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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-08
Other Papers
MAKING 1T EASIER TO CONVICT
Farm and Ranch).

1t is interesting 10 note that an association Of pros
ecuting attorneys is suggesting changes in our laws
which will put the state OF Texas on even terms with
the accused in our criminal courts. One Of the sug-
g~estions would. II adopted, give the prosecuting attor-
ncy the right to comment upon the refusal Of the ac-
cused to testify. There we're other suggestions more
or less pertinent in speeding up a trial, and we hope
that the legislature will take due notice of them.
Farm and Ranch has offered the suggestion that the
Law be changed so as to relieve the jury Of a duty that
belongs solely TO the judge. Under the present Law
the jury not only decides upon the guilt or innocence
Of the accused but assesses the punishment. Assessing
the punishment is . duty belonging solely to the judge,
and it is 50 placed in the federal courts and nj the
courts Of most states.
Many juries would come to an immediate decision
IL they we're only charged with the responsibility Of
deciding the guilt or innocence of the person at bar.
Delay and oftentimes nistrial results in the difference
OF opinion as to the extent Of punishment to be in
flicted.
There is another objection to placing this duty Of
fixing punishment on the jury. A different jury =
used in each case. The punishment metsd out TO men
guilty Of similar crimes varies according to the jury
One man gets five years in the penitentisry for muir
der. Another gets a li. sentence and still another is
electrocutcd. II these men were brought before the
same Judge there would be less inequality in the de-
gree of punishment assessed. The jury Is always
svayed more or less by sentiment and passion. The
Judge, BY the very nature Of his calling and his sense
Of duty. is more capable of making the punishment N
the crime.
Time would also be saved in selecting q jury. espo-
ciallv in cases Of murder. Under the present system
much time is taken to determine whether or not jury
men are in favor Of or opposed to inflictinS the death
punishment. II the jury only had to become judge OF
the evidence and say guilty" or mot guilty. lawyers
would have less excuse to prolong the process Of ind
ing twelve men TO sit in the case.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-08

During the past year the American railroads have
made real progress. That progress consists not merely
of improvements in railroad operation itself, but in a
realization Of the Importance Of co-ordinating rail
highway and air transportation to the end that the
public shall realize the best available service with the
minimum of unnecessary overlapping.
During the past year the railroads have also felt
they have now become sufficiently secure and the sup
port Of the public generally is so manifested through
regulating authority that projects Of expansion and
development could be entered upon with more than or
binary confidence.
Our own company recently announced a comprehen-
sive electriiication plan covering the territory between
New York and Wilmington. 1t is expected that during
the next year the rail and air service across the con-
tinent will be inaugurated. Progress i being made IN
co-ordinstinS bus, truck and contsiner car service.
More careful and extensive research than ever be
fore IL going on concerning the future problems Of
steel rail construction. road maintenance. the design Of
motive power and equipment generally. as we'll as tbs
best methods Of arranging terminals, yards. etc. and
III developing improved operation and economy.
The new year promises to be prosperous. Railroad
progress will 60 forward with that prosperity and, az
far as possible, ahead Of it, The most gratifying char
acteristie Of the situation at the end Of the year is the
loyal attitude Of the working organization and the in.
telligcnt support q public opinion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-08
Washington Letter
By CHARLEs Z. sTEWART

taken into account in calculating The
prospect Of Jims graduation ind the
4. O- II. senate leadership durInG
Frcsidrnt-clert Hoover's rerime-lt
all events, with MIR. Hocyer's ID. X.
As previously remarked, Jim Wat
son is "A strict organisation man.
This presents another problem.
The organization n very con
sentative. not 70 say darned reaction
airy. Jim. being an organization
man. naturally thinks the crEaniza-
tons thoughts. and il an ultra-con-
sentative. too.
In other words, no hones.-to-
goodness liberal can possibly con-
slider Senator Watson's leadership
satisfactory st an.
The question arises
How liberal iE Mr. Hoovrr-
Answers tn this ruary vary widely.
Nobody exactly knows. Possibly NJ
will turn ont to be a pretty good
liberal. A lot III liberals voted frr
him last November. They evidently
expect him Nv.
II 50. or that political ground.
assuredly he csrn,t approve OF Jim
rs his psrty's leader I'M the senate.
Jim Watson. IVY ". ~. r.. senate
leader. would be a creditabis one.
in his vav-
Hr looks thc part. ne ~ n whale
Of " hi- uirn phyEiraliy-mi-htv ir-
pressive. The stylr in which NJ
wears his hair b. rather suggestive or
"A giant rlckatno. hut ~ puts IN
VIE y senator aE there " IN Wash
inrton.
lie has ability out Of The ordinsrv.
sl-n-Hrl r~~n-a-r-ari understands
politics inside nut.
Even thr rror~.ySivcs who COM
plain II him - a machine politician.
cnmnlain ri IN largely because. -
they rEnress IN. h- IA dangerous
n compliment. of Y certain sort.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-08
Hoover and the Office Seekers

