PROGRESS SEEN FOR THIS YEAR Officials of Cabinet See Fruitful Continuance Of Prosperity Washington. Jan. 1—opj— Continued “progress and prosperity for 1930" was the official forecast spoken over the young year today by members of *'ie cabinet of fin ance, commerce, and agriculture. The official forecast, further more. predicted a fruitful contin uation of the intimate ties between the national government and the farces of business, industry and farming—an association which the year 1929 saw drawn closer than In any previous peace-time era of the nations history. Secretary Mellon reported the •sound condition'* of the govern ments finances have placed it "in a position to do its part in help ing the country to meet and solve the problems which are ahead.” Secre’ary Lamont announced the attainment of new "highs’’ by American business during 1929. and said that he could "confidently predict" a continuance of this trend. Farina Sound At the Department of Agricul ture the condition of farming at the year s end was reported in a far more sound condition than at the close of 1928, with the farm ing outlook for the new year made brighter through the existence of a federal board, armed with $500. 000.000 of federal funds, ready to over-see the whole of national farm product marketing. The Agriculture Department an nounced also there were "no dep ressing surplusses of food products to be worked off" at the present time, notwithstanding the fact tba: 1929 crops exceeded those of the previous year by $85 000.000 and that livestock sales were $90.000.00C Mellon Reports Alter declaring he could "see nothing in the present situation that is either menacing or war rants pessimism,” secretary Mellon Mid: ‘Tn the credit situation the trend of money rates is downward. There is plenty of credit available and we have reason to expect that the rate.-. f~r new capital in building construction and expansion will 1* such as to facilitate the promotion and accomplishment of new under takings The government’s finances are in sound condition, w' ich war rants the cut in taxes, and the government itself, is in a position to do its part in helping the coun try to meet and solve the problems which are ahead.” Few Lag Secretry Lamonf’s sttement sld In part: "Although some of our industries lagged behind, there was on the whole, during 1929 less disparity between the slow and active branch es of business than has been ap parent in other recent years. "Its very substantial character helped greatly to alleviate the ef fects of the marked break in prices of stock exchange securities dur ing October and .November. "The most Important single In dicator of economic activity is the Index of the output of the manu facturing industries. This showed an increase of approximately 20 per cent over 1925—a very active year." Clarence M. Young, assistant sec retary of commerce for aeronautics, made an equally optimistic report on the progress of aviation, adding the new year should be favored by the momentum established by the accompllsments of the old He said that approximately 16 000 000 miles were ilown in scheduled operation In 929 with 8.1.000 passengers and 8 ooo oon pounds of mail transport ed tn !tie United States alone [City Briefs! To Our Intends and Customers; We are grateful for the business you have given us during the past jear. Pica e accept our best wish es for a Happy Ner- Year. Amava'sl Millinery and Beauty Shop. 1235 Adams. Adv. Ideal Beauty Parlor.—Under new management, will give Nestle Cir-, culine permanent wave with test curl for $7.50. Ideal special per manent wave, for $6 00. Expert fin ger waving and manicuring. Mrs. Matt ;e Younkman. Manager.—Adv. We IVivh All our Friends a very Happy and Prosperous New Year. Dr. Anderson A- Anderson. Chiro practors, 243 Elizabeth St. Adv. Go-to-Church Sundav. .January ith Adv 4 Make the start, then, get the habit Co lo Church next Sunday. Adv. 4. If you need a good hat see Am ayas MJllnery. 1235 Adn St. Adv. 2 Haircut- 40c; Shampoos. 