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THE WEATHER Brownsville and the. Fair and considerably colder Wednesday -night with lowest ture probably near 50; Thursday fair and moderately cool. THE VALLEY F1BST---FIKST IN THE VALLEY--LEASED WIRE SERVICE OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CHEERY EARFUI- The stock market showed strength than on several sessions today with most leading issues advancing from 2 to I 'points on fairly active trading. FORTY-FIRST YEAR--No. 235 BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5.

1933 EIGHT PAGES TODAY 6c A COPH OSEVELT ORDERS RETURN OF GOLD OI'TTR Vx LJ JRk. TREATY, TREATY, WHO HAS a treaty? That's going to be the cry on both sides of the Rio Grande right soon. An observation brought about by. hearing that a 500,000 watt radio station has been licensed to operate in MatnmoroE. Tho station at Villa Acuna has also applied for a 500,000 watt license.

(Moot powerful U. S. stations are 50,000 watt power). Radio reception along the border ingoing to be something, with tafese high power stations, 10 times more powerful than any now operating, on the ah'. It high time that the United States and Mexico got together.

Not only should these two neighbors get together on radio stations, but they should get together on numerous other matters. It is up to the United States to raake the first move, And It is up to residents of the Valley and other border sections to make the U. make the first move IT'S ALSO UP TO THE BOR- dcr country, which is the most vitally Interested, to push through treaties with Mexico on the of Waters of the Rio Grande, flood control, and other such matters. Fortunately the border is working on these problems. Having Frank S.

Robertson in Washington now on them. A DOZEN TIMES OH MORE Harry L. Sexton, onetima editor of The Herald, has returned from Washington to Brownsville. But never in the past has the public shown the tremendous amount of personal interest that it Is showing right now. We wonder if Ihe fact that Harry is to be collector of customs for the district has anything to do with it? Harry Sexton has always been popular In tho Valley, and is one of the best known newspaper men of tho section.

Ve congratulate him on the job he has been given by the "New Deal" and know that he will handle it efficiently. AND SPEAKING OF NEWS- pnpors, wo notice a cavd from W. T. Owtls, newspaper man--in fact president of the Valley Press club. Which prompts us to Inquire, Mr.

Curtis, what happened to your winter bathing revue on the beach? We thought it was a good irina. Mr. Curtis writes to say that Editor and Mrs. D. B.

Rapp up at Raymondville will be hosts to Valley newspaper people after the Onion fiesta there Friday. THE FIRST CARLOAD OF NEW onions from t.ie Laredo section rolled Monday- weeks behind the first car Willacy county. The Valley has definitely re- 1 placed Webb county as the early onion section of the country-And usually it is a case of the old song and dance about the early bird-For the price is usually highest at the opening. Incidentally, we want to caution Valley people not to miss that Onion fiesta which opens at Raymondville tomorrow. 9 I SPEAKING OF FISH WE have often wondered why there is such fine redfish fishing at Boca Ciega, and other places along the const In Northern Mexico.

Why it should be better than here. Will somebody who knows enlighten us? Theoretically, would like to fish--if somebody would drag the sea up to us, bait the line, and throw it out. THE. VALLEY SHIPPERS' Association's campaign to scours funds, and names to back it in the rate fight starts today. Starts in-Harlingen first, Then in San Benito.

We talked to Secy. F. Sewell of the Association about the "You know why the Valley can't get more than 75 cents a hamper for beans." Mr. Sowell gave the customary answer. "Well, it's because Valley out of the Eastern markets Naval A irsh ip Cons true tion End Is Demanded AKRON CRASH SPELLS DOOM TO THAT TYPE Congressional Probe Of Disaster Takes Shape WASHINGTON.

April 5. Mounting determination to end naval airship construction spread today through a congress intent upon finding the real, causes of the Akron's plunge into the Atlantic. At the same time the Navy pressed its search of the waters its hope dwindled to a slim thread to find any possible survivors and locate bodies. Pres. Roosevelt and the Navy's highest officers were In close touch, the while extolling the splendid service of Rear Admiral William A.

