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The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-30
CAPT. WILKINS ANNOUNCES HIS LATEST STUNT
Plans to Make Trip Across Arctic in New Under
 sea Craft
SUBMERSIBLE IS
 NOW BEING BUILT
Commander Is Selected for Voyage Which Will Be
 Made This Year

NEW YORK, March 30. - Capt. George H. Wilkins, who has just returned from his Antarctic ex- ploration, announced today that he is considering voyage across the North Pole in a submarine, pos- sibly this year or next.
 Commander Sloan Danenhower. technical expert of the Simon Lake Subarine Company, and who plans to navigate the craft, said the sub mersible which will be used, is now being fitted out at the company's workers at Bridgeport.
 Capt. Wilkins said the idea of a submarine trip across the Arctic Sea has been in the b-designers and explorers since 1899 when simon Lake advanced it to Stef- ansson and Peary and both con- sidered it.
 On the fact of it, it seems ris- ky. As a mathematical problem hazard consider it no more risky. even less so, than an airplane flight over the Polar Seas" said Capt. Wilkins.
 The trip will be taken in July. either this year or next and will last only two or three weeks.
 The submarine will be equipped with a special diving lock through which a diver might be sent out to blast the ship free of retaining ice. The submarine will also have a bar sloping up from the bottom to the coming tower to ease it under unseen icebergs.
 The submarine will carry a large quantity of chemicals to melt the ice.
 Capt. Wilkins said there is need for such a trip to get inforriaa- ton on the depth of the ocean and to determine if it is a conical depression of basin Data concern ing currents will also be obtained.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-30
President Acts Quickly in
 Proposed Strike

, DALLAS, Texas, March 30. Four hundred employees of the Texas Pacific Rail- way, who threatened to walk , out at 6 o'clock this morn ing, returned to their jobs } as the result of action of President Hoover late yes terday.
 } The strike order was with . drawn by officials of the Big } Four Brotherhoods after the } President issued proclama- tion creating an Emergency , Board of Inquiry to investi- gate the dispute and report findings.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-30
Good FeIEoaoship Excursion to
 1Iaskd i,l August

. SEATTLE, March 30.-The 0 second "Go ood Fellowship" c tour is to be made to Alas e ka during the summer spon- . sored by the University Com g mercial Club. The tour will
 g be made On the Dorothy . Alexander leaving Seattle 9 August 20 and stops will be 6 made at Victoria, Ketchikan, Wrangell, Taku Glacier, Ju-
 neau, Skagway and Sitka.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-30
POLAND TRIES TO
 UNTANCLE CHAOTIC
 LAWS ON DIVORCE

duced by the reclamation of the provinces which had been under German, Austrian and Russian rule has produced a condition in which many persons moving from one part of Poland to another are un- certain whether they are legally married.
 Some unhappy marriages are re- solved by obtaining annulment from the Catholic church. Others, un- able to obtain release this way,
 Continued on Page Three)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-30

Mrs. LeRoy Vestal, who with her son, Junior Vestal, has been visit ing her mother-in-law, Mrs. Ray G. Day, in Florida since December, is a northbound passenger on the steamer Yukon which left Seattle this morning
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-30

Mrs. Thomas Darby, whose hus- band died recently in Arizona, is aboard the Yukon bound for Ju- neau. She is accompanied by J. Kinghorn, associated with the late MT. Darby in the U and I Restaur- ant, who went south some time ago and remained with MT Darby until his death,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-30

H. H Post, Cashier of the First National Bank, is returning on the steamer Yukon from a months va cation trip to the Pacific Coast cities.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-30
LEAVES HOSPITAL

Mrs. James Grant, who entered St. Anns hospital for major op- eration March 15, left the hospital today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-30

Mrs. Charles Goldstein, after spending about three weeks visit ing in the States, is returning home on the Yukon, which left Seattle today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-30

Continued on Page Three)
Evening star., 1929-12-21
Dressing for Winter Sports
BY MARY MARSHALL.

