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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-29
H~ARLINGEN c. OF C..
TO REVISE CHARTER
Especial to The Herald

NDpNO~A " TIC 11O1 d4UI
RARLINGEN, March 29.-Ob-
service Of fire prevention week
here, and Of other fire prevention
programs and work is to rest in
the hands Of a committee named
this week, and headed by John B.
Challis.
Other members Of the committee
are E. c. bennett and o. N. JOY
ner.
The committee will immediately
work out a program Of talks at the
local schools and other features for
fire prevention week. and will plan
programs for later in the year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-29
EAKER TO HEAD
ANYWAYS CHAIN
Pilot of Pan-American To Be
General Manager Of
Operations

NEW YORK, March 29.5PE
Plans for the formation of what it's
sponsors say will be one of the
largest aviation companies oper-
ating on the Atlantic seahoard
have been revealed with the an
nouncement Of the organization of
the Atlantic Seaboard Always, Inc.
The announcement said Captain
Ira G. Eaker, pilot of the army
plane Question Mark" which holds
the record for sustained flight by
refueling in the air, will be general
manager Of operations of the new
corporation, which will acquire the
international Anyways, Inc. The
latter company owns Hoover Field.
washington, D. c., and the Po-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-29
Jest Turned to Tragedy
As Empty Gun is Fired

you're not going home. You're 60
ing to stay here for a while"
A dresser drawer, containing a
As calibre pistol, was partially
open, Mackey said, and West,
thinking the pistol was on an
empty chamber, seized the weapon
and pressed against Mackey'S
ribs.
Again, he said, you're not 60
ing home" according to Mackey.
There was an explosion. Mackey
slumped to the floor, as West,
panic stricken, summoned an am
bulance and attempted to aid his
stricken companion.
His friend, grief stricken, stood
helplessly by as physicians worked
frantically to save Mackey's life.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-29

HOUSTON, March 29.-(P)-
Little hope was held today for
the recovery of L. G. Mackey, SO,
Houston, who was accidentally
shot in a playful gesture last
night in a downtown hotel.
His lips twisted by the pain of
the bullet, Mackey told how a jest
of-a friend, Richard West. turned
to tragedy. He reiterated again
and again that West was blame
less.
Mackey had been with West at
his room in the Hampton hotel
and that at 9 p. m, he rose to go
home. West pushed an unopened
knife against his ribs, Mackey de-
clared, and playfully said, mo,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-29
SIX STOLEN TIRES
RETURNED TO OWNER

Six auto castings, stolen from the
Summit filling station several weeks
ago, were recovered Thursday by
Mexican customs officials in Mata-
moros, and turned over to Lieuten-
ant of Police John Armstrong in
Brownsville who returned them to
the owner.
The man held in the Matamoros
jail is said to be a Mexican citi-
ben. customs officials stating he
would be tried upon the charge of
smuggling. The castings were turned
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-29
Heavy Indies Causes
Cop to Shoot Himself

CHICAGO, March 28.-(P-If
Patrolman Morris MarcusSon had
the seven year itch (Which he
HASN'T, and if he shot himself
every time he scratched Gas he
did last night, he fears he would
be full of bullet holes long before
the seven years were up. He was
in a drugstore phone booth. The
booth was warm and Officer Mar
cusson was still wearing his "heav-
les" A warm phone booth and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-29

heavy underwear are apt to pro-
mote a desire to scratch.
How did you get shot?" inquired
the hospital surgeon, deity prob
ing a bullet from Mai cusson's left
thigh.
Did you ever have to scratch?"
countered the officer.
why, of course" replied the
surgeon.
That" said Patrolman Marcus
son, is how I got shot"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-29

tomac Flying Service, which oper-
ates the field.
Plans call for the S of six
fields, with Hoover Field as the
center, in q chain of airports east
of the Aileghenies.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-29
SAN BENITO GETS BIG
CUT IN FIRE
Special to The Heraldl

SAN BENITO, March ga Is
per cent credit for good fire record
has been granted San Benito by the
state fire marshal, it was announc-
ed here today.
The credit was based on a fire
loss per centage of .032 for 1926,
1927 and 1923.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-29
"a. r. I. OIL PLAN TO
BE INVESTIGATED

WASHINGTON, March 29.-(P-
The announced plan of the Amerf-
can Petroleum institute for control
Of production is to be investigated
by both the department of justice
and the federal trade commission.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-29
RTILTETIN

