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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-10-22
Difficulties in Problem
of Safe Grade Crossings

According to the editor Of the Rail-
way Age, the problem of making the
grade crossing safe presents far more
difficulties than the problems Of safe
guarding the railroad employees and
passengers on trains. He quotes fig
ures to show that during the first two
months of this year the number OF
passengers killed increased from Is
during the corresponding two months
last year, to 16 this year. The number
of employees killed decreased from 314
to 261, and the number of trespassers
killed declined from 348 to 321. These
good decreases are more than offset
however, by the fact that the number
Of deaths at grade crossings increased
from 258 to 344. an increase Of 80 per
cent
The carelessness of the driver Is
responsible for the great majority OF
crossing accidents. We are careless
nation in this respect. and needless of
the danger always present at grade
crossing, says the Indiana Farmers
Guide. The grim specter of death is
lurking near all such places, but how
many drivers ever think of him as they
approach the tracks? Few drivers
ever realize their responsibility in this
matter. AS usual thing, not only
their own lives, but the safety Of 9TH
ers Is at stake. II every driver would
only remember that possible annihila-
ton awaits his party at each crossing
and would drive his car accordingly.
the number Of crossing accidents
would decrease.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-10-22
Appropriately Named

"Gosh THAT old dog Is a sight l'e
said hypercritical acquaintance, from
over beyond Presbyterian Hill. "He's
lame, skinny, blind in one eye, and
pears to have ticks all over him. He
looks as If he had been scalded, too"
"Eh-yahl" replied Gap johnson OF
Rumpus Ridge. Hes got the mango,
also the biggest appetite you ever
seen. He's covered with fleas, and
bowls all night. He hain't good for a
living thing on earth, and I'd take him
out and shoot him II 1t wasn't too
much trouble to borry a gum" E
what do you call the varmintr"
'The only name that will fit him
'son-in-law kansas City Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-10-22
Highway Speed May Be
Increased in ALI States

It may not be long before every
state in the union will advance the
speed limit Of highway touring beyond
IS miles an hour where the tourist is
competent motorist and the car is
mechanically sound.
At present in Florida the highway
traffic laws permit maximum speed
Of As miles an hour This speeds up
trafflc, and where the road is wide and
in good shape and the driver knows
what he is doing, the hazards are not
appreciably increased.
Travelling at this rate, there is no
need for one tourist to pass another
who is keeping up to a maximum.
Then, as is the case now, the slow
driver will be the menace.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-10-22
Great Advance Reported
by Trucking Companies

Credit for the large increases in
the use Of trucks and buses during
the last year belongs to scientific
study in the opinion Of Edward f.
Loomis, secretary Of the motor truck
committee of the National Automobile
Chamber of Commerce, speaking be-
fore the transportation classes Of the
University Of Pennsylvania recently.
There has been great advance In
the study of the motor vehicles re-
lation to transport during the last
year or two, Mr.. Loomis pointed out.
Shippers and trucking companies are
studying routes SO as to use less con-
gested streets and thereby reduce time
losses.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-10-22
Always Danger of Short
Circuits in a Battery

There is frequently danger Of short
circuits in the battery because Of the
fact that one Of the terminals is To-
Gated near the metal handle used for
lifting the battery. To obviate this
danger 1t is only necessary to slip
short length Of rubber tubing over
the wire at the point where the con-
tact might be made. To do this the
tubing should be slit lengthwise,
slipped over the wire and tapped firm
" in place. It is good plan to fol:
low this practice wherever there is
danger Of the wires rubbing or their
Insulation and establishing a short cir
cult.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-10-22
DEMAND "BAYER" ASPIRIN
Aspirin Marked With "Bayer cross's
Has Been Proved Safe by Millions.

