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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-11
Motorcyclists Are
Killed In Crash

GRAND SALINE. Tex. June II.
PA. G.. Fairs. %. and n. q.
B~ruckner. p. employees of the Pure
Oil company. we're fatally injured
last night when their motorcycle
collided with an automobile on the
highway south OF Grand Saline.
Both men died later tn a huspita,
here. The men were believed tc
have been blinded by lights OF an
approaching automohil and their
machine collded with the Car.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-11
One Killed, One
Injured In Crash

TOLEDO. Ohio. June III. TIP
Captain M. IT. Rudner. l08th OBJ
servation squadron. Illinois nation
al guard was seriously inbred here
today when their plane crashed
near the Toledo airport.
Thomas r.. White. Jr., "a. Chi
cago. was burned.
White said the three left Chicago
today for Toledo on a business
trip. He said he did not know
what caused the accident.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-11
Vatican-M ussolini
Compromise Seen

ROME. June ii. Rl-ReceSsion OF
the Vatican and the government
from their somewhat uncompromis-
ing attitudes of last week appeared
today to have brought the settle
ment OF their dispute within sight
Pope Plus XI is understood 70
be willing to accept the states re-
grets over attacks on Catholic pro-
perty instead Of a formal apology
and the government is believed Ike
" to agree TO the reopening OF
Catholic youth clubs in some form.
This may prove to be under the
name OF "fonfraternities" or SINH
lar organizations which might later
take on many features OF the dis
solved groups. Such a move would
be FASTENED BY the Vatican's willing
ness to purify" the clubs by the
elimination OF certain leaders whose
political activities the government
criticizes.
The danger or a Diplomatic rup-
ture Of remuneration Of the Lateran
Treaty and condordat Is now BE-
lieved to be extremely remote.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-11
Mexican State Would
Limit Number Priests

VERA CRUZ, Mex. June ll-tPl
A virtual elimination of the
Catholic church IN the state OF
Vera Cruz was foreshaoowed today
in a bill passed by the legislature
70 limit the number OF priests to
one for every 100000 inhabitants.
The effect OF the measure, the
most drastic anti-relgious t.gis-
lation enacted in Mexico since the
church-state conflict was settled
two years ago, is to leave the city
OF Vera Cruz with only one priest
and the state with less than 10.
In approving the measure. the
legislature said the church had kept
the masses Of people in a state of
ignorance and that restrictions on
church activities was to remedy this
condition.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-11
HIGHWAY PLAN
TO BE TALKED
Dancy and Wetzcl Call
Meet to Discuss Coast
Highway Plans

HARLINGEN, June 1l.-Secre-
taries OF the various Valley COM
mercial organizations and others
interested IN the Coast
Highway will meet in Harrington to-
night 10 discuss methods o. financ-
I'D the proposed route through
Cameron county and also to con-
slider plans for the formation OF a
five county road district.
The meeting has been called BIZ
County Judge Oscar G. Dancy and
Nat Wetzel or 'Raymondfille, both
directors in the Hug-ths-Coast AS
ISOLATION.
On account o! the inability or
Kennedy county 10 finance the con-
struction Of the highway through
its territory. 1t has been proposed
that a five county district be or
gained 10 pay the cost Of the high
way through that county.
No definite action on this prN-
poSal has been taken, and spont 4
OF the meeting TO be held here IT,
night hope that preliminary steps
may get underway as the result OF
the conference.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-11
CANAL zone
TO B'VILLE
FLIGHT MADE
Fechet and Eaker Land
Here Last Night,
Leave Early

Completing the first flight ever
made between the Panama Cana
Zone and Brownsville in n day
Major General James z. Fechet
head Of the air corps of the United
States, and Capt. Ira Eaker, famous
pilot, landed at the Brownsville
Pan American Municipal airport al
3:45 p. m. Wednesday.
The two left Cristobal, Panama
Canal Zone, at 4:4T "Wednesday
morning. made three brief stops en-
route, and landed here at 8:45 D.
m, during this time covering ex-
actly 2.177 miles.
Major General Fechet and Cap
tain Eaker were the overnight
guests here of Col. Francis Glover,
commander of Fort Brown. and
left for Washington via San An
tonic at $40 Thursday morning.
This flight, which will be COM
pleted today III no trouble Is en-
countered. Is about 1000 miles.
The retTactable landing gear
which failed to open in the south
ern flight and caused a minor
crash at Tapachule, worked beauti-
fully last night, and Eaker made
q perfect three-point landing. the
wheels and skid throwing brilliant
showers Of sparks in the dark as
the plane swept down the gravel
runway.
A fairly large crowd was present
to see the air corps chief and the
famous aviator land.
The aviation committee Of the
Brownsville Chamber Of Commerce
formed a welcoming committee. in
GLIDING A. A. Hargrove, Bascom
Cox, Col. T.. e. Gilmore, and
Continued on page D
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-11
WATER CASE
OPENS HERE
Law Points Argued In Tilt
Between La Feria And
Willacy Districts

