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The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-09

Still he is Lieutenant Le Sage, you know, and my husband"
 But I am Lieutenant Napoleon Riccoli and your lover" You are?"
 T am. declare it here and now. And I am going to be some thing even more than that"
 Really? More than. y
 "Yes. More than the good Le Sage ever even dreams of being. I am going to be a great soldier, a General, a Field-Marshal, a Conqueror. :"
 Madame Le Sage opened, wide eyes of adiniring wonder-of won der at any rate.
 Yes, and more than a great soldier. .. A great leader of men A great ruler. A great ruler. =. A Dictator. A Die tator. Is not this the day of such men? Look at Russia. Look at Turkey. Look at Spain =. Look at Italy. =. Look at Poland. :. Were not those Dicta- tors once Lieutenants, and less than Lieutenants? Was not Primo de Rivera once a Lieutenant? Was not Marshal Pilsudski once Lieu tenant? Was not Mussolini Cor posal? And what were Lenin and Trotski? Guttersnipes. .>. :"
 And you?" interrupted Madame Le Sage, at this, perhaps, unfor- tunate point.
 T? A Corsican", was the DOT tenious reply.
 Like the other Napoleon ob- served Madame
 Like the other Napoleon" |" agreed Niccoli.
 And, like him, a Lieutenant. \.
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DUST
 by-PercivaI Christopher Wren BEAU GEsTE"

the big unglazed window of the veranda and smiled pleasantly up- on the pretty scene.
 "Done?" he inquired conversa- tionally. Madame Le Sage did not scream, nor, rising dramatically to her feet, cast herself at those of her hus- band Moving to the end of the divan she folded up her handker- chief neatly.
 T am at your service, Lieuten- ant Le Sage said Riccoli, as he rose and bowed with great dig nity. You are" agreed Le. Sage .f'I "The choice of weapons shall be yours" said Riccoli.
 "only one weapon" replied his brother officer.
 "Eh?"
 "I'Il get my revolver" Murder? You will kill your wife and me?" "Oh no" Af
 Crossing to his bureau, Lieuten- ant Le Sage took l..s revolver and Ia packet of army cartridges from a drawer. Opening the paper pack let Le Sage took out a cartridge, broke open the breach of the re- volver, and spun the chamber around.
 Empty" he said, and exhibiting the cartridge between finger and thumb, thrust it into one of the SIX compartments of the cham Der.
 Again he spun the chamber round and round, and then shut the re- volver with a snap.
 "One cartridge" he observed, and with courteous bow, presented
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-09
A SPLENDID DOCUMENT.

That is what Gov. Parks biennial message to the Alaska Legislature is It is able utterance sound to the core replete with information about the details of the Territorial Government its finances, its income and outgo it's prospects TOT revenue schools, home for the aged pioneers, pen sions roads everything that fits into the mosaic ol our governmental existence. Anyone reading it with an open mind must be convinced that the Cover nors urgent request for drastic cuts in approprla- tions to balance the budget is not too strongly put.
 There is one alternative to reducing appropra- tions That is to raise taxes. Yet no one can doubt after studying Gov. Parks message, that the industries today furnishing the major portion or our revenues are taxed to the limit Further leVles might be disastrous in that they could easily oring about more complete shutdown than is already threatened by untoward economic and flnanclai conditions This is no time to talk about boosting taxes Neither individuals nor companies can stand that. The thing that must be done is to eliminate every appropriation for non-essentials and to cut down those for essentials far as can possibly be done without impairng their efficiency
 That is Gov. Parks conclusion And such con- cusion is unacceptable the face of the able presen tation he made in his statement to the Legislature.
 One source of possible new revenue was pointed out by the Governor He drew the Legislatures s attention to the fact that the Congress, just now oonVenngi dn special ssassionS will undoubtedly modify the Volstead Act to permit the sale of beer and maybe light wines. When that is done, the Territorys duty will be to regulate their sale in reasonable manner. Taxes ought to be imposed on both. Not heavy levies since they would serve but to encourage continued bootlegging but suffi- cient to require them to bear lther share of gov ernmental expenses. While the total revenue to be derived from that sourse will not compare with the receipts from the fisheries it vii be of distinct value in times like these.
 The Governor did not disclose any other new industry that could be taxed, and none is in sight The prospective funds available for the biennium are fairly well known. The Legislature ought to cut its appropriations pattern well within those limits.
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and sit here" begged Lieutenant Napoleon Riccoli, batting the cush- ions of the divan on which he sprawled.
 Madame L,e Sage stepped out on to the veranda ande looked forth into the night.
 Although the stars are so huge and near, and the moon so won derful, I feel that we're going to have a storm" she said.
 q did not come here tonight to discuss the weather" replied Ric- coli
 MOP" said Madame Le Sage, turning and eyeing her guest stead fly.
 How extraordinarily handsome he was, this Corsican, in spite of his high narrow forehead, too large and limpid eyes, and girlsh mouth. And how terribly charming, in spite of his amazing conceit and self satisfaction.
 Mo- repeated Riccoli, T did not. .. come here, and I'll tell you why came"
 Rising to his feet, Riccoli put his arms about her, and as she drew back her head whether in invitation or alarm, drew her to him and kissed her passionately on the lips.
 That's what I came for" he said unsteadily. Nov sit down by me, and I'll give you further reasons. ,
 Wiping her lips with a tiny lace handkerchief Madame Le Sage obeyed.
 Before producing any more-er reasons" she said, will you tell me why you think they should in- terest me?p
 "Well' drawled the ardent off cer, placing his right arm about the waist of his hostess, you are a clever woman as well as lovely one, and I am the Lieutenant Ma poleon Riccoli" t
 And therefore what else could I do but fall in love with you?' laughed Madame Le Sage.
 Precisely, my angel. What else should happen? I fancy I am worthy of you. .. And you-are worthy of me. :" Have you giver, yourself the trouble to consider what might be my husbands views on that?' ask ed Madame 1e Sage. \
 NO, they do not interest me"
 They might"
 "The views of Lieutenant Le Sagel" laughed Riccoli. !
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-09
LEGISLATURE ACTS WISELY.

