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THE WEATHER For Brownsville and the Valley: Cloudy Wednesday night with probably showers and cooler; Thursday partly cloudy or lair and colder. i Iroumsuflk Herald THE VALLEY IN THE W1.UE SERVICE OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CHEERY EARFUL Mid-October reports made by-115 editors reveal evidences of business progress in varied FORTY-FIRST 92 BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1932 SIX PAGES TODAY 5c A COPY PARKED CAR SLAYING IS CONFESSED Texas GOP Given Best Chance Since Reconstruction IN OUR VALLEY YOU OF PORT ISABEL AND San Ber.ito who are wont to think that Brownsville looks with malignant eyes on the Port Isabel harbor project should have been in this city yesterday. The rejoicing which was shown in Brownsville over the news that the government had ordered the advertising for bids on the inner channel and turning basin of the Port Isabel project was not exceeded by that of either Port Isabel or San Ecnito. Officials of the Brownsville Navi- DEMOS FIND COMFORT IN GARNER RACE Texas Drys Creager Is Charged (By The Associated Press) Texas, which startled its own and the country at large four years by electing rcpubll- i can presidential electors, today was I engrossed in a campaign for the gallon district, popularly pictured governorship which indicated the as doing and having done all in republicans were attempting their, their power to block the Port Isa- bel port, were probably the hap- i piest of all. And this happiness spread down through every rank and file of Torch Singer May Reject Dismissal WINSTON-SALEM, N.

Oct. 19. Llbby Holman Reynolds was quoted today by Benet Poll- koff. her attorney, as saying she wanted the cloud hanging over her as the result of her Indictment for the slaying her husband, Smith Reynolds, "lifted permanently." Polikofl said she indicated she might reject a motion for dismissal if one was made by the state. Orville BulIiriKton.

republican nominee. In an address last night at Huntsvlllc, urged an audience composed mainly of democrats to dis- regard the democratic party pledge. which ho said the state supreme BUSINESSMEN LAND TARPONS Brownsville's population. Something was finally doing on coart had was not binding. port, and everybody rejoiced.

In this connection it should be pointed out that this great step Demos Make Appeal St. Louis Visitors Come Down to Check Yarns; Now Tell 'Em Almost at tbe same time, the de- Victory 'n a two hour and 40 min- forward has been made possible by mocratic state executive commit- ute battle ith a 6-foot 4-inch tar- the Brownsville Navigation dis- i tce issued a statement at Dallas ap- ipon has thrilled Graham Scars. St. nm. pealing to the electorate to "vote Louis businessman, and other mem- tricts deeding to the federal goi- )c tlcm ht from prcs dcnt jters of a group of visitors from that ttc V'fKt i i i --anti to public weigher." city with fishing in this section.

emment its right of way spoils and disposal areas. I Gov. R. who lost by jand they arc going back to St. Couls Without this cooperation on the: fomc 4,000 votes to Mrs.

Miriam A. spread thc word among their tv, fiutrirt wp I Ferguson, in his camnalsn for re- friends, they said today, part of the Bro.vnsullo district v.e mm had gears caught the largest of four would not be where we are he not yo for Mfs Fcrin tarpon already landed by the St. Further cooperation by the cn hustand. James E. Per-ik 0 115 visitors, who were accompan- was impeached and removed iied tnc Valley by L.

H. from office in 1017. nqlds. director of publicity of the Also in the field was the Lea.gue of Anti-Ferguson Democrats, or Missouri Pacific Lines. The men -e out today fishing Brownsville district is evidenced by the leaving for Washington yesterday of R.

B. Rontfro, attorney for the district, whose presence was requested by officials of the War Department to assist in checking over the abstracts of title to the tips of Brazos and Padre Islands. Things arc moving along, and we Just war.t to keep the record i datn fo co crnor 1-1 11 HIES. straight-the Brownsville District 1 Fred Rick and Otto is doing and has done everything in its power to speed the port that work be or. the Kan'izcd bv'the croup of ultra-ervs sa am hope gcta tar each which is i928 was active in swing- to alk al ut whcn thc rcturn inr Tf-ns i-ito -he rninrn- fn- The visitors are insurance He-bTr Hoovor contractors and Investment bank- A third voice was raised list cr with tnc exception of Wm.

