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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28

Rumor No. 2 floating around Is in
somewhat OF a tangible form. bur
which so far has faded like the pro-
verbal rainbow before pursuing re-
porters ~ that OF "a big office build
ing on Elizabeth street.
What sounded like rather definita
facts concerning this came 20 hand.
none Of which have so far been
verified. A California capitalist has
been mentioned and the location
was given as In the vicinity OF the
present pOstoffce site.
Basis for the rainbow chase ON
the proposed venture came from re-
ports OF a glimpse OF plans In an
architects office, which were
whisked out Of sight and all
knowledge of anything doing de-
MED by those sought or the subject.
Enough facts were obtained 10
cause a chase by reporters and only
rumors are passed on To the public.
with nothing definite u stand upon
as a definite announcement.
These are two with the resem-
blance Of a probable later develop
ment into reality. not TO mention
q horde. Or a herd. which will you
have ii, Of too varied and too nu-
merous undertakings TO mention.
With the coming OF colder wealth
err. further work on the port plans.
the development Of the Barreda
tract. the cauSeway, the Matamor-
os amusementS already announced,
the proposed Boca Chica hotel. and
all attendant Developments
Brownsville and the Valley may ex-
Pect to soon DC shaking hands with
promoters and business representa-
lives from many parts OF the world.
with many propositions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28
Negro Charged In
Extortion Attempt

CHICAGO, Aug. 28-Pi-Lydeil
8 Taylor. a negro. was arrested
last night for an alleged ATTEMPT
to extort $4,000 from Mrs. Mary
Joyce. widow Of state Senator John
T. Joyce, whose recent death un-
der mysterious circumstances is still
being investigated by county Off
Gals.
Mrs. Joyce gave police a letter on
which appeared the name "Lydell
s. Taylor" and an address at which
Taylor waS arrested.
TIN letter said: Il warned your
husband and he would not take
heed" Police believed, however.
that the negro had never known
Joyce but read of his death In the
newspapers.
Mrs. Joyce said she believed her
husband, who was TO testify before
a grand jury concerning vote frauds.
had been poisoned and the coroner
ordered an investigation which was
continued pending chemical an
alysis.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28
Valley Business Man
Moves to Galveston

z. B. Camiade. for Is years a
resident Of the Valley, and branch
manager OF the Texas Star Flour
Mills at Harrington. will leave within
the next day or two for Galveston,
where he will take up his new
duties IN the executive department
or the company.
Mr.. Camiade has been prominent
both in business circles and in civic
affairs, having served as president
and secretary Of the Brownsville
Rotary club. He was also a member
OF the Brownsville city commission
for one term.
He was IN the wholesale grocery
business for several years. and was
identified in the banking circles.
II regret very much leaving the
Valley Camiade declared. L have
enjoyed my residence here very
much"
He viii be succeeded at Harrington
BY his brother. August 3. Camiade.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28
Improving, Course

HARLINGEN, Aug. 20. - With
large numbers Of players using the
new municipal gol. course at Har-
lingen. various improvements and
finishing touches are still going
on.
"A stock OF clubs and other equip
ment is being placed in the caddy
house. the grounds are being land
scaped and the road gravelled. A
telephone also has been installed.
The number Is 337.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28
SCHOOL HEALTH
MEET SUBJECT

Health In the public schools will
be stressed most emphatically in the
Cameron County Teachers Institute,
opening at Los Fresnos Friday. ac-
cording TO Mrs. w. r. Jones, county
superintendent.
DR.. c. 8. 3. Smith. specialist in
biology and health work. is 70 be
the principal speaker az the Friday
program. discussing health educa-
ton in the public schools.
DR.. Smith Is popular in mis- sec
ton, having assisted in the laying
out Of several Valley towns. He is a
graduate OF Baylor University and
holds a Phi. ID. degree from the Uni
versity OF Chicago.
w. L. Hughes Of "A. and NJ. Is also
on the Friday program.
Attendance at the institute for two
days is required by law. The assist
ant county superintendent will be
on hand both Friday and Saturday
to receive registrations and register
teachers certificates.
The Parent-Teachers' association
OF Los Fresnoy will serve lunch both
Friday and Saturday.
Friday Morning
$3.50 to 10: 00-Music, Los FresncS;
Devotional, Rev. w. II. Marshall.
1000 to l0:45 - Address Of We'll
come, Hon. Harbert Davenport: Res
ponse. Supt. Fl. "A. Moore of La Feria.
10.45 to 1l:00-Intermission.
100 TO 1900 - Address, Eealth
Education in the Public Schools,
DR.. c. S. Smith, San Marcos.
Friday Afternoon
1:S0 to 1.40-Music.
i:40 TO 2:45 - Address, County
Board and County TRUSTEE, w. l.,
Hughes. "A g. M College and DR.. G.
5. Smith.
GAS to $3.50 49, Address. DR.. r. q
Cousins.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28
q on THE

