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COP BOOTED STORES

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. s1. R Richard Ferguson, s2, special police. man. was arrested here charged with footing of stores on his beat. When arrested by city police he Is said to have had three dresses tucked undes his uniform.
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Payne et National Red enrolled the Presiden drive annual subscription st to sd the American Red co Mrs 5adge pnnins ssess President
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JOHN BUYS ACREAGE

NEW YORK, Jan. s1. Rock wood Hall County Club has sold 166 acres of it's property to John D. Rock efeller. IT.. for $1ss.ooo. The Club retain an option for 25 year lease on the property.
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WILL NOT MODIFY

WASHINGTON. Jan. s1. R) Fed oral Court Service Commission as- serted prohibiticp bureau examina- tons which barred 75 percent q the men now in service will not Do modi.
  tied.
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NORTHWESTERN, VANCOUVER

VANCOUVER, B. c Jan 30, (P)- The steamer Northwestern was lowed here today by the salvage tug King. King. <
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ALAMEDA DUE AT NOON

The s. s. Alameda, of the A. s. s O., IS due to arrive in port at noon tomorrow, according to the local of flee.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-04
The World and All
BURIED TREASURE
By Charles p Driscoll

Only one kind of quest can get me personally ex-
cited. / would not go to the South Pole or TO the
North Pole, even il half fare excursions were being
run. l cannot breathe black smoke or toss about in
fevered excitement when my friends go winging away
into the wilds of Africa, seeking moving pictures of
the behavior of giraffes in thei- homes. Expeditions
to rescue lost explorers who don't want to be found
leave me cold.
But mention a wildcat expedition to seek buried
treasure, and I'll begin to look about for something
to pawn to pay for a shovel and a kit-bag.
II. F. Church, whose business is the developing Of
the port Of Charleston, S. C., writes me that he recent
ly invested a grub-stake in a colored treasure-hunting
expedition.
Great fun How better could a man invest his
funds? The treasure was to be dug up in the imme-
date vicinity Of Charleston. OF course, every pirate
fancier knows that there is much treasure buried
along the shore near Charleston. Pirates lived in
Charleston, sold their goods in Charleston. and stood
off the bar outside Charleston harbor to take more
prizes. Then they buried their spare loot.
Mr.. Churchs treasure-hunting expedition was
headed by a colored brother who knows incantations
from a to T.. He knows YARDS and charms and spells
and magic formulate.
The cOlored mgician has a map Of the location Of
the treasure. He has been at the spot himself, and
has heard the spirits Of the murdered guardians of the
treasure crying out to be relieved of their guardian
ship. Really, Church is as good as rich, isn't he?
A divining rod in the hands of the magic worker
has already located the treasure. Little or no digging
will be required, for when the moon is right the ma
gician will utter his incantations, and the treasure
chest will rise right up out of the earthl
I've hunted buried treasure myself, but never with
such wonderful equipment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-04
Irrigation Survey Needed

