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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-12
Fined $50 for Speeding.

Calvin Brockdorff, 20, Takoma Park,
Md, was convicted in Traffic Court yes
tert az of speeding so miles an hour
and was fined $40. Brockdorff was ar
rested on Thirteenth street Tuesday
by Policeman Raymond Sinclair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-12
expedition His Fifty-second.

LONDON (P.-Sir Flinders Petrie,
archeologist, is on his f1fty-second ex-
petition in search of ancient lore, this
time to GAIA in Palestine. This area
is so vast" he says, that it will take
so years to excavate. But there is no
hurry. am only in my 80s and feel
fit as a fiddle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-12

vsmber 10. Ladies' night will be OBJ
served.
The program will be given under
the direction of the Entertainment
Committee Of which Lewis Lotion
Moneyway is chairman. Other men,
bers are Clifford K Bergman. George
B. Du Bois, James Oliver Murdoch, Allin
II. Pierce. william J. Showalter and
Russell / Whyte.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-12
Fined $50 for Gossipping

Mrs Martha Thompson of Chicago
was fined $50 for spreading gossip
about Mrs. Elizabeth Gilmore,
neighbor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-12
RECITAL Is PLANNED

Ladies' Night to Be Held at Uni
versity Club November 10.
A joint recital will be given by Gretch-
en- Hood, soprano. Nation Boyce.
pianist. and Gertrude McRae Nash. &C
companist, at the University Club No
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-10
FOILED AGAIN

FOILED AGAIN
Tit = Bits. London: In some anna
teur theatricals a fugitive from JUS
tice was supposed to escape from his
pursuers by concealing himself under
a table. The table was small, the fu-
gitive lengthy.
The commander of the pursuing
party rushed on to the stage and fell
over the legs of the man for whom
he was searching.
Picking himself up and rubbing his
shins, he exclaimed. dramatically,
"Ha! the villain has eluded us again."
Americanism: Making such a loud
hurrah for Righteousness that you
can't hear the still small voice Of con-
science when your acts don't agree
with your preaching.
Americanism: Thinking a gold
dollar worth SIS because everybody is
buying on credit; thinking it isn't
worth two-bits because everybody has
quit acting foolish.
Wonderful civilization! It gives
millions of men jobs when inspired by
hate, and leaves them jobless when
the only inspiration is pity.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-10
SPEAK RIGHT UP

Bystander: The small. nervous
husband was having an unpleasant
interview with the large, muscular
cook whom he was reprimanding on
account Of her numerous breakages.
Look ere" said she, you can't
frighten me-I'm a 'dreadnaught,'
that's what I ami"
We'll" replied the other, looking
at the heap of broken china, II would
rather say-er-that you are a de-
s%troyer!"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-10
NOW YOU TELL ONE
OH! OH! OH.

A racketeer on trial for murder
bribed an Irishman with 500 to hold
out for a verdict Of manslaughter.
After being out for a long time, the
jury returned with the desired YER
dict.
I'm awfully grateful to YOU" the
racketeer told the Irishman. did you
have much trouble?"
EYES," replied the son Of Erin. 81
had a divil OF a time. All the rest
wanted to acquit you."-Pathfinder.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-10
MARK OF

First Doctor: Was the operation
successful?
Second: No; it has lev been paid
fOr.-AnSWerS.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-10
WAITING FORA LULL

Mrs. Chat: 1t says here in the pa
per that a certain man has not spok-
en- to his wife for twelve years.
MI. Chat: Give him time. He may
get a chance yet.-Answers.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-10
ALL OF IT

How is your vegetable garden get
ting along?"
Fine. We had 1t for lunch yester-
day."-Pages Gales, Yverdon.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-10
O USED TO IT

Tom: Does your wife enjoy the
radio?
Dick: No! You see, It's all listen
tng.-AnsWers.
Government chemists have found
a new way to make alcohol unfit
to drink, but the bootleggers really
didn't need a new way.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-21
The Nations Pamphleteer.
Cincinnati Enquirer.)

