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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-20

Graduation exercises at Col. Sam
Robertson's second University OF
Hard Knocks were held last night
at the Del Mar Inn at Brazos
Island.
There Col. Robertson and Ewing
Clark were hosts to the San Ben
ito and Brownsville school boys and
other workers. who have helped 70
build the Del Mar developments
during the summer
Most of the boys are going back
70 their homes now, and TO school
in a few weeks.
In talking TO them Col. Robert,
son stressed the benefits they have
received from the work az Padre
Island in the way Of getting along
with their fellow men. and in do
ing things through coordinated eff
fort.
You have received an education
here OF a kind which you can not
get every place ne said.
There Is too much brick and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-20
Hard Knocks University
Holds Last Exercises

mortar, and too little brains In
much of our educational system
today.
What schoc-i should teach. In
my opinion. is the ability 10 think.
once you get that you a get
your " education. whether in a
real university. or in the Univer-
sity OF Hard Knocks"
The faculty or the uni. crsity
and the students talked briefly at
the meeting.
One graduate or Col. Sans first
University OF Hard Knocks. which
VIZ on Padre Island four years ago
when he was developing there,
talked. This was Santos Ceyanes
Of Brownsville.
Bill Isles, San Benito. inner or
the labor prize there last year Of
fered by the American Legion for
the hardest working schoc' pupil.
and two nee candidates fer the
prize were a. the gathering.
Mr.. Clark acted as postmaster
at the banquet.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-20
MILITARY FUND
HEARING SET
Second Injunction Suit Is
Filed To Restrain
Road Work

The fight 10 prevent the Browns
vile commissioners precinct from
expending money of the Military
highway until other designated
roads are constructed was renewed
here Wednesday when plaintiffs ~
the case filed an amended original
petition and bill for injunction.
Judge "A. M. Kent set the hearing
on the bill for 3 a. M. Saturday.
The judge recently dissolved a
temporary injunction, but the plain
tiffs have filed an amended petition.
The restraining order sought
would prevent the Brownsville COM
mlssioners' precinct from cOntribu-
ting 500 1929 toward completion OF
gaps IN the Military highway.
The plaintiffs allege that the pre-
cinct has not fulfilled obligations
contained In a court order setting
out the roads 20 De constructed IN
Precinct No. ?.
The first road named Il the
Brownsville-Boca Chica highway and
the second Is designated as from
AAE " IO.L 41dUEA DI NnE
shortest practical connection from
Brownsville Boca Chica road when
completed"
The plaintiffs maintain this road
has not been built and that the
precinct cannot aid III construction
OF the Military highway until this
has been done.
They also state IN the petition
that they had no notice or the
order d~issolving the first temporary
injunction.
Plaintiffs are Jesse bennett. "A.
y. Dickinson. Jr.. Mrs. Nellie Fs-
person Stewart and Harry L. Stew
art.
The defendants named in the
petition are the commissioners court
the Merchants National bank. state
highway department and r. ~.
Briggs g. Co.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-20
BANK RULING
Is CLARIFIED
New Depository May Be
Liable If Resources
Exhausted
Especial TO The Herald.)

EDINBURG, Aug. 2O.-Ordering
proceedings against the old Edinburg
State bank not to include the Ameri-
can State Bank and Trust Co. BY
the commissioners court early this
week has caused confusion, County
Judge r. @. Couch said yesterday.
A complete text Of the order will
clear up the matter. Judge Couch
said. making a special point Of the
clause which states that the claims
will first be pushed against the old
Edinburg State bank, but in event
resources OF the old depository are
eXhaused. consideration CT steps rs
r whether the new depository. the
American bank which absorbed the
old bank Oct. II, 1880. IS liable, will
be taken. Judge Couch pointed out.
The order as recorded on the min
utes or the commissioners court,
passed by the vote OF B r. Byers,
willard Ferguson. and Judge Coucn
over the negative votes OF w. II.
Atwood and f. l.. Calhoun follows.
1T is therefore ordered that all
attorneys representing the said Hi
dalgo county and its said political
subdivisions, or any Of them In any
pending or anticipated litigation BE-,
and they are hereby instructed with
respect TO said claims against the
said Edinburg State Bank and Trust
Company. 70 dismiss said American
State Bark and Trust company from
any and all pending litigation with
respect 10 said claims. and be further
instructed not 20 proceed against the
said American State Bank and Trust
company in any future litigation
with respect 70 said claims until
and unless so authorized TO proceed
against the said American State
Bank and Trust company by further
orders Of this court.
But that said dismissal as well as
this order be without prejudice TO the
rights OF said Hidalgo county and It's
political subdivisions 10 IN the fu-
ture, proceed against the said Ameri-
can State Bank and Trust company.
az the law and the facts subsequent
~ developing shall authorize and
Justify IN the judgment Of the court
to pursue these remedies against the
Edinburg State Bank and Trust Co.
sureties on the depository bonds Of
the bank, and stockholders Of the
bank.
said remedies % BE- exhausted
against said parties before any
action shall be taken or instituted
against the American State Bank
and Trust company"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-20
FINAL DRIVE
ON REBELS IN
CUBA BEGINS
800 Reported Killed
AS Planes Bomb
Forces

