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The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-21
VET BENEFITS HEARINGS DUE
 NOVEMBER 25
Committee to Act on Pro- posal to Slash Ex-
 Soldiers Allowance

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-Heal ings on proposed reductions in Veterans benefits will be started by joint Congressional commit tee November 25 Representative McDuffie, Democrat, of Alabama, announces.
 The committee was appointed at the last session of Congress, after the Veterans economies were stricken from the tax economy bill. McDuffie probably will be chair man.
 Outgrowth of Struggle
 The committee is an outgrowth of the long and bitter struggle in the last session over the pro- posal to effect economies in Vet erans' payments and benefits. Eff forts were made on the floors of both House and Senate to write into the Economy Bill Veterans items, but were defeated.
 McDuffie said that the Veter- ans, represented by the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and other similar organiza- tions, have been notified of the hearings and are allowed to pre- sent their case
 The United States Chamber of Commerce and the National Econ omy League on the other hand, also will be heard. The Chamber conducted national campaign for government economy, and vig- orously urged the passage of the Veterans economy legislation.
 Conference Held
 Reduction in veterans benefits is not aimed at those ex-service men who were wounded in action or saw actual service in the trench es. McDuffie said 407, ,000 Veterans are drawing benefits for disabili- ties not incurred in the service.
 Informal conferences and studies have been made throughout the summer by various members of the committees, McDuffie explained, and the final report should be ready for the opening of Congress December 5, he said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-21
Wickers1,am Gires Reasons
 For Present Rising Tide
 OfAnti-P Prohibition in US.

said the character of the regula- tons must again be matter of experiment. He further said the rising tide of anti-Prohibitlon feel ing is due to three ,-aSons. Re- sentiment against being forbidden to do something they wanted to do: extreme character of the Pro- hibition legislation under the Vol- stead Act, great intolerance of its promoters. and abandonment of all efforts to persuade the people to enlist in movement to promote abstinence. and putting the entire reliance on the Enforcement Law; also the highly organized and the strongly financed move against Prohibition
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-21
SELF-DEFENSE

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-A plea of self-defense and a denial of treaty violation in ner action in Manchur-ia, coupled with Japan's indictment of the Lytton Commis- sion, which she will make to the Council of the League of Nations at Geneva, which meets today, has been received here.
 The Lytton Commission, which investigated the Manchurian sit- uation, placed responsibility for the outbreak on the Japanese Military element.
 Japanese Answer
 The Japanese answer said that activities of the army were made necessary by hostile action of the Chinese in various parts of Man churia, which like China proper, had suffered from lack of proper organized government, and that the preliminary steps taken by the Japanese soldiers in Manchuria was designed only to protect the Japanese Nationals and properties under Japanese control treaty rights and that neither the Kel- logg anti-war pact nor the nine power treaty had the sovereign
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-21
ADOLF HITLER IS RECOGNIZED
 BY PRESIDENT
Nazi Leader Given Man. date to Form Cabinet
 for Germany

BERLIN, Nov. 21.-Adolph Hit- Ter, who has been campaigning for nine years to head the Ger man Government, has finally re- ceived a mandate to form a Ger man Cabinet.
 President von Hindenburg att ached to the request political con- ditions which some ob servers thought might make Hitler's accep- tance impossible.
 The President insists that Hitler's Cabinet be backed by a majority. or almost a majority, of the Reich stag.
 The German Cabinet resigned last week.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-21
p PROHIBITION R IS DISCUSSED
 WITH HOOVER
Modification Advocate Has Long Conference at
 White House
REPRESENTATIVE
 TO PREPARE BILL
Tax of } or 4 Cents a Pint Bottle Would Bring
 Tn Big Revenue

