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WATCH AND JEWELRY REPAIRING In om store by expert wort- me- All ol our work to guaranteed. THE VALLEY FIRST--FIRST IN THE VALLEY--LEASE 0 WIRE SERVICE OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS--QP) IRRIGATE Warn; Irro jyoift YEAR--NO. 189 BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS, FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 1930 SIXTEEN PAGES TODAY 60 A COPY IN VALLEY By CHARLES HALL HOW ABOUT IT? "Parity is the latest form of verbal narcotic to be widely used." --Nicholas Murray Butler. "It is not being dead, but the process of dying that frightens us." --Dean William Ralph Inge. "Invention Is the mother of employment." --H.

B. Butler. "Time is no good solvent for injustice." --Heywood Brown ERMAN J. NEW of Canton, Ohio, president of the Port Isabel Beach Company, is expected in Brownsville today to start the ball rolling on the causeway project from Point Isabel to Padre Island. Proposals advanced by this company carry the Idea of a development there to make a playground lor the Valley.

While the engineer of this column knows nothing of Mr. New's plans except that the company has announced the mem- bers expect to spend a million or two In development, he 'docs know that RIVER RISE IS REPORTED FORVALLEY Rainfall Is a With Heavy Fall Southward places will make for business In the Valley. HE Houston Chronicle comes out today in big type saying that the city and county tax rate is fcow J4.81 on the $100 valuation. $1.87 of this goes to the city and library. In Brownsville the city tax rate $1.50 and the county tax rate is 1.62 making a total of J3.12.

To this can be added the $1.00 Independent school tax, it was said when information on this subject was sought, and taxes in Brownsville and Cameron county total only $4.12. The Valley is a fast building and country, and the general impression seems to be that the taxes are high. Vany of ito Improvements have come within the past decade, but we are still lower than other spots in Texas, it seems. County tax valuations are placed low, 33- and-one-third per cent. City valuations are made at 75 cents.

Then on top of that in buying and build-, ing in the Valley we are investing" ir the best property in Texas. Relief from whatever fear of any water shortage for irrigation purposes may have existed is reported In rise coming down the Bio Grande today. Added to this Is the rainfall of Thursday, which although light, fell all over the valley and will give great aid to cotton growers. The United States weather bureau today reported a rise of 3.5 feet in the Rio Grande, and the prediction as far down as Brownsville today is that "a slight to moderate rise wJJl reach here within the next 24 to 36 hours." Reports of the rainfall In the Valley show .48 of an Inch at Rio Grande City, .12 of an inch at Mission and .36 of an inch at Brownsville. Northern Mexico south of Matamoros reports a much heavier rainfall.

Southward it was said that more than an inch fell all the way to San Fernando, a distance of 12i miles. Several thousand acres of cotton are under cultivation In that area which is now promised great pros- The rainfall in the Valley will be of great aid in tiding over the cotton crop. FROM CHORUS GIRL TO STAR Jazz Orchestra To Open Church Easter NEW YORK, April slc by a jazz orchestra on Easter will open New York's most modern church, housed in a 23-story apartment hotel costing 53,000,000. The Rev. Dr.

Edward H. Emet of Manhattan Congregational church said the dance orchestra has been engaged for six Sunday evenings to attract young people to the church, explained, "The 'have churches," he neglected the youth of our city too long." Selections to be played by the orchestra have not been announced. The church occupies the lower stories of the apartment building at Broadway streets. a Seventy-sixth HE engineer of this column had another example of the far reaching influence of The Brownsville Herald today. Of course, 3't came In a manner somewhat em- barassing to him, but it is true, so we must print It.

Years ago we had to stand up in the school room and rectfe Bryant's In quoting part of it the other day we thoughtlessly gave Longfellow credit for it. Out of Chicago today came a letter enclosing the clipping and point- Ing to the error. We do not know who our kind friend is as only the I clipping was enclosed. We editors, like men In all other businesses make errors sometimes, you know. The difference is that when a man in private business makes an error, only that man and a few others know it.

and it is quietly adjusted. But let ye editor make one. and it seems as if the whole glares at it. Harlingen way. the chamber of commerce is getting busy taking steps to get all the people in that city counted.

