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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24

wood. Nd, reported that while she
was bowling in the Convention Hall
Bowling Alleys, thief stole her
nocketbook containing wrist
watch valued at 800. The report
was made for her by Kari r.
wood, jr., 1914 Connecticut Ave.
N. w.
Ignatius Teraci, proprietor of a
tailor shop at 1907 H St. N. w.
reported that q man came to his
shop and asked for two suits be-
longing to r. H. Welsh. Thinking
that the suits, one valued at 500
and the other at SIS, were to be
delivered to the owner, the tailor
turned them over to him. Welsh
eventually called for the suits him
self, only TO find that they were
gone.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24

DIR. Caldwell watched the results
Of constitution for AZ years, and
believed that no matter how careful
people are OF their health, diet and
exercise. constipation will occur
from time to time regardless OF
how much one tries to avoid It. Of
next Importance then, is how 70
treat It when It comes. DR.. Cald-
wei always was I'm favor Of getting
az close to nature as possible,
hence his remedy for constipation,
known as DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pep
sin. il q mild vegetable compound.
IT can not harm the most delicate
system and is not q habit forming
preparation. Syrup Pepsin Is pleas.
ant-tasting, and youngsters love y.
II does not grippe. Thousands Of
mothers have written US to that
effect.
DIR. Caldwell did not approve Of
drastic physics and purges. He DID
not believe they were good for
human beings to put into their
system. In a practice Of AZ years
ne never saw any reason for their
nee when q medicine like Syrup
Pepsin will empty the bowels just
as promptly, more Clearly and
gently. without gripping and harm
tor the system.
Keep free from constipation! IT
robs your strength, hardens your
arteries and brings on premature
old age. Do not let q day 90 by
without q bowel movement. Do no.
sit and hope, but so to q druggist
and get one Of the generous bottles
OF DR.. CaldwelIs Syrup Pepsin
Take the proper dose that night and
by morning you will feel like a
different person. Use Syrup Pepsin
for yourself and members Of the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24
Back Inlay and Gordon
For District. Judgeship

The washington Bar Association,
composed of colored attorneys, yes
terday adopted resolutions urging
the appointment of either Charles
". Inlay or District Attorney Pey'
ton Gordon to the vacancy on the
bench OF the District Supreme
Court created by the resignation
last December of Justice Adolph A.
Hoehling.
The resolutions were signed by
Charles III. Houston. president OF
the association, and Louis r. Meh.
linger, recording secretary, and
were forwarded to the Attorney
General.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24
Dr.. CaldweIps 3 Rules
Keep You Healthy

family in constipation, biIiousness,
sour and Granny stomach, bad
breath, no appetite, headaches, and
to break up fevers and colds.
Always have a bottle in the house,
and observe these three rules of
health: Keep the head cool, the
feet warm, the bowels open.
We would be glad to have you
prove at our expense how much
DR.. CaIdweIrs Syrup Pepsin. can
mean to YOU and yours. Just write
Syrup Pepsin,' = Monticello, Illinois,
and we viii send you prepaid a
FREE SAMPLE BOTTLE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24
Russia and Japan Sign
Two Year Fishing Pact

MOSCOW, Jan. 24.-Evidence Of
growing friendship between Japan
and Soviet Russia was seen today in
the signing of a new fishery conven-
ton whereby japanese fishermen
are given the right to operate in
the Russian waters of the Japan,
Bering Nand OkhOtsk Seas.
BY the convention, which runs for
eight years. the japanese fishermen
are benefited to the extent Of $15,-
900 900 annually.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24
OFF With Corns
In 3 Minutes
Painless, Easy. No Irritation

Shur.Off. the marvellous new corn
remedy, will remove tough, old
corns and callouses III only 3 min-
utes- without soaking, without
waiting. 1t stops pain instantly.
And 1t positively will not harm OF
irritate healthy skin.
Simple as Al b G TO use. Just
apply Shur-Off to the corn; keep IL
wet for two minutes. Then start
peeling the corn or caIlous right of
root and all. Anyone can do Il
easily.
All druggists sell and recommend
shur-(Dff Get a 5O-cent bottle at Peoples
DRUG Stores call over town., use II to-
night, and enjoy tho ease and comfort
OF corn-free feet.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24