Mother doubtless knows best about
many things, but when 1t comes to CIV
ing advice to active young people about
/ how to dress for Winter sports she is
likely to be all wrong. Her advice is
more likely to be worth giving If she
herself takes part in Winter sports in
spite of her 80, or 40, or so years Of age
Children contract more Winter colds
through overbundling than through be-
ing too lightly clad. The right sort of
clothes for sports wear in cool weather
are light In weight. comfortable and
secure. Goats that would be appropri-
ate for motoring in cold weather or for
spectator wear are likely to be entirely
too warm.
Feet should be protected by stout,
high shoes Of the waterproof Sort worn
over short wool socks. with cuffs, to
Keep snow or dampness from getting
into the shoes. Stockings need not be
heavy, but are best Of wool or wool and
silk, as they keep out moisture.
Lightweight woolen knickers worn
beneath a short skirt snug about the
hips, with the necessary fullness intro
duced by way Of pleats or circular cut,
are a good choice.
The coat should be of short jacket
: length. If a heavy wooden or leather
blouse is worn, no jacket is necessary.
Substantial gloves are chosen with
gauntlet cuffs drawn up over the
sleeves. fastened snugly at the wrists.
The woolen scarf should be fastened
Evening star., 1929-12-21
Today in
Washington History
By DONALD A. CRAIG.

December 21. 1855. This is the sea-
son for gifts, when most persons are
preparing lists of purchases, says The
Evening Star today.
Surely, then" adds The Star, 1--WE
do our readers service in. indicating
what to buy.
Every one enjoys Christmas parties
yet housewives rather dread the trou-
BILE of the preliminary arrangements.
Let all such engage the services OF
Gautier or Portentini, who will also
furnish such as wish only partial sup
plies. Each of them can purvey choice
dainties. luscious creams and delicacies
which melt in the mouth, and at their
we'll stocked stores are candies, con-
fectioneries and many other good things
These sweet and beautiful gifts can
also be obtained of T. Eckardt, ]. C..
Weaver, Havenner, William Gruppe
Ridenour g. Co. and Of Arney in George
town.
"There is no better Christmas gift
than a book selected with special ref
erence to the literary taste Of the per-
son for whom it is intended. Never
have we seen so many new and costly
books, or so many beautiful portfolios,
penholders. etc, as are offered by Col
Joe Shillington, Taylor SS Maury, Frank
Taylor, Gray & Ballantyne and e. K.
Lundy.
I'm the department of fancy articles
the stores of the metropolis are equal
to those of any American city and
those who visit them will admit that
they present a great display in articles
of the toilet, statuettes, table ornaments,
artistic trif1es, portmonnaies, cutlery,
perfumery and legions of other gift ar
ticles of all prices. Visit without delay
hammond, Francis or Roberts on Sew
enth street; Ellis or Mrs. Glitch on
Pennsylvania avenue, the Lakes. near
Adams Express office; w. H. Forrest.
Galligan & Son, Richey & Co. or
Hutchinson & Munro"
For jewelry The Star suggests visits
to Gait & Brothers palace store or
Semken. Samuel Lewis, M Hoffa or j.
Robinson.
THE fair daughters of Eve are busily
preparing for wedding parties. holiday
parties and other gatherings where the
whirl Of fashion and of pleasure daz-
zles their worshipers," adds The Star.
1T is said that the most beautiful as
sortment of ladies' embroideries and
other adornments are offered by Max
well & Co., Mrs. B. E. Gettings, A.
Tate, Mrs. r. G. Etchison, Mrs. Darr &
Miss Hickey, Mrs. Kroff, Nine. Devo
(at LakesO, Nine. CasSiday g. Richey
SS Co.-or at Georgetown by Miss Nc
Donald and Miss Mann"
Stores for the purchase Of gentle
mems hats and furnishing goods and
fine furs are also listed.
Evening star., 1929-12-21

