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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-20
HACKER PAYS FINE
ON CRUISING CHARGE
Is First to Pay IS for Driving in
Restricted Shopping Area
Without Passengers,

The first fine. consisting of SIS, was
paid in Police Court today in connec-
ton with the violation of the regulation
forbidding taxicabs cruising along F
and @ streets in the shopping district
during certain hours. SalVatinio Mag
gio was fined SIS in Traffic Court before
Judge Ralph e. Given today.
Judge Given is still holding in abey-
ance decision as to the legality of the
regulation forbidding the cruising of
taxicabs along the streets named. A
so-called test case, In which the legality
OF the regulation was made an issue
by the defendant, came up before Judge
Given earlier in the week.
OF the several other cases which have
come before the court the defendants
did not question the legality of the reg
ulation and were fined. The fines of
SIS each in a number of the early cases
brought into court were suspended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-20
HOUSE WILL RUSH
SHOALS BILL VOTE
Must Pass Senate, Too, by
Today to Avoid Chance of
Pocket Veto.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Action by the House on Muscle Shoals
was assured today when the unofnclal
Republican Steering Committee agreed
It would be brought up at o'clock.
Debate is not expected to last over
one hour Democrats are prepared 10
seek to force a record vote on Adoption
of the compromise agreement for Gov
eminent operation Of the power 1aclllIIeS
and leasing of the nitrate plants
Advocates Of the measure, conhoent
the House would approve the conference
renort. sought to send 1t over to
friendly Senate. Some of them pro-
fessed fear of a veto, however. PreSl-
dent Hoover has not revealed his atu-
tllde and, White House officials said,
does not yet know what is in the report.
If both houses approve the compro-
mise. it will be the second time during
the 10 years of controversy that Mus
Gle Shoals measure has been sent to the
White House The other one two years
ago received a pocket veto from Presl-
dent Coolidge. Unless it should pass
both House and Senate today, the new
measure will be subject to similar action
by President Hoover.
Dispute Is Long Standing.
Although Muscle Shoals legislation of
one kind or another has been before
Congress since 1908, the present con-
troversy began after the World War.
During the war the Government
spent nearly S150,o00,000 constructing
the plants for the production Of ex-
plosives, but they were not completed
until after the war was over.
Since then Congress has been con-
stantly debating what to do with its
tremendous investment On the one
side were those advocating Government
operation, on the other those who want
ed it to be leased to private interests.
The resolution which President Cool
idge allowed to die provided for Gov
eminent operation.
Virtually the same MEASURE was re-
introduced in the Senate by Senator
Norris, Republican, Nebraska, and sent
to the House. The House passed bill
providing for operation Of most Of the
plant by private interests.
Conference Report.
The pending conference report Cro-
Vides for Government operation OF the
power plant at Wilson Dam and cen
struction by the Government Of trans
mission lines to carry the power to
nearby markets. States and munich
palities have preference in purchase OF
the current.
The compromise also provides for
Government operation of the nitrate
plants for experimental production OF
fertilizer in case a lease for operation
Of these plants cannot be negotiated
within one year after the bills enact
ment. -... ..
It gives the President wide powers in
negotiating for such lease, however.
The lessee would have to contract for
quantity production of cheap fertilizer
at an per cent profit. but he would
be sold cheap power for the more prof
table manufacture Of other commodi-
ties of the Governments reservation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-20
REMARKS ON SENATORS
REMOVED FROM RECORD
Adopted Resolution Says Words
About Wagner and Copeland
Were Out of Order.

BY the Associated Press.
A resolution to have expunged from
the Congressional Record certain re-
marks about Senators Wagner and
Copeland, Democrats, of New York, by
Chairman McFadden of the House
adopted today by the House.
The resolution, presented by Repre-
sentative Boylan. Democrat, New York,
was adopted without dissenting vote,
although McFadden was in the cham
Der.
The Pennsylvania had inserted the
remarks In the Record Wednesday.
1ect to Q point Of order If said on the
dooH Of the Hoslae.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-20

