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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-14
Timely Views
aMoRAL TRAMPs. CALLED MENACE
BY DIR. s. PARKEs cADMAN

President Of the Federal Council Of Churches.
CDR. S. Parkes Cadman was born in wellington,
Shropshire, England, in 1864. After he was grad
uated from the Iondon university, DR.. Cadman
came to the United States and studied at several
American institutions. In 1883 he became pastor
Of the Metropolitan Temple In New York City,
where he remained until 1901. DR.. Cadman has
been connected with the Central Congregational
church since 1901. He is trustee Of the Hartford
Theological Seminary, the Brooklyn Institute Of
Arts and Science, and the Union Missionary Train
inr Institute. He was elected president OF the
Federal Council Of Churches in 1920.
Corresponding to the idlers and tramps Of the high
ways are moral and religious tramps and ~lcafers, 70
whose indifference much Of the evil in the world Is due.
They clamor for clean municipal government, but do
nothing to obtain II. They loudly assert their claims
to consideration BY an upright executive in the state
and nation, but scarcely trouble TO register or vote
They admire heroic or s~acrificial men and women, but
never dream OF being heroic or s~acrificial themselves.
they refuse to engage in the ceaseless warfare between
right and wrong.
Some are merely Indifferent o~nlcokers. but q sub
division Of the immense throngs occupying the neutral
places between right and wrong is active.
It's members deplore decency, scout faith, satirize
conventional morals, mock upright citizens, vilify the
great who have lived to serve. flatter the vanity Of an
already overloaded populace. and make the trifler and
the wanton think far more highly Of themselves than
they should.
For these ends certain jackals OF literature and
prowl in past annals, ransack their un-
savory details, exult in the domestic infidelities OF
some famous statesman or advocate Of religion. They
frame railing accusations, falsify facts, rejoice over
painful incidents in otherwise useful careers, gioat
over Hamilton's escapes or JeffersOns ~skepticism or
Washington's infirmities. The fly in the pot OF ONT
ment Is their chief objective.
No less Objectionable are those who are devoured
by the disease Of spiritual indifference ending In spir-
itual insensibility.
Beware OF the self-deception and ultimate degrada-
ton Of the spectator who holds aloof. There j. no
place for onlookers IN the terrific contest between the
right and the wrong, between verities and faisenoocs,
between freedom and oppression.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-14
Washington Letter
BY CHARLES r. STEWART

erything else-as vast numbers Of
them do-and who had no other
choice, probably would have picked
Hoover.
That IL, he probably would II
Borah hadn't been so inquisitive.
Now the vets are liable 10 feel
in Ohio, for instance-that they
might as well stay at home on pri-
mary day.
1t won't make any difference to
Willis. He wouldn't have had any
wet pluggers for him, in any event.
IL nay make quite q difference to
Hoover.
A question like Borah's Is no m
barrassment 10 a candidate whom
there can't possibly be any mistake
about.
Willis.
II Senator Edwards, the celebrated
wet, were a presidential aspirant.
ne wouldn't in the least object a.
telling what he thinks about pro-
hibition. In fact. he tells anyway.
without being asked.
To a political equiiibrist, It's the
height Of embarrassment-even dan
ger. And the equilibrists are In a
huge majority.
The dickens of IL IL that the out
and-outers not only haven't the
slightest consideration for the
others feelings-they actually de-
light In trying to disturb their bal
ance.
As witness this performance Of
Borah's. He thinks it's funny.
What makes the pussyfooters par
ticularly sore Is that they don't
believe the out-and-outers are 80
bold because Of any superiority in
real courage. but simply because
they happer to know on which side
their political breads buttered-they
come from parts Of the country
they're sur Of, one way or the
other.
The Democratic candidates have
been luclry up 70 date. Nobody's
thought 10 question them yet.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-14

