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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-07-10
Why Is Il

Ny radio works perfectly
When we are at home alone,
But If a skeptic happens in
The wave lengths moan and groan.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-07-10
CAME IN HANDY

did Donald take it very much to
heart because Marion gave back his
ring"
mo. he took It to a pawnshop."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-07-10

People who are like sleeves in re-
failing all they hear are not allowed
to hear much.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-07-10

Visiting the sick is doubly helpful
If you can make 'em laugh.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-07-10

are being made to secure funds for
the purpose from humanitarians Of
other countries.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-07-10
Very Useful

Smythe-Of what use is that old
rattletrap car of yours?
J0nes-I use it as decoy when !
so rattlesnake hunting.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-07-10
His Grade

"Is your husband bookworm?"
"No-just an ordinary one. Lon
don Tit-Bits.
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w. N. u, BALTIMORE, NO. 2s-1es1.
Plenty Of Time

Plenty OF Time
Wife-Going to the club again and
you know the rent is due next week.
Husband (calmly)-Oh, shall be
back before then.-Lustige Kolner
Zeitung, Cologne.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-07-10

TIT" WAVESET. Hairdressing, univer-
sally used. Agents 100e6. Free sample maxi
ing full pint Harry E. Apple. 'Opportuni-
ty Dept. $50 Fifth Ave. New. York!
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17

eron county because OF a "combina-
ton instlgated BY influential cit
izens.r G.. 5. Lasby OF san Benito
was on the stand and his testimony
was hampered when the court re-
fused 10 admit hearsay. Lasoy said
he believed such a combination ex-
listed. finally naming the State
Medical association. but he had no
direct proof to subsJantiate his
belief.
Ired BIZ the technlcality. Lasby
declared. If it wasn't for DR.. Peery.
I wouldn't be alive today. II It
wasn't for him 7 couldn't do this"
cat that point Lasby left the box
and briskly strobe back and forth
before the judge with his eyes
flashing. The court. well filled with
chirOpraCtors and their patients.
broke into a loud burst Of applause)
ITS foolish FOR anyone 70 say DR..
Peery cannot do "a good. because
/ know ne has. II he Is convicted
and sent TO Jail. Ill leave this coun-
~ and this state. Ill refuse 20 live
IN such a place!' the witness flash
ed.
Several other witnesses were put
on by the defense in an effort 10
show that the Combination"
against the chiropractors existed.
but they had nothing but hearsay
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17
Where All Political Leaders Are
Wet

New Jersey democrats held their state convention
and nominated A. Harry Moore for governor. They de-
clared for the repeal Of the 18th amendment and the
liberalization Of the Volstead act pending repeal to
permit sale OF light wines and beer and repeal Of
the state enforcement act. New Jersey republicans held
their state convention. They nominated David Baird
for governor. They declared for the repeal Of the 18th
amendment and strict enforcement pending repeal.
All are repealers regardless Of party but the republic
cans follow the flag to Sen Dwight W. Morrow who
Is a regular and a very rigid e~nforcer while the row
is on. W. Harry Moore the democratic nominee. is
said to be the best voter-getter in New Jersey. He
served two terms as governor and then retired. His
etirement gave the state to the republicans. Now, ne
is the white or wet hope for the democrats and the
independent republican vets. There are wise politi-
clans In New Jersey who are certain that Dwight W.
Morrow will be the tail to the Hoover kite next year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17
Judge Graham Lauded
As Attorney and AS
Citizen in Resolution

Third. In public and in private
life he was inherently honest and
held the confidence and esteem OF
his fellowmen- He was agreeable
and companionable and his un-
swerving loyalty to his friends was
one Of his most conspicuous attri-
butes.
Fourth, In public life ne served
his State well. As a member OF The
State legislature and as Chief jus
tice Of the Court Of Civil Appeals
for the Seventh District OF Texas.
at Amarillo. he had high rank and
exerted much influence by his n
firing labors and patriotic devotion
TO duty.
AS O citizen Judge Graham al
ways championed the right and his
influence was ever exerted IN ad-
vancing the interests OF his CON-
munity and State. He was public
spirited and freely gave OF his time
and means TO advance the interests
Of hts own home and OF the entire
Rio Grande Valley;
AAtNANAGAEf oC ~ LNCt0AN~A NAl1k
in the passing of James "A. Graham
the Cameron County Bar Asso-
citation. as well as his town and
state. have sustained an irrepar-
able loss. and we extend TO his
~sorrowing wife and children our
heartfelt sympathy In this said
hour.
VIM. 8. WEST
VI. ". GALBRATTH
RUFUS RANSOME
The foregoing resolution was
unanimously adopted at a called
meeting Of the Cameron County
Bar Association on June II, 1881.
G. 8. EIDMAN.
President
Attest:
+. A. H%ightower.
Secretary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17
Florida Grapes $500 A Ton

