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New Britain herald., 1930-12-24
Negro Killed in Fight
 Around Miners Truck

Madisonville, Ky, Dec. A CPf-An attack on a truckload of miners go- ing to the Trio Coal Companys mine today resulted in Negro miner being killed and another wounded.
 A group of men concealed Tn bushes fired on truck in which miners were being taken to work Robert Springfield. IT, was killed and Roger Samuels, 20, was ln- jured.
 The mine is one of those operat- ing under federal injunction against violence to employees and property during the extensive labor trouble Tn western Kentucky. About 200 men have been working there.
 Sheriff Charles E. Barnett and deputies got bloodhounds in an et- fort to trail the assailants.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-24
CRIME BAN|SHED
 FROM FIRST PAGE
Boston Traveller Keeps Cheery
 Stories Before People

Boston, Dec. A (UP)-Pursuing a policy instituted seven years ago, The Boston Travellers day-before- Christmas issue appeared today with a crimeless front page.
 Even the story of d s200,0O0 early morning fire, which ordinarily would have been given page-one display, was relegated to an inside page to make way for Yuletide fea- lures.
 Cherry Christmas Crowds Fill City" was the Head" headline. Christmas stories from Bethlehem and Washington also were featured.
 Other front-page headlines in cluded: Storm Brings Boston White Christmas Day. "City of Boston to Celebrate This Evening" State Employees, Wards at Parties" "Yuletide Cheer Fills Hospitals" "Beacon Hill Carolers to Sing To- night" and Christmas Mail Flood Aids 2500."
 The only front page picture show ed several children grouped around Christmas tree at the North Shore babies hospital.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-24

s. Attorney John Buckley, Judge Larkin and Judge McGrath of Wa terbury, Attorney William F. Healy of Derby, State Treasurer-Elec Roy C. Wilcox of Meriden and Senator Frederick C. Wolcott.
 Attorney Danaher stated that he would not go to Washington to at tend any hearings but felt that his correspondence with Senators Bing- ham, Waicott and Norris was suffi- cient to explain 10 them h's opinions and that if the fact were to be brought before the committee. Washington had sufficient informa- tion on which to proceed.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-24
Five Billion Dollar Construction Program During Winter Planned
 By Country to Help Unemployed

sand on slippery streets. Utah's of ficial commission has created part time jobs for 4,000. Montana has a limited amount of unemployment and is handling it through regular agencies. Colorado has a commit work for the idle and New Mexico and Wyoming are projecting new construction.
 Builds Highways
 Oregon has started emergency highway construction to give work to resident heads of families and in California construction by public utilities is reported a steadying in tuence.
 The public utilities company an- nounced all their employees will be retained throughout 1881 by sys. tenn of rotation. Los Angeles coun- ty is employing 1000 jobless on firebreaks and soc extras in park cleaning Another 800 extras are at work on aqueduct and plant main- tenance fer the bureau of waters.
 Some southern states, notably West Virginia and Mississippi, plan to seek relief through legislation n January. Virginia is listing her job less individuals and Alabama and her municipalities are pushing pub lie work. South Carolina is concen- trating on highways and furnishing direct relief. North Carolina has . state commission in the process Of organization.
 Fruit Ban Lifted
 Florida found increased employ ment through the lifting of the fruit fly ban on its citrus fruits. Georgia Is pushing public work and feeding it's idle at 2 cent soup kitchens. Louisiana Is building l new state capitol and pushing high ways ahead of schedule. New mills are going up in Tennessee to aug ment municipal appropriations.
 Kentucky, too, is speeding public work and depending upon charity benefits for relief.
 Arkansas has state committee organizing county committees for relief
 Texas and Colorado share the benefits of new rails. Work costing nearly s3,000, ,OOO on a line between Fort Worth and Denver, Childre,.. and Pampa, will start before the first of the year. Two other lines, Shamrock to south of Vernon and Amarillo to Las Animas, costing s5,000.000 each, will be started soon after the first.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-24
Trade Commission to
 Resume Next January

