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New Britain herald., 1929-07-13

across the ocean, but who paid with his life the other day for taking a chance and stunting with two pas sengers at low altitude.
 Took Chance in Fog
 Then there was Jack Ashcraft, who cracked up with Viola Gentry. They were taking chances flying blind in foggy weather. They couldn't see, the plane crashed, and Ashcraft was killed and Miss Gentry seriously injured.
 Few pilots are able to do nigh; or fog flying. The majority Of the ocean flight failures were due to inability of pilots to fly blind.
 While flying across the Atlantis in 1927, I went into a spin, fell IT, GOO feet through fog and was barely able to bring the ship out of it be- fore hitting the water. l was taking a chance and if I had been killed it would have served me right. No more ocean hops for me until they have better instruments, three motored planes equipped with boats to use in the water, and radio 10 yell for help. You notice ] came back from Germany on an ocean liner.'
 Flying characteristics are moro important than the physical condi- lion of planes, Chamberlin has found. Few ships fall apart in mid air. Most of them are built five times as strong as necessary. But 1t is control of planes at low speed which is the secret of safe flying.
 Many planes have plenty of con- tro at flying speed, but the control service is badly proportioned. If the motor stops or something else goes wrong, the beginner, and sometimes the veteran stops 10 think what he should do. In that interval, the plane slips into a tail-spn and if the pilot hasn't sufficient altitude a seri- ous crack-up results.
 We shall have to make planes so that no matter how slowly they stall you can regain control. Most en- gineers who design planes are not | pilots and do not fully realize tho necessity for such control system The department of commerce is also | partially to blame, for it has beer too lenient in the past in require- ments for manufacturers.
 "AlcOhol and Altitude Some pilots seem to be able to 1 fly ship better when they have { been drinking than when they are sober Chamberlin said.
 However, if a drunken pilot faces a sudden emergency when he has to ! think quickly. his numbed brain re- 1 fuses 10 act and he pays the death penalty in a smashup You cant mix the two A's-alcohol and alti- | tudc"
 If a pilot crashes. and is un- 1 hurt, he should hop right into an- other plane and go up again to quiet his nerves and reassure his confidence in his ability to fly, Chamberlin said. When Colonel Lindbergh and his fiancee crashed in Mexico. his right shoulder was injured. But even with Lindy's arm in q sling, the pair took a short hop next day.
 Jinxes Don't Worry Him
 TnXes don't bother Chamberlin If he can understand the cause of an accident or series of crackups, he isn't worried
New Britain herald., 1929-07-13

The subject IS one of the most pressing in medical practice today and further studies are planned for the future for Its control.
 The Section on Nervous and Mental Diseases of the American Medical Association was particular ly concerned with the subject of the expert witness, As the study of insanity becomes more and more scientific problem, various methods are being sought which will permit scientific study of persons brought before the courts without relation ships 10 either the defense or the prosecution but with the definite idea of securing the facts. Deci- sion as 10 the sanity of prisoners in the past has been in the hands of jury without medical training, in fluenced by the testimony of ex- perts, In the new Massachusetts plan described by Dr. Winfred Overholser, all persons indicted who have been previously convicted of felony and all persons indicted for capital off"nSes are examined in the state department of mental dis eascs According to Doctor Over holser, battles of experts have vir- tnally disappeared in Massachusetts as result Of this procedure.
 Milk Hazards
 In several sections addresses were made on undulant fever. a condi- tion transmitted principally by the milk, of infected cattle. although it was once believed that this dis ease was due only to goats milk. It is now known that cattle, sheep hogs, mules, cats dogs and rats may carry his infection, In a series of cases in one community all of the patients were infected from raw milk or ether unpasteurized dairy products.
 Drs. w. l.. and C. P. Brown Of Texas mentioned the frequency of fractures of the small bones of the foot. In on" instance piece Of board weighing two pounds ten ounces and falling eight feet fra"- turcd one of the bones of the foot in young man. The physicians emphasized the fact that it is inl- portant 10 make the N-ray picture at the earliest possible moment in order 10 determine 1he presence of fracture. Should these fractures Of the bone be overlooked, there is likely tC be depression of the arch, the development Of false points for carrying the weight and a graduate distortion of the act of walking so that strains occur in the foot. ankle, knee, thigh and even in the back.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-13
RICHEST RACING
 STAKE 0N TODAY
American Classic Will Be Run
 At Arlington Park

