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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-03

SYNOPSIS. - The mysterious John
Waye is Q problem to DR.. Charters. Be-
cause he knows of the physicians GRIM
abb for the. murder of Spider Schlitz
and is admitted to his nursing home.
There he meets Marjorie Lauderden.
puzzled BY her lingering illness. Her
aunt, Mrs. Lauderdell, was formerly q
companion of Charters American days.
how he robbed Schlitz and Chink Dor
son Of their shares OF the st. Clair dia-
Inond lob" DR.. MacAdoo's suggestion
TO bump him of" is rejected by Char
ters, who decides to have Wages pre-
tended delusions certified as insanity
MacAdoo. reveals his knoviadiSs nf his
past life of crime and asks him what he
is getting out of the Marjorie Lauder
TO put his cards on the table" II Waye
viii do the same
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-03
Hunt for Water in Africa.

Able Gabriel Lambert, a European,
possesses extraordinary gifts as a water
diviner. He sometimes uses a pendu-
lum which, when over water. swings to
and fro at great rate, but he uses also
the old-faShioned hazel twig. He is
shortly being sent to Algiers on an Of
fetal water finding mission,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-03

mo, my dear" said Mrs. Platte, tall
dark Spanish-lookin woman Of some
40 Summers, thin to the point Of enact
alton, with coal-black hair and burning
eyes.
mo, my dear. You don't sayl Drugs
and drink and vicel And such O splen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-03
stratagems and spoils; and, the door
opening, he beheld John Waye.

Wages quick hand fOiIs the menacing
pistol appearing in tomOrrow's chapter,
but Mr.. James can't avoid n sudden
seizure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-03

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-03

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The Alaskan., 1931-05-01
HELPING THE CANNING
 INDUSTRY

The tax on fibre boxes was of fered in the Legislature as a so- lution to assist the lumber mills out of their sloughs of despon- dency. The diferential in trans pOrtatiOn as between the two containers Alaska wood and Washington fibre boxes is ap- Droximately 12 cents. Which is the fat that is pocketed by the brokers.
 For several years, one of our leading politicians stumped the country talking transportation costs and freight rates. It ap- pears that this is the most op- perfume time to bring alive this dll-impOrtant subject. Perhaps some of our brainy legislators will be Moses to lead the chill dren of Alaska out of the will derness of economic distress. It appears to be their move.
The Alaskan., 1931-05-01
PRINCE RUPERT LANDINGS SUFFER AS KETCHIKAN GETS MAIN CATCH

With many Canadian boats landing their first catches of the season at Prince Rupert for the week of March 21-27 totalled 279,800 pounds. This was still 9 good deal lower than normal as there was only 45,000 pounds If American fish landed during he week. Total landings for he season up to and including March 27 amounted to only 457,840 pounds as against l. 656, 200 pounds at a similar date last year.
 In view of the fact that the United Pacific Fisheries, which so far has handled all the hali but that has been landed at the port of Prince Rupert, is paying 10c and 7c, the same down price as is being paid in Prince Rupert, for hallbut in Ketchikan, doubts are expressed as to whether much American halibut will come into Prince Rupert at all under the present arrangement. Certainly there would seem to be no good req son for the American boats to bring their catches here to re- ceive no more than they would at Ketchikan.
 Of course, the Seattle fleet has only just got to work follow ing the settlement of the dis pute between boat owners and fishermen as to boats share. A few weeks will have to elapse before it can be ascertained just what effect the new marketing arrangement will have upon. the volume of landings at this port. tt should not be long, either, before returns are available on shipments of fish that have al- ready been made comparatively so as the fishermen will have some idea whether or not they are better off under the new marketing scheme.
 Probably the most important development in the situation
The Alaskan., 1931-05-01
MUCH MONKEY BUSINESS

