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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-05
OF
F FRANCE STILL
IS DECEPTIVE f
nv D,spstcli A. P. wire)

NEW YORK, Aug. 4.-What the
fall in exchange value of the French
franc which dropped almost to two
cants and which now is not quite
70 the three-cent mark, means to
American wheat and cotton flelos anu
to American factories was tod 10
the Associated Press today by George
Il. Roberts, vice president of the
National City Bank of New YORK.
He described how many wealthy
Frenchmen have contrived to nave
plenty Of ready spending money when
thev come to the United States. he
explained the anamoly of the seem
ing business prosperity of France
and foresaw economic sounuhess
within reach of the French nation
TO be had through it's own efforts.
Robert declared that France would
NOT harvest enough wheat to afford
her people the accustomed supply
and that the government proDapiy
will forbid the manufacture OF 1lour
of low gravity and will limit i'm
norts on all kinds of foreign goods
and commodities to avoid the pres
sure on the franc Whlcn leSui's lf"
payments abroad. The distribution oA
cotton products through France
which is the fourth largest purchaser
of American cotton is considered
"lilkely to be lessened," he said, citing
that prices on cotton goods are fls-
ing faster than wages or faster
than prices on purely French prod
ucts.
"On the other hand" he said' tine
low value of the franc has the Ell
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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-05
KILLED BY TRAIN
lBy pispatch a. T. Wlre

MIAMI, Aug. 4.--One person was
killed and one injured when their
automobile was struck by Southern
Pacific train early this morning at
Warrior Siding, near here. mrs
Ananias Green of Globe was killed
and her brother-in-law, Tom Green.
suffered cuts and bruises from which
he will recover,
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-05
FoUR CANDIDATES FILE.
(By Dispatch a. P wlre)

PHOENIX, Aug. 4.-Four candidates
for democratic nominations at the COM
ing primary election filed petitions to-
day with the secretary OF state.
They were: Ana Collins Frohmlller'
Coconino county, for state auditor; H.
A. Hughes, Cochise, member OF state
tax commission; Frank Luke, Marlcopa
tax commission, and A. j. Jones, Mari
copa, superintendent of public instruc-
tion,
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-05
RANDITs GET $500.

PRATT, Kans., Aug. 4.-Three men
entered the Byers- State bank at Byers
late today, drove Cashier Vance Green
and Assistant Cashier Oval Garrison
into the vault and secured, between
$500 and $500 in cash They escaped
north. A customer entered the ban;
few minutes after the robbery and
released the prisoners from the vault
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-05

NEW YORK, Aug. 4.-Cop-
per steady; electrolytic,
spot and futures, l4A; bar
63%.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-17
TOO MANY MRECKS

The Pennsylvania railroad once had an admirable record as a line devoid of wrecks. For years at a time trains would be operated without passenger being killed. Those days, unfortunately, are in the past. Nowadays the railroad is subject to such easily avoidable ac- cidents as the one occurring near Pittsburgh. when one train stops to make a minor repair to a hose re- pair and is telescoped by another train closely following.
 II was the third wreck Of sc rious proportions upon the Penn sylvania within approximately half a year. There can be no doubt that there is something radically wrong with the morale or efficiency of the Pennsylvania railroad personnel nowadays. The railroad is earning q record like the New Haven had once upon a time, when the lead ing crop along the line was train wrecks.
 President Atterbury of the Penn sylvania, during whose short regime all these wrecks have occurred, could do no better than 10 tighten up safety and precautionary meas ures all along the line.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-17
NnNICIPAL LIABILITY

One of the foolish state laws on the books is one which specifically exempts municipalities from lia- biIity for damage resulting from the use of their automobiles. Cities, therefore, do not need to carry lia- bility insurance.
 4 person run down and killed by a citv-owned machine is just as dead as If killed by an automobile owned and operated by a private individual. There would be little consolation for the widow or the children in the knowledge the of tending machine was owned by the city.
 This unjusuhed law undoubtedly is unconstitutional IL makes Of every municipal automobile an ir- responsible agent. If brought to a higher court for review the chances are very slight that it would be maintained as law favoring the public interest.
 The law should be repealed at the earliest possible time.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-17
MORE RESIDENCES

