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The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-08-02
Japan Moves For
 Greater Power In
 Dutch East Indies

TOKYO. August 2-An impress siyeIy expansive Japanese foreign policy which seeks domination not merely in east Asia, as formerly outlined. but in great east Asia" including French Indo-China and the Dutch East Indies was announc- ed to the Japanese people yesterday. The statement by the regime of Premier Koyoye did not directly bring Japan closer than 1t already had been to Germany and Italy but apparently widened the breach be- tween the empire and other western powers.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-08-02
TRANSPORTATION MEN
 VISIT WRANGELL AND
 CATCH TROUT NEARBY

Carl Stolberg, Pan-American re- presentative, and Walter Manahan, General Manager of the Northland Transportation Company. were visi- tors in town for a short time this week, hopping over from Petersburg with Pilot Tony Schwamm, while en route on a fishing trip. which, according to reports, produced the limit catch for the visitors. Both expect to be back in Wrangel1 in a few days
 Stolberg, field representative for Pan-American, is interested in Pans new Clipper service with an eye to possible fields, while Manahan is on one of his regular swings into the north.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-08-02
FLYNN APPOINTED TO SUCCEED FARLEY
 AS DEMO CHIEF

WASHINGTON, Aug. Edward J. Flynn of New York has accepted an appointment to be chairman of the Democratic National Committee, succeeding James A. Farley, who re- tires from the position on August IT.
 Flynn said there can be only a in 194O of the election of four years ago. He asserted by the record made by President Roosevelt and his running mate, Secretary Henry Wallace, 'Teversals become impossibilities.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-08-02
RAINFALL 3.65 INCHES
 DURING JULY HERE

Wrangell had a total rainfall dur ing July of 3.65 inches, according to the monthly report of Weather Observer Margaret Simmons. Of the 31 days in the month, three were clear, four partly cloudy and "A cloudy with IS showing precipitation of .01 inches or more. There was one day of light fog and six of heavy fog. Heaviest rainfall during the month was 80 inches on the 31st.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-08-02
TR0LLERS BACK FISHING
 AFTER PRICE AGREEMENT

Trollers went back to fishing last Monday following settlement of their two weeks strike. They agreed to accept the buyers offer of 13 cents a pound for large reds, for small. for whites and 5 for CO., hoes. average a cent less than they demanded when the strike was cal led.
 Trollers from Sitka to Ketchikan are back on the grounds although there is report of a controversy still going on in Sitka involving some 14 boats which are alleged to have fish ed during the strike.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-08-02
ON THE BOATS
. S& SH = $

+
 Passengers booked out of Wran- gell the past week were:
 Yukon, north bound August l. Miss F. Goodridge, Mrs. H. B. Thornquist, Paul Thornquist, R. s. Cunningham, Rinti Cunningham, (the latter the family pooch) off to Skagway. Fred MeElhaney to Ju- neau.
 Alaska, north bound, July 25-Dr. and Mrs. Wm. Whitehead and three children, D. E. Sasseen to Juneau.
 North Sea, north bound. July 27- B. Cornelius, Mrs. N M. Evans, Mrs. c. Jacobson to Petersburg.
 North Coast, south bound. July 27 Mir and Mrs. T. L. Wineman tG Se- aftB&
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-08-02
ONE LESS HUNTER ON
 STIKINE FLATS THIS
 FALL; K0HLHEPP SOUTH

George Kohlhepp, for B years associated with the B. M. Behrends Company store in Juneau, was south bound on the Alaska this week, ac- companied by Mrs. Kohlhepp, bound for Columbus, Ohio, where he will go into business. MT. and Kohlhepp are going to swing down through California before going east, and, George, Alaska's No. l baseball fan, Is going to see some big league games. When the world series is on this fall, that loud voice coming over the radio from the stands will be George backing his faVorites. Widely known here. Kohlhepp was a Stikine white goose addict every fall. He's going to miss 'em in Col umbus, but, says George" I'll be back for geese and bring some of those middle westerners with me-"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-08-02

special levy as the town levy already is 20 mills, maximum permitted un- der the Oragnic Act for municipali- ties in the Territory.
 Proposed new fire station, badly needed, is estimated to cost around $16,0OO, of which request has been made to get $6,O00 from the gov ernmsnt, the city making up the balance of S10,0OO. It will be located on the present site of the old fire station between Wheeler's and Campbell Brothers. additional foot age having been secured from the Wheeler property. Present plan is ta start wark i'm the fan aa the siaeA asaaMa hsHtMA
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-08-02
WINDSORS BOUND FOR BAHAMAS VIA
 NEW YORK CITY

