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The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-26
BIG DANCE AND BAND CONCERT. ATTRACT CROWD
( o community Dance fo r Karlsruhe and Concert
 Fill Fair Building

What is said to have been the biggest crowd ever to have con- gregated in the big Southeast Alaska Fair building, turned out last night to greet the officers and crew of the Cruiser Karlsruhe, hear splendid concert by that vessels band and enjoy the danc- ing which followed.
 For two and one-half hours, lovers of band music were given a treat that will be remembered long. Mixing classical and popu- lar numbers, the band again dem onstrated its versatility and excel lence The dance music, furnished by a nine-piece orchestra from the band, was equally as enjoy able.
 Attend in Body
 Headed by the band in automo- bile trucks, just before 8 o'clock, column 250 strong from the cruiser was landed on the Gov ernment dock and marched in a column of fours to the Fair build ing. Swinging along in march time to the tune of a song by the men in line, the battalion in the blue and white made a striking sight that was viewed by hun dreds from the ball park, the side walks along Willoughby Avenue and from the hill streets in the residential district.
 The column filed into the Fair building, was brought to company front, dressed and dismissed. As the order of dismissal was called out, the band opened it's first num- Der.
 Hall Filled Early
 The big barn-like building was filled at an early hour and hun dreds were added to the crowd before the dance started Com mander Erich Wassner and num- Der of his officers with some 30
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-26
WILBUR IN FAVOR OF RIG HA RDS0N
 HIGHWAY TOLLS
Seattle Chamber Opposed to Transfer of Alas
 ka Road Work


 Imposition of tolls on the Rich ardson Highway so as to prevent it from competing with the Alas ka Railroad is contemplated by the Department of the Interior in the event it obtains jurisdiction over the highway as provided in the bill before Congress transfer ring road and trail activities in Alaska from the War to the h. terior Department. The toll idea is advanced and supported by Sec retary of the Interior Ray Lyman Wilbur.
 Alaskan Realized Effect
 The fact that the road transfer bill contains clause permitting the levying of road and bridge tolls led Alaskans to suppose that such tolls would be imposed by the Interior Department. This suppo- sition is confirmed in written statement by Secretary Wilbur approving the bill. The Secretary says:
 T believe the enactment of this bill to be advisable if We hope to succeed in our efforts to place the Alaska Raailroad on a self sustain ing basis. Of equal importance is the effective control which Con- gress would have in considering the budgets for the main transpor- tation systems in the Territory.
 Under One Head
 The Railroad, River and High way systems would be under one head and expenditures would be properly correlated. The Secretary of War is agreeable to this action, /. . The Richardson Highway was built from Federal funds and par allels the Alaska Railroad into the Interior of Alaska. The rates on the railroad were increased some thing more than a year ago and since then competition has devel- oped by the establishment of truck ing service over the highway which already has reduced the railroad revenue.
 Tolls Deemed Necessary
 Tt is not proposed to fix ex- cessive tolls over the highway, but some tolls are necessary to pro vide proper regulation. No admin istratlve curtailment of the road building program for Alaska is expected to result from this trans fer. I recommend enactment of this legislation"
 Seattle Supports Alaska
 Resolutions opposing the trans fer of road activities in Alaska from the War to the Interior De- partment have been adopted by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, according to a communication re- ceived at the office in Juneau of the Executive Secretary of the All Alaska Chamber of Commerce.
 Charles D. Garfield, Secretary of the Alaska Bureau of the Se- attle Chamber of Commerce, com ments favorably on the brief sent by the Alaska Chamber opposing the transfer and says the facts assembled in the document will be used by the Seattle chamber representatives in Washington, D. C., in their effort to prevent leg islation affecting the transfer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-26
GERMAN GUESTS
 GREETED TODAY
 BY LOCAL BODY
Capt. Wassner and l5 of Staff Guests at Lunch
 con of Chamber

