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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-06

ST. LOUIS. July 8. Pl-EavinE
disposed or Keith Gledhill to win
the National Clay Court singles ten
mis- title. Ellsworth Vines. lanky star
from PASADENA. Calf. today teamed
ND with Inn in an effort 20 add the
doubles championship 70 his grow
ing triumphs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-06
BIZ RAYMOND BROOKS

AUSTIN, July Ga bitter taste
OF European law that Macmillan
gave the Mexican people nearly
three-quarters Of a century ago
helped San Antonio to win first
honors and Brownsville second in
1880 for low fire loss records in
Texas.
The year before san Antonio. E
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-06
Three Killed I'm
Donna Wrcr VIZ

Bananas and other fruit were
splatterC1 against walls. through
windows.
The first floor Of thH structure.
part " the root, and the basement
were badly damaged, but n0 estim-
ate 0i loss had been made today.
The blaze which resulted from
the explosion was soon extinguish-
Ed Nv iiremen wearing Gas masks.
MIS-. Mccall = q sister OF Mrs.
Mary Moses. county treasurer, and
the office was closed Monday. The
courthouse flag was at half mast.
Up near Donna, four persons
were on their way 70 church when
~ train struck the truck in which
they we're riding. killing three OK
them instantly and seriously iniur-
ING IA fourth.
The accident occurred about 2
o'clock Sunday morning. THE train
was Y Missouri Pacific slight train
consisting of an engine and "a
ca5UuSe which waa returning ty
Harrington after carrying passengers
and mail from Houston t0 upper
Valley points. The truck was broken
in two parts, the bed falling more
than 50 feet from thn crossing. tine
remaining wreckage being carried
about 265 Yards down the track.
When the wrecknEe was removed
three bodies were found beneath Il.
Mrs. R. A- yaws. 50. Miss Juanita
Naws. l2. and Clettus Adrian Blan-
Get, Il. nephew Of Mrs. YaWs, Wera
the dead.
r.. "A. YaWs. SO. ~ IN the Meal.
len Municipal hospital. and attaches
said today that he rested well
Saturday night but that his condi-
ton was still serious. Whether ur
not ne would recover was nos
known.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-06
MRS. c. M'CALL
SUCCUMBS TO
INJURIES MON.
Five Dead I'm Valley
AS Result Sunday
Accidents

Death stalked through the Valley
Sunday. and claimed The lives OR
five persons. Three were killed Ia
"a traIn-LruUk collision near Donna.
and two in " gas explosion Ut Har-
lingen. Three persons were injured
and we're taken to hospitals.
The dead.
MRS. R- IA. YAWS, 5O. Donna.
MISS JUANITA YAW5. l5. Dom
ma.
cLETrUs ADRIAN BLANcET.
II. Donna.
MRS G. a. MCCALL, IS. san
BenitO.
{. A. MCCALL. JR., 4, San Benito.
The injured.
R, A. YAWS, Donna.
G A. MCCALL SIR, san Benito.
BRUCE HAMLET. Harlingen.
&. "A. Mccall, Jr.. four years DID,
died four hours after On Gas explo-
sion demolished the basement nf
the Central Power and Light Com
pany's cold storage plant cn the
C0mbes highway at Harrington at Y
d. m. Sunday and Mrs. O.. "A. Nc
Call. his mother. died at $50 a. m.
Monday at the Valley Baptist hos
pital.
Ky. "A. Mccall. Sr.. and Bruce
Hamlet we're injured in the ex-
plOsiOn. and were taken to tine hos
pital. Both were badly burned. but
we're released from the hospital to-
day.
Experts az the gas company and
or the Central Power & Light Com
pany who examined the scene w
the explosion carefully on Mon ~
morning stated that mo signs uf a
leak could Be found anywhere ~ the
room.
Gas company officials gave as their
opinion o. the cause Of the explosion
the fact that the room had not been
opened during the holidays. causing
the pilot light To burn out all OF the
oxygen in thr alr ard snUffing out
the light itself.
Whatever DdDr Of Gas would rat
urally have been discernible in the
room was very evidently absorbed
by the bananas, An is stated. giving
Mr.. Mccall no prem0niti0n of the
lurking danger.
Very little fire followed the explnS-
ion. &. r. 4 u. officials stated this
morning.
Exact amount oF THE damage had
not been determined.
Hamlet. who wa5 sitting up
stairs ay his desk. vas hurled
through the window bv the force of
the explosion as insulated cement
and cork partitions tumbled into
the engine room Ha teleph0ned the
Harlingen tire department and an
ambulance.
All clothing was burned from tllH
bodies wy Mrs. Mccall and her
young son.
Funeral services fDr Mrs. Blanche
Capitola Mccall will be held at i0
o'clock Tuesday morning either from
the Christian Church ~ San BenitC
OF from her home. I'M was announced
in san Benito Monday morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-06
FRANCE GETS
new Note ON
MORATORIUM


