davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1935-01-07

either to bring notoriety to those making
the headlines or to cast aspersions on the
good faith of the commission, or both.
Judge Oscar c. Dancy of Cameron
county stands as high as any man with
the personnel of the commission.
We suggest that the Kennedy county
road be left in his hands. as far as the Val
ley is concerned. and that to his good
judgment be left the moves to be made in
behalf of the road.
, 1935-01-07
News
Behind the
News

Capital and world gossip. events
I'D personalities. In and out OF
the news. written by q group OF
fearless and informed newspaper
men OF Washington and New
York. This column 10 puolisneo
by The Herald az a news feature.
Opinions expressed are those OF
the writers a. individuals and
should not BE- interpreted as re-
fiecting the editorial policy OF this
newspaper.
, 1935-01-07

Ink file in the State Department
has grown by leaps and bounds. One
of the filters states that daily re-
ceipt Of letters has increased any
where from so 10 100 per cent in
the past two weeks.
tn red INK" file holds all The
letters OF suggestion and protest
which obviously neeG nothing more
than the barest form of acknow-
ledgment. When such letters come
in, the name is printed on them
in red so filers may know instantly
where they belong.
, 1935-01-07

Professional pacifiSts. profession
al jingoists and helpful henrys are
writing in by the score. They pro-
pose everything from an economic
boycott Of Japan TO immediate en-
try into the League Of Nations and
scrapping Of all battleships.
Secret - In the easy old days
Wall Street got advance copies Of
the Presidents annual message.
Now there is no such animal. Never
before has a message been so care
fully guarded against leaks. Mr..
, 1935-01-07

I like her so little that | could
drag Ann back by her hair II |
knew where to find her." Millicent
retorted. But, though l dislike
valeria. | don't underestimate her
cleverness. | suppose II won't be
long before she lands Peter-hook,
line and sinker."
THE next day valeria COM
Wandered Peters services for
welfare work.
Il hope | didn't interfere with
anything really important" she
said. slipping her arm through his
as they came down the steps. But
my car was in the shop and I felt
| must get these things to my needy
families. Could you really spare
the time. or are you doing this to
please me?"
ITO please you" He smiled,
knowing that was the answer she
wanted.
You're sweet" valeria laid a
~caressing hand on his arm. She
moved closer TO him.
I'm giving you the whole day
of tomorrow" she continued.
There's a meeting OF my commit
tee in the afternoon and a confer
ence about the clinic tomorrow
night. I shall miss seeing you ter
ribly."
"In miss seeing you too" Peter
said. II came to him as a shock to
find that he meant IT, valeria was
getting 10 be a habit with him. The
soothing. fattering way OF hers had
been balm for his wounds. The feel
ing that he was essential to some
woman's happiness was not IN
pleasant
1--WE found out about you. Peter.
And ! cannot possibly bear it,"
All he needed TO feel sick-physi-
cally. mentally and spiritually-was
to remember that phrase in AIMS
letter.
And here was valeria. becoming
more womanly sill the time: show
ing qualities he had missed in her
before.
Thinking Of this. Peter patted
her hand. saying a~wkwardly.
You've been sweet 10 me, valeria.
wish | could make up for IL.
Some way"
"0h. Peter. you arei"
There was a silence after that.
A breathless silence. as valeria
waited Tor his repls.
But Peter said nothing. only
frowned intently into space.
II was worth waiting for-Peter's
surrender. Valerie settled con-
tentedly against the seat.
Let's drive out to the house
Wednesday night Z want to see II
with the lights on. And I'd love to
see the garden ana river by moon
light"
Peter said. The furniture isn't
there yet Wouidn't you rather
waltz"
mo. We can 20 again."
"What'n ! do with the place
now?"
please don't se sorry. I've been
happy thinking 1t was helping
you"
I'm an ungrAtefui idiot What
time shall I core by for your"
About eight"
"Afterward we might drive 10
Ingleside and talk to Mr.. Vincent
He'd be pleased"
"t1l give hin a ring and ask
him TO meet US at the house." Peter
said
A LIAM said TO Ann. 4 need you
this afternoon. Will you 20
with me?" His dark eyes
met hers eagerly.
III be too busy"
You haven't an abb I'm treat,
, 1935-01-07
%OLuBR1
%mGN REhnonD
es7s@ ssA szRacz GO

