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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-25
TAX MAY AID AVIATION
Florida Attorney Will Advise Gas
oline Money Be Used.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, January "a (F).
Attorney General Fred H. Davis to-
day said he will include in his report
to the 1881 State Legislature recon-
mendation for an act setting aside for
aviation development all funds derived
from the State tax on gasoline used in
airplanes.
The proposed act would place in a
special fund all money derived from the
6-cents-per-gallon tax on gasoline used
in airplaneS and would authorize the
State road department to use this
fund for the development of emergency
landing fields over Florida, Davis said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-25

Farmers of italy spent more than
100000 for American tractors last
year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17

county because or a "combina-
ton instigated By influential cit
liens" G. :. LaSby OF san Benito
was on the stand and his testimony
was hampered when the court re-
fused to admit hearsay. Lasby said
he believed such a combination ex-
listed, finally naming the State
Medical association. but he had no
direct proof to substantiate his
belief.
Ired BY the technicality. Lasby
declared: IF ~ wasn't for Or. Peery,
7 wouldn't be alive today. III 70
wasn't for him i couldn't do this"
CAT thae point Lasby left the box
and briskly strobe back and forth
before the judge with his eyes
flashing. The court, we'll filled with
chiropractors and their patients,
broke into a loud burst OF applause)
IT'S foolish for anyone 70 say DR..
Peery cannot do 1e good. because
I know he has. III he Is convicted
and sent 20 jail. III leave this coun-
ty and this state. Ill refuse 10 live
in such q PLACED" the witness flash
ed.
Several other witnesses were put
on BY the defense in an effort to
show that the combination
against the chiropractors existed,
but they had nothing but hearsay
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17

states case open u doubt, although
defense readily admitted that
Peery gave adjustments and had no
state license.
In the arguments, the state EN-
nhasized necessity Of unfolding the
law requiring doctors 10 be licensed
after proper examinations. IT."
County Attorney Hall said. "Dr.
Peery ~ w practice medicine with
cut proper examination and license.
anyone can 40 ~. "A ditch digger
can hang out a single with Dr.
before his name and take your
money
Defense attacked this assertion.
Butler declared "lf the Master were
To return 90 earth and effect cures,
you would prosecute Him under
this law.
"Tnat is blasphcmy." Hall an
swered. WY RE were here he wouldn't
charge sly t0r En adjustment, nor
$50 for removing tonsllS.'
The court will be closed Wednes-
dav due t0 tine death of j. A.
Graham. Brownsville barrister, but
Will reopen Thursday morning Tor
the consideration Of further cases
against Cameron county ch!ropKac-
tors.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17

"The grape crop Of Florida Is sold and that will
be good news for everybody" chortles the Orlando
Daily Sentinel OF the Everglades state. And then it
adds. sold at $500 per ton: carload after carload will
leave the grape vineyards Of Lake county and to a les
ser extent those Of Orange and adjoining counties;
Florida has the earliest ripening commercial grape
crop In the United States: near Montverde. alone. 20
carloads will be shipped: it is not Uncommon to have
O yield Of four tons to an acre and the industry Is
growing and developing by leaps and bounds"
There are vineyards in the irrigated valleys Of the
upper Rio Grande where the finest grapes in the
world are produced. Fl Paso Is the chief market. OF
course. the Texas grapes do not command a price
Of $500 per ton. California grape growers are content
with 500 a ton. They are growers Of wine grapes.
They manufacture grape concentrates and Mrs. Mable
Wildebrandt is the legal adviser Of those engaged in
the grape concentrates industry. DR.. Andrew volstead
of Minnesota, author OF the Volstead act has advised
the legal department of the United States govern
ment that grape concentrates contain a kick that
would stagger an educated mule and that the manu-
facture and sale Of the California product is a gross
violation Of his famous statute to govern the thirst
OF the American drinker.
Why the high price Of the Florida grape7 Is the
Everglades variety intended for champagne vintage
purposes?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17
Where All Political Leaders Are
Wet

New Jersey democrats held their state convention
ard nominated A. Harry Moore for governor. They de-
clared for the repeal Of the 18th amendment and the
liberalization OF the Volstead act pending repeal 70
permit sale OF light wines and beer and repeal Of
the state enforcement act. New Jersey republicans held
their state convention. They nominated David Baird
for governor. They declared for the repeal Of the 18th
amendment and strict enforcement pending repeal.
AL are repealers regardless Of party but the republi-
cans follow the flag to Sen Dwight w. Morrow who
is a regular and a very rigid enforcer while the row
is on. W. Harry Moore the democratic nominee, IS
said to be the best voter-getter in New Jersey. He
served two terms as governor and then retired. His
retirement gave the state to the republicans. Now, he
is the white or wet hope for the democrats and the
independent republican vets. There are wise poiti-
clans In New Jersey who are certain that Dwight w.
Morrow will be the tail to the Hoover kite next year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17
Transforming Texas Penal
Institutions

