Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 99, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 September 1927 — Page 8

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ALUMNI TURN f AGAINST DRY GANGFACULTY Former Officers Say Enforcement Impossible and Urge Modification. tin United Press WASHINGTON, Sept. 2.—The strongest advocates of modification of the Volstead act at the next session of Congress will be some of the men who have tried to enforce It. At least a dozen former officials \>f the prohibition bureau have returned to private life avowed critics of existing conditions. Basing their statements on experience, these distinguished prohibition alumni maintain that the enforcement act must be changed and that the administration Is not trying seriously to enforce the law. Some urge modification of the Volstead act so as to permit a palatable beer, while others favor legislation of a tight wine. Reports reaching Washington Indicate some of the former dry executives may form an association to cooperate with existing agencies In seeking modification. Andrews Writing Book. Lincoln C. Andrews, former dry czar, is now putting his experiences into book form. It is understood he will make some rather frank disclosures of the impossibility of enforcing the present laws. ' Walton Greene, once chief of Investigators, has denounced conditions. So has Ira C. Reeves, former New Jersey administrator, charging that the government winked at violations by the politically and socially prominent. R. C. Harper, former administrator at Buffalo, left office with several parting shots for Treasury officials and the politico-drys. so did Emory R. Buckner, former New York City district attorney, who has openly stated that the Federal government is not making a serious attempt to enforce the law. Plan Active Fight Leaders of the congressional, wet bloc have compiled a record of the views of former prohibition officials. They intend to use this data in the coming fight for modification. With prohibition certain to be an issue In many State and district contests, the wets plan to make more noise at the next session than ever before. Ignoring the hope of leaders of both parties that prohibition should be a taboo subject on the eve of a presidential campaign, extremists on both sides are preparing for a running debate that may last from the opening to the closing day of the session. CONVICTS LIKE WARDEN 600 Prisoners Sign Testimonial for Retiring Official By United Press SAN RAFAEL, Cal., Sept. 2. Retiring Warden Frank Smith of San Quentin prison took with him as he left the institution yesteid:.y the felicitations of 600 “old timers ’ who had served during his administration and many of them mucl longer. The prisoners presented the warden with a testimonial signed by each one, In which they called attention to his fairness, intelligence and humane treatment. LET CHILDREN DRIVE Permit Blanks Are Being Sent Out By State Police Chief Permit blanks, allowing school children from 14 to 16 years old to drive automobiles in all except first and second class cities in the State, are being sent out to all license bureaus, R. T. Humes, State police chief announced today. The banks must be signed by a police officer and the principal of the school the child attends, Humes mid. PYTHON FIGHTS 9 MEN Reptile Puts Up Savage Battle With - Zoo Attendants By United Press ST. LOUIS, Sept. 2.—Nine men were required to control a twentythree foot python which showed fight while being moved from temporary quarters to Forest Park Zoo. R. M. Perkins, reptile expert of the park, called assistance when he nearly was knocked from nis feet as the snake began weaving back and forth. PAIR WILL WED~7n AIR Bert Acosta, Thea Rasche to Be Best Man, Bridesmaid. RIDGEFIELD PARK, N. J., Sept 2.—Miss Ina Grant Harper and Patrolman Phillip Obach of the local force are to be married in the air Saturday, with Thea Rasche, German aviatrlx, as the bridesmaid and Bert Acosta, who flew to France with Commander Byrd, as best man. Bride and bridegroom will step into the palne at the Teterboro Field. When they get to a suitable distance above the ground the plane will circle about and the Rev. Dr. Allan Mac Neill will repeat the words of the ceremony. SAVED FORD MONEY Men Who Invented Steel Hardening Device Is Buried. DETROIT, Sept. 2.—James Everett Smith, who saved $36,000,000 for £enry Ford in four years, according to Mr. Ford’s autobiographical volume, “My Life and Work," was buried Thursday at Chicopee, Mass. Mr. Smith was born in Chicopee thirty-two years ago and came here in ISIO- About five years ago he discovered anew method of hardening steel, using electric furnaces instead of gas furnaces, and it was this discovery that saved the $36,000,000 in four years.

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7th Birthday Sale of Women’s Arch Support Shoes ’ 5 2.95 Palr 500 Pairs of approved arch support strap slippers in a choice of black kid or patent. Two or three-button B styles to choose ft om. They ha\ e good flexible leather :;olcs, rubber heels and rigid steel arch support. A truly remarkable value at this low price. Sizes iy 2 to 8.

Girls' School Oxfords Paip Good solid oxfords for the school girl. in tan, guijmetal or black patent. Solid leather soles, rubber heels, neat dress lasts. Sizes 11% to 2.

