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New Britain herald., 1929-11-19
RADIUM USED ON
 POLLEN 0F PLANTS
New Species Produced by Ez. perimentS Of Experts

Princeton, \. J., Nov. 19 P>-HoU a radium needle applied to a blos- som has produced a new species of plant was reported to the National Academy Of Science today by Dr. Albert F. Blakslec Of Carnegie h. stituuon.
 His report is one of the first ex- amples Of success in a new field Of plant breeding, the purpose or which is to discover short cuts over nature in improvement Of mans s food plants, and methods more certain that the system Of cxperi- ments with thousands Of plants which the genius of the late Luther Burbank perfected
 Used on Weed
 The radium needle was placed in the flower of Datura plant, com mon name jimson weed, during it's fertilization with pollen grains The offspring showed numerous slight differences from it's parent, two out standing alterations being shape of it's seed pod and in lower, fatter branches. It has since bred true, that is reproduced maintaining the alterations caused by the radium.y
 The magic key which the radium touched was part of the reproduc- ton cell containing chrom osomes, rn1 q ha Lot lx, hereditary characteristics pr. Blakeslee exhibited models of the difference in these chromosomes be- fore and after the radium altera- tions. He said these changes pro- duced the new species. Chromo- somes fix not only the hereditary characteristics of plants but prob ability of all living plants. Several other scientific American institutions have similar work under way, both with plants and insects. but no human experiments have been re- ported
 The Carnegie work is done at its station for experimental evolution at Cold Springs Harbor, Long Island, Of which pr. Blakslee is director.
 In his report today he gave credit to his assistants A. D. Bergner, and A. G. Avery. The Carnegie workers use not only radium, but N-rays and cross-breeding copies from nature. They have produced many new species by applying cross breeding 10 chromosome study.
 Children Like Mushrooms
 Recent findings about the period when son or daughter is likely to grow like a weed were reported by Dr. Franz Boas of Columbia Univer- sity. In children Of Newark school he found definite. relations of mush- room growth. He established date on which to predict probable adult stature during adolescence. He said that a youth Of 13 whose height is 1925 centimeters is due for his rapid growth at little more than ,. Exceedingly short individuals should show the maximum increase at about 16, while the tallest arc likely to have it at 13 years and two months, He said the period oi accelerated growth is considerable shorter than ordinarily assumed
 Dr. Simon FIeXnet. director ot Rockefeller Institute for medical research said last night that the definition of the origin of life and of the lowest limits Of its physical manifestations again have come under discussion"
 This is due to discovery in recent years of many fllterable viruses, in- visible substances which pass through filters that catch microbes that no microscope detects, but which cause diseases alike in plants birds, insects,\ animals and man.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-19
rKINHET RECEIVES COU\T

Hou". Nov ]? Premier Mus rcIn today received in audience 'om' I.lIa italE's representative at 'Ho WIlljamstown Institute Of Poli- '0z ia.r summer
 "Hr pr'mJer congra'uIatcd Count n.H on hlz efforts 10 rraafa a better ""d'r-'ndiu2 of Fasrsm and I'"I'.s @nau".al situation in thc Iua.I s-'a'.s.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-19
FITTED ON 7lST BIRTHDAY
HIrs. Anna Mcycn ShoWercd With Gifts by Daughters and Grand children at Church street Home.

Mrs. Anna Mcyen or 40 Church street was tendered birthday party yesterday ty her seven daughters and grandchildren. in honor of her list birthday anniversary, She was presented with many beautiful gifts.
 Mrs. Meyon was born in Germany, coming 10 this country s young girl and residing in this city since that time. She is member of the German Baptist church.
 Her daughters are Mrs. c. Scott Mrs ]. Tunon of Hartford. Mrs. A. Doehm, Mrs. J. Manson, Mrs. k. Blackburn. Mrs. C. Myron of Rhode Island and Mrs. C. Van Nolkenburg.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-19
MARRIED FOR 40 YEARS
Mir. and Mrs. George E. CowleS Of Chestnut street to Observe .inni- NcrSaIy Quietly Tomorrow.

Mr. and Mrs. George E. CoWles of 344 Chestnut street will quietly ob- serve their 10th wedding anniver- sary tomorrow. They were married by Rev. James Cooper of the South Congregational church. They have one son. Graydon CoWles of Ausable Forks. \. Y. Until his retirement two years ago. Mr. Cowles was connected with r. & r. Corbin.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-19
IKI>u M IHnnI,r luIEln

Haj.az'. >ae. rr. DR -A Sfao...a memorial irIsr-&r,r.oau N.taoIue church has ...a on#.d nelr 10 Barbara Hs,.. FuJp il.m-v ul EoDcr, S.ra" arasa. t.r.,- amt- grants from county l.mrr..E nho are credited "8'u oudas Ihr Methodist Ep, opal cH1g.a .G the InItcd States soue 'at G,ars apo.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-19
Senior in Law School Ad- mits Ownership of Booze Cache-Other Men to Be Disciplined for Pur- chases.

