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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-06
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NEW YORK-Here's sad news for
those trumpet-voiced political
spouters who have been turned
loose from time to time at nation
al conventions in Madison Square
Gardenl
NO longer can ID be said Of them
that they made the very rafters
ring" In fact. nothing can make
the rafters ring from now on. The
other day experts from General
Electric's research department tack
ed one Of the biggest Jobs in the
world. Something like 10000 square
feet Of s0und-absorbing material
row tones down the shouts and cat
calls OF prize-fight fans.
Radio felix were largely respon-
sible for giving the Garden suit
able acoustics. The rev~erberations
intcrfered greatly with broadcasts
of events in the garden. particular
" when bands or chOruses were
being sent over the air. The confu-
sion was known I'm the studios as
auditorium din and little could
be done about ii unless a sound
proof ceiling was built.
Sleuths OF the world or sound
have been shopping all over New
York for many months trying to
figure WAYS and means OF decrcas-
ing the general din.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-06
Increase In Freight Rates
Demanded

And now the l. c c. is facing another knotty pro-
blem. On the plea that they are facing a financial
emergency the railroads OF The country have asked
the commission 10 approve a general Is per cent in
crease in freight rates. Furthermore. the commission
Is asked to permit the schedule submitted TO be effec-
tive at once. It is announced there will be no deci-
sion until the commissioners have time to familiarize
themselves with the rail petition. Bus and truck com
petition has resulted in a huge loss OF revenue to the
American railways. Now. their chief spokesman say
they are confronted with an emergency threatening
impairment Of their financial resources and their
capacity 10 assure the public a continuance Of an eff
ficient and adequate service. This old world seems
TO be upside down but II will right itself In the re-
adjustment and prosperity and plenty will fall upon
those who battle on Just as II depressions never
happened.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-06
Texas Wheat Growers Beat All
Records

Texas growers produced this year the largest wheat
crop ever raised In the commonwealth. or 46.i75000
bushels. This is an increase OF 100000 bushels over
the crop of 1880. Texas oats crop will be far greater
than last year. Texas peach crop will be about 450.-
100000 bushels larger than In 1880 with an indicated
production Of 100000 bushels. According 10 Victor H.
Schoffelmayer. agricultural editor Of the Dallas News.
the big fact stands out that Texas farmers will have
more crops Of all kinds than they have ever produced
before; they will be in a. position to raise more live
stock and to live better and have a greater net In
come than last season because crops and animals
have been produced al much smaller cost"
Texas continues 10 be the big white spot on the
map Of the United states. A reminder that Pres.
Hoover said 70 the Indiana republican editors. We
IRE suffering more from frozen confidence than from
frozen securities Why and how?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-06

The most difficult Job ever tack
led by the noise Sherlocks is that
Of trying to silence the subways, II
possible. At least a year more viii
be required for a survey of subway
noises alone. And then someone will
nave 70 figure out what to do
about Z. Meanwhile the dear old
roar OF the city goes merrily on
One Of New York's swankv ice
creameries now places a crossword
puzzle before each patron. The
puzzle Is printed on the paper ser
vice napkin which accompanies a
SOFA or n matted milk. The puzzle
is generally simple enough 10 be
solvahle between n lettuce sandwich
and a final guip Of ice cream soda.
Out at Hunters Island Inn. u
OF the suburban night clubs fire.
quented by motoring New Workers.
they have a storm datector this
summer to protect the bonnets and
gowns Of the smartly dressed gals;
70 say nothing OF the trimmings OF
the outdoor garden.
It's a radio detcctor. bv the way.
and the latest gadget of Will Oak
land, who has played about with
radio devices since its early days.
There Is a d~elicately adjusted spark
gap, a sensitive relay and 4 signal
cell hooked 10 an ordinary radio
outfit. The approach OF an cleo
;ricai storm is presaged bv the
ringing Of the bell. which becomes
2 vcritabl alarm as the storm ap-
breaches and gives everyone 4
chance 70 run indoors before the
rain begins.
And the entranceway to the high
Dcaks Of the Empire State build
ins now resembles some miniature
carnival.
Since peeping from the highest
building In the world has become
a favcrite tourist stunt-with the
townfolk rushing the place. rs we'll
concessionaires have bought uD
stands for postcards. lunch stands.
ice cream and any number cf sou
yenirS.
The ride 10 the top. BY the wav.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-06
Rail Securities Are to be
Protected

