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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
SECOND ROAD
VICTIM dies
Edcouch Boy Lies SPECIFICS
In Hospital: Mexican
Succumbs Tuesday
Especial to The Herald)

AoDtCAdl W IAAG AANA anu
MERCEDES, Feb. 10 An auto
mobile collision which yesterday
morning caused the death OF one
man and sent five others TO the
Mercedes hospital seriously injured,
claimed its second victim late Tues
day afternoon in the death OF Jesus
Salinas, 80. Hatlinao Hernandez, 81,
died instantly when a truck load Of
Mexican laborers and a light car
driven by Robert Tucker, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. N. l.. Tucker Of Ed
couch, collided about three miles
north of town as the boy was en-
route TO school here.
Tucker, suffering injuries about
his head, was unconscious through
out the day and night Tuesday in
the hospital, but was slowly regain
ing consciousness early Wednesday
morning. He will be unable TO talk,
however. for some time, hospital at
taches said.
Funeral services for Salinas were
10 be held Wednesday afternoon al
3 d. m, while Hernandez was buried
at 10 O'Clock Wednesday morning.
Services were held from the Cath
Ole church here with interment In
the Catholic cemetery.
The truck in which the Mexicans
we're riding belongs to the Briggs
contracting company Of Pharr, and
u,as enroilte 10 a pOint Of road work
for the company.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
SECOND CITRUS
BILL PLANNED
Attorneys Drawing Measure
For Presentation
Next Week

Because the Senate killed the
bill TO ban Florida citrus from
Texas. Is no reason the Valley will
not continue to attempt to obtain
legislation TO protect the Valley. II.
5. Hensley and y. r. Floore of la
Feria and Harrington, who have re-
turned from Austin. said today.
Another bill will be presented az
the earliest opportunity. and IL was
said that counsel OF the Missouri
Southern Pacific railway com-
panies have been retained 10 see
that the proposed measure IS con-
stitutional when next presented.
The bill evangels said that both
Claude Pollard and Commissioners
Terrell have promised assistance.
!. Is hoped TO present the new bill
some time next week.
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He believes q considerable show
ing will be made by the republic
cans, II they join in supporting an
independent candidate for govern
Or. Backing Sen. Love would be
their biggest chance so far shown
this year, TO help elect a governor,
in his opinion.
Rep. Harry N. Graves of George
town, staunch democrat. believes
such a republican : independent
coalition is budding. from the re-
cent action of Alvin Moody. bolter
leader. in calling a conference Of
those former boilers unwilling TO
see their members excluded as an
didateS from the democratic bal
lot.
Rep. Graves joined in the view
that Sen. Love will make a bigger
showing in a race for governor as
an ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS candidate
than as a candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination.
MI. Eickenroht said he does not
doubt" that National Committee
man Creager is willing TO enter the
coalition in an effort to unite the
maximum lbs, 900 republican votes
with the nearly 100000 votes OF
democrats who supported Herbert
Hoover two years ago. He see such
a move in the bid for the Hoover
Gratis into the republican ranks.
made by Creager and the republic
can state committee at Dallas last
Saturday. Those who would not
20 all the way into the party could
be invited TO join hands as indie
pendent coalitionists. the republican
lawmaker pointed out.
Mr.. Eickenroht withheld his own
personal views on the most desir-
able curse for the republican party
and the independents. in expressing
his opinions as to what the trend
Of the two groups toward each 9TH
or c in the campaign this
year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
Many Valley Accidents May
Hike Auto Insurance Rates

