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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-03
NO SESSION

AUSTIN, Oct. SIP Declining
to call a special session Of the Tex
as legislature for cotton acreage
reduction without assurance that
other cotton states would join in
Governor Dan Moody consented to-
day to confer with other southern
governors on a southwtde reduction
program.
The governors promise was pass
ed at a meeting with a Committee
headed by j. x. Mcdonald, demo-
cratic nominee for commissioner
Of agriculture and sponsor Of the
cotton acreage reduction bill In the
last legislature.
After the meeting, Mcdonald said
he had not given up hope for a
special session and did not regard
the governors statements as a re-
fusal- He said he was certain that
II a conference Of the cotton states
governors could be arranged, al
would agree TO call their legislatures
into special session for The purpose
OF enacting acreage limitation laws
The governor promised TO COM
municate with southern governors
Immediately asking IL they would
attend a conference TO discuss the
entire program
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-03
Roads Said to Be
In Good Condition

The dirt road between the Boca
Chica highway and Point Isabel is
in excellent condition, and visitors
desiring to travel to the port city
along this route will experience no
difficulties In getting through. it
was announced by the county en-
cheering department Friday.
A large number of inquiries have
5een telephoned to the local cham
Der of commerce, and the condition
Of the roads were investigated.
The Los Fresnos route, according
to Planners service station OF that
city. is passable. but due to con-
struction work on the highway. a
detour of several miles is necessary.
The Boca Chica cutoff route Is
closer. 1t was explained. and unless
heavy rains make the road muddy.
it is the best way to reach Port
Isabel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-03
Hidalgo Health
Officers Active
Especial to The Hersld \


EDINBURG. Oct. 5.-HidaIyo
county health officers have launch
ed their incubation program in
county schools this year.
Or. y. r.. Malone. county health
officer. v~accinated students al Mis-
sion. He and his corps of assist
ants spent Wednesday at tlp
American schools in Mission.
They we're to continue their work
at Donna along different lines. how
ever, ii was learned at his office.
The work at Donna was to comprise
the making Of the Schick test for
tcxin-antitoxin serums administered
earlier in the year 10 students. II
was said.
DR.. Malone announced a few DAYS
aRu that he would carry out the work
along the most scientific lines sug-
gested by state and federal health
departments and that special ef-
forts would be made 10 guard against
any diptheria in the schools. hence
the use or the toxin-antitoxin SER
umS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-03
Robbers Outfitted
By Shoe Salesman

CHICAGO. Oct. 3.-CF]- Three
rough persons. engaged In robbing
a store, took time out to be fitted
to footwear last night.
Having taken what cash they
could find-a trifling sum. for
business had been poor-the robbers
paused TO look over the place.
Yes. sir" said Santello.
you might show me something
In a low shoe. tan, size TO-" said
the robber. And fit my gentlemen
friends. too"
So the three robbers we're fitted
with footwear.
Finally. satisfied. they thanked
the clerk and complimented him on
the merchandise.
Then they went away.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-03
five HUNDRED
FANS ARRIVE
FROM CORPUS
Buccaneer Followers
Come With Grid
Blood Up

Five hundred football-mad fans
from Corpus Christi arrived in
Brownsville at HAS today. accom-
panying the port city's high school
Buccaneers, scheduled to meet
Brownsville's Screaming Eagles Fri
day afternoon at Tucker field for
the first conference game Of the
1880 season.
A special train carried about
half OF the 500. the balance driv-
ing down in automobiles.
"A parade OF Corpus Christi citi-
zens and students was scheduled
down Elizabeth street at 2 o'clock,
it was announced after their ar
rival here. The parade was to be
led by the high school band Of IS
pieces, led by Arthur A. Harris.
Kid Flash, termed the 'loudest
ballyhooer In Texas will lead the
yelling this afternoon.
A Corpus Christi team has never
been defeated in Brownsville. and
although last years Screaming
Eagles swamped the Buccaneers ga
TO 0 at Corpus Christi, Corpus citi-
zens are determined TO take the
victory back with them tonight.
One Of the largest crowds ever
gathered on the local field for a
first game is expected TO cram
Tucker field bleachers and grand
stands Friday afternoon. as a game
with Corpus Christi, regardless OF
the possible outcome, is always an
attraction.
"A special portion OF the grand
stand will be turned yer to the
Corpus Christi delegation, IL was
announced this morning.
The special train which brought
the port city fans 10 Brownsville
Will leave on a return trip tonight
Immediately following the game. II
was thought.
The parade down the main street
scheduled for 2 o'clock Is being held
with the aid Of the local police
department. which will help In
clearing the traffic during this
time. Several special features have
been planned TO make the parade
attractive, IL was announced at
noon today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-03
EDINBURC BOY
STAR AT TRIAL
Deckard Case Shooting Is
Described by Eye
Witness