It's not April /. but then the Lad
dergrammer doesn't have to wait for
a special time to do tricks with his
pencil and a good word combination.
Come down a step at q time, find
ing a new word for each downward
rung which is exactly like the one
above it except for the substitution
Of a single letter. See IL you can
better the authors solution which
will appear in tomorrow by eliminat-
ing a rung on the way down.
Here's an answer to Necklace:
i. Neck; 2. Peck; 3. Pack: 4, Lack;
5: Lace.
Copyright by Public Ledger
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24
CAMERA, SUITS,
|. CASH. IS LOOT

A moving picture camera, Vaiueo
at $3.50, containing roll OF him.
was stolen last night from the
automobile of Charles w. Schatfer,
SAL Ingraham st. N. w, while the
machine was parked in front OF MS
home. he reported to police.
Miss Camille M. Collins, Brent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24
G. w. u. Alumni to Hear
Marvin At Luncheon,

President Cloyd III. Marvin, Of
George washington University, will
be the speaker at the first alumni
luncheon OF the year, which will
be held Saturday in the Lafayette
Hotel. He is expected to talk on
plans for administering the recent
81 200, 900 endowment for a chair
of government at the institution.
DR.. Frank Al. Hornaday. president
Of the alumni association, will
preside,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24
EpIScOPALlANS MEET

The MidWinter meeting Or the
Pageant and Diocesan Society of
the Episcopal Church in the Wash
ington Diocese will be held tonight
i'm the parish house OF Christ
Church. Thirty-first and o Streets
Northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-17
GOV. SMITH LEAVES
DETAILS TO CHIEFS
RaSkob and Lehman Expect
ed to Call Campaign Council
Within Few Days.
rY The Associated Press.


ALBANY. N. u, July lT,--Apparently
In no hurry to disclose the. exact lines
of which he will conduct his presidential
fight Gov. Smith Is leaving the formu-
lation of campaign details to a group
of friends and Democratic party leaders
who for the most part intend to direct
operations from New York City.
John j. Raskob the new national
committee chairman. and as such, cam
rarg,s director. was back In that city
a'aciay after a week end out of town. as
AfaS Herbert Lehman. campaign finance
director. They are counted on by the
governor during the next few days to
uork out complete campaign organ
tEation in conferences with Others.
among them Senator. Gerry Of Rhode
island. head of the advisory committee.
and Mrs Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyo-
hing. chairman of the woman's divi-
sion.
In consultation with the presidential
nominee and his running mate. Senator
Robinson, RaSkob is also expected
shortly to announce the dates for the
notification of both of their nominal
ton The expectation here is thar
Smith will be content TO have the
Republicans fire the first gun and that
his notification ceremony will take place
about mid-AuguSt, a few days after
Herbert Hoover is apprised officially of
his nomination, in California
The governor is keeping his plans to
himself, but his friends are confident
he viii take the stump about Labor day
or shortly thereafter. He plans to get
over much of the country, but to con-
serve his strength and voice is expected
to limit his speeches and to make liberal
use OF the radio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-17

actors, but the legends she could not
read-she did not know her letters well
enough.
The sudden change from touch to
sight has brought some curious expert
ences. Certain household articles which
she has been familiar with all her life
have gone utterly unrecognized. One
of them was safety pin, which seemed
curious object when she looked at it,
but which she knew at once when she
had it In her hand
Having seen the sunset. she plans to
get up some morning soon to see the
sun rise. She Is eager to see animals,
the strange creatures she has never
been able to know except through
touch. She wants to see fine paintings.
And, like the schoolgirl she is, she is
crazy to go downtown and shop.
But, most of ALL" she says, Il want
to see my mothers face. I wonder II
she will look as I imagine her?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-17
BY FRANCES ITOvER.
Written Exclusively for The Star and Mort
American Newspaper Alliance.

