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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-21
CONVICT FREE
FOR II YEARS
ASKS PARDON
Texas Fugitive Is
Exposed BY Trip
To Moody

AUSTIN. Oct. 21.-tF-His twelve
years Of freedom ended. James L.
Dcolan. convicted OF perjury In
Fort Worth In 1918 and sentenced
TO five years imprisonment. today
was q petitioner for executive
clemency.
The petition was sent the Gov
ernor by Doolan's wife. 10 whom ne
vas married ten months ago. fail
Ing to tell her that he was a
fugitive from justice.
Doolan escaped from the Central
Prison Farm after nine months
Imprisonment. roamed over the
southern and eastern part Of the
nation. tried to enlist for the
world war. worked IN q munitions
factory and finally returned 10
Houston and was married ten
months ago.
After his return 10 Texas he
made two trips TO Austin 10 ash
Governor Moody for ciemency fol
a brother, imprisoned 1T one Of the
state farms. Houston officials. &C
cording to the letter sent the Cow
ernor. got wind Of these trips, anc
of remarks Doolan had made, and
arrested him October IL. In her
letter, Mrs. Doolan said he had
served In three wars.
Thirty nine when he was con-
victed, Doolan went back TO finish
his term at the age OF 81. Mrs
Doolan's letter was referred to ths
board Of pardons and paroles.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-21
Blast AT Palestine
To Be Investigated

PALESTINE. Tex. oct. 2l-tF-
An investigation was launched D
day into the mysterious explosion
which wrecked two business build
ings and injured five persons, enc
seriously.
Miss Marie Moser. 10, was the
most seriously hurt. Others injured
We're her father. NJ. A. Moser. an
insurance man. Jewett Lamier. r.
A. Fitzgerald and Fl. +. Fotoopulos
Belief was expressed that the blast
yesterday was centered in the rear
Of the Moser office. but opinion
differed as TO whether a high ex-
plosive or some natural agent, such
as accumulated gas. caused Il. The
Ash and the Trice buildings were
wrecked.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-21
Mexican Agrarian
Law Bill Proposed

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 2l-tPp-
President Ortiz Rubio has inform
ed a committee Of the confederation
OF chambers or commerce that 2
bill declaring division OF lands un-
der the sgrarian law terminated IN
six states soon will be submitted
TO congress
The committee called On the
president 70 urge measures be taken
70 instil confidence in farmers so
as to encourage increased produc-
ton.
IN addition 70 termination OF
land division in six states the bill
will regulate operation OF the
agrarian law in the rest OF the coun-
try in such a manner that land
owners will be able to 20 ahead with
production without fear OF losses
Of land. the president said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-21
BONDS VOTED
Port Isabel Plans Many
Town improvements
Especial 70 The Herald


PORT ISABEL. Oct. 2i.-Keep-
ing step with Valley progress, cit
liens OF Port Isabel went 20 the
polls Monday and almost unanim-
ously voted the passage Of the
$500, 900 bond issue for civic i'm
provements-
Voting was heavy. II was report
ed today, and the port city's sec
ond largest bond issue passed with
an enormous majority.
Work Is expected TO start within
90 days. according to reports.
Included in the Improvements
that have been proposed are the
purchase or the water system. now
owned BY the Central Power and
Light company, including reserv-
oirs, erection Of an adequate sew
age plant. streets and curbs, parks,
a Jail and city hall.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-21
Rio Grande Valley
Body In Status Quo

SAN BENITO, Oct. III Rio
Grande Valley. Inc. scored In let
tiers written chambers Of commerce
and newspapers over the Valley BY
A. r. Parker Of al and Lloyd Park
er, Inc, for seeming inactivity. has
ceased functioning temporarily for
lack Of financial support. according
to y. =. Bell. secretary.
All salaries have been cut of
including that Of Lamar Gill Of
Ravmondville, manager. who invest
igsted cases such as the one re-
ported By the real estate developers
IN their open letter.
Mr.. Bell said that although
salaries had been cut off. the or
~Eanization itself was being kept
intact although not actively SO.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-21

