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The Washington times., 1928-02-15
SALE OF CARS
I PICKING Up

DETROIT, Mich, Feb. 15.--The
battle for sales in the AUTOMOBILE
industry is on and early indications
are that the 1928 results will be
very favorable. according to B. II.
Cram, president of Grams Automo-
tive Reports, Inc, industry author
1ty.
OF course, there is always pos
sibility Of an unforeseen adverse de-
velopment, hut, at the moment,
there IL nothing that suggests this
taking place.
The closing week of January and
che first week of February dis
closed q marked sales Improvement
. in practically every section OF the
country, and in a number OF IN
stances. the automobile business
done in the first month of this year
exceeded by a substantial margin
, that which was done in the open
ing 80 days of 1927.
This first return is significant.
and certainly tends to strengthen
the optimistic predictions of rec.
ord year that have been making
rounds in industry circles since the
opening days of the New York
Show.
Several favorable factors have
) been responsible for the upward
swing that has characterized auto
motive business during the past
couple OF weeks. The most i'm.
portAnt among them have been the
y generally improved weather condi-
tions, the clearing away of uncer-
tainty that marked the go days
prior to the national show, the
quality products that are being
offered at attractive prices and the
stimulus that has been provided BY
the local shows throughout the
country.
On the other hand. sales would
) undoubtedly have been even stronger
were it not for the inability of
some dealer organizations to give
immediate delivery of their cars,
and the fact the downward trend
in prices that started early in JAN
nary and carried over into the
Chicago Show last week has APP
parent1y brought about a public be-
: lief that more price revisions are to
come and, accordingly, it is wise
90 wait.
The former situation, with the
exception Of Ford, has now been
pretty well cleared away, and it is
more than likely that little will be
done in the immediate future with
price. There are, of course, one or
two exceptions where establishments
. In prices would be in order. How
ever, on the whole, the industry is
at the moment offering its products
at prices that will stand little or no
more reduction if profits are to be
sustained.
The Washington times., 1928-02-15
STORING CAR FOR WINTER

Cold. dampness and rats MUS pe
considered when storing the car tor
the winter. The machine should %
stored in q dry place, or as nearly
dry a. possible. All cracks or open.
ings should be closed with burlAp
or boards. Holes through which
rats enter should preferably %
closed with tin. Remove the bat
terry to the house for monthly
charging. or to a battery service
station. The water should be
thoroughly drained from the radi.
ator ana one quart OF denAtured
alcohol poured into the radiator.
The car should be set on bricks or
props under the Axies, ana the air
let out OF tires not touching the
The Washington times., 1928-02-15
Hupmobile. Production
Snurts on New Models

Hupmobile production and retail
sales since the announcement of its
new six of the Century" and,
later, it's two Century Fights. -
has been greater than ever before
at this time of year in the com.
nany's history. According to r. s.
Cole. general sales manager, prod.
uction during November, December
and January was 104 per cent
greater than for the corresponding
months of 1s26.27. The last quar-.
ter of 1927 the company enjoyed
ian 81 per cent increased volume
over the corresponding period OF
1925.
The Washington times., 1928-02-15
New WHY'S Knight Six
Draws Unusual Interest

With the formal announcement OF
the new Willys-Knight six, the low
est priced Knight-engined six ever
built by the Willys.overlaAd Com.
pany, unusual interest IL being
shown in the special salon being
staged the week of February 20 at
the showrooms of Sterrett & Elem.
ing, Inc. local distributors.
When this new six was first in.
troduced at the automobile shows
1t proved one Of the feature attrac-
tions before the largest gathering OF
motor car enthusiasts, striking a
The Washington times., 1928-02-15
WHY FUSE FAILED

One of the most familiar troubles
of night driving is the burned out
fuse. This should be the first point
of inspection when trouble Is expert
enced with the lighting system.
There always is a cause when a
fuse burns out and 1t should be dis
covered before new one Is in
serted. Failure to locate the cause
probably will mean that the second
fuse will meet the same fate az the
first and even more serious trouble
may result.
The Washington times., 1928-02-15

flOOr to take the aeralM 0gs tln
casinaA. All erAaaa ehOti9 20 re-
moved from the fuhh9F. EiAno ~
spoonful Oe cylinder Oil Gil @mOh
cylinder ana turn the amwfmo 0WAR
to coat che cylinder walls ana pg6p
vent rust. with cup mroAAo on
vAseline cover all briaht metal onrs
facan, including sh0 Al1heI, Win q
linht coat. II b elOoed ear raise
al windows alla eios9 Doors. a. 90
extra preonusioA againel rodentA
After this work IS completed there
n an assurance that tho eag viii
BE In reed condition when too
touring Deasoa AeAin arrives
The Washington times., 1928-02-15