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2l.-Repre- sentative Fred A. Britten, Repub- llcan of Illinois, after a confer ence with President Hoover, in which he said beer legislation was discussed, declared he lis quite satisfied MT. Hoover will not veto a beer bill.''
 Long an advocate of modification Of the Volstead Act, Representative Britten said he devoted the entire conference with President Hoover on a discussion of Prohibition.
 To Prepare Beer Bill
 Representative Britten said: T am ready to go ahead with a beer bill that will provide against the return of the saloon, that will pro- tect states wishing to remain dry but would provide for others a 2.75 percent beer by weight
 Communications will be sent to Representatives Beck and La- Guardfa, leader and secretary res- pectively of the Republican wet bloc in the House, asking that they arrange a meeting of the bloc prior to the converting of Congress on December 5, said Britten.
 3 or 4 Cent Tax
 Representative Britten said he told President Hoover he was con- fident that beer bill providing a tax of or cents a pint on beer would bring in $35,00O,000 monthly revenue from the start and maintained this would allow of retailing beer at 10 cents a pint bottle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-21

ROCHESTER, N. Y, Nov. 2l.- The Times-Union. daily newspaper, in a copyrighted interview with George Wickersham, quotes the Chairman of the National Commis- sion on Law Observance as con- sidering Prohibition an obvious failure.
 He said: No law can be en- forced unless backed by strong public sentiment. The object of Prohibition was to create temper ate habits. This has obviously failed and new regulation must take it's place"
 New Regulations
 Wickersham, in the interview,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-21
BANK ROBBERS
 ARE ARRESTED
Confess to Hold-up Near Seattle Women Not
 Implicated

SEATTLE, Nov. 21.-The police said the daylight robbery of the Bothell Bank last Thursday has been cleared up by the arrest and confession Sunday of Lester Hickman, aged 32, and Jack Ship ton, aged "A.
 Two women taken with them gre also held but Heckman denied they participated in the bank hold up.
 Both Hickman and Shipton have police records.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-21
Alaska Veteran Trapper.
 Prospector Starts On His
 Long Mush to Chicago Fair

Mile, then to Dawson. The route
 beyond depends on the Canadian
 authorities. Williams equipment consists of
 nine dogs and 250 pounds of grub for himself and dogs. Williams is veteran prospec- tor and trapper.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-21
ANNUAL MEETING OF GAME BOARD GETS UNDER WAY
Ten Day Session Opened Here with All Members
 in Attendance

With all members in attendance, the annual meeting of the Alaska Game Commission opened here this morning in the Commissions headquarters in the Capitol. The sessions probably will last some 10 days.
 Those in attendance are: w. R. Selfridge, Ketchikan, Chairman; Frank w. Williams, St. Michael; Andy Sinons, Seward; Irving NICK. Reed, Fairbanks; and H. w. Ter hume, Executive Secretary, Ju- neau.
 The Commissions annual report to the Secretary of Agriculture was taken up this morning for consideration, prepar ation and transmittal It will be followed by the annual report to the Con- mission of Secretary Te1hune Three days will be required for consideration of the two docu- ments.
 Consideration of regulations, rec concentrations for changes and new regulations, and public hearings will be taken up later this week. Chairman Selfridge said. The meet ing is expected to be largely oc- cupied with routine administra- tive matters, and few changes or new regulations are believed to be necessary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-21
Three Mining Men
 Are Dead, Result of
 Cmb0n Dioxide Ca.

SONORA, Cal. Nov. 2l.-Three men were killed by carbon dioxide gas at the Saratoga Acres gold mine, a mile north of here, last Saturday night.
 The victims were George and Reed Weston, brothers and George Weston, Jr., lessees of the mine.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-21
CHRIS KAMPEN
 DIES, SKACWAY

SKAGWAY, Alaska, Nov. 21.-- Especial to The Empire)-Funeral services were held yesterday from the Presbyterian Church for Chris Kampen, section foreman, and one of the oldest employes of the White Pass and Yukon Route.
 Kampen suffered a stroke during the early part of last September and had been in the White Pass Hospital since that time.
 The deceased leaves a brother and sister in South Dakota and a sister in Tacoma, Wash.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-21
WHY ROMAN HOLIDAY"