First figure lowest temperature
last night; second, highest tempera-
ture yesterday; third, wind velocity
at 8 a. m; fourth, rainfall past "a
hours.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-29

over to the lieutenant Of police by
c.. Garcia, head of the Mexican Gus
toms service.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-29

GIRLS HAIR BURNED OFF
ST. LOUIS, Mo.-Miss Elsie Flem-
ming's hair was burned off by a
candle and she probably will die.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-29

CAMDEN. NJ. J.-Citing "the fine
example Of the mistress of the
White House." a resolution adopted
by the South Jersey conference of
the state women's republican club
urges members to decline all So
cial activities where liquor is likely
to be served.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-29
COLD DOG CAUSES FINE

WEYBRIDGE. Eng.-Arthur G..
Richardson was fined because he
left his dog outdoors on cold nights.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-29

NEW YORK-Alfred E. Smith
has been elected a director of the
Metropolitan Life Insurance COM
pany. He also is a director of the
Country Trust company of New
York.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-29
Flashes Of Life
(P7 The Associated Prsss)
(By The Associated Press.)

10y Inc Associated PT6SS.J
ORANGE. ". J.-Ralph Giordano,
deputy police judge, weight 225, is
an Elk, who took the part of the
tortoise in the race with the hare.
At the lodge he bet Brother James
H. Driscol, weight 1876, on a ten mile
run, the loser to give 5000 to char
ity. Driscoll was asleep at the
starting hour, 5 a. m. Brother Ralph
in running toys covered the course
alone.
NEW WORKPLACES a mys-
erious bootblack king in town, such
a magnate that his banker can pay
the city S30,150 a year for the shine
concession on Staten Island ferries.
The king has been so busy in con-
ference that he has been unable to
relieve curiosity about himself.
LANSING, Mich.-The legislature
intends to find out whether goods
at the University of Michigan smoke
and whether the company that
mailed cigarettes to students under
II violated the law. Cartons were
sent to hundreds of students, and
the house appointed a committee
to inquire.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-06
The Manv-Sided Mr.. Dawes

Drew Pearson, writing In The Living Age. dis
eusses the many-sided Charles c.. Dawes, presently
ambassador from the United States to the Court Of
81 James, depicting him in some ways that perhaps
even the homefolks have not thought about:
Here is a man. charming and ~well-bred. and yet
homsly and uncouth. Here is a man who plays the
hurrah boy, who demands the limelight and gets 1t
ny acting-sometimes by ham acting-yet who has
the soul Of an artist. Here is a man whose hard
medicines is proverbial, but who has written a play
Tor his two adopted children, who plays the flute and
piano. and who has composed music that is played by
Kreisler. Here Is q man who reads Greek literature
and 'Nize Baby the history Of the Maya civilization
and 'Snowshoe AL who is an expert on p. G. Wode-
house and the lost continent Of Atlantis. Here Is a
man who denounced La Toilette as a Red and q
menace, who organized the minute-men Of the con-
stitution to wage war on union labor, yet who estab-
lished a chain Of charitable hotels for unemployed
men. This is the man who IS to amaze and amuse.
startle mad charm. repel and win Great Britain rs the
new American ambassador to the Court Of st. James"
For some strange reason. the correspondent Of The
Living Age fails to size up Mr.. Dawes rs a pipe
smoker, user Of picturesque profanity and 4 political
fighter. and also fails to mention his somewhat ner-
vous temperament. as shown by striking innumerable
matches to keep his old undressing pipe lighted, Nor
does he even so much as mention the ambassadors
penchant for precedent smashing in the matter Of
wearing long pants on occasions that, at the Court Of
st. James. call for satin knickers. This man. Dawes,
IS indeed a many-sided individual. and he makes
plenty Of good news for the cable companies.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-06

drinks flowed freely. she still didn't
like the taste. but she had come to
look for the effect. But the morn
ing after the night before" was al
ways d~isagreeable.
Chatty wouldn't admit that she
felt mean from too much drug store
alcohol. oh no. The trouble was the
way she had been treated.
David Jordan was at fault! He
had bawled her QUIT Well. he could
Just watch his stepl Shed fix him
-ritzing her and calling her names
and listening over her shoulder
She watched him unobtrusively.
for several days: she listened in on
his telephone calls. but could make
nothing Of his talk with his custom
ers Of bonds and quotations. price,
and fluctuations. She hoped she
might get inside his desk. some time.
by some such piece Of luck as had
attended her burglarious entry into
Agnes desk. Maybe David kept a
diary, tool
But II he did, he never left his
keys around.
Yet the chance came. Three days
later Chatty stopped. half way home
with Billie Langenau, TO gasp: My
payl / left it on my deskl Did you
ever know anything 50 stupid! T
must 60 right back"
"Oh. that's too badl" cried Billie.
"Chatty. I'd 90 back with you. but
I've got to get supper for sister to-
night"
Sure" agreed Chatty. Il know
oh. what a stupid thing to dol"
She condemned herself all the way
back to the office. But when she let
herself into the silent rooms. and
discovered her money untouched on
the desk, she felt better. Then she
heard a voice she knew and told
herself she hated-in the next room
telephoning. She was glad. then that
she had forgotten her money.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-06
Not Yet Solved

