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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-07
MAGRUDER RAPS NAVAL SETUP,
RIFT DOES 1T In "PROPER" WAY

WASHINGTON, Oct. Rear Ad-
miral Thomas z. Magruder certainly
Is in considerable dIsfavor with his
fellow officers of Uncle Sans sea
establishment, on account Of the
rough things he recently said about
the navy, but the feeling against him
is nothing to compare with the army's
against Col. BILLY" Mitchell, at the
time Of the latter's aviation outbreak
and even yet, for that matter,
though some Of the edge was taken
off from 1t, in the ~colonel's case, by
the satisfaction his outraged asso-
ciates got out Of bouncing him from
the service.
Magruder found fault with the
navy, to be sure, but, after all, he
didn't say il ought TO be abolished.
He said isnhas too many officers, but
not 100 per cent too many. Mitchell
put it that surface armies and ma
vies alike are obsolete-absolutely-
and that all connected with them are
out-and-out parasites, except possibly
a few orderlies, to run errands for
airmen.
Naval officers speak in a hurt tone
Of what they term the injustice" of
Magruder's criticisms. Army officers
called Mitchell names that couldn't
be printed.
Another very important difference
between Magruder and Mitchell
Magruder got into the navy through
the professionally entranee-Annapo-
Island won his way upward from
commission to commission. Mitchell
rose from the ranks, in the army.
Theoretically army and navy Of
ficers draw no distinction between the
original West Point or Annapolis
product and the former enlisted mar
who has earned his shoulder straps.
Probably they don't intend to, but
practically the formers zone Of u.s."
while the latter, at best, Is no sold
college chum" anyway. At worst,
though nobody will refer to him as
an "upstart," IL obviously il impos-
sible TO keep anybody who thinks so
from thinking just that
Magruder, too. can be called on
in fact, he has been, informally, and
undoubtedly will be given an oppor-
tunity later-to prove his charges,
and IL he can't do 1t, he'll have TO
back water.
Admiral Sims placed himself in q
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-07
Timely Views
SPECIAL TAX TO ENFORCE LIQUOR LAW
PROPOSED
BY Senator Walter Z. Edge

walter Evans Edge was born ut Philadelphia,
Pa in 1874 and was educated in the public schools.
Began his newspaper career as q printers "devil"
at Atlantic City. later owning two papers there.
He also was identified with banking and other
lines Of business. His first political office was
journal clerk Of the New Jersey senate. in 1897.
He was elected governor Of New Jersey In 1917,
r~esigning to become United States senator in 1919.
10 home Is ut ventnor, N. J)
An interesting suggestion was made 10 me recently
by q man very prominent in national political life,
which ] am seriously considering. He contended one
method which might bring about q showdown on pro-
hibition would be to impose q far-reaehing national tax
to raise the costs Of enforcement.
The government is now spending approximately
500, oo0.0o a year which could otherwise be utilized
for real constructive projects-and yet everyone recog-
nizes the failure 20 make any appreciable Roadway.
Enforcement Is admittedly more unsatisfactory today
than ever.
To give the law q real test q cool $1,000, 000, 600
could easily be used 70 employ the army of sleuths
necessary to really police the nation. The income, it
was suggested, should be raised by popular tax en-
tirely apart from the ordinary revenue Of the govern
ment: q tax on the real necessities Of life to which all
citizens must contribute. II. rs claimed by the drys, .
large majority approve and indorse The law, then we
must either admit enforcement is impossible or so
TO the furthest extreme TO bring it about II every
body paid their portion to raise the income necessary
to give it the complete test possible. all would be part
ners in the enterprise.
II, after a reasonable trial. Il then failed. surely
congress must recognize that some sane modification
should be undertaken. j am inclined to believe like
wise that IL the public paid the country would then
show more real interest.
Anyhow, something definite must be undertaken.
Every day has added undisputed testimony that the
whole prohibition experiment has been a costly, colos-
sal failure and has deplorably shattered our self-re-
spect. Prohibition officials. when free to speak, ad-
nit the law in its present form Il absolutely unenforee-
able, has bred astounding official e~orruptior and is u
joke Few contend that any claimed improvements
over old abuses reecmpenses for the new crimes tae
law has introduced.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-07