Who am II What Ohio office did
I hold? For what federal office
was | nominated?
Today marks the anniversary, I'm
1874, Of the issuance of the first
patent on the cotton gin. TO whom
was II issued?
Who Is president Of the Republic
Of Austria?
An Italian poet served with dis
tinction as military aviator during
the World war. What Is his name7
Name in order the three largest
nation on the two American conti-
nents with respect to population.
who knoweth the spirit OF man
that goeth upward. and the spirit
Of the beast hat goeth downward
to the EARTH ?" Where does this pas
sag appear in the Bible7
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-14
CANDIDATES ANNOYED BY
BORAH'S QUERIES

WASHINGTON, Mar. Ex-senator
Borah will be wise 10 keep out Of
dark alleys for q while
Quite a few politicians feel . lot
like laying for him, in q good and
gloomy one. and smuggling him, for
that presidential wet-and-dry ques-
tionnaire of his.
Senator Willis, to be sure, didn't
mind being quizzed. He's $50 damn
ably dry"-as I once heard Repre-
sentative Jim Begg, a dry himself,
express it-that everybody already
knew how he stood.
Neither was Senator Curtis, hail
ing from Kansas. divulging much Of
a secret when he owned that he,
too. belongs In the dry column.
However, most public men consider
the subject one that's far better left
to the voters imaRinations. This
view isn't confined to presidential
a~spirsnts. Nearly all political ex-
perts hold II, regardless OF their own
personal preferences.
Secretary Hoover, il must have
been noticed, wasn't as cordial with
his answer to Borah, as either Sem
ator Willis or Senator Curtis.
He lined up with the drys all
right, but he was free to imply
that he regarded the query as some
thing Of q liberty-which he only
overlooked. he intimated. because he
has such q high opinion OF the
Idaho senator.
Hoover isn't one Of these states
men who is dryer than be u any
thing else. like Willis.
He has dropped chance remarks.
al various times. which suggested
that he tended somewhat IN the d.
rection OF dryness. but nothing very
vehement. such as the Borah ques-
tionnsire was designed TO extract
from the presidential possibilities IL
was addressed TO-.
As between Willis and Hoover. a
wet who puts that issue above ev-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-14
New York Letter

Exclusive @ trail Press Dispatch to
The Herald
NEW YORK, Mar. 13.-Head wait
ers in night clubs that obey the Q
o'clock closing law have a new
racket. Revelers In = party that is
still going strong when curfew
comes are approached by the head
waited with a suggestion. With un-
erring accuracy he spots the sucker
who has the roll In the party, and,
drawing him aside, whispers into
his ears somewhat TO this effect:
"Sir, you will pardon my presump-
tiousness, but your party seems
eager to continue. ] have m apart
ment. sir, equipped with n radio, u
phonograph, and a bar. There is
plenty Of room for dancing, and /
can provide food from . caterer. Ny
liquor prices at the bar are reason
able, and the rent for the apartment
is BY the hour or BY the day. You
may continue your party there ms
long as you wish"
"A genius lies i'm the brain OF q
small-town vaudeville house man
ager, who uns q theater on Third
avenue. he does not pay for his
talent, and his house II always
crowded. He has mn open invita-
ton to new acts, and acts under
revision, and he bills amateurs who
have an itch 70 do their stuff before
the spotlight. Hooters and come
dians, jugElers. saxophonists, quar-
tets and one-act skit actors try
their stunts out on the dog there
for = week, and 60 away without pay
but with many valuable suggestion
for improvement. The audience, n
might be said is highly critical, and
gives voice 70 such ribald comments
as oceurs g t. wise-crackins head
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-14