Othc in Port Isabel project Brownsville project. As a matter of fac' hopes are set op. the on the those whose Brownsville port should be lor this work which is being advertised for the Port Isabel project is a joint it is just as much part of the local port work as it is of the Port Isabel work. IF ANYTYKING WERE NEED- ed to asMire Brownsville a real nice and warm political the re' tion, T-I 11 ti, TW- AJt.tii, uiiu i.Jl,tu s.aterr.ent at Dallas that Thomas Hcmpe. They came to the Valley In 0 5 at ordcr to veVifv me "'tar- Fo.t Worth and Alvm s.

Moody of yarns" that McRcynoIds has Houston, dry democratic leaders, been telling them. had entered into a "conspiracy" with R. B. Creamer of Brownsville, republican national committeemn, to throw their dry democratic votes Denounces Ferguson in h'j address Hur.tsvillo. nouncod Ferguson bitlrr words, cailinrr out: Fer And they are going back telling even wilder ones.

McRcynoIds The biggest catch was made by Sears. He hooked his 6-foot 4-lnch tarpon almost two hours before dark. And he fought him the last hour in darkness, landing the bis fish two hours and 40 minutes after he hooked it. Soars wrs using light tackle and "N-o man ear, vote for James dh I70 pOUnd sh rr.tuson. through his wife, withou'.

has been would renew the c.impa:n for his power announces its revival just with an address next to participate the Naviga- day night at San Antonio, making November 8 election. Funds have been provided which insure the publication another 3 months of life, the issue published Tuesday One thing about it is at times almost impossible for us to ajrce with thc i-ditorial views expressed by Editor-in-Chief cannot but admire their fictional value. before the iMcFarlane Hits G. 0. P.

Promises Fall Crop Loans Meeting Called VALLEY IS AT LAST UNITED ON FLOOD AID Willacy Joins Plan 'To Ask Federal Control 'Special to The Herald) SAN BENITO, Oct. Lower Rio Grande Valley today stands united as it launches into a determined campaign to bring about flood control, the differences between various sections in this particular having been washed away by the muddy flood waters of the Rio Grande during the past two rises. At a meeting here yesterday after- neon of the Valley Water Conversation association. WUlacy county wis Invited to come into the organization and work for flood control. Willacy county, through Its representatives at the meeting, accepted the invitation and will join in the work for flood control.

Troubles Ironed Out Previously, ue to differences between the present irrigation district and the Willacy County Irrigation District No. 1, whose water permit is opposed by other Valley districts and due to the stand taken by many Willacy county people against putting up funds to help work federal financing of flood control, that county had not taken part in the Water Conservation association's activities. New officers of the association were elected at the meeting here and plans made to raise additional funds to present the Valley's position forcibly to the State Department. "Once we get the state department to present the matter to congress in the light of a necessity, as an international problem that must be handled immediately, we feel that our cause is won." Frank S. Robertson, secretary of the organization, said.

Charles Starlin of San Juan was elected president, succeeding Gregg Wood of Mission. Mr. Starlin is president of the board of directors of the Pharr-San Juan irrigation district. Dr. H.

H. Harrington of was elected vice president, and F. S. (Continued on Page Six) Death PlofOn Official Foiled to The Herald) HARLIXGEN. Oct.

general meeting of Valley people to discuss the status of thc fall crop loan requests of this secton will bn he'd here Friday night at the Municipal auditorium. The meeting was called by A. L. Ercoks, secretary of the Harlingen 'Special to The Herald) Chamber of Commerce, who has HARLIN'GEX. Oct.

