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Evening star., 1928-03-14
THE DAILY
HOROSCOPE
Thursday, March IS.

Astrologers read tomorrow as an un-
important day in planetary govern
ment, but nevertheless time to be
cautious.
There may be a tendency toward pes
simistic or respondent thoughts and for
that reason all ideas that are not hope
ful should be dispelled.
The mind should be flexible at this
period of the worlds progress, so that
it may bend to new ideas.
While many changes have taken
place in the last decade. the seers
prophesy even greater progress in the
next few years.
The pendulum OF thought is swing
ing backward far enough to mark what
was good in past customs OF social and
business life.
This year is to be marked by more
general travel than any year OF the
past, for much air transportation will
be sought. 1t Is forecast.
Gardens and gardening are to
occupy much attention in the United
States this year. when public lands
will be devoted TO experiments and
private landholders will attain fame by
Horticulture
New York comes under a sway at this
time which may cause great expendi-
lures of public money.
Persons whose birth date II Is may
expect travel and unusual changes
that should be fortunate.
Children born on that day may be
ambitious. but inclined to many
changes In plans or inclinations. They
probably will be talented.
fCopvrfght 1887
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The Sidewalks Of Washington
BY THORNTON FISHER.

"Not long ago." said my congressional
friend, "a small urban community in
my district elected new outfit of ad-
ministrators. For many years, one clique
controlled the town, and finally the
citizens decided TO try another brand
of officials from the mayor to the
poundkeeper.
well, the new executives had scarce
ly learned where to hang their hats
when one OF them. with positive
genius for research, began to look up
long g-since forgotten laws and town or
dinances enacted by the original set
tiers. His quest was successful. and a
month later .he common council voted
an appropriation for six additional cops
and engaged a sign painter
Several weeks later. the citizens
awakened to find the town adorned
with warnings and threats of prosecu-
ton for violation Of ordinances Of whose
existence no one was conscious. More
over. there were half a dozen new Of
ficers visible to enforce their observance.
Most of these ancient ordinances
we're so absurd that, within "a hours,
every resident would have been a vio-
lator, whether or not. One of them
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Maybe. Perhaps.

Years and years ago. before people
ever began talking about heredity.
heard my grandmother and grand
father talking about little boy who
lived In the valley beyond the ridge
where the olive trees grew.
Well. he might not be like his fam
ily. He might likely be different"
pleaded grandmother. evidently in
favor Of the miscreant's pardon for
some oHense against the order Of the
village.
Let be. let be. Little apples fall
close TO the tree. You cannot gather
grapes from thistles. The old cock
crows, the young one follows. You
can't make silk purse out of a sow's
ear Doesn't fish swim?"
Apples. cocks. sows. fish, what have
they TO do with a child? I say take
him out Of that place and send him
to the good priests and he viii be as
good as any"
Perhaps. maybe" said grandfather.
''but not likely"
Now. when everybody discusses the
problems Of heredity and environment,
when there is no mystery about the
science OF the mind that is not cam
vassed far and wide-although never
really penetrated-the old discussion
still goes on. Cocks and grapes. on
one hand: good homes and schools on
the other hand. Shall / adopt this
child2" Cant this boy be made TO
study the vioiin?' why does my
daughter run away?" With one child
born 70 lis we would have him made
over into pattern more suitable TO
our ideas. Can't Il be done?
Maybe. Perhaps ] think II can be
done If our ideas and the childs hered-
~ are IN harmony. II the lad has
music in him, then We can set the
environment 10 bring il out But II n,
Evening star., 1928-03-14