The preliminary argument OF Law
points involved in the case OF La
Feria Water Control a. Improve
nent Dist. No. 3 VS.. Willacy County
District No. ! began m the civil
district court here Thursday morn
ing.
The actual trial may. or NAV not.
follow later this week. attorneys
stated.
The case Is far-reaching and will
likely set a precedent IN the crea-
ton OF water districts In the future.
The La Feria district is seeking per-
manenS iniunctiOns preventing the
Willacy district from erecting a
pumping plant at the Rio Grande
ard from putting water IN the huge
canal system which would carry wa
ter to the Willacy lands.
The plaintiffs allege the Willacy
district has no riparian rights and
that the permit given IL by the
state board OF water engsleers Is IN
violation Of the Treaty Of Guada-
lupe Hidalgo between the United
States and Mexico. The plaintiff
contends placing Of water in the
huge canals would raise the water
table Of the La Feria district.
In its answer, the defendant holds
the civil district court has no pow
err TO act on the LEGALITY OF the
water board permit IL IL Is an in
ternational question.
The defendants are urging a
speedy trial. holding that litigation
prevents them from selling bonds
The Willacy project, a gigantic
undertaking. would irrigate approxi-
mately l29.500 acres Of lands from
Rio Grande waters.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-11
San Benito Sec'y
Injured AT Meet
(By Staff Correspondent


SAN BENITO, June Ill. Z.
Bell. secretary OF the San Benito
Chamber Of Commerce. Is confined
to his bed here from an injury TO
his leg suffered when he slipped
and fell near the Houston country
club grounds while attending the
Texas Commercial Executives AS
scciation convention.
Bell had gone 70 the country club.
to look at the grounds. along with
some other Valley secretaries. He
started 10 step over a low railing
around the edge Of the field Just
as sofeone called to him. Bell turn
ed. and as he did SO his foot mis-
sed the fence, and he fell. severiy
injuring his knee.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-11
Valley Weather Is
Country's Coolest

Brownsville's temperature still
remains far below that OF other
points in the United States.
A high Of IS degrees was report
ed yesterday. Out or IA cities listed
on the local weather chart. 10 re-
ported much higher temperature, 8
reported IS degrees. and most Of
the others we're within a few de-
grees Of this figure.
Low yesterday was II degrees.
Slight precipitation occurred early
Thursday morning at Brownsville,
but no other Valley points report
ed rain. Prediction for tonight and
Friday does not forecast rain.
There viii be no material change
in the river.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-11

case here, precipitated an investiga-
ton today.
The charges we're disclosed yes
terday when Mrs. Mary A. Stems
filed suit for divorce against Z.
Byron Stems. oil promoter and
sportsman. alleging her husband
had asked her to lie on the wit
ness stand and then abused her
because she refused to do so.
Mrs. Stems told investigators her
husband had informed her and Miss
May Cornell OF Chicago. a visitor
in their home, that he expected
the two women to give perJured test
imony, IL necessary. in favor OF
Shreve.
John p. Mills. who became a state
witness after he had pleaded guilty
TO contributing TO the delinquency
OF two girls in bringing them to a
hotel party here attended by Shreve
and Alexander Pantages, theater
magnate, testified that he and
Shreve agreed TO pay william job
elmann and Olive Clark Day. CO.
defendants $500 to bring the girls
to San Diego.
Mills denied he had said In the
presence OF Mrs. Stems and Miss
Cornell that he wanted Shreve TO
take care OF a couple Of my
friends" who were coming from Los
Angeles October 80.
District Attorney Tom Whelan
said Mrs. Stems mentioned the
purported conversation in outlin-
ing to him the testimony she and
Miss Cornell had been asked 70
give.
Stems, who was held for ques-
tioning. denied having had any
difficulty with his wife on anything
to do with testimony for Shreve.
Shreve declared there was not "a
word or truth In the woman's story
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-11
Air Head Leaves
For California

