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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-24
Ex-GAMBLER TO TALK
Man Once Given Death Sentence for
Murder Will Preach at Tabernacle.

The Rev. William B. Hall. known
as the national prison evangelist,
will speak at Cadle Tabernacle, Sun.
day night.
A professional gambler in the old
territory that is now New Mexico,
Hall killed fellow gambler in a
fight and was sentenced to hang. He
lay in a death cell nineteen months,
In Santa Fe, N. NJ. While the Fed
eral Supreme Court was considering
his appeal, based on the contention
that the Staying was wholly justified
and partially accidental, he was lib
Grated by the territorial governor.
Since he has been touring the
country, addressing convicts and he
has preached the gospel in most of
the nations largest prisons, includ.
ing all the large Federal peniten-
tiaries.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-24

From roots and herbs, Lydia e.
Pinkham, a descendant of these
sturdy pioneers, made her Vegetable
Compound. The beneficial effects
OF this dependable medicine are
-vouched for by hundreds of women
who tell of returning health and
energy.
MRS. VIM. Kraft Of 1898 vinewood.
Ave-, Detroit, Mich, saw a Pinkham
advertisement in the News" one
day and made up her mind that she
would give the Compound "a trial.
At that time she was very weak.
after the first bottle" she writes,
Il began to feel better and like a
new woman after taking six bottles.
! recommend it to others and always
keep a bottle in the house."
II Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has helped other women.
why shouldn't !; help you2
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-24
WOMEN PAY VISIT
TO COMMISSION
Continued From Page u

Continued From Page II y
of the commissioners, Chairman
John w. McCardle and Samuel A.
Artman, were not in the building.
Frank 7. Singleton, the only Repub-
lican member of the body. sum
moned Commissioners Clyde H.
Jones and Frank Wampler. Demo
Gratis, and asked the delegation to
state it's cause.
Ask Help
1--WE are the wives, mothers and
sympathizers of the strikers" Mrs,
O'Brien began. I'VE were sent here
by some of the best men in the city,
We know this is the place where you
raise the fares of the street car com
pany and we now want your help in
raising the wages Of the employees.
We are not militant and we sin.
cerely hope there will, be no dem!
onstration," Mrs. O'Brien declared.
"Can you men help these other
men to get together and arbitrator"
she asked
1--WE have no authority to initiate
any proceedings looking to arbitra'
tion." Singleton explained. Other
commissioners nodded their assent
to the statement.
Then any petition for settle
ment would have to come to you in
written FORM" Mrs. O'Brien asked
THE public service commission is
a body created by statutes, which
confer limited authority" Jones ex
planned.
Recalls Hearing
Jones recalled the recent hearing
before the commission on the strik-
ers' petition for reinstatement and
back pay, citing. the fact that the
former employees had repudiated
their working contract and dis.
missed because Of lack of authority.
You understand. we have no execu
tive authority such as that con.
-ferred on the Governor and the
mayor, our hands are tied." Jones
explained.
Then there is no use oAour TAX
ing any more Of your time" Mrs.
O'Brien said. II worked day and
night for Duvall and he treated us
terribly yesterday" she added. Du-
vail slipped from his Office Friday
when the delegation Of women called
on him for assistance in their cru.
Nsade for peace and higher wages.
I'VE appreciate your courtesy and
are glad to have met three real gen.
tlemen," Mrs. O'Brien continued.
1--WE failed to discover any gentle
men yesterday" she declared as. the
group left the ROOM
To Go to Terminals
Mrs. O'Brien announced that the
group would separate this afternoon
and go in smaller bodies to the ter.
minals of the line and try to per-
suade the employees to abandon their
cars.
MRS. O'Briefi's trial on charges of
vagrancy, picketing and congregat-
ing was postponed until Aug. 6, by
MunicipaH Judge Paul C. Wetter
when she appeared In answer to the
charges resulting from a den1onstra
ton late Friday in which Infatuated
women surged around police dis.
persing strikers on the east side with
clubs. :
Mrs. O'Brien's home was the
scene Of gathering Friday night. A
crowd of approximately one hundred
persons visited tho house to congrat.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-24
new HOPES FAIL :
TO CHECK HATE
) AGAINST YANKEES
French Continue Attacks
on Americans Despite
Poincare Success.
By A. L. BRADFORD
Untted Preaa Stnff Correspondent

