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J,sgifest, Easiest Way
10 End Bilious Spell

When you neglect those first
symptoms Of constipation - paa
breath. coated tongue. iistlessness.
the whole system soon suffers. APP
petite lags. Digestion slows up.
YOU become headachy. dizzy. bill
It's easy to correct sluggish bow
b. sctionl Take a candy Cascaret
Tonight. See how quickly-ard
pleaSantly-the bowels arc activat-
ed. All the souring waste is gently
Propelled from the system. Regular
and complete bowel action Is re
store.
Cascarets are made from pure
oscar. a substance which doctors
lgree actually strengthens bowel
auscles All drug stores have Cas-
arets. lOc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-24
McAllen Enters Play
In School Contest

McALLEN. Feb. 24-NfcAllen high
school will enter a one : act play
in the University laterscholastic
League play contest this year. ac-
cording 70 a decision reached By
McAllen school officials.
Rehearsals are already under
way and the play "Rosalind' will
be entered IN the contest. The cast,
COMPOSED OF William Blair. Mar
guerity Gibbs and nellie Francis.
IS being coached By Miss Bernice
Hufstutler, high school English
instructor. The play will be pres
ented IN Weslaco on March "a
This is the second time McAllen
has entered a one-act play in this
department Of the Leagues con-
tests. IN 1929. the cast won both
county and district play contests
and lost in the state finals 70
Breckenridge High Of san Antonio.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-24

TEXAS
The craftsmanship of Willard
Mack, rightly considered one Of the
greatest playwrights America has
produced. is abundantly demonstra-
ted in The Voice OF the City," his
first-all-talking picture. a Cosmo-
politan production for Metro-G old-
wyn-Mayer which opened at the
Texas Theater last night.
The Voice Of the City, grimly
realistic. Is a fast-moving melo-
drama of a boys break from Sing
Sing. the search for him by a ruth
less detective. the boys breathless
romance and his eventual clearance
Of the charge which jailed him. It
all takes place within the space Of
twenty-four hours and because of
this contraction 1t move with ex-
preSs-train speed. the dialogue tend
ing TO speed up the action rather
than retard IL.
It's setting is the underworld OF
a great city. and shows in vivid
fashion the life of those people who
live in fear OF the law. There is
deception, double-croSsing, violence,
fear and hatred all intermingled.
Yet through this plot Of shadows
there runs a shining thread of ro-
nance. In fact. the love story is un-
usually tender and appealing. con-
trasted as IL Is with the grim terror
Of the man hunt.
Robert Ames Is splendid as the
boy. harried. innocent and confused,
while Sylvia Field, fresh from her
triumphs on the Broadway stage, IS
appealing and dramatic as his
sweetheart. But outstanding honors
go TO willard Mack. who both wrote
and directed the story. and who
gives n OF his best character in
terpretations as Blff the detective.
lie makes the detective thoroughly
human and sympathetic in spite of
his ruthlessness. Mack secured an
excellent cast for his production.
Aside from the splendid work Of the
principals. other excellent charac-
t~erlZations are offered by Alice Moe.
Beatrice lanyard. Duane Thompson
John MILAN. James Farley, Clark
Marshall and Tom MCGUIRE.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-24

"Ah, the hero enters on his cue!"
Thus Rod La Rogue, stunning
his guitar with languid fingers. sets
the tempo-and the satire Of The
Delightful Rogue" a swashbuckling
yarn o ia modern pirate in the
tropics, which opens tomorrow at
the Queen Theater.
Lest il be thought that The De-
llghtful Rogue Is merely a high
hat full OF suhtleties. 1t should be
mentioned at the outset that there
is more old-t.me action and thrills
than anything seen TO date ON the
screen.
Rcd La ROGUE IS Lastro, a Latin
vagahond. He seizcs a millioaaire's
yacht and turns n into q pirsteer.
20 plumber a group or tropical is
lands.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-24

