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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-15
NEW JUNTA PLANS
FAIR POLL IN PERU
Southern Factions Still Oppose
Jinenez as Secretary of
War in Cabinet.
~ III. Assoeiatsd Press.

- the Associated Press.
LIMA. March 14-While efforts were
being made to gain the support Of dis
contented military factions in the
South, the new junta headed by David
Samanez Ocampo today took steps TO
fulfil its pledge to restore constitu-
tional government in Peru by holding
sfair" elections.
The provisional government APP
pointed committee to draft new
electoral law. which will include an
autonomous electoral body with minori-
ties represented and secret compulsory
vote. The committee is composed of
nine persons and will present its pro-
posals to the junta within 20 days.
Telegraphic exchange took place TO-
day with the leaders at the Arequipa
garrison, who object to the presence in
the cabinet of Lieut.. Col. GustaVo
,Jilnenez as Secretary Of War. Samanez
Ocampo succeeded Lieut.. Col. Jimenez
rs Provisional President last Wednes-
day.
Although the government tonight ad-
United the conflict with the factions at
Aeouipa and Cuzco had not ended. it
was stated that the Southerners were
not so exigent as heretofore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-15
Rx the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
NEW YORK, March 14.-Ellen
French Vanderbilt and Anne Colby
Vanderbilt, twins, were sued by the
United States Government today-and
they're only 20 days old.
The infants, children of Mr. and
Mrs William H. Vanderbilt, are named
along with most of their kinsfolk in
suit to collect 100000 in profit,
taxes and interest from the estate of
Cornelius Vanderbilt, who died in 1899.
The legal action was started after
representatives Of the estate failed TO
reach an agreement with the Govern
ment about taxes on 81, 100, 900, the
sum the Government contends was
profit from the sale Of the old Van
derbilt chateau on Fifth avenue at
Fifty-seventh street. The property was
sold in 1927 for $1,000 In 1913
it was valued at $4,000, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-15
BY the Associated Press.

lBy the Associated Press.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, March IA
legislative committee, investigating con-
ditions at the Alabama State Training
school for Girls here today recon-
snended immediate dismissal of Mrs.
IRA 3. Champion, superintendent. be-
cause of cruel disciplinary measures.
The committees recommendations
Ssill be presented to Gov. b. M. Aziller
Monday.
Hugh McE1derry, chairman Of the
committee, said II had information that
Mrs. Champion placed girls in a straight
Jacket ION more than one occasion"
and had the girls hair clipped for in
fractions Of rules.
Inmates Of the school have been kept
Sn solitary confinement from two to
three months for running away, or
ether infractions. McElderry said the
witnesses, q number OF them girls in
the school, now testified before the
committee.
I'm one instance" he added. I'VE
we're told q young woman vas forced
70 spend three days and nights IN .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-15
Race Horse Killed,
Is Saved in Fire
At Bowie Stables
$4,000 Damage Results
From Blaze +; Ruby Keller
Dies in Stall.
By a stan Correspondent OF The star.

by = 5LaH OOIIcspOHuenI OF ] IlE SIdIs
BOWIE, Md. March 14-More than
rs horses, valued at approximately
100000, were saved from death to-
night when flames leyeled two stables
at the Bowie race track.
Ruby Keller, 6-year-old mare owned
by j. p. McGovern and valued at
$500, was the only horse killed, de-
spite efforts Of more than score of
stable boys to save her. George Curley,
18-year-old stable boy, suffered a Sc
verely burned right hand while aiding
in leading the terrified animals to
safety.
The Bowie Volunteer Fire Depart
Continued on Page 2, Column -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-15
FILM BLAZE CHECKED
Amateur Exhibitor Hats Possible
Serious Fire by Act.

Possible development of a small fire
into one of serious proportions was pre-
vented last night, when Paul Edward
CARRIER, curator of aeronauticS at the
National Museum, tore a burning mo-
ton picture machine from the wall of
a building at 507 e street and ran into
the street with it.
Mr. CARRIER, who is president Of the
Capital Model Airplane Club. was ex-
hibiting film to Is boys when the ma
chine exploded and burst into flames.
The blaze was eXtinguiSned by fire.
men, who arrived after Mr.. CARRIER had
carried the machine from the building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-15
ASKS PARDON FOR FALL