Chicago, July 13 R)-Heirs and heiresses presumptive to the three year-old turk championship of America-17 of them the outstand- ing thoroughbreds of the country today awaited the call 10 the post for the American classic the sea sons richest racing stake, at Ar lington Park.
 On the overnight list was the name Of the winners of every inn portant race of the year. seeking the title of three ar-old champion and purse of s6o.00O in added money.
 Blue Larkspur, F.. R. Bradlef's winner of the Belmont and Withcrs stakes, was the overnight favorite 10 lead the notable field under the wire in the mile and quarter test, with Rose of sharon. owned by J. N. Camden of Kentucky, the second choice.
 Blue Larkspur was quoted at to ?. while Rose of sharon was rated at to 1. Clyde Van Dusen, victor in the Kentucky Derby was quoted at 4 to 1. Windy City. winner of the American Derby, and pr. Free land. which won the Preakness, were not so highly favored. the for mer being quoted at 12 to l. and the latter at 20 10 1
 The most notable array of jockeys to ride in Chicago in many years also attested to the merit of the race. Mack Garner was to ride Blu" Larkspur, and Charlie Allen was to have the seat on Rose of sharon. A last minute switch gave Earl Pool the mount on Windy City, Larry Me- Dermott being relieved. Pony Nc Atee was to pilot Clyde Van Dusen, and l.. Shaefer was named to ride pr. Freeland. R, Jones faced q tough task when he was selected to ride Paul tBunyan. l.. M. Seyerson's bad actor, which injured several horses while at the post for the American Derby.
 Four entrants Windy City. Blue Larkspur, Dr. Freeland and Clyde Van Dusen were to carry top weight of 126 pounds. Rose of Sharon's impost was 116 and Grey Coat, con queror of Blue Larkspur in the Dwyer stakes. 123.
 Windy City had No, position pt the post, with Clyde Van Dusen No 4, Blue Larkspur No. 6, Dr. Free land No. s. Rose Of sharon 13, and Grey Coat No. 15. Paul Bunyan had drawn the outside position. wi'h Francis Milward, another lilly ct No. 16.
 A hot sun and brisk wind dried the strip considerably yes terday and with men at work on it all night it was expected to be good.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-13

The only crash that would shake my nerves would be one in which I couldn't understand the trouble and felt the plane had gotten away from me-" he said
 Chamberin doesn't fly in foe He has seen too many of his friends killed while flying blind" And h" always takes up ship he knows h. can crash in without likelihood Of serious consequences.
 T want to be the oldest flyer not the best" he said.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-13

pened.
 Chiefly the league executive want ed to find out whether Wilson had attacked Donohue before the latter was in a position to defend himself. On this point there was conflicting testimony but President Heydler de- duced that such was not the case.
 "I can only deduce with certain ty," he said, that the men had passed insults to each other and that Donohue in all reasona bleness should have been prepared to defend him. self"
 The league president, although he dismissed the charges, censured Will son for Initiating fight in public gathering place" and warned him Of the serious consequences which must ensue unless he learns 10 better control himself"
New Britain herald., 1929-07-13
Special Notice

Whist and bridge given by Rev. w. A. Harty branch. A. o. H., Tues day evening at Judd's hall. Special prize. $50 gold piece. Admission 25 cents. The public is cordially in vited.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-13

Automobile dealers and dstrbu. tors of Shanghai, China, have just formed the first association of their industry ever in the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-09
IMPROVEMENT NOTED
IN CREDIT CONDITIONS

Commercial credit has been under
sound control in 1928, according to
Stephen I. Miller. executive manager,
National Association of Credit Men.
Failures have shown the tendency,
marked in 1927, toward an increase in
number, but a decrease in total
liabilities.
Fraudulent bankruptcy is taking
heavy toll, but the outlook points to
sharp decrease" says Mr. Miller. THE
campaign Of business against dishonest
failures has discouraged amateur crooks
and has convicted a large number of
professional credit crooks. Many more
win be removed from the field in 1929
Collections have been generally salts
factory in 1928, with few soft spots
caused by unfavorable local conditions
The new year can scarcely fail to bene.
fit by continuance of the fight being
waged against credit evils such as the
abuse of the cash discount privilege,
sale Of terms instead of goods, and by
the organized efforts of big buyers to
take away from manufacturers and
wholesalers the dictation of sales terms.
''Installment selling continues in huge
volume" e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-09
VERDICT ON WABASH STOCK
AFFECTS OTHER RAILROADS