Urbana. III. Nov. 19 LP,-The liquor raid on the Gamma Eta Gamma law fraternity house is ended. as far as the law is concern cd. but those involved today faccd discipline and possible expulsion from the University of Illinois.
 One Of the three fraternity mem- bers arrested in the raid. W. J. Sherman. Of Crown Point, Ind. q senior in the university law school. pleaded guilty yesterday in county court 10 a charge of posse and was fined $500 and costs, which Was paid by the students father.
 Says He Owned Booze
 Sherman acknowledged owning the 12 gallons of assorted liquors seized in the raid and said he sold a quart to B. w. Hoare. student in the college of engineering.
 Sherman's plea brought dismissal of charges against the other twp students taken in the raid, Alfred J. Withers of Hibbing, Minn., and I~l iSSb I~oai s bollS oL -'I il IOII. IIl'
 States Attorney Roy Cline declar- cd the case closed as far as county auth critics were concerned and said he had abandoned intentions 10 paddock the fraternity house as a public nuisance.
 Thomas Arkle Clark. dean of men, pronounced the affair 'unfor- tunate for the university and not tion' but added it was fortunate such facts were brought to light IS it will enable the university to take necessary action to stop further oc- currences"
 President Questioned
 J. B. Lewis, Of Marshall, H., president of the fraternity chapter, was questioned by the school disci- plinary committee but details Of the meeting could not be obtained until the report was given today tostha university council of administrati
 Expulsion from the university for implication in drinking scandals is one of the policies of the council.
 Lewis said expulsion proceedings against Sherman had already been started by the fraternity chapter. which was organized on the Illinois campus in 1921 and has a roster of 3o members.
 Sherman is said to have formerly attended Indiana university and 10 have been admitted to the Indiana bar.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-19
Bacon Asks City to Pay
 For Wire System Damage

William $. Bacon. a member of the board of finance and taxation. has billed the city for S62.77 for
New Britain herald., 1929-11-19

Everybody in New Britain has had q pleasant experience with Herald Classified Ads.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-19
"THE, NIRGINIaN" AT STRAND

With big city night life, mctro- polltan under~orlds and the life behind the footlights furnishing q plethora Of themes for audible nov ing pictures. it is a welcome inter Jude when an all-lalking film such as The Nirginian" comes 10 town.
 Here is a picture that gets you and holds you" as showmen say. IL Is q faithful reproduction in talk ing film Of the renowned novel by Owen Mister and the play by Wis fer and Kirk La ShelIe. That alone. should be recommendation enough for any douhting Thomas. Nearly everyone is familiar with the story.
 Add 10 this an ensemble of per feet character portrayals by Gary Cooper. Walter Huston. Richard Arlcn, Mary Brian, Eugene Palette and others and you have a picture that is definitely a masterpiece in the new show world Of films that talk
 The Virginim" is at the Strand today and Wednesday,
 On Thursday Richard Barthel- mess will be offered in his all tal'-- ing drama Young Nowheres" with Marion Nixon A gala bill ot vaudeville will also be offered.
 Beginning Sunday for four days the Strand will offer Paris" that sensational hit with Irene Bordoni featured.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-19

Everybody will know that 925 is the Herald's Classified Ad telephone number before long.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-19

We hate to brag but the Herald Classified Ads are worthy of every thing nice said about them.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-19
GRAND THfATTK. HARTFORD

