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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-20
BIG ALCOHOL PLOT
CASE is ATTACKED
Attorneys in Baltimore Move to
Quash Federal Indictments
Naming So.
sy the Associated Press.

By the Associated FreSs.
BALTIMORE. August 2o.-A move TO
ouash indictments against 90 inolVlo-
uals and corporations named last montll
by Federal grand jury as participants
In a Nation wide alcohol diversion ring
was started today.
Attorneys for one group OF those IN
dicted contended In a motion that un-
authorized persons were regularly per-
nitted IN the grand Jury room during
the Investigation, in progress at inter-
walls nearly a year and a half, which
preceded the indictments.
Because all the indictments were
drawn at one time. a favorable decision
would mean the quashfng OF all, the
attorneys said.
The grand jury charges were the re-
suit Of an inquiry that started with the
seizure Of three large alcohol cracking
plants In Baltimore In 1923. Ramifi-
cations of an alleged ring were traced
TO many cities and the investigation
cost the Government approximately
S40o 600, officials estimated.
Nine corporations and Is individuals
were named in the indictment at which
attorneys aimed their move today Inc
coYporations include the Glidden Co,
Cleveland, paint manufacturers; ANA
zofl Industrial Chemical Co, New York;
American OIL 81 Supply Co., New York;
American Solvents q Chemical Co.,
Wilmington, Del; Syrup Products Co.,
New York: Rossler g. Haslacher Chem
ical Co, New York, and the Baltimore
Paint g. Color Works, Baltimore.
The indictments alleged that legiti-
mate products, such as lacquer thinner
paint solvent. candy glaze and insecti-
cides were Cracked" and the alcohol
thus regained diverted into bootleg
channels.
II was not charged that the large
corporations named had any part in
the cracking process, but that they had
sold their legitimate products 70 per
sons with no apparent legal use for
them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-20
VANDENBERG ASSAILS
EXTRA SESSION PLEA
Opposes McKellar's Suggestion for
rs Per Cent Reduction in
Tariff Rates.

Senator Vandenberg, Republican, of
Michigan, yesterday assailed the pro-
poSal Of Senator Mcclellan, Democrat,
of Tennessee, for an extra session of
Congress to repeal the present tariff
law.
He also rejected the Tennesseean's
suggestion that the tariff rates be re-
duced rs per cent below their level be-
fore passage of the Hawley-Smoot law
and another whereby any nation in
creasing its purchases by SO per cent
would have the duties reduced in that
amount
In letter to Mcclellan, made public
through the Republican National Com
mittee, Vandenberg said the latter pro-
roSal was particularly amazing, in view
OF your bitter assaults upon President
Hoover'S administration for lifting its
economic eyes beyond our own borders
and for admitting that this is a world
depression, and for seeking to head on
disastrous world repercussions which
inevitably would stunt our own eco
nor1ic recovery"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-20
NAVY TO TEACH DIVING

The Navy wants applicants for its
diving school at the Washington Navy
Yard. The Bureau Of Navigation an
nounced today plans to order several
chief gunners or gunners here for a
course of instruction in diving.
The bureau explained the course viii
start about January l and continue for
six months Following completion of
the course, graduates will be assigned
70 duty on submarine rescue vessels, the
U. s. s. Holland or 20 submarine bases.
Applications must be in by October /.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-20
CASTLE EXRLAINS
ROOSEvE[TLETTER
False Premise in Query
Blamed for Informal
Answer.

By the Associated Press.
An explanation Of why President
Hoover did not personally answer a
letter from Gov. Franklin D. Roose-
welt Of New York, inquiring whether
any secret negotiations were under way
with Canada on the st. Lawrence
waterway, has been made by the ad-
ministratton.
Acting Secretary OF State Castle said
in a formal statement late yesterday
that the New York executive had
written his letter under q misappre-
hension and President Hoover felt an
informal communication to Mr.. Roose-
welt would clarity the matter.
Tells Hoover Policy.
The President referred Gov. Roose-
velt's letter to Castle, who said that in
so doing, Mr.. Hoover thought that
since this letter was based on q false
premise 1t would be better that
should informally communicate to the
Governor the fact that he had been
misinformed since 1t was on this mis-
information that he had based his
letter"
castle recalled that "all the foreign
relations of the United States rest in
the Federal Government and that all
international negotiations must take
place by and with the authority Of the
Federal Government
"On the other hand" he added,
where local interests are involved, 1t
has always been the custom to consult
those interests in the course of the ne
gotiations and this course would natur-
ally be followed in the future as It has
been in the past"
Political Effects Watched.
Roosevelt had written Mr.. Hoover In
order to protect the interests of his
State in event negotiations were being
carried on. Castle replied informally
and the administration did not make
public the New York Executives letter.
Subsequently, Mr.. Roosevelt made 1t
public at Albany but after the White
House declined his request to do so.
The developments in the exchange
attracted attention in political circles
in view OF the possibility that the New
York Democrat and President Hoover
might be opponents IN the next presi-
Dental campaign.
Castle said Mr.. Hoover was keenly
interested IN the development Of st.
Lawrence waterway and that Minister
Herridge Of Canada, had indicated the
subject would be taken up upon his
return to Washington from Canada.
ROOSEVELT KEEPS SILENCE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-20
RELIEF FUND SENT.
Hoover Expresses Sympathy as Red
Cross Acts.

