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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
Valley Produce
Costs Studied
tBy Staff Corresponding

SAN BENITO, Sept. 2l.-A hear
ing before the U. s. tariff COM
mission has been set for Oct. 10
to consider data relative 70 the
cost OF production OF tomatoes.
peas. green beans. lima beans, egg
plant, okra.s cucumber and pep
pers, according to a notice received
this morning by J. f. Bell. man
ager OF the Fan Benito Chamber
OF Commerce.
The hearing has been called as
result Of al attempt 70 revise the
tariff charges on these commod-
tiles downward, which Is princip-
ally fostered by Americans having
interests on the west coast OF Mex
icof. Bell stated.
Tariff on these commodities
was raised about three years ago.
and since that time persistent ef-
forts have been made 10 induce
the commission 10 lower the rates
then placed on these commodities
produced by the Valley.
Shippers and growers OF this
section have agreed that the pres
ent schedule IS or help IN main
tanning prices here.
IL is not known whether the VAL
lev will be represented az the
Washington hearing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
Found Dead
In Burning House

PORT ARTHUR, Sept. 81. uP1-B.
r.. Holstein. 40. prominent ship
chandler. was found shot 10 death in
bed in his apartment here early to-
day when Fire Chief Clyde La Rose
and firemen entered to extinguish
flames discovered in the building.
Holstein's body badly scared by
flames which had reached his bed.
was found by that fire chief as he
climbed thTo--gh a second story
window to fight the fire. The body
was lying face upward with a As
caliber revolver near the left hand.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
Stray Dogs and Cats Get
Homes and Private Baths

on the first floor. with accommo-
dations for $50 dogs N the entire
structure. which is OF buff brick.
The dogs, however. won't be al
lowed to move into their n W quar-
tiers until later in the week
Speakers at the dedication re-
called a promise by Mayor Anton
J. Cermak that no dogs would dis
appear from the pound -lnder nys-
terious circumstances, as they have
in the past. and that proper records
would be kept.
The city's dog tax fund furnish
ed the money.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
Aid Funds High

WASHINGTON. Sept. 21-tP-
Federal expenditures in aid TO I'M
employment since the depression
began are expected by the White
House TO total more than $780,
100000 by the end OF next June.
Using fluctuations of the COM
merce departments pubic con-
struction division. the White House
placed drought and unemployment
relief OUTLAWS at s452. 301 900 in 1890
and $751;, 587 900 in 1891.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21

CHICAGO, Sept. 2l-P- Chi
cago's new $4,000 home for home
less dogs and cats. equipped with
private compartments and baths
for stray CANNES was formally
opened yesterday with ceremonies
participated in By civic and society
leaders.
The main building has two
stories. connected by ramps. On
the first floor are cages for dogs
and stalls for horses. while on the
second are individual pens for
dogs. There are two cleaning white
bathtubs and bars Of fragrant soap
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21

WASHINGTON, Sept. n. Up
Representatives OF the western oil
producing states today laid before
Sec. Lamont a plan calling for e
duction Of petroleum production ny
all the countries Of the world to a
point equal to the cuts being made
within the u. S.
Tomorrow. the representatives in
tended to lay their progslm before
Pres. Hoover. They were assured by
Sec. Lamont that he would look inc
the possibilities Of the plan to deter
mine its feasibility.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
What The Gold
Standard Is

ID Inc FTecSt
The gold standard of ex-
change IS normally In use by
virtually every civilized nation
of the world. II is ~predicated on
the fact that paper money Of
a country's bank OF issue Is
redeemable in gold on demand.
The suspension OF gold pay
ments in Great Britain means
that the Bank Of England Is
not bound now under an act OF
parliament of 1925 10 buy gold
bullion Of stipulated standards
for three POUNDS. II shillings,
10 i-2 pence per troy ounce.
The act OF parliament in effect
resulted in the British pound
sterling being equivalent or
mally to s4.86 SD.
In the British foreign ex-
change market, recently with
the pound sterling available
below its gold parity, in relation
to other currencies, it ha- been
profitable for banks TO acquire
sterling pounds in the market.
convert them into gold at par
ity, and then convert the gold
into other currencies by ex-
porting the gold.
The pound sterling was peg
ged in New York during the
war at S4.76. II reached this
artificial height by means or
securities sale OF dollars held
by British citizens.
In 1919, II was decided to re-
move the support, and the
sterling dropped. until finally
in 1919 IL hit q new low Of s3.l9.
The gold standard has been
adopted by most every country
since the war.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
Valley Murder
Link Unlikely
CIV Staff CORRESPONDENCE

