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The Washington times., 1930-03-22
WEATHER DETAILS
FORECAST FOR TO-DAY
AND TOMORROW

For the District Of Columbia a-Im-
creasing eloudinsss and continued cold
today, with some probability Of rain
by tonight or tomorrow: moderate
north and northeast winds.
For Virginia-Mostly cloudy today
and tomorrow, probably rain tomorrow
and In south portion today; colder
and northeast winds.
For Maryland--IncreasinR cloudiness
and continued cold today, with some
probability OF rain in south portions
tonight or tomorrow; fresh north and
northeast winds.
RIVER CONDITIONS
Potomac and Shenandoah clear at
Harpers Ferry.
FLYING WEATHER FORECAST
Washington to Long Island-Increaa-
ing clOudiness, high clouds today:
moderate to fresh northerly winds near
Washington and fresh to strong north
west or north near Long Island at
surface, fresh northwest at 1000 feet
and fresh to strong west northwest at
5000 feet.
Washington to Norfolk--Mostly cloudy
sky today. with rain, except pr0ba bly,
near Washington: moderate to fresh
north and northeast winds up to 1000
feet and fresh west northwest at 5000
feet.
Washington to Dayton-Partly cloudy
sky today, moderate north or north
east winds UP to 1000 feet and fresh
west northwest at 5000 feet.
OTHER TEMPERATURER
The Washington times., 1930-03-22
Andor de Hertelendy
And Former 'Skee' Hit
Will Come to Capital

Mr.. and Mrs. Andor de Her
telendy will come from Buda-
pest, Hungary, in April to be
the guests of the latter's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Rey-
nolds Hit, at their home on
New Hampshire Avenue for a
visit of several months.
Mrs. de Hertelendy will be
remembered as Miss Elizabeth
Hit. Not long after her mar.
riage to the young Hungarian,
who then was attached as Sec
retary to the legation here.
they left for Budapest, where
Mr.. de Hertelendy has been
attached to the home office
for about two years.
This will be the first trip
"Skee"-as she is affection
ately known-has made home
during that time. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hertelendy are bringing
their baby with them, and
their friends here are antici.
pating seeing the child, born
in Europe, for the first time.
Visitors In South
Major General and Mrs.
Frank Mccoy were guests at a
dinner given in their honor last
evening by the General Reserve
Officers Association Of Au-
guSta, Ga.
General and Mrs. Mccoy are
in Augusta to attend the spring
horseShow.
Mr.. and Mrs. F.. D. Perkins.
OF Aston, Mass, and Mr.. and
Mrs. c. F. Macdonald, of Bos-
ton, Mass, motored to Wash
ington and are stopping at the
Cairo Hotel for a few days.
4 + +
Hunting Today
The Riding and Hunt Club is
holding their weekly hunt on
the Andrew j. Cummings es-
tate in Chevy Chase, Md, this
afternoon instead of the end
Of Massachusetts, Avenue, as an
nounced yesterday. Mrs. F. M.
Andrews and Miss Winifred
West will act as whips, Thomas
Cook as huntSman and Major
w. M. Grimes, master of
hounds.
William Harryman Rapley,
director Of the National Thea
ter, with Mrs. Rapley, will sail
April 10 on the s. S. Vulcania
for Trieste, Italy, for an indefi-
mite Sojourn abroad.
**
Here from School
Miss Jean Woodson is the
guest Of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene r. Woodson, for
the spring holidays.
Box Holders for Circus
Box holders for the annual
Society Circus at Fort Myer on
March 90 will include the
Chief of Staff and Mrs. Charles
P. Summerall, Maj. Gen. Guy
v. Henry. Lieut.. Col. Cortlandt
Parker, Major John T. McLane,
Major r. L. Foster, Mrs. G. r:
Cecil, Mrs. N. H. Luttrell, Mrs.
c. c. Weeks, Col. Alexander
Rodgers, Mrs. Newbold Noyes,
Major Frederick Gilbreath, Col.
r. Pope HennesSy, Mrs. G. H.
LeFevre, Col. D. L. Stone, Mrs.
Frank S. Hight, Mrs. John D.
Burnett, Maj. Gen. w. D. Cor
NOR, Mrs. D. C. Stapleton, Mrs.
George HuddleSton, Major
George S. Patton, jr., Col.
Henry D. Whitfield, Lieut.. Col.
Kenyon Joyce, Senor M. C.
Quesada, Mrs. U. S. Grant Sd,
Mrs. John Buchanan, r. w.
Boiling, Mrs. Dallas D. l.. Nc
Grew, Mrs. Frank r. Jelleff
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-01
IRRIGATION
PLAN PROBED
Robertson Leaves for Austin
To Study Franklin
Tract Project
fsnecIal TO The HcraldD