decided that the Southern Railway pre-
ferred shareholders were not entitled TO
any excess earnings above the per
cent rate. Their stock is non-cumula-
tive. AS a concession to them, however.
they were permitted to subscribe to the
last issue of 100000 common stock
on the same basis as holders OF the
common.
Nearly all of the older railroad pre-
ferred stocks are non-cumulative. ms
limits the holder of them to fixed re-
turn as in the case of mortgage bonds
Prominent among the preferred stocks
in this class are those of the Atchlson
Baltimore g. Ohio, Erie, Colorado South
Northwestern, Norfolk 81 western,
Reading. st. Louis Southwestern,
Southern Railway and Union Pacific.
In the reorganization period OF the
railroads following the war, the effort
was made to give better protection to
the preferred shareholderS-Who ire
quently gave up bonds for Stocks-aS
has been done with most industrial
preferred issues. So the new railroad
shares were put on cumulative basis.
The most conspicuous example, and the
one where the new idea has worked I'M
favorably to the railroad. Is Missouri
Pacific, whose per cent cumulative
preferred. issued in 1917, has just be-
gun to pay dividends after an accumu-
lation of back dividends amounting to
so per cent. The new st. Louis & San
Francisco 6 per cent, however, is nom
cumulative. That of the New York,
New Haven & Hartford. authorized two
years ago, is entitled to per cent before
dividends may be paid on the common
stock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-09
Baltimore Markets
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The star.
BALTIMORE, Md, January 9.-Po-
tatoes, white, 100 pounds, 1.10a140.
sweet potatoes, barrel, 1.50a275; BUSH
ell, 75al.75. Vans, barrel, 1.50a3 .25.
Beets. 100, 4O0a6.00. Beans. bushel,
3.OOa7.OO. Broccoli, bushel, 2.25a2 IS.
Brussels sprouts, quart, 20a25. Cab
bage, hampers, 2.25a2.75. Carrots, 100,
4.O0a6.O 90. Celery, crate, 1.50a3.50.
Caulif1ower, crate, 1.50a2.00. Egg
plants, crate, 60Oa9.00. Kale, bushel,
65a75. Lettuce, hampers, 1.50a2 25.
onions, 100 pounds, 1.50a4.25. Oyster
plants, 100, 6.00a10.00. Parsnips,
basket, 50a75. Peas, bushel, 3.Ooa4 90.
Peppers, crate, 5.00a8.00. Spinach,
LOCALS. Tomatoes, crate, 1.OOa3.0O.
Turnips, baskets. 50a75: Savoy CAB .,
bage, bushel, 75a1.25. Apples, bushel'
Grapefruit. box, 2.O0a3.50. Oranges,
box. 2.5Oa4.5O. TangerineS, per half
strap, 1.75a4.25. Strawberries, quart,
50a55.
Dairy Market.
Poultry-Alive, young turkeys, pound,
32a35: old, 28a30; crooked breasts. Is
Spring chickens, 32a38; small and poor,
20; old hens. 20a32 Leghorns, 20a28;
capons, 34a4O; old ROSTERS, 17a18;
ducks, 2Oa30; geese, 20a26; guinea
fowls, each, 40a8O; pigeons, pair, 80.
Dressed poultry - Turkeys, young.
pound, 32a36; old toms, 28a30; poor and
crooked breasts, Is; chickens, young,
30a35; old and mixed, 25a30; capons
34a43; old ROSTERS. 18a2O; ducks, 25a
80: geese, 23a30.
Eggs-Receipts, 1903 cases; native
and nearby firsts, free cases, 81; current
receipts, 32a35.
Butter-Good to fancy creamery
pound, 47a511a; prints, 511aa53h
blocks, 5O1aa52k; ladies, 38a40; store
packed, 80; process butter, 43a44.
Hay and Grain Prices.
Wheat-No. red Winter, garlicky,
spot, 1926; January delivery, 1926.
Corn-No. 2 export, January delivery,
997s; No. yellow, 1.01; cob corn, Abs
a4.90.
Oats - No. 2 white, domestic, spot,
5712a58; No. 3 white, domestic, spot,
56a561a.
Rye-Nearby, 110a1.20.
Hay-Receipts, none. While hay is
arriving here in limited quantities only,
it is more than ample for the demand,
which is being supplied mostly by truck
from nearby points, few carloads being
received. There Is not enough business
passing to establish prices on the va
rious kinds on merit at range OF 1900
a18.50 per ton of timothy or clover
hay.
Straw-No. / wheat, 1100a12.00 per
ton; No. / oat, 1200a13.00 per ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-09
CORN PRICES REACH
HIGH SEASON Level
Wheat, Oats and Provisions Are
Also Firmer in Early
Trading.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, January 9.-Corn prices
jumped today to the highest level which
deferred deliveries have reached yet
this season. Lively buying on the part
of commission houses resulted from
unfavorable weather curtailing the
movement of the corn crop. Opening
rs and "a to Y higher, corn afterwards
scored sharp further advance. Wheat,
oats and provisions were also firmer,
with wheat starting 1s and Ia to y up,
and subsequently holding near to the
initial range.
Advices from various sections, Iowa
and Kansas in particular. telling of
moist conditions which have made
many roads impossible and in numer-
GUS cases put a complete stop to haul
ing, did much today to increase de-
mand here for corn future deliveries.
Consequent advances, in which the mar
ket surpassed the seasons top previous
quotations, were accompanied by word
that other cities were outbidding Chi
cago for rural supplies.
Wheat values derived f1rmness at
times today from estimates that new
export business in North American
wheat amounted to 100000 bushels.
There were also reports current that
damage to the domestic Winter wheat
crop had been done by recent freeze
ups, especially in Missouri. and in the
northwestern section of Kansas.
The Government of Chile may build
a modern hotel at AntofagaSta.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-09
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK MARKET

