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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-30
TEXAS DAILY PRESS LEAGUE
Foreign Advertising Representatives

Dallas. Texas, 512 Mercantile Bank Building.
Kansas City. Mo. 3o6 Coca Cola Building.
Chicago, Ill. Association Building.
New York. $50 Madison Avenue.
st. Louis, 500 Star Building.
Los Angeles. Cal, Room 1o15 New Orpheum Bldg,
s. Broadway.
San Francisco. Cal, 3l8 Kohl Building.
Seattle. Wash, 507 Leary Building.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-30

Scientists have found that milk contains some of
J chemical elements used In making fireworks.
sgbe that's why the youngsters occasionally act the
rAthey do.-MarshaIl County Minn Banner.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-30

district authorities. If Sinclair stays three
the District jail. he1 own it.-Tampa
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-30
Today's Horoscope
THE SUNS ATMOSPHERE
BY Arthur ID. Carpenter

BY Arthur d. Carpenter
Surrounding the sun, enveloping
its philosophers and its reversing
layer, is another distinctive gas
eous layer called the chromosphere.
or coolr-sphere, 10000 miles in
depth. 1t is composed largely Of
hydrogen and helium, the two
lightest eyements known to the
physicist, atomic weights being
1.Oo8 and 1000, respectively. At the
time Of a total eclipse Of the sun.
when the moon entirely covers the
philosophers, the chromoSphere ap-
pears along the edge of the dark
moon as a marrow crescent. This
crescent, which flashes for only a
moment. is a rich scarlet in col \
The chromosphere is frequently
ferred to as the suns atmosphere
(More Tomorrow
Answers to Foregoing Questions
]. Eva LeGallienne; actress:
Civic Hepetory theater.
2. Elysium.
3. Eminent Domain.
4. Proverbs xviii, 81.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-30

Who am I? What Is my profess
sion? With what organization am
I associated?
In classical mythology where did
the souls of the good dwell after
death?
What is the right of a sovereign
to appropriate property for public
use called?
Death and life are in the power
of the tongue: and they that love
it shall eat the fruit thereof"
Where is this passage found in the
Bible?
Today's Horoscope
Persons born on this day are
thrifty and good citizens. They
are fond of their families and on
tented although not so ~contented
that they lack ambition.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-30
The Once Over
AS MISS GALLEY VIEWS 1T

Marion Ialley, opera star, to quit career and bu
4 farm-News ltem).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-22
GARF|NCKEL LEASES
BUS|NESSPROPERTY
1922 and 1924 Street to
Be Occupied by Two
Concerns.

Two downtown business properties, at
1922 and 1924 F street, have been leased
for terms of 20 years each by Julius
Garfinckel, the owner, one to be occu-
pied by an out-of-town store company
and the other by a local women's wear
establishment, it is announced by Carl
G. Rosinski, realtor, who handled nego-
tiations.
I. Miller & Sons, Inc, shoe manu-
featuring concern, has leased 1922 F
street, and will open a shop there after
extensive remodeling operations as a
regular unit store. It Is reported that
the concern will spend approximately
$4,000 In improving and equipping the
building for its use.
The property at 1924 r street is to
be occupied by local women's clothing
concern, which will rebuild and mod
ernize the present structure to suit its
needs. The property will provide more
than $500 square feet Of merchandise
ing space. All lines of women'S apparel,
from popular-price to better grade
goods, will be handled, it is stated.
The two properties have been used
for additional display space In connec-
ton with the women's department
store of Julius Garflnckel q Co., in the
building at the corner Of Thirteenth
street. A new home for the Garfinckel
store is being erected on the northwest
corner Of Fourteenth and r streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-22
ASSOCIATED PRESS
TO CHANGE OFFICES
Quarters to Be Moved to
Third Floor in Star
Building.

