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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-09
The Honor of
M. Lutard
nEGN mERR ToDAY
BY E. PHILLIPS oPPENHEIM

vendetta eeEiaa Between
MICHAEL SA1ErA notsd criminal
and
SIR NORMAN oRETES enrs % Scot
lana Nard. when saysrs beautiful
haussmAia
JANET, saves him from sir Norman ~
shceunG dead the officer cent % ar
rest him. Isnet teeamss saysra' vile
ana uCcompiige. In the Leeds hans
roehery. Michael Okuopn 20 Qrsyss as
"Stanneld~A barely escapes and haa 20
flee the countTY,
Sayers 10 approached ~ anethsr well
knoSn criminal named PAU Cent. WIS
effers 20 take him az partnsF In plot
% ruin noted politician. While await
inE a. interview With Cont az ths
raverna ueFfain. Michael Il attoundsd
90 zee his wife riding gast In a esrriags
piih Sir Nornan Grpysa When Goni
arrives he tells sayera that Janet has
Sea sent Tor g assist IN the plot under
,cuHiderktlon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-09
A WISE OLD ROOSTER

broke another magic egg and out
turnhled fcathsr.bed.
''cociS.a. doodie-dooy' crowsd the
rooster. II wonder what kind OF a
hen laid those eggs? They surely
ought TO bring more than 50 cents
setting
Now I know where wei b II we
fair cried Nancy. ION tho Nather
bed Come. Nick. let's hurry"
but spos'n." put in tho rooster.
''spos'n mean old Jack Straw turns
his ring another time and a wind
comes and blows all the feathers
away"
/ I'm break another cgg and soc. .
said Nick.
so he broke another egg. the last
ONE. and what do you think.
There was only a piece OF paper
in II.
Wei. d.clhrcF' said the rooster.
IL guess our troubles VIII be over
soon and Mix.Up Land viii be Apple
Pie Land again. That's tho very
paper I've been searching for II
tells how to get rid OF that rogue.
Jack Straw
TO BE Continued
Copyright, 1923, by Seattle STAR
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-09

celebrated my return 20 England
and civilization by a stroll down
Bond 81. on the morning after my
arrival After two years absence. IL
was like a new city 20 mo. I met a
few acQuaintanccs and exchanged
greetings with a couple OF friends.
Then. AZ the corner % Conduit st. |
came face 20 face with Janet stan.
field.
''weiooms home. sir Norman
Grcyes." Ehe said.
sRlg.game shooting. the papers
said" sho continued. Tell me, my
enemy. vas IL as interesting ~ man
hunting9'
Each has It's thrill" l replied.
but you must remember that long
ago ceased 20 be a professional hunt
or OF men"
so that 4. why you have let my
husband alonef"
II was not my affair 10 search for
him. That was a matter for tho au'
thorities II my help Is sought in
solving the mystery OF a crime.
am generally prepared 20 do my best.
Otherwise. / do not interfere. You
have news OF himf"
She laughed bitterly.
since he left tho Lodge that
night. she replied. and you kicked
your heels over al tho pormy house
because Of your parole. have Meth
or seen nor heard Of him"
I suddenly realised with a little
shock that she was plainly, almost
shahhlly dressed She read my
thoughts In most disturbing fashion,
"a terrible neighborhood. this, 20
frequent In ones last years gar
ments," she observed. smiling. Il
was Just thinking that should like
a ek.and.white-eheck tailored suit
Would you like TO buy me ono. Sir
Norman7 You really ought TO. you
know. We made terribly little out
OF that hank affair. owing 10 your
flash OF inspiration"
Il admit tho liability" I replied
which establishment shall We
patronizef"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-09

Nancy and Nick stood booking At
Jack straw's house spinning around
on top OF n steeple In Mix-Up Land
That is the last place Il had jump
ed to.
II know what III do cried Nick.
'srn break another OF fhe eggs that
the Cut-out Lady gasv us"
SO he broke an egg.
Instantly a ladder appeared and as
luckily hoped away toward the
ieeple. leaning itseH up oblIgingly
cainst tho side.
Hurry. Nancy. Ven climb Il and
set to Jack strav's house." said
Sick. starting 20 ran.
II suppose you lnow what you arc
doing. but I'd be careful II / were
you" said a yoise.
There stood a purple rooster. look
ing at them thrl large pair Of spec
tacles.
.why7p asked Nancy.
Because II Jack Straw sees you
and turns his magic ring, the ladder
win tumble about your ears and then
where viii you be7''
I'm b'cak another egg and sec
what hippens, said Nick so he
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-09