I
MILWAUKEE, Wis. July 17.-Mar-
celia Calkins is almost overpowered by
the glory of the world
IT never dreamed that such wonder
| full colors existed as saw last night in
| sunset" Gays the. 20-year-old girl
from Chetek. Wis, who, after a series
of six oerations. performed at the Mil
waukee Hospital finds herself able to
see
She has been blind since birth. ex-
cept for the smallest ray of light which
managed 10 pierce one corner of her
right eye.
Marcella finds the world a pageant
of color She thrills each time she sees
flower.
Il saw my first rose on the 18th of
June" she says. Touch can't tell you
how beautiful a rose is. l knew they
must be beautiful because every one
told me they were. and. then, they
smell so awfully sweet. But I had no
idea how really lovely they are
The new world in which the young
girl now finds herself is filled with sur
priSes.
"one of the greatest" she says. lis
the looks of my friends. / had very
Stro.Ag mental pictures of how people
looked. and about half the time find
that the picture was just opposite from
the reality.
How did I make my mental pictures?
I think mostly from the voice. and from
the personality, too And the feel of
peoples hands. You know, blind people
are just as certain that they know how
people look as those who see You
wouldn't think of doubling that you
knew how some one looked; those who
haven't the sight are the same-they
have vivid ideas of people and things.
Can't Imagine Colors.
sI had read good deal of red-haired
women in stories. and in some way
perhaps because they were both teaSes-
I got the impression that one of the
sisters and one of the nurses here in
the hospital had red hair. 1t was such
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-17
GIRL. 20, BLIND SINCE BIRTH,
NOW SEES WORLDS MARVELS
Milwaukee Young Woman Can See Letters,
but Cannot Read-Colors Most
Wonderful to Her

surprise when I found that both had
brown hair; and red hair, as imagined
it. was nothing like 1t is. No, not like
scarlet, either. just can't explain.
Colors as blind people imagine them are
nothing like the true colors."
Her own looks were great surprise
TO the young girl
IT had to get acquainted with my
self" she said.
Marcella cannot herself read the let
tiers which come to her from her mother
in the northeastern Wisconsin town.
This is not because she does not see
the words as her mother has formed
them on the paper. but because, as she
saws. II do not know my letters by
SIGHT vet. But I will know thenf even
tually." she adds. for I'm learning
fast"
With Braille characters she is, of
course, familiar.
Been TO Movies.
Miss Calkins has been to the movies
once since her sight was gained Be-
fore the successful operation on her
eyes her enjoyment of motion pictures
came from hearing a friend read the
titles. Last night she was able to see
the pictures. even noticing the chang
ing expressions on the faces of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-17

Department include the transfer of
Clayson w. Aldridge of New York. vice
consul, from Alden, Arabia, to Athens;
La Verne Baldwin of New York, vice
consul at Ottawa, promoted to third
secretary at that city; Culber B. Cham
berlain of Missouri, vice consul, from
Yunnanfu to Hankow. and Robert c.
Coudray of Rhode Island, vice consul,
from Hankow to Mukden
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-17
Police Wound % Rioters.

CALCUTTA. India. July II CP-
Police firing TO quell riot at the Fort
Chester iute mills, 90 miles from CAL
cutta. wounded % mill hands. A num-
Der Of police were injured by missiles
thrown by the rioters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-17
provide temporary headquarters

would provide temporary headquarters
here.
Lightfoot was a member of the Demo-
cratic State committee in Missouri in
1908. The purpose of the new orgafli-
zation, he explained. was to teach
Democrats how to vote for Hoover and
yet support their local ticket"
He said hundreds of Democrats were
interested in the movement to promote
the clubs, but could not disclose their
identity at this time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-17

Among the common mistakes made
in caring for goldfish are overlooking,
overcrowding the bowl and changing
the water too often
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-17
MIDWEST DEMOCRATS
PLAN HOOVER CLUBS

Many of Party Interested In Move
ment Who Cannot Disclose Iden-
tity, Says Missourian.
BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, July 17.--Plans for the
organization of Midwest group of
Democratic Hoover for-President Clubs
have been announced by M d. Light
foot of Springfield Mo. who said he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-17
CONSULAR CHANGES.

Transfers Are Announced in u. s.
Foreign Service.
Recent changes in the United States
Foreign Service. announced at the State
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-16
AUTHORITIES ALARMED

CHICAGO, Jan. 16. P)-Gangsters and their murderous operations have secured such firm grip in the large cities. such as Chicago, New York, Philadelphia and St. Louis, that the government is alarmed at the practi- cally complete breakdown of law. The government is taking & hand in checking the menace.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-16
DOESN'T SOUND RIGHT

OTTAWA, Jan. 16. (P)-Miss Mar garet Barrie, Chicago nurse who was dismissed from the Chicago Mun- icipal hospital because she was, a Canadian and refused to take the American oath, says 22 other Cana dian nurses were given the same al ternative but she alone demurred.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-16
A KILLING LAW

WASHINGTON, D. c. Jan. 16. (P- The association against the prohi- bition amendment claims 15,OO0 more Americans were killed in the eight years of prohibition by bad liquor than were American soldiers in the World War.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-16
TO INVESTIGATE LAW

