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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
CONVICTED
Hernandez Is Given Seven
Years I'm Pen

Locario Hernandez was sentenced
TO serve seven years in the state
penitentiary upon conviction in the
criminal district court Wednesday
Of assault with intent 10 murder
Jose Salinas.
Hernandez pleaded guilty and APP
piled for a suspended sentence. The
district attorney fought the applica-
ton, bringing out Hernandez pre-
vious record.
According to the testimony, Her
nandez entered Salinas home in
the 4-2l section brandishing a pis-
toll in July 1929. Salinas IA in bed
at the time. Hernandez struck him
over the head with his pistol bend
ing the barrel before aid rushed in
to the room.
Following the trial. the court was
dismissed until Monday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
SCOUTS DRIVE
MEETS SUCCESS
Goal of $4,000 Approaches
Halfway Mark In
Early Reports

The halfway mark in Browns
ville's campaign for sl2, 1000 for Boy
Scout activities was reached Tues
day night, the scout clock at Eliza
beth and Eleventh proclaimed.
With the clock setting at six,
Z. z. Mockbee, head 'time-keeper'
for the local drive, predicts that
the goal OF II o'clock, representing
that many thousand dollars, will
soon be licked off by Brownsville
citizens who are whole heartedly
supporting the drive for the scout
campaign.
The drive over the Valley is adj
vancing equally well with Browns
ville's. Mockbee said Wednesday
afternoon. The total sought is $50
600.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
Memorial Shaft To
Mark Grave Of Taft

WASHINGTON. March l2-lPl-
The grave OF William Howard Taft
will be marked for posterity with
a memorial shaft befitting the high
place he held in the heart OF the
American people.
The monument Is to be selected
by Mrs. Taft and their three chill
dren. who chose the 5ilvan Nook
in Arlington national cemetery in
which the man who was presiden,
and chief justice Is now at rest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
French Adamant In
Tonnage Demands

LONDON. March 12-P-Tndi-
cations today were that the French
delegation 10 the five power Naval
Conference has decided to remain
adamant in its demands for a navy
OF 724.000 tons or the consent OF the
other four powers to a pact guaran-
teeing French security.
This information followed au-.
thoritative American statements
that the United States could not
participate even in an agreement
TO consult with the other powers
in the event French security was
threatened. much less sign a mill
tary pact. 1t was understood. also
the British cabinet had assumed a
similar position. warning its con
ference delegation no further polit-
ical arrangements would be count
enanced.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
Another Expedition
Eoreseen for Byrd

DUNEDIN, N. e., March l2.-tH.
Possibility that Rear Admiral
Richard Byrd would take another
expedition into the Antarctic was
foreseen here today.
Admiral Byrd in an interview
said. IF I were to say what / am
going to do next, my remarks would
cause a sensation"
Although the intrepid explorer
who returned Monday after more
than a year at the bottom OF the
world during which time he flew
over the South Pole. declined e
commit himself further, the trend
Of events here and feeling among
his party indicated he hoped &C
return TO the Antarctic { Q make
further explorations east OF the
Ross sea.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
Solons Defend
Egg Laying Business

AUSTIN. March l2.-LPl-A So
called Better Egg" bill by Repre-
sentative Olin Van Zandt Of Tioga.
was defeated in the house. after il
had created considerable merri-
ment.
Representative Ed r.. Sinks OF
Giddings. known as the sage of the
house. said the bill. labeled TO pre-
vent fraud and Misrepresentation
in dealing in eggs and manufactur-
ed egg products" was foolish legis-
lation designed TO fool us country
BOYS"
Representative p. L. Anderson OF
San Antonio, said If this sort OF
legislation were encouraged 1t would
not be long Intil IL would be neces-
sary TO obtain "a certificate Of con
venience and necessity" before g
hen would be permitted to lay ar
egg.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12

