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The Washington times., 1928-10-03

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6. What is dam? .
When of President in the United States
held?
g. In part of the body the cornea!
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The Washington times., 1928-10-03
Higher Car Fares and the
Public Utilities Commission

n rocadnr with care and deliberation in the matter of
higher car fares for Washington the Public Utilities CON-
mission is showing wisdom
Before rendering decision of vast Importance to Wash
ington people and to the street railways the commission
seeks to ascertain its legal rights to dismiss the petition OF
the Capital Traction Company Joined in by the washington
Railway and Electric Company
Evidently railways thought that they had moth
ing to do but higher fares and their request would
be granted They seemed to feel that the commission
was all set to do what they desired.
The commissions, though, has seen some light that
did not shine r0uOdy headquarters; heard
some opinions expressed by of immense influence
not connected uUith the rnilIO0y systems; and
nouD realizes that there sides to this higher
fare problem. II is pnusing to take stOck' ana We"
it may.
bere is nothing in the public utilities of the District
compelling the Public Utilities Commission to swallow the
claims of public utility The law charges the commission to
permit public utilities fair return on valuation ana
20 make valuations determine what fares charges should
be collected
not be making Just this tme fair returns valuations
but they have been than fairly in the matter OF
fares so Justly that the Capital Traction Company still
sesses huge surplus collected from riders OF more than
s1,20000O and is not suffering financially.
Neither of these railway companies plead confscaton
TO the courts against adverse decision by the commission
which has full power deny fare increases this time
cannot collect increased fares against the orders Of the COM
mission. the companies not satisfied with turn
down. they rush the courts BY the time they get
through delays there Congress will have acted
legislation pending in that body
The Capital Traction Company first based its appeal for
higher fares urgent financial needs Ralph Feharty
peoples counsel clearly showed that the company in
such urgent need Toward the closing of the hearings the
company shifted toward demanding higher fares its court
valuation rather than on financial necessities
In standing upon valuation, the Capital Traction
Company practically forces the Public Utilities Commission
20 deny increased fares UNTIL THE COMMISSION HAS
MADE A VALUATION OF STREET RAILWAY PROPER
TIES HERE.
n be remembered that while the highest District
court decided that Capital Traction properties worth
26756680 the decision fixed that valuation AS OF JANU
AIRY !, 1915, nearly fourteen years ago. II
The Public Utilities Commission Is bound
accept such a UaLu0tion of today, and should
do
Paragraph g. of the public utilities l0tO distinctly
directs that the Commission may, any time, its
initiative" make a retaliation of any pubLici
( utility.
The unUGrnished truth Is that the Public Utilities
Commission tOu be Within its rights and tUthin the
bounds of Justice, IN refusing higher fares and
ordering a retaliation of street rdiU0y properties
determine Uh0t fares should be in this city. That
IUiu defer a fare decision for several years.
The Washington times., 1928-10-03

resources to be tainted we do not
get an act of God-we get typhoid
and ptomaine.
If we allow the sources of
human birth to be tainted we do
not get mysterious dispensations
from the Most High--we get the
supplemented, the diseased, the
malformed. the criminal.
We reap what we SOW. But
having reaped it do we sit down
and say honestly-''This dreadful
thing is my own fault. / knew
better. / could have prevented It
If / had planned a little better
and worked a little harder. But
| side.stepped and postponed and
alibied and made excuses for my
self. And this is the conse-
quence."
Do we face our tragedies thus
1y, taking the blame like honest,
courageous citizens?
Some-a very few OF us-do.
But most of us say
Isn't life strange and terrible!
What did ever do to deserve sur
fering like this? We always meant
we'll and everyone knows I've
done the best l could. Well, L
suppose God has some reason for
it all. So / might as well try to
be resigned. It's really all for
the best"
That's what we say-passing
the buck to God.
AND IF / WE'RE GOD I'D
GET so MAD AT HAVING THE
BUCK PASSED TO ME- FOR A
LOT OF IDIOTIC, HUMAN GUS
SEDNESS, THAT I'D PROB
ARLY LEAN DOWN AND SLAP
us MORTALS CLEAN OFF THE
FACE OF THE GLOBE!
The Washington times., 1928-10-03

