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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-10

Anders Randolf, well known to many
theatergoers, died a few dARs ago in
Hollywood. He was frequently cast as
a heavy, and he appeared In "Noahs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-08
DISMISSAL OF SUIT
ON z0N|NG ASKED
Three of Commission Attack
Courts Jurisdiction in
Bugher Case.

Commissioners w. B. Ladue, Proctor
| l.. DouRherty and Sidney F. Taliaferro
three Of the Ave members Of the Zoning
Commission. yesterday asked the Dis
trict Supreme Court to dismiss the suit
of Henrietta 3. Bugher and other own
ers Of property on the north side OF x
street west OF Sixteenth street, who re-
Gently petitioned the court to compel
the commission to grant FIRST CONNER
cial classification for the property.
The three members Of the zoning
Commission attack the jurisdiction OF
the court In the matter at issue, con-
tending that the court may not review
q discretionary act Of the commission
unless the action complained Of Is pal
pably arbitrary.
Questions Court Power.
In their petition seeking a mandatory
order to the commission 70 set ASIDE It's
refusal TO change the coming the prop
erty owners contended that the refusal
by the commission in the coming case
was arbitrary and unreasonable and
amounted, in effect to deprivation OF
the rights of the plaintiffs.
The answer of the commissioners. as
set forth In the motion, filed through
Corporate Counsel w. w. Bride and
Assistant Corporation Counsel Rich
mond B. Keech, declares that the bill
seeks to invoke jurisdiction OF a court
Of equity to substitute the opinion OF
the presiding justice for that OF the
duly constituted zoning Commission as
to discretionary matter conferred
upon the commissioners by Congress;
that a judicial body lacks authority to
determine what shall be the boundary
Of a particular use" district, and that
police power Is legislative, and its pol
icy is not determined by the courts.
Hardship Is "Immaterial."
The fact that individual hardship
may result to certain owners Is imrna-
terial, the three members Of the COM
mission contend.
The motion to dismiss has been set
down for hearing before Justice Stafford
in Equity Division l January II.
The complaining owners are repre-
sented by Attorneys Peelle, Ogilby &
Lesh and Simon, Koenigsberger. Young
d Brez. Plaintiffs in the case cited the
high assessments on their property for
taxation purposes and declared that it
was not possible to use the property as
residences in manner to secure ade-
quate return based on their value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-08
BRIDGE DECORATIONS
SUITABLE TO OvERMAN
Making Arlington Span Memorial
to Grant and Lee Abandoned
~.
for Honoring of All.

Senator Overman Democratf Of
North Carolina told the Senate yester-
day that he agrees fully with the Arl-
ington Memorial Bridge Commission on
its plans for the architectural decora-
ton of the bridge.
Senator Overman last year intro
duced q resolution suggesting that
statues Of Gen. Grant and Gen. Lee be
placed at the north and south ends Of
the bridge to symbolic the bond of
friendship between the North and
South, but the bridge commission rec
commended against the proposal, EN-
phasiZing that it was desired to make
the bridge an impersonal memorial to
all heroes.
Senator Overman placed in the rec
ords letter from the Arm Of McKim,
Mead d White Of New York, the de-
signers. in which they explained how
1t is proposed to symbolic the union
between the North and the South with
appropriate inscriptions on large COL
umns on Columbia Island, and also by
other engraving at the two ends of the
bridge. Senator Overman said that IL
he had known of the comprehensive
plans for carrying out his idea he would
not have introduced the resolution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-08
CENTER MARKET YIELDS
= $117,190.26 IN RENTALS
Net Revenue Derived by Govern
ment in Past Fiscal Year
Shown in Report.

The revenue collected by the Gov
eminent in rentals at Center Market
during the last fiscal year exceeded the
routine operating expenses by $117,-
l90.26, according to an annual report
just transmitted to Congress by the De-
partment Of Agriculture, which manages
the market.
The statement showed that the rent
ais. and other fees collected amounted
to $253.o32.0l, while the expenses were
$136, 741.75.
AS the report reached Congress Chair
man Capper of the Senate District COM
n1ittee was going ahead with the writing
Of q bill TO provide for a new Center
Market when the present one is torn
down to make way for the Government
building program. Senator Capper said
he was having the bill put into proper
legislative form and expected to be ready
to introduce it before the end of this
week. The details Of the measure have
not yet been made public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-08
MAGAZINE DEDICATED
TO RACES EDUCATION
Colored Semi Quarterly Instituted
By Modern Educational and
Religious Bureau.

