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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-14
Carnival viii Furnish
Amusement For Everyone

Equipment for the Vashon Business
Mems carnival began arriving on the
Island Wednesday and the youngsters
OF the village Immediately congregatei
and started to help in getting the
merry -go-round in running order.
Childhood hasn't changed much in the
last thirty or forty years, and
merry -go-round still possesses the
same charm for the youngsters of to-
day that it did for their parents. The
merry o-round this year has been re-
decorated and rebuilt, and best of all,
as one of the leading members of the
committee said most of the false
notes have been taken out of the
organ so even the most sensitive ear
will not be offered. Ticket prices
have been cut SO per cent.
In the past there has been a grand
drawing for which tickets were sold.
It has always been the aim of those
sponsoring the carnival to give prizes
that represented real value, and the
method of selling tickets for the grand
drawing had always been employed.
This year a free ticket will be given
at every amusement feature with each
purchase. There will be drawing for
the prizes offered at each individual
booth, In this way every patron will
have a chance to receive a nice gift
free with every dime he spends, in adj
dition to having lot of fun, and win
ming the regular prize for skill in
playing the games.
The games that will operate this
year are the ones that have proven
most popular in the past three years,
with few entirely new features
added.
The carnival will start Friday eve
ming, with the merry-go- round and
practically all of the games in oper-
alton, and will continue until satur-
day evening.
TIE proceeds of the carnival will be
used in paying f7r the lights at
vashon for the coming year, for keep
ing the fire truck in repair and pay
ing for its operation.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-14
Seattle Man
Takes Own Life

On Saturday afternoon searchers
found the body Of Marcus Nicholson
A, dead in q field near Lisabeula
He had been missing from the home
of his sister, Mrs. John Jensen, since
Friday morning.
Mr.. Mickelsen, an ex-service man,
had visited his sister the previous
weekend and was very Respondent
over the danger of being out of work.
His brother -in-law, John Jensen sug-
eested that he come and make his
home with them until times were
brighter and was not surprised when
Mr.. Nicholson arrived Thursday eve
ming in his car with all of his belong
ings.
Leaving the house Friday morning,
supposedly to see about fixing line
fence, Nicholson was not missed until
toward evening when Deputy Sheriff
Shattuck and party of neighbors
started TO search. 1t was not until
Saturday that the body was found in
a field. 1t was so obviously suicide
that an inquest was not necessary.
The shotgun with which the unfor-
tunate man ended his life had been
borrowed from a friend. He had left
it in his car on Thursday night, tax
ing it as he went into the field Fri
day morning.
Relatives were unable to account
for the motive which led to the rash
act. Mr.. Nicholson was unmarried
and had no dependents. AS an ex-
service man he would have been cared
for in case of any illness of which he
might have been the victim.
Funeral services were held at the
cemetery Sunday afternoon.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-14

HAAooy iuSlt Will open Ulle Two Gays
of vashon's annual Business Mems
carnival.
AS special feature with this years
event. free vaudeville show will be
presented Friday night.
when the Ghost Walks" is the title
of the comedy sketch offered by the
Parker Shows. 1t deals with the
superstitions Of a negro porter who Is
the successor to a recently vacated
job. And as usual where ghosts are
visitors, superstitious darkies afford
many laughs and thrills.
Harry Leavitt portrays the darky,
and his antics in Spookville will guar
antee the spectators a good time.
Mrs. Howard Parker will present a
sketch bearing the name of Neigh
bors"
There will be three acts in all and
along with other attractions, this
years fir will be bigger and BETTER"
to quote the late p. T. Barnum.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-14
18th Amendment Not
So Easy To Repeal

