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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-01-18

n some cases q half pound Of lean
meat may be used without harm Is
the physical exercise is quite vigor-
Gus.
Il there is q strong ethical objec.
ton to the use Of flesh foods, nut!
or whole grains may be substituted
by those with strong digestive
powers. Nevertheless, have found
that the most satisfactory results
may be expected if the easily digest.
iblc flesh foods are depended upon
to furnish the proteins, leaving more
vital energy for other functional
needs.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Question: NJ. A. A. asks: Twill
you please tell me If there is any
way to fatten the neck without fat
tcning the rest Of my body?"
Answer: The muscles OF the
neck may be enlarged through exer-
else. A fat neck is not desirable,
but a strong, graceful neck can be
developed through certain tensing
and other exercises which bring the
neck muscles into more active use.
An excellent exercise for develop.
ing the muscles Of the neck is: Place
, pillow against the wall and, stand.
ing about two feet from the wall,
lean over and press your face into
the pillow, tensing the neck muscles
while thus supporting some OF your
weight. Move the head slowly. in
all directions, at the same time
, pushing as If you were trying to
! push the pillow into the wall. Turn
with the back to the wall, and by
pressing with the back Of the head
| YOU can tense the muscles in the
back Of the neck.
Question: Mary w. writes: "The
other day l read a recipe that called
for tous-les-mois. Will you kindly
tell me what this is?"
Answer: Tous-les-mois closely
resembles arrowroot. It is . starch
obtained from the roots Of various
species Of Gamma, especially tn
achira or Gamma edulis Of Yves
India and tropical America. It j
used in the preparation Of dessert
such as blanc-manges, etc.
i Question: KY. 4. writes: =
would be glad to know if psoriasi
. can be really cured. What shoul'
, / eat. and what shouldn't II"
Answer: Psoriasis is easily cure
: through living on the proper diet
/ have written several special article
4 on this subject and will be glad t
: send them to you If you send m
{ your name and address.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-01-18

Fine motto: Live so you can pass any grc'
Gerry store in town.
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At the Movies
CAPITOL THEATRE

"Orc Increasing Purpose" one Of
the most talked.of books Of the
year, has been brought to the screen
BY Fox Films and will be shown at
the Capitol theatre for today, Wed
uesday and Thursday.
This screen version Of the book by
A. S. NJ. Hutchinson is SAID to exceed
IN dramatic values and presentation
the Fox production Of IF Winter
Comes" Mr.. Hutchinson's other
novel which proved such sensation
q few years ago.
Edmund Lowe is cast Is the lead
ing man, Sim Paris. around whom
the story revolves. He is supported
by q particularly well chosen cast
Of all-star performers.
Harry Beaumont. director Of
"Sandy," has caught the spirit OF
the book and in bringing the
characters to the screen seems but
to make them walk out Of the pages
across the silver sheet.
The Photographic effects are won
derful, al Of the exteriors having
been made on the original locations
in England, where the compan!
spent several months.
| ELTINCE THEATRE
"Beau Sabreur," story Of tn
French Foreign Legion wit, Noal
| Berry, Evelyn Brent, Gary Coope
and William P. we'll featured, show
1t the Eltinge for the last times ia
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-01-18

DR.. Mccoy will gladly answer
personal questions on health and
diet, addressed to him. care q
the Tribune.
Enclose Z stamped addressed
envelope for reply.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-01-18

exercises may with safety use -
much protein in one day - that
contained in two eggs and about
q quarter Of pound Of lean meat.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-01-18

NEXT: Faiths despair.
Copyright, 1928, NEA Service, lnc.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-23
PERSONALS
MISSION

