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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
HINDU MYSTERIES
REMAIN UNS0LVED
Stone Image Splits Offerings
Fifty-Fifty.

Observation-Disclosures by English
youths into the traditional mysteries
Of Hindu temples in India are being
carried on under the guidance of DR..
Arthur r. S. Roy, Phi. D., D. Lift, M.
d. OF temples visited the following
reports have been made:
At vakam, in South India, noted for
the temple of Vakyabapam, an annual
dinner is held, at which 1000 people
are fed. 1t has been said that every
year after the dinner is over an odd
plantain leaf is found which cannot
be accounted for Con ceremonial oc-
casions the Indian eats from plan
tain leaf. This year volunteers went
to Vakam and stood guard at the din
ing hall.
Aided by Police.
They had two policemen, and they
counted the leaves before they were
taken into the temple yard, examined
every attendant and guest to see that
extra leaves were not Struggled in and
counted the leaves when spread for
dinner. After dinner the leaves were
counted and it was found that they
numbered 1,O01. Only 1000 people
were admitted, and the odd leaf could
not be accounted for.
At Mangalgiri, near Vizagapatam, in
Madras residency, there is figure of
the god Narasinga, or the man-lion in
carnation of Vishnu, huge and open
mouthed. This stone image takes Of
ferings thrown into the gaping mouth,
but as soon as the ceremony is fin
ished exactly half the offerings are
thrown out. An Oxonian, recently
from England, scoffed at this and
threw in pound tin Of strawberries.
The tin come out split in two, and the
portion thrown out was exactly half
pound in weight. Fifty-fifty seems
to be the motto of this deity, and it
adheres to it exactly.
A railroad guard once wanted to
test the truth of the statement, and
put his hand into the gaping mouth.
He could not find anything there, but
could not release his hand. 1t was
held by some invisible force, and only
after hours of prayer was it freed.
Then there is the temple of Kali,
the terrible goddess, seven feet high,
with ten heads and eighteen hands
The door of the temple is opened bur
once year. Then several goats, buff
faloes, fowls and other animals are
brought to the temple and tied in front
of the door. Ropes are fastened to the
rings in the door, and the people stand
holding the ropes to pull the door
open.
Hair That Waves.
When the door is opened the ami
mails die instantaneously. No person
has experimental to learn the effect
If men stood there.
When prayer is made to the pre-
siding deity Of Tirupati near Madras,
or in the Paint hills, to save the life
of sick child, the child generally re-
covers, but its hair becomes waved
and plated. Try what one may, the
hair will not lose it's wave or it's plat,
but as soon as the hair has been Of
fered to the god, the new hair that
grows has no waves or plaits at all.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
Decidedly Poor Guess
Concerning Natal Day

It isn't too late to tell this story on
one respected Boston citizen. A tri1e
unfamiliar with American history. he
got his dates mixed and will never
again forget February IL. AS he was
driving home from church alone to
was disturbed by the thought that It
was somebody's birthday. He tried to
recall, but he strained his memory in
vain. Passing confectioner's shop,
he stopped and purchased So box of
bonbons with pink ribbon around 1t.
Driving home, he made a low curtsy
to his surprised wife and handed the
box to her, and at the same time
planted kiss on her cheek.
"Well. WE'LL" said the astonished
lady, "what Is all this for?"
"Your birthday, darling" said he,
"and many happy returns Of the day."
my birthday!" she exclaimed
"Why, you know that my birthday is
August IA. This is Lincoln's birth
day."
Since then he has been booting him.
self about the house every time he
thinks of lt.-Boston Globe.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
Misiudged

President Pratt of the Standard
Oil company of New York was talk.
Ing about certain Oil mems Difficult.
lies In Mexico.
"These men have been misjudged,'
he said. ut reminds me of story
A generous-hearted stranger attended
New York church one Sunday morn
ing and was so moved by the pastors
eloquence that he decided to put q
$50 bill in the collection plate.
"Ele was as modest a man us he
was generous, and when the collector
approached he rolled the bill up and
concealed 1t in his fist; but as he was
about to make his splendid contrbu
ton the collector frowned down at
that tightly clenched fist and jerked
the plate back and whispered coldly
"'No. Give 1t to me, sir. One has
just come Off my coat"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
100000 Turks in
Search for Surnames

