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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1933-10-05
z TRUE BILLS
ARE RETURNED
This MORNING
Three Persons Charged
with Larceny - Four
Others Arraigned

Two new indictments and ons
not a true bill were returned by
the Grand Jury in the Federal
District Court this morning ano
presented by Foreman John LIVE
to Judge George F. Alexander. 1t
was then excused to continue its
Investigations,
Jack Derringer, Ketchikan, was
indicted on a charge of larceny
in a dwelling house. He is alleg-
ed to have stolen $3.50, some jew
elry and clothing. He was Drought
here early this week by Deputy
United States Marshal w. H. Cas-
well.
George A. L. johnson and G.
w. Nichols were indicted for lar
ceny in a warehouse and larceny
in a dwelling. They are accused
of a series of thefts here, includ-
ing a robbery of the United States
Forest Service warehouse.
Nick Suici, who was held to
answer several weeks ago on
charge of assault with a danger
Gus weapon, was liberated. The
Grand Jury returned not a true
bill,
-Four persons, named in indict-
ments returned yesterday, were ar
raigned before Judge Alexander
this morning, and all of them were
given until 10 a. m. Friday to en-
ter pleas. Those arraigned were:
Eddie Murphy, larceny on boat;
Mr.. and Mrs. Evert Maxi, assault
with a dangerous weapon; and
julius Hawkins, sodomy.
S. Hellenthal was appointed by
the Court to represent the Makis,
and Frank H. Foster for Hawkins.
All three said they had no at
torneys and were without funds
to obtain legal counsel.
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has annually hunted in Canada,
principally in Alberta. Hunting in
Alaska is not materially different
than in the Canadian woods, al
though the use of boat makes
travel much easier here, he de-
clared.
Worked on NRA
In addition to banking and hunt
ing Mr.. Hancock is actively inter
ested in the National Recovery Act
and was loaned by his firm to
Gen. Hugh S. johnson, Admins
traitor of the MIRA, during the
months of July and August when
he acted as Chief of Staff for
Gen. johnson during the organiza-
ton period, and assisted in get
ting the men necessary to carry
out the tremendous program sue
cessfully. Mr.. Hancock declined
to comment on the National Re-
covery Act as this is a purely
vacation trip and he said all work
was left behind him when he
came north.
Though the members of the
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FLORY LEAVES TODAY
FOR TRIP TO SITKA

To ship the remainder of the
scientific library, largely agricul-
tural bulletins, from the old Ag-
ricultural Experiment Station at
Sitka, and dispose of the movable
property that is not required by
any OF the Government agencies
here, Charles H. Flory, Regional
Forester, will go to Sitka on the
steamer Alaska today.
He expects to remain there for
two or three days and will return
to Juneau on the Bureau of Roads
tender, Highway, which left port
today for Sitka.
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A. N. B. TO HOLD
CONVENTION IN
JUNEAU IN NOV.
Call Issued for Indian Or
ganization to Meet
on November Ia

The annual convention of the
Alaska Native Brotherhood will
open in this city on November IA,
and will continue one week, ac-
cording to an announcement made
today by William L. Paul, legal
representative of that organiza-
ton. 1t will be the first held
since 1881.
The 1882 convention was can
celled owing to lack of funds OF
the several individual camps, but
the executive committee met here
and transacted necessary business.
This years gathering is expect
ed to be the most largely attend
ed and representative in several
wears. Mr.. Paul said. Delegates
will come from Seldovia and Prince
William Sound for the first time,
and all of the Southeast Alaska
camps plan to send delegations.
1--WE are. for the first time, to-
conduct the convention on the
white mans plan-that is, each
delegate will pay his own ex-
penses." declared Mr.. Paul.
1t is the purpose of the con-
vention to draft recommendations
to be submitted to Frank t. Bell,
United States Commissioner OF
Fisheries. for inclusion in the
fisheries regulations for 1884. 1t
will also discuss and decide upon
its general program for next year,
elect the grand officers and trans
act any other business that may
come before it.
Several leaders have been men
toned as candidates for the OF
flee of Grand President, now held
by Frank G. johnson of Kake
The one regarded as the most
likely to be named is Frank Booth,
Deputy United States Marshal
former resident of Kake, but
resident of Juneau for several
years.
Regarding the political activities
of the Brotherhood next year, Mr.
Paul said it was generally be-
lieved it would remain neutral,
as it did in the general election
OF 1882.
Grand officers at present are:
Frank G.. johnson, Rake, Grand
President; Ed. Ridley, Ketchikan.
Grand Vice. President; W. Sobolief.
Sitka, Secretary; Ralph Young
Sitka, Treasurer, which position
he has held for many years
The convention will hold open
sessions which may be attended
by anyone, each evening, Mr.. Paul
said. They will be held in A.
B. Hall. Prominent leaders have
been invited to address the dele
gates on these occasions ON per-
tinent and timely topics.
Buses have become popular Tor
o;tv ond intarl1rhan Use in italy.
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MRS. LYDIA FOHN-HANSON
LEAVES FOR SKAGWAY TO
SPEND SEVERAL DAYS THERE

