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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15


 1. Name the state flower of Rhode Island.
 ?. In what country did the Sung Dynasty reign?
 3. Who composed The Blue Dan ube Waltz?
 4. In which state is Carlsbad Cavern?
 5. Did George Washington have any children?
 6. who was nicknamed the "Swe- dish Nightihgale2"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15

The recall in American politics was first used during the time of the Continental Congress. Pennsyl- vania's delegates refused to sign the Declaration of Independence, were recalled, and other delegates were sent in their places.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15

No war can be fought without oil, and the three nations straining most toward war-Gerinany, Italy, and Japan--have no oil of their own.
 pr. H. M. Busch, assistant direc-
 tor, Cleveland (O.) College.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15

As between new taxes and public econ- omy a good many people want neither, but will probably get both.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15

Apparent love for grand opera is often just social climbing, says professor. But there's musical climbing in it, too.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
Current Comments

Give me another finger like that and I'll grab the pennant. -Bucky Harris, manager of Wash ington Senators, commenting on the way the President tossed the first ball of the season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15

There will be no international economic conference, but every American fanil! will continue to hold one every month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15

Uncle Sam recovers over and over again from ailments that would have killed other governments. That's what comes from having a good constitution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
A Thought for Today

And he said am God, the God of thy Father: fear not to go down into Egypt; for will be there to make of thee great nation-GenesiS 4e:2
 God is great, and therefore He will be sought: He is good, and therefore He will be found John Jay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15

The build-up for King George VI would sell an empire-and does
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15

WASHINGTON, May IS. - There are many para doxes in the New Deal but none more extraordinary than Robert Houghwout Jackson Neither college professor he has fathered of the Adinistra tion's innovations than the famed Brain TrlIsters
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15

My efforts in behalf of unfortu- mates have brought me the greatest and most lasting satisfaction. Clarence Darrow, famous law
 yer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15

A French film company charges Charlie Chaplin with stealing it's stuff in his Modern Times. One mark of success is to be accused of piracy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
BRASS RING THIS WEEK GOES
 TO ROBERT H. JACKSON
- B011HR c ARIR0l
" DREW REARson

(EDITORs NOTE The Washington Merry GO-Rounds Brass Ring good ride the this week of Robert Jsckon 45yaOd assistant aoney general and leading New Deal crusaderJ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15

Daily Almanac Sun rises 5:35 a. m.; sets 8:02 p. m. (day- light time). All vehicles must be lighted thirty min- utes after sunset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
Test Yo UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-15
| A Book a Day
Tale of Gallant Pioneer
 Ideal for American Youth

Bruce Cations Book-a-Day col umn periodically Is turned over to Olive Roberts Barton, noted child training authority. Her latest article reviewing books suitable for children is presented here.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-03-11
Farmers Union Makes
Fund Acknowledgement

Acknowledgment of receipt OF
$3.50 collected in Plentywood as a
contribution towards the Farmers
Union Legislative Fund has been re-
ceived by II. R. Smith.
On Dec. 2 a large group repre-
senting wheat producing states met
in Washington to present to the De-
partment of Agriculture a Crop In
surance" program for wheat. A COM
mittee of fifteen representing wheat
producing states and farm %organiza-
tons was formed to carry on the
work in connection with the Crop
Insurance legislation and funds
raised here helped defray expenses
of the committee to carry on this
work at Washington. A combined
portion for North Dakota, South
Dakota, Montana and Minnesota to.
falling $4,905 was to be raised.
Contributions for this purpose
were also received in other Sheri-
dan county towns and communities.
Mr.. Smith expressed gratitude for
contributions from Plentywood.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-03-11
City Topics

Mrs. Ole Michels of Reserve Wis.
tied friends here Saturday.
GLADYS Waller of Homestead is al
present employed as st~onegrapher at
the relief office.
Born at the Aklestai maternity
home TO Mr.. and Mrs. Ronald Lind
berg Saturday, a small son.
Kenneth Kay was here Saturday
from his home in Dagmaf.
A. p. Smerud returned Sunday
from a two weeks business trip to
Helena.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Sorta were
here Tuesday from Scobey.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Dooley visited
friends in Plentywood Tuesday.
Emil HELM of Westby was a
Plentywood business caller Wednes-
day.
Blanche Sherry of Redstone spent
the week end in P~lentywood.
Harry Godfrey entered the Sheri-
dan hospital Tuesday morning for
medical treatment.
Leonard Fransen of Westby re-
ceived surgical treatment this week
at the local hospital.
Clarence overly and Russell Bed
well of Redstone were in Plenty
wood Monday.
Mrs. John overly of Flaxville
spent the week end at the George
overly home.
Bob West of outlook purchased a
new Case tractor from the local
Chevrolet dealers Tuesday.
Eli Holmquist of Raymond was a
guest Monday at the Louis Mehl
home.
Donald Anderson of Plentywood
was admitted to the Sheridan coun-
ty hospital last Wednesday az a
medical patient.
Mrs. Selmer Cornelius and son
Joe of Redstone spent Friday and
Saturday visiting friends in Plenty
wood.
A. M. Hagan, Bill Cowan, Cay
hardt Van Dam of Redstone trans
acted business in ~Plentywood and
Reserve Monday.
The Altar society of the Catholic
church held their monthly business
meeting last Wednesday in the j
G. Storkan home.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-03-11
Survey of Road Usage
Under Way in County

