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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-15
CONTRACT
DECISION DUE
Hidalgo Hearing Ends In
Judge Leslie's Court
On Monday

N@R(1~1@ W. &AC
EDINBURG, April 15.- Judge J,
Z. Leslie Is expected to render a
decision tomorrow in the suit
brought by d. o. Earnest and a
group OF taxpayers against Judge
j. c. Epperson. seeking to cancel
q contract with Epperson by the
terms Of which the official was to
receive rs per cent OF delinquent
taxes collected In Hidalgo county.
Hearing Of the case was ended IN
Judge Leslie's court yesterday.
The action was brought by Earnest
and taxpayers OF the county pro-
testing what they characterized as
exhorbitant fees. and has aroused
wide interest throughout the county.
Court testimony showed s87.410
TO have been collected by Epperson
in delinquent taxes since December.
his commission from which would
amount to SCI .S55. OF this amount.
Epperson Is said to have been paid
$4,000. which. the paxpayers peti-
ton alleges. Is exhorbitant.
The status OF the cas- to date. &C
cording TO report. Is that Judge Les
lie held that "the notice TO the
county attorney to file suit before
the contract was made. was insult
ficient. but II wrong in that. he
still held the compensation and
commission excessive"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-15
Hoover Fight Ready
On World Court Plea

WASHINGTON, April 15.-NP1-
The World Court question having
rapidly assumed : proportions OF q
foremost political issue, especial
Significance was attached today TO
a vigorous plea for American ad-
herence voiced by President Hoover.
From the chief executives emph-
attic espousal OF the entry or this
country. coming soon after the out
hurst ~ opposition which followed
the Illinois nrlmaries Of a week
aro. was drawn the inference that
Mr.. Hoover vas prepared TO wage
an aggressive fight for American
membership in the international
tribunal
The presidents appeal was ex-
dressed n an address last right be-
fore the daughters Of the American
Revolution.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-15
(By The Associated Press1

CBy The Associated Press
Tuesday:
Senate:
Resumed consideration Of Harris
immigration bill.
Lobby committee continues pro-
hibition investigation.
House:
Agriculture committee continues
hearings on Vinson bill TO bring
cotton exchanges under federal
supervision.
Monday:
Senate:
Senator Nye appointed chairman
Of campaign investigating commit
tee.
judiciary committee deferred ac-
ton OF nomination OF Judge Parker
70 be Associate Justice OF Supreme
Court.
House:
Passed miscellaneous bills.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-15
Monterrey Trippers
ISpecial 20 The Herald)

wESLACO. April 15-Chas. Mumm
manager OF the Laredo Chamber Of
Commerce. reported that a large
delegation from Corpus Christi pass
ed through Laredo Friday en- route
TO Monterrey.
Weslaco Chamber Of Commerce
motorcade late additions are Mayor
D. E. Kirgan and wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Carter OF San Juan and Miss
Florrie Hagar OF Weslaco.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-15
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to our many friends who so
kindly assisted us in the hour Of
sickness and death Of our dear and
beloved mother. also express our
thanks to her many friends for the
beautiful floral offerings. We also
express thanks to the Police Depart
ment who handled the funeral cor
tege so beautifully.
Thielen Brothers and Sisters,
Mrs. 3. T. Terrell and daughter
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-15
NAVALCLAUSE
WORKED OUT
Stimscn and MacD Donald
Reach Agreement
On Protection

LONDON. April l5-R-The Am
erican and British naval delegations
today reached an agreement re-
garding the so-called safeguarding
or "escalator" clause for the naval
treaty by which powers signing the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-15
Pennell Home Sold
To Chicago Land Man

VSpec+lI 20 The HeraId.D
MERCEDES. April 15-Morgan d.
Jones Of Chicago has bought the
home Of z. j. Pennell one mile
north Of Mercedes, and is coming
here to live. and be connected with
the newly organized real estate COM
pany. The deal for the home pur-
chase was transacted by King and
Henry OF Mercedes for the reported
consideration OF $4,000. The res
idence Is surrounded by 16 acres OF
bearing fruit trees.
In the new real estate company
will be L. H. Henry and G. M.
Henry OF Mercedes. Mr.. Jones and
Carl II. Rafferty, Of Tulsa, Okla.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-15
SUMMARY

