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Smyrna times., 1931-01-14

[%sl home comfort if
II coy warm heat
|ls from our depend
d 'oal. We buy the
\. an be depended
n The next time
\ phone US. Let u
y what we say
~'l' Anthracite Is
rant that we can
aaates. eaH
The Washington times., 1931-04-01

EASTER RABBITS-White. black.
brown and MIXED COlOrs: all sizes:
strong. healthy stock; all eat good:
make fine presents for Easter.
The Washington times., 1931-04-01
Frees Man
Accused of Theft

Wilbur Duckett, colored, was
acquitted on an indictment
charging housebreaking and larc-
eny by a criminal court jury yes
terday in connection with the
theft of $50 worth of clothing
from the apartment of Mrs. Eliza.
beth Weaver, 1907 Twelfth St.
N. W., on March 7.
Attorney Philip Biggins repre-
sented the defendant who proved
to the satisfaction of the jury
that he was elsewhere at the
time the property was stolen.
The Washington times., 1931-04-01
NeU Respite in Fight
Won bV D1iSV Deuce

LOS ANGELES, April / GN.
S0.-Daisy Devoe, blond former
secretary to Clara Bow, red.haired
film actress, yesterday won an
other respite in her fight to keep
out of the county jail while await.
ing ruling on her appeal from con-
viction for embeZzlement.
The court of appeals gave the
district attorney 10 days in which
to file an answer to the petition
of Miss Devoe's counsel for a writ
of habeaS CORPUS.
The Washington times., 1931-04-01
Memorial Services
For CarHsi Planned

Representatives of several local
organizations are expected to at
tend meeting Friday afternoon
at 1890 o'clock at the offices of
the Chamber of Commerce in the
Homer Building at which plans
for public memorial services for
DR.. Charles F. Carusi, late presi-
dent of the Board of Education.
will be mapped out.
The meeting has been called
by Col William o. Tufts, who
has been named to represent
the Chamber of Commerce. Other
organizations expected to have
representatives present are: Board
OF Education, Bar Association,
Board of Trade, Spanish War
Veterans and the MaSons.
The Washington times., 1931-04-01
BURKE TOPLEAD
GUILTY To
MURDER
Attorney Indicates That Gang
"Trigger Man" Won't Stand
Trial; Spruces for Pictures

ST. JOSEPH, Mich, April /
QNS) Fred "Killer" Burke.
war veteran of the 339th Infan-
try Machine Gun Battalion and
later ganglands most feared ma
chine-gun executioner, may plead
guilty to the first degree murder
charges against him, it was in
dicated today.
Burke, the reputed slayer of
Il men and called the most
dangerous gangster in America"
Is charged with the Staying of
Patrolman Charles Skelly here.
Win Be No Trial
Charles w. Gore. the gunman's
attorney, indicated that there
would be no trial. Burke gave
J. similar hints to his guards. Gore
said:
II can't say as yet whether
we Will go to trial. 1t is posi-.
BILE that there will be no trial
and that Burke will plead
guilty."
For the first time, the camera
shy Burke willingly posed for
photographers. He insisted, how
ever, on shaving, combing his
ha1r. and brushing his clothes
first.
In Escape Proof Cell
Gore declared that he had
been retained by Mrs. Bonnie
Porter Burke, the daughter of a
Missouri farmer and the wife of
Burke, whom the gangster mar
rled while being sought by the
police of the nation.
The Washington times., 1931-04-01

RURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT
The Little Caroline; clean and Mt
tractivs single and double rooms.
board optional reasonable rates.
The Washington times., 1931-04-01
Steam Value Obeys
Voice of Operator

An almost-human servant of
men in charge of power blants is
a new valve, which governs the
flow of steam into large turbines.
1t must be operated over a tele.
phone.
When the dispatcher says,
open" or Close" the valve obeys
his voice. The voice actuates a
set Of electric relays, through
which the electric motor that
turns the valve is controlled.
The Washington times., 1931-04-01
ADVERTlsEMENT
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GAS PAINS FOOL HIM

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ing out poisons which cause gas,
nervousness. bad sleep. Get Adler
ika today; by tomorrow you feel
the wonderful effect of this Ger.
man doctors remedy. Peoples Drug
Stores.
The Washington times., 1931-04-01
Red Planes Poster
Finland POpuLGce

