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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-18

YHEN Bill Flester organized
AA/ Washington's speediest bas-
v ket ball circuit this Winter,
the Independent League, he
predicted Skinker Eagles, last years
champions, would find it tough repeat
ing.
Flester moderated the Eagles-or
overrated the other seven clubs included
in the loop. The Skinkers, class of in
dependent court quints for the last
several years, took all the pep from the
league that was expected to prove the
joy Of LEGAL court fandom.
Last nights 40-to-24 victory of the
Birds over the Census Enumerators
just about causes Stewart Photog-
raphers, Census and the French A. c..
quints, rated chief contenders for the
crown, to cast eyes on second place.
The Eagles have won over every team
in the loop by comfortable margin
and the basketers have reached only the
half way post.
In winning over Earl Moser's Enumer-
ators, Joe Sweeney probably the Dis
trict's best basket shooter, proved ts)
much fer Moser and his teammates
Sweeney went on a scoring rampage
scoring IA points. Ralph Bonnie Clipped
in with IL more, a total more than
that of the entire Census team.
THE District of Columbia League has
i stolen the interest from the indie
pendent. Two teams, Saks
Clothiers and Boys Club, have spread
eagled this loop. Between the two,
they have registered 40 consecutive
victories, Saks % Of 'em and Boys
Club 81.
Unless a decided upset takes place
before February %, these quints will
battle in a game that will decide the
championship.
Bobby Lucas led Saks to a 40-to-21
win over Petworth Nets last night for
No. % Boys Club kept pace by scor-
ing, "a to 81, over St. Martins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-18
GAME IS ONE.SIDED.

Bethesda-Chevy Chase High basket
ers yesterday drubbed Damascus High.
"a to 8, at Bethesda in the first game
of series of three for the Montgom-
cry County scholastic title.
Bethesda (24. Damascus 10Y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-18
TO PLAY CHARITY GAME.

Vista and Mosean basket ball teams
will play a charity benefit game Sun
dRy at the Jewish Community Center
at Q o'cloSk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-18

Down al Charlottesville tonight what
Is expected TO be the biggest basket
oall game of the wear is 10 be PLAYED.
Virginia against Washington and Lee.
The rivalry between these two schools
IS of long standing and in basket ball
is Just as keen as in foot ball. AS
matter of fact, for years while the Cen
erals and Cavaliers were not meeting In
foot ball they met annually in basket
ball game at Lynchburg in what al
WAYS was the most popular court con-
test Of the year in the Old Dominion.
yirginia's team this year has been
making better showing than for some
seasons back and interest in the sport
at Charlottesville is correspondingly
greater.
Virginia Military Institutes wrestling
team is going along at great pace
and is generally picked to win the
Southern Conference title tournament
two weeks from now. The tournament.
incidentally, Is to be held at the v. M. !.
About the only team that seems, strong
enough to give the Lexington school a
real battle is Duke, and these two meet
tonight. The only other school that has
a good chance Is Washington and Lee.
The Generals are good on the mat and
1t would not be great surprise If the
title finally is decided between men
from the two institutions that have
tAAtr homes on adjoining campuses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-18
Skinkers Leave Second Place
AS Hope of Rivals in League

w YHEN Bill Flester organized
VA Washington's speediest bas-
ket ball circuit this Winter,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-18
BASKETERS, BOXERS
FACE c. v. AND c. j.
Teams in Both Pastimes Are
Strong-Johnnies' Quint
Bows to Maryland.
BY H. C. BYRD.

1.-TWO competitions scheduled
for local colleges here to-
L night are both with the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-18
THE District of Columbia League ha.

Bobby Lucas led Saks to a 40-to-21
win over Petworth Nets last night for
No. "a Boys Club kept pace by scor-
ing, 81 to q, over ST. Martins
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-18

Totals 80. 5 8 .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-18

Totals Ill
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-28
DOUGLAS NEVIS
TWO CANDIDATES FILE
 FOR SCHOOL DIRECTOR

Mrs. R. R. Brown and w. F. Feero last night became candi- dates for the one position on the Douglas School Board to be filled at the coming municipal election to be held Tuesday, April T. The latter was the first to file. Rob ert Fraser, present incumbent, and treasurer of the Beard, whose term expires, has declared his intention of not being a candidate for re- election.
 So far there have been no fil- ings for Council, but L. w. Kill burn has declared his intention of filing to succeed himself as Ma yor and it is also understood the three members whose terms ex- pire will again be candidates.
 Up to last night but 85 persons had registered, which is about half of the usual number. Filings can be made until 5 o'clock next Wednesday evening, April l. Reg istration will continue until Sat- urday night, April 4, at 8 o'clock. Tonight and each evening of next week, Clerk Gray will have the books open in his office on Front street.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-28
SPORT BRIEFS