Numerous New York banks and great insurance
companies. which have billions of dollars invested in
railroad bonds. have organized an emergency COM
mittee on railroad investments Of life insurance COM
panies and mutual savings banks 10 consider the
ndvisability Of cooperative action toward improving
the situation Of the railways. There appears 70 be a
new civilization and modern transportation facilities
and methods are playing havoc with the carriers
which assisted in the making Of the American en-
pire and in Transforming a wilderness into one OF the
greatest Of modern commemorative.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-06

thought made the delicious food
almost bitter for mn instant.
THEN. being young. she forgot
H. that guilty feeling and pro
ceeded 70 enjoy herself wholly.
Mrs. Cleespaugh had said a%ut0crat-
ically. II never come down to break
fast. Never appear before eleven
in fact. Perhaps you'd like %
have a tray in your room?"
Lame had agreed that that would
DO delightful. Demure she mad
BEEN Quiet and traciabse as be-
came the young companion or an
ar~istocratic old lady.
I'm going 10 be happy here"
Lame decided suddenly with one OF
those rare flashes of prescience
which come occasionally 10 all 90
rs. Why she believed that she
couldn't have said Nevertheless
she did.
She got into her old. crisp white
linen presently. Her dark hair was
damp from the shower. II curled
and shaped itself delightfully."- un.
der her skilful fingers. Poor girls
are the ono who should be born
with a natural wave" Lame re-
flccted. thankful this was 10 IN her
case. "It's only the rich ones who
can afford a hairdresser cnce o.
week.
She went down into tile study
where she began her morning task
Of Strengthening out the accounts.
sorting mail. Sitting the envelopes
which she knew contained bills.
Her convent training stood her Ia
good stead. She had been taught
% be neat. methodicaI. orderly.
She was clever al figures and she
wrote q clear. feminine script.
Honestly there isn't enough 20
keep anyone really busy" the girl
thought as her slim fingers worked
busily. surely. among the papers on
the old walnut desk. She was puE-
zled al Mrs. ClcesranEh's desire 10
have her there Its probably more
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-06
"Ynu lnnk tirnd.r

AWN lWWN NNINW-
Yes. I get no sleep my wife
wakes me up every thine she hears
a noise in the night IN case It's
burglars"
"But burglars make no noise
IL told her SO and now she wakes
me I'D every time she does not hear
G noise. MO Charleroi
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-06
Brownsville Has:

!. A population in 1891 OF over $4,000.
2. A mean average temperature OF 70.
J. Bank deposits. SS,OOO.OOO.
T. Four railroads. seven paved highways.
5. international airport. five air lines.
. "A $6.O00.00O deep water port financed
2. The best climate. soil in the world
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-06

because she's lonely than for any
other reason" she decided. Their
afternoons were given over mostly
10 driving. III her employer was
very tired Lame read 20 her I'm the
late afternoon. If there we're visi-
tors Lame poured tea. Sometimes
sho worked In the rose garden.
shipping leaves. spraying the bush
cs with a villainous mixture. I'm
the morning. too. she was expected
10 replace the blooms in the draw
ing room and study with fresh
ones. This was "a joy. not work.
really Yes. she was happy here.
A ND yet there was a r~estlessness
- under Lanes quiet content
ment. She had the feeling she was
waiting. watching for something to
happen.
Hello said a quiet voice. She
looked ~. Give. the son Or the
house. dripping IN bis tennis fan
neIs. stepped through the French
window that gave Oh the terrace.
Hot" ne said signing and wip-
ing his forehead.
Heard from Elsle." he wanted
10 know.
Lame frowned. ~ had a letter
let's sce?-on Monday. from Bos-
ton" she said. From Mother. She
said Elsie threatened 90 write me
soon. They've been gone Just a
week" she reminded him.
Yes. I know" His tone sounded
careless. but as he went On. with
a smile and a nod for her. she
couldn't help wondering. How deep
had bis Irritation with Elsie gone?
The actress was beautiful IN a lush.
ripe way. "She's the sort" Lane
thought ~artlessly. that men must
no simply mad about" This par
ticular young man seemed 40 shy.
40 ~reticent. one couldn't guess how
seriously his feelings we're in-
volved.
Hes nice" she decided. les.
that was exactly the word for Give.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-06
Clara Bow AS a Ranch Girl

Clara Bow has dyed her hair and found seclusion
on a California ranch. When she emerges from the
wilderness she promises to return to Los Angeles as
full Of pep as an EGG Is OF meat and write the real
story or her own life. Another dark cloud depression.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-06
TIT BROMIDE BOREs

give ENSIeln some HtW THFOTTS dOOHV It11WF"F'
There have been ten or eleven flights from west
to east across the Atlantic and If you think your
money Is above mediocre. try to recall more than
three OF the teams to make II.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-06