Mrs. Lydia Fohn- Hanson, di-
rector of Home Economics with the
Extension Department of the Al
aska Agricultural College and
School of Mines, left for Skag-
way on the Northwestern after a
short time spent on Gastineau
Channel. Mrs. Fohn- Hanson will
remain in Skagway for several
DAYS giving talks on subjects I'M
der her direction to the house
wives of that city before returning
to Sitka, Petersburg and Wran-
gell
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land for the last two weeks, ar
rived in Juneau last evening on
the yacht Nooya.
Mrs. Hancock and Mrs. Karker
are accompanying their husbands
aboard the Campbell Church Jr,
yacht Nooya, though they have
done little hunting as yet on the
trip.
Sensibly Outfitted
Today the fasteners, sensibly
QUILTED with slicker raincoats
and rain hats, are visiting the
various photograph and curio shops
of the city and this afternoon they
spent some time at the Territor-
ial Museum.
The party left New York City
on September II and eight days
later took passage from Seattle to
Petersburg where they Joined the
Nooya to begin their hunt. John
Harris, of Juneau, met the party
at Petersburg and accompanied
them as guide.
Though this is his first hunt
ing trip to Alaska Mr.. Hancock
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|Crot0n of Pure
Gold Is Found
Under Placement

. COPENHAGEN, Oct. s.
. A medieval Royal Crown of
. pure gold, intricately de
, signed, has been found I'M
der the pavement of a pub
, lie square of a small town
, near here. 1t is believed
the crown probably belonged
to King Christian, the Sec
} ond, who hid in the town
, in 1882 after his subjects
} ran him out.
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FASTENERS
ON HUN TING
TRIP, HERE
John M. Hancock, Former.
" with NRA, Member of
Party Aboard Nooya

Each with a brown bear to his
credit, John M. Hancock, partner
in the banking firm of Lehman
Brothers, of New York City and
M. R. Karker, of Glencoe, Ill,
President of the Jewel Tea Com
pany, with headquarters at Har-
rington Ill, a suburb of Chicago,
who have been hunting on Adj
miralty Island and Baranof Is
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Bans English

GALWAY, Ireland, Oct. 5.-The
governing committee of the Pat
rick Pearse Memorial College, Ros-
muck, has decided to expel any
student caught speaking English.
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HART FOR WESTWARD

Oscar r. Hart, merchandise
broker, left for the Westward and
Interior districts aboard the North
western.
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party hope to get out again to-
morrow morning to continue their
hunt, they will remain in port
until the weather clears, Mr..
Hancock said.
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FLORIDA DIGS
IN FOR STORM

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 5.-South-
ern Florida dug in early this
morning as the tropical storm
approached.
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PASSES OUT TO SEA

PASSES OUT To SEA
MIAMI, Fla, Oct. 5.-Late this
afternoon the Government Wealth
er Bureau announced the move
ment of the storm apparently was
in a northeasterly direction into
the Atlantic Ocean from Havana
and this seemingly removes pos
sibility of dangerous winds on the
lower Florida east coast.
Frank Thomas, Alabama foot
ball coach, was the first Rockne
pupil to use the Notre Dame sys-
tenn in the South.
Evening star., 1933-12-16
ANACOSTIA VOTES
AGAINST RUM SALE
Members of Citizens Association
Indicate Dry Attitude in
Straw Poll.

