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The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27
POSSES HUNT FOR CONVICT
 FOR KILLINGS
Southwestern Montana Country Combed for
 Four-Time Slayer

BUTTE, Mont, Dec. 27.-Posses continue today to search the rugged country of Southwestern Montana for Harry Knight, former convict, sought for four slayings.
 A blood drenched coat. owned by Floyd Woods has been found in an abandoned bloodstained automobile in the woods. This is an indication that Woods became Knights fourth victim.
 Knight shot and killed Policemen Tom O'Neill and James Mooney, and Frank Walsh when the officers were attempting to arrest him after the minor wounding of woman in an apartment house.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27
TOWNSEND PLAN CAUSING WORRY Y IN WASHINGTON
Republicans S, More than Democrats, Are Feeling
 Great Pressure
By HERBERT PLUMMER

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-Admin- istration leaders, anxious for a short and snappy'' session of Con- gress beginning on January 3, pri- vately eye with some apprehension reported plans Of proponents of the Townsend old-age pension plan for the immediate future.
 Edward F. Trefz, one of the Town send organizers, has served notice that Washington may expect thou sands of members of the Townsend National Legion, an inner organiza- ton of the movement, to converge on Congress.
 Marches" are nothing new to the national capital Since 1894 when "Coxeys Army" set the style, so- called pressure groups have employ cd this method to impress congress with their demands.
 Ku Klux Klansmen have marched down Pennsylvania avenue in their day. Khaki-clad sol q c rs tirelessly picketed the offices Of Senators and Representatives in their ill-fated bonus march. More recently hun dreds of farmers invaded the capital to pledge anew their faith in the present administration and particu- larly in the AAA.
 Strength Growing
 The Townsendites, however, pre- sent different sort of problem Flushed with their recent victory in the Michigan third district Con- gressional primaries where their can didate won the Republican nomina- ton for seat in the House over four opponents, Townsend leaders are boasting openly of their strength in the coming Congress.
 They claim between 40 and 30 Congressmen now are in sympathy with their cause and predict a Town send bloc of around 100 will vote for CARP, Ltd. tOld Age Revolving Pensions) on showdown.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27
Parliament Of Japan in
 Session NOlC
Enormous Budget, Princip- ally for Army, Navy
 to Be Voted

TOKYO, Dec. 27. The Sixty Eighth session of the Japanese Par lament, facing a vote on the largest defense appropriations of the Elm pire, formally opened yesterday Grants are expected to be voted tc the army and navy totalling 1,060,- 000,000 yen of a total budget of g. 271 100000 yen.
 A majority of the legislators are imbued with a nationalistic spirl. which looks on most of the world as potential enemies.
 The real work session will not be- gin until Jani-@ry 21. Parliament will adjourn tomorrow for a long New Year holiday
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27
DRUGGISTS ASK LECALIzED NRA
 PRICE FIXING
Congress to Be Pressed te Legiislate for Inter-
 state Contracts

WASHINGTON. Dec. 27.- With out waiting for possible moves to en- act new NRA legislation, the retail and wholesale druggist interests are shaping drive on Congress to legalize interstate fixing con tracts.
 Since the NRA's invalidation by the Supreme Court, some druggists and other merchandising groups have been working intensively on state price fixing laws.
 Ten states have such statutes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27
FRANCE TO AID JAPAN IN NAVY
 MEETING NOW
Fleet Limitation Plan May Be Proposed, Says
 Peitri

PARIS, Dee. 27--France may pro- pose fleet limitation plan accept able to all five powers when the Lon- don Naval Conference reconvenes next month.
 This statement was made today by Navy Minister Francois Peitri who asserted that France feels as strong ly as does Japan against any attempt of America and British navies to con- tinue to be the most prominent pow CTS on the sea.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27
HOLIDAY DEATH
 TOLL MOUNTS IN
 STORM DISTRICT
Cold Wave, Contributing Causes Blamed for 200
 Deaths, Middle West

