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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
BIZ HOWARD w. BLAKESLEE,
Associated Press Science Editor

PASADENA, Calf, Sept. 23-lRl
"A discovery indicating how nature
determines whether sex shall be
male OF female "a reported TO the
national academy Of sciences today
by Or. Calvin B. Bridges Of Calf
ornia Institute Of Technology.
The method Is a matter of bal
ance between male and female ele-
ments in body cells, and differs
from many scientific findings which
credit sex control almost wholly
10 two specialized microscopical
particles in bodily cells.
In DR.. Bridges studies these two
particles are not alone. They still
exercise a large part OF the control,
but other particles which are known
mainly to control other bodily
characterizations. such as eye color
and shape. also have a small degree
OF sex determination and 1t Is the
sum OF them all that fixes the re-
suit.
DR.. Bridges work was done on
fruit flies. While he made no COM
ment on possible human applica-
tons, his findings increase the
complexity Of controlling sex, max
ing 1t appear nor remote than
ever that man may learn how to
fix in advance the sex of his chill
dren.
Determine Heredity
The control particles are chrom-
osomes. minute. threadlike bodies
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
QUITS
RACE FOR
COP. Nominee Feels
He Is Not Logical
Candidate

DALLAS Sept. 23-tP5-Dr. George
G. Butte Of Austin, republican 10
minee for governor. today withdrew
as a candidate In a letter to 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 as
the party nominee prior TO the
republican state convention In San
Angelo. but that it was not accept
ed.
He said he was thoroughly COR
WINGED" that I am not now the
logical candidate.
Or. Butte was the republican no
minee for governor In 1924 when
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 11-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 a more
effective candidate Is available"
Immediately after DR.. Butte's
telegram Of withdrawal had been.
the O.. O. p. leaders went into
executive session to choose q sue
cessor. They also had to select
nominees for attorney general.
railroad commissioner. lieutenant
governor and comptroller as the
primary nominees for those offices
had declined to make the aces.
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 ~" usually have been
credited with determining sex by
the way in which they combine.
For example, IN many cases a COM
bination Of two *" chromosomes
results In females and an *" and
~" combinations in males. DR..
Bridges theory is ore of genie
balance" in which the other chro-
mosomes also play a part In sex.
The evidence Re presented was
ob.ained from breeding thousands
OF fruit flies having a chromosome
combination that had not been
known previously to produce any
thing except males. He obtained
some females by a breeding process
that dropped out some Of the
chromosomes controls. This upset
the rsnic balance in favor Of the
females.
Some flies developed patches on
their bodies which were distinc-
lively female. UGH as absence OF
combs that characterize the males.
DR.. Bridges said this balance ex-
tends to all hereditary character
istics. such as the length OF wings
and size Of bodies. Some parts of
the chromosomes controlling wings
tend to make long mes and other
parts short ones so that the length
becomes finally a balance between
the two.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
Legion Auxiliary OF
District Will Meet

A regular meeting OF the Amer
lean Legion auxiliary Of the Fiji
tenth District Is to be held at
Alamo on Saturday, according to an
announcement by Mrs. NJ. <. Burk-
hart, Alamo, who is district chair
man
The meeting is to open at the
Community church at ! p. m. when
luncheon will be served. and those
desiring to attend should make
their luncheon reservations with the
local chairman. Brownsville men,
bers are asked TO notify Mrs. Geo.
r. Hamilton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
l4O REGISTER
FOR MEXICO
Others Wishing to Make
Trip Must Sign Up
BY Wednesday

A meeting Of the Brownsville
MISUNDERSTANDING trip commit
tee was held at the Brownsville
Chamber of Commerce, and after
reports we're in 1t was shown that
the largest number of persons ever
TO 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
26.
From this meeting a warning was
issued that any others wishing 10
go must register at the chamber of
commerce before 6 ID. m. Wednes-
day afternoon, because the pass
ports arrangements must be made at
that time.
Those making the trip should be
at 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.
@. @. 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 to Matamoros.
william West and DR.. Alfonso
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 evening.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
DAMAGES ARE
ASKED AFTER
ROAD MISHAP
Suit Also Filed To
Nullify Contract
For Land