PARIS, July 6. R-Secretary
Andrew wv. Mellon today gave the
French negotiators a new memoran-
dun summing uf the entire Arneri-
can position regarding President
Ho0ver's moratorium proposals.
The document was regarded AS SO.
important that Premier Laval re-
queSted time to consult his entire
cabinet promising 70 give Mr.. Mel
Ion his answer later.
The contents cl the memorandum
were not discl I'd rending its 80
sideration by tae cabinet. although
II was understood that the state de-
partment az Washington originally
had intended TO release ii for publ
cation there this afternoon.
WASHINGTON. July g. tFl-Seek-
ing a direct lay out OF the tangle OF
technical discussion on the Hoover
moratorium proposal, the Ameri-
can government proposed to France
today that the two governments
simply announce their agreement In
principle, and leave the details 70
experts.
At the same time acting Secretary
Castle Of the state department gave
10 the world a reinsurance that the
points remaining IN dispute were not
regarded here as seriously threaten
ing final success.
The United States has no doubt,
Castle said IN a statement. that the
moratorium will become effective.
President Hoover who interrupt
ed his weekend at the Rapidan
Camp 70 hurry back to Washington
Yesterday and resume his confer
ences with Castle and others or the
moratorium proposal, has felt that
Continued on page l0)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-06
Injured Man In
Critical Condition

After an investigation. i vas res
ported hy officials that the truck
was ~squarely across the rails. Yaws
was MIA of the wreckage,
the other three were pinned under
II.
"I can't seem NV remember any
thing about it.r yaws said t0 Of
ficers. when questioned.
The Blancet bUy az survived hy Tits
Darerts. Mr.. and Mrs. ". H. Blan-
Continued ON Page l0l
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-06

WE WISH WE could have some
clue TO the identity OF Ardent
Admirer."
Letters signed in such a manner.
even II subject to suspicion as to
the sincerity Of the author, are such
rarities IN our young life.
We are intrigued.
Could II. BY any chance, be pos
sible that Ardent Admirer' Is
sincere in making these sugges-
tons?
Is II possible, barely possible,
that there exists even one who has
fallen under the spell OF our facile
typewriter to such an extent that
more and even more outbursts
would be received with favor?
We wish we could believe 80.
However, even as We click off the
vii, We are forced to adhere 70
u original conclusion. and Ne
a 1t with regret. that we are be-
ing taken for a ride"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-06
BANK CALL ISSUED

WASHINGTON. July 6-lP-The
comptroller o. the currency issued
a call today for the condition OF
all National banks az the close Of
business Tuesday. June 80.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-06
KOREAN MOB
REVIEWS
CHINESE RIOT
Twenty Nine Are Dead
Following Outbreak
OF Violence

SEOUL. Korea. July 6. Up
Twenty-nine persons were killed and
about 300 injured during the night
az Pingyang in an outbreak Of vio-
lence against the Chinese colony by
a mob Of Koreans.
More than a hundred Chinese re-
sidences were destroyed and their
helpless inmates dragged into the
streets where they were slaughtered
Only those who succeeded IN reach
ing the police station were saved.
Police were called when the riot
ing began and made upwards Of 100
arrests. The city was In p~andemO1-
ium for seven hours and a mob Of
5000 Infatuated Koreans practical
" were In control. Troops were Or
dered TO stand by in case OF fur
ther trouble.
The violence was similar to that
enacted here and in Chemulpo IN
which 200 Chinese were believed 70
have been wounded IN the past two
DAYS. It was attributed TO a series
OF minor disputes which have caus-
ed ill-feeling among Chinese. Japan
ese and Koreans for months.
Reports from Gensan said q crowd
Of 200 Koreans had attacked the
Chinese quarters there but no de-
tails were given.
TOKYO. July 6. tP-Antl-C Chinese
in Korea IS causing considerable un-
easiness IN official circles here. Re-
Fret Is mingled with the apprehen-
sion that the Korean atrocities may
incite Chinese to retaliate III Man
churia and Mongolia where more
than half a million Koreans are
scattered over wide areas.
II this happens it IS feared there
may be grave and far reaching de-
velopments. because OF the difficulty
Continued on page iO
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-06

