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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-24
Simmons Is Given
Donkey, Toy Ark
AS Birthday Gifts
Fight on POrtables Is
Recalled in Presents
From Friends.

Chairman Simmons of the subcom-
mittee handling the District appropria-
ton bill in the House will be SO years
old tomorrow. Last night q number
of his personal friends caught him by
surprise in his home and helped to
celebrate the anniversary.
Because Mr.. Simmons Is such an ar
dent Republican he was presented with
a toy donkey which carried this verse
IT'S wild and woolly and full OF
fleas
"And has never been curried below
the knees.
mot from the East, but from the
West,
(which Grundy comedies to be the
g., test"
AS facetious reminder Of Mr.. Sim
mons campaign for elimination Of the
portables he was presented with a
Noah's Ark on which was printed the
sign THE First Portable"
Another toy house was tagged
Propaganda Building" referring to
Mr.. Simmons recent statement on the
floor Of the House that the portable
structures were used by school au-
thorities to stress the fact that addi-
tional funds were needed for properly
housing the school children in the
Capital. -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-24

and stained glass windows telling the
CHRISTMAS story, was the scene for Mrs
Hoover's personal distribution of fam
lily baskets" A few worthy old wom-
en- were chosen for the honor Of re-
ceiving first baskets" from her hands
Preparations had been made for a Yule-
tide miracle of good will, with food for
5000 i'll those high piled, bulgy baskets
A lady bountiful in sealSkin coat Of
the new logWood brown shade. Mrs.
Hoover has been keeping pace with Santa
and has furnished almost as MANY sur
priSeS.
Absolutely unannounced and unac-
companied by secret service men. she
arrived at the Christmas sale of the dis
abled veterans OF Walter Reed Hospital.
She bought generously, but she chose
carefully and with definite purpose. In
several instances, when an object of
art already sold caught her fancy, she
accepted no substitute, but paiG TO have
1t duplicated. Her whole manner as
sured the eagerly watching veterans
that she was not buying Just to be buy-
ing" but was evaluating the work that
went into their wares. And a disabled
Indian soldier was overjoyed when she
asked him to autograph the basket he
had woven.
she didn't just come dashine in and
go dashing right out again" was the
appreciative comment at the Thrift
Shop. permanent rummage sale" con-
Quoted by four of the Capitals charities.
For Mrs. Hoover fingered fully 20
minutes. making the rounds of the
counters, commenting on this doll and
that doll, in collection of q hundred,
before she took her own doll purchases
home to the White House to be sent to
her grandchildren.
At the "kiddie bag" party Of Central
Union Mission, where she tried so hard
to keep the packages straight and didn't
succeed. she several times put a friendly
arm across the shoulders of some E,tIe
girl. And she stopped down to talk to
Marguerite Wynkoop on her own level
when she presented her with q frowsy.
haired, long-legsed ddk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-24

