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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-05
The World and All
SCHOOL AGAIN

School begins again, and the wasting Of some mil
lions Of hours starts out for the season in a big way.
For it is inevitable that school time means wasted
time for many millions Of pupils For one reason or
another, most pupils refuse to take school seriously.
1t does comparatively little good for parents and
teachers to r~eiterate the old truth that time is valua-
bic and that wasted hours do not return. The human
animal is 50 constituted that he secs best looking back
ward. The young human, having little to look back
upon, is quite apt to be practically blind.
Nevertheless, I believe in repeating the old truths,
even to the young. A few seeds will fall upon recep-
tive soil, and will spring up and flourish, bringing
forth fruit an hundredfold.
This il all as it should be.
Few pupils make the most Of their school opportuni-
ties. But, on the other hand. few great leaders are
needed. II is worth all the trouble and expense re-
quired to keep the schools and colleges going. just for
the few who use them to advantage. We must place
opportunity in the way Of all our youth. in an enlight-
ened republic. 50 that the few who can and will make
make the most Of their opportunities do the important
work Of leadership tomorrow.
We must also have the billiards. wastrels, time
servers and smart-alecks. We must have them IN
school SO that we may have them in the worlds work.
Society depends for its very existence upon the labors
Of the mediocre; upon the forced efforts Of those who
cannot and will not learn anything important.
SO ! hope the teachers will start out this year with
a determination TO cease worrying about the dumb and
effortless and lazy children. The teachers cannot be
expected to change the natures Of such pupils. They
must be satisfied If they can help on toward seIf-reaI-
ization the children who are hungry for knowledge.
The dull ones should be given opportunity IA improve
their minds, but If they will not learn. there should Re
no mourning or frettinE about IT,
II ] were a teacher I would concentrate my hest o.
forts upon the child with the inquirinz mind. That
child deserves attention, for upon the quality of bis
instruction may depend much o. the course OF history
during the next century.
lou can teach everyone above the grade Of moron
70 read and write and perform a few simple sums. But
? iew you can teach to love life because Of It's marvel
Gus treasury Of things to be lerrned.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-05
New York Letter

NEW Y0RK.-Another thing IN
favor Or small towns Is. that they
don't harbor any persons who pay
headwaiters in the leading hotels in
the town to address them Familiarity
BY name when they enter the dining
room.
There are persons in New York
who do IL. Headwaiters make a
profession Of playing upon human
vanity. They soon develop a sixth
sense that enables them 70 know on
sight the type OF man who likes 10
he mistaken for someone Of import
ance and is willing to pay for the
privilege. such as IL ". or sitting
where All others present may wit
ness hts bad table
There are New York restaurants
which cater especially To this class.
Thew nay little attention 20 the
quality of the food but 20 I'm strong
IN for show. Nearly every hotel has
three or four dining rooms. with n
couple of persons who like to think
they're dining in the millionaire
who really 40 into a restaurant 20
cat. The food for all Of the res
taurants m from the same kit
chen. but the prices In each vary as
much as 200 per cent
J. p. Rockefeller. IT.. lunches 1t
q small restaurant near Washington
Square. where the average check Ia
less than IN dollar. w. G.. Durant,
the trader that Wall Street fears
the most. eats IN "one-arm" dairy
lunches along lower Broadway.
George Gershwin. the composer, and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-05
Washington Letter
BY CHARLES 2. STEWART

sorted pedestrians I have directed to
Hoover headquarters falls not far
short Of the combined populations Of
Maine and Arizona-and. or course,
many other people must have done
lot Of directing also.
And cops-uniformed and fly-till
you cannot restl
III Is q nobby part or town. even "
temporarily somewhat overcrowded.
Col. Stephen l.. SlocuEi, one of the
richest men In Washington, lived IN
the same block with the Moran house
until he died "a while ago. Senate
Chaplain z. b. Phillips and Don
Carlos Davila,. the Chilean ambassa-
dor. still live i'm the same block. The
Bulgarian. Czecho-Slovakian and
Swedish legations are III the same
block likewise--and IN genuine crown
prince slept under the Swedish lega-
tion's roof only . year or two back.
Edwin DENLY dwelt right across
the street from Candidate Hoover's
place when he was secretary Of the
navy-for whatever that may he
worth.
My block claims the residences of
1IldLDAo 16AIg 81 AA1lG 4nAMHI dLI
Swanson OF Virgins.
Also the Greek legation
A. Mitchell Palmer, i'm the days
when he was attorney general, lived
over the way and n few doors down
the street from my house, and 10 was
there that somebody exploded a bomb
under "A. MitchelIs doorsteps while
he was engaged In deportinE all and
sundry. II smashed all the windows
in the vicinity.
"A bit farther east, in the 1000
block, il the building formerly occu-
pied by the Spanish embassy.
They were raided more recently au
a bootleEgery.
Some neighborho6dl
Senator Tyson or Tennessee " an
other r streeter, but his place IN half
"a dozen squares distant from the
tony district We inhabit, over close
10 Sixteenth street.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-05

