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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17
WOMEN IN BUSINESS DO WELL

men. Single women also had net in
come aggregating about one-third those
reported by single men.
On a percentage basis, the statistics
revealed, women filed 1880 per cent
Of all individual tax returns and had
1882 of all taxable net income re-
ported. Single men made 34.44 per
cent of all returns and reported 21.SO
per cent of all taxable income. Mar
ried persons filed so per cent Of the
returns and had 81 per cent Of the
aggregate net income taxed.
Three single women and three sin
gle men paid taxes on incomes rang
ing between 100000 and $4,O00,00
while fifteen husbands and wives re-
ported incomes In that class. Five
single men reported incomes of $5.0O0,-
600 and more, but there were no single
women in this class.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17
Census Will Reveal Secrets

at marriage Of persons in different
racial and economic groups; second, it
will make possible a tabulation on the
number Of children in families Of wom-
en- who have been married stated
number of years.
"In the classification Of gainful
workers according to occupation and
industry it is proposed to put much
greater stress than heretofore on the
returns for industry" Mr.. Steuart
said. "a special schedule for unem-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

gun to g a t n e r
than / peopled
every dark cor
ner inside the
house and out
with untold dam
gers. If Ishad to
go to the barn /
expected some
one or something
to jump from be-
hind every tree
or to rise up from
every dark cor
ner to do me in
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

ployment will contain a number Of
questions, designed to separate those
not working into several classes, in
Guiding, besides those absolutely un-
employed, those who have jobs for the
time being and those laid Off without
pay"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17
BY
GRANT DIXON

quired 1t rs years ago, and now 1t is
just one more museum. And there's
a prize Of $21, 900 waiting for the per-
son who finds real New York ghost,
It's Tough
Lean days lie behind and ahead Of
the theater business. Twenty produc-
lions closed in two weeks, and one of
them lasted three performances. An
other lasted four. One Broadwayfarer
remarked that the only way to beat
the game this season is to close a
production before it opens and then
sell the talkie rights.
10 by the Bell Syndicate. Inc.l
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

en- are working and to what extent.
The question asking. for the age at
first marriage Is intended to serve
two purposes. First, it will give def
mite information as to the relative age
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17
Lights Of Neuu York

French girl has small bones and ex-
travagant muscular curves. Intelli-
gent girls lift their legs higher while
walking. American girls have the
! longest ,shins."
Fruitless Search
The American Society for Psychical
Research has been conducting fruit
less search for real New York ghost.
But, 1t appears, ghosts just can't live
in New York. They can't stand apart
ment house life, and there are no suit
able private houses which might be
haunted. The old Jumel mansion
used to be haunted, but the city &C.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17
"A Sour.
Stomach

In the same time It takes a dose of.
soda to bring a little temporary relief
of gas and sour stomach, Phillips
Milk of Magnesia has acidity complete
ly checked, and the digestive organs
all tranquilized. Once you have tried
this form OF relief you will cease to
worry about your diet and experience
a new freedom in eating.
This pleasant preparation'is just as
good for children, too. Use it when
ever coated tongue or fetid breath
signals need Of a sweetener. Physi-
clans will tell you that every spoon
full of Phillips Milk of Magnesia neu-'
tralizes many times its volume In acid.
Get the genuine. the name Phillips is
important limitations do not act the
same!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

BY THOMAS ARKLE CLARK
Dean Of Men, University Of
Illinois.


AS child l was terrified by the
dark. No sooner had the shadows be-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17
L.es Fact.

IA gentleman who works on Variety
and who consequently calls himself a
Variety mugg reports that dance di-
rectors have. become such experts
that they can tell a girls nationality
from the look of her legs and also
how good a dancer she is. Says he:
1.-THE chlorine who may be cross
word puzzle from ear to ear might be
extra intelligent according to how her
limb reads. Dutch girls legs are
shorter and chubbier than most.
Spanish girls can be identified by
thin ankles and knees. Inner ankle
curves denote German blood. A
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17
There's a Reason

