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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-26
ADMIRAL SCOTS
AT PERIL TO j. s.
|NPLANE ATTACK
Bomb Would Not Seriously
Damage Battleship, He
Declares,
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON. Feb. 2S.-The
United States is not in danger of
an air attack from foreign power
Rear Admiral Jones Of the Navy
general board told the House Air
craft Investigating Committee at re-
opening of it's hearings today.
After testifying to the status and
needs of the Navy, Jones said he Old
not believe 2,0O0-pound bonia
dropped from a plane would have
any serious effect on the motive
power of a battleship or on per
sonnet in inclosed stations"
Damage Small
IT don't believe a bomb landing
within fifty feet of vessel would
do any damage" he said
Taking the tests conducted on the
Washington. Jones said that only
one explosive bomb was dropped on
the battleship in the air offensive
tests.
THAT she'll" said Jones, did not
even get through the deck. The tests
on the Washington were tests to de-
termine is resistive powers"
Jones admitted in reply to ques,
ton by Representative Prall. New
York, that during the test ''air craft
was not given real chance to dem
onstrate what it could do"
Improve All
Jones said all units Of the navy
should be improved including air
craft, and urged they should be inn
proved simultaneously.
He declared the navy was up to
the $3.50 treaty ratio in some units
and below it in others. He said we
were under our treaty strength in
airplane carriers, having only one,
but added that two are now under
construction.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-26
KING GEORGE BETTER

BV United Press
LONDON, Feb. 26.--King George
is recovering so satisfactorily from
his bronchial attack it is. understood
he will leave on the royal yacht
from Portsmouth for his conva-
rescence cruise IN the Mediterranean
about March 5.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-26

1.-THE law states that whoever is
accident in which persons or prop
erty is damaged and who does not
stop and report it to police shall be
penalized. say strike out the in
jury clause and penalize, first, for
failure to stop, and then add another
clause filing a special penalty for
injury 1ue to culpability of the
driver
Safety Director
Singleton is safety director Of the
commits SION and organized and pre-
sided over the grade crossing safety
conference last summer called by
Governor Branch.
House bill No. 1903, introduced by
Representative Lafuze of Liberty,
and known as the motor vehicle law
recodification bill so far amends
N1he present Law pertaining to penal
for failure to stop. 1t closes a
Ioophole used by persons arrested
under the statute. 1t strike sout the
provision that a driver, in order to
be convicted. must be found to
blame for any accident In which he
figures and after which he does moi.
stop.
THAT is an excellent amendment
and will solve the chief problem
which the present bill brings up"
said Singleton. THE man who runs
away from an accident is a coward.
In such instances we cannot out
provide penalties for his punishment.
He Is not a good citizen. He is as
much menace to society as other
offenders for whom the law provides
similar penalties.
All Vehicles
Il would even go so far, If pos
sible, as to provide that even drivers
OF rse-drawn vehicles must stop
after accidents, am most certainly
for it If the title Of the bill is suffi-
GENTLY broad to embrace the sub
ject."
Charles Marlborough, director
legislative reference bureau, today
said that the title Of the bill could
not be extended to cover any horse
drawn vehicle regulation. He said
that other matters pertaining to such
vehicles had been stricken from the
bill as originally drafted because Of
the constitutional restrictions on bill
titles.
He commended the feature Of the
new bill which removes any question
AS to the drivers culpability in an
tident after which he failed to
ytop,
ut isn't question of whose fault
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-26

For Colds, Grip or Influenza
and as a preventive, take Laxative
BROMO QUININE Tablets. A safe
and proven remedy. The box bears
the signature of sE w. Grove. soc.
advertisement. Ntt
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-26

and he would have no jurisdiction
in Ohio.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-26

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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-26
BUT IN THE HOUSE, OH!
They All Turn Out for First Time
This Session.