Who am I? How am ! known to
hundreds OF thousands Of persons?
What event did ] recently describe
for them?
On this date in 1925 the nationally
known Dixie Highway was completed.
Between what two cities does il run?
In olden times when pirates sailed
the sea- they flew q black flag. What
was it called?
The first child Of English parents
born in America was born at Roam
oke Island, ". c. What was the
child's name7
One Of the most famous southern
generals in the Civil Var was Thorn
as j.. Jackson. What was his nick
namef
"Woe to him that buildeth q town
with blood, and establisheth a city by
iniquity." Where il this passage
found in the Bible?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-07
Bee Stings Take Away
Taste For Hard Drink

LONDON Rt-Bee stings r q
sure cure for alcoholism and rheuma-
tism. 30 J.. Anderson, one OF the
judges &C the National Bee Society's
Show nc Crystal Palace, told visitors.
Il know a man who went TO a
hospital where they cured him Of
rheumatism by means of bee Etings.
But when he came out he told me he
would rather have rheumatism be-
cause the treatment had taken away
his taste FOR whisky" Mr.. Anderson
declared @Most ~bee-rassers are tee
totalers, but ! think that Is because
they eat lots OF honey and that takes
away tha caring Tor aleohalf
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-07
Washimgtom Letter
BY CHARLES r.

similar position a good many years
ago. He made all kinds of fun Of
American naval craftsmanship, Col.
Roosevelt, who was at the helm
then, promptly summoned him TO i'm
prove 1T, and Sims, given the neces-
sary authority, did improve it.
There's something tangible about
complaints like Sims and Magruder's.
They Ear be tested. IL they don't
stand the test, the navy chortles, of
course. If they do, IL has, v
against the grain, to admit it.
Moreover, Magruder and Sims are
navy men, criticizing the navy, on
which they're experts, and doing it
in parliamentary language.
Mitchell, on the other hand, an
army officer, was especially severe
in his structures on the ocean fight
ing force, and he used such express
sions as criminal" which were in
terpreted as not only injurious but
insulting.
The army personnel were sorer
about it than the navy's, as an af-
front put, by n Of their own num-
Der, on the sister service.
And Mitchell's claims-even a by
stander can see it-can't be tried out
with certainty.
Under peace conditions, with a
plane, he can sing unresisting, anch-
ored ships, but nobody knows what
he could do against a vessel which
put up a fight, and a real expert
ment's impossible. Ii would be sure
to kill somebody, which wouldn't do
deliberately - in mere maneuvers.
Military folks hold overwhelmingly
that the ship would win 80 times in
100.
So it's a mistake to compare the
Mitchell and Magruder cases. Mitch
ell lost his scalp. There isn't a chance
that Magruder will.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-07

American industrialists see in the recent French
note refusing to grant the Unitde States equality In
tariff rates with other nations. particularly Germany.
the probability Of n tariff war. The note brought ne
rotiations to a deadlock, and Washington holds the
view that unless France gives ground a tariff war Is
inevitable.
The French are striving to drive a hard bargain
with the United States, and frankly admit 1t. They
point out they cannot meet the American request for
n more favored nation treaty, under which American
goods would enter France at the same rate rs COM
modit:es of other nations, unless the American govern
ment will make very liberal concessions in favor Of
French products.
The French note Ia virtually a demand for ~reeipro-
city. They point cut that their treaty with Germany,
under which the products Of that nation enter France
NJ rates Of anywhere from so to 400 per cent lower
than American goods. was in fact bought by the
French government in exchange for concessions on
French goods entering Germany. French leaders assert
that II they make a most favored nation treaty with the
United States. allowing the same rates, their bargain
with Germany would be destroyed. and the same would
apply TO their trade treaties with Belgium, Italy and
Spain.
France offers the suggestion that the United
States might reduce the tariff on French goods on the
ground that French production costs are lower than
The present American import duties justify. They atao
offer q rather vague suggestion that this country
n,sht wink NJ certain French importatioas which are
now banned by the American pure food and narcotic
acts. This Is understood to apply to a large number of
French proprietary medicines which have been banned
an the ground they contain harmful drugs. The French
rontsnd there 10 NO basis for this ban, and that Ameri-
can manufacturers Of proprietary medicines ara re-
sponsible for it.
American officials have made no public statements.
hrt n Ia understood that the demands of France are
deemed impossible, and that IL may be necessary to take
nunisive tariff action against that country. II lower
s.tes are granted 70 the French the same rates will
80 TO be granted all other nations, and administra-
tion leaders assert this would destroy the entire fabric
q the protective tariff.
II IA very doubtful il the matter can be adjusted
until after congress meets, and political leaders are
u~snifestly disturbed over the fact that action Of France
-.v IA sufficient to induce congress to take up re-
vision Of the tariff schedules Administration leaders
- frankly worried ever the ~situstiea. xhsy asserted
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-07

