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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-30
CLEMENCY To
HIJACKER HIT
BY OFFICIALS
Credit for Freeing Convict
Without Fine Laid at
Governors Door.

officials in charge of the Marion
county common school fund today
admitted that they probably signed
petition to have a $500 fine re-
mitted for Art Dampier, alleged hi
jacker. The fine, If paid, would
have gone to the school fund.
Release of Dampier from the state
reformatory by Governor Harry q.
Leslie. without paying Of the fine,
drew an attack from Criminal Judge
Frank Baker, who flayed executive
clemency methods of the Governor.
Dampier, who has a long police
record, had served, when freed, a
six-month term on charge of as
sault and battery and intent to kill
in connection with a purported
liquor hijacking plot, but Judge
Baker also had decreed that Dam
pier must pay a $500 fine.
Marion county officials declared
they had signed the fine remission
plea as a routine matter without
knowing the facts in the case.
Recommended by Trustees
After Bakers criticism Of Leslie,
it was pointed out at the statehouse
that county officials and reforma-
tory trustees had recommended the
fine remission.
Several county officials defended
their action by saying: 1.-THE Gov
icrnor knows we sign practically all
such petitions, leaving investigation
of the case to prison authorities"
1t also was explained that the
Governor usually confers with the
trial judge and prosecuting attorney
regarding all cases.
However, in the case of Dampier,
who served a siX-month sentence on
an assault and battery charge,
Judge Baker and Prosecutor Her
bert E. Wilson both declared 1--WE
were not consulted"
Baker asserted he would not have
approved remission of the fine,
which was part of the sentence i'm
posed by him when Dampier was
found guilty of hitting a south side
resident with the butt of a revolver.
Matter of Course
Il probably signed that petition"
County Auditor Harry Dunn, Re
publican, declared today, but
would not have done it had known
that hijacking was connected with
the case"
Sheriff Charles Sumner, Demo-
crat, who also signed the petition,
said: County officials do not in
vestigate those cases; the Governor
can't lay the blame upon us. The
trial judge should have been con-
suited"
The county clerk has not been in
formed officially of remission of
Dampier's fine, RENTED Sept. 10,
although copy Of another remission,
signed Sept. %, reached Charles
Ettinger, chief deputy clerk, Tues
day.
BY statute, all money collected
from fines is placed in the school
fund. All fines not paid are re-
quired to be worked out by the pris-
oner at the rate Of 81 for each day
served in prison.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-30
EvERSON RESIGNS POST
Militia Bureau Chief to Take Over
Denver Passionate.

Major General William G. Ever
son. chief of the war department
militia bureau, resigned today, Ell
fective Nov. 80, said dispatch from
Washington.
He will go to Denver to assume
the pastorate of the First Baptist
church there.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-30
7. B. SESSION TO OPEN
Illinois Physician Speaker for In
stitute at Sunnyside.

DR.. George Thomas Palmer, medi-
cal director of the Palmer tubercu-
losis sanatorium. Springfield, ILL.,,
will speak at two-day institute at
Sunnyside sanatorium under aus
pieces of the Indiana tuberculosis
Association Thursday and Friday
Other speakers include DR.. Alfred
Henry of indianapolis, president Of
the National tuberculosis Associ-
alton; DR.. E. M. Amos and DR.. H.
v. Scarborough, superintendent Of
Sunnyside.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-30
SEEKS AIRPORT DATA
Flying School Operator May Locate
in City.

Municipal airport may have a
new flying school in the near future
as the result of dedication cere-
monies last weekend, the works
board believed today, on receipt of
a letter from Reg Pattinson, head
of the Pattinson Flying school, st.
Elmo, III.
Pattinson said he was impressed
with the field while here for the
dedication, and asked that infor-
nation be forwarded him concern
ing circumstances which would af-
feet his locating a school at the
field.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-30
RUST ESTATE $4,000
Letters of Administrator Are Issued
to Widow.

