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The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-03-20

LONDON, March 18-Great Brit ain is rushing plans to beat the Americans in flight around the world!a The Evening News says it had been planned to start the Brit ish flight April 15, but that the date has been put ahead.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-03-20

WASHINGTON, March 19. - The Senate confirmed the nominations of Curtis D. Wilbur of California as Secretary of the Navy and Hugh S. Gibson, as Minister to Switzerland. Both nominations were confirmed by the House last week.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-03-20

WASHINGTON, March 1S.- w.. F. Thompson, editor of the Fairbanks News-Miner, accompanied Delegate Sutherland on conference with President Coolidge on Alaskan mat ters.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-03-20

SEATTLE, March 19-Stabbed near the heart during friendly scuffle with his wife Saturday night James Henry, street car motor man, died this morning.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-03-20

SEATTLE The Queen sailed north Wednesday morning with 175 passengers including crews for Killisnoo, Chomley, Big Port Walt CT. Excursion Inlet, Yes Bay, New Fort Walter, Passengers booked for Wrangell are: M. Mclaughlin, P. Loyegren, A. c. Moe.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-03-20

WASHINGTON, March 19-De- stroyers of the Asiatic and scouting fleets will be placed at the disposal of the Army's aviators during the around the world aeroplane expedi- tion. Destroyers will be distributed in the Yellow Sea and through the Japanese archipelago for the first part of the flight.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-03-20

WASHINGTON, March 19.- The House Committee Investigating the Shipping Board is restricted to spend $25,000 in their inquiry.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-03-20

EUGENE, March 20--Lieut. Eric Nelson, the fourth member of the Army's world flyers, landed here at four yesterday afternoon.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-03-20

SEATTLE, March 18-The cut. ters Algonquin and Haida will sai April for Dutch Harbor in con. nection with the flight.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-03-20

WASHINGTON, March 19. De- claring that the Navy had every thing to gain and nothing to lose Sec retary Roosevelt urged acceptance of the site of the proposed naval base at Alameda, California.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-03-20

WASHINGTON, March 2O-The House Naval Committee turned down the plan for a naval base at Alameda. Cal.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-03-20

SACRAMENTO, March 1S-The second days flight of the Army's aroused the world journey started at 9:48 a. m.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-03-20

NEW YORK-Thirty-fo million dollars in income taxes were paid last Saturday by residents of New York City.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-03-20

SAN FRANCISCO, March20-Cur- tis Wilbur was sworn in as Secretary of the Navy late yesterday afternoon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01
EVERETT STILL IN
TROUBLE
May File More Charges on
Building Activities

Investigation OF the activities Of
c. d. Everett. with the view Of FL
Ing additional charges. was under
way Saturday. according 20 Roland
Bartiing. deputy prosecuting atior.
ney. who filed complaint charging
the alleged bungalow builder with
grand larceny IN Justice court Fri.
day.
Everett wRz being held IN tho
county jaii under 1880 bond.
Mrs. ceceiia Lindgrcn. 4452 Beach
drive. who made tho first complaint
against Everett. was called In by
Bartling for additional evidence. She
denied that she had asked Everett TO
falslfy receipts for labor and mate.
rial or TO change the amount OF tho
contrac, price. which resulted In tho
Providence Loan association incrcas.
ing its loan on the building under
construction from $4,000 10 $4,000.
Everett charged he had made tho
alterations In building plans and had
padded the accounts az hor request.
She said Il was done without her
knowledge.
BaftlIng was Investigating Ever.
ett's activities last summer. when he
started construction OF Is homes in
West Seattle and failed 10 complete
them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01
FAME ARRIVES
THRU DEATH
Former Seattle Girl Kills
Self: Publishers Rush

Famc staikel saturday beside the
bier Of vallle nelasco Martin. former
Seattle girl. according her cold clay
The smllc IL had denied her in life,
Cyanide OF potassium. mixed with
shoe polish. ended vailie's life this
week, Heartbeak over an unrc.
Quilted love. coupled with failure to
make Broadway appreciate her liter
AIRY efforts. made the girl seek and
find death.
To-day. as she was buried IN Wood.
lawn cemetery, agents Of publishing
houses were offering her mother
81 900 for publication rights. $500 for
The movie rights and 80 per cent
royalties on Tho Musings OF a Mis-.
led Maid"--ihe book Nallic wrote but
could not sell. Tho mother may have
20 take one OF the offers 20 support
herself and her lsyear.old son.
rallle was niece OF David BE
hsco. When she leit Seattle and
went TO New York her famous uncle
gave her a small part. coms,oek
4 Guest gave her other tiny onpor
tuni,ies. But vallle wanted 70 write.
SO she wrote. But the stories all
came back.
Now. as her body lies IN the earth.
Fame stands above Il. according her
The hooking smile denied her in life
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01
JUDGE MARRIES
Alaska Jurist Weds Woman
Employe Of Office

