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Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-26
In JURY,s HANDS.

PRESCOTT, FED, 20 Wl-The
case of A. c. Newman, on trial here
for the murder last June of Sher-
bourn Higgins at construction
camp, was given to the jury mt
$50 o'clock tonight.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-26
PASSENGERS,
CREW COWE6
by FUSNLADE
Money Stolen Was Shipped
To Meet PayrOlls of Har-
vey Factories
MANTLE CAR
~ Minutes All Required BY
Bandits to Make Haul
/ And Escape
DYNAMITE CAR

CHICAGO, Feb. rs (P)-Sixteen
men were seized as suspects late
tonight in connection with clean
up of hauntS where the robbers
who TODAY raided mail train
fOf Sl33,OOO might be hidden.
The arrests tonight were mace in
one house where police said they
learned the train robbers had
previously, gathered. Eight of the
men held for questioning are inn
pIicated i'll the robbery. Chief oil
Detective Michael Grady believes.
They were questioned all night.
CO-incident with their seizure
it was announced here that u. S.
marines will likely hereafter
guard money and valuable rail
shipments in the Chicago area 4
The Alaska fisherman., 1928-08-15

out uoIdy. AL the outset they 06Clu- ed to employ a competent man as di- rector of investigations, in which ca pacity the services of w. F. Thomp- son were secured.
 He not only brought to the work the needed training and ability, but that experience and knowledge that resulted from three seasons invest;- gations in the Pacific halibut fishery, which he had undertaken some yeas previously on behalf of the Provinicai Government of British Columbia scientists to assist him was also en,- plOyed.
 Director of Investigations
 Appointed by Commission
 The commission further arranged for the appointment of an honorary scientific council, with which no, only the commission but the directo, of investigations could consult, anH to which has been submitted the plans of investigations to be under- taken from time to time. l
 This council consists of two repre- sentatives from each country: Pro lessor John N. Cobb, dean of the Col legc of Fisheries of the University of Washington, Seattle; N. B. Sco- field, head of the Department of Commercial Fisheries of the Fish and Game Commission of California; pr. c. Mclean Fraser professor of zoology in the University of British Columbia, and formerly director of the Marine Biological Station at Ma naimo, B. C.; Dr. w. A. Clemens, present director of the aforesaid station.
 The director and staff have from time to time presented reports on tre progress of the investigation ana on their findings to the commission and to the scientific council These findings are used in the formulation of the present recommendations. The scientific results are, however, not inserted in this report, but will be published later in more detailed form than is practicable here.
The Alaska fisherman., 1928-08-15

DerCd tags attached, and nave pc 5ii recovered from fishermen through rewards offered.
 From the records thus furnished t has been possible to determine 1he migrations of the halibut. Exten siye studies of the physical charac- teristics and the growth of the d:;- ferent traces" have confirmed suct findings.
 The drift of the eggs and larvae in the open ocean have been studied by means of fine-meShed silk nets and by observation of the currents The results of these biological stuG- ies, in conjunction with those from the statistics, form the basis for tbc conclusions reached in this report
 Fisheries for h2libut are prosecnt- ed in the North Pacific and the North Atlantic oceans, and yield about 9@, 000, ,O0O pounds, which is covered by the terms of this convention, i3 the greatest in the world
 The annual catch exceeds 5O,00r, GOO pounds, which represents abol. 60 per cent of the worlds catch. G. tic remainder about 3O,OOO,OOO ar, credited to European countries and 6,00O,0OO to the Atlantic coast ci this continent.
 The value of the Pacific halibut catch to fishermen is about $7,OO0. 900 annually, and it is consequently ore of the most important fisherio, in North American waters The Pa cific ialibut is, therefore, one of tie most important species of food fishes indigenous to the waters of the North American Continent.
 Pacific Halibut Fishercry
 iS Greatest in World
 The Pacific halibut fishery origin: ated soon after the first railway cont muncation was established between the two coasts of the United States. It is, therefore comparatively young.
 It had it's inception in 1888 near Cape Flattcry, at the entrance D Juan De Fuca Strait The fishery expanded rapidly and by 1910 it had extended to grounds off Cape Omma-
The Alaska fisherman., 1928-08-15