Letters Of administration in the
estate of Conrad Rust, former
official Of Vonneguts Hardware
Company, who died Sept 26. we're
issued by probate court Tuesday 70
the widow, Mrs. Lena M. Rust, OF
836 West Morris street. Mr.. Rush
left $4,000 personal property to his
widow.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-30
Painting and Papering

PAINTING, exterior. interior: comp. insur
HENDRIX DINKLA. 1850 E. saith. Oh $3.50
PAPER CLEANING-Excellent service: 81
room. O'DONALD. Ri 4628.
PAPER HANGING-Hung and furnished
"a up. GLENN FREW. Be. 0838R.
PAPER furn and hung 45O DER room
Oh 1904 FRANK JACKSON Ir PALS
PAPER furnished and hung: $50 discount
on all orders up to Oct. %. DR.. OTIS.
GEN house cleaning: repairing of all kinds
paper cleaning; ref. Be. 4864-M.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-30
Business Announcements

OLD CHAIRS MADE NEWLY rebottom-
ing in cane, hickory or reed. Call Board
of Industrial Aid for the Blind Ha. 0583.
BATH ROOM-Complete. $50: plumbing &
heating Installed: reasonable. Ia. 4057.
FLOOR polished by machine; 81 per room
ub. LANGDON. IA. S640-W.
FRANK ELECTRIC CO.-5-rm. cottage,
SIS. Ii. 1862. Oh. 556s-R. Evenings.
EPAIRINCf-Chimneys plastering, brick
work. work guar. LEWIS, Oh. 1895.
H. g. H. STOVE REPAIR CO.
Work reasonable: guaranteed. Be. 3465-M.
FURNACE COILS INSTALLED SO.
All work guaranteed. Oh. 5158.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-30

ALA, N, 151e-2-rm. kitchenette apt;
ostuffed furn.; Murphy bed; uti. Ii. 1895.
ASHLAND. 155s-small apt. ln-a-door bed;
kitch priv. bath: util.: adults. Ri. 3471.
BEVILLE, N, 829-5 rms bath; steam
DEXTER, S., 3085-5-room cottage, fur
nished. except bedding and dishes; 81 q
week or SIS per month. Be. 4l03.
HARDING, NJ 26l8-Clean, we'll furn. A.
rm cottage; no obligation to l or chill
dren; gar: 50 wk.; special rate by month:
avail. now, act quickly. Ia. 6340.
MARKET. E., iI0l-4 rooms, furnished:
light gas, heat: $40 wk. Ri. l647.
MICHIGAN. e.. 628-Furn and unfurn.
aDts.; all utilities furnished. Ii. 27l8.
892 MIDDLE DRIVE. Woodruff Place;
neWiy Furnished rooms. Oh. 4249
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-30
Safety Last
BU Scripps-HowGrd
Newspaper Alli0nce


CLEVELAND, Sept. 3O.-He
was only one among many
Cleveland motorists who drive
a little faster than they should
especially in Parma.
Patrolman Charles GoSsie
clicked him at "sixty-five per"
in safety zone. He explained
he was driving fast because his
three occupants had to be in
Cleveland at a certain hour.
"Why?' asked Gossie. The
driver blushed, stammered.
I'm taking them to a safety
meeting" he said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-30
vandals Damage Coli Course

F~EAu"tp DWIIIubU OUII OUuIoC
Vandals who have damaged
bridges and greens at the Pleas
ant Run golf course were sought to-
day by police. Recreation depart
ment officials told officers the dam
age has been wrought during the
last week.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-30
Speciai Notices

DR.. II. A. BOYD. now with DR.. clusters
Clinic. 2S20 N, Delaware; Special, treat
sure. urinary and female disorders With
equipment for prevention of operations
which shows out of 10 operations are
not necessary Sick people are often mis-
lead. Save this notice. Ia 1909.
ON and after Sept %. 1881, will not be
responsible for any debts contracted by
anyone other than myself. Edwin Ahlders.
DEBTS notes. accounts collected or no
charge. Sl5 Board of Trade. Ii. 1857
INVALIDS and chronic cases cared for in
a nurses home 134l N. Alabama. Ii. 1890.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-30
Storage and Transfer

