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New Britain herald., 1921-05-20

air are produced when the mixture
 contains IA to per cent. of hydro carbon vapor, and dangerous flashes may be produced with mixtures con- taining less or more than these pro- portions.
 The principal way in which the lighter proportion of petroleum. com monly known as gasoline. serves man : kind is through the ability of it's Va DOTS to form with the proper propor- tions of air these highly explosive compounds. The bureau says were this better appreciated by the layman 1t would seem that accidents and fires due to careless handling of such pc. troleum products might be greatly
 reduced in number. Many a man
 while driving his automobile makes constant adjustments to the "chok- CT on the carburetor for the express purpose of obtaining the exact mix ! ture of air and hydrocarbon gas (gas- oline vapor) that under the existing conditions of barometric pressure, en- zine temperature, etc. will lend itself to the most violent and therefore the most effective explosion, says the bu-
 reau. Notwithstanding that he does
 these things with a full knowledge
 and appreciation of tho results ob-
 tained. nevertheless ne VIII HSHt HIS
 cigar while standing by his tank as
 it is being filled at the service sta
 tion. or. even worse. he will smoke
 his pipe, replenishinG its flame again
 and again while using gasoline to re-
 move grease from the various parts
 of his car, in the relatively confined
 area of his private garage. Conunu-
 ing. the bureau says:
 When hydrocarbon vapers (gaso-
 line vapors) the escaping from an open vessel or from any container or tho liquid, there is always somewhere - the imme ediate vicinity of the con tainer mixture of those gases and air in just the right proportion to be high ly combustible. It remains only for a spark to be brought into this zone to cause ignition. which, striking back to the container will fire the whole mass. One may perhaps bring a spark 1r flame into the vicinity repeatedly and. if it does not happen to ecounter the zone of explosive gas, cause no ex- plosion. but if does not follow that the next offense will not lead to disaster.
 Where repairs or changes are to be make in tanks or other containers be- ing used for the storage or transporta- tion of petroleum products, which re- pairs require the use of open flames or electric arcs, other possible
New Britain herald., 1921-05-20
BIG TRADE CONFERENCE.
Mexico City Will Be Mecca for 1,500
 Delegates Next Month

Mexico City. May 20.-Preparations are being made here for the entertain ment of more than 1 800 delegates to the International Trade conference which opens in Mexico City next Juno 70 and continues for six days. More than 1000 delegates are expected from the United States alone. The Women S Chamber of Commerce of the United States has been invited to participate in the sessions.
 Spanish. English and French will be the official languages of the meetings but the committees in charge assert German, Italian, Swedish and Nor wegian exporters and importers will be well represented.
 The program will include discussions of such subjects as Mexican credits and methods of sales and distribution, tariff reciprocity between Mexico and the countries with which it exchanges goods and products, standardizing weights and measures in the United States, Canada and Mexico and the exchange of Mexi- can-American scholarships.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-20

Bolsheviki arrested then11 chiefly anarchists who did any government, ''parti government so dictatorial| tained by the Bolsheviki. I
 Fucker said he found the president of the TuI republic, Mohammed Hal Alex Gertor. once comm Russian southwestern froI bers of the executive con right wing of the social party. three members of committee of the left wing including Mayorieff, whd sar of agriculture in 191 former minister of ecclesl M. Samaun. ~..
 Fucker described the < OriScNc'S for execution il same manner as did SchI Francisco communist, wl| Russia some months ag) that executions were goin| March p and declared tl no diminutior of the "II Russia.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-20
GASOLINE DANGERS TOLD IN REPORTS
Bureau of Mines Says Careless
 ness Causes Accidents.

