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The Washington times., 1931-03-19
Church Plav
Will Honor
'Galahad'

Six well-known women, repre-
senting outstanding church con-
gregations in the Capital City,
win form the honarary commit
tee for the three presentations
Of the Lenten drama, Gala
had" to be given under the
auspices Of the washington Fed
Grafton of Churches, at Luther
Place Memorial Church next
Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
day.
They are Mrs. Minnigerode
Andrews. Mrs. Albert N. Baggs,
Mrs. Frederic E. harrington,
Mrs Marie Moore Forrest, Mrs.
James Carroll Frazer and Mrs.
Fulton Lewis. All are leaders
in this city in. the field of re-
hgious drama, anc. were aSSoci-
ated several years ago with the
presentation of Mrs. Andrews
The Cross Triumphant" at
Washington Cathedral.
Based on Legend
Keen interest is being shown
in the production Of the play,
based upon the Bible. and the
legend Of the Holy Grail, as told
by Tennyson, 1t is being pre-
Sented under the direction of
the committee on religious
drama and pageantry of the
Federation of Churches. of
which Miss BeSs Davis Schrei-
ner Is chairman. Miss Schrei-
ner has arranged the symbolic
stor.' for presentation.
Among those who are playing
important parts in the prepara-
ton and presentation of Gala
had" are Miss Caroline McKin-
ley, Mrs. Walter Nash, Mrs.
Maud Howell Smith, Mrs. Hor-
ace G.. Torbert. Mrs. Elizabeth
@. Pritchard, Miss Katharine
Whitley, Miss Mildred Merrill,
Miss Marie Walcott, Miss Lois
Kugler, Miss Rhoda Watkins.
Mrs. N. K. Gardner, Mrs. John
v. Green, Miss Constance Lane
and Miss Dorothy CroisSant.
Designs Art Work
Miss Croissant, daughter of
DR.. and Mrs. De Witt c. Crois-
SAINT, has been doing art and
costume designing in New York
city for the past year. She is
in the city on a visit to her
parents, and is aiding Miss Mer-
rill in designing and executing
the costumes for "Galahad."
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Frank LoeSch,
Of Washington, and Mrs. Char
lotte Browning. also of Wash
ington, are at the Huntington
Hotel in Pasadena, Calf.
The Ken-Wan-Nee Club will
entertain at a card party at
the Hay-Adams House on 7 7hurS-
day, March 26. There will
be dancing from II until IL
O'Clock.
The Washington times., 1931-03-19
LET'S AU Go Shopping
BY Patricia Lee.

or darker than the tie, or may
be chosen in white with the tie
of his or your favorite color.
This is one gift you needn't
hesitate to give him.
75c GOLF BALLS
NOW ON SALE FOR 45c
Just when the weather invites
you out for a game, too. These
are English balls, approved and
known by sportSmen. Since
they are on sale for a short
time only, early purchasing is
suggested. For this sale they
are priced 45c, or IS per dozen.
TRI-COLOR COMBINATION
IN NEW SILK FROCK, IS
Awfully smart frock for day.
time wear. Made Of smooth
flat crepe in the new dull rose
shade and combined with mar
row insets of eggshell and black.
The double band trimming, elab-
crate sleeves Qong) and the
collar that ties into a tie in the
back are among its interesting
features,
The Washington times., 1931-03-19
Guests I'm New York

OWGSgA AM ANVW 4VAA
Walter Evans Edge, jr., son
of the American ambassador
to France, and his grand
mother, Mrs. Sarah Lee Phil
lips, are at the Plaza In New
York for a two-week visit with
Mrs. Georgia Lee Parker. Mr.,
Edge is a student at Lawrence
vile, N. j., and Is here for
his Easter holiday.
=
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Dun
ham of Wardman Park Hotel
are receiving congratulations on
the birth of a daughter last
Saturday. Mrs. Dunham Is the
daughter of the director Of the
Mint and Mrs. Robert J. Grant.
The Washington times., 1931-03-19

For names of the shops tohere
you can find the articles de.
Scribed belotD. address Patricia
Lee, care of The Washington
Times. or telephone District
$3.50. Extension 165. betDeen
the hours of $50 and S.
The Washington times., 1931-03-19
THIS UNIQUE NECKLACE
LOOKS LIKE A COLLAR, $3

