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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-06
FIRST THOUGHT
WAS FOR MEN,;
BUTLER GENTLE
Repcating of Colonel for
Being Drunk Was
Forced Duty.

Relieving is the sixth article In the
fsries On General smedIey Butler.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-06
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES
fields. put to the torch by unknown

fields, put to the torch By unknown
hands.
Communists, /" President Machado
declares, are at work. Powerful
revolutionary currents bent on de-
struction of the peoples founda-
tons"
"Revolutionaries yes" declares
Cuban exiles here, but recruited
from the 95 per cent of the popula-
ton who oppose the dictatorship OF
General Machado.
But whether Machado Is right
or whether the exiles are telling the
truth, the fact remains that every
day brings Washington nearer the
time when it will have to decide on
the question of intervention.
The department of commerce here
estimates American interests In
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-06
ono
In legislature
so Years Ago
By United Press

BY United Press
The rapid growth Of the town
of Huntington was brought to the
attention of the lawmakers of 1881,
In a bill introduced by Representa-
tive A. T. Wright of Marion.
Wright commended that neglect
ed cemetery was obstructing fur
ther growth of one section Of the
city. His bill provided for vacating
of neglected cemeteries which
hindered growth of cities.
Another bill before the legislators
then would have prohibited the sale
Of firearms to persons under Is. 1t
was introduced In the senate by r.
L. Coffey. The author maintained
that the major portion of wound
ings by firearms could be directly
traced to juveniles who had access
to deadly weapons.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-06

Cuba to be worth $500, 000, 900. The
bulk Of these investments are in
sugar centrals around which the
cane Is reported to have been
burned last week in the various
provinces and, it is alleged, attempts
were made to bomb the Alva Gen.
trail, an American-owned sugar
mill. BY treaty, America must pro-
tect property if the Cuban govern
ment can't.
Today the period Of martial law
will be prolonged because of the
growing unrest. All universities,
high schools and other educational
institutions above those maintained
for small children, are closed. The
army is practically on war footing
and a general strike has been called
by Cuban labor in protest against
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-06
BY RAYMOND CLAPPER,
United Press stan Correspondent
-CnrLrlnkl 1921 k.t I-rllnG DrnrnL

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-Though
Major General Smedley Butler has
been regarded as one of the hardest
Of the marines, in this respect he
probably has been a victim Of his
devotion to duty.
In his family life he is gentle.
He says thee" and thou" in adj
dressing his wife.
When he was In charge of the
embarkation camp at Brest after
the armistice, word was sent that
n very high American officer was
coming and 1t was suggested that
the troops awaiting return home be
turned out for review.
The place was mudhole. The
troops were restless. The war had
been won; they wanted to get back
home. Butler sent word back to
the high officer that he hoped there
would be no review ordered.
Marched With His Men
I'm not going TO have those men
standing out there In the mud" he
said.
Back at Quantico after the war,
General Butler took his command
on practice march. His men were
youngsters, some a little tender. A
pair fell out during the march and
Butler riding up dismounted.
he threw the kit Of one over his
back and marched along the dusty
road with his men.
Such incidents endeared him to
his service comrades. But after his
experience in Philadelphia when he
went TO San Diego to command the
marine base there, an incident took
place which subjected him to much
criticism IN and out Of the service.
Observed Guests Drinking
The San Diego post temporarily
was in command of Colonel Alex
ander Williams, friend of General
Buffers for twenty-three years.
Butler was conspicuous figure
when he arrived in San Diego be-
cause of his spectacular attempt to
dry up Philadelphia. Colonel Will
uams arranged dinner at his home
for Butler. Arriving, Butler OBJ
served the guests, officers, drinking.
He promptly went out on the
front porch for while, expecting
the drinks to be cleared away be-
fore the dinner began.
But, instead, drinking continued.
Butler then left the Williams home
without waiting for dinner and pro-
ceeded to the Coronado hotel. Col
onel Williams followed and. accord
ing TO witnesses, reproached his SUI
perior In the hotel lobby, and ap-
pearing to be intoxicated, became
boisterious. Butler left and attend
cd an enlisted mems dance at the
post.
Colonel Was Reduced
The next day Butler went to the
commanding officer Of the base,
Rear Admiral A. H. Robertson, and
laid the facts before him. The ad-
n1iral told Butler that he must re-
port Williams or be subject to
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-06
PRISON GUSTS WORKERS
Neglect Of Duty Charge, Following
Death of Convict.
~ Unttea Press

d JUtte1 PTeS9
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind, Feb. g.
Two employees of the state prison
here, one veteran, have been dis
charged for neglect of duty, it was
announced today by H. d. Claudy,
deputy warden.
Frank Rosa, with twenty-five
years service and Paul E. Timm,
six years in the prisons employ,
were discharged, 1t was understood.
for neglecting to report that John
Conwell. prisoner from Newcastle.
had fallen in commissions and SUI
fered an injury from which he died.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-06

