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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
THE CITY
IN BRIEF

knights of st. George of Sacred
Heart Church will hear an
illustrated lecture on The Canadian
Rockies, by Mrs. E. M. Jackson, at
their meeting Monday evening in
st. Cecilia Club rooms. Frank E.
v. Meyer will speak on Chemical
Dry Cleaning"
County Surveyor Henry r. Camp
bell will seek reelection on the Re-
publican ticket in the primaries he
announced Thursday. He is
Spanish War veteran and profess
sional engineer.
George Chandler, 81, of 55S2
Broadway, run down by an automo-
bile driven by w. A. Ratz, AZ, of 200
S. Butler ST., was recovering today
at his home. He was not taken to
hospital, his injuries consisting Of
painful bruises on the head. The
accident occurred at Alabama and
Washington SITS. early last night.
Construction of a modern auto
service station at Southeastern Ave.
and Washington st. is planned by
the Meridian Service Company, Inc.
The company now operates four
stations.
Bishop Sidney c. Partridge of
Missouri closed series of Lenten
services today noon at Chr.GS
Church. He spoke on THE Many
Mansions in the Fathers House"
Mrs. Dora Prince, 1888 Ashland
Ave. and her sister, Miss Frieda
Lebe, 1903 E. Market ST., were cut
and bruised on the arms Thursday
night when Mrs. Princes car col
lided with a parked car belonging to
julius Elkin, 3016 Mcpherson Ave.
The collision took place in front OF
1140 E. Market ST. Elkin was ar
rested on charge of failing to
have a red light on his parked au-
tomobile.
A suitcase full of new mems
clothing was taken from White
River late Thursday and brought
to police station by Roy Shuminaly,
1890 S. Mount st. He recovered the
valise.
Suit on account for S2,758.26 was
filed by the Continental Optical
Corporation of this city today in
Circuit Court against the American
Optical Company, with headquar-
tiers at Southbridge. Mass.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
More Stripes

~ y Z Htttu ZOO
CHICAGO, March 8.-Gaily
striped suSpenderS are to be a
part of the we'll dressed man
this spring according to the
latest fashion decree announced
at the convention of the Ma
tional Association of Retail
ClothierS and Furnishers here
today.
The fashion directors picked
up this one from the college
campus, where, they say, the
college man is debating the
styles for other young men in
the country, cities included.
AS for hats there will be a
tendency for the high tapered
crown and pinched front. Mar
row snap brims have a red edge
and must be worn either
snapped or turned up.
Almond green sweaters of the
pull-over variety with the new
crew neck, worn with plain golf
hose to match, are being
favored. Canary and powder
blue are other colorS from
which to choose.
Widely-Spaced narrow stripes
are being worn in shirts. Vari-
GUS colors are included, but
soft green predominates.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
NICARAGUA VOTE.
SET IN SENATE
Marine Withdrawal Move
Ballot Assured.
By Times Special

By Times Special
WASHINGTON, March "a res
olution urging President Coolidge to
withdraw United States Marines
from Nicaragua Immediately will
come to vote in the Senate within
the near future, despite an adverse
report by the Foreign Relations
Committee.
Senator Dill Dem), Washington,
leader of the Senate group that is
clamoring for immediate with
drawa1, said today that Senator
Curtis, Republican floor leader, had
agreed to vote.
Dill insists that the marines are
being kept in Nicaragua merely to
protect the property of big corpora
tions and are being killed needlessly.
Senator Borah, chairman Of For
eign Relations Committee, will speak
in opposition to the resolution.
Borah, author of the committees
adverse report, insists that with
drawal of the marines before the
presidential election in Nicaragua
in September, which they are to
supervise, would be a violation Of
the StimSon agreement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
PREDICT REELECTION
Terre Haute Woman Slated
for Movie Group Head.

