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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
Letters "To John" In
Brady Case Shown

DALLAS, May i2-sFp-Mrs. jew
ell Crider, proprietress Of the Austin
rooming house where Miss Lehlia
Highsmith, for whose death John
w. Brady IS on trial here. resided
and who was used as a state wit
ness last week was recalled as the
first defense witness IN the trial
today.
Letters exhibited were addressed
10 her and we're postmarked from
Baytown. the witness admitted.
Mrs. Crider would not swear she
received them because the contents
we're not exhibited to her by the
attorney. Each Of the letters con-
tanned enclosures. two OF them ad-
dressed TO john and the third
For you know who"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12

\ 1T is a copy OF "a written and
signed by my authority"
That's all. Mr.. Creager."
George Hill, j., chief or the com
mitteeman's legal staff. insisted ON
seeing the letter but Taylor, saying
he wasn't offering ~ IN evidence nv
vet, refused until the court told him
Let Mr.. Hill see IT,"
Hill read II and then had Creager
identify some other letters-corres-
pondence between Creager and Will
lard Ferguson, former HIdalgu
county republican chairman and
o bitter foe or the party head.
These were not introduced TIN evil
dence. either.
The letter held by the defense
was understood unofflcially tO have
been a d~elineation by Mr.. CreaEer
or his method on operations In Tex
as
Creager stepped from the stand
having said hardly nor than twen-
ty words.
Chronicle Shown
Beforehand, articles printed i'm
The Houston Chronicle III Nov
ember 1923 were submitted hy Col
liers under the courts interpreta-
ton OF the last Texas libel law
amendment TO the effect that when
more than one publication OF al
legged libelous matter had occurred,
a publisher sued could plead this
- Zk----H-A-- -L-AN-- AA- 49,
ticular story had caused any dam
age. Golfers contends that news
papers had made the same charges
IN effect that 10 habitat CreaEer
aided the A. X. Baker democratic
Hidalgo county regime To keep in
power.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
Deweese Deplores
Fire Hazards at Pen

AUSTIN, May l2.-Recommenda-
ton that immediate steps be taken
by the prison board to eliminate
fire hazards at the state peniten-
tiary was made yesterday in a re-
port Of the investigation OF the
Huntsville plant by y. w. Deweese,
state fire marshal. He declared
the prison the worst fire hazard
ever to come under his observa-
ton.
Although he condemned the
plant generally, Deweese placed
particular emphasis on the hazards
Of the hospital. cell blocks and adj
ministration buildings.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
Eucharistic Meeting
Ends in Carthage

CARRIAGE, Tunisia, May 12.-tR
Nearly 10000 clerics and laymen
who have been in attendance at
the thirtieth Eucharistic Congress.
scattered TO the four winds of
Christendom today. hot. tired but
happy to have been here.
Two hundred sixty Americans
were aboard the Araguaya which
left at 8 p. m, Sunday night for
Naples where they will scatter on
various tours. Many are going to
the vatican where the pope has
promised an audience, and to the
passion play at Obberammergau.
More than 100000 persons
swarmed the ruins Of st. Cyprien
church for the pontifical mass Sun
day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
Woman Score Again
In Fight For Rights

PHILADELPHIA, May 12-tPA
Women, In their long fight FOR
equal rights, have won another
victory. They will have an equal
voice with men in the government
Of the Presbyterian church In the
United States of America.
Announcement was made at the
offices Of the Presbyterian general
assembly today that the overture
permitting women to be elected rul-
ing elders had been approved by
a majority Of the 293 Presbyteries
In the denomination
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
shot dead
IN CHI Beer
FLAT FRAMEUP
State Investigator
Seriously Wounded
In Battle