There's REASON
Kind Old Lady-My goodness. but
you must love that badly to death. I
see you forming in line to kiss it.
First Urchin- Sure, why wouldn't
we? The baby has just got through
eating, an all-day sucker.-De
News.
Altitude Needed
"Bill is going to take up aviation
II didn't know he was airminded. y
"He isn't-iust flighty."
A woman's tongue is her sword
and she never allows it to rust.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

ways go on being keyed up to that
pitch.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

AfAkeS4S ffft-7
Fl. y. Ward, president Of the Irving
Trust company, has been set down in
history as the most polite Of all
bankers. His company is erecting a
50-story skyscraper at Wall street.
Just before erection of the steel
skeleton began, Mr.. Ward sent note
to each Of some $50 captains of in
dustfy and finance whose Offices are
in adjoining buildings. The note to
J. +. Morgan read as follows:
MAY we hope you will bear with
US as patiently as possible during the
unavoidable noisy weeks that lie just
aheed. -. Our builder is pressing
the work at top speed. His schedule
and the present season Of closed win
do#s will at least minimize your dis
comfort"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17
GlZE

1t is unjust to a
man-and very try
ing-who has once
set a good example
to expect him to al
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

Particular
Johnny O'Connor. who knows his
Broadway better, probably. than any
other man, tells the story Of the eff
forts Of vaudeville agent to sign
up the contestants In the recent six-day
bicycle race held at Madison Square
Garden. He thought that the winning
team would appreciate the extra
money to be gained from short tour
In vaudeville. But the winners re-
fused the offer when they learned
that they would have to play four
sheSs>a day and i've on Saturdays
and Sundays. This reminded 0'Con-
nor of the vaudeville engagement I'M
dertaken BY Doc Cook after he
discovered" the North pole. Cook.
says O'Connor. walked of. the bill at
McVicker's theater in Chicago, COM
planning that his dressing room was
too cold.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
nL.ANN COME. EASY GO"

some men "maNe"--nol neCes- sarily carn--moucy so easily that they haze no conception Of its value. We feel inclined 10 place Walter CUeath NalIcy) Scott in this category,
 As almost everyone accustomed to reading about big figures behind dollar signs knows, the eccentric prospector owns some sort of bonanza in. at. or near Death Valley; and that near Tonapah. Nevada, he is building a &2.50o.ooO nome in tho dcScrt.'
 X plunGer all his life. "Scotty' likewise plunged on the stock market, In other words, he dropped $G,o00 00J-a)l he had
 Now he is going back 10 work and if his bonanza is atj)l working he doubtless will produce another fortune in due time.
 Whether he will again fool with the stock market is another question. Sorno people learn by experience and others don't.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
TIL, GARMENT STRIKE.

The garment strike in New York appears to be a different sort of walk-out than those ono usually meets with. one of the objects, it appears, is the elimination Of so- called sweat shops" winch means the allocating O. work on clothes to be done at home. The strike is peculiar lnasruch as q soodIy per centage of the employers who are affected do not operate so-callcd sweat shops" and are opposed to them as offering unfair competi- ton. Thus when the 5.9Ug garmenI workers walked out a large num- ber Of employers, while rcgrettins the inconvenience ot cessation of worI, At the beginning of the spring season. hoped at least that the "Swcat shops would bo clininat- cd which would he 10 their adNan- tu.r aS well a@ 10 the advantage Of the strikers. Questions of wages and hours naturally are involved in the strlc bat these are much easier to a2rco upon than tho 'awoa' shop c>u."
 Tor decades ,.'e pub'Jc has read  .boat ,h@ sweat shop system and nnor+ to eliminate il have been made in the past as well as ill the present. Probably in no other indus try could sr,lh a system develop. as in ,uru4Iy no other industry can products he oas.ly carried to Lomea for .aorjcatioa there The evils arc uaIouh,cJ. Women and children iii t1~ bonus ale pHt 10 work upon th> garments. often under Lad and in sanitary coalitions, Employers who Lave modern shops and do not mahe uaa of inc sweat shop system natural ly 4ra @tron"i} opposed 10 other employers nho mGllzo tuo system and 4ua able Id have ,l,ir work done ruelvr Jouoprs arc t taclor in the sl'uaUoH these hetns aaid 10 demand garments at the cheapest rate, which naturally tends to keep  tho sweat shop system ahto.
 The drossmahln2 industry Iu New York i, 1 s@5a.qoo.ooa industry. It is too large to loso through prolonged 1dleucss II is significant that Gov noot Roosevelt called his meeting 0. 0Uoyrra and union hcl4s "at th~ suggestion Of all parties cou- rro.l" That probably myao~ au ,tr.@ .ai 70 th .trrka.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06

