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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-12
PRESIDENTIAL DETAIL WON'T
WORRY HOOVER

WASHINGTON, Feb. lin one
respect Herbert Hoover was planned
by nature and experience, up to the
nth power, for the presidency Of the
United States. The jobs routine can't
kill him. It's an important qualifi-
cation.
The routine-the ocean of detail
is what gets" most presidents these
times-for there's an infinity more
of it, with the country's growth, than
there used to be.
They struggle to keep on top of it,
but its volume is too awful. Ii SIM
ply keeps pouring in until they flat
ten out under il.
AS we know, occasionally one sue
cumbs to the load-literally lies down
and dies-r:ght in the office.
More have their lives shortened.
The Observation-Disclosures Cool
idge stands il better than most, but
it's Washington gossip that the main
reason he's dropping out is that he's
about reached his limit.
Routine doesn't phaze II. C.
Hoover &C" for Clark, but he
has dropped his middle name, on the
theory that two are as many as a
great man needs-Calvin Coolidge,
Woodrow Wilson, George Washing
ton, and others) one little bit.
1t doesn't phaze him because he
doesn't handle il.
It's quantity is wholly immaterial
to him, since the more there is of
it. the more he unloads upon other
folks.
II isn't. Of course, that Hoover's
lazy. That's the last adjective it
would be fair. or appropriate, TO
apply to him.
1t is that he's an executive-and
q wonder as one.
He has srasped the principle that
his stunt is TO work his think-tank
and let underlings do everything
absolutely EvERYTHING-else. and
that he mustn't even bother to
THINK, except about the most i'm
portsnt matters.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-12

was fretting about the weather. ! eX-
pect she will join us before long, by
the way. Womanlike. she found
something to do at the last moment
and | tired Of waiting for her and
flew over to talk to you. Hello! Here
she comes now"
Quite as plump as her fat husband
was Mrs. Robin, but just now she
seemed decidedly upset about some
thing. She didn't forget her manners.
however. and bowed politely to Peter.
81 am delighted to see you again.
Boy" chirped Mrs. Robin. There is
nothing that makes me happier when
] get back home than TO find my old
friends Just where / left them. But
I am afraid that we came North too
soon, this year. The snow must be at
least five inches deep. And it looks
to me as IL there was going to bt
another squall. Robin. dear. I re-
turned for a peep at our nest and 1
find it in very bad condition. You
think that it can be repaired with
little trouble. but | don't. Why, the
whole left side is torn away" Mrs.
Robin looked a~nxiously at her mate.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-12

WAC am "! Wnat = my profession ,
With what big building in New York
City has my name been linked?
Today marks the birthday anniver-
saries in 1895 and lS47 Of two famous
figures in American history, the first
a colonial woodsmea who helped in
opening up Kentucky, and the second
an electrical genius. Who are they?
What is the chief export commod-
ity OF China?
Who wrote Lord Jim"
North America boasts large num-
her of fresh water lakes. What lie the
largest of Them
When the wickedist are multiplied.
transgression Increaseth. but the
righteous shall see their fall" Where
does this passage appear IN the
Bihle2
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-12
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SPEAKING OF OPERATIONS

OLD ORCHARD BEACH. Ne. Up
Robert Baylor believe he Is en-
titled - sJ7e kind of a record. as
the subject Of 81 operations in four
years. His arm was injured when
caught between a door and a fire
truck IN 1928, and he has been on
the operating table 81 times since
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-12
Dinner Stories
No Place for Him

No Place for Him
4 negro was offered a job feeding
sharls.
Nah, sab. boss. me and sharks
amt friends"
why, boy, sharks don't cat black
meat"
"Ah know. but it's just nah luck
to meet wild = dat's blind
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-12
I'VE OLD ROBIN

Roan Redbreast answered Peter
with gay chirpl
WIN you have travelled as far
and hyve seen as many things as ]
have J4u will not worry about much
Of anything. not wen a snowstorm."
said Robin. Besides there il much
to be happy about. as I was telling
my wife only this morning, when she
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-12
JIMMY JAMS

Todays Horoscope
Persons born under this sign are
very stubborn and willful at times
but can BE affable and courteous.
A Daily Thought
Laws and institutions are con-
stantly tending to gravitate. Like
clocks. thew must be occasionally
cleanscd, and wound up. and set to
true time."-Henry Ward Beecher.
Answers 10 Foregoing Questions
4. Tex Richard; fight promoter;
Madison Square Garden.
?. Daniel Boone and Thomas Edi-
son.
3. SILK.
=. Joseph Conrad.
3. Superior.
s. Proverbs XXX. is.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-12
WHOLE TOWN WORKING

