Tallahassee Democrat from Tallahassee, Florida • Page 1

T.T OLDEST, LARGEST AND BEST DAILY NEWSPAPER IN LEON COUNTY. LEGAL ADVERTISING STATE COUNTY AND CITY. VOLUME XV WEATHER Cloudy tonight, Sunday colder. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1929 NUMBER 112 ni Jl' ctatp tbeaqiipv c.hmo. mivn UH atll Ml InHHIllfl H'H'BHHHRI I SB I IBB lex Btflfl- If kEIb I It NATIONAL HEAD OF REAL ESTATE 1V11UU Famous Leader Dead i M'l I FAVORS TAP." President Backs Mexican Government 1 DEPARTMENT MERGING EDDIE WILSON KILLED WALSH POLICE THINK 1- i -1 i One Federal government is standing by another in the present relations between the United States and Mexico.

President Herbert Hoover has thrown his support to the side of Presi-a kteS G'' vr'ht) whose administration is being threatened by a growing uprising of insurrectionists throughout Mexico. According to present reports, the United States will funnish much-needed arms and munitions to the Federal forces under license granted by the Secretary of State. ARKANSAS FLOOD GR0WSSERI0US WORKERS I Lt PATCH LEVEES BUT ONE HAS BROKEN AWAY REVENUE PERIOD B00SOALANCE BANKS OVER STATE OVv HOLD OVER 5 MILLIONS OF STATE MONEY The state treasury, on February 28, was $1,194,034.21 to the good over the same period thirty days prior to March 1, according to the monthly statement of W. V. Knott, state treasurer, made public today.

The report for the month of February places the to the credit of all funds on the last day of February at $5,050,219.17, while that of January 31 was Receipts' for the month totaled $4,419,336.70, and disbursements $3,225,302.49. Some of the larger receipts were, general revenue, 74; motor vehicle license, 898.00; state road license state federal aid road, state aid, county road, county read license (gas), public free school fund, Disbursements were, general revenue, pension tax fund, state road license (gas), state federal aid road, state aid county road, 17; county road license permanent building fund, institutions of higher learning, $106,065.83. LINDBERGH RIES OVER REVOLUTION INAUGURATES MAIL LINE I-KUM MEXICO CITY TO UNITED STATES MEXICO CITY. March 9. INS Despite the fact that he will be compelled to fiy over territory torn by revolution, Col.

Charles A. Lindbergh hopped off at 7:50 this morning for Brownsville, Texas, His flight is to inaugurate air mail and passenger service between Mexico City and the United States. LINDBERGH AND ANNE TO MARRY ON EASTER MEXICO CITY, March 9 INS Colonel Charles Lindbergh and Anne Morrow will be married in Mexico City during the Easter holidays, It has been learned on the most reliable authority. It has not been made known whether Lindbergh's mother will come here for the ceremony. EGG LAYING CONTEST GETS TO BE INTERESTING G.

D. Folsom, with one of his White Leghorn commercial flocks, led the ten contestants during February in the Leon county home egg laying contest, according to records just compiled by G. C. Hodge, county agent. His hens averaged 20 per cent for the month.

De Witt Lamb, vcith a back yard flock of 42 barred rocks, ran Mr. Folsom a close second, while a number of others averaged more than 15 per cent. Some of these were Mrs. H. H.

Bohler, silver laced wyandottes; Mrs. J. W. Bradley, white leghorns, and Mrs. J.

P. Love, also white leghorns. The reports for the ten contestants a total of 2,209 birds. These birds produced eggs, at a cost of $481.81. Eggs sold and eaten, figured at the market brorght tiues of $1,061.84, or a yofit fori the entiie number of $379.83.

I of BOARDS OPTIMIST WAGG ALSO URGES 0PTDIIS3I IS MIAMI ADDRESS ATLANTA, March 9. INS Florida is coming back strong on the real estate market, in the opinion of Harry H. Culver, presideut of the National Association of Real Estate Boards. "Florida has the basis for successful growth and I believe noth ing can deny that state the prosperity conditions which it will later warrant." FLORIDA URGED TO BE OPTIMISTIC Ninety per cent, of Florida's trouble is the mental attitude of the state's citizens, Alfred H. Wagg, Palm Beach, president of the Fla.

Association of Real Estate Boards and state senator, told members of the Miami Realty Board Wednesday at the first meeting of the new body. "Florida must go forward with every man a constructive opti mist," Senator Wagg said. There is no question as to the greatness of the state's future. Nothing can stop Florida. Its progress can be impr-ded only.