lie utilities. His advice vas that the people in the six New England states should be Watchful of devolop- mcnts. so that the germ of public ownership does not obtain a foot ing in the case of New England s lines.
 What this has to do with manu- featuring We do not know.
 If there are members of the T. c. C, who are inclined to he critical of prosont-day railroad man. agement the way to make them sat isfied with it is to provide such management as to please even the most pronounced '1ibcral'
 If there are members of the Sen ate who arc critical Of the preten- sions the propaganda and the fman- cial sct-ups of the public utility companics-including the power companjes-the way 10 get them satisfied is 10 have the utilities think more Of lower rates rather than of higher profits.
 We have no doubt that Mr. Hub bard is well satisfied with the Con- nccticut Public Utilities Commis- sion, and that he thinks very ill Of Professor Albert Levitt for what he has done to it.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
LINDSEY ID FIGHT
 . COLORADO ACTION
California Bar Considers Dis
 barInent Of Former Judge

Los .Ancalcs. Feb. (F}-The disci- binary committee Of the California State Bar association had under con- sidcration today tho question Of whether disbarment in Colorado Of former Judge Ben Lindsey of Den yer should result in revocation of his ccrtificatc of admission to the bar in this state,
 At the close Of d lengthy hearing last night at which Lindsey and his wife were present. the committee members announced they would take the facts and arguments presented under advisement, and mako their recommendation 10 the governors of tho state bar at a later date.
 Lindsey announced that he will appeal to the supreme court of Col orado for reinstatement in that state, basing his appeal on argu- mcnts presented last night, but which were not presented when he was fighting disarmament in Col oraGo,
 Counsel for former Judge Lindsey told the committee that last Sep tembcr the supreme court of Col orado decided against Lindsey in the contest of his last election to the juvenile bench. and ordered him to pay the salary he had received to the widow of his successful op- ponnnt.
 Therefore it was argued, he was not a judge at the time he accepted a s47.500 fee for his services in the settlement of an estate. The dis barment charges in Colorado were based on Lindsey's acceptance Of the fec.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
WHAT Is UTILITY RIGI LAYTON ,

X neat question Of state policy is brought to light as q result Of the disagreement Of Governor Roosevelt Of New York and Chairman William Prcndcrgast of the states Public Service Commission
 1lr. Prondcrgast. in hjs latter Of resignation, declared it as his belief that the commission should act largely as a judicial body. while the governor believes the commission should be active in protecting the consumer to the limit of the law.
 Certainly the governor is right when one recalls that the original reason for tho appointment O. such commissions included the promise that the public would be well pro- tcctod against utility cxtortion Merely posing as a Judicial body amounts to little.
 Practically all rate cases before the commissions involve valuation Of properties. Sometimes there are two sets of valuation figures: some times three. A writer in the New York World aptly illustrates how the thing works:
 Tn Albany a few years ago the United Traction Company applied to the Public Service Commission for the right to increase fares from to 10 cents, The city hired an expert 10 value the property, and the com mission also appraised if. Both valuations were lower by millions than the amount found by the com pany itself. Finally there was a com promise in the appraisals but the I0-cent fare was allowed. A few months later the property was sold to New York City interests for many millions Ioss than the amount placed upon ii by the city.
 In this case no doubt. the New York commission acted as a judi cial body" but the increased fare was allowed and later the company sold it's property for much less than all tbrap 1rn,.aiSals'
 The New York Telephone increase case which has caused Governor Roosevelt 10 order the stat, commis- sion 10 set rates of it's own. hinges solely on valuation and a reasonable return thereon. The figures of eN- pcrts differ Widcly-depcndine upon who employs them Is the state commission merely to act as q judi cal body and accept the increase al- lowed by the federal court, or is 1t to have a hand in fixing the rates as commissions are supposed to do?
 What effect would the Inslvrstato Commerce Commission have with the railroads if it only runctioned as Judicial body" and did not in fact fix the rates
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
THE HIGH SCHOOL NRA\GLL