The modern woman accom-
plfshes lots more in this world
Than the od-fashioned woman
did. chiefly because she devotes
less time to trying to find a man
to do it FOR her. and still less
To Dragging about him after she's
found him.
A modern man feels that Fate
is cheating him if he can't az.
ford strawberries in January,
summer weather in winter, and
tender young flappers when he's
in his fifties.
Her kisses, her knees and her
vaccination mark are no longer
any girls personal secrets.
The Washington times., 1928-10-03

He who tells a lie is not SEN
sible how great task he under
takes: for he must be forced to
invent 90 more to maintain that
one.-Pope.
Immortality will come to such
as are fit for it, and he who
would he great soul In future
must be great soul now.
Emerson.
There Is as much folly in hypoc-
risy as In vice. 1t Is just as easy
to be an honorable man a. TO
seem one.-De Stael.
The Washington times., 1928-10-03
Mexican Drink

The agaVe has various uses.
the roots of the species have a
soap quality; another yields the
well.known Sisal hemp, says Ma.
ture Magazine. The most famous
use. however. Is in the making
of the Mexican drinks, pluque
and nassca1
The Washington times., 1928-10-03
WORDS FROM LIPS OF WISE MEN

Every mortal loss il an i'm
mortal gain. The ruins Of time
build mansions in eternity.
Blake.
The most complete injustice Is
TO seem just when not so.-PlatU.
The richest soil. IL uncultivated,
produces the rankest weeds.-Plu-
tarch.
Instinct Is untaught ability
Balm.
Custom Is not q small thing
Flato.
The Washington times., 1928-10-03
MEDITATIONS
OF A WIFE
Indian Summer Reflections
BY Helen Rowland

IT'S as hard to find man who
4 picks out a. wife for the
beauties of her character these
days as it is to find one who
chooses his food for the vitamin.
Autumn Reflections: In April
you joyously plant brand-new
garden. In May you buy a gay
new hat and bright new bath
ing suit. In June you start a
thrilling new love affair And
LOOK at the darned thing now!
The Washington times., 1928-10-03
DO YOU KNOW THAT

Ahmed Bey Zosu, the newly
crowned King of the Albanians,
is 80 years OF age. In his early
youth he received the Albanian
equivalent of a high school edu-
cation.
The Washington times., 1928-10-03

Rubber Is now used in the pro-
duction Of some 10000 articles.
A bungalow has been built in
Middleboro, KY. of coal set in
cement.
The Washington times., 1928-10-03

What the average woman can't
understand about a man is his
perfectly natural animal instinct
10 crawl away to his den when
ne is hurt. worried or aggrieved, !,
to lock himself in and be left
ALONE!
The Washington times., 1928-10-03

A man is seldom so blinded by
a vamp's charm that he cant
find his way back to his wife 3
protecting arms when the affair
begins to look like an entangle-
ment.
The Washington times., 1928-10-03

Before marriage man will
stop right in the middle of his
morning shave to talk for half
an hour with his sweetheart over
the telephone. After marriage he
won't even part his lips under
the lather to answer her.
The Washington times., 1928-10-03

All that precious time tnat
Mother used to waste in keeping
ner hat on straight Daughter now
spends in getting her lips on
straight.
The Washington times., 1928-10-03

Too poNT LOOK
so HOT Bur
60ESS To0'LC DO.
CONE HERE!
The Washington times., 1928-10-03

IN HE world is too much with us, says Wadsworth
N We must always have something going to div
The Washington times., 1928-10-03
The knowledge Test for
Readers of The Times

