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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-26

Gas rare as a roadside sign" may
may one day, heaven grant, become
common American smile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-26
Appeals to Army to
Save Patriots Daughter.

Diario Del Commercio. Barran-
ouilla-A group of officials headed by
the mayor of Bogota, Senior Josue
Tavera, has directed the following in
teresting communication to all the
commandants of military posts in the
republic:
"A number of governmental officials.
informed that the Senorita Emilia Sim
dici, sole survivor of the family and
legitimate daughter Of Senior Oreste
Sindici, composer of the music for the
national hymn of Colombia. is living
in little more than a hut in court of
Gale 80 (the same abode distinguished
by the number I'D, in this city. and
supporting herself very precariously
upon most slender resources, desire to
alleviate her circumstances in some
proper and substantial manner. Title
to her little house is at present leopard
lied by an action brought in the Third
Circuit Court of Bogcta, and though
the holders of the mortgage are not in
clined to be severe, the interests of
others make it impossible to cancel the
obligation. Application of a sum suffl-
Gent to defray accumulated and past
due interest on the guaranty would sat-
iSfy demands for the present, but 1t is
rather desired to free the property from
all membranes. that Senorita SIN
dici's remaining years may be passed
in tranquility and comfort. Because
of her advanced age it is no longer
possible for her to work or to provide
anything fer herself.
For this reason, with the assent of
his eXCellency, the minister of war. the
group Of which the undersigned is chair
man, suggested a subscription, entirely
voluntary, among the members of the
national army, the whole amount of
which is to be used in redeeming
Senorita Sindici's home, and in freeing
from otherwise pathetic poverty the
daughter Of the author of our national
hymn.
We feel sure that the guardians Of
the republic, both officers and private
soldiers, will heartily indorse the senti-
ments which have inspired this design
and will contribute as literally as their
means permit as an act of devotion 70
the traditions of their native country.
1.-THE commandments of the various
garrisons and other details of the army
will arrange for the collection of the
offerings in the manner which is most
convenient for all the contributors,
sending the sum realized as soon as pos
sible to the Banco Frances e Italiano,
in this city. We are confident that the
merit Of this appeal will elicit the gen.
erosity of every man connected with the
army, inspired and fortified as he has
been in peace and war by the beautiful
strains of our martial melody.
Your emulator in love and fidelity to
the republic,
.."JOsUE TAVERA Y MACHADO,.
Mayor Of Bogota."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-26
Shooting, Teaching and Paving

From the Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch.
Chicago teachers seem to have been
successful in teaching the young idea
now TO shoot, but not in imparting to
the old idea how to pay up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-26

Depression and Sinecures.
From the Fort Wayne News-sentinel
=. Not unnaturally hard times reduce
the number Of soft bertha.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-26

Urge Appointment
OF Clerk for Towns Funds.
The Evening Post, Wellington.-An
agitation at this time so years ago was
on foot to have solicitor appointed as
town clerk.
1T is high time that sweeping change
was made" comments the Post. After
the recent disquieting disclosures as to
the free and easy way in which the
ratepayers' money Is flung about, there
will be O most unpleasant feeling OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-26

18th st. and Pennsylvania Ave.
New York Office: 10 East 42nd st.
CHICAGO once: Lake Michigan Building.
European once: "A Regent ST., London,
England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-26
E SOIR, Brussels.-At Nanteuil-
la-Fosse. in Aisne, M. Denis
Emile, an agricultural worker on

Lacrosse, IN AlSne, M. Denis
Emile, an agricultural worker on
IL farm belonging to M. Meune-
Jean. was engaged in distributing
fertilizer through some of the fields,
and was driving a four horse team at
tached to heavy dump cart. He was
accompanied on this mission by little
boys years old, named Guy Manable.
Near the "Carriere Noel" C"Christ-
mas Quarry'O one of the wheel-horses
struck with his left hind shoe the end
of a Tim shell which was projecting,
scarcely discernible, from the ground,
the result being violent explosion. A
fellow worker, at the moment about $50
meters from the scene of the accident.
ran up and discovered the unfortunate
driver grievously wounded in both arms
and legs, while the child had been in
jured in the body by splinter Of the
shell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-26

