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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29
Colds THAT
DEVELOP into
PNEU MONA

Persistent coughs and colds lead to
serious trouble. You cen stop them now
with CreomulSon, an emulSihed creosote
that is pleasant 10 take. Creomulsion isa
new medical discovery With two-fold &C.
zion; il soothes and heals the inhamed
membranes and inhibits germ growth
OF all known drugs, creosote is recog-
nized by high medical authorities as one
of the greatest healing agencies for per-
sistent coughs and colds and other forms
Of throat troubles Creomulsion contains,
In addition to creosote, other healing ele.
menis which soothe and heal the injected
membranes and stop the irritation and
Inflammation, while the creosote goes
on 10 the stomach. is absorbed into the
blood. attacks the seat Of the trouble
and checks the growth Of the germs
Creomulsion is guaranteed satisfac-
tory in the treatment OF persistent
coughs and colds bronchial asthma,
bronchitis and other forms Of respira-
tory diseases and is excellent for
building up the system after colds or
Hu- Money refunded II any cough or
cold no matter Of how long standing.
u not relieved after taking according
10 directions. Ask your druggist (adv.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29
State CLUBS
HAVE SPECIAL
DAYS AT FAIR

State club activities will play con-
siderable part In the features OF the
Valley Winter Fair. according
TO the committee that has this part
Of the fair program In charge. The
days designated for each state are
as follows:
First day. Saturday. Nov. 7l-Tex-
as. Alabama, Georgia. Arkansas. Wis
consin.
Second day. Sunday. Nov. 22-All-
states day. Meeting OF officers OF al
state clubs az 3 p. III. for organiza-
ton.
Third day. Monday. Nov. 23.-Ohio,
West Virginia, Pennsylvania. Vir-
ginia.
Fourth day. Tuesday. Nov. "a
Tennessee. Kentucky. South Dakota,
North Dakota, Mississippi, District OF
Columbia.
Fifth day. wednesday. Nov. as
Florida. California. Arizona. Michi-
gan, Rhode Island. Nevada. Indiana
Sixth day. Thursday. Nov. 26-
Oklahoma, Kansas. Nebraska. Maine.
Seventh day. Friday. Nov. 27-New
Mexico. Colorado. Wyoming. Mon
tana. Utah, Maryland, oregon, Tli-
nois.
Eighth day. Saturday. Nov. o.
North Carolina. South Carolina
Washington, Minnesota. Idaho. New
Hampshire. Vermont, Iowa.
Ninth day. Sunday. Nov. 29-New
Jersey. New York. Connecticut. Della
ware. Massachusetts,. Louisiana, Mis-
souri,.
The committee having the state
club activities IN charge IS composed
OF DR.. J.. ID. Carroll and N. I. Koppel
Of Harlingen and W. r. Curtis ol
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29
City Briefs

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Koch of
Pittsburgh. Pa. were in Brownsville
Thursday 70 visit their aunt, Mrs.
Susie Bullock Of the Bridge cafe.
They we're with a party OF 200 home
seekers and expect to return here 10
make their home.
Mrs. A. j.. Ruud left Thursday
morning for Port Isabel where she
will spend a week. She has teen
located in Brownsville for the past
several weeks.
Leaving Brownsville for Tampico
BY plane Thursday was L. j. Alexan-
der and for Vera Cruz was d. G,
Richardson. Coming III Wednesday
vas @. c. Washington from Tampico.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Z. Greene are
the parents Of a son, born Thursday
morning al Mercy Hospital. Mr..
Greene Is a lawyer in this city.
San Antonio visitors in the city are
T. w. Watson. Thomas d. Mulloly,
r. A. Larson, Z. "A. Funche and I. j.
Filler.
F. l.. Johnson Of Dallas arrived
here Wednesday
o. II. Gordon OF Houston Is a
local caller.
John G. Stett Is here from Cor
pus Christi.
II. j. Duncan OF St. Louis Is
spending several days in the city.
v. ". Koenig Is here from Hous-
ton.
Laguna fish market. Tessh
shrimp. oysters and fish always.
RaQne your orders TO 367, ADV.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29
MORTON CASE
POSTPONED AS
JURORS DIFFER
CBy Staff Correspondent

