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narrow black ribbon and Margaret
tied it about the gir.'s throat.
Celia turned to catch a view in
the mirror. She felt her mothers
arms flung suddenly about her.
"Darling-we've been happy to-
gether - haven't we?" Margaret
murmured brokenly.
why, OF course! or course we
have"
$50 many things other girls have
that you've missed" the mother
went on. But you'll have them
too. celial"
The girl drew away. cycling her
mother curiously. 1t was odd for
Margaret Rogers to show such emo
ton.
"Here-let me help you dress
the girl said She began to undo
fasteners OF her mothers gown.
Five minutes later "a shrill whis-
tie came from downstairs.
That's Barney" Celia said. I'm
run down and tel him I can't
come"
she had not attempted the new
couture. The brown curls framed
the girls face as usual. The bright
dress added TO her cheeks and her
eyes were shining as she hurried
down the stairs.
Hello, Barney"
The young mans greeting was a
second whistle. low. intended to ex-
press amazement.
"6a-ayl" Shields exclaimed d.
Somebody's looking pretty swell.
I didn't by mistake ask you to dine
at the Ritz Carlton, did n"
Celia laughed.
of course. Don't you remem-
Der? I'm terribly sorry though. I
can't 60"
He thought II was part Of the joke.
And why not. oh, maiden fair?"
Because mothers got company
coming. Really. I'm serious, Bar
ney. ] mean I can't 60 to the NOV
les with you. She only told me at
dinner time. I tried to beg off, but
it's no use"
Cant you stay a while and then
duck out?"
mo. I thoueht OF that too. It's
some friend OF mothers she hasn't
seen for years and she says I've got
TO be there"
Has your company come yet7"
mo"
We'll. you could hop in the car
and drive around a couple OF blocks,
couldn't your Gosh. I'd like tn see
YOU for a minute or two ard we
can't very well talk here"
Celia hesitated. She glanced up
toward the apartment where her
mother was waiting.
II shouldn't" she said softly
but I willIr
Fifteen minutes later a girl in
rose silk with windblown curls and
sparkling ewes ran I'M the stairs
Ieadinr 70 the third-floor apart
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-26

Stunt flyers and inexperienced transformers con-
tinue to add to the total Of a~viation's fatalities;
meanwhile the established commercial concerns prove
with cold records that the hazard Of flying can be
greatly overestimated.
During the month Of August, National Air Trans
port completed 100 per cent Of its scheduled 214.-
o92 miles Of commercial flight-a really amazing rec
ord. This extensive mileage included air mail and
air express service between New York, Chicago. Kan
sas City and Dallas, with a great deal Of night flying
thrown in.
That record is one Of which commercial aviation
can be proud. A few more like it and the most
s~keptical ought TO be convinced that commercial avia-
ton has proven it dependability beyond a doubt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-26
The Size Of the Booze Business

To get an idea. Of the extent Of the illegal liquor
industry, consider briefly the fact that Detroit police
the other day raided a huge still which had been do
ing a business Of 100000 a month.
A plant which has a business Of that size Is doing
rather well. This one, evidently. had been in opera
ton for a number Of months. AL in all, it was the
largest ever raided in Detroit.
What makes the thing more impressive is the OBJ
vicus fact that this still was only one among many
in Detroit. Furthermore. g considerable quantity Of
liquor comes from across the Detroit river. Keeping
these facts in mind. you can begin to understand
why underworld gangs shoot each other to death for
control OF the booze business. It is a business worth
fighting for.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-26