400 to 500.
Senator Clint Small OF yelling
ton. although not a member or the
committee. was here to accompany
the committee In its call on the
governor. Dabney had VI telegram
from Senator Pink Parrish, Lub-
book, declaring he was 100 per
cent behind" the committee. and
that the state was the only source
OF relief.
The committee asked the govern
or for an immediate session Dab
ney and his associates declared con-
ditions had placed the farmers on
the verge OF disaster. He exhibited
a form letter which he sent Satur-
day 70 banks In 81 counties. reading
excerpts from 40 as follows.
Eat the desk and in the lobby
Of every country bank in the area
there stands today a long waiting
and patient line Of John Does tdes-
titute farmers. hopeful vet discour-
aged. trying TO determine how they
can carry on.
Congress Too Slow
shall the bankers OF this unfor-
tunate section, hoping TO get relief
from congress. sit idly by until De-
cember7 IL is unthinkable that we
delay until John Doe has joined the
ever-increasing army Of thieves and
hijackers, that his family may be
fed"
Rains over the weekend prevent
ed many from attending the con-
ference. Dabney said. since 1t was
only planned definitely Saturday
Regardless OF whether the commit
tee receives encouragement from
Mr.. Moody. the plan was TO return
TO West Texas and start an imme-
date survey of the needs.
Dahnev would not estimate the
exact needs OF each county. but
said that in Eastland county. per-
haps in better condition thaS other
sections. between $4,000 and $50
600 would be needed 10 furnish
adequate relief. Banks have loan
ed TO the limit Of their capacity
under the law. he said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-21
West Texas Begs
Aid of Governor
Delegation Calls on Moody Requesting
Special Session To Set Aside
Drouth Relief Fund

AUSTIN. Oct. z-O7-A delegation Of about tweny-fv West Texas
bankers and business men. characterized as the advance guard OF . pos
sibe army OF 400 substantial citizens, called upon Governor Dan Moody
today to ask a special session OF the legislature to appropriate relief
funds for drouth stricken West Texas counties.
Guy Dabney, president OF the Eastand County Bankers Association,
said II this delegation failed to sway the governor. he would muster H-
zens from fifty or sixty West Texas counties and bring q delegation Of
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-21
Methodists Expecting $50
Advance Guard of West Texas Conference
Is Gathering In Harlingen Today

HARLINGEN. Oct 21-The advance guard o. en- expected attend
ance Of $50 y more persons &c the West Texas conference q me Meth
odst church TO be held here beginning Wednesday was on hand TOT the
cabinet meeting Of presiding elders held az the Reese-Wl-Mond Hotel TINS
morning and for the meeting with Bishop Sam = Hay Of San Antonio
this afternoon.
There will be a open meeting Of the West Texas conference brother
hood al the First Methodist church tonight.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-21
Handy Man Proves a Baron
jack f-All- Trades Marries Wealth To Go
With Title Long Delayed

LONDON, Oct 21-oF-The marriags. of Sir John Fasse' Massachu-
sets auctt1neer and day lsborer who last January inherited a haronetcy'
to Mrs. Murdoch OF Boston. widow Of the wealthy patent food manu-
facturer. was revealed here today by a relative. Noel Goss.
The wedding Of the American widow and the 81 year old baronet who
found when he reached England that his baronetcy brought no funds
with IL took place secretly, he said. at a church In Stafford. October 10
Sir John first met Mrs. Murdoch o q liner en route to Europe. Noel
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-21

Most OF the delegates are expected
to arrive during the day and We'd
nesday morning. some Of them put
ting I'D at hotels and others being
taken care OF BY various citizens OF
Harrington and nearby cities.
Since this is the first West Texas
conference following the quadren-
NAL general conference. the law
making body OF the church, there
will be q good deal Of business
transacted between this morning
and Sunday night. Among these
will be consolidation OF the educa-
ton. Epworth League and Sunday
school boards into a board OF
Christian education. This will take
place Wednesday night.
Many Matters on State
Ratification Of general conference
legislation setting UP a judicial
council 10 settle controversial Ques-
tons formerly decided by the col
lege Of bishops and committee on
appeals will be voted upon A three
fourths majority in each OF 90
conferences will be necessary for
establishment Of such a council.
The annual conference commits
sion on benevolences also Is to be
elected for the first time. In addi-
ton to the two new groups all
other conferences boards must
elect new members for the 1890
1884 quadrennitm.
q. r.. Morelock OF Nashville, will
attend the conference TO represent
interests of the general commission
on benevolences and Of the board
OF lay activities of which he 4
general secretary. Other visitors
from correctional boards who viii
speak In behalf Of their board in
terests are: DR.. J. w. Perry, home
secretary or the board Of missions
Nashville: DT. J. r. Simpson. board
Of Christian education. Austin:
Fred T. Barnett. associate secretary
Of the hospital board. Atlanta.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-21
Priests And Nuns
Taken By Chinese

