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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-01-15
C. & P. TELEPHONE co.
WILL SPEND $4,S40,OOO
Many Extensions and Improve
ments to System Are Planned

Extensions and Improvements to
the system of the Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company of Balti-
more City in 1881 will involve gross
expenditures of $4,84O,OO0. This year
the company estimates that 10000
telephones will be added to the system
as compared with 5000 last year. On
December 81, there were about 216,-
$50 telephones in Maryland. AT the
end of 1881 the company estimates it
will have about 226,8OO telephones in
service, according to statement
made by Frederick J. Irish, general
manager.
Major projects contemplated, which
will provide employment for the COM
pany's installation, construction and
operating forces during the year in
clude outside plant, consisting of adj
ditional pole lines, exchange and toll
circuits, aerial and underground
cable and underground conduit, ST.
474,O0O; telephones, private branch
exchange systems and other equip
ment on the subscribers premises,
$1,637OOO; switchboards and central
office equipment additions, $554,0O0;
land, buildings and additions, and
miscellaneous items, $175,000.
Additions and betterments to the
telephone system in Maryland COM
pleted during the past year, in addi-
ton to routine construction in every
section of the state involved expendi-
lures of about $5,816,0OO. These pro-
jects included the conversion of about
14,5O0 telephones, formerly operated
from the HomeWood central Office in
Baltimore, to dial operation in the
Chesapeake, Belmont, and University
offices. This necessitated the cree
ton of an additional story to the
Homewood building. Buildings were
constructed for the new Riverside and
Curtis central Offices which were
placed in service during the year;
new switchboards and associated ap-
paratus were installed and placed in
service at Hyattsville, Crisfield and
Poolesville. Other improvements in
Maryland central offices included new
storage battery installations at Liber-
ty and Gilmor, Baltimore; Cumber-
land, Hagerstown, and Salisbury; adj
ditional telephone repeaters for i'm
proving transmission on long distance
lines were installed at Baltimore and
Cumberland. At the latter Office a
new testboard was also installed.
A telephone typewriter service was
installed in Baltimore for the police
department, connecting the various
precincts with headquarters. Other
telephone typewriter services were es-
tablished between Baltimore and
Salisbury and Baltimore and Little
town, Pa.
Additional underground and aerial
cables were provided in many sections
of Baltimore also a new combination
underground and aerial cable connect
ing Baltimore and Harrisburg, Pa,
was placed in service and an addition
al underground cable to New York
and another to Washington and Rich
mond, Va. Gables were constructed
between Cumberland and Frostburg
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-01-15

Envy yells at regulations: you're
an accident. And reputation Won
ders idly who is making that funny,
squeaking noise way down at the
bottom of the hill.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-09
SEVEN START AT NOME FOR
 ALASKA RAGE
Eight Drivers Eliminated Owing to Prevail
 ing Epidemic

NOME, Alaska, April 9-The in- fluenza epidemic eliminated drivers of eight dog teams from starting yesterday in the All-Alaska Cham pionship races from Nome to Colo yin and return. Only seven drivers are in the race.
 The starters in the race were Al Carey, Charles B. Blatchford, Peter Berg, David Apoduk, David Henry, Harold Iotuk and Joe Stickman.
 The race ends here, the starting point, sometime this afternoon.
 The time made yesterday in the race from Nome to Golovin, fol- lows:
 Carey-7 hours fl minutes 36 seconds.
 Blatchford-8 hours 34 minutes b8 seconds.
 Apoduk-8 hours 20 minutes and 10 seconds.
 Henry-8 hours Is minutes and g seconds.
 Stickman-8 hours 16 minutes and 42 seconds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-09
SERVICES FOR MRS.
 HAASANEN TOMORROW

Funeral services for Mrs. Sofia Haasanen, mother of Mrs. John Sorri, who passed away last week, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Resurrection Luth- eran church. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in charge of the c. w. Garter mortuary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-09
BRIGHTER DERBLAY
 DUE HERE TONIGHT

Freighter Derblay, of the Alas ka Steamship Company, is due at the Alaska Juneau dock at g o'clock tonight from the south. The freighter is on the way to west ward Alaska ports with large cargo.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-09
HAROLD LLOYD
 OPERATED UPON