Capt. Erich Wassner and IS of his officers were guests today of the Chamber of Commerce at an informal luncheon at Bailey's Cafe. The visitors were formally well comed in German by Attorney General John Rustgard on behalf of the Chamber, and informally by President Allen Shattuck.
 Acknowledgement was made by Capt. Wassner, who expressed ap- preciation for his command, off, cers and men, at the many cour- tesies extended to them. He also brought a greeting from Admiral Forster, who commanded the Elm den on its visit here five years ago, and is now commander in chief of the battleship division of the German navy.
 Presented With Picture
 At the conclusion of his address, Capt. Wassner, on behalf of his officers and crew, presented to the Chamber a water color picture Of the Karlsruhe, and thanked the Chamber for the picture, Lights O Juneau" which was presented to the cruiser yesterday evening.
 Capt Wassner declared that v.sitations made lay the founda- tions for better understanding among nations, and to lasting amicable relations among them since they are built upon personal friendships formed by personal con- tacts. They are particularly val uable, he added, to the cadets who make them. These young men will be "our leaders of the future. " and the knowledge and broad ac- quaintdnce with other peoples and other lands will qualify them bet ter for real leadership, he as- serted.
 Toast to Visitors
 President Shattuck responded. to Capt. Wassner's speech briefly, and
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-26
GAME IS ON TONIGHT
 RAIN OR SHINE.
Teams Are Lined Up for New Sport as Compli-
 ment to Karlsruhe

Rain or shine, the soccer game will be played tonight at the base ball park by teams from the Ger man cruiser Karlsruhe and local organization.
 The game starts at 615 o'clock and it is expected that the rooters from the cruiser will be there ear- Her practicing their encouraging yells.
 It is also expected that the grandStand, bleachers and side lines will be packed with hope-to-be- fans of the new sport.
 Soccer, like regular football, can be played in any kind of weather, therefore, no rain checks have been printed for distribution.
 Soccer is great game, say those who have seen it and it will be instruced tonight in Juneau. It is also believed this will be the start CT of other games as two, pos- sibly more teams may be organiz- ed in Juneau
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-26

And in contrast to the historic Coliseum whose rafters now creak with age, there is the huge Chicago stadium, which is expected to house the largest crowds ever to view a National party's nominating show.
 Officials believe reduced railroad rates, the first to be granted for political conventions in more than 30 years, will send spectators reg istration soaring to record height.
 Perhaps the principal non-con- vention festivities will be concen- trated along the city's man-made lakefront where visitors will get a preview of the worlds fair of 1883.
 Some of the newest of the dozen will be dedicated during the con- fair buildings already completed ventions and speedboat races and fireworks displays have been ar
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-26
TIP RECEIVED BY DR. LONDON
 BY TELEPHONE
Ransom Payer in Lirld- bergh Case Has Date
 for Tonight
CERTAIN NUMBER TO
 BE CALLED AT S:15
Grand Jury Believed to Have Indicted John
 Hughes Curtis

BECKETT, Mass, May 26.- Jafsie is stirred by receipt of a telephone message.
 While the message is not divulged in detail, it is known it calls for his appearance at a certain point at S:I5 o'clock tonight.
 The telephone m essage came to a store and was re- layed to Jafsie, who is Dr. John F. Condon, to a camp where he is on a fishing trip.
 It is believed the message received directed Jafsie to call a certain telephone number at a specified time. It is known he has been expecting some such message.
 Several days ago Dr. Con- don in S err e d an advertise ment in a newspaper address ed to John stating that the ransom money he was paid can never be disposed of and recommending that he return the S50,00O.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-26
Mayor of Carolina Town
 Lives in Different City

SYLVIA, N. C., May 26.-H. E.. Buchanan is Mayor of Sylva, but a resident of Hendersonville, TO miles away.
 Mayor Buchanen, for a decade prominent in civic and political af- fairs of this little mountain city, was elected Mayor last June.
 Recently it became necessary for him to move away to care for his business interests, but he did not resign as Mayor. He still holds the office The. Mayor owns Sylya's principal theatre.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-26
Snake Tries to Sting,
 But Tail Is Harmless

WASHINGTON, May 26.-The jumping johnny" snake that tries to sting people with it's tail, has been captured in British Gui- na by Dr. William M Mann, direc- tor of the National Geological Park.
 The johnny" is small snake with the under side of its tail col cred brilliant red When picked up it goes through the motions of stinging with this tail, striking the hand that holds it again and again with the brilliant red tip. The snake is harmless.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-26
France, Creat Britain to Pay Annuity Waiued
 by HOoUer Moratorium

PARIS, May 26.-French news papers today said it is understood France would sign an agreement with the United States next week providing for repayment at 4 per cent, over a period of ten years, of the war debt annuity waived by the Hoover moratorium
 A similar agreement was also negotiated by Great Britain this week.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-26
TREE FALLS,
 DIE IN TRUCK

HAWKESBURY, Ontario, May 26.-Felled by a driving wind, giant elm tree fell across a motor truck killing four young Canadians and probably fatally injuring two others. The men were in the truck returning from a picnic.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-26
CURTIS CASE UP