II was discovered Saturday that
romance can thrive even in the aus.
,cre atmosphere Of a federal court.
house. when tho wedding OF Judge T.
N. Reed. Of the federal court at Ju.
ncau. Alaslsn. 10 Airs. John i. Pugh.
was. announced. Tho bride was tho
widow OF John +. Pugh. collector Of
customs for Alaska. who lost his life
in tho wreck OF the Princess Sophia
In November. 1918.
After the death OF her husband.
Mrs. Pugh accepted the position Of
deputy federal clerk at juneau. Later
II was noticed that the court began
TO make frequent visits to the clerks
office, and when the couple left for
Seattle few weeks ago. II was gen.
orally understood that tho case would
be settled out OF court.
The couple were married here Sun
day at Christ Episcopal church by
the Rev. Paul y. James. Only reia.
tiycs and few intimate friends were
present. The couple viii take a short
trip to California and will sail for Ju.
neau about March 10.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01
animal AILMENT
HURTSSTATE
California Registers Protest
Against EmbargoeS

OAKLAND. Cal. March i.--cali-
foruia officials today appealed 20
Secretary OF Agriculture Wallace 70
assist In aliaysng the hystsria in
other states resulting from tho out
hrrak OF hoof and mouth disease In
California
eEmbargoes have been placed by
several states on cattle shipments
from California. TO which there Is
iittle official objection. But some
states. notably Nevada and Arizona.
/, was pointed out. hare gone 50 far
a. 70 prohibit importation from
California Of farm implements and
machinery. farm products Of yari-
Gus kinds and similar commodities
This Is working great hardship
on California and is unnecessary.
declared G. n. Heckc. state director
OF agriculture.
California stock r1iserS admittedly
were facing today tho hardest year
pf the recent history Of the Indus
Try as result Of the hoof and
mouth epidemic among their stock
and the unusual drought which has
affected an sections OF the state.
Fred Is scarce. and altho this Is
USUALLY the rainy season Of the
,Sar. IN many places tho hills are
stilI dry and scared as result, Of
lack Of water.
A survey OF the probable summer
water supply IS being made 10 de-
termIne. in advance. what situation
The state viii face during the sum-
nrer months.
Destruction Of infected herds con
tinued today Three hundred head
Of stock were destroyed yesterday
near Oakland. Thirty-fivo other
herds are awaiting slaughter.
There has been no spread OF the
disease outside OF the infected AREA.
which Is composed Of Alameda
Contra Costa. .sara and .solanc
Cofnftfa ssa..
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01
POLICE STAGING
OWN ELECTION
Departmental Politics Is
Featured by Attacks

The mayoralty fight was dwnrfed
90 insignificance temporarily satur-
day. when the entire police depart.
ment began balloting on the election
Of three members Of the police pen
sion fund board. Mud singing. Will.
fication. and charges Of inefficlency
and mishandling n fund OF $4,000
married. the opening OF the voting.
The miniature election is for the
purpose of eiecting a new set Of
officers to supervise the pension
fund. TO which every officer must
contribute IL per cent OF his
wages.
signs were posted about the as
sembly room advising the police
men 70 vote for various candidates.
EIxteen cops are seeking the three
vacancies, which few years ago
were avoided with great effort by
eligible men, as no salaries are
paid.
Patrolnan Kenneth l.. Webb. one
Of the candidates. accused the in.
curnbent members Of the board.
lieutenant Gus Hasselblad and Ser
geants r. +. Keefe and w. j.
strecker, Of lack Of ability" in
handling police pension affairs, and
also charges mLshandling OF a 49,
coo fund.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01
Coed VoduiI
Program Hit
First Night
Varied Skits Are Well
Received at ~"


