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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
MURRAY ASKS
BOARD AIRING

OKLAHOMA CITY. Sept. 2i-tR
Gov. w. Fl. tAlfalfa Bib Murray
today had carried to Pres. Hoover
his demand that the public be in
formed in detail Just what was
done with both wheat and cotton"
bought by the federal farm board
AM the sterilization corporation.
Gov. Murray earlier had asked
Chairman Stone OF the farm board
to reveal the whereabouts Of the
wheat held by the sterilization
corporation. and inquired II any
OF II had been loaned to millers
Gov. Murray sent the following
telegram to Pres. Hoover yesterday:
Your farm board and its stab'i-
ization corporation have deceiv: 4
the public as to what was done
with the wheat and cotton they
allege they took off the market last
year.
Il call upon you to insist that
they give In detail just what was
done with both wheat and cotton.
Your personal and party trans
actions are your own concern, but
I submit that except the interna-
ti0r<s secrets OF the state depart
ment, the official acts Of all de-
partments and boards under you
are facts the public are entitled To
know, and not De deceived"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
IN OUR
VALLEY

week" ~ that Mercedes baRkS1sed
to advertise.
FIRST SHIPMENT OF citrus ex-
pected today
By m San Benlto firm.
Can you remember back when-
the Resaca City had FOR IT, motto.
we Grow 10 First?
Fruit scheduled To no out today
from orchards az r. Feria and
Sar BenitO-
Owned by Lovett A. Kirk. ship
pers OF San Benitc.
Time was In the Valley when
the first bale OF cotton created
much excitement. and rightly 50.
For a money crop was on the
way 20 market
Time Is when the fir. shipment
OF citrus should create excitement.
For q money crop ~ on the way
TO market.
And the money that citrus Will
bring into his Valley will make
the cotton money Or former years
look like the ~proverbial 30 cents.
No insult meant 10 King Cotton.
Let him hold his vasSalS ln th0s.
sections unable TO raise the sweet
est tasting grapefruit II the world.
Let him wave his sceptre I'm those
parts where vegetables cannot be-
grown every month An the year.
We begrudge him not his ing
dom.
Only thankful are we that we are
no. part or II.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
Valley Produce
Costs Studied
(By staff CORRESPONDENT

SAN BENITO, Sept. 2l.-A hear
ing before the U. 8. tariff COM
mission has been set for Oct. 10
TO consider data relative TO the
cost Of production of tomatoes.
peas. green beans. lima beans, egg
plant, okra, cucumber and pep
pers. according to q notice received
this morning by j. Z. Bell, man.
ager Of the Tan Benito Chamber
OF Commerce.
The hearing has been called rs
result OF a. attempt to revise the
tariff charges on these commod-
tiles downward. which Is princi-
pally toStered by Americans having
interests on the west coast OF Mex
icoy, Bell stated.
Tariff on these commodities
was raised about three years ago,
and since that time persistent ef-
forts have been made TO induce
the commission to lower the rates
then placed on these commodities
produced by the Valley.
Shippers and growers OF this
section have agreed that the pres
ent schedule Is Of help in main
tanning prices here.
1t Is not known whether the Val
ley will be represented at the
Washington hearing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
City Briefs

Orval w. Johns, ALI A. Lewis and
p. +. Roselle, who are connected
with the engineering department OF
the International water commits
sion, are in the city.
We have a number OF nice cot
tages with and without shower
baths and inside toilets ready for
occupancy at Del Mar on the Gulf
shore twenty-five miles east OF
Brownsville. Adv.
Miss Lucille Waters. employed in
the county clerks office, has re-
turned from her vacation.
Judge A. NJ. Kent opened a term
of civil district court here Monday.
IT, appearance docket i to be
called Tuesday morning.
J.. s. Raley left Monday by plane
for Cristobal and Taliel l.. Arzac
left for Managua, also by plane.
Fine panel doors, sl.95 each:
windows csc each; new and used
pipe; 200 off on almost all hard
ware and furniture. Salvage Com
pany, Sd and Fronton SITS. Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
Bullet Fatal

SHERMAN, Sept. 81. ReJ. Q.
Adamson, 81. former Grayson county
Judge, and assistant attorney. died
yesterday from a bullet wound re-
ceived late Saturday while sitting on
a park bench In the Sherman bust
less section.
Two charges were filed a -
z. w. Wiley Green Of Dorches. III
Justice OF the peace court yesterday.
One charge was for murder in con-
nection with Adamson's death and
the other for assault to murder Lo--
in Gooding.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
VALLEY FRUIT
READY TO MOVE
tBy Staff Correspondent


