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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-21

The woman at the sign Il Mrs.
lifting a jar from the shelf is Mrs.
store this summer. The products
order sent TO far away Honolulu.
orange marmalads, spiced orange
preserve. spiced sliced oranges,
orange jelly. Seville orange magma
lade. bottled orange juice, bottled
grapefruit Juice, canned grapefruit,
roselle Jelly. qumquat jelly. qumquat
preserves. spiced qunquat and lem
OH mint Jelly.
During the summer Mrs. Nichols
will sell sandwiches and iced fresh
citrus drinks.
Mrs. Peek has already sent citrus
products TO five foreign countries
and 38 states.
Mrs. Charles Yost Of San Benito
will sell hooked rugs and rug pat
terms at the shop and exhibited
some at the opening.
Mrs. L. A. Carpenter OF San Be
nito plans to sell her canned plum
buildings at the store and probably
one or two of the other home DEM
o~nStration club members will sell
other products which they have
standardized in cooperation with
Miss Porter.
II u thought probable that a
marketing association will be form
cd to purchase supplies OF standard
Jars and labels and 70 handle other
details. Mrs. Spurrier Il temporary
chairman of the organization which
will be perfected later.
The association expects 70 fur
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-21
ORCHARD TESTING
FOR

The other principal enactment
was, as previously indicated. con-
cerned with the testing Of fruit for
maturity. in preparation for mar
keting. OF interest to citrus grow
ers outside Of Texas is the revoca-
ton OF the old policy which requir-
Cd foreign fruits to measure up to
Texas maturity requirements-ob-
viously impractical and virtually
impossible to enforce-when that
fruit already had met the stand
ards of the state of origin. Texas
retains the right 10 test the fruit
If there should be reason for a be-
lief that an evasion Of the law was
being tested, or If the state Of ORR
gin has no compulsory maturity
standards: but in the usual course.
fruit from other states will be al
lowed entry if il passes its native
maturity requirements. together
with other state regulations.
But outweighing this chance In
Importance is the projected plan Of
orchard testing for maturity. Pre-
viously the maturity test-which Is
primarily based on the acid-sugar
content and acid-sugar ratio OF the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-21
BY j. +. MCDONALD
Commissioner, Texas Department
OF Agriculture

Written for the Brownsville Herald)
Quarantine regulations of the
state department OF agriculture
which protect the Rio Grande valley
citrus industry-one Of Texas
youngest and fastest growing agri-
cultural industries-from plant dis
ease and pest invasion were bols-
tered up by four laws enacted by
the And Texas Legislature.
Two Of these are of major I'M
portance: One defining the citrus
zene and declaring the states quar-
antsnes, and the fourth was aimed
material changes in the handling of
fruit prior TO marketing. these
changes In many respects amount
ing TO innovation. A third bill pres
cribed penalties for violating quar-
antines, and the foruth was aimed
at the citrus grove raider.
Legal sanction e. the states quar-
antine policy is established in the
citrus zone bill. and as such IL
should be considered in relation 10
quarantine proclamations issued BY
the department. 1t defines the
counties embracing the citrus area
a group OF %, of which four, Cam
eron, Hidalgo, Willacy and Webb,
ship the bulk of the Texas crop:
designates those plant pests and
diseases which shall be considered
public nuiSances: and prohibits the
shipment into Texas Of nursery
stock infected by those pests or dis
eases.
Since this law is at least a step
toward meeting the court decision
which declared, in effect. that courts
seldom would go beyond the legisla-
lures in judicial determination of
whether or not a plant pest or dis
ease Is a menace. We feel that it
Will materially strengthen our quar-
antine position. The law is based in
common sense and reason. We have
attempted. in other guarantees af-
fecting interstate movement. TO fol-
low this anne law of equity and rea-
son, as instance tie quarantine al
lowing the movement o. Florida cit
suS fruit into North Texas geo
graphically isolated from the Texas
citrus belt-during the period when
Texas fruit is not moving. a quar-
antine which has evoked much COM
ment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-21

ing height. Success OF this early
palm planting campaign snurred
McAllen citizens on In the recent
campaign.
Considerable assistance was given
BY the city In the matter. The
city park man spotted the places
where trees could be planted ad-
vantageously. The city Is also wa
tcring the palms. even those plant
"a vi vacant lots. The palms are
all paid for. the committee c0llcc-
ting tn advance and purchasing
tha trees at "A nominal price.
There is no tree which typifies
the semi-tropical climate OF the
Valley more than the palms said
whit Rogers manager CI tine
chamber OF commerce. we believe
that ~ should Be planted not only
IN McAllen but along w Valley
highways
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-21
FLORIDA FRUIT
IN ~ TEXAS