R. G. Sherman of the state plan
ming division of the state highway
department is in Sheridan county
contracting drivers of automobiles
and trucks in a survey which is be-
ing taken in cooperation with the L..
S. Bureau of Public Roads. The Dur-
pose of the survey is to secure in
formation as to how much residents
of the state are using the highways,
and where the gasoline which Is
consumed is used. The highway
planning survey is desired to Sc
cure information for future i'm
provement of roads.
Mr.. Sherman said the survey here
would be underway for several
weeks. at is not the departments
purpose" Mr.. Sherman said, ito
learn automobiles or truck drivers
business, or what they do, or any
personal check-up of any kind on
private affairs. The department
wants only knowledge of highway
traffic"
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-03-11
Mrs. Lloyd Krebsbach OF GILBERT
son shopped here Monday.

Mrs. Lloyd Krebsbach OF GILBERT
son shopped here Monday.
5. johnson and E. o. Sorvig were
callers from Antelope Saturday.
Work is going forward this week
on the re-decorating of the Grand
View hotel lobby. The re-fnishing
is being handled by Pat Fitzgerald.
Mrs. Frank Hogan Of san Fran
cisco, who spent last week in Home
stead attending the funeral rites for
her mother. Mrs. j.. Knutson, re-
turned to her home in California
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Wigmore of
R%edstone spent Friday visiting their
daughter Phyllis. who is staying at
the Hans Madsen home.
Rev. Schmidt left for Willistoa to-
day to act as guest speaker at the
Lutheran mems club function being
held there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Michels,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Frethelm and
Clarence Fretheim attended the
sixth wedding anniversary dinner
given by Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Bed
well of Redstone Sunday.
Fred Michels arrived this week
from Fort Peck TO spend week at
the home of Jim Mlcnel.
Forrest Goodman and Ohio Nc
Cabe resumed work again Mordty
on the road maintenance of high
way Is.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Howard AT
or of Antelope a baby boy Wednes-
day morning at the Sheridan hos
pital.
Patients dismissed from the Sher-
idan county hospital this week were
Rose Corbin of Minton, Can, and
Harold Hilyard of Plentywood.
Frank Jones has accepted a posi-
ton with the Westland Oil company
plant here. He started work this
week.
Carol Storkan. daughter of DR..
and Mrs. j. C. Storkan was taken to
Minot Friday for medical treatment.
IT has been learned that she is
suffering from p~aratyphoid. Mrs.
Storkan is at her daughters bedside.
Her condition today was reported as
satisfactory.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-03-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Morrison Rienertson
returned to their home In Glasgow
sunday after spending the past two
weeks visiting at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Koike.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-03-11

Adolph Brekus of near Kenmare,
N. d., was a visitor in Plentywood
Thursday and Friday. He visited his
sisters, Rose and Bernice, in Plenty
wood.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21

In case of error or if an ad has been stopped before e1- piration, advertiser please noti- fy this office (Phone 374 at once and sane will be given attention.
 THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21
BARANOF HAS
 16 PASSENGERS
 FOR THIS PORT

SEATTLE, April 21. - Steamer Baranof sailed at 9 o'clock this morning for Southeast and South west Alaska ports carrying 102 first class and 75 steerage passengers.
 Passengers aboard the Baranof booked for Juneau include Nick Beg, R. B. Martin, R. E. Murphy, D. D. Hull, J. s. McQueston, c. Mattson, A. T. Billiingsley, A. Kill gore, N. c. Leasy and wife, Mrs. H. Arnold, Lonin Kongsle, w. E. Flasher, A. T. Koski, Frank Cook, Earl Quinn
 Detroit was so small and isolated at the time of the first census in 1790 it was not considered worth while to enumerate its inhabitants.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21

