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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-15
HOOVER STUDIES.
BUSINESS PLOT.

WASHINGTON, Sept. IS. Up
Pres. Hoover had before him today
a composite picture Of the country's
business condit drawn BY a doz-
en- bankers representing as many
federal reserve districts.
Called TO Washington for the
quarterly meeting OF the federal
reserve advisory council, the finan-
ciers were invited to the White
House for dinner last night and re-
manned for two hours and a half to
tell the president OF the economic
situation in their sections.
1t was at the White House that
each banker had assured the presi-
dent their districts would be able TO
assume the unemployment relief
burden this winter without federal
aid.
Eugene Meyer. governor of the
federal reserve board, who also was
a guest. said as he left the White
House that each mar was asked BY
the president to outline conditions
in his W district. In this fashion,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-15
new CAMPAIGN
BASIS URGED

WASHINGTON. Sept. IS. Up
Pres. Hoover is being urged by
some republicans in congress TO
place the national committee on a
new working basis for the ap-
preaching campaign.
Walter Brown OF Ohio, the post
master general, is among the more
prominent OF those recommended to
Mr.. Hoover by arty workers as a
successor TO Senator Fe5s, OF Ohio.
as chairman OF the republican ma
tional committee.
The move for reorganization of
the committee has not resulted from
any opposition TO Fess. But con-
gress members, facing reelection
next year, have pointed out that
the senator took the Craftsmanship
temporarily upon the retirement d
year ago Of Claudius Huston, and
claim it Is time TO find a man for
the place If Fess intends 10 get out.
Sen. FesS remained at his post
through the last session of congress
at the request of the president. Al
though he is willing TO continue un-
I'll the conventions next June, he
has advised frienC- that he is de-
sirous of devoting himself to his
senate duties.
In view of the agitation for re-
organization. indications are that
they may be done at the December
meeting of the national committee.
Mr.. Hoover's views on a success
o TO Sen. Fess are unknown.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-15
RIOTS LOOM
IN HURRICANE
HAVOC AREA

BELIZE, British Honduras. Sept.
Is. R1-Manifold fears Of a food and
water shortage, an outbreak Of dis
ease and riots by stricken natives
today dominated Bellies efforts 10
repair the havoc Of storm and flood.
Estimates Of the dead still ranged
between 500 and 1000 with the
probability that when outlying dis
tricts are heard from the mortality
list will reach the latter figure The
wholesale burial and cremation CT
the victims without Identification
made 1t likely that their exact num-
bers never will be known.
Flood Shortage.
Diddier Mason, Pan-American
field manager. after a survey OF the
hurricane area warned that critical
problems still remain to be solvei'
before the work of reconstructing
the city, either on its present site OF
further inland, can 60 toward UNI
impeded.
4llL 4OD4 SuRDA - ALAAAAAllE SAAOA "
he said, and the lack Of drinking
water is serious. The danger Of dis
ease could not be underestimate
In his opinion and the possibility OF
trouble among the laboring classes
was a grave factor in the work of re-
lief.
The blazing sun has been beat
ing down me~Tcilessly," he said.
bringing additional suffering TO the
injured as they lie in rows on the
floors of roofless homes. Masses or
sea fish imbedded in pools OF liquid
mud piled up by the tidal wave are
decomposing and the air at times Is
unbea-ahle.
The remaining population Is still
dumfounded by the enormfty Of the
catastrophe for IL had been the re-
lief for generations that no hurTi-
cane would ever strike Belize. The
native population. awe stricken. goes
about relief work in a trance, still
unable 10 grarp the truth Of the
enormity OF the horrible tragedy
Relief Rushed.
Nevertheless, rehabilitation meas-
ures are proceeding under the Ill
-ection OF British authorities and
with the help Of u. S. marines and
sailors. The sound of hammer and
saw Is heard often as natives TO
about the work Of restoring walls
and roofs. torn asunder by last
Thursdays disaster.
The Salvation Army has taken
owe operation Of soup kitchens 10
feed the hungry. Doctors have COM
Wandered 10000 gallons OF water
stored on a nearby key. Additional
food and medical supplies are a-riv-
ing by ship and plane. Disposal of
the dead and relief for the injured
goes steadily forward.
About 5000 cases Of whiskey, scat
tered about by the force OF the storm.
have been collected by warehouse
agents and stacked on the main
streets awaiting new storage facil.-
ties.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-15

