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The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-28
ENFORCEMENT OF DRY LAWS
 IS DEMANDED
Plank for Democratic Plat form Is Drafted by Sen
 ator Key Pittman REPUBLICANS ARE
 BITTERLY SCORED
Political Hirelings' Are Tn Enforcement Positions
 Farm Plank

HOUSTON. Texas, June 28-A Prohibition Plank declaring for enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment has been approved by the Democratic National Conven- tion's Resolutions subcommittee, in winding up the draft of the platform upon which the Party will seek a grant of power in the November elections.
 The declaration which has been the subject of bitter controversy is exactly as drafted by United States Senate. Key Pittman, of Nevada, Chairman of the Commit tee.
 The plank is understood to have the full endorsement of Gov. Smith.
 Besides declaring for enforce ment, the plank sharply assails the Republican Administration for what Is described as failure to enforce the dry laws also for placing political hirelings' in the enforcement positions, thus mak- ing Prohibition political foot ball.
 The Subcommittee will report the platform to the entire com mittee later with a view of the platform going before the conven- ton this afternoon.
 The Subcommittee adopted farm plank embodying the views of farm organizations. Endorse- ment of the equalization fee con tained in the McNary-Haugen b. was omitted.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-28
Breaking of Arctic Ice
 Imperils Mobile Party

that General Mobile and his com rades began their dreary wait for rescue.
 Sometimes the floes are packed so tightly together that a man can travel across them. but he must be watchful for the patches of open water, or leads. which may open up with little or no warning. Many polar adventur- CTS have made their way safely across so hazardous a pathway, and such a journey was attempt ed by some of the Italia's men.
 The movement of the Arctic ice pack on it's perennial pilgrimage across the northern sea has long
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-28
MISS RASCHE
 IS IN CRASH

CAPE DE LA MADELE ENINE, Quebec, June 28. Miss Thea Iasche, German girl flier who hoped to make nonstop flight to Berlin, and her crew, escaped uninjured today when the mono plane North Star crashed through the bushes in an attempted take off in a test flight.
 Ulrich Koenemann, pilot. and Mechanic Zebora were in the plane with Miss Rasche. The ship was not seriously damaged.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-28
Coolidge Has
 Strenuous Day; Only Fishipts.,

SUPERIOR, Wis, June 2S Today was another one of rest for President Coolidge. He had nothing more strenu- ous on the program than fish ing.
 Mrs. Coolidge is in better health than for some time. She fished yesterday with the President in a canoe, padded by an Indian guide. The President caught several trout.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-28
ROUGH GOING

HOUSTON, June 2S. The platform drawn overnight by a dozen members of the Resolu- tions Committee found rough go- ing today when presented to 55 members charged with reporting out the 1928 declarations.
 A number of the blanks which it was assumed would be ac- cepted without discussion, came up for debate and changes with resultant delay in the commit- tees report, which in no event could be made until late today, it was announced at 3 o'clock this afternoon
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-28
SMITH LISTENS IN

ALBANY. June 2S-Gov. A. F.. Smith listened to the radio ac- counts with an immobile face dur ing the convention uproar over the mention of religious liberty. He laughed when the correspond- ent, after describing the injec- tion of religious note, likened ,e smell of new pine boards in the Convention Hall to that of 2 Methodist Camp Meeting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-28
By JOHN L. COOLEY Associated Press Science Editor)


 NEW YORK. June 2S-When the crew of the dirigible Italia drove a hard bargain with nature and landed on the Arctic pack ice they found themselves on inhos- pitable islands, drifting slowly at the whim of wind and tide.
 Spring covers a vast section of the Arctic sea with moving fields of ice which have been broken from tke main mass of the polar pack by the compelling force of rising temperatures. These fields, in turn, are made up of ica cakes, or Hoes, of varying size, and 1t was upon ice of this character
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-28

