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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-08-10
CATTLE FOR STATE SHIPPED
FROM CHICAGO

Maryland's consignment of West
ern beef will start moving this week
from Chicago as result of the
settlement Saturday of the livestock
handlers strike in that city, DR..
Thomas B. Symons, director of the
extension service of the University
of Maryland, stated.
The cattle due here represent a
portion of the steers purchased re-
Gently in the drought-stricken West
by the Federal Surplus Relief Cor
poration. The cattle are being dis
tributed through those portions OF.
the country which have available
and acceptable pasture lands.
= Lawrence Westbrook, director of
the Federal Governments rural re-
Mobilization program, offered Mary
land the cattle about a month ago
and Harry Greenstein, State Relief
Administrator accepted them in the
name of the needy.
DR.. Symons, who has taken charge
of the project, said that the first
shipment of twenty-six carloads will
go to Carroll county farmers for
pasturing. The remaining seventy
four carloads, which will complete
the States consignment, will be dis
tributed through other counties.
Farmers will be paid for pasturing
the cattle at rates to be set later.
Due to their poor condition it is ex-
pected that the beeves will not be
ready for slaughtering until October
at the earliest.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-08-10
FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 1884

With the primary a month away
the Republican Gubernatorial can
didates are putting more action into
their campaign.
Sen. Goldsborough, who made a
silent tour down the Eastern Shore
and up again last week is now look
ing to his fences in Western Mary
land.
Harry W. Nice, who has covered
the entire State several times since
he became active in the fight for the
nomination last year, will invade
Western Maryland, Central Mary
land and Southern Maryland during
the week.
H. Webster Smith, who also has
visited every section of the State,
some territory twice, will spend
most of the week in Baltimore, with
occasional trips to nearby county
communities. Wednesday, t h e
sound trucks, each manned by three
speakers, opened his city campaign.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-08-10

The authors and administrators OF
the Farm Credit Administration de-
sire the minimum of Washington
regulation, management and inter-
ference in making available credit
facilities to farmers, according to F.
w. Peck, Cooperative Bank Commits
sioner of the Farm Credit Admins
tration, during a speech before the
Institute of Rural Affairs at Black
burg, Va, on Aug. /.
Mr.. Peck said that the new system
of agricultural credit is still in it's
infancy. sit has a great deal of
past experience to assist in guiding
it," he said. Its personnel is be-
coming better trained and more ia
miliar with the problems day by
day; it's detectives and program of
financing are becoming better under
stood and are receiving the coopera-
ton of those concerned in it's oper-
ations. Those responsible for its
administration realize full we'll that
while some ground has been broken,
there remain many problems to be
solved, many emergency situations to
be met, many difficulties to be ironed
out, many changes in actual opera
tions to be perfected in the interest
of serving more effectively the many
credit needs of agriculture.
I'm this task" Mr.. Peck said, 1--WE
desire the assistance of each individ-
ual and each group honestly con-
cerned with making the system a
success. We are seeking major au-
tonomy of local groups within strict
limits of sound practice and safe
procedure, having in mind that
sound principles are more important
to permanent agriculture than are
emergency expediencies.
Mr.. Peck said that the authors
and administrators of the new farm
credit system have the following OBJ
jectives very definitely in mind:
/. The development of an efficiently
managed farmer-owned and control
led system of cooperative credit for
agriculture, experimenting CONNER
cial credit agencies. 2. Credit
adapted to the varying needs of agri-
ocic hof WI
borrowers to work themselves out of
debt. 3. Credit at reasonable cost
on business basis, without govern
ment subsidy. 4. The equalization
of interest rates in various areas,
making it possible for producers to
utilize the advantages Of the invest
ment market through effective or
ganization.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-08-10

In list Of 100 casually compan-
les published in 1.-THE Spectator" an
authoritative insurance publication,
the keystone Automobile Club Cas-
ualty Company stands second in un-
derwriting profit for 1888.
Fifty-six of the companies listed
failed to make an underwriting prof
it last year, while the Keystone Au-
tomobile Club Casualty Company
showed profit of 24.3 per cent, or
$43O,S16.
Underwriting profit is the barom-
eter by which company's success
can be measured" said Lewis w.
Strahley, General Manager of the
Company, 'and we are proud of the
record achieved in the face of ad-
verse conditions. In the period
covered by The Spectators report
our surplus was increased in the
amount of $321,293. which has been
set up as an additional protection
for our policy holders. and the con-
tingent fund has been increased
$124,422
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-08-10
METHODISTS CONSIDERING
UNITING IN ONE BODY

