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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-20
SCHOOL BOND
LAW is

AUSTIN. Aug. l9.-tP The
amended law relating to the issu-
ance Of bonds in independent and
common school districts. requiring
that they shall bear not more than
five per cent interest per annum
and mature in series annual install
ments. becomes effective today, As
sistant Attorney General D. l.
Whitehurst said.
Whitehurst said the change In
the law is important to all school
districts because the law heretofore
has authorized six per cent bonds
and has not required that they ma
ture In serial annual installments.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-20
San Benito Firms
Are Consolidated
Especial to The Herald


SAN BENITO, Aug. 20.-Consoli-
dation Of the Mertz style shop, and
the San Benito Mercantile company
was completed here today. the Style
shop being moved into part Of the
location Of the San Benito Mercan-
tile company on Sam Houston
boulevard.
The Style shop has been located
on Stenger street, In the Tarmers
State Bank building.
The two stores are owned by John
G. and Victor II. Mertz.
The San Benito Mercantile COM
pany is one Of the Oldest stores in
the city.
Victor II. Mertz will leave soon
for the Eastern markets to purchase
fall goods for his store.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-20
White Sox Observe
Red Faber Day

CHICAGO. Aug. 90 Urban
fred" Faber, whose pitching always
has been a bright spot during the
rise and decline Of the White Sox,
had his day today.
1t was Faber day at Coniskey
park. Hundreds Of friends and ad-
mirers of the 40-year-old righ-
handler from Cascade. Iowa, were
here to help him celebrate. RED
was slated to show his hurting cum
ming against the Yankees and re-
Ceive a gold offering OF several
thousand dollars.
Faber has been in baseball for 81
years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-20
REGIONAL BASEBALL
+ Is AT STAKE

SHREVEPORT. La. Aug. 20.-lPl
Oklahoma and Louisiana faced
each other today for the regional
baseball championship after elimi-
mating Texas and Arkansas.
The New Orleans team won
handily from Texas. scoring II runs
while their Waco opponents were
getting two.
Oklahoma Citv and Little Rock
played a very tight game, the Soon
ers winning. 4 to 8.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-20
VALLEY OMA DIES
+, IN VIRGINIA HOME

SAN BENITO. Aug. 20.-News OF
Che death Of Mrs. S. L. Forren.
formerly a resident OF the Los Indos
community near here, has been re-
ceived.
She died In her old home in West
Virginia. where she and her hus-
band went recently. Her two child
rem, Roy Forren and Mrs. Espe ALI
bee. left here for the funeral.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-20
Kansas Men Purchase
Insurance Business
Especial to The Herald)

Especial 70 The HeraIdl
SAN BENITO, Aug. 20.-Purch-
aSe Of the insurance business of
Bowie and Trent here by Joe Erwin
and l.. +. Gordon Of Kansas was
announced today.
The new owners of the insurance
business will maintain offices in the
Bowie and Trent general offices.
they announced.
Mr.. Erwin is here, closing the
deal, and preparing TO start bust
ness under the new ownership. and
MIR. Gordon is expected within two
weeks.
The business includes several lines
of insurance. representing q num-
Der Of companies.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-20
SUNDAY SKEET o
AT N

The Brownsville Skeet club Is
planning an all-day shoot at Donna
SUNDAY with the state champions,
officials Of The club have announced.
The locals would take two six-man
teams there to compete.
This would be the sixth time the
clubs have met. Donna won the
last two shoots by close scores.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-20
Aztecs Defeated
On Home Diamond
(Special 70 THE Herald)

SAN BENTTO. Aug. 20.-The La
Feria Boosters defeated the San Be-
nito Aztecs here Sunday afternoon
by a score Of 9-3.
The Aztec team was short of five
of its regular players. Three Of
them played with the Brownsville
Hat Makers and two other regulars
did not put in their appearance.
Score by innings:
La Feria ......... 600 $50 010-9
Aztecs ........... 600 0l0 O20-3
Rodriguez and De Leon hurled
for the AZteCs. Van Pelt pitched q
good game for the Boosters.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-20
FATHER ORDAINS SON
SAN BENiTO PASTOR

