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The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-15
SOME CHANGES DESIRABLE.

If Secretary Wilbur yearns to effect economies and promote efficiency in Federal administration n Alaska which he recently told Congress could be done by concentrating such administration into the hands of a single department and nstitututlng single all-embracng budget. he does not have to adopt any such harsh and dubious procedure to bring it about.
 Tn his own department there are instances where a little change would work wonders in the desired direction Take for instance the Geological Survey. very large part of that bureaus work lies in this Territory Each year for a long time it has sent from two to as many six or more parties all the way from the national capital to spend few weeks in the field, then transported them back to Wash ington to occupy the winter months compiling field notes and getting ready for another field season. Almost as much time and money is expended in travel to and from Alaska as in actual inVestiga- tions Obviously this is wasteful and inefficient. In order to get the best results from every stand point. money spent time devoted to field studies and service to the Territory and the nation, the Alaska branch of the ought to be transferred root and branch to the Territory. Congressional action is not necessary to achieve this move Sscre- tary Wilbur can have it done by asking President Hoover to issue executive order to that end.
 In the Department of Justice, there are two law enforcement agencies duplicating the same service United States Marshals and their deputies are dilgent in enforcement of the National Prohibi- ton Act and the Alaska Bone Dry Law. The agents of the Federal Prohibition Uut do likewise Either could do it without the aid of the other Since the Marshals have other duties besides administering the Prohibition Laws it is logical for them to be retained But there is no sound economic reason nor any other why the Prohibition Unit should keep agents in this field.
 Both of these instances have been brought to the attention of the Administration by various Govern ors on more than one occasion. All recommendations for moving the Alaska branch of the Geological Sur vey to the Territory, and for putting all Dry Law enforcement in the hands of the Federal Marshals have been ignored and money that could have been saved had they adopted continues to be wasted
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-15
The Darkness Ahead"
Cincinnati Enquirer9


 Services commemorating his twenty ty-ffth anni- yersary as a minister this week held in New York in honor of the Rev. John Haynes Holmes. The noted preacher is quoted as having said at this service This has been the most disastrous quarter -entury the world has experienced since the destruction of the Roman Empire"
 pr Holmes confesses to conversion-the conver- sion to near -despairing pessimism. To quote his words he says: "The man who became your min ister twenty-five years ago was an optimist He no longer has the bright hopes of the future he once had He sees ahead of us dark days, and at the worst the collapse of civilization in our age col lapse that will be followed by thousand years of darkness"
 This confession of the futility of religion it's purposes and promises, not much is relieved by pr Holmess conclusion But in the end man will solve his problems, for essentially man is good.'
 Essentially man is good, and essentially funda- mental principles of religion are good. The dis tinguished pastor asperses the truth for right re- ligion is truth He equally is mistaken in defining the last century the most disastrous since the fall of the Roman Empire. On the contrary the past twenty-five years represents the most pro- gressive distinguished and noble period in human experience ethieally and materially. The world is a better world than it has been at any time in it's history There is in it of happiness and material comfort than ever before. The quarter century that has past has witnessed unparalleled philanthropy wealth of sympathetic charity and brotherhood never before known on earth notwith- standing the tragedy of the World War
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-15
A Challenge.
(New York Herald Tribune)