Each year they seem 20 be getting
worse and worse In this respect They
worship tho physical. fine mental
qualities count for little or nothing
but q day Of reckoning IL near. and
then they viii pay. with interest for
tho unjust. inhumnn economic condl-
lions IN tho world today.
HYPATIA.
Dear Miss Greyi ! have Just fin
ished reading tho letter about good
clothes from the stenographer who
signed herself Arden. and ! really
must say II seems quite true.
arm working in one OF the cltys
public offices and II you could SEQ
what Is really going on behind our
private doors II would make you
wonder. The ro-cailed head OF our
department has an eye for pretty
girls. know OF several occasions
when We have had positions open and
girls were chosen by how they wore
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-09

their clothes. tho amount OF paint
they could put on. and II they had
a snappy sass and quick comeback.
During the summer months we
usually have extra girls and know
we spend more money than is neces-
aary In getting girls that really can
not do honest-to-goodness work, and
who are continually wandering 20 the
mirror for the final look. It seems
a pity that this type OF girl should
be put In a public office TO be made
over by a married man, who. every
Time he gets a new hat. etc. which
usually In sbou, two or three every
season. ackles his pets under the
chin and waits for them TO pass him
n compliment on his good looks.
STENOORAPHER.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-09

NY FAITH AGAIN"
tho sun had disappeared behind tho
hill Kate sought tho rustic chairs
under tho pines.
Justin was therc. lie aid not look
up as his daughter approached, He
sat strangely motionlcss, Kate
touched his hand She spoke TO him.
ile made no motion Kate stepped
back and searched his face in tho
gathering shadows
Then she knew Justin had come
10 tho end OF the way.
Kate stood long. with teardimmsd
eyes. looking out over the great
stretch OF grass. n stretch she had
come 60 love because IN n she had
found peace. and Riono with IL. she
was lonely no longer.
rrHE END
Copyright. is;i. b. X. Y. A. HsryIe.j
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-09

Miss Grey Will receive callers
In her office Monday. Wednesday
and Friday from ! 70 2 .. m.
ans on Tuesday and Thursday
from IL a. m. 20 ~ m each
week. Please DO not come a.
other times. az II seriously inter-
feres with her writing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-09
Query on Advertising
Contest

contest
Dear Miss Grey: In the missing
letter advertising contest carried On
In The Star please give Us n line on
Just what sort Of answers are ex-
pected Thanking you 2
A EUBSCRIBER-
Geainess and originality count N
aioardiH0 the prizcG 10 you'd b
rather difficult 10 describe the prizs
dinners as they are Of all descriD-
tionS-mosfIv paintin0s drdicfH0s
and cartoons Nth the mlsEn0 letter.
worked In They arc on dispidy "a
the ddUertidn0 department. Of Tia
Star for any pho are Interested.
what are the offenses for which
q public official may be impeachedi
Treason, bribery. and other hioh
crimes and misdemeanoTs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-09

Has the time Of year Of birth any
relation 20 tina intelligence Of chill
dren7
Experiments Ufii sss boys. ron0-
ing from 10 70 rs vears Of age,
shOtoed that boys born IN the late
spring months are in danger Of o.
reIopia0 less Intelligence than those
born about october.
How many ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
were there IN the United States army
during the world war;
Ttro-HnHier Li00eii, and Roberi
L. Buiiard.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-30

ROAD WORK
ARE LOWER

Estim,te, of work done on the con
crete highway during the month just
ended, which wre submitted 10 the
highway department today, show con
siderable decrease oven the month of
August on the Brownsville end. while
no compar son y possibll on the La
Fcra section a. the work there was
suspended because of the labor short
age Throughout; August. On section G.
the La Fcria section, .th. total work
done during September is estimated at
S23.369.95, and on section r. the
B ow..sville end. thr work done total d
35.3i3.39. aga nst Si5.520.Gs. The total
previous work done on section G.. i
( ven as Sl7g.g7s.67. and on section r..
S2y2 1866
The chief reason for the decline in
work done on the Brownsville end Of
the road is the bad weather through
ou; the mcnth, according 20 county m
gineer Washington, rs heavy rains fell
almost ly during the first two weeks
of September During one e-tire " ek
only il2 feet. less than one days work
was done. because If the weather
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-30
FARMERS CLEAR
COTTON ACREAGE OF
STALKS AND WEEDS

