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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-04
Gods Held in Regard
by Japanese Gamblers

The one female deity Of the seven
Japanese gods of chance is Benten or
Benzai Ten. She is sometimes identi-
fed with Sarasvati, the goddess of
learning and eloquence and the wife
of Brahma, with the Goddess Of the
Beautiful Voice, or with Shinto
deity, Ukemochi no Kami. the pro-
tector Of food.
Another god of wealth is Bishamon
Ten or Tamon Ten. He is often seen
in military garb, with helmet, cuirass
and a long spear in his left hand. In
his right he carries a pagoda. Bisha-
mon is often pictured as making love
to the goddess Benten. In Buddhism,
Bishamon is identified with one of the
four kings of heaven who guard the
sides Of the mountain Sumeru, the
axis Of the universe. He is also
identified with Kubera, the Brahmanic
god of wealth, who was converted by
Buddha.
The remaining two Of the seven
gods are adoptions from China, Of
Taoist origin. Jurojin is bearded and
wears black cap. Fukurokuju is an
old man with a very high forehead.
Each is said to represent the founder
Of the Taoist doctrine, Laotse. They
are symbols of longevity and are as
ISOLATED with the tortoise. crane and
deer.-New York Times Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-04

as gray and black or white and black.
Flame red is particularly striking used
so, while, dusty tones of pink give
restful effect with gray. The photo
graphic prints. particularly those pat
terms which simulate the blurred eff
fects of charcoal sketches or the fine
lines of copper etchiEgs, are also at
tractive for the coming spring.
The new prints cover such wide
range of ideas one is intrigued with
their versatility. In the upper picture
are two striking print costumes, each
of which has character entirely its
own.
The seated figure is wearing frock
such as the up-to-date college girl
would be apt to choose. This modern
young woman is attired in Striking
gown of bemberg crepe which empha-
sizes tiny geometrics in vivid yellow
and bright orange against dark
background. Youthful collars and
cuffs of orange linen. flared skirt and
dainty peplum are outstanding style
features.
For the fashioning of the dressy
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-04

Butt shooting is an old English term
which means the same thing as target
shooting. In the olden days the shoot
ing grounds were equipped with banks
Of dirt, covered with sod, which
formed the so-called butt. Over this
sod was usually placed piece Of pa
per to act as a target, and the term
"butt shooting" was used to distin-
guish it from rovers. Rowing consists
in shooting at various targets placed
in fields at varying distances. The
archers shoot from one to another,
which helps develop their judgment
of distances, and did In the olden days
mean quite lot to the yeomen.
whose business was shooting the bow
and arrow, and on days when they
were not fighting they were In the
fields practicing rowing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-04
Windsor Chair in History

Should you have a Windsor chair,
writes Catherine Shellabarger in the
Brooklyn Eagle magazine. remember
it was brought into vogue by King
George I Of England. King George,
talking to one Of his farmer subjects,
admired the humble seat on which he
sat, the back of which was made of
slender spindles. He thought so much
Of the chair that he ordered a set
made for his palace at Windsor and
so established the popularity Of the
Windsor chair.
Among famous Americans who were
partial to Windsor chairs was Thomas
Jefferson. On this chair, with wide
arms that served as writing desk,
and which also had a double seat, he
wrote the first draft Of the Declaration
Of Independence.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-04

with the (smuggled) lace shawl his
love had brought her. All painful de-
tails were deleted freely. Leonard
gave himself up to an orgy Of fatu-
BUSINESS that, he told Mary later, was
like the proverbial tired business man
at feeble-minded show.
1--WE ought to thank Mrs. Aurelia,"
she said later, and then blushed. For
why the 'we"?
1--WE ought, indeed" said Leonard,
"and that reminds me. You have not
said If you will marry the new writer
Of fiction for the fatuous.
''I'll marry you If you want 1t, Leon
ard, for you're really nice. But only
on one condition: After this one hor-
rid success (and I am afraid 1t is 60
ing to be big success, because there
are such coolies of people like Mrs.
Aurelia, who don't think and hate life
as it is or ever has been), well, prom
Use me you will write a novel for me
in which nobody dies young and moth
ing unpleasant happens, excepting the
kind of things that might happen to
well, for instance, to u.s."
1.-TWO custom-built novels, eh?" ex-
claimed Leonard, drawing her pretty
head down on his shoulder; 'well, that
one may please poor old Aunt Aurelia
in one respect, too"
Flows that?" somewhat susrici-
ously.
Happy ending" he grunted. And
then they both giggled.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-04