Every effort 20 draw from PRESIDENT
m expression relative to cabinet or other appointment
or polieies TO be pursued by his administration IN con
reetion with legislation Of great national interest Il
.~o..d nr.vaiIinr. Every. %artifice Of the trained news
80 reror,er. and the better trained politician ns'
h..r tried Without effect. and the public knows no NV
- r..r,e, "a his policies. plans and appointments
,h., they did when on the night Of november = -
election returns announced his sweeping victory
r.. r-.s,dcn,-elcct has indicated he will MAKE rs
-an,remen, or statement which might prove 81
h,rr.,siur 70 the Coolidge administration aha W :
-. a..orvcs commendation. In his rreelee'ioh al
49,. =. rlcdred his adherence % inc party pat
49,, and the record he has established m io'""t"s !"
a.s;n;,e course regardless of all cos'"ees Nouu -"
80. there will he practically no dcNia'ion i'V 80
.l.,,,rm. he announced that he hd mace III
,..,;.. rledvcs 10 gain support; that nc ~ou'o -
.rc;se his own judgment in the selection OF . @~v
ana there has at no time been any pup''
!. uhor, would head the various departments
- s;i.rce Of the president-elcct Is causing sohS
-..s among those republican leaders VINO arc "
rox;nr > special session Of congress % ue". 4" M
- r.li.f problem. While the presiden'-eiee' " 10
rl.dsed 10 call q special session. nc ihu'Sa'.u -.
LA a. work out the agricultural Frooie"' h~
DC az 4. nr.,ertinr the argument that i Will
eN --...-. .,hn, farm relief. tariff and tne
-. !, "a. prorram can hold over until the heN' 80
~, session. Midwest and western iesdsrs = -
,..,sinr the special session. Inc N'Nf
la Hoover any intention OF not e~"'"s ~
.a.xiou 4 definite announcement 70 thA' 49, -.
80. h..u made. They add that the presidenteiee'
Ill continue to keep his own counsel until Asrea :
IA Fumediately upon assuming the duties o. one'
Executive will announce . program that VIII aeS0ro !"
80 detail with the platform upon Nhieh nc "~os
his campaign. -. 81.
Anv announcement ~ Mr.. Hoover o. tn's ans !"
..;ve "a pclicics or appointments wcaid prove so"'-
What embarrassing to President Coolidge Though uh-
rue=.:snsbIy q would be a great reief % mana p0"-
sieisns v hose curiosity has been vhettsd by his silence
wh.n ths tine comes for Hoover 10 assume his duties
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-08
The World and All
FOR WISE CHILDREN
By Charles 4. uriscoli

alice in Wonderland" is about the most entertain
Ing book. all around. that I have read to my children.
Entertaining all around. J say. because il entertained
me even more than Il entertained the children. and the
didn't miss a line Of it.
Alice" IS hard 10 beat, and maybe Il never will Be-
beaten. But there is no good reason why somebody
shouldn't Try his hand at doing something just as good
along similar lines. modernized.
That's just what has happened.
I've just finished reading to the children ~Cind.r.
elias Garden" b. ". Mscneile Dixon. published b. the
Oxford University Press. American Branch. read IL
in chapter instruments. one chapter each night. after
the girls hsd'been tucked in. II was great medicine.
Strange it i, bat true. that the best books fer chill.
dren are books that make a strong appeal to adults.
There is much sly satire in Alice and also in Gin.
the adult, reading the story aloud to the children for
the story's sake, gets a great kick cut Of the satire thai
the children miss.
Pilgrims Progress" i 4 great book because II has
a powerful appeal to the child and the adult alike
Hendrix Willem Van Loon owes much Of his popularity
to the fact that he can write history for children IN
language that Is appreciated BY the parents. too. Or.
William 7. Hern-eays wild Animal Interviews is
popular because. while children Fan understand i and
appreciate il, il conveys much valuable information VI
adults who like animals.
On my list Of c~hildren's hooks. Alice comes frat.
but "Cindcrellas Garden comes second. without any
apologies whatsoever And for reading aloud to modern
American children. there IL very little choice betHser
NC tr~- y n 9th srs absolutely essential to ths
educational Entertainment Of modern children.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-08
This was their last number.