SHANGHAI. Oct 2l.-P-Ab-
duction OF seven Catholic priests
and ten nuns and the murder Of
two OF the priests by outlaws who
ransacked Khan. central Kianssi
province. was reported today TO the
local headquarters Of the Italian
Lazarist Catholic mission.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-21
WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Valley:
Partly cloudy 70 cloudy with
probably occasional rain tonight
and Wednesday.
Partly cloudy. probably rain to-
night and Wednesday.
Light 70 fresh northeast winds
on the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-21

TTROM many hooks and corners
of the Valley come reports that
y conditions in the north are
causing Q wave OF unemployed to
sweep into the Valley looking for
work.
This movement Is also reflected
In the number OF house robberies
and petty burglaries of business
houses which have been reported
recently.
How best TO handle this situation
may become a problem before the
winter is over. This section Of the
country has been continually shown
as one OF the few good business
spots, and many are taking II for
granted that this means employ
ment.
This would probably not be so
bad II so many did not come TO the
same conclusion az the same time.
The Valley is IN good shape. but
there IS no unusual amount OF
work here
AS a result many are coming
here searching for work. and quite
q number OF these are going hungry
at times. The word should be made
public that nc work Is TO be had
here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-21
IN OUR
VALLEY
BY c. NJ. HALL

HOW ABOUT 1T?
II I had a daughter. I would
bring her up TO be q clinging
vine.
Mary Lathrop. lawyer. IN The
Golden Book.
America Is essentially a nation
Of homes.
Mrs. Thomas A. Edison
Death is the scion Of the house
of hope.
Dorothy Parker.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-21
SEVEN GIRLS DIE

PRESSBURG. Czechoslovakia.
Oct. 2l-tP-Seven young girls
have died from internal injuries
and burns caused By an explosion
in a cartridge factory.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-21

nut at the same time many Of
n Of those coming are making
their seeking work only a
pretense. Some OF them would not
recognize work II they met IL face
to face. None Of them are afraid
of IL. They could lie down and go
TO sleep right by 1t.
II Is this element which think
ing petty thieving might give bet
ter results. that are sitting in. IF
IL keeps up. IT appears that the
Valley towns may have 10 increase
their police forces for home pro-
lection.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-21

Before the Crash, Insure
Rio Grande Valley Trust Cos--Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-21
The Representatives

The Rev. M. p. Woods OF Nash
vile. field secretary. will represent
interests Of the Methodist Benevol-
ent Association, an all-Methodist
life insurance company which in
sures Methodists only. The Rev. J.
Continued Oh page 3D.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-21
RIVER FORECAST

The river will remain about.
stationary or fall slowly from San
Benito down during next "a 70 80
hours. Except for "a moderate rise
az Del Rio during next two days
the river will probably stand or
fall slowly between Rio Grande
City and San Benito unless adj
ditional water develops from the
san Juan.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-21

THE engineer Of this column would
not mind seeing Mexico enforce
her law against serving wild
game IN restaurants. as tasty as II
is. He would be willing 10 forego
that in order TO heip preserve the
wild life.
But he would like the feeling that
he could 60 hunting across the Dor
der. If he so desired. Stopping the
useless slaughter Of game for rest
surant tables. strict enforcement Of
a closed season. and bag limits
should keep Mexico's game for her.
She will be applauded for preserv-
ing her plentiful Wild life. the only
question here advanced Is how she
proceeds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-21

TO-DAY the sun Will 20 into total
eclipse for 90 seconds. Scientists
. with great but delicate instru-
sncrts viii He there TO record every
poSsb,s actcr Then after all pos
sole RECORDS = made they will
yet out pencil and paper and tell
lis a Few more things about the diff
ferert worlds. II seems that two
and two make four even though
fhe two ciphers are 2 million miles
sra-s
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-21

vTTEST Texas Nethodists gather in
Nv Harlinger today To decide on
many things for their church
II is said that about $50 are expect
ed. Such meetings are Of great
importance 70 the Valley. Recently
the Valley papers broke out with
accounts Of the visit Of the Chicago
and New York Capitalists. Now the
church people are coming. The
church and money interest should
not be thought OF as widely diver
gent interests. But sometimes when
some preachers look at their paw
checks. they cannot help but think
such is SO.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-21

