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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-29

had not planned. The very fact
that Give was away seemed 90
make their rendezvous more sig
nificant
Miss Barrett Ia lovelyl" NUT
tered Mademoiselle. falling back a
few steps and clasping her hands.
T lane glanced dreamily az her
- self in the long mirror. Star
tied. she beheld her own image.
She stared at herself as II. indeed.
II were "a stranger she beheld-
The dress was exquisite. There
was no least doubt about that. II
followed the style of n more ro
mantle period. The fitted bodice.
long tight sleeves. the graceful flow
or the long full skirt suited her
exactly. Above the adroitly fitting
bodice her throat and shoulders
were exquisite. Miss Lilly. watch
thing vaguely Florentine about the
girl.
She thought, IL all our brides
looked like this I shouldn't mind
raving about them" Aloud she
said. But it's too divinel Miss
Barrett. you arc beautiful"
Lame colored. thank you"
She was not used 20 fulsOme COM
pliments-
Mademoiselle thought with Gallo
shrewdness, The young miss is sad
today. One wonders TX she gives
her thoughts to the aiianced, or 10
another"
Carefully they helped Lame out
on the gown. Miss Lilly buttoned
her into the smoke colored frock.
"They treat me-" marveled Lame.
"as IL I were a princess" She
smiled at them. told them the dress
was beautiful Miss Lilly said. Inn
petuoesly. 81 should like 70 come
10 your wedding. Miss Barrett"
She always said that TO her brides"
and seldom meant II. This time
she meant what she said.
Lame said. "IIl be sure ~ send
you an invitation" Dreamily she
smiled No the other girl.
She was not really thinking or
them. She was wondering what
she would say 20 Van Robard who
waited for her IN his long. low car.
She was trying ON the dress she
would wear 70 her wedding but her
love a given to another man.
OVER the table in m quiet, Sc
- Guided little restaurant. Van
said. X told Kelly you would be
delayed. He'll pick you Nd at the
Ritz at four"
Troubled, LANE looked across at
him. III anyone should see US
here.- she murmured. "there'd be
gossip. I should hate that for
Gives sake"
what nonsense Even Eva
would not mind. Why. Inn almost
one OF the family"
Lane laughed. suddenly light
hearted and determined 10 enjoy
the intfrlude. II suppose you are.
I'm foolish 20 worry"
He covered her hand, the one
with the engagement ring. with his
own brown one.
you're VA darling even N you
are foolish" His eyes caressed her.
You're not very polite" She
tried to appear dignifed.
do you want me 10 be7 One IN
polite only 10 the people "a cares
nothing about
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-29


Y LANE BARRETT. who In beau
fifni. IS md poor. falls I'm love
with n rich man or the world.
VAN R0BARD. Her mother,
CAss BARRETT. beEH her to have
nothing q do with Robnrd. MU-
RIEL LADD. debutnnte. plays
around with many men nnd pro-
feKHes 20 care for CHUCK DEs-
MOND, n reporter. but eventually
becomes engaged 90 Robard- Hart
and wishing 20 please Der mother.
Lame promises to marry Give
CLEEsPAUGH. who win Inherit
millions ON his wedding day. CnHs
falls iI and IN her dellrium bah
bien OF some mystery concerning
the girls birth.
TRESsA LORD. who with her
sister, FANNY AMBERT0N, IN
visiting old MRS. CLEEsPAUGH.
disIikes Lame md plots 20 come
between her nnd Give. She con-
nfves with some bIac1maiiers but
In warned or by SHANE McDER-
MID. police officer md friend nf
Lane. AZ n ball for the PRINCE
OF sLAvARTA, Lame n kidnapped
by n EnnE seeking ransom. Nc
DermId. Give md Desmond NH
pursue the kidnnpers. Lame fs
rescued without serious karm.
Cass f. alarmed and urges n
speedy marriage. Lame IN driv-
ing into New York for n fitting OF
her wedding EorTn when the car
breaks down and Robnrd comes
along.
NOW CO on WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER XXI
CITING on that stone wall along
the quiet Long Island road
Lame stared at the mar before her,
scarcely crediting her own eyes. II
seemed fate that she should en-.
counter Van Robard at every turn.
InwardIy fluttered but outwardly
calm she returned his salutation.
"Kelly's struggling with a fiat and
I'm late for a dressmaker's appoint
ment." she told him. Her heart
thudded In her breast. She strug-
gled for composure.
Now Van Robard said cavaIIerly.
SIN going TO town. Can't / give
you a lift?"
She wanted desperately to say
no but common sense forbade. Min
utes flew and still the red-faced
chauffeur tore at the stubborn rim.
I'm awfully afraid Ill have to
accept" she said. And could have
bitten her lips for the stupid words.
Robard laughed shortly. SORRY
you feel that way about IT," he told
her. I'm no ogre. I don't eat
little girls"
Lame was already on her Feet, all
contrition- I'm just stupid You
mustn't mind me-" she stammered.
t0ngue-tied as always In this mans
presence.
Kelly came toward them wiping
his brow. It'll be q matter Of 10
maybe Is minutes more. Miss
no said. touching his cap 10 Ro.
bard, whom he knew.
1--WE asked Miss Barrett 20 let
me take her in" Robard said gent
ally. II happen 70 be driving to
town"
I'm afraid 7 must" Lame told
the chauffeur. I'm late as II Is.
Will you follow us and pick me I'D
at the dressmaker's?'
Van helped her into his car. she
was suddenly conscious OF her
looks. or her sickness and slim.
ness In the smoke-colorcd fr0ck and
coat
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17