SAN BENITO. Aug. 20.-William
Oliver Of Flanningan. Ill. was or
dained pastor Of the First Christian
church here Sunday by his father,
Rev. w. B. Oliver.
A large congregation was present
for the ceremony.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-20

Many improvements have been made in this modern racing plant and
the opening tonight finds everything in readiness for successful meet.
The track, always fast, has been worked over, and many records are
expected to fall.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-20
AGENT
u FROM TRIP

SAN BENITO, Aug. 20.-Henry
Alsmeyer. county agricultural agent.
has returned to the Valley from a
trip TO LOUISIANA. where he vent
following the short course at A. and
M. college.
The Washington times., 1929-04-30
Reception Celebrates
En1perOr's Birthday

attaches present were in uniform,
as were a goodly number from
our Army and Navy. Others in
the brilliant company We're Sem
ator and Mrs. George II. Moses.
Senator and Mrs. Frederick Sac
kett, Bishop and Mrs. James E.
Freeman, Rev. DR.. Edward l..
Buckley. Rear Admiral and Mrs.
Andrew Long, Commissioner and
Mrs. Sidney Taliaferro, Mrs. Ever
ett Sanders. Baron and Baroness
Won Below, Assistant Secretary of
State and Mrs. Wilbur ]. Carr.
Assistant Secretary of War and
Mrs. Patrick J. Hurley, Mrs.
Charles BoughtOn Wood, Mrs.
Thomas F. Walsh.
Also Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Bennett,
Nine. Won Lewinski. Mrs. Henry
Riggs Rathbone, Mrs. Beverly
Williamson, Mr.. and Mrs. Jay
Hayden, Mrs. Hal Smith, Mrs.
Karl klemm, Mrs. William Laird
Dunlop, Mrs. Mary Sullivan, Mrs.
Richard Henry Lynn, Mrs. Theo-
dore TiIler, and Col. Wade Cooper
and Thomas J. O'Brien, once an
Ambassador to Japan. Mr..
O'Brien has just returned to town
after a visit with his son.in.law
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Getty Chiffon, in Rome. Mr..
Chiffon is now British Minister to
the Holy See.
The Washington times., 1929-04-30

In celebration of the birthday
of His Majesty the Emperor of
Japan. the Japanese Ahlba ssador
and Nine. Debuchi gave a bril-
liant reception yesterday after
noon at the Mayfluwer Hotel.
There must have been nearly l 900
guests present during the course
of the afternoon, with the Diplo-
matte Corps pretty nearly unani-
f11ousIy present and the official
and resident groups represented in
happy proportion.
The Ambassador and Nine. De-
buchi received in the Chinese
Room and the tea tables were laid
in the long ball room, where the
guests congregated in ever-shift
ing groups once they had greeted
their hosts. There green flood
lights contributed an exotic touch.
They played strange tricks with
the wofnen's compilations and
their smart spring frocks, but
made the stage setting undeni-
ably effective. There was law
ish and lovely display of flowers,
fruit blossoms predominatiue an
tall vases of red roses and bridal
wreath.
On the tea table were a Jap
anese flag. quaint fans and other
typical decorative bits-all exc
cuted in spun sugar and candy.
Occidental
Mime. Debuchi, who, sometimes,
wears the picturesque kimona of
Japan in her own home. was in
Occidental dress yesterday Her
gown was of flowered chiffon in
shades of dull yellow and green,
with cape drapery caught on
one shoulder by cluster of
gardeTlias. Her hat was small
model of brown horsehair and she
wore brown-suede slippers.
Mrs. Gam, sister of Vice Presi-
dent Curtis. came early and
fingered late--to encounter the
genial Chief Justice and Mrs.
Taft coming in just as she was
going out. The British Ambas-
sador and Lady Isabella Howard
headed the diplomatic contingent,
which included among many
others the Ambassador of Mexico
and Nine. Teller, the Ambassador
of Cuba and Sonora de Ferrara,
the Ambassador of Chile and
Sonora de .Davila. the ambassador
of Turkey, Ahmed Mouhtar Bey,
with Bedy Bey and charming
Nine. Bedy: the Minister of
Uruguay and Mime. Varela. the
Minister of Egypt and Mime. Samy
Pasha. the Minister of Austria
and Nine. Proehnik.
Most of the military and naval
The Washington times., 1929-04-30
Miss Frances Marshall
Becomes the Bride Of
Young Naval OffceK

