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Evening star., 1928-11-23

The Business and Professional Wom-
ems Club Of the District will meet Mon.
day, 8 pm, at the Hamilton Hotel
Those belonging to State clubs and
others interested are invited to attend
Evening star., 1928-11-23
FUTURE.

Gen. Nelson A. Miles Camp, No. /,
U. s. w. ", Pythian Temple, meets 8
o'clock. Nomination of officers.
Evening star., 1928-11-23

The annual bazaar of All Souls Uni
tartan Church will be held December 6
and in Pierce Hall, Sixteenth and
Harvard streets.
Evening star., 1928-11-23

A card party for the benefit of the
Curley Club, $3.50 o'clock, at st. Mar
tins Hall, North Capitol and T streets.
Evening star., 1928-11-23

MITCHELL. ELLA. Entered into rest We'd
nesday. November 81. 1928. at $40 pm.
st,,GsInI st GGalnliInger ,Munieipal Hospital ELLA
Sayles & Co. undertaken establishment.
342 F st. S.w. Funeral services will be
held Sunday November IS, at l pm, at
Providence Baptist Church. M st, between
4l2 and 9th SITS. S.w., Rev. p. Sayles, y. D.,
pastor. Friends are invited. 1nterment
Evening star., 1928-11-23

The Brookland Parent-Teacher Asso-
citation will meet, o'clock, at the
school. Miss Irene Reimer of the Pub
lie Library will speak of children's books
and there will be an exhibit of books.
Evening star., 1928-11-23

JOHNSON. FRANK. Entered into eternal
rest Tuesday, November 20, 1923, FRANK
JOHNSON. devoted father of William
Howard Johnson, loving. brother of Mrs.
Matilda Butler and Ollie Johnson. and
beloved uncle of Isaac A. and Charles +.
Butler. Funeral Sunday, November 25. at
I O'Clock p.m, from his late residence,
36 st. Sc. thence to the Zion Baptist
Church st. between 3rd and 4la SITS.
s.w.. Rev. william l.. Washington, the
pastor. off1c!ating 2A$
Evening star., 1928-11-23

yemher 90, 1928, LEWIS H. HOWDER, be-
loved husband of Jane r. Howder, aged 81
wears. Funeral from his late residence,
1873 Trinidau ave ne, on Saturday, No.
yember "a. at $50 am, thence to Holy
Name Church, where requiem high mass
Will be said at am. for the repoSe of his
soul. Interment Arlington National Gene
Evening star., 1928-11-23
Prunes
Fruits

Hot House Grapes, California
rapes, Persimmons, Extra
Fancy Apples. Pears, Bananas,
Oranges. Lemons, Alligator Pears,
Cranberries, Grape Fruit, Pome-
granates.
Fancy Gift Baskets of Fruit.
Evening star., 1928-11-23

A card party for the benefit of the
patrol of Su zu Court, No. 21, Ladies
Oriental Shrine of North America, will
be given, o'clock, at TIC Thirteenth
street.
Evening star., 1928-11-23

LEWIS. MARTHA. On Wednesday. Novem-
Der 81. 1923. at her residence, Arlington.
Va, MARTHA LEWIS. devoted mother of
Lewis. Notice of funeral hereafter. Re-
mains resting at the W. Ernest Jarvis Co.
funeral parlorS. 2222 Ga. ave. NV.
Evening star., 1928-11-23
Dates

10-Ounce Pkg. Dromedary. :. .25c
Fard Dates, pound. .25c
Calf. Deglet Moor, lib. tin. :. .75c
Fancy Deglet Moor. l h.. -. .$l25
l2-0unce Jar Stuffed Dates. .o5c
Evening star., 1928-11-23

GRADY, JOHN J. Suddenly, wednesday,
November 81, 1923, JOHN j.. beloved hus-
band of Romayne Grady (nee Schneiderl.
Funeral will take place from his late
residence. 35 Tea st. ne. Saturday morn
ing, November "a. at $3.50 O'Clock, thence
mass S viii be n said eiSn' at c'cIocEl I Reiatiyes
and friends invited. Interment Mount
Olivet Cemetery. %
Evening star., 1928-11-23