Tie Civic League met Monday at
noon at the Mission hotel where a
luncheon was served. Mrs. 7. B.
Sammons presided in her usual gra-
cious manner. and Professor Russell
Shrader of the junior high school
faculty gave an address on the wild
flowers of the Valley, the topic I'M
der discussion for the day. /,
Mrs. Frederick Sheldon followed
Mr.. Shrader on the program and
gave an interesting talk on the many
wild flowers she had found in the
vicinity of her home west of Mis-
sion. Mrs. S. L. Harper gave a re-
port on the Little Theater move
ment in the Valley and told Of its
gradual growth. Mrs. Hal II. Hal
stead reported on the new %consti-
tuition for the proposed City Fedora
ton Of Clubs and a meeting has
been called for Saturday at 1880 p.
m. when this new document will be
acted upon.
Mrs. Percy Herman Of McAllen,
Mrs. Jacobs of Oklahoma City, and
Mrs. Frederick Sheldon and Mrs.
S. L. Harper Of this city were
guests.
A number of friends of W. VI.
Dooley joined his children in plan
ming n surprise for him on his
fifty-third birthday Monday evening.
The guests brought refreshments.
-Four tables of players enjoyed az"
after the serving of the refresh
ments. Those present were Messrs.
and Mesdames j. W. Albertson.
Fred Landry. Ray Landry. +. W.
Dooley. 0lwyn Dooley. S. r. Thomp-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-23

hour Cake and hot chocolate was
served. The invited guests were:
Misses Iona and Iva Crouch of San
Benito, Hazel Wilson, Lois Wilson,
Nell Sprouse, Elizabeth Rayel, Louise
Galyear, Emma Galyean, Shirley
knight. Lois Blundell. Mazele Ends
ley and Dick Moran. Passey knight.
Arthur Sprouse, Travis Stating,
Ernest Oales, Ralph Livingstone,
Eugene Reagan, Wilson Crouch.
Claude Day, Harley Blundelf and
Leonard Brazzel.
Mrs. w. r. Wilson entertained a
number Of guests Friday afternoon
at her home. A program with songs
and ~redaings was given, after which
refreshments Of cake and chocolate
were served.
The guests present were: Mes
danes B. N. King. w. z. Butler. u.
ID. Wilson. l.. ID. Austen. G. A. Cal
yean. B. G. Sailing. Beats. Hugh
Duelberg, d. w. Cakes. Irwin Wood,
Madison Wood. George Cakes. r. L.
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Smith. J. p. Hargrove, Lee Wood and
Johnny Landphier.

Smith. J. p. Hargrove, Lee Wood and
Johnny Landphier.
PERSONALS
r. M. Sprouse returned to his home
rca- Beeville Saturday, after o
Months visit here with his son, ]. r.
Sprouse and family.
Mrs. Robert Cakes and children.
Dorothy and Robert Jr., were guests
Saturday Of Mrs. Cakes parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Galyean.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. B. Bovine were
all-day guests Sunday Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Lanier at the teacher
age.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. C.. Jones and
children left Wednesday for their
former home in north Texas.
Mrs. B. c. Sailing. Mrs. NJ. e.
Bovine and Mrs. S. p. Nelson at
tended n club meeting in Lyford
Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. c. N. Rayel and little daugh-
ter returned last week from Cuero,
where they have been visiting Mrs.
Rayel's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harri-
man.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-23
HOW TO FIGHT
EXCESS a

There are hard ways, like starvation,
but fewer and fewer employ them. There
IS a pleasant way. modern and scientific
which combats the cause. A vast numbcI
OF people now use it. And the slender
figures now seen everywhere are largely
due to that.
That method is embodied in Marmola
prescription table, : People have used
them for 20 years millions of boxes OF
them And everybody, in almost every
circle. sees the change. New beauty, new
health, new vitality.
Each box Of Marmola contains the
formula, also the scientific reasons for
results. So users have no fear of harm.
Learn tire facts about Marmola, because
Of the good it has done. Ask your drug.
gist-now-for 81 box with the book.
Then decide.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-23
Relative of Kaiser
Attacks Page; Held