SAN ANTONIO, June il-tF-
Brigadier General Charles Fl. Dan
forth. commander OF the air corps
training center here. and First
Lieutenant r. w. Douglass. Jr. his
aide. took off from Kelly field at
6 o'clock this morning for March
field. River Side. Calf, 10 confer
with officials OF the primary flying
school there regarding removal OF
troops to Randolph field here and
to inspect training activities al the
flying school.
They planned 10 spend tonight at
Santa Fe. N. NJ, and 70 continue
10 March field tomorrow.
Two squadrons OF 100 men each
are scheduled to leave March field
by rail tomorrow for San Antonio
to report here for duty at Randolph
field.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-11

"A baby son was born TO Mr.. and
Mrs. Marshall Watson at 5000
Thursday morning at the Mercy
hospital.
The boy weighed seven and a
quarter pounds ana both mother
and baby are doing well.
Mr. Watson IL assistant cashier
Of the State National Bank
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-11
Missouri Trial
Nears Closinp

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo. sune II
-iR-With the testimony all IN.
the Missouri senate hearing the
impeachment trial of Larry Brunk-
suspended state treasurer. today
met for a half day session for the
closing argument by the proSecu-
ton. the house impeachment man
ayers.
The final arguments by the def
ense counsel, John q. Madden.
Kansas City. Brunk's attorney, VII.
be heard tomorrow morning.
Then the senate will take the
case and the verdict Is expected 10
be returned by the senate court at
least by Saturday evening
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-11
Senator 10y Out
Against Special Meet

AUSTIN, June ii.-P- State
Senator Jake Yoy OF Sherman de-
clared here yesterday he was OPP
posed to a special session OF the
legislature until some definite
remedy" for the Ills OF the oil in
dustry had been suggested.
Il would like 10 have facts and
a remedy before I would agree 10
spend several thousand dollars Of
the peoples money for a special
session az this time" ne said.
The senator said he had watched
press reports OF the propaganda
campaign for a special session now
being wsged- but that I'D to this
tine mot a single definite con-
structive piece Of legislation has
been offered that would in any way
releve the c..tressed situation IN
the industry"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-11
Air Trip Proves
Comfort, Say Men

PITTSBURGH, June ll-tP1-
Three Pittsburgh business men who
had breakfast in Los Angeles yester-
day morning had a belated lunch
early today, after having made the
trip from the Pacific coast by air
plane In II hours, eight minutes.
PILOT Harry Taylor landed the
plane at Belts field here at 1908
O'Clock. eastern daylight time. this
morning
Five stops for refueling were made
and the elapsed time for the trip
was II hours. 81 minutes. Stops
we're made az Kingman. Ariz.. Al
buouerQue, N. M: Oklahoma City.
! ST. Louis, and Columbus.
The trip was made merely IN
demonstrate comfort and safety in
a tria At from ITO 10 It's miles an
hour, the men said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-11
C~hiropractor Cases
Are Definitely Set

-Four Of the suits against Cam
eron county chiropractors charged
with illegally practicing medicine
without a state license have been
definitely set for trial TN the Cam
eron county court al law for next
week.
j. M Perry will be trici at 0 a m.
Tuesday. A. z. +. Burton at Q a.. m.
Wednesday. "A. G.. Anderson az 2
p. m. Wednesday and Edw. MILL
gan 3 a. m. Thursday.
Two other similar cases are 70 Be
tried during the week but they have
not been definitely set as yet.
The remainder or the criminal
docket is relatively light.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-11
Oil Men In Austin
Ask Special Session

AUSTIN, June li-tP1-A delega-
ton OF oil men vas here today to
uetition Governor Ross s. Sterling
h CAR a special session Of the leg
islature TO pass emergency oil pro-
ration measures.
A large group Of operators. meet
inr at DALLAS Monday. voted over
whelmingly IN favor OF a special
session and made plans for send
inr a delegation to Austin.
The Texas chief executive. him.
self a former oil man. promised 70
See the delegates today. He ex-
nlalned. however. that q special
session would be useless unless two
thirds OF each house OF the legis-
1ature should agree on a bill. A
fwo-thirds vote Is necessary for q
law to 90 into immediate effect
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-11
MEXICAN BOYS
START ON LAST
JOURNEY Home
G ompatriots Meet
Funeral Train
In Cities