50c; Permanent Wave*. $5 00 at Am..va« Btautj Shop. 1235 Adams St Adv. 2 & Called Meeting. Rio Gran M de Lodge No. 81. A. F. A* vrj\. a. M Mrvsonic Temple, 9 o'clock Thursday morning ' for the purpose o, hold ing the funeral services of our late brother. J. C. George. All regular Masons fraternally requested to at tend. W Y Warier, W. IX. Ball Secy. Adv. FANS JAM j < Continued from page 1* i seem to work on the sail boat prin ciple. The Loboes were given a slight edge by critics who had seen both] squads lr action The Valley grid cters were held to be good individ ually as the visitors, but it was doubted whether they had achieved the team play necessary to down the Loboes. Twelve monkeys and a baby bear were recently taken by air from ^Amsterdam to London. | jjg. EDGE ARRIVES IN FRANCE Associated Press Photo Walter E. Edge of New Jersey, new United States ambassador to France, arriving in Paris to take up his post. Left to right: Becq de Fouquiere, chief of French protocol division; Ambassador Edgs and Mrs. Edge. CM0WE S10CUCHIS ARCADIA —HARLINGEN "Glorifying the American Girl" Parmount’s all-talking singing and dancing picture, will be presented at the Harlingen Arcadia Theater Thursday. Friday and Saturday with a cast of Broadway, luminaries head ed by Mary Eaton. Eddie Cantor. Helen Morgan, Rudy Vallee and Dan Healy. In the role of Gloria Hughes, de partment store salesgirl who dreams of the day when she will be the star of a Ziegfeld show, Mary Eat on is charmingly gay and always believable. It Is a role made to or der for Miss Eaton who. it might be well to remember, once was one of Mr. Ziegfelds "glorified" girls. In this picture Miss Eaton sings “There Must Be Somebody Waiting For Me.-’ which promises to be one of the hits of the season. Possessing a fine singing voice. Miss Eaton is a ' delight to listen to. Helen Morgan also sings a new song. It Is called "What Wouldn’t I Do For That Man?” and as the title infers suits the personality of this famous star of the original "Show Boat” to perfection. As usual with her Miss Morgan sings from her favorite vantage point—the top of I a piano. Eddie Cantor at present the star of Mr. Ziegfelds great success. "Whoopee.’’ is featured in a riot ous comedy sequence. And Rudy Vailee and his Connecticut Yankees play their popular radio number, "Vagabond Lover.” RIVOI.I —SAN BENITO Capt. .Flagg now strides a quarter deck. But the character remains un changed even though the puttees have given way to sea boots. Which is to say that. Vic McLaslen’s back again in a boisterous, rowdy come dy. mak.ng a bigger hit than ever, if that's possible. The picture a Fox Movietone all talker, is Hot For Pans.” It open ed at the Rivoli Theater last night, and. we assure you, it's all its name implies and then some. Fifi Dorsay is the hot mama of the picture and she possesses not only a comely figure, a pretty wit but a devastating Gallic charm w hich proves to be irresistible I Then there's El Brcndel the Olsen oi "The Cock Eyed World"—could more be asked for? Raoul W’alsh the director again shows his robust sense of humor anil all ’round ability. In fact he also wrote the story. The story revolves about the ex-' hilirating adventures of McLaglen r.nd Brcndel on shore leave. The former having won the Calcutta Sweepstakes spends most of his time; eluding those whom he mistakes to be cops. There are several songs in the film all tuneful and pleasantly sung. CAPITOL Even since the youthful Charles; < Buddy» Rogers entered moving pic ttires, h has kept himself In perfect' physical condition. And the advan tage of this rigorous training was never more marked than m his roll in "Half Way to Heaven,” his la tea. ail-talking picture, which Is now running at the Capitol Theater. "Half Way to Heaven ‘ is a story of romance and thrills in carniva life Rogers, as a newcomer to th.» carnival. Is teamed with Jean Arthur ’ and Paul Lukas, performers on the flying trapeze. Miss Arthur shows a marked favoritism for Rogers and he responds to her affection. Lukas however, :.s jealous of Miss Arthur. attentions and plans a diabolical re venge which Roger s skill and daring alone thwart. The climax cotnes swiftly and, in three sensationally stirring scenes. Rogers defeats Lu kas' plans and drives him away. Miss Arthur, as Rogers' leading woman displays a charming femi ninity and gracefulness. In this diffi cult role she makes a delightful heroine for Rogers' youthful almost boyish, 'romancing. Lukas, a power ful and popular character actor, re cently seen in ' The Wolf of Wall Street," is at his best in this picture. QUEEN Tired business men and wide- j awake business men will be equally entertained with "The Kiss." Greta Garbo's new starring vehicle which opens today at the Queen Theater. Every effort was made by Metro Goldwyn-Mayer to furnish Miss Garbo with a story, director and supporting cast equal to her posi-i tion as one of the foremost screen j actresses in America, and the re STAR AT QUEEN Greta Garbo and Conrad Nagel in “The Kiss” now showinj at the Queen theatre. suits have been more than satis factory. Jacques Feyder. noted French director who produced Raquel Mell er's “Carmen" and other artistic successes, was brought from France to write and direct a story’ for Miss Garbo. He wrote a Continental drama which gives the celebrated actress every opportunity to dis play her talent as a tragedienne. Still Raider Shot As Trio Holds Him LUMBERTON. N. C, Jan. 1.