SAN BENITO. May Frank >
Robertson left Wednesday night for
Austin where he viii look over
plans OF the irrigation district
covering the Franklin Tract near
E~dinburg.
Mr.. Robertson y looking over
the plans as representative OF the
Joint Association Of Cameron : Hi
dalgo County Water improvement
districts which ~ opposed To grant
ing "a water permit to the Franklin
interests on the grounds Of un-
feasibility.
The State Board OF Water En-
eineers several months ago issued
an order which would grant a per-
NIT 20 the Franklin interests when
1t was shown that the project was
feasible. that the cost would not
be excessive. and that sufficient
storage would be provided The
Valley association OF water districts
secured the promise that II would
have the privilege Of examining
plans submitted by the applicants.
The Franklin tract was recently
organized into en- irrigation district.
bonds voted. and plans announced
for construction or an irrigation
system.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-01
SHOCK FATAL
TO VALLEY MAN

HARLINGEN. May Heroic ef-
forts to save the life o. Earl Smith,
employe OF the Central Power and
Light company, proved OF no avail
here yesterday and ne died al 8 o.
clock at the Valley Baptist hospital.
While working near La Feria,
Smith received a Jolt OF 4,500 cleo
trio volts. This was about 2 o'clock,
Several hours we're spent in an
attempt to revive him and at one
time 1t was thought the methods
would be successful.
The tragedy occurred when a
crosSarm was being raised TO re-
place another, and in some manner
came In contact with the 1900 line
and Smith reached down taking
hold OF the croSsarm to guide IL "a
position, when it came in contact
with the 4.600 volts.
Smith had been connected with
the utility company for the past
two years. coming to It's employ AT
San Benito from Bridgeport, Texas,
He Is survived by his wife and one
child Of San Benito, and was %
years Of age.
Funeral arrangements are IN
charge OF the Thompson mortuary
Funeral services will be conduct
ed tonight at Z p. m. in San Benitc
after which the body will be for
warded to Bridgeport, Texas, for
burial.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-01
Irrigation Contract
For District IA Let

Contract for installation OF 9
81 500 900 irrigation system on Cam
eron County Water Control and
improvement District No. IA. has
been let to the williams Engineer
ing company Of Dallas and Ten
neSsee.
The district. northeast Of Browns
vile. includes approximately i5,-
10000 acres covering the Box tract,
the Laguna Vista tract, the Boorye
tract and the BOYD tract. Col Lutte
P. Slower is president Of the dis
trict.
Construction Is expected to start
in June. Practically the entire sys-
tenn Is to be concrete. with part
underground work. The ares is TO
be developed mainly as a citrus
tract, with potatoes and other
crops as well. Plans are for storage
Of water in reSacas and lakes on
the tract.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-01
MESSAGE ASKS
LOOKOUT FOR
LIFE BOATS
Position Of Ship Is Not
Given I'm Help
Call

A crew OF q lost ship fs believed
to be battling toward Point Isabel
today, and r. :. Coast Guards are
on the out vIve 70 render assistance
the first moment any Intirnation czr
be had or the whereabouts of thr
survivors.
The coast guard is SOMEWHAT han
dicapped ia scouting for the atruE
Cling boats BY virtue OF the small
amount of information Ia the mes
sage which told or the disaster and
the predicament Of the crew.
Capt. Reed Of the Point Isabel STA
ton received q notice 70 be on the
lookout for the crew of "a wrecked
ship, which had taken to the ifa
boats and was believed 70 be IT.
tempting % reach "Brownsv4Ile."
Immediately Captain Reed nnti-
fled Mexican authorities and ~
along the water fronts Of both ma
tons today a sharp lockout s bong
kept.
Capt. Reed reported rough water
in the gulf and the crew may find 1t
hard to make II To land. lie said
neither the latitude nor the lcngi-
tude Of the wrecked ship was given
nor is its name known.
Mexican authorities readily res
pended to the call and NIL along the
Mexican coast. where IL might hA
possible for the boat or boats r.
reach land extra watches are being
placed. VIM. Neale. deputy GUS
toms collector, is working in co-np-
Grafton with Capt. Reed and Mexican
coast authorities.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-01
Harlingen School
Nearing Completion

