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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-07
Unite for Traffic Safety

A campaign to effect maximum safety for passen-
ger and freight trains by concentration upon improve
ment Of roadbeds and tracks. as well as equipment, is
being carried out by the railroads Of the country, ac-
cording to announcement by the mechanical division Of
the American Railway Association.
AS a result Of the safety drive, only ten passengers
were killed during 1927 on the 23s,OOO miles Of railroad
Of the Class / lines. Since there were 70 such deaths
in 1926 and larger numbers in previous years, rail men
regard the record as g good beginning, indicating the
effectiveness Of the safety campaign.
Another phase Of the drive, it was developed, was
the Tightening up" Of specifications for equipment
such as car wheels and axles and more rigid inspec-
ton Of all equipment.
Freight claims losses over all lines during the last
year amounted 20 about S3sO0O,000, representing a
slight increase over 1926. The increase was largely
due to rough handling Of freight trains by railroad en-
ployes themselves, and intensive efforts will be made
during the coming year to correct this situation. An
other factor that is expected to aid in reducing losses
Is the stringent regulations relative to loading Of cars,
both closed and open. which have gone into effect on
practically all lines this year.
The railroads are now engaged in a movement 20
reduce the variety and sizes Of freight cars and stan
dardize this form Of equipment. This will not only
effect economy in equipment purchases, but viii en-
able railroads to carry smaller stocks Of repair parts.
Such Standardization will also greatly expedite move
ment Of freight from one road 70 another, rail Off
cials state, and will also be an important factor in re
oucing losses.
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Other Papers
THE CHOICE oF THE PEOPLE OF CHINA

lCnTlSIldn SClenCe MOllloIJ.
There has sprung into activity in many Of the prov
inces Of China which have fallen under the sway Of the
Southern Nationalists an impulse to progress which
bodies well for the future of the Chinese people and
threatens the future Of the Chinese militarists. II IS
but natural that the Cantonese, more extensively N
contact with the western world than any oher group
Of Chinese and considerably more volatile mentally,
should carry with them and disseminate wherever they
20 the progressiveness that characterizes the United
States and many Of the nations Of Europe. In conse-
quence good roads are being built, schools and uni
lar nature being taken in many Of the localities south
Of the Yellow river.
But to establish and maintain schools, to build mo-
tor roads, to establish public utilities Of any sort, re-
quires funds, and those funds are obtainable in China
from but one source, that of taxation. The people of
the various provinces are imposing those taxes upon
themselves. All well and good, but the Chinese masses
are far from wealthy and only a certain amount Of
money can be raised by taxation. For some years past
the military overlords have taxed the people under
them to the very limit, which means further taxation
for schools and good roads is impossible. The awaken
ed people Of China are determined to have these bene-
fits, and the alternatives are presented Of taxation or
tn support Of armies or taxation for the maintenance
Of public institutions.
Having glimpsed, if not actually tasted. the fruits
Of better conditions, there can be no question as
to the choice Of the people Of China. Schools and roads
they will have; the armies must suffer. And this Is
a defeat of the Chinese war lords which far transcends
the issue Of battles, whether they be in the north or
the south Of the great Asiatic republic.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-07
CHAPTER vi