Issuauce oc more than $1oo,Noo in building permits in one day, and all for residence property, indi- cates that the buidiug boom for June will continue quite sausfac- toriIy April was heavy month throughout the country but May registered a falling of. But so far as New Britain was concerned both months were excellent, tes'i- flying 10 the steady progress of the city. Never in the history of the city have more important building operations been under way than at inc present time, including both downtown and suburban improve ments. Many of the permits on which work is now progressing were obtained earlier in the year and the net result by fall will be a vast increase in available property and hig boost for next years grand list
New Britain herald., 1926-06-17
Physicians Say
 Iodine for Goitre

Natural Iodinc-the right kind Of iodne-come5 from tn? sea and there is just enough of it in Occan-O, the deep sea water treat melt, for those who hays goitre or thyroid gland trouble.
 Ocean-O is deep sea water in very concentrated form aid as one teaspoonful in q glass of water con- stitutes q dose a 10-ounte bottle which you can get from any phar- macist anywhere lasts a lorg time.
 Besides iodine there are many other natural vital mineral el,ments in Ocean-O that get into the blood and carry their rich upbulding atoms to every organ, gland and tissue in the body, putting new yigor into the human organism and creating abundant strength and vii tality in those who are weak, mn down, nervous and depressed.
 Any physician will tell you that deep sea water has in it every mn eral element that is found in pure. healthy blood and that is why Ocean-O is so much in demand by people whose blood needs it's re- vitalizing influence and especially by those who have eczema or ob- stinate skin eruptions.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-17
THE LOWLY MOSQUITO

The noted New Jersey mosQui- toes, the public is informed through the New Jersey agricultural eXperi- ment station, will be entirely an- initiated in six more years. The fight to exterminate the long peaked pests has been going on for a quarter Of a century, and in that time 13o.O00 acres of marsh lands have been drained and 60 per cent of the large breeding places of the skin-borers in the uplands-total- ling 320.O00 acres - have been wiped out Only six years more of effort and it will he safe to unac- climate citizens to venture into New Jersey and stay alive.
 But the human race has not yet won the race with such insect pests. The Canadian government is completing the last stretch of rail- road into the Hudson bay country, (Which will open Hudson bay for grain transportation four months of the year. With this great gain comes the startling information that at the same time the worlds largest reservoir of ''man-sized mosquitoes" has been opened up at the same time. The Hudson bay mosquito far surpasses the New Jersey variety in vindicuyencss and virulcnce. On account Of the cold climate they work only a few months Of the year. and take an especial liking 10 human flesh and blood now that mankind has made his appearance in greater numbers in that far-off country.
 New Jersey is only speck OH the map compared with this vast Hudson bay country, so in all probability the Canadian govern ment has a ccntury-battle Of mos quito extcrminatiou on it's hands if it ever desires 10 make Hudson bay trips popular.
 There is one thing about Now Jersey that could be emulatcd by Connecticut, and thc stato will never be a perfect paradise for hiking parties until that is done There are nearly as many vicions rattlcsaakos in Connecticut as there are mosquito"s loft in New Jersey at least. the ratlesnake census takers make the claim - yet noth- ing at all is done toward exter- minating the snakes from Connec- ticut. Would ii were an Ireland.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-17
NOILES AND SUITS

The fact that the case against an automobile driver is nollod in court apparently is no preventive Of a lawsuit: this is evident from the filing Of a suit for s1o,0OO against the driver of an automobile who was involved in an accident result ing in the death of a woman. The investigation conducted by the DO lice resulted in the quashing Of the court case. but regardless of this the driver finds himself sued and charged in tho writ with neglect, reckless and careless driving.
 Such things happen constantly. The notification of q case in the lower court is usually hinged upon the possibility of conviction with the evidence in hand, If that seems improbable the case is nolled, as 1t is useless for the prosecutor 10 proceed with hopeless case and thus take up the time of the court On the other hand such a proeeed- ing has no definite bearing upon the possibility Of lawsuit; the plaintiff in such q case usually has more time to gather and conaoli- date evidence, and the defendant must face the music regardless Of the earlier experience.
 A man can be found not guilty of criminal liability or the case against him be nolled in police court. yet that does not signify that he will be devoid Of civil liability. Autoists must take all these things into consideration. and the only answer is to operate at all times in such exemplary manner as not to court either criminal or civil liability. Unfortunately far foo many prefer 10 learn their lesson by experience rather than through channels giving advice.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-17
Cadman Sees Radio as
 Great Religious Force