BENNINGTON, N. J., May 26.- The grand jury has considered the hoaxing in the Lindbergh case of John Hughes Curtis. Unofficial re- ports said an indictment had been voted.
 The prosecuting attorney said if an indictment is voted he expected to call ten witnesses to support his case. This is taken to indicate a true bill has been voted by the grand jury.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-26
SCREEN STARS
 ARE TO MARRY

LOS ANGELES, Cal, May 26.- John Gilbert, screen star, and Vir- ginia Bruce, his leading lady are to be married after August Is when his divorce from Ina Claire be- comes final.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-26
TORNADO KILLS
 THREE PERSONS

TRENTON, Nebraska, May 26.- Three persons were killed, eight were seriously injured and several hurt in tornado and heavy rain and wind storm in Southwestern Nebraska late Wednesday after noon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-26
JOE BROWN IS
 OPERATED UPON

LOS ANGELES, Cal, May 26.- Joe E. Brown, stage and screen comedian, underwent an operation yesterday for appendicitis and for a leg infection.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-26
INSURGENTS HIT
 DIRT, Z BATTLES

2 MANAGUA, Nicaragua. May 26.- The United States Marines, serv- icing with the Nicaraguan National Guard, reported today the killing of IT followers of Gen Augusta Sandino, Insurgent leader. There were two engagements and in one airplanes were used.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-26

Death rate for first quarter of year is lowest on record. ./
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-05-26
Steamer Aaska Breaks Record On Trip South

SEATTLE, May 26.-Steam- CT Alaska broke all records for voyage from Ketchikan to Seattle. The liner made the 658 mile trip in 39 hours and 56 minutes.
 Acoustics experts find sharpnes; of ear declines after age of 20.
Evening star., 1932-05-01
CHANGE ISSOUGHT
INP.-T.A VOTING.
Former President of Grant
School Group Scores Elec-
tion Methods.

In an effort to set up model metho4
Of casting ballots instead Of o procedure
she termed as utterly questionable" at
recent election Of the District Of Co
lumbia Congress Of Parents arzf
Teachers, Mrs. Belle Cutler Parker, past
president Of the U. 8. Grant School
Parent-Teacher Association, announced
yesterday she would appeal to the con-
gress at its meeting May II to adopt
strict parliamentary rules in conducting
future elections.
Mrs. Parker said she does not in
sinuste fraudulent methods were re-
sorted TO in the election Of April 20, in
which Mrs. Harriet F. Saunders was
reelected president over Mrs. e. c.
Rittus, but charged that because cleo
ton managers failed to check off the
names of each person casting q ballot
the congress set Up dangerous prece-
| dent"
According TO Mrs. Parker, any per-
son present at the congress election day
session holding an Identification card
was allowed to vote without a check-up
being made to determine whether the
card holder was an accredited delegate
She pointed out that in future elections
any candidate could have an unlimited
number Of cards printed and under the
same procedure as followed on April
! 20 the ballot box could be controlled.
| With plea for a more regular pro-
cedure, Mrs. Parker in a letter to Mrs.
Saunders asked the question: Can we
as members of an organization that
stands for training our children to DO
good citizens set an exampe Of ballot
ing in such irregular manner?"
Mrs. Saunders in her reply MAIN
tanned that the procedure was regular,
inasmuch as no person cast ballot
dorsed credential card and that the
tellerS checked on each ballot and card
Evening star., 1932-05-01
ILLEGAL USE OF NAME
LAID TO CORPORATION
Three American National Building
and Loan Officials Placed
Under Arrest.

Three officials Of the recently or
ganized American National Building
81 Loan Association, s19 Fifteenth
street, were arrested yesterday for il
legally using the word national" in
the name Of their corporation.
Those upon whom warrants were
served are Edward Lane, 40 president:
Ivan L. Hobson, Al, vice president, and
Miss Rollin Pascoe, IS, secretary
treasurer. They were released under
$500 bond each for hearing in Police
Court Monday.
Detective Sergt. A. D. Mansfield
served the warrants shortly before q
scheduled meeting of the board of d.
rectors.
The warrant was sworn to by Charles
A Stewart of the United States bank
examiners ONCE. Deputy Controller OF
the Currency Await made the original
complaint to United States Attorney
Leo A. Rover.
The concern was organized here last
February 19 as the Guaranty Reserve
Building & Loan Association" It
changed to its present name March IL.
Evening star., 1932-05-01
PROSECUTOR ORDERED
TO PRODUCE BABY TODAY
Judge to Decide Whether He May
Keep Abandoned Child
He Adopted.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, April 3o-AsSistant City
Prosecutor Samuel Z. Epstein must pro-
duce his little Irish Joan" in court to-
day.
The question involved is whether he
may keep the 13-month-old baby girl
he recently adopted after asserting she
had been found abandoned with hts
professional card attached to her
clothing.
Process servers notified him late yes
terday Of habeas corpus proceedings in
stituted in behalf of Mrs. Agnes McCon-
nell Of Detroit, who says she Is the
childs mother. She asks that the adop-
ton be set aside.
Epstein is bachelor. He declined
to comment on the case, but promised
to obey the court summons.
Evening star., 1932-05-01
EX-JUDGE ACQUITTED
Jury Frees Him in Staying After
Political Dispute.

