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Evening star., 1928-09-04
WHY WE Do WHAT WE Do
By MEHRAN K. THOMSON.

Gene Tunney's master motive while
he was the worlds heavyweight cham
pion was to keep himself in good physi-
cal condition in order to defend his
title successfully He no doubt had to
give up many good times for the sake
Of bis major interest. The same holds
for any one who aspires to reach the
top in any line of activity.
The lover. the patriot, the faddist.
the crank. the reformer and all who
have one great objective to which all
others are subjected are moved by
master motive and are further Illus
trations of this remarkable urge.
A master motive is one that grips
you so firmly that you subordinate all
other wishes and desires to 1t.
Master motives may be Of short dura-
tion or may last lifetime. Those that
are of short duration appear IN tne
form of a crisis. No matter what great
adjective a man may have. he is tenn
norarily sidetracked by another msster
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motive in an emergency such as a fire
or an automobile accident or some
other emergency that requires imme-
diate attention and demands all his
strength and resources. After the crisis
is past, a man may fall back to his
long-term master motive. such as win
ming girl or making million dollars
or getting elected to office.
A master motive is really the con-
centration of all our wishes and desires
into one major drive that we value
most. the thing we want above all 9TH
ers and hence are willing to sacrifice
everything to secure.
We have master motives to fulfill a
major ambition. to steady our purpose.
to be more eficient. to make our sacri-
fees with a good conscience and will
ingly. and above all to get what is
nearest our heart, the thing with which
we have identified our true self and
upon which we have staked our happi-
ness.
(Copyright, i92sl
Evening star., 1928-09-04

In the Fall of 1920 the Pilgrims
landed at Plymouth during a disagree
able storm and, noting the excellent
opportunity for future misery. began
to erect few rude cabins. This party
consisted of l02 resolute people who
wished to be free and do what they saw
At.
They found that the Indians of Cape
Cod were willing TO dispose OF INSIDE
lots at Plymouth on reasonable terms,
retaining, however, the right to use the
land for massacre purposes from time
to time.
The Pilgrims were honest, and gave
the Indians something for their land
in almost every instance, but the price
they put upon 1t has made the Indian
ever since a comparatively poor man.
During the Winter they discovered
why the lands had been sold to them
so low The Indians of one tribe had
died there of pestilence the year be-
fore, and so when the Pilgrims began
to talk trade they did not haggle ever
prices.
In the early Spring. however. they
we're surprised to hear the word well
come" proceeding from the doormst OF
Samoset, an Indian, whose chief was
named "MaSSassoit." A treaty was then
made for SO years, Massassoit taking
1.-The same"
Canonicus once sent Gov Bradford
a bundle of arrows tied up in rat
tlesnake's skin. The governor put them
awav in the pantry with his other Gu
rios and sent Canonicus few bright
new bullets and a little dose Of pow
der. That closed the correspondence.
T., thoea davS there were no newspapers
and most fighting was done without
guarantee or side bets.
Money matters were rather panlcky
at the time. and the people were kept
hlsv digging clans to sustain life IN
order to raise Indian corn enough to
cive them suficient strength to pull
CLAIMS enough the following Winter to
get them through till the next corn
cron should give them strength to dig
for clans again.
After four years they numbered only
1874 counting immigration and all. Inc
colony only needed. however. more peo-
nIe and an Eastern capital.
II would be we'll to pause here ana
remember the annoyances connected
with life as forefather. Possibly tne
reader has considered the matter al
ready. Imagine how nervous one may
he Sitting in the hall and watching
with keen glance for the approach OF
the nhysician who Is to announce tnaV
one is a forefather. The amateur Iore-
father of 1920 must have felt proud ye1
ANXIOUS about the clam yield also, as
each new mouth opened on the pros
pect. -. .,.
of the forefathers that Cape Cod menus
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Shepherds Pie.

Cover the bottom of we'll creased
baking dish with about two-inch layer
OF hot mashed potatoes. Spread over
this thick layer of roast beef cut in
small pieces. Season with salt. pepper
and onion, and pour over a generous
amount of beef gravy. Cover with O
layer of mashed potatoes and bake In o
hot oven until the whole is heated
through.
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Veal Stew.

