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Evening star., 1935-12-31
WEIGHTY PROBLEM
Reserves Called In to Take Wom-
an to Hospital.

NEW YORK, December 81 CP.-
Mrs. Nellie Irhine. SIS, has heart
trouble. Yesterday her husband de-
cided she needed hospital care. He
called an ambulance. but the driver
on arrival called four policemen. who
IN turn phoned for an emergency
squad of IL men.
They put Mrs. Irbine on stretcher
and carried her downstairs to the car.
She weighs about 400 pounds" the
officers decided. Irbine said he had
estimated $50.
Evening star., 1935-12-31
Gets 13.Year.Old Letter.

OKLAHOMA CITY tP.-John Stin-
son reports payment of cent postage
due on q letter mailed IS years ago
when postage was 2 cents instead Of 8.
Evening star., 1935-12-31
VICTIM OF ROBBERS
MURDERED BY ALCOHOL
Liquor store proprietor Forced tc
Drink Pint in Efforts to
Locate Money.

By the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, December 81
Murder by alcohol was the verdict q
coroner's jury returned yesterday after
investigating the death of Benjamin
r. webber, 81, liquor store proprietor.
Harry F. Young, who was in the
store when two robbers entered De-
cember %. testified they forced Web
Der to gulp pint of whisky while try
Ing to make him reveal Q hidden sup.
ply Of money.
The robbers escaped.
Evening star., 1935-12-31
SANFORD POLICE COURT
PROBATION OFFICER
Treasury Employe Formerly oc-
cupied Same Position in
Juvenile Court

Joseph N. Sanford, an employe in
the Treasury Department, today was
appointed a probation officer at Police
Court. He formerly held a similar
post at the Juvenile Court.
He is son of Joseph w. Sanford,
for years chief probation officer at
Juvenile Court. His grandfather, An
drew J Sanford, was financial clerk
at Police Court many years prior to
bis retirement, December 81, 1888.
Sanford will assume his new duties
Friday.
The Washington times., 1935-12-13

A lovely combination. Set
with your choice OF bIr,n-
stonesl
PAY SOC A WEEK
The Washington times., 1935-12-13

a Dinner Knives. s Dim
ner Forks. 6 Teaspoons.
6 Dessert or Oval Soup
Spoons. | Butter Knife
or Server. l SUGAR Spoon.
Mirror Stainless steel
Knives, Nodded Handles.
pAX snn A MEEK
Evening star., 1935-12-15

DO dsmay if Christmas coming round the
There's always been certain international group of
graceful souls who leap in the last minute and with
presents handsome distinctive perfectly chosen
put most folks earlier selections in the shade.
For about $50 they've rntere lar'le. House in
London. And they rally larIe. House in America
this preserving full of unturried
utterly selection the One
cultivate! For arIeH has provided good intentions
gifts that verify Christmas charm incarnate! The
quisie regal luxury associated with ceremony
Evening star., 1935-12-15