 The Kidnapping of the Lndbergh baby has wrung the hearts of a whole country-of many beyond the seas Americans old and young have felt peculiarly affeetonate interest in MT. and Mrs Lindbergh In la very real these two young people represent the best the country holds That their child should fall the victim of the most cruel and eowardly of crimes amounts to national calamity. Sympathy has been instant and deep. Prayers for fortunate ending will be heartfelt.
 But the crime is plainly far more than personal tragedy It is a challenge to the whole order Of the nation Looking to the mounting tide of kid napings the country over who fail to feel dis mayed?
 It is to be hoped that the theft of this baby was the sudden act of deranged woman for ln such cases the child usually well cared for and, in the end safely returned But at this writing the known facts point in the direction of sordid and vicious Kidnapping by common consent the worst crime on the calendar In any event it will direct every mind to the grave problem which 1t places so lglaringly in the spotlight of national attention
 We think the truth must be conceded and faced that the army of desperate criminals which has been recruited in the last decade IS winning It's battle against society. It has broadened It's scope to include every species of racketeerlng US mem bers not only ignore the police; they try judge and exeeute They have in recent months shown call lous disregard of the lives of the public of innocent witnesses of their feud killings
 From such a training in organized raeketeern2 and gang warfare it is short step to Kidnapping. The statistics record the rapid increase in this heart less crime. It is impossible to foresee where this reign of lawlessness may lead if 1t IS allowed to spread and develop much longer
 We think these facts should be frankly set down and frankly discussed Unless the extent to which
 the forces of law and order have been losing ground is realized and conceded it will be impossible to turn the tide We say that dismay is the first emotion which this crime sends into every heart Thereafter should follow righteous wrath which will demand the truth and insist upon action. Not
 in haste or heat, but with a steady will, the nation should resolve that the armies of awlessness must | be fought down and beaten The causes must be studied and so far as possible, removed Then the whole country should gird itself for tlght that can scarcely be brief or easy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-15
THE DIFFERENCE

We were asked the other day Why all this noise about Contract Bridge What is the difference with Auction and why mess up things with lot of new rules?" This is large order for a brief answer but we will say that one of the largest differences between Auction and Contract is that, in Auction one tries to buy the trump as cheaply as possible and the re- verse is nearly true in Contract.
 In Contract one does not receive full credit for making Game unless one Contracts for it, hence the name. In Contract one does not bid Notrump except as a last re- sort. Suit bids are preferred and partners must respond to each others bids, if game is to be achiev- ed. Contract is as much better than Auction, as Auction is better than the old Bridge Whist. It will inevitably take the place of Auction and you will like it better, after  you master the simpler rules of bidding. The main thing about the bidding is to learn to count your hand. An Ace counts one and King is one if backed by it's Ace but only a half if its Ace is absent. The Queen and Jack are only plus values unless they have good back ing. These honors must add up to two and a half before you have bid of one, for you must not fool your partner. This is the pri- mary rule in Contract and the rest comes easy with practice and easier with a little reading. Culbertson has attained his prominence be- cause his principles were more log ical and brought order out of chaos. Culbertson's Blue Book will teach you better Bridge than you could learn at a years Bridge Parties, if you will sit down alone with a deck of cards for a few evenings and work out it's problems. Price $200 at
 THE NUGGET SHOP adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-15

possible of course but the postal policy is effectively discouraeing to an international lottery game.
 The postal ban on lotteries has nothing to do with the moral implications of this method of getting something for nothing But the officials of
 the department point out that vast sums of money are saved to the American public by their restric- tons Lotteries are invariably conducted for profit and those originating outside the United States are intended to take money out of this country The individual ticket holder may not care, but the Government recognizes that American losses in foreign lottery represent waste of money which should be employed at home.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-15

so,' he replied. "If you love me that well"
 She gave him awakening passion ate proof of that. Dear, I under stand better. Dad told me you were one of the marked men of the ranges. Our West is in the making. Such men as Ashland those others you"
 Sol Winter came in upon them.
 Wal, I knocked twice an then I says I'd better go in" He beam ed down upon them Son an lass, I'm glad to see you holdin' each other that wag-as if now you'd never let go For I've grown old on the frontier, an I've seen but lit- tie of the love you have for each other. We westereners are hard pioneerin' outfit. seen in you, an Allie, an some more of our young friends, leanin' more to finer, better things"
 THE END
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-15
FOREIGN LOTTERIES.

At rather frequent intervals the Postoffice De partment announces that action has been taken to bar from the mails another lottery or sweep stakes Some of these are of domestic origin and are liable to investigation by the Department of Justice But many originate abroad and be s,nnressed only through the authority of the post office.
 ruling has been made against radio stations in Cuba and Mexico which are conducting lotteries It is made effective by the refusal of the United states postal authorities to mail addressed to , iron, these stations Complete control is hardly
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-15
T RECREATION.