LUBBOCK, Sept l5-UPl-Hear-
ing OF the West Texas Chamber OF
Commences freight rates case be-
fore the state railroad commission
was adjourned late yesterday
O. ID. Hudnall. chief rate maker
for the commission. said informally
the commission might be able tc
change the rates TO five OF the
seven applicant towns.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-15

G.. Hartford, former chief OF staff
of the American expeditionary
forces, confronted members OF the
legion's employment commission rs
they sought 70 work out an unem-
ploynent program f~- presentation
TO the national convention at De-
troi. next week.
The commission hoped TO frame
the program today on the basis OF
a variety OF suggestions presented
yesterday along with Harbord's adj
vice at the legion's unemployment
conference. The suggestions rang
ed from le~galization Of beer to a
$4,000. 0o0. 900 federal construction
proposal.
Uneasiness Felt
Harbord said there was "a little
unessiness" in the country about
the legion.
Il cannot imagine anything more
ridiculous than for you to go down
TO Detroit with a program OF relief
for the whole country, relief that
will help out the whole nation, and
at the same time, on the other
hand, hold out an empty tin cup"
he said.
If you do. you will be laughed
at. And / say that as a man in
favor OF the bonus legislation Of
1924"
Howard p. Savake, chairman OF
the employment commission, who
was pre- iding. replied that If the
proper picture Of the bonus ques-
ton was presented 10 the national
convention the right answer will
be forthcoming"
i feel that If they keep on goad-
ing the fellows into IT," Savage add
ed, they viii have a battle. The
whole bonus matter, in my opinion,
did not originate in the legion con-
vention. 1t Is not our baby"
Harbord. and another military
man, David j. Davis, adjutant gen.
eral OF Pennsylvania and represent
tative OF Gov. Pinchot. frankly
criticized the suggestions which
we're made , the conference.
Among plans suggested at the
conference which were before the
commission today we're:
Plans Suggested
Restoration Of the brewing in
dustry. to provide work for $780,
900 men.
A $4,000. 000. 900 federal construc-
ton program for roads and bridges.
A national forestry program.
Enactment OF the Wagner bill to
create employment agencies through
cooperation OF the federal and
state governments.
Mobilization OF 1000, 900 men TO
clean up towns from coast 10 coast.
Raising of child labor age limits
arr lowering OF old age pension
limits.
A national conference OF COVER
nors, and others, to consider five
day week plans and methods for
distribution OF necessities without
money.
Increased state appropriations for
relief.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-15
MOVIES SIDLIGHTS

Much OF the charm of the original
Broadway production is retained
through the fact that two members
OF the original stage cast. Irene Pur-
cell. who plays the heroine, and
Charlotte Granville, as the mother,
are in the picture.
For those who like their thrills
strong and with plenty of pepper.
il Is said that Cecil B. DeMille's new
talking picture, The Squaw Man."
showing for the last times today at
the Rivoli Theatre, San Benit0. Is
lust what the doctor ordered"
DITTMANN
Might Nurse. the much herald
ed starring vehicle for Barbara
Stanwick. a Warner Bros. produce
ton, opens at the Dittman theatre
today.
The piece Is based on the sensa-
tional novel by Dora Macy. = pre-
sents wildly the temptations, fears.
loves and deeds Of a girl who comes
as a probationer to a great city
hospital and stays until she be-
comes not only a nurse-but a
woman who saves lives and wins
through suffering the one thing
women most want in life.
Miss Stanwyc'. is supported BY
Ben Lyon, Joan Blondell. Charles
Winninger. Charlotte Merriam. Ed
ward Nugent. Allan Lane. Blanche
Friderici. Vera Lewis. Ralf Harolde.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-15
CAPITOL

An intensely interesting human
story is the background for the ex-
citing melodrama. silence" now
showing at the Capitol theatre
here, with Give Brook, the charm
ing Marjorie Rambeau and the
flaming-haired Peggy Shannon IN
the leading roles.
SILENCE" gives Brook an oppor-
tunity TO portray a great human
character, and the suave and pol
ished star takes every advantage
OF the opportunity. Supported by
two capable and beautiful actresses,
Brook sounds the depths OF a
mans soul in a series OF adventures,
escapades, trials and disillusion-
ments that bring him finally 70
the superb sacrifice 70 save his
own daughters reputation.
Charles Starrett is in the juvenile
role OF silence" other parts are
capably filled by Willard Robert
son. John wray and Frank Sher-
idan.
The action OF The picture takes
place over a period OF twenty or
more years, and the early sequences
give vivid and interesting life 10
the good old days" before the
war. The latter scenes. taking
place in a modern Middle West
City, concentrate ell the force OF
the drama in terse and thrilling
climatic incidents
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-15
TEXAS FIELD
FLOW Hikes
: OIL OUTPUT

