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New Britain herald., 1930-07-11
TWO ITEMS FROM CALIFORNIA

California, quite accustomed to receiving special attention through two unique developments, its gaso- line war and the application Of terrorism by night riders in an en- deavor to force grape growers to sign up for crop restriction.
 Probably the former has the wid- est general appeal, though the re- crudescence Of night-riding in any part of the United States likewise has its significance
 The gasoline war in California has brought down the retail price of gasoline to five cents, including a three-cent state tax, so that the gas stations and oil companies have only two cents to divide on each gal lon sold. Manifestly money is being lost on a wholesale plan.
 
 The chief result will be the wiping out Of various small dealers who cannot stand the strain like the na- tional concerns in the field. The lat ter will merely write down their | losses in red ink and keep going from the profits made elsewhere. II the gasoline war lasts for any length Of time it will result in the field being almost entirely left in the hands of the monster" oil con- cerns. Ultimately that will signify d gain.
 It is mistake. however. 10 com pare the normal price of oil in Cali fornia with the price charged in New England and then conclude that the New England oil interests are necessarily robbing the public. They may charge more than they should, in the view of the oil sur plus, but it remains unfair to com pare eastern conditions with those in California. in the first place, some of the worlds greatest oil producing districts are in California and trans portation charges 10 various parts Of the state are low. Consequently the normal price Of oil in California will always be higher than in the East. which receives it's oil only after it has been transported thousands Of miles.
 Night-rider terrorism. such as vas exemplified in the grape-growing districts, is 4 manifestation Of eco- homie laNlessness. It probably had its origin in Kentucky, where about 25 years ago tobacco growers who refused 10 agree 10 curtail crops to fit the demand were visited by night riders and persuaded" 10 agree with whips and tars and feathers. The practice of mob domination re- ceived su-h widespread condemna- tion that it is surprise 10 learn that grapc-growers in sunny Cali tornia have taken it up.
 l. is significant. too. that the two news items referred 10 from Califor- mia have 10 do with economic prob lens. Such problems. it seems. are what most people are thinking about.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11
INVESTMENT TRUST ORGANIZES

Chicago, July II pl-Organization Of the Republic Trust shares. class A, new fixed investment trust 10 deal exclusively in the common stocks of 25 Standard Oil companies, was announced today by the Repub- lie Shares Corporation Of Chicago. The new series has been listed on the Chicago curb exchange and the trust will terminate in 1945.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11
seem able to maintain some popu.

seem able to maintain some popu- larity; but even between such cities the menace comes from con- stantly developing bus traffic.
 Yet many of us can remember the time when news that new trolley line was being projected was regarded favorably by all classes in the community. And that, by the way, has sarcely been 30 years ago
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11
Boston Lodge Ordered
 To Dispose of Building

Atlantic City, N. J.. July II tA9 Providing certain requirements are fulfilled, the Boston lodge, mother" Of Massachusetts Elks, will have it's charter restored De- Ccmber i
 The lodge must ''get out of the hotel business, dispose of its present building and establish a lodge in different quarters, Col onel Walter P. Andrews. retiring grand exalted ruler. said in re- vealing the action. which was the last of his administration The lodges charter was revoked by the national body after a raid on it's premises for alleged liquor abuses. The episode caused a sen sation in the vicinity of Boston.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11
PLAN ATLANTIC FLIGH1

Kirkwal. Orkney Island. July II P-Two Germa ns. Wolfram Hirst md Oscar Weller, informed Fred Buchanan. German vice consul, here today that they intend to undertake flight sometime this month from Kirkwall to North America, by way of Iceland and Greenland.
 They will nse lightveigh Klem plane, D-1753.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

AS We understand it, city officials this year will not be permitted to attend conventions with their travel ing expenses paid by the city Oh very well there will be plenty Of other delegates at such conventions from cities where a more enlightcn- ed policy continues 10 prevail Good ideas have frequently been '7rousht back from such contentious and they were put to good use, some Of them no doubt saving money for fhe city. It is lucky that private inst- tutions and fratcrnal organizations do not suffer from this species of super-eConomy else there would be no conventions at all in the land. If there is q mayors convention any where, however, we are in favor of the city sending Mayor Quigley there and paying all his expenses. Unless he happened to be the best mayor in attendance we are certain he could pick up some very good ideas ~
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