Barometric pressure was rather
low this morning from the Can
adam Northwest scUtheastward In
to Texas C29.54 inches at Dodge
City. Kan. end Amarillo, Tex.). and
relatively high yer the eastern and
far western states. Much cloudiness
and unsettled weather prevailed
throughout the western two-thiros
Of the United States at The morn
ing observation, while light 10
moderate rains and scattered thun-
derstorms were also pretty general
within the region named during the
last "a hours. Except for q slight
rise In temperature in Texas, Okla
homa, and Arkansas, II was cooler
to colder practically throughout the
balance or the country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-15
Along Elizabeth

Along Elizabeth
John Gay, talking about q fish
ing trip. /. looking for q chaperon
....and someone to bait his hooks
&c. w. bennett. -. head mail
man. 4. driving a big saying
that mail delivery has increased
materially. IL. A. Rosenthal. the
man who guides the city's destinies
working overtime. John Gregg,
president OF the Merchants Nation
al. /. looking serious. Bob Lack
ner. painting the tenders OF his
a touching Il UP here and
there. Melvin JagOu....in q big
hurry II. .daShing elong....
The Days News
The Point Isabel Brownsville port
bill will be introduced TO the house
soon, II all plans carry as pre-
dicted. BY now the bill and the
house are well acquainted and,
we hope, calling each other By their
first names.
The bill will be presented to
President Hoover first, and doubt
less he will O. X. the project. The
psychological moment for offering
the bill for his approval was Sat-
urday, when he was presented with
q grandchild. In a burst Of paternal
generosity, he would have approx
ed anything.
The big guns in washington are
behind the port, and IL n may
believe what Is circulated as fact,
the project will experience little
difficulty in making the grade.
And once the port becomes q
reality, what will keep the Valley
from becoming one OF the leading
shipping, manufacturing and agri-
cultural centers in the state?
The correct answer is: Nothing
can keep the Valley down"
II you don't believe 10. work II
out for yourself, then check and
double check.
Oh, Hail!
According to news dispatches,
there was hail 70 pay In north
Texas Sunday.
High wind, rain. and hail visited
that portion OF the state, and did
considerable damage. We feel 6orTy
for them, and admit that It was
a serious calamity. Teacher taught
US to look for the silver lining In
everything so we find one here.
Crops were damaged, lowering
the supply. while the demand re-
mains as It was. Therefore, prices
will be raised. ami the Valley will
benefit.
And the crops here weren't touch
ed.
Anita Smith. in spring finery
...parading UP and down the main
stem. saying 'hello". and Mrs
NJ. p. Stephens. waiting. for
Steve. the hubby big sand and
gravel man. !. who Is probably talk
ing to 3. v. Proctor, Contractor.
and Col. Lutte Slower. ..head OF
water Improvement district number
IA. chatting with the indoor avia-
tor In the hank building. las he
rides I'D to his office. Architect
w. d. Van Siclen. d.. drawing plans
for an elaborate apartment house. I.
Spanish type. John Carr Sewell
vocation, u. 8. Mall. .avoca-
ton. singing. good at both.....
arranging for some future harmony
with Frank Gilmore.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-15
Government Cotton
Exchange Bill Hit

WASHINGTON, April i5.-tR--
Opposition to the Vinson bill to
bring cotton exchanges under gov
eminent supervision was registered
before the house agriculture COM
mite today by Philip Weld OF New
York. vice-president Of the New
York Cotton Exchange.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-15
Free on Bond

LINDEN, April 15-P-Cader
Barfield. %. was free on bond again
today, his second trial on a charge
of murder in the death Of Ray Pal
mer, 81, having ended yesterday
without a verdict.
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BULLETIN

First figures. lowest temperature
last night: second. highest yester-
day; third. wind velocity at 8 a. m.
fourth, precipitation IL last "a
hours
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VALLEY FIGHTS

