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, 1935-01-07
Court Electrified

Reilly electrified the court when
he picked up the tEumbguard and
asked Betty Cow.
Did you drop this on the road
on your way into town."
She replied heatedly. Il did not. 4"
Reilly directed her 10 describe the
exact spot she found the guard. She
did.
with all those policemen search
ing night and day for a month, you
want US to believe you could pick
this up without having dropped it,"
he asked.
This thumbguard isn't muddy,
and it isn't soiled." Reilly continued.
I'll leave II TO the jury as to
whether 1t is shiny"
Betty Cow said that when she had
seen the thumbguard il was muddy.
You're a very bright young lady.
aren't you?" Reilly demanded.
Il am" vas her pert reply.
The court resounded with APP
plause and Justice Trenchard re-
peated his warnings against demon
STATIONS.
How long were you In Canada?"
About three hours"
He dropped that line OF question
ing and asked:
do you remember Miss Nellie
O'Connell. who came over on the
boat with your"
NO"
, 1935-01-07
Lindy:s Desire For
Fairness Is Noted
In His testimony

NEW YORK, Jan. Z. -tR- The
New York Times Monday in a spe-
cial dispatch from Pennington, N.
j., said that the desire to be scru-
pulously fair, which impressed OBJ
servers during Colonel Charles A.
Lindbergh's testimony last week.
was the result OF a definite attitude
Of the colonel toward the case
against Bruno Richard Hauptmann.
1T was noted" the Times said.
that Attorney General Wilentz
very rarely interspersed objections
even when IL seemed that the de-
tense counsel. Edward j. Reilly, was
slipping from croSS-eXamination
into direct examination.
This policy on the part Of the
prosecution was IN strict accord with
the colonels own wishes, TO bring
out the truth regardless Of whether
IL should bring doubt or conviction
Of the defendants guilt, and regard
, 1935-01-07
Reynosa Monterrey
Road Efforts Pushed
Especial 20 The Heraldl

McALLEN, Jan. Renewal OF
efforts to secure early completion
of the Reynosa-Monterrey section OF
the Observation-Disclosures highway
through northeastern Mexico, a
project of the Mexican federal gov
eminent. was announced this week
end by the McAllen and Reynosa
Chambers Of Commerce.
Delegations from the two organi-
cations met here Thursday night,
the meeting resulting in formation
Of a committee representing both
bodies for the purpose Of pressing
Mexican officials for completion OF
the new through route to the Mexi-
can industrial capital.
The committee now includes RAJ
mon Guerra, John T. Lomax. r. II.
Sawyer and j. B. Martinez. all OF
McAllen, and Antonio Nassau. Man.
uel Cara Zamora. Agustin NJ. Rod
riguez. Beningo Benavides and Don
Ia S. Palacios of the Reynosa cham
Der. Municipal representatives from
Reynosa are Fernando M. Gonzalez
and Alfonso DomingueZ. McAllen
members insisted that a Reynoss
member be named chairman OF the
committee and this move will be
made shortly.
, 1935-01-07
GERMANY EYES
LEAGUE SEAT

ROME, Jan. z. PA possible
return to the League Of Nations by
Germany IA seen Monday as an
effect OF a fa~r-reaching Franco
Italian agreement reached by
Foreign Minister Pierre Laval and
Premier Mussolini.
Observers believed Germany ana
France might make an understand
ing whereby Berlin would sign a
non-intervention accord and reen-
ter the league, in return for
Frances legalizing the rearmament
she asserts Germany already has
achieved.
High officials said they felt the
Franco-Italian accord constituted
a great stride toward insurance OF
peace in Europe.
A fell agreement was reached BY
II Duce ad his French guest Sun
day night after a lengthy CONVERSE
ton. Its principal features are a
joint declaration TO preserve the
independence OF Austria, a five or
Six-power pact OF non-interference
and, finally, provisions for colonial
concessions between the two ma
tons IN Africa.
One report was that CzechoSlo-
vakia, Yugoslayia. Austria and Hun
gary will be invited TO sign a pact
with Italy agreeing to non-inter-
ference with each others internal
affairs. Later. this source said, Eng
land, France and Rumania may be
asked TO adhere.
Both Italy ana France are jeal-
ously guarding Austria's independ-
ence, fearing a union o. that coun-
try with Germany.
, 1935-01-07
FORT WoRTH LIVESTOCK