TULSA. Okla. Sept. Is. IRE
opening Of the east Texas area
after nearly three weeks Of martial
law shutdown accounted for the
majority OF an increase Of 40l. 1888
barrels in the daily average oil pro-
duction OF the u. 3. last week. the
oil and gas journal estimates.
Total production for the nation
was 2.l37.S90 barrels daily the week
ending September u. as compared
with l.736.007 barrels the week end
ing Sept. 5. Mid-continent area pro-
duction wa sl.220.8S1 barrels MS
compared with Sl8.23l the preced-
inF week.
or this the east Texas area pro-
duced 397,77l barrels daily In con-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-15
Farmers Problems
Airing Predicted

TEXARKANA. Ark, Sept. Is. LP-
Cong. Wright Patman last night pre-
dicted an informal forum or con-
gressmen would be held early in
October to consider agricultural
problems.
He said he believed discussions
would be held in various price fix
ing proposals. enforced acreage re-
duction, future restriction OF pro-
duction plans and a protective tariff
for imported agricultural products.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-15
Unemployment Aid
Plans Before Legion

WASHINGTON. sept. Is. PA
multitude Of plans for dealing with
unemployment we're before the
American Legion today together
with a warning from one of its
most prominent members that re-
lief plans and bonus demands are
a ridiculous" combin .tion.
The warning, from Gen. James
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-15

The first poet to assume the title
OF poet laureate OF England was
Godfrey Chaucer who, In 1889, got
a royal grant of a yearly allowance
Of wine as one Of the perquisites Of
the office.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-15
Sen. SHEPPARD
Wars ON FRUIT
juice SALES

WASHINGTON. Sept. 15.-tP-
Prohibitions perennial shadow
crept toward the next congress to-
day as Sen. Sheppard, democrat.
Texas, said he would press legis-
lation aimed at the sale OF fruit
juice concentrates, which turn
readily into wine.
In addition. the co-author OF the
eighteenth amendment. said he
would urge a law making the
liquor buyer equally guilty with
the seller.
He introduced bills to carry out
both aims at the last session. His
measure directed at concentrates
came too near the sessions close
for action and the other was
shunted aside.
Settle Question
Sen. Sheppard said he believes
the Volstead act now prohibited
the sale OF concentrates for wine
making purposes but added he
wanted all doubt removed"
Mabel Walker Willebrardt. for
me- assistant attorney general In
charge OF prohibition enforcement.
Is the legal representative o. a
grape concentrate concern. She
told the Wickcrsham commission
that her company had authority
under the law &c make and dis
tribute its product.
The commission in its report
on prohibition law enforcement
recommended a provision to fix the
alcoholic content for cider and
fruit juices. In addition ID COM
mented somewhat sharply on "the
invitation TO hypocrisy and evasion
in the provision as 10 fruit juices"
Prohibition Director woodcock
has said II fruit juice concerns are
making a product which will turn
into q beverage with a fairly high
alcoholic content they are clearly
violating the law.
Legislation Urged
He explained, however, that the
section in the volstead act apply
ing to them make the question OF
their iilegaiity one for experts
land experts differ"
The section reads:
The penalties provided IN this
act against the manufacture Of
liquor without a permit shall not
apply to a person for manufactur-
ing Notwithstanding cider and
fruit juices exclusively for use in
his own home. But such cider and
fruit juices shall not be sold or
delivered except 10 persons having
permits to manufacture vinegar"
Several dry organizations. in
GLIDING the Methodist board OF
temperance, have condemned the
sale OF the fruit <uice concentrates
and have urged legislation to out
law them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-15
RIyoLI-sAN BENITO

Love and dancing lessons mix IN
IN hilarious comedy situation that
blends with straight romance in
a.Just A Gigolo," in which William
Hajues Is starring at the Rivoli
Theatre. San Benito. tomorrow and
Thursday.
Adapted from the Belasco stage
hit aDancing Partner" the new pic
ture presents Haines as a British
nobleman who poses as a gigolo IN
An attempt to test" the girl he
mans 10 maryland who gets a
Ian in the face that opens the gate
10 his life romance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-15

he said. the chief executive obtain
ed a "very comprehensive picture"
Of the entire business situation.
Last night conference was the
second the chief executive mas held
with bankers within the month. Re-
Gently he called in a number OF
New York financiers to talk over
conditions. That meeting also took
place around the White House din
ner table.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-15

