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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-21

The barometer has risen again
oxer the Canadian Northwest, but
changed very little elsewhere in the
country. AS a result the weather
continued fair to clear and cold prac-
tically throughout the country,
Heavy cloudliness still persists over
the west Gulf states. while light to
moderate rains and SHOWS occurred
within the last - hours in Texas
and New Mexico. Temperatures have
risen somewhat in the s~outh-central,
central and eastern states, and fall
en- considerably in the Canadian
Northwest and slightly in South
Texas.
Unseasonably low temperatures
may be expected for seveEal more
days in the Valley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-21
CITY BRIEFS

III Il
Why pay Rent7 Finance . hone
OF your own. your very own. Easy
payment plan We also loan on bus
mess and farm property. Insurance
Of all kinds. Todd 4 Underwood.
State National Bank Building. Phone
lS3.-Adv. II.
Pocket Cigarette lighter $3.50 up
for him or her-the most popular gift
of the season. X. l.. Lackner, Jewel
er-0ptometrist.-Adv. T. r.
For SaIe-Lease on best sandwich
and drink shop on highway. Ad-
dress B. NJ. j., care Herald. Adv. u.
Water Blisters on hands or feel
will disappear after . few applica-
tions of Imperial Eczema Remedy
All druggists are authorized to re-
fund your money IL il fails.-Adv.
Holiday Air-Downtown streets of
Brownsville began Il take on a real
holiday air Tuesday afternoon with
the installation in front Of many
I stores Of small Christmas trees A
carload Of the trees, Pacific coast
frs. was received by the local Le-
gion post Tuesday. Distribution
work started at once.
-
Ciaussner's Hose Exquisite -
"Kleer-Sheer" hose, all silk, of finest
quality, sheer. yet Of good weight
and durable, in the most enhancing
shades, at only $500 pair. An ideal
| holiday gift. For sale in the Valley
| exclusively by Ike Bollack.-Adv. "a.
Mocha and Java, the finest Of
| coffees, at the Coffee Shop on
Twelfth STREET.. +.
Bridge Work S~peeds-The present
cold snap has had no effect on the
workers of the Gateway bridge.
Work of throwing the temporary
super-structure across the stream at
the foot of Fourteenth street con-
tinues daily.
] will open the sale Of turkeys on
December END. Anyone desiring a
good turkey please order at City
Market. Serapio Gonzales, pro-
prietor. Adv. q.
Movies Shown. W. Red" r.
vine and Mrs. Irvine we're guests Of
honor Tuesday night at a private
showing of films Of the football
game on Dec. 2, between the locals
and the flying panthers, Of Pales-
tine. The pictures were made with
a k~odak-movie camera by lose &C.
laya, Jr., and were shown at the
l~atter's home on Washington street.
For Better Signs call at Pena's
Sign shop opposite Court House on
Monroe street.-the.
See Lackner's pens, pencils and desk
sets before buying. Parker-Conklin.
Eyersharp.-Adv /. r.
School Teachers to Nisit-"Dear
teacher" will be a minus quantity
in Brownsville for the next 10 days.
! About 80 per cent of the teachers in
the district Wednesday were max
ing hurried last minute preparations
10 get away until after the holidays.
Nearly all of them will 60 to their
homes.
Orange Mill for sale. machinery
complete for making and dispensing
fresh orange juice drink. Money
maker. Fine opening in Valley. For
particulars, address j. M. b.. care
Herald. Adv. II.
See Lackner's beautiful line Of
ladies and gents leather purses be-
fore you buy-at popular prices
Adv. II. Il.
Dickey's Old Peliable Eye Water
cools and heals red eyes. Doesn't
hurt. Red fielding box. All drug
gists.-Adv. ca
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-21
EOBBY JONES AND TOMMY ARM
OUR FEATURED THE MONTH
OF BRIDES

The poor showing Of Bobby
Jones and the victory Of Tommy
Armour in the U. :. open golf cham
pionship tourney were the high spots
OF the month OF brides.
Atlanta Bobby started off in the
open with a score Of rs. His c c
ond round found him with a score
or y. and he wound up the tout
ney with a total OF 500 strokes. His
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-21

tied the tennis world by Debating
Mrs. Molia Bjurstrdt MaIlary in the
opening play or the Wimbledon tour
ncy.
Elizabeth Ryan. sister Californian
Of Helen. added to the interest in
the tourney IN defeating Mrs. Kit-
IN Mckane Godfrey. considered Eng
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-21
MRS. YOE IMPROVING