sfrom its special correspondent aH
Austin.
Some few weeks ago option was
let by MeSsrs. Lee ID. James and
A. .. Dickinson Jr. on 800 acres
TO business interests, which pro-
posed to construct a million-doIiar
causeway. This option Mr.. Dickin-
o said at that time Is All a sale
price Of S400 per acre.
Later in az interview with IN
Brownsville Herald reporter he
said that the same interests also
had In mind the construction OF ~
million-dollar hotel on the Island
TO make OF the place a pleasure
resort.
MI. James, when discussing the
price 81 the land IN the meeting
with chamber Of commerce COM
mittee last week. said that contract
for this work had been let pending
the receipt Of the permit.
He added that the cauSeway was
to have two draw bridges 10 permit
boats to pass under.
When the bill is passed. II so, Is
a matter of speculation on the &C
ton OF the Texas houses. IL has
been said that the project Is al
ready financed
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
BADGER MAN
OFFERED JOB
BY Land MEN
John l.. Newman Nav
Represent Valley
In Wisconsin
Especial to The Herald)

A0R&(AaA W
HARLINGEN. March 11-John
L. Newman, freed from his duties
as secretary OF the Wisconsin Real
Estate Brokers board because he
bought land in the Lower Rio Gran
de Valley while on a Wisconsin Good
VIII tour. Is to be offered a job
representing Valley land companies
in his state. which has refused per-
mits for operations Of Valley land
statesmen.
Several land companies started
action on the matter this morning
Immediately following news OF New
mans dismissal from the board
which has assumed a prominent
part in Wisconsin'S fight TO bar
sale OF Valley citrus lands. They
will communicate with him today,
making an offer in concrete form.
The land companies are seeking to
retain Newman as legal counsel In
their behalf in the state Of Wis
consin, in an effort TO straighten
out the tangle. which the two states
are now engaged in over the land
situation.
Since Newman was well known
as an attorney before joining the
real estate board. is acquainted
with the Valley situation through
his visit here recently. and also IS
well informed on methods Of OPP
Grafton Of the Wisconsin board, VAL
ley land men believe that he would
make an ideal barrister for their
cause in the Badger state.
Earl c. Bacon. land dealer who
sold Newman the ten-acre tract
near La Feria, is taking the lead
in efforts to connect the Wiscon-
sin man with Valley interests.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
Official to Verify
Valley Advertising

HARLINGEN, March Up. w.
1 ,quatte, executive vice-president
Of the Advertising Clubs OF Amer
lea. Is coming to the Valley Satur-
day in interest of verifying legiti-
mate advertising for the Valley and
putting an end to controversies
which have arisen in several in
stances rel publicity matter.
In company with John Phelal
secretary Of the Mercedes Chambe-
of Commerce. he will make a COM
plete tour Of the Valley and will
be given detailed information on
many industrial and agricultural
phases Of the Valley. He viii pro-
badly remain over the week end.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
Harlingen Raises
Bow Scout Quota
Especial to The Hprald.l

pee 10 Inc herald
HARLINGEN. Marc l2-Harlin-
gems quota Of S6.02l in the Valley
wide Boy Scout drive for $4,000
was raised before noon today, max
ing short work Of the city'S neceS-
sary efforts in the campaign.
The scout drive continued 10
gather momentum as sixty workers
met last night at Pharr, opening
the campaign for several towns in
the west end or Hidalgo county. At
this meeting it was announced that
more than $4,000 had been report
ed raised over the Valley al that
time. Towns represented were Pro-
greso, Wesllco, Donna. Edcouch.
Elsa. La Blanca. McAllen, Pharr,
San Juan. Alamo. Edinburg. San
Fordyce, and La Guilla. About 60
workers were present.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
Two Prisoners Leave
For

Two Prisoners left Brownsville
Tuesd yanight for the penitentiaTy
in Leavenworth, Kas.. in charge ol
Harold Jeiferds. deputy U. .. Mar
chall and r. J. Tucker. guard. The
prisoners were Carlos Villarrcal - I
Matias Huerta, convicted Feb. ~
OF smuggling.
In Houston additional prisoners
and two more guordS will join nc
group. JeflerdS said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
Doomed Man Cheats
Chair by Hanging

McALESTER. Okla. March i2-
Rl-Charles r. Fray OF Tulsa,
scheduled 20 die in tie electric
chair at the p~enitentiary here
March % for the murder Of his
wife, Lucille, cheated the electric
chair by hanging himself In his
cell IN death row today.
Fray hanged himself sometime
between Clio and 7:45 a. m. Short
~ after breakfast ne was asked
how d. was feeling, Fray replied:
Not u good" That was the last
time no vas known TO have spoken.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
Wheat Is at Seasons
Low on Chicago Mart