P1lhifcation of the American Educator.
a semi-quarterly magazine dedicated to
the practical education of the colored
rare IN America. has been instituted by
the Modern Educational and Religious
Bureau, with headquarters at 1912 Sixth
Through the magazine and other lit
erature and by educational lectures,
leaders hope to impress colored people
with the necessity Of complete under
standing and accord between the races,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-08
| Zemo
FOR SKIN IRRITATION
Do This For Painful
| Joints and Swellings

When stiffness settles in knee,
ankle, hip. elbow or finger and
causes pain. agony or distress-re-
member that Joint-Ease is one good
remedy that you can depend upon.
Just rub 1t on-its penetrating
qualities and soothing action makes
II an ideal preparation for aches,
pains and congestion.
Get q generous tube for so cents
ct any drug store in America and
II you are not completely satisfied
with the relief your money will be
returned-willingly and cheerfully.
Every day people tell Peoples Drug
Stores about the wonderful results
they get from JointSEese.-Adver-
tisement. H.. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-08
ton. and the board ordered a read

ton. and the board ordered a read
vertisement.
Permission was granted for erection
Of a sending and receiving tower on the
radio news corporation for the dis
semination Of news reports. That sec
ton was ordered changed from resi-
Dental to commercial zone. The COM
mission modified existing coming regll-
lation so as to permit structural altera =
lions made wholly within the outside
walls Of q non-conforming dwelling or
the addition of q porch. open or in
closed, when the dwelling Is used ex-
the addition does not extend over the
line Of the lot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-08
COMMUNITY GARAGE
HEARING JANUARY 5
Zoning Commission Orders Read
vertisement, Due to Errors in
Draft Of Regulation.

The District zoning Commission yes
terday set aside for q new public hear
ing February S the proposed regulation
to forbid community garages in apart
ment houses without permission from
two-thirds of adjoining property own
ers. Several errors In the draft of the
regulation were responsible for this ac-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-08

It is explained. The magazine Is fur
colored people in the South.
In lire with the teachings Of the
magazine, daily lectures are being de-
livered between and o'clock at the
assembly rooms of the bureau. Seventh
and N streets.
Bishop c. H. Oatney Of the Christ
Episcopal Church will lecture for the
remainder of the week on the subject
of Our Duty Toward Our Fellow
Man" The lectures are sponsored by
the Modern Educational and Religious
Bureau and are free to the general
public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-08
Asks $4,000 for Injuries.

The Washington Allengrade Co., 1923
p street was sued for $4,000 damages
yesterday In the District Supreme Court
by John N. Robertson, 5727 Fifth street,
inspector and assistant engineer In the
District Government, for alleged per-
soral injuries, Through Attorney John
crossing H street northeast under the
railroad viaduct June 3 last, when he
was knocked down and injured by a
motor cycle operated by an agent Of the
company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-08

For making bed
spreads, pillows and 80
either such articles for ~
the home. In plain and
neat two-tone effects. ~ =
Wanted eolOrs,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-08
Soc Rayon
CREPES
29c

Box loom quality S.
inch Fayon crepes, In
white . n d wanted
street . n d business
shades.
floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-08
Neighborhood's Pet ;
Donkey Is Hanged
By Unknown Person
By the Associated Press.

BN THF hNbUUINIUU ItHbs
DALLAS, Tex, January g.
Charcoal. pet donkey belonging to
the small son of j. Z. Barton and
beloved by all children in the
neiRhborfood, was hanged Monday
night by an unknown executioner.
The donkey was found today,
his neck twisted by q rope which
had been thrown over a beam
above his feed trough. His front
feet had been tied together so
that he could not brace himself
against the manger and possibly
break the rope.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-08

A s4s: 5e;, and $685. $3.50. s30.so
Handsome broadcloths and novelty mix
lures with beautiful collars land frequently
cuffs) of Natural Wolf, Alaskan Dog, Dyed
Opossura or Fox. Black, brown, tan and
light or. dark rnixtures-all lined with rich
crepe satin. Sizes IL to 20, SO to As, and
1S1z to 52H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-08

The three largest religious organ
izations in American Samoa are the
London Missionary Society, Catholic
Churches Of American Samoa and the
Latter Day Saints
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-08

The original of the famous Lincoln
letter, defining his attitude toward
slavery. printed in the New York Times
of 1850, has just been sold for 81 800.
The Nome nugget., 1930-03-22
INTEREST IN FAIR INCREASING
 TO FEVER PITCH