HAVANA, Aug. 20-P)-Victor-
ious in the First important battle
OF the revolution, government
troops, airplanes and a gunboat
joined forces today to drive the
rebels from northern Oriente pro-
vince.
The federals successfully com
pleted a three-day siege Of Gibara,
on the northern coast of Oriente
yesterday. official sources said. and
surrounded their enemies on the
outskirts Of the town. The number
OF casualties was not announced but
newspapers estimated that between
200 and 300 men we're killed and
wounded.
Arms Captured
A million rounds OF ammunition,
81 machine guns and 800 rifles
were said 70 have been captured
by the government. The fleeing
insurgents took refuge in a rail-
way tunnel and their capture was
reported to be imminent. A num-
Der Of their leaders were believed
10 have been slain.
Learning that an expedstional
force had landed at Gibara, the
government dispatched a number
Of planes and the gunboat Patria
70 the scene. The fllers were said
10 have dropped between 900 and
1000 bombs on the rebel forces and
the Patria bombarded the harbor.
Rural guard forces from Holquin
advanced on the town and were
met bv machi7e gun fire. Support
ed BY troops and coast guard
artillery from Oriente and Santa
Clara, the loyalists encircled Glib
ara and, aided BY an attack from
the sea and air. disloged their
a~dverSarfes after severe fighting.
Battles Loom
At the same time, Pres. Gerardo
Machado was directing his men III
stamping out the instruction in
Santa Clara province. Train-loads
OF troops have left Havana for
that section in recent days but lit
tie IS heard or their movements
TWO thousand armed insurgents
are reported to be scattered about
the province, deploying for an en-
gagement with the loyalists.
OppoSitionist headquarters here
circulated bulletins warning women
and children to keep off the streets
but the city remained quiet. Mill
tary censorship on outgoing news
dispatches was lifted but the press
still encountered difficulty in get
ting reliable information from in
land points.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-20
DANCY FORMS
OFFICE BUDGET
Amount Agreed For Fiscal
Year Less Than Former
Year Expenses

Operating expenses for the office
Of county Judge or Cameron county
for the fiscal year beginning Aug.
/, 1881 as agreed upon between
Judge Oscar G. Dancy and County
Auditor II. M. Shelton are s403 less
than the amount expended for the
office in 1880 and $3.50 less than
the amounts proposed by Shelton
in his original budget figures. a
check OF records at the courthouse
revealed this morning.
The budget as submitted BY
Shelton provided for the salary OF
Judge Dancy at 5000, the same
amount as received in 1890. Other
proposals included the sums OF
$1,000 fo- clerk hire; 1000 for
travelling expenses and $3.50 for
lunacy fees.
On the recommendation OF Judge
Dancy the clerk hire item was
raised 70 $1,000 for the coming
year, and the travelling expense
item cut from the $1,000 proposed
BY Auditor Shelton 70 $500 and the
lunacy fees from $3.50 70 500.
In 1890 the salary stood at 5000,
and actual expenditures OF the
county Judges office included 81. O00
for clerk hire. sl095 for travelling
expense and SlS for lunacy fees.
Several trips were made to the
east by the judge in that year,
which accounts for the high travel
ing expense for the period.
Mr.. Shelton ana / are in alb
solute accord in the efforts being
made BY him as county auditor "a
cut down the expense OF running
the county" Judge Dancy stated
this morning. There IS no argu-
met between US. To be sure. he
interprets the law TO mean that
the maximum salary 70 which
am entitled as county Judge Is
$1,000. while / contend that 5000
Is the minimum and that $4,000 Is
the maximum. However, 7 have
publicly stated many times prior 10
the consideration Of the budget
that I do not intend TO ask for
the higher figure. and that state
ment still, stands as made"
Total expense OF the office o!
county Judge for 1880, including
the salary OF the Judge. wass7.i03.
Figures submitted by SHELTON for
the current year totaled $3.50. and
on revision by the judge now stand
al 5000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-20
Bald Headed Men
Are Movie Shy

