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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-26

Expert Swimmer browns in Pit
ELKHART. Ind, July 26.-Shel-
don Chaffee, Is, was drowned in a
gravel pit here late Monday while
swimming with Robert Martin, go
Chaffee, an excellent swimmer. was
believed to have suffered cramps.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-26
UNEMPLOYED MINERS
LOOT GROCERY WAGON
By United Press

Arkansas National Guard Stands by
for Emergencies.
By United Press
GAINESVILLE, Ark, July &C.
Merchants appealed to Governor
Harvey Parnell today for protec-
ton after group of unemployed
miners looted bakery wagon and
demanded the baker supply their
families with bread.
A company of Arkansas national
guardsmen, modified Monday after
mine pit boss was beaten because
he refused to remove nonunion
miners and substitute union work
ers in the mines, stood by today.
Merchants said they feared their
stores might be looted.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-26
MARDI GRAS SCHEDULED

Sherman-Emerson Civic League
Event to Be Held Three Nights.
Annual mardi gras of the Sher-
tnan-Emerson Civic League will be
staged Thursday, Friday, and Sat-
lirday nights at Euclid avenue and
zenith street. in the newly con-
Pructed midway which extends to
ft. Clair street.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-26
ROCKET TESTS SUCCESS
TOrpedO-Like Machine GhdeS TO
Earth From $500 Feet.
BIZ United Press

BERLIN, July 26.-Successful
tests have been completed with
torpedo-ike rocket equipped with
wings which unfold at a high alti-
tude and permit the rocket to glide
back 10 earth. The rocket was re-
ported to have made a safe landing
from more than $500 feet altitude.
The Alaska fisherman., 1932-09-15
SEAL TAKE FOR THIS YEAR
 PUT AT 49,381 PELTS

The Pribilof Island seal take this season aggregated 49,381, it was announced by Commissioner Henry O'Malley. It is 193 less than the take for 1881, due to sbnormally stormy weather which kept the younger animals from coming ashore.
 'The rehabilitation of the seal herds is one piece of conserva- tion that stands out clearly that the country can put it's hands on and say there it is'," declared the commissioner. Under govern Elent control there has been a consistent and sustained growth n numbers.
 The seals were turned over to the government in 1910, at which time the number was es- tinated to be 13O ,O00. Today there are 1,25O,OOO in the herds which congregate on the Pribi1- offs every summer.
 In addition, there have been hundreds of thousands killed by the government. Two modern villages have been built on the islands, all expenses being cov- cred by the proceeds from the industry
The Alaska fisherman., 1932-09-15

1t is overlooked that untruth- fulness is the worst promoter Of confidence at home or abroad.- Hialmar Schacht.
The Alaska fisherman., 1932-09-15
SOURDOUGEI IN

c. A. Franks, reported to be the last survivor of the ill-fated Greeley party. died in the Seward General Hospital, August 15, at the age of eighty years.
 Franks was a resident of Alaska for many years and leaves what is believed to be a valuable gold prospect in the Nuka Bay district He was born in Bloom ing Grove, Pennsylvania, and traveled throughout the world as an assayer.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-03-07

Developing. printing. enlargins and framing at SYLVIA'S.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-03-07
PROMINENT JAPANESE
 AsslsSINlTED TOKYO

TOKYO, Mar 7.-Baron Takuma Dan, "A, engineer and head of the powerful Mitsui interests, was as- sassinated Saturday by Goro Hish- inuma, young Japanese student from Ibaraki Prefecture
 The murder was believed to have been in connection with protests made last December by patriotic factions when the Mitsui interests reportedly made immense profits dealing in foreign exchanges.
 Baron Dan was shot as lie was leaving his auto in front of his office. He died within a few min uteS.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-03-07
RESIDENT IF kANATAK
 DIED FEBRUARY z