FORT WORTH. Jan. Z. R-CU.
8. Dept. AgrD-Hogs: 2,4O0; 1926
higher; top sos: 1925 ID truck
hogs 10000; good l50-l80 ID aver
ages 100000; packing sows steady
to Is higher, mostly CTS and TOO.
Cattle: 1900 commercial, 200 gov
eminent: calves: 1900 commercial.
200 government: fairly active on al
classes cattle. mostly steady; we'll
finished medium weight yearlings
UP 10 TOO. other slaughter yearlings
5-25 and less; part load good
weighty fed steers 600: butcher COWS
around 2.25: slaughter calves most
ly steady on better grades, off quail
ity sorts about Is lower. good heavies
425-60.
Sheep: 500; fat lambs and feeder
lambs steady: few aged wethers and
ewes rs or more higher: medium to
good fat lambs 5.50-7.50; medium
grade fat yearlings $50: aged weth-
ers 4.00-50; good fat ewes TO pack
ers at 500: feeder lambs SIS down.
, 1935-01-07
ma PREPARES
LAST MESSAGE

AUSTIN. Jan. v. Ex-Governor
Miriam A. Ferguson worked on her
final message TO the legislature
Monday. Her retirement January
15 win mark the end OF a 20-year
political career Of the Ferguson
family. Mrs. Ferguson Is complet-
ing q delayed second term while
her husband and chief adviser. for
mer Governor James x. Ferguson.
was elected for two terms.
Governor Elect Alfred devoted at
tention to whipping his legislative
program into shape. He conferred
on the respective bills that will be
offered to place his campaign
pledges In operation. Bills on prac-
tically all the main subjects he adj
vocated in the campaign have been
prepared by his assistants and
await his final approval.
Alfred. convalescing from an at
tack OF influenza. also maintained
n close lia:son with C~alvert's lead
ers In the speakership race and
worked on his Inauguration ad-
44Co1 nAAQ AAc AlAlAAdl nACoodkC W iAAC
legislature. There was some dis
cusison that Alfred would depart
from custom and accept an invita-
ton to deliver his message In per-
son AZ a Joint session.
The house will be called to order
by Secretary of State w. w. Heath,
who will preside until a speaker
has been elected. The election Of
administrative officers will fol-
low.
Lieutenant Governor Edgar 4.
Witt will supervise the senate pro-
ceedings during the first week and
turn the gavel over to Lieutenant
Governor-Elec Walter Woodul OF
Houston. Witt will appoint Wood
ulis committees. The incoming
lieutenant governor indicated the
list would be completed shortly.
Selection Of house committees
must await outcome OF the speaker
ship contest.
After the houses are organized
joint committees will be appointed
TO canvass the general election re-
turns for governor and lieutenant
governor and arrange the Inaugural
ton.
, 1935-01-07

less OF whether the facts were
brought out by the defense or the
prosecution. He looked upon his
cross-examination as an opportun-
ity TO bring out the truth Just as
he did on his direct testimony.
Although he clearly believes Bru-
no Richard Hauptmann to be the
kidnaper. as he testified during his
examination by Mr.. Wilentz and
again in croSs-eXamination, he feels
for that very reason that the de-
PENDANT should have every facility
of a court Of justice to establish his
guilt or innocence.
While the colonel has refused at
all times 10 discuss the case public
ly, except in court. 1t is known that
he considers IL most essential that
H~auptmann should have the bene-
fit of able counsel and the best de-
tense available. For that reason he
was particularly interested in the
defense lawyers and their tactics"
, 1935-01-07
Three Major Detectives

For congress and the country.
President Roosevelt listed theS
three major objectives" Of his bud
get figures:
I'D The normal functions CT the
United States government can be
carried on with economy and a high
standard Of efficiency. % the broad
obligation Of the government TO use
all proper efforts to prevent destitu-
ton can be maintained under more
practical methods than We are US
ing at present and ~ the excellent
credit Of the government will be
maintained for the common good
One Of the major cuts in ire
covery" items for 1886 was an esti-
mated reduction of more than $780,
00o.0 900 III benefit payments to far
mers. as compared with the current
years estimate Of s725. 80l 200.
The president attributed the prof.
ected larger national defense out
lays 10 the current policy Of con-
, 1935-01-07
Truck Markets