Hs the Associated Press.
A message Of sympathy 20 the Chi
nese Nationalist government was dis
patched late yesterday by President
Hoover as the American Red Cross al
located 100000 10 Cfina's hordes Of
food sufferers.
The money was sent TO Walter A.
Adams, consul general at Hankow,
Through the State Department. It viii
be mace available immediately to the
needy by a committee tn the flooded
areas.
Chairman John Barton Payne Of
the RED Cross said the committee was
in a position 10 disburse the funds
wisely and efficiently.
In his message to the president Of
the Nationalist government, President
Hoover said.
Reports Of the disastrous food con-
ditions In the Yangtze Valley are caus-
ting friendly concern In the United
states, and in my own name and IN
the name Of the people Of this coun-
try ewish to express TO you and 70
the Chinese nation our sincere SYM
pathy."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-20
LEGISLATORS WALK OUT

SOFIA, Bulgaria, August 20 R).-
The 30 Communist members Of the
Bulgarian Chamber Of Deputies walked
out Of the chamber this morning after
interruptiug King Boris as he spoke
from the rostrum inaugurating special
session
Down with the Fascist government"
they shouted. then rose together and
left the hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-20

when just out of college he did some
work for Hull House in Chicago.)
HE does not go In for music, hobbies.
HE does not have personality in the
exaggerated sense that men Of his type
popularity are supposed to have. He is
quiet and unaaSuming
lie smiles with his eyes, rather than
his mouth. His eyes are hazel. He Is
short, stocky and blondA
IAN in all, his abilities rest in three
qualities: selecting mai organizing
Them and their efforts, md helping
them think"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-20
CLIFFORD is PAINs-TAKER.

New Head of Unemployment Relief Has
Capacity for Hard Work.
NEW YORK, August 20 (P).-The adj
vice Of the late Theodore Roosevelt,
DO what you can, with what you have,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-20

Since last April $4,000 acres Of rice
land In Sacramento Valley, California,
have been planted by apwing seed from
an airplanA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-20

Declines TO Comment on Castle Answer
Until He Studies II.

ITHACA. N. X, August 20 tP)-Gov.
Roosevelt withheld comment on the
formal statement of Acting Secretary
of State William Castle, explaining the
st. Lawrence water power negotiation
and Albany.
The New York Governor said he had
not seen the statement of Secretary
Castle and when informed OF its nature
he added he would not like TO say"
whether 1t was a satisfactory explana-
ton Of the incident until he had studied
the statement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-20
CONCENTRATE ON ORIENTE.
Cuban Government Troops Plan New
Drive To-day Against Insurgents.


HAVANA, August 20 GE)-Victori-
Gus IN tine frs important battle OF the
revolution, government troops, airpianes
and a gunboat joined forces today TO
drive the rebels from the Northern
Orieute Province
The federsls successfully completed
q three day siege Of GibaTa, on the
northern coast Of Oriente yesterday
their enemies On the outskirts Of the
not announced, but newspapers esti-
mated that between zoo and 300 men
we're killed and wounded.
Capture Ammunition.
A million rounds OF ammunition, 81
machine guns ana 800 rifles were said
TO have been captured by the govern
ment. The fleeing insurgents took
refuge in a railway tunnel. and their
capture was reported 20 be imminent.
A number Of their leaders we're be-
lieved TO have been slain.
Learning that an expeditionary force
had landed at Gibars, the government
dispatched q number Of planes and the
Qanboat Patria TO the scene The fly
ers were said 10 have dropped between
900 and ,00e bombs on the rebel forces.
and Patria bombardcd the harbor.
Rural guard forces from Holguin adj
vanced on the town and were met by
machine gun FIRE. Supported by troops
and coast guard artillery from Oriente
and Santa Clara, the loyaiists encircled
Cibara and. aided BY an attack from
the sea and air. dislodged their adyer-
saries after severe fghting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-20
u. S. READY TO SELL
WHEAT FOR RELIEF
IN CHINESE FLOOD

