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Evening star., 1932-08-15
FIRST PtANE HERE
FOR BIG AIR DERBY
Aviation Week Is Under Way,
With All Entrants Due
by Wednesday.

The greatest aviation week in the his
tory of the National Capital began
today with the arrival of the first con-
testant in the Transcontinental Sweep
stakes Handicap Air Derby which Is
to start next Sunday from Washington
Hoover Airport.
Under the rules of the race, compet-
ing planes must be at tie starting point
by Wednesday night, at which time
entries will close The first ship TO
arrive was flown here from Bradford,
Pa by Joseph A. Field, winner OF
number Of minor races and crosS-coun-
try flights. His plane. 1926 model
tered. Field took his 6-year-old BIZ
plane to the Hoover Field side of the
airport and went to work grooming it
for the severe test flights which pre-
cede the race.
ID. c. Entrant Uncertain.
The National Capitals sole entrant
In the Nations greatest croSs-counry
air race, Henry J. Brown, operations
chief of the Ludington Air Lines, was
uncertain today whether his biplane
will be ready in time to meet the
entrance requirements He was work
ing against time on the ship today.
Sixteen official entries for the race
of the Atlantic wing from the airport
here had been resolved up to noon to-
day at headquarters OF the Washington
Air Derby Association. Entrants and
the planes they will fly are ofhclaliy
registered. as follows:
Henry j. Brown. Washington. Trav-
clair; Joseph A. Field. Bradford. Pa,
Travelair; Cecil Coffrin, Brooklyn,
N. Y. Waco: w F. Cummings. Donald
sonville. Ga, Pitcairn: J. F. Twohy
Olean. N. Y. Waco: STANLEY Huffman,
Cincinnati, Waco Chester Fenton. To-
ledo. Ohio, Monocoupe; Arthur Davis,
Lansing, Mich, Waco; Russell Moore,
Dayton, Ohio. Stinson: Harold Neu-
mann. Moline. Ill, Monocoupe: Sam
Sague. Cleveland. Waco; Raw Hill,
Cleveland, Rearwin; James Hays. Ponca
City. Okla. Cessna.
Many of the competing planes are
expected to arrive tomorrow and all OF
them will be on hand by Wednesday to
undergo a thorough series of test flights
over the Navy speed course fO~ the es-
tablishment of official handicapS.
Delegates Due Tomorrow.
Delegates for the annual convention
OI CT16 NdIlOLldl AelOIldullI AooONIdIiOlA
are expected to arrive in Washington
tomorrow and "Wednesday for the two
dav session Thursday and Friday. The
delegates will represent every part of
the United States and four represent
atives of the Paris Chapter of the
American Association are expected to
attend They are Benjamin H. Conner
president of the chapter; A. Gaulin
DR.. A. L. Hipwell and Clythe w
Branch.
The Washington Air Derby Associa-
ton. composed of aviation and business
leaders of the Capital: the Greater Ma
tional Capital Committee of the Wash
ington Board of Trade; the National
Aeronautic Association; Washington
Hoover Airport and the George Wash
ington Bicentennial Commission are
cooperating in the plans for the foui
days of aviation activity which will be-
gin here Thursday and continue
through the take-off of the derby racers
at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
Evening star., 1932-08-15
KILLS
HIMSELF IN HOTEL
C. G. Wood Found With His
Wrists SIashed and Empty
Poison Glass.