Mpffett and other victims and grieving over the crash of the Navy blimp J-3, a searching craft. In the senae, King (D-Utah) introduced a resolution calling for an Investigation of the Akron disaster and for consideration of the advisability of spending more than the $20,0000,000 plus that the Navy already has invested in lighter- than-air cra'ft. Chairman Trammel of the senate naval committee also was considering a study of the accident. In the house, as he made ready for separate probe, Chairman Vlnson of the naval committee remained steadfast in his decision that "there won't be any more airships built." Others rapidly Joined in the rising chorus, demanding that the United States do as Great Britain. did after the R-101 crashed in France in 1930 suspenc construction of airships.

Among the recruits was Rep. McOllntic (D. an instigator of the fouss naval committee investigation year ago that finally found the Akron free of faulty materials 01 poor workmanship, Valley Woman Envo; To Federation Mee SAN April 5. (ff)-Delegates were here today for th opening of the three-day conven tion of the fifth district of th Texas Federation of Women's clubs Mrs. J.

W. Flncher of Houston president- of the State Federation was among arrivals, Distric officers 'here for the, executiv board meeting preceding the con vention included Mrs. Florence Scott, Rio Grande City, second vie president; Mrs. Alex 'Adams, Sar Antonio, fifth district president Mrs. A.

C. Jones, Beeville, vie president; and Mrs. George W. Cox Del Rio, secretary-treasurer. RATE BATTLE PAPERS DRAWN Drive Begins Today to Ge Support of Valley In Fight HOPE FADES FOR FINDING SURVIVORS NEW YORK, April 5, (ff) The search for 71 officers and men oi tho airship Akron went forward swiftly and thoroughly today, but hope that any had survived the catastrophe was gone.

The sullen seas, whipped by vicious thunderstorms early Tuesday when, the navy's silvered air mistress crashed down, had quieted, making the task of searching ships less difficult than -yesterday. Coast guard boats, one of which recovered the body of Lieut, Commander Harold E. MacLellan yesterday, were ordered to extend their search southward today, but to patrol closer to shore. The body of MacLellan is the only one which had been found as the search was renewed, Found Amid Debris MacLellan's body was found 30 miles off shore--a considerable distance from the spot off Barnegat light on thfi New Jersey coast line where the Akron crashed. The coastguard boat crew said that only for the fact that their boat passed within a few yards of it the body would not have been seen.

Only the lop of the head could be seen. (Continued on Page Two) Vaughn to Face (Jutircly by the heavy freight rates." oh Page Two) oma Pawhuska, officers are en route to Brownsville to take Haldeen Vaughn, 27, back to Oklahoma to face charges of robbery by firearms. It is expected that the officers also will take two women companions of Vaughn back to Oklahoma. The women'are residents of Oiltown, Oklahoma. A fourth member of the party, an Oregon, N.

man is expected to released, Vaughn confessed to a long series of armed hold-ups in Oklahoma and admitted being in two shooting affairs resulting from toe hold-ups. Local investigators have been attempting to connect Vaughn and his companions with the slaying of Sheriff John C. Mosley -at Tulta and the killing of a county deputy sheriff, but been unsuccessful. have Tom Mix Charges Ex- Wife Shot Him LOS ANGELES, April 5. (ffl)-- Tom Mix, actor, charges that Mrs.

Victoria Forde de Oltobal, his former wife, wounded him in the arm during marital difficulties which preceded her post marital suit against him to collect $50,000 on five notes, At the time of the which he said occurred in March, 1924, Mix indicated he accidentally wounded himself. The notes were given by Mix in a property -deal with his former wife, (Special to The Herald) HARLINGEN, Apr. Twi phases of the fight for better rail road rates for the Valley swung today. One is the campaign to get in the Valley Shipper association so there will be sub stantlal financial and moral back ing, in the rate battle, The other is the drafting of tw exceptions to recommendations Examiner H. W.

Archer of th Interstate Commerce Commission -on the retention of differential, and on the clip-top rate on beets and turnips. The Shippers association launched its campaign for members in Harliivgen today. Drive Over Valley It will go to San Benito next and then to Weslaco, and wil make preparations meantime foi the campaigns in other cities of the Valley. The goal, is 10,000 members drawn from all walks of life. There 'is graduated scale of membership dues ranging rom $100 down to $5.

Money paid in by all individuals or concerns other than shippers will be used only in the rate fight. A Harlingen committee composed of. A. Benoist, C. H.

