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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-15
Uncle San, Runs Still

In a certain building in Washing
ton, belonging to the Treasury de-
partment, the government is running
corn whisky still. Nothing, how
ever, comes out of it now except pure,
harmless water. Confscated in a raid
and turned over to the Treasury de-
partment garage. the apparatus is used
to distili water for government storage
atteiies.-Popular Science Monthly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-15

Jimmy Perch was filming his way
idly along through the spiscatorial
realm when he met Charlie Channel.
cat.
did you hear the news" painted
Charlie who seemed to be ip q hurry.
.No-what2'
Sammy Trout just dropped dead"
"What was it-heart trouhle2'
swell, shock-the same thing. He
overheard fisherman from whom ha
had got away telling how big he vast
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-15
Fish Haze Nicknanees

As rule, sea fish, not river fish,
have nicknames. The red mullet, for
instance, is often called the sea wood
cock because of it's taste, and the dab
is sometimes known as salter
Fishermen. call the hake the sea
pike because its shape is little like
that of the pike, and they term a
founder flock or fluka.
One Of the gurnards has the name of
cuckoogurnard, by reason of the odd
sound 1t makes when caught.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-15
Gigantic Pie

One hundred years ago. gigantic
PIE was lifted out Of the oven. The
cook was Mrs. Tagg of Eccleshall,
England. The pie contained a goose
a hare, turkey, a brace of RheasaAts,
a couple Of rabbits. two pigeons, a
couple Of partridges and two tongues
IT was culinary masterpiece, measur-
Ing two yards long, yard wide and
two feet Deep outdoing the famous
sing a song Of sixpence" hlackbird
pie.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-15
Birth of Wireless

The first wireless message sent from
a ship at sea was dispatched from the
American liner st. Paul to the Needles
November 10, 1899. the vessel being
then &C miles from the land station.
The wireless was first used In saw
ing lives early In 1909, when Jack
Binns sent out his memorable call for
help from the stricken ocean liner
Republic. after its collision with the
Florida off Nantucket
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-15
China's Olympic Games

More than 5000 years ago China
had gladiators who met in a contest
somewhat like the modern Olympic
games. These gladiators amused and
thrilled the crowds not only with
fancy Juggling, but with real en-
counters between champions, one de-
Tending himself with scimitar while
the challenger tried to plunge a long
spear into his body. Their skill would
hold the audience breathless. There
is an effort on to revive these feats
of skill And strength.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-15
Encouraging

Frank Lawrence went on location
with Sam ROrk's First National Unit
and stepped into a roadside cafe,
lured by the sign "ROast Chicken"
After waiting until he nearly fell
asleep he called the girl and de-
manded where his chicken wds.
SIT will be here pretty quick" the
girl assured him. "The cook hasn't
killed 1t yet. but she's gotten in a
couple of nasty hlows."-Los Angeles
Times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-15
Figure This One

"If there were three crows on a
fence post and shot one. how many
would be leftT'
1.-TWO left"
"I'm afraid you don't get the point.
Let me repeat Vie joke. There were
three crows on a fence post. shot
one, How many would be leftT
1.-TWO left"
mo. None would be left, because
| shot one. then the other two would
fly away"
"lsn't that what I said? Two left"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-15

Startled by a peculiar noise, Mrs.
James Hennessey of Hillsboro, N. H.,
looked out of the window just in time
to see crow flying low with part
ridge clutched tightly in it's talons.
Mr.. Hennessey gave chase, and the
bird, hampered with the weight of the
partridge, dropped it and escaped.
The partridge soon died, however.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-15
Flour From Soy Bean

A scientist of the Vienna Physio-
logical institute is reported to have
produced -four from the soy bean
which has an immense value as
foodstuff and contains the only plant
albumen which is equal in value to the
expensive animal albumen.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-04-15

One of the easiest things in the
world is to fiatter a man who tlatters
himself that he can't be fiattered.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-07
CHICKEN RETURNS EGGS
 FOR GARDEN TRUCK
Chased Ont of Harrison, \. Y, Gar den as Marau,ler. She settles
 on Porch

