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The Washington times., 1932-09-15
OVERCOME BY GAS

While working under his auto
mobile, Arthur Hatswell, So, Of
5000 block Conduit Rd. N. W.,
was overcome by monoxide gas
today. The fire rescue squad re-
vived him and he was taken to
Emergency Hospital.
The Washington times., 1932-09-15

envy. SO far as l know the amDl-
ton is gone and it is too late for
me to do anything about it. On the
other hand, my simultaneous ambi-
tion (at the age of 81 to be Presi-
dent of the United States-which I
then thought I could encompass by
saving the Presidents daughter from
fire and flood and marrying her
is still perfectly practicable; in less
time than it takes to tell, will be
eligible in age, and l have not been
tempted to give up my citizenship.
l am not aware of any strong move
ment to nominate, but if it occurred
l might be receptive.
Only a Fair Job -.
l.
The Washington times., 1932-09-15
BEBE-BAXTER CO-STAR

HOLLYWOOD, Sept. IS d.N.sJ.
Bebe Daniels and Warner Baxter
may be co-starred in a forthcom-
ing motion picture, producers
said today.
The Washington times., 1932-09-15
True to Type
WRITER ABANDONS
ALL HOPE FOR
ELECTION
BY GILBERT SELDES

have successfully sidestepped all psychoanalysts,
do not know whether the failure of my childhood
ambition to be major league pitcher has had an evil
effect n life. Perhaps my indifference to organized
(of chaotic baseball rises from nasty spirit of
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-17
Baseball Scores
American League

At Boston r. II. E
Chicago -. 900 023 10I-7 7 2
Boston ............. 900 O10 020- 10 2
CASTOR and Berry; MacFayden,
Michaels and Tate.
At New York r. H. E.
Cleveland loo DOL 000-2 7 0
New York .010 200 00X-- 3 4 2
Harder and Sewell; Allen and
Dickey.
AT Philadelphia r. H. E.
Detroit -. 900 900 GOO 4 ,
Philadelphia 900 600 20x- 2 7 l
Wyatt and Ruel; Earnshaw and
Cockrane.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-17
Circus In Senate
Staged By Long
Continued From Page II

even the little fellow who pays
10 cents for his movie ticket"
THE tax begins at II cents"
Smoot protested gravely.
"Oh. God bless the committee, "
exclaimed Long.
And so it went.
When Majority Leader Watson
sought to discourage his discourse,
Long remarked:
II am beginning to be convinced
by the logic of my own argument.
I feel the urge to talk"
Long inveigled Smoot into dis
cussion of the propriety of Secre-
tary of Treasury Mills appearing
before the committee the day be-
fore the bill was reported and per-
suading it to abandon the commit
tee tax program in favor OF a
treasury compromise.
1T is very evident" said Long,
that the brightest minds in the
senate - and that means the
brightest minds in the world-after
three weeks of labor in the finance
committee changed their minds in
80 minutes
He scolded Senator Harrison Of
Mississippi dean of Democratic
tax experts and Smoot - the
dean of the senate in point of
service. He cajoled, rebuked and
chided them. Finally long mimic
ked Smoot N the act of announc-
ing to the committee that Mills
would be summoned to help un-
scramble the tax eggs.
I'll send for the secretary of
the treasury" Long shouted, pranc-
ing almost under Shoots nose.
IN send for the secretary of the
treasury"
That was too much for the sem
ate, which was aware that Smoot
had angrily pounded his commit
tee table 10 days ago and expressed
himself somewhat in that fashion.
Although Long favored the Con-
nally amendment. its author in an
adjacent cloak room was torn be-
tween profanity and tears for fear
his vehement adherent would ruin
all chance of getting it adopted.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-17
BY JOSEPH II. BAIRD
lited Press staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON. May II. U.P) -
Mankind's standards for measuring
its goods and toll have gone awry,
causing trade stagnation and poY-
erty.
The best economic thought Of
America and Europe is concentrated
on the problem.
Gold once the servant Of silver,
has become its master. The price
of the white metal has dropped 50
low that more than half the world
mainly the Orient-has suffered
a tremendous loss in buying power.
In America. the days when the
"cartwheel" travelled daily from
pocket to pocket have long since
gone. But in many parts Of the
world-China, India, Mexico, Tor
instance-silver is still the ruling
token of value. Hence its rapid
fall from Sl.l5 per ounce in 1919 TO
less than % cents in 1881 has
wrought havoc in world trade,
closed mines and caused suffering
and want.
This situation has caused econ
omists and officials TO re-eXamine
the fundamental basis Of silver and
gold as measuring rods. They are
seeking a way TO stabilize these
measures to make them less re-
sponsive to every caprice that at
fects other commodities.
In prehistoric times, it is said,
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-17
National LeuOue

