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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-24
ROD AND STREAM
by PERRY MILLER

in the world, have two headquarters
where they meet annually, one in the
Indian Ocean for Asian, African and
Australian eels, and a place in the
sea near Bermuda for the American
and European cells.
Unlike salmon, shad and other fishes
which enter fresh water to spawn the
eel deScends streams at maturity to
spawn far at sea. The young cells
three inches or so in length, called
elvers-that enter fresh waters in the
Spring in large numbers have always
been known, but the stages of growth
between the egg and the elver were
not. These stages in which the baby
eel does not exceed three inches in
length are of comparatively recent dis
covery.
The report states that investigations
by the Danish vessel Dana in 1920
and 1921 showed that the early larval
stages of both the American and the
European eel are found only in the
Western Atlantic at depths of 900 and
900 feet. The former spawns In the
south and southwest of the Burmuda
Islands, the latter to the south and
southeast
While the American eel begins to
enter fresh water at the age Of one
year, the European species remains
three years in the larval stages be-
fore it appears as the elver in Euro
pean streams. The latter, like the
American eel, goes far inland. Fe-
males with ripe eggs are unknown, the
millions of undeveloped eggs carried
by each female not developing while
the eels linger in fresh or coastal
waters.
Eels enter all American streams from
the st. Lawrence River to tie Gulf
of Mexico. 1t is only the young cells
downstream and do not return. Both
males and females die at sea after the
first and only breeding season in their
lives. The eel is very prolific, each
female producing from 100000 to
100000 eggs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-24
DON LEON 0UTCLASSES
ALL IN JUVENILE RACE

CHICAGO, August % F.-Don
Leon, a speedy 2-year-old colt from
the Bluegrass region of Kentucky,
owned by R. w. Collins of Lexington,
galloped to an easy victory in the Chi
cago Juvenile Handicap, closing the
18-day meeting at Hawthorne today.
He won by six lengths with the Nevada
Stock Farms Siskin second and In Be-
tween, owned by Edward B. Mclean,
Washington newspaper publisher, third.
Martha Jones was fourth in the field
of II.
The race was at furlongs with
handicap weights and had gross value
of S13,425 with S9.925 going to the
winner. Don Leon carried 1872 pounds,
second top weight in the handicap, and
ran the furlongs in 1913.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-24
JAMESTOWN KEEPS
RACE SLATE CLEAN
Comedies Weight in Proving
Class in Grand Union
Hotel Stakes.

by the Associated Press.
= ARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y, Au-
gust 23.-George E. Wideners
jamestown, undefeated 2-year-
old, again gave evidence of his
class today, when, picking up the
crushing weight Of 100 pounds, he con-
coded IL to Is pounds to his field, and
scored in a drive to win the Grand
Union Hotel stakes and $12,475 over
fast Saratoga track
The brilliant performance Of the big
bay son Of st. James-Mlle. Dazzle, as
he stepped over the six furlongs in the
sensational time Of Ill As, was the
standout juvenile race of the year. 1t
was the first time that jamestown had
ever felt the sting of the lash, but the
great son of an equally great sire re-
sponded gamely to the insistent urging
Of Jockey Pony" McAtee and was going
away as he flashed past the judges
stand.
Driving hard a neck back came
Joseph E. Widener's Novelist, which
also ran second to the George Widensr
colt in the United States Hotel StaksE.
while four lengths back trailed Waiter
j. Salmon's Ladder in third place.
The Belair Studs Sir Ashley and the
Greentree Stables Anchors Aweigh
completed the field, finishing in that
order.
Victory in today's juvenile classic ran
Jamestown's undefeated string of
triumphS to four, which includes the
Saratoga Special in addition to the
United States and Grand Union Hotel
Stakes Only Vanderpool can touch
the record of the Widener flash and
he lost one decision to Harry Payne
Whitney's Equipose, although receiving
official credit for winning the race,
when the Whitney speedster was dis
qualified In turn jamestown soundly
trounced Equipoise in the Saratoga
Special.
A small but select field of I'VE
paraded to the post.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-24
VIRGINIA LETS CONTRACT
FOR 30 TENNIS COURTS

BY the Associated Press.
UNIVERSITY, Va, August as
James G. Driver, athletic director of the
University of Virginia, has let a con-
tract for the construction of 80 new
tennis courts near the memorial gym
nasium. They will be added to the Is
courts already in use behind Madison
Hall.
Lady Nancy Aston started the ball
rolling for the new tennis courts sew
eral years ago when she made a gift
of $4,000 to the athletic association with
the understanding that it would not be
used until an additional $4,000 had
been secured. The fund has just been
completed and a total of $4,000 will
be spent on the new courts.
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Naval Hospital Meets
Repair Shop TOMORROW,