Gen. Mgr. Lee Simmons Of the Texas penitentiary
system has worked wonders as a practical reformer
since his induction into office. Raymond Brooks told
the story in The American Statesman Of Sunday. 1t
was a closeup survey dealing with penal institutions
the wards Of the state. the improvements inaugurated,
the mighty transformation that has taken place In
prison house and down on prison farm. Texans who
missed the reading Of the story missed a closeup OF
conditions as they are today as directed by a prac-
teal and humane man who had been a success IN
business and farm life ventures before he was drafted
for the general managership Of the prisons and the
prison farms of the commonwealth.
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Judge Graham Lauded
AS Attorney and AS
Citizen in Resolution

Third, IN public and in private
life he was inherently honest and
held the confidence and esteem Of
his fellowmen. He vas agreeable
and companionable and his IN
swerving loyalty to his friends was
one Of his most conspicuous attri-
butes.
Fourth, In public life he served
his State well. AS q member Of The
State legislature and as Chief JUS
tice OF the Court Of Civil Appeals
for the Seventh District OF Texas,
at Amarillo. he had high rank and
exerted much influence by his I'M
firing labors and patriotic devotion
TO duty.
AS a citizen Judge Graham al
ways championed the right and his
influence was ever exerted in ad-
vancing the interests Of his COM
munity 'and state. He was public
spirited and freely gave OF his time
and means to advance the interests
Of his own home and Of the entire
Rio Grande Valley:
Liz E-GlGa D. ~ REcOANC ALAAL
in the passing Of James A. Graham
the Cameron County Bar Asso-
citation. as well as his town and
state. have sustained an irrepar-
able loss. and we extend to his
sorrowing wife and children our
heartfelt sympathy In this said
hour.
VIM. s. WEST
II. 3. GALBPAITH
RUFUS RANSOME
The foregoing resolution was
unanimously adopted at a called
meeting Of the Cameron County
Bar Association on June II, 1881.
G. S. EIDMAN.
President
Attest:
r. A. Hightower.
Secretary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17
IVY AUTHOR or
@io5IBYAEL SERvkE ne ThQHbSb5FJHynRyeF

words. II was too much like losing
something that belonged to her.
Don't bo mean TO me. Derry"
she pleaded suddenly becoming gen.
Ito again. i'll didn't mean 10 hurt
you"
Derry laughed. "Just like m
loaded gun. huh? IN anyone plays
with you and gets hurt it's not your
fault. Oh. mo-. not mo all"
III didn't ask you To fan IN love
with me-" Irene reminded him.
mo-" he said bitterly. ~you only
did all you could 10 make the 40 IL
that was all. You didn't need TO
ask me-"
Irene hedged again. Cant We
come 10 an understandings" she
urged. I'm getting cold"
"Of course We can" Derry
agreed I'm satisfied. I Just
wanted 20 know that you cared a
little for me. III viii make IN easier
90 believe that you wouldn't have
thrown me over III I'D been able 20
offer you the things Gaylord can
give you. l shouldn't blame YOU, I
guess IN was asking am awful lot
10 expect you 90 ho content with
me after living I'm the Prentiss man
sion. No. ! shouldn't blame you"
Irene misunderstood. I'm glad
You sec IL that way ND last. Derry.
Ii would ba awfully hard for YOU %
try 90 support me iu tho manner
I'm accustomed 90. / have been
thinking ii over, as you said. and
l realized IN might spoil all your
future 10 have an eXtravagant wife
20 take care OK. You're SO popular.
You ought % marry someone with
plenty of money"
Derry interrupted by seizing her
savagely i'm his arms. Just tell me
that you'd rather have me than
anyone else ia tho world * | could
support you" IL said. Then I'll
rtake you anywhere you say. and I'll
never bother you again"
why, or course. I would" Irene
said softly. "And 7 mean Il. too,
Derryl"
lie let her 81. abruptly then. aud
Irene was shocked 70 see that he
was laughing.
What he said was even more sur
prising. "Thatll d." he said. X
guess ! can laugh Il al on now.
And I'm glad I found out what a
little parasite you are before ! told
you anything about"
Irene was not listening 70 him.
compelling as bis words were. she
vas looking down the road over
which they had entered the park.
Her face had suddenly whitened.
Derry followed her gaze when be
"a that she was not listening lie
recognized Gayl0rd's a Just a.
Irene screamed her husbands name.
(To 10 Continued)
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tBY c 4