Washington, Dec. A UP)-The federal trade commission inquiry into the organization and capitaliza- tion of public utilities will be re- sumed early in January, the com mission announced today.
 Accountants are now at work compiling evidence from the records of several groups of utility compan- ies, whose names the commission refused to reveal.
 Other federal investigations at present under way by the commits sion include a study of the chain store problem, and hearings on cot ton seed prices. by which the com mission seeks to learn whether large cotton seed mills are violating the Clayton antitrust act.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-24
Policeman Compelled
 To Arrest His Own Son

Washington, Dee 4 UP)- Police Sergeant Charles MulIcn, called out on shooting charge last night, found that he had 10 arrest his own son, who had shot and kill ed q friend in what those present at the time said was an accident.
 'I guess we'll have 10 hold him" said Sergeant Mullen after question: ing his son and witnesses. There were tears iii tho officers eyes.
 Those present al the apartment house card party whore George R. Hale, 25. vas killed said Charles L. Mullen, =, had jestngly produced the revolver during a friendly argu- ment over a point at cards. The weapon Was discharged during the scuftIc that followed.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-24

corporation with the secretary or state. The trio are alleged 10 have sworn falsely that they paid in the necessary $55.o00 in cash with which they were to be gin business.
 Ii is mp to stockholders O. the two corporations 10 take rcceiyorship ac- tion or 10 seek other remedies for the difficulties Of these two com panies, the attorney general advised the bank commissioner.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-24
Merry Christmas Fete
 Held at Day Nursery

Gifts were distributed to more than leo children at d Christmas party held at the Day Nursery, 91 Winter street yesterday afternoon. The mothers Of many children were present, Toys were presented to the youngsters and refreshments were served to all in the gathering The luncheon was served by Mrs. Ken- meth Searle, Mrs, Howard J. Bruem- mer, Mrs. stanton F, Ashley, Mrs. Duncan Shaw and Mrs. Robert Car
New Britain herald., 1930-12-24
MOTHER FOUND GUILTY

Chester, Pa, Dec. 24 uP)-Mrs. Ida Twaddell. S7 year old mother of four children, has been found guilty by coroner's jury Of com plicity in the death Of two of them the night Of December ,.
 Mrs. Twaddell, who already has been ordered held without bail for court, has been quoted as saying at the time of the alleged crime that she drowned the children because they faced a cheerless Christmas as her 62 year old husband. Lafayette. vas about to lose his position.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-24
Judge Frees Man Who
 Rrayed River in Canoe

Detroit, Dec. A (CP)-lhe dar- ing of Jack Campbell, g, in at tempting to cross the ice-streWn Detroit river in a. beer-laden canoe to get funds to provide his children with Christmas presents won him the privilege of spending the holl- days with his family.
 U. S. Commissioner J. Stanley Hurd gave Campbell his liberty yes terday afternoon after Frank X. Norris, assistant district attorney, eH planed what prompted Campbell 10 brave the ice foes in a frail craft.
 Customs border patrolmen arrest ed Campbell in mid-stream Thurs day night when they found l5 cases of Canadian beer in his canoe.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-24
Labor Disturbances in
 Berlin Are Repressed

Berlin, Dec. A (UP)-Labor dis noon today in the working class district.
 Crowds of unemployed, said to be led by communists, clashed with po- lice. who used their truncheons freely.
 We are hungry" the crowds shouted, Down with the govern ment."
 The entire police force was on duty to prevent communist demon- strations against religion on Christ mas eve.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-24
AERIAL SANTA PLANS TRIP

Rockland, Me, Dec. A UP) - An aerial Santa Claus whose rein- deer have wings will carry Yule- tide cheer to the keepers of more than 80 lighthouses along the Maine coast tomorrow.
 Captain William H. Wincapaw, local aviator, will soar up and down the coast, dropping d Christmas bundle at each lighthouse.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-24
NET INCOME DROPS

Boston, Dec. 24 (UP)--Eastera Massachusetts Street Railway conl- pany today reported November net income, after all charges. of S206 against sS6,077 for the correspond ing month of 1929.
 For the T months ended Novem- Der 80 net income was s415,03o against s870,24O for the correspond ing period last year.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-24
1881 Officers Elected
 By IndianOIa Council