In the 22 National Forests of oregon and Wash ington the United States Forest Service has estab- lished more than 800 camp sites with simple camp ing and sanitary conveniences. The forests also contain 110 hotel resorts and more than 1000 sum mer-home sites. More than 100000 persons visited these forests last year Recreational development of the National Forests is part of the program of the Forest Service.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-15

Dairy COWS produce with water always handy" declares bulletin issued by the United States Department of Agriculture. And just when most Of us had been convinced that it didn't re- quire the largest water supply for the biggest milk production.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-15

By new edict no more than five persons may gather together at time in India Thus the bowling teams squeeze in just under the wire tDes Moines Register
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-15

Eighty-five per cent of the corn grown in the country, says the Department of Agriculture is fed to livestock The other Is per cent makes pow erfulo lot of liquid for human consumption.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-15

Many nations are apathetic about rushing in to the rescue of the worlds supply of hand laundry men because they lost their shirts in the last war. --tOhio State Journal9
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-15

woman convicted of selling liquor was given two years in prison the same day another woman was acquitted, but then all the latter did was commit murder Dayton Ohio News)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-15

If the country does go wet the change will not compel person to alter his habits in case he desires to remain drys-tDetroit Press)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-15

Texas is the only State that can be divided And the quickest way to do 1t is to nominate vet Democrat-tWa Washington Postl
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-15
FIRE ALARM CALLS

Ia Third and Franklin. 1-4 Front and Franklin. Is Front, near Ferry Way. 1-6 Front, near Gross Apts. 1-7 Front, opp. City Wharf. 1-8 Front, near Saw Mill. 1-9 Front at A. J. Office. 2-1 Willoughby at Tot m
 Grocery.
 2-3 Willoughby, opp. Cash
 Coles Garage. 2-4 Front and Seward. 2-5 Front and Main. 2-6 Second and Main. 2-7 Fifth and Seward. 2-8 Seventh and Main. 2-9 Fire Hall. 3-2 Home Boarding House. 3-3 Gastineau and Rawn
 Way.
 3-4 Second and Gold. 3-5 Fourth and Harris. 3-6 Fifth and Gold. 3-7 Fifth and East. 3-3 Seventh and Gold. 3-9 Fifth and Kennedy. Al Ninth, back of power
 house.
 Az Calhoun, opp. Seaview
 Apts.
 4-3 Distin and Indian. 4-5 Ninth and Calhoun. 4-6 Tenth and c. AT Twelfth, B.P.R garage. As Twelfth and Willoughby. Az Home Grocery. 5-1 Scatter Tract.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-03-15

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-21
SculIy To Read
 Paper Before Bar
Attorneys Subject Deals With Proposed Amendatory
 Bankruptcy Measure

Attorney Vincent A. Scully will read a paper on "The Proposed Amendatory Bankruptcy Measure" at the monthly meeting of the Wa terbury Bar association to be held at the Hotel Waterbury on May 2. The topic has met with consider able discussion among the lawyers of the state and the paper should prove interesting to local bar mem- bers.
 Attorney John H. Cassidy, presi- dent of the association has named the following committee to take charge of arrangements for the meeting: Attorney John T. Mon zani. chairman. Attorney Arthur I. Cook, Attorney Humbert Mangini, Attorney John L. Gaffney, and Att torney Irving W. Pasternak.
 This meeting will mark the last one under President Cassidy's regime unless he is reelected for a third term. The annual meeting of the local association will be held in the superior court room on May 13. Attorney Cassidy appoint ed a nominating committee consist ing of Attorney Lawrence l.. Lewis, Attorney Herman J. Weisman and Attorney s. Vincent A. Scully, to bring in a new slate of officers.
 Attorney Cassidy has proved a popular president and 1t was his idea to hold the monthly meetings of the association when interesting subjects before the bar were dis cussed. It is expected that the question of the annual boat ride in June at the close of the court term, will be brought up at the annual meeting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-21
Business In Police
 Court At Thomaston

