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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-20
ATTACKS POLITICIANS
Charles P. Gavin Says They Are
Capitalizing Depression.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS, October 20-Criti-
cism OF politicians who want the
credit for rescuing the country from
depression" was expressed yesterday in
the annual report of Charles p. Gavin
of Washington, general manager Of
the National Stationers' Association
which - in convention here.
Gavin charged the economic condi-
ton was being capitalized to furnish
employment for such politicians. IF
the people were as careful in selecting
their representatives in Congress as
they are In selecting salesman In their
private business we wouldC have no
such thing a. business depression"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-20
PLANE TAKES % OFF SHIP
Vessel Is Icebound in Hudson Bay
Passengers Bound for Nome.

WINNIPEG. Manitoba, October 20
LP).-Nine passengers and Is members
of the icebound Hudson Bay steamer
Baychimo have been taken ashore by
airplane, 1t was learned here yesterday.
They hope to reach Nome, Alaska. 500
miles north of where the Baychimo is
frozen fast, in time to catch a south
bound steamer for Vancouver Thurs
day.
Several other members Of the crew
will live until Spring in camp con-
structed for them on land near the
stranded vessel.
r. H. Bonnycastle, one of the passen-
gers, will be married upon his return
to his Mofne here, The wedding al
ready hi been postponed several times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-20
THEFT CASE DISMISSED
Complainant Admits he Was Toe
Drunk to Identify Colored Man.

When the complaining witness ad-
mitted he was too drunk when robbed
october to remember who the robber
was, Judge John P. Mcmahon yester-
day dismissed charge of robbery
against Robert L. Russell, colored, 200
block of Sheridan road southeast
: 1t seems that Robert Brown nearly
passed out" on the street In front of
his home couple of weeks ago. He
was unable to get into the house under
his own power. so Good Samaritan
in the person of a passerby carried him
in. On SOLDERING Brown discovered the
man hadn't done much of a favor. after
all. Thirteen dollars was missing from
his pockets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-20
U. S. Priest Heads Carmelites.

VATICAN CITY, october 20 (P).-
Father Hilary J. Doswald Of Chicago
has been elected prior general of the
Carmelite Fathers at the convention Of
the order here. He will be received by
Pope Plus tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-20
VETERAN HERO DIES
Oldest Holder of Victoria Cross
Dies at Age of SO.

Dies at Age of 80.
BOURNEMOUTH, England. october
20 [P.-Gen. Sir Reginald Hart, Oldest
holder Of the Victoria Cross, died yes
terday at the age of 80.
During a long army service he earned
a reputation Of being reckless Of his
personal safety and won several deco
rations for gallantry in war and In
peace He was awarded the Victoria
Gross for rescuing wounded trooper
under heavy FIRE from a party of .Afri-
dis during the Afghan War, In 1879.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-20
Envoy Returning on Leave.

BOGOTA. Colombia, october 20 Dr.
Jefferson Caffery, United States Minis
ter to Colombia, will leave today for a
vacation of three months in the United
States. He expects to arrive at Phila-
delphia October 20.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-20

Dirt motor ecle races have been pop
ular In Germany this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-20

expressed a theory that a plot had been
laid to hide Mrs. Judd in the cabin,
1t was also disclosed by police that
among the stacks of letters and mag
aziness in the trunks, which parity COW
cred the bodies, was found surgeons
scalpel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-20
Plot to Hide Woman limited.

Authorities said an investigation of
a cabin In Beverly Glen, situated in
a remote and isolated section. disclosed
an unusual stock Of supplies and they
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-20
MAN SAYS SISTER
ADMITS SLAYINGS
OF PHOENIX WOMEN

(continued From First Page.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30

The Texas Bank a Trust co. l12s
Elizabeth, phone 40. is one Of the
most reliable banking institutions
In this section. It's methods are
up-to-date and efficient. Its man.
agement Is able, and fully COM
petent 10 cope with every financial
problem that may come t. It for
solution.
As . vital factor In the upbuild-
ing Of Brownsville and south Tex
as, The Texas Bank a. Trust Co.
ha. played . prominent and hon.
orable part. It Is known q q bank
OF s~uperlative integrity che that
can be counted on always to carry
its share OF the load, In any for
ward looking and progressive move
ment.
1t employs . modern system OF
finance, which meets every require
ment OF up-to-date banking service.
It has kept pace with the marvel
Gus progress Of south Texas. and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30
TEXAS BANK & TRUST CO.