Members of the Anacostia Citizens
Association decided last night that SO
far as its membership is concerned,
Anacostia wants to remain dry even
though the eighteenth amendment has
been repealed.
Only light vote was cast, however,
IA the straw poll to determine the
attitude of the citizens who live across
the Anacostia River. Thirty-nine re-
corded their attitude on five questions
pertaining to sale of beer, wine and
liquor in their .neighborhood.
The balloting was preceded by the
general di1cussion of the whole liquor
question.
On the five questions asked on the
ballot, the voting was as follows:
do you favor the sale of hard liquor
n Anacostia? Yes, II; No, 26.
Do you favor the wholesaling only Of
hard liquors in Anacostia? Yes, IL;
No, "a.
Do you favor the retail sale of hard
hquor in bona fide restaurants for con-
sumption on the premises in AnacoStia?
Yes, 6; No, %.
Do you favor the sale of beer of over
e.2 per cent in original containers in
AnacoStia? Yes, Is; No, 81.
Do you favor the sale of beer Of over
81 per cent for consumption on the
premises in bona fide restaurants in
Anacostia? Yes, IA; No, %.
Jacob Goldman of the Congress
Heights Citizens Association, who was
division chairman for Anacostia in the
recent Community Chest campaign,
congratulated the residents of Anacostia
On their showing in the Chest cam
paign, having oversubscribed the quota
Assigned them by more than per cent.
A brief talk was made by Rev. w. D.
Moore, new pastor of the Anacostia
Baptist Church.
Evening star., 1933-12-16
THREE men INDICTED
IN ALLEGED DRUG RING
Arrest by District Police Leads to
Apprehension Of Six Suspects
in Chicago.

A Federal grand jury in Chicago
yesterday indicted three men-one Of
whom is awaiting trial here on a mar
cotic charge-in uncovering what Of
ficials described as one of the biggest
drug rings in the Middle West.
Much of the information used by the
Chicago authorities in rounding up the
ring members came from the narcotic
squad of the Metropolitan Police De-
partment, subsequent to the arrest here
of John F. Taylor, first block of Third
street southeast, now in Jail awaiting
trial
Tayor was arrested by the narcotic
squad and Federal agents November %
in downtown hotel, after they had
waited night and a day for him to
claim letter containing about an
ounce of heroin, alleged to have been
sent him by his cohorts in Chicago.
Questioned, he furnished information,
police said, which was sent to Chicago
As a result, Chicago police rounded
up six more suspects in mail order"
drug ring, two Of whom were indicted
with Taylor. The two were Louis
Smith, Chicago druggist, and ]. F.
(ReO Lewis. Bond was fixed at $1o.-
900 each.
The true bills charge violations Of
the Harrison anti-narcotic act and the
Jones-Miller act, prohibiting importa-
ton Of narcotics.
Evening star., 1933-12-16
DAYLIGHT BANDITS
HOLD UP CASHIER
Escape With Days Receipts of
Dorsch Bakery as Passersby
Look On.

Two armed colored men held up the
cashier Of Dorsch's Bakery in q daring
MONDAY robbery beside the firms plant
at GAL S street and escaped with the
days receipts Of $500 in cash and
checks.
The cashier, Leslie Hudgins, 1901
wyoming avenue, had just left the
bakery with his bag of money which
was for deposit at the Lincoln National
Bank, when the two men approached
Peter M. Dorsch, owner Of the bakery,
who was to accompany Hudgins, fol-
lowed short distance behind.
Both Of the men, one of whom wore
a mask, trained revolvers on Hudgins
and asked for his money bag. The
cashier complied with the demand and
the robbers dashed down an alley be-
side the bakery toward Florida avenue.
Shortly after the flold-up, police who
secured the neighborhood picked up
two colored men as suspects and took
them TO the second precinct station
house for questioning. A large num-
Der Of pedestrians lined S and nearby
Seventh street at the time Of the rob-
berry. Police received descriptions of
the men from passersby as well as
employees of the bakery.
Evening star., 1933-12-16
A, F. G. E. ENDORSES
PLAN OF APPEALS
Principle of Legislation for Court
Approved, but Provisions
Criticized.