When q President contemplates tour of the West one can rest asur- cd that politics IS beginning to brew, and every Republican senator and representative with fight on his hands wants the Chief Executive to bide wee in his bailiwick,
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

There are more lawyers than there used to be per 1000 of population; hut also more automobiles. The lat ter provide twice as many legal ac- lions per 1000 population than the same population provided 2o years ago. Many a citizen, unaCquainted with litigation has become en- meshed. if not engulfed, from the day he becan one of 25,Q0o.o00 drivers
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

MT. Coolidge, after due cogitation, comes to the conclusion that an end has not come 10 the progress of the United States. He forgot 10 add that not even the election Of Demo- cratic president can stop 1t.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

It is no safer 10 indulge ln drunk. en driving merely because two phy- sicians disagreed as to the condi- ton of {. man who was suspected of being under the weather. The next time the doctors may not disagree.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

Earl Carroll knows how to make the front pages by the simple ex- pedient of putting on a show that arouses the police, who simply cannot appreciate some types of art"
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

The Department of Agriculture says every pest that aftlicts America was imported. This includes the white bipeds.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11
u.ms.. Audi, Bureau of Circulation

Hem bef AHUIt bOftdu or NrftuIktIoH The A. B. c. is national organization whieh furnishes nevspaptrs and adNef- tirr. with \ strictly honeN analyHs of circulation. Our circulation EatiElcs hrs based upon this audit This insures pro- lection against fraud in newspaper dis tributton hgurss to both nationa! and local a6Tertia.A
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

The economic situation isn't des- perate while hold-up men still pre- fer filling stations.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

Mir. Huston didn't want 10 resign under fire. It IS different of course, when he IS sitting on it.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

The universal comment; Well the Llndbergh baby looks just llh" his daddy"
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11
FIRE APPROACHES TOWN

San Francisco. July Il IP - The town of Hayfork, 75 miles west Of Bedding, stood in the path of forest fire burning on 10-mile front to- day Falua ble timber was threatened.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

The worst thing about detour in the city IS that 1t increases the taxi fare.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

The Herald is ou ale daily tn New York at Hotsl!ng's Newsstand, Times Squars; schultr's EewsWand. Ent1nce Grand Central. lind Street
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

On pleasant Sundays the malls running down the middle Of the streets of MonJmartre are dotted with "one man" ciTcuses. Strong men. jugglers, hand balancers, scedy contortionists and other exhibition ists spread their carpets and give their pathetic shows Their tights are an amazing tribute to he French art Of patching. Each one draws it's crowd but most of them drift-on second thought, they rush away before the collection.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

Paris. July 1.-The Paris tuck ed away behind the wide avenues
 and broad boulevards is the Paris of the true Parisian. In these net
 works Of spidery streets will be found the native cafes with rowdy Rabela;sian names that SO vastly amuse the French and have no ef- feet whatever on their appetites.
 Here. too, are the diminutivc
 inns with their cigar -boX-like Of fees and complement of five and
 six rooms. They are as antiquated as they were in the Napoleonic days but fairly shine from perpetu-
 al securing. They have been run by descendants Of the same families for scores and scores of years.
 One must step over a lazins mongrel dog asleep in every door way 10 get inside. Candles are used for the lights and the prix ike in cludes a morning Carafe of win or
 dinaire. In one, gaudily named the Grand Hotel Mont Valerian. priced a front room overlooking the street. It was four francs-or six teen cents a day.
 The room was one flight up and
 spotless, The bed comfortable look ing and the furnishings included d table, chair and wall mirror. One must go down to the little court yard in the rear to use the com- munity wash basin. In such an inn a bath seemed utterly impossible. I measured the sidewalk width outside-eXac-ly twice and a half the length of my shoes. The street from sidewalk 10 sidewalk could be crossed in exactly two ordinary steps. The bistros were similarly dwarfed-the bar running about three feet in lengph-and contain ing single and sticky card table.
 Each bistro is rallying point for political hot heads Of the com
 munity. After sundown there is al-
 ways fierce argument. TaXicabs cannot enter such streets and all deliveries are in narrow two wheel
 ed carts drawn by single horses,
 One may dine sumptuously with
 wine for two francs fifty-a dime.
 The French curiosity in the peti,
 TUGS is marked, and while embar-
 raasine, is not so intended. The we'll
 dressed stranger will find his path
 blocked by q native who blandty
 looks him over from head to foot
 and steps aside. They will even
 walk up to a table to peer into
 your glasses in the same fashion.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11
Facts qndFancies