Carlot shipments OF entire United
States reported Saturday. Jan. 5:
Grapefruit: Ariz 3, Calf 2, Fla 81
Tex 81, total US IS cars.
Oranges: Calf l78, Fla l47, La !,
total US 326 cars.
Mixed citrus: Calf /, Fla SO, to-
tai US 81 cars.
Beans: Mexico ! car.
BeetS. Texas 8, total US 8 cars.
Cabbage: Ala !, Ariz !, Ia /. La !,
New York 70, 50 Car l, Texas 81,
Wise 80, total l64 cars.
Carrots: Ariz /, Calf 20, New
York IL, Texas /, total US 80 cars.
Greens: Ala /. so Car ], Tex !,
Va II, total Us II cars.
Mixed Vegetables: Ariz /. Calf 81,
Fla ), La z, Texas 40, others 4. to-
tai US loo cars Mexico 2.
Peas: Calf 1, Fla ! total US ?
cars. Mexico IA cars.
Peppers: Cuba | car
Spinach: Ark /, Texas 81, Va /.
total Us "a cars.
Tomatoes: Fla /, total US ! car.
Cuba 3. Mexico 8.
Carlot shipments Of entire United
States reported Sunday, Jan. s:
Grapefruit: Ariz |, Calf 2, Fla
SO, Texas is, total US So cars.
Oranges: Calf 50, Fla 81, total
US 1876 cars.
Mixed citrus: Fla "A cars.
Beans: None.
Beats. Texas 3. total US 3 cars.
Cabbage: Texas 6, Utah /, total
US 4 cars.
Carrots: Calf 4, total US 4 cars.
Greens: Calf 3. total US 3 cars.
Mixed Vegetables: Calf Is, Fla /,
Tex Is, total US 20 cars.
Peas: Calf ?, total Us 2 cars.
Peppers: None.
Spinach: Texas ~, total US y
cars.
Lover Rio Grande Valley Ship
mentS forwarded Sunday morning
January 8: Grapefruit 81, cabbage
40, mixed vegetables 4e, beetS q
carrots 3, beets 3. spinach 3. let
tuce /. total 100 cars.
Lower Rio Grande Valley ship
ments forwarded Monday morning.
Jan. u: Grapefruit 10. cabbage s,
mixed vegetables 4. beets and car
rOts ], spinach !, total rs cars. To-
tai to date this season-Citrus 1911,
vegetables 1898. mixed citrus and
vegetables z, total 32i6: TO same
date last SeaSon-citrus 922. vege-
tablse 903. mixed citrus and vege-
tables 8, total 1928 cars.
, 1935-01-07
"a HIDALCO
TESTS FLOW

MISSION. Jan. 7.-An even two
dozen flowing oil wells completed
since September 20 became the rec
ord OF Hidalgo countyis new Sam
fordyce field late Sunday upon
completion or the Rogers Oil and
Gas company's No. ] Francisco b.
Guerra near the southeast edge OF
the field.
The Rogers test was still clean
Ing itself Sunday night after the
plug was drilled with tubing Sat-
urday night and early Sunday. II
s making small amounts Of oil
through half-incn tubing choke un-
der tubing working pressure of so
pounds and 100 pounds closed-in
casing pressure. The cleaning pro-
cess was fastened when the well was
"1etted" with natural gas through
the casing. Production is from sat
uration at 2.727-5l feet, the upper
Samfordyce gas sand having been
found at 2,70e-23 feet and shale at
1,723-27 feet. High gas pressure was
apparently overcome by setting cas-
Ing nc the bottom OF the hole with
the lower five feet perforated.
The field has been credited with
IS flowing oil wells in news releas-
ed during the past week but a
check-up revealed that one gaSser
was included in the figures Of
newspapermen covering the field.
The field now has three big gas
wells. or which. Lucky Blocker
Bishops No. . Francisco B. Guerra.
ts furnishing natural gas for near
ly all boilers on working rigs. The
test is located in the east 10 acres
or the southeast 20 acres OF tract
754. porcion 80. To the east of this
producer Is the Lucky Blocker-Cos-
mo Petroleum company's No. !
Francisco 70. Guerra. In the north
IS acres OF the south 100 acres OF
tract 254. porcion 40, which show
ed for tremendous gas production in
81 feet Of unbroken sand at 2.663-2.-
$50 feet. The well is now capped
and standing pending an outlet for
It's huge production. The third big
gasser Is the Phillips Petroleum
GUfnpany's No. ! Seabury ct al. To-
Gated in the northwest ll.25 acres
Of the northeast As acres of tract
256, porcion 80. about 5000 feet.
northwest OF the discovery.
, 1935-01-07
4 Valleyites Honor
STUDIES At Schreiner
lspecIAl 10 me Heraldl