CHICAGO. March l2-lPl-Fac-
ing a dismal outlook for wheat ex-
port as estimated by a leading world
authority. and f. 'ther depressed by
a farm board statement that saw no
immediate relief from the present
grain congestion. the wheat trades
sold futures down to new low prices
fer the season today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12

.DrOmOtlOnS ADVISES tnat II
will pay investors 10 obtain facts
before spending money in Texas.
Ii tells the Detroit citizens Be
fore you Invest, Investigate.
Four Questions Asked
The main objection 10 the scheme
was the misunderstanding idea
and asks If apple orchards, almond
orchards, fig farms and orange
groves where absentee-ownershir
was involved had turned out sue
ceSSfully.
-Four questions we're asked. the
above being the first. The other;
we're:
DO these companies provide a
trust agreement. or bond with Q
reputable surety company. to as
sure the purchaser that the care
and attention provided In the con-
tract. and collected for in advance
win actually be given?
Against what hazards do these
contracts protect the purchaser
during the three-vear period oi
care? Are acts OF God. such a.
frosts. floods. storm. etc. includ-
ed?
&C. Replies
rs the basic interest OF these
companies in se1ing land or in pro-
viding for It's care after Its pur'
chase?"
The advertisement IA one Of :
series warning Detroit citizen!
against various frauds from thu
three-shell game TO fake oil stock.
The local chamber Of commerc'
n sending Valley statistics 10 th'
Better Business Bureau, and re-
quests one OF the bulletins that arr
being prepared. II will be pointed
out that the business map in Ma.
toms Business Magazine for TIT
past several years has shown th'
ID Grande Valley as good
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
Orchard Care Talk
Slated for Tonight
(Snecial to The HeraId..

Especial 10 It 11Cialur
WESLACO. March 12-Sugges-
lions on the care of orchards which
have been damaged BY the January
cold weather in the Valley will be
given at a meeting Of the Valley
Sub-Tropical Horticulture AocNty
here tonight.
Announcement OF the meeting
was sent out TO members by W. r
Gathawav. secretary
A. +. Potts. OF Harrington. and
Professors Bach and Clark OF the
experiment station here will talF
on the effects Of the freeze. and
care Of orchards that have beer
damaged.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
Man Wanted i'm Texas
Valves Extradition

DETROIT, March 12-R-Police
here today said that Thomas Stowe
had waived extradition to Texas
where he was wanted in connection
with the Staying Of Alvin Marshall
at Victoria on May 20. 1923.
Stowe was a--ested here Monday
with his wife. who admitted TO Of
ficers he was wanted for the Vic
toria shooting. Texas officers have
been notified OF his arrest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12

ally muttered. forgetting his old
championship Of the primitive credo
OF the jungle black man. leaning
again on the simple faith the negro
prison chaplain, G. +. Wilson. read
out TO him.
Meanwhile, in the cell row where
sat other men waiting. too. for the
same gaunt wooden arms 10 which
Adams goes early tomorrow. there
was a funeral quiet. The weird in
donations Of voodoo had gone. and
in their place the lips Of a simple
negro moved now and then i'm fear
before the memorable progress o.
the hands on a prison clock.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
Valley Men May Join
Tour Through Mexico
tSDecial 70 The Herald.1

especial 10 Inc
SAN BENITO. March l2-Several
Valley people are expected TO join
the Texas Business Mems tour OF
Mexico. which is being arranged
now by the San Antonio Chamber
OF Commerce.
Information received here on the
tour from Porter "A. Whaley, gen.
eral manager of the San Antonio
chamber. was given out by j. =
Bell. chamber of commerce secre-
tarv at San Benito.
Mr.. Bell explained that the tom
will be in a special train and most
OF the points Of interest In Mexico
will be included in the trip.
The train will enter BY Laredo
and return By Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
Chicken Thief Given
Life Imprisonment

