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Evening star., 1934-10-28

as Norfolk and nearly all of them ia
miliar with every river, bay and creek
connected with Chesapeake Bay, grow
truly sentimental when they lean against
the maStS or oyster barrels, light their
pipes and discourse upon the superior
ority of the oysters of the Chesapeake
Bay waters over every other specimen
of the genus Ostrea on the face, or
rather beneath the waters, of the planet
called earth.
"Tve ct em ALL" remarked Capt. Bar
nacle, from North to South on this
coast, and none can touch our own
oysters for size, fatneSS and flavor. As
for the oysters from the Pacific Coast,
where everybody brags about everything.
I almost had to weep when saw some
of them once. Such puny, underfed,
hopeless looking creatures! How any
body can eat them, never could See"
oysters are coming up the Potomac
River from many down-river points,
from other rivers that enter the Bay.
1IOIl IklG Day 1IoCiI, anu CNCkl 1IOIIk Ikl0
ocean side of the Eastern Shore, every
day in the week. From Chincoteague
Bay, beside the ocean, come many Of
the finest oysters that are served over
the raw bars" according to Capt. Bar
nacle, although he and his colleagues
admit that some mighty fine ones come
also from the Patuxent, Rappahannock,
York and numerous other rivers, includ-
ing the fairest river of them ALL. the
Potomac, and from Mobjack and Lyn-
haven Bays. They come from oyster
beds, natural and planted" from almost
everywhere up and down Chesapeake
Bay and in It's tributary waters. 1t is at
Evening star., 1934-10-28

YSTERS in countless numbers
are again invading Washing
ton and promise to remain
with us through next May.
Theirs is a peaceful invasion
"a welcome one; but it is none the less
overwhelming for that. In Steaming
bowls and plates, or raw as they came
from their briny homes, they have ap-
peared in every hotel, restaurant, quick
lunch, raw bar market and corner gro
Gerry and made their influence felt every
where upon the community.
No finer specimens of the worldwide
family are to be found anywhere than
our own conquering OStrea Virginica, to
whom the conquered succumb with the
utmost satisfaction. Indeed, it is even
rumored, upon the best authority, that
the oysters are assisted by the schemes of
persons within the city, and that, if they
did not appear each Autumn to take the
city by storm, more than a few residents
of the Capital City would go to their
hibitats and persuade, nay compel, them
to march upon the city.
There is something about an oyster
that suggests not only gastronomic sat
isfaction, but peace and comfort of
mind as we'll as body, and to some de-
gree even sentiment.
ONE who wanderS beside Washington'S
municipal wharveS these Autumn
days. and sees, or mayhap converSeS with
the weatherworn bay and river captains
among the towering masts of their sloops
and SchoonerS, cannot help but be struck
with these things.
What can be more peaceful than the
life of their oyster boats? They usually
make but one trip a week to Washington,
Evening star., 1934-10-28

Conquering Horde Descends Upon City BY
Potomac Ri0er Route and the Municipal
Wharf, 7hrozving Back Ill Gast,onomic
Opposition and Preparing for Siege
Which NH Last Until Next May.
-And 1t Is a Welcome nvaSion.
BY DONALD CRAIG
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-19
SAVE THE DATE

May 3rd, South American Tea. Methodist Parsonage. -adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-19
THE IMPETUS GROWS.

Every week industrial, business and employment reviews show that the econmic conditions Of the country are making steady headway The latest of the surveys covered the nations newspapers These show larger circulation and steadily increased adVer- tsing beginning several months ago. These gains are continuous No more significant indication of the progress being made has yet been revealed
 Of course, the basis for this is increased employ ment larger payrols and returning confidence. Some of the countrys leading ndustriaists contend that employment figures going to show startling gains in the next month two. Reports on employment usually late because of the difficulty in getting the statistics. The Department of Commerce gave some indication of the trend in it's report for February Payrolls showed the largest advance for any one month in Is years, and factory employment jumped six per cent. The average weekly wage at s1e81 came within Al cents of February, 1929 In some industrial centers there has been reported a shortage in some classes of skilled labor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-19
Editor Smith Resigns.
(New York Times.)

