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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-27
BYRDRAD|OGRAMS
: EXPRESS THANKS
Tell of Gratitude for Elevation
to Rank of Rear
Admiral.
~ the Assoclated Preas.

By the Associated Press
Four radiograms, sent from q tiny
snow-covered hut in the Antarctic, were
received in Washington yesterday from
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, ex-
pressing his gratitude over his recent
elevation In rank by Congress.
The two most personal and informal
messages were addressed to Speaker
Longworth and Chairman Britten of
the House naval committee, another
was received by Senator Swanson Of
virginia, author Of the measure to
make Byrd the youngest of rear adj
miralS, and the receipt of still another
ment.
Message Tells Gratitude.
In the radiogram to Longworth Byrd
said he thought it "a mighty fine thing
OF Congress to rush the bill through to
get here in time for Christmas"
The message to Britten was signed
Dick Byrd" and said that he was COM
ing to Washington upon his return Ito
TEL you how deeply grateful I am for
al you have done for me-" It ended
with the words, .'Warmest regards, old
fellow"
Britten said he had messaged Byrd
that Congress so far has recognized
only his own efforts and that when he
returns he and his colleagues as well
VIII be fittingly honored."
Thanks Senator Swanson.
In thanking Senator Swanson for
sponsoring the bill to raise his rank,
Byrd said that when he returns to the
United States he will bring to the for
mer "a little American flag that have
carried for you on all my flights for
the past three years."
The fourth radiogram was addressed
10 Secretary Adams and was picked up
by the Nays radio station at Tutulla,
samoa, and relayed to Washington. In
lt Byrd acknowledged announcement of
ms advancement in rank and said he
intended to recommend to the Navy
Department recommendations Of Is Navy
men who have contributed greatly to
the success OF our enterprise
Sir Arthur NJ. Sutherland has pre-
eented the ruined castle of Dunstan.
burgh to the British nation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-27
10 KILLED, 200 HURT.

Toll of Traffic Accidents in Los
Angeles Area.
LOS ANGELES, December ~ R.-
Ten persons were killed and nearly 200
injured in a series of traffic accidents
In the metropolitan area over the
Christmas holiday, police reports dis
closed today.
Physicians said probably a score of
the injured were hurt fatally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-27
And in Our Main Floor accessories
We List a Fe'U of the Many Items
Now Drastically Reduced!

Atwood SIip-on Sweaters,
in assorted colors. With round,
wee and collared necks. New
s srriySl'. Were sl!'s. $l.39
NOH ssss... ,....s
Atwood Slip-on and Coat
Sweaters. In assorted colors and
styles. Also new arriv.
ais that were $2.9S. GC 40
NOW ........... ~A'O>
Kayser Chiffon or Service
weight Hosiery. OF fine Silk in
assorted shades. Pointer heels.
In sizes SK to 10. &I Ok
Were $I.95. NOW. =. RA'OO
10 Pairs Of Silk Chiffon
Hosiery with French heels (sIisht
irresulars). In assorted
sizes and shades. Were QOo
$l.lS. NOW .......... W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-27

Real Leather and Suede
Handbags, in the newest shapes,
shades and trims. Were excel.
lent values at $4.05. GO 20
NOW .............. %S'V/
50 Boud0ir and Living Room
Pillows, of fine Rayon and We.
lour. Assorted shapes n d
shades. Were sos. CD 90
NOW .............. w-~
Lingerie cIearancei Crepe
de Chine Step-ins. Were $l.95.
Now $l.60. Society Crepe Slips.
Were 81. Now S9c.
PIdII, Night Gowns. 60c
NOW ................. W.
Silk Umbrellas either
solid colors or fancy effects. IL
ribs, wooden sticks, end assorted
fancy handles. Were Cd 20
$S.SS. NOW ....... ~T'O/
Main Floor Accessories
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-27

Smoking by women in England is IN
creasing so rapidly that It Is predicted
that soon they will consume more
Gags" than men
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-27

Science has not delved down to more
than about Is miles toward the earth's
interior-that is, 1-320th of the whole
way through.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-27

Just s Lovely Rayon NegIigees,
in lowered designs with contrast
ing bands on front. @Q 90
Were $s.oS. NOW. %""O|
Odds and ends Of real inn
ported French Kid Gloves. Good
styles but broken sizes 1925
Were sos. Now. ~~
Imported Fabric Gloves.
Smart styles in Grey and Tan.
Sizes Sh to 7lz in the
H lot; Were to si9S' $l.5O
Leatherette Rainc oats Of
waterproofed Leatherette in Black
and Brown. Lined all the way
through. Were $3.50. @Q Ok
NOW liz Thrift Debt.) %OsUO
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-22
The Stars Say
For Saturday, March %.
By CENEVIEVE KEWBLE.


