davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-10
The World and All
HE SAW BALL LIGHTNING
By Charles r. Driscoll

Here's a letter from Fort Wayne, Indiana, that is
even better than most Of the letters / have had about
ball lightning, and / have had some good ones. This
is from c. o. Miller, a lawyer. Ill quote the best Of
the letter:
"About fifteen years ago I spent the summer on
my grandfathers farm in whitley county, this state,
and on a beautiful day in June, about six o'clock in
the evening, a severe storm had started. About thirty
seconds after / had started to run towards the house,
there suddenly appeared before me, about twenty feet
away, a red ball Of fire, about the size and shape Of
an ordinary basket ball. The outer edge was light
pink or yellow in color, and the center a deep red. It
seemed to be suspended about two feet from the
ground. The BAN moved through the barn door. into
the barn. Il disappeared inside with a loud explosion.
Il have related this incident to people. especially
during severe storms, and my listeners usually have
turned away with sardonic smiles"
A good many Of those who have written to me about
ball lightning have mentioned the incredulity OF per-
sons to whom they have told the story Of their ex-
periences with this strange phenomenon. Several have
said that they have been afraid to repeat the story,
because they feared that no one would believe it, and
that they would gain regulations as liars.
Natural phenomena are often so strange that it is
difficult for anyone to believe true tales about them.
| have had more than ordinary experience with lorna
does myself, and I know that / have had to quit telling
about them here in the east, where l now live, because
| found that my friends nearly always have thought /
was just lying netertainingly in order to make the com
pany feel jolly, whenever / have related certain true
tales of tornadoes.
My parents, with several Of my brothers and sis
tcrs lived on a farm in Butler county, Kansas, before
was born. a tornado swept across the county, doing
much damage TO my parents house. as we'll as to those
OF several or the n~eighbors. Mr. and Mrs. David Long
with their infant son, lived in a three-room house that
was lifted off its foundation and set down, nicely bal
anced on top of a rain-barrel. Neither the house nor
any Of its contents was harmed. and my father helped
to lower the house from its unseemly perch that
night. Believe it or not, there are fifty people living
in Kansas today who have personal knowledge Of that
incredible incident
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-10

Sports make a nation hardy. You build up a 10
Of resistance sitting on a cold step Of concrete.-Bel
Herald and Reveille.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-10

Once more, Colonel Lindbergh, although flying
alone, has carried a whole nation with him.-Chris-
Science Monitor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-10

Somehow. We can't help thinking Of him as Santa
C~lauS.-Dallas News.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-10
SOUTHERN

ses.s-wwNc AsheviITe-1ofo
5:45-Dinner Music
S.l5-Old Time Music
9:00-Bridge Lesson
475.9-WSB AtIanta-e3o
7:00-Seiberling Singers
S.Q0-Eveready Hour
9:00-Auction Bridge Games
243.s-WDoD chattanooaa-i2so
7:30-Classical Program
S:00-Studio Program
ss44-kTHS Hot sprlnas-7so
6.45-Farmer's Radio C~hautauqua
Classics
S.30-Bridge Lesson
340.7-WJAx JaeksonvIHe-eso
T:00-Orchestra
7:30-Bridge Lesson
10 :00-Orchestra
461.3-WHAS LouTsvIIIe-e5o
7:30-Studio Concert
S.00-Eveready Hour
9:00-Auction Bridge Games
5f6.9-WMc Memphis-5so
7:00-SeIberiing Singers
T:S0-Theatrical Talent
S:00-Eveready Hour
9:00-Auction Bridge Games
356.s-WSM Nashvile-s9o
7:3o-Dinner Concert
S:eO-Eveready Hour
S-0O-Auction Bridge
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-10
TEXAS DAILY PRESS LEAGUE

