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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-13
CROWDS HRONC
new ORLEANS
Boom Of Cannon Opens An
nual Msrdi Gras
Celebration

NEW ORLEANS. Feb. l2-F-
Buoyant and frolicksome under the
boom OF cannon and sway or band
early carnival crowds milled In
New Orleans today for the formal
opening OF the annual carnival
season.
Tonight the spirit Of mirth be-
gins with the entry OF Momus. god
OF mockery. and his torchlight
parade through the streets OF the
city, gaily decorated in gold, green
and purple and its main streets
brilliantly streamed In light.
just after the Momus parade
his mystic krewe viii close the
evenings entertainment with their
ball honortng the monarch at the
municipal auditorium.
Along will trail day by day other
gods OF carnival spreading their
JOY. the procession terminating
with the advent OF Tuesday, Mardi
Gras day. when the whole city and
visiting thousands turn out to make
merry with Rex, masked ruler OF
me season.
The afternoon ceremonies today
will feature a parade BY sailors and
marines Of the u. S s. Wyoming,
official war department visitor in
port and the marines from the
Algiers naval station, reviewed BY
Ernest Lee Jahncke, assistant sec
rotary Of this navy; Governor Hley
= Long, Mayor r. Semmes Walm-
sley and other officials.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-13
Parade To Include
10 Brownsville Cars

The large parade which is TO be
held tho second day Of the festival
Wiz include a large number Of floats
and cars from Brownsville. 1t has
been announced.
Practically every Matamoros mer-
chant. organization. association and
many individuals will enter floats
in the parade. and nineteen firms
from Brownsville will also send floats
Prizes will be given the most origin
AZ and attractive cars and floats.
The Brownsville firms are. PARA
Bros. City Drug Store, Grants. Cis-
neros. Dement'S Marcelo Cara.
Groves and Co, Popular Stores.
Hargroves. Maautou's. Patterson.
Woolworth's. Stevenson's, Dayton
Tire Co, Alamo Iron Works. Eureka
Laundry. Frontier Lumber Co. IN
ternational Shoe Store and TugeIe
and Son.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-13

Curved tongs have been design
ed to handle hot boiled eggs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-13
Plans Made to Take
Care Of Biz Crowds

Plans are being made by Mata-
moros officials. as well as Browns
vile police and bridge authorities,
TO handle an enormous crowd during
the four days OF the Good Humor
Carnival
Attempts have been made 70 CO.
tain permission from Mexico City %
open the old international bridge
TO motor vehicle traffic. but whether
or not this effort has been success
fut Is not known today, II was
pointed out that one bridge would
be unable b efficiently hands the
large Number OF ears
Streets are being cleared M Ma
tamcross and many new men added
to the traffic force,
Officials will wear badges slrnl-
tying their authority. and will an
sWer questions rs 20 directions, To-
cation OF historic points, et0
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-13
Matarnoros Streets
Will Be Repaired

Although many MatamoroS streets
r now torn UP and under repair.
II was announced today that they
would be In excellent shape Satur-
day when the Good Humor festival
commences.
Many thoroughfares. including the
main street leading from the bridge
TO the main plaza. are torn up where
municipal laborers are laying a
modern sewage system. and cars
are forced 10 circle around and zig
gag down the street.
we hope TO have everything In
good condition for the fiesta Ma
tamoros officials said today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-13
FESTIVAL WILL
Lure TOURISTS
Many Thousand Visit ors
Expected To Come
Here For Event

An usually large number OF tour
lists are expected TO visit the VAL
ley over the weekend due to the
Good Humor carnival
A close check viii be kept OF the
international bridges to determine
the number OF ears and passengers
crossing into Mexico, and an APP
proximate estimate can be made
III this way, 1t was thought.
Not only will the fiesta be an
attraction. but this Is the regular
season for winter tourists in the
Valley.
The Brownsville Chamber Of Com
merce tourist department under the
hostess. Mrs. Ralph "A. Warden. will
aid visitors In every way possible.
and those visiting the chamber will
be asked 10 register.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-13
Exquisite Perfumes
At Moderate Prices

