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mad their origin, not in New York, but
In the Southwest--they are songs
which the cowboys used to singh!
This incident is another example OF
the increasing interest of Americans
In the folklore of their country. That
interest has manifested itself in vari-
GUS forms-in the popularity of the
negro spirituals Of the South, in the
revival of singing of ballads of past
generations (ballads which prove con-
clusively that, although many of them
trace back directly to the old English
ballads, America had a; native bal
ladry) and in the wider dissemina-
ton Of the legends of Paul Bunyan,
Pecos Bill and John Henry, myth
heroes created in the fertile magma
tons Of the lumberjacks, the COWBOYS
and the negro railroad workers, re-
spectively.
The play referred to above takes its
name from song, Screen Grow the
Lilacs," which has been sung in the
Southwest for generations. It's origin
is yelled in obscurity. One critic has
ventured the opinion that it traces its
ancestry back to Robert Burns poem,
"Green Grow the Rashes." If so. per
haps somewhere in the line of descent
may be found song popular with the
American soldiers during the Mexican
war, Green Grow the Rushes, o."
and there is legend that the Mexican
name for Americans, ''gringoes" is a
corruption of the words green grows"
Another of the songs of this play
which is said to have been an old
favorite in the Southwest, hence was
well known in Oklahoma, the native
state of Lynn Riggs, author of the
play, is my Name is Sam Hall"
There is no doubt about the origin of
this song for it comes from London
where it was cellar ditty. In 1S4S
w. g. Ross, Scotch low comedian,
was singing in Cider Cellars in Maiden
Lane, Covent Gardens, (the original,
incidentally, of Back Kitchen in "Pen-
dennis'o and "My name is Sam Hail."
was one of his "hits."
How did this song find its way to
the old Indian territory? Did some
adventurous Cockney carry it there or
did some disgraced younger son." who
could not live in England and who had
Ned to the American frontier where
no questions were asked about mans
past, first sing it along the banks of
the Canadian or the Cimarron? No
one knows! But the cowboys once
sang it on the Oklahoma range and it
is their version, slightly changed from
the original English version, which is
being sung on Broadway today.
In reality, though, this is not so I'M
z usual for an examination of the col
lection of old cowboy songs, made by
John A. Lomax of Texas several years
ago, will show that many of the IA
yorites among the cowboys. especially
those of the more sentimental type
(and the cowboy was strong for the
song which dripped with sentimental
ityD closely resemble some of the old
English ballads and probably trace
directly from them. Some typical
ones, given in the Lomax collection,
are those which bear the titles Bon
ME Black Bess," ''Fair Fannie Moore"
"Her White Bosom Bare" and Young
Charlotte"
More than that, investigators of
this type of folk song have revealed
the fact that many Of the best known
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-10

An interesting chimney will often
give distinction to an otherwise hope
less design. Ornamental balconies.
ratings, shutters. awnings and flower
boxes are used to similar purpose.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-10
Bankers, RESPONSIBILITIES

The bank that doesn't help its town
in bad times doesn't deserve to share
In its good times.-American Magazine
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-10
These Changing Times
Times certainly change"

'Times certainly change"
"Whatcher driving at now?"
Il was just thinking that the stat
ues of great men in the future may
show them speaking into micro
phone instead Of astride horse with
a sword dangling."-Florida Times
Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-10
w. N. u, BALTIMORE, NO. 15--1es1.
Agreeable

Stern Parent-Willie I'd like to so
through one whole day without once
scolding you. at
Willie-WelI, mother, you have my
consent.-Boston Transcript.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-10
By ELMO SCOTT WATSON

NE Of the current Broad
way stage successes is a
play which bears the title
Of "Green Grow the Ii
lacs," and sophisticated
Gotham, which doesn't
usually think a song is
worth singing unless it
came out of Tin Pan
Alley, is delighted with
the songs in that play.
And +ho no ;o-;+ 80 a.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-10
Castoria. ..for
C+IILDREN'S
ailments

ARE you prepared to render first
aid and quick comfort the moment
your youngster has an upset of any
sort2 Could you do the right thing
neutrality-suspicious. the emer-
gency came without warning
perhaps tonight? Castoria is a
mothers standby at such times.
There is nothing like it in emergen-
cies, and nothing better for every
day use. For a sudden attack of
collie, or for the gentle relief of
constipation; to allay a feverish
spell, or to soothe a fretful baby
that can't sleep. This pure vege-
table preparation is always ready
to ease an ailing youngster. 1t is
Just as harmless as the recipe on
the wrapper reads. If you see Chas.
H. Fletcher's signature, it is genuine
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-10

