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Evening star., 1931-06-26
w. L. SAUNDERS, FRIEND
OF WILSON, DIES AT IA
Author PERSONAL Represented
War President on Campaign
Committee.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, June 26-William
Lawrence Saunders, chairman of the
board of the Ingersoll-Rand Co.. died
yesterday in Teneriffe, Canary Islands.
He was IA.
During the presidential campaign of
1916 he was Woodrow Wilson's per-
sonal representative on the Democratic
Campaign Committee.
He was born in Columbus, Ca, and
was the author, or co-author, of 16
books and pamphlets, mostly on mining
subjects. He was twice mayor of
Plainfield, N. j.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
2 San BENITO
BUILDINGS UP


SAN BENITO. July 2l.-Con-
Struction OF two buildings I'M which
san Benit0 citizens are much I'm
terested, the new high school and
the telephone exchange. Is nearing
completion rapidly. according to
LLOYD Mellor or Harrington. Supervlz-
ing architect.
The exchange Is nearest compile
tion. the last work ON this struc-
ture scheduled the latter part on
the week. II belongs 70 the Rio
Grande Telephone company. which
Will begin moving equipment imme-
diately. IT Is not thought. however.
that the exchange will be cut over
from the old equipment I'm the
Water building until early tn the
fan.
Completion OF the high school
building III scheduled within two or
three weeks when the work Of in
stalling furniture and other equip
ment viii get under way in prep
nration for the opening az school
In September.
Not only viii the structure be one
OF the most modern high schools
I'm the state but the grounds are
To be beaut-fied extensively, ac-
cording to word from Supt. T. J.
zoe. who at this time l. in Colo
radc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

CHICAGO. July 21.-lH7-Bett3
Robinson. Olympic sprint queen
whose career was believed termin-
atcd Nv an airplane crash. may run
again.
Harry Robinrn. father or the
speedy little Flverdale Eirl. said
today physicians predicted Tits
daughters Leg would mend 10 ths
same length of the other and that
she would Nv able to compete again
within a year
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
Oil Chief Blames
Majors for Slump

or the enforcement machinery suf-
ficient to insure observations Of the
proratlon orders, Hunter said, rec
ommending changes in court pro-
cedure TO prevent delay in trial OF
suits against the proration enforce
ment agency.
Advantage Taken
Hunter charged major oil COM
panies were taking advantage OF
east Texas independent operators
and were buying up production at
sacrifice prices. One oil company,
the Humble Oil and Refining COM
pany has made $300.0 600, 900 IN the
east Texas field, Hunter said.
That the majors have maliciouSly
depressed the prices OF crude as a
part OF their scheme to force the
independents out OF business was
charged by Hunter, who reiterated
statements made yesterday that
"overproductionr was q myth OF the
majors.
The senate had its first import
ant argument OF the session on the
question OF whether IL should con-
duct a separate investigation Of
the oil industry. The state affairs
committee had asked for the Il
thority Of a district court to make
an inquiry.
Senate In Question
No action had been taken al the
noon recess. The long discussion
gave senator's an opportunity TO
PROFOUND their views on the major
oil companies and needed legisla-
ton.
Sen. Frank Rawlings OF Fort
Worth asked that the resolution OF
the state affairs committee be
printed and action postponed.
1T doesn't take much sense 10
determine the oil industry is corr
trolled BY an alright monopoly.
but / don't know OF anything we
can do about it, Rawlings said.
we could ask the big oil men how
they manipulated prices. That
would give as a lot OF satisfaction
but the results would be nil
Rawlings suggested an investiga-
ton should be carried on by the
attorney generals department and
grand juries.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
z DRY AGENTS
and COP ARE
shot IN RAID

