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u stGfes ch+bei4ss. f4}o skS. Ra's eng .'~s
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ATTRACTIVE TWO NOON BATH AND
Iit3h.aefts apartment Rooms a's* 49,
Lybl -! AlThl p't.g%its go ~ ~ $50 So -
lady ~ EEFthEHFkT tDhGFhIhL.
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ftess BnS sfGT rtn 0ft3cs 10
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sn.ggaafA a5tE aantLeF H&jk3nk Gsslan,E
ssie0aklS,s; yassa ~. IN. U. b.sI@ss9. f14'
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Shelley and Mary were Frustrated by their sor-
row. Shesy's health suffered. But they pulled
themselves together. Mary eomforted by the
birth Of another. son. She studied Greek and
wrote and cared for2hsr baby. Always she was
ready with cheerful spirits for Shelley. who turned
with vigorous energy to his work.
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RE(T RO0NS-l7NFCRNISHED

Mt Pleasant. I446 Fairmont n.w.-.nd
Too- large pleasant front room. coy miG-
Gle -oor1: hack room with fireplace and gas
range: hwd. floors. tiled bath steam sesi d
ras elec viii accommodate 40 aculis. SSo San
s,rria furnished room. first floor. front. S~u
Sf~sightforwara people employed, who ap-
rregsi7te quiet resjful home. Hoard op'
Y
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Their t~o.ysar. old daughter, Claire, became
desoeratsIx ILL., They hurried with her to Venice.
Shelley had forgotten the passports necessary 70
enter the city but he pushed past the soldiers who
tried 70 atop him All to no end. For soon the child
iay dead in Mary's arms. A few months later their
three year old son died, too.
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z..6 ORO ST Ne kenilworth. D. C.-3
rcCrns and porch for hight Housekeeping;
electr4c,iy and heat; $50 per month can
q nv Sunday
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RENT HOISES-TJR UNFTR.

WIDOW. LEAVING CITY. VIII RENr
Sx-r4onn s,s;r,, home: ami; extra long .yarf:
nished slightly higher SO a. nv AD-
Div ~ W Et nv 10
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IS4S S:h ST. Nw-S unfurnished rooms
,rS use bath. including heat and gas; $50
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reI TNGRAHAM ST. NV rooms ! n = :
End floor trunt; h.-v b. southern eApVsG'e'
- SgD
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RENT HOUsEs-FURNIsHED.

7.ROOM AND BATH CHEVY CHASE
Detached, large grounds. garage. fruit gar
den coOi IN summer viii rent until Sep
tember: Phone Cleveland rs. 1fs
1906 WTsCONsfN AVE. S-W-6-ROOM
modern house large lot. double hack p6rrh.
on car lire Reasonable rent. Cali Decatur
1920 Or Cieve. 5222-J.
y ST. NEAR t0,h. HANDSOME LARGE
house beautifully furnished and sfiitsbie
for home or boarding house ~ the hlEhsst
tyDe. Nine bedrooms all very attractive:
hOt-~ater heat large bright basement.
Present tenant leaving 20 manage large hotel
plit other pe0ple living IN the house would
desire to remain. providing arrsuze!nsnf4
could BE- made satisfactorily. Price. $3.50
Der month
HERMAN r. GASCH
1926 New York Ave Main 3f50
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S2S LAMONT ST-Two bright front rooms.
10 a6uI;s for Ink: gas. heat. elec.'
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eu. they soon returned to England, and Shelley
cam. into some Of his fortune. A couple Of years
later Harriet killed herself, and Mary and Shelley
..r. m,rried They ideally happy. and
Sh.i,.x settled down work in earnest. He hated
the cold, 50 they went asai" to italy. where they
.xere settled when tragedy came upon them.
Evening star., 1928-01-13

In Pari. Shelley, Mary Goodwin and her step.
sister. Claire ciairmont, who later loved Lord
Byron. obtained money and started to Switzerland.
They bouaht a mule, and Claire rode Il, because
the rough roads bIistered her feet Mary and
Shelley, hand in hand laughing at life in the sum.
mer sunshine, walked happily beside Claire.
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NJ EN-
CAN YOU IMAGINE

