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Evening star., 1932-07-06
MURRAY'S TICKET
TRAILS IN PRIMARY
Thomas, McCIintiC, MarIand,
Franklin and Mrs. BaSsett
Leading in Oklahoma.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
OKLAHOMA CITY, July 6.--Incom-
plete returns today from Oklahoma's
initial primary election showed leads in
most major races for candidates who
made their campaigns without benefit
of Gov. William H. Murray's stamp Of
approval.
Nearly 1000 candidates were in the
field for Offices ranging from township
posts to United States Senator.
Leading group Of candidates op-
posed by the Chief Executive, M<s. Ma
bel Bassett, State commissioner Of
charities, held lead in the Democratic
nomination for Representative Large.
The returns indicated Murray's choice
Claude Weaver-was eliminated. He
ranked fourth.
McClintic Is Leading.
Another Murray favorite, Neil Gard
ner. trailed in the race for seventh dis
trict Democratic Representative. The
leader was ]. v. McClintic, a Democrat
who has represented the district since
1914.
The hardest fight any congressional
incumbent encountered was that put
up by Alex Johnston, Okmulgee attorney
and oil man, against w. w. Hastings,
favored by Gov. Murray, in the second
district. They were running neck and
neck.
]. G. CJack) Walton, who was i'm
peaehed and removed as Governor in
1923, during the Ku Klux Klan fight,
appeared assured Of position in a run
on primary July 26 for the Democratic
nomination as corporation commits
sioner.
II no candidate receives a majority
vote in any race the two leaders meet
In the runoff.
E. w. Marland, oil man, who made
and lost fortune. appeared assured
OF the Democratic nomination for Con-
gress in the eighth district.
Thomas Far Ahead.
Oklahoma's senior United States
Senator, the white-haired Elmer Thorn
as. faced a runof contest in his cam
palgn Tor denomination on the Demo-
cratic ticket.
While Thomas polled a vote exceed
ing that Of r. M. McCool and Conner
smith, combined, ballots cast for four
other candidates apparently will pre-
vent him from obtaining a majority.
Writ Franklin, independent oil man.
known for his leadership Of the oil
tariff movement, in connection with
which he and Senator Thomas worked
together in Washington. was far In
front for the Republican nomination
for Senator. Oklahoma has not elect
ed Republican Senator since 1t sent
w. B. Pine, oil man, to Washington
in 1924.
Evening star., 1932-07-06
WARNING IS GIVEN
POSTAL employees
All Organizations Reminded of Ban
on Political Activities Against
or for Candidates.

