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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19
Pain In The Neck" Valued at $3.50 Cash

national reputation as a dealer IL
uiIo and unusual animals. continu-
CO and said that the boxes we're not
only constructed or heavy wood and
we're nailed, but that they were
wrapped with heavy wire.
"A python Is powerful. but he ge.s
his power BY squeezing Snake King
said. They can not push out Of a
heavy box
After the snakes escaped in Chi
cago, en- route from Singapore, In
Ola. to Brownsville. a ZOO manager
caught them and put them back in
the boxes. but III doing 20 broke the
neck Of one of the snakes.
Snake King breeds pythons IN
ween 40 and 80 eggs, and 90 per
Brownsville. Each snake lays bet
cent Of the eggs hatch successfully.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19
Civil Rule Reigns
In Madrid Again

MADRID. May l9-iPi- SPANS
capital revelled in freedom from
martial law today for the first time
since the beginning Of the in
cendiarist riots against Catholic
property and the provinces looked
forward to the same privilege By
the end Of the week.
After a lengthy meeting. provi-
sional President Alcala Zamora's
cabinet restored civil rule last night
with the statement Madrid again
was tranquil and indicated the
same procedure would be followed
throughout the nation in a few
DAYS If the cities continued calm.
President Alcala and PaDal Nun
clio Federico Tedeschini held a sec
ond conference yesterday over vha.
was believed 10 be Pope Plus pro-
test against anti-religic-s de-
rredations but no announcement
was forthcoming.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19

pain in the neck. but he added en-
phaticaIly that the snakes were pro-
perly boxed and that 1t was a physi-
cal impossibility for them to have
escaped.
Il believe" said Mr.. King. that
someone saw the large boxes mark
cd snakes and thought that they
contained booze. i think he figured
that the boxes were marked snakes
IN order that no one would bother
the shipment. and would not in
v~estigate. Upon tearing open one
OF the boxes-there were four cf
them-and really finding a snake.
that someone didn't bother about
mailing II shut again. but just left
IN a hurry"
The local man, who has an inter-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19

There is a certain pain in the
neck in Brownsville that is going 20
cost somebody $3.50, according to
Snake King.
One Of the two pythons which
escaped in Chicago recently arriv-
cd in Brownsville with a broken
neck. and Snake King. the owner Of
the shipment, is preparing to sue
the railway company for the above
amount.
The python is worth much Iore
than $3.50. says King. but this IS
the maximum amount that can be
collected from the railway company.
Mr.. King said today that If the
snakes had been poorly packed. and
had managed 10 escape because Of
this, he would have overlooked the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19
Hoover Expects To
Save Large Amount

WASHINGTON, May 10. tP-
President Hoover expects to save
between sl25. 100000 and sl50000.-
900 next year in his governmental
economy program.
Representative Of all administra-
tive branches. including the small
est commissions. will motor 10 the
presidents Raridan mountain re-
treat befoer the program untline
has been completed. Two depart
ments. interior an dwar. already
have had their budgets scanned in
the first Of the weekend confer
ences.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19
Would Eliminate Clip
Top Rate On All
Shipments
SIS INCREASE
On CarIot Shipments To
Eastern Points Would
Result
cBy staff Correspondentl

HARLINGEN. May l9-Notlce
that the railroads operating In
Valley territory had docketed with
the Southwestern Freight Bureau
an application asking thas the
clipped top" rate on carrots. bectE
and similar vegetables be eiimin-
ated, and that such vegetables take
the rate nov applied 70 fun tops.
has been received by the Valley
Shippers Association. G.. ~. WAL
lace stated this mOring.
Application WI the fun top rate
10 all shipments XVII these c0mm0-
dities would mean an increase q
approximately S75 per IA un ship
ments To the eastern aeah1ard. Nal-
ley shippers state. and would prac-
ticallv eliminate these crops from
the Valley lists ~ crops.
Carrots and bret shipments this
season have caused a considerable
loss to Valley interests. Mr.. wallace
stated. and III these shipments arc
lNLLNQ 10 N%NE NNT WAMffH ~ NM~
other hike in rates. Chm results
would be disastrous, he said.
IA committee appointed bv the
shippers association meeting last
night tO appear before II. ~. C.
examiner TIL M Johnson tn discuss
tomato loading regulations VIII
take un the matter of thr change
in rates as asked on the railroads.
Wallace stated.
Members Of this committee are
John Morris Fred Shredder. Frank
Hall. C E. Fleming Louis Wltfe.
Homer watts. Ira Stahl Louis Nor
ris and To- D wallace
Al their meeting last night tho
association also appointed VA COM
mittee to investigate the feasibility
ar collecting TN nrr box on al cit-
rus packed il thn valley t1 be
placed III an advertising fund.
On this committee Hrn Ted Mel
den. L. H. Snavelv. I'M III. McDavi'f.
w. r. Hodge. O. D Kirk and O.. I'D.
Wallace.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19
Nations Asked To
Follow Example Set

