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Smyrna times., 1932-03-09
f VISITED By STORM STORM,
M AID aHT SUNDAY

| 3 Dlansrss sss,,1s FOL
] raAS = TWO HOURS
% BOuleFaId ana Stranded UIfr1
Hnla ..'a,tic + seaboard Swept
i,,1uding all parts o
p, ~ tbe eastern Shore Q.
y vas swept by an icy no9
!. riri. rain, snow alll
I s'n5sv T-Is' that disrupted
.',tioa and laid the coun.
an5sr a blanket Of drlIlllls Inq.
I, vas in marked contras. ,
nj spring weather tnal
la.d a.d tss winter months up
''a s;,,s The driving rain
,irh wind kept folks
s,ar:' as a result the morn
t. ss'-, services were sparsely
The evening services lee
rost abandoned Some hau "a
r.; at all and others, esr :
Sser the current went on
I'D to adjourn. The high
roks off branches anu 49, So,l-o
fsllsd trees, fences, DIokt I.(sSt
l,i,Dbone and electric llghI
n short circuits" caused
II. i % of. Smyrna was
rsbts for two hours or
,r:irg church services to
[,rsd, The snow in smyr-
N one or two inches, was
EmDared with other places.
| rouud been dry, the snow
|vorld have developed into
Er,zard with enough snow
H. I'D traffic. Older Smyrna
H. reminded of the great
| i March 1888, but for
\ Sundays storm did not
Ess slowed up, both the
| and boulevard was clear
4 % BY snow shovels and
work Of maintenance
Al parts Of Delaware and
,tsn Shore Of Maryland
an bit by the storm. At
tie high tide, driven by
!. :Espt the water up oyer
NJ and part Of tn town
Iudsted. The roof was
iron tie ice plant and for
IN residents we're near to
Ia Salisbury two and one
Ia of snow fell and with
Wild blowing telephone
ne felled and all communi-
between that city and
lrth was cut off. Lines
Easton, Nd, with Balti-
re also cut off when the
lied telephone poles.
ats Ferry Lines on Shore
ny between Claiborne and
; was forced to suspend
s when the high wind and
iade operation perilous.
trip was made Sunday
route. When an attempt
: to dock a ferry boat Of
polls and Metapeake line
cake, the wind rammed
against the pilings and
lpt to dock was abandon
( boat returned to An
ID further trips were dis
Bus drivers arriving in
Sunday night reported
roads in all directions
red with the branches Of
'a were torn off by the |
no accidents occurred. ,
'la' DEL, and Ocean City, !
: the waves were unus- ,
no damage occurred Oh !
front,
and Dover in Darkness y
J enVeloped a number Of {
Delaware when falling +,
caused short circuits To
iss. At Smyrna church
'eie halted when the I
guy and at Dover a :.
q the town was in :, !
'aen the high wind top !,
. ''si |, the wires and poles :
!, ihe service. At Della !
.ae wind drove the wat = =
.ssapeake and Delaware :.
'ser the banks and a !. !.
'aeets were flooded and 7
nes along the canal {,
several feet of water in =
hes Litter MANY poa,. 7
. par. I. c. Reynolds, t.
|. .a' 1.'os, ordered out the r.
Issr aal - 70 keep the n
iDIou'i y falling trees and e1
'ady for uss 1,o oluer-
t,.. suOw mad not abat- 6.
]. ,''ss IS along the River ft ft
Dl,..s NsW Castle and :.
hen '.u - mat section in a
trs.. 'uey tore down =. -
iaDcs were removed by a,
d i au nien' but the sec e. 9,
n bssa ssarSness for more -
J, "''ore repairs could 81
Smyrna times., 1932-03-09
Death of Joseph X. Cummins

Joseph r. Cummins, who had
for several years been on the police
force of the town of Smyrna, died
at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Arthur Ford at Dover, last Friday,
at one o'clock from complications.
Mr.. Cunmins had been i'll though
for only two weeks. He was the
son of the late John Cummins and
Rebecca (Starkey) Cummins and
at the time of his death was 50
years of age. His entire life was
spent in Smyrna and as an officer
was attentive to duty and faithful
in service. Since the death of his
wife six years ago, he had been
his home with his daugh-
ters, one living in Smyrna and his
two daughters living at Dover. He
was member Of St.PauPs Church,
Dover. He leaves to mourn his
Smyrna times., 1932-03-09
W. J. Donovan Near Greenspring

