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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-21

~ Have Just Had q Delicious SWIM"
ly Hallett was one of those honest and
obstinate men who imperil undertake
ings very often by their suspicious of
what they do not fully understand 1t
would be very difficult to explain the
situation to him and prevent him from
disclosing that knowledge by an ac-
cusing face and a greater severity of
demeanor.
The Boss broke in on his reflections.
There was In his voice no longer the
sharp assurance of the commander.
Almost, Bettington thought, he de-
tected an air Of diffidence.
"You had the reputation Of being
one of the greatest surgeons of our
day. he began. Supreme skill al
ways commands my respect. had no
idea of your ability until l read. al
most a year back, an article in the
Lancet on the operation they call by
your name"
"One can't give up work of that sort
for ten years and get it back. Black
port. Maine, killed all that"
Bettington could see that the Boss
eyes were fastened on the painters
hands.
"Those long sensitive hands of yours
don't show me that you have lost your
skill. Some time when we are not so
tired, l want to have a long talk to
you about certain surgical matters.
may need your help"
Bettington was startled.
you'll need a higher aid than mine,
if it's anything serious
at is not major operation, but it
needs man with the skill you used to
demonstrate. l shan't need you yet.
This business must be accomplished
first. If you do what l want l will
give my word that shall forget all
your past life. You will be free"
you forget that you told everything
to those three men,"
''They may not be in a position to
bear witness against you. They are
outlaws, remember"
Bettington went to his room in no
calm frame of mind. The Boss had
evidently decreed wholesale death.
But for the moment the time was not
come for action. Not until a month
had gone by would Clements attempt
to extort his ransom.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-21
Efforts to ForetelI
Weather Date From 1854

FOrecasting the weather has long
been an interesting study. Organized
scientific effort to unfold its mys-
teries date back to 1854, when a corps
Of meteorological observers was ap-
pointed under the auspices of Grand
Duke Ferdinand II of Tuscany. One
Of the most interesting facts about
this pioneer enterprise is that the par
Elephants (mostly Jesuit priests, who
kept up weather observations on a
more or less uniform plan for IS years,
were not confined to Tuscany, nor
even to Italy. Unsuccessful efforts
were made to obtain observations from
Java, Labrador and Iceland. Instruc-
lions were drawn up in Latin for the
guidance of the observers, who were
well supplied with instruments of uni
form pattern. Lastly, the records for
this far-flung system of weather sta
tions down to the year 1892 were pub
lished in II quarto volumes, copies
of which are now among the rare
treasures of meteorological libraries.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-21
Drugs Excite
the Kidneys,
Drink Water
Take Salts at First Sign Of
Bladder Irritation or
Backache

The American men and women must
guard constantly against kidney
trouble because we often eat too much
rich food. Our blood is filed with
acids which the kidneys strive to
filter out; they weaken from over
work, become sluggish, the elimina-
tive tissues clog and the result Is kid
ney trouble, bladder weakness and
a general decline in health.
When your kidneys feel like Jumps
of lead; your back hurts or the urine
is cloudy, full of sediment, or you are
obliged to seek relief two or three
times during the night If you suffer
with sick headache, or dizzy, nervous
spells, acid stomach, or if you have
rheumatism when the weather is bad,
begin drinking lots of good water
and get from your pharmacist about
four ounces Of Jad Salts. Take n
tablespoonful in a glass of water be-
fore breakfast for few days and
your kidneys may then act fine.
This famous salts is made from the
acid of grapes and lemon juice, COM
bined with lithia, and has been used
for years to help flush and stimulate
clogged kidneys, to neutralize the
acids in the system so they no longer
are a source of irritation, thus often
relieving bladder disorders.
Jad Salts Is inexpensive, cannot in
jure, makes a delightful effervescent
Whitewater drink and belongs in every
home, because nobody can make a
mistake by having a good kidney
flushing any time.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-21
Snnh.sticntsd Roxhood

It may be the age in which we are
living that is responsible. You can't
tell. But in the light of observation
the sophistication of the nine-year-old
becomes an actually.
Witness the following:
A window display Of tire house.
Toy automobiles scooting around at
an amazing speed. Crowd composed
almost entirely of adults peering with
obvious amusement.
Two urchins approach from the
background. One of them elbows his
way to the front. The other is not so
successful.
"What is it?' yells the one from the
back.
Jaw, just a tire advertisement"
says the other with disgust.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-21

as South African railways and Sud
Afrlgannse Spoorweg. And so on. Ev-
cry official or semiofficial notice in
the union is printed in two languages
English and Afrikaans. Meanwhile
the Englishman grumbles about hav-
ing to pay extra taxes to meet the cost
of reprinting notices in Africans, and
the Dutchman wonders why the ex-
pense of using English as well as his
own language should be tolerated.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-21
Guard the Tongue