Return the liquor question to the state" The state of intoxication?
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

The only profitable advertising medi I'm in tho City. Circulation eoohs and prso room always open 10 advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

Happy thought, When machines produce everything, Big Business will have to hire consumers
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

For that matter, the ancestors of our household vermin came over on the Mayflower.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11
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The Associated Press is exclusively en- titled to ths Tse for republication or all news credited 10 1t or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local newt published thtrsin.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

In ancient times a lunatic was one affected by luna. the moon. Which shows that moonshine hasn't chang ed a great deal.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

Even he-men need the elbow touch of a comrade when they go over the top or enter the lingerie department to purchase a gift.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

Maybe the fight situation could be improved by chasing the first two fouls as strikes.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

Americanism: Despislng the stranger who asks for a dime; hur- rahing for the stranger who wants 10 prescribe laws and taxes for you.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

I do not know whether 1t is any thing persoLal or not hut in rue Ealagne there is a shop called; "A la Tyre Mcintyre"
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

If ancestry doesn't affect our con- duct. how come so many Americans of English descent drive on the wrong side of the road
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

Hard times are those in which getting rich requires something more than sucker bait and a shovel.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

My wife and l drew up in taxi cab to watch one equihbrist perform on a ladder. He seemed 10 sense th= foreign atmosphere in his audi ence and played almost entirely 10 us. I dropped five francs in his cap and he held cut a handful of sous for me 10 take change, greatly sur prised. too, when l didn't. l was trifle surprised myself.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11
'OO.McInfyre

from American women in the cab- arets.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

A certain pawnshop near the Ho- tc. de Vile has closed. It prospcre1 ir the flourishing days of the GiSolOS. r. it was pledged jcwclry taken
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

The easiest way to avoid being shot by a drunk woman is to pal around with sober ones. 4 scientist asserts that 30 per some degree Who would imagine there were that many chain-letter writers2 Campaign expenses would seem uncommonly high this year, even if you didn't count the new pension ! bill.
 Strange that Mir, Hoover can't control the Senate. He controlled other calamities so well. Hitch -hikcr: A pedestrian who wonders whether you have enough money to justify tapping you on the head.
 Crossing the Atlantic from Amer ica 10 Europe seems much easier than coming back whether you're a plane or long green.
 Correct this sentence: If ever I get 10 feeling good again" said the man. "I swear I'll never again act the fool"
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New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

The easiest way to avoid being around with sober ones
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

The pen in my hotel room gives me a touch Of homesickness. It is exactly like he one We had in th- Gaiiipolis, o. post cffice for so many years.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

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New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

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New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

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New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

Strange that Mir. Hoover can't control the Senate. He controlled other Calamities so we'll
New Britain herald., 1930-07-11

Issued Daily tsunday Eseepted) At Hsrald Rlds.. q Church Street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-07

down until noon-ever." BY way Of
apologize, His work keeps him out al
most all night.
With one hand on the door, the
managing editor paused. "Out all
night?"
Eyes" Miss Malvina went on with
the redding up, there's a kind of
beetle he's after"
A moment later, in the garden, Crop
sey addressed himself to a purple
delphinium somewhat after this fashion:
80, my good fellow, you are search
ing for a beetle. Well, now, let's get
down to business. What do you know
about the murders on the Runnels
farm? And If you don't know anything.
then why are you proving about the
countryside at time like this, laying
yourself open to all kinds of Suspicion"
The delphiniun, being a stiff Knocked
flower, made no answer to either OF
these questions, so the editor Of the
Daily Free Press, after casting a specu-
lative look at the upper windows of the
Apple Blossom, left the garden and
went down to the pond. There he
stood for a long time in deep thought.
1t would have been safe to bet that
his mind was not on the fish the pond
might contain, nor on the tackle strap
ped to his unopened suitcase up in Miss
Malvinas best spare room. The guile
less New England lady had given him
something tangible with which to start
his first day of investigating. And there
was still that gossip hound, Noah Pea
body, to be interviewed. It began to
look as though he had discovered a well
of information-a well, at the bottom
of which the truth about Brides House
might well lie.
(To be continued)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-07
IF; but name like that doesn't sound

