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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17
Severe Temblor
Felt Al Tokyo

TOKYO. June l7-lP-A severe
earthquake hit Tokyo az 9:l0 o'clock
tonight. causing tens OF thousands
Of persons to run into the streets
and gardens.
The quake shook down household
ornaments but SO Tar as could be
learned Immediately there was no
serious damage.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17
Hope Seen For
Fall as rRaps
Betrayers ofHarding

WASHINGTON. June 1T.-P-
District Attorney Rover said TO-DAY
that Albert b Fall vas expected
immediately" TO enter a hospital
for examination 70 determine
whether he ran c7rne 20 Washing
ton to begin his r. 81 term.
William BeaumC- hospital near
FL Paso, Texas. where Fail is at
present, has been designated and
Rover said the necessary permits
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17
Hobbs Advisory Oil
Body Meets Wed.

DALLAS. Tex. June II. pa
meeting OF the Hobbs OIL Advisory
committee was called for today.
Meeting here yesterday. the Yates
pool advisory group requested the
railroad commission 70 extend the
present allowable OF 10000 barrels
for another six months. The com
mittee declared itself for prora-
ton
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17
National Deficit
Progresses Rapidly

WASHINGTON, June II. uPl-Tne
billion dollar federal deficit increas-
ed over 100000 today despite ear
~ tabulations CT the second quarter
income tax payments.
The deficit stood al 81 .099 .063 as
compared with $l,09l 800 $50 the pre-
ceding day.
The statement for the close cf
business June IS showed that early
tabulations brought the second
quarter income tax payments to SILL
QE8AIl.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17
Officials Move ON
New York as Front
In War on Cangsters

WASHING TON. June l7.-CPl-
Federal officials. Spurrsd BY a
victory over Alphonse (Scarface All
Capone. indicated definitely today
they looked toward New York as
the next major objective in their
drive against the ~higher-ups Of
gangster crime.
From the Justice department
came word that federal agents,
under orders from Washington. al
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17
Former Husband, AS
A Roomer, Is Shot

FORT WORTH. Tex. June II.
tP-The plan Of a divorced couple
10 live in the same house In order
to support their two children PROV
ed a failure today when Morgan
True. IS. was shot.
Mrs. Leila True. Is. al charE-
ed with assault TO murder. while
True was near death in a hospital
After six years Of married life
the Trues we're divorced a wear
ago. True married again and was
divorced and for the last few
months has been a roomer at his
former wife's home. aiding in the
support of his family.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17

WASHINGTON. June II. -CPl-
Albert B. Fall apparently had no
hope for executive clemency today
as a result Of the remarks Of Pres
ident Hoover yesterday in dedicat-
ing the Harding Memorial az Ma
rion. Ohio.
The former secretary OF the in
terror in the Harding cabinet was
indirectly referred to by Mr..
Hoover. who praised Warren @.
Harding and denounced those who
betrayed him.
Fall Is at FL Paso. Texas. await
ing a physical examination by gov
eminent physicians 10 determine
whether he is able TO serve a year
in prison for his conviction Of re-
ceiving a 100000 bride from Ed
ward l.. Doheny. wealthy oil man.
In the leasing Of government oil
lands. He also was fined 500. 900.
His efforts to have his conviction
set aside failed when the supreme
court refused TO review his case.
Although the president mention
ed no names In speaking at the
former presidents memorial, he saiG
men had betrayed Harding and it
was later proved in the courts OF
the land that these men had be-
trayed not alone the friendship and
trust Of their staunch and loyal
friend. but they had betrayed Their
country"
Fall is In poor health and his
physicians have said he was too
weak and aged 70 undertake the
journey 10 Washington 70 be com
mitted to Jail.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17
Field and Fruiut
Crops Damaged

MALAKOFF. Tex. June ID
A heavy rain. amounting 70 a
e4pudburst in places. accompanied
by strong wind and hail in some
communities, fen in this section
last night.
Damage to crops and fruit at
Oakland vas reported 10 be consid-
cradle. A few Buildings were dam
aged by the wind
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17
Formation Water
District Approved
DIV staff Correspondentl

