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Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26

tion of copper during December by al I
most 10000 tons was serious blow,
and it was only partially made UP for
by the increase in foreign shipments
by about 6,400 tons. Domestic ship /
ments during December only totaled
61942 tons, which is far lower than
during any month of 1926. At the
same time foreign shipments totaling
52SS7 tons We're higher in Decemberi
than during any other month of the
year. The least strength Of all Of the
metals is in zinc, as production IS
exceeding consumption and the surplus
stock of zinc increased about 1000 tons
during December While this should
not have had serioHs effect, as De-
cember is always SLOW buying month,
lit has weakened the market some-
what.
The increase of zinc surplus came
about as the result of lessened do
mestic demand, as the production dur
ing the month only totaled 1892 tons
in excess of November The domestic
shipments for December totaled 46,091
tons, as against 53,319 tons during Mo-
vember The way that lead buying
consumers feel that the bottom of the
market has been reached and that
higher prices are in the offing. Most
of the buying is for immediate de-
livery.
Silver shipments to India and China
from New York totaled 71,679,OOO
ounces during 1926. which is consid-
cradle increase over 1926, when 67,-
64S,O0O ounces were taken. About 80
per cent of the silver shipped from
New York goes to these two countries.
Silver shipments from San Francisco
to the same countries totaled 56,461,-
900 ounces in 1926, as against 42,573,
900 ounces in 1925.
Silver producers an Mexico will be
greatly aided by the law recently
passed by Mexico, that calls for a re-
duction of the production tax Of di-
rect silver production. 1t does mot
apply to silver produced with, lead.
The reduction is from ~ per cent Ito
Az per cent. The percentage of Mex
ico's silver production that is bene-
fitted by this law is small, however, as
there are but few large mines produce
ing silver alone. The largest is the
Real Del Monte mine, producing about
90 OOO,OO ounces annually.
Despite the recent rapid decline in
the price of silver, there is no need
for pessimism, according to George r.
Eddins of the National Bank of Com
merce, New York City, recognized
authority on the white metal. After
a study of the international market,
Eddins says: "The reform of Indian
currency which has just been recon-
mended by the Indian currency COM
mission, with the ultimate end in view
of putting Indian on a gold bulliou
standard, has set in motion new fac
tors that threaten to cut down the de-
mand from that country and add to-
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26

the uncertainties of the far eastern
cross currents that dominate the price
of silver.
"The chief recommendations of the
commission insofar as they affect the
silver market, contemplate the closing
Of the mints to further silver coinage
for some time and the gradual reduc-
tiop by the government of it's very
substantial silver reserve The pro-
posals Of the Indian currency commits
sion have avowedly been framed with
view to disturbing the silver market
and the value of Indias enormous
storedup wealth Of silver as little as
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26
Mine JOURNAL
REPORTS METAL
MARKET BETTER

better condition throughout the
past week and the feeling is that the
decline of metal prices has been ar
rested, says the current issue of the
Mining Journal. Copper is standing
strong at 1885; lead and zinc have
held steady and silver stands at So y.
Business in copper has been decidedly
better, with buying in a volume that
has not been experienced since the
middle of last summer With the ex-
ception of the unusual and record
breaking week early Ia December.
IThe buying is for scattered delivery
covering the next four months and the
buying improvements have been both
for domestic and foreign consumption.
The month of December showed up
better foR the~ world production of
copper, the total being about 5000
tons less than in November 1t was
the production increase of November
that slowed UP the copper market and
the lessened amount in December has
probably served to stop the decline.
The bulk of the cut in production dur
ing December came from United States
mines The world production of cop
per inf 1926# reached the stupendous
tota4Saof 1851 900 tons. That this fig
ure is really stupendous is indicated
by the fact that the production for
a925 totaled 1,S27,2OS. tons and the rec
Ford production of the copper industry
came in 1917, when 1,S954O5 tons were
produced.
That the United States shared in this
enormous production increase is shown
by the fact that during 1926 the United
States production totaled 984,135 tons,
as against S46,5O0 tons last year, and
963,925 tons for it's record year of 1916.
The enormous production of copper
and the fact that it is being consumed
is an Indicator of what is forthcom-
ing in the industry. The surplus
stocks of refined copper totaled 85,501
tons at the end of 1926, an increase
from 1856 tons at the end of Novem-
ber The surplus stock at the begin
ming of 1926 was 1902 tons, so that
it is evident that the enormous record
production was not consumed, but the
amount that was not consumed was
greater than ever before.
The falling off of domestic consump-
telephone the police. He then went
to the bed and became pop-eyed, and
so red faced, I thought he had a
ct rolSa nd We MT water on hic- fa 20
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26
Peaches Browning Tells
Court Intimate Details
OF Life With Husband