HELSINGFORS, Finland, April
1. Public opinion is indignant
at what Is considered the viola
ton of Finnish territory by four
Soviet army planes which crossed
the frontier over Carelian Isthmus,
south of Viborg, yesterday.
Three machines reconnoitered
several miles into Finnish terri
tory, while the fourth flew along
the frontier, apparently con-
trolling operations.
The Washington times., 1931-04-01

PAINTING. PaRPThanging. plaster
ing, caLsOmintnV: city or country:
give us = ring.
The Washington times., 1931-04-01
Governors Support
EQudL RightS L1LC

Not one of the governors of 81
States heard from has gone on
record as favoring legislation or
regulation discriminating against
women, the National Woman's
Party announced yesterday.
The announcement followed a
check.up of replies received from
that number to a telegram sent
on March l by Mrs. Harvey w.
Wiley, national chairman of the
Woman's Party.
The Washington times., 1931-04-01
u. S. Holds Canadian
Investment Lead

TORONTO, April 1.-The total
amount of capital from other coun.
tries invested in Canada as at the
end of 1880 was $6,375, ,533 900. an
increase Of 1929, 1000, 900 in COM
parison with the total at the end
OF v4929, according to one of the
leading financial papers published
mere. This paper says that of the
Total outside investment in Can
ada, 81 per cent is now American,
50 per cent British and 4 per cent
from other countries.
The Washington times., 1931-04-01

FURNISHED APARTMENT FOR
RENT-TwO rooms, reception hall.
bath, porch: $65 and $40.
The Washington times., 1931-04-01

FAese are "sidel1hts" on some Of ,nany
fnterestina advertisements you ,1tU find in
toddv's Times and Herald Classified Ads,
The Washington times., 1931-04-01
NEWS
In Today's
HIAScIEIEn Ans
CLASSIFIED ADS

WANTED TO RENT - Modern
house, or rooms. hOt-wAter
heat, electricity and garage: North
east or Southeast section.
The Washington times., 1931-04-01

AUTOMOBILE FOR SALE-Packard
Roadster: good condition, including
tires, motor and paint; reasonable
terms or trade for Model A Ford,
The Washington times., 1931-04-01

TAILOR AND VALET SHOP FOR
sALE-LOw monthly rental: good
stand.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
CONDITIONS In
EAST BETTER
Trade Balances and Crop
Outlooks Improve
During Week

WASHINGTON. July 7i.-F-
A slight improvement during the
past week in the trend or economic
conditions IN the Far Feast was re-
ported 10 the commerce department
today Tn cable and radi0grams.
A better balance between supply
and demand was noted in Japan.
although seasonal dizziness was ex-
aggerated somewhat BY declining
commodity prices.
Chinese conditions we're generally
static. affected In some areas by po-
litical unsettlement. Indian for
eign trade was somewhat further
curtailed.
The Philippines showed "a slight
" stimulating effect on retail trade
from greater firmneSs IN commodity
markets.
Retail trade improved in Hawii.
An improved crop outlook was re-
ported from Canada with continu-
ing seasonal declines for industry.
Brazil's temporary improvement In
the import trade was cut short BY
the recent downward course OF ex-
change.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
LEAGUE ASKS
UNITED ARMY
All Nations Would Enter
Plan To Intervene
In Conflict

PARIS. July 2i.-iP-A united
armed force provided by all mem
bers Of the League Of Nations which
could intervene in conflict to sup
port the league councils decisions
or recommendations was proposed
today by France in a memorandum
setting forth It's attitude on dis
armament.
France already has reduced her
own ornaments to "a point which
she considers 10 be the lowest con-
sistent with her national security
in the present state or Europe
and the world" the memorandum
said.
The present government Is ready
10 participate I'm organization Of
q scheme for mutual assistance"
for all countries in case OF agrees
sion and is certain the 1892 dis
armament conference at Geneva
will not overlook the opportunity
or organizing IL.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
MARINES Aid
TROOPS CURB
DEATH RIOTS
Swinging Mac h o
Cut Down Natives
In River Town