by officers was expressed. The
statement was qualified by the
opinion tina. individual officers
we're not at fault. that more Of
them were needed.
The fact that there Is only one
highway up the Valley causes the
congestion at its weekly peak on Sun
days when families take the road
for recreation. The traffic on the
pike between Dallas and Fort Worth
Is no more crowded with motor
vehicles than the Valley highway.
said one agent.
A Jump in the rates 10 the pro-
portions of those in Chicago and
large middlewestern cities Is fear
ed. Insurance on the same car now
costs about three times in Chicago
what 1t costs in Brownsville. the
rate being based on accident ex-
perience-
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Army authorities here state that
ne will remain IN Brownsville two
days, during which he will inspect
the local garrison. 1t is considered
probable that the general will re-
main over Sunday. returning north
Monday morning.
General SummeraII IL a graduagl
OF West Point. class OF 1892, ana
has participated In various cam
paigns. He was in the Philippine
Islands during the trouble III 1899
1900, and was a member of the Chi
ma Relief Expedition in 10000.
He received the ID. =. e. and the
ID. :. M, as well as four congress
Sional citations and numerous for
eign medals for bravery, d-rin- the
World War. He was m member of
the Inter-Allied Military committee
az Fiume and with the American
Mission to Negotiate Peace August
81, 1919.
General Summerall was IN COM
mand Of TT. Sam Houston. ath
Corps Aread, San Antonio. ~
1g24-25.
He is General PerShinE'S success
or as head OF the United states sr-
my. and makes his headquarters nc
Washington, ID. G.. where he rs con-
nected with the War Department.
Fort Brown is preparing for ms
visit. and plans for a comprehensive
entertainment program are being
formulated by city officials.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
Bridge to Remain
Open for Festival

The bridge will not close Ton 20
hours straight!
A telegram received by Matamoros
officials from Mexico City Wednes-
day stated that permission had been
obtained for allowing the Interna-
tional Bridge to remain open four
nights Of the Good Humor Carni-
val March 1924. 10 IA customary
for the bridge to close no midnight
every night.
Large crowds or up-the-Valley cit
liens are expected TO attend the car
nival, and a midnight closing OF the
bridge would be inconvenient, u
was stated. Also, the numerous
dances ard balls will not be over
until well after the midnight hour.
The telegram was signed by Ra-
fael Jiemenez Castro, Mexican I'm
migration Chief.
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Farmer Has 3 Crops
On 1G0-Acre Tract

Mack Bradley. Brownsville farm
err. has 100 acres or land under cul-
tivation near here. But he Is count
ing on 800 acres OF crops off the
tract this season. Figure that out.
It's really quite simple: Just 100
acres OF potatoes. 100 acres OF toma-
toes. and another 100 Of cotton.
Bradley planted his cotton at the
proper distance. then his potatoes
and tomatoes. The two latter crops
are I'D and growing, and will be
out OF the way before the cotton
gets large enough TO interfere. The
cotton is already planted. and should
be up III about a week. Bradley says.
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Man Dies
After Long Illness

Alfonso Garcia Padilla, SO, died at
his home on Sixth street. Mata-
moros. Tuesday afternoon after 9
lingering illness. He Is survived by
his wife and several children.
Padilla was well known in Mata-
moros. where he spent most OF his
life. He was born In San Fernan-
do. lamps. He was employed for q
long time with the MatamoroS
postal department. Padilla was a
brother of DR.. Antonio Garcia Pa
dilla OF Brownsville.
The funeral will be held today In
the old city cemetery.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
IS Tourists Arrive
On Tour of Valley

A party Of approximately 81 tour
lists arrived in Brownsville 4 p. m.
Tuesday from San Antonio In "A
Pickwick Greyhound bus, specially
chartered for the Valley tour.
After spending the night In
Brownsville and travelling TO Mata-
moros for a side-trip. the party de-
parted for San Antonio $50 We'd
nesday.
The tourists were from every
portion Of Texas, but met at San
Antonio to begin the trip" stated
transportation officials. They were
we'll pleased with this section"
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Automoblle Wreck-lnsurance

Automobile wreck-insurance Is
due for a raise in the Valley.
This is the opinion of Browns
vile insurance agents In regard to
the increasing number Of accidents
on the highways up and down the
Valley. If accidents continue the
rate Is certain 10 50 up, the agents
say.
Insurance rates are based on ex-
perience. IL is pointed out. At pres
ent the Valley enjoys low wreckage
insurance rates. A continuance Of
the accidents will cause the COM
panies to hike their fees.
At present Brownsville and the
Valley are in the smaller town"
group and the rate is lower than
In larger cities. Local rates are
as low as in any section Of the
state, according TO local firms.
Belief that the highway up the
Valley Is not sufficiently patroled
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investigate why the payment Of
premiums due Matamoros residents
have not been made. and request
ing the chamber of commerce to
notify the authorities in case that
the premiums are not paid, 20 that
the government can take proper
steps to protect the public from
fraud. The letter was addressed at
the request of Manuel Argueta, To-
cal business man.
Duty Reduction Asked
"A request was wired to Mexico
City for more copies Of the maya
zine Mexico" which contains gen.
eral tourist information. The
magazine is being published In
Mexico City and Is destined TO fur
ther tourist traffic. "A copy was
sent TO the Brownsville Chamber
OF Commerce and the additional
copies that were ordered will be
sent to the chambers Of commerce
OF all the Valley towns. The maya
zines will also be distributed among
the local merchants.
Letters were addressed TO Pres
dent Pascual Ortiz RubiO. the Sec
rotary Of Agriculture. to the Secre-
tary or Public Works and TO the
Chief OF the Mexican Customs In
Mexico City asking them TO remove
the duty OF calcium arsenate. "A
Continued on page 81
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
Regular Line Up
Florida Citrus Bill
Killed by Senate

