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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-27
By LOUISE RICE
Noted G~raphologist

"Miss Rice:
II have reached q turning point
in my life and am seriously inter-
ested in receiving your analysis. Do
YOU think a woman Is ever justified
in taking UP a profession when she
still has quite young children
MARTHA G."
I believe that you would be iusti-
fled, Martha G. You see, il de-
ponds so much not only on circum-
stances, but on the mother. Some
mothers arc so constituted they car
do only one thing well. Either they
have to be all mother or all out
side worker.
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whose moods are SO subordinate 20
work and whose physical self Is 50
easily-for running a home vicari-
ously, and attending to a profession,
also. IL like It's work Of the vaude-
vile artist who astounds US by air
lily juggling a feather duster and a
forty-pound dumb-bell. You have
the steady nerves which will a~ow
you to do this. Go right on, then,
have confidence and assurance.
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Hoskins. associate judges; and
Jack Cox, j.. r. Barnett, Charley
Rodgers and ii. o. Ware. clerks.
The other polling places will be
in the store Of Thomas ". M. Cara
at 324 West Harrison street, and
officers are Reuben Eubank, presid-
ing judge; Albert Johnson, and Torn
Sidener, associate judges; and Ira
Eels, Joe Penny. Johnnie Clements.
and Roy Hand, clerks.
The contract calls for q 35-year
franchise to tine Central Power 4
Light company, and calls for pay
ment Of the s. ,5S0,900 to be made in
bonds and warrants Of the city Of
Harrington.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-27
Harrington Power
Plant Election
Officers Named
Especial to The Herald

HARLINGEN, Sept. 27.-Election
Of Officers for the municipal cleo
tion on Oct. 80. when residents Of
Harrington will pass on the question
Of accepting the Central Power 4
Light company offer Of $685. 900
for the local water and light plants.
have been announced BY the city
commission.
There will be two polling places,
the officers at the city hall polling
place being Neil Madeley, presiding
judge; Floyd Smith and Lawrence
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-27

Your handwriting shows your pla-
cid disposition. your evenness OF
action, your ability to work stead
lily without hurry or agitation. You
would take up your profession and
then. in your leisure moments, turn
quietly to your family and give them
attention, and that without worry
and without draining your physical
resistance.
Many people could not do that.
Many a woman is distracted when
she has two such diverse jobs as
that Of keeping a weather eye out
for the home (and a woman always
has to do that. no matter what else
she does outside the home) and at
tending with concentration to her
outside job.
You are a person whose mind
works so well and so directly, and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-27
HOW TO Do 1T

When the upper loop Of the small
letter b is vesy full and the "bulb"
very narrow, we have the indication
Of dreams and aspirations which the
writer does not back up with self
confidence.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-27

Three types ofleaves grow on the to.
bacco plant coarse fep-IeGpes,
irritating 10 the throat -. withered
erogsd-IsaDes, without taste or aroma
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court of Texas and contingent on
that court holding the bonds invalid.
IL the bonds are held void that would
not appeal beyond his w supreme
court.
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This Woman Has
Capacity for Home
And q Profession
HAVE YOUR HANDWRITING ANALYzED

Send a sample Of your handwriting to Miss Louise Rice. noted
graphologist, for analysis. Write plainly 81 unruled paper in ink or
pencil. adding your usual signature. TO cover clerical costs, enclose
ten cents in silver II stamps. Also enclose a stamped, addressed "a
velope. The individual analysis will be returned TO you within the
period Of one Of two weeks.
Miss Rice replies only to such questions IS can be answered
through the science Of graphoogy. Write your name and address
on both the sample to be analysed and the coupon below. Letters
will not be published II sender requests otherwise.
Miss Louise Rice, are Of The Brownsville Herald. Enclosed
please find sample Of my handwriting for analysis
Name
Street
City and State
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MULE KICK BREAKS WRIST

SAN BENITO. Sept. 27.-Wm- ID.
kyser is suffering from a broken
wrist, caused when a mule kicked
him. The bone was badly fractured.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-27

80. and the hsarf-IeGDcs. rich In cool
and fragrant smoking qualities.
Only the heart-leavss are used in
OLD COLDS.
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NAME PEP SQUAD LEADER

SAN BENITO, Sept. 27.-Annie
Louise Craddock has been named
captain Of the girls pep squad at
the high school here. Ruth Gilbert
and Ivy Dodson are her assistants.
Evening star., 1928-08-03
ORPHANS To VISIT
CAPITAL ON TOUR
$50 Erie County, Pa. Young
SterS Are Due Here on
August Ia.

