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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13
SURVEY BEING MADE
OF WAR Department
Secretary Davis Seeks Improve
ment in Business Methods on
Basis Of Greatest Economy.

Acting under special direction of
Secretary Dwight f. Davis. Maj. Gen.
Hi A. Helmick. inspector general of
the Army, is making a complete eff
hciency survey of all the bureaus and
offices of the War Department now
administering the affairs of the mill
tary establishment, with general
view of improving business methods
on the most economical basis
The inspector general has about
completed his survey of the business
office of the Secretary. and has given
his immediate personnel a clean bill
OF health. Gen. Helmick will continue
his personal inspection in all the bu-
reaus and offices. and will have the co.
operation of the chiefs of those in
charge. II any changes of Importance
ara found to be desirable, such as con.
soIidation of bureaus, the recon.
mendations agreed upon will be sub
mitted to Congress at its coming SEES
sion for the necessary legislative au-
thority. but the belief is expressed
that no such action will be necessary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13
TRAFFIC EXPERT
OUTLINES NEEDS
Utilities and Planning Bodies
Hold Meeting to Discuss
Transportation Trend.

The future transportation needs of
ference yesterday between members
of the Public Utilities Commission and
officials of the National Capital Park
and Planning Commission, who have
had an expert making studies of the
subject recently.
This expert. Earl o. Mills of ST.
Louis. who will make a report at the
monthly meeting Of the park com
mission Saturday, outlined his work
thus far to the public utility officials,
but no conclusions We're reached.
Agreed in General.
1t was learned following the CON
ference that members of the utilities
commission agreed in a general way
with officials of the park commission
in the belief that eventually there
will have to be street railway trans
portation entering the area of the new
public building project from west of
Seventeenth street. on the theory that
il will not he feasible to transport all
of the employees who will he in the
triangle via north and south streets
in the business section.
Some consideration has been given
to an underground street car line run.
nins from some point west of Seven
teenth street into the triangle.
Report on Saturday.
Although Mr.. Mills will make re,
port to the park commission Satur-
day. that commission will wait several
months before acting on it In order to
obtain full expression of views from
the railway companies, the utilities
commission and other. interested
groups.
conference similar to that held
Yesterday will be held tomorrow be-
tween the park officials and the heads
of the two street railway companies
as preliminary step to the meeting
Saturday. . Mr.. Mills has devoted his
survey primarily to the layout of
tracks and possible methods of i'm
proved routing to take care of the
future requirements as the city grows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-13
LADY MARLlNG KILLED
IN AUTOMOBILE CRASH
Wife of British Diplomat Meets
Death, Her Companion. Lady
Cheetham, Critically Injured.

BY the Associated Press
PARIS, September 13.-Lady Mar.
ling. wife of Sir Charles Murray
Marling. British diplomat, was killed
and Lady Cheetham. divorced wife of
Sir Milne Cheetham, British Minister
to Copenhagen. was critically injured
in an automobile crash Sunday be.
tween Dieppe and Pourville. Both
are we'll known in society. on the
continent and in Great Britain. VII.
liam Gardner. director of the Grand
Hotel at Pourvilie. who was driving,
was also badly injured.
The car ran into the customs house
and overturned. Lady Marling died
shortly afterward without regaining
consciousness.
Lady Marling was the daughter of
Gen. Sir John Slade and she was at
one time head of the British Relief
Commission in Russia.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-31
81 think we'd all just better move in here" she said at last.