Postal employees in the classified serv-
ice were warned of political activity in
a statement yesterday by Postmaster
General Brown, who quoted a recent
pronoHncement of the Civil Service
Commission on this question.
The commission set out that 1t is
forbidden by civil service rules for any
organization of classified Federal en-
ployes to issue letters or statements
making direct or implied suggestion
that the Federal employees vote or work
for the return TO office Of those legis-
lators whose records are regarded as
favorable in matters primarily or solely
concerning Federal employees.
Postal employees in the classified
service are therefore warned that mem
bers Of service organizations may be
held responsible for violations Of the
above ruling by officials or authorized
agents representing an organization as
well as for personal activity In connec-
ton herewith" the Postmaster Cen
eral said.
Evening star., 1932-07-06
TO CHICAGO
ROOSEVELT'S IDEA
Advisers Fail to Sway Nomi'
nee in Desire to Show
Paralysis Overcome.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ALBANY, N. Y, July Gov. Roose-
velt's airplane trip to the Democratic
convention to accept the presidential
nomination was his own idea.
1t was carried out despite the objec-
tions Of most of his personal advisers,
including Louis M. Howe, who for al
most 20 years has been Mr.. RooseveltS s
consultant on personal as well as po-
litical matters.
Several months ago the Governor
considered visiting in Chicago during
the convention, but finally abandoned
the idea unless he was nominated. He
then decided to take a plane to the
Illinois city so as to lose no time and
to avoid delaying the proceedings Of
the convention.
Feared for Safety.
On the night before he was nomi-
mated and during the day of the nom
ination. when 1t appeared he would go
over on the fourth ballot, Howe, Henry
Morgenthau. jr., and his son-in-law,
Curtis Dali. tried to dissuade him. They
told him there was sentiment against
the night among the leaders in the
Roosevelt camp. Fear for his safety
was one Of the arguments used with the
Governor.
Mr.. Roosevelt finally agreed to take a
train If that would get him there in
time, but would fly If that mode Of
transportation was more expeditions.
AS the nomination came at night, after
the last train that would reach Chi
cago during daylight on the following
day had left Albany, it was necessary
to go on plane.
In addition to his desire to avoid the
expense Of bringing delegation to AL
bany for a notification ceremony, some
Of the Roosevelt group believed his per-
Sonal appearance at the convention
would vindicate his physical capacity.
The Governors physical handicap, a
retardation Of his ability TO walk with
out aid, had been factor in the con-
sideration Of his nomination.
Made Many Flights.
Mr.. Roosevelt and several Of his ad-
viSers also believed that his personal
appearance and a speech outlining his
governmental doctrines would get the
campaign away to flying start" and
tend TO heal the wound that had been
inflicted In the spirited nomination
fight.
Mr.. Roosevelt made many airplane
trips during the World War when he
was Assistant Secretary of the Navy,
but he had not been in plane since
he gave up the Navy post.
Evening star., 1932-07-06
SCRAMBLE IS SEEN
FOR SPEAKERSH|P
Battle, However, Is Contin-
gent Upon Democratic Con-
troll and Garner'S Defeat.

There will be considerable scramble
for the House Speakership II and when
Speaker Garner is elected Vice Presi-
dent and If the Democratic party still
has control of the House.
1t is too late for Representative
Garner to withdraw from the House
race SO he will be a candidate
both for the vice presidency and for
reelection to the House. There Is
nothing in Federal or Texas law to pre-
vent his name appearing twice upon
the ticket. If he fails of election as
Vice President and is reelected to the
House, with the Democrats still in con-
troll. there is little doubt that he will
be practically the unanimous choice OF
the Democratic majority. even should
there be a rival candidate for that
Office.
Many Aspirants.
If he is elected Vice President, there
will be large field of aspirants for the
Speakership If the Democrats retain
control Majority Leader Rainey Of
Illinois, who is rounding out % years
service in the House, will undoubtedly
have the advantage in the contest.
Representative oyIuS VI AcAlbSooCC,
chairman of the Appropriations Com
mittee, will be formidable contestant,
with "a years consecutive service to
his credit.
Representative McDuffie Of Alabama,
with IA years of service, and Repre-
sentative Bankhead, also of Alabama,
with 16 years of service, also may seek
the honor Representative Bankhead
is recognized as an outstanding orator,
and is a member Of the Rules Commit
tee. McDuff1e recently has figured
much in the public eye as chairman of
the special subcommittee that drafted
the economy bill. He also was one Of
the principal negotiatorS in the Chicago
convention for the selection of Garner
as the vice presidential candidate.
Others Suggested.
Representative Rankin Of Mississippi,
chairman Of the House Veterans Com
mittee, also may be q candidate for
Speaker.
Representative O'Connor Of New
York, a member Of the Rules Commit
tee, is being urged by some of his COL
leagues to enter the contest
Representative Mccormack of MaSsa-
chusetts, a member Of the Ways and
Means Committee, also has been sug-
gested for the Speakership.
Evening star., 1932-07-06
POLLARD TO SUPPORT
DEMOCRATIC TICKET
Virginia Governor Sees No Need
for Hysteria Over Prohi-
bition Planks
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RICHMOND, Va, July 6.-Announc-
ing that he will take the. stump in the
State in support Of the Democratic
ticket, Gov. Pollard, Just back from
the national convention in Chicago, de-
clared that there Is no good reason why
any voter, Republican or Democrat,
should desert his party on account Of
prohibition.
The Governor. well known as a
stanch dry personally. said that no mat
ter which party is victorious, the pro-
hibition question is going to be resub-
mitted to the States, where it will be
decided regardless of political afilia-
tions.
I'm no event viii the people Of Vir-
ginia be deprived Of the right of max
ing their own laws concerning the reg
ulation or prohibition of the liquor traf-
fic," declared the executive. 81 confess
am more concerned with sobriety In
my own State than in any other State
In the Union. not from any lack of
interest in our sister States, but be-
cause we should not and cannot control
the traffic within other States against
the will Of their people"
Evening star., 1932-07-06
RETIRED SOLDIERS
CLAIM UNF AIR CUT
Economy Act Would Force
Some of Them to Lose
$1,665 Per Year.

