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New Britain herald., 1930-04-07
SWISS VOTE HEAVY
 TAX ON SCHNAPPS
Take Step to Put Curb on
 Drinking Strong Liquor

Eernc. Switzerland. April 7.-tP)- Switzerland, voting in yesterdays $ referendum for revision of it's all coholic Legislation, has undertaken heavy taxation of strong liquors with tho avowcd object of social reform.
 All political party organs except those Of the communists favored the revision on the theory that the Swiss were drinking 100 many schnapps, which arc highly alcoholic drinks distilled from fruits. and occupy ] position in Switzerland analogous to whiskcy in America.
 Heretofore only alcohol made from potatoes has been taxed. The new law will tax from one gold franc liter upwards, all alcohol, brandies, and similar high proof liquors. with the exception made that the people have a right to brew their own liquor solely for their own con- sumption without taxation.
 Would Stop Hard Drinking
 This provision is intended 10 eli llllldlt lluCH ItdNy Ut lllhlllS iS lli'F peasants who if they did not them selves distill their beverages could buy schnapps cheaply at any farm house, this sale being made now illegal.
 There will be no government monopoly either of manufacture or sale under the new scheme, but simply an enlargement of q taxa ton scheme. The expected large revenue played an important part in tho campaign. although the money angle possible was considered secondary to the social aspect.
 Neither light wines nor beer. ot which there is extensive 'manufac- turc arc taxed.
 The bill was voted by about 4S",- ! 00O to Sl7.000. Seventeen Cantons were favorable to the revision, Five were against it.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-07
PROHIBITION WILL
 ENLIVEN SENATE
Thorough Discussion Forecast as
 Bills Are Considered

Washington. April P-The ir- rcprossiblc and contentious subject of prohibition is expected to make its way into the senate this week and embroil the chamber in the bit ter dis3ension that invariably accom- panies q congressional discussion of tho dry law.
 Within a few days, administration leaders hope to bring up the Will liamson bill to transfer the enforce ment unit now in the treasury to the jurisdiction of the department of justice, step recommended by the Hoover law enforcement com mission
 Sec Thorough Inquiry
 Since the present intensive discus sion of prohibition began, this meas ure has been pointed out as the cer- tain vehicle of a general and thor ough consideration of the dry law problem in the senate, and Wash ington has. been looking forward to the time when it begins.
 The senate had taste of what Is to be expected last week in a spirited debate between Tydilgs of Maryland. 8 wet, and Brookhart of Iowa, and several other drys. This, however, has been termed but pre- liminary sllirmish mildly indicative of what is to follow.
 Brookhart was ready to continue the debate today with a prepared address attacking the enforcement of the dry laws under Secretary Mellon and making reply to con- tentions voiced by Tydings and backed by statistics which he brought into the chamber.
 Meanwhile the judiciary commit tee called Attorney General Mitchell 10 it's witness stand to learn his views on the advisability of it's be- ginning sweeping investigation of the prohibition laws and conditions generally under the eighteenth amendment.
 Williamson Measure
 The committee also has the Will Hanson bill under consideration and report is expected within a day or two.
 The judiciary committee of the house expects to reach decision Wednesday on the legislative pro- gram of tho law enforcement con- mission. In addition to the Will Hanson bill, it. has approved only one Of the commissions recon mendations, that intended to permit absentee service in order to facili- tate paddock injunction proceedings against speakcasies and night clubs which violate the liquor lava.
 The justice department last night made public tabulation of proh- htion prosecutions during the last six months, comparing the figures with those for the corresponding period of a year previous. The sta tistiCs showed the institution of 26,- Sl1 cases for the last half year and
New Britain herald., 1930-04-07
17 Persons Killed and
 Seven Hurt in Blast