New York, June IT Pt-Radio can be made Il great force for righteous ness in matters involving national morals and behaviour ir it is guided by sound thinking. accurate infor- nation, reasonable temper and magnaminity of feeling" believes Dr. $, parkes Cadman. president of the Federal Council Of Churches.
 "When employed, as it should be, with respect for other peoples views, radio also can be made q powerful agency for the reconciliation Of diff rcrences.' he said
 "Religious people are usually right in what they affirm and wrong in what they deny. They are strong est in their agreements and weakest in their disagreemcnts. To emphasize inc former and decrease the latter for the reconciliation Of right minded men and women should all ways he the aim Of the radio preach CT. He need not sacrifice his princi- pies in doing SO"
New Britain herald., 1926-06-17
BISS CONGESTION

Perhaps it doesn't happen ire quently but it has been noticed that when four busses try 10 park along the same curb at the same time at the Center, and it happens that few autoists "got there first" at least two of the busses will be closer to the middle of the street than to the curb. There are many autoists who think they have as much right to park alongside a curb as a bus, and there appears 10 be no law to say nay. Efforts of the city administration to improve the bus parking situation at the Center are well taken. Fewer of them around the Center would be one way out of the difficulty.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-17
WHAT ABOUT ARGENTINA?

Brazil has been making con siderable of a fuss in the League of Nations, giving the impression i is the only South American state worthy of being considered as q representative nation of the south orn hemisphere of tho Americas. From the standpoint of both area and population this may well be the ease; but in all the things that really count in civilization there is reason 10 think well of Argentina. 1T the detection of Brazil from the League of Nations results in more attention being paid 10 Argentina as the representative nation from South America not q great deal will be lost 10 the League.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-17
WATERWAY RATES

Vast sums are spent by the gov crnment 10 improve inland water ways. and th,ir costs frequently do not justify the expense, considering the pauci'y Of the traffic served. But it is not 10 be overlooked that wherever navigaDle waterways ex- ist the railroads offer competing freight rates, so that the difference in railroad rates between what the people would pay did the water ways not exist. and what they pay with the waterways offering com petition. pays for much of the cost Of the waterway improvements.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-17

portion tonight; fresh east and southeast winds.
 Conditions: An area of high pressure prevails over the Atlantic states this morning. It is produc- ing fair weather and cool minimum temperatures for the season of the year in Southern New England and generally throughout the north Atlantic states.
 The minimum temperature in New Haven this morning was A degrees, the lowest for so late iu the session. The western disturb ance is now entering the lake region. Showers were reported generally in the upper lake region, upper Mississippi valley and north ern plains states.
 Centers of low pressure are over northern Florida. Texas and the far Canadian northwest.
 A field of high pressure extends from the southern plains states northwestward to the Canadian bof- der and westward to the North Pacific coas'.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather followed by increasing c'oudiness.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-17
FOLLY WITH THE FLAG

The Ansonia Sentinel rightly finds fault with the custom of au- toists having half a dozen small American flags upon their radiators between holidays. The paper de- clares that two weeks or more be- fore Memorial day large numbers of flag holders for automobiles were sold, having been manufac- tured extensively this year for the first time. Many automobiles pre- sented a very natty appearance on the holiday; but the reason for finding fault is that some Of them have been in use ever since, Tt is not good taste to subject any sort of flag to the severe treatment of passage through the air on a swiftly moving car except for the brief period Of a day or a few days Of some special patriotic observ- ance," remarks the editor, "To carry it before the time or to carry it on afterward indefinitely is meaningless, It Is allied to the familiarity that breeds contempt. There is no law against 1t except the law of good sense, but that should suffice"
 All Of which is eminently apro- pos in New Britain, considering that the practice has been wide spread.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-17
NEW HAVEN TERMINALS