N"eas" Ao'ehdsing Representatives
Dallas, Texas, 512 Mercantile Bank Building. :
Chicago, Ill, Association Building.
Kansas City, No., Interstate Building.
New York, $50 Madison Avene.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-10
CITY LOANS
Monthly payment loans to buy. build. improve and
refinannee HOMES

Monthly payment loans to buy. build. improve and
refinannce HOMES
For each 100000 borrowed, You may pay back at the rate OF siaUo
pei month for 120 months.
For each 100000 borrowed, you may pay back at the rate Of elAiO
per month for 100 months.
For each 100000 borrowed, you may pay back at the rate Of s21OO
per month for 60 months.
Figure it out and see how little interest and "fees" YOU will have
to pay to liquidate your loan. When you have made the payments
IS above set out, that is all the payments you will be required to
make.
You DO NOT HAVE to pay any bonus 0 Agents commission 70
get the loan,
you DO NOT HAVE to pay for examination Of Abstract
YOU DO NOT HAVE to pay any inspection fee,
YOU DO NOT HAVE to pay for filing the papers,
YOU DO NOT HAVE to pay for any trimmings OF any kind.
You r. required to furnish an abstract OF title to your property
and supplemental abstract containing the instruments recorded Arm
making the loan.
Any amount borrowed is paid TO you without deductions, and you do
not have 70 join anything TO get the money IL you have the yecur.
it. Loans on so per cent basis.
j. s. FORD
Merchants National Bank Building
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-01-10
TUESDAY, JAN. 10
by The Associated Press1

Programs In Central Standard time.
All time ~ T.. M. unless otherwise in
dicated. Wave lengths on left Of call
letters. kilocycles on right
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-05
CAPITAL PREPARING
TO WELCOME FLYERS
Costes and Lebrix Expected to
Arrive in City Early
This Week.

WashinSt0n's aviation circles. both
governmental and civilian last night
we're preparing a reception for the two
French transatlantic airmeY CosteS
and Lebrix. who are due 10 arrive al
Boiling Field early this week from New
Orleans
Five Army planes from Boiling Field
will pick up the visiting flyers at print
about so miles south Of Washington and
escort them 10 their landing here
which will BE- the first between New
Orleans and the Capital A. the field.
the flyers will be welcomed by Score
tary Of State Kellogg. Secretary Of Wa:
Davis, the three assistant air" seCrr-
taries. F. Trubee Dawson. William p
MacCr@cken, lr,. and Edward ? War
ncr; the staff o; the French embassy
and civilian airmen.
The National Aeronautic ASSOCIATION
is arranging for dinner in the flyers
honor tho date OF which Will not be- set
until the airmen are consulted herr
Army and Navy airmen on duty here
also plan a tribute To the first aviators
10 negotiate fight from the mainland
Of Africa 10 the mainland Of South
America
During their brief v!si; here the
French flyers Will be presented 10 presi-
dent Coolidge
The airpiane will be stored III hang
ar az Boiling Field especially set aside
for the visitors by Mai Howard c Da-
wilson AZ the request of Mai Gen
James E Fcchet. chief OF the Air Corns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-05
WAR INSURANCE PAID
MONTHLY, SAYS HINES
Veterans Bureau Chief Explains
Failure TO Make Lump
Sum Settlement.

Br the Associated Press
The refusal of the Veterans Bureau TO
make a lurip-sum payment OF $4,000
on the insurance policy of the late
Maj Gen. George Bell, jr.. apparently
has caused uneasiness among a num-
oer o! war veterans who have no reason
10 be unea-y about their Government
insurance
Reassurinc such veterans in a state
nlent yesterday Director Hines said
that the adjudication Of the Bell case
has no bearing whatever upon the
Thousands of converted policies now
helc by veterans Throughout; the coun-
Try.
The circumstances arising in this
claim" he added. were peculiar to
this particular case in which the con-
TRACT OF the yearly. renewable term
insurance had matured hy reason of
permanent disability before Gen. Bells
death. and the case itself does not
constitute a precedent for settlement
OF converted insurance policies"
Director Hines said that al errone-
ouk impression had been created that
the Bureau mad "repudiated" psymeut
20 Gen Bells widow On the contrary.
he explained. Mrs Bel is receiving
monthly payments CT $3.50 on the
wartime term insurance IL effect at the
time Gen. Bel became permanently
and totally disabled
The widow o. the commander Of the
53d Division overseas is seeking q lump
sim payment. and Director Hines lis
making a personal effort 10 find ways
ard means whereby this legally can
o. cone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-05
Ola Jan Gibson 10 Sing

