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Milford chronicle., 1938-08-26

Friday, August 10
Milford, 5; Salisbury, 0.
Dover. 6; Cambridge, 3.
Easton, 5; POcOmOke, 4.
Centreville, S; fredericksburg, /.
Milford chronicle., 1938-08-26

Watch the Milford Giantsl
Milford chronicle., 1938-08-26

Monday, August 22
fredericksburg, z; EastOn, 3.
Dover, 4; Salisbury, 2.
Only games scheduled.
Milford chronicle., 1938-08-26

Group IV boys are engaging In a
spirited battle for the soft ball cham
pionship Of the playground. The Gold
team has won two and the Blue team
has also garnered two victories.
Milford chronicle., 1938-08-26

HEALTH sERvICE-The United
States Public Health Service sum-
married. its research activities under
Title vi Of the Social Security Act.
which will be three years old and
under which an annual appropria-
tion Of $2.000,000 has been made "for
investigation of diseases and prob
lens of sanitation" Under this leg
isIative stimulus, the National In
stitute Of Health, which is the re-
search division of the Service, has
expanded its studies both in field
and laboratory. all directed toward
the common goal Of controlling dis
ease and improving health, and
touching virtually every major sal
lent of the Nations welfare.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-08-12
ELKS CONVENTION
COMES TO A CLOSE
Officers Elected for En-
suing Year; Crisfeld Is
Selected For 1899

The Eighteenth Annual Conyen-
ton of the Maryland, Delaware
and the District of Columbia
State Association of Elks, closed
on Wednesday night with big
street parade as the final feature.
The convention began on Sunday
with interesting sessions daily.
Philip U. Gayaut of Washington
D. c., was chosen president at the
election held on Tuesday. Other
officers named were: First vice
president, Francis ]. Petrott, of
Frederick; second vice-president,
John L. burst Frostburg; third
vice-president. Victor Topkiss, of
Wilmington. DEL; secretary, Cal
vert Hartle. Hagerstown: treasur-
er. John Mosner, Cumberland;
trustee from Washington. John
E. Lynch and trustee at large,
Lewis D. Schroeder, Havre de
Grace.
The closing day of the conven-
ton was marked also by the in
stallation of officers; memorial
services; presentation of past
presidents badge to Calvert Har-
tie; rituaIistic contest; grand ball,
the Elks Toast and other fea-
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-08-12
BIG CAMP MEETING

The week of August IA to II OF
the camp meeting services at
Doub's Woods will include some
very fine attractions, chief of
which will be the return Of the
little girl preacher, Miss Betty
Kramer. Shamokin, Pa. Miss
Betty will soon be seven years of
age. Many hundreds of people
heard Betty last year and have
requested her return this year.
This year the girl preacher
will be here for the first appear
ance on Thursday evening, Aug.
Is and will remain until Sunday
night August 81 She will speak
each night from Thursday to Sun
day and a special service on Sun
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-08-12

Because the sculptor had a FAM.
ty knowledge Of natural history
his model for an arch for Ola
was parliament building had -
changed. He designed it 10 ron
resent beaver with nine yo,,np
but someone pointed out that hoe
vers never have more than 4braa
or four in single litter.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-08-12
day afternoon at 2:SO.

day afternoon at 2::30.
A full program of outstanding
speakers and visiting musicians
has been scheduled for each night
of the week Services viii begin
at s o'clock.
The services in Doub's Woods
is an annual affair under the
auspices of the Church of God and
the pastor, Rev. F. H. Snavely,
but conducted for the benefit and
enjoyment Of the people.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-08-12

lures. At 5 P. NJ, DR.. Edward
James Mccormick, grand exalted
ruler, was honored guest and the
principal speaker at a banquet at
Hotel Alexander. The convention
next year will be held at Crisfeld
Md.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-08-12

The beverage commission of
Trenton, n. J., refused a manufac-
turing company permission to sell
a new product = ice cream con-
tanning 5 to % per cent alcohol
- ruling that it was ''too attrac-
tive to children
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-08-12

why do you want such a big
sink?" asked the plumber.
We'll" explained the man who
was building a new house, when
my wife leaves in the summer,
she's generally gone for a month. ,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03
FOUR YOUTHS HAD
 LUCKY ESCAPE