h3IlDut can only be studied at sea "id under difficult conditions.
 Hence it has not been possible in tEe three years during which the co
 mission has been at work to cover the whole field exhaustifely. Whal has been accomplished has, however, been done with care and the informa tion obtained is sufficient to sat.c fly the commission as to the necas sity of certain main lines of action.
 if the fishery is to be preserved Policy of Commission
 In Carrying Out Duties
 Though the investigation has been highly scientific in character, the comm ission determined at the out. set thatt it would be carried 0u along practical lines with close ad-
 herence to facts and avoidance of un supported theory.
 It's aim has been to establish Ez-
 yoEd dOV0t the actual condition 0f the fishery at present and the history
 of it's trend to that condition. It has
 sought to define the remedial mea- sures which should be adopted tc save the fishery and to build it up as we'll as the conditions that would
 have to be met in applying such moa sures
 Statistics have formed an indis
 peHsable part of the facts gathered They have included not only com. plete records of landings, but o; operations at sea-
 Through the splendid cooperation ( Of the fishing vessel captains, the commission has secured evidence rv- cords of the individual catches, from which the yield per unit of fishing effort-the <'skate'-has been a3~
 certained for each SC ;tion of the
 coast These cover every season anG ; are for years as far back as 1906
 Even more important have been the biological studies These have included the rates of growth accord
 ing to locality the migrations, the races existent, and the spawning habits.
 Material has been collected by the (
New Britain herald., 1928-06-07
Observation, On ne Weother

Washington. June 7-Forecast st for Southern New England: Partly , cloudy tonight, cooler in Connecti- cut and western Massachusetts Friday fair. slowly rising tempera- ture except on the coast. Fresh northwest winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Fair and slightly cooler tonight: Friday fair; slowly rising tempera. ture in interior; moderate to fresh northwest winds.
 Conditions: The storm center is over northern New England this morning. Concord. New Hampshire, c9.64 inches. Showery conditions prevail from the central Ohio valley and Appalachian district eastward to the coast. due to the sluggish movement of the areas of high pres sure. Disturbances noted yesterday over the Rocky mountain regions moved to the plains states and ap- pear this morning as a long trougl, extending from Arizona northeast ward to Minnesota and thence northwestward to the Canadian Rocky mountain districts.
 Pressure is relatively high over the central districts from the lake region southward 10 the Gulf. Tenn peratures arc somewhat warmer in portions Of Southern New England and the middle Atlantic coast sec- tlons and are rising over the plains states and interior valleys. Con- ditions favor for this vicinity fair weather and not much change in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-07

son avenue. New York city.
 Q. Where is "Wrigley Field" located?
 X. At Chicago. Illinois: it is tho baseball park of the Chicago Na- tional league baseball club. c. What does the name Dora mean?
 A. "0it". It Is a contraction , of Dorothy which means gift of God''.
 c. Is there any place in the United States where English is not the official language: A. No. c. Can . negro ex-soldier with an honorable discharge be buried in Arlington cemetery?
 A. Yes.
 Q. How can paint be removed from . brick wall:
 A. The United States Bureau of Standards suggests the following: First waah the surface thoroughly with strong solution of caustic soda or lye, (use rubber sIovcs). IlCI IT out ol oltCI GULL ponent Of the paint leaves a stain on the brick or in its pores, apply with a fiber brush a paste made by mixing about 3 parts of hydrated lime and one part of caustic soda with water. Leave paste on the sur face for several hours, then wash off with warm water. and finally rinse thoroughly with clear water. It may be necessary to repeat the paste application several times. de- pending upon the character of the paint and the kind Of brick.
 Q. What is the value of a United States large copper cent dated 1s47 and A half dime dated 1858?
 A. Dealers offer to IS cents for the cent and to 10 cents for the half dime.
 Q. What is the meaning of the Latin phrase "Cur non"?
 A. Why not.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-07
QUITTING UNDER FIRE