AUSTIN. July 6zP- James
shaw. state banking commissioner.
today callsd fer q report or the
condition Of all state banks as OF
the close Of business June 80.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-06
THE +

For Brownsville and the Valley:
(7zrtiy cloudy Monday night and
truesday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-06

REGARDING THE second sug-
gestion, the what this Valley
needs" one. we fail to c the need
for such a column.
In the first place. It would entail
work on the I'm Our Valley editor.
In the second place. one ~effusion
per day from that said editor IS
about all the long suffering cash
customers OF The Brownsville Her
aid a with justice be asked to
endure.
In the third place such a column
already exists, although to date II
has never broken into print. Just
attend any meeting OF the Secre-
taries or Valley chambers Of COM
merce, any coffee drinking sym
postum, any street corner gather
ing. and you will get our point.
or course, we might gather up
these various spoken columns and
publish them day BY day, but we
fear that the eight or ten pages
the discussions would take up
would force too much Of the So
called news columns from the paper
Hdwever. we leave that to "our
publRc." as that blonde redhead Of
the films would say.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-06

in OUR
VALLEY

ARDENT ADMIRER" writes
from San Benito, anent the radio
log.
In its place he or she would have
a column under some such heading
as There ought to be a law" Or
What this Valley needs"
You know, ordinarily the most
unsuspecting OF mortals. we have
an idea that Ardent Admirer" Is
attempting 10 take I'm Our VAL
ley" on a ride.
Not the kind Of ride that the
devotees OF Al Capone deal out IN
Chicago. but a ride nevertheless.
AS to the first suggestion. the
there ought to be a Law" me. It
hits right at a pet theory OF In
Our Valley"
Sur whole editorial CD policy IS
baked on the theory that there
ought not to be a law"
There are too many laws already.
Everything from our morals TO
our pocketbooks are being legls-
lated.
And II you ask US the legislation
has done neither our morals nor
our pocketbooks any appreciate
amount OF good.
Some feature writer in n Of the
popular magazines not so long ago
figured it out that the ordinary
supposedly law abiding citizen,
even as you and I. could not back
his car out of the garage and drive
to his office without fracturing
some is or 20 laws Of the city, state
or nation.
There ought to be a Law" abol-
ishing about s~even-eighths Of the
laws we already have and providing
for the absolute enforcement Of the
other o~ne-elghth.
We win 90 that far with Ardent
Admirer" on his or her or his and
her ride and no farther.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-19
HOOVER BACK
TO BUSINESS
Pile OF Mail Covers Desk
As He Returns From
Marion

WASHINGTON. June ie.-CP-
President Hoover turned his at
tention today 10 a mass OF business
accumulated on his desk while he
was in the central states delivering
four speeches.
Returning to Washington yester-
day afternoon, the chief executive
Immediately began work on a large
pile OF mail. In addition. a number
Of problems and situations confront
him. including the new wal debt
and reparations discussions and
departmental matters.
The press OF business caused the
abandonment OF plans 10 60 70 the
Rapidan camp this weekend. al
though several departments have
vet to review their finances with
the president looking 70 possible
reductions in expenditures.
The sight OF prospective bumper
crops throughout the rich agricul-
tural region visited caused Mr. Hoo
yer 10 be cheerful and optimistic
over conditions in that section. Part
OF the route over which he Travelled
was through a portion of the coun-
try hit by last summers prolonged
drought. At nearly every stop the
president asked someone in the
crowd how are things?' and gen.
orally the answer was pretty good"
The fast trip through the great
farming belt OF the central states
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-19
Threatens To
Trouble Vanderbilt

RENO. Nevada. June i9-F-
Cornelius Vanderbilt. Jr., already
troubled by family affairs, faces the
possibility today OF having some
thing still further 70 worry about.
Peter Arnc. New York caricaturist
here for a Divorce. announced last
night that he was considering the
desirability Of bringing Vanderbilt
and his attorney. Samuel Plat, 70
account for absurd statements
blaming him for troubles in the
Vanderbilt household.
Amos attorney. Clyde %. Souter.
also issued a formal statement III
which he said the question OF
whether a suit for SANDER would be
brought was being debated.
When informed last night OF the
contemplated action. Plat would
say nothing other than that ne
was not interested" Vanderbilt
could not be reached.
Meanwhile. Reno's diyoT -
ony was awaiting the out- e ~
q conference between ATTORNEYS
representing Mr.. and Mrs. Wander
bilt at which 1t was expected some
solution OF their marital difficulties
would be reached.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-19
VERA CRUZ
CHURCH WAR
MAY CEASE
Happy Ending Is
Predic By
Officials