Q, How many Chinese attend school
In China?-B. E. L.
A. 1t is estimated that about 10000
900 men, women and children are in
the schools and universities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-26

@. What was Tom Thumbs real
narne?-L. K. r.
A. The real name of Tom Thumb was
Charles Sherwood Stratton. He was
born in 1888 at Bridgeport, Conn. He
died in 1888
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-26

Q. Did George Washington wish to
follow the seam N.
A. George Washington expected to 70
to sea. In fact, his sea chest was al
ready aboard the Bellona when his
mothers wishes were expressed with
such earnestness that her son abandoned
The plan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14
WILBUR IS TOLD JOBS IN ALASKA
 NOT PLENTIFUL
Chamber of Commerce Op. poses Men Coming
 Here for Work

In contradiction to the statement -ecently issued by Secretary of the interior Ray Lyman Wilbur ad- rising young men in the States iesiring to better themselves, to onle to Alaska, the Juneau Cham Ter of Commerce at it's regular yeekly luncheon meeting today loon instructed its secretary, G. H. Walmsley, to write "a strong let
 CT" to Secretary Wilbur informing i'm that there are more men in he Territory than can find work. ] hat the unemployment situation is constantly becoming worse, that persons coming north to investi- gate conditions should have ample funds to return home in the event expectations fail of realization, as they are very likely to do, and re- questing him to take some means to counteract his recent recommen- dations by giving publicity to the actual state of affairs.
 Other Leading Matters
 Other matters of a leading na- ture favored by the Chamber was the suggestion of the Fairbanks Exploration Company that the United States Biological Survey of the Agricultural Department con- tinue next year, at government ex- pense, the effort to control the mosquito pest in Interior Alaska and the proposal that the Chamber entertain as luncheon guests mem bers of the graduating class of the Juneau High School.
 Secretary Walmsley brought to the attention of the Chamber the recent statement of Interior Sec- retary Wilbur advising young men to come to Alaska. MT. Walmsley said that the statement was re- ported by news agencies throughout the States and that he had read it in several newspapers published in Pacific Coast Cities. He set forth that at present there are at least 200 men in Juneau unable to get employment and that condi- tions in other cities of the Terri tory are similar if not worse.
 Urged Strong Letter
 Allen Shattuck, Territorial Sena- tor and insurance underwater, (Continued on Page Eight)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14
Doumer, ssMan of Grit'' Is
 Neu President of France

PARIS, May 14.-Pau1 Doumer, who was elected to be President Of the French Republic last night, won his victory on the second ballot polled by the Deputies and Sena- tors of the French Parliament in a joint session at Versailles.
 Aristide Briand, Wlo trailed Dou- mer on the first fallot, withdrew his candidacy andIwith two associ- ates left Versailles for Paris.
 Doumer had 504 votes on the sec ond ballot, and Senator Pierre Mar raud 334. The latter had the backing of the Socialists.
 Doumer polled 442 to Briand's 401 on the first ballot.
 Doumer is Frances man of grit"
 Four Sons Killed in War
 When four of Doumer's sons were killed at short intervals in the world war, wave of sympathy went up throughout France for the statesman.
 But the courageous Doum e r clamped tight his teeth and his en- tire attitude proclaimed that he would rather be known as "Pater Fortissimus" than "Pater Doloro- sus."
 Today he never mentions the sons he gave for his country and his friends and colleagues respect his sorrow.
 One of the strongest arguments for advancing Doumer to the post of "first citizen" was that coming from a man who has suffered so keenly from the war, words of peace toward late enemies or po-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14
Night Clubs Pine as London's OlOls
 Hunt Ne,U Roosts

LONDON, May Hike Arabs, London night clubs are folding their tents and silently stealing tway.
 Built on the business tenet of never give the sucker a break" the places flourished for a time, but ,ventually the worm turned from the chisel.
 Two or three years ago the clubs were packed and bills for an eve ming at many tables hit the three figure mark in pounds sterling. Not so today, for the cheaper restau- rants are getting the play"
 The Kit Kat club, which was only asigh- cover charge restaurant, has pulled down the shades. and other places are due to follow suit.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14
COUNCIL SEES MOVEMENT TO
 REDUCE WAGES
Bankers and dLarge Employ CTS Said to Be Be-
 hind Plan
WORKERS ARE URGED
 TO OPPOSE SCHEME
Council Sass it Would Lead to Permanent Un-
 emplpent
wAsHINES ID. e, May

