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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-01-12

Question: If Tarnmany CRATER gets $4,000
for giving steamship company a lease on "a
500 foot pier in New York Harbor, how much
should he get if the city government can per-
Suade the Federal Government to permit the
building of 1000 foot piers2 Answer: We give
it up, as it's question of higher mathematics.
We suggest that it be referred to a Committee
Of Experts. consisting of Jimmy Walker, Profess
scr Einstein and the Socialist" Texas C;uinan
fight against the terror campaign of the ruling
class.
Our Answer To This Attack.
The answer of the Spanish speaking workes
to this attack of the government through its post
office department must be to build UP the I'M
employed councils of the T. U. U. L., organize
and participate in hunger marches; for the IN
employment Insurance Bill: organization u
committees for the protection Of and against the
organize more energetic support to the revo-
lutionary movement in Cuba.
All workers must demonstrate that they aro
ready to support their organ Of struggle, "vidA
Obrera," against all the attacks Of the bosssb.
To the decision Of the post office department Ne
must answer by intensfying the campaign IN
favor Of vida Obrera," multiplying our efforts
in securing new subscriptions and defending by
all means our raper.
Forward to the struggle for Unemployment
Insurance!
Organize the protest against the post office
department.
Organize the cQmmittsn 6 ~ ~ uGonn
Of sylda osC&ay ~ I-.s.
Aastr.sts.N
Evening star., 1931-12-17
What Great Men Read
Library of Congress Records Show Lincoln as On,-
niyorons Reader-Library Habits of Other States
men Shown to Cover Wide and Varied Fields.

The reading habits Of some of the
foremost figures in American history
are revealed in lists OF books borrowed
from the Library of Congress just made
public in connection with the 130th an
niversary of the establishment of its
reading room.
One of the most frequent borrowers
was Abraham Lincoln, who apparently
remained an omniverous reader during
the darkest days of the Civil War The
long enough to read them carefully
change for others. One volume, how
ever, he retained for two years. 1t was
treatise on the science of war, bor-
roWed January 7, 1862, and brought
back March "a, 1864. This is taken to
indicate Lincoln tried to keep a con-
slant check on his generals in the light
Of some technichal knowledge of mill
tary tactics.
The books borrowed by Lincoln COW
cred the fields of history, biography,
economics, philology. fine arts, military
science. sport, church history, hymnol
ogy, classical literature, belles-lettres
and poetry. He read translation of
Homer, Humes History of England" a
volume at time, and Bancroft's His
tory of the United States,' He called
three times for two standards works on
American constitutional law and twice
he borrowed Longfellow's "HiaWatha,"
as well as the poetry of Shakespeare,
Sir Walter Scott and Alfred Tennyson.
Although the novels of Hawthorne,
DiSraeli and Jane Austin were borrowed
on his account, he Is known to have
Evening star., 1931-12-17

taken little interest in fiction, and 1t Is
probable these books were intended for
other members of the family. The
works, in French, of Victor Hugo and
Balzac, 1t is believed, undoubtedly we're
for Mrs. Lincoln, who read that Ian
guage easily Some technical military
books, although borrowed in the Presi-
dents name, are believed to have been
for the use of his son, then a captain
In the Federal Army.
James Monroe, who placed the letters
"P U. S." after his name when he
signed the borrowers ledger, also was
constant user of the Congressional
Library. He consulted the Transactions
of the London Philosophical Society,
translations of Tacitus, life of Wash
ington and Goldsmith's Vicar of
Wakefield"
The old frontiersman, David Crockett,
who served term as Member of Con-
greSS and who often has been pictured
as practically illiterate, used the read
Ing room constantly, the borrowers list
shows. He read works of Voltaire, the
Memoirs of Madame Du Barry" and
various scientific publications. During
the administration of John Tyler, the
two most omniverous readers in WASH
ington were Gen. Lewis CaSs and Sen
ator Thomas H. Benton of Missouri.
Both ordered many novels and books
OF travel sent to their rooms.
Davis Liked Sermons.
Jefferson Davis while Senator prior
to the Civil War, showed some prede-
liction for religious works He bor-
rowed Heber's Sermons" and the works
OF JoSephus. Thaddeus Stevens read
Evening star., 1931-12-17
Lamb Heads Chemical Society.