The expression ito make Rom- an holiday" refers to the custom of the Romans of celebrating vic- tories or other important events by sports in the arena, which often resulted in many deaths and in yolved much cruelty.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-21

CORDOVA, Alaska, Nov. 21.- Clyde Williams, aged 52 years, was scheduled to leave Copper Center yesterday, mushing to Chicago, to attend the Worlds Fair there, with a dog team.
 His scheduled route is to Man. taspa Pass, Panama Crossing, Forty
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-21
MISS PARKER HERE

Miss Maurine Parker, represent ing San Francisco publishing house, arrived on the Admiral Ev- ans Saturday from two months trip to Westward points that took her as far as Nome. Miss Parker expects to spend some time in Ju- neau. She is guest at the Cas- tineau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-21
CLOSING PRICES TODAY

NEW YORK, Nov. 21.-Closing quotations of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 12H, American Can 56B, Anaconda 9ss, Bethlehem Steel 1874, Fox Films 3, General motors 1873, International Harves- ter 22A, Kennecott IFS, Packard Motors 2A, United States Steel 365s, Calumet and Hecla 3ss, Chrysler 16A, Colorado Fuel and Iron 6, Columbian Carbon 28, Con- tinental Oil 6A, Standard Brands '151a, American Power and Light I8ss, Safeway Stores 50h.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-21
THANKSGIVING DAY


 set aside Thursday, November A, 1882
 THANKSGIVING DAY and recommends that this the 200th annvr of the birth of George Washington the Father of Country whose mmeasurabe liberties and security blessings perennay renewed that people refresh their first Thanksgiving Day when the united rendering and humble thanks Him beneficen author of all good that protection of the people of this their Nation for their tranquility union and plenty enjoyed ae and beseech the Lord and Ruler nations guide perform their duties properly puncualy a blessing to all the people.
 Therefore Karl The Acting of the Territory of Alaska in conformity herewith hereby the that all refrain from their assemble with friends there give thanks the blessings guidance the future Bearing those misfortune assistance of according ability requirements shall suffer want Let be unmindul generous harvest of treasures have tain and waters profound gratitude to Him for His abundant
 GIVEN under my hand the
 Territory of Alaska, in Juneau the cap-
 tai, this tweny-first day of November,
 in the year of Lord One Thousand
 Nine Hundred and Thity-two, and of
 the Independence of the States
 the One Hundred Fifty-seventh By the Governor KARL THEILE KARL THEILE Acting Governor.
 Secretary of Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-21

Germany has 3l,259,0OO acres of forests. One-third of the total is under public control.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-21

Germany is using new liquid fuel of tar oil and coal dust.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-21
HOOVER WILL NOT VETO BEER BuL. SAYS BRlTTEN
JAPAN DEFENDS ACTION, MANCE1URl
4 Proclamation

That they might give thanks Almighty God for the blessings bestowed them forefahers established the custom of setting aside year this purpose Following this tradition set aside Thursday, November 24,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-21

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-21

OBSERVERS ARE ACTIVE
 CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 21.- The dissenting faction of the Amer.
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The Washington times., 1932-05-31
Clears Up Mystery

Probably no play written by the
distinguished Luigi Pirandello has
caused more discussion than LAS
You Desire Me-" which in the
Hollywood adoption provides the
latest Greta Carlo screen chapter
Playwright Pirandello, in his
footlight drama as we saw it, left
audiences, and critics, too. uncer-
tain as to whether cara (the role
played by Garbo) was maSquer-
ader or the pitiful victim of am
nesia brought on by war horrors
Hollywood clears up this vague
and indefinite status by conced'
ing cara is a pretender and con,
triving a happy ending.
But, I am told, in the original
Pirandello manuscript the hus
band of the play was fortified in
his identification by a tell-tale
mark on an intimate part of his
wife's body that no masquerader
could counterfeit. For censorship
reasons this was stricken from
the American version of the play
and incidentally added to the ele
ment of uncertainty.
The Washington times., 1932-05-31
FCAPTAN APPLEJACK is GAY FARCE Donald S HSs S Player % S
Ere d dy Sherman
Returns as
Juvenile

