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The Indianapolis times., 1931-09-22
GANGSTER GOES WRONG
Gotham MObster Walks Into Death
Trap Set by Blond.

By United Press
NEW YORK, Sept. 22.-Because
he was inexperienced as a gang
leader, Benny Meyerson had not
learned that it is very bad idea to
90 walking with strange blonds, and
Benny's friends agreed today that
he must have been very simple in
deed.
Benny tried to sit on the throne
occupied by the late Meyer Shapiron
of east New York and succeeded
for two nights. On the third, he
accepted telephone invitation from
q girl, and met her at Pitkin avenue,
Brooklyn. A car approached the
couple, two men jumped from it
and fired two shots through Meyer
sons head, leaving him dead on the
sidewalk.
The girl disappeared in the crowd.
The Indianapolis times., 1931-09-22
OUTLINE RELIEF PLANS
Mayors Committee Maps Tentative
Program to Coordinate Aid.

Tentative program for co-ordi-
mating poor relief measures this
winter was outlined by Mayor Regi-
nald H. Sullivan's special commit
tee at its second meeting Monday.
The committee, headed by George
P. Terrence, will continue to study
problems facing relief organizations
and prepare a report to be sub
mitted to the mayor. The commit
tee is composed of representatives
of the various charity relief organ
izations.
The Indianapolis times., 1931-09-22
$4,000 JOB is OPEN
Examination for City Combustion
Engineer Set for Friday.

Examination of applicants for the
post of city combustion engineer
will be held at $50 a. m. Friday in
city council chambers, the city ex-
aminers' board announced.
The successful applicant will re-
ceive the $4,000 post recently re-
signed by Fred G. Burton.
AT the same time examination
will be held for two other posts in
the building department, chief clerk,
$2,4OO a year, and elevator inspector,
$4,000.
The two latter examinations are
not to fill vacancies, but to provide
an eligible list in event of future
vacancy.
The Indianapolis times., 1931-09-22
200 at Church Training School

Approximately 200 persons at
tended the opening session of the
annual leadership training school
sponsored by the Marion county
Christian Church Workers Union
in Central Christian church Mon
day night.
The Indianapolis times., 1931-09-22
Check Up on Your Household Needs Today

Check supply of bed nens blankets comforts towels De-
eide whether old curtains and drapes will make home
CHEEKY this winter Make list of everything you'll need for
home and to Ayres Downstairs Store tomorrow AS
check off each item of Anniversary Sale merchandise how much
really SAVED other necessities! And
member Each item buy of Ayres QUALITY guar
anteed to give DEPENDABLE SERVICE!
The Indianapolis times., 1931-09-22
Things for Your Family, Too!

While you're at it, it will be wise to include in your list
derwea outing flannel night winter coats other
parel for ENTIRE FAMILY! Doors open at 9 m.
The Indianapolis times., 1931-09-22

These are "Lucerne" bIankets-One of
he finest part wool blankets made, because
f its "cOre yarn construction" it's heavy
weight (4A pOunds), and it's large size
72xS4 inches). They are stronger and
FARMER than the average blanket-and for
anniversary they cost less.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12

and prayer win be led by Rev. ]. A.
Boatman and the welcome viii be
given BY Mrs. +. q. Carlton OF Ia
Feria.
Mrs. N. O.. Chattelle OF Los FreSnos
Is TO give the response. "a message
viii be given by the district chair
man. Mrs. "A. M. Hillgardner follow
ed bv 4 business session. Mrs. ID. :.
knight OF La Feria will render a
vocal number and an address,
Christian Citizenship and Law En-
forcemcnt.' will be made by Mrs
Oscar Roman >of Mercedes.
AT Has a. m. devotionals viii be
led by Mrs. Homer Smith OF Mis-
sion. The lunch hour az IL will De
followed by a hymn ard PRAYER Dy
Mrs. j. w. Albritten or Weslaco. "A
round table discussion on the various
phases OF work will be In charge OF
Mrs. B. w. Bishop Of Raymondville..
Special music by la Feria and a
playlet. Building a Kingdom" Is to
be presented by the young women
Of La Feria.
Leading the Standard OF Eff
cheney" Is the topic Mrs. q. n. Mann.
district secretary. will speak on and
the closing hymn Is 10 be followed by
The conservation prayer. led by Mrs.
sam Hughston Of Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12
SOCIETY
Candlelight
Ceremony Is
Held Sunday