Lands, JOSEPH. Wednesday, November
q, 1928. at Baltimore, Md, JOSEPH, aged
63 years, husband of Marie Ely, Lands.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services at his late home,
Ais PenhurSt ave-, Saturday morning.
private
Evening star., 1928-11-23

MITCHELL. ELLA. The officers and mem
bers OF Mount Olive Tabernacle. No. 3.
Q. OF G. F.. are requested to meet satur-
day November %; ;rns2s 1879 az 9sosk to
MITCHELL. G. A. BROWN, r. w. r.
SARAH BROOKS, r. w S.
Evening star., 1928-11-23

Der. %. 1928. at 2:s5 am. at at his resi-;
FULLER: beloved uncle of Helen, Homer
G. and Hubert B. Fuller. aged 81 years and
dence pm. Friday, November 23. In
terment in Scotland. Conn. Scotland,
Cnnn. 4
Evening star., 1928-11-23

The Columbia Heights Lutheran
Church, Park road east of Eleventh
street, will have a bazaar and supper
this afternoon and evening. The ba-
zaar will open at o'clock and supper
served from 5 to g..
Evening star., 1928-11-23

yember 2i. 1928. at her residence. 1871
North Capitol St., CORA. beloved wife of
the Nevius funeral home 924 New York
ave. NV, on Saturday. November "a, at
l:30 pm. Interment private. 23e
Evening star., 1928-11-23

DAVIS, JAMES n. On Friday. November 23
1928. JAMES r. DAVIS. devoted brother CT
Mary F. Burke and Josephine Scott of
Richmond, Va. He also leaves three nieces
and two nephews of Richmond, Va. Notice
of funeral hereafter. Remains resting at
the w Ernest Jarvis Co. West End funeral
parlors, 28th and Dumbarton ave. NV.
lRichmond, Va, paperS please copY)
Evening star., 1928-11-23

MURPHY, HOWARD. Departed this life sud-
denly November 10. 1928. az 1890 pm. st
Freedmen'S Hospital, HOWARD MURPHY.
beloved son of Mrs. Cora Murphy of 124
w st. NV He leaves to mourn their loss
two sisters, four brothers. three aunts and
other relatives and friends. Funeral serv-
ices Friday November 23. at 8 pm. at
Frazier'S new funeral home. 389 r. ].
ave. NV. Interment Richmond, Va.
Evening star., 1928-11-23

The Big Sisters of the District of
Columbia will meet, 8 o'clock, at st.
Patrick's rectory.
Evening star., 1928-11-23

FLETCHER. ARTHUR w. On Thursday No
vember %. 1928, ARTHUR W. FLETCHER,
beloved son of William c. Fletcher. Re-
mains resting at w. Warren Taltavulls
funeral home. 14th and. Spring rd. NV.
Funeral and inteTment Sunday, November
IS, at BoonSboro, Nd. "a
Evening star., 1928-11-23

Der q. 1928, at O'Clock an, at George
WASHINGTON University Hospital, JESSE P.
BROOKS. beloved husband of Naomi E.
County aged 42 Years. Funeral on Satur-
day, November "a at pm. from Che
residence of his father-in- law, William H.
Streeks, IT'S Taylor ST. NV. Relatives and
friends invited. Interment Cedar Hill
Cemetery %
Evening star., 1928-11-23

JOLLEY, DOUGLASS w. Suddenly, We'd
nesday. November 81, 1928, at Toledo
Ohio, DOUGLASS w. beloved son Of Sadie
Clements Chapel. iS4i wisconsin ave-
NV, Saturday, November "a. at 2 o'clock
pm. 1ntcrmcnt at Cedar Hi Cemetery.
Evening star., 1928-11-23

The Woman's Club Of Kensington
will give a musical comedy, ''The Link
Of Notions" today, 8 pm, at WASH
ington Heights Presbyterian Church.
Evening star., 1928-11-23

Columbia Chapter, D. A. r., will give
a card party, o'clock, at the Roose-
velt Hotel.
Evening star., 1928-11-23
Dfatbs.

