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THE lad wondered what it was in this mans
face that held his eyes and attention.
"Your father, James Grimes, was not to
come with you. yet last night you brought him
over the wall. He was not to come with you
because he Is not worthy of comradeship here"
The lad was instantly on the defensive. "I-
I guess you're thinkin' O. tn wrong guy"
The man on the hillock glanced question:
ingly at the man who had admitted Chimmy
1T Is written" Chimmys guide declared,
that James Grimes beat his son pitilessly less
than week ago"
"Yes-but I'd been stealin'. Swiped tn last
crust O. bread in tn house"
There was a pause. "A month ago he left
you alone for three days without food or drink"
That was the time got on my high horse
an told him his laziness had drove ma away
mat 1 was through tryin' t help keep us
alive. For days just moped an told him
straight that he was loafer an that he
could starve for all I cared"
He has taught you to beg ON the streets?"
Because he's been no good for nothin' since
he had malaria an come near kickin' off,"
HE is drunkard."
Guess anybodyd be If they couldn't get no
Job an had t. sleep in bunch O straw"
And he will not work"
Chimmy opened his mouth to reply, caught
MS breath and paused. He looked from the
man to his father. Jim stood silent, with
downcast face. '-- .'.
The youngsters eyes roamed about the knot
OF people, searching for some one TO- say
WORD In defense Of his father The pain had
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houses were large and the lawns were soft
and green. Chimmy took his fathers hand
to let him know, without his saying so, that
he was glad to have Jim near. Instinctively
they both veered as they neared a building
which resembled, in general outlines, the Hall
OF Justice back home. Their guide walked
ahead his head sunk on his breast
Gradually eshomes grew smaller and more
widely separated till the trio reached the out
skirts Of the city. There they found stretching
before them vast plain rising to hillock
Il thought We was goin' t. court Jim haz-
arded.
The lifted his head Have you ever
seen a court house more beautiful than this?"
and his hand swept the heavens and the land
scape.
Most courts don't go in for beauty" Jim
muttered, proud to have gathered his wits
Their guide made a path through a multi
tuce which surrounded a thoughtful man
seated in the shade ON the hillock
Master. bring James Grimes and his son."
he announced.
The man before them stretched out his hand.
Come near, Timothy" he said LET us talk
together"
The lad did not at once recognize his new
name. On looking into the kindly face of
the speaker, however he felt strangely at ease
He even tried to smile in friendly fashion.
though the tears were very near.
without law there would be neither heaven
nor earth,' the man was saying. THE law Of
earth Is force, while the law of heaven is love.
Ycu have offended against the law of heaven
by replacing with lesser love-your love for
your father-a greater, which is the love Of
justice"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-26
Chicago VIII Bid for Major
Convention

Chicago is the most ambitious Of all American cit
les. Now that Big Bill' Thompson has been put away
politically speaking, the Chicago Association Of Com
merce is speeding plans for an attempt to bring one
or both Of the 1882 national party conventions to the
Windy City. They believe they are nearly sure TO
capture the democratic convention while the oppor-
tunity to win the republican convention has been great
ly enhanced by the overthrow Of Thompson and his
white and black legionnares.
San Francisco has a chamber OF commerce and
many multi-milIonaires who are willing to foot the
bills. They are going to make a bid for the two big
conventions. Herbert Hoover is q Californian, Calf
ornia gained eight congressman and eight electoral
votes in 10 years. California has been a very rock
rooted republican state since the grape growers chang
ed from wet to dry. They were democrats in the old
days. After prohibition came in wine grapes jumped
in price from SIC TO SIS per ton. Manufacture Of grape
concentrates did Il. Then the wine growers who were
democrats became republicans and prohibitionists. IN
point Of hospitality to visitors. San Francisco leads all
American cities. If there arc doubling ones they are in
vited to get in touch with the delegates who attend
ed the national convention Of the democrats in the
Golden Gate city in 1920. Nothing like ii had ever hap
pened before in the history Of political conventions.
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Soviet Russia Rejects
Acreage Limits

There was a time when Russia was the leading wheat
exporting nation. Then came the World war and later
the reinforcement Of the Romanoffs and their gov
eminent. Now Soviet Pu7-'a delegates to the world
wheat conference have rejected the American plan
for restricted world acreage. This plan was proposed
by Samuel r. McKelvie Of Nebraska. Soviet Russia
advanced a proposals. bread scheme upon which
Russia would be inclined to enter a world agreement
limiting exports" There are 80 wheat producing "a
tons. There is a vast carryoyu Of wheat Now. how
would It be possible for an agreement among the
wheat producing nations to restrict acreage?
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Cameron Courts