The Washington bureau of the As
ISOLATED Press will move into more
spacious quarters in the new wing Of
The Star Building in the Fall under
arrangements now being completed, 1t
was announced today by Byron Price,
head Of the bureau.
The washington Offices Of the Asso-
ciated Press for many years have been
located in The Star Building, on the
second floor. The new quarters on the
third floor have wide frontage on
Eleventh street.
Larger quarters were required by the
press bureau, which has grown greatly
in size In recent years as demand In
creased for news from the National
Capital. In the new Offices will be
space for the feature service Of the
A. p. and its photo laboratories, which
now are located, respectively, on the
third and seventh floors, as well as the
newsroom, telegraphers and o11ces for
executives
The floor Of the newsroom will be of
linoleum and the walls will have spe-
cial Sound-board provisions to deaden
the noise Of the telegraph instruments.
The space on the second floor to be
vacated by the A. p. bureau will be
remodeled extensively as the new Of
fees OF the Washington Board of
Trade, now located on the fifth floor
In The Star Building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-22

lamps Of pewter, pressed glass and
china, equipped with shades Of chintz,
paper or parchment, with old-style
fashion prints as decorations.
For the modern type of home, lamps
showing severe lines, vivid (but pleas
ing) colorings and shapes which are dis
tinctly different are In keeping with the
house.
II you have an English home, neither
Of the above styles would be appro-
PIRATE: but you would no doubt be de-
lighted with the lamp shown in the
Illustration. The base is Of bronze,
which blends so beautifully with the
conservative architecture and furnish
ings Of an early English living room,
and the shade is Of embroidered linen
The embroidery Is executed in wool and
the design Is carried out along the lines
Of the Jacobean. The background OF
the shade might be natural tone and
the interlining pale amber, to give Q
warm glow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-22
BANK BANDIT is KILLED.

OKLAHOMA CITY, June az P).-
Frustrated in an attempt to rob the
First National Bank of Moore, town
IL miles south Of here, q young rob-
Der was killed and another wounded
yesterday by an armed guard posted in
the bank in anticipation of the at
tempt.
The dead man was identified as Rob-
ert Yon, about IS years old, of Altoona.
Pa, and the wounded as A. c. Heatley,
-, of st. Adams, Long Island, N. Y.
Heatley told ofilcers he recently had de-
serted from Fort D. A. Russell, Wyo
He said his father was building In
spector In New York City. Roy Goss
20, worker in a garage at Moore, shot
both men from q rear room Of the bank
after they had held up Otto Hayes.
bOOkkeeper
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-22

An eight-story brick and concrete
apartment house, having q construction
cost estimated at 100000 Is to be
erected at 1s45 Columbia road by q
new syndicate Of local investors known
as the Mintwood Corporation, accord
ing to plans filed with the District
building inspector, Col. John w. Och
mann.
Construction is to be started next
week by the r. p. Witty Co., builders
The building will be erected from
plans by Louis r. Rouleau, local archi-
tect. The building, which viii con-
tain 121 apartment suites OF one, two
and three rooms, kitchen and bath, will
be known as the Mintwood Apartments
The building is to be OF modern
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-22
THREE APARTMENT
BUILDINGS TRADED
Faraday, Rocksboro and Uni
versity Are Acquired by
Eugene A. Smith, Inc.

Eugene A. Smith, Inc. has acquired
three Washington apartment properties
from the Capital Apartment Corpora
ton in a transaction in which the pur-
chaser traded in two tracts of land
in the Silver Spring. Md, section and
was placed on the properties in the
transaction, it was stated. The apart
ments acquired by Eugene A. Smith,
Inc, are the Faraday, 1860 Irving
street. five-story building containing
Sc apartment suites; the Rocksboro. a
flve-Story building at TIT r street,
containing so apartment units. and the
University Apartments. 2210 e street,
a three STORY building containing 1s
apartment units.
The University Apartments since has
been reSold to an unnamed investor,
the Smith company states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-22
X STREET PROPERTY
SOLD FOR $4,000
Murray Apartment Co. Acquires
Improved Lot 24x90
Feet in Size.

