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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01
Personality Above Accomplishment

Il Is agreed by "a critil6 @nb IA np
alike. that Afs5 o. Walker oi Neg YORK
has = winning psraonsHty. Ia breeze
ms way into the hears o. sli VINO ia et
nm He Ii ahsbse ogiek-witled, clever,
anlllng. saroit IN repartcc, c1eeriui anq
dipiomat.c He mas 9haf has come ~
uitrs-Enooern sang 80 be known as ~ ?
Possessing this prlceitas quality
Mayor Walker appra.ssE Dersonaiits
highly "a an asst IN the individual
He gave q demonstration Of his reckon
Ing when on Friday ne welcomed the
oficers of the Australian cruiser Aus
tralia at City Hall New YORK HI
CONGRATULATED them on the personality
Of Rear Admiral Hyde, The senior Offices
of the cruiser. whose reputation, BIZ said
rad already reached Manhattan. Aud
tnen he gave uItsrance 10 the following
apothegm We New Workers value 4
man for hlx personality rather thar fo'
mis- accomplishments
Perhaps there sre some Fl1o 2ieati'
admire Mayor Jimmy who would prefF
frat re di6 mi 81 frankly state NJ
mssslyement a human worth There
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES II. TRACEH ELL.

One could almost hear him c,irsing
to himself and swearing that he would
not sink. he would not sink, he would
not sink.
It was 3 o'clock in the afternoon
when he was cast ~headlOng into the
water Usually they sink to rest about
an hour after being immersed. Even
then no one can say definitely that
they are dead.
Often enough a sunk flea. If poured
out. will come to- and hop away as
lively as ever. Their powers OF sur
vival arc, indeed, marvellous.
This grand flea. however, was moving
"igorousiy AT IL o'clock that night,
We stood lost in admiration.
For 3 solid hours he had been kick
.nq out his little legs, keeping himself
i've, il you will. holding him above
water
RE could touch the edge Of his beach,
but he could not pull himself out to
the dryncss above.
His kicks we're feeble now--but he
was still kicking.
Compared to the total life of the
flea, the period of 8 hours was equipa-
lent to months, at least, in human
terms.
Men are proud of their ability to
swim continuously for several hours at
a stretch, but no man in the history
of the race has ever sWum for months
without stopping.
Our admiration for the flea increased.
Taking the glass of water to the back
walk, We carefully poured the water
out. the flea with it,
The light OF the moon shone down
upon him. as he lay there Tor l2W
seconds to get his breath
Then he gave mop and cleared the
water. it was dilficult to SEC nm but
an alley gas lamp gave aid, and we felt
sure we did not mistake him for bit
OF dust.
He let his wings dry bit.
Then he hoped into the grass and
was gone. We thought he had earned
his freedom.
+ 4 #
Two other Olympic fleas were sunk
to the bottom Of tumbler. when en-
amined the next morning after haV-
ing been immersed the evening before.
TO all intents and purposes they
we're dead. There was not sign OF life
about them
We poured IIlcHl uOWH hhC N"9Ai
basin and let water run from the spigot
for several minutes.
Then, thinking no more about the
matter, we began to wash our race
when. 10 and behold as the children
say. up crawled flea
He was glad enough to crawl; he
would hop later, II time and chance
were propitious. But they we're not
a eruel blast of water struck him amid
ships and hurled him far down the
Potomac. - 49,
or course we could never be sure that
n. aid not come crawling out an hour
iatcr after a hard journey
You never can tell about hea .
II is to be hoped that these hea-y
anecdotes will convince any reader tnat
ctenocephalus CAMS is worthy an
taonnjst, and not something to be
sneered a..
These who laugh at the flca under
estimate him because he Is not as dig
as an elephant.
n he we're mankind would be extinct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01
SHOOTING STARS.
ny pHiI.ANDER JOHNSON,


Thing Of Beauty.
/ used TO think fighting man
Was some one very tough,
Resembling John l.. Sullivan.
Whose word was, Treat En- Rough!'
But since Gene Sandow showed q
shape
Both rugged and refined,
Athletics never can escape
Artistic frames Of mind.
o Pugilist, improve the race
With an undsunted heart,
And, as model, take your place
To guide the ScuIptors Art!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

