Valley Morning Star from Harlingen, Texas • Page 24

VALLEY SUNDAY STAR MONIT DR HERALD CAVALCADE AT Now They Make Rope In Willaey MERCEDES TO GIVE HISTORY Prominent Valleyites In Big Cast MERCEDES One of the most colorful scenes of the Cavalcade of the Rio Grande Valley will be the scene showing a gay bell in progress at the home of Rosa Maria Hinojosa de Balli, of the period of about 1794. Costumes for this scene are exceptionally beautiful and the Lulac societies of the Valley will assist in depicting most of these early episodes. The Historical Pageant will require a cast of four hundred people and will run four nights durmg the 30th Birthday Celebration at Mercedes, September 15th through the 18th. Facts for the early scenes were from Mrs. Florence Johnson Heritage of the Rio and the book, Rough and by Mrs.

Scott. Later day developments will be depleted with aid of a troop from Fort Brown, showing the founding of the Fort and the days of Rough and on the Rio Grande. Famed Families Figure Two of the families referred to as having rendered special service to the Crown were the Hinojosa family and that by the name of Balli. These two groups and their large circle of in-laws acquired title to most of the river land on its north bank between a point west of the present tovn of Weslaco, and on down to Point Isabel. Juan Jose Hinojosa, for many ycnrs captain and chief justice at Reynosa.

and his son-in-law, Jose Maria de Balli, had applied for and in turn been granted porciones north of the Rio Grande. Appreciating the advantages of securing additional ranch lands before the colony became crowded with settlers, they made formal application in 1777 to the Primitive Courts for a large tract of land east of the Porciones bordering on the Rio Grande. In 1778 the Llano Grande Grant, consisting of about eleven and one- half miles frontage on the Rio Grande and a depth of about fifteen miles, was granted to Captain Hino' josa. The La Feria grant of about twelve and a half leagues, adjoining the other tract on the east, made to Balli. There was some delay in the proceedings of confirmation of these titles.

In the meantime, both original grantees died. By 1790, when the official adjudication of the grants was made, the title to Llano Grande was vested in the children of Captain Hinojosa, and that to La Feria was settled in the widow of Jose Maria Balli, who was also one of daughters. Wife Was Aid CRIME FIGURES! RISE SINCE Cases In Proportion! To Number Of Cops Three Weeks Off In Years LORAIN, O. (U.PJ At 69. John Hire, a marhiaist, looks back on 33 steady work for the same employer.

Until thisxyear his vacations had totaled three weeks. Sunday, August 29, 1937 Liquor consumption in the United States in 1936 was only 7 per cent less than in 1918, last pre-prohibition year. By TOM STARKEY it to Raymondville to dope out a method of circumventing the high cost of living. Leave it, more especially, to C. D.

Ritter and his high school agriculture class of boys. The agriculture class is now embarked on a rope-making spree at something like half the cost of less worthy: rope to be bought in the retail stores. It seems to be tighter, ergo, longer wearing, and more easily bent, knotted, tied, coiled, thrown, and whatever else the Raymondville youngsters do with rope. Ritter abstractedly picked up a magazine one day, and hit on the idea of concocting an inexpensive rope-making machination for his class play with, and incidentally, to make some cold kale. It likewise appears that this hand-twisted rope commands a little more preference amongst rope users around and about than the rope of the sort purchased in stores.

Rope Is Superior tighter. It handles they say. Ritter and the boys gathered together some odds and ends of pine lumber, a pieces of steering rods or something, a few bolts, nuts, washers, and nails, and put together the odd two-sectioned but workable apparatus seen in the accompanying photo. It goes, more or less, like this: One loops the strands of twine about three hooks which extend out of the board on the standard. One loops as many strands ai one wants strands in rope.

LLANO (JP) Justice of the The end of the twine, of which calf Peace J. B. Mayes, 79, vet- This astute woman, Rosa Maria Hinojosa de Balli, immediately set about to further add to the large estate left her by her husband and father. She made in her own name an application to the Crown for lands to the north Llano Grande and La Feria, and in due time, 1794, secured for her son, Juan Jose Balli. the San Salvador del Tule grant, and in the same proceeding, but in the name of her brother, and adjoining grant known as Las Mestenas.

As a leading figure and wealthy woman of her time, we may be sure that Rosa Balli maintained a home that was, in its day, something of a social center for the Rio Grande establishment where was frequently heard the gay strains of Spanish music, as dancers went thfiiugh the graceful Spanish dance so popular in that day and even unto modern times. pressing the strands together, leaving behind it very tightly twisted rope. Even if one figure it out by reading about it, the rope is tied at each end after the twisting operations have ceased, and a tighter and more lively rope one never cast peepers on. Are Enthusiastic The boys of the Raymondville agriculture class fully intend, when school gets under way but before the first six-weeks exams, to go in for rope making on a commercial scale. A roll of twine, which, while about it, is exactly what the good Willacy county citizenry wished to make of their late-lamented hemp crop, costs less than a dollar.