you'd couldn't have chosen better Why
larIe. whole remaining Christmas problem!
gIeng compact the impressive Bond
cabin bath you'll find they fill
penalty their and ophitication
$50. Simply choose from this page and visit
your complete your selections Better take
chances later than tomorrow From
10 in Christmas spirited retail store
NardIev Company. Ltd. 62O Fifth (Sockeeler
ok 33. Old Bond Street ondon and in
Paris Toronto. and sydney. Australia.
Evening star., 1935-05-03
PARISH, ACQUITTED,
TALKS COMEBACK
Mail Fraud Charge Fails
to Gain Conviction in
Federal Court.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. May 3.-Frank P. Par
Lh, "the boy wizard of finance" was
free today on the charge that he used
the mails to defraud IN promoting the
Missouri-Kansas Pipe Line Co., $685.
100000 enterprise which toppled into
financial ruin.
Il am vindicated, as I expected to
be-" Parish said when a Federal Court
jury returned a verdict last night ac-
quitting him and his co-defendant,
Samuel j. Maddin, former vice presi-
dent of the Parish concern, after less
than five hours of deliberation includ-
ing an hour and half for dinner.
I'm grateful, and will continue
my efforts in behalf of the Missouri
Kansas company" Parish added. He
smiled broadly when the verdict was
read.
Visions Quick Comeback.
Missouri Kansas will be back on
its feet and a going concern within 80
days" was the comment of Maddin,
who was in court with his son. SAM
uel A.. of Buffalo, N. Y, when the
Governments failure to win a convic-
ton became known. He added that
he would leave for his home in Ken
lucky today.
But three ballots were required by
the jurors in Federal Judge John P.
Barnes court to acquit the pair and
thereby add another defeat to the
&1 xx,fvH
fraud convictions in Chicago during
the past year. There was some delay
before the verdict was announced be-
cause Judge Barnes could not be i'm
mediately located During the brief
session that followed the judges re-
turn several woman spectators kissed
the acquitted pair.
Good Faith Stressed.
Judge Barnes had given the jurors
instructions similar to those received
in the case of Samuel insult ST., who
was recently acquitted of a charge of
mail fraud.
Good faith" the court said. was
a good defense and intent to defraud
would have to be proved before a ver-
dict of conviction could be returned.
Parish. pictured by his attorney as
an honest business man with courage
and vision contended his company
was wrecked by the Vaccinations of
other utility interests. including Henry
L. Doherty companies and the Stand
ard Oil of New Jersey. He was spied
upon by Mata Hari of utility COM
petitors. the defense also alleged
The Government. however. alleged
Parish was an ambitious schemer who
lured investors into financial ruin for
his own gain.
Evening star., 1935-05-03
OLD STREET NAMES
ARE STILL IN EFFECT
Arlington Residents Warned Not
to Use New Titles Pending
Notification.
BY a staff Correspondent of The Star.

BY staff Correspondent of The Star.
ARLINd dToN COURT HOUSE, Va,
May 3-In order to prevent confusion
In mail and store deliveries, warning
was issued today by the county man.
ayers Office against the use OF new
street names as shown by markers
until officially notified that they may
be used.
Where street names have been
changed. the old name is still the cor
rect name. officially, and when ad-
dresses are given the name of the old
street should be used
As the remainder Of the LOO new
street markers are erected a field crew
is checking street numbers with the
view of changing them to conform
with plan adopted by the County
Board. Present house numbers have
no bearing on each other, it was
pointed out. and strangers have had
great difficulty sometimes in locating
O house.
Evening star., 1935-05-03
MN|GATHER|NG
AT N. j. REUNION
Elaborate Program Ar
ranged as Hundreds Meet
Again at College Park.
Rya stafr correspondent of The Star.

by oIdH Correspondent VI 1Hc otaEs
COLLEGE PARK. Md. May s.
Hundreds of University of Maryland
alumni registered here this morning
for the forty-third annual reunion Of
their association. 4
The most elaborate program ever
arranged in honor of the university's
graduates began this morning with
the annual competitive drill of the
R. o. T. c. unit.
At the conclusion of the drill this
morning a new flag pole was dedi-
Gated.
Maj. Patch Honored.
Maj. J. D. Patch. who will head the
university's r. o. T. c. next year. and
the Board of Regents were guests Of
honor at a luncheon in the dining
hall.
Under auspices of the Maryland
Federation of Women's Clubs q
formal garden in front of Margaret
Brent Hail. women's dormitory, was
to be dedicated at 2:30 pm.
Later in the afternoon the annual
May day fete, sponsored by the
WomenS S PnySlcal EQucatlon Depart
ment, will be held on the drill field.
Tonight there will be alumni ban
quets by several fraternities and
sororities, followed by Spring fornals
by other fraternitieS.
Business Tomorrow.
Tomorrow the Alumni Association
will hold its business meeting in the
gymnasium at 10 am, followed by
class reunions. Outstanding among
the latter will be that of the class Of
1910.
While the alumni reunion is in
progress the university's Riding Club
will stage horse show on the
campus. The reunion will be con-
cluded with a supper and dance to-
morrow night.
Evening star., 1935-05-03
THREE GOVERNORS
PRAISE BAUGHMAN
Retiring Motor Vehicle Com.
missioner Given Testi-
moniaI Dinner.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, May Sc. Austin
Baughman can retire as commissioner
of motor vehicles Monday with the
praise Of two former Governors and
the present executive ringing in his
ears.
Former Cows Emerson c. Harring-
ton and Albert c. Ritchie told him
at a testimonial dinner last night
that he had served faithfully during
his 10 years in Office, and Gov. Nice
asserted it was only political expe-
diency" that caused his displacement.
Robert r. Carman Of Baltimore was
POSTMASTER. Among those present
were Maj. Gen. Milton A. Reckord,
Senator George L. Radcliffe, Walter
r. Rudy, who succeeds Baughman; !;
the deputy commissioners and State
police.
Vincent Jameson Of Hagerstown,
one Of the deputy commissioners. pre-
sented radio set to Baughman.
I've deprived the State Of q won-
Evening star., 1935-05-03
LIQUOR LICENSES
BRING IN $21,975
1877 Are Issued Thus Far in
Prince Georges-More
May Be Granted.
Iy q Stan Correspondent of The Star.