The manager, a hennaed woman
Of perhaps so, raved, as managers
frequently do, but backed up her
statements by offering Janet $40 a
week to model for her.
Jane. thanked her kindly, but was
otherwise engaged at the moment
The manager, Madam Glory, smiled
Understandings.
ooh, a professional. Of course"
Janet was confused, but fibbed
mildly.
Yes, madam. l am soon to Be
in a show"
She afterwards forgave herself BY
saying she was a professional nj
heart and really DID intend to be IN
a show soon.
When Madame Glory added:
You are French, or course Janet
felt she had quite reached the peak
Of compliments for that day She
told her that her mother was French
from Paris. and that she, herself.
spoke ii. Madame Glory broke into
rapid French, and begged Ter to let
her shop gown her always. This
Janet promised, and left, after ask
ing Madam where TO buy a hat. She
parted, rather shakily, with SIS. II
seemed like a fortune.
But like many another girl, Janet
consoled herself with the thought
that she would rather have one stun
ming good gown than three or four
cheap ones.
A large, girlish picture hat Of
silky panne velvet in rose, matching
her dress, plain satin pumps with
small rhinestone buckles, and gos-
samer nude hose, finished the shop
ping. and Janet rushed back 20 the
hotel 10 Try and retry them un:ii
she was exhausted from excitement
and happiness.
She coiled and r~ecoiled her raven
hair around her head, like a oroner,
trying for the very best effect, after
she had cold creamed and busted
her perfect skin with delicate pow
der and added a touch Of rouge Ja-
nets lips were naturally scarlet.
and fortunately she had a horror OF
seeing too much makeup on a girl.
That was a crime against beauty and
nature she would never commit.
Janet slippss into the Toss GOWN
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-07
WISDOM AT r
New York Evening Post),

NNew 1ork Evening fost).
Henry Ford says in a current magazine article:
up 20 the age Of forty a man is in training-every
man is. He is assembling the tools with which to work.
When the tools are at hand they can be put to their
real uses"
In these strenuous days, when so much emphasis
is placed on youth and its dynamic qualities, there has
been an inclination to belittle the usefulness Of the
man who has passed his so-called prime.
When is 4 mans prime? Essentially it has nothing
to do with calendar years. Many a man Of seventy is
more alert, more mentally acute, than his sons. But
over and above any mere physical and mental exuber-
anee a man may retain, there is the judgment that
comes only from long experience. Until a man ac-
quires Judgment he is still "in training" as Mr.. Ford
puts i. And it is this quality that justifies, and al
ways will justify, the presence Of the "old heads
in the hurly-burly Of everyday affairs.
It IS right that the inexhaustble energy and en-
thusiasm Of youth should be held in his esteem. But
equally estimable is the wisdom that is able to guide
and control that energy with the older hand u expe-
rience.
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Flavia established herself as a sculptress and
patroness Of the arts

and looked at herself for the hun
dredth time. She was more than
pleased with her reflection. Care
fully and critically she looked and
looked. And solemnly she told her
self that il was true what several
people had told her during the last
two days-she was really beautiful.
She further told herself that she
meant to keep that way, and TO
make enough money 10 Be one Of the
best-dressed women on Broadway.
Remembering the papers. and how
often she had seen and admired pic
lures Of beautiful women at the
beaches and various places caption
ed: The Best-dressed Woman al
Palm Beach" on elsewhere, Janet fell
70 day-dreaming about how she
would soon lear that title. II was
a delicious thought. and she took IL
with her when she started to the
theater.
At first she had hesitated as 10
whether TO wait in and see IL Bal
lard Riley would call that night, bur
she put the thought behind her as
absurd. He had said some night next
week, and il was only Wednesday.
She had plenty OF time to play
around and sort Of know the ropes
before going with him.
It was difficult to decide which
show to see. But Janet decided on a
musical comedy because she had
never seen one, and that was what
she hoped to do. So she chose the
"Follies" and was fortunate enough
to find a seat in the center, near the
front. Janet was early, and left her
seat to stand in the LOBBY for a time
and watch the people come in.
Amazing! Why, it didn't make
any difference what you wore IN
New York. A woman drove I'D in a
gorgeous Limousine, wearing a plain
tweed suit and sailor hat. Another
in a limousine right behind her was
glimmering in decollete and Jewels.
So absorbed was Janet in watching
the big parade Of fashion, shop and
office folk as they came in pairs or
alone, some gay and others bored or
solemn, she nearly forgot about the
show. The lobby was deserted BE-
fore she made her way bacl. into tie
theater, and the curtain was just
rising.
She took off her hat, revealing the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-07
Development of Always