Digging into the ivy chest
which holds treasured dramatic
hits of other days, Messrs. Coch,
ran and Brooke plucked the
manuscript of Walter HaCkett's
blustery farce and fantasy, Cap
tain Applejack," and the National
Players presented it last night.
And right worthily, too, me lads.
Those who have been eager to
see Donald Woods, leading man
of the E-Street troupe, bite into
real comedy role have their
desire fulfilled this week For he
has an evening of swashbuckle
and gay bravura welding the
shining cutlaSS of a pirate chief
and imposing his will to acquire
romance and wealth.
This Captain Applejack is a
slave to the grog which warns
a mans innards, a daredevil of
the high seas who loves the peril
of unlawful adventure but at the
same time Graves reSpectability.
Is Difficult Role
The role of Captain Applejack
Is a long and an arduouS one,
colored by varying moods and
hopping from the quiet SecluSion
of an English drawing-room to
the quarterback of a black ship,
via the dream detour. It's big
punch comes in the second act
with the transformation of the
sedate and settled English gen.
tleman into the fighting skipper
of the open waters with the skull
and crossbones for a masthead.
There is zeSt and vigor in the
Donald Woods Characterization,
luSty humor in his reading of the
Hackett Satirical lines and a fine
appreciation of their subtle
comedy values. Indeed, Actor
Woods was both calm and as
sured, So that such a misadven-
ture as the unexpected loss of his
trusty earrings failed to mar his
poise or quell his enthusiasm for
an exciting scene. It's his best
work to date.
Gets Good Support
Especially fine support was con.
tributed by Raymond Bramley as
the murderous mate and civilian
cutthroat, by Freddy Sherman in
turn as a turbaned villain and a
chattering Chinese, by Leona
Powers, Ona Munson, Burke
Clarke, Mrs. Hibbard, Kathryn
Givney, Forrest Orr and Karl
Nielsen.
The tricky scenery has been
cleverly contrived by Scenic Artist
Squires, so that intricate trans
formation magic was manipulated
last night by striking and color
full surprise effect.
Captain, Applejack" is really a
little journey in the. land of make
believe that furnishes a pleasant
evening of fun and adventure for
the play tourist. ...
ANDREW r. KELLEY.
The Washington times., 1932-05-31
Nugget Facts On
Glen. Echo S Band

MacWilliams and hiss dance
orchestra, hold forth at the ball
room in Glen Echo Park.
Phil O'Brien, who sings with
the outfit is the boy who made
such a big hit over the radio
from the SWanee Ball Room
George Scott, the laughing bass
player, with MacWilliams used to
initiate Screeching shells on his
horn in France. and was court
martialed for trying it on dress
parade. Patrons at the park
look with amazement when he
uses it with special arrangements
played by the orchestra. No
wonder.
And we are also told that
many of the most popular tunes
and lyrics used by the Mac.
Williams bunch have been com.
posed and arranged by members
of the orchestra. . that the am
plification system is concealed in
the roof 3. that Homer Zirkle,
first sax player, uses the "sizzzle
system" -. and that Good BY
Blues" the Mills Brothers theme
song has been very successfully
introduced by the trio in the
ball room, and is being used as
their good night theme.
The Washington times., 1932-05-31
When the Feature Is
Shown on the Screen