KANSAS CITY, July Il. 0P-
Sohn Gallo. 23-year-old gunman. was
slain In q raid on an alleged boot
leggers' rendezvous here last night
after he shot and wounded two
federal prohibition agents and a city
detective.
Curtis Burke, IS. an agent was
struck by two bullets which para
lyzed him from the waist down. He
was reported In a CRITICAL condition
a. a hospital. A fellow officer, z. c.
Anderson, and Clarence Reedy, the
detective. were wounded less serious
ly.
Lieut.. Z. c. Nelson. also a detec-
tive. shot Gallo 20 death In a fight
Tor possession or the officers sawed
off shotgun.
The raiding party was composed
OF 1C agents and six police officers.
Burke. with two other agents found
Gallo lying on a cot in a dimly light
ed room on the second floor Of the
place. He was deprived OF one pistol.
but as n OF the officers turned
to lay It aside he drew another and
fired twice, both bullets striking
Burke IN the abdomen.
The gunman dashed down the
stairs and shot Reedy through the
jaw. Then he turned on Anderson,
who was pursuing and wounded him
in the abdomen. Lieut.. Nelson, call
ed to the Gene by police radio. found
Gallo hiding in a box. Their battle
was brief.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
CITRUS PLANTS
ARECONSIDERED
Growers Will Meet Tonight
AT San Carlos
Clubhouse

MISSION. July PA meeting az
citrus growers Of the San Carlos,
EdinbuTg. Edcouch territory. &c
which all citrus growers Or the Val
ley are invited viii be held az the
Dave Kirgan clubhouse at San Car
los Tuesday night az 8 o'clock.
Marketing and selling matters or
importance TO the industry will he
discussed Definite plans concern
ing construction on Texas Citrus
Fruit Growers exchange plants 81
San Carlos and Harllngen viii be
announced. John NJ. Shary, presi-
dent OF the exchange. will be- She
principal speaker. Other speakers
are on the program.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

PORTALES. ~. NJ. July 21.-fP-
Three graves in a row in the little
cemetery Of the 1nez community.
Is miles from here yesterday after
noon received the bodies OF T. E.
Sartor. SIS. farmer. who Sunday shot
his wife OF three weeks 10 death.
dubbed TO death Ralph Hammond
Potter, IS. his blind Stepson. and
then committed suicide when hts
home was surrounded by Roose-
selt county officers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

AUSTIN, July 2i.-PD-A good
prcration order backed by an ade-
quate enforcement agency would be
Of material aid to operators, would
conserve resources and increase the
price OF crude oil by stabilizing the
national market, T. n. Hunter OF
Wichita Falls. today told the house
committee investigating the oil IN
dustry.
Present laws are not adequate
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
VALLEY LEAGUE
BEGINS PROBE
Especial 70 The Herald.l

SAN BENITO. July 2l.-Shali
the Valley close up on Sunday?
This question. along with sever
al others affecting the entire sec
ton, will come up for considerable
discussion at the next meeting Of
the Valley League Of municipalities
10 be held here Aug. IL, the Off
GERS and members of the league at
McAllen decided last night.
The league last night voted 10
make a sweeping probe into rates
and charges OF public utilities in
the Valley. including water. light,
gas and telephone rates. "A cozl-
mittee including City Attorney NJ.
L. Dew OF Weslaco: w. r. Blalock
Of Mission: Mayor E. II. Kasey,
Mercedes: City Commissioner M.
r. Harris. Edinburg: and City At
torney A. L. Montgomery OF San
Benito was named to make the
probe and report at the next meet
ing here.
A uniform traffic ordinance.
worked out by City Attorney Fred
Bennett OF Mercedes. was discussed
at last nights meeting. Milk reg
ulaticn was also discussed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
Boy Killed, Two
injured In Wreck

SHREVEPORT. La. july 2l-TFT
james Helm. Jr.. II. OF Dallas.
Texas. was fatally injured: Hall
McCord. l6. Jonesboro. La. was
seriously hurt and Louis Breffei,h.
son OF John Breffeilh. Of Shreve-
port. received minor injuries. when
an automobile in which thev were
riding overturned on the highway
between Hodge and Jonesboro.
Jackson Parish, about ! O'Clock this
morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
Knife Fight Fatal

BORGER. July 21. -Fl- Knife
wounds received In an affray at
Sanford last night we're fatal 70
Ted Keck, rs.
Officers arrested a man who
was cut over the eye in the alter
cation.
Preliminary investigation reveal
ed that an argument had preceded
the knitting. but officers had not
learned its cause.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
VALLEY EXHIBIT
Is CONSIDERED
Four-C County Conservation
District 10 be Aired
At San Juan

