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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-04

Riuers Create SmnU Lakes
and Then at Once Set About
to DESTROY Their Work.
BY DAVID DIETZ-

ONE Of the most interesting chap
~ ters in the story OF ceaseless
change which makes up the geologi-
cal history of our earth is fur
nished by lakes.
Small lakes usually are created
by rivers and no sooner has a river
brought one into existence than 10
sets to work to destroy it.
Small lakes usually form because
river reaches some obstruction
like a clay or gravel dam or .
mountain barrier which prevents
it from flowing any farther. Con-
sequently the water spreads out
over the surrounding territory form
ing a lake. Usually at some point
the water again finds its way out Of
the lake in a continuation of the
river.
But as the original river flows
into the lake, its water loses
velocity. Now the amount Of
sediment which the water is able
to carry depends upon the velocity
of the stream. Consequently, the
river begins 10 QIOp It's SeulIlSllU All
the lake.
In time, the sediment will fiji the
lake, leaving only a narrow channel
for the river.
The amount of sediment deposited
is also made larger by the death
of the many living creatures in the
lake. particularly, the countless
minute organisms.
Their shells and skeletons collect
on the bottom of the lake, in time
forming considerable sediment.
Plants also aid in this destruction
Of lakes. This is particularly true
in the last stages when the lake Is
getting very shallow. When this
happens, a dense swamp vegetation
begins to spring up.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-04

quantity and generally is weakened
by the reaction.
Among special symptoms that
have been noted in a considerable
number of cases are itching of the
roof of the mouth, such as occurs
sometime with an acute cold,
swelling of the lips and also other
localized swellingS.
Within recent years a method has
been worked out for testing food
sensitivity. A small scratch is
made on the skin and an extract of
the protein substance involved is
put on the scratch.
If the person is sensitive, he re-
spends with an Inflammation at this
point.
1t then becomes necessary for him
to avoid the special food in his diet
or, if such avoidance is extremely
difficult, to test the possibility OF
deSenSitiza ton.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-04
No Fools Paradise

One of the most Illuminating condolences of the
season the simultaneous departure OF the retiring
Brtis.. ambassador Sir EsIne Howard, and the .'a-
LEGATION of Ludwell Denny's striking book, America
Conquers Britain"
In the festivities and "speechifying' accompany
ing Sir Esme's REIMBURSEMENT of his post. find
the typical suavities and exchange of compliments
which characterize formal diplomacy. 1t is all hand
shaking and polite gestures. All is well between
Britain and the United States Amity is everlasting
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-04
Behavior
rTHE behavior Of rivers is a fasci-
4 mating subject to study.

4 mating subject to study.
For example, a river will come
tumbling down a mountain slope
and then enter a fiat plain. This
causes a great change in the We
locity Of the river
AS the river slows up upon the
plain, it no longer can carry all the
sentiment which it has been bring
ing down the mountain SIDE. Hence,
it will deposit much of the sediment
at the foot of the mountain where
1t enters the plain.
This deposit usually takes the
form Of a fan-shaped deposit like a
section Of cone with it's apex in
the foot of the mountain. It is
known to the ge0logisC as an allu-
vial fan or alluyial cone.
A river will also de0osit much OF
its sediment when it meets with
some obstruction which temporarily
slows 1t up.
These deposits are known as bars.
They are not permanent A bar will
form for a time. Then some change
in conditions will cause it to be
swept away again, while new bar
forms somewhere else.
Another type Of deposit occurs
where river flows through a wide
fiat valley. During a flood season,
the river will overflow its banks and
spread out the valley. But the
outer reaches of the food will not
have velocity like the central por-
ton Of the stream
Consequently the sediment will be
deposited there and after the food
recedes the valley will be covered
with thick layer Of sediment. This
is known rs flood-plain.
These flood plains are usually
composed Of very fine sediment. AS
a result. they usually form extreme
ly fertile tracts Of land, highly valu-
able for agricultural purposes.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-04
Mary bennett Cleared