PALACE-Greta Carlo in "As
You Desire Me-" At HAS a. M,
1:45, 3:45, 5:45, 7:45 and 9:45
p. m.
EARLE-Joe E. Brown in THE
Tenderfoot." At 11:15 a. M, 1870,
$40, $40, 8 and 1915 p. m. Stage
shows at 1885, 2:50, S, 7:10 and
9:25 p. m.
FOX-James Dunn in Society
Girl" At 11:1O a. m, 1855, 4:27,
7:17 and 9:57 p. m. Johnny Weis-
muller in person and stage show
at 1903, 3:35, 6:25 and 9:05 p. m.
RK.O-KEITHS-Lila Lee in
"Radio Patrol" At 1919 a. m,
1:24, 3:29. 5:34, 7::39 and 9:44 p.
m, The Five-Year Plan" At
1927, 2:32, 4:37, 6:42 and 8:47
p. m.
METROPOLITAN - Barbara
Stanwyck in so Big" At II,
12:46, 2:32, 4:18, 6:04, 7:50 and
$3.50 p. m.
COLUMBIA-Greta Garbo and
others in Grand Hotel" At 2:30
and $3.50. All seats reserved.
The Washington times., 1932-05-31
Late Stage News
Direct From
Broadway

NEW YORK. May 3l.-"Heigh.
Ho, Everybody" the radio satire
by Herbert Polesie and Jack
MCGOWAN, closed Saturday at
the Fulton after an engagement
of only five performances. As
previously reported, "Springtime
for Henry" the Benn w. Levy
farce, also closed Saturday.
The Animal Kingdom" Philip
Barry's successful comedy star
ring Leslie Howard, will close at
the Empire on June 18. The
play will give special matinee
next Friday for the Actors Fund
of America.
Blanche Yurka has been added
to the now completed cast Of
"Troilus and Cressida," which
The Players will present as it's
annual revival for a week begin
ming June 6 at the Broadway
Thento'. Miss Yurka will play
the role of Helen Of Troy.
4uC OCNCu A1Oo IuAAN 40JCAD
will place in rehearsal next week
a new play by Leonard ]. lyman,
"The Lingering Past" for pro-
duction next month at the Prov
incetown Playhouse. Edwin
Hopkins will be the director.
Lou Tellegen is announced for
a leading role in the Jean Bart
play, The Man Who Reclaimed
His Head" which l.. Lawrence
Weber and Arthur HammerStein
will try out at the Garrick The
ater, Philadelphia, for nine days.
beginning June 16. The produc-
ton is now in rehearsal under
the direction Of Herbert j. Bib
erman.
The Washington times., 1932-05-31

the house is dignified by the
name of "maison. They could
say house" but they feel bet
ter when they call it "maison."
Ii other words, when the pro-
prietor feels like buying a Gus
toner a round of drinks, he
takes the check and scribbleS
"maiSon" across it. Like so
many other things in our mod
ern Speakeasy, it doesn't mean
anything but it looks nice.
His Difficulty
During his first night on the
job, the new man received
three or four such checks. He
would mix his drinks and hand
them to the waiter with a
check. A few minutes later the
waiter would be back with the
check and the word, "Maison,"
written across it. Tom took
these checks. muttered some
thing to himself and tossed
them into a drawer.
After a weeks time had
elapsed the proprietor found
himself more than satisfied
with his new man. The latter
chap was plenty rough, it was
true. but he more than made
up for that by his willingness
and his very evident desire to
do everything possible for the
proprietor. Shortly before the
place closed on a Saturday
night the boss walked over to
the youth.
Tom" he said. you've been
swell. You've handled your job
in great fashion and you can
stay with me as long as you
wish. You've had no Difficult
ties at all with the checks,
have you?"
The young man shook his
head.
Not a Bit" he returned.
But, boss, I got to tell you
somethin'. AS long as I'm work.
in for you, I'm with you 100
per cent. An there's somethin'
on my mind"
What's that, Tom?" in
quired the proprietor.
Tom pounded the bar.
"It's this guy, 'MaisOn.' boss,
he muttered. "If he don't settle
up for his checks pretty SOON
I'm gonna slap him right in the
kisSer!"
Slogan for the Anti-Prohi-
bitionistS. Suggested by AL
Klein:
Beer today and gin tOmOr-
row."
The Washington times., 1932-05-31
A Bargain in Shows