Mrs. T. j. Voc. wife Of the super
intendent Of the Brownsville schools,
il reported to be improving from a
spell of sickness from which she
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-21
BULLETIN

First figures lowest temperature
last night; second. highest yester-
day; third, wind velocity at s a. m:
fourth. rainfall past 20 hours.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-21
BABY RORN

Especial 70 The Heraldl
SAN BENITO. Dec. 2t.-Mr. and
Mrs. Paul Reeves are tho parents
Of 4 baby girl born last Thursday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-21
Mission Reports
Heavy Rainfall

MISSION. Dec. II. Rainfall
throughout the Mission section Tues
day night was heavy and extended as
far west as Rio Grande City. ac-
cording 20 reports received here.
The unirrirated section Of Hidalgo
county also was thoroughly drenched.
No damage has been done in this
section by tho cold weather. and the
rain which accompanied the north
~ was badly needed, especially in
The unirrigated areas.
Perfect Christmas Reception with
, Radiola rs. Terms. Radiola Parlor.
ADV. >
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-21

Get the Christmas Music on a
Grosley Band Box. Radioia Parlor-
Adv. "a.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-21

The Best Christmas Present for
the whole family Is a Crosley Radio.
Radiola Parlor. Adv. %.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-21

Perfect Christmas Reception with
a Radiola Is. Terms. Radiol. Parlor.
ADV. ..
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-21

The Best Christmas Present for
the whole family Il a CroSley Radio.
Radioia Parlor. Adv. 81.
Evening star., 1927-09-26
'DORAN OUTLINES
WORK Of DRY FORCE
Seizures and Prosecutions in
Three Months Substantially
Increased, He Says.

| Increase Of from II to % per cent
| in the seizures of stills, liquor auto
mobiles and in the number of prose
Cutions reported for the months Of
June. July and part Of August was an
nounced today by Prohibition Commits
, Sioner Doran.
\ statistical summary prepared at
the commissioners request for the en-
ire country during that period dis
'losed Dr Doran said that this in
HreaSe was apparent not only az COM
pared to the same three months last
year but to any three months of the
same year.
The records showed that it had
fallen off a little during the Spring in
the matter of jury trials because of
lack Of money, due to the failure of
the deficiency bill in Congress. but
enforcement otherwise, DR.. Doran said,
was proceeding at pace which he
characterized as highly encouraging.
Facts Learned on Recent Trip.
Dr. Dcran said he had obtained per
Sonhl confirmation of the increased
activity OF the prohibition enfcic ce-
ment machine while on his trip to the
Middle West. from which he has iust
returned. He visited Chicago. 81
Paul omaha and Kansas city. There
was clear indication. he said, that
the rank and fife were doing good
work
One of the evidences. he said. was
the increased price of bootleg beer in
the Middle West. He was told. he
said, chat this had risen recently from
SO barrel 10 S65 a barrel
The alcohol situation, DR. Doran be-
lleved, was under much better control
and he found that the reputable drug
giSts of the country as represented at
the convention of the retail druggists
at Kansas City were of the same
mind as the Treasury in trying to
keep conditions clean as possible in
the commercial alcohol business.
Difficulties Noted.
The two principal difficulties in the
Middle West We're alley brewing and
moonshining. Big illicit stills and
breweries, however he said. were being
detected soon after their installation
and were being destroyed before the
owners could reimburse themselves
for the original investment let alone
any profit. He personally witnessed.
he said, $4,000 still, which had been
destroyed while it was still new and
long before. he estimated, it could even
have paid for itself.
Evening star., 1927-09-26
GERMANS ARRIVE IN u. S.
FOR RADIO CONFERENCE
Nine Government Representatives
and Ten Commercial Men to
Attend Sessions Here.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, September 26.-Nine
German government representatives
and 10 German commercial radio men
arrived today on the liner New York
TO attend the international radio con.
ference. which will begin at Washing.
ton. October 4.
The party was headed by Otto
'Arendt, chief of the departments of
telephone, telegraph and radio of the
postal ministry. With him were Her
man .Geiss, Hans Harbich, Richard
Hormung, Albert Kanberg and Armin
Lindow, all of the postal ministry;
Gunther Suadicarfi of the defense
ministry. Arthur Werner of the traffic
ministry and yilhelrna Ft,n Ahlfeld OF
the German Steamship Owners Asso.
cia ation of Berlin.
Mr.. Arendt said his delegation was
interested in regulations to ia ci1itate
the handling of radio messages at
sea as well as in the general develop
ment of radio.
Evening star., 1927-09-26
Gazing Backward.

