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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-19

Is =
New York,--A survey recently COM
pleted by the National Tuberculosis
association showed that New York
state leads the country in the num-
Der OF public. semiprivate and private
sanitariums for the cure of tuber
culosis. with, California ranking sec
ond. This state has total of 9,49S
beds while California has 4,451.
The growth in institutions for
tuberculosis cases has increased
greatly during the last twenty-fOur
years. In 1904 there were less than
5000 beds devoted to the care Of the
tuberculosis. 49,.
Today there are 72.723 beds in 6Os
public. semipriyates and private tuber
culosis sanitariums. This includes
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-19

the boys of his
community when
he was thirteen
and who cap
tanned it. He be-
gan to show lead
ership very early.
He was the first
to start playing
marbles in the
spring, and the
most enthusiastic,
and he opened up
the work in foot
ball among the
Alphabetically Frank
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-19
Quite a Wait

She-Terribly sorry to be so late
He-Oh, that's all right. But would
you mind waiting here for about ten
minutes? think I'd better go and
get another shave.-London Humoris
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-19
Tragedy in Reunion

Then she sent him a card from Free.
port. saying that she was going to
Geneva. N. Y. Hart characterized
this as a bluff, because, he said, be
was sure she knew no one there
Hart said he would change his name
to Furness. When asked about his flu
ture plans, he said he didn't know
''I'm going in search of Jessica. II
she doesn't show up soon. Meanwhile,
ri stick to my job"
A European invention is an alarm
clock which wakens deaf sleeper by
bouncing q rubber ball on him.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-19

got an early start.
believe, too, that he was president
of the organization which opened, up
the soft drink emporium on the va
cant lot across from his house. The
parlor consisted OF a. store box
fenced about with narrow boards
covered with gay tissue paper. Frank
acted as treasurer also. having pref
ty largely financed the enterprise at
the beginning, bringing in the other
fellows as they were able to furnish
business or financial aid. He told
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-19
Weird Noises Are
Laid to Pirate Spooks

Elizabeth City. N. C.-Two hundred
years ago. the children would have
whispered pirates" when doors
slammed mysteriously at night on
Church's island. Today the grown ups
shout "spooks."
George Brice, who With his family
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-19
DIPPING INTO
SCIENCE
New Plating Process

New Plating Process
Although 1t has long been
possible to use most metals
such as gold, silver, nickel. etc.
for plating purposes, it was
not until this year that a proc
ess for plating aluminium was
perfected. Aluminium is the
most resistant of all metals to
chemical and natural corrosion.
therefore this new discovery is
very important to industry. The
process was perfected by Uni
versity Of Illinois chemists.
10 by Western Newspaper union.s
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-19

Dead men tell no tales; but they
frequently leave large quantities Of
unpublished manuscript.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-19
STARTING EARLY
By THOMAS ARKLE.CL
Dean of Men, University of
+ Illinois.

believe it was Frank who
organized tie baseball team among
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-10-19

A smart tYo-piece frock featuring
the modernisfic tendency in design.
The dress is Of light kasha. with a
dark tone of Jersey mounted on 1t.
adding striking line down the
sleeves and forming belt and an
accent to the hemllne. A huge silk
tie Is worn at the neck.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-26
Dem Farley Fails
To Interest Cal

SUPERIOR. Wis. June 26.-tF-
The opening Of the national demo-
cratic convention In Houston today
caused no ripples in the ordinary
White House routine. President
Coolidge's quiet and sunny life on
the Brule river was disposed 70 con
tinue without interruption, with at
tention being devoted TO what BUSH
ness was at hand but with the natur-
al beauty and the open air recrea-
tons of Cedar Island Ledge claiming
first place in the days activities.
Mr.. Coolidge had no closer contact
with events mt Houston than the
average voter. the daily press and the
radio being his only sources Of in
formation. The radio at the lodge.
however, has proved very unsatisfac-
tory SO far owing to the interference
caused BY the little power station on
the estate itself.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-26
WOMEN READY
OPLAY PART
IN DENIS meet
With Social Activities
In Hand, Leaders to
Add Life to Sessions
In Houston
BY MARTHA DALRYMPLE
Associated Press Staff Writer

