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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-08-16
BANKERS DEVELOP
NOVEL INSTITUTE

The Georgia Bankers Association in
cooperation with the State College Of
Agriculture has sponsored series Of
farmers Institutes in various parts Of
the State Of an entirely new charac-
ter. The principle feature is a large
and comprehensive exhibit trans
ported in four large trucks and set up
at each stop. When set up 1t fills a
space 40 by 60 feet and consists Of
panels, charts, and models on practi-
cally every phase of agriculture, in
Guiding agronomy, horticulture, agri-
cultural engineering, poultry, animal
husbandry, soils and fertilizers, home
economics and marketing. A large
electrified farm model, showing the
uses of electricity on the farm, model
farm buildings and the ideal layout
and landscaping Of the farmstead, Is
one Of the most elaborate and attrac-
tive exhibits.
Local bankers in each locality
visited gave the money to cover ex-'
penses for the transportation and in
stallation of the exhibit in their terri
tory and assisted in the preliminary
advertising and publicity. The Col
lege Of Agriculture assembled the ex-
hibit and conducted the tour through
Its various extension specialists.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-08-16
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bank depositors In apartment and Of
flee buildings, thus divu1ging the de-
positors' balances and supplying mod
els for forged checks. AS a step
ito put customers on guard against
these methods, banks are urged to In
struct every depositor to whom they,
mail statements Of deposit accounts on
the last business day Of each month to
notify them promptly If such state
ment are not received by the close OF
the next day.
stAlso banks should educate deposit
tors to safeguard blank checks and
cancelled vouchers as they would
money. Such paper stolen by forgers
soon puts real money in their hands.
I II all blank checks and cancelled
vouchers were securely kept in safes
instead Of filing cabinets or desks, the
check crooks would be denied their
chief stock in trade, namely, genuine
blank checks and signatures. Warn
ings to depositors against leaving
blank or cancelled checks accessible to
sneak thieves or burglars should be
sent out at once.
= Estimates broadcast by surety COM
panies indicate that individuals, mer-
chants, hotels and others outside OF
banking are shou1dering more than 80
per cent Of the total amount OF for
gerry losses. The bulk of forgery loss
on checks is sustained by those who
are willing to risk accepting them
without reliable proof Of identity or
title of the presenter.
"Years ago the Protective Depart
ment Of the American Bankers Asso-
citation adopted the slogan, Strangers
are not always crooks, but crooks are
usually strangers If those outside OF
banking could be prevailed upon to
observe this rule and think about 1t
when considering accepting a check
for their merchandise or services, for
which they are also asked to give a
substantial sum in cash in change, one
of the biggest aids to the forgery busi-
ness would be denied the crooks"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-08-16
SCRUB BULL IS
Hailed TO COURT
Placed on Trial for Hinderng
Development and Prosperity
of Dairy Industry.

| Indicted for robbery, larceny, and q
few other such charges, Scrub Bull
went on trial for his life at Laurel,
mississippi, recently. 1t seems that
for some time people had suspicious
that Mr.. Bull was hindering the right
iand lawful Development Of the dairy
Industry. ENTHUSIASTICALLY shc
wilfully lowering production and de-
icreasing profits in the dairy business"
says the Bulletin Of the American
Bankers Association Agricultural
Commission in commenting on the
case.
This, 1t says, was the first trial OF
its kind ever held in that section and
was attended by several hundred peo-
pie. The jury, representing every vo-
cation within the boundaries Of the
Laurel trade territory, rendered
unanimous verdict of "guilty." The
death sentence was pronounced, "but
during the night, before the sentence
could be carried out, friends OF the
convict secretly spirited him away
and he has not been seen SINCE"
The arraignment came during the
Milk Products Show sponsored by the
banks of Laurel. People attending
the show had the opportunity OF also,
attending the bulls trial" and went
away firmly convinced Of the serious
ness of lax and out-of-date methods In
the pursuit of dairying. The pur-
poses Of both the Milk Products Show
and the trial were threefold, Namely
to develop public sentiment for more
and better Jerseys; to foster a more
cooperative spirit for dairying and
livestock growing, and to promote tick
eradication.
The banks of Laurel entered into a
cooperative arrangement in their eff
forts for fostering agricultural devel-
opment and successful farming in the
community, offering $2,165 as premi-
ums to the outstanding farm workers
throughout the territory during 1929.
An instructive booklet has been is
sued, showing the agricultural activity
of the banks, together with announce
ments of contests for farmers, exhibits
in the bank Hobbies and prizes offered,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-08-16
MAIL BOX THEFTS
AID CHECK FORGERS
American Bankers Association in
Nationwide Warning Exposes
Methods and Gives Rules
to Combat Them.