Every important industrial and commercial center
in the United States will Ne linked with the national
airways within the next few years, is the prediction 81
ment of commerce. Mr.. Young points out that the
United States j. becoming "air-minded." that over
1900 miles Of airways have already been established
for day and night traffic, and that the number of com
mercial and private planes is increasing at a pace never
anticipated a few years ago. The use Of planes for
both long and short freight hauls is developing at I'M
precedented speed. and corporations are now in the
process Of formation for the control Of this business.
According TO the government report there are nov
10 firms manufacturing airplanes and it is conserva-
lively estimated that over 1000 planes, approved BY
the government, will be built during the current year.
with a market available for twice that number.
"At this time" Mr.. Young said, "there are more
than 1900 miles Of established sirways, with landing
fields, boundary markers, radio communication and the
like. with $500 miles lighted for night travel.
"Four thousand additional miles will be lighted and
equipped during the ensuing fiscal year. A total OF
s4l5O000 has been made available to the department
Of commerce fer construction and maintenance Of air
ways during the fiscal year, and there will be s con-
stantly increasing amount as additional airways are
constructed and maintained"
The increase in passenger TRANSPORTATION in recent
months has been particularly marked, according to the
dsnartment's records. A fleet Of tri-motored planes
viii begin through service from New York to San
Francisco on q 24-hour schedule, the service to be in
spgurated in a few weeks. The average cost Of op-
Grating such service viii be between 81 and 81 cents
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per mile, and such enterprises are generally eonsid-
cred profitable.
That the coming decade will witness a revolution in
transportation as a result Of the development Of avia-
ton is becoming more and more apparent. The United
States for several years has Jagged behind western
European countries in air transport, but Lindbergh's
flight has stirred the country to great achievements
in this direction. No longer is the ~airplane regarded
as unsafe. 1t Is daily becoming more generally ac-
cepted as a safe and reliable medium for transporta-
tion, and its utilization viii become more general as
this sentiment spreads.
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old friend and revealed to be but
q poor sham" actor masquerading as
an English gentleman.
That ended Flavia, matrimonially.
She took up her clay md her belong
ings and established herself in the
Village as a sculptures and p~atroness
Of the arts, where she might fra
ternize with the other poor souls
who, too. had lived and seen the
rough edge Of life.
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A UNITED r
lBeaumont Enterprisel.

AbN@AUbNL LuLttpElSel.
The democratic hosts who gathered At Houston this
year to nominate the party's standard bearers and
adopt a platform accomplished those tasks without re-
pealng the folly Of 1924.
Almost, it might be said. a new party was born III
Houston, a party united and determined to win the
national election.
While the nomination Of Governor Smith was !
foregone conclusion, few even Of his most optimistic
supporters thought that there would be so little bitter
ness shown on the convention floor, that the sweep to
smith would leave no serious scars in its wake
Inc Smith supporters were fearful Of creating fric-
ton. Their strategy from the start was to offend
no one and TO nominate their man as quickly and as
quietly as possible.
The platform adopted without a fight on the floor
pears further witness to the new spirit Of the party
The expected fight over prohibition did not develop
did not at least, come into the open.
Inc prohibition plank adopted is such that Cover
nor smith can accept it. In fact, it is the only tyne Of
prohibition plank that could be framed to meet TIE
wishes Of both the wet and dry sentiment Of the party.
a straight-out declaration for enforcement of all
laws may not please the more militant drys; it IS con-
sideraoly less than they hoped to get, but the demo-
Gratis this year seem to have profited by the bitter
experiences Of the past, and the spirit Of compromise
prevailed.
Having done good work at Houston, the party now
turns its face to the foe prepared to make the strongest
hight Of which it is capable and firmly convinced that
the American people are ready to take the governing
power from the republicans and place il in the hands
Of the democrats.
Every well-informed politician in the country thinks
that the race this year will be close and even among
republicans il is admitted that the democrats b,va
more than a fair chance TO win.
II the democrats continue as they have begun. If
they present a united front to the republicans and
make use Of those issues which are ready to hand for
democratic campaign orators, November i ELs1y -
witness a great democratic victory.
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Always on the lookout for "inter-
teresting" people, it In not sururis-
ing that Flavia took up Janet on
such short notice. She was really
quite thrilled with the idea Of ener-
tanning the little girl WAC had never
seen New York. and showing her
places that would take her breath
away.
ITO BE CONTINUED
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-07

