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Evening star., 1931-12-03
NEW YORKERSLE
CONTRACT TOURNEY
$50 Points in Team Session
Puts Pair Ahead OF lndl-
viduaI Champion.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PHI December s.
Baron waldemar Won Zedtwltz ana
walter Malowan OF New York led a
reld OF 3e contract bridge players into
the second day of competition Tor the
national pair championship today. The
New Workers, with $50 points, ranked
frst on the basis OF the opening DAYS
play when American Bridge League
ofhcials compiled the score late last
night.
Deal N. J.. and willard S. Karn Of
New York, the national individual
champion, with 357 points; !. B. Fried
and Mrs Anne RoSenfeld of Cleveland,
sac and L. S. Ames and Mrs. l. Stem
gel Of New York, 34S.
Night Session Short.
The opening round of the pair event.
scheduled as an afternoon session,
lasted until O'Clock last night. The
might session" for team competition,
therefore, was limited to few rounds
and no scores were computed.
Leadership of the initial contract
nair session was not the only distinc-
tion that fell to Baron Won ZedtwitZ, a
tail. shv Young man, born in this Coun-
try who inherited his title from a
German father. Bridge table talk had
him slated to be elected president OF
the Bridge League today, in success
sion to Capt Fred @. French Of Phila-
delphia.
Election Planned Today.
The annual election will be held to-
day in the course Of a business session
which also may act on a proposal to
recognize the Bridge League. The fea-
ture of the proposed reorganization,
sponsored by George Reith of New
York, is to abolish individual member
ships and admit clubs as units. Most
Of the members expressed themselves
informally before the meeting as IA
voring the admittance Of clubs, but re-
tanning the individual memberships as
well.
Makes Little Slam. .... ...
A player in the national auction bridge
championship here made little slam
at no trump, although his opponents
held an ace and well guarded king
queen and jack of separate suits.
The strategiSt who circumvented these
threats and scored the maximum on
his holding was Russell Roosen, youth
full expert OF Detroit, Mich. The tools
Evening star., 1931-12-03
ALFONSO THWARTS SON
ON ELOPEMENT PLANS
Don james Little Auto Trip to
Wed Secretly Is Halted Before
Departure.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS, December 3.-The plans OF
Don Jaime de Bourbon, second son of
former King Alfonso, to elope and
marry an unidentified Spanish girl have
been thwarted by his parents, it was
authoritatively learned yesterday.
Persons close to the royal family said
Don Jaime told his folks several days
ago he would be absent from the home
at Fontainebleau few days on a lit
tie automobile trip" whereas he in
tended to be married secretly at
Bayonne early this week.
Learning that complete papers had
been prepared for the marriage, friends
of the family notified Queen Victoria
and she, in turn, appealed to King
Alfonso He insisted that Don Jaime
write the girl a letter Of renunciation.
Evening star., 1931-12-03

he employed were the simple finesse
and the subtler squeeze.
How Cards Divided.
Here's how the hand was dealt by
Mr.. Roosen, South:
NORTH.
S-A Qxxx
H.-K.
D-J XXX
CO Xxx
WEST. EAST.
SIX 1oxx SIX
H.-I0 Xxx H-x xxx
D.-A x Do xxx
.C.-J 10 Xxx C.-x
SIX
H.-A QJxx
DIX l0xx
ca K
East and West did not bid South
opened with a heart, North showed his
spades and South bid one no trump.
West, although strongest in spades.
led club because of North's spade bid
and South took with king. A heart was
led to dummy's lone king, and a dia-
mond led from dummy, on which South
put the 10. Vests ace took the trick,
the only one his side made,
West led clubs again. South won with
the ace and then used his long heart
suit TO apply the pressure On the four
winning hearts he led next he threw
of from dummy two low spades and
the remaining two diamonds. West,
after following suit twice, discarded a
spade and a diamond; East, following
three times, discarded q spade.
South made his king Of diamonds,
on which West discarded the second of
his original four spades. South then
went into the dummy on a spade
finesse with the queen and proceeded
TO win with the ace of spades, the
small thirteenth spade and the queen
OF clubs.
Evening star., 1931-12-03
Art Metal
Smoking Stands

A strong, dur
able piece for
the living room
or den. Has re-
m ov bic ash
trays.
Second Floor
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
m oAaaoLQ ReN CMaiqht o1xI