BY staff Correspondent Of The Star.
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. May s.
Licenses for the sale Of alcoholic bev-
erages authorized at the beginning OF
the liquor" year, May /, will net
Prince Georges County $2l,s75. 1t was
announced by the Board of License
Commissioners yesterday. Additional
licenses issued during the year may
run the figure to $4,000.
Altogether, 1877 licenses have been
authorized for 1895. OF the total, los
were for on-sale beer, 10 for off-sale
beer, 81 for on-sale beer and light
wine, for on-sale beer and light
wine, Il for on-sale beer, wine and
liquor and rs for off-sale beer. wine
and liquor.
Last year slightly more than 200
licenses were granted. Most Of those
issued to date are renewals.
The board yesterday arranged to
hold hearings on May l6 on nine new
Evening star., 1935-05-03

derful executive and appointed an
equally capable executive in Walter
r. Rudy" Gov. Nice said.
Former Gov. Harrington's tribute
to Baughman included the assertion
that "he has merited all the honor
paid him by those gathered here to-
night"
Former Gov. Ritchie asserted
Baughman had been "an outstanding
success in Maryland and in the eyes
Of the whole country"
Evening star., 1935-05-03
BING0 PARTY SLATED

Maryland Park Community Club
to Sponsor Game.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
SEAT PLEASANT, Md, May "a
bingo party will be given tomorrow
night in the Maryland Park High
School at $3.50 o'clock under auspices
Of the Maryland Park Community
Club. The proceeds will be used to
construct a foot bridge along New
Roadway near the high school.
Evening star., 1935-05-03
Sale of Gold Treasure Coins
Nets Baltimore Lads $4,000

find. but at the auction they were
strangely quiet.
Both appeared to be more inter-
ested in the crystal chandeliers Of
the hotel ball room where the sale
was held than in the collectors avid
ity for the coins.
Henry, however. forsook flight Of
fancy long enough to become prac-
tical, as befitted a man Of his finan-
cial station.
Some one asked If he were thrilled"
and in reply he placed pencil point
beside figure on the catalogue and
said, Look at that"
The figure was $l05, the highest
price of the sale. Samuel Glenn of
Bodyton. Va. paid it for $40 gold
piece, one of 2,250 minted at New
Orleans in 1856.
The collectors get the coins today,
and all the two treasure finders have
left is that unromantic $4,000.
Evening star., 1935-05-03

applications. They were listed by
Clerk James S. Heal as follows:
Bert Reinmann, Woods Corner, on
sale beer: Mullikin Farm Supply,
James H. Hamilton. jr.. general mana
ger. Mitchellville, on-Sale beer; Carrie
Galloway, Oxon Hill. on-sale beer and
light wine; George B. Alvey, Forest
vile. on-sale beer; Mary Agnes Hunt,
Capitol Heights, on-sale beer; Angela
Gioffre, Largo. on-sale beer; John A.
Forester. College Park, off-sale beer;
o. w. Phair, president. DR.. N. B.
Stewart. vice president. and Lester
Bate. for the use Of the Maryland
Drug Co., Inc, Laurel, fI-sale liquor;
Peter L. McGalliaria. Huntsville, off,
sale beer,
Evening star., 1935-05-03
HEADS NEW CLUB