OOOnGnueu from E1rSJ EaBe.D
secretary Of the American National Live
Stock Association, said:
While Il is true that the cost Of
doing business increased in all lines
during the last 10 years, it is likewise
true that the cost Of selling meat seems
to have increased out of proportion to
that of most every other COMMODITY.
We believe that this is due largely to
an unsettled condition in the meat in
dustry. During the period in question
chain stores have been going into the
retail meat business in large numbers,
and while 1t Is common belief that
the chain stores reduce the cost Of dis
tribution, the sudden increase of thou
sands Of stores to the distributive svs-
tenn appears to have reduced volume to
the point that 1t has been difficult for
either the chain stores or the -nde-
pendents to make money on their meat
business. While this situation will per-
haps correct itself in time, it has been
a matter of serious concern to the plo-
Queer Of live stock, as he is the prin-
cipal sufferer in fight to control The
retail business"
William w. Woods. president Of the
Institute Of American Packers, testified
wholesale meat prices have declined
sharply during the past year.
He added that packers profits for the
past seven years have averaged only
1T per cent on their sales.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-20
ATTORNEY STAYS AWAY.

HARRISBURG, Pa, February 20 up.
"A purported further attempt to have
Gov. Pinchot spare the lives of Irene
Schroeder and Walter Glenn Dague,
who are under sentence to die in the
electric chair at Rockview Penitentiary
next Monday morning, failed to develop
here today.
Benjamin Jarrett, former State SEN
ator and one of the three attorneys for
the condemned pair, was reported to
have come here from New Castle with
new evidence, which he hoped would
influence Gov. Pinchot to issue a re-
spite staying the execution. He had an
appointment with the Governor this
morning, but did not appear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-20
FREDERICK SEVER DIES

Frederick Jacob Siever, SO, 3728 Ben
ton street. a grocer, died at Gallinger
Hospital late Thursday after having
been removed to the hospital Wednes-
day by police of the seventh precinct.
He had been suffering from alcoholism,
according to police.
Seventh precinct officers said that
they had picked up Siever at his home
in response to a call from his family.
He had previously been treated by DR..
John ]. Lynch, 3114 N street, it was
said.
An autopsy will be performed at Gal
linger Hospital this afternoon to deter
mine the cause of his death, police
stated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-20

another committee, are shown by sur
vey to have an inadequate knowledge Of
maternity care and the training re-
cient. Lack of uniformity also was
found in teaching obstetrics in the
medical schools A recent study of the
curricula showed that only about IS per
cent as much instruction is given in
this branch as in general surgery, yet
child birth attendance constitutes about
IS per cent of the services of the gen.
eral practitioner. The American Board
Of Obstetrics and Gynecology has been
formed, 1t was reported, In an effort to
standardige requirements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-20
A. U. DEBATERS WIN
Shepherd College Team Defeated
by University Trio.

American University debaters de-
feated a team from Shepherd College,
Shepherdstown, w. Va, last night at
Hurst Hall on the local campus by a
unanimous vote of the three judges.
The American University team con-
sisted of James Caiola, Max Tucker
and Robert Marcus. who defended the
affirmative of the question RE
solved, That the manufacture, sale and
distribution of spirituous liquors under
Federal control is more desirable than
our present plan of national prohibi-
ton (constitutionality waived" The
visiting team consisted of Harry Rick
ard, Earl Dolly and James Eberly The
judges were DR.. Paul Emmett, James
r. kirkland and James A. Sourwine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-20
Shots Fired in Reichstag.

BERLIN, February 20 R.-Three
pistol shots rang through the main
lobby OF the Reichstag this afternoon,
but the bullets went wild and nobody
was injured. Police seized the man with
the pistol and held him for examina-
ton as to his sanity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-20

Scientists today believe that inbreed-
ing Ii not 80 dangerous Is 1t was once
thought.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-20
PRICE OF BREAD
IN U. S. TOO HIGH,
CAPPER BELIEVES

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-20
COMPLAINTS FLOW
IN ON GAS BILLS AS
INQUIRY CONTINUES

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-20
C. C. RAIL HOLDING
CONTROL is URGED
By COMMITTEEMAN

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-20
HOOVER MAY DELAY
BONUS VETO UNTIL
EARLY NEXT WEEK

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-20
HOUSE OF DELEGATES
GIVEN BILL TO LICENSE
AND TAX BlLLBOARDS

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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30
BUYERS FAVOR
TEXAS GOODS
Find Lone Star State
Factories Supply
Demands