IF; but a name like that doesn't sound
reasonable to me-"
Cropsey remembered what the blonde
from Georgia Whites Scandals" had
said about Gately Terhune's Isotta-
Fraschini. There seemed to be little
doubt but that the disturbing telephone
message which Miss Vests ex-fiance
come from some one in Hales Crossing
Now was that some one the red-headed
girl herself, or had another person
thought to bring the young architect
on the scene? And II so, why? It
stood to reason that what had been
said was most imperative. Otherwise
he would never have dropped his new
lady love and come in such hurry.
Miss Uptegrove's voice flowed mo-
notonously along. "1e drove into
town a little before daybreak Sunday
morning, and stopped at Noah's place
for a cup of coffee. The man folks
had just heard about the first murder.
A lot of them were down to the Ark,
talking it over. They all thought, for
a stranger, he asked q terrible lot of
questions. But after they'd gone, and
Noah was alone with him, it kinda
leaked out as how he knew Miss West,
had been intending to visit her over
the week end or something. I suppose
the killing OF the boy or the ghost talk
scared him off, because when he went
away he headed north, in the direction
of New Milford. But" lowering her
voice yesterday morning, real early,
he was back again. Mr.. Peabody said
he had seen him going up to Mr.. Dia-
mond's house, lickety-cut. Mr.. Peabody
says he's there STILL
"Mr. Peabody seems to run a coming
tower instead of lunch wagon
With little apologize squeaks and
clucks, the Apple Blossoms owner fell
upon the disordered breakfast table.
eff you've quite finished, I'll begin
redding up. Time does fly so around
here"
Cropsey rose. Eyes, and I suppose
your other boarder will be down to
breakfast soon. Or" seeing her look of
surprise, has he had his?"
Mr.. Watts?" The butter dish
paused in its journey between table and
tray. "Lor' bless you, h edoesn't come
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-07
Ask No Questions
By Beldon Duff
cOpyirht By North Nsv.pae.r Ananc. ma
cCeyriEh $780, North American Alliance ma

and surveys inherited from my grand
father, and these murders that have
taken place over at the Runnes farm
You knew about our murders?"
NO" said Cropsey, taken on guard
II mean yes
Perhaps you're not interested in
murders?"
The managing editor pulled himself
together. Murders are my particular
hobby. I-er-write about them"
Well" sighed Miss Uptegrove, "you
and Mr.. Watts will have a lot in COM
mon. He's a murder enthusiast too
Reads all about them. These last two
days do believe he's brought home
every newspaper printed"
The editorial ears pricked up
Living so close, that oughtn't to be
necessary. You must get your infor-
nation about the murders on the Run
nels farm first-hand"
Miss Malvina launched into an ac-
count of the two murders and their
effect on the residents of HaleS Cross
ing For years no one had passed by
way of the Wood road at night. Lights
had been seen to flicker through de-
serted rooms Cries had been heard
often the vail of woman In great dis
tress. And once. farmer, hunting a
lost helfer by the light OF the moon
had come upon a figure seated on a
tombstone in the old Runnels burying
ground-a CHASTITY travesty of human
whose face was no face at all, just q
gaping wound.
The managing editor listened to ali
this attentively, and was not surprised
at length to hear that Miss Vests de-
termination to remain on the farm
after what had just happened there
was looked upon with grave suspicion
Cropsey was so busy planning what
he could say to the red-headed girl to
make the dangers of her position clear
that he did not hear Miss Malvina I'M
til the latter observed in tone which
indicated that she repeated something
for the third or fourth time:
II said-there's a man up to Mr.
Diamonds house who knows this Miss
West"
He came back with jerk.
Man? What sort of mani"
''Mr. Peabody thinks he might be q
detective, only his car looks too expen-
sive"
TOO expensive!" Something clicked
in the editors brain. THE make? Did
your friend notice whether 1t was q
domestic or foreign car, mean?"
The collar of the yellow smock was
allowed to flop down into its former
discouraged droop. HE called it an
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-11-06
SIX SUSPECTS
ARE CHILLED IN
FURNACE DEATH
Body Found in Heating
Plant of Hotel; Room
mate Is Quizzed.

