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Heart Attack
Ends Life Of
Lady Decies

LONDON, Feb. 3. PD-The for
mer Helen Vivien Gould, American
heiress who as the youthful bride
OF the fifth Baron Decies dazzled
English society. died here at dawn
today OF a heart attack which de-
veloped from jaundice. She was
SO years old and had been III three
weeks.
Death came In a London nursing
home. Besides her husband, who
has had a famous career IN the
army, she left a son and two daugh-
tiers.
The granddaughter Of Jay Gould.
whose railroad manipulations made
him a money king OF the post civil
war period. Lady Decies came TO
be known in England for the spec
tacles she sometimes presented So
ciety, her penchant for the unex-
pected, and as q lavish but charm
ing hostess.
She was married in 1911 when 10
years old. The ceremony was per-
formed in New York, its splendour
and the prominence Of the princi-
pals giving 1t wide publicity.
Her name was frequently in the
headlines, particularly when OIL her
honeymoon she smoked o cigarette
at the railroad station IN Bruins
wick. She appeared before the
king and queen In a white satin
gown embroidered In diamonds,
pearls and crystals and a train
rich with silver lilies and ermine-
The elite Of London thronged the
series Of balls. dinners and the like
which followed and she became one
or the most prominent figures OF
English society.
She was active IN Red Cross work
during the war. and since had been
a great traveller. making several ad-
venturous trips with her husband
into West Africa and other parts Of
the world. Her husband. John Ora
ham Hope de IA Poer Beresford.
was once a lieutenant colonel com
handing the South Irish Horse.
and from 1916 To 1919 was chief
press censor for Ireland.
Lady Decies was one Of the heirs
to the SIS. 100000 Gould fortune.
over which legal battles ragged for
years. Her father was the late
George Jay Gould. who followed
Jay Gould As head Of the interests
with which the family name usual
Is is associated.
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HARLINGEN. Feb. 3.-Valley
London gave q fellow Lion and
Antarctic expedition hero, Rear Ad-
miral Richard Y. Byrd, q tremend-
Gus ovation at a luncheon at the
Wornen's Building Monday.
American and former British ar
my officers together with other
civilians joined with the Lions in
their tribute to the polar flier.
To ell Of which the youthful, re-
ticent idol Of Americas millions
said simply and with an engaging
smile, and between puffs at a pipe,
Il know l don't deserve all this but
] get a big kick out Of it. There were
many OF us On that expedition and
II was because they all worked as
a team that it was a success"
Admiral Byrd also paid tribute 20
the British, saying that he carried
the English flag to the pole with
him IN tribute TO Scott, his boyhood
idol. who lost his life In the Antarc-
tic SHOWS.
He spoke Of the Boy Scout organi-
cation, saying that he thought IL
24AG IA tAAE hAE4NE1l ~ LEAE W0A4As
The Junior Yanks, he said. was
along the same lines. He express
ed wishes OF good luck TO General
Beaumont B. Buck Of San Antonio,
head Of the Junior Yank organi-
zation. In his work in furthering the
movement.
General Buck was the first speak
er Of the afternoon and he compared
the illustriOus visitor with the bold
spirits vino first braved the Allan
tic and discovered America
Col. r. L. Glover, commander OF
It. Brown, rendered the well wishes
Of the Twelfth Cavalry regiment
and declared that the army had
rooted just a. hard for Admiral
Byrd as the navy.
Col. T. E. Gilmore. manager OF the
Brownsville airport, who piloted
planes In the British service when
they we're known as flying collins.
also paid his respects TO the cour-
are and accomplishments Of Admiral
Byrd, pointing out the dangers Of
the expedition to the South Pole.
Among the others speaking were
Judge o. G. Dancy, g. M Holland.
and u. 3. Traxler.
The Lions heard their district
governor. w. T. Digger Of san An
tonic, praise their distinguished
fellow Lion.
Admiral Byrd broke a rule Of long
standing In attending the luncheon
and did so after extracting the
nromise that he would neither oe
required to make a speech OF be
made TO listen TO any about him
self. The speakers we're unable u
pass by the opportunity, however, q
laudinE him.
II was Mr.. Traxler who told the
group that Admiral Byrd had liked
Valley grapefruit 50 we'll that ne
had eaten five halves. When Presi-
dent G. Lortmer Brown Of the Har-
lingen club explained that Admiral
Byrd never ate luncheon under any
circumstances. the visitor whispered
70 him that they had been out to
the I. r. Snavely orchard and that
he had eaten some more grapefruit.
IN honor Of the visitor, the Lions
changed one Of their songs to We
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Mercedes
ORGANIZATION OF THETA
CHAPTER PERFECTED