CARDlFF.-Every man and wom-
an IN the village of Trenarth is en-
lQloyed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-12

rress assert that the railroads and the motor traffic
are competitive; and that it is the duty Of the federal
government to regulate both upon the same basis.
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-12
Timely Views
AVERAGE WAGES o WOMEN DECLARED
q LOW

BY Mary Anderson
Director OF women's Bureau Of the Department
of Labor
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
OVERLOADED TRUCKS

Truck owners are jealous of their rights to use any public highway; and when there is talk of regulating them A little more carefully their ganizations are quick 10 sense danger and have line of argument ready to ssultify the fabled Philadel- phia lawyer.
 But: On one matter they have no comeback at all: they cannot be permitted to overload their trucks contrary to law.
 There have been entirely too many items in tine newspapers the past year or so regarding overload ed trucks. Many fines have been inn posed. but there seem to be a mi nority who simply cannot get them selves to realize that they have no right ':o overload truck.
 The worst offenders. Of course, are the interstate trucking con- cerns, These are running wild, are immune from federal regulation, and seem to have the idea that they uan roll heavy loads over Connect cut liighways ut wifi. Trucks from Nassa chusetts and New York infest
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
DISPUTE ON COAL RATES

Producing coal is one thing; get ting it to market is another. The lat ter costs considerable, in spite of the supposedly low rates that railroads are allowed to furnish for such bulk traffic.
 Last year the rates to New Eng land from West Virginia were very favorable, greatly to the disgust of operators in Pennsylvania, who are closer to this market. The Interstate Commerce Commission, which has been considering the minimum rates once again, has been severly criti- cized for reversing its stand on the coal rates to lake cargo ports and meeting the demands of Pennsyl- vania for lower differential.
 The issue involves lake ports only, but in principle it is the same as that obtaining for New England points. If the I. C. c. thinks higher rates from West Virginia are neces- sary to lake ports it is only ques- ton of time before in thinks the same principle should be applied to other points.
 John J. E.sch, who is up for reap pointment to the commission, is said to have changed his vote in favor of Pennsylvania. Senator Reed of that state has been vociferous about Pennsylvania rights; and it will be remembered. perhaps. that Secre- tary Mellon also halls from that state.
 It cannot be denied that Pcnnsyl- .vania is closer to lake ports than West Virginia; and it is also closer to New England than West Virginia.
 The contention between the two producing areas is one involving the railroads; it also involves union and anti-union assistance, and also in- wolves politics. The Senate investi- gation should be quite interesting.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
ASSESSMENTS

We have heard of assessments on realty being absolutely accurately placed, perfectly equitable. just and fair, entirely above criticism? It there is a department of civic gov- ernment which never works on any plan higher than a rule of thumb, it Is the assessment of real estate. The assessors do the best they can, so it is said; and they do not obtain salary of s5o,000 year for being such thorough-going experts that nobody can understand them. Their work is itally important to every municipality: on the results of their estimates much of the municipal income rests. Yet no town, city or village is highly concerned about stimulating them to absolute ac- curacy in doing their job. The inn precision everywhere is that some politicians are perfectly willing to sec the assessors bungle bit in the direction of under-assessing some classes of property. At any rate, in- equalities are rampant almost ev- anywhere, and whenever a wave of inquiry is originated. indignant pro- tests are registered. But what good do they do? We have been having negotiable assessments since the time of Moses. if not beyond.
 The difference between the sell ing price of valuable property and what is assessed for most frequently comes in for discussion. It may be foolish to say that because such diff ferences have always existed that they will or ought to continue. But somehow we cannot get up much steam in the direction of seeing an improvement nf1de in the system. The interplay of politics, influence and wool pulling seems too highly developed to circumvent.
 But it can be noticed everywhere that the poor mans home never gets underassessed. The man who builds a dwelling house rarely if ever finds his assessment much lower than his outlay. Home-owners pay their full share, and they rarely pause to con- pare notes. being too busy finding the wherewithal to make the pay ments to bother about the other fel- lows business.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20

the Connecticut roads and they too frequently are carrying loads that an average freight car might we'll envy.
 The season of the year is ap- preaching when the roads are in their weakest state, when more damage can be done in less time than at any other season of the year.
 Which also means the season of the year is at hand when no mercy should be shown trucking concerns which overload their trucks. It is the duty of the police to discourage the practice. Let Connecticut earn the reputation of being vigorously alive to the evils of super-truck loading. Good highways cost money and overloaded trucks cannot be permitted to ruin them.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20