EentinE newly furnished room n an s-s,ory 9T'
flower Hotel snd with telenhone in the
room ami all-nlght service at these rates
$40 TO SIG per week: sac 10 SOS per month
$3.50 per day.
Special rates Sar y iii a room or, ,spp!ica-
tien. Room eoUai ~ any hotel IN Washlus'
ton Club showers.
DE SALES CHAMBERS.
1875 he Sales 81 phcne Main 3191.
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TABLE BOARD
APAHYMl .Ts--FUHNihHED

S51s ooh ST Kw.-EDms .9eIe9. hon
quality pltSJs seFyec5 cjbissFs tNe fAhgS'
a. % Pot 2hSC
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ROOAIS--FURNISHED.


Large. we'll furnished room. quiet. select
home: downtown section; after pm. la
1881 VERMONT AVE Tdowntown Nicely
Furnished front room. kitchen, h.-w.h., cleo.
low rent. Ink. room. 50, - week.
bath: entire second foor. Warm, sunny.
SiS mo. Apply at store.
1882 18th ST. N,w.-Well kent room. near
hath: Walking distance: gentlemen.
81 E ST Nw.-sman sleeping room, ad'
1ssst, K ST, S:W-FTon, rooms, sinsIG and
s20 9Th ST. NW.-Two large single. house
kecnins rooms. gas. electr1city. Sc wk. Ia
1el3 o N.W-Lsrgc hriSht room, third
floor front: h.k.: for two, s. wk: II.
143l cLlFToN--Room. private family, inst.
hot water. Gentleman. Col. 46l3.
.1o. y ST. N.w.-Wen furnished room,
second floor: NV h.. electricity. Ia.
90 s.h ST, s.E.--l single room, ami.
front room. Elevator, ho; water, electricity.
1912 CALVERT ST. NV ---Larrc. front
room second floor. mar bath Tc!enhnnc.
ilcS 9th ST Nw-Comfortsbe rooms,
Ink annie heat. electric Mshts.
LANCE FRONT ROOM.
,s6S California r.w.--wiih or without
twin beds warm, clean, homehSe; near Am
hassadov Theaier, Potomac 2t53. -
FURNISHED ROOMS.
One and two room suites, with or without
bath. furnished complete: linen and maid
rates by week or month. from $3.50 week
up warm NfRSfEi1 NE SsTEi1 MA3ssfoSs. MIf,s3sssfEoDsSs
1861 FAIRMONT ST. NV.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ICnnAinnaI

SUPERIOR ELEVATOR APARTMENT.
splendid view; living room. bedroom. kitchen.
bath: sacrifice at SIS: owner taking 3
months trip. KELLOCK. 2456 Goth ST. NV.
Tel C3S3-J
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WESTMORELAND APARTMENTS - AT
tractive. furnished non-housekeeping apart
ment; long or short lease: cafe; sos; refer.
ence required. Telephone North Aba.
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RENT ROOMS-FUR. OR UNFUR.
i0Il -ih f-Two or three; hoi-water
heat Gas ranEc ami electricity: NEAR bus and
fun ca- lines: family OF adults: rent reason
ahla Phone Atlantic esn0-J.
1850 : E. front b k. rooms heat aid
gas: newly pspcned and painted. SO unt';
81. furnished 10
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WASTEU-~Itititsih

NINTKD- ufD3shsc rom sre tINi.entts.
~ ri.g.% With tNo bcisDb'fbl ll1f|fi, 10
ts,ns shert pag4y vii care fof children s',+r
tcEDll lGugs 4ntil 8 20 D1; attc n,t as7'yf =!
EQndsgs $50 pei month i1Ise %Zsf -
EyC,T7hTC nv STsJts ro,)sa ~ pr5VaDe home
,,yeteyar5y 3p EAcftI Heart parish AJs9.sas
Boy ~ Il star of4nf ....--..--r --
HOOK WANTEO ~. sfctipn %4iA3ns Tis
tgsA AcGfess boa z9s-Z. staf Dff'f
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MISSIONER. 1901 PENNA. Ave AT.
tractlve outside rooms. kitchen. bath, hall.
porch: convenient location; S41.50. Pot.
Evening star., 1928-01-13