The Mexican congress. which convened September i,
received from President Gales a message stating "a
unequivocal terms he would not be a candidate for a
second term and urging congress to select as a sue
cessor a man who 10 in accord with the progressive pol
icies Of the government, who will devote his energies
toward development Of that country's latent resources
and develop the highway and school systems.
The trend Of popular opinion. especially in the
northern part. il toward Portes Gil. former governor
Of Tamaulipas and now secretary Of state and head Of
the Gales cabinet. In many respects the former GOV
emo ris believed superior 20 his chief, especially in
the line Of administrative ability, which has been
clearly proved n governing the state of Tamaulipas.
Reports from Mexico City indicate that the lobby
lists who exercise considerable influence in the shap-
ing Of Mexican national policies are departing from the
usual custom and are advocating selection of a civilian
instead OF a military chieftain for provisional presi-
dent to succeed Gales. Members Of the chamber Of
deputies. while not committing themselves, have inii-
Gated they consider this an opportune time to vary
from the selection Of a military man and to choose one
who is in closer contact with the civilian population.
Published appeals by several politicians lately are
couched in parallel terms, asking that whatever Is done
By congress care should be takeH TO avoid az all cost
disruption Of existing conditions. At the same time
il is argued that members Of the Gales bloc might De
induced 10 support a man outside the ranks providing
that, as provisional president. he would be sympatheti-
90 the groups aspirations. Such a course might ae
followed so that by the time OF the regular election the
Gales group members might be in better position to
select a candidate. As they selected Obregon and have
him elected for the ~six-year term as president.
Among Mexican leaders. however. IL i deemed very
improbable that ary one outside the close circle ".
Gales supporters will be considered by congress. as
they consider that any departure from that circle would
be construed as playing into the hands Of the so-caIled
dictionaries For that reason, Portes Gil, proved
leader, is expected to receive the major vote when the
question is presented congress 70 rdefinite action.
= - - - - - r. - - Aa
first time in many years. II ever before in the nations
history, Mexico is considering the selection Of a pro
visional president without portentiOus signs Of a revo-
Luton on the horizon or attempts al intimidation upon
the part of political leaders. IL is Indicative Of the
new order in Mexico, abandonment Of the old theory
that might makes right, and that revolution is the PAN
acea for all national ills.
There has been much 10 criticize in the Gales ad-
ministration, but under the Gales leadership Mexico
has gone far toward s~tabilizing her government and is
steadily advancing in political. economic and CONNER
einl development.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-05
HOOVER OFFICE CHATTER
STIRS NEIGHBOR STEW

STIRS NElGHBOh STEWART
WASHINGTON, Sept 5.-Herbert
Hoover. be Il known. has his campaign
headquarters in my street. and only
two blocks from where | live, at that.
Ny domicile i at 2i23 r street. His
offices are NJ 2315 Massachusetts, ave-
nue. or r street, as loyal n ~streeters
are entitled TO call il. since the con-
verging thoroughfares merge nc
Sheridan circle, continuing westward
jointly.
Over night this street has become
one az the busiest i'm Washington
i'm the country-anywhere. in fact.
The neighborhood Is rather old
fashioned. Up 70 "a week or 10 days
ago il was quiet. Now look at it'll
we residents got our first warning
when swarms of workmen began to
Pile in on top Of rs.
They started yanking Off manhole
covers and peering down inside. Doz-
ems Of these n~ew-fangled pneumatic
pickaxes set up their internal clat-
ter, tearing chunks up out Of the
pavement. Gangs Of linemen began
~stringing telegraph wires and tele-
uph0ne cables every which way.
And all i'm such desperate hasteG
Then the great news came out.
Candidate Hoover was just open
ing up headquarters in the Moran
mansion, down the street.
Tell any newcomer today that II
eve was q quiet street and he gives
you the haw-haw.
IN the last 242 hours 7 have seen
touring cars pass bearing license
plates representing all the As states
and several other insular possessions
far overseas. Rubberneck wagons
lumber BY al hrier intervals. the
yowling or their conductors waking
the echoes from the Virginia side OF
the Potomac TO Chevy Chase. Nd.
Palitical folks autos dash in and out
through the traffic.
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts march
past and countermarch back again.
BY actual count the number of a.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-05

