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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-25

keep kicking the burro which tries
I'd kick back but always misses
aim. Then a huge Negro, who could
readily hold the little animal In
hand, stands orr its back and
Goes 4 quick flop. - II goes. ana
the men III hurnooses and boards
laugh just A. heartily as YOU and
YOU and you and me
In the next circle and the next
and the next squat the stnry-tellers.
the truest actors 1 have ever looked
upon. They are venerable old fel-
lows capable of amazing facial and
vocal reglstrati0n-the sort that
the high salaried movie actors
strive for but seldom achieve. Here
II has TO be more than an art--lt's
"a necessity. "a livelihood. If N story
teller loses his crowd he loses hts
pennies. For everything depends
on the passing az the hat and the
tossing III coins. There w more
competition among the tale spin
ners than any others III this
strange arena. They tell the color
ful tales handed down from gen
erati0nS and centuries-they tell
the tales ofg randfathers and great
grandsathe-S. And crowds Ok white
draped figures stand. kneel Co.
SQUAT IL circles about them for
hours in rnntlnniess attention. TN
the story ~ not % good. they wan
Ger 70 the next and the next. 20
X goes.
All the time. the arr is hldeous
with the whanginE of IN hundred
drums and the footing of strange
ly-pitched pipes: the stunning or
nasal instruments and the Shrek
ing OF native singers. There are
the boy dancers from Andalusia,
who dance like girls and make up
their eyebrows and cheeks, the
blackamoOr dancers from tie Sena-
galese belt and the t-oupers from
cver the mountains - Sudan.
The herb doctor and the fortune
tellerS. .. The sweetmeat vendors
and the travelling doctors who pull
teeth Travelling BARRIERS shay
ing patrons III outdoor seats....
The peddiers selling dried locusts
instead OF peanuts and the cob
blers mendinR.
Here is A world-old Coney Island.
a thousand times more exciting and
all staged i'm an arena which came
honestly by It's name. Square on
the Sinners" For here heads fell
by thousands at Ca pasha's signal
and blood ran in red rivers at q
days end
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-25

The Besharin camels are the
fastest things VI the desert and are
the most valuable or the camel
tribe. Desert police always use
these camels, FOR they car outrum
a horse,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-25

Msssrs. alexander Legge ard Samuel r Mckelve
Ere - retire frcn tie Federal Farm Board and y
thew are inclined 10 feel pretty regretfnl over their
exncrisnres they should remember the old saying
Into each life some grain must fall"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-25

Mr.. Edgar Lee Masters says that Abraham Lincoln
vas cold. lazy, insincere, hypocritical and mean
Evidently the spoon River AnthOlogies' are 10 be
followed b. knife creek Biographies"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-25

The auto driver who thought thirty-five miles az
hour through a city center somewhat dangerous.
The barber who hadn't lost a fortune in Wall Street
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-25
Every err Ford 10 equipped Tifh
four HOudGfEEe dOubTe-0cEtng
hydraulic shock 0bsOrbers

UNE OF Inc hne fhines about driving the new Ford Il lhe
way IL takes you over the miles without strain OK fatigue.
No matter how long the trip. you know IL will bring you
safely, quickly, comfortably 10 the journeys end.
The seats are generously wide, deeply cushioned and
carefully designed 10 conform 20 the curves Of the body.
Every new Ford has specially designed springs and four
HOudaille dOHbIe-Gcting hydraulic shock absorbers.
These work both ways up and down. They absorb the
force of road shocks and also provide . cushion against
the rebound o. the springs.
Other features that make the new Ford m value far
above the price are the Triplex shatier.Proof glass wind
shield, silent, fully enclosed fOur-wheeI brakes, more
than twenty ball and roller bearings, extensive use OF
fine steel ~fOrgings, aluminium pistOns, chrome silicon
alloy valves, tOrque-tube drive, RustIess Steel and
unusual accuracy I'm manufacturing.
In addition, you save many dollars because of the
low first cost Of the new Ford, low cost Of operation and
npkeep, and low yearly depreciation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-25