Frequent accidents in the transpor- tation and handling of petroleum and its moro volatile products, serve as a reminder that thls is. indeed. a haz- ardous undertaking and should ai- ways Do conducted with duo caution. reports the United States Bureau oi Mines. The bureau says that on Oc- tober (, 1920. vapors in the hold of tho British tank steamer c. +. Grove became ignited and caused an eN- plosion which, 1t is reported. killed live men. injured 70 others and en- dangercd the lives of some 300 more. and adds that on November 10. 1920. tho Morgan Line freighter Fl Mundo was almost totally destroyed in New York harbor by fire caused by an ex- plosion. of gases in a fucl-oil tank.
 Those two disastrous explosions em- : phasize the ever-present danger att
 tending the use of petroleum prod 1ucts. This is also shown by the fre- auont occurrence of minor fires and explosions. caused by careless han ding of gasoline. which result in loss of life or serious injury to railroad employees, to oil-tank drivers. and to tho Individuals In various walks of life.
 statistics indicate that the Hgntei cuts of petroleum products. because of fro hazards. arc dangerous. and arc so considered by the railroad and other transportation companies. Ac- cording to the Bureau of Explosives. during 1919 transportation of gasoline In tho United States resulted in IT: accidents. causing . deaths and 3l injuries and a property loss to tho ex' tent Of s6ST.966. Among the causes of ignition. an open light in the vi- cinity of the containcr stands out most prominently.
 Experiments conducted by tho United States Bureau of Mines have shown that highly explosive mixtures of hydrocarbon (gasoiine) vapors and
New Britain herald., 1921-05-20
THIRD DEGREE IS
 TERRIBLY CRUEL
So Says American Who Has Been
 in Russian Prison

Royal Esthonia, May 20-The worst phase of imprisonment in Moscow is not the possibility or probability of execu- ton but the daily attempts made to wiring confessions from the prisoners, says pr. Morris Fucker, Brooklyn communist, who arrived here this month after having served four months Tn the Russian jails. Some of his ex- perlences and observations have previ- ously been made public. Fucker was sentenced in New York in 1919 to 60 years imprisonment for sedition but was deported instead.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-20
JOHNSON IN COURT
Wet Wash Laundry Man Allowed Car to Be Driven With Defective Brakes Is Charond

William C. Johnson, who conducts a Wet-wash laundry, was before Judge George w. klett in police court this morning on a charge of allowing one of his cars to be used with knowledge that the brakes were defective. One of Johnson's drivers was arrested Wednesday by Policeman Clarence Lamphere. Both the emergency and foot brakes were found to be below standard II court yesterday the driver told Judge Klett that his em- ployer ordered him to take the truck out, knowing that the mechanism of the brakes was in need of repair. The court suggested that the owner of the car be brought in to face charges and Prosecuting Attorney Albert A. Green berg acted accordingly
 This morning Johnson admitted his knowledge of the poor brakes when he sent the truck out on the highway. He was warned 10 have repairs made and keep the brakes in good condition at all times. Judgment was suspend cd
New Britain herald., 1921-05-20

means of ignition, every precaution should be taken after the tank has been emptied to remove by steam or other means all traces of the remain ing vapors. When possible. after the stealing is completed the air in the tank should be sampled ahd analysed in order to make sure that the danger ous vapors have been completely re- moved. To make such repairs while there is still oil in the tank, even though it be relatively heavy grade of fuel oil, has been demonstrated again and again to be the height Of folly s-.4.
 Those charged with the responsi- bility for such work should at all times remember, that their position carries with it the far greater respon- sibility of the lives and safety of humn things. It, therefore. behooves them to leave no stone unturned to the end that workmen engaged in the actual execution of the tasks be safe guarded from every standpoint. Fur thermore all who derive pleasure or service from the use of gasoline from the automobile enthusiast to the house. wife removing traces of grease from garments should always remember that even as fire uncontrolled is trans formed instantly from servant to master so gasoline carelessly handled becomes an agent of death and de- struction.''
New Britain herald., 1921-05-20
HERO SLOWLY DYING.
Various Parts Of Mans Anatamy Have
 to Be Amputated.

Geneva. May 20.-Emile Froide- veaux, hero of the French Foreign Legion. is dying of an ailment that has puzzled specialists for two years. Little by little his legs and parts of both arms have been amputated in series of :,3 operations that have not stopped the spread of the malady.
 He is soon to be moved from a hospi- tai 10 his home, where it is hoped. h.. may receive in ceremony before he dies, the Croix dc Guerre awarded him by tho French government.
 Pure lard, He lb. Russell Bros advt.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-20
HARTFORD

Dainty Frocks of Silk Foulard in 2srace1 mer models shown principally in 0f navy blue. Saturday Special s.a....
 Very Smart Dresses for Misses in me mignonette trimmed with many rows of fringe. Navy Blue. Black, Brown ds z and Grey. Saturday Special sp
 Pretty Satin Dresses in Misses sizes, Blue, Brown and Taupe. Many q T new models. Saturday Special .. sp x
 Handsome Silk Afternoon Dresses of r and Canton Crepe for Women featured il Blue, Brown and Black. N.s. G0 Saturday Special ................... eQoN
New Britain herald., 1921-05-20