"The strong demand for Hupnno.
biles is indicated in the fact that
retail deliveries during January
were greater than our entire prod
uction," said Mr.. Cole. January,
February and March ordinarily are
months in which motor car dealers
plan to stock cars against antici-
pated heavy spring deliveries. In
response to orders we increased our
January output 81 per cent over
that for January, 1927. Yet we
have found that our retail de.
liveries actually exceeded our prod
uction by more than 400 cars"
Before replenishirs the supply of
grease in any cup about the car, see
to it that the outside of the cup has
been wiped absolutely clean.
The Washington times., 1928-02-15
PLANS SPEEDWAY

A high.speed double.track highway
IL under serious consideration be-
tween San Francisco and Los An.
geles. It il proposed to construct
on the west side of the San Joaquin
Valley two paralleled S0-foot paved
roads, with a 1O.foot parking space
between them. The idea IL to pro.
vide for unlimited speed; In fact, 4
two-wav 400-mile straishtaway motor
The Washington times., 1928-02-15

new achievement for wi1lys.over
land in the Kpight-engined field.
An entirely new market Is opened
for the new standard model since 1t
il the first time that a Willys-Kni9ht
six has attained the $1,10O classic.
cation
The Washington times., 1928-02-15

DETROIT on Saturday and Sunday
(New Years Day., hrst showing, sold
10 Hudson and Essex cars At retail In
Detroit and Wayne County, $50 Essex
and 1O7 Hudson retail sales were made In
the frst Is days Of 1928. (T'his exceeds
full month Of January, 1877, previous
record.
BOSTON and territory sold 379 cars
on first two opening day..
GASTONIA, N. C. IAN January
allotment sold on third day"
MONTPELIER, VT. "FOry signed
orders already received. HavO only seen
picture of cars IS yet
POUGHKEEPSIE. "Ten signed
orders from photographs, with deposits.
COLUMBUS, o., in the first IS days
sold more than double As many cars a.
were sold for the full month of January
in 1877.
INDIANAPOLIS sold well above
1908 more cars in the first Is days OF
January than for the fun month in 1927.
ST. LOUIS and territory had doubled
their last years January business in the
first ten days.
WHEELING, W. VA. Large
crowds, great enthusiasm, many retail sales,
also many additional Wholesale orders.
MONTGOMERY,A ALA. Greatest
public ovation in our history"
NEW ORLEANS. Reception Of
new models, splendid"
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Great
public response.
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Public
interest exceeds highest hope.
NEW YORK. Greatest and most
enthusiastic crowds ever"
HOUSTON, TEXAS. Announced
nav Essex Sunday stop salesroom con-
sanity crowded stop ESSEX IL greatest car
you have built stop snip additional car
loads Essex sedans At once.
The Washington times., 1928-02-15

It Is good plan to dLain the car
burstOr once in a while. Sediment
and water collect in the bottom OF
the carburetor, and to allow this to
drain off and clean tho screen will
bring about efficient conjunction.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-18
CHICAGO Police
RACE With Death
Try to Stop KidnapeE Of Italian
Youth

Chicago. Sept. IS L9 - Confident
that they have in custody three of
the six men who kidnapped ten year
old Billy Ranier II days ago, po-
lice last night we're engaged in what
they termed race with death-an
attempt to find the three other alb
ductors before they carried out
their threats to kill the boy and send
his head to the frantic parents.
Demanded $4,000
The abductors who at first de-
handed $4,000 from A. Frank
Ranieri, Italian sewer contractor,
for the return of his son. today sent
what they called final demands In
these they asked for $4,000 and
threatened to decapitate the child
end send the parents "a little pack
age" If their wishes were not ac-
quiesced in.
Three separate searches for the
lad and his abductors were being
made. The Chicago police were
conducting hunt after arresting
three men who they said com prlsed
half the kidnapping ring.
The father of the missing boy who
had asked the police TO stay out of
The search because he feared for
his boys life If they interfered but
who apparently had asked police aid
later. yesterday was reported as
hgain making individual efforts to
communicate with the abductors. He
himself remained at home awaiting
word from his boy. but other mem
hers of the family We're dispatched
on what the police said were mis-
New Britain herald., 1928-09-18
SIOUX INDIANS At
PEACE 50 YEARS
Once Formidable Tribe to Glt'
bfate Event