60 Mrs. Mary Ware bennett did
~ not commit a crime after all,
though convicted by a jury and
sentenced to pay a fine of $500, or
go 10 Jail.
You remember the case, OF course,
or do you?-the little pamphlet.
written first for the instruction of
her own two boys. then published
at the suggestion of friends and
acquaintance.
Naturally, it was sent through the
mails and without causing any COM
motion. until some narrow-minded
soul thought he saw chance to
make trouble.
Being a mother, and writing for
the benefit Of her own children, Mrs.
bennett had none but the purest
motives.
That, however. was not sufficient
to protect her against those who
measure morality in words and
phrases.
She was hailed into court as an
author of smut, and a jury, unable
to distinguish between lewdness and
candor, or lasciviousness and sin
certify, treated her like an ordinary
monger of filth.
1t was within the presiding judges
power to decide whether her book
actually violated the law, but, he
too, failed to sense the all-impor-
tant distinction.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-04

WHETHER you agree with DR..
w Alexander Meiklejohn, who
says that American education is
failing because of cynical teachers
and Indifferent students, you will
find it hard not to admit that some
thing is wrong.
Neither morally, nor intellectually,
are we getting the results we ex-
pected.
In spite of all the fine buildings,
new equipment, systems of effcien-
cy. compulsory attendance laws, and
increased cost, We are not making
the Roadway that we hoped.
Some think the trouble is due to
an excess Of faith in mechanics,
Standardization, and mass activities,
and that the cynicism and indif-
ference Of which Meiklejohn COM
plains are effects, rather than causes.
Personality, when you come to
think of it, has little chance in our
educational system.
~ ID VIC group, LOU the 1n0lVlQudl,
for which We cut the pattern and
outline the course.
The bright child, as well as the
dull child, gets lost in the shuttle.
Learning things becomes a routine
affair, 3 sequence of automatic ac-
tivities, controlled by infexible
schedules.
Fat or lean, short or tall, blue
eyed or black, sensitive or phleg-
matte, we subject children to cur
riculum which seems 70 center
around no purpose SO distinctly as
desire to make them all alike.
If nature had intended such a
scheme she would have given lis a
more practical basis on which to
begin.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-04
BY DIR. MORRIS FTSHBEIN
Editor Journal Of the American Medica
Association and of Eygeia, the
Health Magazine.


EOR some time it has been real
l. zed that human beings may de-
velop strange symptoms following
the eating of certain foods. Every
body knows about strawberry rash
or hives, which is form of such
sensitivity.
Few people know that such con-
ditions as asthma or severe in
Examinations Of the nose with secre-
ton of a great deal of fluid may
occasionally be due to such a sem
Sitivity.
The direct response of the sensi-
tive reaction has to do with spasms
of the muscles in the body that are
called involuntary muscles, with the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-04
Questions and
AnS7CeTS

In what states are persons who
are ineligible to American citizen
ship, prohibited from owning land?
Chinese. Japanese and other
aliens not eligible to American cit
izenship can not acquire lands in
Arizona, California, Delaware,
Idaho, Louisiana, Oregon and the
state Of Washington. In some states
they can own and acquire lands in
precisely the same manner as native
citizens, and in others they may
acquire lands subject to certain re-
strictions.
What is the meaning of the name
Spellman?
The Middle English "spel" meant
a speech. Spellman is a British
family name meaning speech
maker, entertainer.
Is the NorIh Star visible from all
points of the earth?
Generally speaking it is visible
only from the northern hemisphere
theoretically, because the North
Star is not exactly at the North
Pole of the heavens, but is approx
mately one degree away, it might
be seen at times from point as
low as IL degrees below the equa-
tor, although haziness would make
this difficult except with a tele-
scope.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-04
Duty DuIIS