certificate Of suicide was issued to-
day in the death Of Gyms G. Wood, Sc.
of Runnymede, N. j., retired United
States Army -aptain. formerly sta
toned at Walter Reed Hospital, who
slashed his wrists with a razor and
drank poison in his room in the Hous-
ton Hotel last night
His unclothed body was found under
the shower in the bath room by Eddie
Whitehead 933 New York avenue, a
porter at the hotel. The left wrist had
been Slashed and nearby was a medi-
cine glass partly filled with poison. A
razor was underneath the body.
Wood left five notes, one OF which
stated. police said, that he was afraid
he was going insane" Another stated
that he couldn't stand it any longer"
and requested that he be buried In
Arlington Cemetery
Two Of the communications were
addressed to the coroner. One. ad-
dressed to the hotel, contained money
for his bill. Another note was ad-
dressed to his lodge and still another
to a member Of his lodge. stating that
he did not want his widow, Mrs.
Walerya Wood of Runnymede, his only
Survivor, to know OF his death. Money
amounting to sl0934 was left with the
request that it be given to her.
After leaving the Army Wood had
been in i'll health and at one time was
patient at Mount Alto Hospital here,
police learned.
Evening star., 1932-08-15
''.|NEQU|T|ES STUDIED
| IN US. TMSySTEM
COMMITTEE of u. S. Commerce
Chamber to Investigate
Sales levies.

The manufacturers sales tax and
"other possible sources of Federal rev.
enue" will be examined by a special
committee on taxation Of the United
States Chamber of Commerce in the
attempt to find cure for "inequities
in the taxation system as set up in the
last session OF Congress"
In announcing the move last night,
the Executive Committee said numer-
Gus protests recently had been received
from lines of business singled out for
special excise taxation under the re-
cent revenue act" 1t mentioned par
ticularly such industries as petroleum
rubber. automobiles and certain retail
lines in which sharply increased tax
burdens have tended to dislocate nor
NAL activities. with resultant threat OF
increased unemployment"
The Executive Committee of the
Evening star., 1932-08-15

Ten thousand children took part IN
physical training drill in Prague, Czech
osioyakia recently
Evening star., 1932-08-15
COOPERATION HELD NEED
IN WELFARE PROBLEMS

The problems of human welfare rep
resented by the needy residents OF
Washington can only be solved by CO.
operation of church with organized
charity Elwood Street. director of the
Community Chest told the congrega-
ton yesterday morning from the pulpit
of the Brookland Baptist Church.
While the church in former days was
the sole agency for dispensing charity.
Mr. Street pointed out that cities and
States since have assumed responsible
ity for many phases of welfare work.
In conclusion Mr. Street said that
"our city is too large, its problems are
too many, It's needs too great to be
solved by the action of any isolated
individual or group.
Evening star., 1932-08-15
CATHOLIC WOMEN
TO BROADEN WORK
c. D. A. Will Make Fight on
Birth Control Program
of National Scope.

Enlargement to national scope OF the
program of the Catholic Daughters OF
America combating birth control was
discussed at tedays session of the di-
rectorate of the organization, meeting
at the Mayhower Hotel. The work, car
ried on quietly for some time by the
local organizations, has been so sue
cesstui, according to Miss Mary C.
Duffy. supreme regent. that the ma
tiona ization of the program has been
decided upon.
Rev. Maurice Sheehy, assistant to the
rector at Catholic University, was lost
to the delegates at luncheon at l pm.
at the university
The 200 members of the directorate,
from every State and possession of the
United States. were greeted by the ma
tional officers at reception at national
headquarters. COL E street. last night.
Miss Duffy headed the receiving line,
and the women were introduced TO the
officers by two little girls, Miss Virginia
Marx and Miss Margaret Ivey, dressed
Evening star., 1932-08-15
FUNERAL ARRANGED
FOR DR.. HUGH A. BROWN
Interior Department Official
Dropped Dead Playing Tennis
Saturday.

Funeral services for DR.. Hugh A.
Brown. Interior Department official,
who dropped dead playing tennis Satur-
day afternoon, will be held tomorrow at
2p.m. at Joseph F. Birch's Sons chapel,
3034 NJ street. Burial will be in Rock
Greek Cemetery
Dr. Brown, who was SIS, was director
of reclamation economics of the depart
ment and also executive secretary of
the Committee on Conservation and
Administration of the Public Domain.
He had been with the department 20
years.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Beulah Luxon Brown of 306 Fourth
street southeast: brother, Frederick
w Brown, KensingtOn, Md and three
sisters, Miss Charlotte Brown. mis-
sionary to Syria: Miss Eleanor L. Brown
Of New York, and Mrs. Mary Leiper,
New York.
Evening star., 1932-08-15
COLLEGE BUILDING
WILL Be ERECTED
Redemptorist Fathers to
Spend s25O,OOO Near
Catholic University.