Two convictions resulted last evening in the Thomaston police court as result of a collision last Monday morning on the Thomas ton road. Arthur M. Wesson of this city and Victorious Godoret of New Hartford were fined $5 each on the charge of violation of the rules of the road. Continuances were necessary to give both men time to raise the necessary money to cover the fines and costs. Miss Sophia Wesobowski of Torrington, passenger in Codoret's machine was injured in the crash and re- ceived treatment at the Waterbury hospital. She was witness last evening for Codoret. Both he and Wesson entered pleas of not guilty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-21
Police and
 Fire Boards
Held Short Sessions in
 City Hall Yesterday Afternoon

The pension fund of the water bury Fire Department received another substantial boost yester- day afternoon when a check for $50 was received by the board of fire commissioners from the fam fly of the late D. H. Tierney. The check was in appreciation of the efforts of the firemen in fighting the serious fire, which broke out on Washington's birthday in the basement of the w. T. Grant store on Bank street. It was one of the "smokiest" fires the department has fought in months. Thousands of dollars in merchandise were destroyed, but little damage re- suited to the building.
 An application to, be made call man was received from George Coughlan and placed on file.
 Three applications for appoint ment as supernumeraries were re- ceived at the brief meeting of the board of police commissioners. They were from John J. Callahan, Harold Warrington and Joseph Stack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-21
Getting Ready
 for Baseball
Sport Soon to Start Even-
 ings at Washington

Already the sports of the south end are getting ready to start the baseball season in Washington park. It is understood that the older residents of that district have been assured that they can have the baseball field for Tues day and Wednesday evenings dur ing the summer season. This means that there will be some lively con- tests there this season.
 It was the opinion of the peo- pie who gather in Washington park to witness baseball and other games that the community house would be ready for occupancy this year, but there is some doubt about that. Many are asking if the of ficials are making an effort to sell the bonds authorized by the gener- al assembly to finance the pro- posed building. There is talk of sending a committee to the mayor with view to getting some in- formation on this matter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-21
Widow Of Murdered Mineola Man Views
 Body Of Husband
His First Wife, Now Divorced Also Called in for Ques- tioning-(iirl Found Dying Near Man Victim, Never Spoke Before Death Came

Information gained so far have led to these conclusions:
 Brinker was slain about a. m. He was last seen by his wife at p. m. Tuesday.
 Brinker met Miss Welk about 6 P. M. Tuesday at the Consolidated Gas Company. offices in Manhattan, where she worked as stenogra- pher.
 No one so far known saw the two during the II hour interem.
 Although Miss Welk lived for several hours after she was found she never spoke. An autopsy by Dr Carl Hettesheimer, Nassau County coroner. showed her skull was frac- tured at the base. Her. jugular vain was severed, and her throat slash ed. His head bore marks of a beat ing. Examination of the contents ot their stomachs revealed that neither had eaten anything for about four hours before Brinker died. No trace of chloroform was found in either body.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-21
Cliffs Band
 Comes to Strand
Fourteen Musicians Head- line Bill Opening
 Saturday

Warner Brothers Strand thea ter, which has been bringing weekly programs of Broadway's finest vaudeville to Waterbury on Saturday and Sunday for many months, announces the outstand- ing program of the year booked for this week end.
 Seven great acts, personally se- lected by Manager, Julia M. Smith. will grace the Strand stage and should make a strong bid for rec ord patronage on these two days.
 Headlining the stage show is Paddy Cliff and his sensational symphonic band of fourteen art ists. This group is one of the high est salaried orchestras in vaude- vile to-day and has just conclud- ed a record breaking tour of the RKO circuit throughout the larg- CT cities of the country where hold-over engagements were not uncommon.
 Assisting the orchestra is Flo Herman whose voice has been heard many times over the air on programs from WOR and WMCA. In addition to Miss Herman's offering, the band itself has a bag Of tricks and novelties that liter ally stop the show at every per- formance.
 Six other big RKO headline acts complete this splendid program. ore that adds merit to the quality and quantity of entertainment the Strand has been offering it's pa- irons and is indicative of the brand of stage entertainment to be con- t.nued each week end throughout the summer months. x
 Bigger and better stage shows week after week is the policy set forth by the management and one that will be strictly adhered to in the booking of acts ana vaudeville luminarles for local appearances.
 A special screen feature will ac- company this weeks deluxe stage show in "The Heart Of New York adapted from the highly successful stage play "Mendel. Inc." and featuring the original stage stars of the piece. smith and Dale Qeofee sidney and a brilliant supporting case are rallied to the side of tho stars In the cause oi laughs, the piece being . comic tale of lite on New york's lower East Side.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-21
Stamp Club to
 Hold Auction
At Mattatuck Society Hall
 on April 25

