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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-20

By CLWEBB 1893
By CLIMBED
CHAPTER 20

CHAPTER 40
At that moment Pat and the
Doctor rounded the corner Of the
pilcthouse. The former, evidently.
had caught the latter part Of Mar
gery'S statement, for she glanced
up at Rex with an inquiring look
in her eyes.
Don't you think it's a fine idea.
Rex?" she asked, a note of ager-
ness in her voice. I've Just been
telling Frank about 1t and he
agrees that 10 certainly can do no
harm and may be Of wonderful
peneiiti Talk TO Jimmy, just as we
90 TO each other. There's no use,
OF course, TO ask him questions. But
talk TO him as II We thought he
understood. Maybe he will-after
awhile. At any rate, 1t will seem
mor human, more natural than
to ignore him as we've been doing.'
i think it's a mighty good plan
"a whale Of an ideal" avowed Rex
with enthusiasm. Anything that
Pat sanctioned or wanted quite ma
turally had Dallard's unqualified
approval al once. But this proposal
had struck him Immediately as full
OF possibilities. Just the expression
on Jimmy's face that he had noted
upon his approach the moment be-
fore was sufficient to warrant his
approval OF the plan.
It was an interesting study TO
Gordon, from both a personal and
a scientific viewpoint. Watching
Rex or Pat or anyone talking to
Jimmy, he was prone to wonder
II, by any chance, the young man
old get a glimmer occasionally OF
what 1t was all about?
Whether he did or whether he did
not, Pat and her friends continued
to give him the talk cure" Prob
ably. as Margery had said. he liked
1t. If he didn't, there was no indi-
cation on his part 10 show his dis
like. Nor was there anything to
show he did ike II. II was Lucy
Pine who naively observed. Jimmy
has the most detached manner!'
II complete indifference TO every
thing and everybody around him
was the sign OF detachment" then
Jimmy's manner was detached"
Dawn on the fifth day OF the
cruise saw the Bluebird's sharp
PROV cutting through the pirate
famed waters or the Caribbean Sea.
The soft, warm air. laden with a
tropical fragrance, breathed also
the romance and storied adventure
that had lived there in the days or
Morgan and Capt. Kidd.
I'm perfectly sure declared Pat.
standing with Rex and Margery at
the port rail and looking ahead
across the green eXpanse or ocean
toward the distant Barbados. that
II I'd been Jimmy instead OF being
born a girl. and had lived in the
DAY When Knighthood Was III
Flower, I should have been a fierce
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-20
StarLOre
ATTRACTIVE OBJECTS IN FEB
RTAEY EVENING SKY

BY Arthur Dew. Carpenter
Capella is now overhead a little
west OF the meridian, and Is next
10 Sirius the brightest star visible
in February. It's magnitude Is OIL.
Zero is the next magnitude brighter
than the first magnitude. This star
IS often called Golden Capella"
because 1t shines with a rich yell
low light. This Is a good month for
seeing the constellation Cancer
Grab, located between Gemini
and Leo. Cancer Is famous for its
cluster OF more than 800 stars too
faint to be distinguished with the
naked eye. but all Of them together
form q patch Of radiant light Just
visible on very clear. moonleSs
nights. Be sure to locate It.
more Tomorrow
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-20

venue hearing in the case Of his
client, Judge John w. Brady.
Reno Eickenroht OF Seguin, only
republican house member. will have
a good excuse to be absent Sat
urday. with his party's ssate execu-
tive committee meeting in Sen.
Thomas 3. Loves home city.
Gen. Jacob r. VOTERS. the man
they turn to when there's to be
martial law, has been beneath the
big dome for several days. quietly
watching the trend Of legislative Eff
fort. Esteem in which he Is held
by the lawmakers was reflected in
resolutions thanking him for mis-
services at Berger in conducting the
martial law administration.
Col. Abe Cross. OF Waco, who
came about his title as a member
OF a governors staff. mixes with
the business representatives here
who consider certain business taxes
poisonous.
Talk about quiet firmness, Rep.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-20

Victor Gilbert, who Is chairman az
the revenue and taxation commit
tee, sat till after midnight IN the
sulphur tax hearing. Finally MI.
Gilbert announced. as members
kept on debating. I'm going to put
the motion now-you fellows are out
OF order" And he did.
All his committee has 10 do Is 10
raise money by tax measures: all
Rep. John +. Wallace's committee
has to do is TO spend ii. yet st
would be hard 70 guess which or the
two has the hardest iob-both are
told there isn't any" to raise or
to spend.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-20
The Once Over
'THk MARTIN JOHNSON JUNGLE INFLUENCE
OR WHY LIONS GO MAD!
BY II. L PHILLIPS