MEXICO CITY, June ls-FD-
Governor Adalberto Tejeda OF the
state OF Vera Cruz vas in Mexico
City today for a conference with
President Pascual Ortiz Rubio.
presumably in connection with the
passage Of an anti-church bill by
the Vera Cruz legislature.
President Ortiz Rubio summoned
Gokernor Tejeda after Papal Nun
clio ITopoldo Ruiz y Flores had n
nounced he would defy the meas
ure. restricting a population OF
more than a million to only eleven
priests.
Official circles expressed the
opinion that the religious situation,
agitated by protests from thouS-
andS OF Catholics, would be settled
satisfactorily. A committee of Cath
olics made representations TO the
department of interior and others
have called on the president TO
intervene.
Asserting that the enforcement
OF the bill would mean the virtual
closing OF churches IN Vera Cruz"
the Papal Nuncio said he had or
dered the priests 10 remain at their
posts and 10 continue services. pend
ing formal action on the part OF
the state government. The church
Is expected to contest the law in
the courts on constitutional grounds.
Governor Tejeda. who was min
lister OF interior during the church,
state controversy several years. ago.
was held responsible by the Papal
Nuncio for the enactment OF the
bill.
Mexico was without regular reli-
gious services in Catholic churches
for nearly three years as a result
OF clerical opposition 20 an order
requiring priests 70 register with
civil authorities. A concordat end
ing the disagreement VS. signed in
June. 1929. by President Emilio
Portes Gil and Archbishop Ruiz Y
Flores. partially through the good
offices of American Ambassador
Dwight w. Morrow.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-19
QUEEN

A brilliant career was predicted
for Mae Clarke by all who saw her
in The Front Page" in which she
played the role OF Molly" Well,
their prophecy is coming true soon
er than they expected. Tomorrow
she opens in The Good Bad Girl. +
at the Queen Theatre and her per-
Torrance Is absolutely electrifying
She establishes herself as one OF
the prime emotional actresses OF
the screen in a role that abounds
with dramatic highlights.
She was particularly fortunate In
not having to rise above the story.
The plot is excellent. 1t might be
called an analysis Of the woman's
angle of "gangdom.' A girl, who
desires to extricate herself from
the net Of a gang. finds IL a much
more difficult process than getting
in. She could not quit the racket
just because she wanted to she
learned the rigid code Of the under
world. She was warned she would
have TO stick TO her racket and
her man or. She experienced un-
told disaster lust because she want
Cd 10 be good. Briefly this Is what
transpires. interesting and well
performed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-19
She WAS ALWAYS
LEFT BEHIND

SHE NEVER seemed to have the
pep that the other girls had.
Nor was she so good-looking
either. Her complexion was
sallow. Wrinkles had appeared
years too soon. Little Won
der that men found excuses
when her name was mentioned.
What a pity that so many
girls lose beauty so soon
very often caused by the poisons
of constipation. This could be
prevented, easily, pleasantly. 80.
by eating a delicious cereal.
Two tablespoonfuls Of
Kellogg's ALL BRAN, eaten
daily, are guaranteed to pre-
vent and relieve both tempo
rary and recurring constipa-
ton. In severe cases, use with
each meal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-19
RIXOLI-SAN BENITO

Cliff Edwards and his famous
ukelele bring forth a new song hit
in "Snipmates'. Metro-G oldwyn-
Mayors first starring vehicle for
Rober. Montgomery. which will
open today at the Rivoli Theatre,
San Benlto.
The new song number Is titled,
I'm Looking for Someone 10 Care
For and was written by Roy Turk
and Fred r. Albert. popular COM
posers. Edwards sings the song as a
musical background 70 the roman
tic love scenes between Montgomery
and Dorothy Jordan. who plays
opposite him in the picture.
Harry Pollard directed the thrill
inc NAVY story with the cast in
Guiding Ernest Terrence. Hobart
Rcsw0rth. Gavin Gordon. Joan
Marsh. Edward Nugent. r Allyn
Warren. George Irving Hedda Hop
Der and william Worthingtoh.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-19
MISCELLANEOUS DATA
SUMMARY