The Community Property law proposed in the legislature met some heavy reverses when Re- oresentatives Boyle and ziegler tackled on some peculiar amend ments. ziegler who has had experiences in the stormy wat CTS of matrimony proposed that benefits of owning property shall not benefit those who are separated without divorce but they may benefit if the parties agree once again upon matri- monial Waters-provided either or both parties signify approv- al; another amendment provid- ed that parties concerned shall elect whether or not the law is to govern in their case; Boyle wished to incorporate trap sites as property rights. These pro posals met with vigorous opposi- tion from the Women's League
 Getting into the Senate the bill was amended to discard the amendments and then the Sen ate by a vote of 5-2 killed the Dill.
 Under the present laws, Friend Husband says to his Frau What's yours is mine; what'f mine, is mine" That is the way the majority under the leader ship of Senator Dimond woulC have it.
 It will be well for the women to remember the ticket support cd by this publication favored 2 fair, equitable law for women as well as men, Many were bunked into voting for the men who now make it their pleasure to laugh at the wishes of the women.
The Alaskan., 1931-05-01
GOOD AS FAR AS TT GOES

T believe in the United States of America as a government of inc people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; democracy in a republic; Q sovereign nation of many sovereign States; a per feet union, one and .inseperable; i; established upon those principles Of equality, freedom, justice and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. I therefore be- 'ieve it is my duty to my coun- e''7' f" love it, to support it's con : stitution, to obey it's laws, to re- spect it's flag, and to defend it against all enemies"
The Alaskan., 1931-05-01
TROLLER'S TAX KETCHIKAN

It is not long since that we queried the legislators as to what they were going to do about the tax on nonresident .rollers. We even intimated that they did not have brains of sufficient capacity to handle the subject. So far, nothing has been done about it, and further more nothing can be done this session about 1t, unless it is by unanimous consent.
 Those resident trollers who voted out Peter Somer and Will liam Paul have not found any others to take an aggressive po- sition in the matter. To secure competent legislation for the fisheries you cannot turn to the
The Alaskan., 1931-05-01

denied the right to enter lawful occupations they will be forced into lawlessness to gain liveli hood. This will be tragic to so- ciety and will be infinitely more tragic to us as Jews" His sermon was based upon Haywood Broun's book, Chris tians Only" which he said, is gaved only by "casualness' from being a most tragic indictment of American civilization.
 Dr. Wise deplored particular " difficulties confronting Jewish students in the field of medi- cine.
The Alaskan., 1931-05-01
RABBI WISE HITS RACE
 PREJUDICE

Rabbi Stephen s. Wise of New York, recently in a sermon at the Free Synagogue, urged 8 cpeedy end of racial diScrimina- tion which he said, bars many young Jews from means of liv- lihood. He warned, "If tens of thousands of young Jews are
The Alaskan., 1931-05-01

during the week in question was a conference between the old fish buyers and boat owners on the matter of marketing. While no definite announcement was made after the conference, the
 meeting was seen by some as a possible first step toward the re- sumption of competitive fish buying at Prince Rupert under the former system.-Canadian Ntisherman.
The Alaskan., 1931-05-01
HESS SALES TAX

Watching closely reaction of the Alaska editors to the proposed gasoline and merchandise tax introduced by Senator Hess, we fail to find a single supporter ot the measure. There is little doubt that the legislators will pass it for it will mean just SC many political funerals.
The Alaskan., 1931-05-01

John Kolstrand will have 2 Harris Type c carbide generator when the Norco arrives in port Saturday. He will manufacture his own acetylene gas at one third the cost of shipping it IF in steel containers.
 Mrs. Ole Husvik gave a card party last Wednesday evening. Three tables were used and priz- eS were won by Mrs. Martin Enge and Mrs. Peder Lund.
The Alaskan., 1931-05-01
COURTS OF INJUSTICE