NEW YORK, December II P.-Elec-
ton Of Prof. A. B. Lamb Of Harvard
University as president OF the Ameri-
can Chemical Society for 1898 was an
nounced yesterday. The president for
1882 is DR.. L. " Redman, vice presi-
dent and director of research of the
Bakelite Corporation, Bloomfield. N !
who succeeds Prof. Moses Gomberg of
the University Of Michigan on Janu-
airy 10.
Evening star., 1931-12-17
ORDER S|LENCES
d INDIAN LEADERS
mo Rent" Campaigners
Must Stay in Own Towns
'rit
and Make No Speeches.
Blythe Associated Press.

Blythe Associated Press.
ALLAHABAD, India, December IL
Prominent leaders of the Indian Ma
tionalist Congress in the United Prov
;nces were virtual prisoners today as a
result OF new ordinance by the gov
errImeEt aimed at suppreSsing the no
rent" campaign which has been under
way In hundreds of towns and villages
The leaders were ordered to stay
within the limits of their towns and to
make no public utterances. The latter
ioJunction includes statements for pub
Ncation as well as speeches.
The order followed series Of raids
yesterday in which the home of Pandit
Jawarhalal Nehru, director of the CAM
patgn, was searched, as we'll as the resi-
dences of number of other leaders
and the Nationalist Congress headquar-
tiers.
The searches were continued, police
going through the headquarters of
branches of the Congress throughout
the district
In Rudarpur group of about $50
peasants opposed the raiders and a few
shots were fired by the police. The
crowds were dispersed with clubs and
without injury.
Evening star., 1931-12-17

"Hume's History of England" the works
OF Thoms Jefferson and books dealing
with the tariff question.
Daniel Webster also showed a religi-
Gus turn OF mind, borrowing at various
times the works of Isaac Watts and
NOTES OF 1saiah," besides copies of the
classics. Alexander H. Stephens ran
mostly to philosophy and history, read
ing works Of Guizot, De Tocqueville and
among the earliest users of the COL
!ectlon were John Randolph of Roa-
noke, John Marshall and Thomas Je;ter-
son. 1t was not until after their day,
however, that systematic record was
maze OF the books borrowed The
Library then was housed on the third
uoor OF hotel at Ss:scth and E
streets and presumably the librarian
merely made mental note of borrowed
DOCKS or trusted implicitly in the hon.
esty OF the borrower.
Calhoun Borrowed Extensively.
Shortly after records began to be
KEPT John c. Calhoun was an extensive
borrower: Among the books charged to
~" Houthern statesman was Horrors of
slavery. He also read many biograph-
lcal and philosophical works. Henry
Clay borrowed books on travel and
tfeatlses on government. He also bor-
roweo the works Of Benjamin Franklin
and life of Washington.
James Knox Polk, while a Repre-
sentative, borrowed the works of VOL
taire and history of the Revolution.
while James Buchanan, when a Repre-
sentative from Pennsylvania, was por-
ing over weighty law books Edward
Everett, the borrowers list shows. evi-
dentiy was chiefly interested In philo-
Sophical works
Among the Presidents who were con-
Evening star., 1931-12-17

stant readers 1T Is shown, was Andrew
johnson. He borrowed shakespeare's
plays, novels by Sir Walter Scott and
military journal. Stephen A. Douglas
borrowed "Bancroft's History of the
United States" books on the British
colonies, on modern art and a volume
on THE Habits of Men" Robert
Iombs was borrower of books on DO
lltical science. Secretary of State Sew
ard during the Civil War posted himself
on the history of Mexico and the life
of Napoleon.
Evening star., 1931-12-17