SAN BEN1TO. July 21.-Propos-
al Of P. Z. Montgomery of McAllen
regarding q Valley exhibit at the
Texas State fair In Dallas this fall
was heard BY the board OF directors
OF the San Benito Chamber Of
Commerce IN regular session Mon
day night.
Financial support requested Of the
chamber OF commerce was referred
by the directors to the finance COM
mittee for action.
Bert Epstein, president OF the
organization, Raymond Slaughter NJ
the board or directors, and j. r..
Bell. manager. were appointed a
committee Of three 10 attend the
hearing TO be held at san Juan on
July 27 relative TO the formation OF
the ~four-county conservation dis
trict. such action being requested
by Judge Fl. L. Yates OF Browns
vile. member or the temporary
board OF directors OF the district.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

RAYMONDVILLE. July 2l.-Two
Raymcndville men were held on
charges or driving while ~intoxicat-
ed late Monday evening after they
were in an accident IN which their
car was destroyed and they were
cut about the head and body. The
a overturned twice and landed
upside down in a ditch on the
Observation-Disclosures highway
about a mile south or YturrIal
Shortly after the accident they
were arrested by r. Clsneros and
w. r.. HayEood.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
MEXICO STARTS
TOURIST DRIVE
$4,000 Pesos To Be Spent
I'm Publicity Over
United States


MEXICO CITY. July Ala
campaign to raise $4,000 pesos TO
be used in a constructive tourist
publicity campaign throughout the
United States was started this
week by the American Chamber OF
Commerce or Mexico. :. &. r..
At a meeting Of the board OF d.
rectors held last week a complete
program a presented by the
secretary and unanimously approx
ed. The board. in endorsing the
project. believes that such q cam
paign as had been outlined will at
tract thousands OF additional
tourists and will be a real contri-
button 10 the future prosperity OF
the country. The work l. an ex-
pansion OF that which the chamber
has been carrying on for the past
six months through its monthly
publication. Mexican Commerce
and Industry. and in many other
ways. The campaign includes ad-
vertising in the leading newspapers
or certain key cities OF the states.
rxaparation and distribution OF
i~.dero descriptive OF Mexico. dis
tribution Of a new tourist guide to
Mexico. sending Of a set of 10 pho
togruphs per month to the roto-
gravure section TO each Of 81 news
papers In the states. assistance and
entertainment OF visiting writers
encouragement of special radio
brndcasting programs encouraging
tourists 70 visit Mexico. and ar
engagements for talks by Mexican
consuls In the United States before
business luncheon clubs
BY utilizing every known outlet
OF propaganda and with the ex-
perience Of the personnel in this
work 1t l. believed that this con
structivc program will ryach between
5000 900 and 100000 readers ir
a forceful manner az an extremely
low cost
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
Oil Hike Rurnored

TULSA, Okla. July q. P-Ru-
mors Of an early restoration OF
mid continent crude oil prices 10
their former level persist here. The
voluntary shut down of many
wells in protest against the lowest
market ever known in the mid
continent area has reduced sup
plies sharply. and most purchasers
admit difficulties in obtaining
their requirements.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
Astin Rites

HOUSTON. July q. LP-Funeral
services for j. r. AstIn, former
state senator, we're TO be held here
today. Mr.. Astin died at his plan
tation home on the Brazos river
yesterday. He was elected TO the
state legislature in 1910 and served
two terms. Among survivors Is his
brother. L. III. Astin. member OF
the state prison board.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
Quakes Recorded

Fordham university selsmograph
recorded two earth shocks of me-
dunn intensity about 4.300 miles
distant last night. The first shock
was at l0.5:0l p. m, <. S. T. last
night. The second al IL :03:1g y. m.
The shocks seemed 10 have been
in the general direction OF South
America. officials said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

CAPE own Union OF So.
Africa. July n. tF-Dispatches 10
the newspaper DIS Burger Nv way
or johannesburg and Elizabeth
vile today said a cannibal tribe
neal Leopoldville had killed and
eaten M Mallot. the Belgian dis
trict commissioner OF Leopold
willie.
Mallot. the dispatches said.
protested against an assault on
the storekeeper az a village near
Leopoldville and natives said to
be OF the Bapendi tribe captured
him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

SEVILLE. Spain, July 2l.-lP-
Fighting between police and men
described BY authorities as revolu-
tionists and strikers. broke out in
three towns near Seville today. re-
sulting in the killing or two syndi-
calists and the wounding Of more
than so others.
SyndicalistS had attempted 10
raid food stores. shops and fac
tories.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

