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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-22
Cultivation Of tho gladiolus is the
most important factor In Its grow

Cultivation Of tho giadiolus is the
most important factor In It's grow
ing.
Stirring the ground after the first
lear appears means more to the
health OF the flower than watering
or plant food.
Those who take up gladioli for the
first time this coming season by all
means ought to get into their head
the necessity for constant mulching
OF the gladiolus beds and borders.
without this beneflcent action, OF
course, one will have good flowers.
for the gladiolus Is as near sure
1re as almost any plant under
heaven: but with II the results are
bound to be better in every way.
The conservation of moisture Sc
cured by proper cultivation of the
ground goes a long way toward pull
Ing Sladioli through the hot spells of
Midsummer.
In addition. mulching by stirring
the earth loosens up the soil and sets
free certain food elements which the
plant needs, especially such a flower
as the gladiolus. with it's SURPRISING
tints. Much OF the beauty of this
Hover depends upon getting into
your blooms the true colors which
the grower secured.
If your deep pink variety turns
out to be very pale, or your pure
lavender comes muddy, do not i'm
mediately blame the grower. He
sells you the bulb. but he cannot
make you give it proper cultiva-
ton. or enough water.
These are some Of the things every
glad fan" must do for himself.
X X X
totx 80 IL
ties will need constant care. in the
matter of watering during late July
and early August. when the sun is
likely to be the hottest.
, Lack of water at this time means
withered bud spike. which presents
an appearance of having had boil
ing water poured on it. This is the
critical stage. just before the bulb
opens its first flower. and at this
time especially care should be taken
to give it plenty of water.
A thorough soaking Of the ground
In the evening after the sun goes
not be a mere surface wetting, but
enough water should be put on to
reach the roots, which will be to 6
inches below the surface.
Now 1t takes great deal of water
to reach that deep. One can water
and water, to discover that he has
not placed bit of moisture below 2
inches from the surface.
To really reach down or inches
will take a positive soaking, nothing
less, so do not be afraid to use the
hose. preferably with big spray
head. commonly known as a Boston
or rose spray. This Is not neces-
sary, however. the point simply be-
ing that the harsh force of the water
must not be used.
Gladiolus stalks are Sbrittle, despite
their water content, and every eff
fort should be made to prevent them
from being broken. If one should be
bent, however, often it will come out
all right II put back in the straight
line, and firmly held there with stake
and soft string.
X X X
A method Of watering which might
be worth trying is one we saw advo-
Gated for small pine trees in q cata-
logue just received.
1t says to punch a series of holes
in a line on either side Of the plant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-22
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

O. VIII you please tell me what
the carrier of the incense in a church
procession Is called?--J. Il. S.
A. The person who carries the
thurible or censor Is known as a
"thurifer." Formerly he was always
an acolyte. but now he Is often a
layman.
Q. How was the distance around
the world determined? At what time
and by whom?-W. Fl. NJ.
A. The distance around the world
was a subject of study by the ancient
Greek mathematician. Aristotle says
that mathematician OF, his time found
that the circumference of the earth
was the equivalent of $4,000 miles. 1t
was Eratosthenes &C.. $50 B.C) who
first had an accurate idea of the
principles of determining this figure.
His results were inaccurate, but his
method was substantially that which
Is still employed at the present time.
The dimensions of the earth which
have been very generally adopted are
those OF Gen. A. r. Clarke published
in 1866.
q. Is there any negro college in
the State of Virginia?-W. NJ. c.
A. The Virginia Union University
at Richmond is the only coIored col.
lege in the State. While the Hampton
Normal and Agricultural Institute at
Hampton, Va, is one Of the best
known negro schools in the country,
It is not, strictly speaking, college.
1t offers % college courses and SIS
other courses
@. What is the oldest national bank
IN the United States?-H. c..
A. The national bank which re-
ceived the first national bank charter
is the First National Bank of Phila.
delphia. A charter was granted this
bank in 1853
O. How much money does the
United States expend annually in
sports?-W. w. A.
A. According to the unofficial esti.
mate of w. O. Mcclellan, sports editor
OF the New York Herald Tribune. the
United States is spending several bill
lions of dollars a. year on sports. On
these tentative figures, he says, the
sports bill OF the United States for 10
years would clear all the war debts Of
all the nations.
q. How many times does the minute
hand OF watch pass the hour hand
In a period of IL hours. placing and
starting both hands on 12?-A. o. s.
A. The minute hand of a watch
passes the hour hand IL times in a
period of IL hours.
@. What city has the largest
park?-F. o. A.
A. Paramount Park In PHILADELPHIA
Is the largest city park in the world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-22
Latest Uprising in Portugal
Brings Talk of Intervention