SAN BENITO, Sept. 21.- First
grapefruit shipment Of the 1882
season will roll from San Benito
early Tuesday morning, consisting
OF a full carload OF the Valley
grapefruit packed and shipped by
Lovett a. Kirk Of this place.
The fruit came from La Feria
and San Benito orchards owned by
the firm, and successfully passed
the juice and sugar content tests
imposed by the state department
Of agriculture. The car will be ready
to roll Monday night. members Of
tn firm stated this morning.
Those who have tasted the fruit
from the orchards furnishing the
first Valley shipments report 1t I'D
to standard in every way. All fruit
going into the carlot shipment has
been colored and Is reported to
prese9t a pleasing appearance.
Destination OF this first ship
ment was not announced by the
firm.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
OCEAN
filters MAKE
ALASKAN HOP

NOME. ALASKA. Sept. q. -R-
Don Moyle and Cecil A. Allen.
California filters h failed In an
attempt to make q nonstop flight
from Japan to America and were
missing for several days In the
north Pacific, arrived here last
night after a flight of about 600
miles from Miano Pilgino, Siberia.
The aviators arrived at eos d.
m, tcorrect) C11:05 ' m, c. s. IT,
having left the Siberian coast at
9:15 a. m, Monday, Siberian time,
the difference being accounted for
in their crossing Of the interna-
tional date line.
Plane Is Sound
Moyle' and Allen said they had
been unable TO obtain aviation
gasoline in Siberia and asserted
they had used Diesel engine fuel
TO fly across the Boring sea to
Nome. They said they burned a
hole in the exhaust pipe Of their
plane, but that otherwise 1t was
in good condition.
The filters said they would re-
main here today to wor kon their
plane and :ttend receptions.
we n pretty glad TO return to
American soil again." said Moyle
as he climbed out Of the plane.
I'VE are feeling fine, although we
had a close rail- with fraezfp0
weather"
Moyle said they flew into several
snowstorms Will crossing the
Boring sea. Bad weather, he said,
forced them to 90 far up the Sibe-
rian coast line before making the
crossing.
Found On Island
The fliers left Samushiro Beach,
Japan, Sept. 7 with a heavy load
OF gasoline. announcing they ex-
pected TO make u 4,465 mile nom
stop flight 70 Seattle. Nine GAYS
later they turned up at Miano Pill
gino, after having b, picked I'D
on a little island off the Siberian
coast by a Russian ship.
They said they had flown "a
hours over the Pacific, had been
forced down on an uninhabited
island OF the Aleutian chain and
had managed TO take off for ST.
IBERIA again after spending eight
days on the Aleutian island wait
ing out a storm.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
PROPERTY DAMAGE
IN QUAKE

TOKYO, Sept. 2l-tP)-Japan's
more severe earthquake since 1924
shook Tokyo and adjacent regions
today. Incomplete reports showed
twelve deaths, 40 seriously injured
and considerable property damage.
The quake occurred at l1:20 a.
m, 1920 p. m, Sunday Central
Standard Time.) Telephone and
telegraph lines in Gumma and
Saitama procedures. where the
sheeks we're the worst, were torn
down.
First reports agreed that many
houses collapsed, causing the fatal
tiles. Yokohama Kofu. Shizuoka,
Fukushima, Nagoya and various
other cities on Hondo island felt
the shocks.
Thousands OF persons ran from
their homes in Tokyo and Yoko-
hama. where the great earthquake
OF 1928 did enormous damage and
instilled in the populace an acute
fear OF earth shocks.
Department stores and other
business places. which were throng-
ed with morning shoppers, witness
ed scenes bordering upon panic.
Fissures appeared In the pave
ment of many Tokyo streets.
Because Of crippled communica-
ton lines reports from the affected
areas were slow in reaching here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
SHOUSE FOR
BEER, FLAYS
FARM BOARD