Two hundred and fifty orphan boys
inmates Of orphanages Of all denomi-
nations in Erie County, Pa, are comins
Ia Washington August IA for two
Gay sightseeing expedition as guests Of
an Erie newspaper and its charitaoly
inclined readers who contributed to a
fund 10 make the trip possible.
Washington. however, is only one Of =
dozen or more cities on the itinerary
Of the BOYS, who will leave Erie in A
caravan of eight motor buSSes August
s for l.50o-mile To-day pilgrimage
70 the ShrineS of American Independ-
ence. The trip is designed primarily
as an educational junket, but special
entertainment features have been ar
ranged for the orphans in each Of the
cities on their visiting schedule. These
include Philadelphia. Baltimore, An
napolis Gettysburg and Frederick, Md.
While in the National Capital the
orphans will be taken 10 all Of the
Government buildings Mount Vernon,
Arlington Cemetery and other historical
points OF interest and entertained by
4 group Of public-Spirited business men.
Peter Dorsch. a prominent baker, and
IL IA Da HNAfSA va tktE AAiSStIBAb AtuAAA
Farms Dairy. are two of the men who
have promised to look after the welfare
Of the bows while here They not only
are arranging for sleeping accommo-
dations but have promised to keep the
sppetiteS Of the youngsters satisfied.
A 5o-piece boys band of ST. Joseph'S
OIrhanage. a police motor cycle patrol
from Erie and group of nurses and
physicians will accompany the orphans
or the expedition The party will be
in direct charge OF Joseph c. Williams.
mayor Of Erie. and Thomas Garfield
Sterrett. sheriff of Erie County.
James p RoSSiter and ". Louis
Schlesinger both Erie lawyers. are in
Washington today arranging details of
the visit.
Evening star., 1928-08-03
INSURANCE MAN ROBBED
OF AUTOMOBILE AND $119
Jacob Fl. Melvin, Agent, Held Up
by Four Colored Men Near
Landover. Md.

At lonely spot on the road near
Landover. Md. last night four oolored
men held up Jacob Fl. Melvin. an in
surance agent of Hyattsville. and rob-
bed him of his automobile and $lI9,
he reported to Constable Andrew F.
GaSch of BladenSburg. Melvin said the
men. in an automobile bearing Dis
trict license, stopped him. beat him
with their fists. took his money and
drove off in his car.
Melvin had to walk to Bladensburg
where he reported the hold-up. Con-
stable Gasch started search for the
highwaymen and asked local police to
keep a lookout for the car.
Evening star., 1928-08-03

missioner Abram r. Myers. who at
tempted to have the motion picture in
terests stop their block booking prac-
tice.
Granted No Time.
In the original order the respondents
we're prohibited from conSpiring to les
sen competition and restrain interstate
and foreign trade: from acquiring or
threatening TO acquire theaters to
coerce exhibitors into purchasing
their films and from the practice Of
block booking.
In subsequent statements OF compli-
ance the first two charges were met
satisfactorily. the commission made
known several weeks ago. 1t announced,
however. that the block booking rule
had not been complied with and grant
ed the Paramount interests additional
time In which to file another statement.
This was not done before the time ex-
pired, although In It's last reply the cor
poration indicated that the order on
block booking would be contested.
Evening star., 1928-08-03
BROKEN GLASS WEAPON.
James Williams, Colored, Accused
of Slashing Wife's Face.

A novel weapon was brought into
use last night by James Williams, coll
ored. o35 Golden street southeast, dur
ing a fight with his wife. police say
According to the report. Williams cut
his wife, Lillian Williams. colored. IS
years old on the face with piece Of
broken glass. She was treated at
Emergency Hospital. where her condi-
tion was said to be not serious.
Thomas j. Robinson, colored, 28 years
old, 5l3 Seventh street southwest was
treated at Providence Hospital yeSter-
day for cuts on the forehead, left
breast and left hand. received during
an alteration with William Johnson,
colored, Sullivan's court. His condi-
ton Is not serious.
Evening star., 1928-08-03
INCREASED PAY GRANTED
TO EMPLOYEES OF NAVY