Construction of a college building
for the RedemptoriSt Fathers. on a
large site on the east side of Seventh
street northeast, between Hamlin and
Jackson streets. near Catholic Universe
ty and the Dominican College. will be
started soon. it was revealed today.
The education building. which will be
the academic headquarters of the mis-
sionary priest order. has an estimated
construction cost of $250O00. 1t will
be of three stories and provide both
class rooms and dormatories for the
student priests.
Covers Four-Aere Tract.
The building will have frontages of
14212 feet by ITO feet and will be on
a site measuring 272 feet on Jackson
street and an equal distance on Hamlin
street. The site, containing four acres,
was acquired recently from the Paulist
Fathers, who retained the other half
OF the tract for their work here.
The brick building has been designed
by A. F. Schmidt of New York.
The Park and Planning Commission
and the District Commissioners have
approved a plan to close permanently
the portion of Irving street northeast
between Seventh and Fourth streets.
which runs through the site Of the pro-
jected building. 1t was reported by
Vincent L. Toomey, who has been as
sociated with the plans for the new
development.
Headquarters Retained.
The ecclesiastical headquarters Of the
missionary order is to be retained at
New York but the new building here
will provide a national academic head
quarters for the organization. Father
Barron is director Of the tducational
activities here. The college now is
quartered in rented house of studies
at 1912 Ninth street northeast.
The enlarged educational plant here
will provide for higher educational
training for the redemptorist priests
through affiliation of the school Of the
order with Catholic University. it is ex-
planned.
The new building will have accommo-
dations for about IS members of the
order.
Evening star., 1932-08-15

chamber believes the present apportion-
ment of Federal tax burdens Is proving
unsatisfactory from the standpoint Of
general economic well-being Henry I.
Hartman. president Of the chamber
said. explaining the Executive Commit
tee does not take a position with re-
spect to any tax"
The special committee was instructed
TO proceed at once with a thorough
analysis Of the Federal tax structure,
Identify the provisions which are caus-
ing the greatest practical harm. and to
submit for chamber action, well in ad-
vance Of the opening Of Congress. def
mite proposals for changes in Federal
taxes"
Evening star., 1932-08-15

in Colonial costumes. The costumes,
designed by Frank A. Pearson. were du-
plicates of these worn by George and
Martha Washington.
Yesterday afternoon Miss Duffy laid
wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier. at ceremonies attended by a
large group Of the women.
This morning. many of those attending
the meeting went to st. Peters Church,
Second and c streets southeast, where
Miss Mary Easily Smith, former Wash
ington lawyer, took the veil. Her name
as a nun will be Sister Mary de Chantel.
The meeting will close with a banquet
at the Mayf1ower tomorrow night.
Evening star., 1932-08-15
Family Will Hear
Blind Musician on
lOOth Anniversary
By the Associated Press.


CORINTH. VT, August Is
George Astbury's violin was In
readiness and his tenor voice all
primed for tonight. Today is his
Tooth birthday.
At a celebration in his honor
at the West Fairlee Town Hall
tonight Astbury is to play a few
violin selections and give a tenor
solo. while an orchestra made up
of five grandchildren will play for
him. In the audience will be
2 daughters, a son, 13 grand
children. Is great-grandchildren
and 5 Observation-Disclosures.
The applause will be pleasant
to Astbury's ears as he will be
unable to see his audience. He
has been blind Is years.
Evening star., 1932-08-15
NAVAL RESERVE UNITS
COMMENDED IN REPORT
Secretary Adams Told Need of
Even Higher Standard, However,
by Inspection Board Head.