MINATED Annie says many o.
~ those coming In think Manual
Labor the name Of a wealthy
mar OF Mexican extraction.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-21

MEXICO has decreed that for
eigners shall not hunt in states
- along the northern border.
Many means and groans were
heard IN Brownsville yesterday
following the publication Of the
announcement from headquarters
Of this district st Monterrey.
AT first the keen disappointment
vas felt because Of the dashed
hopes Of local nimrods. Then came
a later consideration Of how the
tourist traffic might be effected. If
1t were known that hunting the
elusive deer could not be had along
with q visit 10 Brownsville.
Five states are represented In the
decree. They stretch along the
border IN e manner to make hunting
from the United States a thing Of
the past. II the new order is car
RED out.
Some time ago steps were taken
BY the Mexican government 70
make It easier and cheaper TO hunt
In Mexico. Now comes the other
extreme. Many in the Valley are
hoping that this last action will
be reconsidered and rescinded.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-21
rood Present 24-Rr 74-Hr.


TIDE TABLE
High and low tide az Point Isabel
tomorrow. under normal meteorol-
ogical conditions.
High ........ 2.30 I'd m. ass r. m.
Low ........ els a. NIL; l0.4l ~ rn.
MISCELLANEOUS DATA
sunset Doday 80
Sunrise tomorrow ........-.. o-S5
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-21

THAT Daily Worker. printed IN
New York, which ought 70
make g good bonfire, with the
editor probably thrown in for oil.
shouts the headline Refuse TO
Etarvel Organize 70 Fight For
Your Bread. For Life Freedom"
II all Of that is happening be-
cause there is no York in New
York they might organize and farm
man of the thousands of
acres not under cultivation these
days and raise 2 little bread for
themselves ard the remainder Of
the world. But chances are that
the ring leaders and high monkey
monks OF such rot as that couldn't
be whipped into an honest days
work with two sledge hammers and
q cat-o-ninetails.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-17
GENERAL MANAGER
QUITS CHAIN OF
HEARST PAPERS

NEW YORK. Dec. II. up
Colonel Frank Knox, general mana
ger of the Hearst chain Of newspa-
pers. has rendered his resignation
to w. r. Hearst, to take effect i'm
mediately.
Announcement of the resignation
was contained in the following state
ment issued by Colonel Knox:
II have rendered to Mr.. w. r
Hearst my resignation as general
manager of his newspapers. Mr.
Hearst and l had reached a dii
ference of opinion as to methods OF
management and since our differ
ence IN views could not be recon-
ciled, my withdrawal was the ap-
propriate remedy for the situation
Colonel Knox joined the Hearst
organization four years ago as busi-
ness manager for the Boston Amerl-
can. and was soon afterward pro-
NOTED to the general managersh!p OF
the enterprises.
He formerly published the Man
chester, N. H., Union-Leader, which
he still owns.
Colonel Knox said he had no plans
for the immediate future.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-17
TEACHERS OF COUNTY JOIN in
HONORING SUPERINTENDENT COE

and affectionate admiration, the
luncheon was high tribute TO the
regard in which the superintendent
is held by his teachers, and bis fare
we'll words to them were, something
that will live long in the hearts
of those there.
Mrs. Coe, who was present, was
honored by a beautiful basket filled
with exquisite crimson flowers and
Superintendent Coe received an
other gift at this time. Harr Wag-
ner, one of the convention speak
ers made a few brief remarks,
George r. McIntire acting as toast
master while the presentation was
made by Mrs. Virginia Huston.
DIR. Dexter Talks
DR.. Walter F.. Dexter, president
of Whittier College made the prin-
cipal address this morning at the
opening session of the institute,
choosing for his subject, "The
Spirit of the Times.
Beginning with the teachers OBJ
legation and responsibility in this
legally warless world, and stressing
the fact that the present genera
ton has been one educated in both
peace and war, while the coming
generation will know nothing vi the
latter actual horror, the speaker
Continued on page y
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-17
COUPLE DRINK
SLOW POISON in
SUICIDE COMPACT