For for FIRST time this session,
100 members OF the Indiana House
attended a session today. This is
the entire membership.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1925-11-27
FIGHTS M
FOR RECLAMATION

The Banker Bill, transferring The
reclamation of the state from the de
partment of conservation and develop
ment to the state land commissioner
passed the House in Olympia Mon
day by vote of Sc to 2e and is ex.
pected to pass the Senate by fully as
large majority, if it has not already
passed when this appears in print
Governor Hartley is expected to veto
the bill but the majorities in both
houses are sufficient to pass it over
the veto and it is expected to become
law within the next month, as it
carries an emergency clause.
The law is of much interest to
every irrigated district and community
! in the state, as it removes the re-
clamation work from it's enemies to
| its friends. It is also rebuke to Gov
ernor Hartley and his Man Friday,
Erie Barnes, who would wreck the
whole business in the state because
a few of the projects were having
some difficulties. Every one here fam
liar with the facts knows it was Gov
ernor Hartley and his wrecking crew
VIII die lIdilLy lCSpOllSlDlC lOl lllC
present difficulties of the soldier set
tlement project.
With the Banker Bill out of the
way, another bill will probably pass
authorizing complete investigation
of the land settlement project here
by the Legislature; at least that is the
hope of all of the older settlers here.
If the state has made any mistakes
in handling the project they should
be adjusted and will be adjusted in
the opinion of those legislators who
have visited the project. On the
other hand, the settler who figures he
is going to get something for nothing
is probably in for disappointment
The settler should not be made to
pay any more than his tract and i'm
rrovements are worth. But there
should be responsibility on both sides.
The state had right to expect for
the low price, long time payments and
other help it offered in the sale of it's
tracts that it would get settlers who
would not only make good farmers
but good citizens as well. In the light
Of what has happened there is abund-
ance of evidence that the state got
badly cheated in half dozen imstan-
ces. And in the final adjustment it is
fervently hoped that there will be
provision for the elimination of these
few who have been an element of dis
cord ever since coming on the project.
This does not apply to the bulk of the
settlers who while young and in many
cases inexperienced will, in time, we
believe, make good, both as farmers
and citizens.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1925-11-27
.BIzYAzY'S IMPRESSIONS OF
\ GRADE SCHOOL OPERETTA

1t was last Friday that I thought
could get
Kick from attending the kids Oper
eta.
So I CHANGED my three bits and
guess that won,
For I got my money six bits worth
/ of fun.
To write up each name Of the kids
! in the cast
Is too big a job stand aghast!
To think I can work in whole lot
of Dutch,
Is expecting of me entirely too much.
So here size goes and I'll score the
big hits
Though the ones left out will sure
give me fits,) al
I will say here, however, of the eigh-
teen stunts,
Some slammed out home runs while
the others made bunts.
AS Rich Holland Farmer, that kid
Donald Wheeler
AL my AoiSSl oPAioh Was sure Tic
big spieler.
And also the Vrouw, the little Smith
lass,
Was there with the goods and surely
some class.
And Their Wilhelmina, in dear
Mother Mine"
Sang a sweet song shat took very
fine.
"There Are Others" duet by Hilda
and Franz,
Was followed by Franz and chorus in
Dance"
A scene in old Holland can not be
complete
Without Wooden Shoes" and Dutch
Cleanser feet.
Many thanks to the chorus for that
splendid rendition
OF the song that maintained this old
time tradition.
The Little Folk Drills, by the pri-
mary tots
Was enough to arouse the old folks
to thoughts.
I'll venture to say msny women and
Wished they could be like those kid
dies again.
In Act Number Two l got a big
thrill
AS I have it doped out, it was best
on the bill.
To report it in rhyme, tho, will sure
drive me crazy,
Just as sure as my name is Bud
Bizyazy. &
The names and the meter, can't
make them jibe.
If you do-not like my. dope, then get
your own scribe.
It's hard proposition to make rhyme
to order
And not the long suit of this cub re-
porter.
Misses Friedrich and Griffin, and in
fact the whole bunch
Must have worked awful hard. Let
me give you bunch.
I'm told that this play is real high
school stuff
And the grades put is over without
even a bluff.
So hereby advise each high school
student:
Look to your laurels if you would
be prudent.
"Unless you get busy at once and
show some
"Pep, the grades will sure make you
go some"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1925-11-27
NEW COURT HOUSE PLANS