Imported perfume holds a lure
Tor the average woman that Is
well nigh irresistible: its subtle
fragrance is lingering as the
warmth OF q spring day. and as ex-
otto. Milady always desires these
exquisite odors as a finishing touch
but Is some times forced to forego
them as too expensive items.
Miniature Sizes
These dainty imported bottles are
70 be found at Manhattan Curio
shop in Matamoros in popular
miniature sizes, at miniature
prices. which the average woman
can easily afford. 1t Is surprising
how long one OF the small bottles
lasts. users find. because the es-
Sence OF important scents is poig-
mainland only q drop Of the per-
fume Is necessary.
OF course, the perfumes NAV be
bought IN larger sizes, but z. Las
ira. proprietor Of the Manhattan
shop. finds that the miniature sizes
are very popular with his women
customers. and for this reason has
completed an exclusive selection OF
al the popular foreign odors.
Other Novelties
The Manhattan Curio shops Ter
fur1e line is only one Of the fea-
lures which make It one Of the
most ~frequented spots In the border
city. Visitors know it is q place
where is gathered a colorful collec-
ton Of vivid "reminiscences OF ma
tive life IN MCNico; clever bits Of
statuary. brilliant zerapes. Indian
basketrv. pottery. exquisite laces
and drawn work. beads and neck
laces-all designed with the oddity
and picturesGueneSs which artisans
Of Old Mexico 50 aptly produce
The Manhattan Curio shop is near
the Catholic cathedral on the Mata-
moros plaza, a spot OF historical
interest. and easily accessible from
al points Of the border city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-13
MATAMOROS WAS
= = = =
A WALLED CITY
y - = = =
AT ONE PERIOD

When claims are made that
Matamoros is an old world city,
don't doubt ID.
Many long years ago the city.
much larger than IL now ik, was
surrounded BY "a huge wall. with
entrances AZ different points close
II guarded By armed forces.
Portions Of this historic wall still
stand, and attract large numbers
of tourists 10 whom walled cities
arc something 20 write home about.
q G. Richardson, secretary Of the
Brownsville Chamber Of Commerce.
said Friday that a large per cent
or BroWnsvilles citizenry was t.
norant OF the fact that the twin
city was once surrounded hy a wall.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-13
PEARL SANDWICH

NEW YQRK-Rich foods we're eff
Sgt. Ronald Slattery's menu. but ~
got 2 Of the richest morsels III
his life when ne bought an oyster
sandwich in a restaurant here. on
biting into the sandwich, he hit M
something hard. He bit again ana
hit On another hard object. The
policeman took the sandwich apart
and found within. six ~fair-sised
pearls. Much OF their value was
lost IN the cooking Of the iewela
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-13

The per capita consumption of
electric power in the United states
has increased from SOL kilowatt
hours IN 1920 70 an estimated con-
sumption Of 200 kilowatt hours IN
1880.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-13

japan outranks ail other Asiatic
countries In the use OF commercial
fertilizers. Its soil conditions and
density of population requiring in
tensive cultivation on al available
land.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-13

famous nome on
Washington, Mt. Vernon, viii De
erected here just Is II Is in the
United States during the French
international Colonial Exposition
which fs 70 open this spring. MT.
Vernon VIII be part OF the American
exhibit and viii feature an exact
replica OF the bedroom used bv
LAFAYETTE when he stopped with
Washington II cost the United
States $4,000 10 prepare the ex-
hibIk
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-13

Electric power will be installed
IN the tin mining districts OF Brit
iSh MalaYa.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-13

We never see the Ger side Of
the moon because the moon turns
upon It's axis In the same time
that II takes "a complete Its rcrolu-
ton around the earth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29
SUNDAY ACCIDENTS PLACE TWO ON D. L.
HARTFORD RETREAT
 MEDICAL STAFF
Increase in Number of Pa= tients Makes It Neces-
 sary to Add to Force
BOARD MET SATURDAY

Unprecedented increase in the number of patients admitted to the Hartford retreat has necessitated an expansion and reorganization in the personnel of the institution, 1t was announced Saturday by the board of managers.
 Since April 1.-the beginning of the fiscal year-there has been record number of 100 admissions. This number is the largest during a similar period in the more than lOe years of the history of the retreat. 1t is larger than the combined ad- missions at any two of the four other outstanding private hospitals for treatment of mental and nervous diseases in New England.
 As a result of this situation, under authority of the managers. the med ical staff is being doubled, the nursing force increased by 50 per cent and changes instituted to in- crease the capacity of the retreat. Tn line with, program which IS strongly emphasized, the enlarged staffs will be enabled to afford the patients more highly individualized care and, in this way, increase the recovery rate. In the eleven weeks during which the 100 admissions WOI0 LLduCs Ot RobAOAeS WSAS N~S charged from the retreat.
 Additional staff appointments, made on the basis of training and experience, include that of Dr Leslie R. Angus, M. D., as assistant physi-- elan; Miss Estelle E. Nesbitt, one of the foremost dietitians in the coun- try, as director of the dietary de- partment, and Charles R. Clarke, Jr director of physical training.
 Dr Angus is a graduate of both the college and the medical school at the University of Toronto. He received a degree in arts with first class honors. Taking special psychi- atric options from his second year, he was graduated in medicine with first class honors. He interned at the Western Hospital of Toronto and for one year engaged in post graduate work at Greens Square Hospital, London, England. Dr Angus is a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29
Taylor Awarded
 $11O2. Compensation
Chicknick Given $ll.73 Weekly for Hernia Disability

