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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-13
EX-KLANSMAN
GOES ON TRIAL
S. F. WithroW Faces Arson
Count at Rockville.

BU Times Special
ROCKVILLE, Ind, Oct. 49,
Opening statements of prosecution
and defense are being made today in
the trial of Samuel F. Withrow,
former kligraph of the Parke County
Ku-Klux Khan, who faces charge
of arson. First evidence by the
prosecution will probably be offered
late this afternoon.
The trial opened in Parke Circuit
Court Wednesday. Little difficulty
was encountered in obtaining a jury.
Withrow is charged with burn
ing the high and grade school build
ings at Bridgeton just before the
bitterly contested Parke County
election in 1924
A large crowd is attending the
trial, which is being presided over
by Judge Harry Fine, Crawfords-
vile.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-13

The Princes sense of humor won
applause from those who dined
with him at a banquet in the Co
lumbia Club Wednesday and also
the large audience in the Armory
later.
Meredith Nicholson presided at
the banquet, in charge of a COM
mittee composed Of Norman A.
Perry, chairman; Gavin L. Payne,
Arthur V. Brown, Boyd Gurley,
John K Ruckelshaus, Judge Byron
K Elliott, c. B. Rottgar and George
Philip Meier.
John w. Hoffman introduced the
Prince at the Armory meeting.
The Prince was brought to In
dianapolis by The Indianapolis
Times. He showed moving pictures
of his party engaged in hunting big
game in Africa.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-13
PLAN EXAMINATION ON :
SIGN INSPECTOR POST
DuvaH Announces Job Will Be Filled
After Quiz.

A city sign inspector replacing
Robert F. McNay, who refused the
appointment, will be selected by a
competitive examination, Mayor
Duvall announced today.
McNay, Wednesday, declined the
appointment, because he said he
had no qualifications for the post.
st am in favor of giving McNay
a city post in the light of the fact
that he only held the garage super
fntendency three days" Duval said.
Frank Hougham, father-in-law OF
Councilman Boynton j. Moore, may
be required to take an engineers
examination for assistant building
commissioner at the same time.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-13
COLLECTOR RECOVERING

Vivian Verne Taggart, &c, bill col
lector for a furniture store, of 1901 u
Montcalm ST., was reported i'm
proved today at the Indiana Chris
tan Hospital.
Taggart was severely slashed on
the leg Tuesday by Robert Clayburn,
As, of 229 Detroit ST., in an argu-
ment over payment on a blanket.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-13
$500 Persons Attend

Other addresses of the morning
included those of the Rev. P. H.
Welshimer of Canton, Ohio, on RE
cruiting the Ministry" the Rev. j.
Quincy Biggs of GAINESVILLE, Ohio, on
Evangelism in the Bible School"
and by the Rev. James Small of Co
Iumbus, Ind, on "The Authority OF
Jesus"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-13
SEEK DRIVER IN CRASH
Man and Woman Flee After Car
Hits Front of Store.

Police are seeking the man and
woman who fled from an auto with
a Texas license. which crashed into
the store front of>William Mindash,
4O14 E. Washington St., at 1870 a.
m. today.
The store front and some water
melons and apples were wrecked.
The man will face a driving while
intoxicated charge if caught, police
said.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-02
Keep STORAGE
!. BATTERY YOUNG
Evaporation Of Water Dur
ing Summer Needs At
tention.