A recent organization Of the
Theta chapter OF the state organ
ization OF the progressive series
piano course in the Valley. was
perfected at the home Of Mrs
Nina II. VigneSs at La Feria.
Advisors who we're present and
assisted In the drawing up OF the
constitution and bylaws which
were adopted included Mrs. Fl. e.
Hager OF Mercedes. Mrs. Floyd
Smith and Miss Josephine Pollard
Of Harrington. and Mrs. Vigness.
Officers were elected to serve
for the coming year with Miss
Nadine La Turno Of Harrington be-
ing named president, Miss Dorothy
Brown or Harlingen was made vice
president: Miss Mary Elizabeth
Coursey Of Harlingen, secretary and
treasurer. and Miss Ards King Of
Weslaco reporter. Co-operators from
each town represented we're chosen
including Miss Verna Rose Gauch
from Mercedes. This chapter Is
the first OF its kind to be organized
in the Valley. A committee was ap-
pointed to decide on a course Of
study TO be taken up. Quite a
number or teachers and pupils
were present.
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All Dav Meeting
For February 10

Mrs. q. wv. Moothart was elect
ed president and Mrs. Fl. M. Clark
was elected treasurer at q meet
ING Of the Presbyterian Auxiliary
on Monday, when they convened
for their regular business session.
About twenty-five were present
nevo.ionals we're led BY Mrs. o.
II. Gillespie.
An all-day study meeting Of the
Presbyterian Auxiliary on the for
eiTn mission study book will be
held on Monday. Feb. rs. On Feb.
70 an all-dav PRAYER meeting Of all
the churches will be held al the
Christian church
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-03
Moore Wins Trophy
For Third Year
IBy STAFF COrrespOndenf

ny 0taII OUIIEtUUIIEILJ
HARLINGEN, Feb. 3.-Although
L II. Moore, Missouri Pacific diyi-
sion passenger agent, entertainS
secret hopes Of some day winning
a golf cup, he has shown a greater
proficiency for winning other
kinds.
He now has IN his possession his
second cup as the best all-line pas
senger solicitor. The first Gun was
o two straight years and IS now
IN his permanent possession. If he
wins the second cup another year.
II too viii grace hts office perma-
nentiy.
The competition takes in a big
territory. IA states.
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Society Calendar


wednesday
Self Culture club with Mrs. y.
X. Bull.
Brisca club with Mrs. @. p. Bar
reda.
Mrs c. v. Hamilton IS entertain
ing the Tournament Bridge club.
Just Sew club meets with Mrs
Duff Howard.
"HoraS Doradas" club with Miss
Beth Creager.
Wednesday club members with
Mrs. Maurice Brulay.
Mrs. Z. r. Brown and small son
Of II Campo arrived Tuesday morn
ing TO be the guests Of Mrs. Browns
sister. Mrs. William Brown and
Mr.. Brown. They are To remain
until the end Of the week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-03
Oklahoman Held For
CANYON Bank Robbery

AMARILLO Tex. Feb. ST.
Arrested III Oklahoma. Bill Mills was
held here today on charges Of rob-
bing the First National bank a.
Canyon. Jan. 10. Officers said two
rifles. a shotgun and an automatic
nistol were taken from him. More
than $4,000 was taken in the rob
berry by two men who held several
persons. including Sheriff John Fry
lcf Randall county. prisoner for q
short TINA.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-03

back In bed. They're amazed when
they e me now. a well woman
as strong and active as I was years
ago. stated Mrs Minnie Owen.
lila .. Harvey, Oklahoma City.
Il went into a rapid decline with
a complication Of troubles that
finally forced me 70 give up en-
tirely. My stomach was badly dis
ordered and I'd suffer agony with
Indigestion nearly every time I
ate.
"Sargon put me on my feet and
filled my whole system with new
strength and energy. MY stomach
never gives me a minutes trouble
now. ? I'm SO grateful to Sareon for
my new health and strength I'm
loud In my praise Of this wonderful
medicinei'
Sold BY Cisncros Drug Stores
&NRHm
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-03
Business Meeting
Held Bv Society

The Methodist Missionary so
ciety held their monthly business
meeting AT the church Monday. with
only routine work transacted. About
thirty five attended. Mrs. Mcbride
led the devotionals after which
Narh circle reported the work done
the past month. The society don
ated SIS 70 the Red Cross Relief
fund and members adjourned 10
meet in circles next Monday.
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SUMMARY