Many times I have seen the news paper clippings, yellow with age and worn by much handling, which the old actor treasures with such pride.
 But Antonio Latour's career was ended when he was still young man. He is now old, with silver white hair, faded blue eyes, and thin trembling limbs; but his fine old actors face is lighted with rare intelligence and feeling; he carries himself with that proud erectness which distinguishes gentlemen of the stage and he never appears without a flower in the lapel of his ancient coat.
 Antonio lives alone in the an- cient house in which his father was born. From it he can see the many acres that once belonged to his ancestors. His family was rich, the villagers will tell you. as they wonder how the old actor manages now to keep soul and body to- gether. Poor Old Tony" they will say, "he set out to be famous actor and now he has nothing
 But Old Tony laughs and says, T have enough. When one has nothing one has freedom from a
 Continued on Page Six)
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says in his gentle way, Never mind; in laughter fools betray their ignorance; wise men their under standing"
 Among those who know his his- tory and appreciate his character, Antonio Latour is not person to excite ridicule. His name once promised to endure with the names of Booth and Barrett and Irving and Mansfield and other actors Of their day and rank. You who are old enough to remember the thea ter in years from '76 to '88 will re- call the great artists with whom he was associated. He had only small parts. it is true, but the crit ics spoke very kindly of his work.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
MAKES ASCENT OF ANIAKCHAK
 TO WESTWARD
Alaska Volcano Scaled by Rev. Hubbard and
 College Students

CHIGNIK. Alaska, June 23.-The Rev. Bernard Hubbard and his party of college boys have returned here after safe ascent of Ania- chak volcano.
 After the ascent, then began the transferring of the equipment from the base of the mountain by plane
 On the second trip, because oi a sudden squall, the plane had to alight on the open water. Great difficulty was involved in saving the plane with Pilot Blunt and this was only possible because the land- ing was made near the shore.
 Members of the party battled water up to their shoulders to pre- vent the plane from being dashed too pieces.
 The Rev. Hubbard intends tc camp within the crater for three weeks on his next trip, to study the volcano. He will be out of direct communication with the world for that period.
 The party had to use improvised skis on the mountain side which was covered with ashes especially near the summit.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
STOCK PRICES SOAR UPWARD,
 BIG ADVANCE
Market Swamped by Buy ing Orders; Quarter
 Earnings Are Due

NEW YORK, June 23.-President Hoover's proposal for a holiday of one year for war debts and repara- tions payments was celebrated to- day with demonstrations.
 The securities markets upturn was checked by waves of profit taking
 Trade slackened when the ad- vance faltered and the market was swamped with buying orders
 At the opening today shares shot up from $2 to $l5 and million shares were traded in the first half hour and sold off, then rush. cd back around.
 After midday, several issues went up from 4 to points, including U. s. Steel, American Telephone and Telegraph, American Can, h. ternational Harvester, Bethlehem Steel, American Smelling, Dupont, Eastman, Union Pacific and Au- burn Motors.
 Industries are reported lapsing to midsummer sluggishness and sec ond quarter earnings are about to make their appearances. These are expected to cause disappointments. Brokers expressed belief that any secondary reaction would leave the low levels early in June inviolate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
LINDBERCHS NOT CALLING
 AT SEATTLE
Proposed Route for Orient al Flight Not By Way
 of Puget Sound

SEATTLE, June 22.-The Seattle Chamber of Commerce officials said a letter received from Col. Charles A. Lindbergh revealed that he and his wife will not cross the United States on the projected flight to the Orient this summer. It was indicated that he probably has decided on the eastward route, via Greenland and Siberia.
 Col Lindbergh wrote. T regret very much the route we plan to follow will not take us through Seattle"
 As Seattle is the nearest large city in the United States to Japan the Chamber officials interpreted the letter as indicating the Lind berghs plan to fly eastward or pos slbly across Canada and Alaska.
 Col Lindbergh recently mention ed he was considering the Green land-Spitzbergen-Sib route.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
COURT ORDER
 RESISTED AT
 STRIKE SCENE
Deputies and Min e rs Clash; One Man Killed,
 Several Injured

PITTSBURGH, Penn, June B. One man was killed and seven in jured in a pitched battle between striking coal miners and deputies seeking to enforce a court order prohibiting picketing at the Wild wood Mine near here.
 About 100 shots were exchanged between ten deputies and men and women who marched on the mine in defiance of the court order ob- tained week ago.
 The dead man was a striker. Among the injured is a mine guard.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
FILM ACTRESS NOW FIGHTING
 FOR HER LIFE
Evelyn Knapp Sustain $ Fractured Spinal Col
 umn, 2 Ribs Broken