HOLLYWOOD, Cal, April B. Harold Lloyd, film comedian, suc- cessfully underwent an appendix operation this forenoon. He was on the table 30 minutes. Quick re- covery is expected.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-09
KING GEORGE
 IS IMPROVING

LONDON, April 8.-Progress is noted in the condition of King George, suffering from bronchitis, and still confined in his apart ments in Windsor Castle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-09
STANDING OF CLUBS. Pacific Coast League

J. H. Rogers, Agent for the White Pass and Yukon Route at Skagway, is aboard the Princess Alice in port this afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-09
THEILE HOMEBOUND

Karl Theile, Secretary of Alaska, who has been south for several weeks, is a returning passenger on the Admiral Rogers which sailed from Seattle this morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-09
GAMES YESTERDAY

Missions 5; Oakland ?.
 Seattle g; Los Angeles 10. Portland 6; San Francisco 5. Hollywood 10; Sacramento 2.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-09

Berg and Iotuk had not reached Golovin late last night but their absence was not viewed with alarm. A search was being prepared, how ever
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-09

Herb keJUlesDy, superintendent of cannery at Wrangell, is a Juneau-bound passenger aboard the Admiral Rogers leaving Se- attle today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-06
COLISEUM GIVES FREE MATINEES TO LITTLE KIDS
No Charge Saturday or Sunday Either If Ac-
 companied by Parents

Here's something for nothing for kids. Children up to 8 years old, will be admitted free to Saturday afternoon matinees at the Coli scum theatre, E. B. Clayton, mana ger of the playhouse announced to- day. Boys and girls up to 8 years of age have to call at the box office for their free tickets and presentation of these at the theatre door will insure admission. For Saturday afternoon matinees, the doors open at p. m. and the show starts at l:30. These mati- nees will present comic cartoons and the same feature photoplays that are given Saturday nights.
 Here's something else. Children accompanied by their parents will be admitted free of charge to Sunday afternoon matinees, the free tickets being obtained at the box office. For Sunday matinees, the doors open at 1:30 p. m. and the show begins at 2.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-06
BANKER COMER C0Nv ICTED BY
 SEATTLE JURY
Found Guilty of Issuing False Statement of
 Assoc. Assets

SEATTLE, Novc. 6. w. D.. Conner, aged 63 years, the third former president of the Puget Sound Savings and Loan Associa- tion to be prosecuted on charges resulting from it's failure, was con- victed today by a Superior Court jury for issuing false statement of the associations assets last De- cember
 The state contended the report was of about one million dollars . The offense is punishable by not more than ten years in prison and not less than a S1,OO0 fine or both. Conner pleaded he had nothing to do with the preparation of the statement, and was utterly un- aware of the truth or falsity of it..
 FOOD SALE
 Holy Trinity Guild will hold a food sale at the Juneau Young Hardware Go. store, Saturday, No- vember T, starting at 10:30 o'clock.
 adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-06
KEATON COMEDY
 AGAIN FEATURES CAPITOL B ILL
The Devil to Play Will Be Shown at Midnight
 Matinee Tonight

"Parlor, Bedroom and Bath,' starring Buster Keaton, again heads the program that will be shown tonight at the Capitol the atre. This hilarious comedy will also be presented at the matinee tomorrow afternoon and at regular performances tomorrow night.
 "The Devil to Pay,' featuring Ronald Coleman, will be the head line offering at the preview mati- nee at o'clock tonight, and will top the new program arranged for Sunday.
 Eats Twelve Breakfasts
 "Parlor, Bedroom and Bath" saused Keaton to eat his break fast in bed, which isn't as pleasant as it sounds when you have to do it 12 times a day That was Keaton's job during the filming of the breakfast scenes.
 After a day spent in rehearsing this one scene, Keaton said he never wanted to see another break fast tray.
 The new comedy is an adapta- ton of the stage hit and revolves about the ludicrous attempts of an innocent young man to make a hit with the ladies.
 Elongated Ccmedienne
 Charlotte Greenwood, elongated comedienne; Reginald Denny and Cliff Edwards head the supporting cast and among the young ladies whom Keaton tries to dazzle are Dorothy Christy, Joan Peers, Sally Eilers and Natalie Moorhead.
 In "The Devil to Pay" Ronald Colman plays the Hon. Willie Hale, wayward son of the British Lord Iceland, who has sent the young man to South Africa to make a man of himself" Bankrupt, he auctions off his belongings, and arrives home broke"
 Humors Irate Father
 He humors his irate father into an agreeable mood, and finds him. self one hundred pounds to the good. Colman meets and falls in love with young society beauty. The girls ambitious father has contrived to get her engaged to a Grand Duke. The girl risks be- ing disowned for Colman, but only on condition that he never again sees an actress with whom he has been keeping company
 Complications Follow
 By a planned accident" Colman does see her again and compli- cations follow rapidly. The dialogue is witty and the fast pace of the star is followed
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-06
''R|vER'S E ND" TO GIVE WAY TO
 BENSON CASE
Body and Soul" Will Be Previewed at Midnight
 Matinee at Coliseum