Castoria. 1t is harmless to the
smallest infant doctors will tell
you so.
You can tell from the formula on
the wrapper how mild it is, and
how good for little systems. But
continue with Castoria until a child
is grown.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-10

ION the Western Trail"-A cowboy
group, the work of the famous woman
sculptor, Sally James Farnham, re-
Gently exhibited In New York.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-10

Mental stains cannot be removed
by time, nor washed away by any
Waters.-Cicero.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-10

Or. Pierce's Favorite Prescription makes
weak women strong. No alcohol. Sold
by druggists in tablets or liquid.-Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-14
(By Staff Correspondent

wESLACO. June l3.-Faln re-
sistant varieties OF dates import
cd for experimentation purposes N
the Valley two years ago. viii be
transplanted from the nursery in
to the field probably this summer,
according TO officials OF the state
experimentation station near here.
The date shoots were brought 70
this country from Iraq financed
by a Congressional appropriation
Of about $4,000 secured largely
through the efforts OF Congress
man John ~. Garner.
Due to the fact that they had
10 be sterilized BY cooking they
have not been doing 50 well TO
date. IL was stated. They were
subjected TO a high temperature 70
Kill all possible plant disease in
festationS. insects and their eggs.
Then as an added precaution they
ere planted at the experiment
station where they are under con-
tinuous quarantine. These precau-
tons were taken In veiw or the
fact that many OF CALIFORNIA; pest
worries are due to insects and
plant diseases which came in with
imported fruit stocks. The cook
ing has had the effect Of Stunting
the growth Of the date shoots.
Among them are two principal
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-14
Boy and Girl Win
Radio Following

EDINBURG. June Is. Two
youngsters. who might be called
products OF the Valley. as they
have resided south Of Pharr since
babyhood. are gaining quite a fol-
lowing for themselves in Radio
land. through their b~roadcasting
over XED. at Reynosa. They are
Allen and Lois Damron. aged Is
and IL.
Miss Lois pays the piano. while
Allen plays the guitar and sings
Spanish songs. Occasionally their
brother OSlin. aged Is. helps out
IN their programs which they
broadcast about once a week.
These two young children's father,
A. Damron. plays the violin and
has composed music for a number
Of HYMNS. The family reside in the
Valley View community near the
RIO Grande. and with the children
ar Damron's brother. M NJ. Dam
ron have q family orchestra.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-14

pearances. in the peaceful byways
or the countryside. He loves 70
play with little children. and listen
10 the ripple of the river.
once when the newspapers we're
full Of his --latest parliamentary trl-
umph. his rural neighbors we're
talking only abou. how he went TO
a local sale Of livestock, picked
out a certain COW that was not Civ
ing any milk. and bought 1t be-
cause. as he later explained 70 the
surprised owner. that COW was al
ready safely with calf. a fact Of
which the owner was not aware.
Leisure Seems Endless
When his political enemies at
tackled him bitterly in the press.
his country neighbors knew that
those things could not be true.
He would sit in the easy hair Of
Monsieur Metayer, the miller who
was always covered with flour, and
ask Madame's permission 10 smoke
before ne would discuss the mar
ket for wheat and eggs. He would
20 into the kitchen of Nine. Emile.
his faithful cook. and make her
proud BY telling her how well she
managed affairs. They only knew
vaguely that for years he had con-
spicuoUsIy handled the intricate
foreign affairs or their country.
but there was no SUE -estion OF
this about him IN An hrNble
surroundings.
To them he vas a lolterer, ready
to pass the time Of day with any
peasant he might encounter by the
roadside. He never seemed 10 have
much of anything to do.
Brands first contact with Coch-
erel. as told by Alexis Danan IN
the Paris Soir. is rather pretty
history. It occurred in 1909. when
he vas As years old. . wal
premier. and tired already OF the
trials OF power. Impenitent loung-
er. ne took advantage or his first
opportunity 10 escape. like a
schoolboy happy 10 rush into the
fields. His chauffeur asked for or
ders and he replied, out Of Paris.
II doesn't matter where
On one of these Journeys he got
out and sat beside a stream. de-
lighting in the smell of the earth
and the trees. He remained there.
Obvious OF everything, until he
ran out Of cirarets. He vent to
get some more. found himself in a
little restaurant, and sat down TO
a humble meal. which cost him
only a few cents. He gave himself
over to his reflections and was
happy.
This strange visitor came back
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-14
Weslaco Burglary
Suspects Captured