CHICAGO, Dec. 27.--Death result ing directly or otherwise from the widespread record cold wave struck down residents in at least 28 states in the last three days, contributing a total of approximately 200.
 Traffic accidents accounted for the greatest number, 86 lives, while 55 were snuffed out by exposure and IT died in fires indirectly attributed to the weather.
 Seven persons succumbed to carbon monoxide fumes, five were drowned and "A others died from miscellane- ous causes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27
STUDENTS RISE ]. IN AGITATION
 AGAINST JAP AN
Numbers Continue to Mount
 Commander Train Seek to Enter Nanking

SHANGHAI, Dec. 27.-- Chinese student agitation against autonomy continues to mount, overriding the quickened oppressive activities of the Central Government.
 In one band of students alone, the number has swollen to 2,000.
 Demonstrations along railway points persisted today. Efforts are being made to enter the Nanking capital on communicated train de- spite the governments dispatch of 800 troops to block the way.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27
Woman Files, Demo Ticket 3rd Division

SELDOvIA, Alaska, Dec. 27.-- Mrs. Nellie Scott, wife of U. s. Deputy Marshal Dick Scott, has filed as a Democratic candidate for Representative. She is the first candidate of either party to enter the Third Division election list.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27
Troops Ordered Out in Minneapolis By Gov. Olson

ST. PAUL, Minn. Dec. 27.- National Guard troops were or dered out today by Gov. Floyd B. Olson to the strike stricken Strutwear knitting plant in Minneapolis.
 Gov. Olson said he acted to keep people from being killed as the city and county officials were unable to cope with the sit uati0n.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27
TRAPPERS FLY
 TO KUSKOKWIM

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Dec. 27.- Harry Arthur, formerly of Seattle, and Lawrence Boysen, of Juneau, hopped off today on 250-mile flight to trap furs at the headwaters of the Kuskokwim River
 Their nearest neighbor will be $50 miles away, and they plan to come out next April
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27
Spanish American War Veteran Found
 Dead at Ketchikan

KETCHIKAN, Alaska, Dec. 27.- George c. Miller, aged 80, was found dead in his bed, death apparently having been caused by old age ail- ments. The deceased was Spanish American War veteran and served with the Roosevelt Rough Riders. It is believed ne is survived by son in Seattle, where he formerly resided.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27
CLOSING PRICES TO-DAY

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.--Closine quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is l4A. American Can 1855, American Power and Light SIS, Anaconda 287s Bet e h em Steel 49A, General Motors 56ls, Interna- tional Harves CO.'S, Kennecott 23h United Corporation T, United States Steel 46ss, Pound s4.93.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27
KILLED WHEN
 MISSES TURN

WENATCHEE, Wash, Des. 27. = Badly battered when his car hurtled into an orchard after failing to make turn. Erdman Wilson. 27. died in the local hospital today,
 The car bumped from tree to tree and came to stop without turning over.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27
PAYS BOND PRINCIPAL

The City Council of Petersburg, at recent meeting, ordered paid the $5,000 principal on hydro-elec- tric bonds. due January 1. Interest payments of $3l00 on the hydro electric bonds and $l050 on the school bonds were also authorized
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27
TEMPERATURES MODERATE

CHICAGO, Dec. 27. = Moderating temperatures are predicted for the great North Central plains and the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Kentucky Maryland and Pennsylvania and the far south.
 The New England and North Att lantic States, however, dug in, ex- pecting more cold weather
 Many sections reported the cur rent cold snap to be the severest in years.
 The Pacific Coast enjoys normal weather.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27
Ketchikan (. of (. Against Fish Trap Elimination

KETCHTKAN, Alaska. Dec. 27. With enly one dissenting bal let, the Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce has voted disspproval Of the Dimond and Sirovich bills eliminating fish traps in Alaska.
 The action of the local Cham ber follows similar course taken by the Juneau and Anchorage chambers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27
INSTALL RADIO IN CLUB