"We have learned through bit ter experience the result of toe much unguided optimism. We are still optimistic, but Florida realtors are looking toward firm eco nomic foundations on thf welfare of this state will be fcuild i ed." Senator Wagg complimented Mi ami realtors upon their consolida- tion into one organization and said it was a progressive step. TO SFEAK HERE FRE ANNOUNCED AT WOMAN'S COLLEGE Advance notice was given to- dv of a lecture bv Herhprt X' Wheeler, Chief Lecturer of th United States Forest Service, at 7:30 p. Monday, March 11th, at Florida State College for Wa-men, College auditorium. This lecture, illustrated with many This lecture, i' jstrated with many spndid j-ictures in color, which will be thrown on the screen, will interest all those who love nature, said Harry Lee Bek-er, chief Forrester of F'orida, wha is arranging the pt'oarram.

The entertainment 13 frea. beiir sr.n.. sored by the United Stats Forest Sen-ice, and the Sta'e Department of Forestry. Mr. Wheeler, whose forestry talks are backed by manv var.

rt experience in the woods, will iv nat ne calls a Hi talk will cover tramp. fflh 1 recreation, as well as forest 'management. The general public is cordiailv invited. ELSE JAMS IS ATTACK VTt vtT' IN 4 PROVP TO BE FATAL PARR Mi roh 9. INS M-s s-e Jam's, American actress wo was known as the "sweetheart of the A.

E. during the World war, and who is now suffering from influenza, ia in a serious condition today. Inf'uenza has afftcd her appendix and other oi-ans of the famous actress, according BIG BATTLE OF REVOLUTION IS YETEPECTED TWO IttBF.L fiENERALS CO.T-VEI:GX(; IN" JAUSCO NOGALES, Sonora, Mexico, March 9. INS The first major engagement of the Mexican revolution, and perhaps the decisive battle of the revolt, is expected by the rebel leaders to take place within the next few days in the northern part of the state of Guadalajara, or southern Jalisco. General Francisco Borquez, rebel commandant here, revealed that main revolutionary forces under General Francisco Manzo on the west coast, and Geenral Jose Gon-zala Escombar in central Mexico, are steadily converging toward southern Guadalajara, where forces of 17,000 federals are reported to be mobilizing t0 meet the threatened attack from the north.

REBEL LEADERS CLAIM THEIR MOVE IS GAINING NOGALES, March 9. INS A heavy rebel troop concentration is under way at Santa Ana, 75 males south of here, and under th. direction of General Fausto To-pete, who left Nogales shortly after midnight. About 3,000 troops tinder To-pete are expected to move southward within the next three days to reinforce General Manzos army, which is advancing along the Southern Pacific lines in Sinaloa. Rebel headquarters todar rlaiml ed that General Paime Carillo had been forced to evacuate Mazatlan and that this inmortanf.

Smnio seaport has been occupied by ebel forces under General Iturbe. BATTLE OF JUAREZ YESTERDAY KILLS AMERICANS WASHINGTON, March 9.rvs The United States will ask indemnity from Mexico for the deaths of two Americans at El Paso, Texas, resulting from stray bullets fired across the border during the battle of Juarez yesterday, if facts warrant, Secretary of State Kellogg announced. Kellogg said it was too early to discuss what action will be taken as the state department has not vet received a report nf eumstances surrounding the kill-higs. CALLES TAKES COMMAND ONE OF MAIN, ARMIES -MEXICO CITY, March Former President Calles, one of the two warriors upon whom rest the destinies of the Mexican government, left for Irapuato to take the field in command of the army of centra! Mexico. The other military piHar upon whom the government also rests is General Juan Undreu Almazan, the Napoleon of modem Mexico, and who will command the army of the north.

The combined armies will num- ber 41.000 men anA ti. men, and the might- ii st military force ever assembled in Mexico. While en route from Paredon, General Almazan's federals re-oc-cupied Saltillo. cnitai la. yh.ch had been in the hands of Lu-s Guiterrez' rebels since last Sunday.

Mount Cornelia, on Fort George Island, at the mouth of the St. Johns River, is the highest point on teh Atlantic ILL OPPOSE DIVERTING GAS TAX, AND PLEDGES FARM ADD Walter McLin one of Leou county's representatives in the state legislature, today gave out a public statement regarding his views on proposed legislation during "the approaching session. Some of the vital questions which Mr. McLin predicts will come before the assembly for solution are tax legislation, diverting the gasoline tax, ame prctectfon, real estate license fee regulation, farm aid, and general economy. On these he airs his views and discusses a few other needs.