As we sec il, there is nothing to do about the addition to the senior nigh school except to complete it and arrange all the finances ac- cordingly. The mayor has spoken his mind about granting an extra ap- propriation to meet the finances of the Board Of Education, and as he apparently doesn't like the board or general principles there was no doubt what he meant when he queS- toned members who appeared be- fore the Board of Finance ani Tax alton. But that over anu on file, what else is there to do except sup ply the money to improve the school system as is found necessary 7
 The milk in the cocoanut lies in the action O. the school board in going forward with the high school structure vitout a sufficient appro- priation. But the explanation that the mayors action at the time, which caused delay that resulted in a refusal Of the firm Of Geno- Hcse < Rich to take the contract at sG94,8S0, seems sound. New bids had to be called because of this de lay, which brought the contract to the Hayes Construction Company at q considerable higher figure than the original Genovese X, Rich bid. Had the mayor not caused the delay II is contended by the school board. the city would have been saved the difference in cost. This matter re- ccived considerable publicity al th' time.
 The spirit Of augmentation that has accompanied the building Of the high school cannot meet with the approval of most citizens. Granted that everything has not been done in an ideal manner, due perhaps to the influences of politics as well as any other factor, the fact remains that citizens are glad the addition to the high school is a reality.
 The way to get things done is to do them. The high school addition is completed and further discussion is an iucubas, If the Board of Elu- cation does not get the needed extra mo1ey for the building it will owe the money and 1t will have to he paia anyhow. T. is best ! raise the extra money now anu nave that much less to pay for-vith interest later. Argument and personalities no longer help.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
THE SHOOTING IN MEXICO

The cracll-braincd political dupe who wounded President Ortiz Rubio, his wife and several others told authorities later that he did 1t be- cIuee he thought the country would be better off without Eubio as pres idcnt. The plan according to one re- port by the police, was to kill th" entire cabinet and seize the govern ncIt.
 This would merely have resulted in another set Of government off cials for another set of politicians to shoot at Once permit rule 10 be de- termincd by gun shots and no mat ter what officials arc in power" there would always be some dis
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
\ DEL tN ARE REEERINDIM

Pierre s. du Pont of Delaware iS man of action. Tired of discussion as to whether citizens of Delaware favor or oppose the state prohibition enforcement act, he has taken steps to find out. He has mailed Ques- tionnairc to every adult in Delaware so that every voter in the state will be given the opportunity 10 vote ''yes'' or mo- on the subject. A stamped and addressed return en- velope no doubt is part of the refer endum,
 No political party would think of such q rolorcndum; it is far too simple and inexpensive for political use. Yet there is less chance for fraud and corruption in it than in any Of the regular referendums Every quostionnaire goes to a voter. each is numbered and only one vote VIII Noi'iC 't tolil toCH ptl SolI. ! ne Quostionnaires will be marked in the privacy of the homes instead of the privacy of the polling booths. and Uncle sans mail carriers will return them with a precision that the usual election machinery cannot surpass.
 The expense, in postage alone vii, be s4,4S0. Assuming that clerical ex- pcnsc would equal that, the entire expense will be sS9Go. Most state wide, elections, even in Delaware with only three counties, cost more than that.
 As q method Of learning the exact sentiment of a state on prohibition the system is perfect. The voters answering such qucstionnaires will not have their minds befuddled by political parties and political en- blema. They will be put 10 no incon- Nenionce of taking the time and trouble of making q trip to the polls. Instead of only 50 or 60 per cent Of them voting. it is likely that every person in the state will return the Quesuomaire properly marked.
 The du Pont plan of mail refer endum could be adopted in any state as means or asCertaining pub lie sentiment, on prohibition or on any other public issue. Politicians are continually claiming public sentiment on a question is this way and that. none of them really know ing anything definite about it.
 If the state of Connecticut for in stance. really were intert ted in asccrtainins public sentiment on an important public question all that would be necessary would be for the Legislature to appropriate enough money for q mail referendum. Then the legislators would really know enough 10 pass a law in conformity wit h actual public sentiment
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
gruntlcd politicians willing to shoot

