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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-27
A "TURRIBLE MONSTER Is
SENATE CHARACTER

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-"That Hy-
Draa-headDED monSTURRl"
Loud, clear and conscientiously-
enunciated, these words were waited
up from the senate floor and anne
filtering in, through the swing-doors
that connect the press gallery with
the correspondents room back Of 1t.
Immediately, "Hey, boysi The hy-
dra-headed monsters speaking" was
the cry. and all hands stepped out
into the gallery to learn what the
row vas about.
Senator y. Thomas Heflin isn't, in
reality. hydra-headed.
On the contrary, he looks more
like the conventional idea Of an old
fashioned United States senator than
most-tall, broad, stately, frock-
coated. black struggled, white vest
ed-sll that kind Of stuff.
The explanation is
No other senator ever mentions
"the hydra-headed monster"-pos-
sibly deeming the expression a title
hackneyed-except occasionally, in
quotation marks, with the que credit
to j. Thomas.
Anybody who did, probably would
be cited by the federal trade COM
mission for unfair oratorical prac-
tices-infringing Toms trade mark.
For Senator Helm seldom makes
a speech that 'the hydra-headed
monster" doesn't appear in-general-
ly as the Alabama solon's principal
character.
AS the newspapers have recorded.
Cotton Tom"-another name he
goes by-talked himself into a rum
pus the other day, with Senator 10
Robinson. his party leader in the
upper house Of congress.
Tom says he won the bout.
10 certainly bswled him out I'M
mercifuily, but Tom challenged JOS
leadership and a democratic caucus
upheld 10 by a vote Of onIr So 70 1.
which Tom interprets as u vindica-
Itiaz-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-27

for the edification Of that horde Of Chicago voters who
have never been Americanized and who were openly
opposed to the United States and her allies during the
World war. In view Of the attitude Of Mayor Thomp-
son at that time, his effort to enlist in his campaign
the American Legion members who fought shoulder to
shoulder with English troops in the worlds greatest
battle for liberty, is. to say the least. an insult to
their patriotism and 10 the memory of those Ameyl
cans who gave their lives for the allied cause.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-27

sure and even and he made steady
Roadway. Then Crow wheeled sharp
ly first TO the right and then to the
left and IL seemed to the breathless
boy as IL the bird turned a complete
somersault in the air. But somehow
clinging fast to Crows neck, Peter
found himself right-side-up again
and he saw TO his great surprise, that
they had covered more than half the
distance TO the pine woods in which
Crow had told him he and his family
made their winter quarters.
Crow was flying slowly now and
Peter leaned forward and spoke in
his ear.
you are some acrobat, fellow"
said he, "but for goodness sake the
next time you intend to turn topsy-
turvy like that, let me know. will
you? How did you know that
would not fall OFF,"
Because YOU are c~lasping me 20
tight around my throat that you are
almost choking me to death" re-
piled Crow. chuckling- Besides,
went so fast that | was sure you
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-27
The World and All
WHAT MAKES A CITY?
By Charles P. priscoll

The North American continent is happily possess
ed of many benevolent foundations. Rich men and wo-
men have given munificently of their money and time
to support medical, surgical, charitable, industrial, po-
litical and educational foundations.
think all Of these foundations are worth what
they cost. The sum Of their labors Is advancement OF
civilization.
But ! would like to see some group Of wealthy and
benevolent citizens establish ard support one more
foundation. I do not know what this one might be
called, but its purpose would be the improvement of
American cities.
Notice that I do not say the enlargement or the
enrichment of American cities.
Let's call it, for the sake Of calling it something.
the City Life Foundation.
The first job of this organization might we'll be a
survey of all American cities and towns. to determine
which place ranks highest. The information collected
should be published in an intelligent manner, and
made available to all public Libraries.
A worthwhile prize should be offered to the city
or town that should. in the final scoring, stand first.
Suppose the prize were to be a magnificent statue az
Civic Pride. or ten thousand books for the library, or
a new public bath, or something equally desirable.
The cities should be ranked on their possessions,
their characteristics and their ability to influence
their citizens ~helpfully. OF course the tax rate would
be figured in, and the number Of books in the public
Libraries per capita, the square feet Of play ground
and park space per capita, the comparative condition
of school facilities. comfort stations, baths, museums
and transportation systems.
But l would desire to include other factors in
ranking American cities as desirable or undesirable. A
ten-year period in the life Of the town would be
studied carefully. Every murder, robbery, bank fail
ure and fire during the last ten years would deduct
something from the rating.
The divorce rate as compared with the marriage
rate would be a factor, for we might discover that cor
ditions in some cities are more favorable to marital
bliss than conditions in other places.
Methods used in solving parking and traffic regu-
lation problems would be studied and reported, along
with the scoring Of each city in these matters. The
comparative health records and lanaey conditions
would be reported.
Maybe We could determine which city is the best,
and whys
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-27
Los Fresnos Gets
Two-Story Brick

