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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-28
COLLIER CHIEF
EXPECTED HERE
Owen r. White Arrives For
Creager Libel Suit
Opening May 5

Here I am. but I don't know
how long I viii be here" said Owen
p. White, nationally famous writer,
Monday.
Mr.. White l. In Brownsville in
connection with the 81 1000, 900 libel
suit filed against Golfers maya
zine by r. p. Creager. Brownsville.
The trial will open May 5. a the
local court.
The trial? You know more about
IL than I do. I am here merely as
a witness. and I didn't even know
that c. z. Kelley, Golfers attor-
ney. was here until I was told Sun
day" he continued.
Mr.. White, tall. well-built, with
gold-rimned spectacles resting on
high cheekbones. dressed in black
with a small Homburg hat of the
same color. arrived i'm Brownsville
Sunday and registered AZ the XII
Jardin hotel.
MY visit here this time will
depend upon the length of the
trial" he explained. He added that
this was his fourth trip 70 Browns
vile.
Chenery May Come
When asked to verify the report
that William Ludlow Chenery,
editor Of Golfers magazine. would
attend the trial here. he said that
he was under the impression that
the editor would be here.
The last time that I was in New
York, two months ago. he init
mated that he would be in Browns
vile, and I think that he will -
Mr.. White stated.
IN answer 70 the inevitable ques-
ton What do you think Of the
Valley" the famous author said that
he thought il vas n Of the best
sections III the country.
IL have just written an article
on the Lower Rio Grande Valley
which will appear in the current
(Coptinued on page 10)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-28
City Census Campaign Is
Opened by Volunteer Army

Brovnsvnles volunteer army Of determined census-takers went into
action today with the firm resolve to bring the final population total 70
well above the 10000 mark.
The volunteer workers, including the towns most prominent citizens
set out following a meeting at the chamber Of commerce building az
10 o'clock.
tor. w. B. Clint. z. A. Rosenthal. Z. B. Rentfro. and G. c. Richardson,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-28

secretary OF n COmMlllees pre-
sided over the meeting.
Practically the entire list Of dis
trict captains was present. this
number including Charles Burton,
Sam Perl, r. M. Pate, IsmalI "a
rate, z. A. Monsees, Antonio Ia
mayo, "A. @. Hipp, Alfred Putegnat.
Mike Groom, Ed Mockbee. Angus
tine Celaya, Jr., "A. X. Black, III. u.
Tucker. Stanley Ford, and James
l.. Abney.
City Secured
Mr.. Lamberton reviewed the sit
uation and explained the use Cf
the blanks provided the enumera-
tors. Approximately 70 pres
ent at the meeting, and il was ex-
planned that a large number OF the
workers were already securing the
city listing names.
The manner in which the city's
census-takers will work makes the
executive committee responsible for
the work done. The captains, two
or three in each OF Brownsville's
IL districts, Will have n large num-
Der OF men unde- them, and will be
directly responsible for them. When
the workers finish their district, they
will give their blanks TO the cap
tains and the captains in turn viii
give them to the executive commit
tee. This committee will then give
the results TO IL. Il Benefits official
department in Fort Brown, after
which a check viii be made by the
federal man.
TO Use Fine Combs
The new men will call at every
residence and business house II the
city limits, and ask, first, If the fed
eral enumerator has called. II ht
has and has gathered the necessary
information. the city men will only
| take down the name OF the head o.
the house. the number Of person;
included In the household. and " Z
servant resides on the premises.
However. If the federal enumera'
Continued on page l0)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-28
Scientists Watch Eclipse
Every Known Invention Employed to Obtain
Record of Shadow for Posterity

SAN FRANCISCO. April 2s-OP-The moon, passing in front Of the
sun, today cast a shadow a half mile wide on the earth, and scientists
with the aid Of radio. telescope, arplane, and spectroscope, arranged TO
record the event for poEeuty.
The path Of totally started about 300 miles 1t ss and swept east
ward Just north Of San Francisco across the Sierra mountains. Totally
was at approximately IL a. m
Ingenuity Of scores Of scientists we're taxed by efforts to photograph
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-28
CHINESE BAKER
HELD MISSING

