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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
Sex Control Data Is Found

In cells. identified by many SCI
entists in thousands OF tests, as
determining hereditary character
istics OF plants and animals.
Chromosomes given the names
OF *" and x" usually have been
credited with determining sex BY
the way In which they combine
For example, IN many cases q com
hination OF two *" chromosomes
results In females and an x" and
~" combinations IN males. DR..
Bridges theory Is one OF genie
balance" In which the other chro-
mosomes also play a part In sex.
The evidence ie presen. ! was
obtained from breeding thousands
or fruit flies having a chromosome
combination that had not been
known previously to produce any,
thing except males. He obtained
some females by q breeding process
that dropped out some Of the
chromosomes controls. This upset
the rsnic balance In favor OF the
females.
Some flies developed patches or
their bodies which were distinc-
lively female. r-h As absence or
combs that characterize the males
DR.. Bridges said this balance ex-
tends TO all hereditary character
istics. such as the length or wings
and size OF bodies. Some parts OF
the chromosomes controlling wings
tend 10 make long ones and other
parts short ones, SO that the length
becomes finally q balance between
the two-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
BUTTE QUITS
RACE FOR
COP. Nominee Feels
He Is Not Logical
Candidate

DALLAS Sept. 23-tF-Dr. George
g Butte OF Austin. republican no
minee for governor. today withdrew
as q candidate In a letter 10 the
state executive committee. meet
ing In special session here.
DR.. Butte. now In Washington
where he IS serving as "A special
assistant to the solicitor general OF
the United States. In a letter to
the committee, revealed that he
had rendered his resignation rs
the party nominee prior to the
republican state convention Tx San
Angelo. but that IL was not accept
ed.
He said he was thoroughly con-
vinced that ] am not now the
logical candidate"
DR.. Butte was the republican no
minee for governor IN 1924 wher
Mrs. Miriam A. Ferguson the dem
ocratic nominee, was elected in
spite OF a sizeable revolt within
the democratic party. he was nom
mated in the republican primary
last July when the democrats re-
duced their ll-man field TO a choice
between Mrs. Ferguson and Ross
>. Sterling OF Houston, Sterling
winning the nomination IN the
August run-off.
DR.. Butte said IN his letter that
he resigned the nomination with
the sincere conviction that q more
effective candidate Is available"
Immediately after Dr.. Butte's
telegram OF withdrawal had been
the @. 0. p. leaders went into
executive session to choose nc
cessor. They also had 10 select
nominees for attorney general
railroad commissioner. lieutenant
governor and comptroller Is the
primary nominees for those offices
had declined TO make the aces.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
DAN COMING
Moody Confirms Report Of
Brownsville Trip

Governor Moody will be IN
Brownsville to greet President Ortiz
Rubio when ne visits Brownsville.
III a letter to the editor Of The
Herald, the governor confirmed a
report from the Austin correspond
ent Of the paper to that effect say
ing:
IF It Is definitely determined that
President Rubio Is gong to visit
Texas, ! will arrange to meet him
when ne comes to our state. I may
say. however. that II he visits here
on October seventh or eighth. 1t
will require the Encouragement Of
certain engagements that ] have
made. As soon as you can deter
mine definitely that he will be III
Brownsville on either or both Of
these dates, please advise me 50
that I can make the adjustments
OF my engagements that will be
necessary In order for me to meet
him"
Ortiz Rubio has already defin-
ltely stated that he will visit
Brownsville on his trip to the north
G Mexico. but has not set the date
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
Legion Auxiliary OF
District Will Meet

"A regular meeting OF the Amer
can Legion auxiliary OF the Fiji
-1enth District Is to be held ct
Alamo on Saturday. according to an
announcement by Mrs. vi. =. Burk-
hart, Alamo. who l. district chair
man.
The meeting l. to open at the
Community church at ] p. III. when
luncheon will be served. and those
desiring to attend should make
their luncheon reservations with the
local chairman. Brownsville MEM
bers are asked to notify Mrs. Geo.
II. Hamilton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
Leak I'm Gas Tank
Threatens Flight

