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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-20

RANGE BURNERS-Cleaned. ad. justed and reset. All makes serv- iced. Get ready now for the cool fall weather. Dial 3-3406. Silent Glow Sales x Service. Super-Serv. ice. Inc, 398 West Main St.
 UMBRELLAS-Rec repaired. Low rates. All kinds for sale Wa terbury Umbrella and Trunk Shop. 224 No. Main St. Opp Cooke St
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-20

LIVE at r. Nj. c. A. and have a hot shower and a plunge in the pool after your work out. Baseball, tennis Cafeteria Rates low. Open all night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-20
Rooms For Housekeeping

CHERRY ST, 16-2 furnished rooms for housekeeping. Single furnished, heated rooms. Reasonable. Ring brass bell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-20
Automobiles
Autos and Trucks For Sale

DEPENDABLE USED CARS
 MODERATE PRICES THE BLUE RIBBON GARAGE, INC. 42S WEST MAIN ST. DIAL 3-5179
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-20
Announcements

Business Announcements
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-20

Upsets scored in the Web Shop bowling loop last week, when the Machinists and the Carpenters cIinched three from the Weavers and the Shippers, while the Rub- Der Room champs spanked the Stampers in two out of three tilts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-20
Automobiles

Autos and Trucks For Sale
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-20
Merchandise
Household Articles

g PIECE-Dining room set. Slightly
 used. $50. Call 4-7061 or 3-3442,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-20

37 Cottage Place Tel 4-610!
 SALE-SALE-SAL
 1-2--3 Years To Pay 1881 Ford 2-Door Phaeton 1881 Graham Paige 1928 Chrysler 72 Sport Coupe 1929 Ford Sedan-Coach-Roa 1928 Chrysler Sedan 1880 De Soto Sedan 1927 Dodge Sedan
 We Do Our Own Financing
 AIS BARGAIN HOUSE 329 No Main St. Tel 453.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-10

90 I'm q.

No matter what the city. the
home town Chinese laundry Is
likely to be housed in some dingy
looking Easement or just beyond
some back street in a building that
possibly was an old shed or barn.
Few members OF the populations
yer see the proprietor or his fell
low workers, except when laundry
is delivered. His methods have re-
manned pretty well unchanged dur
ing the years. The old washtub and
washboard will not perish from
the earth so long as Wah Shoes OF
the country survive.
In my own town, it reused a
youthful curiosity second only 70
the blacksmith shop and the saw
mill.
And speaking Of things Chinese,
New York's Chinatown now sits
back and, between smiles, signs with
relief.
A feverish tension has finally
been broken. TWO tongs. with a
long record for wars and feuds.
chose to hold a convention in Man
haitian at the same time. No one
could account for this parallel OF
dates unless trouble vas anticipat-
ed.
Tong wars are no longer in ia
vor. and had one broken at this
time il would have been most
bloody and, furthermore, would
hay. been considered by leading
Chinese as the worst possible sort
Of notoriety. Every public gesture
in the direction of peace and good
feeling was outwardly made. what
with dragon paradeS and lanterns
bobbing gayly IN the streets.
No one knows what went on be-
hind the scenes. Still. on the night
both conven -.ons offered. the dele
gates we're invited to the native
playhouse. A crowd OF about a
hundred stood up in the rear. When
their pockets were frisked by police,
more than a dozen guns were
found.
That was the last menacing note.
Overnieht al hints at trouble were
silenced. one Of Chinatown's tens
est moments had been peacefully
passed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-10
J. G. Penney Criticizes the Critics

Retail merchants, through the suggestion selling
Of attractive merchandise, well-decorated windows,
constructive advertising and intelligent sales efforts
can contribute more 10 the return OF business pros
perity than all the theorists. analysts and critics
combined" Who said It? J. c. Penney. founder Of the
j. c. Penney company who Is making an extended
tour OF the country in the interest Of better bust
ness. Moreover, he said present conditions are put
ting ne W forces and new opportunities at the disposal
of men who are capable Of handling them. He be-
lieves it is time for the country to face facts OF this
sort. He does not believe that adjustment Is nearly as
necessary in the national pocketbook as IL is in the
national mental attitude. This Is the Penney reflec-
ton:
The intelligent spending OF money, changing 1t
into productive work, has never failed to bring in
creased manufacturing and selling activity" Think
inteligently, work hard, study conditions, get on the
firing line and-qult sniveling.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-10
Meat Prices Lowest in 20 Years