HOUSTON, June 26.-(F-The in
itial pound Of the gavel on the plat
form Of Sam Houston hall today was
10 see southern fashions in their
prettiest and feminine heads cooked
alert for the words that open the
q~uadrennias democratic convention.
The women had done a weeks
work preparatory to the party con-
clave today. and they were not to be
outshone at the opening moment.
All the national committee women
will be in their places on the plat
form, both those in office during
the past four years and those newly
elected ones who are to take office
Immediately after the nomination.
Representatives Of a women's or
~ganization who have planks TO insert
through the secretive doors Of the
resolutions committee, are ready for
the appointments that will show
them their best bets.
Distinguished women guests have
arrived, have been met, and have
been invited TO the proper social
functions.
And the convention Is ready to be-
gin as far as the women are con-
cerned.
Besides Mrs. Alfred Z. Smith. wife
Of the rosiest presidential candidate,
and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, much
feted widow of the wartime presi-
dent, Mrs. Minnie Fisher Cunning
ham presents the most unique fem
mime figure TO take an official part
in convention activities. She has
suspended activity in her Texas
campaign for the democratic nominal
ton for the United States senate TO
come from her Texas ranch to Hous-
ton to relieve Mrs. Emily Newell
Blair, vice chairman Of the demo.
cratic national committee, and presi-
dent of the National Democratic
Woman's club, of her duties rs well
conner Of the women members Of the
club.
The imminent approach of Mrs.
Jimmie Walker, wife OF the efferves-
cent New York mayor, Is awaited
with eagerness by all those inter-
ested in personality. "Our Jimmy"
announced on his arrival that he
didn't know where his wife was, but
later investigation proved that she
was holding forth in Galveston. pre-
pared to drive to Houston for the
opening session.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-26
DRY PLANK IS
FIGHT CENTER
INSPECTIONS
Party Position on Is
sue Chief Source of
Friction As Farley
Gets Going

..H0USTON, June 26.-PHThree
widely differing groups Of democrats
turned today to the resolutions com
mittee Of the national convention TO
Tight out the position the party must
take on the prohibition issue.
Unable to compose their views IN
many pre-convention conferences
each camp plunged into the fray with
. determination to battle to the END
TOR the cause with which their lot
was cast.
On the one hand there were the
ultra-drys under leadership of Dan
Moody, the youthful Texas governor
and others lined up under dry ban
ners were such bulwarks of de-
mocracy as Josephus Daniels OF
North Carolina, secretary Of navy In
the Wilson cabinet; Senator Carter
Glass Of Virginia, a former secretary
Of treasury under Wilson, and a host
Of other party leaders.
At the other extreme were the
vets, insistent upon a platform plank
declaring in favor of some modlfica'
ton Of the prohibition laws. They
were found chiefly under the stand
ard raised by Governor Albert G
Richie CT Maryland, a champion Of
states rights, who has taken the po.
sition that the forty eight common
wealths should be given the power &c
settle the prohibition question FOL
themselves.
In between these two extremes was
a far larger group of self-styled con
servatives. intent upon the adoption
Of a plank declaring for rigid en-
forcement OF all laws including the
prohibition statutes, but at the same
time n plank that would not commit
the party TO an extreme position upon
the one question which above all 9th
ers has threatened to disrupt the
spirit Of harmony that has permeated
the gathering here of the democratic
hosts for the convention opening TO-
day.
Aside from these three main d.
visions, there were numerous minor
groups each with views of a tangent
like nature snd zach displaying ar
dent enthusiasm Tor their respective
positions. This latter class included
those who have declared that under
no conditions would they support
wet candidate as well as those cham
spioning the outright repeal Of the
18th amendment.
But out Of this vortex Of conflict
ing opinions, there came a positive
current Of thought which was epitom-
lied bv Senator Edwards OF New
Jersey, an ardent wet, who said that
the battle should be fought out be
hind the closed doors of the resolu.
tionS committee and not permitted
10 reach the convention floor.
whether leaders would be able "a
hold the disagreeing groups under
control, however, remained a question
which no one was able to answer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-26
USE FLY-TOX
END MOSQUITO NJ