OKLAHOMA CITY, Sept. 23--CP
A hole in the bottom Of the gas
oline tank was a threat today 70
q OF the endurance record at
tempt OF Bennett Griffin and Roy
Hunt, local pilots, who completed
236 hours In the air at 1856 O'Clock
this morning.
The leak was discovered during
the night and the refueling crew
notified this morning. The plots
said the hole was made by vihra-
ton or the motor. Only 100 gallons
OF gasoline was given the endurance
plane this morning. 1t was poured
into the main tank and then pump
ed into the wing tanks Hunt was
attempting to repair the leak
Both pilots believed they could
ret the tank repaired without BE-
ing forced down.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
DAMAGES ARE !
ASKED AFTER
ROAD MISHAP
Suit Also Filed To
Nullify Contract
For Land
Especial to The Herald)

Especial 10 Inc HcIdluJ
EDINBUHG. Sept. 23.-Two dam
age suits totalling $50. $50 were filed
yesterday In 93rd district court
here.
One suit asking for a total OF
s36, 900, actual and exemplary dam
ages. was filed by Mrs. Margarita
M. Reyna. widow OF Anastacio Rey-
na, 54-year-old Penitas farmer
killed August 20 In q highway
crash west Of Mission. The woman
Is suing the Texas Truck Lines Of
Corpus Christi, alleging In the petit
ton that the driver Of a truck for
this company ran into Reyna. kill
ing him instantly.
The second suit was filed BY
Horace Webb against T.. G. New
man. G. o. Newman. Of Hidalgo
county. j. =. McCook OF Dallas
county. M. e. Daugherty and John
T. Judd OF Harris county. the Dali
las Joint Stock Land Bank and T..
5. Brotherton OF Dallas. The slit
asks RECESSION Of a contract be-
tween WEBB and the defendants.
where Webb was 10 purchase 280
acres OF land near Judd City n
the Wells Ranch west OF here for
So. an acre. In lieu OF the recisior
Of the contract. Webb asks for
$3.50 actual and $4,000 exem-
DaIrv damages
On Way tr Gin
According to the petition In the
first case. Willie Baptist. negro
driver Of the Texas Truck vehicle
ran into Reyna as the latter was
on his way TO Mission to take r
wagon load Of cotton 10 q gin there.
Baptist has recently been released
from the county jail here under
$500 bond Of charges OF negligent
homicide In connection with the
death.
The mans widow alleges In the
petition that the truck was over
loaded. that II was going at an
excessive rate OF speed. that the
brakes we're faulty. and that Baptis-
and 2. D.. Kellow. companion and
driver for the company. had beer
working for "a hours prior 70 the
wreck and were worn OUT through
loss OF sleep and rest.
The petition further alleges that
Kellow was the regular driver for
the company and that 3aptlst did
not have q chauffeur's license.
The woman asks $4,000 exem-
plary damages: $4,000 damages
for herself for the alleged removal
OF her sole means or support
through the deffth or her husband:
asks SIS. 1000 DAMAGES for the three
minor children OF the cad man.
Jose, Jesus and Humberto Revna:
and asks $500 damages for Patricia
Reyna de Rosalez. DAUGHTER OF the
dead man and for German Reyna.
adult son OF the man.
Purchased Land
In the second suit. Horace Webb
alleges that on Aug. IL. 1877 he
came to the Valley with one c 2
Oxentein. a salesman for r. c
Newman and that ne. the plaintiff
bought 280 acres Of land near Judd
City for $40 an acre. Webb alleges
in the petition that he was tolT
the land he bought contained oil
that a railway soon would be built
Continued on Page 81
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
Diamond Back Home
From German Iour

FnlLALLLFHLA, Seq. z3.-Hy-
lack CLegsJ Diamond. New York
angster, who was deported from
-ermany and arrived here yester-
-ay on the steamer Hanover, was
ebay ordered TO leave the city.
Diamond was arrested yesterday
= q suspicious character and given
"A hearing today before a police
magistrate, who gave him an hour
10 leave town.
AS he left the court room flanked
~ two New York lawyers. Diamond
-nnounced that he was leaving for
few York as soon rs he could make
arrangements.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
lao REGISTER
FOR MEXICO
Others Wishing to Make
Trip Must Sign Up
BY Wednesday