Attorney General Arthur Reading of Massachusetts, who resigned his office after the Legislature had voted to impeach him. was rather poor timber for such an office. Throughout the long investigat ton which preceded tho impeachment Heading had insisted that. being innocent, he would not resign under fire. The alacrity with which he changed his mind indicates he knew when the iron was too hot.
 The attorney general accepted fees from the Decimo Club, Inc, after the club was receiving the at- tcn,ion Of the nuthoritiea. Later the attorney general waived further in- ,estigation. indicating the club was o. K. He also accepted fees from the United I. A. W. Corporation.
 When an attorney general prac- tces law he must take care not to be identified :n legal capacity with institutions that happen to be involved with investigations or tho scrutiny of the authorities in any way. This is where Heading failed. He was an attorney general and also lawyer for institutions which in the natural course of events would come under the scrutiny of the at torney generals department. Even if. as Reading claims, his fees were merely for legal services as lawyer, attorney general should have warn cd him against accepting them; or. If he valued the fees more than the attorney generalship, he should have resigned from the latter position. The possibilities are. however, that he would never have been thought of as a lawyer for the firms had he not at the same time been attor- noy general.
 An attorney general who at the same time practices law iS more cir cuuscrlbed in his legalisiic behn Tor than other lawyers. He must real ize that some fees and his state job, like oil and water, do not mix
New Britain herald., 1928-06-07

disgusting the meek owners of re- ceiving sets. who are supposed to take their licking lying down and without murmuring. No one needs to be a prophet, however, to guess what the poor listeners would So about it. We suspect they have already done considerable about t.
 Before leaving the subject lets consider the decision sl the wana- maker establishment h Philadelphia, which has operated sDlio station. The Wanamaker people suspected for | long time that their radio station brought no appreciable re- turns. Their suspicious becoming strong enough they finally decided 10 shut it off. Thus the announce ment. The station will remain intact and ready for use if the public should demand it; but so far there has been no strenuous demand by the sup posed army Of listeners.
 A newspaper in Indiana situated in one Of the cities where a radio station was ordered off the air comes to hand. In contained frantic announcements to the public to write to the station demanding its con- inuance, and these letters would be placed before the Federal Radio Commission. Unfortunately the response was admittedly slightly.
 If the proprietors of the 1e2 mark ed stations expect the public to save them they are bound to be dis appointed, with perhaps here and there an exception. It might surprise even some Of the more prominent stations how indifferent the public can get.
 The novelty having worn off the radio reception-which l. to say that the day is past when any kind of . solo by any kind of sn amateur was acceptable SO long as 1t came through the air--the demand for othinr hut the hest mIht he | a problem for the broadcasters. Tho indifference Of the public to the fate of the broadcasters who have been marked for slaughter indicates clearly that there is little sympathy left for cheap programs. The radio public is becoming hard task master.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-07
CLARIFYING THE LAW

The effort of the state to force registration Of an automobile before 1t can be lowed over the highways has ended in deserved failure. The Superior court, which was called upon to interpret this point in the automobile laws, squelched the effort quickly and most effectively. An automobile that cannot be oper- ated is not a -propelling yehicl" in the eyes Of the law and the man with broken-d down, seen-better- days machine who wishes 10 have it lowed from his premises 10 the automobile bone yard need not go to the expense of getting out q regis fration certificate in order 10 dra 2 the remains 10 their last resting place.
 In Newlngton, where tho town court is not overlooking any bets. the opinion was otherwise and the owner of chunk Of steel and tin which once was an automobile was fined so5 for beng caught fetching ii through the town attached 10 , go- ing automobile Tie owners sense Of justice Was considerably outraged over the occurrence and he figured he would rather go 10 the expense Of appealing and perhaps gaining re- versal of the case than planking down 25 bucks for charity in New ington.
 Judge Isaac Wolfe Of the superior court confronted with this new fanglej case at law, seems 10 nay, lost no time in applying the wisdom Of Solomon 10 decide it, You cant operate an automobile that can't be operated" Iu effect WAS his decision. Consequently | j. not necessary 70 got out rrristra- lion certificate 10 operate what can't bo operated.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-07
A MAYOR AND THE LAW