The merry chase toward the cham
pionship of the weekday leagues
will continue tomorrow when Navel
Hospital and D. G. Repair shop,
winners of the Government and De-
partmental Leagues respectively,
clash at the Terminal League Park
at AIS o'clock,
After tomorrow, sandlot fans will
have q line on every one of the
six weekday loop winners in the
city series.
Peter Ingram, crack Navy Medico
mound, with Admiral" Howk catch
ing. For the Repairmen, Bob
Guethler will pitch.
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Runs-Kelley Reichard CT, Jacobs,
Steiner, Koslowski. Weinger (2). Kaun, Bur
rows Errors-Cloutier, Bronstein 60,
Reichard. Two-base hits-JacobS, Kelley.
Three-base hit-Newberry. Home run
Reichard Struck out-By Burrows. 6; by
Ly:.dbourg, 8 Base on bails-Oh Burrows,
3: on Lyndbourg, 2 saSrifices.JaG poi
lev. Prutsalis. Double plays-Burrows to
Jacobs to Weinger; Bronstein to Fudala to
Gryzbek Hits-Of Lnydbourg, 10 in 7ia in
nings; of Gryzbek, in Ia innings. Hit by
pitcher-By Lyndbourg (Kaun). Wild pitch
--Gryzbek: Passed ball-Plodzick. Left on
pires-Messrs. Donahue National League
and Barry (American League). Time OF
game-l hour and 80 minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-24
SPENGLER POST TEAM
BEATS ALEXANDRIANS

ALEXANDRIA, Va, August %
Spengler Post, American Legion cham
pions OF Washington, defeated Alex
andr1a Post, No. "a, winners of the
Virginia title, by 7-to-5 count here
today at Baggett's Park in the open
ing contest of a three-game series.
Alexandria threatened to overcome
the lead held by the visitors in the
ninth.
Mcguire. Spengler catcher, led the
Capital Legionnaires' attack with four
hits in five times at bat, including a
triDle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-24
NEW ORLEANS ANNEXES
LEGION TITLE IN WEST

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, August
% (Pl.-New Orleans came from be-
hind today in the All-Western base ball
final for the American Legion's junior
championship to defeat Long Beach,
Calf, 6 to 5. The margin of victory
one run, was scored in the last inning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-24
DEMPSEY,S FISTS TOUGH.

Jack Dempsey Is the hardest-fisted
heavyweight champion in the history
of the sport. Jack never had as much
as a sore hand in his whole career of
knocking out his big opponents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-24

Runs-Godfrey, Bruin. Cliff. Fletcher. B.
Backus,. Hurley. Mcguire. Ford, Valentine,
st1mp 1a Tsey MskiPR0
Luebhert az. r Backus Three-base hit
MgG1s sSsTfeeysEnstsT PTTb,e play
in 8ls innings; OF Boil, none in ~ innings
Hit by pitcher-By Hudson tWeitzleman)I by
Vernstein Gift. ~. Struck out-By Hudson
II; by Vernstein, 8; by BOIL, /. Balk-Hud-
SON. Winning pitcher-Vernstein. Losing
pitcher-Hudson. Umpire-Mr. Jef1rieS.
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NAVY ELEVEN TO TRAVEL.

Navy will play five grid games away
from home this year, Notre Dame at
South Bend, Princeton at Princeton,
Penn at Philadelphia and Ohio State
and Southern Methodist in Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-24
BOROTRA, TENNIS STAR,
HAS BIG YEARLY INCOME

Girls and women of France. who for
years practically took no interest in
sports. now are playing foot ball, hockey,
basket ball and running cross-country
races.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-24

The new ball park In San Francisco,
Calf, to be ready for play next Spring,
will be equipped with q night lighting
planA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-24
BOYS SWIM 2 IL MILES
WHILE SMOKING A PIPE

ZEBULON, N. c., August % (P)-
Among holders of records, list the name
of Johnny Pearce, II.
Pearce swan 212 miles, lighted pipe
| in his mouth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-24
KEEPS MOST OF CREW.