large number Of members Of
Brownsville Hope chapter taking
examinations during the school,
Mrs. George Hillyer took the "A
examination, and the following were
examined in 'B" work: MesdameS
w. w. Ball. Maude Cherry. Stella
Dickson, Margaret Douglas. r. @.
Graham, George Hamilton. Z. O.
Holiday. Mary l.. Lamberth, Daisy
Nichols. II. L. Thomas. w. j.. YER
trees. and George Walker.
Morning and afternoon sessions
were featured by several entertain
ing numbers in addition TO routine
work Of the school program.
Luncheon was served at noon by
the McAllen chapter, and an in
formal reception closed the eve
ming program.
Among the guests of honor were
Mrs. Beulah Rawlings. Worthy
Grand Matron; Mrs. Bessie Garth,
associate grand matron; VIM. q.
Vollus. associate grand patron; Mrs.
Fay Stevenson, secretary grand ex-
aiming board; Mrs. Mora ".
Cochrane. district deputy grand
matron; Mrs. Annie z. Joyner, dep
uty grand matron; Mrs. Bessie
Decker, grand chaplain.
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IN SOCIETY CROES---A COMPLETE PAGE FOR VALLEY WOMEN% =

mount. and one OF the most excit-
ing and highly dramatic pictures OF
the year, will be presented at the
Harrington. Arcadia Theater. We'd
nesday and Thursday.
In Street Of Chance" Powell. who
undoubtedly creates the most fas-
cinating role Of his career, Is cast
as a notorious gambler, a cold cyni-
cal man, feared and respected BY
all VINO know him. With keen in
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Comings. Goings

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. A. Rel visit
ed Mrs. Reil's sister, Mrs. A.
Hemsa in Weslaco Sunday.
= Capt. and Mrs. John n. Merrill
and two children are leaving for
Monterrey. Calf, where they will
make their home in the future.
They will take the overland route
by automobile.
Mrs. Hayden Hays returned Sun
day from Houston where she had
been for the past two weeks under
the care OF a specialist.
w. 3. Sellers has returned from
a business trip to New York City.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-24
Fl. Worth Men
Killed In Smash

FORT WORTH. Feb. 24-iF1-
Two men. killed SUNDAY when their
automobile collided with 2 Santa
Re passenger train north OF the city.
were identified today as y. w Stew
art. %. and Joe r. Bielman, both
Of Dallas.
Stewart was identified by a
brother. W. VI. Stewart. who resides
near Rho 9. Bielman was identi-
fled from tatto marks by friends.
Force Of the collision hurled their
bodies clear Of the w~reckage and
they were badly mangled.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-24
Party Given For
Freshman Class

An enjoyable informal evening
party for members of the high school
FRESHMAN class was given Satur-
fay night by Coralea Neel at the
home Of her sister, Mrs. r. L. Works,
On Levee street.
Dancing and games were pleasant
diversions for twenty friends Of the
young hostess, and the evening was
clunaxed by a late supper served
st a late hour.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-24

sight and understanding Powell
makes Natural" Davis. the pic
lures dominant figure. a charac-
ter OF moods: a man torn between
his uncomfortable desire 10 gamble
and the better judgement that tells
him that 10 IS impossible for him
to continue his gambling life for
ever.
Street Of Chance" Is literally
packed with suspense-filled situa-
tons that build up in logical and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-24
CAPITOL

Remember the roles that estab-
lshed Gloria Swanson as the best
dressed woman IN the world?"
Ever wonder how Gloria Swanson
was going 10 sound in talking pic
tureS2
These and kindred queries are
answered at the Capitol theatre to-
day when Miss Swanson makes her
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SUMMARY

Barometric pressure was low over
the Plains states and western Tex
as this morning lowest reading
$3.50 inches at North Platte, Nebr.) !,
and relatively high over the far
western and far eastern states.
Cloudy and unsettled weather pre-
walked practically throughout the
region between the Rocky and Ap-
palachian Mountains at the morn
ing observation. and light TO mod
crate precipitation was pretty gen.
eral throughout the Rocky Noun
tain region and the far western
states within the last "a hours,
while scattered rains were reported
from the Great Lakes, region and
very light rains from Texas and
Louisiana. Temperatures were sea-
sonable 10 above normal through
out the eastern two-thirds OF the
United States this morning. and
somewhat Subnormal over the west
ern third OF the country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-24

convincing fashion 70 q breath tax.
ing, powerful climax,
Kay Francis. who gave a fine per.
Torrance with Clara Bow III Dan.
gerous Curves" creates her first
sympathetic role as the faithful Wiz,
OF Natural" Davis. Regis Toomey
OF "Alibi" fame Is cast as "Natural's
brother. and Jean Arthur piav
Toomey's wife. All three players are
well cast ard give restrained. sym.
pathetic performances.
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Mrs. Harris to
Give Parties