Mr. McLin's statement appears below: "In regard to taxation. I am in i favor of a law separatine State ar.d County taxes in such a man- Ii(r that linonana 6 'cl running of the State covernmpnt find fiTl taTM nn vaal shall go t0 the County. This ar rangement would do away with the tax equalization question. "I feel that we should have a State law regarding aa income and inheritance tax.

"There should be some measure enacted for the relief of our farmers and rrowers. In this regard I would suggest a law taxing the non-resident producer who brings hisproduct into the State and sells in competition to our growers. This law would only apply to State? having a similar tax against our farmers. The dairymen of the State should be given some protection and the bill as advocate oy tne by the Dairy Association would receive mv mmnnr "There should be some adequate l0J Protection of our game the 8ame iime toT the the people. I am oppos- tne Prnt game law as it is a law for the classes and against the masses.

"There is quite a bit of discussion in regard to gasoline or mo tor vehicle taxes for various pur-Poses. I shall oppose any measure that would divert any part of this tax for any purpose other than that for which it is now beine used. "Under the head of economv, I see n0 logical reason, for the existence of the present Real Estate Board, since real estate dealers have to pay citv. license to sell real estate and should not Jiave to send $10.00 to a uoard in Orlando sir, t.M ey does not even go to the State reasury. "I will favor a bill placing the M6tor Vehicle DenarfmPf under the State Comptroller, the liOU" Commisainrvn Secretary of State.

and Shell Fish Departments under the Commissioner of Agriculture I believe that by putting these de partments under the various nam- ed tr: Kfltra 4 la payers of Florida over a half million dollars per year. "I strongly favor a measure preventing the state ownership of automobiles as the str0 $200,000.00 worth stopping this useless state' own ership you would put $200,000 00 on the tax books that is now exempt The money that it takes to buy these cars would be the treasury and lata would have to be bought which would make a thud saving for the state i this i one nure. inert? is no economy in cuttinff WAS PARTNER IN GAMBLING ESTABLISHMENT CORAL GABLES, March 9. IXS Dade county investigators, today redoubled their efforts to penetrate the hidden secrets of gangland in their attempt to reconstruct the slaying of Thomas Walsh, one time aide of the late Arnold Rothstein. Officers are pushing their search for Eddie Wilson, operator of a gambling establishment in the fashionable Miami Biltmore hotel, ulipro Walsh wa ctai-n TTo ic ing sought as the slayer.

The grand jury is expected to charge against Wilson. The lat ter has definitely left this vicinity, police say. It was stated at the sheriffs office that authorities have proof (hat he -drove his blue Packard sedan, with a New York license plate, over the Miami Beach causeway Thursday afternoon. It has been disclosed that Wilson was in partnership Walrh K. F.

Caylord, of Cleveland, and Arthur Clark, who was wounded by Walsh's assassia, GRAND JURY RETURNS 3 SECRET INDICTMENTS CORAL GABLES, March SPIN'S The Dad count crarM uiVv. investigating the chanro aeairst Eddie Wilson, gambling J.ouse op erator, of mure'erinr Thomas Walsh, aide of tha la to A.i Rothstein, returned three secret indictments at boo, an! adjourn-ed until next Tuesday. PREDICTED RAIN FOR FLOOD AREA REFUGEES FEAR ANOTHER INUNDATION OF HOMES ATLANTA, March 9. INS Geeral rains over the south east, which were predicted f'r tonight, added fear among refugees in the already flooded districts. The second March crest in central and lower Georgia is approaching the lower reaches cf the Flint, Ocmulgee, Oconee, at Chattahoochie rivers.

Parts of Albany, are sandbagged against the spreading The flood crest of the Chatta- nchie river today was a little Dei low Alaga, Alabama. clerks' salaries $15.00 or per month. If a department has a clerk that is not worth what he is paid, they should get rid cf him and give the place to a qualified t0 hold the job and hr so doing we Would have both effic iency and economy. "This summarizes in brief my stand on legislation that has so far come up for dii 'and sum nunm nr may rest assured that they will mo rn te side of their wl anv other measures arc liauaht my iriemis anil Fiirpo-ttr mav rest Thomas Tajreart. western Indiana Democratic leader, succumbed to a lingering illness in an Indianapolis hospital.