The present management of tho New Haven railroad is not over looking any opportunities to add to the company's property, but when t endeayored to claim a half own crship in the Grand Central termi- nal at New York if was palpably oyerreaching itself
 The New Haven has access to the terminal by dint of a perpetual lease of tracliago right the con- tracts with 'thc New York Central dating from 1S4S, 1872 and 1907. The perpetual lease is very yalua- blo, but does not give the New England railroad half interest in the terminal, as claimed. Such a half interest would bo worth S55,- igo.531. according 10 the Inter state Commerce. Commission. which rghtrury denied the contention or the New Haven to part ownership of the terminal
 Ky way Of failing 10 reciprocate with tbo New York Central despite inc valuable perpetual lease in the Grand Central, tho New Haven as part owner Of the IIru Gate bridge with the Pennsylvania is opposed 10 its joint uso by the Now York Central except at q prohibttiye rate. Since the Grand Central lease was signed the Nrw Haven has CO., operated with tha Pruns"lyania also. so that the Now England sys- tenn finds itself in relationship with two bitterly competing trunk line systems There is no doubt that fl fayors the Pennsylyania as much as possible, and perhaps the New York Central is sorry thc Grand Central lease does not expire at some future dato instead Of being perpetual IT tnae were the cas-. inc New York Central would be in a position to swing a club 10 force concessions regarding the Hell Gate bridge route.
 With its entrance into Inc Grand Central station assured in perpetu- ity, and another entrance into the Pennsylvania terminal assured by dint Of part ownership of the Hell Gate bridge route, the New Havun's status in the metropolis is ideal. II is inc only railroad entering New York that is blessed with a double entry to the two main terminals.
 Like a married man. the Smith
New Britain herald., 1926-06-17
25 Fears Ago Today

Fortv-four scholars received th"ir diplomas al the high school this att crnoon, the shccpshins being pre- scpted by Principal Benedict. The assembly hall was prcttily decorated with the class colors of black and gold and with the pr"ttiest of roses and palms from the greenhouses of X. j. Slopcr. Gladys May Irving, class cssayist, read her treatise on A Shakespeare Play John Aloyslus Young. class orator, spoke on "Ihe Minority" Prof. Beruadotte Perrin of Yale was the principal speaker.
 Principal Benedict's bicycle was stolen from the entrance to the Lyceum last evening while he WAS ill the National bank.
 The class of '91, Yale $. $. $, has hirod the Philharmonic band 10 at tend the dcceuuial Of tho class at New Haven. It will accompany the class to the Nsle-EIaryard baseball game.
 The following committee will edit the High school Graphic next year: Editor-m-chief, Marshal Aling; as sistant editor, Claude Barrows liter ary, Ruth Stanley, Elizabeth E,gan, Wallcs Eddy; alumni, Christine North, Bessie Cass; athletics, Charles Hart, Howard Damon; graphics, Adelaide Ridgeway. Ruth E. Good rich; humorous, r.. V. Farrell, Louise Platt; exchanges Ralph Wainwright; manager Harry Abbc; assistant manager, Curtis Hall.
 A novel flying machine has been completed in Bridgeport. It is still in the experimental stage. but the inventor hopes 10 make a flight soon. | The machine weighs &5 pounds and is driven by 22-pound 10 horse power engine.
 Samuel Knight is home from a trip 10 the Buffalo exposition. There have been many rumors aaoat lately about the New Britain Knitting Co. Ii has been shut down for some time with no indication of being reopened. It is noiscd about that Cheney Bros. has bought the plant.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-17