Mrs. John r. Harris is entertain
ing Tuesday afternoon at 3 p. m.
with the first OF a series of bridge
parties which she plans 70 continue
N the next few days. She will be
hostess at her home IN Los Ebanos.
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Society Calendar
TUESDAY

Parish dinner for Episcopal
church at parish house 7 p. m.
Learners club with Mrs. Sher-
wood Bishop.
Mardi Bridge club with Mrs. Fred
Nathan.
Rebekahs meet at hall, evening.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-24
SERVANTS LEAD PEERS

STIBBIEGTON. Eng.-At the fu-
neral Of Sir Edwin Sherwin the
family servants by his final direc-
tons were placed ahead Of all the
peers in the funeral procession.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-24
BULLETIN

First figures. lowest temperatures
last night; second. highest tempera-
lures yesterday; third. wind We
locity at 8 a. m: fourth. precipi-
tation in last q hours:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-24
LOTTERY LUCK

BARCELONA-Members OF the
Caldera family have won shares in
three successive Spanish lotteries.
getting S6l 900.
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327AttendO E. s.
School at McAZZen

With a total attendance Of 37 members, officers and visitors from
various Valley chapters an aI-day School of Instruction for Q. z. S.
was held Saturday at McAlen. Ten grand officers were included in
registration and l72 visitors. representing fourteen states.
The day was principally taken up with secret work Of the order. a
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-24

Get poisons out of the system with
Feen-a-miIt, the Chewing Gum LaNa-
tive. Smaller doses effective when
taken in this form. A modern. scien-
liic, family laxative. Safe and mild.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-24

ARCADIA -HARLINGEN
Street Of Chance" William Pow
ellis first starring picture for Para
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the
food

Pour milk or cream in a
brimming bowl of these
toasted rice bubbles-then
listen while they sing a
song of crispness! SnapI
Crackle! Pop! This great
new cereal is telling you
how filled with wonder
flavor every mouthful isl
Children love it - for
breakfast, lunch or supper.
At your grocer's. Made by
Kellogg in Battle Greek.
La gaceta., 1930-01-25

lento de sus movimientos Y su
poca @ ninguna acometivid@a,
que esta mejor para poror
guantes que para subir al ring
4 name arlos.
Il lea dc que Ell venceC
d4l enclentro de anoche sc en-
frentase con Stribling, ell pro-
ximo z de febrero, fue abando-
NADIA por ell promoter Kennedy
va que nj aun Ell ioven Scarney,
a pesar de su victoria, ofreee-
ria resistencia que pudiera ser
tomada en- consideration con-
ira ell hijo de "Pa" Stribling.
Habil, como 10 ha venido de-
m~ostrando hasta ell preSente,
no quiere Mr.. Kennedy correr
el riesgo de I'm fracaso que Sc
ria sonado.
Los unicos rounds que gan6
Touchstone fueron ell seXto, no
veno Y decimo. Seis fueron de
Scarney Y uno tablas.
En- los preliminares, Antonio
Diaz, de la Habana, obtuvo un
empate con Carson Williams Y
Jimmy Muche demostr6 ser de
maSiado para Jackie Fern, a
quien noqueo Ell ell tercer round
suspendido ell encuentro por ell
referee.
Muche cause muy buena i'm
preston y seguramente Mr.. Ken
nedy 10 concertara en- otro
bout" de mas importancia,
con otro boxeador de mas ca
tegoria.
La entrada floja, como de
noche def rio, V boxeadores no
La gaceta., 1930-01-25
IMPORTATION
nFL PUERTO

CargadGs de MADEIRA salieron
aver para puertos de Italia y
Espana, respectivamente, los va
pores Magdalena Odero, italia
no, y ell aleman Edith Howaldt.
Tambien Sc hicieron a la mar los
vapores Surtemco Y O. T. War
ing, americanos. y las goletas
inglesas NJ. A. BeTliveau y Ru-
bens.
La primera de las goletas es-
ia hoy en- canine de Cardenas y
la segunda de Sagua, puertos de
Entraron aver los vapores a
La gaceta., 1930-01-25
NOTAS I't BOAEO

