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direct and immediate menace for
italian troops in our two colonies in
East Africa
The announcement said Halle
Selassie's offer to withdraw his forces
30 kilometers (about 10 niles from
the defined frontier was only a
strategic move, destined to aid better
the mobilization and aggressive inten-
tons Of the Ethiopian troops"
Mussolini will not call the occupa-
ton of Halle Selassie's empire a war
his close collaborators disclosed.
But to any nation which might per-
sist in trying to apply war-like sane
lions against Italy they considered the
term war" applicable.
ITO acts of war, we shall respond
with acts of war" bands Of uniformed
jewellers chanted, repeating in cheers
and songs Mussolini's militant words.
Europe Not Menaced.
While extoling the premier dicta-
tors speech of yesterday as a clear
exposition of Italy's case" the off,
cially inspired press fastened to eau
ton that these words did not menace
any one" in Europe.
MuSsoltni's associates nevertheless
said he took his stand in the address
during the vast, one-day test mobili-
zaation throughout the kingdom and
that he intended to begin promptly
an advance on at least a section OF
Ethiopia.
Jubllant Fascist Black Shirts con-
sidered the mobilization pledge of 90
100000 males from all walks of Ital-
ian life to support II Duce's Ethiopian
program as direct warning to Halle
SelasSie.
Mussolini's uniformed millions were
heartened by the knowledge that their
party ranks, In the extraordinary call
on the nation for support. were aug
mented by other millions Of Italians
who Joined the rally in the name of
the tatherland, regardless of whether
they were Fascists.
In fact, most of Italy's population
OF 100000 listened avidly to the
message from their leader.
Message Went Over World.
Italian sources took pride in a sur
vey showing that II Duces message
went by radio from Bremen Pass in
Northern Italy to italian Somaliland
in Africa, penetrated the whole of
Europe and extended as far East
as Japan and as far West as the
United States.
italian circles expected Halle Selas-
sic to muster today four Philippians
for every Italian soldier now in East
Africa.
These events, government sources
said, could not fail to bring a show
down in the near future.
Italian forces in East Africa were
estimated to total about 100000.
An official announcement said Italy's
casualty list in East Africa for Sep
TENDER incldued % soldiers and 2
officers, bringing the number of deaths
there in military ranks thus far to 100
AS proof that Italy feels a strong
possibility war might result from
League of Nations talk of sanctions
and the continued presence Of British
warships in the Southern Mediter-
ranean. II Duce ordered Naples tc
protect itself against sham air attack
Friday evening.
This city. which has become the
principal embarkation point for Italy:
East African troops. will be called or
suddenly to extinguish all lights. The
people vii lbe placed under the order.
of military officers "for their owr
safety"
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where it was to spend the night under
guard before proceeding to construc-
ton dock for finishing touches. Pho
tographers were barred.
The DunkerQue was built to Offset
the pocket battleships" Of Germany.
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MINISTERS CRITICIZED
HProfit Motive" in Church En-
terprise Held Necessary.

terprlse Held Necessary.
ELGIN, H., October 8 R.-Min-
listers who decry "the profit motive
In business and industry yet clamor
for profit on the operation of church
enterprises were criticized by DR.
George c. Douglass of Cincinnati yes
terday in an address at the ninety
eighth annual Rock River Conference
of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
There are annual conferences OF
Methodism," DR.. Douglass. one Of the
publishings agents of the church,
said, which will adopt social service
statements denounc!ng the profit mo-
tive, but which will also denounce the
Methodist Book Concern because, in
these troubled times, it has been un-
able to turn a profit into the minis
tiers pension fund"
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FRENCH LAUNCH CRUISER
Turrets Of 26,5Oo-Ton Vessel Are
Hidden by Tarpaulins.

BREST, France, October 8 (P.-
The 26,500-ton battle cruiser Dun
kerque. Frances first new warship in
20 years, was launched yesterday,
with huge gray tarpaulins purposely
hiding the turrets from the sight of
observers.
Tugs fianked the ship Sin the river,
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BISHOP KEYES RESIGNS
Georgia Prelate Named Assistant
to Papal Throne.

VATICAN CITY, October 3 P).-
Michael J. Reyes, Bishop Of Savan-
nah. Ga, today resigned his bishopric
because of Ill health.
He was Immediately appointed titu.
lar bishop Of Aereopoli and the Vatican
announced that Pope Plus had named
him assistant to the papal throne.
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Glass Prices Up.