COURTHOUSE, WHITE PLAINS,
N. Y Jan. 25 QP).-NIrs. Frances
Peaches Browning, who wept yes
terday when her husband was ap-
plauded in the courtroom at Carmel.
today had her inning before Supreme
Court Justice Seeger, when she con-
sumed virtually the entire, day relat-
ing intimate details of her life with
Edward West Browing, wealthy
realtor.
The young woman whose age is
recorded in the court records as l6,
broke down once during the morning
session wnen compelled by question
ing to tell Of certain acts of cruelty
which contributed, she said, to the
reasons why on october she left
vowing never to go back to his Kew
Gardens, Long Island home. A five
minute adjournment was taken.
Once she turned to Justice Seeger
and asked:
Must I tell all this before all these
people?"
Yes" he said
She then related unprintable accu-
sations, which were interrupted by
John w. Mack attorney for Brown
ing, on the ground the acts men
toned were not cited in her com.
plant charging cruelty. Mack was
overruled and the witness continued.
Some of herr testimony, relating to
the alleged relations between Mr.
Browning and his adopted daughter,
Dorothy Sunshine. ten years ola,
caused dead silence in the court
room. ..
The courtroom was jammed with
spectators and newspaper reporters,
whose presence this morning was
formally sanctioned by Justice See
gar when he denied motion to ex-
clude the public.
Whereas yesterdays matinee of the
case in the proud little town of Car
mel was short lived though featured
by humorous colloquies between the
court and the attorney for Brown
ing, today's hearing was punctuated
with testimony and exhibits, which
i'm the words of Mr.. Mack, tended to
turn the courtroom Unto a men
agerie.''
There was the silver fox toned
Teddy Bear with the lavendar rib
bons, gift to Mrs. Browning from
her husband, and three tiny watcr
charm clay puppies she testified he
gave. her when she asked for dog.
When on cross-examinationo Mr..
Mack attempted to ridicule the atti-
tude of the witness i'm reference to
these gifts, Mrs. Browning broke into
tears.
''The pups, now, did they cause you
any mental anguish?' Mack asked.
mo, not the pups particularly, but
it got worse" explained Mrs. Brown
ing. M
"1'he pups got worse?" sasN
When the courtroom broke out In
laughter, the young woman, who
had consistently held to a dignificd
attitude, retorted:s
"This is no Joking matter to me-"
well, frankly commented Mack,
some parts of it are to me-
She proceeded calmly with the ac-
count of her first meeting with tlfe
real estate man at dance in New
York hotel where he was pointed out
to her standing in the middle of the
floor, the center of attention, she
said, Of most of the young girls
present.
She said there were about 200 per-
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26

church annex for supper and pro-
gram. The honor guests of the club
for this meeting Will be DR.. Henry
M. Campbell, of San Francisco, who
will address the men following the
supper.
DR. Campbell was formerly pastor
of the First Presbyterian church of
Phoenix and is now the Pacific coass
secretary of mems work in the Pres
byterian church. The supper will be
served at $50 by a committee or
ladies Of the church.
mo Breakfast Complete without
The Dispatch"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26

possible. The situation need not oc-
casion undue discouragement. Since
the middle of the last century silver
has had to endure the shock of de-
monetizing in one country after an
other Nonetheless, its consumption
has steadily increased"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26
PRESBYTERIAN MEMS
CLUB WILL HEAR DIR.
CAMPBELL TONIGH T

The Mems club of the Presbyterian
church will meet this evening fin the
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26
What Is a
Dil1retic?
People Are Learning FteValue Of Occn.
SiOndl Use.