was offered by the defense, but Pa trolman Carson, the only witness, was quizzed as to whehter or not he was positive that Pease was the own- CT of the place. The emergency squads leader replied that he wasn't positive, but he found him in charge of the place and witnessed him in the act of disposing of some evil dence that had the familiar odor of moonshine.
 While on the stand, Patrolman Carson found it necessary to caution Pease's lawyer about handling the evidence. Attorney William K. Law Tor, representing the accused, took a bottle of the home brew in his hands and was shaking it when given a warning. It developed that some of the evidence. which had been parked at police headquarters pending a hearing of the case, had "exploded." Attorney Lawlor by disturbing the contents was unconsciously handling dynamite" There were no explo- sions in court, however, and after Pease had paid the fine the home brew was ordered destroyed.
 Sergeant Hugh Flaherty was off duty last evening, but when he witt messed a fight in which three men were staging a free-for-all on Bank street he stepped in and did his duty. He arrested the trio. This morning in police court he testified that win dow in a Bank street store near Liberty street had been smashed and that when he interferred Albins Kus- lis. 3S, of West Liberty street, salo- monas Zanlacevice of Bank street and Joseph Stillman of Gager street were rolling around the sidewalk. All three were fined $5 and cost each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17
Reaction Took Place
 In Stock Market As
 Closing Hour Neared
Stocks That Went Up in the Morning Trading as Much as 2 Points Dropped 5 in Later Hours

tors corporation to-day reported sales to dealers for February at 96,003 against 89,349 in January.
 For time in the early trading, activity and strength was noted in the foods and coppers. These groups reacted moderately. with the market in the afternoon.
 EARLY TRADING.
 New York, March i7.-{UP)-Yes- terdays strength inspired further buying on the stock exchange to-
 U. s. Steel opened at 147 up sl and other steel shares followed. In- dustrials generally were higher as were electrical equipments, oils, mer- cantile shares and utilities.
 Food stocks were in demand with snsrs1 ag for Fneas the yeaT at 4s uR %i and exception of Fox Film A. which lost Y to 32%, amusements were higher.
 Oil shares were steady to firm. Standard of New Jersey rose to 46% up 4 while Texas Corporation held unchanged at soA. Standard oil of Auburn Auto opened at 200 up 2 and then rose to 202. .+< Other motor shares were steady.
 Consolidated Gas made new 1881 high at 108% up % and gains; Ma ti0na1 Power and Light rose to 42 up American and Foreign Power 47A up A; Columbia Gas 43A up A; and United Corporation 30% up Y. United later rose to 31, new high for the year.
 Rails were quiet but steady.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17