Greenwich. Oct. The goose Of fable fame has nothing or a big hearted hen in Harrison. With tho price Of fresh eggs soaring this hen is simply giving eggs away.
 A few days ago q resident of low CT Harrison avenue espied a Rhode Island Red hen pocking at fresh vegetables in the garden. He had TO hens, and so he commenced 10 hurl rocks, sticks and other missiles at the female of the domestic fowl family.
 The hen took refuge in clump Of bushes. The man muttered un- kind words as h. walked into his house.
 The following morning the anger ed man went to his front porch to get his newspaper. when he espied an egg, badly broken, on the porch. He suspected the hen. who evidently meant to return fruit for voec- tables
 As the evening darkness came on Mrs. Hon perchc1 on the railing Of the same porch. Eighteen hours later tha man again went 10 his porch for the newspaper and again he found an egg badly broken.
 "If that darn hen would lay rub ber eggs she could perch on my porch, the man told his wife, who suggested the building Of nicely
New Britain herald., 1927-10-07
UPHOLDS SCALPERS
Pittsburgh Judge Discharges Two Accused of Charging ENorbitant Prices For PaStcboards.

Pittsburgh, Oct. ' LP-World series tickets scalpers found favor today in the eve Of Police Magis- trate John W, Orie who after con dcmning the method Of ticket dis tribution by the Pittsburgh Nation als ordered the discharge of two men who were charged with scalp ing.
 If it is all right for Barney Drey- fuss tOWnCr Of the Piratcs), 10 charge five times the regular price for baseball tickets, why shouldn't scalpers be allowed to double their money" salG the magistrate when called upon to pass judgment on the two men. The judge did not touch upon the city ordinance on which the arrests of a score Of acalpors were based This ordinance forbils the sale Of amusement tick cts for more than face value
 Magistrate Orie ordered Hymen IabeIle and Clarence Beck, both Of Pittsburgh, discharged. and said that three other men charged with scalning, would be freed when they appear before him.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-07
SERBIAN GENERAL
 IS ASSASS|NATED
K0VaCheVitCh StirS CIamor in
 Belgrade

Belgrade, Jugo- -Slavia, Oct : lP, Aroused over the murder ot Brig G"n. Kovachevitch at Istip ycster- day, the Jugo-Slavs are demanding that the strongest measures be taken against Bulgaria.
 Gen. Kovachevitch was shot down from behind and his assa ssins escaped, but Gen. Ha2itch. in com mand of the border troops, reported tonight that two of the murderers had been captured.
 Two Ministerial Councils werc held in the course of the day, and decided to proclaim martial law in the districts contiguous to Bulgaria. In the meantime a note couched in peremptory language has been pre- pared for despatch 10 Bulgaria, de handing guarantees for the future and satisfaction for the past mis- docds of the comitadjis Grregulars)
 Gen. Koyachevitch, who lived al the end of a narrow lane. had just arrived at the door of his home ac- companied by q priest and friend named JewremOvitCh when three shots were fired. One missed it's mark, the second pierced the Gen erals head and the third beddod it- self in his heart, killir-y him on the spot.
 The assassins stood fifteen races away in 2 church portal at the end G- inc lane On bs SnOr U.bprf. they stood they left q bomb. alleged to bo of Bulgarian origin. with its fuse lightod to cover their retreat
New Britain herald., 1927-10-07
No Justification for
 State Bond Issuance

Hartford, Conn. Oct. ' tP'-Whf,- the preseu Tt unprecedentedly large cash balance Of approximately $35,- n00,Qg0 remains in the state treas ury, there can be no justification for the issuance Of state bonds, a firm of expert accountants employed by the state board of finance and con trol reported yesterday to the board. The report was made public today.
 The state has enough money 10 provide for all its services and ey- pand them and 10 finance q highway construction program through this balance tH" report said.
 The chief problem, according 10 the accountants. is 10 make this money available for uso between now and the next session Of the leg islature, which Is the carlies. opor- tunity for Iogtslation appropriatins the money for needs.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-07
PASTOR ASKS FREEDOM
 AT TRIAL FOR BIGAMY
Aged Man. III, Tells of Hardshlps and Wants 10 Return 10 Wife
 and Child.

Charoltta. \. C.. Oct. : LQl - < plea that this poor old gray-haired man with bent shoulder and a faulty mind' be allowed 10 "go back to Virginia 10 his wife and boy, who will nurse him back to health" was made today to the superior court jury here trying the Rev. Willis T. Jordan for bieamy by J. Cliss New ell, attorney. who began argument for the defense.
 The case is expected to reach the jury about noon tomorrow Solicitor John C. Carpenter will present the case of the state and Tom r. Jimlson will close for the defense.
 The unfolding Of life history of struggles. marked in its early years by brutal treatment and hardships, as told by the minister. charged with illegally marrying Mrs. Emma Langride here Aug. l9, and the eX pert testimony of Dr. John E. $. Davidson. Charlotte alienist, featur- ed today's proceedings. Dr, David son testified that Jordan suffered with 9 progressive type of arterio- sclerotic demcntia and senile psycho- SIS and was not responsible for his actions.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-07
FEW SHOES IN INDIA