DUT I feel that the complaints Of
~ Miss Ross about New York night
life are conditioned by the circum-
stances in which she did her slum-
ming. After all, it was an assign
ment. 1t was her duty to go around
to the speakeasies.
This inevitably puts a pail on
pleasure. I suggest that she make
the grand tour again on her very
own.
downright. 1890. by TIE Tfnesl
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-04
BIuntS

ct has blunted pride OF cuisine
l. that once distinguished such
establishments in the theatrical area
as Murray's, Shanley's, Healy's,
Jacks, Churchill's, The Knicker-
booker, Reisen Weber's, The Metro
pole and CoSidine's."
Miss Ross is much too young to
have been personally familiar with
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-04

ideals and opinions expressed
IN this column are those Of
one OF Americas most inter
esting writers and are pre-
sented without regard to their
agreement or disagreement
with the editorial attitude Of
this paper.-The Editor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-04
Soft Lights

4 ND when Miss Ross speaks of
L \ the drabness and dinginess of
such places, she shows that her
guide was singularly inept. Many a
fine, old mansion of this city has
been transformed into the trade of
violating Volstead.
But surely, more goes into making
a restaurant than merely material
things. The spirit Of night life in
New York changed vastly and for
the better.
This I attribute to the refining in
f1uence Of woman. Co-education
has raised dining and drinking to a
level not known in the days Of the
old saloon, Then, man went to his
cocktails, solitary and sullen.
Now ne takes the girl friend with
him. Today there is scarcely a bar
in all Manhattan which would deny
lady the privilege of putting both
feet on the brass rail.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-04

any of these places. She has taken
the word of some old-timer on the
glories Of the city that was.
1t is customary for veterans al
ways to look back with longing Old
the period which is past. Every
actor of more than so will tell you
tearfully of the golden age of the
American theater.
And I challenge any theatrical
critic Of "the good old days" school
to name season within his mem
Dry which contained four such fine
plays of native authorship as 1.-THE
Green Pastures" Rebound" Der
kelley Square" and THE Last Mile"
Not forgetting to mention such eX-
cellent entertainment as June
Moon" and Strictly Dishonorable."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-04
Trivial

DUT in the case Of the plays
- themselves, it is possible to
compare manuscripts. The work of
Clyde Fitch can still be read by per-
severing people. I think it must
seem thin and trivial to anybody
who has had a taste of the fare
offered within the last years.
Financially, the theater may be
ailing. but artistically, it has borne
up nobly under prohibition.
On the whole, audiences are less
boisterous than in the old days.
That may be accounted for by the
fact that certain theaters of today
are so situated that it is necessary
to walk almost a block to reach the
nearest speakeasy.
But in the beginning this started
out to be a discussion Of restaurants,
old and new. I can only say that
Of the places named by Miss Ross
in her list of establishments glorious
and gone, not one ever seemed to
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-04

The United States is country where a shooting in
Mexico is quite stunt, though there are quite
few right here at home.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-04

Wampum was the earliest currency in vogue in
America If these foreign prize fighters keep taking
our money, We may get back to it yet some day.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-04

Our Schools Are Suffering
From the Defects of the
Age; Mechanical Efficiency
Has Become q VeritabIe
ObSeSSi0n.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-04

What is the best way to cleanse a
hair brush?
Put a dash of household ammonia
in some warm water and dip the
brush in it several times, with the
back up. Do not rinse it. This stiff
fens the bristles to that they never
grow soft. Lay the brush on its back
to dry. If the brush has a silver back
do not put it in water, but rub the
bristles in flour until they are clean,
then use soft paper to remove all
the flour Polish the back with sill
yer polish
What Is the value of a drachma?
1t is a Greek coin. The par value,
god, is 1913 cents.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-04

This is the time of year when father begins knock
ing the mud of the golf shoes that he put away last
fall,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-04
Efficiency Is ObSesSion

IN this respect our schools are
T. suffering from the defect of the
age,
Mechanical efficiency, with card
indexes and time clocks, has become
a veritable obsession.
For automobiles, canned goods
and breakfast foods it may be all
right.
For those things which go back
to personality, it is all wrong.
Human progress, which is at once
the excuse and object of education,
still depends on the fact that peo-
pie are not alike, that some can
see where others are blind, and
dare to walk where others are
afraid.
No matter how we'll we may get
along by ignoring personality in
other fields, its development rather
than its suppression must be rec
ogni2ed as the end of education.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-04
Hoover Picks a Winner