KEEL. Germany. May 10. (P-
Nations OF the world were called
upon by Chancellor Heinrich Bru-
ening today 10 follow Germany's
example in fulfillin gifts disarma-
ment obligatiqrs under the post
war treaties.
Delivering the principal address
at the launching of Germanyis new
cruiser Deutschland, the chancellor
said Germany can with absolute
right and quite seriously say that
she has not neglected conscienti-
ously to fulfill the disarmament
obligations inpsode upon her by
the treaties. 49,"
A hitch occurred in the launch
ing ceremony when the hull slid
prematurely down the ways before
President Paul Won Hindeuburg
could smash the traditional bottle
of champagne on its prov and de-
liver his prepared address.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19
LOWER TARIFF
! IS ADVOCATED
BY ROBINSON
Downward ReV
Said Essential To
Prosperity
SURPRISES
OF u. 5. Products Blamed
BY Senator For
Economic Ills
SURPRISES

AUBURN, Ala, May l9.-Pl-
Downward revision OF the United
States tariff and restoration OF the
value of silver and its use as money
in India were described in an ad-
dress today by Senator Joe I. Rob-
inson of Arkansas as essentials Tor
a return Of prosperity.
Many believers in moderate pro-
lection, Senator Robinson told the
graduation class Of Alabama Poly
technic Institute. have confessed
congress has gone too far. and
the present tariff system Is pri-
marily responsible for the exist
ence OF large SURPRISES Of American
products. which more than any
Continued on page l0)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19
B~accalaureate Is
Well Attended
CBy staff Correspondent)

Wy 2Ad44
SAN BENITO. MAY l9.-Several
churches having foregone morning
services on account Of the bacca-
laureate services TO be conducted
by the graduating class. the auo.-
forum was filled beyond capacity
when Rev. w. B. Oliver OF the
Christian church preached.
Christ and American Citizen
ship was Rev. divers topic and
he told graduates that they were III
a position TO give America a new
vision of Christ and the church.
The moving power Of the church
has always been right although II
doubtless has its faults, the minis
ter declared.
Others participating on the pro-
gram were Rev. c. z. Marshall.
Methodist minister. vino gave a
Scripture reading. Miss Maud Nos
Ter. who sang several numbers: Rev.
l.. c. Bankhead. Church OF Christ.
who gave the benediction ana read
from the Scriptures. the high school
orchestra which played the recess
sional and the glee club which sang
an anthem.
Examinations are being held this
week and Friday night the con
mencement exercises Will Be held
with Pat M. Neff. former Governor
OF Texas, as speaker.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19
BUSINESS ON
INCREASE AT
LOCAL PORT
Trade Between Mexico
And United States
On Upgrade

Business Of all kinds between the
United States and Mexico through
the international port Of Browns
vile and other border ports is
steadily increasing. Edward D.. Nc
Laughlin. assistant trade commits
sioner of the u. S. Embassy in Mex
leo. said here Monday.
Mr.. Mclaughlin spent several
hours in Brownsville Monday after
noon. comforting most Of the time
while here with officials of the
Brownsville Chamber Of Commerce
he said the embassy is working
to encourage air mail and express
between Mexico and the United
States. and is also interested in an
increase in all other types Of in
ternational business.
He commented on the great
strides forward made in the past
few months.
The official left here for Laredo,
and will visit some other border
points before returning 10 Mexico
CITY.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19
Hawks Received By
Norway Officials