VIEW YORK-They're taking 10
Vyest-pocket golf in Scotland. where
Nhe real game came from Mrs.
Gertrude Anderson. secretary Of 2
company supplying courses, has
received an order for one.
fTEW York; looks as II the
island Of Manhattan will shortly
be divorced from agriculture for
ever. The islands only farm extant
is recorded in the federal census
but is for sale and q deal Is nearly
closed. Something Or other will be
Suilt on the farm at Broadway and
18Th street.
HOPE, Ark.-For one watermelon
si95. IL weighs ie0 ga pounds and
was sold at auction. II probably
won't be eaten till the American
legion convention IN Boston in Oc-
to5er. Plans are 20 send il there
with the Arkansas delegation.
NEW YORK-Beautiful are So
ciety's brides. "Envious Canadian"
writes TO the New York lines from
Niagara Falls. Ont. wondering II
pictures Of stage celebrities have
been appearing in the society sec
ton lately by mistake. Il never saw
before such a galaxy Of lovely wo-
men in my life"
MINEOLA, N. Y.-An endurance
bridge game for eight players and
sundry kibitzers has collapsed. II
lasted, "a IL hourA
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28
HIGHWAY BONDS.
DEMOS PLANK
Meeting at Galveston To
Include Plan But IL
Means Nothing
Especial TO The Heraldl

AUSTIN. Aug. 28.-It won't mean
anything for the present, but the
democratic state platform 20 be
written at Galveston Sept. Q Is
practically certain 10 carry N en-
dorSemert OF a statewide highway
bond plan.
This was foreshadowed BY re-
tention of the bond issue as a cam
paign plank in Ross S. Sterling's
successful race, even after cam
paign leaders admitted the bond
proposal cannot get before the vo-
ters for another two years.
Mr.. Sterling. as the nominee. and
his friends. will have the tight TO
draft the party platform. Sterling
said his opposition had charged he
would drop the bond proposal in
the run-off race, and just to show
them, he commended IL In every
one OF his 6O-odd speeches. The
cards read now that he would con-
slider abandoning II in the party
platform as backing up the same
as he would have backed up to
quit Il during his race.
The platform Is sure TO endorse
equalizing and adjusting taxes and
modifying the tax burden upon the
small farm and home owner. Mr.,
Sterling advanced the road bond
plan as the only immediate practi-
cal route TO this goal. He submitted
IL as a plan mot TO mortgage your
home and farm, but TO lift the
mortgage already upon them: not
to bond you but 20 unbond you
His speeches reiterated that he
wanted the state bond issue TO re-
tire outstanding local and county
issues now levied upon property.
am to relieve counties from hav-
ing TO pay into the construction Of
state highways. He wanted 70
transfer the whole cost OF high
ways to the gasoline revenues: and
reaffirmed that this plan will allow
schools to keep their present one
fourth the gasoline tax.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28
Mexican Archbishop
Fined for Services

MEXICO CITY. Aug. 28-P1-
Riva Palacio. secretary of interior,
announced today q fine of 500
would be levied against Monsenor
Pascual Diaz. archbishop Of Mexico,
for violation OF the Mexican relig-
ious laws.
The archbishop was charged with
conducting a ceremony in Belen
prison for confirmation Of a group
Of children OF prisoners. Such a
ceremony is forbidden under the
regulation prohibiting any public
religious act outside the churches
The secretary Of interior also an
nounced that the widen OF the
prison would be discharged.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28
Constable Is Fined
After Alteration

WESLACO, Aug. pa fine OF
one dollar was assessed here against
Constable G. +. Boulware following
an alteration with Chas. Z. Thomp-
son. local attorney.
The fine was said 10 have follow
ed an attack made upon Thompson
after he had returned to his office
from attending two city trials for
speedin-. which were dismissed and
which ne was defending attorney.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28
WALKER ASKS
GRAFT BOARD
FOR new YORK
Charges Of Office
Buying Pour I'm
To Mayor