When I was Young and feeling
grand, intent on ralIing in the bones,
there was a rival hot dog stand, con-
Quoted by guy named Jones. This
Jones, whose life was void of fun was
living in a narrow court. and he had
children by the ton, and aunts and
nieces to support. His competition
made me tired. although he was;
good old scout; he got much trade that
l desired, and / resolved to run him
out. And so l sold my hot dog wares
at prices that he could not meet, and
laid all kinds OF gins and snares in
ambush for his weary feet. By strate-
gems | gained my point, by strate-
gems / know were mean; and SO one
day he closed his joint, and vanished
from that busy scene. He led away
his wife and aunts, his nieces and his
children nine, all heaving heartsick
sobs and pants-this was the triumph
that was mine. For years had for
gotten him, while people watched my
smoke ascend; but now my eyes are
weak and dim, and I am old and near
the end. And ever as 1 rub my bones
with liniment for rheumatic, I'm
thinking of the luckless Jones; / often
wonder where he Is. I'm thinking OF
his weeping kids as they went trail.
ing down the street, and Of his aunts
with shabby lids, and nieces with no
pie to eat. This Jones, he haunts me
through the day and in my soul Gre
ates a fuss, and when at night l hit
the hay l dream about the poor old
cuss. When one is old no wad atones
for sins he pulled when life began: I'd
give a lot to find old Jones, and square
myself as best l can.
WALT MASON.
(Conyright 1921
Evening star., 1927-09-26
Reserve Corps Commissions.

Commissions in the Reserve Corps
of the Army have been issued by the
War Department to Jess T. Morris.
4211 Eighth street, as a major and
specialist. and to Frank A. Taylor,
206 Maryland avenue northeast. as a
second lieutenant in the Ordnance De-
partment.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-15

probably would be willing to have his downtown terminal elsewhere than at the Center. The other req son given. that the proposed bus line would be too competitive seems sound if one is to regard 1t as part of the P. U. C.'s functions to see that those in the business of trans portation do not suffer from compe- tition. Tn fact, that seems to be one of the functions exercised by this body. which must be a great satis- faction to the present transportation concerns.
 Perhaps the city has need Of few new bus lines that will not com pete with any of the present lines; if not now. it certainly will have such need within the early future. It IS pity that the petitioner for he Alden street line. instead of picking a route that would have been con- petitive with other routes, had not selected one that would have served people who now are not properly served or must walk considerable distance before reaching a line.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-15

Nevada and Montana: and these arc as powerless to aid the federal gov. ernment in the enforcement of pro- | hibition as New York. It can be said l therefore. that a species of nullifi- cation already exists in the five states without enforcement acts; and the possibility Is that sundry other states where anti-prohibtion sentl- ment is strong may adopt this meth cd of appeasing local prejudice to the federal law. This would leave the 18th amendment as a policy of government without a correlative in- vasion of states rights.
 YAe question naturally arises, will Coxhecticut join in such partial notification Of tho prohibition amendment? The story has been told that some such action was consid- cred by high officials in Connecti- cut, and after q sub-rosa decision to the effect it would be a good plan 1t was quietly placed before the gov ernor. where the plan was allowed to be shelyed.
 Prohibition politics in Connecti- cut are peculiar. The prejudice against the 18th amendment Is great, especially in the cities, and virtually all of the city newspapers are drip ping wet. Our officials. however. straddle the prohibition issue with astonishing celerity; they seem 10 be imbued with the wish to ''let we'll enough alone"
 The fact that the grand old party in this state Is virtually dry; the grand old party newspapers are fighting wet; and amid this poltco- prohibition confusion the grand old party gets a large slice of the angry wet vote.
 It would seem that the G. o. P. newspapers give the impression that the party is wet when in reality it is quite dry.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-15
PROMISING ESTIMATES AND THE BLEACHERS

