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The Washington times., 1928-10-31
IN Carl BUS
CRASH HURT

When a Washington Railway and
Electric Company bus and street
car crashed at Seventh and B SITS.
N. w. early today two men were
injured. They are Baldwin Alex;
ander, colored, 81. 1900 block OF
Twenty-second ST n. n.. and Louis
Hardel, 30 400 block of Crittenden
st. n. w. Both We're passengers on
the bus. They We're treated at Emer
gency Hospital for cuts and bruises.
According to police, the bus, driven
by Louis Wood, "a. 800 block of
Second st. n. W., was going west
on Street when it crashed into
the front of the street car.
A Washington Railway and Flee
trio Company bus was in collision
yesterday afternoon with an auto
mobile driven by j. +. Clark ~.
400 block Of q st. s. E.. at Thir-
tieth and @ SITS. N. W.. police re-
ported.
The Washington times., 1928-10-31
French Horse Wins
Newmarket Feature

NEWMARKET. England. Oct. 81.
The Cambridgeshire was won here
this afternoon by Palajs Royal
Baytown finished second, and A. *,
Macomber's American Horse, In
sight III was third.
Palais Royal | paid 5 to l, Bay
town was quoted at Is to and In.
sight IL at 100 to s. Palais Royal /
Is q French horse, owned, trained
and ridden by the French jockey,
Allemand. Baytown is owned by
Sir Charles Hyde.
The Washington times., 1928-10-31
4 HERE To TAKE
AIR COURSE

Four Washingtonians are among
the 85 flying cadets who were desig.
mated today by the War Department
to start the advance course in. flying
instruction at Kelly Field, San
Antonio, Tex, November /.
The men appointed from Washing
ton are Reginald +. G. Vance, Byron
$. Warner, Edwin NJ. Day and
Charles w. Alverson.
Thirty-nine cadets graduated from
the primary flying school at Brooks
Field and the remaining 46 from the
flying school at March Field. Cali.
fornia. Upon their graduation in
March, 1929, these cadets will re-
ceive the rating of airplane pilot and
a commission as second lieutenant
in the air corps reserve.
The Washington times., 1928-10-31
Woman Asks Annulment,
Alleging Another Wife

Mrs. Alice f. Close, 500 block
Sixth st. n. W., brought suit for
annulment of her marriage of Oc-
tober 81, 1921, to Claiborne S. Close,
1900 block Owens Pl. N. E., in
Equity Court today.
Through Attorney John Murphy,
the plaintiff alleges that at the
time of the marriage, Close de-
clared he was a widower with two
children. Later she declares she
found he had a wife from whom
he had not been divorced, and who
lived in California. She asks that
she be allowed to resume her maiden
name, Alice e. Lacy.
The Washington times., 1928-10-31
Physician in Crash
Denies Drunk Charge

DR.. John Lewis Riggles, promi-
nent physician, today pleaded not
guilty and demanded jury trial
when he was arraigned in Police
Court on a charge of driving while
drunk.
The car, driven by DR.. Rirgles
police say, crashed into a machine
belonging to John B. Buckman,
5000 block Thirty.fourth St. N. w,
and nearly demolished it.
Police said Buckmans car was
knocked more than so feet, al
though the brakes were set.
The Washington times., 1928-10-31
Mrs. Wilma F. Yeager.
Seeks Absolute Divorce

Mrs. Wilma f. Yeager, 200 block
Twelfth Street s. E.. filed suit for
absolute divorce against her hus-
band Russell A. Yeager. said 20
be a resident of Wilkes Barre, Pa,
in equity court today.
They were married August H.
1921 and have no living children.
according to the petition filed by
Attorney Raymond Neadecker, who
represents the wife.
The Washington times., 1928-10-31
RASKOB OFFERS
REFORMS FOR
TARIFF
By LAWRENCE SULLIVAN
International News Service