"A meeting Of the Brownsville
trip commit
tee was held at the Brownsville
Chamber OF Commerce, and after
reports were in 1t was shown that
the largest number Of persons ever
70 represent the Valley on such an
occasion will take part.
"A total Of 140 reservations has
been made for the hegira, which
will leave Brownsville on September
20.
From this meeting a warning was
issued that any others wishing to
60 must register at the chamber Of
commerce before 6 o. m Wednes-
day afternoon, because the pass
ports arrangements must be made at
that time.
Those making the trip should be
az the chamber OF commerce at
5 a. m. Friday morning. Those from
Matamoros should be at the
Matamoros depot Friday morning
at $50 o'clock. Missouri Pacific
buses will transport the Browns
vile delegation to the other side.
@. G. Richardson and ROLAND
Friedman will leave one day in adj
vance Of the party to make arrange
ments, particularly for the banquet
which the Brownsville delegation
will give al Monterrey.
William West and DR.. Alfredo
Pumarejo have consented to act as
spokesman for the delegation, the
former in English and the latter In
Spanish
Hatbands reading both Browns
vile and Matamoros have been
secured for all to wear. Returning.
the train will leave Monterrey early
Sunday afternoon.
w. a.. Rasco will act as toast
master az the Monterrey banquet.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
Sanders Gregg Dies,
Brother of Banker

Sanders Gregg, brother on John
Gregg, president or the Merchants
National Bank OF Brownsville. died
at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning In
Ranger. Texas. according to u tele-
gram received here early Tuesday.
The deceased lived In Brownsville
nc one time, and was cashier or the
Brownsville State bank. He had a
wide circle Of friends In the city.
John Gregg is expected Co leave
Tuesday night 60 attend the funer-
I'll. which Is to be held in Sherman.
Sanders Gregg ~ survived by a
widow and two sons, it was said
today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23

A review OF all troops In Fort
Brown will follow, this taking ap-
proximately one half hour. Presi-
dent Rubio will be asked 70 make
"a brief talk aftc- the review, the
talk TO be delivered from % plat
form that will be built for the pur-
pose on the parade ground The
public will be able TO crowd close TO
the platform and hear the speech
easily.
President Rubio. In company with
Dan Moody. governor OF Texas, city
officials. Fort Brown commanding
officers, and authorities from
MatamorUs. will hold s. brief con-
ference either nc Fort Brown or In
the chamber OF commerce offices.
The object OF this conference, &C
cording TO @. g. Richardon, secre-
tary or the local chamber, IL to re-
Guest that the visiting president
outline his plans for development OF
the border section
After the conference. "a tour OF
this section, including a trip 10 the
Municipal Airport and other points
OF interest. will be made
All honors Vi the city will be ex-
tended the visiting dignitary.
Major o. 7. Holman, present COM
handing officer at Fort Brown,
said Tuesday morning that every
thing possible will be done FOR
President Rubio. and that anything
the local post could do, would h
done. Ee stated that possibly a pa
rade VIII be- held down the business
section. with all the troops In Fort
Brown. and possibly the American
Legion Drum and Bugle Corps
forming the escort.
Gov. Moody's visit will also neces-
state additional plans, but these
Continued on page I'D
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23

Favor Point. Route
The Haringen Chamber or
Commerce presented q brief in ia
vor Of connecting with the project
at Port Isabel while the Arroyo
Colorado Navigation District took
"a stand In favor OF cutting
through Padre Island but also g.
willing o accept anything the gov
eminent might recommend
"A. &. Moody and Dr. j. IA. Palm
er. claiming TO represent 95 per cent
of the property owners tn the dis
trict. read briefs favorinG On cut
through Padre Island. They insist
ed IN constructing "a channel 10 the
island IL "a cut were not permitted.
The even tenor OF the proceed
ingS was disturbed only once when
Major Fox admoniShed Dr. Palmer
when he began reading his brief.
that some or rs remarks were ir-
relevant and that he would have To
stick TO \ immediate subject OK
the hearing.
Chambers Is First
". Ks. CHAMBERS, Sr., manager Of
the arroyo navigation district, read
tine first brief supplemented by an
other read by Tyre II. Brown, men,
bcr OF the board.
Other briefs we're read by G.. M-
Wunderman. attorney Tor the dis
trict, Harrington Rotary Club. Har-
llngen Real Estate Board, Harlin-
gen Bushes and Professional Wo-
mems club, darlingen lions. the
Women'S Chamber t Commerce uf
Harrington and the Port Isabel
Chamber OF Commerce.
al hearing was closed at noon
and Major Fox left for Port Isabel
on an inspection trip. The hearing
was held TO determine needs and
wishes OF interested parties In con-
nectlon with the arroyo water
way.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
Worley Improving
AT Raymondville

w. Y. Worley, who was injured In
an automobile accident on Friday,
IS reported to be resting well ct
Raymondville, where he was taken
when hurt.
The accident occurred near L.
ford, when the car In which he was
riding overturned. He sustained
fractures Of the right arm and
shoulder, severe bruises, and an in
jury to his head. The exact extent
Of his injuries cannot be determin-
ed without an x-ray.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
N

