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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-01
TWO AID ILL PASTOR.
Christian Church Speakers Are An.
nounced for Tomorrow.

The pulpit of Fifteenth Street Chris
tan Church, at Kentucky avenue south
east, will be occupied tomorrow at IL
o'clock by Rev. w. H. Pinkerton and at
7:45 pm. by L. r. Butler, one of the
elders of the congregation The pas
Tor, Rev. S. Read McAlpin, is ILL.,
AT the midweek prayer meetings the
pastor is delivering until Easter a series
of talks upon the seven words of Christ
spoken from the cross.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-01
PLANS LENTEN SERVICES.
Rev. ]. Manly Cobb to Give Series
of Sermons at Trinity Chnrth.

Rev. j. Manly Cobb rector of Trinity
Church, Takoma Park, has issued q
program Of Lenten services, which in
cludes series of sermons by prom
inent clergy and a series of addresses
by the rector on "Christ's Teachings"
On Ash Wednesday there will be the
penitential service with an address at
1880 am. and at 1880 pm. there will
be the litany and an address. On Fri
day at 1880 pm. the rector will give
the first address of his series on the
subject of THE Method. Spirit and
Example of Christ's Teaching"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-01
DR.. Thomas to Preach.

The pulpit of the Metropolitan A..
M. E. Church will be occupied tomor-
row morning by the minister, DR.. Will
liam H. Thomas, who will preach on
THE Prints of the Nails followed by
holy communion. At the evening serv-
ice he will preach on THE Confession
of SIM"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-01
Groups of Distinguished Guests
Entertained at Arts Club,

Sir John Joyce Broderick. CONNER
cial counselor of the British embassy
and Lady Broderick and Miss Wood
stock of Australia, who is visiting
Washington. have accepted the invita-
ton of the Arts Club to be guests of
honor at its tea tomorrow when Sir
Archibald and Lady Flower and Miss
Flower of Stratford-on-Avon are to De
the special guests of the club.
Another British group of guests will
be the attraction at the club on Tues
day evening March when Mrs. Man.
ning-Hicks of London and Miss Isabel
Bonar Dodds of Edinburg will provide
the evenings entertainment. Mrs. Man.
ning-Hicks will present Tolstoy's COM
edy. Fruits of Culture" and Miss
Dodds will render old Irish and Gaelic
tales and songs in the bardic manner
and to the accompaniment of an an
Gent Irish harp.
These British gatherings at the club
house at 2017 street serve to recall the
fact that the Arts Club Building in
1920 was used as the British legation,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-01
DOCTOR is SUBJECT.
Rev. E. Hez Sven Announces Ser
mon Tonnes for Ranfist Church

mon Topics for Baptist Church.
what doctor who had not heard
a sermon for 10 years said when he
heard mine!" will be explained by Rev.
z. Hez Sven tomorrow at pm. at
Centennial Baptist Church. The IL
o'clock morning sermon subject is, "You
and are persons put into prophecy"
The various societies OF the Baptist
Young Peoples Union meet at Z pm.
and the Sunday school at $50 am,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-01
Girl Reserves to Usher
At Presentation of "PenrOd.n

At Presentation of "PenrOd."
Through the cooperation Of Miss
Lucy Street, musical director of the
Young Womans Christian Association,
members of the Elizabeth Somers Glee
Club and the Girl Reserves will act as
ushers for the performance of PEN
rod" and 1.-THE Ivory Door," presented
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-01

Miss Emile Wiedenbeck of Madison,
Wis, who has recently become well
known for her illustrations, under the
name of Peter Mabie, of some very in
tereSting childrens books, is now at
the Mayhower for a short visit follow
ing a two-month stay in New York.
DR.. and Mrs. Daniel Baen Street Of
Woodlawn avenue, Jersey City, an
nounced today the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Virginia Baen Street, to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-01

The director general of the Pam
American Union, DR.. Leo S. Rowe, has
sent out invitations for concert of
Latin American music in the Hall of
the Americas by the United Service
day evening, April 81 at o'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-01

The marriage of Miss Caroline Gil
bert johnson. daughter of Capt. and
Mrs. Alfred w. Johnson, to Mr.. James
Elwyn Brown, jr., of Sewickley, Pa.
win take place this afternoon at S
o'clock at the home of the brides par
ents, 2137 r street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-01

The musicale which was planned
for Monday at the home of Mrs. Will
liam Corcoran Eustis, for the benefit
of the Robert E. Lee Memorial Founda-
ton has been postponed out of respect
to the former President, Mr.. william
Howard Taft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-01