ment, by itself-in center Of busi- ness section. Phone 97. FOR RENT-2 apts. Call at 8l4 Gold Belt Ave, or phone 4l6. FOR RENT - Furnished house. Phone 366. FOR RENT = 5-roon unlurnished
 house Newly painted and calci- mined. Call the Venetian Shop. ONE FURNISHED room with board for gentleman. Also light house. keeping room Phone 680l. 4-ROOMS and bath, steamheated,
 electric range, washing machine, Frigidaire, new oak floors. Call Windsor Apts. FOR RENT - Steam heated fur nished apts. Phone 2004. FOR RENT-Steam heated room. Phone 3602. FOR RENT - Heated, furnished room. Close in. Phone 142l. FOR RENTING 3-room modern
 apts. with bath. Shabaldak apts., next to Moose Hail. Phone 642. VACANCY at the Assembly Apts. VACANCY at the Grand, Gross and
 Coliseum Apts. Inquire Coliseum
 office or phone either 61 or 31O1. FOR RENT-Cornpletely furnished 4-room apartment in Triangle Building. See Stan Grummett. FOR RENT - broom house, rear Seward Building, on Rawn Way, i $35 per month. See R. E. Robert
 son.
 FOR RENT-o-Iuon furnished apt.
 Inquire BOA Decker Bldg. FLAT for rent = Inquire Charles
 Goldstein Fur Store FOR RENT = Nice quiet heated
 room for gentleman. IA West 9th
 St., phone 330.
 VACANCY MacKinnon Apts. FOR RENT-Six room house. P.ione
 266.
 VACANCY Nugget Apts. FOR RENT-Seven room furnished
 apartment Inquire Snap Shoppe. COZY, warm, furn. apts. Light,
 water, dishes, cooking utensils
 and bath. Reasonable at Seaview.
 WANTED
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21

Leaving Juneau for Sitka aboard the Victoria were: J. & Barnett, J. B. Warrack, Nick Kitka, and G. E. Austin Out to Ketchikan was Jack Davis, and for Seattle Elva Sutter, Mrs. L. Arness, MT. and Mrs. flaw ley Sterling, Sylvia Arness, J. R. Smith, and William Anglin.
 Coming to Juneau from Haines were: w M Ray, Mrs. c. E. Her ron, w. J. Markle, and James F. Rogers. From Skagway: w. M. Od- om, A. Van Mavern, George An derson, MT. and Mrs. w E. Wilson. Floorcnce Wallace, Mrs. Percy Col ton and Henry Roden.
 Bound through to Seattle were: Sergeant Paul Hoffman, from Haines, and c. P. McGuire, Mrs. s. Larson and child, and T. L. Baker, from Skagway. Aboard from Se- attle to Sitwa were: Andy Peters, Mrs. William Peters, Helge Even son and Emil Hoffren.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21
DOZEN IN FROM
 LYNN CANAL ON
 BOARD VICTORIA
Steamer Here for But One Hour Last Evening on
 Way South by Sitka

Bringing one dozen passengers to Juneau from Lynn Canal ports, the Alaska Line steamer Victoria called back here sou inbound last evening and was in port one hour, from to 8 o'clock. When she sailed she took out with her twelve passengers from here, four of them bound to Sitka, one to Ketchikan and seven for Seattle.
 The Victoria also had aboard when she arrived in port, four pas sengers from Haines and Skagway to Seattle, and four passengers from Seattle to Sitka, who made the trip up Lynn Canal and back aboard the steamer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21
WANT ADS
FOR REKT

FOR RENT - Penthouse apart ment, by itself-in center of busi- ness section. Phone 97.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21

The Stuart (Fla.) Chamber of Commerce awards engraved certifi- cates to each successful sailfish an- gler in Martin County (Fla.) waters.
 Although there are on the aver age 100000 children absent from school every day, school attendance records are improving.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21
w A N I "A D INFORMATION

Count five average words to the fine.
 Daily rate per line for consecutive insertions.
 One day ....-.....-.............10c
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 Minimum charge .-.-.50c Copy must be in the office by Z o'clock in the afternoon to insure insertion on same day. We accept ads over telephone from persons listed in telephone directory.
 Phone 374-Ass for Ad-taker.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21
SAILS FOR SITKA WITH
 SIX FROM JUNEAU

Six passengers sailed from Juneau at 10 o'clock last evening aboard the motorship Northland when that vessel sailed from Cash Coles dock to continue her voyage to Hoonah, Port Althorp, and Sitka.
 They were: Mrs. J. A. Lawrence, Siguard Wallstedt, R. D. Peterman, Mrs Mary Cauthorne, Miss Dorothy Hanson and Charles Sampson.
 The Northland is due back at Juneau either late Thursday even- ing or Friday morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21
PRINCESS OUT
 WITH 25 FROM
 HERE THIS AIM,
Canadian Steamer Also Has Aboard Sixteen South
 from Skagway