The al Parker Securities CO. to-
NJ. u. Rohrbough. Lot 4. IN blk Isl
Of the tonwsite OF Ohnito. Cdn-
$1,000 etc.
Valley Lumber Supply co. TO
Mrs Pauline Adamson. Lot II In
blk ~. 3rd Addn. City OK san Ben
ito. Cdn: 5000 etc.
Port Isabel Co. 20 Eagle Pass Lbr.
Co Lots 4. la. IA. 2. and . In blk
q, City OF Port Isabel. Cd'n: 5000.
w. G.. Mathes 10 Valley Concrete
Tile a. Lbr. Go. Lot ! blk "A, Colo
MIA Ia Palma addn NO. 2 city on
San Benito. Cdn: s 100000.
Buena Vista Burial Park Assn
To Mrs. Cora G. Butts. Lot $50.
containing 200 50. II. in Graceland
sec ont Of Buena Vista Burial
Park subd Cdn: $4,000.
real Estate Sales
Saturday. MAY gath. 1880 S26.6540o
Saturday. May 23rd 1881 S~l6,477.S2
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Simpson Is In The Picture

John A. Simpson Of Oklahoma is president Of the
Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union Of Amer
ica. He is away out on the Golden coast fringe address
ing grain trade associations. He is demanding amend
ment Of the federal marketing act and the changing
of personnel and revising policies IN marketing ef-
forts. His theory IS that the farmers must solve their
own problems and not depend on the government.
His Indictment Is that political r~acketeers have muscl-
ed their way into the business and absolutely upset
prices and demoralized business"
Pres. Simpson has a poisonous tongue. 1t drips
venom. For instance he attacked government activi-
ties, saying they had made gambling SO crooked in
the grain and cotton exchanges that the regular
operators had to Quit John A. Simpson Of Oklahoma
must have a deadly grievance against the federal ad-
minstration and those responsible for the federal mar
keting act and It's policies.
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tolerant toward this Czan than my
self. Hereafter, 1 sheEl try and be
more patient.
It happened like this: The other
day ! received a note saying that
the Newspaper WomGn's Club OF
New York wished I would come To
n little informal dinner party and
talk to the girls Well, that
seemed all right.
But arriving late. 7 took n
glimpse at the speakers table. And
there I saw, reading from left 10
right: Charles Hanson Towne, one
Of those brilliant old timers Of a
generation that went in for wit and
repartee in a big way. Next came
Bob CRo5erD Davis. one OF the
most famous after-dinner story
tellers next to Irwin Cobl:. And there
was Harry Hershfeld. who has be-
come almost a protest. 3naI master
OF ceremonies. There were half a
uozen others. all numbered amonr
ne Whos who in brill hn-e.
And by the time 1 reached nv
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c0untered with some girls. but only
a sweet obedience that delighted
him. The wistful note at parting
delighted him too. IL was 50 per-
fectly in keeping with the romantic
spell the night had woven over him.
THE girl was a little disappointed
y that be let her 20 50 readily
She expected a repetition OF his
first objection. But. thinking it
over as she undressed for bed. she
knew that he had not let her 60
because lie was bored at the eEd
or the evening. but because she had
impressed him with her innocence
That was all right. but what did
II mean for him to think her q
dear. dutiful daughter? Was be
falling for her? That vas what she
wanted TO know.
Her inability TO answer this ques
ton caused her 70 be grumpy the
next morning al breakfast In spite
q the fact that she could slcat a
little over having taken Beryl's adj
mirer away from her. She had to
be careful for IL was within the
realm NJ possibility that Beryl
might give her away 70 Tommy II
goaded into it. Irene was Judging
her sister by herself or couTse.
She'd have told fast enough
BeTyl took Irene's mood 10 mean
she had not been satisfied with
Prentiss' attentions. For Tommy's
sake she was glad.
She had something else 70 be
thankful for. The pain in her throat
was gone entirely. She would sing
that evening.
Before noon she called the doc
tor and told him how she felt. He
said he'd drop around anyway.
When he did come his manner was
a. casual as his telephone CONVEX
sation had been. but. fortunately
for Beryl's peace OF mind. she
could not read his thoughts.
Il wish you'd come IN and see
me regularly" he told her. you
know singers Threats need 70 be
guarded against trouble. An ounce
rof prevention. . n"
Beryl forgot all about MIN and
her illness OF the day before when
she sang that night. She could
think OF nothing but Tommy and
Irene-PTentiss and Irene.
Prentiss vas not al the studio.
In a way she was relieved. What
would she have said to him IL given
an opportunity TO speak az his ~.
terest in Irene? Would she have
told him about Tommy?
The next day he came 70 the
house and took Irene for a second
ride. but Beryl did not see him
then. either. She was al the studio,
working with the musicians.
Irene's manner at dinner was a
trifle brighter than II had been fol.
lowing her FIRST ride with Prentiss.
Beryl watched her Like a hawk but
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BEGIN HERE TODAY