That the Junior Girls. vodyil r.
better than any ever given. IS the
opinion Of those who ihronged 20
MsAny hall at tho university last
night Tho songs and dances which
thrilled the audience had all tho at-
mospherc OF being the productions
Of professionals.
Baxter Fetch riyaicd Rudolph.
himself. when he and Alice Reyn-
olds presented the tango In 'Harie.
duinndo IN Green and Orange"
This delightful musical comedy was
written by Glen Hughes OF the
dramatic art department.
The audience brcathed IN gasps
and sighs a. Gregory Morris and
Clarence shrecvcs tumblcd about.
over and thru each other. Many a
giggle escaped as Juliet Glenn and
Fred Marcus auarrclcd with each
ottiil1F about ''si,tin' In the Corner"
and finally showed how 70 make
two dates grow whore no date grew
before. Sweet Secrets and Sour
Grapes" spared no ono II any gossip
was known.
Just U.s. by Kecfcr's bunch.
showed how -four boys could u nat
urai in A fiat" A dance ensemble.
written by Phil Hinley. was the
grand finale.
Contrary 10 prcviou. years. a sec.
ond performance Will be given TO.
night, in order 20 accommodate the
many who wish to sec this produc.
ton put on by the junior class.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01
Yoo-Hoo, Skinnay! No
More School Exams
Educators Rule Out "Unsound, Mean
ingless' Written Tests for Children

examination system was suggested.
A plea FOR instruction in code Of
world patriotism. which Will develop
positive appreciation Of tho rights
Of other nations" was made before
group conference by Augustus o.
Thomas. commissioner Of education
IN Maine
III We teach tho children IN early
years the virtues Of justice ana fair.
moss underlying righ, world relation.
ships. this generation win outlaw
war as iboroly as an earlier genera
lion outlawcd the duel he said. The
final business session n tie eonven.
ton was scheduled for Saturday.
william !. Cooper. superintendent
Of schools IN Fresno, Cal. urged
adoption % a six.ycar elementary
school course ~ replace The present
eight.year program. and the develop
ment Of the junior high school
scheme into a four.ycar course.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01

CHICAGO. March /. The stu.
denis' millennium the day when
there VIII be- no exams Is coming on
apacc. IN the view Of educators.
Speakers before tho annual con.
yen,ion Of tho department of super
iniendenco. National Educational as.
sociation. today ruled out the perl
odie examination. "and oil is moral
hnxarda." 40 unsound. unsclentifle
and generally meaningless. For
tho examination mark. Il seems. has
been proved by years Of testing by
educational psychologists TO have
absolutely no fixed relation 20 men.
nj capacity or intellectual ability"
Tho reicntiye capacity Of tho stu.
dent never II accurately indicated
by the written examination" said
Prof r. y, Freeman OF the uniyer.
city Of Chicago.
A scheme for scientific measure.
ment o. intelligence 10 replace the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01
Church Difference Is
Basis of Divorce Suit

NEW YORK. March 1.-For the
IN first time the fundamentalist-
modcrnist schism in the Episcopal
church has invaded the home and
become the cause OF divorce.
William II. Griffin. New York
lawyer. has answered his wife's
suit for divorce by asserting that
their differences arc due 10 the
fact that Mrs. Griffin Is modern
ist. while he has been and remains
n fundamentals.
In her complaint Mrs. Griffin
charged misconduct at Atlantic
City. and TINT her husband failed
TO show her affection. But Griffin
says the trouble is due 10 "the
plaintiffs views regarding re-
llEion."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01

They were married in New Or
leans in 1906.
Tho Plaintiff favors the school
OF thought OF which the Rev.
stickney Grant is the most con
splcuous exponent.
AZ tho present time Mr.. Crit
fms 1i.yearold daughter. thru
her mothers influence. has
reached state OF mind in which
she refuses 10 accompany her
father. an orthodox Eniscopalian
and member OF the diocesan organ.
izatlons. to church. declaring that
she does not believe in the divin.
liy Of Christ. the miracles and nu-
mefous other articles OF recog-
nized Christian faith.n the law.
yer's answer. submitted by law
partner. reads in part.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01
FR0LIC PLANNED
Franklin High Alumni viii
Get Together

The annual jubilee OF the Frank.
lin high school alumni will be held
on "Wednesday, March 5. at the
schools lunch room.
The program will start az $50
o'clock with n dinner dance. An
elaborate program OF vaudeville acts
have been arranged by tho commit
tee. John Chapman. president OF the
alumni association, is assisted by a
committee consisting OF Albert WI.
son. Jack Mulhern. John Miner.
Serolotte Phelps. Ellen Phelps. Dor.
othy Hurd and Miss Chambers, fac
ulty alumni adviser
The coming Jubilee win he the
tenth annual celebration OF the
alumni.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01
LIBEL THREAT is
ISSUED
Magee Demands Retraction
From "The Nation"

