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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16

BEVERLY HILLS, Calf, Oct.
Is. PA romantic taxicab driver
figuaratively drove his way into
the heart of Miss Florence A.
McAllisteR 18-year-old heiress 20
Oklahoma oil millions.
Edward Challette'S expert man
euvering of a taxi in which Miss
McAllister was a passenger so
won her admiration he hired him
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16
Texas Doctor Dies

ABILENE, Oct. g. R-Dr. L. w.
Hollis. ST., who performed the first
recorded operation for appendicitis,
died al his home here last night.
He was 20 years old and one OF
west Texas most prominent prac-
titioners.
In 1885 DR.. Hollis performed an
operation on a young woman in
Arson, Tex, removing an "abScess."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16

BINGHAMTON. ", Y, Oct. 10
Rp-Sun Beau. all-time money win
ming champion, bred and owned by
willis Sharpe Kilmer. publisher of
the Binehamton Press, has been
ordered out OF training and will be
sent 10 stud at Court Manor, near
Harrisonburg. Va. before the first
OF the year, Kilmer announced to-
day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16
Wreck Is Fatal

HOUSTON, Oct. is. Pl-V. "A.
Corrigan. 20. Houston jeweler. died
today Of injuries suffered In an
automobile accident.
His machine colLded with an
other occupied by ". r. Neuhaus
and Ray Nixon. San Antonio oil
operators, on the Old Spanish
Trail.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16

SAN ANTONIO, Oct. is. Up
Ruth Nichols. aviatrix, today held
the speed record from Houston 10
San Antonio.
She flew from Houston here in one
hour and fifteen minutes yesterday.
She left New York five days ago
and planned TO remain here until
tomorrow
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16
Skinner Unchanged

Condition OF DR.. J. W.. Skinner,
president Of Tex-Mex Institute al
Kingsville, continues unchanged.
according 10 Rev. Z. p. Day OF
Brownsville.
The veteran educator and relig-
ious worker Is in a critical cOndi-
ton with no hope held out for his
ultimate recovery, Rev. Day states.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16
Navy Posts Doomed

WASHINGTON, Oct .l6. Pl-Re-
ports current 1T the navy depart
ment today placed the Charleston,
South Carolina, and Boston navy
yards among the shore stations to
be closed down under the new low
cred estimates submitted 10 Pres.
Hoover.
In the list OF shore stations mem
toned for abandonment we're also
the naval training station Of New
port, Rhode Island, several uniden-
titled radio stations and ordnance
depots.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16
Hunter Loses Fingers
(By Staff Correspondent

CBy Staff Correspohuenll ;.
DONNA, Oct. l6.-L. E. Taylor OF
Donna. agent for the Business Mems
Assurance CO.. will lose three fingers
az his right hand as a result OF the
accidental discharge Of a shotgun
Thursday.
Taylor had been hunting Wednes-
dav and was driving along on the
highway Thursday with the gun sttis
IN the ear. He thought he had taken
c,,t All the shells. Doctors at the
Mercedes hospital. where he was
taken bv friends who happened
along after the accident. said he
would lose all except the thumb and
small finger on the hand.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16
Texan Found Shot

BROWNFIELD. Oct. l6.-P- 3.
Smith. about so. long time resident
OF Yoakum county. was shot and
wounded fatally near Toxic, Terry
county. yesterday.
A. MI. B~rownfield found Smith
lying near his automobile IN a
semi-conscious condition. A rifle
was found nearby.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16
Rejects Seat

NEWARK. N. j.. Oct. l6-lP-
The Baltimore News says Mrs.
Dwight w. Morrow will no. accept
an appointment by Gov. Larson to
the seat in the United States SEN
ate made vacant BY the rent
death Of her husband.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16
MARKETS
AT GLANCE
NEW YORK:

NEW YORK:
Stocks strong; popular shares
IN demand.
Bonds irregular: Libertys sag,
second grade issues rise.
Curb firm: narrow changes.
Foreign exchanges Irregular
sterling easy.
Cotton steady: trade buying,
absence hedge selling.
Sugar higher. trade buying
Coffee higher; steadier Bra
lillian markets
CHICAGO:
Wheat firm: bullish Indiana
acreage, large exports
Corn steady: small receipts.
bullish Argentine surplus
Cattle Irregular.
Hogs lower.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16
Laval Sails

