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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-16
FACE GROUPS
HEAR DAVIS

Tnpreparedness, peace as
state OF mind, and the interna.
tional struggle over armament were
brought to the fore last might by
War. State, and Navy departnen tal
officials before 900 women, repre-.
senting national bodies. in conven-
ton here at the Hotel WashingIo
for the Third Conference on the
Cause and Cure ot War.
The head OF the international
Suffrage Alliance. Mrs. Carrie Chap-
man Gait, is general chairman OF
the conference committee.
Citing unpreparednes as the
greatest of dangers when war Is
provoked Secretary Of War DWIGHT
r. Davis gave that as the reason
FOR Americas heavy losses on the
battlefield.
We have always had to train orr
soldiers on the battlefield. he said,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-16
Judge Britt Opposed
BY North CarOlial1s


Nomination of James j Britt.
counsel of the prohibition unit, as
president of the North Carolina
Society Is expected To create con-
siderable excitement tonight at the
election az 240O Sixteenth ST ~ W.
Judge Britt Is q former Republi.
can represent tive from the state,
and was nominated BY g commit
tee 81 the society. headed by David
II Blair. Commission Of Internal
Revenue.
He is being opposed cnieIly Dy q
facfian confendirlg that North Caro-.
ina is 4 Democratic state, and that
) Democrat. therefore. should head
fIe organization. This faction IS
glpporfing for the office, Miles
Kitchen, son of the late Represen.
tative Claude Kitchen, Democratic
House leader OF past years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-16
Confederate Children
NJ Honor General Zee

The Children &c the C0nfed eTacy
will hold It's annual celebration come
mena0rating Gen. Robert p. Lees
birthday III Statuary Hall. At the
Capitol. Thursday afternoon II 4
o'clock.
Representative Woodbury. Of Virs
uir,ia. will sneak. and the C.cnfeder.
ats Veterans ana Daughters Of the
Confectionery viii attend
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-16
Kills His Wife Shoots
Self and Cuts Throat

ROANOKE RAPIDS III. o.. Ian
It's I'D Pierce, min worker WIS be-
lieved Is Be dying N local hos
pital today from selfinflicted gum
shot wounds after fatally shooting
his wife ID their home here last
night.
Pierce turned the gun On him
sell. blew OFF the lower part Of hDs
face and then slaeaed his throat
with razor
Physicians held little rope Tor hia
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-16
IoYAt LEGION RITES

The District of Columbia Com.
Ynandery Military Order of the
LOYAL Legion, will conduct APP
propriate exercises st the Lincoln
Memorial February rs Ii commend.
ration Of the one hundred and nine
tenth anniversary Of the birthday
~ Abraham Lincoln.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-16
FAMOUS PIANIST DIES

NAPLES. Jan. is. Constantine
pal,,nobo famous pianist and teach.
81 of Leon CavaIio. Is dead here at
the age Of 81.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-30
Federation Hears
Missionary Speak

The OF the Presbyterian
Auxiliary proved themselves very
pleasing hostesses Monday after
noon. when the other church socie-
tics OF the city were their guests at
the regular fifth Monday social
meeting OF the Churrh Federation.
An interesting program had been
arranged. with principal feature a
talk by Rev. S. +. Erickson, icission-
airy to Japan for the past twenty
three years. who Is now at home on
Afurlough. He spoke on the partic-
riar needs Of Japan as distinguished
from less progressive nations. and
the great advancement made by
missionary work there in the past
century. He also told a number Of
anecdotes illustrative Of the Japan
csc character and the advantages
and h~indrsnces offered to the work
er among them. In the course Of the
talk he sang n song In Japanese.
The program opened with a prayer
BY Rev. r. P. Day, pastor Of the
Presbyterian church. Miss Ethel De-
pew Henderson sang a solo. and Rev.
Erickson gave the benediction.
At the close Of the program the
visiting women were invited TO the
church parlors, where a social hour
was enjoyed, during which the host
esses served pumpkin pie, coffee
and cheese balls. Dainty favors in
the Halloween motif were placed
upon the plates. and vases of yell
low cosmos introduced a s~easonable
note in the floral decorations.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-30
Announce Hofheinz-
Chaplin Wedding