Match correctly:
1. Acetylene
2. Battery
3. Caffein
a. Dcodorant
5. Eclipse
Evening star., 1928-05-15
SEM|-M|L|TAR|ST
ORDERS UNDER BAN
Catholic Boy Scouts and Sim
liar Bodies Affected by
Fascist Decree.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ROME. May l5-The recent Fascist
decree dissolving all organizations OF
Italian youth other than the Fascist.
Balilla and Avanguardista. applies only
TO those OF o semi-military formation
such as the Catholic Boy Scouts. but
not 70 other organizations. such as de-
batting clubs. or similar groups, for the
training Of the young.
Premier Mussolini. In circular to the
project yesterday, explains that the de-
cree abolishing exceptional organiza-
fions for boys and youths applies only
to those OF semi-military formation,
which are in antitheSis to the regular
Fascist Balilla organization. namely the
Catholic Boy Scout formation known as
'1Esploratori''
The premier stipulates that youthful
organizations. such as debating clubs
and other Catholic associations for
training the. young. which have not that
military makeup are not included with
In the decreeis scope and are perfectly
free 10 be formed and to function as
formerly.
The FASCIST decree dissolving organi-
1ations such as the Catholic Boy Scouts
was issued on March 80, and followed
closely criticism by Pope Plus Of the
Fascist claims 10 the educational func-
ton. including the spiritual and moral
welfare OF the young.
Evening star., 1928-05-15
INDUSTRIAL BODY
ADOPTS PLATFORM
National Manufacturers Win
Present Stand to Both
Parties Next Month.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May l5--The National
Association of Manufacturers, with a
Nationwide membership, yesterday
adopted a Government platform which
1t announced will be submitted at the
national conventions Of both major po-
litical parties heXt month.
Its planks define the attitude of Amer
lean industry, as represented by the
association on such issues as the Fed
eral Reserve Bank, foreign trade, imni-
grafton, private employment relations,
taxation, food control agriculture, the
tariff and the Governments part in
business
The platform protests against Govern
ment competition with its citizens.
IT warns against 'entangling foreign
alliances" but recommends that the
United States contribute its fun share
toward the promotion OF international
good feeling" The Federal reserve SyS-
TEN Is praised as an aid to trade. in
duStry and agriculture. and a nation
al merchant marine Is urged as 'neceS-
sary for national security and successful
foreign service"
On food control. the platform sug-
SeStS QefelopnlelR OF plan unQer the
direction Of U. S. Engineers consulting
with competent civilian engineers.
Agricultural legislation, another plank
asserts. should provide for equaliza-
ton with manufacture and industry in
taxation, tariff and freight rates"
A continuing revision of any tariff
schedules. including the free list. to meet
changing economic conditions" it is as
serted. ''is essential to the proper con-
duct Of international and domestic re-
lations."
Continued Governmental development
OF commercial aviation is urged. and
the platform advocates development
Of waterways where their economic ex-
pedieucy can be fairly demonstrated"
Elimination of unnecessary competi-
tion among transportation agencies Is
recommended
Evening star., 1928-05-15
CHICAGO MAYOR LAUDED
FOR "SERvICE TO FLAG"
Thompson Observes seth Birthday
by Announcing Public
Program.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Preka.
CHICAGO, May 15.--Mayor william
Hale Thompson observed his fifty
ninth birthday yesterday and as birth
day resolutions" he said he would push
the Strengthening Of the Chicago River,
development Of the municipal airport
and completion OF Lake Calumet Har-
bor
Among congratulatory messages, the
mayor received one from James A..
Moss Of Washington. director Of the
United States Flag Association. laud-
Ing the mayor for "the splendid serv-
ice you have been rendering the nag
ss the great exponent Of America first" !"
Evening star., 1928-05-15

Noted Writer Seriously I'll.
LONDON. May IS OF9.-Sir Edmund
Crosse, Librarian and writer. who is Ill
In his home here, was reported slightly
better yesterday, but his condition Is
stin very serious.
Ne North American Holding Company.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1928-05-15

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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-19
q

First figure lowest temperature
50 night; second. highest tempeta-
~sre yesterday; third. wind velocity
s a. m; fourth, rainfall past "a
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-19

cratic convention which swings into
action next Tuesday.
II don't know whether II will be
possible" Richardson said. "but I
hope Walker will accept the invita-
tion. We can certainly show him
things in the Valley that he has
never seen before and il would be
well worth his time 10 extend his
stay in Texas so that he can attend
Brownsville's celebration which u to
be the finest ever held In the Valley.
Gov. Dan Moody will be unable 70
attend and Congressman John ~.
Garner has also notified Richardson
that he too will be unable 70 be In
Brownsville during the celebration.
Gov. Portes Gil of the state Of Tam
aulipas, Mexico, is in the City Of
Mexico recuperating from n recent
illness and will not be able 10 leave
that city in time to attend the fiesta,
Richardson announced.
Franco de p. Morales. secretary
of the Matamoros, Mexico, Rotary
club. has informed Richardson that
that club would enter a float in the
Fourth Of July parade.
He also announced that the Mata-
moros Rotary club would cooperate
with the celebration authorities in
any way possible and that members
Of the club had agreed to close their
places Of business all day in order
they and their employees might at
tend the celebration.
Fernando Lizard, Ricardo Castillo
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-19
ALL Z ENTRANTS
y - 4
IN SHERIFF RACE
= y q
PREDICTING WINS