With SO many people short Of food, the egging OF
Mayor Thompson may have been q friendly act. Chi
caeo may intend 10 run him for office as an omelette.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-25

The tariff commission has reduced the new tariff
rates on straw hats and maple syrup. thus bringing
the economical breakfast to the American public.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-25

You can appreciate how cheap eggs have become
from the fact that they are being thrown at mayors.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-25

CTWo hundred and fifty bridge players sail On
liner for sixteen day bridge-cruiSe TO West Indies."-
News ITEM
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-22
PAINT COMPANY
SERVES VALLEY
Sherwin-W Williams Stock Is
Most Complete In
South Texas

The Sherwin : williams Paint
Company. Brownsville. boasts the
largest stock of paints, varnishes
and lacquers in South Texas.
Our stock" explained j. A. Till,
manager. rs equal In size and com-
pleteness TO the stock carried in
paint stores in Houston. Dallas,
San Antonio or any Of the other
large cities"
The local store. located al 1910
Elizabeth street. Is attractively dec
GRATED. II serves as both a distri-
buting center and a retail point for
the Valley. It was opened in jan
uary, 1880.
The stock includes paints. var
nishes. lacquers. ~enarIsls. insect
icides. artists materials. brushes.
coal tar products. roof cement. dis
infectants, spray equipment, etc.
Business al present Is much bet
ter than IL was Jan. l." Mr.. TIL
said. During the last three months.
business has been excellent. 1t has
been much better than We expected
40 TO be"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-22
MASON CHOSEN
FOR DELIVERY

Mason Transfer Company. HOS s.
Adams. was chosen by the Southern
Pacific Lines 10 deliver and pick up
articles shipped from and TO
Brownsville over this line.
The 5 P. Monday starts a store
door 10 store-do0r delivery service
throughout this part OF the state.
n selected the Mason Transfer
Company 70 handle their Browns
vile business.
Efficient service. prompt and
careful delivery. and courteous
treatment has always typified the
Mason Transfer company.
The company is one OF the Oldest
in Brownsville, and II Is also one
OF the most modern in the Valley
and M OF the best equipped.
o K. Mason Is head OF the or
ganlzatton.
The company also handles grain.
the full name of the organization
being the Mason Transfer and
Grain Company.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-22
OFFERS MILK
FOR CHILDREN

Barnards Dairy, located on the
Banker Road west Of Brownsville,
spscializeS N milk for babies.
Our milk Is absolutely pure. and
many physicians recommend our
mig for babies and children" A.
A. Barnard said today.
A. A Barnard has been a resi-
dent Of Brownsville for the past 8
years. and has been in the dairy
business for six years.
Delivery IS made daily through
cut the city. promptly and efficient
IL. Rain or shine. hot or cold, SER
vice continues.
All milk and cream is thoroughly
and regularly inspected. All COWS
undergo rigid inspection by author
ltiss. and as a result. Barnard's
Dairy has received a Grade A
rating. the highest possible.
Try Our Milk" is the slogan.
Barnards will abide by your deci-
sion.
Telephone number Is 953-J.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-22
BROKER FIRM
SHOWS GROWTH

The international Customs Brok-
ers and Commission Company. 1909
Adams, Is one OF Brownsvllle's
youngest but fastest growing firms.
Opened but two and a half
manths ago, u has grown rapidly.
II IS owned and operated by j.
NJ. Betanzos. A. G Pradeau, and +.
CriXell. Jr.
Business has been very good re-
Gently ID vas said today 1t has
more than come up to our expect
atoms
International brokerage Is car
ried on with a minimum Of delay
ana inconvenience, and the firm
promises efficient service.
ANY type Of merchandise Is cross
cd from the United States into
Mexico
For further information. telephone
l470.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-22
PARA BROS.
FILLS NEEDS
Levee Street Store Handles
Both Hardware And
Groceries

