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The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1927-06-16
Carburetor Wisdom

In making carburetor adjustments,
an operation the owner usually per-
forms when the engine is cold, the
new adjustment should be given a
chance to prove itself before another
change is made. That is, after MAX
Ing a change the engine should be run
for a couple of miles, even IL 1t mis-
fires at the beginning while it is still
cold. 1t may be that after it has
warmed up to normal running tenn
perature, the new adjustment will
prove satisfactory.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1927-06-16
point out that man demands

point OUT mat man demands
thoroughbred horses, cattle,
sheer, dogs and cats and they
dream of a Utopia such as H.
G.Wells dtscribes-in which men
and women will be thorough
breds, mentally, morally and
physically.
None will gainsay that most,
if not all, Of society's ills spring
from those who are subnormal
mentally, morally or physically.
Normal men and women are not
found in the ls,asylums, san
atoriums and poor houses. But
doesn't the fact, that only a
small portion of civilized man
is deficient mentally, morstly
or physically, indicate that
humanity was well along On the
of horses, for while he
long before the first eugenic
title for himself?
Man cannot apply to himself
the same laws of directed pro-
he observes in the
breeding of horses,for while
is master of the lower animals
he is not yet complete master
of himself.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1927-06-16
Maryland Land For Sale

| have 1872 IL acres of unde-
veloped land near Beltsville, Nd,
onlv & 10 m;las from Washing
ton, D. C. Think of the future
near a city of 100000 people and
the Capitol of the United States.
This land is ideal for trucking
and poultry raising.
Will sell farms of 5 to 20 acres
each.
Terms; A very small cash
payment and Ia ance in seven
years.
For particulars write to
DR.. J. A. SOMERS,
Beltsville, Md.
Advt.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1927-06-16
Arrest Noise Makers

Under an ordinance forbidding I'M
necessary noises In ST. Louis, Mo-,
drivers of trucks, taxis and automo-
biles who allow their vehicles to back
fire and who use sirens will be ar
rested.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1927-06-16
Rural Churches Losing Membership by Follow
ing Ancient, Out-of-Date Methods



He fashioned des Of the Goddess city has been reversed
and the Goddess country statistics the religion Of
~ these vegrea American groups to be accepted
Country people, who for long time considered SIM
pie and religious lot Of folk have umped in their religious status
Nshsht cent Of the memb Of the Episcopal church in the
urban group Of the American population while only II cent
found in tie country rural group
Out Of than 900 living in rural America less
than s,Ooo,s members Of any religious body
The idea that the country folk simple and religious
pp and that they than make for the lack Of religion in the
0sa ei Aas held sway years. We have not realized how
rualliA today has changed.
yevsl roads, advanced methods Of farming, automobiles and
recently such institutions the rural school
ths ssa1ons while th rural church still tries to
tnssa aag % M a and fellow ancient and outodate methods
SSN vonlsfevhy failed reach thu country people
hssn that have not known the facts We have
.sa known that paeps constitute of the great
.sssesl niAaAs ass whore than
aa sevagaB vis trainings vhers the efforts OF
rkxpus es ssn daspated In useless compe-
Aa.vAis vAn. Ia sA3 aaaaas g ytAalt MaR
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The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1927-06-16
Europe Getting Together.

Excessive trade BEARERS in Eu-
rope have claimed the attention
Of the International Economic
Conference meeting in Geneva.
It is being found out that small
countries-scme of them no lar
ger than a good sized county in
the United States-can not exist
by shutting off trade with one
another, which tariffs were not
imposed so much for commercial
purposes as for political expedi-
ency and because of international
The tariffs, besides be-
ing excessive, are not scientific
ally administered. In fact they
are not tariffs: they are contriv-
ances throttling to the flow Of
commerce. Europe must first gel
together if it expects to look to
the Western world for peace.
The recommendation of the Eco
nomic Conference is a hopeful
sign of progress.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1927-06-16
Wisconsin Police
Teaches Drivers

Chief of Police w. e. O'Con-
nor Of Juneau, Wis, has de-
vised a scheme all his own to
impress upon motorists the I'M
portance of arterial stop signs.
He compels offending drivers to
take another try at the arterial,
making a complete stop In ac-
cordance with the traffic rules.
The plan is said to be effective,
and the first day the chief had
numerous tourists and local
drivers taking the same route
twice through the city's main
street. No arrests were made.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
JUDGE SKEP7ICAL ON
 CRIPPLED CHILD PLEA
Hungerford Thinks Ned leys Overdid It, Fines
 Them $500

