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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-22
Canadian Rivers Are
/ Gorged With Ice

TORONTO, Feb. 22-tP1-Gorged
~ith ice, many rivers IN central
end western Ontario today were out
I banks. causing heavy damage 70
property.
AZ Gait the Grand river rose ten
f1rt. wrecking bridges and swtrling
rrreral feet deep in business streets.
Firemen and police rescued ma
@rnned citizens from office build
3rrs Large cakes OF Ice fioated into
the streets.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-22
90 CASES
Zolezzi-C owen Is Scheduled
For Trial March 20

Some 90 cases have been set for
trial during the present term OF
the civil district court. OF this
number 80 will require a jury.
Only one trial has been set for
the coming week. 1t is Bette Hop
per vs.. Jose Angel Cisneros.
The Zolezzi- Cowen case which
attracted considerable attention
when filed Is scheduled for trial
March 20.
w. A. Sasse, who was recently
released by an appeals court after
conviction here, Is defendant in a
suit styled Morales VS.. Sasse. This
suit Is scheduled for trial Mar. "a.
All parties have been granted
leave to amend in the old suit Of
Pillar Villarreal VS.. A. "A. Browne
and set for first day Of the next
term Of court.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-22
Bodies of Northern
Fliers in Siberia

MOTORSHIP NANUK, North
Cape, Siberia, Feb. 22-P-Wia
Point Barrow Alaska)-The bodies
Of pilot Carl Ben Eielson and Mech
anic Earl Borland were brought
here today from the icy lagoon 80
miles to the southeast. where their
plane crashed Nov. 8 while they
wer attempting a flight from Tel
Ter. Alaska. TO the Nanuk.
The bodies were brought here I'm
a cabin plane piloted by Command
er Slipenov, Russian pilot.
1t was planned to take the bodies
to Nome in a cortege Of planes
piloted by American. Canadian and
Russian operators. From there the
remains will be taken 10 Fairbanks
and then sent to the United States
for burial.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-22
FOUR CRENTATFD

OAKLAND, Feb. 22-CP)-Four
unidentified persons were burned to
death and seven others injured here
today IN q fire which swept through
Inc Webster house. old wooden hotel.
The bodies, burned almost beyond
recognition. were removed % the
morgue. FIremen and police con-
tlnued their search OF the shoulder
ing ruins, expecting TO find other
victims.
Many Of the guests barely e.
capped, making their way to safety
down improvlSed ladders and
through smOke-ftlled halls. AT least
three women fled TO the street clad
IN night attire. They were Mrs.
Charles Martin, wife Of the hotel
manager, their daughter, Mrs. Ma
bel Hoffman, and Mrs. Holfman's
daughter. Beryl.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-22
HOUSE SEEKS
MEMBERS TO
HEAR PROBE
Empty Chairs Echo To
Cavel in Terrell.
Fund Hearing

AUSTIN. Feb. 22-P)-The House
OF Representatives made another
effort today to get enough mem
bers together to resume the hear
ing Of proposed impeachment
charges against Comptroller s. H.
Terrell.
without a wheel having turned
since Thursday noon on account Of
absence OF a quorum, time dragged
heavily upon the hands Of the
band Of a little more than half the
full membership who had stayed on
the job.
Representative c. N. Shaver Of
Huntsville. who returned from his
home to the legislature after speak
err OF the house w. S. Barron ad-
vised him TO do so under the threat
OF the house to arrest absentees,
wanted TO keep the members under
call last night.
Tired Of Fooiishness
II want to tell you right now.
I'm tired Of this foolishness." Rep.
Z. r. Sinks OF Giddins told the
fretful members, when representa-
tive Shaver made his motion. Il
want you to know what you are
doin4 If you vote q call Of this
house not a single member will be
able to leave 1t without unanimous
| consent, and I am putting you on
notice now I am not going to
epend the night in this hall II !
have to fight my way out"
After Representative Preston l..
Anderson OF San Antonio, another
one OF the absentees who had re-
ported, declared he would not give
his consent for any one to leave
II the call were put on, Rep. Shaver
withdrew his motion.
Moody Compliments
While all the fuss was going on
upstairs, Governor Moody issued Q
statement complimenting the leg
islature for accomplishment OF
constructive things"
He said he estimated that two
bills passed by the fourth session
would ultimately save the people
of Texas q great deal nor money
than had been expended in paying
Of the 41st legislature in
its several sessions"
These bills are the n restrict
tng the amount OF commissions
that NAY be paid for the collections
o. delinquent taxes and the bill
making the fees OF all county Of
ficers subject to the maximum fee
bill" Governor Moody said. Some
have estimated that these two
measures will save more In one
year than the entire cost OF all
sessions Of the 4ist legislature. The
Est legislature Is entitled TO have
It said that It has accomplished a
great many constructive things In
its sessions.
Meeting Cost s65O,s79
Il am advised by the Comptroller's
department that the books show
that I'D to last night the cost OF
thu sessions of the 4lst legislature
amounted to a total Of $630.879.37.
IL Is o than one half the amount
which the bill proposed should be
appropriated for penitentiary re-
form. However. this does not rep
resent the largest cost OF the delay
in reforming the prison system. "A
larger cost is the loss that has been
sustained in the operation OF the
prison system during the years and
years that prison reform has been
delayed"
That the alleged burglary OF a
hotel room occupied by Charles II.
McClendon, assistant To state audi
tor Moore Lynn, was fabricated"
for publicity purposes and to reflect
on Comptroller Terrell. was vehe-
n1ently denied before the house.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-22
MILD FRENCH
VIEW ESEEN
Americans Will Stand On
Strict Non-P olitical
Arrangement