This was their last number.
Byrd forgot the WEAKNESS that
submerged her just a little while
ago. She looked quickly around at
the groups OF dancers waiting for
them to begin. L5rry's tall figure
was d%iscernible. watching her intent
~ but without interest lie had re-
moved his mask and his expression
seemed utterly weary with the keen
est disappointment. Secretly she
eNulted . He was disappointed be
cause he had expected 10 find her.
She would put n little Of that e.
ultation itno this dance. Indeed
she would
Mr.. Remenoff announced that this
was the butterfly dance known ms
"Papilion."
They began, two i~mpersonal, fan
They began two i~mpersonal, fan
tastic characters. changing slowly
into gay, fitting figures endowed
with the mystery and enchantmcnt.
They they became irresponsible
lisht-o-lovcs. flying through tho air.
fitting across the room IN arch Re-
treat and gay pursuit
They were sprighty. agile, mis-
ch%ievous. spry, selfish, hooking and
ridiculing.
Then appears Papillor, whose flut-
tering butterfly grace filled her
partner with rapture. Her flutterinE
steps eludeS her companion; snr
leads him here and there IN a dizzy
maze. and is gone out OF reach at
the very moment when her pursuer
thinks to have imprisoned her.
Suddenly Byrd's steps hesitated,
and she felt a strange sensation or
WEAKNESS. Something foreign was
creeping over her, like an aaaes-
thctir pouring into her blood. The
thought made her cold. She was
afraid shsw as going to faint
She took a few wild steps toward
Larry in n laundering flight and
collapsed IN an inert heap a few
feet from him. She lay there un-
conscious. a huddled heap Of misery.
There was wild confusion. Fred
rushed forward. but Larry had her
already in his arms and was start
ing toward the stairs with her. MI
Rcmenoff was at his heels. Larry
cerricd her into the guest room
"Eet was too much for her" said
Mr. Remenoff, ringing his hands.
"Oh. eet ees all my fault. Let US
call the doctor. rucekl"
"Gct her clothes off first order
"a Larry. taking charge Of things.
where's the phone, Fred7'
Fred had called o maid. snd with
Tiny's help they had already start
ed II unlock the many fastsnings.
The men were in the hall when they
heard Tiny shrek. They rushed
back.
"Why. it's Byrd" they heard her
say, in thunder-struck tones.
(TO BE CONTINUED
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-08
One Cent a Day
Brings $lC0 a Month
Thousands Taking Advantage Of
Liberal Insurance Offer. Policy
Sent Free for Inspection

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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-08
OR MAYBE C%ROCHETING

The young man in TIE corner
looked bored. and his host was
touched. Picking up M opened box
of cigars, he walked across 10 his
guest.
Have a cigar" he asked.
"No, thanks. | don't smoke"
The other was rather surprised,
but he tried again.
"Have a drink
Never touch IT,"
well. let's 20 I'm with the girls
and d~arre--and the host linked his
arm in that OF the young man.
"Sorry." hesitated the youth. "but
I really don't dance. you know"
The other was d~umbf0unded.
"Look here" he concluded lame
~. "my wife has a ball OF wool and
a couple Of needles-what about a
SPOT Of knitting7s
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-08
By CHARLES r. STEWART