Mexico, Starts Petition.
SANTA FE, N. Mex, March IA (P1.-
George Curry, former Governor OF New
Mexico today circulated a petition
among members of the New Mexico
State Legislature requesting Federal
pardon for Albert B. Fall, former Sec
rotary of the Interior.
The petition would be presented in
case Falls pending appeal on his con-
viction for bribery in connection with
the Federal oil leases is denied. Curry
said Falls health is such that his
friends believe he should not serve a
sentence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-15
TODAY'S STAR
PART ONE-34 PAGES

PART ONE-34 PAGES.
General News-Local, National and
Foreign.
Schools and Colleges-Page B-4.
Army and Navy News-Page Gil.
Parent-Teacher Activities-Page C-5.
D. A. r. Notes-Page CO.
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PAhT TWO-S PAGESs
Editorials and Editorial Features.
PART THREE-16 PAGES.
Society Section.
PART FOUR-1O PAGES.
Amusement Section-Theater, Screen
and Radio.
In the Motor World-Page 4.
Aviation-Page S.
District of Columbia Naval Reserve
Page S.
Spanish War Veterans-Page S.
Serial Story, Manhattan Night
Page Z.
American Legion-Page Z.
At Community Centers-Page 7.
w. c. T. u. NoteS-Page z.
News of the Clubs-Page 8.
Veterans Of Foreign Wars-Page 8.
fredericksburg 8.
Radio-Page 10.
PART FIVE PAGES.
Sport Section.
PART SIKH PAGES.
Financial News and CLASSIFIED Adver-
Using.
organized Reserves-Page 6.
Home GardeHer-paRe IL.
District National Guard-Page II.
Y. W.. G. A. Notes-Page IL.
PART SEVEN-24 PAGES.
Magazine Section.
Notes Of Art and Artists-Page 10.
News of the Music World-Page 20.
Reviews Of the New Books-Page 81.
Crossword Puzzle-Page ~.
GRAPHIC SECTIONS PAGES.
World Events in Pictures.
COLOR SECTIONS PAGES.
Moon Mullins: Mr.. and Mrs; Reg lar
FelIers: Tarzan: the Smythes; Little
Orphan Annie; Mutt and Jen; High
lights Of History.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-15

PART TWO-8 PAGES.
Editorials and Editorial Features.
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From Press 90 Home
Hifhin the Homr''

The star h delivered ever evening ana
sunday morning ~ washington homes ~
The stars sxClunlte carrier services. Fhans
National 5000 % start immeaiate dtiixefY
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WEATHER.

%. Q. weather Bureau Forseast)
Fair and slightly colder today; tomor-
row, fair.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., 81, at 4 pm.
yesterday; lowest, 36, at 40 am. yes
terday.
Full report on page 5.
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PART sEYEN-24 PAGES.
GRAPHIC SECTIONS PAGES.
World Events in Pictures.

COLOR SECTIONS PAGES.
Moon Mullins Mr. and Mrs; Reg'la
FelIers: Tarzan; the Smythes; Little
Orphan Annie; Mutt and Jeff; High
lights Of History.
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CONTINUED on Page 2, Column 2
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-11
Bridge Questions
Will Be Answered

The final bridge by radio broad
cast will be put on the air through
station KWWG, Wednesday, Feb
ruary IL, at 800 D.. M.
During this broadcast. answers
to the questions that have been
previously given IN the last five
games win be given III the last five
Work. For this handicap contest.
by which part I C I p a n { S
may Rfa0e t.ien Z id-e sAli. Nr.
Worl. has devised q plan whereby
the liStenerS--in RI NJ IL
selves. According To Mr.. Works
system. there are four classe--
A, B, c, and d. II all the answers
are correct. the listener-in belongs
in class A: one. two OF three mis-
takes puts the participant IN CHS
b: four, five or six mistakes in
class G, and more than ut. Ms
takes in class ID.
In all there have been twenty
questions durine the Series-.Wo at
the end Of each broadcast. The
previous ten answers were presen-
ted during the sixth broadcast and
the last ter answers will be pre-
sented at the final appearance OF
Mr.. Work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-11
LIONS PLAN
MEMORIALS
Civic Club Would Place
Brass Plates Over
Historical Spots

he possibility OF bringing the
Gale Fletcher theatrical company 70
Brownsville during the last week In
February was discussed by the
Lions club at its regular session
at the FL Jardin hotel noon Thurs
day. The company Is now playing
at Harrington.
President Lee AdamSon talked on
general topics Of interest to Lions.
The question OF marking historic
spots in the vicinity OF Brownsville
with brass slabs was discussed and
a committee will 90 further into
the proposition.
II was reported that the Lion
house numbering campaign was
progressing nicely and that 1t will
continue.
w. r. Kiekel reported on the
club meeting at Harlingen with
Commander Richard Byrd.
A new Lion. Frank Critz, formerly
OF Weslaco. was introduced az the
club. Cubs K. Ridgell and Bob
PICKETT we're also brought in at
this session.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-11
Are You Hitting
On All SIX"
Liver-Stomach Bowels
Nerves-Brain
Are They All 1909?