William Jefferson Donovan died
at his home near Greenspring from
an acute heart attack on Sunday
morning at 2 o'clock. Mr.. Dono-
van was the son of the late Will
liam Wilson Donovan and Annie
(Jefferson) Donovan. Practically
his entire life was spent in the
Greenspring vicinity having been a
farmer. He was 20 years of age.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Ida M. Don
ovan, he also leaves to mourn his
death two brothers, Albert K Don
ovan of Greenspring, and Thomas
H. Donovan of near Delaney's.
Funeral services were held this af-
ternoon, Wednesday, at his late
residence at 2 o'clock and inter
ment was made at Townsend Gem
etery.
Smyrna times., 1932-03-09
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
Mrs. e. Rebecca FAIRIES, One of
Smyrna's Most Estimable Wom-
an, Dies of Heart Attack

] SIllNIaid y VYAOSE HOill-
an, Dies of Heart Attack
Mrs. Emily Rebecca Farie
aged SO, one Of Smyrna's most es
timable women, died early Sunda,
at the home of her daughter-in
law, Mrs. Clarence T. FAIRIES, a
Wynwood, Pa, following an hear
attack. Mrs. FAIRIES had beer
spending the winter with her chill
dren around Philadelphia, dividing
her time between her daughter
Mrs. Edward M. Boyd at Swarth
more and her daughter-in-law
Mrs. Louise FAIRIES, widow of hel
only son, DR.. Clarence T. FAIRIES
at Wynwood. The sudden death Of
Mrs. FAIRIES was received with sor-
row in and about Smyrna where
she lived and spent her whole life
She was a daughter of the late
Elihue and Eliza Ann Jefferson
and spent her early life on the
Jefferson farm near Smyrna. She
was born July 28, 1S48. In 1870
she married Isaac Henry FAIRIES of
the firm w. A. FAIRIES & Brother,
well known Smyrna undertakers.
He died November II, 1891. Mrs.
FAIRIES had spent practically all
her life in Smyrna where she
was one of the best loved women
of the older generation. Her
lovable personality made her
the friend of both old and
young and she will be greatly
missed in her home, her church
and her community. All her life
she has been a member of Asbury
Methodist Episcopal Church and
was devoted to the Church and in
terested in all its work. Her strong
faith was an inspiration to all who
knew her. Two daughters, Mrs.
Edward M. Boyd, of Swarthmore.
Pa, and Mrs. W. Ellwood Jones, OF
Smyrna; two grandsons, N. Ell
wood Jones Of Bloomfield, Nj, and
John J. FAIRIES of Wynnewood, Pa,
and one great grandson survive
her. Her only son, DR.. Clarence
T. FAIRIES, a prominent practitioner
Of Narberth, Pa, died in 1926
There are two sisters, Mrs. r. NJ.
Cooper, Of Cheswold, and Mrs. j.
D. Boggs of Dover, and two broth
srs, Mr.. John p. Jefferson Of Ches-
void and Mr.. Joseph r. Jefferson
If Smyrna. Funeral services were
leld to-day Wednesday,, at 2 pm.
rom her late residence Oh South
Street. Interment was at Odd
Fellows Cemetery.
". B. Biggs, Dies at Middletown
Willard 3. Biggs, SO, one Of the
most prominent horsemen on the
peninsula, died at his home on
,ass Street Friday night of sud
len heart attack shortly after re-
iring. He had been ailing for sew
raj months. Mr.. Biggs was a son
f the late Governor Benjamin T. /
3iggs, of Delaware, and Mrs. Mary
,cott Beekman Biggs, and was a
rother Of John Biggs, Sr, Viii 4
nington attorney. He was born |
I the old Biggs homestead near
Bridge, but lived for So
ears in the home where he died 4
Ir. Biggs was considered an ex-
ert judge of trotting and pacing
and was the owner of sew 4
raj fine track horses. His widow,
he former Lillian Naudain, whom
e married in 1887, survives, as do
vo children. Benjamin T. Biggs,
ttorney, and Mrs. George H. HUI
i'll, of Zurich, Switzerland; beside
le brother living in Wilmington
uneral services were held at the
iggs home Monday at 2 p. M,
18th interment in Forest Gem
cry.
(. j. Donovan Near Greenspring
William Jefferson Donovan died
his home near Greenspring from
acute heart attack on Sunday ,
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notice Of such transfer or failing to re-
tain a sufficient amount to pay the tax
and interest would be liable to the pay
ment Of the amount of tax. for which
lien Is imposed on such property by
the bill, and in addition would be sub
ject to a penalty Of three times the
amount Of tax and interest, but not
less than $500. The bureau expressed
the opinion that this triple amount
penalty might well be omitted at least
until such time as 1t may be ascertafned
that the liability for payment of the
amount of the tax is not sufficient to
insure compliance of the law by safety
deposit companies in the District"
The final change recommended BY
the bureau is that there be added a
saving clause" and a clause providing
a definite effective date The saving
clause is the language frequently added
to legislation to the effect that If any
provision of the act is held invalid the
remainder shall not be affected thereby
The bureau suggests that except as
otherwise provided this act shall take
effect upon it's enactment"
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FIVE DISTRICT BILLS
ON WAY TO HOUSE
Senate Approves Measures to Lii
cense Real Estate Dealers and
Control Securities Sales.

