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Origin of the Clock

The first clock. according to Harry
@. Brearly, was produced about 900
A. D. by Gerbert, tlse monk, who was
the most accomplished scholar Of the
age. AT that time the monks were
the only people Of learning to whom
marking off Of a days time was sig
nifcant. They used bells to mark of
the various periods Of the day, much
as some churches do today. The
sounding of the ancient bells was de
pended upon by all the people and
that IS why the word "clock" was
taken from the French word "cloche,"
which means bell" At the close OF
the Thirteenth century a clock was
set up in st. Pau's cathedral in Lon
don and in 1851 Calico, an Italian
youth, discovered the principle of the
pendulum.
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Their Duty to Watch
for Sfraved Travellers

The official title~of a small group Of
young men who watch for lost travel
ers in the mountain passes Of Swift
erland during the winter IS SOLDIERS
Of the Snow" These soldiers are
young Italians who live on the Italian
side Of the pass. They are exempted
from military service, even in case Of
war, on condition that they aid all
lost travellers on the mountain passes.
They are supplied with uniforms to
distinguish them from smugglers, but
not with guns Their duties are the
same as those Of the monks of the
hOspice with whom they are in con-
slant communication by telephone.
During the long winter they watch all
Swiss and Italian slopes Of the pass
for strayed travellers, hundreds Of
whom have been saved from a linger-
ing death in the snow. at some sea-
sons Of the year the snow all melted
and the traffic route through st. Ber-
nard's pass is open.
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But He Spoke Eneli,b

an American girl, decidedly Partisan
N appearance. was promenading aIono
the Avenue des Champs Elysees ons
gay when she was accosted ~
frenchman in his native tongue Tn
stead Of insulting him in French ae
she was capable Of doing. N.Y. NJ
marked in Icy tones, Il don't undar-
stand word you are saying WHERE
upon the Frenehman exclaimed ..NFon
Dleu, another Of these Americans .
ana walked away. Not long after that
2 friend to whom the girl had related
the incident, met with similar az.
perience, She too, turned a witberins
glance on the little Frenchman. who
was muttering in her ear, and told him
n English that she could not sneak
french. "Oh, but, mademoisene." re.
piled the pest. 81 spik Ingleesh. too
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Play ReheGrsGLs Tax
Patience and Temper

Rehearsals are trying periods. Ev-
erybody seems to be wearing his
nerves outside his skin. The question
whether the actor should take three
steps to the right and pause with his
left hand on the back of chair, cen
ter, before proposing to the heroine
or whether he should do 1t from the
hearthrug, with his left elbow on the
mantelpiece, may threaten the friend
ship of a lifetime
The author wants him to do it from
the hearthrug-ls convinced that from
there and there only can he convey to
the heroine the depth and sincerity Of
mis- passion. The producer is positive
that a true gentleman would walk
around the top of the table and do it
from behind a chair. The actor
comes to the rescue. He feels" he
can do it only from the left-hand bot
tom corner of the table.
ooh, well, if you feel as strongly
about 1t as all that, my dear boy, "
says the producer, that ends it. It's
you who've got to play the par"
do you know" says the author, "l
think he's right. 1t does seem to
come better from there"
The rehearsal proceeds. Five min
utes later the argument whether IA
Their would naturally curse his child
before or after she has taken off her
hat provides a new crisis.-JerOme *.
Jerome, in Harper's Magazine.
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First IRON Bridge

The first iron bridge in the world
was Ironbridge, In Shropshire, Eng
land, which spans the River Severn
The work was put In hand and the
various parts cast IN ITS at the Coal
brookdale ironworks. the proprietor
Of which Abraham Darby, was the
designer of the structure Approx
mately 500 tons Of iron were used In
the construction Of the bridge A re-
markabIe feature Of the undertaking is
that all the castings are keyed to-
gether, no welding or screws having
been used. The roadway, which is "a
feet wide, has an iron foundation, upon
which Is laid a few inches Of clay,
which. in its turn, is covered BY the
usual road metaling forming the sur
face. The main arch has span Of
100 feet
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That Laughing philosopher" Of old,
Democritus, jesting at mankind's anx-
ieties, lived to a great age We all
admir- that 1t is not work but worry
that kills. Both Of these call for the
expenditure of proportionate amount
of nervous energy. Work, however.
has d definite aim and termination,
the result Of which is the feeling Of
serene satisfaction we all have in work
accomplished On the other hand.
worry, having no definite objective, y
endless. achieving nothing beyond a
prodigal waste of energy. accompa-
MED BY actual wear and tear Of gray
matter and nerves that may in the
long run be productive Of physical
wreckage. -Exchange
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May Haze Come Upon
Lost Mormon Trails