The amount of rope that can be made from a roll of depends on the size of the rope, and how much the tyros ruin, and one thing and another. Veteran Disclaims Vacation Desires rope and lasso rope is made, is tied eran official both in age and length onto a hook at one end and looped' of service, disclaims any vacation back and forth through the three complex. While associates and hooks at the other end, and tied again, when, let us say, we have 12 strands. As many of the boys as can find a purchase stand on the base of the standard, while one turns the in- genious crank, which in turn turns other, the three hooks in their friends have come and gone this summer. Justice Mayes remained at his desk in the county courthouse.

He had one vacation in the 16 years that he has held this office and says he does not care to have an- TJe single hook the standard at office twice a day, which pro- the other of the rope-to-be de-1 exercise, although stmed for he necks of unruly cal- noon-day sun makes the walk home to lunch somewhat dis- strands are tightly twisted, but are yet separated. agreeaoie. Then the single hook is turned in opposite direction to the three, Fewer Tourists in Japan and an implement closely resembl-1 TOKYO (U.R) The total number ing a nigger shooter stock is stuck of foreign visitors to Japan during between the stranas at that end. As 1936 showed a decrease of 61 from the strands are twisted in the op-1 the previous year, but the Ameri- posite direction, the fork is slowly can contingent was increased by sliding along the length of twine, 544. He walks four blocks from home FACTORY TO HOME PRICES BLUE LABEL INNER-SPRING MATTRESS Made for comfort and sound slumber, 220 coils, covered with burlap and spring sisal, assorted colors in imported Damasks covers.

This mattress is made to give long and satisfactory service. We guarantee each one. A regular $19.50 value at 50 OTHER MATTESSES REDUCED ACCORDINGLY MAHRESS FELTING The only Valley manufacture with a Felting Machine, which is essential in the manufacture of high grade mattresses. This machine makes uniform layers of cotton that go into a making a smooth, eyen surface that will hold its shape. No lumps and uneven places as found in a mattress constructed without a Felting Machine.

COMPLETE LINE OF STUDIO COUCHES CAXTWELL MATTRESS AWNIXG CO. FACTORY AND SHOW ROOM ON BENITO HIGHWAT PHONE 1098 Dublin Scene Of Olympics For'Irish DUBLIN (U.R) The fir all-Irish will be held in Dublin Aug, 28. The Irish Amateur Athletic Union will stage its first championship track meet at the Lansdowne-road ground. All the championships will be open to Irishmen, sons of Irish parents, or athletes who have resided in Ireland for six months previous to the meeting. Competitors must be members of clubs affiliated to the Irish Amateur Athletic Union or the Northern Ireland Amateur Athletic Association.

Irishmen residing in Great Britain will be entitled to compete----despite President Eamonn de recent legislation, but they must be members of clubs affiliated tht Amateur Athletic Association or the Scottish Amateur Athletic Association. WASHINGTON (U.R) The Fed- eral Bureau of Investigation has revealed a definite relation between the amount of crime and the number of police employes in cities of the United States. The finding is particularly significant in view of the fact that increases in the number of criminal offenses were reported from 67 cities with an aggregate population of 19,003,302 during the first six months of 1937. Director J. Edgar Hoover said an analysis, based on crime figures for 1936, showed that cities having an average of slightly more than two police per 1,000 population reported five murders for each 100,000 population, while cities having an average of approximately one officer for each 1,000 population reported slightly less than 10 murders for each 100,000 population.

The same relationship was shown in figures for robbery, aggravated assault, burglary and larceny, he said. In addition to having approximately 90 per cent more murders than the cities with two police per 100,000, the second group reported 67 per cent more robberies, 63 per cent more aggravated assaults, 44 per cent more burglaries and 47 per cent more thefts. it is doubtlessly true that much impiovement in combating crime can tje expected from the increased number of law enforcement agencies undertaking intensive training school programs, it is indicated that it is also necessary in some jurisdiction to give consideration in the question of the adequacy in point of number of employes of the local police Hoover said. Crime reports from 67 cities revealed that the of murders and non-negligent manslaughter cases increased 46 during the first six months of 1937, compared to a total of 568 reported for the same period last year. Manslaughter by negligenc' increased from 352 in 1936 to 485 in 1937.