Their plea about the crippled child would naturally appeal to ones sympathies, but I believe it was overdone." Judge w. c. Hungerford said in police court this morning as he imposed a fine of s200 and costs on Edwin N. Medley, son of Chief of police of Greenwich. and $100 ard costs on his wife. Mrs. Hazel Medley, each of whom pleaded guilty to two counts of liquor law violation in their home. A Wellington street, when arraigned in police court Mon- day morning.
 Continuing, Judge Hungerford said he believes the Nedleys en- gagged in the liquor business on an extensive scale and realized large profits. The pleaded guilty and had no defense except the story of their efforts to raise sufficient money through the sale of liquor. to pay for an operation on their son, who Is lame.
 The Nedleys were arrested follow ing a raid on their home by Officers Stadler, Cosgrove and Collins last Saturday night. Mrs. Medley as- sumed the responsibility of owner ship of AZ quarts of alleged liquor which were seized, and she was noti- fled to be in court Monday morning. The next day her husband was also arrested and when the eases came up for disposition he made the plea of the crippled child and his wife declined to make a statement. They were not represented by counsel.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
CLERGYMAN DROPS 3,700
 MEMBERS OF HIS FLOCK
Tennessee Church. Gocrs Had Re- fused to Give Up Dancing
 and Thcater- Going.

Memphis. Tenn, Jan. 21 Ps- What should pastor do with those members of his congregation, if any, who refuse to sign the church covenant and continue their danc- ing. card playing and theater going?
 The problem for months vexed Dr. James B. Leavell. pastor of the First Baptist church of Houston, Texas, and finally he arrived at solution. He expelled them.
 Dr. Leavell dropped 3,700 mem- bers of his congregation from the church roll he told the Southern Baptist Sunday school conference. Now, he said, the remaining 1900 are doing better work and mak- ing more progress than did the B. 800 members"
 A few excluded persons sought an injunction in the courts to restrain him from such conduct, the pastor remarked. adding that the court in formed the petitioners that "a Bap- tist church is an autonomous body and is capable of administering such discipline as it may feel necessary"
 pr. Leavell, explained that he didn't eXpel the members because they played cards, danced. and at tended theaters but because they would not sign the church covenant. He added that the covenant, among other things, would have obligated them to attend services of the church. forego worldly amusements read their bibles and pray for one another"
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
Mother Lqys Deah Of Infant
 to Chilly Home Without Food
Husband Stayed Away Even While Babe Was Dead,
 She Says in Pressing Non-Support Charge

year and five months, respectively. The New Britain Welfare Asscocia- tion and the charity department of the city have been helping her, she said, the expense of burying the in fant having been, paid by the city.
 Feared Her Father Would Shoot.
 Blancatto, who gave his age as 25 and his occupation a barber, de- nied that his wife and children were without coal and food when he left. He was out of work, he said, and went to New York hoping to earn a living. His mother gave fuel to his wife while he was absent. he said. He admitted, under cross eXamina- ton by Prosecuting Attorney J. G. Woods, that he had not communi- cated with his wife or the probation officer during his absence. The req son he did not go home when his in fant was dead was that his wife's father had threatened to kill him on sight, he said. He was afraid 10 go home, he said.
 Attorney McDonough told the court he felt the best solution of the case would be to impose a substan tial jail sentence on Blancatto and suspend execution in order that he may obtain employment and dis charge his family duties. The little family has been disrupted several times and the fault appears to lie
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New Britain herald., 1927-01-21