|" HIS days astral activities be-
speak the joys. the benefits
and aspirations OF true life and
true love. with the capacity for
maturing all that they forecast.
either in the direction Of business or
personal ambitions. Both depart
ments Of being will be crowned with
success and qualification. Specula-
tive and financial operations should
thrive under a benign and expand
ing Jupiter. and social, domestic,
romantic and artistic associations
should react to the benefices Of
Venus. But be careful in speech and
writings.
Those whose birthday il is are on
the eve Of an important year, with
matters Of both personal and bust
ness import flourishing and bring
ing desired fruition and graduation.
But there is slight peril from glibness
and writings. a child born on this
day should be endowed most graci-
ously and sturdily with all those
qualities and graces making for per-
sonal happiness and worldly success.
But a tendency to ex~pediency,
"cleverness." or prevarication should
be nipped in the bud in youth.
Fhoerer Tires fru life .ciU lore
true lore.-Nrs. BroiUning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-22

The juice of half a lemon added to a tumbler
of hot water, and taken upon arising, tones
up the liver, stimulating it into action, thus help
ing to achieve a clear, healthy skin and sparkling
eyes. This also will help to keep the weight
down without injury to the system.
The bleaching properties of lemon surpass
those of any other fruit and form a base for
many of the well-known and successfully used
bleaches.
Pat a little lemon juice over the skin to be
a burning or tingling sensation results, or if the
skin becomes blotched. If either reaction occurs,
it is a warning that straight lemon juice is too
strong for your skin. Therefore the lemon juice
must be diluted with water. Equal parts water
and lemon juice is an excellent proportion and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-22

Amy old not
wait for further comment or
questioning from Noel. With
rough kindness, he grasped the
boy by the arm.
You'll have a fine bout with
pneumonia if you linger around here
much longer" he said. You're
blue and shivering with cold now.
Come into the house at nce
There's q good fire. We've been sit.
ting up, Ginning, and there'n be
hot coffee in a jiffy, or I gravely
misjudge the charming chatelaine Of
the farmhouse. All! JIM" as that
dependable guardian came from the
direction Of the house. will you
put up the car? Everything quiet?"
Yes, sir. Not a sound, sir"
oh" Noel said in a low but tense
voice as Jim climbed into the car.
then there was something-you've
been watching here-did they try to
get Mary?"
Mr.. Underwood's voice was as
masterful as the movement with
which he was p~ropelling Noel to.
ward the house, although his words
held his usual note of burlesque.
"Batten down the hatch, boy" he
said. "All questions barred for the
next half hour. Me goil friend here
has just told you that Mary's all
right, and you heard the faithful
henchman put his official o. X on
the subject. So say no more. lad.
say no more"
The boy was too near collapse to
be anything but submissive. and he
was silent while Mr.. Underwood
rushed him up the steps and into
the library where Lillian was stand
ing near the fireplace in which
flames were leaping from swapping
fagots heaped around a great log.
"Ah-h!" Lillian's husband grinned
appreciatively at her as he deftly
steered Noel to the chair nearest the
fire and put him into 1t. II knew
the wife Of me cart would keep the
home fires burning for me and my
pals-and gals"-he threw a mis-.
chievous wink in my direction.
First Aid" Treatment.
But Lillian IA paying no atten.
ton to him. She had taken a quick
look at Noel and then moved swiftly
toward the kitchen. ] followed her
glance and saw that the boy was
shaking with a chill.
There's about a cup Of coffee still
hot" she said, and as I followed her,
/ drew Mr.. Underwood's attention to
a blanket at the head Of the couch,
kept there for Mother Graham's use.
MI. Underwood strobe toward it, and
was wrapping it around Noel as /
went into the hall.
Lillian was pouring the coffee into
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|L0ve's Awakening rs s.: s;%: s ~s%. Of a
Noel, Chilled BY His Vigil, Is Warmed and Comtorted by the
Household.
BY Adele Garrison