A0BCNidi w Lie E4CAat4t
EDINBURG. Sept. 25.-Two dam
age suits totalling SIS 500 were filed
yesterday in s3rd district court
here.
One suit asking for a total OF
$685. actual and exemplary dam
ages. was filed by Mrs. Margarita
NJ. Reyra. widow Of Anastacio Rey-
ma. 54-year-old Penitas farmer
killed August 20 In a 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 L. G. New
man. G.. o. Newman. Of Hidalgo
county, j. J. McCook of Dallas
county. NJ. G. Daugherty and John
T. Judd OF Harris county. the Dali
las Joint Stock Land Bank and r.
5. Brotherton OF Dallas. The suit
asks RECESSION Of a contract be-
tween Webb and the defendants.
where Webb was to purchase 280
acres OF land near Judd City In
the Wells Ranch west OF here for
$50 an acre. IN lieu Of the RECESSION
Of the contract. Webb asks for
1880 actual and $4,000 exem-
palry damages.
On Way to 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 .
wagon load OF cotton to a gin there.
Baptist has recently been released
from the county jail here under
$500 bond on charges OF negligent
homicide in connection with the
death.
The mans widow alleges In the
petition that the truck was over
loaded. that II vas going at an
excessive rate OF speed. that the
brakes were faulty. and that Baptist
and p. ID. Kellow. companion and
driver for the company. had been
working for "a hours prior to 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 Baptist did
not have a chauffeur's license.
The woman asks $4,000 exem-
plary damages: $4,000 damages
for herself for the alleged removal
OF her sole means OF support
through the death Of her husband:
asks $4,000 damages for the three
minor children or the dead man.
Jose. Jesus and Humberto Reyna:
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. u, 1927 he
came to the Valley with one c. B.
Oxentein. a salesman for T.. G.
Newman and that he. the plaintiff.
bought $50 acres OF land near Judd
City for $50 an acre. Webb alleges
in the petition that he was told
the land he bought contained oil,
that a railway soon would be 5uilt
Continued on Page 81
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
Diamond Back Home
From German Tour

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 23.-tA9-
Jack legs Diamond. New York
gangster, who was deported from
germany and arrived here yester-
Gay on the steamer Hanover, was
To-Day ordered to leave the city.
Diamond was arrested yesterday
as a suspicious character and given
a hearing today before a police
magistrate, who gave him an hour
TO leave town.
As he left the court room flanked
by two New York lawyers. Diamond
announced that he was leaving for
New York as soon as he could make
arrangements.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
Leak in Gas Tank
Threatens Flight

OKLAHOMA CITY, Sept. 23.-tR)
A hole In the bottom Of the gas
oline tank was a threat today 70
success cs the endurance record at
tempt OF Bennett Griffin and Roy
Hunt, local pilots. who completed
236 hours in the air at $3.50 o'clock
this morning.
The leak was discovered during
the night and the refueling crew
was notified this morning. The pilots
said the hole was made by vibra-
ton OF the motor. Only 40 gallons
OF gasoline was given the endurance
plane this morning. II 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
get the tank repaired without be-
ing forced down.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
in OUR
VALLEY

HOW ABOUT 1T?
Everywhere Il travel / meet
with tremendous dissatisfaction
with marriage, and every country
seems equally clumsy in handl-
ing the situation.
Fannie Hurst.
Prohibition has been the
greatest economic and moral
benefit that the nation could
have had 10 run -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 L. Jones.
author" of the five-and-
ten liquor Law.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23

4 A review OF all troops IN Fort
Brown will follow. this taking APP
proximately one-half hour. Presi-
dent Rubio will be asked to make
a brief talk after the review. the
talk to be delivered from a plat
form that will be built for the pur-
pose on the parade ground The
public will be able TO crowd close 70
the platform and hear the speech
easily.
President Rubio. in company with
Dan Moody, governor Of Texas, city
officials, Fort Brown commanding
o~fficers, and authorities from
Maiamoros, will hold q brief con-
ference either mt Fort Brown or liz
the chamber Of commerce offices
The object Of this conference, &C
cordtng 70 O.. @. Richardon. secre-
tary OF the local chamber. is to re-
quest that the visiting president
outline his plans for development Of
the border section.
After the conference, a tour Of
this section. including a trip to the
Municipal Airport and other points
OF interest, will be made.
All hOnors Of the city will be ex-
tended the visiting dignitary.
Major o. /. Holman. present COM
handing officer at Fort Brown
said Tuesday morning that every
thing possible will be done fol
President Rubio. and that anything
the local post could do, would b.
done Ee stated that possibly a pa.
rade WIN be held down the business
section, with all the troops in For
Brown, and possibly the American
Legion Drum and Bugle Corp,
forming the escort.
Gov. Moody's visit will also neces,
state additional plans, but thesI
CONTINUED On naaa O
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
Morley Improving
At Raymondville