AUSTIN, June 30-Te1as buyers
of out-of-state goods are just find
ing I'm numerous instances than
they can Get the same products
from Texas factories. according to
n statement by Progressive Texans
state headquarters here.
"A distinct preference for the pro-
ducts or Texas factories has beer
found among Texas BUYERS. with n
few exceptions. the trade body "
ported Most NJ the buying az out
side goods where Texas products
were available were found 20 I've
through lack ~ knowledge that TIE
commodities we're being produced
within the state. officials or Pro-
gressIve Texans said.
The organization ~ sending out
numerous missionaries, III cooper
alton with the bureau uf business
research az the University az Texas.
IN the preparation ~ = buyers
guide for use IN the state. The
guide vs. "a " finished and distrI-
buted within three or four months
u was announced. Separate lists,
those OF manufacturers. yetaIers
and wholesalers. are being COM
piled.
II will Be the first complete roster
or the Texas manufacturing intera
ests and the entire scale OF CONS
modities made in the state ever 70
be compiled. the organization said
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30

lawn Of Mr.. and Mrs John Rouse.
Games and contests afforded d.
versions.
Their guests included Messrs. ana
Mesdames s. Fl. Collier, w. ". .Coe,
W. l.. Bradbury, r. z. Kirkpatrick.
Clarence Rouse, Harry Rouse. John
Rouse, Mrs. Alan HvistendahI. Jack
Trollinger and Marvin Feike OF
San Antonio.
Honors Guest
Mrs. Lloyd Hunter was hostess az
a pretty bridge party. naming as
guest Of honor, Mrs. Kathleen Per-
rienot, OF Venezuela, S. A.
Orchid colored gladiolas made
lovely floral decorations. In the
games Of bridge Mrs. Denton Acker
scored high, and Mrs. Harold Rol-
and scored low. A lovely guest
prize was presented the honoree.
Others present we're Mrs. Paul
Ruckel. Mrs. l.. Donley. Mrs. r. Y:
Flint and Mrs. F. 3. Keifer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30
For the Red, White and Blue
tic Note
Is Easy To
Achieue
BY JOAN SAVOY
Y Service Writer

The Fourth OF July Is an excel
lent time to wave the good old red.
white and blue color scheme and
cash IN on, It's chic value.
OF course you start with a white
frock. or a white one touched up
with either red or blue. Then you
car add the other color In acces-
sorry touches and there you are,
not only patriotic. but a 100 per
cent fashionable American.
Some OF the new white bathing
suits viii stand polka dotted red
and white beach sandals and UNI
brella and a polka dotted blue and
white jacket or coat.
May Be Very Bold
or you may be better off. 50 far
as chic Is concerned, II you merely
add a leather belt half red, half
blue. Or you may 90 very fam
boyant In your color scheme and
use a coat OF solid color such as
red, and your hat and shoes blues.
Two very smart patriotic cos
tunes, shown here. start life as
two-piece frocks. One, a very nifty
one indeed. and ideal for a holiday
outing on land or sea, is made Of
wide vale white pique and tailor
ed 10 use the striped design of the
goods itself for a decorative effect.
The stripes Of the weave 20 this
way and that, with the square
neck outlined in pointed scallops
and the front Of the blouse finish
ed In similar manner.
Same Scheme In Hat
Both blue and white, and red
and white linen add their touches,
the former for the belt. the latter
for the scarf. The hat, II one is
worn, should be white. banded In
both kinds Of polka-dotted linen.
The second outfit is neat and
chic, a two-piece white flat crepe
with bands Of blue and red outlin-
ing the round neck, short sleeves
the belt and a simulated bolero on
the waist. Smart looking and
tailored, IL waves its colors IN
quite original manner and chalk.
up for itself a reputation for in.
dividuality.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30
Comings, Goings

Mrs c. c. DeCoster OF st. Paul,
Minnesota is spending the summer
in a cottage at Port Isabel. Her
children are with her. Mrs. De-
Coster has been in the Valley be-
fore and has many friends here.
Ned Marshall and Lucille Mar
shall Of Waco are guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Louis Bruiay. Mr.. Mar
shall is a nephew to Mrs. Brulay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul c. Roush OF
the Miller Hotel have returned from
a vacation spent in Cornus Christi,
san Antonio and Laredo.
Mrs. z. z. wilmeth OF San Ben
ito is to undergo a major operation
Tuesday morning in Mercy --ospital
Mrs Bishop Clements. who will be
remembered bv many friends in
Brownsville. will also undergo an
operation.
Mrs. Blanche Mccall of san Be-
nito was a Brownsville visitor on
Monday.
Mrs. r. r. Bynum Of Harrington
and her daughter. Mrs. Smallwood
of Oklahoma. were in Brownsville
On Monday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30
Syndicate Names
Valley Manager