Testifying against her husband, who was charged with non support, Mrs. Joseph Blancatto told Judge Hungerford in police court this morning that her infants death about five weeks ago was caused by a cold contracted because of lack of heat and proper nourishment, and that her husband did not come home even when the little one was dead. When he left her with three chill dren early one morning, she thought he was going out to seek employ ment, but several days passed and she heard nothing of him. There was no coal in the cellar and no food in the house and she and the children were suffering terribly, she said.
 Finally. her husband came home for an article of clothing and did not inquire about the children or even look at the infant, who had just been taken ill. He stayed only lit tie while and she had not seen him again until she faced him in court this morning. his counsel, Attorney Thomas F. McDonough, having turned him over to the police yes- terday afternoon. Her father. pity ing her, took her into his home at 46 Gilbert street, she said. on learn- ing that she was unable to pay rent and feed herself and the two re- maining children, whose ages are two years and four months, and one
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
ARBITRATION 0F MEXICAN DISPUTE
 APPROVED BY FOREIGN RELATIONS
 COMMITTEE OF SENATE, VOTE 13-3
Prince of Wales Now
 Buys an Electrically
 Operated Hobby Horse

London. Jan. 21 (UP)-The Prince of Wales has purchased an electric hobby horse and has the beast tethered in one of the rooms of St. James palace, which is his London home.
 Wales stable now is as good as that of President Coolidge and just as safe. When weather conditions or social engagements prevent the prince from getting into the open to hunt the fox behind the hounds at Melton Mawbray, he joggles his liver to his own satisfaction aboard Sparks" which may or may not be the name of the new mount. Due to the steed's construction and pacific disposition, it was regarded as morally certain that he will not fall off.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
Suggests Towns and Cities Might Charge for Autos Left in Same Spot Long Time.

Hartford, Jan. 21.-A plan under which towns and cities might tax the parking of automobiles in their busiest streets is preached by Motor Vehicle Commissioner Stoeckel in the January bulletin of the state motor vehicle department. He says that "a car parked all day in a busy city street ought to pay road rent to the city" and that the main object to be gained is mot the col lection of revenue but to get rid of as many parked cars as possible"
 Notwithstanding the fact that peo- pie of common sense and vision have almost invariably laughed long and heartily" whenever the idea has been mentioned by the commits sioner he says that he has faith in the plan which might be considered by the legislature as the basis of a law to help solve the parking prob lem. The parking problem, he points out, has so many complica- tons in connection with the trans action of general business that "it has seemed to be a superhuman proposition to do anything about it" but he outlined his suggestion with the hope for constructive criticism and that the idea may arouse enough interest so that the longtime parked car may be recognized as nuisance and a menace"
 Parked Cars Traffic Hazard
 His discussion of the subject In the bulletin proceeds on the promise that parked cars today constitute the greatest single classified traffic hazard. The more the streets and highways are cleared of parked cars the safer will they be for all users, and an additional incentive ought to be given to motorists to take their cars off the streets when they intend to stop for prolonged periods.
 The idea can be sustained, he says, on the ground that parked car occupies road space. Every tax im- posed on motor vehicles proceeds, he explains, on the theory of wear and tear on the roads but even the basis takes into account, through factors involved in the wear and tear proposition. the road space occupied.
 Would Pave Way in Assembly
 The plan without detail is that a general enabling act be passed under which cities and towns could determine (a) the limit of parking time, (b) the various streets and
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New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
A. V. STANLEY DIES
 AT BROOKLYN HOME
Rose High in Commercial World From Humble
 Beginning

Albert Walter Stanley. 69 years old, who became a member of the Consolidated Stock Exchange of New York and a high official in several of the largest commercial houses in New York after a humble beginning as a stenographer with North &, Judd Mfg. Co.,, of this city, died early this morning at his home, Is Clark street, Brooklyn, N. Y, after an ill., ness of several weeks.
 He was born in this city, June 21, 1857, the son of the late Walter H. Stanley and Mrs. M. J. Stanley who now lives at the old homestead, II Pearl street. In his youth he at- tended Prof. Camps school and on his graduation he entered Williston Academy.
 His first position was that of sten- ographer for North & Judd, but after a time he resigned to accept a place with tourist organization, the Thomas Cook & Sons company of New York and London. He made several trips abroad with this com pany. He then entered the New York office of Peck & Co.,, and prior to retirement a year ago he was associated with the Foster Pump Works of Brooklyn, N. Y.
 In his younger days he was c1-i11f,1 member of the city band. He was an accomplished pianist, having received instructions from the late Mrs. Mary Ives Steele of Hartford. who was then known as the lead ing instructor in the state.
 Of late years he was very active in the Plymouth church where he served on several of its committees and was offered the position of dea- con on several occasions Recently he broadcast a sermon of the pas tor when the latter found his voice was too weak for the radio.
 Surviving him are his aged mother, Mrs. NJ. J. Stanley, who will observe her 92d birthday an- niversary In April his wife, Mrs. Annie Stanley of Brooklyn. whom he married in 1887; a sister, Miss Isabelle Stanley; three brothers, Robert H. Stanley of Montclair, N. J., Mortimer D. Stanley of Short Beach and Walter P. Stanley of New York city. and several nieces and nephews.
 Relatives in this city are await ing word from New York which will inform them of the funeral arrangements
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
JOHN MAYO, NOTED
 BANDIT, IS CAUGHT
Daring Oklahoma Escaped Convict Taken Without
 Shot Being Fired