Untted Press Staff CORRESPONDENT
PARIS, July 24.-F'rance faced its
financial problem with new con
fidence today under the leadership OF
a National Union cabinet which in
cluded six ex-premiers.
Raymond Poincare, heading the
new government which was pre-
scented to President Doumergue Fri
day night, has gathered about him
brilliant group of leaders repre-
senting a broad background OF
French opinion. Assured of 300
votes in the chamber as 1t stands
today, there is likelihood that his
strength Will reach $50 votes.
Despite Strengthening of the franc
which accompanied word that Poin-
care had formed a government, hos
title demonstrations against foreign.
ers continued.
A crowd along the boulevards
Friday night, estimated at 5000,
hooted and jeered sightseeing cars
containing Americans and English.
men. Two men and one woman
were arrested for climbing on the
buses and striking foreigners.
A platoon Of police were busy
chasing crowds away from the tour
list agencies and cafes frequented
by Americans, but a major anti
American demonstration was held
before the Cafe De Lai Paix, Amer
lean rendezvous.
Meanwhile extra noIice guards
were placed about 1.-The American
embassy, the home of Ambassador
Herrick and the American consul.
ate as protection from threats from
another source. Anarchists, aroused
by the Sacco-Vanzetti case in Mas.
sachusetts, have sent threatening
letters to Herrick.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-24
TO 1BEAUTIFY HOSPITALS
City, Robert w. Long and Riley
Grounds VIII Be Lai1dscaped.

Landscaping and Identifying the
surroundings of the city, Robert w.
Long sand Riley hospitals will be I'M
dertaken by the park board, it was
announced, following a visit of
Mayor Duvall board member, and
number of prominent citizens to the
district Friday.
The three hospitals will be Joined
by a winding boulevard, according to
plans.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-24
GAS TANK ON FIRE
Firemen Prevent Serious Blaze at
Prospect st. Plant.

Prompt work by fremen early to.
day prevented a serious blaze when
a tank containing chemicals caught
fire at the plant of the Citizens Gas
Company, 1850 Prospect st.
Company officials said the tank,
which, was being dismantled, caught
fire from sparks from a passing
switch engine. Damage amounted
to several hundred dollars, it was
said.
Fkemen were kept on the jump
Friday by numerous dry grass fires
in suburban districts. In several
instances the flames threatened
houses.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-24
NEW SHIP POLICY

WASHINGTON. July 24.-Under
direction of the United States ship
ping board, a permanent merchant
marine policy is being drafted here
by a special subcommittee consist
ing Of Commissioners E. C. Plum
mer. p. S. Teller and John II. Walsh.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-24
MOST POPULAR BEAUTY
Miss Martha Aldredge Wins Distinc.
ton at Riverside Park Contest.

Miss Martha Aldredge was ad-
judged the most popular bathing
beauty" at n popularity contest at
Riverside Park Friday evening. A
large crowd was present and enjoyed
feature entertainment provided by
the management. Dancing and must.
cal specialities will continue tonight
and sunday night. when grand
prizes In q beauty contest" will be
awarded. A number of business
houses are sponsoring the entrants
in the contest.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-24
COAL HEARING ENDS
BIZ United Press

BU Untted PTeSS
ATLANTIC CITY. N. J., July a.
The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion adjourned its hearing today on
the petition of the Pennsylvania and
Ohio bituminons coal operators for
a reduction OF freight rates to Lake
Erie ports, which is being opposed
by southern mine owners.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-24
MANS POCKET PICKED

e. o. Henry of Columbus, Ohio.
today reported to police that a pick
pocket took. his wallet containing
s7e from his pocket at the Union
Station. Mrs. Rosa Moore. 4ao1s e.
Washington ST., reported someone
entered her room and stole cash and
jewelry totaling 500.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-24

remedies the In
dams used. From
t b Q rafters of
colonial, houses.
h u n & gre a (
lunches of dried
roots and herbs.
From these, in
tim e S of sick.
n e S S, the busy
mother brewed
S m pie and
powerful reme-
dies
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-24
NEW COURSE ADVISED

Directors Of the Indiana Gas AS
ISOLATION, meeting at the Claypool
Friday, advised starting of a course
in Purdue University for instruc-
ton In the technicalities of the gas
industry. Erhe proposal will be per-
fected
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-24
PICNIC IS PLANNED
Contractors Association Frolic
Scheduled for Aug. 5, at River Park.