The Petersburg Bills Club has installed a Philco combination radio and victrola in their clubroom. They are also having a kitchen built to the rear of the rooms for serving meals.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27
MORRIS HARDEN DIES

Morris Harden, 36, civil engineer working under E. J. White on the Mitkof Highway construction prof ect at Petersburg. died in that city last week. The body was shipped to Montezuma, Iowa, for burial.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27
MINE ISSUES PUSH UPWARD
 ON EXCHANGE
Profit Taking in Aircrafts Retard Influence of
 Other Groups

NEW YORK, Dec. 27--Scattered mine issues and industrial specialties pushed ahead in the Stock Market today. Profit taking in aircrafts re- tarded influence among the more popular issues.
 Gains today ranged from fractions to more than two points. The close was steady. Trading was spotty.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27
LEAVES ST. ANNs

Anna White, Indian, was dis charged from St. Anns Hospital this morning after 8 short medical treatment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27
ATTACK CONTINUES

ROME, Dec. 27.-An official Rome communique ann Il n c e d renewed clashes in the north, in which Ethi- opians suffered heavy losses. The invaders lost nine men with 50 wounded, according to the report.
 Fascist headquarters report the re- sumption of guerilla and aerial war fare on both Italian fronts.
 Bombing planes to the south drop ped explosives on native concen- trations menacing General Grazi- ane's army at Dolo.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27
DOW. JONES AVERAGES

The following are today's Dow. Jones averages; Industrials l4l.58, rails 39.42, utilities 2882.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27
MISSIONARIES CHARGED

TOKYO, Dec. N.-A government spokesman here said that Japanese consular reports charged that mis- sionary schools under American and British influence are taking a lead ing part in the present Chinese stu dent agitation against Japan.
 Reports declined to name the schools
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27
REPORT THELMA
 TODD SEVERELY
 BEATEN BY MAN
Sensational Rumor Widens Scope of Grand Jury
 Probe

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Dec. 27.-A sensational although unconfirmed report that Thelma Todd was the victim of severe beating few days before she was found dead widened the scope of the grand jury probe.
 The report said that after most guests had departed from the Todd Cafe, the star and an unidentified man were engaged in an argument. The man struck the actress with his fist, knocking her across the table. A waiter interfered.
 Miss Todd, well-known comedian of the screen, was found mysterious y dead in her car within the garage of her Hollywood home. She had last been seen at a gay Hollywood party.
 PROBE ROMANCES
 LOS ANGELES. Dec. 27.-- Tn e grand jury Investigating the death of Thelma Todd, screen actress, sought information today concerning certain romances. zasu Pitts, actress, said after her appearance in the jury chambers. The jurors asked the names of several men but she could not identify any of them waiting to be called as witnesses, she said.
 Roland West, director, producer, and co-partner in a restaurant with Duke York, film actor, said he and a wrestler appearing in Hollywood rings as Lord Landsdowne were the guests Miss Todd had planned to take to cocktail party Sunday af- ternoon, December IS, the day she was found dead in her automobile near her home.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27
CONFERENCE LOOMS

LONDON, Dec. 27.--Authoritativ sources said Nations around the Med- iterranean may hold a conference to decide on joint defensive action in case of an Italian attack.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27
SEA STRENGTH PREPARED FOR
 BRITISH STAND
Action Seen as Grim Def Against More League
 Penalties INVADERS STIR UP
 ETHIOPIAN REVOLT Attack by Land and Air Proceeds, Both Fight
 ing Fronts

RULLETIN-Nasgua, Eritrea, Dec. 27.-The Italian Red Sea Feet, the most powerful Italy has ever assembled in these wat c.a, has just completed maneuv- ers designed to prepare for every even.uality.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27
REVOLT BEING SOUGHT

latest Italian action in Negus Land, the Ethiopian government reported today, consisted of efforts to stir up a native revolt in Gojjam Province against the payment of imperial tax es. Officials here denied that the revolt is already under way.
 It was also announced here that II machine guns, rifles and consid- erable ammunition were captured in a brush with Italian outposts in the Tembien region on the road to Ma kale.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27