One of the most hopeful signs in
the present day is the fact that among
the country newspapers of the state
few have taken issue on the prohi-
bition question. This is not because
they are waiting to see which way the
cat will jump later. The News Record
feels that with two OF the Seattle
daily papers, not to mention the Ia
coma papers, bombarding the intelli-
gence or gullibility of the readers that
a weekly publication should keep in a
position to present both sides of the
question.
1t is appalling the number of voters
here in Washington who fondly be-
lieve that at the coming November
election they are going to have the OPP
portunity to vote on the repeal of the
18th amendment. 1t would be funny
were it not so sad. We will have the
chance to vote on whether the state
shall be wet or dry in case the 18th
amendment is repealed later. but
those who feel that in voting wet this
fall they will seriously affect the 18th
amendment or the volstead Act might
just as well save themselves the
trouble.
To repeal an amendment, as ex-
planned to us by two lawyers who have
made study Of the matter there must
be an amendment to amend. In other
words there must be an amendment
to the Constitution Of the U. S. to
make the 18th amendment null and
void. The Constitution Of the q. s.
provides that an amendment may be
proposed by two-third vote OF the
national congress, or may be proposed
by the legislatures Of two thirds Of
the states. After It's proposal 1t must
be ratified, or adopted by the vote Of
constitutional conventions in three
fourths Of the states or by the legis-
letures Of three-fourths Of the states.
Those cognizant with the cumber-
someness OF legislation know that 1t
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-14
LILY GROWERS VISIT BULB FARM

On Tuesday of last week party
consisting of Dr. cowden Laughlin,
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Shride, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Middlecoff, Miss Lula
Needs, Mrs. Ira Case and Irene, and
Mr.. Geo. Sheffield made trip to the
government bulb farm at Bellingham
and were the guests of DR.. David
Griffiths who took them on tour Of
the lily fields. They found many
varieties Of lilies in bloom and every
thing about the station in excellent
condition.
The party left on the $50 boat
Tuesday morning, returning at 600
o'clock. Although it was rather a
strenuous trip all agreed that it was
a day well spent, since lot of in
formation was gained.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-14

| will take time to elect representatives
to such conventions; that the legisla-
lures of all states are not in session
the same time. Those who have spent
time and thought on the matter say
that it would take possibly five years
before the 18th amendment could be
repealed and substitute provided.
The Constitution of the q. S. was
founded on sound principals; it is
safe and sane, faulty only in not al
lowing an impetuous element to rush
the nation from one extreme to an
other, both equally intolerant in the
eyes of extremists on the other side of
question.
The 18th amendment provides only
that it shall be unlawful to manufac-
ture or sell intoxicating liquors in the
q. s. The volstead act, that which
gives teeth and claws to the 18th
amendment defines intoxicating
liquors as one-half Of one per cent OF
alcohol. Now at a time that nation
is crying for necessities of life con-
gress, throwing sop in the form OF
beer, spends days, and thousands upon
thousands of dollars in an effort to
change that which according to our
statutes is Interchangeable.
With each party promising an i'm
mediate repeal of the 18th amend
ment, insulting the intelligence Of the
American people by promising them
the impossible; aided and abetted by
the daily newspapers many Of which
are refusing to give the voters the
facts Of the case, It Is little wonder
that all Of us are In doubt, and are
again proving easy victims Of ex-
ploitation.
Never has 1t been so hard for
Americans to remain Americans as in
the present time. We know that our
country will emerge from the present
crisis finer and better, but at what a
tremendous price to decency and con-
fidence in our government.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-14
ROSES FURNISHED
BY BEALL COMPANY

1t has been called to our attention
that in the report of the lily show
last week very important omission
had been made.
One of the loveliest displays was the
roses, seven large baskets, sent by the
Beall Greenhouse Company. These
were sent by Mr.. Wallace Beall and
displayed his loyalty to the annual
Island lily show.
The magnitude of the Beall plant
has never interfered with the public
spiritedness that has been displayed
toward the community, and practically
every affair of a public nature receiv-
es contributions of flowers from the
Beall greenhouses for decorative pur-
poses.
In many flower gardens over the
Island the beautiful roses sold last
spring at very low price by two
fraternal organizations are beginning
to bloom. These bushes, which had
reached the age that they were to be
removed from the houses, were donat-
ed to the Eastern Star and Rebekah
lodges, and sold, the funds earned 60
ing toward carrying on work of the
organizations.
Thus the Beall Company not only
adds to the material prosperity of the
Island, employing large number of
men, but it is constantly bringing
beauty into the lives of many.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-14
RuMoR WITHOUT FOUNDATION.