PARA Brothers have anything you
need In either the grocery or the
hardware line.
The large Para Bros. store. To-
Gated at 1918 Levee. Is divided Into
two separate units, n side dealing
in hardware, the other side in
groceries.
Il IS owned and operated BY Rob-
ert. Jose. Jr. and Fausto PARA.
Jose PARA, Sr. Is also actively in
terested In the business.
We handle q complete line Of
up-to-da.e accessories for automo-
bileS. and We also have genuine
factory parts for various makes"
one OF the brothers said today.
We are proud Of our grocery
stock. II Is complete. and Includes
nationally advertised merchandise.
Quality at bargain price Is our
motto" another brother explained
Delivery i made 70 any part Of
the city. Merely telephone 426.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-22
ROAD SERVICE
EADVERTISED

The Court House Garage, located
a. l047 5 z Madison, on the Court
House Square. has long been one
OF the most popular garages in
Brownsville. and has done a r-5h-
Ing business ever since IL vas op-
ened years ago.
The garage Is operated by Jesus
r. Garces.
Efficient repair work. storage.
washing, polishing and sreasinE.
automobile accessories and parts.
and high grade gasoline and oils
are all sold by the Court House
Garage.
The establishment also operates
a wrecker. and in cas- Of trouble
on the highway. merely telephone
e3n.
Don't cuss. call u.s. is the motto
Prompt service Is rendered. and
efficient work Is guaranteed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-22
CAMERON SAID
MODERN HOTEL
Hostelry Operated BY L. w,
Anderson Offers New
Tourists Rates

The Cameron Hotel. modern
hostelry located at the corner Of
Washington and Ninth, caters 70
tourists and offers special rates for
Valley tourists.
The Cameron is n OF the new
est hotels in Brownsville. and IS
operated BY Leslie w. Anderson.
Our winter tourist season was
highly successful" Mr.. Anderson
said IL Jay. we have more tour
lists during the winter than in the
summer, but we find that the
summer trade Is increasing"
Mr.. Anderson. the manager. has
been In the Valley several years,
and Is enthusiastic over this sec
ton.
The Cameron Hotel Il modern
and Is equipped in the most up
to-date manner. II is fireproof, and
Is conveniently located near the
heart Of the bu>1ess section II Is
only one block from the post office.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-22
BARREDA'S IS
POPULAR STORE

Antonio Barreda's dry goods,
furniture and hardware store on
1l03-27 Sc Jefferson street has
long been n OF the most popular
stores Of this nature.
Barreda's has been in operation
for some time. and has built I'D a
large following.
He handles excellent merchant
disc. with many nationally adver-
tised articles.
For further information concern
ing Antonio Barreda's modern es-
Enlistment. telephone 225.
Courteous service Is Barreda's
slogan.
The Washington times., 1931-02-07
CREEK PUMPING
PLAN OPPOSED

Opposition to a proposal to re,
plenish the water supply Of Rock
Creek, which was greatly dimin-
ished by the drought, by pumping
water from the District water
plant into the stream was voiced
yesterday by Capt. Hugh p. Dram.
Assistant District Engineer Com
missioner, in charge of the Water
Department.
A. H. Horton, geological survey
engineer for the Washington area,
proposed the pumping of 10
cubic feet Of water per second
into the creek, as only one Of
the nine springs Of the creek is
now flowing because of the
drought.
Captain Dram pointed out that
the proposal would amount to
pumping 6,480,000 gallons of
water a day into the creek, which
would cost more than $4,000 a
year. He declared that the Dis
trict Water Department has no
surplus funds for carrying out
such q scheme,
The Washington times., 1931-02-07
AERIAL DINNER
SET TONIGHT