Miss Bertha Smith, Terre Haute
is slated for reelection as president
of the Indiana Indorsers of Photo
plays March 81 at the State meeting
at the Claypool.
About 200 leaders in the move
ment for better pictures are ex-
pected to attend the annual gath
ering. Speakers will discuss the
means or organizing and improving
films.
DR.. Clinton Wunder, Rochester
N. Y, minister, who is familiar with
the film industry, will speak on
Fifteen million people going to the
movies"
Mrs. Marion Harlan Kennedy of
Martinsville, former Fox film star
and Mrs Gaylord Wood of Holy
wood, are other speakers.
Mrs. David Ross is general chair
man of the session. Indianapolis
women who held office last year are:
Mrs. B. H. Moore, corresponding
secretary, and Mrs. w. H. Lewis
treasurer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
ADAMS CAMPAIGN IS
OPENED OVER RADIO
Eitor Declares Clean Government
Demand epidemic"


Demand epidemic"
Declaring the demand for clean
government in Indiana is epidemic"
and that the picture Of corruption
in the State is not overdrawn,
Thomas H. Adams, Vincennes pub
Usher, opened his campaign for the
Republican nomination for Govern
or, by broadcasting an address over
WKBF, indianapolis, on Thursday
night.
Referring to the demand for a
new DEAL" Adams said: But some
of the cards are missing. The
gang of political parasites is playing
the same old game with the same
old gamekeeper. They are claim
ing the front rank in the process
sion Of the big parade. But where
were they, these statesmen who
want to be Governor, when Dur
trials and tribulations were upon
rSP"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
PRIZE PLAY CONTEST
ANNOUNCED AT |. U.
Suitability for Production at Farm
ers' Meeting Required.

Suitability for Production at Farm
ers' Meeting Required.
BIZ Times Special
BLOOMINGTON, Ind, March 8.
"A prize of $50 for the best one or
two-act playlet suitable for pro-
duction at farm bureau or other
farmers meetings and written by
someone connected with Indiana
University has been offered by Tom
L. Wheeler, editor of the Indiana
Farmers Guide, Huntington.
Dean B. D. Myers, of the Indiana
University school Of medicine, is
chairman of a committee handling
the contest.
Two years ago the Indiana Farm
er's Guide offered a similar prize
and selected the play, Mixed
Pickles." written by Miss Violet
Frances Muse, an Indianapolis
student, as the winner. The man
uscript was published in The Guide
and 357 copies of the playlet were
distributed to organizations and in
dividuals calling for them.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
LOCAL STUDENT,
70 OTHERS WIN
HONOR At |. U.
Straight "a Grades An
nounced for Past
Semester.
BIZ Times SpccinL

