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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-25

When Columbus set foot upon
the American continent that part
now known as Alabama was COW
cred with some 1000 species and
varieties Of plants.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-25
STTMSON Is
VERY OPTIMISTIC"

So far the situation is as fol-
lows:
Germany accepted the pro-
posal gratefully and unconditional
ly.
Great Britain approved IL IN
spirit as well as in letter.
Italy endorsed 1t cordially and
completely without political re-
servations."
Austria approved uncondition-
ally.
Bulgaria expressed appreciation.
France submitted the counter
proposition.
Rumania, Czechoslovakia. Jugo-
slavia, Poland and Belgium are
sympathetic" but have made no
Official response.
The general optimism here that
an agreement will be reached soon
SO as 10 improve Germany's eco
nomic condition was expressed BY
Senator Watson. republican senate
leader, after a talk with the presi-
dent.
After receiving the French ans
wer, Secretary Stimson also said
Il am very optimistic" adding lit
would be a crime II anything hap
pened."
Nevertheless. the general opinion
was that the French proposal
would be unacceptable unless Il
could be so framed As not 70 con-
flict with the presidents offer.
Stimson said yesterday the broad
outlines" OF the presidents state
ment will mot be departed from
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-25

Mrs. Mary Stearnberg. 81. who
operates a small dairy farm near
Grand Rapids. MINI. Is believed 70
be the Oldest woman in the midwest
who actually runs a farm.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-25
Transatlantic Airmen
Leave Berlin for Russia,
Gatty Sleeps in Bathtub

the 950-mile trip in seven 70 eight
hours. The shining blue and white
Winnie Mae rose smoothly into the
air. circled twice above the field in
farewell and shot away in an east
erly direction.
Fortified by seven and a half
hours sleep-the first since they
left New York Tuesday morning
a hearty breakfast and a welcome
bath, they both appeared fresh
and wide awake as they climbed
into their ship. The plane had been
refueled, CREASED and inspected and
airport attendants pronounced It In
excellent condition for the gruelling
race against DR.. Hugo Eckeners
mark of 81 days and II minutes.
To be sure they wouldn't 60
hungry. they had two breakfasts
a German one OF coffee and rolls
and an American one OF ham and
eggs. All they took with them vas
a bottle Of water and two ham
sandwiches.
The fliers selected maps OF
eastern Europe from the Lofthansa
store to guard against losing their
way as they did yesterday after
landing in England. They set their
course on a direct route across mid
die Poland instead Of the more
northerly route via Koenigsberg
used by Lufthansa planes.
They were advised to fly at an
altitude of 1900 meters above the
clouds where favorable west winds
and clear weather were reported.
The sky was overcast here with
low-hanging clouds in contrast TO
yesterdays sunshine.
Post and Gatty dropped down out
OF the moonlight last night az $3.50
p m. G:30 p. m. c. S. t.. nearly
"a hours to the minute since they
left Harbor Grace. ". r. and about
81 hours after they left New York.
They had made the ocean hop in
Il hours and II minutes and stop
ped at Chester. England and Han
over. Germany. for brief intervals
for fuel.
BERLIN. June 25-iP-It's any
port in a storm for a weary trans
Atlantic airman.
Harold Gatty. OF the flying team
OF Post and Gatty. was so tired
last night from his rigorous trip
across the Atlantic that he fell
asleep in a bathtub. Attendants at
the Tempelhof airdrome bailed him
out and sent him 10 bed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-25
MELLON GOES
TO FRANCE TO
TALK HOLIDAY
French Answer Held
Secret; Want War
Damage Paid

WASHINGTON, June IS. Up
washington looked today to Secre-
tary Mellon for q contribution to-
ward solution Of the delicate stu
alton that has arisen owe the
moratorium proposal.
Official acceptances Of the prin-
ciple had been received from all
the larger powers involved, with
the biggest rough spot in the i'm
mediate road being Frances coun-
ter proposition.
Secretary Mellon has been va
cationing" in England. Facts and
figures he obtained in a series OF
conferences with officials there
played a considerable part in
President Hoover's decision TO Of
fer 10 suspend war debt and rep
arations payments for a year.
And now Mr.. Mellon, through in
England. is extending his holiday
TO France.
Diplomatic circles here felt posi-
tive that the secretary Of the
United States treasury would dis
cuss the French attitude with the
proper officials. There were ex-
pressions Of hope that possible OBJ
jections could be met without in
volying the United States in Euro
pean politics.
The immediate difficulty, more
than anything else. appeared TO be
desire on the part OF France TO re-
tain the unconditional PREPARATIONS
payments for actual war dama-e.
The French note was held secret
here. but no n denied. that I'M
conditional PREPARATIONS were in
voived.
On this point. however. Presi-
dent Hoover said IN announcing
his plan that the United States
would suspend collections on war
debts due II provided the other
interested powers agreed 70 a holi-
day from "all" intergovernmental
payments.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
NATION BEGINS PREP AIRING FOR
 WINTER RELIEF
Mobilizing for Creates t Fund Tn History
 Under Way
STATES, COUNTIES AND CITIES START ACTION
Special Taxation and Con- tributions Will Raise
 Large Sum