The impressive ~candlelight ssr-
vice Of the Girl Reserves took placs
Sunday evening in the First Pres
byterian church with Rev. Z. p. Day
o. G. Macintosh and Sterling Fish.
er. officiating.
Rev. Fisher led the congregation
in a beautiful prayer and Rev. Mack
intoSh read the scripture. A number
by the choir was followed by a solo
The Lord is My Light" by Mrs. Al
berta Kirby.
A most in~spirational talk by Rev.
Day. brought out the outstanding
points OF the Girl Reserve code arc
told the girls OF the wonderful ex-
amples they set for the committee at
large and the opportunities they ha u
for doing good work. Rev. Day ex-
planned that the young people OF
today have been thought OF GS ir-
reverent. but that the fact that SO
many were present at the ceremonies
made him feel that tl.ey are not rs
thoughtleSS as people think they are
Marie jackson, president OF the or
ganization, and Lorene Strein wert
in charge Of a beautiful ceremony
leading the rs new members In thu
service. The girls, holding lighted
candles, formed a circle in the dark.
ened church, inclosing the ~ongresa.
ton in a circle Of light. Ihe Cir.
Reserve song and code concluded the
ceremony.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12
Violent Deaths
Claim II Texans
(By The Associated Pressl


Widely separated accidents and
homicides claimed the lives OF II
persons in Texas during the week
end.
The dead: Frank y. Randall. 81,
OF Fort Worth; Virginia Randall
Il, Of Fort Worth; Clyde Bush OF
Colorado, Tex; Gust Dartz Of Hen
derson: L. 0. McClanahan, SIS, OF
Mexia; John rocket, 30. OF
Mexia: Allen r. Copenhaver. about
80, OF Kansas City: Charles Z. Bar
nett Of Tuscaloosa. Ala; George
Henry Hagelstein, 81, Of San An
tonic; Hardin Gulley. Is, OF New
Boston and Able E. ZelaZny II, OF
Dallas.
Automobile accidents claimed
five lives and shootings claimed
three.
Randall. his daughter. Virginia
ar Bush were injured fatally in
a wreck lear Sierra -,anca. Bartz
was killed when the truck he was
driving plunged off a bridge near
Henderson. Copenhaver was found
dead near Hillsboro. Officials be-
lieved he was struc' by a motor
car.
McClanahan. Sprocket and Eel
amy were shot.
Hagelstein was electrocuted &C
cidentally. the Gulley youths body
was found hanging near New Bos-
ton and Barnett's body was found
alongside railroad tr- IS at Long
view.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12
City Briefs

FREE dirt for the hauling at old
post office.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Stewart and
MIR. and Mrs. Paul de Laney Of
Houston are spending several days
In Brownsville.
Z. Z. Hughes of Washington, d.
G. is in the city.
c. w. Gormby of Ocean Springs,
Miss, is a local visitor.
San Antonio callers are Reid
Hasgan, /. Werner and j. P. Nc
Grath.
. willard Doyle of Cleburne ar
rived In the city Sunday.
a. M. Howell Of Austin is here.
Leon We'll of Cincinnati Is
spending a short time in Browns
vile.
Prom Brentwood is r. z. Stokes.
Mr.. and Mrs. F j. Baker OF
Houston are in the city for a
brief time.
Ira Lee Williams Of Baton
Rouqe. La, Is in Brownsville.
A. Cisneros LETT by Ilane
Monday for Monterrey.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Celaya are
leaving Monday afternoon for New
Orleans, where they are to be in
definitely.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12
Of
Vanguards
Are Elected

The Vanguard class OF the First
Baptist Sunday school met Friday
at the home Of Mrs. Dan Leftwich,
their teacher. for a business and
social meeting.
New officers were elected with
the following results: president.
Neva Wigington; vice-pre5ident.
Vida Mae Ruth; secretary, Mary
Helen Durham and chairman OF
service activities. Bernice Frazier.
A swim in the private pool Of the
Leftwich's was enjoyed and a light
refreshment course was served by
the hostess in the late afternoon.
Corona vine, in baskets and vases,
adorned the home.
Guests. other than those already
mentioned. we're Doris Leah walker
and Ruth Sanders.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12
HEALTH UNITS
RECEIVE PRAISE
(By Staff Correspondent

Wy ot0AA
SAN BENITO. Oct. 12-The Cam
eron county Valley health units
we're praised highly by DR.. L. L
Lumsden, chief Of the southern dis
trict u. s. health service, before q
point meeting Of the Cameron
county advisory council and public
health workers here Saturday noon.
He said the Cameron county
unit was one Of the best in his
district and further stated that the
Valley unit had an excellent start.
DR.. j. G. Anderson. state health
officer, spoke generally Of health
work in this section and con-
graduated the Vallev staff on its
success.
A fire drill was staged by a group
of school children. The San Benito
health laboratory equipment.
Mrs. j. X. Wells Of Brownsville,
vice president OF the adv.6-s coun-
Gil. presided at the meeting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12
U. S. DESIRES
TO END STRIFE
IN MANCHURIA