LISBON, Aug. 2-The Duke and Duchess of Windsor are en route to the Bahamas by way of New York and possibly under long range pro- tection of British warships guard ing them against German or Italian naval coupe They sailed yesterday aboard the American Expert liner Excaliber. The Duke is to become Governor of the Bahamas
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-08-02
WAGGONER ON VISIT

The Rev. David Waggoner, for many years pastor of the First Pres byterian church in Juneau and now located at Bellingham, is making a return visit to his old home town on the Yukon which went through north bound yesterday afternoon
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-08-02
UNION OIL MAN NORTH

J. Sederfiel, divisional sales man. ager for Union Oil with headquar- ters in Seattle, was through on the Aleutian the first of the week on one of his regular trips through the Territory, planning to go as far north as Nome this trip. He has wide acquaintance here, the re- suit of many visits.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-08-02
CIVIC CLUB LUNCHEON
 TOMORROW AT 1:30

The August meeting of the Civic Club will be held tomorrow at the Civic Center with Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Brodhead as the hostesses at the one-thirty dessert-luncheon. A good program has been arranged.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-08-02
MRS. SIMMONS SOUTH

Mrs. James Simmons, wite Of Chief Operator J. A. R. Simmons of the U. S. Signal Corps here, and two children are sailing tonight on the Princess Charlotte for two months visit in the States with rela- tives in Seattle and Issaquah.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-08-02
TIDAL WAVE DOES
 HEAVY DAMAGE
 IN TOKYO AREA

TOKYO, August 2 = Ten were drowned two shipbuilding yards were destroyed and hundreds of fishing boats were washed away by a tidal wave which struck here to- day.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-08-02
< # < * # E E $
 HAPPY BIRTHDAY \
x x k

The Sentinel extends cordial birthday greetings this week to the following:
 Mrs. Mary Grant, August 4.
 Mrs. Fred Hanford, August 4. Mra- Samnel Cunningham, Ang9ae
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-08-02

Karl Robinson, noted photograph CT returned from Anan Creek this week reporting not much success with pictures due to absence of bears on the creek.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-08-02
DR. WHEELER RETURNS

Dr. E. J. Wheeler returned yester- day from several days fishing trip aboard his boat, the Genedor. Henry Roaming is skipper of the craft.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-08-02
THEE nU1

TYEE DUE The ATC steamer Tyee is due in Wrangell north bound at 2:30 a. n.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-08-02

High Tide 5:36 a. m.. IA feet.
 Law Tide 11:40 &- m, 0-S feet ME&h Eide &ka R- Mso 1G3 AssE-.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-29
rheas Wan, II. 10 Main sia
Real Estate for Sac
TODAH SPECIAIS

TODAY ) SPECIALS
s-RooN HoNE. near Jsson lee.
rsved street ornamental lights.
cts tanothsr good sc worth
$500 Al fof 81 500
FfRcRESr Dandy little home.
2plece plumbing. garage. slot
corner. $500 terms
ssrH AND s-rccrn home near
hus. schools md stores. garage.
s. ESQ. easy terms
LINCOLN HIGH Attractive little
heme on paved 81; fireplace. oak
floors. cab kitchen. nook. base
nsnt garage. s. 300. terms
sTH AVE DiST-A 7-reona mod
srn home yeu vii like. : BOD
MONS double plumbing. hase-
rsnt furnace. garage. $500.
$3.50 down
SUBURBAN
5 ACRES near Falkland. h-room
home m excellent condition. city
lights and water 80 fruit trees.
s. 500 terms
MODERN s-RooM home on 10
acres. mile from Seattle high
way. Oak floors, mahogany
trim cleo, water system: $3.50.
terms. or trade for city prop
erty
Eve. Mt Green, RR sa4s
ROY /. FREDERICK co.
Main 67S2 IFS SO. nth
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-29
UpInd Edeings $3.50
SUNSET FUEL = NAin Tss

Ct m TWO unlts fEesh upland
NV sazdust. Z cords upl. block
and slzb e. Mail 1873.
BufieIen nesvy DiansF ENDS IN
steamed core DlDcks loE eDcs
DOEWIE Full IA 6ss2
81 Sucker. s550. range e. so.
wa lump. t725 sves b slss.
buffelen 2-ln . or ss ~ .9f.
FOREST wood. osd growth. Garland
k6lE-R-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-29
ORDER YOUR WOOD COAL, FUEL OL-TODAY
You'll Find The Best Buys in Fuel Here Daily