HARLINGEN, May 1.-The new
Harrington high school building Is
expected to reach completion be-
tween the first and fifteenth Of the
month, according to reports made TO
O. NJ. Joyner. president Of the local
school board. Dedication exercises
will probably be held about May ID.
The building is said to be u OF
the best constructed and equipped
OF any modern schaal house in the
Valley. It's rooms are light and airy,
and every provision viii be made for
the comfort and convenience Of both
students and teachers. according to
the builders .
Harrington viii have its first gym
nasium in the new building, which
will also be used as a general as
sembly room and center for student
activities. The feature Of the build
ing was constructed with the spec
ial idea Of providing a general as
sembiy place for students. in addi-
ton TO its use as a gymnasium.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-01
MATAMOROS
POLICE DROP
TONG THEORY
Neighbor Of Murdered
Baker Is Sought
In Case

Nicolas Moran, Is being sought by
the Matamcros police IN connection
with the mysterious Staying OF Sa-
muel Shong, Matamoros Chinese
baker, who was brutally murdered
early Monday morning.
Moran. living in q house adjoin-
ing Shong disappeared as soon as
he was released from custody Tues
day morning. Sr. Librado Salinas,
Matamoros police chief. arrested
Moran's wife Tuesday afternoon. In
Moran's house, which was searched
by officers, Si69.lO pesos were
found, it was said. No one could
give an account of how the money
got there. The money found, Is exac-
tly one third of the total that was
taken from the safe deposit box
owned by Shong on the morning Of
the murder, and police are working
TO determine if Ii has any connec-
ton with the robbery and murder.
The scene or the murder on
Fourteenth and at Bustamante and
Bravo. has been visited by hundreds
Of persons. eager to see the scene
of one Of the most mysterious OF
murders in Matamoros The place
is being guarded by Matamoros po-
lIcemen.
Sra. Cruz Teran de Moran. the
woman being held by Matamoros
police in connection with the in
vestigation. has continually denied
any knowledge Of the affair. "Yo no
Sc NADIA de ESQ., Il do not know any
thing about that declared Sra.
Moran to Police Chief Salinas
when he questioned her regarding
the murder.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-01
Spanish Priest Is
Rescued bv Chinese

SHANGHAI. MAY 1-tP1-Jesuits
at Anking. capital Of Anhwei prov
ince. telegraphed today that Taihu
and Hwoshan. Anhwei. had been
taken BY bandits April q, and that
the Rev. Julio Herrera, Spanish
priest who had teen captured by
the outlaws. had been rescued by
provincial troops on the same day.
The Rev. Father Herrera was TAX
en- TO Anking.
The fate Of Fathers Hidalgo and
Vito. believed to have fallen into
the hands Of the bandits. was I'M
known. but provincial authorities
promised TO undertake their res
cue
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-01
Herald Mails Out
Dimes for Names
o The Brownsville Herald

TODAY The Brownsville Herald
is mailing out a number Of
dimes to persons who have
sent in names to aid in the cen
Sus work.
Payry.nt Is being made where
1t is found that the enumerators
have not already taken them.
Many imbued with the impor-
lance Of the work have answered
the offer Of ten cents per name
made by The Herald, and have
refused to take the ten cents
Most Of those going out today
are TO Riddles and their energy
and ambition is to be commend
ed.
The city supplementary census
force will soon have the city e
checked. and the interest in the
campaign aroused by The Her
aid will soon have every possible
name listed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-01
HEAVY CROP
Mexican Tomatoes Will Not
Affect Valley
Especial 10 the Herald.)


HARLINGEN, May Valley to-
mato growers and shippers are not
expecting to encounter the devas-
tating competition of Mexico toma-
to crops which Florida growers n
experiencing. local market experts
believe. following reports that Flor
ida markets are suffering the in
roads OF the Mexican shipments.
Many OF the Florida growers are
reported to be losing money with
the drop in the market accompany
ing the foreign products. The heavy
part Of the Mexico tomato crop is
already out. according to local grow
ers. who see d steady market with
a fair price for the remainder Of
the Valley crop.
The local tomato crop Is In excel
lent condition, they say, and ship
ments from now on from the Valley
are expected to be heavier.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-01
Matarnoros Workers
Elect Pretty Girl

Members Of workmen's unions in
Matamoros have held a contest for
the past month 10 elect the "Ob-
rera Bonita Prettiest working
Crib. Miss Delfina Flores has been
declared elected BY a small margin
OF votes.
Today. Labor dav In Mexico. the
"Obrera Bonita will be honored
with a ball and n fiesta 10 be held
in the rooms OF the Matamoros
workmen's society near the Plaza
&c Ia Capilla.
Floating at the headquarters of
the communists in Matamoros was
the red and black flag IN honor
OF labor day The N sd quarters arc
located at Sixth ana Bravo streets.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-01
Chicago Capitalists
Here In Amphibian