Earl Mastro, de Chicago, a
quien Jack Dempsey coloca ca
81 a la mi5ma altura de Kid Che
%colate, ha sido contratado pa
La pelea iba a ser a ounce
con Peter Zivic.
La mano derecha de Mastro,
que Sc astimara poniendo a dor
pir a Bud Taylor, hace mas de
un mes, esta otra vez en- perfec-
tas condolences.
La gaceta., 1930-01-25

Frank ]. Bruch manifesto a,
yer en- Miami que 81 no Sc opo-
ne a que Phil Scott practique
en- Palm Beach, con tai de que
establezca SUI Quartet general er
Miami por 10 menos tres soma
mas antes del dia 81 de febrerO
Jack Sharkey esta practican-
do en- Miami Beach Y segun un
contrato con la ciudad de Mia
mi uno de los boxeadores ten
dra que entrenarse ALI Y este
sera Scott.
la grandiosa Arena del Ma
olson Square Garden eSta va ter
minada, con la exception del cua
drilatero = un banco.
La gaceta., 1930-01-25

preparation entire Ell vencedor
de anoche y Ell NADIA simpatico
boxeador de Georgia, Young
Stribling.
I'll encuentro resu4a6 una sor-
9resa para los proleS.5nales
lei ring que esperabaI yor sa-
iir triunfante, por gran margen
al experto Touchstone contra
ell novato Scarney, quien, ade-
mas de su inferior experienced,
enia en- su contra la superio-
idad de ~estatura, alcance de
0razo y peso de su contrario.
La pelea Sc desenvolvi6 bas-
ante activa. aunque en- toda
LA no Sc ~egistro ningun
knock down." pero 81 la quie-
1ra de la guardia de Touch
tone, asaltada de continue por
i pequeno adversario con ext
0 brillante en- cast todas las
casiones.
La decision dada por ell Re-
fierce Lucien Brown no encon-
tr6 la "riposta" de hace sema-
mas, cuando require a Tommy
Jones, sino por ell c%ontrario, ell
APPLAUSE del publico que desde
que salieron al ring" ambos
boxeadores, Sc Incline hacia ell
mas pequeno y al parecer mas
debil de ambos.
En- una palabra, Touchstone
estaba completamente fuera de
training" apreciandose en- 10
La gaceta., 1930-01-25
Ell MEJICANO GONZALEZ
ACOSTO A TEJEIRO

En- Ell pueblo de Lake Vale
el mejicanito Jose Gonzalez pu
so a dormir anoche a Angel T.
jeieiro, de Espana, en- Ell d6cim,
segundo round del match" co
certado por el puesto local de
Legion Americana.
La pele alba a ser a quinc.
rounds.
Tejeiro qued6 vencido ma
}por agotamiento de sus energie
fisicas que por los golpes gu
recibiera
La gaceta., 1930-01-25

Tuv conocidos.
FL semifinal 10 gan6 Knight
sobre su contrario Wilburg.
La gaceta., 1930-01-25
EN- WEST TAMPA:

DIR. A. A. COM ALEL
Lunes Y Microbes de l 2 2. M.
Martes, Jueves y Sabado de Z a 8 T. M.
DR.. A. BUSTILLO
Iunes. Microbes y Viernes de a . T. M
Martes Y Jueves del a 2 2. NJ.
DR.. B. M. TISoN
Lunes y Microbes de II a IL A; M.
yiernes Y Sabado de l a 2 P. M.
DR.. JULIO J. GUERRA
Lunes, Miercolessy Viernes de o:7o a o:oo 7 M
La gaceta., 1930-01-25
R A DE CONSUl-TAS
DE LA soCIEDAD
Eel. BEN PUBLlCO"
EN- YBOR:

DR.. N A. PoRTOCARRERo
Mor+oo .J1eves v Sabado de 6 a 8 M
DIR. A. A. GONZALEZ
Luues. Microbes y Viernes de Z a 8 Z. NJ.
Martes y Jueves de / a 2 P. M.
DIR. A. BUSTILLO
~ Microbes Y Viernes de l a 2 P. M.
Martes, Jueves y Sabado de Z a 8 T. M.
DIR. B. M. TYSON
Irnoe Microbes V Viernes de z a 8 P. NJ.
Martes Y Jueves de 2 a 3 P. M.
DIR. JULIO J. GUERRA
Nor+ao ' Jneves de $50 a 80 P. M.
Sabado de l a 2 P. M.
Or. C. PORRO: Medico Inferno
La gaceta., 1930-01-25
crpv,r1o nr A~MBULANCIA: TelefOno Y 1116