Samuel Shong, a Chinaman, well
known resident Of Matamoros has
disappeared. Shong has lived in
Matamoros several years and has
operated a bakery in the border
city.
The circumstances that surround
Shong's disappearance has led TO
varied comments among the resi-
dent sof the border City According
to information furnished by the
MatanIoros police chief, Shong was
apparently engaged in the prepar-
alton Of dough last night when he
was attacked by unknown persons.
He put UP a struggle, but was over
powered and carried away. The
same men, thought TO be Orientals,
carried Shong away unconscious. As
yet his whereabouts Is unknown.
The Matamoros police department
Is working on the case since IL Is
believed that Shong met with foul
play and that his body has been
buried near Matam0ros.
Case a Mystery
An Oriental air OF mystery sur
rounds the case. A safe deposit
box was rifled and $500 were taken
Tracks leading from the bakery 70
the street outside indicate that sew
eral men entered the place last night
and Shong disappeared between
eleven and one o'clock. A boy,
aSiaer " the room Al ioininp the
bakery says that he did not hear
signs Of a struggle.
Geronimo Wing and Jose Ramos
are being held in the Matamoros
jail pending Investigation or the
affair. Wing Is an employe Of the
victim. The bakery is located az
Bravo and 18th streets.
The boy helper who was asleep al
Continued on page 10)
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NATIONS STUDY
WATER
Prior Rights to Rio Grande Waters Basis
OF Contention AS Delegates
Fail to Agree
By X L. SEXTON

WASHINGTON, April 2S-whle no agreement was reached by the
American and Mexican sections Of the International Water Commission
relative to division Of the waters of the Rio Grande, Colorado and Tia
Juana rivers, the report Of the commission, recently submitted to con-
gress BY President Hoover. Is expected To be the basis upon which Z
treaty between the two republics, covering the division OF these waters,
may be negotiated by the state department.
The report Is luminous and i accompanies BY q number u exhibits
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-28
IN OUR
VALLEY
HOW ABOUT IT?
- BY CHARLES HALL q

HOW ABOUT 1T?
Clearly everyone has a week
ness for something"
Rudy Vallee, crooner.
All / want in the world is a
man and I want him to love me
!or myself only and not because
l am a great success"
Peggy Hopkins Joyce
a preacher in this day needs
tne skin Of a hippopotamus. the
endurance OF a camel. the agility
OF a greyhound. the heart Of a
non and the patience Of a DON
key"
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DRIVER KILLED

NOCONA April 2S-tP - Jess
Kicks. 80. truck driver, was killed
near here last night while unload
ing a heavy derrick. Heavy tim
hers crushed out his life.
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DAILY RTYER ~

The river will rise 10 about two
thirds bankful nc san Benito and
Brownsville late this afternoon and
tonight then start falling slowly al
most Immediately thereafter.
Flood Present 24-Hr. 24-Hr.
Stage Stage Ching. Rain
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-28
BROWNSVILLE
GUNS CLAIM
TWO VICTIMS
Negroes May Die AS
Result Of Wound:
Youth Shot