Rosebud. 8 D.. Sept. IS. R-The
wildly adventurous and tragic ro-
nance OF . once powerful Indian
people will be relived in pageantry
when the Brule Sioux celebrate e
fiftieth anniversary of their settle
ment of this government agency.
Five thousand Indian lodges will
encircle the huge camping grounds
monial sun dance. a grueseme
ritual of self-torture last staged on
the Rosebud ~ years ago. will be
revived for the occasion.
The tribes migration from east
to west. centuries ago. will be re-
produced in the pageant. Said in
legend to antedate the coming OF
Columbus, the migration followed
the conquest of the Sioux by east
ern enemies. Wearied. they turned
to the setting sun. and made the
long. uncharted trail on foot. stop
ries. at garden spots along the
route. fighting, conquering hostile
hosts. until finally they emerged at
Sparkling Water" the Platte
river.
Here for two centuries more
they commended. savage against
savage, for the right of domain.
this time with the fierce Pawnees.
The invaders, victorious at length.
extended their hostile operations to
the four winds. They virtually
ruled that tremendous expanse of
wild country.
1t was they who checked the
white mans early advances to the
west; they who waged bitter, re-
lentless warfare with the white col
diers sent to protect the pioneers;
and 1t was not until 1868 that the
first peace was effected.
Defactiops in the tribe ranks oc-
CURED, and its numbers were great
ly reduced. the two remaining bands
being ruled by Red Cloud and Spot
ted fail. In 1874. when the gold
rush was on in earnest. the war
paul again was puI SACo. thouE ~
Spotted Tail kept his Brules peace
full. and eventually persuaded ned
Cloud also to smoke the pacific
pipe.
In 1873, the Sioux. depleted m
numbers and ne longer powerful.
were escorted, under white protec-
ton. to the present reservation at
Rosebud. midway between the Black
Hills and the Missouri river. Here
the influence of civilization began.
The changes 1t has wrough1 on
the red man and hts life. the transi-
ton from tepee to frame house
from woodland path to paved side
walk, from bow and arrow of the
huntsman to pillow and hoe of the
agrarian. will be marked at the
celebration as well as the historical
aspects of migration and warfare.
E. E. MElean. agency superin
tendent. is in charge of the cele.
bration. Follows-the-Wo oman, s
Sioux who took part in the last sur
dance ~ years ago and still bears
. the scars on his chest. will agair
dance In the barbaric rite.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-18
FAMILY REUNITED
Brothers and Sister Together
First Time In so Years.

Rochester. N. Y, Sept. is (UP)-
On a furlough from the Kelly Avia-
ton field at San Antonio. Tex.
Charles w. Ravens is visiting his
brother. Frederick. and his sister,
Mrs Cora Mcmahon, here, neither
of whom he had seen in half a cen
fury.
AS a boy of Is. Ravens left his
home in Rome. N. Y. to seek ad
venture in the west. Eventually he
Joined the United States army and
under General Brooks saw consid-
cradle Indian fighting.
In the army nine years he be-
came, after resigning. confiden-
tial government employe in mum.
Der of civil capacities. Now he is
employed at the aviation field at
San Antonio TO which position he
will return at the expiration of his
30-day furlough.
Since his army days. Ravens has
Travelled extensively but had never
been able to come as far east as
Rochester to pick up the threads OF
family associations.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-18
Ruth Elders Husband
Joins Byrd ExDeditiOn

Panama. Sept IS R-Lyle Wo-
mack. who is suing Ruth Elder for
divorce, was bound for the antarctic
today aboard the City of New York,
one of the ships of Commander
Richard r. Byrd's expedition to the
South Pole. Womack signed as an
ciler yesterday and sailed for Dune
din. New Zealand. aboard the vessel.
Womack was understood to have
originally planned TO enter the army
flying school in Texas. but apparent
ly encountered difficulties because
he was married. which was thought
to have barred enlistment.
Womack is the second person
from the Isthmus to join the Byrd
expedition. Max Boehning, a Pana-
ma railroad employe, signed as third
assistant engineer replacing William
Jennings Cummins. who will return
to New York because of i'll health.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-18
fornia, New York Delaware, Idaho.
New Mexico and Michigan.

fornia, New York Delaware. Idaho.
New Mexico and Michigan.
He said the northwest and south
west have been experiencing very
good" business for some months and
these two areas probably will COP
tlnue in the favorable group this
fall. Many of the agricultural states
in the middle west should be in b
better buying position this fall. he
added.
Retail Sales Largo
Retail sales are about 3 per cent
larger than a year ago this time. he
continued. while chain store sales
are from to 10 per cent, larger
than year ago, and mail order
sales are about IS per cent above
last years figures.
The fall period should bring a
moderately irregular movement ir
the general average of commodity
prices, Babson said. with the proba-
bility the last fall months will usher
in a slightly firmer tendency ir
commodities.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-18
believe 800 LOST
IN GAUDEL0UPE
French Hear Of Terrific Toll Of
Hurricane