The principle of legislation for Civil
Service Court of Appeals was Endorsed
last night by the District Department,
American federation of Government
Emp loyes.
A proposed bill favored by the Civil
Service Commission was referred to the
Legislative Committee for study, after
it had been freely discussed. Critics
pointed out that 1t made no provision
for representation Of organized labor in
the departmental conciliation groups,
which would have original jurisdiction
over the complaints of employees. The
legality of another provision providing
for back pay when dismissed employe
was reinstated by action of the appeals
body also was questioned.
The department also discussed plans
for the mass meeting Monday night at
Central High School in the interest
of lifting the pay cut.
James G. Yaden, president Of the
Federation of Citizens Associations;
Harry King, former president of the
Chamber of Commerce, and John Frey,
secretary of the metal trades depart
ment Of the American Federation OF
Labor, have been added to the list OF
speakers.
Representative Lundeen, Farmer
Labor, of Minnesota, has advised the
federation he is preparing q bill for
repeal of the economy act.
Evening star., 1933-12-16
WILL NAME CAT
SHOW CHAMPIONS
Columbian Fanciers to Close Two
Day Exhibit at Lee House
Tonight.

The second and final day of the
fourth annual show put on by Column
bian Cat Fanciers, Inc, was to be cli-
NAKED at the Lee House this afternoon
by the naming of show champions.
A large attendance was expected this
afternoon and before the show closes at
10 o'clock tonight.
Among the winners picked so far by
the Judge, Mrs Helen Brayton Tate OF
Waban, Mass, one of the country's fore
most cat fanciers, are the following best
cats in these classes:
May Vaughn Du Pree, white female,
owned by Mrs. Amelia Olmsted OF Be
thesda, Md; Champion White Tempest,
white male, also owned by Mrs. Ohm
sted; Champion Copper Eyes Of Seven
Elms, blue female, owned by Mrs. Frank
Hobson of 1905 Gallatin street; Blue
Splendor, blue male, owned by Mrs.
Mabel Lafayette of Boston; the Black
Pimpernel Of Tempul, black male, owned
by Mrs. Olmsted; Wivelscombe Rosun
Of Ol-Dor, red male, owned by Miss
Doris Shapland of Richmond, Va, and
E;derdoWn Alletah, red female, owned
by Mrs. Mary B. Warfel of Pitman, N. J:
The best cat of the show, male, Will
be selected late this afternoon, along
with the best female Of the show, the
best champion, the best kitten. the best
neuter and the best novice. The show
is under management OF Miss Mary =
Hantmon, assisted by Mrs. Elizabeth
Walsh.
Evening star., 1933-12-16
FAKE ARREST CONFIDENCE CAME
FLEECES d. C.. ARCHITECT OF 5000

peared and threatened to arrest Gram
gers companion.
Still insisting that the young man
should not be arrested, Granger &C.
companied the three to Eighteenth and
streets. There, however, they left
Granger, saying they would take the
prisoner" to jail.
Returning, the two men told Gran
ger the stranger would have to face
a tough Judge, and it would cost
at least 5000 10 free him. Granger
said he agreed to put up the money
and the two men accompanied him to
the bank, where he drew q check.
Granger told Inspector Burke that
after he had handed over $500 the two
men began to insist the sum was in
suficient. He said he then got into q
taxicab, despite their protests, and left
them. Granger furnished police a de-
scription Of the three men, and look.
outs for them were broadcast to the
rrecinct-.
Evening star., 1933-12-16
DISPUTE ARISES i
OVERC. v. A. DUTIES
Conferences Planned to Set.
tie Work of Two Women
Supervisors.

Dispute over which Of two women
supervisors In the staff of Leroy A.
Halbert, emergency relief director, shall
be in charge of planning of work for
women today was placed on the desk
of Capt. Howard F. Clark, executive
officer Of the District Civil Works
Administration.
The matter has been smoldering for
week or two backstage and came
Mary Stocking, who believed she had
been appointed to take charge of the
work, brought the matter to the Dis
trict Building for decision.
She laid the case before Comnis-
sioner George E. Allen, but decision was
postponed until it could be reviewed
by Capt. Clark. who heads the Work
Planning Committee of the C. w. A.
here.
Miss Stocking was appointed by the
Commissioners December 5 as an exec
utive in the staff of Halbert under
the emergency relief plan. She was
to receive sl,500 a year.
Made work" project planning for
women for many months had been
handled py Mrs. Maude Bradbury, on
Halberts staff, who received a salary
considerably higher than that set for
Miss Stocking officials said there was
no intention of displacing Mrs. Brad
bury.
At the same time Miss Stocking was
appointed, however, the Commissioners,
who are the civil works administrators
here, notified Capt. Clark he would
have charge of the administration of
the service" projects for women, who
are paid out Of relief funds, as well as
the G. w. A. work, paid out of Federal
funds.
Thereupon, Miss Stocking was noti-
fled her work would be to plan projects
at the sewing centers for women.
There will be conferences among va
rious District officials to find solution
Of the administrative problem
Evening star., 1933-12-16