All but two members of Cornell's
championship crew, will be back for
another season.
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Totals ..36 92714 Totals ia 627 Is
Batter for Baker in ninth
S zfsE foss F0s ST.: - 8 ID 1888 Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-24

Pitcher John Sines is really delivering
the goods for the Policemen nowadays.
In his latest triumph yesterday over
the strong Skinker Eagles, the Bluecoat
ace allowed only three hits, while win
ming, to 0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-24

w WITH chilly breezes and
NA choppy waves flashing
Wv the shores of the upper
Potomac RAYMOND Rud-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-05
FRENCH CAIETY GONE
 IS AUTHORS FINDING

1 PARIS, March 5.-France no
 longer laughs, says Louis Latzarus,
 prominent author, and he can't decide why.
 | Gaiety is gone, in any case, he concludes, and like Andre Tardieu, the new premier, he counsels an
 effort to look on the bright side of things.
 [ People actually do not smile as they did a generation ago, serious
 ly says Latzarus. He finds the
 same condition everywhere, in the
 cafes. on the stage, in books and at home.
 He asserts the average French man has more money than pre- viously, has less reason to worry about public affairs and has with in his reach more pleasure than ever.
 Nevertheless, for reasons he can't fathom, Latzarus finds gloom ev- erywhere, on peoples faces, in their speech and in their writings. The better the book, today, he says, the more lugubrious it is.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-05
FLOOD WATERS SWEEP REGION
 DURING NICH II
One Hun dred Reported Drowned as River
 Breaks Dikes
RESIDENTS CAUGHT
 UNAWARES, DROWN
French Section Experi- ences Worst Flood
 Catastrophy

TOULOUSE, France, March B. One hundred or more residents of Mcssiac are believed to have per- ished it is feared, shortly after midnight when the Tarn River, swollen by floods, broke through the dike and submerged the town.
 The disaster, if confirmed, is one of the worst flood cacastrophies in France during the last century.
 Two quarters of the cities of St. Martin and St. Catherines are all most obliterated by the surge of flood waters. Residents were caught unawares and many perished as their homes collapsed above them. Others fleeing were trapped and drowned. The cities are in dark ness as the waters have destroyed the electric light facilities and gas in the mains is. reported out.
 Reports received mentioned an intermingled roar of flood, fae dull cracking of collapsing houses and futile cries of the drowning and trapped residents.
 Twenty-siX are known dead in other flooded districts in Southern France besides those in the Mossiac district
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-05
SENSATION IS CAUSED, LONDON NAVAL SESSION
American Delegation Hur- riedly Summoned for
 Important Meeting
STIMSON REAPPEARS
 AND ISSUES A CALL
Delegation Reported Agii- tated Over Events of
 Yesterday s Session

LONDON, March 5.-Ignoring ad- vice of physicians to remain at Stanimore two more days, Ameri- can Secretary of State Stimson came to London today and sum- moned an immediate meeting of the American delegation attending the London Naval Conference.
 The purpose of the call was not disclosed but 1t created a sensation
 It was disclosed at the same time that the Americans are prob ably agitated over the course of events of yesterdays meeting of the chiefs of delegations when 1t de- veloped that Hugh s. Gibson, who was acting for Secretary Stimson. vigorously opposed the program laid down for the Conference when it resumes active work, on the ground 1t Is premature and ill-advised.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-05
Flipinos Attach More
 Value to U. s. Trade

MANILA, March 5.-The post of Philippine trade commissioner in the United States has been created to protect and further the islands commercial interests.
 one of the chief duties of the commissioner will be to oppose and block, If possible. American legis- lation detrimental to Philippine trade. The creation of the post pas prompted by the Timberlake resolution, which would limit the amount of Philippine sugar permit ted to enter the United States duty free to 500.000 tons annually.
 Since the United States is the best market for Philippine prod ucts, Filipinos oppose such legisla- tion. Also, they hold that as long as the islands are under the Amer ican flag, free trade relations should be continued.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-05
MRS. EDW|NS
 PASSES AWAY
First Patient to Receive Cancer Extract Treat
 ment, Is Dead

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, March 5. Mrs. Gertrude Edwins, who was brought here by airplane from We natchee, Washington, several weeks ago to receive the newly discovered Coffey-Humber grandular extract, experimental treatment for cancer, died late yesterday in St. Mary's Hospital.
 The pain she suffered on arrival apparently left after the first in- jection of the extract.
 Blood transfusions were also giv- en.
 Physicians attending the woman said improvement following was due more to the blood transfusions and careful nursing than to the ex- tract efforts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-05
ONLY ONE SIXTH OF
 JAPAN'S LAND ARABLE