London, Oct tlp-The Hindus of India have several excellent req sons for not buying more American made shoes, although more and more they are buying leather shoes made in Europe. In the first place d large part of the population go barefoot; secondly, many prefer sandals and slippers; thirdly, the COW is held sacred and the orthodox do not dare 10 put the skin 10 such base uses; and lastly, th" average in- come is approximately S15 a year and shoes haven't place in the family budgets,
New Britain herald., 1927-10-07
City, Items

Mrs. John F, Loughery of Eo- rerts street has returned to her home from New England Baptist hospital, Boston. Mass, where she underwent an operation.
 Among the local fans attending the Worlds Series games in New York are John Dehm, Howard Blinn. Dr. Henry Martin, George Hoffman, George Dobson. P. ]. Riley and Edward Restella, John L. Doyle and F., J NilleriCk will attend tomorroW's game.
 Thomas Dayon Of 115 Beaver street reported 10 the police today that the battery was stolen from his automobile while 1t was parked in his yard last night.
 Hillary Woods of 70 Cottage Place reported to the police today the theft of his bicycle from the Cen tral Junior High school.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-07
MEX|CANSEXECUTE TWO MORE LEADERS.
 TIE BODY ID TREE
(Continued From First Pagel

Wa ashington 10 reveal 10 the state department hls version of conii- rlons m Mexico.
 The Light also says that forces Of Gen. Arnplfo Gomez. Mexican presl- dcrtiaI candidate now in the field against President Gales. joined hands with the HIarta interests a' 2 conference in San AntonIo.
 Of Prominent Family
 De Ia Huerta, member or p fam fly long politically active in tleEioo himself had held no political posi- non since becoming an officer Of tan Mexican army in 1910. His entry into the United States in 1924 ra- suited from his being sent on a com mission to the state of Sualoa 1ao revolutionary disturbances of 1a22- 4 prevented the completion of hls mission and he fed across the bor- der. where American authorities re- gently brought against him the charges Of arms srnuerlinE.
 The slam mans brother. Aiolfo De Ia Huerta. assumed the office os provisional president ot Mexico in 1a2o when the Carranza rcEime was overthrown. He l-ftit when AlVaro ObrAgon was elected president seven months later and became secretary of the treasury He also fed 10 the United States during the revolution ary disturbances of 1ac3-24 where he has remained snCe.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-07
APPEAL CITY COURT DECISION

Elizabeth Hosephian et al have appealed to the court of common pleas from the decision of JudGe Henry P. Roche of the city court, in W hich judgment was awarded James II. Hills, in an action for Sl,500 damages brought against her. Bro smith &, Maxwell attorneys for the defendant, filed notice of an appeal with the clerk of courts today.
 Hills was awarded d judgment for S494.55 damages, the suit having re- suited from an automobile accident at Cooks Corner, Plainville. on June 1a last. C. F. Gaffnev represented him
New Britain herald., 1927-10-07
Finds Married Office
 Girls Hard to Manage

Atlantic City, N. J., Oct. UP) Stenogra phors are hard to disci- pline after they are married, F. L.. Rowland, of Lincoln. Neb., told the office mana cement conference Of the Metropolitan Life Association in convention here,
 He said the average period of service for young business women was three years, after which they marry.
 Dr. Wade Wright of New York city assistant medical director O. the company, pictured the typica! woman office worker as having poor carriage, fiat chest and prominent abdomen"
 Because they work In overloaded offices, badly lighted and ventilat- ed, their death rate is much higher than that of women workers in oth- CT lines, he concluded.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-07
Still rurSus Rebels

Mexico City. Oct7 lP-Maneuver iov the federal commanders 10 force the rebel troops under Generals Arnulfo Gomez and Hector Armada into battle positions are still going on. according to official adTlces to the presidential bureau.
 The rebels are hidden in and around the slopes of large hill near Perote in the state of Vera Cruz with the faderals in the val leys on either side, The govern ment troops, in two columns led by Generals Jesus AEuirre and Coma To Escobar. are striving either to surround the rebels effectively or force them into 8 decisive combat.
 With approximately 5000 men, the tederals considerably outnumber the rebels and the government professes confidence in the outcome.
 The government military com manders in all the other states of the republic report tranquil condi- tions. General Alvarez, President Gales chief of staff, announced,
 The presidential bureau declares that there have been further seces- sions from the Gomez rebel band.
 Press dispatches say the Come rebels executed General Manuel Cells and two other unnamed ottl- cers who attempted to leave them and reioin the loyal army.
 The newspapers also have reports that three more federal officers have been executed in Mexico City, charged with implication in the TO volt They are listed as General Jose Moran Col Enrique Barrios Gomez and General Luis c. Hermo- sillo.
 Arrest Of Felix r. pal7vicini, prominent author and journalist. for investigation on charges of his i'm plication in the revolt is announced by the presidential bureau
New Britain herald., 1927-10-07
Walsh Is Elected Head
 Of New Haven Lawyers