PARIS, Feb. 22.-P-In certain
political quarters it was expected
today that the French policy az the
London naval conference would be
softened as a consequence Of the
shift in government from a right
ministry headed by Andre Tardieu
to one or the left guided by Camille
Chautemps.
So p~recarious was the majority, II
indeed majority at all. promised M.
ChautempS Tuesday in the cham
Der. that, it was pointed out. he
would have to adhere very closely
TO policies Of the left.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-22
Port Election Day
Not Yet Decided

Just when the election will be
called for additional bonds need
ed 10 finance the port Is still a
question undecided by those who
are preparing against the day
the omnibus bill will be passed
by congress.
Meanwhile right for
the proposed channel out Four
tenth street, the original route
is being mapped out. AT a meet
ing with Major Milo Fox an
airline route from Brownsville
out Fourteenth street to the end
OF the pavement was decided
upon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-22
San Benito Park
improvements Made

SAN BENITO, Feb. 22-Improve-
ments TO the baseball park herf
10 have ID in shape for beginnina
Of the season when the Denver team
OF the Western League arrives are
being made now by the city.
The park is owned by the city.
and IS being levelled and otherwise
put IN shape.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-22

Luis Falcon was fined S. and costs
by Justice OF the Peace d. Il. Cain
Friday afternoon following a trial
on simple assault charges.
Falcon was alleged to have as
saulted Martin Aguillar. Testimony
showed that he went to Aguillar's
home carrying an axe
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-22
Cardinal Dies

VATICAN CITY. Feb. 22-CPS-
Cardinal PeroSi, secretary or the
Consistorial Congregation, died to-
day at the age Of 60 after q blood
infection. His de1, IL left the college &c
foreigners.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-22
Charges Against S.
Rurales Dismissed

Justice OF the Peace 3. l.. Cain
dismissed charges of assault and at
tempt TO murder against Salvador
Rurales Friday morning.
The charges were filed by Victor
Vidal who was indicted recently by
the criminal district grand jury.
Both cases grew out Of the same
shooting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-22
SLAYER Gets 80 Years

BOSTON, Feb. 22-tP-Levi Rag
land, 81. was convicted by a jury
here yesterday Of the Staying Of
Jack Chilcote and his punishment
was fixed at 30 years Imprisonment.
Chilcote was shot to death III a
Texarkana apartment house. No
motion for an appeal had been filed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-22
AMERICANS DUBIOUS

LONDON. Feb. 22.-tP1-The
American delegation to the five
power naval conference does not
believe it within the scope OF this
conference to make a naval limita-
ton agreement contingent upon any
political pact or arrangement.
II was learned authoritatively
that when negotiations here reopen
next Wednesday, or at some future
date. this one line Of American pol
icy will be quite definite. 1t was
understood that British support
largely will be accorded the stand.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-22
FIRE AND BOOZE
CLAIM 8 LIVES
Radiator Fluid Party Claims Four Victims
While Flames Trap Guests
Of California Hotel