1nteEuAIIou34 COMb CeEBle0~
NEW YORK, Oct. s1.-Drastic
revision of the existing method of
tariff making in Congress was
urged today by Chairman John J.
Raskob of the Democratic national
committee.
His plan calls for a constitutional
amendment taking the revenue
raising power from the House of
Representatives and vesting it in
a new tariff commission.
Launching a final drive for the
support of business, Raskob pledged
his influence, in the event of Gov
ernor Smiths election, to bringing
about creation of the new tariff
commission, to regulate all changes
from the existing tariff schedules.
Like Supreme Court
His plan contempIates a COM
mission, "the standing Of which
will be comparable to that of the
United States Supreme Court" he
declared.
simultaneously, In outlining his
views to a group of New York bust
ness men at Democratic national
headquarters here, Raskob declared
himself still a bear" in regard to
the stock market, predicting de-
clines after election regardless of
which party triumphs. AS chair
man of the finance committee Of
General, Motors prior to his accept
ance of the Democratic chairman
ship. Raskob's market views were
eagerly sought by Wall Street.
Raskob declared that his tariff
commission proposal was frankly
challenge to Republican propa.
ganda" which seeks to inculcate
the impression generally that a
continuance of the present era of
national prosperity is dependent
upon success Of the Republican
national ticket at the polls next
Tuesday.
Transfer Outlined
Transfer the revenue power from
the House of Representatives to
the, proposed tariff commission. he
asserted would not be difficult
should the Democrats win.
This commission" he said,
would make scientific study of
every industry to determine exactly
what degree of protection it should
Congress would be unable to en-
act any tariff provisions except
shose recommended by this commits.
sion, unless by two-thirds vote
The two.thirds vote necessar riiy
would mean that both parties
would have to be agreed upon any
legislation enacted in this way.
With our tariff laws made in
this manner. never again would it
be possible for the Republican
party, or any party, to use the
tariff as a campaign issue"
Knocks Corporations
Raskob charged that EMPLOYERS
of large groups of workers now
are striving for Republican victory
by inserting in pay enveiopes
printed matter urging Republican
success as the only certain method
OF maintaining prosperity.
he called for legislation to pre
vent large corporations from en-
! gaging in political activities.
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The Washington times., 1928-10-31
Ex-Legislator to Talk
To Civil Service League

Charles Korbly, former represen
tative from Indiana, will address a
meeting cf the League Of American
Civil Service to be held in the Pow
hatan Hotel tomorrow night.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-14

has been lef 10 the Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Co. of S.- aisle. ehzeh concern Is working oE the Narrows. and construction work Nin he started as carly in the spring as weather conditions permit. | is expected the hea. cons vii he substantial in sub stance b the sire of vessels using the Narrovs.
 Family Coming North
 Mrs. Elliott and their three daughters will leave Seattle June @ for Alaska. Major Elliott said They plan to visit the interior and Will come to Juneau to make their home in August.
 Major Elliott visited with Gen eral Nilds P Richardson and many other Alaskans and former of the Territory. n Washington General Richardson. he said, is very much interested in Territorial affairs and express ed himself as being homesiek for Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-14
SEARCH MADE FOR
 AUSTRALIAN CHAP

Advices have been received at the |. s. Marshal's office from G. H. Miller, British Consul at Skagway, requesting information of Peter James Ch:snolm Marten, missing from Sydney, Australia, since December 9, 1926. MT. Mill Ter is making search for the young man at the request of his mother.
 Marten is thought to be pass ing under an assumed name. He is 24 years of age this month; his height is six feet, two and one-half inches; he has fair hair and complexion; rounded fea- lures; blue-grey eyes; good even teeth, and is well built in pro- portion to his height.
 Any information may be sent to MT Miller or communicated to the chaps mother. Mrs. Blanche Marten, care of Norton Smith X Co.,, Ltd, Solicitors, Hunter Street, Sydney, N. s. w., Australia.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-14
CAPT. LATHR0P HERE TO TALK
 OVER CAMP AICN
Candidate for Republican National Committeeman
 Meeting Local Leaders

Capt. A E. Lathrop. pioneer in the Alaska motion picture indus try and operator of Alaska s larg- est producing coal mine located at Suntrana. arrived here last night from Seattle The purpose of his visit is to discuss with To- cal friends and political leaders his candidacy for Republican Ma tional Committeeman for the Ter ritory.
 This is the second time Capt. Lathrop has entered the political arena in the Territory during a residence of many years. He was elected on the Republican ticket as Representative from the Third Division in 1920, and served in the Legislature in 1921. Since that time he has devoted himself to expanding his theatrical hold ings in the Westward and Inter- for Alaska and in the develop ment of mine in the Healy River coal fields.
 He was engaged in a number of conferences here today relative to his campaign. Plans for this are expected to be announced prior to his departure for Ket- chikan tonight or tomorrow. It is known he plans to visit Ket- chikan. Wrangell and Petersburg before proceeding to the Vest ward and Interior.
 So far he has had little time to make any political plans. He has been kept in Seattle looking after business matters since the day his filing for the office was made. From now until the pri- mary election on April 24 he ex- poets to press his campaign.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-14
CE1IDESTER DEPUTY
 PRO. ADMINISTRATOR

