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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
HORROR HANGS
over VICTIMS
OF BIG BLAST
New Jersey Explosion
Leaves Trail Of
Human Woe

ELIZABETH, N. j., Feb. l9-tPl
Long rows Of hospital cots oc-
cupied by bandage-swathed work.
men today attested to the horror
OF flames which took eight lives
and injured so In a naptha explo-
sion at the Bayway refinery Of the
Standard Oil company Of New
Jersey.
Nearly a score Of the injured were
in critical condition with little hope
for their recovery, while surgeons
said many of those who survived
their burns were doomed to blind
ness.
The explosion occurred in the
alcohol plant Of the refinery. J.
Raymond Carringer, general man
ager OF the plant, said the blast
was caused by the breaking OF q
gas line
Pipe Breaks
Survivors said the pipe which
uroke was a high pressure naptha
line and that fumes from 1t were
ignited by portable forges used by
workmen constructing a new build
Ing near the one-story building
housing the alcohol plant.
The night shift Of LOO men en-
ployed on the l00-acre reservation
occupied BY the plant in Linden,
a suburb, mad started work at 3
D. m. They had been on duty So
minutes when there was a terrific
explosion followed Immediately by
two lesser blasts.
Long tongues Of blue flame from
alcohol fumes shot from the win
dows and doors of the building and
from the gaping holes torn in the
roof and walls.
About 20 feet from the alcohol
plant a force OF masons. carpenters
and laborerS was working on the
new building The force OF the eX-
plosion threw them from scaffolds
while the licking flames set their
clothing afire.
Clothing Ignited
Workmen employed in the alcohol
plant rushed out. their clothing
aflame, and many cropping their
way, blinded by the fire. They left
four of their fellow workmen dead
in the plant. Their bodies were re-
covered after the fire which follow
ed the explosion had been extin-
guiShed. The others died In hos
pitfalls.
Trucks. private automobiles and
all available ambulances were used
TO transport the injured TO Eliza
beth General. St. Elizabeth and the
Alexian brothers hospitals. At the
hospitals cots were set mp in cor
ridors and Railways 10 are for the
scores Of injured as they were car
ried in.
The condition Of most Of the
men is critical" said DR.. Edward
Rayne. The severity Of their burns
is almost unbelievable. Blindness.
I fear, awaits most OF those who
survive"
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.
$. Hensley and j.. II. FIoore OF La
Feria and Harrington, who have re-
turned from Austin, said today.
Another bill will be presented at
the earliest opportunity, and II was
said that counsel OF the Missouri
Southern Pacific railway COM
panies have been retained TO see
that the proposed measure is con-
stitutional when next presented.
The bill evangels said that both
Claude Pollard and Commissioner
Terrell have promised assistance.
i. Is hoped to present the new bill
some time next week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
w. T. Runyon Honor
Student at II. u.

w. T. Runyon, Brownsville stu
dent at the University Of Texas. Is
named among the 40 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, &C
cording 10 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 Garribay,
who is now with him in Austin.
They now have a baby girl, one
year old. The local youth Will
graduate this year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
HEARS BROTHER
ABSENT
Brownsville Man Has Not
Seen Speaker For
Is Years

j. H. Hays. local contractor, has
not seen his brother Harvey since
he returned from India some 25
years ago. But he hears him every
Monday night.
This seeming paradox is wrought
through the modern miracle OF
radio.
Harvey Is featured as THE
Pioneer on the Empire Building
program over station WIZ New
York $50 p. m. Mondays.
Reared and educated in India, he
returned TO this country IS years
ago and became interested in the
theater. Since the trend OF enter
tainment turned toward radio, he
has been appearing regularly before
the microphone.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
Funeral Thursday
For Fred L. Stewart

Fred l.. Stewart. SO, died Wednes-
day morning at $50 40 his home,
1853 West Washington street. Flu
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. y.
E. Lovett is to have charge of the
services. Pallbearers will be V. w.
Blggs. Leslie Ward, Dick Sethman,
VIM. Collie. Hicks and Copeland.
Mr.. Stewart Is survived by a broth
er. B. b. Stewart Of Brownsville,
three sisters, Miss Title Kighteling-
or OF Brownsville. Mrs. n. Il. Brit
tain OF jamestown. N. T.. and Mrs.
p. 3. Graham OF Cleveland, Ohio.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19