LLL
DeSylva, Brown and Henderson
and David Butler have done II
again.
Their new Fox Movletone musical
comedy romance, "Just Imagine"
which Is now showing al the
Queen Theatre, Is a worthy sue
cessor to their masterpiece OF
yesteryear, sunny Side Up"
Just Imagine" Is novel In theme
and treatment. has a brilliant cast
headed BY the inimitable Fl Bren-
del and has a number OF songs Of
the calibre which has made De-
sylvia, Brown and Henderson the
greatest song writing team IN the
world.
These young men. who also wrote
the story and dialog. have project
ed their picture fifty years into the
future. The love interest. which
centers about Maureen O'Suliivan
and John Garrick. tells OF the ro-
nance OF the "Lindbergh OF 1880"
in a gripping and sustained fashion.
Marjorie White. who all but
scampered away with the hilarious
honors In sunny Side Up" does
almost the same thing in this pic
ture. although she has much less
10 do. Her vivacious personality
completely dominates every scene
IN which she appears.
Frank Albertson, in a light ON
edv role. is a riot in himself. He
makes a perfect team for Miss
white. and the way they put w
their song number. Never Swat a
Fly" is a revelation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-15
More Stringent Liquor Measures to Be Introduced at Next Congress


traSt 20 N week OF no PRODUCTION hI
all.
The total Oklahoma production
was 255.935 barrels daily. ~contrasted
Nth 356.235 barrels daily the pre-
vious week. TIL shut In Oklahoma
CITY field produced only 1883 barrels
daily Of this amount. while the pre-
ccdinR week production there Eas
g.3l0 barrels daily.
The Washington times., 1931-03-14
Times Staff Photo

instructions with the first session
of the semester on Monday.
According to Bill Levy, manager
Of the pool, who will supervise
instructions, others will enroll to-
day until the "dead-line" at mid
night tonight.
There are no monetary obliga-
tions and there are no discrimina-
tions. Any woman between the
age of 16 and so who feels she
would like to learn to swim in six
lessons has only to fill in the cOu-
pom and send it or bring it to the
Ambassador Hotel pool. She will
be registered as a member of the
class.
Promptly at 10 a. m. Monday,
the first class will start. The les
son will continue to 2 p. M, and
the second group will jump into
the waters of the pool at 4:30 p.
m. This class will last until 6
p. m.
Hurry up! Remember, today is
the last day, and if you fail to
register by midnight, the golden
opportunity will have passed.
The Washington times., 1931-03-14
CIRCUS TICKETS
!. WAIT WINNERS

When the Shrine Circus editor
entered his office today, the mail
was almost knee-deep. Washington
boys and girls had been working
over night,
There were more than TOO
eligible for prizes The Times has
offered. Some children are going
to be disappointed for Some for
got to send any name or address.
Coloring these clowns is an
easy way to get to see the great
Shrine circus with it's gorgeous
array of fun-makers and interest
ing acts and the editor expected
a great many children to take
advantage of it, but he did not
expect such a great number of
returns on the first mail. The
dead line is noon tomorrow, so
every boy or girl must get their
clowns in the mail today. The
winners will get their circus
tickets Monday or Tuesday.
The Washington times., 1931-03-14
COURSES
START MONDAY

The final hour has arrived and
those women who fail to register
today for the free swimming class
sponsored by The Washington
Times in conjunction with the
Ambassador Hotel will be ex,
cluded from the privileges of this
unique and novel course.
More than IT'S women have
already designated their desire to
become members of the class and
are fully prepared to begin their
The Washington times., 1931-03-14
JOB INSURANCE
STUDY NEARS

With a special Senate commit
tee preparing to make a study of
unemployment insurance, a sur
vey of nations in which such a
plan is now in effect discloses
that more than 47,000,00O work
ers are enjoying the benefits of
insurance.
The report was compiled by
the international labor office of
the League Of Nations and shows
that 10 nations now have COM
pulsory unemployment insurance
and eight have voluntary sys-
TENS.
The report will no doubt be
studied by the Senate committee
headed by Senator Wagner CD
of New York.
The countries having cOmpul-
sorry systems and the number in
Sured hereunder follow: Ger
many, 16,73S,OOO; Great Britain,
12,1OO,OO0; Irish Free State, 1884,
600: Russia, $4,000, 900; Italy,
2,6OO, 90; Austria, 1, 300, 600; Poland,
1,O33,OO Bulgaria, 2S7, ,OG0; Switz-
erland, 10000, and Queensland,
1877, 900.
Voluntary systems are in effect
in the following countries with
the numbers insured as follows
Czechoslovakia, 1,129,o0O; Bel,
GUM, $4,000; Netherlands, $685.,
600; Denmark, $4,000; France,
100000; Switzerland, 165 900, and
Norway, $4,000.
The Washington times., 1931-03-14
POpeye Grants Times MterUieW
CHAPTER FIVE