Observation-Disclosures million
Turks are nervously scratching their
heads or thumbing through the few
telephone directories available 10
search of a name with which to en-
dow themselves.
Reports from Angora state that an
act requiring the adoption of family
names is nearing passage. The lack
Of these names has caused infinite
confusion, as thousands call them
selves the same one name. generally
Mustapha or Fatima.
AngOra's new edct will be anOf her
slap at the Koran Its precept, Don't
be proud of family, make your own
name," Is responsible for the Moslems
lack Of family tags.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
Not His Time to Die

Not everybody who starts to fall
down an elevator shaft from the sew
enth story is lucky enough to land
with only minor injuries on the fourth,
but that is what happened to Michael
O'Hara, twenty-four, of New York. He
was working on the seventh floor of
a building under construction when
he fell down the shaft. He struck
wire cable in the shaft and caromed
off on to the fourth landing, escaping
with only abrasions and decorations of
the right hand.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
A Wise Judge

New York.-A Brooklyn fellow de-
sired to change his name, had we'd
ding invitations engraved, then ap-
piled for judicial permission. Justice
Druhan ruled: anyone who could
spell or pronounce the name Cyril
Merrill would have no difficulty with
Simon Minsky. The application is de-
led"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
Ne.u Wonder Wood

There is new plastic wood that
can be nodded to any required form
and will adhere to the clean, dry
surface of wood, metal, or any other
material. It dries rapidly and then
adheres firmly, can be worked with
ordinar, woodworking tools, will take
nails and screws, and paint, varnish
and French polish. In fact, 1t be.
HAYES like ordinary wood, except that
it will not warp, crack. blister or
peel.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
French Choose Edison
as Greatest Inventor

Iaris.-Edlson heads the list
of the worlds greatest inven
tors, in a voting contest conduct.
ed by Paris newspaper.
The American was the favor.
lite because Of the benefit of his
. works to humanity. The phono.
graph and the electric lamp are
given as his principal achieve.
ments.
The next Your inventors, In
order, are Jacquart, inventor OF
the textile loom; Ampere, ia
ther of the electro-magnet. be.
cause that led to the perfection
Of the telegraph and telephone;
Alder, given credit for getting
off the ground in the first heav
ier-than-air flying machine. and
Brandy, whose work contributed
much to practical wireless.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
Excess of Patriotism,

"Chauvnism" derives Its name from
Nicolas Ctnuvin, a soldier In the army
Of Napoleon who was ridIcued by
his comrades for his administrative
and nnreasoning patriotism. The term
has come to he applied to any ones
excessive enthusiasm for national as
cendancy
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
Expensive UpkeeD

There ure houses In England the
windows OF which have never been
counted. These include Windsor castle
and Wentworth Woodhouse. the York.
shire hume OF Earl Fitzwiliam. A
former duke OF Marlborough said that
putty for repniring the windows of
Blenheim palace cost him f5O0 (S2,5O0I
year.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
Neuer Too Late

Cortlandt Blocker nodded from q
WINDOW of the Knickerbocker club to
wards painted old lady with gold
en- bob who staggered down Fifth
avenue In very high-heeled slippers OF
snakeskin, flesh-colored silk stockings
and skirt that ended an ich or two
above her knees.
at Is never too late to pretend
he said.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
EUen a Light Snack
Would Satisfy Tramp

On the doorstep stood a very miser.
able-looking tramp, in his hand tat.
tered hat.
Madam" he said "can l do any
thing to help you? Is there any wood
to be chopped?"
mo, l am afraid not" said the
housewife who had answered his
knock.
Carpets to beat, p'r'aps?"
"No, thanks"
"Any gardening or other rough Jobs
to be done, then?"
"No, thanks, don't think there's
anything you can do today"
The wayfarer heaved sigh Of re-
lief and his miserable expression dis
appeared.
Cali right" he said cheerfully,
''then p'r'aps can have something to
eat?"-London Answers.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
Hats Almost Skull Caps