At Cincinnati r. II. E.
New York. 600 100 900 O-1 g l
Cincinnati 100 coo 900 / 10 0
Walker and Hogan; Kolp, Frey
and Asbjornson, Manion.
At Pittsburgh r. II. E.
Brooklyn 1000. 900 900 0l0- 6 0
Pittsburgh ....-O02 100 00X-3 7 2
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-17
Congressman Also
Have Rackets'
Continued From Page II

copies and sl.38 for each additional
thousand.
Envelopes are furnished free with
the congressman's name and off,
cial ranking signature on the out
side. Employees of the house fold
the speeches. insert them in en-
velopes and seal them. Congress is
now appropriating $4,000 to cover
this charge, but if the mail shoald
run over 2O,O00,0oO a deficiency
appropriation can be sought next
winter to cover any additional eX-
pense. The congressman must 90
the addressing himself or hire It
done.
Exactly one-third Of the Con-
gressional Record is made up OF
alleged speeches and material other
than debates and proceedings on
the floors of congress. Congress
rushed through a S500,00o appro-
priation last week because funds
for printing the Congressional Rec
ord were exhausted and suspension
of the Record on the eve OF the
campaign would have been a public
calamity.
Printing of tne Record costs
S1,500,0O0 a congress; that is for a
two-year period. Therefore each
congress inserts one-half million
dollars worth of words that never
were delivered in congress. Mem
bers rise on the floor and ask leave
TO revise and extend" their re-
marks-it is mostly a job Of ex-
tending. This is done TO legalize
the free mailing Of the material as
campaign literature. Anything SO
printed in the Record can then be
sent out free as "an excerpt from
the Congressional Record" ."
Opponents running against con-
gressmen probably think this is
unfair competition but that is just
100 bad.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-17

, one ounce of silver was worth 10
ounces of gold. but in modern ages
the yellow metal has always been
the peer of the white.
Value Changes
There have been, however, dras-
tic fluctuations in their relative
value during the last century. In
1885 silver was worth S130 per
ounce. In 1916. it was worth only
81 cents. But wartime Europe's
vast trade with the Orient created
a new demand for silver and it
scared again, reaching Sll.l5 in
1919.
Then it plunged to the lowest
point of the last century, 81 7-S
cents in July. 1881. Since then it
has recovered by only a few cents.
What would silver be worth in
terms of gold2 The question has
baffled economists for decades. If
the two metals followed the gen.
eral law of demand and supply
their relative worth would seem TO
depend on their comparative scar
city
Taking the approximate 50-year
period, 1881 to 1880. the world pro-
duction of gold was 14,534,8
ounces and of silver l75,3l4,000
This would indicate a nor
NAL ratio of - to l between the
two Yet such ratio has been far
from constant.
Officials can see no immediate
prospects of silver being restored to
its usual buying power as a result
of natural economic forces. Be
cause of this. there is q growing
demand both here and in Europe
for international action to raise
the price of silver by artificial
means and thus restore the buying
power of more than 100000, 900
people not on the gold standard.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-17
Curtis COnfesses
His Story Untrue
CONTINUED From Page IL