vsta jan GifbDou. roHceft singer viii
present. . number ~ mis- heieCtIons e. &
osn1s enc fsFs party ~ bt given by
ins Ts@sE ST. lets - washington 81 the
kG<&kPsit H0ss! 0E February 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-05
ALEXANDRIA CALLS
APRIL PRIMARY OFF
Withdrawal Of Opposition to Mayor
Smoot and Councilman Fam
non Cause.

special D5spatrh tn The Star.
ALEXANDRIA Va, February The
Democratic primary set for April ; To
name two members for the next term
Of the City Council has been called
off because Of the fact that the in
cumbents. Mayor William Albert Smoo:
and Thomas Fannon. are unoppoSed
The time limit for filing applications
expired Yesterday. and 1t wa&announccd
today that no new candidates had en-
tered the race
The general election will be held June
Il but II Is not thought that any one
will oppose the incumben's. The pres
ent term expires September !,
Mayor Smoot and Councilman Fan
non who have served on the council
six years. announced January ~ that
they would retire at the end Of their
present terms. but citizens argued
against IL nj m open meeting of the
City Council January -. and they de-
cided 10 re-cn'er the race for re-elec-
lion F. G. Goodnow and M 7. DWycr
withdrew after the announcement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-05
ATTORNEYS IN US.
SERVICE To MEET
Bill Providing for Increased
Pay viii Be Discussed
Tomorrow.

A mass meeting Of ali attorneys en-
Moved in the Federal Government serv-
ire will he held tomorrow night at &
o'clock IN the Interior Department
auditorium. Seventeenth and F streets.
- discuss the bill providing. among
ether things. for increased CompenSa-
ron 10 ATTORNEYS in the Federal service
The meeting viii be presided over by
MAJ Charles William Freeman. pTeSi-
cent Of the Federal Bar Association.
'n6er whose auspices the meeting is
heine held. The association has OK.
tended general invitation 10 all at
tArneys. whether members OF the aSSo-
clstion or not. 10 attend the meeting
Charles W. Nee6ham Of the Inter
STATE Commerce Commission Will ad-
dress the meeting and analyze the bill
~ detail and explain how il affects at
1o-neys now engaged in the Govern
rlent service. A representative will also
Re present from the Civil Service Com
mission 10 explain how the bill differs
from existing laws.
The officers OF the Federal Bar Asso-
citation. which maintains national head
quarters II this city are as follows
President. Charles William Freeman:
first vice president. George A Ward:
second vice president. David D Cald-
veil. third wee president. Ernest
Do7nin. secretary. Ralph 6 Cornell,
financial secretary. Henry 2 Alden:
executive council. Charles w Freeman
chairman. Henry F. Alden. r c Bag
carly David G. Cornell. j. Ernest
Downin Thomas J. Frailey. Benjamin
3 jenkins. Willis z. Monty. Pickens
Nesele. Charles w Needham. Edwin A.
Mess. Thomas G. Sherman. William
r Valance. George A. Ward, George
A Warren. James A. Wetmore
The association was organized num-
ber q years ago 10 advance the science
~ jurisprudence. promote the admin
lStratior OF Justice and uphold a high
professional standard for the Federal
judiciary ana attorneys representing
the Government of the United States
and 10 encourage cordial and friendly
relations among the members Of the
profession. The association was or
canize6 January ;. 1920
Willis z. Monty. financial secretary
of The association. is chairman Of the
committee arranging the details of the
meeting tomorrow night while Third
Vlce President j. Ernes; DoNnin is in
charge Of the membership extension
committee The meeting is expected TO
Ne the largest gathering of attorneys
employed in the Federal Government
ever hslo in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-05
|, C.. C. ACTION SCORED
BY VIRGINIA SESSION
Recent Coal Rate Decision Called
to Attention of Representa-
tives in Congress.