Closer and closer grow the little
hats until they are not more than
skull-caps. Some of these delightful
little hats have becoming wells. which
hang almost to the shoulders. They
come in straw, felt and ribbon.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
About Auto Arms

Skidmore, Mo.-Says new city
ordinance: I" the driver shall
not place an arm about the person
of another but shall keep both hands
free. Nor shall any person
place an arm or arms around the
person of the driver"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
Tennis Frocks of Wash Silk

Clusters Of pin tucks trim the new
French tennis frocks, which, of silk
crepe, wash satin or tub silk, have
clusters of pin tucks down the front
and around the waist, otherwise hang.
ing quite loose and free.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
SCHOOL FOR MEN
Crusoe's Isle Tunes In

The island OF Juan Fernandez, off
the western coast Of Chile. which was
made famous by "RobinsOn Crusoe"
is no longer isolated from the world
The island now boasts of Red Cross
dispensnry and wireless communica-
tion with Valparaiso.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
One ADVANTAGE

after all, clay pipe has an al
vantage over all Others" said the man
who was born tired
"How's that?" replied his friend
swell, If you drop II on the pave.
ment you needn't trouble to pick 1t
up."-BOstOn Post.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15

notice the change in my appearance
and my husband said today that I am
looking so much better and he wants
me to continue taking it. hope to
help all women who are rundown
and suffer from nervousness by rec
ommending your medicines" Mas.
VIoToR N. SCHLENsKER, Al Hazel
Avenue, Evansville, Indiana.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
Chance to Win His Enmity

Authors Wife-Mabels new husband
Is censor. and I've invited them
over to dinner tomorrow evening
Author-Fine That will give me
an excellent opportunity to insult
him.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15

Ruth Elders husband says he went
through seventeen bells" while she
was flying over the Atlantic. Ruth
has been through the seven heavens
of delight ever since.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15

Nervous Clerk (seeking raise)-
Er-my wife and | are finding it ter.
ribly difficult to live together on .ny
salary.
BOSWELL, what do you want me
to do-arrange divorce?-Path.
finder.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
WOMAN WAS
ALL RUNDOWN
Helped By Taking Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound
Evansville, Ind.-"I am writing to
tell you how grateful am that there

16 such O. medl-
cine as yours for
sale in our stores.
I could hardly
drag around. I
was all rundown.
I have taken IL
bottles of Lydia
e. Pinkh AIMS
Vegetable Com
pound so far and
am going to take
it until I am
we'll, NV friends
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15

Doctor Einstein was so pre-cccu.
pied OIL journey from Paris TO Rar.
lin that his baggage was lost. Or
maybe It was relatively lost. ANY.
way he hasn't got It.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
Boa Leather

A new leather to invade the field Of
the modern costume Is boa constructor
Oxfords, pumps and strap-slippers are
all made of this odd leather.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
Four-Piece

The four-piece ensemble is gaining
popularity. A gray tweed skirt. cardi.
gan and topcoat has gray and green
zig-zag striped angora jumper.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
It's Just a Habit

Tramp = Mum, I'm desperate.
haven't eaten for three days.
Lady (who has been on "a diet)-
Nonsensel felt that way myself at
frst.-Life.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
Just About

"Myrtle tells me she's been offered
name part in Shakespeare. Do you
believe it?"
ooh, l expect it's Nothing in
Much Ado. Tit Bits.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
His Little Joke

Wife (at Willesden) My husband
never says how much he earns; he is
really most funny man.-LondoD
Answers.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
Determined

Patlent-Will | get well?
Doctor-Yes, sir. You'll get well
If 1t costs you $4,000
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15