The first annual Fair under the auspices of the Northwestern AL aska Fair Association will be the big attraction next week, three days and nights will be devoted to it's activities. the opening will take Elace Thursday. March 27th, when 6 musical program and entertain r,ent will be the first nights at traction, at which time an address o: welcome will be made by l.. K. Robinson, president of the Fair Association. In the afternoon of the opening day the first bench show to ever have taken place in this section of Alaska, will at tract lovers of dogs and it is ru- mored that numerous entries are being made and that it will be one of the most unique shows ever attempted. Season tickets are now on sale which admit the bearer to both day CT nisali- per- formances, covering the three days for the price of. S2.00. Children's s season tickets will be S1.00. Ad ults single admission day or night will be Scots, and children 25 cts. Those in charge of the reindeer attraction state that natives with racing deer having sisnifed their intention of attending the fair, coming from such far off places as Unalakleet, Shaktoolik. Golovin. Teller, Igloo. and Wales. The number of reindeer races alone twill consume more than three days land the amount of prize money for this attraction amounts to d Considerable sum. The reindeer equipment and products will. it is expected, be one of the finest ever and will be we'll worth seeing. As stated before, the community rais- es s2,000.0O and the territory con tributes an equal sum from an ap- Lropriation made by the legisla- ture. the judges will award this sum of money to winners of priz- es and etc.
 The northern Air Transport Inc, and the Alaskan Airways Inc, have made special excursion rates during the fair and will transport passengers on round trip for a one way fare. Quite a number of persons 1t is reported. are contemplating making the trip to Nome.
The Nome nugget., 1930-03-22

of much interest to outsiders and
 is also of value to those who de sire to be we'll informed on these subjects 4n other words this is- formation Id be used as a
 Year Book. It is of educational value and should not be overlook ed by those who desire to progress. It is time that some active atteu
 tion be given to the increasing mail order business conducted by residents of the Division with hous- es located in the States which in TO manner are of beneficial value to Alaskans. think that
 committee should be appointed to study this condition and I do believe that if the matter was pro- perly placed before the people, they would readily understand and respond with their full cooperation.
The Nome nugget., 1930-03-22
MAY RE GOOD PAY

RUBY. March 22, F-very good prospects. but no pay is the result of a hole sunk on the low Or end of number three above dis eovery on Beaver creek. Indica- tions are that pay will be found ln the next hole on this claim.
 Indications are that another lease on Moose creek will also prove a winner as a tunnel Is now being run. averaging ten cents to the pan. Seven holes have been sunk since last reports. Cold weather and shortage of sup Ilies has a tendency toward delay ing prospecting.
The Nome nugget., 1930-03-22
HARMONIEs AND CHAT!

A conclave of troupers. assem- bled here from the elite of the nation, will afford the townsfolk O. this northern city rare op- portunity on the evening of April 5th. to be highly entertained with wit and beauty.
 Dancers that dance, singers that sing, black face comedians that comed, ladies of maria geable age will appear here for their maiden appearance in this tremendous ex- trayaganza of harmonious chftter- chat.
 A word to the Ear-Don't miss this evening of fun and song.
 The Hit of Spring Time will be the comments on local and sundry events by Sambo and Bones.
 Fanny Brice, (who doesn't know Fanny). will gargle your esopha- gus with mfrth.
 Opponents Of Terpsichore. who expose. will astound you with their display of art.
 The proceeds from the sale of tickets will go to the Pioneer Es- loo-Citizens. come one and all.
The Nome nugget., 1930-03-22
PROPOSE NAMING MOUNTAIN
 MOUNT EIELSON"

JUNEAU, March 22, R-A pro posal to change the name of Cop per Mountain in Mt. Mckinley National Park, to Mount Eiel- son., in honor of the late Colonel Carl Ben Eielson, was made in a resolution introduced in the U. s Senate today by Nye of North Dakota. Advises were wired to Washington today that the Ameri- can Legion posts thruout the Ter iftory were urging that proposi- tion. Eieleon was the first to land a plane in the park at the foot of that mountain.
The Nome nugget., 1930-03-22
STILL QUESTIONING HUSTON

WASHINGTON, March g {P)-- w. E. Moore, personal representa- tive of Claudius Huston, told the Senate Lobby committee that he bought and sold stock at Huston's s direction, from the latter's New York brokerage account. Moore was questioned regarding two checks given Huston by the Un- ion Carbide Co.,, and the Tenness- ee River Improvements Association which were deposited at the brok- craze firm of Blythe and Moore. He said the funds were used for buying and trading stocks.
The Nome nugget., 1930-03-22
DOHENY ACQUITTED