EDINBURG, Oct. 3.-1eStimony
of 12-year-old Jack Perrin Of Mis-
sion, threw a bombshell into the
trial of Ephram Deckard, about a.
of Mission on trial yesterday in
18th district court here charged
with murder in connection with the
fatal shooting OF Clyde Latham, 80.
OF Mission, who was killed last July
8.
District Attorney Oliver c. AID
rich introduced the testimony Of the
boy who was an eye witness to the
shooting.
Counsel for the defense went into
detail regarding a scale map Of
the shooting and closely questioned
the young boy. apparently attempt
ing to prove that Deckard shot In
self defense.
The boy testified that he and two
other youths went to Deckard's
house near Mission the day Of the
ed by Latham. which had been
placed in a pound operated by
Deckard at the rea Of the latter's
house.
The boy further testified that
he was sitting on top or the corral
which held the horse when Latham
came UP and tried 10 get the horse
and two mules IN the pound. He
further declared that he heard no
conversation between the two men.
Deckard and Latham. but that he
saw Epham Deckard emerge
from his house with a shotgun and
that the man placed II on the
fender OF an old car near where
the shooting took place. He said
that Deckard began to walk back
wards holding the gun out IN front
OF him aiming II at Latham. He
said that Latham was moving for
ward and that he saw Deckard
fire.
Latham was shot no a distance
OF about 10 feet. He died four days
later IN a McAllen hospital.
The young witness testified that
Latham had torn lose the paddock
on the corral gate with a heavy
piece or iron before Deckard shot
him.
The major portion Of the day was
spent yesterday in selecting a jury
to try the case. They are rs fol-
lows.
j. II. Laurence. =. 3. Handlev. L.
r. Coleman. J. w. Dain. G. r. Clay
ton. II. -. Beverly. Fl. O. Diehe.
Otto Mothan, III. G.. Cramer. q. R.
Gibson, $. r. Griffin and ". X
Campbell.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-03
PUBLIC MAY
SEE SHOOTING
OF PRISONERS
Matamoros Debating
Character OF
Execution

While still awaiting approval OF
Governor Castellanos before exec
uting two Matamoros prisoners,
Erasmo Blanco, lieutenant Of police,
is OF the opinion that. If ordered,
the executi--- will take place about
the middle of the month.
The prisoners are Nicolas Moran
and Jose Ramos, charged with the
murder OF Sacuel Shong. Chinese
baker OF Matamoros, which so STIR
red the border city q few months
ago.
Recommendations for the ex-
ecutiton have been forwarded TO the
governor by Ramon B. Arguelles,
special investigator who empowered
with certain judicial authority, has
asked for death by O military fir
ing squad.
If the governor approves the re-
concentrations, the question Of
what kind OF an execution will be
witnessed in Matamoros arises.
Mexico has several ways Of execu-
ton by firing squad.
The prisoners might be lined
against a wall about daylight some
morning and shot in comparative
privacy. Or they may be taken out
to the plaza and shot In a public
execution, as an example TO all law
breakers.
Another method sometimes EN-
ployed, IL Is said, is to take the men
to the grave yard, have them dig
their own graves and shoot them
so they fall into them.
One difference between an execu-
ton in Mexico and in the United
States is that in Mexico all the guns
c. members of the firing squad are
loaded, while In the United States
one gun is loaded with ball and
the others with powder, so that the
members Of the firing squad never
know the individual firing the fatal
shot.
In Mexico, after the condemned
nan is shot down, the officer in
charge OF the firing squad delivers
the trio de gracia", shot OF mercy.
by firing his pistol into the brain
OF the prone figure.
What will happen in the cases
awaiting verdict at Matamoros IS
expected to be known by Lieutenant
Bianc0 wftfTfrr q few dAys.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-03
Former Brownsville
Woman Is Killed

SAN BENITO. Oct. 3.-Mrs. Il. r.
Elder, former Brownsville resident,
and a sister OF Mrs. Henry Alsmey-
err, was killed In an automobile ac-
cident near Houston Thursday
evening, according to advices re-
ceived BY Mrs. Alsmeyer.
Mrs. Elder taught in El Jardin
schools for two years before her
marriage, living in Brownsville
during that time. She will be re-
membered here as Miss Alice
Thompson. She was q years old.
Mrs. Elders husband, the Rev.
T. r. Elder. pastor Of a Presbyte-
rian church in Houston, was driv-
ing the car. He was only slightly
injured.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-03
BETTER TRAIN
SERVICE ASKED
Matamoros Chamber Seeks
Reduction in Rates
To Monterrey