CHICAGO, January up Omitted
States Department of Agricultural -
Hogs-Receipts, $4,000 head; market
slow: mostly steady; largely a 9.00a
9.15 market for 10000 pounds; top,
9.25, paid for load of around 2lO
pounds; butchers, medium to choice,
250-300 pounds, 875a9.15; 20O-25O
pounds, 8.85a9.25; 10000 pounds. 8.85
a9.20; 13O-160 pounds, 8.40a9.15; pack
ing sows, 7.75as40; pigs, medium to
choice, 90-130 pounds, 7.50a8.75.
Cattle-Receipts, IL 900 head; calves.
$500 head: yearlings and better grade
light steers strong to Is higher; weighty
steers steady to IS lower; in-between
grade medium-weights and weighty
kinds showing most slowness; cows
again very draggy; top yearltngs. 1919.
Slaughter classes-Steers, good and
choice, 1901 500 pounds, 13.25a1650;
1,10O-l 300 pounds, 13,25a16.50; $50
l 100 pounds, 1350a17.O0; common and
medium, $50 pounds up, 9.25a13.75. Fed
yearlings-Good and choice, $50 pounds
down, 11.50a14.00; common and me-
dunn, 825a11.50. Cows - Good and
choice, 825a11.00; common and me-
dunn, 6.50a8.25; low cutter and cutter,
$50. Bulls-Good and choice (beeD ,
9,50a11.75; cutter to medium, LISA
$50. Vealers milk fed)-Good and
choice, 145Oa17.00; medium, 12.5Oa
1850; Gull and common, 8.00a12.5O.
Stocker and feeder steers-Good and
choice Gall weights), 10.75a12.00; COM
mon and medium, 8.75a10.75.
Sheep-Receipts. 10000 head; mar
ket not established in early indications,
25a50 or more lower; bidding 1850
down for choice lambs; asking upWrad
to 1900; lambs, good and choice. 81
pounds down, 15.75a17.00; medium,
14.00a15.75; Gull and common, 10.00a
l4!0O; ewes, medium to choice, $50
| pounds, down, 750a1025: Gull and
common, 3.50a800; feeder lambs, good
and choice, 13.75a15.15.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-09
CURB SPEC|ALT|ES
FIGURE IN ADVANCE
Market Displays Strong Re-
Sistance to SelIing-Util-
tiles Strong.
BY WILLIAM F. HEFFERNAN.

special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, January 9.--Although
features on the Curb Exchange today
were less numerous, the market as a
whole displayed better resistance to SELL
ing pressure than 1t did yesterday. A
humber of outstanding SpecialtieS moved
forward into new high ground.
Other high-priced specialties which
held the prospect of recapitalizatlon
benefiting share owners included Libby
Owens Sheet &, Glass, which moved up
ward ten points to 200; Safety Car
Heat g. Light, nine points higher at
1876, and Metal & Thermit, up Is points
to IT'S. all of which established new
tops
Public utility holding companies hav-
ing prospects of continued expansion OF
operations were among the favorlCes.
Electric Bond & Share Securities gained
almost seven points, and United Gas d
Improvement at 1913 was up points,
while Associated Gas 81 Electric gained
q like amount. Others which Stooo OUT
strongly included Empire Power. which
reached a new peak around 55, and
American Super Power "a" up more
than four points.
The new National BellaS Hess COM
mon to be issued under the plan Tor
decentralization recently announced,
reached a new top above II. The min
ING division held no noteworthy feature
although better demand appeared for
Eewmont, Noranda, Roam Antelope and
Golden Centre. The oils gave good
account of themselves with Prairie Pipe
Line and Standard of Indiana proml-
hent.
Among issues which made their ap-
pearance for the first time were van
Camp Packing Co., new preferred ana
nonnrnon, They attracted little interest,
however, sales occurred in the latter
at 2qh,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-09
Special Dispatch to The Star,