Coming al q surprise TO the many
friends OF the young couple. an
nouncement has just been made OF
the marriage Of Miss Frances Hof-
heinz and Staley n. Chaplin. which
occurred in Edinburg October Is.
The ceremony was performed hy
Rev. G.. S. kennard, pastor OF the
Baptist church there.
Mrs. Chaplin is the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. p. A Hofheinz. Mr..
Hofheinz is a prominent farmer Of
the Brownsville district. Mrs.
Chaplin has been ~bookkeeper at the
Texas Bank and Trust company for
the past two years. She has also
taken a prominent part in the a%ctivi-
ties OF the Business and Professional
Women's club work in Brownsville
and the Valley.
!. Mr.. Chaplin came here from In
~dianapolis. Ind, and represents the
Colonial Building and Loan COM
pany.
They are making their home tenn
porarily nj the Del Walt hotel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-30
Philippine Guest
COMMUNICATED

Mrs. r. g. Smith, who Is here
from the Philippines for visit
with her parents. Colonel and Mrs.
Charles McH. Ely, was the honoree
at a very pretty bridge party given
by Mrs. Clyde Massey at the Althea
tea room Monday afternoon. The
tea room was pleasingly decorated
with black and yellow, the seasons
c~olors. Little baskets with Hal
lowc'en designs were filled with
candy and placed on the tables, and
the same idea dominated the tally
cards and refreshments.
Guests at the affair were Mes
danes N. Worries. J. B. Edmonds.
Clyde Austin, Strong, Ralph Carver,
Vernon Shell. r. Rice. Carroll Rice.
W. Z. Hesner. Billy George. n. y.
FLYNN, and the guest Of honor. Mrs.
Smith. Prizes were won by Mrs.
heaner. high. and Mrs. Strong. sec
cnd. The honoree also received .
favor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-30

transformed into ! cluster Of stars
they began to attract attention. DR..
Harding says. "They occupy such a
prominent position in the sky that
many ancient peoples regulated their
calendars BY them. fixing the time Of
some OF their festivals in such q way
that they would always occur when
the Pleiades were in a certain posi-
tion In the sky I'd sunset.
"a festival regulated BY the Plei-
AIDES seems to have been one of
the most universal Of all customs.
We find among the records Of many
ancient nations traces Of n New
Years festival which was held when
the sleiades were on the meridian at
midnight. Since that happens in the
month Of November, it may be diff
cult at first to understand how this
festival could be associated with New
Years day; but the month OF No
vembcr j. near the beginning Of
spring in the southern hemisphere.
and probably the custom originated
south or the equator and was later
introduced into the northern hemi-
sphere.
Features OF the Festival
"The festival Of the Pleiades has
four peculiar features by which il
may be recognized. although the first
feature will not he as prominent
among the races Of the north. We
find that IL was (ll z New Years
festival; C2) that il began at sunset;
49, that IL continued for three days,
and fi) that ii va connected with
the memoir OF the dead.
"We of the twentieth century are
celebrating this anne pagan festival.
first observed BY the ancients years
ago and which was regulated BY the
midnight elimination Of the Pleiades.
In memory Of the dead. we. too. hold
a three-dEy festival. beginning on the
evening Of October ~. The last
evening in October is Halloween.
November | is All Saints Day, and
November . is All Souls Day.
Like the ancient festival OF the
Pleiades. our three-dav festival be-
gins in the evening. While HGllow-
cen Is not exactly a festival Of the
dead. as we observe il. IL Is the be-
ginning OF such n festival.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-30
Crack Passenger
Robbed By Negro

CHICAGO, Oct. 30.-tPi-Passen-
gers on the Michigan Central's West
ern Express. New York-C Chicago extra
fare train. were held up last night
by an armed negro who got aboard nj
Michigan City, Ind. and jumped as
the train was roaring toward Gary.
He fired one wild shot at n brake
~ who walked into the observation
car while the robbery was in prog
ress. With about $3.50 in cash which
he had taken from two passengers,
the negro ran TO the front platform
and leaped from the train, which was
making as miles an hour.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-30

or there was d good fishing ground
available and tho price ono must
pay for the privilege Of fishing. He
also wanted to know if Texas want
ed tourists and whether they were
welcomes
His letter was turned over 10 @.
c. Richardson. manager OF the
Brownsville chamber or commerce,
BY G.. w.. Dennett. Brownsville post
master.
Bixler also declared that he had
been spending the past few winters
in Florida but "since he had just
heard OF Texas" would like TO come
down and see what 10 looked like
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-30
DIR. A. VI. Harding