A better train schedule and SER
vice for Matamoros and points
along the Matamoros Monterrey
line viii be had II suggestions be-
ing made by the Matamoros Cham
Der OF Commerce r put into ef-
feet.
Ruben A. Martinez. Chamber
secretary pro-tempore said this
morning the chamber Is doing all
IN its power to secure a better
freight and passenger service e
tween Matamoros and Monterrey
SF. Martinez in pointing out the
difference IN train schedules be-
tween Matamoros and Monterrey,
and Monterrey and Nuevo Laredo
also called attention 10 the diff
ference In fares. Fare between Mat
amoros and Monterrey Is almost
twice as much as that between
Monterrey and Nuevo Laredo. 81
believe there is very little differ
ence In distance OH the u be-
tween Nuevo Laredo and Monter-
- ~4N t@AI 41b0AtAOlO monterrey
run, yet look at the difference In
fares ST. Martinez said.
The railroad complains or the
lack OF shipments via this section
OF its lines. and says that its prices
are higher because there is less
traffic. but I believe that II prices
and freight rates were lower the
increase in business would warrant
the change In rates" Martinez de-
clared.
The chamber or commerce IN
Matamoros Is endeavoring 10 get :
direct train between the city and
Monterrey and Danish the "sc-
comodation special that now makes
the regular run.
The chamber Is negotiating the
matter with ST. J. D. Noriera
traffic manager for the Monterrer
Mstamoros section OF the railroad
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-03
Grand Jury Hears
Testimony on Fire
Especial % The Herald

~
EDINBURG. Oct. 3-What final
action has been taken by the grand
jury sitting here for the September
term Of 18th district court relative
to the mysterious Weslaco Gin fire,
that destroyed a gin there Saturday
night, could not be ascertained here
today.
District Attorney Oliver c. AID
rich said that the case was now be-
fore the grand jury. but that he did
not know when that body would
complete its deliberations on the
matter, or what action probably
would be taken.
Yesterday morning none OF the
three principals in the case had been
summoned to appear before the
grand Jury. II was learned. And as
yet no arrests have been made in
the case. ID was said.
The fire destroyed a gin valued at
so, 600. Of which amount $1,000
was said TO have been covered by in
surance. II was thought the blaze
was OF incindiary origin and tales
concerning the fire causEi "a sersa-
ton In Weslaco Sunday and Mon
day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-03

puS CnrlSIls J. >. Barnett, Palaclc-s
r r. Stuart, Harrington. and Nat
Wetzel. Raymondville. The step *
taken with the view 10 closing the
gap in the road to Corpus through
these counties.
nance the building or roads was
enthusiastically endorsed in a re-
solution. the point being made that
the association favors roads H.
nanced by those who use them,
arther than by the home-owners.
The bill TO require licensing Of
drivers, which IS to be introduced
az the next session OF the legis-
lature. also received the endorse
ment OF tbs association.
Another resolution endorsing fed
era. maintenance OF a ferry chan
mel between Bolivar Point and Gal
weston was passed.
A special train bearing delegates
70 the meeting. and football fans
for the game Friday afternoon ar
rived ct 1915. Several humid ad
Valley residents, and about 100
from other sections are attending
the meeting. Among them is Julio
Garcia. who presented credentials
a. the official representative or
the highway department or the
Mexican government.
The directors met nc the home
OF Nat Wetzel- At the close on
their session N general public
meeting was opened IN the high
school auditorium with a welcome
by A. l.. Brooks. Harrington.
Az moor delegates were guests N
a barbecue on the Kennedy county
line. In the afternoon they were 70
be taken on q drive down 1he VAL
lev. visiting San Perllta. Co-lbes.
Santa Rosa. La Feria, Harllngpn,
and Brownsville.
The day viii close with a banquet
IN MatamoroS al 7:30 o'clock.
The next meeting OF the board on
directors ~ 10 take place III Hous-
ton In November.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-03
Attempted Robbery
Results in Wreck
Especial to The Herald.l