do as much work as she could crowd
into two or three hours.
And every day 1t seemed TO her
that the little place grew more and
more dingy. For she no longer had
time to keep the silver shining like
plate glass. 10 scrub the dining room
rug with carpet soap nee a month,
and TO do all the little extra things
that had made he flat so attractive
in spite Of its old furniture.
On Sundays Mrs. Jerome, with
Mabel and Mile and Beau, would
come out to the blouse by the Side
Of the Road" for dinner.
They never offered to pay for II.
They simply came and ate il and
went away again without g word of
thanks. Once Mabel even went SO
fas as to complain because they al
ways had the same food.
"Why don't you ever have duck for
a change ?" she whined. I'm so tired
Of chicken and apple pie and so on,
that l can hardly swallow them"
well, il you don't like what we
have here, you know exactly what
you can do, my girl" Aunt Emily
told her grimly. "There are lots Of
other restaurants where you can go
and pay for what you eati'
After that Mabel and Beau stayed
away for two weeks. But on the
third Sunday they were back again,
hungry as ever.
On the first Sunday night in April
Mrs. Jerome drove out with Ted
Sloan.
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She had had Sunday dinner there
Us usual. and Sally and Aunt En-
looked at each other with surprise
when she walked in at dusk.
81 just can't stand it any longerl"
she walled the minute she was inside
the door Of the dining room, which
luckily happened to be empty.
Tears sprang 70 her misty blue
eyes as she spoke. and she put her
hand on the back Of her chair
YEARLY.
stand what?" snapped Aunt
Emily, who never had any sympathy
for her. Or any pity, either.
"The way ! live" moaned Mrs.
Jerome IN nswer Goodness knows
I've kept my mouth closed for four
months, but I've got TO speak out
nowl There's no one 10 turn a hand
decent cup Of coffee for me in the
morning, or a glass Of hot milk for
me at night. Beau tries TO get break
fast in the morning. but he burns
the toast every day OF his lifei And
Mabel and Mile have Clipped every
dish in the house and broken the
rest"
She gave a gulp and went on tear
fully. They've all gone out now,
and left me alone with nothing but
the ticking Of the clock for company.
and ] can't stand 1t. I can't stand
It'll" She broke into frank and loud
sobbing.
Sally made n move towards her,
| but Aunt Emily laid a firm hand or
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-31
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DEVELOP into
e.. PNEUMONIA

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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-31
Campbell Talks
'ToB Business Men


SAN BENITo, Oct. 31.-Extensicr
Of credit is no longer . guessing OF
q gambling game" said Tom Camp
bell in a talk on Opening nm Ae-
count" the principal address made
mt the meeting CT the San Benitc
Merchants Association here Friday
night. He urged. merchants not "a
70 on a~ppcarancee but 70 give appli-
cants for credit blanks 70 fill out
with the required information.
"A credit bureau accurately or.
gained and efficiently handled ID
an institution Of value In improvinr
the tone of q community's credit
Mr.. Campbell said and added tina;
the credit bureau should be the
watchdog of every merchants bus,
mess.
A playlet. Trials of n Credit
Gfanter." was presented By Harry
ADDISON and Charles Bowie.
Mrs. John Clark sang three solos
accompanied by Mrs. +. w. Colnery
and Mrs. G. A. Fisher gave two read
ings.
President j. VI. Jones presided
Rev. r. M. Davis opened the meet
ing with the invocation.
A number Of credit songs sung u
popular tunes were presented at the
opening and close Of the meeting
with Mrs. A. b. Calder nc the piano
The banquet was held at the Stone
wall Jackson hotel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-31
CROW RETURNS
TO This CITY.
Three Methodist Pas
tors in Valley Are
Transferred