By Times Special
BLOOMINGTON, Ind, March 8.
Henry G.. hester, indianapolis,
postgraduate student at Indiana
University, has been announced as
one Of seventy-one students who
made straight "a" grades for the
past semester at the State Univer-
Sity. Thirty-six men and thirty
five women out of a total of 1924
Indiana University students at
Bloomington last semester were car
ried on the honor roll, according to
Registrar John w, Cravens. Four
of the II honor students were fresh
men, 8. SophomoreS, juniors, IL
seniors and 81 post-graduates.
Troy c. Daniels, Torrington, Wyo.,
a postgraduate student, was an
nounced as holding highest honors
for straight "a" grades last semes-
ter, as he received this grade in
twenty-three hours of work, while
fifteen hours is regular work.
CravenS found that Bloomington
High School, with total of five out
Of seventy-one, led Indiana high
schools in number of students on
the Indiana University honor roll.
Students doing "a" grade work
for last semester we're:
Rex S. Sappanfield Ida T. zelson. Vlr-
ginia Reeves, Evelyn Wilkinson. Ida Wolf
Mrs. Gladys Chew, Charles T.. Gorhart,
Kenneth Y. Jones. Elsie Lockridge. Mrs.
Rayburn austin. Mrs. Mallie Blair. Han
nah M. Book. Maude E. Bryan, Mrs
Elizabeth Crawley. Lee s. Crawley. Mabel
Esarey, Mrs. Bessie Hufford. irene Jones'.
Florence King. Mrs. Agnes Kuersteiner,
1; Templeton and Alta B. Wright. all Of
George II. Davis. Kokomo; Mildred H.
South Bend; Charlotte l.. Sitter, Fit.
Wayne; Walter B. Beanblossom. Mauck-
pors: Grace z. Cleveland. oolitic: Mildred
r, LSSs MidEEia WgaldFon; qgysSylne * /
IEicneyi COLUMBUS; BurpiS a: S Ga,o O2
Mccoy. Williams; De witt c. McLin
| Blcknell: Arthur B. Richter Flora; VIII
/ Der T Rinehart. College Corner. Ohio:
| Frank j. Welcher. Coal City: Lucie Eillant
and Antoinette Billant, Brest. France; Ed
Johnson. Paramount: Mabel F. Pittman
LaPaz: Holda D. Schulmeyer. Peru; Edgar
| C. Ulrick. Rolling Prairie.
julius r. Bell. Valparaiso: Claude Bill
| ings. Montezuma; John T. .Brundage. Lo-
/ gansport Leo Chamberlain. Chalmers
| John A. Coffin. Carthage: Troy c. Dan
iels. Torrington. Wyom.; John B. Hersham
! Valparaiso: Russell II. Fitzgibbon. Han
over William J. Kirkham. Elizabeth: Ey-
eret E. Knight. Nashville. Ill: Voris Lat
| shaw. Frankfort: Earl A. Moore. Beaver
| Falls. Pa: Henry G. hester. Indianapolis;
Irene Polhemus. Shoals. Dorothy L. Riker
Elwood: Robert J. Shelley. Button. Sis
! Woods. and Winona II. Welsch. Goodland
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
RUM RINGS LAIR FOUND

Secret doors, sliding panels and
blind exits faced Federal dry agents,
who raided Louis Curtis Park View
Inn near South Bend Thursday
arresting three employees.
The place is alleged to be head
quarters for the biggest ring of
bootleggers in the State, agents
here said.
Curl, who is said to operate two
other places and has become
wealthy in the past three years, is
thought to be en- route to Canada,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
500 CASH

Gives immediate possession to 1920 8.
Olive ST.: 5-room modern bungalow; ga
rage; new furnace: nice lot Balance of
payment like rent. Call MR.. NEUKOM,
Ii. 1920: evenings, Ii. 7795.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
Gone, but Not Forgotten

Automobiles reported stolen to
police today belong to:
John Doyle, % McKim Ave,
Dodge, 48-109, from Market and
Oriental SITS.
E. P. Weiyel, 430 Goodlet St,
Ford, 39-O79, from fremont Ave.
and Michigan st.
E. L. Warmer, 1872 Lockburn ST.,
Pontiac, 41-847, from Twenty First
st. and Capitol Ave.
William P. Jungclaus Company,
1926 Massachusetts, Ave, Chevrolet,
1889, from North and Illinois SITS
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DRESS UP-With clean curtains. Curtain
laundering speciality. Mrs. Lutz. M. O150
NURSE-To care for convalescent; COM
D MON to semi-lnvalid. Ri. 343S.
EXPERIENCED olored girl. waitress or
housework no cooking. Ii. 2089
RELIABLE = CoIored woman cooking.
laundry work or Cleaning. Oh. 2s73M.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
SIMS SISTER IS HELD
AdmiraPs Kin Under $500 on
Death Driver Charge.
BU United Press

BU United Press
PHILADELPHIA, March 9.-Miss
Mary Sims, SO, sister of Admiral
William S. Sims, retired, was under
$500 bail today on a manslaughter
charge growing out of the death of
James NcElroy. So. who was struck
by an auto driven by Miss Sims,
Wednesday.
After the accident, when McIlroy
seemed but slightly injured, Miss
Sims was arrested on a charge of
assault and battery by automobile
and released, only to be rearrested
later on the manSlaughter charge.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
UNCLE TONI is FINED
Negro BoOtIegger Pleads Guilty to
Liquor Charge.

