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The Washington times., 1929-08-17
BRUTAL CHARGE
Lh|D To COP.

A three-cornered investigation is
being conducted by the Public Utih-
ties Commission, the Washington
Railway and Electric Company and
the Police Department, following the
filing of charges with the commits.
sion today that policeman drag.
ged the driver OF railway bus
from his wheel at the point Of a
revolver.
The driver, Darrell Bancroft, in
his complaint to the commission,
which Is accompanied by a sworn
affidavit of an alleged eyewitness,
stated that the policeman stopped
him at Tenth and E Streets North.
west yesterday morning aud told
him he was under arrest.
Didn't Get Ticket
According to the driver. the police.
man, whose identity has not been re-
vealed, refused to give him a ticket,
but told him that he would have to
accompany him to the First pre-.
cinct station and put up collateral
for his appearance in court
When Bancroft demurred to the
demand, stating that he was operat.
ing on schedule, and also had pas
sengers aboard, it is charged that
the policeman boarded the bus.
drawing his revolver as he did so.
During the argument between the
policeman and bus driver, it is al
legged the officer threatened to
shoot the tires off. the bus If Ban.
croft attempted to move it. In
the meantime. traffic on e Street
had jammed up.
Leaves the Scene
The policeman. according to the
complaint, finally left the bus os-
tensibly, to SO and phone for the
wagon"
In his absence Bancroft, who had
in the meantime phoned his Office
for a relief driver, entered the bus
and left the scene.
Major Henry G. Pratt. superin
tendent of police. although not
formally notified, when told of the
alleged incident, Immediately III
rected Capt. Frank Burk, OF the
First Precinct to make thorough
investigation of the charges and re
port to him Immediately.
Versions Differ
Policeman V. v. Vaughn, who
stopped the bus driver. told Lieu
tenant Lamb, of the Traffic Blu
reau. that he did not draw his re-
volver and did not treat the man
in rough manner.
According to the story told by
the policeman, he and another mo.
torcycle man were chasing a taxi
cab down Tenth Street when they
noticed the bus was being driven
in an alleged reckless manner.
When ordered to stop the driver
is purported to have told Vaughn
that he did not have any author.
ity over him and that no one else
in the Police Department did as he
was under the Public Utilities Com.
mission only.
The Washington times., 1929-08-17

BY accepting the appreciation OF
these Virginia folk. who staged a
monster barbecue for the occasion,
Mr.. Hoover thanked, the people of
the Old Dominion for going Repub-
lican for the first time in the
November election. Gov. Harry
Flood Byrd, who introduced the dis.
tinguished visitor, said:
I'm Virginia, partisanship stops
at the borders Of hospitality. and !
hope that President Hoover will feel
all Virginians today join in the
spirit in the wecome that Is ex-
tended to him by the warm. hearted
people of Madison
Mr.. Hoover revealed a little secret
in his address. He said he has
The Washington times., 1929-08-17
HooDer Talks to 5, 900
At Va. Barbecue
By GEORGE z. DURNO

+. MADISON, Va, Aug. II QNS):-Presdent Hoover and
party came down the mountain to this rural town this
morning to receive the thanks of 5000 Vgnians for select
ing this section for his weekend white House. in the
The Washington times., 1929-08-17
Log of Zeppelin
|On World Flight
Washington Timel
WEDNESDAY

r. NJ.
1O:S4-Took off from Fried
richshafen for Tokyo.
THURSDAY
A. M.
1:2O-Passed over Bay Reuth.
radioing ANS well."
l:45-Sighted over HOf.
2:45-Passed over Leipsic.
4:35-Sighted over Berlin.
8:3O-Passed over BuetOw,
pointing for Danzig.
8;55-PaSSed over Danzig.
9:O6-CrOssed over Baltic Sea.
10:15-Passed over kOenigs.
berg. i
11:0O-Sighted over Tilsit, East
Prussia.
r. Nj.
1:I5-Passed from East Prus.
sia into Lithuania.
1:30-R ehed LatVian
frontier.
2:sO-Crossed Soviet border
east OF Duenaburg.
3:OO-Graf radiOed position !
north Of Pollok, $50
miles west Of Moscow.
3:3O-Dr. Eckener radiOed
position $50 miles due
north Of Moscow. head.
ing for Arctic Circle to
avoid storms.
7:O5-Passed over Vyshnu
VOIOchek.
9:5S-F1ew over Vologda.
FRIDAY
A. Nj.
S:3O-Passed over viatlxa.
7:OtD-Over Perm. on railroad,
74O miles northeast 0f
Moscow.
l0:OO-Ship about $50 miles over
Siberian border at TiumeIl
on railroad.
r. M.
S:3O-AbOut 800 miles north
west OF Irkutsk.
SATURDAY
A. M
IL $3.50 miles due north Of
Lake Bail1al, above the
ViIyui River district.
SATURDAY
p. M.
i2:3O-RadiOgram from Graf
Zeppelin given out at
Friedrichshafen stating
ship had passed position
Of 64 north latitude 10
east longitude. which is
+. $50 miles north Of Lake
BailxaaI and 1,100 miles
from siberian coast.
The Washington times., 1929-08-17
SARATOGA