MANAGUA, Nicaragua. July n.
-Fl-United states Marine corps
airplane patrols today reinforced
national guard troops delegated 10
put down insurgent uprisings which
have occurred IN several places in
Nicaragua during the last few days,
resulting In eight deaths.
A large party armed with pistols
and machetes entered the town or
Rama on the Escondido river sun
day and, after sharp fighting. was
driven back by national guards
men. Three OF the invaders and
one Euardsman were killed.
About the same time ESQ men Un-
der Pedro Altamirano. Sandin-
ista chieftain, sacked the small
mining town or Santo Domingo IN
Chontales department, according 10
official reports. Police killed one
OF the insurgents.
On Saturday n national guard
patrol was ambuShed on both sides
OF the CHICO river az Kisaiaya BY
40 insurgents, the government has
been informed Three OF the IN
surgents were killed and one
guardsman was wounded.
Marine airplane patrols were dis
patched last night
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
FINAL coming
HEARINGS SET
Final Action Depends On
Attitude of Citizens
Toward Propose.

Final hearings on the proposed
city coming plan will be held be-
fore the Brownsville City Commits
sion on Tuesday and Wednesday
nights OF this week. according TO
announcement by 2. A. Rosenthal,
city manager.
Hearings we're held two nights OF
last week, during which several
property owners appeared and
voiced their objections 70 classifi-
cations imposed upon certain Sec
tions Of the city.
No objection has been voiced 10
the plan as a whole.
Following the hearings TO be
held this week. the commission will
take final action on the ordinance
proposed by the city coming com
mission.
Property owners OF the city are
urged to attend the hearings and
voice any criticisms they may have
to the proposals.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
San Antonio Valley
Short Route Planned

The question OF forming a High
way 66 association" to back I'M
rrovements on highway SIS. from
San Antonio TO Hidalgo. and prob
ably later on down TO Brownsville
will be discussed at q meeting or
south Texas people 10 be held soon
at Alice.
This information Is contained IN
a letter received at the chamber Of
commerce. and by County Judge
Oscar c. Dancy. from D. <. Colp.
who Is organizing this association.
Colp has at various times pro-
NOTED or been identified with other
highway organizations. and also has
been connected with park work In
the state.
Highway SIS. according TO present
plans. will be the more direct route
from San Antonio 10 the Valley
through George West. instead or by
Beeville and towns in that section.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
Fire Engine Put
In GOOD Condition

A DIFFERENTIATION La France
fire engine has been thoroughly re-
built and reconditioned BY fire de-
partment mechanics and has been
assigned to station NO. 3.
The engine was in such condition
that for a time Ii was considered
likely that the department would
be forced TO purchase a new engine.
The machine was thoroughly
over hauled. however. and 1t Is nov
in first class condition. according
to Fire Chief r.. p. Sarran.
All OF the work. including the
paint job. was done BY fire depart
ment mechanics.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

AUSTIN. July 21. F-A bill %
change the hunting license laws was
introduced In the house today oy
Rep. w. w. Boyd Of Decatur.
It would permit issuance Of four
types or licenses. resident general.
nonresident general. resident spe-
cial and nonresident special. The
general licenses would permit hunt
ers Nd hunt all types Of wild game.
"A resident special license would limit
hunting 10 n county while IN nom
resident special license would permit
out OF state hunters 70 XIII an
species or game except deer. bear
and wild turkeys.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
WATCH RIVER
FOR CHANGE
IN COURSE
Rio Breaks Levees
In Several Places On
Mexican Side
tBy Staff Correspondent