Plans for the new 100000 court
house of Benton county at Prosser
will be drawn by Link & BASQUE,
Spokane architects. They we re
awarded the job by the Benton coun-
ty commissioners, after Seattle, Port
land, Yakima and Spokane architects
had submitted plans.
The building will be 72xo4, all fire.
proof, of concrete and tile fabrica-
ton, with brick and cast stone facing.
1t will be three stories, with small
basement for the vacuum system
heating plant. The front will be set
-I!e1s sqL 'sumnIoo o!uoI ql!M yJo
ways and halls will be done in mar
BILE and all floors will be of reinforced
concrete overlaid with battleship limo
leum.
The offices of record will be large,
lighted vaults. The windows will be
equipped with automatic shutters
with fusible links, so that in case of
fire they will shut.
On the ground floor will be the Of
fices of superintendent of schools,
nurse, sheriff, horticulturist and sur
veyor. On the first floor will be
offices of the auditor, register, treas
urer, commissioners and assessor.
The second floor will have the court
room, judges chambers, offices of the
clerk of the court and prosecuting at
torney and the jury room.
There is separate Jail already
Plans will be ready in
about two months. Construction will
not start until March and it is ex-
pected to finish in six months.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1925-11-27
LONG DISTANCE WEATHER
PROPHETS ONLY GUESSERS

Washington farmers are being
warned by an authority who has
made study of the subject against
placing faith in forecasts of an ex-
tremely cold winter ahead to be fol-
lowed by an unreasonable summer in
1926. The winter may be extremely
cold and the summer unreasonable.
but scientists have no means of tell
ing it at this early date A week is
the longest dip possible into the wea-
Their future.
Neither is there reason for believ-
ing that the winters in this section
are no longer SO cold nor the sum-
mers SO hot as formerly, according to
this authority, which quotes weather
bureau figures on the point, running
back three decades. The mean De-
cember-J anuary-and- February temper
ature over the decade 18o5-l9O4 was
$40 degrees. For the decade 1905-1914
it was 29.3 degrees; and for 1915
1924, 28.9 degrees, difference in the
total range of IL degree The mean
temperature for the same three
months of last year was 31.0.
Shows that lay on the ground for
months on end, skating that began
in November and lasted until March,
snow drifts that reached almost any
height one might mention, were the
exceptional occurjnces in grand
fathers day as they are today" this
authority declares. Zone mild winter
starts the rumor that the overcoat
manufacturers had better go into the
Palm Beach suit business, while an
extremely cold winter is dubbed as
good old fashioned winter. One ex-
PLANTATION for this is that memory is
tricky and recalls the exceptional
rather than the average. Another is
that modern living has taken the edge
off the extreme weather. "A snowfall
that our forefathers would have trod-
den underfoot for days now is shovel
led away before we get up in the
morning. Better heating, too, makes
us feel the low temperature less, and
ice refrigerating plants and electric
fans make the extremes of heat more
endurable.
While the weather is constantly
changing from one year to another,
big climatic changes are too gradual
to be observed in the lifetime of one
or even hundred generations, it is
stated: Scientists figure that the eli
mate of this continent has not chang
ed in some ten million years, not
since the passing of the glacial per-
iod, and probably will not for another
ten million.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1925-11-27
If: DAYS OF OLD

The old timers, real old timers, all
remember Captain w. T. Gray of
Pasco, who operated boats in the
early days on this stretch of the Col
unbia, who was one of the real pio-
neers and who has wide acquainr-
ance all over the eastern part of the
state. In recent interview Captain
Gray told of some incidents of the
early days that will interest every
body. He said:
'In July, 1861, my mother, two sis
tiers and two brothers younger than
myself crossed the Columbia on the
Mullen road ferry at White Bluffs,
intending to go to The Dalles by way
of the Yakima valley and across the
Simcoe mountains" he remembers.
when we camped for the night, two
travellers arrived and reported that
man and woman had been killed by
Indians at Mckee Springs the night
before. So we ferried back, and went
down across the Snake river to Wal
lula.
In September, 1861, my father and
I left the sloop Sarah F. Gray at Jim
Forts island on the Snake river and
went to Walla Walla across country
as witnesses in lawsuit. We re-
turned to the Snake river by the
Mullan road.
when was about 10 years of
age, in 1855, saw Captain John
Mullen, for whom this road is named,
in Upper Astoria, just as he arrived
over the road that bears his name
from Forest Grove. AS I remember
him, he was small man about FIVE
feet seven inches tall, weighing about
14o pounds, with dusty complexion.
He looked tired after going through
the woods of Clatsop county"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1925-11-27