ROME, Dec. 27.--Italian officers are reported to be moving at Rome to prepare naval forces for prospec- tive action in event that additional sanctions are voted by the League of Nations.
 Approximately l3,000 naval special ists have been called back into serv- ice, and the Italian fleet is being made ready for any eventuality. Off, ficial circles were silent on the sig nificance of the preparations, but it is understood that Il Duce's sea strength will be geared for immedi- ate action in case Britain and France go further in their opposition, and the League levies an oil embargo and other pending sanctions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-27

RULLETIN-Paris, Dec. 27.- Debate on Premier LavaPs for eign policies nearly led to blows and broke up the Chamber of Deputies session late this after noon after the Premier indicated opposition to new sanctions against Italy.
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Evening star., 1935-12-08
Unique Invitations
For Children's Play

Unique invitations, designed and ex-
ecuted by children in the eighth grade,
have been issued for the performance
of why the Chimes Ring" by Mac
donald, with prologue from Tolstoi's
Where Love Is, There God Is Also" "
The performance will be given Satur-
day afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at 1906
Florida avenue by the Junior School
of Gunston Hall. In the hope that
the chimes will truly ring, each child
will bring perfect gift in the name
of the Christ Child and these gifts will
be placed high under a large tree in
the auditorium.
Later in the week a bus will take
these children with their huge pack
| to play an elusive Santa Claus to one
of the orphanages and from there they
will drive to the Children's Hospital,
where they will sing carols for the
little shut-ins. This is the spirit of
| Christmas of Little Gunston."
Evening star., 1935-12-08
New Jersey Society
Dance December 19

