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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
Common Schools To
Be In League Meet

Lengthy instructions for Ne first
common school interscholastic meet
ever 70 be conducted in Cameron
county have been issued by Scion
Ayres Of Olmito, director general OF
this division.
This meet will be conducted in
conjunction with the regular inter-
scholastic league session to be stag
cd at Sa nBenito March 20 and u.
Ayres' Instructions have been mi
autographed and forwarded TO all
teachers interested In this branch OF
the meet. Indications point to a
heavy representation from all COM
mon schools of the county.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
Albanian King
Escapes Bullets

VIENNA, Feb. 2l.-tR-Precau4
tons for the safety of King Zor n.
50 year old self-made monarch Of
Albania. we're redoubled today as
police investigated an unsuccessful
attempt against his life as he left
the opera last night.
The kings adjutant. Major Topo-
lai. received one of the twelve bull
lets intended for the monarch and
was killed instantly. Another bull
let wounded an Albanian court Of
fetal, M. Lipozova, In the hip.
The two aSsaSsins. who gave their
names as ASH Cant and Nadk Tie
lezzi. were captured by chauffeurs
of other cars standing behind lie
royal vehicle. They we're badly
manhandled. Questioning brought
no other explanation than they had
acted through political motives.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
ESSAY CONTEST
NOW UNDERWAY
High School and Junior
High School Students
Work For Prizes

A total OF 129 high school stu
dents have entered the essay con-
test held annually for the Conrad
Prizes, according to E. @. Dodd.
principal Of the school.
The subject for high school writ
ers is Andrew Jackson" Mr.. Dodd
explained. This is the third year
the Conrad Prizes. given by Mrs
". L. Conrad, Brownsville, have
been donated.
A similar contest Is being staged
at the junior high school. although
the subject is different. These stu
dents are writing on the life Of
Thomas Jefferson.
The Brownsville Federation or
Women's clubs Is active in the
contest. Mr.. Dodd stated. Prizes
are: first prize. SO: second prize,
$3.50 and third prize. S..
Selection or winning themes
will be based upon the mechan-
ical plan. neatness. grammatical
and rhetorical accuracy, literary
style, force and effect. historical
and biographical knowledge, ORR
ginality and thoroughness Of treat
ment."
O. w. Gotke. superintendent Of
local schools. has placed the man
agement Of the contest in the high
school in the hands Of the teachers
OF the department OF history. Miss
Grace Edman. head Of the depart
ment. and Miss Casteel Garlin. as
SiStant.
The contest, which IS now under
way. Is to close April 3. Each theme
or essay must be at least one thou
sand words in length. and not more
than fifteen hundred.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
WASHINGTON 4
Bible RELIC 4
IS GUARDED
Sacred Bible On Which
First President
Took Oath

NEW YORK. FEB. 21.-F,-Im-
agine the CONSERVATION 0f Chan
cell0r Livingston when he dlscov-
cred there was n0 bible i0r the IN
auguration ny George Washington
~ first president of the United
States.
one va finally procured from
a lodge 0f Free MaSons and me
ceremony In New York's old feder-
al hall-nOw the subtreasury-at
wall and Nassau streets went On
TO It, completion
Today. the bible, q priceless rel
ia seldom exhibited, reposed I'm the
archives OF ST. Johns lodge No. "
Ncy York's first Masonic body.
The historic incident aS cleaned
from old records was related by
the present master OF the lodge
Gordon G. Cooke
General Jacob Morton, marshal
OF the first inaugural parade and
master OF the lodge, was the man
who saved the situation. lie stood
ON the roStrum with Washington
Vice President Adams. Governor
George Clinton and Generals Nor
gan. Lewis. Knox. Steuben and st.
Clair. when Chancellor Livingston
who was TO administer the OATH
discovered the oversight. Morton
ran all the way tO the lodge and
came back with the bible.
The bible now is well worn and
somewhat dogeared. The two pages
upon which washington rested his
hand and said. I'LL swear. so help
me God have been coated with
transparent silk prcservative.
Another Washington Masonic
bible is in exlstence-that which
the general used as master Of the
Fredericksburg. va. lodge. WASH
ington became a Mason I'M the
Fredericksburg lodge on Nov. a.
1852.
On Nov. a. 1920. the two WASH
ington bibles rested side by side.
exhibited In the 168th anniversary
OF WaShingtun's advent into Ma
Sonry. President Harding also
took the oath on the New York
lodges bible.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
Party Leaders Oppose
MoUe to Bring up Wet
Issue at Coming Meet