CONTINUED from page y
New Britain herald., 1930-11-08

Starkeville. Miss, Nov. CP - Chris Cagle. Army's All-America halfback last year, finds it easier to score touchdowns than to tell some one else how.
 And the sandy haired grid hero Of other days is finding that q line is a valuable part of any mans foot ball team.
 Cagle's Mississippi Assics-hc's head coach down here now-lost four Of their first five games this year and the outlook isn't so bright for the remaining games.
 The Aggies took it on the chin from three southern intercollegiate athletic association teams before up- setting these parts with q startling victory over Louisiana State. DiXie's high scoring team. IL was the first conference victory for the Aggics in two years.
 But victory didn't last long North Carolina State trampled Caglc's proteges in tho next game.
 On paper the record looks bad, but Mississippi grid fans realize that Red" received poor material and that from q squad that took only one game in 1929. The folks Of the Delta state believe in Cagle and with moro time he hopes to show them he can coach as well as run.
 This A year old youngstcr, whose sridiron exploits had thrilled fans from coast 10 coast. but who has had no coaching experience. takes his jolts with a smile. Hes building this year.
 His eight years of college foot ball-at Southwestern Louisiana and in the Army-have enabled him to play against many different forma- tions and hc has picked up a lot of ideas along the route.
 Cagf's backs have responded nicely to the coaching and inside tips the former rcd rover Of the army plains has given them. but as CaGlc says, When I was playing all I studied was the backfcld, but it seems there's q line"
New Britain herald., 1930-11-08

card. Alabama. it was believe l. might be induced to come if tn" Southern Conference would sanction the game. Approval was sought to- day from Dean Sanford of Georgia, president Of the conference.
 Another proposal involved x, Y L. and the New York Giants of he professional football league which team would have Red Gagle. one time Army backfie!d star, in it's line up.
 The All-American Coast Guard game for the Coolidge cup was also suggested as a possible source of funds for the jobless.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-08
SUIT GOES TO JURY
Counsel in Each Side of Case Of Mara Ns. Tunney to sum Up Ar gumcnts in Court on Monday.

New York, Nov. 5 (UP)-Timothy J. Mara's $500,0O0 suit against Gene Tunney, retired worlds heavyweight
 champion. will go to jury Monday
 after counsel on each side has sum- med up the case.
 Testimony was completed yester- day when Maras counsel finished cross-eXamining Tunney. Gene prov- ed himself a cautious witness by fig uratlvely examining even the slm- plest questions from all angles before replying.
 Mara claims d 25 per cent slice of the champions earnings under | contract the two supposedly agreed to, but Tunncy contends he is not entitled to the money because he did not cause the first Dempsey Tunney bout to be held in New York. This, Tunney claims, was his part of the contract.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-08
Mayor Thompson Orders
 Work Begun in Chicago

Chicago, Nov. LP - Mayor Will liam Hale Thompson wants the city's construction program started before 1 the snow flies"
 From his hospital bed where he is recovering from an operation, the mayor yesterday issued 10 his cab inct instructions 10 'get the men to work on ten projects involving S20, 000,000 sanctioned in Tuesdays election.
 He said the city could in this manner keep many of the 150,000 employed in the summer in street widening and other projects at work.
 His physicians advised the mayor that with strict rest he might ex- pect to be able 10 leave the hospi- tai in a week.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-08
MICKEY WALKER WINS
Middleweight Champions First Bid to Enter Heavyweight Class Proves to Be Successful.

Detroit, Mich, Nov. 8 (CP) - Mickey Walker. Rumson, N. J., fighter who has worked his way through two classes, gaining the title in each, today had made his first bid for the heavyweight class successful one.
 Walker last night gave away 2S pounds and stepped out of the mid dleweight class. of which he $ champion, to whip Johnny Risko, one of the second flight heavy weights, in 10 rounds. Walker, who formerly held the welterweight title, weighed 166. Risko 194 S-4.
 Walker paid little attention to Ris- kos bulk as he tore in to take the decision. Rsko, the Cleveland baker boy who has upset many 3 promoters plans by scoring unex- pected victories, used his weight and swung his heavy rights to Walkers body and head. but he could no. stand of the rushing Walker at tack or successfully block the lat ter's sizzling left hook.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-08
Dorothy Lee Married
 To Press Agent Today

San Bernardino. Nov. $ (UP) Dorothy Lee, film comedienne. and James Marion Fidler press agent, were on their honeymoon today at Lake Arrowhead.
 The Hollywood girl who had 10 SO to New York 10 be discovered by the films. was married late yester- day in the presence of a number of motion picture people. | Attending Miss Lee was Margaret | Brown. her cousin. Ralf Harolde. actor, was the best man. The Rev. John T. Stivers performed the cero- mony.
 The guests included: Nick Stuart i Annie Caldwell. who wrote "DiXi- ana" in which the bride had lead.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-08
POST SEASON GAME
New York University May Play |. of Alabama in New York For Bcnc- fit of Unemployed.