A few Of the more intimate personal
possessions of the late Admiral and
Mrs. George Dewey were prevented from
falling into the hands of strangers by
the sentimental bidding of friends at
household effects of the widow Of the
naval hero.
Rear Admiral Spencer Wood, retired,
a former aide to Admiral Dewey. sue
ceeded in getting set containing the
yesterdays closing auction sale OF the
military hair brushes of the hero, q
silver-backed writing case, q pen rack,
a sticker file, small oval tray and q
hand blotter. All these brought only
SIG under the hammer. He also was
able to acquire q beautiful mahogany
piano for $275, the highest price for
which any of the articles sold.
Among a collection of exquisite fans,
many Of them gifts from royalty. that
were disposed Of for small sums, was
one which Mrs. Dewey carried on her
wedding day. This was purchased by
Miss Elizabeth Poe, friend of the
family. The fan was Of satin brocade
Evening star., 1933-12-16

How three confidence men played
upon his sympathies and framed fake
arrest to fleece him Of 5000 was related
to police yesterday by Alfred Granger,
an architect Of Washington and Chi
cago, who lives at 1924 o street.
Granger told Chief Of Detectives
Frank s. w. Burke that after leaving O
conference at the Treasury Department
he was accosted by young man, who
asked for aims. The stranger described
himself as q commercial artist facing
eviction from his studio.
Granger explained that he was In
terested In helping worthy artists and
agreed to accompany the stranger when
the latter suggested he show his work in
q studio" near Fifteenth and H streets.
Granger, who Is 66, and the young
man entere building near the corner
and went up several floors ON an ele-
vator. When they emerged into the
e--r!dcr, Crar-er said. two men an-
Evening star., 1933-12-16
DEWEY,S INTIMATE PERSONAL
POSSESSIONS BID in BY FRIENDS

trimmed with fine lace and pearl sticks.
On behalf of Mrs. Evalyn Walsh
Mclean, whose husband, Edward Beale
Mclean, is nephew Of Admiral and
Mrs. Dewey, watch belonging to his
grandmother, Mrs. Washington Nc
Lean, was acquired through Miss Poe
It was Of gold and blue. enamel.
Various other articles which Admiral
Dewey priced highly were purchased
by friends. Mrs. Margaret Blue OF
this city purchased large oil painting
by Rufus Fai-child Zogbaum depicting
Admiral Dewey standing on the bridge
of the U. s. s. Olympia during the
Battle Of Manila Bay. This was sold
for $50. A colored print Of Admiral
Dewey and his officers brought only 80.
but q silver container for q whisky
bottle was sold for $14.
Great quantities of household linen
and silver was disposed Of after spirited
bidding, for these appeared to be the
articles most IN demand by the many
women who attended the auction sale
at c. q. Sloan = Co., Inc.
Evening star., 1933-12-16
REPRESENTATIVE PARKER
TN SERIOUS CONDITION
New York Legislator Suffered
Paralytic Stroke at Home Here
Several Days Ago.

Representative James s. Parker of
New York, who suffered a paralytic
stroke at his home here several days
ago. continued today to be in serious
condition.
Mr.. Parker, Republican from the
Twenty-ninth New York district, has
been q member of Congress for 20 years.
having begun his service on March 4.
1913. His home Is in Salem. N. Y. He
IS q former chairman Of the House
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Com
mittee. -
Mr.. Parker was described as Every
seriously Ill" but at his home. 2148
wyoming avenue, 1t was stated that
another day or two may be necessary
to determine Just how serious his condi-
ton Is. He Is partially paralyzed on his
right side.