sf0ned stores and dwellings Young gal
slants and girl friends, restricted TO the
pleasures of riding in horse drawn We
a1licles, chuckle decorously at the humor
sof the day and attend square dances.
THE ample gowns of the women. as they
ssaunter down the street. meeting here
sand there an acquaintance, are far
sthrow to the styles of the present F and
&c streets as We moderns know them.
A few blocks away, the tall, sublime
Lincoln is meditating silently over the
shadow which is rapidly obliterating the
speace and security of the Union. Soon
sthe placid Capital will be a hive Of
military industry. Already there are
Indications that the people are pro-
activities up on the Hill. There is less
Eayety in the city.
Christmas comes. Small children
eagerly await the arrival of Santa
sClaus. but there are heavy hearts
ssmong the elders, for the flower of the
Nation is at the battle 'front.'
Spring comes, touching the trees
with its magic brush. But Spring
s7neans renewed fighting. The Splendor
sblood of the young men of both sides.
The warm Summer days in Washing
ston. The river and the countryside
sinvite the city folks to seek the refresh
ling water and shaded lanes in the vi
scinity. But everywhere there are
sarmed camps. The blight Of war is
Bupon the earth. There are uniforms
Sn profuSion. Brilliantly attired officers
sand drab-garmented privates pass along
Fl and G streets. The less formal wom-
sen stop to chat with them.
Most of these men are homesick. They
have come to the city from New Eng
bland farms and villages perhaps Nor
snally, they never would have left their
native heath. Washington is change
1ul in wartime and they will be gone
Tomorrow.
There is a signal station out In
Georgetown. From its position one can
look across to the peaceful Virginia
hills. They do look so peaceful. but just
on the other side of them, Residents
visit the signal station and speak in
awed whispers. The National Capital is
in danger.
Comes Autumn in Washington. The
sullen winds tear the dying leaves from
The trees. Bleak and desolate are the
days now. News from the front hasn't
Evening star., 1929-12-21
DOROTHY DIX'S LETTER BOX

DEAR MISS DIXCan possibly outline the business Of being
- how to shape
an MARY
ing make imitation of herself
a
thing reasonably asked of him.
But It is far different with be successful has
proficient
n ana graces and large OF
Is a a
To begin with,
has have all Of these add pulchriude
spirited
Christmas shopping and remembering his wifes birthday
daughter and live at home
perpuay family
will the
married
addition, will be expected
bridge
DOROTHY
Evening star., 1929-12-21
MOVIES AND MOVIE PEOPLE
BY MOLLIE MERRICK.

you're not. chances are your sun has
set
Today Nils has leisure for long visits
to the desert, and leisure Is dangerous
What the plans for him are seem to be
cloudy. Some German versions being
made on his lot perhaps will give him
opportunity for foreign releases. But
unless the English is negotiable, the
fate OF any actor Is doomed, no matter
how handsome he may be-
And the criticisms on the last Garbo
silent prove that intriguing lady could
not have held out much longer in the
demoded medium.
When we have Beryl MERGERS and
Charles McNaughtons in the village to
show us what performance can really
be, some of the good old ham acting
Of the pre-talkie period will have to
cease.
II Joseph Schildkraut gives another
performance like the one I witnessed
in a pre-view yesterday, the audience
will fall into the unpleasant habit Of
laughing. And that is fatal. He was
grossly miscast AS smart-aleck Amer
ican reporter. But ham acting can be
avoided even in an uncongenial role.
The newspaper theme has been too well
done on stage and screen to permit any
Second-rate ventures now.
murray AIutISOn Is IDe ndTQ6SJ
working man on the sound stages Of
Hollywood today. This New Yorker.
garbed in sweater and dark trousers of
ordinary cut the has no time appar-
entity for the imposing tweeds of the
village directorate) is whipping the Paul
Whiteman revue into shape in rapid
time.
He has taken to the new medium like
duck to water. Mounting huge camera
cranes and being swung 80 and 40 feet
into the air. the while he sights the
shots is something vastly different from
directing New York show.
And to prove that the village brand
Of Christmas cheer isn't so puny, a
local gent rushed into the main street
police station shouting that his enemies
were shooting him in the legs with
poisoned arrows.
Investigation revealed that he he'd
fallen into a cactus bed while In the
best Of spirits.
(copyrisht, 1929, Nerth American Newspaper
Alltance.)
Evening star., 1929-12-21
The Sidewalks of Washington
BY THORNTON FISHER.