BERLIN, Feb. 23.-tRJ-Alexander
Subkoff, brother-in-law Of the for
mer German emperor. was arrested
early this morning at the Casanova
Cafe. The youthful husband of
Princess Victoria Schaumberg-Lippe
was charged with having knocked a
page boy senseless.
Subkoff was taken to the police
station in a taxicab and released aft
err his name and address had been re-
corded.
The page boy said Subkoff de-
sired to talk in private with another
guest at the cafe in the alcove
where the page Roy was stationed
and ordered him to 20 away. The
page boy said he replied that he
must remain on duty. Thereupon
Snbkoff il alleged to have knocked
him down and kicked him.
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son. Bell Splawn and Miss Wilma
Burke.
PERSONALS
Mrs. Roburn and little daughter.
Helen May, are here from Albert
Lee, Mimi, visiting at the Geo. Han
SON home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Blood and
father came from Douglas, Kan, TO
visit at the L. n. Blood home here.
Mrs. James Whigham returned
Sunday from her visit at Flatte. In
the northern part Of the state.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Sayler of Mis-
souri, are visiting at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Madison In
Sharyland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Moody Of Mer-
cedes spent Sunday az the home OF
Mrs. Moody's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Willard Ferguson. north Of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Brooks left
Tuesdar evening for San Antonio to
remain for some time.
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Valley Society
MISS BARBARA PAYNE. Editor Phone'7

man and Mrs. +. B. Templeton Of
Dallas.
The three latter guests spent that
evening At the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Shary at S~haryland where they
we're guests at dinner.
MRS. GEORGE ENTERTAINS
Several out-of-town guests and a
few Brownsville friends were enter
tanned at the home of Mrs. Lula
George Wednesday afternoon when
she complimented the members OF
the Wednesday Bridge club at her
home on the highway. Sweet peas
were the colorfui decoration for the
card rooms.
Mrs. w. 4. Jennings made the high
club score, Mrs. Is. NJ. Works fol-
lowed with second high, and Mrs.
G. s. Fremont received a guest tro-
ply. Club guests were Mesdames
j. L. Rentfro. Milton Wentz, G. ).
Fremont, Russell Mcchesney, ard
Mrs. Kirk, mother Of Mrs. Maurice
Brulay, Mrs. D. G. Hunter of John
SON City. Tenn. who has been a
guest of Mrs. Thomas H. Sweeney,
and Mrs. W. r. Narmore of Fort
Worth who is here visiting Mrs.
A. d. Dickinson, Jr.
The next hostess will be Mrs. X. c.
Morris at her home Wednesday.
PERSONALS
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Brulay left
Wednesday afternoon for San An
tonic where they will visit for sew
eral days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burt Hinkley, Sr.,
Mrs. Hinkley, Jr., and her two chill
dren, Stanton Ward and Rose Mari
lyn, are expected to arrive IN
Brownsville tonight after visiting IN
San Antonio the past four days.
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SAN BENITO
MRS. GILBERT HONORED

MhS. NlLDEhl ho~'oN1D
Mrs. Charlie Gilbert, a recent
bride, was honor guest at a social
event with Mrs. Melvin Gilbert as
hostess at the home of Mrs. ]. w.
Hafner on Saturday afternoon.
Clusters of pin roses and @ftgonia
plants were used in adorn5Eg the
home. Bridal colors of pink n
white were noted on the score pads,
favors and t~allies.
Mrs. Guy Cornett received a high
score trophy and the low score gift
was given to Mrs. Claude Rainey.
Mrs. Herbert Buesing was presented
the cut prize and Mrs. Gilbert was
given a gift from the hostess.
A luncheon was served to guests
for the afternoon: Mesdames Claude
Rainey. I. r. Gilbert, Fred Wede-
gartner, J. A. Goolsby. j. z. Bell, Lee
Mayfield, DIETRICH, Irwin White, J. t.
Wilcox. W. B. Hinkly, Guy Cornett,
Herbert Buesing, C. L. Miner. ]. L.
Landrum, W. c. Barmore. J.. H.
Koontz. Ray Smith, Fred Thomas. F.
B. Sublett and the honor guests.
MIS. 81. AHHa nay 1Aa
of Harrington were married Satur-
day evening at 8 o'clock at the home
of Rev. jefferson Davis. pastor OF
thu First Baptist church in San Be-
nito. The pastor read the marriage
ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn will
make their home in Harlingen at
ll3 East Monroe street.
PERSONALS
Mr.. and Mrs. George Winsor OF
Houston are now in San Benito Wis
ting friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Johnston Of Fort
Worth are in San Benito visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Price and Mr..
and Mrs. j. w. Price for a few
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Fitch of Court
land. N. Y, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
S. Paul Cowgirl for a few days. Mr..
and Mrs. Fitch usually spend their
winters in Cuba and both are child
hood acquaintance of Mrs. Cowgirl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kent $. Manning and
daughter, Eleanore, have returned
from San Antonio.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-23
SEBASTIAN
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY

Benny Gross, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
R.. A. Gross. celebrated his fifteenth
birthday Saturday evening by invit-
ing n number of his young friends
and schoolmates to his home On East
Seventh street, where music and
gamess were enjoyed until a late
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-23
Babe Ruth Is Worlds
Busiest AUTOGRAPHED

NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-(P1-Babe
Ruth is on his way to becoming the
worlds busiest photographer. And
he doesn't use a secretary.
Eyes. ! keep busy writing my name
and the biggest Job this winter came
from Minneapolis on e batch OF
seventeen dozen b~aseballs." he said,
1.-THE fellow who sent them to me
Is in anti-tuberculosis work out
there. | a across him on a barn
storming trip. Ltold him I'd be glad
to help so he sent along the 20i
b~aseballs."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-23
ARMOUR WIDOW DIES

NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-CP-Mrs
Jane Livingston Armour, widow Of
the late Herman Ossian Armour Of
Chicago and New York, died Of pneu-
monia at her home last night. She
was 81 years old. Mr.. Armour was a
partner in the packing firm OF Ar
mour & Co, from the time Ii was
founded until he died in 1901.
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LOCAL WOMEN HoNoRED

A charming hostess to a number
of Brownsville women was Mrs.
Frank Strickland Of Mission when
she entertained with q bridge lun-
cheon Tuesday at the Casa del
Palmas in McAllen. The tea room
and grill were attractively decorated
in symbols and colors of George
Washington's birthday. Mrs. Jesse
bennett won the card prize.
Invited guests from Brownsville
were Mesdames Z. X. Goodrich, J.. X.
Wells, r. B. Creager. Jesse bennett,
". c. Craig, Lena More, w. Z. Nc
Davitt, B. L. Cain, Blanche Loew,
George White, volney W. Taylor,
G.. C. Richardson, William West,
w. B. Clint, John Gregg and her two
guests, Mrs. Read Markham of Sher-
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LEYTON, Eng.-Frederick Manton
directed in his will that there be
no music at his funeral.
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FRIDAY CALENDAR

Shurca Federation will meet at
the Baptist church at 3 p. m.
Friday Bridge club meets at the
home OF Mrs. Russell McChesney at
3 y. m.
FL JaTdin Lyceum. patriotic pro-
gram Ct the school house beginning
at 1880 p. m.
GUESTS ENTERTAINED
Several informal courtesies have
been extended some groups OF guests
whiting in Brownsville during the
week, among those being entertained
are Mrs. Read Markham Of Sherman
and Mrs. +. B. Templeton of Dallas
who are visiting Mrs. John Gregg.
A guest Of Mrs. A. u. Dickinson, Jr.
Mrs. W. r. Narmore OF Fort Worth
has also been a guest at a number Of
parties and dinners. Mrs. j. b. Cas-
sidy Of Pittsburgh, Pa, and Miss
Ann Irwin of New Port, Pa, sisters
CT Mrs. Charles McH. Ely are visit
ing here and have been entertained
many times at informal functions.
Guests of Hrs. Thomas II. Sweeney
who returned to their home Wednes-
day evening were also pleasant
guests at many parties during the
past week. They were Mrs. d. G.
Hunter of Johnson City, Tenn, and
Miss Helen Dixon Of Elisabsthton,
Tenn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-23
THEIR O O