FAYETTEVILLE. Ark. Oct. 30.-If
the mythical hunter. Orion. had not
fallen in love with the seven nymphs
Of Diana and chased them through a
forest, the world might not indulge
now in the fun and frolic Of the an
nusl occasion, the night OF Oct. 81.
The origin Of that occasion. COM
monty called Halloween OF All Hal
lows Eve, is written in the sky and
Is based on a NEUROLOGICAL love az
fair Of years ago.
A study Of the origin Of Hallow-
cen has been made By DIR. "A. NJ.
Harding. professor Of mathematics
and astronomy at the University Of
Arkansas. The festival is connected
intimately with astronomy. and the
date Of its first celebration was oe-
termined BY the stars, DR.. Harding
says. although mythology furnishes
a part OF the story. Following is the
neurological basis Of Halloween, ac-
cording to Or. Harding:
Diana. in addition to her duties as
goddess or the moon. was goddess Of
hunting. Her interest in hunting led
to her being closely associated with
Orion. the son Of Neptune. who was
q ndnurOHle giant ana one Oh the
foremost hunters Of his time.
One day. Orion met seven Of
Diana's nymphs in a forest and pur-
sued them. As he was on the verge
Of o~ver:aking them, they called upon
the gods for assistance and were
transformed into seven white doves
which flew into the sky and were
then changed into seven bright stars
which now form the group called the
Pleiades.
The frequent meetings Of Orion
and Diana could not long escape the
notice az Apollo. god Of the sun, who
was jealous and who resolved 70 get
rid Of Orion. Meeting Diana in the
forest one day. Apollo suggested that
she, as a test OF her craftsmanship,
try to hit a small object that was
rising and falling in the waves Of
the sea. Diana accepted the chal-
lenge. but the mark at which she
aimed WIS the head Of her lover,
Orion, who was walking in the sea
with his head above the water. a gift
which had been bestowed upon him
by his father, Neptune, god Of the
sea.
The arrow hit its mark. and Orion
sank into the sea. Diana. grief
stricken. lifted his body from below
the waves and placed IL in the sky,
where the constellation, Orion. may
nov be seen in winter nights "chas-
ing" the Pleisdes across the sky.
"As soon as the Pleiades had been
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-30
Coming, Goings,
OfLocal People

Miss Bernice Lee, teacher In the
leeal schools spent the weekend in
Odem with relatives.
Miss velma Henricks has just re-
turned to her home after spending
seyral days as the guest Of Mrs. r.
A. Hofheinr.
Mrs. John Starck left Sunday for
Temple, where she will remain sew
ersl weeks for the benefit Of her
health, impaired since an attack Of
irfluenza some months ago. While
away she will also visit relatives in
Houston. !,
Mrs. Joe Bloomberg Of New York
Il hers with her mother, Mrs. Louis
Kowalski, Sr. Mrs. Bloomoerg spent
her girlhood here. This Is her first
visit home in several years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-30
Shipping Unripe
Fruit Protested
By Florida Men

LAKE WALES. Fla. Oct. S0.-Con-
WINGED that much grapefruit shipped
from the state has not been ripe
enough honestly to pass the state
maturity test, some rs from
the Ridge district mainly. but with
other parts Of Polk county repre-
scented. met here October "a and
adopted resolutions favoring steps
to stop such shipments.
There were strong expressions in
the meeting to the effect that some
inspectors were incompetent. were
being fooled by packing house man
ayers. or, perhaps. were even in col
fusion with hshippers.
A committee Of fs'e was named
TO consult with clearing house di-
rectors and urge the necessity for
immediate action that will prevent
the movement Of immature fruit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-30
HORSES
FOR2ORACES
Mid-Winter Fair To
Have Prizes To-
falling S3105

