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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-18
Mathis Fire Does
$4,000 Damage

CORPUS CHRISTI. Feb. 1s-R
Damage estimated at $4,000 was
caused last night when five build
inEs were burned az Mathis. 40
miles west OF Corpus Christi. Or
irin OF the blaze was unknown
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-18
Fisherman browns
q CHRISTI. Ft

CORPUS CHRISTI. FEB. "a
fpl-Funeral services we're planned
today for q. r.. Gonzales. fisherman
. drowned in Laguna Madre Friday
mRF1. His body was found yes
terdaG.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-18
President Voices His
Objection In
Letter
rs PER CENT
Of Veterans Will Ask For
Loans II Estimate or
Gen. Hines

WASHINGTON. Feb. IS.-LF-
The senate finance committee to-
day favOrabIy reported the veter-
ans loan bill without change
and despite the opposition uG
President Hoover.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-18
THE WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Valley:
Fair to partly cloudy, probably fog
gy near coast; fair: not much
change in temperature. Light 70
moderate winds mostly northerly.-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-18

AS this column has pointed out
before, the best defense is n crack
eriack offense, and we are develop
ing that.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-18

WASHINGTON. FEB. Is-P
The senate agreed today 40
take up the veterans loan bill
tomorrow.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-18

Granting OF excursion rates to the
Valley should and will encourage
residents OF Texas 70 visit the VAL
ley. TO the mutual benefit Of the
visitor and the Valley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-18

We are getting on the offensive,
going out and getting things for
the Valley. accomplishing some for
ward steps. For such a long time
II seemed as II we were constantly
on the defensive. seeking to protect
ourselves and u section against
all kinds OF attacks and discrimina-
tons.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-18

In an effort TO help the cottor
farmer Of the state. a biz has beer
introduced In the Texas legiSla.
ture levying a tax OF S cents pei
pound on all jute products sold in
the state. to which bill Cameron
county potato growers are most de-
cidedly opposed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-18

The local chamber OF commerce.
waging its campaign TO let Texas
know the Valley, has accomplished
a definite good for the Valley and
for Brownsville. Texans take their
vacations in the summer time. and
Texans can find in the Valley a
summer climate superior 10 that Of
many OF the resorts popular among
Texans.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-18

Willacy county onion growers.
many Of them. will not know that
they owe a hearty vote OF thanks
to w. E. McDavitt Of Brownsville.
]. +. Bell and Brown White Of San
Benito. in particular, and TO many
another Valley shipper and COM
mercial secretary who worked hard
and long in the effort TO have the
higher rates on vegetable imports
imposed. an effort which was ably
seconded by Congressman John n.
Garner.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-18
OPPOSES VET LOANS
IN OUR
VALLEY.

First definite step looking to-
ward the establishment Of the VAL
ley as a summer resort has been
taken. After several years Of effort
on the part OF G. G. Richardson
Of the Brownsville Chamber OF
Commerce. the Southern Pacific anc
the Missouri Pacific, word was re-
ceived late yesterday that summei
tourist rates have been granted
from all Texas points, going into
effect on May Is.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-12-10
Legion Auxiliary to
Meet in Devils Lake

jamestown, N. D., Dec. 10.-R)-
Devils Lake was chosen for the 1882
meeting Of the executive board OF the
American Legion Auxiliary at the an
nual session here Wednesday when a
program Of activities for the coming
year was outlined.
A fund for educational purposes,
through which campaign against
communism will be waged, was Great
ed. Plans for safety program for
the lives Of children, to be carried out
in cooperation with action suggested
at the national convention, were out
lined and approved.
Mrs. A. G. Porter Of Edgeley, who
presided, announced she Is Offering
the Captain Lloyd Ruth trophy to the
unit which carries on the most con-
stsuctive and profitable relief work in
the state, including child welfare and
rehabilitation. The Minot relief depot
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-12-10
PACK COURTROOM
FOR LISBON TRIAL
State Scores in Case Of Man,
Accused Of Beating Wife
to Death

Lisbon, N. d., Dec. 10.-(AP)-
While a jammed courtroom looked
on, the state scored Wednesday in
the trial of Lawrence Osman on
charges of fatally beating his wife
and, as a result, a statement in
which Osman admitted the beating
was entered in the court records.
The statement, which c. G. Ban
CERT, defense attorney, claimed was
obtained through threats, told of
events leading up to the beating and
described the alteration. Charles
Ego, Ransom county states attor-
ney, prosecuting the case, denied
Bangert's charge and said Osman,
farmer near Englevale, was warned
the statement might be used against
him.
During the arguments the jury
was dismissed. Later the attorneys
were called into private chambers
of Judge Hutchinson, sitting in the
case. The issue was whether or not
the statement was voluntary.
Ed Koeneke, deputy sheriff, ac-
tive in the investigation, took the
stand and under cross examination
told how the statement was pro-
cured. He was on the stand all af-
| tern0on.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-12-10