HAVRE. France. Oct. Is. R-Pre-
mier Pierre Laval. accompanied BY
a staff Of financial experts. sailed
aboard the liner lie de France this
afternoon for the u. 8. where he
will discuss important world prob
lens with Pres. Hoover.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16
Well Completed

LONGVIEW oct. i6-tP- The
Katter-Manziel No. l well on the
edge Of Gladewater has been COM
pleted with an estimated flow or
10000 barrels. The well a located
on property belonging to the New
Hope Baptist church.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16
Return Prisoner

MEXICO CITY. Oct. IS. (P-Joy
Palmer Harper. American. will le1.se
tonight In company with I ! o Mex
lean detectives for Detroit where
police said he was wanted on a
charge Of forgery. He has been in
nrison Is months fighting extradi-
ton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16
State Rests

DALLAS. OA is. CP-The state
rested its murder case today against
Dewey Hunt. accused OF Staying
Samuel Cole. Dallas street car
motorman. Nov. 5. 1928.
Cole was shot 10 death in his
streetcar. Three bullets struck him
in the head and body.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16
OLD BUILDING
RAZED; BEGIN
WORK ON new
Excavation Is Under
Way For Deep
Foundation

A daily deepening pit is yawning
where the old federal building, for
many years a Landmark here, once
stood.
Gathering speed As II goes along,
the wrecking crew has toppled the
old structure and hauled II away.
The workmen are now excavating
preparatory 10 putting In founda-
tons for, the new federal structure.
Foundations or the old walls are
being blasted out as curious crowds
stand about and watch.
Pile Driver Ordered
The pit is now from 10 to 10 feet
below the street level.
A pile driving machine Is expect
ed TO arrive here about oct. 20 from
Houston. IL will be used in driving
pilings on which the new foundation
viii rest.
Those in charge OF the Job ex-
press themselves as well satisfied
with the progress OF work to date.
They are confident that they will
bt aDit W lAuAsl wei NliEll the
time allotted by the federal govern
ment for completion Of the job.
$45O,OOO Building
A steam shovel has been at work
on the new foundation since early
in the week ind although the sturdy
foundation Of the old red building
has offered great resistance to the
crew OF w~reckerS, the cavity rapidly
is deepening.
The new building Is 20 be con-
structed at an Approximate cost OF
$3.50 600. II will be Of Spanish de-
sign. bull. OF brick and stone.
The four story building will house
all FEDERAL offices, federal district
court and commissioners offices.
Contract calls for the new build
ing to be completed in about a year
and a half, but contractors believe
the building will be completed long
before the allotted time expires.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16

The Los Fresnos independent
school district has sold $4,000 Of
its bonds to the state board at par
figures.
The transaction was completed
the early part OF this week at Aus
tin.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16
Live Wire Fatal

MARLIN, Oct. l6-tP,- G. o.
Patterson OF Odds. Falls county.
was electrocuted near ,iarlin yes
terday when his body came In con-
tact with a wire fence charged by
a shorted power line conveying
2 5000 volts OF electricity.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16
THE WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Valley:
Partly cloudy and slightly cooler
Friday night. possibly with local
showers: Saturday fair or partly
cloudy. Light to moderate mostly
northerly winds on the west coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16

REALIZED BY
FRUIT DEALERS
Valley Citrus Brings
Higher Price Than
That of Florida

Victory for the Lower Rio Grande
Valley in its battle with Florida
for the grapefruit markets OF this
country is indicated more strongly
in reports to Shipper Of the Valley
this week. showing Valley fruit
bringing a better price on practically
every market.
In one or two comparatively small
markets the demand for Texas fruit
has been hurt by some immature
fruit, and the quotations are low
er.
Florida Losing
However, information received at
the office OF the Brownsville Cham
Der of Commerce today shows that
the Valley fruit is bringing an av-
erage Of from so cents to rs cents
a box more than Florida fruit in
the Chicago market, and other
large markets. This is on the same
size and grade Of fruit.
Another strong indication OF the
superiority OF Valley fruit and the
outcome OF its competition with
Florida fruit is indicated in a letter
brought to the chamber Of COM
merce by George White Of this
city.
Mr.. White received this letter
from a large middle western pro-
duce dealer, who expressed the
opinion that because Of its supe-
rior quality and its proximity" VAL
ley fruit will eventually drive Florida
fruit out Of the middle west and
confine 1t to the Atlantic seaboard.
Evidently it will not be safe even
there, as with the new combination
rail-water rate scheduled TO become
effective. in the near future. in
creasing quantities of Valley fruit
are expected to move toward the
coast country.
Price Varies
The price for Valley citrus is
varying greatly. quotations at the
consuming markets ranging from
around 50 to as high as 81. The
high price Is paid for size IS and 81
grapefruit.
Many Valley shipper have decid-
ed TO ring pick their fruit. The
Texas Citrus Fruit Growers ex-
change is picking nothing smaller
than 96'S, 1t was said her and
shippers in general are endeavoring
TO move only the larger fruit. and
TO let the smaller fruit grow, en-
~couraging growers to irrigate.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16
Injuries Fatal