DOWNTOWN-FTRST FLOOR: BEAUTIFUL,
completely furnished two sunny rooms, bath.
kltchenette; immediate possession: lanltor.
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sSS 4th 81. SE-Eutire first foor. large
rooms kitchen has sink stove, etc. aa,se
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e4I LEX PL NE-Two rooms and large
inclose5 sleeping porch for Ink: ami
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ATTRACTTvELY AND COMPLETELY FUR:

Mt. PLEASANT - QUIET, COMPLETELY
furn. outside rooms: suitable = or adults:
coniinuous hot water gas. elec.. garage.
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=, . z70-6 W-0ne large room and kitchen
reasonable. IN
Evening star., 1928-01-13

sno--TN CHEVY CHfSE , NV ~
r. nd eo-'rr hnl-". L1--" li.r- -7"r.
f37inz rUDr1 -33u ro~,nl. ..-eaSl7-t ~c,-r-
< S't'hcu uu fit 7ao- For f.e1-1f--s
F,Ittt-iu garage f'azel .-.f 90.
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i3u3 9'A st = - Ill Rooms BA~F
=
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yIFy .e,,ie4 waite btauat. stDry. sunny
r,rstf, well IDoa4e9 y ~. sfff5ou F>'6 ty1'2
fbtee uneals eff4ffiy }st r}ass. A9Ahas ~
Tsysa So ~ St,s1,gg trats il. frfaeG Protestant
sssu9ts. vicinity gStti aHE i gfffcIEf1. A11'
9fsss Eoz 525I star Df3'e a.
EIf7KG Khs s1uslc4an. ~ pf9#a's family.
Address EVK 3fJZ. star "b@"f
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$40 4l-t--S LARGE ROOMS NODEPS-
G@eulaoo. neg "anFtftinr- ha-dWGOd HG0~=
porcAes. shace trees. OWNER. C.eTs. 4-1s
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APARTMENTS-UNFURNISHED.


IL THE INGLEsIDE. 1905 lst sT-Two
nice. rooms and bath: rent $3.50. North
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RENT HcUsEs-UNFURNISHED.

81 LONGFEII.OW aT- ,:W---T.AKGE SIX
elertfI" li2htz tiled hath: modern through
oNt. " .erEet ~ csffot- cue8@~ vtfj arceytt
s.s,- -. CtFRrfZ an B 4 Man sT-0
VERY DE-. iRAEi.E EgT-S ( Rooms AND
bath "!hc h-Y D. 20 ..H 4 y p Arnly
LEVI y DAVID. atty. c0J NcLarhlen BGg.
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1893 10Th NV.
I've eonnse4ing rooms. laih, sspt-. WIFE He
WANTrD--itO0Ms And BOARD.

IJ.o1 1D1U ~AsHF'
Eusessss wafslaefg teal totse Win ever
1osUfr.,4 eei4fqt5tlk fls0G. hortD 31IJs
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Ts30 70fh NW.-Larga second floor room
snS ki,chenette light: gas Included taIse
closet: rent reasonable; desirable nelshnor'
Evening star., 1928-01-13

nIshed front apt: living room. bedroom.
breakfast room. kitchen. gas range, sink,
cabinet instantaneous hot-water heater. bath.
janit0r service. excellent heat all ontside
rooms; on wide avenue u block OF schools
and cars. walking distance of downtown
section Of city: rent, S45. mo: garage if
desired for S5 mo- 617 New Jersey ave.
NV. Apply OWNER. Adams 4c2i. 24I5
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ROOMS AND BOARD.

f5o9 Ole; ST Nw-Single rooms wlth
kos-a $40 per month Double rooms witn
single beds S35 and SGT so per month. IN IN;
cludlng meals. Telephone electro hgnas o. az
ioosinS fof good meals. come here. S9.'h
Evening star., 1928-01-13

L')Ff Id ma E.o ~ ~
Largegt group Of freproof hidxs tc,es
Df ground. walking distance downtown. "a
hour elev snd switchboard service: cafe and
lo.9i1ies hk or non hk.: all large oiltsi'.e
rtns tile baths finest fittings. large cIosFis
and bsacoules: u Z suites. sbO up;
positively errate~t value in this city: only
few left. art fact. Phone Cnl. fGf4 pr sfe
clifton Terrace South. entire block Clifton si
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-11
Other Papers