Cambridge, Mass, March 2-(UP) Though they had been ready to plead guilty, four youths were free today in a supposed $1850 robbery.
 They were exonerated yesterday by Superior Judge Daniel T. O'Con- nell, who refused to accept the guilty pleas and expressed the belief that the alleged victim. Henry L. TWohig, former Somerville city trucking supervisor, had not been robbed at all.
 The quartet, America Zingarelli, IS; William Brennick, 1G; Harold Clough, 19, and Arthur Hiscoe, 18, were charged with conspiracy to rob. An additional charge of armed robbery was pending against Hiscoe and an accessory count against zingarelli.
 In freeing the defendants, all but one of whom had prior criminal rec ords. Judge O'Connell counseled:
 Don't go out of here believing that because of these not guilty findings you have been cleared of all you have done. Many of your acts were wrong. You have been in confinement almost two months and that ought to show you what the law does to those who violate it. Try to get some honest work"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03
D'ANNUNzIO HAD
 NATIONAL HONOR

Gardone, Italy, March 3.-(UP)- Gabrielle D'Annunzio, poet-warrior, was accorded the funeral of na- tional hero today. EHis body was borne aboard the warship Puglia, where it will rest until tomorrow before being placed in a temporary vault until a permanen. mausoleum is completed on Maschio Hill.
 The Puglia. a gift of Premier Beni- to Mussolipi and naval museum, was dismantled and reconstructed in the garden of D'Annunzio's es- tate on Lake Garda here where he died Tuesday night.
 The government declared the day national day of mourning and the last rites were attended by Musso- lini and other high fascist digni- tarieS.
 The body of the dramatist, novel; ist, poet and soldier was placed in walnut casket which was taken on gun carriage to the church of San Nicholas for the funeral mass. Returning with it to the estate. the cortege climbed the steep Maschio Hill and halted in front of 10 vaults containing the bodies of Plume le- gionnaires where D'Annunzio's body eventually will rest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03
Martin Oil Company
 Denied Application
Certificate to Transport Petroleum Between New
 Haven and Waterbury Rejected By Commission

Application of William Martin of Waterbury. doing business as the Martin Oil company, filed with the state public utilities commission last September, was denied in finding of the commission filed Feb. 21, it was announced today. The applica- ton was for a certificate to trans port petroleum and related products as contract carrier between New Haven and Waterbury.
 The announcement of the finding relates:
 The application was assigned for 8 hearing to be held at the office of the commission in Hartford, on October 19, 1887 at 10:30 a. m. of which due notice was given, as on file appears. At said time and place the applicant appeared in person and by counsel. Alfred Martin, brother of the applicant, also ap- peared in favor of the application. Paul J. Goldstein, Esq, represent ing the Connecticut Petroleum Car riers Association, and Peter H. Mor- jensen of Hartford also appeared in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03
MERRITT HIGHWAY
 MYSTERY EVENT

Bridgeport, March 3-CUP)-Spec- ulation continued today over signifi- canoe of a secret conference held between States Attorney Lorin w. Willis and a prominent witness be- fore an extraordinary Fairfield county grand jury Investigating all legged sky-high prices paid for Mer- ritt parkway rights -of-way.
 Willis took Samuel Silberman, Stamford real estate broker, from the stand yesterday and conferred with him privately for nearly an hour.
 Shortly after, subpoena was served of Silberman's secretary, Miss Irene Cheney, Stamford. She ap- peared before the grand jury 20 minutes. It was the first time the jury convened in January that it's deliberations were interrupted in this fashion.
 Assistant State Attorney General Richard F. Corkey took charge of the hearing today. Willis represent ed the state in supreme court hearing at Hartford on the appeal of Frank Palka, condemnde slayer of Q local police officer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03
BOOM
 SPREADS IN MASS.

Boston March 3-CUP)-Pressing 8 the Draft James Roosevelt for Lieutenant Governor" movement in Massachusetts, Charles Maliotis of the democratic state committee to- day had opened Roosevelt head quarters at Boston hotel.
 Maliotis said that at least 100000 citizens throughout the state al- ready have signed a petition asking the presidents secretary-son to take an active part i.l his adopted states politics by seeking the demo- cratic nomination for lieutenant governor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03
NEWS CHUIGHES
Mission Society