FORT WORTH, Oct. is. (R-Ed-
gar Pearson. 38. Of Wichita Falls
died last night In a hospital here.
Pearson was injured in an auto
mobile accident at Wichita Falls
last week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16
Campus Painted

/. LAWRENCE, Kas., Oct. l6-Pl-
Paint was smeared about the Uni
versity OF Kansas campus last nigh\
in a fashion described BY author
tiles as the worst bit OF vandalism
in the schools history.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16
Texan Found Dead

SULPHUR SPRINGS. Oct. To-
Rl-B. j. McClendOn, 40. prominent
business man and civic leader, vas
found dead In City Park Lake here
today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-16
MRS. SMITH RECEIVERS

SAN BENITO-MrS. Anna G..
Smith Is recovering fror- injuries
received this week when she was
struck by a truck az the ~intersec-
ton Of w. Stenger ST. and n. Sam
Houston Blvd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-24
Band Concerts.

\ ION WEBERS overture, "Oberon," and the
Dance Of the Hours" from PonchieIis
la Gioeonda" are included in program to be
played at Sylvan Theater, Monument Grounds,
Tuesday evening, by the United States Navy
Band. Lieut. Charles Benter, conducting. Other
concerts scheduled for the Navy Band this
week are Monday pm, and Wednesday, T:30
pm, at the band stand, Navy Yard: Thurs
day. $50 pm. at Veterans Hospital, Mount
Alto, and Friday, pm, at Naval Hospital.
THE concerts to be played by the United States
Marine Band during the coming week win
be as follows. Monday, May IS, 1881, at pm,
Marine Barracks; Tuesday, May &C. 1881, at
pm, Walter Reed General Hospital; Wednes-
day, May ~, 1881, at pm. Home for In
curables; Thursday, May %, 1891, at 1880 pm,
Sylvan Thsater; Friday, May 49, 1881, at 400
pm, Garfield Hospital; Saturday May 80, 1891,
at pm, Arlington Cemetery, memorial service
by @. A. r.
The Monday. Tuesday and Thursday con.
certs viii be featured by trombone solos by
Musician Robert e. Clark, cornet solos by
Musician Winfred Kemp and xylophone amROs
by Musician Wilbur d. Kisffer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-24
x I

from 1.-The States" the other from a farm OF
rench-Canadian pattern. Pure accident. No
prep0sSessiOn, certainly not one Of favorable
stripe, on the part of either for the other. Un-
der romance whose lines are of quite conven-
tonal pattern here Is set down the type of
incident by way Of which localities take on new
blends of blood and character and appearance,
all through the chance Of meetings that the
most trif1tng Of obstacles might have prevented,
might permanently have precluded highly
simplihed case of the milling pot" process
comes out in this excellently conceived romance
Of important and lasting issues grown from in
cidental happenings of certain sort. This is a
love story Mind that. No study in internal
tional relationships by way of social devices.
Nothing like that. Here are two outstanding
people. man and woman. both well worth ans :
ones acquaintance. And back Of them is the
setting Of place and race which. in union be-
comes potent through many multiphcations to-
ward national understandings and accommodate
tons. Story and romance first, from this good
workman. Widening facts and historical sig
nificance interviewer in most natural and in-
teresting manner.
THE DOCTOR o. LONESOME RIVER. BY
Edison Marshall, author Of The Far Call"
ETC. New York Cosmopolitan Book Corr
poration.
A PROMISE of suecor lies in this novel OF
= the Northwest. A promise lying in the
fact that it Is not about adultery or other of
the social besetments that nowadays pack most
of the novels right to the lids and trieke there
from in little drips of nastiness.
So come along up into the North country
with this young fellow who sees the chance Of
getting ahead in his doctors profession, of get
ting out Of the rubble Of unsuccess that has,
temporarily ground him sore and uneasy The
chance to get out is founded upon sheer de-
cepti0n, upon sort of he-that Of taking upon
himself the name and claim of young physi-
clan who died in the hospital as his patient.
Away he goes up into the cold country, to
find his newly acquired family-father and Sis
teF-frOm whom he has been separated for
years. This representation accepted without
question, or so it seemed, the story moves ahead
by way Of the sterling quality Of the young
fellow. Fine and friendly relations are estab-
lisIed by him. professionally, with natives and
settlers. He is real man, big, open, reinvig-
the cold, the husky folks, the general outlook
He falls in love with the young girl. His sister,
he called her ct first. You can see the drift
Of the romance good Consumed and aired
and stirred by the country itself, by the es-
sential soundness Of the folks engaged In its
nurture and fulhlment. call this an admira~
BILE romance. Good work. to start with. Good
refreshnent in its tonic effect. Why do we
not have more novels Of this quality. Why2
You know perfectly well why we do not. Books
are wares, things to sell, ike shirts and coats
and dresses. Writers and publishers are cona-
PEELED to provide such merchandise as the pub
lis prefers and demands. That's why II you
must know.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-24