Tokyo, April ' P,-Shc railway ministry today announced that 1T persons had been killed and ser iously injured in an explosion aboard d train near Oita, Kyushu prefecture The explosion was officially attrib- uted to dynamite, which was be- lieved somehow to have become mix ed in the coal used by the engine.
 The explosion occurred shortly aft CT noon yesterday but earlier reports indicated it was of minor conse- quence. The seriousness of the blast did not become known hero until to- day.
 All the dead were passengers. A majority of the IF apparently lived for several hours after the explosion. The blast started forest fire which burned throughout the night.
 For efficiency in city government pull the Second Lcver.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-07
ARLINGTON FIGHTS
 SPECTACULAR FIRE
Blazing Ice House Sets 97
 Nearby Houses Alame

Arlington, Mass, April : (CP)- Bremen marshallcd from IS cities and towns joined here last night in battling q spectacular fire which lcvcllCd the Metropolitan Ice com- pany's ice house at Spy pond and. with q conspiring wind. caused - other small blazcs over wide area. Loss was estimated at $100,000 to $l50, 900.
 Ecddencd skies, visible for more than 20 miles, resulted in five false alarms in Boston, seven miles away, sounded by excited persons who be- licvcd there was fire nearby.
 It was estimated that upward of S0,000 persons watched the potential conflagration. X large residential section not far from the scene was menaccd and several families fled from their homes as wind borne cmbcrs started roof fires.
 Tho huge wooden ice house, which contained only 200 tons of ice, was cnvelopcd in flames when firemcn arrived, and 45 minutes later the structure had been levellcd.
 Suspect Inccndiarism
 Because this was the third mys- terious fire in the Spy pond section in recent weeks, fire officials be- lievcd it might have been of in ccndary origin. They also suggest cd that tramps lettering in the build i ing might have set the fire accident ally, and in this possibility a search of tho ruins for bodies of persons who might have been trapped was ! started this morning.
 Thousands of motorists, attracted 1 to the scene from all parts of great i CT Boston. created one of the worst traffic jams ever experienced in this l section.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-07

ly from him while leader of the headquarters squad. Two other po- licemen were also charged with having received s20 monthly.
 Garrett, on being told of the at- torney generals decision, answered: I'll certainly reply to those charges
 With the rcopening of public hearings tomorrow, Police Commis- sioner Herbert A. Wilson will again take the stand. During a day and half of testimony last week he was questioned concerning his methods of Investigating charges against Gar rett and other members of the police department.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-07
Flag Torn to Pieces
 In WOlcOtt School Room

Wolcott, April ' (UP)-Pubiic opinion was aroused today as Deputy Sheriff Henry l.. Norton and First Sclcctman Robert A. Wakclcc cndcavorcd to trace vandalS who broke into the Woodtick school, dcsccrated an American flag and spread rcd paint over walls and furnishings.
 Investigators were uncertain whether the damage was done by boys or adult cranks.
 The flag was large, silk en- blcm which had been presented to the school by the Womcn's $ Relief corps at q Memorial day service. It was torn 10 shreds.
 Contents of desks and closets had been damaged and strewn around the school room. Records of the school banking system were destroyed.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-07

labors. I like the work. At times it's quite dangerous
 Thus does he derive an exciting satisfaction from his dual vacations. And anyone who thinks Dr. Haber- sham's three score and ten years might be a handicap should sec him, in tall helmet and sicker, driving the chemical truck at a 50-milc-an- hour clip over a rough road.
 Sometimes the slicker covers his best clerical garb, for sermons and weddings and funerals have to wait when the siren calls the "parson of the flames" to the moro urgent duty of saving life and property.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-07
WELL BABY CONFERENCE

Tho schedule for the Well Baby Conferences conducted by the Visit ing Nurse association for the week, will be as follows: Tuesday, 47 Ellis street Northend school. Volunteer assistant, Mrs. William ]. kaplan: nurses in attendance, Mrs. Anna Ramsey, Mrs. Alderman. Wednesday, 52 Center street. Volunteer assist ant, Mrs. Earle V. Pomeroy; nurses in attendance, Mrs. Anna Ramsey, Miss Mickey. Thursday, Worthington school. Volunteer assistants, Mrs. Harry Hinc: nurses in attendance, Mrs. Anna Ramsey, Miss Szetela. Friday. East street school. Nolun- tccr assistant, Mrs. r.. M. Hayden; nurses in attendance, Mrs. Anna Ramsey, Miss O'Conncll.
 Conferences are not held on rainy days. All weighing conferences arc held from 2:3O 10 3:30 P. III. A doc tor is present at all conferences at D. m. The examining physician is Dr. L. E. Slysz.
 For efficiency in city government null the Second IcNCr-adNt
New Britain herald., 1930-04-07
CANADIAN DEFRAUDER
 ARRESTED IN JERSEY
Mcknight Accused of Receiving S19O,OOO Paid For Stock in Holding
 Company By Ontario Investors.