gruntlcd politicians willing to shoot at them.
 Happily the would-be assassin failed Of his purpose and Portes Gil, in charge of things while President Rubio is recovering, has sounded the tocsin that all politicians in- vo1vcd in the attempt to create chaos and ruin will be punished severely. They will receive no sym pathy.
 Mexico has emerged from the most bitter political struggle that has come to any modern state save China. From the time that Porfirio Diaz resigned in 1911 until the pres cnt there has been one revolt after another; vet steady steps toward final stability in government have been evident. The last revolt, that of last year, was suppressed by Gales in short order. Further proof that the era Of bloodshcd is growing un- popular IS indicated by the fact that the deed of yesterday has met with universal condemnation throughout tho greater part or the republic. The people are getting tired Of gunplay.
 There remains no doubt that Mexico will be able to handle it's political eunmcn. Political partisans who cannot win elections will have less and less of an opportunity to gain through assassination.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
FAIR MONia\HDOD

The main difference between the appearance O. the average woman and the 1rcragc man is that woman is pretty and man is just so-ao. There are handsome" young men. of cours-. but few go so fur a. to
 all them "prc.t>." Tho avcrag- man. cy,n tl down Ia b5s heart ho thinks veil Of his looks. would no. appreciate being called 'proN;' he probably would rezard -uch t deaD-- nation as "ctfomjra'r.
 one oG inc rceolts O. tHe par~oo- .H,y qu5suouna1o ali the '. w. ,'. A, it appears. Was that vomru ta,c personal appearance very ht=0' Ir; 70 per cent rated ], ars, in what a woman ought 70 be dNr To tbos@ vho haze lived long a.oo2b 10 nosscss q fair bjrd-s-c>e view O. human nature, tms raaH .s not surpr,sinE.
 To prove the .o=.- Of Ja1- a>J. Inc ucn. What docs inc o<cy44- um sa1 to his friends when ho meets d u~w gal JI party Well b~m2 On" or the manly creatures We can testi- lg that he says somctln2 aoont uo stunning looks" about her "Na1l. some features, ,.'--"heh includes scout everything. And inc most -adsfying compliment an e~yort to a damscl can hear is the remark tha: he is going with 'somothjng ot il lookcr." or that ho "wasn't blind when he looked around"
 Women would bo blind 1T 'heS v4rc not aware 0. such methods o' appraisal They may not dress to please mcu. uor use tte nompac:s and the powders one --os JjspIate'! in stores merely 10 please the u2IH zcx-~at least not in theory, EU' it. practice. rot theory, that No iap- pen 10 be discuszin@.
 That other part of the o5astjon- rare. which related to women sajI- tas along on an unchartcd sea haV- ing no definite goal in mind, is something different entirely. In fact. it's such deep thought that it is worth another editorial, if We ever
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
DOCTORS LEAVE 0N
 ROMEWARD JAUN7
Five Surgeons Complete Tour Of
 Eleven Countries

Caracas, Venezuela. Feb. 6 (Pl- Turning the noses of their planes northWard. five flying surgeons from the United States today hca l. cd homeWard after demonstrating new methods of practice and proc dure to physicians in ! Central and South American countries. The fN- ing clinic is due at BarrHnuuilln. Colombia, for the first overnight stop on the trip to Havana.
 The surgeons conductin" the first acro-mcdic1l expedition to visit Latin-AmcricaN nations were hou- orcd here last night by rcprcscnt3- tlvcs of the Venezuelan government. Dr. William Sharpe, nerve and braln specialist. led the program with J plea for coordination Of study ami effort between practitioners of tho Americas.
 Dr. Charles H. Gratz, New York; Dr. Fred II. Albce, New York; Dr. George ". Hawley. Bridgepo.5. Conn.,. and Dr. Arnold II. KeGr, Chicago; other members of the clinic joined in the discussion.