The political race in Cameron
county has taken On tie aspect of
a mammoth field event.
In an effort 20 offer a timely
suggestion. S. VI. lester, one OF
the seven candidates for sheriff Of
the county. which seems to hold
unusual charm. opined that Il
would not be amiss .os the candi-
dates 10 wear rel ribbons and
the voters white 50 that they "can
be distinguished n not get all
mixed up"
The fact that lester drew the
last bean n the howl" which re-
suited in putting HIS name last on
the ticket seems 70 mold no qualm
for this particular candidate.
Don't the good hook saw" he
inquired, that the first shall be
last and the last shall be first"
Nike Monahan. another aspirant
for the sheriff's o.fice. is said 70
have declared "that there are so
many in the sheriff's race that the
candidates ought 10 start election
eering among their opponents and
let the laymen 20 lie they want
70 since the candidates carry the
majority wailop."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-19

Canales and Eduardo Y. Garibay
have been named As . committee in
charge Of the Matamoros Rotary
float and were planning Tuesday to
meet with the parade committee in
order 70 obtain details and specifi-
cations for their entry.
Richardson announced Tuesday
that the P~atteson Motor company
would have decorated automobiles in
the parade and would offer u prize
for the oldest Ford entered in the
event and running under its own
power.
A committee was being formed
Tuesday 20 arrange additional events
which are to be held during the
morning Of the Fourth. These events
according to tentative plans, will in
clude tugs-of-war, horseshoe pitch
ing, sack racing and other similar
field events.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-19
Shipments Over
Southern Pacific
~Pass 1000 Cars

Exactly 1000 cars Of fruit and
vegetables had been shipped over the
Southern Pacific Lines this season
up to June Is, according to the week
~ report of Wills j. Carter, acting
general freight and passenger agent.
The report shows Elsa leading all
Southern Pacific loading points with
go cars and Edcouch second with
500. Harrington ranked third with
375. and Santa Rosa fourth with 304.
Cabbage led in loadings, the report
showing 1903 cars with mixed vege-
table loadings totaling 1911. Pota-
toes ranked among the principal com
modities moved over the Southern
Pacific, shipments totaling 624 cars.
The Missouri Pacific reported
1879 cars moved up to Monday
morning. as compared with f4,605 70
date last year. The express ship
ments are estimated at shout 500
cars. bringing the Valleys total 70
date 10 approximately 20.600 cars.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-19
DEALERSPAY
BEEF GRADING
Cost Will Be Less
Than Five Cents
A Carcass

WASHINGTON. Rl-Expccted to
cost less than five ceIts a carcass.
the governments service in grading
and stamping beef Will be placed on
a fee basis after July !.
Funds for the work. which WIS
conducted purely as an experiment.
will be depleted by the end Of the
present fiscal year. Advised that
the government did not contemplate
continuance. dealers appealed to
Secretary Of Agriculture Jardin for
an arrangement whereby their pro-
ducts still might be offered to the
consuming public as federally ap-
proved.
Customers. they said, have shown
a preference for neat bearing the
governments purple stamp. desig-
mating II as "prime." choice" or
good" steer and refer beef. They
asked hat the service be extended
to include all classes and grades Of
beef.
. AS a result. official graders will
be stationed at Boston. New York.
Philadelphia, Washington, Chicago,
hansas City and Omaha, where for
- an hour their services may be
had by slaughterers. packers, whole
salers. ~jobbers. hotels, restaurants
and retailers. Based IN the expert
ment of the past year the cost Is
expected to AMOUNT TO less than five
cents a carcGss The ger
makes graded and stamped beef
available in n part of the United
States served by Slaurhterers or
dealers who avail themselves of the
service.
The service Is regarded q. an ac-
eurate measure Of quality and a
safeguard against the sale Of infer
Tor beef at high prices. Each retail
cut will show the government label
indicating the class and grade. The
experiment was begun at the request
OF producers and members OF the
meat trade and the steadily in
creased retail demand for high grade
beef Is regarded by the
as proof OF the o~racticability Of
grading and stamping Beef according
to fixed universal standards.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-19
WEATHER SUMMARY

Berometric pressure continued
moderately low throughout the i'm.
mediate Northwest. and relatively
high over the s~outheastern and far
northwestern states s,nce last re-
port. Light to moderate general
rains continued during the last "a
hours practically throughout the
northern half of the United States.
Temperatures were s~easonable "a
above normal Throughout the coun-
tgY, except somewhat subnormal in
Plateau region.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-19
ASK Rail MEN
aid IN CUTTING
CITRUS RATES
conference Called In
Brownsville Thurs
day; NJ. p. and S. p.
Are Invited