The government of Belgium has
compelled glass tableware mInufac-
turers to combine. and as a result
tableware prices will be increased 20
TO Is per cent.
, 1935-03-03
Identification Drive
Begins At La Feria

LA FERIA. March Am extern
sive Identification program Is be-
ing planned by the La Feria Cham
Der OF Commerce, according to r.
J.. Thomas. manager. As soon as
the bouganvilleaS arrive. work viii
start on the project along the high
way 10 add to the work done on the
city parks along the Valley thor
oughfare last year. A rose sale Is
also being conducted by this or
g~anization TO encourage beautifica-
ton OF homes In the La Feria
trade territory.
The first inspection by the local
committee. OF which Mrs. ID. w.
Sigier is chairman. will be con-
Quoted soon and the second for the
purpose Of noting Improvements
will be made next fall. la Feria
will be one OF the numerous towns
In the Valley 70 compete for the
Rose Cup in the Valley wide beau
tification campaign. and for the
500 to be given by the Valley
towns.
The chamber OF commerce has
been appointed BY the Federal
Housing Administration 10 sponsor
the building OF new homes and
the repair Of old ones in La Feria.
As a result OF this. the chamber
manager is urging La Feria resi-
dents who r contemplating re-
pairs. building. or remodeling their
homes 70 60 ove this plan with
him.
, 1935-03-03
DREDCE Day
SIGNS PUT UP

Large signs marking the cutoff
road to the point where the Browns
vile channel will cross IN to be
erected shortly on the Boca Chica
load to direct people 70 the "dredge
day" event OH Sunday. March 10.
according to announcement at the
Chamber OF Commerce here.
One sign will be placed several
hundred feet In advance Of the
cutoff, and the other &C the juno
ton.
Dredge day Is planned for March
10 when the big dredge Orleans
will be mt the point where the ship
Valley people and visitors viii have
an opportunity TO < II. The
Brownsville Port committee will be
on hand during the day. and every
one Is invited to attend and to
bring lunch. making a picnic out
OF the visit.
IN order to give local residents
end visitors more information
about the port. the Chamber OF
Commerce has also erected the large
map which was used In its exhibit
at the Valley Fair on Elizabeth
street across from the p~ostoffice
building
This map shows the route OF the
channel. and distances from the
port 10 points In the United States
and Mexico. The progress OF the
dredge Orleans is TO be marked on
the map as II continues cutting the
channel toward Brownsville.
, 1935-03-03
1000 Expected To
Enter Music Meet
Especial 10 The HeraioI

PHARR. March approximate
ly one thousand high school stud
ents, comprising representatives
from 10 Of the major institutions oil
the Valley, are entering the RIO
Grande Valley Music meet which Is
TO be held at Mercedes Friday and
Saturday March 8 and 8.
The vocal division OF the meet
will be held Friday when the best
talent OF the Valley will contest N
solos, trios, quartetteS. s~extettes, ana
glee clubs. Expert judges have been
obtained from Southwestern Univer-
sity. A g. NJ. College and Texas Arts
and Industries OF KingSville.
The instrumental contests will De
held Saturday. when there VIII De
IL solo and ensemble arrangements.
Six bands from Weslaco. Raymond
Vile. Donna, McAllen. Mission and
Harlingen will furnish entertain
ment for the evening performance.
High schools entering the Music
Meet include Mission. McAllen.
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo. Sharyland,
Donna, WeSlaco, Ia Feria. Harlln-
gen. Raymondville and San Perhta.
Previously this contest vas confined
to Hidalgo county but It was made
10 embrace the entire Rio Grande
Valley this year. Large crowds are
expected 70 attend these contests
and the directors OF music In the
various high schools believe this
meet will become one OF the out
standing musical events Of south
Texas.
, 1935-03-03
Contrasting Stories
OfMeLlon andHis
Fortune Are Told

Howard M. johnson. after a brisk
and pointed redirect examination
in which his testimony brought out
that Melons personal fortune in
early December. 1881. was $500. 0OO.-
900 and that what the government
called shadow sales" Of stock had
nothing to do with MELONS income
affairs. was still testifying at the
recess but Is expected to leave the
stand soon.
The internal revenue bureau Is
insisting before the tax board Of ap-
pealS that Mellon should pay So
8 1000 on his 1881 income, but the
former secretary Of the treasury
claims there should be sl39.000 re-
fund for that year.
Frank J.. Hogan, Melons chief
counsel. picked UP interrogation Of
johnson. MELONS confidential sec
rotary. where government men left
off and through his questions at
tempted to draw entirely different
differences from those the govern
ment sought to make In Johnson's
testimony.
The secretary has been a witness
for eight days and through II all
government counsel pointed its ma
for artillery at three big matters
the coalesced company. a Mellon
family holding corporation, and q
Joint account" held by A. w. Mel
Ion and his brother. the late r. 3.
Mellon.
The government has accused the
elderly financier Of making wash
sales" to coalesced and scalot IN or
der to dodge income taxes.
, 1935-03-03
Takes Naval Exams
Especial 70 The HeraIdJ