FOURTH RACE--Cyrano Baron King.
Mentferrat, Nettie Stone. Poly.
SIXTH RACE-Sunny Morn. Deploy.
Swipeller Raeburn,
Weather clear; track fast e.
The Washington times., 1929-08-17
Richmond Doctor Held
Following Girls Death

RICHMOND, Va, Aug. II u.N.Sl.
DR., Robert s. Fitzgerald, is held
by police here in connection
with the death of Miss Bertie V.
Powell. 21. Stanardsville. Va, upon
whom he is charged with perform.
ing an illegal operation.
The girl died of blood poisoning,
following the alleged operation. ac-
cordins to, acting Coroner Baker.
The Washington times., 1929-08-17

discovered why Presidents take to
fishing-the silent sport.
Apparently, the only opportunity
for refreshment of ones soul and
Qualification of ones thoughts by
solitude to Presidents Hes through
fishing" he said. AS have said
in another place, it is generally
realized and accepted that prayer
il the most personal of all human
relationships. On such occasions as
that, men and women are entitled to
be alone and undisturbed.
Next TO prayer. fishing is the
most personal relationship of man
Continued on Page 2. Column 81
The Washington times., 1929-08-17
DR.. SVO0k ASks
new TRIAL
Photo by Internal atIOnaI

COLUMBUS, Ohio. Aug. Il U.N.s)
Formal motion for a new trial for
DR.. James Howard Shook. convicted
murderer OF his coed sweetheart,
Theora Hix. was filed in criminal
court here today.
Judge Henry l.. Scarlet. presiding
Judge set Monday morning for hear
ing of the motion. If the motion is
overruled. DIR. Shook will then be
sentenced to the electric chair and
the date of execution will be fixed.
The Washington times., 1929-08-17
BANK STATEMENTS

Washington Clearing House,
S4,522, ,130.5l.
New York Clearing House bal.
ance, Sill, ZOO, 900.
New York Clearing House ex.
change, 81 ,341 900 900.
Treasury balance, $101, 81, ,6s3, 7s.
Customs receipts, $26,0S4 sS51.s&
The Washington times., 1929-08-17
ToDAY'S SCRATCHES
CONNAUGHT PARK

I FIRST 3RAEE--Elandere Field
SECOND RACE-Fire Alarm, Fret >
we'll, Crystal vapor, Edna e., Sir Bolt.
FOURTH RACE-Sunswept, Pebbles
Last Lannie Kinsman.
SEVENTH RACE-Bedford Dream,
Paranymph, Epigram, Capt. Stevenson.
Topsy S.
weather cloudy: track fast.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-12-26
s. CLAUS VISITS
 JUNEAU FRIENDS
 EARLY YESTERDAY

Santa Claus made his annual of ficial visit to the city of Juneau yesterday morning, amid furry of snow, to brighten the hearts of young and old.
 In spite of the thick weather pre- vailing Tuesday night and early yesterday morning the old boy managed to find his way from house to house and made bigger and better job than ever, according to reports.
 Ideal weather for the younger generation prevailed almost the en- tire Christmas day, although the snow turned to rain late in the afternoon.
 Outdoor Christmas trees, among them one at the corner of Front and Franklin streets, one in the yard of MT. and Mrs. John Rust gard, and another in front of the home of MT and Mrs. R. J. Som mers, added materially to the at tractiveness of the town over the holiday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-12-26
|, GOLDBERG
 PASSES AWAY
Wellknown Juneau Citizen Dies in Hospital This
 Forenoon