Tulsa, Okla, Jan. 21 P)-John Mayo. daring bandit who escaped from jail here early last Sunday, was captured near Tulsa this morning. Mayo held up the jailer and a companion when he broke out and terrorized the guests in a Tulsa hotel. He was armed with several revolvers and a machine gun which were taken from the jail.
 Mayo was key witness in the Hale Ramsey Osage Indian murder trial in Oklahoma last year.
 The capture was effected with out a shot being fired in an old cabin in the sage hills which Sheriff Sanford and six deputies sur rounded.
 Sheriff Sanford knocked at the door. entered the house and found Mayo with revolver in one hand and his trousers and an automatic pistol in the other hand.
 The sheriff covered him with his gun, however, and Mayo dropped Ills gun
 "All right, Bob, you've got me- he said. No trouble"
 Jealousy of his wife was believed to have prompted Mayo's break for liberty just as a parole was almost within his grasp. Leaving the jail, with two guards locked in his cell, Mayo took taxicab to a hotel ln search of his wife and 11-year- old son. AS he broke into their room, he shouted, Where is he?'
 Finding only his wife and son, he rushed into an adjoining room, awakened w. c. Holt, garage en- ploye, and threatened to kill him. Holt was unarmed, however, and Mayo ordered him to leave town in three hours or he would shoot him. Holt fled.
 Mayo had been brought to Tulsa after the trial at Oklahoma City Of w. K. Hale, wealthy cattleman, and John Ramsey, cowboy farmer. who were convicted in federal court and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Henry Roan, Osage Indian. Mayo testified at the trial that Hale asked him to blow up the house of w. E. Smith of Fairfax. Smiths home later was blown up, but Mayo denied implication.
 Application had been made for a pardon for Mayo and it was under stood this was to be signed by Pres ident Coolidge next week.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
Rev. ]. Frank Norris T@tifeS That Chipps PhOned Him He
 Was Coming to Kill Him
HAD BEEN WARNED AND
 WANTED TO GET AWAY
Dramatic Testimony fin Fort Worth Murder Trial Is Halted While De- fendant Recovers Composure- Said That He Had Been Previous 1y Warned Lumberman Was Co., ing To Kill Him That Day.

Courtroom, Austin, Texas, Jan. q (UP)-Graphically and with his voice broken by intermittent sobs. the Rev J. Frank Norris-termed the Texas Tornado"-today told a jury how he shot and killed D. E. Chipps, wealthy lumberman, in the study of Norris million-dollar Bap- tist church at Fort Worth last sum- mer.
 Chipps had threatened to kill him for alleged attacks on several friends of the lumberman, Norris said, and had called at the church to threaten the pastors life.
 "Ill kill you.' the pastor said the lumberman shouted. Then I saw him coming. I reached in the drawer of my desk and grabbed a pistol"
 What did you do then?" his attorney asked,
 In an almost inaudible tone, the pastor, who Is known for his pow erful voice when preaching, replied:
 T shot him.
 The pastor was visibly agitated as he told the dramatic story of the killing. Once he started crying aloud and the questioning ceased until he regained his composure.
 Had Been Warned
 The minister said he had been warned by Fred Holland, police man, that Chipps had made threats against Norris life for the pastors editorial attacks in his church paper, on city officials of Fort Worth.
 Chipps called Norris on the tele- phone and said; I'm coming over to kill you, you - -" the pastor testified.
 That vas a, few minutes befE.'e Chipps was killed by Norris in the latter's church study.
 The pastor was asked concerning events that transpired in the study the afternoon he killed Chipps
 Norris started to speak, fumbled
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New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
MacMurray Intercepted by Cable Message From Kellogg
 While on Way Back Home
PLANS PERFECTED FOR
 PROTECTING AMERICANS
Signals, Flashing at Night, Would Warn Nationals to Hasten to American Compound-U. S. Des- troyer Parroll Goes From Shang- More Serious Every Day.