AUSTIN, Feb. l9-The Parr bill
which had passed the senate TO pro-
hibit the importation Of uninspect-
ed Florida citrus nursery stock was
killed by the house late Tuesday
when the body upheld a point OF
order that contended the measure
was unconstitutional as conflicting
with federal jurisdiction.
It was vigorously supported BY
Rep. Polk Hornaday. but fought BY
Representatives Of the Winter Gar
den section.
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Enters
Valley Shipments

MERCEDES. Feb. 19-Shipment
of a crate Of asparagus. believed by
the grower to be the first to leave
the Lower Rio Grande Valley, was
made Tuesday by the Mercedes Co
operative society. The asparagus was
sent to S. A. Gerard company OF
New York. and was grown on the
farm of II. E. Peters. OF Mercedes.
The crate contained twenty-four
pounds Of asparagus, bringing 81 per
pound.
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Public Works Double

WASHINGTON. Feb. i9.-(HE
The contracts of 81 states for pub
lie works and public utility con-
struction more than doubled in
January, said a commerce depar-
ment announcement issued for to-
6ay. while simultaneously. Julius M.
EBarnes. chairman Of the national
Business survey conference urged
planning and cooperation" as a
means Of increased buying power.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
Weslaco Brothers
Sentence Confirmed

AUSTIN, Feb. 19-Pl-- PanfLo
Gonzales and FeliZ Gonzales. bro
Tiers. convicted OF the murder OF
Francisco Ayala near Weslaco. I'm
Hidalgo county, will have to serve
their sentences. The court OF Grim
inal appeals affirmed the cases to-
day. They were given Is years and
fifteen years imprisonment. resDec-
lively
The brothers and Ayala and sew
eral OF hts brothers became involv-
ed in a general fight, and Ayala
was stabbed 70 death with a knife
The defendants had pleaded self
defense.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
w. 7. Runyon Honor
Student at i. u.

w. T. Runyon. Brownsville stu
dent at the University Of Texas, is
named among the 20 honor students
in the engineering school at Aus
tin. Approximately 800 students are
enrolled In this division Of the
University. and to be named among
the first 100 is a distinct honor, ac-
cording to a newspaper report quot
ing the dean. In the same article
it was stated that 200 failed the
course and were dropped from the
rolls.
Mr.. Runyon is well known in
Brownsville. Two years ago he was
married to Miss Aurora G~arribay,
who is now with him in Austin.
They now have a baby girl, one
year old. The local youth will
graduate this year.
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Funeral Thursday
For Fred l.. Stewart

Fred L. Stewart, So, died Wednes-
day morning at $50 az his home,
1858 West Washington street. Fu-
neral services are TO be held Thurs
day morning at 10 o'clock at the
Darling Funeral home, with burial
in Buena Vista cemetery. Rev. j..
K. Lovett Is to have charge Of the
services. Pallbearers will be ". w.
Biggs, Leslie Ward. Dick Sethman,
VIM. Collie, Hicks and Copeland.
MIR. Stewart is survived by a broth
er, B. 3. Stewart OF Brownsville,
three sisters, Miss Tfllie Kighteling-
err Of Brownsville, Mrs. r. l.. Brit
tain OF jamestown, y. Y, and Mrs.
p. 3. Graham OF Cleveland. Ohio.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
GRIFFIN CASE