YOU" Reese leaped across the table,
grinning broadly. "None other than
your respected chief, Lew Davidson"
NO" Tony stared at his friend
incredulously.
Its a fact. He'd only Just arrived
that morning, but the beautiful Irene
was right on the job with every hook
freshly halted, and a line Of girly-
Firiy talk that would have given
you u pain. ] don't doubt she was
reciting nursery rhymes TO him be-
fore the evening was over. left
early. myself, having some packing
to do. but she had him backed
against the ropes, By the time supper
was served"
For q moment Tony Hill p1ffed re-
flectively at his cigarette, his
thoughts cropping hack into the past.
Then he shook himself free Of the
memories which oppressed him.
Much good il will do her." he
growled. Lew Davidson IN too old
a bird 20 fall for anything like that
Its the old mes that do fall for
III" Reese observed. c~ynically. "Day-
idson's fifty. at least, isn't he?"
"Fifty-four."
THAT makes IL worse. / tell you.
Tony, it's the dangerous age for 4
man-that period between fifty and
sixty. He feels that his youth IS
slipping away from him, and he
reaches out for it in others, knowing
that he is losing it himself. Pitfui.
in a way, but I suppose we'll all
come 10 IL, sooner or later. Davidson
nay be a wise old owl in business.
I've always heard he could get more
out of a deal than any man in the
game. But when il comes to women.
these financial wizards seem % give
their brains q vacation, and try 70
imagine they're twenty-two-carat
Romeos. ohm not saying David
sons going to fall for Irene Shirley.
/ guess you might hive something TO
say about that. But I'm telling YOU.
boy. from the way she was going
after him that night, IL went be her
fault IL he Doesn't
You're away off. Jimmy" Tony
shook his head. davidson doesn't
run after m ! know him. He's
had plenty Of chances. III he'd wanted
to. Alice Carroll tried it, when she
first came with Us, I hear, but he
didn't warm up any more than 4
frcst-hitten turnip. A good many
others have made q play for him.
too. Davidson's worth a lot or
money. has . lot Of influences. not
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-05
Investigating Loose Talk

The charge Of District Judge A. w. Cunningham to
the camsrcn county grand jury to investigate the pub
lished assertions credited to sid Hardin. defeated can
didate for congress. relative to illegal voting in the
July primaries. will receive the approval Of the great
majority Of border residents.
Whether the charges credited 10 Hardin constitute
criminal libel Is controversial. The libel laws of Texas
are stringent. They are designed to protect the public
against individuals who are inclined to loose talk. IL
will be the duty of the Cameron county grand jury not
only 20 investigate allegations Of Irregularities and
iilegs voting. but also 70 determine whether the re-
Elections cast upon the election officials Of Cameron
county By such charges are not sufficient grounds for
an indictment for criminal libel.
Politicians are often prone to talk loosely; to make
charges that have no foundation in fact. Usually such
charges arc offered as a palliative to supporters.
Cameron county is proud Of the record achieved IN
holding elections in which the will Of the voters IS
clearly expressed. Men Of the highest type preside in
the various precincts. men in whom the voters Of Cam
eron county have utmost confidence. Any allegation
Of fraud Of any character in connection with the Cam
eron county primary should be investigated, and the
individual making such charges required to prove them.
Incidentally. the assertion that 10000 Mexican cit
iEens participated in the primaries in the congressional
district and that Mexicans were brought from the
south side of the Rio Grande to vote for Garner, is q
direct thrust at the T.. S. immigration service on the
lower border. Il may be construed as q charge that
the federal officers, the men who are 50 efficiently and
Fealously guarding the border, connived with the OPP
ponents OF Hardin to effect his defeat.
Judge Cunningham, whose record during the four
years he has served on the bench in the district in
GLIDING Cameron, Willacy, kennedy, Kleberg and Nueces
counties, has won for him the respect and admiration
Of the entire state, is a citizen Of Cameron county. AS
q citizen he 10 proud Of the record Cameron county has
achieved; he is proud Of the high class Of citizenship
that has been attracted TO this part Of the border; Of
the excellent record made in suppressing lawlessness.
As Judge Of the criminal district court he has jealousiy
guarded the fair name Of the county. Knowing. as he
does. the high type Of citizenship, the honesty and fair
ness with which Cameron county elections are con-
Quoted, he mercy performed his duty in charging the
grand jury TO make q thorough Investigations; to in
dict II violations are discovered, and to take steps to
clear the record Of the election officials If the fact il
established that they have been libeled and the county
has recourse In law.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-05