WASHINGTON, March 22 (P- The Doheny bribery case was giv- en to the jury at 11:01 am. this morning. It took eight court days tc present the case, the govern ment requiring three and one half days and the defense three, the rest Of the time being taken up by ar guments. Justice Hitz in his char gc to the jury said even though Fall had been convicted of receiv- .ng bribe from Doheny, it was entirely possible that Doheny could te found mot guilty.
The Nome nugget., 1930-03-22
KILLED MANY IN RATTLE

SHANGHAI, March 22, R- A hundred bandits and fifty chinese soldiers were killed and hundreds wounded near Haichow in northern Kiangshu province in a battle be- tween a thousand bandits and two thousand soldiers, say chinese ad- vises today. The soldiers reported they finally routed the bandits af- ter an all day flight when they surprised them on a footing expedi- ton.
The Nome nugget., 1930-03-22
PILOT ROSS RETURNS

Pilot Vic Ross returned from St. Michael this afternoon, having made the trip to St. Michael and Black River and back to St. Mikes yesterday. He carried no return rassengers.
 Pilot Ross will hop oil tomorrow morning with mail and freight for Kotzebue, Candle. and Elephant Point, returning with D. B. Crow ley and wife from Elephant Point.
The Nome nugget., 1930-03-22
QUITE A RECORD!

WASHINGTON. March P (P- Federal prohibition agents during the month of January captured sixteen hundred stills, ranging in size from tea kettle to a plant capable of putting out two thous- and gallons daily. Almost half of the production of bootleg alco- ihOl was from corn sugar.
The Nome nugget., 1930-03-22
CALL FOR BIDS

Sealed Bids for taking apart the Dry Creok bridge will be ac- cepted at tho City Clerks once up. to Monday. night, g. P. M.' March 24th. Specifications are on He at the Clerks Office. Rights reserved to reject any Or all bids' By order of the
 NOME CITY COUNCIL
The Nome nugget., 1930-03-22
NOTICE

All those who desire c0nces' ,sions or booths, display space for commercial purposes at the North western Alaska Fair. please hie your application with the under signed immediately.
 4. TOILET, Secretary
The Nome nugget., 1930-03-22
CITY COUNCIL MEETS

Monday evening, March 1Oth,
 the Nome city council met in reg lular session. Mayor Bahlke call- Cd the meeting to order and upon roll call all answered present e1- cept councilman Wright.
 The minutes of the previous meet ing were read and approved. An ordinance fixing salaries for the election of city clerk, city attorney and city treasurer. which was laid over from a previous meeting was rext taken up. salaries fixed and passed unanimously.
 The report of city clerk Jacobs gaard was read and ordered filed. Street work was reported by coun cilman White wherein it was stat ed that numerous snowdrifts on streets had been cut down by the Rowe Transfer.
 Bills on second reading. were read and ordered paid after re- ceiving the OK of the finance com mittee. New bills were read and referred to the finance committee.
 An unsigned communication was read by the clerk which, after con siderable discussion. was found to be sponsored by A. Bahlke who finally signed it when pressed, which had as its object the dis franchisement of the citizens for voting for certain municipal of flee namely the office of city clerk. However. the council took no ac- tion on the matter one way or the ether as far as any motions being made.
 Councilman Poison brought to the attention of the council, the matter of Dr. O'Hara's contemplat- ed departure from Nome next fall, and that the council should take steps to secure the services of I,r. Rex Swartz. fnrmsrlys.< Nome but now of Anchorage. The coun- |cil unanim ously decided to send g wire to Dr. Swa rtZ asking him to renew his practise here. upon was also brought out by Chas. H. Milot, president of the Chamber lof Commerce who was present, that in his opinion, the chamber would also take up the matter with Dr, Swartz.
 The question as whether to re- build the Dry Creek bridge in it's present location, or build a fill-fn road further up stream, was the next burning question, which af- ter considerable discussion, it was moved to abandon the present site and a committee was appointed to look into the matter of making roadway further upstream. Coun
 ci then adjourned.
 Special Meeting
 Tuesday night, March 18th. May
 CT Bahlke called a special meeting for the purpose of calling for bids for the taking apart of the Dry
 Creek bridge and moving the ma terial to a point two blocks north
 Of the present site; also for the purpose of appointing an auditof to audit the city books and also to vote on a resolution to do away
 with the people electing city clerk and, hereafter said clerk to be appointed by the council. All three subjects were taken up and
 passed by the council. An ordin- ance in part in reference to the office of Clerk will be found in this issue. The matter will come
 before the voters April 1st when 1t will be submitted as a refer endum for the people to decide whether they believe they are nores ably to decide who their officials are to be in this city Or whether
 the council should take 1t upon
 themselves to do the appointing. as Twas done several years ago.
The Nome nugget., 1930-03-22
LAST CHANGE 10 REGISTER