In the presence Of small group
Of relatives and close friends the
wedding of Miss Frances Wilson
Marshall, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert D. Marshall, and. En-.
sign Jesse Samuel Mcclure, Y.
S. N, son of Mr.. and Mrs. r. w.
Mcclure, of Tampa, Fla. took
place at 2 O'Clock this afternoon
at St. Margaret's Church with
the rector, the Rev. Herbert Scott
Smith, officiating.
The bride was given in marriage
by her father. She had no at
tendants. The bridegroom had as
best man, Robert Martin, of
Washington.
The bride wore a travelling cos
tune of beige with small felt hat
to match. Immediately after the
ceremony Ensign Mcclure and
his bride left on a wedding trip,
after which they will be at home
in San Diego, where the former is
stationed.
The Washington times., 1929-04-30
YOUNG RIDERS
PREPARE FOR
HORSE SHOW
Smart Society Sponsors
Gala Event for Next
Saturday

Juvenile equestriennes of Wash
ington are to have their own
horse show on Saturday, May IL,
at the Preece Riding School, 1902
Massachusetts Ave. 1t will be an
all-day event, starting at 10 in
the morning, when the youngest
children will show their mounts,
and an afternoon program begin.
ming at 2:SO o'clock.
Assisting Mrs. Ambrose Preece
and Miss Maud Preece, who are
staging the show, is committee
of prominent men and women who
are interested in the development
of young riders. Skill in riding
and jumping only viii count in
the awarding Of prizes and ribbons
in the various events. Mrs. James
r.. Curtis, whose four children are
all expert riders, Is chairman of
the committee. Others assisting
her are Representative and Mrs.
Robert l.. Bacon, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dwight Davis, Representative and
Mrs. Parker Corning. Mr.. and
Mrs. Irwin Laughlin, Representa-.
tive and Mrs. Richard Aldrich,
Mr.. and Mrs. Newbold Moves,
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin r. Hol-
combe, Col. and Mrs. William B.
Donovan, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Hewitt Myers, Mr.. and Mrs.
Demarest Lloyd. George Garrett,
and Representative Ruth Hanna
Mccormick.
Mrs. Curtis has arranged to
have a buffet luncheon for the
children served on the grounds.
special marquee for the purpose
to be set up outside the ring.
The morning program consists
of eight events, a special feature
being the hunt class, In which the
entrants will wear pink hunting
coats and velvet caps. The fea-
ture of the afternoon show, in
which nine classes. are listed, will
be the family class"--parent and
child to ride together.
The Minister of the Netherlands
and Nine. val. Royen will enter.
tain at dinner this evening.
The Washington times., 1929-04-30
Married

Announcement has been made of
the marriage fo Mrs. Gertrude
Brown Hut1tress to Henry Har-
baugh Lineaweaver, Of over
brook, Pa, on April 25.
Mrs. Lineaweaver was Miss
Gertrude Brown, of Washington,
before her marriage to George
Huntress from whom she has re-
Gently obtained a divorce in
Reno. The couple will live in
Overlook.
The marriage of Miss Edna
Ruth Colman. daughter OF the
late Harry Atwood Colmaa and
Mrs. Edna M. Colman, to James
Summer Tate, son Of Mr.. ana
Mrs. F. Tate, OF Bedford, Va,
will be solemnized this evening at
Z o'clock at the Chevy Chase
Presbyterian Church, at the Circle.
After the ceremony there will
be a reception at the home of the
bride, 5604 Fourteenth ST., for the
bridal party and relatives Or the
two families, after which the
young cople will leave for a North
ern wedding triI.
The Commercial Counselor of
the British Embassy ana Lady
Broderick will pass the summer
at their home In England. They
will sail June Is with their chill
dren,
X y
Robert Won Moschzisker, chief
justice of the supreme court of
Pennsylvania, has arrived in
Washington from his home in
Philadelphia and is at the Carlton
for a few days. accompanied by
Mrs. Won Moschzisker.
The Washington times., 1929-04-30
Embassy Dinner