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7i-tF-A
democratic platform declaring for
light wines and beer and a pro-
hibition referendum Is favored by
Jouett Shouse. chairman or the
party's national executive COM
mittee.
Other legislation which he would
have democrats advocate In me
coming session OF congress includes
abolition OF the farm board. tariff
revisions. re-enactment OF the
wagner bill TO establish employ
ment offices nationally, the five
day week for federal employees and
opposition to the use OF the IT.
junction In labor disputes.
Personal Views
Shouse's views, which he describ-
ed as entirely personal. were pub
lished BY the Woman's national
democratic club In the democratic
bulletin. The bulletin has also ask
ed other partA leaders 10 submit
their platform ideas.
Shouse said the rarty should
R&|A%G AN1tA III y kA0AAA8AAA0AA -
ference by offering a substitute for
the eighteenth amendment. con-
gress first would have 10 pass the
substitute. Shouse held. however.
in voting On IL the members need
not voice personal endorsement
but could merely state a willing
ness to offer the people the chance
TO pass judgment In the knowledge
that unless and until ratified BY
three-quarters OF the states, the
substitute cannot be effective"
He urged immediate amendment
Of the volstead act 10 legalize ght
wines and beer, cont-ndilg the
beer tax alone would yield immense
revenue and employment would be
provided for several hundred thou
sand idle men"
The democratic leader criticized
the Hoover administration and
condemned national isolation as a
foreign policy. On the inter-Rov-
ernmental debt moratorium. M
said, Pres. Hoover waited until
the last minute Of the last ho-- o,
the last day."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
HIDALCO AUDIT
GOES TO JURY


EDINBURG, Sept. 2l.-The most
thorough investigation into HI
daigos financial condition, num-
erous other indictments against
former county officials and private
firms, and an investigation OF re-
cent numerous criminal assault
charges filed in the county. were
indicated this morning in Judge
Hood Boone's charges TO the 18th
district criminal court grand Jury.
Expect New Indictments
Although the first few Jaws will
be spent in considering charges
against ~ persons now lodged in
the county jail, the jury is expected
TO begin the most thorough in
vestigation Of Hidalgos political
middle since the first OF so indict-
ments against former officials.
rms and private citizens we're re-
turned several months ago.
The present grand jury has be-
lore u an audit completed last
week, In which the belief was \
pressed that the county has basis
lor claims 70 recover more than
5000 600 from various individuals
and firms: in which numerous
apparent irregularities in the han
ding and disbursement Of county
FUNDS were found; and a number
OF photoStatic copies OF checks and
accounts, together with volumes Of
figures on county transactions.
Probe Assault Charges
Judge Boone also charged the
grand jury TO investigate carefully
charges OF criminal assault. x
planning that in many cases III
feelings were responsible for ground
less charges. Existence of bawdy
houses and liquor dives also will be
investigated.
The present Investigation Is the
third by grand juries into financial
irregularities in the past year, and
the last TO be held by the 10Th
district. Hidalgo county en' rs a
new district, the end, recently
created, following the present term
Of court.
Members OF the present grand
jury are: G. d. Martin, McAllen,
foreman; F. NJ. Bussie, Mission: p.
W. Doster, McAllen; r. r. Talbot,
Mercedes; r. M. Bussie. Mission;
p. w. DoSter. McAllen: r. r. Tai
bot, Mercedes: Fred Edeling. Jr.,
Mercedes: A. NJ. Tarburtton. Edin-
burg: j. E. Reid. Donna: A. j.
Stephens, Edcouch: F. A. Whitaker,
Edcouch: c. ID. Boehuke, San Juan:
3. r.. Guess. Weslaco; and r.
Stahl, Weslaco.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
LINDYS Lend
PLANE TOAD
FLOOD RELIEF

NANKING. China. Sept. 21.-tR,
Col. and Mrs. Charles a. Lind
bergh, volunteering their services
to the Chinese government for
relief work, made an aerial survey
Of the flood stricken sections OF
northern Kiangu province today.
They left here at 7:45 a. m,
5:45 p. m, Sunday Central Stand
ard Time) for the grand canal
area Of Kiangsu, some 500 miles
distant, and returned at 4 D. m,
q a. m, Monday Central Standard
Time.)
Offer Accepted
The survey flight was the result
OF an offer by Col. and Mrs. Lind
bergh 10 place themselves and
their plane at the disposal OF the
government to help in any possible
manner IN the flood mergency. II
was accepted with tha-ks by
Chang Kai-Shek, head Of the
nationalist government, and T. ".
Soong, finance minister.
The region for which the fliers
headed vas inundat 4 late in
August. The loss OF life was esti-
mated at 100, 900 In five counties
along the Grand canal. Destruction
in that area was so thorough. how
ever, that no means OF making a
reliable survey have been avail
able.
Col. and Mrs. Lindbergh took a
camera. hoping to obtain useful
At Lindbergh's suggestion. al
social functions planned here in
honor Of Mrs. Lindbergh and him
self were cancelled to enable them
70 devote their full time to flood
relief work.
Survey Flood Area
After accepting Lindbergh's offer
70 help, Soong sent two experts OF
Il flood relief commission from
Shanghai to Marking ' confer
with the fliers on the most effec-
tive way Of using their plane.
In view OF the fact that the
Lindbergh plane has a long cruising
range, they decided 1t would be
most useful in surveying flood
stricken northern Kin ngsu.
When the decision was reached
the Lindberghs proceeded imme-
diateiy to Lotus lake here. where
they had landed last week after
their flight from Fukuoka. Japan
and took off IN 10 minutes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
Earthquakes Severely Shake More Than Dozen Cities and 7own
Free Baby Clinic
Set For Saturday