would probably discover simultane-
ously that the job was also their bust.
ness" The Oakland Tribune remarks
that the present government was es-
tablished last May and on a structure
which had been rebuilt many times;
that Gin 1925 there were three revolu-
tionary movements and 1926 saw as
many"
1.-The people are inclined to look
upon the revolts," says the New York
Sun, "as struggles between the ms
and outs The industrialists, who have
come to the front since the war, COM
plain that the country's resources are
undeveloped because Of lack of a ma
tional policy. The farmers, represent
ing the largest interests, declare that
they are neglected. The country has
been looking for a strong man."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-22
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Interpretation.

Interpretation.
Just look what you did. o anger!
That once was a beautiful lay.
It's graces were hid by the things that
you did
In a. noisy and personal way.
Just look what you did, o artist.
For that was a wonderful scene.
Your colors have slid, as your brush
seemed to skid,
And we cannot quite ten what you
mean.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-22

Disarmament IL one OF those sub
3ects that have to be approached with
discretion in ORDER to avoid precdpitat-
ing q belligerent attitude in some
quarter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-22

The gentleman who leaped from the
Eiffel Tower to spite his wife because
she would not allow him to play bill.
lizards may have been a good billiard
player. but he was a poor sport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-22
Money I'm Politics.

Money I'm Politics.
"Are political bosses absolutely nee
essary?"
II don't know" answered Senator
Sorghum. "They are embarrassing
If one has much money he is a hin.
drance. If he hasn't he can't func-
tion."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-22

Boulder Dam now asserts ITSELF as
the prominent consideration in public
attention In the meantime, the
waters Of Muscle Shoals continue to
babble on. +
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-22

The coal situation is under discus
sion In Florida, where rigors Of Gill;
mate do not assert themselves as In.
fiuential considerations as much as
might be desired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-22
Bouncing Pedestrians.

From the Detroit Free Press.
London, England, Is now using its
first pavement constructed of rub
Der. Announcement is expected soon
OF how far a careless driver can
make a pedestrian bounce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-22
Kate by Mail-Payable i'm Advance.
Maryland and Virginia.
All Other States and Canada.
Member of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitiea
70 the use for republication of all news dis
patches credited to il or not otherwise cred
!teS n ms paper and also the loca! news .is,
OF special dispatches herein are also reserved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-22

The Chinese method Of using the
headsman's ak to quell strike activi.
ties is sad reminder that the work
Of many missionaries has been in vain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-22

which demands friendly advice backed
by definite authority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-22
Fifty-Fifty With Courts.

From the Arkansas Gazette.
A noted jurist recently declared
that innocent men are seldom i'm.
prisoned. They share about the same
immunity as the guilty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-22
Steps in Statesmanship.

From the New York Herald Tribune.
Nowadays the course of a new
Senator may be summed up In the
words Election - Inspection-Rejec-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-22
Futuristic Music.

FubufISClC MUSIC.
Though syncopation now we scorn,
A future fine it has.
Let's all tune up the auto horn
For futuristic jazz.
Jud Tunkins says a great mans
birthday Is made the excuse for a.
great many speeches which don't COM
pare with the things he said for him
self.
Proximity" said Hi Ho, the sage
of Chinatown, 'tempts to imitation,
which often proves as absurd as it
would be for a flea to bark like a
dog"
ConceaIment of Identity.
"Women use a great deal of make
up
"You can't blame 'em. The cos
tunes at present make 1t perfectly
excusable to employ some kind Of dis
guise."
In Hiding.
The blossoms wait beneath the snow.
Somewhere the Springtime's lying
low.
Somewhere the circus, light and gay,
I'm Winter quarters hides away.
Tho clown, in secret, has his fling,
And Columbine rides round the ring.
The big tent is the sky aglow--
And blossoms wait beneath the snow.
Its a purity powerful New Year
resolution" said Uncle Eben. dat kin
last all de way acrost to George Wash
.1ngtou.a birthdays" .s -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-22