CHICAGO.-It took two detectives
a few hours to trace and arrest four
men who had stolen a $4,000 ship
ment Of cheese.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-23

GIVES LIFE FOR CENT

CHICAGo.-Tony Cardini ran AZ
ter a penny that rolled off his news
stand and was killed by an auto
mobile.
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son, Bell Splawn and Miss Wilma
Burke.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-02-23
WAR ID MATING

LONDON.-During the year just
closed $500 war widows have remar-
ried and been stricken from the PEN
sion lists.
Evening star., 1928-03-16


1t was arranged that he receive a SAL
airy OF 100 pounds month and should
go TO America to buy a machine.
"A few weeks ago there was little
dispute. the naval officer who acted as
Elsie's organizer wishing 10 accompany
the pair, but he eventually withdrew.
Apart from the necessity of secrecy
due to possible family intervention, a
second reason for secrecy also devel-
oped. The friend was quoted as say
ing. The agent in America with whom
negotiations were conducted decided
that. from publicity point of view. II
would be better TO spring surprise
upon the public and this was agreed
upon. although not by Elsie. who was
not concerned much about it,
Realized Great Risk.
The Express also quoted All expert
aviator friend of Capt. HinchlitIe. who
was aware of the plans. as declaring the
machine and instruments were perfect
In every respect and not a single thing
was overlooked Hinchliffe, however,
was stated TO have realized the risk
of Ice or snow forcing the machine
down. THAT Is the one Snag." he
said. "and there Is no data available
about 1t. ] shall just have To plod on. -
The father and mother OF Capt.
HInchliffe, i'll Liverpool are huoyed up In
their hopes for his safety by dream
Brooding over her sons flight, the
mother said she had vision in which
he few low over the ocean. A huge
white cloud--interpreted as good
omen~~~confronted him and he went TO
the left. the direction which the cloud
seemed to indicate
The father dreamed that his son
reached America with woman as a
companion
The mother remarked that IL was
strange that her son began his flight on
the thirteenth
"All hts life" she said, "he had
avoided the number 49,"
Evening star., 1928-03-16
|.|NDbERGH PARTY
FLIES TO NEW YORK
Colonel Is Accompanied by
Four Guests on Hop \
From Capital.