the governments suspension Of con-
stitutionai guarantees.
In an economically depressed
world, Cuba has been hit harder,
perhaps. than any other nation on
the globe. Sugar is her one big
money crop and sugar has been SELL
ing at the lowest price in history.
1t has found few takers even at a
little more than cent a pound.
A large proportion OF Cuba's
100000 population, therefore. has
been next door to starvation for the
past two years.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-06
CUBA ON VERGE
OF UPHEAVAL AS
UNREST CROWS
United States May Have to
Halt Arson and Riot
Reign.
BY WILLIAM PHILIP SLfMS,
Seripna-HoEard ForeiKn Editor

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6. - Cuba
today faces the most serious crisis
in her history, according to Presi-
dent Machado, while the state de-
partment here looks on with In
creasing anxiety as disorder grows.
At night the Cuban sky is lurid
with the glare of burning cane
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-06
Colonel Was Reduced

The next day Butler went to the
commanding officer of the base,
Rear Admiral A. H. Robertson, and
laid the facts before him. The ad-
n1iral told Butler that he must re-
port Williams or be subject to
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-06
We Haze Reindeer, Too
ONO

II Santa Claus
and his ally, King
Winter, forgot all
about their pres
ents of snow with
lots Of reindeer"
for 1881, then they
needn't bother, for
John Mowrer, 4,
of S28 Middle
drive, Woodruff
Place, has dis
covered a REIN
deer Of his own
to ride.
John is shown
in the above photo
with his dog,
Dutch, pretend
ing they're in
Greenland on the
back Of a statu-
esque d e er in
Mid die drives
parkway.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-06

The first seaplane, The Loon, was
tried out by its inventor, Glen Cur
tiSs, in December, 1908, but 1t was
not until 1911 that the machine
functioned well enough for flight.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-06
Faints to Inward Bandits

BIZ Untted PTess
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 6.-Instead Of
throwing up her hands as two ban
dts ordered her to, Mrs. Frieda
fash, proprietor of a small shoe
store, tainted. When she regained
consciousness, one of the bandits
was tanning her with a newspaper.
The other remarked, law, it isn't
worth while. Let the lady alone"
They then fed. y
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-06

court-martia1 himself for neglect
Of duty.
Accordingly, Butler drew Up
charges accusing Williams of being
drunk at the hotel, without men
tioning anything which happened
at the colonel's home. At the court
martial, Williams was reduced four
numbers and transferred.
This incident distressed Butler
perhaps more than anything that
occurred in his career and he soon
asked for transfer to China where
a chance for action was in pros
pect.
(Saturday-General Butler or
PrOhibitiOn.)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-06
Schools without Phones

Schools without Phones
By United Press
CLINTON, Ind, Feb 6.-Removal
Of all telephones from city schools
was ordered by the city school board
in mapping out more saving pro-
gram Of administration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-22
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PRICES WILL TEMPT YOU
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-22
Secretary
$3.50
A Good One
All Mahogany
Full Size

You will find Secretaries for al
most every price today, but this
Winthrop type of all mahogany
is a good Secretary for $3.50.
One look at it will convince you
of its superior quality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-22

Here is a fiddle back Windsor
Chair that will serve many
furnishing problems. Finished
mahogany with good turn
ings and suitable in every
room. $7.25 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-22
Three Pieces - Hair Filled

with and filled with
with and chair plain
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-23
DOUGLAS FIRE BOYS TO PULL
 OFF BIG MEET
Three Feature Affair to Be Given on Island
 Saturday Night

An appetizing dinner of savory food, card playing and then danc- ing, all these will be combined to- morrow evening to make the an nual event of the Douglas Volun- teer Fire Department another great occasion. The dinner and card playing will be held in the Eagles hall and the dance will be in the Nat.
 Starting at 5:30 o'clock tomor- row afternoon, the first sitting for the dinner will be ready and from then on more sittings until all are served. Around o'clock the card playing will begin. There will be both bridge and whist and suit able prizes are offered. Refresh ments will follow the cards.
 The dance at the Nat will start at 10 o'clock.
 A nominal charge, such as is us- ually the price of single dance or meal, will pay for round trip of the whole evening.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-23
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BY ERE A N LIN ( O L N