Army authorities here state that
he 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 Summerall is a graduate
OF West Point, class OF 1892, and
has participated In various cam
paigns. He was In the Philippine
Islands during the trouble In 1892
1900. and was a member OF the Chi
ma Relief Expedition in 10000.
He received the ID. .. G. and the
ID. s. M, as well as four congress
sional citations and numerous for
eign medals for bravery, G-riry the
World War. He was a member OF
the Inter-Allied Military committee
at Fiume and with the American
Mission to Negotiate Peace August
81. 1919.
General Summerall was in COM
mand or TT. Sam Houston, 9th
Corps Aread. San Antonio. IN
1924-25.
He ~ General Pershing's success
or as head of the United States ar
my. and makes his headquarters AZ
washington, ID. O.. where he Is con-
nected with the War Department.
Fort Brown Is preparing for his
visit, and plans for a comprehensive
entertainment program are being
formulated by city officials.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
HaEMinute
Interviews

HOWARD PEAK, teacher OF
Salesmanship: The first optimistic
statement by a business man I've
heard in weeks was the other day
soon after / arrived in the Valley.
There Is too much peSSimism; bus
mess is all right"
J. F. BLANTON. Brownsville
traffic manager: The rate adjust
ment that went into effect Satur-
day, representing a saving Of $50
per car Of mixed vegetables, Is the
biggest thing Of its kind that ever
hit the Valley"
ROBERT FUZZY" GRAHAM:
Brownsville man: The coming OF
the port will mean an abundance
of jobs around this section. and
money will begin to circulate again
r. SAM THOMAS. salesman
You can't understand what a good
place the Valley il until your bus
mess calls you TO other parts o.
he state"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
Harlingen's Outlook
For Airport Good

HARLINGEN, Feb. l9-Harlingen
has two splendid chances for air
service. n 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
Harrington enroute 10 Brownsville.
and that n 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
Bridge to Remain
Open for Festival

The bridge will not close for 90
hours straight!
A telegram received by Matamoros
officials from Mexico City Wednes-
day stated that permission had beer
obtained for allowing the Interna-
tional Bridge to remain open four
nights Of the Good Hufhor Carni-
val March 1924. II is customary
for the bridge to close at midnight
every night.
Large crowds OF up-the-V Valley cit
liens are expected to attend the car
nival, and a midnight closing OF tha
bridge would be inconvenient, IL
was stated. Also, the numerous
dances and balls will not be over
until well after the midnight hour.
The telegram was signed by Pa
fael Jiemenez Castro, Mexican I'M
migration Chief.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
Public Works Double

WASHINGTON. Feb. l9.-LP)-
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-
day, while simultaneously. julius M.
Barnes. 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
Matamoros Man Dies
After Long Illness

Alfonso Garcia Padilla. so. died at
hts home on Sixth street, Mata-
moros. Tuesday afternoon after a
lingering illness. He Is survived by
his wife and several children.
Padilla was we'll known In Mata-
moros. where he spent most OF his
life. He was born in San Fernan-
do. lamps. He was employed TOT a
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
Regular Line Up
Florida Citrus Bill
Killed by Senate

AUSTIN, Feb. 19-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.
1t was vigorously supported by
Rep. Polk Hornaday, but fought BY
Representatives Of the Winter Gar
den section.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
Asparagus Enters
Valley Shipments

MERCEDES, Feb. l9-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. z. Peters. Of Mercedes.
The crate contained twenty-four
pounds Of asparagus. bringing 81 per
pound.
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. 1e-The thirty-game schedule Of the Lower
Rio Grande Valley league, as the four Western league clubs which will
train near Brownsville, Tex is to be called, will get under way about
March Is 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 &C to their training camps ahead of their PLAYERS to make
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
GRIFFIN CASE