CBy Staff Correspondent
SAN JUAN, Oct 29.-After eleven
hours Of fruitless elaboration. the
Jury in the case against Stanley
Morton, u. S. immigration inspec-
tor charged by w. r. Willingham
with simple assault and fal-e ar
rest, was dismissed by Justice Of the
Peace Max Maui at midnight
wednesday.
The jury was hopelessly dead
locked five to one. No indication
was given as to whether the jury
favored acquittal or conviction.
Date Not Set
Judge Maui did not set down a
date for the re-hearing.
Carlos Watson. Asst. u. s. Dist.
Atty, counsel for the federal Of
ficer. moved that the charges be
dismissed, but no action was taken
on the motion, as the county at
torney was not present.
Members Of the jury were Charles
Starlin, r. L. Schafroth, Chef War
ner, Leigh ShearreT. all Of san Juan:
and Gus Davis and Bob Zeigler OF
Alamo.
The jury began its deliberations
at l D.. m. and continued until mid
night when Judge Maui dismissed
it.
Willingham filed his charges re-
Gently following an affair on the
streets OF Pharr. According to the
testimony, the officer accosted Will
bingham. a resident of the Valley
for l6 years, and asked his national
ity. An argument ensued and the
Valley man was put under arrest
and placed in the immigration pat
and placed in the immigration pa
troll wagon, the testimony went.
witnesses ON Stand.
watson, counsel for defense. called
In immigration Inspector Geo. Pal
mer Of McAllen and District Super
visor Whalen Of San Antonio as wit
neSSes.
Asst. Co. Atty. ID. C. Hogan of
PhaTr, who effected Willingham's
release, was a witness for the state.
Other prosecution witnesses were E.
j. KelSo and Nat Groves, prominent
Pharr citizens.
A large group OF spectators. in
Guiding many federal officers, heard
the testimony.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29
FINANCIAL FEAR
IS CRITICIZED

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29.-R-
Sharply ~criticising some classes OF
Americans for their fear of financial
loss. the planning committee OF
Pres. Hoover's unemployment relief
organization has outlined a ten
point program to better the domes-
tic situation.
The committee declares that
while 1t may be true that normal
good business must await removal
of adverse world conditions. 1t Is
certain we delay recovery by pas
sively accepting our relation to the
international situation and in fail
ing to make a concerted determined
effort TO correct domestic condi-
tons"
Headed by Harry A. Wheeler OF
Chicago. II presented the program
to Chairman Clifford yesterday.
The report urges resumption OF
normal buying by persons who have
jobs and rebukes those uneasy in
dividuals who hide away money
which might be mixing freely in
trade channels.
It's findings are commended Ia
the country by Clifford as requir-
ing immediate and thoughtful
consideration Of all individuals and
organizations TO the end that SC
far as possible they may be prompt
~ translated into action"
Where husbands are making a
living. the committee recommends
that employment Of wives be look
ed into.
As a further means OF distribut-
ing employment by families. in
vestigation OF sons and daughters
living at home but not contribut-
ing 10 the budget. and teachers in
s~iructing in both day and night
schools Is proposed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29

DALLAS, Oct. 29.-tP1-Women
defendants in the $4,000 SANDER
suit brought against some men,
bers of the Dallas County Women's
Democratic League by John w.
Wood, former speaker Of the house
OF representatives and his wife,
we're the first witnesses in the case
in district court here.
Mrs. Atticus Webb. wife OF the
superintendent Of the Texas Anti
Saloon league, and Mrs. Mittie B.
Haefer. sister Of State Sen. George
Purl. we're called to testify by the
Plaintiffs. Both denied they hao
~conspired to SANDER Mr.. and Mrs.
Woods.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29
Insurgent Leader Dies

HONGKONG. Oct. 29.-P-Roo
Ying-Fan. principal political fig
IRE behind the south China in
surgent government, died today in
Canton.
Koo's mantle falls on his lieuten-
ant. Lin Yun-Kai, who Is hurrying
toward Canton from Shanghai
where a conference looking toward
peace between the Canton and
Marking governments Is in prog
ress.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29
Negro Returned

r. G. Delaney has gone to Whar-
ton to return a negro who was given
a suspended sentence recently.
Wharton authorities picked the
ma and charged him with an Of
Tense there and checked his record
here. Investigation showed that he
had a suspended sentence before re-
ceiving another here.
Sudge Geo. c. Westervelt ordered
him returned here on a bench war
rant.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29
CBy staff Correspondent)