The sixteenth catalogued auction of the Waterbury Stamp club will be held Monday night, April 25, at the Mattatuck Historical society on West Main street. Thirty-six lots will be offered for sale with three of them to be drawings by lot. According to officials of the local stamp club the sale will feature several rarities seldom found at such auctions. The entire allot- ment is choice and well worth pur- chasing.
 Mail bids which are held strictly confidential may be sent to J. V. Reed of 146 Euclid avenue, presi- dent of the club or to l.. A. Hall, 29 Columbia boulevard. owner of the collection. Both foreign and United States issues are included in the saIe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-21
IS CALLED BEFORE
 THE COMMITTEE
Percy, Nephew of the Senior John D., Is Sum- mOned to Tell What He Knows About Short Selling

Washington, April 21-(UP)- Percy Rockefeller, nephew of John D.. ST, one of the outstanding figures in financial America, has been subpoenaed to appear before the senate banking and currency committee which is conducting an investigation into short selling op- erations.
 <. Rockefeller's name was made public just before to-day's inquiry got under way by William A. Gray special attorney.
 This name is supposedly one of the long list submitted to the com mittee by Richard Whitney. presi- dent of the New York stock ex- change. who recently appeared as a witness.
 The committee is said to have served subpoenas on other promi- nent financial figures whose short position has been pronouncedly strong in recent weeks. Further details were expected to be made public later to-day.
 Matthew Brush, another well known operator, was later reported also to have been subpoenaed. Brush is 8 New Yorker.
 bruSh IS preSldent or the Amer ican International corporation, one of the larger investment trusts, a leading figure in Wall street and director in several score corpora tions.
 Both he and Rockefeller are in the city and reported to be staying at downtown hotels. The repre- sentatives of a dozen or more op- orators and brokers or the princi- pals themselves are in the city awaiting word to appear. It was reported some might be called to- day.
 The committee room was crowded again to-day as Whitney resumed testifying. It was the fourth day he has been witness.
 He was asked to bring with him to-day information regarding al. legged begging" on the market Of Young plan German separations bonds at 90.
 Gray closed his questioning last Monday by asking Whitney if his brokerage firm had aided J. P. Morgan and company to peg the bonds, presumably during or just after their distribution to the pub 1ic
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-21
Weekly Meeting
 Last Night
Session of LeavenwOrth PathagOras Club at
 School Building

The Leavenworth High school Pathogoras Club under the direc- tion of Ellery Kilbourn, mathema- tics instructor, conducted its week ly meeting last evening at the school at 8:45 o'clock with Edward Wandzell, presiding.
 The minutes of the previous meet ing were read by Secretary Donald Edwards. P. Jostedt, a member of the math department, gave an in- teresting address on Aesthetics and Symmetry" William Ringenberg spoke on '"Abacus" the Chinese method of simple arithmetic while Joseph Jankauskas talked on "Tally Sticker", an old English method of keeping accounts.
 The meeting concluded with catch problems by Donald Edwards and the showing of a two reel movie by Ellery Kilbourn of his trip to Bermuda last year.
 Those present were: Ellerv Kill bourn, P. Jostedt, Edward Wand- zell. William Ringenberg, Donald Edwards, Edward Siemetowski. AL fred Andrews, Fred Kirschbaum John Castillano, Joseph Jankauskas and Alfred Benevento.