Thos. Dodd, formerly of Anchor age, Hyder and Fairbanks, died at Kanatak February g following a paralytic stroke MT. Dodds fatal illness was brought on by a long siege of diabetis. He was uncon-. scious for three days, passing away without pain in this condition
 MT. Dodd was buried in the Kan atak cemetery. AS far as is known the only survivor to the well known Alaska oldtiner, who was engaged in a trading post business there for the last two years, is a-nephew, Edward Dodd of Egegik.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-03-07
sEwARD-THE TROPICAL CITY

While Seward continued to swell ter in shirt sleeve" weather and with snoWdrifts literally disappear ing before a persons very eyes, re ports from the States Sunday indi- cated that the alleged tropical places on the North American con tinent were having freezing Wea- ther A new cold wave swept over the country as far east as Chicago. Some parts of Florida were inun- dated by high waters resultant from high tides and frost was reported at Tampa. Washington State, al though conditions have improved considerably, still had to contend with a couple of unruly rivers.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-03-07
NORTHWESTERN TONNAGE

The SS Northwestern, due to ar rive in Seward tomorrow, is bring ing total of 272 tons of cargo to be discharged here Included in the tonnage is eight tons for the Alaska Railroad; 1855 tons for dis tribution along railroad points; 50 tons for local merchants and 29 tons for transfer to the SS Starr for westward distribution
Seward daily gateway., 1932-03-07
AT THE HOTELS

SEWARD H. Hope, UnalaSka R 1[aute, Mike Deegan; John Max nesS; c. L. Ahrens, Norman Ander- son; A. D. Hicks; Kathryn Galen.
 VAN GILDER-J. H. Jacobs, Lynx Greek; Sam Shucklin, Seattle.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-03-07

0. H. Jacobs, of Lynx Creek, was an arrival in the city last evening from the Interior.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-03-07
NOTICE

Basnhiu & hIcGee Airways will take party of three passengers from Seward to Fairbanks at the rate of S1e0 per person. Interested narties should get in touch with the Seward Drug Company.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-03-07

Have you heard tlle 1eW 7CEEI2" records at Sylvia's. They are won dcrful.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-03-07
LENGTHENING BOAT

Taking advantage of the mild weather which has prevailed the last several days, Capt. John R. Malutin, local resident and boat owner, has begun the work of llengthening his vessel, the Marian, Ssix feet. Almost the whole after Apart of the vessel has been removed and the keel for the new vessel has f,een put into place Captain Ma ltNin had a new marine engine in stalled in the craft last season.
 EaSter Sunoay this year is on Mhrch 27
 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 'LOST-Three pink napkins; return
 to Gateway office.
 -~>~~~~-~--------~--~----~->~>- FOR SALE-HaEbut boat Bavaria,
 GA feet), complete with all gear.
 Sale price S1,60O. Terms to re-
 spOnSible parties. For further par
 ticulars see John Paulsteiner or
 4. H. L. Meyer.
 FOR RENT - 4-r0om house with
 bath: see F. N. Anderson. ~~~---~~-~~--~>~~~-~--~~~-
 FOR SALE-Alaska Steamship
 Ford. See Bob Hall.
 FOR RENT-Three room p a r t.
 ment. J. L. Graef.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-03-07

Half~pound boxes of candy, soc pound boxes, 100. Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-03-07

Fresh Eggs at Brown & Hawkins. delivered twice week from Seward Dairy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-12
Can We Change It?

With the democrats in control of the state senate next year we wonder if that august body would take the initiative in making itself correspond more nearly to the form of legislative body it customarily represents rather than what Connecticut solons have made of it over course of years. To-day our legislative branches are topsy-turvy. We naturally think of house of representatives as representing the people and the Senate as representing the towns or districts, composed of towns. But the opposite seems to hold true in Connecticut. Our House members represent towns, while senators are elected proportiopally to population.
 Even the Springfield Republican can't re- frain from making fun of this peculiar Con- neetieut institution every time it gets an opportunity. Commenting upon the re- election results in Connecticut. it points out that The Connecticut Senate, which under the peeuliaf Connecticut system. is the Legislative body more nearly proportional to population. was at last reports in some doubt, probably to be settled only by re- count, with possibility that it would be under democratic control by single vote. The lower chamber. in which representation by towns still persists. is strongly republi- can as usual.
 Many outlanders have come to Conneeti- cut to write and talk about this states rot- ten borough system of representation. but all such criticisms have hitherto caused not the slightest ripple on the legislative pond at Hartford. That was due to the fact that oE tt~o 1tAfa atr- tight as to admit of no change unless ap- proval was granted by the powers-that- were. Governor Cross could make no re- forms in this direction in the past two years as the General Assembly remained solidly republican. For the next two years he may be able to do something with favorable upper house to support him. Let's hope SO at any rate, as there are many governmental reforms needed to insure all the, state of hay. ing voice in its government
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-12