Rivers End" will be shown for the last times tonight at the Coli scum theatre. "The Benson Murder Case" starring William Powell, will be the featured attraction at the matinee tomorrow afternoon and at the regular performance to- morrow night.
 Body and Soul' will be the sub ject of the preview matinee at l o'clock tonight and will headline the Sunday program.
 ''River's End is a stirring drama whose story revolves around activi- ties of the Royal Canadian Mount ed Police The play abounds in action and scenes depict the Northern country.
 Benson Murder Case"
 "The Benson Murder Case" is an exciting, suspenseful mystery play. Powell is convincing as the suave, silk-hatted, amateur sleuth, Philo Vance, and Eugene Palette as Sergeant Heath is riot of homely humor. s. S. Van Dimes story is filled with gripping cli- maxes that twist and turn as the police tumble with the misleading clues. It is baffling to the end. It defies solution.
 Five Persons Involved
 Five persons are involved in the investigation following the death of Andrew Benson. Two women and three men are put through the ruthless third degree. ., Police are led off on wrong trails which seem to involve every one of the suspects in turn. And, when ev- erything seems hopelessly entang- led, Philo Vance puts his finger on the guilty person, and proves him guilty.
 "The Benson Murder Case" is a really entertaining baffler, one that will test the detective powers of the best sleuth in the audience. And it's great entertainment.
 Body and Soul"
 Body and Soul" adapted from the stage play, "Squadrons," pre- sents the ever popular Charles Far rell and Elissa Landi, the much praised English beauty, in the leading roles.
 While Body and Soul" has a wa background, it is not a war picture, the dominant note being romance. It tells the story of a young American flying ace who falls in love with girl who is later accused of being, a spy. The Blot has a surprising twist at the finish, but one that turns the tide
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-06

of suspense to one of satisfac- ton.
 Myrna Loy is featured in the cast, as is Humphrey Bogart. Other important players are Donald Dil- laway, Pat Somerset, Crawford Kent, Douglas Dray and Goodee Montgomery.
 The picture was directed by AL fred S1nteli.' 's
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-06
BATTERIES

Another shipment U. s. L. bat teries on hand. 13-plate junior type, $7.5O; 13-plate, heavy duty type, $9.50
 We have 12-volt batteries in stock for old-style Dodge; also 12-volt service batteries for your conven- ience t~
 We can order for you any special U. s. L. radio battery you may need and furnish you with serv- ice battery till your special battery arrives.
 Alcohol and glycerine for your radiator.
 adv. ECONOMY GARAGE
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-06

Quartz and placer location mo- tices at The Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-06

Old papers for sale at The Elm. pire office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-06
MRS. SALLY SLAYER
 GIVES BRIDGE PARTY

Mrs. Sally Shafer entertained members of the Forest Service, Thursday evening, at the zynda Hotel. Five tables of bridge were played. The cards were followed by lunch served at the Hooker Coffee Shop. Those present were: MT. and Mrs. Charles H. Flory, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Redlingshafer, Mir. and Mrs. L. c. Pratt, MT. and Mrs. Harry Sperling, MT and Mrs Ray Taylor, MT. and Mrs. Charles Forward, Mrs. M. L. Merritt, Mrs. w. c. Ellis, Miss Pearl Peterson, Frank Heintzleman, Charles Bur dick, Wendal Moran, Wellman Hol- brook and Robert Pratt.
 Prizes were won by Mrs, Taylor and MT. Sperling.
 