— Four unidentified men last night called Hoke B. Smith. Columbus county deputy sheriff, from his home here, and while three of them held him the fourth fired four shots into his body. The officer is in a hospital here and physicians said he had but a slight chance to re cover. Smith conducted a raid yesterday on a liquor distillery, seizing a 500 gallon still and several hundred gallons of whiskey and destroying several thousand gallons of mash Columbus county officers expressed belief attack was In retaliation for Smith s prohibition enforcement ac tivities. Borger Man Faces Trial for Murder CANADIAN, Tex., Jan. 1.—(i$>>— A Jury in district court here today expected to begin consideration of the fate of Earl C. Scott of Borger. charged with murder m connection with the slaying of Mr . Bonnie Turner at Borger last April 15. The trial began yesterday. Simi lar charges against Mrs. Scott were dismissed on a state motion of in sufficient evidence. Mrs. Scott, on the stand, said Mrs. Turner in sulted her by saying Mrs Scott was keeping company" with Mr. Tur ner. Auto enthusiasts in the Nether land East Indies refuse to buy any thing but the latest models of 1 high-priced cars this season. JUDGEGEORGE (Continued from page one.) can Bar Association, the Elks lodge, the Brownsville country club, the Yacht club, and several Masonic organizations, including the Rio Grande Council No. 253, R. & S. M., Brownsville commander?-, No. 62, Knights Templar, A1 z a f a r Shrine. James Collins George was born in Chatfield. Navarro county, Tex as, July 21. 1864, and spent most of his youth in Bell county. He was admitted to the bar .n 1887. On April 16. 1889. he married Miss Willie Akers at Hamilton. One son. S~wn!\ was born to them, in 1800. He died in Tampa. Ka.. in October, 1918, leaving a widow, Mrs. Lula George and two children Mary Helen and J. C., who came here In the December following to make their home with Judge George. Known Over State Shortly after becoming district attorney cu tne 29 Judicial district, the Georges moved to Stephenville. the center of the district. He serv ed in this capacity for four years, before resuming his private prac tice as & member of the firm of Martin and ' e ~ge, widely known throughout Texas as one of the leading law firms. He remained in this firm for 25 years. An outstanding achievement oi his career was the founding of John Tarleton agricultural college. Ste phenville, recently taken over by the state. His favorite hobby was orchards. While in north Texas he owned the largest apple orchard in the state, and since coming to the Valley has owned several orchard tracts which he gave his personal attention. Immediate family surviving him are his daughter-in-law. Mrs. Lula Ceorge; two grandchildren. Mary Helen and J. C.:. three sisters, and several nephews. One of these, Dr. Robert H MUlwee, of Dallas, has been here for the past week, and was ’.t his bedside to within a few Hours or ms aeaui. Active pallbearer; will be: R. E. Holland. Brownsville. Gib Fenson. San Benito, Robert B. Schwartz. Brownsville, John P. Scanlan, Brownsville. Chas F. Perry, Harlingen. Fritz Schmidt, Brownsville, R. C. Morris. Brownsville, F. W. Seabury Brownsville. Honorary pallbearers are: Volney W Taylor. Brownsville. J. A. Johnson. Mineral Wells, Tex. D. P. Gay. Brownsville, John Gregg. Brownsville. John E. Rutledge, Edinburg, Dave Templeton, Combes, Dr. B. O. Works, Brownsville. Chas. Reid. Brownsville. Jesse Dennett. Brownsville. R. J. Bingham. Brownsville. J. G. Fernandez. Brownsville, J. H. Tallichet. Houston. A. Roger Mielly. Harlingen. W. B Clint, Brownsville, E. J. Tucker. Brownsville. E. D. Box. Olmito, Judge A. M. Kent. Brownsville. Judge O. C. Dancy. Brown .ille Judge John I. Kleiber. Browns ville. Judge A. W. Cunningham. Har lingen, Mr. H D. Seago. Brownsville. Judge Jas. A. Graham, Browns ville. Milton West. Brownsville. Rufus Ransome Maj. H. B. Galbraith " J. L. Abney C. X Richards J. T. Canales Osce Fristo. Harlingen. W. Frank Brown. Brownsville, T. J, Yoe. San Benito. W. D. Bennett, Brownsville