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. Is. (P-An investigation by the American Bar Association of the Prohibition law and it's enforcement and administra- tion was proposed here in report submitted to the executive commit tee on criminal law and criminology.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-16
MAY ACT ON LAW

CHICAGO, Jan. 16. {P)-If the City Council can whip the proposed sub- way bill into shape within two weeks, it may be able to put through spe- cial session of the legislature called by Governor Small to act on the pri- mary laws.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-16
SHOULD BE ENOUGH

CHICAGO, Jan. 16. (P-Irene Paw loska, Chicago Civic Opera singer, was named 10 times as correspondent in an amendment bill for seperate maintenance filed for Mrs. Eda Mesi- row against Dr. Maurice Mesirow.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-16
NOTED RUSSIAN DIES

MOSCOW, Jan. 16. (P-The Rus sian physologist, Professor Valdimar M. Bakhterery, who recently founded at Liningrad, "The Brain Pantreon, died here suddenly.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-16
TELEGRAPH DREWT|ES
SON OF BANKER KILLED

MASSAPEQUA, l.. l.. Jan. 16. (P-- Alan Harrison, 29 year old son of Joseph w Hartman, banker, is dead following an auto crash. He was forced off the road by large car and his small coupe overturned
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-16
ACTION IS POSTPONED

MOSCOW, Jan. 16 (R-owing to severe conflicts between various fac tions in the Communist industry, ac- tions have been postponed until next autumn.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-16
ROUNDUP FAILURE

BUENOS AIRES, Jan. 16. (P)-The roundup of communists failed to provide a clew to the perpetrators Of the robbery recently of two American banks More than score of persons were injured in the robbery.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-16
MiDWINTER SAVING

Now is the time to recondition and make. the old shoes last till Easter. Mems soIes and Heels SAYS. Ladies soies and Heels, s1.75 to s2.5o.
 Seward Leather Works
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-16
SAME AS SEWARD

NEW YORK, Jan. 16. R)-The 45.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-01-16

Ali meat and nothing else in the Frye Bruhn Meat Market.
, 1928-08-22
POLITICS AND RAIN

It seems there is quite a difference be-
tween the French and the Americans.
France held elections the other day, and
politicians were hoping for rain. If it
rained election day, they explained, the
people would vote; if it were bright and
shiny, too many of them would take
an outing in the country and would not
90 near the polls.
In this country all of this is reversed.
A rainy day keeps the vote down; but Il
there is sunshine, people flock to the polls
in great numbers, This striking contrast
probably has some deep characteristics
of the two peoples, but what 1t is looks
difficult to discover Pueblo Star Journ-
al.
, 1928-08-22
BURGLAR TOOLS THREATEN
LIFE TO RICH BEGGAR

What with competition. police interfer-
ence and the high cost of a good sedan,
a hard working beggar just can't make
both ends meet. 1t just seems to force a
a man into crime.
An instance. One legged Tom Campbell,
40, of 1O1 Poynter ave-. South Jamaica,
Queens, faces life Imprisonment under
the Baumes laws because he could not
live on the $11. 40 an hour he collected on
Brooklyn elevated platforms.
Detective William Kirk of the medi-
cant squad found. burglar tools and marco
tics in the sedan that took Campbell and
his pal, Frank Cesarski, Al, of $50 South
Dakota ave-, South Jamaica, to work
each day.
In the New Jersey ave. Magistrate's court
Brooklyn, yesterday. they admitted being
Professional beggars. but denied possess
ion of the tools or coke, Kirk testified
that he had trailed the pair for a
week. and that Campbell. who claims to
, 1928-08-22
Perfectly simple: France holds her ma
tiOnal elections on Sunday.-Ibid.
SCHOOLBOY STUFF.

A deacon is the lowest kind o. a Chris
tian.
A monastery is a place of monsters.
Marriage is a Sacrament where a priest
unites a man end a woman in fatal union.
The Bible is against bigamy when it
says no man can serve two masters.
False doctrine is when a doctor gives
wrong stuff to a man.
America was discovered by the Spinach.
In 1868 the Pilgrims crossed the ocean,
and this was known as Pilgrims Pro-
gress.
An appendix is a portion of a book
which nobody yet has discovered of any
use.
An index is where you look at the back
part of a book to find oft anything you
want.
a grass widow is the wife of a vpgpta
rian. The Ljvjng Church (MjLWnukee)
, 1928-08-22
STATE CO.OPER4rES TO CUT $780,
900 CRAFT LEVIED EACH WEEK
By IndustriaIi5t.