ing the children to q kids matinee
and Sadie has beeR handsomely
tipped to give up her afternoon on
and take them"
But"
Ann. there are times when I'm
not sure Of your sanity. An attrac-
tive girl like you turning into o
recluse."
ALLAN. I -
Il warn you IL you don't come
with me. I'm prepared 20 be an In
fernal nuisance. Sadie and the chill
dren will be away. Lois will DO
gone. Just you and l."
He had been drinking. Ann saw.
Not much. but enough To be the
nuisance he boasted be would. In
this mood. he reminded her Of
Tony.
-All right Ann agreed. IF you
really need help I'll come"
Il find I'm no good at decorating
without you" he said whimsically.
We'll spend the afternoon looking
at tapestries and rugs. at silks and
satins. at Chippendale and Sheraton
pieces. at Directoire day beds and
Empire chairs. Wen talk color
schemes Does the program sukr-
Perfectly"
He laughed. What a queer girl
you are-more interested In max.
ing another woman's home beautiful
than in planning one OF your owni"
my owni" She spoke impuE
sively. then flushed.
He spoke roughly. Il suppose I'm
bound not to follow that opening.
Let's get going"
Il was not a happy afternch-
Ann trailing beside Allan. listening
TO his expert comments
A LIAM VINCENT was In love
= with her. Or was he? IL he
we're. 1t was a different type Of love
than Tony had offered her. Tony's
love had lacked stability. but II was
not all emotion. Ann had the feel
ing that there was something i'm
personal about Allan vincent's
feeling for her. 1t lacked devotion.
yet 1t was not a light emotion,
either. His band had shaken 40 he
lifted a cigaret. His eyes had
smoldered.
He was starved for affection.
Lonely. isolated. That must be it.
oh. why had this happened to
her? Now everything would be
changed All the friendliness would
be gone. She would feel self-con-
scious, constrained. Perhaps ft
would be better to go away.
Ann. I've asked You twice what
you think OF this wrought iron
flower stand"
Il think it's beautiful
"And these Wedgewood urns for
the garden"
Lovely"
He gave her a scornful glance.
What a help you are. Let's 20
home"
Shadows were closing about the
bungalow when they drove mp A
light flashed on In Mrs. Tracy's
bedroom. Allan shot a look az Ann.
ms he shut on the ignition. -Glad
Lois is in. aren't your"
He said. when she did not reply.
WHY shouldn't I make love to yeug
Because You are the governess to
my sisters children?"
mo"
Then vhy?" His eyes pleaded
with her.
1T would spoil everything Ann
said In q low voice. I'D have TO 20
away"
You would do that. Amir
yes"
"Iu be good he promised. Il
couldn't bear the place now vith
you gone"
ITO Re ConkinaedA ~
, 1935-01-07
BEGIN HERE ID