WASHINGTON, D. O., Sept. B. Yesterday, Labor Day. found the Nation mobilizing the greatest re- lief funds in history to prevent unemployment and distress during the coming winter.
 States, counties and cities throughout the country have or ganized relief committees and these committees are preparing to raise millions of dollars throughout tax ation and voluntary contributions
 Scattered reports indicate that relief funds will mount into the hundreds of millions of dollars.
 New York and California are leading the way among the states.
 San Francisco, New York, De- troit, Seattle and Salt Lake are leading among the municipalities already taking steps for relief and employment. bs,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
TWO PLIERS ON NON -STOP FLIGHT ACROSS PACIFIC
Lindberghs
 Aroused by
 Earthquake
Flying Couple Awakened by Jolt May See
 Chinese Battle

TOKYO, Japan, Sept. 8-Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and his wife were awakened by jolt Monday morning and then learned it was'an earthquake that had aroused them.
 Windows rattled and timber cracked.
 The quake caused slight damage.
 Col. Lindbergh and his wife re- turned Sunday from Karuizawa, where they spent several days. They expect to visit Southern Japan this week and later will fly to China where the long threatened offen- sive by the Cantonese Insurgents against the Nationalist Government seems imminent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
( Winter Damage" ofClotl,ing
 Is NO,u Laid to Air Chemical

dry, turns into sulphuric acid. The acid, concentrated in parts of the garment that dry last, causes the rents, he says.
 Winter damage" occurs chiefly in localities where the water IS soft" Soft water does not con- tain bases, chemical substances that neutralize strong acid.
 New England is one of the prin- cipal sufferers from winter dam age" because the water there is prevailingly "soft."
 Winter is the most favorable time for winter damage" Wilhe explains, because the many heating plants in operation add much sul- phur dioxide to the air.
 Experiments at the Bureau of Standards reveal that small amount of calcium bicarbonte in the final rinse water materially re- duces winter damage, Wilkie re- ports.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
STOCK MARKET SACS AFTER 3
 DAY HOLIDAY
Many Issues Decline in To- days Trading-Rails
 and Utilities Drop

NEW YORK, Sept. 8.-The finan- cial markets sagged heavily today after a three-day holiday and stocks declined sharply during ear ly trading. The market grew quiet CT as the session continued, but failed to recuperate.
 Bonds were soggy.
 $ United States Steel, common, de- clined more than two points to a new low for the past 10 years.
 Rails and public utilities develop ed notable weakness, many issues losing two to four points. Shares taking a drop today included New York Central, Union Pacific, New Haven, Baltimore and Ohio, Vest inghouse, Case, Eastman. Johns Manville, Nash and Woolworth, : The absence of tangible signs of seasonal recovery of business. to- sether with further gloomy des- criptions of the un m p oyment problem, led to an accumulation of selling orders.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
MANY LIVES SNUFFED OUT
 WESTEUROPE
Snow, Cold, Floods and High Winds Take Toll
 Over Week-End

PARIS, Sept. 8-Many lives were lost as storms, floods, snow and cold sketched a trail of death and destruction across Western Europe over the weekend.
 Seven sailors from the Italian destroyer Darecoo lost their lives in heavy sea.
 A laborer was killed in Germany when high wind blew down a wall.
 Thirty yachts were overturned in Berlin but 1t is not known how many lives were lost.
 A seaman was washed overheard near St. Naxairre, France.
 A laborer lost his life in the flooded stream at Cherbourg.
 It is reported many lives have also been lost by snow and ex- treme cold in various localities.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
I WENTY GRAND WHIPS SUNbEAU IN SARATOGA CUP
Youngster Soundly Defeats Worlds Great Stake
 Winner in Race