The opening dance and entertain
nent of the current season to De
given by the New Jersey State So
ciety will be held in the gold room
of the Shoreham Hotel Thursday eve
ming, December 10, and will be in the
; form of a real old-fashioned Christ
mas party.
The Entertainment Committee has
arranged an attractive revue to be
staged during intermission by the
Hoffman Hoskins Studios. Appear
ing in the revue will be Miss Lillian
! Hoffman, Miss Gloria Kenney. Miss
Zoe McComb, Miss Mae Jacobs and
Miss Helen Fay Smith.
; The Dance Committee promises an
attractive program of dancing for a
period of three hours, the music of
which will be furnished by promi-
nent orchestra. Guests desiring
tickets may secure them at the door
, the evening Of the affair or from
. the general chairman, Mr.. r. G..
Sutherland.
Natives of the State and their
friends are cordially invited to attend
the affair.
Evening star., 1935-12-08
S. H. Brown
Engaged to
Cynwyd Girl
Annapolis Hears of
Betrothal to Bryn
Mawr Official.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, December T.
Mr., and Mrs. Walter L Chewing Of
Cynwyd, Pa, have announced the en-
gagement of their daughter, Virginia
to Mr.. Stewart Harman Brown, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Shellnan B. Brown
of Easton, Pa. Miss Chewing Is
graduate of the Cathedral School IN
WASHINGTON and is secretary to the
president of Bryn Mawr College. Mr.
Brown is a graduate Of Lafayette Col
lege and the University OF Virginia
Architectural School. He is a grand
son of the late Mr.. and Mrs. John
Wilson Brown of Baltimore, and on his
maternal side the grandson OF the
alate DR.. and Mrs. D. CLAUDE Hanoy
of Annapolis, his mother having been
Miss Anna Gordon Handy.
Commodore and Mrs. Edward Lloyc
gave a cocktail party this afternoon
sin honor of Mr. and Mrs. Reginald
Harp of New York, who were the
guests of Mrs. Harp's mother, MRS
Mason Porter Cusachs, at Ogle Hail
Asked to meet Mr.. and Mrs. Harp were
Mr.. and Mrs. Coleman Rodgers, Lieut.
Condr. and Mrs. J. Harrison Colhoun
Mr.. Clayton Brewer. Mrs. Flchalo
Baldwin, Mrs. Howard Morton MI
and Mrs. owen Owings. MIS-. CusachS
was also present. Mr.. and Mrs. Har[
left Monday for their home IN Ne"
York.
~ Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvannus Stokes gave
"a dinner Thursday evening at Whltt
House Farm, their home on Sour
River, when their guests were MIS-
Roscoe C. Bulmer, MIR. and Mrs. Josepr
Valiant, Mr.. and Mrs. Owen OWlngs
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Walsh and Lieut.
Comdr. William S. Heath. Mr. anc
Mrs Stokes will be at South River
until after Christmas, and then VIII
leave for Florida for several weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Summerfeld Baldwin
rave a lunch party Sunday at thell
country home, Bunker Hill, at water
bury, near Annapolis.
Mrs. Frank Bolton, who spends tnf
Winter in the home OF Mrs. Morgan
BALDWIN, on Prince George street, ma
been the guest of her son and daugn'
ter-in-laW, Mr. ana MIS- NeLoO!t
ton, at their home at Owings MlllS' Iol
- 10 days. w.,
{ Mrs. John L. Chew is in New YorE
citv where she went to join her son
Lieut.. John L. Chew, U. S N.
Mrs. John Taylor of Spa VieV
Heights spent the week end at Nut
lev, N. J., with her sister, MIS-. Car
Earglan. -
Mr.. and Mrs. John Marshall Jone'
If Sunset Farm, South River, had a.
their guests this week the latter
narents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert McChn
took of New Jersey; Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
mond Taylor of Baltimore and Mr. ant
Mrs. Elmer Lawrence, also OF New
Jersey.
DR.. and Mrs. Leigh Reid of Haver'
ford, Pa, spent the first OF the Weei
as the guests of Mrs. Reds sister
Mrs. Samuel Brooke, and Mr.. Samue
Brooke, jr. DR.. and Mrs. Reid recent
ly closed their Summer home at Blu
Ridge Summit, Pa, and Will go soutf
for the Winter.
Evening star., 1935-12-08

models unusually onhe
the the
pcehe bought surplus bolts silk whose
important for quality silk Gold Stripe for quality silk stockings
which incidentally would make charming gift! Neggee S95
Gold Stripes $330a of oveness for lovely
$751;
HOSTESS GOWNS with beautifully necknes gtenng
dubonne, lovely colors-fame.
TWOPECE PAJAMAS dashng miare neckines
sleeves. Dubonnet, fuchia, victory blue and black
Evening star., 1935-07-17


But she had. She had stood there with
her hand on the doorknob, while Mr..
Lorry listened over the telephone.
Then he had turned and with a half
bitter, half mocking voice, drawled:
PLAY Wingfoot on the nose in the
third race. Track'll probably be fast
and the oddsll run about 20 to 2.
Greenll be riding. And it's fixed"
His peculiar manner, she recalled,
had added bewilderment to her indig-
nation as she hurried out of his apart
ment.
But the race would be run in min
ute now and everything would be done.
All that could be forgotten-an the
unpleasantness.
With the money on Wingfoot, the
chains that held them down to tiring
trip over dusty roads in an old car
could be thrown off. After the race
was won there would be $4,000 to
fly with.
With last-minute resolve, she tore
her fist from the rail and ran through
the wide doorway into the grandstand.
There, straight ahead, were the betting
windows.
She rushed on, her fist clutching the
bills before her. Then suddenly she
slowed to walk; from that into drag
ging strides, and now she halted {.
The laundering roar of an airplane
motor overhead had filled her ears.
And the vibrations were resolving
themselves into familiar words {.
Bob's words.
Happiness and gambling don't
mix"
The betting windows, now only
few feet before her, were distorting
themselves in a film of yelling water.
Tears seemed to cover everything
around her. But her fingers were
moving quickly They found the catch.
Joan dropped the 5000 into her purse.
When her eyes cleared and came
into focus, her gaze was resting on
the back of a late conner placing his
bet at the window before her. He
had made it just in time; the betting
was about to close. His thick neck
looked familiar.
Five hundred on Golden Gelding,"
Mr.. Lorry was saying into the betting
window.
Joan caught her breath. She had
been tricked. He was not betting on
Wingfoot.
Quietly she turned and ran from the
grandstand High over the track the
mail plane from the south was dron-
ing contentedly homeward to the air
field.
Copyright. 1880
Evening star., 1935-07-17