 Old papers for sale at The Elm
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-06
Red Cross Chief Answers
 Critics of Drought Aid
Continued rom Page one)

(COQLluueQ IIOm rage OueJ a flood or a hurricane. It did not sweep the country clean of local supplies.
 "The Red Cross gave full rations to those who had no rations what ever. It gave supplementary ra- tions to those who were able to supply some of their own staples. For instance, family might have plenty of corn meal, lard, salt meat, home made molasses and greens, but no money for coffee, sugar, white flour, rice and soap.
 Donations of foods from fac- tories and producers helped to sup plement the store orders. Gifts of fruit were always distributed in addition to the issuance of staples. The low prices set by merchants enabled the Red Cross dollars to go surprisingly far. The spirit of the merchants was generous in the extreme"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-06

by fine cast. Loretta Young has the leading feminine role. Myrna Loy portrays the actress. Frederick Kerr and David Terrence are the fathers. Paul Cavanagh is Grand Duke, while Florence Britton, Crawford Kent and Mary Forbes appear in minor roles.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-06
LAST RITES ARE
 HELD FOR LATE J. B. RUSSELL
Interment Takes Place in Pioneers Plot in Ever
 green Cemetery

Funeral services for the late James B. Russell, longtime resi- dent of Alaska, who died recently at Chichagof, were held this after noon in the chapel of the Charles w. Carter Mortuary in this city
 The rites were conducted by Rev. Erling K. Olafson, pastor of the Resurrection Lutheran Church, who delivered the eulogy.
 A vocal selection was rendered by Charles E. Harland.
 The pallbeareres were John Beck, Ira Tucker, Henry Tamma, George Pierce, Gus Anderson, and Paul Jensen.
 Interment was in Pioneers plot in Evergreen cemetery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-06
No-ICE

The Juneau Water Co.'S office is now located with the Lucas Office Equipment Co. on Third Street. Telephone 50. Telephone bills may be paid at our office.
 adv. JUNEAU WATER co.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-06

SPEND Sunday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Friday evening at the Bible Chautauqua, odd Fellows Building. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-06

Bring us your raw furs to be made up. Chas. Goldstein & O.
 -adv.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-13
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1881
Waterbury's New Judge

Although the nomination of Attorney Edward J. Finn for judge of the local court of common pleas IS still unconhrmed by the State Senate, it IS confidently expected to- day and we feel at liberty to draw long sigh of relief. Continued efforts to force the judiciary committee to report on the five com mon pleas judgeships that Governor Cross made two months ago have shaken the polit cal foundations of the state as nothing be- fore. And in the end the five men whom the governor placed in nomination are reported upon favorably and confirmed by one legis- lative house. Of what value then has been the eight weeks delay3
 Not even the unconstitutlonality of the law which gives the governor the power to name judges of the common pleas court was established during this time although it was hinted at. We haven't even got an amend ment to the state constitution specifically al- lowing the governor to make these nomna tions. although this is still pending. A third judgeship has not been created in Waterbury, although the need of one is just as great as in Fairfield county where three now trans act less business than does the court in this district. None of the rumored political fences were created. The slate of judges is going through as first presented.
 Then why wait two months for action that by law must be taken within six days of the date of reference to the committee? We can see many reasons why the appoint ments might be delayed if there were to be changes in the appointments, but when the original slate goes through the state won ders and in wondering comes to the conclu- sion that the majority party in the Legislature is endeavoring to bolster up losing cause. It has failed notably in several instances at this session to realize that 1932 is not very far away and that the success of the republi can party year from now depends upon good behavior in the General Assembly, Such patent examples of partisanship as evidenced in the common pleas court conhrmatons do more damage than, good.
 It really wasn't fair to the common pleas judges who were being renamed and those who were being replaced, not to mention Attorney Finn and Attorney Edward J. Quinlan of Norwalk the democratic nomi- nees, to keep their appointments pending for so long period Judge Beardsley was forced to declare himself unable to offciate in his judicial capacity when his term expired and action had not been taken upon his success sor. It was situation in which the repub- can majority showed little consideration for the feelings of all concerned as long as there incident is now closed, may we tender our congratulations to Attorney Finn upon his elevation to the common pleas bench
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-13
Crosby Stands Firm