Tel6fonos para visitas por ell dia: Ybor City, I naaaaSSSS'
~ mismo en- Ybor Que en- West Tampa, Yl4l0.
La gaceta., 1930-01-25
AvIsos EN- YBOR CITY

DR. Portocarrero. DR.. A. A. Gonzalez, DIR A. Bas-
tillo. DR.. B. NJ. Tison, DR.. Julio J Guerra, en- Ia bou
ca del Circulo Crbano Tele1ono NO | I4'0-
AVIsos EN- WEST TAMPA
n corzalez. DR.. A. BustilIo, DR.. B. M. Tison,
mr. Julie ]. Guerra, en- la Botica Ell Bien Pdbiico' Teie-
fono No. Fl 334G.
La gaceta., 1930-01-25
Ell TEMPO

Claro para hoy y manana. Su-
bir3 lentamente Ia temperature
Maxima aver, 81 grades; mini
ma. AZ
Marea alta a Ia lis p. m. Y
p. M; marea baja a las
$40 a. m. Y 4:40 p. m.
La gaceta., 1930-01-25

Estadio. Cuatro veces cay6 vi.
cente en- Ell tercer round y en- la
Ultima parte de Ia batalla pare
cia en- muy malas condolences
aunque consigui6 mantenerse de
pie hasta Ell final.
Pesaba Dundee 1914 libras
" su advecsario 1861.
La gaceta., 1930-01-25
EN- Ell RING" DEL CAMPA
MENTO DE ARTILLERIA

De la pelea de anoche en- ell
Campamento de Artilleria en-
ire los "heavyeightsw" Benny
Tombstone y Harold Scarney
puede decirse brot6 luz para
iluminar ell cerebro del promo
tor Kennedy, que do por can
celado ell match" que tenia en-
La gaceta., 1930-01-25

mericanos Governor Cobb, Co
mmelrial Pioneer, Aquarius Y
ell italiano Anna c.
The Washington times., 1930-08-09
& &RELTGIOUS NOTICESYf
PRAY FOR RAIN
At CATHEDRAL

In answer to a call issued yes.
terday, by the Rt. Rev. James 4.
Freeman, Bishop Of Washington,
for special prayer services for
rain to be held in the Diocese Of
washington, q special service Of
prayer for the termination of the
drought will be held at Wash.
ington Cathedral tomorrow at
p. m.
At that time the regular open.
air evensong will be held about
the Peace Cross on the Cathedral
Close. The preacher will be the
Rev. DR.. Charles M. .Clingman,
rector Of the Church of the Ad.
vent, Birmingham. The service
will be broadcast by WMAL.
Or. Clingman is in residence
at the College Of Preachers, con.
nected with the Cathedral. He
is one of the best known preach
ers in the Episcopal Church. He
recently declined election as
Bishop Of Louisiana.
Services will be held in the
Bethlehem Chapel at 1880, 10
and IL q. m DR.. Clingman will
preach at the latter service.
The Washington times., 1930-08-09
NEW YORK