Some Of Uncle Sans older ex-sol-
diers. sailors and Marines, many Of
whom guard Government buildings In
Washington. are facing a serious finan-
cial problem since passage Of the econ
omy act.
They say that section 212 (a) Of the
new statute works a hardship which
they do not feel was intended by Con-
greSs. 1t applies to number Of vet
erans Of long standing in the military
service, retired with their enlisted rank,
but as a reward for commissioned serv-
ice during the World War were given
the pay of retired warrant officers.
These men were retired before the war
and returned to active duty, and be-
cause of special fitness were commits
stoned, but at the conclusion Of the
war were discharged and reverted to
their former enlisted status on the re-
tired list. The national defense act Of
1920 gave them the pay OF warrant
officers without the rank.
Their present problem they explain
as follows: The economy act makes 1t
mandatory on this class to elect either
to give up their retired pay or reltn-
qutsh their position in the Government
service, provided salary of both exceeds
50, 900. A number of these men, If they
elect to retain the civil position now
held, would forfeit their retired pay
during the time they remain as civil
servants, thus losing about 81 SOS per
annum, or S665 more than members of
Congress, who are drawing $4,000 per
annun, or 10 per cent Of a salary cut,
they assert BY holding their civil
position, men in this category point out,
they would be subject to an ga per
cent cut, in addition to a 31s per cent
for the civil servants retirement fund,
totaling nearly IL per cent, In addition
to loss Of retired pay. One man stated
his own case, in which he would lose
81, ,965 per annum, or $965 more q year
than persons drawing $4,000 per an
mum. These men insist that Congress
intended no such Interpretation.
Evening star., 1932-07-06
JUDGE UPHOLDS HORSEWHIPPING
OF THIEVES DESPITE LACK OF LAW
Says Punishment Chosen by Brothers Was Justified
Plans to Stretch Statutes 'Unt They Crack"

first. and then stood in silence as Sher-
if John Stevens, muscular man, az
Piled the lash.
Neither of the convicted men ap-
peared to suffer severely, and 1t was ap-
parent that the sheriff did not make
the blows unusually heavy.
However, Stevens twice broke light
buggy whin on William, and then fin
ished the punishment of the brothers
with a "biacksnake" lash. Later, he
led the men TO the county line, and on
instructions. from the judge, ordered
them never to return,
Later, the judge explained that while
there is no Ohio statute for whipping
sentence, there Is nothing TO prevent q
prisoner from accepting such punish
ment as an alternative TO the usual
penalty.
In further statement, Judge Putnam
upheld the lashing as "Justif1ed by
crime conditions. and said he was pre-
pared to stretch all laws until they
crack"
Evening star., 1932-07-06
FALL ON ICY MOUNTAIN
FATAL TO OREGON YOUTH
Attempt to Scale Mt. Hood Brings
Death as Climber Loses
Foothold.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PORTLAND, Greg, July 6.-Glen
Cullickson, Portland youth, died yes
terday from injuries he suffered when
he fell 300 feet down the icy slope of
Mount Hood.
News OF his death was brought to
Government camp tonight by Gordon
Nugent of Chicago and Wayne Alden Of
Petersburg. Ill, Cullickson's compan-
ions in a trip to the summit
At the time Of the accident, Nugent
and Alden clambored to the side Of the
fallen lad. Finding him unconscious,
Alden hurried TO Government camp for
help while Nugent remained.
A party Of mountaineers, organized
to rescue the Portlander, was reported
to have reached Crater Rock last night,
and will probably carry the body to
Government camp.
Evening star., 1932-07-06
Man Who Claimed
White House as
Birthplace Dies
BY the Associated Press.