The approaching Sesqui-Centen-
NAL to be held in Baltimore, October
lola, in addition to celebrating the
15Oth anniversary of its organiza-
tion, plans to discuss bringing into
one body the Methodist Episcopal,
Methodist Episcopal South, and the
Methodist Protestant Churches.
Seven million members with con-
stituency of twenty million are in
volved in the celebration. Commits
sions appointed by the several Cen
eral Conferences have been at work
for some years arranging the der
tails. Bishops William Frazer Nc
Dowell and Edwin DuBose Mouzon
are chairmen Of the Episcopal
groups and DR.. John Calvin Broom
field OF the Methodist Protestant
fzoup.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-08-10
REAL ESTATE TAXES TOO HIGH
IN STATE SAY FARM LEADERS
Deprecated Property Values, Urban
And Rural, Causing Serious
Burden, Joint Committee

Taxes on Maryland real estate
are out of proportion to present val
ues of real property according to
findings of the Joint Tax Committee
of the Maryland State Grange and
the Maryland Farm Bureau Fedora
ton. The committee recently adopt
ed resolutions calling for a fiat tw
enty per cent mark-down in real es-
tate assessments in the State to cor
rect this condition, after study
disclosed that farm real estate has
declined in value approximately
twenty-four per cent since 1928 (the
last general assessment City real
estate has deprecated even more, it
is believed. The Joint Committee
opposes a general re-assessment at
this time because of the heavy cost
involved and recommends fiat
twenty per cent mark-down in as
sessments instead.
Decreased revenue from real es-
tate taxes would be Offset in the
committees recommendations by a
state income tax, changes in the in
heritance taxes, increase in the pari-
mutuel bets tax and use of the state
liquor tax and license revenues to
reduce the levies for school purpos-
es. These proposed changes in the
bases of taxation in the State are
designed as fair and equitable for
the entire population of Maryland,
urban as well as rural" according to
D. G. Harry, Chairman of the Joint
Tax Committee.
The joint committees report is
based upon changing the direction
of the cost of government, in the di-
rection of materially lower burden
per capita than at present. In a
statement issued in support of its
tax recommendations, the committee
states:
while we can find no evidence of
| extravaganza That materially anectS
the tax rate, it is our opinion that
the cost of government in our state
must be reduced. Any large reduc-
ton in the tax rate from this source
can hardly be realized Immediately
since judgment dictates that chang
es should be made slowly, but we
feel that it is imperative that we
change the trend of the cost of gov
eminent in the direction of a mater
tally lower burden per capita than
at present.
when we consider the second
point there seems to be no question
as to the seriousness of the tax bur-
den on real estate in Maryland.
Disregarding the figures of recent
forced sales, the value of farm real
estate in Maryland has increased
only 209o in the past twenty years.
However, farmers taxes have in
creased over 1907 during the same
period"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-08-10
STOP SIGNS

Violation of the Through Traffic
Stop" law by careless or reckless
motorists is responsible for a tight
ening of enforcement measures in
various communities, according to a
warning issued by the Keystone Au-
tomobile CLUB.
j. Maxwell Smith, General Man
ager of the Club, said the authorities
are spurred in their activities by the
attitude of many motorists, who
totally ignore the ''stop" signs, thus
contributing materially to highway
hazards.
stop" signs. according to the
Club officials, should be obeyed liter
ally. In his opinion they constitute
one of the greatest safeguards ever
devised for the motoring public.
Properly observed" he. said, "the
law requiring vehicles 10 stop at
posted intersections will reduce
crossing accidents practically to the
vanishing point. The motorist who
deliberately violates this law can
not expect sympathy from careful
drivers II his actions result In acci-
dent Or lead to his prosecution" !.
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-08-10

To stimulate recovery and en-
ployment, the Administration is pin
ming great hopes on it's new housing
bill, which will go into operation
shortly. Under it, part of mort
gage loans are guaranteed and inter.
est rates lowered-it is thus sup
posed to benefit both lender and Dor.
rover. Its proponents believe il
will liberate $1,000, 100000 of pri-
vate capital and provide employment
for millions.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-08-10