BERYL BORDEN. secretly In
love with TOMMY WILSON. &C.
lays hia cIopement with her half
sister. I.:EsE EVERETT. but
fails TO convince him zhat "a In
his duty 10 finish collie se.
Irene wants 20 be a radio
singer. She u nm auditi0n
and Eeryl goes 90 tAe . 5ldIo with
her. While waiting. BeI5I eroons
melodies mt n plano. A. director
hears ard a. charmed by her
voice. lie Eives her a test and
offers n contract which siaies the
EirI but her Joy ~ short lived tor
Irene fails and the fam lly blame
BcryL Irene again prs UnISes TO
eiope with Tommy but mis- aunt
dies and the marriage IL post
poned.
BeryI's debut ~ n Eucrpess. she
tries 20 forget Tommy by going 90
gay parties with PRENTi.sS GAY
LORD. wealthy son OF her en-
ployer. Irene attempts 20 win
Prentias from her Siste c. Berry,
becomes ~ and the doctor warns
hsr 30 stay in bed and = gard her
throat. Meanwhile irene tries 10
captiyate PreHfis~. lie in-gItr- her
driving ana takes her 80 Dime
but ne does not declare himself.
Irene fears Tommy will
her deceit.
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER XIV
DRENTISS did not kiss irene. III
wanted 10 very much and as Z
rule when he wanted 70 kiss a sir
he kissed her. But he was not 90
ing by rule with Irene. He wa:
falling in love with her ard knew
IT, That made a fellow feel differ
ent. IL made him afraid Girl:
aren't all alike. he knew. They die
not all admire cave-man tactics.
And so Irene was left TO specu
late until she fell asleep upon thu
way she stood with him. Sht
couldn't tell. She didn't kncaE hin
well enough.
For a little after his failure 10 kis:
her she had been on the verge u
jumping out or the car. bidding hin,
a short goodnight and settirEg her
self 10 being true 10 Tommy.
Then she saw that his faiizTe x
take advantage Of the Invitation
her lips offered was due to satire
straint Her vanity could ncG SUI
fer in memory of that-the way hi,
arms had dropped away from bel
when she was certain be was goins
TO embrace her-and the eagannes:
with which he exclaimed. mo
please don't got"
She had sat with him a Ehili
longer but conversation was D.
little help TO either OF them. as they
merely fenced with words.
Finally. Il must 20. really
Irene said with a show Of reluct
ance that was measured 10 a care
ful degree. Prentiss found in il az
hot-headec rebellion against paTen
tai authority such as he had en-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-26
LETTERS to
the EDITOR
To The Editor.

10 1ne EdllOr+
No, the government could not af-
ford 10 abandon Fort Brown.
With deep water looming and
the tremendous development just
around the corner, 1t is no time 10
talk OF such a thing. To safeguard
the great investments already made
and in the inestimable amount TO
be made. the government had bet
ter put cne-half million IN the Fort
and put US over the top in a big
way.
No heavier blow could happen to
the Valley than the abandoning OF
TT. Brown. I hope the government
will see Ii In that line. Rebuilding
the fort viii build the Valley and
building the Valley will produce the
tonnage for the deep water port.
When lei IN the right light, II
Just won't be abandoned but in
stead. a cool one-half million viii
be put into the rebuilding Of the
ort. That's my opinion.
i. w. Archer,
Lyford. Texas
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.sy ~ sERv,cs n 'TheHusbandHnarar.