Barometric pressure was moder-
ately low from Arizona and New
Mexico northeastward 10 the upper
Mississippi valley Friday morning.
and relatively TO moderately high
over the far northwestern and over
the southeastern states. Except for
a few widely scattered showers The
weather. continued fair TO clear
practically throughout the United
States since last report. Tempera-
lures were ~seasonable TO above nor
NAL practically throughout the
country Friday morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-19

seemed TO have tired the president
less than some OF the members OF
his party.
Although there we're indications at
the White House that the trip was
not considered OF great political
Importance by the president, re-
publican leaders in West Virginia.
Ohio. Indiana and Illinois boarded
his train at various places and ~l-
ferred with him between platform
appearances.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-19
CAPITOL

What Is described as one OF the
funniest comedies OF the year.
MIR. Lemon OF Orange" in which
Fl Brendel and Fiji Dorsay are CO.
starred. opens at the Capitol Thea
re tomorrow for one day.
In this picture Brendel PLAYS two
roles. One Is that OF Mr.. Lemon"
an i~noffensive Swedish tov sales
man. and the other Is Silent Nc
Gee hard-boiled Eangster chief
-ain.
The fun really starts when Mr.
Lemon who resembles MCGEE" IS
mistaken for the gang leader lust
after a truckload OF LIQUOR is HI
lacked an done OF the gangsters l.
killed.
Fiji enters the ? OF at this point.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-19
MOVIE SIDELIGHTS
Associated Press Photo

determined on revenging her bro
ther. the slain man. She invites
Mr. Lemon 70 visit the night cluo
where she sings. thinking he Is
MCGEE" When he gets there gang
Sters try their best to put him ION
the spot
How Brendel outWlts the crooks
and finally accomplishes the capture
OF both gangs affords hilarious en-
tertainment.
The other principals In the cast
include William Collier, Sr.. Ruth
Warren. Donald DiIlaway and Joan
Castle. John @. Blystone directed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-19

Kellogg's ALL-BRAN sweeps
the ~intestines clean Of all poi
sonous wastes. How much bet
ter than taking habit-forming
pills and drugs.
Serve Kellogg's ALL-BRAN
with milk or cream, fruits or
honey added. Use for making
fluffy bran mullins, breads.
omelets, etc. Look for the red
and-green package at your
grocer's. Made by Kellogg in
Battle Greek. The LGrgest-geH-
ing AH-BruR.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-19
TIDE TABLE

High and low tide at Point Isa-
bel Saturday. under normal Meteo-
r~ological conditions.
High 1928 a. m.
Low 1905 a. m.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-19

French textile experts have de-
'elcped q method for Dulverizinp cot
ten. silk and wool. the product be-
'n- used IN fire tapestry Will paDer
and for decorative effects in paper
or cloth.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-19

More than $500 white rats have
descended from a pair brought 70
the III. :. Department or Agricu,-
ture in 1925 for nutrition expert
merts
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-19
RIVER FORECAST

There will be no material change
In the river during the next "a TO
SO hours.
Flood Present 24-Hr. 2i-Hr.
Stage Stage Chang. Ram
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-19
WEATHER

For East Texas: Partly cloudy
Friday night and Saturday. Mod
crate 10 fresh southerly winds on
the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-19
RTTIIFTIN

CFirst figures. lowest tempera-
ture last night; second. highest
yesterday. third. wind velocity al
8 a. m: fourth, precipitation In
last "a hrs.)
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-09-11
Writer Absolves Nero,
Emperor Fought Flames

Arthur Weigall, the historian, has
knocked into cooked hat the notion
that "Nero fiddled while Rome burned"
Poor Nero He not only did not know
how to fiddle but was head Of the fire
brigade.
According to Mr.. Weigall in his flne
and scholarly volume on Nero, this
gentleman when the fire broke out was
at his country estate. And that ex-
plOdes the popular notion that he set
the place on fire for the fun Of watch
ing 1t burn.
He rushed back to town and spent
six days and nights working like q
Tr0jan-or like Roman, 1t being an
other wrong notion that the Trojans
worked harder than anybody else-and
organizing fire brigades all over Rome
trying to put the fire out.
When, however, 1t got out near his
own magnificent home with Its great
collection Of art treasures and he saw
1t was doomed, he stood on the river
bank In front of the house and sang
funeral dirge, for Mr.. Weigall states
that Nero was one Of the greatest sing
ers that ever lived-a tall, robust, red
haired. freckled-faced opera singer,
more interested in his music than In
fires or In burning Christians.
Thus do our notions crumble one
by one before the onslaught Of truth
Albert q. Wiggam in International
Cosmopolitan.