BY Lhe ASsOCIHICU FIFss.
LEWISTON, Idaho, July g.
Col. Sam P. Walker. 86, born In
the White House and q veteran
of the Civil War, in which he
fought under the banner Of the
Confederate Army, died here yes
terday.
He was born in the White
House, June 4, 1845, when James
K. Polk was President. For 80
years he was representative
through the South for Wells
Fargo Express Co.
Walker, a Democrat, was al
ways prominent in politics, fol-
lowing the example Of his father,
who was secretary to Polk.
Evening star., 1932-07-06
BY the Associated Press.

MILLERSBURG, Ohio. July 6.-The
horsewhipping OF two men convicted Of
stealing a refrigerator which they sold
for SO, probably the first punishment Of
this kind imposed in Ohio In so years,
was upheld as "justifable" today by the
Judge who pronounced the sentence.
Twenty strokes each were applied yes
terday to the backs Of William Wynn,
4s, and his brother Jesse, 81, after they
expressed preference for the lash in
stead of 30 days in jail with hard labor
and a bread-and-water diet.
Common Pleas Judge r. B. Putnam
gave the men their choice Of sentences.
Choosing the whipping, the brothers
were led outside the Holmes County Jail
where their hands were tied, high above
their heads, TO the bars Of O window.
Three hundred citizens who gathered
10 watch the punishment booed at
Evening star., 1932-07-06

commander, NorLn-
eastern Depar t.
ment, b e t W e e n
S e D t e m b er IL,
1917, and NJ a Y
%, 1918. He han
died many difficult
problems arising in
that department
with rare judg-
ment, tact and
great skill. Later.
as commanding
general of the 34th
Division, which he
took overseas. his
marked efficiency,
unusual initiative
and military at
tainments Of a high
order we're impor-
Evening star., 1932-07-06
AUTHOR CHOOSES JAIL
IN TRAFFIC VIOLATION
Dorothy Fletcher Refuses to Pay
$50 Fine Because She Pre-
ferred "Experience."
By the Associated Pfess.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July 6.-Dorothy
Fletcher. Santa Monica. Calf, author
Of "Merrily We Go TO He'll" chose jail
instead Of a $50 traffic fine in the
Bronx yesterday because she wanted
the experience"
1T may help me with my writing, p"
she said.
Patrick joseph Conway, the COM
plainant, said she dented the fender Of
his new automobile and sped on with
out stopping. He pursued her mile,
he said, before he could force her car
10 the curb and halt 1t.
She pleaded guilty and will spend
three days In the Bronx County Jail.
Evening star., 1932-07-06
INSURANCE HEAD DIES
Samuel S. Brewer Dies at Desk Of
Heart Attack.

NEW YORK, July Cp).-Samuel S.
Brewer, insurance executive. was fatally
stricken with heart attack at his desk
yesterday in a Union Square office
building. He was 50 years old and a ma
tive Of Hopkinsville, KY.
Mr.. Brewer, who made his home at
Stamford. Conn, was vice president
and general manager Of the Interboro
Mutual Indemnity Insurance Co., presi-
dent of the National Association Of Mu-
tual Casualty Insurance Cos and the
American Mutual Alliance. He was a
nephew Of the late Senator William
Sullivan of Mississippi.
Evening star., 1932-07-06
SH0USE WILL SUPPORT
ROOSEVELT AND GARNER
Storm Center in Chairman Fight
Announces Stand on Leaving
Chicago for Capital.
By the Associated Press.