his aunt's help or entire fortune.
There was enough money for that
il he had used il carefully. Not
enough 70 support both himself and
Irene until he was established in
his chosen profession. but enough
TO carry him through alone.
II would be a hard blow II Irene
broke her promise now. for since
he'd taken over the management
Of his uncle's theater Tommy had
let Mr.. Hoffman invest that money
for him. Already the investment
was turning sour. II would be
years. very likely. before Tommy
could realize on IL
No. Irene couldn't throw him
ovcr now. or Iut him or again
AZ least Tommy tried 10 tell him
self she couldn't. but deep in his
heart be knew that he was afraid
His fingers trembled a bit as he
rekn0tted his tie. Why wouldn't
the damn thing come right!
Whew. 1t was hot! What a night
10 spend In a motion picture pro-
lection booth. Darned old ark or a
building anyway. IL his uncle
wanted 10 own am up-to-date
theater why didn't he build one. In.
stead Of expecting a fellow TO give
good shows In this hole? He
sure needed a manager. ali right.
What 4 jobi
or course. Tommy shouldn't have
been 50 irritable when he was
dressing 10 call on Irene. He was
going ~ have his uncle's car too,
for an hour. Then he'd have to
dump his girl and 90 TO work.
Hanged IL he could feel grateful
about II, although Mr.. Hoffman bad
made quite a point OF his kindness
In letting Tommy have the car.
Funny how the old geezer-
Tommy's disrespectful thought
broke on as he snapped the tie
from bis neck In disgust and chose
another. What n mess they were.
His aunt used 70 do something
about them.
This one went along fairly well
and Tommy's thoughts returned TO
his uncle. What had come over
him? He was a lot more consId-
crate OF late. but there was some
thing queer about the change I'm
him, something furtive and sup
pressed. II puzzled Tommy-had
puzzled him for several days.
Just like a cat that's eaten the
canary" he thought
What was the old boy up TO? He
couldn't be thinking OF getting
married. again. Not so soonl Tommy
considered this prospect with hor-
roT
His chain OF thought was inter-
rupted by the entrance on Uncle
George, who came in with news
for Tommy and an air OF nom
chalance that was far from being
genuine.
Ito he Continued)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-26
Bishop To Lecture
On Texas Wednesday

Next Wednesday night May 18th
az the Central Christian church.
9Th and Levee SITS. ". ". Bishop or
our city win give a Ncture On
Texas" Several weeks ago Nj.
Bishop gave "a short talk on tho
same subject before the Mems
Bible Class Of the Central Chris
tan Church. and Id vas SO
enthusiastically received that he
was asked 20 devote a whole we
ming ia IN lecture on the subject.
wednesday night or this week has
been designated as the night for
the lecture. beginning at 9 o'clock
Everybody ~ invited.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-26
Valley Secretaries
To Houston Meeting

Most Of the chamber OF commerce
secretaries in the Valley will 90 to
Houston June 8. 9 and 10 TO attend
the convention OF the Texas Com
mercial Executives association.
Invitation was received here
Saturday by q. q. Richardson. local
secretary. from walter X. Nonteith.
mayor OF Houston. 10 attend the
meeting. Richardson Will attend. a.
will j.. r. Bell Of San Benito. John
T. Flco-e Of Harrington. Whit Rog-
ers Of LcAllen, Rex. Baxter Of RAY
mondville and S. NJ. Patterson OF
Weslaco.
Some 5000 persons commit sui
eide yearly in the United States.
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IN E
nm31NEWYORKf

All Il Not Costly That Glitters.
for Swanky Stores. With Their
Fabulous Prices, Also Sell Art
icles for Dollar.
NEW WORKINGS, visitors TO
Manhattan run at the suggestion
OF names that long have become
associated with extravaganza and
costliness. Yet, surprisingly enough.
most such concerns have a bit OF
something for anyone, whatever
their means.
a spender's inferiority complex
somehow seems to seize the So
journer for the simple reason that
a sWanky dOorman, with a ritzy
look, stands in front Of q certain
shop or hotel or cafe.
One jswelry concern. with a ma
tional reputation for su~per-swank.
still gets out a catalogue Of articles
priced at from 81 to $50. AT this
same concern, however. it would be
just as simple to spend $4,000 aNd
receive not 50 much as a lifted "a
brow from the salesman.
Carriers, for instance. has fright
ened many a timid tourist from its
doorway because OF the splendor-
Gus tales circulated for many years.
To be sure. fabulous truths have
mingled with the fabulous fictions
OF such places.
1t j. perfectly true that Carriers
has figured in deals requiring a
kings ransom. whether for a pur-
chase or a sale. There was. for in
stance. the half-million-dollar deal
involving the historic Tiers neck
lace, which once had a place in the
Louvre. And there are parts OF the
silver set ordered by NAPOLEON iust
before his fall, but never or any
service 70 him.
And IL was at Black. Starr and
Frost's that Peggy Joyce got the
l25-karst diamond that has figured
so often in stories about her-a
trinket that was said to have cost
100000 or more.
And at Mauboisson's one NAV
see, IN a glass case, the amazing
Nassak diamond, for which men
have died and lived: one OF the
few gems to find a place In the
histories or precious stones
Yet. I've known people to buy
things al such spots for a couple
Of dollars.
III admit. I wouldn't have the
nerve. either.
In fact. I sometimes think it's a
sort Of timiditv that keeps gents
Ike myself in the role or eternal
reporter. In this guise one ran sit
back and admire the displays OF
strength IN other humans and GLOW
with sympathy ar their weaknesses
The r%eportorial capacity is a
hirhlv imDers0nal one requiring
chiefly ones presence on the side
lines Of life. always observing. al
ways watching the parade "a bv.
but rarely being part Of r.: ALWAYS
scratching for the drama that lies
beneath most skins.
The old adaTe should be changed
70 read. Scratch % per cent OF
humanity and you'll find a drama
At any rate, I've permanently
given up any ambitions I may
ever have had 70 Be an after-dinner
speaker. NO one has been more in
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-26
Heavy Rain Falls
Over Week End