SANDERSON, July q. Rl-Trial
Of Mrs. Bessie Sharp. %. in con-
nection with the staying Of her
husband was continued to the
January term OF district court by
Judge Joseph Jones here yesterday
Motion was made BY defense at
torneys based on absence or seven
witnesses.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
Crude Price liked

PONCA CITY, Okla. July q. lPI
A flat price or 40 cents per bar
rel for all grades OF crude oil in
the Kansas. Oklahoma and north
Texas field was posted by the
Continental OIL company here to-
day. effective at 7 a. m. tomorrow.
The company. one Of the major
purchasers OF oil in thin area. has
been paying the prevailing scale o.
10 to % cents.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
Pilot Killed

BATON ROUGE. La. July al
Rl-Kirtley Jones. 36. veteran pilot
from the Wedcll Williams Air
Service. Inc, was killed last night
as he attempted to make a forced
landing near Seegan Station. ten
miles south Of Baton Rouge.
August Ducorbier. New Orleans.
student pilot, received minor in
iuries.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
Shippers Open War

WHEELING. w. Va. July q. LPl
Shippers fired upon miners enter
ing the McKinleyville mine OF the
Pittsburgh and West Virginia Coal
company near Wellsburg today,
wounding miner william Thomp-
son In the shoulder.
Fifty men were about 20 enter the
mine when bullets began spat-
tering around them. apparently
from nearby wooded slopes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

BROWNWOOD. July u. p
Pcyton Lee Guyer. -. was IN q
critical condition here today with
a bullet wound in his body receiv-
ed when a small caliher rifle acct
IDENTIFY discharged. Physicians had
little hope for his recovery.
Hall Coleman. Jr.. 9. was show
ing Peyton Lee his fathers rifle
when the accident occurred.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
Plunges To Death

AMARILLO. July q. Hl-E. p.
Smith, AZ. roof worker tumbled
headlong down a flight Of stairs 70
his death at the company's yard
some time last night. His head
struck the platform at the foot Of
the stairs.
Smith had been sleeping n the
eecond-story storeroom at the lum-
Der yard. The body was found
when the yard was opened this
morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

OGDENSBURG, N. u. July 81.
-Fl-Frank Fitz-Herbert and his
neighbors began today to tear
down a stable to save a litter Of
puppies.
The puppies are lodged In an in
accessible hole. Efforts to feed the
puppies from a cup at the end OF
a long pole were futile.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
Plans Wheat Aid

ENID. Okla. July III. R-Rclief
for the American wheat farmer and
debt-burdened European nations BY
giving the nations 250.O00.0 900
bushels OF farm board wheat was
proposed today By John Manley.
manager Of the Oklahoma Wheat
Growers association and VA member
Of the Farmers National Grain
corporation board.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

STEUBENvILLE. Ohio. July Fl.
R,-Despite a refusal OF Mayor
Oliver Conley 10 allow members OF
the National Miners union the
right to stage a hunger march
here this morning. 500 strikers and
their families c~onverged on the
jefferson county courthouse.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
Mail Pilot Killed

CENTRALIA. Ill, July Pip
#. Edward Hamann. air mail pilot
for the Universal Air Lines COM
pany on the EvanSville-St. Louis
air route. was killed early today In
a plane crash during q binding
rain storm near here.
Hamann was flying temporarily
for another pilot who was on
vacation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
Train Kills Youth

SWEETWATER. July n. -lFi-
"A youth believed 10 be w. Felix
Roper. 20. OF Memphis. Tex. was
killed here today when he fell be-
meath the wheels or "a westbound
freight train. Both legs we're sew
cred below his hips.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
Agents Increased

DALLAS. July 81. -P-F0ur
new prohibition enforcement or
ficers assigned to the northern dis
trict Of Texas have completed their
training period NJ New Orleans
and have been detailed 10 work IN
Dallas. Fors Worth and other cities
in the district.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