Clearing of stalks from land that was
IN cotton this year began on large
>cale during the past weeks. when with
the coming of fair weather. stalks and
weeds in many fields were being cut and
burned An active campaign j. being
carried on through the schools and the
county agent for the leaning NJ of roi
ton fields n u means ~ wrrvil control
The results obtained from this work last
season has demonstrated it, value. ac-
cor,ling 10 County Agent Alsmeyer. and
most farmers are cooperating To the end
that nothing j. left for the cotton pest
To- winter on.
In fields where cultivation was con
iinucd until late ami the weeds kept
down there j. an excellent prospect for
\ good ton crop. and in many cases
farmers are leaving their fields. IN order
that this second crop may have an op-
postunity 10 MIXTURE. The plant j. fruit Z
ing and blooming profuscy in many fields
and there is reported little damage from
insect nests.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-30
ALL GULF
COAST TRAINS
RUNNING

All Gulf Coast Lines trains were ope:-
ating a. usual rlong Ell points Saturday.
offic ais Of the line announced. al
though the. train from the branch line
was several hours late. due to the soft
condition of the track. The track where
the flood waters stopped service above
Mercedes was repaired Friday night
and the first trains through ran Sat
urday morning There is little danger
now Of ne ma n kne service being in
tcrrupted near Sebastian. as was feared
for time. and the water never mp
preached closer than about three quar-
ters OF mile to the track.
Service on the Mexican National
Lines will not be resumed for several
days, it was stated. according TO ad
vices received from the interior Of Mex
Go.
Possibility thtt improvements might
be begun on the Gulf Coast Line ter
minals at Brownsville as soon as the
water goes down end the weather be-
comes favorable, was indicated by A. s.
Gimble. local agent for the company.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-30
WILL SWIM AT
COUNTRY CLUB
5P. M. TODAY

A swimming exhibition will be staged
at the Country Club IT 5 o'clock THIS
afternoon by J. G. Faust. national
swimmer on considerable reputation.
The exhibit on will be free Of charge
and II open TO club members and their
friends.
Faust il absolute master of the water
and il able TO swim with thre. fingers
in "A circle with the other members of
Of one hand forward or backward or
his body ed. He can walk in the wa
ter and he will do % for the benefit
cf thos attending. He has perfect con
troll Of his hallistic faculties and floats
with perfect ease in any position.
One part Of the exhibit on will con-
sist of taking a light lunch tn the wa
ter part Of which will be "A cup of cof-
fee. This will be drunk and not drop
will be spilled.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-30
ALL LSTARS
WILL PLAY
THE SAINTS

n ne Brownsville All Stars meet the
San Ben 10 Saints in San Benito this
afternoon in the second gam Of a five
game series between the two teams.
The local team will ,e practically the
same team which defeated the Saints in
the first game. with Porter catching
Galhraith pitching. Bcdnard III first
base. McElwa II on second. Jcffreys III
third. and CortinaS az his usual posi-
tion az short. Jackson will probably be
in left field, Cunningham in center
field and Clcm-nte in right.
The san Btnito lineup $ not known.
but il j. probable that Burke will catch
and ther Caustick or Cole will pitch
One or the other ~ these players Viii
probably hold first. with Gum AZ see
ond, Clements al third. Brady NJ short.
Allen Ia right cld. and Williams IN
center field. Just who will be the 9th
or fielder IS somewhat problematjcal.
The tn rd game Of the series will
probably be played in Brownsville next
Sunday. Manager Dcsha Of the local
team announced last night. II was an
nounccd some time ago that If enough
ckcts could y sold for the game to inv
sure payment Of the guarantee each
team that the third game would be
played here. II was announced last
night that almost enough tick Is had
been sold, and that next weeks sales
will probably be sufficient To bring
the game here.
Plans for next years team arr al
ready undcr way. and mn cttcmpt ~ be-
my made To In urc proper financial
support for tho next season
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-30
ORCHARD HEATER
DEMONSTRATION TO
BE GIVEN NEXT WEEK