to beautify and develop the Federal
city.
These experts brought out what is
known as the plan OF 1901. In the
principal phases it follows closely the
L Enfant plan. differing only in certain
respects where the growth of the city
and the advantage of new knowledge
showed the original plan to be not
feasible.
New buildings are going up and a
magnificent bridge to be known as the
Memorial Bridge is reaching across the
Potomac to link the Lincoln Memorial
with the Lee Mansion at Arlington on
the Virginia shore. A beautiful me-
mortal highway to Mount Vernon, the
home OF the first President, is being
developed. and plans are in progress for
fine parkway extending along the
Potomac, preserving its beauties and
eliminating its defects. 1t is the hope
OF Congress that most Of these projects
will have been completed in 1892, when
the National Capital Is to celebrate on
magnificent scale the 2D0th anniver-
sary OF the birth Of George Washing
ton"
Senator Capper closed his s;..irczs by
calling attention to the uttetr,.s Of
President Hoover, former r. ent
Coolidge and Secretary of the - s.
ury Mellon. in support of beauJt .:ng
the National Capital. 1t is fitting. lie
said, that the greatest nation in the
world should have the most beautiful
capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-24
DRY" GEORGIAN
FLAYS MCCORMICK
Senator Harris Says Crime
Commissioner Encourages
Law VioIatorS.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
President Hoover conferred toda,
with Senator Harris of Georgia, who
has demanded the removal from the
Law Enforcement Commission of Fed
eral Judge Paul j. Mccormick.
The Georgian, a leader among those
who have expressed dissatisfaction with
the procedure OF the commission, said
that he had been called to the White
House by Mr.. Hoover. He would make
no comment on the nature Of the dis
cussion.
Judge Paul j. Mccormick, the Geor-
gian contends, Is such a partisan
against the prohibition enforcement
law that, however honest he may be,
he Is untitled to hold office on the COM
mission.
Harris criticism followed McCor-
mick's assertions that the invasion and
search Of private dwellings without
warrants was an outstanding evil of
present prohibition enforcement and
That third degree methods, as INDUCED
IN today, are wrong"
Mccormick "DiSturbs PrOhibitiOnists."
In formal statement, Harris de-
clared that the prohibition forces of
the country will be greatly disturbed
II the President does not remove this
man, who has encouraged anti-pro-
hibitionists as well as violators of the
law"
Harris, Democrat, and an out
spoken dry" is the author of resc-
luton calling upon President Hoover
to obtain for transmittal to Congress a
preliminary report on the work of the
commission. Senator Glass, Democrat
Virginia, has Joined him in opposing
the appropriation of any more funds for
the maintenance of the commission
until report is received.
Glass Differs With Harris.
Glass. however, does not share his
view regarding Mccormick. He said in
Lynchburg. Va, last night, that it was
not his idea that the commission
was appointed to find out something
that would please any particular group
In Congress, but was appointed to as
certain the facts, regardless of the con-
clusion the facts might signify"
1t is the duty of the individual men,
bers of the commission and of the COM
mission rs a whole, he said. to report
the result OF the 1nVeSt1gatlon now Ill
progress without respect to whom 1t
would please or displease."
BOrah and Jones Interested"
Borah OF Idaho and Jones of WASH
ingtOn. both Republican 'drys," were
interested IN Judge MsCOrmick'S Views,
but would make no comment. Jones
plans an early interview with members
Of the commission to lay before them u
request for an early report.
In addition to his remarks regarding
search Of homes and "third-degree
which he said he advanced
On his own behalf and not for the
commission, Judge Mccormick said his
colleagues had concluded that two
major problems, prohibition enforce
ment and official lawlesSness, demand
settlement. He also criticized
procedure and asserted
hat the machinery of the law was an
dquated and in need Of more up-to- |
late processes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-24
BYRD PROMOTION
PLEASES HIS PARTY
News of Advancement Is Re-
Ceived With Cheers in
Little America.
BY Radio to The Star and New York Time.

BY Radio to The Star and New York Times.
LITTLE AMERICA, Antarctica, De-
cember 23.-The news that Comdr. Byrd
had been made rear admiral for his
exploration in the Antarctic caused
pleasure to every one in camp. pm
The Importance of the work done
| this season had brought to many men
the thought that possibly there would
be national recognition of it, but the
| promotion came unexpectedly and
brought happiness to every man in the
| expedition.
They were unaffectedly glad that his
work in scientific exploration, both
here and in the north, had won his
new rank.
Sends Thanks of Men.
at is, of course, not possible for me
to express how grateful 1 am" said
Admiral Byrd. 1--WE had no idea that
Congress would so generously recognize
the work Of the expedition.
What we have been able to do has
been entirely due to the earnestness and
efficiency Of the fellows who came with
me. They have devoted themselves
with complete unselfShneSs to the
success Of our enterprise.
Never was a leader more fortunate
in his men. So since it is they who
have brought this honor to me, I send
their thanks along with mine"
The first word came a few days ago
when press reports said that bill
would be introduced in Congress. Then
came word that 1t had passed the SEN
ate and last night we heard that 1t
had gone through the House quickly
and had already been signed by the
President.
There was as much jubilation as
though dangerous fight had been
smiled and said, That's greatl"
Give Congratulations.
The chief had been out for walk
on the inlet and when he came in
several men lined up by the door the.
way side-boys stand at the gangway, all
Of them grinning from ear to ear, and
unlike Side-boys began to applaud and
say, Congratulations" admiral!"
Every one in the room jumped to
his feet and stood at attention.
The new admiral knew then what
had happened and he looked a little
embarrassed as the stood there for
moment smiling.
Well" he said looking around the
room full of men, you fellows made
me rear admiral. You did the work"
Then the crowd pushed forward and
shook his hand, calling him admiral
until under the unfamiliar title he
looked as though he wanted to get out
Of sight. It was a sincerely warm and
enthusiastic feeling of congratulation
and Admiral Byrd showed that he felt
it deeply. Every one felt that 1t was
the best Christmas present the expedi-
ton could have had.
Copyright, 1929, by the New York Times
Co. and the st. Louis Pos.-DispaLch All
rights for publication reserved throughout
the world.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-24
{. 0. LEATHERWOOD
/. OF UTAH DIES HERE
Health Broken in Battle on
SWING Johnson Bill for
Boulder Dam.
BY the Associated Press.