In q few minutes time the entire
home can be freed Of mosquitoes.
With an improved FLY-TOX Hand
Sprayer, spray FLY-T0X directly
toward the ceiling, also on the drap-
cries, in the closets and on the
screens. 1t vii not leave . stain on
the most delicate of wallpapers,
hangings or fabrics. Spray upwards
until ali parts Of the room are filled
with the finely atomized spray. With
in q few minutes all the mosquitoes
in the room will be dead, regardless
Of whether the windows and doors
IRE open or closed. In addition to be-
ing stainless, FLY-T0X Is fragrant.
is absolutely harmless TO people but
sure death to all household insects.
Every bottle guaranteed.-Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-26

aviatrix came on by train and was
1t the field when her plane arrived.
Officials of the airport stated that
arrangements had been made TO fuel
the plane here fully for 4 trans-At-
lnntic flight and they believed she
would make no stop once she took
off until she reached her destina-
ton, which probably would be Ber-
lin.
The take-off from Hadley Field
was made while the temporary in
junction brought by her former
hackers. Howard w. HarweIl and the
Hollis corporation, was being ar
gued in a New York court. The in
junction was dismissed, but Miss
Raschc was ordered to post a $1,000
bond to protect her former hackers
in case they win their threatened
suit for breach Of contract.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-26
Edinburg Band at
Farley Of Dems
Especial to The Herald)

N0HELA0A ~
EDINBURG, Texas, June 26.-Ar'
irving at Houston at 8 o'clock Mon
day morning, the Edinburg band
officially representing the Lower
Rio Grande Valley Of Texas, at the
national democratic convention
played their initial program at the
Brazos hotel.
This band also has the distinction
of being the first musical %organiza-
tion 10 play in the convention hall.
Al concert. featured by "The Eye:
of Texas" arranged by +. p. On
stott. director. was played at the
hospitality house mt z o'clock Mon
dav evening.
The band was scheduled to give a
concert in the convention hall just
prior to the opening Of the initial
session Tuesday noon.
Dressed in their white and gold
uniforms, this Valley organization
Is reported 70 be cutting q swath in
the convention city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-26
Harlingen Dealers
To Hold Meeting
fsnecial to The Herald

HARLINGEN, June zo.-Diieps
Of the Harlingsn Retail Merchants
association 1t a meeting % oe nelo
Thursday OF this week will tax up
the suggestion Of conducting safes
mems and merchants training
TO form a merchants loan associa-
tion in the city.
The meeting will be the first OF
the regular monthly gatherings to
be held by the directors, IN accord
ance with the decision last week
Mrs. Mary Moses, secretary Of the
association. is in Kansas City now,
attending the national convention,
and Mrs. w. C. Gilbert, assistant
secretary, will meet with the direc-
tors.
Plans for starting a membership
campaign will also be x up at
the meeting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-26
MISS RASCHE
READY FLY
German Girl Awaits
Good Weather To
Hop for Europe

THREE RIVERS. Que, June 60
R1-Miss Thea Rasche and the mon
oplane North Star, purchased for
her BY Mrs. James A. Stillman, were
at Cap De La Madeline flying field
near here today awaiting favorable
weather for a flight to Europe.
The plane was flown here from
Hadley Field, N. j., yesterday by VI
rich Koenemann, Miss Rasshe's Ger
mar mechanic, who is to be her co..
pilot on the flight. The German
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-26

The weather was mostly cloudy
and somewhat unsettled over the
cotton belt and over the northeast
ern states at he morning observa-
ion. Scattered showers and thun-
derstorms occurred within the last
~ hours in the regions named. in
GLIDING the Plains states. Tempera-
lures continued subnormal through
out the north-central and central
states.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-26

The installation OF Masonic eff
GERS TO be held Tuesday evening nc
the Masonic Hall will mot be public
Is was recently announced.
Investigation of the Masonic laws
has revealed that the installation OF
officers cannot be held publicly &C
cording 20 members.
The elections were held soma time
ago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-26

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.-Smoking
by women Is costly. III. @. Haffey.
who conducts an inspection bureau,
told an insurance convention here
that in, 1925 insurance companies had
to pay $17.00O.0O0 because of the
careless throwing away Of cigarettes
by omen
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-26
EXCHANGE MEMBER FIRED,