The third annual series OF orchard
heater demonstrations will be given
next week according 10 the announce
ment OF County Demonstration Agent
Louis Alsmeyer. On Monday night the
demonstration will be given at III Jardin
near Brownsville. on land land adjacent
to the Fourteenth street extension.
Tuesday the demonstration will be given
at the Harlingen Baseball park. and ON
Wednesday night near the In Feria Com
mnnity House.
In addition TO demonstrations Of
number OF types or orchard heaters
which will be demonstrated BY the rep
fesentaiives Of the companies manu-
featuring the various kinds. information
will be given ON the subjects Of Frost
Protection. Wood Fires. and the plant
ing of Wind Brakes. Mr.. Alsmeyer
states that official records show that
during the past "A years. the tempera-
ture has reached - degrees or lower mt
brownsville - times. this proving the
necessity Of citrus growers having some
standard method Of orchard heating 10
protect their trees.
A. T. Swallow. horticultural expert
ofihe A. & NJ. College Extension Ser
vice is expected 10 be present mt each
If the demonstrations to assist in giving
all possible information to growers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-30
AT LEAGUE OF
NATIONS STATE FUTURE
DEPENDS UPON THE US,
(Bv The Associated Press. }

GENENA. Sept. 29.-After a months
session during which period the Greco
Italian crisis has been passed through 10
a final settlement Of the difficulty. the
forth assembly Of the League ~ Ma
tions adjourned today IN an atmosphere
of satisfaction among the delegates for
the achievements II the Session and "a
firm hope for its greater accomplish
ments in the future.
II was made clear by the speakers at
the final session that hope of the future
was pinned largely on the collaboration
ly riir United States whenever il could
i. w. aimed. with the constructive plans
Of the League. even ii the day never
should come when America vol ac-
tually be found amcng the members.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-30
RUHR IS in
A RESIGNED
ATTITUDE now

ESSEN. Germany. Sept. 20.--Resigna
tion, mngled with dep rcsentmcr1t sp-
pears to be the attitude OF miners. rail
ioadmen. and other workers In this
area now that they have been brought
face to face with the realization that
their endurance test in passive resis-
tance was in vain, and that the future
also presents an en- gina.
On all sides dep concern Is manifest
ed over impending developments. Evfn
IL millions Of workers in all lines OF
the Ruhr should promptly respond 70
the official admonition TO resume work
at onoc. it VIII apparently be months
before regulated conditions Of work are
again possible.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-30
SHAPIROS
RETURN FROM
CALV ESTON

Mrs. Dave shapiro. her -or Max. ana
daughter S1rah and niece Birdie Hur-
witt tcached Brownsville late Saturday
evening from Galv ston. where they
went a week ago for the funeral OF
Mr.. Dave Shapiro.
The funeral services were held at
Galveston Monday afternoon at three
o'clock and large concnursc of reia-
tives and friends attended the last OH
sequies. there he ng some sev nty five
automobiles in the long procession which
wcnded its way TO the Genet ry. Rabbi
Moses Abromson officiated and the
Masonic lodge there concluded with It's
ritual. Harmony Lodge. the /. O. Il. y.
Jewish frat rnity. the Shr ners, Scot
tish Rite and the Order Of the Eastern
Star paid all honors to the departed
member and the floral offerings were
numerous and beautiful, many coming
from Brownsville friends.
According TO the Jewish custom. Man
Shapiro. son of the house remained 10
pray three days in the synagogue and
the mother counted tn prayers VIII ch
were made after sunrise and sunset
each day.
The shapiro party returned IN Nh
Owen Combe's car. coming tn 500
miles IN two day. They found some
high water and had 70 make detours
over the old road returning home but
reached here safely late Saturday af-
tcrnoon. Mrs. Shapiro though Saddencd
over the death Of her husband expressed
oven the death of her husband expressed
extended them during the recent be
rcavemcnt in the death Of h.r husband.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-30
sues SKU KLUX
KHAN; ASKS
FOR sl5o,0A)
ns The .Associated Pressl

MUSkOGEE, Okla. Sept. %. $. *.
Lesky. of Ellsworth. Kansas. has filed
suit in the Tn ted States district court
here today against IN ku kluX Khan.
asking for Sl5O.0O0 damages for injur-
les ne received when tarred and fcatn-
cred in Tulsa county IN July of last
year. Prominent individuals Including
Richard Jones. w.d ~ known newspa
per publisher. Charles Peters, Tulsa
oil operator. are made joint defendants
in the action.
Attorneys say that the proceedings
are the first 70 BE- instituted IN thu
federal court for redress IN alleged ku
Klux activities " Lasky. The farm.r
resident NJ Tulsa IA a in his petition
that he moved 70 Kansas following his
abduction and mistrcltmcnt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-30
FIRST OF
CITRUSCROP :
in MARKET