Just now so to Washington's birth ann- versary, it should not be inappropriate to consider Thomas Paine, whose writings were also an important factor in bringing on the American Revolution. The George Washington Bicentennial Commission is making effort to extend just recognition to Pane's work-he trusted friend and collaboration with Washington in the great first Presidents hours of need and travail
 Paine the implacable foe of privileged off, fcialdom He was writer of force and power He was the admired friend and ally of Benjamin Franklin. He was, even at the time of the Revo- lution the powerful enemy of slavery. He was ceaseless in his attacks King George. It was in 1776 that he published his immortal pamphlet,
 Common Sense" It stronger force in sup port of the American cause than an army with banners and all the equipment of war. It won Washington and converted him to absolute separa ton from England.
 Paine was gallant soldier He served under Nathanael Greene. He wrote the "Crisis'-wrote it on drum head, by freight, in the battle lines It was, in its way as forceful as Common Sense" It at psychological moment. Washington welcomed it. Paine became the official propa- gandist of the revolt Other pamphlets filled with the fires of patriotism, followed it. They created and strengthened public morale, and stirred the Revolutionary sodiery as nothing else could have done.
 He fought through the entire war-fought by day and wrote by night He never weary in the patriotic cause never despaired of American Independence. He coined the phrase, "The United States of America"
 When the great Burke wrote Reflections the French Revolution" Paine replied with his Rights of Man" For this he convicted of treason He found refuge from British tyranny in France. He became a French Deputy, representing Calais He opposed 3the execution of Louis, and thereby the wrath of Robespierre and the radi- calls and sent to prison, where he lay for II months Monroe requested and secured his re- lease.
 Paine and his patriotism and his exceptional services to his country at last have been recognized and credit awarded him of the heroes Of the Revolution.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-21
VARIATION IS SPICE.

One may travel up and down city and find no two houses exactly alike unless they be members of row of dwellings.
 The different makes and models of automobiles number into the hundreds.
 Women insist that their dresses coats and hats be exclusive, but neither will two men be found in identical habliment.
 What is true of houses automobiles and clothes also true of breakfast foods furniture shoes and virtually all of mans possessions.
 The reason is obvious. No two people have identical tastes That which one finds attractive repels another. The person whose dscernment you criticise probably thinks even less of yours
 Life would be a monotonous existence but for this conflict of tastes Nothing bores like uniformity What interest would the world hold for humanity if every house built alike, if the choice of the ten million good enough for the world if the wardrobe of the modern had as little variation as Eyes if what wanted everybody wanted?
 If all humanity of the same opinion on al things, the free-for-all argument would be as extinct as the Roc but why live if you cant argue?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-21
WORSE THAN WAR.

This title finds it's explanation in interesting and deeply shocking document recently published by the Travellers Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn, which reveals the fact that automobile acc- dent fatalities in the United States in IS months exceeded the number of American soldiers killed in action and died of wounds during the l8 months of Americas participation in the World War The former numbered 509Oo as compared to 5O510 for the latter group
 Each succeeding year finds our accident list mounting to records Despite warnings of na- tional county and city governments, of automobile associations of press and pulpit and countless others accidents increase, deaths grow and injured multiply in appalling numbers. In 1880 alone there were 835 250 accidents. There 962 325 persons injured than the number of accidents. Analysis further showed that in each 1000 motor vehicle cdents last year in this country average of l19l persons injured killed Specifically, the number was 1152 hurt and 39 killed.
 Exceeding speed limits, driving on the wrong side
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-21
SENATOR JOHN w. DUNN.