Herschel. (Uncle Tom) Payne, Ne
gro, sentenced several days ago to
two years in Ft. Leavenworth and
fined $1,000, today appeared in Fed
eral Court to plead guilty to a
liquor transportation charge. He
was fined $500. N
Payne was sentenced in connec-
ton with the Ferracane liquor con-
spiracy case. His case had been
taken under advisement, but was re-
vived when Payne was arrested
Monday by deputy sheriffs in car
containing liquor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
NAMED FOR CITY JOBS
Engineer Recommends O'ConnOr
Griffin as Aids.

Jerry O'Connor, 241 N. Randolph
ST., and John F.. Griffin, 1405 E.
Vermont ST., both Democrats, were
recommended for positions in the
city engineering department today
by City Engineer A. H. Moore.
O'Ccnnor, formerly superintend-
ent of the workhouSe under the
Bell administration, was expected to
be named sewer inspector by the
board of works. Griffin, formerly
employed in the department, was
to receive the post of Junior field
aid. Both posts pay $1,000 a yea
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
G. o. P. PLAN PROTESTED
Democratic Chairman Claims Pre-.
cinct Changing Too Expensive.

Protest to changing precinct
boundary lines as contemplated by
some Republican officials has been
filed by County Democratic Chair
man Leroy j. Reach. Added ex-
pense of holding elections if new
precincts are ordered was pointed
out by Reach.
About twenty precincts are to be
changed, county commissioners
have announced, with both major
factions in the Republican party
pairing to gain by the shake-up.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
INDIANA ICEMEN MEET
Discuss Plans for National Ad.
vertising Campaign.

Plans for financing a national
magazine advertising scheme for
the Indiana Ice Dealers Association,
were made today by the association
directors in session at the Claypool.
Attending board members were
L. A. Ebener, Vincennes; Earl w.
Ferguson, Terre Haute; N. v. Traut-
man, New Albany; w. j. Schneider,
Greensburg; H. j. Rhue, Greenfield;
Charles Reuss, FIT. Wayne; Daniel
P. Newell, Kokomo; A. o. Wilson,
South Bend; w. K. Martin, Craw-
louisville; r. F. Ramsey. pro~7''"nt,
Lafayette, and E. Scott Johnson,
executive secretary, Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
BACK HOME AGAIN

Automobiles reported recovered
by police belong to:
Robert E. Mcrlan, 826 Arbor Ave,
Pontiac, in the 900 block S. Hard
ing st.
G. w. Pomeroy, 1910 College Ave,
WHY'S Knight, 624-435, in 100
block w. New York st.
Vearl Miller, SIS S. Warman Ave,
Chevrolet, 1850, in 400 block,
BrookYille I'd.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
PATIENTS BATTLE FIRE
Hospital Inmates Aid Blaze Fight
Near Julietta.

Patients at Julietta hospital for
The insane joined regular fire fight
ers Thursday in combating flames
which destroyed the residence of
James M. Tresslar, hospital boiler
house fireman.
The story and a half frame struc .
ture is two blocks from the hospital
and the latter was not threatened
Fire department of New Palestine,
three miles away and Pumper Com
pany No. IL Indianapolis, prevented
spread of the flames. Insurance of
$4,000 partly covered his loss, Tress-
lar said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09

" ~ T II NNDL II I1'y ~ VI LVN VI
Beautiful corner lot, 5 rooms and bath;
long living-room. Will accept used car
or cash rs down payment. balance like
rent. A real buy. Address Box A-l00
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
Help Wanted MGIe
Help Wcnted Female

SALESLADIES-H to house; something
every woman needs: hustler can make $50
week. C-996. Times.
WANTED-Woman or girl to care for
house and 2 children in exchange for
home col Chadwick st.
EXP. -Middle-age woman for general
housework in private home. Oh. 0506M
GIRI-For general homework at once
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
Death Notices

sCHOEN. NORMAN L.IAge 90 years. be-
loved husband of Ruth Schoen. father
of little Betty end Henrietta Schoen son
Of Mrs. Henry, F, Schoen and brother of
passed away Tuesday, March 6, at II
D. m. Funeral at the lste residence. 30
2 p. m. Friends invited Burial at
Crown Hill
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
YOUR Credit Is Good