a cup as I entered the kitchen.
That must be awful by now" l
said with the dislike Of a coffee
drinker for anything save the
freshly made beverage.
at is" she returned. but it's
piping hot. and that's the necessary
thing just now. You can rustic some
fresh if you like. I put a kettle Of
water on a few minutes ago and it's
Just boiling"
She took in the cup Of hot coffee,
and l hastily prepared a fresh pot,
putting some little cakes OF katie's
baking on the tray beside the coffee
service. When l brought it into the
library Noel was sitting relaxed in
his chair, with closed eyes. The
blanket was still wrapped around
him. but he was no longer %shivering.
Here, lad, rouse yourself and wei.
come Hebe," Mr.. Underwood de-
claimed, and as Noel opened his eyes
and saw me, he flushed in en-
barrassed fashion. But Lillian inter-
rupted his flustered excuses.
1T would be a little more to the
point If you doubled for Hebe your
self" she told her husband caus-
tically. That trays heavy"
Noel Still Worries.
He gave her an elaborate, compre-
hending wink as he crossed to me
and took the tray from my hands.
"'Scuse me Lady Fair" he said.
Me slipped"
Get ready for some real coffee,
Noel" Lillian said, giving her hus-
band an approving little nod. THAT
last was simply medicine. But this
well you know what Mrs. Graham
can do with a coffee pot"
Indeed, l do" Noel said happily,
his self-possession restored by Lii.
lian's thoughtful ruse. And /
mustn't keep you people up any
longer. If you don't need me any
longer. I'll go to the hotel. but not
before I've had my coffee, he
smiled shyly at me.
I shot a quick inquiring look at
Lillian, received an asserting answer
and spoke authoritatively.
You'll go nowhere tonight except
upstairs to Mr.. Graham's room. Mr..
Underwood will see that you're fitted
out with everything necessary"
But" Noel protested slowly.
THAT will mean that I shall be
here tomorrow. I thought you didn't
wish me to see Mary at present"
you won't see Mary" I said
quietly.
He sprang to his feet, throwing
aside the blanket wrapped around
him.
What are you keeping from me?"
he cried. Where is Mary? What
has happened to herr"
Continued TOmorroW1
Copyright. 1929. Newspaper Feature Service. Inc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-22

away" The little shadow-children
gave an exclamation OF surprise-all
except Hand, who was very smart
and knew that May flies flew about
in May.
Where are you going to fly to?"
she asked.
Il haven't made up my mind, YETI
the May fly replied.
"Why don't you fly to African"
said Yam. It's very nice in Africa"
Thank you" said the May fly
gratefully, II surely will"
You ought to fly to the top OF
Nit. Blanc . y" began Flor.
II. and see the fine view" con-
cluded Mil, who was F1or's twin.
"Oh, yes, of course, Of course!'
cried the May fly, quite carried
away with enthusiasm.
why should you bother about
little things like Africa and Mt.
Blanc" knarf broke in. when you
can 80 to the moon? Think Of fly
ing TO the moon
THAT - would - be - wonder.
full" cried the May fly.
1T won't take you long to get
there-just about a week"
THANK you, I'll have plenty Of
Tune . . :" the May fly started to
say when Hand interrupted. You
know" she said to it, you only
live for n day after you leave the
water" At this the poor May fly
looked very disappointed. II guess
1 won't have time to fly to the moon,
then"
Il. . nor to Africa" said Yam.
:. nor TO Mt. Blanc" said Mil
and Flor.
You'd better spend the day fly.
ing around the pond" said Hand.
The other shadow-children nodded.
You can't 90 far rwc-' r
Flor.
III you only H~ "
cluded Mi.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-22
HE LIVES AND LOVES OF
GREAT A BEAUTIES