By the Associated PTsss.
CURTISS FIELD, N. Y. March 10
Col. Charles A. Lindhergh landed here
last night and left immediately in an
automobile for New York City.
The Colonel, accompanied by MAJ.
Thomas G. Lanphier, J. r. Trippe. head
OF the Pan-American Always. and Col.
Henry c. Breckenridge, his counsel. few
from Washington and en- route made
stop at Baltimore.
The colonel TAXED his plane up {,
the entrance to its hangar. where tvt
friends waited in an automobile. 81
turned the plane over 10 the mechanic
and with his companions entered th4
automobile and drove away before ans
other persons at the field were aware
Of his arrival.
Before leaving Washington he sent
invitations 10 the members Of both the
House and the Senate 10 90 for rides
with him March 20. II and 80. when
he plans 10 make a number Of flights.
Col. Charles A, iindbergh. sctoRl-
panied by Maj. Thomas G. I.anphier.
commander of the first pursuit group sc
SelIrldge Field. Mich: j. T. Trippe OF
New York. president Of the PAN Amer
lean AirwayS: Henry Breckinr.dSc his
attorney, and Col John Hanib.ston,
Baltimore aercnauticai leader. left gol.-
ing Field yesterday afternoon shortly
after o'clock III Ryan broGgham
monoplane,
Prior IL the departure. Gel LindherSh.
william +. MacCracken. lr.. assistant
Secretary OF Commerce for AerpnautiyS:
Mr., Trtppe and William II. Mav>. CHIEF
engineer Of the Ford Motor Co, paid
brief visit on Postmaster General New,
which was described as being in the ma
ture OF an informal conference on FL
ture afr transportation III Latin An,srt-
can countries, Mr.. Trippe'S colnpanv.
operators Of l-paSSen nger~ EXPRESS
service between Key West and Havana,
now Is engaged III a survey OF pyo-
posed air route from Key West 70 pana-
ma. Col. Lindeergh, it was said. Is will
mg 10 give the department the benefsg
or MS experiences and observations re-
SulAng from his recent Latia American
tour.
laaSmuch AS the department. is NOT
Vet contemplating the granting cf am
air mail Contract to Latin America
principally because Of the hack NJ ap-
preparations, nothing leading toward
Immediate action With respect ~ an
air mail route to the Canal MAS dis
euSsed. It was asserted
Al about the same time CNoi Lind
hergh departed from Washington, les
ter j, henderShot, inventor of "fuel-
less mosnr" With which the former has
been reported Identified, lett Emergency
Hospital, after undetea.rg treatment fcg
an electrical Sheck which he received
while demonstrating his engine, tte
was accompanied ey T. Rarr Feat N
pittsburgh. financial hacker ~ the up~
drrtaking, and both checked cNt AZ
the lee House last night
They left no forwarding address eUe
II Was Thought Mt the hospital they had
returned to rtstseurgh
Col tindeergh viii return to this
city Tuesday morning and will spend
at least thve DAYS here, On ISseSdaN
ana "Wednesday AFTERNOONS he will carry
thoSe Senators and Representations
Who reSlsAad 10 his initiation, eNtended
Yesterday, to make flights With him
over the city, and the entire day NJ
March ~ likewise viii he ~ devoted
Evening star., 1928-03-16
.EAST'S RAIL HEADS
DISCUSS MERGERS
Loree Expected to Abandon
Fifth System Idea at
Conference Today.

by the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March 16.--Executives
of the great Eastern railroads went into
conference here today ostensibly to
formulate plans for new trunk line
merger. l.. F. Loree. head Of the Della
ware & Hudson. and sponsor of a fifth
trunk line plan over which previous
conferences are believed to have ended
In disagreement. was present.
The conference. closely guarded was
held in the private offices of w. W.
Atterbury, president of the Pennsylvania
lines. who with Elisha Lee, vice presi-
dent, represented the Pennsylvania in
terests. O p. and M. j. Van Sweringcn
and G. II. Ingralls appeared for the
Nickle Plate. Daniel Willard and
George Shrivcr represented the Balti-
more & Ohio, Patrick Crowley the
New York Central and John j. Bcrnet
the Erie.
The presence Of MIR. Lorce. concern
ing whose attendance there had been
some doubt because of his illness, pro-
vided foundation for the belief that
some definite announcement of an
agreement would be Forthcoming. al
though 1t was expected not before aft
ternoon.
While Mr.. Loree controls the Wabash,
key road of virtually any Eastern
merger plan, reports were current he
would abandon his proposal for fifth
trunk line system. thus enabling the
executives TO agree upon plant suit
able for presentation to the Interstate
Commerce Commission. Under such
circumstances. 1t is believed. Mr.. Loree
would become chairman of the Nickel
Plate.
At noon the executives still were In
closed session and no announcements
were forthcoming from the conference.
1t was expected they would adjourn for
luncheon and resume their delibera.
tions in the afternoon.
Evening star., 1928-03-16
COOLIDGE HOLDS PORTO RICO
UNFIT FOR AUTONOMY NOW
Has Enjoyed More Advantage Than Any
Territory, He Says in Citing Improve
ment Over 3O-Year Period.

my part. to discourage any reasonable
aspiration of the people of Porto Rico.
The island has so improved and its
people have SO progressed in the last
generation as to justify high hopes for
the future, but 1t certainly is not un-
reasonable to ask that those who speak
for Porto Rico limit their petitions TO
those things which may be granted
without denial of such hope. Nor is
1t unreasonable to suggest that the
people of Porto Rico. who are part
Of the people of the United States
will progress with the people of the
United States rather than be isolated
from the source from which they have
received practically their only hope OF
progress"