Mrs. c. B. Luhmann left today,
Friday for Seattle where she will
spend the winter while finishing the
course in beauty culture that she be-
gan some time ago. Her store here
will be in charge of Mr.. Luhmann,
who will continue the closing out of
the stock.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1925-11-27
CLUB HELPS GOOD WORK

On Wednesday afternoon, Novem-
Der 10, the Woman's Club gave its
second program of the year at the
pleasant home of Mrs. w. w. Barrett
on Barrett Island.
At the business session the men,
bers voted to make cash donation to
help Benton County furnish a bed for
a year in the Children's Orthopedic
hospital in Seattle. a
There were good number present
who enjoyed the program that fol-
lowed. especially Mrs. Margaret
Peck's paper on World Peace"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1925-11-27

The White Bluffs Band will play
both before and during the picture
show at Liberty Hall on Saturday night
of this week.
, 1925-03-24

Of Peters Farm Hospital is about to
commence.
/ hope to visit these islands again with.
in a few years and | expect to find and
am confident I will find, a greater pros
perity than now exists.
In turning over the Office of the Gov
eminent Secretary to C0mmsnder Baker
am certain that it is going into more
capable hands than my own. think
that you will see during his tenure. the
great advances | predict. and of which |
have only seen the commencement.
wish to assure you all of my contin'
ued interest in the prosperity and ad.
vancement of the Virgin Islands and |
hope that some time in the future an OPP
~portunity may be gwen me of furtherlng
them.
Gentlemen-Permit me to present to
you, Commander Baker.
, 1925-03-24
Speech
Speech
delivered by the Government Sore
tary, Lieutenant Commander Cecil
S. Baker, in Saint Croix, on Mon
day, March %. 1925,
L

GENTLEMEN:
Ii is tremendously fattering to
hear such words Of confidence. Whether
deserved or not they fill me with a plea
SAINT sense of optimism for our future re-
lationship. Somehow | feel you have
been g~raclously told that you may come
to know and to like the new Government
Secretary. | pray it may be so. | have
come prepared to know and to like the
people and the civil duties | am to un-
dertake. To give you the best that is in
me of good will, intelligence and of un-
Outstanding. shall be my aim.
want you 70 feel that to the new
Government Secretary you can come,
write or talk at all times. 1t is my de-
sire to be your friend in every way and to
help in the solution of your problems.
Like my able predecessor, | feel hon
ored to be ordered to this civic duty. The
welfare of your people and of these
islands has become my personal ambi'
ton. Much | find appealing here, The
history of ST. CrOix is filled with ro-
nance. The e~ventful days of its joint
occupation by the Dutch and English in
1925, the coming of French settlers. the
Civil War in 1850. the occupation by the
Spanish. the capture later by the French,
and again by the SpaniardS from Porto
Rico, and in 1896 the removal to Santo
Domingo of the inhabitants. It's aban-
donment for 80 years and its purchase
by Denmark close that eventful chapter.
The picturesque inauguration of Cover
nor Roth marks the beginning of the
Colonial Government of this island.
which has preserved. without untoward
change, its form of popular representa-
ton.
Many famous men embellish your his
tory. Roth. Clausen, and Mingo Tama-
, 1925-03-24
Gentlemen

OSlIICuIGus
His E~xcellency the Gov
ernor has invited you to be present today
in order that | may present to you my
successor as Government Secretary.
Commander Cecil S. Baker, Supply
Corps, U. S. Navy.
Commander Baker is an officer of wide
experience, is a graduate of Princeton
University, and of the highest standing
in his branch of the United States Navy.
He has the great initial advantage of
having personally known this locality
through his having been stationed on the
island of Culebra in the year 1896. While
, 1925-03-24