Stanford university, Cal. co-eds are playing baseball for the first time in five years this spring.
 Playing two seasons with a team of mediocre rating, Troy Donneil has been high scorer of the Texas Intercollegiate cage loop.
 The Mobile club of the Southern Baseball association will play un- der new name this year. Tho Marines" replace the Bears"
 Travea Waner. cousin of Paul ano Lloyd Waner. big league ball play CTS, is an independent basketball star in Oklahoma.
 Spring football practice at Okla homa A. & M. drew 75 candidates One athletic exhibition, featuring wrestling. attracted mora custom. CTS at Amarillo, Tex, than three grand opera programs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-28
Catholic Church Church of the Nativity
Fifth and ciclo streets


 . Sunday, the 29th-Palm Sunday. 800 am. = Holy Mass in the Church.
 10:30 a.m-Blessing of the Palms, followed by Low Mass.
 7:30 p.m.-Rosary and Benedic- tion of the Blessed Sacrament.
 Holy Thursday, 800 a.m.-Ponti- fical High Mass and Procession of the Blessed Sacrament.
 Good Friday, 3:o0 a.m.-Mass of the Pre-Sanctified, Alteration of the Cross, Procession of. the Bless ed Sacrament. One to 3 p.m.-"Tre Ore Nativity Club members are requested to be present for the Ire Ore' services on Good Fri day.
 Holy Saturday, 6:30 a.m.-Serv- ices, Blessings of the New Fire Blessing of the Paschal Candle Reading of the Prophecies, Bless ing of the Baptismal Font. 8 a.m.- High Pcntifical High Mass, follow ed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
 Donations of flowers for the Repository will be gratefully re- ceived by the Ladies of the Altar Society.
 Music will be rendered by Ma tivity Church Choir. @
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-28
GENERAL SALES AND FUEL OIL
 TAX PROPOSED
Hess Proposed toPut Gross Sales Tax on All Mer- chandise and Oil
tContinueo rem rage One)

The House this morning consid- cred at length the new business corporations code recently passed by the Senate, and passed 1t by a unanimous vote. It now goes to the Governor for approval.
 Sales Tax Bill
 The sales tax measure is the first of it's kind to be considered by the Alaska Legislature Sena- tor Hess, it's author, estimated un- der it, the Territory would receive approximately $250,00O per year. He placed the possible returns from the proposed tax on fuel oil at between $100,000 and $150,000.
 All chattels and goods of what soever kind or nature except pe- troleum or crude oil, distillate, ker- osene, gasoline, naptha, benzine, benzon and other inflammable li- quids, and the products of agri- culture and dairy farms, are sub ject to the general sales tax. Any one, individual or corporation, im- porting or causing to be import ed into the Territory, uses, sells or deals in any merchandise for distribution, sale or use in or af- ter such merchandise reaches the Territory, or manufacturers for such use, sale or distribution in the Territory, except farmers, etc., would be required to pay the sales tax
 It would become effective Jan nary l, 1882, if passed. Reports are required to be made semi annually by all merchants to the Territorial Treasurer and payments of the tax would accompany each statement. Penalties are provided for violations.
 All Oils Covered
 All sorts of Gil are included in the fuel oil tax measure, for what ever use made of it. Boats using any kind of fuel oil or petroleum derivatives, automobiles, oil burn CTS, etc, are fully covered. The tax would be imposed upon the con- cern making the original sale with in the Territory, and dealers would be required to report sales and pay the taxes twice yearly to the Treas urer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-28
Northern Light Presbyterlea
 Church
REV. 0. 0. SAUNDERS, Pastor '

REV. 0. 0. SAUNDERS, Pastor Corner Fourth ana Franklin Sts. The church where service and worship meet.
 HOO a.rn -F Morning worship. Open the Gate of the Temple, , solo by Brice Howard. "Hosanna, D duet by Mrs, w. c. Ellis and Mrs. c. O. Saunders Sermon subject, Who Is This" Matt 2l:l0. 12:15 p.na.,, Bible. pchool.
 700 pm.-Children's Hour. TOO p.m.-Intermediate Christian Endeavor
 7:45 p.m.-Juni0r Worship. Tuesday, 7:30 pm, Annual Con- gregational Meeting.
 Wednesday, 7:30 p. m, Union Prayer Meeting.
 Friday, 200 pm, Martha Society Meeting.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-28
First Church of Christ,
 Scientist