France. Five years after he started 10
learn English his first story was pub
Ushed entitled Brothers and Sisters.
The authors present age Is As.
O. What is a iackaroo?-E. L. T.
A. In Western parlance, IacKaroo
is a mounted cowboy.
O. What grass grows well in the
shade?--L. A. l..
A mixture o. Italian rye. red top
and Kentucky blue grass Is often used.
The Italian rye grows very rapidly. As
II ia necessary to reseed frequently N
shady places, this grass Is particularly
adapted to the purpose.
O What country is called the birth
place of commerce IN T.
A: This name has been given to
Phoenicia.
O. When did the first passenger
train reach Victoria FsTls?-O. S.
A. On the 22d of June. 1904, the
first passenger train OF the Cape-to-
Cairo Railway reached Victoria Falls.
O. Can you tell me what Hunukka
tsp. d.
A This is the Jewish feast OF the
0eQICaJlOn, HISLItUlt~d Wy DAS's .fAoN~
beeus, mis- brothers, and the wnoie con-
gregation of Israel, IN 100 BIC, 10
commemorate the dedication OF the new
altar set up at the publication Oh the
temple of Jerusalem to replace the altar
which had been polluted by Antiochus
Epiphanes. The feast is held for eight
days beginning with the 25tn day OF
Kislev, corresponding TO December),
and is celebrated, chiefly as festival
of lights, by the jews everywhere.
@. What is the meaning Of Mavour-
neen?--A. r.
A. Mavourneen is derived from two
Irish words. mo and mhurnen, meaning
my darling.
@ When was mutilation introduced
into England as form Of capital pun
ishment?-N B. p.
A. After the conquest this form nj
punishment appears TO have been sun
stituted for other forms. such az hang
ing decapitation, burning, and pushing
from rocks.
O. What is the meaning Of the Hur-
son Bay Company motto, Pro P"ii7
Cntenn"-F. F.
A. translated into English it means
skin for skin.
@. How many copies are sold in
wear of novel that is considered
best saller?-P. F. w.
A. BooSs of some novelists often
reach the 100000 class in the flrst year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01

knew great deal. To India. ahput when
she seems tn know only moderate
amount Her zeyvi "Eau6hterS of
India, is a story OF missionary life as
lived by one Davida Battle, who cams
to India when young woman. KID
nappings and other hostllities make thu
lives Of the missionaries anything but
mnnoionouS, The tone Of the book with
regard to the outlook for India Is no
more hopeful than that Of T.. M Fnrs~
ters "A Passage to India" mut h
more distinguished piece Of work from
the artistic point OF view
y =
1.-THE life of Alexander Graham Belt
Is one i. - .ra important h'N~ranhies an
uouneed Tor Fall r4'F The
author is cathaflns Rel~
stadt, wife of Edward Hale EieiStad.
writer and puhlieist,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01

The japanese cherry trees constitute
reminder of cherished friendship.
Every effort Ia being made To save
them. not only for their beauty, but
because OF the good understanding they
imply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01

Republican managers have concen-
trsted on the Atlantic sesboard to A
degree which may evolve the political
summons. Come East, Young Man, and
Grow Up with the Country"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01

campaign forecsster is, at this stag.
Of the proceedings. recognized a. shsr-
ing the reliability of the long-distsnce
weather prophet The November vote
crop may b. as hard to predict as the
August naach cron.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01
Politics and the Weather.

you wsnt further campaign APP
propriation?"
yes, answered Senator Sorghum,
every time l make a speech 1t rains.
want to provide for q special distribu-
ton of free umbrellas"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01
One Hasn't a Show.

Prom the Ksismseon daaftts,
Ticket speculation IN ReW York has
been suppressed 50 successful" that al
most aflv one ean purchase f s@at 81 the
hex once for almost AM show he
doesn't want To see, n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01

Chicago objects to being represented
in New York comic pictures as a citadel
Of crime. The comic picture is asserting
itself as a serious indictment and no
mere incident of levity,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01

Canada is a friendly neianbor who
makes her own prohibition rules and
declines TO endanger cordial relations
by talking politics with tourists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01

1t has been demonstrated that motion
pictures can talk. A certain amount
of uneasinsss is inevitable on the part
Of tbs star who Is beautiful but dumb"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01

There is growing tendency to refer
10 politics as "game" Once con-
ferenccs and public declarations leave
it open To question whether politics
should be classified as an indoor or an
outdoor sport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01

References to the wickedness OF
Tsmmany are often so emphatic that
they may provoke efforts at mud
singing retaliation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01

In political vaudeville circles there is
still controversy as To whether the
volstead act Is a genuine popular hit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01
Reign Uncertain.