Experts who gather vital statistics
on storage batteries say that the av-
erage battery's life span is only IA
months. A few wise car owners know
how to lengthen battery life to %
months. How do they do it?
In caring for your storage battery,
you are in much the same position as
a doctor caring for patients health.
Too much heat will kill battery,
just as too much fever will kill man.
A battery will die of laziness if not
kept at work.
Feeling a Batterys "Pulse."
Charging and discharging generates
battery heat, which in turn causes
evaporation of water. Therefore,
keep the cells filled. In summer,
when evaporation is greater, this will
require weekly attention. Unscrew
the cap of each cell and pour in dis
titled water. Distilled water is neces-
sary because it contains no acid or
impurities to start counter action.
The solution should be about half an
inch above the tops Of the plates. Be
careful not to overfill, because water
on the top Of the battery corrodes ter
minals. Dry the top of the battery
and occasionally coat the terminals
with vaseline.
To determine the strength of the
solution, use hydrometer gauge.
The more nearly the gravity reading
approaches 1,2S0-indicating a specific
gravity of 1.2S-the more nearly is the
cell charged. If a cell goes dry, look
for cracks in the Jars. Don't run
with the battery overcharged or I'M
dercharged-the meter on the dash
will tell you if the battery is getting
it's supply Of current. Overcharging
ruins the battery by making it too hot.
Understanding means dim lights.
Changing Plates.
When plates need changing, it is
really more economical to change the
negative as well as the positive plates,
even if the negative plates look 'all
right" Although it costs more to re-
new both sets Of plates, a battery re-
built with the old negative plates will
cost more in the long run than would
an entirely new battery, because the
partly rebuilt battery lacks capacity.
Addition of new separators in the
battery will often add many months
to the battery's life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-02
Removing Spray Residue
From Apples and Pears

A progress report has been issued
by the Oregon experiment station
dealing with experiments on the re-
moval of spray residue from fruit.
This is very pertinent question in
the northwest particularly where
large quantities of sprays have been
applied in an effort to keep the cod
ling moth in check. The growers
seem to be faced with the options of
removing the excess spray material
before the fruit is marketed, to use
less arsenic, or else to substitute some
other spray for insect control.
The following suggestions are made
as result Of the preliminary work
that has been under way. The re-
mOval of spray residue by wiping and
brushing has not been entirely salts
factory. No form of mechanical
cleansing thus far tested has proved
effective under all conditions. More
or less injury to the fruit and the
spread of decay organisms may result.
Experiments with solvents have
shown that certain acids and bases
will remove spray residues in varying
degrees of effectiveness. Of the many
compounds tested, none has proved to
be superior to hydrochloric acid. It
was found to be effective in removing
not only arsenicals, but also such
forms of residue as lead, copper and
lime, and has not injured the fruit
when properly applied.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-02
Fix Farm Buildings
Before Cold Comes
Particularly Wise to Arrange
House for Machinery.

Construction of the necessary out
houses and sheds and repairing the
barns and other buildings is a good
job to occupy ones attention before
cold weather comes.
The buildings usually constructed
during the late fall consist of imple-
ment sheds, poultry houses and hog
houses, states Prof. David S. Weaver,
agricultural engineer. Where concrete
foundations or floors are to be used,
it is best to put these in before hard
freezing weather comes.
"ThiS work is not expensive when
the labor on the farm is used" says
Professor Weaver. 1.-THE prospective
builder should talk the matter over
with his lumber dealer and see how
little cash it takes to put up shed
in which to house the machinery. We
find that there is a depreciation of
about Is per cent each winter in that
machinery allowed to stand uncovered
times, this amount Of depreciation on
high-priced machinery will pay for
constructing the building in which it
should be housed"
Repairs are necessary, also, espe-
cially in the dairy barns. Professor
Weaver states that the less food re-
quired to maintain the body heat of
the milk cow, the more she will have
to use in the production of milk. Half
of day spent in repairing the stable
will keep out the cold winds of winter
and will bring a big return in milk
and satisfaction. All holes in the roof
and walls should be closed, drainage
provided and the windows made snug
and tight.
This does not mean, however, that
all ventilation should be closed off.
Plenty of fresh air without drafts
blowing directly on the COW is the
proper thing for producing animals.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-02
Foundation Stock Most
Important Turkey Item

In deciding on the breed of turkeys
one will encounter the same kind of
problem as deciding on breed Of
chickens, or other live stock, except
that with turkeys there are fewer
breeds. so the task should be an easier
one. Whatever breed you decide up
on, select birds as near standard, or
even larger if possible. providing. Of
course, you do not forget type. Length
OF shank and thigh, if out of proper
tion,' should not be mistaken for size.
Good length with full, rounded body
and breast indicates value. Size and
strength of bone indicate constitution
al vigor, which should he maintained
through the selection of the best at all
times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-02
Winter Layers
Help Profits
Poultry Prices Usually High
est During Fall and
Early Winter.
prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)