to be greeted with new clothes and
a smile.
Bright Sayings. No. 1875
Our little Ruth, aged 4 going on
5 (the fond mother began) was
very proud OF our new automobile.
We had Just returned from a ride
and left II parked In front OF the
house, when 1t began to rain heavi-
ly.
Unknown to Ruth, father placed
the car In the barn.
An Austin drove up and parked
In the same location, and when
Ruth went out 10 play after the
rain she saw II and burst into
tears.
Mama" she cried, dashing into
the house." u cars shrunk."
N. s. r.
According to reports, Clara Bow
red-headed actress. lost $4,000
gambling. and then refused to pay
II we lost $4,000 gambling. we'd
do the same thing. We'd have to
Possibly the II. That, Them, and
Those girl was in the same predic-
ament.
Things Wed Like To See
Black and white. salt and pepper,
bread and butter.
These things go together, and
are perfectly all right. But there
are other things that when placed
together r absolutely incongruous.
And certain persons doing certain
things arouse laughter. For ex-
ample. could you keep q straight
face II:
Mayor Rentfro walked down the
main stem In pajamas.
A. q. Cole was seen In q Model
i Ford.
Gilbert vidaurri and George Leo
aard got into a fist fight.
John Hunter bought and rode In
an American Austin.
What-ho!
II was a great day In Rome, all
he counts and no accounts were
there.
Where Is the queen7" cried the
king.
She Is out with tonsilitus."
"Confound that Creek"
Add Smiles
As futile as betting on another
mans game
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ment. She was late and yet her
heart was singing.
Maybe he hasn't come yet she
told herself hopefully
But as soon as she reached the
top Of the stairs she knew that she
was wrong. Celia Jaw the stranger
sitting beside the window. The light
shone on his face. Involuntary the
girl stopped. A curious, terrifying
feeling came over her.
Celia. standing in the Swallowed
hallway, felt the tenseness of the
rooms atmosphere. She drew back.
steadying herself with a hand on
the railing.
Her mothers voice came 10 her,
but Celia could not distinguish the
words. Margaret Rogers sat with her
back toward the door. The nan
nodded his head as If in agree
ment TO what had been said.
Celia was trembling. She could
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Heart HUNGRY
~ L LMy y 10y qsss sR9 eSsssf " Q $3.50 y nsA sss"s i've

the window curtain but the air
was warm.
you're not eating, notherl"
"Im-not hungry"
Margaret cleared her throat then
and looked at her daughter.
Were going to have company
this evening. Invited my friend
TO call"
"But who Is it7" Celia could not
keep the curiosity from her voice.
you don't remember him, Celia"
the mother said. II used TO know
him long ago. Before we lived In
Baltimore"
What's his manner"
"Mitchell-John Mitchell"
Celia drew q sigh and laughed.
"well-that's a relief Honest
", mother, when you first came IN
I thought something was wrong.
You seemed so mysterious I was
afraid you were sick. Who Is this
Mitchell? I'll bet he's an old sutton
OF yoursl Isn't he?"
For an instant Margaret's eyes
held her daughters. Her cheeks
t.nged with pink ss she answered:
Il was fond OF him once. He
you must be very nice 70 him, Ce-
liz. I want you TO look your pref
test. Wear the ross dress"
But. mother, ! don't have 70 be
here when he comes do III Bar
ney's going TO take me % the STAN
ley. It's the new Ramon Novarro
pictureI You'll want 10 talk about
old times"
Margaret Rogers voice vas firm.
you will have to 60 with Bar
ney onl other time. I want you
here tonight"
Cant I stay just a little while
and be excused?"
Mrs. Rogers shook her head.
mo, Celia. Not this evening.
Don't ask H."
There was silence after that.
Celia had been in the house all
day. She wanted TO see the picture
and her mothers firm insistence
seemed an afront to i7-year old
dignity.
What time Is he coming?"
Eight o'clock. I'm sorry TO in
terfere with your pleasure, but,
really. dear. I have reasons"
The cloud passed from Celia's
face as quickly as it had appeared
She slipped around the table. kiss
ed her mothers cheek and laughed.
All right Your pride and JOY
will stay right here beside you.
When Barney comes III tell him
the party's off"
There was a great deal TO be done
to get the department in order for
company. The dishes were carried
from the table Celia washed
and wiped them while Mrs.
Rogers hustled about with a dust
cloth, setting furniture az different
angles, converting the dining room
back into a living room.
TITS after seveni" her daughter
reminded her presently.
That's all right. I'm almost
through. now. You'd better start
dressing"
DO YOU think Mr.. Mitchell Will
stay very long?" Celia paused In
the doorway 10 inquire.
II don't know"
isn't It funny you never men
toned him before?" the girl per-
sisted.
OH guess ! iust didn't hap
pen 10. co on. Celia. Get ready"
The girl had Just slipped the
rose frock over her head when Mrs.
Rogers raised the lid OF the old
trunk and began fumhling through
the upper tray. She drew out her
jewel box.
"Here-Celia, I want you to wear
this"
II was the little gold locket.
Celia had never seen her mother
wear the trinket nor had Margaret
Rogers eve offered 1t to her daugh-
ter before. The iocket hung on q
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not take her eyes from the mans
face. Who was John Mitchell? What
had he come for?
she conquered her fear and
stepped forward.
"Mother-I hope I'm not late
tried to hurry"
Margaret urned.
"Oh, Celia! I was wondering what
had become Of you. We have COM
pany."
The girl moved toward John
Mitchell. He arose. bowed formally
and held out his hand to her.
How do you do7" he said slowly.
$50 you are Celia"
The girl raised her eyes TO Nit
chell's cold. %appraising glance.
Celia" Margaret Rogers cut In
In a voice that was a sob. Darling
this is your fatherl"
ITO BE Continued
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-26
One Public Enemy Captured By
The Chicago Police