been so encouraging and the faces On
r and @ streets express the emotion OF
the hour. A few young Washington
men call upon their sweethearts, but
their respite will be brief. They win
soon return to the hammering Of the
eternal guns.
Down the Avenue in the great White
House Mr.. Lincoln strides across the
floor OF a dimly illuminated room.
Criticized and condemned, his is the
problem. Seward and Stanton, generals,
line officers and troops cannot help him
In these hours OF darkness.
Winter comes again. Christmas! The
grown-ups go about with troubled
hearts, and yet the youngsters must not
know. The small stores display attrac-
tive gifts and toys. Father will not be
home this year to set up the tree. He
is engaged in a more important enter
prise. From store to store moth9r and
children wander. There are glccful
shouts among the kids and even mothers
wanly smile.
Uncle George, brother Bill and hus-
band are at the front. What shall they
send them for Christmas? What does
a soldier want or need most. Tobacco,
ornamental gifts for them this year.
Perhaps by the time the gifts reach
them they will not-but why engage
in such distressing thoughts?
Another year and maybe they will all
be together again. But the youngsters
must not know. Their Christmas must
be as merry. Shopping must be done
early If husband and brother are to
receive their gifts in time for Christmas.
Christmas eve and thoughts of other
days. Christmas morning and the noisy
awakening of the children. They shout
and scamper eagerly for the parlor.
There are all sorts of gifts. The elders
look on and smile. They cannot betray
their feelings. They would like to know
If John and Bill received the articles
they sent and wonder what they are
doing this morning. And thus Christ
mas Is celebrated.
X II
Christmas in Washington in 1917.
F and G streets have changed. The city
is filled with strangers. The country
Evening star., 1929-12-21
Cancer of Stomach.

In the first place, nobody and no
family is immune to cancer, and in the
next place every family is bound to
have case of cancer now and then,
sooner or later, because cancer is such
a common disease and we don't know
yet what causes 1t or how to prevent it.
So every one should be prepared to
follow the ways of health If it befall
that he or she is threatened with can
Ger. Here is map for the man or
woman with cancer of the stomach or.
let us hope, only reasonable ground
for suspicion of such development.
Among 5000 patients complaining Of
stomach symptoms, only 90 had cancer
of the stomach: 295 had duodenal ul-
GERS; 81 had gastric (stomach, peptic)
ulcers; but among the entire number
of 5000 patients who came complain
ing of stomach trouble" only $50 had
anything at all the matter with the
stomach. Remember that, whether or
not your stomach lies easy.
No special symptoms point to cancer.
but among the more frequent COM
plants are constant discomfort, food
distress, diStaste for food, loss of weight,
nausea and vomiting, appearance of
blood stains in material elected and
anemia.
In one-f1fth, Of all cases the early
symptoms are not referred by the pa
tient to the stomach. In two-thirds of
all cases distress, pain, soreness or sense
Of pressure in the stomach are the first
symptoms noticed by the patient.
Loss of weight and loss of strength
are usual, but patients frequently do not
refer these symptoms to the stomach.
A lump or mass in the stomach Is
sometimes felt by the patient himself,
but such a mass Is found by medical
examination In less than half Of all
cases.
Chemical analysis Of the gastric Juice
uniformly shows q lack of the normal
free acid, though In few cases some
free acid is present after test meal.
X-ray pictures, interpreted by a COM
petent expert in that field of diagnosis.
considered in conjunction with the
clinical signs-that is, the opinion of
the attending physician-prettyd depend
ably clinch the diagnosis today. Good
doctors now advise an exploratory op-
eration-you know, look-see-when
the Roentgen picture indicates cancer.
If 1t were my stomach. I'd want to be
explored, just on the chance. Unques-
tionably certain number Of patients
are doomed to be "opened by mistake"
Evening star., 1929-12-21