renders . service which u un-
surpassed BY any other kind Of
business. Safe, efficient. and pro
gressive. this financial institution
Is an important factor In our IN
dustrial progress.
The policy OF The Texas Bank b
Trust CO. Is one Of accommod-s lion
to It's patrons. The best interests
Of It's customers are always con-
suited, and they determine the
course 1t shall follow in every in
stance. except where those inter-
ests would conflict with. or prove
a mersace to the welfare OF the
community at large
Their policy has drawn this In
stitution q large clientele, every one
Of whom Is . real friend. Just -
this institution Is q real friend to
all whom Il serves. It's officers are
men Of the highest standing In the
community, Of irreprc enable char
acter and u~nassailable repute.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30

The Valley Sanitary Mix Com
pany, IAN thru the Valley" are man.
ufacturers Of Grade "A" Pasteurized
Whole Mix and Cream, Buttermilk,
Cottage Cheese. Valley Brand But
te-, and Valley Hostess Ice Cream,
which r outstanding for their
purity and quality. Everything pro-
duced at their model plants at Mer-
cedeS, phone 126 and Brownsville,
phone 1880, is pasteurized. MI. s. W.
Polk Is the general manager and Mr.
M. w. Boehlke Is manager OF the
Brownsville plant which Is located a.
end Of St. Charles st.
Ask you doctor. The physician p-e-
scribes nourishing FOODS, and plenty
Of sleep. as the two important fac
tors to good health. And were you 10
ask him FOR M other. he would say
pure, Pasteurized Milk, and plenty
OF Il.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30

Autumn days are here again
and the thoughts Of Texas people
turn again to places Of amusement.
revocation and refreshment, where
they may be cool, coy and COM
Portable and enjoy their evenings
in the company Of refined people.
Such an amusement center Is the
T. Crixell g. Co. place In Mata-
moros, Mexico. Just across the
Gateway bridge from Brownsville.
Mr.. T.. Crixell Is the proprietor.
Here Is offered q delightful rem
devious for the people OF Texas
and the entire mid-continent, and
q wholehearted invitation IS ex-
tended to all by the proprietor to
visit this modern up-to-date es-
adjustment and enjoy q delight
full evening.
The T. Crixell a. Co. place Is
cool, clean. and comfortable and
you will find that everything has
been provided to make your eve
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30

Strli& work, that brings them
ever Increasing business. Back Of
all the work they have done stands
their ~Rparantee OF complete salts
faction and in this section their
name has become synonymous with
q high standard OF quality.
They have the required equi I.
ment for the building Of man diff
ferent types Of structures. and un-
derstand the various forms OF mod
ern construction down to the small
est detail. The management Is also
in close touch with the sources Of
supply OF all kinds Of materials.
and are able to bring to any build
ing project just what s specified.
Their practical experience and
business connections. enable them
70 render this complete service. 50
that owners are not subject TO
needless delay. and we recommend
them highly 70 al OF o1r readers.
Their Brownsville Offices are at
West First and Froutor Streets.
phone el0.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30

nings most enjoyable. Those who
enjoy music. dinners and refresh-
ments OF all kinds, will welcome
this opportunity to visit this es-
adjustment. meet their friends, and
feel that happy days are here
again. This Is the most frequented
establishment In MatamoroS. both
day and night, because Of its un-
excelled service, and the special
attention given TO families.
Free parking space has been
provided. and every precaution win
be taken to keep this establish
ment up to the highest standards.
Only gentlemen and ladies will be
permitted to remain at this place.
and the management viii enforce
their orders against rowdyism or
ungentlemanly behavior. We are
pleased to refer this establishment
to our readers as one Of the best
managed and most popular amuse-
ment centers on the border.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30
BROWNSVILLE HERALD BUSINESS
AND INDUSTRIAL REVIEW
THE RIO CRANDE VALLEY GAS co.