People Are Learning the Value Of Occn.
SiOnGL Use.
FvERYONE knows that a lax
~ ative stimulates the bowels. A
diuretic performs similar function
to the kidneys. Under the strain of
our modern life, our organs apt to
become sluggish and require assist
ance. More and more people are
learning. to use Doan's Pills, oc-
casionally, to insure good elimina
ton which is so essential to good
health. More than $4,000 grateful
users have given Doan's signed rec
concentrations. Scarcely commu-
nifty but has its representation. Ask
your nei6hbor!
DOAN,S P1acs soc
Stimrlanf Dfuretie to the Kidneys
Foster Milburn Co. Mfg. Chem. Buffalo. N. Y.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26

telephone the police He then went
to the bed and became pop-eyed, and
SO red faced, 1 thought he had a
stroke and we put water on his face"
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14
Captain Pendleton Has
 Resigned From Guards

Hartford. Conn, Jan. 14.-tPl- The resignation of Captain Charles r. Pendleton from the national guard has been accepted in special orders from the office of Adjutant General George NJ. Cole, and Captain Philip s. Wainwright of Troop o first squadron cavalry. has been appoint ed officer in charge of the state armory at West Hartford to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation.
 Major John H. T. Towers, medical corps reserve of Norwalk, has been appointed post surgeon for the ex-
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14
Crimes So Scarce
 Belgium Closes Jail

Brussels, Belgium, Jan. If R- Five prisons, which had only a total of persons. have been closed be- cause of decrease in criminality in Belgium.
 their terms elsewhere. To keep them in the prisons closed at Dinant, Huy. Iarche, Neuf Chatea uand Furnes would have cost the government sS0,000 yearly.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

nous as dictator, has many emu lators among the boys of today who have taken up beer making as a profession.
 One of the largest breweries in Ireland accepts only boys from Winchester school for training as the task of turning out a fully qualified brewer is looked upon as being a highly technical one. A thorough knowledge of biology and advanced chemistry is necessary in any fermentation industry and takes at least three years to ac- quire.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

running, relieves sick headache. dullness, feverishness, sore throat sneezing, soreness and stiffness. Be- side, it ic an effective laxative. It keep the bowels open carrying off the poisons that are making you sick.
 Don't stay stuffed-up! Quit blow ing and snuffing! Ease your throb- bing head. Nothing else in the world gives such prompt relief as Tapes Cold Compound" which sosts only thirty-five cents at any drug store. It acts without assistance. tastes nice, causes no inconvenience. Be sure you get the genuine.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14

animation of recruits to the Con- necticut national guard.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14
.iilLLlUlyS USE n TO STOP A COLD
Tapes Cold Compound" ends severe colds or grippe
 in few hours
Relief comes in-

kellel comes ln- stantly.
 A dose taken every two hours until three doses are taken will end grippe misery and break up a severe cold either in the head, chest, body or limbs.
 It promptly opens clogged-up 7ostrils and air passages in the head. stops nasty discharge or nose
New Britain herald., 1927-01-14
Irish Breweries Have
 Preference for Bows

Dublin. Jan. IA tR - Oliver Cromwell, who acquired the art Of brewing' before he became fla
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12
Rcddy Fox Is Jealous
By Thornton W. Burgess

Envy Is a form of greed Aroused when other folks succeed.
 -Hooty the Owl,
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12
WHAT HAS HAPPENED

Diana Brooks, beautiful daugttor Of Roger Brooks, owner and pub. fisher of the Catuwha City Times and nine other large newspapers. was kidnapped rom the veranda of her home and released .i hours later, unharmeI. Roger Brooks re- doubles his struggle to break the power Of corrupt city officials and politicians of the Ring and the In- i"rworld. Then Brooks himself dis appears. Members of his loyal staff devote their uutiring efforts t0 searching for him. Among them are Donald keene, literary editor and guardian of Teddy Farrell, reporter and Sob Sister who is secretly in love with Don. Tn" case becomes d sensation.
 Don learns that Brooks news paper stock is being manipulated and goes to John W. Walden. Jr. member of the city's leading law firm for explanation. Walden's eva sions arouse Don's suspicious. When Diana gets clue to her fathers hereabouts, Don secures the aid 0: a wartime buddy, Charley Costello. Q young Eangster and feIdist. As they start on their expedition thc1 encounter Teddy who bcgs pon'8 consent to accompany them. He re luc,antly grants it.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12
Quicksands of Love
 Adele GarlisOn's New Phase of -ReuelQfions Of q Wife