Who am I? What public offi-e
did l hold? For what noted law
am I responsibleg
who Is the y. ). ambassador u
France7
Who was president Of the United
States during the war Of 1922
According TO the Bible. i'm what
Euise did God first speak to Moses I?
The Lord executeth righteous
ness and judgment for all that are
oppressed" Where does this pas
a y appear in the Bible7
Today IN the Past
On this date. in 1914. England.
France and Russia concluded a pact
each agreeing not TO conclude q
separate peace.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-05
Laredo Section VIII
Plant Big Onion Crop

LAREDO, Tex Sept. E.--A shin
ment OF $4,000 pounds or high-Rrada
Bermuda onion seed from Teneriffe.
Canary Islands. Spain, has been re-
ceived in Laredo for the T.. M. Reid
Teneriffe Onion Seed company. rrr-
resented i'm this city by Dan F. Pue.
This il sufficient seed TO furniah
onion plants for about $500 acres.
As onion growers are now preparing
their seed-beds it 10 expected that
most on this seed will be sown IN ths
sedbedH from about September * fn
40, three 20 remain until they make
sturdy young plants u b. transplant
cd TO the open fields about thc
middle of November.
X Is expected that about $500 "a
$500 acres will be But out in 3nicn
plants i'm November, although THAI
amount Of acreage may Be either
small or larger, according ~ futurs
market conditions, III IA said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-05

Carroll cant see anybody acting I'm
"A picture but herself. She's about
done, | think, 90 far as we are con-
cerned, and Miss Dare II her logical
successor. Naturally 4 don't want TO
see Davidson messing around with
any outside talent. However, that's
absurd, 80 far Us Irene Shirley In
concerned. The woman can't act.
And Davidson is pobody's fool when
IL comes 70 engaging people. I'm
rather glad. though, that he's only
going to be i'm HOLLYWOOD a week.
Not likely to lose his head " that
time. IN fact, I haven't any notion
he's going TO lose il at all. Let's
talk about something else"
"About-Jane Dare ?" Mr.. Reese
challenged, smiling. "Tony. you old
string bean, | believe you're I'm love-
ITO BE CONTINUED
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-05
Timely Views
ExPENDTTURE or TAXES DISCUSSED
Ey WALTER D. KOHLER. Mannfactnr

by WALTER j. kOHLER, Manufacturer.
walter j. kohlcr was born at Sheboygan, wis,
IN 1873 lie was educated at public schools AZ She
boygan and nj the University Of Wisconsin. His
career began with various industrial and CONNER
cial interests, in which spheres he became an in
~fluential figure. Kohler served rs presidential
elector in 1916 and as regent Of the University Of
Wisconsin for six years. He was elected president
cf the board Of the university for three years. He
also Il connected with various civic and welfare
institutions. His home IL IN Kohler. Wis.,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-05

Taxation is the price we pay for benefits of gov
eminent, and we are entitled to ask whether the value
we get IL in proportion to the cost. The total expense
Of our state government amounts TO millions Of dollars
annually. the largest business in the state and BY far
the most important in its bearing upon human well
being.
Our government has no right 10 spend 4 dollar of
our money unnecessarily. II has no righs to create
useless jobs or to retain inefficient johholders. IL
has no right to tolerate duplication Of effort or to fol-
low slow and Anticipated methods where modern equip
mcnt would reduce the cost or improve the result.
Efficiency IN government is not a materialistic
thing. Il does not gIorify the dollar. but it recognizes
that the dollar comes from the people. who are entitled
to get what they pay for, whether II be roads. schools,
law enforcement. the care Of the helpless and depen-
dent. or anything else.
injustice, neglect OF duty. the laws delays, the
spoiis Of office. and all the evils that can Green into y
government are forms and evidences Of fnefficiency
demonstrating thss gocN management is lacking.
Reduction Of taxes or increased efficiency in ad-
ministering the tax money are possible only BY refus-
ing Office TO men whose eyes are forever on the next
election, who trim their sails to every political wind,
who make appointments on the basis OF service 10 them
selves instead Of service TO the state, and who use their
time and that Of their office holding henchmen 10 build
'up a political machine nj the expense Of the taxpayers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-05
The Grab Bag