N"Beggars' OPERA part which
Kitty would have given her life for
not for n moment considering that
she was perfectly unsuited to the
plaintive, serious role. Having won
her point and played Polly, however,
she surrendered the role to Mrs. Glib
Der. The storm that was raised dur
ing the row was heard all over Lon
don. The spectacle Of two actresses
busy at hair-pulling furnished a dt-
verting tid-bit for London to gossip
and giggle over. The papers car
TONED the fracas: comic songs were
written about it and sung in the
coffee houses; and the English public,
which liked a good fight as well as
any other. adored Kitty for being
the occasion Of it.
After Colley Cibbers reign at the
Drury Lane ended, the theatre
passed into a series Of financial dis
asters, ~bankrupting more than n
unhappy manager. The actors were
treated most unfairly. Kitty was
always the first to revolt against
the more than frequent injustice.
and the first to agree to play for
almost nothing when the straits OF
the worthless managers had worked
upon her sympathy. But all this
ended when David Garrick, the ris-
ing young actor-manager, took
charge and put the Drury Lane
once more on a paying basis.
Give remained at the Drury Lane
for an unbroken run Of twenty-five
years-a run which bespeaks her un-
failing popularity with the English
public. During that time many
tragediennes rose to fame only to
fall into disfavor, but Kitty never
swerved from her high pedestal-so
great was the magic Of her comedy.
Other heated differences, this time
with the celebrated Peg Wellington;
created a disturbance which was
heard all over London. The two
actresses, not content with venting
their spleen behind the scenes. in
terpolated ~invective into their spoken
lines on the stage. The result did
not harm the box office one bit.
At the ripe age OF SIS, realizing how
"inglorious lags the veteran on the
stage" Kitty Give retired, promising
her audience:
II will not die-let no vain panic
seize you,
II I repent I'll come again and
please YOU"
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continued use or the bleach, a light.
cream may be rubbed over the af-
fected area at night.
Six drops Of lemon Juice added to
n tablespoonful Of honey and
spread " the face and throat,
beaches and clears the skin, and
also makes it soft and smooth.
If the tips o. the fingers or the
cuticie under the point Of the nails
have become discolored, just dig the
fingers into half a lemon and move
them around a bit so that the juice
has a chance to penetrate. Rinse the
fingers in cool water and they will
appear beautifully white. A slice of
lemon rubbed owe the fingers after
peeling vegetables or fruits that
stain the skin will such tell
tale marks of housekeeping.
After using the lemon on the
hands. rinse them in cool water and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-22
Friends Flee from a "Sharp Tongue" Says
THE FOUR-PIECE CAPE ENSEMBLE
Whether Two, Three or Four
Pieces, the Ensemble
Reigns Supreme.
Rv MARIE MAROT
BY MARIE MAROT.

II INTRODUCED as a novelty
several seasons ago, the
ensemble has since proved
itself the most important Of
fashions staples. For sports
wear, formal and informal af-
ternoon functions, and even for
the most elaborate evening occa-
sions the ensemble is Of para
mount Importance.
Whether the demand created
the supply, or those responsible
for supply created the demand
has not definitely been ascer-
tanned, but certain it is that
there is a wider and lovelier
range Of ensembles to choose
from now, than you can find
among individual dresses and
coats.
Consider, for instance, the
latest and most sophisticated
idea in the costume conception
the four piece ensemble of
semi-tailored severity. 1t is
ultra-practical, and at the same
time tops the fashion horizon.
What more could an alert shop
per ask?
Here it is, complete in every
detail. In black grain de
poudre" with a hip length
jacket, this smart costume uses
a three-quarter length cape as
complement. Note the fatter-
ing jabot extending from the ex-
tremely high collar to the hip
band. All four pieces, bloaAe,
skirt, jacket and cape are
adorned with wide bands of
soutache braid.
A simple black felt hat,
banded in braid, completes this
costume of undaunted chic and
unvarying adaptability.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-22

x ~ ~A-N~N Il ~ 9O1h9 -
be married next month dropped
in to ask. please. a complete
list Of all the housefurnishings to go
into a modern three-room apartment.
And they must not cost too much,
because there's only a YER modest
budget. But whatever else is
omitted. there must be a chaise
lounge in the list because all her
life she has wanted one, Just to feel
luxurious once
Well, I'm not making out the list.
Because you can't buy house equip
ment satisfactorily in that way. A
home. especially a small one where
there's room only for a limited num-
Der Of pieces. should be built gradu-
ally on the basis Of what is needed.
OF course. if you have plenty of
money. you can get up a beautifully
complete list. buy all the charming
new devices and labor-savers and
decorations that the shops are
crowded with. Put everything in its
place in the little house, and what
there is no room for can be given
away. Also. the things that you find
out, after a month or two Of house
keeping, that you don't want at all.
you "a just discard. This IS one
way Of knowing exactly what kind
Of furnishings one wants perma.
nently. but it is rather extravagant.
and too expensive for most people.
Some years ago an indulgent
father who wanted to make things
easy for his only daughter. fur
nished her entire house for her, from
rugs to saucepans, so that when the
young couple arrived from their
honeymoon. they entered a house in
practical working order. But was
the young daughter pleased? She
was not. The house was filled with
innumerable things she did not need
and had not the time to take care
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-22