confuse those we have requested to
interrogate prisoners
Cow Rumor Spiked
Meantime. coast guard vessels
continued their search for the
mackerel schooner which John
Hughes Curtis of Norfolk, Va, said
a group of men were using when
they claimed to him they could re-
turn the child. Airplanes have
been enlisted, and the coast guard
has the actual description of the
craft. Curtis, who is backtracking
over his negotiations in an attempt
to aid police, also described five
men with whom he had negotia-
tions. Whether these men were the
same as those who negotiated with
Condor has not been established
officially.
Colonel Schwartzkopf in a state
ment today sought to end unwar-
ranted rumors circulated yesterday
concerning Miss Betty Cow, the
Lindbergh nursemaid. The bulle-
tin said:
I'VE can assure you that Betty
Cow is not sick nor has she COM
mitted suicide" he said. mo fur
ther questions of this kind will be
considered because we have assured
the press we will release informa-
ton of this kind through the bulle-
rim Her activities on the NIGHT of
March l have been previously ex-
planned in detail
He also said no further question
ing OF Henry Red Johnson, ad-
mirer of Miss Cow, awaiting de-
portation after being examined
vainly in connection with the case,
was contemplated.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-17
Curtis Suspected
By Coast Guard

WASHINGTON, May IT. U.R)-
Coast guard officials revealed to-
day they had been suspicious for
sometime of the story told by John
Hughes Curtis of his attempts to
establish contact with the kid
napers of the Lindbergh baby.
Capt. L. c. Covell, acting COM
mandant, when informed by the
United Press of Curtis confession,
said he had felt for some time
that there was no such vessel as
Curtis had described to him. New
ertheless the coast guard today
broadcast a description of the ship.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-17
LOW PRICE OF SILVER GIVES
CONCERN TO FINANCE LEADERS

EDITORS NOTE - The call
of the house coinage committee
for an international conference
on silver has focused attention
anew of the problem of silver
and gold as they affect world
prosperity. In a series of stO-
ries, of which the first follows,
the United Press outlines this
problem, traces its cause and
presents some of the solutions
of il now suggested by ecOnOm-
lists.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-17

HERE ARE HENDAN Sl00
SHIRTS OF broadcloth with one
pocket-a wonderful shirt for
everyday use and ready now at
at a big savings for $3.50.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-17

dealer, reported. Prices were the
lowest in 10 years, but more ami
mails were caught than at any
other time in the last decade, he
said. Tetzlaff bought 5000 skins at
an average of so cents per pelt.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-17
TENITHTININIfTIlTHITI1IIIIlTlNIN|N

camp of the cavalry brigade of the
Texas National Guard. 1t will be
the official car of Brig. Gen. jacob
w. Wolters. The cavalry camp
will be held at Mineral Wells, Tex.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-17

ped, although control forces are
still in the field maintaining strick
quarantine lines, the U. S. depart
ment of agriculture and state di-
vision of agriculture announced to-
day. =
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-17
JOBLESS TURN TRAPPERS

BURLINGTON, Wis. (U.Pl-Un-
employment in other lines caused
an increase in muskrat trapping
here this year, Henry Tetzlaff, fur
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-17
BLACK JACKS AUTO ON JOE

AUSTIN, Tex. U.Pg-Gen. John
]. Pershings automobile, used in
the punitive expedition into Mex
leo, will chug again at the annual
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-17
EPIDEMIC HALTED

LOS ANGELES, May II. up
The spread of the hoof and mouth
disease on several hog ranches Of
Southern California has been stop
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-27
g Gamblers Throw @@ bH E1tatacs l. Adaa,tA-

SYNOPSIS: When a myster- ious gang of kidnapers carry off Nancy Wentworth, a musi- cal comedy star, four wealthy men and a gangster, Jerry Cal houn, and his friend, Emory Battles, join forces with a de- tective in determined pursuit. The unusual letters from the kidnapers, and their plan of demanding board money with no insurance of the return of the abducted persons promise a difficult task. But in an air plane, piloted by Jerry, the three men folIcw the kidnapers' hy- droplane when it collects the beard money. They hope it VII lead them to the place where the captives are concealed. Up- known to them, the group of prisoners are held in lonely house in place of which they knew nothing except the ex- treme heat. Mallory, one of the abducted business men, is in lcve with Nancy, but he is told by the gangstor, Lucci, to leave her aIcne. The waiting effects everyCne's nerves.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-27
Ending a Tyranny.
(New York Times )