A. It was called by the trades union council to support the strike and lock out of the miners who re- l fused to accept a reduction in wages. The operators claimed that the re- duction was necessary on account of the withdrawal of the government subsidy to them.
 Q. How does the value of light colored rubies compare with that of i the dark red ones. How do rubics compare in value with diamonds? A. The value of a genuine ruby depends on the weight color and | perfection of the stone. Pale stones are of little value in comparison with those of a dark strong red while the most precious of all is the bright carmine color known as pig eon-blood." A ruby that weighs T carat is twice as valuable as q dia- mond Of equal weight and of the finest water.
 .. Do courts .have a prescribed formula to pronounce the death sen tence?,
 A. No Each judge uses what ever form of expression occurs to him at the time
 Q. What breed dog is a Kerry Blue?
 A. II is much like a Scotch ter rier.
 C. What is the meaning Of the names Baker, and "Crankcr"?
 A. Parker" is an occupative name Of French origin, Anglo French "berquicr." French "bcrger' shepherd. Crank" means crook ed and forms the first part Of scv- eral names, Cranker, Crankshaw. Crank etc.
 Q. How many deaf mutes are there in the United States? What state has the least number? How many blind deaf mutes are there?
 A. Deaf mutes in the United States on January l, 1920 numbered 44,SS5. Wyoming with 36 had few CT in proportion to population than any other state and Delaware with ID NtS H'NI IONtSl. lUtIt were l tJ blind. deaf mutes in the United States in 1920, the latest date for which accurate figures are available.
 c. Why are leases made out for 999 years instead of for 1000?
 A. It is said that Lord Coke, an eminent English iurist. once remark ed "a lease for 1,00O years is never without q suspicion of fraud" There after it became a custom for intend ing lessors to take twelve months off thousand year leases. The habit grew until 2hp-yoar leases were made 199, and loo year leases go years
 Q. How many pints of blood are there in the average human body?
 \. The amount Of blood in human body is figured in pounds, and not iN pints. There arc about nine or 10 pounds, or onc-third of the body weight.
 Q. Has the time of year Of birth any relation 10 the intelligence of 
 A. Experiments with S6S boys, ranging from 10 to IS years of age showed that boys born in the late spring months arc in danger of de- less intelligence than those born about October.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-17

The patronage during the period of pennant winning, for that matter, was by no means satisfactory. causing tbe club owners 10 resort 10 the eXpodient Of "sellng" their best material to the larger leagues in order 10 help defray expenses. Now the club owners are through and the franchise will be sold to some other city, if there are any buyers. The answer is that Water bury is a poor baseball city.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-17
Mountain Birdmen Have
 Two Months of Vacation

Cheyenne. Wyo., June Y Pl- The air mail pilots who fly over the Rocky mourtains between Salt Lake City and Cheyenne. might just as well live in the Arctic region, as far as summer concerns them.
 For only .wo months-July and August-are summer to the letter. carrying birdmen. The other ten months they wear a thick bearskin- lined flying suit and during a flight, keep the heating appliance, at tached to the motor, going full blast. The pilots sumner clothing consists Of jumper overall suit.
 In other sections the pilots don their summer flying suits and turn off their engine heaters from May to September.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-17
MArEEnrRN.s EMIL TEAM

As a supporter Of u league basc- ball team Waterbury has been weighed and found wanting After tHe Brasscos have won two pen uants. the fans are displcased al failure Of the team 10 make a good showing this year and have care fully rsfrainsd from yielding sufl- cIeut patronage 10 pay expenses.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-17

Good blood helps, but it takes training to tap a cigarette on the thumb nail in that grand manner.
 It is fine 10 deny yourself and save for old age if you have any assurance that you'll have an old age
 Things arc adjusted well. Where there's no check boy, the overcoats are seldom worth stealing.
 Another good way 10 have a com- retcnt maid is 10 have wit enough flo train her properly.
 The accustomed seems common place. and no man boasts of his decency unless t is a recent achieve mcnt.
 II would be much easier to love vour fellow man If he didn't honk 10 get by and then slow down. Uprotcctcd by Publishers Syndicate)
New Britain herald., 1926-06-17
KRAZY KINDERGARTEN lConducted by Gertrude. Jr.l

Fletcher:
 Olaf, your nose is bleeding" Olaf Thatoff:
 Dat bane my red necktie." Fletcher:
 My error Recite bananas for the class" Olaf Thatoff: Jan Jensenn sez to everyone, Good -day?' How ban?' 'Hello?' Jan Jensenn loves the human race He bananas fellow" -Hilda Titman.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-17
Observation On 7he Weather

Washington. June 17.-Forecast for Southern New England; h. crcasing cloudiness tonight, Friday showers, not much change in tenn peratme, fresh east and southeast winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Increasing cloudiness. probably fol lowed by rain late tonight or Fri day; slightly warmer in central
New Britain herald., 1926-06-17
SpanlIed!

Harold: "I went to a masquerade with Helen last night did you know that was dressed like a clown. Stanley: That's just like you making a fool out of yourself for q Woman!"
 Mrs. Max B. Margoles. Copyright, 1926. Reproduction
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