The marriage of Miss Virginia Lou
Allison, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edgar Gachet Allison, to Mr.. Thomas
Ward Sandoz, will take place this eve
ming at o'clock at the Owls Nest, the
home of Mr.. Sandoz's parents, Comdr
and Mrs. F. L. Sandoz. Only the fam
flies and few young friends of the
couple will attend the ceremony and
small reception which will follow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-01

Miss Ann Covington entertained a
company of young people last evening
at the supper dance at the Club Chan
tecler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-01

EIdCIICdIIy Tie euJIr6 Winter Colony
at Palm Beach, Fla, were. guests at the
birthday anniversary party given Wed
neSday afternoon by Mr.. Edward T.
SALISBURY of Philadelphia, in gala cele-
bration of his eighty-first anniversary
The affair was held at FL Mirasol. Mr..
and Mrs. Stotesbury received guests in
the loggia, which was lavishly deco
rated with flowers and tropical plants
Last Sunday, following an annual Gus
TOM Mr.. Stotesbury tossed the first ball
in the society base ball game at Palm
Beach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-01

Maj. Gen. and Mrs william D. Con-
nor will be at home tomorrow after
noon from to o'clock at the Army
War College.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-01

Mrs. Francis White. wife of the As
sistant Secretary of State, is spending
the week end in New York.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-22
ZEPPELIN
SPANS EQUATOR
DR.. Eckner Baptised By
Initiated Members OF
Neptune's Band

RIO JANErRO. Brazil. May o.
E9-The dirigible Graf Zeppelin,
bound for Pernambuca and Rio
Janeiro. crossed the equator this
morning and made her first ap-
pearance In the southern hemi-
sphere.
DR.. Hugo Eckener. who was max
ing his first crossing Of the equator.
became a member Of Neptune's
band In accordance with the time
honored tradition of the sea He
was baptised by other members o.
the party who already had their
papers as Neptune's sons and daugh-
ters.
Radio advices picked up at the
Olinda station said that the Graf
expected to reach Pernambuco this
evening and to say there several
hours, then going on to Rio ia
metro. After a BRET stay az the
Brazilian capital ~ planned 70 re-
turn To Pernambuco 50 as 70 reach
Mana SUNDAY o. Morday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-22
TEXAS NEGRO
PAYS PENALTY
Il Wish | Hadn'. Eat It's Too
Late Now" Black
Says in Chair

HUNTSVILLE. Tex, May PIP
Use sorry I did it. but I guess
it's too late now. Tell my baby I'll
meet her at the beautiful gates"
With these words, Jordan Scott,
32-year-old negro farmer Of Moody.
near Waco, paid with his life at
1915 q. m, in the State Penit-
entiary here for the murder OF Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Pedigo. white
neighbors on an adjoining farm,
whom he shot to death March z,
1929. in the presence Of their 3
year-old daughter after a quarrel
with Pedigo over a debt.
An electric current at 1907 a. m,
stilled SCOTS shaking limbs, and
he was pronounced dead eight
manutes later.
Remorse. hope Of divine forgive
ness and his message to his daught-
er were contained In a somewhat
lengthy statement preceding the
electrocution. Although he had to
be supported by two guards as he
came in through the Little green
door" Of the death chamber, he
talked fluently and excitedly. even
necessitating the lifting of the
death mask as it first adjusted so
that his last words could be heard.
Black Frantic
Staring fixedly at the chair. the
negro was so scared that he failed
to hear Captain r. II. Baughns
first request to know II he had any
thing to say. The second query,
however. brought forth a gushing
stream or ~faltering words.
Use sorry I did TO-" he mumbled
Il wish ] hadn't. but ! guess it's
too late now. I didn't mean to but
l acted foolish. Everybody knows ]
did II, and there's no use lying for
I did. I am praying the Lord TO
save me"
Turning to VIII Supratt. Waco
deputy, Scott implored them not to
be mad at him.
II don't want anybody here to be
mad at me-" he moaned piteously,
" I want TO be good"
No one Is mad at YOU. Jordan
Supratt replied. we only did our
duty"
Supratt then asked II he had any
word 10 send home.
Tell them howdy and aoodbye
and TO pray for me-" the negro
reported, mumbling 1t over and
over again.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-22
MELONS HIGH
San Perlita Closes Deal
For Forty Acres
Especial to The Eeraldl