The U. s. Department Of Agriculture IL interested
In all farm problems, and is extending is services 20
aid in the solution thereof.
Irrigation presents one Of the most complex prob
lens for thousands Of American farmers. Recogniz-
ing the magnitude Of this problem the department
has offered to assist.
Experts are being provided wherever a survey is
requested. In preparing their conclusions they take
into consideration all factors entering into irrigation
soil conditions, water supply, pumping and distribu-
ton costs. seepage losses. drainage, and the multitude
Of other factors. They ascertain why certain dist
riots can pump water more eheaply than others; why
the costs Of distribution vary in districts which are
otherwise similar; how seepage and other losses may
be stopped, and the effect Of such losses upon the
finances Of the irrigation system.
The Lower Rio Grande Valley would be an excel
lent field for a survey Of this character. 1t is a well
known fact that some of the Valleys irrigation dist
ricts are pumping water ut only a fraction Of what
other districts pay in pumping operation costs. Some
districts ars distributing water at a far lower cost
than others. Overhead expenses of some districts are
double those. of others which are irrigating approx
imately the same acreage. In fact, there are no two
districts in the Valley operating upon the same cost
basis, and this is reflected in the flat rates and water
charges.
These facts are being noted not as a criticism of
the arrangements of the various districts. In fact,
much credit is due those in charge of practically all
districts in the Valley for the higher efficiency at
tanned in recent years. The Transformation of the
Valleys irrigation systems from low to high efficiency
has been directly due to able management and good
engineering.
But the fact is obvious that there is too much dis
parity in the operating costs, and it is very probable a
survey would arrive at the root Of the trouble and
place all districts upon a parity in this respect. The
elimination of practices which have proved unprofit-
able and the Inauguration Of those which have been
found profitable in other districts would aid materially
In reducing irrigation costs, and would bring all dist
riots in the Valley TO a point Of higher efficiency than
has heretofore been possible TO statin.
A comprehensive survey Of all Valley districts,
which would include the operation costs Of every de-
partment and the various factors entering into those
various costs, would probably result in standardiza-
ton of plant operation, accounting, ETC., among the
various districts Of the Valley, the standards to be e-
tablished upon the basis Of those which the survey
would demonstrate as the most economical and prac-
tical. Such a survey must of necessity be made by
thoroughly capable experts, such as the Department of
Agriculture could provide. and its value to the irri-
CATION districts and the growers of the Valley would
be incalculable il it did no more than to determine the
basis upon which the districts could standardize.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-04
Peters Adventures

. well, l should say not" exclaimed
the whole family in a chorus. But,
of course, it is not our fault that all
the birds are o Blue Jays"
Then the same saucy birding who
had dared TO doubt eldest sons word
spoEe again.
"Then it is understood that We
shall rob nests for our mates this
spring just as you did. father, and
you will not scold US when you find
US bringing home a Sice, fat squad,
or n dainty egg?"
Eyes, | suppose it is understood"
replied Father Blue Bird, signing a
little. Then he frightened up. MY
grandfather was considered one Of
the cleverest robbers in his day, and
SO was my father. And a. for myself.
bird in these parts. / can twitter like
a robin, / can "killy killy' like a
sparrow hawk. | can scream like a cat
bird, ! can call like a red shoulder,
'Ke-ahl Ke-ah!' When the baby birds
hear me they think that it Is their
mother bringing them food, and up
they stick their heads and open wide
their hungry mouths. mad then j
swoop down and seize the latest one
OF the brood and off / fly with it in
my beak."
"Oh. father. will you teach us all
the calls you know" asked the daring
little Blue Jay. and his brothers and
sisters, even the eldest son, added
their pleas to his.
Yes, father, please say yes!" cried
they.
"Well, I'll see about it," said Father
Blue Jay, greatly pleased at the re-
spect he was receiving. And Mother
Blue Jay remarked proudly:
There is no more clever birds nest
robber than your dad, anywhere in
the world, / do believe. children. And
you may be sure that if he shows
you what he knows, you will be expert
thieves. yourselves. Now, let's change
the subject. Isn't it high time that
YOU were cleaning up your uni
forms? ?"
Next-"A Box Seat"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-04

Who am I? Who was nv first
husband? What was our joint pro-
fession?
On this date, in 1896, Utah was adj
mitted TO the union. What is its
nickname?
The longest river in South America
is $500 miles long. What is its
name?
The flagship Of Commodore Perry's
fleet, which defeated the British in
the Battle OF Lake Erie in 1918, as
being restored at Erie. Pa. Can you
name it?
Socrates, famous orator Of ancient
times, was forced to drink a poison
which killed him. What was the
poison?
"Bless they that curse you and
pray for them that despitefully use
you" Where Is this passage found
in the Bible?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-04
New York Letter