NEW YORK.-Active operations in
many cities of mail box thieves, who
open bank communications to custom
ers, containing details of their &C
counts and cancelled checks showing
their banking signatures, and use this
material in perpetrating check for
geries, have led the American Bankers
Association to issue nationwide
warning to its members with instruc-
tions for combating this form of crime.
The warning as sent out by James E.
Baum in charge Of the associations
Protective Department says:
Heavy losses are being sustained
through cancelled vouchers and state
ments stolen from the mail boxes Of
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-08-16
Locomotive Signals

One short whistle Of a locomotive
means apply the brakes; one long, sta
ton whistle; two short whistles ere
given 20 response to hand or lantern
signal from one of the crew; two long
and twp short for road crossing; one
long and three short mean fiagman re-
turns from west or north: five long.
fiagman returns from east or south,
three long, train parted; three short
mean to back; a series of short mean
cattle on the track. 18Th.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-08-16
( Silver to Purify Water

By Injecting silver In a specially
prepared form, DR.. George Krause, an
engineer of Munich. Germany, says
he has found a new way to purify
drinking water. About twentieth of
an ounce Of silver. he says. is suffi.
Client to disinfect billions Of gallons
Of water.-Popular Science Monthly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-08-16

Of the Alps
Napoleon in his
cam p a l g n s-or
Washington hold
ing together his
half-frozen army
by the sheer mag
netism Of his
character at Val
ley Forge. But I
visualize som e.
thing that holds
q more astound-
ing spectacle in
many r e sp e C Is
4Lo~ a- - khAon
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-08-16

A mans intentions may be good,
but the grocer often fails to credit
them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-08-16

Virtue restraints some from being
grafters and mere dullness some
others.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-08-16

There is no place where one can
learn as much as in book store
if one wants to.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-08-16

A woman who marries proud
man knows that he will see that she
is we'll dressed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-08-16

The best thing about defeat is for
getting It and not letting it turn you
sour.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-08-16

Whatsoever thegsoolish man sows
that shal4 the bunko man reap.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-08-16
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90 80
YOUfH--AND THE
NEW LEADERSHIP

BY CRAIG q. HAzLEWooD
President American Bankers AssocIa.
ton
r LEADERSHIP is picturesque word
- With 1t, one pictures Hannibal
fighting his way through the passes
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-08-16

'aqsII sewnewos 81 1907 3 ueAa
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-20
MODEL PLANES
To Be JUDGED !

Boys and girls belonging to
The washington Times Flying
Club have been invited to bring
their model planes to the regu-
lar weekly meeting Of the junior
division of the organization at
10 o'clock tomorrow morning at
the Aviation School Of America,
1l08 Sixteenth St. N. Nv. The
models will be used to explain
the lessons.
Capt. Roy Fonke. chief In
structor, who will lecture on how
to fly, will tell the members which
Of the models he regards IS the
best.
The junior division has been
divided into squadrons. each with
its own elected captain. lieuten-
ant and sergeant. These squad
rons are competing to build up
their Individual memberships.
The various squadron leaders will
report tomorrow on their progress.
The ssriOr division will meet
Monday night Mt s o'clock Mt the
Jewish Community Center, Six
tenth and @ SITS. N. w. Cap
tain Fonke will lecture and ask
any questions regarding various
phases Of aviation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-20
CROWDS Fl OCk
FOR MIRACLES

BIJFFAIO. N. Y. Dec. 20.-A
hao,dad hlacL.ro,,ad friar NJ the
DeaA u ~ -. r,.as
OFder q the Precious Diooa,
whose prayers work miracles,
according to the words Of hun
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be cured of their ills to his mod
est abode IN North Collins. TWEEN.
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asSa ~. tor s1. ses,taI ond the Adnl.
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- nv IN, $3.50 hcarG fIoor - fheir rsa,.
~ sAle Ses'4A
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-20
GIRL HICCOUGHS
FOR 40 DAYS