Sunday servTces w,n pe held .4 II a. m. in the First Christ of Christ, Scientist, Juneau. on Fiftl, and Main Streets. The subject will be, Reality"
 Sunday School at 12:r5 D. m.
 Wednesday, 8:0G p. m.-Testi- monial meeting.
 Christian Science Reading Room in ci.sircE building. This room is open to the public Wednesday afternoons nom 2:30 to 4.
 The public is cordially invited to attend these services and visit the reading room.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-28
Mctropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church
Fourtl. and seWarl ssraeta

rOuTth aIlQ Scwafu GSreeL9
 REV. G. E. JAMES. Minister.
 "The church with the cordial welcome"
 Morning worship at II a. m. Subject. The Triumphal Entry"
 Sunday School at 12:05 p. m There is a class for you.
 Epworth League at 6:30 pm.
 Evening worship at 7:30 o'clock At this service the music will be led by the Young Peoples Choil and Ronald Lister will sing '"The Palms"
 Union Prayer Services this week win be held on Wednesday even- ing at the Northern Light Pres | byterian Church.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-28
JUNEAU MIDGET GOLF COURSE
 Goldstein Building
Pr. A. NEXT TUESDAY

At the regular monthly meeting of the Douglas Parent-Teacher As scciation next Tuesday night, there will be election of officers. Sandy Smith will give a talk on Siberia, Miss Margaret Pimperton will give a vocal solo and Jennie Johnson and Vera Kirkham. piano duet. The French Class of the High School will also appear on the pro gram. Ns
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-28
MRS. TRIMMER RETURNS

Mrs. D. B. Femmer and Mrs Rose Ferguson were returning pas 'sengers on the motorship North land last night. Mrs. Femmer has been South several months fol medical treatment. Her health is restored.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-28
TAXES AID STARVING

NANKING.-The Chinese govern ment is planning to raise $2o,- 100000 by increasing the tobacco tax 30 per cent. devoting the money to famine relief in Shensi and .Kansu provinces.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-28
SCHOOL HOLIDAY

Seward Day, Monday, April 30, will be observed by the Douglas schools in discontinuance of all class work for the day. No other oservance has been planned to re- member the occasion here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-28
Bethel Pentecostal Assembly

121 Main Street CHAS. c. PERSONEUS, Pastor. Sunday services:
 11:00 a. m. = Morning worship 12:15 D. m.-Bible School. 7:30 p. m. Evening service Services Tuesday and Friday evenings at 7:30 o'clock. Every Friday-Studies on Pro- phecy in connection with the sec ond coming of Jesus Christ. The Lords Supper the first Sun- 6ey of each month.
 Everyone is cordially invited sc all of the services.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-28
Holy Trinity Cathedral
CHARLES E. RICE, Dean
 Phone 604

Sunday services:
 800 a. m.-Holy Communion. HOO a.m.-Holy Communion and Sermon.
 12:30 D. m.-Sunday School. 3::30 p.m.-Annual Choir Recital No evening service at Douglas Maundy Thursday = Holy Com munion, goo am.
 Good Friday Evening Prayer and Address, 7:30 pm.
 Guild meets Friday at the Dean cry, 2:30 pm.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-28

By Parks and Selig of Ketchi- kan, small shipments of Alaska yellow cedar logs have been made to Japan, England and Germany Japan has been a frequent pur- chaser of Alaska cedar logs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-28
The Saliva .ion ArEly
Presbyterian Native Church

HARRY WILLARD, Lay WorKer l0:3o-Morning service. 11:3O-Bible School
 7:30-Evening service. 700 p. Wednesday--Midweek prayer service.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-28
~-T 1777F 37777 T7 f4F Pope May Radio a
 Message on Easter
ACROSS

yATIcA NcfTY, March 2s.- rope Plus xI may broadcast a sec ond message to the world on Eas- ter sunday, 1t is reported here.
 The ponfiffs first broadcast was
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-28
Resurrection Lutheren Church

Corner of Tnlrd ana Main Sts. REV. HARRY R. ALLEN, Pastor Sunday Services.
 HOO am. - Morning Worship. Subject, Blessed Is He that Com eth in the Name of the, Lord"
 12:15 pm.-Sunday School.
 6:30 p.m.-Luther League.
 7:30 p. m. Evening Worship. Subject, "The Conflict of the Chris tian Life"
 Start Holy Week right by com ing to church Sunday A hearty welcome is extended to all.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-28

made on the occasion of the in- auguration of Vatican City's wire less station.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-28
Russian Orthodox Church