Fire-proof storage house. store now. paw
months later. No charge for hauling
PARTLOW- JENKINS MOTOR CAR co.
4ie E. Market. Ri. 1850.
STORAGE-OVERLAND HAULING
Special prices on return loads. packing
California shiprent
RI S628 Ri. 1851. Nights. Oh 0699-W
OTTO SUESI
5ROAD RIPPLE Transfer Co.. long dist.
moving. stock hauling. Wa. 800; HUI 2l37.
MOVING s3-You help. 81 less: oui.k
service: careful white men. Oh. 5S40.
MOVINci-Hauling. So: white men: anv-
thing anywhere. ANYTIME. Oh. 2s7s.
MOVING. So load and up: large trucks:
exp men, SUESZ. Oh 1892.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-30
Rooms Wanted
Furnished Apts.-Houses

EMPLOYED couple; daughter IA; wants 2
or 3 unfurn. housekeeping rms. in mod
ern home. reasonable. Box A-226 Times
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-30
Suburban for Sale

Leaving City-Must Sell
Modern suburban home. 7 rooms. 2
bathrooms. built-in features sleeping
porch. garage. 2 beautiful wooded lots:
te prlcs srs 70 s z7s n9yer; Os any
blocks east Of College Ave. HUI. 1922.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-30
Household Goods

Only 10 brand new all-steel re-
frigerattrs at special reduced prices.
3 colors
Polar Ice and Fuel Co.
1000 Northwestern Ave. Ia. 0689
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-30
800 ~ VERMONT

$25o and up per week; hot water.
Home privileges. Ri. 0575.
18TH W. 47-Large, front rm.; no other
roomerS: empl. young men. Ia. 0216.
SID. E.. 603-Large. airy, front rm;
privileges. RADIO meals opt. Wa 1886
SAD AT MER.. 25 E.-Lovelv front: for Q:
private home: every convenience. Ha. 2672
Ct Denis Running water. 81 for O.
Nv |OAllo 1876 West Market.
CLINTON HOTEI-29 Vir.: clean, sleeping
rms; S2.5n up; also hsekp.; steam heat.
WANTED-2 boys girls. or couple one
priv; mr.. restaurant; reason. Ia. 025S-M.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-30
Suburban for Rent

SPECIAL inducement to right party;
ground, chicken park. rooms, Stop ga.
Rockville road
RURAL S.-Near Troy; new bungalow;
mod except cleo: $50. DR.. 3540-R.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-30
Machinery & Tools

FOR SALE CHEAP-3.o00 gallon per hour.
rebuilt shallow we'll pump.
Meier Electric & Machine Co.
aS2s z Washington ST Ir Isl
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-30
Houses for Sale
East
West
West
NOTHING DOWN

5-room semi-modern bungalow. located
727 Whitcomb st. near Ben Davis chick
en- yard. garage. ELECTRIC lights good well,
per month Call FRAZEE. Ii. z3la
SCHLOSs BROS. INV. Co. 1877 E. Wash.
405 S. HARRIS-4-room semi-modern bum
eonditn 5nrprsd strse eE
selling cheap at $3.50. Clear. Terms to
suit. LAWRENCE j. SEXTON, Realtor.
Indiana Trust Bldg. Ri. ISL. Ir. 062l.
COLORED-7 rms. bath. gas. city water
electricity. double gar. colored school and
2 churches in ! block Terms DR.. 2009-W
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-30
Lost and Found

IoST-Licht brown billfold Containing SIS
cash and check. Has Modern Woodman
identifcations Call Mr.. Walls. Gabriel
Sales Corp. Ri. 1851.
PERSONS who stole police dog with six
toes on hind feet from $50 Belle Vieu
place known. Return Immediately to pre-
vent prosecution. No questions.
LosT-Kit OF tools on Missouri ST. Return
Reward.
CHILDREN'S PET-Boston bull dog. male;
black and white eve: reward. Wa. 1888,
BOSTON BuLL--Name Teddy" strayed
from North side. reward. Ia. CAST.
nLACK- Fox Terrier, white LEGS. tan face
white rraunc reel ca. sa7s-J. Reward
IoST-FeEnaie police dog 10 harness. re-
ward 1888 Hiatt - Pc. 1890.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-30
Help Wanted Female
Rooms for Rent