'Now that is the spirit, A real investigation will disclose that at the time The Herald made its statement. It was right. NDW Harlingen Is going to get busy in true Valley style and show itself in its true light. We hope it shows over 15,000 when the last available name has been properly entered. Meanwhile Brownsville had better get busy, too.

A count of 17,000 was quickly made, and since then added names have not been coming so swiftly. In all the towns in the Valley it is going to be the last hard-gained names that will put them over. When Brownsville passes 21,000 she may have to issue search warrants to find enough to make the 25,000, but if that Is necessary let's do it. That is how Important we consider I he matter. 9 OW, after declaring we would give no advice to the lovelorn, some comes our way today we perforce must pass on.

If you must fa! don't fall first. It is such a pain if the party of the second part refuses to flop. And so embarrassing dontcha know? Native Texans At Edinburg Meet Today EDINBURG, April 18--A meeting of all native Texans residing in and near Edinburg is to be held this evening at the courthouse for the purpose of selecting delegates to the Valley-wide Native Texan'meet- ing to be held on San Jaclnto Day, when an all-day picnic will be held. The meeting Is to be called at 8 o'clock and all Texans are urged to be present. Texas Is about the last state of the Union to organize a state club In the Valley, almost all the ex-residents of other states having formed native state organizations some time ago.

Two Questioned In Death of Woman WASHINGTON, April After questioning Olga Skinner and Mildred Sperry, roommates of Mary Baker, who was slain under mysterious circumstances a week ago, the authorities said today they were following two new developments. Detectives were on their way to Warsaw, Virginia, where they expected to question a man. Two witnesses who saw a man beating a woman near the Navy department building, last Friday were to be taken before a suspect here. HOLLYWOOD, April old Cinderella story still comes true, on occasion. Eleanor Hunt, 20, became a movie star In just one week's time.

Samuel Goldwyn saw her. He took one good then picked her from among 100 aspirants to play a feminine lead in a picture opposite Eddie Cantor. River Control Study Ends International Boundary Commission to Get Rio Grande Water Report By JACK STARR-HUNT MEXICO CITY, April report of the two engineers, one American and one Mexican, appointed by the United States and Mexican governments respectively, to draw up a technical report, void of politics, and with authority to formulate a common plan for control of the Colorado river from its source to its outlet in the Gulf of Mexico, based on engineering necessities, flood control and other technicalities, has been completed, and according to reliable sources close to the work of the International Water Commission will be presented to the commis- HOOVER DRY STAND SAID TOHERING Enforcement Doub't Allegedly Coming Over President WASHINGTON, April 18--(Fl--An expression of belief by W. H. Stayton, chairman of the board of the association against the prohibition amendment, that President Hoover "is beginning to doubt whether prohibition can be enforced" was received today by the senate lobby committee.

The opinion was contained In a letter written last February by Stay- tgn to Charles S. Wood of Philadelphia, vice president of the wet organization. It said: "My own feeling is, as I talk to senators, members of congress, and public officials here, that Mr. Hoover is beginning to doubt whether prohibition can be enforced." It added that Mr. Hoover "wants to take plenty of time to consider it, but he is being abused a little too much." The Stayton letter was introduced into the voluminous lobby committee while Henry H.

Curran, president of the association the irohibltlon amendment, was testifying for the third day. Curran had said a while before that the "tide is turning" against prohibition in congress. Abolish Trial Curran predicted that the Sheppard bill to make the purchaser of iquor equally guilty with the seller and the Wickersham proposal to 'abolish trial by jury in contravention of the bill of rights," would not be passed by the present con- ress. Two years ago, he added, the Jones bill to increase penalties for rohibitlon violations "passed with whoop." Senator Elaine, republican, Wisconsin, only wet on the committee, isked Curran if his organization had any action on prohibition bills now before "We haven't lifted a finger," the witness replied. Railway Gift Not Verified by City Reports circulated In the Valley today of Brownsville presenting a railroad to Mexico could not be verified here.

It was said "This became known today when Judge L. Yates, president of the chamber of commerce, explained that he has taken up with army officials at Washington the possibility of securing about 100 miles of the narrow gauge railway track used in France and now in Yates has been in the northern part of the state for the past week. Secretary Richardson left for Mexico two days ago. City Manager Z. A.