The first pickings Of the Valley cit
rus crop were placed on tn. local mar
ket this week, with a plentiful supply
of lines of excellent quality. and with
limited supplies of lemons and grape
fruit. Tho grapefruit although small.
and rather early. II reported to be OF
excellent flavor. while the quality Of
the lemons offered IN much superior TO
shipped in" fruit. Prices were quoted
on the market at 90 cents per dozen
for lines, 30 cents for lemons, and
grapefruit at two and three for a quar-
ter. according TO size.
The citrus crop OF the vall-y is re-
ported to he good. and in another week
or two. plentiful supply will be on
the market. A few small express ship
ments. mostly consigned to Houston.
and Valley lines and lemons were quot
ed on the Houston market last week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-30
IMPROVEMENTS BEING
PLANNED FOR WESLACO
BY THE BUSINESS MEN

Plans for extcnsiva improvements IN
Weslaco were made at a f'eeting ci Tn"
Retail Merchants association of that
tow-i last week. The association aitcr
much d scussion voted in favor oi aoan-
doning th plan for oiling the STREETS
fer that of sprinkling. and committee
was appointed to get the cost of q srrnK-
Ter and 70 advertise for BIDS fol shrinK-
li-g work. An attempt will be m1de -
get the CRY commiss on to purchase
sprinkler on the und rstanding that the
association would pay for the Tprink-
ling.
Plans were also discussed for pro
vding five large street lights along tnc
business section Of the town. Roau
bu lding p. and Improvements I" fe
also discussed and indorscd by the as-
sociation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-30
DONNA ORGANIZES
CITRUS GROWERS
ASSOCIATION N

Organization of Donna Citrus Grow
crs Association was accomplished az n
meeting of growers in the Donna section
last week. and "A constitution adopted.
Election Of officers was postponed until
the October meeting of the organization.
The oaiert of the organization accord
ing to the constitution. j. 10 improve the
growing. parking. shipping and selling
Of citrus aud other fruits in the Donna
section. II win affiliate aud cooperate
with the Rio Grande Citrus Growers FIX
change. and will work through the Texas
Citrus Growers Exchange in act ordanee
with the general plan of this organ
izaiion. Citrus Growers IN the Alamo
aud WcSiaco districts are also invited
10 join the organization until local or
ganizatons are formed IN those com
munities.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-30
Allen Says Resaca Should
be Drained at Once; Health
of City Makes it Necessary

The resaca should hc drained under
proper eng nccring direct un At once
says A. 7. Allen. sanitary engineer Of
the United States Public Health Ser
vice. Th has been previously recon-
monded by State II alth Officer Ehlcrs.
Mr.. Allen says The work can be done
at cost Of $500. as the principal
thing j. 70 level the cuIvcrts where the
dam and roads cross the saca. y
small drainage ditch viii then carry Off
the starnant water ID the pools caused
BY the crossings.
The storm and flood water VII. ne
says. have TO be cared for in differ
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-30

cnt manner Pumps will have 10 tx M
stalled ~ care for this water.
The cost Of properly oiling the one
pond Of water in West Brownsville that
Public Health Physician Sp vey has
been at wor kon the past week will
run Si00 per month and this would in
a very short while pay for the drain
age and then the job Is finished for a
long time % come. says Mr.. Allen.
Mr. Allen says this u the secoad
most imper I've step on thc part Of the
city of Brownsville u maintain its
health. The first j. 70 Kill the hand
raised household pets. the dengu. mos
quito. IA sed in containers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-30
WALTON SAYS
HE CAN REVOKE
STATE ELECTION
tBy The Asseeiated Press.l

OKLAHOMA CITY. Sept. IA
spcrial state election j. called for Oc-
tcbcr. at which it j. possible that an in
iiiative bin permitting The state legisla
iure 10 convene and investigate state Of
ficials may be voted on. but will be IL
legal Governor Walton declared here to-
night. The governor would not say
whether he intended To prevent the clcc
tion. and declined to discuss the position
in court fight Of his council to keep the
initiative proposal off the ballot. have
the power 10 revoke special election
was the governors only assertion. The
state supreme cuur ruled Thursday
that such an election wouli bc Illegal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-30
F. v. MOON
OF MERCEDES
GETS AWARD

what is said to be the first accredited
herd certificate award d 20 any dairy
man in South Texas was rece we'd from
the United States Department Of Agri-
culture last week. BY RI. W. Moon oi
Mere dcs. The tests leading up To the
issuance of the certificate cover per
iod Of one year. ard deal with every
phase Of hcud health and production.
Mr.. Moons h. I'd consists OF 26 head.
all but three of this number being reg
isferod. Mr.. Moon safes that with an
average Of eleven ~ lkers. his averrga
monthly cream sales amount TO about
$50.