Last September Mr. Tag-gart fell victim to a stomach ailment which baffled physicians. Since a week ago little hope was held wit for his recovery. UmTDaU0Di4 Kwarl Photttl PINKSTON LETS 28 WORKERS GO TAG TA BTMEXT AGAIN CUTS MMBER EMPLOYES The number of employees at "6 tha rtunanmpni npre wcic if lsi TO I UlllUV Wlirii 1 I i taches in the office, effective tb.s afternoon Mr Pinkston stated that the cut w0 nrnb.Mv the last of anv eon-! i seuence that would be possible, since the office force has now been reduced to normal, and to a fewer number than at any time since the office of motor vehicle commis- sioner was created. Mr.

Pinkston dismissd 42 employees, including 14 license tag inspectors, at one stroke when he took over the office in January, and stated at the time that he would reduce the force of workers again in a month or so. A letter to the governor a few days ago called attention to the fact that the department was operated in February this year with 105 fewer employees than during the same month last year, togeth er with receipts of increased reve nues and a saving of more than $14,000 for the month. BUS BUSINESS IS BIG HERE The location of the Bus Station on Adams street has added won derfully to the life and activity. Twenty-one buses, incoming and outgoing, discharges passengers each day at the station, and the interest there is prolonged throughout each entire day. The transfer of passengers by this means in Tallahassee has all been developed within the past two years.

The business on all the lines is rapidly increasing. Mr. H. M. Simmons of Dado City, now has charge of the station.

He was formerly secretary the chamber of commerce of that city. GUESSING CONTEST TO FEATURE DRIVE Hart-Morrow Offers $250 In Prizes C. F. Hamilton, who will drive a Nash automobile on a 100-hour test here, beginning at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, is now confident he will succeed, although he has never guaranteed success of any of his forty-odd endurance test3 in the past. Mr.

Hamilton's confidence was bolstered up consilerably todav when he received a telegram from A. E. Martin, sales manager for the Trippe Offset Headlight Company telling him he would be here in time to install these famous 38,000 candle iower lights on the car to be driven in the 100-hour run. Mr. Hamilton used these headlights on the Pontiac he drove at Ocala, the last endurance run he undertook, and states that they are a mighty help in relieving eye strain, especially duriug the last night of the long run.

The car has been decorated and painted with appropriate adver- hsements of several business firms interested in the endurance test Hundreds have already seen the car and the. man who will drive it throughout the almost five days and nights the motor will not stop. For those who like to guess, the Hart-Morrow Motor Cqmpany is offering $250 in a number of prizes. The four best guesses on how far Mr. Hamilton will travel will win $100, $75, $50, and $25 credit, respectively, on the purchase of a new Nash automobile.

The five best guessers of how many bottles of Coca-Cola the driver will drink during the run will also be given a prize. The car win start its ion- run with 8 ouarts of oil i tiio Jli I and the one who gues ne I to the amount that wiii he the crank case at the end of th run wil, receive pie There will aso eating guesses, with prizes for the best ones In order to permit a number of Leon county lawyers to attend the statr bar association meeting in Miami, County Judge Walter T. Moore, has moved his Mardi MEMPHIS, March 9. INS The greatest flood menace since the disastrous overflow nf 1197 threatened the lowlands of Ark ansas and Missouri, following a 125-foot break in a levee along the Little river, near the Arkansas- Missouri line. Twenty thousand sandbags have been rushed to the flooded region from the United States engineers' office here.

The break is near the old channel of the Mississippi, and about 30 miles northeast. BIytheville, Arkansas. As a result of the break, many eastern Arkansas highways are under water. The St. Francis river is rmv above the flood stage, and it is pre dicted will rise hi-her.

AH available engineers laborers are busy strengthening weak points in the levees eastern Arkansas, where danger is wnere believed most imminent. The swollen Mississippi engineers believe, will keelp within its levees. CATTS WILL RUN FOR CONGRESS (Marianna Floridan) The report that former Governor Sidney J. Catts will support Eill Maypoles for congress is erroneous. The veteran political leader will be a candidate himself lor this important position, so he -7 so ne i eS editor of The Floridan.

rites the editor of The Floridan. Mr. Catts says that at the propi Catt! at the prop- for congressman Conssiona, Ds- tnct of His remarkable oiicusm in mis district in all past campaigns in which he has engaged, gives assurance of much interest in the coming contest. term of court up a week, and instead of convening here 011 the 13th, will convene on the follow ing Wednesday, ilarch 20. i doctor..