KERRVILLE. Jan. Thames OF
four Valley students appear on the
honor rolls Of Shreiner Institute
for the second six weeks period in
the first semester. The list, CON-
prised Of students from both col
lege and high school departments.
was released by Dean w. G. Martin.
Valley students In the college de-
pertinent whose names appear on
the honor roll are Herbert Living
ston. OF San Benito and James
Horn OF McAllen. Kelly wiess. OF
E~dinburg. was listed on the roll from
the high school department. jim
ME Mayer o! san Benito received
honorable mention for the college
department.
, 1935-01-07

gress and the executive to make up
for the delay by the United States
In meeting the provisions Of the IA
val treaties Of 1922 and 1880, and 70
provide replacement and improved
equipment for the army
Mr.. Roosevelt forecast an increase
In government revenue next year
to So. 99l .000. 900 from the estimated
income Of $3,7l1.000.O 900 this year.
Both figures were dependent, how
ever, on continuing the present tax
structure including Scent postage:
Continuing the custom started
last year Mr. Roosevelt held a spe-
cial press conference Saturday 10
discuss the budget
To Continue Agencies
The presidential office took on a
school room atmosphere as Mr..
Roosevelt answered questions LOT
fore than an hour. Newsmen filleo
the chamber. overlooking availan1e
chairs to sit on the floor at the
presidents feet.
The president said he wanted the
lending authority OF the Reconstruct
ton corporation continued. Repay
ments are expected to meet its casn
requirements and more.
Mr.. Roosevelt said that most" OF
the emergency agencies" OF the
government should be continued
on the ground that they 'fill impor-
tant present needs"
With the budget went recommen-
dations for continuing numerous
economy provisions now In force.
The president also made clear 70
newsmen that relief loans to stats
and municipalities would be grant
ed at the cost Of the money to the
federal government, plus a slight
percentage TO meet overhead costs.
, 1935-01-07
NEW YORK STOCKS

NEW YORK. Jan. 2. Rl-Finan-
cial markets received the presidents
record budget Monday with compos-
ure.
Details Of the proposed govern
ment expenditures for the forth
coming fiscal year OF more tnan
$1,000 O0, 900 we're about IN line
with exceptions. Stocks followed a
steady TO firm course and selective
buying pushed up scattered issues
substantially. Trading activity
dwindled after an aftice first hour.
u. S. government securities were
a bit ragged. but not especially
heavy. Corporation bonds were gen.
orally improved. Grains were some
what higher but not unusually lively.
Cotton marked time.
Shares or Coca Cola got up more
than a point to a new high for the
past year or longer. Similar gains
were recorded by U. S. Steel pre-
ferred. A. M. ByerS. u. 9. Smelling,
Air reduction. American shipbuild-
ing and Auburn Automobile. An
advance of 3 points was shown by
Bethlehem Steel Preferred while
the common was UP nearly a point.
The rails and oils were about un-
changed.
Various specialties we're said TO
have been under accumulation on
the strength OF increased earnings
and optimistic prospects for the
coming year. Market commentators,
however. we're only cautiously bull
ish and warned expectations OF huge
profits by some corporations that
may participate in the governments
public works program might not be
fulfilled owing to the high cost Of
operations and the low prices upon
which the administration may in
siSt.
, 1935-01-07
McAllen Postoffice
Work About Ready
Especial to The HeraloI