LOWEST PRICES
STOVE OIL and burner oil
CHOICE mill block wood. cd az 90
FIR mill run wood. dig cord d SO
Especial 2 cords. &c Ool
HsaTy Ole growth flf slabs. cd a. %
q cords s7OOl
Clean lump nut coal. ton AZ IS
FTesh clean ssvdust. 2 units &c 90
HUNDREDS Of cords Of dry wood
under shed or combination loads
= green and q DRY for Immediate
delivery.
EDWARDS FUEL TAI Ma. Iith 81,
AA $50 IA COT
CREDIT 10 DOWN PAYMENT
- NO CARRYING CHARGE
ASK Us about our easy credit terus
on U1ion- D.esel. ssoYe or Fusl OIL
GOALS
BLACK DIAMOND. wellington Utah
McKaY. Northern Pacific. R0slyn
Gasco Brlquets WeilinRto z
Br.Quets Brooder coal. Blacksmith
coal. COKE. planeF Woo1. upland cry
slab. Presto-LCEz
Day. MAN lll5-Nlghts. Main 1857
PACIFIC COAST COAL CO.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-29
Situations Wanted, Female

RELIABLE middle-ased lady wishes
light homework References. go
Fawcett ave Apartment
WOMAN wants hour work. SOC and
carfare Main 6S8s
Evening star., 1940-03-14
Clearance! Floor Lamp Bases

\IedTdnCe! fI0or Lamp bases
e-Wsy sasss. bronze; were Sl2.98-----------$3.9s
! Club Bsss, bronze; wos 81
] Club Dsse, bronze; wos
1erehisres; walnut and chrome; were
] Bridge Bose with tobe ottoched; ivory wos $l2.98,
! Bridge Bose. ivory; wos $40
Tsrehisrs, ivory with Lenox china globe; wos $3.50,
$lo.ss
! Torehisrs, ivory; wos SlO.98 $4.49
! Torehisrs. bronze; wos $l29s--------------$7.ss
Tesehisrs. ivory; wos
! 1osehisrs, ivory; wos
CLEARANCE OF PICTURES
FIorsl Picture with silver frome; $298-----$l.98
FIoseI Picture; wos 81 a.
! Modern Heed Picture; $l.o8---------------$l 81
I FloreI Picture; was $3.e8-
Round FIoreis; were ST 81
FIoreIs; were ST
Square FIoreI;
Religious Piequs; wos
Fruit Picture; wos
The Palais Royal. Lamps, Pietsyss Fifth Floor
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Paint Specials

AM An.Puvpess 6jess for woIIs and
woodwork; reoulork $3.50 q eoI-
lon -------------------$l.69
Arto Al-Psspese SDss vssnish; q
eIsor, waterproof finish. Regular
$2.98 q gallon.
Amesieaa Rssdy-Mixsd Psinss, for
general use inside or outside. Rsou-
lar $l.6e a oollon--------$l.ze
Wsshsbis flss Finish; white or ivory.
Regularly $3.50 q eeIlon----$l.59
Mestes- -msds Psss ussesd OIL
hsSss Psint; white, ivory or green.
Regularly $3.50. q ooIlon---$2.49
Tie Pslsis Royal, PGsss -.
FIN Floor
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JEWELRY
Reduced

Reduced
50 Pieces Shell Jswslsy; were ST 39e
IS Costume Rings: were $l---49e
; Metal Necklaces; were S. -$2.95
z NeveIty Necklaces: were $2.95, 81
Women's Wsiss Wsteh; was
$3.50 7.5o----------------$le.5o
4 Mems Wrist Wstehss; were
$l2.e5 5----------------$S.9S
The Pslsis Royal. Jswsl,y ..
Firsf Floor
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Bows furnishings!