Hamilton. Ont, April Rt-Word has been received here of the arrest in New Brunswick, N. J., of Robert Mcknight. 65, wanted in connection with charges preferred against Mir, and Mrs. Charles A. Oliver of this city.
 He is accused of conspiring to de- fraud.
 In recent audit of the Mcknight Oliver holding company it was re- vealed s19O,000 of the s220,00O paid for the stock in the company by Ontario investors was rcmitted by the Olivcrs to Mcknight. The cash. it was understood locally, was for the purchase and development of a site supposed to have been acquired and modern factory buildings erected.
 Mcknight is president of the Mcknight-O Oliver holding company of Hamilton, capitalized in Ontario at s500,00o. Oliver is vice president and Mrs. Oliver. secretary.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-07
DrOuth Makes Saturday
 Night Baths Impossible

Whitewater. Kas., April (Pl- Tho Saturday night bath is no joke to tho citizens of this unus- ually arid town.
 With two snows last January, the only precipitation in months, water is at premium. Weekend pilgrimaGes to New ton. ten miles distant. or to Wichita, 20 miles away. arc in order. There the visitors enjoy the luxury of q stcaming, well filled tub.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-07

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New Britain herald., 1930-04-07
TODAY AND YESTERDAY

Today the modern man or woman is not satisfied just to have soles nailed on their shoes. Those days are gone. Today they not only demand fine workmanship and fine materials but the finished job must lock and feel as near like new as possible. We have reason to be proud of our work and invite you to come in and inspect 1t. ::
New Britain herald., 1930-04-07
Nebraska Man Seeks
 Senator's Berth at S5

Lincoln, Nebr., April 2 P-At the age of S5. Aaron Reed is seeking election to the United States senate. Reed. who has been active in politics for years, is opposing Senator George w. Norris for the republican nomination. and is waging an active campaign on "a sopping wet platform"
Hyder weekly herald., 1930-03-15
SCHOOL ELECTION
 PROVES LIVELY EVENT

The annual school election held last Saturday was one of the most lively in years and re- suited in the election of MT. D. J. Mulcare to membership on the board.
 Despite indictment weather, the vote was one of the largest ever recorded in a school elect ion, which usually attract but little interest on the part of the general public. A total of 97 votes were cast, one of which was defective and rejected by the election board. Of the re- maining 96 votes, MT, Mulcara received 64, winning over his opponent, Mrs. Harold John son two to one.
 MT. ,Mulcare will succeed T. H. Evans, who is retiring after many years of service as a school director.
Hyder weekly herald., 1930-03-15
TAYLOR-COUCH

Irven E. Taylor, of Stewart, and Mrs. Edith s. Couch, of Portland, Oregon, were united in marriage Sunday afternoon by United States Commissioner Chas. F. Sandford, following the arrival of the bride on the c. N. R. steamer Sunday morn- ing.
 The wedding was witnessed by H. w. Thomas and Miss Kathryn Couch, daughter of the bride, who accompanied her mother from the States.
 MT. and Mrs. Taylor and Miss Couch will make their home at the light plant at the foot of Silverado Gulch, where MT. Taylor is employed.
Hyder weekly herald., 1930-03-15
LEAD PRICE BELOW $6

Continuing a descent started February 27, the price of lead was reduced 15 cents to S5.S5 a hundredweight by the Amer ican Smelling and Refining Co. March 6, according to a press report. Before the drop stared the price had been at $6.25 for more than four months, when q 15 cent reduction was made This was followed soon after by a ten cent reduction to $6 on March 3. Three days later the price was reduced to $5.85, the lowest figure in more than a year.
Hyder weekly herald., 1930-03-15
TERRITORIAL CASH
 SLIGHTLY REDUCED