New Haven, Conn, Oct. tPl-- Walter J. Walsh of this city was chosen president of the New Haven County Bar association at the an nual meeting Of the organization here today He succeeds Philip Pond of this city who has held the of flee of president for the past three years
 Other officers elected include Harrison Hewitt vice president; na- niel J. Bailey. secretary and James E. Wheeler, treasurer.
 Both President Walsh and ex- president Pond said they saw evi- dences that the recommendations of the association for relief of court congestion were being applied to the expedition of cases.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-07
HANGING IS DELAYED

Springfield, H., Oct, { ttP)- Charles Birger, gang leader. sen fenced 10 be hanged for murder. was granted a stay of execution to- day pending review of his case by the Illinois supreme court.
 Birger was sentenced to die Oct. 15 for complicity in the murder Of Mayor Joe Adams of West City, H.. His attorneys filed application for q writ of error.
 The supreme court, under its rul- ing today, will review the case to determine whether Birger's trial in Franklin county was fair.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-07
Blind War Veteran
 Is Cheeyed bv Bride

New York, Oct, 7 fP'-The bride he has never seen is leading Vim cenzo D'Amico back along the trail of happiness he lost when blinded n poison gas attack during the world war.
 The couple met only six months ago. D'Amico liked Concetta's voice and his sister assured him that Con cctta was beautiful. The family did not know they were lovers until yes tcrday, when they announced their marriage at the municipal building chapel and their intention to estab- fish 2 home in the Bronx.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-07
GOLF TOURNEY OPENS.

Manchester, Mass. Oct. Rl- opening Of the two-daNs' golf tour nament for the Lesley cup at the Essex Country club here today, SCOT ing three points In the early play to two for Canada, one for New York and none for Pennsylvania Four somes and singles were played ei- multaneously by members of ten man teams and the first points re- turned were on the initial foursomes, In this group Boston defeated New York and l, Pennsylvania and 5. and Canada and l. Canada defeat ed New York and 2. and Pennsyl- vania and i. New York defeated Pennsylvania up
New Britain herald., 1927-10-07
Three States Racing
 To Cat Gas Prices

New York, Oct. 7-GasoIine pri- cos-cutting warfare has started in three states Illinois, Ohio and Mi chigan reporting decreases of from 2 to 5 cents q gallon. The largest cut was made in New Orleans, where the price dropped from IS 1-2 to 15 1-2 cents a gallon in two weeks
 Expected reduction in crude oil prices are reported from the Texas field, in part due to the price war between the pan handle and the west Texas fields.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-07
Mt. Hood Will Offer
 Unique Landing Place

Hood River, Ore, Oct. ' (UP)- One of the most unique airplane landing fields in the world will b" ready for use next spring, high up on the east slope of Mt. Hood, Ore gon's great ice-capped mountain.
 Forest rangers cleared the field this summer and fall II is near Brook Meadows at an elevation Of 4,oo0 feet and by spring will be in perfect condition for use. The run way is long enough 10 accommodate
New Britain herald., 1927-10-07
WRIGHT AGAIN ACCUSED
EN-Wife. Arrested For Mailing Ob-
 scene Letter, Charges Architect
 With Living With Olga Milanov,

Madison, Wis, Oct tP1-Miriam Noel Wright. divorced wife of Frank Lloyd Wright, architect, appeared before States Attorney General John Reynolds and asked that he prose cute her former husband on 3 statutory charge. Mrs. Wright was arrested Wednesday on charges of sending an obscene letter through the mails. Reynolds referred Mrs Wright 10 Gov. Zimmerman.
 Mrs. Wright alleges her former husband is living with Olga Mllanov at the Wright home in violation of divorce stipulation
New Britain herald., 1927-10-07
Chilean Ambassador Is
 Hurt in Auto Accident