@EO
HARLINGEN. Sept. 21.-"As far
as I know. ne only possible connec-
ton between anyone in Harrington
and the murder Of Alfred Steinbach
whose body was recently found near
Corpus Christi. has been settled
with the arrest OF v. Don Carlis.
who worked at a garage in Harlin-
gen about a year ago. Chief OF
Police z. W. Anglin stated this
morning.
No further clues which would i'm
piicate other Harrington residents
or past residents have been un-
covered. Anglin said.
Carlin. a former roommate Of the
murdered 20-year-old musician. Is
held by Corpus Christi authorities
and charged with murder. He is re-
ported 20 have implicated a former
Harrington resident after being grill
ed by police.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
One Killed, Two
Hurt In Wreck

HEBBRONvILLE. Sept. 21-tP-
One person was killed and three
others we're injured when an auto
mobile and a truck collided on the
highway one and a half niles west
Of Hebbronville yesterday.
T. w. Lee. Jr.. %. Of Corpus
Christi was killed instantly. Mrs.
d. M. Lee. ST.. and Miss Sl-lla
Lee, occupants Of the car. both OF
Corpus Christi. were injured Sc
riously. Higherro zasolo. driver of
the truck was injured slightly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
Woman Convicted

AMARILLO. Sept. 1I.-uP-Mrs.
jeanette Harter. former teller OF
the National Bank Of San Angelo.
vas convicted I'm federal court here
today on n charge OF embezzlinE
$3.50 and sentenced 20 serve q
year and q day In VA West Virginia
institution for women.
she was alleged 70 have embez-
zled the money from the bank over
O period OF three years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
DR.. Utzman To Aid
Legion Installation

DR.. w. w. Utzman OF McAllen,
commander or the American Le-
gion third division. will come here
Thursday for the installation OF
officers In the John Hanson post.
Billy Burnett. In the new COM
mander Of the local post. succeed
ing Or. Lawrence Olmsted.
A large turnout IN expected for
the installation, according to legion
officials.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
MORE CHIEFS :
EXPECTED TO
Be CHARGED
'T~rregularitie In
Finances Due For
Thorough Probe

@FN&A@A w a u AA0HN
EDINBURG, Sept 2i.-The most
thorough investigation into HI
dalgo's financial condition, nun
erous other indictments against
former county officials and private
firms. and an investigation OF re-
cent numerous criminal assault
charges filed IN the county, were
indicated this morning I'm Judge
Hood Boone's charges to the 18th
district criminal court grand jury.
Expect New Indictments
Although the first few days win
be spent In considering charges
against p persons now lodged In
the county Jail. the jury is expected
70 begin the most thorough in
vestigation or Hidalgo's political
muddle since the first OF 90 indlct-
ments against former officials
firms and private citizens we're re-
turned several months ago.
The present grand jury has be-
fore IL an audit completed last
week. In which the belief was ex-
pressed that the county has basis
for claims TO recover more than
$500. 900 from various individuals
and firms: in which numerous
apparent irregularities Tn the han
ding and disbursement OF county
funds were found; and q number
OF ~photostatic copies OF checks and
accounts. together with volumes OF
figures on county transactions.
Probe Assault Charges
Judge Boone also charged the
grand jury to investigate carefully
charges OF criminal assault, ex-
planning that In many y III
feelings were responsible for ground
less charges. Existence OF haWdv
houses and liquor dives also win be
investigated.
The present Investigation Is the
third by grand juries into financial
irregularities In the past year. and
the last TO be held By the 18TH
district. Hidalgo county ent Ks "a
new district. the 92nd. recently
created. following the present term
OF court.
Members Of the present grand
jury are: G. ID. Martin, McAllen.
foreman: r. MI. Bussie. Mission: -.
w. DoSter, McAllen: r.. r. Talbot.
Mercedes: ". M. BuSSie. Mission,
r. w. Doster. McAllen: R. r.. Tai
bot. Mercedes: Fred Edeling. Jr..
Mercedes: "A. M. Tarburtton. EdIn-
burg. j. f. Reid, Donna. "A. ~
Stephens. Edcouch: r. "A. Whitaker,
Edcouch: e. ID Boehuke. san Juan:
e. r. Guess. WeSlaco: and y. r..
| Sfahl Wnslacn
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21