CHICAGO. May 12-tF- Three
men were shot dead in a trap laid
by police officers in q North Clark
street beer flat early today.
The proprietor OF the place. Jack
Hayes. and two Of the four gunner
who attempted to rob him. were
the men killed. Joseph Altmeier
special investigator for the states
attorneys office was seriously
wounded.
Altmeier said the two robbers who
escaped also had been struck by
bullets
Officer Hidden
The beer flat Is at 1858 N. Clark
street. Altmeier, who specializes In
extortion cases for the states at
torney, was hidden In the flat with
four other officers
The robbers. posing as policemen
were admitted TO tie flat by Mrs
Hayes, who with a niece was In the
room with the officers. The police
suddenly emerged from their hid
ing place and opened fire on the
robbers. One OF them darted int
the bedroom where Hayes was hid
Ing. Apparently thinking Hayes was
another officer. the robber shot him
and then himself was shot as ht
turned back.
Robber Identified
One OF the slain robbers wa:
identified by his fingerprints a.
Harry White. 80. alleged killer and
r0bber.
Although scores of shots were
fired, the action took place 81
quickly 1t was over in less than .
minute
witnesses said that the shooting
began almost as soon as the foui
men entered. The condition Of
Altmeier was too serious TO permit
questioning, but police believe he
was present in the beer flat with
an aide to prevent a threatened ex-
tortion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
Roads impossible
After Texas Floods

tBy Inc Associated PreSS.)
Highways In many parts of Tex
as were I'm impossible condition to-
day from the heavy general rains
OF Saturday, despite sunshine yes
terday.
The weather bureau predicted the
Trinity river at Dallas would be
at the bank full stage today.
All highways out OF Waco were
reported open to traffic for the
first time in "a hours.
Travel on highways leading to
Corsicana, Temple. Austin, San
Antonio. Bolton, Malakoff, Gates
vile. Georgetown. Mexia. San Mar
cos. Grand Saline. Rosebud, Chiffon
and other towns III south. central
and east Texas was still hampered
by mud and high waters.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
Quake Death Toll Is
Near 5000 i'm Persia

TEHERAN. Persia, May l2.-tR1-
The death toll IN recent earthquakes
In Persia today was stated to be
nearing 5000 persons. The shocks
are continuing but have lessened IN
intensity at Tabriz. They still are
very severe around Salinas The hor-
ror OF the situation In that district
today was heightened by terrific
thunderstorms whose rumble added
panic to the already terrified in
hRbitantS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12

With their crash, far off the plan
ned course down the American Paci-
fic coast 70 Chile and across the Ar
gentine, a distance OF 5000 miles,
they had travelled about 1000 miles.
They left Cerro Loco neal San Ger
onimo, Oaxaca, Mexico, at 5:21 a..
m, almost twelve hours before the
disaster.
Boats from Porto Limon recovered
the bodies Of the two men, that OF
Colonel Sidar being dashed into the
fragments. The monoplane, Of Am
erican make, and known as the
"Morelos," after the Mexican lnde-
pendence hero, was smashed 70 bits.
Cause Oh the accident was unde-
termined, but it was believed TO DC
the unusual weight OF the plane
together with hazardous atmospheric
conditions brought on by the APP
Iproaching storm caused the crash,
The accident recalled the death
OF Captain Emilio CarranZa, az Mt,
Holly, New Jersey two years ago
after he had set out from New York
on a nonstop flight TO Mexico
City. Lightning was believed tc
have struck the plane.
Colonel Sidar largely had taken
the place in Mexican affection LEFT
vacant with the death of Carranza
Just n years old, he had earned Q
name for daring and skill. During
the revolution Of a year ago his
observer once was shot dead IN the
plane beside him.
Rovirosa also was a member Of the
Mexican air corps and fought ir
the last revolution. lie participated
in the Mexico City to Kansas City
air race last year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12

FCVFTIEI % 1IIC LEI dEuT
McALLEN, May l2.-Supervisor
l.. z. Bennett in charge OF the TAX
ing Of the census IN the South Tex
as district has granted a two-day
extension ON the time-limit of Me-
Allen enumerators. according 70
Secretary Whit Rogers Of the cham
Der OF commerce.
The McAllen count for 1880 will
be between $500 and 5000. IL was
predicted.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
Houston Jumps Many
In Population Race

WASHINGTON. May l2-tF-In-
creasing BY 1903 per cent since 1920,
Houston, the forty-fifth American
city in 1920, jumped into the 100000
class in the 1880 census, passing sev-
eral cities on her way up.
H0uston's population was an
nounced today as 2e0.811 as against
260.397 for Dallas. fort ySecOnd city
i'm 1920.
Houston played leap-frog over
Akron, Birmingham, Memphis. SYRIA
cuse and Worcester I'm returns al
ready IN.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
Utilities Sold