AUSTIN, Feb. le-(P-The SUI
preme court today decided to review
litigation involving the district
judgeship Of Hidalgo county. Cor
don Griffin. claimant Of the office,
had brought suit against j. Z. Les
lie, incumbent, who. on face Of re-
turns certified to the secretary of
state by the commissioners court.
had been declared elected.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
Matamoros Chamber Busy
Courtesy to Tourist and Probe of Lottery
Lead in Meeting Subjects

The board Of directors Of the Matamoros Chamber Of Commerce held
its regular weekly meeting last night. It was decided TO publish a
weekly bulletin which will contain an outline Of the different activities
discussed at the regular weekly meetings. Bulletins were issued last
week and upon request Of the members. they will be continued. one Of
the most important topics discussed in last nights meeting was the
non-payment OF premiums by the Mchoacan lottery. "A letter was adj
dressed to the chamber OF commerce of Morena. Michoacan asking D
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
Byrd to Return

NEW YORK. Feb. l9.-tP-The
New York Times. the st. Louis Post
Dispatch and newspapers affiliated
with them in publishing reports
from Rear Admiral Richard z.
Byrd's antarctic expedition an
nounced today that the expeditions
ship. the City Of New York. reach
ed the Byrd camp in the Bay Of
Whales today and that loading i'm
mediatelv was started.
The loading Is expected TO be
completed in a few hours and the
voyage home begun today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
Former Brownsville
Contractor Succurnbs

Alber Snyder, 50. former resident
of Brownsville and contractor here
several years ago. died Saturday at
his home in Laredo. His body was
sent to Somerville for funeral SER
vices held Monday at the home Of
his brother, Fred r. Snyder, with
the Rev. j. F. Wallace OF Somer-
vile officiating. Interment was IN
Oaklawn cemetery OF that place.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
Harlingen's Outlook
For Airport Good
g.. nba uara1dO

HARLINGEN. Feb. l9-Harlingen
has two splendid chances for air
service. one Of which may develop
into a port for this city. J. T. Floore
manager OF the chamber Of COM
merce sad today.
Mr.. Floore said that the South
western Air Transport company Is
now considering stopping over at
Harlingen enroute TO BROWNSVILLE,
and that one other company the
name Of which could not be divulg-
ed is considering a port.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
ITS NJ. P. Employees
At Booster Meeting

especial TO The HERALD
SAN BENITO, Feb. I9.-About
ITS Valley Missouri Pacific employees
were present at the boosters meet
ing held at the Stonewall Jackson
Tuesday evening. "A buffet supper
was served. followed by dancing.
Grover G. Brown. chief clerk at
Harrington. was elected chief booster
for the Valley club.
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Western Vanguard
Due in Valley Soon
(Snecial 70 The Herald.)

W 1ilC AAIA dAOJ
HARLINGEN. Feb. 19.-The van
guard Of Western League baseball
players and officials is expected IN
the Valley next week, to make
preparations for opening Of the
season, March ], or soon after that
date.
Some Of the officials OF the
league. including j. Lee Keyser,
president. may arrive this week.
The ball fields are in shape al
ready. and are being used in most
Of the towns by amateur teams Tor
practice. -
Des Moines will be located here.
with Wichita at McAllen, Oma-
ha at Mission. and Denver at san
Benito.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
Salt of Rio Grande
To Be Determined
lSnecial IN The Herald

N~F~NANt 70 AIN I1CI
SAN BENITO. Feb. ia survey
to determine the amount of salt
IN Rio Grande water. and to find
what percentage Of this salt Is de-
posted on lands Of the Valley has
been started here.
The survey Is being made by c.
s. Scofield of Riverside. California.
OF the bureau OF plant industry of
the u. s. Department of Agricul-
ture. and w. Z. Anderson. local en-
gineer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
Ball Games Open March Is
Western League Players Ordered to Report
In Valley for Training March

DIES MONIES. Ia, Feb. ls-The thiry-game schedule OF the Lower
Rio Grande Valley league, as the four Western league clubs which viii
train near Brownsville, Tex, is to De called, will get under way about
March 10 and will close just in time to permit the teams to move north
for the Western league opening about April %.
This was decided upon by the club owners at the recent Western league
meeting at Excelsior Springs, Mo. No schedule was drafted, however.
That was left until late in February when representatives Of the four
teams who will go to their training camps ahead of their players to make
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Funeral Services
For Youth Today
fSnecial To The Heraldl