HOUSTON, Texas, June 2S-In late session last night, the Democrats staged spirited demon. strations.
 Franklin D. Roosevelt, of New York, nominating Gov. A. F Smith, called him a 'happy war f'ssisisr f'sir IpsA sfs1ose Shoulders vic tory always perched.
 There was a wild 20 minute demonstration. the ovation follow ing Smiths nomination. Several lively fights over state banners of dubious Southern States took place.
 United States Senator Walter F George, of Georgia; Evans Wool len, of Indiana and Representative w. A. Ayres, of Kansas, also re ceiyed their share of praise oi sponsors in putting them in nom ination for the Presidency.
 Franklin D. Roosevelt said: America needs not only an Ad ministrator, but leader, path finder and blazer of a trail to tho high road that will avoid the bot tomless morass of materialism that has engulfed so many of the great civilizations in the past. Il is the privilege of Democracy not only to offer such man but to offer him as the surest leader tc victory, to rally forth to battle and win for the principles, some thing more than heroic. We of fer one who has the w.ll to win who not only deserves success but commands it. Victory is his habit"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-28
1 PLACED IN
 NOMINATION
 AT HOUSTON
Smith, George, Woollen and Ayres Are Pre-
 sented to Convention
FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT
 NOMINATES AL SMITH
Pays High Tribute to Ex- ecutive of New York
 Wild Demonstration

HOUSTON, Texas, June 29. = Convention managers hope to get all nominating speeches over and the plat form adopted before night then nominate a Presidential lncminee at the session to- night. That will make final adjournment possible tomor- TOW.
 The Convention recessed this morning until 3 o'clock this afternoon to hear more nominating p e e c h e s and platform presentation at this afternoons session.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-28
Woma, Who Spanned Atlantic in Plane,
 Is Returning Home

SOUTH AMPTON, England, June 2S,-Miss Amelia Earhart, Wilmer Stultz and Lou Gordon, who flew across the Atlantic, sailed for home today. The trio was given a hearty greeting by the passengers on the steamer Roosevelt as they boarded the vessel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-28
RESCUE WORK
 IN ARCTIC IS
 DELAYED, FOG
Shifting Ice Floes Also Render Difficult Efforts
 of Relief Parties

KINGS, BAY, June 2S.-Fog and shifting ice foes added peril and difficulty to rescue opera tions today for the Italia's crew and also Capt Roald Amundsen and his companions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-28

 last year. The number of cities reporting recreational facilities under leadership rose from 505 In 1922 to 15 in 1927. Of the latter number, 32l have year round su-| pervision of recreation.
 Baseball on public diamonds js falling behind the pace of growth of some other sports. From 1914 to 1927 the number of baseball players doubled, but that of play ground players tripled, while bas-| ketball showed nearly four ttmeo as many players. Last year 2z9,- PA enrolled in playground ball aY no ur 0Awsu& .Ett#
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-28


 Regarded as one of the ablest actors of his time in the portrayal of romantic parts depicting youth, beauty and the nobler traits of character, Robert Bruce Mantell has been described as "the last of an illustripus race" in the field of tragic drama The critic who thus referred to him was speak ing of the days when tragedians such as Edwin Booth. Charles Kane, Henry Wallack, John Me cullough and many others of equal fame dominated the Eng lish-speaking stage.
 Robert Mantell eyineed love for the stage when he reached his teens. His parents wished him to study law, but books held no attraction for the romantic youth, and at the age of n he was ap- prenticed to a wine merchant near his home at Ayrshire, Scotland Remaining in this position for five years, he embraced every op- portunity to appear in amateur
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-28
MOBILE GOING BACK

ROME. June 2S.-A dispatch received here said Commander Umbcrto Mobile will return by air to direct the search for the stranded Italia members.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-28
UNCONFIRMED REPORT

STOCKHOLM, June 28.-Ru- mors that pr. Finn Malmgren and his two Italia companions, Capt. A. Mariana and Filippi Zappi, have been found, lack confirmation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-28
Confidence Is Voted,
 Poincare Government

PARIS, June 2s-The Chamber of Deputies today voted confi- dence in the Poincare govern ment, APO to 150.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-28

Travelling men coming to Ju- neau on the Yukon include J. II. Brokaw, l.. l.. Madland and Mrs. Emma J. Rolling.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-28
MORE NOMINATIONS