cember and doesn't pick the last OF
EN- up again until mid-January.
Congress takes just q fortnight's
recess.
The executive departments are &C
tually closed for only five and 8
half days, but they run under q
mighty slow bell for three weeks.
All the main guys and their princi-
pal assistants arc scattered hither
and yon. Nobody's at hand to decide
anything Of much Importance.
Some Of the members Of the diplo-
catic corps find time 70 20 clear
home to Europe. sperd a few days.
and get back while the near vaca-
tion lasts.
It's a mistake to assum that this
prolonged suspension Of the whole
works" here in Washington, doesn't
cause a certain amount Of ineonven-
fence.
. Congress literally is jammed with
half a dozen times the volume Of
legislation. investigations and miscel-
laneous duties that il can get away
with before spring. Our hotel lob
bies swarm with business represen-
t~atives, r'arin and tearing their hair
because they can't get action" out
of departmental f-unctionaires they're
here to see. Lawyers. waiting for
the supreme court justices to get
through merry-making round their
respective holiday firesides. don't
car how long il takes, but mavbe
their clients do.
The Chinese New Years the limit,
but it m but once a year. They
don't celebrate the anniversary OF
the Manchu dynastv's overthrow. the
annexation Of Thibet and Confucius
birthday. too.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-04
A BROkEN RESOLUTION

"GIR RUL -LUP," twittered the
young birds, ~nervously, really much
amused, but hardly daring to laugh,
For a moment Father Blue Jay was a
bit discomfitted at having his past
deeds revealed to his children. As
Tor the eldest son, ne was quite dis
gusted.
I'VE can't do a thing with the
youngsters, now that mother has told
hem that chirped he, IN an aside to
Peter. II wonder what father is
Ding to say nowl"
Only Mother Blue Jay seemed quite
u ease. She appeared TO think that
she had settled things, and 50. in
eed. she had.
"Chinkle-chee tinkle. Tee chez
twee." said Father Blue Jay, turning
her tenderly. "You are right, my
love, just IS you always are. Il
was foolish Of me ID expect the
children to give up a pleasure that
| could never forego myself-and,
when you come to think about il,
why should they? | had forgotten
for a momen the motto of the
Blue Jays-Might Makes Right
we Blue Jays have found II q very
good one to follow"
well, father, seeing that you are
backing out Of the bargain, / guess
| will change my mind and take
back my promise" remarked the eld-
est son hastily. Then he turned to
Peter. 81 hope you will not think too
badly of father and me. We did our
best, but you see how it is. There is
moth ~ ra.ned by my being the only
vegetarian in the family, now, is
there? l was willing TO reform If the
other would. but they won't. so what's
the use! Are you hungry"
"Not at ALL" replied Peter, at once.
81 suppose Blue Jays will be Blue
Jaysl ] don't know that | can blame
YOU. but, of course, | do feel dread
fully sorry for the poor little birds
whose nests are robbed. You wouldn't
like to be in their places, you know,
now, would your"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-04

The servant-girl problem has been referred to in
many quarters for decades. The inability Of house
holds in which the housewife does not perform all the
tasks Of the home to secure competent help at the
wages the householders desire to pay is not a new diff
ficulty. but many Of those most interested now voice
the opinion that the root Of the problem grows out of
the recently enacted restrictive immigration laws. Be-
cause of these statements the bureau of labor sta
Itistics, the women's bureau, and the United States en-
ployment service, as we'll as the bureau of immigra-
ton, were asked to furnish data on the subject.
Briefly stated, the conclusions submitted are TO the
effect that the present domestic servant situation is
not due to immigration restriction, but to far-reach-
ing and persistent economic and social causes entirely
unrelated to immigration. Generally speaking, il is a
matter of common knowledge that while the very early
immigration formerly brought a great many young
women who entered domestic service, this is not the
fact concerning the immigration which was so heavy
just prior to the World war.
There would be very little Of the servant girl
problem in the United States If the heads of those
families employing such servants would realize that a
domestic is a laborer worthy Of his hire in the same
sense as are workers in trades and other occupations.
The domestic worker is not a slave and is entitled to
be treated with the same courtesy and consideration,
both in the conditions Of employment and in wages re-
.ceived as are workers in other occupations. An i'm
migrant worker is entitled to n wage sufficiently high
to provide for current needs and to set aside some
thing for the future. The servant girl deserves no
less. In those families where conditions Of employ
ment are satisfactory and compensation is given with
due regard to the hours worked and nature OF the
services performed. there is no difficulty in maintain
ing q full staff Of competent domestic assistants
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-04
Other Papers
STYLISH
New York Evening Post)