T. L. Chidester, Deputy Pro- hibition Administrator for Alas ka, accompanied by Mrs. chidest- CT and their two children. re- turned to Juneau last night on the steamer Alaska from Seattle where they spent short time while the Deputy Administrator attended to official business.
 MT. Chidester said he has been assigned to take charge of the prohibition work in Alaska in accordance with his appointment as Deputy Administrator last fall. succeeding F. o. Birgfeld. He re- gently took the required civil service examination for prohibi- ton agents, the results of which have not yet been announced.
 The Deputy Administrators said he plans to make several changes Ill the personnel of the prohibi- fion force in the Territory to be announced in the near future.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-14

 OF ELKS IN
 ON SATURDAY
St. Patrick Day Dance to Commemorate Founding
 of Lodge No. APO

The annual dance given by Ju. neau Lodge No. 420. B. P o. Elks. in celebration of the founding Of the Juneau chapter. will be on St. Patriek's Day, next Saturday. March r.
 Given as gathering for Elks and their friends as the thirtieth anniversary of the founding O. the Lodge in Juneau. this dance will be one of the most important affairs by Juneau Elks during 1928.
 Dispensation was granted the Juneau Lodge on March 19. 1898. about twenty-five members con stituting the charter list. among them being Arthur K Delaney who was elected First Exalted Ruler. and N H. Wangenheiin. chosen from the list as first Sec. retary.
 The first initiation was held october 12, 1898, John T. Spickett. still all active member Of the Lodge. being the victim
 Ten years after the Lodge was founded here, on March 19, 1908, the present s33.000 home of the Juneau Elks was dedicated. Or. ficers of the building association, which raised funds for the con. struction. were: George F. For rest, chairman; F. R. Jaeger. sec retary. and B. NJ. Behrends, treas urer.
 The celebration is also in com memoration of the dedication oi the local Lodge home Lodge No 420 has made its annual anniyer sary March IT. and on this occa sion invited the general publs to participate in the festivities.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-14
BOYS ARE PAR0LED
 FROM IDAHO SCHOOL

Seven Alaska boys have been paroled from the St. Anthony In- dustrial School in Idaho in class of 3S boys, having success fully made the credits required by the school. according to ad- vices received by U. s. Marshal Albert A. White.
 The boys are: Timothy Per kins. Henry King, Peter Neke- feroff, Paul Peterson, Willard Blankenship. Moses Phillips and Sergy Verehovsky.
 Two dinners were given for the class to be paroled, by Super intendent and Mrs. D. Oya Cook, last month.
 Most of the boys of the class earned their credits in about one year according to the Superin- tendent. There was not run away in this group of boys and many had not had report.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-14
WAKEFIELD IS
 ENROUTE WEST
Pioneer Canneryman Go- ing to Evans Bay to Get
 Plant Ready for Work

To get everything in readiness for the coming packing season, Lee Wakefield, pioneer packer and herring operator, is a passen- ger aboard the steamer Alaska for Evans Bay. He has part of his crew with him and other em- ployees are now enroute north on cannery tender.
 In addition to his herring cur ing operations in the Sawmill Bay district, MT Wakefield will oper- ate a two line cannery in Evans Bay. He said he believes the sal mon runs this season will De un- usually good. Prices for all grades of fish are excellent anl there is but little carry over stock to supply the preseason demand.
 The herring plant operated by MT. Wakefield at Red Bluff Bay,
 ,aranoff Island, will senlarge it's kippering branch this year, he said. Part of the crew will leave for there in few weeks. A small cold storage room will be constructed with one machine to be used in storing the kippered herring between steamer sailings.
 MT. Wakefield. who is presi. dent of the Pacific Herring Pack CTS Association, said that organi- zation has offered it's services to the Alaskan cold storages to fur nish fish for freezing for bait. f it is desired. The Association, he said, had no intention of going into the bait supply business on it's own responsibility but would be glad to cooperate with the cold storages if they needed as sistance in getting bait supplies for next Fall and winter.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-14
HAYNES PEOPLE GO
 TO NEW DIGGINGS