A contemporary heads a re- cent murder trial Much Evi- dence Barred Out" The pris- oner in this instance was ad- judged guilty by the jury.
 The government introduced evidence to show that hair Gone hair) in the hand of the mur- dered was similar to that of the nair of the prisoner at the bar Immediately after the session was. resumed. Judge Harding told the jury that he wished to clarify his. former. instructions to them regarding the matter of hair. Some parts of that tes- timony were entitled to be en- tered. as evidence. and to. be considered by them as such. *.* They weer cautioned to- disre- gard and not to speculate upon .ony other points in this testi- mOny." ... =. =. ... ....
 We have no quarrel with the instructions of the judge but we cannot but believe where the life of a man is at stake, he is entitled to present every shred of evidence that will diSprove the charge. That the duty ot :he government attorney is not to convict in order to make 9 record, but to establish justice tie guilt or innocence of the ac- cused.
 Throughout the entire coun- try our trial system is falling in- 10 disrepute just because of the fact that justice is too oft times aborted to satisfy the petty, pie ayunish egotistical pride of the attorneys.
 Albert B. Fall was sentenced tc pay a fine of $1O0,O0O and one year in penitentiary to serve for accepting and receiving a bribe in the notorious Oil scandals of the Harding administration. He is appealing his case to the Su- preme Court Doheny, Sinclaire and others charged with bribine tLis unfortunate betrayer of the trust of his fellow citizens, are walking the streets acquitted ot bribing Fall. How can he be guilty of accepting a bribe from these same men who have beer acquitted of giving him that 5ribe? Verify justice is not on y blind in the United States but it is cockeyed and prejudic- cd and the scales of justice arc gummed by men who should, il many instances, themselves put 8 few years behind the bars il contemplation of their own be- trayal of their offices for sel. fish interests.
The Alaskan., 1931-05-01

and ignorance will destroy a na1 tion. If we take close obserVa- ton, we will see that Greed breeds all three ambition, ig- nOrance and intolerance. Greed produces paupers and nlultimillionaires which is un- iust and unrighteous and di- rectly against all of Gods teach ings and causes nations to be cast into Hell.
 Respectfully,
 5. ROOs.
The Alaskan., 1931-05-01

lawyer or newreporters unfamil- jar with the real conditions in the industry. The needs of the fishermen can best be presented by men who have worked under .he laws and regulations of the industry.
The Alaskan., 1931-05-01
TRAP FISH

United States salmon traps and purse seiners in Puge+ Sound captured 78 per cent of the sockeye salmon headed for the Fraser River spawning grounds during the season of 4930.-Canadian Fisherman.
The Alaskan., 1931-05-01
The Open Forum
April IT, 1881

April r, 1881 Editor The ALASKAN:
 One word about poverty and plenty. IT. me it seems like poverty and protligates, which are made by Greed is America's curse, If we fight Greed instead cf fighting any class of people, we will make better progress. The ysay ambition, intolerance
The Alaskan., 1931-05-01

Jack King will build a new residence along the Scow Bay road this spring.
The Alaskan., 1931-05-01

The shrimp pickers will be back on the job.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-02
Thomas Jackson Still Unconscious
 At St. Mary's
Young Street Man Knocked Down on South Main Street by Autoist Who Fails to Stop-Wife Visits Hospital This Morning and Furnishes Identification

Through the efforts of Patrolmen Patrick Moylan and Fred Hickey of the emergency squad the unknown man, who was critically injured by a hit-and-run driver on South Main street late last evening. was identi- fled to-day at St. Mary's hospital as Thomas Jackson, 49, of 52 Young street. His failure to return home last evening resulted in a number Df inquiries being made this morn- ing by his wife. The police imme- diately recognized her description of him as corresponding to that of the man who had been removed to the hospital in an unconscious condition. Mrs. Jackson accompanied the off, ficers to the hospital and recognized her husband.
 ton of the machine involved in the incident members of the detective bureau were engaged to-day in the effort to locate the driver respon- sible. It Is the second instance of a hit-and-run affair in this city within q period of twenty-four hours. Miss Genevieve Mikaitis, IS, of 46 North iy injured Tuesday evening. Chester Tamosaitis, 21, of sra Washington avenue arrested within two hours of the fatality confessed yesterday to Coroner John T. Mongani that he was the driver. The youth and his father, Jacob, were quizzed to some extent before the former finally ad- mitted that he was the operator. He claimed that he became frightened on seeing the young girl fall to the street. Alice Magauskas, If, of High land avenue, who was injured at the same time. is at present patient in
 st. Mary's hospital. The two girls
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-02
Lewis To Probe
 Walker Shooting States Attorney Will Act on Completion of TorkOmian
 Case