Showing slight reduction in cash on hand as compared to the same date last year, the Territorial treasury on Febru- ary had a balance of $907,- 166.73 on hand, according to the monthly financial state ment of Territorial Treasurer Walstein G. Smith. The bal ance on the same date last year was $918,291.84. The showing is regarded as excellent in view of the fact that the salmon tax es of last year were not as heavy as those of the preced- ing year, which was one of the best ever experienced by the
 packing industry.
Hyder weekly herald., 1930-03-15
LOCAL LITIGANTS
 WIN BUTTE SUIT

The legal controversy center ing around the Butte group near Eight-mile has been set tied by a decision of the Dist rict Court at Ketchikan in fav- or of the local owners, c. w. Peterson and Mrs. Albert Me Eachern, the former Miss Cora Tollefsen, who. with the late Nels Olsen, of Stewart, were defendants in the suit for an extension of an option on the Butte property instituted by J. c. Boulton and other principals in the Butte-Hyder Mining Co.,, and former holders of the op- tion. The suit was successfully resisted by the owners on the ground that the plaintiff inter- ests had failed to perform cer- tain agreements respecting the development of the property while under their control two years ago.
Hyder weekly herald., 1930-03-15
MOOSE DANCE TO
 ASSIST HOSPITAL

A Hard Times" dance will be given by Portland Canal Moose lodge No. 1918 Friday evening, April 4, in aid of the hospital. The entertainment will be held in Stewart Opera House and every cent of the proceeds will be turned over to the hospital. There will be no expenses, as the hall, music, supper, labor and all incidental expenses will be donated.
 Owing to considerable in- crease of expense during the winter periods, combined with a scarcity of patients, the hos pital is said to be in urgent need of funds. The fixed costs of maintenance, help. fuel,  light, etc, go on steadily, re- gardless of the number of pat tents admitted and when pat tents are few the burden of keeping the institution open becomes a heavy one for the community. There is at present a considerable deficit which must be met if the hospital is to continue its beneficent ac- tivities. The Moose hope to sell enough tickets to raise $500 and should receive all possible support in their com- mendable effort.
Hyder weekly herald., 1930-03-15
HOSPITAL DONAT. .ONS

During January and February the following articles were do- mated to the hospital, accord ing to statement to the Her aid by MT. J. H. Wilson, secre- tary of the General Hospital Association.
 MT. Dightman, two lamp shades; MT. Spencer, l lamp shade; anonymous, hand lamp, hand lamp; Anonymous. cider down cot quilt; Col. E. R. Stiv- CTS, $2.O0 for repairs; Mrs. J. M. Hutchings, 2 pillows and old linen; Mrs. O. J. Hutch ings, hand lamp and shade; pr c. D. Carter, plates; Sam. Lepetich, green light shades; six baby gowns made by Miss Kate Ryan; four pneumonia jackets and two bedside table covers made by Mrs. Lee; J. Brooks, one ton coal.
 "Ihe thanks of the hospital are expressed for these donat- ions,' MT. Wilson said, 'also we wish again to mention that the dance held February ' that re- i turned more than S30.00 was practically a donation from the women's hospital auxiliary and those who furnished the music 1 The dance donated by the Can adian Legion, which returned more than $70.00, was a great help.
 "To those above mentioned and to the public generally who are at all times willing te do what they can to help oul institution along through tht slack time that comes along each winter, the hospital say.
 Thank You"
Hyder weekly herald., 1930-03-15
B. [. SILVER HAS
 SATISFACTORY YEAR