The report that the negro who dis
appeared mysteriously from Shawnee
last winter had been found murdered
in beach cottage, was without
foundation. 1t seemed to arise from
the fact that zone bread man told
another bread man. something that in
the repetition resulted in the report
which was rapidly broadcast.
The solution of the mystery sur
rounding the disappearance Of the
negro, who was employed in the Stan
ley Morrison home. has never been
found. The waters near the dock were
dragged for several days, the woods
were searched but all with no results.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-14
Vashon Island Peas
Prove Paying Crop

The high winds of Saturday night
and Sunday brought with them more
havoc to the Island gardens, and what
damage the winds Of the previous
weekend failed to do those Of this
weekend accomplished.
Cherries now ripening split from the
rain and a heavy percentage will be
a total loss.
About the only crop this year raised
here on the Island that will bring re-
suits commensurate with the expense
of producing will be the pea crop.
K. Yorioka, who has l6 acres of peas
just coming into bearing is receiving
4 cents pound, shipping several tons
each day. These are being shipped
to the east in refrigerator cars. An
other Japanese gardener, on the
Dumbleton place, has seven acres of
peas ready to pick
Harry Copestick, on the old Kimmel
place, is trying an interesting expert
ment in growing 2 acres of cabbage
which have been contracted for by
Bergoust & Davis. This company finds
difficulty in finding enough cabbage
for the manufacture Of sauerkraut, for
which there is growing demand.
Agriculture this year has been a
gamble, with most of the farmers
guessing the wrong cards to play, and
it is encouraging to know that few
vashon Islanders have proven the ex-
ception to the rule.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-14
DrARRnoEA IN FOWLS.

Diarrhoea may be caused by feed
ing spoiled food of some kind and
garbage should be pretty carefully in
spected before being fed. 1t may
easily contain spoiled bits Of meat or
moldy food Of some kind. A dose of
epson salts, one pound dissolved in
the drinking water Of 100 fowls, or dis
solved in a little water and mixed with
o wet mash, SO distributed that oil
can get their share, may be given to
clean out the digestive organs Of the
birds.--Rural New-Yorker.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-14
LITTLE LOUIE ARRIVES.

The fact that Louis Rodda's char
acteristic smile is just a bit more pro-
nounced than usual is due to the fact
that early Tuesday evening marked
the arrival of o son and heir. Young
Louie and his mother are doing nicely,
while the elder Louie is slowly getting
used to the idea of being father. A
wide circle of friends have been offer
ing congratulations to Mr.. and Mrs.
Rodda.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-14
Olaf Ness To Be
Buried Saturday

The entire Island was shocked by
the death of Olaf Ness, one of Dock
tons most popular young men, which
occurred in Seattle hospital Mon
day night, after a short illness.
Funeral services will be held satur-
day morning at IL o'clock from the
Dockton Community church.
Obituary will be published iii next
weeks paper
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-14
RETURNS FROM
CAVALRY SCHOOL

Capt. and Mrs. c. w. Goodwin and
small daughter returned to the Island
last week after spending several
months at Fort Reilly, Kansas, where
Capt. Goodwin graduated from the
.. S. cavalry school. After two weeks
of service with the National Guards at
Camp Murray, he will again be in
charge of his garage at the Judd
Creek bridge.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-14
Mail Route Will
Not Be Changed