In some half-dozen or more educational inStitu-
tions Of Texas there are seriously and gravely taught
such beneficient subjects as the following: theory Of
basketball. theory Of baseball, theory Of football. the
DRY Of wrestling. In the prescribde course of Instruc-
lions are the interesting subdivisions. history Of the
game. theory Of the game. selection Of players. rules
strategy, choice Of men and their development, etc.
Far be 1t from any progressive modern to depre-
ciate such instruction and the unquestioned benefits
deriving therefrom. The most unwise commonwealth
Is that which neglects physical training. Nevertheless
It Is impossible to forget that tens OF thousands Of
Texas grammar school pupils are denied an average
term OF training because the state has failed to pro-
vide sufficient money to keep all its grammar schools
in operation nine months IN the year. Texas cannot
be said to have solved her educational problems 20
long as there Is money enough to train wrestlers and
not enough to train thousands in reading, writing nnd
arithmetic.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-06

Not long ago I talked with a new
conner 10 New York. He has lived
for many years in California and
expressed his anxiety TO get back
TO the coast. When I inquired why
he came to New York, ] was amazed
at his answer: II came for my
healthl"
New York Is such q busy place,
such d hustling. bustling. manufac-
turing. commercial and financial
center. that IL seems strange TO re-
gard 1t as a health resort. But why
not?
As "a matter OF fact the great
cities are pretty safe places to be
born and reared. My rural read
ers won't understand this. They
will think OF the open spaces. the
out-of-door life, the fresh and
abundant food OF the country. In
deed. the average person. Is asked
for an off-hand opinion, would
doubtless vote against the city as
the place for health.
Statistics prove-please don't
Taught Whenever a debater wants
to clinch an argument he drags in
statistics"
There are said to be three kinds
OF lieS-lies, whoppers. and stats
ticsl AS a matter OF fact, you can
prove almost anything by statistics.
But the laws Of the various states
provide for the accurate collection
and recording Of vital statistics
That Is, the births. deaths and mar
riages are carefully recorded. Sc
we're penalties are imposed for any
neglect in these matters. Much as
we may doubt statistics in general,
we can find out exactly what the
death rate is.
Likewise, there Is a growing use
Of figures relating TO sickness. par
ticularly as regards the contagious
or infectious diseases. So we can
find out from official statistics q
good deal about illness.
It is an inter- ting fact that in
several states, certainly, the death
rate and sickness rate are both less
in the cities than in the rural Sec
tions. You car see why, If you
stop to think about II:
The water supply Of the city l.
under constant supervision. The
milk is inspected and controlled.
from the COW 20 the consumer. The
school children are submitted to Pc
riodical examinations. Baby health
stations and fire. clinics cater 10 the
very young Ind those advanced In
life. Public health nurses and doc
tors are all the time seeking out
and correcting disease-producing
factors. Public health educational
methods are in constant use.
OF course. II won't be long before
every community, rural as well as
urban, will have all thees things.
In the meantime. however, the cities
may be regarded rightly as health
resorts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-06

READ THIS FIRST:
Charlotte Chatterton. nicknamed
Chatty. is a born gossip. Her mother.
q widowed dressmaker, through q
wealthy customer gets Chatty a po-
sition as telephone operator at the
Van Mugs Co.. Bonds. Chatty, with
her inceSsant chattering and gossip.
creates havoc. She falls in love with
one Of the up-and-coming bond
statesmen, David Jordan. He Is in
terested in her. but when her gos-
sip causes Agnes HEREFORD to lose her
position David passes her up. Later
Chatty listens in on all OF David's
phone conversations and he finally
calls" her down in front Of the Of
flee people Chatty's girl friend. Bill
lie Langenau. a file clerk. and VIM
ME Talcott. Mr.. Vann's secretary.
have some lively parties. Chatty has
dates with a newcomer to the office.
Bryant Dunning. who Is married but
says his wife has left him. Chatty
oes with Bryant more to spite
David.
Nov 90 on with the story
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-06