Meat prices are said to be the lowest in 20 years.
Dozens OF livestock growers in every locality have
been wiped out.
Prices are 50 per cent lower than last January.
Hogs are at the lowest level OF 10 years.
Cattle are at the lowest level in 20 years.
An organization known as the National Livestock
Marketing association is in session in the city Of
Chicago. c. A. Ewing is its president. He is respon-
sible for the information contained in the foreword
Of this news editorial. He discussed the exploitation
Of meat products" He advised a parade in the city
OF Chicago two miles long down Michigan Avenue to
call attention to the cheapness of meat. This parade,
designed to put meat back on the American diet as
heavily as in years gone by, will be staged by the
Livestock and Meat Board. All the speakers agreed
that improvement in the economic condition OF agri-
culture was necessary. essential and compulsory" be-
fore the business depression could end. Pres. Hoover
will be invited to review this procession and to make
a speech"
II the meat prices are the lowest in 20 years. how
will 1t be possible 20 maintain high wage schedules in
the face OF the lowest price levels for the products Of
the farm and the ranch? It should be easy for the
president to unravel the riddle.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-10

Chinese Laundrymen Prepare To
Celebrate S0th Anniversary of
First Oriental Cleaning Establish
ment In America
NEW YORK-It was Wah Shee,
the Oriental gentleman who re-
moves scattered notes. from my
cuffs, who supplied the important
information that the anniversary
OF the first Chinese laundry in Am
erica is close at hand.
Within a few days, 1t will be ex-
actly 30 years since the first Chi
nese laundry sign appeared in this
land. The year was 1851, and the
scene was California.
Just two years prior to this his
toric event, the '49 days were get
ting under way In O large manner.
Something like 500 Chinese had
numbered themselves among the
pioneer residents Of the gold rush
country.
And the times being what they
were. a clean shirt was Of slight
consequence. These hardy pioneers
did not leave behind them a reputa-
eAOAA lOA NAld4A6@AAo dhQCA NCuAb Va
collars. or Sox. Some Of the more
primitive pictures portray them
more interested in Washing gold
than washing wool shirts and lir-
ems, If any.
Furthermore, most everything
brought a fabulous sum and many
were fortunate to leave with a
shirt. There were others, however,
who managed TO buy up whole
haberdasheries and still have plenty
OF gold for their heirs and asSig-
nees forever.
The occasion OF a Chinese lau-
dry opening was considered front
page news in the mining camp
belts in and around San Francisco
and Sacramento. Paragraphs were
devoted to the fact that shirts
could now be washed at so many
dollars per bundle and hundred. 1t
Uas an extreme drop in price from
lc.ner figures, and later records
1 called that never had so many
clean shirts been see in the length
11 breadth of the golden state.
-'cday, the Chinese laundry Is
one OF our quaint and colorful in
stitutions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-10
by TIE POLITICAL ANALYST

AUSTIN, June 1G.-There Is a
forgotten official board in Texas
dormant so long that few even re-
call the law under which IL has equal
status with powerful agencies OF
government.
1t is the labor arbitration board
NV. In one respect, the powers OF
the neglected agency are very great,
because they involve the full weight
Of the states power to settle labor
dlsagreements.
The law authorizes the governor
TO appoint this board. The last sew
eral governors have never named
members OF it. The board members
get pay only for the occasional days
they are in session. In case OF labor
disputes. the governor is empowered
To step in and by proclamation as
sumo state control over the matter
at issue. and TO place this board IN
authority to settle the dispute.
Robert p. Gregg. labor commits
sioner in the Sterling administra-
ton, discussed this law in a re-
| cent departmental study with his
entire staff Of all the statutes az
fecting workers.
In case future labor disputes arise,
1t is not impossible that the now
dormant arbitration board may be
appointed and put TO work.
Here are three other oddities about
state boards:
The railroad commission has never
assumed but one-half the power
! given 1t by the constitution and
statutes. II has the same right %
investigate and hold hearings on
the reasonableness Of interstate
rates as Ii does upon Texas rates
N. Theoretically its duty Is TO
represent the state i'm fighting for
adjustments in interstate rates con-
flicting with just state rates .
But ii has had it's hands more than
full trying to handle the state end
! only. along with half a dozen other
unrelated things in its change.
The board Of regents Of the Uni
vcrsity of Texas, hard at work
through the half-dozen years IN
which the university has emerged
from poverty to status Of one OF
the richest public institutions in
the nation. has never yet turned 10
one of the most important phases
Of its powers . that of adjusting.
reshaping. ~correlating the cur-i-
culm. 1t has worked exclusively IN
financial and faculty and building
and physical problems. with a few
athletic worries thrown in IL
has accepted the faculty recon-
mendat,nns on courses OF study. and
let it 60 at that A. Chmn. Bates
told a legislative investigating COM
mittee the board has never vet
caught UP enough to 60 into the
questions OF academic or "educa-
tional' concern.
There is but one perpetual board
In Texas, whose members retain
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-10
\ MO1E \
CAPITOL