Yard Workers and Those in Re
search Laboratories and Hospital
Included in Department Order.
Employees of the Washington Navy
Yard, the Naval Research Laboratories
AT Bellevue. D c.. and employees at
the Naval Hospital here and the prov
Jog ground at Dahlgren. Va. have been
granted increases n pay ranging from
$50 10 S400 year. it was announced
st the Navy Department. A total of
$40 employees in the local yard will be
affected. while 500 employees III the
field service at other yards and sta
tians will receive increases. They are
ia classes which were not affected by
flSe Welch bill
4 Acting Secretary OF the Navy Rob-
tlzon announced that the increases
we're decided upon during recent
conference between President Coolidge
and Secretary Wilbur. upon the recon-
nendation OF the director of the
Budget,
The increases. it aas announced
will not apply to craftsmen. who have
Been otherwise provided for.
Evening star., 1928-08-03
BANK ROBBERS HUNTED.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BUTTE. Mont, August S.-Police
and Federal officers continued their
search today for five men who are be-
Iieved to have come here after robbing
bank at Winnipeg. Canada. last Mon
day OF 100000 The officers reported
that the robbers crossed into the
United States in an automobile equipped
with machine gun and after shooting
up a Federal car at MAZDA, N. OAK
fed to Montana. The bandits were
seen at Chinook. Mont, officers report,
where they inquired their way TO Butte
after stealing car.
Evening star., 1928-08-03

day by Robert O. Jones, associate di-
rector The move was made as a re-
suit of passage by Congress at the last
session of the Thatcher bill authorizing
an annual appropriation OF $4,000 for
the operation and maintenance of a
Gorgas Laboratory In Panama.
All administrative WORK for the lab
oratory will be carried on from this city.
The scientific personnel for the lab
oratory soon will be selected for the
field studies in Panama. Under the
terms OF the Thatcher bill some 20
South and Central American govern
Evening star., 1928-08-03
StenoQ oQraphers-

Perhaps
she is a young lady just getting a foot
hold (or should we say hngerhold?l IN
the world OF business Or she may
be a woman we'll settled upon
career in her chosen profession. But
whatever her age or ambitions, the
modern Stenoerapher is invariably
well groomcd!
Don't think,
however, just because she is always
as serene as May morning that her
job is an easy one or that she isn't
tired at the end of day. even though
She docSnt look it!
NeatneSS of dress
and refreshing personal appearance,
she knows, are as much part of her
equipment as nimblc fingers and an
unrutied mind! And in maintaining
that standard the Advertising in The
STAR is her greatest ally.
Evening star., 1928-08-03
De MILE SELLS STUDIO.

LOS ANGELES, August 3 Lp)-Dis-
posing of his interests in the De Mile
Motion Picture Studio. Cecil p. De
Mile, we'll known producer director,
yesterday signed contracts 10 join the
Metro GoldWyn- Mayer studios as a di-
rector of M-G-M films The announces
ment stated that De Mile would leave
his own studio within a month, bring
ing to M-G-M his entire personal
Evening star., 1928-08-03
Follows Trade Farley.

The commissions order originally
was directed against the Paramount
Famous PlayerS-Lasky Corporation.
Adolph Zuzor and Jesse L. Lasky and
10 other motion picture concerns and
individuals but the latter 10 cases were
dismissed
The commission announced here that
its court application, filed IN the United
States Circuit Court of Appeals of New
York. follows long -drawn-out proceed
ings, including a trade conference held
last October u New York before Com
Evening star., 1928-08-03
GORGAS ORGANIZATION
LOCATES IN WASHINGTON

Memorial Institute of Tropical and
Preventive Medicine Transfers
Headquarters From Chicago.
The Gorgas Memorial Institute of
Tropical and Preventive Medicine has
moved It's headquarters from Chicago
to this city and is opening Offices at
1913 G street. it was announced to-
Evening star., 1928-08-03

The American sardine is popular
item OF food in Singapore and the
Malay Peninsula. our yearly exports
there amounting to 81 100000 worth OF
the FISH.
Evening star., 1928-08-03
Film BOOKING BAN
PUSHED BY BOARD
Trade Commission Asks
Court to Enforce Order
of Year Ago.