The Women's American Baptist Home Mission society's 60th anni- versary was observed yesterday by 75 members and guests of the Women's Missionary and Social Union of the First Baptist church in the church parlors. First Meth odist delegates attended as guests.
 The history of the Home Mis- sion society was traced by Mrs. H. s. Palmer of New Haven who is connected with Baptist work in Connecticut.
 The devotional worship was led by Mrs. Perry Borden. Solos after the meeting were offered by Miss MinkWitz of Bristol. A birthday cake for the society was served and a special sum of money was presented by Miss Cora Rich in memory of Miss Margaret Mc- Whitney. Tribute was paid to Miss McWhinney in talk by Mrs. Adrian L. Mulloy.
 Mrs. J. A. Stone handled the gavel at the meeting. Tea was served by Mrs. Edna Merrills and Mrs. Stewart Cooke. The hostesses were Mrs. David P. Gaines, Min nie Frost, Mrs. J. Russell Put nam and Mrs. Carrie Shader.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03
Cooked" Specimens
 Foil Insect Pests
Invention of Catholic University Curator Excites
 National Interest Among BOtantiSts

asked to prepare paper telling the story of his invention for "Rhodora," the journal of the New England Botanical club, published under the direction of the Gray Herbarium Of Harvard University.
 Previously insect pests in plant collections were controlled by polson- ing the specimens, periodical fumi- gation, the use of repellants or some combination of the three. Poisons are objectionable because they are also poisonous to the botanist. Flu migants may be poisonous, explosive or have diSagreeable odors. Repel- lants are efficient only when used ln conjunction with an insecticide All these methods kill the eggs but only after a long time and eggs de- posted in fruits, such as acorns, are not troubled by these methods.
 Dr. O'Neill found that insects are Killed by heat at comparatively low temperature but because of the low conductiVity of the paper OH Whlch the specimens of plants are mounted the heat is transferred slowly. A temperature of 14O degrees Farenheit or 60 degrees Centigrade VIII Kill insects or eggs in all stages ln period Of four to six hours. Ex- cessive drying of plants is avoided by the noted botanists by placing a pan of water on the lowest shelf of his cabinet.
 Inexpensive
 Dr. O'Neill stated that he believes this method of killing insects is more thorough and more rapid and less expensive than any known method" The cabinet is the same size as those used in the usual her. barium and has capacity of 5000 to 5000 mounted or unmounted specimens for single heating. Dr. ONeil experimented with his ap- paratus since June, 1883, before making public his findings as to its effectiveness. During that time he has treated nearly 100000 sheets of plants as well as a collection of fungi with a record of no pests dis covered in the herbarium since that date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03
GAIN OF 8 SPCT.
 IN FARM CASH
 SHOWN FOR BY
Seventh of Total Income Goes to Texas and
 California
BY FRED BAILEY Limited Press Staff COrresDOndent)

NOHAtCu AECSS Otau OUTEcSpOnucUCJ
 Washington, March 3 - (Up)- California and Texas farmers, com- bined, produced nearly IS per cent of the nations agricultural income last year, according to Department of Agriculture reports.
 California farmers had the high est income, $586, 1921 ,00O, followed by Texans with $498, 8,8O9 0O0. The total for all states, exclusive of govern ment benefit payments, was $8,154,- 900 1000.
 An increase of 8 per cent in cash farm income last year was due, the department said, to larger receipts from crops and to an $80000, 900 increase over 1886 in government benefit payments.
 Income Up Half Billion;
 Income from the sale of crops and livestock increased 5$21 ,000, ,0O0 over the $7,633, 100000 received from the same source in 1886. Govern ment benefit payments, meanwhile, increased from $287,OOO,0OO in 1886 to $367 100000 in 1887.
 Farmers received a cash income of $3,882, 100000 from crops and $4, ,272, 100000 from sale of livestock and livestock products last year. In 1886 the cash income from these sources was $3,462. .000,00 from crops and $4,17l, 100000 from livestock and livestock products.
 Five of the six major geograph- ical sections of the country partic- ipated in income gains over 1886. The northwest central states - Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas-showed l per cent decline.
 A 28 per cent increase in receipts from crops in that section was more than offset by an per cent decrease in receipts from livestock and livestock products. South Da- kota income declined II per cent; Iowa, 9 per cent, and Nbraska, 8, exclusive of government payments.
 Only four other states showed a decline in farm income last year. They were: Louisiana, 2 per cent; Missouri, 5; Mississippi, 13; Geor- gia, 6, and South Carolina, 4 per cent.
 Kentucky and Florida Lead
 Largest gains ill income from sale of farm products were shown by Kentucky and Florida, "A per cent; Texas, 21; North Dakota, 12: Michigan, 13; Pennsylvania, IA; North Carolina, 13: Colorado and Oregon, IS; Oklahoma, q, and Washington, 15 per cent
 California farmers received $359,- 228,000 from crops and $227, ,694, ,0O0 from the sale of livestock and live stock products. Texas farmers re- ceived $314,332,000 from crops and $l84, ATT, ,000 from livestock and live stock products.
 Other leading states were:
 Illinois, $158,317,O00 from crops and $298,869,0O0 from livestock; Wisconsin, $34,397, ,O00 from crops and $279,352,000 from livestock; Ohio, $86,631 ,O00 from crops and $225, ,458,000 from livestock; Indiana, $66,299, 300 from crops and $209, ,924,- 900 from livestock.
 New York. $71, ,788,0O0 from crops and $2l2,301, ,0OO from livestock; Pennsylvania, $6S, ,791, ,OOO from crops and $188.629,00O from livestock; Missouri, $64,33l ,000 from crops and $l93, ,594,000 fro mlivestock; Iowa, $67,202,000 from crops and $42l,- 729,000 from livestock; Kansas, $142, ,728,000 from crops and $176,- 253, ,000 from livestock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03
BUS COMPANY
 TO END SERVICE