"The grape crop OF Florida Is sold and that will
be good news for everybody" chortles the Orlando
Daily Sentinel Of the Everglades state. And then 1t
adds. Sold at $500 per ton; carload after carload will
leave the grape vineyards Of Lake county and 20 a les
ser extent those Of Orange and adjoining counties;
Florida has the earliest ripening commercial grape
crop In the United States: near Montverde. alone. 20
carloads will be shipped; it is not uncommon to have
A yield Of four tons TO an acre and the industry Is
growing and developing by leaps and bounds
There are vineyards in the irrigated valleys Of the
upper Rio Grande where the finest grapes in the
world are produced. e Paso is the chief market. OF
course, the Texas grapes do not command a price
OF $500 per ton California grape growers are content
with 500 a ton. They are growers Of wine grapes.
They manufacture grape concentrates and Mrs. Mable
wildebrandt is the legal adviser Of those engaged in
the grape concentrates industry. DR.. Andrew volstead
of Minnesota, author OF the Volstead act has advised
the legal department OF the United States govern
meut that grape concentrates contain a kick that
would stagger an educated mule and that the manu-
facture and sale Of the California product is a gross
violation Of his famous statute to govern the thirst
OF the American drinker.
Why the high price Of the Florida grape? Is the
Everglades variety intended for champagne vintage
purposes?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17

states case open 70 doubt. although
defense readily admitted that
Peery gave adjustments and had no
state license.
II the arguments. the state ~
phasiztd necessity ot UNFOLDING the
law requiring doctors to b. licensed
alter proper examinations. IT,"
County Attorney Hail sad. ID.
Pecry ID ~ practice medicine with
out proper examination and License
anyone can 20 u. a ditch digger
can hang out IA single with Dr.
before his name and take your
money
Defense attacked this assertion.
Butler declared ~ the Master were
% return t0 earth and effect cures
YOU would prosecute Him under
this law.
THAT is biasphemy.r Hall an
swered. III He we're here re wouldn't
charge ~ for an adjustment. nor
$50 for removing tonSils"
The court will be closed Wednes-
dav due no the death Of y. a.
Graham. Brownsville barrister. b.
viii reopen Thursday morning w.
the consideration Of further caAas
against Cameron county chiroprac-
tors
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17
Transforming Texas Penal
Institutions

Gen. Mgr. Lee Simmons Of the Texas penitentiary
system has worked wonders as a practical reformer
since his induction into office. Raymond Brooks told
the story in The American Statesman Of Sunday. 1t
was a closeup survey dealing with penal institutions
the wards Of the state. the improvements inausurated
the mighty Transformation that has taken place In
prison house and down on prison farm. Texans who
missed the reading OF the story missed a closeup OF
conditions as they are today as directed by a prac-
tical and humane man who had been a success In
business and farm life ventures before he was drafted
for the general managership Of the prisons and the
prison farms Of the commonwealth.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17
(BY VICTOR HACKLER)