In rushing through the Bank Stabilization Act, introduced by Senator L. c. Hess last Monday the Senate and House acted with much wisdom as haste And their action was directly in accord with the national policy the banking situation as a whole that was proclaimed last Sunday night by President Roosevelt and which he has reaffrmed since on several occasions.
 The need for such legislation was obvious and pressing The Territorial Banking Board, and no other local authority, was clothed with authority to take such action as that which the Hess measure contemplates. Banks perfectly solvent under ordi- nary, extraordinary conditions, either had to pay depositors or go broke under stresses not legislation. And that meant the loss of millions of dollars and disaster to thousands of depositors which be prevented if the Banking Board and banks use common prudence in emergencies
 The Alaska banks are, as has been pointed out by such eminent authorities MT B. M. Behrends and MT. Samuel E. Pope, heads of the two local banks absolutely sound Whatever stress that is placed upon them the result of the suspension of normal banking operations the institutions of Seattle, Portland, San Francisco and other cities. Our local system is closely. allied with that of the Pacific Coast and any dislocaton of the latter has corresponding effect with the former
 Under the Hess Act, which is the product of many members of the Legislature the Banking Board can take steps to neutralize any serious adverse effects from holidays and restricted with drawals in the States This is not only protection to the banks but equally to their depositors. The Legislature deserves the thanks for the Territory for it's swift and effective handling of situation that was as dangerous it was delicate.
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Poor, obscure, ambitious, but brain. :. A brain. ."
 And a heart" he added, turn ing to more immediate matters and Madame Le Sage. T lay it at your feet, and the day will come when I will lay a kingdom there"
 And meanwhile?" smiled Marie Le Sage.
 More reasons" replied Riccoli, and, drawing her closely to him, he again kissed her smiling lips. And again
 Indeed, clasping Madame Le Sage with all the ardor of his recently declared love, Lieutenant Riccoli pressed his lips so firmly upon hers that the impassioned kisses became one long kiss, the while Madame, both hands presse d against his breast, thrust with all her strength, in her endeavor to free herself from his embrace.
 Why are you so cold? Why do you pretend that you wish to escape? Why do you struggle?" he asked with tender approach, as he drew breath.
 Because my husband is standing staring at us," replied Madame reasonably.
 And indeed Lieutenant Le Sage, tall thick-set, powerful hands on hips and arms akimbo, stood at
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the revolver, handle first, to Ric- coli.
 "Suicide!" cried the gentleman. and placed his hands behind his back. "No. A thousand times, no. will not commit suiside for so little. for so little reason. :"
 Madame coughed.
 Lieutenant Le Sage placed the muzzle of the revolver against his own temple.
 "Ah!" gasped Riccoli.
 Madame covered her face.
 L,e Sage pulled the trigger.
 A sharp click fell upon the si- lence of the room.
 Your turn" said Le Sage, and again offered the pistol to Riccoli.
 White-faced, the Corsican glared at his friend.
 Take it man." said the latter, with quiet patience.
 T will not commit suicide" cried the Corsican at length.
 "A chance or a certainty?" re- piled Le Sage. Take your chance, or will give you a certainty
 Riccoli drew a deep breath through his nostrils that quivered slightly, and extended his hand.
 T am protected" he whispered, as he took the pistol. T am Man of Destiny"
 Pull the trigger then, Man of
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More For Your Money
 AT COLEMAN'S