Curious old rock trails recently dis
covered have caused the California
State Historical society to launch an
extended research into the routes OF
early day highways in the belief that
the evidences found are those of the
lost Mormon trails which more than
half century ago connected Utah
with the Pacific southwest, according
to the New York World.
More than 60 years ago San Bernsr-
dino, p miles south Of Lake Arrow
head, was Il Mormon village, planned
after Salt Lake City, and to the south
west ox-cart caravans creaked their
picturesque way along the monOtonous
journey.
what is now known as Lake Arrow
head was at that time rugged, noun
famous section with rushing streams.
The lost trails are believed to have
traversed this section. With the COM
ing OF settlers, the mountain streams
were stemmed and Little Bear lake
came into existence. Later a huge
earth-filled dam 1900 feet wide at the
Dase' with a capacity Of 775 acres Of
water, created Lake Arrowhead.
ln the virgin forest of oak. cedar
ana mr. surrounding the present lake
OLD roads wind through the trees to
the waters edge, where they disap-
pear to emerge again on the opposite
side Of the lake.
The historical research workers be-
leVe these trails once traversed the
FORMER mountain slopes and merged
with the old Arrowhead trail in the
desert, near Victorville and Hesperia.
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nESIGNERS and makers Of lingerie
- are presenting their new fall lines
and 1t Is evident that in their summary
minds there is no connection whatever
between cold weather and undertakings.
The responsibility OF keeping the femi-
nine world warm in cold weather Is
blithely switched over to outer gar
ments-let sweaters, frocks. coats and
heating apparatus do 1t, appears to
be their motto The several types Of I'M
dergarments, except for athletics, con-
Germ themselves with beauty of color,
daintiness of fabric, easy adjustment
to the figure and q general pretti-
ness-which last item seems to be
most important OF ALL
For making this irresponsible but
fascinating underwear. light or sheer
silk and cotton fabrics are demanded
and the cali for coIored voiIes has in
creased The limit Of delicacy Is
reached In georgette crepe or chiffon
and new garments made Of it are
shown with one color posed over an
other that IL. they are double Wolfe
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Clerk Of Court-Well, gentlemen of
the jury, have you agreed upon a YER
dict?
Foreman-We have.
Clerk-What say you? Do you find
the prisoner at the bar guilty or not
guilty?
Foreman--We do.
Clerk-You do. Do what?
Foreman-We find the prisoner at
the bar guilty or not guilty.
Clerk-But, gentlemen, you must ex-
plain.
Foreman-Of course. You see, six
of ms find him guilty, and six Of us
find him not guilty, so we've agreed to
let 1t 90 at that.
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CORNER STONE LAID FOR
PAROCHIAL SCHOOL

The Rt Rev. E. A. Kelly, LID,
pastor Of St Anne's church oficiated
last Sunday afternoon at the laying Of
the corner stone Of new 100000
parochial school building to be erected
at Downers Grove BY St. Joseph's
parish. The sermon was preached
By the Very Rev. William H. Agnew,
S. T., President Of Loyola university.
The building represents a new type
Of school and parochial building
which Cardinal Mundelein is introduc-
ing in the archdiocese. It includes a
parish Office, auditorium and stage, a
large play room, and kitchen.
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SuperstitiOus Fancies

Like the southern colOred dough
hoy who. during the World war, wore
4 special make Of carriers, because
the manufactures guaranteed that
emo metal can touch you" many peo-
ple carry good luck charms, some
fines with real conviction, sometimes
with excuses to avert the arrows Of
destiny Popular opinion may even
change as to the good or bad omen
Of some charm. Opal for Instance,
was 4 good-luck charm for many
years. until Walter Scott, In one Of
Ms novels. attributed bad luck to the
opal
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Rnre-Headed

Robert had accompanied his mother
and father to church. On the seat In
front of them sat woman holding a
tiny .baId-headed" baby.
Robert watched the little head bob
bling around with great fascination,
then pulling mother down to the level
Of his mouth. he whispered In awe
struck tones:
Mother, was | bare-headed like
that all the time when ] was a baby9''
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Old Idea Of Repurotio,