EDINBUEG, June l3-S. r. tn
well. Weslaco constable Is expected
10 arrive in Edinburs Sunday with
five prisoners three men and two
women. alleged suspects in the bur
glary Of Brasher Brothers store IN
Weslaco last week end. when some
twelve tires and other automooi.e
accessories we're taken.
The suspects were apprehended
In Austin. and Tldwell and deputy
constable Lee Petit. also Of Wesla-
co. left Thursday for the prison.
ers. The owners OF the store upon
entering their place Of business
Monday morning found that the
merchandise had been stolen. and
notices were sent 10 the sheriff S
departments throughout the state.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-14
WATER POLO
STORY SENDS
INQUIRIES IN
Article By DR.. Hocka-
day Published In
a Magazine
Especial to The Herald.)

PORT ISABEL. June l3.-Hun-
dreds Of inquiries from all over the
United States are being received
by the Port Isabel Chamber OF
Commerce as the result OF q lengthy
article on water polo written by
DR.. j. A. Hockaday which appeared
IN the June issue OF Motor Boating.
Thp article IS entitled "Outboard
WatS Polo and Is illustrated by
both drawings and photographs. 1t
tells OF how the game originated
at Port Isabel three years ago dur
Ing a regatta staged by the Port
Isabel Yacht club. and how later
definite rules and regulations we're
worked out. DR.. Hockaday, the
port city's leading sportsman. really
worked out the rules, but this Is
not brought out in the article.
That the game is spreading In
popularity is evidenced by the fact
that several cities in this section
have already organized teams. ana
o schedule of games is being ar
ranged.
Sixteen specially constructed
boats are being built. eight in San
Antonio and eight in Beaumont.
The San Antonio boats will be used
Sunday, June IA. when the San An
tonic and Port Isabel teams clash
In the first game Of the season
played away from the Valley. Med
ina Lake will be the scene Of the
conflict.
The Port Isabel teams, composed
OF thirteen men. Will leave for
Beaumont July II 10 take part in
a series OF games scheduled 20 be
played july 81 during the MisS1-
ssippi Power Boat Associations re-
gatta at Beaumont.
Several games have been played
at the Shary Yacht club this year
between two Port Isabel teams. and
a schedule OF games Is being ar
ranged between the port city and
Houston. Galveston. Beaumont.
Corpus Christi. San Antonio and
other cities.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-14
Arstide BRAND, Eances Man of Peace, Is Good Meighbor To
Villagers, Who Are Almost Glad He Missed the Preside ncy
BY " II
NEA Sc. fyice Writer

PARIS. June Is. - Cocherel Is
content. While the politicians Of
France and ia .-sighted statesmen
OF all civilized lhnds may speculate
on the personal impulses Of Aristide
BRAND. apostle OF peace and dis
illusioned pres fdential candidate,
this little isola ted village Of Nor
mandy has ope med its arms again
with greater az lection than ever 10
its most distin guished. but at the
same time moI simple and most
beloved neighbc q.
Cocherel. not easy 70 find on the
map, is the plflce where for many
years BRAND h as loafed and smok-
ed. fished and smoked. meditated
and smoked. I he humble peasants
have known Hmm to sit on the bank
OF the Eure thu ough a package Of
cigarets. doing nothing else but
smoke. He always smoked the
cheap cigarets that they did, which
they understood about the man.
but they couki not divine his
thoughts.
Talks Peasiints' Language
He is still with them. That VI
brant voice. Glrrying a cadence
that has ~persrIaded parliaments,
swung interna tional assemblies.
and capable os an eloouence that
may yet be called upon to stir
mems minds. is softly speaking
about the weather. discussing crops,
cattle. and @ cherel affairs.
Nothing alb Hlt the Elysee Pal
ace. the LeagI ls OF Nations. OF the
French Ministl " Of Foreign Affairs
But any amou mt of talk about how
the fish are hSiting.
II Is no sc cret that the plain
people Of Coo herel had some anxi-
Gus hours whe m they learned from
the Paris nes yspapers that the
good Monsiehi. BRAND vas being
called upon By his friends TO be-
come a candidate for president OF
the Republic. They pegrudEed him
no happiness that might befall
him, and they knew him as deserv-
ing OF all glo ry that might come
to him. but the presidency meant
seven years OF political imprison-
ment." And Sc ven years. alas: II is
a long time. 7 hey were afraid they
would eve sc ? him again. for they
knew he coult never come there.
could never eft away vii ut the
Guards and tie trumpsts and the
presidential nand PLAYING the
"Marseillaise," and Just be one Of
them again. FISHING and smoking
and thinking.
Back With Friends
But something happened which
they cannot { Comprehend. Another
was chosen fbr the high place.
They only know that BRAND comes
back now. and they are very happy
10 have him with them. Those big
men In Paris TRUST have been mad.
yet II is best 80.
For Cocherel knows perhaps the
most human side of Aristide Bri-
and. The peaSs slts there know him
as a man ann. placid, taciturn
and concentrated" The fire. en-
ergy and flintIlike mind Of the
Quai d'Orsay ig at rest. to all APP
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-14
Rain Resisting Dates
Under Observation AT
Experime Station