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y.. Sept. 8.-Twenty Grand. Mrs. liar ry Pane's three year old colt, win ner of the Kentucky Derby, Bel mont Stakes and other important races, administered a sound whip ping to William Sharpe's Sunbeau Saturday in the 51st running of the Saratoga Cup Race. The race was for one mile and three quarters.
 The victory was worth $8,250 to Twenty Grand, bringing his total earnings up to $2l9,825. Second place gave Sunbeau 5000. bringing his total earnings up to $356.044.
 Twenty Grand is three-year-old and this is his second year on the turf. Sunbeam is six years old and this is his fifth season.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
TWO BANDITS USE STRATEGY,
 BANK ROBBERY
Set Fire in Another Part of Town to Distract
 Attention

PENNINGTON, Wash, Sept. B. Two unmasked men slugged Miss Celia Bennett unconscious with a gun and then robbed the Farming ton State Bank of about 5000 last Saturday afternoon and escaped in an auto. She was assistant cashier at the bank.
 Officers said the robbers set fire to a barn on the edge of the town and as the residents rushed to ex- tinguish the flames, they went to the bank c. E. Hay, in charge of the bank, was across the street at the time of the robbery.
 Officials of Palouse County re- ceived a warning as the robbers in a brown coupe. sped away from here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
FAIR TO OPEN FOR FOUR DAYS
 WEDNESDAY, PM.
Housewives to Compete for Prizes in Three De-
 partments Tomorrow
Associated Press Photo

Juneau's housewives tomorrow will vie with one another at the Southeast Alaska Fair, which opens at p. m. for four day run, in three departments, needlework, canning and bread-making. All children will be admitted free Wednesday afternoon
 The exhibition will open formal ly at pm. tomorrow with a con- cert by the Juneau City Band which will play for one hour. From 9 to 10 o'clock, vaudeville acts will be staged by Ray Southard and Gompapy eatsyri X the noted sct. saving a woman in two parts.
 Tomorrow horticultural displays will be feature, and prizes will be awarded for all floral exhibits. Awards will also be made in the garden products section, and for livestock.
 Art and photography exhibits will also be displayed and prizes awarded tomorrow afternoon. All educational exhibits and native arts and crafts displays will also be judged and prizes bestowed tomor- row afternoon.
 Preparations for the Fair were virtually completed today. Virtually all the concession and advertising booths had been arranged, and most Of the displays were in posi- tion. Each evening the Fair will be opened with band concert. and a dance program will close each days list of events.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
RISES
 NINE FEET IN
 FORTY HOURS
Torrents of Rain Fall in B. C. Section = Rail-
 road Hard Hit

REvEISTOKE, B. C., Sept. B. Trees on the mountain sides were uprooted. huge rocks pitched into the valley and the course of the Illecilliwait River was temporarily changed by cloudburst and tor rents of rain which fell over the weekend.
 In 40 hours the Columbia River rose nine feet.
 Repair gangs are scattered over several miles of Canadian Pacific trackage, especially in the five-mile Connaught tunnel district near the glacier, where severe damage was done.
 Water carried tons of debris down the mountain side and completely covered the railway yards in Gla- cier.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
EXTRA SESSION
 OF PARLIAMENT
 MEETING TODAY
Government Expects to Put Through New Program
 for Economy

LONDON, Sept. 8. Premier Ramsay Mcdonald, with his daughter Ishbel on one side and his son Malcolm on the other side, walked through crowded streets to- day from his office to the house of Parliament to open the special session.
 It is expected that the special session of Parliament will enact q new economic program which the Premier and his Cabinet have drafted for presentation.
 As head of the combined Liberal and Conservative Parties, the Pre- mier finds himself opposed now by almost the solid ranks of the La borites. Men and women, on whose side he has fought for the past 40 years, are now his political erle- mics.
 A vote of confidence will be asked tonight and the Government be- lieves it will have majority of oO at lcdSI.
 Premier Macdonald and Arthur Henderson, for 38 years politica' allies, turned on one another this afternoon in hot debate as Par lament began the special economy session.
 Macdonald was cheered by Con- servatives and Liberals and jeered and howled at by the Labor mem bers.
 Henderson asserted the formation of the so-called National Govern ment was not necessary because the United States and France, m their own interests, never would dared to have let the credit or Great Britain fall.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08