have gotten many hundreds OF let
ters from grateful people telling us
that IL helped them when everything
else failed.
Every drug store sells DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin. Keep q bottle
in your home,-where many live
someone is sure to need il quickly.
We would be glad 70 have YOU
prove mt u expense how much DR..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin can mean
to you and yours. Just write
Syrup Pepsin,S Monticello. Illinois,
and we will send you prepaid q
FREE SAMPLE BOTTLE.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-07
Peters Adventures

You are blocking up the entrance
Inc very idea of a respectable moth
er Rabbit being unable 70 10 into
her own home.
"Tchl Tell Tchi I feel positiveIv
weak-just IS though I had not had
q cabbage leaf for days. Ny whisk-
ers are trembling.
Goodness only knows how long
it will take me to get over the shock
Who are your And why are You
heref" -
Mrs. Gray Rabbit tried to look
very indignant, and only succeeded
n looking e~omical-so eomical that
refer mad to bite his lip TO keep
from laughing right in her face. But
before he had time to reply Mrs.
Rabbit shook one paw at him.
what are you doing! What are
you doing?" cried she. II demand
an ~explanationi"
Nothing" stammered Peter. draw
ing back. startled at this sudden
f~ierceness.
Nobody has no business To be
doing nothing" declared Mrs. GRAY
Rabbit decidedly. Everybody has
But the boy interrupted her.
Pardon me, madam. but that Is
= grammar" said be. politely.
You mean
Don't try to tell ne what I
mean cried Rabbit. Grossly. II
have ny opinion OF folks that hang
around d place where they have no
business. Be off with you nowi"
Il didn't say I have no business"
tegan the boy. but could get no fur
Their.
well. you kavent-you can't have
IN my house. ! am all tuckered out.
It's all i d do to wirgle d whisker,
and ] have no breath 20 spend on a
Human. Perhaps II I had not worn
myself out spring cleaning the
house and securing the cabbage
patch I might have more patience
with m unlimited guest
Next - Securing the Cabbage
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-07

brushed the tip Of his nose, was
Mrs Gray Rabbit.
Hello! Where did you come from?
Where An u" demanded the boy.
But instead Of answering him, Mrs.
Gray Rabbit sat down hurriedly and
held up her paws in o helpless fash
ion.
ooh, dear mel I have never had
such q scare in all myp lifei How
would you like to come mp to your
front door and find q perfect stranger
sitting on the very threskoldf Sit
ting o. the shresholds indeed Why.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-07

a few months ago that they would not permit -tarii
tinkering" at the coming session; but with . tanti
war with France looming on the international MORMON
they may be unable to retain sufficient curb on con-
gress to prevent the tariff coming up for adjustment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-07

JIMMY JAMS
Today's Horoscope
Persons born on this date should
not be reckless in their choice OF
friends, and should learn how to keep
friends as well rs attract them.
Answers 10 Foregoing Questions
/. Graham MacNamees as n radio
announcer; the Dempsey-Tunney
fight
2. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, and
Miami, Fla.
o. The Jolly Roger.
4. Virginia Dare.
Is. aStonewall."
6. Habakkuk ii, IL.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-07
AT THE RABBIT HOLE

When Peter "came to" he found
himself sitting on the edge Of d
rock hole, his feet dangling over
the rabbit hole. and sitting 50 close
to him that her whiskers nearly
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-07

There Is nothing more wearing observes David
Lloyd George, ~than \ long rest for q formerly busy
person" and considering its source this can hardly
ks e~onsdsred hsarsazs
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-07
CHILD = MOTOR

GLENCOE, III. - An automobile
driven by Mrs. J. T.. Edwards was
wrecked when her 4-year-old son
grabbed her arm, causing her to lose
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-07

FLOWERS DELAY WEDDING
ST. LOUIS, Mo.-Miss Mary Ches.
ter refused to marry G.. II. Whelan
at the county clerks office until
he sent out and got flowers to dec
crate the room.
The Western outlook., 1927-01-01


average voter was confused in a
maze of figures during the late
campaign and it will be interest
ing to note the difference be-
tween Richardson's figures and
those of the incoming governor.
This Juggling of figures is of but
little interest to the politician.
What he wants to know is
whether there is sufficient for his
salary or will there be enough to
create a few more jobs for the
faithful. In speaking of jobs,
The Western outlook., 1927-01-01

what do the brethren expect
from Young? As this croup has
been absolutely ignored in the
past. can we expect any better
treatment in fu,ule? And then
when we silently assent to igno-
rant, underworld leadership, our
chance for representation above
the menial is not promising. So
if the incoming administration
does nothing, remember they are
only following preceuents estab-
lished by its predecessors.
The Western outlook., 1927-01-01
More people each wear realize