CHICAGO. June II. P-Little
groups Of men, working methodically,
quietly, porting over bank records,
following beer trucks and clutching
at straws, have accomplished what
all the gangs in Chicago couldn't
do-overthrow the Capone dynasty.
Back of the governments victory
against the Capones. sensational de-
spite the complete surrender of the
leader Alphonse, Is a story OF the
tedious attention to retail. the color
less worg Of many months. the story
Of the men who OF the evidence.
"Scarface Az pleaded guilty yes
terday rather than attempt to re-
flute that pile of evidence. In a
single word, repeated two times
"guilty'-he paid eloquent tribute
to those evidence-getters Their
work resulted in charges that he
evaded taxes on a six-year income
Of $l.036.654 and that ne and So
others conspired against the pro-
hibition law at least 5000 times.
One group of the men behind the
evidence has been dubbed the 'un-
touchables." IL consists Of eight
young prohibition agents headed
by 2B-year-old Eliot Ness. They
gained their name because beer
money could not buy them off. Their
activities have come in for high
praise since the prohibition conspir-
acy indictment. the result of their
work, was returned Friday. Prohi-
bition director Woodcock al Wash
ington has promised an investiga-
ton and report to commend them
publicly.
The other group. responsible for
the two income tax indictments.
had the less spectacular task Of
ferreting out the sources OF gang
land incomes. AGENTS Of the intelli-
gence unit Of the internal revenue
bureau did this work. directed in
Chicago BY A. p. Madden and n
Washington by Chief Elmer Il. Trey.
A delinquent income tax return
field BIZ Ralph Capone in 1927 start
ed their investigation Of gang fin
ance and touched off the fuse that
eventually blew most Of the CapOlc
leaders prisonward. Ralph. older
brother Of the scarfaced chief and
a lieutenant in the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ling syndicate, filed a delayed state
ment In 1927 showing that he owed
the government S5.662 for che years
1922. 1928. 1924 and 1925. He then
filed another statement saying he
did mot have that sum bat could
compromise with the government
by payment OF 81 1000.
The intelligence unit was asked
to investieae. Agents found that
Ralph had assets far in excess II
his offer. that on the day he sub
mitted the offer he had SOS 900 on
deposit in Chicago bank.
The federal investigators leaped
into a search for further assets Of
the recalcitrant Capone. They found
them-almOst $1,000, 600 worth. and
Ralph Capone was tried. convicted
and sentenced TO three years in pri-
son.
But while these cases we're being
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The words were accompanied by
a puzzling smile. Irene hated hav-
Ing anyone assume a mysterious
air and her annoyance with him
grew.
CAS- far as that goes" she said
haughtily. Gaylord Is something
more than a rich man"
"Yeah?" Derry retorted. aren't
you late in finding 1t out? I thought
he was the sort Of fellow who was
all right In business but a bum In
married life. Seems TO me I've
heard you say he neglected you"
IF you choose TO remember what
| said when | was unhappy" Irene
cut IN. 1T Just proves that you
wouldn't understand me any more
than Gaylord did. | was a fool.
that's what l was. but I've learned
my lesson"
Don't be so sure OF that" Derry
cautioned her. people don't
change SO easily"
DERRY Meadel Are you calling
me a foOl?"
What II I am7 But Ill tell you
one thing. You're not going to
make a fool out on mel How do
you think | feel? People have been
saying ! broke up Gaylord's home
IRENE looked al him IN amaze
4 ment. Derry'd never shown SO
much spirit before.
"Dear me-" she murmured sar.
castically.
Never mind being smart! Just
listen 10 me"
Listen to youi" Irene Jared az
him. "It wouldn't make any differ
ence what you said after calling
me a fool. you conceited idloti"
"Conceited?" Derry echoed. not
minding the idiot"
"Yes. conceited- To think a girl
could love you and not care for
Gaylord. Just because he's rich"
"Just because he's rich he's what
you want. no matter how much yon
pretend otherwise"
Irene laughed. Just because I've
discovered that ! don't care for
your"
Derry WINGED. $50 you have dis
covered that?" he said fercely. 1T
has nothing to do with the fact
that l haven't any money!"
Irene looked az him disdainfully
you will persist IN your conceit."
she said as though merely musing
aloud.
Then Derry laughed. My mother
warned me what TO expect" he re-
marked with no small degree OF dis
gust. well. | wanted TO do the
right thing You can laugh" be
added Internationally as Irene con
tinued 10 smile. "Of course I love
you. but / don't want to be known
as a home wrecker."
Irene regarded him mocklngly.
Haven't you found that IT adds TO
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your reputatlon7" she sneered.
Derry looked back at her. his
eyes blazing with anger. IF All
girls are like you." he said tensely,
II won't need q reputation"
IRENE did not understand this
= but she chose 70 appear offended.
Derry Meade" she cried. III you
say another thing like that Ill slap
your facet"
IL guess you don't quite under
stand" Derry said quietly. hut you
viii later and when you do you'll
see that tie Jokes on you"
You needn't try 20 excuse your.
self by talking in riddles" Irene
retorted. III you ever speak 70 me
again after today I'll" She
paused on the verge Of threatening
him with punishment az the hands
Of her husband. but remembered An
time that she had no right 10 that
husbands protection. IL was a faint
hope that Gaylord would forgive
her. She knew this and did not
wish 10 risk ridicule.
do you intend 10 stay In Oak
dale?" Derry asked. you said a
while ago you weren't going To
What are you going 10 do. Irene?
n4N w~~ - - - - all -
you've made up with Gaylord"
Never mind what i came for. I
thought you were a gentleman. but
now lin not n BIZ sorry for you.
You needn't be II you 20 back
TO Gaylord" Derry told her. II
suppose ! could expect you might
do that. But II | thought there was
another man in tho picture I'd
wiring your neck right now"
You've become terribly ~ferocious
since I went away. haven't your"
Irene tainted him. What's come
over you anyway"
Derry looked at her thcuGhtfully.
Then he said soberly. You're
through with me. aren't your"
Irene avoided his eyes.
Yeah. it's final all right" Derry
continued. II can see that. Well,
l suppose I might as well tell You
myself about what's happened 70
me. I'd rather like 20 SEQ how you
take IL. First. there's just "a
question l want % ask you. Did
you ever care anything at all for
me or we're you playing with me
all the timer"
"Of course ! cared for you" Irene
insisted. "but caring isn't love.
Derry. Maybe you1l find that out
some day. too"
IN take your word for H.
Derry assured her. since you seem
TO know 30 much about love. !
thought I loved you. but maybe /
only cared for you"
IRENE did not like to hear this
and vas not satisfied that the
tone be used seemed 10 belle the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17
BEGIN HERE TODAY