WASHINGTON, Jan. Slim Wat
son Of Indiana Is the republican
regulars" choice for the q. o. n,
senate leadership when Charley Cur
tbs steps out Of its next March, or
sooner. preliminary 10 stepping into
the vice presidency.
Only one thing may keep the reg
ulsrs from ratifying this, their
choice. They may not ratify II il Mr..
Hoover kicks too hard.
Or they may ratify IL, no matter
how hard Mr.. Hoover kicks. But
probably not. The members of the
majority on Capitol Hill arc a caEey
crew. They will hardly fancy antaE-
onizing the new White House tenant
at the very beginning of his term.
Later-if he rubs it in-who knows!
Some people think IL deroEatory 10
speak Of a political parsonage as an
integral part of "the machine"
Yet there be politicians who glory
In u.
Senator James r. Watson. for in
stance, prides himself on being an
Organization man."
During the pre-cnrvcntion cam
paign, when he was fighting for the
G.. q. r. presidential nomination on
his own account. Jim dwelt much on
the fact that there could be no doubt
concerning the E%enuincness Of hi
republication. The way he said X
more than implied that there was
considerable doubt concerning the
re~nuineneSs Of Mr.. Hoover's.
The Hoover-ites violently resented
this sort Of talk. by Jim and his
friends. denouncing IL rs grossly un-
fair. They really were angry. and
whether Il has worn off yet, or not.
remains to be seen.
Perhaps Mr.. Hoover will elect to
be f~orgiving. Perhaps he holds q
rrudre.
This personal equation must r.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-08

Who am II What is my profsss
sion? What city office do ! hold in
Indianapolis?
Who sometimes IL referred 20 as
the Sage Of Concord
Which state sometimes IN called
"Turpentine?
what IL the capital OF Finlsndf
"Hc that II ready TO slip with his
feet Is as q lamp despised in the
thought Of him that 10 ct ease"
Where Ia this passage found In the
Today In the Past
Matthias Baldwin complsted his
first locomotive. on this date, i'm 1881.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-08
DINNER
Stories
CONVINCED

"A Chicago man took an extra drink
Of corn whiskey. and shortly began
to see reptiles and animals in assort-
"a c~olors. He rented n room and
opened n museum. People paid 35
cents admission and when they saw
only an empty room they called .
policeman. The policeman was going
I'd arest him.
The man rot him off 1T y corner
and gave him a drink. The police
nan gave the man 5000 for a half
interest in the show.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-08
Timely Views
REAL RAILROAD PROGRESS NOTED
By GEN. ". W. ATTERBuRY
President, Pennsylvania Railroad.

William Wallace Atterbury was born At New
Albany, Ind, Jan. 81, 1855. He is a graduate OF
Yale university. and holds three honorary degrees.
he began his career as an apprentice IN the Altoo-
ma shops Of the Pennsylvania railroad IN 1885, and
gradually climbed to the office of president, to
which he was elected in 1925. In 1917 he was IN
charge Of the erection Of the United States mill
tary railroads in France. during the World war, and
was commissioned b~rigsdier general. He has re-
ceiyed several decorations from foreign countries.
and has been awarded the Distinguished Service
Medal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-08

Answers 90 Foregoing Questions
!. Meredith Nicholson; ~noveliEt-
councilman.
?. Ralph Waldo Emerson.
r. North Carolina.
a. HalsinRforH.
r. Job. xii, q.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-08
AN ERROR

"Do you mean 10 tell me you
couldn't see me coming on q straight
piece or road like this ~ said the
owner or the very small car after the
collision.
Sorry. guv'nor." said the lorry
driver; III thought IL were . nv or
me gindsrreen."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-08

he can be relied upon to display the same energy, vizor
and bread understanding displayed in connection with
his work as food administrator during the war and
later as head Of the commerce department
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-08
6 6 6

- . Prescription Tor
Colds- Grippe, Flu. Dengue,
Bi'ior5 Fever ard Malaria.
Il - the m<ssE spssa3 remedy Lno~n.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-08

Today'B Horoscope
Persons born on this day are often
discouraged because they continually
have to struggle against worldly ten
denotes. They always seem TO strike
snsgs that disturb their serenity.
They should try to see the bright
side OF things more often.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-08

"The greatest on faults. I should
say. Is to be conscious OF nons."-
Carlyle.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-04-10
NEW WAR POST Or
CANNED AT NEW ULM

Post Number 1,648 of the Veterans
of Foreign Wars was organized and
installed in the Armory at New Ulm
Thursday night, seventeen members
being initiated at that time. The
establishment of the post was author
lied by State Commander ]. E. Begin
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-04-10

and the ceremonies of installation
were under the supervision of A. A.
Dittrich, and Post Dept. Commander
Phil F. Comstock and his Ritualistic-
teahm form Mankato. Albert PA
ender was named as commander of
the organization.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-04-10

It's great life if you don't get
spring fever.-Ex.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-08-08
POWER COMPANY
CHIEF PLEASED
WITH SERVICE.