Destiny" said Le Sage quietly. With dramatic gesture, a flour ish of the left hand, and eyes turned feavenword, Riccoli placed the muzzle of the pistol to his tenn pie, closed his fine eyes, whis- pered:
 Nothing can hurt mel Then he clenched his teeth and, with visible effort shudder, and a grimmace, pulled the trigger. Again a sharp click broke the breathlesse silence. Ricolli relaxed, sighed deeply, and, lowering the pistol, reversed it, and handed it to Le Sage.
 "One each. -" breathed Riccoli. "A fair duel Honor is satis- fled"
 And he smiled almost affection ately at his friend and brother in-arms.
 Don't you believe it, my son" replied that gentleman and prompt ly pointed the pistol at his own forehead.
 Copyright, 932, F. A. Stokes Co. Honor demands tomorrow, further satisfaction from Lieu tenant Riccoli. ~
 
 Read the ads as carefully as you read the news articles. Cloccifiod ode v,ov
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-09

Economies of the United States Department o1 Agriculture has said repeatedly:
 Food is perfectly safe if left standing in
 can under proper conditions of storage
 after the can is opened. In fact the can
 is often the most convenient container in
 which to keep the food Food spells no
 faster and no slower in the open can than
 in any other container You can leave food
 in the just as safely you leave it
 in a dish But of course you have to use
 the to keep it cool and covered.
 The Bureau explains that some acid foods like fruit and tomatoes when stored in open can do tend to dissolve iron This may give the food slightly metallic taste that is not harmful If tht label the advises removing the contents a. soon the is opened, it is because the canner think that an open can, partly filled with food is not attractive in appearance
 Another wrong notion about canned foods is tht idea that the liquid in of vegetables, like peas or beans, should be drained off and not used Formerly this liquor sometimes too salty, but not at present. That juice contains valuable nutrients, and discarding is a distinct waste
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-09
FOOD CAN BE SAFELY LEFT IN TIN
 CANS AFTER OPENING.

Is it safe to leave canned foods standing in a can after it has been opened? Many people have an idea that there is mysterious and danger ous change that takes place when the contents Of the can are exposed to the air, although they do not worry about the food as long the can stands unopened on the pantry shelf. In answer to the many inquiries on this point, the Bureau of Home
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CHAPTER 1.
PROLOGUE

HE news spread like W il d fire throughout tn he Cantonments that big Lie u t e nant Le Sage, return- ing from furlough had brought his notably beautiful, extremely fascin- ating and provo
 catively charming
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American-Canadian Memorial.
Cincinnati Enquirer.)

Colombia and Peru, after peace of one hundred years have gone to a comparatively trivial matter. It is not much of war but it is one that is characteristic of the hectic emotionalism of our Southern Latin neghor nations--in propor- ton something like quarrel and contest between two of smaller States
 By contrast, America and Canada who have been at peace for more than century with unde- tended borders, just arranging to establish a memorial to that peace and to American and Canadian soldiers of the World War.
 The plan is to form international forest of 10,000,000 acreS-a majestic and enduring memorial which all posterity can honor, revere and enjoy.
 Public interest in such memorial is to be aroused here and in Canada. Conservationists in both countries approve the scheme. The memorial is to be established along the international border including acreage on either side.
 Behind this intriguing proposal are members of the Izaak Walton League, departments of the Amer ican Legion, Canadian veterans organizations and public spirited citizens of both countries virgin forest and conservation area established and con- served by two great neighbor nations, suggests to the world especially to our mercuria and hot blooded neighbors of South and Central America, that adjoining soveregnties can function indefinite ly in peace side by side, in the development of a common destiny.
 If only the dreams of Bolivar and other great leaders of the Southern destiny long ago had been fulfed-as in time they will be fufilled-what a power in the world United States of all the South ern Americas could and would bel In such circum- stance, what a super power this Western World could and would be!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-09