Not exciting probably but good. de-
pendable. She hoped. quite rave
~. that Elsie hadn't trifed with
his young affections. Elsie had a
way or doing such things.
Mrs Cleespaugh rustled An ON the
stroke or III. Her white hair was
piled high. She was majestic i'm
l~ilac-colored swiss. her lorGnetta
dangling from q thin platinum
| chain
Good child. 10 get through an
that stack" she approved. Ticking
the pile or checks and sitting down
70 sign them. " thought we'd
drive 70 Easthampt0n for luncheon.
It's sticky. isn't itg Has my son
put I'm an appearance yeti"
Lame told her Give had zone
up 20 change.
"Ah- then perhaps he'll Join u.s.
said the old lady Inn n tone OK quiet
satisfaction. by the way. my dear.
| haven't given you your salary
check yet. think X would ID bet
ter. perhaps. TX 7 arranged u make
that a weekly matter"
Salary" Lame stammercd. But
I thought-Mother understood my
living was enough"
Nonsense" said Mrs. Clees-
paugh disdalnfully. you're being
n most Efficient secretary. Certain
Nv you're I'd have I'm salary. How
does $50 en- week seem no your"
1T seems magnificent" faltered
the young girl. almost overcome
Why with that she could d0 magic
things She could save. nut hy IA
nest eEg for her mother. She could
buy herself new gloves And her
shoes we're shabby. Porhaps-sh0
flushed painfully at the thought
perhaps Mrs. Cleespaugh had no
ticed that fact.
THE old lady was observing her
H. shrewdly. You're earning w.
my dear. l assure you" she said
with satisfaction. "N0 qualms are
necessary"
Mrs C~leespaugh touched a "
rope. When the frcsh-fared IrMEa
girl I'm her apple green uniform and
crisp. rufaly apron appeared. tho
woman said. 'Tell Mr.. Give u wish
to nee him when he AIM ready"
Hes ont hy tho stables. Ma'am."
the rosy Girl reported Inn a few mo-
ments. Wan OF tho mares has a
distemper. and Mr.. Give says he
don't know will lie be able To come
FOR a BIT. he's that busy"
Mrs. CIeespaugh raped hcr eve
glasses sharply On the cleaning
desk. ''Tell him I said IN come md
once. Its frightfully important"
Lame was disturbed. She had
never seen tho old lady in this
mood Perhaps this manner OF his
mothers explained tha young mans
sudden ~shynesses. his hcsitatinns
and Withdrawals. Lame sat quiet,
hardly daring u lift her eyes.
Want 70 see me. M0thcr?" The
girl looked ND w zee Give. stlll IN
bis damn and crumplcd tennis
things. standing in the doorway.
II certainly ana. 7 want you ~
dress and lunch with us. wa
haven't a minute to spare. Leave
the animal Go Kelly and hurry
The old lady's voice was lmpera-
tive.
Give said. unperturhed. $50 that
was itl Sorry. 4 am not lunchinE
with yon today" He turned on his
heel His Jaw had taken On 4 hard
line. His voice cracked.
Olive, ola you hear meg"
He wheeled and now Lame saw
from behind her yelled lashes that
bis blue eyes we're blazing. w
heard and I'm going HE raped
out mo scenes. please. I'm IN biz
weary of them"
He was gone.
Bravo Lame n~pplauded him I'm
her heart Yet she felt sorry for
the old woman. who sat. staring a
the closed door.
(To 80 Continned)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-06

appears 10 be- good FOR around Y
half-million "A ycar-and for man
years 70 cOmpl
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-06

persons n day. or more is being
maintained. And with nm tax AZ 81
Ger visitor. the new lookout tower
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-06

.lrC--l51s tO become one On the most
l-cf table features nf the vast in
r--rent. An average Of a thousand
The Washington times., 1931-03-31
How Anyone Can
Remove acorn
in ; Minutes

It's so easy now to remove old,
sore corns and callouses. Anyone
can do it in a. few minutes-easily.
painlessly and without the slightest
fear of irritation. No 3-day treat.
ments or foot-soaking.
Just get a bottle of the amazing
new corn remedy called Shur.Off
and wet your corn with it. Pain
and soreness stop instantly. Keep
it wet for minutes. Now you can
start peeling if off--root and all
without the least trace Of pain.
Complete, easy-to-follow direc-
tions in every package.
Why suffer with corns when
Shur-Off costs only so cents at any
good drug store and satisfaction or
money back is guaranteed? why
90 another day without relief?
The Washington times., 1931-03-31
Monument Planned
For CAPITAL Pastor