OF 2l4 flocks of chickens on which
records were kept in Ohio this year
16 lost money.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-12-10
Axel Asplund were Bismarck shoppers

Axel Asplund were Bismarck shoppers
Friday.
Miss Hilma johnson was an over
night guest of Miss Helen Pearson
Wednesday.
Ruben Pearson called at the Fred
and Peter johnson, Ned Asplund and
Erickson homes Thursday.
Mrs. Signe johnson and children
were dinner guests of Mrs. John
Johnson's Sunday.
Werner johnson called on Henry
Speten and at Still Wednesday,
Hilma Johnson visited Doris john
son Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Boettcher
spent last week at the Axel Asplund
home.
Mrs. "A. Standley and sons Freddie
and Roy visited with the formers
Son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs Martin Strand. Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Strand, son
Eugene and daughter Alvina were
Capital City callers Thursday.
Miss Mary Doyle spent the wee-
end at the home OF her sister and
brother in law, Mr.. and Mrs. Bill
Hickel, near Alta.
Axel Asplund drove Ingrid and
Margaret Hagstrom to their home
Saturday.
Miss Helen Pearson celebrated her
1lth birthday Sunday.
Ole Hagstrom, son Albert, and
Erick Pearson and son, Ruben called
on Fritz Hentz Sunday. They also
called on Anthony Erickson.
Roy Standley of near Regan and
Martin Strand motored to Bismarck
Monday.
Mrs. Signe Johnson and children
and Miss Mary Doyle were callers at
the Uhde home Monday.
Anthony Erickson transacted busi-
ness in Wilton last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Lind and sons
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-12-10
\. D. HAS 500 MILES
Of SNOW FENCE now
Barnes and Ramsey Counties
Have Most; BurIeigh Has
1900 Feet

North Dakota has 500 miles of snow
fences distributed throughout the
state, according to figures compiled
by the maintenance division of the
state highway department.
The fencing maintained by the de-
partment measures 2,625, ,202 lineal
feet. OF this 270,2O2 feet are of the
old type wood panel, while. the re-
mainder acquired since 1926 is the
new type wood slat.
Barnes county has 153,620 feet of
snow fence, the largest of any county
in the state. and Ramsey county is
next with 105,54O feet.
Snow fences maintained in some
other counties follow:
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-12-10

Armour Creameries IBIS
marck) will custom dress your
turkeys FREE. Get in touch
with them quick, sell them
your home dressed turkeys and
highest market prices will be
paid.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-12-10
Wild Rose
By MRS. w. H. BRoWNAWELL

Miss Freda Schaefer Is helping at
the Brownawell home during the alb
sence of Mrs. Brownawell.
Members of the Saville family who
attend Braddock high school, moved
to- town this week. They will do light
housekeeping there.
Reuben Feltheim and son Walter
motored to Wilton Saturday.
Ernest Saville has an infection in
his thumb which resulted In blood
poisoning. He is reported to be get
ting along nicely. He Is serving on
the jury at Linton this month.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard BrownaWell of Moffit Dec. l..
Miss Emma McConkey OF Bismarck
visited with Miss Mabel Wilson over
the weekend.
A number of young people from
here attended the first basketball
game of the season held at Braddock
Friday.
Mrs. w. H. Brownawell is spending
two weeks at Moffit with her son
Howard Brownawell.
Clifford Cleveland of Underwood
visited with friends here Monday and
Tuesday of last week.
w. H. Brownawell and Irwin Wentz
motored to Bismarck last week.
! OF 2l4 flocks of chickens on which
records were kept in Ohio this year
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-12-10
Bradd0ck
BY MRS. E. r. SAVAGE