lNeW lots Evening EOSJ
There have been almost countless EDITORIALS seek
ing to name that elusive quality which has given to
|Lindbergh the perfectly extraordinary eminence which
he holds among US. The Chicago Tribune offers this
week 50 keen and convincing an analysis that we take
pleasure in presenting to our readers its editorial in
full:
Colonel Lindbergh is probably the most satisfying
hero Of this generation. he rouses peoples enthusiasm
to an emotional height and keeps It there because he
possesses that rare gift, perfect style. AS Bobby Jones
to golf, Jack Dempsey at his former best to boxing,
Sara Bernhard to the stage, Caruso to opera, Lind
bergh has the style that makes every feat a superla-
tive, and such an easy superlative.
He applies that mastery of style to q profession
that is in itself thrilling because Of its danger and
its novelty, and his achievements become almost naive
in their seeming simplicity.
"others, experienced, expert, attempt similar
flights. They take the utmost precautions; they use
the greatest skill; their spirit is just as daring. In
the end they so often fail, even by a little. Lindbergh
takes precautions, uses skill, is daring; he climbs into
his plane an hour after he has said he would go; he
flies away. And he lands exactly where he said he
would land, not a few miles away, but on the landing
field where the crowd expects him.
"Out of a man flying from city to city in a ma
chine of metal and cloth and wood he makes some
thing esthetically stirring.
Then add to his quality Of style those qualities Of
character that have kept him the same unspoiled
young aviator who used to fly the mails, and 1t is easy
to understand why people are anxiously divided be-
tween hope that he will make still more eventful
flights and a wish to see him give up flying before he
meets with ill-fortune."
This is by far the most satisfactory explanation
that we have seen Of a marvellous emotional happen
ing. In paying tribute to Lindbergh we are paying
tribute to "a master stylist."
There were 22 murders in Chicago in eight
months. There's an item for Mayor Thompson's all
American ~history.-Toronto Globe.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-04
Car Manufacturer Optimistic

The year 1927 will 60 down in history as the
greatest building year the automotive industry has
ever known, and 1928 Is expected to break all sales
records.
At the end Of 1927 the industry found itself in the
strongest position IL has ever occupied, financially
and industrially. The industry generally 10 as solid
as q rock, and the companies that concern themselves
with furnishing materials, parts and accessories Of all
types, are in better shape than in former years.
Throughout the entire country the industry has
established not only additional manufacturing centers
for convenient territorial distribution, but also sales
headquarters to provide closer contact with the mar
kets. Reports Of foreign sales indicate that the tide
abroad has set in strongly; and in the domestic mar
kets, especially in the agricultural areas, the demand
is expected to be heavy and steady.
The spread of good roads, even in the most remote
corners Of the world, added to the definite and intel
iieent programs Of road-building in European, South
American and Australian territories, will make the
economical operation of motor vehicles possible and
realty stimulate the demand for the products of the
> factories. The domestic market has like
=. BY tn extensive road-building
tie var o-s state. which tend to increase
me and lover the cost of motor car opera
E. we'll as to extend the scope of its usefulness.
.nother feature in connection with the develop
mems of the past year is the fact that automobile
manufacturers, especially those putting out ~lOw-priced
cars. have recognized the advantage Of combining
beauty with utility and efficiency. The lOw-priced car
of 1928 is q distinct departure from that of two or
three years ago. The emphasis placed upon beauty OF
design as we'll as the improvements in the mechan-
ical construction, have made it desirable to millions
Of purchasers. The manufacturers are now willing to
admit that their concessions to the inherent love Of
symmetry and beauty will prove one Of the most
profitable investments they ever made. For many
years the body of the car was taken for granted. In
the beginning II was little more than something to
sit on, not in, and its development has until recently
been surprisingly slow. Il may be said that more
definite advances have been made in the past two or
three years, and in 1927 In particular, than in the en-
.i-a previous history Of the automobile industry.
g-- OF the outstanding features Of the automobile
during 1927 was the freedom from business
.-es and the steady yet conservative expansion Of
eally all leading manufacturers. They have
demonstrated that they have established the industry
anon a solid basis, and that it is not subject to period
ic depressions or "boOm" periods to the extent that
was generally supposed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-04
CHINESE HOLIDAY LASTS WEEKS;
so DOES CAPITALS CHRISTMAS
Washington Correspondent for Gen.
trial Press and Brownsville Herald