Lester Goldberg, one of Juneau's best known citizens, died at St.. Anns Hospital at 10 o'clock this morning, after an illness of more than two months. Cancer is said to be the cause of his death.
 Mrs. Charles Goldstein, who is now touring in the East, is his sis ter and the only near relative known.
 Lester Goldberg was born in Germany in 1869 His parents went to San Francisco while he was still a child, and he received his education and training there. He came to Juneau about 1903 and worked in the Goldstein En- porium until about a year ago, when he took position at the Chichagof Mines.
 Lester Goldberg was known for his kindly ways and his gener- osity. His contact with the public
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-12-26
RUB|O VISITING
 IN WASHINGTON
President-Elect oT Mexico Is Greeted by Distin-
 guished Party

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Presl- dent Elect Rubio, of Mexico, ac- companied by his wife and official party, has arrived here from Bal timore. Both Rubio and his wife had been undergoing treatment at the Johns Hopkins University Hos pital
 Headed by Secretary of State Stimson and his wife, Ambassador Tellez of Mexico, and three rep resentatives of the President, there wSs a distinguished gathering to greet the Mexican official
 A State dinner will be given by President Hoover Friday even- ing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-12-26

while in the employ of the Gold stein store made many friends for that institution, and he was con- sidered one of the most capable and popular salesmen in Juneau.
 MT. Goldberg entered St. Ann's Hospital on September 3 for an op- eration for cancer, and it was thought for a time that he was on the way to recovery. A short time after he suffered a relapse.
 The body is at the Juneau Young Undertaking Parlors pend- ing funeral arrangements.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-12-26
iMANNING-LAVENiK WEDDING IS HELD
 TUESDAY EVENING

Bessie c. Manning and Martin A Lavenik, well-known Juneau couple, were quietly married at 1o:30 pm. December 24 at the Lutheran n church, the Rev. Harry Allen off ciating.
 They were attended by MT. and Mrs. Claud Helgesen. The newly weds are employees of the United States Post Office here, and have been residents of this city for many years. MT. Lavenik is a member of the Juneau Fire Department.
 Send the Christmas edition of The Empire outside.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-12-26
NOME RELIEF PARTY

NOME, Alaska, Dec. 26. - Bill Graham, w. B. Miller and R. B.. Julian started off from here last Tuesday and when no word was received from them, Pilot Dorbandt and mechanician Cope took the air in a search. They found the miss ing three men at Deering.
 Word from the Nanuk is that Crosson and Gillian expected to take the air yesterday, if visibil- ity permitted, in a third search for Eielson. On two previous flights the fliers found no trace of either Eielson or Borland.
 Five hundred gallons of gasoline have been obtained from the Rus sian ship Stavrapol for flights.
 Crosson had the natives build an Arctic hangar out of snow blocks to enable warming up of the mot ors of the planes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-12-26
FIRED AT PRESIDENT
 H. YR|GOYEN
Assassination Attempt Is Made -Would-be Slay-
 CT Is Shot Down

BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 26.-Presi- dent Hipolito Yrigoyen escaped in jury last Tuesday night because the aim of a would-be assassin was faulty.
 Two of three shots fired from be- hind a wall along roadway, struck members of the Presidential party in an automobile. The third shot went wild.
 The plot at assassination also failed because of the quick action of the Presidential escort which moved down the wouldbe assassin with stream of seven shots.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-12-26
APPEAL SENT TO. MOSCOW RESULT. IN QUICK ACTION
Soviet Government Dis patches Plane with
 Shestakov as Pilot
Continued from Page One)

nally notified Senator Borah of organizing of the airplane expedi- ton. The text of the cablegram sent to Senator Borah said:
 "Stavrapol is ordinary steamer and is not an icebreaker. She is icebound herself and needs help. On December IS the Stavrapol was instructed to send out a dog team expedition for the purpose of locating Eielson but due to damaged radio the ship can only receive but not send information. The Soviet Government is organ izing an expedition by plane, head cd by a type of the Land of So- ivets. recently flown from Moscow to New York with Shestakov, re- gently returned from America, as pilot. Two airplanes located at present at Providence Bay will also participate in the search. The So- v:et Government will be happy If the purpose of the expedition is successfully achieved"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-12-26
URGENT MEDICAL
 CASE, PIT. ALTHORP

John Leary, fisherman, we'll known in Juneau, is seriously ill at Port Althorp, according to a radiogram received by Dr. w. A.. Borland from Ernest Swanson at Port Althorp Wednesday morning. No details of Leary's illness were given, but it was stated that the case was urgent and asked medical aid be sent quickly.
 pr. Borland left for Port Althorp at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning on the gasboat Yakobi.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-12-26
THANKS EXTENDED
 TO MARSHAL WHITE