with the men under him as long as he remained as director.
 As a result of his fiat, together with ensuing raids which the police made under his direction, he became involved in a series of controversies with politicians, city officials, busi- ness men and civic leaders.
 He insisted that he was not re- sponsible for the enactment of legis- lation unpopular with the people. but that as long as he was director, all laws would be impartially en- forced.
 And in pursuing his orders. police have raided American Legion posts Veterans of Foreign Wars homes two of the most exclusive clubs in the city, the rectory of church, the Newspapermen's Club, a hotel a steamship about to sail for Cuba. a country club, hundreds of homes and numerous speakeasies.
 In addition to his liquor raiding activities. he has sought to enforce 1794, commonly termed the blue law which forbids any worldly on Sunday.
 Players on amateur baseball teams were arrested when their games were played on Sunday and the crowds cleared from the fields by police orders. Operators of minia- ture golf courses were summoned to appear before a magistrate for vio- lating the law and were usually fined $4.50 and $500 costs.
 During the course of his admin istration of the department of pub lie safety various groups have pro- tested to the mayor and council. Other civic bodies and individuals have upheld him.
 Several times rumors have been current that the mayor would de- mand his resignation, but on every occasion the mayor has upheld his director and announced that he was in perfect accord with him, although at times have felt he was a trifle over-zealous"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17
WATERVIL.LE

The new cinder sidewalk which the street department has construct ed along the south side of Boyden street, through the Waterville green from Thomaston avenue to Highland division railroad arch, is thoroughly appreciated by the large number of east side residents who must use that route to and from their work in local industrial con- cerns and to the various stores lo- cated on Thomaston avenue. The walk was completed yesterday and will do much to save the grass sur- face of the park lawns to which pe- destrians had been driven by the ex- cessively muddy condition of the sidewalk. The speed with which the Job was done has brought much praise for Superintendent of Streets Fleming who had been instructed to ago.
 Father O'Shea to Preach on
 St Patrick
 A large congregation is anticipat- ed at St MicEael's R. c. church this evening when the usual Tuesday evening lenten devotions will be l.eld. Since to-day is the feast day of St Patrick, the patron saint of Erin. this evenings exercises will be de- NOLtQ PdTIlcutATLy lO HOAOTlHk uIAIls Rev William J. O'Shea, pastor ot the church, has prepared a special sermon on St Patrick and the or ganist, Miss Winifred Delaney, will render selected program of Irish music before and after the devo- tons.
 The services will start at 7:3O D. m. and will consist of rosay, ser mon and Benediction of the Mos: Blessed Sacrament.
 Miss Helen Wells. Miss Helen B. Wells, daughter oi MT and Mrs Peter Wells of 1772 Thomaston avenue, died at St Mary's hospital, Waterbury, yesterday, fol- lowing a brief illness. Miss Wells was a native of Waterville and q | graduate of Sprague school. She was unusually popular among the younger set to which the news oi | her death comes as a great shock | She Is survived her parents. sis. | ter, Mrs Russell Hughes: a nephew John Hughes and a niece. Doril Hughes. all of Waterville.
 i The body has been removed to thu MulvilIe funeral home on Wes | Main street, from where the funera will take place at 8:15 a. m. or I Wednesday. A solemn high mass oi requiem will be celebrated at S the burial will be in the family plc Il In Calvary cemetery.
 II Epworth District Meeting in Water i vilie Tonight.
 \ The Epworth league of Grac'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17
By EAMON DE VALERA fWrittcn For the United Press


 Dublin. March 17.-UP)-Na- tional unity and the freedom that will follow seem nearer this St Pat rich's day than at any time for nine years.
 Economic forces have come powerfully to the aid of the tradi- tional nationalist policies. The tide of emigration is being stemmed by the worldwide depression, and great CT concentration on the development Of our own resources is being there- by compelled. The provision of work at home for the thousands of young men and women who. in other cir cumstances would seek employment abroad. has now become imperative and the policy of protection for home industry is winning support from all sections of the community. The difficulties of the great industrial countries are teaching us the wis., dom of being reasonably self-suffi- cient and of starving for balanced economic develop. ent.
 The prejudices carefully fostered in northeast Ulster will not be over- come in day or in a year: but it is certain that the trend of econom- ic events is making steadily for Irish unity.
 The economic depression has brought new hardships to tens of thousands of our people; the pros- poets of immediate prosperity are tionalism and the acceptance of a national economic policy assure the future.
 May the blessings of St Patrick be with all the exiled sons of Ire land.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17