Whlia certain other theatrical fare las received a szt-aunE in preparing tais years prn3Us'jons nar.ssa-o of inc better kind goes l..rr..s along l-s quiet unaeslw4ag Way. X show such as "H.a. Fty.rs' ~h..a is playing at rH, Ggani 'hea..- j1 Har'foed today, ha, u..n especially blessed IF irz ablry 70 .t'farr 3 stunning army of '@..rr. "-er. can he no question about aa oater'aiu- l.rG sH.A a~ H5-u Flyers teH.E ot stage evt.rfain9,u.. as f covers a wide range of aty.c~.5a a-Fd. from affor5n2 co,offI sya '.-a.. oa. must not fore"t ''a' ft,S ~noa was voted iy f4r- aN o..r 'Ha .arari as lnirr ouy 3l tna -na11fa. me4..ms .o7 GTlviu@ away d.. esrr..
 The sho. laugh ur1.srI=@ g.aI- i'jos ara stressed. "ul. ru- ot1ar clements. a1 in a Il-'fsr win. ]aga still further -eaj.--y rg provoke EiIarlty, Of cours, jae Ir0duotion is entirely nsFr, progressive bits. slams and hangs on current affairs. lew costuminE and Gl~r"nlng new scenic effects all contributing 0 the gratifying success the show has aj- ready met ~lth. The company is composed Of up-to-Gare artists sUcl as Mike Sacks tae Hebrew comic, who heads inc roster, Frances Farr. Nho plays the featured feminine lead: Theima Benton. George Brown, Billie Hall, Madeline Roland, Jac- lueiIne James, John Pagan. and David Whalen-a brilliant company indeed. As for the chorus, aIlectives are almost useless. Never "as there q slickar, ljyelj@r, brighter bunch of little darlings ever seen on any stage. Performances at in. Grand are at 2:l5 and 8.15 daily and ez .ry show IS well pa'ronized by the fair sex.
New Britain herald., 1929-11-19
Theater Review
TEITZT SCHEFF

MILE. MODISTE' Comic Opera in Two Acts and Three Seene7-BooE and Lyrics by Henry Blossom-Music by Victor Her hart-Staged by Milton A4oIn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-16

MR.. CALDwML's mother was one of the
martyrs of the American Revolution, hav-
ing been wantonly slain by a British soldier.
His father, Rev. James Caldwell of Elizabeth
town. N. J., was chaplain to the Jersey Brigade
and assistant commissary general from 1777 to
1919 Just prior to the killing Of Mrs. Cald-
well her husband moved from Elizabethtown
to Connecticut Farms for safety. What ensued
was told by his granddaughter, Miss Halle L.
Wright, as follows:
when the British troops passed through the
Farms, Mrs. Caldwell with her maid, retired
to secluded apartment with the children.
The girl looked out Of the window and said:
"A redcoat soldier has jumped over the fence
and is coming toward the house with a gum
THE youngest child but one. Elias Boudinot,
2 years old, playing on the floor, called out,
Let me seer and ran to the window. Mrs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-16

Caldwell arose from her chair, and at this
moment the soldier fired his musket through
the window at her. It was loaded with two
balls, which passed through her body, and she
instantly expired. 1t was an act of fendish
barbarity that made the British name more
execrable than ever. A correspondent of the
New York Gazette says: I saw her corpse and
was informed by the neghbors it was with
infinite pains that they obtained leave to bring
the body from the house before they set fire
to it,
ut is related of Mr.. Caldwell that in the
battle that followed he showed the utmost
ardor in the fight, as If he would avenge him
self for the murder of his beloved wife. He
galloped to the church nearby and brought
back an armful of Psalm hooks to supply the
men with wadding for their f1re-locks and
shouted Now put watts into them, boysl Put
Watts into themp When the work of plumber
began, 10 houses and the Presbyterian church
were destroyed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-16

street and Pennsylvania avenue. he lived in the
Capital City for Is years. and his circle of
friends included members OF the legal profess
sion, officers of the Army and Navy and all
the leading business men of the time. Mr..
Caldwell was popular as the captain of the
Washington Cavalry, which was employed in
scouting duty during the British invasion. For
a number of years Capt. Caldwell was MEM
Der of the City Council and Board Of Health.
Commodore Zantzinger resided here a few
years, and after him came Lieut.. Col. Broom
of the Marine Corps, who won an enviable rec
ord for service in the Florida War.
Decidedly rural were the surroundings for a
long series of years. North of A street and
Maryland avenue was a wagon road, and other
streets underlined gave little evidence Of grow
ing city Prior to the 30s, with the exception
of one house and little gardening plat, there
were no evidences of mans handiwork north of
street"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-16
More Than a Century Of WaitiMg Has
Not Made Its Decrees Less rigorous or
Wuminating-Early Records Preser0ed
Homes of the Chief Justices.