ANN HOLLIsTER breaks her
engagement 60 TONY MICkLE
same day that PETER KEN
DALI tells VALERA BENNETT,
his dancee that everything In
over between them. Ann thinks
she still loves Tony and Peter be-
ieves he still cares for valeria.
but when chaace brings the two
together and Peter asks Ann 20
marry him she agrees
They 20 to Eior'a. ana are
called home. His family snubs
Ann and vaIeria tries 10 make
trouble between Ann and Peter.
she succeeds finally and Ann goes
AWAY. leaving no trace OF hes
Whereabouts
Peter. desperately In o. with
her, grows ~IoneIIer ms the weeks
pass. His efforts 40 locate Ann
are fruftless.
she has found work as ov-
erness In the home OF ~
TRACT. nm artist. ALLAN VIM
CENT. Mira Trney's brother. In at
tentive 90 Ann.
VaIeria, scheminE so win Peter
hack. persuades him 20 hire Allan
vincent go decorate the home he
bought fer Ann. Allan takes Ann
10 see the house. He In about 90
reveal tie owners name when
one OF tbs children
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER XxXVIII
A LIAM cid not complete the SEN
tence. A shrill scream from
Sissy brought Allan and Ann both
rushing to the garden. There we're
the two small ones. safe and sound.
Sissy stood sturdily. her little round
legs apparently glued to the spot.
her arms waving wildly. Make i'm
take m away. Ann"
Sonny. grinning delightedly. was
holding an arm out rigidly. shes
scared Of a worm. Fraidy!" Sonny
said.
Its a snake!" Sissy. clinging
tightly to Ann. peered with fasci
mated eyes at the long green object
dangling from her twins hand.
mo. it's not a snake" said Allan.
although II wouldn't surprise me
IL snakes do come about here some
time. particularly near the river
edge"
Ann shivered slightly. you don't
like snakes either. do your" Sissy
said. looking up az hor.
Ann said NO" in a low tone.
She was thinking OF valeria. Desc
lation swept over her at the
thought. Fear gripped her heart.
Il suppose she's with Peter" she
thought Il suppose she IN with him
all the time now"
Valeria was with Peter that after
noon. And during other afternoons
as the weeks passed.
She knew people ere speculat-
ing. awaiting the announcement
that Peter planned to get a divorce
and marry her. She had not men.
toned TO him the subject that was
nearest her heart. vaIerja was bid.
ing her time.
AIMS name did no: come to
Peters lips as frequently as in the
past. But sometimes when valeria
referred to Ann casually she saw a
grim look settle on MS face and the
muscles contract about his mouth.
He had taken Valera out TO the
house a number OF times and she
had a%pplauded the decorators sug.
gestions. fnwardly she ragged be-
cause she was being shut out OF the
picture. Not n Of her suggestions
had been accepted.
OF course. valerja told herself,
after she and Peter were married
she could always change whatever
she wished In the house.
They passed Millicent and Mrs.
Kendall on the drive home. Peter
and valeria are seeins each other
q great deal" Mrs. Kendall said
with satisfaction. I'm glad the
farce is nearing an end. But you
don't Like Valeria, do your
Evening star., 1935-02-18
BOYS HELD FOR ATTACK
IN ATTEMPTED ROBBERY
Two Youths Alleged to Have
Beaten Taxi Driver Con-
fess to Police.

Two youths who are alleged to have
beaten a taxi driver with clubs in
an unsuccessful attempt at robbery
we're arrested shortly after the as
sault early today.
Edward H. Edwards, 1150 Morse
street northeast, the hacker. is in
Casualty Hospital with severe head
injuries and possible rib fractures.
Joseph w. Turton, II, of 224 Bryant
street northeast, and Richard L..
Reeves, 10, Of 1928 Fourth street
northeast were taken into custody
at their homes by Detective Sergts.
Henry Jett and Arthur T. Fihelly after
they we're traced by a license num-
Der given them by Edwards.
| The youths. who are being held
for investigation, confessed to the at
tack, according to the detectives.
Police said Edwards was hired at
Pennsylvania avenue and Eleventh
| street southeast and told to drive to
East Capitol and Ninth streets. Near
Ninth street and North Carolina ave-
nue. southeast he was told to stop
and turn over his money. according
to the police version. and when he
refused he was beaten. Edwards as
sailants then fed without robbing
him.
Evening star., 1935-02-18
EVENING WASHINGTON,
the second in the series Of Young
American Organists.