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
: HOLLYWOOD, Calf, December 81
a(EA.NA.) Mabel Normand. one Of the
slast of the oSd gelatin guard, seems to
abe losing ground in her fight for life
swith the ending Of this year.
Her struggle against phthisis has been
zone OF the bravest records of colony
in which no small amount Of sacrifice
Sand pain has been written down. With
Lew Cody arranging for his first pic
sture in 1850 return after weary
s'Mickey" is relinquishing her grasp on
alife Doctors yesterday were OF the
sopinion that the end is near.
Another and gayer reminder or the
eold-time Hollywood was the presence
sat luncheon yesterday of Constance
eTalmadge and Anita LooS and John
Emerson.
. Hollywood is so young place that
Athese women are old-timers. They were
identified with the first crude merry
eattemptS at entertainment manufac-
sture in celluloid.
. Both have backed gracefully out OF
sthe gelatin struggle Anita Loos, via
sauthorship, has made the world her
splay place, specializing on the Riviera
IN
stemper of Joseph Schenck didn't indi-
scate a rosy future for her under his
sbanenr. ssgely concluded that there are
sworse things than to retire while you
Still have youth and beauty.
Anita LooS was oddly out OF the pic
sture in the village where she was part
sof the social and professional fabric foI
$50 long. Her straight little dark dress
scut very long, was typical Of larger and
smore worldly cities. So were her trim
shigh -heeled black oxfords. About heI
smilled ladies in brown and white sports
sleaEhers and vivid wool sports en-
ssemble.
Constance Talmadge Netcher wore
sdark red crepe and little red turban
beneath which her sudden brown eyes
slaughed invitingly. Two Gelatin pio-
sneers enjoying reanion.
yesterday Nils Aster was one OF the
shard-vorking leading men Of the roll
~onv That is one thinr movies rc-eI
growl about-being hard worked. Il
Evening star., 1929-12-21

Novel idea in two-piece frock for the
younger fashionables.
Style No. 875, for instance, the sepa-
rate blouse with inset chemiSette Is
gathered into band at lower edge to af-
feet smart tuck-in type.
The two-piece skirt with plated In
sets is attached to an underwaist with
the plaitS topped by inset pockets. The
sleeves are finished with Scalloped cuffs.
It combines navy blue wool crepe
with vivid red shade.
Printed wool jersey in yellow and
brown with plain yellow is ever so effec-
tive and new Paris vogue.
French blue wool jersey with contrast
of matching blue and white dotted jer-
sey Is neat and practical
It is designed in sizes 6, 8, 10, IL and
IA years. For the 8-year-old miss is
yards of 40-inch material with as yard
of 36-inch contrasting and IS yard of
lining is all that is needed.
Hunters green wool jersey self-trim-
med is ultra-new.
Printed wool challis with plain, two
tones Sportsweight linen, printed and
plain pique and tweed-like cotton prints
are appropriate.
Crepe de chine and printed sheer vel
vet are lovely for best"
For a pattern of this style, send is
cents In stamps or coin directly to The
washington Stars New York Fashion
Bureau, Fifth avenue and Twenty
ninth street, New York.
We suggest that when you send for
pattern, you inclose 10 cents additional
for a copy of our new Fall and Winter
Fashion Magazine.
Evening star., 1929-12-21
MILADY BEAUTIFUL
BY LOIS LEEDS.