Republican State party chairman
Galen l.. TAFT, fears the four-way
Gubernatorial fight in the approach
ing primary may bring about such
fractional strife as to jeopardize Re-
epublican chances for success in
November, and wants the four as
pirants to get together on Thar
mony" ticket.
He suggested that this might be
accomplished by a Republican COM
mittee on unity, representative OF
the candidates for Governor, of neu-
trail party elements, of young Re-
publicans and of the women"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-08-10

1t has been said that the greatest
tragedy of fire lies in the fact that it
is unnecessary. More than eighty
per cent of all fires, large and small,
are due to someone's oversight
little care, a little thought, perhaps
the spending of little money, would
have prevented them.
Fire prevention is easy-care and
thought are the main essentials.
And every fire that Is prevented
means actual money saved to you.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-08-10
TO INSURE GRIP ON STEERING
WHEEL

When driving on hot days the
hands become perspired and, as a
consequence, slip on the steering
wheel. This may be remedied by
winding strips of gauze tightly
around wheel where hands come in
contact with it, Four strips are
generally used, for sides, top and
bottom. Secure gauze strips by
ringing them at edges with water
proof adhesive tape. Gauze will
absorb perspiration and furnish
steady, comfortable grip, while ad-
hesive will hold gauze in place. It
is impervious to perspiration and,
being secured over gauze, will not
leave wheel sticky when removed,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-08-10
The. National Safety council q

The National Safety Council OBJ
serves that the accident rate keeps
step with the thermometer. With
the coming Of summer, all types Of
accidents, ranging from life-destroy-
ing automobile collisions to cases OF
sunburn. tend to increase. A little
common-aense win solve the problem
these seasonal hazards" present,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-08-10

be made to prevent the accumula-
ton of tax delinquencies.
We are convinced that our rec
concentrations are fair and equitable
for all parts of the State, and that
they will work ont to the advantage
of the entire taxpaying population
of Maryland. urban as well as rural
said Mr., Harry. chairman of the
committee. when the Grange-Farm
Bureau tax program was ANNOUNCED,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-08-10
STATE TAX CHANGES ADVO-
GATED
Joint Committee, Representing Far
mers, Adopts Resolutions Cal
ling For Economy

mers, Adopts Resolutions Cal
ling For Economy
After an extensive study of taxa
ton bases in Maryland and the var
ious revenue-producing forms of
taxation now used in the State, a
series of resolutions advocating tax
changes were adopted on July 16 by
joint committee of the Maryland
State Grange and the Maryland
Farm Bureau Federation. Members
of the Joint Tax Committee are:
D. G. Harry, chairman; E. T. Mas
sey; DIR. T. B. Symons, Extension
Director, University of Maryland;
R. C. F. Weagly; T. s. Anderson;
Charles T. Cockey, Jr., president,
Maryland farm Bureau Federation;
Paul Walker; S. H. DeVault, H. H.
Nuttle, T. Roy Brookes, Master of
the Maryland State Grange; Homer
Remsberg and A. G. Ensor and G.. E.
Wise, Jr., secretary of the joint COM
mittee.
The joint committee recommend
ed the following measures, "to Sc
cure equitable and just taxation pol
icies for the support of State and
local government:
1. Economy Continued scrutiny
of governmental expenditures look
ing towards further reduction and
savings, where possible and feasible,
without impairment of government.
2. Income Tax: Enactment by
the Legislature of an income tax law
on individuals as method of secur-
ing revenue, a portion of which
should be allocated to the counties,
thereby making it possible to lower
the local general property tax.
8. Inheritance Tax: Modification
of the present Maryland inheritance
tax so as to tax property transfers by
gift or Inheritance to both direct or
lineal descendants, and more remote
relatives.
4. Pari-Mutual Bets: Increase the
tax on pari-mutual bets from % to
80.
5. Liquor Tax: Use of State Ii
quoor taxes and license revenues in
reduction of county school tax rate
to the extent, if possible, that no
county shall be required to levy for
school purposes more than 80 cents
per 500 of assessed valuation.
6. Auto Tax: That the motor We
hicles license tax, which is now 80
cents per horsepower, be substantial
ly reduced.
z. Relief: That the counties and
Baltimore City be required to pro-
vide their respective relief costs,
aside from the contributions of the
Federal Government, by some means
of taxation other than general
property tax.
8. Farm Assessments: That in
asmuch as farm real estate in Mary
land has declind in value approx
mately 24% since 1928 (the last
general assessment) we recommend
that the farm real estate assessment
be lowered 2O% by uniform mark
down. We are opposed to a general
reassessment of farm real estate at
the present time because of the
heavy expense it involves.
8. Land and Building Assess
ments: That farm lands and build
ings. be assessed as a unit and that
the assessment of buildings should
be based upon their use for agricul-
tural purposes.
10. Tax Collection: We recon-
mend that there be uniformity
among the counties in respect to tax
collection; that tax bills be so pre-
pared that they will be in the hands
of taxpayers. for payment In the frat
month after the lsYy. or the Arst
month Of the fiscal year; that EFFORT
--.s -
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-08-10
ORPHANS COURT