NcALLEN. Jan. FIGURING OF
concrete on McAllen's new Sos. 00C
postoffice building was expected to
begin early this week, according to
Walter Murch. construction super
intendent.
A carload OF steel TO be used in
reinforcing concrete foundations ar
rived Saturday and was unloaded
al the site on South Main Street.
Conferring during the past week
on the project we're Murch. w. ID.
Van Siclen Of Brownsville. archi-
tect, and n. =. Quinn Of Kingsville.
construction engineer for the Unit
ed States Treasury Department.
, 1935-01-07
Man Dies AS
Result Of Gun Shot

EDINBURG. Jan. 7.-CoSmo Di-
mas. grounds keeper for the Shary
Municipal golf course at Mission,
died Sunday afternoon in Ponton-
Brown hospital from loss OF blood
after a hunting accident December
30.
Dimas, we'll known in Edinburg
as former grounds-keeper for the
Edinburg golf course. was hunting
near McCook's Store in northwest
ern Hidalgo. His gun fell from the
running board OF his car and was
discharged, the load entering his
right foot and leg. The foot was
amputated because Of the serious
ness of the injury.
Dimas' companion vas unable TO
drive the car after the accident and
the victim was forced TO drive sew
eral miles to the store before as
sistance could be given.
, 1935-01-07
Starr County Gets
Three New Schools
Especial TO The Heraid)


RIO GRANDE CITY. Jan. t.
Construction work on three new
Starr county school buildings. all
IN the Roma common school dis
trict, was scheduled to begin Mon
day.
Jacob BanSbsch Construction
company OF San Antonio received
contracts for general construction,
heating and electrical installations
for a combination high school and
grammar school building at Roma
and one-story elementary school
buildings at Salineno and Ell Sauz.
Cost Of the completed structures
will be about SIC 900. OF which s2l,-
600 Is a grant from the federal Pub
lie Works Administration.
, 1935-01-07
PLANE PASSENGERS

Plane passengers arriving from
Mexico City Sunday we're IT. CanaleS
and Miss A. Bray.
Tampico passengers that arrived
in Brownsville Sunday were G. r.
Portugal. e. S. Banks. and l.. Gold.
Mrs. Erwine Balluder. and Car
men and Gerda Balluder left Mon
day by plane for Mexico City.
, 1935-01-07
TODAY'S MARKETS
CHICAGO GRAIN

CHICAGO. Jan. z. R-Despite
the unresponsive action OF Liver
pool wheat quotations. grain mar
kets here developed new strength
early Monday after a hesitant
start. Opening unchanged to u
cent lower. May sl.00A-%, Chicago
wheat afterward rose ali around.
Corn started u off to u up. May
90A-is. and subsequently scored a
general advance.
, 1935-01-07
NEW ORLEANS COTTON

NEW ORLEANS. Jan. h. r.
Cotton opened easier Monday IN
sympathy with disappointing Liv-
erpool cables. First trades showed
losses OF 3 to 4 points.
As there were some buying or
ders in evidence right after the
call and as the northern market
advanced prices here rallied. recov-
ering all Of the opening losses.
March traded at 1859. MAY at
1857, July at 1859 and October at
1857. OF unchanged from SATURDAYS
close on old crop months and two
points up on October.
, 1935-01-07

answered. he was"
With that. Wilentz closed the
young nurses appearance on the
stand.
State Trooper Joseph Wolf was
then called and sworn.
Wolf told Wilentz the story Of
the kidnap night.
, 1935-01-07
MARKETS AT A GLANCE
NpxV Y0rE


Stocks firm: steels and rails
move higher
Bonds improved: u. .. govern
ments resistant.
Curb steady: s~pecialties improve.
Foreign exchanges quiet: ster-
hing heavy.
Cotton higher: trade and spot
house buying
Sugar higher: bullish quota fig
ures.
Coffee quiet; commission house
buying.
Chicago
Wheat firm: Roosevelt message
bullish.
Corn higher; decreasing sup
plies.
Cattle rs cents higher; top
$ll.50.
Hogs l5-25 up; top $40.
, 1935-01-07