Five District measures, including the
Blaine bills to license real estate deal
ers and to control the sale Of securities,
are on their way to the House today,
having passed the Senate late yester-
day. The Senate passed a sixth bill,
correcting portion Of the building line
on Georgia avenue north of Princeton
place, which had already been ap-
proved by the House and is on its way
to the President.
The three other bills approved by the
Senate, but still awaiting House action,
are: Authorizing an appropriation Of
s50,000 for Casualty Hospital; to re-
quire insurance companies hereafter
organized under the laws of the Dis
trict to maintain their headquarters
and principal records here, and a bill
to change the name Of the Acacia Mu-
tual Life Association to the Acacia Mu-
tual Life Insurance Co. and to broaden
its charter.
The Blaine real estate bill would set
up a commission to issue and revoke
licenses Of real estate brokers and sales
men. The securities bill would provide
for bureau in the Public Utilities
Commission to supervise the promotion
and sale Of stocks and bonds.
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FAIR SEEN AS AID

CHICAGO, March Is R).-South
American countries regard the 1888
Worlds Fair as an important factor in
bringing back world prosperity, Capt.
Morris s. Daniels, q delegate to foreign
countries for the exposition, said yes
terday.
Capt. Daniels, returned from a visit
to South and Central America, an
nounced that Brazil has decided to con-
struct a building and send an exhibit
to the fair, and that Uruguay. Argen-
tina, Chile, Bolivia and Peru also are
interested.
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Z CHANGES URGED
IN ESTATE TAX BILL
Bureau of Efficiency Recon-
mends RevisionS in
Mapes Draft.

Continued From First Page.)
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SILVER SPRING ELECTRIC CO.
Silver Spring, Md.
A. g. WATKINS
Rockville, Md.
PRINCE FREDERICK MOTOR co.
Prince Frederick, Md
J. FRANK CAMPBELL
1900 Good Hope Road
Anacostia, d. G.
TAKONfA PHILGAS & APPLIANCE co.
200 Carroll St. NV.
Takoma Park, ID. G.
MCGEE RADIO SERVICE
6007 Wisconsin Ave,
Bethesda, Md.
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DehcatesSen with abts. above: real money
MAKER inspect: you will buy; bargain
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Grocery and meats rooms over store; do
anE good business; 81 500: cash $1,000
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LIVE STOCK AND CATTLE.

- $500 49, - = ---~'
HORSES. 2. extra fine Percherons. 4 years
weu broken, weighing around 1900 lbs 5
Iresh: pure-hred Jersey cows to years.
SADDLE HORSES, s. work horses and
pony Must sell at once. Rear of AT
HORSES, 4. and saddle horse. suitable for
usnt iIsnt Mor5 6o7 Savannah st. Sc, Congress
HORSES good draft horses; all sold but
these; they are sound, active and work any
wheTe' also harness and wagons cheap.
MARROW Coal Co. Stables, 216 st. ne.
PONIES-Two beautiful. well trained ponies:
IaTBc bfoWn mare with white face; me-
olum-slzed black pony. First-claSs condi
ION can be seen any time at stable, TIC
hehhedy 81. NV. Georgia 1924.
TWO FRESH COWS and one large. young
Dull, 500; nve 6-veek-old pigs, SIS. Met
ropohtan 4487 before pm A. B. Price.
HORSES & MULES. fine stock. cheap;
Reader, Cation Farm. Laurel Grove. st.
Marys Co, Md. Come down Sunday. Leon
ardtown road
HoRSE-ONE WORKING HORSE FOR
sale Call 40-A o st. NV.
North 3e73-W
JERSEY BULL CALVES
some old enough for service. Out OF Reg
lSter OF Merit dams with over 500 pounds fat
EIne individuals, with popular blood lines
Bred on your herd will soon make a change
In your butter fat Farmers prices. Ayr
lawn Farms. Bethesda. Md
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RADIO SALES AND SERVICE.