Representative Elmer o. Leatherwood
OF Utah, died early this afternoon at
Garfield Hospital, where he had been a
patient for several weeks.
The Utah Representative was born
on a farm in Southern Ohio and was
81 years Of age.
Leatherwood's home was in Salt Lake
City. The Utah member was one of the
Republican StalwartS in the House.
For a number of years Leatherwood
was a member of both the irrigation
and public lands committees. This
brought him in contact with much of
the legislation affecting Western States,
particularly in regard to reclamation
and irrigation development.
His long fight against the Swing
Johnson bill caused a breakdown in
health several years ago and at that
time he was absent from the Capital for
an extended period.
He recovered, however, and his
friends thought he had regained the
constitution which he had prior to his
first serious illness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-24
BAND CONCERT.

BY the United States Soldiers Hons
Band Orchestra. at Stanley Hall this
M. Zimmerman. bandmaster: Anton
Pointner, assistant leader.
March, 1.-THE Rifle Range" TincoIr
Overture, 1.-THE Magic Flute" Moo ~
Entre'acte-"In a Monastery Gar
den" ........... .Kettalha,,
''Irlandias" Ctntermezzo) Teiob
Scenes from musical comedy "Giori-
anna $50. FriYnl
Chinese characteristic. "Ah Sin" Roife
Valse Lente, Magic Shadows. .Zardo
Finale. Gotta Feelin' for YOU. After
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-24
Burned Woman Left Jewels.

BOSTON, December "a R.-Jewels
valued at $1,000 and bank book show.
in safe deposit box of the first MRS. -,
Babe Ruth, who persisted In q IRE. I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-24
VESSEL RUNS ASHORE.
British Motor Ship Silverway Re.
quires Salvage Assistance,

LONDON, December "a P.-Lloyd's
advices from MacaSsar, in the Dutch
East Indies, state that the British motor
vessel Silveray, from San Francisco for
Surabaya, Java, ran ashore and requires
salvage assistance.
The Silveray. 4.535 tons gross left San
Francisco on November 10 and touched
at Los Angeles and Calcutta.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-24
SIMMONS DENIES
SCHOOL LIGHTING
BLAME IN LETTER

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-24
MRS. HOOVER TAKES
PART IN SEVERAL
CHRISTMAS EVENTS

Continued From First paee.1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-24
RECORD CHRISTMAS
MAIL HERE HANDLED
BETTER THAN EVER

Continued From First Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-24
CAPPER DESCRIBES
CITY BEAUTY. PLANS
Radio Address Also Presents
Plea for National Rep
reSentation.
Continued From First Page.)

CONTINUED From First Page.)
and vigorous Nation. Tell him that
Washington yields to no capital in its
surprising attractiveneSs.
And you also may tell him this
that Washington is being rebuilt on a
scale never dreamed of in the Old
World; that Congress soon will send to
the President for his signature a bill
authorizing the additional expenditure
of $115.O00, 900 for public building prof.
ectS in Washington. This bill brings
the amount Of the total public building
and park Fl ,gram in Washington up to
$3.50, 1000 900. d"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-24