John w Dunn whose death here Thursday ended long period of public service as q member cf the Territorial Legislature, Alaskan in every sense of the word. To him it was really home. This writer, who counts it an honor to have been numbered among Senator Dunns friends, and whose acquaintance with him extended over a decade was often impressed with the great af- lection he evidenced upon all occasions for the northland. Though all of his blood ties were in other lands and back home might well have had a meaning for him, it phrase unused by him. He came to Alaska in the prime of a vigorous manhood and for quarter of a century gave freely to it of his time, his intellect and his energy that it might be a better, happier and pros porous place in which to live
 student of government as well as of men, he brought talents of than ordinary caliber to the service of the Territory in his legislative career He was earnest and sincere, and though inclined by nature and circumstances to travel alone" he knew and appreciated the value of asso- citation and could and would work in harmony with his colleagues whenever he could do without a sacrifice of principle He independent in thought and action. He sought and welcomed in formation upon any subject under consideration, but formed his own opinions and made his own de- csions. He was fearless in the face of political threats and never bowed his head to political or other pressure.
 Once in a debate the floor of the Senate, taking note of a challenge hurled by prominent political leader that if he didn't change his stand on then moot issue he would be beaten at the next election, he defined his philosophy in brief but lucid terms saying: T against this thing because it is against the best interests of the Terri tory. I welcome the challenge and will meet these gentlemen anywhere at anytime they select. I am not afraid of them" He feared no one and he was ever ready to do battle for what he considered the best interests of Alaska
 Loyal to his constituents, faithful to his trust, delver into history and the practices and customs of government an ndefatigabe worker, sincere and absolutely responsible, Senator Dunn was that rarest of phenomena servant of the public His death is a distinct loss to the Territory
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-21

| keeper of any dog, so seized and mpounded shall fail to apply to l redeem said dog and to pay the { ices as hereinafter provided with three (3) days after the service of said notice in writing upon said owner or keeper, if he be known, Dr. otherwise, at the expiration of he posting of said notice for three 8 days as aforesaid, the Chief )f Police, in his discretion, shall thereupon either sell said dog either at public or private sale to any persons who applies to pur- chase it and pays the aforesaid fees, or else he snail cause said dog to be killed. Section 8. That all fees col lected either for the licensing of dogs or for seizing, impounding and Keeping them in the City Pound shall be accounted for and paid oy the officer who collects said fees into the City Treasury.
 Section g. The Chief of Police is hereby authorized to designate and employ a competent person to act as dog catcher and such person, when so designated or en- ployed, is hereby authorized to carry out the duties of this ordi- nance imposed upon the Chief of Police, but said dog catcher, in the conduct of his work, shall not maltreat or mistreat any dog CT otherwise cruelty beat or torture 1t either in the catching, keeping or killing of such dog.
 Section 10. That no person, who is the owner or keeper of any dog, shall knowingly keep or main- tain said dog, or knowingly allow said dog to be so kept and main tained, in such manner as to cause said dog to become public nuisance as herein provided; and the duty
 s hereby imposed upon every per son. who is the owner or keeper of any dog, to keep and prevent 6aid dog from becoming a public nuisance as herein provided.
 Section II. That this ordinance shall not be construed to permit eny dog, even though said dog is duly licensed in accordance here with, to be so kept and maintained as to violate any other provision of this ordinance.
 Section 12. That any person who violates this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not to exceed Ten Dollars ($10CoI
 Section 13. That Ordinance No. I'll and all ordinances in conflict are hereby repealed.
 Section IA. That this ordinance shall be published in the Daily Alaska Empire, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Juneau, for two successive publications and shall take effect upon June l, 1921.
 Attest T. B. HUDSON,
 H. R. SHEPARD, Mayor.
 City Clerk.
 First publication March 21, 1891. Last publication, March 23, 1881.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-21
Another Use for Adversity.
(New York Herald -Tribune)