by Inspection Board Head.
The national Naval Reserve units
were commended for recent improve
ments but urged to work toward an
even higher standard in a report sent
to Secretary of the Navy Adams last
week by Capt. John Downes, president
Of the Inspection Board.
The comment of the board read:
The Fleet Naval Reserve divisions
have, with few exceptions, continued
the general improvement noted last
year. The military drills have i'm
proved generally Some prog
ress has been made in the methods OF
instruction but the Reservists are ca
pable OF and should show much more
improvement in this respect"
OF the aviation units, the report said
The board was impressed with the
high type and efficiency of bOtl. officers
and men and feels that the Nava
Aviation Reserve is very efficient or
ganization. Its strength, however, il
far below the requirements Of the de-
partment. and strong efforts should bt
made to bring it up to the limit OF thu
program"
Evening star., 1932-08-15
GET MEDICINAL WHISKY,
Drug Store Robbers Seize Five
Gallons and $25 in Cash.

Five gallons of prescription whisky
and about S25 were stolen from a drug
store at 39l Kennedy street last night
by thieves who broke in by prying open
a door with a tire iron.
James A. Membert and Harold A
Kinner. owners of the store said that
the whisky was in pint bottles. The
burglary was discovered about $50
O'Clock this morning by Policeman j
Boyd and E. G. Moer Of the sixth
precinct. who noticed that a door had
been tampered with
Evening star., 1932-08-15
TROPICAL REDUCED

2-pc. White, Pre-Shrunk Linens -. $lO75
SZU Linens. ."Aoool
2-Pc. Tropical Worsteds. ........... $3.50
MOHAIR SUITS ..................$ .$15.75
3-Pc. Shantung Silks. ..............$22 $3.50
3-Pc SILK POPLINS. $34.5O
$40 Seersucker Suits ts................$ .$7.95
Better Grade Seersuckers. 80. S9.85
$3.50 White & Striped Flannel Trousers, $5.95
S12, $3.50 & SIS Flannel Trousers. $o.S5
SIS & $l650 Sport Coats, ,.......... $3.50
$50 Sport Coats. ................... .Slo.5O
Evening star., 1932-08-15
Minneapolis Milk
Wagons 'Silentized'
With Rubber Tires
BY the Associated Press.

MINNEAPOLIS. August Is
Minneapolis residents now can get
their milk and have their sleep
at the same time.
Heretofore early morning milk
wagons awakened light sleepers.
Now all will be changed.
MIX companies are "silentizing"
(as they say steel tire wagons
with pneumatic tires and horses
are being shod with rubber shoes.
Some firms even are equipping
their drivers with rubber-lined
bottle carriers.
Evening star., 1932-08-15
Bishop Hafey to Hold Mass.

Bishop William j. Hafey of North
Carolina will be the celebrant at a
mass at 8 am. Monday at St. Peter S
Church, when the national directorate
OF the Catholic Daughters of America,
Capital officers and members and visit
ing members will attend in honor OF
Sister Mary De Chantel, former ma
tional officer of the organization, who
will take her final VOWS as a Sister Of
Mercy on this feast day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29


 es and table, and many other con- venienees and comforts that will make the home a real place to live.
 The building season is now at hand. It is entertaining and interesting to study home building designs and learn of the many materials that are used in the construction of homes and of the features which may be secured to make the home strictly modern without much ad- ditional cost. Building contractors and material and lumber dealers have all of this information read- fly available and are glad to help the prospective home builder to se- feet the plan that will give him the most for the money he has avail able for a home, and secure the features that will give him and his family a satisfactory, comfortable and convenient home.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
RETURNS
 FROM SEATTLE TRIP

E. A. Rasmuson, candidate for Republican National Committeeman for Alaska and head of the Bank of Alaska chain, who visited friends here for short time this morn ing, expressed confidence in the result of the April primary election. Adyices from all parts of the Ter ritory, he said. indicated he would be elected by large majority over his opponent, Jack White, of this city.
 MT. Rasmuson is returning to Cordova on the steamer Yukon fol- lowing a brief. business visit in Seattle. He was met here by United States Marshal Albert White and other local Republican leaders.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
Marine News
Steamer Movements
NORTHBOUND