CHICAGO, June II. (P-LittIe
groups Of men. working methodically.
quietly. porting over bank records,
following beer trucks and clutching
at straws. have accomplished what
all the gangs in Chicago couldn't
do-overthrow the Casone dynasty.
Back OF the governments victory
against the Capones. sensational de-
spite the complete surrender of the
leader Alphonse. is a story Of the
tedious attention to retail, the color
less worg OF many months. the story
OF the men who OF the evidence.
"Scarface Al" pleaded guilty yes
terday rather than attempt to re-
flute that pile Of evidence. In a
single word, repeated two times
"guilty'-he paid eloquent tribute
to those evidence-getters. Their
work resulted in charges that he
evaded taxes on a six-year income
Of Sl,038,654 and that he and So
others conspired against the pro-
hibition law at least 5000 times.
One group Of the men behind the
evidence has been dubbed the 'un-
touchables." 1t consists OF eight
young prohibition agents headed
by 28-year-old Eliot Ness. They
gained their name because beer
money could not buy them off. Their
activities have come in for high
praise since the prohibition conspir-
acy indictment, the result Of their
work. vas returned Friday. Prohi-
bition director Woodcock az Wash
ington has promised an investiga-
ton and report to commend them
publicly.
The other group. responsible for
the two income tax indictments.
had the less spectacular task q
ferreting out the sources OF gang
land incomes. Agents OF the intelli-
gence unit OF the internal revenue
bureau did this work. directed in
Chicago by A. p. Madden and IN
Washington BY Chief Elmer L. Trey.
A delinquent income tax return
field by Ralph Capone in 1927 start
ed their investigation CT gang fin
ance and touched off the fuse that
eventually blew most Of the CaDOle
leaders prisonward. Ralph. older
brother Of the scarfaced chief and
a lieutenant in the liquor-vice-gamb-
ling syndicate, filed a delayed state
ment in 1927 showing that he owed
the government $500 for the years
1922. 1923. 1924 and 1925. He then
filed another statement saving he
did not have that sum but could
compromise with the government
by payment Of s $1,000.
The intelligence unit was asked
TO investigae. Agents found that
Ralph had assets far in excess Cf
his offer. that on the day he sub
mitted the offer he had SIS 600 on
deposit il one Chicago bank.
The federal investigators leaped
into a search for further assets OF
the recalcitrant Capone. They fouL
them-almost $2.000.0 900 worth. aid
Ralph Capone was tried. convicted
and sentenced TO three years in pri-
! son.
But while these cases were being
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your reputation" she sneered.
Derry looked back az her. his
eyes blazing with anger. III all
girls are like you." he said tenseIy.
Il won't need a reputation"
IRENE did net understand this
n but she chose 70 appear offended
Derry Meade" she cried. II you
say another thing like that I'll slap
your facet"
II guess you don't quite under
stand" Derry sail quietly. but you
will later and when you do you'll
e that the jokes on you"
You needn't try 10 excuse your
self BY talking in riddles" Irene
retorted. III you ever speak to me
again after today III" She
paused on the verge OF threatening
him with punishment AZ the hands
or her husband. but remembered IN
time that she had no right 70 that
husbands protection. II vas a faint
hope that Gaylord would forgive
her. She knew this and did not
wish 10 risk ridicule.
"Do you intend 70 stay IN Oak.
dale?" Derry asked. you said a
while ago you weren't going 70.
What are you going TO do. Irene?
Did you come out here 10 tell me
you've made up with G~aylord?"
"Never mind what | came for. 7
thought you were a gentleman. but
now I'm not a bit sorry for you"
"You needn't be IL you 60 back
to Gaylord" Derry told her. n
suppose / could expect you might
do that. But IL / thought there was
another man in the picture Id
wiring your neck right now"
You've become terribly ferocious
since / went away. haven't your
Irene tainted him. What's come
over you anyway"
Derry looked at her thoughtfully.
Then be said soberly. You're
through with me. aren't your"
Irene avoided his eyes.
yeah. it's final all right" Derry
continued. II can see that. Well.
/ suppose I might as well tell you
myself about what's happened 20
me. I'D rather like TO see how you
take t. First. there's Just ri
question / want TO ask YOU Did
you ever care anything at all for
me or were you playing with me
all the timer"
"Of course I cared for you." Irene
insisted, hut caring isn't love.
Derry. Maybe you'll find that out
some day. too"
IN take your word for II.
Derry assured her. since you seem
to know so much about love 4
thought ! loved you. but maybe ]
only cared for you"
IRENE did not like TO hear this
and was not satisfied that the
tone he used seemed to belle the
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The words were accompanied by
a pulling smile. Irene hated hav-
ing anyone assume a mysterious
air and her annoyance with him
grew.
"As far as that goes" she said
haughtily. Gaylord IL something
more than a rich man."
"Yeah?" Derry retorted. aren't
you late In finding II out? ! thought
he was the sort Of fellow who was
all right in business but q bum in
married life. Seems TO me I've
heard you say be neglected YOU"
~If you choose 70 remember what
I said when l vas unhappy" Irene
cut in. "it just proves that you
wouldn't understand me any more
than Gaylord did. / was a fool.
that's what l was. but I've learned
my lesson"
Don't be so sure Of that" Derry
cautioned her. people don't
change SO easily"
DERRY Meadel Are you calling
me a fool?"
what IL I am? But I'll tell you
one thing. You're not going "a
make q fool out OF mel How do
you think | feel? People have been
saying ! broke UP Gaylord's home"
IRENE looked Mt him I'm amaze.
= ment. Derry'd never shown 90
much spirit before.
Dear me-" she murmured sar,
castically.
Never mind being SMART Just
listen TO me-"
Listen TO you'll" Irene Jared AT
him. 1T wouldn't make any differ,
ence what you said after calling
me a fool, you ~conceited idiot"
"Conceited?" Derry echoed. not
minding the idiot"
"Yes. conceited. To think a girl
could love you and not care for
Gaylord. Just because he's rich
"Just because he's rich he's what
you want. no matter how much you
pretend otherwise"
Irene laughed. Just because I've
discovered that / don't care for
your"
Derry WINGED. so you have dis
covered that?" he said hercely. III
has nothing to do with the fact
that ] haven't any money!"
Irene looked al him d~isdalnfully
"You will persist IN your ~conceit."
she said as though merely musing
aloud.
Then Derry laughed. my mother
warned me what 10 expect" he re.
marked with no small degree OF dis
gust. We'll. ! wanted 10 do the
right thing. You can laugh" be
added internationally as Irene con.
tinued to smile. "Of course / love
you. but ! don't want to be known
as a home wrecker."
Irene regarded him mockingly,
Haven't you found that It adds to
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Brownsville, Texas,