From tne Terre Haute star
Albania Is 10 have a king, but, of
course, II isn't certain for just how long
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01
Do Figures Lie?

PROM the Atlanta Constitution
Having heard from both party lesdefs
w. are prene IN admit that facts are
stubborn and statistics are piahe,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01

From the Cincinnati, Tmes-star
On the highways and iii politics, de-
tours are the order nf the day,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01
Rate nv Maii-Payable in Advance.


The Associated Dress IS rA-luSiveiy entitIed
~ tne Use for REP ~lis1tIan OF all ewS olS-
patches credited 10 :. or :, It otherwise cree.
iteo IN this psper and also the tocat eWS
nnsljShAo herein All rights OF publication o.
SPECIAL dispatches herein are also rsSerVea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01

The mails are heavily laden "i'h
political zamsnt---some Of 1t i1aruIy
worth the risk undertaken d. me pos.a4
flying man
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01

Treasures
A glimpse Of smile
And bit Of song
Make glad for a while
The day that goes wrong
Great riches beguile.
Yet best values belong
To the glimpse OF smile
And bit Of song.
Jud Tunkins says man who thinks
he knows everything Is liable tn miss
l1is train because he's too proud TO ask
for time table.
Trying 10 u" Cheerful.
did the wet Summer weather leave
you any hope?"
"A little answered Farmer CorntoS-
ael. 1T was first rate for the water llls
crop"
"He vino has his name engraved upon
monument" SAID iii HG. The sage ol
| Chinatown, must have done good deed
10 make either nimsslf or the monument
memorable.
Process Of Elimination.
However eloquent his tone,
The statesman may be baking
II they chop off the microphone,
/ What Is the use of taking
|
| MONEY talks" said Uncle Eben, an
! foolish money Is de kind dat talks
| Ioudest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01

France. Five years after he started TO
learn English his flrst story was pub.
lished, entitled Brothers and Sisters.
The authors present age Is As.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01

Now that Goehel has brought the
nonstop ttansenntinental flight back
into the limeliQht," the South Bend
Tribune predicts, I'VE may expect to
see other Ayers attempting 10 establish
new records His record win not stand
forever. ot course because advances In
hirplane construction viii eventually
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01

Mon Icy talks" said Uncle Eben, an
foolish money Is de- kind dat talks a.
Ioudest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01

Margaret Wilson, winner OF the Ha:-
per novel prize for 1924 with Thu
Able Metauahlns," has turned from
our own Middle West, about which sAe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01

@. What is a jackaroo?-E. l.. Il.
A. In Western parlance, JacKaroo
is a mounted cowboy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01

The F'restone rental Of 1000 600
acres adds 10 the Liberiau revenues $50,
000 year. regardless OF how rapidly
Mr. FireStone may improve his rubber
plantation. In fact, he has now about
1000 acres in rubber trees. and is
planting at the rate of about $4,000
acres n year
II would not be- feasible Ia develop
million acres without public highways
but bankrupt country could not build
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01

Twenty years after his first literary
successes, Klpling created q new type
OF story In Puck Of Pook's HUI" tl906l
stories for children combining old Eng
lish history and legend with fairy lore
All are fantasies, "Weland'S Sword" Of
the Druid period. Young Men at the
Manor and Old Men al Pevensey" of
the Norman conquest. "On the Great
Wall of warfare between the Picts AMI
Scots The Winged Hats" of the Ro-
mans in Britain. and The Treasure
end the Law" of Runnymede and
Magma Charta
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-01

O. What country is called the birth
place Of con1merce?--N. r.
A: This name has been given to
Phoenicia.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-24
INMATES flee
DETROIT JAIL
Il Narcotic Law Viola
tors Tunnel 6-Inch
Wall at Daybreak