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, June IL.
tPy-The train beN'Ing the bodies
of Emilio CorteS ltubi0, cousin OF
the president OF Mexico, and Ma
nuel Garcia Gomez, killed In Ard
more. Okla, Monday. arrived here
at $50 a. m. and left for the Mex
lean border at 9 q. m.
A crowd Of approximately 800
stood along the tracks at the Mis-
souri, Pacific station as the train
arrived. Representatives Of the
Mexican government at the station
we're Luis Lupian @. consul gen.
eral, ard Luis Perez-Agren. con-
sui
FORT WORTH. Tex, June IL.
Rl-More than 200 Mexicans gath
cred at the Santa Re station here
last night TO pay honor to two OF
their youthful countrymen. Emilio
Cortes Rubio. cousin Of the presi-
dent Of Mexico and Manuel Car
Cha Gomez. whose bodies arrived
from Ardmore. Oklahoma. The
youths were slain In an encounter
with two Ardmore deputy sheriffs
Monday.
a floral wreath. an offering from
the Mexicans Of Fort Worth. was
placed beside the two silver gray
caskets by NJ. c. Gonzales, San
Antonio attorney representing the
Mexican consul general, who Is in
the party accompanying the bodies.
The wreath was presented 10 Con-
zales by Pedro Ochoa. Mexican
employment director here. on be-
half Of the Fort Worth Mexicans.
Messina Murray. son of Cover
nor William II. Murray OF Okla
Continued on page 81
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-11
N. Y. Man Jumps His
Bond In Case Here

Due TO the fact their ma had
jumped bond. Sheriff Frank Brown
and Guard Fl. d. Lozano returned
from New York Wednesday after
noon empty-handed.
After obtaining proper extrsdi-
ton papers. the officers went 70
NSw York 70 return a mar here 10
fare a theft charges.
He jumped bond, the officers
state.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-11
Flag Day Will Be
Observed Monday

Plans for observing Flag Day
will be formulated by the John
Hanson post Of the American
Legion at a regular meeting to-
night.
Due 10 the fact the holiday falls
on Sunday. the Legion plans 70
held its program Monday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-11
Valley Leads South
AS Sales Territory
Business depression?

DuSAneSS ucpItSSluD!
Perhaps. but the Rio Grande
Valley Is the best business territory
in the south. That Is the conten-
ton Of F. II. Scroggins. holder OF
the Underwood agency in this ter
ritory.
The Valley territory rated among
the best ten in the United States
and led the entire south for the
first half Of 1881 In Underwood
sales.
Sure. people know what a dol
lars worth these days. but the
business is here II the statesmen
viii hustle" Scrogsins says.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-11
oKEH SCHEDULE CHANGE

AUSTIN. june ll-P1-The rail-
road commission has granted per-
mission to the Southern Pacific TO
re-route Its trains III and III via
the main line between Houston and
Galveston instead OF via the Bay
Shore line. The permission vii be-
come effective Sunday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-11
Attempt at Perjury
Is Charged in Lone
Market Trial TODAY

SAN DIEGO. Calf. June iI-tR
Charges that attempts had been
made TO obtain false testimony In
behalf OF Jesse II. Shreve. wealthy
real estate operator. and one OF the
four defendants in a girl market,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-11
HAM WITNESSES RECALLED BY JUDGE
in OUR
VALLEY