BY the AsSocIated Press.
CHICAGO. July 6.-Jouett Shouse,
storm center Of the Democratic Ma
tional Conventions fight over the
permanent Craftsmanship, announced
today before leaving for Washington
that he would support Gov. Franklin
D. Roosevelt and Speaker Garner in the
Fall campaign.
Shouse, chairman of the Democratic
National Executive Committee, was the
Smith -Raskob candidate for the perma-
nent Craftsmanship, but lost to Senator
Thomas J. Walsh Of Montana in a
bitter fight on the convention floor.
His status in the forthcoming cam
paign has not been determined as yet.
Evening star., 1932-07-06
"BEER RELIEF" ASSAILEO
Prof. Dewey, Peoples Lobby Head,
Saws It Will Profit Only Brewers.

Beer as a means to end bread lines
Is nonsense" Prof John Dewey, presi-
dent of the Peoples Lobby, declared In
a statement issued today.
Prof. Dwey warned that the attempt
to bring back beer will bring profit only
to brewers. He pointed out that in pre-
war days the liquor business employed
s6 men per 81 900, 900 of capital, while
In the manufacture of food and kindred
materials 228 were employed for the
same capital; in textiles and their prod
ucts, 53l, and in lumber and its manu-
factures, 483.
Evening star., 1932-07-06
Dude Ranch DESTROYED.

SILVER CITY, N Mex, July 6 tP).-
n Rancho Pinos, dude ranch at Tyrone,
operated by E. A. MacManus. former
New York magazine and newspaper
man, was totally destroyed by fire early
yesterday. McManus and his staff
escaped In their night clothes. The loss
was estimated at $25,00o.
Evening star., 1932-07-06
FACES HOLLYWOOD IRE
Hughes Plans "Queer People" Film
Ridiculing Screendom.

HOLLYWOOD. July 6 GA9.-Howard
Hughes, independent producer of mo-
ton pictures, but now inactive, win re-
sumo production this Fall with the
probable filming of Queer People" a
story which reveals the eccentricities
OF Hollywood
Other producers have hinted they
would protest the making Of the story
into q screen production because it
holds the colony up to ridicule.
Hughes said today his associate, How
ard Hawks. has been signed by Metro
Goldwyn-M Studios. There had
been gossip in Aim circles that Hughes
would ioin M-G-M
Evening star., 1932-07-06
w. C. T. U. TO ENTERTAIN
Workers in Cause as Far Back as
1865 to Be Honored.

The w. C. T. U. Of the District Of
Columbia viii entertain at the home
of Mrs Charles H. Bair, 1430 Holly
street, Saturday from TO pm, in
honor of those who have worked in
the cause Of temperance as far back
rs 1865.
Mrs. Darrell c. Grain is chairman Of
che Transportation Committee. and
those wishing transportation to the
entertainment may call her at Cleve-
land 3849.
Evening star., 1932-07-06
CANDIDATES ARE INVITED
New York Wants Hoover and
Roosevelt to Attend State Fair.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, July 6 LP).-New
York State wants both Herbert Hoover
and Franklin D. Roosevelt TO attend
the State fair in September.
An invitation TO address the fair will
be sent the President, J. Dan Ackerman,
director OF the fair, announced after
conferring with Charles II. Baldwin,
commissioner Of agriculture and mar
kets.
The New York Governor customarily
attends the fair II President Hoover
accepts the addresses Of the two presi-
dental candidates probably viii be on
separate days, Ackerman said
Evening star., 1932-07-06
Districts Heroes
in the
World War
Compiled by sergt L Z. Jaeckel.