Warning! Unless you see the name
"Bayer" on package or on tablets you
are not getting the genuine Bayer
Aspirin proved safe by millions and
prescribed by physicians for 20 years.
Say "Bayer" when you buy Aspirin.
limitations may prove dangerous.-Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-10-22

T AWRENCE DENNIS, American
- charge d'affaires at Managua.
was busy last week arranging for the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-10-22

ID EAFFIRMING the action taken at
N the Omaha yention last year,
the American ion voted over
whelmingly to the 1927 conven-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-10-22

Two children, brother and sister,
had dispute which ended in a fight.
The little boy was on visit to his
aunt's, and, wishing to relate the af-i
fair, said: me and sister had g.
fight"
And the aunt asked: WHO
whipped"
The little fellow honestly answered:
dad didw
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-10-22

N CELEBRATION for nearly sixty
- six hours failed to bring agree
ment in the jury that heard the con.
spiracy case against Harry NJ. Daugh,
erty, former attorney general. and Il.
w. Miller. former alien property Gus
todian, so the jurors were dismissed.
Their final vote was z to for con-
viction of Daugherty and 10 to 2 for
conviction of Miller. The Indictment
still stands, but the governments at
torneys would not say whether or NOT
there would be Few trial.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-10-22
Family Bookkeeping

II wonder II Bill knows his own
failings." "He ought to; his wife
keeps the list."-Boston Transcript.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-10-22

Faribault, Mimi, has found that
mixing a little humor with its school
warnings to motorists has made them
more effective. Besides the one pic
tured school slow signs bear the ad-
monition, BE Careful Of the Kids. We
Want Them ALL" or 'The Kids VIII
Play in the Street."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20
Corn Belt Committee
Works Out New Plans

Des Moines, Iowa. July 20 Up -
After a torrid nights work phras-
Ing in very definite language resolu-
tons to point the way for a ma
tionally organized fight for con-
gressional aid for agriculture, the
corn belt committee and the COM
mittee of % were preparing today
to again place their campaign be-
fore the public.
Twice defeated in their efforts to
induce congress to help the farm
ers, the committeeman. represent
atives in one instance, of the lead
ing farmer organizations in the
middle west, and in the other of
bankers. manufacturers and other
businesses, were none the less an
suine of ultimate victory.
Des Moines, broiling under the
hottest sun of the year, seemed an
appropriate center for the heated
discussions when the corn belt
committee met for a four hour ses-
sion yesterday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20
SENATOR TESS TO VISIT
COOLIDGE This EVENING
Is Spending His Vacation At Loon
Lake, Three Miles
Away.

Paul Smiths, n. Y, July 20 Up
Rounding out the second week of
hisvacation today. President Cool
idge will have as his second house
guest tonight Senator Simeon D.
Fess, republican, Ohio. Senator Fess
has been visiting friends at Loon
Lake, three miles away.
The arrival this afternoon of Sem
ator Fess, a prominent administra-
ton supporter, especially on farm
relief legislation In the recent ses-
sion Of congress. affords the presi-
dent opportunity to dicuss the wide
range of auctions which occupy the
attention Of the White House and
the senate in Washington.
Secretary Davis of the war de-
partment was guest at the sum-
mer white house last night, giving
Mr.. Coolidge an opportunity TO dis
cuss departmental and other ques-
tons with him. He will inspect
Fort Ethan Allen, near Burlington.
Vt, today.
Secretary Davis arrived at the
camp shortl ybefore dinner hour
last evening, driving from Platts-
burgh, where during the day he had
inspected the citizens military train
ing camp.
President Coolidge planned to re-
ceive correspondents today after the
departure of Secretary Davis and be-
fore the arrival of Senator Tess.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20
STOCK PRICES DO
BACKFLIPS TODAY
French Situation Believed Re-
SpOnSible for Decline

New York, July 20 Up - Stock
prices turned weak today under
heavy selling for both accounts. In
the absence of any other adverse
news, Wall street was inclined TO at
tribute the reaction TO the uneasi-
ness developing from the further
collapse OF French francs to a new
low level for all time around two
cents, but the market previously had
paid little attention 10 the drop in
French currency, and banks report
ed that there has been heavy buying
of American securities lately for
French account.
There were several ordinarily fay
orable factors in the days news. Call
money renewed at per cent, as
against renewal rate of 4 IA yes
lterday. and the weekly statement of
brokers' loans reported by the fed
Ieral reserve bank showed a decrease
which, in the hight OF rising stock
prices, was interpreted as an indica-
.tion that stocks were passing into
strong hands. The Kansas City
Southern railroad. the first 10 report
its June earnings, showed an in
crease of $Sj,209 in net over the
same month last year. but Union Pa
cllc showed a drop of about $685.
600 in net while gross showed an in
crease of over S1,350.000.
General Motors was heavily sold
on unconfrmed rumors that William
c. Durant automobile manufacture
er, who was credited with engineer
ing the recent rise in that stock.
had switched his operations from
that issue to Hudson, the latter
stock being pushed at least points
above Yesterdays final quotation by
early afternoon. Chrysler also was
active on the upside in the early
trading but Mack Trucks and White
were heavy.
Oils developed acute weakness
when large blocks of stock, accu-
mulated by traders in expectation
that record breaking consumption of
gasoline and high current earnings
would result in a big upward move,
were thrown overheard. Pan-Amer-
lean b, and Atlantic Refining each
sold down several points.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20
City Items