SAN PERLITA. May a. Deal
was closed here this week in which
r. II. Dietz and company, Chicago
produce buyers. bought 40 acres Of
watermelons raised by John Camp
bell. according to Scott p. Lack
land.
Sol Burman. buyer for the Chi
cago concern. stated that IL was
one Of the best watermelon deals
he had ever closed. and that the 40
acre tract will produce better than
10 cars, at $50 to soc melons to the
car.
An unusually nigh price of 3
cents per pound WIS paid. reports
state. II is estimated that this will
paw around $500 per acre.
San Perlita farmers are satisfied
with conditions this year. Mr.. Lack
land explains. Onions and beets
have been successful Co date. toma-
toes are beginning TO come In. and
cotton is in excellent condition.
Later during the season cucumbers,
cane, and citrus are expected 10
bring the 1880 saeson to a new high
mark.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-22

Underground COndultS.
The new franchise referred to. 1t
was said. has been agreed to by the
city officials. This. II was added.
Is a renewal Of that granted "a years
ago and carries with 1t a few
changes in rates.
Rate Increase
These rates were explained by Nh.
Mockbee as being a 25 per cent in
crease on one party residence wall
telephones and an addition to the
present rate Of Is cents for desk
extensions and stands. These rates
will not be In effect until March /.
and in no case until the work l.
completed.
Property for the new home has
been purchased at Washington and
Sevenths streets, where 100 feet was
obtained several months ago by q
representative of the company. There
It is said one of the most attractive
buildings in the Valley will be built,
Work is expected to be started at
once. The property was purchased
from Fred Kowalski and Mrs. julia
"A. Smith at a cost Of $lB,5OO.
New Equipment
The telephone company will order
al once a new switchboard and all
other equipment necessary In a CEN
trail office. The Brownsville eX-
change was the first telephone ex-
change in this part of the state 70
receive common battery service and
a great many improvements have
been made in telephone switch
boards and telephone equipment
since the installation Of the present
Brownsville equipment. The new
switchboard will be of the latest and
most modern type and Will PROVIDE
a number Of improvements III tele-
phone service. About q year Will
be- required to secure and install the
new equipment as II has TO be man
ufactured on special order and a lon
OF this size requires a considerable
time for its manufacture.
Present rates of the telephone
company are: business phone 81;
residence. one party, s225, two
party $500.
The new building will be a tvo-
story ornamental structure. plans
for which are now being CONSIDERED
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-22
Fate Of Cisco Youth
Rests With Jurors

EASTLAND, Tex, May 22.-t9
The fate Of Danny Leach. Cisco
youth, was expected TO rest with a
Jury today in his murder trial here.
Leach was charged IN the Staying
OF a man whose body was found In
a gravel pit near Cisco last March
The man first was identified as r.
C.. Hill, but later as Jack Johnson
or Golden. Colo.
"a. B. Morton. a witness. testified
that Leach told him he had taken
the man out TO rob him and shoot
MIN: but Leach testified yesterday
that he had not said this. He adj
mitted he was under three indict-
ments. two charging a thefs and
one burglary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-22
Red Cross and Other Work ,rs
Aid Arkansas Flood N:tims

senting months of spare time work.
In 1t he removed a total Of 43 Nc
Kinney Bayou drainaEe district
refugees. The picturesque riverman.
who claimed experience with
every flood in this Country since
1884" gave invaluable aid to Red
Cross relief workers IN surveying
the inundated area.
Lands which figured in the
famous insurance murter plot a.
gainst w. r. Pearmal. confessed
by DR.. Andrew j. Bliss. awaiting
trial at Benonville. Ark-. lie in the
flooded drainage district. Huddled
in the back yard OF . farm home,
a negro woman and even children
were asked whose place they came
from.
We did work for Dr.. Bass. but
they tell me he's in JAIL" was the
reply. Now I don't know Just who
We pay rent to-"
Another relief problem was keep
Ing refugees together. for no sooner
Continued on page 14
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-22
(By The Associated Press

by The Associated Press
Stories fraught with tragedy and
humor were being revealed today
TO Red Cross relief workers laboring
among refugees in northeastern
Texas and southeastern Arkansas,
along the flooded bayous and farm
lands bordering the Red River.
Dying in a cabin surrounded by
waters from a Red River levee
break in Little River County. Ark.
Adie Walkers. negro girl, was placed
in a coffin transported by a skiff
and the funeral procession journ-
eyed to shore in boats to bury her.
AT the same time. a search was
being made for the body of her
brother Sonny, IA. who vas washed
from the bare back Of a horse by
backwater current into a flooded
creek.
Tom Hodnutt. aged county fisher
man. was caught unprepared. with
out a boat, in the 1927 flood. but
last week when the flood waters
came, he had ready q skiff repre-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-22
Senate and House
Debate Rate Item