Give not thy tongue too great a
liberty, lest it take thee prisoner A
word unspoken is like the sword in
the scabbard, thine; If vented. thy
sword is in another's hand. If thou
desire to be held wise, be so wise az
to hold thy tongue.-Quarles.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-21
THE STORY

Floyd Unwin and Howard
Bettington take dinner with an
old college chum, Alfred Gibbons,
financial magnate. Irwin pro-
duces a written pledge taken by
the three at college to help each
other in adversely. explaining
that he needs financial assist
ance to educate his son Bob and
daughter Mary. Gibbons SCOTS
at the LEGALITY" OF the pledge,
but agrees to make a place for
the daughter in his organization.
Mary Unwin is stenographer to
a wealthy debauchee, Elgar Rad
way. Calling at Gibbons office.
as arranged. Mary is asked to
betray her employers secrets and
refuses. Railway plans an ocean
voyage TO recover from the ef-
fects Of dissipation. Mary is to
go as secretary, her brother to
accompany her. Bettington.
painting on the Maine coast, is
kidnapped, and taken aboard
vessel. His clothes are found by
Gibbs. a fugitive from justice,
who dons them and goes to Bet
tington's studio, and there falls
to his death. Bettington finds
he is aboard Railways yacht
Bettington is questioned by
man known as the Boss" He
is shown an account of Gibbs
death, the body being identified
as Bettington. The Boss" in
tends to hold Railway for ST.
100000 ransom.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-21
Canadian Forest.

The forest area of Canada is esti-
mated at 1,151,454 square miles. OF
this area, S65,SS0 square miles are pro-
ductive and accessible.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-21

When the system becomes clogged
with poisons as the result of chronic
constipation quick relief may be had
by taking Wright's Indian Vegetable
Pills. 372 Pearl ST., N. Y. Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-21

Progress in road building and extern
sion of railroad facilities are bringing
colonists into 100000 acres of new land
in Algeria. northern Africa, each year.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
HEALTHY CHILDREN
 WILL BE H0NORED
Prize Winners to Be Dinner
 Guests in Florida Town

Eustis. Fla. Feb. 2I tP-Thc healthicst girl in America and her home town today were hostesses to the nations healthiest boy.
 Down here in the heart Of Flor ida where the orange blossoms in the winter time and myriads Of tur- quoisc lakes lend beauty to the semi tropical setting, Harold Detalinc, of Chicago, arrives this afternoon to visit Miss Irene Shock. They were selected hcalthiest girl and boy re- ccntly at the National 1 HI club con- test in Chicago.
 This little city has Groomcl itself for the greatest celebration in it's his tory. There will be banquet for the health champions tonight, and the festivities will extend through to- morrow Coincident with the annual observance of Washington birth day. Miss Shock and Deatline will be guests of honor at the banquet, which will be attended by Governor Doyle r.. Carlton.
 There will be a band parade to- morrow and the governor will in troduco the health champions to home folks and 10 visitors. The day will close with a pyrotcchnic dis play on the shores of Lake l+ustis.
 Miss Shock. q striking brunette of Y. is q junior in the Eustis high school Dcatlinc is IS. He has finish cd his high school work and is work ing this year in an effort 10 obtain funds for attending college next year.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
FIREMEN BATTLE
 FIRE ON STEAMER
S2O,O0O Damage to Cargo of
 President Garfield

Jersey City. \. J.. Feb. 2l Pt- Fire which broke out in the hold of the Dollar Liner President Gar field, while discharging cargo here. was not expected to delay the schcd- uIed sailing of the ship for Boston today.
 The fire was discovered in an after hold yesterday where a quantity of rubber, silk, bamboo and other car go consigned to Boston was stored. The blaze was near 200 barrels of fuel oil.
 Bremen wearing gas masks llt- tied for three hours before the flames were eXtinguished Damage to the cargo was estimated at $20.OOO. The ship was undamaged, officials of the line said.
 Heavy smoke pouring from inc hatch drifted over the vcntilating shafts of the Holland vehicular tun- ncl, and officials in charge of the tube feared for a time that fumes drawn into the tunnel might ncces- sitate closing it to traffic.
 The President Garfield, which ar rived here from the Orient last Fri day, ran on a reef in the Bahamas a year ago soon after starting on a world cruise. The ship was floated without damage and continued her cruise.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
Merchants From New York City and Vicinity in Class Being Instructed in Technicalities of Man. ufacturing of Builders Hardware.