Folks, the human body IS just like a
good car, everything must be in good
working order II you expect TO get the
best performance out Of either.
You can't expect 70 feel TooE ifyour
liver is out OF order, your stomach
upset, nerves jumpy or bowels tied up.
You must build up your vital forces
and you weak, weary respondent men
and women who have been doctoring
for ages trying to get back the vim and
endurance OF earlier years will be aston-
ished, delighted and amazed TO see
how quickly strength. energy and vital
ity come back thru the use OF Tanlac.
Co TO your druggist now and get a
bottle of Tanlac. Millions Of folks have
started back on the road to youth,
health and happiness with this world
famous tonic and there is no reason
why you, too, can't begin today to re-
build your WORKOUT tissues and re-
vitalize your entire system.
Your money back if you are not
speedily helped by a fair trial Of this
world-famous medicine.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-11
RIvOLT-SAN BENTTO

Greta Carlo will be seen at the
Rivoli Theatre, san Benito. start
ing today in inspiration" an
original story written for her by
Gene Markey ana directed by
Clarence Brown.
Robert Montgomery has the
leading male role and an imposing
supporting cast includes Lewis
Stone. Marjorie Rambeau. Judith
VoSselli. Beryl Mercer. John Mil
jan, Edwin Maxwell, Oscar APPEL.
Joan Marsh. Zelda Sears. Karen
Morley. Gwen Lee. Paul McAllis-
ter. Arthur Hoyt and Richard
Tucker.
~ seems that III her latest We
Eicle Miss Carlo returns to the
exotic type OF role which made her
famous in silent films. She is seen
az an artists model who becomes
me toast OF Paris as a result Of her
amorous fascination. Surfeited with
me admiration OF wealthy admirers.
she falls in love with a young.
provincial student who Is already
engaged 20 be married. The des-
perate strategies by which the
mpassioned model attempts TO win
ever the young student. together
with a subsequent unexpected turn
OF events. make up the plot.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-11

The Five Texas Rockets, who
are now appearing in person at the
Capitol theatre in a cycle Of song
and dance. received their name be-
cause all Of the young ladies in the
act are native Texans and their
path to fame was meteoric.
After a thorough training under
Ruth Laird of "Follies" fame they
appeared on the stage Of the Palace
Theatre, Dallas, IS a part OF q To-
cal theatre revue Success was
theirs Immediately and ii was not
long afterwards that they were
signed by scouts of both the Publix
and r. X. o. Booking Office.
Following a tour OF these circuits
they were featured for Is cot'sec-
utive weeks at the Bagdad Slipper
Club In Dallas and afterwards APP
peared in Jack ATcLallen's Revue in
New York and Brooklyn, for an ex-
tended engagement.
The Rockets" present an enter
tanning act Of songs and dances
both as specialties and in ensem-
bic. In addition 70 this attraction
the Capitol program includes Joan
Crawford in Paid Our Gang
Comedy. Love Business Screen
Song, ON Sunday Afternoon, and
Paramount Sound News.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-11
81 MEET
KIWANIS CLUBS
Chances Good For Bringing
District Gathering
To Section

HARLINGEN. Feb. 1.-THE VAL
ley's chances for securing the 1882
Texas Oklahoma district conven-
ton are most excellent II this sec
ton viii only work for 1t. said w.
A. Rasco. lieutenant governor, in a
talk before the Kiwanis Club at the
Christian church Tuesday.
Bids of four communities. those
OF Amarillo. Houston, Galveston
and the Valley, have received Off
cial sanction. Amarillo. however, l.
near Lubbock where the 1880 meet
ing was held while Houston and
Galveston each have had the dis
trict meetings, he said.
1t Is hoped TO have large delega-
tons of Valley Kiwanians at the
divisional conference TO be held IN
San Antonio Friday because that Is
where initial plans for securing the
convention for this section will be
laid. Over 20 Kiwanians each from
Harrington and Brownsville have
signified their intention OF going 10
the conference and 1t Is hoped that
the other clubs also will send big
delegations.
Mr.. Rasco revealed an amazing
versatility when ne enlivened his
talk with a number Of sleights Of
hand.
G. 8. Huntley entertained with
trombone solos with Miss Josephine
Pollard at the piano.
A. 3. Weaver and M. p. Finley.
Kiwanians frc-N San Benito, were
among the guests.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-11