getic application Of obsolete ordinances
was meeting with unanimous opposi-
ton. A committee of citizens waited
upon the mayor and prevailed on him
To recommend that 80 per cent Of these
must nots" b erescinded pronto. Other
wise the Jail would not be large enough
to house offenders.
The committees efforts were re-
warded the signs were removed and
the extra police dismissed. II the
mayor had not agreed he would have
been voted out Of office along with his
subordinates by those, at least, who
were not languishing in the town
'hoosegow'
Like that town, the Nation Is suf-
fering from an epidemic of laws. This
reminds me-" continued our con-
gressional friend, 'of a man named
Richards. who was constantly running
afoul OF the law in business. He was
taken before a magistrate. who said.
What! Here again?' Yes. sir. your
honor replied Richards. I took my
collies out for a walk and Garry Kelly.
the cop. taps me on the shoulder and
says. That's agin the law" / says.
What is?" He says. "Havin' them dogs
on the street without muzzles." So /
was arrested. sold the dogs for $50
and bought SOW and five pigs. took
EN- home and built a pen In the back
yard. The next day Oficer O'Toole
drops In and says, "Keepin' hogs in
the back yard is agin the law" So
I was arrested again I sold the pigs
and bought horse and truck for gen.
eral hauling. On my way TO the very
first Job. Larry Burns stopped me and
said that hauling without license was
agin the law and once more I was
pinched. So I sold the outfit and en-
gagged in peddling Have you got a
permit?" says Jerry Brady. I says.
No" He says, You're pinched." Then
got job carrying baggage down TO
the station, when Officer Murphy grabs
me the first day and says. Have you
got a permit from the mayor?" So I
says. mo" and here am. your honor
THE magistrate looked at the viola
tor over his specs and laconically said.
Dismissed The average citizen is
.amenable TO the Law so long as his re-
spect for the Law is not abused by
creating a host of restrictions which
he would observe anyway without max
ing them mandatory"
y n
Next to receiving counterfeit coins,
there Is nothing quite equal TO finding
Evening star., 1928-03-14
Ways for Children to Be Helpful
BY LYDIA IL BARON WALKER.

buttons. 1t may have so many COM
panions. and play hide and seek
among them so long that time and
patience are both exhausted by the
time 1t is actually brought to light
If the button drawer is not to be the
most disorganized spot In the house.
hold. II must be made to yield to cer-
tain rules of order laid down In its
behalf. In the working out of these
the children may find pastime for
rainy day.
If you yourself despair Of having to
sort and string the buttons that are
present in number, perhaps there are
some small members Of the household
whose wee hands will so eagerly to
the task. II 1t is presented to them i'll
the right way Possibly the mother
thinks the game" in itself sufficient.
Or she may have collection OF color
full barley sugar. or gelatin candies.
one Of which is earned by every 10 or
20 buttons strung. There may be
sort Of contest between several chill
dren. If there is large enough sup
ply" Of buttons to warrant it.
There is a great temptation to pick
up the buttons and sift them through
the fingers. But this is not wise when
there are among them delicate pearl
buttons. or buttons with patterns in
color on them. These are damaged by
such treatment. And the fact that they
are is one Of the reasons why the but
tons should be sorted so as to be ac-
ceSsihle. Otherwise in rummaging
through the lot of them. some of the
finish. as we'll as the color. is easily
rubbed off Very fine buttons can be
ruined in this way.
If there are any cut steel buttons
among these III the drawer they should
be kept from contact with the others,
and wrapped IN tissue paper. preferably
black. for two reasons In the first
place. they have edges which will
scratch other buttons. and in the sec
ond place. they are likely to rust. and
should be protected from moisture.
Evening star., 1928-03-14
Scotch Cookies.

Cream one cupful of shortening and
add one cupful of brown sugar. Mix
we'll Add two we'll beaten eggs and
another cupful Of brown sugar. Sift
four cupfuls of -four and add one cup
ful at time. mixing well. With the
last cupful of -four sift one-half a tea
spoonful Of baking soda and one tea
spoonful Of cream of tartar. Add one
teaspoonful of vanilla and one cupful
of nut meats cut fine This mixture
will be very hard to mix. but 1t must
be kneaded into two loaves about 10
inches long and IL inches thick
Place the loaves in cold place and let
stand overnight. Slice down very thin
The secret of success with this recipe
is in slicing the cookies very thin. They
should bake fast in medium oven.
This amount makes about $50 cookies.
Evening star., 1928-03-14

