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The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-20
Greenwich Village Restau- rant Scene of Attempt
 ed Hold-Up
ONE ROBBER IS SHOT,
 ANOTHER CAPTURED
Waiter Slips Out and Gives Warning Proprietors
 Under Arrest

NEW YORK, March 20.-An at tempt by three masked men to hold-up a Greenwich Village res- taurant before midnight, resulted in the killing of one of the robbers and capture of another after pat rons had beaten him severely after a man and woman had been wounded
 The robber killed was Alfred Ma rino. He was killed by a police man who surprised the robbers in the act of searching 20 patrons in the Charles Triangle Restaurant.
 While the robbers were collecting cash and jewelry from the victims, a waiter slipped out and called Patrolman Rogers. The officer ran to the entrance of the restaurant, which was in a basement, and fired shot through the glass panel and stepped aside.
 As one robber fled through the door, he leveled his gun at Rogers but the gun jammed. Rogers fired, killing him instantly. The other robber was beaten and captured but the third escaped.
 The proprietors of the restaurant were later arrested charged with possession of liquor. Nfh
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-20
SISTER OF J. W. TROY
 DIES IN LONG BEACH

Mrs. Sarah Troy Callow, sister of John w. Troy, President of The Empire Printing Company and edi- tor and manager of The Empire. died late last week in Long Beach, Calf, from heart trouble after a lcng illness, according to tele- graphic advices received Wednes- day by Mrs. Troy. Funeral and interment were at Long Beach to- day.
 Mrs. Callow's health was pre- carious for several years. Recently she had been seriously i'll, and last week MT Troy was advised that there was no hope for her recovery. He left at once, planning to go by plane from Seattle to Long Beach. Upon his arrivel at Seattle he re- ceived word that Mrs. Callow had died He arrived in Long Beach Tuesday.
 Mrs. Callow is survived by Mir. Troy and 8 sister, Mrs. Ivor Sey- mour Stone, who also resides in Long Beach.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-20

Customary sites on rising ground occasionally coincide with the an- tielines or subterranean hills of non-porus rock that trap oil and gas. explains the American Petrol cum Institute.
 But the rest of the fable is just that. Oil men are producing oil from the midst of swamps, near the sites of sawmills, and many other strange places.
 Oil men now pay more attention to the sub-surface than surface conditions in determining whether a well shall be drilled.
 As result wells are working in swamps of Louisiana, salt domes of the gulf coast, surf of Hunting ton Beach. in California. and banks of rivers and creeks in Texas.
 But it's still true that until the drill has penetrated oilmen are un- certain of gusher or a "duster."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-20
7O-YEAR QUEST SLAYS FABLES
 OF OIL FIELDS

NEW YORK, March 2o-A TO- .year quest by the American petrol eum industry to find the key to determine the location of oil has laid a ghost or two.
 The industry still believes "oil is where the drill finds 1t" but has been compelled by the weight Of evidence to reject the admonition to drill near churches and ceme- teries; keep away from sawmills and swamps7
 IL passed into limbo along with the idea that oil wells could be To- cated by forked sticks.
 The reason is that some incredu- lous, hard-hoiled engineers with supreme faith in drills and none in fables have brought in gushers in all sorts of places around the United States.
 oil men still probe about ceme- teries but for different reason.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-20
Hoouer's Haitian
 Commission Returns; Report Tomorro1u
a

MIAMI, Florida, March 20.-Mem- bers of Hoover's Haitian Commis- sian arrived today from Haiti and immediately entrained for Wash lngton which they will reach to- morrow and have a conference with the President in the afternoon
 The members of the commission refused to disclose the nature of the report they will make to him.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-20
BERLIN RETAILERS
 RAISE CASH FROM
 STATE PAWN SHOPS

BERLIN, March 2O-Germany's poverty y-barometers the munich pal State and national pawnshops indicate that the present period cf depression is weighing heavily on shopkeepers and other small business men.
 Tn Germany pawnbroking is the business of the city, the State and the nation, as well as of any indi- viduals who care to engage in it. Thus the annual report of the State loan office sheds an inter- eSting light on the situation.
 Not only did the number of loans in 1929 exceed those of 1928 by II per cent, but the largest bor- rowers were people sin business for themselves shopkeepers, inde- pendent craftsmen and farmers. These accounted for more than 40 per cent of the years loans.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-20
ROBBERS BOILED, ATTEMPT TO H0LDUP RESTAURANT
COMMUNISTS ARE BUSY IN
 PHILIP INES
Denial of Use of Mails Is Asked by Chief of
 Constabulary