Rosenthal said that Col. Sam Robertson of San Benlto suggested such an idea but he knows of no action being taken on it. BROWNTROQPS JN'WHITE'WAR Col. Van Voorhis Lea'ds Soldiers to Battle Against Invaders ABILENE GETS MEET AUSTIN, April 18--m--Abilene won the 1931 Texas Baptist Sunday School convention last night at the concluding session of the annual meeting. 'SPUDS' OFF Shipping Reaching Half Way Mark Here Reports received from the United States market bureau at Brownsville today showed the potato market cutting capers hard to be under- toed there.

While Florida potatoes were advancing fifty cents per barrel, Valey potatoes took a drop of 25 cents aer sack. The general opinion was that this is a market flurry, which will adjust itself shortly. Total potato shipments from the Valley to date are 963 Loadings indicate that one half of the estimated Valley crop of 2.400 or 2,500 cars will be half over by Saturday night. Officer Indicted In Wife Poisoning Case TOPEKA, April 18--(IP)-Maj. Charles Shepard, 59-year-old Denver army medical corps officer was indicted by a federal grand jury here today on a charge of first degree murder for the alleged poison- Ing of his 37-year-old second wife at Fort last summer.

what Harlingen is finally going to do about that depot matter? WICE The Brownsville Herald has wired the Texas Company at Houston asking to the effect that, "If consistent will you be so kind as to give us a report on the production of your discovery well jn Starr county?" Silence follows. Evidently they do not want to come out in the light of, day with it, even the report is true that the Texas only has something like 125,000 acres 'under lease around it. If that Isn't discovery protection we never saw FOUND ON THE WIRES ERLIN Now a vest pocket automobile motor, about the size of ft two Quart bottle. Max Val- Jer is experimenting with a contrivance of Doctor Paul Heyd Landt for rocket cars. Liquid oxygen and gasoline are exploded in a small compartm'n''' propelling 'the car forward by recoil and leaving a trail of smokeless fire.

Tax Suit Decision Awaited Judge Leslie Holds Compensation Allowed In Contract Was Exorbitant (Special to The Herald.) EDINBURG, April Thursday, Judge J. E. Leslie Of the 93rd district court, had not rendered a decision in the suit brought by D. Earnest Mercedes and several other taxpayers of Hidalgo county against J. C.

Epperson, local attorney, and the county commissioners court to cancel a contract between Epperson and the county whereby the former was to receive 25 per cent, of delinquent taxes coUected by him- Great interest is manifested in the case over the county and a de- is anxiously awaited. The RADIO BATH BOSTON, April radio set built to hold a full sized man was offered formally to the medical and scientific professions today as a possible disease cure. It is a substitute for hot baths. Possibilities in killing disease bacteria within the body are claimed. It differs from, other heating by bathing the interior of the body instantly with heat.

But it is not offered to the public as a plaything, for taking such a bath is equivalent to lying within 30 Inches of a radio station broadcasting a short wave about 15 feet long at 10,000,000 to 14,000,000 vibrations a second. It produces fever. case, which was heard last week a jury, drew large crowds, and upon- taking the matter under advisement Judge Leslie held that he believed the-compensation allowed in the contract was exhorbltant. Judge Epperson made the statement that the decision would probably be based on that opinion and the view taken by the judge in regard to the notice to the county attorney to file suit before the contract was made, which Judge Leslie held was insufficient. According to testimony of J.

G. Berrera, clerk of the county tax ns- sessor's oflce, there were, on Feb. 7, 11129, about $1,200,000 In delinquent taxes Involved In this suit, of which about $300,000 would be due Judge Eperson under the contract, whether the collected by the tax collector or by himself. Collections made in the tax collector's of(Continued on page 7) within the next three weeks. The nature of the report that promises to- play an important part in the future meetings of the commission, which Is trying to find fair and just allocation of the wa ters of the Colorado, the Tla Juaua river, anr the Rio Grande, has no been disclosed.