HARLIfJ~ IN. June l7.-By a vote
Of u TO 0 organization Of Cameron
County Water improvement District
No. 10 was approved by voters -
siding in the Adams Gardens de-
velopment on lesday.
The election was considered a
formality. and the vote approves
the boundaries as set out by the
commissioners court Of Cameron
County.
A bond election will be called vii 81
IL the next so days. 1t was said ~
day. 1t is thought that the issue 20
be voted upon Will not exceed $780,
900.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17
Pleads
Shot in Defense

ORANGE. June l7-P-N. K.
Perkins. on trial here for the Sec
ond time in connection with the
Staying last year Of Will White. a
policeman. testified today that he
shot In Self-defenSe.
Arguments we're TO start this aft
ernO0l.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17

sion for army physicians to act had
been secured from the war depart
ment.
Rover added that Fall. Harding's
interior secretary. was expected 70
60 10 the institution today or to-
morrow.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17
DEATH PENALTY AFFIRMED

AUSTIN. Tex. June IL. Ri-The
court Of criminal appeals today af-
firmed the death sentence OF chief
Red Wing. convicted In Comal coun-
h. Of the murder OF three year old
Evangeline CavazoS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17
EVE TAKE LIVES

MEXICO cry. June IL. 0P-
Dispatches from Merida, Venezuela
today said that an epidemic OF scar
let fever In the state of Yucatan.
Mexico had claimed i6 lives and that
so per cent CT the children had been
affected.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17
FLEW over
THRONC, ARE
SUSPENDED
Lamont CIR 3
Pilots Who ARGUS
ed Hoover Ire

SPRINGFIELD. Ill, June 17-tPl
Secretary Lamon: today tele-
phoned the aviation division Of the
commerce department and ordered
the three pilots who flew over the
Harding memorial during the dedi-
cation exercises yesterday gorund-
ed until an investigation could be
made.
The commerce secretary's action
was taken after President Hoover
called On him 70 make an example
Of the three. TWO or the planes
flew IN the vicinity az the crowd
once but another machine passed
over sevsral times. Mr. Lamont
Joined the presidential special train
al Columbus last night.
President Hoover asked Mr. La
mont to proceed against the men
under existing laws. lie said If
those laws did not provide for the
elimination az such interruptions
he would recommend legislation to
the next congress.
COLUMBUS. o, June 17.-lP-
Adjutant General Frank ID. Hen
derson announced today that in fu-
ture. public meetings where na-
tional guardsmen are US he will
assign the 1l2th Ohio National
Guard air squadron 70 do police
duty above the gathering.
The order was the result OF the
flying Of planes over the Harding
memorial yesterday during the adj
dresses of President Hoover and
former President Calvin Coolidge.
General Henderson said the air
squadron would have orders %
shoe away any planes that may
be flying too low or disturbing the
public gathering.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17
DO-X Unable To
Make Take-Off

NATAL. Brazil. June II. lFi-The
German flying boat DO-X attempt
ed today 10 take off for Bahia. but
was unable TO rise from the river
IL was announced il would be
necessary TO clean the ships floats
before sh would be able 10 flv. II
was expected that she would get off
later today or tomorrow. Mail planes
regularly make the flight to Bahia
IN less than five hours.
MEXICO CITY. June II. Up
Captain Friedrich Christensen Of
the German flying boat DO-X has
notified the German Chamber of
Commerce that he will fly 70 Mex
leo about the middle Of July.
The DO-X. now at Natal. Brazil.
will visit Vera Cruz and Tampico
as soon as II finishes its tour of
South America. he said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17
THE WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Valley:
Partly cloudy Wednesday night
and Thursday. Light TO fresh
southerly winds on the west coast.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-07-16