varieties. the Dairi and the 5ayer.
The Maktoom also Is represented
in a fair proportion and other a
rieties In lesser numbers.
Il IS probable that the plants
will require three more years be-
fore bearing.
In most date producing countries
there IS scant rainfall. some times
none az All and the trees are plant
ed along streams or In other places
where ground sources Of moisture
are available. In some places they
are irrigated. Only slight traces OF
moisture have been known 10 ruin
date crops. Several rain resistant
varieties have been developed. how
yer. One variety Is even said 20 be
improved in quality BY rain but
this Il an unverified conclusion. a
suitable variety for the Valley. II
found. would open an important
new industry 10 this section.
Some private attempts at cate
cultivation are being made in the
Valley. probably the most note
worthy being on the Brulay PLAN
tation near Brownsville which Har-
vey stiles has under his care.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-14
TAX COLLECTOR RETURNS

y EDINBURG. June 13-H. Tarp-
ley. tax collector. was at his office
saturday. the first day for two
weeks after a visit to his former
home in Arlington. Mr.. Tarpley was
accompanied on the trip by Mrs.
Tarpley and children. Robert. Bill
lie Dick and Rennie. They attend
ed the graduation OF their daugh-
ter Ruth from IT. C. u. in Fort
Worth. The Tsrpleys also visited in
dallas and Fort Worth and Man
gum. Okla.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-14
LEAVE FOR NORMAL SCHOOL

EDINBURG, June l3.-Miss Eli
zabeth Peters. teacher Of Public
school music in the Edinburg
schools, left the latter part Of the
week for Huntsville. where she Will
attend the Sam Houston Normal
school. Miss Louise Peters left with
Miss Elizabeth. and Is now visitins
friends ii Beev4iie. The Misses
Petess are daughters OF Lee Uet-
erS, deputy sheriff.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-14

Geneva are ringing in the ears Of
his countrymen.
Whether II is here, or elsewhere.
whether representing France. which
i passionately. untIringly attached
70 the work OF peace. OF as travel
ing propaganda with the staff OF
the pilgrim. my ideal Will always
be yours. and II IS toward this that
I Will strain my feeble efforts
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-14