BERYL BORDEN hopes that n
radio career Will help her forget
her hopeless love for TOMMY
who - engaged 30 her
hrif-sister. IRENE. Young PREM
1Iss GAYLORD pays attention 10
BeryI untII Irene learns he N rich
and tries 10 win him. she sue
-rrds and after " hasty wedding
they depart for Gaylord's western
home. In despair Tommy drinks
heavily. loses his job. and toiEs
evil companions
BeryI develops throat trouble
and catches more cold while seek
Ing Tommy 20 beg him 90 leave
THE bookkeeping gang. Her throat
becomes worse and the doctor ar
y her singing days sre
over. Tommy realizes she
has made this sacrifice 10 I'VE him
NJ reforms. gets another job. ma
starts night courses 20 finish cell
1rEe. Then rene comes horne say
ing she has %quarreIed with Pren-
fiss and In going 90 get ID divorce.
Beryi realizes that Irene o. trying
"a win hack Tommy's love. "
EVERETT objects 60 tFeue's re-
ceivinE daily letters from DERRY
MEADE
Irene goes hack 20 0akdaic 70
dispose ~ Derry ana try 90 ereet
n reconciliation with Prentiss.
she leaves the train mt N suburban
station and telephones Derry 10
mFcf her. While waiting Irene
talks 20 n store clerk. He speaks
Rmardrdiy when she mentions
PrentisS and Irene wonders " he
hna recognized her. TheH Derry
comes and they drive 20 n Sc
eludrd spot 60 talk.
EnwU IN rw THE GTnnW
CHAPTER XIII
IRENE was not 10 learn that eve
= ming what II was that Derry
Meade had u tell her that was 50
important. One reason for this was
that Irene did not give him the
opportunity. Another reason was
that Asa Crewe telephoned Gaylord
as soon as Irene and Derry disap-
peared and told Gaylord that bis
wife had been in the store.
Asa did not know OF the condi-
lions Gaylord had imposed upon
Irene and Derry but he did know
that Irene was not supposed to be
In 0akdale and that her presence
there meant trickery to his friend.
Asa wasn't inc ed to saw who had
been with Irene but Gaylord could
guess easily enough and Asa saw no
occasion 70 lie about T.
(which way did they so?" Cay
lord asked. Toward town." He
meant toward Oakdals. The river
park lay ia that direction from Old
Town and Asa answered yes.
Then Gaylord began his search.
In the meantime Irene and Derry
had reached their destination. the
semi-shelteTed parking space in the
park. and q heated conversation
had begun. Irene tried 10 lead
gradually TO the subject Of breaking
their engagement but Derry's love
sick mind leaped ahead or her. He
accused her OF firing or him be-
fore she had actually spoken
Il see" he said bitterly. you've
been thinking X over and you don't
want TO marry a poor man."
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words. TX was too much like losing
something that belonged 20 her.
Don't be mean to me. Derry"
she pleaded, suddenly becoming gen.
tle again. "I didn't mean 10 hurt
you"
Derry laughed. "Just like a
loaded gun. huh? III anyone plays
with you and gets hurt it's not your
fault. on. no. not NV am"
II didn't ash you 10 fall IN love
with me-" Irene reminded him
No" he said bitterly. you only
did am you could 10 make the ITO II.
that was ALL You didn't need TO
ask me-"
Irene hedged again. Cant we
come TO an understandings" she
urged. I'm getting cold"
"Of course We can" Derry
agreed I'm satisfied. 4 just
wanted ~ know that you cared 4
little for ma. IL will make N elsICI
TO believe that you wouldn't have
thrown me over III I'd been able 10
offer you tho things Gaylord can
give you. | shouldn't blame you. |
guess. III was asking an awful lot
10 expect you no be content with
me after living IN the Prentiss man.
sion. NO. | shouldn't blame on"
Irene misunderstood. I'm clad
you see IL that way at last. Derry.
IL would wv awlully hard for YOU 70
try 10 support ma I'D the manner
I'm accustomed 70. I have been
thinking III over, as you said. and
I realized IN might spoil all your
future 70 have an extravagant wife
10 take rare of. You're 40 popular.
You ought 10 marry someone with
plenty W money"
Derry interrupted by selling her
savagely in his arms. Just tell me
that you'd rather have me than
anyone else in tho world III | could
support you," he said. Then Ill
take you anywhere you say. and I'll
never bother you again"
Why, Of course, I would" IrerAd
said softly. "And I mean II. too.
Derryi"
lie lei her 40. abruptly then. and
Irene was shocked TO see that he
was laughing.
What he said was even more sur
prIsing. "Thatll do" be said. Il
guess I can laugh II all on now.
And I'm glad 4 found out what N
little parasite you are before / told
you anything about"
Irene was not listening 10 him.
compelling as his words were. she
was looking down the road over
which they had entered the park
Her face had suddenly whitened.
Derry followed her gaze when he
saw that she was not listening. He
recognized Gaylord's car Just a
Irene screamed her husbands name
(To Be Continued)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17
Brownsville. Texas,