Have two pounds of veal shoulder cut
into small pieces suitable for Stewing
Melt some fat in The bottom of the
kettle. Roll the meat in flour and
brown well in the fat. Cover with hot
water. Season with one teaspoonful
of salt, one teaspoonful of paprika and
pepper to taste. Reduce the tempera-
ture and simmer slowly for two hours.
then add eight small white onions, one
cupful OF lima beans. canned or dried,
previously cooked. one cupful OF peas.
six small carrots and six medium sized
potatoes. Cook until the vegetables are
tender
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MlLADY BEAUTIFUL
BY LOIS LEEDS.

ture the other evening in which
moderate use of coal oil on the h
was highly recommended to prevent 4
hair from turning gray. What do u
advise? w. j. HI
Answer-This is good old-fashion,
remedy for hair troubles. think u
main reason why 1t is not much uSt
now is that 1t is possible to obtain
good results with less odoriferous oil
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most adorable hat stands OF wood. They
are made with plain wide base and
slender rod But the rod is topped with
wood cut into the shape of flowers.
These flowers are lacquered IN colo. the
stem and base are green. You have no
idea how gay they make the shelf look.
I stand there and quote, Mistress Mary.
quite contrary until Roger thinks I
have lost my mind.
Then they have new coverings to
slip over the hats, when they are on the
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NANCY PAGE
Hat Stands Blossom Like
a Summer Garden.
RY FLORENCE LA GANKE.
BY FLORENCE LA GANKE.

Lois was so thrilled over her clothes
closets that she called Nancy on every
occasion to tell her OF her latest find.
This time II was hat stands and cover
ings.
do you know, Nancy, I found the
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PERSONAL HEALTH SERVICE
RY WILLIAM BRADY, M. d.

fections, and adequate vitamin D. which
prevents ricketts,.
incidentally. when feeding the baby
his cod liver oil or when taking MP
yourself, one good scheme is to mix the
dose of oil with an equal or greater
quantity Of any fresh fruit Juice the
season affords, make cocktail OF 1t or
beat 1t up we'll and down 1t so.
1t is interesting that we first learned
how beneficial cod liver oil Is for nor
NAL babies, and later how beneficial any
kind of liver cooked or raw, is for severe
anemia. The health-giving virtues Of
cod liver oil have been ascribed to the
vitamins in 1t, also to the iodin In 1t,
and some students have ascribed the
beneficial effect of liver in anemia to a
fifth vitamin, vitamin E. present in the
liver. They offer the theory that this
vitamln has something to do with the
utilization of iron In the hemoglobin OF
the blood Other students have sug-
gested that vitamin has something to
do with the function of reproduction,
at least in animals.
tCopyriRht 1927
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One Mother says:

one MOtFer says.
An unusual French finish which l
have used on my small daughters new
est dress, linen, consists of braiding
and tassel arrangement. The neck is
cut square, and on one corner of the
neck Is tassel From the other COR
ner goes a zig-zag design of braid. at
the bottom of which is matching tas-
sci. The same finish Is used at the back.
but on opposite sides. 1t makes dis
tinctive finish for simple frock.
(Copvrirht. 1927
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REALTY CHATS BY EDNA KENT FORBES

which won't take flesh from any one.
So If you must have a doctors ad-
vice about diet and can reach New
York. go there wish that doctors all
over the country would open UP similar
clinics. For a time during and after
the war. we saw less fat women. but
letely seem to notice many more than
some years ago.
Miss Mary Sienna is a harmless
coloring and not dye.
Mrs. o. A.-After you have done
everything you can yourself for your
scalp, and your hair continues to turn
gray, you should consult 3 first-class
scalp specialist. You should not have
gray hair at "a years of age. and there
is no reason for supposing that you in
herited the tendency to it. You may
need to build up your health, as you
should not have flahby skin that
scales off when you bathe with soap or
use a cream. Pouches under the eyes
sometimes come from sluggish tenden-
cies of the liver or the kidneys.
Evening star., 1928-09-04

Bill Nye, 1s50-lss6. whose real name
was Edgar Wilson Nye,, was an American
humorist Of the early school. One OF
his characteristic books was "Baled
Hay"
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Permanent Waving.