ID. been active with other Valley "splendid achievements" of the chamber of commerce men In seck- Wilson administration were con- i ins the leans. J. A. Hollingsworth of San Bon- last three administrations in a ito.

a director of the Agricultural by W. D. McFarlane or Credit corporation, will explain the TIMES MAY BE HARD, BUT they are not to hard but that the get-rich-quick boys continue to get theirs. Take this time worn swindle of rnMc to "broken promises" of the the "Drake Estate" for instance. Officials ol Groat Britain have time and again issued sUUemcnts Gl am CM5r in "ad- 1 situation, and Ben F.

Smith, gen- tha ll n- the U-iited States a democratic rally at the i eral manager of the Agricultural warning after warning Municipal auditorium here las: i Credit Corporation at Houston. there is no such estate. Yet the money pours merrily In- BUDAPEST, Hungary, Oct. 19. attempt to assasinate former Premier Stephen Bethlen was made In a law court this morning.

Count Bcthlen resifmed as head of the ministry last Aug. 19. after 10 years service. He was succeeded by Count Julius Karolyi. A policeman saw the would-be sassln with a daezcr in the nick of time, leaped on him and prevented the thrust he made.

night. Other spoikers were Judge H. been extended an invitation to ap- pear. Reserve Officers School Set Monday Capt. H.

E. Fuller will conduct a troop school for reserve officers at the Brownsville junior College on it has been announced. His subject. "Allied offensive In thc Balkans." will be non-technical and the public is invited. This offensive had far reaching results in the war, and is a study in mlll- i tary history which should be of interest to the general public.

the boys with the tc vo! Jean wm We arc "eliably infcrmcd that Charles R. Tips of Three Rivers. Je8n 1 rl Snl LQS rf.i'SS to $2000 per month. of the democratic national camp-! Strikes us that county, aign. state and United States offiicals arc falling down on the Job.

Arrested After couritry to SC spike this crookedness i Oct. ID. before further damage is done. forces of police guarded the ap- Ar i proach to police court on heard Sacramento where an attorney, A. E.

Sheets, was named to represent the late executive's widow, Jean Harlow. screen actress, in her fight against possible claimants to Bern's estate. Miss Harlow's attorneys in Los Angeles said they would offer for obate today the will in which AS MEXICO PREPARES TO today, where 30 persons were ar- Bern's entire estate was left to the make an open bid for the tourist rested after riots between unern- platinum blonde actress. business of the United States, we ployed and police. Tronm? fin.

Meanwhile, crowds of unernpioy- are wondering if the Valley cannot make concerted action to lay before the Mexican government the need of a hard-surfaced road from Matamoros south. We of the Valley know that there ike literally thousands of residents of this section who rfould frequently visit the interior if roads were passable. ed began gathering again in lower Kennlr.gton Lane, but they kept from approaching r.car the court. Jefferds Rally Set For Thursday A rally supporting the candidacy of H. R.

Jefferds. republican candidate for sheriff, will be held at Juarez hall at 8 p. m. Thursday. Jefferds spoke briefly at Los Frcs- Jewels Stolen AUSTIN, Oct.

19. Jewels nos Tueouay night before a gath- Also that there are valued at more than $10,000 werejcring for a moving picture, thousands of our winter who would do the same thing under the same conditions. The time would seem to be ripe to get every visitors stolen from the home of Nelsovi section here last night, police re- rings and brooches set with dla- Printing Ballots Cameron county baUots for the general election are now in the pro- this our cess of printing and will not be absentee voters before ballots are being printed by Reclo Brothers at BrownsvUk. Dem Club Meets Brownsville's Roosevelt-Garner club No. 420-421.

met Monday evening at the Hidalgo hall on 15th street, Louis Champion, president, in charge. The club has 512 members to date. Speakers for thc evening were Judge H. L. Yates.

A. Shultz. Harbert Davenport, Edward Duarte, Billie Burnett and Genaro Pena. The Drum and Bugle Corps and the 420-421 Band furnished music. The next meeting will be Nov.