SAN BENITO, June 1e-Traffi,
apartment heads Of the Missouri
lacific and Southern Pacific rail,
rsaus nave been invited to meet a
1ro"nsviile Thursday morning Of
ms week with Valley shippers anc
-aee men, In an effort to have con.
serted action taken to suspend and
cancel the new tariffs on citrus
1r1it. scheduled to become effective
The object Of the meeting is &c
secure cooperation of the railway
men IN sending a Joint petition
ssgnec by agents of both roads. anc
2 valley shippers. 20 the interstate
commerce commission asking tina,
the new tariffs on citrus fruit be
decision was reached at q
special meeting Of shippers and rate
men held here Monday afternoon. J
blanton. rate specialist OF
brownsville. was at the meeting. and
sne gathering In Brownsville IS Ia
pe held at his office At l0:3O Thurs
nav morning.
Mr.. Blanton explained that at a
NEE .ng last week Of shippers and
lraffie managers 81 10th the Mis-
souri Pacific and Southern Pacific
railroad. the railway men pledged
their cooperation in feeing that the
citrus tariffs Of che Valley are
kept on a competitive basis with
hose Of Florida
- check Of the tariff revealed
mere has been an increase generally
% about 20 per cen. over the old
rates on citrus fr1it. This places
tne rate higher on Valley citrus
tnan that of Florida TO several
states However. in spite Of the new
tariffs. the Valley ms the advantage
over FDrAla in some other states.
n new tariffs do not make any
cnange in Florida's citrus fruit
rate. but the Florida rates are to
DC treated" in that section Of the
tariffs which become effective on
december 5. Nothing is known now.
10 was explained, whhther she Flor
IDA rates will be lowered. raised. or
left as they are.
valley shippers. following the
meeting at IIarlingen LAST week. sent
. petition TO the Interstate Com
merce Commission asking for sus-
pension and cancellation of the rev
\citrus tariff. and it is the plan AZ
Fne meeting Thursday 10 send an
pther. signed by the railway men
IN addition TO shippers.
All efforts will be made 10 keep
the new vegetable tariffs as they
are. as the rates which become ef-
f%eetive July 8 will mean n saving 10
the Valley Of about 1000. 900 an
nually in freight on vegetables.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-19
CITY BRIEFS

Has Moved-To Miller hotel corner.
l andin Optical Co.-Adv. ego.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-19
PLAN
MAYOR OF new
YORK TO CITY
Walker Will Be Urged
To Deliver Address
Here at information
al Celebration

Jimmie Walker. dapper mayor OF
New York. is to be invited to Be one
OF the principal speakers AZ the
Fourth Of July celebration to be
held in this city.
G. c. Richardson, manager OF the
Brownsville Chamber Of Commerce,
announced Tuesday that he would ex-
tend a personal invitation to New
York's mayor upon his arrival in
Houston 10 attend the national demo-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-19
Mullen Turned
Back to Chicago

DALLAS. Tex. Jane 1e.-lP-
Billy Mullen. third baseman. obtain
ed by the Dallas Steers q week ago
on option from the Chicago White
Sox, has been turned back to the
latter club. according to Bob TaTie-
ton. Dallas business manager. Local
officials decided Mullen's trick
knee" would not stand the grind.
It was reported TIE Dallas club had
sked waivers on Pitcher Tiny Owens.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-19

church with Rev. *. ". Lilies. Mctho-
dist minister. officiating.
The Masonic lodge OK Edinbuxg
was III charge az the funeral, Allen
having been q member of that or
ganization for the past 40 years.
He u survived by his widow, Mrs.
Zadie T.. Allen; q daughter, Mrs. @.
Vernon Hansen of Edin5lrR; and SIX
sons. Joe Allen or Fremont. Watson
Allen or Gilmer. Louis Allen OF Je&-
ferson. and Ross. Lindsey and John
Allen. all of Cookville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-19
TO OPEN BRANCH HOUSE

SAN BENITO, June ia branch
house Of the Ward-King Electric Co.,
with headquarters in this city, Il to
be opened in Hsrlingen soon, IL was
announced here.
"A location for the store in Har-
lingen has been secured next 10 the
Schaffcr Decorating company, and
the location is being put in shape.
with stock already being moved to
the new store.