When the little baby lions are about to 60 to bed
In the very deepest jungles where the king Of beasts
is bred.
Mommer Lion and her husband warn the children in
a row
OF the hunter and the huntress of the moving picture
show.
once the jungle" SO they tell them, was a lovely
place to live.
But today a lion has to dodge the motor truck and
fliv,
nose and eyes.
Is the rush Of motor vehicles with camera supplies
II.
ION the veldt," says Papa Lion, "once a lion had
And the life was fairly tranquil and a little ike a
trance;
Now and then a rifle cracked and a lion had to
Jump,
But there weren't seven hunters to each tree and
bush and clump.
Oh, today the life is awful and the strain is most
intense
For the jungle's full Of ladies and its also full OF
gents
Who are swarmin' through the grasses and are slog-
BlDB lIIOu5u lIc UOeS
To supply the picture houses with the jungle travel
ogues.
There are clickings in the thicket. there are whir-
rings everywhere
AS the motion picture crankers stir a tempest in the
air:
There's a lens at every turning and outside Of every
lair
There's a Mr. Nj johnson or some other eager pair.
It's a life most Photographic that the modern lion
leads
As the tourists get the pictures for their tales Of epic
deeds,
And although there is less bloodshed in this very
modern day
Lions much prefer their shooting in the good old
fashioned way.
we are photographed when resting and we're pho
tographed asleep.
we are snapped when we are eating and we're taken
when we leap,
we are snapped when we are running and we're taken
at a walk.
And we know a lens is on us when we prowl and
when we stalk.
We are photographed by dozens when we go to drink
a drink
And we have our pictures taken when we even pause
70 think;
We are taken when we're angry and we're taken
when we play
All we hear is cameras clicking every minute Of the
day.
v.
"Flivvers rattle all about us and we're very much an
noyed
AS the trucks go umbling-rumblin to the front
with celluloid;
For there's nothing makes a lion seem so much 9
helpless ham
As to waste away OF hunger caught within a traffic
jam.
So. my children, be as careful as you possibly can o.
In a life in which you'll scarcely know the slightest
privacy;
II you hear a rifle cracking never make the slightest
fuss,
Take your bullet without ~finching; it viii he much
better thus"
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mistake. This man is hireling Of
Maxwell's and his presence here
a be for no other purpose than
to do Maxwells bidding! When you
consider that the sum Of money in
volved totals fourteen million dol
lars, you will realize the need for
the precautions I am urgingl"
Il realize il fully. NH. ballard"
Captain Lee assured him. And I
give you my word-all Of you"
He included the three others in a
sweeping gesture. that I shall act
Immediately. Within ten minutes
the man will be securely confined
in the yachts strong rooml"
CTO BE CONTINUED
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-20

Jack johnson Of Denton Is an
other Of the old-time members who
have rallied round the capitol wher
the legislative Sawmill got to
grinding, late in the session.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-20
TndaY's Anniversary

On this day, in 1929, the Ameri-
can actor. Joseph Jefferson. vas
born.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-20

Dayton Moses has a breathing
spell as he waits for the postponed
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-20
ADVERTISING

You kissed and told.
But that's all right;
The man you told
Called up last night.
Pomona Sage Hen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-20
TOday'S Horoscope

Persons born Oh this day are
faithful workers and give more
than Is expected OF them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-20

Rep. Harold Kayton holds the
palm for the best-scrambled figure
Of speech Of the session.
do they want to make a goo
out of US to wash their dirty lin
emp" he demanded Indignantly p.
a committee.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-20
Answers 10 Foregoing q

Answers TO Foregoing Questions
/. Robert Taft. George w. Nor
ris; Helen Heron.
2. Halley's.
3. Church Of England.
4. ST. Luke, xiv. "a.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-20
Correctly Speaking

GOTTeCtiy Sptdhlnk-
When two or more singular sub
jects are joined by Corr or (nor) q
singular verb Is required. Say
Neither he nor she IS going" not
Neither he nor she are going"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-20

EGBA QdA1 81 40oO
Who am I? What Nebraska SEN
ator opposed the confirmation OF
the appointment Of my fathers
successor recently? What was my
mothers maiden name?
What comet is due 10 return
about 1885?
To what church was Benjamin
Disraeh, England's great prime
minister. admitted after the death
OF his father?
salt Is good: but II the salt have
lost his SAVIOUR, wherewith shall it
be seasoned?" Where Is this pass
age found In the Bible?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-20