CBy staff Correspondent
SAN BENITO. oct. 29.-Sult OF
Dodds e. Wedegartner. San Benito
road contracting firm. against
County Judge Rollin Fl. Spencer OF
Harris county for 100000 damages
for alleged SANDER. probably VIII
be heard in Houston within a few
days.
The suit arose from a controversy
between Spencer and Commissioner
Massey over awardin OF the TabbS
Bay bridge contract on the Goose
Creek-Morgan Point project.
Fullbright. Croker a. Freeman
and Sewall Myer are attorneys for
the San Benito firm while Judge
Spencer Is represented by A. Z.
Amerman and sam Street nan.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29
CSnecial 70 The Herald)

Especial 10 lHt ECAoilf
WESLACO. Oct. 29.-At the reg
Mar meeting Of the Weslaco XII
wants wednesday the following Off
GERS we're elected: Harry G. Ratliffr
president: II. q. C~reSsner. vice
president: Reed S. Lehman. district
trustee; Bill Ray. treasurer; d.
-ectors. Fred Archer, 7 Ike VIII
liams, w. II. Baxter. Glen Schuep-
bach. John Woods. Z. ID. Ford, and
Luther Hughes. The secretary VII
be appointed by the new board OF
directors soon.
The election OF officers In october
Is in line with the suggestions OIL
fered by international. 1t Is believed
that an early election Of officers VIII
enable the new officers 70 form
plans and better educate themselves
for the year 1882.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29
Ordinance Suspended

AUSTIN. Oct. %. P-An ordi-
nance passed by the city council OF
Denton reducing rates on gas 10
consumers was suspended today by
the Texas railroad commission on
application Of the Municip% Gas
Co. which furnishes the gas.
The rates fixed by the city Will
be held in allegiance pending a hear
ing by the railroad commission 70
determine a fair rate for gas at the
city gates.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29
Cannon Marshals
Defense Forces

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29.-P1-
Additional legal talent is being
marshaled for the defense Of Bish-
op James Cannon. Jr.. who faces
trial o charges OF wilfully violat-
ing the federal corrupt practices
law during the 1928 presidential
campaign.
Robert II. Mcneil, who will head
the defense OF the Southern Meth
odist churchman and Miss Ada l..
Burroughs OF Richmond. treasurer
OF his anti-Smith democrats, today
assigned consultation with other
counsel as one reason for delaying
arrangement proceedings from to-
morrow until Monday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29
Tammany Defended

NEW YORK. Oct. 29.-lPl- In
two political rallies last night Mayor
Walker. defending Tammany Hall,
and State Senator Samuel Hof-
stadter, championing the city's re-
publicans. gave their versions Of
the legislative investigation and its
relations to Tammany Hall.
Mayor walker, ad eSSing 5000
democrats in a district rally, said
the inquiry, conducted by Samuel
Seabury. the chief counsel. clearly
indicated Tammany Hall al being
cleared OF charges Of corruption.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29
Tariff Up Again

WASHINGTON. Oct. 29.-P-
Pleas for tariff protection on oil,
which r~everberated throughout the
last congress, will be renewed at
the coming session.
This was announced today By
Russell 3. Brown OF Tulsa. secre-
tary OF the Independent Petroleum
Association. at the conclusion Of a
tariff commission hearino on the
cost OF production of crude oil here
and abroad.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29
Boneheads Initiate
(BY taff Correspondent)

tby tdII
HARLINGEN, Oct. o. Three
Bcnehead club neophytes proved 70
be regular Tartars Wednesday but
after being led around in chains
for some time they were consider
ably tanned.
The Boneheads initiated Wednes-
day are Constable Dave Ferguson,
Justice OF the Veace VIII @. Fields,
and Druggist II. Z. Day.
Miss Josephine Pollard provided
the entertainment. On the pro-
gram we're G. S. Huntley. trombon-
ist: Warren Dowdy. cornet prodigy:
and Mrs. II. NJ. Dace, violinist, al
Of whom were accompanied at the
piano by Miss Pollard.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29
Lion Kills American

LONDON. Oct. 2o-F-An Ex-
change telegraph dispatch from
Dar-Es-Salaam. Tanganyika, East
Africa, today said an American
tourist named Heron was clawed
to death by a lion which he was
in the act OF shooting while two
American companions prepared TO
photograph the feat.
The first names Of the men we're
not learned. The last names Of
Feron's two companions we're Peret
and Home.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29
MARKETS
NV YORK COTTON