Bonds Approved-W liner w.
Murphy and Theodore R. Murphy.
administrators of Elmer E. Murphy;
Robert B. Marshall, Jr., administra-
tor of Robert Bromwell Marshall.
Account Passed-First account of
Henry L. Constable, administrator
d. b. n. C. t. a. of Charles G. Nolin.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-08-10

Ethics is the science of living the
good life without any hope Of reward
In the next world.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-08-10

Our opinion of a man doesn't need
to be very pronounced il we don't
have to live with him,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-08-10

Boys have too little time for
choice of what vocation they will
follow. They have to seize the
nearest job.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-08-10

Without soaring hopes and no
ambition one can get through life
quite equally.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-04-28
Indiana in Brief
Lively Spots in the States Happenings Put
Together Short and Sweet


II April and eight children of Lloyd Campbell
N arsud today $33 month standing
them public charity
Funeral
yesterday
The $3 month takes the place of nothing which for time
the his family until few weeks
congress presidential legislation aid former
soldiers
Campbell sufficient
this $50 month"; then
being paid Mr. Campbell patient in hospital at Chicago
regulations Campbell SO of the allowance and
bed complained
of
the money
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-04-28
Death Takes a Holiday

By Times Special
FRANKFORT, April 28.-Crushed
into soft, newly plowed earth by the
cleated wheel of tractor and
stripped of clothing by disks the
machine was drawing, 17-year-old
David Kingery escaped practically
unhurt.
The wheel passed over the youths
head an dshoulders which were
forced into the soft ground. He was
dragged from the seat of the tractor
when a long overcoat he was wear
ing became entangled in moving
parts of the machinery.
Unaided, he regained his feet, and
sought help, while the driverless
tractor continued across the field in
which the youth had been working.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-04-28
~ SAMUEL DASHIELL AM
THOMAS COPE.
United Press STAFF Correspondent

PARIS, April 2S.-The most
pathetic figure in the whole sordid
Stavisky story is Gilbert Romag-
nino. He is the real fall-guy, the
bow who never arrived, who showed
courage when wisdom would have
counseled flight and who was weak
when he should have been strong.
No one knows exactly where he
came farom. He appeared one day
on the Oh ~nps- Elysees, uniformed
| in a camel 6 hair topcoat like so
many of his kind Something had
spoiled his left eye, but on the
whole he was good looking in dark
and sparty way.
Stavisky picked him for his Sec
rotary after the two had met over
some shady deal. When Stavisky
died it is probable Romagnino alone
coluld have told how many millions
of francs had passed from hand to
hand-millions never entered into
account books or marked on check
stubs-and who got them.
OOdNlSky N1dI TTIudy
Hired as a secretary, Romagnino
quickly became handsome AleXan-
der's" confident, counsellor, body
guard, agent, spy, accountant, pal
and stooge. When Stavisky enter
tanned a high parsonage at dinner
in a fashionable cafe, Romagnino
was in the veStibule, waiting for
sign. When this came, he quietly
slipped a roll of banknotes into the
high personage's overcoat.
When Stavisky, overcome by the
ever widening circle of his schemes,
threatened to lose his sense Of pro-
portion or balance, he called in
Romagnini and said: where do
we stand?" Romagnino told him.
The only man who knew Stavis-
ky's real home life, who saw him
rolling on the carpet with his chill
dren in those rare moments when
the swindler was able to forget his
schemes and worries, was Romag-
nino. Like his master, Romagnino
thought in daring terms, was able
to grasp big ideas. Unlike his pro-
tector, he lacked the energy to car
ry out his schemes.
SurrenderS to Police
He served his purpose as a critic
and safety valve. He undoubtedly
thought he was far more necessary
to Stavisky unqueStionably never
fully realized how much he owed to
his Stooge. Romagnio was COM
pletely forgotten in the swindler's
last letters. Worse, Stavisky did
not confide in him, tell him of his
fear and doubts, at the end. He
fled to Chamonix without as much
as word to his long-faithful friend
and servant.
Brutally abandoned, Romagnio
momentariIy lost his control and
gave way to panic. He did the I'M
forgivable thing; ran for protection
to the law and told enough Of what
he knew to avert arrest. He told
plenty, as subsequent developments
demonstrated But after a little
time he knew he was being watched.
The underworld, like an aveng-
ing conscience, waited to find him
alone. Then-but he fooled them.
He had himself arrested and low
languishes in the Sante, the most
abject typ of mantle voluntary
prisoner.
Monday: StaViSky'S Methods.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-04-28
Dog Racing Sought
BIZ Times SnecinL