Hamilton, and Hugh ftamsey will work with the association in conducting the campaign The association -hopes to complete the Harlingen campaign in a week or less, with L. F. Sewell, secretary of the organization and A. J. Keith, field working on it.

In San Benito, where wholehearted endorsement of the drive was given by the chamber of commerce, a committee has been named to work with the association, consisting of J. M. Jones, Bert Epstein, Rayjnoiid Slaughter, c. Pugsley, L. H.

Wai-burton, and D. Wren. The Weslaco Chamber of Commerce gave its unqiialified endorsement to the move and instructed M. Patterson, secretary, to help the association in every way when -it gets ready for the campaign in that city, which will be soon. Sewell, s.

Wifrte, president of the organization; and Keith will visit other Valley cities soon. Meanwhile, under the direction of Sewell. the association is rapidly rounding- into shape the two formal exceptions it will file with fche I- O. on the differential and the clip-top rate. In a conference with the National Association of Commission (Continued on Page Seven) Heiress Weds PARIS, April 5.

Eleanor Post Close, 23, one of richest heii-esses, and America's a 'French student, Marie Etienne Robert Gautier, 25, were married today in a religious ceremony in the church of St, Philippe Du Rouie by Curate Botinelli. A civil ceremony was held yesterday. The bride's witness on both occasions was her father, Dr. 'Edward B. Close, now of Paris, and the groom's witness his uncle, Francois Fournier-Sarloveze, mayor of Com- peigne and a former deputy in the French parliament.

Rangers Probe Crime POINT BLANK, April 5. (IP)-Texas Rangers were here today to investigate the assassination of Amon Copeland, 45, farmer, killed' near Point Blank Friday by a shotgun charge as he stood near a negro school hi this remote community, which has no telephones, railways or electric lights. Three men were held -in jail -at Cold Spring and two at Livingston for now married -to the 'Argentine consul at San Francisco. Select Grand Jury The jury appointed iy Judge George C. Westervelt, was: busy here Wednesday selecting grand Jurymen the next term of criminal district court.

The commission is composed of S. D. Grant, Drew Patteson, Brownsville; Juni Cobolini, Brownsville; I. B. Corn, Stuart Place; and E.

B. Wells, San Benito. 010N FIESTA BEGINS WITH VAIMYTOUR Cars to Visit Cities Thursday; Friday Big Day (Special. to The Herald) HAYMONDVI1LE, Apr. 5--Wil- laey county will notify the Valley Thursday that -her gigantic onion crop once again has come into its own.

A fleet of onion-bedecked automobiles will visit ever Valley city from Mission to Brownsville to- moi-row. Ths new Raymondville band, under direction of Walter W. Grayson, will accompany the parade. Friday is Big Day Friday is to be the big day of the annual Onion Fiesta. A band concert will open the Friday program at the city hall at 9 o'clock, followed by a parade of floats from West Hidalgo avenue through the city streets.

The drum and bugle corps of the Harlingen American Legion, post, the Raymiondville band and the Le- gioxi's Boy Scout drum and bugle corps will furnish music during- the parade, A free barbecue will be served at 11:30 o'clock at the rodeo grounds. A rodeo in which some of the best ropers and riders of the Southwest will participate will be held Friday afternoon. The feature of the night program will be the crowning of Queen Vi Miss-Leuore Rressley of San An elaborate coronation ceremony has been planned. The. Queen's held immediately following the ceremony on the pavement between Hidajyj and Kimbal avenues, on Fifth Rodeo and Carnival Saturday will be Rodeo and Carnival day, including a program of many new features.

Raymondville has recently completed one of the best-conditioned rodeo grounds in the state for this feature. The world's record bulldogger of 1930, Dick will 'participate in the Saturday events. With him will be his wife and Jess- Perkins, equally famous as rodeo Another feature of the Saturday celebration will be. a wild steer fight. Prizes are to be given'to Fiesta visitors both Friday and Saturday, Saturday's prize will be a Shetland pony.

The prize for Friday has not yet been announced. Sues Sen. Long For Half Million A new libel suit for a million dollars against Senator Huey P. Long has been filed by Brig. Gen, Samuel T.