The letters exchanged between ex-Governor Smith and the proprietor of The New Outlook do little to satisfy those who are naturally curious why the former suddenly broke off his editorship Few editors, it is unhappily true in position to give Mir Smith did the pressure of large private interests for resigning But his aband- onment of the editorial fraternity, like his joining it than year ago, is certain to lead to com- ment and even gossip. His friends give privately what is probably the true explanation The former Governor has always been a regular Democrat. He did not support his party's ticket in the city election last November, but he did not oppose it. bold writing in the magazine, involving it oc- casonally has done rather criticism of some of the acts of the Roosevelt Administration might warm in the party faith, possibly ready to break with Democratic leadership it exists. Conse- quently it is surmsed he resolved to disspate any suspicion that he intended to set himself up as a political free lance. His motive would be partly his own personal comfort, and perhaps also lingering thought that his party might again some day call upon him to stand for important office.
 Without accepting rumors of this kind for more than they worth, members of the profession who hailed MT. Smith as he adopted it will be inclined to lament his departure. In the brief period of his editorial service he made distinct place for him self. The writings to which he put his name were characteristic of the They clear, vigorous and sincere. It is to be hoped that this form of his public activity may remain with him as pleasant souvenir. Certainly it can never be said that he is another illustration of the definition of journalism once given by J. M. Barrie He observed that it is form of literature which confers dis tinction a after he has given it up
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-19
HELP THE ARMY" HELP US.

In every time of stress. local or national when men and women need helping hand to stay the tides of adversity whether it be physical succor or spiritual consolation and guidance, one great organization has always played it's part without any reservation That organization the Salvation Army Behind the battle lines of France and Belgium it proved it's caliber as countless thousands of Amer ican veterans of the World War tire of test- flying. Yet as worthy as was its great work there, it was not more so than its daily undertakings, in the sums of great cities as well as the frontier towns of the great north and northwest. By it all ana all received with equal welcome and hearty goodfellowshp. It makes no distinction between races, colors or creeds.
 It is not supported by trust funds founda- tions, 1t depends upon the average man and woman for it's finances which truly community chest" to be used for the relief of all the needy, the dis tressed and afflicted. It gives of them with the liberaty that Is in spreading the doctrine of salvation It recognizes the necessity for satisfy ing the hunger of the body well the hunger of the soul And it ministers earnestly to both.
 Yesterday the local Salvation Army officers, aided by Staff Capt Acton, launched the organza- tions annual drive for funds to carry on it's work here for the coming years It seeks the entirely modest sum of $1000 The goal is well within reason. It is unusually small compared to the services it will render That is because it does not measure it's service by the dollar, or any other monetary unit. The record of its work in this com munity since it established and especially dur ing the past three years is written so indebly into the pattern of it's daily life that it would be super fluous to recall it here It has been one of the most effective agencies in combating want and maintaining the morale of all of us in that trying period It could not have done well or so much if it had not received the community's financial support. It is entitled to it again and surely will not fail to receive the modicum of cash it has set up in its budget
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-19

will still be sent out from time to time
 when there is occasion for detailed
 explanation than the wire service give.
 The Associated Press has given and is giving the best service in history on Alaska news, especially that part of it which is based events transpirng in Washington. It hasn't missed single bet that we can recall. Its service has been full enough to give all essential details and is living up in all respects to that organizations unsurpassed reputation accuracy So close has been its cover age since Congress convened that from each of the Delegates weekly letters received since then, many items contained therein were eliminated by The Empire to avoid repetition. In few instances and then only in regard to matters of lesser import ance was it even necessary to explanatory details submitted in the mail correspondence.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-19
A TRIBUTE TO THE ASSOCIATED
 PRESS.

One of the finest tributes to be paid to the As- sociated Press, which furnishes all of the daily papers in Alaska with their telegraph service comes from the office of Delegate Dmond in Washington. Ever since the Delegate assumed office each week his Secretary Bob Bartlett, has written a weekly letter for all of the Alaska papers Tn this manner Alaskans have been kept informed all that the Delegate has done and is attempting to do.
 To the latest of these letters introductory note was attached saying:
 So thorough is the coverage given
 Alaska news originating in the capital by
 the Associated Press that this news letter
 is no longer to be issued weekly. However, it
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-19