The Federal Trade Commission yes
terday applied for a court order to force
the Paramount Famous Players -LaSky
Corporation to comply with the COM
missions order prohibiting block book
ing of motion picture films. The order
issued July 9. 1927. has been ignored
by the company, the commission
charges.
The order prohibited the leasing of
films in a group. under an arrangement
which compels picture houses to take
all the pictures or none at ALL without
regard TO their character or the wants
OF the houses.
Evening star., 1928-08-03

ments have been invited to participate
in the operation of the laboratory.
Washington has been recognized on
the board of the memorial by the re-
cent selection of DR. Cary Grayson as
member of the executive committee
and Robert " Fleming. president of the
Riggs Bank, as treasurer.
Evening star., 1928-08-03

The mineral mines at Altheide, Ger
many, spout about 100000 quarts
every day. AS only about quarter
Of the water is needed for medicinal
baths the rest Is used for cleaning the
streets bv flushing them.
Evening star., 1928-08-03

crispness to crumble pleasantly in
your mouth.
Galleries and minerals to give you
a good start for the days work. Just
the right amount of bran to help your
digestion.
That's a Muffet! Whole wheat,
cooked, drawn out to a filmy-thin
Evening star., 1928-08-03

No wonder,
then, that the modern Stenographer, i'll
Washington, reads the Advertising III
The Star regularly! No wonder, even,
that she takes peek at some OF the
ads during that first momentary lull
in her afternoons rush OF work!
Evening star., 1928-08-03

OF particular interest TO Stenog-
raphers are the ads of local Dept,
Stores. Speciality Shops, Shoe Stores.
Drug Stores. Beauty ParlorS, The
aters. Tea Rooms and Refreshment
Places, Also the advertising of new
Beauty Products, Food Dainties,
Candies, Beaches and Vacation Re
sorts.
Evening star., 1928-08-03

That's one of the very incest things
about Muffets. They build good will
with every mouthful.
Just the right portion for your
mornings appetite. Just the right size
and shape to fit your cereal dish.
Drowned exactly as you like your
toast. Just the right degree of crunchy
Evening star., 1928-08-03

Ii offers
her fresh SUGGESTIONS every day for
accomplishing that frequent change of
appearance so necessary III business,
1t tells her what is smart and appro-
pirate to wear in the office and out
and where she can get it AT cost
within the limits of her purse. II lets
her IN on the latest beauty secrets the
moment they are let out. And it gives
her no end of hints, helps and valu-
able information which she might get
from no other source!
Evening star., 1928-08-03
The Little Demon

Guard Against Him and
You'll Save Many .
Repair Bill.
Friction (metai rubbing against
metaD wears out gearsi
Its the little demon that surely
and quickly destroys any car.
Demand Ebonite-T for the
transmission, because it makes gear
shifting easy.
Demand Ebonite-R for the rear
axles. II prevents noise, and de.
livers long, satisfactory service.
EBONITE
Coordination of Pure oiI
20 Cents a Shot
At Filling Stations and Garages.
BAYERSoN OIL WORKS
Columbia s22s
Evening star., 1928-04-26

! countess abruptly.
y came from Droon Forest" said
he. at a chanee
Her eyes narrowed, as II she were try
ing 10 read what was written on ms
brain. She was silent for long time,
but not for a second did she take her
gaze from the face of the huckster, In-
warxlly he gloated. The ruse had sue
ceeded
"Droon Forestq I do not know any
one in Droon Forest, my man." she
SAID. pucRerfng her brow thoughtfully
He rubbed an apple vigorously with
the palm of his hand,
ut is a very beautiful wood, madame,
but an evil place, We who abide there
know that It is ruled by man known
as Jonifer Davos
1t was a quick thrust, He observed
the almost imberceptihle dilation of her
eyes, RiSking everything, he struck boldly.
One of Jonifer f)avoS' men has
proved to be traitor, madame. There
was q reward Of 10000 rubles for the
discovery and return of a certain blue
diamond. This man promised to divide
She reward with one of his comrades
in return for information as to its
whereabouts. After his flight this
cornrade weakened and confessed to his
chief AAid now. madame, as I,see that
YOU do not care to purchase any of my
fruits. / will go about my business.
Permit me TO wish You good"
One nlement," interrupted the
Countess. Ill have not finished look
ing at your fruits"
Her sudden pallor reioiced him,
4 would not take too much time
madame, in examining my worthless
stock" said he f11eaningly.
She. made a, heroic effort why
should be concerned in the affairs of
Jonifer Dayus and his"
He cut her off sharply. THAT iS for
you to decide. countess. l have per-
formed my duty There is no more for
me to say. Pardon me, If SO about my
business"
IF you will take your cart around to
the gate"
1T is not my mission to sell this
truck" he interrupted, quite uncivilly
The most important object / have in
life at this moment is to get outside the
walls Of EdelweiSs before 1t is too late
If Peter should happen to come here
10 consult the police"
"Peter?" she gasped. you do not
mean Peter Davos?"
He had used the name Peter at
random II was with difficulty that he
suppressed an exclamation of triumph
Peter is enough he said gruffly. as
Evening star., 1928-04-26