torney Carmody and Larkin are appearing for Mrs Gay. Attorney L. l.. Lewis represent the Darcey Company.
 Mrs Gay is seeking to recover for injuries she suffered when the car in which she was riding was struck by one of the defendants trucks on the Meriden road, last July 4th. Mrs Gay and her husband were proceeding westerly along Meriden road and were about to turn into Woodland avenue when the collision occurred.
 MT Gay occupied the stand this morning and related the mishap. He said the truck pushed the Gay ma- chine a considerable distance, dam- aging the car completely. He asks $1 ,000 damages in a separate action for damage to his car. Others who testified this morning were Dr John H. Foster and Dr Albert D. Herr mann. Both testified as to the in- juries of the plaintiff stating that she sustained brain concussion and other injuries which render her ex- tremely nervous. Judge Miles F. McNiff is presiding over the case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17
Trading Became Very Quiet When Reaction Started Utilities Sold Off With. the General List - But All We're Confident of the Future
By ELMER c. WALzER

Limited Press Financial EditOr.)
 New York, March 17.-(UP)- Reactionary tendencies developed in the afternoon trading to-day on the stock exchange.
 Prices which had been up fractions to 2 points in the morning were down as much as points as 2 D.. m. neared. Trading turned quiet on the reaction.
 Westinghouse Electric was de- pressed nearly 3 points to SS IA on fears over the permanence of the dividend. Worthington Pump de- clined to 89 IA off 1-2; Auburn was at 199 o: l; vanadium 67 l-2 off 2; Bethlehem Steel 61 5-8 off l S-S; William Wrigley 77 off 2s1-4; and Eastman Kodak 165 IA O.: 5 1-2.
 In line with expectations. directors of Missouri-Kansas omitted the $1 dividend which had been de- clared in the preceding three quar- ters. Nevertheless the stock de- clined to new low for the year at 10. St Louis-San Francisco equalled its low at 37 1-4 off 1-4; New York Central sold off nearly 2 points to III 3-4, and Baltimore & Ohio 1 IA to 73 7-8, the latter being pressed on talk dividend reduction.
 Utilities sold off with the general list after several had made new highs in the early trading. Around ? p. m. losses ranging to point were made in American Telephone, International Telephone. and Amer can & Foreign Fewer.
 U. s. Steel held around the previ- ous close of 146 IA. Earlier in the session the issue was around 14S, still under the influence of the statement of officials that they looked with confidence to the fu- ture.
 General Motors was strong spot in the automobile group. touching 45 where 1t was up 3-4. Chrysler, Nash and others of the group were firm on reports of increased busi- ness in the industry. General Mo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17
American Brass Gets
 Big Contract From
 Pennsylvania Railroad
Will Keep Local Plants Operating for Indefinite Period
 Reported to Be Largest Order to Come in During Past ar-PIan Complete Electrifcation of Lines

hours. Just what the future may bring, it is not possible to say with any measure of certainty at this time, so the reporter was assured, but in any event it was evidence of improvement in business and they hoped that Tn the near future there may be even better news to an- nounce than can truthfully be stated at this moment.
 However, this is the first real encouraging story of renewal of better times that has come to light in this city in almost year and a half. It is hoped that other things in this line will follow in rapid suc- cession and that even before the fine weather sets in the different places of employment will be back to normal conditions and that peo- pie will not only be working full time, but that folks walking the streets at night will hear the sound of operatives hustling during the night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17

The best bit of news that came into the Democrat office in many months trickled in this noon when it was announced that the Pennsyl- vania Railroad Co was going to elec- trify all it's roads and that the con- tract for very large share of the material had been awarded to the American Brass Co, which will keep all its plants busy for an indefin- ite period.
 The story appeared almost too good to be true, and not caring to run chances of misinforming the public inquiry was made at the American Brass Co where it was learned that while what had been heard was somewhat enlarged upon there was some truth in it. The Pennsylvania Co has made move in this direction and the Brass Co has already received and is working on some of the material, but the or- ders are not sufficient to warrant any change in the present working
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17