Ansell, above. Ausell, former "adjutant-general tho arniy, as counsel for a Senate committee- unearthed testimony against Long in. its inquiry into the 1932 Louisiana primary. FIREWORKS FOR LEAP ARRIVE MANSHOT AT RAYMONDVILLE Officer Opens Fire as Four, Told to Try to Run (Special to The H-erald) RA7MONDVILLE, April 'rain was under a physician's care iere today suffering gunshot vounds in his lower back and legs last night near here when Chief of Police G. W.

McDougle ired on four men at the edge of an onion patch. Two youths were in jail this morning and a third, who escaped during the shooting last night, was ought. Chief McDougle and Howard 3raig, an onion grower, were lying wait'-near where 46 sacks of onions had been found, when four men approached. A light was flash- in their faces and they were ordered to surrender. The officer ired when the four began to run.

Numerous complaints have been hade that onion pickers were airowing high-grade onions from he field into- brush while working, gathering them later and selling hem. The officer was investigat- ng the alleged onion theft when he shooting took place. A gun, upposedly left by one of the four lien, was found near the of he shooting. Grain, was struck six times with His wounds, although wlnful, are not considered danger- us. Valley Child Is Kicked by Mule (Special to The Herald) April 5.

-lent Holder, three-year-old son of St. and Mrs. Doyn Holder "Ray- was kicked- and pain- ully injured by mule here this Nine stitches were re- uired close 'the wound in -the hild's 1 forehead. The accident occurred while the Bolder child and his companions 'ere playing in the lot, A year go the child lost a thumb in a lawn mower accident. Rocket Man Will Become Ball of Fire Sunday At Del Mar The specially built llreworss which are to be used by William G.

Swan, "i-ocket man" in his spectacular feat of aerial rocket performance at Del Mar beach Sunday evening arrived hi Brownsville today. Swan had specially built colored bombs which he is to release in the air attached to a parachute after he jumps from at an altitude of 10,000 feet. He also has a specially built rocket which will be attached to his body and which will hurtle" him through the air toward the earth a distance of 7,000 feet before he the ripcord to his chute lets himself down slowly. The parachute jumper and plane announced today that he is completing arrangements for the plane and pilot to take" him up. He -will go to the beach tomorrow or Friday and study the from the air, flying over it, observing the wind and picking out about the spot where he will bail out in his performance Sunday evening.

The plane will be at an altitude of 10,000 feet Sunday at sundown, when Swan will start his He will set off first the mass of colored aerial bombs attached to a small chute which he is now making. He will then ignite the rocket attached to his body and hurtle on down througb the air at terrific speed, finally pulling the rip cord to his chute 3,000 feet or less. The public is invited to witness the spectacular event at no charge other than the usual 25 cent toll for each automobile crossing the bridge onto the Del Mar beach. MOB THREAT IS HEARD IN NEGROJRIAL Judge Warns Guards Must Be First Killed DECATUR, April 5. (JP-Mob violence will not be tolerated, Judge James E.

Horton told the court room today as he hailed the trial of Heywood Patterson, charged with attack in the "Scottsboro case" to take cognizance of reports that a mob attempted to form last night. "I'm going to strengthen the guard, if necessary," said the Judge. "You have got to kill the guards before you'll get to the Judge Horton halted the trial, three negroes indicted with Patterson were called to the stand to deny any complicity in the alleged attacks. Patterson is the first of nine negroes to face retrial in Morgan county circuit court under a change of venue from Jackson county where eight of them were convicted and sentenced to death two years ago. Samuel- S.

Leibowitz, chief of defense counsel, had Willie Roberson, of Columbus, Olen Montgomery, 19, of Monroe, Ozie Wright, of Chattanooga, sworn as witnesses. Roberson, tbe first of the negroes called, on direct examination said tie boarded a tank car near the end of the train on which it was alleged. Mrs, Victoria Price and Miss Ruty Bates, both of Huntsvilie. attacked in Jackson cpunty on March 25, 1931. Macon's Crew Preparing Trial Hop AKRON, April 5.

W)-Members of the U. S. Macon crew today were going ahead with preparations for the first flight early next week. "We have received no orders changing these plans," Capt. Alger H.

Diesel, skipper of the ship, said. Asked to comment on Lieut. Commander H. V. Wiley's description of the U.