From the fuss over American films in France it car
be seen what an odious thing protection is when for
eigners resort to it.-Springfield Republican.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-07

That London hospital patient who laughed eontin-
uously for seventeen hours had probably just heard Of
big Bill" ThOmpsOn's war on King George-Louisville
Times.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-07

We had suspected it. Late reports assert that sev
Of the Nicaraguan bandit leaders were educate
in the United States.-San Diego Union.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-07

What men like: Girls with brains enough to tell
them how wonderful they are.-New York Morning
Telegraph.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-07

The American Society Of Newspaper Editors sol
EMMY decides that il is ethical to publish news, even
II 1t wounds peoples feelings. Always excepting, Of
course the feelings owned by ~full-page advertisers
New Yorker.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-07

Chicago florists do a business Of s16,O00,O 900 a year,
but Of course some Of the flowers are used for we'd
dings-Ssn Diego Union
New Britain herald., 1928-05-19
LOSES BIG LAWSUIT
Emmett CorriSan, Who Played in What Price Glory" Had S0ugh. Damages of SlU0, ,OttU.

Los Angeles, May 1y Rl-Th. hopes of Emmett Corrigan, veteran of the stage ot collecting sleo, ,ouo from Mrs. Lillian A. MacLoon. in a suit alleging islander, lay ill a pile Of ruins today after d superior court iury had heard his complaint and decided in favor of the defendant, who is q director producer known as Lillian Albertson,
 Corrigan, who had been acting fol forty years. based the suit on d let ter said to have been written by Mrs. MacLoon 10 the Actors Equity association, describing him as mo torious trouble maker
 The letter was alleged to haN" been written while Corrisan was az bearing in Miss Albertson's produc- ton of What Price Glory The actor was cast to play the role of Captain Flags, the hard boiled Of ticer. Testimony of the defense was featured by declarations Of other members of the cast that Corrican some times was too realistic i'll his acting.
 Albert Eocardi who was cast as "Cognac Pete" testified that Cor rigan kicked him when his lines called for only "a push
New Britain herald., 1928-05-19
ME7HOD|STS ARE
 STILL IN SESSION
Election Of But Three Bishops
 an Issue

Kansas City, Mo-, May 19 (uP)- A report of the committee on Epis- copacy, which is believed to have three bishops. may come before the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church today.
 A. C. Poffenberger. a member of the committee, indicated only three were named for elections.
 The report is expected tn prccipi- tate fight on the convention floor As soon as the number is decided upon. the campaign for candidates for bishops will begin.
 It was said three was to be the minimum number that could be se- lected because of the number being retired on account of age. Certain factions oppose the election of any bishops.
 X resolution forbiddinE Metho- dist minister Ito solemnize marriage of a divorced person whose wife or husband is living, but this rule shall not apply to any innocent person where it is clearly shown in the mind of the minister that the true cause for divorce is adultery or it's fnl] moral equivalent. or to divorced per sons who wish to be reunited." was passed by the church committee.
 Another resolution recommended the church exert all its power to wipe out the evil of lynching. and the annual observance of the pentecost by suitable ritual services.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-19
Cotton Market Today
 Shows Steadier Tone