wAsHINtS D. C.,May IA. = Seeking t0 forestan what is said would mean continuous permanent unem- ployment," the All-Executive Council on Unemployment ap- pointed by the President is asking workers to resist wage reductions to the fullest ex- tent.
 In a study of jOblessness, the Council announced it had found an "attempt, which ap- parently certain banking in- terests and certain employers are making, to bring about a general rdeuction in wages. A statement issued today says:
 "The Executive Council proposed to appeal to work CTS to stand firmly in opposi- tiOn to wage reductions as it violates an under standing reached at conference of industrial an d labor leaders with President Hoover.
 "It is only a step toward continuous and permanent un- employment" continues the Councils statement.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14
Pleads O,Un Cause in Court And Loses

TORONTO, May IA. Miss Florence Deks, Toronto writer, pleaded her own cause before the Second Appellate Court in the half million dollar plagiar- ism suit against H. c. Wells and lost 1t, arguing against dis missal of the action of the lower court.
 Miss Decks set up the con- tenticn that Wells had access to her manuscript "The Web" while it was in the hands of publishers and 1t had been pIagiarized in the Outline of History"
 Judge Raney upheld the de- cisicn of the lower court and said the "suit never should have been brought"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14
FUNDS CREDITED. TO ALFONSO ARE. ORDERED SEIZED
Banks of Spain Must Turn Over Monies to Min
 ister of Finance
DECREE ISSUED
 BY GOVERNMENT
designations of Governors in Four Localities
 Are Demanded

MADRID, Spain, May 14-The Banks of Spain have been ordered to turn over to the Minister of Finance all funds credited to exiled King Alfonso.
 The Finance Minister is empow- cred to take charge of all personal property of the former King and create special account for accru- ing rents until the Constitutional Convention decides disposal of the money
 The Government decree charges Alfonso, not having been King since 1923, when he permitted Primo de Rivera to become Die tator, misused his Royal office fol personal enrichment.
 Designations of the Governors al Elicante, Cadiz, Cordova and Ma laga have been demanded. They are charged with laxity in re- pressing disorders.
 Financial Holdings Low
 The banks are making an esti- mate of Alfonso's financial hold. ings. Friends close to the former King said his holdings are leSs than $1,000,000 worth of persona property. The bulk of his holding. were transferred to Paris, London and New York before he lef Spain.
 Catholic Celebration
 Catholic Spain went out today on Church Feast of the Ascen. sion and a national holiday wa! proclaimed, business being closed but martial law continuing ane troops ready for any disorders.
 Former Premier Berenguer ane members of de Rivera's Cabine have been formally charged witf forgery in connection with the op. eration of a tobacco monopoly.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14
TODAY STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, May 14.-Closine quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is l5%, American Can 105, Anaconda Copper 26%, Beth lehem Steel 43ss, Fox Films IT. General Motors 43, Granby Con- solidated IFS, International Har- vester 47A, Kennecott 20A, Pack ard Motors "A, Standard Brands l8, Standard Oil of California 36% Standard Oil of New Jersey 34A United Aircraft 28A, U. s. Stee. 106h, Curtiss-W Wright 31a, Hudson Bay, no sale; Checker Cab 11A, II 11%, California Packing 23A.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14
Seuen of Vars 72. Aces
 Remain irl U. s. Air Corps

WASHINGTON, b C., May 14.- Of the band of 72 airmen who were aces in the World War only seven remain with the army air corps.
 A check by the air corps on what had become of it's war birds re- vealed that IT were dead while of the 55 living there were seven on active duty and IS with the air corps reserve.
 The seven still with the service were credited with a total of 40 enemy planes, five victorious air
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14
Wedding and Trial
 Halted by Suicide

CHICAGO, May 14.-lSome will call it the irony of fate.
 Oscar A Riton was to have been married yesterday. He was also to have appeared in court on a hit and-run charge. He did neither.
 Instead, he went to Milwaukee, Wis, and committed suicide by shooting himself, apparently wor- ried about the traffic accident.
 Alex Wynowski, who had been struck by Riton's automobile. walk ed into court-uninjured.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14
Valued Estate Is Left
 By Chicago Publisher