Those confined in the Federal Jail in Juneau were served a spe- cial Christmas dinner yesterday and also enjoyed other forms of things that cheer. "The Boys" in greet ings to U. s. Marshal Albert White expressed appreciation to those re- sponsible for our bounteous and cheerful Christmas"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-12-26
GEORGE BROTHERS
 GIVE XMAS PARTY
 TO LOCAL KIDDIES

Santa Claus made some of Ju- neau's younger generation sing for their candy Christmas Eve when he helped George Brothers Gro- cery give away some 1900 stock ings of candy and nuts.
 From early in the evening until nearly midnight the bewhiskered gentleman acted as benefactor to hundreds of children who flocked to the Front Street store for their gifts. The George Brothers report the party complete success.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-12-26
ICordoua Celebrates
 Christnlas; Pageant
 Is Community EUent

CORDOVA, Alaska, Dec. 26.-This city celebrated Christmas with one out of every 10 citizens taking part in a Community Christmas pageant depicting the advent of Christ. One hundred persons under the direc- ton of Rev. Bingle presented the Light of the World"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-12-26
FORMER JUNEAU TEACHER
 SPENDING HOLIDAYS HERE

Miss E. Lee, who last year taught the sixth grade in the Juneau Pub lie School, but who this year is teaching in the school at Haines, is spending the holiday season in Juneau, the guest of MT. and Mrs. Frank Harris.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-12-26
STORMS AGAIN SWEEP COAST
 BRITISH ISLES
Spreads from North to Of Spanish Coast-24
 Known Dead

LONDON, Dec. 26-Heavy seas running from the Orkney Islands to Spain, in the south, is again endangering shipping and has brought a recurrence of the haz- ardous conditions of 10 days ago
 At least 24 persons are believed dead in the holiday gale which swept the British Isles and ad- joining water.
 The sun shone over Southern England with every appearance of a Spring day but ships were forced to put into every port from Scot land to Plymouth.
 Ample testimony of the fury of the flashing received from the wind and sea is seen in the disaster overtaking the Norwegian ship As laug, 580 tons register, which sank, with all aboard, off the Farallones, Spain.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-12-26
THREE FAIRCHILD
 PLANES LEAVE SEWARD

SEWARD, Alaska, Dec. 26.-The Coast Guard cutter Chelan with Canadian airmen and three Fair child planes, arrived here yester- day shortly before noon, entering Resurrection Bay in a blinding snowstorm. The transferring of the planes to flat cars of the AL aska Railroad began immediately. The pilots were in high spirits but impressed with the serious work ahead.
 With a farewell salute of pro- longed blasts to the Chelan, the Alaska Railroad train with the pilots, planes and special equip ment, left at 5:20 o'clock yesterday afternoon for Fairbanks. The Che Ian answered the locomotive whistle blasts as farewell and good luck and success of the party.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-12-26
INCOME TAX MAN HERE

John H. Clausen, of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, is here on business in connection with tho Income Tax Department. MT Clausen has recently visited towns along the Alaska Railroad. He will remain in Juneau about 30 days.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-12-26
LITTLEPAGE WILL
 VISIT HERE SOON

Jack Littlepage, formerly with the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company and the Apex-El Nido Gold Mining Company at Lisieuski Inlet, will be a visitor here soon, according to word received recently by B. D. Stewart, Federal Mine h. spector.
 After leaving Southeast Alaska a few years ago MT. Littlepage went to Siberia where he was en- ployed by the Russian-Soviet Gov ernment. He is now in Seattle, MT. Stewart said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-12-26
MATHEWS SENTENCED

Ed Mathews was sentenced to six months in the Juneau jail and was fined $500 at Petersburg December 24, for violation of the Alaska Bone Dry law. He will be brought here soon by Deputy Marshal c. V. Brown.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-12-26
BURGLAR IS SHOT, KILLED
Man Said to Be Responsible for Many Robberies,
 Is Shot Down

BERKELEY, Cal, Dec. 26.-yVil- liam Berger, aged 43, said to have been responsible for more than 40 burglaries here in the past four years, was shot and killed by off, cers Christmas Eve, after a spec tacular chase of several blocks.
 Trapped in his home by the Po- lice, Berger refused to surrender, and fled. He was shot down from bullets of Police guns.
 In the basement of the Berger home, the Police found loot valued at many thousands of dollars.
 Have you tried the Five O'Clock Dinn... Specials at Mabry's Cafe?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-12-26
ATTENrIu>