Miss Lillian Foley. a nurse az New
Britain General hospital, has recov.
cred from an operation performed
at that institution.
The police were notified today that
the operators license of Harry Neu-
man Of $50 South Main street had
been returned.
The fire department was called at
1856 last night on an alarm from
Box 80 to a fire at 1876 Washington
street, in an automobile owned by E.
Bayer. There was no damage.
The Polish Loan and Industrial
Corporation, through Attorney Law
renee J. Golen. has brought suit for
5000 against Stanley Suraski. alleg-
ing non payment of note. The
action is returnable in city court.
Alex Cieszynski. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Anton Cieszynski of So Curtis
street. has returned to Gary. Ind,
after a visit with his parents. He is
a pharmacist.
A daughter was born at the New
Britain General hospital today to
Mr.. and Mrs. William DAILY of $40
Chestnut street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20
GRAND JURY Will
TAKE Up KILLING
Starts Review Of Murder by
Texas Clergyman

Forth Worth. Texas, July 20 up
The Tarrant county grand jury will
pegin its Investigations here today
nto the Staying Saturday OF D. E.
-hipps, lumberman. by Rev. DR..
Frank Norris, in the office of the
FIRST Baptist church of which Norris
S pastor. Norris is at liberty under
boo bond.
Fourteen witnesses are expected to
be called among them being DR.. Nor
| is and L. H. Mutt, a deacon in DR..
Norris church and supposedly the
|bnly eye witness to the shooting.
The grand jury also may question
operator at the Westbrook hotel. and
so S. Greevemberg. room clerk,
|Hho are reported to have been pres
Ent when Chips called DIR. Norris
by telephone short while before
going to the pastors office where the
#hooting occurred.
Two possible alternatives lie before
I he grand jury. which includes nine
bf the pastors fellow townsmen. The
ury may indict for murder, or may
! ote a mo bill" A future grand
jury may still indict should a no
bill be returned.
In the event of indictment and
Subsequent trial and conviction, the
|legree of guilt is determined by the
rial court jury, which may return
Fny one of three verdicts, it may
Ecquit, find the defendant guilty of
granddaughter, carrying a prison
term of from two to five years, or
lind him guilty of murder, carrying
r. penalty ranging from five years in
prison to death in the electric chair.
Under Texas law, the jury fixes the
|eXact punishment.
Tuesdays Investigations will be
conducted in the same room where
i years ago an indictment was re-
burned charging DR.. Norris with ar
|son after the church of which he
Fhen was pastor, had been destroyed
by fire. He was acquitted of the
Erson charge.
The district attorney has secured
topies of the Searchlight, Church
Newspaper published under the di-
ection of DIR. Norris, which carried
articles commenting on the admin
|stration of Mayor II. c. Meecham,
friend of the slain man, 10 which
'hipps took execution.
DR.. Norris, in a statement to the
district attorney, said Chips re-
erred TO these articles in threaten
Ing to kill him when he visited the
|hurch study Saturday, when the
Ehooting occurred.
For the most part the articles
Flealt with city finances and scored
Mayor Meecham for the purchase of
pertain properties. A recent story
n the Searchlight also charged that
Neecham had discharged six en-
ployes because they refused to
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20
Mother of Father Lyddy
Is Dead i'm BridpepOrt