WASHINGTON, Oct. II. Up
The mightiest forces Of peace viii
be rallied by America II necc Sary
TO end hoStllities in Manchuria-
Already 1t has urged vigorously
that the League of Nations AS
sert all pressure and authority
within its competence toward halt
ing the outbreak between Japan
and China.
At the same time, however, 1t
stands ready TO move momentarily
In an independent action to still
the forebodings Of war in the
troublesome sector where Chinese,
japanese and Russian interests so
often have clashed.
Chiefs Prepared
Once President Hoover and Secy.
Stimson are convinced definitely
that the step is Necessary, they are
prepared TO call II the diSputantS
TO observe their treaty obligations.
They may invoke either the Kel-
logg-Briand pact outlawing war or
the nine-pOwer Pacific treaty OF
1922. To both China and Japan
are Signatory.
The nations are both committed,
also, through ter League Of Ma
tons covenant against aggression.
The state department assured
the League Of Nations Of its CO.
operation in the situation Friday
after President Hoover and his
cabinet had studied the question
at length.
Meanwhile, Is word reached
Tokyo that the United States con-
templated more forceful i~nterven-
ton in an effort TO mould world
public opinion against the Manchu-
rian hostilities. a foreign office
spokesman reiterated Japan abides
by the hands off" policy 1t enun-
ciated after the initial fighting last
month at Mukden.
Local Matter
He contended again the affair wa
a local matter for settlement be-
tween the involved nations. japan
stood ready, he said, to discuss
peace principles with China as
soon as assurances were given that
China Is prepared to assume a
police authority in the Manchurian
districts now occupied by Japan
csc troops.
China has declined to deal d.
rectly with Tokyo while Japan's
soldiers retain control in Manchu-
ria. 1t appealed to the League OF
Nations, contending it had been
~forcefully invaded.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12
SOUGHT
ON DRILLING
IN EAST TEXAS

AUSTIN, Oct. IL. R-Whether
the Texas railroad commission unde.
the state conservation law has
authority to restrict drilling in :hs
east Texas oil field was a moot queS-
ton today as agitation for putting a
stop 70 unnecessary" development.
vas begun.
Penalty Proposed.
Answering a suggestion Of q. s.
Rollins, vice president OF the Sha.l
Petroleum Corp, that the railroad
commission consider some arrange
ment whereby those who drill nsy'
wells unnecessarily would be penal
lied, G. v. Terrell, chairman of the
commission, said he was doubtful
If the conservation body would have
that authority.
He pointed out that such action
likely would be discriminatory"
When the field was placed under
an order fixing units Of 20 acres each
per we'll some months ago, the at
torney generals department express
ed doubt If the commission coLli
restrict an area larger than 20 acres
TO a single well, Terrell said. Since
the law authorizes the commission
merely to act IN the conservation Of
oil, to exclusion Of all other phases
Of the economic side OF the question.
in fixing a unit basis 1t was neces-
sary to consider a wells capacity to
draw from the pool, he said.
Reduces Allowable.
Gov. Ross s. Sterling said he be-
iieved most operators in the field
recognized the folly Of sinking new
wells, thus causing the allowable IN
wells already completed to be re-
duced in order to keep the fled
production down.
IF they keep on drilling. the per
well allowable will be scaled down
as low as so barrels per well, after
a while, If the field allowable is ~
be kept within reason" he said.
Rollins said he believed the corr
mission had the power TO penalize
wells which had been drilled IN
necessarily.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12

SAN MARCOS. oct. 12-(P-The
trial OF A. j. Wimberly. 81. for the
alleged Staying Of Riley w. Plant,
San Antonio real estate salesman,
began in district court today.
Judge NJ. G. Jeffrey adjourned
court until Tuesday morning. say
Ing he was compelled TO be absent
today. Plant was shot to death Oct.
IL, 1929. He was to have been tried
on that date on a barge OF GRIM
inally attacking Wimberly's daugh-
ter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12

NEW YORK, Oct. IL. R-A move
to GUST from office tour Tammany
officials, who recently were found
TO have deposited large sums Of
money, far IN excess Of their in
comes. was underway today by the
city affairs committee.
Paul Blanshard, executive OF The
committee. which is jointly headed
by Rabbi Stephen Wise and DR..
John Haynes Holmes. said a final
decision would be made in the near
future.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12