ALABAMA, N. 1115--Front. clean; home
like; l or 2; So. Ri. 5121.
BROADWAY, 235l-Nice front rm., priv.
modern home. meals optional. He. 2054.
BROADWAY, 2121-Living bedroom furn.;
private entrance; $3.50; garage. Ia. 0591.
CENTRAL, l5l3-Choice front rm.; new
furniture; reasonable. Ri. 1909.
COLLEGE. 2242-Modern home: attractive
rn. constant hot water: privileges.
COLLEGE, 4231-Lovely rm. near bath;
priv. family of 2; reasonable. HUI. 1857.
DEARBORN, N, 957-Nice rn., gentleman;
private, modern home. Oh. 5630-M
DELAWARE, N, 816-New management;
attrac. newly furn. rms; reas. Ri. 1148.
DELAWARE, 2O55 N.-Attractive rIn. in
real home; twin or sgl rms. Ia. 5046.
EVISON, 746-Emp. couple or ladies to
shares mod. home with lady. DR.. 0367.
FALL CREEK BLVD. SOl6-Two sleeping
rms, with garage; gentleman. Ia. O568-J.
ILLINOIS. n, 2625-Sleeping room; priv
ate entrance; reasonable.
NEW JERSEY, N, 2050-Choice front.
closets; private garage. Ia. 479S.
PENN, N. I347-Lovely rm.; quiet home;
gentleman preferred: garage. Ii. 1857.
PRATT. 42l, Apt. ELarge front rm steam
heat gentleman; walking dist. Ri. 1888.
RANDOLPH. N. 2SS-2 clean modern rms.
2 adults: $6 wk. Ri. 2617.
TALBOT, 2925-Cozy. clean, large, front,
next bath, priv. home, privileges. Ia. 1891
TALBOT, N, 2142a-Attrac. rm., well
heated, priv. apt; priv: for 2 Ha. 2T43.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-30
Radio and Equipment

ATwATER KENT ..S 22. so
BRUNSWICK Observation-Disclosures 5.00
MAJESTIC. table model ....... 1900
VICTOR ....,..........,.. SIS 90
ERLA .................... 5000
CROSLEY SHOW BOX ........,.. 22.50
We do expert Radio Repairing.
Radio Bargain Shop
225 East Washinaton.
RADIOS REPAIRED IN THE HOME. LIN
COLIN RADIO SERVICE. Ii. 1875. Oh. 1865
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-30
d Many Makes and Models Advertised Tonghs Want Ads
Furnished Apts.--Houses

RILEY. N. 427-Mod. rms. hath; PRIV;
everything furn. except linen. ": 01go.
ST. JOE. E.. Ie-Apt. S; 3-rm. apt steam
heat: everything furn II. ll28.
STATION. 2850-Share mod. 6-rm. turn-
bungalow: basemt; gar; couple. On. zl25.
WALNUT. E.. 1l5-3 rms: alcove; priv.
bath; $40. See housekecper in basement
WASHINGTON, E. 3720-Modern 4 rn.
bath apt: downstairs: priv. porch 50 wk
nth. W. 42-NicelY decorated kitchenette
apartment: utilities furnished: S36. Can
Apartment No. l. The GRANT.
18th, E., 50l8-5-room mod. bungalow;
figured gum finish: fireplace; furnishings
include g. z. refrigerator. Chambers
fIreless range: piano & radio: $50. IT. 4139
THE HAINEa8I0Ia n H.; beautiful furn
apt; close in: reasonable: Ii. $3.50.
Ambassador Apt. Hotel
REASONABLE DAY. WEEK OR MONTH
LIZ RATES.
Beautiful. modern, complete. furnishsd
or unfinished. with or without hotel
service: walking distance. $50 N. Penn
svlvania street or call Ri. 1871.
Al: 26II n ILL; or 2-bedrm. apt; util
paid; Frigidaire; good heat: garage.
WILL sacrifice share of 6-rm. mod, On
east side. CHI 448o-J. after ESQ p. m.
GROOM strictly mod. well-furnished
bungalow for rent in Brightwood. Call
owner at $50 w. washington. Ri. 20l7.
NORTH-Share my nicely fur. mod. home.
garage. with couple; reae. Ia. 5295.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-30
;E;3:a VIZ / j 500:
TAKE TIME

TO come down to Oakleys We Lave
some extra good used cars at real rrIces.
OAKLEY MOTOR SALES
l663-65 S. Meridian. DR.. 4743.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-30
Business Opportunities