AUSTIN, Feb. l9-P-The SUI
preme court today decided to review
litigation in !olving the district
judgeship Of Hidalgo county. Cor
don Griffin. claimant Of the office.
had brought suit against j. 4. Les
lie, incumbent. who. on face Of re-
turns certified to the secretary Ct
state by the commissioners court,
had been declared elected.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
Automobile wreck-insurance

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. II accidents continue the
rate is certain to SO up. the agents
say.
Insurance rates are based on ex-
perience. it is pointed out. A. 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 natroled
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
Weslaco Brothers
Sentence Confirmed

AUSTIN, Feb. l9-Fl- PanfIo
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 rs years and
fifteen years imprisonment, respec-
lively.
The brothers and Ayala and "
eral OF his brothers became involv-
cd in a general fight, and Ayala
was stabbed TO death with a knife.
The defendants had pleaded self
defense.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19

NEW YORK. Feb. 19.=P1-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
mediately was started.
The loading is expected 70 be
completed in a few hours and the
voyage home begun today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
IS Tourists Arrive
On Tour Of Valley

"A party OF approximately IS tour
lists arrived in Brownsville 4 70. m.
Tuesday from San Antonio In a
PiSkwick 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
well pleased with this section"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
Salt of Rio Grande
To Be Determined
Especial to The Heraldl

N0PNNA1I 70 TIC q
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
IT'S M. p. Employees
At Booster Meeting
Especial 10 The HeraId.l

ToyCCIdI 20 Tie HtIalU.T
SAN BENITO. Feb. l9.-About
It's 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 @. Brown. chief clerk at
Harrington "a elected chief booster
for the Y FEY club.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
Coalition May Back Love
lie Demos Join Republicans
c. o. p. Independent Merger Affords Chance
For Creager Forces to Name Next
Texas Governor
BY RAYMOND BROOKS

AUSTIN, Feb. 1s-The republican regular party in Texas headed
by National Committeeman r. B. Creager. probably viii welcome an IN
neutrality-suspicious. coalition to run Senator Thomas B. Love OF Dallas
for governor, according to Rene 3. Eickenroht Of Seguin, only republican
legislator.
This is his belief, based on the invitation" of the republican state
committee 70 former Hoovercrat boilers to join the republican organt-
cation, he said.
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 70 publish a
weekly bulletin which will contain an outline Of the different activities
discussed at the regular weekly meetings. Bulletins we're 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 ad-
dressed to the chamber Of commerce of Morela, Mchoacan asking 70
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
Former Brownsville
Contractor Succumbs

ALDER Snyder, SO. former resident
Of Brownsville and contractor here
several years ago. died Saturday az
his home in Laredo. His body was
sent to Somerville for funeral SER
vices held Monday at the home Of
his brother, Fred +. Snyder. with
the Rev. j. r. Wallace Of Somer-
vile officiating. Interment was In
Oaklawn cemetery Of that place.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
CHIEF To
VISIT Fl. BROWN
Successor to Pershing Will Arrive in City
Next Friday for Stay of Two
Or Three Days at Post

The highest ranking officer in the United States army, Gen. Charles
p. summeran, Washington, D. G, is scheduled to arrive tp Rrounsvtnc
Friday, Feb. 81. to inspect the local army post. according to Fort Brown
officials Wednesday.
Arriving Friday morning, Gen. summeran Will be met ut the train
by 2 welcoming committee composed Of ranking IT Brown officers ara
Brownsville city officials. Chamber Of Commerce chiefs An also -.
In the party.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19

the necessary arrangements Tor no.
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 s
According to the tentative ar
rangements each club owner will
order his squad OF players to report
in lower Texas by March g.. so that
they will 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; X. 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 tne
Demons in 1929. Minneapolis al
SO IS expected to send a pitcher, In
fielder and outfielder to the De-
mons. NJ. Z. Mike Kelley, manag-
or 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 Thursday

Rotarians will observe Ladies
Night Thursday in FL Jardin hotel.
The program will start at 3 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
SOLONS OPEN SESSION

AUSTIN, Feb. 19.-P-Unsolved
problems confronted the 41st legis-
lature when IL reconvened in fifth
extraordinary meeting under call Of
Governor Moody today. There was
a quorum in each house.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
Funeral Services
For Youth Today
Cspecial TO The Herald