Robberies during the six-month period totaled 6,388 during 1937 and 5,524 for 1936, but these figures compared favorably a total of 10,282 reported during the first six months of 1931. The number of burglary cases has remained fairly constant during the seven-year study period. In 1931, there were 34,029 cases, compared to in 1936 and 32,108 this year. Larceny thefts reached a high mark for the seven-year period during the first six months of this year with a total of 84,201, compared to 72,244 in 1936 and 75,088 in 1931. Starting with a total of 45.328 during the first six of 1931, automobile thefts decreased steadily until the total 23,370 in 1936, but the number rose slightly to a total of 24,422 this year.

Hoover said that part of the increase in reported larcenies during 1937 probably was the result of more complete reporting of minor thefts by local enforcement agencies. Non-Swimming Girl Braves Dank Swamp WINNIPEG, Man. (U.R) Josephine Wolfe, 26, crossed five miles of swamp near here to bring aid to three friends stranded on the Red River, despite the fact that she could not swim. Miss and three companions were stranded 72 hours when' their boat was caught on a sand bar. After they ran out of food and water, she decided to go for aid.

With only a cork lifebelt to keep her above water, she paddled and floundered through deep water and swampy shore land until she reached a resort and gave the alarm. IT IS DEFINITELY FALL AT HERE! The largest assortment of NEW FALL FROCKS, SUITS, COATS AND MILLINERY we have ever gorgeous things to look at. Be sure to visit our store this week and select your Fall costume stocks are fresh. Shop ORTH SAM HOUSTON SAMxtiMrroAnxAi GO TO SMART NEW FROCKS $L98 and $2.98 SWEATERS Matching Imported Flannel Skirts CALIFORNIA SPORT COATS NEW FALL FORMALS Age 6 to 16 Years SUITS YES, suits are the thing and no Fall wardrobe is complete without at least one suit for sports and street wear. Our assortment i large and the prices range from $14.98 and up COATS Tailored models that will flatter you and give you a feeling of freedom.

Models of the expensive Paris and priced from $16.98 and up DIVINE SHOP 120 SOUTH FIRST PHONE 962 Receives Largest Shipment Fall Shoes What is thought to be the largest shipment of ladies shoes received in the Valley was received this week by Shoe Store. According to Saul, the Eastern shoe markets were searched for styles and patterns that would make Harlingen the shoe shopping center of the entire Rio Grande Valley. Literally thousands of pairs included in the shipment ncluding everything from the types to the gorgeous evening sandals. Styles are far more exciting this Fall than ever before, high cut pumps and one and two eyelet ties holding the style preference for the early Fall. Colors of Rust, Red Earth, Blue and Windsor tan are foremost with black and color combinations a close second.

shoe store is the largest exclusive ladies shoe store in the Valley and boast of having the largest stock of ladies shoes in the entire Valley. Saul is konwn as a style leader and offers the women of Harlingen and surrounding towns the largest assortment of patterns ever shown in this territory. Prices this Fall are in the same brackets of last year, but styles are a radical change from last year. shoe store is rated as one of the finest and most modem shoe stores exclusively for women in the entire Valley and their years of experience in ladies shoes and shoe styles give them an enviable position in their respective line. They boast of many out of customers and strive at all times to keep abreast of the style trends and give the Valley women the last word in advanced styles, at moderate prices.

Each season Saul makes trips to the eastern shoe markets where he is able to contact the largest manufacturers and stylists and gets first hand information on what will be worn the follovdng season. Too much cannot said of the conscientious endeavour of this store to maintain a high standard of business dealings, giving the best for the money at all times. Their clerks are all master fitters having been trained in the proper fitting of shoes to the various types of feet. Their sizes range from AAAA to enabling' to fit the narrowest as well as the wider foot. They feature the Selby Arch shoe which holds an enviable place in the shoe field for fit, appearance and wear and is know'-n internationally.

They also carry a complete line of Kayser and Mojud hosiery ranging in price from 69c to $1.95. A hearty invitation is extended to the women of this trade territory to come in and look over these new Fall patterns, whether you buy or not you are welcome and you will find it very interesting to see the styles of this season. From Saul A BRILLIANT COLLECTION OF SMART FALL FOOTWEAR Fall showing of shoes for Milady is now ready with the seasons most fashionable numbers, fashions that took the style centers of the nation by storm and created excitement w'herever showTi. Illustrated here are just two of the dozens vre have to show you, so before you make your selection be sure to Visit Sauls for what is new. School Shoes STURDILY CONSTRUCTED, styled to fit the childs feet and give them the freedom needed to let little feet grow.

to $6.00 HIGH CUT PUMPS STRAPS TIES 1 SUEDES VELVETS PATENTS BLUES COLOR COMBINATIONS. RUST AND ALL OTHER NEW FALL SHADES HOSIERY Kayser and Mojud Sheer, beautiful, and strong Colors to match the beautiful shades of shoes. These hose are long a i in if i chiffon weight that will add to your appearance. 69c to $1.95 BOOTERIE The Only zc I Store In The Valley BARUNGEN. TEXAS.