Especial TO The HERALD
HARLINGEN. Feb. 10 Funeral
services for David Clark, l8 OF
Rangerville who died here Tuesday
will be held this afternoon at 2.30
Burial will follow under the direc-
ton OF the Thompson funeral COM
pany.
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the necessary arrangements for ho-
tells. food. playing fields, etc. will
meet with representatives Of the
cities interested and arrange the
playing dates.
Denver will train at San Benito.
Des Moines at Harrington. Wichita
at McAllen and Omaha at Mission.
Report March 8
According to the tentative ar
rangements each club owner will
order his squad Of players to report
in lower LexaS by March 8, SO that
they Wilt have an opportunity to
train for ten days before taking
the field in the regular series OF
games.
Des Moines has mailed contracts
to eighteen players. Four others.
Manager Claude Davenport. Pitcher
Russell Lyons, formerly with Oma-
ha: K. L. Brown. q Runge, Tex,
semipro; and Herbert Wagaman. a
pitcher who finished the 1929 sea-
son with the Demons. are already
under contract. "A few others also
will be signed before the training
season opens, so that the squad will
number twenty-five and thirty
players.
Regular Lineup
Among those to whom contracts
have been submitted are eight regu-
lars OF last years team and six 9TH
ers who saw some service with 2
Demons in 1929. Minneapolis al
SO Is expected to send a pitcher, in
fielder and outfielder TO the De-
mons. M. <. Mike Kelley, manag-
er Of Minneapolis. is half owner OF
the Des Moines club.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
Rotary Will Honor
Fair Sex Tonight

Rotarians will observe Ladies
Night Thursday in FL Jardin hotel.
The program will start az 8 p. m.
Two hundred persons are expected
to attend the festivities.
The affair Is an annual one.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
ARMY CHIEF TO
VISIT Fl.
to Pershing Will Arrive in City
Next Friday for Stay of Two
Or Three Days at Post

Inc highest ranking officer in the United States army. Gen. Charles
+. Summerall Washington, ID. C. ~ scheduled 70 arrive n Brownsvfne
Friday, Feb H. to inspect the local army post, according to Fort Brown
officials Wednesday.
arriving Friday morning Gen. SunmeraI will be met at the train
= 2 welcoming committee composed Of ranking Fl. Brown officers anu
city officials. Chamber Of Commerce chiefs will also hn
In the party.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
Coalition May Back Love
If Demos Join Republicans
G. 0. P. Independent Merger Affords Chance
For Creager Forces to Name Next
Texas Governor
By BROOKS

AUSTIN, Feb. l9-The republican regular party In Texas headed
by National Committeeman F. Z. Creager, probably will welcome an in
neutrality-suspicious. coalition to run Senator Thomas 3. Love Of Dallas
for governor, according to Rene b Eickenroht Of Seguin, only republican
legislator.
This is his belief, based on the invitation" OF the republican state
committee to former Hoovercrat boilers to join the republican organi-
he aid.
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SOLONS OPEN SESSION

AUSTIN. Feb. l9.-H1-UnsoIved
problems confronted the 4lst legis-
lature when 1t reconvened in fifth
extraordinary meeting under call Of
Governor Moody today. There was
a quorum In each house.
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PIONEER SHOT

SAN ANGELO. Feb. l9-iP-Bob
Hills, rs. pioneer San Angelo resi-
dent. was found shot TO death at
his home today. A shotgun was
nearby.
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THE

For Brownsville and the Valley:
Fair to partly cloudy tonight and
Thursday: not much change IN tenn
perature. Increasing southerly winds
on the west coast.
For East Texas: Fair tonight.
somewhat warmer In southwest pcr-
ton; Thursday increasing cloudi-
ness. Light TO moderate southerly
winds Oh the coast.
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FARLEY

LONDON. Feb. 19-P-The five
power naval conference today ad-
iourned until next Wednesday.
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TIDE TABLE

TIDE TABLE
High and low tide at Point Isabel
tomorrow. under normal meteorolo-
Gical conditions:
High 1:02 p. m.
Low 3.2l N. III.
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RIVER FORECAST

The river will continue 70 fan
slowly all along during the next "a
TO &c hours.
The Washington times., 1930-10-10

First and Second Floors