Dear Miss Leeds: I have long hair
Could it be permanently waved or
would it spoil my hair? Will proper
care of a permanent wave keep 1t from
becoming fuzzy? met lady who said
she did not have to do anything with
her wave. I have dark brown hair that
is fairly oily. Should I use brilliantine
on it? WONDERING.
Answer-Yes. of course long hair
can be permanently waved. If your
hair is in poor condition l would not
advise a permanent. but If your hair is
healthy and full of life l am sure that
such a wave would not injure 1t, pro-
vided that you choose a reliable system
of waving and have an experienced
operator. Do not try to economize on
the price. bu. go to first-clsss beauty
shop. Fuzziness often results from
cheap waves that are not wound prop
erly. but another factor that enters
into this result is the texture of the
hair. Some types of hair will take a
prettier wave than others. although the
same care is given in each case. After
you have your permanent, apply little
brilliantine daily. Put few drops OF
the pomade in the palms of your hands.
rub them together and then pat them
on the hair. LOIS LEEDS.
Evening star., 1928-09-04

More than $31 .0O0,000 Is to be spent
on building and improving railways and
docks In South Africa.
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Uses Of the Patter.

Uses Of the Patter.
Dear Miss Leeds: Please tell me when
a patter should be used Does it help
in the case of neck wrinkles and sag
ging jaw muscles? A READER.
Answer-The patter is a substitute
for gentle slapping massage with the
hands This type of massage is good
for flabby places on neck and face,
where the usual rotary or stroking mas
sage might stretch the loose skin. A
gentle patting every night for three to
FIVE minutes will be helpful in stimu-
lating the circulation in wrinkled necks
and Jaws, so that the flesh will become
firmer. LOIS LEEDS.
Coal Oil for the Hair.
Dear Miss Leeds. I listened to a lec-
Evening star., 1928-09-04

Coal Oil for the Hair.
Dear Miss Leeds: I listened to lee
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tCopyright. 1927
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-08
The Tomato Tariff

Maryland tomato farmers have joined the growers
Of the Rio Grande Valley, Florida and California in the
request to the tariff commission to increase the tariff
rate on tomatoes. But the Maryland farmers 80 fur
ther-they want a higher tariff on canned tomatoes as
well as the fresh product.
Maryland growers are not greatly interested in the
Mexican tomato crop. but they have found Italy is
competing with them in the sale Of canned tomatoes
in the American markets. In their formal complaint
filed with the tariff commission, the Maryland tomato
growers point out that the canned product OF Italy.
shipped by boat to New York, can be marketed at =
lower price than the product Of the American farms
and canneries-
The Maryland growers assert the foreign product
may be grown at much lower cost, both in labor and
actual production, and that freight rates from Italy to
New York are 50 low that the Latin tomato may be
sold in this country at prices that would bankrupt the
American grower. Gamers themselves will ask the
commission to determine the relative cost Of produc-
ton Of tomatoes grown here and abroad and then make
recommendations to the president, with the request
that tariff charges be raised on the foreign vegetable
The MARYLAND growers are greatly alarmed over the
situation. st CheStertown, one Of the largest tomato
canning centers in the United States, only four Of the
twelve large packing plants are in operation this sum
mer. As a result Of the Italian competition the tomato
acreage is about half what it was two years ago, and
crops on much Of the acreage have been permitted to
rot in the field. Hundreds Of plant workers have been
thrown out Of employment.
The tomato growers Of the United States can ex-
pect little relief from the tariff commission. II IL
recommends the maximum increase, which 1t probably
will, that increase will be of little practical value.
But the Recommendation Of the commission will prove
an important factor in impressing upon congress tha
necessity for granting the growers a greater measure
Of protection, and it is not improbable that this may
be granted at the short session Of congress which con-
venes in December, though general revision Of the
tariff measure will await the long session starting in
March.
Both the republican and democratic parties are
pledged 70 protection upon the basis Of difference in
cost Of production, and if protection upon that basis
is extended the American growers will make no com
plant.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-08
Auto Fatalities Declining

