Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-06

the new year.
One OF the outstanding features
of the situation is found in the fact
that this new era is being entered
with a feeling of optimism. Optim-
ism, going hand in hand with work,
will accomplish wonders during the
next twelve months.
nROWNSVILLE'S building for the
I'D past year did not come up to
that of the preccd-ag year. But
it is not so much what you build as
how you build, that you prosper.
Mushroom building is always one
great danger 10 any town. Steady
growth. meeting the requirements
OF a community from day TO day, IS
the method that puts a city or a
community. on a firm foundation.
On the other hand, while build
ing permits were showing a de-
crease, trade with Mexico was show
Ing a decided increase. One item OF
interest found il the last mentioned
is that farm implements lead in
the shipments into the sister re-
pnFnlic 10 the south.
when Mexico makes farming its
major project, both Mexico and Tex
as are going to enjoy decided ad-
vantages from the fruits of that
move. 1t is believed that transporta-
ton being made a major develop
ment In Mexico farming will res
pond in multiplied ratio.
an top Of his other troubles at
Laredo Consul Rafael de Ia Col
ina has suffered the loss Of his
wife.
Ralph" as he Is known TO Lare-
do Rotarians, occupies q warm spot
in the hearts Of all who know him
there. He is a highly educated man,
having taken courses at the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania and a post
graduate course in Boston. He mar
ried an American woman, n Of
the finest TO be met anywhere, as a
result of school day courtShip. Ills
many friends extend to him their
heartfelt sympathies in this great
loss.
yITHILE we are speaking OF VAL
wv ley and Brownsville prospects
for the coming year. glad news
was found in Sundays announce
me1t that Brownsville has been de-
signated as q permanent aviation
port.
This means that returns from the
port to Washington show that good
business has resulted from the idea
of establishing the field here. II the
reports are true, and there is every
indication that they are, 1t was said
that treasury officials regard the
Brownsville station as one OF the
most important ports OF entry for
international aircraft.
That certainly gives us all a good
feeling about our flying business.
IT was never our lot to hold our
selves superstitious. But there
were two wrecks recorded on
downtown streets last night or Sun
day. And one block away from each
wreck RI found dead cats lying
in positions corresponding to that
of the damaged cars.
1t was further said that the cats
hlnr IL Thnvn fc ~nrhf1n Of oil
to pagan signs and omens. but just
the same IL does not hurt one 10
spit over his left shoulder and tip
his hat when a black cat crosses
the road. That is 1t does not hurt
unless you happen TO expectorate or
s2Aeone nearby in thus appeasing
tNe gods, which of course would be a
horse Of a different color.
II G.. Senter Of Dallas has detin-
itely announced that he will be
in the race for governor during
the next political spasm in this
state.
Mr.. Senter is a former Newspaper
man, and one Of the best writers IN
Texas. He is a sincere man but those
supposed to know something about
gubernatorial races in Texas. are
not listing him high up toward the
top Of supposed leaders at the pres
ent writing.
This reminds. that there is one
hat not thrown in the ring. the name
A@~a r-aaxav hes oFtan haa, man
toned. This is Robert Lee Bobbitt
attorney general. 1t is getting about
time he is saying something more
than "Quien Sabe" If he is serios-
ly considering e.
HHUCH speculation Is going on in
W Mexico over Rubio's cabinet, but
so far it has, publicly, becoming
but hearsay.
Gales is being mentioned for sec
rotary Of interior, Aaron Saenz
governor Of Nuevo Leon. Manuel
Perez Trevino. as president Of the
national revolutionary party. and
DR.. PUG Causanc for comptroller
general. among those better known
in Brownsville. Senior Trevino &C
companied President Rubio into the
United States through Brownsville
recently. DR.. Casauranc is another
whom Walls Of Laredo has mention
ed among his list Of ineligibles to
the United States, and Aaron Saea7
was a former candidate for pres
dent, but withdrew from the race.
TO-DAY is the day the investiga-
ton Of county finances is sup
posed 10 have opened in Meal
len.
II is hoped that all can be salts
fled with the result The quicker