HOUSTON, Texas, June ZS.- While it's last real disagreement over Prohibition adjusting itself in the committee. the Demo- cratic convention spent the wait ing hours paying tribute to lit- tie coterie of favorite son candi-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-28

Commercial brokers leaving on the Yukon included A. Van May ern, who took passage for Wran- gell.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-28

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS. N. J., June 2S Robert Bruce Manten. noted Shakespearian actor and producer, died here yesterday af- ter two months illness.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-28

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The Washington times., 1928-12-13
Mems Refers

Regularly $1.69. Newest
patterns and colors OF Sus
kama and Crepe silk.
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59c Novelties, z

Al large selection Of beau
tiful gift novelties. includ. J.
ing Garter and Handker.
chief Sets, in pastel shades.
Neatly boxed. ribbon
Dept.l
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/. BoYyls, Suits, 2

Regularly s9c to 95c each.
sizes 3 to years. Button.
on style and luInberjack
models. Every suit tub
bable.
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S1.25 Trunlks

Doll Trunk with lock and
kew and all the other
bright trappings. 12.inch
eize
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Men, ) Paiamas

Regularly $1.59. Flan-
nelette. trim IN . d with
Rayon Frogs in Regulation
and Military collar ssyIes.
Neat stripes. Sizes Al to D.
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For men. In glowing
colors. stripes and more
sombre shades. All regular
length. Suitably boxed. 2
for $1.00.
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Bow Ties, q

Regularly soc each. Fancy
Colored Rayon Knitted
Four-in-Hand Boys Ties.
Beautiful colorings.
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Steering Sleds with steel
runners. well made of
sturdy material Ii bright
coIors. =.
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Brief Gases

Du Pont fabric leather, 4
]. sturdy quality, two-pocket d
style, adjustable lock and
key. in black. and browns.
Meather Goods Dept.)
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Mems Golf Hose

Wool mixed and cotton,
Regularly $50 to $500 pair.
In woven jacquard designs,
diamond patterns, stripes
and neat figures. Sizes
10 Ia 12.
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Mana SWeater8

Wool mixed: I'm brown
and green leather mix
lures, coat style; sizes S6
to 46. Regular $3.50
na Ines
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Boys $l.39 to
S2.45 Suits

Regularly $1,Ss to $2.45. !,
Suits with wash waist and
corduroy or cloth pants,
also cloth novelty suits, and
al wash suits. ; to 3 years.
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ercOIakOY SEC

Regular $1.25 toy sets or
aluminium. Complete set, Il
cups, saucera, perco.
lator. sugar bowl and
creau1er.
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Mems Union Suits

Cotton Ribbed TIN ion
Suits. Regularly 31,69. Re
inforced crotch. medium
weight. in color OF grey.
5 Sizes So to 46.
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Hat Stands
Comb and Brush

Utility Sets regularly
S1.O0, good quality bristles
In brush; ebony finish
connh
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BOYS Shirts, z

Perfect and slight lrFegalara
Regularly s1.00 and $1.25
each. Cellar attac h e d !,
shirts, white and fancy
casors. Rroadcloths. Mad
ras, Rayons and Percale.
IL TO 14ih neck.
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Rayon indies

Value up to $2.UU =
Children's rayon vest and q
bloomer set, neatly tailored q
and reinforced for wear.
Pink and peach. Worth TO =
$500,
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Sig q Sl.39 Gowns

Philippine and Ami
French Gowns. of fine
white nainsook. scalloped
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signs.
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Blankets, 2 for

Crib blankets. Regularly
75c and 81 90. White with
neat checks in pairs or pink
or blue nursery designs
separately. Size, 30x 40 in.
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$l.29 to $1.5O
Umbrellas

Fast color rainproof ma n
terial In American cotton, n
taffeta. covers, with as.
sortment of pleasing han
dies. Styles for men and
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Boys BlOuses, z

fserfeet and sliKht IrreguInrx
Regularly 79c TO $1.25
each. Collar attached
Blouses. White. tan, blues
and fancy striped broad
cloths. AMI rayon mixtures,
u - IL yea re
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Rayon Underthings

For women. Novelty -
Boomers, Chemise, Step.
ms, Panties, Extr a-size v
Boomers. in pastel shades,
trimmed with lace or q
tailored.
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Boys Shirts
slight IrregnIarn

Regularly $3.50 to s4.0O. ~
Imported English Broad
cloths. ran six Pongee; "
fancy striped patterns.
also white. tan, blue and
green broadcloths; IL 10
lAh neck.
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SI.9S Shaving
Stands ].