The Washington Board Of
Trade and its, guests will have
an extended Sdirigible tour at the
annual mid-winter dinner Of the
organization at the willard Hotel
tonight. Possible dangers Of an
aerial expedition have been elm
mated.
The BT-4,000 is scheduled to
leave the mooring masts in the
large ballroom at the Willard at
GAS p. m. The interior OF the
hall has been transformed into
faithful replica Of the famous
Graf Zeppelin. Light and sound
experts, electricians, carpenters,
painters, aviation authorities and
others have assured faithful re-
production Of experiences char
acteristic of flights in a lighter
than air ship.
Gen. John j. Pershing, Mobile
Giacomo de MARITIME, ambassador
to the, United States from Italy
and Col. Eddie Eickenbacker, are
included in the list of guests.
There will be no Speechmaking
Entertainment will be provided
during the dinner by New York
artists.
The Washington times., 1931-02-07
STOP BAD BREATH

Thousands of people afflicted. with
bad breath find quick relief through
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets. The
pleasant, sugar-coated tablets are
taken for bad breath by all who
know.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets act
gently but firmly OH the bowels and
liver, stimulating them to natural
action, clearing the blood and gently
purifying the entire system. They
do that which dangerous calomel
does without any of the bad after
effects.
Olive Tablets brings no gripping
pain or any disagreeahle effects.
DR.. F. M. Edwards discovered the
formula after 20 wears of practice
among patients afflicted with bower
and liver complaint. wIti' the at
tendant bad breath.
Olive Tablets are purely a vege.
table compound: you will know them
BY their olive color. Take nightly
for a week and note the effect.
15c, SOC, 60c. --
The Washington times., 1931-02-07
The Weather

FORECAST TILL P. M, SUNDAY
For the District of Columbia. snow,
changing to rain with rising tempera
turs tonight; minimum Temperatures to.
nieht about 81 degrees; Sunday rain
and warmer, moderate southeast, shift.
Snz to southwest winds -
For eastern Pennsylvania, New Jer-
ney; Delaware and Maryla snow,
warmer tonight: Sunday rain or snow
with slowly rising temperature; fresh
TO strong southeast winds, shifting to
For Virginia. rain tonight and prob
ably Sunday morning: slowly rising
temperature: fresh. possibly strong z,
southeast, shifting to southwest winds.
LOCAL TEMPERATURES
Yesterday. Today.
p. m......... SO ! a. m......... S3
Midnight ...... 3S Noon .......:.. -
DEPARTURES FROM NORMAL
Accumulated excess of temperature
since January 1, 1891, 1872.
Excess Of temperature since Feb
Fuary !. 1881, .1S.
Accumulated deficiency of precipita-
tion since January l, 1881. 27O.
Deficiency of precipitation since Feb
Tuary 1. 1881. II.
TIDE TABLES .
Today-Hieh tides, 1888 a. M: Tow
tides. $3.50 q. M and e:21 p. m.
Tomorrow-High tides. 1904 a. m
ana 1881 p. M: low tides, 6:42 a. m.
and 7:1s p. m.
THE sun AND THE, MOON
The sun rose today. T:10 a. m. and
The sun rises. Sunday. 1909 a. m. and
sets. 5:S6 p. m.
The moon rises today, 1923 .. m.
and sets $3.50 a. M
The moon rises sunday. l1:59 o. m
and sets 1915 a. m.
The Washington times., 1931-02-07
CONGRESS AIDES
! HOLD DINNER
. TONIGHT

Secretaries to Senators and
Representatives and other at.
tacheS Of the legislative establish
ment will attend the annual ban.
quet Of the Little Congress" at
the washington Hotel tonight.
There will probably be burlesques
of the bosses, speeches off the
record, music, and other forms of
fun. Women will be admitted
or the first time.
The speakers will include
several members who used to be
secretaries or clerks. Kenneth
Romney, Of Montana, cashier of
the House, Is chairman of the ar
rangements committee, and
George Y. Harvey, Missouri, is
speaker of the Little Congress. ."
Other committeeman in charge
include H. F. Sedgwick, Ohio;
Jack Neathery, Texas; J. G. Sims,
p Tennessee, and George Stewart,
California. Representative Fritz
@. Lanham, Texas, a former
secretary and once a vaudeville
entertainer, will be master Of
ceremonies.
The Washington times., 1931-02-07
u. S. Warns of Bogus
Influenza Remedies

