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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-26
BORAHSTTUS
DRY DEBATE
CAPITOL
Atty. General Mitchell
Says Conditions
Improved

WASHINGTON. Dec. 26-tFl-The
spreading controversy on prohibl-
ton enforcement has brought two
government departments into the
verbal melee with statements in cp-
position to senator Borah's asserta-
ton that with the present person
mel the volstead law can never be
made effective.
Attorney General Mitchell said
there had been an improvement in
the last six months and the posi-
bilities Of further lettering condl-
tIons were being given careful study.
With approval Of the treasury pro-
hibition commissioner James M. Do
ran asserted Borah's condemnation
OF the entire prohibition personnel
was unfortunate and bound to have
a disheartening effect upon the mo-
rale Of the service"
Men Jealous
Informed OF the Mitchell and Do
ran statements, the Idaho senator
met the attorney generals refer
ence TO efforts TO improve enforce
ment with the remark that "evi-
IDENTIFY its conditions were such as
to call for an effort and an heroic
effort. He added he had mo means
Of knowing" how much progress has
been made "as Its results have not
yet appeared on the face Of things" "
Mitchell said that in fairness 10
the men now engaged IN the pro-
hibition service. he could not let
Borah's criticism pass unchallenged.
There has never. he asserted. been
greater zeal in the enforcement OF
the liquor laws than at present.
He went on to say that more can
be accomplished when congress Is
ready to approve legislation carry
ing out the administrators recon-
mendations for more adequate Law
enforcement machinery. His depart
ment has been at work for months.
he added, on measures designed TO
improve personnel, relieve conges-
ton in the courts and reorganize en-
forcement agencies.
Improvement Lately
There has been Improvement In
the last six months" he declared.
There has also. under the Presi-
dents leadership, been a noticeable
change In public attitude OF the pro-
hibition laws which Is susceptible
70 Improvement" asserted that ITO
say that prohibition cannot be en-
forced with the present personnel
comes perilously near to saying that
1t cannot be enforced at all" he
added that ION the whole, we are
not likely to find more loyal and
conscientious group Of men than are
now serving under me-"
Borah said Mitchell's statement
was encouraging. but that ''the tru-
tn OF the business Is the personnel
is in need Of drastic over-hauling.
and II the attorney general Is en-
gagged in that work, strength to his
arm"
He continued that ''if there Is any
proposal before congress which will
help this particular feature Of the
situation, that also should be speed
ed, but he added he knew ''of no
proposal which will reach the con-
dition as see it In this particular
matter"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-26
WIFE AND SIX CHILDREN
SLAIN BY INSANE FARMER
Spinach No Sub
For Mistletoe

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho, Dec.
26.--Next Christmas II no mist
letoe Is handy. young men should
beware OF trying to use q sub
stitute. Chief OF police MichHeI
Roche horned into a street fra
cas-. "A young lady had slapped
a Beau Brummel. I'm not the
type that can be mistletoed with
spinach" she explained. But
when the chief offered 10 make
an arrest. the girl winked.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-26
18th Grade Start of TRADE
Scientists Find Revolt of Youth Gets Going
Last Year in High School

DEs MONIES Ia Dec 26The when flaming youth begins 70
revolt identified in report to the education
Association for the Advancement Of Science
That period the twelfth grade the seniors
volt then scientifically called deviation
is also slight giving little basis anathmes
folks and there recovery ideals youngsters also
higher rating than
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-26
Banking Directors To
Be Named January Ia

Directors Of the various Browns
vile banks will be elected at meet
ings TO be held Jan. IA, 1t has been
announced by the institutions.
It IS probable that other Valley
banking establishments will name
directors on this date, according to
bankers here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-26
Chief Linton Better

w. =. Linton. chief OF police. was
reported as much improved by
Mercy hospital attaches Thursday.
Chief Linton has been in the hos
pital for the past week suffering
with O deranged stomach and q
severe cold.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-26
Merchants National
Employees Get Bonus