committee a plan for erasing the
half million dollar party debt De-
fore the 1882 campaign gets under
way.
However. reports have poured II
at the capitol 50 persistently ina
the democratic chairman was pre-
pairing to ask for q commitment Or
the party against prohibition that
the leaders In congress took steps
today to protest privately against
any move in this decision.
The antagoniSm TO open the pro-
kibition issue at the March ) ses-
sion Is not confined to the dry
ranks alone. Some of the members
Of congress with wet inclinaticnS
are prepared to send word, also, 70
Raskob that they feel il would be
a mistake to stir up this issue SO
far in advance Of the presidential
campaign.
Southern democrats are taking
the initiative IN the protest against
the prohibition commitment. They
have the active support OF Senator
Robinson, OF Arkansas. the demo-
cratic leader and vice presidential
candidate with Alfred <. Smith III
the 1928 presidential race.
II Is their contention that the ma
tional committee Is without author
ity TO commit the party on issues
and that such authority rests sole
ly with the national convention.
Neither RaSkob nor Jouett
ShouSe. executive director Of the
national committee, were here to-
day 70 comment on the prohibition
report but the democratic congress
sional leaders took steps TO see
that word got 70 them.
II was conceded however that II
any national committeeman makes
q motion on prohibition al the par
~ meeting it probably cannot be
ruled out Of order without a thor
ough thrashing out Of the subject.
II was known that Raskob has
prepared a plan for raising the
party's debt and will ask formal
approval OF this at the March s
session.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
Day In Washington

Chairman Parker Of the house
commerce committee announced he
would seek legislation this season
for interstate commerce commission
control Of railroad holding compa-
mics.
Senate leaders laid plans 20 send
Muscle Shoals compromise 70 Pres
ident Hoover Monday night or Tues
day.
Senate advocates or Veterans
loan bill amended naval supply bill
TO provide $112. 100000 additional
for loans under adjusted compen-
sation act.
Senate passed and sent % house
SmOot bill authorizing so. 900
for additional veterans hospital
construction.
Senate demanded additional state
reports on prohibition from Wick
ersham commission.
House passed Kendall bill tight
ening ban on convict labor products.
Secretary Stimson transmitted 20
senate communications covering
four years or ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
relations but refused TO produce
documents relating to Marine occu-
patton OF Nicaragua prior to 1929.
Navy department appropriation
bill sent to conference.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
VALLEYITES GO
TO JOIN NAVY
Three Recruits Reported
BY Valley Enlisting
Officer
CBy staff CORRESPONDENTS


HARLINGEN, Feb. 2i.-Three new
recruits and two re-enlistments are
reported BY George A. Kramer, re-
cruiting officer for this district.
The recruits are Erwin Ray Gull
ley, son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Gull
ley OF Harrington; Madison Irving
Taylor, son Of MI. and Mrs. r. A.
Taylor OF Mercedes: and Frank
Clayton Nall, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
g. Nall OF La Feria
Men re-enlisted we're Alvin Far
riws OF Elsa, who has been in the
navy for eight years, and Robert
Herbert Ramsey OF Weslaco. who
has been In the navy ten years.
The three new recruits and Farris
are leaving the first week in March
for San Diego. Ramsey has already
left.
The recruits were chosen from
among 400 applicants and Kramer
said that II was difficult to pick
even a dozen men, so excellent was
the material. The number was re-
duced to twelve and from among
these he chose three to leave in
March.
Erwin Culley Is a brother OF Mil
ton Culley. who has made such an
excellent record In the navy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
New Shoe Store To
Be Opened In City

Julian's Booterie will open In
Brownsville within two weeks at
1870 Elizabeth street, next door to
the Brownsville tailoring company,
1t was announced Saturday by Jul
ian Ashheim, pnoprietor.
Mr.. Ashheim 5gls and operates a
similar store in Mrlingen. and said
today that aftr making a survey
OF the Valley. he had decided 70
open a second store in Browns
vile.
The future = Brownsville Is un-
limited, and tsHfact that a port
will Be complex here in the near
future Is lib Ne discovery OF OIL
or gold in the vicinity" he said.
"Brownsvipe s he for a tremend-
Gus grown, snd Ee want TO get in
on the ground flor"
Juliafs Bo5tere will handle only
womep's shos. ND will sell only
shoes OF one prize. $50. An eff
ciens shoe epert will be placed in
chsrge Of tn local shop.
Remodelini Is under way at pre-
sent. and tn entire store will be in
Hack and wite.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
SCOUTMASTERS
MEET IN S. A.
Many Local Scouters To
Attend Gathering On
Feb. 26