HARLINGEN. Oct. 3o.-Some 0.
the best running horses from all
parts Of Texas are being signed up
for the Valley Fair races, IL vas an
nounced here today BY John II.
Floore, manager. coincident with is
suance of the racing program, show
ing a total of S3,l05 in prizes for
the twenty races that will be run
during four days of the fair.
In the past the total amount OF
prizes has been much less. with the
racing covering more days that at
the present time.
"The racing is to be handled in
big circuit style this year, and We
are going TO have some high class
horses for the people of the Valley
and visitors from other sections
Mr.. Floore said. "The large pre-
miums, ranging as high as $3.50 in
the Valley Fair stake race, which
comes on the fourth day, Saturday,
Dec. /, assure us horses OF the class,
and we are preparing to handle the
largest crowds at the races which
the fair ever witnessed"
Mr.. Floore returned Monday from
Houston. where he signed some adj
ditional concessions. and made other
arrangements fo. rthe fair. lie said
that race horse men and other fol-
lowers of fairs are manifesting mucn
interest in the fair this year.
Se~venty-five horses have been
signed already. and a number OF 9TH
ers will probably be entered, bring
ing the total TO more than 100.
Mr.. Floore also announced the
signing Of another community booth,
from Sharyland. This Is the first
time that Sharyland has ever ex.
hibited at the fair. and that com.
munity Is entering with a determi-
nation to win the prize. Mr.. Floorc
was told.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-30
WILLING WORKERS

Members OF the Willing Workers
Of the Los F~resnos Methodist Sum
day school entertained members Of
the boys class on Friday evening at
the home of their teacher, Mrs. W.
L. Bowles. The time was ~enjoyably
spent in playing games Refresh
ments Of cookies and lemonade were
served to those present. Mrs. p. c.
Peterson is teacher Of the boys
class.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-30
NIGHT MUSIC SCHOOL

A night school on vocal music n
being sponsored BY members Of the
Church of Christ. the meetings be-
ing held on each Thursday and Fri
day night at s~eyen-thirty o'clock in
the new church building on Fifth
and Alamo streets at Los Fresnos.
Alvan Bost Of McAllen. formerly Of
Sherman, Texas. il directing the
classes which will continue for five
weeks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-30
Man Who Just
Heard Of Texas
Asks Information

Because he "krew OF no one else
20 write" George c. Bixler OF
Bolivar. Ohio. addressed n letter of
inquiry - the Brownsville post
MASTER to ascertain whether
Brownsville had tourist camps or
hotels in which tourists might stay
during the winter months.
Bixler also wanted 20 know wheth-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-30
Mrs. Wilson Hostess
Informal Party

Mrs. r. ID. Wilson, assisted by her
mother, Mrs. Hoffman, ente>ined
A number Of her friends with an in
formal party Saturday evening. The
home was decorated in the Hal
lowe'en spirit. with witches, owls.
and bats, and a profusion Of the
seasons c%olors, black and yellow.
Dancing and games were the order
az the evenings diversion. with re-
freshments served at late hour
Nv the h~ostesses.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-30
WURLITZER, HEAD OF
PIANO CONCERN, DIES

NEW YORK. Oct. 30.-P-Howard
L. e. wurlitzer, 81. Of Cincinnati,
former chairman Of the board Of the
Rudolph Wurlitzer company, piano
manufacturers, died early today nj
the Ritz Carlton hotel.
Mr.. Wurlitzer had been iii two
days with influenza.
He is survived by Mrs. Helen Bill
ings Wurlitzer. a daughter, Valeska,
and u son. Raymond
He retired recently from the
craftsmanship Of the board Of the
company which was founded by his
father.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-30
PROMOTION SOCIETY

Members Of the Catholic Ladies'
Promotion Society met on Friday
afternoon at the home or Mrs.
Frank kretz. A business meeting
was held and the remainder or the
time was spent in working on the
cross-stitch quilt which is being
made BY members Of the society. AT
the close Of the afternoon delicious
refreshments consisting OF nutbread
sandwiches, pumpkin pie with whip
ped cream. fig preserves and ice
tea were served to the eight mem
bers and two guests who we're pres
ent.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-30
ASSEMBLY PROGRAM

An entertaining assembly program
"as given in the high school audi
forum on Wednesday morning IT
the regular assembly hour. BY Mrs.
James Ward and the Misses Lippen-
cot Of San Benito. Interesting num-
bers were vocal duets, whistlinr
solos and piano selections.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-30

Mrs. vernon Shell is entertain
Ing with q bridge luncheon for
Mrs. c. X. Smith.
Miss Bernice Afford Is having a
Halloween party.
Wednesday Bridge Club meets
with Mira Thomas Sweeney.
Self Culture Club with Mrs. B.
L. Cole.
FL Jardin Friendly Club meets
Tith Mrs. John Martin.
Just-Sew Club will meet with
Mrs. s. Nj. Harvey.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-30
JUNIOR SOCIETY MEETS