What an array of toys the various manu- lecturers have prepared for the holiday sea- sonl In fact. we think that this Christ mas will find more grownups than ever buying the countless mechanical devices which their fingers have been itching to hold for so many years. Once upon time it was believed that toys were the particular property of the young. But since the United States is firm believer in the adage that man or woman is only as old as he feels, toys have come to fofm part of the parents as we'll as the ehilds holiday enter tainment. This year toys are more prac- tical than ever. Of course, the time-honored ones are still with us, but much more ad- vanced. Modem science is well represented in toy-making today. In the line of me- chanical gadgets there is anything that can be found in every well-crdered home for general use. Even remote eontrop is being utilized. Who can blame the old folks for getting into the spirit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-12
How Light" Is Wine?
How Many People Can Estimate or Explain
 Alcoholic Content of Various Wines
NEW YORK TIMES

volume." Multiplying IS by O.gC I-which is what you do to get il by weight--it comes to 12.0, The encyclopedia gives a bit under t5 which brings 1t to, roughly, 100 al average.
 The phrase '.light wines'' means different things to different people The general average of meaning is wines with 11.5 per cent, one school saying 11.0 and the other holding out for 12.0.
 Another item in the report re- gards the high content of stomach bitters--back in 1903. Some of them, 1t was Eaid, were:
 Bakers Stomach Bitters .... 35.a Hostetler's Stomach Bitter ... 37.a Rush's Bitters ................ 29.0 Richards ms Concentrated
 Sherry Wine Bitters ........ 40.4 Warmers Safe Tonic Bitters :. 29.7 Atwood's Quinine Tonic Bitters 24.2
 And, finally, there is the fact that England has troubles, too, what with alcoholic content, weight volume. British proof spirit and all In 1927, in q debate in the house MT Enowden asked Mir Churchill what he meant by the phrase 'de- grees of proof spirit" This is the answer, all neatly set down on the parliamentary record:
 1T must explain for the infor- nation Of MT Snowden that when we speak of thesea degrees, wfa! we mean is degrees of proof spirit, and when we speak of degrees of proof spirit. what we mean is these degrees.'
 It should be clear now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-12
Too Many Poor Plays

There seems to be little overproduction in drama There were 225 dramatic produc- tions in New York city during the l93l- 32 seacon. Only l76 were new in the commercial theater. and only 150 were dramatic shows. The other 26 were musical attractions. Eighty-three per cent of all the plays and 67 per cent of the musicals were failures Only nine musical and 2 dramatic productions were hits. running mini. mum of 100 performances.
 In better times, perhaps some of the plays which died early might have been found in the list of moderate successes. Failure of dramatic production does not mean it deserved failure necessarily Also. being hit is no proof of permanent artis- tic worth. Nevertheless it might be well for the stage. both as an art and business, if more af the failures could be weeded out before they have gone through the expensive process of production, and if the percent age of hits could be raised by raising the quality of drama and the taste of the pub lie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-12
An Executive Of Merit