AOOAAC AAAAD "A NOAAANAASS ~
New necklaces, not only make
a dress but are very new. It's
like wearing a different and
beautiful yoke. Shown in four
strands of opaque beads, some
times in blending shades of the
same color or in charming color
contrasts. Narrow strips of
metal set with rhinestones hold
them in place.
MEMS NEW ENSEMBLE
OF SHIRT AND SILK TIE.
S1.95
Well tailored shirt Of nicely
finished broadcloth and good
looking tie at this low price.
The shirt may be a bit lighter
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16
BISHOP CAN NON MAKES CHARGES
 ON |ND|C TMENT
Claims Roman Catholics Had Majority on Re-
 cent Grand Jury

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 16.- Bishop James Cannon, Jr., alleging Roman Catholics had a majority representation on the Washington Grand Jury that indicted him for alleged violation of the Federal Corrupt Practices Act, says 1t is difficult for the average man to believe" this is. an accident.
 The Southern Methodist Bishop, in a letter to the Richmond Times Dispatch, replying to an article by Thomas Lomax Hunter, columnist, said it appears that twelve of the twenty-three members of this par ticular Grand Jury were Roman Catholics. He also charged in the letter that the foreman and Dis trict Attorney are alleged to be Catholics.
 If it is true, as I believe, it explains why three witnesses I insisted be called, were not called. When the District Attorney failed to summon these three witnesses, I knew he wanted to secure an indictment regardless of the facts, " the Bishop said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16
OUSTED FROM
 MINISTRY FOR
 1 YEAR PERIOD
Bishop Smith Suspended, on Secret Charges, by
 Church Jury

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 16.- Bishop Rembert G. Smith, of Spar ta, Georgia, who severely criticized Bishop James Cannon, Jr., for his activity in the 1928 Presidential campaign, was suspended from the ministry last Saturday for a period of one year, on secret charges, by the Ecclesiastical jury of the North Georgia Conference of the Metho- dist Episcopal Church of the South.
 Twelve of the thirteen members of the trial committee signed the report saying the Rev. Smith had been found guilty of gross i'm prudence and high unministerial conduct" but no explanation was given as to why the thirteenth member did not sign the report.
 The utmost secrecy surrounded the trial.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16

ST. LOUIS, Mo, Nov. 16.-Col- umbus Halle, former President of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad, died at his home here last Saturday.
 When ColumDus Halle was elect ed president of the Missouri, Kan sas and Texas Railroad in Decem- Der, 1926, he had behind him an experience of 46 years as a rail- road man.
 It was said that few men ever assumed the presidency of a rail- road better prepared for his par ticular job than was MT. Halle. He had served as a general officer )f the Katy" lines 35 years, dur ing 20 of which he had been vice. president in charge of traffic.
 Was Authority
 He held that position during the "Katy's" rejuvenation and period of greatest development, which be- gan with the election O1 Cnarles E. Schaff as president in 1912. He acquired an extensive knowledge of railroad conditions in the southwest and was regarded as an authority on traffic problems in that section of the, country.
 Except for the period of federal control during the World War, when he served as traffic manager of the Katy" and Frisco lines north of the Red River, MT. Halle served continuously as the ranking traffic officer of the M. K. and T. until his election to the presidency. MT. Halle began his long railroad career in Texas as clerk for the Houston and Texas Central Rail- way in 1880. He had grown to young manhood in Virginia where, after completing his education. he became a teacher in a small coun- try school. At the end of one term he decided that Texas railroading offered better opportunities than Virginia and teaching.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16
M RS. JUDD IS
 HOLDING BACK SAYS OFFICIAL
Woman Is Not Telling Everything in Connec-
 ton with Crime FATHER, MOTHER
 VISIT DAUGHTER Join with Prosecuting At- torney Requesting Her
 to Tell Truth

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 16.- The Rev. H. J. McKinnell and his wife, of Darlington, Indiana, saw their daughter. Winnie Ruth Judd last Saturday in the jail here.
 It is said Mrs. Judd admitted killing Agnes Anna Leroi and Miss Hedvig Samuelson, both formerly of Juneau, Alaska, and sending the bodies to Los Angeles in trunks.
 Mrs. McKinnell spent two hours in jail with her daughter. The Rev. McKinnell was in conversa- tion with his daughter for only a few minutes. Both reiterated dis belief in their daughters guilt.
 The Rev. McKinnell and his wife joined with County Attorney Lloyd J. Andrews in urging Mrs. Judd to tell the truth about the kill- ings."
 Andrews contends Mrs. Judd lis holding a lot back"
 The minister and his wife came here by means of funds raised by parishioners at Darlington.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16
STOCK PRICES
 AGAIN SLUMP
 TRADING TODAY
Confusing Background Is Presented Wheat Is
 Up, Silver Goes Down

NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-An up- turn of wheat with slump in silver bullion provided a confusing background for the securities mar ket today and shares were finally permitted to drift lower, fluttering uncertainty.
 Copper, electrical equipment, rails and public utility issues were par ticular heavy.
 Westinghouse Electric sold in considerable volume and dropped more than four points.
 Issues losing two or more points were American Telephone and Tele- graph, New York Central. Southern Pacific, American Smelling, Allied Chemicals.
 Losing one or more points were General Electric, steels, American Can, International Nickle, Interna- tional Silver.
 Radio-Keith sold under three in contrast with the years high of 24A.
 The market has now lost nearly half of the extreme rise since October 5.
 Copper issues turned reactionary today along with bar silver and also influenced by international nickleS.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16
DELEGATES TO
 MEET TONIGHT
 AT CITY HALL
Democrats Meet This Even ing to Discuss Coming
 Trip to Petersburg
Associated Press Photo

To make definite arrangements for their trip to Petersburg to the Democratic Divisional Convention which convenes next Friday, dele gates elected to represent local Democrats are requested to meet at 8 o'clock tonight at the Council Chambers in City Hall. All those elected are urged to be present.
 The main purpose of tonight's meeting is to arrange for a boat to transport the delegations from Juneau and other Channel pre- cincts. The Committee on Trans portation has made tentative plans for a vessel which will be submit ted to the delegates.
 Local delegates are:
 Precinct No. 1, James McCloskey w. B. Kirk, Allen Shattuck, J. A. Davis, Frank Botelho, w. E. Britt, M. E. Monagle, H. J. Turner. B. M. Behrends, Miss Violet Bourgette, Mrs. Robert Coughlin, J. A. Hell lenthal, H. L. Bahrt, George Kohl hepp, J. E. Pegues.
 Precinct No. 2, Dr. w. w. Coun- cil, Charles Miller, Dr. w. J. Pigg, John w. Troy, H. J. Yurman, An ton Reiss, G. J. Paul, Phil Horn, and Nose Merriweather.
 Precinct No. 3, Al. Lundstrom, Eddie Ryan, Thomas B. Judson, F. McDermost, and J. M. Sharples.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16
ATTACK IS REPORTED

TOKYO, Nov. 16.-A report that Gen. Nah Chanshan has attacked the Japanese troops at Tahsing has reached here as the Japanese Government kept its eyes on the League of Nations Council session which began today in Paris.
 "The League may not save its face at the expense of Japan" and the Governments position is made clear, said the spokesman for the Japanese Foreign Office, who con- ferred with the Foreign Minister on the report of the latest battle. This report was contained in an urgent dispatch from Harbin say ing severe fighting was in progress.
 The Foreign Office spokesman further said: We scarcely expect any resolution or decision to be adopted by the League to help matters. AS we have often stated we cannot visualize a settlement can be reached in that way"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16
COL. L|NDBERCH
 TO FLY CRANDI
 TO TOWASH|NCT0N
Italian Foreign Minister Coming for Conferences
 with President Hoover

NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-As Dino Grandi, Italy's Foreign Minister. approached New York harbor, Col. Charles A. Llndbergh waited with a plane to pilot him to Washington to begin conferences with President Hoover.
 Col. Lindbergh will then leave Washington for Miami to fly ship in the inaugural voyage over the Caribbean Sea which was postpon- ed for two days to comply with the State Departments request to fly the Italian Foreign Minister to Washington.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16
CONDITIONS BETTER,
 DECLARES SIMPKINS

After an absence of three weeks, George M. Simpkins, owner of Simpklns' printery and bindery and stationery business, returned home Sunday on the steamer Princess Norah. He spent the time visiting friends and relatives in Seattle, Tacoma and Portland.
 There are noticeable indications of improved business conditions throughout the Northwest, MT. Simpkins said today. While there is. and will be for several months, widespread unemployment, people are more hopeful and there is a better tone underlying all lines of business, even those that are oper- ating at loss.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16
NATIONS MEET FOR SOLUT TI0N
 ORIENTAL CASE
Big League, Transferred from Geneva, Holds
 Session Tn Paris
ANOTHER PLAN OF
 DAWES LOOKED FOR
Not Probable United States Will Sponsor Formal
 Proposal

PARIS, Nov. 16.-Cynicism and hope mingled as the League Of Nations was transferred here today from Geneva, prepared to attempt to solve the Manchurian peace problem.
 The most hope centered in Am erlcan Ambassador Charles G.. Dawes out of whose hat the more optimistic hope to see another Dawes plan" conjured up al- though it is understoon that it is understood that it is not likely the United States will sponsor any formal proposal before the League of Nations council.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16
IN
 TAXATION IS
 REQUIRED NOW