The Girls Reserves of Braddock
have completed their constitution and
chosen a name "Hidatsa Unaliyi"
meaning North Dakota, Place OF
Friends Helen Aarvig has been
elected cheer leader. The regular
party has been postponed until Dec
l4th.
The school children and teachers
are practicing for the community
Christmas tree program which will be
held in the school gymnasium.
Special services were held IN tne
M. e. church each night this week
except Monday.
Mrs. D. M. Bowles of Homer, Neb,
arrived in Braddock Dec. 2 for ar
extended visit at the home OF her SIS
ter, Mrs. E. w. Baker.
warner Sempel drove to Bismarck
Friday to visit his father at q Bis
marck hospital
Mrs. Abner Martinson Of Kintyre
was q Braddock caller Saturday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sid Tracy of Dale
have moved into rooms In the S. S.
Tracy home.
Mrs. G. T. Barton accompanied by
Merced Splitter went to Kintyre FRI
day to spend a few hours with rela-
tiyeS.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. e. Fraser and Mar
vim were linton callers Thursday.
Rev. Lane and Rev. Kinzler drove
. 70 'Moffit Sunday evening, where
Rev. Lane preached.
George Wright and Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Junge drove to Bismarck
Saturday.
The Braddock Shipping association
shipped livestock to st. Paul Satur-
day morning.
j. @. DeFrance Of Hazelton was p
Braddock caller Monday.
Henry Jagd made trip to James
town Thursday morning, where ne
purchased q car load Of sheep. Q. +.
Martini went to jamestown Friday
and brought q truck load OF them
back.
]. e. Fitzgibbons was in Bismarck
Thursday afternoon.
Members of the ladies' aid of the M.
E. church held their annual dinner
Saturday in the Stem hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. John RouSer drove to
Bismarck Wednesday. where Mrs.
Rollser remained until Saturday.
Thore MAIDEN and son, accom-
panied by Mrs. A. j. Koenig and three
children, drove to Linton Saturday.
Mrs. j. Schaefer and son John and
Mrs. Grosz went to Bismarck Wednes-
day to visit with Willie Schaefer.
The regular meeting OF the ladies
Of the Woodman circle was held ut
the home of Sor Aarvig Dec. 3 with IL
members present. Mrs Mabel Koenig
was presented with q birthday gift.
James Walsh, who has been in the
west for several months, returned
home Monday to visit his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. James Murphy.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-12-10
Still
By B. p. HAGSTROM

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Triska trans
acted business in Wilton Friday.
Simon Larson, who Is working at
the Henry Speten farm, spent Sum
day with his brother -in-law and sis
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Erick Pearson.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Asplund and
sons visited one evening recently with
Mr.. and Mrs. Walfred Asplund.
Albert Hagstrom called on Marion
Strand Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs, Wesley Boettcher and
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-12-10

and Mrs. Nina Sandelin visited with
the latter's brother and sister, Mar
tin and Anna Mattson, Sunday
Miss Dolores Johnson shopped In
Bismarck Tuesday
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-12-10

will be closed, the meeting was told,
with relief work to be carried on
through the Red Cross.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-10
New Books at the Library

| Adams, J. T.-The epic of Am. erica.
 Bates, A. C.-slmsbury. Connec- ticut. ... :, Beach, D. N.-Beach family "reminiscences and annals.
 Beck, II. C.-Murder in the news room.
 Brown. W. H.-Protrait gallery. of distinguished American citizens Browne. Lewis--Since Calvary. Byrne, Donn--Rivers of Damas- GUS.
 Collins, Joseph-The doctor looks at life and death. Colum, Padraic-Old pastures. r Curwood, J. O.-The honor of the big snows. Cutter, W. P.-Charles Ammi Eltzner. W. & Radenhausen, P. German.
 Fletcher, J. S.--Murder in four degrees.
 Green. J. C.-English grammar. Gregory, Jackson-The silver star.
 Hughes, Glen. ed.-short plays for modern players.
 Jacks, l.. V.-La Sale.
 James, Will--Big-enough.
 Johnson, J. E.-Newton's history and historian.
 Killen, A. H.-Physics.
 Koch, Frederick --- Plays for schools and little theaters.
 Lewis, C. H.--Half loaf.
 Lewis, T. G.-History of Water bury. Vermont. your figure.
 Maurois. Andre--Lyauty..
 Milne. A. A.--Two people.
 Morley, C.-John Mistletoe.
 Morris, E. H.-The temple Of the warriors.
 Moss, s. D.--Civics.
 North, C. M.--History of Berlin oODr orden' c. A.-Fenced water. Oyerstreet, II. A,-Infiuencing human behavior.
 Reynolds, R.-Brothers In the West. ,-.
 Rhode. John - The hanging woman.
 Roberts, F. MA buried treas- T. Rolvaag, O, E.-Their Fathers God.
 Schulyer. Elmer-Blementary ai- zebra. -
 Spless, M.--History Of Manches- ter. Connecticut.
 Stannard, J. E.-Chemistry.
 Stone, G. Z.--The almond tree.
 Walpole, Hugh--Judith Paris,
 ward, II. F.-Questions and am swers for civil service.
 Wilder, G. F.-Plane geometry.
 Juvenile Books Atwood, W. W.-The world at work.
 Rock, c. E.--What makes the wheels go round.
 Deming, T. O,--Little Eagle. Engleman, r, Railways. ;,
 Ferris, Helen-Fiye girls who dared. Fixes, Nita--Can you answer itY Harper, T. A.--Windy Island. Harte, Bret--The queen or the Pirate Isle. Jacobson, H. S.--For the free- dom of the Mohawk.
 Whitfield, R.--Danger zone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-10
QAKVILLE