TOKYO, March 5.-Only IS per cent. of the area of Japan is cap- able of cultivation, says land survey by the government bureau of statistics.
 In this respect, the report states, Japan is less favored than any other first class nation. The Unit ed States already has 18 per cent under cultivation, England tills g per cent of her acreage, France fl per cent, Germany A yer cent, and Denmark 59 per cent.
 The volcanic upheavals which formed the Japanese islands and made their steep mountains, rocky shores and rushing streams among the most picturesque in the world, left little space that could be farm ed profitably by the prolific race that came to inhabit them. Eighty
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-05
FRANCE LEARNS
 ITS THEATRE IS
 IN DIRE STRAIT
international NswsreeD
By JOHN EVANS Associated Press Staff Writer)

PARIS, March 5.-The French theater is in bad way if one is to believe the official report of the Fine Arts commission of the cham Der of deputies.
 It is written by Jean Locquin who takes it upon himself to fix the blame on the general medio- crity of authors, the enforced par simony of theatres in casting and staging plays and the competition of the movies"
 People would rather see a good movie at a low price than a poor play at high price," says Locquin.
 It is the modernist theatre which is given credit for keeping alive the spark of life in French dra- ma and in it says this parliament tary theatrical expert, there is proof that dramatic art has with in 1t deep forces capable of re- juyenating it and, with the help of a public responsive to truth and good taste, it can surmount diff culties, conquer new means of ex- pression, adapt itself to modern stage requirements and blossom forth in a renaissance, if the goy- ernment backs it's efforts instead of paralyzing them.'
 
 And after that long flight, the keeper of showhouse appropria- tions proposes raising the ante on the subsidies given the two van guard playhouses, LAtelier and LOeuyre. Each got $4O0 apiece last year and now they are to have $500. He also proposes tax reduc- tions.
 Locquin says that theatre mana gers have been obliged by the high
 (COntiuued on Pac-. Thrael
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-05
FORD AGAINST REPEAL OF DRY
 LAWS OF U. s.
Vigorous Protest Placed Before Committee by
 Auto Manufacturer

. WASHINGTON, March 5.-Henry Ford, auto manufacturer, has plac- ed vigorous protest before the House Judiciary Committee against modification of the Eighteenth Amendment.
 Ford is placed on record that it is his conviction that the sane people of the Nation" will never see the Eighteenth Amendment re- pealed.
 The views of Ford were presented by Samuel Crowther, magazine writer, who read a telegram from Ford saying:
 "The Eighteenth Amendment is recognized by men and women of our country, and the women es- pecially, as the greatest force for comfort and prosperity in the United States and I feel sure the sane people of the Nation will never see it repealed or any dangerous modification"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-05
Storm Lashed Island
 Crumbles Slowly Away

HELIGOLAND, March 5.-This little German island, English North Sea outpost until 1890, has lost 13,000 square meters swallowed up by mountainous waves when recent fierce gales caused havoc along the west European coasts as far as Norway.
 The damage done here and to the neighboring East Frisian island chain has led the Prussian survey department to appoint a commis- sion to make scientific study Of the whole coastline to ascertain if there is any dangerous acceleration in the gradual subsistence of the German North Sea shores. It is known that the whole coast is sinking, but only at the rate of about 10 inches in the past 100 years. Coming investigations are expected to show whether the sink ing process calls for extra precau- tions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-05
RAILROAD RATES. NOW EXORBITANT' DECLARES FORD
Says Congress Should Drop Liquor Problem and
 Discuss Rates j MAKES STATEMENT
 AFTER LONG STUDY Carriers Are Already Civ en Handsome Profit
 on Investments

FORT MYERS, Florida, March 5. If Congress wishes to do con- structive work, let the members set about adjusting railroad rates and leave the Prohibition law alone.
 This is the conviction of Henry Ford.
 His impression and suggestion has been formed after many months of study of the rate situa- tion.
 Ford made known his ideas dur ing an interview as he sat in his winter office at Fort Myers. He said:
 Rates everywhere are too high. Railroad officials every so often appear with plan that they are entitled to fair returns from their investment. I believe the present rate structure gives the carriers a handsome but not less than an unjust exorbitant profit. Conveys and trucks everywhere are beati.lg down the railroads bTecause of cheaper carrying rates"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-05
UNEMPL LOVED
 ARE TO STAGE
 DISTURBANCES
World Wide Movement Is Indicated for Tomorrow
 Throughout World
WARNINGS ISSUED
 BY AUTHORITIES
France and Germany Sta- ton Police Mayor
 Walkers Statement