the second in the series OF Young
American Organists.
Miss Dorothy Sands, appearing in
the Capital for the first time Sunday
night in her new program Our Stage
and Its Stars" will be the guest dur
ing her stay of Mrs. Henry r. Cover,
who will entertain for her both Sum
day and Monday, February "a and Is,
Miss Sands will appear at the Ma
tional Theater as the third artist on
the Five Star series presented here
this season by the T. Arthur Smith
Bureau. Miss Sands is a Radcliffe
College girl, and was a member of
the late DR.. George Pierce Bakers
famous "47 Workshop" where she re-
ceived much OF her early training Tor
the professional stage which later she
used to such exceptional advantage at
the Neighborhood Playhouse In the
Grand Street Folies."
Among those who will be present
Sunday night are Miss Mora Arch
bold, Mrs. Victor E. Anderson, Dr. and
Mrs. George F. Goetzman, Mrs. John
Rowland, Mrs. George Hewitt Myers,
Mr.. and Mrs. William j. Ryan, Mrs.
George NJ Eckels, Mr.. and Mrs.
Christian Heurich, Mrs. A. K. Payne,
Mrs. E. P. Patterson, Mrs. c. s. Scott
and Mrs. H. E. Fowler.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julian Harvey and
their daughter, Miss Jane Harvey, are
again in Washington for visit and
they are at the Wardman Park Hotel.
Mrs. Fred Babbitt of Bellows Falls,
VT, is at the Dodge for short stay.
Miss Hope Stuart of Lexington. Va,
is at the Grafton Hotel for visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Pollock of
New York City are passing short
time at the Carlton.
Evening star., 1935-02-18
BULL WRECKS TRAIN,
CAUSING 2 DEATHS
Engineer and Fireman Killed and
Five Are Injured in De-
railment.
Nv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CECIL, Ala, February 18.-Two men
were killed and five injured early yes
terday when a giant bull stepped in
front Of q Seaboard Air Line freight
train, causing derailment of the en-
gine and nine box cars near here.
Engineer T. H. Cox of Montgomery
and Fireman r. c. Vorus of Americus,
Ga, were killed as the engine plunged
from the tracks into muddy ditch.
Two transients, Morgan H. Brown Of
Haskell, Okla, and Herman Fowlkes,
Daytona Beach, Fla, received fractured
legs and other injuries when the box
car IN which they were riding was
smashed. They were carried to a
Montgomery hospital, 20 miles away.
Dave Dixon, colored, brakeman, of
Americus, Ga, was taken to the hos
pital suffering from scalded face.
The conductor, L. P. Griffith Of
Americus. and the fiagman, j. c. Dor
man Of Richland, Ga, received minor
cuts and bruises.
The bull was decapitated.
Evening star., 1935-02-18
COMPANY UNIONS
SCOREDBY GREEN
A. r. of l.. Head Launches
Drive to Bring Auto Work.
ers Into Fold.
nv the Associated Press,


CLEVELAND, February 18.--Wil-
lam Green. president Of the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor, opened what
he termed a grand drive for COM
plete organization" of automotive
workers yesterday.
He intimated the use of the strike,
Il necessary, as a weapon to combat
company unions"
"We plan to attack and wage un-
relenting war on the company union, u
he declared. 1T is the company's pet
plaything. We hold it is unfair for
either industry or Government to
force us to strike to get rid Of it
but get rid of it We will"
Green spoke before members OF
unions afflliated with the automotive
industry at Metal Trades Temple
The temple holds 5000 persons and
was crowded. The meeting was the
first of a series in the automobile in
dustry area.
Green Blames N. r. A.
Francis j. Dillon, A. F. or L. repre-
sentative for the automobile industry
accompanying Green on his tour, de-
clared I'VE are here to see if you are
prepared to move out and stay out
when the order comes"
Green charged that company unions
are the outgrowth of the N. R. A.
"There we're very few company
unions in the automobile industry
prior to N. r. A." he said. They
were set up to prevent workers from
joining independent unions. They
have been fostered and financed by
the companies.
1.-The auto workers now have ar
opportunity to join with us and fight
I am here to offer you the strength
the influence and the counsel of the
A. F. Of L."
Charges Violation Of IA.
He asserted that company unions
constitute violation of section Ia oi
the N. r. A.
Since the automobile industry has
thrown down the gauntlet, it is fol
labor to accept the challenge" Greer
declared.
He scored the "so-called Nationa
Automobile Board" and said 1t ha!
got to CO."
Dillon said I'VE intend to establish
collective bargaining in this industry
We intend to do it peacefully if pos
sible, but do it We intend and We
are here to stay"
Dillon called for and received s
standing vote "condemning the Ma
tIonal Automobile Labor Board anc
the company union"
Evening star., 1935-02-18
TRIO IN MISSING PLANE
FOUND SAFE IN ALASKA
Signal Inscribed in Snow Leads
Pilot to Ship and Men,
Lost a Week.