Political forgsries are not rare. when
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-22

Q. What is the Jewish population of
Poland?-G. r.
A. A national census recently com.
pleted shows there are nearly 5000 900
Jews there. With only a few excep.
Judaism. vi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-22

ci'AiAdtIon, OF overthrow and burial,
then of rebuilding, over and over
again, upon the ruins Of the old. In
a sense each island presents itself
as an epitome Of all history-rise
climax and fall-here seized upon
and sensed by the reader through
its clearly concentrate character, and
through Mr.. Wilstach's objective and
highly dramatic projection.
A traveller, even the reading trav-
eler, loves the feel Of freedom. He
wants to move about a bit on his
own. instead Of being led too care
fully along the path of events. The
very subject of this book, to be sure,
favors such liberty Of choice. But
its treatment, also. helps distinctly
In the direction of personal ATTITUDES
A general unity of plan and method
holds this holiday" securely togeth-
er, while the various special studies,
each complete in its own nature, per-
mits one to roam about much as he
pleases, to set out with Mr.. Wilstach
or to run on ahead. A great gain
this. and a novelty. Now. out of
some whim I commenced with the
Island Of Rhodes-almost at the
journeys end. l think l was led
away by the fact that to reach
Rhodes would skirt the islands of
ZOoOoS diiu Idetuoo-tuo one Wncr6
Sappho sang, the other where St.
John the Divine had that amazing
apocalyptie vision. Or, 1t might have
been, the old geography lesson that
led me off, with it's story of the
Colossus Of Rhodes, one Of the seven
wonders OF the world. At any rate.
went astray In the orderly reading
of this fascinating book Of travel, and
nothing dire at all came from 1t. So,
any one could go astray here in per.
feet safety. But, whether you do or
not, you are going to have a joy
of travel adventure by way Of Paul
Wostach Islands of the Mediter-
ranean." For here Is a clearly In.
spired chaice Of theme that Ia project
ed in thai curious blend OF intuition
and tuitfbn that passes under the
name Of 4nspiration itself.
Evening star., 1927-05-22
DEFENDS ENGLISH COOKS.
Forme EDITOR Denies Country Has
Most Incompetents.

LONDON. May 81 @.-Charles
Cooper has risen in defense Of English
cooking. His defense is not very Wig
orous. He merely discredits the state
ment that there are more bad cooks
in England than in any other country
and insists that this statement is not
susceptible Of proof"
H'r. Cooper used TO edit publications
dealing with food and its preparation,
and challenges any other country TO
produce more appetizing food than a
sirloin of Scotch beef or a leg or sad.
die of Southdown or Welsh mountain
wether roasted before an open fire.
He also sings the praise of English
turtle soup. and declares there IL
nothing in all the world more delecta.
BILE than lark and steak pudding. ! D
Evening star., 1927-05-22
QUEEREST MUSEUM.
Decker Exhibits Include Host Of
Rare Specimens.

LONDON, May u Cpl-One Of the
quairtest and least known museums
in London is in the Dock district OF
Stepney, housed in a building once
used as a mortuary.
Dockers who find curios ' hen un-
loading ships bring them to this build.
ing for classification. Giant spiders.
cockroaches. scorpions, lizards and
snakes from all paris of the world are
captured and brought along in Jars,
but other curios are also collected by
tie keen lockers and placed in the
museum"
II Stepney borough council has
taken over the upkeep and the chill
dren of this poor district are keenly
Interested in the exhibits.
Evening star., 1927-05-22
Homes at La Plata
Are Attractive;
Its Business
Growing.
Center for Farms
Busy Communities
at Hughesville
and Waldorf
Compete.
BY THOMAS X. HENRY.

y insurance agency In La Plata.
Md, has published this year
\ rather attractive art calendar
\ which hangs conspicuously in
every business office in the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-14
BIG CVOTECAST
AT HARLINCEN
Administration Tick
ct Given Substan-
tial Majority