The British Ambassador and
Lady Isabella Howard will enter
tain at dinner this evening.
4
The Ambassador OF Chile and
Sonora de Davila entertained at
luncheon yesterday for the avi-
ators who will make a flight to
Santiago. Chile. in the giant ST.
korsky plane which Sonora de Da-
villa christened yesterday afternoon
at Boiling field.
The Washington times., 1929-04-30
J NEWS AND GOSSIP OF SOCIETY IN THE CAPITAL
SUZETTEDEWEY
MARRIED TN
POLAND

international Group Wit
nesses Marriage to Fred
erick Moulton Alger, Jr.
The Washington times., 1929-04-30
White House Tea

Mrs. Hoover received a group
by appointment yesterday after
noon after which tea was served.
Mrs. George Ackerson and Mrs.
Lawrence Richey presided at the
tea table.
The Washington times., 1929-04-30
Club Guests

The Congressional Club will
have as its honor guests at the
Friday afternoon meeting the pres.
ident OF the Women's National
Press Club and the former pres
idents of the club: Mrs. Sallie
v. H. Pickett, Miss Cora Rieoy
and Mrs. Nelson Shepard.
80
Mrs. Margaret B. Downing and
her sister, Mrs. Joseph Snider
Noel sailed yesterday from New
York for Barcelona, Spain. They
will remain abroad until autumn,
The Washington times., 1929-04-30

international Group Wit
nesses Marriage to Fred
erick Moulton Alger, Jr.
Scheduled for ''the after
noon Of April 30" the mar
riake Of Miss suEette Dewey
and Frederick Moulton Al.
ger, jr., has already been
written into social history,
for it took place in War
saw, Poland, where the time
is considerably in advance
Of Washington's 3.
'.Of Washington"
The winsorae bride Is the
daughter of Charles $. Dewey,
financial adviser to the Polish
government. His home is in
Chieako, but he served for q
long period as Assistant Secre-
tary Of the Treasury, and it
was while Mr.. and Mrs. Dewey
were residents of Washington
that their daughter was pre-
sented to society. The BRIDE
groom, too, has clairn-if
Somewhat reffote--or Washing
toms interest, for, although he
is the son Of Col. and Mrs.
Frederick Moulton AIger, Of
Detroit, he ID a grandson Of
Russell A. Alger, who was
Secretary Of War in the
Mckinley Administration.
Bridesmaids
Moreover, although the wedding
took place In far OFF Warsaw,
two washington girls" we're In
the wedding party, Miss Helen
Robinson, daughter OF Theodore
Douglas Robinson, until recently
Assistant Secretary OF the Navy,
and Mrs. william D. Thomas, who
was Miss Helen Marye and whose
husband, Commander Thomas, is
naval air attache of the U. s..
Embassy in Paris. Mrs. Thomas
and Mrs. Helen Clancy, sister
of the bridegroom, were matrons
of honor and Miss Louise Dewey,
younger sister Of the bride, was
maid of honor. The other brides.
maid was Miss Audrey LewisohIl,
Of New York. T..
Col. Frederick Moulton Alger
was best man for his son and the
ushers were George Andrews, of
the y. Q. Legation in Warsaw;
Commander Thomas, Mr.. Caulkins,
Daggett Harvey, of Chicago, and
Charles s. Dewey, jr., brother
of the bride.
The President
Marshal Pnsudski, President Of
the Republic OF Poland, attended
the wedding, with members OF
the Polish Cabinet, representatives
Of the Diplomatic Corps, the entire
American colony in Warsaw and
guests from . dozen European
capitals az well as some who had
made the long journey from the
United states especially to be
present. Polish society, with
whom the Dewey's are excep-
tionally popular, was also gener.
ously represented.
The ceremony was in the Ang-
lican Church, which was decorated
with palms, box trees and white
lilies. The bride. who was given
in marriage by her father, had
chosen the traditional white satin
for her wedding gown. It was
made in Warsaw, as was her
entire trousseau. The ceremony
was performed by Or. Ser11andi,
French being used in Difference
to the international character of
the group OF guests. After the
service Mr.. and Mrs. Dewey gave
a reception in the palace Of the
Cabinet Of Ministers.
Among the guests at the we'd
ding were Mr.. Ayers mother, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles B. Pike. of
Chicago: Mr.. ana Mrs. Charles NJ.
Swift, Of New York; Mr.. and
Mrs. Leo Frazer. Baroness Kett-
Ter of Florence: and Countess
Matushko, Of Rome.
Mr.. AlEer is one Of the Ameri.
can staff working with Mr.
Dewey IN the Bank of Poland.
Consequently he ana his bride will
make their home in Warsaw on
their return from a months motor
tour on the Continent.
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New Britain herald., 1929-05-17