New York, Nov. 8 (UPD A pos season game between New YorN University and the University ot Alabama for the benefit of the uu- employed was in the making today as a result Of a conference between Mayor Walker and metropolitan sports writers.
 x, Y. L.. in offering the services Of its eleven for a charity game, asked the mayor 10 name an oppo- nent. The mayor called in the sports writers yesterday and it was agreed that Alabama. undcfeatod and un- tied, would be tho best drawing
New Britain herald., 1930-11-08
REJECTS LABOR RESOLUTION

Canberra, Australia, Nov. s .GPj-- The federal government today re jected the lab0rite resolution which would have ordered bond-holders of the f27. .000 0OO loan maturing in De cember 10 hold their bonds for an, other year.
 The acting premier. MT. Fentou said that the cabinet had voted over whelmingly to support J. A. Lyons acting treasurer, who said he woutG resign if the resolution was passed.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-08
AIR SEARCH CONTINUED

Vancouver. IS. C., Nov. $ LH) - Search for Robin Renahan, Van couver pilot. and two companions lost since October 2S on the north crn British Columbia coast, was ordered continued by air today. Plans were formulated for q five plane concerted search for both Renahan and Captain F.. J. A.. Burke, aviator. lost in the Laird River district since October II,
New Britain herald., 1930-11-08
PRELLE WINS TURKEY

Chamberlain council. Junior c. l.. A. NJ, began a series Of three weekly pinochle turkey tourna-
 ments. in the lodge hall last night on Glen street, and Frederick C. Prelle of 97 Greenwood street was high man and won the first turkey with a total score of 365. The lodge will have another turkey tourna-
New Britain herald., 1930-11-08
Putting the Hazards.....

Jack, Heery, the golfing demor from Fire Co. No. 3, came through with a one stroke victory over Ken meth Saunders in their 36-hole match for the Church street cup at
 the Stanley Arena course last night Jack chalked up a score of 9S for the 36 holes while Saunders came through for a 9S.
 Both players were shaky at times during the contest but they played neck and neck. Heery had his op- ponent two up at the end of the first eighteen. He was behind two up at the end of the first nine. At the end of the first one on the sec ond eighteen. Saunders had, through
 great piece of shooting: got all even with him. Then. Hcery went right out and despite a four on the 11th and a four on the 18th, ha won out 10 take the Herald cup away.
 In the daily playoff at the Stanle5 course, Eddie Wolfer. handicaped with two strokes, took first prize with a 35. He was one below Zenga who had a 3S.
 In the girls league. Landers girls to 219. 12 up. Helen Lynch Of Lan-
 ders had low score of 49.
 In the other league game. the New Britain Machine and Trumbull Elec- tric Co. girls had a close battle. The Machine girls won seven up with 4 score of 229 to 2S6. Miss Simons Of Trumbull's had low score of AS. The Stanley Arena course team accepts the challenge of the Little Meadow course foursome for q match for marbles or money. Tn } Stanleyites would like 10 play for d side bet. This match may be ar ranged next week.
 over al the AOCOdiluL bl ON'' IN J sIecial matches Of extraordinary in terest are scheduled 10 be played off next Tuesday night. There will be two teams of four girls each and two teams Of four men to play. The players will be selected this week.
 In the low score competition, the men are running pretty close, all
 flirting with par. The girls are also staging a close competition with the scores hitting around 4. The play off among the first l2 in each divl- sion will take place next Monday night.
 Jack Hccry and Jake Jennings defeated J. Daley and Harold Foster last night at the Stanley Arena three up. A sizablc side bet was posted on the game
 The officials at the Stanley Arena course have been forced to bar the passages to the upstairs balcony. Undesirable clements have been causing plenty Of trouble for the golfers on the course below. Ad mission to the balcony will be by permission only hereafter
New Britain herald., 1930-11-08

ment. next Friday night and the final one on November 21, at which time several turkeys will be compet- ed for by lodge mem bers and theiI friends.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-08
PUNTS AND PASSES