In allowing Florida citrus fruit 10
come into North Texas from April
To September this year VIC acted,
moseover. in accordance with a
policy laid down by the Southern
Plant Board. which certainly repre-
sents the best thought on the whole
subject of guarantees.
Paraphrased. the policy Of the
Southern Plant Board in regard TO
guarantees is that the economic
effect. i. e.. the possible disruption
OF trade and commerce. as well as
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-21
M'ALLEN PLANS
TO KEEP TITLE
-rBv stafE CorrcspondenN

McALLEN. June 70 NcAllen,
The City Of Palms, means to
retain that distinctive title.
a palm-plantlng campaign has
lust been closed here which re-
suited in 800 additional trees be-
ing planted IN the various parts
az the city.
Mrs. q. y. LanEford. who plant
Cd some or the first palms n Nc
Allen. was chairman ~ the cham
Der of commerce civic affairs COM
mittee in charge OF the campaign
just closed. Many or those earlier
palms have now reached an impos-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-21

Lucille Peek. owner. The woman
Nina Nichols who will operate the
shown on the shelves comprise an
(Foehner FotOs.)
nish an outlet for the products
made BY various w0mcn III their
homes providing they come up 10
requirements.
Those desiring 20 write Mrs.
Nichols. who Is in charge Of the
shop may do 50 az BOX 1884. Har-
lingen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-21
Four Laws Passed at Last
Session Of Legislature To
Help Valley Citrus Growers

pest risk involved, must be consid-
cred in establishing regulations. II
pest risk can be minimized and the
channels of trade left open to flow
uninterruptedly, our regulation has
achieved a double purpose. In the
instant case, there Is no movement
of Texas citrus at this time, our
inspectors are free TO guard rigidly
against shipment Of fruit into the
citrus area. the fruit is needed in
North Texas, and the danger OF
infection has been reduced to a
minimum. In September when our
fruit is ready for shipment. inspec-
tors will be rec<'led TO the Valley
and the period Of free entry lifted.
because the reason for its being
a need for the fruit-will no
longer exist.
I quote here from the quarantine,
drawn by state entomologist.
j. M. Del Curto. who has given
years Of study TO the subject and
to meeting the difficult problems
constantly arising in quarantine
matters:
The present emergency involv-
ing a scarcity Of citrus fruit makes
ii imperative that the commission
er Of agriculture take steps TO al
leviate the present situation with
as little risk as possible. The i'm
portation Of citrus fruit under
strict regulatory measures into the
northern part Of the state during
the emergency would alleviate the
present economic condition with as
little risk as possible as BY
concentration OF inspection forces
the state is in a position to main
tain the control necessary for the
enforcement OF this proclamation
for thu nnrinh rnncifinh N
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-15
DIAMOND |SFREED
IN ASSAULT TRIAL
Jury Accepts Gangster's Alibl
That He Was Not Present
at Truckman's Beating.
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
TROY, N. Y. July 15.-Jack Dia-
mond, who has beaten the rap" many
times on charges from petty crime
to murder, stood freed once again to-
day, victor over the entire legal forces
OF New York State in q determined
effort to end his gangster career with
Q prison term.
Arrested many times. and twice cut
down by enemy gunfire, the former
bodyguard of the slain gambler Arnold
Rothstein again showed his luck had
not deserted him.
He was acquitted Of an assault charge
last night by jury which heard the
story of Grover Parks, Catskill Noun
tain truckman, in a two-day trial.
by FIRE by Diamond and his gang April
cation of q mountain still, after being
overtaken with load of cider on a
lonely road.
The jury accepted Diamonds alibi
that he was in Albany at the time
rather than the stories Of Parks and
James Duncan. The latter was with
Parks at the time Of the alleged
assault.
There are other indictments against
Diamond growing out of the Parks
episode. The court clipped $4,000
from the total bail of nearly $4,000
under which Legs was at liberty pend
ing trial.
The indictments were returned after
Gov. Roosevelt ordered an inveSiga-
ton of racketeering In the CatSkills
where Diamond went from New York
City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-15
MARINES TO BE GIVEN
NEW GUIDONS AT BALL
Units Of District Of Columbia Re.
serve Brigade to Receive
Insignia Tonight.