Washington Oct P,-Senor Charles Davila, new ambassador from Chile to Washington, was cut about the fact and neck hero today when a taxicab in which he was rid bile. The ambassador, who just pre- sented his credentials to President Coolidge yesterday, was taken to a. hospital for treatment and later re- turned to the Chilean embassy.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-07

pesos for his release. Federal troops were reported sent from Tepic to at tack the bandits.
 While Texas border points con tinued quiet, the body ot Tomas Treyine, Mexican customs officer was found in the Rio Grande about co miles west Of Brownsville Five bullet wounds in the head caused re ports that ha may have been eNeCUt-
New Britain herald., 1927-10-07

grounder over second base and throwing him out.
 one run, two hits. no errors, one let.
 Yank,cs-S Spencer went Tn 10 catch for Pittsburgh. Lazzeri up. Ball l. outside Strike l, called. Ball 2. in side. Strike 2. called. Cyengros was working fast curve continually Foul, ball three, high outside. Rhyme threw out Lazzeri at the initial bag Dugan up. Strike l. called. Strike two, called, Ball l, low. Dugan singled sharply through the box. Bongough up. Ball 1. wide, Rhyme threw out Bcngough at first, Dugan going to second. ePnnock up. Pen mock batted right handed this time. Ball one. low. Strike, swung. Strike ?, called. Foul. Traynor took a hit from Pennock, and threw him out.
 No runs, one hit, no errors, one
New Britain herald., 1927-10-07
ON SCHOOL PAPER STAFF

Miss Jacauellne Silverman, darRh- ter of MT. and Mrs. S. silverman Of fl Trinity street, was elected tp the staff of the Record. a weekly paper published by the Women's college Of Brown university, Providence. R. I, Miss Silverman graduated from New Britain Senior High In February, 1927.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-07
Professional Boxing
 Revived in Ansonia

IIr'f0rd, Ocf. ! lPI-ThoN0s T iipuijh3n and l'r. C. It, Morccr totu of Ansonia. have been 1unoiut- od respectively deputy athlo'o commissioner and medical .>amiu- .r lYr Ausonja, St"fo Athletic Com missioner Thomas nouohUo al uo0ar"I today. Professional noune is tn be revived ln Ansonm t-As falI after il two years lapse. q Iinon~ for 'Ae purpose having bon issued by Commissioner Donohuc rotay
New Britain herald., 1927-10-07
Legislature Backs Gales

Mexico City. DCt. : lF-Af'or vol ing its confidence in Pres1en' Gales, The senate today expelled .rom th" national congress three Of its mem hers who ware reported to have taken the field with General Arnulfu Goma2.
 CauIor Cia1rar7o. whose expulsion al=a wa= demanded h-eauss he was considered a rorvont an'I-reelec-ion- I~t. was not included in the cXnHl- sion orG,r. fas senate declaring I only intended to punish those Of lrs members 0ta revo'.d and would not punish a man m'rs'y because he l.fI contrary opinions.
 Body shown tn Public
 <ozeI.- sonora. Mexico. Oct !. -lP-Th. 6oIy oe Alfonso De La lm.rt5. brother of A1olfo De La Iiuorta. former provisional president of N.ztco. was brought into this border city al 5 a. m. this morning,
 The body was brought in on flat car bv General Aeuirre Of the Mexican fs5.raI army, who was zaht with 1oo men to hunt for De Ia Huarta yesterday when the latter was seen at Imuree. Go miles from hare.
 General Azuirr7 reported that he came upon De La Huerta and nine companions. one Of whom was Gen oral Baron Medina, several miles east Of Imurez. The other eight were Yaqui Indians.
 De Ia Huerta and his officer companion gave battle and were literally riddled with bullets, ac- cordine to Agnirre. The eight In dians fled at the approach of the faderals
 he La Huerta s body, wrapped ir an oily tarpaulin, with the head un. covered. was taken to the plaza hera where 1t was left exposed to t-, view of the populace.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-07
CHIC. RIIi HN TO FAVOR

London, Oct. CP'-A campaign in Great Britain 10 make pow.ar inc Use of checks or "chequoa" as 'AoE oea known there, has resulted in virtually doubing the nWulU n-'5 in slightly morr than d"eaa,- "'Ha4une' lost popularity ln 1918. "h.n rhe stamp duty Wa4 doubled but haE. reroyarnd even thnueh 1T .o-ts aaoW ,i c'nts to handle on" '''haWalots." really bank receipts. now ara h.ns us-i 10 some 'St.ut as tl.y 5o1a. tho duty