Thomas and came to know personally
many of the people then residing there
and is renewing his acquaintance now
/ stand before you on this occasion IN a
curious mental state of mingled pleasure
and regret. Pleasure in the prospect OF
again seeing my family and TRENDS IN
continental United States. and regret at
leaving these beautiful islands and the
work and the associations which nave
found so pleasant.
When arrived here in May 1873,
found, as you remember, the ISLANDS IN
the thrOes of the most intense drought OF
many years. There was hardly a green
shrub or tree to be seen. A very natural
feeling of Encouragement and pesslmlsm
was general among the inhabitants ano
there existed a grea: deal Of hardship
and suffering. Today these conditions
are reversed. The iSlande are as oeautl-
full and green as plenteOuS rains AUD de-
lightful climate can make them. Inc
transition from disbursement and pes
simism to optimism and faith In the III
ture is most apparent. That there mas
been a definite and unmistakable swing
towards better times is to be seen on
every hand.
Here in St. Croix the sugar crop has
increased three fold over that of last year
and the prospects for next year are even
better.
In St. Thomas business, generally, was
appreciably better during the calendar
wear ended December 81. 1924, than 1t
was for the previous calendar year. The
islands are undoubtedly becoming better
known all the time in continental United
States and the natural result IS already
manifesting itself. One of the evidences
of this is the fact that the Grand Hotel
in st. Thomas has been filled to capacity
since November last. Most Of the guests
are not tourists. They are people from all
walks of life 10 continental United States
who nave come here for a great diversity
of reasons, all, however, lying In the tact
that the Virgin Islands, as the latest ac-
uuisition of territory of the American
flag, are becoming generally known
throughout the United States.
..Gentlemen-As you are aware, | have
been more closely associated with HIS
Excellency, Governor Williams, from the
time of his arrival here, than n other
official of the Government. Day by day
nv respect and admiration for him has
grown. Can you GOT accept from me my
personal assurances of his deep interest,
unfailing energy and ability TO successful
w solve the problems of the people OF the
Virgin Islands? Do not lend your counter
ance TO agitation which can only impede
and postpone the things he has planned to
accomplish for the benefit OF tEeSe islands
, 1925-03-24
LOCAL

The Factory Sugar Price
for week ending 21st inst. was fixed
yesterday as follows:
ST lbs. sugar to 100 lbs canes 22,34c.
- - - - g On Q7o
, 1925-03-24
Speech

delivered by the Government Secre-
tary, Lieutenant Commander VIM,
S. Zane, in Saint Croix, on Monday,
March %, 1925.
, 1925-03-24

The following passengers arrived by
the 5. S. Catherine" on Saturday: From
Porto Rico-Florence Garrique, Abraham
Gonzalez and Theodosia Baker. From
st. Tbomas-Vigo Christensen, Blanche
Estornel, Francisco Valerz, Felix COrtuz,
Francisco de Villa and Ann Mary Daniel.
The ship sailed on the return trip on
Sunday afternoon with the following pas
sengers: For St. Thonas-Mrs. N. G.
Mortensen and Mr.. Fred A. BOardman.
For Porto Rico--Miguel Mier and Fran
cisco SuareZ.
, 1925-03-24

The U. s. S. Robin arrived here
at 1890 O'clock yesterday morning from
St. Thomas. Passengers:--Commander
c.. S. Baker and son 1t. Commander w.
S. Zane, Commander Seaman, Mr.. +. A.
Roardman and 2 enlisted men. lhe ship
sailed on the return trip at IL O'Clock am.
The Washington times., 1925-01-24

money necessary for the investment
and this is economically sound when
one considers the extent TO whlch
automobiles are used to- increase
earning power. In this connection
II ia notable that the time payment
system prevents economic waste BY
allowing the purchaser TO select the
narticular car suited to his require
n1entg, instead Of, accepting tenn
norarfiy, less efficient equipment DIS
the cash payment practice would
involve.
From the standpoint Of financing
companies, the time payment prac-
tice in autonobsI selling Is satisfac-
tory because losses are negligible,
being lexis than fifth Of one per
cent The practical absence Of losses
naturally makes the interest charges
less than Is the case where money
Is loaned for many other purposes
Accordingly the time payment ar
rangernent is highly regarded I'm IL
nancial circles. Il. ~