NEW YORK, March B. The announcement of a pro- posed worldwide dem0nstra- ton tomorrow in connection with International Unem- ployment Day" brought ex- pressions of warning against ndue disturbances from authorities in many cities both in the United States and abroad.
 Premier Tardieu has in- structed the Paris Prefect of Police that all demonstrations must be proh ei
 Police in all v+a cities will be kept on "a Ia y
 In all large lie ia Ger. many police will be kept O. duty for immediate summon ing to any trouble centers and prevent any serious re- suits growing out of expect ed Communist demonstra- tions.
 Mayor Walker of New York City has issued q warning that all demonstrations will be held only in proper plac- es." He said all riotous dem- onstrations will be suppressed at once.
 Reports from other cities, received today, indicate that authorities will be on the alert tomorrow.
 William Foster, leader of the Communist Party in Am erica, denied assertions that the demonstrations are SUD- ported by Soviet money as a of spreading Soviet propaganda in the Unite d States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-05

five per cent. of the surface is too rough or too thoroughly impreg- mated with volcanic cinders to yield rice, the staple food of the people, or the harder upland grains which eke fout the national bill of fare
 The acuteness of the Japanese food and population problem is in- creasing, for although industrializa- tion is enabling the country to support more people, the population grows by 100000 annually.
 Japan's cultivated acres total 14,- 450,000 of which 7,821 ,000 are de- voted to rice paddles. The other 6,629, 900 acres are in dry field crops, with 70 per cent devoted to wheat. barley and rape, 25 per cent. to mulberry trees for nourish- ment of silk worms and five per cent. to tea and fruits.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-05
DR. ROMIC TO TAKE CHARGE
 OF HOSPITAL
Government Institution at Anchorage to Have
 New Personnel

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, March B. Col. o. F. Ohlson, Manager of the Alaska Railroad, has returned to his headquarters here from a confer ence in Washington with the heads of the Departments. He announces a change in the personnel of tho Government Hospital in Anchorage effective May 1, when pr. J. H. Romig, of Fairbanks, becomes Chief Surgeon of the Railroad, in charge of the Government Hospital, with Dr. A. s. Walkerwiki, for the past year in charge of the hospital at Latouche, as Assistant They will succeed Dr. Rex F. Swartz, as Chief Surgeon and Dr. A. D. Haverstock, as Assistant Surgeon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-05
BORROW PISTOL,
 SHOOTS DEPUTY

LAREDO, Texas, March 5.-Bor- rowing a pistol from a Chief Dep- uty Sheriff, Mrs Elizabeth Thread gill, aged 40 years, lawyer and business woman, shot and killed the deputy in her automobile near here. The body was discovered by man and woman whose attention was at tracted to the car, parked in an out of the way place, and by a stream of blood running down one side of it.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-05
WHITE HOUSE DENIES
 UNEMPLOYMENT CONFERENCE

WASHINGTON, March 5.-The White House denied reports that President Hoover is considering calling an unemployment confer ence.
 The President let it be known today that he has given no thought to the calling of such a confer ence.
 It is said at the White House that every agency of the Govern ment is working to the best of ability to speed up construction for employment and will continue to do the utmost possible.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-05
AUBURN PRISON
 KEEPER KILLED
Is Stabbed to Death Ac- cording to Reports
 Suppress Particulars

AUBURN, N. r., March 6.-Ed ward Beckwith, principal keeper of the Auburn State Prison, has been stabbed to death in prison.
 The local Police vainly tried to reach the prison by telephone but were told all lines were in use. They were then finally told they had not been called, the Officer in Charge, said.
 Beckwith succeeded George Burn ford, killed in the Auburn Prison riot of December II.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-05
Parisian Stores Solve
 Lost Children Problem

PARIS. March 5.-Large depart ment stores are adopting loud speakers to locate children who become separated from their moth- CTS in bargain counter rushes.
 At frequent intervals voice an- nounces the name of some child who is waiting for his mother at the inquiry counter"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-05
COOLIDGE DAM IS DEDICATED;
 CALVIN TALKS
Former President Makes Direct Appeal to Peo-
 pie of Southwest

COOLIDGE DAM, Arizona, March 5.-Calvin Coolidge yesterday af- ternoon formally dedicated the great dam named in his honor and in the same breath called upon the people of the Southwest to dedi- cate themselves to the task of completing another project-Boul- der Dam.
 Coolidge spoke for 20 minutes and climaxed the dedication ceremonies by breaking over the parapet, bot tie filled with the waters of Gila River, saying: "The dam and its waters do not need dedicating- but the people gathered here who need to be dedicated"