WHALERS AND WHALING. BY Z. Keble
Chatterton. The Deep Sea Library New
York: William Farquhar Payson.
THAT stories Of sea adventure should fascinate
mariners and far travellers is understand-
able, is TO be expected. Not so easy to figure
out why complete inlanders are so often carried
away with tales Of ships and their sailings. with
their miShaps or their survivals
My best friend of book as a child was a
wide, thin volume Of clipper ship pictures I'd
never seen the ocean, nothing more watery
than the lovely little Seneca River from grand
fathers wagon riding to town. That was all.
Yet would cling to that book leafing IL =
thousand times in equal rapture over those
stu yet palpably flying visions Of beauty. Many
landlubbers are like this find short time
ago The Maritime History of Massachusetts
steadily historic as 1t reads proved 70 be a
prime book Of adventure to me- for which I'VE
been in debt TO its author, Mr. Morrison
Now, here in the hardest possible size and
shape, Is Keble Chatterton's spirited story Of
the great whaling days, when, centuries aeo.
coast men from Western Europe dared their
ships farther and farther from shore tin the
Arctic regions had been reached and the great
industry Of whale fishing had its be0innfnps
Here is that story. High adventure in pursuit
Of gain. Daring and danger and death. The
growth OF an enterprise whose technie has
passed from primitive character into modern
and less picturesque, means Of accomplishment
The decline of whaling. The shift from
Arctic to Antarctic fields. The new uses of
whale products. New means Of substitution for
depleted stores. Allied industries that modern
life has collected around this older one The
rise Of fortune in the whaling business. and its
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-24

DAWN; An Autobiography of Early Youth BY
Theodore Dresser, author of THE Titan"
etc. New York: Horace Liveright
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-24

A AGNIFICENT! Nothing less. The
N total f-engrossment Of Theo-
Nh dore Dresser. The conviction,
NJ turned promptly into print
throughout his career of writing,
that he himself is for him the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-08
The NOera Mfg Co
 Bowling League
Will Hold Annual Banquet at Lakeside Tavern To-
 morrow Night

Tho Noera Mfg Co bowling league will hold its third annual banquet at Lakeside tavern tomorrow even- ing at 8 o'clock.
 The committee has worked hard to make this affair huge success. and all indications point to its being just what the committee desires. They have procured the services of the Three Happy Sisters and their brother Joe of Naugatuck, who broadcast over WICC every Sunday afternoon and who have a very good reputation for being fine entertain CTS. Tn addition to these, Midge Hench and his Night Hawks will furnish music while the dinner Is being served. w. w. Clarke will act as toastmaster.
 Among the invited guests will be R. D. Ely. representing the Chase companies: F. A. Jackie, general manager of. the Chase plants; c. F. Weber, supt of the Noera branch. and Y. E. Hall. sales manager of the Noera plant. '. { It Is rumored that Billy Watt will ask A. Van Mergroot to explain how he happened to beat him the last two weeks. leaving him in sole possession of last place. John Me- Grath will be presented with . pair of non-skid safety shoes 50 that during the coming year he may have d chance to practice staying back of the foul line.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-08
PLEASANT RELIEF
 FROM CONSTIPATION