The new guidons Of the 6th Marine
Brigade, District Of Columbia Marine
Corps Reserve, commanded by Lieut..
Col. j. j. Staley, will be presented at
the brigade's guidonS ball tonight in
the auditorium Of the National Press
Club.
The euidons. representing q striking
rattlesnake, are the insignia used on
the battle flags Of early Colonial fight
ing units. They are of the swallow
tailed burgee type OF scarlet banner
silk, with golden yellow designatory
markings
The guidons will be presented as fol-
lows: Headquarters Engineer Detach-
ment, Brigade Band, Motor Transport
Detachment, Military Police Company.
The battalion guidonS will 60 to the
1st and I'd Battalions Of the 20th Ma
r1nes and the LIST and I'd BattalionS
of the 23d Marines. Rifle Company
guidons will 60 to Companies A, B, C,
z, r and G Of the goth Marines and
A, B, c, E. F and G of the 23d Marines.
Machine Gun Companies guidons
will go to Companies D and H Of the
Goth Marines and Companies D and H
OF the 23d Marines.
The guidons will be used in their
first military formation at Anacostia
next Sunday morning.
The dance tonight will be informal.
Music will be furnished by the 9th Ma
rine Brigade Band Orchestra under
the direction Of Arthur e. Harper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-15

Amsterdam, Holland, Is reducing mu-
nicipal taxes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-15
PEACE CARAVAN WINS r.,
SUPPORT IN COLORADO
Senator Costigan Greets Disarma
ment Advocates and Gov. Adams
signs Petition.


~ the Associated Press.
DENVER. Colo, July 15.-Members
Of the disarmament caravan Of the
Woman's International League for
Peace were greeted here last night by
United States Senator Edward r. Costi-
gan.
Members are securing signatures on q
petition urging the United States take
the lead in securing real disarmament"
at the World Disarmament Conference.
They are led by Miss Mabel Vernon
Of Wilmington. Del, and Miss Katharine
Blake of New York. A delegation Of
city and State of1cials met the women
and Gov. william II. Adams signed the
petition. The caravan will leave to-
morrow for Colorado Springs. From
there its route Is through Kansas and
topeka.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-15
JOHNS HOPKINS FACULTY
MEMBER RESIGNS POST
Or. stephen d'Irsay's Friends Say
He Intends Entering Catholic
Order in Europe.
~ the Associated Press.


BALTIMORE, Md. July 15-Dr
Stephen d'IrSay. now In Europe, has re-
signed his position as associate profess
sor Of the history Of medicine at Johns
Hopkins University. a position he has
held since 1929 Friends here said he
is contemplating entering Catholic
order abroad. They expect he will re-
turn to this country for O short time in
September to transfer his effects to
Europe.
Confirming reports that DR.. d'Irsay
would not be member of the faculty
next year, Johns Hopkins officials said
he had informed them his plans would
keep him abroad. They added that on
several occasions he remarked he ought
30 be q Jesuit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-15

Colorful Northumberland rugs ef
hns angora felt with intricate
all-ever designs in gorgeous colers.
Particularly attractive for bedrooms
and Summer homes.
RUss, FIFTH P1oea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-15
CoIored Linen Damask Sets-h Formef
Last Year We're $40

AtzSL eur " ere YEU
Beautiful quality damasks in DELI
cate green and gold. Tableeloths,
7oxSS inches and napkins. 22x20
inches. Sets comprise 4 tablecloth
and eight napkins.
LINENS, sscoND FLoca.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-15
COL. W. S. THOMSON DIES
Former Assistant Attorney General
Passes Away in Nevada.

FALLON, New, July IS (R.-Col.
william 8. Thomson, SO. Assistant
United States Attorney General during
the Wilson administration. died here
last night He was president Of q
salt company here and formerly en-
gagged in the salt production business
at Lafayette, La.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-15

Would Sell Regularly at $40
Men who know good luggage viii
appreciate these bags, and the En-
ceptional price at which they are
offered. Russet cowhide; with cloth
Innings. pockets, center partition
and short straps. 74-ineh size.
LUusAsE, Eoua1z FLooR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-15
STUDENTS OF VERA CRUZ
PROTEST CHURCH TALKS
Federation Says Lectures In Public
Schools in Behalf Of Law Are
Unwarranted Attack.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
VERA CRUZ. Mexico, July 15.-The
Federation of Primary School Students
of Vera Cruz today published a protest
against lectures being conducted in the
public schools in behalf Of the recently
enacted law placing restrictions on the
Catholic Church.
The lectures are delivered under In.
structions from the state education au-
thorities, and have provoked serious
disputes inasmuch as they are consid-
cred by Catholic students as an un-
warranted attack on the church.
Amsterdam, Holland, Is reducing mu-
nicinnl faYar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-15