Mrs. Sadie Olson was elected prophecies of Indianola council. Daughters of Pocahontas, at the an- nual meeting held last night in Red Mems hall. The other officers elect cd were; Pocahontas, Mary Taylor; Powatan, Arthur Taylor: keeper of records. Bessie Lyman; keeper of Wampum. Mrs. Fred Sunburn: col lector of wampum, Mrs. E. D. Thrasher.
 The officers will be installed on the evening of January 13 by the district deputy, Mrs. Mckeen. of Hartford and staff.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-24
DANAHER PROTESTS
 H|NCKS SELECTION
Lawyer Says Bingham Did Not
 Pick Nominee

Meriden. Dec. g LPl-Attorney C. J .Danaher, whose correspond cucc with Senators Bingham and Norris relative to the appointment of Warroll C. Hincks Of Waterbury as a United States judge for Connecti- cut has just been announced in the public press, stated today: My quarrel is not with MT. Hincks, whom I consider a fine man, but the system of appointment. At tornoy Hincks was not the senator's candidate but some one else's.
 AS father of the outstanding candidate for the position 1 am nec- essarily forced 10 confne my re- marks. If it was anyone other than my son who had been considered for the judgcship I would feel free to talk and tell much that I must now leave unsaid.
 Says Committee Democratic
 "A committee of the Connecticut Bar association, which had no power 10 so act, recommended Mir. Hincks without holding hearing and re- ceived. so far as I know. absolutely no information regarding the quail fcdtlons of either candidate. This committee, mind you, was pre- dominately democratic Attorney Hincks was not Bingham's choice, but some one elses. and Senator Bine- ham well knows who that some one else is.
 1T cannot see why republican senator during q republican admin lstration should accept as final the recommendation of such q commit tee without q searching investiga- ton.
 Comparison Of the list of spon- sors of both men would show much"
 As stated in his telegram to Sen ator Norris, chairman of the sen atc's judiciary committee. which will report on the presidents rec ommendation of Mir. Hincks, Attor- noY Danaher intimated that the man named has strong backing Of pub lie utilities counsel.
 Backed By Many NotabIes
 IL is understood that John A. Danahcr's sponsors for the judge ship include Attorney General Elect Warren B. Burrows. whose retire. ment from the federal judgeship made vacant the office now contest cd, former Governor Marcus Hol- comb. Attorney Charles Wells Goss Of Hartford, Attorney George B. Case Of New York, Attorney Charles W. Fay Of New York, President Hutchins of Chicago university, |.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-24
Argentine Town Hit
 By Severe EarthQuake

Sofia, Argentina, Dec. A IP-The town of La Poma was reported de- stroyed by an earthquake early to day. The authorities here organized a relief expedition which left this morning. The quake was felt strong ly in Salta and there was some panic among the inhabitants.
 La Pon1a is a small town in the Andes only a short distance from Salta, This city Is the capital of the state of Salta in northwestern Ar gentina. The report from La Pomh said many of the inhabitants had been killed.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-24

San Antonio De Los Cobres. Ar gentina, Dec. z4 P-An earthquake shock lasting eight seconds was felt here early today. It caused some ported.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-05-16
Trees Given Odd Shape
bv Wandering Indian

In ancient days when wandering
tribes of Indians made their way
from Indiana north to the hunting
grounds of Michigan it was their
habit, when forming new trails, t0
bend and tie the twigs along the
line of march in such manner that
as they grew they retained the shape
into which they were trained by the
savages. There are many Of these
trail markers in western Michigan
marking the trails of the Pottawat0-
mics and other tribes that migrated
back and forth before the day of the
white man. They still live and are
mighty oaks and naples. Despite
their crook there is usually a good
sawlog in the straight part above
the bend. But they are treasured as
historic monuments, reminders of
the trail blazers who did not have
axes or did not care to mutilate the
tree by cutting.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-05-16
CBy MARCUS A. Dow.)