HARLINGEN. Dec 1.-The larr-
est vote ever cast i'm this city was
polled In the city election Tuesday.
when over 500 voters registered
their preference for city commits
sioners.
Three members Of the present
commission were elected over can
didates placed i'm the field by the
Civic League. the administration
ticket carrying by majcrities rang
inR from 90 70 9s-
Following is the vote: w. VI.
Hundley. ass: j. M. Green. 4i9; m.
VI. HAmilton. 500. q. III. Howell. ass :
r. A. Scott 523: y. 3. Tom, 322; Chns.
H. Brown. 339.
The controversy which had arisen
over that section of the new city
charter relating to elections. and
which resulted In the city commits
sion deciding last week 10 poBtpcne
the election. was clarified at 4 mass
meeting Monday night when all can
didmtes agreed tD abide by che de-
eision cf the voters regardless of the
charter provisions.
While mo action was taken at the
mass meeting 10 ~ probable that an
election viii Be called before the
nsrt municipal election to arsnd
the charter. and clarity its prn-
visions relative % the holding Of
regular elections.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-14
POINT ISABEL
THRONCFAILS
TOHEAR ship
Filler Thought to Have
Taken Short Cut
Across Gulf on Way
To Tampico

With the citizens Of the Lower
Eio Grande Valley all agog for in
formation of his passing, and while
a faithful party of watchers stood
by flares lighted at Point Isabel
early in the night, Col Charles A.
Lindberg, flying his plane "The
Spirit Of st. Louis" evidently slipped
by this section about 5 a. m. today,
winging his way to Mexico City on
his nonstop flight from Washington.
A party of fishermen returned to
Matamoros early today and reported
that they had heard his plane pass
ing Washington Beach at about 5
o'clock. He probably passed over
the Gulf Of Mexico so far from Point
Isabel that newspapermen and cit
liens assembled there were unable to
hear his motor. Washington Beach is
about 40 miles south Of Point Isabel.
A report received from Washing
ton late yesterday estimated that the
flying hero should pass Point Isabel
about z a. m. but flying at a speed
of almost 100 miles per hour, he had
succeeded in reducing his schedule
TO a considerable extent.
When Lindhergh was reported
passing Port Arkansas at 4:03 a. m.
the Point Isabel party sharpened
their ears in an effort to hear HRS
approach and added fuel to the
flares that had been burning since
a. m. Failing to see or hear the
plane by 8, a party was assembled to
drive in an automobile up the Padre
Island beach drive to seek for the
famous flier in the event a forced
landing had been made.
A short time later word was re-
ceived that Lindbergh had passed
Tampico and was continuing his
journey. This news cheered the faith
full crowd at Point Isabel though
they were keenly disappointed that
they had not been able even to hear
the roar of the motor as it passed
overhead.
The report that he had passed Port
Aransas WAS received from Kelly
Continued on page two.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-14
LEGAL BATTLE
AGAINST FORD
Ell Jardin Man Asks
$4O,O 600 Damages I'm
Federal Cos-~a

The most interesting legal battle
during this term of the federal court
started Tuesday afternoon when the
case Of s. c. James OF III Jardin
against the Ford Motor Company
was called. Indications az the noon
recess Wednesday were that the case
would not be concluded before night.
Seabury. George A. Taylor OF
Brownsville are attorneys for the
plaintiff. and +. Z. Junteneau OF De-
troit. Mich, Y. %. Mathers and Palm
er Hutcheson of the firm or Baker,
Potts, Parker a. Garwood or Hous-
ton, and H. L. Yates of Brownsville
are attorney for the defendant COM
pany.
Mr.. James sustained injuries
on September 3. 1926. when
the seat or a tractor. manufactured
by the Ford Company. broke while
the machine was in reverse. He fell
directly under the wheels. both the
rear and front wheels passing over
his body.
The plea entered by the plaintiff
was that TIE tractor was improperly
designed: that the metal was defect
i've. and that the Ford Company wns
negligent in these respects. Damages
in the sum Of $1,000 are asked by
the plaintiff.
The defendants plea was 10 the
effect that the tractor had not been
properly cared for and that the
breakage OF the spring which held
the seat was In no way the result OF
improper design or negligence on
the part of the defendant company.
Mr. James was placed on the stand
Tuesday afternoon and testified that
as a result Of the injuries sustained
he was incapable Of doing manual
labor.
Tractors seats. belts. lock washers
and bolt nuts we're introduced In ev-
idenee Wednesday morning. and their
presentation was followed BY q legal
battle M 70 whether ther were ad-
nsissibIe.
Progress in the case was slow ur
20 the noon recess. and present indi-
cations are that it will not be com
Fleted until Thursday unless a night
session is held.
"A number OF witnesses I'm the Will
lacy county intimidation cases sp-
peared in court Wednesday morning
and were informed that the cases
would not be called before Thursday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-14
2 HURT when
TRAINSCRASH
Head-On Collision of
Passenger, Freight
May Be Fatal