BY the Associated Press.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, February 18.
The word help" spelled out in huge
letters on the SHOWS of the south fork
of the Kuskokwin River through the
use Of green bows, led to the finding
yesterday of the lost McGrath- An
chorage Cabin plane, missing a week.
Its three occupants were safe.
Pilot Estol Call, aided by Cecil Hig-
gins, mechanic, sighted the plane after
flying through heavy snow squalls, and
landed Immediately Donald Good
man. pilot of the missing plane, Paul
Keating, and r. E. (Bob) Laurie, spent
most of the week in an empty cabin,
they said.
Later Call flew here with Goodman
and Keating. who had bruised and
scratched faces. Higgins and Laurie
will be flown out tomorrow.
, 1935-10-27
Mrs. Renttv
EntertdinS At
Bridge Tea

Mrs. James L. Rentfro was host
eSS wednesday afternoon at the Wo-
mans club hOnoring members Of
the Wednesday Bridge and the
Wednesday Tournament clubs and
Mrs Ned DuPuy. who has recently
moved here: Mrs. Reinard Pollen.
a recent bride: Miss Nan Kuhn. Of
Miami, Fla, Mrs. Vernon D0rrel,
who has returned here recently. to
live: Mrs. Frank Goodrich and Mrs.
Emmett K. Goodrich, Jr., both Of
Mexico. ID. r.; and Mr. Wayne
James Dunn, who is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Creag-
er.
Guests present for the bridge
games and coming In later for tea
numbered about 100.
Reception rooms OF the W0man'S
club were exquisite in fall colors,
with rich. autumn leaves and jack
q lanterns making a colorful set
ting.
Trophies In the bridge games
were awarded 70 Mrs. p. X. Nc
Nair. Mrs lawrence Brady OF the
wednesday club. and Mrs. Robin
Pate OF the Wednesday Tournament
club.
Assisting In the dining room dur
ing the tea hours we're Mrs. Aug
usttne Celaya and Mrs. Fannie ID.
Putegnat. who presided at the sill
yer services. and Mrs. Roland q.
Macintosh and Miss Florence Bell,
who served tea daintieS.
, 1935-10-27
First Meeting
OfPTA Held
At School

The Parent Teacher association
or the West Brownsville school
opened It's years work the second
Thursday In October with AT at
tendance Of nearly 90 patrons and
friends Of the school. Miss era
hams third grade class had the
greatest representation among
those present and was awarded "
book as prize.
The part Of the program given By
the children of the school was AZ
follows: Autumn Leaves" Around
the Campfire" Rhythm Band .of
the second grade: Mother Gnose's
Party" fifth grade: The Triumph
OF Columbus" fifth grade.
Or. =. M. Works. who is chair
man or the cub program III the city
gave a short history Of this move
ment, and presented the school
with It's charter ON behalf or the
Boy Scouts Of America. The worth
OF this program OF directed play for
the 9-to-12 age boy. was re-empha-
sized by Mr.. z. g. Dodd. superin-
tendent OF the Brownsville school
system.
Most important among the items
Of business attended TO was a
change In the hour OF meeting of
the p. III. A. Three o'clock Is the
az which meetings win be
called 20 order beginning with the
second Thursday in November.
, 1935-10-27
18th Century
Literature Is
Studied Here