NEW YORK, Aug. 28.-Ft-With
accusations Of office buying by
magistrates and judges increasing
daily, Mayor Walker has appealed
to civic leaders to help him rid the
city Of graft.
Ten judges. ranging from occu-
pants Of municipal to supreme
benches. have been charged IN
letters and kilograms. some Of them
anonymous, with purchasing their
offices from political leaders.
Assistant Attorney General
Thomas Penney. Jr.. chief aid 70
Attorney General Hamilton Ward
In a state investigation In charges
Of office buying by former Mag
istrate George ?. Ewald, said more
than twenty letters of accusation
had been received. Few, he said,
dealt with specific instances OF
graft and corruption.
The mayor. in addressing 2OO
representatives Of civic mercantile
interests at city hall, suggested
the organizations form a central
committee TO receive complaints OF
graft and corruption. He promised
a full investigation Of all. COM
plants and the driving from the
city's service Of all those found
guilty Of grating.
After the meeting several OF
those who attended criticized the
mayors action and accused him OF
trying to pass the buck"
Norman Thomas, prominent So
cialist, termed the mayors action
a belated one and declared the
amount OF graft taken by minor
city officials to be only "a small
part Of the loot which the ma
chine OF which he is a part takes
every year from New York"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28
Arkansas Swindler
Is Judged Sane

LITTLE ROCK. Ark, Aug. 78-
P1-Dr. A. J. Bass. former Column
bla, Mo, dentist and central fig
ure In a 100000 insurance swindle
plot. today was at the Tucker pris-
on farm. where he was taken yes
terday after several physicians had
examined him and found him sane.
Or. Bass voiced no objection to the
transfer from the state penitentiary
here.
MAJ rs. last. Bass. pleaded guilty
In the Benton county circuit court
to the murder OF ID. n. Pesrman,
Columbia motor car mechanic. his
acconplice In the sEindle plot. and
was sentenced TO life Imprisonment.
He since had been held at the
penitentiary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28
Many Valley Customs
Officers Are Killed
Especial to The Herald

especial 10 The Herald)
SAN BENITO. Aug. 2S.-Roy COL
Inns. United States customs in
spector stationed here. told local
Kiwanians Wednesday that he can
recall 80 officers with whom he was
personally acquainted who have
been killed in battle with lawbreak-
ers or assassinated. Six officers have
been slain In Cameron county In
the last four years. he said.
Mr.. Collins gave the figures as
part Of his talk on the customs
service. He explained duties OF
customs officers at various points.
He said that he had been an Of
ficer for IS years.
The Kiwanians heard singing and
dancing numbers BY Miss violette
Spies Of La Feria and Miss Blanch
Baker Of Harrington, members OF
the Frances Beddoes dancing class
es. Mrs. AL Jones Of Harlingen was
at the piano.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28
Argentine War Clouds Houer

BUENOS AIRES. Aug. 28-P-
The newspaper La Prensa today
states that the roof Of President
Yrigoyen's house bristles with ma
chine guns and that the provincial
railway management has received
orders to hold a train ready at a
moments notice TO convey troops 70
Buenos Aires.
Trouble OF a mysterious nature
began to develop yesterday. The
chief Of provincial police held long
conferences with the commanders Of
all of the city's police stations.
The provincial government min
lister went into conferences with the
commanders Of regiments in the
La Plata Garrison.
All OF these orders. according to
Ia Prensa, were issued BY Governor
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28

Crovetto after a meeting held In
the presidents house.
One officer and ten soldiers OF
the presidential escort are man.
ming the machine gun battery or
the palace roof.
Today's Id Nacion said there was
unusual activity at police head
quarters and that the chief Of Pc
lice and many high officers re-
manned at their desks all night
The minister Of war visited police
headquarters at midnight.
La Nacion also said that contrary
TO his custom President Yrigoyen
remained awake all night and that
two OF his ministers and the mayor
OF Buenos Aires were with him I'm
til a.fter two e. N. General Elias
Alvarez. chief OF the first military
zone. also visited the president.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28