BAYLOR. MARTHA. The officers and past
officers of Queen Deborah Council No. |,
A. o. d. OF j., are requested to meet at
Knights Hall, 1909 llth st. NV. Satur-
day, November "a, 1923. at 1880 pm. to
arrange for the funeral of Sister MARTHA
BAYLOR Funeral from Lanes c. NJ. F.
Church, Sunday, November 25. at pm.
FANNIE CARPENTER, P. j.
g. II: JOHNSON, G.. II. p.
Evening star., 1928-11-23

KNELLY. ELIZABETH. On Wednesday, No
Vember 81. 1923. at her residence, 100 G
St Sc. Mrs ELIZABETH KNELLY. aged
70 years Funeral service Saturday, No
Nember "a. at pm. 1nterment Fort
lincnln ChmatarY
Evening star., 1928-11-23
LOST.

BRACELET. platinum. with small amethysts
on Friday might: II found please return to
CIGARETTE CASE. silver. inscription EN-
memory OF Capt Lawrence Cole" Reward
Otto Wilson. National Press Club. 23'
COLLIE. female lost Thursday, November
%. Reward. Call POTOMAC $500.
Evening star., 1928-11-23

The Boys Club of Washington will
hold its eighth annual meeting, 8
o'clock, at the clubhouse, 230 c street
Frank r. Jelleff president of the board,
Will preside. Supt. Thomson invites all
interested in the welfare of the boys to
see the club in action.
Evening star., 1928-11-23

KING, THOMAS r. Suddenly, Tuesday. No
vember 20, 1928, THOMAS r. KING of
307 Van St. s.w. He leaves to mourn their
loss mother. stepfather and host OF
other relatives and friends. Remains rest
ing at the funeral chapel of George G;
Clarke Co.. 14l6 Florida ave. ne, until
Friday. November %, at pm. at which
time funeral services will be held at Pill
grims Baptist Church. 3rd and Van SITS.
s.w. 1nterment Saturday, November "a,
at King George County, Va. %
Evening star., 1928-11-23

POODLE, white, male. with brown spot on
each ear, answers to name OF Snookie; tag
1924; liberal reward. 1913 0 st. NV. De-
catur 1919. Mrs. Toney
RING-Small gold ring. carnelian. old-fash-
Toned setting: valued as keepsake. Call
Evening star., 1928-11-23

Auditorium Food Show, Wednesday night
Reward. Apt. 6o8, the Farnsboro. North
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-22
CHOIR OF 500 TO SING
! AT FAIRVIEW ASSEMBLY
County Christian Churches Plan
Big Rally In July.

A choir of 900 will participate in
The Fairview Assembly of the
Marion County Christian churches
at Butler University fleldhousc,
July 8 to IS. Thirty-nine county
Disciples of Christ churches will CO.
operate in the event.
On Sunday, June 30, a squadron
of 100 men will visit the various
churches to urge attendance.
There are about $4,000 members
of the denomination in the county
Attendance at the Lords supper
on July IS is expected to tax the
capacity of the new Butler field
house, built to hold $4,000 persons
This ceremony will be in charge of
fifty elders and $50 deacons.
University authorities are CO.
operating with the central COM
anittee.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-22
BASEBALL POOL
drive PRESSED
| ON SMALL FRY
Police Make Arrests and
Judges Hold Evidence
Is Too F!imsy.

Police continued today to arrest
minor operators in the city-wide
baseball pool rings, while municipal
judges had released on technicalities
Two OF those already in custody.
The game of hide and seek be-
tween the police, street statesmen,
poolroom proprietor and police court
lawyers continued as, part of Police
Chief ClauCe M. Worley's an
nounced move to suppress gam
bling and vice.
A raid of police upon Apt. 10, 1923
N. Illinois ST., where the officers said
they had looked through window
and had seen men playing cards
came to naught in Judge Paul c.
Wetter's court.
Dismissed by Wetter
Police admitted the men were not
playing CARDS when they got in, so
Wetter dismissed Fletcher lyman,
resident in the apartment, and eight
Of his visitors.
Police admitted they arrested
Arthur Krakovitz, 225 E. Washing
ton ST., on a baseball pool selling
charge after first arresting him on
vagrancy and then searching his
place.
Judge Pro Tenn. Paul Rockford
discharged Krakovitz. Police said
they found several books of pool
tickets.
Other cases scheduled for hear
Ing in municipal courts as result of
Thursday raids:
Peter Carr, operator, and Dan
Shively. Negro porter, of a pool
room at 152 w. Washington ST.,
where police said they found twenty
books of pool tickets in a trunk in
the basement.
Find Pool Books
Ed Smith Negro, alleged watcher
at the door, and Earl Sears, pro-
prietor, of poolroom at 206 Indiana
Ave, where Sergeant Frank Reilly
said his squad found twenty-five
pool books.
Carl Anglo, proprietor of Radio
Poolroom, TT. Wayne Ave. and New
Jersey 81, charged Win having a. |
slot machine which vended |
quarters.
James Fennel, poolroom pro-
prietor, IA w. Washington ST.,
from whom Don Kent, 532 Massa-
chusetts Ave, said he bought pool
tickets found in his pockets; Will
liam Langenberg, Fenners bar
tender, who had twenty pool books
in his pockets and chack for
$195.50 made out to local gambler,
known as distributor of pool
books.
James Velonis, poolroom pro-
prietor, ass E. Washington ST., and |
Sam Trippe, 542 E. Georgia St., an
employe, charged with pool selling.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-22
JAILED AFTER CHASE