Brownsville. Texas,
June IL. 1881
To the Honorable c. S. Eidman,
President. Cameron County Bar
Association,
Brownsville, Texas.
Dear Sir:
We, your committee, appointed to
draft suitable resolutions on the
death Of our departed brother,
Honorable JAS. A. Graham, beg to
report as follows:
The character, work and citizen
ship of a lawyer OF long standing
in a community becomes finally an
open record to the public. and his
life becomes impressed upon the
affairs Of his fellow citizens SO
that his work often survives him
and, though in many cases without
recognition, it becomes imperish-
able.
We believe that the Honorable
JAS A. Graham measured up to
the highest standards Of life in its
varied relations and therefore We
desire 10 add this tribute 10 his
memory.
First, Judge Graham came from
an old piloeer family whicd df-
forded the basis Of his later de-
velopment. He was a member OF
the first law class ever TO gradu-
ate from the University OF the
State OF Texas: he was jealous and
untiring in his clients behalf but.
withal courteous and considerable Of
other lawyers and ever respectful
10 the Court. I all times he upheld
the highest standards of his pro-
feSSion. His course was straight
and fearless and, when aroused. he
was intrepid in action and a worthy
opponent OF any mans steel in he
forum Of his chosen career.
Second, As a husband and father
he was true and devoted.
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BEGIN HERE ID