The present value Of motor vehicles
and highways throughout the United
States is estimated at more than
$50. 900 900 900.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-07
Port Isabel Water Polo
Team Victorious in Two
JOusts at Beaumont Fete

Of our best drivers, was blinded. and
his boat collided with another,
throwing him out. The boat then
ran wild. and zig-zagged over the
polo boats are specially constructed.
and It Is impossible to turn them
over"
Wonderful publicity for both Port
Isabel and the Valley resulted IN
the trips, he continued. In return
ing to the Valley. Mr.. Douglas said
that persons all along the route
questioned them about the outcome
Of the games. explaining that they
had listened in over the radio.
j. Lawson, manager or the regat-
ia, was SO impressed with the game
that originated tn Port Isabel that
he mimeogr-phed zoo copies OF the
rules. and distributed them among
all members Of the association.
Mr.. Lawson is trying to arrange
an exhibition tour. with the Beau
mont and Port Isabel teams cover
issippi, et, and giving exhibition
issippi, et. and giving exhibition
games. He predic. I'd that the game
would eventually be one or the most
popular OF water sports. The final
game Of the proposed tour would be
played before President Hoover and
Secretary Of War Hurley In Fort
Worth during the fall. when a cel5-
bration has been planned.
The trip 10 Beaumont was made
possible for the Port Isabel team ~
merchants OF the city. and BY the
Port Isabel Development Company.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-07
PRISONERS TO
GET MORE FOOD

EDINBURG. July THE allot-
ment for board bill OF federal pri-
soners has been increased from co
cents per day 70 IS cents per day,
according to Fred Flanders. who
stated that the new rule went into
effect July LIST.
One hundred and eighty four fed
eral prisoners were entered during
the quarter ending July 1st. The
board bill for this quarter. beginning
April 1st. amounted To S3,367.60,
Flanders said.
One hundred fifty four prisoners
were discharged during the quarter,
and 81 we're In the Jail at the be-
ginning Of the quarter. leaving as
in jail July lSt. Fourteen women
were entered during the quarter. and
II were discharged.
Only one person was In GAIL TO
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-07
Seek To Control
Oil Well Flames

KILGORE, July 6. Up The
Flaming Bell and Grady oil wells
continued to burn at Kilgore today
as crews Of fire fighters struggled
to place II under control.
Excavation of the tunnel which
was being dug to the well shaft IN
an effort TO divert the flow of oil,
was reported TO have reached the
S5-foot mark, half way. The tunnel
was planned to strike the well p
feet below the surface. Sandy Fa-
gan. Oklahoma miner, said.
Fear OF a cave-in caused the
miners to abandon the use OF dy-
Mantle. The remainder Of the tun-
mel will be dug with hand tools.
Another hope Of extinguishing the
fire lay in a complicated tripod,
skidding arrangement built 10 slide
over the well and cap the gusher.
The crew was waiting for a strong
south wind before attempting to
use this device.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-07

PORT ISABEL. July 6.-Port Isa-
bells victorious water polo team re-
turned here Sunday after defeating
the Beaumont aggregation IN two
straight games during the Mississippi
Valley Power Boat Associations
annual regatta held at Beaumont
July 3-4-5.
Thirteen Port Isabel men made
the trip and participated In the
games.
The first game was played Fri
day night. under floodlights, and the
final cor was 6 to 3 IN favor OF the
port city. II was said that playing
under floodlghts. with a huge spot
light following the path Of the ball.
was difficult.
The second game was played Sat
urday night. under SIMILAR conditions.
and the outcome was even more de-
cisive. the final score being 8 to a.
There were numerous spills dur
ing the game, and several boats
were smashed. according to knight
Douglas, secretary Of the Port Isa-
bel Chamber OF Commerce. Mr..
Douglas vas a member OF the
port city water polo team
I'll tell you how hard was 70
play under the floodlirh-s." Mr..
Douglas said. Slim Anderson, one
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-07
CAPITAL HOST
TOPOST,CATTY
World Filters Are Guests
OF President AT
Luncheon