DALLAS. May 2.=Pr-Properties
Of the Southern and Utilities Ice
company. value at nearly $l4,0O0.000
and serving 800 communities In the
southwest. have been acquired by
the Associated Gas and Electric
company through exchange Of secur-
tiles. officials announced here yes
terday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
Mexican Aces Body Found
Sidar and Co-PiIot Killed in Electrical Storm
Long Distance Hop Ends i'm Tragedy

SAN JOSE. Costa Rca, May i2-P-The bodies OF two Mexican airnen,
who survived bullets but died IN an electrical storm. lay today In a morgue
at the Atlantic coast town, Porto Limon. after a gallant but futile attempt
to break the worlds long distance flight record
Colonel Pablo Stdar, ace Of the Mexican aviation corps, and his CO.
pilot and mechanic, Captain Carlos Rovtross, fell into the SCI about three
miles south OF Porto Limon about 5 . m yesterday while flying to escape
an electrical and hail storm.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
Alleged Rustlers
Held In

Four men. arrested near FL Capote
ranch on the Mexican side of the
river, are being held in the Mata-
moroS jail pending investigation OF
alleged cattle rustling and slaugh-
tering. Several cattle owners have
complained to the police that their
cattle r being killed and stolen.
The men will be questioned to-
day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
Junior Ace Scores

NEW YORK, May l2-F-Frank
Goldsborough. 19. holds the unof-
fetal junior transcontinental flight
record. having flown from Los An
geleS % New York IN 70 hours, IS
minutes actual flying time. lie land
ed here yesterday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
Church Fund Climbs

SAN BENITO, May 12.-The
drive for SIS 900 for a new Method
list church here Is nearing its goal,
according to reports OF church
members and officials heading the
campaign.
Contributions to date total around
$4,000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12

McALLEN May H. Work on
erecting the a~ll-steel six-plane
hangar purchased recently for the
McAllen-H idalgo airport by the
McAllen Chamber or Commerce will
begin shortly, according 10 word
from that body following receipt
OF materials the latter part OF the
week. A factory erector will arrive
soon 70 assemble the steel hangar.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
Alleged Hit Run
Driver Is Arrested
Especial to The Herald.)

Especial 70 The Herald.)
SAN BENTTO, May 12-An al
legged hit-run driver was arrested
here today by police and held for
preliminary hearing In connection
with an accident about 10 days ago
In which a three-year-old girl In
M~exiquita was hurt.
The child has been removed from
the hospital and Is recovering from
injuries.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12

WASHINGTON. May 12.-tRl-
President Hoover's play in the
morning medicine ball game Is to
catch the weighty sphere on his
chest, with arms closing In quick
ly. and TO snap 10 back with a
right overland stroke.
Hoover seemed the most prac-
ticed, seldom missing. and more
often than not causing opponents
to miss with the strength Of that
lone arm swing. Watched from
the distance, the group looked
Like schoolboys at play.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
Ice Chief Dies

KANSAS CITY. May l2.-LPl-
Charles II. Kretz. IS. vice-president
Of the City Ice company. died at
his home here last night. He came
here three years ago from Okmulgee.
Okla, where he had been vice-pres-
ident and general manager OF the
Oklahoma Power company. He also
was affiliated with other Oklahoma
and Texas interests.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Valley.
Mostly cloudy and unsettled tonight
and Tuesday.
For East Texas: Cloudy tonight
and Tuesday with local showers.
Light 70 fresh east 70 southeast
winds on the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
Rain Hits Houston

HOUSTON. May 12-Pl-Tor-
rental rain interrupted traffic for
a time in some parts Of the city
here early today. AT Q a. m. when
the rain ceased. : total Of sis
inches. was reported, more than one
inch Of II falling in about two
hours today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12

YOROSUKA, Japan, May 12-tR
-Japan's newest cruiser. the Takao.
was launched here today with
Empress Nagako and q dozen other
members of the imperial family,
as well as q large group OF distin-
guished men and women, watching
the ceremonies.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
Woman Ruler Dies