cast, and well that he did, for the British did
all in their power to destroy that particular
part of the Capitol.
The Caldwell house is still standing and is
interesting, because the Supreme Court accepted
the hospitality of its clerk and held its ses-
sions there until it moved back into the Capitol
in 1917, when it was provided with an Office
temporarily prepared for its use in the less
ruined portion of the north wing of the Capitol,
place said TO be "'little better than dungeon"
Fate seems to have dictated Mr.. Caldwells
appointment as clerk of the court in August,
1900, in place of Samuel Bayard, otherwise
he could not have been of such great service
at such critical time. He undoubtedly came
here with the court in 1901, for it was in that
same year that he purchased the ground upon
which he soon afterward erected his home.
MORE than 20 years ago James Croggon of
The Star wrote up the block in which
the Caldwell house stands, and he made such
a good job of it that am going to let you
read what he had to say. Here it is, particu-
larry that part that relates to the house where
the Supreme Court met in 1914:
'The square between Second and Third
streets and street to the Avenue, known as
761, was also slow in improving. Up to the
beginning of the Civil War less than half
dozen buildings appeared. The block was laid
on for ID lots, which were assigned equally to
the United States and to Mr. Carroll. About
1905, when the public school system had been
1naugurated, lot 6. at the northeast corner of
Second street and Pennsylvania avenue, was
selected for the site of the Eastern Academy,
but in 1910 an exchange was made with Mr..
Carroll for site at Third and d streets south
east
ELIAS B. Caldwell clerk of the Supreme
Court of the United States from 1900 to 1925,
was perhaps the first actual settler the
square. He bought the southwest portion, lots
4 to g. fronting B street, the Avenue and Sec
ond street in 1901 and 1909. Three cents per
foot was the ruling ground valuation about
1910. Twenty years later the rate had in
creased to cents per foot. Joseph Gales, jr.,
of the Intelligencer bought lot 3, on b street,
in 1912; Commodore William Zantzinger lot
5, in 1915, and Griffith Coombe lots /, 2, 3 and
ID, in 1919. For dozen years no other trans
fers occurred.
mfr. Caldwell came from New Jersey to
Washington, and he soon became one of the
citys leading citizens. Erecting fine, three
stock brick residence at the corner Of Second
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-16
BY JOHN CLACETT PROCTOR.

1T last the United States Supreme
+ III Court is to have a building all its
III own, on one of the most historic
sites in the District of Columbia,
~& - where has stood for many years
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-11-15
CECIL FEDERAF1o 3 81 Hg
MAKER s CLUBS

At a meeting of the executive
board Wednesday, October 80. in the
office of the Home Demonstration
Agent. plans were made for the fall
meeting of the Cecil Federation Of
Homemaker's Clubs. The meeting
will be held Saturday, November Is,
in the Masonic banquet room of the
Home Demonstration Agents Office.
The morning meeting is called for
1880, when reports of committees
will be read, after the regular
business session. At the close of
this session the creed will be read.
Homemakers please bring a copy of
the creed with them. As usual the
Cleaners will serve the lunch.
The afternoon meeting will be
held at the New Theatre. Each club
has been given f1ften minutes on the
program to use in whatever way
they think best. They may give a
musical numbers, current
event topics, book reviews, humorous
selection, or have an outside speak
er. Come enjoy the day with the
Homemakers of Cecil County.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-11-15
ANDREW j. JACKSON

Andrew j. Jackson, SO years of
age, son of the late William and
Rachael Jackson, died at his home
in Havre de Grace Nov. z, after a
lingering illness. He was born at
Principle Furnace, Cecil county, his
parents moving to Havre de Grace
when he was six years of age. He
had recently been empoyed at the
Aberdeen Proving Ground in the
the clerical department. He mar
ried Miss Edna Rouse, daughter OF
Mrs. Phoebe Rouse and the late
Stephen Rouse, of .Havre dee Grace,
No died several years ago.. Four
SONS and two daughters sAass7yFiisgsaaAs
Messrs. Lyle, Norval, Edwin and
Duane jackson; Misses Beatrice and
Dorothy, all of Hayre de Grace.
Funeral services were held at his
late residence ON Sunday afternoon,
and interment made in Angel Hill
cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-11-15
$S5,OOO CATTLE SALE

About 100 registered Guernsey
cattle were sold at public sale by w.
B. Wickersham, owner of Willow
dale Stock Farm, near Kennett
Square, Pa, last week. The total re-
ceipts exceeded $4,000.
For a sire 1915 was realized,
while cows sold up to $500. and an
average price of around $500 was
received for the 40 head disposed of.
Two year old cows sold almost as
high, yearlings averaged from 5000
to $4OO, and 20 calves sold between
500 and 5000. Six young bulls
brought 5000 to $500 a head. A
number of the cattle were purchased
by Lancaster county men.-Quarry-
vile Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-11-15
iLKTON ACADEMY TO BE SOLD