The congregation of the Metro
politan Baptist Church has de-
cided to erect a monument to
the late DR.. M. w. D. Norman.
The dedication services will take
place during the Bi-Centennial
exposition here next year.
DR.. Norman, who died about
three years ago, was for several
years pastor of the church.
The Washington times., 1931-03-31

Furnished and unfurnished apartments
n all sections of the city can be
OCated today the Classified Ads.
The Washington times., 1931-03-31
SLAYER Of NAN
FOUND IN DITCH
IS STRA|LED
Police of Two Cities Given
Description of Fugitive
as Woman Provides Clues

DETROIT, March 81 QN.S0.
Police today we're believed to be
closing in on the murderer Of
Robert Stanley, who was found
slain in a ditch near Port Cliu-
5on, Ohio, Saturday.
Description. of the killer has
1een given to Toledo and Detroit
police officials. Sheriff Arthur
Rasmussen, of Ottawa County, re-
ported the finding of a revolver
at the scene of the crime.
Near Stanley's body also was
-ound a blood-stained automobile,
he property of Mrs. Gertrude
Owyer, 35, a grocery store cash
-ar.
Mrs. Dwyer said she had known
Stanley only five weeks, anG that
le posed as a medical student.
Stanley was described by police,
however, as a pal" of Nicholas
Oellabonte, once charged with
he murder of two Crosse Pointe
policemen.
While Dellabonte was waiting
rial on the murder charges, Mar
aret Owens, a chorus girl and
.! witness in the case, was poi
oned. It is alleged that Stanley
vas the one who gave the girl
roison in a drink of liquor. The
,horuS girl has since recovered.
Stanley's record shows 13 ar
:ests but no convictions.
The Washington times., 1931-03-31
MISSION PLANS
FUND DRIVE

A special Easter drive for funds
with which to carry on its work
has been launched by the Gospel
Mission, according to circular
letter broadcast to regular con-
tributors by Harvey v. Prentice,
superintendent.
The letter points out that the
mission has done meritoriouS work
during the economic depression,
and cites figures showing that
during the six weeks period begin
ming February II more than 8OO
families had been given relief
consisting of soup and generous
supplies of day-old wrapped
bread"
approximately $50 families have
representatives at the missions
headquarters, 214-218 John Mar
shall PI. N. w., each afternoon
the letter states.
Discussing the drive for funds,
Mr.. Prentice said no special Easter
services or exercises were planned.
He explained, however, that the
organizations resources have been
taxed by unusual demands and
pointed out that approximately
240 men are given shelter each
night.
Regarding the unemployment
situation, Mr.. Prentice said:
Conditions apparently are
getting better. There is a fall
ing off in the number who seek
shelter, and indications are
that things will brighten up
with spring weather."
The Washington times., 1931-03-31
1M1Mlsl1ssAuV
FALSE TEETH

Dentists agree the one sure way to
make false teeth comfortable is to
keep them firm. Just sprinkle little
Killing on the plates. This improved
powder holds plates SO snug they can
not rock or slip. You can eat and
talk as we'll as you did with your own
teeth. Sweetens the breath and avoids
embarrassment. Don't waste money
on substitutes. A large package of
Killing costs only 35c at Peoples Drug
Stores. Money refunded IL you are not
more than pleased.
The Washington times., 1931-03-31
TRAVEL OFFICE OPENED

A new travel office has been
opened at lie Grafton St., Dub
lin, Irish Free State by the Amer
lean Railway Express Company,
according to the announcement
Of D. P. Aub, local resident man.
ager.
The Washington times., 1931-03-31
AMlTY CLUB MEETS

The Amity Club, an organiza-
ton of business and professional
men, will hold it's annual cleo
ton Of officers at its meeting
at $50 p. m. tonight
The Washington times., 1931-03-31
FETE PRINCESS NAMED

RICHMOND, Va, March 81.
Miss Virginia Withrow, of Galax,
Va, has been appointed a princess
at large from Virginia to the
Shenandoah apple blossom festi-
val to be held late in April or
early in May at Winchester, Va.
The Washington times., 1931-03-31
CHEST DRIVE OVER TOP