Today, a group Of IS hardware merchants from New York city and Vicinity arc completing a four-da course of instruction in the icchni- calltlcs of builders hardware at the T. X r. Corbin plant, under the di- rcction of men from the New York office Of the company. This is the second meeting of the kind, of men from the same section, Similar meet .lu@s have been conducted in Penn SNlvania and the Middle West. and the results have been so satisfactory 1o all conCo,..o d that such gather Ings have become definite feature O. the company's eu,. rqtional pro- gram.
 Inc participants of these meetings pay their own expense. The sessions begin at o'clock and continue un- )i! 6. with brief intcrmissons A reg uIar course Of procedure is followed.
 In the present instance. the first day was spent in a tour through the factory under the guidance Of men ianlIlar with production and the goods. The second day was devoted To study Of the line as shown in 1h@ catalogues, price books and samples selected for special mention. The last two days were spent in study of blue prints of buildings and the selection and scheduling of hard ware for the building planned.
 The results of the first meeting, held last year. were so satisfactory that several of the men then present returned this year.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
Defense Lawyers Face
 Jury Fixing CheckuD

New York, Feb. @l lP-Thc World says today that two defense attor- u'ys have been summoned 10 the office of United States Attorney Charles II. Futile for questioning concerning charges of jury fixing in the trial Of the Utah lead mail graud case.
 The trial which lasted seven weeks in federal court, ended in q disagreement when John Cruz, q cuban, who was juror No. 10. held out for - hours for verdict of not guilty.
 The World says that Mr. Tut,le has obtained aGida,its from Cruz and his wife that ha received $&1o as q bribc to hold out against con- Niclon.
 When taken before federal grand jury for questioning, ycstcr-
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21

history of the world" he added.
 As regards the undertaking by the Soviet to refrain from propaganda. Lord Birkenhead said the intensity of communist propaganda in India had increased in the last ? months.
 The inflamable torch is in India. ready to be lighted. The torch will be applied by those whose represent atives We are supposed to welcome at the Court Of St. James" declared Lord Birllenhead.
 Calls SOyictS Snakes
 Lord Newton compared the bol- sheNists 10 "unattractivc animals like boa -Constrictors and alligators, who accept food and show their gratitude by swallowing their heep- crs,' Lord Cushendun, former under secretary for foreign affairs. said Russia was q "wasp's nest"
 Lord Parmoor, lord president Of the council, in reply declared that thanks to the resumption of normal and friendly relations. the Soviet would eventually cooperate with the general life and outlook of Europe. Lord POnSOnbN, another member of the labor ministry, asked his oppon- Cnts not to get hNstcrical; not to use "cNcry Snippct put in the newspapers as q stick 10 beat the labor govern mcut With.'
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
CARGO 0F LIQUOR
 ADR|FT IN OCEAN
Captain Forced to Abandon
 Vessel as Crew Deserts

Now York, Feb. 2l UT)--A boat laden with S25.ooo in fine liquors is drifting in the Gulf stream off Cape ltattcras, the potential property Of th" first person 10 find if.
 Captain John Stevenson of the abandoned vessel, who arrived today on the liner E. k. Mallory, told how inc boat with a cargo "Worth it's weight in gold" came to be adrift
 Stevenson said he had been com mlSsloned by John Murphy ,& Co. to take boat load Of champagne and Whlskcy from Nassau to another is- land in the Bahamas. His crew con- sisted of two negroes.
 Tho engine stalled. The ship drift cd north. The negroes became panic stricken and transferred 10 the first boat that spoke to them. But Siever- "on tried 10 carry on alone. The Nal Tory picked him up yesterday.
 Its an awful thing to lose 8, car 20 like that" Stevenson said. i've never seen a better assortment of lquor."
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
Byrd Orders Kites in
 Radio Note to Maker