CHICAGO, H., May 14.-The will of Walter Strong, publisher of the Chicago Daily News, disposing of his estate mot to exceed $2,500,- 900. has been filed for probate. The widow is given one third of the estate and the remainder ere ated as trust estate for the widow and five children.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14
OUTLOOK ROSY FOR REACHING
 STATUS, INDIA

SIMLA, India, May 14.-The Sec ond Round-Table Conference in London, is expected to determine India's status within the British Empire. It will be held the first week in November.
 Gandhis presence is assured and prospects of settling the Hindu Moslem question are brighter now that at any time since Shaukert Ali and other Mohammedan lead CTS split with Gandhi.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14

duels being necessary for the unof- ficial title of ace
 These officers and their present posts are: Capt. Clayton Bissell, Langley Field. Va; Capt. Arthur E. Easterbrook. Philippines; Capt. Harold H. George, France Field. Panama; Capt. James A. Healy. Duncan field, Tex; Capt. Frank OD. Hunter, Rockwell Field. Cal: Lieut.. Martinus Stenseth. militia bureau, Washington. and Capt. Vic- tor H. Strahm. Selfridge Field. Mich.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14

tential adversaries would carry a lot of weight in international cir cles.
 Doumer was born in Aurillac, March g, 1857.
 Newspaper Man
 Like many leading politicians of France today, he started as news paper man. He veered to politics as private secretary of Charles Flo
 Continued from Page Two)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14
YOSH|HARA HAS ] M|SHAP; PLANE
 ALSO DAMAGED
Drifts Four Hours Before Picked Up Future
 Plans Announced

TOKYO, Japan, May 14.- Seiji Yoshihara, attempting a flight to San Francisco via Alaska from here, damaged his plane today and drifted four hours off the coast of Shimushiru Island where he had flown from Shana en- route to Mutton Bay.
 YoshiharA ran into a fog and landed on the water.
 The plane was picked up by the s t mer Hakuho Maru.
 The flier arranged to re- turn to Nemuro for repairs and if it is impossible to make repairs there he might return here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14
ST. LAWRENCE
 SEAWAY WAITS
 CANADA'S WORD
Pact to Put Midwest on Ocean Nears-Treaty
 Is Required
By FRANK I. WELLER "A. P. Farm Editor)

WASHINGTON, D. O., May IA The St. Lawrence seaway, calcu- lated to be worth its capital cost each year to agriculture, and even more to industry, is nearing reali- zation after 12 years of information al negotiation.
 All that is required is a treaty between the United States and Canada for development of the 48- mile international rapids section. The United States is ready and Prime Minister Bennett is repre- sented as preparing to appoint commissioners for Canada.
 Canadian delay is said to have been caused by the fact that the Bennett government has been in power only a few months.
 Bennett has said the St. Law renee project will relieve unem- ployment to a degree, and aid both industry and agriculture. He is quoted as saying he will do every thing in his power to get it started.
 Discussed With Hoover Both Bennett and Dr. R. J. Man. ion, Canadian minister of railways and canals, are said to have dis cussed the treaty with President Hoover and the state department on recent visits to Washington. Presumably, the United States is to bear the entire cost of the ship channel and the construction of dams in the international sec tion-representing cost of about $1OO, ,OO0, ,OOO-to balance the ledger I with Canada for construction oi the $125 100000 Welland canal con-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14
Fiue Ne,v Motors Ordered
 for King George and Queen

WINDSOR, England, May IA fleet of five new motor cars for King George and Queen Mary will soon be delivered at Windsor castle.
 Two of them will be two-seaters for the personal use of their maj esties. The others will seat six each.
 The change is being made to ac- cord with the kings wish to have the very latest devices in his cars. From his earliest days "gadgets' have had a peculiar fascination foE King George, and more than once
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14

in his navy days he got into trou- ble through too frequent visits to the engine room.
 The queens special car will be painted in the dark green color she always chooses. and will have a number plate like any ordinary car Only a small crown on the doors and special musical horn will distinguish it.
 Royal maroon and red will be used for the other cars and they will be distinguished as royal by having no number plate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14
FOUR INDICTED IN KIDNAPPING
 CASE IN TEXAS
Conspiracy 10 Commit Felony Also Charged
 Ransom Paid