gy the Associated Press
RICHMOND. Va. February 4.-The
General Assembly Of Virginia To-Day
adon.ed a House resolution condemning
the Interstate Commerce Commission
in its recent decision in the Lake cargo
coal rate case and asking Virginia rep
resentatiees in Congress 10 take sun :.
ahie action" to prevent recurrence OF
such a decree.
The resolution was introduced by
Delegate Ashton Dovcli. House floor
leader, and was based on constitutional
arguments. Il set forth that the Con-
stituiion of the United States prohibits
tsrifI of trade between States and that
the interstate Commerce Commission
decision in this cas-" is IN fact re-
strictive :ariH on Virginia trade and
has considerably damaged the coal IN
dustry In the State.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-05
MEMORIAL SOUGHT
AS NEGRO TRIBUTE
Erection of Building Here
Urged to Mark Progress
of Race.

Erection OF a memorial building In
Washington, which would serve as
permanent monument 10 the achieve
ments OF the colored race Is proposed
by the National Memorial Association
with headquarters at 923 r street.
hearing was held Wednesday be-
fore the committee on public buildings
and grounds of the House of Repre-
Sentatives on bill introduced by Rep
rcSentative Taylor of Tennessee, which
would authorize the creation of COM
mission. set aside site. and appro-
pirate $4,000 to procure the site and
designs.
The funds for the building itself
would be raised BY public subscription
The proposed building would con-
tain hall of fame art and music
rooms. a library and an auditorium
seating 5000 persons. This building
would be designed according to Ferdi-
Hand E. Lee, president Of the associa-
ton. as fitting tribute TO the negros
achievements and an educational CEN
ter. The building as planned would be
" granite or marble and would require
lot $50 by 800 feet.
Great Progress Cited.
cepted that no other race has advanced
50 astonshinglv within period Of so
years rs the negro has done Approx
matelv one-tenth of the population of
the United States consists of coored
people. They have 500 educational in
stitutions above The high schools re-
cent art display in New York compris-
Ing models busts and paintings By 80
young men and women of our group
vas a fair demonstration of the capa-
bilities Of the younger element of the
race
We believe that II Congress would
approve this measure $4,000 900 of our
people would welcome the opportunity
TO subscribe TO the erection Of this build
ing in which the achievements OF the
negro may be placed before the world
for its inspection and information
las a general rule negroes have not
been and are not thought Of in America
when you speak in general terms OF
Americans unless they are specifically
pointed out This idea OF the insignifi-
canoe OF the negro. which is contrary 10
fact. is so deeply rooted in tie minds
Of most people that large ma jority OF
students get no impression that negroes
made any worthwhile contribution &c
American advancement.
Wants Distinctive Tribute.
This general forgetfulness has made
II necessary that those interested III
fair play 10 all citizens call attention
TO their good qualities and great contri-
buttons This situation. II seems 20 me
makes il an act OF simple justice 70
erect memorial as is proposed Gen
eral memorials do not make the aver
age American think o. negroes"
Besides Mr. Lee the officials OF the
association are as follows. Treasurer.
John r Hawkins; secretary. Samuel c
Smith: publicity director. Martin r
Powell. vice presidents, MIS-. julia
West Hamilton OF Washington. Robert
Lee Brokenburr OF Indiana. Robert r
Notion o. Alabama Miss Halle @
Brown OF Ohio Rev. l., K Williams OF
Illinois William c. Mathews OF Mas
sachusetis. Rev " II Jernagin OF
Washington. Mrs Mary NJ Bethune OF
Florida. Rev J C Jackson of Connect
cut. Mrs Maggie l. Walker OF Virginia,
DR. J c Love Of North Carolina and
Mrs Nettie L. Napier os Tennessee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-05