Mayor Jimmy Walker Of New York
mas been elected to the Blackfoot
tribe and must be careful herea fter
not to be seen in tan oxfords
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15

One of the funniest lines the beauty
experts give to the younger set is
that piece of advice: "See that you get
plenty of sleep every night"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15

"One-half the world doesn't know
how the other half lives"
"Well, we can't all figure in the So
ciety column. Courier.
Journal.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15

Children may cry for the moon un-
til they get big enough to want the
earth.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15

Don't think because it's better late
than never that 1t isn't better never
to be late.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15

IL. the marriage service the words,
"till death do US part" are now men.
tally understood TO mean, IT'LL read.
iustments are effected"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15

After eight years of civil aviation
in England, the British service covers
$500 miles of air routes in Europe
and the Near East
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15

A fat man will always laugh at
your jokes. That's how he keeps
fat.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15

Today's morbid wonder is how a
window washer on the forty-sixth
story of New York skyscraper drops
his tools and joins the wa!Laut-
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
The Modern Art

Girl-"Does the painting look like
me?" Painter-"Oh, I'm way past that
stage"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15

Shiftlessness doesn't worry the PEG
pie who are shiftless.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
Adept

"That fellow knows his onions"
"FIe was born in Bermuda
Louisville Courier-Journal.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
Catty Chatter
25t ANDZ5& PACKAGES EVERYWHERE

When man falls in love at first
sight he had better wipe his glasses
and take a second look.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15

Copy-book philosophy is so true that
1t seems nonsense to repeat It,
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15

Setting an example goes farther
than giving advice
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15
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For correcting over acidity and
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tested Sure Relief for Indigestion.
Perfectly harmless and pleasant
to take. Send for free samples to:
Bella Co.. Inc, Orangeburg, NY.
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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-06-15

THERE Is nothing that has ever
taken the place Of Bayer Aspirin as
an antidote for pain. Safe, or physi-
clans wouldn't use it, and endorse its
use by others. Sure, or several mil
lion users would have turned to some
thing else. But get real Bayer Aspirin
Cat any drugstore) with Bayer on the
box, and the word genuine printed in
red.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03
ROY DICKERS0N IS
 AT LIBERTY AGAIN
Continued from First Page)

A. 1927. after having been linked by officers with half dozen bank robberies from coast to coast. he was captured in the act of ioo,ing q Ia coma. Wash. department store. Brought back to Alabama to com plete a term of from 20 10 25 years for the Phenix City job. in recent months he had expressed an inten- ton to quit the racket and go straight" but more recently he had complained of frequent transfer in the prison.
 Dignilied, usually well dressed and highly respectable in appear ance, Alabama officers were not surprised when they learned at Ia coma in 1927 that Dickerson was living life of luxury in the west.
 Was Golfer
 Complete golfing paraphernalia was found in his apartments. He had remarried and admitted fond ness for the game "between jobs"
 Silva, with companion. Can nonball" Wells. of Tampa. Fla. was arrested in 1928 for the robbery of a safe in chain store warehouse in Birmingham. and was convicted the following year. His home is in Tampa.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03
MRS. VENO SAID TO
 BE LOSING GROUND
CO0lidge's Physician Talks on Phone With White House From
 New Haven

New Haven. Oct. 5 R|Mrs. Margaret Veno. 56. who was injured in an automobile crash last week. with Gov. John Trumbulls private car, and driven by John Coolidge. son of the president. was reported last night to have taken turn for the worse at he New Haven hos pital She was to have been re- leased today. but hospital authorities decided to postpone her release in- definitely. owing to her condition.
 As soon as her condition became worse. word was sent to Washington and Major James F. Coupal. Pr"si- dent Coolidge's private physician was called. He arrived here last night accompanied by Everett San ders, private secretary to the presi- dent. During the evening he teIe- phoned the White House. and talk ed with some one. presumably a servant, over ten minutes.
 The New Haven police and Deputy Coroner J. J. Corrigan have dropped the case but in the event of Mrs. Veno's condition becoming serious. it is probable, thae it would be re- opened. Wilfred Veno. S2, who was driving the other car at the tim. of the accident IS now recovering at the New Haven hospital of frac- tured skull.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03
Will Celebrate 3OOth
 Anniversary of State