This Industrial review Of thu on
ward progress Of Brownsville would
b incomplete. without favorable
mention OF : great public service
company which has kept Browns
Vile IN the vanguard OF progress.
and has been instrumental IN max
Ing II : comfortable. happy city. We
refer to The Rio Grande Ca CO.
z20 18th St, phone 1850. one or the
cttyis greatest assets. Mr.. Mike
Groom Is the manager.
Perhaps the greatest gift this
company has brought to Browns
Vile Is comfort and cleanliness.
Most Of the homes and business
houses = connected with this
company's gas distribution system.
Many Of them are using gas ex-
clusively. and are doing 50 with
real economy. Natural gas has
proven q very satisfactory fuel-an
ideal fuel--with all the advantages
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30

dies silk g1rments- The ladies q
Brownsville win find that this con-
Germ renders the most expert sar-
vice on fine dresses and ladies'
silks. IS they are skilled In this
work.
Garments that are properly
cleaned win wear LANCER. for the
process used BY this concern ltvens
the silks and wooIeris, and makes
them wear-resistine. Thus q gar
ment they clean not only looks
better. but comes back without
any d~isagreeable oder. The man
agement their patrons Of
satisfactory work ard reasonable
prices Their patrons include many
prominent people Of this section
who are regular customers ct their
establishment.
We are pleased TO give the
American Dry Cleaners and Dyers
prominent mention Iii this indus
trial review.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30
WA. Welt CONSTRUCTION co.

The w. a. Velten Construction
Co, General Contracts have
taken an active part IL nstruc-
ton work In Texas. Ma ssiness
and private buildings in fAss sec
ton stand as Examples their
ability rs contractors and builders.
They design. build. and finance, and
offer complete serrice. This
prominent concern Is now gcmplet-
ing thu modern $4,000 plant Of The
Texas citrus Fruit Growers flst-
citation ut San Carlos. They also
have under construction for this
association. 4 new $4,000 project
In Harlingcr, which VII be the
most complete In the valley.
The w. 4 velten Construction
Co, always uses the ce1t materials
available. They have N efficient
corps Of assistants, and perform all
work according to the building
codes. underwriters regulations, and
methods used by masters In the
trade. This concern has built q
reputation for reliability in con-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30
Feed Mill Will
Open At Harrington

HARLINGEN, Sept. 30-AnotheE
important new industry will be
Hdded 70 the Valley when the
Ialley Feed Mills commence oper-
<tion about Oct. Is. j. r. Plang-
nan, formerly president Of the
Sherman Seed Co. Of Sherman,
Texas, and b. A. Peek former VAL
Iey representative for che same
concern are the owners Of the
new manufacturing concern.
"A new ~three-story factory builo-
Inn Is being constructed on West
Jefferson street at q cost OF ap-
uroximately t12.500.o0. The BUILDING
thoroughly modern In every
respect and viii be equipped WITH
I large number Of heavy machines
Tor the manufacture Of feeds
About eiGht people win be en-
played ~ the beginning and others
WI b added . the business
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30
THE Ell JARDIN GARAGE

. smash-up you might have been
in. you win find that they can
take your wrecked car or truck, and
rebuild 1t In such q way, that no
one will ever know 1t has been in
q collision. II In motoring over the
highway you have been bumped by
. road hog. or q mad driver, and
the body Of your q Is dented. or
tenders bent. etc. just drive around
to The FL Jardin Garage, 800 18th
st., and they viii fix 1t up for you,
50 that your car viii look like new.
We take pleasure in recommend
ing the Ell Jardin Garage very
highly to the citizens OF south Tex
as, as an establishment that meets
every requirement In this line. II
you desire expert washing. greasing,
or the most complete and thorough
servicing for your car by skilled
mechanics. let them serve you. You
will find them courteous, accom-
modating, and highly efficient.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30
THE MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK

The Merchants National Bank Is
one of the strongest, and most reli-
able financial institutions In south
Texas. Established in 1908, 1t has
for % years employed q modern
system Of finance, and Is equipped
to render sery ice In all departments,
commercial. saving. trust, and
safe deposit. A hearty welcome
awaits you at their counters.
The service offered by the mod
crn financial institution. is q Ear
cry from the banking service that
was available In ancient and med
ieval times. II we roll back the
scroll Of bank history only 50 far
IS the RothchiId era. we find that
banking consistet cry OF making
loans and acceps.2g deposits.
However. today we find there Is
probably no other business. which
Is 50 absolutely essential to the gen.
eral welfare Of the community In
which It Is established. The Mer-
chants National Banks knowledge
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30
BROWNSVILLE HERALD BUSINESS and INDUSTRIAL REVIEW
AMERICAN DRY CLEANERS & OVERS