JUDITH laid the letter aside for o moment. So that was how that picture was taken. and Norman hadn't known. No longer with Lam- pere. he'd left the firm his grand father had founded .. that meant either a tremendous concession or tremendous disillusionment and that was why he hadn't been able 10 keep Hillendale.
 Poor Norman She0could see the small-boy look of bewildered pain on his face. He was too fine to un- derstand the motives behind the others. "So straig his head touches his heels al times," Clia had said.
 With maternal fear, she won dered what this cataclysm would do so him, embitter him or send his stubborn chin iutting forward for fresn battle? If only she could be with him :. at least she could write with yelled encouragement.
 There were other pages of gossip a..d other letters, but the sight of Cunard coming up hill waving tele- grams erased them from her mind.
 We've won this far" he greeted. "They're sending an injunction in from the State commission, with rangers to follow. I'll leave in the morning for Austin, and arrange to meet Scathborne informally, then if necessary, we'll have hearing"
 Cunard left Big Tom TowE the following morning. Not that we've won yet. Judy" he admonished. These fellows are too slippery to be trusted. Keep your eyes and ears open and whenever Slim comes down have him take you for an air cruise over Scathborne's holdings. I'll have a list of his holdings sent up from Del Mar"
 A few days later she received word that Scathborne had agreed to abandon his dam. He agreed too readily" wrote Cunard. q think he has something else up his sleeve. Watch for it."
 Slowly the days passed. Judith watched the mails eagerly and arter lapse of time was surprised to find her last letter to Norman returned unopened. A post office stamp in- formed her that the "Addressee has moved. left no forwarding address"
 The same mail brought word from Lige which stilled the fear in Jud- ith's heart. Mass Norman had dress in his hawki cloves an gone huntin.'."
 Mrs. Dale, she say she don't know where he gone. but she ain't worrying none so guess she know. She's lookin' after Hill and Dell, which is been leese to Mig and Mis- ter De Mao. from Boston. They is French and Boston which is same as United States and they sure is nice. Rose she like them fine. They think this house sure is pretty and didn't make no change what-all."
 Judith gave a deep sigh of relief. fCopyrioht. I9sI. by Jeanne BowmanJ
 Judith. tomorrow, is given a new
 reason to worry.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-19
Judith Lane
bu JEANNE BOWMAN

SYNOPSIS: Judith Ddle's f0ht to build the Rio Didblo dam toith the million dollars Bio Tom Rcvins left i,l his tUili Tor the pur- pose has been complicated bD the discoUery that Morton Ldmpere. attorney for the BeUiaS heirs in q suit 10 break the toiH. has begun mysterious dctiUiticS hi0her up the .ircr TdcT 3ho Octs letter from her hpsbadd, q0ho sides toith the l,'U's d1Ginst her. sdyilo that he i6teHds = eire rD their home.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-19

Weather during the previous "A hours was cloudy with rain. The maximum temperature was AZ de- grees and the minimum was 32. Precipitation was IT inches.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-19

Judith. tomorrow, is given a new reason to worry.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-19

Col Theodore Roosevelt (Teddy, the Lttle), in stalled President of the National Republican Club achieves first page position not because he attacked President Roosevets policies and administration but because he is the Presidents cousin.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-19

The largest opening-day crowds in three years signalized the opening day of major league base ball. Just another sign that "On Our Way"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-19

First votes were cast for the Queen of the May and announced during the day. Miss Klonda Olds lead the candidates with 46 votes. Miss Alma Sowerby was next with 13, Miss Sylvia Koskey 12, Miss Nina Jorgenson II.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-19

When 1 asked where I could reach him, -he said he had asked that his address be kept secret. Nor did she know when he could return nor when that address would be available.
 '(Wait till l take story over the phone just a mort, okay. ready to go again)
 T asked to talk to Lampere. He was as smooth as silk, or as usual, and said Norman had left town to rest. 1 asked why his resting made it necessary for his name to be re- moved and he said Norman had thought it advisable as he was liable to remain away for several years, might never return, that due to his late embarrassment (mean- ing you and the Bevins money) he might remain away permanently, even taking bar examinations in some other state.
 ''i said, bologna, and he said, what, and l repeated, how inter- esting, may l use this in news story At that he nearly jumped through the telephone at me.
 However. Judygirl, in case you don't all ready know it, your hus- band is no longer associated with Morton Lampere.
 ''Mathile had ceased grieving in Galveston, since Norman won his case and returned here. She evil dently found she could grieve here as effectively as there and appears now and then in public places. dressed in devastating mourning Chow that girl can make clothes speak for her l almost smiled at her the other day on Texas and Main, just because of the hat she wore)
 And that reminds me. She framed Norman into picture Lampere's sheet used In their roto- gravure. Seems Mrs. Dale and some other woman won that fool bridge tournament. Frost of the Union went down to take their pie ture. Norman was with his mother and went out on the terrace with her, then sat down in a chair to study some papers he happened to be working on.
 "Mathile, Mrs. Dale's shadow, was not far away. She gracefully effaced herself from Mrs. Dale's side so she wouldn't interfere with the picture, and sat down close to Norman. Frost. having received his orders, took them in this coZy two- some. then turned his attention to the other women.
 Norman was so absorbed in his work he didn't know what had happened until he saw the paper. Was he mad If Lampere hadn't held him down he'd have wrecked the Union. Frost and a few others.
 'J wonder if your innocent Scotchman isn't getting onto the fact that Lampere is using this stuff to psychologists the public and get future jurors into be- lieving that Norman is the man be- hind the Bevins women's fight for your money"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-19