A free baby clinic will be con-
Quoted Saturday afternoon at the
offices of DR.. H. g. Sample. 306
State National bank building. be-
tween the hours OF I and 8. Of
ficers OF the Rio Grande Valley
Osteopath association announced
Monday.
Parents are invited to bring
their children for q free examina-
ton, II is stated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
DR.. Utzman To Aid
Legion Installation

DR.. w. w. Utzman Of McAllen.
commander Of the American Le-
gion third division, viii come here
Thursday for the installation OF
officers in the John Hanson post.
Billy Burnett Is the new CON-
mander OF the local post. -ucceed-
ing DR.. Lawrence Oimsted.
A large turnout is expected for
the installation. according to legion
officials.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
Valley Murder
Link Unlikely
CIV Staff correspondent.l

HARLINGEN, Sept. Alas far
as I KIN ". -.e only possible connec-
ton between anyone in Harlingen
and the murder Of Alfred Steinbach
whose body was recently found near
Corpus Christi, has been settled
with the ai.est OF ". Don Carlis,
who worked at a garage In Harlin-
gen about a year ago." Chief Of
Police Z. w. Anglin stated this
morning.
No further clues which would i'm
plicate other Harrington residents
or past residents have beer un-
covered, Anglin said.
Carlin. a former roommate Of the
murdered 20-year-old musician, is
held by Corpus Christi authorities
and charged with murder. He is re-
ported to have implicated a former
Harlingen resident after being grill
ed by police.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
Meals Day Best
for Stomach Trouble

skip one meal and drink water
instead. Wash out stomach and
bowels each morning by drinking
water with spoonful q simple
~glycerin. buckthoin bark. saline
compound tcalleN. Adlerikal
Adlerika brings out poiSons you
never thought we're III your sys-
tenn. III you are nervous. can't
sleep. full or gas. * will surprise
you. Adlerika contains no harmful
drugs. Get II today: by tomorrow
you feel the wonderfu effect OF
this German doctors remedy
Eagle Pharmacy. Inc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
HE SPOILED 1T

LOVER: DO you know, darling
you are SO clever and so charming
and so brilliant that at times I feel
almost embarrassed in your presence.
SHE: But, dearest, you mustn't feel
that way
HE: Oh. / dare say I'll get over
that feeling when / know you bet
ter.-AnSwers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21

SLATON, Sept. 2l.-tPt-A vi
olent wind storm struck Slaton last
night. uprooting trees. blowing
down telephone and power lines
and damaging buildings. IL was
followed by a ght rain.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
Texan Found Dead

SINNER, Sept. 2l-F1-The body
of Flo Summerlatte, 38-year-old
butcher. vas found in this
home here today. His throat had
been cut.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21

Sir James II. Jeans British astro-
homer. calculates that the sun is
diminishing at approximately ESQ.,
600. 900 tons a minute.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
QUAKESCAUSE
NEARPANICS.
4 Loss SLIGHT

CLEVELAND, Sept. a. IN More
than a dozen cities and towns in
portions Of Ohio and Indiana we're
severely shaken last night by sub
terranean tremors, the most pro-
nounced in this section since 1911
when the entire Ohio river valley
was affected.
Although attended by intense
excitement among householders,
the quake did comparatively little
damage and caused n loss OF life.
Houses Damaged
It reached its greatest intensity
at the village OF Anna, in western
Ohio. The community OF 500 per-
IONS was without q whole chimnfs
today, and every house and builu-
ing was damaged to some extent.
Plastering in the Anna high
school was shaken from th- walls
and the corner stones OF the Luth-
eran church were Jared loose.
Damage was estimated at $4,000.
Starting at about 5 o'clock, Gen.
trail Standard Time, and continuing
over periods OF tirue as great as 80
seconds, the quake extended from
GAINESVILLE, O., on the extreme east.
TO Richmond, Indianapolis, Con-
n~ersville and Liberty, Ind, on the
west.
Buildings were reported to have
swayed in Springfield, O., while
distinct shocks were fs-t in Col
umbus, Lima, Cincinnati, Dayton,
Cairo. West MinSte., Sidney, Waop-
akoneta and Conner, Q.
Sidney reported fallen chimneys
but in other localities the effect
consisted largely Of rattling dishes
and windows.
Rambling Heard
Newspaper offices and police
headquarters suffered the most as
thousands OF excl ed citizens tele-
phoned in 70 Learn, what rs hap
pening. Hundreds ran into the
streets IN localities where shocks
were most severe. Deep rumbling
accompanied the tremors.
The disturbance, according 70
government biologists, was caused
by the slipping Of rock strata un-
der the earth's surface. These
geological readjustments- occur
sporadically in the middle west. but
no serious damage has resulted in
the past 100 years.
The quake OF 1911 occurred early
In the morning OF December l6,
wrecking boats on the Ohio river
and tumbling chimneys. The most
striking result was formation OF
the celebrated Reelfoot Lake, IS
miles long, in eastern Kentucky
and Tennessee.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21