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec. 14.-tP,-
The Kansas City special, crack st.
Louis and San Francisco railway
train, eOllided head-on with . freight
train on the main line near Portia,
Ark. early today. resulting In serious
injury to Guy Nichols, mali clerk Of
Springfield, Mo-. and the probable
death Of Hez Thorne OF Thnyer- Mo-.
engineer OF the special. His body had
not been found several hours after
the accident.
Reports to the roads offices here
indicated that none of the passengers
was hurt. IL was stated that the
passenger train. east-bound from
Kansas City 10 jacksonville, Fla, was
running about ID minutes late due
TO delay from high waters during
the night, and crashed into the
freight in a dense fog.
Engines on both trains were turn
ed over and two mail cars and n bag
gage car were derailed. Two cars of
livestock also were overturned.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-14
LANDS PLANE
Aft. BROWN
AFTER FLIGHT
Purpose of Visit Not
Revealed; Is Guest
Of Officers; 15-Gun
Salute Fired

Hsnford MacNider. assistant sec
retary of war, former commander of
the American Legion, and likewise
one of Iowa's foremost citizens, ar
rived in Brownsville by airplane
from Galveston Wednesday after
noon.
He was accompanied by Captain X.
Gilpin Erwin, his aide, also pilot of
the airplane.
The arrival Of Mr.. MacNider in
these parts was a surprise to of
ficials at Fort Brown, their first and
only advice being a telephone mes
sage from Galveston.
At Fort Brown arrangements were
made to give Secretary MacNider the
usual fifteen-gun salute. but there
were no other plans for reception,
he having asked that the escort be
dispensed with.
On their arrival the visitors were
to be guests mt luncheon of Col.
Johnston. post commander.
Mr.. MacNider knows Brownsville
Of old. During the national guard
mobilization on the Rio Grande, in
1916, he was stationed in Brownsville
with the Iowa National Guard troops.
He commanded a company of infan-
try.
Purpose Of his trip was unknown
here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-14

With the eyes and Of two nations turned toward
Mexico City today longing for that COL Charles A.
Lndbergh flying hero Of the world had completed his
stop flight successfully preparations being made
rapidly Point Isabel send out parties in automobiles
and boats to take up the search for him.
Two commercial planes stationed at Brownsville, un-
der the management of Les Maudin also to join In
the and efforts being made TO enlist the aid
of army planes stationed here
Persistent reports that The Spirit Of ST. Louis, COL
Lindberghs plane had passed Tampico Mexico, at $3.50
today seemed to indicate that the er somewhere be-
tween that place and his destination but the last verified
report placed him Port Aransas at 03 this morning.
This caused fear that forced landing might have been
made somewhere along the 100 miles of Padre Island.
Parties in automobiles planned to drive up the drive
way the island and boats to search the watera
along the coast The planes to scout the entire ter
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-14

BROWNSVILLE G.. OF c.
INVITES AVIATOR TO
HALT HERE ON RETURN

message inviting Col. Charles A. Lindbergh,
Americas premier aviator, 10 stop ut Brownsville
his return journey, waiting the flyer when he
reached Mexico City Wednesday, ut the end Of his
nonstop flight from Washington
The message sent by officials Of the local
Chamber of Commerce, who also sent a wire to
George L. Rieh, president Of the American Aviation
company, with headquarters at Tampico, asking that
official to his influence to bring the famous av
ator to Brownsville.
MIR. Riehl is one Of the most prominent men con-
nected with the air industry in Mexico and there is
little doubt he on hand to form part Of the well
coming committee when 'Lindy" landed, G. &.
Richardson, SECRETARY Of the Chamber Of Commerce.
said.
He is also interested in BrownsviIles possibilities
for airport and will undoubtedly use whatever
Influence he may have to bring Col. Lindbergh here,
the official said.
No announcement has been made regarding plans
for the return trip from Mexico City, and unless he
attempts another nonstop flight, it is believed the
city has good chance of entertaining the flyer.