BOMBAY, India. May l2-tF)-
The death OF the dowager Begun OF
Bhopal, n time the only woman
ruler of an Indian state. was an
nounced today. She was ~ years
old.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
Is Fined

Especial 70 The Herald)
SAN BENITO, May l2-Eleven
men were fined over the weekend
in Justice OF the Peace Z. M. VAL
detero's court for disturbing the
peace. A speeder also drew a fine
and another man was fined for the
use of abusive language.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12

ISTANBUL. Turkey. May 12.-tR
Sale Of the crown jewels Of the
Ottoman empire, valued at about
$500. 900 1000. was forecast today to
raise money to relieve Turkeys cen
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
Drilling Cut

Los ANGELES. May l2.-lFH-A
review Of the California oil situation
discloSes that major petroleum COM
panies have cut drilling operations
40 to so per cent In an effort 70
futher curtail production.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
CREAGER TAKES
STAND In SUIT
Golfers Attorney Calls Committeeman +
Ask Concerning Political Letter
Libel Interpreted

For hardly more than q minute today r. =. Creager, republican nation
al committeeman for Texas, testified in his libel suit against Golfers Week
". Counsel for the magazine called him TO the stand called him suddenly
and unexpectedly.
On direct examination he was asked only one question and that was d
request
M. Creager," said Y. ". Taylor. one Of the Golfers lawyers. was this
written bv OH "
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
Baker Trial May Open Today
Election Conspiracy Case To Be Heard
Before Judge Hutchinson

The election conspiracy case involving Sheriff A Y. Baker OF Hidalgo
county and seven others had not been called in Federal district ccsrt at
noon today. Federal Judge J G. Hutchinson. Jr- had just reached the Grim
inal docket after q tedious morning hearing pleas in various other cases
which are being considerably slowed up in the regular term Of Federal
court due to the large number Of attorneys now engaged as counsel IN the
Creager-OoIher libel suit under way here.
The other men named il the indictment against Baker charging con
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
Virgin Islands Fall

ST. THOMAS. Virgin Islands,
May 12-P-The total population
here as established by the new
census Is 22.012, a decrease OF 4.O3e
as listed by the last census In 1917.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
DAILY RIVER BULLETIN

There will be On slight rise Am the
river from Mission down, and no
material change above Rio Grande
City during the next "a to 30 hours.
Flood Present 24-Hr. 24-Ht
stage Stage Ching Rain
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
FTFRR0 CARRTFs ON

The death or Sidar will not alter
Col. Roberto FierrcS plans for a
nonstop flight from New York
Continued On page l0)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
VALLEY Band
HONOR GROUP
AT TOURNEY
Red Shirts VIII Play
Before Secretary
Hyde at Reception
Especial to The Herald

Especial to The HERALD
PORT ARTHUR, May i2.-The
Edinburg Red Shirt band was Sc
iected today to play at a reception
OF United States Secretary OF Ag-
riculture Hyde. Backers of the
band here are confident the Ed
inburg group will win prizes in the
band class In which II Is entered.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
TRAIN
'Snecial 10 The Herald


EDINBURG. May 12.-The Ed
inburg Red Shirt band left here Tor
Port Arthur Sunday afternoon at
Sis o'clock on a special train
chartered for the purpose. The
band will enter a contest In which
there will be approximately 20 en-
trants. the winner going to the
Dallas state fair this summer as
the official band for the Texas
Chamber Of Commerce.
A large crowd estimated at ap-
proximately $50 people saw the
band off, and formed an apprecia-
tive audience while the Red Shirts
played several farewell numbers be-
fore leaving.
The band consists of around s.
Edinburg students. and recently
won the championship OF southwest
Texas at K~ingsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12

IIUE IAWLE
High and low tide at Point lisa
bel tomorrow. under normal mete-
geological condtti0nBf
HlEh s..sasaa-aaasasaaa Dsd5 w. m
Low sssesssssssSsssses bs53 ~ Hi
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
BAD