C. S. Morton, Brownsville Judeg J. E. Leslie, McAllen, Judge Hood Boone. Edinburg. A. Y. Baker. Edinburg L. E Stiernberg, Harlingen. Claude V. Clark, San Benito, E K. Goodrich. Brownsville, Hon. Jas. C. Hutcheson, Jr, Houston. Ben Procter. Brownsville Ike Dudley, Brownsville. , --■ --- i Aged Minister | Dies in Pulpit LOS ANGELES. Jan. 1— Thirty five years ago when the Rev. S. C. Carnes was Just a young minister, he preached his first New Year's sermon in South- i em California. Last night the 69-year-old rieryman stood before the altar in university Methodist church jnd reviewed his years of service, •xpressing thanks that once again le could talk to his people as an jld year gave way to a new one. With his head bowed, he began j ! t prayer. • Our Father, we thank...the Rev. Mr. Carnes crumpled to the floor—dead. Heart attack, physicians said. I i With the beginning of the new year. 1930. we have resolved to give the Brownsville and Valley public the best service and shoe value ever before known in the Valley. Let us prove it 5 to you. $ -,-U ‘COO-COO’ El Brendel In “Hot For Paris." all-talking Fox picture now showing at the Rivoli theatre in San Benito. Detroit to Greet Rubio on Visit DETROIT. Jan. 1.—VP)—Piesl ' elect Pascual Ortiz Rubio of Mexi co will arrive in Detroit for a two day visit at 8 p. m. today. The , president-elect will be greeted by officials of the Mexican consulate here and members of the city’s Mexican colony. Th program of entertainment | has not been definitely arranged He is expected to meet Mayor John C. Lodge tomorrow and possibly may make a tour throueh some of the city's automobile factories. RUMORS HAVE RIVERA OUT Italian Dictator May Quit Leadership of Spanish Government PARIS. Jsn. 1—UP>—Lieutenant General Primo de Rivera, marquis de Estella and dictator of Spain, was said today in a report from Hen daye, Spanish frontier, to have ten dered resignations of the cabinet to King Alfonso. The king was said to have re served decision but to have prom ised to communicate his answer to the dictator within three days. Gen eral Primo de Rivera has been pre mier and dictator since his mili tary coup d'etat in 1923. There were various interpretations of the slgnifcance of the resigna tion. It was not taken to mean necessarily that General Primo de Rivera would relinquish his leader ship In the government, but merely might seek a modified form of the military dictatorship. MANY RUMORS MADRID. Jan Political circles today seethed with rumors A Happy New Year ^ ..*&c,^ THUR FR! SAT STouTlTAK^IIMTC^OUIUIEAR^ AS MILLIONS HAVE TAKEN HIM! I pjflfn a glowing j|W festival of song §■ and romance the S' screen brings to W you The 4 WONDER 1 SINGER A % AND HIS CONNECTICUT VANKIfS Cj 't:>. VAGABOND * L LOVER _ with r Sally Blane i Marie Dressier Eddie Nugent I At those who saw this thrilling picture last night at midnight. I MCALLEN NOW SHOWING Thru Saturday Added “Go Easy Doctor" “Terrible Torredor" Movietone News I SUNDAY “RIO RITA” I of various imports, chief among which waa that General Primo de Rivera. Spanish dictator, had pre sented his own and his cabinet's resignation to King Alfonso. It was said he would peri/jt, the king to name a man to form a new govemmet. Persons close to the premier, however, denied this was the case and said he had only sub mitted a plan for gradual political transformation of the government. This, it was said, would not be com pleted for some time. King Afonso himself presided over a cabinet meeting yesterday. Ministers would not say what took place. Anti-Fascist Plot Leads to 3 Arrests PARIS. Jan. 1—(,F—Three Ital ians. described as newspapermen, were In prison cells here todav sus pected by the surete general, thi French Scotland Yard, of Anti Fascist plotting against the Italian naval conft once delegation and with possession of bomba and bomb making materials. The finest dramatic role of the flaming beauty of the screen! GRETA J| GAD BO THE KISS Also M. G. M. Comedy Admission — 25c - 15c - 10c --- The management of the Brownsville Amuse ment Co. and entire personnel wish all a I VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR! ' 1 The Valley’s Perfect Talking Picture Theatre I SAN BENITO 3 Days 3 I STARTING I TODAY I First Valley Showing | IHe'ft In again! And the star of ,*The Cork Eyed World” is still catting comical capers with the roties—this time in gay Parer! v p I All Talking Comedy Paramount Sound News Vitaphone Vaud. Act. COMING SUNDAY ‘Sunny Side Up” All-Talking. Singing. Iteming Musical Comedy