disappointment Of all Valley Meth
odist pastors to their old churches.
with three exceptions. vas announced
by Bishop John M. Moore, at the clos
ing session Of the West Texas Meth
ocist conference in Corpus Christi,
sunday night, according TO sdvices
received here Monday.
Rev. j. L. Lovett was renamed
presiding elder Of the district, and
%. G. Crow, pastor Of the First Meth
puiEt church here, is TO begin his
fifth year in Brownsville, the bishop
announced. Rev. Grow, under the
1our-year rule, was scheduled for an
other appointment, but members OF
his congregation and friends here
were 80 strong in their urging his re-
appointment that his return here was
decicNa upon.
The new church al Edcouch was Of
ficialiy recognized at the conference
and &C. Baumgartner Of Edinburg
was appointed the pastor. Rev. Baum
&artner has been in the evangelistic
services for a number Of years, and
IN recent months has been conduct
5nR services at Edcouch. He Is ex-
pscted 10 remove his home to that
town.
Rev. z. ". Lilies was appointed pas
tor Of the Edinburg church to succeed
IA. 8. Goodenough, who was removed
to Beeville. Rev. Lilies was formerly
presiding elder OF the San Marcos
district and has been making his
home In that city.
New appointments for Donna and
La Fsria were announced. w. ;.
Ezxell being named for the Donna
post 70 Nueceed j. A. Ruffner, who
has been Sent to Falfurrias. W. L.
Carl a newcome in the district was
chosen for the La Feria appointment
10 succeed Rev. l.. Davis.
Rev. l.. A. Boone, II was announced,
will be returned 70 his old place at
Kaymondville.
The list Of appointments for the
Brownsville district follows:
Presiding elder. J. Z. Lovett;
Brownsville, O. q. Crow; Combes
Circuit, TO be supplied; Donna. W.
s.. Exell; Donna circuit. W. +. Bush;
Edinburg, z. v. Lilies; Edcouch, G.
C. Baumgartner; Hargill, Harry Pea
cock: Harrington. j. T. King; La
FeriA. w. r.. Curl; Los Fresnos, II.
-. Day; McAllen, J. Grady Tim
mons: Mercedes. r. s. Pierce; Mis-
aion, Charles Nixon; Pharr, r. q.
RAIDER; Primera-Santa Rosa, G. I.
Gibbons; Raymondville, T. A. Boone;
San Benito. T. N. Barton; Weslaco,
b. A. Myers.
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he rarn and pushed ther back into the
corner where she was standing.
ETH settle this" she said under
her breath. and then looked sttaight
ut her unhappy sister-in-law.
~WeIl, what do you want to do
about it," she asked both hands
spread out on her knees. and her
whole attitude one 81 warlike def
ance. Il suppose you want Sally to
come back home and give up the
only chance she'll ever have to make
some money"
Money!" II was Ted Sloan's voice
raised in derision. II don't see how
| you're going TO make any money in
q tomb like thisl There's a new
roadEouse called The Lark opening
III a couple Of weeks, and it's going
TO get all the trade you have now.
It's only a mile up River road, end
IFS going 70 have "a marimba band
and a great big dance hail"
Aunt Emily paled. Who tcld you
all this 7" she asked, and Ted smiled
mysteriously.
"Oh, | get around in my business
and hear things" he said. He was
secretly pleased 70 annoy Aunt En-
ily. for he missed Sally, and he felt
as If Aunt Emily had robbed him of
her. 1.-The people who used to run
The Blue Lagoon are opening this
knew place, | understand"
Aunt. Emily stared for a moment
longer. Then she shifted her quick
eyes back to Mrs. Jerome's face.
"Well. I asked you what you want
to do about all this-about SaAly's
coming hame?" she snapped. II can't
do without her right now!"
Mrs. Jerome cleared her throat. Il
\ think we'd ell better move right in
here, then she faltered, but her
face was set with determination.
latter all, Sally's first duty IL TO
take care of me-and if she can't
/ come to me I'll have to come here
where she is"
Aunt Emily's mouth dropped open.
Sally saw that she was trying &c
say something, but words failed her
"Of all the selfish things | ever
heard oft" she cried, at last. "Tc
try 10 come and load yourselves or
"a just because you're all too lazy
TO do a little work. Three grown
women in that flat Of yours, and nc
one Of you able 70 make a cup OF
coffee or put some milk on the
stovel You're a fine lot, the whole
Of YOU"
Under this TRADE Mrs. jerome
never fiickered an eyelash. Aunt
Emily had been saying insulting
things like this to her for years
and she was quite used to them.
The more excited Aunt En- became
the more calm and unruffled she
was. She took out a handkerchief
and wiped her red-rimmed eyes with
it. Then she settled her hat, drew
on her gloves, and got up to go.
"Well, | guess ! settled her hashl'
said Aunt Emily, with great salts
faction when Ted's little Cheap
sides" had vanished down the road
under the gray spring sky. "Th'
very idea of her thinking that tina
whole gang could come and droI
down on US like a lot OF squatters
Thank heaven / have the courage K
tell them all to keep away, even 4
you haven't"
On a bright morning q week later
when River toad was a green sunlii
highway. she and Sally came out
from town in high spirits.
They had hired a jazz orchestra
and the price of chickens had come
down 4 cent pound.
"0ur luck has turnedi" cried Aunt
Emily, as they swung into the yard
all emerald grass and budding
shrubs on this first warm day.
Then her voice dropped a whole
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-31
Special Rates to
Fair Announced