Service. Quality ana Satisfac-
ton" have caused the patronage
Of the American Dry Cleaners and
Dyerss 1o41 washington. Phone
So, TO steadily increase, and today
they rank among the leading dry
cleaners Of south Texas. This
reliable concern Is under the cap
able management OF Messrs. b. N.
'Fullen and H. p. Fullen. who have
had many years Of practical ex-
perience in this work, and always
see to 1t that their patrons re-
ceive expert work and prompt
service.
Their plant in Brownsville Is
equipped with the most modern
machinery available, and they
handle all classes OF cleaning and
dyeing In q most satisfactory man.
ner. Every garment left with them
Is given their careful attention.
No work is too difficult to handle.
and they make q speciality OF la
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30

Outside OF the value, and wide use
Of milk itself, which according to all
standards Is the nearest product 70
q balanced ration that Is knows,
its by-products are used in every
home, In the cooking and prep-ra-
ton Of every meal that we at.
The establishment that provides
. product that Is used so much In
every home. every day. should be
given a little time and thought, and
q visit to the plant Of the Valley
Sanitary Milk Co, will convince all
OF the wisdom Of purchasing dairy
products from this well known. ana
reliable concern. Their many salts
fled patrons which are the result o.
the quality products they manufac-
ture. : al loyal supporters for this
progressive Brownsville, and south
Texas institution. and we are pleased
TO give this concern prominent men
ton In our industrial review.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30

This progressive concern. located
1t so6-11th street, phone 1870. Is
the official A. A. A. garage In
Brownsville, and lures q most
complete washing. greasing. polish
ing. and general garage service. be-
ing the only completely equipped
garage for this service in the city.
They handle a fine line OF tires
and tubes. and have q 24-hour
wrecker service. Your car will be
safe in their fire-proof storage. Mr..
II. M. Brady Is the manager.
The FL Jardin Garage also fea-
lures an expert service In body re-
building, painting, and auto top
work OF all kinds. Estimates are
made free. They have equipped
their establishment with all the
latest. and most modern equipment
for the repair Of wrecked cars. and
they offer a complete service in car
rebuilding. No matter what kind Of
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30

Of . fuel that Is cleaner. safer. and
more convenient than ordinary
fuels. and Is supplied ut less cost.
Brownsville residents have Sound
that natural gas Is . ver.- rracti-
cal, clean, and economical source
Of heat.
The dag has arrived, when every
onr TN this community can enjoy
home life. secure in the knowledge
that days OF playing janitor to
the furnace are over. with the in
~stallation OF automatic gas heat In
the horne. The engineers and Of
ficials Of The Rio Grande Valley
Gas Company ere always 1t your
service. In connection with servicinz
your gas-fired equipment. or rec
ommend'ng new and improved gas
fired units
1t Is q pleasure to give this rell-
able and progressive concern PROM
inent mention IN this review Of
Jul progress
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30

The White q Switzerland rnsur-
ance Agency, located In State Ma
tionai Bank Bldg, phone AIT. = o
reliable agency, with. q well estab-
lished insurance In good. strong. old
line companies. They specialize in in
surance. write practically every
form Of insurance. sacluding fire,
tornado. automobile public liability.
and workmen's compensation bonds.
One Of the most important factors
in the upbuiiding OF 2 community Is
the adequate protection OF property.
The firm that handles insurance IS
one OF the most important assets
that q community can have. 1t Is
through the efforts OF insurance ex-
perts that property Is kept adequate
ly insured, and the community Is
protected against home and indus
trial losses.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30
INTERNATIONAL GATEWAY BRIDGE

The international Gateway Bridge
O., phone 1905. . public service cor
poration. under the supervision Of
two governments, is one Of the
prominent industrial concerns Of
south Texas. The business Is con-
Quoted along progressive lines, and
We are pleased to state. that this
concern IS . big asset to the in
dustrial life OF the community. Mr..
r. d. Howard y the manager.
There Is probably no other COM
munity on the border, that Is better
equipped than Brownsville In this
respect, for The international Gate
way Bridge CO.. has provided
modern. and scientifically equipped
bridge equipment. between the two
republics 1t this point
For safety, use The Gateway
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30
WALKER CRAIG, Wholesale Merchants