oGDENSBURG, Dec. 20. Og-
densburg has q new claim to dis
tinction. Aside from being the
center OF booze racketeering in
the northern New York border
land, It is the birthplace Of the
worlds hiccough champion.
\ This newly acclaimed champ is
Miss Mae CoppinS, i8-yearold
schoolgirl Of Detroit, Mich, who
moved to that city with her fam
lily from Ogdensbt1rg several years
ago. She still cIings to Life de-
spite the fact that she ''nicced'
constantly for 40 days, battling
physicians who sought to save
her.
Mrs. Frances Leroux, Macs
aunt, who still lives here, was
the first Ogdensburg resident to
receive news Of the girls recOv-
cry. a tit of sneezing suddenly
put an end to the hiccough mara.
thon, she was informed.
One feature writer, with q ten,
dency toward statistics, estimated
that Mae "hiccedp II times an
hour on an average, and that
during the entire attack she
.''hicCedn a total number of 81
1872 times. This allows for the
several hours she lapsed into
slumber in the course Of her
illness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-20
NEGRO GUARDED
AGAINST MOB

MARTINSBURG, w. va, Dec.
20-Accused of having criminally
attacked q l3.year-old girl on her
fathers farm, near Moorefield,
Hardy county, Junius Cross, ne
gro. is in the Keyser (Mineral
county jail. where he was rushed
BY State police and county au,
thorities as a precautionary meas
ure.
Cross. employed on nearby
farm, was said to have visited the
farm Of the girls father to inspect
some cattle and attacked the girl
while there. Fearing to tell Of
the attack, the girl hid in q hay.
NOV, where She was found after
a search.
No open threats were made
against Cross, but authorities
deemed it prudent to remove him
from the county.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-20

Famous Hotel Cecil
Passes; To Become
Office Building

LONDON, Dec. 20. - T h e
world-famous Hotel Cecil was
bought yesterday for $500. 900,
and next June will be converted
into an office building. The
purchasers were Shell-Mex, Ltd,
a subsidiary Of the Royal Dutch
oil group.
Fronting on the Strand and
the Victoria Embankment, the
Cecil has long been q London
Landmark, and its electric sign
on the roof can be seen far UP
and down the Thames.
Although IL never filled the
same place in London as the
Waldorf-Astoria in New York,
the Cecil had its days Of bril-
lance and until the war was
an outstanding hotel success.
1t never recovered, however,
from the years OF Government
operation during the war, and
in recent years it has been
oyershadowed by its more mod.
ern neighbor, the Hotel Savoy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-20
New Austrian Measure
Would Control Press

VIENNA, Dec. 20. Parliament
gave q second reading tonight to
the new Austrian press law, ap-
parently designed to give the
government complete control Of
newspapers,
II enforced in its entirety 1t
will also considerably restrict the
liberty Of foreign correspondents
thus depriying Austria Of the dis.
tinction Of being the only coun.
try in this part of the world from
which news can be forwarded
without fear Of censorship.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-20
D. A. R. WOULD
. KEEP RELICS

VIENNA, Va, Dec. 2O.--At the
last meeting Of the Fairfax
County Chapter, d. A. r.. held at
the residence OF w. B. McGroarty,
in Alexandria, 1t was voted to
protest against the removal from
Virginia Of any edifice Of historic
interest, and to attempt TO en-
list the support Of Henry Ford
in the work of preserving build
ings of historic Importance on
the sites where they now stand.
The chapter passed a resolution
in praise Of the work being done
for the preservation Of Williams
burg by John D. Rockefeller, jr.
Mrs. George e. King, Of Vienna,
was named to assist the organi-
zation In It's work with the noun
tain whites Of Virginia.
A communication from Fairfax
County Superintendent Of Schools
w. T. Woodson to the effect that
daily opening exercises In the
public schools would feature a
special flag ceremony, including
the oath Of allegiance and the
flag salute, was greeted with ap-
pIause and 1t was voted to pur-
chase $50 American flags and dis
tribute them to all public schools,
including the colored schools In
Fairfax county.
It was also resolved to purchase
and present a large flag to. st.
Andrews mission school at Mar.
shall, Va.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-20
Mrs. Groves Chosen
Rehekah's Noble Grand