MERCEDES. July 2l.-Engineers
Of Hidalgo and Cameron counties
water control and improvement
district No. o, headquarters in this
city. today are watching the vag-
aries Of the Rio Grande. faced with
the possibility that a change in its
course may leave the river pump
ing plant or the district high and
dry.
Rio Rico Break
Late Monday the river broke
through a levee about one mile
north OF Rio Rico, Mexico. in the
immediate vicinity Of an old chan
mel. Should the river change its
course TO the former channel. the
plant would be left without access
10 water until such time as dredg-
ing could be done to divert 1t back
10 the course II Is now taking.
District engineers this morning
considered the chances OF such a
change Of course as remote. pro-
vided the crest OF the present rise
reaches here some time today.
Crest OF the present rise or the
Rio Grande Is expected to reach
Brownsville some time Tuesday
night. according to predictions Of
the u. S. weather bureau here this
morning.
The river will probably reach the
highest point at San Benito today.
Il Is expected. and will remain sta
tionary during the next II 10 a
hours.
Fall Is Expected
A slow fall at and above Mission
during the next "a to IS hours Is
expected.
Official forecast follows:
The river will remain somewhat
above flood stage at San Benito and
will rise slowly at Brownsville TO
q stage OF about 1876 feet during
the next IL to "A hours. and will
continue 70 fall slowly at and
above Mission during the next "a
10 SO hours
The river had caused consider
able damage TO cotton and corn
crops In Matamoros according 10
reports from Matamoros city gov
eminent officials.
In Palmita Break
The river broke the control ievees
al La Palmita. about 30 miles from
Matamoros. Levees also gave way
at FL Sabine. 10 miles from Mata-
moroS. The break In this section
OF the levee was repaired BY farm
ers Of the vicinity. but not until Ii
had caused damage TO cotton
acreage.
A recent break reported occurred
at Guadalupe. four miles above the
city. Cotton and corn paintings,
numerous in that section, were
flooded.
Another break occurred at La
Huasteca. a mile below Matamoros
doing damage to crops.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
RUBIO HEARS
SOLON'S PLEA
FOR CASINOS
Concessio Holder
Awaits Word From
Capital City

Agitation IL under way at Mexico
City looking toward reopening
gambling resorts along the border.
1t has been learned here.
Negotiations Open
Louis Swed. who held conces-
sions at Matamoros and Nuevo
Laredo prior to the recent closing
by state authorities. indicated to-
day that negotiations were under
way in Mexico City which might re-
suit in the gaming tables being re-
opened.
He did not care TO 20 into de-
tail. but stated he was expecting
word from Mexico City Immediately.
Sen. Rodolfo T. Loaiza's propos-
al that gambling be permitted all
owe Mexico. especially clong the
American border at MatamoroS.
Reynosa and Nuey0 Laredo. was
submitted to President Ortiz Rubio
today. according to Mexico City
dispatches.
Asks Commission
The Mexican legislator proposed
that a commission be appointed TO
regulate gambling places and that
heavy taxes be imposed.
In his proposal he emphasizes
there would be money In attracting
Americans 70 the resorts.
President Ruhio turned the sug-
ge7tion over 10 the department OF
interior for study.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

Only a small number Of cases were
set for trial at the consent" term
OF civil district court when the dock
ct was called Tuesday morning BY
Judge "A. M. Kent.
Two cases were set for Friday.
These are DR.. II. Hoover VS.. J. M
walker and Pr0Sper0 Barrientes Tvs.
Petroleum De Bonilla. et al.
The docket showed that 3l6 new
cases had been filed with the court
since the last term.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

A small blaze &C 500 Elizabeth
street was extingG fhed early Mon
nay by the Brownsville Fire depart
ment with little material loss.
The fire. caused by an overhead
ed oven. occurred I'm a bakery own
ed BY r. T. Deyo.
The call was answered bv Engine
company No. I. Engine company NO.
? and Truck company No. !.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
Stone, BRICK
WILL Be USED
IN BUILDING
All Federal Offices
And Courts Located
Within Structure

Bruwnslvlle's new federal hulldS
ing. OH which bids win BE opened
August IA. will ne one or the most
efficient and attractive OF federal
buildings. detailed plans and spec
iticatiuns received here today
show.
The f0ur-stury Htructnre. which
IL 70 OF about S43U.O O0. viii De
built OF cream limestone and brick.
House Five Agencies
IL viii house five governmental
agencies lit addition t0 the post
office. the plans sent out by the
treasury department show.
Extending l20 ieet down Eliza
beth street, and ITO feet on Tenth
street, the new building viii afford
ample quarters fer the Kilt. d.
District Court. marshaIl'z and at
torney's offices. the postofflce.
plant quarantine office ot tine de-
partment Of agriculture, internal
revenue collectors office. customs
patrol, weather bureau general Of
flee and even an agency 81 the
navy hIAEAAA4
Entrance 70 the building viii be
by three massive l1-font doors ON
Elizabeth street and three similar
doors on Tenth street.
On the first floor Will TIE IN large
public lobby lined with windows
for transaction Of p~ostofice bust
ness. Back or these grilled windows
will be a large mailing room.
Large Court Room
Practically thcrntire length or
the east side second floor viii be
taken up hy the federal court room.
with connecting rooms for the ju-
dicial chambers and witness rooms.
Across the front XVI the building
will be the United States attorneys
office, the third floor containing
the jury room, offices XXI the
marshall and his deputies.
The fourth floor will be- given
over 10 the international revenue
bureau, weather bureau. depart
ment of agriculture and navy de-
partment.
A spacious attic beneath the red
tiled roof probably Will be fur
storage.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