Members Of the Epworth Junior
Society met on Friday evening with
William and Joseph Day for their
social meeting. A number OF inter-
esting games were directed by Mrs.
n. B. Day and Mrs. r. g. Richey. Re-
freshments Of cookies and punch
were served to the fifteen members
present.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-30
OLDsTER GETS HOLE-IN-oNE

CHICAGO. Oct. 30.5tP-ChicaTos
oldest active golfer. Cholett Cady
70 years old, has finally bagged his
h~ole-in-cne.
After years Of effort. he scored M
ace NJ the Oak Park Country club
and u came on the thirteenth hole.
us yards from the tee.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-30
LONG TRIP

SAN BENTTO. Oct. 3O.-MIs and
Mrs. o. =. Cause have returned from
a trip covering 1900 miles and ex-
tending across into Mexico. and
through West Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-30
LOS FRESNOS
PICNIC AT LAKE OLMITo

PICNIC AT LAKE OLMIT0
A number Of young people OF Los
r,esno. enjoyed q picnic on Lake
0imito on Friday evening. The
time was spent in q treasure hunt
~ IN roasting marshmallo~s. Those
participating in the event were;
Misses DALLAS Critchett. Louis Scar
H. Helen Tandy, Julia Bowles, En-
10 lane Gobar, and r. B. Edmond
en- Dale Barr. Bernard Gobar and
n. J. Tandy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-30
sorrAL. MEETING HELD

social meeting Of the Ladies
u;e.iorary Society was held at the
80 ~ Mrs. Grover Greer on
r..sdav afternoon. Devotional was
led by Mrs. S. z. Barr and the re-
mainder Of the time was spent So
nj Iv At the close Of the after
roon refreshments consisting OF
nnu;et.n salad. potato chips. sal
sizes and lemonade were served 70
NV ~sive members and the follow
.ns suests: Mrs. =. +. Gaylord OF
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-30
~CO-HOSTESS TO CLUB

Mrs, H. p. Day and Mrs. Dee
Zumwalt were joint hostesses to
members Of the Woman's Service
club at the home Of Mrs. )av on
Thursday afternoon. A short bus
mess session VS. held. The program
What Our Neighbors Are Think
ing-Mexico," followed. The roll
call was answered by giving an in
teresting fact about Mexico. The
first number was a piano selection.
la P%alora." by Mrs. James Drurev.
Mrs. Harry III. Nhipple read a pa
per. Geographical Sketch with
Principal Beauty Spots" A discus
sion on People and Government"
was led by Mrs. r. 4. Ivey. A piano
solo. Carmen" was given BY Mrs.
Y. q. Richey and Mrs. J. "A. White
concluded the program BY a talk On
Mexican Art and Literature A
Mexican pot-luck lunch was served
at the close Of the afternoon.
PERSONALS
Miss Mildred Raulston IL Browns
VILE spent aturday night visiting
with Miss Myrtle Moore. ard was
q guest Of her aunt. Mrs. CIeave
Dunlap on Sunday.
Miss Anneta Schneider mas return
ed to the home Of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. W. Schneider. afteh
spending several days visiting in
San Antonio.
Glenn Miller left Tuesday for
Guthrie. Okla. where he will ioin
bis parents who formerly resided in
Dover. Arkansas.
". W. Moses and son. Ionic. re-
turned Tuesday from Russellville.
ARK, where they have been looking
after business interests. Mrs. Raw
Moses and three small sons turn
ed with them.
Rev. and Mrs. II. p. Day and sons.
Joseph and William. are attending
the West Texas conference in San
Antonio.
Mr.. and Mrs. " z. Bigelow and
children OF Biglow. Ark. arrived on
Friday 70 make their home on the
Los Fresnos tract.
Miss Marguerite Lupton had as
her guest Wednesday and Thursday
Miss Louise Lippencot cf San Be
nito.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-30
NMJGMioned
Bessie

The woman who sIumps on certain
days az every month has not kept
abreast OF the times. Midol has mad
painful periods a thing Of the past
for thousands Of womenl
Midol Is not a narcotic. IL does
not interfere with the natural and
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But il stops the pain. II eases the
organs affected in five to seven min
utes- Furthermore. the woman who
anticipates her time and takes a tiny
tablet OF Midol beforehand will cx-
perience no pain at all.
Try to realize Midol does really
end all suffering. even discomfort. no
matter how hard a time you've al
ways had. AT drugstores, in trim
aluminium case for fifty cents.