75c-Radio Service-24 Hours.
Direct current radios, 50 and up; guar
anteed Met. 1912. ll0l 18th st. NV.
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Observation-Disclosures.

NoTE-zwe have about fifteen Johnson Sea
Horse Racing Motors, all in good shape ana
very fast. We will sell any one OF these
motors at price. Get yourself one now
before the season opens UP, and II not
used one. let us sell you 1882 clsss-A
motor, brand new, for $l69 Just marked
down from 1929. johnson Motor Sales Co..
8l2 9Th ST. NV. Tel Nat 5000.
WASHERS RADIOS FRIGIDAIRES
Famous New Super -LaunDryEttes
ALWAYS BARGAINS IN USED WASHERS
Open ngs-Central-Easy Parking
d. c. LAUN-DRY-ETTE DISTRIBUTORS.
3l65 Mt. Pleasant St. NM.
ADAMS o6se COLUMBIA 1045o. =
UNUSUAL DIAMOND BARGAINS.
3-stone diamond ring. Cost originally sl25.
Must be sold at once. $50.
$3.50. blue white solitaire diamond engage
ment ring platinum diamond mounting;
$3.50.
Solid platinum flexible bracelet. set with
e5 diamonds and As sapphires. Cost $500
Must sacrifice $275
$500 solitaire diamond engsgement ring.
Unusual barsain. $3.50
KAHN OPTICAL CO.,
GIT 7th st. NV.
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FORI' 1881 STANDARD COUPE-Driven 5000
miles; tires new; perfect condition through
CUT must be sold $295i can be financed.
CalIan Motor Car Co., Franklin Distributors,
l5zI-l52e NJ st. NV North 1904
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SAFE double door. $40 Roll top desk. IS
Drafting desk, $40. 8 laboratory cabinets
IS. Also stamp and coin collection. Apt. ?.
6lO st. NV.
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RUGS - Orientals of highest quality: also
beautiful old hail runner, fine condition,
half price. 1922 Biltmore st. NV
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RUG-French- Oriental. new. 9xl2; attractive
design. $50; gate-leg table; snaptop table,
physician treating table. 1926 Col. I'd.
RUG-Oriental, 9xl2; like new; reasonable
Phone Adams 0700, Apt. b03-E., between 6
and 0 pm
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tContinued.l
ROOMING HOUSE BUYERS.
sity. Be sure and see our barsains today.
EDWIN l.. ELLIS,
sos 10th st. NV. Nat. 47s7. :.
LUNCH CARS.
sr2sbbsSA 2fbsATS EGsispSG2sK An p2M4a1hx Psaf PRoFfrs
With some capital to invest: we viii finance
Write Jerry oMahony, Inc, $50 West Grand
St. Elizabeth. n J.
RoOMINd HOUSE, 18th and Rhode Island;
What a place" $500 handles Open sun
~ ASK FOR Mr.. ELLIS,
- aos 10th st. NV. Nat. 47s7. :.
ADAMS -BURCH Co, INC,
eth and SITS; NV, .washinston. D. G..
cd fruit havors, crushed fruits misceIiane-
GUS fountain supplies and ice cream makers
supplies. 1EitsSnSs ESTABLISHED Nis;an., 1899; moi,
ROOMING HOUSE SPECIALIST.
ing houses: Small down payments. Low
rent. Mt. , Open fagaiSi EP$aN L. ELLIS, .
ROOMING HOUSE SPECIAL
$3.50: Folks. If you want real furniture with
$SSSn sSgiue PilNeo iAsHt See 'iiS tou"'
EDWIN L. ELLIS,
sos 10th st. NV. Nat 47S7. I.
DO YOU NEED CAPITAL?
for expansion, we are in position to offer
your securities TO high-clsss clientele
Neritorious propositions only acceptable
Eefsrsneees 3 e FiSsn liver. and required. Address Box
s35o-ROONlING HOUSE, rms; rent $50
ss25-Roomtng house. IL rooms; rent, sS2;
central; hlled good income
newly furnished and decorated.
s%So-Rooming house. 10 rooms, baths;
rent. s55 fiiied; sood income; bar
sS5o-Rooming house rooms: rent, S55;
nicely furnished; near Thomas Circle
RoominE house, II rooms, baths;
good 18th st. location; will sacrifice.
ssSo-Rooming house. II rooms. baths;
sl,ooo-Rooming house, 70 rooms; rent, SOS;
sG well boss bpaynE % near Mash 6Tfe
central; filed good income.
sl,eoo-Rooming house, Is rooms; cheap
conn rent; nlled; good income; bargain.
old stand SIS cash required
Ss5o-Ccnfect. and light lunch corner.
s5 spart % mouse sns secfion no0aS' $50 daily sns
sooSnfset s5ooooSSonffset tonntain tonntai ana n rooms
rent; old corner: good business.
t5000-Confect, fountain and rooms.
S6000-Confect. and variety business and
rooms; long established s4oO weekly.
,sd59-Groeery and rooms. corner;
'';ssec-erceery $500 Iy and I rooms; old corner
S5o-Bakery and 3 rooms; rent S45
sl'zoo-Gas station, esrage and refreshment
rent; business, s45 daily; just the tie
right colored location; asking only
3. N. CURTIS. 800 nth St NV Nat 1897
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HORSES; 2, extra fine Percherons, years,
wen broken; weighing around 1900 lbs.
fresh; pure-hred Jersey COWS, to years.
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OLDSMOBILE-A complete stock OF late
model OldSmobiles, also several bTand-new
1881 cars at very liberal discount Po-
hanka Service, Oldsmobile sales and service.
ll26 20th st. NV. North 0S47; or 1918 lAth
st. NV, North PASS.
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p. F. CARLEY, 8O2 10th NV.
located place in Washington: $500: terms
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SIN FAR KENNELS-Chows Pekes and
oms go up f9Y teIreFpS 5 ia I22
Inn, BALTIC. Pike. IA mile the other side of
Md. University Phone Capitol Heights 378
CANARIES. tne singers and females. Mrs
Jenney, l4l7 Park rd Phone l99B-W fer
appointment. Cinnamon all-yellow topknots
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10 rooms. several baths: priced to sell.
10 rooms, baths; rental. SIS month: rood
furniture $1,000 cash. 5000
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UNUSUAL DIAMOND BARGAINS