In Brownsville, at sos Fronton,
phone 6T3, you will find walker
Craig. Wholesale Merchants. They
also have houses at Mission and
Kingsville. The dealers or south
Texas car secure here. staple and
fancy groceries Of the highest
quality, at most reasonable prices.
This Is one OF the most popular
wholesale houses in this section,
and the place where q dependable
line Of pure food products is carried
In stock. to meet any and all de-
mands OF the retailers.
Walker Craig. Wholesale Mer-
chants. r leaders in this line,
and their work has received the
highest commentator. They have
won the admiration OF their many
patrons through their efforts to
excel IN service, quality and cour-
tesy. Some Of the leading restau-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30
N. R. QUINN, PLUMBING and HEATING

ton. In the building Of the Amer
lean city Of the 10th century. the
services Of the sanitary engineers
are Of the utmost Importance. for
BY modern standards Of living. the
length Of the average human life
has been greatly increased. This Is
largely due to the work OF the
sanitary engineer.
N. r.. Quin mis- q sanitary engineer
OF q high order. and those Of our
readers who desire work Of this
nature. should avail themselves of
his expert services. He is q re-
liable plumbing and heating con-
tractor, the supplies handled are
Of the finest quality, and the
charges are always reasonable. We
are pleased to give this concern
prominent mention In this business
review.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30
THE COvACEvICH SUPPLY co.

The Covacevich Supply co. To-
Gated 1t 1851 Levee, phone 7e0. Is
an automotive supply house. special
izing in automobile supplies and
replacement parts Of all kinds. Geo.
Covacevich Is the proprietor. They
also have . complete line of hard
ware. electrical and plumbing sup
plies pipe and fittings OF every
description.
This well known concern bugs d.
rect from the factories. selling parts
and accessories to many local gar
ages and retailers OF this section.
The high grade supplies. automo-
tive, electrical. and plumbing. han
died by this concern. are recognized
by the trade as made OF the very
best materials and OF the highest
grade workmanship. Tney are ma
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30

When in need of plumbing fix
lures. water heaters, repair work.
pipe. fittings. valves or. in fact.
anything In the plumbing and
heating line. phone sl1 for N. r.
Quinn. This concern special
ICES In plumbing and heating work
Of all kinds. and win be glad to
serve you. They are located at $50
Elizabeth St., In Brownsville. They
feature expert repair work. and
AL their plumbing Is absolutely
guaranteed. Estimates are made
free.
The great advancement along
sanitary lines. of present day con-
struction. compels the modern sani-
tary engineer to be q man Of adj
vanced ideas, with q thorough
knowledge Of the laws Of santa
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30

rants. hotels, and grocery stores, In
south Texas use their products reg
ularly.
To successfully conduct q business
OF this nature, requires o. special
study in the selection OF quality
products. and their distribution
upon q fair margin Of profit. Walk
er Craig Wholesale Merchants have
given this business careful study.
and handle only standard brands.
which r. fully guaranteed and
vouched for by this reliable con-
Germ. They re also wholesale deal
ers In standard lines OF hardware.
The managers are prominent in
the business and social circles OF
south Texas, and always aid In
movements for public improvement.
We take pleasure IN compliment
ing this concern upon the progress
they have made. and the high grade
products they handle.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-30

Bridge. the Silver span across the
Rio Grsnde. This Is the largest steel
and concrete structure on the Rio
Grande, and far excells any other
bridge On the border. 1t Is adequate
to take care OF al the traffic be-
tween Brownsville and Matamoros
for many years to come. Visit nis-
toric Matamoros, Mexico, the most
interesting town on the border. See
the many points Of interest. visis
the quaint curio SHOES. and enjoy ez-
cellent game dinners.
The management Of the Gateway
Bridge are loyal supporters for this
section Of the state, and always aid
IN movements FOR : greater Browns
vile. we are pleased TO give favor
able mention to this corporation.
and point 70 Il ~ one of the con-
muntty's greatest assetk