We hardly believe that jig-saw puzzle solvers go insane It's the rest of the family that go grazy. -(Chicago Trbune)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-09

The open season for repeal is on, with the wets gunning for 36 States and the drys aiming to ne a bakers dozen.-(Washington Post)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-09

After Repeal, What?-Headline
 Whatll you have?-Q Louisville Courier Journal )
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-09

Fishing seems to be established as the proper medicine both before and after taking the Presi- dency.--(Ne York Sun)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-09

But listen! Whats going to happen when normal times come round again and somebody tries to mortgage a farm?-(Macon Teegraph)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-09

zangaras microscopic soul and bellyache ought to get in lot of hating in 80 years.-(Phila- delphia Inquirer)
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Classified ads pay.
The Washington times., 1933-01-31
WhitehiII Here;
Prepared to
Sign erms
By GARRETT WATERS

Earl Whitehiu, the small but
dominating southpaw pitcher, is
in town. And that means only
one thing to baseball observers.
He is here to talk over contract
terms with Prexy Clark Griffith
of the Washington Baseball Club.
Earl arrived early this morning
and Checked in" Immediately at
the Wardman Park Hotel.
A conference between he and
Griff was expected early this af-
ternoon. No doubt the result will
be a signed contract, agreeable
to both parties, and plenty of
smiles.
The personable left-hander, who
is expected to be a great help to
the Griffmen in this years pen
nant race, had time to say a few
words in between breakfast bites
this morning at Wardman Park.
eff 1 had to leave Detroit"
he said, "I'm mighty glad that
it's the Washington Club I'm
going to play for this season.
Griff is . swell guy and so is
Joe CrOnin and I can't see any
reason why I won't have an
excellent season on the mound.
And say, this Washington club
really looks as il it might go
places this year."
The fact that Whitehill is in
town tells a little story of its own
in that no trouble is expected be-
tween he and Griff over contract
terms. It should be nothing more
than an earnest talk, a "pen and
ink" on the dotted line and Mr..
Earl Whitehill as Player Number
Is Of the contract signerS.
Whitehill, to delve into a little
history for the nth time, came to
the Griffmen this winter in that
trade which Prexy Clark Griffith
pulled off with the Detroit Tigers
last December. Fred Marberry
was sent to the Harris club in
exchange for Whitehill.
The Washington times., 1933-01-31
Seldom Right

They have been veritably pray
ing that each successive match
would bring about the great
awakening. Only at times has
he reached moments Of rare
form. However, these were
never consistent and so, after
more than five years as a pro
fessional, the former Washing
ton plumbers helper is still
plodding along, hoping his as
cent Of the ladder Of fame is
imminent.
And with all Of Gallagher's
ups and downs, ever threatening
to arrive but never quite max
ing the grade, he maintained
one trait which is character
iStic of the Gaelic stock from
which he springs, the same being
his unquestioned fearlesSness.
What Marty Gallagher has
lacked in aggressiveness in the
bouts in which we have OBJ
served him, he has made up
with what the boys commonly
call stomach. There is an
ugly word for it, but suffice it
to say Marty possesses courage
to an unlimited degree.
He was never known to pick
his spots, and from frankie
Mann, who brought Marty out
and often hasn't had much rea-
son to boast about it, right
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Lacks Coordination

So it isn't overstating the
facts to say this Gallagher boy
is a ring enigma. Appearing
physically to have what it takes
to be a great heavyweight and
adding this quality of fearless
ness to that, Gallagher, it
seems, has only to extend him.
self extensively to reach the
spot in the sun so many of his
fellow townsmen have imagined
for him. Our own belief is that
he has, up to the present,
lacked coordination. His timing
has usually been bad. When
he corrects this we would say
he is a man to be looked out
for.
In Les Kennedy, Gallagher's
opponent tonight, Marty is by
no means meeting a set-up.
Kennedy has campaigned up
and down the country, North,
East, South and West, and is a
tough hombre in every sense Of
the word. With this fact in
mind, it isn't difficult to deduce
what Marty has in store for
tonight. He's picked no paluka
with which to pack his neigh
bors into Portner's.
Therefore it is reasonable to
assume that the old urge to go
places and do things might
finally have been aroused in the
Foggy Bottom Irishman. It
certainly can't be his intention
to be shown up before a strictly
home town audience by a rank
outsider.
The Washington times., 1933-01-31
MARTYRETURNS
OR|NG WARS