Washington, Jan. 21 Rl-American Minister MacMurray. en route home for conferences with Secretary Kel- logg, has been intercepted by cable gram and ordered back to Picking as a result of the increasing serious nc of anti foreign demonstrations and rioting in China.
 MT. MacMurray left Peking Jan. IS with his wife and two children. Secretary Kellogg cabled to him at Tokio and points in Korea, but it was not announced where he had been intercepted, the advices merely saying he had received his new in structions.
 Situation Gro-..s Worse
 It was emphasized at the state de- partment that the general increase in the anti-foreign movement and it's spread to Foochow and Annoy within the last day or two, had prompted MT. Kellogg to order Mac Murray back to his post, notwith- standing the secretary's desire to talk over the situation in person with the departments recognized authority on Chinese and other far eastern condi- tions.
 No immediate condition at Picking had called for the change in plan, it was said. the department not as yet having advised of the fears felt by diplomats there that the trouble might spread to the capital itself.
 Arranges Signals
 Action of the American charge, Ferdinand Mayer, at Peking in ar ranging a code of day or night sig nals by means of which American residents there can be warned quick ly and concentrated in the legation compound under protection of th$, marine guard. '5bably was Tn lin. with a decision of the diplomatif. corps that steps were necessary as : precaution against outbreaks in. Pek- ing. It was suggested at the depart ment.
 The compound, 1t was said, would
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New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
WHITE MAN IS SUED BY
 NEGRESS, ASKING S25,oo0
Lexington, Mass, Woman Claims He Promised to Marry Her
 Bit Hasn't.

Cambridge, Mass, Jan. q (UP) A negress. seeks s25,0OO heart balm from a white man .here.
 Miss Daisy J. Turner of Lexing ton, describing herself as "a sin gle colored woman in neighbor- hood of white folks" has brought suit for that amount against Jo- seph V. Boinay, white, also of Lex ington, charging breach of promise,
 Boinay promised to marry her, she claims, but has failed to carry out his agreement.
 The defendant has entered a general denial.
 In a second suit, Miss Turner asks s1,500, charging that Boinay on several occasions publicly. falsely and maliciously accused her of stealing articles from his home.
 She further seeks s1o,0O0 on charges that BoinaX attacked her character sand reputation.
 Boinay's wife, Ellen Roberts Boinay, prominent woman insur- ance broker and former member of the state board of underwriters, died in 1923.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
OLD NEWSPAPER IN RECEIVERS HANDS New Haven Union in Financial
 Difficulties WAS FOUNDED IN 1872
Famous Elm City Democratic Pub Iication Was Organized By Late Alexander Troup, Once Democra- tic Committeeman.

New Haven, Conn.,. Jan. 21 P}- The New Haven Union, founded in 1872 by Alexander Troup. once democratic national committeeman from Connecticut. was placed in the hands of James E. Wheeler and Charles G. Norris, as receivers this afternoon.
 Arthur B. O'keefe represented the Union company. A bond of s25,00O was furnished by the re- ceivers.
 The order was issued by Superior Court Justice Els.
 Was Democratic Paper
 The New Haven Union has always been democratic paper in it's poli- tical complexion. AS the older Troup became a national figure dur ing his years of service on the na- tional committee through his close friendship with the late William Jennings Bryan, the paper, itself, also became known far and near.
 After MT. Troup died the etEor. ial and business management was taken over by the other members of the family, Philip Troup, who had graduated from Yale Law school be- ing the editorial writer. and his brother, Alexander, the business manager. Mrs. Troup, the widow herself of literary tastes also for many years had much to do with the news side of the paper and Mi-I George Troup. now Mrs. Glynn also gave of her services. The Union was peculiarly a family pa- per from the viewpoint of it's issue.
 No statement as to the financial condition of the paper has been giv- en out. Recently, Alexander Troup gave up all business connections ani Philip Troup took charge but recently several others assisted 5.m. It is understood the receivership Is a friendly one and that its business affairs may be adjusted and decision made as to the future.