HARLINGEN. June 30.-The In
vestors' Syndicate with headquart-
ers in Minneapolis. has named (.
j. Hunter. formerly OF Weslaco. as
its district manager with head
quarters IN Room 223, Commerce
building.
Valley business formerly was
managed out OF the Houston office.
Mr.. Hunter says that w. w. Car
ruthers has been added as local
representative in Weslaco. and
Harry II. Mover in La Feria. Others
will be announced later.
Reserves Of the company have
been increased to s42, 000. 900. Mr.
Hunter said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30
Sncietv Calendar
wednesday

Mrs. Order Perkins will enter
tain Mardi Bridge club members in
the morning at GAS.
Mrs. Duff Howard hostess to
Just-Sew club.
Members OF the Wednesday
Bridge club with Mrs. 3. NJ. Works.
The Tournament Bridge club with
Mrs. Morris Clint as hostess.
Lucky Thirteen Bridge club with
Mrs. L. Ehlers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30
Word Received
From Nertrees'

Mrs. Dan Leftwich has received
a message from her mother. Mrs.
w. j. Vertrees from Riverside.
California where she is visiting
az present. Mrs. Vertrees states
that both she and Mr.. Vertees are
enjoying their stay in California
immensely. Their son. william Is
taking a special citrus course. The
vertrees' will also tour in Oregon
and washington.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30
Baptist Women
Quilt Monday

Summer weather doesn't bother
women OF the Baptist Missionary
Society. for or Monday afternoon
they held an industrial meeting.
quilting on the beautiful butterfly
quilt. It IS TO be sold when COM
pleted. A very good attendance was
present for the afternoon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30
Decrease In Births
Blamed On City Life

Blame for a decreasing American
birth rate has been laid by Warren
S. Thompson. census expert. TO the
American city.
In the cities, he says In a mono
graph. children are an afterthought,
In the country there is a place for
them.
MOT life. not living. but things.
constitute the ultimate realities OF
city life he believes. "'''tangible,
countable. cumulative things are
criteria of success
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30
King Will Receive
American Airmerl

BERLIN. June 30-lP@Otto Hi
liz and Holger Hoiriis, American
transatlantic airmen. who arrived
from Copenhagen yesterday, took
off for Gera IN Thuringa en- route
TO Hilligs birthplace ar Steinbrucke.
They planned 70 complete this
flight 10 Stetnbrucke tomorrow and
then they will return 70 Berlin
Later IN the week they are TO 60
back 70 Copenhagen where they will
be received BY the king.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30
Buffet Supper To
Follow Rehearsal

The following is a clipping taken
from The Houston Chronicle.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. c. Wilcox are
entertaining Tuesday evening with
a buffet supper. following the re-
hearsal for the marriage OF Miss
Elvie Jean Vehelle TO Albert Z.
Hillsman, which takes place We'd
nesday evening at 1880 o'clock. at
Christ Church.
Mrs. H. D. Seago and daughter
Mary Frances are In Houston to at.
tend the wedding. Miss Verhelle Is
a niece OF Mrs. Seago'S.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30
We k-E Affairs
Of Informal Type

MERCEDES. June 3D. Dances,
dinners and outdoor picnics we're
included in the social activities for
Mercedes at the weekend.
The chicken barbecue given BY
No Bess Roberts and Mrs. Myrtle
Lev was a delightful affair,
and was held On the spacious
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30
Beach Party
Tuesday Evening

Members and guests OF the Busi-
ness and Professional Women's club
will give a beach party at Boca
Chica Tuesday evening. the party
TO meet at the Miller Hotel at six
c'clacT Mrs. Della Bollinger is TO
be h
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30
HOUSTON WEDDING
OF INTEREST

Mrs. A. w. Weller left Monday
night for Houston TO attend the
marriage OF her granddaughter.
Miss Elvie Jean Verhelle. daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. n. B. Verhelle. to
Albert FL Hillsman of Giddinrs
Henry Verhelle. brother Of the
bride-to-be. who has been attend
ing school in Harlingen. left Thurs
day night with Mrs. II. ID. Seago
and little daughter. Mary Frances.
who will be junior bridesmaid at the
wedding.
Mrs. G. W. Letzerich. aunt OF the
bride. will leave Tuesday night TO
be present M her niece's marriage.
The wedding will take place at
100 o'clock al the First Episcopal
church in Houston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30
MISS LINGWILER
COMPLETENTED