Former Adj. Gen. James A. Har-
ley was among the numerous law
yers who gathered around the com
mittee tables during the past sew
eral days as tax questions were
tackled.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-20
TTAfAS
TOPICS
Familiar Scenes
Marlin Gavel
-No-Par Stock
Ind Less Cotton

OaNCA II
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Ind Less Cotton
AUSTIN, Feb. 20-"Jimmie," 9TH
erwise James v. Alfred Of Wichita
Falls. told friends he Will be the
peoples lawyer" as attorney gen.
eral, If elected in his race this year.
He found friends and many ac-
quaintances her during a visit, and
he demonstrated he already is in
high gear for a handshaking cam
paign.
Judge w. H. woodward OF Cole
man is here visiting his son, Sen.
Walter c. Woodward.
Wayne Somerville. county attor-
ney Of Wichita county, was among
the public officials here during the
week to confer with the home
town representatives and other Of
the legislators.
Big John" Davis, former houSe
and senate member from Dallas,
mingled with old-time associates
about the corridors this week. His
nickname came from the fact that
there we're two John Davises. both
from Dallas, in the legislature at
the same time. and from the further
fact that Is around six feet six
inches tall.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-20

venue hearing in the case Of his
client, Judge John w. Brady.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-12-02
COAST FANS CONFIDENT u. S. C. WILL STOP IRISl
"A Loops
to Confer
Big Minors Seek Solution
for Draft Problem
at Montreal.
BIZ United Pres.

By United Press
MONTREAL, Dec. 2.-The annual
session of the national association of
professional baseball leagues moved
into its second day today with
delegates still arriving from all parts
of the country.
The draft question, which came in
for quite bit of informal discussion
Monday, was expectCE 70 be given
a thorough going into today The
three class AA leagues-the Pacific
Coast and International Leagues,
and the American Association were
scheduled to go into joint conference
in an attempt to formulate some
plan acceptable to all.
The Pacific Coast and Inter-
national League heads spent the
greater part of the opening day
discussing the demands of the
majors that they submit to the
universal draft, but reached no de-
cision. The universal draft gives
the major leagues the right to buy
any minor league player at a set
price.
The reelection Of Charles Knapp
of Baltimore, as president, and the
naming of George Toporcer as man.
ager by the Jersey City club of the
International League, featured the
opening session.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-12-02
Collins Is
New Pilot

By United Press
BOSTON, Dec. John (Shano)
Collins, manager of the Des NdoineS
club of the Western League, and
former outfielder for the Chicago
White Sox and Boston Red Sox, will
manage the Boston Red Sox, the
major league baseball team with
which he completed his career five
years ago, during the coming season.
Collins appointment to succeed
Heinie Wagner, who resigned at
the close of the 1880 season after
serving one year as Beantown pilot,
was announced late Monday by
president Bob Quinn.
Born in Charlestown, Mass, In
1885, Collins first entered profess
sional baseball in 1905 with the
Lynn club of the old New England
League, later going to the Haver-
hill club of the same circuit.
He joined the White SoX as first
basenan in 1910, playing on semi
professional teams during the in
term. Surviving the world series
scandal of >1919, Collins remained
with the Pale Hose until 1921, when
he was purchased by the Red Sox.
He played with the Boston team for
four years, resigning to become
manager of the Pittsf1eld club of the
Eastern League.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-12-02
Gehrig Leads Way in Runs
Batted in During Season

more runs during the season-an
increase of five over 1929 despite
the leagues stronger pitching-and
OF the fifteen, only three, Babe
Ruth, Goose GOslin and Bing Mill
Ter, belong in the veteran class.
Lou Gehrig led the league with
ia runs batted in, coming within
one Of equaling his own former
world record. Al Simmons and
Jimmy FoxX and Babe Ruth each
drove in more than $50 runs, while
Bing Miller, fifteenth on the list.
drove in an even 100.
Ruth again led the league in
passes received with 1876 in 145
games, while Max Bishop OF the
Athletics equalled his 1929 record of
128 for second place. Gehrig, only
other player above the 100 notch
drew 101 passes.
The Yankees led both in strike@
outs and passes. In collecting 644
passes the Yanks added 80 to their
1929 total and we're within 81 of the
world record established by Detroit
in 1915.
The Yanks gathered $50 OF the
leagues 4,088 strikeouts. Washington
had the least. 43S. The league total
was an increase of $40 for the
season. Bases on balls decreased
from 1904 in 1929 TO 1915 this
season.
Foxx Of Philadelphia and Nor
gan of Cleveland tied for most times
struck out with 66 each, with Joe
Sewell, Cleveland infielder. again
having the fewest strikeouts among
the regular players with three in l09
games.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-12-02