One Of the strange sights OF the
city in the early hours OF the morn
ing is that Of a large motor rurk
filled with milk cans, and with two
gigantic churns. Speed and eff
cheney account for the churns. The
milk In brought in from New Jersey
d~airies, and Co save time, cha suur
milk Is churned enroute from the
diaries 20 the city.
Eugene O'Neill, the pIaywrirht. "
of the shyest OF men ana ~ W
especially frightened by those mer
with ~torbidding hauteur who pre-
sioe behind the window OF N theater
Dox-cific". On the opening night o.
MS play The Strange Interlude,"
o'Neiii had neglected to ask the
press agent for tickets for himself.
ne went 20 the ~box-offica and timid-
ly asked for " pair of seats. tender
Ing n $50 bill. The ticket seller.
not recognizing him, told him that
the house was sold out, and added
that II would Be for several DAYS 40
come. O'Neill, still too shy to make
known his identity. skunk away dow
the street. 80
Beer drinkers tell me that good
beer - no longer TO Be had on Man
haitian island; that ~ ~ spiked OK
crudely brewed- Across the Hudson
IN New Jersey towns, however. thew
tell ne, beer OF pre-wnr excellence
- still 70 be had at Is cents per
glass and two bits per seidel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-14
McAllen Youth Buried
Wednesday Afternoon

McALLEN. Mar. fS.-Funera1 O r
vices for Claude Edmund Wells. %.
who died in the local hospital ~
5 p. m. Monday, were held Tues
day afternoon at the Kreidler un-
dertaking establishment here.
The youth had been iii for three
weeks. He was born in Laredo in
1905, but came TO the Valley In 1910
and has since made his home i'm
McAlIen. He Is survived bv his par
Mr. and Mrs. Ned Wells; one
sister, Ruby; and n brother, Fred.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-14
MRS. REDwING SPEAKS HER
MIMI

With this last remark Redwine
wrinkled up his head feathers and
looked worried. His expression was
so comical that Peter had all he
could do TO keep from laughing in
the fellows face.
"But if four wives make you 30
much trouble why not have just
one?" asked he. Evidently this
question offended Redwing.
"That is more Of your affairs"
answered he, haughtily. ABut since
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-14

you have the rudeness 10 ask, I may
as well tell you that I am living
according to the custom Of my peo-
pie"
"Oh, very we'll" The boy spoke
quickly. not caring to get in the big
birds bad graces. 81 didn't intend
to say anything to hurt your feel
ings. How you live Ia nothing to
me, you know, only I was interested
Let's change the subject. What
beautiful red spots you have upon
your shoulders"
"Spots. indeedi" Redwing was still
a bit provoked at the boy. "Those
are my scarlet epaulets. Look az
them closely and you will see that
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-14
Answers 20 Foregoing Question:

20 Foregoing QUESTIONS
I. James NJ Cox, governor; presi-
dent.
2. Eli Whitney.
3. DR.. Michael Hainisch.
4. Gabrielle d'Annunzio.
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-14

Everywhere in life. the true
question Is not what we gain, buI
what we do."-Carlyle.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-14

Today's Horoscope
Persons born under this sign
have the faculty Of making friends
and keeping them and are not much
given TO demanding any especial at
tention.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-14

As between Willis and Hoover. a
wet who puts that issue above ev-
Evening star., 1928-02-24
Everyday Law Cases
Must Jury's Recommendation
for Mercy Be Folloued
by the Court?
ny THE COUNSELLOR.

The Jury could not agree Six jury
men favored finding verdict Of guilty.
but the other six, although convinced
that the accused was guilty Of the
murder for which he was charged, re-
fused TO agree TO an absolute verdict Of
guilty. as they feared that the accused
would be given a death sentence which
punishment. they felt. would be too Sc
we're under the circumstances.
They finally decided to bring In a
verdict Of guilty with recommends
ton for mercy" believing that such a
recommendation would restrain the
Judge from imposing the maximum SEN
tence.
Much to their surprise. however. the
judge. before passing sentence, an
nounced that he would disregard the
recommendation, stating the following
rule:
"In the absence Of statute. 1t Is the
prevailing rule that jury has no right
or authority to accompany recon-
mendation Of mercy with verdict OF
guilty its province being solely to
determine the guilt or innocence OF the
accuse l.
THE jury has nothing to do with
the question of punishment. but only
with that of guilt. and 1t goes outside
the strict boundary OF Its duties when
IL attempts TO influence the term OF
the punishment.
Statutes permitting such recommen-
dations can be found In several States.
among them Florida, Georgia, Ohio and
South Carolina"
ri.yht
Evening star., 1928-02-24
LITTLE BENNY
M LEE PAPE.