CORPUS CHRISTI. Sept. 2f-FI
The trial OF Newton Yarberry on
q charge OF murder in connection
with the death OF Miss Dorothy
Dorcas Symons. has been tentative
~ set for Oct. 5. In the San Patricio
county district court.
Dist. Atty W. q. Gayle OF Bee
vile. has asked that Is witnesses be
subpoenaed for appearance n court
on that date
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
Valley Bananas
Placed on Display

"A fine bunch or bananas. one
Of the largest see i'm this section
this year. was brought 70 the cham
Der OF commerce today by Father
Lewis, pastor OF the Sacred Heart
church. The bananas we're grown
on a plant ON the old F0rto place.
They were placed on .isplay a.
the chamber OF commerce.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21

GENEVA, Sept. Il. pa call for
a special session tomorrow of the
council Of the league OF nations ia
hear the Chinese appeal n the Man
churian situation was Issued today
after the appeal had been presented
at the league secretariat by Alfred
SEE. Chinese minister to London.
The official note from the Nan
king government Is understood to
contain an appeal to the league for
intervention.
Minister SEE would not disclose the
contents OF the note but indicated II
contained a formal declaration OF
attitude by his government upon
Japanese military acticity at Muk-
den and other strategic points III
Manchuria during the last few days
In informed circles u was said
the note called on the league com
ell to take action under article IL 81
the covenant TO protect Chinese
rights against alleged aggressive acts
by the Japanese military.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
Driver Flees

VERNON, Sept. 21.-F1-Au6tin
Nettles. p. or OkIaunion commune
ity. died I'm "a hospital here today
from head injuries received last
night when an automobile I'm
which he was riding was over
turned I'm q collision. The driver
or the other car involved fled from
the scene. Officers had been ur-
able to locate him today
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
Summer Weather
Takes Last Fling

by The Associated Press
Unreasonable temperatures were
reported from many points in Tex
as yesterday as a protracted heat
wave continued to hold the state
in its grip.
The approaching autumnal equin-
OK. official beginning of fall. SEEM
ed to have no apparent remedial
affect.
4-TExAN FOUND DEAD -.
SINNER. Sept. 2i-CP)-The body
OF Flo Summerlatte, 38-year-old
butcher. was found dead in his
home here today. His throat had
been cut.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
Horse Race Betting
Charges to Be Filed

FORT WORTH. Sept. q. u
Test cases 70 decide whether the
option system of betting on horse
races IS legal will be filed this after
noon In Judge Dave McGee's county
court against O. O. Franklin. YER
non. and r. H. Coulter. Arlington.
They we're arrested at Arlington
Downs Saturday by Sheriff Wright
In pursuance or an agreement 20
create the test cases.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
SENATOR JIM
PREDICTED BY
c. B. TERRELL
Former Commissioners
Will Run; Sees
Ferguson Lead

"Jim Ferguson will lead the ticket
for congressman at large from
Texas. and 7 will be second" said
George ID. Terrell. one-time commits
sioner OF agriculture OF Texas, who
visited the Valley Sunday visiting
friends. and his son. Lewis, who
lives IN Brownsville.
Terrell said his friends I'm east
Texas and elsewhere n. we insisted
that he be a candidate for congress-
man mt large. and that he has about
decided to submit his name.
Texas Gets Three
Unless a redistricting bill is
adopted for Texas, and this now
seems unlikely. Texas will be en-
titled to three congressman at large.
The names OF at candidates will be
placed on the list. and the three
high will be declared elected
Terrell said he understands Jim
Ferguson Is going to make the race.
He has a block OF votes which
will be enough 10 put him In the
lead on the ticket. ! believe" Ter
rel said. II think / will be second"
Terrell discussed various public
questions with newspapermen. He
called at the office OF the chamber
OF commerce while here.
Would Aid Valley
Il think i am well fitted to
serve the state Of Texas in Wash
ington because OF my knowledge OF
agriculture OF the state. through
serving for years as commissioner
or agriculture" Terrell said. II am
particularly well acquainted with
the situation in the Valley, I'D
feel sure that I can be or benefit
10 you people here In Washing
ton You may. rest assured I will do
all I can when I 90 there. II I am
elected.
Terrell said n efavored a more
equitable tariff-one that will pro-
tect the agricultural products the
same as 1t prote<s manufactured
products.
He left the Valley Sunday night
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21