Ient OF ASrlculLure.I
Prices Of farm eggs as well as of
live and dressed poultry are usually
highest during fall and the early win
ter months. Profits from the farm
flock can be materially increased by
taking advantage of this market situa-
ton in handling the flock, says the
United States Department of Agricul-
ture. Timing production to the mar
ket demand can be accomplished best
by Matching early and by having early
maturing strains.
Revenue From Eggs.
Most of the revenue from the farm
flock is obtained from eggs. 1t is i'm
p0rtant, therefore, to develop the flock
from good laying strains. This re-
quires careful selection of hens that
mature early, that lay best after they
begin, that seldom go broody, and that
lay well throughout the late summer
ind fall.
The size Of the flock is an impor-
tant factor to consider also. Main
tanning about 200 or 400 birds enables
the flock to be divided to advantage
for breeding purposes. A flock of 200,
for instance, can readily be divided
into two units, 80 yearlings and $50
pullets; and flock of 400 into 100
yearlings and two units of $50 pullets
each. The pullets are used primarily
for egg production and the yearlings
for breeding purposes. Yearlings are
preferable to pu'iets as breeders be-
cause usually they lay larger eggs,
which hatch into bigger chicks. More
over, the yearling hens have gone
through a mott the preceding fall, and
thus have had rest prior to the
breeding season, and for that reason
hey usually produce stronger chicks
.han pullets. A still more important
:eason for using yearlings as breed
ers is that they should be only the
pest birds of the pullet flock of the
preceding laying year, and the con-
tinuous selection from year to year
should assist greatly in improving the
luality of the pullets raised each
year. Farmers should give more at
.ention to the selection of their breed
ng stock every year and flock units
Of about 200 or 400 birds will enable
them to do this to advantage.
Hatch Pullets Early.
Since pullets normally do not begin
laying until they are at least seven
months old, it is important that they
be Matched early enough to permit
laying during the season of high
orices-from October to February.
These and other points of interest to
she farm flock owner are discussed in
Farmers Bulletin 1524-F. now ready
for distribution. Copies may be OBJ
tanned, as long as the supply lasts, by
application to the United States De-
partment of Agriculture, Washington,
D. q.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-02
Hay for Colts

A colt from six months to a year in
age should have about all the hay he
will clean up. preferably good clover
free from dust. If clover or alfalfa
hay is not available, then timothy hay
will be necessary. For grain, feed
about l pound of oats to every 100
pounds of live weight of the colt. If
you wish faster growth put small
allowance of linseed oilmeal with the
oats. 1t is also advisable to allow
the colt carrot or two every day if
you have them; it will keep him in
shape.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-02
Jay Walkers Punished
by Paris Authorities

1t costs pedestrian cents to
cross Paris street outside the traffic
Athe minimum police fine, now author
zed by the court of cessation in re-
: cent decision that stripped the Jay
walker of what he thought were his
rights.
Safety zones were resented in Paris
and Old-fashioned citizens twice took
cases to the highest court when ar
rested for cutting across streets out
side the dotted line.
Four cents isn't much, but the pub
lie arrest, trip to the police station,
appearance in court and the expense
of an attorney are the real penalties.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-02
Agricultural Items

Potato blight is a preventable dis
ease.
A mans most productive work is
done above his ears.
The man who is willing to do a
piece of work already has it half
done.
1t is good practice to treat timbers
that are exposed to the weather with
creosote to prevent decay.
The potato crop is as important as
it is uncertain. A good crop with good
prices makes it very valuable.
We often wonder if there isn't more
poor farming done due to lack of
inspiration than there is to lack Of
information.
Do a good turn for the birds these
hot days. Be sure that their baths
and drinking fountains are kept filled
with fresh, clean water.
If farmer has all the work he can
do in haying season, it will not pay
him to rake the scatterings in the hay
fields. He had better cut neighbours
field on shares.
Authorities say that the price being
paid for milk justifies feeding the
best producers to get a few more
pounds each day. Weigh the feed;
weigh the milk; keep pencil and
tally sheet near the scales.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-02
Various Traffic Rules
Confusing to Drivers

An operator of motor vehicle in
the United States when driving any
time and anywhere is probably break
ing one or more traffic rules without
being aware of it. 1t is almost i'm
possible for the car owner to know
all the traffic laws enforced through
out the country. Every state, city and
town has its own pet rules of the
road. During last year alone more
than $500 new traffic bills were intro
duced in state legislatures, and the
number which were made into laws
averaged about dozen for each state.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-02
Varieties of Currants