MANILA, March 20. = Charging that Communists are 'on the alert to take advantage of aything to bring about an unheaval that would permit forcing of a Soviet form of government upon the Philippines" Gen. Nathorst. Chief of Constabu- lary, has asked Governor General Davis to deny the use of the mails throughout the islands to the Pro leterian Labor Congresses.
 The request was made on March 8 but was not made public until now.
 Gen. Nathorst said there is boycott on American goods, Com munistic doctrines are being spread among the ignorant masses in the Philippines and Communists were active in the recent Manila school strikes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-20
ARRESTS MADE
 ALLEGED RING
Twelve Members of Am munition Smuggling
 Gang in Tolls

TUCSON, Arizona. March 20- John Gungl, United States Dis trict Attorney in Arizona. announc- cd that twelve members of an al- legged ring of conspirators to snug gle ammunition into Mexico from Arizona during the Mexican revo- lution in 1929, have been arrested.
 The arrests climaxed the return of secret indictments by a Federal Grand Jury, based on numerous investigations of the alleged rings 
 Philip Mohun. Clark Carr and R Polk are among those arrested. They are Americans and flew planes for the revolutionists.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-20
DEFINING IS
 CANDIDATE
 FOR SENATE
Will Announce Candidacy
 Tomorrow as Senator from Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, March 20. William Deming, President of the Tribune Publishing Company cf Cheyenne, and former member of the United States Civil SrElce Commission, will make formal announcement tomorrow Of his can- didacy for Republican Senator from Wyoming to cucceed the late Fran cis E. Warren
 Senator Warren died last Mo- vember and Patrick J. Sullivan was appointed to serve cut the un- expired term.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-20
GROUND SINKING A PUZZLE

NEW YORK Sinking and other movements of the ground above mines is little understood, says report to the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical En- gineers by Robert E. Palmer of London.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-20
LET
 FOR AIRPLANES
Army to Have 50 New At tack Planes and 3
 Bombing Planes

WASHINGTON, March 3o.-Con- tracts for 50 new attack planes and 73 bombing planes, to cost $2,- 9O9,0O0 have been let by the War Department,
 The attack planes will be built by the Curtiss Airplane Company.
 The Keystone Aircraft Corpora ton has been given the contract for the bombers. They will have two Pratt Whitney 525 horsepower air cooled engines.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-20
TODAY'S STOCK QUOTATIONS
Q % >as

NEW YORK, March 2O.-Alaska Juneau mine stock is quoted today lat 7ls, Allegehany 32A American Ice 38, Anaconda 72&, Bethlehem Steel 103s4s Central Alloys 32A General Motors 437s, Gold Dust 43#, Granby 56, Grigsby Grunow 19&, International Harvester 901a, Kennecott 55s4, Missouri Pacific 94is, National Acme 25, Packard 22A, Radio 52, Standard Brands 241s, Standard oil of California 6z, U. s. Steel 1863, Montgomery Ward 429s, Standard Oil of New Jersey 6sas, Humble oil 1041s.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-20
EXPLOSIVE MAIL

WASHINGTON-The dead letter division of the Post Office in Wash ington has an arsenal all it's own. Many weapons are received in mail that has gone astray. One loaded revolver was cooked, arranged to explode as the box was opened.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-20
COACH YOST
 IS IN FAVOR
 OF DRY LAWS
Goes on Record Before House Committee as
 Strong Supporter

WASHINGTON, March 20-Field- ing Yost vetran football coach of the University of Michigan, and Daniel Roper, who as Internal Rev enue Officer in 1921 directed en-. forcement of the National Psohibi- ton laws, were recorded today as1 supporters Of the Elghte'e n t h Amendment at the House Judiciary. Committee dry law hearing.
 Yost said Prohibition had re-. suited in less drinking among the youth of the nation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-20
SeUenty-six Persons Dead, Many Missing,
 M0uie Thedtre Fire

TOKYO, Japan, March 20.-Dis- patches to the Reno News Agency said 76 persons are known to be dead and Is are missing with scores injured as the result of a fire that destroyed a movie the atre at Kirkin, Manchuria, last night.
 The fire was caused by explo- sion of films.
 All victims are believed to have been Chinese including relatives of several prominent officials.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-20
Four Perish in Fire
 WMch Destroys Four
 Buildings in Ncntphi.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. March 20.- | The recovery of three more bodies brought to four the number of | persons known to have perished in
 a fire which destroyed four build
 ings in the business district early
 this morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-20
LITE BELTS TOR ANGLERS