Compensation totalling $1,102.50 was awarded Harry Taylor of 26 Vermont street in an award ap- proved today in the compensation court by Commissioner Frederic M. Williams. Taylor was working at the plant of the Chase companies. Inc, when he received his injuries. He was so badly hurt that 1t was necessary to amputate his left index finger. He also suffered a fracture of the left ring finger.
 According to the medical and sur gical report filed with the court. Taylor has suffered a 30 per cent loss of the functioning of his left hand. The compensation will be paid at the rate of $21 weekly, for 52 and one-half weeks.
 Harry Chicknick of 32 Hill street, who suffered hernia while working at the plant of the Chase companies, Inc, was to-day awarded $11.73, weekly, for the period of disability.
 In the case of M. Wood of 22 Win ter street, Ansonia, who while work ing at the Ansonia plant of the American Brass company, sustained a hernia. Compensation Commissioner Williams approved an award of $16.49 weekly, for the period of in- expectation.
 Noel Michand of West Haven, while working for the Leon B. Bun- nell of New Haven, sustained lac erations of the chin, a fracture of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29
Boy Of Nine Loses Arm And Leg Under
 Wheels Of Freight
Joseph Oriskas Has Fighting Chance for Life Although on Danger List at Hospital -Fom-Year-Old Rose Ameida Suffers Fractured Skull When Struck By Car

private car was used for the trip, al- though the police ambulance arrived within a few minutes after word had been telephoned to headquar- ters.
 The condition of the youngster was so serious when admitted to the hospital that volunteers for blood transfusion were called. Several members of the police department volunteered. Patrolman John Whis- ton was selected. He gave a pint of blood to the injured boy.
 Deputy Coroner Smyth was at po- lice headquarters making queries about the Almeida girl when word was received of the Griskas boy. Ac- companied by Assistant Medical Ex- aminer Harold F. Morrill,, the dep uty coroner visited the scene of the accident. Detective Joseph Bender of the local detective bureau and B. A. Bird of the railroad police ques- tioned a number of men and youths road property shortly after the ac- that the lad attempted to climb aboard the freight as it passed through that section of the city and losing his hold fell underneath one of the cars.
 The little Almeida girl was in- jured about s o'clock last evening. The police were informed that the child ran in front of a trolley car near the intersection of Thomaston avenue and Sheffield street and into the path of the machine driven by Carter. The girl had alighted from the trolley car with her father and six-year old brother. Carter claimed that the accident was unavoidable s,as as he ,ad had no time to one car were questioned by the deputy coroner and he was released at 10 o'clock last evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29

The names of two youthful vic- tims of serious accidents yesterday remained to-day on the danger nsts of the local hospitals.
 with his right arm and left leg amputated by wheels of a fast mov. ing freight. Joseph Griskas, g, of 26 Lafayette street is lighting for his life at St Mary's hospital. The little lad was almost fatally injured last evening. He, was conscious to-day and his general condition appeareo more favorable than at an early Eour this morning when hope was lice and railroad officials were en-. gaged to-day in an Investigation ot the accident, which occurred near Magner Alley few yards from the youngster's home. It is beneYea that the boy attempted to steal 2 ride and lost his hold on a freight
 At the Waterbury hospital slight improvement was noted in the case of Rose Mary Almeida, 4, daughter of MT and Mrs Anthony A1meida, who was run down by an automo- bile near her home on Thomastpn avenue, The child suffered a 1rac- tured skull. Her condition became so serious last evening that 1t was decided at a consultation or attend ing physicians to operate. Later the doctors postponed this drastic step until to-day if the child's condition warrants it.
 Albert Carter, 26, of 19 Britton avenue, Torrington, is being held under bonds of $1,000 pending the child's recovery or death. He was questioned last evening by Deputy Coroner Walter w. Smyth. The lat ter is also conducting an inquiry in the case of the Griskas boy.
 The Griskas boy was found near a coal pocket about S:15 o'clock last evening, shortly after a freight train passed through here enroute to May brook, N. Y. Three men, Anthony Girdauskas of IS Lafayette street, Joseph Foley of S5S Bank street and Frank Kline of 164 Railroad Iiii street came across the injured boy and noting his serious condition had him rushed to the hospital. A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29
MA KENNEDY IS MARRIED TO NEW
 YORK MINISTER