the dinner Was nearly over, I heard him say in q low voice:
 Do you know. you remind m" so much of"
 Mary Is Annoyed Mary turned swiftly upon him with playful pcttishness that ye. held real annoyance in il, Oh for the love of Rcbckah, don't tell me l reminded you of somebody l have that handed to me so often, I'm beginning to think I'm q universal type because some man is always telling me that l look g.st like his swectie or his sis ter or his mother or his aunt. What is your particular relative, your' grandmother"
 That there was distinct girlish curiosity behind her annoyance was apparent, but young Narltzcn did not choose to sraufy it. "Perhaps," he said. with an enis- matin smile. T never saw a closer rss"m mblance. however. Your hail your eyes, your height, your hands land arms-youre sure you haven ' Ia double floating around New York;"
 "Probahly a dozen Of 'em. judging by the times I have 10 answer the questions you just asked" she re- torted saucily. But you've left out a few items. Doesn't my latest double haze my nose and my cheek bones and my mouth?"
 ! dii not blame him for looking with intent and embarrassing scru- riny a' the lovely murinous lips speaking the banteriug words.
 Your mouth. yos" he said at last As for the other features, l really cannot ten."
 Mary shot q quick look al him.
 I'm afraid your admiration for her is nos very profound" she said, "or else you are not very observant. But when you sec her next. remem- Der me kindly 10 her, won't you?"
 Noel Nrritzen looked at her in scrutably.
 Both your premises are wrong. he said, but Hi surely rememb"r your r"qIcst."
 Copyright, 1927. by Newspaper
 Feature Service, Inc.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12
Noel Veritzen Looks at Mary
 "SOmcbody's Double"

I do no. know when l ever have spent more miserable two hours than those Of Lillian's dinner in hon. or O, my father. Yet they should have been most pleasant, for. like all Lilian's entertainments, the din ner was perfec, in appointment. Bu. Mary's unaccountabie behavior 90 puzzled and annoyed me that l was able neither 10 do justice to the food nor 10 join save perfunctorily in the lively and interesting conversation which my father. Lillian and Dicky were enjoying 10 the full.
 That young Noel Neritzcn was so distrait. l noticed early in The course of the meal. He was undeni- ably attracted by Mary. in spite O. her croaking hoarscnsss of voice. her bizarre facial makeup and her siggling gaucherie, so unlike 'h" girls usual poisc Of manner, and so unaccountable to me.
 But that there WAS something else than attraction in the attention he paid her was patent. I saw that he V hS lul llNtlS SLhIS HIS -!tit anu ItiiL for some reason he was as puzzled by her appearance and behavior as I was.
 One eleam ot satisfaction was nine. Lillian and l had planned the dinner in the hope that Mary would te attracted by Noel Noritz"H's un- leniabla good looks arl fascinating personality. The correlafing wish that he new interest would dwarf that which We feared Jack Leslie vas exercising over her was also z'rong in our minds.
 Noel IS Puzzled
 One o' our objects was certainly accomplished. told myself. fl Nary's Gianc.s and actions were any index ot her thoughts. There was no reserve in the admirn-. gigglinE attention she was giving to his every word. and l only hoped that tn. sasa with which his conquest had o-eu made would not in masculine fashion lower it's value for him.
 To all appearances. however, h. vas as interested as she, but ncNer once dil he lose his air oI pUlZlcd. n.rt;ve observation of her, and when
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12

McDermott.
 :. What IS the color of robins eggs:
 A. The eggs of American robins are of a uniform greenish blue. The European robins eggs are white spotted with pale reddish brown.
 c. What Is the quotation con- corning selling one of the two loaves of bread to buy hyacinths?
 A. The quotation is from Mos leh Eddin saadi in "Gulistan" Gar den Of Roses) and reads as follows.
 If of they mortal goods thou ar,
 bereft.
 And from thy slender store two
 loavcs alone to thee are left,
 Sell one. and with the dole
 Buy hyacinths to feed thy soul"
 c. What was the total number Of men engaged and the loss on both sides in the Boer War?
 A. The total foces engaged dur ing the South African War. on he British side. were 45o,0oo. of whom c4,000 were killed. wounded. or On the Boer side. the total were estimated at 1oo,- 900 of whom about 1000 were killed and 40,0Oo taken prisoners.
 Q. How did automobile fatalities in the United States compare in 1924 and 1925?
 A. There were IT, ,566 in 1924 and 19,S2s in 1925.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12
Your Health How to Keep It.
 Causes of Illness
BY DIR. MORRIS EISHBEIN EditCr Journal of the American Medical Association and of lily
 SCia the Health Magazine