OSLO. Norway. May l9-P-
Captain Frank Hawks. American
speed flier. arrived here this morn
ing from Stockholm. covering the
approximately $50 miles II IS
minutes. He was received By gov
eminent officials and higher milit-
airy authorities. He planned TO re-
turn 10 Stockholm this afternoon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19
Col. Easterwood Is
Valley Visitor

fBv Staff Correspondent
HARLINGEN. Nav I9-C1l W.
X. Easterwood. accompanied rv
Mrs. E~asterWood. arrived in Har-
linEen last night and expects t1
spend several days in the Valley
This afternoon at u he wilI review
the Harrington Junior XlnkT he
viii 10 t0 Brownsville Thursi.v
afternoon TO inspect the municipal
airport.
Howard PAYNE. secretary nf +nn
Dallas Bonehead Club. WILL arrive
here "wednesday morning and thn-
afternoon the HariinEcn Bonehoadr
will enjoy "a barbecue at Adams
Gardens.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19
Returns For
Trial In Oklahoma

KANSAS CITY. May l9-Pl-
Earl Quinn. 30 year old e%x-convict
charged with the murder OF Jessie
and Zexia Griffith. Oklahoma
school teachers. today signed a
waiver of extradition. clearing the
way for his return TO Kay county,
Okla. for trial.
Quinn's unexpected action halted
preparations for an eXtradition
hearing at Jefferson City tomor-
row. Chief Of Police L. M. Sieg-
fried Immediately notified Bruce
Potter. KAY county prosecutor.
Joe Cooper. Kay county sheriff.
was at jefferson CITY for the ex-
tradition hearing. Quinn will be
returned TO Oklahoma immediate
" upon Cooper's arrival here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19
Robbers Wound Two
With Same Bullet

BEAUMONT. Tex. May 10. p
A filling station manager and his
negro assistant we're wounded by
the same bullet when robbers op-
ened fire on them here last night.
The negro, Elton Redmond. Is. at
tempted to break away and one Of
the men fired. the bullet passing
through Redmond's thigh and
struck Johnnie Redman, the man
agef. in the left thigh. The rob-
bers escaped after taking between
$35 and $40. Redman said.
i was the third time within a
year the place had been held UP.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19
Two Face Trial On
Mail Fraud Charge

TEXARKANA, Tex, May l9-tPI
Two OF four persons charged with
mail fraud in the sale or stock IN
a diamond project in Arkansas two
years ago. faced trial in federal
court here today. They were VIII
liam I. Brashears Of Dallas. and
Walter j. Mauney. owner OF the
land in southwestern Arkansas that
was the locale OF the enterprise.
Walter r. Hintze. former presi-
dent Of the American Diamond Cor
poration Of Arkansas. pleaded
guilty 70 mail fraud charges yes
terday
Sue E. Nash. secretary Of the con-
Germ. still was being sought.
Mauney claimed his only con-
nsction with the ease was 10 lease
the land TO the promoters.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19
Divorce Monday
Frees Fifty-Fcur

RENO. Nevada, Nav l9-Fl-
Fiftv-four persons we're free Of
marital ties today as a result CT
eight hours OF legal action in the
district courts here Yesterday.
Thirty-two new suits also we're
filed under provisions Of the six
week residence divorce law.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19
Kidnapers Sought
By Dallas Police

DALLAS. May l9-Pl- Police
today were seeking two men who
early last night Kidnapped Is year
old Allen Dale Primm. apparently
on the belief he came Of a wealthy
family and with the intention OF
holding him for ransom.
The youth. after convincing his
captors the family was unable 10
raise a large amount of cash. was
released two and A half hours later.
Primm described one OF his can
tors as 20 or older. The OTHER was
% or "a years old. he said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19
Railway Control
Would Be Denied

WASHINGTON. May 1o.-lP-
Acquisition BY the Southern Pa
cific Company OF control OF the
ST. Louis Southwestern Railway
would be denied under recommen-
dations presented to the interstate
commerce commission today By
Examiner Thomas +. sullivan,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19
EAST TEXAS GETS RAIN

CORSICANA. Tex. May l9- p
Crops were believed benefited oy
a heavy rain. accompanied by high
wind and lightning. which drenchcd
Navarro county early today. No
damage from the wind was report
ed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19
Valleys Newest
City Has Gone,
Someone Stole It!