suits fashioned of black and white
wool mixtures are quite the thing for
immediate wear, according to their
verdict. Sometimes swanky black anil
white checked or flecked woolens are
made up with jackets whose flaring
peplums range series Of godets about
the hips, giving nipped-in walstline.
Usually the gOdets are repeated around
the hemllne of the skirt.
Suits from the Paris openings In
clude such striking types as a black
and white checked lacy tweed, the
jacket open to the walstline. with the
intention of revealing white geor-
gette blouse. Below the waist the
jacket develops yoke effect which
fastens over one hip, with white metal
buttons, the buckle on the little belt
being of the same white metal COM
position.
Another striking French model uses
a handsome black and white bordered
wooden, the latter interviewer in an
elaborate patterning.
JULIA B0TTOMLEY.
ia 1880. western Newspaper unionl
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-04


afternoon softly silhouetted two-piece
suit posed to the right the stylist
chooses fiat crepe featuring one of the
new and very much admired Japanese
stencil prints. The coloring is black
and lacquer red, the motifs being cop.
led from an old Japanese design.
Paris Favors Tweed.
Just one handsome tweed costume
after another is the record so far
for spring. AS fashionable as the at
tractive pastel greens, blues, yellow
ish tones, dusty pinks and lavender
tweeds are, in the opinion of Paris
stylists these springlike tones are not
outrivalIng black and white wooden
mixtures In point of chic.
The lower picture presents cos
tune such as la Parisienne considers
ideal for spring. Black and white
tweed fashions this stunning three
piece costume. The one-piece gown
features the very new slenderized sill
houette which calls for semi-fitted
top contrasted with decidedly flaring
hemline. The three-Quarter coat with
self-fabric scarf, the button trimming,
the black suede belt defining high
waistline, the black kid pumps. are all
important details in this ensemble,
many of just such which will grace the
Easter style parade.
The French couturier is holding
tenaciously to the idea of black-and-
white. TRINITY tailored short jacket
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-04

wear, for daytime wear and the dance.
The cOlors are infinite in variety, both
In brilliant and pastel shades, and In
monotone effects as well as multicolor
designs. New printed motifs in fab
RIGS made of bemberg, fiber made
from cotton linters, are attracting
much interest and attention.
A well defined sense of movement
Is definite part of the current sill
houette trends and the patterning Of
many of the new prints accent this
feeling. For instance, there are dag
onal prints which serve 10 give the
small woman apparent additional
height. Swirled arrangements which
present the same appearance whether
cut on the straight or bias are advan-
tageous for the intricate cutting which
Is being used to introduce flared full
ness. The elongating effect Of vertical
lines is also stressed, designs being
worked out in massed arrangements
of these lines.
In every case, however, there is
maintained feeling of subtlety in
keeping with the more feminized fash
ions Dots Of varying size combined
with fiorals, especially in scattered
disposition, give the effect of a pat.
termed ground. In conventional de-
signs, flowers and leaves share favor
and are especially prominent in COM
bination.
An interesting variation from the
multicolor effects so prevalent in
printed fabrics is the tendency to
combine one color with such neutrals
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-04
"Ala.ka" Not ALASKAN"

Do not say Alaskan" simply
Alaska" The territorial department
of education for Alaska objects to the
IN" ending of the adjective in Alas
kan gold, Alaskan reindeer and Alas
kan children, etc. The school bulletin
says: "When Californians speak Of
their oranges they do not do so as Cal
ifornian oranges. Likewise 1t is Flor
ida grapefruit, Iowa corn. Carolina
cotton, or Pennsylvania coal. 1t is In
cumbent upon Alaska schools to let Il
be Alaska gold, Alaska salmon"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-04
SAID TO BE FROM ABERDEEN