Boys $i.95 Swsetsrs Sizes 81 and 36-------$I
10 eeys' $295 Swsotsrs. Sizes 81 and 36------$I.49
beys' 81 Pork Pie hats- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
4 Young Mems - ovsseess. Originally $l5.e5. Groy
Yeuns Mems $z4.5o Suits. Originally $3.50. Two
Boys 25e Skull ----Ile
Boys $lo.95 Meeknews; sizes 36 and 20. Styled will,
Boys IS Sleeveless Swsats, slightly soiled--$l
Boys $4.95 lumbsraeksts All wool with cope Isother
sleeves. Knit cooT, cuffs and waist. Sizes TO- Is, 10
and 20-------- -$z.59
~ ''' ' $7.zs
= Boys 81 .s5 He..; size eA; oroy shodes
30 eoys 59e Polo Shirts Basque style with crew neck.
Solid eolos and fancy stripes Sizes u to l8----z6e
The PaIss Royal. Boys Shop First Floor
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Folding MetoI
Cots -------$2.95

Only II; were $3.e5. Regulation
ormy size cots; 80" wide; have steel
springs. COTTON PAD TO FIT.
$2.95 extro.
3 Simmons MsteI Beds with wood
like walnut finish; modern style:
Three -quorter size; sold "os is"
Were $l2.95------
; Poster Beds, mahogany veneefs on
oumwood; twin or double size.
Were $ll.o5 5-------$5.95
7 Simmons lnnersprins Mottrssses;
have pre-buiIt borders and inde-
structible steel coils; twin size. Were
$3.50 O--$l5.e5
IL Bed Springs; were $685.
Z Studio couehss wolnut-finished
metoI arms; upholstered back. Were
S34.o5 o5--$z2.95
The Palais Royal, Bedding
Fourth Floor
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RAYON. UNDIES

20 Munsinswssr Gowns and Pa
iamos Of tuck-stiteh and BoIbrio-
gan. Broken sizes in blue Or teo-
rose. Were 81 and $2.25---$l.59
20 Rayon Pantiss and Bsndeeux;
broken sizes. Were 3oe and 49c,
I9e
10 Rayon Gowns and Psjsmas
in teorose or blue; broken sizes.
Were 80 and $l.o5-------$i
Z eunnis sIsspsrs in loroe sizes.
Teoro.e and Blue. Were $2.5o-$I
5 Msrode cetton Union Suits with
buiIt-up shoulders and tight knee.
Sizes 46 and 46. Were $2.25, $l.2S
100 Reyon indies in broken sizes;
white Or teorose. Were 49e, Z fos 81
Tie Pslsis Royal, Rayos Usliss 30.
First Floor
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Housewares Reduced

Housewares Reduced
Mennins end Bewmen Toestsr- end Trey Sets; were
IS Unfinished Record cosss; $2.o8------$l.9S
10 Unfinished Pisscebinst Bookcases; $500, $3.50
Unfinished Bookcases; were $3.75--$269
II Stepiaddss; size feet; were $l.7e---s9e ST
Long HondIs WaIl Brushes; were 7oc---I5e
Corn sroems were
SO Twist-R-kieen Dust Mops; were ST $l25-----69e
IS ocsdar Split Hand Dusters; were $l----------4ee
10 Large Pestry Boards; were ST $l5e--3ee
swins-Away Ws-typs Con Openers; 81 .39--$l.zs
CHOICE: Pototo moshers, meat noets, soa boskets
kitchen towel rocks waste boskes etc Fdoy-
z3 Msssi Dust Pens; were 49e--
Tho Palais Royal Housewares Fifth Floor
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Odd Lot Yarns
Were Csc H. hall
n sc I0S

Soxony, Germantown, lingering and
Angel Crepe yarns in q wide color
assortment.
3 hsndy-Pse Pictures stamped for
smbroiderine; frome and moterioI
for making included. Were 5 .e5,
$l.es
; hendy-Pse Pieturss, nursery de-
sion; includes fFomc and moteriol
for embroiderine. Were $l---e9e
The Palds Regal, Art Nssdlswork
.. Fifth Floor
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Floor Sample Furniture

Double Bed; woInu ounwood Was
Double Bed Early American STYLE solid mops Was $24o5
Buffsts left from suites genuine mahogany maple
ounnwood Were -$i2es
ls Mite TsbIss Of SOLID MAPLE; Eody American STYLE Were
Double Bsds SOLID MAHoGANY Were $2ee5-------$ss5
Dvssser left from heheode stes genuine walnut
eumwood. Were $34.95 to $24ss
Chino cebins blonde finish solid mope left from suite Wos
S2e.o5 -$I295
Brsekfsst TabIss; white enamel finish; dopeof STYLE Were
Side chein; mahogany finish ounwood; wood seo Were
End Toblss, SOLID Maple; Eoy American Style Were
10 vaniss; have gloss mirror mahogany walnut
oumwood. Were S2o IS to $50 $l2.95
IS Dinins cha upholstered eots choice Of finishes
WOOD Were $5.95 to
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Reg. $3.50 Chenille
Spreads, $2.39