SAN BENITO, Jan. 27.-Contract
for the first business building on
the new townsite Of Los Fresnos
was awarded to Walter r. Cham.
bers, San Benito contractor, accord
ing TO announcement Thursday.
The contract was let by the Delta
Development company, with head
quarters here, on Q low bid of ST.
600 for a two story, brick and tile
structure. which Is to be used a. a
bank and store building.
Construction work 10 to start i'm
mediately.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-27
As THE GROW FLIES

At once Peter realized that his
~feathered steed was a wonderful
flier, far far more fleet than any air
steed he had yet ridden.
When they first set out il seemed
as il they were flying against the
wind, but although Crow Tapped his
wings rather slowly, his strokes were
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Dinner Stories


LADY. here's sometime nice. Just
put a couple drops OF this Sparkle
in your eyes and it'll make them
shine like . movie stars.
"0h. that's too much trouble"
"No trouble al all. lady. Just pour
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-27

The resemblance of women to angels may be
more pronounced than that Of men, but SO far no
woman has been able to fly across the ocean-Mem-
phis Commercial Appeal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-27
JIMMY JAMS

Today's Horoscope
Persons born under this sign are
ambitious in the higher direction,
and have an intense desire to attain
TO a noble and honorable position.
Answers TO Foregoing Questions
/. Gerardo Machado; Cuba; Presi-
dent Coolidge.
2. John Marshall.
3. Annie Laurie.
4. Bedloe's Island.
;. The Mayflower.
s. Proverbs xiv. "a.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-27

In this wet-and-dry conflict, there's something
about a politician on the fence that reminds you Of a
refugee.-Publishers Syndicate.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-27

When one Of our many unofficial ENJOYS arrives in
Mexico City he might drop a wreath on the tomb Of
the Unknown Candidate-Detroit News.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-27

The homes are said to be failing in their greatest
duty, but at least they keep places open where chill
dren can come home to sleep.-Newark (ohio) Advo-
cate.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-27

"You seem to be an able bodied
man. You ought to be strong enough
10 work"
II know, mum. And you seem
beautiful enough 70 70 on the stage.
but evidently YOU prefer the simple
life" After that sneech he got a
square meal and no references to the
lEnnd Mia
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-27
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-27

The only men whose political opinions differ wide
ly now are those who belong to the same party
Bakersfield California.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-27

There is a girl in this neighborhood who is 8
vivacious that she always reminds Us Of a pictur
cabled from London-Ohio State Journal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-27

Civilization has contrived to refine everything
about petroleum except its methods-Nelson (B. c.
News.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-27

London has a club for estimates. Presumably il.
members meet an ~dexchange wheezes-Boston Tran,
script.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-27

IT wasn't the development Of more deadly weapons
that abolished dueling; it was the DEVELOPMENT Of
sense.-New Britain Herald.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-27

Americas new diplomatic slogan: Say it will
York Sun.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-27
WOMEN CHURCH ELDERs

WOIIL4F OIELLkGu ELBEhC
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Miss Ella Harbinson. ordained elders
Of W~arrenpoint Presbyterian Church.
are the first to win such ro-
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-27

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-01


NEW YORK. February 1.-THE most
expensive State In which to die is New
Jersey and the least expensive Is North
Carolina. says a report OF the ADVISORY
committee on burial survey. made after
a two-year investigation.
The report gives Newark. N. j.. as the
city in which funerals are the most ex-
pensive, the average cost there be-
ing S49s The average funeral cost IN
New Jersey is S4S4. North Carolina
average is $l94.
The costs in the United States have
risen until now they absorb major
mart of the small estates. says the re-
port; IN some instances GIL per cent
of the money left by the deceased being
used for funeral expenses.
The survey lays the responsibility for
this situation OF excessive emotionaliSm
of the bereaved family and the "disor-
canized and wasteful" condition of the
funeral industry The solution 1t sug-
gests is elimination within the industry
Of its weaker and more inefficient mem.
bers and cooperation 80 the clergy ana
agencies dealing with the bereavea
families in educating people of limited
income 10 keep funeral expenditures
down.
1870 Bills Examined.
Figures for funeral costs in other
cities we're given as: Philadelphia, S4S3
New York City. S432: Cleveland. S403:
Detroit. 1892: Chicago. 1881: ST. Louis,
s35l: Baltimore. s24e; Louisville, KY,
sc3S. and Nashville. Tenn, 1898.
These figures and the conclusions OF
the report are drawn from an examina-
ton of l5.l00 funeral bills obtained
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-01
38 ARE GRADUATED
At BUSINESS HIGH.
Dorsey W. Hyde, Jr., Urges
Students to Select Proper
Vacations in Life.