. zapora due about noon We'd . nesday.i . Q Princess Norah scheduled to . . arrive Thursday afternoon . . or evening. . . Norco due to arrive Saturday . . morning. . Q SCHEDULED SAILINGS Q
 Q Admiral Evans scheduled to . e sail from Seattle March 30 . c at 10 a. m. . g Alaska scheduled to sail from 6 . Seattle, AprA 2 at 9 a. m. . e Northland scheduled to sail Q Q from. Seattle, April 4 at 9 ' Q p. m. Q . Admiral Rogers scheduled to e . sail from Seattle. April 5 2 . at 10 a. m. 6 SOUTHBOUND SAILINGS . Northwestern scheduled south . . bound Thursday afternoon . Q at 5::30 o'clock. . Yukon scheduled southbound . about April 4. e LOCAL SAILINGS . c Estebeth leaves every Thurs .
 day night at 6 p. m., for c Sitka and way ports. Q Pacific leaves every Thursday . Q at 10 a. m., for Petersburg, . Rake and way ports.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
FOR SALE A NEW STOMACH

Odd as that sounds, it is virtually as true as though a new stomach were really bought and paid for
 that's what thousands of former stomach sufferers tell us. Ii uL- GERS, GAS, ACID STOMACH ana indigestion have made you miser- able for years, what would you do for new stomach that made eat ing and living pleasure again? would you spend % stamp? Write to Minneapolis Won CO, Dept. K, 11o8 Nico1let Ave. Minneapolis, Minn.,. for full information. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
Girl Waits 2 Months
 for Days Sentence

ALBANY, March 29-Helen La .Voira of Montreal after spending two months in jail awaiting the Federal governments disposition of an unlawful entry charge. received "a sentence of one day in custody Of the United States marshal.
 Miss Le voire crossed the inter national border with friends, drove to New York and was enroute home when arrested.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
YUKON HAS GOOD VOYAGE NORTH FROM SEAT IL E
Vessel Brings Heavy Cargo and 46 Passengers
 to Juneau

With 312 passengers and a large cargo out of Seattle, the steam ship Yukon, Capt H. Ander- sem. experienced an uneventful voyage north. She arrived in Ju- neau at o'clock this morning and departed five hours later for Seward. Among her passengers and included in her freight were cannery workers and cannery sup plies for Cordoya.
 For this port the vessel brought 46 passengers. general merchandise for business houses and equipment Tor the Alaska Juneau Gold Min ing Company.
 Passengers From Seattle Incoming passengers were: From Seattle-J. B. Bernhofer Mrs. Homer w. German, E Hachmeister, F. W. Harris, Mrs Marian Kelly, WIn. Kelly, Hiram Leach, Margaret Larson, M E Le Blanc, Matt McGlade, F. Mere dith, Francis McDermott. Mrs. F McDermott and two children. Mrs Helen Porter, Mrs. Geo. w. Nay Tor, William E. Powers, L. c. Sor- ensen and IT steerage.
 From Ketchikan - Earl AEer- crimbie, w. H. Caswell. J. Blakely George G1igsby.
 Arrivals from WrangellrL. L Trimhle, N. A. McEachran, A. Van HMavern, Lee Barragr.
 From Petersburg John Mac Donald, c. C. Boatnan
 Ten passengers booked passage Tat Juneau for the Westward They were.
 For Cordova - Frank .Tvekey Thomas Thidobeau, R. E. Law renee, August Jussin, Samuel Ha- mada.
 For Cordova- Frances Doyle, J IA. Handrahan, A. T. Dundas, A B. Flory, George Tokenaka.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
SCIENTISTS START
 INVESTIGATION OF
 HECATE FISHERIES

The h halibut banks of Hecate off British Columbia, rare now being studied by scientists of the International Fisheries Com mission, according to advices re- ceived at local headquarters of the United States Bureau of Fisheries. The study began on March 16.
 The Commission has chartered the motorship zapora, of Canad- ian registry, for the work which may be extended to Alaska waters before it ends about the close of May. There are two scientists and five men aboard the zapora.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
HALIBUT SELLS
 AT GOOD PRICE