The first amphibian airplane 10
stop in Brownsville landed at the
Municipal airport Wednesday az
ternoon bringing several Chicago
capitalists to the Valley.
The party included George Bald
win. j. L. Hecht. and r. Gordon.
"A. J.. Caperton was the pilot.
The plane. which lands on either
land or water, was a huge Sikorski
amphibian. IL Is named the North
err Star.
The capitalists plan 70 remain In
this section several days. ard are
registered at a local hotel. They
could not be reached Thursday
morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-01
Pioneer Settler Of
San Benito Is Dead

T-WeCI3I 70 TTE HHTTIUT
SAN BENTTO. May 1--JOhn Will
lam Oaks, ~, died at his home in
Landrum Park near here early this
morning Funeral services r tD be
conducted this afternoon at A p- m.
at Thompson's fuDeral home, with
interment in the HarlinFen GEM
etery. Rev. z. ri. Marshall is TO-
o~fficiate.
Mr.. Oaks was a pioneer settler
tn this section.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-01
PLAN
FOR LIQUOR
DISTRIBUTION
Enforcement Group
Tells Wet Leader
Hoover's Idea

WASHINGTON. May Up ~
william II. Stayton, chairman Of
the board Of the Association Against
the Prohibition Amendment, testi-
fled today before the Senate Lobby
committee that four members of the
Hoover law enforcement commits
sion had told him they were trying
TO work out some other plan for
distribution of liquor than under
the present law"
He said the members of the COM
mission were Judge Kenyon. Dean
Pound, Colonel Anderson. and an
other one whom he said he could
not recall by name.
Hoover Doubtful
The witness gave this testimony
after Chairman Caraway questioned
him about a letter he wrote last
February TO Charles S. Wood Of
Philadelphia, which expressed the
opinion that President Hoover lis
beginning 10 doubt whether prohi-
bition can be enforced"
Stayton said he drew his "infsr-
ence" after appearing before the
law enforcement commission at its
request and after talking with sen
ators and representatives.
"AIany Questions"
He said that members OF the COM
mission asked him many questions"
concerning what might be substi-
tuted and that he offered a sugges-
ton.
Pressed by Caraway 10 tell what
the members OF the commission told
him Stayton replied:
They said they we're trying 70
work out some other plan for diStri-
button Of liquor other than under
present law
Continuing his testimony, Stay
ton said six members Of President
Hoover's cabinet thought prohibi-
ton a failure. He named them as
Secretaries Lamont, Davis. Brown,
Mellon, Adams and Stimson.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-01
Assault Charged

HOUSTON, May 1.-R%John
wv. Blevins. IS. stUvs salesman. yves
I'm the Goose Greek Jail today rhArR-
ed with assault To murder In con
nection with the fatal shooting of
Frank KNIGHT. On. Dayton oil field
worker. who had died I'm n Beau
mont hospital.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-01

to permit a police sergeant
to issue copies Of he charge.
Magistrate John OMalley, who
issued the warrant, gave the police
director a hearing and held him in
$500 bail for court. Commitment
papers, ordering the director sent 70
Moyamensing prison If bail was not
furnished. were made out by Magis-
trate OMalley.
Schofield ordered the police sta
ton cleared and fled to the SER
geant'S office. His chauffeur
rushed to hts side and warded off
John Milburn, magistrates cen
stable, who attempted TO serve the
papers.
Finally Schofield accepted service
Of the warrant, and was released on
his own recognizance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-01
HOOVER SENDS
NAVAL TREATY
TO SENATOR'S
Public Document One
Of Shortest In
History

WASHINGTON. May i-tF-Pre-
sident Hoover's letter transmitting
the London naval treaty to the
senate for ratification was one OF
the shortest Of such public docu-
ments in history.
The lone sentence Of less than
ninety words follows:
ITO the Senate:
With Treaty
II transmit herewith a treaty for
the limitation and reduction Of
naval armament. signed at London
on April %, 1880, by the pleni-
potentiaries OF the President OF the
United States Of America, the pre-
sident Of the French republic. His
Majesty the king Of Great Britain,
Ireland the British dominions be-
yond the seas. emperor Of India. His
Majesty the king OF Italy and His
Majesty the emperor OF Japan, TO
the ratification Of which I ask the
advice and consent OF the senate.
'2ANlfNQJ
Herbert Hoover"
Favored by Borah
Renewed assurances OF Senator
Borah's sympathetic attitude toward
the treaty bolstered the expecta-
ton OF the administration that
consideration Of the pact by the
senate would be expedited and
ratification enSue.
As chairman of the powerful for
eign relations committee, Borah
holds a position o. great strategic
Importance in the senate contest
over ratification. His approval Of
the pact, which Is still OF a con-
fidential nature, is regarded BY
those close TO tho president as n
notable preliminary victory.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-01
Matricide Count To
Be Examined Today