FALLS CHURCH. Va, Dec. 20.
At the annual election held by
Laurel Rebekah ( Lodge, Mrs,
Marie Groves was chosen noble
grand for the coming year.
Other officers elected were: Mrs.
Lillian Groves, vice grand; Miss
Margaret Kimball. recording sec.
rotary; Mrs. Mary Vandermark,
financial secretary, and Mrs. Cora
Abbott, treasurer.
Virginia Dare Rebekah Lodge,
of Dumfries, will be invited to
conduct the installation ceremony
for the new officers at the Jan
uary meeting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-20
Angler Pulls in Heron,
But Turns Bird Loose

FRANKLIN, N. H. Dec. 90.
Samuel Simonds, jr., Of New
York and Florida. skipping for
pickerel at Webster Lake, near
the mouth Of Sucker Brook,
made q remarkable catch re-
Gently. He cast q sinner among
the lily pads and cat o'nine tails
and was surprised to see q blue
heron fly away with his bait and
line.
He hauled IN and brought the
bird down amid much SQuawking.
With the help Of Councilman AL
bert Garneau. Mr.. Simonds was
able to get the fish out of the
birds beak. allowing the heron
to go free.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-20
KILLING DUCKS
BRINGS JAIL

LEoNARDTowN. Md, Dec. 20.
George Ripper, Of Washington,
was caught by Willie Herbert,
game warden Of st. Mary's
county, on Sunday. shooting ducks
from q motor boat near River
Springs. He was tried before
Judge Stone, of Oakley, and fined
$3.50 for shooting ducks unlaw-
fully. He still has another COM
mittment against him that has
not been served.
Ripper is lodged in Leonard
town jail until his bond can be.
arranged.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-20
6. DAKOTAN
EXPL AIMS
AIMS

A grateful Government has
spent billions for disabled veterans
Of the World War, but thousands
Of sick and wounded have never
heard Of it, Representative Royal
c. johnson (R.) of South Dakota.
chairman Of the House Veterans
Committee, said today in announc-
ing plans for q revision Of the
Veterans Bureau Act.
The remedy proposed is to wipe
out the time limit for filing dis
ability claims. Under the present
law 1t expires next, April s.
1T is an amazing thing that
there are men in the United
States who don't know that the
Government will provide for dis
abled veterans" said johnson.
Maryland Vet Ignorant
Last year we discovered a boy
living in Maryland within 10 miles
Of the Capitol, who was ignorant
of the willingness Of the Govern
ment to care for its disabled
soldiers.
II know of other cases in other
parts of the country, where the
veteran had never heard Of the
Veterans Bureau Act. This is
true in spite of the efforts of the
American Legion and other agen-
cieS to reach the needy veterans
Many other changes will De pro
posed in the Veterans Act carly
In the new year, Johnson said.
Liberalizing terms of war risk
insurance is provided in the pro-
posed omnibus bill. Permission to
sue the Veterans Bureau in claims
for refund Of premiums and def
mite provision for payment Of ben
efitS to dependent fathers and
mothers is contained In the bill.
Additional time for reinstatement
Of insurance also is provided in
the case of disappearance Of TN
balanced mental condition Of the
insured veteran.
Az Bills Introduced
Amendments to the omnibus
bill may come after the commit
tee completes hearings on the AZ
veterans bills already introduced
In the House.
JChnson announced that he VIII
fight the plan of Senator Brook
hart tR.) of Iowa, and Repre-
sentative Patnan CD of Texas,
to pay the bonus In cash.
The adjusted compensation
was rnade payable in paid-up life
insurance policies, both because
Of the cost involved and be,
cause Congress believed it was
to the best interest OF the
veteran" said Johnson.
ITO immediately convert the
insurance policies into cash would
cost the Government more than
three billions of dollars. This in
itself yssSlld be an effective bar
against any further legislation
for the relief of disabled vet
Grams"
President Hoover is expected
to sign the $4,000 900 hospital
bill, passage of which was com
pleted yesterday. as part OF the
present congressional program for
veterans relief.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-20
Henry B. GiIpin Is Ill
In Baltimore Hospital

WINCHESTER, Va, Dec. TO-
Henry B. Gilpin, husband Of Mrs.
H. B. Gilpin. of this city. well
known clubman and traveller. ID
seriously i'll at Johns Hopkins.
Hospital, Baltimore, Nd. with an
attack of bronchial pneumonia.
Gilpin is owner Of the H. B.
Gilpin Drug Company, Of Balti-
more.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-20
LOlldOun Legion Wins
National Citation

rEESBURG, Va, Dec. 20.
Loudoun Post, No. 81, American
Ierion. with headquarters here,
nas been advised that it has been
awarded the national citation for
DISTINGUISHED service for having
enrolled 4 membership equivalent
Is that Of last year by November
80.
This will be presented by Ma
tional Commander Bodenhamer
at the conferences Of post officers
&c Roanoke on January s.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-20
Kalamazoo College
Puts Ban on Hazing