LYONS Neo. Feb. 2-cP-For young men were dead here TODAY ~
q result OF mistaking the contents Of a jug Of automobile radiator fluid
for wine.
Hollis Cleveland, II, high school football player, died at 5 q NJ. the
latest victim.
Inc other dead were: Lawrence Kohlreier, "a, farm hand: Nelson Jar
Wis. 20, pool hall empoye. and Leon Jarvis 10, an-conference high school
football star. and a brother of Nelson.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-22
Horseshow Spirited Affair
Polo Stables Will Be Closed Until Summer
Following Game Next Sunday

The first day of the Fort Brown Horseshow on Friday resulted In spirit
ed competition between Fort Brown and Fort Ringgold with the local
riders carrying off most Of the honoS, although the stellar performance
of the day was the fine riding Of Mrs. Fnnegan Of Fort Ringgod in
winning the difficult triple bar class over a field that included officers
and non-commiSdoned officers Of both posts OF some Of their best horses
All jumping classes resulted in several perfect scores neceSsitatng
lump offs to decide the places and keeping interest up to a high pitch.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-22
Hegira Planned
By Raymondville

R~AYMONDVILLE. Feb. "a
Several hundred Raymondville
people Will leave here the morn
ing of March 20. for a tour of
the Valley, in order to make 9TH
or Valley people Know Our
Onions"
Cars with this slogan on them
have been distributed over the
Valley. advertising the second
annual Onion Fiesta Of this city,
to be held March 20, Fl an %.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-22
Chicago Opens Crime War
Committee of One Hundred Formed to Spend
Millions to End Racketeering

CHICAGO, Feb. 22-R-Col Robert Ishan Randolph whose forebears
were neighbours Of George Washington, today took command o. possibly
the most elaborate mobilization ever attempted by any city 70 rid itself
OF organized crime.
A committee Of 100" composed Of leading business and financial fig
ures formed his staff. From It's membership will be picked a committee
Of 12r to direct expenditure Of the millions OF dollars being recruited
for the crusade.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-22
TRIBUTE PAID
NATIONAL HERO
Hoover Places Wreath Upon
Grave of Father
Of His Country

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-tPl-
The one hundred and ninety-eighth
anniversary Of the birth Of George
Washington was observed today
throughout the nation which he
had SO great a part in establishing
The city Of Washington, founded
by and named for the leader Of the
Continental army, and Alexandria,
Virginia, the home town Of the
Revolutionary hero, across the his
toric Potomac river from the CAPT
tai, led the country in the celebra-
ton.
In both halls Of congress, time
was set aside for tribute TO the
Father OF His Country" while
President and Mrs. Hoover post
poned pressing White House duties
to Join Governor Pollard Of Vtr-
ginia, Secretary Hurley and other
high government officials, to re-
view in Alexandria the annual
washington birthday parade.
Address Read
In army posts on the continent
and In distant possessions, aboard
naval vessels at anchor and at sea,
in diplomatic missions on foreign
shores and in the cities and rural
communities, fitting ceremonies
we're the order Of the day. Gov
eminent departments closed in
washington, while patriotic socie-
ties planned elaborate demonstra-
tons.
Following tradition, the senate's
program included Washington's
farewell address. Senator Vanden-
burg, republican, Michigan, was
designated by Vice President Curtis
to read It..
Converting an hour earlier than
usual for its special program for
the day, the house cleared the way
for nine speeches by members Of
the George Washington bicenten-
NAL commission which is preparing
for the 200th anniversary two years
hence.
Hoover Places Wreath
The Washington monument was
the scene OF the first event OF the
day in the capital, the program for
that hour including the placing Of
President Hoover's wreath at the
base Of the towering stone obelisk
by his naval aid, Captain Allan
Buchanan.
The Sons and Daughters OF the
American Revolution gathered for
exercises in Continental Hall. while
in Alexandria the graves Of fellow
Masons Of Washington we're decor
ated with flowers. Boy Scouts lin
ed up for their annual pilgrimage
to Mount Vernon to place wreaths
on Washington's tomb. Patriotic
organizations also planned cere-
monies in Arlington National Gene
terry and at the tomb Of the IN
known Soldier.
Soldier Remembered
At the grave Of the Unknown
Soldier OF the Revolution in an old
Continued on page 60
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-22
THE WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Valley:
Clc-Ly to partly cloudy tonight and
Sunday; not much change in tenn
perature. Light to fresh southerly
winds on the west coast.
For East Texas: Cloudy tonight;
colder except in southeast portion:
Sunday partly cloudy. Light 20
fresh southerly 10 westerly winds
on the coast.
TIDE TABLE
High and low tide at Point Isabel
tomorrow. under normal mete0rolo-
gical conditions:
High 3:32 .. m
Low o.J0 n. m.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-22