Charles Rorok, 81, is in Guy
prison today after a wild pursuit
Thursday by Motor Policemen
Hague and Sheets.
The chase started after Rorok is
alleged to have broken nearly ali
the second story windows at the
O'Brien Hotel, 1917 N. Alabama
st. Fleeing to the top Of the hotel
q three-story structure, Rorok
teaped a fifteen-foot gap and landed
On the roof Of the Otto Huff garage.
He was captured and charged
with drunkenness and vagrancy.
Monroe Smith, All E, Ohio St, was
brought to headquarters at the same
time.
Smith faces a blind tiger charge.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-22
The Tailoring

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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-22
WILLARD BOYS TRAIN
Track and Field Meets Planned for
Summer.

Paul R. Lostutter, boys instruc-
tor at Willard playground, and ath-
aetic director at the Delphi High
School, hasm a promising bunch of
material at the east side lot, and
has planned busy summer for his
charges.
The track is in good shape, and a
number of track and field meets will
be scheduled.
Lostutter is anxious to have the
older folks come around, too, and a
number of the high school and col
lege athletes of the city are putting
in hard ticks of vacation training in
the mark.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-22
BEAUTY EXPERT SPEAKS'
AT AID CLUB LUNCHEON
Says Women Looking Their Best
Are Easier to Live With.

Miss Janet Morgan, beauty con-
sultant of Primrose House, New
York, who is in the city for Beauty
Week at L. S. Ayres g. Co., spoke
before the Advertising Club of In
dianapoliS at luncheon Thursday.
1.-THE man who thinks a woman
has wasted 500 spent in beauty
shop has his nerve said Miss
Morgan.
"For years men have relaxed
after hard days work by going to
the barber shop between 5 and 6.
The moment a woman realizes she
is looking her best, she is happy,
more kindly. more gracious. Life
becomes easier to live, and she be-
GENES easier to live with"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-22
The Style

Our huge sales volume
commands the best de.
signing skill in the indus,
try, without adding more
than a few cents to the
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ries are producing new
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in the year, and making
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find all that is new in
style for men, and moth.
ing that is not new.
, 1928-07-21
AUCTION.

a the request of the administra-
"a tor OF the estate Of ANESTA
Felicia KRlEGER, deceased, in
virtue of Order of the District
Court Of the Virgin Islands, Chris
tiansted's Sub Judicial District,
dated II day Of June 1928, will be
offered for sale at a public auction
to be held at the undersigned Ven
due Office in Christiansted
DAY
the 21st day of August 1928
at 2 o'clock in the afternoon
THE PROPERTY
No. At Letters B. G. in Company Street
i'm the Town of Christiansged,
consisting of Lot of Land with one
two storey building, Main dwelling,
one two storey building containing
4 rooms, one two storey building
containing 3 rooms, and one l sto-
rey building containing 4 rooms,
~cistern, we'll and closet.
Conditions and other papers re
lating to the sale will be filed at
the auction.
Christiansted Veodue Office, St. Croix,
this 18Th day Of July 1928.
A. Z. STAKEMANN,
Veadue Director.
fee Frcs. 1000.
Say Ten Francs. J
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-24
HOOVER PARTY
PREPARES FOR
XMAS AT SEA
Utah to Have Tree AS
President Elect Is
Borne Home From
Good Will Journey