ILKTON ACADEMY TO BE SOLD
The old Academy property, in Elkton
4 to be sold at public sale on Nov. 26.
/ he history of the Academy dates back
early one hundred snd fifty years.
The property on North street,
xtends through to Bow, and record s
low it has not changed hands since
efore 1887, when Colonel Henry Hol-
pgsworth donated it to the Town of
lkton for promotion 1of literature
I'D the Christian religion"
Since that year it has been used
Intil the last few years. for school
lrposes. The Maryland Legislature
an Act passed in April, 1887, refer
ID to the grant from Henry Hollings.
brth. Recently heirs of Col. Hollings-
rth have applied to the court for
right to sell and the Circuit Court
Cecil County has granted the per.
ksion.
he building occupies central loca-
n in the business section of the town
ID is valuable site.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-11-15
MRS. HARRIET E. STEPHENS

Mrs. Harriet E. Stephens, one Of the
oldest residents of Cecil county, died
Nov. 8, at the home of her grandaugh-
ter, Mrs. Norman T. Spear, at Back
Creek. She was 96 years of age.
The deceased was the widow of the
late Frank Stephens. Before her mar
riage she was Miss Roberts, of Bo-
hemia Manor. Her husband died more
than Is years ago, and for the past six
years she had made her home with her
granddaughter. Mrs. Spear. She is
survived by four daughters: Mrs.
Laura Townsend, of Roselle, Del. /;
Mrs. William Williams, of Philadelphia |;
Mrs. William Talbot, of Philadelphia
and Mrs. Harrison Towle, of Montreal,
Canada; also by seven grandchildren.
Interment was made in Riverview
cemetary. Wilmington, Del.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-11-15
HOTEL BAYOU BURNED
Free Wrecks Havre de Grace's
Finest HOStelry

| Hotel Bayou, Havre de Grace's finest
MOTEL, beautifully located at the head Of
Chesapeake Bay, was wrecked by fire
which started in the kitchen about
o'fiock Friday morning. Grease which
md collected in ventilator and which
caught fire from the kitchen range was
tile cause of the blaze. The flames
SHOT up through the ventilator shaft to
TIE roof, and in short time a large
Portion of the roof and the fourth flour
We're in flames. Susquehanna Hose
Company responded to the alarm and
cdlled Elkton, Perryville, Aberdeen
aid Bel Air companies to their aid.
The fire was brought under control
about A o'clock after the roof had fallen
IL and the third and fourth floors had
been gutted. The second floor was
also badly damaged and main floor
flooded with water.
Between thirty and forty guests, who
We're in the hotel at the time of the fire
escaped with few belonging, ,but the
nhost of their clothing and personal
effects, including some jewelry, was
lbst.
The hotel was built something over
10 years ago at reported cost of $3.50, :
700. tits reported that insurance in the
4eignborhood of 800, 900 was carried
9n the structure. The hotel is owned
by the Hotel Bayou Company, of which
Mr. Michael H. Fahey, of Havre de
Grace, is president. Mr.. w. P. West,
formerly of Baltimore, is the manager.
4 One of the firemen, lNorval Carr, was
overcome while helping to carry furni-
fure from the lobby, but was revived.
| Employees of the American Tele-
phone Company who had been STOP
ping at the hotel for about a month,
post surveyors equipment, blue prints,
ETC., valued at approximately $4,000.
The blue prints and papers lost by the
above company represented a month s
work Of the surveyors.
A serious accident was narrowly
averted when a ladder fell from the
Foof among scores of spectators. For
Eunately, no one was injured.
W. P. West, Manager, stated that
Is soon as an adjustment is made by
W insurance companies, work Of RI
<. a. .r4G. n H D.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-11-15
THOMAS McCARDELL sIMCOE

IhOMAS McCAhOELL oAMOOE
Thos. McCarrell Simcoe, for twenty
five years in the drug business at AL
lentown, Pa, died suddenly of heart
attack Sunday morniug, Nov. 8, at his
home in that city.
MIR. Simcoe was born in North East,
August IL, 1857, a son of the late
George and Elizabeth Simcoe. In his
early days he conducted a general
store in his home town. In 1884 he
married S. Elizsbeth Lewis, Allentown,
daughter of the late Samuel B. Lewis,
the we'll known iron master of the
Lehigh Valley.
He is suvived by his wife and three
children: Mrs. Carol H. Hudders,
Carol S. Simcoe and Frederick L. Sim
coe, and one grandchild, Carroll H.
Hudders, Jr. He is also survived by a
brother, Benjamin p, and two sisters,
c. Annie Simcoe, of North East, and
Mrs. Edward A. Gillespie, of Swarth-
more. Interment was made in Union
cemetery, Allentown, Pa.