HOLLYWOOD, Cal, June 23.- Her spinal column fractured and two ribs broken in fall over a 15-foot embankment, Evelyn Knapp aged 23, featured screen actress, is fighting for her life in a hos pital here today.
 Miss Knapp came here in April from appearances in George Whites New York Scandals and was hiking along Hollywood Heights yesterday with her brother Stanley when she fell from narrow highway circling Hollywood Lake.
 The condition of Miss Knapp is described by her physicians as "ex- tremely serious"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
POPE CLAIMS
 SITUATION IN
 ITALY, GRAVE
Declares Nearly Whole World Is With Him in
 Persecution, Church

! VATICAN CITY, Italy, June 22. The Pope told 700 Ecclesiastical students Saturday that nearly the whole world was with him in the persecution of the Church" con- troversy with Italy. He described the situation as grave.
 The Pontiff said accord was not in sight and negotiations were real ly not even begun. He said the Bishops of Italy reported unrest was intensified because of odious surveillance, odious spying and odi- ous accusations and continuous menaces."
 The Pope said the whole Catho- lie world and a good part of the remainder, were with him. He said there is persecution of the Church not only in Mexico and Russia, in referring to the Italian situation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
MRS. GEORGE LEAVES
 FOR SOUTHERN HOME

Mrs. M. George leaves today on the Aleutian for her California home accompanied by Ester and Thomas George,jr.. daughter and son of Thomas George. who will remain with her indefinetly.
 Mrs. George regrets that she cannot remain here longer n d visit her many friends but press of business demands that she re- turn south. She will probably come to Juneau again next year for a longer visit.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
Careless Prohibition Agents Are Reinstated; Congressman
 Ralph Horr to Nuke Protest

agents were suspended May 8 by Col Woodcock. National Director of Prohibition, and were reinstated 12 days later and have been working in Southwest Washington since that time.
 Carl Jackson, Northwest Admin istrator, admitted the two men were reinstated He said Col. Wood cock left the matter to his judg- ment
 Congressman Ralph Horr said he would send new protest to Wood cock He declared the two agents were careless beyond all reason" when they set the still afire and which spread to adjoining farms.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22

TACOMA, Wash, June 22.-Two Federal Prohibition agents, sus- pended after protests of owners of four farm buildings and 300 acres of orchards which were destroyed when agents set fire to still on Rocky Bay. Puget Sound, were qui- etly reinstated twelve days later.
 Reinstatement of the two off cials was revealed in the trial here of William Stock, charged with operating a.still. Agents T. c. Tay- Tor and B. " Cunningham were witnesses at the trial which ended in the jury failing to agree.
 Questioning by defense attorneys brought out the fact that the two
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
HONORS EVEN
 FIRST FIGHTS
 IN CHINA LAND
Reds Victorious in Am- bush; Government
 Wins One Battle

HONGKONG, June 23-The Gov ernment has been victorious in one engagement with the Com munists today but lost heavily in another battle
 President Chiang Kai-Shek's tro- ops were ambushed by Reds and lost 10000 rifles, 100 trench mortars and 30 machine guns to the bandits.
 Another Government Army under Gen. Chew Ming Shu administered a severe defeat to the Communists.
 Casualties are not mentioned in the report of the Red victory but they are said to be heavy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
Wickersham Protests
 To Game Regulations

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 23.- Delegate James Wickersham has asked to have set aside the new prohibitive regulations of the AL aska Game Commission limiting the trapping of mink and land otter to 60 days. He was asked the old regulations of 105 days be restored, claiming the new restric- tions will drive the trappers from the field.
 The Fur Farmers Associations protest has the endorsement of the Anchorage American Legion and Veterans of Foreign War posts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
} OF 4 BANK
 OFFICERS ARE
 FOUND GUILTY
Convicted of Misapplying Funds Amounting to
 $8,000,000