Business and apartment property at
1925 X street, adjoining the Carlton
Hotel, has been acquired by the MUIR
ray Apartment Co., It was announced
today by the James J. hampton Co.,
which handled negotiations.
The consideration was reported to
be approximately $4,000. The prop
erty has q frontage Of about "a feet on
K street and . depth Of about 90 feet.
It Is improved by . three-story
structure.
The property was purchased from
Laura r. Jick1ing, who held title for
an unnamed out-of-town investor.
The Murray Apartment Co. was rep
resented by Earl Ready Of the District
Title Insurance Co.
The building has an ONCE on the
first floor, offlces and an apartment
on the second floor and apartments on
the third floor. There is also . four
car garage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-22
PLAN 100000 APARTMENT
AT 1845 COLUMBIA ROAD

architectural design, Of fireproof con-
struction. There win be provision for
six stores on the FIRST floor. The ex-
terror viii be OF face brick and stone
trimming. There will be lobby on the
the Mintwood street front.
The site, purchased some time ago
from Harry Crandall, has a frontage Of
about 1855 feet on Columbia road and
about 164 feet on Mintwood street. The
building win be served by electric ele-
vators and will have mechanical re-
frigeration. Each apartment Is to have
porch.
The apartment was made possible by
recent change In the zoning regu-
lations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-22
CUSTOMS OFFICER HELD
FOR PROBE ON CHARGES
Deputy at Ca1exico, Calf, Accused
of Adopting "Autocratie
Methods"

BY the Associated Press.
CALEXICO, Calf, June 22.-The
Treasury Department yesterday started
investigation Of charges of "autocratic
methods" made by the Calexico Cham
Der Of Commerce against Harvey Shep-
herd, deputy collector of customs here.
Charles w. Salter and George IsaacS,
investigators from district headquarters
in Los Angeles, questioned directors OF
the Chamber Of Commerce and Shep-
herd.
The commercial organization asked
Shepherds removal week ago, citing
several alleged instances Of interference
In business intercourse between Calexico
and Mexican, the Mexican city adjoin-
ing. Shepherd was charged with hav-
ing delayed and searched Gov. Abelardo
Of the northern district of Lower Call
fornia on two occasions when the Mexi-
can governor sought to cross into the
United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-22
SEAPLANE IN CRASH.

NEW LONDON, Conn, June "a CP,.-
A seaplane owned by the American Air
Express crashed into small unoccupied
launch anchored in the Thames River
early last night just after the Yale
Harvard varsity race was completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-22
Home in Good Taste
ny SARA HMAND.

The type of room should be seriously
considered when the electrical equip
ment is selected. A lamp, while small,
is just as important as q larger and
more prominent. piece of furniture and
If it is In the wrong style the entire
room suffers
For the colonial house we like to use
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-22

The plane was badly damaged. but the
pilot was rescued.
The plane. moored to a boat during
the race, attempted to take on Q few
minutes afterward, but failed to gain
sufficient altitude, crashing into the
launch. The plane then took o nose
dive into the river. The pilot was
picked up by Coast Guard cutter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-22

Highways recently opened in Brazil
make 1t possible for the first time to
enjoy a thousand-mile auto trip in that
country,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-22

tasty opposed the free lot system.
Seven States revoke the license Of any
real estate broker or salesman who en-
cages In the free lot scheme"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-11-27
MANKATO

DOES NOT OPERATE
Many in this community will avail
themselves of the opportunity to visit
DR.. Doran at Mankato during his
free offer.
The doctor pays special attention
to the SCIENCE OF INTERNAL
MEDICINE AND DIETETICS. He is
trying conscientiously to eliminate
surgery in his treatment of disease
as far as possible.
He has to his credit many wonder
full results in disease of stomach
Especially ulcers), glands especial
ly goitre), ailments of women, dis
ease of liver and. bowels, as infected
gall bladder, gall stones, appendicitis,
chronic constipation, colitis, auto
intoxication and rectal ailments, cir
culation disturbances as high or low
blood pressure, heart and blood dis
orders, skin, nerves, bladder, kidneys,
bed-wetting, weak lungs, tonsils, ade-
noids, metabolic disturbances such as
rheumatism, sciatica, leg ulcers and
chronic catarrh.
Medicines are prescribed and pre-
pared for each individual case in his
private laboratory, also special at
tention given to diet as to proper
balance and selection of foods.
For this service nominal charge
is made.
DR.. Doran is regular graduate in
medicine and surgery and is licensed
by the State of Minnesota.
Married women must be accompan-
led by their husbands.
Office Mankato, Minnesota,
102 Hotel Saulpaugh. 21-3ts.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1929-11-27
Dec. Is LAST DAY
for Free Consultation
DIR. DORM