Persons born under this HiEn pea
ness psychic powers that cam be
greatly developed. This DISPOSE
tion II or q somewhat strange nike
ture cf sadness and brightness
They are capable of changing their
opinions and convictions rapidly, a.
ways with an attitude or firm con-
viction.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-05

Tony Hull, having dismissed the
waiter with their dinner order,
glanced across the table ut his friend.
"Nell, Jimmy, you priceless old
relic" he laughed, what's the latest
news from the coasty'
The two men were dining at a new
and rather rgeou cafe Of Fifty
fourth street, much frequented by
the notables Of the stage and screen
world. Left TO himself, Tony would
doubtless have sought his favorite
haunt, an obscure chop-house, nc
which the quality of the cooking was
in inverse ratio to the decorations,
the scenery but to his old friends and
brother director, Jim Reese, a trip 70
New York, after two years IN Holly
wood, was something Of an event, to
be- celebrated accordingly.
Nothing particularly startling,
Tony" his companion replied, spear
inc AZ the hors d'euvres- Roman
has left the Royal, as ! suppose you
know, and formed a producing COM
pasv or his own. And Jessica Dhvail
has split with Milt Rubin again-thls
time for good. they say. And-this
ought 10 interest you-I ran into
Irene Shirley just before LETT, at 2
big party given BY Sam kresler, OF
the Inter-0cean. Everybody was
here. She looked stunning
Tony Hull's eyes hardened; be-
tween them grew d black fro~n. For
4 moment he did not speak. Then
his smile returned. but there was .
svnical twist to the corners OF his
large, homely mouth.
us that 90 p he remarked. slowly.
"Who's she got her hooks into now
you'll hit the ceiling when ! tell
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-05

Theodore Dresser. the novelist, are
likely 70 BE found eating st Colum-
bus Circle I've seen Charles M.
Schwab. chairman of tha board of
the Bethlehem Steel Corporation. on
a stool In the Grand Central Oys-
ter Bar. and Paul Whiteman, the
highest paid musician i'm the world,
on q stool III q chill ~parIor." Bur
ton Rascoe. the literary guild Judge.
eats anywhere ne happens 10 be-, aE
does Maxwell Bodenheim. the poet.
Adolph zukor. the president w
Paramount Pictures. has crackers
and milk in his office.
Out-of-town visitors who 70 IN
show" places and pay huge lunch
q or dinner checks i'm the belief
that they're seeing persons Of i'm
portance, usually see only persons
like themselves.
feel envy for The youthful
spirit of a woman friend OF mine
who frequently becomes lost I'm the
subway mare. She says she doesn't
wAnt to net to know tha subwavM
we'll The fun Of getting lost after
you're ROW up ~ thrilling"
m
"A number of Wall Street houses
employ men whose job il In TO travel
around the country IN the manner
OF baseball scouts and locate bus
inesses with promising futures thnt
can support bond issues. The invest
ing public now has ~ much gpara
money that Wall Street has tn rn
out and make opportunities for
them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-05

Eoys shouldn't smoke before they are n. says Babe
Nuth. In the meantime they may get some pointers
Inn how TO do it gracefully by watching mother and
fittle sisser-Florence (Ala) Herald.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-05

( The scientists say the days are growing longer at
m. rats Of one second every 100000 years. As the re-
eubliean platform fails 70 claim credit for this We sug-
$3.50 the democrats grab its-Chicagc Iribunes
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-05
PANCAKE SHOOTING

WINNETKA, Hl.-James Cloxry
shot his cook because she served pan
cakes for dinner.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-05

"Ccnverse with men makes sharp
the %rlitterinR writ. but God no mar
doth speak In solitude."-John Stu
art Blackie.