All employees OF the Merchants
National bank OF Brownsville were
given Christmas presents OF five
per cent OF their annual salary.
II am glad 70 present these
checks" President John Gregg said.
Our employees form an efficient
and loyal organization"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-26
Googe to Open Office
Here ON January 6

w. -. Googe, assistant marketing
specialist Of the department Of ag-
riculture. viii establish offices In
the chamber Of commerce build
ing Jan. o, G. C.. RIchardst@ 5ecre-
tary, said today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-26
Capital Completes Elaborate
Plans for Rubio's Welcome
Hoover Will Break Precedent by Calling Upon
Mexican President-Elect and Wife

WASHINGTON Dec 26-PThe United States today
had elaborate Pascua Ortiz Rubo
elect Of Mexico
included welcome at the Union Station
OF calls between
presdenelect his wife and President and Mrs Hoover
The unusual by calling pres-
denec called the heads
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-26
Raymondville Youth Slain
Buddie Palmer Accidentally Shot by Friend
Late Christmas Night
Especial to The Herald)

HeraldD
RAYAIONDvILLE. instantly
killed about midnight last night.
confessed the shooting maintaining
according charges have
until after Justice Of the
Peace j. Huffer completes his investigations.
police Coleman wirng revolver around
bullet entering Palerg
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-26
THE WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Valley.
Fair and somewhat warmer tonigsst:
Friday partly cloudy. Increasing
winds dn the west coast.
For East Texas: Partly cloudy to-
night: warmer in extreme east pCr-
ton, colder In northwest portion:
Friday partly cloudy colder I'm vest
and north portions. Fresh southerly
winds on the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-26
BAD NEWS


Close on the heels Of the flood
or Christmas greetings which has
showered Brownsville residents in
the past few days ONES the bad
news.
Hulon Sterling, city tax assessor
and collector, had the second flock
OF city tax notices all ready for
the mail Thursday morning. The
first set was sent out just before
Christmas. many OF them being
delivered Christmas eve.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-26

Watch For the Children
Rio Grande valley Trust Co
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-26

TIDE TABLE
High and low tide at Point Isabel
tomorrow. under normal meteurOlo-
gical conditions:
HABH s....sasssss4s.... d.1H w. ma
Low .....-............ 6.45 a. m
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-26

RIVER FORECAST
There win no material change fri
the river during the next few days
Wednesday. December 18th.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-26

TN the cotton countries where un-
educated negroes were credited
by white merchants right after
the war until their crops were har-
vested, and where the system Is till
somewhat In vogue today, the
merchants did all the figuring
Negroes were so often handed
back SO little Of the amount
they brought into the store to
pay off with. that they summed
UP In general all mathematical pro-
blems about as follows:
"Nought's a nought,
Figger1 a figger,
All for the white man
Nothing for the niger.
The Bismarck tribune., 1929-02-25
CROPPING FOR FREEDOM

There is great deal OF talk nowadays about freedom.
The younger generation. hav. been told over ana
again. is determined to have it, II it has to shock
every maiden aunt in the country. Women. newly
emancpaed and permitted to smoke c:arets in public.
getting it also Restraint and repression have be-
hateful words; psychologist will tell you that
they fatal TO the souls development.
1t is customary to blame all Of this the but
that point is immateral Whether not the business
Of seif-deermnation for small nations is responsible
for the young sopistcates loss of nhibons might be
cu:.ous question for socologist. but It doesn't really
make much difference. The point Is that We SEEM in
the last fe to have determined to have individual
freedom at almost any price
Having reached this decision really doesn't hurt
stop fretting and figure out just what going
to do with our freedom when we get it.
Freedom is curious thing. Like so many other Of
es desirable goals. it be reached only by indrec
tion Aim for 1t to the exclusion OF all else and Will
lose it, Forget about it, and strike out for quite
diverse objective and you may Unexpectedly find it.
For life has way building up ties and responsible
tiles that cannot be lodged Without at all intending to-
all OF drift gradually into after another entangle
ment Presently find that lives not our
own. Other people have claims on them We cannot do
anything with reference to wishes alone We
always consider how what do will affect other
people.
But plight is il deliberately set out to
avoid all entangements. We wall ourselves in and by
gaining OF isolation make ourselves free do
will: and then find that We have taken
new kind Of slavery. We held in chains.
We cannot do the fine things might have DONE for
they spring from those very entangements sunned
by looking for freedom have gained only emptiness
and fltility.
Most of by choice necessity, take the former
We create unbreakable ties between ourselves
and other people and these ties restrict
One by the brave dreams used to have Of doing
exciting pleasing and unusual things fade out We find
that do them. because relationships
with those who love and trust will not permit it.
Yet that is not entirely misfortune. For by being
prevented from realizing secret dreams. are
gradually made free from them. We released from
bondage to unattainabe desires. With this freedom
We enabled to serve, not ourselves. but Others
Thus, eventually, learn how it is that he that is
master Of his spirit greater than he that taketh
city We discover the value Of self-sacrfce. And
strangely enough-we get a kind Of freedom that
we had pot dreamed of before.
The Bismarck tribune., 1929-02-25
Daily Lenten
Thought
By WIN. E. GILRoY, D. D.
Editor Of The Congregationalis4)