Painting, Paperhanging and Dec orating. Guaranteed First Class work only. Max H. Mieike. Phone l191. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-12-26

Old papers Ior sale aU The En- pire office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-12-26

Send the Christmas edition ot The Empire outside.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-12-26

New and select me or Christmas cards at The Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-12-26
Daily CrOss-,UOrd Puzzle

Solution of Yesterdays Puzzle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-05
Agricultural Scientists Grid for Fruit Fly Battle

riculture to establish a national defense
against entry of plant pests. Plant i'm
porters opposed the measure and 1t tool
four years of effort to get the legisla-
ton through both Houses of Congress
During these four years many pests
gained entry and became established
in this contry, these pests including the
Oriental fruit worm. japanese beetle
citrus canker, potato wart, European
corn borer camphor scale and gypsy
moth in New Jersey.
The primary object of the plant quar-
antine act is to give authority to con-
troll imports of plants and plant prod
ucts to prevent entry of pests. A list
of insects and diseased products sought
to be smuggled into the United States
and captured by the quarantine inSpec-
tors last year fills So closely printed
pages. The list includes long-tailed
mealy bugs, diamond-back moths,
cloudy-winged white flies, pickle worms,
crazy ants, Pharoah's ants and many
mites, thripS, worms and flies Of other
species.
Fruit in passengers baggage and In
ships stores frequently contain larvae
of the Mediterranean fruit fly. The
fruit flies are discovered in guavas and
oranges from the Azores; in avocados,
coffee berries, mangoes, papayaS and
tomatoes from Hawaii; in oranges
peaches. pears and prickly pears from
Italy, and in loquats from Madeira
They are found in the mails from for
eign lands by the post Office inspectors,
who cooperate in enforcing the agri-
cultural quarantine regulations.
Many measure have been taken to
destroy pests by means of arsenicals and
other poisons. but the devastation has
increased year after year. Now the
hope of the scientists is that there may
be found in the countries where the
pests originated species of parasites that
prey upon the insects. and that these
parasites, reared in great numbers in
Government laboratories, may be used
10 q. ack their hosts in this country.
The scientists report that to date APP
r~oximately 100,000,000 predatory and
'na~?ritic insects. representing as spac!eS.
have been found in Europe and released
in the Northeastern States to prey upon
lie gypsy moth. At least Is of the
species have become established here
and are attacking the insect. Similarly,
more than 100000 insects of IL species,
parasites which attack the japanese
beetle. have been imported from japan
and liberated in the United States. Sew
Continued on Seventh Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-05

ing quantities in Florida and other parts
! of the United States. The pest breeds
with enormous rapidity. a single female
depositing upward of 600 eggs. In warm
weather there may be a new generation
every month, a fccun5ity which makes
possible within single season the COM
plete destruction of crop of produce.
1t is suspected that the pest now in
Florida came from Hawaii, against the
shipment of whose fruits and vegetables
the Department of Agriculture has en-
forced rigid quarantine for many
years.
Immediately upon discovery of the
fruit fly in Florida, DR.. c. L. Marlatt,
chief Of the plant quarantine and con-
troll administration. proceeded to that
State to get first-hand information of
conditions and to cooperate with State
officials in campaign of eradication.
The State Plant Board has now mobil-
lied its entire personnel, with the OK
ception of its port guardians, in the
infested area.
Although the Mediterranean fruit fly
is largely subtropical pest, 1t Is de-
structively abundant over such range in
the Mediterranean region of Europe and
in parts of South America, Australia
and South Africa as TO indicate to the
Government entomologists the proba-
bility that it would thrive with us at
least throughout the cotton belt and
the citrus-producing regions of Califor-
MIA, Arizona and New Mexico as well as
Florida.
The pest Injuries the fruit or vegetable
only and does not attack the plant.
The eggs are deposited by the adult
within the host fruit or vegetable,
Matching into maggots, which feed on
the pulp until fun grown.
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l. tai irs' f1aI'- r"'.'N - - f. -'
! that with or1 cvc-Dt'co. thu PIN. b.
/ ~o1pl. no important pet was k|Hwn
! have r.c~;1'n cs' a''t.l-i II the Uni g..
States eub~ouuont II thu enforcement q
the FEDERAL quaron'.no act, which b.
came law in 1912. Nov, despite !le