DETROIT, Jan. 24.-LPl-Tweaty-
one federal prisoners escaped from
Elmwood branch Of the Wayne coun-
ty jail early today by tunnelling
through a six-inch brick wall.
The escape was effected between
) and 6:30 a. m, shortly after
deputy sheriffs in charge Of the
prisoners had made their rounds at
; a. m, when all was reported we'll.
The escape was discovered at $3.50
o'clock and an alarm was sounded i'm
mediately.
All available officers were muster
ed and a search was begun.
The p prisoners were held await
ing trials on charges Of violating
the federal narcotic laws. They had
been transferred 10 the Elmwood
Jail. formerly a police station, from
the main county jail because Of
overcrowded conditions. All Of them
were confined in the same cell. Four
prisoners-held on similar charges
refused TO join in the escape.
The wall through which the pris-
oners dug. fronted on an alley. Of
ficers said they believed the prison
ers had outside assistance.
Three deputy sheriffs were az the
jail at the time Of the escape.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-24
Teachers Learn of Lace
In Near Costly Lesson

one took the lace into the light OF
day.
Bedlam would have been a mild
term for the scenes that followed,
and school discipline was forgotten
as the teachers compared notes.
In the midst Of il all, someone
remembered seeing the affable
saleslady leaving. Two Of the
fleetest Of foot teachers imme-
diately fell 70 in pursuit. The
s. L. soon discovered she vas be-
ing followed, and the chase oe-
veloped into a stern one. Like all
stern chases are supposed to be,
this was a long one. but the fugi-
tive was eventually overhauled in
the rear yard Of a house near
Third and Washington streets.
Meanwhile police had been sum-
moned. and a brawny limb Of the
law played oracle while both sides
poured forth the story.
Ii ended with the lady Of the
engaging personality getting back
her lace, a request 70 move along
TO the next town, and teachers
getting their money back-in the
neighborhood Of 500.
1t all came about when a label
was discovered setting forth that
the lace was the best manufac-
tured in the entire state Of New
Jersey.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-24

Teachers at the Brownsville
senior high school were placed in
the role Of pupils on recent af-
ternoon, according to a story GO
ing the rounds downtown. Their
study was lace. and their lesson
was well learned. so it il said.
II seems that a lady of uncertain
age, but very engaging per onality,
appeared at the school with some
real" Irish lace, the kind the wom-
en- in Leeds specialize in making.
She was in sore financial straits,
she said, and was willing to sacri-
flee her wares, in order I 4 she
might pay duty on the bulk of
her goods. held in a customs house
on the coast.
The price was right. and TIE
teachers really could use the lace
1t comes in handy in so many
ways, you know" They bought,
not just one or two OF them, but
practically the entire stsff-"real-
" il isn't just every day one can
pick up genuine Irish lace at such
prices, my dear"
Everyone was happy-the teach
ers had their bargain lace, and the
innocent victim OF the customs
laws was rapidly attaining her
goal. when HORRORS Some
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-24
AGED MANHIT
BY AUTODICES
Accident on Elizabeth
Street Last Night
Proves Fatal

Francisco Humado, aged employe
of Frank Rabb, was fatally injured
about 9 o'clock Monday night when
struck by an automobile driven by
Miss Amelia Campbell near Seventh
and Elizabeth streets. The injured
man died while being taken TO the
Mercy Hospital.
Miss Campbell was placed under
technical arrest, but witnesses Of the
accident completely exonerated her
from all blame. The car was being
driven at very moderate speed, and
the aged man stepped from the curb
directly in front Of the approaching
vehicle. The car was stopped within
a few feet from the place Of the ac-
cident.
The night was foggy and Miss
Campbell did not see Humado until
the car struck him. The aged mans
head was badly crushed from striking
the pavement and several bones were
broken. He was unconscious when
picked up. An ambulance was called
and the injured man died while on
the way 70 the hospital.
The victim Of the accident had re-
sided in Matamoros and Brownsville
all his life, and Miss Campbell had
known him since her early Rirlhood
days. He had been employed by a
number Of the older families OF the
city for over fifty years and had
been in the employ Of Frank Rabb a
number OF years. He is survived BY
one son. Juan Humado. employed on
the Kennedy ranch.
The aged man was quite lame and
walked with difficulty. II is be-
lieved he did not see the approaching
car and stepped from the curb d.
rectly in front Of ii.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-24
TEXAS WOMAN
FATALLYSHOT
F anily Trouble Blam-
ed AS Man Kills
Mother-In-Law