Except for rains Tn East Texas
the weather continued fair 10 clear
throughout the United States dur
ing the last "a hours under mod
erately high TO high barometric in-
fluence practically throughout the
country Temperatures also con
tinued seascnable throughout the
country except subnOrmal III the
far northeastern states.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-03

Dr. and Mrs. ~. wv. Diehl. Dr. ana
Mrs. H. w. McClenathan, Dr and
Mrs. n. A. Davidson, Mr. and Mrs.
ID. mr.. Denton.
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Valley Cities

Peggy Scott, Iva Hope Mcneil,
Jean Phipps. Clarice Sherman. La
Rue Packer, Rebecca Riddle. Ken
meth and Wallace Utley, Jack
Key, Manning Holland. Arturo
Longoria. Earl Bandfield, Leonard
Anderson, Cecil Howard, III. II.
Colvin. Willis johnson. Ben Hoff-
man, Horace Arnold. Forest Kirby,
Lee Pitzer, ri. r. Zell. "A. u. Rieby
Billy Aycock. Henry Greenleaf.
Charles McKelvey, Cosby Womack.
Albert Pietsch. Atwood Brooks.
Bert Roberts. Ralph Reynolds.
MRS. ISLANDER HOSTESS
AT TWO HOSPITALITTES
The pleasant home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Fl. H. Shander was fragrant
and attractive with tuberoses. red
roses and fern. as they entertained
their bridge club on Thursday eve
ming. The closely contested games
resulted In high O for guests
being awarded DR.. and Mrs. r. r..
McClenathan. The high score for
members was won by Mr.. and Mrs.
y. NJ. Meeks. Second high was given
to Nj. and Mrs. Leonard Smith
and the low cut was the reward Of
Mr. and Mrs. j. G. Koniakowsky.
The evening closed with the serv-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-03
BULLETIN

TIrst figures, lowest temperature
last night: second. highest yester-
cay: third. wind velocity at 8 o.
a. fourth. precipitation In last "a
hourS.l
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Mother of ID Is
Deeply Grateful

ia have real proof OF what this
wonderful Sargon did for me from
any number OF my friends and
relatives who saw me flat of my
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-03

The African baobab Is considers
eel the oldest species on tree I'm tha
world. there being n specimens
found estimated To be $500 years
old.
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ing OF delicious refreshments 70
thirteen members and these guests:
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Eiarlingen
FEATURE
OF ASSEMBLY, pRnrRAHF

AT the high school assembly on
Friday morning. there we're MANY
proud and happy students. as
Principal Carl Chiffon announced
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-03
VEGETABLE Dinner

Women OF the Christian church
viii serve 2 vegetable dinner on
Thursday at the church for fifty
cents. Everyone Is cordially In
vited.
Evening star., 1931-06-16
THE EVENING STAR WASHINGTON c. TUESDAY JUNE 6 1881

tion for Scouting activities are Eapp
Brush, Troop g. of Christ Church,
Georgetown; H. A. Cooper, Troop 265,
Frederick; Stephen Capps, Troop is, of
Cleveland Park Congregational Church;
Troop 80, Takoma Park Presbyterian
Church; Waldo Schnitt of Troop SO;
George b. Fraser, jr., CT Troop 81, Of
the Chevy Chase Baptist Church: Har-
veg Machen, jr, Of Troop 10; Alvin c.
Gillem Of Troop 214, College Park
School and Home; Charles Holbrook
Of Troop 214; e. ]. Gardiner, jr,, Of
Troop ala; Alfred Bolz and william
Lanham, both Of Troop 216, College
Park School and Home.
Evening star., 1931-06-16

walker, Eleanor Elizabeth washington,
Gloria washington, Ulysses 8. We&ver,
George oliver Webb, Roberta Camille
Wheeler, Pauline Helen White, Ruth
White, Ivy Mae Whitley. Anglia Toland
williams, Charles r. Williams, Harry
c. williams, Morris Hamilton williams.
Martha Elizabeth Wilson, Roy v. will
con, Alice Louise Witherspoon. Blanche
Mae Wood, Mae Elsie woodbury., Mary
Catherine Wright, Theln1a Louise
Wright. Halle Spoffcfd Young and,
Veola Euphemia Young.
Evening star., 1931-06-16

Col. Lindbergh received the deRreT
Of master of science. "a
Among others honored were Frank
3. Kellogg, former Ambassador to
Great Britain, doctor Of laws. =
Villa Gather, winner of the Pulitzer
prize novel in 1922, doctor Of letters.
Newton D. Baker, Secretary Of war
IN the cabinet Of President Wilson,
doctor of Laws.
Degrees also were given Adolph Gold
schmidt, Aaron William Godfrey and
Charles Roger Watson, president of the
American University in Cairo.
Evening star., 1931-06-16

Fusing Of electric light wires, caused
by knawing rats, started a FIRE which
destroyed cafe ana damaged other
buildings In Cardiff, Wales, recently.
Evening star., 1931-06-16
LlNDBERGH PRESENTED
DEGREE AT PRINCETON
Kellogg, Baker and Woman Nov
elist Are Among Others Honored
at Commencement.