Events of the past few days have moved quickly toward a complete emancipation of Amercian public men from the political slavery to which they have long been subjected in the name of Prohibition. Every one awake to changes in public opinion must be that great one has been wrought on that subject. The publication of MT Rocke- feer's letter was kind of signal to release the pent-up emotions of great multitude of Americans. They had seen their representatives in Congress long acting under kind of political intimidation or even terrorism That period is obviously ap- preaching end. Men will be free to say what they believe and vote as their convictions dictate. It will be an immense gain to have the whole ques- tion lifted out of the unnatural and oppressive and now considered it's merits in the light of experience and reason This alone will be an i'm mense gain in freeing those who have been bound hand and foot by prejudice or fright or Supersti- tion. At last we can attack this great social and political problem without fear of the whip of political slavedrivers Whatever the solution finally arrived after rational study, the very fact that the American people now feel themselves at liberty to seek it without let hindrance means great public advance and benefit.
 Even the Southern States, long reputed to be the inexpugnabe stronghold of Prohibition, the new spirit is penetrating In the North Carolina pri- mary candidate for the United States Senate who is openly for the repeal of the Eighteenth Amend ment defeated the present incumbent, who is himself a Dry and backed by the once invincible Anti Saloon League. Even the daughter Of William Jennings Bryan, Representative Mrs. Owen of Flor ida is apparently beaten in her district by a man who is unblushing Wet. When such breaches can be made in Prohibitionst strength in the South what hope there be of long keeping back the tide of repeal now rising rapidly? The country is consciously entering upon new phase Of the Prohibition difficulty which it will seek Ito remove in a sane and intelligent manner. The result is a of relief and lift of the spirit Everywhere.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-27
Three Great Horses.
(New York Herald Tribune.)
everyWhere

While New Zealand is credited with giving the turf world extraordinary performer in Phar Lap it is doubtful whether that l-fated geldng is held in higher esteem in the Antipodes than Cleaning another star of the first magnitude, who recently died at the age of sixteen. What Phar Lap would have accomplished had he lived can only be con- jectured but the records eloquent in the case Of Cleaning who raced until his ninth year, winning fifty-seven out of sixty mine starts for total of G43, 100.
 This country has had great geldings too, conspicuous among them Exterminator still alive and living the life of Riley at Willis Sharpe Kilmers Court Manor Stud in Virginia. A com parison of the records of Exterminator and Gloam- ing is Illuminating The former raced until the close of his eighth year and his career was as arduous as it was extensive. Unlike his New Zealand pro totype who took part in no handcaps EXtermlnator met all corners at all distances and under all con- dtons Under the circumstances, his winning fifty out of starts for total of $252596 is an achieve ment worthy of the highest praise. Such perform CTS as Phar Lap Gloaming and Exterminator stimu- late interest in great outdoor sport.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-27

was that of a thinker, thin and prominent.
 , God evening, One-shot," said the old-young man as she bowed to- the swarthy gangster. You have no idea how delighted I am to learn that you had joined our delightful little gathering" His deep-set eyes flickered over the others, finally coming to rest upon the girl, who stood beside the cen ter table. Miss Wentworth my apologies. It is an unpardonabie breach of social etiquette for a host to absent himself while the guests are visiting I assure you it was unavoidable. There are many har- assing details connected with such Ia large house party" "Ain't you Limpey Ashwood?' Lucci's voice broke through the si- lence like the clang of a Chinese gong,
 The stranger hobbled into the light. Hamilton saw that his left leg was a fuM three inches short CT than the right. His left shoe had an enormously thick sole which enabled the cripple to walk with iout crutches.
 T am flattered that we need no introductions, you and l." obServ- ed Ashwood blandly When are you going to turn us loose?" the gangster demanded bluntly.
 Don't tell me that you are bored already, MT. Lucci," protested the cripple. If any of my staff have been negligent, I'll give them two weeks notice immediately"
 He turned to the girl solicitous- ly.
 I'm sorry that I couldn't in-
 vite a chaparone, Miss Wentworth,
 but I'm sure that the impeccable
 responsibility of your married com
 ranions here, has served equally
 well"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-27
JUDGE LESTER o. CORE.