(Christian Science Monitor).

kCuIlStian SCIENCE MonltOrJa
So much at cross purposes are the stories eranat-
ing from the capitals Of Europe that students Of in
ternational politics are finding IL difficult to deter
mine the motives behind the Austro-Italian dispute
which has just broken upon q war-weary continent.
The dispute is over the treatment Of racial minorities
in the Upper Adige. or Southern Tyrol, as the Aus
TRANS choose to call it. Austria charges the Italians
with oppression. The Italians deny the charge, and
assert, on the contrary, that they have shown more con-
sideration and generosity than in other provinces, hav-
ing invested 100000 lire there since annexation.
Having aired its grievance, Austria is apparently
satisfied TO allow the question to rest, despite the in
~sistence Of the Tyrolese deputies that Vienna should
not recede from its firm stand. Behind Austria is
France. French diplomatists feel that Italy's quick
ness to take offense was to turn attention from the
alleged Italian share in the Hungarian gun-running in
cident. an incident which is now agitating the inner
councils Of the League.
Italy supports. If the signs are read Alright, Hun
gary's defiance of the League Of Nations in the arms
smuggling affair. It has no intention Of allowing the
Tyroloean question to come before that organization.
Nor does it intend to permit the matter to drift. Benito
Mussolini has recalled the Italian Minister from Wen
ma to explain the situation, for in his opinion It is
necessary that the position Of the Fascist government
should be made clear, especially with regard to mi
norities.
Meanwhile It is unlikely that the League will At
tempt to interfere in this complex situation. Too many
disturbing factors are involved in the question of
~minorites, for the parceling Of territory to victorious
states upon the conclusion Of the war increased the
problem Of minorities to such an extent that to enter
into an Investigation Of the grievances of one group
would inevitably lead to requests for inquiries into the
complaints of others and perhaps have q tendency 70
undo much that has been done toward placing the ma
lions Of the world upon a more stable basis. II is
not the desire of Italy to live in enmity with a neigh
boring state, and there is little likelihood that any,
thing will be done which would jeopardize the amicable
relations now existing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-11

The ultimate result should bring n stability which
would be beneficial to the consumer as well as desira-
bic 70 both producer and manufacturer.
The textile industry has always been handicapped
by the lack 81 accurate information, information such
as only the federal departments through their various
agencies for collecting statistics, conditions and buss-
ness trends, can supply, and this departure BY the gov
ernment will have far-reaching results In assuring
the growers a more stable market for the various
grades as well as providing manufacturers an accurate
estimate on supplies available. This will prove espe-
ciaIly valuable in the work Of the new uses section
which was organized for the sole purpose Of creating
a better market for the southern crop.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-11
The World and All
IN NEW YORK
BY Charles r. Driscoll

At 40. Alice Foote McDougall had thirty eight dollars
and three little children. She hadn't very good health.
She had had no business training. and never had
worked for a living. she didn't know stenography.
She didn't know bookkeeping. she didn't know how to
wait table. She knew human nature. and she had some
culture that poverty and the buffetings of fate had not
impaired.
$50 a month, but it wasn't much Of a room. and she
had only q packing box for a desk, and another packing
box for a chair.
Mrs. McDougall got a friend to underwrite her first
purchase Of $500 worth Of coffee. She also got the use
of borrowed stenographers while she dictated letters 20
her friends, asking them to buy coffee Of her.
That wasn't q very encouraging start, il you think
it over. The little coffee store was in Front street,
New York. It had plenty Of competition. And Mrs.
McDougall had before her all the time the nightmare
Of the deputy sheriff who had brought her a dispossess
notice at her home, a short time before. She had to
make the business gol
And she did. Mrs. McDougall Is one OF the richest
business women in the world today. And IL Is only
twenty years since she started that little coffee store
in Front street.
Today Mrs. McDougalIs coffre houses are swank
restaurants. with imported po..sry for the service and
for sale on tables as you l=avs. There are candles on
the tables for light, and each OF the restaurants has
its distinctive atmosphere Of luxury aud refinement.
Oh. you can pay q nea. price for a meal or a bit of
pottery, II you're minded to spend you money for Alice
atmosphere!
Mrs. McDougall tells all about how she did IL and
does 1t in her new book. Alice Focte McDougan: The
Autobiography Of a Business Woman" The book IL
something Of an advertisement and something of a hu-
man document. Not literary. but worth reading for
the inspiration there Is in il.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-11
Washington Letter