Providence. R. l., March 3.-(UP) The New England Transportation company, a subsidiary of New Ha- ven railroad, will abandon passenger bus service between Providence and Washington (R. I) on March 12, the state public utilities division an- nounced today.
 The state board granted the con- pany permission to abandon the line following hearing Dec. g. The com- pany, in a petition, contended de- creasing patronage resulted in op- eration of the service at loss.
 The bus service was all that re- rnained of one of the first trans portation companies in this country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03
(SDeciaI to The DemocraD

Washington, D. C., March 3.-The leading botaniStS and curators of museums and herbariumS in the United States are visiting the Lang lois Herbarium at the Catholic Uni versity of American in Washington, D. C., to view the invention of the Rev. Dr. Hugh O'Neill, it's curator and a member of .he department ot biology, for the destruction of pests and the preservation of plants in collections.
 Faced with the necessity of pre- serving his own collection against the ravages of insect pests and find ing poisons and fumigants ineftec- tive and objectionable, Father o. Neill had a steel cabinet built with proper insulation and, with the aid the university electrician, installed 8 heating apparatus. He now cooks" his specimens before plac- ing them on his shelves and his difficulties seem to have been ended.
 "Rhodora"
 The apparatus is simple, inexpen- sive and efficient. pr. O'Neill was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03

person.
 It appeared at the hearing that the applicant holds no contract with any shipper for the employment of the applied for transportation serv- ice, but he stated that if the appli- cation were granted, such a shipper would enter into written contract with the applicant, providing for the transportation of fuel oil be- tween New Haven and Waterbury, at rate of $560 per round trip for the full truck load of 1,40O gallons. This rate averages about 13 cents mile each way to cover the cost Of operation of a truck having a carrying capacity of 10000 lbs and also compensation to the applicant. His indicated rate appears low in the light of the commissions eX- animation into the cost of operating heavy type of equipment. (See Docket 6325A, effective April 15, 1887. in the matter of order estab- fishing minimum rates for motor contract carriers for transportation Of bituminous coal, Appendix c, with the minimum rate from New Haven to Waterbury fixed at 99 cents per ton or $8.42 for a round trip.
 The applicant had filed applica- ton No. 3337 with the Commission for certificate to transport oil as 6 motor common carrier, which ap- plication was denied under date of September 27, 1887 based upon the failure of the applicant to show that public convenience and neces- sity required the operator of the motor common carrier service ap- piled for. The shipper he proposed to serve under that denied appli- cation was the same shipper he pro- poses to serve under the instant application. It is apparent upon con- sidering the transcript of the testi- mony presented at the hearings up- on the denied application, and in- stant application, that the latter was filed as mere subterfuge to overcome the denial of the appli- cation for common carrier. For that reason, and because the grant, ing of the application would be in effect a rescission of the commits Sion's finding on the earlier apph- cation of the applicant, without cause therefor having been shown, the commission finds that the in- stant application should be and it hereby is denied.
 We hereby direct that notice of the foregoing be given by the Sec retary of this commission by for Warding true and correct copies thereof to parties in interest, and que return make.
 Dated at Hartford, Feb. 21, 1888. J. w. Alsop,
 EdWy L. Taylor,
 Alvan Waldo Hyde.
 Public Utilities Commission. At true copy. Attest:
 R. c. Schneider,
 Secretary, Public Utilities Com mission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03
Smoke Eaters