Hartford. Oct. R Historical societies and other interested or ganizations in Connecticut will be given opportunity to express opinion on the suggestion that the y0Oth anniversary of the founding of the state be celebrated on a large scale. The movement was started by the Connecticut Historical society last night when committee was ap- pointed to invite organizations to a conference on 6 date not yet named. The committee members are: George S. Goddard. state librarian; Dr. George H. Cohen, and Albert C.. Bates, librarian of the Connecticut Historical socety.
 Mr. Bates said today that this committee will send notices to his- torical societies in cities and to ms that might be interested in such . celebration.
 The society went on record also as favoring the movement. If the conference ends satisfactorily, Mir. Bates said. recommendation will be sent to the legislature.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03
SENATORIAL CONVENTIONS
Woodruff Named by q. o. P. While George Butler Gets the Call Of the Democratic Party.

Hartford. Oct. R-Two sena- torial districts held their convention in Hartford today. the republican of the seventh district meeting at Hotel Heublein and the fourth district democrats being in session at Hotel Garde.
 At l1:30 this morning. the sev- enth district convention met and nominated George F. Woodtord of Bloomfield. a retired farmer. and who formerly represented his town in the legislature as candidate for the senate. At 12:30 at Hotel Bond. the democrats of the fourth district named George w. Butler of Rocky Hill as its candidate. Former Con- gressman Augustine Lonergan. can didate for the United States senate, spoke briefly at the luncheon which followed the convention. There were no contests at either of the conven- tions.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03
Deny Coolidge Has
 Secret Service Man

New Haven, Oct. P>-Reports current yesterday that Russell Woods, secret service man. who has been John Coolidee's body guard since his college days and who was also assigned the same duties when Coolidge first entered the employ Of the New Haven railroad here. was back on the job again, were denied here today. When John Coolidge met his mother. Mrs. Calvin Cool idge at the New Haven station yes terday for a few minutes stopover on her way to Washington. 1t was reported that Woods was again back in New Haven.
 At John Coolidges residence. the home of Prof. Benjamin w Bacon, the report of another body guard was reported to be false.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03
BROTHERS ARE INVITED

Gtalsamls Asked toTake Active Part
 te Management of Tuaetio .Coa-
 Ceru.
 New York. Oct. R1The ihree Graham brothers. who control the Graham Paige Motors Corp. have been invited by the management and directors of Libbey-Owens Sheet GlaSs Co. of Toledo. O., to take an active part in the company's man agement, it was learned today.
 The Graham brothers, through Graham Bros. Corp. recently sc. Quired a financial interest in Lib bey- Owens, one Of the largest pro ducers of sheet glass and plate glass for automobiles in the world. Ray A. Graham is dated to become chairman. with Robert c. and Jo- seph B. Graham acting in the ad- sisory capacity in harmony with the present management. Before found- ing Graham Bros Truck Corp, now a division of Chrysler, the Grahams were identified with the glass in. dustry.
 Libby-Owens shares have been under heavy accumulation on the curb market recently.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-03
Celebrate 10th Year /
 Of Re;rn of King Boris

Sofia, Bulgaria. Oct. Nrl-Ihe tenth anniversary of Boris ITS rt ign as Tsar of the Bulgarian peo- pie. and goth anniversary of the con- version of Bulgaria from a princi- pality to a full-fIedged monarchy. was celebrated here today with as much pomp and brilliance as the economy policy of tn youthful ruler would permit.
 All streets of the city were dec orated and church bells rang stead fly throughout the day. The Tsar reviewed military parade which passed in front of the cathedral while q te deum was being sung in praise of the ruler. Troops ap- peared in peach uniforms for the first time since the war.
 Tonight there will be banquet at the palace. The entire diplomatic corps has been invited.