There are great many varieties
of currants on the market. Perfection
is one of the very best. However,
this plant does not have the strong,
upright growth that many other vari-
cites have. 1t needs to be pruned
rather severely. Otherwise the fruit
clusters will not be as large and hand
some as this variety is capable Of
producing. OF all the varieties of cur
rants this one requires heavier prun-
ing than any of the rest.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-02
Bullnose in Pigs

Bullnose occurs in young pigs up to
six months old. The snout or nose is
short and wide or enlarged; the
breathing is labored, with a snuffling
noise, when fed or exercised; later
the difficult breathing occurs all the
time. There may be mucus or bloody
discharge from the nose, and periodic
attacks of suffocation. 1t is said to
be due to congenital defects in short
nosed swine, also to foreign bodies
getting into the nose and to germs
such as The green pus germ.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-02
Oats to Fatten Lambs

That oats equals corn for fattening
western lambs is shown in the co.
operative tests just completed by the
Agricultural Experiment station at
Purdue. These two popular midwest
grains were fed in rations containing
cottonseed meal, corn silage and
clover hay. Oats not only proved it's
value as substitute for corn, but re-
placed over 40 per cent of the rough
age in the ration as well. Common
opinion has indicated that oats has
never eQualed corn for fattening
lambs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-02
Safety Last

Lies slumbering here one Will
liam Lake; he heard the bell,
but had no brake. Detroit
News.
At so miles drove Allie Pidd;
he thought he wouldn't skid, but
did.-Rome Times.
At 80 miles drove Eddie
Srawn; the motor stopped, but
Ed kept on.-Little Falls Times.
Here he sleeps, one Johnny
Fonker; he rounded a turn
without q honker. = Scranton
Scrantonian.
Down in the creek sleeps
Jerry Bass; the bridge was
narrow; he tried to pass
Wilkes-Barre Times-Leader.
Beneath this stone sleeps WI
liam Raines; ice on the hill; he
had no Misunderstanding Tel
egraph.
Here lies the body of William
Jay, who died maintaining his
right. of way.-Boston Tran
script.
And here's what's left of
Samuel Small; he paid no atten-
tion to "slow" sign a-tall.-Cap-
per's Weekly.
John William Jones lies I'M
der this thistle; he didn't heed
the choo-choo's whistle.-Rail-
road Data.
Here lies all that's left of
Harry; at the railroad crossing
he did not tarry-Railway Life.
Here sleeps John Henry Jones,
a bounder. Drove a car with
one arm around her.-W. I'll.
Lloyd.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-02
AUTOMOBILE ITEMS


And once more the traffic arrest
score becomes interesting.
The annual bill paid by taxicab rid
ers in the United States is estimated
at $4OO,0OO,000.
There is nothing so forlorn as a
summer vacationist YEARLY wobbling
home on fiat tires.
When a man wants an open car and
his wife sedan or coupe, the argu-
ment generally develops into closed
incident.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-02
Cougars Kill Sheep

Cougars continue to do heavy DAM
age to sheep farmers on Vancouver
island and the gulf islands. A Cortez
island farmer lost all his flock.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-02

Spare Tire rorns FRONT BUMPER
the headlights and to the part Of the
chassis below the radiator, the ends
of the frame being bent at right
angles. Mounted in this position, the
tire will not interfere with the cool
ing and it also acts as a bumper
Dale R. Van Horn, Walton, Neb., in
Popular Mechanics Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-02
Spare Tire Useful as
Bumper on Truck Front

On many trucks there is no suitable
place to mount the spare tire, so one
truck owner attached it in front of
the radiator, as shown. The frame
work is made by fastening pieces OF
heavy fiat iron to the tie-rod between
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-02

Photograph a Los
Angeles Handwriting wheel
that 90day
Canadian provinces On the hood of the
National Fire Chiefs association asking the people
prevent fires the e Palmer millionaire
has $4,000
ITO the o his machine motion
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-02
State Birds

Two states have state birds-Florida,
the hooking bird, and Missouri, the
bluebird.
The Washington times., 1927-12-15
'LINDY' THANKS
D. c. WOMEN