%, to be a fireman" seems to be the refrain these days. At yesterdays meeting of the fire board, no less than Is men sub mitted their applications for ap- pointment to the force. They join the several hundreds of others whose names are already on file.
 Meantime, more applications ap- pear daily at the office of the city clerk to secure the necessary ap- plication forms.
 Yesterdays hopefuls were Fer dinand Veillette, Bartholomew Shea, Thomas F. O'Leary, Robert B. James, John K. Ruggiero, James F. Sheehan, Vincent Mag ziotti, Henry Doolan, Lucien Mile stead, Thomas F. Reidy. Joseph J. Lucas, Edward P. Goggin, Mau- rice J. Geghan, George Frageau and John E. Wilkinson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
Off From D. L.

The name of William Burnes, 2l, of Wolcott street, one of two survivors of the East Main street gas station explosion which took two lives last month, has been removed from the danger list at St. Mary's hospital. He is on his way to recovery.
 Still in the hospital with Burnes is Richard Hager, g, of Gates avenue, attendant at the Cities Service station at East Main and Wolcott streets, who was less ser iously burned.
 The explosion, which occurred Feb. ?, brought fatal burns to Andrew Biondi, 19, and Armand Ciano, 20. Authorities blamed an accumulation of fumes from a leaking alcohol drum for the fatal blast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03
Two Hit!

Two youngsters escaped injury yesterday afternoon when struck by an automobile at Willow street and Mitchell avenue. The two were Reggie Greene, 4, of 318 West Mani street, and Ephraim Alex ander, g, of 31 Adams street.
 The driver of the car, Alfred Dube, g, of 1855 Watertown ave- nue, told police that the boys ran into the path of his car from be- hind a line of parked cars. The two were examined at St. Mary's Hospital but no injury was found. No arrest was made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03
JEWISH FARMERS
 INCREASE IN U. s.
Rural Population Now Ex= ceeds 100000 Latest
 Census Indicates

Dr. Gabriel Davidson, general manager of the Jewish Agricultural society, has just issued report showing that the Jewish farmers in the United States have made fur ther progress during 1887. The re- port deals with the work of the Jewish Agricultural society in its efforts to expand and strengthen the American Jewish farming class.
 In 1900, when the society was founded, there were about 200 Jew ish farm families in the United States. Today there is Jewish farm population approximateing 100000, and there are Jewish farmers in practically all of the forty-eight states.
 12,313 Loans
 Dr. Davidson points out that since its founding the society has granted 12,313 loans aggregating $7,513,000 to Jewish farmers in forty-eight states. These loans are made on subsidiary security, repayment is spread over pegiod of years and there is no ex- action of bonus or commission or payment of renewal charges. The report stresses that the society's aim is ito make such loans as connot be obtained elsewhere also that loans are made for service and not for profit"
 Through its farm settlement de- partment the society guides and aids Jews who desire to go into farming. Last year .947 sought this depart ment's service. In the past twenty years, the post war period, 20,336 applications were received by the so- ciety for advice as to settling on farms. During the same period, the society has been responsible in one way or another for the establishment on farms of 10000 persons in fifteen states. The future of the Jewish farm youth is giving the society special concern. With more of them reaching maturity" state the report, "this problem assumes larger di- mansions. farmers who come up from the ranks add strength and vitality to the Jewish farm move ment." This phase will claim more of the society's attention in the fu- ture.
 Refugees Aided
 During the year, III German Jew ish refugees sought the societys ad- vice on farming possibilities. Some represent groups. Eleven refugee families were established on farms. Ten refugee youths were placed in farm jobs. Twenty.three refugee farm families were visited by the so- ciety's agents. This phase also is making increasing demands on the society's service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-03
GERMAN BAND
 PLAYS RIGHT TUNE

New York, March 3.-(UP)-A six-piece German band amused the inmates of detention pen in Brooklyn court with a brief con- cert, while its members awaited arraignment before Magistrate Mat thew J. Troy on disorderly conduct charges. A court attendant told the musicians that the magistrate was Irish. The strains of When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" preceded the bandsmen into the judicial chamber. They lined up before Troy, who said: T like music. Sen- tence suspended"