BY the Associated Press.
PRINCETON, N. j., June 1e.-Col.
Charles A. Lindbergh and six others
received honorary degrees today ut the
1S4th annual commencement Of Prince
ton University, at which 446 members
Of the class Of 1881 were graduated.
Evening star., 1931-06-16
HON oRS TO BE AWARDED
CAPITAL EAGLE SCOUTS

Thirteen Members of Washington
Area to Receive Recognition To-
night. at Thomson School.
s Award offsEa9le Scout honors to IS
members Of Scout troops in the Wash
awarding court of the Spring season,
to be held this evening at Thomson
School. it was announced today at local
Scout headquarters.
The youths who will receive recogni-
Evening star., 1931-06-16

The first oil well in the country was
not started until 1883, when z. I.
Drake began drilling on Oil Creek, Pa.
Evening star., 1931-06-16
Vudor Shades Are Essential to
Your Summer Porch Comfort

Vudo shades give you the essentials Summer comfort
protection from the suns rays and free circulation of
Vudor shades keep the privacy. and ao free
circulation of air. Exclusively here in Washington
Evening star., 1931-06-16
R0Bs GASOLINE STATION
Unidentified Man PLIERS Cash
Drawer While Manager II Out.

Drawer While Manager IL Out.
Pilfering the cash drawer while the.
manager was outside, an unidentified
man escaped with s26.3o in cash from
a gasoline filling station at 5s0S oeor-
giA avenue. yesterday. according to q
report MADE TO police.
Bruce A.! Sinclair, manager Of the
station, told police of the thirteenth
precinct station that he was in the
driveway outside the Office waiting on a
customer when the robbery occurred.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-04-16
Legal Notices
NOTICE OF SPECIAL
ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
That special election will be held in
Priest Rapids Irrigation District on
Saturday, the 18th day OF April,
1881, for the purpose of determining
whether the Board of Directors of
said district shall be authorized to
issue and dispose of $125,000.00 in
negotiable coupon serial gold bonds CT
the district for the purpose Of provid-
ing for the transportation and dis
tribution of water to the lands within
the district for beneficial use, through
the acquisition, reconstruction, re-
newal, betterment, improvement, ex-
tension, enlargement and operation
of all the instrumentalities now used
in generating power, pumping water
and in furnishing and supplying the
same to lands and the owners thereof
within the district, through the ac-
QUESTION of the necessary property and
rights therefor, through the paying of
interest on the proposed bonds from
the proceeds Of the sale of same for
a period of one year from the date
thereof, and through otherwise carry
ing out the provisions OF. law relat-
ing to irrigation districts. q
Said bonds shall bear interest pay
able seni-annually at the times pro-
vided by law at such rate not ex-
ceeding six per cent { go } per
annum, shall be in such legal
denominations not less than $4,000
nor more than 100000 and shall be
payable at such place authorized by
law as the Board of Directors shall
determine, and shall be in the follow
ing series, maturities and amounts;
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-04-16

ficiency of machines in a large fac
tory where the superintendent of main
tenance is ever on guard to preserve
the investment of his employers"
Check Over Your Home
CHOW is the time for all home
owners to become superintendent of
maintenance of their own homes for
few hours, look over their dwellings
thoroughly and see just what repairs
are needed. They, by having the re-
pair work done now, when building
materials are cheaper than they have
been any time in the past ten years,
they will be protecting their invest
ments at the lowest possible cost and
at the same time providing work for
the unemployed.
"Why not check the roofing, the
drains, floors, steps, porch, stills,
plumbing, heating plant and ceilings
of your home just as you do the parts
of your car? By making minor re-
pairs when they are needed, you are
not only avoiding the heavy expense
of cumulative major repairs, but you
are also keeping your investment
prined to its fullest working capacity.
When needed for security or for an
immediate turnover that investment
is ready to serve you at once, where
as down-at- the-heel house is con-
slant drag on the red side of the
ledger"
Work Benefits Everyone
MAKE brief mental examination
of your home. For starter, take just
one of the items that is seldom given
a thought, the roof. Is it time-scarred,
no longe7 weather-p proof? Is it the
cause Of your high fuel bills? Does
the heat escape through it in winter
to warm all out-of-doors? In the
summer time does it allow the scorch-
ing rays of the sun to penetrate into
the house, turning the upstairs rooms
into insufferable pockets of heat? Any
good local contractor will tell you how
you can correct these and many other
deficiencies you may find in your
home when you check it over care
fully. Remember, having jobs like
this done now will benefit both you
and men that are out of work"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-04-16
thereof.
!e present boundaries