It has been prepare by Jose L. Favela, representin Mexico, and Ray Priest, American engineer, head of the United State reclamation project at Yuma, Ari zona. Worked 2 Months For the past two months Favela and Priest have been working or the report, upon which may hlns the solution of the American inter state and, with Mexico, intematlon al problem. The entire cost of the contro project is estimated at from seven to ten million dollar. This has it.

be done according fc local Infromation, Involving an estimated expenditure of per year. The cost cf the tota Boulder Dam project is given as 5165.000,000 which has been provided for by an act Of congress. Proposed Flan O. K. Mexico, it is believed, will support a proposed plan pending the commission's decision that presen flood control of the river be taken from the hands of private individuals, as these methods in the opinion of Mexican interests are general hazards towards an ultimate agreement between the two countries.

Adoption of this plan is viewed by these interests as the first step towards the desired understanding. Dr. Elwood Meade, American commissioner on the commission, and Fortunato Dozal, head of the Mexican section of the commission, are said here to be in sympathy with this movement. The first meeting of the commission, which was in the nature of a preliminary discussion of the entire problems hinging about the Colorado, the Tia Juana and chs Rio Grande, which problems are allied with the work of the International Boundary Commission, was held In the United States two years ago. It was followed by the second and most Important meeting so far, in Mexico City In September, 1929.

and a third meeting- convened at Washington November, Demo Prejudice Is Claimed for Love AUSTIN, April state Democratic Executive committee acted with prejudice against one man when it ruIsG that persons who had bolted the party presidential electors in 1928 could not become candidates In the 1930 primary, CuUen F. Thomas of Dallas charged in closing the argument for Senator Thomas B. Love of Dallas in' his fight to force the committee to print name on the ballots as a candidate for governor. The supreme court had Love's application before it today, but was not expected to hand down a decision before next Wednesday at the earliest. San Antonio Burial For Brownsville Man The body of Prank Ahr, 41, of Brownsville, who died yesterday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. O. E. Taylor, Riverside Park, was sent this morning to San Antonio for burial. Mr.

Ahr had been suffering from an attack of pneumonia and complications for a week. He will be buried Saturday morning- in San Antonio by the side of his wife, who died here seven months ago. Surviving are six children, Russell, 19; Hazel, 16; Tommie, 13; Chester, Eddie Anna, and James 3. The children, who for some time had been staying in San Antonio, had returned here a short while before to be with their father and are accompanying the body to San Antonio. They will be met there by two brothers of Mr.

Ahr. He had resided In Brownsville three years and was employed for some time as plant foreman of the Chapin Paving company. Darling's mortuary forwarded the body. Banker Optimistic Over Port Project J. G.

Ferriandez, president of the State National bank, Brownsville, has returned from g. visit of approximately three weeks In the East. While away he visited in Richmond, Washington, and Baltimore. He said today that so far as lie can tell the port project Is moving along as nicely as can be expected. The navigation commission, of which he is a member, hopes to call the special election on that matter at an early date.

Brigadier General Hamilton Hawkln's "White" Army begins its concentration on Sunday when the last of the Fort Brown troops commence their march to Fort Ringgold. Colonel Daniel Van Voorhls commanding the 12th Cavalry has been ordered to have his regiment, now at Fort Brown and Ringgold, in Laredo on May 1. The "White" Army consisting of all the border troops from Del Rio to the mouth of the Rio Grande will meet the San Antonio "Blues" somewhere along the Nueces river east of Cotulla. In general It will be Cavalry vs. motorized Infantry, both forces being well supported by aircraft.

Lieutenant Colonel Stanley Koch will command the Provisionl squadron, Headquarters and Machine Gun Troops, on the march to Fort Ringgold, where Colonel Van Voor- hls will Join Thursday and take command of the whole regiment which will be united for the first time In several years. Liteucnant Francis E. Rundell will be in command of the post while the troops are gone. Major Fletcher Gardner, the Surgeon, Is the only other officer to remain. The troops ftre expected back about May 29.

900-Mile Gas Pipe Is To Begin in Texas DALLAS, April Lone Star Gas company prepared today to begin work on a 900-mile gas pipe line from the Texas Panhandle to Lincoln, Nebraska, and other cities in Nebraska and Iowa. L. B. Denning, president of the company, announced Ihe project yesterday. Company engineers estimated it would cost $40,000,000 to $50,000,000.