The city clerks office will re- main open until 10 PM. tonight when books close for the reg istration of voters for the Muni- cipal election.
 M, JAOBSGAARD
 City Clerk
The Nome nugget., 1930-03-22
TARIFF BILLS

WASHINGTON, March P R- The program called for the com pletion of all the amended tariff bills today, but 1t was postponed for a final vote until Monday.
The Nome nugget., 1930-03-22
CHARLES BECKER GIVEN UP

Charles Becker, the eldest son 'o1 John Becker of Nome, having been given up as dead, the scar oh for him was dispensed with, it having been carried on now for two weeks.
The Nome nugget., 1930-03-22
DOG NOTICE

Dog owners arc requeofed to keep then dogs o6 the street. Any dog found loose on the street from the 90&h to tho 3Oth of March. will be compounded. There arc reindeer near town used for e1. hibition In the Northwestern A. aska Fair.
 MAYOR BAHLKE.
The Nome nugget., 1930-03-22

WASHINGTON, March 22 (P,- Flash-Doheny was acquitted of the charge of bribing Fall.
The Nome nugget., 1930-03-22
NOs1D FEDERATED CHURCH

Subject: "Christ and the man horn blind"
 Vocal solo and autoharp accom- paniment by Mrs. Newton.
 Cordial welcome to all
The Nome nugget., 1930-03-22
Watch For Priscilla!

NENANA POOL WELL CLOSE MARCH 8Oth DON'T DELAY; 0ET YOUR TICKETS AT THE BOARD OF TRADE
The Nome nugget., 1930-03-22
FOR SALE

Used Ohrs-Completely Overhauied
 Ready for Delivery May 1st
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-30
LEAGUE OPENS
SLAVERY FIGHT
Number of Men In Bondage
Reported at 5,0O0,0 900
In Court Pleas

GENEVA. Sept. 30.-tP-Lord
Cecil. Viscount OF Chelwood, one Of
Pritain's foremost statesmen, In The
league II nations assembly today
computed the number q slaves still
existing in the world at 100000
and made an in-----ioned appeal
for suppression OF slave owning
anc slave trading.
Lord Cecil protested vigorously
against the rejection by the assem-
bly, committee Of a British proposal
70 create a permanent slavery COM
mission to examine the whole sub
j1c. and its decision to postpone
consideration Of any new procedure
outside the present slavery conven-
ton until next year.
"Of course" he said, IF anyone
Knows that slavery exists in his ter
ritory he can inform the secretari-
az, but II anyone informs the lea
que Of delinquencies OF his neigh
:. his position will be difficult"
The result" he said, will Be re-
ceived with deep disappointment oy
hundreds Of thousands throughout
the world who take deeply TO heart
tnis outrage upon humanity"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-30
Endurance Drive
Ends Here Monday

The io.OOO-nile endurance drive
which began az I .. m. Sept. Is on
the Gateway bridge came 70 an ED
nc 10 .. m Monday on the same
bridge, after eleven DAYS and nine
hours or continuous running for
the model A Ford used In the teE
An average speed az 365 miles
Der hour was maintained through
out the test. The course for the
drive ran from Brownsville n Rio
Grande CITY. ana back. bv way O.
Ravmondville Texaco gasoline and
motor oils we're used, $50 gallons o.
the gasoline and ~ gallons ~ oil
being required 30 comnlete the run
The Fora had run $4,000 miles st
the beginning Of the drive.
Daredevil" lockwood. stunt
driver who riloted the car most Of
the time. used a Bulova water
proof watch 10 check the time
The timepiece was supplied BY the
DcrTman Jeweiry store.
In the course Of che run Lock
wood crossed all the bridges IN the
Valley over the Rio Grande. and
stated he believed the Gateway
the safest End most modern.
The drive was sponsored BY Ford
dealers and Teyaco dealers az the
Valley. the Dorfman store. and the
Gateway bridge company.