WASHINGTON. D. O., Sept. B. The mystery of winter damage, holes and rents that appear with out warning in cotton fabrics hung out to dry, apparently has been solved by the Bureau of Standards.
 Housewives and laundry owners long have been ,vexed by winter damage" Good garments were ruined by rents that appeared as if by magic, even in new material. Often the only clue was that the damage seemed to occur only in winter.
 Chimneys belching smoke from countless furnaces apparently are the main. though indirect. cause of the trouble, says John B. Wilkie, Bureau Sof Standards chemist.
 The smoke increases the amount of sulphur dioxide in the air. Tf1s chemical, mingling with oxygen in damp garments hung outdoors to
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LECTURE TONIGHT; IS
 FREE PUBLIC INVITED

A free lecture on Christian Sci ence, under the auspices of the First Church of Christ. Scientist, of Juneau, will be given tonight at 8 o'clock in the Scottish Rite Tenn pie. The public Is invited.
 The lecturer. Margaret Murney Glenn. O. s. B., of Boston. Massa- chusetts. arrived on the steamer Yukon from the westward and in terior.
 She is member of the Board of Lectureship of The Mother Church. The First Church oi Christ. Scientist. in Boston.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
Education
 Cause for
 Deaths
Quarrel of Two Weeks Over School Course
 Ends Fatally

SEATTLE, Sept. 8.-Terminating a quarrel of two weeks duration, George Goodrich, unemployed truck driver, shot and killed his wife, wounded his tw0 daughters, Flor ence Mae, aged l6, and Edna Lou ise, aged 13, then fatally shot him. self Sunday.
 The girls are expected to re- cover.
 The quarrel was over whether the girls should continue their high school studies.
 The girls and the nelghbors said Goodrich shot his wife while she was in the yard of the family home. He then went into the girls bedroom and fired twice Goodrich then shot himself.
 Mrs. Goodrich died in a hospital soon after taken there. The girls are being cared for in the same hospital.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
Search for
 Liquor, Are
 Fired Upon
Coast Cuardsmen on East Coast Showered by
 Bullets from Shore

KINGSTON, Mass, Sept. B. Coast Guardsmen were fired upon as they searched the flats at the mouth of the Jones River here for a cargo of liquor dumped by the crew of a 50-foot launch. The shots splattered the muddy flats and also splashed the water about the guardsmen as they dived in the river and waded along the banks to escape the bullets. None of the guardsmen were injured.
 Two hundred and fifty cases of liquor were later recovered by the guardsmen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
ARE RESCUED
 FROM SINKING
 YACHT AT SEA
Twenty-two Persons Saved from Watery Graves
 in Atlantic

MIAMI, Fla, Sept. 8.-Twenty- two persons are safe after being rescued from yacht which sank in the Atlantic, 18 miles off Bom- ini Island.
 Eighteen passengers. including six women, and four members of the crew, were taken from the sinking craft by the Tamaru and brought here 30 hours after the yacht Al- villa left on a Labor Day cruise.
 A plank ripped from the hull caused the boat to ship water, then the steering gear broke.
 The Alwilla sank Is minutes aft CT the transfer of those aboard had been made to the Tamaru.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
TODAY'S STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Sept. 8.-Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 17h, American Can s8s, Anaconda Copper 21%, Beth lehem Steel 35A, Checker Cab. no sale; Curtiss- Wright 2ss, General Motors 33A, International Harvest CT 361a. Kennecott 15A, Packard Motors 6. Standard Brands ITS, Standard Oil of New Jersey 365s, United Aircraft 25M.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
WALKER TALKS ]
 WITH D0UMER

RAMBOUIIGET. France Sept. 8. Mayor James J. Walker. of New York City, had 20-minute con- ference with Presdent Doumer, at the latter's summer home here and said he found the President man of delightful personality with 2 wide knowledge of American and world problems" Mayor Walker added. "and he Is something like a philosopher"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
BOMBED FROM AIR

VALPARAISO, Sept. 8.-Five de- stroyers were bombed into submis- sion by the Chilean air forces on Sunday and they steamed into port Monday morning and were formally surrendered to the Gov ernment by the rebel crews which took possession of them last week. The destroyers will be immediately overhauled and put into service for an attack on the heavier units of the fleet which did not surrender.
 The battleship Latorre and cruis- CT O'Higgins were still holding out Monday night, but there was general belief they would soon submit.
 Sundays bombardment was brief, the destroyer flotilla surrendering after 20 minutes of bombardment from the air, following machine gun fire from the planes.
 Men aboard the surface boats be- gan leaping into the water.
 The submarine squadron gave in quickly. hoisted the white flag and soon after, under their own steam, sailed into the harbor and surren- dered yesterday morning. None of the guns of the fleet returned the fire from the planes.
 Admiral Abel Campos, command ing officer, was released by the rebels of the fleet and he came ashore with other officials who had been held prisoners aboard the de- stroyers.
 The next move will be made against the Battleship Latorre and cruiser O'Higgins. unless they sur render.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
Rich Must
 Feed Needy
 Says Borah
Idaho Senator Issues Warm ing in Address on
 Labor Day