hasn't any, how can all the talk and
all the punishment and rewarding i'm
aglnabie produce IL? The miracle Of
the loaves and fishes had at least FIVE
loaves and three small fishes TO begin
on and the Son of God to work on
them He could have accomplished the
miracle without them? He could, but
He didn't. He never broke a law.
have lived with children many
years, and II could speak authorita-
lively about anything concerning them
and I cannot-1 would be inclined
to say that the very best way to rear
a healthy. happy. successful child was
to give him that sort of grandparents
and parents and aunts and uncles and
all that goes to roofing fine old FAM
lily tree. And then give him the best
education and home training intelli-
gence and skill and money will pro-
cure
Education can bring out only what
Is in the child. 1t cannot add one
quality that Is absent-as far as my
observation and experience carry me.
If he was born tone deaf, don't try TO
teach him music: If he was born an
artisan, don't force him into a college
professors gown.
But there is this for our comfort.
All nornlal-minded children have
strengths, fine qualities. character quail
tiles that can be trained and educated
and brought to full power for the sue
cess Of the child. Almost all children
are born with the prospect Of success
There Is no reason why we cannot
search for the good that the child has
within MIN. But II cannot be imposed
from the outside. II comes from the
inside out.
fCopgright. 1921
Mr.. Pairt cill give personal attention to
INQUIRIES from parents or school teachers or
til" care and development Of children. Wrte
him IL care Of this paper Enclosing self.
adsresse1 stamped envelope for reply.
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Deviled Oysters.

Make cream sauce by melting one
tablespoonful of butter and blending
with 1t one tablespoonful OF -four.
When is bubbles well add slowly one
cupful Of cream and stir constantly
until the sauce Is thick. Have ready
one quart OF oysters that have been
drained and coarsely chopped Add
them to the white sauce with one tea
spoonful each of onion Juice, table
sauce. chopped celery leaves and par
sley and chopped hard-boiled egg.
Beat In one-half cupful of dry crumbs
and fill buttered ramekins with the
mixture. lay small Jumps of butter on
top Of the mounds, and bake until they
are a delicate brown. Serve hot.
Evening star., 1928-03-14

that one has been handed coin Of
another realm. Few experiences are 20
embarrassing 10 an honest person "a
having conductor or tradesman say
I'm sorry. but this coin Is no good"
There are, unfortunately. many un
scrupulous people who. having bee
"stuck' themselves. pass the "bucs
along to some other unsuspecting fe
low.
A local merchant says that h-
made 1t practice never 10 r1Sss =
foreign coin from customer. The noa-
session Of the patrons good will. ar
cording to this man, is more valuable
TO him. Even though the customer NAV
be innocent Of passing such coin, he
resents what he often considers an inn
plcation that he has done so deIin-
erately. Rather than imperil his patron
age, the merchant accepts the nonav
and when he has a sufficient sum ~.
changes IT. for United States crJrrency
II Is never passed across mis- counters
again.
The National Zoo is now entertain
ing new guest. It Is a hen imported
from Chile, and lays green eggs. Now
We know where colored Easter eggs
come from.
Some housekeeping residents Of Con-
necticut avenue are gossiptng about
the midnight rides of our police paul
Reveres, who patrol the avenue on mo-
tor cycles. They can be heard purs,l-
ing cars as early as 3 and am. We
know victim Of insomnia who pro-
tested that fire apparatus should BE-
stilled when the streets are deserted.
his argument being that with so few
cars on the road in the small hours the
chances of accident are negligible.
For that matter, We recall a certain
Atlantic crossing. The liner was south
Of the Grand Banks when IL en-
countered an enveloping fog. All night
Evening star., 1928-03-14
NANCY PAGE
Here Are Bath Mats. Take
Your Choice" Says Lois
a l. u
BY FLORENCE IA CAME.

Time was when bathroom rugs were
bits OF carpet discarded from the other
parts Of the house, or were braided or
crocheted affairs. But fashion and di-
versity have stepped into the bathroom,
or gone In there to be stepped upon!
When Lois was looking for furnish
ings for her new home she hesitated
between the various tynes Of rugs.
Evening star., 1928-03-14

selected for quality and purity Its formula originated
In the laboratory Of Americas oldest soap makerscreaors
of the finest toilet soaps.
Use Ocagon Toilet Soap often you please withou,
the slightest fear of harming your delicate skin. Wash
your hands with Il after each task that them tired
soiIed. And of course night just before retiring give
them thorough cleansing with It's soothing lasher.
R"b in the creamy Lather
Work the creamy la,her gently into the pores you'll
find II abundant in the hardest water) Then rinse
we'll In clear ukewarm water and pat dry doot ruby with
a soft. absorbent towel. Your skin will he ceansed
beore-reireshed stimulated.
Follow this simple, easy method for a short time.
Evening star., 1928-03-14