The mortality record from automobile accidents ~
declining, according to the report of the Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company, which states that for the first
time in II years there has been a decline in the record
Of fatalities among the more than 100000 industrial
policyholders.
While the decline is slight, il is, nevertheless, said
to be encouraging. since the death rate from this cause
has shown q decided increase every year. The result
was found on analysis Of the records up to August Is,
this year, as compared with the same period in 1927.
"f this Improvement holds throughout the year"
says the Statistical Bulletin, issued by the company,
"the efforts Of interested agencies will have at last
accomplished some little measure Of success in de-
pressing the death rate from automobile fatalities, and
1928 will mark The first break in the continuously
rising death rate. which has been in evidence ever since
records Of deaths from this cause we're kept by the
Metropolitan"
The decrease is attributed to better highway coudi-
tions, elimination Of railway grade crossings in many
Eastern states. more sturdy and dependable automo-
biles, better knowledge Of highway rules and signals,
and last but not least, the education Of drivers in the
fundamentals OF automobile operation. Records Of
automobile accidents show that very few are unavoid-
able, most fatalities from this cause being due to
neglect or recklessness-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-08
Arousing Public Consciousness

French criminologists, proposing a revival OF the
ancient custom Of branding criminals, reflect the Sc
robustness with which nations other than ours take the
problems Of suppressing crime" says the San Fran
cisco Chronicle. ION the ratio of homieides IN France
and the United States, our crime rate is about six and
one-half times that Of France.
1.-THE idea Of branding. even by painless chemical
means, is not likely to be revived. But the mere fact
that il has been proposed by responsible criminologists
shows an attitude OF mind on the part Of the French
that partially explains their low criminal rate as com
pared with ours. The habitual criminal il an enemy
Of society and is treated as such. As soon as the
American public has that feeling in the matter the
criminal rate in the United States win show a rapid
decline without fesOrting 20 any such drastic method
as is now being discussed IN Paris"
UnQuestionably there is a need for a more active
pubic consciousness in the matter Of crime Changes
in our legal and judicial system. soreIy needed in many
instances, must result from public demand that under
stands the seriousness Of the problem and the neces-
sty for sterner justice and expedited trials and con-
lotions.
In comparison with Europe, our American crime sit
nation IL nothing short Of disgraceful. Misplaced,
maudlin sympathy has created parole, pardon, and gOod-
conduct systems that often turn the most case-hard-
ened Of felons out to prey again on society. Anti-crime
activity has been deflected from its proper channels
Ito proposals for usless and restrictive smalI-arms
laws and the like. Criminals in sensational cases havt
been made to appear as martyrs.
In New York, which has laws that give life impris-
onment automatically when q criminal is convicted for
four felonics, crime is decreasing. An aroused public
consciousness is needed to combat the criminal, not
more laws which restrict the law-abiding citizen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-08
PICKERING BEOADCAsTEas

Af$N 4oln AIluAntJ.
AIRING Of personal disputes over the radio deserves
squelching' in the opinion of the Federal Radio Com
mission, which has put on thirty days probation four
Pennsylvania stations found TO be addicted to that
nabit. In the commissions view, a station that bores
and annoys listeners with private alterations il not
serving the public satisfactorily, and il is the policy 81
the FEDERAL board to bear down on broadcasters who
do not meet the specification Of public interest con-
venience or necessity"
Since this rebuke Of quarrelsome hack talk set. =,
precedent, the commission is at pains to explai. X II
not q denial Of free speech. The constitutional susran-
ty' in its judgment, applies Ito the expression ~ No.
litical and religious opinions, to discussions, fair con-
ments and criticisms on matters Of genera public in
terest, Of candidates, Of men holding public office and
of political, social and economic issues" The re-
licensing Of the Debs station and the La Toilette Pro-
gressive station is cited as an example of fair play for
minority mouthpieces. But the commission argues
that as free speech does not entitle ~neighbors at odds
to conduct noisy controversies in the street or in the
aters, neither does ii warrant their disturbance of
listeners-in with their personal grievances to the extent
Of making themselves a nuisance.
It is certainly in the interest Of radio amenities TO
shut off private wrangles from the wave band. All
the channels are needle for more entertaining or more
instructive matter The discipline Of alleged scoIds Is
the closest to the borderline Of censorship that the
Federal Radio Commission has gone. IF protesting
stations believe that the commission IL mistaken in
assuming that it can correct bad radio manners they
have q right to 20 to court and obtain a judicial inter
probation Of the pubic interest, convenience or ne
cessity" clause.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-08
Railroads and General Prosperity