G. w. Jolly Of 400 Ave. A. Austin. Texas,
said u was a victim Of chronic stomach
trouble. my appetite was poor and ! suf-
iered from Indigestion. | had gas on my
stomach and a. times my heart paipitated.
me hne relief from this condition and made
me feel better IN every way. II gives one q
real appetite. too" New size, tabs. SOC.
Write DR.. Pierce's Clinic, Buffalo, N. X,
for free medical advice.
, 1935-01-07
Reserve Officers Meet

Regular meeting OF BrownSviIIe
-eserve officers will be held Monday
hight. az headquarters, Fort Brown
Nc 7:30 o'clock. This is the first
meeting Of the year. and all Off
GERS are urged TO be present. Usual
credit will be granted.
The subject OF the discussion Will
be The Commanders Estimate OF
the Situation
The general public is invited to
attend.
, 1935-01-07
NEW YORK CURB

NEW YORK, Jan. 7. tP-Further
losses in utilities and oils gave the
curb market an irregular price
trend Monday. Trading was quiet
and oil concentrated. for the great
er part. in utilities. metals and
Oils. "A few selected specialties we're
in demand at higher prices.
American Gas. Electric Bond a.
Share, and Niagara Hudson, each
lost around u point.
Among issues advancing were
Sheaffer Pen. up % points up at
22is and Bunker Hill e. Sullivan, I'D
y at 80.
, 1935-01-07
BETTY Cow
Continued From Page one)

the Morrow maid who committed
suicide during the case. popped in
to the questioning BRIEFLY.
@. Was there a member Of the
Morrow domestic staff named Violet
Sharpe?
A. Yes.
@. Did you know herr
A. Yes. ! did.
@. Very we'll?
"A. No.
@. How old was she?
A. In the late twenties.
Reilly then switched 10 the week
end preceding the KIDNAPPING. and
had Betty Gov tell that 1t was Mrs.
Lindbergh's habit to take the baby
down TO the Sourland estate and
care for 1t herself.
She then told under Reilly's ques-
tioning. that she had told her friend
Red" Johnson Of the Lindbergh
family's movements.
She said she told Johnson land
probably others" that the Lindbergh
baby was not returning home on
Monday.
Reilly wanted to know all about
the telephone call the nurse receiv-
ed from Johnson the night Of the
kidnapping.
Mr.. Johnson" and ! held a tele-
phone conversation after Colonel
Lindbergh arrived" she said, fixing
the time about $3.50 D. m.
@. Where was the call from7
A. Englewood.
Reilly raised his voice sharply and
cut in:
Didn't you know it was from
Hopewell."
NO." she retorted quietly.
Attorneys Tangle
Wilentz meanwhile was on his feet
objecting because the question was
predicated on q statement not a
fact.
II am testing her credibility."
Reilly snapped. She does not know
where the call came from"
The witness testified that Mrs.
Whatley's window in the Lindbergh
home faced those Of the nursery.
She said that the second floor was
vacant until 8 p. m.
@. That left Whatley alone didn't
it? /.
A. Yes. at 9 o'clock.
He then demanded why Betty
had not telephoned johnson before
TO Hopewell.
II did" she retorted. and explain
ed she had phoned his boarding
house In Englewood before leaving
for the Sourland estate.
Reilly appeared TO be trying TO dis
where one might send light sig
mails from the house.
There were no lights in the nur-
sery wing" she said as Reilly asked
on the houses illumination that
night.
@. AS YOU looked around the room
did you notice anything unusual7
A. I did not look around the room.
I Just knew the baby wasn't there.
@. How we're the bedclothes.
"A. D~isarranged.
@. Did the dog bark that night.
A. No.
@. Now about these thumbguards.
How many did you have for the
child?
A. Two.
, 1935-01-07
Off With the Old

PITTSBURGH Last years
stunts won't collect this years
taxes, says Mayor William ". Nc
Nair. so I'm going to fire every
body and cut government costs"
Last year. he explained to the
Henry George Club. Il threaten
cd to do what the federal govern
ment does-print some money.
Well. you should have seen the
taxes come rolling in. But last
years publicity stunts won't work
again, so we'll try firing"