Many folks of the village lis. tened-in on the WICC broadcast station yesterday afternoon when the Dixie Banjo Quartet consisted of local young men of Oakville were to be heard. The boys are receiving congratulations and re- quests to be heard again. The numbers rendered yesterday after noon were: Theme Song, Spring Beautiful Spring." "Elizabeth Lady of Spain" oakville's fay orite, Good Night Sweetheart"
 A banjo solo was rendered by George Budge, Where the Blue of the Night Meet the Gold of the Day."
 Quartet. "whispering" and Sen ator March.
 Members of the quartet are George Budge, Philip Martin, Don- ald Krantz and William Babin.
 Sunday. December goth, from S:30 o'clock to S:45 o'clock In the evening. you will again hear the boys over the same station.
 Mrs Clinton Eentertains
 Mrs Ralph Clinton of Bucking- ham street entertained the Mis- sionary Society of the Congrega- tional church yesterday. Mrs Fred Jacobs was the leader. Two new missionary books were considered "Chrlst Comes to the. Village" and "Diana Drew's Diary. Mrs Oscar l.. Locke gave the story of "Bd Boo," little Indian boy. Later ir the afternoon refreshments were served to those attending who were Mrs Fred Jacobs, Mrs George Smith, Mrs Fred Jackson, Mrs Clarence Yale, Mrs James Ncwill Mrs Lewis Beardslee, Mrs Oscai Locke, Mrs Ralph Clinton and Miss Ruth Clinton.
 Annual supper and Christmas sale at the All Saints parish hal this evening from o'clock to o'clock.
 The Woman's Auxiliary i' sponsoring the supper and will bt assisted by the young ladies of tho parish.
 Mrs 1nez LaVigne of the village was elected the Most Excellent Chief' at the meeting of the Py' thian Sisters ut the Pythian hall or Sunset avenue, Watertown.
 Miss Sadie Austin of Watertowr avenue was the guest of her sister Mrs William Babin yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-10
Alleged "Bluebeard" Very Nervous As He
 Hears Prosecution
Attorneys Scored Him Unmercifully and Demanded He Be Sent to the Gallows for One of Worst Crimes

Clarksburg, w. Va, Dec 10 - GU. P)-Harry r. Powers, on trial charged with the killing of Mrs Dorothy Lemke, Northboro, Mass, widow, stopped chewing his gum and listened intently to-day when the prosecution started its final arguments.
 Powers. flushing under the scath- ing words of Prosecutor Will E. Morris, sat rnotionless. His hands rested on his knees.
 This crime" Morris told the jury. twas the most sordid and mel ancholy murder this community has ever known. This is no or dinary criminol. He was actuated by greed.
 This man is either guilty of murder in the first degree or he should go free" Morris shouted Powers nodded his head soiemnl, in agreement.
 Morris referred to the two char. acters presented by Powers as the men who might have committed the crime-"Rogers" and John son"-as utterly mythical"
 Assistant Prosecutor W. G. Sta ther took up the story of Powers journey to Northboro, Mass, where he 'Iured Dorothy Lemke away on a promise of marriage"
 "He then started with her the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-10
ROACH READY
 WITH WARRANTS
Autos to Be Attached for NOn-Payment of City
 Taxes
START DRIVE FRIDAY