More people each wear realize
the fact that it is easier to pre-
pare for Christmas giving bv
saving in a Chrintmas club than
bv trying to pay for Christmas
gifts out of their present income
u, 100000 people who by thrift
through the year accumulated
The Western outlook., 1927-01-01
EDITORIAL PAGE
SATURDAY. JANUARY. l. 1927 i.

Another wear has passed into
history, with its mistakes an6
ACCOMPLISHMENTS, another mile
stone has been reached Success
and failure, common herltages
of mankind. are now matters Of
record We but. take a retro
spectlve glance 0 er the past
vea., not TO criticisp, but to take
lessons for our future guidance
lit is a wise man who can criticiso
gently. We have endeavored in
the past year to carry out
policy of mutual helpfuiasss. to
foster communitv sDiris. and the.
solidarity of the race along all
lines Of uplift This policy will
be continued in 1927. In this
community. our group has made
little progress, but we have neld
our own lndnstriaIly. Education
ally lnstltu ious of learnins have
turned out some promising mate
llal. though we believe TOO many
are turning to professions that
are already topheavy 1t is hette'l
to be veil-paid brick mason
than briefless attorney. IT,
those young people flushed with
the success OF graduation. witt.
thoughts o. conquernig the world
Stop and reflect. STUDY the
essOns of those VINO have made
successes OF ineIr ilvyS. ard tilev
will see tnat il Was by Work. and
character and application to Cuty |
There is flu Sbofi ROAD tuEsuceeSs |
and when YOU begin to use your
educaIlon s.i,nil. devious routes
laIiu. I. is luI euIGalntu. Business |
at much abused teinn among !
Cur group. Mucn niisil, De SAID
The Western outlook., 1927-01-01
OTHER EDITORS EDITORIAL.
A LEADERLESS GROUP
(From the Atlanta Independent

(From the Atlanta independently
Politically, leaderless many other lines
5 h lack hs Of fqp5 political I But We propose to discuss
nd sp n A 9
citizens would be felt national life must and fol
.o De5 has ssd % and M s R
the national EQUATION because has leadership and follows it.
ads5shp i would BE- counted who do
we M Must @ use Grgmfo h human common Nth @ other groups
ebafs s 5
We have said the thing Sheriff while
The ssy let
effort On mobne e on or on
benefit Have authorized anyone M group
Of group Alameda County
aa' "s' sae sss
@ m ih Becker m en a a o nsns some @
0 6eea T9st M nohn sn g eF the oug % o The South below
open meeting ing that he will not be led by southern Negro who has
dosrR DO ao ns st have M rso o aaa "a 1 Up
what WE a, sad @ as s ,ts
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nothing leadership We have vo
y ' m hSTsnsa a"FnF M Rae as0 sr h that, ha %
not @ and n 6e m tns es
am r ourselves e5 m @ tell him whom WHOM
spokesman and hear him, We men itne
long as we are aid @ epebod looking a
or No No we & VIII pc group Without voice naee in the body poll
would Chicago has 'be 5een 1's ssssted
Morton is turned down because he has politics
nsas ssas a1 tReshsa S v lack a
Waiter 's ssf's oe os eh not ns s's''Ra Pea
Howard is usually M the side of Clarence
Pekens unsafe and Dr. f's seo aa
In Oakland say George leader is no;dependabe E.
S es 1 oG 6 u 9@ 6l pat S % I
land h9 ] % RfE eGnn oe leader Ga sd out Of the and
at sea like ship without p!o.
The Western outlook., 1927-01-01
nearly $500. 0OO. 600 in Christmas

nearly S4O0. 900. 900 in Christmas
cubs throughout the country.
This splendid system of saving
has brought happiness to many
at Yuletide and we hope that the
habit will grow among our people
and lnstill habit of thrift along
other lines. Adopt the slogan
Don't spend it aIl---save some.
The Western outlook., 1927-01-01