No life story Of Popeye could
be complete without a few
words from the sagacious salt
himself. The interview was
brief and snappy. Twice Pop
eye gave every appearance of
winding up his deadly right to
terminate the soiree more
abruptly than the questioner
liked. One of these occasions
was when Popeye was asked:
Are you and Miss Oyl be-
throthed?"
Popeye scratched his chin
and readjusted his pipe. Then
color, like a miniature prairie
fire, began to march across the
noted mariners chin. Stubble
wilted before the crimson flood
and Popeye's valid blinker be.
gan to flash warningly.
BLOW me down! Does a swab
have to be frothed up over his
friancay2"
The Times reporter moved
rapidly away, making soothing
noises in his throat, but it was
several minutes before Popeye
could be placated and the ques-
tioning continued.
What did you think about
the world economic crisis, Mr.
Popeye?"
"They's too many different
countries, and tha's a fack!
I never thinks about the
creaSes in other ports on ac-
count of it's hard enought to
straighten out things in home
waters. Blow me down! People
looks for trouble in fur places
without hosting anchor"
do you believe in vivisec-
tion?"
"They's another thing-every
swab these days does a lot Of
talking about sex. They's men
in the world and they'S wo,
men and tha's why! Blow me
down."
Where do you prefer to hit
an opponent, MI Popeye?"
''I just lets fly, an any place
from socks to dandruff is o. K.
The Washington times., 1931-03-14
SUNDAY FILMS
SOUGHT FOR
BALTIMORE
D'AIeSandro Offers Bill to
Permit Shows; Measure
Ignores Other AmuSementS

ANNAPOLIS, Md, March IA.
Members of the State legislature
have new blue law bill to worry
about over the weekend. The
bill, introduced by Thomas Dale
sandro, of Baltimore. in the house
of delegates, makes the third OF
it's kind making Sunday movies
and other amusements legal in
Baltimore.
With the entire legislature
roster wondering what the senate
judicial proceedings committee
will do with the Michel act,
placing Sunday amusements at
the discretion of the governing
bodies of municipalities Of more
than 5000 inhabitants, the new
bill introduced yesterday has
thrown that body higher into
the air than ever.
Bill Held to Movies
Under the terms of the Dale
sandro bill, Sunday movies would
be legal in Baltimore city alone,
while no provision is made for
hunting. fishing or industries.
The bill would also provide a
special tax on theaters, plus an
additional levy of 20 per cent
of the regular tax.
While the senate committee
has not yet made a public report
on the Michel bill, rumors are
that the report, expected Monday
night or Tuesday morning, will
prove unfavorable, and the Dale
sandro bill is a last minute at
tempt to insure an open Sabbath
in Baltimore.
Bitter Fight Looms
Should the Michel bill come
out of committee alive one of the
bitterest senate battles of this
season may be expected. Of the
% votes in the body, it is expect
ed at least seven Of the nine East
ern Shore votes will go against
the measure, while many ballots
through Southern and Western
Maryland are by no means as
Sured to the affirmative.
The Washington times., 1931-03-14
Buddy Cried "Wolf'
Once Too Often,
So He PeriShed

NEW YORK, March IA ON.
SO.-Buddy, a pet house dog,
called wolf, Wolf" too often
for his own good, and like the
boy in Aesop's fable met a dis
astrous end.
Buddy always barked morn
ings at the passing milkmen,
and when one morning he
barked long and savagely no
body paid any attention. Buddy
was trying to tell them there
was a fire. BY the time the
fire was noticed Buddy's gar
age was destroyed and Buddy
burned so badly he had to be
killed.
The Washington times., 1931-03-14
Catholic u. to Get
Gift Bust of Dante

A bust of the poet, Dante, will
be presented to the Catholic Uni
versity by the Italian Club of the
school.
Plans are being made to make
the presentation in the near fu-
ture. The bust, made in Flor
ence, is of white marble and
stands 20 inches high.
The Washington times., 1931-03-14

The crimson tide began to
flow once more, Popeye began
to bring his right triphammer
into position and the inter
viewer knew that his time
was up.
And tha's that
To-day and every weekday
follow P0peye'S career in the
comic strips, "Thimble Theater,
starring POpeye," which ap-
pears daily in The Times.)