$3.50. blue-white solitaire diamond engage
ment ring platinum diamond mounting;
$3.50,
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~ rooms, several baths: splendid place
nice home; also mo- Sy-maker.
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OLDSMOBILE 4-DOOR SEDAN. 1928
Party Will sacrifice for quick sale; excellent
condition; SEQ. or best cash offer. Col. 1908.
OLDSMOBILE 1929 2-DOOR SEDAN-Goed
mechanical condition; looks new; lady must
sell; $l95. 1745 Irving st. NV.
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ll-room house. double garage: new furnI
ture: low rental; 5000; cash. $500.
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sse1ss.rs' xsssses Sess.sb esd fase1,s sed es.sss
hrs. boohEMB pedestsL Georgta 1854.
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NASH SPECIAL COUPE, excellent condi-
ton throughout; for quick cash sale, SIS;
Studebaker big six coach, perfect running
condition, S35 Mr.. Perry, 1875 18th st, NV.
NASH 1928 STANDARD SEDAN; SIS down,
SIT per mo-: excellent condition; real bar
l7ih u W Poi nn4A
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SEWING MACHINES-DrOpheau SINGER. $l5;
New Home. SIS; Standard, SIS; New Ideal,
$40; others at So all guar. New machines.
So mo. Renting and repairing. Open evenings.
5 &. Sew. Mch. Shop. 3l3 Pa. ave. Sc. Lin. O275.
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OLDSMOBILE DE Luxe SEDAN, 1880 SIX
cream wire wheels, trunk rack. dark blue
terms. Pohanks Service, 1i2s 2oth st. NV.
North 034T,
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chance for hustler 81 900 cash. s3O0
P. F. CARLEY. Met. 9727. y
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~ rooms. 2 baths; rental. 800 month;
good furniture; well located: $500 terms.
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PACKARD 1890 ,745 DE Luxe SEDAN-Big
g. factory price, S5.is5; like new; over 800
worth extras; owner leaving country name
on reauesp; sl.450; 90-day guarantee; terms.
see Mr.. barnes. l129 iAth. Deeatur $3.50.
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LIBRARY TABLE-Handsomely carved ma
hCgany, appraised at $500, sacrifice for sl00
golden oak hall seat and mirror. paid
800; sell for SO; Ransom Randolph
oak dental cabinet $40. TOT The Farragut.
, pbope Metronnlitsu lTl4
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top needs rsfinishingl, $40; coffee table
Chinese red. SIS; new green iaspe slip COW
ers. large wing and CLUB chair 81 each;
gray cabinet for kitchen twood,, 50. sl4
22nd " A9
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lo-room rooming house, Mass ave; waite
IN rooms; bargain; 3700 termS.
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Fool room. several tables: money-maker;
Fesl bargain for quick sale; inspect
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-18
MYSTERY CALL MADE SUNDAY,
 klDNAP CASE
Lindbergh' $ Ba y in De. troit, Report-Ab-
 ductors Disagree
Associated Press Photo