NEW YORK, oct. 20. (AP)-Cotton
opened barely steady today at a decline
OF 3 70 7 points under southern selling
and liquidation. Trading was more
active 70 rthe near months n some
hedging was IN evidence for the later
positions.
Hedging was absorbed by covering
and the market steEdied up shortly after
the opening with Liverpool a buyer
here on the differences. December on
tracts. after selling off 10 6-55 under
the early pressure. advanced to 6.63.
while March worked up from 6.T3 TO
6.83. with h active months ruling
about at unchanged 70 4 points higher
by the end OF the first half hour.
Liverpool cables reported continental
buying. rad calling and covering in
that market but the advance there was
attributed partly to easier Sterlinf. An
optimistic sentiment was reported in
the Manchester goods market with
further business pending.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29

HOUSTON, Oct. 29-F- The
Shell Petroleum corporation posted
a retail price for gasoline Of 10
cents per gallon today in the
Houston territory, which includes
Beaumont and Galveston. 1t was
one-cent reduction.
No major company met the cut
which was designed. officials said
to meet the introduction OF a new
grade Of gasoline by four major
companies which sells for IL cents.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29
Likes Valley

r. M. Parsons. for many years a
peace officer In Dallas, is visiting
Brownsville and may locate here.
This certainly Is excellent coun-
try" Parsons says. IL vas inclined
to take the things I heard Of the
Valley with a grain Of salt. but
after seeing II, I've changed my
mind
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29

San Benito. liz IN change is desired
In dates the committee win MAJ IA
II notified az an early date.
plans are being made that are
calculated 10 create more interest
I'm state clubs and 10 I'm expects
that attendance win be large. The
are no gate fees this year. a
istration and information booth
De kept open each day.
AT 9 ID. m. ON the first SundAy
OF the fair the officers OF all state
clubs will meet to form n master
organization. As new clubs are or
ganized their officers viii automati-
cally become members OF the master
club.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29
Negro Guarded

GREENSBORO. ". C. Oct. %. up
While National guardSmen stood
quietly ready TO protect Will More,
57-year-old negro. from any posi-
bility OF mob punishment for the
three capital crimes officers say he
has confessed. selection OF a jury to
try him was scheduled 10 start here
to-day
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29
CBy Staff Correspondents

by Staff CorrespOndent.)
HARLINGEN, Oct. 29.-Officers.
members of the advisory board and
the rate committee OF the Valley
Shippers Assn. will meet in the
association offices here at 2:30 p.
m. Friday 10 discuss various rate
matters.
E. o. Kolberg Of McAllen Is
chairman of the rate committee.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29

Daniel Lopez, six year old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Gregorio Lopez OF
Southwest, was buried wednesday
afternoon at Southmost cemetery
following his death early that
morning. He was born in Browns
vile. Sept. Is. 1925. Survivors are
his parents. Raul Dominique. fu-
neral dtsctor OF Delta Funeral
Home, was IN charge.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29
Valley Information
Bureau Established
(By staff Correspondent)

EDINBURG. Oct. 29.-Newcome-s
10 the Valley have a little better
idea OF what's what in this section
than formerly due TO the establish
ment Of an information office on
the highway north of here ny the
Charles r. @. Ladd organization
which Is developing Adams Gardens.
a neat stucco cottage with office
in front has been erected about II
miles north OF here and general in
formation Is given out about the VAL
ley by r. S. v. Ross, long with the
Ladd organization.
At night there Is q neon sign read
ing Valley Information Bureau"
Information Is available day and
night. IL is the purpose of the bu-
reau Ross says. to give tourists and
others all the information they de-
sire and not particularly concern
ing Mr.. Ladd's development.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29
LIVESTOCK

CHICAGO. Oct. %. (APl-CU. S. u.
A.l-Hogs $4,000. 1920 higher but Ad-
vance subsequently lost: 22o-300 lbs
5-20-5.35: ton 535. pigs 425-465. pack
ing sows 4.5o-4s5.
Cattle 5000: calves 1000: good and
choice fed steers and vearlingS $3.50
higher: 1150 paid for weighty steers:
II IS for vearlinTs: lower offerings steady
10 IS higher. other killing classes strone
10 IS higher: good 70 choice steers with
weight as much as 1000 higher than
eariv in week: stockers firm: SLAUGHTER
cattle n vealers. Steers e00-i500 lbs.
s50-1i. so: heifers 550-sSo lbs. 60o-iO. 50;
COWS 325-4.50: bulls (yearlings exciudedl
lbeefl 3TS-i50. vealers tm'ik-fedl 500
IT'S: stocker and feeder steers 5oo-io5o
lbs. 4.75-67S.
Sheep Is. 1000: storing 20 unevenlv high
err: choice native lambs showing the up-
turn: closely sorted loads 625-6 AZ. west
ems $50. Lambs e0-down 55o-6 50: ewes
on-fS0 lbs. inO-2-5o: feeding lambs So
~ lbs. 4.S0-5.i0.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29