MANAGER CORRIDEN of the
I'VE Indians is willing to do some
swapping with other minor league
clubs while taking part in the CAB
tests in Montreal, where the big
diamond powwow is on this week.
Most of the boys get fallen arches
standing around the hotel lobbleS
during these long-winded sessions,
but now and then stay put long
enough to agree on transaction.
n
Some managers have been known
to go to the pOwwOws, agree ON
deal while in a fog. forget about it
and receive a surprise two weeks
later when notified by another club
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-12-02
Independent Basket News

in scoring. A record season is expected,
according to Sullivan.
Delco Remy five has added several new
book games, with teams having access to
gyms. Call Be. 1926, or write Harry
Hoffman, 1911 North King avenue.
Six games are on the program for to-
night in the Alliance Basketball Asso-
citation. Section A games: to be played
at East Tenth gym are College Avenue VS..
East Tenth Triangles; Woodruff Place vs..
Third Christian and First Baptist VS..
East Park. Section B will play at woodruff
Place as follows: Woodruff Place VS.. East
Tenth, Tuxedo vs. Westminster and First
Morayian VS.. Bethel. First games start
at 1880.
Games are wanted by ST. Phillip Boys
Club with city and state clubs playing in
home basis. Saints have strengthened
their lineup with the addition of Mullin,
Theising. Andrews and Clements and Cot
gootee. For games call Oh. 7019 or write
William Sheehan. % North Gray street.
st: Philip A. C.'s will oppose, Indian
apolis Turks at D. m. tonight at the
gym. $50 Eastern avnue. st. Philip Boys
Club viii play indianapolis Moors in the
Millersville whippets defeated Moravian
f1aSneS SATURDAY, 70 10 70. Gates LED the
attack for Whippets with six field markers
Teams playing in the 17-year-old class
desiring games call Hu. 6254. ask for
Rollie.
After completing a successful football
season. indianapolis Midways have or
ganized for the coming basketball cam
paign. Midways desire games with fast
city teams@a For GANGS write 14l7 South
State avenue or call Dr. 6074-W ask for
Frank.
Manager of Sheridan A. C's is requested
to get in touch with Kirshbaum Bulldogs
manager Immediately. Next SUNDAYS
game has been postponed until Dec. 81.
because of a schedule difficulty.
Junior Aces want games with teams
playing in the 12-l4-year-old class having
access to gyms. Call DR.. $685. and ask
for Ike. or write to Isaac Pardo, 1888
Church street.
@. and J. Tire quintet travels to Mobiles
vile Wednesday night to meet the Mobiles
vile Merchants at D. m.
Three games are on the. program at
Pennsv GYM this evening. At 7i15 c. and
J. Girls meet Broadway NJ E. Girls At
8.15. G. & J. Resetves play Broadway NJ.
E. BOYS and in the final game at g. G. q
J. a" squad meets Southport Black Dia-
mondS
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-12-02

that terms had been accepted on
a certain star player.
The world wide mental depression
is trotting along in stride with the
business depression. A crowd OF
$4,000 turned out in Spain to see
a fight between the ham heavy
weights, Camera and Pauline. Both
were busts in America.
n
The boxers are beginning to give
the wrestIers close competition in
the art of fOoling the public. X. O..
Christner took dive out Of the ring
in Chicago the other night that
would arouse the jealousy, or admit
ration, of our best actor grapplers.
4
TOHNNY HODAPP, developed by
u Indianapolis, was sixth high in
American League batting in 1880,
with mark of 1854. He amassed
the greatest number of hits, 225,
and cleaned the most doubles, 81.
Looks like more pay for the big boy.
u q
"I'll Be Blue Just Thinking of
You. Little Missed Point After
Touchdown" Vocal refrains by
Cadet Broshus. Music by the Army
band. All winter at West Point
BY special permission of the copy
right owners.
The Army mule was on the side
lines and Coach Major Sasse passed
up a chance to have the ball kicked
into the next county.
II n
What good will it do the Boiler
makers to abolish all minor sports
at Purdue if the try for the extra
point is left in the football rules?
Tom Sims has supplied the prize
winning yell for the Barber college
eleven. "Strop that kick! Strop
that kick"
TOUCHDOWNS scored by South
i ern California this fall total
fifty-eight and the Trojans made
good on only thirty-two extra points
after touchdown. Frank Carideo,
Notre Dame, has made good twenty
four out of twenty-nine Jtempts
at goal after touchdown SiliS wear.
and has kicked the last ten in a
row. If the Saturday game is close
but you never can tell. What is
known as form in the sport world
doesn't always hold up. It's just
something that rules betting.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-12-02
Cruising in Sportland
WITH EDDIE ASH