Bonds Break The Blow
Rio Grande Valley Trust Co.-Adv,
Putnam patriot., 1930-11-20

Now as stocks get smaller, as lines become broken, prices go crashing down, down, break
 ing all previous records in value giving. Hun- dreds of people have gasped, have marveled at the low prices that have prevailed during this Going Out of Business Sale. NOW all prices are again reduced, new tags bearing new low CT prices, telling new story of Economy will be found. Bargains no thrifty person can overlook. Come these last few weeks. Get your share of these savings, but remember this store closed all day Thursday to mark down prices.
The Washington times., 1930-02-12

1t is a new Essex Challenger from
front end to tail light. 1t is longer,
larger car. The Super-Six motor IS
made smoother and given a wider
performance range. The motor re-
tains every advantage you know in
economy and long life. 1t is so dis
tinctly modern in all the things that
count that you muStw want to own it.
The bodies are roomy. Three
won't crowd the rear seat. There
Coupe S735: w'th Rumble Seat $3.50 St
Coach a-.-a-.~,. 765 tt
The Washington times., 1930-02-12

while I have used a great
number of medicines for stomach
trouble. I must say that Miller's
Herb Extract formerly called
Herb Juice) is the best of them
al and I cannot praise such a
wonderful remedy too highly. I
was in a badly rundown condition
and the continued suffering and
worry had just about ruined my
nerves. 1t was impossible, for me
to get a good nights rest. Morn
ing found me worn out. instead
OF rested and nothing l did gave
me any relief. For six months
I was continually taking medicine
but it did not help me at all.
food ate would not digest and
due to chronic constipation, it
simply lay in the stomach to
sour and ferment, stomach al
ways felt sore and bloated, the
kidneys were also out of order
and I felt as though I did not
have strength enough to do my
house work. Miller's Herb Elk.
tract helped me from the very
start and after using it a short
time I find I no longer have a
sign of my former troubles. In
every way this medicine has
proven beneficial, has relieved me
Of many pains. corrected dis
orders that other medicines failed
to reach and I am glad hat
too can recommend it to others
here at home. This great medi.
cine is an herbal preparation,
formerly called Herb Juice and
is the largest selling medicine on
the market where II is known.
A representative for this medicine
Is now at the Peoples Drug
Store. sos Seventh st. N. w.. also
Peoples Drug Store, 727 King st.
Alexandria, Va. to explain this
medicine TO the hundreds that
can.
The Washington times., 1930-02-12
Nothing Can Beat
Ice-Mint
For Tired. Aching. Burning. Swollen
Feet. Pajnfnl COFna and CAllOuSee.

At last Here is what every foot-suf-
ferer has been looking for. Ice Mint. A
delightful cooling. soothing. snow-white,
creamy preparation. instantly takes the
soreness out of painful corns and cal
louses and makes tired, aching. swollen,
burning feet feel cool, easy and COM
Portable. No more foot misery. No more
corns, painful eallouses, foot odors or
tired, aching. burning feet. Just try
Ice Mint once. It's grand! It's glorious!
It's wonderful medicinal properties are
obtained direct from Japan, where the
women have the healthiest best cared
for feet in the world. No matter what
you have tried or how many times you
have been disappointed. Ice Mint will
give you foot joy" such as you have
never before dreamed of. New shoes or
long hours of standing have no terrors
for the friends OF Ice Mint. Get a small
jar from your Druggist today and learn
for yourself what solid foot comfort
really is.
The Washington times., 1930-02-12
RON pI NG
AROUND
DlAIS}T .Q..
|BENWADE ANW|
BY I
|BENWADE