'Bossy" Gillis, the brassy mayor of Newburyport, Mass. has the pe- culiar notion that "the proper place for trees is out in the woods" His idea of a treeless Newburyport must seem novel to loyal Yankees living in a city which boasts of an unusually large number of beautiful elm trees. Unfortunately. however. the mayor also believes in action. and when trees obstructed the pro- greas or Boasy's ambitious gasoline filling station scheme at the Simpson place." landmark, down came the trees. The mayor dAd not bother with getting . permit. nor did he feel constrained by . sonins ordinance, nor did the fact that the Common Council had refused | per init for the filling station bother him.
 Such a mayor!
 Of course. he got arrested and may be fined. But merely being arrested is nothing new in this chief executives young life. Ills record up to that point had been being con- victed of shooting crap. cussins in public, gambling on the Lords day, selling gasoline without | license, ana punching previous mayor upon the jaw.
 Yet for awhile, when this civic clown became mayor tho citizens liked 1t because he got publicity for the town. Before he Is through his term citizens will be wise to dis courage him from running again; not even for the job of town dog catcher.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-07
Who Is the
 Skillniest Man In the World 1?

If he lives in this town you ought to clip out this notice and send it td him.
 Perhaps he has never heard of McCoy's Tablets or read of the fair and square offer Mccoy is making to all underweight men and women who need few more pounds of flesh to gain in health, vigor and ats tractiveness.
 Mccoy takes all the risk-Read this ironclad guarantee. If after talk Ing { sixty cent boxes of McCoy's Tablets or One Dollar boxes any thin. underweight man or, woman doesn't gain at least pounds and feel completely satisfied with the marked improvement in health- your druggist is authorized to return the purchase price.
 The name McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets has been shortened-just ask for McCoy's Tablets at any drua store in America.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-07
NEW ENGLAND DELEGATES

The place of honor-center isle, tront-goes to the New England delegates at the Republican national convention. The delegation from Maine will be right in front of the platform and will not need to stretch their necks to see what is transpiring. The delegates from Massa chusetts. New Hampshire, Yer mont, Rhode Island and Connectic ut follow
 Thus the prestige of New Eng land is maintained even at 2 national convention. They probably will be the cheer leaders for Hoover instead of Coolidge, as was originally ex- pected, the latest 1T will not run" letter from the President to Chair man Butler being quite definite about
New Britain herald., 1928-06-07

You can get an answer to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau, 1929 New York avenue. Washington. D. C.. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can ex- tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive | per- sonal reply. Unsigned requests can- not be answered. All letters are con- fidential Editor.
 Q. What does the term 'carpet baggers" mean in connection with American history?
 A. The term was first used in the early days of the western states with reference to wildcat bankers, who had no fixed residencS and could not be located when wanted. It was later applied approbriously l In the days of reconstruction in the South to northern adventurers who. by means of freedmen's votes. ob. tained offices in the southern states. Q. From what was the namo of the Canary Islands derived? A. From the Latin word "Canis" m meaning dog. It is supposed that the shape of the largest island of the group resembled | dog. hence the name.
 Q. Can negro enlist in the United States navy as an apprentice seaman?
 A. Yes.
 Q. What is the address of Ben Lyon. the movie actor?
 A. Caddo Productions. Metro politan Studios 104o Las Palmas Avenue, Hollywood. California.
 Q. Is Canadian immigration to the United States controlled by the quota law?
 A. There is no quota for Cana dian immigrants.
 c. Is there any way to clean white window shadese
 A. Wall paper cleaner can be used for freshening up slightly soiled window shades Linen shades of good quality can be cleaned by stretching them tightly on a curtain stretcher or lacking them on the floor and scrubbing with warm soapsuds. They should be rinsed with warm water applied with a brush and ironed before they are entirely dry.
 .. How many cubic inches in barrel?
 A. A barrel 0iquid measure) contains 7,276.5 cubic inches.
 Q. When does the tourist season open in Yellowstone National Park? A. It extends from June 20 to September IS. Tourists may enter the park for a complete tour on and between these dates. The park utilities are actually operated from June 20 to September %. After that date admittance is granted only 10 tourists who come to comp along the roads and trails. Q. When dld Eli Whitney patent the cotton gin?
 A. March 14. 1194. Q. What coins commemorate the Oregon Trail and what is the address of the Oregon Trail Memo rial Association? A. oregon Trail Memorial half dollars have been coined. The ad. dress of the association is 95 Madi-
New Britain herald., 1928-06-07
DI>t ABIDING RADIO STATIONS