States Attorney l.. l.. Lewis of this city on the completion of the Torkomian case in the superior court will undertake next week an official investigation of the shooting of Mrs Viola Walker, negress, of 99 Jones avenue, Bridgeport. She is at present in critical condition in St Vincent's hospital. The use of artifi- cial means of respiration has kept ner alive.
 Coincidental with the entry into the case of Coroner John T. Mon- zani and States Attorney Lewis was the introduction into the legislature yesterday of bill calling for a spe- cial commission investigation of the case. State Police Commissioner Robert T. Hurley has started an in- Quiry concerning the shooting owing to the fac. that two state troopers, George Herr and Harold Richter, have been suspended and are un- der technical arrest at the Beacon Falls barracks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-02
WIFE IDENTIFIES VICTIM OF SKIP DRIVER
RIOTERS IN THE
 STATE HOUSE OF
 MARYLAND FREED
Ten Alleged Communists Were Arrested Yesterday After They Had Started Trouble

Annapolis. Md. April 2.-(UP)-5 yesterday after riot in the State House, are free to-day at the specific request of Attorney General W. Pres ton Lane, Jr.
 The ten, comprising three white men, two white women, and five negroes, were seized by Annapolis police following a free-for-all on the floor of the house in which meni- bers of the house participated. Two. of them were injured seriously.
 The riot began when a group of 50, 40 of them negroes, who had marched all the way from Baltimore In a pouring rain, strode into the house of delegates and demanded immediate action on their program of unemployment relief.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-02

The shooting occurred March 10th. Since that time there has evil Gently been some question as to jur- isdiction for the state police, Bridgeport and Southbury authori- ties have figured in the case. Con- siderable agitation has been in evil dence in Bridgeport among the col ored people for the alleged indiffer- cnce in determining responsibility.
 Mrs Walker was a passenger with her husband in car operated by Stephen Peebles of Bridgeport. While passing through Southbury their machine was followed by the two state troopers. Several shots were fired at the car and one buI:et entered Mrs Walkers neck. Coroner Monzani has obtained several state- ments from her and members of the party. States Attorney Lewis is now expected to make an investiga- ton and determine whether or not the state troopers were criminally responsible for the injury to Mrs Walker. With a special legislature commission taking part also there Is likely to be a series of inquiries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-02
Second Church
 Sunday Noon Club
Will Be Addressed by Dr Frank J. Erbe

The speaker for next Sundays meeting of the Sunday Noon club of the Second Congregational church will be Dr Frank J. Erbe who will have as his subject, a discussion of the following quotation, Dentistry can extend human life ten years" Mayo.
 The usual question and discuss sion period will follow Dr. Erbe's address. This meeting will, as usual, be held in the chapel of the church at 12 o'clock and is open to all men of the city who care to at- tend.
 The speaker for Sunday, April 12, will be Professor Henry R. Ru- din, professor of history at Yale university. The Sunday Noon club will be represented at the city char ter hearing in Hartford on April z. by Alfred F. Meyerhaus and pr Frank J. Erbe,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-02
OBITUARY

DERMODY--Mr Loretta (Vance) Dermody, wife of William J. Der mody of 153 West View street, died last night at the Waterbury hospi- tai. Besides her husband, she leaves one son, William J. Dermody, Jr; her mother and stepfather. MT, and Mrs Michael McDonald; five brothers, William J., Joseph, Edward. James and George Vance; three sisters, Mrs James O'Donnell, Mrs Walter Budd and Mrs Joseph Kelly.
 Mrs Dermody was born in Water bury and was 0 life long resident here where she was very well and favorably known. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at S:45 o'clock from her home to St Fran cis Xavier's church at 9:30 o'clock. Burial will be in old St Joseph's cemetery.
 Margaret Gertrude O'Connell, age six weeks, daughter of MT and Mrs George l.. O'Connell, died yesterday at her home, 49 Laurel street following a short ill., ness with pneumonia. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home with burial in Cal- vary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-02