NEW YORK, june 26s-F5-Ed-
win II. Stern, member Of the New
York Stock Exchange, since October
rs. 1910. was expelled today for un-
efhical business conduct
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-26

hirst figure lowest temperature
last night; second. highest tempera-
ture yesterday; third. wind velocity
at 8 a. m; fourth, rainfall past "a
hours.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-26
sPURNs WEALTH FOR CHURCH

TOULOUSE, France.-MlIe. Marie
tallemand rejected a gift Of $500, 900
from her uncle to enter a convent.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-26
DOCTORS BLOOD FOR BABY

LONDON.-Dr. Ruth Darby gave
her blood for three transfusions to
" a baby's life.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-26
H0Ms mQdkApkBv

N7HATo could Be more sPpctizing than a
w piece Of real old-fashioned apple pie,
baked the new-fashioned wsy-in the
Lorain Selfsegulating Oven Of a Quick
Meal Gas Range
A Quick Meal Ked Wheel Gas Range does
away with scorched uPper-crusts. pasry
under-1usts, and apples o perfectly
baked. With the Red Wheel, the correct
wen heat is automatically measured and
maintained.
For uniformly successful baking choose a
Quick Meal Red Wheel Gas Range with
Lorain.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-26

A Correction-ln reporting the
Plenn-Oshman nuptials in The Her
aid Monday, it was stated that II.
Peter Oshman was connected with
the jewelry firm Of /. Dorfmsn.
This was an error. -ir. 0shman Is
nag of Libby's, ready-to-wear
establishment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-26

Notice-stated convocs-
ton Rio Grande Chapter
No. 317 X. A. VI. and Rio
. Grande Council No. 253. {
III o'clock this evening. Visit
ing brethren fraternally
Nj invited. Refreshments FL
. Koenigsberg. H. p; W. w
Ball, Secy.-Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-26
Masonic Notice-called m,

Ic Notice-Called meeting
Rio Grande Lodge No. 81,
A. r. 4 A. ", Masonic Tenn
pie, s o'clock this evening,
lnstallment Of officers.
Visiting brethren trater-
nally invited. Refresh
r. d. Howard, W. NJ; w. W
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-26

Goes to Houston-R. B. Creager
who arrived home Sunday morning
from Washington, departed the
same night for Houston where he
will remain until the close Of the
democratic national convention. he
may 90 on to Washington before re.
turning home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-10
MESSER LEADER
OF SUPPLY MEN
Eastern Association Honors
District Member With
Presidency.

James A. Messer of 1904 Macomb
street. president Of the James A. Messcr
Plumbing Supply Co here, was elected
president Of the Eastern Supply Asso-
citation Of New York City at its annual
meeting held at the Aston Hotel to-
dav. Other. officers elected were
Joseph A. Maynard of Boston, first vice
president: Leo O'Neil of Brooklyn, sec
ond vice president, and Frank S. Han
lev of New York, secretary treasurer.
Claude w. Owen, also of Washington
was elected national counselor to the
United States Chamber of Commerce.
Mr.. Messer has been active vice presi-
dent of the association for the past two
years. Born at Langholm, Scotland,
in 1872. he has been a resident of
Washington for &c years. He was for
mer president of the Columbia Ma
tional Bank. and is now director of
that institution He is a member of
the United States Chamber Of Com
merce, the National Pipe Supply Asso-
citation Of Pittsburgh, the Washington
Board OF Trade. the Racquet Club and
the Columbia Country Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-10

corner of Sixteenth street and Colorado
avenue.
The new Langdon School will be
erected on a site between Nineteenth
and Twentieth and Franklin and Evarts
streets northeast. The appropriation
available for the building totals 1857 900.
The site of the proposed new fire
engine house is on Government-owned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-10
NUNS CROWDED OUT.

Trade Progress in Havana Robs
Them of Old-Time Retreat.
HAVANA (P).-Cubas famous Car
melite nuns have been forced by pres
rure of commercial expansion to aban-
don the sequestered retreat which has
been occupied by the order since 1900
The low. rambling building OF Moor
ish-Spanish type, the massive walls
covered with the moss of centuries, and
the altar containing the remains of
Cuba's first bishop. will soon be razed
to make room for shops and Office
buildings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-10
NEW LANGDON SCHOOL
BUILDING is APPROVED
Commissioners Also Plan TO House
Fire Engine Company
No. 80.