HARLINGFN. May pa total
rainfall o. l85 inches was exoeri-
enced Saturday and SUNDAY in
Harlinren. according 10 . w. New
man. volunteer observer for the u.
8. weather bureau.
Most w the rain fell Saturday
when there was a precioitation OF
lis inches In a short time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-26
Keystone State Plans
Valley Day at Fairpark

EHN san INTrUITNNTFNTT
HARLINGEN. May 26.-The Sec
ond OF a series OF three state as
ISOLATION gatherings 20 w. held In
the Valley on consecutive week
ends will be staged at Fair Park.
Harrington. Saturday. Decoration
Day.
Former Pennsvlvanians will gath
er there at no a. m.
Tho wisconsin association met az
Olmito Sunday and the Indiana
society meets M Harlingen Sun
day. June Z.
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Sotex c. cf {. In
Fort Crown Fight

Aid Of the South Texas Chamber
Of Commerce has been promised the
Brownsville Chamber or Commerce
in its fight 10 save Fort Brown.
A communication was received az
the office here Saturday from Raw
Leeman. MANAGER Of the South
Texas orEani alton. stating that ne
would 10 EN- jl Wis power TO help
keen the post here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-26
Modern Products of
American COLLEGES

Isn't education wonderful DR.. John C. Phillips Of
Harvard reports an evolutionary tendency among co..
lege men and women to grow taller. broader-shoulder
ed. narrower-hipped and heavier. On with the run
from the little red schoolhouse on the hillside to the
tallest university. But how about brain expansion?
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seat, I was feeling small enough 10
ask the waiter for a high chair and
bib. Somehow, I lived through the
evening, as We have all lived
through tough spots. I haven't the
slightest idea what II was I slut
tered out. but, somehow. 1 have a
feeling that ! gained little prestige
or whatever IL Is.
Anyhow. I'm prepared 10 cancel
all future lecture engagements.
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The Once Over
EPTTAPHS FOR AUTOMOBILES

Automobile owner buries old car with fitting oh.
les. item)
Here beneath this grass so green
There lies my faithful limousine:
She ate UP oil and she ate UP gas
But she let no ancient flivvers passl
s
My flivver rests
Below this spot:
At last the damned
Thing isn't hot.
Peace to this old battered car
1t fretted me on journeys far:
1t gave me trials with sorrows blended
But my worries over the clutch" are ended.
Rest in peace.
King of Grease.
Here lies the body
OF my coupe;
Too small for trips
With parties gay;
1t wouldn't hold folks
liked a lot
But 1t kept out those
Whom I did not.
Shed a tear for this poor Austin
Which midgets many times were lost in:
The angels now above II hover
They know its days OF cramps are over.
This car is dead.
But I'm not blue;
That state with IL
Is nothing new!
I like to think this faithful bus
Is climbing golden stairs.
But If she is St. Peterll have
His hands full with repairsl
Mourn this roadster.
Now departed:
She was a devil
To get started.
This car died young
With little fuss;
She refused to move
For a ten-ton bus.
Farewell. old car
IN tattereI raiment-
You lasted till
The final payment
This cab is gone.
It's DAYS are through
And now we hope
It's squeaks are, tool
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-26
Decline in Food Prices

A decline in retail food prices Of two per cent dur
ing the month which ended April Is and Is per cent
since April Is. 1880. is announced by the federal bu-
reau OF labor statistics. This is not all. The purchas-
ing power of the American dollar is growing greater
as retail prices fall.
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Five Day Week For Oklahoma
Laborers

Chmn. Sam Hawks Of the Oklahoma state highway
commission has inaugurated the five day week for
Oklahoma highway maintenance men. About 1900
workers are affected BY The change and a saving OF
approximately $1,000 weekly will be effected. Is The
new system on the way?