From the Chapter Reporter
The Alpha Delphian chapter held
Us regular semi-monthly meeting
Thursday morning at the Woman's
club. "Glimpses OF Eighteenth Cen
fury Literature was the subject Of
the lesson studied with Mrs. n. Fl.
kesSel as leader.
Members taking part on the pro-
gram we're Mrs. Audrey ID. burst.
The Talent Of Alexander Pore"
Mrs. Marshall Watson. Familiar
CoupletS from the Essay ON Criti-
cism;' Mrs. q. w. johnson. Glib
hons Contribution" Mrs. r.. A.
Hightower, The Influence Of Adam
Smith," Mrs. Fritz Schmidt. Com
ments Upon the Spectator"
Mrs. Order Perkins gave an &C
count Of the sterling qualities of DR..
Samuel johnson and his literary a
reer. Mrs Sam Morris gave Char
acteriStics OF B0SweI's Life of John
son. Mrs. Royal Sundell discussed
Swift. Greatest OF Satirists.p A
most interesting round table discus
sion concluded the lesson.
Mrs. A. G. Render vas a guest Of
the Chapter.
The Delphian Council Of San An
tcnio has isued the Alpha Delphian
Chapter Of Brownsville a very cor
dial invitation to be present az the
birthday party to be given at the &C.
Anthony hotel. Oct. Is. A number
OF members plan on attending.
, 1935-10-27
Cut FzoweT'
Is Topic For
Garden Club.

WESLACO, Oct. 70. Al the
meeting OF the Weslaco Garden club
at the home OF Mrs. c. H. Schwedes
Thursday, the subject was Cut
Flowers" Roll call was answered
with Care OF Cut Flowers Mrs. o.
f. Van Berg told her audience how
70 preserve the flowers after they
were cut. Mrs. r. q. Smith IN her
talk Choice for Cutting" told how
to group flowers. The monthly prize
went to Mrs. M. Gwillim.
The meeting was IN charge of
Mrs. X. 1T. Rives with u members
and four guests present.
Plans w-rR made for the flower
show to be held for the coming
Birthday Party and Fiesta III Wesla-
CO in December Plans were also
made 70 conduct a plant exchange
Nov. 4.
The next meeting Of the club will
be with Mrs. ID. A. Cleveland Nov. Y.
Tn time Of the two November meet
ings has been changed due to
Thanksgiving Day. from the second
and 7 nth Thursdays to the first
and third Thursdays.
The Just We Neighhors club met
az the home Of Mrs. s. +. Nichols
The next meeting viii Be with Mrs
Thornberg for an all-day affair
Nov. Y. The time OF the two Nov
ember meetings has been changed.
due to Thanksgiving Day, from hne
second and fourth Thursdays to the
first and third Thursdays.
, 1935-10-27
Prologue viii
Be Presented
This Week

Frances Leighton Dashien VIII
present her pupils IN a prologue on
the stage OF the Capitol theatre
Halloween at $3.50 p. m. The pro-
logue Is entitled Witches Revelry.
and viii embody the very spirit OF
the witches season with bats. cars.
witches. pumpkins and owls being
characters.
CoStuming for The affair Will be
especially charming, and stage set
tlngS viii be characteristic OF the
hobgoblin night.
Taking part wiz be a cast of ~.
with the following characters being
presented. fairy. Peggy CrixeII;
little girls, Isabel Young. Joyce
Marie Scarborough. Lois McGilvray.
Mary Louise Hollingsworth. and
Betty Jean Holcomb.
Owls. Evelyn whitman. Muse
Heaner. Jeanne McGilvray. leaves.
Barbara Jean Hicks, LaRue Judon,
Pauline Bellings and Eva Nav
Johnson: witches. Mozelle Pruden.
Edna Lee Bishop. Mary Randall.
Louise Pierce. and Billy Vandever:
cat. Marcia Clint; ballet trio. Lousc
Ford, Mozelle Pruden and Peggy
Crixell.
TWO soloistS for the evening viii
be Marcia Clint and Peggy CrixeII.
The prologue tells the story OF
some little girls who are discovered
playing BY some witches. The WITCH
es change the little girls into pump
kins. and they are left In that stase
until q fairy comes and waving a
wand, changes them into their
natural state once again.