| Editor Of The Congregationalis
Why do not people talk more easily
and freely about the deep things Of
religion? Surely these things are of
common interest and directly con-
cern every mans life.
Yet in most circles, where almost
all other things are discussed there
seems to be sort Of conspiracy to
keep religion out Of the conversation.
!. A recent novel. Of which the scene
is laid III England, remarks concern
ing its hero that he had not been
trained to think upon the eternal ver-
titles: the Public School, Church Of
England. the Right People, and 20 on
-as you know, al conspire to suggest
that the eternal verities are slightly
improper"
Possibly that Is put In IN extreme
way; but Is America any better? How
much are the deepest and greatest
things the theme Of our conversation
and intercourse?
t. will be said. perhaps. that these
things are too sacred for ordinary
conversation. But they are not too
sacred Tor life. and conversation
forms q large part Of life. Moreover,
could ne uphold such Z view In the
light OF the practice Of Jesus him.
self? Has not his teaching come to
US IN the form Of gloritied conversa-
The Bismarck tribune., 1929-02-25
REMINDER OF TRAGEDY

To be be, is question put persistently
than dramatically by Fords theater of the shoot
ing Of President Lincoln. in Washington Exercising
its prerogative congress has talked ntermnaby about
what anything is to be done with the old structure
and probably will still be talking when the building
finally falls victim to decay or progress
Doubtessly, the building long ago would have given
away to q and modern structure but for its i'm
portance for visitors to the national capital
and because Of the debate that has waged in congress
siona halls for decades whether the theater should be
preserved museum obliterated reminder Of
tn nations greatest tragedy.
The fact that hundreds Of thousands Of visitors to
Warrington in the Of year ask to be shown the
Of Lncons assassination would indicate that
III persons agree with the view Of Congressman Under
h Of Massachusetts, that every vesge of the of
the execrable murder which shocked humanity should be
obterated: that the living not the dying Lincoln pitt
fully stricken by the assassin In Of the foules crimes
Of recorded history be the memory enshrned in the
hearts Of Americans.
Neither IS universal approval given the plan Of Rep
resentative Yates Of Illinois, who the theater
conditioned national headquarters for the Grand Army
Of the Republic Alas. the veterans OF the Civil
being summoned rapidly to the "bivouac Of the
dead" that this bit Of sentiment too late
thing can b said for turning 1t into Lincoln museum
The Bismarck tribune., 1929-02-25
Editorial Comment
THE DOCTORS DO BATTLE
MCLEAN County Independently