Special Dispatch to The Star.
SEAT PLEASANT, Md, May s.
Wallace L. Rollins, jr., was elected
president Of the newly-organized Seat
Pleasant Republican Club last night
at meeting in Watkins Hall.
Other officers elected were Mrs. Ed
win Fisher, vice president; George
Hamilton, secretary, and Mrs. Grace
Close, treasurer.
Evening star., 1935-05-03
NICE WILL PAROLE MAN
so He CAN DIE AT HOME
Maryland Convict, Near Death
From tuberculosis, to Be
Sent to Mother.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ANNAPOLIS, May 3.-A feeble
prisoner hoped today for a chance to
die at home rather In the State peni-
tentiary.
II no objection Is offered to Gov.
Nice's formal advertisement today.
william C. Blake of Baltimore. serv-
ing Fl years for criminal assault, will
be paroled. He has served 6 years.
The Governor said yesterday he
would grant Blake a conditional pa
role In custody Of his mother, Mrs
Susan Finch Of Richmond, Va. on
the grounds he is tubercular and will
not survive many weeks"
At first sentenced to death. Blake,
former street car motorman. was
given q new trial and sentenced to 81
years.
Evening star., 1935-05-03
Road Grader Finds Ring.

GREENSBURG, Pa. (P.-The clank-
ing Of road grader is real music to
Mrs. William B. Graham. One of
them has just turned up the wedding
ring she lost IS years ago.
Although it had been part Of a
roadbed all the time. it was not
greatly damaged and the initials of
Mrs. Graham and her husband were
still legible.
Evening star., 1935-05-03
Nv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, May 3-The golden
hoard Henry Grob and Theodore Jones
disinterred from q musty cellar floor
was split a hundred ways today, but
the young lads had 5000 to show
for q few minutes play.
The 1858 old coins the boys un-
earthed last Summer while burying
records OF their CLUB" were valued
at $1l.425. but collectors paid twice
that much at auction yesterday.
Young Grob and Jones. whose Wild
est dreams Of riches heretofore had
been confined to an extra pair of
pants, had shouted, We're rich!"
when they learned the value of their
Evening star., 1935-05-03
CHURCH CONFERENCE
st. Marys M. E. Session Will Be
Held Sunday.

Special Dispatch to The Star
LEONARDTOWN, Md, May g.
The fourth annual conference of the
M. E. Church will be held in St
Marys County st. Paul's M. e. Church
here Sunday. The special preacher
will be the district superintendent,
Rev. B. w. Meeks of the Washington
Diocese.
The conference will start at II am.
Committees will be appointed follow
ing the service.
Evening star., 1935-05-03
CONFESSES TO FIRE
Police Claim She Admits Burning
Fairfax Home.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Fairfax Home.
Special Dispatch to The Star
HERNDON, Va. May "a 16-yesr-
old colored girl, Mary Carpenter. police
said. confessed last night that she had
set fire to her mothers home Satur-
day and is being held with her mother
on 81 900 bail for action of the Fairfax
County grand jury.
The girl declared her mother left
a note instructing her to fire the
house and turn in the alarm, accord
ing to police. Arson charges against
both will be presented to the grand
jury.
Evening star., 1935-05-03
HUSBAND SUES

z. n. MatSon Seeks Limited d.
vorce in Montgomery.
Special Dispatch to The Star
ROCKVILLE, Md, May 3.-Carl
H. Matson of Takoma Park has insti-
tuted proceedings in the Circuit Court
here for a limited divorce from Mrs.
Nellie s. Matson. who, the petition
states, is temporarily residing in Reno,
New. The plaintiff also asks the court
to award him the custody Of the
couples only child, Geraldine r. Mat
son, 8.
The couple were married June Is,
1925, and it is charged that the plain
tiff was deserted March l, 1885.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-09-14
JUNEAU DOCTOR
 AND WIFE LEAVE
 FOR NEW HOME
Dr. and Mrs. DeVighne to Make Future Home m @ Santa Barbara