Walter Turk. l6, of 2OO4 Perry street
northeast, was knocked from his bicvcle
by an automobile as he was riding east
on Pennsylvania avenue in front of the
oIate' war and Navy Building last eve
Hospital for a fracture of the left knee.
Inc automobile was operated by Jona-
tnan II; Brewer, 81, OF Glen road,
Joseph Ferrieria. 20, of Hyattsville.
Mo. was treated at Casualty Hospital
yesterday for decorations to his left hand
sustained when the automobile he was
driving was In collision at Thirteenth
and ID streets southeast with a car
operated by Joseph II. Sweeney, Al, of
Twenty-third street.
Others slightly hurt last night in
clude Charles E. Walker. colored 10.
OF 1882 Fourth street, and Mary Ellen
fourth street.
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26

We correct a wrong impress sion made thru our columns of last week. We reported that the Chamber of Commerce's $ proposal to the MacGregor the atre to put on a benefit show to cover delcit incurred by the boys trip to Fairbanks was refused, and that a counterprosal was made which was not acceptable to the Club, We are advised that a tentative plan was offer ed which if accepted by the Club would be of A generous na- ture but the matter had not been completed
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26
LEGAL NOTICE

Statement of the Ownership,
 Management, Circulation, etc,
 Required by the Act of Con-
 gress of August 24. 1912, of
 4. N. B. Publishing Co.,, pub
 lished weekly at Petersburg,
 Alaska, for April, 1929
 That the name and address of the publisher, editor, managing editor, and business manager is: Louis F. Paul, Petersburg, Alas ka.
 That the owner IS: (If owned by a corporation, its name and address must be stated and ad- dresses of stockholders owning or holding one per cent of more of total amount of stock If not owned by a corporation, the names and addresses of the in dividuaI owners must be given. If owned by a firm company, or other uninCOrpOrated concern, it's nameand address, as well as those of each individual mem Der, must be given) A. N B. Publishing Company. Grand Camp Alaska Native Brother hood, William L. Paul, Sam q Davis, F. D. Price, Louis F. Paul,
 That the known bondholders mortgages, and other security holders owning or holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other se- curities are: Same as above.
 That the average number of copies of each issue of this pub lication sold or distributed, thru mail sor otherwise, to paid sub cribers during the six months preceding the date shown above is -( Not required of weekly publications.
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 Sworn to and subscribed be- fore me this 1st day of April, 1929.
 (SeaD Harold F. Dawes
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The Alaskan., 1929-04-26
At the Churches At the Lutheran
w. J. Maakestad, Pastor

w. J. MdaKeStad, PaSCOr
 Sunday School with Adult Bible class meets at 10.
 There will be no services at the church on this Sunday as the pastor will conduct services at Point Agassiz.
 Choir rehearsal at the church on Tuesday and Friday evenings at eight.
 Classes in catechetical instruc tion meet with the pastor on Friday at 3;3O p. m.
 A cordial welcome to all.
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26

Mrs. Matilda Paul was called to WrangeIl this week by the death of her grandfather Talth- tohn Billy, her granWhpuqotp tahn Billy. Billy was one of the last of the few of the older In dians in WrangeI and was in his late eighties.
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26

Dan Reyburn is about town this week from the Reyburn fox ranch on Douglas Island.
 The Reyburn Brothers are putting a trawl on their boat. They plan to fish for founder for fox feed.
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26

Owen K. McManus who has been taking orders for Frigid- aire and Delco equipment left on the Estebeth for a brief trip to WrangelI.
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26

The Charles T, went down to Blind Slough, this week, to get a lathe for Tom Gardner, from the old dredge which was burn ed down there a couple of years ago.
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26

Andy and Mrs. Anderson made a trip over to Wrangell last week and left out immediately after returning to this port for their ranch near Hobart Bay.
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26

The halibut fleet reports the fatfsh more plentiful in the in side waters and not so plentiful on the outside banks.
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26

A liar has a Gorked tongue that flags in all directions. We have such tongues IA Peters burg.
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26

c. c. Mundy, local fish buyer, made a weekend trip to Wran- gell and returned on Monday afternoon. He makes the trip over in one hour and ffty-five minutes.
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26

Father Monroe left for Wran- gell on the Alameda, Wednes- day night.
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26

Steel head trout are reported as being fairly plentiful and the trout men are getting average catches The trout are report ed as being anything but plenti- full.
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26