was ne evissacs assJnst htm. IT Ae got the JuAsen sisi-that natsht make t nice for, his partnerA <
 "All risht." he said, smiling crookedly.
 Huck glanced Sat hia.watch. ''Oraer up some brsakfast," ho said. We've got long wait. And you'A have to see 0us.'
 He's serving this floor" Palcoff replied. T figured you'd want him. One of the regular walters became suddenly indisposed." he added with . knowing smile. ''and Gus. being a good fellow. offered to take his shift"
 "Fine." Huck approved: ring for him." (To Be Coattaaed)
New Britain herald., 1929-05-17

sems." Hsck ssid.
 Duke steod up. "I'll send for Arnold" "t hs said heavily. and went cut. Hs thought Huck was | fool and he was tse closely associated with him to en1sy the thought. Arnold Palcsn arrived an hour later. He was . man of Huck'a own stamp; one of these who had assisted him in his crooked poker games.
 r Huck confided nothing of hia prsssat trouble te Palcoff and told him nothing sf his future plans. Pal con asked no questions. He appeared to bs interested snly in the tnstruc- tisns Huck gavs him.
 He was told to % te the Judsen hetel ana take . resm. Then he was ts havs . duplicate key made and bring 1t te Huck.
 With that key in his pocket Huck waiksl calmly and unhurriedly into the Judssn hotel. He chose m hour when Ae knsw Pamela was not likely to bs about. Her father would not recognize him, 70 hs had small cen cern thsre:
 But the hotel empleyss-the pages aAl elevator operaters-wers . dif- ferent matter. He must avoid them q much as possible, Also stephen.
 From the side entrance. where he passed through tho revolving doors at the moment the carriage starter was engaged in giving an address to . chauffeur. he made his way to the mexsanine fieor and from there up the stairs ts the room occupied by Palcsff.
 He was forced to risk being rec- ognised by the room clerk. but as hs'l never been on that particular floor before he felt fairly safe. He stopped, It her desk without . sign Of nsrvousness and asked her to ring Palcoh's room.
 She did, and told him Mir. iPalcoff vas in. giving him the number of the room.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-17

F 0hs noted that Huck had come up the stairs instead of using the eleva- tor. but men, waiting each other from one floor to another, often did thAA She did not consider 1t suspt- cious circumstAnce. Huck's appear ancs favored him; he looked like one of the hotel's best dressed guests.
 Among. the instructions given Pal co6 had been one to the effect that he must got room on the 18th floor.
 Look here. Huck." he said when the latter reached his room. T don't know what you're here for but got 1t from Gus that this h that Judson girls floor.'
 Tell Gus to quit and get out" Huck mapped back without an in- stant's hesitation.
 How about me?" Palcoff asked. If you're getting ready to pull any thing raw. . ."
 Pack your keyster and take a trip" Huck advised abruptly. Work . boat"
 Come through" Palcoff said with sudden earnestnesA If yop're fixin' to make | fall guy out of me. :"
 Take it easy" Huck broke in. You're clean in this. Some time to- day I'm going to walk out of the hotel with Miss Judson. /"
 Straight from my room?" Pal coff sneered.
 Well, what of 1t? I'm going to marry the girl. After that there won't be any squawking."
 Palcoff gave him . hard, search ing look. He had his own opinion of Harold's death-Huck's going into hiding 90 soon afterward told him the story-but he knew nothing of the other events with which Huck had been connected. Had he known that the police wanted Huck he'd have left him flat. Even Gus, the waiter in their pay. did not know.
 He reasoned that Huck was laying low until it was pretty certain there
New Britain herald., 1929-05-17
lD<l. 'RMTH DEWEY GROVES ,1x9ssa2ssL. IT