How ABOUT IT?
Everywhere I travel I meet
with tremendous dissatisfaction
with marriage, and every country
seems equally clumsy in har IL
ing the situation.
Fannie Hurst.
Prohibition has been the
greatest economic and moral
benefit that the nation could
have had to rrn arallel with
its tremendous postwar business
and numerical expansion.
Senator Morris Sheppard.
The idea did not originate
with me. The bill was drawn by
and came from the department
Of justice.
Senator wesley T.. Jones.
author" Of the fire-and-
ten liquor law.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
Under School Age
Pupils Cared For
CSpecia Ito The Herald

SAN BENITO. Sept. ga solu-
ton TO the problem caused by the
large number OF children who lack
ed just a short time Of having been
six years old Sept. I and thus
eligible to enter school. Is believed
TO have been found here.
The school board has authorized
Mrs. r. j.. Bonner to teach these
children with the understanding
that those who pass the work will
be admitted 10 the second grade
next year. socks will be furnished
by the school board but tuition
must be paid by the parents.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
Committee Named
To Develop Port
(SpeciaI "a Tire HernIdl

SAN BENITO.- Sept. 23.-Devel-
opment Of the commercial poSsibili-
ties OF the projected harbor at Port
Isabel has been placed in a cham
Der Of commerce port committee
composed of T.. Il. Zenor, G. z. Bar
Der and j. 3. Nosler.
The committee expects to be rep
resented at the Arroyo Colorado
navigation hearing In Harlingen
Tuesday.
It also will cooperate with the
Pert Isabei-San Benito Navigation
district which Is building the harbor
at Port Isabel with government aid.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
Rubio Welcome Plans Made
Salute Of FL Gums, Parade of Troops tt
Honor Visiting Executive

Definite plans for the reception to be given visiting President OrH9
Rubo Of Mexico have been worked out by city officials and authorities y
Fort Brown. It was announced Tuesday.
Upon the Mexican presidents arrival here, which Is expected October
7. he viii be met at the center Of the International Gateway Bridge by
one troop Of soldiers from Fort Brown, and by city officials lie viii os
Immediately escorted to Fort Brown, where a salute Of q guns will oe
fired Is he enterst the gate.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
SHORT STORY

Firemen fighting small blaze at
Garcia Gomez store.
Spectators crowd sidewalk.
Break I'm hose.
Shower.
No spectators
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
improvements For
Harrington Field
fSpecial 70 The Herald.)

Especial to The Herald.D
HARLINGEN. Sept. ga num-
Der Of improvements are being con-
tsmplate0 for the Harlingen air.
port. among them being electric
lighting for the hangar. telephone
and gas connections. etc.
Water has just been piped to the
field and q small plot has been
leased to o. ~. Joyner, r-arlingen
wholesale agent for Texaco prod
ucts. for sale Of gasoline and oils.
The hangar and barracks recent
IL were reprinted.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
Plans At
Arroyo Hearing
One Group Would Connect With Harbor at
Port Isabel and Another Favors
Cutting Through Padre Island
Especial to The Herald.)

HARI1NGEN. Sept. 2s-TEo distinct schools or thought were rep
resented In the group which read briefs before Major Milo r. Fox ~. ..
district engineer. at the Arroyo Colorado navigation hearing nc Fair
Park auditorium this morning. one taking a stand In favor or construct
ing q channel connecting with proposed harbor at Port Isabel and the
other for cutting through Ps Ire Island to deep water.
Over $50 persons were represented at the hearing this morning and a
number or briefs we're read " interested parties
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
Wheat as Cow Feed Urged
Legge Would Counterfeit Action of Russia In
Selling Grain Short Here

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3-tR-Wth Russian grain operations ex-
tended to the point Of temporary control OF world wheat prices, Chair
man Legge Of the Farm Board continued today to hammer away at the
American farmer in an effort to have him absorb the American surplus
and end the wheat price depresscn.
Feed wheat TO cattle In place q corn" was the farm chairmans re-
iterated battle CRY. 1t would end. he argued. all this excitement" over the
sale at low prices. either for cash or speculation Of great quantities af
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23

Ed Mockbee. local manager OF
the Rio Grande Valley Telephone
Company. i able 10 be about again
following his recent illness.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
DUMPING