Scientists are offering their aid in crime detec- tion. Since crime is now reduced to science why shouldn't they? It wouldn't be exactly setting a thief to catch thief but just one scientist to catching another.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-19
2n YEARS AGO
APRIL IS, 1914.
Prom The Empire

APRIL IS, 1914.
 At the meeting of the Juneau City Council the previous evening the following were selected to fill municipal positions, E. w. Petit, City Clerk and Magistrate; J. H. Wheeler, Superintendent of Streets; James A. McKanna, City Assessor; O. w. Winstedt, Building Inspector Denny Molloy and five other ball players for the JuneauGas- tineau team were to take passage on the next sailing of the Alameda from Seattle, according to infor- i nation received by team manager Perry E. Jackson MT. Jackson refused to give any information, other than he had commissioned MT. Malloy to do some scouting and get the men.
 The Rev. John B. Stevens, pas tor of the Presbyterian church, was to leave for the south and east on the steamer Humboldt. He was to attend the General Assem- ply of his church in Chicago as Alaska representative.
 Weather during the previous "A hours was cloudy with rain. The maximum temperature was AZ de- grees and the minimum was 32. Precipitation was .77 inches.
 The Juneau High School was to have good baseball team, accord ing to indications. The boys had been practicing on rainy afternoons and were showing up well. MT Bell coach, declared. Charlie Sa- bin had been elected captain and Billy Taschek, manager of the team.
 Miss Crystal Snow, of Menden- hall had been visiting the Island cities of Douglas and Treadwell during the week. She was to leave the following day to take up her duties as teacher.
 First votes were cast for the Queen of the May and announced during the day Miss Klonda Olds 1anI x,,;4l
The Washington times., 1934-12-27
Finishes Gam e
With Neck
Broken

Sixteen-year-old Edmond Bys-
field, Columbia (MoD High
School quarterback, wouldn't let
a little thing like a broken
neck stand in his way.
Taken out of the game with
Fulton (MoD High because of
an injury, Bysfield went back
into the battle on his assurance
to Len Smith, coach, that 1T
doesn't amount to anything.
Hospital examination two days
later revealed his neck was
broken. Physicians believe Bys-
field will recover without per-
manent injury, but his football
playing days probably are over.
Incidentally. BySfield ran so
yards for a touchdown which
won the game for Columbia.
The Washington times., 1934-12-27
RECORD MARK
IS TEMPLES

Two interesting 400 sets were
on the bowling record books to-
day, one in particular being
decidedly outstanding.
Bob Temple and Roy Parks
are these two 400" persons to-
day. Bob's mark was 462 in a
Prince Georges County League
match, while Roy's was AIS in
the Bethesda League.
Temples score is the "deCid-
edly outstanding one" because it
establishes a new all-time bowl
ing record for the Prince Georges
County League. 1t betters the
asa mark hung up by George
EiSeman about two weeks ago.
Temple maintains a 124 average
in the league. His games last
night we're 1853, 1870 and 1863.
Parks. rolling for Mutual Life
Insurance, had games of 1913, 1856
and ISL for his AIS set. His
efforts aided Mutual Life in
taking the odd game from We
Cab No. 2 team.
The Washington times., 1934-12-27
NEW MARKS TOP
n. |. RECORDS