often after that. He told his pa
tron that his name was Bertrand.
This was all very fine until one day
'hree fine cars drove up and men
GOT out 20 buy cigarsts. one
glanced into the restaurant. was
surprised. and turned to his
friends. There's BRAND in there"
he said. The others looked. and
agreed that the lone diner was cer-
tainly the premier of France.
The proprietor. who overheard
this. became rather annoyed.
What are you talking about there.
with your Monsieur Briand?" he
asked. This gentleman has been
a client for several months. and
his name IS Monsieur Bertrand"
The others laughed and went away,
leaving the proprietor trout.ed. SO
he got out some illustrated news
papers and confirmed the fact that
his quiet client was the premier
himself.
"Monsiuer BRAND" he said 70
his client. you have not told me
the truth
And BRAND admitted. sheepish-
~, that II was true that We vas the
head Of the government. He paid
his bill. which amounted 70 about
10 cents. and said he ho7sd he
might feel free 10 come back as
Bertrand.
Loves Simplicity
His love for the place continued
through the years and his hectic
political life. He bought property
there. improved II according TO his
wishes. but retained as much as
possible its rustic simplicity. HIS
nelghbors came to appreciate him
for his quiet simplicity and learned
TO love him. Today ne Is the
"Seigneur of C~ocherel."
Often. during the past years,
high-powered car have come 70
Cocherel when BRAND was resting
there. but TO the country folk, Bri-
and has eve changed.
On a recent vacation ne was sit
ting at his country home with Qui-
nones de Leon. then Spanish am
bassadcr. and an old friend. Dan
lei. Brands handy man and a war
veteran, tells the story.
A Promise CT Peace
They were talking about the
war and my children we're playing
about their feet. Suddenly the
visitor said. 1t Will be terrible II
these little children must, in their
turn. submit 10 such horrors
Then BRAND gathered the children
in his arms and spoke these words
which remain craven on my mind;
'Quinones, as long as ! can take
the bit between my teeth. / prom
Use YOU that there shall be no
war"
Perhaps BRAND Is happier IN
Cocherel than If he had been chos-
en- president and made to live in
the Elysee. Anyway, he goes back
to Cocherel now. TO the delight OF
the villagers, with his ubiquitous
ciearet. lazy country habits. and
reflection. while his words at the
League Of cations Assembly at
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-14

The honcymooness we're taken to
a new home established for them
liz their absence.
The Washington times., 1931-03-28
HORSES READY
FOR BOWIE
by International
By PADDOCK

With thoroughbred racing in
Maryland resuming Monday at
the popular Bowie track, 20 miles
from Washington, horse lovers
are scanning the lists of the vari-
Gus stables with a view toward
two weeks of profit-sharing sport.
Some splendid times have been
made in workouts during the cur
rent week, despite more or less
heavy running conditions.
Below is list of thoroughbreds
which have been training splen-
didly and will bear watching
during the 12-day meeting start
ing at Prince Georges Park on
Monday:
NED O.-Buck Foreman has this
four-year-old in tip-top condition.
and he has been prepped for all
the big stakes in Maryland. Was
worked three-quarters this morn
ing in 1:18 2-5 on dead track.
WELLET-HereS' one you can
put in the old hat band. Arrived
in great condition from New Or
leans and should do the trick first
time out. Brodie expects to get
a price, too.
MORSEL-Little Moe" consid-
cred the shrewdest trainer on the
American turf, has this four-year-
old under his wing. 7 saw him
step five-eighths the other morn
ing in 1903 3-5 over a muddy track
with his mouth wide open, and the
boy pulling him UP all through
the final furlong. Looks like vaca-
ton money to me.
WORKLESS-Now, I am not 60
ing into full details on this West
erner, but I understand he goes
next week over a distance Of
ground, and a good boy will be
in the saddle. Can take the meas
ure Of good ones when let down.
Tab.
MAKE BELTEVE-A Stablemate
Of Morsel and another that
Lowenstein trains. Likes the
Bowie course and should win the
very first time he is entered. His
latest move was three panels in
lis 2-5 over a slow track.
TITUS-I expect great things
from this youngster before the
meeting is over. Licked every
thing before him at New Orleans
and should duplicate the feat
here. Would not surprise me to
see him win the very first time
out. A mile in 1:47 was his latest
move.
The Washington times., 1931-03-28
Judge Lands High
In His Praise of
Dead Ball Men

CHICAGO, March % G,N.S)
Deep sorrow over the deaths OF
E. S. Barnard and Ban johnson
was expressed here today by K
M. Lands, commissioner of base
ball.
The commissioner said that
with the passing of Ban johnson
baseball had lost one of its most
outstanding figures.
Concerning Barnard, he said:
'He was a fine combination
of integrity, intelligence and
industry, and his death entails
not only a very great loss to the
American League, but to base
ball and to athletic activities
everywhere. 1t was a common
saying that you don't have to
have it on paper with Barney
His word was always good"
John A. Heydler, president oi
the National League, sent a wire
to the Chicago offices of the
American League, saying:
Barnard was one of base
balls most constructive workers.
/ have lost a friend"
Charles A. Comiskey, owner OF
the Chicago White Sox, expressed
himself as being deeply touched
at the deaths of Barnard anc
Johnson,