The wealthy old Washington
lady was very i'll and sent Tor her
lawyer to make her will.
Old Lady (weakly)-I wish to
explain to you about disposing of
my property.
The Lawyer livery smooth and
sympathetic There, there, don't
worry about it, just leave it to me.
Old Lady (resignedly) - Oh,
well, I suppose I might as well.
You'll get it anyway.
"You are lying so clumisly,"
said the Judge to the defendant,
1that I would advise you to get a
lawyer"
Weary Willie Lady, went you
help a poor man that lost his
family in the Florida flood and all
his money in the Wall Street
crosh?
Lady-Why, you are the same
man that lost his family in the
Galveston flood and was shell
shocked during the World War.
Weary Willie Amt it so, lady I?
I'm the unluckiest guy on the face
of the earth.
Harrison-Do you know that
your wife is telling around that
you can't keep her in clothes?
Jefferson That's nothing. ]
bought her home and 1 can't
keep her in that either.
HA*
Irritable Lady Ii ncrowded carl
Stop pushin', can't you?
Stout Mani amt pushin', I
only sighed.
Small Boy-I'm afraid of going
to the hospital, mother. I'll be
brave and take my medicine, but
I amt going to let them palm off
a baby on me like they did on you.
/ want pup.
The Benton county farmers
three laborers were told to shift
q rather heavily built chickenhouse
from the farm yard into an adj
joining field.
Harry Ito Tom)-You take the
front and I'll take the back.
Tom agreed, and they started
off across the yard. Presently,
however, they were forced to take
a rest, and they placed the house
on the ground.
Harry Where's Bill got to?
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-07-16


Durant, man that has studied
Philosophy like Mr.. Coolidge has
politics, and both have reached the
heighth in their chosen profess
sions. met this Durant one time.
He is an awful nice fellow. I don't
know. much about what his track
ct" is, this Philosophy Gag.
He wanted me to write him and
give him my version Of "What
your Philosophy of life is? I who
have lived philosophy for many
years turn now from it back to
life itself, and ask you, as one who
has lived, to give me your version.
Perhaps the version Of those who
have lived is different from those
who have merely thought. What
keeps you going? What are the
sources of your inspiration? and
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-07-16

Before Tom could reply voice
came from inside the chickenhouse
Bill-Here. Pm carrying the
perches.
Contractor Ito his lawyer) -
Judge, the Doctor says I've got
about month to live; / want to
make my will.
Fix it so my over-draft in the
First National Bank goes to my
wife she can explain it to them.
My equity in my automobile 1
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-07-16

your energy? What is the goal or
motive force of your toll? Where
do you find your consolation and
your happiness? Where is the last
resort your treasure lies 2"
A copy of this letter is being
sent to Hoover, Mcdonald, Lloyd
George, Mussolini, Marconi, Chan
di, Stain, Trotsky, Tagore, Elm
stein, Edison, Ford, Eugene, o.
Neil, and Bernard Shaw, and three
or four others that I had never
seen in the weeklys. Now I don't
know if this guy Durant is kid
ding me or not. If I got this kind
of a letter from somebody less I
would say it's lot of "hooey" and
wouldn't even finish reading it..
But putting me in there with that
class, why / figured I better start
looking into this Philosophy thing.
think what he is trying to get
at in plain words, (leaving all the
philosophy out) is just how much
better off after all is a highly edu-
Gated man, than a dumb one? So
that's how figure is the way /
got in that list. He knew that I
was just as happy and contented
as if I knew something, and he
wanted to get the "dumb" angle,
as well as the highbrow.
That education is sorter like a
growing town. They get all excit-
ed when they start to get an in
crease and they set a civic slogan
of Fifty Thousand by the end of
next year." Well that's the guy
that sets college education as
his goal. Then when they get the
fifty thousand they want to go on
to make it hundred, and the am
bilious college graduate wants to
go on and make it post gradu-
ate in some line, figuring he will
be just about as smart as anyone
if he can just get that under his
belt, and the town thinking that
the hundred thousand will just put
them by all the other. competing
tOWuo, uOC LIZ uI1llS IIldI Willie IllSy
are growing that all the rest are
doing likewise and maby faster.
When they get to half million
New York will be twenty million,
so they are no higher in the lad
der comparatively than before.
So 1 can't tell this doggone Dur
ant anything. What all of us know
put together don't mean anything.
Nothing don't mean anything. We
are just here for spell and pass
on. Any man that thinks that civ
ilization has advanced is an ego
fist. Fords and bathtubs have NOV
ed you and cleaned you, but you
was just as ignorant when you got
there. We know lots of things we
used to didn't know but we don't
know any way to prevent EN- hap
pening. Confucius perspired out
more knowledge than the u. S.
Senate has vocalized out in the last
SO years.
We have got more tooth paste
on the market, and more misery
in our courts than at any time in
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-07-16
PEACE THRU DISARMAMENT,