3 lbs. best coffee, s1.0O. Russell Bros.-advt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-07-07
AUXILIARY A REAL AID :
(Associated Press)

Topeka. July 1.-THE Womcns
Auxiliary of the American Legion In
Kansas has shown and Is developing
much needed field of work. ac-
cording to Frank Samuel, state adJu-
tant. The Auxiliary has been re-
sponsible for added conyeniences ana
improvements at hospitals for the
disabled men, he said.
"JJnits so located hat they may
be personally in touch with the dls-
abled veterans" Mr.. Samuel stated,
"haye sent out calls to. all other
units. that the boys might receive
the help that all members Of the Aux
iliary are willing to give. whether
the calls be for bathrobes, slippers,
pajamas, yarns or dainty "eats", they
received the same willing answers
"This is not work that will soon
way to another kind, but Is one that
is expected to become larger larger
for at least the next twelve years.
While the Auxiliary Is continually
working in the disqualification pro-
gram, Auxiliary members are not the
only ones who have Joined In helping
along the ex-service men. Other In
diyiduals have assisted and all the
work is highly appreciated by the
man
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-07-07
CHURCH SHOULD ENTER
LABOR AND CAPITAL
ASSOCIATED Press)

Wichita, July 5.-The modern
church would find very fertile area
for the application of practical re-
ligion in the neglected field" be-
tween labor and capital, Gov. Henry
j. Allen declared in an address at the
services dedicating the cornerstone
of the United Congregational church
here. The governor picked the fol-
lowing Bible text as apropos for both
sides under present conditions:
whatsoever ye would that men
should do to you, do ye even so to
them"
"That would be an excellent pro-
gram for organized capital and fol
organized labor to follow" he rec
commended. "It's better program
than either side has ever had. 1t Ii
better program than they will be
able to work out. There is no better
agency for it's adoptions than the
church of today"
Governor Allen re- emphasized what
II. C. Elliott, city manager, had said
in a short address in the early part
of the ceremonies.
ut has been said that the hope OF
progress is the school house. But
want to second Mr.. Elliott's assertion
that the hope of the school Is the
church." declared the governor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-07-07
TARIFF BILL
FACES FATE
IN CONGRESS
Described as All-Amer-
lean Plan to Bring
Prosperity

Washington, July 6.-Praised and
denounced by Republicans, the ad-
ministration tariff bill came formally
today before the house Of representa-
tives. Chairman Fordney of the
Ways and Means committee in a re-
port, which he said he understood all
Republican members except Repre-
sentative Frear of Wisconsin would
sign, characterized the efforts Of the
committee as "Magna Charta" for
perpetuation of American standards
Of living and the constitution Of a
uniform and universal prosperity.
Criticism of the Democratic minor
ity Of the committee will be submit
ted probably tomorrow. Represen-
tative Frear denounced the bill as
containing provisions fundamental
ly indefensible." The agricultural
products schedule was described as
an all-American tariff on a normal
basis. There was no reference to the
eleventh hour action Of placing duty
of five cents q barrel on crude petro-
leum and twenty-five cents barrel
on fuel oil.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-07-07
new UPRISING
IN NEAR EAST
BRINGS ALARM
Britain, France a n d
Italy May Have New
War to Settle
(Associated Press)

London, July 6.-Great Britain
France and Italy may be compelled
to adopt extensive and concerted
measures against the Turkish Ma.
tionalists was declared by several
London newspapers this morning
Reports that the Nationalists have
actually penetrated the neutral zone
east Of Constantinople and along the
sea of Marmora have not been con-
firmed but there Is reason to fear
they are concentrating forces to at
tack Constantinople.
The situation has given rise to SER
ious anxiety and allied high COM
missioners at Constantinople have
been comforting with General Har-
rington, commander of the allied
forces there, regarding steps to be
taken in event Of an advance by the
Nationalists. General Harrington
would have no alternative but to re-
sist the Turkish advance to the ut
most. Connected with the Turkish
concentration is supposed to be a Bull
garian intrigue to recover western
France.
Malta, July 6.-Virtually the en-
tire British Mediterranean fleet Is
within easy reach OF
Military reinforce
ments are also going out from Eng
land.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-07-07
ENGLAND'S FINANCES ARE Low
Agricultural Act May Be Repealed,
Officials Declare