Nickel finish with dou.
BILE mirror. plain and mag
nifying glass. adjustable
stand; cup and brush.
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Leather Handbags
75c Boomers, 2 for

Women's Cotton Shirts
and Bloomers, m e ediu m
weight; sleeveless shirts,
blOomers with elastic waist,
knee, rayon striped. Sizes
36 to A.
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18c Gingha1ls,
5 yds. =
s2-inch. Dress (sinshaans. e|

Crinkled Spreads, full 4
length, for covering bed and I
pillows, in rose, blue, gold,
green and orchid. S0x105
inches.
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Sterling Tableware

$1.25 to $3.50 values.
Berry spoons, tomato lev.
ers. pie knives, cold meat
forks. etc
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Women's Frocks, of fast
colored prints, with sleeves,
collar. belt and pocket.
Neat new patterns. Reg
ular and extra sizes.
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Mems Hose, 4 Prs.

Regularly SOC pair. Wool
mixed, in the newest pat
terms and colorings. Sizes
10 In III
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-14

areas within overnight hauling dis
lance Of market centers, and the
great expansion In motor truck trans
portation has made ID necessary for
the Department Of Agriculture to
study the situation for some method
Of measuring this movement.
The larger market outlet for fruits
and vegetables has encouraged in
creased production woth some danger
of over-expansion, say the bureaus
economists, especially from specula-
tive financing Of production. Studies
indicate that n supply OF products
considerably in excess Of consump-
tive requirements often results in
ruinously low returns 10 producers.
without necessarily affecting retail
prices in the same proportion.
The bureaus statistics on carlot
shipments and unloads Of important
fruits and vegetables for the calen-
dar years 1924-l926 have been pub
lished by the Department Of Agricul-
"Carlot Shipments and Unloads or
Important Fruits and Vegetables
This bulletin covers shipments OF i6
important fruits and vegetables for
the three-year period; shipments Of
81 other commodities: total ship
ments of 81 commodities by states;
carlot unloads of Is commodities in
SO cities: carlot unloads in SO cities
by months, and total carlot ship
ment and unloads by states OF origin,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-14
BOOST TRUCK,
FRUIT DEMAND
Economics Bureau of
u. S. Says Public
b to Buy

WASHINGTON. D. c., Oct. 49,
Additional evidence Of the remark
able expansion o fthe fruit and vege-
table industry in the United States
creasing population, the changing
food habits of the American people,
and the ability to buy products for
merry considered Injuries. is present
ed in recent statistics compiled by
the Bureau of Agricultural Econom-
les, United States Department of
Agriculture.
The bureaus figures on shipments
Of lettuce, for example, show an in
crease of nearly $4,000 cars in 1926
as compared with the year 1924,
peaches m increase Of nearly 10000
cars, sweet potatoes about $500 cars,
apples 10000 cars and watermelons
10000 cars. The figures on these
and other products v only rail
and boat shipments, but there has
been also n tremendous unmeasured
expansion in shipments Of many
products by motor truck.
Development of new districts, i'm
provements in transportation facili-
ties and in the technique Of prevent
ing the deterioration Of highly per-
ishable products have made available
the year-round former seasonal prod
ucts such as lettuce, celery, citrus
and core fruits. Commercial areas
for the production Of these products
have been established thousands OF
miles from leading consuming mar
kets. More recently the motor truck
has opened up possibilities for the
development Of similar specialized
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-14
Sales MOUNT
FOR CADILLAC
Motor Head Announ-
ces Plan to be Push
ed to Maximum