Continued from Page One)
able economies in the cost OF OPP
Grafton.
"Ehe customers Of the Fist Ma
ticnal bank will transact their
business over the counters Of the
Merchants National bank. through
the same officers who have ham
died their affairs in The other in
stitution, r. B. Creager, Ben F..
Read and Grover c. Wagner be-
coming Independents of the Mer-
chants National bank"
Hearty congratulations are in
order for the Merchants National
bank on its acquisition Of the as
sets Of the First National" M. H.
West. president Of the Texas Bank
e. Trust Co., stated.
I'VE congratulate officers and d.
rectors Of the bank and tender our
sincere wishes for a continued sue
cess"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12
AUTO TRIPS
into MEXICO
WILL BEGIN

The Rio Grande Automobile
club today announced that il viii
conduct its first organized person.
ally conducted Mexic-. n tour Oct.
"a The local club has been working
for some time ~perfecting all ar
rangements. Just recently an As
ISOLATED Press article went out over
the country announcing Of the es-
Establishment of this service for the
motor public by this club.
Persons desiring TO make the trip
can obtain information FROM the
Brownsville Chamber OF Commerce
or direct from the auto clubs Of
fees. II Is understood that the
party will leave Brownsville and
drive through Matamoros and San
Fernando TO a $500 acre rancho
north of Victoria. This ranch,
stocked with deer. bear, mountain
lion, tigers and wild turkey viii be
home to the party Tor day. Inc
party then moves on to Victoria
for sightseeing and the next day
drives on to Monterrey. The nexs
two days are spent sightseeing IN
Monterrey and Saltillo. The sew
enth day, the party returns TO the
Valley via Laredo.
Arrangements Made
The auto club states that all
arrangements for hotel accommo-
dations and eating have been COM
pleted and that quite a number OF
local Valley people have Signified
their Intention OF making the trip.
The first trip Is limited 10 20 peo-
pie and those signing for n tr:n
first will be taken.
Robert w. Pollock, secretary
manager OF the club. in making the
announcement of the first trip. saio.
'tLese personally conducted tours
were arranged for A.A-A. members
and tourists here from thu north,
especially for such trips and since
we have announced the completion
OF arrangements TO our l075 affilias-
ed clubs over the country, We have
obtained favorable publicity for the
Valley and have had n any inquiries
regarding the service.
"we plan TO cater TO the small
Individual and private parties and
already have several bookings from
northern tourists who are coming
down this fall for the trip.
Service Available
The service is available for such
tourists at all times, Of course, but
we will conduct parties at regular
intervals for local people and for
those tourists who are already IN
the Valley and may want TO make
the trip. Arrangements have been
made for information at all Valley
chambers Of commerce. All mail
inquiries should be addressed 10
the club in care Of the BROWNSVILLE
Chamber of Commerce"
1t Is understood that the club
has already made connections with
q chain of ranches in Mexico that
will be developed into dude ranch
es within the near future. From
many letters received by the local
club from affiliated AA.A. clubs
over the country, IL is 'vident that
this service has struck their fancy
and the Valley may expect con-
certed action on routing tourists
into the Valley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12
Mayor Flees Blaze

NACOGDOCHES. Oct. l2.-CPl-
Gilbert Reese. mayor OF Nacogdo-
ches, narrowly escaped injury early
today when his residence burned.
He was in bed when the fire broke
out and didn't discover II until the
roof began TO cave in. Falling
debris barely missed him as he
hurried to safety in his night
clothes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12
Judge Price Trial
Nears COMPLETION

AUSTIN, Oct. l2-R)- Conclu-
sion Of the impeachment trial of
District Judge j. B. Price OF Bas-
trop in the Texas senate was likely
today. Proponents or the house OF
representatives articles completed
their case and attorneys for the
respondent announced an effort
would be made to dispose OF their
side this afternoon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12

VINTON. Ia, Oct. 12.-CP-Five
membes Of one family were killed
in a railroad crossing accident yes
terday and a sixth is not expected
TO live.
The dead: John Demmel, 20:
his wife, rs. and three children.
Doris, 3, Marguerite, 2. and Hazel
Irene, three months. Frederick, s.
a son, was near death with q
crushed skull.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12
Tax Decision Holds

WASHINGTON, CT. i2.-Pl-
The supreme court refused today to
review its five TO four decision Of
last term sustaining the Indiana
tax on chain stores.
The law compels chain stores to
pay more for operating than in
dependent firms. Lafayette A. Jack
son, operating 223 sto. IS IN In
dianapolis, brought suit. claiming
the statute was unconstitutional,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12
Edison Weaker