Look to personal development in Sc
iecting vocation and not alone to re-
enumeration. Dorsey w Hyde. secretary
Of The washington Chamber Of Com
merce advised the IS graduates Of
Business High School at the annual
nioyear graduation exercises for four
wear pupils in the school auditorium
last night.
Through a survey conducted by the
Chamber q. Commerce. Mr. HYDE Salo'
ne has observed that the average hieh
school student in Washington has little
or no conception OF how 10 select vo-
cation Government positions with SICK
leave and vacation privileges. attract
many. he said Most high school stu
cents are unable 10 visualize the voca-
ton 10 which they are best adapted.
Advised to Continue Studies.
He advised the graduates TO continue
their education and prepare themselves
II assume responsible positions IN inc
community.
DR. II. Barrett Learned. member o.
tire Board Of Education. presided. Tne-
oSore Cogswen. District register OF Wills.
presented the diplomas.
jeanette Miriam Salus oelivereo the
vsleoicforv. Scholarship and improve
n,ent awards were presented TO Miss
Sslus and Margaret Rosina Gutschau
hv the principal. Allan Davis. Music
was furnished by the school orchestra
under the direction OF Miss Emma
Louise Thompsti2-
List of Graduates
The graduates: Ruth Virginia Beh-
-eud. Thelma Boss. Anna Louise Gala
ran. Anna Catherine Cook. Frances
Atkinson Crump. Philomena Agnes
Tohrickv, Pauline Dorman. Margaret
Virginia Fur. Elizabeth Hayden Gibbs.
Rose Lillian Goldberg. Margaret Rosina
C5utshau Margaret Elizabeth Helh.
Ruth Nougle House, Helen Grace Hun.
Mildred Harvey Kammerer. Jean Nc
IeIlen Ieckie. Marie Catherine LOTUS.
laura Thelma Lumsden. Gisi Julia
Marosy. Roma Frances Madford. Susie
Marshall Menefee. Gustave Bliss Mil
Ter. Dorothy Catherine Moreland. Mar
cuerite Elizabeth O'Connen. Ruth An
nette Richter. Pauline Sager. Sarah
ssks. jeanette Miriam Salus. Frances
Viola Smith Louise Anna Elizabeth
vogel Nellie Rose Weinstein. Grace
DALEY wheatfeld. Ruth Virginia White,
Alsm Lee Williamson. David Albert
Freid. Jack Riley. Donaldson Clarence
Tracey and Kenneth Linwood Williams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-01

and waste in the industry. the report
says that A per cent Of the funerals
in New York City are handled by
per cent of the undertakers. leaving the
remainder OF the 1000 establishments
with an average of only two funerals
a month.
The report says that among the racial
groups represented by the $40 widows
who applied to the New York Board of
Child Welfare for relief It was found
expenditure of $452. which expended
"a per cent of their net assets The Ital-
ians were next, with an average bill of
$43l. or so per cent Of their net assets;
and the Jews. whose funeral customs are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-01
NEWARK LEADS IN BURIAL COSTS.
NATIONWIDE SURVEY INDICATES
North Carolina Is Cheapest State in Which
to Die, and Irish Head Racial
Groups in Expenditures.

from $3.50 decedents' estates In New
York, Brooklyn, Chicago and Pitts
burgh. 8.628 industrial policyholders
from various sections of the country.
3.123 claims for burial expense filed
with the United States Veterans Blu
reau and 3l9 widows applying for pen
sions to the New York Board Of Child
Welfare.
Funeral expenses are relatively higher
among low-income groups than the
well-to-do. says the report. and are
higher in the North and East than in
the Midwest and South and higher in
the cities than In small towns.
As an example of the inefficiency
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-01
MOTHER!
II Child Doesn't Laugh and Play
If Constfbated