One of the detectives engaged by the plaintiff to secure evidence of misconduct between the defendant and the correspondent was so fn- toxicated he could hardly walk. de- fense witnesses testified as trial of the contested divorce action of Mrs. Edith Sprague of Waterbury against Roscoe Sprague proceeded before Judge Frederick M. Peasley in su- perior court this morning The off, ficer in question is Joseph P. Littel, constable in Beacon, N. Y.
 Tn court last Friday Constable Littel and Marie Southern, Water bury private detective, testified they were engaged by Mrs. Sprague to secure evidence that Sprague and the correspondent named in the suit, Lillian Austin, formerly of Water bury, occupied an apartment on Main street in Arlington, N. r., for two months period. Both officers testified that they saw Sprague and Miss Austin retire to the bed room of the apartment in October. 1880 and that soon after the lights went out.
 Miss Austin on the stand this morning denied that she and Sprague were living under the name of Mr. and Mrs. Sprague and denied the allegations of misconduct. She said that Constable Littel came to the store where she was working but that he was so intoxicated he could hardly walk. She said he attempted to question her but that she refused to talk with him.
 Ethel Barrett. sister of Sprague. also testified that Littel was fntoxi- lated when he came to her home in Beacon to question her on the rela- tons of Sprague and Miss Austin.
 s,prague took the stand in his own defense this morning and denied the allegations of misconduct with Miss Austin. He admitted that he went to room and board in Miss Austin's apartment and paid her $10 weekly. He said it was a two room apart nfent containing a kitchen and a large bedroom. He said he occupied the bed in the large room and that Miss Austin slept on bed couch in the kitchen. He said that he vert 10 live there to help her out, realiz- ing that she needed additional funds with which to pay the rent.
 Sprague denied that he went out riding with Miss Austin while she vas living on Bucks Hill in Water bury. He said he came to Water- bury seven years ago and that his wiSe joined him soon after. They toGk place on Bucks Hill in a du- plUy house. The Austins came there two years ago to reside in the other s'dr of the house. The Austins left il March of 1880 and Lillian went to Eve with the Andrews family in Vol cost. Sprague denied he ever went to visit her. but said he saw her seF,eral times when he went to the Andrews home to see about hunt in,y dog.
 He testified that one evening he was entering his own house when he was struck with some instrument over the eye. He did not know what ii was but said his wife had thrown 1t. leaving him with black eye. He left Waterbury around Septembe: Of 1930 and went to his sisters home in Beacon. Soon after he went to room and board at the apartment of Miss Austin. he said.
 Testimony in the case was ex- pected to be completed this after
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17
By WILLIAM T. CosGRAvE, (President, rrish Free State.) fWrstfcn frv fI,s, Ufnsfa<7 pr,cuh

(Wf1tten Tor the Dr1te0 RreSssl
 Dublin, March 17.-(UP)St Patrick's day. 1891, finds our young state enjoying peace and progress.
 After less than a decade of years in control of her. own affairs she has recently been elected mem- Der of the Council of the League of Nations. Her minister-pienipoten- tiaries have been received in the Vatican State, in the United States, France and Germany, and the min- isters of those states have been ap- pointed to represent their respective governments in her capital. Her credit is well maintained at home and abroad. National securities are steady at a premium, and compare most favorably in Wall street with those of the strongest nations of the world. Her net public debt is little more than f6 per head of the pop ulation, and represented last year only 68 per cent of the normal years s revenue. Much of it too has been applied to productive purposes. Tax ation per head has been reduced from f8.13.11 in 1922-23 to f6.18.0 in 1930-3-. The visible adverse bal ance of trade always a factor of concern to a government has been reduced in the past four years by f8,000,000 or over 40 per cent. These results have been achieved by pru- dent financial policy and by ener- getic application on the part of her citizens to the practical affairs of business.
 On the fifteenth hundredth anni- versary in 1882 of the coming of St Patrick, Ireland will be honored with the greatest of rewards for the fidelity of her people to the faith which St Patrick brought to her shores. In that year the thirty-first International Eucharistic Congress will be held in Dublin. It will con- stitute solemn and momentous oc- casion for Ireland and one in which
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-17
cLAIM DETECTIVE IN DIVORCE CASE DRUNK
Waterbury Man
 Under Arrest
Charles Br0ckway in Auto
 Crash in New Haven

member of the Waterbury Police de- partment was placed under arrest in New Haven yesterday following an automobile crash near the intersec- tion of Orange and Humphrey streets. The ex-officer travelling on the latter street crashed into a pass ing auto, the operators name of which was not obtained by the New Haven police. Patrolman John Garlichs of the Cedar Hill precinct following an investigation held that Broadway was responsible and plac- ed him under arrest.
 Brockaway resigned from the local force several years ago to engage in business