SEATTLE, March 29.--T'wo ves- sals arrived here yesterday with 15,500 pounds of halibut. Medium fish sold for 121s to 13% cents a pound and smalls sold for 4 to. g cents a pound
 
 PRINCE RUPERT. B. O., March 29-Thirty four thousand pounds of llalibut were sold here yester- day. ' American boats sold their fish for 8 and 13.7 cents a pound and Canadian boats for 4 and d2:l cents a pound.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
10 PASSENGERS ABOARD NORCO
 FOR THIS PORT

sEATrLE. March 29.-M Motorship Norco sailed for Juneau and way ports at o'clock last night with IS passengers, the. following booked for Juneau:
 Joe Van Alstine and wife, B. Ox- ford and wife, Lee Bullock, Miss Gertrude Ohman, Miss Evelyn Lar sen, Edward Jackson, Russell Clith- gro and Alex Bradley.
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ReDR qz 3. :. Saak 5AlE::: !:

FOR BALE TWO acres ground sspartly cleared, very suitable for chicken or mink farm Two chick en houses, incubator, fencing and two-room cottage About ten miles from Juneau on Glacier Highway Cheap. For further information see B. M. Behrends Bank or < telephone 63 Douglas.
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MISCELLANEOUS

CREDIT and installment account
 customers who are acceptable may open an account at our store
 The Cash Bazaar, the largest DE- APARTMENT STORE IN ALASKA. PIANOS, Radios, Sewing Machines, Monographs, Expert Piano Tun- ing. Radio and phonograph re- pairing. Andersons Music Shoppe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29
-LeSS tilall iU miles.

the northern portion of the Territory pressure southwest of Kodiak over the rest precipitation fallen Southeastern Alaska Temperatures Interior and northern portions of the Ter ritorY. with little change elsewhere
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WANTED

WANTED-Will rent or lease or 5 room furnished modern house. Might consider apartment. Must bs close in. Address with full particulars, No. 1890, care of En- pire.
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,Sel Heateror Find ~TwoSeater' the Want Ads
,u 8 DEraRua4ENr OF AoHIcc11uRE wEArHER suREAus
The " eather

U. S. Weather
 Forecast and vicinity beginning at March as:
 Cloudy possibly tonight and Wednesday, moderate to fresh southeast windss #ssses 5AS*e
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FOR SALE-Boarding House, suit ably located. For further informa- tion see B. M. Behrends Bank or call 63 Douglas.
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Bungalow Makes. An
 Attractive Small Home

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FOR SALE - Two-story building, 48x56 it., 18 rooms; also restau-
 rant Cash CT easy terms. Address , P o. Box 236, Wrangsll, Alaska
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29

FOR SALE--sNew ogyie WEDDING RINGS. ENGRAVING FREE. See these at the Nugget Shop.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29

= .1R SALE-Save on fuel, buy DRI- HEART HEMLOCK WOOD. One cord delivered for $8.00 or cords for $500. Me and the mink have to eat. Tel. 37 or PIT or 389 1 THANK YOU. MONS ANDER- SON.
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FOR RENT Furnished steam heated single apartment. Mac Kinnon Apartments. FOR RENT = Steam-heated furn- ished apartment. Bishop Apts. FOR RENT-Space formerly occu- pied by Cable Office. Steam heat ed. Telephone 412. FOR RENT-Three room furnished apartm n t, also housekeeping room fully furnished. Apply Chan nel Apts., 9th and Main or tele- phone 436.
 FOR RENT-Trrse-rocm apartment with bath and electric range, corner Third and Gold Sts. FOR RENT-JccsSscutal Annex Dtn- ing Room and sleeping rooms Very suitable for roomers and boarders. Apply Mrs. Palmer, Oc- cidental Hotel.
 sEAvIEW APARTMENTS and cabins, newly finished. complete ly furnished, also water and lights. Bargain. rent. Close in.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-29

FOR RENT = Steam-heated furn-
 ished apartment. Bishop Apts.