The following is a copy of a letter
written by the Second Assistant Post
master General to Rep. Ralph Horr
in reply to an inquiry in regard to a
mail route serving the entire Island
direct from Seattle. Mr.. Horr made
his inquiry at the request of the
South Kitsap Improvement Council.
This club felt that the communication
would be of interest to some of the
Island people:
Post Office Department,
Second Assistant Postmaster
General, Washington.
July 2, 1882.
Hon. Ralph Horr,
House of Representatives.
My Dear Mr.. Horr:
Further reference is made to your
letter of May %, addressed to the
First Assistant Postmaster General,
and to which I replied on May Is,
relative to possible establishment of
star route service between Seattle and
Magnolia Beach which might involve
discontinuance of other routes, par
ticularly two boat routes operating out
of Tacoma.
: We now have report Of our field
officials in this case and, particularly
in view of the fact that the readjust-
ment Of service proposed would result
in discontinuance of both star and
boat routes, we have decided to take
no further action in the matter for
the present, but will give consideration
to the advisability Of restating the
service in the next general advertise
nlent, inviting proposals for service for
the four year contract term begin
ming July l, 1884.
Sincerely yours,
(Sgd) w. Irving Glover,
Second Assistant Postmaster
General.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-14
NEW COMPUTATION RATE
FILED IN OLYMPIA BY
TRANSPORTATION co.

1t has been announced that a new
communication rate of 80 cents per trip,
regardless of size of car, tickets good
for II days, in 80 ticket lots, has been
filed in Olympia by the Kitsap County
Transportation Company.
Further details were not available,
but will be announced later.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-14
ENTERTAINs.

On last Saturday the Misses Lucy
Ann and Joyce Billingsley entertained
at a bridge luncheon at their home
on Quartermaster. The guests were
Mrs. Margaret Brischle, Mrs Irene
Ward and the Misses Lois Clark, Mar
garet Poage, Constance Beall and
Irene Case.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-14
STYLE is MATTER OF TASTE.

The selection Of an exterior style Is
finally a matter of taste and expert
ence; taste to select the one that will
best fit the surroundings and location,
and experience to fit the requirements
and expense account together.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-14
ENTERTANs FOR MRS. BRUCE

On Friday afternoon Mrs. A. T.
Bacchus entertained at her summer
camp on Quartermaster Harbor,
honoring Mrs Howard Bruce, who is
spending the summer with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Mcgowan.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-14

In March, 1892, s326sl cattle, 42O,-
4s4 calves, l,427,7so sheep and lambs.
LOSS goats, 3,8640o2 swine and 1928
horses were slaughtered under federal
inspection, according to the United
States Department Of Agriculture.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-14
WILL SPEND SUMMER
AT THEIR ISLAND HOME

Mr. and Mrs. willis S. barrow are
at their summer home at the Heights.
Mrs. barrow and, daughters, warrena
and Beulah Frances have returned
from an extended visit in the east,
Beulah having graduated from Clarks-
vile, Tennessee.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-14

Auburn--Bids to be opered shortly
for paving Peasley Canyon Route,
west from here,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-14

Last stretch of pavement on Yaki-
ma-Ellensburg highway completed.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-14

Seattle--Bids asked for improve
nent Of Seaview Avenue.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-14
FREE VAUDEVILLE AT
COMMUNITY GROUNDS

Friday night will open the two days
of vashon's annual Business Mems
carnival
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-18
ALLIRG SAILS FRIDAY TO CLAIM RUSSO
Master Builders
 Agree To Cut
Look for Pay Readinstment Late-Action Merely
 Temporary, Representatives Say

means, however, that the men of
 other trades reporting for work to-
 day have agreed temporarily at
 least to the new proposals. The electricians worked today under
 the old terms, $10 day. The new
 rate is $7 day. The maximum daily rate for masons will be $9 a day. It was formerly $13.2O. It has been announced that a wage reduction of IS per cent af- fecting 35 skilled 1aborers work ing on the new post office became effective Friday. An agreement
 had been reached following a meeting between the employees and William c. Brown, supervising engineer for the Murch Brothers, general contractors. Ordinary labor will not be affected by the new scale and it will not affect ex-
 isting contracts.
 The American Brass company is reporetd as having made a number of changes in it's Waterbury, Tor
 rington and Ansonia plants. Office employees of many years of service who would otherwise be dismissed
 are being assigned to places in fac-
 tories on an hourly pay rate. Many
 salaried employees have been also placed on the hour scale. The re- cent report of the Anaconda Cop- per company showing 8 loss oi $3.000,000 has prompted general f 'retrenchment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-18
STRAY DOGS SHUN
 THE CITY HALL
Small Number of Owners Has Not as Yet Li-
 censed Their Pets
WAITING FOR LAST DAY