CHICAGO, Aug. 20-lPD-
B~ald-headed men may De shy.
j. G.. Richardson. wanting 50
Of them for a motion picture
Of some kind, put the follow
ing al IN a newspaper.
"Wanted-fifty bald-headed
men. neat appearing: one days
work: apply 10 q. M
Nobody responded.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-20
Oil Merger Looms

NEW YORK. Aug. 20. LPl-News-
papers forecast today that five large
ol companies would soon announce
their merger. with assets TN excess
OF Sl-O0O.OO0, 600. The name will d.
either the Associated Petroleum
Corp or the Commonwealth Oh
Co.
The companies participating Az The
merger are the Sinclair Consolidated
Oil Corp. the Tidewater Associated
Oil Co. The Prairie OIL and Gas
Co, the Prairie Pipe Line Co. AMI
the Rio Grande Oil co. The new
CORPORATION will issue 25.OOOO0G
shares OF no par stock.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-20
Valley Robbery
Suspect Freed

Ysidro Garcia, who has been
held by Willacy county officers as
a suspect in the Pas0 Real robbery,
has been released and cleared Of
implication in the affair.
Garcia y a farmer, living north
OF Mercedes.
Although people in the robbery
at first identified Garcia as one
of the bandits. they later expressed
doubt. The men who staged the
robbery spoke English, they state,
while Garcia Is unable 70 speak
English.
Another man. known TO have
participated II the Olmito train
wreck during the bandit troubles
OF 1915. was held as a suspect also
for a while.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-20
.-Ray Changes Annual
Plant Into Perennial

ITHACA. y. Y, Aug. 20-lP-In
experiments 10 learn more about
effects OF x-rays upon evolution.
an annual plant has been changed
into a perennial at Cornell Uni
versity. The annual has 10 be
raised from seed yearly. while the
perennial comes UP each spring
from roots.
Although no x-rays are known III
the process a. evolution III nature.
very similar short wave radiation
exists in rocks all over the earth's
surface, 50 that the X-rays both
give a picture Of what Is possible
happening in nature, and also a
new tool for use OF the scientist.
Later Il may become useful for
the horticultur!st and gardener.
The plant which changed is
nature at Cornell Is the euchiaena.
the closest Wild relative to eorn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-20

There are two species, Mexicana,
the annual, and perenris, the
perennial.
Some OF the seed was exposed 10
x-rays for a few minutes and then
terminated. The young stalk be-
gan life as an annual. but later
on. while still young. II developed
some OF the appearances OF a
perennial. Then the annual por-
ton dried up and disappeared, and
the remaining stalk developed into
a true perennial.
Ii has been customary TO classify
this perennial as a distinct species.
Therefore II the change at Cornell
stands the rigid tests which will
be made to find some error in this
seeming miracle. a single shot or
x-rays may be credited with Gre
ating a new species virtually over
night
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-20

STEPHENVILLE. Aug. 2n-P-
C.. 4. Ferguson. 7S-year-old pio-
neer. died at his home here today.
He had lived IN Erath county "
years and was the father OF five
Texas college officials.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-20
Show Attached

WASHINGTON. Aug. 20. lE-The
lOl ranch Wild west show today was
resting on a siding ON the Pcnnsyl-
vania railroad in nearby MARYLAND
with l0l attachments against it.
After two weeks OF trouble hers
where 10 went broke and left yagps
cue about 300 employees. the show
pulled out last night for headduar-
tiers IN Oklahoma. It travelled about
two miles In Prince Georges county,,
where the sheriff tagged the train
and submitted claims amounting 10
$4,000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-20
Turtle Marathon
Drivers Apply