GROCERY and meat market for sale: gooc
buy. See owner. f3e e. Ohio.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-30

grist mills; steady work; Sl25 month and
bonus; 81 $50 cash bond required. MR..
FREDERICKSEN, or MIR. SMITH. East
gate Hotel.
POSITIONS on ocean liners to Europe,
Orient, South America; experience un-
necessary; self-addressed envelope brings
list. E. w. ARCULUS, Box 292, Mt.
Vernon, N. Y.
SALESMAN-Wh can handle large deal.
and capable of becoming sales manager.
1921 NJ Alabama, 8 to a. m.
MEN WHO CAN SELL AND ARE NOT
AFRAID OF COMPETITION; NO 9TH
ERS NEED APPLY. 1923 N. ILLINOIS.
FIVE USED CAR statesmen WANTED.
WALLICK e. HENRY MOTOR SALES,
1918 E. WASHINGTON ST.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-30

UNEEDA STOVE AND FURNACE
REPAIR CO.
Fire bowls CRATES. any stove or fur
mace: reasonable. DR.. 6263.
MAKE your own dresses Buy Singer sew
ing machines as low as So Singer Sew
ing Machine Co. $50 Va. Ave. DR.. 2474
BASEBURNERS-AH kinds. reasonab.e
prices. CHARLES KOEERING, $50 Viz
ginia Ave. DR.. i4l7.
SEWING machines, So per month: Singer
portable, S29. drophead Singer, SIS.
SINGER CO. l26 w Washington.
BREAKFAST SET-Italian carved dining
rnl. & bedrm twin BEDS linen frieze liv-
ing rul.. rugs. sac. 1928 N. Meridian.
3ASEBURNERS. hotbiast heaters. new and
used; cheap. 1895 Oliver Ave. Be. 2z56
FuRNITURE-New used Germ. OUTFIT:
easy terms N Barrett 6ee Virzinia Ave
HAVE vour sewing nach. repaired. white
Sewing Mch. Co.. so w. n. York RI. Ass.
GAS STOVE Favorite," high oven, good
condition. reas. SOTO Ke1Tood Ave
THOR WAsHER-A-l condition.: bargain
for $3.50. lit z. Michigan St
DAYBED. breakfast set. rug and gas
range. reasonable Call Oh 0961-J-
MAYTAG. bargain. late model: come and
- Ss5o Creceland Ave. Wa. 51ll-J.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-30
Apartments for Rent

ASHLAND, 1922 rms, bath, hardwood
floors, inclosed porch Sl8 mo-; will fur.
NEW JERSEY, 522-Lovely @ and S rm.
apis: strictly modern: reas. Ri. 1884.
WASHINGTON, g. 5ol4M-5 large rms.
mod: desirable: Cd ht.: gar; rent reas.
indianapolis Rental Bureau
Desirable apartments in any part of
city. furnished and unfinished. from SIS
to $l25. Transportation furnished. No
charges or obligations. L. 1907. evenings
and SUNDAY. wa. 0433 or Be 3ll4.
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Money to Loan
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Geo. E. Kincaid, 1918 N. Illinois, wa. 5151
The Washington times., 1931-03-10
DEBUCH| To CT 7
c. j. HONOR

Georgetown University has
issued invitations for its cele
bration of Founders Day, March
IS, at which the Ambassador OF
Japan, Katsuji Debuchi, will
receive the first honors Of the
newly founded John Carroll
Academy of Diplomacy.
The entire diplomatic corps in
Washington and prominent Gov.
ernment officials, educators and
alumni of Georgetown have been
invited to the academic cere
monies in connection with the in
auguration of the new academy
Following the program in CASTOR
Hall, DR.. w. Coleman Nevils, s. j.,
president Of the university, will
hold a reception in honor of Am
bassador and Madame Debuchi.
Founders Day at Georgetown
was established by decree in 1929
and in it's honor six honorary
academies were proclaimed, each
named after prominent faculty
members and alumni Honors in
one of the academies are to be
bestowed each year. Ambassador
Debuchl was chosen as the
recipient of the first honors in
the John Carroll Academy of
Diplomacy, named after Arch
bishop Carroll, who foun d d
Georgetown in 1889.
The Washington times., 1931-03-10
WOODEN LEG NO BAR