A professional actor was coaching
dramatic society.
"You must infuse more expression
INTO your voices" he said. "Why, re-
member an actor who could so read a
menu as to make his audience weep"
There was moments awed silence,
and then one Of the amateurs re-
marked: HE must have read the
prices. "-Stary Stories.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-04
Yes, Sir!
With family spats
Confined to the feet
Married life
Will be complete.
Sign Language

Sign Language
ut is said that you are always talk.
ing politics"
II fear" rejoined Senator Sorghum.
shat the habit is very strong"
"But you sometimes shake hands by
the hour without saying word"
"Very true. But in this great game,
even shaking hands is sort of sign
language. "-Washingt Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-04
A Friendly Word

Jasper-I haven't a good word for
that Teller Jim.
Dexter-Well, they amt much good
said about him. But I'll say one good
thing about Jim, he wasn't always as
mean as he was sometimes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-04

Absence Makes Landlord Richer
The poet was famous, but the land
lord was irate.
II want my rent stated the latter,
'and want it today. If don't get it,
tomorrow people will be pointing out
this house as the place where you
once lived"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-04
Foggy Excuse

"I'm sorry Reggie's> so late in bring
ing me home, mother. There was
dense fog, and his car was held up"
"Why, it's a clear, moonlight night,
childw
$50 1t is. I must have been think.
ing of some other night r'-Humorist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-04
Much Safer Guide

Wife, am afraid our new house
maid is dishonest.
Husband Come now, dear. you
should never judge by appearances.
Wife, don't. judge by disappear.
ances.-Stray Stories.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-04
Positions Altered

Hattie-Oh, Evelyn, did he propose
last night? Tell me what it was like
Evelyn-Oh, 1t was very simple.
When he began he was on his knees.
and when he finished was on them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-04
Not ON Sight

Thrifty Man-Why spend so much
on clothes? Cheap ones are just as
good. / paid f3 for this suit, and l
guess If I said I had paid fS you
would believe me-"
Friend examining cloth)-Certain-
ly-if you, told me on the telephone
Lustige Sachse.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-04
TO STOP HER

Teacher-"Why should we put full
stop after the sentence, The woman
said she was going after him with a
stick'?" Pupil-"Why-er-to keep her
from going too far"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-04
He Was Willing

Judge-You attacked this man on
the street. Can you deny it?
Accused-Yes, can, Your Honor, II
you think 1t will help me any.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-04
MakesL!Js
Su1eeter

Too much to eat-too rich a diet
--or too much smoking. Lots of
things cause sour stomach. but one
thing can correct it quickly. Phil
lips Milk Of Magnesia will alkalinize
the acid. Take a spoonful Of this
pleasant preparation, and the sys-
TEN is soon sweetened.
Phillips is always ready to relieve
distress from over-eating; to check
all acidity; or neutralize nicotine.
Remember this for your own COM
fort; for the sake Of those around.
you. Endorsed by physicians, but
they always say Phillips. Don't
buy something else and expect the
same results!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-04
Truth in Ada

al never smoke no cigarettes"
The famous player said:
But they had him on the signboards
Recommending Shanghai Reds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-04
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Scot Accent Contagious

Scot Accent Contagious
English purists are aroused over
curious situation which has arisenin
some of the market towns of Essex.
So many Scottish farmers have set
tied in this district that slowly but
surely the Lowland Scots accent Is
taking the place Of native English.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-04

Can you tell why your character
is what it is?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-04

Ready With an Explanation
Husband, what are these hair
pins doing in the carr"
"Oh, I suppose the chauffeur
sneaks the bus occasionally"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-04

DRINTS are outstanding
L In the spring fabric vogue.
Crepes. chiffons, georgettes
and piques in floral designs.
medallions. geometrics. new
Photographic designs and
striking modernistic pat
terms are being displayed
for resort wear. for city
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-04-04
NOVELS
TO ORDER
WAS HIS
SPECIALITY
e-s-e-s-e-s's-s-~9 q 2s.s-'.e.s-e-s-e's''eS
(0 by D. J. walsh.)