\ + e
With the Hover debt morator-
awakening new life in the worlds
business situation, the nations
thoughts are still further turned
from war. Peace seems to reign
supremely and our apprehensions
at this time are even less than
they were in the year 1913 and
early part of 1914. Yet, it is a
fact that instruments of war are
more powerful and deadly now
than they were during the World
War, and that there are bitter ma
tional animosities over the divis-
ion of Europe by treaty.
Trus, the world has more legal
machinery for peace than it ever
had before. There is the Hague
tribunal, the League of Nations,
the World Court, the Kellogg anti
war pact and what not, which
would seem to insure peace in the
present mind of the generations.
However, in case Of national pas
sion, they would undoubtedly be-
come scraps of paper and the
flame would blaze anew.
The United States can be q
great power for peace in the
world If it sets a good example in
disarmament and uses its recog-
nlzed power to induce the coun-
tries Of Europe to cut down war
preparations as if they meant to
live in peace.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-07-16
cuIIs &
and ~
UncIassifieds

IF time hangs heavy on your
hands, wash your hands and get
busy.
He rushed wildly thru the hall.
His face was contorted. Foam
dripped from his lips. Children
leaped from his path. He looked
like a man gone mad. finally he
shouted: "Say-can't a fellow
even brush his teeth any more
without the water being cut off z"
FOR WOMEN ONLY
Didn't you if man a be wouldn't
ysu, it read would you knew we.
Tread it backwards.)
Sunday School Teacher And
when it rained Forty days and for
ty nights, what happened?
Bright Scholar-The natives
said it was very unusual.
When we read about the grocer
who lost $37, 900 in a swindle we
gave up the task of trying to re-
move the grating thru which we
recently dropped q quarter.
Son-Pa, what does it mean by
Diplomatic iPhraseology?
Dad-My Son, if you tell a girl
that time stands still while you
gaze into her eyes, that's diplom-
acy. But, if you tell her that her
face would stop a clock, you're in
for it.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-07-16

want to go to my SON. He will
have to go to work to pay the
bills.
Give my unpaid bills to the bond
ing company, they took some aw-
full chances on me and are entitl-
ed to something.
That new-fangled machine on
the job, want the engineer to
have. he made me buy it; maybe
he can make it work.
My equipment, give to the
junk man. He has had his eve on
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-07-16

Kennewick has received a fair
result of its ball team. Half a
share of publicity this year as a
game in the lead now, with a pro
tested game yet to be played,
which at the worst, will tie us with
the league leaders. But more sup
port should have been given the
team-they deserve it. There are
still two more home games to be
played. Make it point to attend
them-both will be well worth the
money.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-07-16

It seems fairly well assured that
Kennewick residents will be able
to use natural gas from the local
fields this winter. That conven-
fence, together with the compile
tion of the work on the Highlands,
the freeing Of the bridge from
tolls and the installation Of the
new street lighting system should
mark this community as being
well in the lead in the matter of
civic developments for the year.
This community is unusually well
off.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-07-16

were more satisfied and they de-
pended less on each other, and took
less from each other. We couldn't
live a day without depending on
everybody. So our civilization has
given us no Liberty or Independ-
ence.
And don't have an ideal to work
for. That's like riding towards a
Mirage of a lake. When you get
there it amt there. Believe in
something for another world, but
don't be set on what it is, and
then you wont start out that life
with disappointment. Live your
life SO if you lose you are ahead.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-07-16

The time is getting short, COM
paratively, before fair time. In
order to get the most from an en-
terprise of this kind, every citi
zen of the district should partici-
pate business men and farmers
alike. 1t is not too early now to
begin laying ones plans. Let's
make it bigger n better'n ever"
The queen contest is just starting.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-07-16

papers, MOStAy
people that sho
don't agree with
anything y o u
said in the pa
|pers, and show
ling you where
| you ought to be
|c allin g hogs
somewhere. But
this week / got
some interest
ing letters. One
sure was sur
prised to get
r1oc frnvo "1i1
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-07-16

v IL SA1S0uCcs
There amt moth
, ing to life but
satisfaction. II
y o u want to
Pship off fat
beef cattle at
the end of their
existence, you
got to have EN-
satisfied on the
range. Indians
a n d primative
races were the
highest civiliza-
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-07-16