You can phone in your want ads and
have them charged This courtesy Is ex-
tended to anyone who has no past due
accounts on our books. Avail yourself Of
this opportunity. courteous girl will
help you write your ad. Call Main $500.
Want Ad Dept.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
YOUR Used CAR

as part payment on a home. We will
nance the balance on monthly payment
plan. A real change for responsible buy
ers, with limited capital to own a home.
Let us know what you want, Address
Times, Box $50
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
Storo1e and Transfer
OTTO ]. SUES;
E{os'Ses for Sale
We Build Good Houses

A clear lot, small payment or your old
home, according to your own ideas We
have a number of lots. improved. or SUBJ
urban tracts See or call us.
Klee & Schneider Co.
1908 New City Trust Bldg. Ii. 1874.
Evenings. Oh. 4449. Drex. 4572-M.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
STRTRRAN HOMES

If you contemplate going out in the
suburbs this season, we can help you.
Nice comfortable homes from $1,000 up.
on the river just north of Broad Ripple.
j. +. CANTWELL & co.
Ma. 62O4 $50 Lemcke Bldg.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
$50 CASH

1886 Naomi St. rooms: electric lights,
gas. inside toilet good condition. paved
street; large lot. Price S2250. No Bar
eve 11RQ
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
Near Fountain Square

l0Zl OllNe
Six-room single home; electric lights;
gas. city water; inside toilet garage $50.
SCHMID 81 SMITH, INC, REALTORS.
100 N Delaware. Ma. 40ss,
ATTENTION COLORED
Very nice 5-room double house, new
paper, electric lights. I'll N. Elder Ave.
We pay moving expense for good tenant.
DUNLOP g. HOLTEGEL
l22 E. Market st. Ma. 6020
PAY MOVING EXPENSES
2129 N. Jefferson rooms: good $3.50
23o5 Massachusetts Ave; four rooms 1850
$50 W. Maryland; 3 rooms ........ 1000
COLORED
$50 w Vermont rooms; inside
toilet; sink; paper, paint. ...... 70 90
854 Camp St. rooms; inside
toilet sink; paper, paint 49,. 1850
2036 W. Tenth ST.. cottage; rms. 1890
N. L. sEARCY, 224 N. Del. Ii 1911.
Modern
Brookyilc RI. n, 69;,73, 6 rms. ....$ s2 80
Prospect ST. 1927. S rms, ..,...,,.. $500
Semi Modern
Beecher St.. L., 1890, rms. ......$17.50
Buchanan St., E., 100, Z rms. ...... 25.10
Calhoun St.. 233S-s0. 4 rms. ........ 1900
Columbia Ave, 2829-3l. rms. ...... 1900
Duke St, 22lS, rms............... 50
Virginia. 602-4. S rms. ............. 20.OD
Wood ST, 2959-61, 4 rms. ......... 1900
Washington Bank g. Trust Co.
NEAR-Cabinet Makers Union; 5-room.
semi-mod. water paid $50. III. $685..
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
I OTIS for Sole

LOTA140x40: double garage; near Catholic.
Prot schools DIR. S308-W. aft. $50 D. m.
Farms for Sale
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
$50 CASH

1886 Naomi St.: rooms, electric lights,
gas. inside toilet, good condition; paved
street; large lot; price. S2,250 no Bar
eve HUI. 1883
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$500 CASH

i6s4-1636 Hoefgen ST.; 4-room bungalow
double; inside toilet, garage; paved street.
and let the other help pay for your home.
N. j. FOX. Ma. 6l55: eve. Hu. 1853.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09
Farms for Rent
Business Places for Rent

80 ACRES-Good improvements close in,
w. BANGE. 621 Meyer-Kiser Bank Bldg,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-09