The Senate made no mistake when it confirmed recently the nomination of Lester o. Gore to be Federal District Judge in the Second Division of Alaska Judge Gore has been engaged in the prac- tice of his profession in Juneau and Ketchikan throughout his professional As Assistant United States Attorney during the Harding admin istration he made splendid record public of ficer In private practice he merited the high reputation that has been bestowed upon him. His appointment to the bench in the Second Division deprives Ketchikan, where he has resided for sev- eral years and the First Division generally of a valued citizen, but the regret at the loss is tempered by the greater opportunity that becomes his to render a more extensive service to the public than afforded private citizen
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-27
Signs of Progress.
Steward Gateway)


 Strollers through the local railroad yards recent ly counted IT carloads of sacked coal ready for shipment to various points of Alaska, including 6oo tons for the Bureau of Indian Affairs
 This coal came from the Matanuska fields, and each ton means employment for someone.
 What a difference there would have been if some 10 years ago when the coal fields were in process of prospecting, this policy of having the Govern ment purchase Alaska coal wherever possible had been in vogue!
 Another happy state of affairs is the tendency of the canneries to utilize Alaskan coal in pre- ference to the imported article.
 All that is necessary to eventually bring the price of coal to point where foreign coals may not compete with Alaskan mines is for general movement whereby Alaskans refuse to any but home produced coal Even though the price is now slightly above that of imported coal the difference returns the employment offered to labor and the increased volume of trade accruing to the merchant A dollar expended for home-produced product be- comes revolving dollar, touching many hands. It is by this loyalty to home institutions that Alaska may work out it's prosperity independent of the world. The coal now being shipped comes from the Evan Jones mine, is washed and of the highest grade.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-27

Yeah, that's SO Now we all wanta know what this racket's all about. It's a shakedown, ocourse. That's all right, but why are we still here? Wouldn't our people kick in, or what? Did the bulls get hot on you sos you had to lam away?'
 Neither one, Lucci," replied Ashwood, patiently. Your friends and relatives have al paid your current accounts very promptly. I am now the proud and happy pos sessor of some S600,000 more than I had a short time ago and that pays your board bill in full for another ten days or two weeks. They were most generous, I assure you" s
 Lucci whistled softly and looked down at the cripple with patent admiration. {f si
 s'Godl You chiseled it's right, didn't you? Well, ain't six hun dred grand enough? Why are you digging it all outta us? Turn us loose and get yourself another flock of suckers"
 That's logical point of view, admitted Ashwood "In due course I'll follow your suggestion. But l am not quite ready now"
 Copyright, Dial Press')
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-27
GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP APPEALS TO
 THE PUBLIC.

The first half of the City League schedule which closed last week, more handicapped by intem- perae weather conditions than any in the record of Juneaus baseball organization. More than one half of the games had be postponed owing to rain and cold Several Of them were played in weather that not only made playing difficult but also brought discomfort to the fans who braved dampness and chilly winds to watch the contests.
 Despite all the handicaps encountered, the open ing section Of the probably drew more spec tators than any first half in the Leagues history. The splendid sportsmanship displayed by the play CTS, who have turned out faithfully on every oc- casion, not for pay but for the games sake as well the caliber of performance which has been above the average, unquestonably large factor in this. As the playing will be better as the season progresses and the sportsmanship not low cred the second half ought to be successful as was the first.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-27

He beamed at the uneasy men, his eye resting for a full second upon Mallory. Hamilton wonder ed how much he knew.
 Why are We here?e inquired the girl 'flatly.
 Miss Wentworth, are you not enjoying yourself?"
 She decided that if this very strange man did not wish to an- swer questions, he was well equip ped to parry them. She studied him intently. He was obviously a gentleman.
 One-shot Lucci rose from his chair and walked across the floor to confront the slender cripple. His robust, vigorous health contraSted eddy with the meagre form, lined face and white hair of the other. Their eyes met and clashed.
 I've heard an about you Limpy' stated the gangster, and I've been wanting to meet a dude who is supposed to run a racket just for the fun of it. So you're Limpy Ashwood eh? We'll, you got brains and nerve, anyway, I'll hand that much to you. We'll either be damn good friends or one or the other of usll get a spade full of dirt in the face before lonp
 "So?" Ashwood turned away and settled himself laboriously in a chair. Then he looked up at the aggressive figure which lowered over him. His face bore an ex precision of faintly amused inter est.