jecting into the air and race planes
must fly around them.
The Thompson trophy race Is TO
be run Labor Day and many IA
nous pilots are expected to start.
The distance will be 100 miles or
20 laps around the course, and any
tyne of plane with aRX saEt III mo-
rUr ~ etyibie. TIE erltrarity Hf1y
also equip their motors with super
chargers or special fuels. First
prize is $1,000. second $1,000 and
third $4,000.
Army Entries Thrill
The rain stopped before the start
of the days program and the sun
popped out as bright as IT has been
for the previous days Of the meet
The army air corps, which has
been thrilling the crowds daily With
fast wartime maneuvers. irtroduc-
ed an innovation at the meet to-
day when Lieut.. Arthur Innes d.
rected a squadron Of army bombers
from the ground by radio. His d.
rections were heard by Columbia
radio listeners and the spectators ct
the field as well as by pilots in the
planes.
To complete the demonstration,
which never before was performed
in public, an announcer In an army
radio plane piloted by Lieut.. Rob-
.ert 5choenlein from Chanute Field,
Ill, described the maneuvers from
the air.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28
Billiard Makes Bond
In Fatal Shooting

DALLAS. Aug. 28-F-Russen &.
Billiard. rs. OF Grand Prairie, was
at liberty today under $4,000 bond
on charges Of murder. filed yester-
DAY after Carl E. Cochran, %, gar
age employe. also Of Grand Prairie,
was fatally shot. Cochran brought
Billiards wife home at 2:30 O'Clock
yesterday morning, Billiard said
Billiard was an inspector for "a con-
structlon company and had teen IN
the habit of coming home abo Z two
nights a week. His wife said she
had b~en lonely. They had no child
rem. Mrs. Cochran and her small
son were away on a visit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28
Lindbergh Air Beacon
Blazing Over Chicago

CHICAGO. Aug. 2s-LP-The ma
tons most powerful air beacon was
turned on last night.
Touched off at the White House
hy President Hoover. the light sent
a two billion candle power beam
circling through the murky night.
Invented and presented to the city
by the late Elmer A. Sperry. the
light is visible in good weather ESQ
miles away.
The light Of the b~lue-grey beam
is equal TO one square inch Of the
suns hrilliance.
A second beam. Of i.f00,000,Ooo
candlepower. remains fixed upon
the municipal airport as q guide
to ariarcrS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28
Tiger Kills Boy

LOS ANGELES, Aug 26-P-A
boyish search for adventure IN the
artificial jungle ~ Luna Park Zoo
brought death 10 i2-year-old Alfred
Hill.
Climbing a fence about the jungle,
Alfred was pounced upon BY a tiger
that ripped his scalp and arm Win
sharp claws.
The injuries. az first lAolsnt .o
be minor, proved fatal during the
night
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28
MEXICO WARNS
OF
Law ON GOLD
Many Carry Coins In
But None Can Be
Returned

Americans entering Mexico with
gold are issued a warning that
upon their return to the United
States. they will not be allowed 10
bring the gold back with them. Thf
warning was issued by Ruben "A
Martinez. assistant secretary Of the
Camara Mercant!l Y Agricola. O..
Matamoros.
Mr.. Martinez requested that the
Brownsville Chamber Of Commerce
cooperate with the Mexican author
tiles BY warning tourists and other
entering the southern republic o.
the circumstances.
Embarrassing situations have a.
risen on the border when Ameri-
cans who carried gold money with
them under the impression that
they could get more Mexican money
for IL than for either silver or bills
were not allowed TO carry back to
the States their surplus gold.
we have been informed that
some American TOURISTS mere, ls-
norant Of our laws. have brought
gold pieces when coming 70 Mexico,
and there is a law against taking
gold out OF this country" the
Matamoros man wrote @. G. Rich
ardson. secretary Of the local cham
Der. Thursday.
The expectation OF gold IS strict
y prohibited. regardless of the class
Of money OF the country from which
the money is brought" he conclud-
ed.
The Brownsville Chamber Of
Commerce officials said that they
would cooperate in every way pos
sible. and all tourists entering the
country. and all travelling south on
business. would be properly notified
in ample time TO make necessary
arrangements for changes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28
Mexican Chiefs Talk
Over Road Building

General Julio Hernandez Serrano
eft Wednesday for Monterrey. The
commander Of the Matamoros gar
rison while there will discuss high
way plans with General Juan An
dreu Alnazan. who planned the
-Mazatlan highway, now
under construction.
Intensive work on the new high
way from Matamoros to the Pacific
will start with the return Of Cen
eral Serrano, II is said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28
Valley Contractor
Injured In Wreck