PARIS, KY. March l2-tP-Jim
Ashbury. negro, is confessedly weak
though truthful.
He admitted to Judge Ben c.. Will
liams that he did steal those six
chickens. SO he was sentenced TO
life Imprisonment.
Jim was to start today serving
the rest Of his life at the state re-
formatory at Frankfort, having
pleaded guilty when arraigned yes
terday. He was sentenced under the
habitual criminal act.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
Da-~-ter's W,--j4rer's
Sentences Affirmed

AUSTIN. March l2.-fP-Sen-
fences OF life IMPRISONMENT and III
years confinement against r. !.
West and Tom FERNANDEZ. r~esrnct-
'-elv. for murder ~ Harry 2. VIII
Nsms. Farado newspaper reporter.
were affirmed nv the court or c-imi-
nal appeals TODAY.
The rNrn YER fs-rn-rlv Laredo
peace officers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
Dairymen to Meet
To Discuss Program

a meeting OF Grade A dairymen
OF the city has been called for
Wednesday night at 8 p. m. at the
city hall by r.. G. Graham. city
sanitarian.
Plans Will be made for carrying
out a program for Mill for Health
week, designated by Governor
Moody in a proclamation for March
80 to April 6.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
Ad Club Meet
Especial 10 The Herald

HARLINGEN. March l2-Or-
ganization meeting Of the Valley
Advertising club has been set for
next Monday night at Weslaco. II
has been announced here. At this
time full details or the Valley-wide
advertising body. recently tentatively
formed at Harrington, will be per-
fected as TO program and activi-
ties.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
Club Banquet

tSpecllI 70 Inc HeraId-1
HARLINGEN. March 12-In con-
nection with the nationwide Bust
ness Women's club. he local or
~ganization is TO have a Public
Relations banquet here Thursday
night.
Several puolic officials are to at
tend the banquet. and a civic pro-
gram for the meeting has been
arranged
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12

market News service in charge Of
the Brownsville office. Cabbage
shipments from Robstown and Cor
pus Christi will fall far short Of the
average movement from that sec
ton, on account Of freezes in Janu-
airy which killed the young plants.
In the second early states. Lou
isiana, Mississippi, Alabama. Geor-
gia. the CarolinaS and Virginia.
the estimated acreage ii IA per
cent below that Of 1929. but is 8
per cent above the average for the
5-year period of l925-2e. In Louisi-
ana freezes in December and Janu-
airy killed most the young plants
that were put out. and practically
all cabb-ge from this state will be
OF February paintings. The Lou
iSiana acreage in 1880 is estimated
10 be 1850 AS compared with 1850
acres in 1929. The Mississippi crop
is estimated to be 1850 acres, COM
pared with 1850 in 1929.
Paintings were about completed
az the end Of February. and the sea-
son viii be later than usual on &C
T1nt Of January r-eezes. In Ala
bama the Baldwin county early
cabbage Of about go acres was lost
and have been only partly replant-
ed.
In lobile county paintings have
been increased on account Of the
favorable prices. The acreage in
Alabama is estimated TO be about
1000 as compared with $3.50 IN
1929.
With forty per cent OF the crop
to be d at $40 per ton, quoted the
Valley Is experiencing a banner
yca
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
Seek Freedom

AHMADABAD. India. March II
--Pp--Inaugurating their cam
path for complete Indian indie
pendence from Great Britain Nah
81 IA Gandm. 61-year-old nation
al & leader. and 10 Of his disciples
today began q march to Jalalpur
where the first of their measures
AGAINST the British crown viii be
enacted
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
Liquor Buying Test
Goes to High Court

WASHINGTON. March 12-lPi-
The Department OF Justice today
carried To the Supreme Court a
test case to determine whether the
purchaser Of Intoxicating liquor Is
guilty OF conspiracy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
Voodoo Doctor Facing Death
Turns to Old Time Religion
Texas Negro Ceases Calling for Strange
Symbols and Prays Gods Mercy
In Shadow Of Chair