Following the extraction of % teeth,
Robert Glen, 80, has died at Noting
ham, England.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-24
"Here's why y switched
-hOJU about yOW?"

plane seals in all the natural actory-freshness-seaIs
Ii i'm 50 tightly that wet weather cannot make Camels
damp, nor drought weather make them dry.
When you open your package Of CameIs, don't
remove the CeIlophane wrapper. Keep il ON until You
have smoked the last cigarette. lis put there for yonS
protection.
Do your throat a favor, try Camels for just one day.
Once you've compared their cool, smooth enjoyment
with the brackish, stale taste Of cigarettes packed the
old way, leave them-if YOU can.
ring Morton Downey and Tony Wons
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-24
Presbyterian Young
People 5 Camp Opens

RIO HONDO. July 24-The first
standard conference on the Presby-
terrain young people Is now In ses-
sion az Camp del Arroyo the NJ. wv.
G. a. camp here.
Rev. Flynn Long OF Harlingen -
director OF the conference.
While two conferences have been
held previously at this camp and
O number on smaller gatherings III
different Valley towns, this Is the
first conference at which awards 0t
merit or certificates win be given.
Those who meet NIL qualifications
by attending three conferences ct
this type will be given diplomas. said
Rev. Long"
We have an excellent faculty
said Rev. Long. each one l. especial
ly fitted 10 teach the course assign
ed TO at camp. and every part if our
conference program Is well mapped
out and supervised.
The conference covers n tx day
period and Is attended By 66 young
people between the ages or ia and
"a.
Ten teachers compose the faculty
They are: Miss Kate Payne Owens.
Rev. J. Q. Reavis. p. d., Rev. Hugh
Robertson. ID. ID. Mrs. va. ID. Grove.
Rev. e. p. Owen. Rev. Archie Reed
Councillors are Miss Jaunita Bocry
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-24
San Benito

Mr.. and Mrs. Ebert M. Swan and
daughter have returned from Rock
port, Ind, and expect to make their
home here. They spent last win
ter in the Valley and have recent
" purchased property near La
Feria.
G. P. Hager has left for Mime
sofa by automobile 70 accompany
his family home after a months
visit with relatives.
Mrs. Walker Boston has as her
guest Miss Helen Rae Wait Of
Houston Miss Wait formerly lived
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred G. Irving. who
have been guests in the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r.. Middleton, have
returned to their home IN San An
tonic.
Randolph Reynolds OF Orange Is
visiting in the home OF his aunt.
Mrs. Bessie Balienger. Mrs. Rev.
nolds has been here for several
weeks visit and will accompany
her husband home.
Mrs. Frank GrimselI has as her
guest, her sister. Mrs. Harry Towns
and children or Donna
Mrs. Alex Pope of Gonzales IS
visiting In the 10 G. Elstner home
on the reSaca.
Mr. and Mrs. II. b. Clark. former
residents here. have departed for
Missouri. They expect TO return
soon 10 make their home here.
Mrs. Walton Fulcher has returned
20 her home in Mobile, Ala. after
about six weeks visit with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Wilds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-24

Miss Helen Duckworth. Mrs. Archie
Reed, Rev. y. IA. Reed.
Special speakers who are taking
q prominent part on the programs
are Rev. Brooks X. Dickey, 10. Id. Rev.
Paul Hama, OF Alice, Texas. Rev.
James O.. Reavis. It'd. I'D. Dallas. Tex.
Each evening a jollyity program Is
enjoyed. Miss Sara Belle Newell is
recreational director and swimming
and tennis Is enjoyed By the many
young people I'm encampment.
The entire encampment Is divided
into four Indian tribes who are com
peting IN the number or points
gained BY each tribe. the goal IS a
banner. 20 the tribe having the
greatest number Of good points.
The encampment comes 10 N close
Saturday afternoon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-24
CIRCLES PLAN
JOINT MEET