HARTFORD, Conn, March 10
QN.S0 .-Connecticut's law max
ers do not favor taking the right
to drive an auto from a person
with a wooden leg. The motor
vehicle department wanted such an
act'o but the legislature decided
otherwise.
The Washington times., 1931-03-10
N0tiOn-LUide Hunt
Made for d. &. Girl

A nationwide search has been
instituted for Catherine Econo-
mou, 10, Of 726 Sixth st. N. w.,
by Washington police at the re-
quest of her parents.
They told authorities thai they
believed their daughter had eloped
with the same man who Icft her
waiting at the altar last Septem-
ber.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05
Annual Cost For
 U. s. T Textbooks Low
Thirty Million Year Small in Proportion to Other
 Luxnries and Necessities

lcertained that only 1 6s-100 per cent Iof the expenditures for public
 schools is represented by the net lcost of public-school textbooks. This lfigure is much smaller than that for lI913, when 2 73-100 per cent of the lexpenditure for public schools was Represented by the net cost of text books. He also found that in 1928 | the net cost of public-school text books, elementary and high school, was $1.351 per child enrolled. These fare indeed low figures and clearly show that so far as textbooks are Iconcerned public-school expenditures lare handled very economically. In- deed the question might be raised whether our expenditures for text
 books are not disproportionately lsmall.
 For those with a taste for statis- tics there is a wealth of data in this summary. It is shown, for in-
 stance, that the total net cost of
 books for elementary schools, public land private, in the United States and Philippine Islands amounts to nearly $23,000,000, while the cor responding cost for high-school text
 books Is a bit over $16,0O0,000. Thus
  duced in the United States amounts lin grand total to about $39,000,000 This business is divided among sixty publishers including the state printer in California.
 Of course this $39,000,000 for school textbooks seems small when we compare it with some of our Iother expenditures. According to the manufacture of chewing gum is la business half as large again, and that of making confectionery ten times as large. Even in these days |pf small, plain hats for the ladies, millinery costs five times as much las school textbooks. Soap costs
 seven times as much; and when we come to the figures for cigars and cigarettes, we find that our tribute to Lady Nicotine is about twenty five times that to Minerva, if the latter lady is fairly represented by for the schools. Even for the lowly
 match, which blazes for an instant las we light our cigarette, We sur render more millions than we do for lthe arithmetics, -geographies and Iother textbooks with which we equip |all the elementary grades of all our public and private schools. Truly
 we ought to be able to afford the
 best textbooks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05
WHITE HOUSE IS
 AN UNFINISHED
 COPY OF CASTLE
By PAUL R. MALLON
nited Press Staff Corrcspondent)

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Washington, May 5. (UP)-Presi- dent Hoover has found q new hobby tracing the history of the White House and it's conglomeration of furnishings, which decorators call junk pile."
 The executive has discovered that the mansion is an unfinished copy of the old fairy castle in England.
 Originally its rectangular form was to comprise the center of a building three times as large as the existing edifice. There were to be two wings of equal size on each endl It's dimensions would have made 1t a palace equal in importance to the homes of royalty in Europe.
 The building is still awaiting con- clusion of the work. At either end of the second floor are tiny rooms, while the hall runs the full length from wall to wall. This peculiarity first gave MT Hoover the clue from which he developed conclusively tSo original plans of the builders. He knew the rooms were too small. for any practical use and out of keeping with the rest of the floor plan. Later he learned they were to have been halls connecting the main building with the wings.
 As the rooms are ample to care for 8 presidential family and to pro- side comforts for social entertain ments, there Is no suggestion now that the building will ever be finish ed. The grounds also have been narrowed down by the treasury and state departments to such an extent that the wings could not be con- structed without interfering with this general layout.
 But something is being. done about the White House furniture. Piece by piece Mrs Hoover is re- placing the chairs, tables and other odds and ends in an effort, to make the decorations of each room con- form.
 Decorators here say the furnish ings of both the office and the man. sion are anything but American. The designs used in the office are oak leaves and acorns, both of which have foreign origin, it is said.
 The furnishings of the mansion are 8 mixture of Louis XIV and XIV, several English periods and some Colonial. They represent the per- sonal tastes of each of the first ladies and presidents since the first Adams administration.
 Prior to Mrs Hoover's effort there