BURLINGTON, N. c. = Fish fl you must, says Burlington, but wear a life preseryer. The city will furnish them to anglers fishing in Stoney Creek Basin. Belts must be worn or no permit is issued.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-20
ARTHUR JAMES BALF0UR DIES;
 LONG ILLNESS
Veteran British Statesman, With Varied Career as
 Diplomat Passes Away

WCKTNG, England, March 2O.- Earl Balfour, veteran British Statesman, died at the home of his brother, Gerald Balfour, at the age of 82 years. He had been ill a long time with laryngitis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-20
Spring Scheduled To ArriUe T0nlOrrOtU

Q Spring arrives tomorrow. Q The Vernal Equinox is Q scheduled at 3;30 o'clock to-
 . morrow morning, Eastern 6 Standard Time, and winter Q is then supposed to have Q hustled off to remain away . for this year.
 Q Q . . | o q o q Q
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-20
Trumped Wite's
 Ace; Tooth Knocked Out; He's Divorced
Assocjnfea press Photo

Q SEATTLE, March 20.-- Q William Ellis was yesterday 0 granted a divorce when he Q told the Court his wife lost 0 her temper completely, 0 hurled an alarm clock and Q knocked out one of his teeth, Q then packed his clothes and Q ordered him out of the house g after he had trunped his c wife's ace in a bridge game Q with friends.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-03-20

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-08
NAVY ACCORD HOPE
HINGES ON PACT
DESIRED BY PARIS
French Expected to With
draw Unless Negotiations
Start Next Week.
BY PAUL SCOTT MOWER.

BY wireless to The Star and Chicago Daily
News. Copyright, 1880.
LONDON, England, March 8.-The
London Naval Conference is rapidly
pressing forward into crucial stage.
The heads Of the British, American and
French delegations met this morning.
The Acknowledgements negotiations
have been resumed. Many CONVERSE
lions will be held during the week end.
Everything is now recognized to de-
pend on some sort of pact acceptable
to France. There is every reason to
believe that without such pact France
will make no further tonnage conces-
sions whatever.
It is believed, moreover, that unless
pact negotiations are started next week
on some promising basis, the French
will in effect withdraw from the con-
ference, though they might leave one
or two ofncials here as observers. For
eign Minister Aristide BRAND himself,
after sounding out thoroughly British
and American opinion, will present the
text.
Tardieu Expected Next Week.
There seems to be little doubt That
If this text is accepted, France viii
agree to real tonnage reductions-re-
auctions on such a scale that Great
Britain can readily accept them. Premier
Andre Tardieu himself is expected in
London at the end of next week to take
the final decision
What France really wants is a f1ve-
power political pact for consultation
between the naval powers here repre-
sented in case a breach Of world peace
is threatened.
Faced with breakdown OF the con-
ference, owing to the French refusal TO
reduce without a pact, and to the Brit
ish and American refusal to make a
pact, Prime Minister Macdonald and
Secretary of State Stimson are study
ing the possibility of a four-power or
three-power naval treaty, that is, a
treaty leaving France out.
Italy Is Sounded Out.
The Americans have sounded out
Italy about four-power pact. The
Italian reaction was surprising to our
delegates. The Italians do not like
the idea.
Mr.. Macdonald and Mr.. Stimson are
also studying the possibility of three
power treaty. The main difficulty here
Is that if France considers such treaty
as directed against France and goes on
rapidly building, then Great Britain
VIII be obliged to build, too.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-08
SCHOOL INVOLVED
IN SMOKE CHARGES
Many Other Buildings, InCIud-
ing Capitol, Accused of
Law Violation.