OPELOUSAS, La, April 80 R.-
Former Judge Gilbert L. Dupre last
night was acquitted by q jury Of q
charge Of manslaughter for the staying
last Thanksgiving day of Charles De-
jean. 38, who had ridiculed the aged
mans State political aff1liations.
The T4-year-old former jurist and
State legislator claimed self-defense
for shooting Dejean on street here q
few hours after dispute in a club.
A dying statement In which Dejean
said, poor old fellow, let him co. was
q prominent part Of the trial testimony.
Evening star., 1932-05-01
FUR COMPANY PLANT
IN CHICAGO BOMBED
Believed Warfare With New York
Dealers-Damage Is Placed
at $4,000.
BY the Associated Press.

BY LIl6 ASSOCIAteu PreSS.
CHICAGO, April 3o.-The plant of
the Superior Fur Dressing Co., in North
Kostner avenue, was bombed early to-
day and police theorized that warfare
between New York and Chicago furriers
might have been the motive. The dam
Windows in nearby factory plants were
shattered
Michael and Joseph Shapiro, owners
of the fur plant, told police much
of their business came from New York
and that they received warnings from
Eastern furriers some time ago TO re-
frain from reaching into New York ter
ritory.
Evening star., 1932-05-01
RADIO "B0OTLEGGING"
FOUGHT IN CLEVELAND
WIKI Protests Alleged Rebroad-
ing of Ball Game
by WAY.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
CLEVELAND, April 30.-Ohicials of
radio station WIKI announced today
they would protest to the Federal Radio.
Commission the alleged rebroadcasting
Of their description of yesterdays
American League base ball game here
by the rival station, WAY.
The latter station denied WHK's
charges of radio "bootlegging." but the
protesting officials said their announcer
made three intentional errors to trap"
WAYS announcer and that the latter
repeated them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-06

state convention. The Roosevelt packers in the state claim that they will have a sufficient majority in the state convention to assure them of an overwhelming majority of Roosevelt delegates to the national convention.
 Therefore, the Smith leaders throughout the state are seeking to send as many delegates favorable to the former New York governor to the state convention so as to in- sure a substantial number of Smith supporters on the national delega- ton.
 Stamford, where ex-Mayor Phil- lips lives, is also the home of for- mer National Committeeman Ho- mer S. Cummings, Roosevelt lead CT. Therefore, the decision of the ex-mayor to fight for control of the Stamford city convention in the in- terests of ex-Governor Smith is be- lieved an important event in the pre-convention talk.
 waterbury is for Smith and it's delegates will go to the state con- vention seeking to have national delegates favorable to the ex-gov- ernor named to the Chicago ses- sion," said Chairman Crary this morning.
 Ex-Mayor Phillips was in New York last Friday conferring with ex-Governor Smith and it is be- lieved his decision to-day to stage a primary fight in Stamford was the, result of the conference. Roosevelt packers in Connecticut are now fearing similar action on the part of other cities and towns in the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-06
Wilby High
 Spanish Clubs
Rendered Interesting Pr0- gram This Morning
 in Room HI

The regular weekly meetings of the Wilby high. school Spanish clubs were held this morning in room III. Los Vigilantes'' pro- gram consisted of short dialogue and few short stories.
 Characters in the dialogue en- titled, "En la Zapateria", (In the Shoe Store) were:
 Mother-Doris Hackenson; child, Stella Broniewski; clerk, Alfred Beerbaum.
 Alexender Churchelow took the part of "Un Hombre Prudente" in the story while ''Un Pequeno Err TOT" was portrayed by Charles De- loise.
 Los Pensadores'' had pro- gram of Spanish stories which fol- low:
 The Andalusians in New York Walter Pagle and Anthony Ciafulo. The milkmaid-Betty Inglis.
 Los Amigos Espanoles" con- tinued the play started last week entitled. La Mentira Premada". The parts included:
 Grandmother-Pauline Weisel- berg.
 Granddaughter-Florence Dwyer
 A Friend-Lucille Ostrander
 Two Ladies-Ruth Wellington and Stephanie Jurasius
 Small Boy-Albert Moraska.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-06