The Valleys newest city Is
gone: someone stole it.
bonneville. located between
Brownsville and Boca Chica,
has completely disappeared.
bonneville was a conStruc-
ton camp erected by Dodd and
WedegaItner when the Boca
Chica road was being built. IL
boosted OF one magnificent
edifice.
Someone took the edifice and
bonneville is no more.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19

LAS VEGAS, Nevada. May 10
R-More than eighty persons were
under bond or facing arraignment
today as a result Of a series Of raids
on liquor diSDensaries of this desert
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19
HOME BURr.S

RIO HONDO. May 10 The
frame dwelling Of Jimmie Brooks.
mile south Of Rio Hondo on
the San Benito road was burned
to the ground late last night. The
San Benito fire department made
the run and saved a filling station
adjacent 10 the dwelling.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19
Amendment to
PeddIers Bill Fails
To Pass Senate Vote

Lower Valley interests who have
been disturbed over the possibility
of passage Of the Poage amendment
10 the peddlers license bill may rest
easy, as the amendment which
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19
SHIPPERS FIGHT RATE Hike
IN OUR
VALLEY

THE ROMANCE of yesterday.
wnere oh! where has il gone? On
the same day We read that Cap
tam Frank Hamer opines that the
crying need OF the Texas Ranger
force Is not o men, not better
guns. mo- faster horses, but-auto-
mobiles: and that the war depart
ment is planning on the mechan-
ization and motorization OF its
cavalry units.
Let's be thankful for one thing
the rangers roamed the state long
enough on horseback, the cavalry
clinked us sabres and tInkled rs
spurs long enough. 10 furnish a
sufficient number Of plots for the
movies and the thril,ers for some
time to come.
The last war pretty well shot to
pieces n so-called romance OF
the battlefield, with its gas and
Its tanks-the next war will be
fought by the pressing OF buttons
behind the lines.
And as for the Rangers, II they
are to catch these high powered
bank bandits in their eight and
twelve cylinder automobiles. they
certainly can't do IL on horseback.
not even If mounted on a covey OF
Twenty Grands and Mates.
CHEERING NEWS. this eman-
ating from the market news SER
vice IN Brownsville that the tomato
blight appears to have been check
ed. An increased demand may be
expected after the good word
reaches the market centers, and
there is a probability that the price
will hold firm and perhaps in
crease a trifle.
INTERSTATE Commerce Com
mission orders a hearing on the
much discussed tariff imposed on
green beans, a subject in which the
Lower Rio Grande Valley IS vital
ly interested.
VIC AAdN1 4AON AANa4As OAN VIC AAdNCt
nc doubt but that Valley interests
are girding their loins for the hear
ing. Florida interests Will carry
the brunt Of the fight to keep the
tariff rate just where it is. but that
Is no reason at ali for Valley ship
pers and growers laying back and
letting George" do it all.
The more quarters heard from,
the greater the chances Of making
an impression on the tariff board.
WE LIKE THIS idea which will
come before the directors of the
Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
tonight Of running a Brownsville
excursion or whatever YOU want 10
acll II, TO Monterrey and Saltillo.
In fact. ii would be a good idea for
every Valley city Of any size TO
consider the same idea. The more
the merrier-let's have Valley ex-
cursions and Valley community
excursions into this rapidly devel-
oping section which should be trade
territory for the Valley.
And while we are on the idea.
We would like 10 see Monterrey
and Saltillo run an excursion or
two to the Valley. These two rich
territories should know each 9TH
er even better.
TAG DAY FOR the benefit Of
Mercy Hospital ended with $3.50 in
the fund which will be used as a
nucleus for the purchase of addi-
tionaI equipment for that institu-
ton which stands ready to render
aid in times Of trouble.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19
Wire Flashes

American.
Washington az ChizLi postpon-
eG, RAIN.
ROLAND GARROS STADIUM.
AuteuI. France. Nav l9-UP-
George Lott and Johnny Van Ryn.
American faVorites to win tie
French hard courts doubles cham
pionshiD. won thc:l -rst match in
easy fashion today In the title play.
defeating the French pair. Louis
Leven and Jean Augustin. 60. 81.
g.. Rain fell steadily throughout
the match.
SIMLA. India. MAY -. lP-Five
persons were killed and fifteen in
juled today in a crash between
villagers and the police az Rhuyal
Sarwa- in the FerozepoTe district
Of the PunJab.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19