six minutes to the floor OF the ocean.
This ship is amply provided with the
most modern Of life-saving apparatus
but that fog horn Is the best Me-saver
on the craft and may spell the differ
ence between six minutes down and six
days across
The passengers apologized for pro-
testing. It is obvious that officers must
ride through the night. sirens shrek
when the world is asleep and fog horns
emit their mournful alarm.
Evening star., 1928-03-14

prOvlded Tor the
prohibition Of any
and all public en-
tertainments after
Q pm. This alone
meant the ulti-
mate closing of
I wo fourishing
movie houses, not
to mention the end
of dancing and
OF er harmless
pastimes.
Naturally, this
aroused a storm Of
protest. 1ndigna-
ton meetings were
held, and within a
few days the city
solons discovered
That fknir nnnV
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the log norm 3
doleful warning
continued at brief
intervals. The next
day two indignant
passengers sought
the skipper and
complained that
they had been
kept awake all
night. They re-
quested that the
blowing Of the
horn be discon-
tinued. The cap
tain listened at
tentively, and then
courteously said,
at Is about six
days from here 10
Havre and about
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Dainty at the table. Soft intriguing
-. expressive hands,
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of housework. In spite of dishes to wash floors to
scrub furniture polish In spite of the countless tasks
that constantly getting them soiled.
The way to lovely hand,
Because housework gets hands dirty frequently beauty
specialists say the hands should be washed frequently
Immediately after each soing task Thus the dirt
become mbedded In the tiny pores. making the cutee
gray and unsightly
Because this cleansing of the hands be done
often it Is vitality important to pure mild soap~en
the tender skin be made rough and coarse.
Especially recommended for this purpose is Octagon
Toilet soapdegoed cleanse the skin thoroughly yet
gently II Is pure, bland soap whose ingredients
Evening star., 1928-03-14

There was the soft chenille one in
pastel colors with flower spray at one
end. She was told these improved at
each washing. She saw the small terry
cloth or bath towel like rug with re-
versible pattern. On one side of It
was blue with white border and the
other had white center with blue
border
Terry cloth was fashioned into
tile pattern to match the color scheme
of the bath floor tiling.
Then she saw the porous. honey
combed rubber ones which squash like
Evening star., 1928-03-14

The game of Button. button, who's
got the button?" is not always ended
with childhood. although the playing
of 1t ceases to be a pleasure when one
Is adult and eager to find button t.
Evening star., 1928-03-14
Cured Ham Steak.

Cut one slice Of cured ham one-half
an inch thick into four servings and
place in skillet over a medium fire.
Pour over 1t three-fourths cupful Of hot
water and let boil slowly. turning once.
until the water has boiled away. Brown
slightly on both sides, being careful not
to have the fire too hot. Remove the
ham to platter and keep in a warm
place until the gravy is made. There
should be about three tablespoonful OF
fat in the skillet. If not. butter or bacon
fryings may be added. Smooth three
tablespoonfuls' Of -four into the fat and
cook until the mixture bubbles, then
add one and one-half cupfuls Of rici
milk. stirring constantly and scraping
the brown from the bottom Of the skill
let. Cook for about five minutes. sea-
soning with pepper and very little
salt. Serve in small bowl or gravy
boat very hot.
Evening star., 1928-03-14

A mysterious epidemic near Bobrujsk,
Soviet White Russia. which Is charac-
terized by the sweilings Of the face and
limbs. claimed so victims In o few
days.
Evening star., 1928-03-14

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Evening star., 1928-03-14

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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-16
DISTRICT May
VOTEONBONDS
Drainage and Concret.
ing Projects Plan
ned at La Feria