Any manufacturer who attempts
to cash in" on the public fear
Of influenza by selling prepara-
tions represented by label or by
circular accompanying the oack-
age as preventives or treatments
for flu, grippe, pneumonia and re-
lated diseases, renders his product
liable to seizure and himself to
prosecution under the food and
drug act.
This was the warning issued
yesterday by w. G. Campbell,
chief of food and drug admins
tration of the Department of
Agriculture.
The Washington times., 1931-02-07
COST
S96,503

The Nye senatorial campaign
investigation committee spent
500, 6,503.12 in the IA months it
functioned. a detailed expense &C
count revealed today.
And perusal of this expense
account reveals that the commit
tee spent more in Illinois watch
ing the campaign of Mrs. Ruth
Hanna Mccormick than it did in
all the other campaigns COM
bined.
The Illinois campaign investi.
CATION cost 500, ,350.16 while the
committee spent only $55, ,728 .48
on the specific investigations in
all States. The account also re-
veals that in some States the in
vestigating committee spent far
more money than the candidates
they were investigating. For ex-
ample in Nebraska the commit
tee spent $6,574 while Senator
Norris spent only 1894.
The Washington times., 1931-02-07
Runu-L0den Machine
Seized After Chase

An automobile containing SO
gallons of liquor was seized at
Florida Avenue and r Street
Northwest after a chase Of more
than three miles yesterday dur
ing which the operators of the
machine turned q smoke screen
on the pursuing police several
times.
Policemen noticed the cases of
liquor piled high in the rear Of
the automobile and gave chase.
The Washington times., 1931-02-07
Third Dog Is Lost
By Congress Aide

Melvin P. Thrift, assistant
superintendent Of the House
Press Gallery, continues to have
doggone bad luck. Within three
years he has lost as many pet
dogs.
The third has just gone away;
or maybe the pooch was stolen.
Mr.. Thrift would like to know
and is advertising. She was a
collie pup, female, eight months
old, light tan in color and with
a white collar and four white
feet. If the dog or her present
custodian should hear about this
the pet will be welcomed and for
given IT, she comes back or is re-
turned to 3109 Thirteenth st.
N, E,
The Washington times., 1931-02-07
LOHgJUOrth Servant
Charged With Theft

Thomas Benson, SO, colo1ed, a
houseman in the home of Speaker
of the House Longworth, at
1000 Massachusetts, Ave. N. W.,
was arrested yesterday and
charged with taking several pa.
pers from a rack at Dupont
Circle northwest. He was charged
with petty larceny.
Warren Reynolds, former serv,
ice man, told police the negro
took the papers and failed to de-
pcsit any money in the cash box
on the rack. Benson obtained his
release on $40 collateral.
The Washington times., 1931-02-07
Girl, s, Badly Hurt
When Hit bu Auto

Marjorie Conn, 6, of 1907 Cali.
fornia St. N. W., received a pos
sible fracture of the skull, a
broken leg and a badly lacerated
face when she was knocked down
yesterday by an automobile oper-
ated by Alanson S. Ackerson, 1916
California St. N. W., at Nine,
teenth and California SITS. N. w.
The child was taken to the hos
pital by Ackerman and today was
reported slightly improved. The
driver Of the machine was not
held.
The Washington times., 1931-02-07
AbySsinian Pastor
Speaks TOMORROW

The Rev. A. Clayton Powell,
minister Of the Abyssinian Bap-
tict Church, Of New York city,
win be the religious speaker at
Howard University tomorrow
morning at II o'clock in Rankin
~-emorial Chapel.
"Some Rights Not Denied the
Race" are among several pam
phletS written by Rev. Powell.
The university choir will furnish
music. The public is cordially
invited.
The Washington times., 1931-02-07
Hope Raps 81 Bill
In Talk ODer Radio