Two persons were in the Mercy
Hospital Monday suffering from
wounds they received in shooting af-
trays Saturday and Sunday nights
here.
Isabel Bankston, 22-year-old ne
gress, was in a serious condition as
the result Of 38-calibre pistol wounds
in the groin and right leg. She was
suffering internal hemorrhages
Monday and there was some concern
for her life. Arruttce Price, "a
year-old negress. was in the county
Jail as an outgrowth OF the shoot
ing.
Luis Oquinaco, about 20. was shot
in the right side with a load Of
birdshot by a nightwatchman in the
the Missouri Pacific freight yard
late Saturday night. His injuries
were painful but not Of a serious
nature.
Following a succession of box car
robberies the Waterman was placed
in the yards Saturday night. Friday
a car belonging TO National Biscuit
company had been robbed. Officers
discovered the loot under a nearby
building and left 1t there in order
10 catch the culprits.
Confession Is Made
Late Saturday night the watch
man saw two youths approach the
stolen goods and attempt to take
il from under the building. When
he called for them to halt they broke
and ran. He fired after the flee
ing figures. A few moments later
City Policemen A. Garcia and A.
Oliveria picked up Aquinaco as he
staggered through the streets.
Sunday the boy made a written
| confession to 1t. OF Police John IT.
Armstrong.
Sunday night 1t. Armstrong was
called to the negro section TO quell
a disturbance between a man and
woman. A crowd gathered around as
the argument was settled. Shortly
after the principals had been sent
on their way. Isabel Bankston said.
Somebody has been talking about
me, officers state.
Charges Withheld
At that point Arruttce Price pull
ed a pistol and shot the negresS
twice before the gun could be taken
from her. officers say. The injured
woman was taken to the hospital
and her asSailant to the county
Jail.
Charges are being held UP pend
ing the outcome Of the injuries.
Deputy Sheriff r. G.. Delaney was
with 1t. Armstrong at the time.
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TTTHEN civic circles start selling
tV Brownsville in a big way, after
the port comes, population is
going 70 be one Of the greatest Of
factors toward successful sales.
The same applies to Point Isabel,
except that the ratio Of growth will
be larger. Point Isabel is not con-
sidered q city 10 start with. 1t will
certainly be in line to make one.
c she ships start coming in.
The Carbon County news., 1930-02-13
SEVEN TEAMS TO
COMPETE FOR INDIE
PENDENT HONORS
TWO-DAY TOURNAMENT In ROB-
ERTS GYM, SLATED FOR FEB
RUARY 20. AND %

Seven or more basketball teams
will compete for Independent honors
during a two-day scramble to be
staged at Roberts Saturday and Sun
day, February % and 23. The games
will be played in the newly erected
regulation gym of Roberts high
school
. The playing schedule, slated for the
Roberts tournament, involves II
games. Additional teams may enter
before the tournament dates. II
Bearcreek will meet Joliet in the
first game of a series of IL, the game
to begin at 1880 Saturday evening,
February %; followed by Roberts VS..
Fromberg and Edgar vs.the- -DeMolay
team Of Red Lodge
Red Lodge will meet the winner of
the Edgar-DeMolay faction at ten
o'clock Sunday morning, February 23.
The loser of the Bearcreek-Joliet
game will meet the loser Of the Rob-
erts-Fromberg scramble Sunday fore
noon also.
Spectators Sunday afternoon will
CONTINUED on page 81 !
The Carbon County news., 1930-02-13
CARBON co. RECEIVES
$5,676.75 AS SHARE OF
LICENSE MONEY
LICENSE FEE PROVIDED S279,-
304.75 FOR DISTRIBUTION TO
MONTANA COUNTIES

The road fund Of Carbon county is
to be enriched to the amounted of S5,-
676.75 which will be the first returns
from the new Montana automobile
license fee, or the returns for the
month of January.
The license fee provided S279, ,804.-
rs for distribution among all Montana
counties. Fees this year are based
on weight with a $40 minimum fee
fer Fords
Cascade county heads the list in
amount of return for the month of
January It will receive S39,646.50.
One other county, Gallatin, which will
receive almost $26,000.00, surpasses
Silver Bow county, which almost in
variably tops the list.
During 1929 the total motor license
fees returned to the counties where
applications originated. reached more
than a million and half.
During the month just past licens-
es have already been issued to 22,-
54S cars and trucks, not exempt, ac-
cording to figures from Deer Lodge,
that residents are filing.
their applications early.
The Carbon County news., 1930-02-13
MINE ACCIDENT
FATAL TO NICK
THOMAS SATDAY
81 -YEAR-0LD NIPpER MEETS
WITH ALMOST INSTANT DEATH
IN MINE ACCIDENT