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 16.- Increased taxation was declared necessary by Chairman Reed Shoot of the Senate Finance Committee, upon his return to the Capital to- day from his home in Utah.
 Senator Smoot expressed himself in favor of general sales tax and if the income taxes are to be boosted he said larger in- comes will have to bear the bur- den.
 The Dean of the Senate came came back confident that the worst has passed and business will be on the upgrade from now on"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16
FIRE IN LASH|NC
 GALE IMPERILS l RETAIL CENTER
Blaze Starts Between Sabins Store and
 Kaufman's Cafe
SMOKE AND WATER
 DAMAGE IS $7,500
Quick Work ofDepartment Prevents Conflagra-
 ton from Spark

With the thermometer below freezing and strong wind flashing the city, early Sunday morning, a fire started between the walls of the buildings occupied by Charles Sabin's Clothing Store and Robert Kaufman's Cafe, facing on Tri- angle Place, and but for quick and effective work by the Fire Depart ment might have developed into a conflagration destructive of the entire business district.
 Damage was confined to mer- chandise in the Sabin store and to furnishings in the Sabin apart ments above the store, totalling $7,500, and to wooden walls of the two buildings, amounting to $250. The Sabin loss, caused entirely by water and smoke, is partly covered by insurance. The slightly burned buildings have complete insurance protection.
 Owners of Structures
 The building occupied by the Sabin Store and Sabin apartments, is owned by William o. Wright. The structure occupied by Kauf- mans Cafe and Saindon Rooms, above the Cafe, is owned by J. J.. Stocker.
 "The cause of the blaze" said Fire Chief J. L. Gray today, was, in my opinion a spark. Where it came from is matter of conjec- ture. It may have been carried a considerable distance by the wind. It fell between the two buildings. The blaze smouldered for hours, before it was discovered shortly after o'clock. Mrs. Kaufman, who closed Kaufman's Cafe at 2 o'clock Sunday morning said. that at that time there was an odor of burning wood that occasioned investigation on her part, but without result.
 Smoke from Three Buildings
 When the department reached the scene smoke was issuing from the Archway Building, the Wright Building and the Stocker Building, where they come together in the rear. Bremen reached the flames immediately by chopping holes through the wall of the hall in the Saindon Apartments and through the roof of the Sabin Apartments. Water that poured into these holes quelched the blaze, and also found it's way into the Sabin Clothing Store"
 , MT. Sabin was awakened by the arrival of the fire departments ap- paratus in the street below his apartments. Realizing his prem ises were endangered, he quickly got down to his store. With num- erous volunteer workers, he moved most of his stock, across the street, to the vacant restaurant room in the Gastineau Hotel. He spread rain coats over the goods and show cases that could not be readily taken out of the store.
 Tenants o. rooms on the second floor of the Archaway Building were aroused by the entrance of firemen, who laid line of hose up the stairs and along the sec ond floor of the structure to It's rear. Some water trickled down to the street floor of the hard ware store in the Archway Build ing, but no damage was occasionec there
 Guests in the Gastineau hotel and occupants of living apartments in the Triangle Building were reused by the street commotion in- cident to the fire. They kept to their rooms when they learned they were not endangered. Weather conditions were not favorable for sightseeing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16
SOVIET MAKES
 DEMAND UPON :. THE JAP ANESE
For First Time, Russia Sets Forth Position, Man.
 churian Case
REPORT OF BATTLE
 IS MADE TO TOKYO
Gen. Man Chanshan Makes Attack-Japan An-
 nounces Policy

MOSCOW, Nov. 16.-The Soviet Government notified the Japanese Government last Saturday night of the receipt of reports that the Japanese Military Command was preparing to cut the Chinese East ern Railway near Tsitsihar.
 The Soviet Government reminded Japan of it's assurance that the interests of Soviet Russia would be protected in the Manchurian conflict with China and the "So- vi3t Government considers these as- surances remain in force now and shall not be broken"
 By the notification to the Jap anese Government, Russia took the initiative for the first time in setting forth its position regarding developments in Manchuria.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16
Baby Girl Born Alire l5
 Minutes After Mother Dies

skull and crushed chest when she was struck by an automobile.
 Physicians immediately perform ed a Caesarian operation.
 The baby. weighing seven and one half pounds, was revived an hour after birth. The baby would have been born within week, the physicians said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16
CLOSING PRICES TODAY

NEW YORK, Nov. I6.-Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 1872, American Can 80, Anaconda 16%, Bethlehem Steel 285s, Curtiss- Wright 2, Fox Films 6la, General Motors 27, In- ternational Harvester 32H, Kenne- colt 15ss, Packard Motors 5A, Standard Oil of New Jersey 33A United Aircraft, 1872, United States Steel 67A.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16
COULDN'T SEE
 JoKE; SUICIDES