/ believe indications point to the con-
illusions of our sessions within the
scheduled six weeks"
DR.. Juan Vicente Ramirez, Paraguay
From present indications the sixth
Pan American conference promises 20
greatly surpass in achievement the re-
suits of the preceding conference at
Santiago. Chile, or OF any other PAN
American meeting. We are maxine
good progress and I have the greatest
laith in the present congress destiny III
the realization of progress and thc
strengthening Of the spirit OF Pam
Americanism which unitcs us all
Now At Critical Point.
Mariana Antezana Bolivia;
Results so far achieved have mah9
a very great impression on me-. II We
continue co-operatine as we have dur
ing the past several weeks l am CONT
dent that our hopes for genuine accom-
plishment will be realized"
Or. Ricardo Castro Beeche, Costa
Rica,
AT the present find ii imposslnie
TO make any predictions as TO m"
probable outcome of the conference.
I'VE are passing a critical point III our
deliberations and it would be untimtly
to voice any great hopes. WITHIN
several DAYS We ought to know wnethsr
or not we are on the road to acnieNt-
ment. The prevailing spirit OF CO.
operation and general eooo leeilnE
bodies we'll for the success OF the con-
ference"
Francesca Peynado. Dominican Re-
public ,.,, ,,,,,;
the conference has advanced further
! am unable to make any declaration
at present"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-05
juristic controversy and have no result

juristic controversy and have no result
whatever.
Now. of course. In codifying inter-
national law We can not attempt to
change fundamental principles. That
would be to wreck project before 1t
began, because the very purpose Is to
state what we understand to be funda-
mental principles. The fundamental
principles gives US the rights and duties
of States.
Must Reach Accord.
IF those principles are changed. VIC
change the rights and duties of States.
Ii States desire to change their rights
and duties in any respect, 1t Is neceS-
Sary for them 10 have negotiations as
To the details of a particular project.
The only success we can have Is to
come together in common accord. and
after consideration agree in statement
Of the principles that underlie all posi-
BILE applications
DR.. Maurtua. II understand him
correctly. said that these deClara lions
of rights and duties would be Magma
Charta for the Western Hemisphere
I agree: would like to see that Magma
Charta created for the Western Hem
isphere
III S"IlIIllilA lOi = NRhttIIIEIit Will IL
would be fundamental. comprehensive
not fragmentory and therefore NJ
possible DR.. Maurtua has taken the
declaration Of the American Institute
of International Law. which II formu-
lated in 1916. l congratulate him upon
that.
What is the American Institute of
International Law? 1t is an organiza-
ton representing the highest attain
ments of the American republics in
their learning and experience as eXem-
plified by their most eminent jurists.
This declaration was conceived and
formulated at a meeting of these
iGrists. You have only 10 read their
names 10 recognize what a symposium
Ii was Of expert ability"
Trademark Reform Urged.
Reform Of the existing inter-Amer-
ican trade mark convention is sought
BY the United States delegation IN pro-
posals submitted today 10 the Pan
American Conference. p sitive protcc-
ton tor trademark owners would be
afforded by adoption of a clause bind
ing contracting countries 10 assure TO
nationals Of the signatory states an ef-
fective protection against unfair compe-
tition prohibiting;
FirSt-All acts Of nature to create
with goods of a competitor
Second-FalSe allegations in the
course of trade of nature 10 discredit
the goods of a competitor.
In preamble of his delegations
.Henry P Fletcher Endorsed
a previous report on trade marks SUBJ
mitted by Felipe Espil of Argentina
The American proposals would elimi-
nate reference to formalities and con-
dtions required by the domestic law Of
each state. Establishment of sched-
ule of registration fees for trade marks
al American bureaus is proposed
Registration would be refused in cases
where trade marks lack distinctive de-
sign. have commonplace character. arc
contrary 10 morality or public order. or
duplicate insignia of fraternal orders. A
long list of such cases is added.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-05
Will Address County Grange