LA FERlA, July 15.-An election
on a bond issue Of $780, 900 to finance
well and open ditch drainage and eon-
crete Of part Of the canal system Mt
points OF greatest seepage has been
proposed BY the board Of directors of
the La Feria irrigation district.
In a circular letter TO the water
users Of the district, sent out BY
A. w. Amthor, engineer and manager,
the proposition Of taking immediate
steps 70 prevent waterlogging Of land,
is submitted. The engineer calls at
t%ention 70 the fact that the water
table IN many parts Of the district is
rising az a rapid rate and that unless
an adequate drainage system is in
stalled and canal seepage checked, ir-
reparabie damage will accrue to large
acreages.
The district proposes the installa-
tion OF we'll drainage for part of the
30,OOO acres under the canals Of the
district, this TO be supplemented by
open drains where such are deemed
feasible. Concreting OF the entire
canal system. while very desirable, is
not considered possible at this time,
The district has ascertained by
measurements the points Of greatest
seepage and proposes 10 check this
loss BY concreting.
Experiments in we'll drainage have
been underway in the district nearly
is months. and the system has proved
highly efficient. Mr.. Amthor states,
The large drainage well, located
north OF La Feria and operated with
6-inch pump and a l0-h.p. motor, has
lowered the water table on an area
exceeding 900 acres. This test has
been carried on in connection with
the Layne-Texas Company OF Hous-
ton. which supplied the equipment
and engineer 10 take charge OF the
work the district paying for the
power consumed. The cost Of power
has been slightly in excess Of the
value or the water returned 20 the
canals. figuring the water value at
Si.25 per acre foot.
The feasibility and efficiency OF
the we'll drainage system has been
amnlv demonstrated. Mr.. Amthor
stated. II eliminates the mainten-
ance cost Of open drains. and the
value Of water returned to the canals
will. il is believed, be approximately
equal "a the cost Of pumping.
In part Of the district open drains
will BE- necessary. the engineer
stated. and the proposed bond issue
will be ample to finance she entire
program.
Meetings Of water users and land
owners are expected TO be called al
various points in the district for the
purpose Of discussing every phase Of
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-16
FOES
TO HOLD MEET
Friends In Texas Also
To Plan Campaign
For Nominee

DALLAS, July 16.%R-Plans for
campaigns among Texas democrats
both for and against the election Of
Governor Alfred Z. Smith were ex-
pected to be formulated within the
next few days.
A statewide meeting Of anti
Smith democrats will be held here
Tuesday when preparations will be
made for carrying the fight against
the New York governor into every
precinct in the state.
With the return yesterday Of Jed
c. Adams Of Dallas, democratic ma
tional committeeman for Texas,
from a national committee meeting
in New York, plans for the state
campaign on behalf Of the national
standard bearers was expected tc
assume definite shape soon.
DR.. Carl c. Gregory, pastor Of the
First Methodist Episcopal church
South, Of Dallas, added his name 70
that of the Texas church and pclit-
ical leaders who will not support
the democratic nominee when az
said in a sermon here yesterday that
II cannot vote for a Roman Catho-
lie as president of the United
States"
DR.. Gregory's statement followed
upon the heels Of announcements
Saturday by Alvin Moody, member
o. the state executive committee
Cato Sells, former democratic ma.
tional committeeman, and Marshall
Hicks, San Antonio democratic 20.
litical leader, that they would no,
support Smith.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-16
Valley Society
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non Porter spent Thursday after
noon in Brownsville shopping.
Mrs. Mabel Crawford and Mrs
Robert Rosenkoetter left immediate
ly upon receiving word Of the Sc
rious illness of their father who now
resides in St. Louis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. Z. Ogden are now
in San Antonio for a few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Baldwin OF
Tonica, Ills, who have been visiting
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Graves for the past four weeks, re
turned Monday to their home. They
are the parents of Mrs. Graves.
Mrs. Frances Hause Of Cameron
and Mrs. Amy Wade Of Baylor col
lege were in San Benito Thursday on
business.
Harvey Oler Of Harlingen was in
! San Benito Friday on business.
Mrs. C.. II. Hurst and Mrs. H. +.
snow Of the Brownsville Concert
bureau spent Friday in San Benito'
Or. and Mrs. c. NJ. Cash and Miss
Ruth Reed and Jack Reed left this
week by automobile for Colorado for
a few weeks visit.
Miss Ivy Dodson now mas As mel
| guest Miss Nell Rexroad of Mission,
Texas. (.
Mr.. and Mrs. Teddie Fehrenbacf
and little son left Wednesday night
for New York for six weeks vaca-
ton. They will also visit relatives
in Virginia.
Miss Helen Ruth Sowders Of this
city has returned from a vacation u
Kosse and Hearne, Texas.
! J. L. Perkins has again started 70
| work at the Spiderweb offices. lie
has been i'll with pneumonia and has
been in Louisiana for two months.
Mrs. Pa: O'Brien has returned
from Ennis, Texas, where she was
called by the illness Of her grand
mother, Mrs. E. G.. Cullum, who died
July 2.