Plans and specifications for the 16-
room building to replace the Langdon
School were approved yesterday by the
District Commissioners. The Commits
sioners also put their stamp of approval
on the plans and specifications for
building to house Fire Engine Company
No. 30, to be erected on the northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-10
Husband Charges Desertion.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
UPPER MARLBORO, Md, October
10.-Alleging desertion. Gary P. Ryon
Of Prince Georges County has filed
suit iii the County Circuit Court here
for absolute divorce from Mrs. Ida
M. Ryon. who. he says. is residing in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-10
School Grading Contract Let.

A contract for grading the site Of
the Potomac Heights School. at Hurst
terrace and Dana place, was awarded
by the District Commissioners today to
the firm of Latimer and Maloney. The
cost will be $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-10

Mississippi The husband charges he
was deserted on or about September
3. 1925, while the couple were living
at 1872 Fifth street northeast, Washing
ton, d. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-10

property. The Commissioners had
originally planned to place this struc-
ture on the corner of Sixteenth and
Webster streets. but were prevented by
covenant in the deed for the property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-10

Cupboard regattas are being held Off
the coast of Malta.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-10

House coal in Britain is jumping in
price
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-26

nomination on the first ballot. and 1t
becomes wearing So, before the con-
vention got under way today for It's
opening session. the delegates we're
tired and hot and many of them were
swapping, growing and showing their
teeth when petted.
The virtual standStill on the part Of
some of the ordinary facilities at the
Rice has not been without serious as
poets. The newspaper reporters who have
been charged with finding from this.
that and the other delegate what they
think the prohibition plank ought to be,
and what they think the farm plank
might be, and what they think about
the next presidential candidate now
know what ii means TO be asked to
find a needle In n haystack. 1t is not
like 1t was at Kansas City. where an
important parsonage could easily be
located by calling limited number of
telephone numbers. or by walking about
and watching. To walk about here one
has to play foot ball, and even II the
person wanted is sighted, that does not
mean that he can be reached.
The lobby at the Rice is always full
OF band The Houston Ladies Band.
for instance. is paSSionately fond of
playing In the Rice Hotel lobby. 1t
seems eternaliy Just coming in or about
TO go out Then the Memphis Band
from Memphis. Tex. also favors the
Rice lobby, The trouble about the
Memphis Band is that It's members wear
hot black shakoS, like the shakes worn
by the Cossacks in Russian war pictures.
In addition, they wear blue capes So
the sight OF the Memphis Band playing
in such raiment In such weather. Ia
almost too much. Every tune threatens
heat prostration. Something ought to
be done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-26

will include criticism of the Republican
administration.
Senator Glass. recognized as one of
the leaders in Democratic national
affairs. shared In the spotlight yester-
day when contestipg delegations from
Louisiana appeared before the national
committee. The Virginian made a
forceful speech denouncing methods by
which the Louisiana delegation was
selected.
Denounces Vote as Tainted.
THE man who is to be nominated for
President by the convention does not
need your 90 votes. and / venture to
say that he does not want 20 tainted
votes" Senator Glass declared in speak
ing on the question of seating Louisiana
delegates
Even were I friend of the man
who will inevitably be nominated,
would take the same position on this
question"
Senator Glass reference to the man
who will inevitably be nominated" was
taken generally by those present to
mean that the Senator, though not q
supporter of Gov. Smith. had conceded
his nomination. He engaged in several
bits of repartee with members of tn
opposing factions that showed his char
acteristic wit and quick thinking
The Virginia delegation yesterda,
visited the big convention hall and
thoroughly inspected the delegation;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-26
PRAYER OFFERED BY BISHOP
AT OPENING OF CONVENTION

BY
HOUSTON. 26-The bishop the Methodist
offered the following the opening today
o
Provi
life send
thy blessings these thy gathered here
paiottsma
justice right for the welfare of all
acknowledge
o
living
divine wisdom deliberations of this
which
Christ would together Thou didst
teach Thy disciples to
Father haloved
Thy will be earth this
against lead temptation deliver
Thine the kingdom the the
Amen"