It was pure coincidence. of course, that the announcement of the annual Latin prize win ners was given to the press of this city mme diately after an equally interesting report had gone forth from Yale University that Latin and Greek were no longer requisites for Bachelor of Arts degree It marks the down. fall of the classics at New Haven. It has been a long struggle between the student body and the faculty and Yale corporation which stood staunchly behind the time -honored works Of Messrs Vergil, Homer. Cicero, Livy, Pluto, ct alia for SO many years
 Despite the increasing number of high schools and colleges that are removing Greek and Latin from the list of prescribed courses Crosby High IS still true to them. And why shouldn't she be- In the midst of this tur- moil and strife with which we are surrounded from birth till death there must be some haven in which there is repose for the tortured soul. What better one than between the leaves of a wellthumbed copy of Ciceros s orations whether it be Pro Archia" or Pro Milone'. How many lamps have burned till midnight to find out as Aeneas did that 'deseensus Averno est facilis'? And why shouldn't they continue to do so'
 
 students in grammar or high school the mes sage of Dr Michael C. Donovan, superlntend- ent of Waterbury schools or the comment of Professor James E. Grafton. of the Crosby faculty. which appeared in last nights Demo crat in connection with the Latin prize awards, Read both carefully before confinlng the me-honored classics to the limbo of antiques. Of course the action of the Yale authorities will be followed by similar stands in other institutions. of learning. In this modern age it's the practical that makes the appeal to youthful minds. The general idea is to discard anything that may not be of none tary value in the future.
 Life seems pretty short to most of us to spend any extra time acquiring knowledge of Latin and Greek languages that we won't employ in the business world. We fail to recognize the materialistic doctrines to which we are lending our heartiest support. However, we feel sure that there will always be alive in certain institutions of learning the spark of classicsm. There will be enough strength of will and purpose to keep alive he actual study of Greek and Latin. We feel sure that Crosby High School will be in cluded in this category. We know there would be an immediate protest from the citizens of Waterbury who were trained in its nallowed halls if they were dropped Those who view Latin and Greek with mingled apprehension and terror should remember what the poet Horace once said - Nil mortalibus ardui est.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-13
Politics and Personalities

Why not Newton D. Baker? That qucs- ton occurs with increasing frequency in dis eussions of possible democratic presidential candidates The fact that Mir Baker when questioned recently neither denied nor an- nouneed his candidacy. has given new inter- est to the subject. His position as presiden- tia aspirant is unique The political assets of the secretary of war under Wilson are de- pendent almost entirely on the continued re- vival of public interest in certain international questions which, however, important Tn them selves. cannot yet be classed as outstanding election issues. In brief he is above all things an ardent Wilsonian and consistent League of Nations banner carrier.
 It is true that the people as whole prefer to wage verbal battles over prohibition, taxa tion, and other matters that seem nearer home than Geneva. If Newton D. Baker makes the necessary headway to qualify him for the nomination next year, it will be because of two things - the tariff and the economic depression. In times of prosperity, the pub lie is inclined to regard the tariff as purely national, if not local, issue. But with former hard boiled protectionsts and politicians preaching downward tariff revision and point ing overseas to substantate their sermons, the Wilson doctrines of international good will and cooperation begin to look less like dreams and more like bread and butter. Furthermore, Mir Baker will appeal to small but potent group of democrats who cherish the memory of Wilson and resent the partys deviation from his policies.
 The greatest drawback in the Baker-for- prpsdent rnovement is thp nrofusion of fayorte sons in his own state of Ohio, which boasts at least four outstanding hopefuls. Besides, Franklin Roosevelt, another though less fer vent Wilson admirer and League enthusiast. IS much stronger politically than Baker. One must fall back on the old saw that anything can happen in Democratic convention The question, Why not Baker," is still pertinent one.