NEW YORK. March l,-caH c.
Magce. editor OF tho Mhucraue.
y. 81. state Tribune. has wired.
threatening The Nation. weekly
periodical. with libel action " It
does no, rc,ract. explain and fully
apologize for an editorial attack.
Ing Masee.
Magee. testIfying in tho oil scan.
Dial probe at washington. opening
up the whole case by declaring. that
in 1890 Albert FaI was broke.
whereas two years later he had and
was spending thousands o. dollars,
II was tracing this money that
has led 10 all the findings OF the
senate committee.
II was testimony before the com.
mittec on his sale OF the Aihuerquc
Journal that served az tho basis OF
an editorial IN The Nation. using
Magee. nc says. "as an Illustration
OF \ ftnai hlacknaiier.
The editorial alleges Mageo sold
hts newspaper 10 tho Standard on
company and Magec has nent a
telegram to The Nation. saying that
nothing less than fun. complete
and immediate rrtraetion Is accept.
abic to me-"
Declaring thA, The Nations cdl.
torial = ''wanion libel Mngee cites
his long fisht for freedom Of the
press. declaring Tho facts as stated
in the editorial arr utterly false"
and recounts the work no did in CO
operation with the committee IN.
vesiigating the oil leases md con.
cludca with an earnest demand for
''vindicaiion" by tho pen OF the cdI.
tor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01
Cynthia Grey
Someone With Perverted Sease of Humor Clips
School Girls Braid While she Was on Second
Ave; Mother Writes 10 Warn Other Girls Who
Haze Not Bobbcd Their Hair

Dear Miss Grey: | am writing you of an mpeasanness
that occurred TO daughter high school girl on the
streets of Seattle Saturday morning February 10TH about
10 80.
She has long hair and has never had il cut We were
walking Pike st. and turned down the west side Of
Second ave. and place between Pike and the Arcade
entrance cut one strand of her braid
can't understand how anyone could cut her hair rs she
her hair under her coat and her hat brm extends
over her coat collar that no hair shows
/ writing this that others who do not care for
bobbed hair may protect IL from such fendish destIue-
ton A MOTHER.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01
TRIAL
DATE SET
Roadhouse Owners TO Face
Jury March 20

Al G. Austin and J. C. Dean. pro.
prietors OF Tho Grove roadhouse,
who were indicted for being iolnllsts
BY the latA King county grand jury
win 30 tried la superior court on
March 20.
Trial OF four ether indicted persons
was sct Saturday By Prosecutor Msl.
colin Douglas. They aro Paul and
Ethel Rappaport. charged with be.
ing 3ointlsia. 20 be tried March III
Demos Melton and Gust Pappas.
charged with being common gam.
hlerr. TO bs tried March ~.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01
News Stand Thief
Caught in Attempt

Quick.wittcd action of Isaac Bit.
ram. 11-ycnr-old ncwsbov. resulted
in the capture Of pete Rodlg. Sc.
alleged news stand robber. at Third
ave. and james a., Saturday morn
ing Rodlg grabbed two papers and
"A nickel and started 20 run. Bit
ram saw him and dashed across the
street 10 where patrolman p. p.
Nike was standing.
Vike caught Hodlg and Jailed him
on n charge OF dlsordcrly conduct
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01
Wishes to
Lonate Rnddu


Dear Miss Grey. would Ike
very much 20 have you do mr. u
favor. am an cx-rcaident Of Sc
attic and am az present a soldier
I was az Camp LAWS during the
last part Of the war.
Several years ago left Seattle
ana my partner have written
many times 10 him and can &c, no
answer and my letters arc returned
would like very much 20 set IN
touch with him for our mutual
benefit ! know he reads your eol-
umn and will sce anything "a r. ~
viii YOU please insert this notice:
Lauia II. smlsh-9.s wesley y IN
U. Il army, Company r. 18th Y. :,
Infantry. Fort Omaha. Nch. Write
and rend your address
The numbers 30 are for iden'
LITIGATION. az they refer 20 a past
event. and 10 viii recosnigc them.
Thank you. l. W. J.
H. II. NJ cannot priai names
aid ad3resscs Of firms Va fhis col.
umn. CYNTHIA GREY
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01
BUY UP CANNERY
Skinner & Eddy Officials
Get Ketchikan Plant

a group OF Seattle men. composed
principally OF officers Of the Skinner
& Eddy ShipbuIlding Co. has ptir.
chased the 100000 Sunday Point
Packing Co.'s salmon cannery at
Ketchikan. according TO an m.
nouneemcnt by Victor III. Ellen.
dahl. president OF tho purchasing
company and vice president Of the
Skinner & Eddy Co.
The Sunday Point plant turned
out $4,000 cases OF salmon In
1873. the largest single output OF
the year. Tho now company will
have Its own fishing and trap
facilities and win not depend on
the open market for any Of Its
pack.
Control OF the corporation was de.
iivered by Charles II. Black OF the
Seattle Hardware CO.. for the sellers.
Besides Eifendahl. tho purchasers
include p. T.. Harris. vice presi.
dent; l.. y. 5tewman, secretary:
Thad Sweet. Henry seaDorn. Roy
Douglas and G. ]. Alexander.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01
AnSicers a
Bachelor