KALAMAZOO. Dec. 20 INS.),
Kalamazoo Collge freshmen are
to be unhazed. President Allen
A. Hoben. in a recent chapel ad.
dress, threatened the student
body with discipline and possible
suspension If hazers are caught.
The presidents threat followed
Dean H. H. Severin'st rescue 81
three freshmen who were being
padded by upper classmen re
Gently.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-20
Washington LuTnbermen
RnY Virginia Company

FREDERICKSBURG, Va, Dec.
2O.I.. A. Clarke 81 Son. Wash
ington lumbermen operating IN
Virginia, today bought the Rap
pahannock River wharf Of the
vi. s, Embrey Lumber Co. and
the latter's building on the Ma.
tional Boulevard. The price was
k35 900 in cash, it was said.
u. Al. Clarke a. Son already
have d place here. The Elnbrey
company will continue to operate,
It was stated, but viii relocate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-20
Feeds Horses on Bread;
Claims Better Results

EAST HAMPTON, Conn, Dec.
20 0NS0 Ellery M. Flood uses
seven loaves Of bread day for
work horses and four loaveS day
for driving hoHEes as the ideal
ration, and insists his animals
look better, behave better and
work better" than they did when
they had oats and hay for q
steady diet.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-20
GEORGE II. MILLER DEAD

MARTINSBURG, w. va, Dec.
TO-. George H. Miller, IS, former
resident of this city. died at the
home of his son-in-law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. q. II.
Whiting, near Shepherdstown.
Death was due TO paralysis. One
daughter, one sister and one
brother survive.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-20

Lewisburg, has stored already IT..
900 bushels Of potatoes and 500
bushels OF apples in his cellar.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-20
Husband Gains Custody
Of Dog in Divorce Suit

Ting q divorce case awarded the
husband custody Of the family
dog. but stipulated that the wife
should visit 1t once q week and
take Il for q four-hour walk.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-20
Young Man Arrested
AS SLAYER Of Mother

MO- TAFTBAN. Franz Dec. 20.
On the eve Of his, wedding day,
and just at the moment his
mother was being buried. a young
man Of this city was arrested for
the murder Of his mother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-20
SUFFRAGE IN GREECE

ATHENS, Dec. 2O.-Women in
Greece over thirty years Of age
and able to read and write viii
henceforth have the right to vote.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-07

King, both Of Somerville. and Charles A. Lyman of Brighton. had been summarily indicted by the Mid. dlesex county grand jury.
 In the indictments the men were specifically charged with only . few breaks in this city which netted less than tl.0O0. but police said they had reason to believe that all the defendants had long records and had been implicated in several biz rob- beries in this section of the country and. elsewhere.
 District Attorney Robert T. Bush- nell announced he would move for trial of the cases Monday. The in-
New Britain herald., 1929-05-07

honor of Harry Flood Byrd. gover- nor of the state of Virginia, and vts- iting commands.
 On Saturday visitors will 60 on an historic pilgrimage to Williamsburg. Jamestown. and Yorktown. given by the Veterans corps of the Richmond Blues. At S:30 o'clock in the eve- ming a theater party will be held.
 Sunday morning at II o'clock all will attend church services in uni- form.
 There will be stop over in Wash- ington on both trips through. About 75 members of the command and the drum corps of .l pieces will % from Hartford. They will leave Richmond
New Britain herald., 1929-05-07
Blues in Richmond, Va.

Blues in Richmond. Va.
 The members of the Phalanx liv- ing in New Britain who will @ are Major F. Johnson, Lieut.. George w Wells, Major William Beers. Lieut. O. l.. Lord. Lieut.. D. McAillan. Corp F. Saundersen, ScrEt. c. c. Kincaid Color Bearer F. Crandall. and P Peck, E. Kingsbury. George K. Ma cauley and F. Teich.
 They will arrive in Richmond on the morning of the 10th and . dress parade and review and presentation of the colors of the centennial legion commands to the governors, will take place. At 9 p. m.. there will be military reception and bill in