New York, May 1a Fl-The cotton market opened steady today at an advance of 3 10 2 points and sold about 10 to IS points net higher in the first holr on relatively sie3dy Liverpool cables and reports of lln- settled weather in the south. with further gains in some central and western belt sections.
 July sold mp to .1 o5 and Octohe 10 2l.1l on covering New Orleans and local buying, but trading was not particularly active and demand vas supplied by week end realizing
 Private cables said liquidation and hedge selling in Liverpool had been taken by a fair amount of trade call ing and covering, and also reported improved cloth inquiry chiefly from China.
 The amount of cotton on ship board awaiting clearance at the end Of the week was estimated at S5.- 900 bales, against 102,0n0 last year.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-19
BANDITS ROB DICE GAME 0F i20,000
Hold Up l5 Players in Louisville
 Hotel

Louisville, Ky, May 1s UP)- Four bandits held up an alleged card and dice game in the seelbach hotel here last night and escaped with $oo,ooo in cash and je~elry. police revealed today.
 Fifteen men-all here to attend the Kentucky derby this afternoon were the victims. police said.
 Officials of the Seelbach refused to discuss the incident and the names of the men were withheld. It was understood. however. that d ma : iority of them were from Memphis. Tenn.
 Card and dice games were in progress when the four bandits quietly slipped into the suite where the men had assembled, police said.
 Three of the robbers produced re- volvers and curtly directed the men to raise their hands. The fourth rob Der then rifed their clothes.
 After the holdup. the quartet withdrew. locked the suite door and fled.
 The robbery apparently had been carefully planned. Switch board tele- phone connections leading to the suite had been cut to prevent an im- mediate call for help.
 Police today were unable to find any of the guests who were victim ized. The party was understood to have included two eastern Kentucky coal operators.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-19
FORTY MILLION IN
 GERMANY MAY VOTE
TomorroW's Election Will Settle
 Makeup of Reichstag

Berlin, May la F)-More than 4o.o00,0 ,00O men and women are eli gihle to go to the polls tom orrow to settle the political composition Of the next Relchstag and to determine the extent 10 which women exercise their right of franchise.
 There has been mushroom growth of political parties for this election. Thirty-tuo groups are contending and of these only ten can he ranked ss already existing and duly organized political bodies or units.
 More than 5000 candidates for the Reichstss have been nominated, Under the German voting system each party will he entitled to one deputy for each 6o,0oo votes boiled.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-19
City Items

Members oi Court Columba, No -. Catholic Daughters of America, wishing to attend the state quarter ly meeting at Ansonia on May o7, are asked to communicate with tho grand regent, phone 69. not later than May 20.
 Dr. Sigmund Spacth, a popular speaker and writer on music. will address the members of the New Britain Teachers club Thursday May .i, at the Walnut Hill school auditorium, Those who have heard pr. Spacth, consider it an eXcep- tional opportunity to hear ono 90 well Nersed on. music.
 There will be a special meeting of the building committee of the Daughters of Isabella Monday eve ming at o'clock in the club rooms.
 lnter-school marble shooting con- tests scheduled for today were post poned on account of rain. These matchcs will be played next Satur- day
 Fred Hoffman Of 10S Seymour street reported 10 the police the theft of his bicycle from the rear >,randa at his home last night.
 \ touring car owned and driven by Lyman GitlavitZ of 43 Fremont street skidded on the wet roadway in front of 1S2 Winthrop street yes- f oft ct, Officer Fred Wagner reported. The car was damaged and Gitlavitz's 20- year-old daughter. who was with her father, was slightly injured about the face.
 The police were notified today of the suspension of the operators li- censcs of Plus Oshana of 1e4 Lin- den street and Joseph Liss of oo Oakland avenue, also the return of the license of Robert Garlick of 1000 West Main street. and return of the right to operate to Edward Backus of 46 Hurlburt street.
 An automobile owned by c. H. Hall of IS Main street was report ed stolen in front of 19 Main street at 10 o'clock last night and was recovered on Bartlett street by Off, ticer William Grabeck at o:o5 this morning.
 The degree team of the Plainville Grange will leave Plainville Grange hall by bus Monday evening at 7:15 o'clock for Andover, where they will confer the third and fourth degrees on a class of candidates.