Two human forms swaying, tus-
sleing, lunging on a flimsy frees
cape 80 stories above the street. A
grim combat that al terminate
only in death for one OF them.
That is the thrilling anti-climax
Of william Powell's latest Para
mount production. Ladies Man."
which shows for the last times al
the Capitol today.
William Powell plays the role OF
this famous character as delineated
in Rupert Hughes well-known Co.'S
mopolitan Magazine serial OF the
same name. Society women are
mad about him-although he is
neither a person of money nor po-
sition. In fact his background IS
so vague that no one seems to know
whence he came. But his suave
manners. his quiet charm are
enough 10 set In flames the hearts
OF the elite ladies OF the city.
Powell is supported In this pic
ture by n galaxy OF competent per-
formers. Kay Francis leads the sup
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-10

easy 70 imagine him succumbIng
to Irene's wiIes should she be-
moved TO amuse herself with him.
Tommy" she said suddenly am
they drove along nj a rafting pace.
I'm about TO turn sentimental ON
you. I might even grow mawkish.
but I've got to say it-and It's not
hokum."
Maybe fits measles" Tommy
suggested. well. shoot, I've had
EN-"
Its this" Beryl said, and put m
hand on his arm. "this going back
to school. If I never have another
big moment In my life I'm satisfied
/. . . only y"
Tommy glanced at her from the
corner OF his eye. He could see N
suspicious moisture on her lashes
as for a second she lowered her lids.
II didn't know you had such nice
ey~elashes," he remarked.
Don't laugh at me. Tommy"
Emo"
lie reached over and put d hand
on hers.
only ~ he invited.
"Only-sometimes ladders breah.-
Tommy's lips went together in a
firm line. Eyes. I know" be said
soberly. but we'll fasten this one
well nc the top. and III II breaks I'll
hang on to the part that stays up.
| won't fall again"
Beryl was tempted % tell him
then tiat Irene was coming. but
this was their hour. She could not
share II with Irene.
She made a valiant effort and
was her own merry self during din
ner. Tommy raj truly interested
in his future. They talked about
IL az the table. Later. when they
danced. Beryl was certain he was
thinking OF It.
Beryl was forced 20 believe IN
platonic friendship. She laughed az
herself for her vain fancies, but the
tears we're never far behind her
laughter.
More than ever did they well up
when suddenly Tommy said with m
touch Of boyish yearninE,& Tou
know, Beryl, I'm through with the
rough stun but II isn't quite the
same. Starting out again with No
one to work for"
Beryl pitied him. but she an
swered with "a trace OF impatience.
"Oh. Tommy, can't you believe
there will DO a girl some dayf And
there's pride Just suppose you
were with Pol Larkin now!"
She had spoken hastily, but when
Tommy asked, why now?" she de-
cided I'm n flash to tell him that
Irene was coming home. And I
suspect" she added as no sat tight
Tipped over the news. that she'll be
crazy to see how you've taken her
marriagei"
i (To BE Contlnued)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-10
Leaves Car In Gear,
Pushed Thru Window

RAYMONDVILLE. June To-
Sunday afternoon a near serious &C
cident happened TO Alvin Nye, an
employe or the Willacy County Mo-
tor Co. Nye had left his a park
ed on South Seventh street. In front
Of the b. r. Watson Hardware Co.
store and had neglected to throw
1t out Of high gear. As he CRANK
cd II, the car climbed over the
curb, which at this point Is rather
low. and pinned him to the plate
glass window of the store.
Before bysanders could reach
him he had been pushed. through
the glass. b. A. Myers was the first
to reach the "a and he shut off the
switch while others assisted him II
showing the a off OF Nye. who sur
fered only a few scratches and
bruises.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-10
Stop Signs Mean
Stop Says Offices
CBy Staff Correspondent