Members of the Indianapolis
Sheet Metal Contractors Associa-
ton and their employees are plan.
ming a picnic at River Park, Aug.
5. Sheet metal jobbers also have
been invited.
The committee in charge is COM
posed of Homer Selch, chairman:
William Waters, John Pope, Tom
LaveryI and Abraham Arnold.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-24
FALLS DOWN PRECIPIcE
BIZ United Press

DENVER, Colo, July 24.-The
body OF Forest Retiring, 10. of Den.
YER, has been recovered from a.>snow
bank at ~the edge of Chasm Lake.
The youth fell 1000 feet from the
east facetof Longs Peak to his death
Friday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-24
NO ALARM IS FELT
Believe Mexican Mobilization Mere.
" Precautionary.

Bu United Press
WASHINGTON, July 24.-Press
reports Of Mexican mobilization
order" for Aug. 1, were received
without alarm BY the State and war
departments here today.
Other sources believed the re-
ported action was a precautionary
measure in connection with possible
Catholic protest demonstrations on
Aug. /. The Pope has asked all
Catholics to pray on that day for
"a modification of the Mexican re-
ligious laws, which limit activities OF
the church.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-24

The strip of park on Thirty Fourth
ST., from BoulevardNPl. to Illinois ST.
this evening will be the scene Of the
fourth annual open-air festival and
lawn fete given by Boy Scout Troop
60. y
At noon, Scoutmaster Biddinger
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-24
sHAKE-UP IN DRY Navy
Steps Taken to Prevent Enlisted
Men From Aiding Rum Runners.

BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON. July PA gem
eral shake-up of coast guard forces
was ordered today to prevent enlist.
ed men from aiding rum runners.
Court martial has been ordered for
thirteen enlisted men arrested at
New Jersey stations for trafficking
with bootleggers. The men, If found
guilty, will be sentenced to one
year at hard labor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-24
IN DAYS OF OUR
FOREFATHERS
Women Prepared Their
Own Medicines

The wise pioneer women learned
20 gather, in woods and fields. the
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-22
XMAS TREE ASSURED
 FUR BANK CORNER
BRILLIANTLY LIT TREE WILL ADD CONSIDERABLY TO THE
 HOLIDAY SPIRIT
No sooner suggested than done!

No sooner suggested than done!
 When MT. Hawkins, of the firm Brown & Hawkins, heard some little difficulty was being met with in car rying out the plans for the erection of large Christmas tree at the street Seward Trading Company corner, he informed the Chamber of Commerce committee he would furnish the tree and the Bank of Seward, the lights.
 Col McDougal and H. Frost, B. of P. Road men, have consented to haul the tree in for MT. Hawkins
 According to the committees plans, the Jesse Lee Home children, as we'll as others, will sing carols about the tree.
 Due to the expense of hiring an electrician and for other purposes, 1t is necessary for the Chamber to secure additional funds and it has been de- cided donations of s1.OO will be ac- cepted. Though no definite plans have been announced as to the dispo- sal of the funds left over it is report ed they may be divided among those taking part in the singing, which will be held at the first opportunity.
 The public, wishing to subscribe, are asked to leave their dollar at Ur- bach's.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-22

The Seattle Post-1ntelligencer commenting editori ally upon the question of lethargy in Aaskas develop ment points to the lack of laws for natural development It points, out and correctly that what announced Liberal leasing laws not attracting the number of workers and investors who would active deve opment.
 There has been much criticism and discussion along this line for number of years yet appears brave enough to state in concrete terms what laws would be suitable In this respect those having to do with the served natural the Territory have right ed in generalities such Alaskan governing board the delegation of additional powers to the Legislature etc. Yet one has stated frankly system calculated to remove the obstacles complained of.
 Primarily, 1t cannot be expected that investing cap tai will scrap business economics that have been vind cated by experience and results and accept therefor experiment more fitted to European countries
 The federal government has had 20 years in which to test the practicaby of the Rooseveltan policy with respect to this fardisant and peculiarly distinctive frontier country. Gauged by the results pointed out from time to time by the press and observing statesmen the experiment has proved failure.
 It would appear the height of absurdty and unfair to cling to idea that has received such garing exposition of unfitness
 The only alib the demagogue has to offer with re- big interests seek to steal the of the Territory
 If there is any evidence pointing to this hypothesis 1t has not manifested itself in Alaska
 What Alaskans ask is the right enjoyed by all pio- neer to acquire title to natural Once this made possible the obstacles complained of will be wiped cut Capital Is not inclined to purchase thing with string to it. It would be interesting to know how the American West would have langushed under the system applied to Alaska
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-22
ATTENTION, FlREMEN!

On Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock every member of the Seward Volun- teer fire department is asked to be at the fire hall, dressed in their old clothes and armed with an ax. Two trucks will convey the gang to near by woods where an hour will be spent cutting fir tree branches which will be used in decorting the s. A. c. hall for the annual Firemen's New Years Eve Mask ball. Chief Guest advises the work will not take long providing all respond.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-22

I. J. Harstad, superintendent of the quartz mine at Uyak, arrived in the city this morning a passenger on the s. s. Starr. MT. Harstad states two men have been left on the property for over the winter. He is en route to the New York offices of the com pany. While in the city he is regis tered at the Van Glider hotel.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-22

A. H. Huseby, we'll known citizen of Kanatak and Kodiak for the last five years, arrived on the s. s. Starr today en route to Seattle when he will undergo an operation. MT. Huseby is interested in oil claims and also owns considerable realty in the Westward district. Prior to departing for the South he is a guest at the Overland hotel
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-22
TODAY'S WEATHER

Fairbanks, 40; Nenana AS; Healy .34; Anchorage g; Seward IA. Snow at Anchorage.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-12-22
AT THE HOTELS
VAN GLIDER

SEWARD Fred Martin, Miss B. Ruch.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-09
G|RL. IN SNOW
IS MYSTERY

NEW YORK, Feb. S.'-The
identity of the pretty girl, found
slain In snow drift in East FIFTY
fourth Street. was still mystery
today. Her n1utilated body lay IL
city norgue, unidentified, while
detectives were engaged in hunt
for her slayer.
A wounded man. Charles Mitchell.
IS, suffering in Bellevue Hospital
from bullet wounds and at first
believed by police to be involved:
was practically eliminated from the
inquiry today. 1t was declared
that he received his injuries in ..
bootleg war.
In an effort to identify the slain
girl. detectives were Questioning
habitues OF Broadway night clubs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-09
Mother! lis
Cruel to 'Physiic' :
Your Child

To DIR. w. B. Caldwell, of Mon
ticello, Ill, a practicing physician
FOR III years. 1t seemed cruel that
90 many constipated infants and
children had to be kept constantly
STIRRED up and half sick by TAX
ing. cathartic pills, tablets. salts,
calomel and nasty oils.
While he knew that constipation
was the cause of nearly all chill
dren's little ills, he did not believe
that a sickening purge" or ply
ic' was necessary.
In DIR. Caldwel1's Syrup PepsiE
he discovered a laxative which helps
to establish natural bowel regular.
ity' even lie the child is ci1ronicalIy
constipated. DIR. Caldwelrs Syrup
pepsin not only causes gentle.
easy bowel movement, but. best Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-09
MISSING sTANZA OF
RUBAIYAT DISCOVERED

MANCHESTER, England, Feb.
AN unpublished four-hne stanza
from the Rubaiyat of Omar Khay.
yam, has been discovered by Doc,
tor Minghams in the Ryland's
library.
It was in an unknown authors
Arabic and in it Omar 1ilxens the
creator who builds q house, and
then, in a fit of anger, demolishes it.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-09
VA. UNIVERSITY SUICIDE
SENT HOME FOR BURIAL

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 9.-The
body of William Wayne Deupree,
2l-year-old University Of Virginia
student, who committed suicide In
his automobile last night by shoot
ing himself. was taken to Memphis,
his home, today for burial.
Deupree was a fourth year stu
dent in the academic department
and managing editor of College
Topics, the student daily.
Overstudy was blamed for his act.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-09

all, it never gripes. sickens, or up.
sets the most delicate system. Be-
sides. ii is absolutely harmless, and
so pleasant that even cross, few
erish. bilious, sick child gladly takes
it.
Buy large 60-cent bottle at any
store that sells medicine and just
see for yourself
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-09
HOME TOWN WILL GIVE
RoosEvELTS WELCOME