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A'e "u'Aels nu -
.ooi once asAeu 'iia' Iues'lon,
1iiiS one anu answer 1t SVu'S
The scene Is Fifth avenue IN httle
old New York. superb, Majestic, H.
spring" some poet called TINS ex-
pensive lane which runs Tor rev
miles up and down Manhattan. AS an
inspiration It's Hat tire to me, put as
hustlin' transportin' highway IT'S
WOW. Traffic in this lane durln' BUSY
hours runs in three lines each way.
was standin' on the west side OF
the well known avenue watchin autos
roll by about four O'Clock In the AFTER
noon. A supplemented lookin' egg
wearin' silly grin all over MS race
decides he wants to come across the
street right there in the middle OF the
block. He looks, sees car comm
toward him next to the curb. lie
starts across in front OF 1t, gets clear,
but runs in front flivver and to es-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-05-16
Brakes Are Subjected
to Most Terrific Heat

Due to the excessive heats devel-
oped in bringing an automobile to
stop; brake Innings have to be of such
composition that they will not break
down or burn up under these high
temperatures.
When a vehicle weighing 5000
pounds is brought to stop from
speed of fifty miles per hour in ap-
proximately four seconds, as 1t is
quite possible to do with the present
four-wheel brakes, there is about
100000 foot pounds of kinetic energy
to be converted into heat that has to
be absorbed, or dissipated, through
the brake lining and brake drums.
The average brake drum wearing
surface on cars of such weight is only
about three hundred square inches.
If many quick stops like this are made
in a short time, it can readily be seen
that this surface cannot possibly dis
sipate such an enormous amount of
heat and as a result the brake drums
would soon be red-hot. Many times,
when driving in heavy traffic or in
billy country, the brake drums are
often at temperature of 300 degrees
Fahrenheit for considerable periods
of time.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-05-16
Small Villages Tire of
Through Traffic Scheme

The danger of picking out the main
street of town and arbitrarily max
ing it a through street. as pointed out
in recent studies made by the Nation
al Safety council has recently been
emphasized in several Illinois towns.
Petitions have been received by the
state highway commission, at Spring
field, from representatives of small
towns and villages asking that state
roads, around which many of them
have been built, be re-routed so that
the constant stream of traffic may be
diverted from their centers.
According to the representatives 1t
was once thought advantageous to
bring as much traffic into the main
street as possible, for transient trade
meant increased business.
The flow of cars, however, has be-
come so great and the speed at which
they travel so rapid that few stop
at all. The increased volume has
reached a stage where It endangers
the lives of the inhabitants
Even large cities are now finding
that the most successful system
stunts nonstop traffic around the
business district to avoid congestion
in the downtown centers.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-05-16
CHAPTER II
The Lady Promises

Again and again Ernestine resolved
to tell mamma all about Will, but
again and again her condolences fall
tered before mammals bright energy,
before mammals staccato bossiness. It
was really her first secret from her
family, and she did not feel right
about it. OF course she was old
enough to have friend If she wanted
one. friend of her own choosing but
Lillian's attitude that she was having
an affair."" romance on the side,
purely for the thrill of it, dismayed
her. Yet she couldn't tell mamma,
and an incident occurred which sealed
her silence.
She had called viii on the telephone
the next morning after her encounter
with him on the street, and that had
been the beginning of an absorbing
intimacy. He worked in the afternoon
and at night six days week. He had
nothing better to do with his fore
moons and his luncheon hour than
share them with Ernestine. But the
very time of these engagements made
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Ernestine safe from curiosity. It was
a time of day exclusively the property
of women in mammals world. 1t
would never have occurred to mamma
that a love affair could have pro-
ceeded during a succession Of fore
moons.
And a love affair was what it rap
idly became. Ernestine could not pro-
long the time with viii enough to suit
her, and his eagerness soon matched,
then outrode, her own. His enthus-
iasm, his energy were compelling, and
Ernestine felt the rousing and stir
ring of her own personality in touch
with his. Within week she was des-
perately in love. She had no room for
any thought and feeling but those
which concerned Will Todd. Present
ly she realized that the termination
of their friendship would be a true
catastrophe, and with this realization
she began to practice secrecy with
skill and determination.
One blowy, gusty Sunday morning
in December she had escaped church
and met him and talked, hand in hand,
as they always talked, quickly,
starvedly.
Eventually little silence fell be-
tween them, and in its magic, without
speaking a word, they turned and
kissed each other, and smiled little
dimly and leaned together. The touch
Of lips, and then the pressure of cheek
to cheek was magic. His arms slipped
about her, and for long, long time
they sat in swing Of joy.
There was no word spoken, no prom
Use, but Ernestine knew now that she
must tell mamma. The family was
home from church when she reached
the house, sitting in the big living
room, all of them engrossed in gossip.
Mamma looked at Ernestine sharply.
"Why didn't you come to churchY
81 went for a walk" evaded Ernes-
tine, and her face famed with color,
for they all looked at her, and she felt
that Wills love-making was visible
upon her. Mamma said no more, how
ever, and Lillian turned to her with
the news.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-05-16