A number of Haines resident, are outfitting to go into the re- cent gold strike country on Squaw Creek, near Dalton Post, accord ing to word received in Juneau to- day.
 R. J. Wiley, prominent mining man of Alaska who owned cop Der mining property in the Rainy Hollow country near Haines for years. and who is interested in the Yakataga oil fields, has lief, Haines over the Dalton trail for Squaw Creek. He was accompani ed by Charles Clayton and Paddy Duncan, the original discoverers of the ground. MT. Wiley passed through Juneau last week for Haines and said at that time he planned to visit the creek if samples of the gold from the claims and information he desired were favorable.
 Earl French and Herbert Fay Tor are outfitting with dog teams to go over the Dalton Trail tc the new diggings, and Jacl Pringle. Haines business man, f. taking party in over the trai March 20.
 A party including Mrs. J. A Pringle, Roy Clayton and Paddy Duncan recently came out to Haines from Dalton Post to pur- chase supplies. They report the Dalton Trail in excellent condi- ton. MT. Duncan brought in samples of the gold he picked up on Discovery, Claim.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-14
CABIN
 GIVEN BOOST
[ crest Service in Sym pathy with Eagle. River
 Plan Says E. P. Pond

The T. s. Forest Service in Ju- neau favors the granting of land on the Eagle River Bar to indi. yiduals or organizations wishing to use such land for pleasure re- sorts or summer camping, E. P Pond told the Lions Club at the weekly meeting at noon today in the Forget-Me-Not tea rooms.
 This information, Mir. Pond said. was given him by c. II. Flory. Commissioner. and the former urged the Lions to proceed with their work of securing an area on the Eagle River Bar preparatory to building a cabin.
 Although the Boy Scouts were the first group here to bring the matter 10 the publics attention by asking the Lions for help in con struction of log cabin at Eagle River. Mr. Pond declared the Camp Fire Girls and Boy Scouts deserved equal consideration in the matter of the use of the cabin and land at Eagle River. As fur ther inducement to forward this action. MT. Pond asserted the con struction Of such a cabin for the Lions. Scouts and Camp Fire Girls would encourage the exten- sion of the Eagle River highway.
 Literature, including song books model constitution and bylaws. and pins. were received since the last meeting by Secretary H. L. Redlingshafer The meeting to- day was opened with several songs, and the pins were dis. tributed at the conclusion of the program.
 Harry Lucas reported for the Charter Day Dinner committee, informing the members the ink ing in of the Charter was unfin- ished and action would be post poned on the affair until this work is completed, and until the Lion President. L. D. Henderson, returns from the trip on which he is leaving tonight.
 To draw np constitution and bylaws for the local organiza ton, a committee of five was ap- pointed to present such laws to the Lions at the meeting next week. Those who will work on this are: & Hellenthal, I. Gold stein, Allen Shattuck, Tom Jud- son and Wallis George
 Numerous committees are re- commended by the model bylaws received, among them being an entertainment group which serves for one month and prepares pro grams for each meeting. Harry Lucas, c. B. Rice and R. L. Der nard were appointed on this com mittee
 H. R. Shepard and Lester D Henderson, who are leaving for l Ketchikan tonight. will carry | goodwill message to the Rotary Club in Ketchikan from the Lions Club in Juneau. at the suggestion | of Mir. Shepard.
 Mary VanderLeest will accom- pany the Lions songs at the open ing of each meeting. it was an nounced today, following the rem dition of several songs in the ] Lions hook.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-14
TRONSTAD FUNERAL
 HELD HERE TODAY

Olaf Tronstad, who passed away last week from pneumonia after short illness, was buried today in the Moose Plot in Evergreen Cemetery, under the auspices of the Moose Lodge
 Regular Moose ritualistic serv- ices were held, the Rev. Harry Allen officiating. Pallbearers were: A. Haglund, K. Jonnson, Ed Samstad, John Sarnstad, Mar tin Lien and Peter Ringdal. Nels Tronstad, brother of the deceased. arrived here on the Alaska last night.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-14
AUXILIARY TO HEAR PROBATE DISCUSSED
 AT THURSDAY MEET

At the regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary tomor- row night at the Dugout. Walter B. King will address the members on the Probate Code and suggest ed alterations to it. it was an nounced today. This was said to be a subject of deep interest to the women of Alaska and one to which the Auxiliary is giving much study.
 Hostesses are arranging for a varied program for the entertain. ment of the members following the regular business session. Re treatments will be served. off eers urge all members to attend if possible to do so.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-14
SEARCHES FOR SONS