 Leaving behind scores of friends who regret their departure from Juneau, pr. and Mrs. H. C. De- Vighne left ,op the Princess Louise this morning for the south, bound for Santa Barbara, Cal, where they win make their home in the future,
 Dr. and Mrs. DeVighne, who have lived in Juneau for the past twenty gsars. and during that time have been prominently identified with he civic and social life of the ,ity, plsl to return north for 2 visit next summer. Ae ,ss
 During the last. several weeks they ha 1e been guests at many af- rairs given in their honor. Last evening they were at the home ,f MT. and Mrs. Guy McNaughton where their many friends called turing the evening to bid them farewell e
 In Sat-, Barbara, where Dr. De-. Vighne will be attached to the staff of hospital, they will be joined by their daughter Miss Dana Devighne. who is training as a nurse at a hospital there,
 Of greas interest in Juneau will be the publication on September 20 by Doubleday and Doran of Polar Star, a .lovel of the north by pr. reVighne, with Stewart Edward White as oollaborator.
 pr. DeVighne's private practice and his position as physician for the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company have been taken over by Dr. William P. Blanton. Dr, and Mrs. Blanton have purchased the DeVighne home and beach cottage and are moving today from their apartment in the Assembly to. their new residence.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-09-14
HAROLD KNIGHT, MRS. INCUR
 MARRIED HERE
Popular s. 5. Agent, Nurse Wed at ll:l3 on Night
 of Friday, 18th

Harold Knight and Mrs. Audrey IMcCurdy were united in marriage last night aboard the motorship Northland by Capt. R, B. Lesher of he Salvation Army. Following the wedding ceremony dinner was served in the ships dining room.
 By a peculiar combination of circumstances, the marriage cere- mony was performed at 11:13 pm. on Friday the 18th and there were 13 people in the wedding party the bride and groom, Captain Lesh- CT and ten guests.
 The bride was charming in gray tailored ensemble and was attended 5y Miss Gladys Forrest, her brides maid. MT. Wallis s. George was the best man.
 The guests were: MT. and Mrs. Wallis s. George, Dr. and Mrs. w. w. Council, MT. and Mrs. Bob Lee, MT. and Mrs. J. B. Burford, Miss Gladys Forrest, Capt Leonard Will liams and Capt. R. B. Lesher.
 Harola Knight, Juneau agent fer the Northland Transportation Com pany, came here last spring. He was formerly Purser on the North land and is an old friend of Cap tain Leonard Williams who is mas fer of the N0rthland
 Mrs. Knight is nurse in the Government service - EZRA and came here fast November from Se- attle.
 MT. and Mrs. Knight will make their home in the Snow White Apartments.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-09-14
First Church of' Christ. (
 Scientist

Sunday services -.- 5e held ai II am. in the. First Church of Christ. Scientist. Juneau. on Fiith Rnd Main Streets. The subject win be, Substance 1000 ,arm.T7Sunday School.
 Wednesday. 8:o0 pm Tessl- nonial meeting. .s <.
 Christian Science Reading Room n church building. This room is opan to the. public, Wednesday afternoons from 2:30 to 4
 The public n cordlai.y invited te Attend nese services ana visit the reading room l1 assez
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-09-14
HOLDEN'S FAIRCHlLD. GOING TO FAIRBANKS

The PAA Fairchild, formerly flown by Pilot Alex Holden, who sailed for Seattle last Tuesday to report to the PA Offices in Seat tie, will be equipped with wheel landing gear and flown to Fair banks, it has been reported by PAA officials here.
 The Fairchild was taxied up the Mendenhall River today, to point near the PAA airport, to await ar rival of wheel landing gear from Fairbanks. A. B. Hayes, PAA Traf- fic Manager, stated that the wheels and tires, weighing three or four hundred pounds, will probably be aboard the Lockheed Electra arriv- ing tomorrow if there are not too many passengers from Fairbanks
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-09-14
Empire Receiues "Liue'' Alligator That Is Dead