The Ninth Regional Committee
Meeting Of Boy Scouts is to be
held in San Antonio Feb. Is and
many Valley executives are plan
ming on attending. N
o. 4. Van Berg. Mercedes, past
president OF the Valley council. will
give the response 10 the address OF
welcome. Col. Frank w. Wozen-
craft, Dallas. Ninth regional chair
man viii preside at the meeting.
We wish 70 have delegates en-
ough 70 SIT IN with every group
meeting & that full benefit OF all
discussions can be brought back
70 the Valley" Floyd Swallow,
council president, stated Friday
night az a meeting OF the Valley
Executives Board.
The San Antonio meeting opens
al 3 a. m Thursday morning. Feb.
Is. and concludes with a dinner
meeting a t6:30 that night.
According to w. q. Washington.
chairman Of the Brownsville dis
trict, several OF the local men are
planning 70 make the trip. Those
who have expressed intention OF
going are: j. McCarty, deputy
commissioner: Fritz Schmidt,
scoutmaster: Bob Lyon. field exec
utive; w. O. Washington district
chairman: Robert Ernst, camp
committee; Fl. L. Teller. assistant
scoutmaster; L. n. Olmsted, scout
master and several others whose
names we're not available Satur-
day.
There is to be a special session
for scoutmasters led by RAY o.
Wyland. national director OF edu-
cation and the matter OF finance
Is to be explained by Arthur "A.
Schuck. director OF the division or
operations. A complete program
has been arranged for the meeting.
Mr.. Washington urges that any
one who can make the trip COM
municate with him by Monday "
possible.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
STAGE IS Set
FOR HIGHWAY
BOND MEASURE
Public Hearing Will
Be Held Next
Wednesday
BY BROOKS

AUSTIN, Feb. 2I.-The legislature
has set the stage for the first act
OF OF the heaviest pieces IN its
repertoire this year, the statewide
highway financing and bond issue.
Next Wednesday night the cur
tain will rise upon the Woodul-
Hubbard constitutional amendments,
embody.ng the Sterling road bond
plan foStered BY Gov. Ross S. Sterl-
ing as chairman Of the highway
commission two years ago. and the
major affirmative issue in last
years political campaign.
The senate committee on consti-
tutional amendments has set the
two Woodul resolutions embodying
the finance plan for public hearing
wednesday night.
The house committee. OF which
Rep. r. NJ. Hubbard Is chairman.
touched briefly the Hubbard agreed
substitute amendment Wednesday.
but laid II aside for hearing after
the senate has conducted the public
hearings on the other side OF the
capitol.
Sen. Woodul has accepted the
compromise measure, and likely
will bring il IN as committee am
endments when the senate gets the
financing plan.
The Hubbard compromise limits
the bond issue to 100000 900 alto
gether, setting aside 500, 000. 900 for
permanent construction and the
other, first 10 assuming the bond
money put up the counties and dis
tricts on state highways, then 10
construction. Both release counties
from future contributions 10 state
road building. Both embody the
verbiage written by Sen. John w.
Hornsby OF Austin into the amend
ment two years ago. that the re-
payment OF the state bonds should
never become a charge upon the
farms, homes and real property" Of
Texas, but should be met out Of
gasoline taxes. The Hubbard plan
also rewrites the requirement that
one-fourth the gasoline taxes con-
tinue TO 90 into the school funds.
The house committee gave its
approval 10 an amendment by Rep.
A. p. Johnson TO reduce the amount
OF penalties for recovery Of land
sold for delinquent taxes. and laid
aside another by Rep. Adkins. Mr..
Adkins said the johnson plan filled
his purpose fully.
Another amendment by Mr.. Ad-
kins. to let tie legislature put
limitation against going back many
years on tax collections was sent
TO a subcommittee to determine
the number OF years. Mr.. Adkins
said the measure would end abuses
or contract taxgathering, where
contractors 60 back 30 years or more
for claims against property that
has passed into hands OF innocent
purchasers. Rep. F. G. Weinert OF
Seguin vigorously supported the
plan.
The constitutional amendments
committee killed Rep. Donel's
proposed amendment limiting the
interest rate on secured notes at
z per cent. holding the same end
could be achieved by legislative act.
II considered, but did not set a
definite date. its future public
hearing on the Weinert
amendment TO abolish state ad
valorem taxes after Jan. /, 1888.
II set for hearing Mar. 9 the
Holder amendment TO permit the
state to contribute to a teacher
pension system.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
MONDAY WILL
Be HOLIDAY
AT CAPITAL
Hoover Goes to Church
Attended BY First
President