S. 'S. Akron crash, Capt. Dresel termed it "perfectly logical." He said the giving way of the rudder control wires was a "very major failure." THREE CITIES CHANGE MAYORS La Feria, Edcouch, Edinburg Place New Men, In Charge of Work Valley Protests School Slashes (Special to The Herald) SAN BENITO, April School men and others over the Valley are' aroused over the possibility that the legislature may not make proper provision for the schools during the next biennium. a large delegation is expected to be on hand at a mass meeting to be held in Austin to bring pressure to bear on legislators.

Acting under the belief tliat something must be done to assure more than a $5 per capita. apportionment for, the schools, the local school board Tuesday decided to send Pres. E. Breedlove and. Supt.

T. J. to the mass meeting. Supt. H.

A. Moore of Feria, president of the Valley superintendents association, is visiting all boards in the Valley urging them to send representatives to the Austin meeting. Snow Falls PAMPA, April 5. snow fell here today to cover the ground but it inelted rapidly. fall followed night, a dust storm The last Ben Freudenstein Withdraws From Race "Vote for the other eleven," was the message of Ben Freudenstein, Brownsville man, to voters of Cameron -county when he suddenly withdrew from the race for representative today.

"There is too much and not enough pasture," Freudenstein said. "I have stampeded," Freudenstein created considerable comment with his original announcement by Inserting a platform which was entirely out of the ordinary in that it actually committed him to a stand on several matters--such as prohibition. Wisconsin Votes For Dry Repeal MILWAUKEE, April tfP)--At Wisconsin's constitutional convention three weeks hence the vote for repeal of the 18th amendment will be unanimous. Returns from yesterday's election showed a. 4 to 1 vote in favor of wiping out the prohibition amendment.

The results, with 1,462 of the 2,899 precincts tabulated, was: For repeal 325,702 Against 74,551. Prohibitionists conceded that repealists had elected every one of their 15 candidates to the April 25 convention. Anti-prohibition leaders expressed jubilation, declaring the overwhelming victory would energize their cause ia other states. Changes in mayors in three ley cities--Edinburg, Edcouch and La Feria--featured the elections held in most of the cities of the Valley yesterday. In Edinburg D.

C. Abney was defeated by E. A. Brown. In La Feria L.

R. (Buddy) who has been mayor for eight years, was defeated by A. H. Moore. In Edcouch there was a general change, but only one of the incumbents was candidate for reelection.

Mayor C. G. Hart did not run, R. A. Ewing, now a commls- being-elected his successor without opposition.

No elections were held in Har- tingen and Brownsville. Six Hidalgo county cities held municipal elections Tuesday and as a whole placed new officers in control of city governments. Only in McAllen did the administration win an all-round victory. Mayor John W. Ewing was returned to office by a total of 544 votes.

His opponent, E. E. Phelps, received 358 votes. Swing's vote totaled 10 less than his total in 1931. The administration ticket for city commissioners was also returned to office.

Harley E. Jackson, fire commissioner, carried support of both the Democratic and Good Government factions in the city and received 705 votes. Other adminis- (Continued on Page Two) Light Rain General A light general rain fell over the Valley Tuesday night, accord- inc to Weather Bureau reports at the- Brownsville office. A precipitation of .41 inches fell at Brownsville, other records available included .47 at Bio Grande City, .27 at Hidalgo, .08 at Mercedes and .18 at Laredo. Wire Flashes WASHINGTON, April 5.

Pres. Roosevelt's sweeping- farm price lifting' and mortgage refinancing: program, combined into one bill by the senate agriculture committee, today was reported formally to ihe senate, along with a recommendation that currency be inflated. WASHINGTON, April 5--(ff)-The first 25,000 men who will form part oi the conservation corps, will be sent to military camps for conditioning beginning tomorrow, AUSTIN, April bill to depose the Texas railroad commission as the state's oil and gas conservation agency and establish a natural resources commission to take charge of oil production failed of erigrospment today, in the Texas House of Repre sentatives. The vatc -was 70 noes and 68 ayes. WASHINGTON, April administration's broad farm mortgage relief bill was approved today 'by the senate banking committee.