Nominate the prettiest or most
popular young lady in your neigh
borhood and then get out and
do little work for her. You can
help put this years contest over
with a bang.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-07-16
A FACT THAT MUST BE CON.
SIDERED

The sooner the people Of this
country realize that neither con-
gress nor the president can change
world conditions, and begin to adj
just themselves to new order Of
things, the sooner we will be out
of the woods and on the way to
substantial prosperity.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-07-16

Pay your bills and the other fell
low can pay his and industries
can go back on full time sched-
ules. That is the short cut to pros
porous times.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-07-16

The home town merchant is the
backbone of the community. He
tides us over the stress and strain
of life and makes it possible for
us to have the things we want
when we want them.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-07-16

it for several years.
My keg, I want to 70 q
boot-legger, I hope it COST ~ ~
as much as it did me u'n
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-07-16
z:
WILLIE
ROGERS

BEVERLY HILLS.-I guess I
just get the usual amount Of mail
of anyone that writes junk for the
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12
- L. n... ID >J.>L:
SHEETS %1oo'oVo w VI ILL a.
% 80 The Most Determined LOWERING of Stocks In Our History

LOWERED
hundreds
onde
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12
Coats to $39.5O
At $22.85

GOOD. LOOKING SPORTS. AND DRESS
COATS in Brown, Navy. Black and Tan-also
good wool twceds-Coats formerly up TO s39 SO
go now with rush at $2235.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12

DON'T MISS THIS SPLENDID LOT of Coats
on sale now for quick disposal at sl285-
Dress and sports styles-some with fur-sl9.50
to $2450 values.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12

NOW COMES THE GREATEST 0UTPOURING
Read
a
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12

RICH FUR TRIMS on these regular stock
coats in dress and coat styles to go on sale at
S34.85-All shades are here and high grade fab
rcs-coats formerly S495O $3.50 and $65 are
all reduced for your easy choice.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12

HERE ARE OUR FINEST COATS that were
formerly $780, $3.50 TO $780, now at s47S5
Large rich fur collars and cuffs-finest suede
and broadcloth materials-Exclusve styles
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12

ANOTHER GREAT LOT of over 100 dresses
in beautiful styles that were 80 and s3450
at sl985-exclusive Peggy O'Dare styles also
smart half-size dresses, fine silks, fine styles
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12
S39.5O to $3.50
DRESSES
$26.85

OUR FINEST DRESSES now up to s49.5o-
formerly all TO be sold out now at S26.85-
rich silk crepes and novelties-rch lace trims
about 40 high class dresses in this group TO be
SOLD NOW
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12
Formerly S22.5O to S24.5O

HERE ARE 100 DRESSES-Snappy new styles
the best looking $3.50 and S24.50 flat crepe
and Georgette dresses you've seen and all on
sale for your choice now at Sl285-You1l find
all sizes up TO "A in the lot
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-12
Formerly at $3.50

OVER $50 SMART SILK DRESSES in flat
crepe prints, Georgettes, dresses that are big
values at sl650 go on sale at S9.85-afternoon,
street and ensemble styles in great variety to
choose fron1-savings you hayn't seen before
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-26
GAMES MONDAY
Pacific Coast .aagus

Pacific Coast League No games were played yesterday as teams were travelling to open on a new schedule this afternoon for the week.
 National League Pittsburgh 6; Chicago g.
 American League New York g. 4; Philadelphia 4, 16. Chicago 6; Cleveland T.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-26
@!k(} ! AN Al AM GOl ll n = ASSOCIATED PRESS - O6RIN OOOLC SPORTS EDITOR

the sweeping triumph over Har- yard, which had beaten Pennsylva- mia by 80 and ranked as the strongest college outfit in the near east" It was the Crimson. S first setback in 33 meets.
 The North Carolina aces are Bry- an Grant of Atlanta, the national clay court champion, and Wilmer Hines of Columbia. s. C., the na- l.onal junior titleholder, but they have had good support from Cap an Fl Graham cf Chapel Hill; Edgar Yeomans Of Washington D. C.: H. M. Hendlin of New York City; Lenoir Wright of Charlotte, N. C., and Lucas Abels of High Point, N. c.
 If tho record of t,1ese boys isn't