Ones faith in the financial per spicacity of various civic sport pro- moters is somewhat shaken in con- tcmplating the remarkable mix-up incident to the operation of the new bleachers in Willow Brook park. The estimating of prospective income seems to have been of an euthuslas- tic nature, and now that the income has been less than was anticipated, somebody must hold the well known sack until the disappointing busi- ness Is strengthened out
 The park board seems to be facing a problem such as IL never faced be- fore: the New Britain Athletic as- sociation likewise is faced with hard thinking; the guarantors who came to the front with gobs of public spirit at the command likewise are inclined to view the situation with  some alarm.
 The trouble seems to have been that rosy promises were made and accepted at par. The income from the games evidently was pictured as easily capable of meeting the finan- cial obligations. The promises were not drawn up on legal papers. how ever, and now 1t even appears that the promisors had no authority to make so many Of them.
 From all of this It is clear that the best way to do business is to get things down on black and white be- fore proceeding with necessary con- struction. So far as can be seen with good eyesight, the only things that got down on black and white in this transaction were the notes held by the New Britain Trust Co. and the obligations of the ruarantors.
 The experience may be onerous, but taken by and large, it Is worth something to learn that it is best not 10 rely too much upon word of mouth when ambition and civic pride urge action.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-15
"VIVA IISD1W

Our flying ambassador to MeAlco has achieved another notable ac- complishment in his remarkable career. So complete is public confl- dsnce in Colonel Lindbergh's ability to attain any goal he sets out to reach that there was scarcely any one who doubted he would reach Mexico City, Yet the last two hours of flying were hazardous in the ex- irene: the mountains beneath were inhospitable to a forced landing, the sense of direction failed because Of faulty maps, for once instrument flying" seemed destined to fall, Lit tie wonder, therefore. that the flying amba ssador had an uneasy two hours between Tampico and Mexico City, and that an extra hour or so was added to the estimated flying time. But Lindy got there finally; he usually gets there. That IS a charac- teristic of the worlds leading air man.
 The reception to LindberGh Tn Mexico City has brought out more American flags than the city has ever seen before. It means that wave of good feeling has sprung up between the two republics. Llnd- bergh has succeeded where count less diplomatic mummery has fail- ed.
 "Mexico is a great country and we out to see more of it, was one Of the colonel's quoted statements be- fore he left on his latest air eXpedl- ton. And suiting action to the word, he is seeing more of 1t. at the samo time giving MeSicans and Americans something to unite about, something to cheer about, something upon which to join in "Vivaing'.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-15

themselves independent and elected Prince Christian Frederick of Den- mark as their king.
 Q. What officials of the federal government can e-impeached? A. President, vice-president, and all civil officers of the United States are liable to impeachment for trea> son. bribery or other high crimes and misdemeanors and upon con- viction can be removed from office. 0. How long can . naturalized American citizen stay abroad with out losing American citizenship? A. Two years in his native land or i've years in any other foreign country, after which time one is presumed to have ceased to become an American citizen. in the absence of countervailing evidence.
 Q. Are all air mail pilots mem- bers of the L. s. Army Air Corps?
 A. No.
 Q. How are steel rails weighed, by the foot or yard?
 A. By the yard Standard rails weigh from 1eo to 140 pounds per yard.
 Q. Tn the 1925 world series be- tween Washington and Pittsburgh did Washington win the first three games and then lose the last four?
 A. Washington won the first game, lost the second, won the third and fourth. and then lost the fifth, sixth and seventh.
 c. Does the widow of a man who served in the world war continue to receive payments on her insurance if she remarries?
 A. Remarriage Of a widow does not affect any payments she may be receiving on insurance taken out by her husband during the world war. She will continue to receive such payments until the full amount of the insurance has been paid.
 c. What is the meaning of the name Parsons?
 A. It Is an English family name based on an occupation and means son of the parson" or preacher.
 c. By whom was the presidents yacht, the Mayf1ower. built?
 A. By the J. and c. Thompson company. Clyde Bank. Scotland.
 Half the garage equipment in Dublin is from the United States.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-15
ARCH STREET WIDENING
 PROJECT