DETROIT, Oct. 13.-Lawrence j
Fisher, president Of the Cadillac
Motor Car company. in a statemen;
released today states:
Cadillac and LaSalle shipments
during September to distributors and
dealers again exceed five thousand
units. Stocks in the hands OF deal.
ers are exceptionally low and in or
der to keep up with the increasing
demand for our new models. October
and November production schedules
have been increased to maximum
plant capacity.
September sales and deliveries to
consumers exceeded any previous
month in our history.
"The general acceptance and ap-
prevail BY the motoring public OF
the new Cadillacs, the new LaSalles
and the new Fleetwood custom line,
is most gratifying 20 US"
Mr.. Fisher feels that the outstand-
ing values, plus the many new and
exclusive features providing safsy
comfort, ease Of operation, mental
ease and a superb performance. cou-
pied with the general prosperity Of
the country, are the main reasons
for the exceptional volume of bust
ness the company has had since the
new cars were announced.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-14

or oil or dirt that might have adhered
to the metal. Further along in the
compartment the conveyor carries the
fender through sprays of live steam.
by the time the fender reaches
the further end Of the washing COM
partment il has been washed. steam
ed and rinsed. Workmen then give
il a rough dry" with compressed air.
Then it is switched to a second con-
veyor which carries il through long
drying ovens from which il energies
with all yestiges Of moisture evap-
GRATED. But as an added preeaution
il thoroughly wiped before entering
the enameling room.
IAN alcohol bath and rundown is
given the fender just prior to hang
ing il on another conveyor that ear
ries il through a series of enameling
baths, drip tubs and ovens. Il is
first dipped in enamel, the ncarried
over the drip tubs and then into an
oven so long that it requires an
hour and fifteen minutes for the con-
veyor TO pas from end to end. Then
follows a second enamel bath, drip
and passage through the ovens"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-14
Grave of 1900 Men
Is Found In Sweden

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 13-(P)-A
mammoth grave containing the bones
Of 1900 men killed in battle has
been found by ex~cavators outside
the city wall Of visby on the Swed-
ish island of Gotland.
The discovery is said to be un-
eoualled in archaeological annals as
10 size and historical value. Within
the graves were found large quarti-
ties of amor. weapons and a va
riety of brutal instruments used IN
medieval warfare.
The bones date from 1851, when
tbe Danish king Valdemar Atterdag
invaded Gotlard for the purpose OF
eonouering visby. a wealthy Han
seattle stronghold.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-14
WHIPPET Is
GOOD SELLER
Shows Record Bust
ness During Year;
Continues Good

Ability of the Whippet fours AMI
skies to maintain a high sales vol
ume despite usual seasonal slack
ening OF business throughout the
entire automobile industry, indi-
Gates that the record sales of these
two lines Of motor cars will continue
throughout the balance Of 1928.
Each month the Whippet Fours
and Skies have each set new high
sales mark this year as compared
with the same months Of 1927. This
has been chiefly responsible for the
company's record business during
thsi year which has seen every pre-
vious sales and production record in
the company's history shattered.
Shortly after the first half Of 1927
was over, sale Of WHY'S 0verland
products passed the total sales reg
istered in the entire IL months Of
last year.
With the price reductions on the
Whippet Four bringing it TO the low
est level in the company's history
and the introduction Of the new
Whippet Six at the lowest price ever
reached by any six cylinder car.
Willys-Overland found itself in the
midst Of the greatest buying demand
in its 90 years history. To keep
pace with orders it was necessary
to step production schedule 25 per
cen over the highest previous mark
and 10 expand plant facilities at all
of the Willys-0verland factories 20
meet the increased car building
schedules and the dealer demand for
immediate delivery Of cars.
With the record increase in sales
the company's dealer organization
likewise has shown the greatest in.
crease ever experienced in a single
year, more than 1900 dealers being
added in the past eight months.
Sale of ears in the Willys-Knigh;
division of the company also has
shown a remarkable growth during
the current year, the new Standard
Six. introduced in the lowest price
field ever reached by a WHY'S
knight Six, breaking down all pre-
vious price barriers, and opening the
Willys-Knight field TO thousands Of
new buyers who were formerly pre-
vented from owning a Knight en-
gined car because Of price consider
alton.