EDINBURG. Oct. 3.-Shelby IA.
Batson, prominent Edinburg real
tor. was confined 10 the McAllen
hospital yesterday suffering from
shock and minor cuts and bruises
while attempting TO brush off IA
highwayman who had attempted
70 rob him.
Mr.. Batson was driving his car
near the addition ar McAllen, when
a man jumped upon the running
board OF the car and threatened the
realtor with a hammer or a piece
OF iron. Mr.. Batson, Il was learned.
attempted to brush the man off by
running into "a fence. The local
realtor then left his wrecked car
and returned 70 McAllen for help,
later being taken to the hospital.
Prior TO the accident at McAllen,
Mr.. Batson had had a collision
with a parked automobile in Edin-
burg earlier in the evening as the
auto stood at the curb near the
handstand on the court house lawn
here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-03

CHICAGO, Oct. 3.--tP-Two ne
groes were put TO death in the
electric chair here early today.
Lafon Fisher was carried to the
execution chamber by four men,
for he was partly paralyzed and
suffering from tuberculosis.
The negro who preceded him TO
death was Leonard Shadow. The
two were convicted OF Staying q 10
year old guard during the at
tempted robbery Of the Franklin
Trust and Savings bank in January
1929. Three others are serving life
sentences for the crime. having
pleaded guilty. A sixth. Leon
Brown, has been granted a stay Of
execution pending an appeal to the
state supreme court.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-03

The need Tor discretion is aken
to indicate that the gang powers
are anxious to avoid any rough
stuff that might stir public indig-
nation.
The newspaper was unable to say
today how gangland intended TO
use the fund to effect removal Of
the police commissioner. The rea-
son Alcock Is wanted out OF the
way. the paper explained, Is be-
cause Of his activity IN ~arresting
gangsters and In breaking UP their
system or fixes"
The eighth public enemy" to be
arrested was James Fur) Sam
mons, who was held in jail today
on a vagrancy warrant In lieu OF
$50. 900 bond. Sammons has a long
police record. dating back to 1900
when he was sentenced for robbery
He once was sentenced TO be hang
ed for murder but was r~eprieved.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-03
Mexico Increases
Tariff on Fruits

MEXICO CITY. Oct. 3.-tP-In
response to requests OF Mexican
fruit growers, the government has
increased the tariff Oh fresh and
dried fruits by 200 per cent. Mex
lean growers asserted that import
ed fruits constituted unjustified
competition and prevented the dew
elopr-7nt OF the Mexican fruit grow
ing industry. Grapes. apples, pears
and peaches are among the prin-
cipal fruit imports from the United
States. these coming mainly from
California, Texas and other SOUTH
ern states.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-03

lishment and a wire dispatched to
his home at 2l27 st. Bernard Place,
Nashville, asking disposition Of the
body.
Papers among his personal eff
fects revealed the fact that he had
been employed by the Arts and
Crafts Press. San Diego. Calf. and
also by the Labor Advocate at
Nashville. He was q member Of the
Travellers Protective association and
had at n time been secretary Of
that body at Nashville. He had In
his possession q round trip ticket
from Memphis TO Brownsville.
Dead Some Time
Evidently. the man had been
dead for some time when discover
ed. He was last seen alive about
10 a. m. Thursday when he entered
his room. A maid partially opened
the door to the room late Thurs
day afternoon and saw the man
on the bed. However, she saw only
his feet, closed the door and walked
on. II Is now believed that Nichol-
son was dead at the time.
His body was discovered Friday
morning. A SO pistol was found
beside the blood soaked bed and
police authorities we're notified.
Chief Deputy Sheriff n. q. De-
laney and Justice o fthe Peace Fred
Kowalski conducted the investiga-
ton and inquest.
Considerable correspondence be-
tween Nicholson and the II. p. A.
was found in his personal effects,
relative to injuries to him. In one
Of these letters. he stated that he
was covered by life insurance with
his wife as beneficiary.
Police today awaited an answer
TO their wire or the arrival of Mrs.
Nicholson.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-03
IN OUR
VALLEY
BY c. NJ. HALL
HOW O 1T?