NORANAhA " AA0 AANAAA4t
HARLINGEN, March 2.-Albert
Kenneth Refs. o Of Mr.. and Mrs
A. j. Refs OF McAllen. will leave
March ii for Houston for final eX-
aminations before continuing TO
San Diego for primary training, &C
cording 10 v. A. Hughen. navy re-
cruiting officer stationed here.
REFS. a graduate Of EdinPurg Jun
ior College. Is the first recruit sign
ed In two months. Re-enlistMenLs
in the navy have been so heavy that
openings for new recruits have
been scarce.
Hughen said that ordinarily only
about 70 per cent OF those discharged
re-enlist. With expansion OF the
navy. promotions have become more
frequent and the service has offer
ed more as a career. AS a result as
high as 90 per cent Of those whose
bitches expired have been re-
enlisting in recent months.
Hughen Is building up a waiting
list to be ready when the call for
more new men Is sent out.
, 1935-03-03
Honor Society Gets
Three New Members

The National Honor Society OF the
Brownsville high school was enter
tanned with q Mexican supper We'd
nesday at the Woman's club. The
purpose OF the supper was 70 initiate
new members and to install new Of
ficers.
The following new members we're
pledged: Bertha Champion, Betty
Elfrink. and Rosie James. New Off
GERS who were installed are as fol-
lows: Valerie Rosenthal. president;
Lee Du Ong, vice president; Dor
othy Huffacker. secretary: and Rosie
James, reporter. Following this. a pro-
gram, planned by Lillian Stuermer.
was given. Members on the program
were welcome" by Ramon PARA,
How IT Feels to Become q Ma
tional Honor Society Members" by
Rosie James. and speeches by each
OF the following guests: Mr.. ana
Mrs. Z. G. Dodd. MI. and Mrs. Frank
Z. Bortle, and sponsor. Miss Louise
Parry. Members attending were.
Dorothy Huffacker, Lillian Stuerme,r
Btrtha Champion. Rose Schmelling.
Betty E1frink. Elouise Clark, Valerie
Rosenthal. Margaret Weinert, Mar
Jane White. Rosie James. Ruben
Fdelstein. Lee Du Ong. Enrique OS-
neros, Gus L~andregen. Sammie Gus
taves. and Ramon PARA.
, 1935-03-03
Holding Firms
Control Texas,
Bobbitt Ayers

HUNTSVILLE. March 2. Up r.
l.. Bobbitt. former attorney gen.
eral. charged in a Texas Independ-
ence Day speech here that Texas
was controlled by powerful hold
ing companies with nit-wit Million
aires"
He blamed the alleged situation
for putting over a million Texas
citizens on relief rolls"
Bobbitt expressed his faith in
future bridge builders who will
place emphasis upon character
building. rather than on the making
Of large fortunes: thus carrying out
the ideals Of Texas"
Such men as Houston. Lamar.
Rusk and others OF their kind we're
pointed out as the first builders OF
the state.
Bobbitt was introduced by Pres
ident H. +. Estill Of Sam Houston
State Teachers college.
Short services at the old Sam
Houston home. with a wreath be-
ing placed upon Houston's grave,
concluded the commemoration GER
emory.
, 1935-03-03
Roy Miller To Be
Banquet Speaker
(S3ecial 70 The heTaldI

NOR1G&4A ~ -
MISSION. March 2.-The Pro-
RreSs banquet sponsored BY the Mls-
sion Chamber Of Commerce Tues
day, March 5. is going TO be an cut
standing success. according 70 r.
4. Marburger. chairman Of ucket
sales. j. @. Henry, chairman OF ar
rangementS committee. and II. l.
Starr. chairman OF the program
committee and president Of the
chamber.
The main speaker OF the evening
viii be Roy Miller Of Corpus Christ.
who IS well known all over Texas lor
his record in civic work and Is exec
utiye vice president Of the Intra-
Coastal Canal association. An enter
tanning program has been arranged
The main object OF the banquet Is
to bring together all new residents
visitors. new business representing
oil people. and the citizens Of MS
sion. for an evening OF good fellow
ship" The local business men are
urged to bring a guest. Arrangements
have been made for a crowd OF 2lo
and indications r that every seat
will be taken.
, 1935-03-03
Christian Educator
To Instruct Course