I. Cool Weather Predicted Tonight Heavy snows in Wyoming and Colorado, freezing temperatures in the Panhandle and frost in north and east Texas tonight were expected to bring cco'sr weather to the Valley, according to the Brownsville Deather Burau. The forecast is for cooler weather, probably with rain, tonight and colder Thursday. cold wave, if It materializes, will be the third this fall lor TOO MANY President Hoover, his hand cut and bruised by greeting 3000 persons at a reception, is expected to ban wholesale handshaking in the future. A woman's jeweled ring cut deeply into thc president's bruised hand and he was forced to end the reception.

A closeup of the bandaged hand is shown above. Below is the president the day after the reception, his appearance refuting reports that he had suffered great fatigue. BUSINESS IS YET UPWARD Stocks Come Into Correct Relation To Sales After 2 Years NEW YORK, Oct. 19. A varied assortment of data indicating that the trend of business still upward, appears In the mid- October reports of editors of US publications, made to Associated Business Papers, Inc.

While the editors failed to find any great forward surge in any line of business, thc statistics and reports collected during the half of the month gave evidence of progress in a number of lines, including building, department, store sales, advertising and such general barometers of business as electrict power consumption, and the movement of freight. Small gains in any department stores throughout the country were interpreted as a particularly cheerful sign. "What makes tha picture look brighter." says the Business Papers' summary, "is that for thc first time in two years stocks have been into correct relation sales. Analyses of federal reserve reports of sales and stocks have shown, ever since the end of 1929. that stocks were failing to decline in the same proportion as sales.

This was an unhealthy condition, obviously." PASTOR, GIRL INTIMACIES' TOLDJURT Bride Sat In Lap, Heidi Hand. Before Wed, State Claims MUSKOGEE, Oct. won its way into the record with testimony of alleged intimacy between Rev. s. A.

Berrlc and the 19-3'CMr-old girl whom he later married, the state pressed forward today in efforts to convict the minister of the murder of his first wife. Claim Poison Death The state contends the first Mrs. Eerrie, who died last March 21, wan killed by poison placed in a sedative capsule by her husband. The 52-year-old pastor married Ida Bess Bright, pretty teacher In his Cumberland Presbyterian Sunday school, less than two months alter- ward. The minister, attired in a neat gray suit, sat composedly througn yesterday's long court session, which lasted until nearly midnigtu.

By his side was his young 'iride, equally calm. From, Mrs. Lucy Thompson, a member of Berrie's church. County Att'y. Phil K.

Oldham drew testimony of the minister's attentions to Ida Bess prior To Mrs. Berrie's death. The witness said she saw Berrle grasp the girl's hand in the church study, where she was doing some typing for the minister, and look into her face "in a silly way." In Pastor's Lap Mrs. Thompson related that on one occasion, when she was visiting at the Berrie home, Ida Bess had to be restrained from entering Berrie's room while he was undressed. Another time, she said, the girl held the minister's hand when he was ill and on a third occasion she saw the girl in Berrie's lap during an automobile ride.

Miss Louis Preston, 18, testified relations between Berrle and Ida Bess caused her to tell the preacher, "I don't believe in married men gciig with young girls." Miss Preston identified the manuscripts two ardent love poems which she said Ida Bess had exhibited as having been written to her by the minister. Mystery Shot Hits Man Here City officers are investigating circumstances surrounding the wounding of Teodoro Perez early Tuesday night at 16th and Arthur Sts. Perez suffered a shattered arm when lired upon by unknown Investigating officers took the wounded man to the Mercy hospital and he is being held there. He told officers he was unable to state who fired upon him. Three other men were with him when the shooting occurred.