looks as though the joke were on us, after all"
 When Sam got home to the stable, Fourth led her into the liv- ing room He was carrying a check.
 T have here" he announced, "a little gift which I have been mean ing to give you for some time. l warn you, however, that it is given only under certain very definite conditions"
 The conditions are that you are to spend every cent of it on clothes for yourself. Not only that, but you are to spend every cent of it in one day. Every penny must go be- tween the rising of the sun and it's next setting. Do you agree?"
 DO I agree?" Sam laughed. T never agreed to anything more readily"
 Good" Fourtil nodded and drop ped the check in her lap.
 Sam picked up the check and glanced at the figures on its face. Then she gasped. Fourth" Sam waved the check in a sort of panic. Why, this is a perfectly enormous amount of mon- ey! This is more than I spend on clothes in a year. You must take it back"
 "Nonsense!" Fourth was tremen- dously pleased with himself We have plenty of money now, and l intend that you shall begin to real ize it." He waved an admonitory finger. Remember now. You've promised to spend it all in a single day"
 Sam, of course, said the thing
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-23

SYNOPSIS: Sudden riches descend upon Sam Sherrill through the success of her stepfather's invention. She
 has had a hard pull manag- ing the family affairs. Her mother left her control of the property, because the poor business ability of her stepfath- CT, Fourth Aldersea, reduced the family to poverty. Sam realizes new that her engage ment to Peak Abobtt, owner of tho Express where she works, would not have been necessary. She loves Freddy Munson, but accepted Peaks offer of a busi- ncsslike marriage because of the need of money and because her stepbrother, Nelson, hurt their social prestige by marry ing their maid. She has been slew to believe in FOurth's in vcntion, fearing that he got the money from a rich widow who is interested in him. Nelson is also suspicious, dcubting the in- ventiOn's value. Are you sure that this invention business is on the ievel?" he asks Sam.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-23

give the lie to his carefully built up attitude of almost impersonal friendship.
 He did very well during dinner and at the theatre, but when they were seated at their little table in the Ritz grill afterwards, he could not resist an overpowering impulse to speak about her appearance.
 Your dress. Sam" he said slow ly Your new dress. It's simply Swell!'
 Thanks, Peak" She smiled. Tt really isn't dress though. It's a symbol of new era"
 Oh" He drowned. T see what you mean. You mean it's a symbol f of your new financial standing"
 Sam told him of her shopping expedition. She sighed. T suppose I'll wake up when the clock strikes midnight"
 T don't think so, Sam" He shook his head. There's no reason for you to wake up, because the whole thing is true" He looked at her closely. T wonder if you know how true it is, and precicely what it means. It means, you know, that your reason for marrying me is re- moved"
 The animation went out of Sams face. I've thought of that" "Of course you have" He look ed away. Well, nothing remains but for you to say the word"
 Sam played with the engagement ring on her left hand. Then she said quietly: I've told you that I'd marry you, Peak. Remember that. I've promised.'
 Peak said calmly, almost indif- ferently: T hope you won't let anything so unimportant stand in your way"
 "Unimportant? I'm not so sure. A promise is a hard thing to dodge"
 Perhaps, but your whole life is fairly important thing. If I were you I'd do some serious thinking before I decide to let it be influ-, enced by one small promise
 Sam locked at him for a mo-; ment and then shook her head. Are you always like this, Peak?" she inquired gently. Don't you
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-23
GIVEN
 HELENE LIGHT
Friends Surprise Guest of Honor on Seventeenth
 Birthday Anniversary

Miss Helene Light was the guest of honor at a surprise party given by her friends at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs Robert Light, last Tuesday evening on the occa- sion of her seventeenth birthday anniversary. Games, dancing and cards were enjoyed. At the service of refreshments a large birthday cake, made by Mrs. O. Bedding and supporting the correct number of candles, was cut.
 Besides Miss Light and MT. and Mrs. Light, those present were:
 Lillian Anderson, Bernice Powell, Lois Hill, Lillian Peterson, Thelma Bedding, Geralding Bedding, Thom- as Redlingshafer. Theodore Bowling Joseph Romunseth, Erivng Hagerup, Arnold Hildre, Roy Johnson, Ralph Anderson, Karl Alstead, Gerald Bedding, MT. and Mrs. O. Elisen, MT and Mrs. O. Bedding and J.. E. Lebouef.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-23