BROWNSVILLE, 1exaSy
June II, 1881
To the Honorable @. 8. Eidman,
President, Cameron County Bar
Association,
Brownsville, Texas.
Dear Sir:
We your committee. appointed to
draft suitable resolutions on the
death OF our departed brother.
Honorable Jas. A. Graham, beg to
report as follows:
The character, work and citizen
ship Of a lawyer OF long standing
In a community becomes finally an
open record to the public, and his
life becomes impressed upon the
affairs of his fellow citizens SO
that his work often survives him
and, though in many cases without
recognition, it becomes imperish-
able.
We believe that the Honorable
Jas. A. Graham measured up to
the highest standards Of life in its
varied relations and therefore We
desire 10 add this tribute 10 his
memory.
First, Judge Graham came from
an old pinoeer family whicl af-
forded the basis Of his later de-
velopment. He was a member OF
the first law class ever TO gradu-
ate from the University OF the
State Of Texas: he was jealous and
untiring in his clients behalf but.
withal courteous and considerable Of
other lawyers and ever respectful
TO the Court. t all times he upheld
the highest standards Of his pro-
fession. His course was straight
and fearless and. when aroused. he
vas intrepid in action and a worthy
opponent Of any mans steel in he
forum Of his chosen career.
Second, As a husband and father
he was true and devoted.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17
Funeral For Stuart
Place Man Thursday
(By Staff Correspondent

HARLINGEN. June l7.-Funeral
services for Ralph Prickett. retired
railroad man who has made his
home near Stuart Place for seven
years. and who died early Monday
morning in the -lley Baptist Hos
pital, will be held from the Baptist
Church al 3 D. m. Thursday with
Rev. w. w. Lee. the pastor, officiat-
ing.
The services will be held az that
time to permit various relatives to
reach Harrington.
Interment will be in the Harlin-
gen cemetery Immediately following
the church service. according to
Thompson's who are in charge Of
ARRANGEMENTS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17
LITTLE DROPS WATER, LITTLE
y y =
BITS OF EVIDENCE, AND GANG
= r y n = y =
LEADER SURRENDERS TO LAW

worked up, the big boy himself
was the principal target of the gov
eminent men. Al Capone's income
yes under Investigation FOR two
and a half years. And 1t was in his
case that the government agents
found their hardest work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-17
Brownsville Has:

j. A population In 1891 Of over 25.0oo
2. A mean average temperature Of q.
3. tank deposits. SS.OO0.oOO.
4. -Four railroads. seven paved highways.
5. international airport. five air lines.
. "A $6.o00.ooo deep water port financed.
a. The best climate. soil In the world.
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enss motions. selection Of a jury
and arguments.
The most dramatic scene OF the
trial came early IN the afternoon
when the court was hearing evid-
ence on a motion for a change Of
venue. Defense contended ~ could
not get an impartial trial In Cam