Attractive colored chenille de-
sign on natural grounds. Dou-
bic size; vorious ecIorinos.
The Palois Royal,
Bslsp,eals D.. Sscosd Floor
Evening star., 1940-03-14

1M Prs. Wide
PrisciI1o Curtoins
8 80 ri s.1'r 07c p"

~ y1s. Iosg--- ~
Pin dotted morquisstts: gold
eeru. peach, green or rose.
*|34" wide to poir (wids
enough to criss-cross).
The Palais Royal, Csrtsiss 80.
Second Floor
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TOILETRIES

pe Roymend's Mimzy Perfume; wos
$l.25 drom
Dram Perfumes; were 25c----l5e
Flowers Of Morning Toilet Weter;
wos 81 --------39e
Piekwiek Dustins Powder; wos 39e,
29e
Combs, ivory Or black; were Sc, Sc
Fleetwood Electric Showers; were
$l.95 ------------------5se
1oeth Brushes; were loc-----9e
Gum Massessss; were 25c-----9e
Aprepes Dustins Powder; wos 39c,
10e
Pineud's Gsrdsnie Perfume; wos
$l.5O ----------99e
TEyst Perfume; wos 59c-----39e
Silk Toilet Tissue; wos 69e----39e
The Palais Royal, Toilesriss -.
First Floor
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Floor Coverings Reduced

7-sx'2 FFinsd Imported Cotton Rugs copied from oeno
terms Were
Ssesss Axnster Rugs; size ex2. Perfect quo; blue design
2-sxz Wilton Rugs red We're $es
100 ove ersldsd Res Rugs size x36 inches; every wanted ene
Were $l.49-------4--------..------
5-sxz Ah-Sss Rugs in blue Were $2295-$l7.95
7iex9 ceaselsss Rugs; perfect quo discontinued poens
s-sx2 Felt Base Rugs sondod quoi Were $685. $3ss
99x2 BroedIoom Rugs; twisted all Green
15-exz Sxlo Ped Fibre Russ; discontinued pottes
Frnssd Cotton oisne Type Rugs exe $685.
800 Square Yeds Fs Base Fons eoorN 49e
Tie Pslais Royal, Rsss Fourth Floor
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Irish Linen Domosk
Dinner Cloths
$4.59

REGULARLY $3.50; size 7oxlo6;
oftfoctivs florot designs. Unhsmmed
cloths; limited duontity.
u Isvkish Beth Towels, slightly
soiIed. Were 81 ---- 5se
IS Turkish Gusst Towels; soiled.
Were soc -------------35e
II Linen crssh Luncheon Ssss; 7
pieces. Were $2.25----$l.79
s celorsd Linen Luncheon Ssts; J
pieces. Wses $4.o8----$3.5o
q Linen Tea TewsIs. Were 35e. z7e
The Palais Royal, LiSess -.
Second Floor
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rs Reg. 81 Leather
Handbags --$l.59

CoIfskin and seulptured copsskin
boos in black wine, navy, green
Or brown.
4 PestsI Boss Of scuIptured leather
in eoroI or dusty pink. Were So. 81
s PsstsI Desskin Bass in light blue,
dusty pink, eeroI and red. Were 81,
$3.50
10 Block Potent lsethsr Bsss in
top hondIs styles. Were $3---$2
Tie Palais Royal. Hasdbass...
First Floor
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SompIe Squares Of Upholstery and
Dropey Fabrics, Special 39c

ORIGINALLY ST 80 to S. yard! Remnants and SAM
pies Of various sizes, but all large enough for pillow
tops or dining room chair seots
Tie Palais Royal Curtains .. Second Floor
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GLOVES S-----47c
Reduced

Were 6oe to 81. Novelty fobries and
royon 6emberos in copper, wine,
chomois or navy. Sizes s to 7h.
Novelty Rayon Bsmbsrs Gloves in
wine, brown, purple, navy Or green.
Were 81 ------------55s
Suede Gloves in black, wine, copper
Or green. Also suede and eopeskin
combinations in block only. Were
80 Observation-Disclosures
The Pslsis Roysl, Cloves -.
First Floor.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Uninvited Guest
Is Routed by Fire