Nick Thomas, 2l-year-old nipper
lat the Washoe mine, was almost in
stantly killed late Saturday afternoon
when dragged and crushed between a
powder car and low ceiling in vein
2. He. died from confusion of the
head and crushed chest :, ~
Funeral services were held yestet-
Fday afternoon at two O'clock from
Scotch Coulee hall under the direc-
tion OF the Downward Funeral Home.
Interment was made in the Bearcreek
cemetery.
The young man was a member of
the Creation National Benefit So
ciety,. S. n. P. j., and Miners Union.
All of the. organizations conducted
brief but impressive services at the
grave. A long cortege, led by the
Red Lodge bands followed the casket,
banked with many beautiful flowers,
to the final resting place.
The accident occurred in the late
afternoon, after the young man had
put in several hours Of overtime. He
had frequently worked overtime and
on the day Of the fatal accident his
working companions had suggested
that he go home at the. close of his
regular day shift. Shortly before 700
O'Clock, as he was making prepara-
tions to go to the surface of the mine
and was placing the last powder car
on a siding, he stepped up on the
bumper of the moving car, whereas
he had made it a practice to walk
in the low ceiling tunnel. His head
came in contact with a cross beam,
striking him with such force that he
spraWled across the car and was
dragged between the car and ceiling
for distance from 5 to 10 feet.
When other workers reached him
he was almost dead. Before the
bearing the dying man,
reached the first aid station at the
mine surface he had passed away.
The coroner was Immediately call
ed, who brought the remains to Red |
Lodge for burial preparations.
Nick Thomas, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Tom Thomas, was born in Jugo-
Slavia, November 19, 1907. He is
by his parents and one sis
ter, Jennie, aged ~.
The Carbon County news., 1930-02-13
CHARLES BOWLEN;
"a YEARS MASON.
.GH
DIED YESTERDAY

Charles Bowlen, aged father OF C.
G. Bowlen, and prominent Mason,
passed away at his apartments in
the rear. of the Savoy hotel building,
late yesterday afternoon.
Death was attributed to acute dill
alton of the heart and infirmities of
old age. He collapsed about 4:45
yesterday while walking across a
room with the assistance Of his SON.
Mr.. Bowlen would have been 80
years old. September next, having
been born in Philadelphia September
16, 1910. He was 54-year-old mem
Der of the Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
'Masons and recently received fifty
year membership certificate from
that order.
Mr.. Bowlen came to Red Lodge
from Portland, Oregon, in 1895
The body rests at the Martin Fun
eral Home, pending burial arrange
ments.
The Carbon County news., 1930-02-13
BOY SCOUT ANNUAL
QUOTA Is SET At
SlO0 FOR RED LODGE
LOCAL COUNCIL HOLDS BUsI-
NESS MEETING LAST THURS.
DAY EVENING
QUOTA OF s1OO FIXED FOR RED
LODGE TO FURTHER SCOUT
WORK HERE