GAINESVILLE. May 1.-P1-
Charged with murder in the Staying
Of his mother, George Lloyd Baker,
10, faced examining trial today in
justice court.
Mrs. O.. w. Baker was killed Fri
day near Avery when she tried TO
take away a crib of corn and sever
al articles which had belonged 70
her estranged husband. dead only O
few days.
The youth claimed his father had
left his effects TO him and that he
had mortgaged his fathers personal
property to obtain funds for plant
ing the spring crop. The mother
lived at another farm with Barney
Baker. her other son.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-01
Largest Duty Fin
Paid L. S. by Woman

NEW YORK. May 1-tPI-A GER
titled check for s2l3 ,2S6. represent
ing the largest customs penalty ever
imposed by the treasury department
for an attempt TO evade duties. was
in the hands Of the collector OF the
port today.
1t was paid over by Mrs. Robert
L. Dodge. president OF a cosmetic
company, to cover duties and pen
alties on a quantity OF furs, wo-
mems apparel, and jewelry.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-01
Arrest Made in School Fight
800 Students Are Held After Police Engage
Pennsylvania University Men

PHILADELPHIA. May l-P-Dhector Of Public Safety Lemuel B.
Schored was arrested today Is the result o a controversy growing out
OF a battle on the campus OF the University Of Pennsylvania between po-
lice and students during which upwards Of 800 students were arrested.
They were released later.
The warrant for the directors arrest, sworn to by Michael j. Calby,
republican candidate for legislature from this city. charged Schofield
with obstructing justice. violating the act Of assembly Of 1915, and re-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-01
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Program Prepared

The Cinco de Mayo fiesta pro-
gram Is ready. Matamoros authori-
ties have been working during the
past week in preparation OF the
fiesta TO commemorate zaragoza's
victory over the French forces at
Puebla In 1852.
The complete program will be
announced tomorrow.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-01

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AUSTIN. May Jack Louiax
and Hayne DcmiEy, San Benito
prize debaters. ARE TO take part sn
the InterycholaStic league contest
here tonight.
They arrive In Austin this morn
ing accompanied By e. II. Robert
son. principal or the san BenIto
high school.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-01
Especial % the Herald

AUSTIN. May VALLEY school
superintendents viii meet at MeF-
cedes next Tuesday with "a. M-
Blackman. chief high school super
visor, to discuss credits and affiiia-
ton To be passed on by The state
committee orr classified and accred-
sted schools which viii meet hers in
June
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-01
Valley Boys Rule Cities
McAllen and San Benito Administrations
Under Youths Power for Day
Especial to The Herald.)

McALLEN, May i-McAnen high school students took over the rens
Of the city government OF McAIen Thursday, elected officials from the
school supplanhng regular city officials for the day. The event mark
ed the day in citizenship in the Boys Week program.
Politics held the high hand In the school Wednesday, when the cleo
ton was held, two tickets being in the field with q score Or candidates
on each.
The one-day term officials were Jim Bob Mar-1. mayor: Duane Per-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-01
Hit Run Driver
Injuries Child of 4
(Snecial 20 The Heraldl

Especial TO The Herald
SAN BENTTO. May 1.--Althcugh
officers are convinced Of the iden-
tity Of a hit-run driver who escaped
after seriously injuring four-year-
old Edelmira Benavides. the offend
er has not vet been apprehended.
The child. who was knocked down
Monday afternoon near the bale
grounds. Is in Valley Baptist hos
pltal for treatment Of scalp cuts
and body bruises and Is reported
resting easily.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-01
Reds Peaceful on May Day
Minor Clashes Occur Throughout World AS
Radicals Let OFF Steam

Early May day demonstrations. additionally the occasions for radical
organizations to let off steam. we're held peacefully in most places
throughout the world. Minor clashes occurred here and there.
In some cities Communist manifestations we're forbidden while in
others the police held a tight rein on demonstrations.
In Paris police quickly suppressed three demonstrations. one in the
city and two in the suburbs and arrested 223 persons on various charges.
About 10000 workers in the main industries were on strike. and no taxi
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-01

LONDON. May i-tFD-The Bank
Of England reduced the discount
rate today from three and one-hslf
TO three per cent.