Lndon, July 5.-The serious state
Of the country's finances was empha,
sized in the house Of commons last
night when SIR Arthur Griffith Bo'
seawen, president Of the board o1
agriculture, and Sir Robert Steven
son Horne, chancellor of the ex'
chesuer, admitted the impossibility
Of continuing the agriculture subsidy
Both of them said. in effect, that the
government had decided 1t must get
rid of every vestige Of the war policy
of control and subsidies.
The president Of the board OF agrl-
culture made his statement In NOV
ing the second reading OF bill TO
repeal the agriculture act, passed
last December, which guarantees
minimum prices to the farmer for his
products and was estimated to entail
subsidy amounting to from 20 to
80 million pounds yearly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-07-07
GIVES BOYHOOD TRIBUTE
Fourth of July Grafton Given II
Single Sentence

Rartan, N. j., July 5.--Acting as
sponsor here yesterday Of rowboat
made by 0-year-old boy, President
Harding delivered Fourth of July
oration of single sentence In trib-
ute to the ingenuity and aspirations
Of American boyhood.
The diminutive craft which inspir-
ed the presidents toast was the Rar-
itan, nine feet over all, conceived
and built by Joseph s. Frelinhuysen,
Jr., son of the senior senator from
New Jersey, ut whose home here Mr..
and Mrs. Hadlng are guests. The
bank Of an artificial lake forming a
hazard across golf course of the
Raritan Valley Country Club was the
scene Of the launching and will be
the home port of the Raritan as she
sails tramp course In search Of mis-
directed golf balls.
The president broke beribboned
bottle of mineral water across her
bows as the Raritan slid down spec
tally constructed ways, and said:
Gas a tribute to American boyhoOd,
who builds castles In the air, who
builds boats and whose achievements
In the future will build this country,
christen this boat, the handw0rk
of Joe Frelinyhuysen the Raritan."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-07-07
LOSS TO SOCIETY
Mental Ability Is Source Of Great
est Loss, Says DeV0ss
fAssociate ed Pregal

SASSOCl0Leu FTebSJ
Emporia, July 6.-"The greatest
loss to society each year Is not in
coal, forests, water power and ma
tural resources, but in mental abil-
ity," ]. G. DeVoss, director Of the
Bureau Of Standards and Measure
ments at the Kansas State Normal
here, declared recently. Professor
Devoss has made special study Of
army tests and bases his conclusions
on his experience with such tests
while psychological examiner in the
army during the World War.
"Only Is people out Of every l.
900 of our population attend institu-
tions of higher learning" Mr.. De-
Voss said, "while the most conserva-
tive estimates show that there are
100 people in every 1000 who have
the mental ability to profit by col
lege education. Thus society loses
1856 out of every 1000 young men
and women who could utilize college
training. 1t Is also held that a men
tai age of 1875 years finishes
mental ability that can profit from
college education. The results OF my
Investigations show that "a out OF
every 100 students in college are OF
mental age of 1876 years or less
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-07-07
NEW HEALTH SURGEON
fAssociated Press)

Lebanon, Kan, July Cdr. Henry
A. Dykes Of Lebanon, has been ap.
pointed as a surgeon in the United
States public health service, with
rank Of major. He will take up his
new work July IS. Doctor Dykes
was appointed by President Harding
for q term Of FIVE years.
Doctor Dykes has practiced medi'
cine in Lebanon for % years. He was
secretary Of the state board OF health
from 1892 to 1895 and for the pas,
twelve years has been secretary oi
the state board Of medical examina-
tion and registration. He has been Q
member Of the state nurses board
since It was established.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-07-07
A MEMORIAL DRIVE
Trees Commemorate Minneapolis Sol
diers of World War
fAsaocfated Press)

Minneapolis, Minn., July 6.-Vie'
tory Memorial Driveway will bear
Minneapolis memorial to its soldiers
who gave their lives in the World
War. =.
All along the new Minneapolis
thoroughfare reverent commemora-
tions in the form Of trees stand as
monuments for the $50 soldiers from
this city who made the supreme sa-
crifice. Five hundred and fifty elm
trees. one for each of the fallen, line
the driveway on either side. At the
base Of each is a wooden cross, mark
ed with the name of the hero for
whom IL Is planted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-07-07
PRESTO CHANGE!
Jaunty Street Clothes Converted
From Army Pajamas
fAasociafod praaaN