SAN BENITO, June l0.-JuSt be-
cause stop" signs here are made OF
rubber and cannot stand up In the
face OF traffic Is no sign the Law
Is not back OF them, says @. .. CBus-
teri Goolsby. new mounted traf-
fic officer here. He has been hand
ing out tickets fast for failure 70
halt at stop signs. And when traf-
fic lights are out IL does not mean
that boulevard signs should be dis
regarded. AS long as the lights are
IN operation the stop signs may
be disregarded but as soon as the
lights 20 out they must be obeyed."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-10

said. "He was in love with Irene.
but he's changed. He's grown up
now. / don't believel he could turn
back II he wanted TO-"
WELL" her mother said. 81 GER
tainly hope he won't be interested
in a married roman But he's an
old friend OF Irene's Just the same
and he isn't going to approve OF
your sighting her."
IN take a chance Beryl an
nounced and fed Immediately. She
couldn't stand another word OF her
mothers harangue. The best way
TO escape ii would be to do some
thing TO appease her, and that
meant doing something for Irene.
DERYL set herself to turning
IL Irene's room inside out with a
vigor that her mother could hear
downstairs. The rugs came up and
were thrown out the window. The
mattress was hauled up on the foot
Of the bed TO air and the furniture
was piled in tho middle OF the room
when Mrs. Everett came in TO in
spect the work.
She was satisfied. She did not
see Beryl's face, for when Berry,
heard her footsteps On the stairs
she hastily applied herself TO pol
ishing the window panes.
II think you might make the bed
up with the pink Sheets" Mrs
Everett said pleasantly enough.
AN right Beryl muttsred. I'll
see to IT,"
Her mother went on TO her own
room and Beryl uttered a prayer OF
gratitude. She couldn't have said
much just then.
Beryl's heart was heavy. Her
mother apparently expected Irene
to pay them a prolonged visit and
Irene could do so much In one
short week.
shed open On old wound with
no more conjunction than she'd
have in stepping on a spider" Berry,
whispered to the giistening glass.
Her wrist was tired with rubbing
but she did not know II.
Everything depended upon how
far Tommy had succeeded I'm for
getting Irene.
What will I dor" she asked OF
the parent who had never lived
for her except In fancy. What
can anyone do when something
they've built with all the love and
faith you have is In danger OF be
ing kicked over by a brainless little
idiot?"
She found nothing TO allay her
fears until she went for Tommy IN
ner bright and shining ar. Tommy
and her gang had lately painted II
anew.
THERE was something about him
u that was r~eassuring 10 Baryl
In Tommy's presence 1t was less
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-10
Injured In Accident,
Boy Out of Danger
(Special ID me Herald.l

tSpeclal 10 Ine a
RAYMONDVILLE, June l0.-Lee
Mcqueen. the sixteen year old son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Pat Mcqueen who
was injured Sunday night in an
automobile accident, Is now able
10 be about. Mcqueen was riding
his bicycle Sunday evening on West
nidalgo Ave, in front OF a
Chevrolet sedan occupied BY two Of
his school mates, Louis Piuente anc
Alfredo Garcia. He was lodging
back and forth in front OF the
car. playfully keeping them from
passing him when their front fen
der hit his front wheel and threw
him 10 the pavement.
The boys Immediately picked
Mcqueen up and fastened to a doc
tor. who dressed the wound and
then he was taken TO his home. A
little after 1000 Sunday night he
lapsed into Inconsistencies and
remained in that condition most
Of the night and for a time it was
thought that he was seriously hurt
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-10
CRACKS In
THE DOM

their places for indefinite terms.
That Is the state railroad board Of
managers. having exclusive jurisdic-
ton OF the 5.ate-oWned steam rail-
road line between Palestine and
Rusk. Former Lieut.. Gov. Lynch
Davidson Of Houston Is Chairman of
that board. and has been its only
chairman since the board was Great
ed IN 1891.
The board has made a lease of
tne road to the Southern Pacific
Lines. Unless the law creating II
were repealed. no other agency
could renew. revise or further me-
gotlate the lease, or make other
disposition Of the road.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-10

port. She was teamed with Powell
IN Street OF Chance" and For
the Defense" She was lately een
with Ronald Colman in "Raffles-"
Others are Gilbert Emery. Carole
Lombard. Olive Tell. John Holland,
Maude Turner Gordon and Frank
Atkinson.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-10