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CAPTURE OF GIBARA
BY FEDERAL FORCE
CONFIRMED HERE

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FISH TO BE HAULED
FROM ALASKA FOR
EXHIBITION PURPOSES

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standing traits.
ne reads economies and sociolosyt
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-27
ATTACK DENIED
BY VALLEY MAN
Aged Farmer Out On Bond,
Says Assault Charges
Are False
Especial 10 The Herald.)

EDINBUURG, Aus. 27.-DecIar-
ing charges Of attempted criminal
assault on an 8-year-cld girl filed
against him were false. p. T.
Pegues. 66-year-old Mercedes farm
er, was released on $3.50 bond late
yesterday. He waived preliminary
hearing. Peg-es gave himself up
yesterday when he learned that
charges had been fled.
The charge against Pegues was
filed Tuesday soon after he filed
charges Of extortion against the
mother and father OF the alleged
victim, and three women who told
police they were witnesses to the
attempt. The girls father and
three women, all OF Mercedes. were
placed in Jail. The girls mother,
III at her home, was under tech
nical arrest.
Pegues alleges charges OF attack
against him are false. Ii Is al
legged the girls father and the
three women demanded 81. 1000
hush money from the aged farm
er, and after several notes had
been written he agreed TO ray $3.50
in cash and a diamond he valued
al $1,000. The diamond and $3.50
OF the money. in marked bills,
have been recovered, II was report
ed.
II was reported the three women
told the girls father Of the alleged
attack and the extorticl plot was
formed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-27
MURDER CASE
SET MONDAY

Eight men are slated 10 be tried
on murder or assault to murder
charges by the criminal district
court which opens here Monday with
the formation OF the grand jury.
The case expected 10 attract most
interest is that OF III. X. Digger.
charged win assault 10 murder Luke
Waters. San Benito chief ~ police.
Digger slashed Waters when the
officer awakened him as he slept
in the brush on the outskirts OF
the city. The youth has been In the
county Jail since the incident which
occurred several months ago.
At the time OF his preliminary
hearing. Digger said he held no
grievance against the officer. but
that he cut the chief when ne
flew 10 pieces IN resentment
against a world which kicked a man
when he was down and out
Guillermo Cruz. alleged 70 have
stabbed Pedro Rodriguez "a death
near La Paloma. is slated for trial.
Valentine de Leon. sought for sew
eral years III connection with n
killing in San Benito. was captured
at San Antonio almost a year ago
and will be tried az this term OF
court.
Other men held on assault 10 muir
der charges include Manuel Vazques
In an Olmito shooting. Jose Garcia
in a h~lackiackinF az Brownsville and
Manuel Rivera ~ a cutting az q
dance near Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-27
BERRY GROWERS
ORDER PLANTS
Valley Prepares For Early
Top Price Market
Season
CBy staff Correspondent)


WESLACO, Aug. 27-Upon advice
OF the Missouri Pacific agricultural
department which has been lending
several OF its horticulturists 10
Valley with a view 10 developing
a strawberry section. the Weslaco
Chamber Of Commerce is recon-
mending early paintings. "A meet
ing to order plants Will be held
Friday night.
The chamber further advises that
the plants be secured as near the
Valley as possible because plants
at points too far north will not be
available until late.
Plants should be set out not later
than Sept. Is in order that they
may come on the market before
the large Hammond. Louisiana sec
ton comes in, ii is stated. Ii is
understood. S. NJ. Patterson. man
ager OF the chamber, said, that
Arkansas and other plants grown
at distant points will not be ready
for planting until Nov. I which will
throw the harvesting season too
late 10 secure fancy prices.
Missionary berries are being
recommended. Klandykes not be-
ing winter producers. 10 Is said.
For those who desire to raise
their own plants. mother plants
from Arkansas are very desirable
Patterson stated. Mother plants
produce ten times their own num-
Der in runners which may b set
out in the fields.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-27
Weslaco Kiwanians
To Give Barbecue
Three h o Selves