would have taxed the purchasers Of
cotton and other agricultural pro-
ducts was killed in the senate last
night. according TO the Associated
Press.
AUSTIN. May l9-P-After the
most tumultous meeting OF the
present session last night, the SEN
ate came back today ~ consider
the same bill which caused al the
turmoil.
The bill originally was styled the
peddlerS' tax, but peddlerS we're
seldom mentioned In the long dis
cusSion yesterday and last night.
AS passed to third reading shortly
before l o'clock this morning. the
bill carried a rs cents a ton tax on
sulphur and a 40 cents a barrel
levy on cement. The present tax
on sulphur is 55 cents and there Ia
no cement levy. The two levies
would raise an estimated additional
S2,200.000 annually.
HOLBROOK CALLS
WITT UNFAIR
The session last night reached
its climax when Senator Holbrook
Of Galveston. vigorous opponent OF
the bill. charged Edgar Witt. the
chairman. with being unfair. Sen
ators rose TO the Lieut.. Governors
defense. Holbrook stated Ne did
mean anything. that he
thought Witt had made an incor-
Continued on page iOJ
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19
THE WEATHE

For Brownsville and the Valley:
Mostly cloudy and cooler tonight.
possibly with local showers: We'd
nesday partly cloudy or fair and
continued cool
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19

INTERSTATE Commerce Com
mission orders a hearing on the
much discussed tariff imposed on
green beans, a subject in which the
Lower Rio Grande Valley Is vital
ly interested.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19

We have not heard. but We have
no doubt but that Valley interests
are girding their loins for the hear
ing. Florida interests Will carry
the brunt Of the fight to keep the
tariff rate just where it is. but that
Is no reason at ali for Valley ship
pers and growers laying back and
letting George" do it all.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-19

TAG DAY FOR the benefit Of
Mercy Hospital ended with $3.50 in
the fund which will be used as a
nucleus for the purchase of addi-
tional equipment for that institu-
ton which stands ready to render
aid in times Of trouble.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-11-13

Of. the undersigned Trustee will sell at pub.
lie auction, to the highest bidder, for cash
at the Courthouse door in Salisbury. N. c., or
MONDAY. DECEMBER 14th, 1881,
AT IL O'CLOCK NOON,
the following described real estate, to-wit:
FIRST TRACT: BEGINNING at a
stake, J. A. Gi1bert's corner ; thence with
Gilbert's line South 81 deg. East 1876
feet to a stake, Gilbert's corner thence
South So IL deg: East 75s feet to a stake,
Harris corner; thence South 43 deg. East
1923 feet to a stake in a branch on
Harris line; thence South 2 deg. West
214 feet to a stake. formerly an oak tree;
thence West 742 feet to a stone; thence
North 5 deg. West 1873 feet to a stone,
a Spanish Oak; with Smiths line North
S8 deg. West 1900 feet to a stone, Smiths
corner thence North s deg. East 752 feet
to a stone, Smiths corner thence North
81 IL deg. West 1900 feet to . stake on
the West side of the public road thence
James Houston's line; thence West 755
feet to a stone, R. N. Vests corner;
thence North 8. deg. East 1892 feet to a
stake in the public road thence with said
road North 3s 1-2 deg. East 500 feet to
a stake in said road; thence North 8 deg.
West 1872 feet to a cedar; thence North
8 deg. East 1900 feet to a stake, Good
nights corner of J. L. Harris line;
thence South 80 dee. East TAG feet to a
oSohSS 4AdAAAc VII LHGHCC VOTLn 20
deg. East 433 feet to a stake, Woods
corner; thence North IS deg. East, cross
ing the public road, 1876 feet to a stake,
]. A. Gilbert's corner; thence South 8
deg. West 1868 feet to the Beginning,
containing lao acres, more or less, and
being the same property as conveyed to
David 1. Coble by deed dated February
II, 1911, and recorded in Book 1859, Page
267, Office of Register of Deeds for Row.
an County.
This tract will be sold subject to mort
gage from D.. I. Coble and wife to Greens.
boro Joint Stock Land Bank, dated jan
uary 20. 1926, registered in Book of Mort
cages No. 90 page 1903.
SECOND TRACT: One vacant lot,
BEGINNING at a stake on the north east
side of Sherrills Ford Road, DR.. G. A.
Browns corner; thence South A East
81 feet to a stake at edge of Southern
Railway Right of Way thence with Right
of Way North East "a feet to a stake
at edge of public road thence with said
road North 80 w. 80 feet to a stake on
South East side of Sherrills Ford Road
thence South 46 West so feet to the be-
ginning, being part of land by deed from
Sherrills. This lot is the same lot con-
veyed to Ola Coble by deed registered
in Book 100 page 258, Registers Office
of Rowan County.
This, November 10th, 1881.
P. S. CARLTON,
Truste,
. Nv.13-Dc