The last week witnessed battle in the state senate
in which Of the old time fire display. The
clash conducted fairly well along party lines al
though the issue had nothing to do with the economic
principles with which the farmers Of the state are con-
cerned The Nonpartisans with few dissenting votes
healing powers in the state. The Independents stood
soudly opposed to the naturopaths.
The right wrong Of the argument Is one which
the editor. layman hesitates to venture opin
on What we don't know about medicine approximates
the capacity for its with which the natur-
It Is the proper duty OF the government to suppress
quacks Of all kinds and protect the people against
the remainder Of the members know nothing of the right
wrong Of the controversy Common sense, however.
would dictate that the standard Of qualification on which
practitioner should be permitted to tinker with
other peoples bodies should be high Once practi-
toner permitted to treat patients there is restric
tions to the length he may go. and Is well to compel
all people in tat profession to be thoroughly qualified
even though they make practice Of prescribing nothing
more than orange juice and fresh air.
There is little need for the naturopath. it.
His system concerns diet sanitation and exercise and
these things any person with sufficient ambition can
may be purchascd for two dollars which viii tell the
whole story.
We are not however supporting any mans trust We
don't think that any cult knows everythns and We
don't think that every cult remedy certain diseases
conditions better than can any other cult We don't
think medical doctor cure twisted spine with
pills, do think chiropractor can cure diabetes
with wallop to the stomach We would open the field
TO al practitioners but We would permit no powboy
to leave the field spend six months In school, and then
impose himself the public IS qualified doctor Here
field IN which too much qualification impossible.
But why should such bill become measure contend
ed party lines? Why do the Nonpartsans nat
uray get behind such bin and the v. A. naturally
oppose It? Nonpartisans have natural feeling that
change and movement necessary to progress; they
believe. and rghtfully that phenomena are con-
santly being manifested 10 Al fields and That gisla-
ton should keep pace with ever changing lie mani
festationG " AZ believe in the estahlished the &C.
cepted by very habit Of thought For Ill The VA
lawmakers know the natropath may have the world By
because b departs fom the beaten path to which they
are accustomed.
The Bismarck tribune., 1929-02-25
AIDING THE FARMER

plea for relationship between the CITY anu eou''
try which the business men Of the former shall regard
the tiers as the Of the latter appeared IN
the Nations Business for January For North Dakotans
especially Bismarck the article has an espe-
cial interest inasmuch is from the pen OF Evan
Hail. agricultural supervisor OF the Milwaukee nes west
at Miles City Montana. Mr.. Hall was raised on IaIl
north of Bismarck and he and Worth Lumry OF the WIZ
seed house. roommaes at the Agricultural colege
Hall has become one OF the big Of the Milwaukee
He has wide grasp OF the agricultural situation both on
the producing and III the economic aspects OF ihe
farm problem.
The article is entitled How the business man can
work with the farmer He opens with the attitude
Of the magazine that lit is interested in the farmer as
q business man"
Mr. Hall appeals for practical attitude OF the city
toward the farmer. He must not be regarded as not
knowing his business and as needing advice that from
the city dweer The and stockmen, he insists
know their problems They appreciate cooperation from
chambers railroads and manufacturing con-
Germs.
In order that there shall be mutually satisfactory
relation between farmers and business men, Mr. Hall
would all experiment stations and agricultural COL
leges conducted by advisory board of successful
thinking farmers Of the state Then he would accom-
psh two things First, he would keep these institu-
tions at work practical projects and. second. he
would interest the farmers in the results OF the
work done because would be of real value to them
and be their work. they would be directing these
institutions themselves.
How the farmers work out their own problems?
asks Mr. Hail. How can they be interested in thinking
out the solution Of the intricate problems which they
face?
He answers: 1T is done by encouraging the farmer
to think for himself and have confidence in his
ability business man."
Mr. Hall calls attention to the Young Farmers con-
ferences which are held at Spokane. Wash. this
basis These conferences divide into IL confer
ence leaders chosen in each. and then the $50 or
more farmers assembled proceed to think out the
problems on their mind
The county agricultural agent and the agricultural
high school men, when directed by the best farmers in
the county, are the effective agencies for helping
the agricultural interests of any territory says Mr. Hail.
The real farmer must be relied to speak for
agriculture. he adds. I'VE hear too much from the
politician and woud-be farm leader" He concludes
Those of who not farmers can cooperate with
him, but let remember he knows his business better
than do and Is fast working out plans and adapting
his farm management to meet the changing conditions
It Is to the rest Of to business we'll
as the American farmer is managing his
The Bismarck tribune., 1929-02-25