U. s. 8. UTAH, Dee. 24.-LPI-
Homeward bound from his tour Of
good will Of Latin-America, Herbert
Hoover turned his thoughts today to
Christmas which will be celebrated
aboard ship tomorrow in rue Ameri-
car style.
Before sailing from Rio Janierc.
the Utah took aboard a Christmas
tree and decorations. Ships carpen-
ters were busy today setting up the
tree and also tables on the quarter
deck for a general dinner To tho
Hoover party and the ships officers.
Many presents were brought aboard
the ship TO e~niiven the occasion.
To most OF the Hoover party.
Christmas day aboard a ship was ?
novel experience. but 70 Mr.. and
Mrs. Hoover it was nothing unusual.
since their first Christmas after
their marriage was on shipmoard
while they we're en- route 70 China
and they had been A. sea several
times since.
Upon boarding the shin Mr.. Hoov-
or found n number Of presents
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-24

awaiting him rs well n others OF
his party and he opened all Of them.
Among them he found q doctors de-
gree from Brazil University IS well
as a certificate n honorary chair
man OF the Brazilian Red Cross, en-
closed in a handsome portfolio, Mr..
Hoover is a trustee Of the American
Red Cross and upon taking over the
presidency will become president OF
the American organization.
As Mr.. Hoover sailed away the
whole Brazilian capital was ringing
with cheers and praises for him. The
general opinion was that he carried
with him the genuine friendship,
admiration and esteem OF the Brazil
liam people. This had been mani
tested in unparalleled p~ageantry dur
ing his visit and in spontaneous pop
ular outbursts. N.
Mr.. Hoover's last day In Brazil
began with morning church services.
Then he was luncheon host at the
United States embassy with Ambas-
ssdor Morgan 70 President Wash
ington Luis and later NJ the request
of the Brazilian president he went
10 the Jockey Club race track where
the usual Sunday afternoon races
we're held.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-24

old regime and preparing the way
for new Chinese customs based on
tariff autonomy to be put into ef-
feet on Feb. I.
The curse Of "westernixation' has
had n rougher path in A~fghanistan
where King Amanuliah il facing
open revolt due largely to his edicts
a%bolishing some customs that had
deep roo In religious practice. Lat
est reports indicated his army was
making good progress against ths
rebels, although the latter had ear
lier penetrated 10 the outskirts OF
Kabul. the capital.
England went into the holidays re-
joicing at the improved changes for
health Of King George.
Russia Has Bread Famine
Russia's bread problem became .
matter OF concern IN Moscov where
the authorities took steps 10 avert
. Hour shortage. Soviet headauar-
tcrs indicated that food supplies
had been manipulated by selfish
Interests.
In some other European coun-
tries there has been improvement In
economic conditions. Reports 81
reparation commissioners showed
decreased unemployment in Ger
many with better standards Of liy-
inr and increased exr>rts.
italy learned that the unemployed
in that kingdom were less In mum.
bers than a year ago, although there
arc still 100000 men out Of work.
The head Of tho Italian govern
mert continues his policy Of concen-
tratinc power. He took over the
ministry Of colonies and now holds
seven 81 the n cabinet portfolios.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-24
LEAGUE plan
TO DISARM IS
!. WORLDS GIFT
Events Over Globe to
Spread Cheer For
Many Nations, De-
clares Writer
By MELVIN z. COLEMAN
lCahla Elffor fho A..~l..l n.

liable Editor the Associated Press1
A Christmas present for the
world vas recorded in the foreign
news dispatches last week by an
agreement among League Of Ma
lions officials on a program for dis
armament. Experts on the control
OF arms manufacturing are to meet
IN Geneva March IL, 1929, and the
preparatory commission of the
League has been summoned with the
idea that the meetings would be held
after Herbert Hoover had been in
sugurated as president of the
United States.
Another happening Of holiday
character occurred when Bolivia fol-
lowed Paraguay in accepting concil-
iaticn Of their dispute by the pan
American conference in Washington.
The action halted the most immi-
nent threat Of war that has confront
cd international peace since Poland
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-24

remember 1928 ~ . particularly pro-
piticus time. The Nationalist GOV
eminent has just gained recognition
By Great Britain, evidenced by hte
signing OF q new commercial treaty
doing away with one Of the princi-
nal unequal arrangements Of the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-24

and Lithuania cancelled diplomatic
relations over the seizure q wilma
by = Polish general.
China Makes Advance
China, whose government Is try
ing to obtain adoption Of the west
crn calendar in that country, may
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-24
DRY MAYOR ELECTED