One Of the best appointments made by President
Hoover is that of Judge Thomas D. Thacher of New
York to succeed Charles Evans Hughes Jr solicitor
general of the United States 1t is to be assumed that
the senate will welcome the opportunity to confirm
such nomination.
Thatcher Is known in New York as one of the finest
and ablest men on the federal bench position he
earned by brilliant career as an attorney Though
he like his father before him, was member of one
OF the famous old and conservative firms Thomas D.
Thatcher has been an independent and liberal.
He has stood out against the dangerous current
trend of bar and bench to rip the Bill of Rights out of
the Constitution.
That the President should have chosen such a man
for the key post of socitorgeneral is hopeful sign
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-04
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-04
Daily Thought

And who knoweth whether he
shall be wise man or a fool?-
Ecclesiastes 2:19.
The first point Of wisdom Is to
discern that which is false; the
to know that which is true.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-04

me a firSt-class hostelry. I could
name a half dozen now Furnishing
which excel any one on her list.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-04

War is unthinkable That economic rivalries could
provoke is bogy of the Bolsheyik
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-12-12
ANSWERS FILED TO RE-
COUNT PETITIONS

An answer to the petition of
Robert c. Shippers, Republican,
for a recount of the ballots
cast in the recent general cleo
ton in Cecil county, when his
Democratic opponent, Edwin
S. Dorcus, was returned elect
ed, has been filed in the Circuit
Court by William J. Bratton,
Esq, counsel for Mr.. Dorcus.
The answer states that the
petition is not sufficient in law,
and that the charges contained
therein are not sufficiently def
mite and precise to put in is
sue the fairness and accuracy
of the returns of the Board of
Canvassers of Cecil County.
An answer along the same
general lines has been filed by
Walter c. Miller, through his
Attorney, Joshua Clayton, Esq,
to the petition of Harry H. How
ard, Mr.. Miller's Democratic
opponent for County Commits
sioner from the First Commits
sioner District.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-12-12
COURSE FOR BRIDGE
INSPECTORS

In cooperation with the
Maryland State Roads Com
mission, the College of Engi-
neering of the University of
Maryland, will offer an inten-
sive short course to bridge in
spectors of the Commission at
College Park, from December
Is to 20.
The course will cover the
principles of bridge design,
construction and inspection
and will be given by the
faculty of the civil engineering
department.
Evenings will be devoted to
special lectures by prominent
bridge engineers, such as w. C.
Hopkins, of the State Roads
Commission, o. l.. Glover. of
the U. S. Bureau of Public
Roads, and H. H. Allen. of
J. e. Greiner and Company. of
Baltlm0ce.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-12-12
A. Allen Kirk

A. Allen Kirk, a retired bus
mess man of Oxford, Pa, died
Nov. 20, in the University OF
Pa. Hospital, Philada., in the
18th year of his age.
He was a son of Jacob and
Hannah (Brown) Kirk and
was born near Calvert, Cecil
county. Mr.. Kirk for years was
prominently identified with the
business interests of Oxford,
retiring about five years ago.
He is survived by his wife,
who was the former Miss Ella
Benedict, and six children: A..
Rogers, Mrs. George Fredd,
Miss Fannie Kirk, Miss Ruth
Kirk, James and Frank Kirk,
all of Oxford.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-12-12
RISING SUN SCHOOL NEWS