It will be the longest in the southwestern fields, excepting a projected line from the Panhandle to Chicago. Terrell states no citrus nursery R. Q. LEE Florida Growers Bar Texas Agentt Nurseries Refuse State Officer Entrance I To Groves--Terrell Will Not Allow Stock To Enter Without Woodard's O. K.

AUSTIN April S. Woodard, chief Inspector of citrus nur- series In Florida for the Texas Department of Agriculture, has been re-' fused permission to enter the groves of nursery companies in that state for Inspection purposes, according to word received today by George B. Terrell, commissioner of The Inspector that because of this disinclination on the part of the nursery companies, it appeared his work In Florida was finished. stock would be permitted to Texas unless it contained a certlfi-iv cation from the Texas inspector. The inspector was sent to Florida 1 after an Injunction had been ed In 53rd district court to Black Nursery company of Donna, which restrained the agricultural department from interfering shipment of citrus stock unless was known to be Infested.

The In--I' junction provided, Terrell sad, thalri any stock found to be diseased be refused admittance. May Modify Order Terrell stated that be had learn- cd an effort would be made to have the order of the court modified. He stated an attempt of this kind would be strongly opposed by the declaring an order permitting the shipment of diseased stock might ruin the entire citrus industry to' the Rio Grande Valley. Woodard, according to Terrell, found melanose, scaly bark, wither tips and aphis in all the nurseries inspected. Efforts also will be made by agricultural department to an early hearing on the 1 Injunction granted the Glen .1 Mary's Nursery company of in federal court at San Antonio i permitting them to ship nursery stock into Texas, Terrell said.

restraining order was granted ter the nursery company had questioned the validity of the tine law. DEATH CLAIMS TEXAS SOLON WASHINGTON, April Representative R. Q. Lee of Texas died at the Emergency hospital about 10 o'clock this morning after an Illness of five weeks. Mr.

Lee was stricken with paralysis five weeks ago, and It was hought for some time he would ecover. Wednesday night he suf- ered a relapse and yesterday phy- icians save up hope of his recov- ry. Representative Lee was born at Coldwater, January 12, 1869. He moved with his father to Fort Worth in 1886 and later made his lome at Cisco, where he lived until lected to the house for the 71st ongress. His widow and children re here.

Lee succeeded former representa-" Ive Tom Blanton from the 17th 'exas district and had announced or re-election. Blanton also has announced his candidacy. Good Friday Commemorated Brownsville and World's Catholics Observe Death of Christ Today Catholics of Brownsville are today kneeling in devout observance of the anniversary of the death of Christ, the rites of Good Friday calling hundreds to prayer. It is not a day of elaborate services and floral tributes, but a time for simple prayers of soul, offered for all mankind, throughout the world. It marks the end of Holy Week which begaa last Sunday.

No mass Is being held at the churches. The service began this morning at 7 o'clock with three priests and the choir singing "The Passion of Easter Weather In East Is Clear, Fair WASHINGTON, April clear weather Easter for the S'ew England and a art of the South was promised today by the weather bureau. With the prospect of sun and balm, an army of children was expected to take part in the tradl- jorial Easter egg rolling on the White House lawn. BOOK BUYERS 'In the Biography, Yes, But Pay Me Money Due' Tomatoes Shipped The shipment of the first crate of tomatoes of the 1930 season from below Brownsville was made Thursday by Hada and Date, growers, The Fruit company handled the shipment, it was stated Friday. The tomatoes were of excellent quality, shippers said.

A shipment out of La Feria, claimed to be the first in the Valey, handled by the Cannel- Ross company, and grown tf J. F. Orr. of Stuart Place, Council Under Fire CHARLOTTE, N. April political activities of he Federal Council of Churches were under fire today in an over- ure of the Mecklenburg Presbytery the general assembly of the Presbyterian church of the United Anyone attempting to sell a book or set of books to any of Brownsville's most prominent men will, in all probability, be politely requested to get out and stay, and the quicker they get out and the longer they stay out, the better.