FRANKLIN, La, Jan. 24.-tP)-H.
f. Cloud, who last night shot his
mother-in-law. Mrs. Julia Berry, as
she was seated at the desk of the
Commercial hotel here, today was in
a state Of nervous collapse snd could
not be questioned by officers.
He entered the hotel lobby and in
the presence Of several witnesses,
showed the muzzle Of the gun almost
into the face OF Mrs. Berry and
pulled the trigger. She was instant
~ killed.
Cloud escaped but was captured
later in a room Of the hotel where
he had secluded himself.
rs the old lady dead ?" he in
quired. Informed that she was, be
said:
81 am very sorry l did It,"
Cloud is reported to have threaten
ed his mother-in-law previously il
the belief that she was responsible
for his domestic troubles. Some
time ago Mrs. Cloud sued for divorce
but at the behest Of Mrs. Berry,
who did not look with favor uuon
divorces, the suit was not pushed.
Mrs. Cloud was MANAGER of the
hotel which was owned by her
mother. Cloud was a travelling sales
man. Mrs. Berry, reported TO be
wealthy. also owned a hotel at
Brennan. Texas, the family home.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-24
CAN GET DENS
MEETING HERE
State Convention May
Be In Brownsville,
Milton West Says

Browsnville can get the democratic
state convention, TO be held May p,
If IL can handle il.
This is the statement Of Milton
West of Brownsville, member Of the
democratic state executive commit
tee.
Dallas Is the only city that has
asked for the state convention so
far" Mr.. West said Monday. "and /
believe that Dallas will give way to
Brownsville If we want it." he said.
Persons with whom Mr.. West has
discussed the matter state that the
only question would be a building in
which TO hold the convention.
Democratic state conventions are
usually attended by some 1900 or
1000 persons. it is estimated, but this
year it is anticipated that, owing TO
the fact the national convention will
be held in Houston, that the state
convention will likely draw a larger
crowd than ever.
Mr.. West declared that II Browns
vile wants this convention he will
endeavor TO bring it here.
The matter has been referred TO
the Chamber Of Commerce and prob
ably will be considered by that body
Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. West. discussing the matter
further, said that IL Brownsville
could not get the May meeting, that
il might still be possible to get the
September convention, which can
vases the returns Of the July pri-
mary and makes up the democratic
ticket.
The May convention, according 70
men who have attended the gather
ings in past year. attracts anywhere
from 5000 TO as many as 10000 per-
sons, depending upon campaign inter
est. The opinion was expressed that
the May convention this year might
attract crowd too large for Browns
Vile to handle. owing to the interest
aroused by the coming OF the ma
tional convention to Houston.
The May convention names dele
gates TO the national convention.
The September convention may at
tract anywhere from 1000 70 5000 per
sons. and il is believed that conven-
tion could be handled by Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-24
Furry Viewed On
Opposing Sides

HOUSTON. Tex, Jan. 24.-lPl-
Houston, prospective host t0 the
democratic national convention in
June, viewed the furry in the city
democratic executive committee
yesterday over the endorsement of
AL Smith of New York for president
and Governor Dan Moody as his
running mate with various emo
tions.
George Z. Woods, chairman ana
also city manager, asserted today
that presentation of the resolution
was inOpportune and that It's adop-
tion or rejection by the committee
would have meant nothing more
than similar action BY any other
five men.
James Il. Bailey, Houston lawyer,
also q member Of the committee,
and father Of the resolution, insist
ed that IL had an important slant
and was intended 20 show the
country that this section of the
country was no longer q Ku Rlux
Klan stronghold"
IN this connection he pointed 10
what he said as 70 previous af-
filiation Of one member of the COM
mittee with the Khan.
1T has been widely circulated in
the East he said. that Houston
and Texas is honeycOmbed with
'kluxers' and I wanted il just as
widely known that Id is not"
The city democratic executive
committee, Mr.. Woods explained to-
day, Is clothed only with the power
70 attend the preliminaries, such as
designating polling places i'm city
elections but III is not charged with
the duty OF endorsing or rejecting
any policy or any person. The COM
mittee, he told The Associated
Press, never before has met 70 take
such action rs that contemplated by
Mr.. Bailey yesterday.