REV. A. P. KASHEVAROFF', Pastor
 Saturday, FOO p.m.-Vespers and maths combined.
 Sunday, 1000 a.m.-The divine liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-28
U S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE WEATHER BUREAU
Tue Weather (By the U. s. Weather Bureau)

Forecast vicinity beginning at March 2S: tonight Sunday possibly showers moderate easery
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-28

Notices for this c1lurcn coIumn must be received by The Empire pot la Ser than 10 o'clock Saturday morning to guarantee change of sermon topics. etc.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-28

The moderately low in Southern Alaska and souh- h.
  and California westward Showers have fallen  weather prevails in Southeastern AL Temperatures 1 Day tempera- 
 change s other districts s M
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-28
Daily Cross-luOrd Puzzle

Solution of Yesterdays Puzzle
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
0AKvILLE
Oakvillc Improvement Card Party
 Friday Evening

Friday Evening
 The Oakvilie Improvement so- ciety are looking forward to large attendance at the card party which they will sponsor at the community house Friday evening at 7:3O o'clock. It Is hoped that tine vil- lagers will show their appreciation of this society and attend.
 The association is gaining a large membership, considering the short time 1t has been in progress and the people of the village have already benefited by 1t. Prizes Tor high score will be awarded and re- treatments served at the card party. Plan on attending.
 Miss Balch Chairman of Seal Sale
 Miss Irene Balch of Rockdale avenue Is chairman of the Christ mas seal sale. Miss Balch was placed many seals with the school children to be distributed in Oak vile. Eighty-flve per cent of the money gained is used by the Red Cross in It's anti-tuberculosis work. the remaining 15 per cent being sent to the headquarters where 1t Is used for material. etc.
 Briefs
 Annual sale and supper tonight at the Congregational church spon- sored by the Ladies Aid society from 5:30 o'clock on. Good eats and good value for your money at the booths are assured.
 Eugene Murphy has sold his house on Maple avenue to Anthony Mkt of Waterbury.
 Mrs John Kontout, Jr, who un- derwent a serious operation at the Waterbury hospital. is slowly re- covering at her home on Central avenue.
 Miss Mary Dwyer has returned to her position at the Scovill com- pany. Miss Dwyer has been con- fined to her home for the past few weeks with illness.
 MT and Mrs James Dwyer. ST. A. Loiselle and Miss Mary Dwyer were the guests of relatives in Mid dlebury recently.
 Mrs William Gorton has returned from the Waterbury hospital to her home on Maple avenue.
 Confessions will he heard at St Mary Magdalene's church this after noon and evening. Communion will be served tomorrow morning. 1t being the first Friday of the month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
c. U. Alumni Are
 Solicitous For
 William Dunne
Was Best Man at Local Graduates Wedding-Class- mate of Many Others s-COstellO Known to Many Holy Cross Grads in City

Joseph Mulville of West Main street and was the best man at his wedding here in July of 1928. He is classmate of number of c. U graduates including Mir Mulville Jack Fitzgerald, John Bergin George Hayes, Townsend Byrne Malcolm O'Leary and John Sheehy
 Members of the Waterbury chapter as well as the state chapter Of the Catholic university exhibit. ed deep interest in the welfare oi their popular member to-day.
 Edward J. Costello was wei known to a number of local resi-. dents among them Joseph l. Feeney, instructor in French al Crosby high school. MT FeeneS was d class mate of Costello's al Holy Cross ( >llege, both graduat- ing from the Worcester institution in 1915.s
 The Rev William Casey of S Francis church, New Haven, a ma tive of this city was also class mate of Mr Costello for a time al Holy Cross.
 The deceased high school princi pal was considerable of an athlete In his college days and was ( catcher on the varsity team.
 Other Waterbury graduates o. Holy Cross were personal, acquainted with him and had me him in recent years since he hat taken up his residence in Derby All spoke highly of him as a teach. CT and as friend. He was ont of the most populag instructors 1T Derby and had been mentioned prominently for the school super intendency in that city. He was 2 native of Lawrence. Mass. but hat resided in Derby since 1928.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03