PORT ARTHUR. May 12-tP1-
Wet weather had q big day OF II
yesterday and continued this morn
ing, the second day of the fourth
annual East Texas Chamber OF
Commerce convention here.
The first business session Of the
convention opened with an address
of welcome by judge Raymond l.
Murray. Port Arthur, with re-
Spouse by former Governor w. p
Hobby. Houston. Reports OF various
committees was to be followed to-
day by an address by Arthur M
Hyde, secretary OF agriculture.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-12
OIL&CAS

Industrial Plant Burning Equipment
"A fine lfne
Complete Systems Installed
Alamo Iron Works
Brownsville - Corpus Christi
San Antonio Coo Houston
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-08-05
Pasteur Began Medical Specialism

be devised to study these conditions,
since the objects with which one
deals are microscopic in size, some
Of them even too small to be seen
by the finest microscope.
AS a result of this new knowl-
edge, medicine began to divide it.
self into branches, many Of which
were concerned with special ability
to use special instruments.
The technic of employment Of
these devices was in itself an art to
be acquired only by long years of
practice.
Today what used to be called the
practice of medicine is divided into
at least sixteen recognized special
ties. These specialties and their
many subdivisions are SO fine that
the average man has never even
heard of some of them.
Merely for purposes of classihca-
ton, the discussion of what is being
accomplished by various specialties
in medicine which is to follow in
this series of articles is divided ac-
cording to the various sections of
the American Medical Association.
When subdivisions occur, they will
be considered as a part Of the Sec
tionS discussed,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-08-05
Times Readers Voice ViezCs

Editor Times-Alexander Legge,
governor of federal farm board, is
advising all wheat and cotton farm
ers to reduce acreage, and produce
only for domestic requirements.
Europe must buy wheat for food.
If We have none to sell, naturally
they will buy their supplies in South
America and Canada. These coun-
tries will receive more per bushel
than Of we were in the market as
competitors.
Mr.. Legse, by his policy. Is enlarg-
ing the markets for South American
and Canadian wheat: actually Is
promoting their sales at higher
prices; in consequence, these coun-
tries viii have much greater buy
ing power.
As a result of this greater buying
power, these countries will buy more
manufactured goods, including farm
machinery. and next year they viii
produce still more wheat.
This is not the American farmers
idea Of farm relief.
Our new tariff law restricts the
market for foreign manufactured
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-08-05
Mostly NordicS

MANY have commented on the
4vA fact that the bright boys who
take the annual test invariably are
Nordics. There is no record of a
Jewish lad ever having been chosen
for the examination.
But even without this observed
fact, the bitter racial prejudice of
the man seemingly makes itself ap-
parent in that one phrase, 1.-TWO
half-breed guides"
After all, it can hardly be said
that their breeding enters vitality
into the problem stated in the ques-
tionnaire.
OF course, we only have scratched
the surface in theorizing on the
rating which Edison should get on
his own test. After all, I did say
was going to answer the question.
. I would save the scientists wife
and the two guides. If the ques-
ton is framed for newspaper ap-
peal, I think the solution should
follow the same lines. What pity
they are not Indian guides.
Even SO, 1 think that my solu-
ton offers much the best material
for the tabloids.
After all, could they want much
more than a large picture of the
lady with her knees crossed and the
caption, Society Matron Tells why
I Left My Aged Husband to Die in
the Desert and Returned to Civiliza-
ton With Two Guides.'"
(Copyright. 1890. BY The Tfmesl
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-08-05
That New Hoover Commission

There have been several Hoover unemployment
commissions during the last eight years. Now there
is to be another.
The new group will not be concerned, as sup
posed, with study of the economic causes and cure
Of enforced ideness of millions of workers. 1t ap-
parenty will be limited for the most part to ascer-
tanning the size and place of unemployment.
Certainly more and better statistics are necessary,
and have been for many years One government
bureau has been collecting figures on numbers en-
ployed but only within small range another bureau
mas been generalizing about the numbers unem-
ployed but giving no figures. The new commission
is to obtain more complete and reliable data.
That is good, but it does not go far enough Any
way that is the type of study which can be made by
a permanent federal bureau
If the new commission really wants to help, why
should it not concern itself with the most funda-
mental questions: Why are millions periodically
denied the right to work, and how can they be put
pack to work and kept at work?