NFHf71a3 VFsffaE'N 10 TIE NFaF-
COLLEGE PARK. Md, February 1
An address by Q NJ Mile. Washing
ton. .. c. journalist and numbers bs
members OF the StQdent Grange of go
University Of Maryland will feature The
afternoon program at the quarterly
meeting Of Prince Georges Count,
Pomona Grange 10 b. held AZ the Uui-
serSity next Thursda" beginning ~,
10 30 am The afternoon session alIi
be open to the public The mornin.
will BE- given over 10 business end a
box luncheon. brought by visiting VA
irons. viii follow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-05
RAILROAD MAN KILLED
AS CAR LEAVES RAILS
Three Others injured in Accident
On Line in Jefferson
County. ". Va.
spaclsi Dsspst,n 20 Tue slsf

sp@ffsi btbsth 20 re ~1SF
NARTTREBURG. W. Va. February
<-Hinrod Wright 80 years old. Was
instantly killed near EaTdeane. IL JET
tsrsoh County. when 2 railroad gasoline
work car on which ne sas riding with
fse other men t1mpFc the rail- and
plunged down al en7bankment
Three % virgins companions we're
seriously injured sno we're brough' ~
a hospital here ~ the Others no
Tagged 3 passing train Those injured
seye Harmon E3qoycen W!lcur Weller
snc Alien P1l'z. al Of Jefferson County
The other nlen on the car we're not
injured.
The secidert occurred m ne main
lie o; ne Baltimore IL OhiD. ali u the
Faen on We car being section employees
81 the railroad Wr1gntE sk9l. 1aa
fractured anc ne suffered internal IN
5aries anen fne car turned oFeT on
up ~ rim The three 81 tne nosp.ta!
vii yecofey
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-05
MISS RICHARDS TO SPEAK.
Business Women 81 Hesf Talk gn
Monroe Doctrine

hle jane, Elchsros VIII ,spekk on
tne konTDf DDclfine Chlns snd fclesla
81 the EJsinees WDmfns FoIun. ~ ne
enbsGsy rom u fnt Willard fiof ~
morrow night - 4 capck
hrs Laura EsiEDOn* N3te ~ f. gft
sFnlatiYs Estnxgns - Illinois ~. zen
Ger VDcsI sslectlgus enc Mis- Mary &
Stevens End In Cfftfuce Y SeIeckflls
VII speaE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-05

Continued from First Pagcl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-05
ASK LIhDY TO STOP OFF.


PCE1 MFRS PIE FebrGary ~
--~N's TncnIsH T. kclsJH lG1sy caDje1
10 CL&Ilss & Iiac1er2h - bsnto
!pJnn9zr lnFj.sne nl;a ~ Asop ~ ~
Fp'f Myers a. i.> W. from ia arr
~ - iD5if fpf ~ Es.SJr eigh'y-
rr' D3Tfncay oFIeDtzt3oa FeoyJarg ~
port Myers - .rss ii5a : nouns ~
Flr from FasSnS Enc ~ fne fc3st4 ne
fssi primarily vDtiio t@ks ih ne home
Tsfc mp
!ne city Nh.cn s. lhf aga lps ei}'ot 5
"5nEg IsDn3f Haa srisnRfc efleIgJs~
1.D5. IL noncf ~ 0Ik birthday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-05

Meet Mr.. Oscar
|. Dodek who
h as reassoc;ated
himself U;;th the
Man S Store Gang
Cat 1905 Pa. Ave.).
O. scar w;11 B e
Pleased to see his
old friends a d
make ne,O ones
down here on the
Avenue.