a survey reveals approximately
1000 public high schools and about
$500 private ones in the u. S.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21

California statutes provide an In
dian cannot be a vagrant and can
not be arrested as one.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
Death Driver Sought

NACOGDOCHES. Sept. 21.-tP-
Officers sought an unidentified
motorist today In connection with
the death Of Roy Chandler, 80,
Nacogdoches truck driver.
Chandler was injured fatally
yesterday by an automobile near
the Angelina river bridge, u miles
from Nacogdoches. as he stepped
from his truck.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
QUEEN


A girl Of the people-buffeted by
Fate until she scarcely knows where
10 turn, finally appealing 10 the
law to secure the j. &c she seeks
for herself and her child-facing
the bitter disappointment of find
ing legal technicalities barring the
way-and then to have surprising
revelation bring her back Q e OF
the happiness she craved-that Is
The basic theme Of Common Clay
The gripping Fox movietone Offer
ing which comes 70 the Queen
Theatre Tuesday wednesday
Constance Bennett. plays the
feminine lead in this unusual pro-
duction. which has won er-
thus.astic appreciation OF critics
and public wherever it has peen
shown.
Lew Ayres. the young sensation
~ aAll Quiet on The western
Front. has the leading mascul,ne
part. and Tully Marshall Bers
Mercer. Mattv Kemp and HAZE
Hamilton head the distinguished
supporting cast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-21
\ MO1E \
HxlDElIGH1SB

1tIAAOL
With the presentation OF Nancy
Carroll IN Paramount's Personal
Maid" at the Capitol Theatre to-
morrow, the thought comes to mind
that the novel is now giving the
screen its best material. For Per
sonal Maid a vivid story OF smart
society life as seen and experienced
by a personal maid TO a faboulous-
ly wealthy matron. is another in
tn series OF outstanding novels
which, as screen plays, have proved
themselves far above the average
In entertainment qualities.
AT the moment Grace Perkins
Personal Maid continues TO be a
best seller. And there's a reason.
To begin with ii is dramatic, in
teresting material. It's action Is
fast-paced. its story developed
from a different slant. so that its
projection as a motion picture is
vivid, intense, colorful.
Nancy Carroll is first ra as the
heroine of the title. It undoubtedly
Is one Of Miss CAROLS best roles.
And Gene Raymond and Pat o.
Brien, the frantic reporter of The
Front Page" prove TO be ideal
leading men.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-13
CIDER'S EFFECT
MORE POTENT IN
COURTS OPINION
ASK The man who owns one.

Ask the man who owns one.
This was the tenor of a lecture
TO police officials today by Judge
J. E. Simpson, after be had fined
C. J. Coggins, 80, s. for drunken
ness, and the defendant informed
the court he became intoxicated
on cider.
An expert analysis Of alcoholic
content, in Judge Simpson mind
is not such a good test OF the in
toxicating effect as the actual spree
which follows the act Of tipping the
elbow too freely.
The remarks we're Occasioneo
when Frank P McCaslin. police
chief, suggested the only way to get
a conviction against dealers in hard
cider was first to get an expert an
alysis Of the alcoholic content OF
the beverage.
The effect is the best test. said
Judge Simpson, and suggested some
OF those who are arrested for drunk
enness, and assert their condition
was caused by cider, be subpoenaed
as witnesses against the dealers.
The situation could best be hand
led by federal enforcement officers.
Judge Simpson suggested. They
have the machinery for enforce
ment. and if they do not use il
their actions make the prohibition
law a mockeTy, he declared.