We was eating brekfist and ma sed
to pop. Willyum. haven't one 1deer In
a million wat to have for suppir tonite.
cant you give me suggestion for once?
With plezzure and alacrity. pop sed.
and ma sed, Good. wat Is II? and pop
sed. Liver and onions.
Now Willyum. we had liver and on
ions scarcely q week ago. ma sed. and
pop sed. Yee gods. was II as long ago
as that, then It's time we had 1t agen,
that's my suggestion, liver and onions.
they say the King of Sweden eats liver
and onions four times week Winter
and Summer.
Then there must be something rong
with him, and enyway / don't believe
they say cny sutch q thing, ma sed. O
deer. you men have no ideer how Diff
ficult IL Is TO constantly vary the menu
and wen we ask you for a suggestion
you haven't even q suggestion TO offer
/ certeny have. pop sed, and ma sed.
I'm glad TO heer 1t, wat Is It?
Liver and onions. pop sed. and ma
sed. Now Wiliyum you'd lose the pa
tience OF saint. this Ia no lafang
matter. han TO 90 out and han 10
wal ASoi - Wab GJ tpi buppu. &thFNIL
you a single ideer? Now please don't
say liver and onions she sed.
How about onions and liver? pop sed
0 hush up ma sed. It's too soon TO
have lam agen and 0iaddis won't eat
veel. the trouble Is. there's so little
choice. that's the trubble.
. don't know, how about liver
practically without onions. nobody has
mentioned that. pop sed, and ma ged.
NOW Wiiiyum II you remotely mention
mat agen declare I'll have fish and
everybody around heer hates fish, q
Wen. CESS Ill have roast beef,
But yee gods 1t cant be 3 DAYS since
we had roast beef and you admit your
SELF It's more than q week since we had
aver and onions. pop sed. and ma sed.
That's diffrent.
'so am i. yee gods. pop sed. And he
went down 10 the Office and ma told
Nora to order roast beef and Nora
dident look serpried.
Evening star., 1928-02-24
Straight Talks to Women About Money
BY MARY ELIZABETH ALLEN.

side interests. Church or charity work
should be one Of them, but also interest
yourself in an art or science. II you
are so disposed, study an art or a pro-
fession. II your household occupies
your time and energy. acquire outside
contacts In clubs and societies.
All the money in the world Is value
less II you come into 1t without knowl-
edge of how to enjoy life and make 1t
interesting.
Often money itself Is OF little aid In
enjoying life. OF course. every one re-
quires a certain minimum, but beyond
that 1t matters less than most women
will believe.
The best works Of literature may be
borrowed from a public library: free
concerts. not to mention radio ones, place
before our ears the best in the world
also. Others may have their estates.
but we have parks which are usually
more extensive and better kept.
The woman of moderate means may
have her music. art. recreation. and
everything else. at slight. II any, cost
The fact IS that too few OF us know
how to enjoy any of these things. We
imagine that they must be bought with
money II We are really 70 enjoy them.
Some of US mature with that thought.
and. when few OF US do acquire means
We learn too late that money Is no
sesame to the enjoyment OF life.
Evening star., 1928-02-24

foodgate and hastened to mend mat
ters. Hugh was still engrossed in ft-
ting the lid on the box. Hugh. You
tell us what you'd do"
Hugh gave the lid an extra shove
and it snapped home. Then he gave
the job a triumphant smack, wiped
| the end of his nose with his elbow
and said sturdily. "I'd land him a
punch on the snoot"
That's Just what he got" announced
Buster proudly.
approval at the idea. 'I'd give him
a punch in the snoot, too. and
| I'd"
Let's sing Little Leaves Come
Whirling. Buster. you lead" said Miss
| Mittie. She was worried about this
belligerent spirit.
No need. Hugh gave the righ,
answer. When one child bullies an
other of his own class. let them settle
the matter according to their own un-
derstanding A punch from Buster
| will adjust Harry's social point OF view
far more efficiently, much more prompt
~ and correctly, than anything we
| for a teacher to strike child. But
for a Buster to punch a Harry Is
logical and right. The law Of growth
demands II.
No, they won't fight all over the
place. They know when to punch and
| when to use diplomacy. Their instinct
is right. But the grown-up must not
see nor hear. II Is purely personal
matter between the two. Separate
| them IL absolutely necessary and ig-
more the rest Be sure of the neces-
sity before you notice them at all
| Instinctiyely they know.
Evening star., 1928-02-24
DEDvTTNTE CT0DTEC BY THORNTON
DILL 1vlL OlO1OlIO ". BURGESS