WESLACO, Aug. 27.-In view OF
a resolution passed by American
Legion posts frowning on the
practice OF killing white winged
doves for ~barbecues, the Weslaco
Kiwanis club Wednesday decided
TO barbecue other flesh for its out
ing next Thursday night.
Virgil Thompson. Ted Sneed and
Harry Merchant will be in charge
Of arrangements.
The club heard a talk from Rev.
L. A. Boone, Harlingen Methodist
minister. on The World or To-
morrow in which he discussed
some OF the scientific wonders
which may be brought about IN the
future.
II also was announced that work
was TO begin Immediately on clear
ing vacant lots next 10 the j. G..
Penney Store and transforming it
into a park.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-27
BARON
IS LINKED IN
KIDNAP PLOT
Capone Missing When
Sought By. Police
For Questioning

CHICAGO. Aug. 27.-ohn y.
Jack Lynch. wealthy turfman
who was reported kidnapped last
Thursday, returned to his home in
Lake Geneva. Wis, early today IN
his own al and unframed.
Lynch said he was released last
night by his captors on a street
in Kankakee, Ill. After whiting
five minutes, as his captors order
ed. he took off his blindfold and
started his car toward Chicago
where he picked I'D a friend and
drove on to Lake Geneva.
Denies Ransom Asked
He denied money had been paid
for ransom or that any had been
promised. In fact, he exhibited
surprise when he was told that
100000 had been demanIsd for
his release.
Nothing was ever said 10 me
during the time / was held" he
said, about my business or any
ransom. I cannot understand this
Lynch said his captors treated
him like IAN old friend" After
forcing him into their car along
the Wisconsin highway. he said.
they blindfolded him and drove
about for about two hours.
The next thing / knew was that
We were in a house somewhere, and
l had a nice soft bed to sleep on
he continued. They gave me
plenty Of good food, but kept me
blindfolded or wearing heavily
colored glasses continuously"
Meanwhile. Alphonse Capone.
listed as public enemy No. T. by
the Chicago crime commission. was
sought again. this time in connec-
ton with the kidnapping.
Order Capone's Prrest
Patrick J. Roche, chief inves-
tigator for the states attorney
te%lephoned the order for Capone's
arrest from Lake Geneva, where
ne has been making an investiga-
ton Of the Lynch case, saying
that the gang chief was suspected
OF a direct connection with negO-
tiationS for Lynch's release. Capone
was reported to have agreed to pay
off the abductors with $4,000
raised by the missing mans friends,
and Roche said II CapOne refused
70 name the persons TO whom the
ransom was paid he could be
prosecuted as an accessory.
Police hurried TO the hotel where
Capone m~aintains headquarters
last night but were unable to find
the gang chief. who is also wanted
for questioning by Arthur T. Thor
son, district attorney OF Walworth
county, Wis. where the kidnapping
occurred.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-27
Edinburg Men Are
Fined For Hunting

ESPECIAL 10 The Heraldl
EDINBURG. Aug. 27.-Violatlon
Of the game laws caused two well
known EdinburF men To be fined
by Justice Of the Peace r. u. Combs
late Yesterday. The men were
charged with shooting mourning
doves and quail.
They were discovered shooting for
hidden game bv Game Warden j. L..
Robertson. They pleaded guilty. and
paid fines Immediately. Judge Combs
said
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-27
Martial Law Lift
Watched In Fields

K1LGORE. Aug. 27. Rl-The
chief concern or the beCalmed east
Texas oil field was that the state
railroad-cOmmissiOn hearing I'm Aus
tin develop regulations permitting
resumption OF production III this
vast oil area.
Everyone from oil operators 10
enlisted men az the militia enforc-
ing the shutdown az the field look
ed beyond borders M the martial
law area To the state capital, anx-
iously awaiting news on the hear
ing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-27
STUDY Texas Roads

OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 27-Pl
jess Kirby. ArdmOre, head OF the
sta association OF county COM
misSioners, announced today he
would leave Friday with II. y. Lev
erett. Carter county engineer. for
an 8-day tour % Texas. Arkansas
and Louisiana 10 investigate types
OF secondary road construction In
connection with the projected
Oklahoma farm-to-market system.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-27
NEW DISTRICT
RALLY IS SET
ON WEDNESDAY
Valley Cities Hear
Talks On Water
Conservation