make the 1854. I suppose you can
do the cooking. Ill make an oyster
omelet for Irene when I get home.
BE sure TO get some mushrooms. j
don't suppose the poor child has
had one OF those omelets since she
left home. It's my own recipe"
Poor child !" Beryl was re-
peating in her mind.
"And we ought to have pineapple
mousse. You'd better get UP and
help me There r a thousand
things TO do"
"Ill get the dinner ready and
leave IT," Beryl said. getting out OF
bed.
What do you mean?"
i've promised 10 drive Tommy
to Long Island City" she ex.
planned, He can't use his commu'
tation ticket until tomorrow. W.
planned to have dinner together
before he goes to his classes"
WE'LL" Mrs. Everett halted and
stood arms akimbo. THAT would
be a pretty way to act. But I won't
have it, You shan't treat your sis
ter SO shamefully. I'll just cal
Tommy up and tell him you're stay.
ing home"
Irene could have let US know
sooner" Beryl declares. I'm not
going TO break a date with Tommy
Just because she waits until the
last minute to telephone she's com,
ing home"
MRS. EVERETT, knowing II
W. would do no good TO argue with
her, turned angrily away. But
when Beryl went down 70 breakfast
her mother felt constrained u
voice her opinion OF a person who
cared more for an outsider than fol
a member Of the family.
AN outsider" Beryl repeated the
word. II had an odd sound TO hel
in connection with Tommy. Tommy
an outsiderl 80.
"You needn't smile like that" bel
mother told her. Il know you dom
care what i say and maybe yot
think other people won't criticize
you but you can't convince me thar
Tommy will think any the better o.
you for putting him before YOU
sister"
Swiftly the smile fed from
Beryls lips. Her mother wa
pleased to see the change to serious
ness, but when Beryl spoke sh'
gave her no further satisfaction.
Tommy will understand" sh'
said quietly.
Perhaps her mother sensed tina.
she was fighting a deep-rooted feal
for she remarked, You seem u
forget that Tommy was in love will
Irene"
CONSERVATION showed I'm Beryli
eyes in spite Of her effort to fac
her mother calmly. That's VIII!
I believe he will understand" sh,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-10
Brownsville Has:

!. A population In 1881 Of over $4,000.
2. A mean average temperature Of IS.
3. Bank deposits. $S.O0O.OoO.
4. Four railroads. seven paved highways.
5. international airport, five air lines.
y n s6,Oo0,0OO deep water port financed.
.. The best climate. soil in the world.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-10
A Million Sheep Shipped
From Texas

A San Angelo correspondent writes that the number
OF sheep OF all kinds that will have left Texas ranches
and farms for market will reach one million head by
June 10 and the total value will be around s4,500,O0o
There is money In sheep.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-10
RFcIy UFRE TODAY

BEGIN HERE TODAY
BERYL BORDEN loves TOMMY
WILSON md prevents hts eIope-
ment with her haEf-sirscr, IRENE
EVERETT. The latter IL furious
when she falls and DeryI secures
q radio contract. Beryl tries 20
forget her hopeless love by going
10 parties with PRENTISs GAY
LORD. Irene learns Prentiss IL
rich and tries 20 win him from
Beryi.
Tommy's aunt dies and ne loses
both job md money through ker
husband. Tommy tells Irene and
she breaks their engagement.
when PFentiss asks her To marry
him she agrees. In despair Tommy
drinks heavily. Bcryl hnds him
and tries 20 cheer him mn. Fear
ing BeryI will cxpose her deceit,
Irene slips away and marries
PrenfIss.
BcryI develops N serious throat
maiady and n noted specialist nd
visrs rest md caution. She DISC
beys when she hear that Tommy
has Joined n gang Of bootIcggers.
She slips out In bad weather to
beg him 10 leave them. Her throat
becomes worse and she ~ old
that her singing career ~ over.
when Tommy hears this and real
IEcS IL was 60 save him that she
made the sacrifice me- reforms and
resolves 10 20 back 20 college. He
attends night classes. working nt
n garage during fhe day. lie and
BeFyl enjoy many outings to-
Eethrr. Then Ircle wires that h
Il coming home.
NOW 60 ON WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER XXXVII
MRS. EVERETT'S face wa,
-'A beaming when she handed tn
telegram TO Beryl. On the shor
journey from the front door 4
Beryl's room she had built magii
plans for the near future.
Beryl read the message at
glance and handed It back.
"Therel" her mother declare,
triumphantly. Irene Is COMING
home to help u.s.. ! knew she woulI
do somethingl"
"She only said she's coming
hcme," Beryl ventured.
Now you needn't start talkinl
like that" Mrs. Everett returned
Il won't have you picking on he
while she's here. You and he
father have said enough about her
And / should think you'd look
little happier, since you've been q
anxious to have her help us"
ITO help you and Dad" Berry
corrected. please don't give Iren
the impression that | wanted her I
do anything for me-" she addeI
YEARLY.
Her mother dropped the subjec
then and took up the matter o
preparing a fitting reception 70
Irene.
we must get her room ready,
she said. and / think I'll SO int
the city 10 meet her. Wen be bacl
10 dinner about seven II we ca