NEW YORK, June 22.-Three of four officials of the closed Bank of the United States, on trial for the past twelve weeks on charges of misapplying funds, have been convicted by county jury but it disagreed on Henry Pollock, head of the banks legal department.
 Bernard Marcus, President; Saul Singer, Vice-President, and his son, Herbert Singer. clerk have been convicted. They will be sen- tenced Tuesday. The maximum sentence is seven years and $1,000 fine.
 They were specifically charged with misapplying $8,0O0,000.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
TEMPERATURES
 ARE DROPPING
 IN WIDE AREA
Rain Falls and Cooling Freezes Drive Sultry
 Heat Away
TORNADOES DO HEAVY DAMAGE, FOUR STATES
Sunday Outings Take Toll of Six Lives in Califor-
 mia Sections

CHICAGO, Ill, June 23.-Cool- ing breezes and rain tumbled tenn peratures back to the eighties Sun day and broke the heat wave which caused more than 30 deaths from tn, Atlantic seaboard to the Mid dle West. Temperatures hal leaped from 90 to ever 100 degrees.
 Only the Pacific Coast escaped deaths from heat.
 Scores of heat prostrations, drown ings and heart failures are attribu- table to the intense heat of several days last week.
 Tomatoes in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota did great property damage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
Seattle Policeman Shot In Attempted Hold-up
 At Seattle Daily Times

SEATTLE, June 23-Pat Whalen, aged 42, policeman, who was shot twice in an attempted hold-up of the Seattle Times wholesale dis tribution office in the new build ing, is reported recovering.
 The poice are seeking the as- sailant who ordered James Will harger, cashier, to stick 'em ,up." Wilharger tucked beneath the counter. Seeing Whalen, the rob Der fired, and hit the officer in the groin and thigh.
 Whalen fired and is believed to have hit the robber.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
TODAY'S STOCK QUOTATI0NS

NEW YORK, June 23.-Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 13, American Can 109, Anaconda Copper 26k, Beth lehem Steel 48%, Fox Films 20A General Motors 391s, International Harvester 45, Kennecott 20, Pack ard Motors 7%, Checker Cab 10A 10A, 10, Standard Brands 18as, Cur tis- Wright SIS, Standard Oil oi California 37as, Standard Oil of New Jersey 3814, Trans-America "A, United Aircraft 285s, U. S. Steel 98A, Hudson Bay AZ.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
OVER 5000 CANDIDATES
 FILE, SPAIN
Large Number Certified for Election in Spain
 Next Sunday

MADRID, Spain, June 22.-More than 5000 certified themselves as deputy candidates in Spain yester- day as the country entered the fi- nal week of the campaign to elect 470 members of Constitutional Assembly. The election will be held next Sunday.
 Many observers predict a victory for the Republican-Socialist coali- tion, representing the present ad- miniStration.
 Campaign activities in the maiil have been devoid of disturbances
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
TWO VICTIMS
 IN GANG WAR

NEW YORK, June 23.-Two died as a gang war flared in the under world.
 John Soricelli, aged 31, known to the authorities as Driver Dutch Schultz, Bronx beer baron, and Charlie Leibman, former aide, were shot down early Sunday morning. E. Detectives said rival gangsters were responsible for both shoot ings.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
NO PAYMENT OF
 WAR DEBTS FOR
 YEAR PROPOSED
President Believes Mora torium Will Create New
 Confidence
CONGRESS MUST GIVE
 APPROVAL OF SCHEME
Plan Hailed in Europe as Most Important Piece
 of Development

WASHINGTON, D. O., June p Uncertainty abroad concerning the United States contributing to the worlds economic relief has been put to rest by President Hoo- ver's proposal for a one-year mora torium for all intergovernmental debts and separations, both princi- pal and interest.
 The Presidents preliminary an nouncement that he had taken the initiative, consulting Congression- al leaders regarding their attitude toward relief measures, was hailed in Europe as perhaps the most i'm portant International development since the World War.
 Create New Confidence
 President Hoover's proposal for a moratorium is calculated to cre- ate new confidence among debtor nations.
 The proposal implies Allied Eu- ropean nations in turn will extend moratorium for one year to Ger many.
 President Hoover considered a moratorium would aid disarmament plans and he considered heavy armament expenditures, one of the causes for world depression.
 Official Opinion Lacking
 Official opinion is lacking in Eu- rope on the proposals but the press has hailed developments eagerly
 The plan is subject to approval of Congress.
 There are no more war debt payments due the United States until December. While that is before Congress convenes, many leaders have agreed there is no need for special session. If favor able action is taken on the mora torium, the United States will forego collection next year of more than $245. 100000 in war debts.
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WASHINGTON, D. C.. June a. Acting Chairman Croxton, of the Presidents Emergency Employment Committee, said a national move ment is underway to coordinate local relief movements to bring ad- ditional resources necessary to care for unemployment during the com ing winter.
 Croxton said the American Asso- citation of Public Welfare officials
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
SON CELEBRATES