SHANGHAI, July 2l.-tPl-Dr
Francis r. Tucker, treasurer OF
the william S. Porter memorial
hospital operated at Techowl
Shangtung province. by the Amer
lean Board OF Missions. was held at
Tsinanfu today on a charge OF
Staying a native.
Chinese authorities. who took Or.
Tucker TO Tsinanfu from Techow.
refused to hand him over TO the
American consul.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

GALVESTON. July q. tP-El
Paso and Fort Worth are strong
contenders for the 1882 convention
Of the Texas council Of the Inter-
national Society OF Master Painters
and Decorators. this years meeting
being In session here this week.
Beaumont is regarded as q DIX
horse
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

HARLINGEE. July 2l.7Funeral
services we're held al C0nbes Sun
day morning for j. w. Thompson.
SO. who died Saturday morning OF
pneumonia.
Mr.. Thompson had been a resi-
dent or the Valley Tor 25 years. The
survivors include his widow, four
sons. Brad OF Lyford. Poe Of
Brownsville; Reuben and Dave OF
Combes; a brother, Joe, or Troy,
and a sister, Mrs. j. Gregory, Of
Troy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

Valley churches Of various denom-
nations have given the Valley Bap-
fist Hospital here a continuous gro
Gerry shower. Over a period Of several
days. groceries were sent to the hos
pital, according to Mrs. J. II. Grimes,
superintendent
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

BOSTON, July u. p wiley
Post and Harold Gatty. whose
rwift blue moncnlane, the Winnie
Mae. carried them around the
world IN faster time than any man
has ever rome before. received
Boston's rlau6its today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

George Rogers. real estate man,
Is back In Harrington after having
been at the base hospital in TT.
Sam Houston for several weeks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
Dead Man Found

PAMPA. july q. -lP5- Henry
"Speck' Tallant. reported last week
70 have been found dead on an
abandoned road near Marietta,
Okla. his body riddled by bullets,
1as returned TO Pawpa-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
HARLINCEN
BRIEFS

HARLINGEN, July 2I.-A. S. Fry
OF the Morgan Engineering Co.. has
an article In the last issue OF the
Manufacturers Record on the Will
lacy county Irrigation district under
the title. 'Trxas' Largest Irrigation
District
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

M. II. Ford. in charge Of Mexican
fruit fly quarantine forces in the
Valley. Is expected to return with his
family Wednesday after a vacation
trip which took him into the north
west.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

WASHINGTON. July q. ~
Chairman Brainerd of the Inter-
state commerce commission said
today the commission would not ba
influenced BY threats into granting
mn immediate freight rate increase.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
DR.. DeIfs Returns.

IL was SO hot in Kansas that he
tainted away and had to have ice
packed around his head, said Dr..
G. G. Delfs who has just returned
from a long vacation tour.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

G. A. Nyquist is in the Valley Bap-
tist Hospital with a broken leg be-
cause his a was In gear and ran
c him when he tried to crank
il at Lyford. his home.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
Insurance Men
Hold Meeting

HARLINGEN. July 71.-Adnr
ability and value Of insurance was
discussed at IA meeting cf the VAL
lnr Underwriters association ht
Harlingen BY Emmett England. 10
cal agent.
There also were a number uf 9TH
err talks w interest 10 Insurance.
men.
There will 1--we another meeting nt
thn ASSOCIATION at thn RncSe-W4i~
m0nd hotel Aug. Il.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

NASHVILLE. Tenn. July q. Up
Seth Walker. Nashville attorney.
was appointed BY Judge Charles
Gilbert today as attorney general
pro tenn TO file a conspiracy indict-
ment against Colonel Luke Lea.
Tennessee publisher and his son.
Luke Lea. Jr.. in connection with
the failure OF the Liberty Fank
and Trust company here last fall.
The United States Army has In
PRODUCED sound pictures for instruc-
tive purposes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

Science explains the singing
sands Of Arabia by advancing the
theory that the eerie noises given
out by the sand are caused BY fric-
ton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21

LIQUID on TABLETS
Relieves 4 Hea1acie or Neuralgia
I'm 50 minutes. checks "a Gold tho
first day. and checks Malaria in
three days.
$50 Salve for Baby's Cold
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-21
NOW REMODELTNG

WHITE KITCHEN. alt Tweif-
I'm street. now remDdeiing. Will
reopen August First with every
modern Improvement and dcub-
led seating capacity.
COOKING SERVICE
IAINTACULACY