The turtle marathon proposed
by Brown White OF San Benito
has taken.
In Brownsville Wednesday for
a few minutes en- route 70 his
ranch IN Mexico, Mr.. White stat
ed that he had received more
than a dozen written applica-.
tons from persons desiring 70 act
as jockey on the turtle back ride
from Brownsville TO New York.
Latest application came from
two girls in San Antonio who
claimed to be turtle jockeys par
excellence.
The turtle Is now on the way
from the Mexico ranch to
Brownsville and may arrive by
January i.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-20
Mayor Ill

LONG BEACH, Cal, Aug. 20. p
Two weeks rest should effect the
recovery OF Mayor I. l.. Bradford o.
Dallas. Tex. from a condition which
induced a slight heart attack and
sent him u a hospital. his physician,
Carl Bishop. said today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-20
BORDER CITY
ASKS CLOSING
DURING DAY
Petitions Are Sent
Rubio and State
Chieftains

A conference bet~ en Browns
vile and Matamoros people n CO.
ordinate efforts or these twin bur-
der cities Ia the bridge closing con-
troverSy was suggested today.
IL is likely that representatives
or the two cities VIII gather In Al
day or two I'm order ~ discuss what
would be- a suitable closing hour
insofar Az regular business and So
cial contacts OF the two cities are
concerned.
Retaliation Sought
The conference suggestion xa4
made Immediately after news waa
received here that Matamoros peo-
pie had sent IN telegram 90 Pres.
RublO OF Mexico asking that thn
bridges here be cIscd during tho
day, apparently I'm retaliation FOR
the Q o'clock closing hour az night
now enforced by American officials.
Belief that the two cities can
make much better progress IN &C.
curing a settlement on an hour
that they consider Just, through
concerted effort. without antagun-
izing any officials Y Washington
or Mexico City, was expressed bY
local people.
Petitions I'm the form 1f lengthy
kilograms were forwarded thia
morning 70 the secretary OF govern
ment in Mexico City and ~ Gov.
Francisco Castcllancs. Jr.. w Tam
aulipas by the Matamoros city gov
eminent asking the closing on in
ternatiOnal bridges in Tamaullnas
during the hours 3 20 T. "a. IN. and
I 70 8 p. m.
Wires were sent after numerous
petitions and protests had been
made q Mayor Roberto ~. Garcia
Of Matamoros by the merchants
and residents ~ the border city.
Directors Meet
Matamoros Chan. cr or Com
merce officials decIArgl they would
BE- ready 10 second the move taken
by Mayor Garcia. we viii hold
"a meeting Of directors today and
confer on the matter. but 4 believe
AZ Is the duty or the Matum0rus
chamber to lend It's support ~ tha
city government. or course tina
closing of International brides on
the Mexican side az the river means
"A restriction W commerce Oh both
sides and therefore "A straininR on
relations along the border and be-
tween the two countries" Ruben
"A. Martinez. secretary of tn Mat
amoros chamber, declared. The
chamber will do all nm ity power
10 straighten out the matter, but
there Is = limit % everything no
said.
Mexico City Quiet
Arcade PadtIa. Immigration
chief, declared that he has not re-
celved word from Mexico City. *
have wired the head OF the imml-
grafton department I'm Mexico. but
have not received a answer and
! 90 not wish the relations between
the two countries 70 become es-
tranged." ne said.
MatamoroS merchants have ask
ed bridge closing I'm reprisai "a
hours fixed by the American gov
eminent at 3 p. m.. Business has
materially decreased I'm Natam0ros
due To- the lack Y tourist traffic
and restrictions placed On the Dor
der crossings by the American % v
eminent, merchants say.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-20
Plan Wheat Sale

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.=F-
The Farm Board has replied TO the
Chinese government that the grain
sterilization corporation would be
glad TO enter negotiations Tor the
sale OF 1000 900 bushels OF wheat
for relief Of flood suffererS
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-20
Buys Interest

CBy Staff Correspondent)
SAN BENITO. Aug. 20.-walter
w. Housewrlght has purchased the
stock OF II. &. Marshall In The
San Benito Bank and Trust COM
pany, and has assumed his duties
as active vice-president. Mr.. Mar
shall will remain with the bank
until September T. II was announced
today
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-20
Vet Care Advocated