about cause :and neffect, but we
shall leave it TO, the Imagination
and the recard., Religiously the
churches are'"not exerting the
influence that they should. There
is growing disrespect for moral
teaching, TOO much letting down
OF discipline. which destroys the
morale. In this city. no church
has CON out against the Sunday
dances. where our young are be-
guIled, nor has any minister had
Lciiiefity te-ealse d voice against
Tie pooi rQOnS AMI. their.vicl0us
iitIlutlc.: -An young .men.. OF the.
coinmuni,yol.W.e We do not want to
De considered d moral crusader.
out no race can De strong wnictl
IeglectS ui' Tails to nave d stand
ard OF morals. 10 our trleluS
VINO nave ioyally SUPPORTED our
efforts LII The past II Is Jat ueslfe
10 incriL Lha, confidence IN the
1u,ure. fne Western Outlook
wishes all a Happy New Year.
n ft
A bachelor may feel more lone
~ at Christmas time, but he at
least know, when he receives
present, thai ne will not have to
pay for it Later.
The Western outlook., 1927-01-01

We shall soon see installation
of new administration at Sacra-
mento. The press tells us that
Gov. Young has been giving all
mis- time to arranging q bud get to
submit to the legislature. 1t is
sid that the new budget will
authorize aa increase in State ex-
penditufes of nearly $4,000, 900.
lt viii be remembered that the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-22
Will Carol Repudiatei

II Prince Carol of Rumania repudi-
stes his remuneration of the throne, as
is intimated in some dispatches from
Paris, where he is living, A serious
situation may develop, not only in his
own country, but in that troubled zone
known generally as the Balkans, from
which have sprung some of the great
est Ills Of Europe. The remuneration
Of Carol was absolute and was con.
f1rmed by law enacted by the Ru.
manian parliament. 1t has been
accepted by the Rumanian people
during the many months of King
Ferdinand's illness, which was known
to be mortal. fractional interests in
Rumania have developed within the
past few weeks as the Kings condi-
ton became steadily worse, with Carol
as the proposed pawn of a check.
mating game on the royal chessboard.
The position of the Queen Mother.
Marie, now widowed by Ferdinand s
death, is one of great delicacy. Parti.
sanship for Carol has been attributed
to her. She Is known to be a shrewd
politician, and there has not been
asking in the dispatches from Bucha-
~ iutin'- - that she is inclined to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-22
Exoneration Urged
For Police Officer
To the Editor of The Star.

To the Editor of The Star:
Permit me to say that I do not
know Policeman Benjamin f. Camp.
bell, who shot and killed William
Larry Hall Sunday morning last,
while the latter was fleeing in stolen
automobile and refused TO obey the
command of the officer to stop.
We appreciate the necessity for dis
erection on the part of our officers.
but the criticism directed at Mr..
Campbell seems entirely unwarranted.
These officers, for most part, have to
contend with a rough element. They
risk their lives daily to protect our
lives and our property. We place
them on the firing line, so to speak,
and they, and not the press, know
more about what chances they should
take under varying circumstances.
1t is unfortunate, yes, that the kill
ing occurred, but it could easily have
been another Leo Busch case, and then
the same critics who say he should
not have fired would say he was a
"dumb-bell' and had no place on the
police force.
1t Is suggested that until such time
as the press or other critics can lay
down specific rules as to what con-
Stitutes reasonable chance in every
emergency (which cannot be done),
the matter be left to the judgment of
the officer whose life is endangered.
Hoping to see a complete exonera-
ton of Mr.. Campbell, l am,
MARTIN T. WEBB,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-22
A Comeback.

Eighty thousand people paid more
than million dollars last night to see
Jack Dempsey start on his way back
to the heavyweight championship of
the world, which was wrested from
him ten months ago in Philadelphia
by Gene Tunney. Dempsey last night
disposed of the only obstacle to a re.
turn match with Tunney. He knocked
out Jack Sharkey in the seventh
round Of a scheduled f1fteen:round
bout. 1t now remains only for the
ballyhoo to be started for the forth.
coming world championship engage.
ment.
Giving away eight years in age,
Dempsey fought a creditable battle in
disposing of Sharkey. Although he
was not the killer" of other days, he
showed that he possessed the stamina
and the boxing knowledge to be ready
to take advantage of his opportunity
Boxers who come back" are rare
but Dempsey IS, and always has been
a rare boxer. And if he travels the
long uphill road to the top again, all
| credit will be given him for persever
ence against heavy odds. Which is
as it should be.