NEW YORK, January 9-The de-
cision of the United States Circuit
Court of Appeals favoring the conten-
ton of the holders of Wabash Railway
class "a" preferred stock that they are
entitled to dividends earned, but not
paid before any distribution can be
made on shares junior to the preferred
"a" complexities the dividend outlook
for certain other railroad common
stocks, whose position is similar to that
of the Wabash.
One of these is Erie Railroad COM
mon, ahead of which are two issues of
preferred, first and second. Dividends
have not been paid on these stocks
since 1907, yet between 1923 and 1928
earnings on the first preferred ranged
from twice to five times the amount re-
quired to cover its payments and on the
second preferred they ran as high as 81
per cent in 1926. Both of these divi-
dends are non-cumulative So far as
the Erie common stakeholder is con-
cerned, the principle involved in the
Wabash decision applied to him.
Somewhat the same contentious as
have been made by the wabash Rail-
road "A" shareholders were the basis
of suit initiated by owners of South
ern Railway per cent preferred stock
In 1925.
At that time they brought an action
to recover $29,000,0O0 in back dividends
which represented accumulations or
their holdings since July l, 1895. The
argument was that they had not re-
ceived these back dividends, although
holders of the common stock were at that
time sharing in the profits. A year age
the Supreme Court of Appeals Of Virginia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-09
CAN-MAKING TRADE
IN HEALTHY STATE
Good Demand in Coming Year
Indicated, Conway
States.
BY earle c. CONWAY,
President Continental Can Co.

Conditions in the can-making indus
try are in a very healthy state and the
outlook for 1929 Is distinctly encourag-
ing. These conclusions are based on
several factors, one of the most I'M
Dortant of which is that the 1928 pack
Of the three chief vegetable crops (to-
matoes, corn and peas), of about 43,OOO,-
600 cases. will be considerably below the
average annual pack of 46,250 600 cases
for the past five years and VIII also De
less than the present estimated annual
consumption of these staples OF more
than 100000 cases. This will insure
q minimum carry-over into next year,
indicating that there will be good de-
mand in the coming year for cans to be
used in packing these products.
believe that the potential market for
canned goods is practically unlimited
If every person in this country ate just
one more can of food month it would
mean something like 100000 addi-
tional cases a year, or an increase OF
over one-third of the present produc-
ton Of cans in this country for packing
food products. I expect that the de-
mand for canned foods viii steadily in
crease, as 1t has in recent years. with
the increasing appreciation by the pub
lie Of the uniformly good quality and
convenience u Cd11IlSQ 4OOuS.
In this connection laboratory work Is
being conducted by the National Can
ners Association to constantly improve
the quality of canned foods. Most up
to-date Gamers are now preparing and
packing their products under conditions
more sanitary and scientific than are
available to the average housewife in
her kitchen.
= The general prosperity of the coun-
try and the increased demand for ad-
vertised brands Of packaged goods have
materially contributed to the growth in
the general line department of the can
companies business. The tendency Of
the public to turn to the advertised
brands, the adaptability of the tin con-
tainer to advertising and its convenience
in packaging commodities of all kinds
indicate constantly increasing future
demand for this type of container.
The object of the Continental Can
Co. in absorbing a number of other
can-making concerns situated STRATEGY
cally throughout the country, including
companies for producing can-making
machinery, was that the company might
give better service to its customers In
all sections of the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-09
ADVANCE PREDICTED
IN PACKING FIELD
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, January 9.-"The past
year was fairly satisfactory for the meat
packing industry" declares w. w.
Woods, president of Institute of Amer
lean Meat Packers. Except for heavy
runs of hogs in the first quarter and in
october and November, live stock re-
ceipts were moderate and demand was
fairly steady. Live stock prices, except
in the case Of hogs during the months
Of heavy receipts, were at relatively
high levels.
"a decline in hog values that began
in September, following substantial
increase in hog arrivals at central mar
kets, disturbed inventory values and re-
suited in somewhat smaller profits for
the year than might otherwise have
been realized"