The orphan" in Americas cur.
Fency family is the 81 bill, AS,
sitant Secretary Of the Treasury
Hope declared in a radio talk last
night. He declared:
ut is generally unpopular,
sometimes refused by the public
and there is superstition it is
unlucky."
Under the law this denomina-
ton must be issued and Hope
said there was no immediate
prospect Of it's being discontinued.
The Washington times., 1931-02-07
Washington Coach
Is GiUen to Museum

An old family carriage, believed
to have been owned and used by
George Washington at Mount
Vernon has been given to the
National Museum. 1t will be
placed among priced relics of
early days of the United States.
The later history of the coach
has been clearly traced. The old
carriage has one definite link
with .SWashfhgta : At the rear
u fie ~ # !6f ctifE6shies, is
burned. KetCgrer traced the his
tory Of tie coach back to 1902
.Snd Gphected papers showing its
] .Rlpth ., connection with the
Rather of His Country"
The Washington times., 1931-02-07
Scout Anniversary
Feted bu l75 Troops

The twenty-first anniversary of
the founding of the Boy Scout
movement in this country will be
celebrated tonight with pageant
in the Mckinley High School
auditorium.
Representatives of ITS Scout
troops in the District and near
by Maryland and Virginia points
will participate in the affair.
Special Scout services will be
held in a number of churches in
the city tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1931-02-07
STONE SLATED FOR JOB

Unconfirmed but likewise un,
denied reports persisted here that
Alexander Legge will step out as
chairman of the Federal Farm
Board Immediately after Congress
adjourns, March 4, to give way to
Vice Chairman Stone of Kentucky.
The Washington times., 1931-02-07
$4,000 Suit Is Filed
Over Auto Accident

Charging that he was seriously
injured when struck down by
the auto of James Springman
1927 Ellicott st. N. w., Novem
ber 9, on Bladensburg Rd. N. E.,
Philip H. Kraft, 511 F. st. N. E.,
has filed suit against Springman
to recover $4,000 damages.
The Washington times., 1931-02-07
Bernt BGLchen Flies
On LudingtOn Airline

Bernt BaIchen, hero of the
Byrd transatlantic and South
Polar flights, will take his place
as a regular pilot on the New
York-Philadelphia-W ia-Washington air.
line Monday, doing his daily
round-trip along with the rest, it
was announced by the Ludington
lines Yesterday.
The Washington times., 1931-02-07

CAPT. GIANNONI, SKIPPER OF THE CRUISER
+ CONVICTED of grand and petit larceny, Capt
Frank Giannon, former. Austrian naval officer, has
been sentenced to 18 months in the penitentary by
Justice Wheat in the District Supreme Court Giannon
accused of stealing equipment from vessels in the
Washington Channel. He came into the limelight
eral months ago when he filed claim against the United
States for $4,000 damages claiming his ships papers
Coast Guard.
The Washington times., 1931-02-07
B,NAI DANCE TOMORROW

The Sisterhood of the Congre-
CATION B'nai Israel will hold their
second annual dance tomorrow
night at the Jewish Community
Center. Mrs. John Krupsaw is
chairman Of the committee on
ARRANGEMENTS.
The Washington times., 1931-02-07
FIRE AUXILIARY MEETS

CLARENDON, Va, Feb. T.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the
Clarendon Volunteer Fire Depart.
ment will hold it's monthly meet
ing Tuesday night at 8 o'clock
in the firehouse,
The Washington times., 1931-02-07
DR.. RICHARDSON TO TALK

Pro. Edward E. Richardson will
address the Society for Phil
osophical Inquiry, next Tuesday
afternoon in Room 43, National
Museum, on THE New Human
ism"
The Washington times., 1931-02-07
Times staff Photo
GIANNONPS SHIP

of Panama, which is
anchored in Washington
Channel, of which Capt.
Frank Giannoni is the
owner, will be without a
skipper for the next 18
months, as the master of
the ship will be serving
time in the penitentiary.