Paris. Sept. IS R-The fury Of
the tropical hurricane which swept
the West Indies on Thursday is es-
timated by the governor of Quad
eloupe, French West Indies. to have
taken a toll of 300 lives there. In a
report to the minister of colonies he
said 235 bodies had already been re-
covered.
1t was feared that when the full
toll became known. however. 1t
would amount beyond the 300 mark.
The governor. when he sent his esti-
mate, had just arrived at Pointe A
Pitre, the chief town of Guadeloupe
He reported that so were dead in
Pointe A Pitre which contains nearly
fifth of the total population of
100000 of the island and that the
town had been devastated and the
suburbs completely wiped out. When
the wreckage is cleared away. the
deaths may be found to be greater
than estimated by the governor on
his first survey.
Many villages also have not yet
been reached by courier and all
other communications have been ST.
lent. 1t was believed that these viii
lagos suffered greatly from the hur-
ricane with the rest of the island.
A tidal wave struck Bourg. level
ing 1t. Twenty eight persons were
trapped there and persisted.
The island dependencies were also
hard hit. On the island of Marie Ga
lante, which has a population OF
10000, almost all houses collapsed
with resulting toll in human lives.
The island of Desirable reported sim
liar damages and suffering among
its 1000 population, with two dead.
Plantations Wrecked
Plantations were wrecked. Build
ings and factories were destroyed
and unroofed. Rum distilleries were
severity damaged as we'll as homes.
Apparently Martinique did not suf-
fer as heavily as Guadeloupe. the
governor of Guadeloupe reported
three men drowned when tidal
wave swamped score of small
boats. A few houses were wrecked
and crops and highways suffered.
Great Britain's possession in the
West Indies also were hit by the
gale the Leeward Islands reporting
death toll of A..
Monsterrat reported IS dead and
fifty injured. Medical stores. food
and clothing We're being sent there
from Antigua. which reported no loss
Of life.
On st. Kits (St. Christophers) six
persons persisted. At Basse Terre on
that island the property damage was
estimated at 100000.
Is Dead
Thirteen dead were reported from
Nevis. The seafront at Dominica was
heavily damaged but there was nc
loss Of life.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-18
HOME FOR LOST DOGS

Paris, Sept. Is (UP) - Partisan
dog lovers at last have won their
battle for more humane treatment
of lost CANNES. Adding substantial
city funds to an anonymous gift of
100000 francs work has been start
cd on the reconstruction of the dog
pound" known as the "fourriere. :"
Special buildings are to be provided
for lost dogs believed valuable
enough for sale and for the accom-
mediation of canine pets of families
who do not care to be bothered with
their animals while holidaying at
the seaside.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-18
|BABSON TALKS ON
| LABOR SITUATION
Says Employment is Chief
Economic Factor Now

Babson Park. Mass. Sept, Is
(UP)-Employment and its effect
on business and gold exports with
its effect on the financial situation
are the two economic factors which
dominate the outlook for 1929, Roger
w. Babson. economist. told the 18th
annual national business conference
here yesterday.
Not unless stock speculation cools
down, Babson said. will there be an
easy credit situation like that of
last fall. But if the outflow of gold
continues at the present rate-over
$500, 100000 in the past ~ months
it will have an important influ-
ence in Debating present "careening
stock prices" he added.
Going Downward
Although the nation is enjoying
+ fairly active business. the economist
continued. 1.-The direction of employ
ment is slowly downward. The
United States department of labor
index is per cent less than year
ago and payrolls are 2. per cent
lower, he pointed out.
But this downward trend in en-
ployment is not due fundamentally
to the condition of business" he
said. New inventions. labor saving
devices and improved technical pro-
cesses and other shortcut methods
are putting workers out of jobs. In
employment has hit practically all
lines OF industry. The present pinch
comes In great measure from the
fact that new jobs are growing less
and the number of seekers is in
creasing. This is the inevitable TEN
porary penalty of efficiency. We are
in what might be called a period OF
voorhees, prosperity
Use All Our Incomes
Babson deplored the fact that
we are today. as people. living
right up to the hlt of our incomes
Many people, he said. are even
spending their income via the in
stallment payment system, before
it is earned.
. This means" he warned, "tha,
any further lessening in employ.
ment, any curtaililg of the nations
pay envelopes, will seriously jeop-
ardize the business outlook. And
so | say, watch employment as ar
outstanding barometer of business
for 1929"
Despite the sharp drop in bust
ness activity during the fall, moder-
ate expansion should develop in
, some lines. he believed. Crops are
good. Babson said, although the re-
cent dip in crop prices may pre-
vent the farmers purchasing power
| from increasing above last year.
THE craze for speculation is still
fastened upon everyone and values
count for very little" he said. THE
crop of amateur stock buyers is
many times what it was before the
war and constantly increasing. Te
them a stock is good as long as il
can be made to rise regardless Of
the usual standards of value. 1t /.
Florida all over again and will in.
evtably bring the Florida after
math. The pools also have succeed
ed in advancing stocks to new lev
els and should they decide to un-
load before election day the effect
will be significant
High Bond Prices
Babson said he looked for con
tinued high bond prices and low
\ yields.
Money rates will remain general.
ly firm throughout the fall. he said
The following states. accordina
to the economist. should offer the
best sales opportunities for most
lines of goods for the next few
months: Washington. Arizona, Kan
sas. New" Jersey. No. Dabota. Cali
New Britain herald., 1928-09-18
WhenPaiin
Comes
Two hours after eating