ID headlines and wearing the
. will be the experience
patrol right field for
Indianapolis Fisher Buffalo after the 30
for several
George the batting sensation Of the majors and the hero OF
couldn't get him out Later Fisher
dropped called in
couldn't field the sphere ont in the gardens and up
pitchers fumng the tight He will be with
Rochester Inenationals spring
shOOp while tOtng
batting the field the paths He hit
in Rabbit Warster
with Boston Red fifty flour
games him hitting
the curtain fell Joe sprin another Indian sent
better luck closing at 254
points Riddle displaced at Chicago
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-12-02
Tigers Face
Rose Quintet

By Times Special
GREENCASTLE, Ind. Dec. q
With the Rose Poly game only two
days away Coach Moffett trimmed
his De Paw university Tiger bas-
ket ball squad to eighteen men. The
Tigers open their eighteen-game
schedule here Thursday with the
Terre Haute school, Those left from
the squad of some thirty-five cam
didates are:
George Eubank. Martinsvlre: Maurice
Wilson. Loda. H.: Robert Bulleitt. Cory
don; Ray Rsgsdale. Washington: Rex Moi
felt. Indisnap polls: Edwin Boswell. Indian
apolis; LLOYD Perkins. Linton. Donald
Wheaton. Wheaton. ILL.,: Ernest Harvey.
townsville; Derrin Copeland. Indianapolis;
Kenenth Dawalt. Salem William Naftz-
ger. Kokomo; Frank Graham. Noblesyille:
Robert Moore, Evansville: Donald Erb.
Peru; Harold Letter. Highmore. S. D:
David Shaw. London. O.: Howard Aikin.
Digger, and Carl Chickendantz. Washing
ton
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-12-02
JONES is CUE WINNER

After five consecutive losses, Neal
Jones broke into the win column of
the state three cushion billiard
tourney by nosing out Harry Bald
win, so to A, in a seventy-eight in
ming match at Coolers Monday
Jones posted a high run of eight
while Baldwin's best cluster was
four.
Lou Spivey, tourney leader. will
seek his sixth straight victory
against Leo O'Connor tonight.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-12-02

Hazards would like to. schedule games
for Friday nights with strong city teams
having access to gyms. Hazards are ,anx-
ious to get their scheduled arranged for
the entire season and will go 5000 on
the gym if necessary. Call Ii. 1876 during
the day or Ha. 4247-R at night, ask for
Pete Sprecher.
Oak Hill Cubs want games in the II
year-old class that have access to gym.
Call Cherry 1888. between $50 and $50
p. m. and ask for Herman.
Central A. Cs desire game for tonight
with fast team having access to gym
and a game for Friday night in the Cen
trails gym, The A. C;s are all former q1fiT
Flashes. Lauter All-stars and TrafalgaTT
1888. ring one. and ask for Ralph Russell.
or write r. r. 4. Box ADJ. Indianapolis.
Coach John Sullivan has assembled one
of the strongest cage squads in recent
seasons at Sacred Heart One of the
outstanding performers is Bernie Kunkel.
This is Kunkels first season in the net
game. In the last two encounters at
Sacred Heart hall. he has led the team
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-12-02
Notices and Gossip Free
in Times Net Column

Managers of city and state indie
nendent and amateur basketball
teams are urged to use The Times net
column. Notices are printed free.
Mail or bring to sports desk, second
floor. Times building. Keep the re-
suits of YOUR games coming in. an
nouncemcnt of practices. new games
and dates wanted.
Secretaries of the various local
leagues arc requested to send in week
" schedules. results each week and
league standings. II takes publicity
TO nut over any kind of an athletic
team and The Times wishes to i'm
press on the many squads. big and
little, that they will be taken care
Of In the Independent and Amateur
column throughout the season No
charges.