Word was received here today of
the death of Mrs. Sarah Lyddy,
which occurred in Bridgeport last
night. Rev. W. Lyddy of ST. Mary's
church, this city, is her SON and an
other son. John. is a captain of po-
lice in Bridgeport. Mrs. Lyddy was
so years Of age and had been ill one
week.
The funeral will be held at ST.
Mary's church. Bridgeport at 10
o'clock Thursday morning. Father
Lyddy will be celebrant of the mass
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20
Captain Hartley Defends
Marriages on the Seas

Los Angeles, July 20 P>-Cap-
tain Lowell II. Smith,, leader of the
United States army around the
world airplane fight and Mrs. Made
laine c. Symington of Los Angeles,
were married here yesterday. They
sailed for Honolulu. where Capt.
Smith will be stationed.
The bride obtained divorce here
a year ago from Lieut.. Commander
Thomas A. Symington OF the navy.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20
SEEKS RELEASE FROM JAIL

Hartford, Conn, July 90 PD -
Peter Kopczenski, the man with
out a country" will appear before
Federal Judge Edwin S. Thomas
here August on a writ of habeas
corpus. He is attempting TO effect
his release from Hartford county
jail.
Poland refuses to accept the man
who has a criminal record while
the United States government wants
to deport him as an undesirab BILE
alien.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20
Vatican Cardinals
Studying Garden Work

Rome, July 20 Pl-The vatican
gardeners have temporarily sus-
pended labor while a special COM
mission of cardinals studies means
OF reorganizing their work.
The actual work of caring for the
vatican gardens, it is asserted, re-
quircs only a small part of the per-
sonnet actually employed. The num-
Der of workers has increased over
system by which the men have
brought in their sons, nephews and
other young relatives to help them.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20
Chimpanzee's Blood Is
Nearly Like Humans

New York, July 90 LP-Chemis-
try can prove that the blood OF a
chimpanzee or an orang utan is
more closely related to human blood
than to the blood Of common
monkeys, DIR. H. Gideon Wells told
students at the summer session of
Columbia university In lecture
yesterday.
Indeed" DR.. Wells continued.
the bloods Of anthropoids are
more closely related to human blood
than tn ebloods of horses are to
donkeys."
DR.. Wells said his conclusions
were upheld by recent discoveries in
the Identification of protein in blood
specimens.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20

leave DR.. Norris church.
DR.. Norris said last night he had
cancelled an engagement TO speak
at the Calvary Baptist church in
New York Aug. l. He declined to
comment on reports that the rector
of the New York church would ask
him to cancel the engagement If the
story of the shooting was authentic.
He said he would conduct revival
meetings here instead.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20
BEBE LIKE CINDERELLA
Movie Queen Laughs When Advised
That Paddock Was Knighted BY
kim OF Montenegro.

Hollywood, Cal, July 90 P-Bebe
Daniels last night learned for the
first time and with much glee that
Charles Paddock, to whom she an
nounced her engagement. Saturday,
has title to knIghthood as wen as
title to sprinting honors.
"Tha.'s q GOOD one: wait until /
tell Charlie" sa { Bebe when an in
terviewer asked her what title she
would claim afteI she marries Sir
Char.as." whom she has known but
five weeks.
When assured that the king OF
knighicd the sprint king
in Paris. in 1919. Miss Daniels
gasped:
That's just like Cinderella. I'M
aine marrying a real knight"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20
Deaths
Joseph GaieMSki.

Joseph GaJeWSkl.
Joseph Gajewski. 40 years old, and
resident of the northwestern sec
ton of the city for many years, died
at midnight last night after a short
illness. He was a baker. Surviving
him are his wife, Eva, two sons, and
five brothers.
Funeral services will be held to-
morrow morning at s o'clock at the
Russian Orthodox church. Interment
will be in Fairyiew cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20
Policemen Doing Strike
Duty Get Definite Orders

Boston, July 20 @PlBoston po-
licemen assigned to special duty in
connection wit hthe strike at the
milk plant of Alden Brothers COM
pany, have been ordered by Super
intendent of Police Crowley to con-
fine their duties to the protection of
property and preserving order.
A general order was issued after
complaints had been made by the
union officials that policemen as
signed to the Roxbury and Dorches-
ter milk stations were not only
driving milk wagons. and reading
the cards." but also delivering milk.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20
Mrs. Sarah Il, Atwater