Annex Store J7th Birthday Sale of 1,200 Men's Shirts ggpf| At 95C Each xtra ne quality men’s shirts—all perfectly tailored and made to fit. They Uo o 0 o <yj/{ . o ky o dare made of splendid quality materials, and the colors are entirely fast. Neat \° ° * ° *g-V Gripes, checks and novelty patterns to choose from. They have medium high collars, hand cuffs and pockets. Also neckband style, in an assortment of variegated colored patterns. All sizes from 14 to 17. As yr— N \ sorted sleeve lengths. N *or 3 a L T si.6s 9c Men's New Fall Suits A splendid assortment of new striped 1 O fi Ijjf \ patterns and new colors to choose from. y A J ' Avery special value. A splendid showing of jnen's new fall suits is offered x Jr As J in the Birthday Sale. Fine all-wool fabrics In beautiful \\ W/t Xyy J Men’s Fancy socks patterns and colors, that will appeal to men and // tm 35C , Pr ’ 3 ,**■’ $1 „ „ , >OU ” Two .nd Three Button Model. MtdStJf This lot is made up of rayon and lisle, . , f and silk and rayon mixtures. In a fine There are collegiate, conservative and young dens I mW/ZZ assortment of fast color checks, plaids. styles-all showing the latest fashion tendencies for fl f hW Q and striped patterns. All sizes from 10 fa-two and three-button models, remarkably well Ml { to 11%. Irregulars and substandards. StSTsTtoU* Boys’ Slipover Sweaters Clearance Men’s Summer Suits fIS \ $1.59 Each and $7 .95 Small . Splendid tropoline and mohair suits in sizes 35 to 48, Additional \ Part wool, snug fitting slipover cricket stouts and regulars. Cost \ sweaters in fancy stripe designs. Fine J ]l|l, ' (or school wear. Irregulars; sizes 26 to 34. ■ , m m* „ h * M]l , Boys' School Suits In M { i, Meu’. LUleUmon' Suit. $9.95 fO $14*45 Iff, \ | A half-price sale of fine mercerized Here's an extensive showing of boys' all-wool clothing—lisle union suits; strictly first quality and buUt to resist the wear imposed by sturdy school boys. In *. |i very unusual values. Sizes 34 to, 50. a good selection of styles, colors and fabrics. Two pants, "‘7l

Misses 7 School Shoes Pair Good looking oxfords for the high school or college miss. New fall patterns in black, tan or patent. Solid leather soles, rubber heels. Sizes 2% to 7.

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7th Birthday Sale of Women’s New Fall Hats Remarkably Priced at ’4.95 250 High grade hats offered at this price specially for the birthday sale. Soleils, velours, hand-made cutout felts, felts, velvets and combinations. Unusually good workmanship and materials for such a price. All accepted styles and colors, $4.95. 1,000 Felt Hats, $1.79 The best of several New York manufacturers. All styles,' colors and head sizes, $1.79. Sale of Children's Jersey Frocks, $1.95 These attractive children’s dresses have bloomers of sateen edged with jersey, collars and cuffs of contrasting colors, embroidered pockets and trimming. In shades of tan, rose, red, blue and green. Sizes 2 to 6, $1.95. Children's Coats, $5*45 to $12.95 Variety of styles, materials and colors. Infants' Coats, $2.95 Adorably dainty coats for baby. Infants' Sweaters, $1.45 Slip-on style In brown shades, effectively trimmed. Infants' Sweaters, Special, 79c All-wool, button, tie or slip-on style. Pink or blue, 79c.

Silk-to-Top Chiffon Hose Palp Exquisitely sheer chiffon hose., pure silk from top to toe, lisle reinforced at points of wear. Sizes 8 to 10. Irregulars; . assortment of shades.

Sale of Silk Chemise Sp s“ $J.59 @sl At this same low price there are also stepins. Both are f|| jH-Hf I made of good qualities of crepe de chine and silk radium || I j nicely made and very pretty. Chemise are in bodice top IJr jPp \ | |l! 1 . style with trimming of lovely lace. Stepins are both lace jjj |jZJ jj j y r ' trimmed and plain tailored. Nile, peach, pink and orchid j | n 11| I Women's Brassieres, 19c Ea. 1 1 . Choice of either bandeau or long style brassieres at this special Tr/ \ Birthday Sale price. Made of pink striped madras, with bavk closing. Sizes 30 to 44. > Sample Sale ol Eayon Undies Splendidly made rayon undies, very pretty and very durable—ofsered at this low price only because it is a sample line. v 4 GOWNS—In built-up shoulder style SLlPS—Bodice top slips with hip or in strap effect. Lace trimmed or hem; tailored or trimmed with lace or ■ tailored. * applique. CHEMISE—Bodice top style; lovely BLOOMERS—EIastic at waist and lace trimming. One model has bras- knee; reinforced crotch; plain tailored siere top. ° r trimmed with lace, or applique.

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ft Women's Better 1 Wonderful j?l Values at Sr Here’s a special group of extra flue dresses— also S] price that will create great savings. Newest autumn —some slightly flared at the hemline, straight line m< neck treatments, paneled and pleated skirts. MATERIALS —Heavy Flat —Satins Crepes —Georgettes Wonderful Models for Street , Afterx

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