HOLLYWOOD, Calf, Dec. IT
U.peDeath highballs were mixec
last night by Mrs. w. H. Silver
schmidt, 27, and Richard Aller
Springer, 26, who had been namee
by the young woman's husband a:
correspondent in a recent divorct
suit.
Mrs. SilverschMidt and Springer
were in Hollywood Hospital suffer-
ing from effects of a slow poison
which physicians said might kill
them in week or perhaps not Tor
a month. There was some chance
the doctors said, that they might
recover.
Lillian E. Thompson, sister OF MIS-.
Silverschmidt, said she returned to
her home after a brief absence and
found Springer drinking with her
sister. Questioned about the drinks.
Mrs. Silverschmidt said they had
poisoned them after deciding to end
their lives.
Detectives said the sister told
them that the couple had been
respondent over the involved divorce
suit of Mrs. Silverschmidt and the
fact that the parents of both the
man and woman objected to Their
marriage after Mrs. Silverschmidt
was freed from her present husband,
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-17

Serving as a fitting tribute to
Horace H. Coe, county superin-
tendent of school, who after many
years of service to the community
will retire at the close of this year
teachers in every school in the val
ley united in expressing their al
lection and admiration for him at
this mornings session of the an
ual institute held in the high
school auditorium.
B. M. Gruwell district superin-
tendent, in a moving speech, pre-
sented ON behalf of the teachers a
handsome radio as a farewell gift
to Coe, expressing their apprecia-
ton of his work for them in the
past and of their great esteem for
him.
Visibly overcome by this tribute
from his teachers, Mr.. Coe made a
gracious and heartfelt speech of
acceptance, thanking his friends
for the beautiful gift and assuring
them Of his gratitude and of his
regret at leaving them.
This noon, at the Barbara Worth
hotel, banquet in honor of Super
intendent Coe was sponsored by the
Brawley teachers association, at
which over ITS teachers gathered.
AS an expression of sincere feeling
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-17
Rolph Feted By
San Francisco

SAN SRANCISCO, Dec. II. U.P)--
San Francisco business leaders ten
dered James Rolph Jr., for 18 years
mayor of the city, an official fare
we'll here last night at a banquet
in the governor-elect's honor.
The banquet was sponsored by the
chamber of commerce but all prom
inent civic organizations participat-
ed
Promising to keep California on
a steady keel he paid tribute TO his
fellow toWnSmen and promised he
would be a safe governor.
Governor-elect Rolph announced
during the banquet that his Official
resignation as mayor would be pre-
sented to the board of supervisors
January 3, Just three days before ne
takes the oath OF office as governor
Francis C. Cochran, young attor-
ney of Los Angeles. will be the gov
ernor's personal secretary, he an
nounced just prior to u e banquet,
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-17
Report POincare
Slightly Better


PARIS, Dec. II. U.P)-An opti-
mistic bulletin ON the condition of
former President Raymond Poin-
care was issued today for the first
time since he became i'll several
days ago.
The bulletin said "the state of
the health of the former president,
who suffered a vascular spasm on
Saturday, presents this morning an
amelioration permitting optimistic
hopes for the future. His temper
ature and pulse are normal"
The bulletin was issued at 1920
C. m. and signed by DR.. Boidon,
who has attended Poincare since
his illness, and DR.. Guillan, who
was summoned for consultation.
Poincare was still unable to use
his right arm or right leg. He was
ordered to abandon either his lit
erary or political activities for a
minimum of six weeks.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-17
TAKING DARE GETS
YOUTH IN TROUBLE

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. IT. UP)
"A dare, a bet, robbery, regret, ar
rest and despair, all played a part
in three chaotic hours spent by
Heroine Schuman, 21-year-old San
Francisco youth last night.
Accused of being yellow" by a
fellow member of boys club,
Young Schuman accepted a $50
challenge that he could not collect
at least $25 by banditry.
Aiming himself with small piece
of pipe for use as gun" the young
man held up three stores in short
order, before his anger faded and
realization set in.
He Immediately started to return
his loot He had handed back a
handful of change to the proprietor
of a grocery store and was headed
for the shop of his second victim
when overtaken by Police Officer
Clarence Herlitz.
I've been a fool" he remarked
at the police station after being
booked on q charge of robbery.