Boston. Feb. - U'PD Samuel Perkins of Dorchester, manufac- tnrer of Inan-carrying kites. last night received a radioeram from the expedition Of Rear Admiral Richard F.. Byrd, ordering a supply Of kites.
 The message read.
 "Plcasc ship to Wasninetou. ladio-anlcnna man-carrying kites similar to those supplied Byrd Antarctic expedition, particularly like those carried on south pole flight. Best wishes from Little America"
 Perkins expressed the belief that Byrd wanted inc kites 10 rc- place similar equipment abandon- cd in tho rush to avoid the clos ing in Of the polar ice pack,
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
Police Avert Riot as Ministers
 Debate Evolution In Philadelphia

Philadelphia Feb. 21 UP)-Only the timely intervention Of police last night prevented a possible riot among the audience that had gath cred in the First Baptist church 10 hear a debate on evolution.
 Dr. Jesse Holmes. a Quaker aul a member of the Swarthmore col lcGc faculty who recently advocated q new religion for the so-callcd m- toIlectuals. dchatcd with Rev. W. E. Riley, Minneapolis evangelist. Holmes was supporting evolution and attacking a literal iutcrpreta- tion Of h. Tible.
 In tho course Of the debate he said Christ actually taught that men should have no reverence for, their parents. Christ Holmes said. did not show much affection for hjs parents when, while he was address ing multitude. someone told him his father and mother were wait ing for him outside the city.
 A murmur of protest ran through the audience. Many persons rose
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
ENGLAND RECEIVES
 OLD BYRON SHRINE
Sportsman Presents Old New
 stead Abbey to Nation

London, Feb. q LP-Historic old NeWstead Abbey. famous as the an- cestral home of Lord Byron, has been purchased by Sir Julien Calm for presentation to the nation un- conditionally.
 The announcement was made to- cay, after Sir Julien sailed for Ar Sentina with the English cricket t"am He is a noted philanthropist and sportsman. By owning a half share in the stock exchange sweep ticket on Trigo. derby winner of last year, he won $3l0,O00.
 Newstcad is older even than the Byron family. The Abbey which will be secured for the English pco- pie for all time by Sir JuIicn's bcnc- faction. was T priory when the founder of inc line. Sir John Byron. entered into possession in l54o.
 The great poet was not born there. cut was taken to NcWstead by his mother at the age of ten years. Tt was a change from shabby Scotch fat to q palace" Lord Byron wrote.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
Japanese Steamship
 Grounds Near Alaska

Seattle. Wash, Feb. 2l P- Grounding Of the Japanese steam ship koshm Maru near Scotch Cap Light in Unimak Pass in the Aleu- tIan Islands. southwestern Alaska. WAS reported 10 the Washington Alaskan Military Cable office here last night by the signal corps opera tor al Squaw Ilarbor, which is about 900 miles from inc wreck.
 The message gave no details ov- cept that inc ship was leaking in two holds and in the rorepcak
 Tho koshun Naru is a steel Ncs- sol or 4.g7I gross tons.
 Officials of inc line here reported that the Koshun Maru was ordjna- rjly operated in the Japanese trade and doclared they were surprised that inc ship should be in Alaskan waters,
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21

from their seats and shook their fists at Holmes. One woman held her Bible aloft and shouted at the speaker:
 Salvation. that's what you need Evolution, Devilishncss, that's what you mean"
 Police who had bccn on duty out side the church entered and quiet cd the audience.
 In the debate Holmes made th- following statements:
 "Only morons hold the Bible Io be mfalible
 "Anti-evolutioulsts are modieyaIl} minded.
 "Mcmbors of evangelical sccls like the Baptists and M"rhodlsts sutfyl from intellectual atrophy.
 "Christians habluauy ,uisiutcr- pr"t the Bible to justify their iu- norant opinions or feelings"
 Holmes charged that I;tIry diI not try to rcfulo the theory ot evolution but ''mercly cracked jokes"
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
Former Pittsburgh Back
 Named Hobart's Coach

Geneva, x. Y.. Fcb 9l DP-Karl W. Bohren. former University Of Pittsburgh halCbach, has been ap- pointed director of athletics at Ho- bart college, it Was announced today by President Murray Bartlett. Boh- rcn will have place on inc faculty and will have teaching duties in ad- ditlon to his supervision of.athlctics President Bartlett said.
 Bohrcn, who was selected from d large number of candidates since the resignation of Vincent 'Dcak" Wclch last December l. comes to Hobart from Bcllefontc academy at Bcllefontc, Pa, where ho headed the physical training department for two years.
 For three years previous Bohron was coach at St. Nincent's college at Beatty, Pa. He is Sl yrars old and marred.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
PEERS PLAY RED
 REGIME IN RUSSIA
Labor Delegates Urge C0nserVa-
 lives Not to Be HystericaI