Circle two Of the Methodist Mis-
sionary Society met Monday after
moor at the home or Mrs. K. NJ
Anderson for a short business meet
ing. In the absence or Mrs. Nv. y
Rech. Mrs. Irby Ford acted as chair
Hian. Nothing ~ Importance was
brought up IN the business meet
ing.
Next Monday the two circles viii
meet IN a foint meeting az the
church. The next circle meeting will
be &C the home Of Mrs. Phil Hoge.
PERSONALS
Mr.. and Mrs. Rohcrs Butler Of
Abilene arrived Monday for A visit
nj the home Of her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. ". r. Yarbrough.
Mrs. Lottie Clark and daughter.
Helen. Of McAllen spent Monday
with friends III Weslaco.
MIR. and Mrs. Willard Barnett n
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-24
NEW FASHION TURN
BACK CLOCK OF TIME

fitting and shorter wasted. They
are too strong a tendency to be neg
lected. In the opinion or Jean Char
les Worth, but there Is every indica-
ton that they are intended for the
smart. sophisticated type Of woman
only.
Last August. Worth presented a
number Of evening gowns which we're
enthusiastically Delected by the
women reputed to be the best dress
ed In the world. and which had the
front draped back to form a hustle
effect with ruffles cascading down
the back. This style viii probably
be interpreted again this fall by most
dressmakers together with a mod
ernized version OF the wide hoop
skirts OF a previous century.
Discretion Is Required.
The latest fashions take quite d
lot OF wearing 70 look just right, not
like fancy-dress affairs. They de-
nand an enormous amount OF dis
erection and an acute Of dress
TO achieve real chic. and IL Is inter-
esting TO note. in this transitory
stage Of style, how many well dress
ed women have adopted the ultra
simple In their dress rather than
risk making a mistake.
It is rumored that green and
brown will be the fashionable COL
ors for fall. with blues and reds next
in favor. Black and white combina-
tons will still stand for the acme 3i
smartness, judging by their preva-
lence In mld-season showings.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-24

SAN BENTTO. July 74-Elbert
Fraser and Miss Katherine Sloan
have been added as full time
teachers at Highland school near
here. and Miss Ruth Shoptaw ms
part time instructor. according 20
Supt. James Scaief. Mr.. Fraser
will be- high school principal.
Other teachers include Miss Hell
en- Ruth Reeves. high school teach
er and Misses G0zeIle BauRh.
Rosaland Breedlove and Margaret
Sloan.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-24
Edcouch

PERSONALS
Miss Mana Duncan on Jasper, Ala,
who has visited the past three
months at the y. i. Ballenger home
left Thursday for her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Nurse. and
Miss Martha Brooch or Montgomery
Ala. spent Tuesday in the lower VAL
ley.
u. N. MCGEE returned Friday
after a months visit with his par
ents III Frankinton. In.
Mr.. and Mrs. &. A. Williford en-
tertained Rev. and Mrs. A. g. Bell.
Miss Ruby and A. C., Jr., az dinner
Friday.
Carl SchIemer and Miss Mary
Frances Peacock spent Sunday In
Harlingen. with M Schlemer's
father.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Campbell, and
Miss June spent Sunday III Mis-
sion with Mr.. and Mrs. Yates.
Mrs. q. mi. Adkins and sol Charles
and daughter. Evelyn, spent ne
week end with Mrs. Eliza Kase-,
and family
Mr.. and Mrs. s. Fl. Crockett, Rev
and Mrs. "A. G.. Bell and Mrs. Clyde
BEEN surprised Mrs. Fox or Rolo
Thursday with a covered dish dinner
The afternoon was spent visiting.
Miss Mattilee Squyres. Miss RUBY
and "A. G.. Bell, Jr.. called on several
OF the young pople Of the community
and Elsa Monday.
N4rr Tnn nru-rnw nwH NFrm w w.
Carlson c~haperoned a group OF young
people on n swim mt Carriers Lake
Sunday afternoon They returned <
Mrs. Carlson's home and were serv-
ed home made tee cream and cake
There were twelve who enjoyed thi:
outing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-24