HARLINGEN. March 2.-Myron
T. Hopkins Of indianapolis. secre-
tary Of Young peoples work in the
U. s. for Christian churches, will
direct training Of a faculty this
week for the young, peoples con-
ference Of Valley Christian church.
es at Rio Hondo In June.
Assisting MI. Hopkins will be
Miss Bertha Clawson. former mis-
sionary to India; Charles Marion
Ross. state secretary Of religious
education; Mrs. Eunice Mcclure.
secretary OF Texas young peoples
work: and Mrs. Bessie Hart. secre-
tary Of the Texas Woman's Mis-
sionary society.
A young peoples rally is to be
held here Wednesday night and at
McAllen Thursday night. A world
fellowship meeting will be held at
the Girl Reserve Camp at Rio Hon
do Friday. Saturday and Sunday.
, 1935-03-03
Religious Problems
Subject OF Sermon

The sermon Sunday night at the
Central Christian church will ars-
wer the question that Is uppermost
in the minds of the people concern
ing the inadeouacy Of present day
religion. why doesn't religion
make people strong Ike II did our
forefathers7 Why are the church's
empty OF Sunday nights? Why Is
there so much indifference toward
religion?"
These and many other questions
will be answered when the pastor
ID. W. McElroy breaches on the
subject: Secondhand Religion.
This will be the first of a group Of
sermons dealing with many Of the
problems that face us in this day
Of confusion.
, 1935-03-03
BANDITS
STEAL $4,000

NEOSHO, Mo-. March 2. Rp-
Three men held UP eleven employees
In the First National bank on the
public square here Saturday morn
ing and escaped with more than
SIS. 900 in cash.
The bandits. all masked. we're
waiting In front OF the bank when
the porter. Leslie Cooper. q negro.
arrived at $50 a. m. He was forced
TO unlock the front door.
As the ten other officials and
employees arrived. each was held up
and tied and made to sit on the
floor behind the teller cages.
When the time lock unlocked the
safe II was rifled OF several bags
OF silver and currency. which were
carried To an alley door. The loot
consisted OF $4,000 in cash and
$4,000 in negotiable Arkansas bonds.
, 1935-03-03
League Competition
Begins Al La Feria
fsneciai to mac Heraldl

IA FERIA, March with in
teregt growing in all phases OF
Tnterscholast site League work keen
competition is expected In many OF
the events in the local elimina-
tion. Following the final selec-
fIon OF the representatives from
Ia Feria. who will enter the coun-
tv meet at San Benito. the win
ners will be presented in a free
public program similar to the one
last year. The purpose OF the pro-
gram will be to familiarize patrons
Of the school and all others inter-
ested IN the nature Of 1nterscho-
iastic League work and the wide
variety of contests In which the
students compete.
Both the boys and girls glee
clubs are preparing to enter the
valley Music meet at Mercedes
March s and 9. Although this Is
only a preliminary meet for the
one held at Kingsville later In the
spring competition is always keen
and winners OF the Valley meet
usually carry off their share OF the
honors at Kingsville. Miss Clovis
Hickman has charge Of all Of the
girls work and Mr.. Edward Hatch
cit IA directing the boys.
, 1935-03-03
2,257 Carloads OF
Citrus Carried Blu
Truck to States