Governor Wilbur l.. Gross. whose admin isfration during the past two years, was publicly endorsed at the polls Tuesday in convincing fashion. gives proof of his right to hold that office by the attitude he has adopted towards appointive positions within his power. When Governor Cross took of- flee two years ago he made it clear that while he inclined towards the theory that fo the victor belonged the spells he did not intend to abuse his office with display of party patronage such as had been practced in the past to make more firm the posi- ton of the republican party in the state. That such policy has not hurt the demo- cratic party was amply proved this week when the democratic governor ran up larger majority against stronger republican op- ponent than he secured in the 1850 balloting.
 With the democrats in control of the state senate. as they seem to be at this writing. more appointments can be made by the governor without detation from the re- publican party such as occurred in l93l when the g. O. p. controlled both houses of the Legislature That, however, isn't to be the signal for wholesale discharges of re- publican commissioners, clerks. and the like. Naturally there will be some changes < in the political lineup of the various boards We have always contended that minority party was entitled to some consideration from the majority party. But that always fell on deaf ears. Only of recent years have democrats been even recognized in the state courts and this was not fifty-fifty reeog- nition.
 We still recall how the compensation courts of the state were cleared of all demo- cratic ineumbents to make room for republl- can appomtees. On the superior and supreme court benches democrats were few and far between. The minor courts were considered nch sort of g. O. p. patronage and not for aay democrats to consider. That ought to bl changed and will beaif Governor Cross has any say in the matter. He believes in bipartisan courts if politics must be brought into judicial appointments at all. Unfortu- nstely there seems to be no way of separating our courts from politics, so we endorse the Cross method of bipartisan appointments as the solution.
 It is natural to expect democrats to re- ceive some of the choice commissionerships now held entirely by republicans But as tke governor indicates democrats need not expect to find him turning out every repub- lican officeholder to make room for demo- crats. Even in his own party such plan will be criticized on the ground that the republicans would certainly not do that if in control of the state. However, we should hope that the democratic party would not want itself to go in state history as seeking to initiate the deeds of the republican rulers eof the last two decades. Governor Cross has the right idea and it is one that will ultimately win him recognition as wise executive and real servant of the people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-12
Goodbye, Lame Ducks

Some hundred odd lame ducks will make their appearance in Washington next month in what may be their final session in that city. For with the end of the 72nd Con- qress it is freely predicted that the short sessions, or 1ame-duck. if you prefer it, will legally end At this writing nine teen states have ratified the Norris amend ment to the constitution. It is reasonable to believe that at least seventeen more will also approve of it before next summer. Ii so. the amendment will automatically be- come effective on October 15, 1933. for the act carries a clause that the amendment be- come effective on the October IS following ratification.
 Under the term of the Norris amendment Congress will convene once year in Jan uary. The terms of the president and vice. president also start in January. so that Franklin D. Roosevelt will end his first term, not in March. l937, but on January 20, 1937. It took the country long time to rid itself of this anticipated bit of governmental machinery. There are other similar customs that could also go into the junk heap. Perhaps in time they will. fbut. let us hope that 1t won take nalt century for the nation to realize that it has left the stage coach era for good.
 Connecticut will be one of the several states to consider the lame duck amendment next year. When the Legislature eonvenes the members of both houses will be asked to vote on it. In the past Conneeticdt has steered clear of most constitutional amendments. It refused to ratify the federal income tax and prohibition amendments, although it did approve of women's suffrage and direct election of U s. Senators. There should be no hesitation in approving of this amend ment, as it correets constitutional mandate that was laid down in the days when there was no means of speedy communication or travel in the country.
 Congressional sessions starting in January and presidential terms beginning in the same month. the first of the year. are merely good business That we have delayed so many years in accomplishing this reform merely indicates the inefficieney of some of our governmental bodies and their proerastina- tion in dealing with matters concerning themselves. Rsspportionment is another
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-12
So They Say

am in darkness and I know nothing. I am waiting develoD- ments.
 samuel Insull, former utilities
 czar, just before his formal arr
 rest in Athens.
 So they may bring out their tri- umphal arches and order their bands.
 he expects to visit the United
 States.
 Our object at Geneva will not be to take some dramatic step which would focus attention on our initia- tive or leadership. Our aim will be not to have a separate policy of our own, but to unite with the other powers in finding single policy which might fairly be de- scribed as the policy of the league as 4 whole.
 -Viscount Hailsham, Brltain's sec
 retary of state for war.
 A part of our task will De to see to 1t that modification tE adopted in such form fs to p~ 4 review by the courts and to it that beer is not so Heavily
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-12
A Book a Day
He Had a Spear and He
 Used It to Kill Tigers
by BRUCE CATION