HARLfNGEN, Oct. 2i.-Thousands
Of visitors from Houston, San An
tonic, and other large cities are ex-
pected TO acquaint themselves with
the Rio Grande Valley and its prod
ucts and 10 80 back boosters for TINS
region. with announcement Monday
that special rates have been declared
on ali railways for the Valley Mid
Winter fair here November "a to De-
Jeemkez. h
Within $50 miles Of the fair, there
will be rates Of far and a half, fare
and one-third, and fare and one-half,
according TO Information given by
railroad officials to Mrs. ). @. Wood
worth. assistant 10 the president OF
the fair.
Tickets will be sold on November
r.. Is, and az, with final return limit
81 December 5 north Of San Antonio
and Houston, and intermediate points.
tickets will be sold November % TO
ne inclusive, final.
WIN. Pern-5 Cents-A Good Cigar
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-31

WIN. PENS cents-A Good ciga
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-31
San Benito Girl
Has Teacher Post

SAN BEN1To. Oct ss-Miss Ruth
Reed, daughter OF Mrs. c. M. cash
of San Benito. has been made AS
sistsnt instructor In educational psy-
chology nc the University Of Texas
according to word received BY her
parents. She II q member Of the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-31

scale lower. What under the n Y"
abe Easped.
For u large moving u was drawn
up before the house and two men
we're taking furniture out Of IL just
~ fast az they could.
(T0 Be C0NTNUEDl
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-31

CARDIFF. Walrss-A nsil had been
driven through the brain cf N wornan
whose body was found o. the beach
at Penarth-
New Britain herald., 1927-01-03
Lake Placid Lures Socially Prominent Winter Fans

tBy Pacific & Atlanticl
Hundreds of socially prominent
folk are making the most of the
winter sports at Lake Placid,
N. Y, Americas St. Moritz.
Here's Mrs. James Donahue of
New York getting a ride at ex-
pense of Agnes Donahue.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-03

(By Pacific ( Atlantic)
Speak up, gents. Gene Tunney
is waiting for suitable oppo-
pom mt to mix with him for the
much coveted heavyweight crown.
L. to r.: Promoter Fugazy, Gene,
Billy Gibso. in a confab at New
York on the champs next match.
-ur1ey went into this conference
III. ediately upon his return
from Maine. Tex Richard, it has
been rumored, is chewing furi-
ouslv on his panatellas.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-03

{By Pacific & Atlantic)
Hundreds of children took part
in annual children's holiday fes-
tival at New York CARRIED in
costumes of all manner and de-
scription. Among those present
was little Miss Francis Infante.
6, who wore this unique garb,
that of a musical top. Some
harmony, eh, what?
New Britain herald., 1927-01-03

(By Pacific Atlanticl
Wall collapsed, killing three fire.
men in this terrific Winnipeg,
Canada, theatre fire. Many others
were injured. The fremen bat
tied the flames in below zero
temperature. 7 h e immediate
vicinity was terrorized by extent
of fire, fearing it would spread
beyond control. The dense vol
umes of smoke shown in picture
greatly hampered firemen.
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(Copyright, 1877, ~ Ben Syndicate, Incl