Despite the fact that much prog
reSs has been made III the Improve
ment Of talking pictures during the
past three years. strangely enough.
ms same improvement has been
the cause Of much added work n
n actor. according to Conrad
Nagei, one CT the first stars 10
succumb 70 the talkie craze. WIN
plays the leading role OF The LADY
Surrenders. at the Queen Theater
When I made mv first talking
picture. Glorious Betsy there ives
much to be hoped for in the matter
OF accurate recording" saws Naeel.
however. at that time picture
audiences were not accustomed "a
nearing the voices OF the actors and
actresses from the screen.
This fact was undoubtedly a
a great advantage TO many OF us
Tor some pictures certainly rave MS
a voice Of which We were far from
proud.
However, with the Improvement
of sctnd recording came A new
hurdle for the actor TO clear.
Better sound recording meant that
we must all be more careful of
our diction. Each little flaw was
irrevocably captured by the micro
phone and our future as a talking
picture star depended upon. giving
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-11

ing collections from the South
Sea Island.
Among them were shown a vari-
city or the poison daggers made
from human bones and clubs made
from sword fish. Mr.. Yates exhi-
bited q number OF patterns Of the
EOtek cloth OF which there's more
than 400 varieties made BY these
natives or the islands. and this
cloth in its many designs expresses
history and is very valuable.
Mr.. Yates is chairman Of the
board Of directors for the Myrtle
Crest Home. Jefferson. Texas. and
Is giving the lectures 10 benefit
this Home. which Is an institution
for the needy.
Following are names OF the
pupils who were on the honor roll
IN the James II. Dishman school at
the end Of the semester.
Eva Perkins. grade i. Glen Hayn-
e., PEDRO Serna. Howard RieS. Bob
Cottrell, grade 2. Lydia Mae Perk-
ms. grade 3. Natalia ShaukS. Dora
Beth Templeton. grade 4. Ruth
Townsend. grade 5. Eleanor Piper.
Arthur Works. grade s..
Those who had 100 per cent at
tendance lst semester are. Jas.
Ed. Turner, Wilma Lee Richards,
Fl0rine Turner. Niola LightfoOt.
Floise Kilbourne. Helen Jean Rus
sell. Ruth Townsend. Anna Francis
Brazil. Alfred Berryhill. Lester
Thedford. Harold Smith and Ceci.
Perkins. Spelling prizes were a.
warded to Alvern Dunn i'm 4th
grade. Jas. Claud RieS and Lydia
Mae Perkins in high and low 3rd-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-11
is Year Old Girl
Held I'm Staying

SHERMAN. Tex, Feb. IL. tP-
Officers we're investigating the kill
ing of j. NJ. Gibby. tenant farmer.
shot to death at his home near
Southmayd. yesterday. Ida Louisa.
-, his daughter, vas held for ques-
tioning.
The girl. In a statement 10 Coun-
" Attorney Joe r. Cox and Sheriff
Frank Reece. declared Gibby had
threatened her mother VIE, a rifle
and a butcher knife and that she
fired one charge from a double
barreled shotgun In defense or her
mother. Six other children were IN
The three-room house at the time
Justice w. M. Blaylock withheld a
coroner's verdict pending investiga-
ton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-11
Valley
Society
IColnbes
PLANS MADE TO
RAISE MONEY

The Women's Missionary Society
OF the Methodist church, met IN
the home OF Mrs. Luke Armstrong
on the Santa Rosa ombes Hi-way
Wednesday afternoon, with Mrs. j.
w. Norman assisting hostess.
Beautiful spring flowers and
fragrant narcissus were attractive
II used in all the rooms. Mrs.
Myrtle Moore lead the devotional
reading Luke II, 9-i3 the stor yol
the Prodigal Son, and stressed this
Thought for meditation rs To
Know God as our Father which Is
the basis OF true prayer
The president, Mrs. O. q. Breed
love conducted a business session
In which the women decided TO
raise some money this month by
holding a rummage sale Saturday
la Harrington and later IN the
month 70 nave a Box Supper IL
the Combes church.
A delightful social hour al en-
joyed and interesting games and
contests were featured. The host
esseS. served a lovely refreshment
plate with Valentine favorS 70
about "a guests and members.
Mrs. Il. Nv. Shaw will be the next
hostess with Mrs. Tom Fruitt as
SistinE hostess.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-11
Will Send N. Mexico
Oil Boomers Home