Development on the B. c. Sil- yer property in 1929 was very satisfactory, according to the annual report of the company to shareholders.
 Two additional ore bodies were encountered during the year, the report states, "The first, northeast of the Premier All stope. averages $13 across a width of eight feet. The sec ond, about 150 feet northeast of No. 2 shaft, averages $15 across seven feet. This latter body is new one," the report continues, "and has no con nection with anything prev iously encountered by Premier.
 Development work included the deepening of No. 2 shaft POS feet, making a total depth of 573 feet below the collar on No. 3 level. Stations were cut at 457 feet and at 558 feet for No 6 and No. ' levels respect ively. Work was commenced on No. ' level at the end of March but had to be aband- oned before any results were attained, owing to the inflow of. water being too great to be handled by our power and equipment. The drifting of No. 6 level in a southwesterly di- rection was then continued, with a view to encountering the downward continuation of the Premier All and 4-D ore bodies in our ground. This work was successful in cutting the downward continuation of the All level at a distance of about 200 feet from the No. Z chaft, the ore body averaging 10 feet in width and S22 a ton, was followed for 120 feet. No. 6 level is now being continued in a northeasterly direction to- ward the "C" and ID" ore bodies, and also toward the Se- bakwe property, where a con- nection will be made with their level. About 100 feet further southwesterly the downward continuation of the Premier 4- D stope was cut, showing com- mercial values which in one crosscut averaged $50 across 15 feet. Work on the property proceeded cont tinu 0 u sly throughout the past year and all machinery and equipment is in good condition"
Hyder weekly herald., 1930-03-15

A. H. Benkendorf was operat- ed on in Seattle for his foot trouble and is progressing fav- orably, despite a very severe experience, according to a let ter received by Mrs. Benken- dorf on the last mail.
Hyder weekly herald., 1930-03-15

A special whist drive will be given by the Friendship Club in Pioneer Hall this Saturday. evening and the public is invit- ed to attend.
Hyder weekly herald., 1930-03-15
1929 FUR SHIPMENTS
 OVER 41-2 MILLION

The importance of the Alaska fur industry and it's revenue value to the Territory is dis played with marked clarity by bulletin issued by the Alaska Game Commission, showing fur shipments during 1929 valued at $4,477,441.82, exclusive of shipments of white and blue fox pelts from the government stock on the Priblof Islands, which produced additional furs during the year valued at $36, ,421. Combined with the others, the Pribloff shipments increase the total output of the Territory to $4,513,863. This does not include the value of fur seal skins obtained from the Pribloff herds.
 These would add another $735, 900 to the Territorial fur out put.
 The number of pelts shipped during the year is placed by the Game Commission at 297, 448, with muskrat skins total ing 190,377 heading the list with respect to number. These possessed an aggregate value of $194,184. The various types of fox furs totaled 1856 in number and were valued at S2,034,480. This does not in- clude the Pribloff fox furs.
 Of the fox group, red fox appears as the most important item both in number and value. Shipments of reds aggregated 21,023 skins, valued at-$1, ,042, TAO. Blue fox was second with 7,976 skins valued at $808,208 and white fox was third with 12,179 skins shipped and a val uation of $733,784.
 Hare, lynx, marmot, mink and muskrat totaled 225,684 belts, with collective value of ST. 218,264. Mink was the princip- al item of the group with 26,- 695 skins and a total value of $552, 1886. Lynx was second with shipments of 7,575 skins valued at $462,832. The, 190,- BIT muskrat skins in the group were valued at $194,184. Ot- ter, squirrel, weasel (ermine) wolf and wolverine numbered 23,288, of which IT, ACT were weasel, and represented a total 1 of $169, ,466. Otter was the leading item in this group with 2,943 pelts, valued at $92,939 Weasel shipments were valued at $30,392. Wolf belts, mum. bering 688 averaged $41,55 per skin and totaled $28,586 1T value. Wolverine attained fourth place in the group witt 873 skins valued at $17, ,416 Black and polar bear included 539 skins with a value of $4, 7S1. Beaver aggregated 1,541 pelts, valued at $40,608, anc coyote skins numbered 480 ano possessed a total value of $9, ] $40.
 Jack Fitzgerald, pioneer min
 ing man of the district, re turned Thursday from a visi of several months in the south
 MT. Fitzgerald, who is one O
 the original owners and deyel opers of the Independenc,
 property, now controlled b,
 the Revenue Mining Company
 confirmed recent press an
 nouncements to the effect tha
 that company contemplates a , extensive program of develop ment on the Independence dur ling the summer.