Dance Scheduled A dance at thc Country Club Friday night from nine o'clock until one has been announced by the club entertainment committee. Peg Longon and His Club Royale Orchestra will furnish music. Couples in Brownsville and the Valley towns are Invited, 'This Ford Votes For Roosevelt' WASHINGTON, Oct. 19. A proposal to distribute automobile windshield stickers bearing the slogan "this Ford votes for Roosevelt" to "counteract" Henry Ford's advice to his employes to vote for Pres.

Hoover, was announced today by Jerome T. Harriman, through the National Progressive league. "Henry Ford may be able to coerce his working men, whose wages he has several times reduced under the Hoover administration, into voting to re-elect Harriman said, "but he cannot intimate the Ford owners, who are much more numerous." TO OPEN PORT BIDS NOV. 19 SHOOTING WAS AN ACCIDENT, MAN CLAIMS I Ex-Convict Says He Only Intended To Rob Couple AUSTIN, Oct. 13.

John M. Pickett, 29, ex-convict under paroW from the Texas penitentiary, who had come to Austin seeking employment as a stone setter, today had! assumed responsibility for the slaying of Edgar C. Avlcdgc, 21, University of Texas senior, shot to death one month ngo. Arlcdge was killed by a bullcti while seated in nn automobile beside his sweetheart. Thc young woman was slightly wounded by same bullet that 'took Arledgc's life.

Construction Expected To Get Under Way Before Christmas (Special to The Herald) SAN BENITO, Oct. for the dredging of the inner channel at Port Isabel will be opened Nov. 19. at the office of Maj. Milo P.

Fox, district engineer, at Galveston, according to a communication received here by E. H. Downs, chairman of the Port Isabel-San Benito navigation district. Mr. Downs received the information in a telephone conversation will) Maj.

Fox. Actual construction should be underway before Christmas, in the opinion of officials of the district. Announcement was made yesterday that Maj. Fox had been authorized by the war department to for bids immediately, this information facing received by R. B.

Creager, in in the intorcst of the port project. Judges Will Meet In Mineral Wells GALVESTON, Oct. 19. Wells was selected as the 1933 convention city as the annual meeting of the county judges and commissioners association of Texas prepared to elect officers and adjourn today. The association adopted resolutions proposing the following changes in governmental procedure: Abolition as many district courts as possible, combination of posts of county auditor and treasurer, payment of district court reporters state instead of counties and i taxation of assets of mo tor trucks similar to that of rail roads.

LOCAL PORT URGED City Will Ee Cut Off, Yates Warns In Speech "Brownsville cnn do one of two proceed with its own At Shooting Site Pickett took Austin and San Antonio police authorities to the jlW of thc shooting, on a lonely slda street on the outskirts of the city, under a couple of mesquitc trees, and gave them the details of tha murder. It was an accident," the formen convict told officers. He said ha was out to burglarize or rob, but not to kill. "I saw thc automobile parked there and through the rear window of the car, saw that boy and girl were the occupants." he said. He said he cocked his 38 calibrd pistol and approached, intent only, on relieving the couple of money of.

valuables. Pickett said that Arlcdga heard footsteps he started the or of his automobile. "I stepped up to the front, dooz 1 and threw my flashlight in his face," Pickett stated. 'Hold I said. The boy pushed my flashlight) away and attempted to drive away.

I had the pistol Cocked in my hand and I thought I would hit him over the head. As I swung it he hit ..6 me again, and struck the hand tho gun was in. It went off it was art accident I didn't mean to shoofi him." Paroled In 1931 Pickett had been paroled from the penitentiary on July 15. 1931. Ho had been convicted on two burglary charges.

Gov. R. S. Sterling said he furloughcd the convict and then paroled him on application of a concern that had previously cm- ployed Pickett as a stone setter. Pickett was sentenced to penitentiary from Crosby county tot five years on Jan.

1, 1927, and removed from thc penitentiary on ri bench warrant, tnken to Wise county on a bench warrant, he was assessed a 20-year sentence there on Jan. 13. 1928. Picket told his story of the Ar- jlcdcc slaying to five police officers port project and become a major and other witneses. It was put In Al Capone Hearing For Freedom Delayed ATLANTA, Oct.