An unlimited guest who had taken
up temporary lodging in the base
ment at s22 Eighteenth street NV.
was literally smoked out of his den"
yesterday.
The janitor of the house heard
screams in the basement and rushed
down to, find a poorly dressed
stranger with his clothes on fire.
The janitor grabbed fire extin-
guisher to put out the flames. but
the intruder fed from the basement
and was last seen running down the
street beating his smoldering cloth
ing with his hands. =
The janitor then turned the ex-
tinguisher on the pile of blazing
waste paper the man apparently had
been using for . bed, and the fire
was put out by the time firemen ar
rived. Police said the stranger ap-
parsntly had fallen asleep while
smoking q cigarette. '.'
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Ludlow 10 Take War Vote
Fiqht 10 Conventions

Announcement that he intends to
bring the war referendum issue di-
rectly before the 1910 political con-
ventions was made today by Repre-
sentative Louis Ludlow Of Indiana,
author OF constitutional amend
ment. He proposed the following
planks to both the Democratic and
Republican conventions: Resolved,
that we favor a Nation wide ref
erendum before declaration of war,
except in the case of invasion or in
ternal rebellion"
This is an exact copy, he ex-
planned, of resolution unanimously
adopted by the Young Democrats Of
America at their national conven-
ton in Indianapolis In 1887. at
which James Roosevelt presided.
In q speech to the House Repre-
sentative Ludlow pleaded with the
Young Democrats, the Junior Cham
Der Of Commerce and other youth
organizations to unite in getting
this or q similar plank adopted by
the major parties, arguing that the
main responsibility is on, the youths
Of America because they are "the
makers of the America Of tomor-
row."
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Sleeper Plane Service
To Mexico Started

The breaking of q bottle Of cham
pagne by Senorita Erma Castillo
Najera, daughter of the Mexican
Ambassador, against the door of q
new Douglas airplane last night at
Washington Airport marked the
opening of Eastern Air Lines sleeper
service between Washington and the
Mexican border at Brownsville, Tex.
The plane was christened the
Mexico Flyer" The plane connects
with Pan American Airway planes
at Brownsville to the majority OF
Central and South American coun-
tries.
Among those who attended the
ceremonies were DR.. Francisco Cas-
tillo ,Najera, Mexican Ambassador;
Thomas Burke, chief, international
communications division, State De-
partment, who conveyed a message
of congratulation from Secretary
Hull; Paul H. Brattain, first vice
president and general traffic man
ager of Eastern Air Lines, and men,
bers of the Civil Aeronautics Au-
thority.
Planes to be placed in service are
the first airliners in the world to be
built initially Is sleepers.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Avory {. Smoot Dies;
Retired Policeman

Avory E. Smoot, 81, retired officer
OF the metropolitan police, died yes
terday at the home of his brother
in-law, c. p. Lancaster, Forestville,
Md, after a long illness.
Mr.. Smoot was retired in 1886, due
to physical disability, after some IS
years service. He last was on duty
at No. 7 precinct. He also served at
the Traffic Bureau and in other pre-
cincts.
A violinist, Mr.. Smoot formerly
played In orchestras at the Keller
Memorial Lutheran Church and CAL
vary Baptist Church. He was a son
of the late Capt. E. D. and Mrs. Mary
M. Smoot of Vienna, Va. Mr.. Smoot
lived there for a number of years,
until moving to Forestville last Sep
tember to stay through the winter.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Car
rie Lee Smoot; a sister, Mrs. Harry
May, and a number of nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2
pm. tomorrow In the Murray funeral
home, TAI Eleventh street Sc. Burial
will be In Epiphany Church Gene
terry, Forestville.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Slayer, Arrested Here,
Is Sentenced 10 Chair

Benjamin, Little Benny" Ertel,
IS, convicted of murder in New York
following his arrest here In June.
1888, yesterday was sentenced to die
m the electric chair at Sing Sing
Prison during. the second week of
April, the Associated Press reported.
Ertel, who grew up on New York's
East River front, must die for the
killing Of Detective Michael ]. Foley
In q restaurant holdup, the court
decreed. Three others have been
executed for their part in the slay-
ing.
Little Benny" was arrested by It.
Joseph Shimon, chief Of the pick
up squad, after he had been living
here for several months and mar
ried a District girl. While the
fugitive was held at District Jail
awaiting his return to New York,
1t. Shimon entered Ertel's apart
nent and seized quantity of bogus
money and about $1,000 worth Of
drugs, according to police records.
Ertels wife, on learning Of his
criminal record, obtained an annul-
ment In District Court, police said.
She claimed she knew, nothing Of
his underworld connections up to
the time Of his arrest.