Chicago judges and prosecutors and police sleuths
staged a gigantic man hunt for 26 persons listed as
public enemies" There was a laundering round
Up and the net result Of the raid was the capture OF
a college student said to be Of the Capone family
Who killed Charlie Ross? Who killed Reporter
Lingle7 Who killed Cock Robin? Happy is the man
by the side Of the road who watches the world 60 by.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-26
BEGIN HERE roDAY

IellG hOBcrS, just Out Oh lukl
school, spends a hot July day look
Ing for a Job. Her mother. Margaret
Rogers, Is q widow. employed Us q
seamstresS in q dress shop. On the
day the story opens Margaret re-
ceives a letter which she conceals
from Celia. It Is an offer. signed
John Mitchell. to provide the gil
with every advantage OF education.
travel and social position IL Mar
garet will give her up. Margaret
declares she will never do this.
Celia goes for a drive with Bar
ney Shields, young newspaper pho
tographer. Barney tells Celia he
loves her and swears that some
day they will be married. Next
day the girl continues her search
for work. She goes TO the shop to
see her mother and finds Mrs.
Rogers has been taken suddenly
III. The woman RECEIVERS, but Is
told by a physician she must stop
working. Margaret writes a letter
TO John Mitchell ant. he comes 10
Baltimore. After a long interview
he convinces Margaret she must
accept his offer and let Celia 90.
Now co On With The Story
CHAPTER VII
Celia stood before the dressing
table, mirror In hand. studying
her profile. She turned her head,
chin tilted, and tried the effect.
She was smiling, half pleased. and
half doubtful.
Her soft waving hair was ar
ranged In a new way. drawn back
from the ears. IL looked more
grown : up. more sophisticated.
Would Barney like II ?
She pushed back the little curl
which insisted on touching her
cheek. The curl promptly bobbed
forward again.
Celia's eyes were dreamy. She
was paying more attention to her
appearance these days. thinking
more about clothes and spending
more time before the mirror since
Barney had told her she was love-
~ looking. Barney said silly things
but she liked to hear them.
"Why-motherl I didn't hear
your
The girl turned quickly. Mrs.
Rogers stood in the doorway Of
the bedroom. Without replying
she drew off her hat, laid 1t with
her purse and gloves on the bed
and sank into a chair.
You're awfully late" Celia con-
tinued. They haven't any right to
ask you to stay overtime these hot
days! I was getting worried"
But you shouldn't have, dear"
her mother interrupted. Il told
you I'd be late this evening"
Eyes, I know. But II isn't fair
for Mrs. Foster 10 ask you to stay
Margaret Rogers arose.
Il wasn't at the shop" she said.
Her back was toward the girl. She
did not see Celia's startled glance.
Not at the shop7"
mo. II was talking to an old
friend"
There was a pause during which
Celia eyed her mother expectantly.
After a moment Mrs. Rogers added:
I'll tell you about 1t later. We'd
better have dinner now, hadn't we?
II must be nearly six"
"Everything's ready" Celia said.
following her mother into the liv-
ing room which was also a dining
room. She took dishes from the
cupboard and placed them on the
table.
Presently they sat down 20 the
meal. There was q salad OF which
Celia was proud, rolls and q vege-
table and fruit.
Il planned to have everything
cold" the girl explained, so the
room wouldn't get heated"
Margaret nodded absently. The
precaution had been only partly
successful. A slight breeze stirred
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-26
Along Elizabeth