It Is a source of satisfaction to learn that one of the most impor- tant problems confronting those who have been assiduously endeavoring to have Arch street widened has been removed. If 1t had been neces- sery to pay s1o,ooo to the South Congregational church it is probable that there would have been no wid- ening of the street for some time, for these are days of municipal economy, and s1o.O0o looks like q mint just now, especially consider ing that the money would have been applied to widening only one point in the project.
 It will be necessary, however. to spend some money to go through with the widening; bow much is yet to be determined. It cannot be very much considering the benefits expected, however. as the propo- nents of the plan look forward hope fully to an inclusion of the amount necessary in next years budget.
 Arch street property owners ap- pear to have been serious enough about it to make the outlay for the city as low as possible Land has been offered without claim for dam ages in excess of benefits, and the South church will donate two feet of land on the Arch street side of the edifice property.
 For year or so the only widen ing that has been observable along Arch street has been that along the Honeyman building, recently con- structed. It is quite likely that be- fore another year rolls round the entire street will be similarly widen ed. Most citizens consider the wid oning of this downtown artery as vastly important; and as street wid- cnings go, the outlay attached to the improvement is certain to be very low.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-15

You can get an answer to an, question of fact or information b3 writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau 1922 New York avenue. Washington D. C.. enclosing two cents in stamp, for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can ex. tended research be undertaken. All ] other questions will receive a per. sonal reply. Unsigned requests can. not be answered. All letters are con- | fdential.-Editor. Q. How many Quakers are in Great Britain and Ireland? 1 A. The Society of Friends tQuakers) consists of 19,0S1 mem. bers and has 376 places of worship in Great Britain and in Ireland it has 27 places of worship and e,237 members.
 Q. Why does the ocean not freeze the same as lakes?
 A. There are two reasons. Salt water freezes at a lower tempera- ture than fresh water and oceans are deep enough so that the tenn perature of the whole body of water does not reach the freezing point. The cold water on the surface sinks to the bottom and is replaced by warm water which rises to the top. Q. What is the area of Holland and what city there Is the largest A. The land area is 12,5s2 square miles. and including water it Is 13,2o5 squar emiles Amsterdam having a population of 712,222 is the largest city.
 0. How old Is the Queen of the Netherlands?
 A. She was born August 3l. 1880. 0, What calendar do the Rus- sians use?
 A. They now use the Gregorian calendar-the same as the rest of the Christian nations.
 Q. What do status quo" and status quo ante" mean?
 A. Status quo" Is translated into English the state in which" mean ing the present or previous con- dtion or position. Status quo ante" is translated lin the state which was before"
 Q. Who was Edward Williams Morley?
 4. An American chemist who col laborated with Michaelson in meas uring the speed of light.
 c. What part did Clara Bow play in "The Keeper of the Rees"?
 A. The part of Alice Louise Cameron Nolly).
 Q. How many immigrants were admitted to this country in 1926?
 A. 3o4.4Ss.
 c. What does Beau Geste mean?
 A. "Reau" means fine, beau- tiful: "geste' means an adventure, exploit or gesture. Translated it might mean "a beautiful gesture, "a fine adventure" or gallant ex- ploit'.
 Q. When was Norway separated from Denmark
 A. By treaty Of January II. 1874. Norway was ceded to the king of Sweden by the king of Denmark, but the Norwegian people declared
New Britain herald., 1927-12-15
ENOUGH Bi SES,
Is VERDICT

Upon the heels of the announce ment that consideration is being giy- en to the congestion of buses at the Center. comes the verdict of the Public Utilities Commission that the proposed Alden street bus line sha Il not have franchise. And one Of the reasons given was that an additional bus line would intensity congestion O. buses around the triangle.
 That objection, however, does not
New Britain herald., 1927-12-15
Observations On He Weather

Washington, Dec. l5.-Forecast for Southern New England: Cloudy, followed by rain tonight and Friday. Not quite so cold tonight Fresh to strong east winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Rain tonight and Friday. Not so cold tonight. Fresh to strong southeast winds.
 Conditions: A disturbance Of considerable intensity is centered over the Maritime Provinces and the north Atlantic ocean, Pressure Is relatively high over the middle At- lantic and New England states with crest of pressure over upper Quebec, Doucet reporting 3o.+2 inches. The Colorado disturbance now over spreads the Mississippi valley region with center of 29.5S at St. Paul. Minnesota, and with trough extend- ing southward to tho east Texas coast. Temperatures are higher this morning in the Ohio valley but are lower in the north Atlantic states, the lake region and the plains states
 Conditions favor for this vicinity partly cloudy with slowly rising temperature followed by light rain.
 Temnerafures vesfArhav.