Joe Z. King, district manager of
The Southern Sierras Power Com
pany, expresses himself as pleased
over the efficiency Of two power
lines into the Imperial valley as
demonstrated by the manner in
which service was maintained dur
ing the recent electrical storms and
cloudbursts that resulted in the
washout Of four miles of roadbed
and track of the Southern Pacific
railroad near INLAND.
During this entire period, there
were but three Interruptions i'll pow
er with total time of only II min
utes lost in the valley, although both
lines were struck by lightning scv-
cral times both Saturday and Sun
day, requiring the replacement OF
insuIators.
One Imperial valley lineman was
Inarooned all night north of inland
as a result Of the floods, while on
the firing line in readiness to com
bat any trouble that might show up
Imperial Valley press., 1929-08-08
MISS GLENN TO
TAKE CHARGE OF
HOME DEPARTMENT

Miss Florence Glenn will join the
local A Agricultural Extension Service
staff soon after the first of Septem
ber to take the place of Mrs. Mary
Little Thomas who resigned as
home demonstration agent on July
/, according to an announcement
made by Farm Advisor Frank
Beyschlag.
Concerning Miss Glenn, the State
Leader Of Home Demonstration
Agents in California, Miss Harriet
G. Eddy, has just written the fol
lowing:
Miss Florence Glenn is being
assigned as home demonstration
agent for Imperial County. 1t is
with deepest satisfaction that we
make this assignment, for Imperial
County can count itself fortunate in
having Miss Glenn as Il member of
the Agricultural Extension Service
staff. She is a graduate Of TIL
staff. She is a a.graduate of the Iowa
State College at Am2s from which
5f science. In 1925 she took her
graduate var at Colorado
Agricultural College at the end of
Imperial Valley press., 1929-08-08
NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY TO SATISFY LIEN

Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, Carlos Clements, oper-
rating under the fictitious name of
Clements Repair shop, FL Centre,
California, will sell at Public Auc-
tion to the highest bidder for cash,
at 76l Main Street, in the city Of
El Centre, Imperial county, Cali
fornia, on Thursday the 10Th day OF
August, 1922, at = p, m, OF the said
day, the following automobiles; to
satisfy a lien for storage, towing
and repairs; under section No.
5OJl and No. 5O52 of the civil code
Of California, in an amount set op-
posite each automobile, which is
now duo and unpaid.
Ford Coupe, wrecked, license No.
7B5799, motor No. S463761, tow and
storage, $30.50.
Hudson Coach, license No. 2BSSl0,
motor No. 1878, repairs and stor-
age. 5000.
Essex Coach, wrecked, license No.
GZSl57, motor No. 36772S, tow and
storage, $500
Ford Pick Up, wrecked, license
No. lZ4709, motor No. l095229S, tow
and storage, $3.50,
Dated at FL Centre, Calf, this
3rd day of August, 1929.
St1O CARLOS CLEMENTS.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-08-08
MOXI
aa&kaass AtkaskalkSs..sxG1AGaa-

"Iigh Finance is what Old
Man Emerson calls it, but the law
calls it just plain gambling, when
heads Of financial institutions use
their firm S money with which to
speculate
Old Man Emerson is one of the
principals in "The Gamblers" the
latest all talking Warner Bros
Vitaphone picture which plays to
night and tomorrow night at FoS
Imperial Airdome.
The shrewd and Illicit dealings of
the "money crowd are 81 thl
background of the story, with T
forceful district attorney who is at
tempting to break up their opera
tions, is one of the chief roles in
tha picture.
An all star east headed by Lois
Wilson and II. 3. Warner, anc
which includes George Fawcett
Jason Robards, Johnny Arthur
Frank Canpcau, Pauline Garon anc
Charles SclIon, presents IN excel
lent play comparable with any thaf
might be seen en- the lcgitimat.
stage.
The film is based on the story b.
Charles Klein, which had It lon,
run on the stage and which ha.
been played by read and stock com
panics all over the country, proc
that the story is OF unusually hisI
calibre.
Michael Curtiz. who has made ;
name for himself as director
particularly since the advent Of tht
"talkies,'' was at the megaphonr
for "Thc Gamblers. >
All the cast have had years O
experience on the stage and screen
and are in the front ranks of film
successes.