u FRS. AURELIA SMITH had
N n enjoyed an affluent widow
tV hood for more years than she
New Britain herald., 1930-10-07
Experiments Delayed

London, Oct. P-Further exper- iments with the R-10O probably will be held up for some time in conse- quence of destruction of the R-101.
 Parliament already has voted an appropriation of f342.000 for air ship development this year. The sum was intended to embrace exDeri- ments with both big ships, including the Indian trips, but it was not ex- pected today that much would be done in the near future beyond maintenance of the airship stations at Darlington and elsewhere.
 Official inquiry into causes of the R-101 disaster may be prolonged and it Is believed that the R-100 prob ably will not fly again until they are concluded, so that results of the in vestigation may apply to her.
 Severe Blow Felt
 Aside from this, the airship force has been dealt a severe blow by loss of the experts who perished at Beau barely enough trained men left at Darlington to form another crew, and training fresh men needs time. Speculation as to a successor 10 Lord Thomson as air minister is somewhat premature, but present :n- dications point to Undersecretary Frederick Montague, keen airman and confident believer in airships. It is intended to make the me morial service which will be held at St. Paul's Wednesday national
New Britain herald., 1930-10-07

day that radiograms from the front had announced arrival of the in- surgent vanguard at the borders of the state of Sac Paulo, not far from where federal troops are gathering for defense of the important port. Troops from Santa Catarina and parana were reporter assembling with the insurgents for the invasion of Sac Paulo.
 Say Battalion Revolted
 Reports from Rivera, frontier town, today insisted that a bat talion of the 18th infantry at Sac Paulo. had revolted. It was said also that Fort Copabanca was as- saulted Sunday by group of rebels. The Santa Ana "Republicano" said that S0,O00 volunteers had offered themselves for military service in Rio Grande Do Sul alone.
 Telegrams from Rio Branco, a Uruguayan city just across the Jagu- arc river from the Brazilian city of Jaguaro, said the entire garrison there had joined the revolutionary movement The garrison included corps of engineers, whose services will be very helpful in the march across the difficult terrain leading ti Sac Paulo
 Four officers, a major two cap- tains, and lieutenant who refused to join the rebels. were permitted to go to Roo Branco, in Uruguay.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-07

| tribute but without a military cere-
 mony in view of the large proportion
 of the dead who were civilians. King to Send Representative King George is expected to send representative to the cathedral, where delegations of both houses of parliament, representatives of public services and other bodies also will attend.
 Without any naval pomp or other ceremony the destroyers Tempest and Tribune left Chatham and Ports mouth respectively, soon after mid night for Boulogne to bring home the 47 bodies of victims of the grim tragedy. Air Mafshal Sir John Sal mond and Frederick Montague, un- dersecretary for air, will cross to France today to accompany the bodies home.
 Premier Macdonald is coming to London from the labor party con- ference at Llandudno to superintend further arrangements. It is under stood the bodies will remain in the mortuary chambers until answers are received to letters sent out by the government asking permission of relatives to bury all the victims in a single grave, probably at Card ington, to be marked later with a suitable memorial.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-07

years to come as a distinctive mark of respect to great man and a great president.
 Now the American people, as people, have never been swayed by the lip of libel or the tongue of islander, and their devotion to his memory and their judgment of his virtue and merit is the final answer and appropriate reward to his labors.
 When more than half a million people made their contributions to this beautiful monument to his en- during memory, none of whom gave grudgingly and none of whom would accept return of single penny, and when more than 15,O00 persons each month stop at this of the lives of those who rest there. : the foam of falsehood will soon cease to scare the timid or ambitious and all will be well in the future.
 Tt would cheapen the memory of a man, most deserving, to importune dHyDody to do HIS lleillofS sliiple justice. This being my sentiment. and, with due respect to all those i, involved in the recent discussion, . which we cannot help but take cog nizance of, and with no criticism of anybody, 1 move you that all action . pertaining to the dedication of the monument to the late President Harding be postponed for the pres nnt."
 : Daugherty in discussing his mo- ' lion said the dedication will be held 'in the course of time"
New Britain herald., 1930-10-07
.Sl00,000 LIBRARY
 ID BE BUILT SOON
(Continued From First Page)