Dear Miss Grey; ! ann prompted
20 reply 10 "a Bachelor" who claims
that bachelors. aa rule. arc ex-
tromely selfish. This u true IN
numerous Instances. but believe
that many sincere bachelors do not
wish 10 marry Tor financial reasons
selfishneas appears TO be the out
standing eause % No many men re-
naming bachelors who are fully
able TO support a wife properly. on
the other hand. men 81 small means
hesitate before they become married
Tor no other reason than their in
ability 20 be good providers.
II II logical 10 assume that II n
mans ability permits him only 60
mako a sufficient amount % money
90 cover hls immediate personal cX-
ponsos. he would hardly feel at llb-
crty 20 assume the responsibility for
trying to support another. unhar.
pincss and discomfort IN tho home
would l,o tho invariable result 81 a
marriage under such circumstances.
and perhaps might end in the d.
yorec court.
Combining yourself 20 the hare ne
cessitles OF llfe can bo tolerated
better alone. but 70 deprive your
wife Of tho necessary Injuries that
this day and ago demand u hardly
conducive to happiness
Yours truly. a READER
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01
DESTROY STILLS
Sheriff Demolishes Group Of
Contraband Coppers

Disabled American veterans were
rejoicing and lot Of moonshIners
were weeping Saturday as the ax
squad. head by Sheriff Matt Star
witch. made junk copper out Of 100
beautiful stills.
The stills were gathered In by
starwich's men during the past five
months in raids In all parts OF the
county and city.
After being chopped full OF holes
The stills were turned over 10 the
disabled veterans for sale as junk
copper Some beautiful specimens
Of the siillmakers' art were dc.
stroyed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01
MRS. LINDSEY IS
GIVEN DIVORCE
Accuses Spouse Of Flirting,
Awarded Decree

Mrs Winnie nraden Lindsey, FOR.
merly successful manager OF county
and state fairs. has found marriage
llfo moro OF a trial and task than
business life. so she filed suit Fri,
day for divorce from Hiram Lind.
soy, University district grocer
she alleges extreme cruelty, that
he fliytcd with other women. and
LEI, her unattended at dances, and
therefore she wants a divorce 800
a month alimony and $3.50 suit
money aud like sum In attorney
fees.
Lindsey denies tho accusations,
and says his wife has been ~, that
she thrice attempted suicide and
that she was suporscnsiuye and
Jealous
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01
FARM BODY 0. K. out FOR OFFICE
MoNary Export Price Bill
Reported Into Senate

WASHINGTON. March I. - The
MeNary bill providing for 100000.
900 agricultural export corporation
was fayorably reported by the senate
committee on agriculture today.
Tho bill was amended IN commit.
fse 10 reduce tho operation period
from ten 20 five years. Tho cor.
poration. directed by q commission
beaded by the secretaries OF agricui-
inro. commerce ana treasury. would
b authorized 10 maintain a fair price
for farm products by balancing the
export Of tho surplus
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01
Volunteers Move
to New Quarters

Removed from their old headquar.
tiers NJ 70 Washington st.. tho volun-
ieers Of America industrial and relief
departments will open new quarters
in the Buiterwerth building. 1921
First ave. Monday. Mrs. Fred a.
Lindsay. wife of Col. Lindsay. rcgl.
mental commander OF the Pacific
Northwest district. win personally d.
rect tho two departments in their
new quarteu.
The old headquarters on Washing.
ton Il. arc to be occupied by tho fed.
crai and state employment service
bureau.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01
Bootleg BarOnS File
Income Tax Returns

7 0S ANGELES, Cal. March 1.--Folowing the an
IL nouncement from the internal bureau that
booeggers expected TO pay income tax and that
federal authorities would keep the source Of their income
secret 200 bootleggers in Southern California district
have filed income tax returns, it announced today
In explaining the bootleg" tax column Collector Good
cell said:
THE booteggers return is treated the same as any
other return and the Of his income reported 10
this office is held in strict confidence is that of all
other returns"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01
BANDITS ACTIVE
Holdup Nets $40; Robber
Climbs Up Ladder

Held up by n bandit at Rainier
ave and Judkins st.. Friday night.
George Burns. ii15 sturgis road.
was robbed Of $50. no reported 10
the police.
A burglar used ladder 10 enter
the apartment OF Airs. A. y.
Hawkes.. 5Ti2 10th ave. n. E, she
reported. The thief took SIS and
articles OF clothing.