This bellicose attitude is the result of a "racket" that worked so smoothly here, and in other Valley towns that the section is literally swamped with the sets. Plausible representatives called upon the men and submitted biographical sketches, asking permission to run them. They signed the blanks which, apparently, granted permission to publish. Books began to be delivered "I'm not interested in buying." "I'm delivering, we have your signed contract." And Brownsville's high and mighty are still gasping. Bumper Tomato Crop Expected After Rain (Special to The Herald) RIO GRANDE CITY, April 18-With the bulk of the potato crop already moved out, the rain of Thursday night has practically assured this section of a bumper tomato crop.

A few shipments of potatoes will probably be made Monday from this section, but the chief movement from, now on in Cameron county Is expected to be from Los rresnos. Our Lord." The morning rites are 'known as "Adoration of the Cross" lasting until This afternoon at 3 p. known as the time of the death of Christ, the service, "The Way of the Cross," will be observed. The observance will be continued tonight tit 7:30. Saturday will be observed as the day when our Lord was in the tomb.

At 6 o'clock will be the blessing of the Holv Water, and followed by the blessing of the Easter Candle. Regular Masses On Sunday, regular masses will take place, beginning at 6 a. m. with services at 7, high mass at 8:30, and at 9:30. The three Brownsville Catholic churches are Immaculate Conception, Our Lady of Guadalupe and Sacred Heart, the Americna Catholic church.

SEMANA SANTA Most of the business places were closed yesterday afternoon In Matamoros in observance of "Semana Santa" (Holy Week). Yearly, pilgrimages are made to the churches by the people, these taking the form of processions in which hymns are sung and in the more elaborate form of ceremonies, the last days of the life of the Saviour are enacted. Hundreds of people are thronging the churches in Matamoros to attend the Easter services which are held throughout the day and night of Easter week. ALL CHURCHES OBSERVE ROME, April altars stripped of their ornaments and surmounted by veiled crucifixes, with the 'tabernacles in the center standing open and empty, black-vestmented priests, solemly (Continued on page 7) Aged Woman Struck By Car in Brownsville Mrs. Nancy Broyles, about 86, of Los Fresnos.

is In Mercy hospital suffering painful Injuries after Ing been struck by an auto lut night. Early reports of her Injuries were that Mrs. Broyles' leg- was broken in two places, and that possibly her arm and shoulder were. broken. X-ray examination wDl be, made today.

Examining trial has been set this afternoon ior Jesus employe of the Brownsville Tailor-. II ing company, after officers gated the accident. Mrs. Broyles, who mokes her honje in Los Fresnos with her daughter, Mrs. D.

had been. In. Brownsville for the evening with the, Zumwalt family attending churoh, and as she started to enter her automobile downtown, was struck a car. She was carried immediately to the hospital and is reported to be resting as well as could be expected this morning. She is the mother of Mrs.

S. P. Gabitsch of Brownsville, Brownsville-Wett Coast Road Link Up LAREDO, April neers prepared today to survey I through Webb county a route the proposed 107-mile paved way between Laredo and Eagle Webb county commissioners the survey after a short yesterday with Maverick commissioners. The proposed route would be of a transcontinental road from Brownsville through El Paso to" California. State and federal aid will be sought.

Parker Quizzed? WASHINGTON, April Administration leaders in the sen--' ate are prepared to ask that Judge- John J. Parker be called before judiciary committee to answer protests of labor and negro organizations against his confirmation as.J an associate justice of the supreme;" court. Two republican senators are con-- siderlng the possibility of going to President Hoover with a request i that Parker's name be WEATHER For Brownsville and the Valley: Partly cloudy to fair tonight Saturday; not much change in perature. For East Texas: Generally fair 1 tonight and Saturday. Light to fresh northeast winds tf the coast.

DADLX RIVEB BULLETIN There will be no material In the river during the next days. Flood Present 24-Hr. i StaBo Stage 2agle Pass jaredo Rio Grande Mission San Bcnito Srownsville 36 27 21 22 23 18 1.9 6.0 2.7 0.0 43.5 rtO.l .00 .00.1 .48" 0.0 TIDE TABLE High and low tide at Point JjabelvJ under normal metcoro-; oglcal conditions: Low 1:26 a. MISCELLANEOUS DATA Sunset today Sunrise tomorrow.