The name Of the Wilson Normal
School, at Eleventh and Harvard streets.
was added today to the list of alleged vio-
lators of the smoke nuisance law, which
yesterday resulted in the issuance of a
warrant against the United States Capt.
toll. David Lynn, architect of the
Capitol, was awaiting the warrant today.
The warrants were signed by Health
Of1cer William C. Fowler.
In his drive to secure enforcement
of the law, which prohibits the emission
of dense black smoke for period of one
minute or more, Dr. Fowler has also
signed warrants against the National
Press Building, Polls Theater, the Albee
Co.'S plant at Benning. woodward &
Lothrops Department Store and the
Columbia Hospital.
Keeps School Secret.
One hundred and two warrants have
been issued for violation of the smoke
law since February /, 43 of them in
the past week.
DR.. Fowler said today that as to the
public school and the Capitol he had is
sued repeated warnings that the smoke
law WdS OCllik fAOlnbCQ dIlu IlC lClb l1ldO 11c
had done all he could in this line and
that 1t was his duty to issue the war
rants The warrants for the alleged
violation by the nublic school was issued
In the name of Jere j. Crane. first
assistant superintendent of schools in
charge of buildings and grounds.
The smoke law, which is an act passed
by Congress, provides a maximum
penalty of 500 fine for conviction.
Signed Other Warrants.
There seems to have been some sur
prise" DR.. Fowler said, that I should
have signed a warrant against the
Capitol of the United States. Some
years ago signed one against the Post
once Department and some years be-
fore that signed one against the Gov
eminent Printing Once. In both cases
conviction resulted In court.
II am no respecter of persons. am
paid to enforce the health laws and
intend to enforce this and all the other
laws intrusted to me to the best Of my
ability"
Mr.. Lynn, architect of the Capitol,
today notified District Attorney Rover
that he could not properly accept serv-
ices OF q warrant for collation. of the
smoke law because the Capitol power
plant comes under the House Office
Building Commission, of which Speaker
Longworth is chairman, so that If a
warrant Is served It should properly be
served on the Speaker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-08
WILLIAMS ENDS
NAVAL SERVICE
Admiral Leigh Announces
Resignation Will Be Signed
by Jahncke Within Week.

The United States Navy today lost its
most famous aviator when Rear Ad-
miral Richard Leigh, acting chief of
naval operations, announced that the
resignation submitted late yesterday
afternoon by Lieut.. Afford j. Williams,
jr., would be signed by Ernest Lee
Jahncke acting Secretary of the Navy,
within a week.
The resignation will become effec-
tive within two months of the date
of signing. but Williams is to go on
leave Immediately. He cleared his desk
at the Navy Department today and
began preparations to continue his rae
ing plane development with a view to
wrestling the world speed record from
Great Britain.
Earlier in the week the department
ordered Lieut.. williams to duty with
the feet, effective today. Just before
the Navy Department closed yesterday
afternoon Lieut.. Williams resignation
from the Navy was received at the Bu-
reau of Aeronautics and was placed in
the hands of Admiral Leigh.
Plans to Build Speed Plane.
His reason for resigning, Lieut.. VIII
liamS said, is ito organize a program
for building plane which win recover
the worlds aviation speed record for
the United States and thereby stimu-
late American interest in the develop
ment of high speed; and In order that
shall be free to devote my full time
and energy, without constraint, to the
accomplishment of this determination. +"
1t is Lieut.. Williams hope that he
will be able to defeat Great Britain's
entries In the next Schneider trophy
races in 1881. Great Britain has won
the trophy twice in succession and a
third victory would give that nation
permanent possession of the trophy.
1t is no secret at the Navy Depart
ment that there has been jealousy
aroused by Williams long assignment
to shore duty here in connection with
his racing plane development He is
said to be the only Navy oficer here
who has not had sea duty. It also be-
came apparent last Fall that Lieut..
Williams was meeting with opposition
from certain sources in the department
over his preparations for competition In
the Schneider Cup races in England
last September.
When the Navy Department decided
several years ago to withdraw from the
Schneider competitions, Lieut.. williams
and group of friends in civilian life
organized a private corporation to
Continued on Page 2, Column a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-08
TAFT'S CONDITION
SLIGHTLY WORSE
Apprehension Revived as PhyM-
clans Announce Poor
Night.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The announcement by William How
ard Taft's physicians today that his
condition was not quite "as favorable
as it was yesterday revived somewhat
the apprehension that had been al
layed by improvement over most OF the
past week.
Despite the slight gains the former
President has made from time 70 Time
the physicians have warned against
too much optimism.
They announced recently that they
had abandoned hope for his recovery
and his valiant fight against the com.
plications of diseases have brought nc
indication that their opinion ma:
changed. He said, however, that I'M
less some sudden change, due TO hard.
ening of the arteries, came, ne might
live indefinitely.
The bulletin by DR.. Thomas A. Clay
tor and DR.. Francis r. Hagner, said
THE former Chief Justice has hac
. less restful night and his condition
is not quite as favorable as yesterday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-08
HOOVER BELIEVED
FAVOR|NG AIRPORT
SOUTH OF BRIDGE
Senator Bingham Goes Over
Plans for Projected
Development.