Scores of Waterbury friends and acquaintances of William J. Dunne, 29, an instructor in the Derby high school, were deeply interested to- day in his fight for life at the Bridgeport hospital to which insti- tution he was admitted early yes terday morning following an auto crash near Nichols. Mir Dunne. a graduate of the Catholic University at Washington, D. C., and a class mate of many Waterbury students, suffered a fractured jaw and a possible fracture of the skull His condition was regarded as critical during the night, but doctors to- day were inclined to be more op- timistic concerning his chances. of recovery.
 MT Dunne's companion. Edward J. Costello, 35, principal of the Derby high school, was instantly killed in the accident. Their car crashed into a truck owned by the Lombardi Brothers of this city and operated by Frank Melochire of River street. Notwithstanding his injuries Melochire is credited with saving the two victims of the acci- dent from being cremated in the debris of their car. He pulled both from the blazing wreckage of the coupe. The I9-ton truck driven by Melochire also caught fire follow ing the crash. It narrowly escaped going down a steep ernbanlsment. A coroner's investigation is now un- derway.
 Several telephone messages were exchanged to-day by Waterbury friends of MT Dunne and the auth critics of the Bridgeport hospital. Mir Dunne was a visitor here last Saturday. He is a close friend of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03

counts of assault with intent to murder.
 Engle acted as his own attorney after refusing to consider Q legal expedient offered by City Court Judge Stanley Dunn to permit him time to obtain a Chicago lawyer to defend him.
 Engle, with the cocksure manner of one who knows his courts and judges, demanded continuance to January to allow him to obtain a lawyer from h;s home city. Judge Dunn declined to give him more than a few cays but suggested he waive examination and be bound over for trial in superior court.
 Engle was bound over and orr dered to county jail in default of $50,000 bonds.
 II won't waive anything" said Engle. What the rush, anyway" :. Trial was started after a short delay and Detective Sergeants James P. Currier and John J. Healy. testified regarding the in- juries they suffered when shot by Q feeling gunman in 1921.
 Engle Is alleged to have, escaped from San Quentin prison, Califor- mia. While there he is alleged to have admitted the local shooting to Police Chief Philip Smith, who was on the coast to attend a police con- vention. Engle was brought here yesterday under heavy guard from Chicago. '''' [ ' n.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
Senator Tom Heflin
 Fighting Bitterly
 To Beat Election

Heflin a report which challenged the legality of the Alabama sena- torial election in 1930.
 Absence of Senator Brattan, dem. N. M.. prevented committee action on the report to-day. The committee will meet at 1880 p. m., tomorrow.
 Regardless of whom he voted for" Bankhcad said to-day, mo fair minded man will charge fraud in that election. The election laws of Alabama are so complicated that doubt if three supreme court judges sitting as poll officers could comply with all of them"
 Heflin issued a statement reiter- ating his charges that Bankhead's nomination was illegal.
 The two men are personal as well as political enemies. They hap pened to ride the same small ele- vator to the committee room to- day but they did not speak. Hef- lin turned his broad back on his election opponent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
CRASH VICTIMS KNOWN IN WATERBURY,
MIKE SEXTON IS
 RETIRED AS THE PRESIDENT
Little Leagues Drop the Man Who Has Been Their Leader for Past P Years

West Baden, Indiana. December 3 - (UP) - The National Asso : citation. of professional baseball leagues unanimously adopted a res- olution today retiring Mike Sexton. president for 22 years, and pro- viding for the appointment of, a committee of five to take his place for one year. Three members of the committee will be selected from the class A and A leagues and two from the class B. c, and D leagues.
 Before the resolution was brought up for vote, President Sex ton asked permission to make a few remarks.
 "Gentlemen, before I came to this meeting, I had pledges of suf- ficient votes to re-elect me-. he said. Since then, this gathering has taken an unusual turn. l am going to be game sport and a good loser. So I am going to ask my friends to forget their pledge to me and join in with the move ment of the day"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-03
Football Player Is
 Suicide Because He Didn't Make Team
High School Boy Is Rewarded After Death as COm-
 rades Make Him an Honorary Quarterback"

I'm going to be quarterback of the team this year or die trying Joe said to his mother and father last fall.
 His parents smiled complacent- ly. Joe had been a good student and they believed football would give him an outside interest and exercise.
 To-day his parents re-read note stained with the mothers tears. They had found it beside Joe's body in the attic.
 It said:
 "I don't want to live any longer. I didn't make the team this year and I'll never be any good at foot ball. I'm sorry I slipped up so bad in my studies the last few months. When I couldn't play football, I didn't care about the studies.
 Six members of the football squad will be pallbearers at the funeral tomorrow of the Honor arv Quarterback"