Bad breath, now politely referred to as halitosis, is offensive. There is little excuse for anyone 10 per init himself to become obnoxious for this reason to everyone around him, since it is possible to prevent the presence of such odors.
 The most frequent cause Is re- lated to the teeth. which may be subject to cavities or which may simply be surrounded with accu- mutations of decaying food pro. ducts. Cavities should be filled and tartar deposits should be remov ] at least once every six months. The teeth may be kept clean by the use of toothpicks or dental floss, and by the regular use morn- ing and evening of tooth brush with proper powder or paste.
 Apparently it makes little dit ference whether 8 powder or paste is used, the soapy action being of the greatest importance in de- s'royirs bacteria. Little value at taches 10 antscptics or gerlnicides that are included in the tooth powder or tooth paste, since these are in the mouth but a few mo- m"n's.
 There are innumerable mouth washes containing antisep'ics, all kalis or acids that may be used after the teeth have been brushed. Weak Hydrogen peroxide solutions are sometimes of value. It is best to use strong solutions only on the advice of a competent physician or dentist.
 After tho teeth have been elimi- hated as the cause of bad breath, the tonsils must be examined as 70 the presence of infection. An other frequent cause of bad breath is infection in the nose or in the space behind the nose. The for nation of crusts and of accumula- ttons of infected material is bound to produce foul odor of the breath.
 Ilalitoss may also result from chronic disturbances Of the stom- ach and of the intostines. If the tongue is constantly coated. if there is cructation of sour ma tcrial from the stomach. the person concerned should consult q physician in order to find out exactly what form of disease IS present, so that 1t may he relieved with appropriate treatment.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12

c. What is the nationality otl knute Rockne. the football coach?
 A. He is an American of Danishl descent.
 o. What former state are conl.i prised in the Czechoslovak Rerub-. lie?
 A. The former states Of Bo-| hemia. Moravia. Slovakia. Silesia anl| Ruthenia.
 c. Is the diamond bright andl shining when it comes from thel mines?
 4. No. It is dull and greasy look. ing. Polishing and cutting brings out it's brilliance.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-12

You can ge, an ans~ to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington BureaL. 1929 New York avenue Washington. D. C.. enclosing two cents In stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a personal reply Un- signed requests cannot be answered. All letters are Editor
 Q. By whom was Australia first settled? How did Great Britain ob- tain possession of it?
 A. Great Britain obtained posses sion of Australia by exploration and settlement. The first civilized settle ment was in Botany Bay in 17S8 by 1,o3o persons, mostly convicts.
 Q. What is the highest altitude in North America?
 4. Mount Mckinley in Alaska with an elevation of on,300 feet.
 Q. How are chalk crayons made?
 A. In general chalk is q soft white or grayish white or yellowish compact limestone. The exact com- position of the various kinds of chalk (black0oard crayon) is d trade secret. They are largely made of chalk of the kind described above. Pastels are a mixture Of chalk and coloring matter worked into a paste with gum water. The vegetable col ors used are tumeric. litmus, saf- iron, and sap green. but should in every case be free from acid as the latter reacts on chalk Red chalk is made from ochery clay, one con- taining much iron oxide.
 c. Has the capital Of Australia been changed
 A. After May 2, 1927. the capi- tai will be removed from Melbourne 10 q new city called Canberra.
 .. Which is correct a rule" or a ruler" meaning an instrument to measure length"
 X. Both are correct
 c. What is the origin of the su- perstition regarding peacock feath- CTS?
 A. There have been various theo- res concerning it. According to Mohammcdan tradition the peacock and the snake were placed at the entrance of Paradise to give warn- ing of danger. Satan seduced them and subsequently, they both shared his punishment. According to an- other authority, peacock feathers were usually used as funeral em- blems, hence the belief that they bring bad luck.
 c. Who is the youngest motion picture star to possess real con- tracto
 A. Mack Sennetts new star. Mary Ann Jackson. aged 1-2 years. Her mother signed for her.
 Q. What is the meaning of the name Shirley?
 A. It is an English place name from Sheer-lea, q meadow where sheep are sheared.
 c. Who succeeded General Hooker during the Civil War?
 A. General George C. Meade. succeeded him when he was relieved of his command, July 27. 1863.
 Q. What was the day and hour of the inauguration of Willard Fill more as president of the United States?
 4. July 10. 1850, at twelve o'clock noon in the hall of the House of Representatives.
 c. From what book was the movie Stranded in Paris" taken?
 A. From a German novel "Jen- ny's Escapade" by Hans Bachwitz ted by John Mankiewicz and John