The December meeting of
the Parent-Teachers Associa--
ton was held on Thursday eve
ming, Dec. 4th, in the School
Building. The program was a
Christmas program furnished
by the Elementary School. The
program was very well render
ed and very much enjoyed by
the large group of parents and
friends of the school. Refresh
ments were served by. the re-
freshment committee.
The High School Glee Club
is preparing for a Christmas
song service to be held on Sun
day evening, Dec. 81, in the
Methodist Church.
The teachers and pupils of
the High School decided to dis
continue the practice of giving
gifts this Christmas. Instead
of the respective classes giving
gifts to their home room
teachers, teachers and pupils
are joining in a gift to the
needy of our community. Any
one knowing a family worthy
of such a gift kindly inform the
principal Of the same. If we
don't hear of any needy cases
the donation will be forwarded
to the Cecil County Welfare
Society.
AS a result Of Miss Bennet's
work in our school, children.
have an opportunity to pur-
chase milk in half pint sizes at
school during the noon hour.
This service is being used by a
good many of the pupils of the
school.
During the last month and
the early part of this month
attendance has been dropping
in the high and elementary
school. A great part Of this
is due to sickness but some of it
could be avoided. Parents
please make an effort to have
your children attend school as
regularly as possible. Alb
sence is a very great handicap
to the progress of your child.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-12-12
MARYLAND RACING COM.
MISSION

The Is per cent revenue de-
rived from profits accruing
from racing in the state of
Maryland from the four tracks,
it is reported will fall far be-
low that of past years.
Through taxation of $4,000
daily the, state always is
assured of $4,000, the four
associations being limited to
% days apiece. That is an av-
erage of $4,000 per day for
all except Pimlico, which is
taxed an additional $4,000 for
Baltimore county.
1t is reported that the per
centage from Havre de Grace
in the pari mutual machines
this fall surpassed that of Lau-
rel, Pimlico and Bowie.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-12-12
HELD UNDER HEAVY BAIL

The Coroner's Jury at North
East, summoned to investigate
the auto accident near that
town that occurred on Thanks
giving night, and resulted in
the death of Antonio Francisco
and two of his daughters,
found that the three victims
came to their death through
reckless driving of Dominick
Dinmalo, of Havre de Grace,
who was driving the car con-
tanning the three persons kill
ed. 1t was. recommended that
he be held on a charge of felo-
NOUS homicide, He was taken
before Magistrate George w.
Owens, who held him under
$1,000 bail in three cases, for
action of the Grand Jury. He
gave bond and was released.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-12-12
COMMUNITY FIRE COM
PANY MAKES AN
APPEAL

The Community Fire Com
pany, of Rising Sun, is making
a direct appeal to the public for
funds, in lieu of holding a car
nival this year.
Circular letters have been
sent out announcing that can
vassers will call on as many as
possible Saturday, December
Is, and solicit contributions. If
you are missed, do not be Of
Tended, but just mail your cons
tribution to the Fire Company,
or give it to some member
whom you know.
Fire protection is an impor-
tant asset of any community,
and the expense of upkeep for
equipment is heavy.
You carry insurance to reim-
burse in case of loss by fire.
Give something to help keep
your Fire Company on an eff
ficient basis, as the Company
affords you a means of pre-
venting fire loss.
Watch. for the solicitors and
have your contribution ready
when they call, or send it to the
Fire Company if no one solic-
it's you. ~e.f
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-12-12
ORPHANS COURT

The Orphans Court of Cecil
County met in regular session
Dec. 3, with Chief Judge James
]. McCauley and Asso. Judge J.
Frank Blake on the Bench.
Judge 'McCauley has again
been designated by the Cover
nor as Chief Judge; Judge
Blake succeeded Judge Philip
M. Groves; Associate Judge
Milton S. Seminar was unable
to be present on account of
Hines.
Bonds Approved: Elijah Will
liams, administrator of Horace
Golden; Frances McGonigal,
administrative of Clarence
McGonigal; Grace Wells Price,
administrative of Ella C. Price:
The Farmers Trust Company
of Newark, Del, executor of
William r. E. Hayes.
Accounts Passed: First and
final account of John r.
H. Price, executor of Mary P.
Merritt, and distribution struck
on same; first and final account
of Julia P. Deshane, executrix
OF Mary A. Templeman; first
and final account of Mary Nc
Dougal, executrix of Delena
L. McDougal; second account
of Mary P. Brown, guardian of
Robert H. Brown, Jr.