w. Y. Worley. who was injured in
an automobile accident on Friday,
is reported to be resting well at
Raymondville, where he was taken
when hurt.
The accident occurred nea Ly-
ford. when the a 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
Sanders Gregg Dies;
Brother Of Banker

Sanders Gregg. brother of John
Gregg, president OF the Merchants
National Bank Of Brownsville. died
az 8 o'clock Tuesday morning IN
Ranger. Texas. according 10 a tele-
gram received here early Tuesday.
The deceased lived In Brownsville
at n time. and was cashier of the
Brownsville State bank. He had a
wide circle OF friends In the city.
John Gregg Is expected 70 leave
Tuesday night 10 attend the funer-
al. which * TO be held in Sherman.
Sanders Gregg Is survived BY a
widow and two sons. 1t was said
today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
Miss Martinez Dies

Funeral services for Josefa Mar
tinez. aged "a. are to be held at
Our Lady Of Guadalupe church. with
interment in Buena Vista ceme-
terry at 3 D. m. Tuesday.
Miss Martinez died at the home
o. her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Amado
Martinez, In Los Fresnos Monday
afternoon. Hinkley mortuary had
charge OF the ARRANGEMENTS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
Improvements For
Harlingen Field

Especial to The Herald.)
HARLINGEN. Sept. pa num-
Der OF improvements are being con-
templated 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. N. Joyner. Harlingen
wholesale agent for Texaco prod
ucts. for sale Of gasoline and oils.
The hangar and barracks recent
~ were reprinted.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23

Favor Point Route
The Harrington Chamber of
Commerce presented a 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 as
willing 20 accept anything the gov
eminent might recommend.
"A. q. Moody and Dr. U. IA. Palm
er. claiming to represent IS per cent
OF the property owners In the dis
trict, read briefs favoring IA cut
through Padre Island. They insist
ed on constructing a channel to the
island III "A cut were not permitted.
The even tenor Of the proceed
ings was disturbed only once when
Major Fox adm0niShed Dr. Palmer
when he began reading his brief,
that some OF mis- remarks we're ir-
relevant and that me would have J0
stick TO L immediate subject Of
the hearing.
Chambers IN First
J. B. Chambers. ST., manager on
the arroyo navigation district, read
the first brief supplemented By an
other read by Tyre HI. Brown, men,
Der OF the board.
Other briefs we're read by &. NJ.
Wunderman. attorney for the dis
trict, Harlingen Rotary Club, Har-
lingen Real Estate Board, Harlin-
wZa naum.M- n-- a.
mems club, Harlingen Lions, the
Women's Chamber & Commerce Of
Harrington and the Port Isabel
Chamber OF Commerce.
Thc hearing was closed at noon
and Major Fox lett for Port Isabel
on an inspection trip. The hearing
was held to determine needs and
wishes Of interested parties in con-
nection with the arroyo water
way.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
Committee Named
To Develop Port

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 L. L. Zenor, g. z. Bar
Der and j. p. NoSler.
The committee expects to be rep
resented at the Arroyo Colorado
navigation hearing in Harlingen
Tuesday.
II also will cooperate with the
Port Isabel-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
Under School Age
Pupils Cared For
tSpecia Ito The Herald)

'optCIH TO TIE HeTdIuJ
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. ! 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 to the second grade
next year. Books viii be furnished
by the school board but tuition
must be paid by the parents.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
.Rubio Welcome Plans Made
Salute Of Fl Guns, Parade of Troops Ii
Honor Visiting Executive

Definite plans for the reception to be given visiting President Ortiz
Rubio OF Mexico have been worked out by city officials and authorities at
Fort Brown, 1t was announced Tuesday.
Upon the Mexican presidents arrival here. which Is expected October
Z, he will be met at the center of the International Gateway Bridge BY
one troop Of soldiers from Fort Brown. and by city officials. He will ps
Immediately escorted to Fort Brown, where a salute Of p guns will be
fired as he enters the gate.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
WEATHER