HARLINGEN. Aug. 28-W. A..
Strickland, La Feria building con-
tractor, was slightly injured when
thrown from his truck here early
Thursday morning.
The accident occurred al an in
~tersectlon near Bruce's filling sta
ton, when the truck and a car driv.
en- by Dee w. Donaho OF arlingen
Sideswipet each other.
Strickland was taken to the VAL
ley Baptist hospital, where ID was
believed his injuries were a. slight
that he would be discharged curing
the DAY. DOnAhp was not hurt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28
Drum, Bugle Corps
Plans Demonstration

Members OF the drum and bugle
corps will give a public demonstra-
.tion at Tucker field Friday night
beginning az 3 o'clock.
The field vil be illuminated for
the purpose and the public is cor
daily invited. The demonstration
will be the same as that which will
be- staged In the state contest az
Austin. There the local urganiza-
ton will compete with twelve
others.
The members leave Saturday and
will return wednesday. High hopes
are being entertained to win the
state championship.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28
Ex-Mayor Sentenced
In Conspiracy Case

SCRANTON. Aug. 26-tF-E. p
Jermyn. twice mayor OF Scranton
and a member or one or the oldest
and wealthiest families In this
part OF the state. today was SEN
fenced TO serve one year In county
jail and to pay a fine Of $500 for
conspiracy in the slot machine
scandal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28
WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Valley:
Partly cloudy.to cloudy tonight and
Friday. Probably occasionally
threatening showers.
For East Texas. Increasing cloud
mess tonight and Friday. not much
change In temperature.
Light 70 moderate shifting winds
on the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28
CHASE
NEWS WRITERS
Mirages of New Buildings and Amusement
Places Change Positions While
Will-o-Wisps Fade

Dame rumor stalks down the streets Of Brownsville today 10 paint q
picture OF many business developments to come to the Valley, some Of
which float away In hazy msts and others to take enough Of tangible
form to cause reporters to run their legs off looking for the facts.
Two Of these which have been giving news CATERERS connipton fits
arc stories Of another amusement place Oh the Matamoros side or the
river. AS pictured II Is to be a big thing In the local business world.
but plans as heard are denied BY those who misht know.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28
Chicago Fliers Thrill Many
Bombing Squadron Directed From Ground
By Radio; Hawks Performs

CURTIss-REYNOLDS AIRPORT, CHICAGO, Aug 23-P-Captain
Frank M. Hawks. holder Of the tran sentimental speed records for both
directions across the United States. flew his Travelair, special Wright
motored monopiane through a drizzhng rain at the national air races
today on a practice flight for the $4,000 Thompson trophy race. He
was clicked unoffciany at 200 miles an hour.
The fer made sharp turns and lost little OF no speed at the three
pylons which mark the 5-mie course. They are checkered posts pro-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28
3 Whales Two Fish, | Story!
Brownsville Fishermen Add Another to Long
List of Mighty Tales of Sea

The story Of how tVo Brownsville men landed . 5oo-pound iunefsh
Wednesday afternoon In Brazos Santiago Pass reads like a wild mag
lining by Jules Vernes
Twolocal men. Jose Rivera and Feice Uballa, succeeded in catching
two enormous fish, one weighing approximately 500 pounds and the
other about $50 pounds. Both fish we're brought to Brownsville and
were on display Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
Thursday Rivera explained how the larger fish was caught
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28
Former Judge Dies
OF Pistol Wounds

HOUSTON, Aug. 28-CP-William
Masterson. former civil district
Judge here. who shot himself yes
terdav. died &c 9.40 a. III. today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28
RIVER FORECAST

The river viii continue 10 fell very
slowly practically all along during
the next 20 TO 48 hours.
Flood Present 24-Hr. z4-Hr.
Etnnn ENmmA rhmnm EmNn
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28

High and low tide at Point Isa-
bel tomorrow under normal meteor
illogical conditions:
High 1900. lis a. m: io:4s ? m.
Low ........ 2:12 a. m; 2-02 r. I'M.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28

IT'S Worth H-Insure III
Rio Grande Valley Trust Co.-Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28
MISCELLANEOUS DATA

sunset today ......-..4r4. $50
Sunrise tomorrow .......ss.. @snMl
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-28

nUT Animated Annie says when
NJ you start something. start right
or be prepared 70 start over.
FUST as a matter Of record Jim
4 Ferguson and Mrs. Ferguson
have signed 2 statement in their
cTn newspaper that they viii never
run for office again.