Washington Correspondent for Gen.
trial Press and Brownsville Herald
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4. 80 The
heather Chinese know no holidays,
except once per annum, but when
they start celebrating that once, they
celebrate a plenty.
Never having heard of Sunday, bar
ring the merest handful Of them,
they don't observe it. Foreign dew
lis in their midst may, but the Chin
csc 90 right on working. same as
usual. Fourth Of July. Thanksgiv-
ing, the King Of England's Birthday.
the Anniversary Of the Fall Of the
Bastile. Veintecinco de Mayo. Christ
mas. the whole list of civilized festi-
walls. from top to bottom-they're all
one to the benighted M~ongolians.
Trey don't pay the slightest attention
to any of them.
But they certainly make up for
last time when it comes New Years.
For from two to four weeks, while
that New Years blowout is going
on, not a commercial or industrial
wheel turns in China, il any native
assistance is REQUIRED to turn II.
The Chinese simply WILL NOT
transact business until the last New
Years firecracker's popped.
Naturally. o~ccidentals in this coun-
try cuss something awful at such a
long hiatus in all its normal activi-
ties. A day or two wouldn't be so
bad. but to have a crimp thrown in
TO all Of life's serious pursuits. not
alone for a solid week. but for a
couple or three or four weeks, Is
pretty aggrarating.
II wouldn't be possible among
any peonle but the Chinese. accord
ing to the foreign residents.
oh. Is that so.
Now, ! wa-t TO 20 on record as
stating that II the governmental ma
chinerv in Washington doesn't stop
quite as completely and for about
rs LONE a time. az this season, a.
everything stons IN China during the
New Years festivities. Il doesn't
fan short OF IL.
Il gets progressively worse year
by wear.
First IL was Just Christmas and
New Years. Then it got to be the
HOLIDAY week. Next a few DAYS
were tackled onto the beginning and
added onto the end. Now the canitaI
downs most Of its tools By middle
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-04
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-04
Dinner Stories
ENGLISH As SIZE Is sPnKE

An Oriental paper. having an Eng
lish section. printed the following
notice:
"The news Of English we tell the
latest. Writ in perfectly style and
most earliest Do a murder commit
we hear Of ii and tell IL. DO a
mighty chief die, we publish ii and
in border somber. Staff has each
been colleTed and write like the Kip
ling and the Dickens. We circle ev-
cry town and ex%tortionate not for
advertisements
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-04
Timely Views
RESPONSIBILITY FOR SERVANT PROBLEM
DISCUSSED
By James J. Davis
II. 8. Secretary Of Labor
u. s. Secretary Of Labor

(James John Davis was born in Tredegar,
Wales, in 1878. He was educated in public schools
until he was II, later taking a short business
course. He came to the U. S. in 1881 and got his
first job as a ~puddler's assistant in the iron mills
Of Sharon, Pa. At Is he was a puddler. He has
been director general Of the Loyal Order Of Moose
since 1906 and was one Of the founders Of Moose
heart, ILL.,, home and school. Mr.. Davis has been
secretarr Of labor since 1921
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-04

There are some indications that the year after
Hoover handled the big floods he will also manage the
bio landslide.-Counci Bluffs NOnpsreil
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-04
KNOWS HIS COMMANDMENTS

~
AN did you vote today:"
Me? Sure / voted"
Il mean, did you east our ballot ?"
Sure ! cast my ballot"
who did you vote for?"
who did ! vote for?"
"Yeah."
"Me, I'm a Republican"
did you vote for the amend.
ments7"
"Sure, ! voted for the amend.
merts."
did you vote for the Sixth
Amendment"
II voted for them ALL"
II bet you don't even know wha'
the Sixth Amendment il about"
who dont?p
"You don't"
You're crazy. It's about homo
your father and mother"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-04

There were 22 murders in Chicago in eight
months. There's an item for Mayor Thompson's all
American history.-Toronto Globe.