Owners of automobiles in Wa terbury who have not paid taxes on their vehicles due the city will have their worries beginning to- morrow. This afternoon Tax Col lector William A. Ennis was com pleting the job of making out q large stack of tax demands which he will turn over to City Sheriff William J. Roach for collection be- ginning in the morning.
 Tomorrow morning, therefore. mem bers of the police motor patrol working with Sheriff Roach, will begin visiting every delinquent In the city and serving the tax de- mands. This Is part of the city's drive to force delinquent personal property owners to settle up.
 During the past week the drive has been directed at corporations and store owners who have failed to pay taxes on Inventories. The results of the drive have been ex- cellent, according to Collector Ennis. However, 1t was learned today, there are few individual cases where the tax demands have been ignored. Steps are now be- ing taken, 1t is understood, to close up the stores involved and auction off the goods to satisfy the city's claims.
 As for the delinquent automobile owners, if the tax demands are not answered, the city sheriff will take possession of the automobiles and sell them off to satisfy the city's bill against each respective owner.
 Even those who had cars In the past and have none now will not escape if they failed to settle up in past years. If the personal property listed is not available, the law allows the city sheriff to att tach the bodies of the delinquents and place them in jail until a set- clement Is reached.
 Tax Collector Ennis again point ed out today that his drive on per- sonal property owners who have not paid their tax bills Is being conducted out of fairness to real estate owners who are being forced to settle up on their taxes even in the face of the present depression.
 About $150,000 has been realiz- cd in the drive so far. When the delinquent auto owners start com Ing in this figure is expected to jump considerably. It was pointed out today that there is no reason for not paying the auto taxes be- cause In most instances the amount involved are quite small.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-10
PRINCE OF WALES DOESN'T LIKE
 BEING CUT OFF
There Are Certain Tele- phone Calls He Makes With New York That Shouldn't Be Broken

London, Dec 10-(U. P)-Time limits on trnas-Atlantic telephone calls may be blessing or a bother, according to the Prince of Wales.
 He discussed the development of timing neurtsntmsi. .ocHG9, timing instruments at the Tercen- tenary banquet of the Company of Clock makers last night.
 "I have occasionally telephoned New York and l learned there Is . device for cutting you off at the end of'three minutes" the Prince said. If we telephoned to find out the prices in Wall street we would be delighted to be cut off; but If we were talking to a lady friend we might curse the invention or question its accuracy"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-10
$2O, ,OOO Suit
 Goes To Jury Deliberations Start at O'Clock - Dalphine

vember 30. about 10:30 p. m. and was crossing East Main street to the curb, accompanied by Mrs Olive Lacy, when she was struck and driven about 25 feet by the defendant who was operating his fathers car. She alleged she was severely injured and will be per- manently incapacitated in her right arm.
 The defendant, who was a stu dent at Yale university at the time was on his way to the Waterbury Country club to a dance and was accompanied by two other Yalc students, he said. He denied that his car struck the plaintiff and said he knew nothing about the &C., cident until he stopped his car 25 feet from the scene, after hearing a girls scream.
 Arguments to the jury were pre- sented by Attorney Luke c. Stapie- ton for the plaintiff and Attorney John r. McDonough for the de- fendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-10

Waterbury Is one of the cities hav- ing city planning and zoning orr dinances. In all, there are 36 cit les and towns in Connecticut so equipped, according to the report.
 New York stands first with a total of 2G3 towns and cities with in it's borders having planning and zoning ordinances. Vermont stands fist in the list. The Vermont Chamber of Commerce has drawn up the report in an effort to stimu- late interest in. the zoning move- ment in that state. The Vermont legislature recently passed zoning enabling act and also a planning commission.
 Vermont can jump right into the midst of the procession of states through action of the citizens of Vermont villages, towns and cit- ies," the State Chamber of Com merce declares.
 Of the other New England states. Massachusetts stands third in the national report, Rhode Is- land is goth. Maine is 30th and New Hampshire is 32nd. West Virginia is at the foot of the list while California stands second and New Jersey fourth. Others ahead of Connecticut include Ohio, Ill., inols, Pennsylvania, Wisco nsln, Michigan, Kansas and Indiana.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-10
$1O,OOO Suit in
 Ready for Jury
An Auto Accident Basis of Action in Superior
 Court

The $10,000 damage suit of Mrs Anna Ruberta of Hartford against MT and Mrs Alfred Didsbury of Waterbury was slated to go to the jury in the Litchneld superior court some time today. Trial of the action was started yesterday before Judge Earnest C. Simpson and jury in the Litchfield court house.
 The action follows injuries the plaintiff claims she suffered In a collision between her husband s car and the defendants on the Albany turnpike in North Canaan on Aug. 22d.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-10
THREE LOCAL STUDENTS MAKE DEAN'S LIST
OLD MAN AND ATTEMPTED
 TO BURN HIM UP

New Haven, Conn. December 10 - (UP) - Bandits who slugged a 76-year old watchman and appar- .ently tried to destroy him with fire were sought by police today.
 The bandits escaped with $50 from the office of the Hygienic Ice Company storehouse in Westville after slugging the watchman, Hor- ace Dykeman. with bottle and tipping over a stove so as to ignite the building. Dykeman was re- ported recovering from the con- cussion of the brain at Grace hos pital.
 Edward J. Brennan, who lives nearby, rescued Dykeman, whom he found unconscious, as the flames began to gain headwaY.