Inc Amende Honorable was a form
OF punishment that originated ii
france In the Ninth century. 1t was
inflicted upon murderers, traitors and
sacrilegious persons. The cuiprit was
delivered into the hands Of the hang
man; his shirt was stripped from his
back; halter was placed around his
neck and lighted taper in his hand
IN this condition, he was brought into
court, and there made to ask pardon
o. God, the king, and the country.
Death or Punishment sometimes fol-
lowed. AS the phrase is now used. if
refers to any apology or reparation
made to an injured person.-Ex-
change.
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presideuts' Married LiUea

The Presidents Of the United States
who lived d married life of 30 years or
more we're John Adams and John
Quincy Adams. The former was mar
ried III 1764 and Mrs Adams died Ii
1918. He died in 1926 John Quincy
Adams was married in 1897. His wife
died in 1852 and he il 1S4S. We fnd
no record that the golden wedding an
niversaries were formally celebrated
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Colored Electric Wires

The color employed in the electri-
cal wiring of a house is utilized to
identify the wires and thus dis
tinguish the polarity. If one wire Is
grounded the wiring rules require
that it be the white wire. In a three
wire installation this is the neutral
wire, so that the black wire may be
either positive or negative. The white
wire is taken to the screw shell Of
all sockets. Single-pole switches are
inserted in the black wire. In cities
where single fuslng Of branch cir
cults is permitted the fuse is inserted
il the black or underground wire.
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Anne de Marquets

Anne de Marquets was born Of rich
and noble parents and very carefully
tutored in bellies lettres and her relig-
lous duties. She became a nun Of the
Order Of st. Dominic at Poissy, where
she devoted the poetic talents for
which she was distinguished to the ser
vice of religion. Ronsard and other
celebrated contemporary poets have
spoken very highly Of her talents. She
reached an advanced age, but lost her
sight some time before her death,
which took place in 1858.
She bequeathed to Sister Maria De
Fortia. a nun in the same convent,
$50 sonnets of a religious nature
Chicago Journal.
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Infornation Sought

A certain man who is very precise
In the matter of English had occasion
to consult a doctor.
what you need more than any.
thing else is tonic in the shape Of
fresh air." said the doctor.
Before we proceed further" said
the patient, sarcasticalIy, would you
mind telling me what is the shape
Of fresh air?"
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Life and Death

A man with an uncanny mania for
juggling with figures produced pencil
and paper and said to q friend: Put
down the number Of your living
brothers. Multiply it by two. Add
three. Multiply the result by five.
Add the number of living sisters. Null
tiply the result by ten. Add the num-
Der of dead brothers and sisters. Sub
tract $50 from the result" The friend
did it. Now" said the other with y
cunning smile. "the right-hand figure
will be the number OF deaths, the mid
die figure the number of living sisters,
and the left-hand figure the number OF
living brothers" And SO it was.-Tit-
Bits
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Fnnlous KniRhts Rare

In British history there are literally
thousands Of men who have been
dubbed knights. but in history the
number who stand out as really IA
nous are few Among those accorded
real fame By Sir William Bull, author
" rKnightage.7 are: Drake. Sidney,
Grenville. Raleigh. Frobisher and
Hawkins among the more ancient and
Shaczleton among the moderns. In
philosophy the famous one listed Is
RaeoD n art. Leighton. Alta-Tadema
ana Orchardson. The stage claims Sir
Henry Irving music, Sir Arthur sulli-
van science, Sir William Crookes, and
nolitics. Sir William Harcourt-
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A group Of scientists In the Univer-
sity Of California, after many years OF
study and test. have decided that the
human race has made no mental prog
ress In 5000 years, says Popular Sci
ence Monthly. They have concluded
that We know about as much today
ar the people who lived In Babylon.
and not as much as the Greeks did
1000 years ago.
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front panel OF crepe de chine has q
neck-to-hem plating at each side OK q
strip Of plain linen down the front,
adorned also with small pearl buttons.
Plain and openwOrk linen In any light
color, with white linen in bindings and
accessories, will develop this frock
successfully.
The small hat Of silk with sectional
crown and narrow turned-up brim, is
of the collapsible kind that can be
folded or fiattened, to put In suit
case. The last chapter In millinery's
summer story deals with the career
of this bit of practical and beautiful
headwear, which is so accommodating
and becoming. 1t is as light and cool
as 1t Is pretty. AS to the footwear that
supports this hot weather costume, IL
plays its important role perfectly
white silk stockings, light brown or
gray kid pumps-nothing could be
more cool and comfortable.
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
ia. 1926. Western Newspaper Union.)
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ON TO INDIANAPOLIS