WASHINGTON, May 22-tF-
The senate and house tariff con-
ferees today endeavored 10 reach
a compromise agreement on the
only major dispute Of the Smoot-
HawIey bill remaining unsettled.
that involving the presidents au-
thority to proclaim emergency
changes In the customs rates.
With an eve To gaining dem
ocratic support and thus facilitating
senate passage, the majority man
ager OF the two houses we're consid-
ering a plan under which the chief
executives power .r this connection
would be m~easureahly curtailed. Mr..
Hoover has indicated a willingness
to surrender some CT the authority
given him by existing law.
The c~onferees late. yesterday
agreed to abandon the export deb
enture plan which the senate coal
ition wrote into tire bill
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-22
IN 9g Tx
HOW ABOUT 1T?
= by L

HOW ABOUT 1T?
Philosophy begins when one
learns TO INDEPENDENTLY TO
doubt ones cherished beliefs,
ones dogmas and ones axioms."
VIII Durant.
Our conceptions Of truth are
constantly charging with mans
steadily widening experience"
Rev. John Haynes Holmes.
"A capacity for self-pity is
one Of the last things that any
woman surrenders."
IRWIN S. Cobb
Men in public life in this
country are permitted to indulge
in the luxury o. good taste only
moderately"
Calvin Coolidge.
Lunch counters are running
the nutrition OF the nation"
Mary z. Meuttner of the
Syracuse health department.
Invention is giving us the
comforts of life and at a price
within the means Of all"
Captain Robert Dollar.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-22

PILOT dies IN
PLANE CRASH
Jim Youngblood,
Local Ace, Killed
Al Tulsa

His plane going into a spin In the
face Of a 35-mile wind. Jimmy
Youngblood. youngest and n Of
the most popular Of local pilots.
was killed at Garland Field. Tul-
sa, Okla. Wednesday night at 9:l5,
according to kilograms received at
the Municipal airport here Thurs
day.
The cause Of the crash could not
be determined. as the plane was
demolished. Structural defects In
the ship may have been the cause
OF the fall. local pilots stated
Thursday morning
Your blood left Brownsville early
Wednesday. He was on his return
trip when the ship. a K. r. stunt
ing plane. smashed. He was not
plotting a passenger plane at the
time. according to Sid Brown. Pan
American aviator.
Jimmy Youngblood had Just TAX
en- off from the field. and had not
gone 200 yards when spectators saw
the airplane suddenly dip and
dash TO the ground" Mr.. Brown
said. THE plane was absolutely
ruined"
1t Is thought possible that the
body may be shipped to Hot Springs.
Ark. where his parents live. A
wife and child survive him, residing
in Dallas. Mr.. Youngblood was ap-
proximately 25 years old. and was
considered one Of the most profici-
ent pilots in the company. He has
numerous friends here.
He has been employed by the Pan
American company as a pilot for l3
months. Mr.. Brown disclosed.
He had expected to have returned
to Brownsville Thursday night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-22
British Troops War
India Nationalist

BOMBAY. May 22-tP- British
troops contingent from Hyder-
abad regiment-was sent today to
the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS salt depot
at Dharsana to prevent further
raiding by Indian nationalist vol
unteers.
simultaneously nationalist head
quarters there announced that the
next mass raid would take place
Sunday. Hitherto. only police. some
armed. but principally with laths.
Or slaves. have been depended up
on 20 maintain order at the salt
depots.
Alarming news came from the
northwest frontier. q report from
Peshawar saying that severe casual
ties had been inflicted BY British
bombers on the forces OF the Hail
OF Turangzai. which have remain
ed In a threatening position near
the Indian border since beginning
OF the present unrest
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-22
SHIP
Steamer With $500 Pilgrims
On Board Burns

PORT SUDAN. Anglo-Egyptian
Sudan. May 22-F-The French
steamer Asia. with 800 pilgrims
aboard. bound for Red sea ports.
was on fire In Jeddah Harbor to-
day. and II was feared LOO lives had
been lost.
The fire proved uncomfortable.
and the ship was abandoned. This
afternoon II was impossible 10 ap-
proach the vessel. The pilgrims were
en- route 10 Mecca. Moslem holy
city.
CTne steamship Asia, a vessel of
3R.655 tons. left Narsilles April 5
and arrived at Jedian on the 18th,
remaining on the Fed Sea carry
ing pilgrims since then. Jeddah
harbor which Is on the coast OF the
Hedjaz. Is two miles n length and
about half q mile - Its creates.
breadth.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-22
Bandits Pay Favorite
Bank Farewell Visit