taking Valley citrus fruits only to
nearby markets IL diSsipate0 by the
fact that 3.67l truckloads were TAX
n by e states other than Texas.
This leaves a total OF ll.0l4 trucks
which gave Texas points as their
destinations when stopped At road
stations OF the quarantine service.
Almost half the out-of-State move
ment went 10 Oklahoma. The exact
rumber OF trucks going TO the
Sooner state between October and
March "a l,548. Second was Kan
sas with SIS truckloadS while 29S
trucks went TO Arkansas and 3ll 10
Louisiana. IL Is interesting 70 note
that these four states, into which
the railroads announced new freight
rates effective Feb. %. took q total
OF 2.8l2 truckloads OF citrus.
Missouri took 227 truckloadS,
Colorado go and the states Of New
Mexico and Nebraska took the sur
priSing totals OF las and l2e re
spectively.
AT least two truckloads have gone
TO Florida. the Valleys chief rival
in growing grapefruit and n truck
load into Arizona which also Is dew
clipping q grapefruit industry. II Is
not known whether the truck which
gave California as q destination.
ever crossed the boundaries OF that
state. The driver was advised that
quarantine regulations would not
permit him TO enter California with
TaWaU fruit kNNF hn W~nwmtmfnA fr
starting for that state. probably
feeling called upon TO act as a
missionary and show the Pacific
Coast jewellers what good grape
fruit is like.
other states took the following
totals: Tennessee 10. Iowa So. Miss
isSippi 10. Illinois IL. Wyoming.
South Dakota. South Carolina. Ken
lucky. each one: Pennsylvania three.
wisconsin and Virginia two. Ohio
IL, Indiana seven. Michigan six.
When truckers leave the Valley
they had these destinations In mind.
they named these at the road sta
ton when stopped by inspectors.
The trucker may find his chosen
market flooded so he just buys an
ether thankful OF gasoline and con-
tInues into other territory until he
finds a place where there Is not as
much competition
The heaviest movement OF fruit
was in January when 1908 truck
loads went out Of the state. Feb
ruarv also was a heavy month with
s43 truckloads heading beyond the
borders Of Texas. Figures for the
other months are: october 247. No
vember 70l and December III.
Movement OF fruit Is heavy both
az beginning and conclusion OF a
season. When fruit first begins 70
mature and Is not available In car
lots. IL goes out In small quantities
by truck. The same thing holds true
near conclusion OF the season when
oranges particularly r moved out
IN large quantities.
1t Is very noticeable that oranges
compose a greater percentage OF
truck than OF rail shipments. Out
OF the carlot equivalent OF 2257
cars moved out by truck, l,254.3 were
grapefruit and l.002.9 were oranges,
Many trucks carry only a part
load Of fruit. Vegetable truckers
NAV throw In a few packages OF
citrus fruits to vary their load and
fruit men often take along crates
OF vegetables. The carlot equivalents
are estimated by the inspectors BY
weight. Weights OF the packages are
taken and divided by the weight
contained IN e car OF fruit.
, 1935-03-03
Hi-Y Club Presents
Program For Kiwanis
Special 10 The Herald

SAN BENrTO. March 2.-Members
of the San Benito Hi-Y club enter
tanned the Lions Friday at their
meeting with the following boys on
khe program: Howard Kennedy
Mahlon Huffman, Chester Dunn.
pan wunderman. Robert Ballenger
Jack Hays. Glen Siderius, Manner
lawson and Jesse Thompson.
Other guests included Principal
a. v. Nelly, Mr.. Gerlach and Mr..
Hartzog.
n. II. Warburton Is 10 raise Pete
Christensen and Orvtlle Z Andrews
from clubdom at the next meeting.
Gus d. Michel. who Is to move soon
IN Marble Falls. expressed regret az
leaving San Benito.
, 1935-03-03
February Winds
Coolest Since
1929, Is Shown

February was sup-normal in the
Valley both as 10 temperature anc
rainfall. the monthly summary issued
by the Brownsville weather bureau
shows.
The mean temperature for the
month was Gle degrees as compared
TO q normal OF 62.6 and rainfall 1t
the Brownsville station totalled only
"a OF an inch compared 70 q normal
OF l.2l for February.
II was the coolest February since
1929 when a mean OF $50 was regis
tered but still not as cool as Febru-
airy, 1905 with q mean Of 52B. The
warmest February on record was III
1882 with a mean temperature Of
69.3.
The highest temperature registered
the past month was 30 on February
9 as compared 10 an all-time Feo-
ruary high OF "a set In 1912. The
lowest at the Brownsville station last
month was IS on the 9th as COM
pared with an absolute minimum d
II in February. 1899.
February. 1885 was a month Of ex-
tremeS. There was a range OF 80 oe-
greeS in temperature on the 25th be-
tween a low OF AZ and a high Of ~
The least daily range was on Feb. II
with a variation Of only four de-
grees between a low OF SIS and maxi
mum Of So.
This year is starting out warmer
than normal with an accumulated ex-
cess OF l48 degrees since Jan. l or
an average daily excess OF % de-
greeS.
The past month was the thirc
consecutive sub-rormal February ir
a row as regards rainfall. II Is a
VIGOROUSLY dry month with a nor
NAL Of only i2i inches. There have
been several Februaries with not ever
a trace OF precipitation but mother
nature forgot herself In 1877 ans
loosed a comparative deluge Of TBS
inches.
, 1935-03-03
{. c. Directors Meet

SAN BENITO. March 2.-Cham-
Der Of commerce directors together
with their secretary and chairmen
81 the groups which have been meet
ing regularly, will meet at luncheon
Monday noon at the Stonewall Jack
son hotel TO discuss matters OF pol
icy. past and future.
The directors are Harry M Car
roll. president: Joe r. Sellars. JACK
M. Ogdee, G. r. Dodson, Joe NJ. T.
win. o. G. Hamilton, and Frank p.
Sublett.
Pete II. Smith Is secretary and
Joe Sloan. L. II. Warburton. John
PrentiSs. Ed Brady and Erwin are
chairmen OF chamber OF commerce
groups.