at once. You VIII never use crude
methods when once you learn the
bottle to try.
Be sure to get the genuine Phil
lips Milk of Magnesia prescribed by
physicians for so years in correct
ing excess acids. Csc and Soc a
bottle-any drugstore.
MIX of Magnesia" has been the
4. s. Registered Trnde Mark of The
Charles H. Philips Chemical com
pany and its predecessor Charles II.
Phillips since 1875.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-18

mai many people call indlges-
non very often means excess acid
IN the stomach. The stomach nerves
have been over stimulated and food
eours. The corrective Is an alka.i.
which neutralizes acids instantly.
And the best alkali known to medi-
cal science is Phillips Milk of Mag
hesia. II has remained the standard
with physicians in the so years since
It's invention
One spoonful Of this harmless.
tastcless alkali in water will neutral
TIE instantly many times as much
acid. and the symptoms disappear
New Britain herald., 1928-09-18
sions seeking the abductors.
Cant Fluid BOY

Authorities of Melross Park
where many Italians reside. incens-
ed by charges of the Chicago police
that the boy was being held a pris-
oner there. made thorough search
Of the suburb and said that no trace
OF the lad was found. Those under
arrest who the police said are men,
bers of the band, are Salvatore Mas
troianni and Remodel Schiedo. al
ready charged with the kidnapping
and Angelo Petitti. an alleged ex-
tortioner. The police said they
knew the names of the three other
men they charge perpetrated the
kidnapping, but did not reveal them.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-18
Men $
Fancy Pajamas
$l.23

A very smart selection of
mems fancy pajamas in a
special selling, made Of fine
quality plain and novelty
fabrics, all well tailored in
all size, A to D.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-18
CLAppER "ROOKIE, HELD

New Orleans. La, Sept. IS UP)-
Margaret Paribel. 20. blonde and
pretty. was arrested here for book
making. Police found her seated at
table in an upper floor of down
town office building surrounded by
five telephones with charts on four
race tracks before her and pile of
bet record sheets by her side. She
told police she was the sole operator
of the business.
READ HERALD CLASSIFIED Abs
FOR RESULTS
New Britain herald., 1928-09-18
Boys
Golf Socks
33c

Closing out a very large
assortment of boys fine
quality golf sox. A splendid
choice of patterns, color
ings and sizes to choose
from, values to Csc.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-18
Wednesday! 1900 Yards
Anderson Prints

Lovely new desirable fall prints
for street wear, school dresses, house
frocks, drapes, spreads, smart dainty
floral prints that launder perfectly,
80 inches wide. Our regular Acc
grade, an unusual value. For Wed
nesday only, yard ................
New Britain herald., 1928-09-18

About 125 in this group.
Made of fine quality 1000
pure wool. In a choice of
excellent patterns and sizes
26 to 80. Values up to $2.95.
New Britain herald., 1928-09-18
Wednesday! OHandMade
PhilippineGowns

Made of fine quality nainsook,
beautifully hand embroidered and
daintily trimmed with lace or ribbon,
also popular cut out insertions that
are entirely hand made. In a choice
of lovely styles and necklines ......
New Britain herald., 1928-09-18

Of pure imported linen damask,
with neat colored woven damask bor-
ders. Size of cloth 54x54 with six
matching napkins. Neat hemstitch
finish.