Portland, Ore, June 9-(UP) - Mrs Minnie A. Ma" Kennedy. mother of Aimee Semple McPhersori Los Angeles evangelist, and the Rev R. c. Hudson, of New York, were reported on a honeymoon. some where in Oregon today. They were married early Sunday at a secret ceremony in Longyiew, Wash, near the Oregon state line, by the Rev J. c. Guy, with only three witnesses. The newly-weds eluded newspaper men and hurried away.
 T am very happy" said the beaE1- ing bride before the ceremony. she met the Rev Hudson while thcy were engaged in evanwelistic work at Angelus Temple, Mrs McPherson's church in Los Angeles. Friends of the couple were informed that Mrs McPherson. Learning of the we'd ding, said: "I have never heard of the Rev Hudson-but I wish them we'll"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29

MT Clarke, who is native of Connecticut, recently was awarded degree of bachelor of physical education and hygiene by Arnold College. His professional experience was obtained at the Homestead Private School in Madison, the Prince School, Strong School, Wood ward School, Clinton Avenue School and Rockbrook Camp, Brevard, N. C.. At college MT Clarke was a member of the Sword society, being eligible for admission as winner of fencing contest. He also played on varsity football, basketball and baseball teams, being captain of the varsity baseball team, and was &C.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29

fellow of the Alpha Amega Alpha honor fraternity, to which he was elected in 1927.
 Miss Nesbitt received a B. A. de- gree from the University of Illinois in 1923, majoring in dietetics and nutrition. Subsequently she received hospital training in dietetics at Johns Hopkins hospital and the Iowa University Hospital. For two years she was associated with the Children's Orthopedic Hospital in Seattle, Washington, and for the past three and half years she has been at the Municipal Tuberculosis Sani- tarium in Chicago, organizing and directing new dietary department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29
Wife Beater Is Held in $5,0OO
 Bonds To-day

Quincy, Mass, June 29.-(UP)- Charles A. H. Smith, 36, of Buffalo N, r., waived examination and was held in $5,000 ball for the Norfolk grand jury when he appeared in dis trict court here to-day, charged with assaulting his wife Dorothy.
 Smith was arrested June IS after he allegedly had beaten his wife on the head with revolver. Police quoted him as saying he had planned to kill her and their child and then commit suicide.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29
Police Select
 Convention Men
Name Eight to Represent Mutual Aid at East Eiayen
 Sessions

I liam Duggan, Patrick Mccabe, Pat rick Kennedy, Joseph Mccarthy and
 Joseph Petit. Captain Richard Le-
 roy was named alternate. In view of the fact that the East Haven police have been planning for the convention for several months and were successful in cb-
 taining financial support from mer-
 chants throughout the state 1t is
 more than likely that the coming session will be one of the greatest
 in the history of the association.
 There is plenty of interest in 1t which explains the why and where fore of the contests for the nomina- tions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29

Eight members of the Waterbury Police Mutual Aid association were chosen at a special meeting last eve- ming to represent this city at the State Police association convention, which is slated to be held next month in East Haven.
 There was plenty of competition for places on the delegation, but the battles were all of a very friendly nature. During the course of the meeting action was taken on several the association.
 The delegates chosen included Sergeant Luke Errico, Patrolmen Joseph Phelan, John McMahon, WiI-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29

Full size bed with the famous Witt Tiff brace to pre- vent wobbling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29
NORWAY DISPUTE
 WITH DENMARK

Oslo, Norway, Juns ee.-(UP).- The dispute between Norway and Denmark over the ownership ef the east coast of Greenland was believed Q have reached . critical stage te' day,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29

the right hand and a dislocated fin ger. He was granted $11.11, weekly for the time laid up.
 In another award approved today, Michael Eustace of Watertown was granted $20.19, weekly, for the per iod of incapacity. He sustained a badly confused toe on the right foot while working for pr. M. H. Merri- man of Watertown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29
AMERICAN WOMAN WON