cational meetings, lectures and study groups.
 The stairs will lead to the base ment where stock room will be provided. In this section the 5000 to 10000 books now loaned to the schools will be kept. Books shipped in and out will be handled through this department.
 There will be an exterior entrance leading direct to the basement.
 The exterior of the structure will be of Indiana limestone and a light face brick. contrasting in color and architectural style with the general outline of the structure, which is distinctly individual in design. It will have slate roof.
 Over the triangular shaped en- trance will be the two inscriptions specified by the will of the late B. A. Hawley, donor of the funds for the erection of the building.
 One inscription will read,
 Dedicated to the Welfare and Happiness of Children.
 This will be placed in the gable over the front door.
 Immediately underneath in the same style of type but slight ly smaller will be the name. Mary Richardson Hawley Memorial Library
 The new structure will have 3,2c0 square feet in the main reading room alone. The present children's department in the library of the Ne" Britain institute, of which the new structure will be a part, has 1,730 square feet for children in all it's children's departments.
 The new building will occupy the site of a house recently demolished just north of the present building.
 According to MT. Hawley's will work must start not later than next January.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-07

chosen from among all that are here in Boston, will most certainly deserve the title of state champion.
 Although not officially on record, the Connecticut state department delegation Is said to favor the can- didacy of J. Monroe Johnson of North Carolina for the office of na- tional commander. He was nomi- mated by Harry c. Jackson of New Britain at the national convention in Philadelphia in 1926 and his backing was so strong that the con- vention was deadlocked over a choice for the Legion's national leader for 22 ballots. According to the Connecticut delegates, their choice appears to have a decided edge in the electioneering over three other avowed candidates.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-07
Horse Race Bets May
 Be Deducted if Legal

Chicago, Oct. ' P-There is q Way, explained Robert E. Nicely, chief deputy collector of internal revenue today, to deduct from in come taxes ones losses on horse races.
 Persons who lose money by betting on the wrong horses may. under certain conditions, deduct those losses from their net in come in figuring the tax which becomes payable next March," he said.
 The taxpayer must prove that he made the bet, prove he had a legal right to make it, and prove that the horse lost.
 Lost bets on other gambles- dice and cards, among others are not deductible.
 Bets that are won are subject to tax. but the government in such cases does not require proof of profit
New Britain herald., 1930-10-07
ANNEXATION MOVE
 COMES UP AGAIN
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it would be necessary to divide the town of Newington and that would bring about the problem of establish ing new boundaries, adjusting the financial features as regards indebt- edness, grand list and similar de- tails. The grand list of the entire town of Newington is S6,368.457 and the debt is s262,000, according to the state manual.
 Residents of Maple Hill and Elm Hill prefer annexation by New Brit ain to being in the metropolitan dis trict of Hartford, Mayor Quigley said he has been told by them. He also pointed out that a railroad station on the main line of the New Haven road might be possibility in the future, for such location would be more advantageous and desirable if New Britain's boundary on the cast was extended. There was consider ble agitation for a station on the main line several years ago but the pro- jeCt did not materialze.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-07
JURY DECIDES FATE
 OF NELLY IN TRIAL
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which he said resulted from wounds inflicted by Cooley in the fight. State witnesses said the men quarreled over remarks about 16 year old girl.
 The flight, after Cooley died three days later, then was related, with Nicely telling in brief moment the history of 47 years wanderings through Tennessee. into Ohio and
 finally to Tyler, Texas, where he was arrested at the instigation of a son of Cooley. Nicely was visiting a broth-
 CT in Tyler.
 Tom Nicely, another brother, who
 was indicted with James Nicely, was | with him when the flight began, but died more than 30 years ago, the aged defendant testified. Among the trial spectators was
 Oscar Cobb, S0 the only living mem-
 bers of the grand jury which indict- ed the Nicely brothers. H. G. Bailey, the prosecutor. was born five years l following the staying while the pre- siding judge, A. E. Hawkins, was , only year old at the time.