A laxative today saves a sick child
tomorrow. Children simply will not
take the time from play TO empty
their bowels, which become clogged
I'd with waste, liver gets sluggish
stomach sour. -
Look at the tongue, mother! IL
coated. or your child is iistless. cross,
feverish. breath bad. restless. doesn't
eat heartily. full OF cold or has sore
throa, or any other ehildren's all
ment. give a teaspoonful of Cali
fornia Fig Cyrup." then don't worry:
because il is perfectly harmless. and
in a few hours all this constipation
poison, sour bile and fermenting
waste will gently move out OF the
bowels. and you have a we'll, playful
child again. A thorough inside
cleansing" is ofttimes all that is nee
essary 1t should be the first treat
nent given in any sickness.
Beware of counterfeit hg syrups.
Ask your druggist for a bottle of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-01

very simple, we're lowest, with an aver
age funeral cost of $247.
The survey was financed by the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. and
carried on by an independent board OF
40 clcrgymen. physicians. lawyers, social
workers, journalists and funeral direc-
tors. under the direction OF Lawson
Purdy. secretary and general director
Of the Charity Organization Society of
New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-01
Chinese Labor Unions Banned.

CANTON. February P.-Ihe
authorities here have suppressed $50
labor unions suspected OF conlmunistic
tendencies Civil gatherings were pro-
fibited in order to allay the general
,ineasiness arising from the fear that
Red disorders would be renewed The
financial crisis has become worse. Bank
notes slumped rs per cent and found
no takers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-01

Bombs were dropped from the air In
salute as tie train carrying Mr.. Jones.
wealthy Houston Publisher. approached
the city. !As towns along the route
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-01

with a 5000 900 check. was welcomed
back home last night amid the din Of
whistles. bands and cheering thousands
who lined the principal downtown
streets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-01

Taxpayers Of IAantarnam. Ireland:
who subscribed for var memorial
seven years ago. have asked for their
money back because they are tired OF
waiting for the plan to niaterialize.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-01

Claiming that her husband assaulted
her with frying pan because she had
had her hair bobbed. woman re-
Gently applied for government relief at
NcWcaSt -On TYNE ENGLAND
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-01
Itching, Irritations
of the Skin and Scalp
Use Healing Liquid Zemo

Don't suffer from an ugly. itchy
skin. Do not endure Skin Tortures
and lrri,ations Danish Pnmple>,
Rlotchcs. Rashcs, and relieve Dan
drutf. Apply clean, antisept'c, de-
pcndable Zcmo Liquid at any time.
The safe, sure way TO keep skin
clear and free from Blemishes and
Skin Troubles. Sc, o0c and Sl.OO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-01
HOUSTON GREETS JONES.

HOUSTON. Tex, February 1 R).-
jesse H. Jones. who clinched the Demo-
cratic national convention for Houston
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-21
SEN. BRUCE DEFENDS U. s.
 MIG. POLICY
Uph olds Administration and Kellogg, and Op-
 poses Dill's Demand

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21-The Administrations policy iowa. | Nicaragua was vigorously defend ed yesterday in the Senate by the Democratic stalwart, Senator Will liam Cabell Bruce, of Maryland. He replied to the demand of Sen ator c. c. Dill. Democrat of Wash ington, that the American Marin ss be withdrawn from the Central American Republic.
 The Marylander declared that the only people in this country who opposed the Administration $ course were extreme Pacifists and Radicals"
 Senator Bruce added that he did not think any Secretary of State had been more unjustly misrepresented than Frank B. Kellogg on intervention in Nica-- agua.
 'Has he done anything Grove Cleveland would not have done?" the Senator from Maryland d.. manded.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-21
GAME COMMISSION
 MEETS EARLY FEB.

The annual meeting of the AL aska Game Commission will be held in Juneau on the arrival of members from the other three divisions of the Territory, who are due to arrive here on the steamship scheduled to reach Jul neau southbound about February 6, it was announced today by II. w. Terhune. Chief of the U S. Biological Survey in Alaska and Executive Secretary of the Territorial Commission.
 c. T. Gardner, President and Mr. Terhune are now in Juneau and the other members who will arrive here next month are Irv- ing Me Reed of Fairbanks, rep resenting the Fourth Division; pr. w. H. Chase of Cordova, rep resentative of the Third Division. J. c. Widstead of Nome, recently appointed to the Commission from the Second Division, is now in the States and will come north for the meeting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-21
CARD OF THANKS

To our f-sur friends who assisted so nobly during the last illness of my husband, Nickolos King, par ticularly Mrs. Gertie Laughlin and MT. T. J. Dugan, who were such a wonderful help and com fort; to those who sent beautiful floral offerings; and to others who were present at the funeral with their cars, in order that all might ride in comfort to tho cemetery; I on behalf of myself and family desire to thank you all. I deeply regret that I can not find words to properly ex press our gratitude, but you will understand when I say that you have cast ray of sunshine over this the darkest hour of our lives.
 (Signed) MRS. NICKOLOS KING.