CUMBERLAND, Md, March 81.
The drive for $57,811 for the
Cumberland Community Chest
came to an end Saturday with
$4,000 more than the budget.
The Washington times., 1931-03-31
CLUB TO ELECT

Election of officers will feature
a closed meeting Of the Optimist
Club scheduled for tomorrow at
the Hamilton Hotel.
The Washington times., 1931-03-31
SCHOOL TAX RATE CUT

LEESBURG. Va. March 81.
The county tax rate for schools
has been reduced from 85 cents
as proposed by the Loudoun
county school board. to 80 cents.
The Washington times., 1931-03-31

MRS. PATIEhSON
AFTER 81 years as a news
paper woman, Mrs. J. M. Pat
terson, of the Democrat-NewS.
Marshall, Mo-, has announced
her retirement. She is said to
be the oldest newspaper woman
in the Urited States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-09
CHANGE MADE IN SELECTION
 FEDERAL JURY
Revelations in Recent Fo- shay Case Causes
 New Procedure

ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 9.-A change in the procedure in the Federal Court in the selection of juries has been ordered as the re- suit of revelations in connection with the disagreement of the mail fraud case against w. B. Foshay and six of his associates.
 J. M. Dickey, Federal Court Clerk, has been ordered to keep permanent records of persons sub- mitting the names of prospective jurors.
 Court officials have been unable to determine how the name of Mrs Genevieve Clark, former employee of the w. B. Foshay Company, who held out alone for acquittal at the recent trial, was included in the
 Mrs. Clark must show cause to- day why she should not be adjudg- ed in contempt of court. The Gov ernment charges she failed to reveal she was a former employe of the w. B. F'oshay Company.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-09
UNITED STATES PLANS MOVE IN
 ARMED DISPUTE
New Foreign Policy May Be Outcome of Sino-
 Japanese Affair
AMERICA CONSIDERS
 EXTREME PRESSURE
May Join Other Powers in Bringing Oriental Na-
 tions to Terms

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. D. A new epoch in American foreign relations may eventuate from the armed dispute between China and Japan.
 Although not member of the League of Nations or the World Court, the United States is giving serious consideration, with other powers, to the possibility of invok- ing peaceful, forceful and coopera- tive pressure upon Oriental nations to compel respect to treaty obliga- tions.
 Form of Pressure
 This pressure may take one oi two shapes-economic boycott ol blockade, provided by the League of Nations, and in addition new proposal has been pushed forware at Geneva under which all diplo- matic representatives would bt withdrawn from offending nation! or the one held culpable for con. tinuing armed hostilities.
 The League of Nations Coven' ants also provides for armed com pulsion as a last resort but ever this discussion has been forced in. to the background.
 Be Submitted to U. s.
 It is apparent that any form O action determined by the League 0 Nations will probably be frs submitted to America for approvs as Araerica's aid will be necessar, If the economic boycott is to be at tempted since American trade witt Japan far exceeds that of an. other nation.
 Outwardly the United States i holding to a position of singlini out neither China or Japan a blameworthy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-09
BOTH DOMESTIC, FOREIGN ISSUES
 BEFORE HOOVER
President Facing Busy Four Weeks Before
 Congress Meets LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM MUST BE ROUNDED OUT Tax Increase Stand Must Be Taken-Candhi
 Is Also Coming

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov g. President Hoover faces an exact ing month before Congress con- venes during which time he must determine finally the Administra- tion's attitude toward tax increases
 The President must, in addition take time out from domestic mat ters, to renew international con- versations with Dino Gandhi Italy's Foreign Minister, who ar- rives here next Monday to take ur discussions of world problems, eco- monies, and disarmament where French Premier Pierre Laval left off.
 President Hoover must round out in the next four weeks the legisla- tive program to which he has al- ready given attention to in the shape of his message to Congress
 Vice-President Curtis decision as to whether he will run again for the Vice. Presidency or the United States Senate is promised late this month. This will have a bearing on Flowers probable quest for re- election.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-09
FAIRBANKS DREDCES
 HAVE GOOD SEASON,
 REPORTS E. A. AUSTIN

Although not making public any figures. highly successful season was experienced in Fairbanks creek by the Fairbanks Gold Dredging Company, according to E. A. Aus tin, general manager, who visited here Saturday afternoon enroute to Seattle. He will spend the win ter in the States and return to Fairbanks early next spring.
 The company, which is the origi- nal dredging outfit in the Fair banks district, operates two dredg- CTS on Fairbanks Creek. It is un- derstood it has taken over the Fish Creek dredge and it will be oper- ated next season under MT. Aus tins management.