PRINCETON, N. J., June 23.- Charles A. Lindbergh, jr., celebrated his first birthday with both feet on the ground. Yesterday his grand parents, United States Senator Wright w. Morrow and Mrs. Nor row spent the day with the young ster who was, born on his mothers twenty-fourth birthday.
 Baby Lindbergh has not yet been in a plane for ride.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
WeIfare Associations Are
 to Combine Efforts, Aiding
 Unemployment Nest Winter

and the Welfare Association of Am
 erica have agreed to assist in chests
 and councils in preparation for
 next winters relief.
 Croxton said the amount to bs
 raised could not be known until fall. Then community chests throughout the country will be
 raised according to the amounts
 needed. That a heavy demand will be made is predicted.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
POOR OLD TONY"

HE D Q O p t VI Orchard Hill, a s m all country town in Ohi o, call him Poor Old Tony" a n d
 laugh. I have of t e n wondered why they laugh.
 Antonio, him. self, W h e n he notices by in- dignation, always
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
DEADLOCK EXISTS

ROME, June 23-The strong wills of the Pope and Premier Mussolini are said to have produced dead lock in their controversy over con- trol of Italian youths and this is further increased following the Pope's statement that accord is not even in sight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
LIQUOR FOR CONVENTION
 IS HELD UP
Five Hundred Cases for Se- attle Seized by Sheriff,
 Dry Squad

ABERDEEN, Wash, June 22,-- Five hundred cases of choice bond ed liquor, worth $4o,000, believed consigned to Seattle for convention purposes, have been seized by the sheriff and his dry squad.
 This is the largest haul here in years and was made on a ranch on the Olympic Highway, east of here where two oil spattered trucks pulled in shortly after midnight. It is indicated the trucks came from south of a Grays Harbor beach as the trucks had been fresh ly oiled. Drivers of the trucks van- ished.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
LOTS OF TERRITORY

Tytus Tybszewshi has been ap- pointed consul general for Poland at Chicago, the Customs House here was notified today by the Depart ment of State at Washington, D. c. His jurisdiction extends over AL aska,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
SIX LIVES LOST

SANTA ROSA, Cal, June B. Drownings terminated four North ern California Sunday outings and cost six lives of men, two of whom were picnickers, and who could not swim, but plunged into Salmon Creek in an effort to save g. year-old boy who waded beyond his depth.
 A boat capsized in the Petaluma River and two fishermen were drowned. The others who lost their lives were drowned in separate ac- cidents in the Russian River.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
IN BERLIN

BERLIN, June 23.-Suspension of war debts reflected strong upturn on the Berlin Bourse. Leading shares went up as high as 30 points.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
LONDON MARKET

LONDON, June 23.-Stocks wen
 up from 4 to points today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
PARIS MARKETS

PARIS, June 23.-Stock prices in some instances are up today 10 per cent and were firm at closing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
AWAIT ON FRANCE

WASHINGTON, D. O., June B. Upon Frances response, more than any other thing, rests the future of Americas offer for one-year holiday for war debts and repara- tions payments.
 Great Britain is sympathetic and Germany appreciates the proposal Republican and Democratic Party leaders forecast the next American Congress will pass the necessary legislation.
 World wide reaction, following the proposal, is for the most part favorable so diplomatic circles in Washington believe.
 President Hoover has reason to think the French attitude will be favorable.
 Conferences held by American Secretary of Treasury, Mellon, now abroad, with French representatives and other nations, are reported to have brought encouraging comment CONSIDERATION TOMORROW PARIS, June 23.-The French Cabinet will consider President Hoover's proposals tomorrow
 The Governments attitude is not expressed until the proposals are examinrd in detail.
 BERLIN EXCITED
 BERLIN, June 23.-Not since Wall Streets Black Friday has there been such excitement in the Berlin markets as today. Buyers are stampeding for shares instead of throwing them away.
 STOCKS SOAR
 NEW YORK, June 23.-Security and commodity prices scared at the
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-22
ANOTHER SEIZURE

VANCOUVER, B. O., June 22.-- Five hundred cases of sacked ii- quor have been seized on an island near Alert Bay by Customs off cers. No arrests were made.