Last Thursday evening, two days
prior to the opening of the Twentieth
Boy Scout Anniversary Week, celeb
rated this year from February to
13, Scout Executive George ". Ros-
kie ard R. 7. Ferguson, board men,
Der of Yellowstone district of Boy
Scouts, observed an evening Of scout
work with the local troops. The
meeting was held in the law offices of
Il. A. Simmons.
The principal business before the
local coucil members and troops was
the matter of financial participation
in the Yellowstone Valley Council Of
Boy Scouts by the Red Lodge district
Mr. Roskie pointed out the advan-
tages to be gained in the way of sup
ervision and general help by partici-
patton in the Yellowstone council.
such as instructing scoutmasters and
commissioners in general work, hold
ing courts of honor, outlining of ae-
tlvlty program, supervising camping,
training, hiking, awarding of medals,
personal visitation of scout executive,
training leaders, extension of scout
ing to enlarged membership, comply
ing and carrying out rules and regu-
lations Of the national boy scouts or
ganization, inter-troop activities and
insuring permanency Of scouting
A quota of S100 was fixed for Red
Lodge in order to further the scout
here and the allotment will
be raised by solicitation and popular
subscription. The local seoutmasters,
Rev. Fl. Miller Scott and Rev. G. G.
Hannah, spoke fayorably in regard to
action which would affiliate the two
local troops with the Yellowstone
area.
Allotments for other Yellowstone
district councils have been fixed as
follows: Billings, $4,000; Bozeman,
$3.50; Livingston, $3.50; Miles City,
$500; Glendive, 5000; Roundup, $50;
Red Lodge, $500; miscellaneous, 500.
The Carbon County news., 1930-02-13
LOCAL LETTUCE
CROP RANKS in
STATES INDUSTRY
STATE DEPT. SAYS RED LODGE
SECTION ADDING MATERIALLY
TO GROWING RrnIrsTRY
PRODUCT is PROFITABLE. AND
ECONOMICAL TO RAISE, AND
MARKET

Lettuce production in the Red
Lodge section is adding materially
to the rapidly growing lettuce indus
try Of Montana, according to the
state department of agriculture, la
Dor and industry at Helena.
Lettuce for the big market is pro-
duced principally in the Bitter Root
valley, the Red Lodge section and
the industry is being established in
the Gallatin valley.
During the 1929 production season
the state shipped to foreign markets
about 40 carloads of this farm pro-
duct in addition to large quantities
of this fresh vegetable supplied to
state markets. Out.of- state ship
ments moved generally to Minneap-
oils, st. Paul, Omaha, Lincoln Chi
cago and St. Louis.
Production for foreign markets in
the state has increased rapidly in the
few years Montana producers have
invaded this profitable line of activ-
lty. 1t is one of the most profitable
crops farmer can develop, according
to state agricultural heads, who state
that it is as cheap to produce up to
the harvesting time as is the potato
crop. The main expense comes at
the time of cutting, trimming, grad
ing and Grating. The average gross
return to the producer is 81 900 or
trifle better per acre. A carload
consists of from 280 to, 800 crates.
each containing four to five dozen
heads, averaging so to 70 pounds of
lettuce to the crate. In the absence
of preceding facilities the Montana
product is packed with ice and ship
ped in refrigerator cars.
The first Montana crop usually
comes along between June rs and
July a, with the second crop the lat
ter part of September or early in
October. The Montana crop IS ready
for market after the eastelh any
southern crops are off, thereby insur-
ing good market. RI
The Carbon County news., 1930-02-13
CARBON Hi MEET BIG
TIMBER FIRST DAY OF
TOURNAMENT
YELLOWSTONE DISTRICT TOUR
NAMENT BEGINS WEDNES-
DAY, FEB. rs

Bearcreek won first place, Belfry
second and Red Lodge third in the
subdistrict basketball tournament
held in Fromberg last week in which
eight high school boys teams parti-
cipated.
The boys of Carbon County High
School, Red Lodge, defeated From
berg, % to 10, Friday and lost to Bel
fry, 16 to a. Carbon won from
Edgar the following day by a 28-11
score.
The local team will oppose Big
Timber in one Of the opening games
of the Yellowstone district cage tour
nament, slated to begin in Billings
Wednesday, February 26. Twelve
teams will compete in the tourney for
which 21 games have been scheduled.
Games slated for the opening day
are: F'romberg VS. Joliet; Big Tim
ber VS.. Red Lodge; Worden VS.. Laur-
el, and Belfry VS.. Columbus. Bill
lings, Bearcreek, Park City and Har-
din drew byes.
On Thursday, February N, Wednes-
days winners will play teams which
drew byes. Friday, Thursdays win
ners will play off among themselves,
while Thursdays losers will be play
ing off contests toward the high pos
ition in the inner triangle, position
which in the end, will adow the in
ner triangle champs only to meet the
losers in the final contest for second
honors.
Out Of Friday nights scramble will
emerge two undefeated teams, which
will play in the finals Saturday night
for the Yellowstone district cham
Top rank among losers will be as
pired to Saturday evening.
The Carbon County news., 1930-02-13
Montana Wheat Farms Are Fau-
ored Due To Lou Cost Of Pro-
duction, According to McKelvie
CON0C0 PROGRAM
WILL BROADCAST
CUSTER'S BATTLE