London. Feb, q (R-Wbilo inc spokesman for the labor government admonshed them not 10 get "hyster- lcaL conservative peers in the housa ot lords last night bitterly attacked the SoNletN government for alleged persecution of Christians in Russia and for spreading communist propa- Sanda abroad.
 The archbishop Of Canterbury Most Rev. Cosmo Gordon Lang. de- cIared he proposed to make a most exhaustive inquiry into the charges of religious persecution in Russia T have received much information which greatly increases both the gravity and the difficulty of the sub ject,' he said.
 To Raise Whole Matter
 The archbishop added he would raise the whole matter in parliament when the church investigation was complete.
 Lord Birllcnhcad. former secretary of state for India, had initiated the discussion. He asked what under standing the government had reached with Russia before the resumption Of diplomatic relations. The Soviet regime was the most unworthy and perhaps the most criminal in the
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
Mrs. Willebrandt Fined
 For Breaking Speed Law

NdsTI7WgTON F0O. ? ITTI- WT1
 Mabel Walker Willobrandt. former attorney general in charge Of pro- hibition prosecution was fined so in traffic court today on q charge or driving her automobile in "cNcess Of thirty miles an hour" near the downtown section last Friday night.
 Mrs. Willobrandt appeared in court and entered a plea of guilty.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
Hardware Dealers Co to School At Plan of P. & F. Corbin Co.,;
 IS Register In Present Course
Girl, 15, Claims 266
 Sailors as Sweetheart

New London, Feb. al UP)- She was just a sailors sweetheart -2G6 sailors sweetheart.
 This proud boast was hurled at police who held 15-ycar-old Cambridge, Mass. girl and her young girl friend here today.
 A dog cared notebook found in the girls possession contained the names and stations or ships Of 266 sailors and coast guardsmen.
 They are all my sweethearts." the girl told police.
 The girls probably will be re- turned to their parents.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
Conan Refuses Contract
 To Make Talkie Films

Chicago. Feb. 91 UP)-MakinE moving pictures in Hollywood, ey,n with sound, holds little attention for G"or@. Al Cohan, veteran Of the sta-o,
 rohau recently refused to sign 3 contract with United Artists, saying tl,at h" intended to remain with tha stage although he indicated that he might appear on the screen som2- time later
 Asked his opinion on the talkies, Cohan said they We're proving higa- ly popular entertainment"
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
Told of Previous Find

On December 2S the NorweGia re- ported 10 the Oslo newspaper Tidens TcGn that it had discovered new land between Endcrby and Coats Land and had taken possession of it in behalf of Norway The exact To- cation was not given, so that it is impossible to check the discovery against that announced today.
 The Norwegian discovery ship is on the other side of the South Pole from that where the Byrd cxpedi- ton has been working. It would appear that the newly discovered land lies in the northwestern sec ton of the Endcrby quadrant, ad- JoininG the Wddell quadrant.
 Captain Riiser-L Larsen and Captain Holm assisted in the rescue of sur NiNors Of the dirigiblc Italia dsas- ter north of Spitzbergcn in 1928. In May. 1926. Riiscr-Larsen was sec ond in command of the dirigible Norge on it's flight over the North lolc with Captain Roald Amund- sen, Lincoln Ellsworth and General Mobile.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21

l day Cruz asked for the services of a Spanish interpreter, saying he did not understand or speak English fiucntly.
 Cruz, his wife and Murray Wcch- Ter. federal court bailitf, who was in charge of the jury, are under sur vcillance Of United States marshals. the World says.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-21
Princess Ileana Shows
 Gay Spirits at Sailing

Bucharest, Rumania, Feb. 21 tPl -Princess Ileana appeared in gool spirits today as she boarded tre steamer Dayia with Queen Marie for q 4o day trip through Palestine and Egypt
 It was understood she was in- formed by her mother Of the neces- sity Of abandoning her bctrothul 10 Count Non HochberE. Iieana ap- pareutly accepted the situation and endeayored to suppress her feelins. chatting gaily with personages pres ent at her departure.