They protested to the board Of re-
gents.
He resigned rather than do Zip
service"
X X X
ITS LOSS
think the university has lost a
real president just as Amherst lost
one when it failed to back what it
labeled radical DR.. Meiklejohn
whose educational experiment at tre
University of Wisconsin now has the
eyes of the educational world upon IT..
X \ \
DOROTHY RUTH
just why the great clamorine pub
lie should know whether nine-year-
old Dorothy Ruth is an own or an
adopted daughter Of Babe Ruth and
his late wife isn't very obvious, and
there seems no other reason than the
any investigation on the subject.
II the Ruths wished to adopt a
child or have it on loan and make
themselves and the child believe that
1t was their own. that attitude is un-
derctandable and legitimate. To in
sist on knowing just who little Dor
othy Is, If her real or foster parents
prefer not to tell, is as snoopy as
many other phases of this tragedy
which were ,1obody'S business.
4 X \
REAL ROMANCE
We have declined our lone man for
one woman In all the world" theory
III exchange for the idea that pro-
pinquity engenders romance, that,
given most any man and most any
girl in the same environment, they
can fall in love.
Bnt here's little story in the days
news that rather looks as II the mills
of the gods had something to do
about the matter after all. Miss
Goldye Fortang of Brooklyn was
rescued from drowning some five
years ago by one Frederick Weisler.
She did not get his name at the time,
however, but two years later found
an automobile license plate and in
formed the registered owner where it
might be found. When he called for
the plate he was found to be the
rescuer. They were married a few
days ago.
The Bismarck tribune., 1929-02-25
rREArrNC NllNOR INJuRIEs

II becomes the duty Of Z mothel
to render first aid In almost all Of
the injuries occurring to children
She must pull splinters. bandage the
swollen ankle. syMpathi1e over the
scratches. and care for the cuts and
burns Fortunately, very few Of child
hoods accidents are OF q serious ma
ture, possibly not more than one In q
! thousand. Most Of the injuries con-
sist of minor skin abraSionS from
which the child easily RECEIVERS. These
little hurts do not usually warrant q
doctors visit and yet they must be
treated in q proper manner 50 that
healing will take place rapidly and
no further harm result. Z
1t is not good plan to coddle the
child too much. or to over -emphaSize
the Importance Of small injuries. It
Is usually q better plan to conpli-
ment the child upon his bravery than
to sympathize for the hurt.
Children seldom cut themselves
deeply enough to require the wound
TO be sewed by doctor. Every cut
should be thoroughly washed and
cleansed with sterile water and the
edges Of the cut should be pulled to-
gether by narrow strips Of adhesive
plaster placed crosswise. Cut the
plaster into strips about one fourth of
an inch wide and one inch long. Place
half Of the strip at right angles to the
cut, drawing the edges Of the cut to-
gether and firmly pressing the re-
naming half of the plaster to the
other side. Several Of these small
strips may be used II necessary. If
used in this way. the edges Of the cut
are healed closely together, and there
will be less soaring afterwards and
not as much as If the cut has been
drawn together and several stitches
taken.
One should be careful not to cover
the entire cut with one large piece of
adhesive tape. since opening must be
permitted for drainage Of the wound
One should use clean sterile gauze
bandages over the adhesive tape to
keep out dirt and protect the cut
from further injury.
Burns should be thoroughly washed
with sterile water and then given ap-
plications of vaseline or any good
burn Salve.
Never use iodine on a burn. I give
this warning, as many mothers make
this mistake. Blisters should not be
pricked until at least three or four
days have elapsed after the burn. BY
keeping the burned area covered by
carron oil. the air is excluded and
the skin underneath heals more rap
idly and without as much soaring.
II the pain is severe, the entire
burned area may be immersed under
very cold water to which ice may be
added as an additional relief. If the
part cannot readily be placed under
water, cool. wet congresses may be
applied. There is no danger Of driv-
ing the heat in further. The cold
of the water really absorbs the heat
from the hot tissues and prevents
greater penetration Of the burn. AS