WEST ORANGE, N. j., Oct. II.
5P-Thomas A. Edison, gradually
growing weaker. passed a fairly
comfortable night. members of his
household said this morning.
His physician, DR. Hubert s.
Howe. said. however. the 84-year-
old inventor was too weak to live
many more days.
For the first time in five days
the wizard of Menlo park" was
taken out Of bed yesterday and
placed in a chair.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12
Cotton Burns

GALVESTON. Oct. l2.-(P-Six
fire fighters were painfully burned
in a blaze which swept through a
unit Of the ware house Of the w.
l.. Moody cotton company here
yesterday. cau@g damage estimat-
ed at $500. 000.
Fire was still smouldering today
in the ruined warehouse unit as
firemen continued their efforts to
extinguish il. It was believed
several days might elapse before
the last OF $4,000 bales Of cotton
destroyed would cease smouldering.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12

WACO, Oct. II. -tPf-The trial
of. Arthur Mills. former McLennan
county tax collector. on embezzle-
ment charges, was postponed again
today. 1t previously had been post
poned on two occasions. Mills was
alleged to have been responsible
for a shortage OF $500 In his ac-
counts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12
BEWARE THE COUGH OR
COLD THAT HANGS ON

membranes and stop the irritation and
Inflammation, while the creosote goes
on TO the stomach. is absorbed into tho
blood, attacks the seat Of the trouble
and checks the growth Of the germs.
Creomulsion is guaranteed satisfac-
tory in the treatment Of persistent
coughs and colds. bronchial asthma.
bronchitis and other forms Of respira-
tory diseases. and IA excellent for
building up the system after colds or
Hu. Money refunded II any cough or
cold, no matter OF how long standing.
is not relieved after taking according
TO directions. Ask your druggist. (adv.)i
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12
Valley Ambulance
Gets Early Test
Staff Correspondent)

SBy Staff COTrespOndent)
R~AYMONDVILLE, Oct. Ia
A new ambulance enroute here
from Detroit, driven by NJ. A.
Thompson of San Benito who
had been attending a national
undertakers' convention, was
unofficially tested near Green
vile yesterday.
Thompson, who was driving
through the town In the new
machine, arrived at the scene
OF an accident in time TO rush
several automobile wreck VIC
tins to a hospital.
The new ambulance will be
placed In service here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12
RE | OIL WAY
To Get RID OF
PIMPLES

Cleanse the skin and rid the pores
of clogging impurities with Res
mol Soap, then apply Resinol
Ointment TO heal the sore, in
famed pimples. This simple treat
ment used daily, haschanged many
a coarse, blotehy, seemingly hope
less skin into one that is clear,
smooth, and naturally lovely
Your druggist sells Resinol Soap
and Ointment. Buy them today.
You will find them invaluable
for all kinds of skin disorders.
SAMPLE FREE:-Write Resinoi,
Department. &C, Baltimore, Md.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12
Meet Postponed

AUSTIN, oct. PIP The leg
islative unemployment COMMITTEES
again postponed an organization
meeting today.
Sen. j. j. 10y Of Sherman. author
of the resolution creating the COM
mittee, said 1t had been decided to
hold a meeting set for today next
Thursday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12

Persistent coughs and colds lead TO
serious trouble. You can stop them now
with CreomulSion, an emulsi6cd creosOte
that is pleasant to take. Creonulsion is a
new medical discovery with two-fold ac-
ton; il soothes and heals the infamed
membranes and inhibits germ growth
OF all known drugs, creosote is recog-
rized by high medical authorities NJ one
Of the greatest healing agencies for per-
sistent coughs and colds and other forms
ofthroai troubles. Circumcision contains,
in addition to creosote, other healing ele.
menis which soothe and heal the infected
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12

NEW YORK. oct. l2-P-Wall
Street had a holiday and the banks
were closed. Except for that. and
a few commemorative celebrations.
New York observed Columbus day
quietly.
Banks In Brownsville and other
Valley cities we're generally closed
today in observance OF Columbus
Day. Stores we're open for business
as usual.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12

GLADEWATER. Oct. R.-P-A
half block in the Gladewater bust
ness district was destroyed yester-
day by fire Of unknown origin.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12
Los Fresnos
INVITATION TO
MEET1 EXTvENYnrw,

INVITATION TO
MEET EXTENDED
Mrs. Russell Bingley was hostess
90 the members OF the Home Dem
o~nstration club Thursday afternoon
Seven members were pre- and
three visitors. After the business
meeting the time was spent social
". Visitors present were Mesdames