TULSA. Okla. july en-. lPl-
Crude OIL production in the United
States dropped sharply last week.
largely ns I'm result Of the shut
down movement III the Oklahoma
City field. The oil and gas journal
estimates the cOuntry'S daily aver
age output for the week at $780,
693 barrels. "A decrease or 108.28T
barrels from the preceding weeks
figure.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
Charges Filed In
SlashinR Injury

Charges Of assault and ATTEMPT to
murder we're filed against Miguel
Tijerina here today by Chief Deputy
Sheriff r. c. Delaney as a result Of
Francisco Lopez injury In an alter
cation al Boca Chica Saturday even
ing.
The defendant posted a $3.50 bond
for appearance az preliminary hear
ing.
Lopez Is In the Mercy hospital
with his left leg paralyzed as the
result OF a stab wound near mis-
spine.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

II viii be impossible. under the
law. to prohibit the shooting or fire.
arms on Brazos Island. as suggested
by the chamber OF commerce
Sheriff Frank Brown said today IN
q letter 70 the chamber.
However. the she-iffs depart
ment will do everything IN Its now.r
TO caution people. and TO prevent
accidents on the island.
Sheriff Brown said federal law
prevents firing across or near an
international stream. and that hls
department will prevent shooting
there.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

SCRANTON, Pa, July 2l.-EFl-
The convention OF anthracite
miners OF district NO. 4 broke up
In disorder today shortly after
noon. II wa9 the second disturb
ance In as many days.
State troopers and city patrol
men on duty outside the conven-
ton hall rushed into the building
to queIl the fighting delegates.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

STINNETT. July 21.-iP-Two
prisoners escaped from the county
jail here last night by sliding down
from their third-floor cell on a
rope improvised from blanket strips.
Six other prisoners IN the cell
refused to participate in the jail
break.
The escaped pair were Bert
Meredith. indicted on a forgery
charge. and LLOYD Williams, indict-
ed for store robbery.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

your place on a high plane" the
commissioner said.
There will be no more scenery
to dress up the places. nc more
pointing out this Is tough Jake,
and this !; Irish Paddy
"Gangsters and racketeers must b.
kept out and there must be no ink
eradication on the premises. I want
no $50 checks raised to $780,
Any violation would mean a for
feiture Of licenses, Mr.. Mulrooney
warned.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
New York Clamps Down
On Night Club Owners

NEW YORK. July 7l.-tP-Pro-
prietors OF night clubs are to be
fingerprinted by the police.
Commissioner Mul-ocney summon
ed 300 proprietors TO police head
quarters yesterday. and gave them
notice. He also informed them:
All night clubs and dance halls
must close at 3 a. IN.
BUYERS. peep holes. closed booths
and private rooms are forbidden.
Entertainers must not mingle
with patrons.
This Is to aid you to conduct
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
Depository Bids
Open August l9

Bids from Brownsville banks de-
string to act as depository for the
Brownsville Independent School dis
trict for the next two years viii be
received by the board On Aug. 10. ID
was announced today by J. p. Ma
her. secretary OF the board.
Merchants National bank Is the
present depository, its term expir-
ING on Sept. 4.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
Youth browns

MARBLE FALLS. July 21.-F-
Supposedly stricken with cramps.
Vitus Bleymair. p. OF Austin,
drowned early today when he at
tempted TO swim the Colorado
river seven miles southwest OF
Marble Falls.
Bleymair had swum across the
river 70 check a trot line. When he
attempted 10 swim back he sud-
denly became stricken az midstream
and went down quickly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
Body Recovered

ALTUS. Okla. July 21.-Fl-
The body OF Mrs. G. G. Conley. 81.
drowned yesterday in flood waters
that marooned the town Of Hum
phreys, will be taken TO Honey
Grove. Tex. tomorrow for burial.
Emma Conley. who was rescued
from the swirling waters after she
almost drowned. was suffering to-
day from shock and exposure.