David Jordan was talking over tine
telephone In the deserted office. She
didn't have 10 listen in on a wire to
Oyerhear. He spoke loud enough for
anyone in the next room to hear.
"All right" she heard him say.
That will be two weeks. I sort Of
hate to leave here. though-yes, yes,
Of course. / mustn't stand in my own
light. And 1t is a wonderful chance
No. / won't say a word about IT, or
counsel Bye, Knowlton."
Chatty Sunk out of the room as
she heard the phone hung up. Da-
vid Jordan was going to leave Mr..
Van Nuys! In two weeksl To go
with a man named Knowltoni A
man who would pay him a great
deal more money-prcbably three
times as muchl What else could
wonderful chance" mean?
He wasn't going to tell Mr.. Van
Nuysl He was going secretly. Had
mt he agreed he wouldn't say a word
about 1T?
Chatty smiled to herself as she
hurried homel "Bawl me out. will
you?r she admonished an imaginary
David Jordan. Get me in Dutch
with my friends. will you? Give Inc
the 60 BY. will you? All right for
you'll I know something about you
YOU don't want knownl And it's my
duty to tell 1t. I must be loyal "a
my employer. The truth never hurt
anybody And"
A glorious scheme flashed into
Chatty's mind "a scheme which
would at once get even" with the
man she told herself paSsionately
she hated. and put me In right
with old Van Nuysl"
For once Chatty did not tell what
was in her mind. either to her
mother. to Billie. or to Winnie.
They'll know soon enoughl May
he iii get n raise" thought Chattv
Put there was less comfort in the
thought than she expected. For Dave
was going 70 leave.
CTo be continued
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-06
BY ROYAL y. COPELAND. M lid.
Former Commissioner Of Health

Careful attention To- the diet
and elimination should bring about
results.
3.-You should weigh about 146
pounds.
T.. III. Q.-What causes a tight
feeling at the tip OF the toes2
A-ConSult an crthopedist for ex-
arr -atiOn.
u. O. Q.-What 10 YOU advise
for purpura?
A-Treatment should be- pre-
scribed by the family ccctor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-06
ANSWERS TO HEALTH QUERIES
NJ. "A. r. Q.-What causes dark
circles beneath the eyes?

circles beneath the eyes?
A-Constipation, anemia, a heart
condition, lack OF sleep or dissipa-
ton may cause this condition. Lo-
cate the cause and the trouble can
be remedied.
Mrs. 4. M. ID. OFF n nursing
mother smokes will this rov
harmful TO the child?
A.-Not advisable to smoke during
this time.
Thanks. Q.-What will help fall
ing hair and badness? viii too
much soap and water be harmful
2.-What do you suggestion for
indigestion?
81 am % years or age. 5 "
3 In. tall-what should 7 weigh?
A.-Careful shampo0ing and rms
ing and the use Of a good hair tonic
should bring about general i'm
provement.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-06
Star Lore
PLANETARY TRADE WINDS
HOW DEVELOPED
by Arthur Dew. Carpenter

BY Arthur Dew. Carpenter
The sun pours its greatest heat
upon the equator. ~intensifying the
temperature OF the equatorial air,
expanding and making Ii lighter.
The surface air, cooler and heavier
rushes In from the northern ancD
southern hemispheres, forcing the
equatorial air upward. IN so doing.
the surface air comes from points OF
less planetary rotation to points Of
greater planetary rotation. Result:
This rush Of air from north and
south. cannot keep UP with the
earth's rotation, and SO lags behind.
becoming a northeast wind on the
north side OF the equator, and IN
southeast wind on the south side.
These inflowfng winds are known
as the trade winds.
More Tomorrow
Answers 10 Foregoing Questions
i. Coach Fielding iii. Yost; UNI
versity OF Michigan; football.
2. Samuel r. Smith, an American
clergyman.
3. Garcon pronounced gars0nneS.
4. Isaih XIV, IL.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-06

Tho am n? With what university
am I affiliated? With what sport
Is my name linked?
Who was the author or Ameri-
ca?
What IL the french word for
"waiter2"
And the fortress OF the high fort
on thy walls shall be bring down,
lay low. and bring to the ground.
even to the dust Where IL this
passage found in the Bible2
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-06
The Once Over