SPECIALIST
in internal cedicine for
thirty years.
Will give free consultation every
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of
each week until Wednesday, Dec. IS.
Will be in his office, Room 1O2 at
the Saulpaugh Hotel
MANKATO
Every Monday,
Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Office hours from 10 a. m. to A p. m.
DOES NOT OPERATE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-01
OPTIMISM PERVADES LOCAL BUSINESS
Expected Falling Off in Trade Fails to Materialize.
Capitals Notwithstanding Pay Roll and Non
Industrial Character Are Factors

business in December and during the
year 1880 will show us further gain
over 1929.
THE foregoing statements concern
our sales not only in Washington, D. c.,
but in the States of Maryland, West
Virginia, Virginia and North and South
Carolina, as well as portions of Eastern
Tennessee, Eastern Kentucky and North
crn Georgia.
I'VE do not believe that general BUSH
ness of staple commodities will suffer
because of the recent disturbances of
the stock market, and believe that any
harm done by this will be strictly linn
tied to the more expensive Injuries
which may be dispensed with by the
great mass of the people for the time
being. until they are sure that all is
WE'LL"
Not only does survey of repre-
sentative business men disclose optimism
about business generally, but 1t reveals
sincere confidence in the efficacy of
the program put under way by Presi-
dent Hoover. The expression Of Mr.
Wilkins Is characteristic of the opinion
shared in by virtually all the business
leaders in Washington.
I'VE further believe" said wilkins,
that Mr.. Hoover has handled the sit
uation to date in most admirable
manner and that with the reduction
of taxes and the tremendous building
campaign which Is now being planned
that 1890 in toto should prove an even
better year than 1928 and 1929"
Basis for Trade Depression
Believed Nom Existent.
Mark Lansburgh of Lansburgh Bros
department store, chairman of the de-
partment store group of the Merchants
and Manufacturers Association:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-01

poper, but AL the while Washington and
the country have been and are still
growing bigger and more use:ul. De-
velopnents have far exceeded the
dreams Of our most rosy opt.mists.
Washington has always heen q good
buy and II Is a better one today.
'Washington'S security is manifest IN
the big building program that Is going
on right now and IS guaranteed for the
future. And that goes for the balance
OF the country.
''The National Capital is not a specu-
lation. It is substantial irVcstinert
that constitutes place OF oontertmen,
for those who are alive today and also
holds guarantees fo- our children that
assure their future.
Our bank balance en- the last day
of the month is the greatest in ou
history our sales have doubled ard W
see no reason why this will rot confirm
throughout the next IL months AMI Or.
provided, of course. We at the head
the business and every one coanccte
with 1t do q fair days work Such pr
Torrance has paid dividends that ."
highly gratifying"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-01

Trend Toward Wise Investment
Regarded as Certain.
Paul j. Crummett, general manager
Dome Oil Co.:
THE people who have been tempe
rarily embarrassed by the present 81
uation will undoubtedly curtail the
expenditures, which will have some g
feet on collectio and sales for a Will
but the eventual result will be. I fec
trend toward wise investment instead
of reckless speculation"
Nm luctuating Buying Power
Here Assures RealtOr.
John A. Petty, secretary, washington
Real Estate Board:
During the present period of hest
fancy and wavering confidence Wash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-01

the previous year. During the first 10
days of November a study of figures
shows the same trend more new cars
and more used cars being registered
than in the first 10 days OF November
1928: These figures indicate present
stability of business and give an en-
couraging picture Of the future"
Non Industrial, Washington
Has Steady Trade.
B. B Burgunder, treasurer, S. Kann
Sons Co, department store:
I'VE believe that there will be prac-
tically no difference in business condi-
lions mere as result OF the stock
market fluctuations. Our November
trade will total between and per
cent ahead of November Of last yeai
The index for Washington In October
was 80 per cent above that figure for
October. 1928, and the trade handled
by this firm was something above that
figure.
We have noted no real difference
IN the buying tendency Of customers
recently, rs compared with last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-01