Last year the railroads Of the United States spent
l.Se6.00O,0O for materials and supplies and S~772,O0o,-
600 for new equipment ard improvements. This tire
mendous total is the equivalent of $3.50 for every
family in the country.
Railroad purchases aid all businesses and help %
support workers in all lines. When. in 1927, they spent
a39O00,000 for coal atone, they were providing every
fourth dollar earned by coal miners. They paid one
fourth Of all wages in the lumber industry by spending
s1760000 900 for forest products. Their needs in iron
and steel furnished onc-fifth Of the income OF employees
in that industry.
Railroads make a tremendous contribution to the
general prosperity and living standards of the United
States. A year Of railroad progress and expansion
means a year Of general progress. A year Of serious
curtailment Of railroad activities, on the other hand,
would have a depressing effect on many basic indus
tries which employ millions Of wage-earners.
This il the danger that arises when railroad earn
ines are insufficient to realize an adequate income on
the investment involved. For 3 number If years past
they have been struggling to pragress in spite Of poor
returns and they have succeeded. They have raised
efficiency, and placed themselves on q new high eco
nomic level.
This. unfortunately, cannot continue indefinitely
under present conditions. Regulating bodies use more
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-08
Other Papers
DEPUTYsHIP A CAREER OF BLAcKMAIL

MAh1NU - NAhEER Ut DLAAhAAAAL
dallas News).
The loose system Of appointing deputies by law en-
forcement officers Of Texas. coupled with our abom-
Unable fee system, can be counted on to bear evil fruit.
The blackmaii of "snuggle-petters" along the highways
is an example. II is time we did something about II.
In a good many cases the sole reason for naming a
man a deputy police officer Is for the purpose 81 au-
thorizing him to carry a gun. There are too many
guns being carried in Dallas county. The records Of
killings show that. That deputy sheriffs and deputy
constables have figured in these killings dispropor-
tionately does not appear. But that there is an inn
moderate amount of gun-carrying seems apparent
indeed.
The officers badge ought to be limited to the active
force Of reliable and responsible men. These badge
and-gun commissions which contemplate no substantial
service to the state ought to be cut off. There Il
neither honor nor usefulness connected with the
practice.
That the PETERS afford the b~lackmaiIers a common
and easy mark may be seen by anybody who will start
a tour Of the suburban lanes at about dusk. The auto
mobiles parked BY the side Of the road are all too nu-
merous and the occupants are all too obviously
amorous.
The wickedness Of it is not always as gross as older
population pretends to believe. The oldtime parlor
with its horsehair furniture and its kerosene Lamp dis
creteiy hooded with a heavily befurbelowed shade saw
a thing or two which wasn't announced in the weekly
newspaper. The young people OF that time arrived In
~ $50 q = ~ inarhlaec affair set up tnrir nome
and welcomed anon the coming Of little ones after The
fashion Of humankind since the world began. Some
OF that generation are startled parents. And some are
deputy constables.
But sheriffs and c~Onstables. Of whatever degree ana
commission, are servants Of the law. Their account
ings should be strict an" IN full. Their operations
should conform to the l1v literally aaa faithfully.
The people are their masters and should at be their
prey And petting Is preferable to Dlackrnail. And. too.
the crime they commit against their prey is less than
the crime they commit against society. For can there
be any influence more subversive Of law as an institn-
ton than that which is generated when the servants Of
the law turn criminals?