and the R. o. T. C. Engineers here
will be staged at Fort Belvoir today
and tomorrow, with Col. j. G. Ord,
commanding officer at the Mary
land camp, leading his forces, and the
defense" will be in charge of Capt.
j. F. c. Hyde, ranking officer here.
Upward of 500 men are to participate.
Under present plans flag of truce
will be waved after tomorrow morn
ing's contest and the Fort Belvoir men
will row over to Fort Washington for
'non-combatfng" activities.
Evening star., 1935-07-17

bring her and Bob that little Seaplane
the means of realizing the hope they
had been holding ever since their
marriage: A vacation on the pine
cooled lakes up North.
Only yesterday they had counted
their savings-the $200-and wished
that it were $4,000. They had tried to
sell the business property which Bob's
uncle had left them, but real estate
was not going well these days. And
Bob'S stock in the air lines must be
held on to. 1t was part of his job
would figure in his. future advance
ment. He wasn't going to fly the New
York mail forever.
THAT would be something, all
right" Bob would say, cruising over
wild country till we found the little
lake that hit our fancy :. blue
Jewel set in virgin timber some
thing cool and quiet to set the ship
down on, where Proppy could bark and
swim to his hearts content. Imagine
two weeks of that, honey. And we
could do it with. that little silver
winged job that Joe would let us have
for two thousand =. -
And that was why Joan had taken
the tip from Mr.. Lorry and was here
at the racetrack now, with her and
Bob's vacation money in her hand.
She had come without having told
Bob what she intended to do when he
kissed her good-by as he was leaving
for the air field this morning. Bob
never would have agreed to it.
Though they we're neighbors living
in the same apartment building, Mr.
Lorry and Bob rarely spoke. Mr.. Lorry
was gambler.
Happiness and gambling don't mix" "
Bob would say whenever the subject
was brought up.
That was another thing she hadn't
told Bob about. She had gone to Mr..
1orry's apartment last night while Bob
was attending the stockholders meet
ing out at the airfield. She had done
nothing wrong, of course. But Bob
might maybe she shouldn't have
gone.
Mr.. Lorry had laughed at the idea
of two people starting out for two
week vacation with only 5000 and an
old car. He wouldn't think of it, not
even with his new car, he had said.
But just as soon as get the con-
firmation, which1l be phoned me any
minute now," he had assured her, I'll
slip you the name of the horse thatll
bring you enough dough for that
plane" Then he had offered her some
champagne. She had refused as best
she could while he poured two or three
glasses for himself. Then he had sat
Evening star., 1935-07-17
SHORT story
HIGH FLYERS

there smiling at her
with that shallow
thick = necked IA
miliarity of his.
And finally came
over and sat OF the
arm of her chair.
She remembered
how she had fiared
up at the sugges-
ton he made then
had caught him
across the face
with her lett nano
and shattered the
wine glass down his
front. Then the
I e l e phone rang,
just as she had
jumped up to leave.
Wait" Mr.. Lorry
had said, imploring
forgiveness, don't
go. Here's the con-
frnration now"
What IL was that
had made her wait,