SANTA FE. N. M. Feb. ll-Pl-
Destitute families in the oil boom
towns OF Hobbs. N. M. whose live
lihoods we're cut OFF BY an oil pro-
ration agreement will be returned
to the states from whence they
came months ago to seek their
fortunes.
B. o. Beall. tax commissioner.
said today sufficient funds had
been obtained to transport $50 or
the families-those in immediate
need OF relief-to their former
homes.
Mr.. Beall said the funds had
been raised through the coopera-
ton OF the state health depart
ment. the state ccmptroller's office.
Governor Arthur Seligman and
Lea county commissioners.
The county will administer the
funds TO the needy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-11
Mission Names Boy
Scout Executives
Special to The Herald.)

Especial to The Herald.)
MISSION. Feb. ll.-At a meeting
Of the District Scout Board OF the
Mission district announcements
were made Of the election Of Clyde
Cochran as district commissioner.
with ID. q. Wood as chairman Of
the Court OF Honor. Ivan Mayberry
chairman OF camping. Dade Hester
on finance and publicity. and z.
B. Balthrope chairman Of troop ad-
mittance and training.
Rev. Claude ID. Peake Is district
chairman for this district.
"A new troop was also organized
under the sponsorship OF Troop
Commissioners W.. II. Braden. Ira
Gobble and Harry Stewart. with E.
j.. Teegarden and Elmer Butler as
scoutmaster and assistant scoutmas-
ter. respectively. This troop viii
meet each Friday evening az the
Presbyterian annex.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-11
Robbers Kill Meat
Market Proprietor

OKLAHOMA CITY. Feb. III. fP4
Two robbers. OF whom shot 10
death j. Weyland Bess. As, manager
OF a Kanaly stores meat depart
ment. during an attempted holdup
yesterday. were objects OF wide
spread search today.
The men fled in an automobile
without robbing the store. Only
one shot was fired. II struck Bess
heart.
Tom Kanaly. store manager. said
he believed the men mistook a
movement BY Bess as an attempt
al resistance.
Bess was married and father Of
two children.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-11
FLOWER PLANTING
PLAN OF PIT. A.

Friday afternoon the PIT. A..
met in the Jas. II. Dishman school
Baskets Of spring flowers and
colorful Valentines enhanced the
beauty OF the rooms. In a short
business session the women decided
II spend next Friday in planting
flowers and improving the school
grounds.
Mrs. G.. ID. Cotteral and Mrs. C..
II Smith we're the charming hos
tFsses carrying out the beautiful
Valentine suggestions In the del
irious refreshments. Mrs. w. @
Adams in a most appropriate speech
presented a basket of beautiful
roses to Mrs. Lillian Weems Bald
ridge in homer ar her anniversary.
The flowers were a gift from Mrs.
Smith and Mrs. Cotteral.
J. s. va. a returned Missionary
from the South Sea Islands where
he spent IL years gave a lecture
with motion pictures at the jas
IL Dishman school and also ex-
hibited many rare and interest
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-11
Miners Entombed
After Explosion

PEIPING. China, Feb. i1-Pl-
Chinese reports from Manchuria
today said that 5000 miners we're
entombed Sunday noon in the
FuShun mines BY an underground
explosion. Considerable loss Of life
was feared.
mediatelv but only a few persons
could be taken from the shaft.
Relatives or the cntombed men
eathered at the pit head. their grief
making q pitiful scena.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-11

terday whereby Mel simonAs n
star outfielder, comes 90 the white
Scx. Clarence Hoffman. White EuH
o~utfielder, and a bundle of cash,
also went I'd Louisville In the deal
Young Walsh made "a good start
with the White Sox IN 1928. COM
ing directly from Notre Dame uni
versity. but he failed 10 keep going
fast enough TO suit manager DON
lie Bush.
SimOns is regarded as nne oF
the best prospects ever 20 come up
from the minors. Last season he
batted .371. led the league in base
hits and was q fast. sure o~utfielder.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-11
WALSH SOLD
DOWN RIVER
Big Eds Son VIII Perform
With Louisville
This Year

CHICAGO. Feb. 11-tF-Big I'd
Walsh's boy. Id. Jr.. Is going to
the minors.
The son OF the distinguished
White Sox pitching veteran and a
pitcher himself was sent 10 the
Louisville club OF the American as
ISOLATION I'm a deal completed yes