Along Elizabeth
Jack McDermott. popular man
ager OF the Pan American airways
office in the Capitol theater build
ing. ... walking rapidly. apparent
ly in a big hurry to get somewhere
-. Knight Douglas. ..Lf the Rio
Grande Valley Trust company. all
In white with a straw hat on his
head. !. his mouStache neatly trim
med. ...G Gordon Street. president
OF the same bank. neat blue suit
and a green tie. ... looking very
dignified and handsome ... smoking
a cigaret. W. DR.. Charlie Calderoni
dentist. Z. entering the State Ma
tional Bank building Ion his way
to his office. ... Arnulfo Correa, Jr.
80. linotype operator. recently
returned from Mexico City. !. tell
ing friends about things he saw
down there. 49,. Faustino Ceyanes...
known as "Tino".. ~. driving around
with a girl. says he's working
hard these days. Sam Hughston
80. .lanky. happy insurance man.
shouting a greeting across the
street TO a friend. Fuzzy" Ora
HAMS football player again..
this time with the Junior College
49,. gradually losing weight. -. J..
r. Blantcn. -. recently made q
father-in-law -. rolling q cigaret..
and the wind blowing the tobacco
about. Il. z. Rendon.. of Mata-
moros.. driving a new sedan.
with his family. -.
This Is Conservative
Rip Van Wrinkle, wrinkied and
gray from his 20-yesr absence.
stood before his wife.
Where have you been. you
scalawag?' she demanded.
Il was over In Matamoros wait
ing to see q slot machine pay off,"
replied Rip.
Are We Right, or Right?
II Is difficult for q native OF the
Rio Grande Valley 10 understand
why the poet Is prone to refer 20
this season OF the year as "melan-
choly."
To those who live in the Valley
II Is a wonderful season. Climatic
ally speaking. II is exuberating. IT
gives q spring to the step. a sparkle
to the eye. and roses to the cheeks
In the Magic Valley, autumn and
water are not 20 be avoided. and
not TO be dreaded.
It's just another pleasant season
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7AE Nam STEM
Intimate Glimpses of the Valleys Alley

Along Elizabeth 49,. Rip Returns With An Excuse 1890. Why Dread
Winter? 49,. Bright Sayings 49,. Bobby Jones 800. Things
Wed Like TO See 49,. Clara Bow ~. Add Smiles
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-26

America may have the faster yacht. but It woul
be pretty tough to have to wait for mail being ca
ried on either.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-26

They're breaking the spinnakerI" shouted Ina
Dodos boy friend at one Of the international yacht
races.
4 knew something would bust" replied Ina.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-26

CThey discuss the news Of the day with CUSTOMARY
clarity)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-26

This departments notion Of major inertia Is
slow motion picture Of an international yacht rae
in light airs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-26

The height OF unimportance: Living IN New York
a full month and never having O tabloid newspaper
report an expected addition to your family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-04
BOND LIST STEADY
IN UPWARD TREND
Easier Credit Is Factor in
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Issues Strong.
BY F. H. RICHARDSON.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. January 4.-Bond
prices made some upward progress in
q quiet trading session today. With
easier money rates prevailing, and very
little to mitigate against the advance
except the quietness of the market, the
whole list improved.
High-grade issues were more in de-
mand than has been the case in recent
sessions and Improvements ,esulted in
Atchison General As. Southern Pacific
412s, Great Northern rs, Inland Steel
4t2s, Standard Oil of New jersey SIS.
DuqueSne Light AIS and Philadelphia
Co. SIS. Small declines were shown by
Canadian Pacific debenture As and
Union Pacific As United States Gov
eminent bonds were unchanged.
Unchanged or slightly better prices
prevailed in the second-grade rail list
st. Paul adjustments, Denver & Rio
Grande Western SIS. Erie general lien
is, International Great Northern rs.
Missouri-Pacific SIPS and Boston &
Maine SIS.
Pennsylvania Dixie Cement 6 per
cents advanced 81 points on the sale
of seven bonds just before the market
closed. These bonds. affected by the
company's difficulties with cement
prices and the tariff, sold as low as go
during 1929 from a high level of 97L
They closed the year at 1871 and today
sold at 80. The market for them was
very buoyant, as a test of the market
after the sale at 81 revealed the next
Offering at SO. The company is ex-
pected to publish an exceptionally
strong balance sheet
OILS, sugars and fractions fractionally
improved. Third Avenue Railway first
Is were up ga points from their low
registered yesterday, but dropped back
2 points in later trading. Certain-teed
5l2s were off a point.
Strength in German obligations fea-
tured the foreign department German
reparations rs. German Central Bank
Is october. 1861 and United Steel
Works "A" 6l2s were active and higher.
Bavaria 612s, on the other hand, were
2 points lower. With few exceptions
the balance of this section was higher.
During next week $6l, 644, $50 of new
municipal issues are on the program.
compared with $7,212,519 during the
past week. The largest of the new is
sues will be $31 ,050,000 State of Ten
neSsee highway bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-04
MUNICIPAL BONDS
INCREASE AT BANKS
Total Held in Nation by Fis-
Cal Institutions Is
$2,0O0,OO0,OOO.
snec,sl Dispatch to The star.