ounces alcohol, / dram borate of soda
ounce cologne water. Shake we'll
90 When your hair is in a good con
ditlon the permanent wave will moi
harm your hair. Go to a reliable oper-
ator, however. Remember that after q
permanent wave, the hair and scalp
will need attention regularly to keep
them in good condition.
(O A center part with the hair
combed fiat and coiled over each ear
makes becoming coiffure for straight
hair. II you have small features and a
low forehead you may wear your hail
brushed straight back off the face anc
arranged in a fat bun or a coil or 9
French twist If 1t is long enough.
ca 1t takes time to correct these
complexion blemishes, but you will soor
overcome them with a little patience
and regular care. Continue with the
treatment that you are using and ap.
ply the following salve to the stubborn
blackheads: One dram ichthyol,
drains zinc oxide, drains powdered
starch. 3 drains petrolatum. Apply
after cleansing the skin at bedtime an6
leave on overnight. In the morning
wash the face in warm water and 9
mild soap. Rinse well and dry with 9
little friction. Apply your astringent
lotion and allow 1t to dry one the skin
Steam the face two or three times 9
week, and press out the blackheads.
LOIS LEEDS.
COlOrs for Hair Type.
Dear Miss Leeds-I have hazel eyes
blond hair and a light complexion
What colors should wear? (2) I an
20 years old, feet 3ls inches tall
What is my correct weight? A. B. N.
Answer-The following colors are be-
coming for your type: Black, cream
eggshell, pale yellow, peach, warn
browns and pinkish tans, bronze green's
reseda, medium and dark green, me.
dunn blue, gray, orchid, blue-violet
dahlia, brownish reds, Burgundy, flesh
pale pinks, turquoise blue. ~ You
ideal weight Is between 122 and III
pounds. LOIS LEEDS.
copyright, 1920
Nearly $4O0O,000 is spent each yea
on divorce cases In England.
Evening star., 1929-12-21

quats in place. Later they put a band
of gold ribbon, such as florists use,
around the wreath in Greek flllet
fashion.
The second wreath was made from
cranberries and huckleberry branches
These are quite stiff, so small branches
had to be wired to the foundation
wreath. Here again the Pages used an
old wreath stripped to its original foun-
dation ring
They took large, bright red cranber-
ries and strung four of them on q flne
green wire. The wire was twisted, so
that the berries were formed into a
cluster. These clusters were placed at
close intervals in the depths of the
feathery green wreath. They might
have used lockwood in place of buckle
berry. This wreath was tied with q bow
of scarlet ribbon.
Nancy has a leaiet on Bridge Luncheon
Menus" Send a self-addressed, stamped
envelope to Nancy Page, care of his paper,
asking for your copy.
Evening star., 1929-12-21
nattactive antepece decoration

One Of the charms OF Christmas deco
ration is that it is so familiar. Each
year pine and fir trees In variety are
used for Christmas trees, and their
branches and Sprigs for lesser decora-
ton. Ground pine and laurel leaves
find a special service in the making OF
wreaths. The former festoons gracefully
and is in demand for wall decorations:
while the glossy foliage OF the !aurel
adds l,ister and the significance OF VIC
tory. Holly supplies other glossy leaves
and cheerful red berries. Mistletoe ana
bayberry enliven the green with whlte
and pearl gray. Natural and gayly
stained everlasting flowers, poinsettlas'
milk weed pods and other seed pods
rose pips and the cones from pine. nj
and acorn trees add beauty OF color OF
form to decoration. These are 1or
Northern and temperate climes.
In the South roses and geraniums IN
full bloom and all sorts of tropical now
erS and foliage are called into play 10
give beauty and festivity to rooms. Each
section of the country has its Speclal
type OF decoration that Is used annually
at ChriStmastide.
There are special hooks and corners
wall spaces and architectural features IN
rooms that invite decoration. Among
them rnanteipie,aA and chimney corners
are prominent. The mantelshen rs