I.orango sferchant, n Pequot EFsz nue.
 Norwalk-rony Doddo. 1 Nsp- tune avenue; Charles Wolfe. I& Academy street; Ernest Loudcn- 1e1 Perry avenue; Bertram Mifch- ell, IT, 2 Hudson street.
 Norwich-Lswis zukowsl<i, RID
 Plainville-charles A. wilcox. Box 193.
 Plymouth-stanley Dlugokenski. box 4s South street. } Putnam-Fred B. Greene, School street.
 SomersvilIe-Peter P. Strewas.
 Southington-John Bruno, 102 Beecher street.
 West Hartford-William J. Ca- sey, 98 Mountain road.
 Westport-Forrester c. Kobbe. Bradley street.
 Windsor = Nelson Barcomb, Bloomfield acenue; James A. Soco- losky, Pigeon Hill; Steve Jorozko. Station 21.
 Jersey City. N. J.-Frank F. Schreck, 376 Summit avenue.
 Port Chester, N. Y.-Walter Ku- hut, 556 Locust avenue; Sylvester W. Scofield, 16 Glen avenue.
 Scarsda1e, N. Y.-William J. 77 Branback road.
 Providence, R. I. Henry F. Webber, 22 Santiago street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-06
PRIMARIES HERE WILL ELECT SMITH MENa

survived by his wife. one son. Nor ris, IF, ard jour daughters, Ade- laide, Helen, Margery and Sylvia. Funeral of Mrs Dwight Wheeler.
 The funeral of Mrs Lois Eliza beth iWheleer, wife of Dwight Wheeler of Middlebury, who died several months ago will be held to- morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from, her home in Middlebury. Ser- vices will be conducted by the Rev Ralph w. Rowland of the Middle bury Congregational church. Burial will be in Middlebury cemetery.
 Gave Talk on Chemistry.
 An ,interesting talk on chemistry was given to the members of the Holy Name society of St Mary's church last night by Edward Ke- hoe. instructor in chemistry in the local high school.
 Entertain State Officers.
 Ramona council, Degree of Po- cahontas entertained the Great Po- cahoptas of the staet, Nellie Jack son of Rockville and her associ. ate officers at Q regular meeting held last night in Odd Fellows hall at o'clock. The visitors were entertained at a dinner served in the banquet hall at 6:30 o'clock. An entertainment program was rendered after the business ses- sion,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-06
OFFENDERS OF
 VEHICLE LAW
List of Drivers Whose Licenses Have Been
 Suspended for Year
MADE PUBLIC TO-DAY

The following is a. list of drivers of cars whose licenses have been suspended for one year for viola ton of the state motor vehicle law. The public is requested to notify the department or the po- lice in case any of the persons named should be seen operating motor vehicles during the period of suspension: 255.
 Beacon Falls-David Geimini, Box 605.
 Bridgeport-John. Lagoda, 14s Alfred street.
 Bristol-Raymond A Hatha. way.
 Buckland-Earl M. Waite. Box 156.
 Danbury-Dorilla Provost, IS New street.
 Darien-Hugo Goeben, Middle sex road.
 East Hartford-James A. Pom chalk, 23 Willys street; John J. Quinn, 25 Greene terrace.
 Groton - Glenn L. By, 173 Thames street.
 Iartford-Joseph Carroll, z4ss Main street: John V. Casey. IF
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-06

Denison street; Milton I, Lamkins. 299 Westland street; Henry E. Le- bell, 331 Washington street; George B. Reed, 222h Garden street; William J. Williams, room 503, 49 Pearl street; Peter Za- muka, 174 Sheldon street.
 Kensington - Oliver Seaburgh, Berlin road.
 Meriden-Thomas Koscka, IA Franklin street.
 Moosup-Rudolph E. Carlson. RED No. 1, box 47A.
 New Britain-Charles Blejewski, 121 Pennington avenue; Fred Morin, 30 Erwin place; William Murchison, IFS Jubilee street; Frank Samsel, A Erwin place; Jerome Srogi, 98 Willow street.
 New Canaan-Edward Ferris, Whitney avenue.
 New ,London-Peter Dufilie, ST;