SAN ANTONIO. Oct. %. -P1-
A three-day convention OF the
Texas Library Assn. opened last
night. Delegates were registering
today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29
NEW YORK STOCKS

NEW YORK. Oct. %. (APD-Steel ana
railroad shares stiffened a little to-
ward midday In today's stock market
after a general decline IN the early trad
ing in which tobaccos and the food
shares were oonspicuously heavy.
Early losses OF a point or more in
u. S. Steel. Bethlehem and Allied
Chemical were about regained. and New
York Central. Santa Fe and Illinois
Central sold up about a point. Ameri-
can tobacco common lost So points
and the class 3 stock 4 points. reflecting
declaration OF only the regular divi-
dends. Some brokerage circles look for
extra tobacco dividends at the next
quarterly meeting. however.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29
NEW ORLEANS COTTON

NEW ORLEANS. Oct. %. (APD-Cotton
had a fairly active u easier opening
today.
Liverpool cables were considerably
better than due and Sterling exchange
was easier. Nevertheless. prices here
opened two to seven points down ow-
ing TO overnight selling orders and 70
fears that the proposed protective tariff
IN Great Britain might be ~unfavorable
10 American trade.
The market continued to ease after
the start on opening weakness in stocks.
December trading down 70 SIS. January
TO 6.62. and March 70 CTS. or 7 70 8
points below yesterdays close. To be
good support under the market due 70
trade buying on the scale down and
near the end OF the first hour. prices
rallied two 20 four points from the lows.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29
CHICAGO GRAIN

CHICAGO. Oct. 20. (AP)-Grains de-
clined early today under fairly heavy
selling influenced somewhat by fore
casts Of enlarged wheat exports from
Argentina. Black Sea shipments also
were larger than a year ago. Starting
1-4-3-4 cent off. wheat afterward held
near the initial limits. Corn started un-
changed 70 1-s lower and subsequently
sagged further.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29

HAkD 10 TEACh
And has your baby learned 10
talk yet?"
MY. yesl We're teaching him 70
keep quiet now."-PaSslng Show.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-29
6 6

LIQUID OR TABLETS
Relieves a Headache or Neuralgia
I'm 30 minutes. checks a Cold the
first day and checks Malaria In
three days.
Csc Salve for Baby's Cold
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-19
SALESMEN FOR WINE COMP ANY
 UNDER ARREST
Dry Forces Swoop Down on Conference
 Flasks Seized

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Jan. 19.- A score or more of the employees of the Oktsh Grade Products Con- pany were arrested late last Satur- day afternoon by Federals during a sales conference. The agent seiz- ed flasks they said contained wine and expressed the opinion these flasks were samples carried by the salesmen for the purpose of dem onstration.
 H. L. Duncan, in charge of the raid on the company's office, said those arrested will be charged with conspiracy to violate the dry law.
 Some of the employees of the company, whose local manager is A. E. Burnett, were reased on their own recognizance while others were taken to Police Headquarters where the agents asked bail set at S2,000 for each.
 The agents said the salesmen were telling of the prospects of grape juice fermenting into wine containing IT per cen5 alcohol.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-19

King and a diver to the Northland. Temporary repairs were made to her. Underwriters who had come with the Salvage King, gave the Northland a seaworthy certificate. She proceeded to Ketchikan; thence here, calling at way ports. She will start her return voyage to Seattle at midnight tonight"
 Passenger Tells of Mishap
 B. B. Greene, travelling sales man who was on the Northland, and who arrived here on the Farra- gut, in speaking of the mishap said:
 There was no excitement among the passengers on the Northland. The conduct of officers and crew was efficient and reassuring. The Cardina did everything that could be imagined for us. The people at Alert Bay were very kind and gen. erous. Women and children from the ship were made comfortable in the hospital and the men were taken care of in the hotel On tho Farragut we received the most con- siderate treatment"