Most Of th" proprietora Of the 1GG
 radio stations which have been or
 dercd to show cause why they should
 be allowed to remain on the air seem to tc deeply stirred over the prospect Of ending their broadcastiug careers. One or tuo lawsuits are threatened and 1t is said that the l.. 2. Supreme Court ultimately will have 10 decide whether the Federal Radio Commission bas the power to refuse licenses to broadcastef7. On" shudders to think hat would hap pen in the air If in such con- tingency the Supreme Court ahoul1 rule In favor of the broadcas'ers: II would mesp g speedy increase in broad ca sting stations. vastly increas- iag the chaos in the air and further
New Britain herald., 1928-06-07
25 Keons Ago Today

Twenty fife and drum corps arc competing today in the carnival conducted by the Tabs corps Among them are the American and Jr. o. T.. A. NJ. corps of New Brit ain and the rlstnville corps. Major
 Allen of Hartford and George Lynch and Charles Mueller of New
 Britain are the judges.
 Work on the sewer tunnel is be- ing pressed, and the men, wearing rubber suits and using compressed d air ss motive power, are working
 night and day.
 The charter committee held a
 meeting last evening. with w. F. Atwood. A. J. Reynolds. E. r. Calf
 rey, C. s. Andrews, and Edward Q. l Kilbourne present. 4. J. Sloper ex- I plained the work of the gas Com- pany in getting the legislature to change the proposed charter so as to leave it its rights in the streets
 saying that 1t was not done public l ly as the company could hardly be expected to go about with a brass ! band. Mir. Andrews retorted, This performance looks more like d case
 of the brass without the band" Mir. l Sloper said his company had de- clined to sell to a trust. No definite action was taken by the committee.
 4 fine program has been arranged 1 for the ground breaking exercises of | the Swedish Lutheran church to- ! m norrow. The mayor will speak. and
 the common council will be present
 at the invitation of Pastor Ohman.
 The Philharmonic band will play. l The June number of Bennctt's New Britain pocket guide has been i issued and contains much valuable information. Many Of the tables l have been revised.
 There is more or less sentiment tr ! favor of the extension of the trolle,
 lines. People are seeking homes pr
 the outskirts and these sections art
 growing rapidly. There has been nc
 extension within the city limits since ', he Dolans substituted electricity fo, horses That was several years aet
 and New Brifains population has increased 10000 since then.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-07
\ MECHANICAL FREIGHT YART,

Two thousand guests Of the Bos- ion tH Maine railroad, we read. watched the first freight car-gay- v decorated with bunting roll down the hump in the new mechan- iral freight yard Of tha railroad in Boston and find its way alone 10 the proper designated point after truuiiing over q maze Of tracks.
 The new classification yard Of the railroad cost s4,o0o.ooo. IL marks q ue" era in the affairs Of q big New England railroad. It Is the most up lo tue minute freight yard in the country and Is symbol Of the new Boston X Maine. The yard has a capacity of l,0U0, ,bGD freight cars a year.
 In addition to this notable addi- ion 70 the railroads facilities q ro" North station is being construc- led, one with a "eports arena attached.
 ts short a time ago as 1926 the Boston < Maine vas stil suffering rom tf1- ora of physical and ! iinaucial disabilities. \ few years before that I' was all but down and out
 Under tho leadership of Homo 1 L"rlng and non under the leader ship of Presi1ont Hannancr the Boston X Maine has revived into 2 new railroad. one of which New England can feel proud.
New Britain herald., 1928-06-07
FLY.TOX PROTECTION
 NEEDED
Thirty Different Diseases Are Transmitted By Files

Flies are the filthiest insect known. They deposit germs in three ways. By contact. vomit spots and excreta. They taint everything they touch1 Fly-Tox kills flies. It l.; safe, stains less, fragrant, sure. Simple instrucs tions on each bottle (blue labeD for killing ALL household insects. In. sist on Fly-Tox. Fly-Tox is the sci. entihc insecticide developed at Mel. lon Institute Of Industrial Research by Rex Fellowship. Fly-Tox brings health, comfort and cleanliness advt.