Shoulders droop under weight of years. Young, yet beauty has fled. Cheeks are sallow and drawn. Un- slightly pimples. Keep your system clean and you keep the beauty of youth. It's energy. Its irresistible charm. Then life is not a failure.
 Clogged bowels and inactive liver cause poisons to seep through the system. Health vanished and with it beauty and energy. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets will help save you from this dark hour. For 20 years they have been prescribed in place of calomel to men and women seek ing health and freedom from con stipation. They act easily and smoothly. No dangerous gripping. Take nightly before retiring. Re- suits will amaze you.
 Thousands of men and women would never be without pr Edwards Olive Tablets, a vegetable com pound. Know them by their olive color. 15c. 30c and COG. All druggists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-08
ScovilI Foremen In
 Springtine Gambol'
Diversified Program Awaits Audience at Friday Even
 iigs Program

The scovilI Foremen's association will hold It's annual springtime gam bol in Doolittie Alley hall Friday evening of this week. As a reminder of the event, communication Is being sent to members of the club. of which the following is a copy:
 There's real treat fin store for you in the Springtime Gambol which the entertainment committee is putt ting on for your enjoyment at Doo- little Alley hall on Friday evening, April 10, 1881, starting promptly at 8 o'clock. s
 If you turned out for our fall fun fest and dance all we need tell you is that the gambol will be better yet. If you didn't, just ask one of the 900 members and their friends who were present at that very pleas-. ant party what they thought of it!
 The Springtime GamboI will be everything that the name implies a night of sheer fun and pleasure. Here's golden opportunity for all of us to get together for an eve ming and chase away FKid Gloom"
 For instance, there'Il be an hour and halfs continuous vaudeville show composed of professional acts of high standing, with just the right combination of real comedians. poppy dancers, and good singers. General dancing to up-to-the-m minute melodies played by DiPietro's Coun- try club orchestra as only they know how to put them over. Card rooms for bridge. pinochle, or any other game that suits your fancy, with valuable prizes for the lucky ones. Surprise novelties and refreshments. The Scoyill Girls club will be with us to join in the fun.
 In case you don't remember--Doo- little Alley hall, which has been re- decorated so you'll never recognize | 1t, has comfortable seating accom- modations for 1900 people, and every i seat affords an unobstructed view of the big stage which has been erected there. The checking accom- modations are excellent. The Con- lnecticut company busses stop at the door, and thre's plenty of parking
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-08
New Features at
 YMCA Branches
Opened Last Night at North
 End and Brooklyn

The first of series of musical programs for boys opened in the North End and Brooklyn Branch Y. M. c. A. last evening with six banjo players presenting program un- der the leadership of James Butler. The programs are under the direc- ton of the city boys secretary, Bill Briggs and will be presented each Tuesday evening. Raymond Ingra- ham will plan next Tuesdays pro- gram of brass instruments. The six members of James Buffers banjo band are Donald Krantz. William Babin. Ernest vestewlg, George Budge, Philip Martin and James Butler conductor. They begin their program at 7:45 at the North End Y.sM. c. A. One hundred and fifty boys enjoyed their varied selections. They played marches. old-fashioned medleys and popular songs and their audience altered between tamping their feet to stirring mil- itary tune and whistling the soft strings of a southern medley. They journey to the Brooklyn Branch Y at S:30. where they performed in the lobby beside a blazing log fire. The lobby was crowded with mem bers Nwi1o thoroughly enjoyed the lively musical numbers for about an hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-08
Executive Chairman.

Scandals. The combination of Butt. Leader and coppeto together with the 100 young men and wo- men in the cast and the exception al group of local stars is expected to produce first rate amateur show.
 The show committee in charge of the YMCA Scandals is made up of Danny Barrett, chairman; Charles Stoeffler. Richard Crane, Fred Frohn, Eugene. Feninmore, Charles A. Swanton. Charles R. Leader, Thomas Coppeto. and Alfred Butt. The executive committee in charge of all business arrangements is Wal ter A. Jarvis, chairman; Bartow Heminway, Anson Stocking. Earl A. Samson, Helen M. Hurley, Charles A. Swanton, Arthur H. Goepel, Jo- seph K. Burns, Russell Hickman and Secretary Arthur l.. Purinton.