A lovely party was given in com
pliment to Miss Louise Lingwiler. OF
Dallas and a house guest Of Miss
Fannie williams with Mrs. Paul
Maxwell as the gracious hostess.
Summer flowers were lavishly
arranged in the living rooms. max
ing an appropriate surrounding for
the dainty summary frocks wNn b.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30
Harrington
DEPARTING GUEST
PICNIC

Miss Thelma Lindsey OF Fort
Worth, q guest in the home of MI.
and Mrs. j. B. Cooke OF this CITY
Tor several weeks, was honored with
q picnic supper at Fair Park on
Sunday evening given by Mrs. j.
r. Moore.
Under the shade OF the ebony
Cees in the grove at the park. the
fo.-owing guests were present. Mr..
ana MRS. J. B. Cooke, Mrs. Laura
Iaylor, Mrs. A w. Cooke. Mrs. j.
K Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Cooke.
La Feria; Mrs Winston Cooke San
Benito- Misses Thelma Lindsey.
Shively, Dorothy Cooke, Paul Cooke
and Marvin Taylor.
Miss Lindsey left Friday evening
for her home in Fort Worth.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30

the women present. Miss Fannie
Will AIMS won the high score for
the ladies and high score for the
men was awarded II. p. oliver,
Bea, f1ful handpainted oil paintings
were presented as prizes. These
werCi painted by the mother of DR..
Max well.
tt he refreshments were most at
trac ave and appetizing.
Gilests were DR.. and Mrs. j. @
Brit tain, Messrs and Mesdames r.
Rus ell Maxwell. Frank Lee, II. r.
MID 1alks, H. p. oliver. Earnest
Fuls hum. DR.. q. w. Diehl. Misses
Lou Sc Lingwiler villa Mae Steph-
ems, Fannie Williams, Mary Brooks,
Mes; irs Mac Hines. Bill Trammell.
Cha lies Laurey.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30
MRS. KOONTZ
ENTERTAINS


The Deuce High Bridge club was
entertained most pleasantly on
wednesday afternoon at her home
with four invited guests.
The pretty home was attractiyely
decorated with lovely roses and
terms. The games were closely con-
tested and resulted in scores being
awarded TO Mrs. Herman Watson
Tor high, to Mrs. II. H. Shander for
Deuce high and Miss Corinne Smith
10 high guest score. A dainty salad
course was served later In the after
noon.
Guests present we're MesdameI
II. B. Crump, w. c. Jordan. Gilday
and Miss Corinne Smith. Members
were Mesdames Jack Campbell. L.
J: Cammaux. j. c. Wilson. Terry
Neesmith, c. L. Sorelle. GAYLORD
Kenny. Herman Watson. Roy Kas-
tendieck, Thee Pickett, j. N. Meeks.
II. II. Shander, l.. B. Mitchell.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30
RETURN FROM
RICHMOND

Mrs. !. w. Spencer. Mr.. and Mrs.
r. M. Eubanks. son Bill. and
daughter Betty returned this week
from Richmond. where Mr.. Spencer
was laid at res in the cemetery
where the family burial plot is To-
Gated. Mrs. Mamie Andreas, Mrs.
Willis Perkins and daughter. Mar
gerry. Of Columbus, accompanied
them on their return for an extend
ed visit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-30
DIR. AND X n
CHI HOSTS


The hospitable home Of Or. and
Mrs. B. M. Jones was bright with
red roses and red geraniums min
gled with fern on the occasion OF
their bridge club meeting.
The members of the Tuesday
nights club enjoyed several rounds
of bridge with high score awarded
to fdr. and Mrs Osce Fristoe. a
prer.E linen luncheon set was their
tr6p ny. A deck Of linen playing
cards was given Mr.. and Mrs.
Hug. . Ramsey for making second
high
A dainty ice course was served a.
the conclusion Of the games. Mrs. S.
A. mith and Miss Corinne Smith
were guests.
PEP toNALS
Mr. and Mrs. Luke Waters were
visit RS in Raymondville this week,
guests of Mr. and Mr. n q NrCOy