SEATTLE, Nov 16.-Miss Made line Deming said her fiance, An drew w. Kendall, jr., shot and killed himself last night because she jokingly said mo" when he asked her if she was true to him while he was in Alaska. She said he first asked her to shoot him but she thrust the pistol aside and he then shot himself.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16
PROTEST IS MADE

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 16.- Anti-Fascist leaders called a meet ing here today to protest against the American Governments recep- tion to Foreign Minister Grandi of Italy Representatives of com- mittees from Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore have arrived to join the local leaders in opposing Grandi's visit.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16
Pig Is Stolen;
 Tribes Battle; Hundreds Slain

LISBON, Portugal, Nov. 16.-- The theft of a pig started a conflict between two tribes at Bissa, Portuguese Guinea, in which hundreds of natives were killed. The bodies of the vic- tims were found in heaps under burned native huts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16

COLUMBUS, Ohio. Nov. l6.-A baby girl was born alive IS min utes after the mother died, as the result of injuries received in an automobile accident.
 The mother. Anna Martin, aged 16 years, died enroute to a hos pital after receiving a fractured
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16
CHINA IS PESSIMISTIC

PEIPING, Nov. 16. - Pessimism prevailed here today over the pros poets that the League of Nations, meeting at Paris, will be able to make much progress toward solu- ticn of the Manchurian problem. Faith here lies in the economic pressure for success of the discus sions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16
DAWES ON JOB

PARIS, Nov. 16.-American Am
 bassador Charles G. Dawes had his first contact with the Manchurian question last Saturday when he re- ceived Foreign Minister Briand, Chairman of the League of Ma tion's Council. Dawes is here from London to act as the American oh- server at the Council session here to consider Manchurian difficulties.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16
KETCHIKAN MEN FINED
 FOR DRY LAW VIOLATION

Fred Jaeger and A. w. Morgan were fined $500 each last Saturday by United States Commissioner w. c. Arnold, at Ketchikan on charges of violating the Alaska Bone Dry law. Both men entered pleas of guilty.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16
JAPAN ON DEFENSIVE

WASHINGTON, O. C., Nov. 16.- Ambassador Debuchi, of Japan, has informed the State Department that Japanese troops at the Nonni Riv- CT bridge in Manchuria will take every effort to repulse Chinese troops, if attacked.
 The Japanese Ambassador in- formed Under Secretary of State Castle that the Japanese would not take the offensive.
 Ambassador Debuchi declined to
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16
AMERICAN AIDS CHINA

GENEVA, Nov. 16.-A modest American professor, w. w. Will loughby Professor of Political Science, John Hopkins University, is playing an important role in China's Manchurian case before the League of Nations Council. He is the legal adviser of the Man. king Government and recognized expert in Sino-Japanese affairs.
 Every document offered by the Chinese Government to the League of Nations bears the sanction of Willoughby as this is part of his work.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16
REPUBLICANS AGREE
 TO SPONSOR INCREASE

WASHINGTON, D. O., Nov. 16.- Republican leaders have agreed to sponsor tax increases at the com ing session of Congress What form of new or increased rates will be recommended is unknown pending further conferences of the Repub- lican leaders with President Hoover and Secretary of Treasury Mellon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16
SHORT SESSION IS HELD

PARIS, Nov. 16.-After twenty minute session of the Council of the League of Nations, adjournment was taken to permit of delibera- tions of the work of arbitration being carried on in private nego- tiationS.
 Acting Chairman Briand told the members of the Council that Am erican Ambassador Dawes will take a seat in the Council if the Kel- logg Pact is again invoked which appeared likely in consideration of the Manchurian dispute.
 Ambassador Dawes took no part in the public session but con- ferred separately with leading fig ures and also talked by long dis tance with Washington. D. c.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16
CUTS OUT NEW YORK CITY

JERSEY CITY, Nov. 16-Cutting corner around New York City, where an anti-Fascist demonstra- ton was threatened. Dino Grandi arrived in the harbor here this afternoon, was transferred from 8 liner with his associates, and brought here where he boarded 8 special train for Washington.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16

Scrapping of the street car lines of Pontypridd, Wales, is to be started at once so that municipal busses exclusively may supply serv- ice.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16

We read that few gunmen drink. The accuracy of their aim seems to confirm that statement.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-16
La,U Professor at
 Washington Uniu.,
 Dies at Auto Wheel

SEATTLE, Nov. 16. - Suffering an attack of the heart while at the wheel of his automobile, Ivan w. Goodner, aged 73 years. died here today. He was Professor of Law at the University ot Wash ington.