TITS brow is wet with honest sweat - but not his
LII Camels. Nor will yours be, no matter how hard
you work or play.
Whether You labor outdoors in the rain or indoors
i'm the heat, whether you whip a trout-stream, or what
ever you do, your cigarettes will never be stained or
soggy or unwholesome if you carry Camels.
Camels are blended Of fine Turkish and mild
Domestic tobaccos, made fine and kept fine, kept
always i'm prime smoking condition.
The new Humidor Pack of moisture-proof Cello
Tune Inn CAMEL QUARTER HOUR fea
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-24
BY ROSETTE
NEA Service Writer.

PARIS. July L-The couturiers
and modistes evidently were deter
mined to give women plenty 10 think
about during the next few weeks
judging by the revolution in styles
witnessed the last few days OF the
Grande Semaine. and eliminating
with the Grand Prix at Longchamp.
Probably no other race meeting in
the world attracts such a cosmopoli-
tan as well as such a smart crowd.
This Is evidently the reason Why the
Paris c0uturiers elect to launch
their sery latest creations as well as
q few tentative ideas for the future
big fall showtngs in the unbeatable
settings that Auteuil, Chantilly and
Longchamp offer.
Bedecked I'm Fine Feathers.
The trend OF fashions is decidedly
influenced by the styles OF the
Second Empire, but whereas SO far
as dresses are concerned. the move
ment Is a more or less faint evoca-
ton Of that period. hats show a re-
volutionary movement.
without any period OF transition
the elegarte woke liz one fine morn
Ing TO find that the microscopic cap,
p~erilously placed at the back OF her
head. had given way to beplumed
and beflowered tricornes, marquis
and modern editions OF the riding
felt. And the moment did not stay
At shapes and instead of bare. al
most nude expanses OF forehead.
the new hats actually almost hid
one eye The result Is jaunty. even
picturesque, but women will have
gestures 20 tit the latest creations.
1T Is quite certain that the new
hat modes will have an influence
on fall fashions. From that 10 stat
ing that crinolines will be an" again
this winter Is rank e~xaggerati0n. The
masters OF Partisan couture have TOO
acute q sense Of the requirements OF
modern life ever TO attempt any
thing OF this nature.
Hats Top the Mode
But the fact remains that four out
OF five women are wearing the new
din" hats. and to do them justice
dresses will have TO be longer and
wider and bodies even more form
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-24
BUSINESS SESSION
or CLUB ON TUESDAY


The Southern Star Home Demon
stration club met Tuesday afternoon
at the home OF Mrs. Simon Beller
with eleven members and n guest,
Mrs. O. f. Ebeling present. Mrs.
Frank Strausbaugh, president. had
charge az the business meeting. Roll
call was answered with The best
meal I ever served" Several items
tof interest were taken up and dis
cussed by the club members. 1t was
decided 70 pay The Student Loan
fund" to the Federated club. Re-
freshments were served by the hos
tess during the social hour.
The cub will meet next with
Mrs. Carl West, and Is to be an all
day meeting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-24
Brownsville Club
and Social Activities
Interesting
Meet Is Held
By 3 Circles

WESLACO. July 24-The three
circles OF the Presbyterian Auxiliary
met Monday afternoon in a joint
session at the church. The meeting
was opened with a song. During the
short business session, Mrs. M. J..
Smith resigned as chairman OF circle
two. The devotional was led by Mrs.
II. K. Carpenter. Mrs. Carl 5chwedes
was leader OF the program which
was opened with a song. 20 Worship
the King"
Mrs. Schwedes gave a very inter
esting discussion OF Oriental We'd
ding Customs" Mrs. Pratt gave
Marriage Customs In China" Ms.
George Lucas gave Japanese We'd
ding Customs" Mrs. Phil Dixon told
a story OF Korean Wedding and a
Visit to the Brides home" A song,
Faith OF Our Fathers closed the
program.
Refreshments were served by circle
n in the annex. There were SO
members present.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-24