bW 7 TWBS NpbCTUT
GREENFIELD, April 28.-Hugh
Frye, who proposes to establish
dog racing track near Cumberland,
has filed suit in Hancock circuit
court here asking declaratory
judgment against Frank Stottle-
meyer, county sheriff, whom he says
he fears will interfere with plans to
start the enterprise.
Complaint in the case states that
the racing would be carried on in
strict compliance with the law.
A similar complaint was filed in
the court three years ago. and the
sheriff won.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-04-28
|. u. Loses Suit
BIZ United Press

By United Press
MARION, Ind, April 28-The will
Of Mahlon Powell, former Wabash
resident, which bequeathed $4,000
to Indiana university to endow a
chair of philosophy, was ordered set
aside yesterday by a jury in Grant
superior court here.
The jury found that Mr.. Powell
was of unSound mind when he made
the will.
He died in 1923, leaving an estate
valued at more than $4,000. Attor-
neys for the defendants said the
verdict said the ndw nd ndw ndWn
verdict would be appealed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-04-28
Mother Awaits Penalty

By United Press
HAMMOND, Ind, April 28-With
"a recommendation for mercy, a jury
in city court here returned a guilty
verdict against Mrs. Mary Randozzo,
Al, mother of four children, on a
charge of assauting a pubic school
principal.
The conviction carries penalty
of $25 fine and 100 days in the coun-
ty Jail.
Judge Virgil E. Whitaker said he
would rule Monday on the jury's
recommendation that the Jail SEN
tence be suspended.
Mrs. Randozzo was charged with
aSsaulting Mrs. Ellen Hedden be-
cause the principal had struck the
defendants 8-year-old daughter.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-04-28
Garnishee Law Upheld
BIZ Times SDeci1L

KOKOMO, April 28-Indiana' S
garnishee law is constitutional,
Judge Joseph Grippe of Howard cir
cult court holds. He gave the de-
cision in the case of William Bar
low, who sought to prevent seizure
of part of his wages to satisfy a
judgment for grocery bill.
The suit was against the grocer,
Guy Schwartz, and a constable,
Lewis Kellar.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-04-28

r OS ANGELES, April 28.-The
IL worlds largest public hospital,
twenty stories high, with floor space
of thirty acres, erected at a cost of
$12O00,000, now ministers to the i'll
of Los Angeles county.
The most modern public hospital
on earth, declares Superintendent
Norman R. Martin. 1t has a capa-
city of 2,400 beds, is equipped with
all the latest scientific instruments,
and nearly every service operation
of a large city is duplicated within
its concrete walls.
Annual cost of operation IS
$4,0O0.000, with operation on a
pay what you can" basis.
Five hundred staff surgeons de-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-04-28

vote part of their time to the hos
pitfalls cases and seventy-nine resi-
dent physicians. with 100 internes,
divide full-time day and night duty.
Nearly nine hundred nurses are
on the Institutes rolls and hun
dreds of other workers are employed
as janitors, kitchen and laundry
help, and in caring for the mechan-
ical equipment.
One of the busiest places in the
great building is the maternity
ward.
Especial attention is paid to juve-
nile cases, with bed capacity of $50
for youthful sufferers. In connec-
ton with this ward are a school and
playground.