President Hoover was represented to-
day as being favorably inclined toward
the plan for the development Of .
municipal airport for the District Of
Columbia near the Virginia end of the
Highway Bridge, as it was outlined to
him by. Senator Bingham Of oonnecti-
cut, chairman Of the congressional joint
commission appointed TO provide such
an airport for the National Capital.
This was the impression gained by
the Connecticut Senator following q
long conference with the President at
the White House, during which time
the proposition to develop the airport
at that particular site was considered
in detail.
T. H. Macdonald, chief of the Bu-
reau of Roads Of the Department Of
Agriculture, was present during the ma
jor part of this conference, principally
for the purpose of explaining to the
President the relationship between the
proposed airport. the proposed WASH
ington Mount Vernon Memorial High
way and the present military road run
ming between the Highway Bridge and
the Arlington Cemetery.
Familiar With Site.
Maps. plans, photographs and other
data dealing with this project were
carefully gone over by the President.
He was said to have shown marked
familiarity with the site in question.
The President was represented as
having wanted it made very clear just
how the burden of the cost for this
project would be borne and Just what
the total approximate cost would be,
to both the Federal and the local Gov
ernments. AS president of the Wash
ington- Arlington Memorial Commission
he was especially anxious to learn
whether or not an airport at this site
would in any way interfere with the
proposed memorial highway.
He was glad to be assured that the
plans Of the latter would be in no
wise impaired. He also wanted to be
advised as to the effect that would
result from closing a portion of the
present Military Road and also regard
ing the acquiring Of portion of the
property now used by the Agriculture
Department as an experiment station
In that section. He appeared to be
satisfied with the assurances given in
regard to both these details.
Senator Bingham left the White
House feeling very optimistic as to the
outcome OF this project now that he has
discussed the subject with the President
and learned how he felt about it.
Doesn't Fear Opposition.
Senator Bingham read to the Presi-
dent the bill he has drafted for the
development of this site as an airport
He explained that some changes must
be made in 1t, principally to take care
OF the closing Of the Military road, the
taxing over Of portion of the expert.
Continued on rage 2. Column 3D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-08
Rejected Pennsylvania Will
Head Opposition to Grundy
Following Conference.
UNDERGOES PHYSICAL
TEST TO DECIDE COURSE
Labor Secretary Says His Plans
Not Dependent Upon Phila-
delphian.
Rv the Assnciated press

BY the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, March S.-William
s. Ware is preparing to announce, his
formal withdrawal as a candidate for
the United States Senate and his sup
port of Secretary of Labor James j.
Davis for the senatorial nomination
and former Attorney General Francis
Skunk Brown for the governorship, Re-
publican leaders declared here today.
Before making the anticipated an
nouncement Mr.. Ware, who arrived here
yesterday from his Winter home in st.
Lucie, Fla, today will undergo thor
ough physical examination, to deter
mine whether his physical condition is
such that he can enter and go through
a strenuous political campaign.
MIR. Ware conferred with Davis,
Brown, State Senator Samuel Salus and
William d. Douglas, who has been con-
Quoting his senatorial campaign. here
las night. After the conference, it was
said, Ware had decided to assume lead
ership of the anti-Grundy fight
throughout the State and would in
dorse Davis for Senator and Brown for
governor.
No formal statement was made on the
result of the conference.
Before leaving for Pittsburgh last
night Davis said eff and when ! shall
announce my candidacy will depend on
my talks in Pittsburgh. My course will
not depend In the least on what Mr..
Ware does"
DAVIS REMAINS SILENT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-08
ESTRANGED HUSBAND SAYS GHOST
WITH BRASS KNUCKLES TOO REAL
Judge Fails to See Connection Between Seances and
Plea for Reduction in Alimony.

, pop around on pulleys and wires and
generally are aimed to bounce on me, "
Davies complained. "Then, there's this
Little Eva. She's my wife's pet control.
For a time all she did was to libel my
reputation.
"But one night she materialized and
laid me out unconscious. And, Judge,
when woke up / had a bunch of
artificial flowers In my hand"
Just what all this had to do with
Davies plea for alimony reduction was
not made clear. At least not to Judge
Lewis, who ordered him tamcontinue
payments.