The Estebeth made her mail run from Ketchikan to this port on time this week. An occasion to celebrate.
 The Estebeth hit a rock on her last trip south in zamovia Straits so the Carmen had to make her trip for her. The rock she tried to push out of the channel was at Old Town.
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26

Fish landings sold to Earl N Dinner for San Juan Fish Co.,: Castle, 26OO, Haida, $500, Era 33OO, all at 11-7.
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26

A few King salmon are being brought in these days. A num- Der of local trollers left during the week for Port Houghton to locate few kings from among the spawning herring there.
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26

The halibut vessel Gjoa left for markets south yesterday. She had a full fare of fatfsh on board.
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26

People who talk in t1cfr sleep should tell the truth while awake
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26

Neil Mcdonald, Wrangell fox rancher, operating on Brushy Island was a visitor in Peters burg yesterday.
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26
fill the reservoir,

MT. and Mrs. Fred Patten ar rived in town for brief visit from Five Finger Island.
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26

Johnny Sales and crew are still busy repairing the Citizens Wharf.
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26

Dangerous Dan" Aston ar rived in Petersburg yesterday and is giving the town the once over.
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26

Old Man Nature is getting ahead with the water supply at the power station dam, or vice versa. A little rainfall helped
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26

MT. and Mrs. F. M. Hunger ford were in for supplies for the Hungerford logging camp near Port Protection.
 J Meherin and oscar Hart, knights of the grip were about town visiting the trade during the week.
 MT, and Mrs. Cato Haarberg shook the dust of Petersburg from their shoes and are going to Chicago where they will lo- cate permanently
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26

Tregonning skiff, first class condition. for sale. Price S3O-
 Petersburg Cabinet Works.
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26

Recent word from Bessie Han son was that she was not doing so we'll at the Sanitarium near Seattle. She weighs 85 pounds and had temperature running up to 1O2 and 1O3 degrees.
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26

40 h,p. gas engine, fully equipped for the woods, price $11O0. In- quire of M. B. Pointer, Peters burg.
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26
Presbyterian Mission Mrs. William Tamaree, Worker
 In Charge

Sunday morning: at II o'clock regular services.
 Sunday afternoon at 200 o'clock, Sunday school.
 Christian Endeavor meets at 6::3O o'clock in the evening.
 A cordial invitation extended to all to attend the meetings. LOGGING OUTFIT FOR SALE: For Sale: Good floating house, 14x3O; 2 rooms with pantry and closet built in; good substantial sc0w. Inquire Andrew Israelson, Scow Bay.
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26

Pete Behrs arrived in town yesterday from his ranch near the south end of Rocky Pass.
The Alaskan., 1929-04-26

Bob Hurly, tonsorial artist of Wrangell was local visitor the fore part of the week. When he came he brought over TJ. Mcbride also on a brief visit
 Ernest Gomall was in town from his fox ranch on Sumner Island, Monday and Tuesday, He reports a fine increase in his business this year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-06

the Junior College, will give an illus
trated lecture on "A Visit to the Au-
gustus st. Gaudens Memorial at Cor
nish, N. H." The guests are invited
to visit the studio from 8 to $50 O'Clock
to see some Of the recent paintings OF
Miss Josephine Cochrane. Mrs. Mitchell
Carroll Is president of the league and
Mrs. o. II. P. Clark Is secretary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Levy entertain
ed a family party at dinner Sunday
followed by a reception In the residence
of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur Levy, in celebration
of their golden wedding anniversary
The living and dining rooms were taste
fully decorated with Spring flowers and
white wedding bells suspended from
golden streamers.
Those at the dinner party were Mr..
and Mrs. Adolph Levy, Mr.. and Mrs.
F. c. Lutz. Mr. and Mrs. e. H. Smith,
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Levy, Mr.. Herbert
Levy, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Alexander,
Mrs. Mary Wiley, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Reed and Mrs. Eva Chase and the
following grandchildren: Richard and
Anita Lutz, Margaret. Ruth, Arthur
and John Levy, and Robert Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Alexander Of
New York, sister and brother law
of Mr.. Levy, were among the out-of-
town guests present.
Mrs. Howard Crone and Mrs. Lucille
Amrheim of Richmond were guests
over the week end of Mrs. Sallie Crone.