WASHINGTON, Feb. Il. -6P)-
Because Washington's birthday an
niversary comes on Sunday this
year, observance Of the day by the
nations officials viii depart from
he usual pattern.
President Hoover, who last year
appeared with official pomp at the
spectacular celebration of Alex
andria, Virginia, hometown" Of
the first president. will be permit
ted to celebrate according TO his in
clinaIion.
His inclination likely will lead
him right back to Alexandria-to
worship quietly in WaShington's
pew at Christ's church. Probably he
will continue to Mount Vernon 70
place a wreath at Washington'S
tomb.
With Mrs. Hoover away-she
hurried from the final official re-
ception OF the season TO Asheville,
North Carolina, for a visit with her
convalescing son - White House
jewellers were somewhat vague as
to the Washington birthday plans
for Peggy Ann Herbert Jr.. and
baby Joan.
They said II any red-cherry brand
OF gaiety entered into the days
program Of the grandchildren, u
probably would be spontaneous.
And OF course there was the posi-
bility. II prevailing bad weather
should change to fair, the Hoover
children might even accompany
their presidential grandfather to
Alexandria and Mount Vernon.
Members Of congress. too. will
experience an unexpected swerve
from Washington's birthday tradi-
ton For years too numerous TO
count, Washington's farewell adj
dress has been read on his birth
day. This year. with the observance
scheduled for Monday, the 23rd.,
Representative Beck OF Pennsylva-
mia, will deliver an address on
Washington.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
MONSEE 5 SAYS
= = = #
GRUBBERS
4 T. - y
ARE NECESSARY
wanted: 500 men.

Wanted: 500 men.
This was the announcement made
BY Cuban MonseeSr superintendent
Of the local u. 8. employment Bu-
reau when interviewed Saturday on
labor conditions In the Valley.
we need six hundred grubbers
Immediately" Mr. Monsees said.
The enormous Adams tract is be-
ing cleared. and that number of
men is needed to work ON clearing
the land
MI. Monsees admitted that there
was a surplus OF labor In the VAL
ley at present. and the need was
not for general labor but for grub
bers.
we receive about 10 INQUIRIES a
day from transient workers" he
continued. This. however. ~ much
better than II was In November and
December, when an average or 40
men visited our offices every day.
looking for Jobs"
The Bureau has its offices on
Adams street. near the Central
fire station. having recently moved
there from the chamber Of com
.gerce building.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
WILL MARK
VETS GRAVES
Sam jackson Post Auxiliary
Is Helping Legion
I'm Effort

SAN BENITO, Feb. IL Names
and other information about San
Benitans who lost their lives In
the World War will be furnished
the auxiliary of Sam jackson Post
No. Ill, American Legion. and
grave markers will be secured, ID
was decided at a membership meet
ing this week 40 the Memorial
Home.
When complete information is
secured the markers, consisting OF
small 0blong stones. will be ordered
for placement on graves here.
Finances came In for considerable
discussion at the meeting this week.
IL va decided 10 hold a domino
and bridge party at the Memorial
Home Thursday night for benefit
of the building and other funds.
Tickets will be sold BY DICTIONARIES.
10 was announced that a dance
with special music would be held
Tuesday night at the Memorial
Home.
The attendance az the meeting
vas good.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
City Briefs

Over 200 fancy goldfish received
yesterday. Prices ten TO fifty cents.
No Sunday sales-T. r. Riggs nur-
sery. Mercedes Adv.
Dickey's Old Reliable Eye Water
cooIs and clears inflamed eyes.
Doesn't hurt. ADV. 60
2OU0 fresh dug dormant bare root
roses for our final sale to Feb 20
only. $50 per dcz., ten dollars per
hundred: also larger at s2.25 and
$3.50 per dozen. Plant now as balled
roses viii be SO and - each. +. r..
Riggs Nursery, Mercedes, Adv
Plant rose bushes nov. Prices
low. sale closes Feb. %. Our roses
are best for the Valley. Everybody
pleased with them. r. r. Riggs
Nursery Adv.
Did you get a Flame vine? Only
fifty cents. See ours blooming. II.
r.. Riggs Nursery. Adv.
Junior Garden Assortment offer
good till Feb. %. Four rose bushes:
rcd. pink. white and yellow: ! crepe
myrtle; l cape jasmine: IL gladio-
lus bulbs: II tube rose bulbs; IL
Shasta daisy plants-all for one
dollar delivered post paid. An ex-
ira dozen gladiolus bulbs II taken
MT nurServ-T. r.. Riggs Nursery.
Mercedes. Adv
Plant rose bushes now. Sale
closes Feb. %. Selling gladioluS
bulbs at % cents per dozen: Sl.5c
per hundred. Plant nOw.-T. n
Riggs Nursery. Adv
Get your rose bushes and shrub
berry now. This is planting season.
No business transacted on Sunday
We 60 TO church-T. r. Riggs Nur-
sery. Adv,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22