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah L.
Atwater, mother of Jesse F. Atwa-
ter, transportation manager Of the
American Hardware Corp, were
held this afternoon at o'clock at
the home of her son, % Trinity
street. Rev. Samuel Sutcliffe. pas
tor of ST. Marks church. officiated.
Interment was in Forestville Gene
tery
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20

roberies of the Merck Chemical Co.
at Railway recovered $4,000 worth
of narcotics stoleh from the firm,
July 5 and a complete safe blowing
outfit stolen from a Perth Amboy
welder today. The stolen property
was found in two private garages.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20
LISTENS TO SUGGESTIONS

London, Jul y20 LP - Premier
Baldwin last night receive da depu-
tation of churchmen, including 10
bishops from the Anglican and Free
churches and discussed with them
the churchman's program for peace
further subsidy by the government.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20
$500 Reported Stolen
At Polish Orphanage

A former inmate of the Polish Or
phanage is suspected of the theft of
approximately 800 from the insti-
tuition, according to report to the
police last night. The detective bu-
reau is investigating.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20
Funerals
Frederick c. Tomlinson

Funeral services for Frederick c.
Tomlinson, veteran station agent of
the New York, New Haven & Hart
ford railroad of about % years
service, will be held tomorrow aft
ernoon at 2 o'clock at Read Memo
rial chapel. Bridgeport. Burial will
be in Read Memorial cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20
GIVES TABLE TO FIREMFN

Edward n. Smith OF the Smith
Business School has given a mahog-
any table TO the fire department and
it will be used as dining table at
the central station on Commercial
street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20
John Niecykowski

Funeral services for John Miecz-
kowski of 81 Broad street were held
this morning at 1880 o'clock al
Sacred Heart church. A requiem
high mass was celebrated, Interment
was in Sacred Heart cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20
Mrs. Anna Nelson.

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna
Nelson widow of Philip Nelson. were
held this afternoon at o:S0 o'clock
in Erwin chapel. Rev. Abel A. ALL
quist. pastor of the First Lutheran
church. officiated. Burial was in
Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20
Carlo CayaIIa

The funeral of Carlo Cavalla,
whose body was found in Towers
pond In Berlin Saturday, was held
at his late home, 10 Daley avenue,
yesterday afternoon. Interment
was In st. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20
LOOT / SRECOVERED

Perth Amboy, n. j.. July 90 Up
Detectives on the trail of a gang
believed to be responsible for recent
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20
Wall Street Briefs

June was the fourth successive
month in which the worlds output
OF zinc showed a decline. Countries
that produced Sc per cent last year
turned out 90,719 tons against 9S,-
SOS in May.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20

Consolidated net profit of Postom
Cereal Co. for the first half of 1926
was s6,o7S,GSS.. equal to S4l5 a
share on the common stock. against
s5.126,325 or $3.50 a share in the
first half of 1925.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20
TREASURY STATEMENT

treasury odldhCe .'.'' SZlVtlSo, Al
New York Exchanges, 963,OOo,-
900; balances, $4,000, 600.
Boston - Exchanges, $4,000, 900;
balances, 100000.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20

In two Irish counties, FermanagH
and Tyrone, the men outnumber the
women by 5000.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-20

Stockholders of Tennessee Cop
per and Chemical Corporation will
vote August is on promised issue
of 100000 OF 5 year six per cent
convertible debenture gold bonds. 1t
is proposed to issue only $500, 900
of the bonds at present which will
be made convertible on a sliding
scale.
q The worlds production of lead in
June is calculated at 1I4.151 tons
against 113.SS9 tons in May and
105,966 in April.
New financing offered for public
subscription today exceeded s32.-
100000 which included an issue of
$15.5oN,o00 Wabash Railway Co.
refunding and general mortgage
five per cent gold bonds, series B,
bought by Kuhn. Loeb & Co. sub
Ject to approval OF the interstate
commerce commission.
Stock of the Brockway Motor
Truck corporation has been placed
on an annual cash dividend basis of
81 share with quarterly payment
of so cents, an increase Of 121s
cents. 4 new quarterly stock
dividend of per cent also was de-
clared, both cash and stock being
payable to holders OF record July
%.