mas shopping season will be heightened
with the distribution tomorrow of
$7500,0 900 in Christmas savings funds,
This being an increase of 100000 over
1928. 1t is encouraging to know that
there is greater per cent of subscribers
TO these funds here than elsewhere.
indicating the purposeful saving habits
of residents of this city. Distribution
of this large sum will put more money
into circulation here. Conditions here
are easier in financial way. with more
money in circulation. Conditions should
be even more assuring with the leader
ship of President Hoover bringing about
co-opera ton and concerted effort among
great industries of the country In over
coming what might have become a
state Of hysteria without cause"
New Cars as Barometer
Show Trade Gain.
Rudolph Jose, president and treas
urer, Washington Cadillac Co.:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-01


now in the making are also being
worked out with a feeling of optimism,
for we see no reason why retail busl-
ness in Washington should not con-
tinue to forge ahead.
with the great building program
of the Government well under way and
new work contemplated, with the Gov
eminent contemplating no reduction IN
the number of its employees, but rather
the increase which the natural growth
of, the Governments business must re-
quire, we can see only bright clouds
upon the business horizon of our city"
Similar expressions were Forthcoming
from business elements outside the de-
partment store field. Whatever slack
ening in business that is apparent is
ascribed more generally to competition
than to a fundamental weakness Of buy
ing power.
Long Awaited Depression
Fails to Arrive.
The statement of George Harris Of
Harris e. Ewing, photographers, fur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-01

opinion is that the first six months OF
the new year will be quiet, but that the
latter half of the year will mere than
cover in returns to business"
Company Increases Personnel
As Business Gains.
F. w. Harper, E. Morrison Paper Co.,
head of stationers' section, Merchants
and Manufacturers Association:
Business in our line is better than
the same time last year. We are taking
on employees rather than cutting them
of and are prepared for good business"
CurtaiIment Is Not Considered
IN Face Of Advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-01
Continued From First PageJ

Christmas trade promises to reach
high levels. Washington banks yester-
day mailed Christmas savings fund
checks aggregating $7,5OO,00O to $1,000
subscribers in the Capital; more than
1000 increase over those participating
last year. It is conServatively estimated
that 40 per cent of this total, or s., 000,-
600, Is almost Immediately turned back
into Christmas buying.
Two Factors Are Cited.
Two factors were pointed to by tie
ma jority of business leaders as of major
importance in encouraging them to car
~ on their plans with confidence. They
were:
A basic purchasing power in Wash
ington represented by Government pay
rolls which is almost Notwithstanding
and little affected by any general bust
ness or industrial depression; and,
The great building program; of the
Government, giving employment to ar
increasing number of persons and ir
turn loosing money into the commodity
markets.
The tax reduction plan and Nation
wide building program put under way
by President Hoover were cited as con-
tributing to q renewal of confidence
Bankers especially heralded these de-
velopments as of material benefit to
business everywhere.
Statements of business men. revealing
the optimism, with which they regard
the future, follow:
Brighter Future Is Assured
In Opinion Of Murphy.
E. J. Murphy, president of the WASH
ington Board of Trade &c. j. Murphy
Co., Inc, paints:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-01

that the corporation tax will be reduced.
These changes will materially benefit
business everywhere"
HoOver's Move 10 Stabilize
Industry Is Lauded.
Joseph A. Berberich, general man
ager, Berberich's:
answering The Stars query. 'How's
Business 1t is a pleasure to report 1t
the best in the 81 years Of this organ
ization.
President Hoover is to be congratu-
lated on calling these conferences of
business leaders. They furnished the
material that chased away the shadows
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-01

I'VE are not
showing great gains
for November, but
business is ahead
of the same period
last year and is
holding its own. ]
think the same is
true of the great
number Of depart
ment stores. II
seems to me there
is no basis for de-
preston. We are
going right ahead.
There has not been
an increase in car
cellations of MGR.
chandise and We
have just as many
EMPLOYEES as last
Eyaor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-01
GOV. ALLEN LAUDS BYRT

BOSTON, November 30 R.-In :,
radio broadcast. Governor Frank {
Allen tonight offered Comdr. Richard
E. Byrd the congratulations of fimsel
and the people Of Massachusetts, on tn,
explorers flight over the South Pole.
I'VE were filled with PRIDE" said thu
governor. when our flag was planted
by you at the North Pole, and again
have completed your successful flight
over the South Pole. We rejoice that
you have achieved at last mans mas
terry over this EARTH"