TOKYO. Sept. 81. -tP-More
japanese troops moved from the
Korean border today toward Man
churia, where soldiers of the m
pire were holding the southern
portion OF the Chinese state In q
military wise.
As the troop movements contin-
ued. the Japanese cabinet met in
extraordinary session but adjourn
ed without reaching any decision
regarding the Manchnrian situa-
ton.
Question Acute
1t was disclosed. however. that
the war office and the foreign Of
flee were not In accord on Man
churian policy. and that the
question had become the most
acute in many years.
The chief point considered by
the cabinet, according to vernac-
ular reports. was whether develop
ultlto lldQ l0SlA4lCu Tie oCAlG-llb VI
reinforcement to Manchuria as
proposed by Minister of War Nina
mi.
For four or five hours the cab
met debated Minami's proposals
TO send more troops from Korea
10 Mukden, which was occupied by
the Japanese early Saturday after
a clash with Chinese troops who
allegedly had attempted to destroy
a bridge of the Japanese controlled
South Manchurian railway.
Propose More Troops
1t was proposed that additional
forces be used particularly to pro-
tect japanese subjects at Chen
tao, Manchuria. q city OF 500, 600
persons. including 1900 Japanese.
Japanese troops we're SEN there
early today after an outbreak OF
rioting in which Chinese burned
several buildings.
Reports here we're that the
Chientao situ- on was gradually
becoming worse. Troops sent from
the Korean border this morning
we're moved under an order by the
commander Of the Korean district.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
Bandit Invasion
Fears Croundless

AUSTIN. Sept. 21-fP-william
w. Sterling. adiutant general. said
today he had been in communica-
ton with persons all long the
Mexican border and there was no
fear of Mexican bandit invasions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
WASHINGTON EXPRESSES
CONFIDENCE IN BRITAIN

iBV the Associated PRESS
Faced with Great Britain'S tenn
porary suspension NJ the gold stand
ard. world financial circles today
moved swiftly TO protect the inter
national financial structure.
Stock exchanges in London, Ber-
lin. Brussels. Oslo. Stockholm. Am
sterdam. johannesburg and Calcutta
were closed. The Montreal exchange
decided TO open on a restricted bas-
is.n
The bourse in Paris remained
open, but the official exchange mar
ket was closed and no official cur
rency quotations were made
New York Oven
The New York stock exchange also
opened as usual. but the governing
board issued a notice prohibiting
short selling.
While Great Britain's drastic step
in suspending the gold redemption
act OF 1925 10 halt alarming with
drawals OF gold came with drama
tic suddeness confidence was ex-
pressed in numerous quarters that
bLlldlu WOulQ Ntdl4lcI tic llllhAtIAdl
storm successfully
J. p. Morgan. in reply 10 questions
BY the Associated Press In London,
expressed optimism regarding the
situation and declared that Great
Britain's action was a hopeful and
sot a discouraging move" Financial
figures abroad expressed similar
views.
Price Increase.
In washington no adverse re-
action OF major importance was ex-
pected and confidence was expressed
by treasury officials that England
would extricate herself quickly from
the confusion.
Prices on commodity exchanges
In London increased and on the
metal exchange copper rose more
than L. a ton Tin was nearly Is a
ton higher while az Liverpool cot
ton advanced almost a half penny
. pound to just over four pence.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
Valley Man Shoots Self Another Beaten
Britain Wrestles
With Near Crisis