19. i Hearing oh a habeas corpus petition by which Al Capone. former Chicago gang overlord, seeks his release from the federal prison here, was postponed today until the week of November 14. The postponement was ordered by District Judge Marvin Underwood as a case now on trial promised to take up the remainder of the week, and the calendar is lull. Man Apparently Hit-Run Victim LAKELAND, Oct.

19. The body of an unidentified white man. with nil four limbs crushed, was found on a highway near here today. Authorities said he apparently was the victim of a hit and run i driver. One picture of a woman, stamp- ed Sweetwater, Texas, and another i picture of a woman and an infant were found on the body.

stay dormant and allow Itself to be cut off the Port Isabel project and placed in the backwash of valley development," H. L. Yates, attorney for the Brownsville Navigation district, told the members of the Rotary club at noon Wednesday. Judge Yates pointed out the probable loss to tonnage from Mexico and probable cutting off of the city by the major rail lines to connect with the Port Isabel project writing and signed by him. He was taken to San Antonio for further investigation in connection with offenses lie is charged with committing there.

Souplit IVork Pickett decided make his statement after A. S. Baskett. Dallas attorney, retained by the accused, nad conferred with Henry Brooks Travis county district attorney. Brooks said thc 'Travis county grand Jury event the Brownsville port were would likely consider the case 1m- abandoned.

'It is far nearer to Port Isabel by of man In San mediately. Questioning way of Upper Valley points than by Antonio in comifction with the ccxir.g through Brownsville as a shooting of Mrs. Hazel Dlllehay, Blancc at any railroad map of tne! while burglari-'iiR the Dillehav vcsi- Vallcy will show," Judge Yates jdenec. gave police clues that'led ta pointed out. solution of the Arlcdge slaying.

Construction costs have so decUn- Pickclt also was connected with ed since the Brownsville project was' an attempted criminal attack on first authorized that Col. Kingman, woman in San Antonio A night or chief of staff of army engineers, has two prior to the student murder, expressed the opinion that the local The ex-convict said he came channel can be dredged for a cost between $800,000 and S900.000 instead of the more than three million originally estimated, Judge Yates said. The attorney pointed out that thc government appropriation of $2,153,000 with the annual maintenance of $150,000 for the Brownsville channel is one of the greatest assets the city has. History of the port project. Including the various legal phases of the work of formation of the dlstri -t and the passage of necessary legislation, was outlined by Judge Yates in his short addicss.

Nationally Known Engineer Is Dead NEW YORK, Oct. 19. Alexander, nationally known electrical engineer, died of what police said was a self-inflicted bullet wound at his home In Great Neck last night. He was 61 years old. Among noted electrical contracts executed by Alexander was wiring of the White House during the term of Theodore Rocsevclt and similar work on the "Little White House" at Sea Girt, N.

for Pres. Wilson, Roosevelt's Train Enters Pennsylvania PITTSBURGH. Oct. 19. Carrying his presidential campaifrn into the Pittsburgh workshop of the world" Gov.

Franklin Roosevelt arrived by special train at 9 a. m. today. The democratic standard bearer was met Uy a throng. He prepared to leave immediately by motor for Wheeling.

W. he will swak this afternoon. After the Wheeling he will return to Pittsburgh for an address tonight. Austin in an effort to obtain employment as a stone setter on iho University of Texas campus where an extensive building program is in progress. MARKETS A GLANCE NEW YORK Stocks steady; rails lead ad- vancc.

Bonds steady; rails improve. Curb firm; oils strengthen. Foreign exchanges sterling heavy. Cotton higher: foreign and trade buying; higher cables. Sugar quiet: trade buying.

Coffee quiet; foreign selling. CHICAGO Wheat firm; bullish government weather report; firm close Liverpool. Corn steady; forecast unfavorable weather; steady cash market. Cattle slow and steady. Hogs slow and lower..