WASHING On, July 6.=R-
Wiley Post and Harold Gatty were
welcomed to Washington today to
receive official recognition from
President Hoover for their round
the-world exploit.
The pair OF fliers who girdled the
world in less than nine days ar
rived by train shortly after noon
and went Immediately 10 the White
House where they we're luncheon
guests Of the president.
With them were their wives and
financial hacker, F. G. Hall, as
they received a short greeting be-
fore being whisked away around
the capitol and up Pennsylvania
avenue 10 the White House.
The executive office was their
first stop. There military and naval
aids had been placed IN charge OF
ceremonies which included posing
with President Hoover on the south
lawn for pictures.
A considerable crowd had gather
ed at the station 70 welcome them
but only a welcoming commt>e
was allowed under the train Aled.
Cfatty was first to step from the
train, 10 be greeted by Senator
Hiram Bingham, president Of the
National Aeronautic Association
who introduced him 70 the rest OF
the committee.
Post came next, then Mrs. Post,
Mrs. Gatty and Hall. hacker OF the
flight.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-07
BLOOD-STAINED
AUTO LOCATED
Murderer Of Dallas
Bank Guards Slayer Thot
Sweethearts

DALLAS. July 6-tP-Two ma
suspected OF completely In the slay-
ing OF Robert L. Roark. federal
reserve bank guard. near his Dallas
home Saturday Nit. were ques-
toned by police today.
Police also seized an automobile
and articles or clothing. smeared
with blood. which they believe will
lead 10 clearing up the shooting. II
was believed that Roark resisted
efforts TO rob him and was shot
down ruthlessly. Pockets or his
clothing were turned out and his
money was gone when his body was
found.
Police believe Roark was slain by
the same persons who last week
took the lives OF Abe Schneider and
his fiancee. Miss Pauline German.
while they were parked on a road
in the suburbs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-07

Ninety-seven aliens were turned
over to immigration authorities for
deportation following the short term
Of federal court here Friday.
All of those ordered deported
pleade1 guilty 70 first offenses
against the u. s. immigration laws.
Eleven men who plead guilty
TO immigration second offenses and
liquor charges were sentenced 10
jail terms ranging from 30 70 90
days.
These 108 pleas OF guilty consid-
erably decreased the number OF
federal prisoners in the Cameron
and Hidalgo county jails.
Judge Randolph Bryant and his
staff left Saturday evening for
Houston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-07
School Head And
Family On Vacation

q. w. Gotke. superintendent OF
the Brownsville Independent School
district. left with his family Sun
day night on a lengthy trip north.
and win return here about August
IS.
The Gotke family will stop first
IN Iowa. where they will visit for
a short period. The family will re-
main in Iowa. and Mr.. Gotke will
continue 70 Columbia University.
where he will take a course IN school
administration.
They are travelling BIZ automobile.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-07
Oil Man Visits

HARLINGEN. July 7.-Dr. A. J.
Deason OF Henderson on whose
800 acres OF East Texas land rs
oil wells have been brought IN. Is
visiting John Il. Floore, manz.e r
OF the Harlingen Chamber OF
Commerce. They are old friends.
FLORES home town OF Troupe be-
ing only a short distance from Her
dersOn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-07
Rain ON Fourth Is
Unusual, Say Records

Partly cloudy tonight and Tues
day was the forecast made today
by weather Chief w. j. SchnUN-
busch. No rain is predicted. and no
change in temperature is expected.
No Valley station reported even
q trace Of rain i've the Weekend.
and the record now stands: Rain
has fallen in the Valley on the
Fourth Of July only 10 times out
OF the past So years.
Maximum temperature Sunday
was 80 degrees, minimum rs ds-
grees.
The Rio Grande river is falling,
and viii continue to drop during the
next "a to SO hours.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-07
Notices Returned

out or 2789 notices OF the city
charter election to be held on Aug
ust II mailed 70 voters OF the city
from the city office, approximately
COS have been returned bv the post
office as unclaimed by the adressee.
City Manager Rosenthal stated this
morning.
It Is thought that the greater
number OF those returned were adj
dressed 10 transient laborers or illi-
terates.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-07
SECRETARY MELLON
TO TAKE VACATION

PARIS, july 7-P-His NOM
entouS task completed. Secretary or
the Treasury Andrew w. Mellon will
leave tomorrow night for the
French Riviera to begin his vaca-
ton with members OF his family.
He will 60 to villa Maryland at
Cap Ferrat and Secretary Of State
Henry L. StimSon Is expected to
visit him after leaving italy.