States asalsn his psnsion after hia death!
 A. Pensions ars paid only during the lifetime of the pensioner.
 Q. h there . species of shark called ''Man-eateps"?
 A. One member of the 0aleidae family is known by that term.
 Q. What does the name Madeline mean?
 A. Magnificent.
 .. l. Lars Hanson. the movie actor. dead?
 A. Lars Hanson is tnot dead. Einar Hanson. another Swediah actor died June ,, 1927 of injuries sustained when his automobile turned over on the Coast highway, north of Santa Monica, California.
 Q. Did Lindbergh land any place for fuel before he reached Paris in his transatlantic flight?
 A. He flew from New York to Paris without stopping. His gasoline tanks were officially sealed before he started and the seals were not broken until he landed in Paris.
 Q. Where in the Bible does it say that Jesus is the spirit of pro- phecy"?
 A. Revelation 1s:1o.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
-,REV. HARRY | BODLEY

:: The Rev. Harry I. Bodley, rector emeritus of St. Marks Episcopal church, who quietly folded his tent this morning and passed to the be- yond, was one of the finest of men. His quiet, modest personality had endeared him in the minds of all citizens, and communicants of all creeds shared the high regard in which he was held. His 27 years as pastor of St. Marks was distin- guished by a high zeal for the well fare of his flock; but in addition he radiated . loving kindness for all mankind, and those who came into contact with him automatically be- came his friends.
 For some years he had been re- tired, and during frequent appear atsces downtown he was kept busy speaking with the multitude Of we'll which who met him on every hand. He went through life a friend to all, and the opportunity of speaking with 'ths aged and sunny clergyman : rightly was highly prized.
 The clergyman was a successful man. using the term in it's highest application. The widespread regret that will be aroused through news of his death will prove conclusively : that honor and esteem in which he was held means more than mere accumulation of worldly goods. He made the city better for having lived in if. and by so much he made the {: world better for having labored in this vineyard.
 , Mr. Bodley's life of late Tears was one: Of ordered regularity. When he stroilcd to the nearest carline he was greeted with cheerful greetings on every hand. When he boarded the car he was greeted with a happy good morning by the operator, by those on the platform. by acquaint- | ances inside. He was always given a seat. He simply radiated good cheer and d sunny personality.
 Now that he has gone to his re- ward. which must be d great one considering the good he achieved among his fellow citizens. his mem Ory will be kept green by the thou sands whom he knew. One of Gods finest gentlemen has left the scene.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20

Hoover policies will have even hard CT sledding than the Coolidge poli- cies have had. Indeed, we feel like saying right now that should Hoover be elected it will not make much diff ference what his policies are.
 Should Alfred F. Smith be nomin- ated and elected by the Democrats, however, the situation would be dif- ferent. The nation would have president whose policies could get somewhere in Congress, as without a doubt the Democrats and Progress sives and independent Republicans would provide such an overwhelm- ing majority of the membership of Congress that the White House and Congress would be synchronized for the first time in years.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
Wesleyan Champions in
 Glee Contest Again

Middletown Feb. 20 R-National intercollegiate champions for the past two years. the Wesleyan uni Nersity glee club announced today its entry in the New England contest, 10 be held in Symphony hall, Bos- ton, on February A. The winner of this competition will be qualified to enter the national contest in New York March 10. together with other sectional winners from all parts of the country.
 l. Tltular defense will necessitate Neslcyan's entry in the New York finals. regardless of the outcome of the New England contest.
 Other colleges scheduled 10 sing at Boston include Amherst Boston college, Boston university, Bowdoin Clark. NJ. o. T., Middlebury, North eastern university, Rhode Island State, New Hampshire. Vermont anG Worcester Poly Institute.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
WALKER ANXIOUS
 AS TRAIN GOES 0N
New York's Mayor Thrilled it
 Prospect Of NeV Orleans