had discovered that as he looked over
along the edge OF the Old Orchard he
could see some queer box-like things
He could see them in the moonlight.
He just knew they wanted TO be ex-
plored by a curious little Wood Mouse
Twice he started to run over to the
nearest one, and twice Just in time he
saw a moving shadow and ducked back
out OF sight in the old stone wall. Just
one glimpse OF that moving shadow was
enough for Whitefoot. He knew It
was not a real shadow at all, but
Spooky the Screech Owl, flying On
soundless wings. But the third time
Whitefoot sat trying to make up his
mind to run over there he heard the
voice Of Spooky over on the edge Of the
Green Forest. That settled 1t. There
was no danger from Spooky right then.
There might be danger in getting back.
but 1t would be time enough to think
about that when the time came. 80,
with hasty look around to see that
no other enemy was near, WhiteftOt
scampered across the open snow
covered space to the nearest OF those
queer things that had aroused his curl
oslty. He felt very bold and brave.
When he reached the first of these
queer things he discovered that It vas
made OF wood. Being made Of wood,
ne could climb 1t. He climbed I'D to q
little ledge. Opening from this little
ledge was little hole. There was q
wire over it. Do what he would he
couldn't get In. But no wire could
keep out the warm. sweet smell that
came from within Whitefoot felt that
1t would be very interesting in there.
Have you guessed where Whitefoot
was? He was visiting one Of Farmer
Browns beehiyes, Yes, sir. he was
visiting one OF Farmer Browns bee
hives. He explored that hive all over
on the outside. But the wire over the
little doorway prevented his getting in.
How he did hate that wire,
I just know it's nice inside there"
said he. Z just know it's the incest
place ever was. Hello, what's this,
It's dead bee. Well, I haven't tasted
bee for a long time"
SO Whltefoot sat up and ate the bee
Then he wondered il there were any
more dead bees inside.
Copyright. 1e2s1
Evening star., 1928-02-24
Today in
Washington History
BY DONALD 4. CRAIG.

February "a. 1804.-Congress passed
a second law for the incorporation of
the City Of Washington today, with an
elective council and a mayor to be
appointed by the President of the
United States The first law for a
corporate form of government was
enacted May 3, 1902, and was similar
in character. Two days after the
enactment of this first law the National
1ntclligencer published cali for a
meeting of mechanics TO consult upon
proper characters" for members of the
city council. This was followed by
notices to the citizens generally fer
meetings for similar purpose. and
also through the same medium lists of
names we're printed TO be voted upon
on election day.
A somewhat more direct method was
adopted in the eastern and the western
sections of the city, where meetings
six names. were approved. When the
ballots were prepared the names were
printed under the headings. Republican
Ticket" and Federal Ticket" The city
council consists of II members. and all
city officials, besides the councilmen, are
appointed by the mayor.
A new and curious feature OF the
second law is that 1t grants the council
power ito give such compensation to
the mayor of the city as they may deem
fit" Robert Brent's name appeared on
the first ballots for councilmen, but
three days before the first election was
held. June Z. 1902. President Jefferson
appointed Mr.. Brent mayor of the city.
and another name was substituted on
the councilmen's ticket. Although Mr.
Brent has served since continuously as
mayor, and Notwithstanding the second
law of incorporation. he has never re-
ceived any salary It Is believed that
II Congress had provided for specific
amount Of salary the money would
have been voted.