A S recorded In the off1cial citation.
" John A. Johnston, brigadier
"A general, u. s. A., was awarded
A the Distinguished Service Medal
for exceptionally meritor1ous
d distinguished services In a position
great responsibilities as department
Evening star., 1932-07-06

tant factors in the excellent standard
Of training and morale attained by this
division.
He now lives at 2lll Massachusetts
avenue, Washington, D. c.
(Copyright, 1922
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-08-09

last year, but moved to Clara Creek where the ground was a little more easily handled. Very high values in platinum are found almost the entire length of Plat mum Creek.
 "A small left limit tributary of Platinum Creek, known as Dry Creek, empties into Platinum Creek about one-half mile above the mouth of Squirrel Cresk. On No 1 Clam, Dry Creek, and opposite No. 2 Below Bench left Limit Platinum Creek, two men are work ing.
 About one-haf mile above Dry Creek another small tributary comes in on the left limit of Plat mum Creek that is known as Fox Greek. Neil H. Corrigal is working on Discovery Claim on Fox Creek about one-half mile from the mouth.
 Discovery On Fox Creek
 Tn passing it might be said that on Fox Creek is the place where the first discovery of Plat mum was made in the district Charles Thorsen was told by a native named Henry Whuya who was told by another party named Walter Smith that he, Walter Smith, had found white gold at the mouth of Fox Gulch. This was in the summer of 1926. In the fall O. 1926, Thorsen walked across from Goodnews Bay to Fox Greek and found some of this so-called white gold. He sent it to Paul Hopkins at Fairbanks who inform ed him that it was high-gradt Platinum"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-08-09
MEDLEY ARRIVES ENROUTE
 FROM CORDOVA TO SEATTLE

Edward F. Medley, for many years a prominent attorney of Cor dova and now located in Seat tie, arrived here last night on the steamer Yukon from the former city where he spent several weeks on business. He will fly to Peters burg late today or tomorrow and catch the steamer Alaska for Seat tie.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-08-09

stream about 2 miles long, flow ing east from Red Mountain into Salmon River.
 "On No. Above Discovery John liar alsen and August Wicklund are taking out cut.
 .tOu No. 9 Above Discovery O. J. Samson is taking out cut.
 "No. 1 Above Discovery Martin Garthe is working
 "On Discovery Claim Charles Thorsan and Andrew Olsen are working.
 Very Good Prospects
 "The next creek below Clara Creek emptying into Salmon River is Dowry Creek. Very good pros- poets have been found on. this creek, but so far no one has attemp- ted to work it.
 l" The next creek of any con- sequence below Dowry is Boulder Creek. Very good prospects have been found on this creek also although no one is at present attempting to do any work on it.
 "The next creek below Boulder Creek, Squirrel Creek, flows in a general southeast direction from Red Mountain into Platinum Creek which flows eastward into Salmon P;vor ahout one-half mile below it's confluence with Squirrel Creek One Squirrel Creek, Tupper Thomp- son is working on No. l Below. on No. 3 Below Fraction EdWaro 'Gaston' St. Clair is working. On No. 3 Below Fred Fritz Wolters and Wm. B. Moeck are working
 No One On Platinum
 "Ou Platinum Greek, no one IS at present working, although Charles Thorsen worked here until
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-08-09

Old papers TOT sale at Empire Office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-08-09
Montana Miner Tells
 Of His Experience

Butte, Mont.-'"rnink of a man taking a laxative every day for ten years! No wonder it threw my stomach all out of order and ruined my digestion. Now after taking four bottles of Sargon along with the Pills my body is working like a perfect machine You can put me down as one more friend of Sargon among the miners and especially a booster for the Soft Mass Pills. They overcame a ten-year case of constipation after everything else had failed."-C. A. Woods, 729 Main St., Butte, Mont. Butler-Mauro Druo Co adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-08-09
+. 5. GRAVES AND P. BREvIk TELL OF COODNEW s
Juneau Men Bring Plati- mum Specimens from
 4 Months Trip

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