With sixteen passengers aboard through to the South from Skag- way, the Canadian Pacific steamer Princess Norah arrived in port here last evening at 10:30 o'clock and remained till 1:30 o'clock this morning. Twenty-Five additional southbound passengers boarded the steamer at this port The Norah makes one more trip to Alaska this spring.
 Sailing south from Juneau on the Norah were: The Rev. o. L. Ken dall, Mrs R. Huld, MT. and Mrs R. Waggoner, E. s. Evans, F. Chopp, Mrs. E. Berg, Mrs. A. Hill, the Rev. F. B Prange, Miss K. Sadler, Mrs. A. L. Readman, MT. and Mrs. E. E. Bromley, MT. and Mrs. Tom Surge MT and Mrs Robert w. Bender s. Berg, J. Hill, " Peterson, A. Le- May, G. D. Nelson, L. A. Linkogel, Pat Feeley, B. w. Campbell
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21

Alaska" by Lester L. Henderson
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21
Marine News
Steamer Movements
NNRTB1OUND

. Northwestern scheduled to ar . rive Saturday. . Baranof due Saturday. . Evelyn Berg due Sunday night.
 SCHEDULED SAIL EGS . North Sea scheduled to sail . from Seattle April 3 at 10 Q am.
 . Alaska scheduled to sail from . Seattle April "A at 9 am. . Victoria scheduled to sail from . Seattle April 27 at 9 am. . Princess Norah scheduled to . sail from Vancouver April 27 . at 9 pm.
 . Princess Louise scheduled to . sail from Vancouver May
 Q at g pm.
 . SOUTHBUuNp SAfLINJS . Northland scheduled south . bound tomorrow night or . Friday morning.
 . Mount Mckinley scheduled . southbound April g.
 6 Yukon scheduled southbound . next Monday.
 . LOCAL SAILlNGS Q Estebeth leaves every WedneS- .. day night at p. m., for . Sitka and wayports. . Dart leaves every Wednesday c at ' am. for Petersburg, Port 0 Alexander, Rake and way . ports.
 c .
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21
TIDES TOMORROW

Low tide 5:03 a. m, o.9 feet High tide 11:16 a. m., l4.6 feet Low tide 5:11 D. m., 1.3 feet
 High tide 11:24 D. m, 164 feet
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21
EVELYN BERG IS DUE
 HERE SUNDAY NIGHT

The Evelyn Berg sailed from Se- attle last night at o'clock for Ju- neau and way ports, according to a radio receieyed this morning by Agent D. B. Femmer. The vessel is due in Juneau Sunday night.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21
Here's Perfect Wife
 in Tall Corn State

AMES, la, April 21.-What kind of wives do the Iowa farm boys want? A questionnaire circulated at the University of Iowa recently tells the story.
 The boys insisted" their future wives come from the farm, that they do not smoke, that they be mot bad looking that they be able to play bridge, dance, be good pals and good sports.
 The majority chose brunettes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21

FOR RENT-2 apts. Call at 8l4 Gold Belt Ave, or phone 4l6.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-21

Lode and placer location notices for sale at The Empire Office.
Evening star., 1937-07-11

66.7 per cent of all manufactured
products were made by corporations
BY 1919 this percentage had risen to
81 per cent. Today it is In the neigh
borhood of 95 per cent"
Col March is not sure that in
dependent merchants in this coun-
try, in view Of monopolistic trends,
will long continue to eat Of the
bread Of independence
1T may be-" he asserts. that In
an economic system which seeks to
develop efficiency to its maximum
limits. there is no place for the in
dependent proprietor" and that with
in few years most of them will either
have incorporated with their neighborx
or passed through the wringer OF
bankruptcy and liquidation"
Emphasizing the gradual change
in the American industrial scene due
to the spread Of the chain store, Col.
March gave some interesting figures
in illustration. A study by the Fed
eral Trade Commission, he pointed
out, showed that there are in this
country three national grocery chains
which operate nearly $4,000 retail
stores and do an annual business
Of 81, 500, 900 900. One of these chains,
operates more than $4,000 stores, with
total sales of more than 81 900, ,000, 900.
Also, sales by chains represent ap-
proximately 20 per cent of the aggre-
gate retail sales in the United States.
In particular lines. such as groceries
and drugs, the proportion Of business
done by chains Is substantially larger
than In other retail trade.
Evening star., 1937-07-11