BERYL BORDEN hopes that n
radio career Will help her forget
her hopeless love for TOMMY
WILSON who - engaged 20 her
haif-sister. IRENE. Young PREM
TISs GAYLORD pays attention 70
BeryI until Irene learns he u rich
m tries 60 win him. She sue
ceeds and after n haSty wedding
they depart for Gaylord's western
home. In despair Tommy drinks
heavily, loses his job. and joins
evil companions.
BeryI develops throat trouble
and cntchcs more cold while seek
ing Tommy To beg him 60 leave
the bookkeeping gang. Her throat
becomes worse and The doctor an
her singing days are
over. when Tommy realizes she
has made this sacrifice tO>suvc him
he reforms. gets another job. and
starts nIght courses 20 finish col
lcRc. Then Irene comes home say
ing she has qunrreied with Pren-
tiSs and ~ going 10 get n divorce.
Brryi realizes that Irene IN tryinE
10 win back Tommy'g love. MRS.
EVERETT objects 10 Irene's re-
criving daily letters from DERRY
MEADE.
Irene goes back TO Oakdnle 90
dispose Of Derry and try 60 effect
N reconciliation with PrentiSs.
She leaves The train at n suburban
station and telephones Derry 20
meet her. While waiting Irene
talks 20 n Storc clerk. lie speaks
guardediy when she mentions
BrentiKS ard Irene wonders ~ ne
has recognized her. Then Derry
comes and they dive 20 "A sc
cludrd spot 20 talk.
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER XLIII "
IRENE was not 10 learn that eve.
81 ming what IL was that Derry
Meade hal 70 tell her that was 50
important. One reason for this wa:
that Irene did not give him the
opportunity. Another reaso was
that Asa Crewe telephoned Gaylord
as soon as Irene and Derry disap-
peared and told Gaylord that his
wife had been in the store.
Asa did not know OF the condI.
tions Gaylord had imposed upon
Irene and Derry but he did know
that Irene was not supposed to be
in Oakdale and that her presence
there meant trickery TO his friend
Asa wasn't inc"-ed 10 say who had
been with Irene but Gaylord could
guess easily enough and Asa saw nc
occasion 10 lie about t.
(which way did they go?" Gay
lord asked. Toward town." He
meant toward Oakdale. The river
park lay in that direction from Old
Town and Asa answered yes.
Then Gaylord began his search
In the meantime Irene and Derry
had reached their destination. the
semi-sheltered parking space in the
park. and a heated conversation
had begun. Irene tried TO lead
gradually to the subject Of breaking
their engagement but Derry's love
sick mind leaped ahead OF her. he
accused her Of firing OF him be
fore she had actually spoken.
II see" he said bitterly. you've
been thinking It over and you don'i
want to marry a poor man."
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Funeral For Stuart
Place Man Thursday
(By Staff -CorreSpondent)

HARLINGEN. June l7.-Funeral
services for Ralph Prickett. retired
railroad man who has made his
home near Stuart Place for seven
years, and who died early Monday
morning in the alley Baptist Hos
pital. will be held from the Baptist
Church at 3 p. m. Thursday with
Rev. w. w. Lee. the pastor, officiat-
ing.
The services will be held az that
time TO permit various relatives 70
reach Harrington.
Interment will be in the Harlin-
gen cemetery Immediately following
the church service, according to
Thompson's who r in charge Of
arrangements.
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Has:

l. A population In 1881 Of over $4,000.
2. A mean average temperature Of 70.
3. Bank deposits. SS.O0O.000
4. Four railroads, seven paved highways.
S. international airport, five air lines.
y "A 100000 deep water port financed.
y. The best climate, soil In the world
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Continued from page ~
enss motions, selection OF a iurv
and arguments.
The most dramatic scene OF the
trial came early IN the afternoon
when the court was hearing evid-
ence on a motion for a change ~
venue. Defense ~contended " could
not get an impartial trial IN Cam
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LITTLE DROPS WATER, LITTLE
x x y - * X y y
BITS OF EVIDENCE, AND GANG
X 4 = X X y y
LEADER SURRENDERS TO LAW

worked up. the big boy himself
was the principal target OF the gov
eminent men. Al Capone's income
was under investigation For two
and a half years. And IL vas in his
case that the government agents
found their hardest work.
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to offer, none having direct proof
that the Medical association had
lobbied against the chiropractors.
Judge +. r. Yates denied the
motion for a change OF venue.
Defense then offered a motion
70 quash the complaint, but this
was denied also.
Selection OF the jury took sew
eral hours with County Attorney
Marvin Hall and Defense Counsel
Butler carefully combing the pros
pective jurors. The state was chief
IL interested in whether the jurors
would accept the courts legal def
milton Of "practicing medicine" and
whether they would assess penal
ties required by law " the def
endant was found guilty or prac-
ticing medicine without a license.
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HE D I'LL z

"Johnl Isn't this a duck OF a
frock?"
"H'h. I should think it's a peli-
can by the size OF the bill."-Ans-
vera
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NOT FOR MANS EYES

HE: I can't see what keeps you
women from freezing.
SHE: You aren't supposed 70, big
boy.-Ohio Mitorist.