where they had left off. While she
+ !. But SO much had happened
to her.
why did you think should do
the calling?" she ventured.
His brown eyes were reproachful.
could I? After being caught
red-handed by your good-looking
husband? I didn't want to en-
barrsss you, dear. And I was sure
if you really wished to see me you'd
let me know"
She swallowed that doubtfulIy.
Eve thought of you often" he
said. ~
Have your"
"Of course! You see, had hoped
we might establish a permanent
friendship"
Diana was touched.
There's no reason we shouldn't"
she said. Particularly now!"
rNow?"
"Yes. You see, I've left my hus-
band"
Good God" he replied, and sud-
denly she knew he was retrench-
ing. He was afraid she expected
something of HIM.
Diana smiled and let him think it.
isn't 1t nice?" she cried, gaily.
I'VE can see each other as often as
we like"
This is quite a shock to me-"
Staunton replied, gravely. when
did it happen?"
Several months ago. The day
after we had tea together" she ex-
planned innocently.
"You don't mean you left him on
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account of me? Or anything I SAID
or didP"
met exactly" she admitted. She
was feeling a diabolic pleasure in
disconcerting him. But of course
was more or less influenced by
what you said about a career. /
am studying to become an actress. .
He seemed relieved.
"Oh, that's splendid. Just the
thing for you, Mrs. vane."
Diana did not miss the instant
formality.
"I' mgoing to wish you all kinds
Of success"
That's awfully sweet of you" she
answered.
But she knew now she could never
ask this man to help her find a
rooms He was too obviously upset
at realizing that she had taken his
advice seriously. Too afraid she
might infringe on his own hard
won freedom.
After all, Diana decided wisely,
Irritation with another mans
wife is not nearly SO fascinating
after she leaves the restraining
environment of her home.
Whispering audacious remarks to
a pretty, bored wife is much more
thrilling than to hold that same
young woman's band without fear
of interruption.
All this and more was stamped
on Staunton's anxious face. SO
Diana thanked him prettily and
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| haps she was! She wasn't denying
it. But if she was so unworthy Of
love, why didn't he leave her alone?
She hadn't asked him to be re-
sponsible for her.
She was crying now, f1ercely and
with abandon. 1t was SO like Ar
thur to stay up all night looking
for her and then remind her of it.
But she'd settle things this time.
She would go away and not let any
one know.
When she came down with her
bag, Mrs. Burton looked at her sad
ly. Diana thought the distress in
her voice was genuine.
"You. aren't going now?" she
asked.
81 think I'd better. But won't
send for my trunk until I'm settled
again."
But it isn't necessary for you to
go today" Mrs. Burton repeated.
''Your room and board are paid un-
til the first Of next week."
I know, but I'd rather leave now.
There are plenty of places I can
CO."
In spite of her 6ravado she had
a sinking sensation as she left the
shabby little house. She had been
safe there. Would she be able to
find room by herself? Vivian had
warned her of the danger of going
just anywhere"
If Paul were well he could have
assisted her. She disliked inquiring
at the school,. j.. Suddenly she re-
membered Edward Staunton. She
stopped in drug store and tele-
phoned him.
He seemed quite surprised to hear
from her.
20, Mrs. Vane. How are your"
II should like to see you," she re-
quested ]. frankly. If you can ar
Did he hesitate, or was it her SUI
preventative imagination? At any
rate, there was a pause before he
replied: THAT will be delightful.
Can you meet me for lunch?"
He suggested a small restaurant
not far from where she was. But
as she waited for him she wished
she had not called. Renewing their
friendship had not seemed to cause
him any overwhelming joy.
How silly I am" she thought,
amused. "I'm asking a favor of
him. Why should he be thrilled?"
Nevertheless, his greeting seemed
cordial. And after they were seated
he said: BLESS your heart, Diana,
thought you had forgotten me-"
What did you expect me to do?"
"JuSt what you did, only sooner"
Diana sighed. He was beginning
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! asked, "Who is this fellow, Diana?'
+, Hes a student at Seton's," Diana
faltered. II suppose you don't be-
lieve me, either"
Eyes, I do" Arthur answered
coldly. cts exactly the crazy kind
of thing you'd do. It doesn't ado
anything to my opinion of you, but
I suppose that's the least of youl
worries"
Tears rushed into Diana's eyes
with his protestation of faith. but al
his last words she tossed her head
and cried angrily. ut certainly is
You've no reason to worry, no mat
ter WHAT I do"
Thanks" he retorted, It'll try to
remember that"
But as she started for the door
she ran after him.
Arthur, I AM sorry you've been
tup all night"
mo, you're not. You're utterly
selfish. Nothing do for you mat
tiers tinker'S damn"
Mrs. Burton looked shocked, but
he seized his hat and left. Diana
sank into chair.
Her knees were shaking, but when
Mrs. Burton began to praise her
husband she said stubornly, You're
wasting your time. Nothing could
induce me to go back to him.
But what are you going to do?
you can't-you MUSTN'T go on
like this"
Diana rose. AS always, when
faced with an important decision.
she felt very calm and outside of
herself"
"At any rate I shan't bother you,"
she said. mo doubt you mean it
for the best, but our points of view
are too different for me to stay on
here comfortably"
THAT'S very true" agreed Mrs.
Burton. Particularly if you con-
tinue to run around with other men.
I have the morals of my own girls
to consider"
ST know" Diana said, more gently.
please don't think me ungrateful
for taking me in as long as you
have"
The older woman's voice followed
her up the stairs, you'll live to
regret this, Diana"
Diana smiled as she locked her
door, but moment later she had
flung herself on the bed. Why did
it disturb her so to see Arthur? She
didn't love him. But his eyes looked
so beaten, so sad!
When he said he believed her she
wanted to throw her arms about his
neck. Then, as usual, he had to
spoil it. 8
He had accused her of ingrati-
tude. Selfishness, too! Well, per-