Especial 70 The HtfaIuI
HARLINGEN. Feb. 10 Funeral
services for David Clark. l8 OF
Rangerville who died here Tuesday
will be held this afternoon az 2:3O
Burial will follow under the direc-
ton of the Thompson funeral COM
pany.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
THE WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Valley:
Fair 10 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 por-
ton; Thursday increasing cloudi-
ness. Light TO moderate southerly
winds on the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
PARIEY IGUR

LONDON. Feb. l9-DF-The five
rcwer naval conference today ad-
journed until next Wednesday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
PIONEER SHOT

SAN ANGELO. Feb. 19-P-Bob
Hills, rs. pioneer San Angelo resi-
dent. was found shot TO death at
his home today. A shotgun was
nearby.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
TIDE TABLE

TIDE TABLE
> High and low tide nc Point Isabel
tomorrow. under normal meteorolo-
Eical conditions:
High 1.02 .. I'M.
Low 1921 a. m.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-19
RIVER FORECAST

The river will continue 70 fan
slowly all along during the next "a
TO SO hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-12
ALEXANDRIA PITCHER
HURLS NO-HIT GAME

ALEXANDRIA. May 12-Curley
Dolph, Colonial A. c. mound ace. turned
in the first no-hit game pitched in the
unlimited class here in many seasons
when his club downed the No. S Engine
Company nine of the Alexandria Fire
Department, 5 to 0, on Guckert's Field.
Teammates errors cost Dolph a no-hit,
no-run decision over the Firemen, the
losers runs coming As a result of mis-
cues in the ninth. Dolph struck out
81 batters.
Potter collected three hits for the
Colonials, while two teammates, Davis
and Billy Lynch, each garnered three.
Del Ray A. G. was sunk by the
Columbia Heights A. c., to 0, on Ed
ward Duncan Field with three local
pitchers being raped for is hits by
the WashingtonianS. Keefer, with four
hits, and Rupert, with two, were the
chief alien offenders. Won Decks
triple was Del Rays best attack fea-
ture.
Woodlawn A. C. downed the Cherry
dale Fire Department, to 8, at Airing
ton and jefferson district Fire Depart
ment took forfeit from the Bauserman
Motor Co. in the Virginia section of
the Capital City League Several
Bauserman regulars were unable to ap-
pear and the Motorists forfeited the
game scheduled at Virginia Highlands.
King, Woodlawn pitcher, kept Cherry
dale's eight hits well separated, while
his teammates counted in every inning
but the second, fifth and seventh to
win. A home run by Knight and
triples by Providence and Ryan we're
great helps in the Woodlawn scoring.
Moore stole home for the winners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-12
GEORGETOWN CLUB
HAVING ROCKY TIME

It appeals that GEORGETOWN A. c.,
usually in the very front rank of the
sandlot base ball teams hereabout, If
not at the very top, is not so hot this
season.
Brooke Grubbs Silver Spring Giants
handed the Georgetown boys a most
decisive 1875 defeat yesterday. Francis
for the victorS held Georgetown to eight
hits while Grubb's boys were gather
ing 16.
st. Joseph's base ball team, which
last season won the unlimited class
title in the Capital City League, and
Union Printers were leading Washing
ton teams to score over formidable
rivals on out-of-town diamonds yester-
day. The Saints drubbed Bowie A. c.,
IA to 6, at Bowie and the Typos took
Mount Rainier, Z to S, at Mount Rainier.
Dixie Pigs downed Washington Red
SoX, Is to 10, on the Seat Pleasant
Diamond to even scores for a recent
defeat.
Giving up just four bingles and fan
ming 10. Dick Mothershead pitched his
Saks nine to a 40 victory yesterday
over its old foe, Diamond Cab Co.
Mcpherson played we'll afield for the
losers.
Seeking IA hits behind the three-hit
pitching of Ed Bladen, Burroughs nine
blanked Brentwood Hawks, Z to O.
Colmar Manor Insects topped South
east Goslins, is to 10.