market took a downward trend dur
ing the week on nearby hennery
whites. closely selected extras regis
The top grades of nearby hennery
whites, closely selected extras, register
ing decline of cents per
dozen. The top grades Of nearby
browns and gathered current collec-
tons fluctuated during the week. but
closed at the opening price of Mon
day. The market closed steady to
firm. Nearby hennery whites, closely
selected extras. 36@40c; average ex-
tras, 32Q35c: extra firsts. ESQ soc Z;
let's, 2702Sc; pewees. lS@1sc: nearby
hennery browns, top quality, 33Q.39c
nearby gathered browns, extras SEQ
S2c; extra firsts, 25027c; gathered
current collections. mixed colors closely
selected extras 3Oh 0SIc; extras. sS1a
23h @24c: Pacific Coast sheil-treated
extras. ss@sshc; extra firsts. sSh
Bntter-After fluctuating slightly the
firm. Creamery Salted. higher score.
advanced NC on Friday and 1c during
the week. Creamery salted, higher
score. sSM 03sc: extra, 92 score, 3Sc;
firsts, sO@S1 score. 3IR37b bc; ilrs.s
IS to 50 score, s5h @36hc; seconds -
to 81 score. S2h @34hc; lower grades
32@33c.
Cheese--The market closed steady.
New York State fresh cheese au
vanced one.haif cent since Monday'
The Cuba cheese board at CUBA
N. Y. registered an advance OF one one
quarter of cent per pound 90 New
York State fresh flats on August o.
New York State held, fancy to specials
24@26c: fresh specials, 1ehc' freSh
fancy, 1Shc -
Live PouItry-Fowls were in light
receipt ana broilers in light to mod
crate supply all the week by express
at the wholesale live poultry markets.
Leghorn fowls showed a slight I'M
prOvement and the market closed STEADY
with demand fair. Broilers met
weaker market the first of the week
and closed firmer with demand active.
Nearby express receipts per ponnn;
fowls: Leghorn. 4l5@17c; col0red. goo
22c. BrOIIers-ROcks. 25QS2c: reds,
Goa 2sc; leghorn. lS@26c. Long Islanad
ducks 22c; other nearby, he; pigeons.
per pair, 25c: squads. per pair. 26c;
Jumbo squads, per pair. 4Oc@$1.
The Washington times., 1930-08-09
v. Va. GAS CO.
To BUILD LINE

n. E. Danner, vice president and
manager of Appalachian Gas Cor
poration, announces plans for
further development of the prop
critics Of West Virginia Gas Cor.
poration, control Of which was re-
Gently acquired by Appalachian
Gas Corporation.
Improvements include laying of
a. new pipe line, drilling of new
wells and interlinking with pipe
lines of other companies in the
App q chian Gas Corporation
group located in the West Virginia
natural gas fields.
Work will commence immedi-
ately on a new pipe line to con-
duct gas from the Monickel field
in Lincoln county, w. Va. The
new line viii connect the pipe line
of Monickel Gas Company, Sab-
sidiary of West Virginia Gas Ger
poration, extending from the Ca
bell county field to Huntington,
w. Va, with the Buffalo Creek
field pipe line of Allegheny Gas
Corporation. Appalachian Gas
Corporation owns a SO per cent
stock interest in Allegheny Gas
Corporation.
The Washington times., 1930-08-09

The prophets of the Old TeS-
lament are among the greatest
figures in the long history Of re-
ligion.
They were prophets not only in
the modern sense, in that they
made predictions. They were
prophets primarily in that they
were preachers, exhorterS. warn
ers Of the consequences Of evil
and indifference.
The prophets Of old were
usually possessed of a rugged and
compelling eloquence. They did
not mince words. They spoke
with authority and to the point.
The teachings of Elijah and
Elisha, although in many respects
removed from the standards of
the modern age. and with certain
definite limitations. were much
needed in the days in which
they lived.
Amos was a stern prophet of
social ills and inequalities. The
rich were expressing the poor.
The wealthy lived in gilded idle
ness while the masses starved.
Amos placed great emphasis on
the futility Of ritual without
righteousness. Jehovah hated.
deSpised their solemn feast days
and assemblies, wrote the great
prophet. Let them bring repent
ance rather than sacrifice.
In the teachings of Hosea a
gentler note was introduced. The
Lord was long suffering toward
His people. He would show them
mercy. despite their many sins
and follieS.
Hosea was man who had Suf-
fered much In his personal life.
His afflictions had given to him
a rare tolerance, a spirit Of CON-
passion indeed unusual for the
time.
The emphasis of the prophets
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of modern times is in the spirit
of Hosea rather than that Of
Amos.
The many discoveries of mod
ern science, notably in the realm
Of psychology. have pointed our
that man is responsible only in
part for his own deeds, that he
is influenced often by factors
without his direct control.
The modern temper is evident
in the teaching that mercy is
better than judgment, that pity
is more efficacious than a stern
and unrelenting code.
The teachings of Christ are
replete with the tolerance, the
compassion, that is typical of
modern prophets and thinkers in
the fields Of philosophy and re-
ligion.