Miss Bette Fleming delightfully."-
entertained h~onoTing Miss Margaret
Ellis OF Edinburg. who Is her house
guest. Bridge furnished entertain
ment until a late hour. High score
favor was presented TO Miss Kath-
eryn Vaughn, and low to Miss Mar
garet Ellis.
A delicious fee course vas served
10 Misses Margaret Ellis. Blair Witt,
Katheryn Vaughn. Ruby Hedrick,
Margaret Thomas. Nell Rowland,
Mary Elizabeth Thomas, Helen
Clark Of McAlIen and Edith Sarris
OF Donna.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-24

Shawnee. Okla. are guests for the
week at the home OF his brother, Mr.
and Mrs. ". &. Barnett.
Mrs. Myrtle Smith and son, Dick,
left Monday for Sherman. Texas.
where they expect to make their
home. They we're accompanied BY
Mrs. Fred Rives and daughters.
Catherine and Tommy Gene, who
will visit relatives there for q few
days.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-24
Valley Society NeWS
and EVentS


SAN BENITO. July 24-CitruB
fruit growers nF tine Valley should
dust w spray at this time for rusu
mites. according 10 Henry Ais
meyer. Cameron county mErirui~
tural agent.
They may dust with sulphur uE
spray with lime sulphur, Mr.. Ais
meyer said.
This will control the mite burt lN
scale also In present an oil emulsion
will control both pests.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-24

Tramp. Kind lady. cnn yDM help
a poor man that's been 10 thu
frnnt?1
mo. r have nothing 20 give away
and r don't believe you've ever been
10 tine 'front.'
4 have. lady. but couldn't make
you hea r.-PnSHinE show.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-24

But the fact remains that four out
or five women are wearing the new
dip" hats. and to do them justice
dresses viii have TO be longer and
wider and bodies even more form
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-24

IS MOST ENJOYABLE

The Baptist ". NJ. u. met Monday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. s. ".
Brandon for a Royal Service pro-
gram, with Around the Gulf az
Mexico with the Gospel" as the sub
ject. This voyage was made on the
vessel Friendship. Fellowship. and
Stewardship" A male quartet sang
'Old Ship OF Zion" the quartet IS
composed OF Messrs. irwin. q. w.
Sansing. G. II. Fort and y. Y. Rohr.
The devotional was led by Mrs. Bob
Hankel followed with prayer by Mrs,
j. l.. Reeves.
The lesson Trailing the Gospel"
was given with captains as follows:
Mrs. j. H. Busby in Cuba. Mrs. A.
J. Hays in Tampa. Florida. Mrs. w.
Il. Wagers in Louisiana. Mrs. Ram
sey in Mexico and Texas, Mrs. r..
II. Clark In Canada. Each captain
had her helpers. after Thought
was given by Mrs. w. "A. Thompson.
Stewardship was discussed BY
Mrs. w. A. Black" A message from
Brother Saleer was given by Mrs. j.
II. Couch.
The meeting closed with PRAYER
led by Mrs. r. w. Goss. Refresh
ments we're served 10 81.
The Washington times., 1931-05-07
SoilHas Youth, Age, Death,
Chemist Tells Society
PUPILS AT PLAY

The evolution theory. pro-
pounded in relation to organic
matter by Charles Darwin. may
as well be applied to the soils of
the earth, according to DR.. A. G.
Mccall, chief of soil investigations
for the Bureau Of Chemistry and
Soils.
Speaking before the Agricul-
tural History Society at its an.
nual meeting last night at the
Cosmos Club, DR.. Mccall said that
recent research has shown that
soil passes through a definite span
of life, finally dying.
The speaker expressed doubt
that the death" of soil is more
than a suspended animation. and
said that it is hoped that science
may in the near future be able to
start the soil on a new evolu-
tionary course from youth to old
age"