Queer, but nothing that Cousin
Thrasher says eve ruffles my fea-
TIERS" remarked Catbird, gazing
after him. Il don't care a bread
crumb which OF us sings the best!
Odd thought, IL certainly does mat
ter a lot to him."
Yes. doesn't IT," agreed the boy
readily. "But, to change the sub
ject, would you mind telling me what
makes him lash about so with his
tall"
That is a hard question to answer,
friend. To tell you the truth I don't
believe I ever heard" Catbird flut-
tered his wings with a thoughtful
air. II shouldn't wonder IL Thrasher
does that because he has such an ex-
citable nature-nervous. as he told
You. But of one thing I am very
sure, that habit OF his-and IL IA q
family trait, he just can't keep his
tail stills what has given him his
name. Thrasher. Now il you will ex-
cure me. ] think that / will leave you.
IL is some time since | have seen my
little wife and / never like to be
away from her for very long at a
stretch"
Catbird was Just about ready to
make off when suddenly a voice from
above their heads caused both the
bird and the boy to look up.
And that isn't all that / can do,
either. You may not know II, boy,
but / am general director in plant
ing time. Why, IL it was not for me
4 can't imagine what the farmers
would do. 'Shuck it, Shuck itl' cry
j. And off from the cob come the
kernels Sow il! Plow It'll Hoe iti'
] tell the farmer what to do and Mr..
Farmer does as ! command him every
time. ! forgot to tell you this be-
fore, boy. / couldn't 20 away with
out having you know what a smart
fellow ! am"
Brown Thrasher, for il was he,
cooked his head upon one side with
an important air as much ais IL to
say. There, now are you satisfied
that I am cleverer than Cousin Cat
bird?" Then without another word
off he flew.
Peter laughed until the tears roll
ed down his cheeks. Brown Thrash
er had appeared SO unexpectedly and
had looked so comical bobbing about
on the top Of the wall. Peter turned
to speak TO Catbird when, much to
his establishment. he. found that jolly
mocker had disappeared, too.
Next-"The Voice on the Other
Side of the Wall"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-11
Improving Cotton Textile
Industry

Cotton growers are naturally interested in the con-
dition OF the cotton textile industry which provides
the outlet for the huge cotton crops Of the south, and
4hev are especially interested in the so-called New
r1.es Section Of the Cotton-Textile institute. estab-
Iished for the sole purpose Of improving conditions in
the textile industry and creating a greater demand for
the south's product.
a recent report by Ernest c. More. in charge Of the
New Uses Section, outlined the numerous undertakings
which are now under way in the cotton industry, from
chose which affect the cotton farmer to those directed
- the manufacturer and distributor Of cotton goods.
,rd stated they are so far reaching that they should
have a beneficial effect not only on those directly con-
tributing to the work but also be an aid to the con-
suming public.
Ines with the full cooperation Of governmental agencies
ard representative organizations Of the industry. On
tbe one hand the government, through the department
80 agriculture. has undertaken TO collect more complete
information on the character and supply Of the cotton
IRON this year and 1t the same time compile more de-
4aiIed information concerning the requirements Of the
.svsral branches Of the industry in manufacturing the
ro.ton goods which are necessary and in demand. An
o,her mart Of this undertaking is being carried forward
+h~ourh the cotton-textile institute in cooperation with
a.. nepartment Of Commerce and the Department Of
Agriculture 20 determine the uses Of cotton and its
products.
Sufficient progress has been made 70 indicate that
-her these surveys are concluded, this great industry.
rrobably for the first time in its history, will have de-
s.s,oS reformation which has never been available to
--oar~ar. manufacturer, distributor or the consumer.
~. nyoducer will know more definitely the quality Of
=. rrop by grade and staple. This should help him in
~u,.;vatinr q better crop and obtaining q fair return
Ca his product. particularly that part wich is Of bet
ar.I;tv. The manufacturer. By knowing more
49,. me different kinds Of cotton which he and the
industry will require. will have q more accurate guide,
~ civ 10 the supply Of available raw material, but
n. ;~+ovrstion which should help him determine a
<.,~ rries for that material by eliminating many fluc-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-11