Almost coincident with the COM
pletion Of LindbIrgh's flight to
Mexico City yesterday. Mrs. Lucille
MacCracken, wife of the assistant
Secretary OF Commerce for Aero
nautics. received letter from the
'.Lone Eagle thanking the women
OF washington who recently pre-
scented him with a bronze figure
commemorating his transatlantic
flight to Paris.
Through you," the letter read.
Il wish to thank the ladies who SO
kindly presented me with the bronze
figure wrought by Vicken Won Post.
Totten. With appreciation Of the
generosity Of these ladies', am
sincerely,
(Signed) &C. A. LINDBURGH."
The Washington chapter, No. s,
National Sojourners, at their, meet.
ing last night at the Colonial Ho.
tel, sent a telegram Of congratu.
lation to Lindburgh in Mexico on
his successful landing in that city.
Col. 3. J. Lloyd was elected
president of the Sojourners, and
Maj. Gen. M. w. ireland. Mai. Gen.
A. Lejeune, Capt. r. Al. Wick
son and Rear Admiral T. j. CoWie
were elected vice presidents, and
Maj. Gen. A. A. Fries was named
chairman of the board of honorary
governors.
The Washington times., 1927-12-15
Bis BOOM FOR
BRITISH FILMS
BY j. c. OESTREICHER
International News service

LONDON, Dec. 15.-In an effort
to establish itself firmly as a serious
competitor of Hollywood, Great
Britain has launched q tremendous
film gold, rush, and the next few
months are expected to see a gil
gantic increase in the output and
distribution of British pictures
throughout the world.
With the film quota bill now
passing through its later stages in
Parliament, a total of nearly $685..
100000 has been reached in new
film flotations, either already car
ried through or imminent, and new
schemes for the furtherance of
Great Britain as successful film
manufacturing country are appear
ing every day.
British manufacturers of motion
pictures have for years been at a
serious disadvantage in finding
markets for their films. With COM
paratively small funds, the existing
companies have fought against the
rush Of pictures from the United
States and Germany, and frenzied
appeals to Parliament finally re-
suited in the formation of the quota
bill, which restricts the number of
films that can be imported from
foreign countries.
The Washington times., 1927-12-15
]. s. DOES Bis
DAYS TRADE

Uncle Sam turned over about
81 goa 900 ,00C today in one Of the
biggest financial operations in Gov
ernmental history.
Into the Treasury flowed about
1871 900 900, while expenses were
close to $4,000, 900.
Secretary Mellon must get enough
cash to retire $685.. 799. 900 in bonds,
pay $4,000. 900 interest on the pub
lie debt, and meet general expenses
of the entire Government until next
March.
To meet this demand the proceeds
OF a $3.50, 900, 900 one-year bond is
sue, income from tax receipts
amounting to probably $3.50 900 600,
with $4,000, 900 from foreign gov.
ernments We're paid to the Govern.
ment.
The December installment OF taxes
on 1926 incomes was due today. The
public debt will be reduced auto
matically about $171 .779 600.
England today W due to pay
$67 ,575,000 in interest and $25, 1000.
900 in principal. Other large pay.
ments due are czechoslovakia, ST..
50O.OO0: Belgium, $1,125,OOO and Po-
land 81 900, O00.,
The Washington times., 1927-12-15
PUSH BUTTON,
HEAR MUSIC

LONDON. Dec. ia musical
robot giving programs of the
worlds hest. music. on the pressing
Of button. is the latest invention.
The musical robot" or auto
matte magazine gramophone. as the
inventor. H. T. Buckle, prefers to
call it. is regarded by experts as
the greatest step forward in gramo-
phone manufacture in recent years.
Electrically driven, a complete
concert or dance program can lie
given for less than two cents an
hour.
1T is composed of an ordinary
cabinet and gramophone turntable.
with a felt-lined cavity on one side.
and a pile Of records under a
T-shaped hand on the other.
BY pressing button on the side
of the cabinet a silent motor starts,
the tVrntable revolves. and the mys-
FERROUS black hand lifts 4 record,
and places 1t on the turntable.
BY pressing another button the
motor stops, the tone arm lifts, and
the record then slithers into the
felt-lined cavity. A repeater" but.
ton does the rest.