Charges Against Adamson Dropped In view of the fact that Bud Adamson, widely known San Benito and B.J.C. football star, Is now in the ai-my at San Antonio, the indictment charging him with assault with intent to murder on Gregoi'io Castillo has been dismissed. Adamson failed to put in his appearance when the indictment was called and officers located him at San Antonio. The alleged assault occurred at Castillo's home in San Beuitto, on the night of Jan, 25. According- to investigating officers, Adamson broke into the homo with a pistol following an argument with the young man.

Waiacy Water Writ Dissolved (Special to The Herald) EAYMONDVILLE, April A temporary injunction obtained March 9 against the water district here was dissolved by Federal Judge A. Kent following a hearing here this morning. Dissolution of the injunction now permits the district to resume its application for R. F. loans through which it is planned to construct a $7,500,000 irrigation project in Willacy countty, involving approximately 300,000 acres.

A suit for $4,000,000 was filed by the district shortly after the porary injunction was obtained, naming: 11 Willacy county citizens. It has beqn set to be tried in June. Clean-Up Week Gets Results Brownsville -citizens are responding well to the spring clean-up week, 3-8, proclaimed by Mayor R. B. Rentfro, according to Fire Chief T.

P. Saxran who has charge of the campaign. "As a whole, the city is already in excellent the chief says, "but citizens are -putting on the finishing touches during the The primary object of the cleanup week is to eliminate fire hazards. HOARDING BAN GIVEN TEETH THROUGJMOVE Gold Over $100 Held By Individuals Ordered WASHINGTON, April 5.. (0)-Pres, Roosevelt today ordered the return of all gold over $100 held by individuals to the Federal Reserve.

system before May 1. In the same executive order, the president authorized the secretary of the treasury to issue, licenses permitting the use of gold in necessary domestic and foreign trade transactions. Severe Penalties For violation of the order the president decreed a maximum fine of $10,000 and imprisonment of ten years, or both. The order was issued to get such gold as is still in. hoarding: and to ease the national embargo to permit legitimate transactions under federal license.

The following exceptions are made: "Such amounts of gold as may te required for legitimate and customary use in industry, profession or art within a reasonable time, including goltl prior to refining and. stocks of gold in reasonable amounts for the usual trade requirements of owners mining and, refining such gold. coins and gold certificates, in an amount not exceeding in the, aggregate $100 belonging to any one person; and gold coins having a recognized special value, to collectors of rare'and unusual coins. Exceptions Made "Gold coin and bullion ear marked or held in trust for recognized foreign government or foreign central bank or the Bank for International Settlements. "Gold coin and bullion licensed for other proper transactions (not involving including gold coin and bullion imported for re- export or held pending action on applications for export licenses." The lengthy executive order also provided: "The secretary of the treasury is hereby authorized and empowered to Issue such further regulations as he may deem necessary to carry out the purposes of this order and to issue licenses thereunder, through such offices or agencies as he may designate, including licenses permitting the federal reserve banks and memoer banks ot the Federal Reserve system, in.

return for an equivalent amount of other coin, currency or credit, to earmark or hold in trust gold coin and bullion to or for persons showing: the need for the same for any of. the purposes specified in these regulations." Economy To Be Aired WASHINGTON, April statesmen of France and Great Britain will come to Washington soon and sit down with Pres. Roosevelt to talk over the economic ills of the world, unless arrangements now being made in, Europe by Norman K. Davis, special ambassador at large, fall through. Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald of Great Britain was, the first to whom the proposal was.

made by Davis, acting on the personal instructions of the president. Latest advices from London indicate that MacDonald will endeavor to como to Washington, during- the Easter recess ot tho House ot Commons. Missionary Society Delegates Arriving (Special to The Herald) HARLINGEN, April 5. One hundred delegates were expected here today to attend the opening-' day session of the 14th annual convention of the fifth district of the, Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist church. Meetings today and tomorrow will be held at the Baptist church here.

Two hundred and fifty delegates are expected to for Thursday session. Open house will be held at the Valley Baptist pital. Liquor Seized Preliminary hearings on Dean act charges were to be Jus. of the Peace Bertram Combe Wednedsay afternoon for two Bixby men as the result of liquor seizure by Dep. Sheriff Personlus.

The men were arrested on the Military highway near the Hidalgo county line early Tuesday night when the men are alleged to have had 6-gallon cans mescal pints of cognac. A and saddle were seized' from men..