A perusal of the radio programs
reveals that the Columbia Broad
casting System Is going in for a
celebration of Lincoln'S birthday
IN a big way. ~
What Is sure to be a mast inter
esting event is the word-picture
tour of the Lincoln Museum, the
one-time boarding house in which
Abraham Lincoln died. This
b oadcast which takes place at
$3.50 o'clock and will be heard
locally over WMAL, marks the
first time a microphone has been
utilized in this tourist mecca.
Listeners will be conducted
through the museum by Lewis G..
Reynolds custodian of the place,
who as a boy saw the Great
Emancipator scores of times and
made frequent visits to the Execu-
tive Mansion.
Following this program the
citizens joint committee on ma.
tional representation for the Dis.
trict will present Representative
Clyde Kelly Of Pennsylvania in a
Lincoln address. Music will be
offered by. the quartet of the
New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church which Lincoln attended.
Over WRC
Not to be outdone, however, the
local N.B.C. station will present
Edna Kellogg, soprano, in a group
Of endearing melodies reminiscent
Of the Civil War period at
o'clock. A male quartet will assist.
The orchestra will offer South.
ern Rhapsody" and American
Fantasie," also Till We Meet
Again" and a medley Of war songs
Harry Warren, veteran song
writer and dean of New York's s
Tin Pan Alley, will make his adieu
to New York during the Philco
Hour, to be broadcast over WMAL
at 10 o'clock. Warren is depart.
ing for Hollywood, where he will
lend his talents to the talkies.
Everybody knows Warren's Il
Love My Baby" "Old Man Sun.
shine" Rose of the Rio Grande," ,"
and his latest, "Cryin' for the
Carolines." This last will be rem.
dered by Lois Bennett, soprano
Of the hour.
Fred East, known we'll in We,
ington as a former o-era singer,
cor cert artist and member of the
famous Gridiron Quc It, will be
presented over VOL at 6 O'Clock
this evening. Mr. East is regarded
as one Of the best baritones in the
National Capital and his group of
solos tonight will probably inaugu
rate Seric~ =" ---~9rams which he
will offer over the air.
Olive Palmer, soprano; Paul
Oliver. tenor; Elizabeth Lennox,
contralto; the Revelers Quartet
and an orchestra will contribute
to the Palmolive program over
NB.C. stations at $50 o'clock.
Some of the numbers will be
I'm a Dreamer" Song of the
Bayou" "Cryin' for the Caro-
lines" and Dance Little Lady"
The Washington times., 1930-02-12
WIFE DIES AT. 4e

HAGERsTowN, Nd, Feb. IL.
Mrs. Lottie statler, 46, wife of
Leslie Statleer, was stricken with
q fatal heart attack while walk
ing. to the home Of q neighbor in
Halfway, dying in q few minutes.
The Washington times., 1930-02-12
PRINCIPAL R0GRAMS OVER RTHERADI0
BEST PROSPECTS

Bi1B D. m.-"AbPaham lincoln"
by A. q. Morse. VOL (229l.
p. m.-FFed East, baritone,
6:3O p. m.-TOur Of Linc0ln
Memorial. WMAL N16).
CHAIN PROGRAMS
Q D. m.-MObllOll Concert IN b.
c., New YOrk-WEAF, WRC,
etc. General Mllln Fast Freight
(COlumbiaD, WMAL. etc.
$3.50 D. m.-FOPty fnthOm
TFawleFa (COIWmbIa), WMAL,
etc.
S;S0 D. m.-PaInIOllVe Hour
N.B.CO, New York - WEAF,
WRC. etc. La, Palma Smoker
(COlumbia). WMAL, etc.
10 p. m.-PhlacO Hour (CO.
lumbla) WMAL, etc.
1850 p. m.--FIOyd Gibbons N
B.Co, New YOrk-WEAF. WRC,
etc.
DANCE MUSIC
~ p. ME ParRdls lIand,
wRC (SI0. -.
The Washington times., 1930-02-12
WEDNEsDAY, FEBRUARY ~, 1850

ei00-Katz Boys.
9:3O-N.B.C.-wEAF.
10:30-Conc ert Orchestra,
IL :00-N. and WIZ.
l1!i5--Orchestraa.
l2;4S--Nighthawk FrolIc.
WISN-MIIwaukee-
1Z:OO-Wisconsin Roof Orchestra.
WCCO-Mpls.-st. Paul-sIO-3JO
9:00-Orchestra.
e:30-Columbia Network.
12:00-Wllliams' Variety BOYS.
12:30-OrRan
WSM-Nashv viIIe-6BO-40I
9:00-N. BIC. .-WEAF
lO:30-ConceTt orchestra: singers
II :30-N. &C. -WJZ-Dance program,
C-BOston-I23O-244,
8:30-Columbia Network