with nasal catarrh which requires
specific treatment. A nose and
throat spray is often helpful.
ONE OF YOUR READERS. O.
What should a girl do to make her
hair grow?
Al would suggest weekly sham
poos and a stimulating tonic.
]. v. Q.-How much should a girl
aged Is, 5 feet 5 inches tall weigh?
A.-She should weigh about 121
pounds
c. A. P. Q.-What do you advise
for dandruff?
2.-What will promote the growth
Of the eyelashes?
A.-Daily brushing and the use Of
a good tonic should prove helpful.
2.-Apply M per cent yellow
lashes at night.
z. NJ. H. O.-What do you advise
for gas and mucuS in the bowels?
A.-You should be on a special
diet in order to correct this trouble.
j. @. j. Q.-Can warts be success
fully removed?
Ayes. For further information
send a self-addressed, stamped en-
velope and repeat your question.
II. T. Q.-Would a goitre or indi-
gestion bother the heart in any way?
Ayes, It is possible.
Copyright. 1929. Newspaper Feature Service. Inc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-22
GOODNIGHT
STORIES
Water Reflections Today,
knarf and His Companions
Meet a Tiny May Fy.
By Max Treil

IN 1 ii, Flor, Hand, Yam and
WI knarf-the five little shadow.
children with the turned
about nameS-were always on the
lookout for adventure. If there was
none on dry land. they sought it
under water. Shadows aren't like
their masters and mistresses. They
can HV under water just as well as
they can anywhere else. In the
water they became reflections. You
can make your shadow turn into a
water-reflection before your very
eyes. All you must do IS look into
the water.
We'll. Mil, Flor, Hand, Yam and
knarf were walking along the bot
tom of the pond when they met a
little May fly. You may think II
strange. perhaps, hat a May fly
should be under water. 1t Is not
strange at all. May flies live for a
long time under water before they
grow old enough to leave the water
and fly about.
The little May fly was sitting on
a pebble with a very thoughtful ex-
preston on its face.
What are you thinking Off"
dSheu lam. n May lily looked a
little frightened. Then it replied.
very modestly: I'm thinking Of
what month it may be. It's very
hard, you see. because ! have no
calendar"
IT'S March" answered the shadow.
children promptly. The little May
fly's face lit up with joy.
"Oh, I'm so glad" it cried. I'm
another month it will be April and
then it will be May
That's nothing to be happy
about" said Knarf. Its always
April a month after March, and then
it's May" The May fly seemed just
a little sad.
1T Is something to be happy
about-for me-" it said. I'm May
I'm going to leave the pond and fly
away. I'm going to fly far, far
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-22
Helpful Hints

After boiling salt beef, leave two
or three carrots in the liquor till
cold; the carrots will absorb the
salt and the liquor can be used for
soup.
Two ounces Of fuller's earth
boiled in half a pint Of vinegar and
the juice Of three onions is splendid
for removing scorch marks from
linen.
Chintz or cretonne covers and cur
tainS may be dry-cleaned at home
with bran. powdered chalk, and hot
salt mixed in equal proportions. and
rubbed over the material with a
piece Of flannel.
To clean enamel pans, apply salt
or fine ash with a soft cloth. Either
will rernove all stains. Rinse the
pan with warm water. Never use
soda on enamel.
A little mustard rubbed into the
hands after peeling onions will re
move the ~disagreeable smell.
A few drops Of paraffin will usu,
ally remove doors and grease stains
from the kitchen aink.
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1t was not insincerity, either,
those nice things Mary Ann said.
lit was easy to see that they
came from her heart and the
brown eyes were gentle and
soft, as if they had looked on
life and seen many things.
I'm glad l saw Mary Ann. I'm
Iglad l could change my ideas
Iof her, and erase from my mind
some of those petty stings that
will persist in clinging to the
odd places Of ones brain in spite
lof all we can do to the con-
trary.
l pondsred for a long time
over what might have changed
Mary Ann and the trail of my
thoughts led me, as such trails
SO often do, to a poem to gather
wisdom. l found the reason in
a red book, and then it dawned
upon me what had happened to
Mary Ann, and there was no
mystery at all, not really-she
had just grown old gracefully
and age, like a kindly friend,
nad brought out the hidden
! beauty of Mary Ann. He had
warmed her heart and taught
her sympathy and human IN
Outstanding.
The whole world had passed
more or less before her eyes
md had broadened her vision
md had taught her, above and
! beyond all things, to appreciate
he value Of the things she had
earned.
There was no attempt on
larry Ann's part of hiding the
/. wrinkles that Time had put upon
: Ter face, the smile wrinkles and
! hose that come from tears
! hey were all there for anyone
o read and that was part Of her
harm, the gracious whiteness
f her hair-time had left a
atural wave in it and it soft
ned her face as the red hair
/ f youth had never done.
| shan't mind being old a bit
hall you, if l al grow lovely
nd gracious and wise al the
right. Ia2s. Nevspspsr sssturs Service. In