Constpntinople, July 6.-American
Red Cross and army pajamas are be-
ing converted into jaunty street
clothes here by ingenious Russian
refugee soldiers and civilians.
Hugh s. Bird, treasurer Of the Red
Cross, when here on visit Of inspec-
tion to dispose Of large quantity Of
supplies laid up in the warehouse,
saw spick-and- span, monOcled Rus
sian officer, fourishing a cane and
tanning himself with straw hat,
at the local Red Cross offices asking
for some mail.
The officer looked so well put up
that Mr.. Bird stopped feeling sorry
for the Russians for moment, until
he took second look at his clothes.
He then saw that the man had taken
a suit of pajamas, sewed some shOul-
der strap braid on them, strapped his
officers belt about them and rolled
up the bottoms to give trouser ef-
feet. BY taking Off his hat shoes
and belt the man was ready to go to
he'd
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-07-07
MORE HISTORY FOR SCHOOLS
American Legion Insists Subject
Shall Be Taught More Fully
fAsaociated Press)

Des Moincs, Ia, July 5.-The
American Legion intends to see
American history and government
taught more fully in the schools,
Henry ]. Ryan Of New York, chair
man of the Americanzation Com
mission of the American Legion, told
the National Education Association
here on the Fourth of July.
II wish it were possible for me TO
acquaint every teacher of America
with the fact that the American
Legion has no more sincere desire
than that of dedicating itself to the
welfare of the teacher, student and
school," Mr. Ryan said In his ad-
dress last night.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-07-07
DIVORCE COURTS OvERWORKED
(Associated Press)

London, July 6.-Since Easter the
divorce courts have been working at
high pressure to clear of an unpre-
cedented accumulation Of arrears,
which, added to a steady stream of
new cases, threatened at one time
to overwhelm the physical capacity
of the bench.
It needed the assistance Of a num-
ber of retired judges to make head
way against the avalanche Of suits,
with the result TINT they have been
disposed of at the average rate Of
two score or more per day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-07-07
AAAAAAAAAAAAA & Z AAl
KANSAS CITY MARKETS
|. 4 & & 4 4 4 4 4 4 Z & & & &
fAesooiated Press)

Kansas City. July 6.-Cattle T.
600, beef steers steady to 25c low
er, top heavies SO, top medium 1926,
best vcalers $s.25, best yearlings
$9.70.
Hogs
Receipts 5000, 25c higher, bulk
80 to 1925, packing sows So to
1926.
Wheat and Corn
July wheat $1.17R, Sept. $1.0SB,
Dec. $1.11B. July ocrn .4SA, Sept.
$.53H, Dec. .52A.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-07-07
SAYS STATE is PARENT
fAssociated Press)

Des Moines, Ia, July 6.-From
different angle, but a no less impor-
tant one, than that Of natural. par
ents, is the "Parenthood OF the
State" to the child, Judge Ben b.
Lindsey said last night in an address
before the National Education asso-
citation here. "This was first ex-
pressed in the struggle for acknowl-
edgment by the State that 1t was It's
duty to educate the child" Judge
Lindley added. 'No one today ser
iously questions this responsibility.
Since that acknowledgment, the
State is becoming more and more the
over -parent Of the child"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-07-07
JUST LIKE REAL LIFE
Day of Tiny Imitation Of Real Things
Has Passed, Says Miss DObbs
(Associafed Press)

Des Moines, Ia., July 6.-TOy
stoves, tables and chairs large
enough for practical use, big blocks
with which to build houses large
enough to play in-these mark the
best kindergarten equipment Of the
present, Ella Victoria Dobbs of the
University Of Missouri said here to-
day at the National Education Asso-
citation convention. A revolution In
kindergarten methods has taken
place, she indicated. The day Of the
tiny imitation of the real thing has
passed.
"The dolls have clothes that but
ton and unbutton just like real folks
and the dolls become real members
of the social group demanding much
thoughtful care. From time to time
there are live rabbits and other pets
which need food and care. Real tools
hammers and saws, together with
scraps of wood and plenty Of nails
tempt even timid ones to venture into
the realm of mechanics.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-07-07

Ringside, Jersey City, July 2
Jack Dempsey, world champion, re-
tanned his title this afternoon by
fierce punishment Of Georges Car
pentier, the French champion. The
fight lasted only four rounds and the
champion had the best in each. He
pounded Carpenter from the first and
drove him through the ropes in the
first round.
The attendance. was 10000 and
the receipts were over one million
dollars.
During the four rounds and at the