With Just a week left before the
election Sept. 8 on formation OF
the proposed Lower Rio Grande
Water Conservation District and
levy OF a tax not 10 exceed five
cents on the hundred dollars valu-
alton, two sets or speakers will
continue a series OF meetings eX-
planning the need for and purpose
OF the district 10 provide an ade-
quate and permanent supply OF
water in the Rio Grande.
Meetings Set
Donna and Rio HondO Wednes-
day night heard talks on the sub
ject and Thursday night there vii
be a meeting at Santa Rosa. ~
Jardin and Pharr meetings will be
held Friday night and Rio Grande
City hears all five speakers Satur.
day night.
Monday night there will be q
meeting az La Feria and Tuesday
night the speakers move on 10 Nc
Allen and San Benit0. There vii
be a final rally Wednesday night
for the entire Valley IN Fair Park
auditorium and the election comes
Thursday.
Speakers Named
Cameron county speakers are r.
B. Creager. Brownsville; and r. 5
Robertson, San BenitO. while VI. Il
Yates. Brownsville. w. ri. Ander.
son. San Benito and G. II. PS1se
Edinburg are conducting the HIdal'
20 county meetings. All will be al
the Rio Grande City and Harlinger
meetings.
All meetings viii be AZ schoo
houses except the n at HarlIn.
gen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-27
Bowie Services

SAN BENITO. Aug. 27.-Friends
Of John G. Bowie from all over
the Valley paid tribute TO memory
Of one Of San Benito's most beloved
citizens as final rites were said
over his body Wednesday after
noon. San Benito stores were closed.
Funeral services were conducted
from Thompson's Funeral home by
DR.. Hugh Robertson. pastor OF the
Presbyterian church. Graveside
services in Mont Meta Memorial
Park were conducted BY members
Of local Masonic bodies and knights
Templar OF Brownsville.
Joint meeting OF six Rotary clubs
10 hear a convention report from
Charles c. Bowie originally sched-
uled for Thursday night was in
definitely postponed due TO his
brothers death
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-27

NEW YORK. Aug. 27-F- Tho
police Lneup@New York's daily
parade OF Cut-throats. sWindlers,
burglars. mayhem artists and JUST
plain suSpects-haS been speeded
up 70 a quick-tlme shuttle.
Now that the ~citizenry's blood Ls
I'D and the metropolis has grown
70 care about the gore staining its
streets, roundup DAYS are here
again. The dismal procession is
longer and pertorce moves more
quickly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-27
Gasoline liked

HOUSTON, Aug. 27.-F- The
expected increase In gasoline prices,
following recent boosts in crude
postings. became general today, the
Texas. Gulf, Shell and Crown
central companies meeting the one
cent a gallon advance initiated BY
the Magnolia company STANDARD
of New York yesterday. The Hum
bic and Sinclair companies had
not met the increase but we're eX-
pected 10 do so late today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-27
Texans Nervous
Over New Quakes

Ell PASO. Aug. 81. PRESIDENTS
OF the Davis mountain country 100
miles east OF FL Paso still were a
bit nervous today after three earth
tremors were felt yesterday at VAL
entine. Fort Davis. Alpine and Mar
IA. No one was injured and no dam
age was reported.
The first shock came at $50 a.
m, and the Others we're at 6.l0 a.
and 1886 .. m NCue was as severe
as those which damaged buildings
in Valentine two weeks ago and
drove residents TO sleep in the open
for several nights.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-27

New York City Investigation to
upstate. republican-controlled CON-
munities.
Insurgency in its own ranks last
night IA believed 10 have added
TO Tammany's desire for peace A
Brooklyn senator. William Lathrop
Love, bolted the caucus OF the up
per house democrats when the
majority voted to oppose the i'm
munity bills. Later the assembly
democrats adjourned a four-hour
meeting without having reached an
agreement. 1t was understood there
were four, possibly six. who opposed
the plan TO fight the bills.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-27
Forward
To Peace With Roosevelt

ALBANY, n. Y. Aug. 27-GP)-
Tammany Hall, faced with defec-
ton in its own ranks in. the leg
islative battle over the New York
City investigation. was looking to-
day for peace with Gov. Franklin
d. Roosevelt.
Well-informed democratic circles
believe the governor will give Tam
many the opportunity to heal the
break" BETWEEN them. possibly as
early as Monday. BY sending a
message TO the special legislative
session which will give Tammany
the chance TO ask extension Of the