Special DiSpatcn 70 Inc 6tdF
NEW YORK, January 4.-Substan-
tial increases in the holdings of State
and municipal bonds by banks through
out the country which have thus far
announced statements of conditions rs
of December 81, 1929, are expected TO
bring total holdings Of such bonds by
these institutions over the $2,000,000,-
900 mark. AS of June 80, 1929. report
ing national banks owned $1,746. 112, 900
of State or municipal bonds, compared
with holdings of Government bonds of
about $4,000, 100000.
The next statements issued by in
surance companies are expected to
show a corresponding increase. Cur
rent holdings of four of the large life
insurance companies in proportion to
their invested funds are as follows:
Travellers, 81 per cent; Northwestern
Mutual, 80 per cent; Prudential, % per
cent, and Metropolitan Life, IL per
cent.
New York savings banks as of De-
cember 81, 1923, held $3.50, IT'S, 900 of
State and municipal issues, constituting
81 per cent of their total investments.
The statement as of December 81, 1929,
is expected to show a considerable in
crease.
Indicative of the demand for NUM-
cipal bonds in November, when prices
of corporation bonds suffered from
liquidation. is the experience of one OF
the largest dealers In the municipal
field who was asked to dispose of a
block of $4,000, 900 various State and
municipal issues. The bonds were i'm
mediately placed on the market and
| were all sold and taken definitely out
of the market in less than "a hours.
Although a few municipal issues, TO-
tably those of New York City, are
listed on the New York Stock Ex-
| change, trading in these issues in the
over-the-counter market is much more
active than on the stock exchange. This
of course, is also true of United States
Government bonds. dealings in which
in the outside market are many times
greater than on the exchange.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-04
DONATE TO COMPANY
$6,25O,OOO IN STOCK
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. January 4-R. S. Rey-
nolds and c. K. Reynolds of the stock
exchange firm of Reynolds g. Co., who
own all except 100000 shares of the
stock of Reynolds Brothers, Inc, hold
ing company for the Reynolds enter
priSeS, announced yesterday that they
had donated to the company for re-
tirement 100000 shares of their per-
sonal holdings. The retirement leaves
1,583,33 shares outstanding.
The value of the donation, at yes
terGay'S closing price of 81 for Rey-
nolds Brothers, Inc, was $6,250,00 An
offering of 100000 shares Of the stock
at $1,000 share was made privately
by Charles d. Barney & Co last Sep
TENDER. The stock has a par value Of
$3.50 share.
When the stock offering was made
the company had diversified list of
investments in railroad and industrial
stocks, and large holdings in the invest
ment companies with which the Rev.
nolds brothers are identified, including
Selected Industries, Raybarn Co. and
Reynolds Investing Co. These invest
mentS are still held by REYNOLDS
Brothers, Inc, it was announced yes
terday. Net assets of the company on
August % amounted to $29 400 900.
equivalent to $l1.35 share
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-04
GASOLINE PRICE WAR
LOOMS IN MARYLAND
Standard Of New Jersey Announces
Reductions in Fuel
Cost.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, January A gasoline
price war loomed in Maryland as the
Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey an
nounced general reductions, including
steep cut in the price of gasoline being
sold throughout the Eastern States.
Beginning Monday Standard straight
gasoline will be sold in Maryland at
l5.2 cents gallon, while the blended
gasoline will be sold for cents more
AT present straight sells for II cents,
plus the Accent State road tax, and the
new price sets a new low price record
Ior Standard gasoline in this State.
The slash in gasoline is a part of the
Summaries general price-cutting scheme,
which will affect the Atlantic Seaboard
states and number of Southern States
An of1cial of the Standard Oil Co. in
Baltimore said that the decimal system
oelng used in the present price of
standard gaSolines Is new in this sec
ZION OF the country, although it is not
new to the industry.
Those familiar with the gasoline
market say that it is almost certain
mat the price cut by the Standard will
De met by other large oil companies
IhlS has been the course followed in
the past and has led to some of the
greatest price wars in the history of the
industry.