Every little while Dr. Bruening the German Chancellor, points out to his people that adversty has it's uses. He sees in hard times incentive to business enterprise and to the habit of hard work Now it would also appear that diversity has an ef feet upon the employment of leisure which quiet people, who do not approve of some of our gidder pastimes, will welcome with pleasure for it would seem that in an era of economic distress men turn from frivolity to books
 A few weeks ago the British publishers, in annual conference, agreed that considerably reading was being done by their public direct result of depression, Not only are libraries heavily patronzed in hard times, which may simply indi- cate that the idle killing time, but there is 2 perceptble increase in book sales. Here the Ma tona Association of Book Publishers has just dis covered what amounts to the same thing, but the statement of it is in negative and less cheerful form.
 MT. Edward S. Mills President of the association, states that ''the depression of 1880 was not as far-reaching in the book trade as it was in other
 lines" This voices very conservatively the general tone of optimism, that prevailed at the conference The trade obviously considers itself to be in sur prisingy healthy state, and only explanation of it l is, MT Mills says, "even in hard times there are a great many Americans who do not consider book luxury"
 l When considers how many books are bought in prosperous to adorn shelves and not to be read, how many bought which at pinch could be easily borrowed and how many are lavishly bestowed by those who never read upon those WhC never read it would not be surprising to learn that a general depression had been as hard the book seller as upon any other merchant who sells what the poor man can do without if he must. That the publishers are not downhearted may be taken as evidence therefore. that the British pub llishers assert positively, people who reao little when they have money to spend on gayer pas | times, sitting at home nights and, witt time heavy their, hands, are relying more thar during their prosperity upon books for diversion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-21

The Supreme Court finds that the Prohibition Amendment constitutionally ratified but before any law becomes effective it must be ratified by the moral conviction of substantial majority ot those who are expected to observe it.-(Detroit Free Press)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-21

It is not current issues but currency issues, that the Democratic National Committee will need to consider most seriously-(Atlanta Constitution )
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-21

Another thing that the Wickersham Commission apparently overlooked Investigating for possible connection between the drought and Prohibition Enforcement.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-21

If anybody wishes to create additional legal holidays. why not select the day after Con- gress adjourns?-Q Indianapolis Star)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-21

# the highway, ignoring traffic directions, falling o grant the right of way all law infractions are isted causes for a huge proportion of the acci- lents The motorists greatest fault seems to be hey creatures of impulse. Accidents do not 'ccur according to any rule or set of them. Fine veather and good road conditions rather than poor highways and bad weather accident factors The former invite speed while the latter require aution in driving at lower speeds.
 The great need is for a cultivation by the motorists for higher sense of personal responsi- oility, fuller realization that respect for the 'afety and rights of others drivers and pedestrians llike, is prerequisite for their safety and lights. Enactment of more traffic laws will hardly accomplish this Education offers the more prom sing route that and stricter placing of account ability on those involved in accidents. fs
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-21

Its funny worlds but the fellow who last week was worried over the prospects for Taku wind is now bothered about the chances for more rain
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-21

The fact that B Senators will not return to Washington next December shatters the old super stiton.--6Washingt Post.J -'f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-22
HOOVER APPROVES
BUFFERS Re FIRING
Grants Request Of Marine Com.
maadaat Before Getting
Application,

Although he has rot yet received
TAG formal application from the Navy
Department. president Hoogsr has ap-
prored Ma. Gen, Snledleg Darlington
Bs4Jes'S request fHg retirement from The
Ma ille Corps, Affective October 1,
Tao PEesideat'S UNUSUAL action IN
passing upoa an application before he
has seea II VAS announced Yesterday
AZ NJ Heogey's Se1ai-weekly press
conference.
II assume that II Gen, Butler wishes
70 retire tlae authorities glll approve,
I'D the President 'The general Is a
VeEg distinguished ard gallant ofheeg,
ard | have 10 do45t that II The eoun-
~ has need 4 can a]ways secure his
E9rgices
Bu11e., commandment Of tl4e ouanllco
Marine nasu. IA. ar6led hla request
Thursday ~ Ma Ger. Ben "a. Fuller
Marine Corps commandments after hay-
ing fslaae known his desire "a re lire
several weeks previously. re has
bought a bn1ne as EeWtaHn, Phiia-
deiphIa sub1rh, and accepted a c1h-
tract 10 deliver 4 series 81 Lectures
tllEo1EhC5li The. country during Bllich
lle says, he Wfl tell tise people a5iad
abuse our corps where The he'll e
get IN
Fas name also has been ncntaoaed a
possible candidate lot 2ae Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-22
SENATE PROBE TURNS:
TO CANNON ACCOUNTS.
Bank Records to BE EXAMINED and
His Bankers Quizzsd, at Wed.
AeSday Hearing.