OYSTER BAY, n. Y, Feb. p
Citizens of this town. the home of
the sons of Teddy Roosevelt. are
planning q welcome home for Theo-
dore and Kermit Roosevelt and
their wives when the party returns
from their Asiatic hunting exDedi.
ton.
Word received here said they
would sail from England on Feb.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-09

Photo by international
yINCENZO CANTANIA
Who is charged with the murder
OF his mOther-in-law, Mrs. Con-
cetta Genusa. 20. In New York.
He is charged with having killed
the aged woman with = can Of
''liquid fire. which he threw ~
her after. a quarrel in their home
i'm Brooklyn. The liquid fire WAS
4 can of gasoline which he is
said to have ignited and hurled
at Mrs. Genusa.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1926-04-30

The applicant must either make oath, as
heretofore, before the Clerk of the Circuit
Court OF the county where he is engaged in
business, OF the amount of goods kept on
hand, at the principal season Of sale; or the
oath may be administered by Justice Of the
Peace, when the person wanting the licenses
applies through an agent. If The latter course
be adopted, the following form will bedeemed
asuthcient compliance with the act:
Montgomery County, 10 nit
On thls.....day of......l9O9, before the SUBJ
scrioer, Justice OF the Peace of the Stale of
Mary land in and for said county, personally
appeared '.....,. .,...,..., and declared that be
intends to apply for traders license, under
the I'd section of the act Of January Session,
1893, to the CLERK of the Circuit Court for
Montgomery county, and made oath that the
amount OF the stock of goods generally kept
on hand by him, Tor by the concern in which
he is engaged, in case il is a partnership at
the principal season of sale, Tor if the appli-
cant has not previously engaged in such trade
that the amount of the stock of goods which
hee1pcetsto keep, &c.,) does not Tor will
mott exceed S..-...
Sworn before ,,,.,..
1.-THE oath be administered before Justice
OF the Peace out Of the county in which the
application is made, there must be attached
the certificate Of the Clerk Of the Circuit
Court OF the county in which the Justice re-
sides.
Persons may sell salt to cure fish IN March,
April and May without license.
Va The owner Of a Stallion, before being
PERMITTED 10 stand or station such animal
shall pay fora license to said Clerk, the high.
est sum which be intends TO ask or receive
for the season, Of oEe mare-provided no such
license shall be issued for less than $40.
H. CLAY PLUMMER,
Sheriff Of Montgomery county.
apr 4--td
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1926-04-30
Engineer Good Work

The pontOon bridge constructed by
the First engineers of the army of
occupation across the Rhine in Ger
many was constructed in Al minutes,
s seconds on June 8, 1919 The bridge
was constructed at Hunningen, Ger
many. The river there is 1,400 feet
wide. The depth of the channel is
approximately % feet. The strength
of the current is about 4 miles per
hour. There were SO boats and 3
trestles used in the bridge and 400 en-
gineer soldiers were used in its con
struction. The best time made by the
Second engineers in the constructing
Of pontoon bridge at the same point
under similar conditions was So min
utes, 80 seconds.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1926-04-30
Flowers Tell Time

IT is a simple matter to tell the
time II your watch has stopped, II
you have knowledge of the actions
Of different plants and flowers, so ma
ture lovers say.
An early riser is the goats beard,
which opens at three, hides its yellow
face at eleven o'clock In the morning.
The cats cara yellow bloom found
on the roadside and the well-knOwn
pink convOlvulus wake at six O'clock
Sharp at seven the scarlet pimpernel
opens its eyes, to be followed at in
tervals Of an hour by the hawkweed
and the chickweed.
At noon the nipplewOrth goes to
sleep. The water lily retires at four.
Check these up with your timepiece
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1926-04-30
Famous Art Work

A famous painting by Gerome is that
Of the victor of gladlatOrial CON
test standing over his yanquished
rival, looking toward the spectators
for their verdict. They are repre-
sented with thumbs down (the latter
being the meaning Of the words police
verso), which signal meant death to
the defeated. A well-known philolo.
gist has passed the opinion that 'the
thumb symbolized the short Roman
sword, and the gesture which meant
the death OF the vanquished gladi-
atOr was given by turning the hand
over, into an unnatural position, with
the thumb (sword) pointing at the
defeated man"