HUNTSVILLE, March I2-pP-SomeWhere in the dark recesses OF
Death Row the gods Of black magic had withdrawn from their apostle.
Bishop Adams, and the negro voodco doctor had turned back to an older
and kndlier faith today as the hour Of his electrocution drew near.
The slayer OF William Glober. Austin grocer, had ceased calling Tor he
strange symbols Of voodooism. had been received again into the Baptist
church he left long ago and had accepted anew a philosophy or resigna-
ton.
Ready 20 go; waiting for time; let them do what they may"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
Touring Mexico

l.. NJ. Atkinson. B~arlesville, Okla,
passed through Brownsville port
Tuesday on a tour Of Mexico.
He Is travelling In a CavelaiI
monopIane. the first TO be crossed
at this port, according to J. g
Philcn, Jr., customs broker.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
Bryan's Widow Buried
Young Plan Approved

WASHINGTON. March PIP
With private ceremonies the ashes
Of Mrs. Mary Baird Bryan will be
committed late today TO a grave
beside that Of her late husband
William Jennings Bryan. in Airing
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
Causeway Permit
Pushed by Solons
Dollar Valley Project Takes Form
Of More Definite Aspect When
Bills Are introduced

The proposition OF q causeway from Padre Island 10 Point Isabel o.
suned a more definite outlook today when bills wereI introduced 70 per
init its building.
The bills we're introduced by Rep. Polk Hcrnaday Of Harrington and
Senator Archie Parr Of Duval county, and we're for the purpose OF permit
ting "Whitle and Lester G. Seymour, Dr. assigns, to build q bridge from
Point Isabel to Padre Island
This information was received in a telegram to The Brownsville Herald
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
Much Cabbage for Sale
Valley Has Forty Per Cent of Crop Left
With $40 Per Ton Quoted Today

Estimates indicate that approximately 60 per cent OF the cabbage
acreage in Texas had been harvested on March !. In 1929 this state
shipped 1911 carloads Of which $3.50 were from Tie Lower Rio Grande
Valley The bulk Of the remainder originated in the Robstovn- Corpus
Christi district. To date this season the total Valley shipments are about
500 cars less than to the same date last season.
u total movement TO March 8 this year wa 3131 carloads according
Q the weekly summary Of shipments issued bv W. Z. Gooae Or the u !
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
Street Dance
fSnecial tn M Herald.l

HARLINGEN. March l2-The
Missouri Pacific Booster club l. to
stage a stree. dance here tonight.
A w~ell-known band is to furnish
the music and n wide attendance
from over the Valley Is expected.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
PAINTINGS STOLEN

LONDON. March l2-Pi-Mya-
terry today surrounded reported dis
appearance Of Is paintings which
the owner OF Carlton House CALLER
les here announced had been stolen
from him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
Michigan to Probe Valley
Advertisements of Business Bureau Strike
Far-Fetched Warning Note
y IN pET MICHIGAN no

And now Michigan is questioning the Valley!
The Better Business Bureau Of Detroit published an advertisement NJ
three daily newspapers with the heading Texas Grapefruit Farms-What
About Them" and explained that Small grapefruit farm acreage, or
fered as an investment in connection with low-prced trips TO the Rio
Grande Valley Of Texas. il now available to Detroters at prices ranging
from $500 TO $500 per acre
The bureau explains that a bulletin IL being prepared OF these land
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
102 Cars Move

A total OF l02 cars OF vegetables
rolled from she Valley Tuesday.
Missouri Pacific hauled 50 cars and
Southern Pacific IL cars.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
THE

For Brownsville and the Valley:
Mostly cloudy and somewhat un-
settled tonight and Thursday with
rising temperature.
For East Texas. Partly cloudy
tonight and Thursday except proc
ably showers near the coast; warm
er tonight; colder In northwest por-
ton Thursday.
Light 10 fresh easterly To southern
~ winds on the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
SNOWMAN DIES

PALM BEACH. Fla. March 49,
Pl-Edward r. Albee. u. pioneer
Snowman. died here last night OF
a heart attack.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
TIDE TABLE

TIDE TABLE
High and low tide at Point Isabel
tomorrow under normal meteorlcg-
ical conditions:
High ...... 1:i4 a. m; 1858 p. m.
Low ...... 8.4T n. m. 800 70. nm
MISCELLANEOUS DATA
sunset today 6.3T
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12
RIVER FORECAST

There viii be no material change
In the river during the next few days
Flood Present 2a-Hr. 2e-Hr.
&c. &c. RA~m EmAwm
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-12

Sunset today ------------ !