II regretting an unfortunate slip of the
tongue.
"I3ut-waitl Have you nothing else
to tell me? Surely there must be some
thing more that"
MY instructions were to speak to you
or the count about the blue diamond
and to tell YOU of traitors Intention
to secure the reward. That is ALL my
LADY," He hesitated moment and
then said, with most engaging smile:
II am sorry cannot tempt you With
my pears and grapes and peaches to-
day"
with that he made off up the street
In leiSurely fashion. huskily calling
his wares Out of the corner OF MS
eye he saw the countess turn and hurry
into the JabaSsy mansion. 1t pleased
him to observe that her pace was
swifter and less dignified than one
would have expected In an aristocratic
lady we'll along in the fifties.
The smile OF Peter Corpa2 was beatific
as he hurried along with his cart. For
the first time in his life, he thanked
his stars that his parents had chris
tened him Peter.
While Baron DangloSs was astounded,
he was not slow to act upon the reveal
tions of his star operative. WITHIN lO
minutes after Corpaz concluded his re-
port half dozen men were on their
way to the ,Jabassy house, armed with
an onicia! warrant summoning the
count and countess to the Tower Tor
examination,
'There is no doubt about 1t now
Corpaz." he said. They are in league
with Davos. Now to squeeze the whoie
truth out of them, BY CAD, man. 90
YOU realize what this means? AlteT
all these years, we may be on the poiiit
of solving the puzzle Of
10 not be too sure OF that. sir. IN
tarr,Inted Corpaz uneasily. we have
had experience with members OF DaVos
hand I could mention eight or ten OF
them who went to the scatfold or BLOCK
without suuealinR. Others have Shot
themselves when wounded or surround
ed The .Jabassys may be Of the same
timber. You do well, sir, in not losing
q moments time in bringing them
here"
''She Is a remarkably clever woman,
and he is no fool. You may be sure
they will defy us. We have very llttle
to 60 on, you know, Coming down 10
facts, they have only to keep their
mouths closed and we are done. We
haven't an atom of real evidence against
them. She Is smart Our hope lies III
striking while the iron is hot, before
they have chance to steady them
selves. Naturally, they will be fright
ened. For all they know, the informer
is with us. They may even conclude
that he has revealed the whereabouts
Of Jonifer Davos and that our men are
on the move to apprehend him, Cad.
when / think that 1t Is we who are In
the dark, and not they. / could But
no, it is not a laughing matter, Cor
paz so must irnportune you to forgive
me If / keep straight face"
IT most respectfully forgive you." said
Corpaz drily.
IN be continued
Evening star., 1928-04-26
INSTALLMENT XXIv

from Yesterdays star)
Evening star., 1928-04-26
The Inn Of the
Hawk and Raven
By
George Barr
NicCutcheon
conT7sht 'ipss os Metropohtan Newspaper Service

aaaHHE
New Britain herald., 1928-11-23

after the second ofacer disappeared One boat, No. 14. he said. he re- leased from her davits just as the ship went down.
 q released her on the deck" he said. ''so she'd float after the ship went down." In this boat. which he boarded alone. after jumping off the keel of the ship as she turned over, Licorish rowed back into the wreck. age and rescued 20 persons.
 Licorish said that on previous trips Hast January or February the Vestris had . sustained list ot about 10 degrees. because of the slowing of her cargo.
 Court adjourned until , p. m. aa Licorish left the floor and Federal Attorney Futile announced that Harry Wheeler. marine superinten- dent of the L. & H. line. would be this afternoons first witness.