LONDON. Sept. 23-P-while
sales OF Russian wheat have been
attracting attention In the United
States and complaints OF -oviet
dumping been voiced at Geneva, a
great cutlery has developed In inter
ested quarters here against alleged
dumping OF Russian grain. timber
and other commodities in this
country.
"A section of the London Press Is
featuring particularly the wheat
situation. Grain prices reached q
record postwar low level yesterday.
due it Is alleged. principally to SOW
let dumping which. according 10
some statements. has Knocked the
bottom out Of prices"
The soviet government. IL Is stat
ed. has chartered a large lumber
or steamers. mostly British. Cor the
Black sea grain and arcaangeI tim
be- trades. Fifty ships were char
tered at Cardiff alone and the total
tonnage Is said to be nearly 600 1000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23

Russian wheat which apparently Is
badly needed at home
Holds Whip Hand
Chicago reports were that Russia
held the whip hand with offerings
abroad ten cents q bushel cheaper
than American wheat. The United
States visible supply meanwhile
mounted to an all-tlme record. In
dications az the grain centers were
that the Soviet government was
making a drive for much needed
cash without regard to the lack or
bread among the people OF the
Soviet republics.
Meanwhile congressional plans
Tor investigation or Russian gov
erament short selling Of wheat In
this country-where ID cannot de-
liver the grain-forged ahead with
suhpoenas being forwarded today
Icr the appearance of New York
brokers before the house communist
investigating committee In New
York Saturday. Chairman Fish has
declined TO make public the names
OF the firms to be heard. Officials
o. the All-Russian Textile indicate,
which made the short sales in the
Chicago market. will be heard also.
IL was the Chicago phase OF the
Russian operations. described BY
some as normal hedgings Of sales
abroad. that drew the ire OF Sec
rotary Hyde. and precipitated the
furry Of the past few days.
a Chicago board Of trade investi-
cation OF the transactions was nc
q standstill today pending receipt
OF data from the department OF az
riculture. Hyde had placed respon-
sibility on the business conduct
committee OF the board for curbinR
bearish operations Of a foreign gov
eminent.
The Russian grain issue contin-
ued TO bob up In political state
mentS. those of the Democrats be-
ing uniformly caustic- Senator Pat
Harrison OF Mississippi last night
Joined Hyde's critics. charging the
secretary with using the Russian
speculation rs q red herring" drawn
across the congressional pathway.
Criticism by administration forces
Of n instance Of grain speculation
meanwhile appeared TO have stirred
rumblings here OF further efforts
by congressional foes OF futures
trading to outlaw such TRANSACTIONS
or bring them under stringent con-
troll. Such legislation has been pro-
posed repeatedly but the agitation
has been TO no avail.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
rALL ~officlally beglns today. This

TALL officially begins today. This
Is the statement Of w. J. Schnur-
busch. who says that this year
today is also the equinox.
Mr.. Webster gives the equinox as
Sept. %. but it seems It varies q
little. 50 the local weather proph-
Ct got out his marine calendar and
Showed that the 23rd Is the official
day this year.
On that day not only are day
and night equal, but the sun rises
and sets exactly in the east and ex-
actly in the west.
But Of more Importance than that
10 some Brownsville perso.-s we
know is where to get the where
withal TO get that new fall suit and
hat. OF course Sam Perl ct al.
would like to speak out here, but
they are ruled out on the grounds Of
advertising.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
WEATHER

For ID. ownsville and the Valley:
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednes-
day; not much change I'm temper
allure.
For East Texas. Cloudy with
occasional showers tonight and
Wednesday; not much change in
temperature.
Moderate to fresh southerly winds
on the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23

Inspect Your Policies
Rio GranGe Valley Trust co. (Adv.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23

TIDE TABLE
High and lcw tide at Point Isabel
tomorrow under normal m~eteornl0-
glcal conditions.
High ........ 4.06 a- .~.. Sal n. N1-
Low ......l0-28 a. I'M: 11.39 -. rn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23

RIVER FORECAST
There will be no material change
In the river during the next "a To
Az hours.
Flood Present TA-HK 14-HY.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23

OOKING over the Valley hap
penings Is they confront US to-
day, We find that life has its
little ups and downs.
While some r talking Of run
ming John Corner for president,
Carlos Watson is talking about how
he is not going to let him even be
congressman from this district. In
case Nj. Watson does not defeat
MI. Garner. Mr.. Garner should be
speaker OF the house when the SOL
ons gather again.