{, Poberlin's Snifty's talk might leak out and now that the girl has spill cd what she knows to Judson they won't have to do much brain work to connect you with what's happen ed to her and Armitage."
 Let them prove it."
 Maybe they will if J. B. takes fall. And Frean's got that sap, Sost. tagged for life. They ouShta busted his head instead of his arm! Hs'a fool enough to walk right out and ask cop for . light"
 Better get him and Daisy to leave town al soon as he can re- move those bandages. Until then, lock him up-here." Huck spoke coolly and internationally. He was getting himself under his habitual control.
 "An' how about you:" Duke queried uneasily.
 There's plenty of time to wor- ry." Huck assured him. If young Judson had told that Lawrence girl about coming here with me the po- lice would have been down on us be- fore this.''
 But you got it from the kid him. self that she was wise to some thin" Duke expostulated. Its . sure shot they're lookin' for you" Well. ! won't be here when they get around to asking you" Huck re- torted. Hut if they can't force Lefty peach and they don't get their hands on anyone else-J. B. or sost- they're out of luck"
 Maybe" Duke agreed sloomily. But they got wised somehow that the kind didn't 70 out that window on his own steam. remember" Huck pulled out q handkerchief and wiped bis lips. It was a nervous gesture.
 Well. what of it?" he grunted. "Nuthin'." Duke returned, ''un- less the guy they want left . clew."
 "So that's what you're afraid of." Huck sneered. Well. get this. Duke. the bulls haven't got chance to hook me up with that affair. You don't run any risk from keeping mo here until they get hold of some evil dence. And even if they get J. B.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-17
TITS HAS HAPPENED


 NildrsA Lawrence falls tn love with stephen AFmitase. who | lured away by pamet1 ,Judssa when she tells him Mildred is trying to marry her brother for money. Harold fears Huck Conner. who is blackmailans hin over . fergsd check. Huck is in- fatuated with Psmsla. and when she apneuness her engagement to Ste Rbea. frames him for stealing an -aAto and causes his arrest.
 Pamsla drops Stephen. but Mill dre1 trtss te get him out of jail. Harold had once told her he feared Huck. who had threatened to get rid oG stephen to keep him from mar sying Pamela Mildred determines to force Harold to help her. and Is shocked to hear of his apparent sui- ctle. She tells stephen her .suspi- ciens but they have no proof. Finally s4s goes to MT. Judson, who takes her to Headquarters to tell her story. Judson balls stephen out and Pamela begs forgiveness.
 After hiS release. stephen narrow iy escapes being shot by thug. He rspests to Mr. Judson and is horri- fled to learn that Mildred has been wounded by a gangster shot. His concern over her causes Judson to doubt his love for Pamela and he forbids his daughter to buy her man" She reminds him that his money had bought her two penniless stapmothers and pleads until the -sflther dyes in.. Next day Pamela takes Stephen to call on Mildred and tortures her by saying that they are to be married at once and sail for Africa. Connie tells them Mildred is to marry Tommy Mitchell.
 Meanwhile. Huck is having a bad time with his Sangsters. who rebel at his abuse. He offers a thousand to the one who gets Stephen
 (NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY)
 CHAPTER XLVI
 ssa "Some Hattie out in Pittsburgh picked up Lefty Flint this morning!" Duke Broggan leaned forward and shot the words at Huck with the force of bullets 7.
 Huck flinched His suavity was worn through by his voluntary exile