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 18 - The authorities are Investigating a mys- terious telephone call to the Toledo Times, newspaper, last night. A man by the name of Patterson who said his home was in New York, said the Lindbergh baby was in Detroit. He warned the Lind berghs not to pay any more ran som.
 Patterson, in his telephone mes- sage, said the kidnapers had come to disagreement.
 Patterson said message would be sent to the Probate Judge in Toledo within two days telling where the baby would be found.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-18
THOUSANDS ARE REPORTED DEAD
 IN EARTHQUAKE
Terrible Toll Is Taken in Province Tn China,
 Says Report

HANKOW, China, April 18.-Re- ports trickling in from the north east part of Hupeh Province said an earthquage on April 6 took a terrible toll, tens of thousands of persons perishing."
 The quake also slightly jared the Yangtze Valley.
 Dispatches say the quake affect ed scores Of towns and villages producing appalling conditions.
 The important walled town of Ma Cheng is reported to have re- ceived the severest jarring, the walls of TO per cent of the houses having crumpled on the inhabi- tants.
 Relief is requested from the Pro- vincial Government.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-18
DEP ABATEMENT OF INTERIOR SILENT
 Q N ROAD WORK
Delegate Wlckersham Re plies to Alaska Cham
 ber's Inquiries

Until the bill transferring the activities of the Alaska Road Com mission from the War to the Dl- terior Department is drafted and introduced into Congress, officials of the Interior Department are not in position to outline what policies they will pursue with re- spect to highway construction and maintenance in the Territory, &C., cording to message received by the Alaska Chamber of Commerce from Delegate in Congress James WickerShan.
 The Delegates message was in response to a communication sent him by the Chamber calling his attention to the alarm felt in AL aska over the proposed transfer, asking him to ascertain what at titude the Interior Department would take if road activities were entrusted to it, and inquiring if such tasks as rivers and harbors improvements now in charge of the Army officiers would also be transferred with road work to the Interior Department.
 Regarding Executive Order
 Before the Chamber dispatched its inquiries to the Delegate, what apparently were trustworthy, re- ports from Washington, D. C., stated that an executive order had been issued by President Hoover the Alaska Road Com missions activities from the War to the Interior Department but that the order had been with drawn when it was learned Con- gressional action was necessary to effect such change. The Dele gates message declares no such order was ever issued. His mes sage, made public today by M. S. Whittier, Executive Secretary of the Alaska Chamber, follows:
 Interior Department states that no executive order transferring AL aska Road Commission activities was issued, but that the War De- partament in line with the idea Of co-ordinating activities, recom- mended this transfer.
 "A Senator has proposed to in-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-04-18
NINE-YEAR-OLD
 GIRL K|DNAPED;
 RETURNED HOME
Abductors Hold Child for Two Days Toss
 Her from Auto

WILMINGTON, Delaware April 18.-Hilda Brodsky, aged nine years, was returned to her parents safely on Sunday after being held in Philadelphia by two persons.
 It was reported on Friday that the little girl had been kidnapped.
 The girl was showed from an au- tomobile to the sidewalk in front of a Parish church. The Rev. Father Joseph Pugliese notified the police who returned the child to her parents.
 The police are reticent but it is believed the kidnapers returned the child through fear. Her father is Harry Brodsky. He is in the hos iery business, rated well-to-do but is not wealthy.