sacha Siemel lived by choice In the depth of the Brazilian jungle because he preferred solitude to civilization, and he made his liv- ing chiefly by hunting the 5ungie's huge jaguars, called tigers by the inhabitants. He killed them with a spear, In hand.to.hand combat, or else he shot them with a bow and arrows; and he had, altogether, enough adventures to satisfy a dozen ordinary men. You can read all about him In "Tiger Man," by Julian Duguid. If you read this authors Green Heip' last year, you'll grab off
 "Tiger Man" without being told to; if you didn't, can only tell you that it is authentic adventure stuff at it's best.
 1 Siemel was born in I.atvia, and in his early youth he set out to see the world. Going to South America, he followed divers occu- pations; he worked in a. foundry, he became mechanic, he was 8 farm hand, he was a silversn1ith's assistant, and finally went to the jungle because he liked to be off by himself.
 And "Tiger Man. is not simply a story of adventure; 1t is also a story of 6 man who was able to weigh things in the balance and turn his back on civilization and find nourishment for his spirit close to nature.
 Incidentally, once you read about this amazing hunter. you'll
 never again be awed by the ordi-
 nary "big game hunter" Published by the Century Co.
 "Tiger Man. sells for S3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-12

A Detroit judge has adopted stand with regard to the prohibition laws that may be emulated in other states of the Union. The individual Recorders Judge w. Mckay Skillman this. week suspended sentence in the case of man charged with violation of the state prohibition act. Furthermore the justice declared he would adopt this attitude toward similar violators in the future. He believes that since Michigan abandoned it's two decade old dry law in sweeping vote at the polls Tuesday it is not fair to send men to jail for violations of it. The Mich- igan voters were almost as one in voting down the bone dry" clause in their state law and declared themselves in favor of liquor sales whenever they were legalized by the federal government. And now the new democratic governor of the state is considering releasing all violatofs of the state prohibition law from prison. Doubtless. there would be some objection to this. but it certainly is logical. It remains to be established, though. whether the action of theA Michigan voters Tuesday constitutes annulment of the state enforcement law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-12

New Hampshire has the honor of being the first state in New England to secure a loan from the Reconstruction Finance Cor poration. Perhaps it is the only one that petitioned for such. At any rate it will receive S667.420 to meet emergency relief problems. It is claimed that political sub- divisions in the Granite State are without funds to meet the extraordinary demands made of them by people in distress. It is to be hoped that next spring will find ccndi- tions SO much better that the state can go in on its own as the rest of the New England states are doing right now. And let us hope that all can continue to do SO without out side aid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-12
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nautical. There always is far more conservation in government offices than in commercial offices. Until the campaign began to get hot the universal subject was pay cuts.
 work has ben slowed up in some departments more than in others. Post Office and Justice arc regarded as .'political' depart ments, both as to their personnel and operations here and in the field.
 Foreign affairs received no un- due attention during the cam- paign either, as most of the bet ter State department and diplo- matic Jobs are subject to political change, and the Foreign Service is loaded with other wealthy gents and men of affairs who feel they have, some stake in any national election.
 ' The uneasiness about retention of jobs was unusually pronounced, even in the ranks of the civil ser- vice workers. For decades there has been a tendency to eliminate fewer officials and employees after a change. but this year the gov- ernment service has realized that with so many persons out of work the pressure ofi q new adfninis- tration for federal jobs would be unusually severe.
 Nor did Governor Roosevelt quiet the nerves of the govern ment workers when he empha- sized his intention to cut federal expenses by 25 per cent. A much smaller cut than that, they real- ize, would be bound to eliminate personnel.
 Even If billion dollar cut went into army and navy and veteran expenditures, hitherto invioiable, 1t would still hit the civil functions so hard as to fnow the employees down rather horribly. And 1t probably will be quite a while before the boys and girls stop worrying.