By the Associated Press.
 Mexico City-It hasn't taken President Ortiz Rubio of Mexico lonG 10 catch onto the idea of American football In his cable to the University Of Mexico team. which plays Mississippi college to- cay, he said T urge that you be forceful and gentlemantly in this very significant game
 Princeton. \. J.-Princeton may display it's fifth quarterback Of the season against Lehigh. Ray Knell, sophomore, has been nominated by Coach Roper to start the game if the field is wet. Otherwise TriS Bennett agaln gets the job. Hanover. \. H.-Dartmouth is do- ing it's best to make it an even game against Allegheny today with out taking too many chances. The Green has agreed to use a squad Of only 50 men. the number Allegheny can muster but Jackson Cannell in tends to start his regulars. State College, Pa.-Tho fates a. well as the odds seem 10 be against Penn State in today's game with Syracuse. At Utmost the last minute Johnny Zorella, State left guard, was hurt in an accident yestcrday ; and will not be able 10 play.
 N,w York-1llinois has one big thng in its favor for the Army game today tho habit of beating eastern rivals Tho IlIini have played six games against the cast and won five Of them. They have dovncd Syra- crsc and Pennsylvania twice each and Army once. Colgate scored the only eastern victory in 1916.
 Philadclphia-Thc largest crow l cverto see g football game in Phila- delphia is expected to watch Penn and Notrc Dame today. There have been SElIOutS dJ fIaIIhIl III l'iN pc- fore. but since the last one the~Ca- = pacity Of the stands has been in- creased to it's present figure of IT,, 4SG seats, all of which have been sold.
 Nobody seems 10 know just what to expect of the Navy-Ohio State game today Bot1 teams have unimpressivc records but they both are improving and their coaches say they have reached the peak of their form.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-08
DRIVERS TO BE IGNORED

Berlin, Nov. s P-In order 10 bring about q better understanding between automobilists and pedes- trians and to foster careful driving, B Berlin newspaper has decided to decorate drivers who are recom- nended to it by the police.
 The decoration will consist Of a badge to be worn in the lapel of the coat. In special cases a medal, with which goes the title Of knight of the wheel" will be awarded.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-08

When Captain Olaf Robinson, Illinois fulIbacN, recently was sent to the hospital with a bruised hip, his place on the varsity eleven was taken by John Shook. above, strapping sopho- moro. shook previously held down the fullback berth before the 1llinl captain recovered from carly season injuries. He Is a son Of the late Albert NJ. Shook, who was publisher
 of the Bcacon-Ncws at Aurora, Ill.,
New Britain herald., 1930-11-08
Lake Will Be Warmed
 To Please Alp Visitors

Berne, Switzerland, Nov. P When the next summer comes managers of the Alps station Klosters. in the Grisons, will of fer tourists a regular summer bathing beach.
 The lake at klosters contains cold water, being fed by streams coming from high in the noun tains, but several large boilers have been erected which will provide a continual flow of warm water which it is hoped will maintain a higher constant tenn perature in defiance of nature.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-08
100 DEAD ON ISLAND

Saigon, French Indo-China, Nov $ CP) - Mere than 100 bodies hay, been taken from debris on the island of Pulo Condore. where French con a tornado. The total number of doaH still is undetermined.
 The extreme southern lip of Co chin China also felt the tornado Houses were wrecked, crops ruine, and fishing boats sunk. There are l z known dead among the fishermen Cape St. Jacques.
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New Britain herald., 1930-11-08

ing role, and the brides parents, Mr and Mrs. K Millsap.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-08

The average time of contact Of a driver and a golf ball is estimated at .0006 of a second.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-08

Rccano says it took the PaWnecs ! years to beat the Blues and the Blues have decided edge on the Pawnees this year. He thinks Barta is afraid to play his club.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-08
USES RESERVES TODAY
Group of Nalc Regulars Will Take the Day on to Watch Battle De- tween Harvard and Michigan.

New Haven. Nov. LP-Facing soft spot in the schedule, Yale sent a team of reserves against Alfred to- day while a group of regulars went to Cambridge 10 watch Harvard play Michigan. Captain Vincent. Barres, Parker and Dunn were the only reg ulars slated to start.
 Alfred. little college which met I Ellis for the first time today, was without the services of its captain and star players. Martin Staiman, wlo is injured.
 Probable llneups:
New Britain herald., 1930-11-08

Manager Ralph Recano of the New Britain Blues asked us to print an open challenge to the Paw necs for a game for the city cham pionship. Recano states that Man ager Otto Barta of the Pawnees should either agree 10 game or quit talking about the prowess Of his club