COTTONWOOD, Idaho, Sept. g.. United States Senator William E. Borah declared here in an ad- dress on Labor that the rich of the country must feed the unem- ployed during the coming winter
 The Iadho Senator warned that If they do not voluntarily they nevertheless will do it. There is plenty of money and those who have, must feed the hungry and clothe the naked"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
Half Billior,
 Dollar Building Program, Looms

WASHINGTON, D. o., Sept. 8.-President Hoover expects a half billion dollar Federal building program to provide for employment for thousands of men either di- rectly or indirectly, by Jan uary 1.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
NAUTILUS BACK ]. IN SP|TzbERCEN
Sir Hubert Wilkins Returns South-Trip Under
 Polar Ice

OSLO. Sept 8.-Sir Hubert Will kins today brought the submarine Nautilus back to Long Year City, Spitzbergen, from a trip under the Polar ice.
 The Nautilus appeared to have been damaged to some extent dur ing the hazardous trip.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
AMY JOHNSON
 IS IN BERLIN

BERLIN, Sept. 8.-Miss Amy Johnson, British aviatrix, flying home from Tokyo, arrived here to- day. Miss Johnson is flying over the same route she followed oh her flight to Japan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
TRUCE ON APARTMENTS

GENEVA, Sept. 8.--Dino Grandi, Italy's Foreign Minister, proposed at the League of Nations Assembly today, an immediate truce in build ing armaments and to continue un- til after the Disarmament Confer ence. The Disarmament Conference will be held in February.
 The proposal evoked no demon- stration and no enthusiasm among the delegates but later live discus sion at Grandi's suggestion follow ed in the Hobbies. The German del- egation appeared well pleased at the suggestion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
GRAF ZEPPELIN
 AT HOME PORT

FRIMDR1CFIsEIAFEN, Germany, Sept. s.-The Graf Zeppelin arrived here at 3:45 o'clock Monday aft ernocn after the flight across the Atlantic Ocean from Brazil.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
INVESTIGATION STARTS

SANTIAGO, Sept. 8.-The fate of the rebel sailors and also sol- diers who controlled Chile's fight ing fleet and naval bases for a week, hung in the balance today as the Government initiated an in- tensive investigation as to guilt.
 More than 2,7O0 men and petty officers assigned to the ships, are involved in the CoQuimbo mutiny and hundreds of soldiers figured in the seizure of the bases.
 A considerable number of Coni- munists are alleged to have pro- vided the torch of inspiration.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
ASK MEXICO TO JOIN

GENEVA, Sept. 8.-Mexico has been unanimously invited by the Assembly to join the League of Nations. The invitation followed addresses made by several of the heads of the delegations attending today's Assembly meeting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08

WASHINGTON -- Included on the Federal airways program for the 1882 fiscal year are the in- stallation of 30 radio range beacons and 10 radio communication sta- tions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
TWO WOMEN ARRESTED ON
 DRY LAW VIOLATION CHARGE

Mrs. N. c. Smith and Frances Madrfgan, arrested early tfts week by Federal officers, were being held in the Federal jail today on char1 les of violating the Alaska Bone Df5 Law.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
OLD EDITOR
 PASSES AWAY

WESTMINSTER. Maryland, Sept. s.-John Henry Mitten, believed to be the oldest newspaper editor in the country, is dead here. He would have been S7 years of age mad he lived to September 12. He was tiie active editor of the Westminster Times. @
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
RESIGNS TWO
 POSITIONS IN
 AUSTRIA GOVT.
Chancellor and Foreign Minister Quits, then
 Goes to Geneva

VIENNA, Sept. 8.-Newspapers say Dr. Johann s h ober, Vice Chancellor and Foreign Minister of Austria, resigned both posts be- fore leaving for the League of Nations meeting at Geneva, but no decision regarding acceptance will be made until he returns.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08
SOUTHWEST HIT
 BY HEAT WAVE

KANSAS CITY, Sept. 8.--Mid- summer heat and various tempera- lures. some above the century mark, hit Kansas and Oklahoma points last Saturday and reminded the Southwest fall has not yet arrived
 The mercury set September rec ords in Oklahoma City. reaching 100 3-10 degrees.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-08

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