what is the use Of US scrapping on
a beautiful day like this? Your
voice is wonderful, every one knows
thatl And 7 sing well enough to
suit myself. so why should either Of
Us worry"
1t is all very we'll for you to talk
like that, Cousini" exclaimed Brown
Thrasher. "but You have not been
spoken to as / havel / do not intend
to stay here a moment longer. |
have a very nervous disposition. as
you well know, and | should thrash
my tail off If I had TO listen to any
more insults from a Two-Legs. /
shall save my voice next time for a
more appreciative audience"
Darling an angry glance at Peter,
back over the garden wall flew
Brown Thrasher.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-11

In the drivers seat cf the ante.
mobile ~ generally seen the husband
Win tortoise-shell glasses. cigar and
blank expression that nav indicate
wells OF thought This strong. rilent
ielow' n one TO wear his heart M
On ms sleeve, Is given TO smiling
quietly, ironically. at things that onlv
me- can see. He will seldom utter
more than the sound of an indrnun
breath at the moment OF take-off.
there are those who coma ouA
% ? field day after day, vainlv
lying 70 get courage 70 ~ up. "A
uozen false starts each day toward
ne plane that takes passengers for
nor trips, and they have had their
gIota OF thrills right on the ground.
~ q little thing, IA RuEt aF
wind, q "funny sound In her moto-a
. dirty look from tina piIot 49,
happy last thought for tho vvifa ara
Riddles Is sufficient ~ cause 4heee
long suffering souls to turn about.
These are they who are not q IittIa
disappointed when other passenger
step out Of q returned plane with the
usual number OF limbs, and those
intact Each day they 20 home. ir-
r~evocably determined e. brush aside
All silly fears next day.
Add 20 BUR WI list OF distinctive
personages. Louis Klopsch. among
whose many titles Is that OF Founder
q the Bowery Bread Line. Just how
ne founded Il, ! cannot say. But A
tablet on the ceiling or the Bowery
Mission commentaries the new
dead hero TO q new generation az
buns have visions Of Mr.. Klupsch
insugurating the bread line in zoos.
wonder w he broke "A celebrative
bottle Of beer over the head OF tha
ltsEzs hlH V .sazd " kLaeR
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Peters Adventures

WASHINGTON. Mar. 10.-Secre'
tory Of the Navy Wilbur decidedly
overdid matters.
His idea was 10 throw an awful
scare into the sea powers which re-
fused to limit the size Of their fight
ing fleets, at the last Geneva con-
ference.
He thought he could do this BY
suggesting such an almost incred-
IDLY enormous American warshir
building program that the others
would give right up in despair. and
sign on the dotted line without any
further argument.
That was the genesis of his ap-
p~lication to congress for a 740-mil-
iion-dollar authorization" 10 start
with, plus more to follow, up 20 q
total 70 about three billions.
He never meant to build any such
naval monster. He only wanted II
"authorized"-as a bluff, to state II
plainly.
But he bluffed too hard, alto
gether.
Instead OF being sublime, It was
the consensus Of the best congress
sional opinion-even "big navy opin-
ion-that IL was ridiculous.
The members OF the house repre-
sentatives committee on naval af-
fairs, which took the secretary's re-
quest under consideration. are any
thing but "little navy-ites," in the
main.
Chairman Thomas s. Butler Is
Brigadier General Smedley d. But.
ler's father, and nobody would be
likely to suspect that Gen. Smedley
grew up under pacifistic influences.
Representative Fred Britten, next
in line after Chairman Butler, ar
rived in Washington for this session
OF congress, demanding 30 new 10000
ton cruisers.
Several Of the other COMMITTEES