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20-P-A
strong national defense policy and
Increased care for disabled veter-
ems were advocated today in a
statement by Ralph It. ONel,
national commander Of the Amer
lean Legion
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-20


made to cut expenses.
That's one good thing about
slack business periods.
We get our feet on the ground.
Find lots OF ways for saving
money.
Money that vas being spent IN
n more or less haphazard manner.
Doing no particular good.
e let 1t be said that IN
our valley" is opposed to the
spending OF money for legitimate
advancement OF any city or county.
Not so.
We do commend the looping of
OF useless expenditures.
And we are glad that u public
officials are becoming money con-
scious.
It's a good thing.
FREE SPENDING is one thing.
Extravaganza is another.
We should spend.
Spend for necessities
Too many Of us going without
things We really need.
Now IS the time TO buy them.
Not to squander. but TO invest.
VIII speed I'D business.
put the cold coin Of the realm
IN circulation.
Just as Brownsville's COMPARE
lively small school building pro-
gram Is doing.
Inst as true OF individuals as OF
counties or cities or school districts.
WONDER HOW much money
Valley creameries are putting in
i circulation?
ii was told by one who knows that
TIE creamery at Kingsville paid
ont in cream checks In one year
a sum equal 10 n hall the value
81 the Valleys citrus crop last
season.
Over a million and a half dol
lars paid for cream.
Paid In small sums.
But paid every week.
Reminds us OF the old slogan a
Mercedes bank used TO carry In
ali its advertising.
~Dairy COWS bring In money ev-
cry week"
They do. Cash money.
The COW. SOW and hen triligy
work Just as hard in the Valley
as anywhere.
Provide a regular income.
An income that will provide a
living for the average farm family.
Leaving the citrus and the vege-
table and the cotton and such
money as velvet.
And velvet IS a good thing 70
have around the house.
softens many a hard place.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-20
IN OUR
VALLEY
MORE EMPHASIS on tourists.

MORE EMPHASIS on tourists.
We talk a lot about getting the
tourist crop. but comparatively few
OF US are tourist wise.
In fact, few OF Us seem to have
an idea Of what attracts tourists
to a section.
Railroads operating In the VAL
ley are coming to 1t.
They want the passenger busl-
ness.
We want the passengers the
roads will bring.
Identical interests.
That's why we are glad that the
Mopac in its next booklet Will
feature sports in the Valley.
VIII present the Valley as a play
ground.
Appealing to the hunter, the
fisher. the swimmer. the golfer.
People who have the leisure to
play have the money to indulge
their hobbies.
And we have what they want.
witness Major Generals Mccoy
and Fechet.
Gen. Fechet hops In his plane
at washington In the morning.
Flies 70 Atlanta.
Picks up Gen. MCCOY.
They both are In Brownsville the
night OF the same day.
Why7
Wanted to be here for the first
day OF the white wing season.
just goes TO show how people
who know are anxious for what
the Valley has.
Army officers in the course OF
duty 90 everywhere.
All who have eve been stationed
in the Valley are anxious to get
back.
Want our hunting, want our
fishing.
And the rest of the U. s. would
be the same way II We could but
get them down here just once.
And incidentally. closing the in
ternational bridges at 9 p. m. VIII
hurt our tourist business.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-20
THE WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Valley:
Partly cloudy TO occasionally some
what unsettled Thursday night and
Friday. Light TO moderate mostly
southerly winds on the west coast
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-14
BY BEN STERN

MORE and more is consideration
I'VE given the availability of Frank
DALEY, 1928 Democratic nominee for
Governor, as candidate for the
same honor next year.
Those who are opposed to the
candidacy of Paul v. McNutt, In
diana law school dean and past ma
tional commander of the American
Legion, feel that the strength in the
party built up by Daley three years
ago will be found still existent when
called for.
There are, however, many who
believe and say that Daley did not
give all the aid within his power
TO the party in the 1890 campaign.
1t is also remembered that. Nc
Mutt stumped the state day after
day in behalf of the ticket and
answered every call for his services.
Dailey's "out" on the charge OF
having been derelict in the duty
he owed his party is contained in
the statute which torbidS any police
official from taking an active part
III politics.
AS a member of the board of pub
lie safety here. he comes under the
provision of this bar, his friends
point out.
Dailey's services on the board OF
public safety are accorded both
praise and criticism.
Many feel he made a grievous err
TOR in accepting the appointment
from Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan.
He has not attended many board