The Drum and BuEle Corps az
the John Hanson Post will have its
regular rehearsal Monday night.
The drums have all been given
their Spring coloring. new heads,
etc.
II Il NOT too late for old mem
bers 70 pick up the beats and
ct into this aggregation. if they
come out Monday night. 1t was
said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
Youths Fined Here
For Drunkenness

Five Brownsville youths. most cf
them attending school. we're fined
Friday afternoon when tried be-
fire. Justice of the Peace Fred Bo-
walsh ON charges OF being drunk
I'm a public place.
Three of them were fined s15 and
costs. which amounted 10 S38. and
two were fined ST. and costs. or 81.
One paid his fine, three made boni.
and one was remanded 10 jail in
lieu of either bond or fine.
They were taken into custody
by Constable 70. ". Tucker follow
ing a demonstration Thursday
night at the Gulf filling station
on Elizabeth street.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
Italian Reported
Strangled to Death

YOUNGSTOWN. Ohio. Feb. a.
PA report declaring that Henry
Sammartino, Youngstown jeweler.
died Of "strangulation evidently not
suicidal. as disclosed by multiple
injuries on the head" was on its
way today to Count Cesare B
Grandenigo, italian consul at
Cleveland.
Sammarttno's body was found
hanging In a state room on a
steamship in the Panama Canal.
The report was signed by Cor
cner M K. Hayes, DR.. Attilio Ros-
apepe. italian consular agent here.
and DIR. @. B. Kramer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22

Ray Judia and his six-piece or
chestra playing from the dining
room Of the FL Jardin Hotel will
be featured twice daily by radio
station KWWG beginning We'd
nesday, Feb. Is. ChaS. a. Rel. man
ager of the station, announced sat
urday.
The orchestra will play from Il
noon to 1890 p. m. and from s to
$50 p. m. Mr.. Rel stated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
Prohibition Will Be
Issue IN '32-Shouse

MUSkOGEE- Okla. FEB. 2l.-fR
DJouett Shouse. executive director
o. the democratic national commit
tee. refused 10 comment tonight an
reports that Chairman Rarkob
planned IN bring the prohibited
issue 70 the fore at the March D
meeting OK the committee.
Prohibition will be am issue ln
the 1922 presidential race. however
Shouse said 1T can not be kept
out
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
New Time Schedule
For Station KWWG

Starting Monday. Feb. %. a new
time schedule for radio station
KWWG will become effective. ac-
cording to Chas A. Rel. manager.
The station will 90 on the air
every morning at $50. and sign off
az 1890. The only exception Is
Sunday. when the station will be
on the air from III a. m. to 1890.
During the afternoon. KNvWG
will 60 on the air al $50 and sign
off at $50 on Monday. Wednesday
and Friday. but will be on the air
from $3.50 to midnight every Tues
day Thursday and Saturday with
a complete program. On Sunday. il
will come on at S p. m. and sign
off at Z O'Clock.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
Hunts Texas
Governor With Rifle

AUSTIN, Feb. 21.-lP-Aaron
Wilson. Caldwell county negro.
wanted 70 see the governor. He
let II be known that he was "look-
ing for Governor Ross 5. Sterling"
Everything might have been al
right. but State Ranger oscar
Martin did not like the looks of a
long barreled rifle Wilson carried
IN the crook OF his arm. and ar
rested him.
The negro was taken back 40
Caldwell county TO face an insan-
ity charge.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
New Orleans Faces
Port Wide Strike

NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 2l.-dP-
Two locals or the international
Longshoreman's association have IS
sued a call for a port-wide strike
effective Monday. officials stating
they have learned certain steam
ship companies" will announce n
general wage reduction on that date.
3 7. Demilt. president OF the New
Orleans Steamship association.
would not comment on a Joint resn-
luton adopted by locals 1926 and 231
calling the strike which will effect
approximately 1000 workers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22

4 call meeting of the Texas CT
uus Fruit Grrwers Exchange mem
oerS in the Brownsville District.
mas been set for 500 d. m. Febru-
sFy e, 1891. Meeting is to be held
~ me Ell Jardin schoolhouse,
brownsville. This is one Of a pro-
posed series Of district meetings.
The Federal Farm Boards pro-
gram as outlined bv Mr.. league re-
Gently in the Valley. will be con-
sioered and discussed. The market
Hg problem Is or much import
ance and business men, members
NC growers should be on hand and
axe part in the meeting.
'onn r. Shary. president, will be
NJ charge o. the meeting.
a. are urged to attend.