The label on the outside of the package said Live Alligators II Rush! This Side Up"
 But it wasn't true. In the first place, there was just one alligator inside-and he GOT, she--thfre was no investigation made) was very, very dead.
 It was a well-meant gesture though, by w. E. Wicker. insurance adjuster in South Jacksonville, Fla. He sent the alligator to The Elm Ipire in return for copy of this newspapers annual Progress Edi- ton, published last Spring.
 Alligators, it was explained, often are sent through the mails-but all the way from Florida to Ju- neau, Alaska, is too long a trip. No burial announcement was made by The Empire today
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-09-14
MRS. HAYES LEAVES
 TO ATTEND MOTHER,
 SICK IN SEATTLE

Mrs. J. C. Hayes, who operates the Hayes Shop with her husband has been called to Seattle because of the serious illness of her mother there. Mrs. Hayes left this morn ing on the Princess Louise foi Vancouver, B. c.
 MT. Hayes said today that he would not know when his wife would return until she reached Seattle. He said that her mother apparently is in a most seriou. condition.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-09-14
GRAYLAND- RANDY
 WEDDING SUNDAY

Marriage VOWS for Miss Virginia Grayland and Frank William Ban dy will be read at Holy Trinity Cathedral at o'clock tomorrow night by Dean c. E. Rice.
 Miss Lucille McGuire will be naid-of-honor and Henry Nelson will attend MT. Randy.
 Invitations were mailed Septem- Der 8 announcing the ceremony. A reception will be held at the Ju- rseau Coffee Shoppe following the wedding.
 The young couple will be lat home in the Assembly Apartments after Friday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-09-14
MISS KIRKLAND ON WAY TO GRADUATE
 WORK, COLUMBIA

Miss Frances E. Harland, honored as one of 20 selected last week in the United States for a graduate residence scholarship at Columbia University of New York is travelling to Vancouver, B. C., on the Princess Louise from Juneau. Miss liar land is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. C. E. Harland
 She will enter the Department ol Spanish and will join the philo5- cphy faculty She is a graduate of Juneau High School andsof the University of Oregon at Eugene
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-09-14
Ncrthern Light Presbyterian
 Church

Franklin at Fourth REV. JOHN A. GLASSE, Minister Mrs. Trevor Davis, Organist Where Welcome and Worship
 Meet" 1000 a.m.-Sunday School. ' l0:50 to HOO a.m.-Organ Mo- ments.
 11:00 am. Morning worship. See our advertisement elsewhere in this paper.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-09-14
RED HGN BIKE"
 STOLEN LAST NIGHT

Anybody seen a suspicious char acter riding a practically new red Elgin, bicycle? n
 If so, information will be more than. gladly received by LeRoy Ves- tai who lives at the home of Ray C.. Day, Empire shop foreman. Le- Roy's bike was taken from his gatAga ilass night. He wants it back.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-09-14
NIGHT SCHOOL SCHEDULES ARE
 MADE PUBLIC
Tuesday, Thursday Nights Named as Time for
 Sessions

Definite schedules for Mig h t School classes were released today by A. B. Phillips, superintendent of schools.
 Here are the schedules:
 Advanced typing, room 24 in High School, John H Newman in structor, 7:30 to 8:45 o'clock every Tuesday and Thursday nights.
 Beginning shorthand. room 23 in High School, Miss Catherine Good win instructor, 7:30 to s:45 o'clock every Tuesday and Thursd a nights.
 Beginning typing, room A, Miss Goodwin instructor, 8:45 So 10 O. clock every Tuesday and Thursday nights.
 Advanced shorthand, room 23 Newman instructor. 845 to 10 o'clock every Tuesday and Thursday nights.
 A Spanish class also may be held it was announced. The number of students present Tuesday night will determine the fate of this class Nineteen students are enrolled in beginning shorthand, 2l in ad- vanced shorthand, Is in beginning typing and Is in advanced typing.
 It was pointed out that the lotal Night School enrolment is II stud ents and that this is the largest enrolment for night school work in Juneau when Citizenship classes were not offered. In one year pre- vious, 126 students were enrolled in Night School, but, at that time