the present boundaries thereof.
That the following polling place in
said voting precinct has been estab-
lished and located for said election:
The Brick School House located in
the NEN of the NEH of the NEN
of Section Sixteen (10, Township
Thirteen (l3) North, Range Twenty
seven (27J E. w. NJ, in said district.
That said election shall be by bal
lot. Each ballot shall contain the
words "Bonds-Yes' and Bonds
Mo-, and "Interest-Yes" and en-
terest-No", or words equivalent
thereto.
That the polls for said election will
be open at 9 o'clock in the forenoon
and will close at 4 o'clock in the
afternoon of said election day.
That all those qualified under the
laws of the State of Washington re-
lating to irrigation districts are en-
titled to vote at said election.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Of Priest Rapids Irrigation District,
White Bluffs, Washington.
(Signed) D. S. WILKINSON,
Secretary.
District SeaD :.
Priest Rapids Irrigation District
S E A L
White Bluffs, Wash.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-04-16
Helpful Hints Given by
Junior Club Members

At a recent meeting of the Junior
Woman's Club, roll call was answered
by household hints. A request has
been made that these be published,
with the idea Of widening their scope
Of helpfulness:
To keep tapioca from boiling over,
put small piece of butter in the YES
sci in which you are cooking it. -
Mrs. w. R. Kirby.
To fill cracks in plastered wall
before kalsonining, make paste of
one tablespoonful of flour and one
teaspoonful Of salt, mixed with water.
Mrs. A. w. Borden.
To pick up broken glass, use a
damp piece of cotton. Mrs. E. ].
Soden.
Stitch the outer edge of sheer cur
tain material to prevent sagging. =
Mrs. Loyal Borden.
Pour leftover tea around ferns and
house plants to stimulate growth. -
Mrs. w. L. Schwisow.
To remove water stains from var
nished serface, rub with wood alcohol
Mrs. F. w, Dawson.
After draining potatoes, replace
cover tightly and shake well, before
MASKING, to make the potatoes light
and fluffy. Mrs. Wilbur Morford
Place sewing thirnble on end Of
curtin rod when putting the rod thru
freshly Numbered curtain to prevent
tearing or stretching. Mrs. Russell
Miller
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:
The dry ingredients are first thoro-
ughly mixed and the water and sirup
added. If too much water is used the
mash will be sloppy and hard to
scatter. The material should be just
wet enough so that it will fall apart
readily after being pressed together in
the hands. A half barrel, large tub,
or water-tigh box makes good re-
ceptacle in which to mix a small
quantity of bait.
The question of use of pound of
arsenate of lead in place Of the
pound of white arsenic has been brot
to our attention again this year. We
have written DIR. Webster of the Ento-
mology Department at the college,
asking for definite information on this
point Will say, however, that several
growers reported back to us last year
that when they used only pound of
arsenate of lead to the above said that
they did not seem to get favorable
results, and found il was necessary to
increase the amount of arsenate of
lead. We hope to be able to give you
more definite information on this next
year.
If the bait is properly prepared and
rather evenly distributed over the
patch it should be possible to practi-
ally rid the patch of the cutworm
Grace in a few days. It nay be
necessary to bait two or three times in
areas that are badly infested.
We would advise growers to check
carefully the types of damage being
done to be sure that the damage is
being caused by the cutworn rather
than by the larva of the asparagus
beetle. The larva Of the asparagus
beetle usually feeds right in the tip
Of the growing shoot without there
being so much tendancy to cause the
bending of the tip. If the damage is
found to be caused by the beetle then
the best method of control will prob
ably be the allowing of an original
plant to grow in the row and keeping
this sprayed with arsenate Of lead sc
as to allow this to be trap plant for
the young larva.
Evergreen is a spray material de.
veloped recently containing a poison
which is poisonous to insects not only
internally but as contact poison, an6
yet it is not at all poisonous to any
warm blooded animal. It is barely pos
sible that use of this as a spray dur
ing the heighth of infestation by tn,
asparagus beetle might be found very
beneficial.
E. c. DURDLE, :
County Agent