Humor can be found even in park
ing difficulties. A Brooklyn motor
list had circled two blocks in an eff
fort to find a place to park the other
night. He was taking his family TO
a neighborhood motion picture show
and already was ten minutes late
for the feature picture. Finally he
sighted an ideal space near the the
alter. Speeding up ahead of other
motorists he stopped and started to
back into the space.
"You can't pawk heah, mistah."
volunteered fat negro boy from the
curb.
ignoring the negro boy. the motor
list completed backing his car into
the space, then looked out and an
grily demanded:
"What's the matter with you? What
do you mean, can't park here?"
"Nothin', mistah. nothin' at ALL"
replied the lad with a frightened look
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romantic love. She wanted adven-
ture, an inevitable great adventure.
Suddenly she stood trembling, her
heart beating with great strong
strokes. She was terrified with the
intensity of her feeling, with the vivid,
almost material picture of viii Todd's
violent personality before her. One
person, one in all the world, and never
anybody else. She wanted love, and
all her Weakening instincts warned her
that she had found 1t.
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Important Suggestion
on Prevention of Wear

Spatterings of oil found on the ga
rage floor or on the pavement where
the car has been parked usually indi-
cate loose oil line connections or loose
erankcase bolts. After adjustments
are made, the oil filter should be serv-
iced if it has been used 10000 miles.
Attention to these important items
means oil economy and prevention of
wear on the automobile engine.
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Message to Garcia"

At the time that Hubbard wrote a
foreword for an edition to 1.-THE Mes
sage to Garcia" he said that 100000
copies had been distributed and that
it had been translated into Russian,
German, Spanish, Turkish, Chinese.
japanese and Hindu.
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what it did for me SO they are taking u
too. will write to any woman if LYDIA
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
will help her as it did me. / feel like q
young woman nov ard thank you. -
MRs. II. G. HENRY, 2S6 Fuller Ayep 81
Paul, Minnesota.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-05-16

The homing pigeon traces ancestry
to three types: The Smerle, a Belgian
bird with strong homing instinct; the
English Dragon, famous for its
physique, and the Gauntlet, which can
fly for hours.
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when i went "
bed. / had faint
ing spells and pal
pitation. OF course
it was my age. l
read a Lydia D.
Pinkham booklet
end started tax
ing the Vegetable
Compound three
times q day. | am
now awall woman
Three of m y
neighbors know
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-05-16

Motorist Learned That Small Boy Was Correct

as he hastily walked away and re-
vealed a fire plug upon which he had
been sitting and which had been con-
cealed from the view of the driver
New York Sun.
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Antique, Alwsys in Demand

Antique shops have been known
from time immemorial. One has been
unearthed among the ruins of ancient
Pompeii.
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THE STORY

Renewing a childhood attach
ment, Ernestine Briceland, of
wealthy family, is attracted by
Will Todd, newspaper artist, son
of a carpenter. They lunch to-
gether and recall their school
days.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-05-16

The wise too jealous are; fools too
secure-Congreve.
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dition. And at other times when !
would get nervous, weak and run
down, the Favorite Prescription would
strengthen me and quiet my nerves.
think it is the greatest of all women's
onics."-Mrs. Amelia Wiles, 440 West
South St. Dealers. Fluid or tablets.
Write DR.. Picrce's Invalids Hotel,
Buffalo, N. Y, if you desire free medi-
cal advice.
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TIRED WHEN
SHE GOT UP
Strengthened by Lydia E.
Kinkham's Vegetable
Compound

St. Paul, Mimi used to be as
tired when | got up in the morning as
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Earl Howe, the famous auto racer,
with the novel -and-dust-screen
helmet, just before setting out on a
trial spin at Brooklands, England,
where the auto racing season is now
in full swing.