The entire show from the How.
ard Theater will augment the
regular Gayety Theater enter
tainment at that Tuesday mid
night special performance for
the veterans.
Extra special wrestling and
boxing attractions, local talent
and radio acts will fill out a
bumper bill. Jimmy Lake viii
supervise the stage and George
Leavitt is the ballyhoo artist
All receipts go to feed jobleSs
veteran visitors. Stage hands
musicians and everybody con
cerned contributes services. The
box office scale for this Thurs
day midnight show is from SOC
to $3.50.
The Washington times., 1932-05-31
1o32-33 Shubert-ErIanser Booking Merger Assures
Washington IS Plays Next Season

, editorial desk on Saturday. e.
Grand HOTEL did more than
$4,000 on it's second week. Goes
for a third seven days and may
do a month. :. The Earle Theater
has a baseball team. Musicians
stage hands, usherS and office
personnel are represented in the
lineup Sunday they played
the Warner Brothers 1leighbor-
hood managers. Today they have
charley horse and sore muscles
E. Amelia Earhart will make a
round of the movie houses for
personal appearances so they say.
In Paris she has the offer of
the Roxy Theater of $4,000 for
her first week. She has promised
to talk it over with her husband.
The Washington times., 1932-05-31
Holiday Trade Good

Fine weather and the open
road cut in heavily on the movie
matinee receipts yesterday, but
the turnstiles clicked last night
at an overtime rate giving the
downtown theaters a. big day. ..
Mary Newton, former leading
woman of the National Players,
was among those who took in
Captain Applejack" at the Ma
tional last night. .Garbo has
never been photographed more
beautifully than in GAS You De.
sire Me-" Notice particularly the
The Washington times., 1932-05-31
All In a Day
By
MARK HELlINOER

NEW YORK, May 81.
wellknown speakeasy owner recently encountered
difficulty in finding the right man for combination
Job The position called for a who would be able
cashier for the spot and who would also act as
bartender behind small bar the upper floor of the
speakeasy. The work really called for two men, But
under present conditions the owner didn't feel that he
could stand the expense.
He engaged chap after another but none OF them
was quite satisfactory. One fine bartender
but he wasn't hot the cashiering angle Another
gentleman could handle money rapidly that his right
hand often shorchanged his left But sad to relate he
didn t known a Bronx cocktail from brandy sour And
lot fast
The Washington times., 1932-05-31
Some limitations

wesley Eddy will try his hand
at limitations next week. The
M. C. will offer brief impressions
of THE Street Singer" Kate
Smith, Bing Crosby, Russ Co
Jumbo and Rudy Vallee. What
no Maurice Chevalier?
Jean Harlow's first picture for
Metro-G oldwy n-Mayer, "R d
Headed Woman" has been pen
cilled in for Loew's Palace the
week of June IT. The platinum
blonde has not sacrificed her
distinctive tresses for this role
in spite of its title. She wears
a wig.
The Washington times., 1932-05-31
Ginger Rogers Is
Browns Chief Aide

Ginger Rogers, musical comedy
and screen star, appears opposite
Joe E. Brown in The Tender,
foot" his latest First National pic
ture, now at Warner Brothers
Earle Theater.
Ginger Rogers will be readily
recalled for her work in Top
Speed" Girl Crazy" and other
Broadway musical productions as
we'll as in number of screen
plays,
The Washington times., 1932-05-31
Midnight Show
At Howard

The management of the Howard
announces a midnight show to-
night with Claude Hopkins and
his Roseland Orchestra heading
the big stage show.
This is the first appearance of
Claude Hopkins in his native city
since he has gained fame in the
musical world. The indications
are that the midnight frolics to-
night and Friday will attract ca,
pacity audiences.