BIZ United Press
ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Nov. g.
Discovery Of a body in hotel fur
nace-later identified as that Of
Alex Adams-led today to arrests
of six persons as police attempted
to learn who had pushed the %
year-old employee into fire.
The body was discovered on
Wednesday night by Waymon De
Shields, a Negro bellboy, who, in the
course of his duties, went to the
furnace room of the Hotel Davis
to throw away some refuse. He
opened the door, saw TIE body in
the flames and then ra,.
Police believed Adams was beaten
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-11-06

into Inconsistencies and his body
tossed into the furnace.
Six persons were detained today
for questioning. They are Jack
Chaser, laborer: John Nrpi. butch
er: De Shields: Otto Schmitt, cook;
Abe Shop, kitchen helper, and Bill
lie Sutton, a waitress.
Police said Shop was a ropm-
mate Of Adams.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-11-06
HOUSE SPEAKER
CHOICE PUZZLE
TO DEMOCRATS
Walter Myers Given Edge
for Post Because of
Campaign Talks.

With the official returns as yet
not tabulated and the converting of
the state legislature two months
distant, speculation is rife over cleo
ton of a Speaker of the house Of
representatives.
Selection of a Speaker is a new
problem for the Democrats, for not
since 1915 have they been in con-
troll Of any division of the legisla-
ture.
The three most mentioned can
didates are Walter Myers, Indian
apolis, candidate for mayor in 1925,
and United States senatorial as
pirant in 1923; Earl Crawford, Mil
ton, former highway commission
member and aspirant for Governor
in 1923, and George L. Saunders,
Button publisher, who has served
in both houses for several sessions.
McKesson Mentioned
OF the trio it is thought that
Myers may have the inside chance
because of his speaking activity in
behalf of the state ticket and wide
acquaintance.
There has been mention of DELPHI
McKesson of Plymouth. veteran of
several sessions who may become
chairman of the important judiciary
A committee to which all utility
and constitutional questions will be
referred.
Saunders May Be Whip
The committee on congressional
apportionment this year will be one
of the two most important assign
ments and the Craftsmanship will be
sought as Indiana's congressional
representation must be reduced
from thirteen to eleven. Saunders
may be offered this post, it has been
declared. He probably will act also
as whip, having been floor leader
in past sessions.
Although some mention is heard
of Fabius Gwin of Shoals as a po-
tential aspirant for the speakership,
it is regarded probable that he will
be content with the Craftsmanship
of an important committee.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-11-06
BANK RECEIVERS ASKED
State Files Action Against City
Trust, Washington Institution.

Suits by the state banking de-
part1nent for appointment of re-
ceivers for the Washington Bank
and Trust Company and the City
Trust Company, both closed re-
Gently, were filed Wednesday in
Marion circuit court.
Hearing on the City Trust Com
pany petition will be held on next
Wednesday and on the Washington
Bank and Trust Company petition
two days later.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-11-06

clerk of Madison
county under his
brother, Chester
Thomas, was killed
when automobile
collided with one
driven by Frank
Busby, farmer. at
a street inter-
section here. De-
ceased had re-
Gently been en-
ploye d by the
Madison county
Republican central
committee. Rep
resentative Albert
II. Vestal and
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-11-06

BIZ Times Special
Fl. WAYNE, Ind, Nov. ga con-
tract for building a bridge over Junk
ditch will be awarded by Allen
county commissioners Nov. 20. Esti-
mated cost of the bridge is $4,000