Returning to the boxing wars
after a long absence, Marty Gala
CHER, local heavyweight, will at
tempt to begin comeback when
he mixes with Les Kennedy. Mon
tant fisticuffer, in the eight-round
feature of the show in Portner's
Arena in Alexandria (Va0 tonight.
Often criticized for indifference
to training in the past, Marty has
practically been a slave to inten-
sive training the past few weeks.
His handlers declare he is in
prime for Kennedy and the Foggy
Bottom pride himself asserts he
never felt better and feels conf
dent he will finish in front to-
night.
Kennedy made his initial ap-
pearance at Portner's several
weeks ago, easily outpointing Bob
Goodwin, Southern lightheavy-
wei t, in an eight-rounder.
Kennedy comes here with huge
reputation, having done most of
his campaigning in the Midwest
and West. The Montana boxer is
also said to possess a dangerous
right hand which, if it connects to-
night, might bring trouble.
The semifinal of eight rounds
will see Herman Weiner, the Balti-
more heavyweight, squaring off
with Bob Tow, the Birmingham
flash. Weiner owns one of the
most deadliest left-handers in the
business, as even Mickey Walker
will attest. Weiner had Walker
on the floor for a count of nine in
a bout two years ago but Walker
arose and kayoed Weiner in the
fourth.
Topping the preliminary pro-
gram will be a six-round duel be-
tween Bucky Taylor, Baltimore
battler, and Willie Eschinger, local
lightweight. Cary Wright takes on
Sailor Leonard in a four-rounder
and the opening number at $50
o'clock pits Marino Marini against
Charlie Parker in another four
rounder.
The Washington times., 1933-01-31
3-CuShiOn Tourney
DrdlUS Near Close

CHICAGO. Jan. 31.-Tied for
first place in the three-cushion
billiard championship, Welker
Cochran, of San Francisco, and
Jay Bozeman, of Vallejo, Cal,
swing into action today. Cochran
cues Augie Kieckhefer, whose
hopes of retaining his champion
ship were shattered last night
when he lost to Johnny Layton,
of sedalia, Mo-, 5o-to-33 in At
innings.
Layton second with five vic
tories and two defeats, meets
Bozeman, who has five victories
against one defeat. Frank SEQ
vile, of Buffalo, N. Y, and Allen
Hall, of Chicago, ended their
tournament play yesterday. Sco-
vile defeated Clarence jackson,
of Detroit, 50-to-46 in IS innings.
Hall lost to Tiff Denton, Of
Kansas City, 5Oto-40, in AZ
innings,
The Washington times., 1933-01-31
Kelly and Widmyer
To Match Strides

The paths of AL Kelly, George
town sprinter, and Earl Widmyer,
Maryland speed demon, will cross
for the first time Saturday night
when they will be among the
starters in the 60-meter invitation
race of the Millrose games in
New York. Widmyer was defeat
ed but once in 10 starts as a
sophomore last year. Kelly is
the former holder of the national
7O-yard championship.
Jimmy Mulligan. G. u, track
coach, has named Wilmer Brad
ley, Schlafley, Miller and Kelly
to race in the relay against
Northeastern University, Villa
nova and New Hampshire.
The Washington times., 1933-01-31
DEMPSEY FAV0RS CHICAGO FOR BATTLE OF M
SPORTS
.Bv KIRK MILLER
Gallagher Fights
Kennedy Tonight
MGrty's Courage
NeUer Picks Spots
Needs Coordination
To Become Great

Marty Gallagher back to the ring at Alex
andra tonight which statement taken by ITSELF might not
much the casual observer who isn't familiar with
Galagher's background.
Given by nature fine physique bestowed
upon any young taking up the ring profession
around Washington, Gallagher has done about little with
conceivable Still he has been Of the best draw
ing cards known hereabous and will doubt pack EN- in
again tonight We might almost refer to this fellows
physique being ring natural He's built for the game
There's something magnetic about that huge well rounded
frame and spotess body Height reach and weghtMarty
GALLAGHER has