En Route to New Orleans with Mayor Walker. Feb. 20 R-Mayor James J. Walker was wondering to- day, as his private car was being carried through Georgia and into Alabama on the way to New Orleans and it's Mardi Gras. if the next two days will bring fulfillment of a de- sire almost as old as is the New York mayor himself.
 Ever since he was boy he has wanted to ''see New Orleans" Long ago he was told one must see three cities in the United States, New York. San Francisco and New Or leans. New York was easy and San Francisco came in due course and now he is on his way to New Or- leans with anticipation added to the expectation.
 T wish I could stay week." said the mayor today. but as we have only two days We will have to see all we can in the time we have" During most of his trip through Virginia and North Carolina yester- day MT. Walker was not 'the best dressed mayor" He suffered during part of the day with toothache and was an undressed mayor until nightfall.
 At Danville, Va. he came out, bathrobe and all. to speak to a l0- year-old Jimmy" who likes his name and all that bear it, and when a crowd of q score or more assem- bled at the station in Greensboro the mayor was dressed and came out to stroll up and down the platform surrounded by number of feminine voters of North Carolina.
 A visiting Texas woman was on hand, and her first question was: You ever been to Houston?" No, l" said the mayor, but expect to get there. l have already been to Dal- las.'
 "Oh come on out Jimmy. never mind those men," one of the young women cried as the mayor tarried for moment in his private car to chat with Greensboro friends who had come to the station to greet i him. The mayor met the request by de- scending to the platform and organ- izing promenade. At Salisbury a score or more persons came to the train and called for Walker. He re- sponded with 8 few words.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
25 Fears Ago To-day
 From Paper of That Date)

(From Paper of That Date)
 William Prelle's bologna sleigh tipped over on Park street today. The horse attached 10 it was indulg- ing in an unexpected sprint until the sleigh capsized. The harness was broken.
 Among the members Of the male chorus which will sing at the '. M. C. \. Sunday afternoon are: Second tenors. A. F. 4Iic hstaedt George Rapelye, H. C. Hine. H. $. Hart: first basses. c. E. Matthews, Clifford Mer- win. E. l., Mercy. Fred Latham. r. H. Hewitt; second passes A. $. Par sons, George F. Spear, w H. Latham.
 l.. H. Pease. C. y. Hart and F. Allen Moore were reelected direc- tors of the Stanley Works at the an- nual meeting yesterday.
 The John Runner Health Beer Co has been organized with capital stock Of s5e.o00. The local stock holders are James Farrell. Thomas Farrell Conrad Wahrenterger Charles Johnson. Ernest MucIe John Stropel, Julius Rick, Otto
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
HAS SIMPLE BURIAL
Earl of Oxford, Lord AsGuith, Laid to Rest Under Yew Tree Within 100 Yards of His Home.

Sutton Courtney, Eng, Feb. 20 R) Within a hundred yards of his home for the last sixteen years and under an old yew tree to worship, the body of Lord Oxford and As quith was laid to rest this afternoon.
 Simplicity marked the last rites for England's noted liberal states man, in whose honor a memorial service will be held in Westminster Abbey tomorrow.
 The brief service held today at which the Bishop of Oxford officiat- ed. was attended only by members of the family and invited friends. It included singing of the late Earl's favorite hymn 70 God, Our Help in Ages Past" and other num- bers by the choir of New College, Oxford.
 While a throng of mourners who had gathered from the countryside for miles around stood by in silence, broken only by the tolling of the church bell. The coffin was borne to the grave.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
THE. HOOVER POLICIES;
 ALSO SMITHS

All signs point to q much closer election than the last one. If Hoover Is nominated and elected he will have his set of policies, just like Coolidge has.
 Having policies and putting them over. however, are two radically diff ferent things.
 The closer the election the greater the probability that the combined Democrats aNl Progressives will gain seats in Congress, not to men ton the Independent Republicans who as frequently vote with the Democrats and Progreesiyes as wit h the Republicans.
 The outlook therefore is that the
New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
PAYING FOR FLOOD CONTROL

President Coolidge believes in in- dividuals-even states-helping themselves; this must be included under the heading of states rights, the right of every state to pull itself up by its bootstraps, even if calamity has been caused by an ''act of God," as the lawbooks phrase it.
 That must be why he has favored | a plan whereby the states in the Mississippi valley paying 20 per cent of flood control legislation. It made little difference whether the states which have been ruined financially comprise only small part of the number of states from which water flows into the Mississippi Missouri Ohio basin.
 The Coolidge flood control plan. which was summarily ditched in the House last week, deserved the fate it received. Flood control is too vast job to saddle upon states that hap pen to furnish a right of way to the Gulf. The entire nation in the long run suffers from Mississippi flood. and it likewise gains from flood con- trol.
 l All of the states west of the Alle- ghanies and east of the Rockies con- tribute waters to the Mississippi out let. There was no flood damage to speak of in Minnesota, for instance; but the water from that state and other similarly placed states con- tributed to the damage further down 1 the valley. Why should Louisiana, already impoverished because of the flood and already having spent more than 20 per cent Of the costs set down in the administration plan, be compelled to pay so high for bene- i fits that accrue to more fortunately situated commonwealths?
 The House saw the point quickly. 1 The flood states have already eX- | banded more than 20 per cent and should not be expected to spend other millions for project that con- cerns the entire country.