NOWATA. Okla. May 22-P,-
The bandit-ridden bank of Alluwe,
in the southeastern part Of Nowata
county. was robbed today as II pre-
pared TO close its doors and turn its
assets over 70 the Bank Of Chelsea.
Rogers county. The Alluwe bank
was a favorite with bank robbers.
having been looted "a number Of
times in the past.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-22
funds RAISED
IN VALLEYTO
AID TERRELL
$4,000 Drive Starts At
Donna; to Employ
Best Counsel
Especial TO The Herald

~k@~@
DONNA, May pa step further
in the Valleys fight to bar Florida
citrus stock is seen In the inaugu-
ration of a drive for $4,000 to be
used for the aid Of Commissioner of
Agriculture George Terrell, facing
trial in Austin. May 81, for con-
tempt in connection with injunction
proceedings against Florida nurser-
les.
Announcement OF the drive was
made this morning from Donna by
Capt. Gwathmey. secretary Of the
S%ubtropical Horticultural association
of the Valley.
The Valley interests concerned
primarily with the situation are
rousing TO Terrell's aid and the
money raised will be used for the
employment of the best legal coun-
sci IN the state, 1t Is said. If nee
essary, the fight will be carried 10
the United States Supreme Court
to determine, primarily. If a Federal
Judge has the right to obstruct the
state commissioner in his efforts TO
protect home interests.
Frank s. Robertson. head Of the
Association Of Irrigation Districts,
is canvassing his district to raise
the sum of $2.500: Walter Weaver
Of Donna is calling upon the COM
missioner's courts Of Cameron. VIII
lack. and Hidalgo counties TO give
$1,000; Emory Watts, Donna. is ask
ing the packers, shippers. land COM
panies and nurserymen Of the VAL
ley to subscribe the remaining
$500.
Immediate and concerted action
In the quarantine matter against
Florida is urged from Valley citi-
zens by leaders in the fight. Nom
resident property owners are asked
to wire Commissioner Terrell before
May 81, when the quarantine hear
ing is to be held in Austin to de-
termine the permanency Of the ban
against Florida stock. Solid back
ing. it Is said. will 60 far in the
fight to present the urgent need be-
fore the courts for protection Of
Valley agricultural interests and
property from in~festation Of diseas-
ed Florida stock.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-22
Slayer Of Sheriff
Given Death Penalty

LLANO, May 22--tP-Ofilio Her
rera today faced death III the cleo
trio chair. the penalty assessed him
by a jury which convicted him OF
Staying Sheriff "A. II. Murray or
Mason county. The verdict was re-
turned yesterday.
The principal issue In the case
was weather HerrerS or Antonio
Chavez. another Mexican. fired the
first shot. The Chavez case has
been transferred here for trial, but
no setting was made.
Herrera once before was assessed
the death penalty for Murray's
Staying. but that was reversed and
remanded on appeal
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-22
Louisiana Burial
For La Feria Woman

HARLINGEN. May 22-Mrs. j. ID.
Wemple. IS. resident OF La Feria
for the past seven years. died last
night at her home. Funeral SER
vices are to be held this afternoon
at 5 o'clock al the First Baptist
church in La Feria.
TlompSon's mortuary will for
ward the body tonight to Natchi-
toches, La. for burial.
Mrs. Wemple is survived by her
husband in La Feria, her parents,
two sisters and a brother in Louis
lana.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-22
Pinchot's Lead Over
Skunk Brown Grows

PHILADELPHIA. May 22-tF-
Clifford Pinchot's plurality over
Francis Skunk Brown for the repub-
lican gubernatorial nomination
crept slowly upward with the tab
ulation today Of additional scattered
districts. With 1872 districts missing
Pinchot had a lead OF 1889.
Unofficial returns in Tuesdays
primary form 1919 districts of the
SOL in the state for governor gave
Pinchot 621.0l3: Brown 609,154 and
Thomas w. Phillips, Jr.. wet candi-
date, 26O.S72.
Additional returns In the senator
ial fight served only to increase the
big plurality given secretary OF la
Dor James j. Davis over Senator
Joseph r.. Grundy.
The unofficial vote from 1907 dis
tricts for senator gave Secretary
Davis 715,454: Senator Grundy 475.-
sos. and Francis H. Bohlen, wet,
235, STA.