LONDON, Sept, 21-R-Abandoning the gold
raising the Bank of England discount rate to 6
per cent, and closing all stock exchanges, Great Britain
wrestled today with the most critical financial situation
since the World war.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21

|: Brought back from his country
home at Chequers by the Prince
Of Wales. Prime Minister MacDon-
aid hastily convened a cabinet
meeting last night and 1t was de-
cided that the gold redemption act
Of 1925 should be suspended to halt
alarming Withdrawals Of gold by
foreign investors.
Parliament is expe ID to pass the
enabling legislation tonight, after
which II will 90 to King George In
Scotland for his approval.
Bank Rate Raised
The bank rate was raised from al
per cent, a figure which was set IN
July. IL has not been up to 6 per
cent since Oct. 1929. The highest IL
has been since the war was z per
cent and the highest during the
war period was 10 per cent, set two
days before the declaration OF hos
tillties on Aug. 3. 1914.
Pending action by parliament IL
was decided to close the London ex-
cnange and those throughout the
country to hold the market stable
during the transition. II was en-
phasized that banks would be open
as usual and that business would
continue on a normal basis
Prime Minister Macdonald issued
a statement calling attention to the
fact that more than 81 1000. 100000
mad been withdrawn from the Lon
don market since the middle or July
and that about $500 0 900 had been
withdrawn in Saturdays halliday or
trading. He emphasized that his ac-
ton was only temporary and that
the nations enormous resources
would save the day If the public CO..
operated.
His majesty's government have
arrived at their decision with the
greatest reluctance" he said, "but
during the last ten days the inter-
national financial markets have be-
come Gemo-alized and have been
liquidatsng their Sterling assets re-
CARELESS or their intrinsic worth. In
the circumstances there was no
alternative but TO protect the fin
ancial position OF this country by
the only mean at our disposal"
BuIlish Price Set.
The section read as follows:
The Bank OF England shall be
! bound TO sell to any person who
makes demands in that behalf at the
head office or the bank during office
hours OF the bank, and pay the pur-
chase price in any legal tender. gold
bullion at the price Of three pounds.
IL shillings. 10 1-2 pence per ounce
troy Of gold OF the standard Of fine
ness prescribed for gold coin w
the coinage act Of 1870. but only in
the form Of bars containing appToxi-
! mately 400 ounces OF fine gold"
The summoning of an interna-
tional trade on a better distribu-
ton of gold and to place interna-
tional trade on a better footing was
predicted by the press in comment
ing on the governments action.
The papers expressed the belief
that British trade gradually would
revive under the SUSPENSION that
main industries would be stimulated
| and that unemployment figures
would drop and that stock values
would improve.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
JAP TROOPS
ORDERED OUT
TO MANCHURIA
War-Like Situation
Tense, Rioting
Reported

PEIPING, China, Sept. IL
(P-A Chinese official radio
dispatch from Kirin .Manchu-
ria, said that city was occu-
pied by Japanese today
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21

For Brownsville and the Valley:
Partly cloudy and continued warm
Monday night and Tuesday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-09
TIRES WITHSTAND
 RIGID TESTS WITH
 PROPER INITIATION

LAFAYETTE, Ind, Dec. 9.--Good standard automobile tires. properly inflated, lasted in Purdue univer- sity tests as long as thousands of drivers own their cars.
 Eight tires were driven 36,OOO miles on two heavy cars, and eight other tires were driven 45,o00 miles on two lighter cars.
 These castings were purchased in the open market by Purdue scien- tists. The cars were operated 24 hours of the day, in shifts of driv- CTS, over open roads, including gravel, stone and concrete, at 35 tc 55 miles an hour. The heavy cars were run 800 miles a day and the light autos 750.
 The tires were inspected daily inside and out, and air pressure checked every three hours. Brakes were adjusted with extra care Castings were changed from one wheel to another to equalize theil chances.
 Most of the 16 tires were report cd in fairly good condition at ths end of the two months intensive road service.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-12-09
By F. A. REscH

CHICAGO, H., Dec. 9.-There is pandemonium in the pit :. wheat surges upward ... It's bull movement that Jars world markets out of the doldrums :. Somebody has made tremendous profits. .s.
 Whenever the headlines spread that news, the name of that some body who gets credit for the big gest cleanup-whether accurately or not--is most apt to be Arthur w. Cutten.
 While Cutten's name had been little in the news for some time the recent boom in wheat mar kets has brought forth rumors and thrust him again into the grain trade limelight.
 Just who is this man whose coups in world grain markets are reputed to have exceeded those of James A. Patten and Joseph Letter kings of the pit in their day?
 What kind of a personality has this enigmatic figure who was known as chief of the "big ten who led the now historic bull movement on the New York stock exchange in 1928?
 Little Known About Him
 Arthur w. Cutten has lived in Chicago 40 years, but Chicago