For r. townsville and the Valley:
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednes-
day; not much change I'm temper
ature.
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
Plans AT
Arroyo Hearing
One Group Would Connect With Harbor at
Port Isabel and Another Favors
Cutting Through Padre Island
Especial 70 The Herald.N

HARLINGEN. Sept. 2-Two distinct schools Of thought we're rep
resented in the group which read briefs before Major Milo r. Fox, y. 3
district engineer. at the Arroyo Colorado navigation hearing at Fair
Park auditorium this morning, one taking a stand in favor OF construct
ing a channel connecting with proposed harbor at Port Isabel and the
other for cutting through Padre Island to deep water.
Over $50 persons were represented at the hearing this morning and a
number Of briefs were read nv 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. 23-pP-with Russian grain operations ex-
tended to the point o. temporary control Of world wheat prices. Chair
man Legge of the Farm Board continued today to hammer away at the
American farmer in al effort to have him absorb the American surplus
and end the wheat price depression.
Feed wheat to cattle an place OF corn" was the farm chahman's re-
iterated battle cry. It would end, he argued, "al this excitement" over the
sale at low prices. either for cash or speculation Of great quantities Of
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
SHORT STORY

Firemen fighting small blaze at
Garcia-G Gomez store.
Spectators crowd sidewalk.
Break in hose.
Shower.
No spectators
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
NALL officialIy Begins 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. p. but II seems 1t varies a
little. So the local weather proph-
ct got out his marine calendar and
moved that the 23rd is the official
fday 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
TO some Brownsville persons 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 r ruled out on the grounds OF
advertising.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
PROTEST DUMPING


LONDON, Sept. 23-P)-WhiIe
sales Of Russian wheat have been
attracting attention In the United
States and complaints Of soviet
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 a
record postwar low level yesterday.
due 1t Is alleged. principally to SOW
let dumping, which, according to
some statements, has knocked the
bottom out OF prices"
The soviet government, 1t is stat
ed. has chartered a large number
or steamers. mostly British, for the
Black sea grain and archangel tim
be- trades. Fifty ships were char
tered at Cardiff alone and the total
tonnage Is said TO be nearly 500, 900.
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.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23
TIDE TABLE

TIDE TABLE
High and lrw tide at Point Isabel
tomorrow under normal m~eteorolo-
glcal conditions:
High ........4.O6 IN. r1.: Sal I'd. m.
Low ......10.25 a. m: 1889 ID. m.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-23

Inspect Your Policies
Rio Grande Valley Trust co. (Adyl
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-time record. In
dicationS at the grain centers were
that the Soviet government was
making a drive for much needed
cash without regard to the lack OF
bread among the people Of the
Soviet republics.
Meanwhile congressional plan:
Tor investigation Of Russian gov
ernment short selling Of wheat ir
this country-where it cannot de-
liver the grain-forged ahead with
Subpoenas being forwarded today
Icr the appearance Of New York
brokers before the house communists
investigating committee in New
YORK Saturday. Chairman Fish ha;
declined to make public the name.
OF the firms to be heard. Officials
o: the All-Russian Textile syndicate
which made the short sales In thu
Chicago market, will be heard also
II was the Chicago phase OF tn,
Russian operations, described b,
some as normal hedgings Of sale
abroad, that drew the ire OF Sec.
rotary Hyde, and precipitated TIT
Hurry OF the past few days.
A Chicago board of trade inveStf.
cation Of the transactions was a
q standstill today pending receipr
OF data from the department OF az.
riculture. Hyde had placed respon.
Sibility on the business conduc'
committee Of the board for curbinI
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 Pa
Harrison Of Mississippi last nigh
Joined Hyde's critics, charging tn,
secretary with using the Russian
speculation as a red herring" drawn
across the congressional pathway
Criticism by administration force.
Of one instance Of grain speculation
meanwhile appeared TO have stirred
rumblings here OF further effort.
by congressional foes Of future!
trading TO outlaw such TRANSACTION.
or bring them under stringent con.
troll. Such legislation has been pro.
posed repeatedly but the agitation
has been to no avail.