The hank records Of Bishop James
Cannon, IT,, viii be examined next wees.
rs the senate Campaign Funds. Com
fnlttee in. concluding It's inquiry into
thc Southern Methodist chllrc hnaa' S
handling of antl-Srith funds intrasted
70 him during The 1920 presidential cam
palgr-
suhpoenaS were served. yesterdag on
bankers u three States, and Chai alR11
Nys announced these Witnesses would
Be examined frsE. lie also advanced
The opening 81 hearings ID next We'd
ueSdRy instead Of the day following.
The halakega called are p. P. Ferguson,
president og the Hudson County National
Bank, Jersey CITY; W. Il. wood, presi-
dent d the American Trust CO, Char
iotfA, n. G.; F. ". Shedleld, cashier az
tlle Bank Of CTeRc, CreRe, Va. S. I,
Barrow, president OF the First National
Bank, Blackstone. Va. and J. A. Booker.
cashier Of tile Citizens Bank T. Trust
Co. Blackstone.
There also Bas an intluALien that the
brokerage account 81 Bishop Cannon.
would be examined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-22
REPRISAL SUSPECT
HElDNCAR CHASE
W. y, Jordan Facing Trial on
0ripina--Poiiee Say They
Recognized Him..

william II. Jordan, alias Gordon. 50,
who was arrested recently en- a charge
Of beating Up two. men after they are
alleged to have thrown MRS. Anna Noble
Sparks. out OF their. car ia nearby
Maryland. was to be hsled in, Traffic
Court today, on charges Of reckless
driving and driving without an opera
tors permit, following his arrest late
last nignt AFTER a Spectacular chase
81 police Oh Connecticut Avenue.
Jordan, according. to police, was
stopped By Private A G. Keene Of No.
~ precinct on Connecticut avenue last
night, when he Is alleged to have been
exceeding the i5-mile speed limit oycT
the KIngls bridge and driving With, no
tai light.
ofhecrA. Describe Chase.
Jordan. police said. talked to Keene
r. few moments and then threN his car
into gear and fed. Jordan IS then al
legged 10 have passed rec lights az
Waodley road and Cathedral avenue.
At Calvert street jordan Is said to have
suddenly reversed his route when, his
big car skidded on the wet street and
came 10 a stop facing in the opposite
direction. Officer Keene followed close
behind. Tss lost ground. however, and
after q. chase Of some blocks eltit the.
race.
Beth Keene and ofaeeg D. ". Brown
OF The fourteenth, precinct, who witt
messed a part az Keenes chase. claim
they recognized Jordan as The driver
Ok the ies1f1g car, and after Keene had
abaildcned, the chase they vent 70 the
34DD block Of Come cticut avenue, where
Jordan Is said 70 live, and arrested him,
Said "a Have Welded Jack.
jordan vas arrested August, /, when
ne Is alleged to have assaulted William
p. DS1-Lott and HeWell II, Boa!din, beat
ing them With a. blackjack. He told
police They were. the men who had
thrown the Sparks woman from their
car IN nearly Maryland, altes attempt
ing 20 assault fisI.
Both Bouidin and Dermott were
they told police. and were beateh with
a blackjack, gilils, according te Wit
SleSseS, Jordan said. eThlsn teach YOU
10 Throw peopls cut Of automobiles =
jordan told police at the time 81 his
erTest that he vas a friend Of Mrs.
Sparks, and had been iTateTzned the men
rad tried TO- assault heE on the day
previous to the beating. He said hs
vas Questioning the men when psrnott
Jumped from the car, seized ar Iron
pipe, and caused him, jordan. 70 strike
rim with The blackjack in s5If-defeISe
Later, he said, Boli!din Joined The melee,
and vas also beaten.
Both Bp,iidin and DSrmott were
tTeated al FTeadmaIi's Hospital f0r the
Wounds received h The beating.