| The epic story of the courage Of a
detachment of the Seventh U. S. Cav
airy which went to its death to man
under the soft radiance of June
moon in Montana. when trapped in an
ambush by the bloody Sioux Indian
tribes, forms the theme of another
historical playlet of the West, which
will be enacted Thursday, February
20, by the Conoco Adventurers over
the N. B. C. network.
There is no more courageous chap
ter in the history of the American
army than this story of the gallant
fashion in which General George
Armstrong Custer and his advance
guard Of 264 regulars, hopelessly out
numbered and trapped in the valley
of the Little Big Horn river, upheld
the best traditions of the army and
fought until every man was slaugh-
tered by the savage Sioux. The play
let opens with a scene in the home of
General Custer, who had served with
distinction in the Civil war, before he
was sent west to subdue the Indians
and win large section of what is
now the great scenic wonderland of
the western United States from the
savages who roamed its plains and
forests.
Special musical effects have been
produced to strengthen the setting Of
the playlet, which drew upon the au-
thentic histories written by Gen. Gus
ter's widow for facts to make the
playlet faithful reproduction Of the
actual happenings. The Conoeo Ad-
ventarela, representatives OF the Con-
tinental Oil company, each Thursday
night reproduce some dramatic epi-
sode in the history of the west, now
the mecca Of millions of motor tour
lists each summer i,,
The programs may be heard over
the n. b. c. network including these
stations. WIS, Chicago, KWK, St.
Louis; WDAF, Kansas City; WREN,
Lawrence; WOW, Omaha; WHO, Des
Moines; WLW, Cincinnati; VINO,
Memphis; KVOO, Tulsa, WKY, Okla
homa City; WFAA, Dallas; KTHS,
Hot Springs; KPRC, Houston; WOAI, |
San Antonio; KOA, Denver; KSL,
Salt Lake City; and WHAS, Louis
Vile. IL ~ IT,.
The Carbon County news., 1930-02-13
MRS. LILLIAN HART
FUNERAL HELD MON

Attended by large number Of sor-
rowing friends, the funeral of Mrs.
Lillian Hart, daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs. Leander Anderson of Washoe,
took place Monday afternoon at two
o'clock from Workers hall. Interment
was made in plot in the Red Lodge
cemetery. Matt Erkkila officiated
at the last rites which were directed
by B. B. Downward
Mrs. Hart, 81 years of age, died
in Butte at the home of sister, Mrs.
A. Peterson, from pneumonia Of
weeks duration. The remains were
brought to Red Lodge Sunday.
Lillian Anderson was born in Bon
ner, Montana, and came to Red Lodge
with her parents when an infant She
attended the local schools and five
years previous to her marriage to
Clarence Hart, which occurred about
10 years ago, she was employed in
the local exchange of the Mountain
States Telephone and Telegraph COM
pany.
Besides her parents and husband,
Mrs, Hart is survived by a daughter,
Margaret Hart; four brothers, Emil
Matt and Ollie Anderson Of Bear
creek, Elmer Of Hoquiam, Wash; and
Mrs. A. Peterson, Of Butte
The pallbearers were Warner Mat
SOM Nelson Lane, Emil Maxi, Ed
ward Bloom, Charles Nivala and Eli
ar1tonen