CORSICANA, Texas, May IA Jimmie Nash, Boyle Nash. Charles Hassell and Currie Caldwell, and a man not yet arrested. were named last night in indictments for kid mapping and conspiracy to commit a felony in connection with the Kidnapping of Robert Cerf, grown son of Isaac N. Cerf, Corsisana banker, last December.
 Young Cerf was released on pay ment of s15,000 ransom.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14
HOT TIME IS FORECAST AT
 CENEvAmEE1

GENEVA, May IA A stormy session, with the Russian and Aus tro-G German customs union in the spotlight, is forecast for the Com mission on European. Union which resumes work tomorrow.
 Only after four days of hot de- bate did the European body ask the Soviets to join it.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14
BEING RUSHED
 SOUTH FOR AID
Pioneer Businessman of Fairbanks on Way to
 Coast by Plane

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, May IA Pilot Joe Crosson left this morning with Robert Lavery. pioneer busi- ness man, who is being rushed to Seattle for medical aid. He is ac- companied by Mrs. Lavery and Dr. Rex Swartz.
 The party will transfer to an emphibian plane at Anchorage for Seward to catch the steamer Yukon there.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14
Mother-in-Law of
 Whitlock Is Dead

SPRINGFIELD. H.. May IA Mrs. Elizabeth Brainard, aged 81 years, mother : in law of Br n q Whitlock, author and former Am bassador to Belgium, died here to- day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14
STOCK MARKET WEAKER T0DAY;
 TRADING LESS
Steel and Rail Issues Lead in Slump England
 Reduces Rate

NEW YORK, May 14.-The Stock Market developed marked weak ness in spots today and late trad ing after feeble midday rally.
 Trading was moderately active. The decline appeared to reflect a combination of real liquidation of bear attacks.
 The Bank of England cut the discount rate from three to 21a per cent.
 Steel and rail issues were weak features.
 The turn over exceeded 1,5oo,ooo
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14
AWAITS WIFE s7 YEARS

MILWAUKEE. May 14.-- Alter waiting 37 years for his wife tt come home, George Deerenger, 6:
 years old, filed suit for divorce ye.
 terday. He alleged desertion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14
TERRIFIC STORMS


 DUTCH HARBOR, Alaska, May 14.-High seas engulfed villages and native chiefs son was killed when board was blown through his body. Terrific storms have swept the Attu the past winter and are still raging The news was brought here by the trading ship Eunice, Capt. Nelson.
 Capt. Nelson said the seas en- gulfed the villages and caused widespread damage. Government houses and native buildings on Chichagof Bay were damaged and similar conditions are reported from scores of other villages.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14
HONOR FOR
 SIR THOMAS

LONDON, May 14.-Sir Thomas Lipton has been elected member of the Royal Yacht Squadron. the most exclusive organization of it's kind in the British Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14

Valuation of all property in Okla homa subject to taxation has been fixed by the state board of equali- zation at $1.9O0, ,000,0 900, an increase of $71 100000 over last years total.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14

A honeymoon was abruptly halt ed at Emporia, Kas., when party of five motorists was quarantined after one became i'll with smallpox.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14
LOANS HELD

WASHINGTON. D. O., May IA Loans to brokers and dealers held by the New York Federal Reserve member banks for the week ending May 13 are announced by the Re- serve Board as $1,671 ,000,O ,O00 repre- senting decrease of $28, 900 as compared to the previous week.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-05-14

tContinued on Page Three'
The Washington times., 1931-07-29

felt she must. After all, she
was a prisoner and must obey.
yes, I think she can go.
Rest is what Roche needs now"
the doctor was saying.
She took one last look at
the bed before she left. Phil
sleeping. but his face did not
seem so dead. so still. so pale.
as it had when she had come
in. He had spoken. He knew
her.
Great little nurse. Mrs.
Curtis" the nurse smiled. as
she saw them to the door.
Whispered Conference
Cook was the only one in the
hall when they came out. He
and Ross had whispered con-
ference, and then all three
started down the hall together.
At the elevator, Ross pushed
the bell and waited. Finally
the lift came and discharged
a few passengers. A cry from