A war of determination against New
York's poultry truS already under
chargestof using gangsters TO boost prices,
has been declared by the t~e!eraI govern
ment anti trust bureau
Despite the reticence of officials, THE
NEWS learned yesterday that the United
States attorneys office plans civil action
to dissolve the poultry combine that take
$3.50. 900 a week in excess profits from
consumers.
State Is Co operating.
Chief OF the organizations under fire is
the greater New York Live Poultry
chamber of commerce, which government
investigators contend has twice been
forced out Of business under other
names.
John H Amen, assistant United States
attorney in charge of the inquiry, con-
.irmed the fact that department of just,
ice agents have been gathering evidence.
Co. operating in the drive are the state
attorney generals office, in charge of
Robert S. Conklin, chief deputy, and the
firm of Grauer& Rathkopf, lao Nassau
st. attorneys for more than 100 retail
poultry dealers in revolt against the
dominating combine.
injunction Asked
Even before the government moves,
Charles A. Rathkopf plans to obtain an
Injunction against tbs Greater New York
Live Poultry Chamber of Commerce. the
Official Poultry Slaughterers of America
Inc, and the Chicken Drivers, Chauffeurs
and helpers union No. 167 charging them
with acting in restraint of trade.
Argument on an order to show cause
issued by Supreme Court Justice Selah B.
Strong in Brooklyn will take place Thurs
day morning
, 1928-08-22
AUTOS KILL 1914 IN -FOUR WEEKS,

Washington, DC, July 20 (U.P.)
Five hundred and fourteen persons
were killed in auto accidents in seventy
seven large cities of the United States in
the four weeks ending July IA, the com
merce department reported. This is a
decrease of f%tty-nine from last years
figure NY. Daily NeWs.
, 1928-08-22
CUBA PUTS END TO BULLFIGHTS;
EVEN SHAM COMBATS BANNED.

Bullhghting in Cuba passes into obi
WON under a recent ban.
Although COMPRISED chiefly of Span
iards and people of Spanish descent. ca.
bans nave waged a fight of many years
against the sport of blood and sand"
The new order making it illegal to stage
a buIIfight applies to sham exhibitions as
we'll. There is also a military order a
gainst them N. Y. Herald Tribune.
, 1928-08-22

his age, Lord H4Idane enjoyed excellent
health until early his year. He was taken
i'll in March. but recently seemed to have
improved. A few DAYS ago his illness
again manifested Itself and yesterday be-
came critical. He died after a severe
heart attack.
MARKET QUOTATIONS.
New York, Aug. 10th.
Flour standard export grades Sc 80.
Corn meal yellow kIln dried per bag Of
1876 lbs. SIS so
Pork heavy mess Old per barrel S34. 81
Pork short clear Medium quality per
barrei $3.50
Sugar %centrlf. basis 80 deg. test per
100 lbs. 81 80.
Exchange sight 81 85B.
Exchange so days S4.82
, 1928-06-16

viseu prayer book measure. /, IS expect
ed to continue over tomorrow and the
voting, which cuts across all party dIV
isi0ns, viii remain 10 doubt UNI. the las.
moment. The majority either way Is
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-10
CIVIL WAR IN
China FEARED
Kansu Province Con-
flict Continuing;
100000 Dead

SHANGHAI. Oct. 1o.-R1-Civil
warfare after a Mohammedan upris-
ing in Kansu Province. which was
stated TO have claimed more thar
200. 900 lives. was believed to be con-
t~inuing in the western Chinese pro-
vince.
In addition to the ravages Of civil
warfare the area was stated in adj
vices from missions 10 be suffering
from an intense famine. This had
been aggravated by the FIGHTING and
tho advices said that half the pop,
u~lation OF the province was liable
to die during the coming winter.
(The last estimate Of the ponula.
tion Of Kansu. compiled by the Chin.
ese post office in 1923, is 5.927 ,997)
Serious conflicts between the Kan
su Mohammedars and troops of Cen
eral Feng Yu-Hsiang. who claims the
overlordship of the province. caused
chaotic conditions. Detailed infor-
nation was not available in Shanr-
hal. but a letter from the China in
land mission Headquarters at Lam
chowfu. capital Of Kansu. dated Aug
started last spring. At that time
armed Mohammedan bands began
raiding villages throughout central
Kansu. robbing and Staying the H.
habitants who were unable to offer
effective resistance.
This situation caused General
Feng to dispatch an army corps from
Honan province to kansu in an at