YORK. FnE-Onc on the first
acts az Mayor +. y. r. Rymer after
his election rs lord mayor was -
announce that no alcoholic liquor
would be served at the mansion
house.
The Kusko times., 1928-05-12
Bank Merger
 At. Seattle
MARINE BANCORPoRATI0N 5AG- CURES CONTROL NATIONAL
 BANK. OF COMMERCE.

4 SEATTLE May 1.-The Marine Sancorporation has acquired control of the National Bank of Commerce, with it's deposits in excess of twenty million dollars, it was announced to- day. The Bancorporation now owns fe banks in Seattle, one each. at Olympia, Aberdeen, Hoquims and Ab- erdeen, with aggregate resources of s14,0O0,000 and deposits of about s45,000,00O.~
 Negotiations. are: nearing compile tion for banks at each Tacamar Ever ett and BenFughanl. The new concern has the largest banking capital of any concern north of San Francisco and west of Denver
The Kusko times., 1928-05-12
s. S.~GORGAS AND SCHOONER RUBY HEADED FOR BRISTOL
 BAY, CREWS. AND SUPPLIES

SEATTLE, May. 9.-The steamship General .Gorgas, with six hundred. cannery hands and full cargo of sup. plies, sailed yesterday afternoon for the Bristol Bay canneries' of. Libby. McNeill- & Libby.
 The Bureau of Education power schooner Boxer sailed Monday, night for Bristol Bay via Southeastern and Southwestern ports. Her passengers include MT. and Mrs William Walker, bound for industrial school, work. at Kanakakanak. Otto W. Geist, of the. Alaska College at Fairbanks, will board the vessel; at Ketchikans: to. study life of the, natives at Bristol Bay, St. Lawrence Island andl Nelso1s Island. William Jones and wife took passage for Nelson Island, Bering sea-, for educational work there.
The Kusko times., 1928-05-12
Buys a Slice
 Of Ketchikan
W. B. FORSHAY, MINNEAPOLIS FINANCIER, ACQUIRES MANY
 PUBLIC UTILITIES.

SEATTLE, May 11.-W. B. For shay, Minneapolis fnancier, in Seattle today purchased for $2,OOO,O0O large part of Ketchikan, the purchase including the Citizens Light, Powe and Water Company, the motorships Norco and Bellingham, the Ketchikan Cold Storage Company, and the Northland Investment Company, holding title to business and unim- proved properties in Ketchikan. Se- attle and Ketchikan citizens owned the rpoperties.
 Forshay this morning announced that the properties will be combined with a group of other public utilities holdings in the United States and Panama, with assets of s9,000,000.
The Kusko times., 1928-05-12
HERBERT HOOVER SOMEWHAT
 PEEVED WHEN QUESTIONED
 ABOUT CAMPAIGN EXPENSES

WASHINGTON, May 9.-Herbert Hoover, Presidential aspirant, under went a searching examination today at the hands of the Senate campaign funds committee, Hoover testifying that his personal expenses might total $200 and telling his interroga- tors that he wondered if they were not dealing in pretty low type of street islander.
 Ed $. Vilamore, treasurer of the Reed campaign organization, testified before the committee today that re ce;pts by his organization had been S35, ,414.
The Kusko times., 1928-05-12
JAPANESE TROOPS RUSHING TO ASSISTANCE OF. RESIEGEDCs
 FORCES

TOKYO, May 5.-With' many Americans, and other foreigners within the cordon, Japanese soldiers, at Thinan, capital of Shantung, and 5000 .Nipponese troops today are holding out against Chinese national ist troops, which total 10000 men from Tsingtao. Two thousand Japan, csc; troops are rushing to the assist anoe of the besieged forces, but be-. cause of the wrecked railway line the troops will be forced to march 200. miles. ..