Stray dogs are not causing the clerical stan of the town clerks office half the headache as owners of dogs, who have apparently gone s'astray."
 Here 1t is April 18th and only 15O licenses have been issued for the canine population of Water bury. Last year 3,20O dogs were registered which means that within the next twelve days the clerks may be called upon to issue censes for over 5000 pets. What a rush that is going to be!
 Miss Dora Egan, town clerk, a. again calls the attention of dog owners to the fact that owners of dogs must have them properly li- censed by May 1st. After that day they are liable to be picked up by the warden or his assistants and imprisoned in the city's pound on Benedict street. It will then cost the owner $3 to get his pet back and he will also be compeled to buy the license tag.
 There are no statistics to show whether or not the canine popula- tion of this city has dwindled to such an extent that 150 registra- tions represents a good1y part of the present number. It undoubt- edly means that many persons arc in such financial position as to feel that they cannot afford to obtain new licenses for their pets.
 There is also possibility that many are waiting for the last week in which to procure the tags. The clerical staff of the town clerk s office to avoid confusion would ap- preciate it if many would make an effort to obtain them this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-18
TROOPERS FIRED ON STRIKERS IN
 MINE TROUBLE

.Cadiz, O., April 1S-(UP)- State troopers opened fire to-day on striking miners who converged in columns upon the Somers mine. near Adena, protesting reopening of the mine. Two strikers were known to have been wounded both shot in the legs. A third was re- ported wounded. The outbreak oc- cured after hundreds of strikers began an early-morning march to- wards the Somers mine, scene of the first riot in the current strike last week. One striker was killed and more than a score were in- jured then in a pitched battle.
 All roads had been barricaded by the national guardsmen. They had been instructed to prevent the marchers from invading the mine premises. The soldiers were or dered to fire low" if the demon- strators disobeyed the ultimatum. It was in pursuance of this in- struction that the two marchers were shot. They were Elmer Trionfi, 20, and Louis Porter. 32. Machine guns were mounted near by for use if the rioters persisted in disobeying the military order.
 The strikers, led by radical fac tions opposed by the United Mine Workers of America, sponsors of the strike; moved sullenly back as the troops opened fire. Several random shots werefi red in return but no guardsman was reported hurt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-18
Hoover Warrant Will Return Banker
 On Serious Charge
Wanted for EmbezzIement By Agent County Detec. tive Figures in Several Technical Steps in Order
 to Effect International Extradition

County Detective Roland G. AL ling. connected with the state's att torney's office of this city, sails Friday for England to bring back to Waterbury, Alfonso Russo, 50, who will face charges of ennbezzle- ment by agent and obtaining money by false pretenses. Detective AL ling will leave tonight for Wash ington, D. C., where he will obtain the signature of President Her. bert Hoover to the presidents war; rant and extradition papers to- gether with the great seal of the United States
 He will carry with him papers requesting the president to name Detective filling as the official United States agent for the return of Russo who has been missing from this city for over a year. The papers signed by Governor Wilbur l.. Cross of Connecticut will be. also taken to Washington. These tech- nicak steps are necessary where in- ternationa1 extradition is sought. It marks the first international extra dition procedure ever brought in this city.
 Detectvie Alling sails on the 'LaFrance" leaving New York Fri day evening. It arrives in Ply mouth, England, on April 29th. Detective filling will immediately identify himself to the English authorities at London, where Rus- 50 is being held, and return after the necessary steps are taken. It is expected that the entire trip will take about a month. Russo will be brought to Waterbury to the superior court on the bench