ADD TO THE list of distinguished
men who have visited Brownsville
lately the name OF General Eulogio
Ortiz. commander Of the 9Th Corps
Area OF the Mexican army.
A close personal friend OF Col.
Glover, commander at Fort Brown,
the general was welcomed to
Brownsville by military and civil
ian circles.
JUST A LITTLE more about this
Camp Arroyo swimming pool.
AS this is written we doubt that
the buy a sack OF cement" CAM
paign reached the goal OF $4,000
sought.
That camp Is one OF those things
necessary TO the enjoyment Of nj
young people. II Is more, IL Is an
accessory 10 many good times OF
older people.
The swimming pool will be an
will have a better time at the Camp
because OF 1t.
SO, II you feel the urge. that $40
bill that's burning your pocket will
60 to help everybody in the Valley
tf entrusted to Mrs. r. NJ. Warren
or other Girl Reserve or Y. w. G. A.
officials for the camps funds.
METHODISTS OF san Benito on
Sunday dedicate a new $4,000
structure OF which the entire VAL
ley may be proud.
Our churches are growing. Hardly
a church in the Valley today but
what needs more space TO accom-
odate its various activities. with
the exception OF those who have
built their present edifices within
the past few years.
It's a good sign.
COW (. M. HOUSE. political
sagel(| predicts a democratic victory
in lsA Next thing we know r. b.
Creager viii be predicting one for
the O.. o. P.
Noticed that Col. House qualified
his statement to the effect that
he would be sure OF our success II
the election were to be held next
week.
Personally, we have every con-
fidence In the ability OF us Demo-
Gratis to do something between now
and election TO nullify all the mis-
takes OF the present republican
administration.
WE KNOW THAT these charter
amendments, as carried in the Her
aid on the past two Tuesdays, are
Just as clear as mud to the average
voter. You can't having anything
legal without having it that way!
SO, with the help OF city officials
and members OF the charter COM
mission which framed these amend
ments, the Herald will shortly begin
a series Of short articles explaining
them all.
We we're privileged 70 hear J. T.
Canales city attorney. explain them.
and really. they're not as bad as
they read!
without exception they have been
destined to modernize the city
charter which was adopted by
Brownsville in 1915. II adopted,
they will give the city a chance 10
operate on a 1881 basis.
Some changes will result. but all
seem to be for the good OF the city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-11
THE WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Valley:
Partly cloudy Thursday night and
Friday. Light to fresh southerly
winds
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-21
Law Enforcement Commis- sion's Documents Are
 Given to Congress
BEFORE AND AFTER STATEMENTS MADE
Woodcock and Mrs. Vile brandt Had Certain Set
 of Wet Viewpoints

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 21.- The Senate has received bewild- ering mass of documents, data and testimony on liquor control from the Wickersham Law Enforcement Commission.
 This mass represented material on which the commission made the recent report.
 Secret testimony was not given in the data handed to the Senate however.
 "Home Option"
 Standing out in the material sub mitted is Director Woodcock's sug- gestion made before taking office that home option" was a solu- tion of the Prohibition plan and could be made effective by a sim pie administrative policy"
 The statement was made while Woodcock was special investigator for the Wiekersham Law Enforce ment Commission. He said citi- zens could not claim the right to buy and sell liquor but if they possessed liquor in the house 1t supported family policy and the law would require that the liquor be not disturbed.
 The report contained recommen- dations from a virtual army of Federal agents on how to enforce the dry laws
 Concentrates All Right
 Mrs. Willebrandt defended the grape concentrate business saying 1t was legal She further said it was the thought of Congress to lift the heavy hand of the Vol stead Act from interference with family habits as far as possible under the Eighteenth Amendment" Mrs. Willebrandt was counsel for California fruit industries and mak- CTS of grape concentrates.
 Labor leaders, lawyers and state mems testimony are included in the report handed to the Senate.
 The testimony of Attorney Gen. eral Mitchell, Secretary Mellon and other officials was not included in the material to Congress.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-21
Votes in Favor of Senator Norris s Plan for Ala-
 bama Project
SENATE APPROVAL IS NOW EXPECTED
Places Ten Year Dispute for Second Time up
 to President

WASHINGTON, D. O., Feb .2l.-- The House of Representatives has voted 2l6 to 153 in favor of Sena- tor Norris Government operation plan of Muscle Shoals. Senate approval is confidently expected.
 For the second time in the dis pute of ten years, the President must rule on Government or pri- vate operation of the $l50,000,000 Alabama project.
 A similar bill was vetoed by President Calvin Coolidge. Last Wednesday the Senate con- ferees and majority of the House managers signed a compromise on the power and nitrate project. The agreement then provided for opera tion of the power plant by the Government and leasing of the ni-
 trate plant for the production of fertilizer and by-products Gove1h-.
 ment construction of power lines 1 from the Wilson Dam was also in
 the compromise.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-21
Washington's Birthday Is Holiday Now But He
 Made Little Ado Ouer It

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 21.-
 While George Washingtons birth day is the only one of many Ameri- cans observed nationally, Washing ton himself celebrated his 67th an- niversary with characteristic pla- cidity.
 Many were passed in periods of personal hardship and anxiety or Iof national stress which precluded much gayety. While there were public observances from the year 1784, probably his last birthday, February p, 1799, was his happi- lest.
 Retired from public life, he was enjoying the seclusion of Mount
 Vernon. Congratulations and good wishes poured in from all parts of the United States and from many admirers abroad.
 But the big event of the day was the wedding of Washington's adopt ed daughter, Nellie Custis, and his young secretary and nephew. Law renee Lewis,