The T. 5. Cis.l Service Com mission at Washington. D. C., ae the instance of Hon. R. A. Green. NJ. C., has requested the local Civil Service organization for pos sible information concerning the whereabouts of Curtis Carl De- morest and Benjamin Franklin Demorest, sons of W. O. Demorest Of Starks, Fla. It is thought they are in the engineer service. Any information may bic given the lc. cal Civil Service organization through c. w. Skinner, or sent to Washington.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-14
SENTENCED TO 60 DAYS

Jimmie Ware. who was brought to Juneau from Tenakee by Depu- ty U. s. Marshal Noble, to an. swer charge of adultery, entered plea of guilty this morning in the U. s. Commissioners Courr. Judge Frank A Boyle sentenced Ware to serve 60 days in the To- cal federal jail.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-14

nnder contract.
 The War DepaI .nent appropria ton bill now before Congress in cludes $S25,000 for Alaska roads during the forthcoming fiscal year, Major Malcolm Elliott. President of the Alaska Road Commission, has been assured by Delegate Dan Sutherland, he said this morning. Major Elliott re- turned to Juneau last night on the steamer Alaska, after being in Washington, D. C., where he conferred with committees O. Congress concerning funds for road work in the territory.
 This amount is S175.000 less than the appropriation last year. in accordance with the general economy program relating to gov ernment work, Major Elliott said.
 The appropriation bill has not yet been passed as far as any in-
 
 Committees Interested
 "The committees of Congress were very much interested when informed of the extent that Alas ka has contributed 10 the road work in the Territory" declared Major Elliott.
 These contributions consist of amounts appropriated by the Ter ritorial Legislature and the pro portion of the Alaska Fund which is devoted to road work. The Alaska Fund is collected by Fed eral agencies but is derived from Alaska sources. During the past few years about 30 percent of the money spent on roads has come from Alaska sources.
 The committees seemed pleas ed to learn that the expenditures were made under a systmatic program under which the Terri torial and Federal projects were co-ordinated so as to avoid dupli- cation of work. plant and over head expense, or paralleling of lines,
 The attitude of the Congress- men with whom he conferred was favorable toward road work in Alaska, Major Elliott said. Their desire seems to be to extend as much aid as possible, consistent with the financial program of tho government
 Expend Funds
 With the funds carried in the appropriation for the coming sea son the Road Commission expects to take care of the maintenance of the entire system and also to inaugurate additional pieces of work in localities of most import ance
 The definite program of opera tions for the year will be an. nounced after the conference be. tween officials of the Commission and road superintendents. to be held shortly. The superintendents from various parts of the terri. tory will arrive in Juneau next week.
 The Commission expects to con tinue construction of the McKin ley Park road this summer and wilh probably have sufficient funds to extend it from 10 to 15 miles The road now extends 34 miles into the Park. Funds for this work are provided by the National Park Service which co-operates with the Commission, the latter agency doing the work.
 Rivers and Harbors
 The dredging of Wrangell Mar rows is progressing satisfactorily and the project will probably bt completed this summer according to Major Elliott. This work also includes the construction of three beaeons on behalf of the U. s Lighthouse Service. The contrac
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-14
AR. COMMISSION FUNDS EXPECTED TO BE S825,000
This Amount Assured m Appropriation Bill Says
 Major Elliott

BULLETIN-WAsHING. TON, March l4.-An allot- ment of SS5.000 for i'm provement of Wrangell Mar rows has been authorized by the Secretary of War, the money to be used to insure early completion of rock re- moval and dredging already under contract.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-14
ATTENTION

If you need a good carpenter phone 498. Hardy Andy's Shop. A. P. LAGERGREN. Prop. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-14
DOUGLAS MAN REcovERS

Jack Guerin, who received in juries to his back in a recent ac- cident at the Alaska Juneau. left the St. Ann's hospital yesterday for his home in Douglas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-14
ROGERS DUE TONIGHT

Steamer Admiral Rogers, Capt Frank Landstrom. is due in port from the Triangle Run enroute south at midnight tonight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-14

We make mems suits for s55 F. WOLLANn. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-14

Finger Waving 8 spcciM;y at he Fern Beauty Parlors. adv.