with five companions were on their way te choir rehearsal when run down. Tamosaitis is being held with out bonds.
 Last evenings accident occurred about 11:45 o'clock. There were sev- eral persons in the immediate vi- cinity at the time. According to one report MT. Jackson was crossing South Main street, near City Cor ners when he was struck by pass ing automobile. He was hurled to one side.s When witnesses hurried to his assistance he was found un- conscious. He was hurried1y taken to St. Mary's hospital. where he re- mained unknown until Mrs. Jack son appeared this morning. He was still unconscious at noon hour to- day. He suffered decorations about the head and body and it is feared that his skull is fractured.
 The police have quizzed several persons who were on hand within a few minutes after the accident. Coroner John T. Monzani has of- ficially taken charge of the investi- gation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-02

Burial was in old Pine Grove ceme- tery. Corp Coyle post of the Amer ican Legion was in charge.
 The funeral of Mrs Assunta Pa dula was held this morning atN9 o. clock from her home on Chestnut Hill road, Rev Felix Scoglio. pastor of St Lucy's church conducting the services. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pallhearers were Jo- seph and Philip Palangio, Pasquaie Padula, John Marinella, Felix and Nicholas Colavecchio.
 The funeral services for Beach Henry Baker. who died Tuesday in Toronto, Can. are to be held to- morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Alderson funeral .home, 70 Gen. tral avenue. Rev David Gaines of- ficiating. Burial will be in Plain vile, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-02
The Observance
 of Good Friday
any Places of Business Will Close All Day
 Tomorrow

The banks, courts. schools, factor $, public library and offices in City taIl will be closed tomorrow as . cminder that 1t is Good Friday, an ccasion which many believe should ave & more general observance.
 In these days when an effort is be- E made to make light of the be- # of the existence of life in the lture state. 1t Is refreshing to read
 the fast day proclamation of Gov 'oss that Easter approaches with lesson that matter, mute and in- innate, has rebirth; that resur- ,tion follows death".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-02
COBBLER LOSES
 LIFE IN BLAZE
Block in East WalpOle, Mass. Was Destroyed By FireLast Night

East Walpole. Mass, April D. UPJ-The body of man. who was trapped by fire that destroyed the Mcguire block here last night, was found in the ruins early to-day.
 The victim was identified as Abra- ham Maza nsky. about 40, whose cob bier shop was in the building. Police found the body after being advised by Mazansky's wife that he was missing.
 Three firemen were slightly hurt while fighting the blaze, which caused damage estimated at $20,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-02
YACHT IS FOUND

St Petersburg, Fla, April 2.-(UP) -E. C. Robinson, rear admiral oi the St Petersburg Yacht club, to-day received a telegraph from Dr How ard Walker. captain of the Mobile yach. Virginian, that he and his crew were safe at Sanibe1. Fla, on the west coast about 75 miles south of St Petersburg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-02
IlIEIl,

Mrs William J. Dermody of 163 West
 View st. Funeral Saturday morning at e:i6 o'clock to St Francis xavierss church. Burial in old St Joseph's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-02

that former Senator George Wnar- ton Pepper of Pennsylvania will act as his counsel in the suit instituted by the senate to oust Smith from the commission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-02
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends. relatives, and neighbors. and especially Corp Coyle post of the American Legion, and the 102nd In- fantry association for their many acts acts Sf sympathy yp,r ana a,II. kindpess sx- ment, the death of our dear brother. Joseph Kenny.
 Signed:
 MRS DENNIS SYNNOTT, MRS ELLEN
 BURNS, MRS JAMES SYNNOTT,
 JAMES KENNY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-02

PEPPER WILL DEFEND
 Washington, April 2.-UP)- Chairman Otis Smith of the federal power commission announced to-day