One Of the largest delegations from
Chicago recently, left the city Satur-
day evening, August 1st, over the Big
-Four Railroad for Indianapolis, Ind.
where they will attend the 18th an
nual session Of the National Grand
Council Of AUX. & D. Of "A. and
the 3rd National Encampment Of the
military department. The delegation
went on special trains and was head
ed by DIT Eliza Jackson, state grand
queen Of Illinois; Col Vim. Williams
and NJ T. Bailey regimental quar-
termaster.
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AVOID THE USE OF LYE

Do not use I've to clear clogged
drains. Boiling water and washing
soda are much more effective, as I've is
apt to combine with the grease in a
hard soap. While soda will cut right
through the grease. Once week put
two or three tablespoonful Of soda at
tbs outlet and wash down with boiling
water. This will keep the drain pipes
beautifully clear and they are not like
ly to clog.
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THE QUESTIONABLE
By Miss Louise Bond

I. What author is called the chill
dren's poet?
2 What happens when the moon
passes into the earth's shadow
). How many farms are there in
the United States?
4. What animal in certain region
changes from a coat Of reddish brown
IN summer to coat Of white in win
ter5
. What is the winter home Of the
Eskimo called?
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Answers

\ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
2 An eclipse Of the moon.
Il 6,36l, 500.
f. A certain kind Of weasel which
lives in a region where snow covers
the ground during only part Of the
year changes its summer coat Of red
alsh brown to a winter coat Of white.
+ The Esloimo's winter home is
called Igloo.
The broad ax., 1925-08-08

The superintendent Of a model farm
was explaining the working of an in
cubator to a class Of young women.
At the end Of the lesson she told
them to ask any questions they liked
if they did not fully understand her.
Imagine her establishment when one
Of the girls, with an earnest look OF
inquiry on her face, put the ques-
ton: "Where does the hen sitY'
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To enter the home Of another per-
son and to disturb fits orderly arrange
ment by the careless placing o. wraps
or parcels Is thoughtless selfshneEs-
II Is IN much better taste to be IN.
obtrusive even If we are sure Of our
welcome
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is not SO nearly transparent, and two
colors are managed Ill il by using one
for Jokes and borders hemstitched to
the body Of the garment in another
color; pastel shades are used and
tailored finish. But crepe de chine and
ninon crepe take precedence In the
minds Of most women over other fab
RIGS and new rivals Of these old "a
yorites find 1t hard to dlsIodge them.
The laces most used for trimming are
filet, aIencon and val with embrold-
cred net and net footing In their com
pany.
The picture given here shows a pa
jana set made Of fiesh-colored crepe
de chine and trimmed with friIls OF
cream-colored val lace A narrow rib
bon girdle and little chiffon rosebuds
NJ the neck finish Ill 1t has the popu-
lar sIip-on jacket anc IL a model that
may be developed in radium silk, sol
settle, wash satin. checked naInsook or
cotton crepes.
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
fa 1926. Western Newspaper Union.l
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GETS FIVE YEAR PRISON
TERM FOR SHOOTING
SISTER
lPreston News Servicel

Danville, Va, Aug. 6-The quar-
terly session Of the Pittsylvania Cir
chit Court is expected to close this
week. John Garrett, negro youth, IN
dioted for shooting his sister, Onie, a
.ew weeks ago, was given five years
Fly the penitentiary. His defense was
THAT the shooting was accidental.
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AT MONMOUTH ILLINOIS

Mrs. Lou Ella Young, ala Calumet
Ave, with a number of delegates, in
Guiding Mrs. Prudence Penn and Mrs
Parker Of Philadelphia, are at Mon
mouth, H., during the week where
they are attending a fraterna1 session
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pEv, [. GARLAND PENN, JRs
HAS BECOME THE NEW PAS
TOR OF THE FULoN STREET
ME-. CHURCH

Starting in last Sunday morning,
Per Garland Penn, Jr, assumed
~ pastorate Of the Fulton Street M.
Church, located at 23l9 Fulton St.
u tbe west side. Services have been
beld each night during the week
which have been largely attended.
The nightly services will wind up Sun
dav evening, August 10TH Many Of
Nv preachers in the city have been
assisting Rev. Penn in his grand open
ng program of the New Fulton Street
M I'd Church Beautiful"
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BENEFIT DANCE FOR THE
CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE

Wednesday evening, August 18th
benefit dance will be given at War
witch Hail. 543 East 47th street for
the Chicago Urban League. The
hall has been donated for that affair
by Ora Green Marrow.
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Early Mail Carrying

Mail was first carried by a steam
railway Id 1884. but II was not until
1893 that B law was passed declaring
at railroads to be post routes The
travelling railway post Office did not
come until 1870
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Hardening Mercury

IN 1853 Braune found II possible to
soIIdIfy mercury by exposure to o
freezing mixture This cooling process
Is accomplished by liquid air, which
can freeze mercury and make It hard
enough ~ use az q hammer.
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Sieee Declared Mvth

The siege Of Troy was largely
myth and. even according to Homer's
own account. Helen must have been
sixty years old when Paris fell In love
with her
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In Sweden ski running IL at least
fourteen centuries old and probably
dates back to prehistoric times.
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III there II any person 10 whom you
feel dislike, that IL the person Of whom
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-12-01
FLORIDA IS STORM SWEPT
Sunshine and CROWD
Greet the 1925 Valley
Fair as Gates Open

and proved I'LL TINT had been expected
Announcement of winners in TIE won
EMS home demonstration exhibits was
made. Pennsylvania Avenue club, Of
San Benito, took first place with 399
points out Of a possible 500; "Just We
Neighbors,'' : club of Mercedes was see
ond with 342; the Women's Service
club Of HarliHgen was third with 357
points and Sharyland was fourth with
318. There were 19 exhibits under this
classification.
President r. r. Stuart Of the Fair to-
day offered a 20-inch silver loving cup
to the winner in the community exhib-
its, Judging Of these exhibits to be
done this afternoon. The winning com
,munity will have it's name engraved on
the cup. and will be allowed to keep il
for one year, and the community that
wins ii three years, not necessarily in
succession, is entitled to keep the cup.
The crowd was increasing early this
afternoon in preparation for the racing
and rodeo events. Five horse races will
be run this afternoon, with rs horses
entered, while rodeo events will be
staged between the races.
The La Feria band, which wiz play
at the fair throughout the week. start
ed band concert On the platform in
front Of the administrator building at
] o'clock this afternoon. and acrobatic
stunts BY the troupes brought to the
fair will be given free before the races
and rodeo starts.
A dance in honor Of San Antonio at
the grandstand Of the fair will con.
clude today's program, and preparations
for the dance are being made now.
Weather forecasts are for continued
clear weather during the week, with a
possibility Of cooler weather, and at
tendance records are expected to be
broken.
The first event Of the fair was the
pageant to the spirit Of the Great
River" held last night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-12-01
VISITORS here
ON YEARLY TRIP
San Antonio Delegation
Leave for Harlingen;
Note Development

''Just our annual goodwill trip to
the Valley, and we are enjoying it
more than we ever did before" said z.
&. Wolfe, secretary Of the San-Antonlo
Chamber Of Commerce. in charge OF
the San Antonio trip which arrived in
Brownsville last night. and left at 10
O'Clock this morning.
"We come down every year to let
the Valley people know that we are
still on the best Of relations in every
way, and that we realize what they are
doing. Even in the short time sine"
the last trip we have noticed that the
country has changed, and always IS
changing in keeping with the rapid
development going on"
There are rs San Antonio visitors IN
the excursion here today, including rep
resentatives Of most Of the leading
Continued on Page Eight.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-12-01
THE WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Lower Rio
Grande Valley: Fair and warmer to-
night and Wednesday.
For East Texas: Generally fair TO-
night and Wednesday; rising temper
ature in west portion Wednesday
Light northerly to easterly winds on
the coast.
Weather Conditions.
disturbance of considerable inten-
sity appeared over the British North
west this morning with the barometer
29.28 inches at Calgary. Another dis
turbance off the eastern Florida coast
this morning has caused torrentlai
rains in portions of Florida. and un-
settled, rainy conditions in practically
all the Atlantic coast states since iast
report. Fair. weather continued, how
ever, practically throughout the region
between the Rock and Appalachian
Mountain systems under moderately
high pressure influence. 1t was much
warmer in the Atlantic coast states this
morning and col ser in the north-ceH-
trail and central states.
The lowest temperature last night
at Texas stations ranged from "a at
Amarillo to 81 at Brownsville.