CThe scene Is a room In the Coolidge home. Mr..
and Mrs. Coolidge are both at work on magazine
articles)
Mrs. Coolidge: Calvin. stop that
Mr.. Coolidge: Stop what?
Mrs Coolidge. That drumming with your fingers.
I'm trying to write.
Mr.. Coolidge: 1 wasn't drumming with my fling
ers; that was a boy going past the house rubbing
a stick against the picket fence. And I wish you
wouldn't interrupt me when I'm trying to think.
Mrs. Coolidge: I'm torry.
Mr.. Coolidge: And please stop tapping your foot
on the floor, Grace.
Mrs. Coolidge: Was I?
Mr.. Coolidge: Yes. Now let's each help the other
to concentrate by being very quiet.
CThe door bell rings after a few momentsJ
Mrs. Coolidge: Answer the bell. dear.
Mr.. Coolidge: You answer 1t. Grace.
Mrs. Coolidge: I'm right In the middle Of q
paragraph.
Mr.. Coolidge: Well. that's better than being where
I am. I'm caught between two clauses for the want
Of the right word.
Mrs. Coolidge: You're in a better position to an
swer the door than I am. Calvin.
Mr.. Coolidge: It's much easier to answer d door
from the middle Of a paragraph than between two
clauses. You answer it this time and I'll answer
It next time.
Mrs. Coolidge: Oh. very well. but If the American
elects this story it will be your fault.
sss
was it?
Mrs. Coolidge: The letter-carrier.
Mr.. Coolidge: Any checks for me?
Mrs. Coolidge: Nothing for you at all. But
look!-here's a nice fat one for me.
MIR. Colidge: What's the American paying you
per article. anyhow?
Mrs. Coolidge: I don't think I should tell you.
Mr.. Coolidge: Why not?
Mrs. Coolidge: 1t might make you dissatisfied.
Mr.. Coolidge: I think I'll ask for more money
on general principles. III I knew what you were
getting. I'd have something to base.
Mrs. Coolidge: Now, shush, Calvin. No more talk.
I want to ret back 10 work.
Mr.. Coolidge: I guess I'll start tipping my stuff
now.
MRS. Coolidge: Now. Calvin Coolidge. you know
very we'll I'll be wanting that typewriter in q few
moments
Mr.. Coolidge: But you had il all morning rnd
Mrs. Coolidge: You had 1t all day yesterday md
last night. It's my turn now.
Mr.. Coolidge: Ill Just start and when you ret
ready I'll quit.
Mrs. Coolidge: No sir. Once you get started
tipping it'll be impossible to stop you. Anyway. we
ought have two typewriters.
Mr.. Coolidg?e: Two typewriters, Grace? Where's
your Vermont thrift?
Mrs. Coolidge: We've ~outgrown the ~one-type-
writer stage. When you we're the only author N the
family one machine was enough but. y.
Mr.. Coolidge ~Ctartly): I'm stil the only author
in the family.
Mrs. Colidge: You wouldn't think 20 II you read
the advertisements for my last article.
Mr.. Coolidge: What was your last article about?
Mrs. Coolidge: Didn't you read II?
Mr.. Coolidge: No.
Mrs. Coolidge: Brutel
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-06

A Mldwestern goat ate part Of a wing off 81 IN
airplane. Thank heaven, goats can not ay-Min-
neapolis Journal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-06

The popular conception Is that I Chicago ritizen
always has q gun or a lily In his d.-Arkan
Gazette.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-06

wouldn't IL be a boon II the fruit cooperative rould
arrange to take care Of the Chicago pineapple" rrop?
Manchester Union.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-06

A story Of his life by H. Ford would indeed be rr
Observation-Disclosures Inquirer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-06

Chatty awoke with a headache.
and cross. She always did after q
wild party" with Winnie. when the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-06
BOYHOOD ANIBIsH

I want some curls. n negaphone.
A voice that's soft and pally:
Some mushy songs. a loving tone
And I'll be Rudy vallee.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-06
TndnYsa Hnrnarnna

Persons born on this day are pos
tive. firm. determined. and their
own way generally seems best TO
them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-06

eopxs.eHr ,aas. essrsAl passs ass Ixe- elEvslANo. oAIo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-06
MANHATTAN

Blitz: Fine liquor. this. I've had 1t In my relar
ever since the house was built.
Blatz: Living In one Of those overnight develop
ments. ch?
Scientists. using delicate instruments. have been
able to hear the Florida fruit-fly eating inside an
orange or a grapefruit. There's a red-hot hummer
diversion for you. girls and boys