and thus enable the farmers to get
their produce to market at q re-
duced cost. She was fitted out and
equipped at Alexandria, and when
tried out 1t was realized that for
the purpose intended she was a
failure. The owners lost no time in
disposing of their interest, and the
boat found her way into the excur-
sion field.
The writer's first recollection of 60
ing on an excursion in this boat was
on July 4. 1876, just 81 years ago
this Summer. and one will recognize
from the date that the vessel was then
quite new. The trip was to Mount
Vernon Springs, place long since
of the map as an excursion resort,
but which was then just south of the
wharf of Mount Vernon and only
separated from that estate by cove
which makes up at this point. AS an
excursion place it soon gave way to
other and more popular resorts, but
the old pavilion, with its weather.
worn timbers, could for years be
seen from the passing boats, until it
finally toppled over from its own
weight and could be seen no more.
Since the entire saloon deck was
Evening star., 1937-07-11

a severe electric storm it was driven
passengers aboard. Six years later, on
October "A, she sank of the foot OF
Eleventh street and on April 7, 1897,
was sold to Capt. Harry Randall for
the almost unbelievable sum Of $125.
After this the Washington was
used for colored excursion parties to
Motley Hall and other points on the
river. Later the vessel was sold to
Robert Hoffman, who converted it
into club house and anchored 1t at
Analostan Island, near Georgetown.
Her boiler and machinery were taken
out before it became the property
Of Mr.. Hoffman, and a part of the
other boats on the river.
IKE so many people who, when
they start on the downward
grade. are kicked just a little bit
farther, so it was with the Mary
Washington. which was taken from
Analostan Island and anchored near
Four-Mile Run, where, after a short
period she was practically abandoned
and any one Who cared to do so was
permitted to carry away from it pieces
OF lumber or whatever was deta chable
Finally, on November %, 1902. it
caught fire in some way and was en-
tlrely destroyed, and that was the last
OF the Mary Washington.
Capt. Ephraim S. Randall the
pioneer OF this family on the Potomac
River, was Northern man, and came
| to Washington some time during the
| early 70s. In 1878. prior to entering
the steamboat business, he conducted
provision store at 1919 F street, and
resided across the street, where now
stands Woodward g. Lothrops store.
BY the following year he had moved
his business to 9l4 Louisiana avenue,
and was managing the Miles House
1910 F. street. In 1880 he was engaged
with Charles G. Godfrey in operating
the Bayard House, 1000 E street
northwest
Capt. Randall not only owned the
| NAoiS COli, NIlllIi lllSL tOOk
eXcursionists to Occoquan Greek and
White House, but several other vessels,
including the Pilot Boy. which he
first ran to River View. later substi-
tuting the Samuel j. Pentz on the
run. He early bought the John W.
| Thompson and changed its name to
! the Harry Randall The Randall Line
also acquired at one time the Wake
field and T. v. Arrowsmith. both we'll
known Potomac River steamboats,
Some Of his boats he named for his
children, and beside the Harry Ran.
dali he operated the LOWE Randall
and the Estelle Randall
| LOWE Randall, whose marriage name
the writer has forgotten. died some
years ago. Estelle Randall is Mrs.
]. F. Carlin, and resides with her
husband and daughter on the old
SnoWden estate, short distance be-
| low Alexandria, Va. Capt. Harry
Randall, the son, has his home at
Sligo Springs, Md. Capt. E. S. Ran
dali died quite way back, and is
buried in Holy Rood Cemetery on
Wisconsin avenue.
| OF all the excursion resorts around
Washington Bay Ridge was undoubt-
edly the most successful It afforded
Evening star., 1937-07-11

''The situation of the retailer" be-
lieves Col. March, simply gives us a
new phase of an old problem, that OF
monopoly, a problem that touches at
every point Of our economic and social
life
Going back into history to illustrate
the ancient evils of monopoly, Col.
March pointed out that price fixing
and other monopolistic schemes have
been familiar to men of all ages,
from ancient China and Egypt,
through the days of European nner-
cantilism, to the present And men
of all ages" he comments, "have
observed that the common people,
caught between the jaws OF their own
need and the power of monopoly have
had their lives crushed and their
children's children sold into slavery" !"
Col. March cites Berle and Means,
In their book "The Modern Corpora
ton and Private Property" to show
that 200 giant corporations control
nearly so per cent Of all corporate
assets in the United States, and that
if these corporations continue to grow
at the average rate at which they grew
from 1909 to 1929, 40 more years
would find them owning American
industry 100 per cent. Or, If they
continue to grow at the rate they In
creased from 1924 to 1929. these 200
corporations would own all American
industry in 80 years.
With these facts before US, we in.
quired Of the commissioner what the
United States Government u doing