HOW ABOUT 1T?
when a man uses the word
sometime he usually means not
In his time"
Senator John j. Blaine OF
Wisconsin.
States are made for man and
not man for the states"
H. G. Wells.
I sometimes doubt there IS a
man living who has good sense
all the way through.
e. w. Howe.
There will be a renaissance IN
this country which will rival the
development Of the arts in
Athens and Florence.
Professor Emerson II. Swift
OF Columbia University
Good taste Is better than bad
taste. but bad taste IS better
than no taste.
Arnold Bennett.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-03
Eamion Driver Is
Given S100 Fine

w. Melendez. cannon driver OF
Brownsville. was fined 500 and
costs in Fred Kowalski's justice OF
the a court Thursday after
noon for operating his cannon on
the state highway without adequate
permission from the railroad com
mission. according to traffic officer
4. E. Sadler, who made the arrest.
Melendez was driving on State
Highway No. u between San Benito
! ard Olmito, his canton loaded with
I passengers. when Officer Sadler
made the arrest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-03
Cannon Ignorant
OF Charges Filed

WASHINGTON. Oct. 3-fP-
Bishop James Cannon, Jr.. said to-
day he was still unaware Of the
nature of the charges which have
been made against him, although
he conferred last night With Bish-
OBJ w. N. Ainsworth. In whose
custody the charges rest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-03
Race Horse Owner
Killed at Seguin

AUSTIN, Oct. 3.-P-John Ware,
Austin race horse owner. vas shot
TO death at midnight at the Seguin
fair grounds. according TO meagre
information received here. A suspect
was lodged in jail here today. but
the sk riffs department had very
little information as to the shoot
inR.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-03
San Benito to Get
New Brick Building
Especial 10 The Herald.)

VoptCldI 10 TIE HefaId.J
SAN BENITO, Oct. 3.-Contract
Is expected % be let next week BY
the FireStone Tire and Rubber
Company or Akron. Ohio for "a
brick building 50x140 feet TO cost
about $4,000.
Construction OF several such
buildings Is contemplated In the
Valley with one nc Harrington
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-03
Cangsters Raise Lobby Fund
Underworld Organizes to Fight Campaign
Against Chicago's Public Enemies

CHICAGO. Oct 5-t-r-The Herald and Examiner hears that organ
lied crime in Chicago Is raising a million dollar fund to be dedicated
to the purpose of putting Police Commissioner John Alcock out Of office.
The newspaper quotes an undersigned official source;
we know the fund Is being raised. We know II Il intended to be one
u the biggest underworld lobby funds ever collected in Chcago-and a
million dollars Is not the limit, either. The purpose Is to collect as
much as necessary and the money Is to be used discretey'"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-03
Highway Meeting
Road Bond Issue
Hug-the-C Coast Convention at Raymondville
Appoints Committee on Right-of-Wa
Through Two Counties
Especial TO The Herald.)

RAYMoNDvILLE Oct. S-Appotntment Of a committee to see land
owners with regard to securing rght-of-vay along the proposed route
or the Hug-the-Coast highway through KIeberg and Kennedy counties and
the passage Of resolutions endorsing a statewide bond issue and state
drivers licensing occupied the meeting Of the board Of directors of the
association here Friday morning.
Those appointed to the committee we're Dr. G. J. Mernitz. T1vol; w. @.
Higgins, Houston; L. 3. Holman. Galveston: Mastcn Nixon. Cor
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-03
Prizes Are Awarded
In Marathon Dance

HARLINGEN, Oct. 3~.--Ascension
Rivas and Katrina Rodrigues OF
Harrington won first prize or $500
In the marathon dancing contest
Just completed az Casino Park with
827 hours TO their credit.
Samuel Esparza and Tsora Es-
para OF Ranchita won second prize
OF 5000 with three minutes less time
on the floor and Alfredo Hinojoss
OF Mercedes and Herminia de la
Cara OF San Benito third prize
or 500.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-03
CIRCULATION STATEMENT
to U. s. Government

As required by Act OF Congress, August "a, 1912. the management Of
The Brownsville Herald herewith submits this statement OF the own
ership. management, circulation. etc.
Pubhsher-The Brownsville Herald Publishing Company.
General Manager-Chas. "A. Rel
Managing Editor-C. M. Hal.
Names and addresses of those owning ! per cent or more of the
stock of The Brownsville Herald Publishing Company are Texas
Newspapers Inc Waco, Texas; Chas. Z. Marsh Austin. Texas; Z $.
Fentress, Waco, Texas; Chas. A. Rel. Brownsville, Texas.
Known bond, mortgage or other security holders:
Mergenthaler Linotype Co. Brooklyn. n. Y: Goss Printing Press
Co. Chicago. H.; Ludlow Typosraph Co. Chicago, Ill: Ed Rand, San
Antonio, Texas.
Average number Of copies each issue Of this publication sold or dis
tributed through the mails, or otherwise to paid subscribers & OF
during the six months preceding October !. 1880 49,. o,oA6
CHAS. "A. REL. General Manager.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this End day OF October, 1880.
SEAL JOE vIvIER, J-
Notary Public, Cameron County, Texas
My commission expires June !, 1891.