was impossible, and that she would never be able to go through with it.
 Spending money is a habit, said Fourth, with a grin, but it's one which is very easily acquired. rapidly At any rate you must give Something tells me that you'll learn it a try"
 Sam gave it try the next day, and she found that Fourth had been right. She seemed to have a talent for spending money. It flow ed through her hands swiftly and without the slightest pain.
 When, at last, she returned to the stable, her money was gone but there were bright spots of excite ment in her cheeks. She had been living in dream, and something within her demanded insistently that the dream must go on. She telephoned Peak, therefore, as soon as she had taken off her hat.
 T have an assignment for you tonight" she told him swiftly. T warn you that it won't be easy. How's your strength?"
 My s tr n g t h is magnificent, Sam. Whats the bad news?"
 Just this" Sam laughed. "I want you to take me in town to dinner. l don't want an ordinary dinner, understand, but the quintessence of dinners. After that we can drop in for the last act of the lightest possible musical comedy. The eve- ming might conclude with dancing at the Ritz. Flowers will be expect ed of course, with orchids pre- ferred. How about it?"
 "Grand!" Peak whistled. Tt reads like what I've been wanting to do for the past six months"
 Peak fell into the spirit of the thing and performed his task per- fectly.
 He saw a new Sam. Instead of being silent and preoccupied as she had been for so long, she was gay and carefree. It was obvious that she was sincerely happy. Peak won dered if he would be able to keep his head throughout the entire eve- ming. He told himself grimly that he must. There must be no word or gesture which might possibly
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-23

ever think about yourself at all?
 "Nonsense!" He scowled and the color deepened in his face T think about myself constantly. I hardly ever think about anything else, as matter of fact"
 "Really?" Sam was pleasantly skeptical. Are you thinking about yourself when you advise me to break our engagement? From what you've said about your feelings for me, I should say that you were thinking about anything but your own interests"
 Quit it, Sam!" said Peak almost angrily. Quit trying to make me out little tin god. You'll find out soon enough that I'm not"
 T didn't say you were a little tin god. I just said that you were not exactly selfish"
 Selfish is just what I am! I'm not anxious to know that I've ruin- ed your life I tell you to think carefully, and I mean it!"
 All right, Peak. Let's not quar- rel She smiled. "I'll promise to think carefully-but not for a while. For a while I'm going to have myself a good time By the way, do you think you could find some one to take my place on the Express?"
 "Why, I think so." He stared DO you really want to give it up?"
 "Yes."
 That's strange" He was frank ly surprised. T thought you said"
 T know what I said, but that was some time ago. I'm not the same girl anymore. I've changed You have no idea" She nodded brightly. And now. if you don't mind, we won't talk about serious matters any longer. From now on, I'm going to have a good time. Do you understand, Peak, I'm going to have an utterly foolish but perfect ly splendid good time!" le An utterly foolish and perfectly splendid good time was just what they had When they finally ar rived at the front door of the stable Sam was utterly exhausted but still thoroughly happy.
 She said: "It's been wonderful,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-23

Mrs. Gus Messerschmidt returned here today on the steamer Alameda from a visit to the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-23
REPORT CARDS ISSUED

After report cards were diStrib- uted Wednesday it was discovered that the following students are on the Special Honor Roll: Hilja Rein ikka, Stephanie Africh, Enne Kron- quist, Elsa Lundell, Helen Pusich, Wilma Feero, and Astrid Loken.
 Those who placed on the Honor Roll were William Cashen, Marie Fox, Phyllis Lundell, Arne Kron- quist, Nina Baroumes and Helen Baroumes.
 Honorable mention includes Tau no Niemi, Phyllis Edwards, Orrin Edwards, Harry Lundell, George Guerin, Rosie Africh and Helen Stragier.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-23

F. T. Brennan, travelling sales man, arrived in Juneau on the steamship Alameda today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-23

Peak. Think of something gay for us to do tomorrow night, will you please? have another dress that l want to show the world"
 Another dress?" He tried not to look at her. Well, I only hope it isn't any more of a menace than the one you have on. This one does plenty to me, and not only me. could see every other man in the place looking at you. It isn't decent!"
 "Really?" She was childishly de- lighted. Good! That's just what want to have happen. I'm sick and tired of being decent. You'd better look out, Peak-I'm warning you!"
 Copyright, Freeman Lincoln
 Eugenie Frye's visit to Sam
 tomorrow, brings Sam bewilder-
 mcnt and worry. Why. does Eu-
 genie need Sam's help.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-23
c. OF c. MEETING HELD

The regular meeting of the Doug las Chamber of Commerce was held last evening with a fair at tendance. Several issues were intro duced for discussion, with little action resulting. All committees of the Chamber reported progress with their various objectives.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-23
Chapter 21. ONE SMALL PROMISE

5. Yes, Nelson. l had the same idea, myself, at first, so I asked Peak to investigate He says it's on the level"
 That alarmed invention-can you beat it? Do you remember how we used to laugh about it?"
 T do." She smiled. T. rather
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-23
VISIT THE EMPIRE

English II st Tents who are studying newswriting for few weeks went to The Empire office yesterday afternoon to be initiated into the mysteries of printing.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-22
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This condition went on for a long
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began taking Konjola. I took this
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it completely cleared UP all my all
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1t 10 the same glad story whenever
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