Wimbledon, England. June 29 = (UP) = Mrs l.. A. Harper of Oak land, California, ranking American woman tennis player, and Mrs John Van Ryn of Philadelphia teamed to- day to win a second round Wimble- don women's double match from Miss Dorothy Alexander and Miss R Watson of England, 6-4, 6-S. Both teams drew first round byes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29

Miss Anne Kenny of Ludlow street has returned from vacation spent in the White Mountains and Sunapee Lake, N. H.
 MT and Mrs Abraham Mott and Mrs Emma Shove and Raymond Shove Jr., of South Elm street spent the week end at Cedar Land Park in Southbury.
 The Beth-El Sisterhood bridge jarty scheduled for tomorrow after noon at the home of Mrs Charles Rosengarten of Cloves Terrace has been postponed until a week from tomorrow.
 five ip rnapv aYtra c,Irfcular socia-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-29

Washington, June 2s - (UP) n The United Press learned today on good authority that Secretary of War Hurley plans to depart late in July for the Philippine Islands. Formal announcement is being withheld be- the cabinet might interfere with Hurley's plan.
The Washington times., 1931-06-10
Labor Union Fair
Parade Announced

Announcement was made yes
terday of plans for the parade
which will open the Central Labor
Union Fair and Exposition, at
Fifth Ave. and Florida Ave. N. W.,
next Monday.
The exposition is sponsored by
the Northeast Business Mems
Association, the Union Terminal
Market Mems Association and
the Central Labor Union. All
American Legion bands III Wash
ington are being asked to par.
ticipate in the parade and more
than 500 automobiles and deco
rated floats will take part, it was
stated.
The Washington times., 1931-06-10
::SERVEN FETES
!. OLD FRIENDS

Celebrating his twenty-eighth
anniversary of private life since
he left the Civil Service Commis-
sion as chief examiner in 1903,
"A. Ralph Serven, Washington at
torney. entertained at luncheon
yesterday the members OF the
commission staff who were there
when he was named chief exam.
liner, June 8. 1895, by President
Cleveland. He held this post
I seven years. !.
His luncheon guests were Ctvll
Service Commissioner George r.
: Wales, John T. Doyle, secretary:
eDr. Thomas A. Griffin, chief OF
the editing and recruiting oil
vision; Henry A. Hesse, chief in
Vestigator; DIR. A. r. Butler, med
ical. examiner; Calvin w. Bart
! lett. Orville S. Swank, Frank A.
walker, Ruloff r. Strattan,
{ Matthew F. Halloran and Lewis
n. Fisher.
4 Mr.. Serven recalled how the
Civil Service Commissions EN-
z tire staff numbered but 81 back
in 1895. and only 1886 positions
I were classified under the Civil
= Service law.
\ The Washington force Of the
sCivil Service now numbers 395
4 In addition to the field workers,
5 and on June 80, 1880, there we1e
4 462 ,es3 positions in the classified
z service.
The Washington times., 1931-06-10
ALexandrian Kills
Self With Shotgun

Richard T. Pothast, Alexandria,
ended his life late yesterday with
a shotgun in the parlor OF his
home. He was found by his wife.
Pothast, according to his FAM
ily. had been in i'll health for sew
eral weeks, and had been forced
to give UP employment.
The Washington times., 1931-06-10
Weather Details
FORECAST TILL P. NJ. THURSDAY


For the District Of Columbia cloudy
and continued cool tonight: Thursday
nsrtIy CLOUDY and slightly warmer; mod
crate northerly winds.
For Maryland. mostly cloudy tonight; ;
Thursday partly cloudy, somewhat
warmer in north portion; moderate to
fresh northerly winds
For virginia, partly cloudy. tonight
and Thursday; somewhat warmer in
north and west portions Thursday; mod
crate to fresh northsrly winds.
TIDE TABLE
TodayaHish tides, S:S3 a. m. and
S:S2 D. m. Low tides. 1927 a. m. and
Tomorrow-High tides, 4:21 a. m. and
4:S2 p. m. Low tides, 1i:10 a. m. and
1l:14 .. m.
sun AND MOS
She sun rose today. 4I2 a. m. and
sets 1892 m.
The sun rises Thursday. A42 a. m.
and sets 1888 D. m.
The moon rises today. 1:22 a. m. and
The moon rises Thursday. 1:4S a. m.
and sets S:1s D. m.
LOCAL TEMPERATURES
Yesterday. Today.