Suit on account for S2,758.26 was
filed by the Continental Optical
Corporation of this city today in
Circuit Court against the American
Optical Company. with headquar-
tiers at Southbridge. Mass.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-20
Z PETERSBURG MEN DROWN ON
 HUNTING TRIP

PETERSGJRG, Alaska, Noy. Colchester M. Holm and Paul Lund, prominent business men of this city, were drowned Sunday night when a small skiff in which they were entering Blind Slough on hunting trip, was swamped. Three others in the party reached shore safely.
 MT. Holm is survived by a brother. His parents reside in Snohomish, Wash. He was a World War flier and instructor at Langley Field and subsequent ly owned the telephone exchange here and other local property. He was a member of the Masons, Elks, Moose and American Le- zion.
 MT. Lund is survived by two brothers here. He recently re- tired from business to make an extended visit to Europe. He was a member of the Petersburg City Council.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-20
SEALS YIELD MILLION
 ON U. s. "FUR FARM''

tury, before the start of pelagic sealing. the seals totaled 5,000,000.
 Wholesale slaughter had cut the number to 25O.O00 by 1911. Under government control only three year-old males are taken. enough being left to assure the herds na- tural growth. This year S,852 three-year-olds were branded for breeding purposes.
 The growth of the herd added more than $2,000,0O0 to the value of the Pribilofs during the year. The seals have an estimated value of $32,000,000. When this years harvest is sold the islands will have yielded the United States about $17,000,000 in revenue, all most two and a half times the purchase price of Alaska
 St. Paul and St. George, largest of Uncle Sam's four treasure is- lands" are the summer breeding grounds of the seals. In the fall the animals leave for deep sea southern waters, to return in the late spring.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-20

SEATTLE, Wash, Nov. 20.- Uncle Sam proved his ability as a fur farmer this year by harvest ing a million dollar crop of seals and at the same time adding some $2.300,000 to the value of his farm.
 The farm" the little Pribilof islands, 300 miles west of the Alaskan mainland in the Boring sea, is the summer hcme of the worlds largest seal herd. The valuable animals are protected and controlled by the United Statea and since 1911, when killing on the high seas was prohibited by treaty, only the bureau of fisher ies has taken seals and market ed the furs.
 During the summer 31, 1,09S seals were killed and when the furs are tanned they will have an average value between $35 and $40. A cen sus showed that the herds in- creased 62.642 during the last year, numbering S71,513 as compared with sCS,S70 a year ago. In the latter part of the eighteenth cen-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-20
Canadian Control Of
 Liquor Is Explained
 ot ". C. T. U. Session

BOSTON, Mass, Nov. 20.-Miss Rosamund Duff, of Toronto, Sec retary of the Ontario w. c. T. U., told the annual convention of the National w. c. T. U.. in session here, that under Government con trol in Canada facilities for the sale of liquor means an increase of liquor drinking, drunkenness, crime and accidents" She said the Government control has fall ed to prevent bootlegging or sale of poisonous liquor in Canada, adding that i've are told if good liquor is obtainable, nobody would want poison stuff. Yet with all the enormous quantity oi Government liquor sold in Can ada, there is great amount ol rubbing alcohol used as beverage Officials declare that 75 per cen' of the purchases are made fol drinking"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-11-20
SMUCCLERS
 ARE CAUGHT
Four Suspects Held for Grand Jury-Ocean
 Liner Searched

NEW YORK, Nov. 20.-Uncle Sam has stepped in and stopped what is believed to be con spiracy to smuggle diamonds worth half a million dollars into the United States.
 The chief steward of the Cum ard liner Berengaria, one New York traffic officer and John Street, jeweler, with his daugh- ter, are held for the Federal Grand Jury.
 The arrests followed the re- ported discovery of diamonds in the stateroom of William Ballyn, steward. when a squad of 60 GUS toms agents searched the liner last Saturday. The Federal off cers declared the four prisoners have made 10 deliveries of snug gled gems during the past year