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-Two
new National League records were
established by Len Koenecke, of
Brooklyn, and Curt Davis, of
Philadelphia, in the official field.
ing records for the league an
nounced today. Koenecke, Ia
beled a $4,000 "bust" with the
Giants some years ago, broke all
league outfielding records by
making only two errors in 318
chances for an average of 1894.
The record, 1893, was previously
held by Pat Duncan, of Cincin'
natl. and Wally Berger, Boston
outfielder.
Davis contribution was to fig
ure in IL double plays during the
season, as pivot man from the
pitchers box. Burleigh Grimes
held the former record OF IL,
made in 1892.
The other fielding leaders, by
positions, we're: Catcher. Gabby
Hartnett; first base, Bill Terry
New York; second base, Hugh
Critz, New York: shortstop, Bill
Urbanski, Boston; third base,
"Pinkey" Whitney. Boston; left
field, Cliff Lee. Boston; right
field, P. Waner. Pittsburgh.
Waner and Terry ran one-two
in yesterdays official batting
averages.
The Washington times., 1934-12-27
ROSS IS AF TER
STRONG FOE

HOT SPRINGS, Ark, Dec. a.
Lack of an outstanding challenger
is the only reason Barney Ross
has not defended his lightweight
championship, it was explained to-
day by Art Winch, manager for
Ross.
The answer of Winch to the
edict of the New York State Ath'
letic Commission that Ross fight
Lou Ambers or some other Chal-
lenger was the Interrogation:
"WhO is this Louis Ambers?"
In any event Ambers will have
to wait, Winch said, for he has
accepted terms with Miami pro
moters for bout there with
Frankie Klick Jan. Is for the
junior welterweight champion
ship.
The Washington times., 1934-12-27
Wrestling Results

At New York-Maurice La Chap
pelle, France, threw Cleve Welsh.
Austria. Dave Levin, New York,
tossed Eddie Pope, Ireland. Carl
van Zuppe, Germany. downed
Mike Yamka, Chicago. Jackie
Brown, Toledo, Ohio, defeated Sol
Friedman, New York. Jack Bloom
field, Stamford, Conn, drew with
Joe Rinaldi. Italy. Leo Wallick,
Germany, won over Curley Don
chin, New York. Louis Gyurscak,
Poland, defeated John Gudiski,
Poland. Hans Schnabel, Germany,
threw Axel Madsen, Sweden. Vic
tor Weberm, Chicago. downed
Andy Meixner, Dallas, Tex.
At Buffalo, N. Y.-Dick Shikat,
Philadelphia German, was dlsqual-
flied for striking referee in bout
with Ed Don George. Buffalo.
At Chicago-Al Williams, Fox
Lake, ILL.,, ISllG uedVyWClSAAC' "
three Stanley West, Cleveland
Ohio.
At Los Angeles-Jim Londos,
heavyweight champion of the
world, 2O6, defeated Man Noun
tain Dean. 317-pound Georgia hill
billy, in straight falls.
Chief Little Wolf. Arizona, de-
feated Howard Cantonwine, Iowa
one fall. Hans Steinke, German
heavyweight. defeated Al Tafrot
and Ted Christy, heavyweights'
but failed to throw Nick Lutte in
time limit of 80 minutes for three
bouts. Dick Daviscourt and Joe
Malcewitz, heavyweights, drew.
The Washington times., 1934-12-27
CALLS WORTERS
BEST GOAL|E !

NEW YORK, Dec. 27 GN.S).
The outstanding goalie in hockey
is Roy Worters of the New York
Americans, the ace wingman is
Harvey Jackson of the Toronto
Maple Leafs and the rising star
among the defense men is Art
Coulter of the Chicago Black
Hawks.
If you disagree with these finds,
you must pick your quarrel with
Les Patrick, coach of the New
York Rangers and the admitted
genius of the ice game. Patrick
says:
There are more good gOalies
today than ever before. They
Outclass the Oldtimers because
they have more chance to play,
the modern rules favor them
and they have better equipment.
This year there is a scarcity
of good defense men; why, it is
hard to say. The boys coming
up are just as big, fast and
strong as their immediate pre-
decessors, but they don't seem
to have the ability to absorb the
fine points of defense. In
palmer words, they are big but
dumb"
Patrick calls little Worters the
goalie without a weakness. Tiny
Thompson, HaineSworth and
other goal minderS rank high in
his estimation, but they lack that
little extra touch.