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Evening star., 1935-12-23
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated PIess.
NEW YORK. December 23.-The
Charles A. Lindberghs-the flying col
onel, his wife and their small sor
Jon-have left America to establish q
home in England.
They sailed for Europe last Satur-
day at midnight on the American I'm
porter, 1t was learned today.
The American Importer. of the
American Merchant Lines, cleared the
port of New York for Cobb, Ireland
where it Is due December 90. The
boat is scheduled to arrive in Liver
pool the following day
The American Importer is freight
er of 1900 tons with a limited pas
senger capacity. Her skipper is J. j
Anderson.
Radio information from the Amer
1can Importer today, however. was to
the effect that the Lindberghs were
not aboard.
A few other passengers had made
reservations to sail on the American
importer, but these were Cancelled at
the last minute, it was learned, and
transferred to another ship.
Threats Brought Decision.
An increased number of threats and
a growing dread of kidnapers, it was
stated by persons close to Col. and
Mrs. Lindbergh, were responsible in
part for their decision, which was
also influenced by activity in behalf
of the convicted kidnaper and
murderer of their first-born.
To a friend recently Col. Lindbergh
expressed himself as greatly dissatisfied
with the attitude of Gov. Harold G..
Hoffman of New Jersey, who has inter-
viewed Bruno Richard Hauptmann in
his death cell and has expressed the
conviction that there are doubts about
the case in the minds of many persons
which should be cleared up.
The friend said Col. Lindbergh told
him he felt he could cope with the
criminals in the United States and
with the questions of publicity, but
when the Governor became active in
the Hauptman case Col Lindbergh,
who attended Hauptmans trial daily,
decided to leave the country
In the British Isles, friends ex-
planned, the 3-year-old Jon Lindbergh
will have a chance for a normal
youth, without the constant menace
OF another such tragedy as robbed
the LindberghS of the curly-haired
Charles A. Lndbergh, jr., for WHOSE
death in 1882 Hauptmann has been
sentenced to death.
They will retain American citizen
ship, but plan to live in England an
(See LINDBERGH, Page 81
Evening star., 1935-12-23
Nurse Saues Life
Of Fiance When
Arm Is Severed
TheIma Spear Stems
FIO,c of Blood While
Speeding to Aid.
BY the Associated Press.


SAN DIEGO, Calf. December 2S.-
Gordon Craig Reynolds, %, son OF
Ira Reynolds. Pittsburgh, Pa, banker
owed his life today to his plucky
nurse -fiancee, Thelma Roberta Spear,
%, daughter of Lieut.. Comdr. William
R. Spear, U. S. N.
Reynolds left arm was severed
when truck sideswiped his motor
car yesterday. The girl, holding the
stump of her companions arm to
stem the flow of blood, speeded to a
drug store and administered first aid
before arrival of an ambulance.
State Highway Officers c. B. Elmer
and C. v. Nelson, arrested Archie
Beeman, 80, as the truck driver and
said he was intoxicated.
Evening star., 1935-12-23
Lone Sailor Reaches Africa.

DURHAM, Union of South Africa,
December % CF).-Henry Pidgeon,
of Los Angeles, Calf, 60-year-old
hermit of the seas" reached Dur
ban Bay today in a f1ve-ton yawl
after sailing alone half way around
the world. He left Los Angeles in
August, 1884, heading across the Pa
cific
Evening star., 1935-12-23
Left Saturday on Freighter
With Limited Passenger
ServiCe-ThreatS and
Kidnap Fears, Reason.
COUPLE REPORTED ONLY
PASSENGERS ON VESSEL
Colonel Said to Have Expressed
Dissatisfaction With Attitude
of Gov. Hoffman and Increased
Activity in Behalf of Haupt-
mann, Kidnaper of First-Born.

BACKGROUND
In May, 1927, Charles A. Lind
beroh made ariation history by solo
nonstop flight from America to
Europe TWo gears later, he mar
ried Anne Morro,r, daughter OF
United States Ambassador to Mer-
ico.
In March, 1892, infant son of
couple wnS kidnapped from Nep
Jersey home, neuer again seen dliue
by parents. In September, 1884,
Bronr carpenter 1Cas arrested for
crime; conuicted last February, nol0
under sentence of death in WeeE
of January 13. Second son OF cou-
pie is no1r 3 years old.
Crime iUaS outstanding mystery
OF kidnapping raUe, Which S,0ept
country, finally brought Federal
law and Federal agents into pic
ture.
Evening star., 1935-12-23
Pirates Hold 2 as Hostages

HONGKONG, December % R.-
Pirates overpowered the officers of a
Chinese steamer in Bias Bay and
escaped with $4,000 and two Chinese
hostages. it was reported today from
Annoy. b
Evening star., 1935-12-23
ID. C.. Leads Nation in Number
Filing Income Tax Returns
Average Payment Here 5000 in '33
Larger Than % States, Surrey Sho,Os.
TaUO Pay on 100000 Incomes.

Leading the whole country in the
percentage of population filing income
tax returns in 1888, the District of
Columbia paid an average individual
return of $66.10. which was larger
than that paid by taxpayers in 20 of
the 48 States.
This was disclosed by the Internal
Revenue Bureau in its 270-page Sta
tistics of Income" for 1888, just made
public. 1t contains many tables show
ing the relatively high standing Of
the Capital among the tax-paying
communities of the Nation.
Whereas the average for the entire
United States was only 2.95 per cent
of the population of 126, 6,130, 900 people
filing income tax returns, the District
had percentage figure of 1413, more
than twice that of its nearest COM
petitor. New York State.
In the Empire State SIT per cent
of the population filed income tax re-
turns, with Massachusetts a close Sec
ond at 5.38.
The average payment OF tax per re-
turn in the District. $66.10, was be-
low the average for the country, which
stood at S100.47, and there were 19
States which paid more per return
But the District still was ahead OF
the other 20 States on the average
tax per return.
Maryland Average.
Nearby Maryland. where 4.59 per
cent of the population filed returns,
paid into the Federal till an average
of S1ll.11 tax per return.
Virginia. with 1.76 per cent Of her
Evening star., 1935-12-23

(See WEATHER, Page So
Evening star., 1935-12-23
WEATHER.

%. 3 Weather Bureau ForecastJ
Light snow and not so cold tonight;
tomorrow generally fair and somewhat
colder, lowest temperature tonight about
"a degrees. Temperatures-Highe "a at
2p.m. yesterday; lowest, Is at am. today.
Full report on Page Ais.
Evening star., 1935-12-23

(See WAR, Page D.
Evening star., 1935-12-23

(See SCHALL, Page 49,
Evening star., 1935-12-23

(See LINDBERGH, Page 81
Evening star., 1935-12-23

(See Taxes Pag ~
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-11
OPERA SINGER PASSES AWAY;
 ILL Z MONTHS
Nm e. Marcella Sembrich, Internationally Known,
 Dies at Home

NEW YORK, Jan. II. - Mime. Marcella Sembrich, aged 76, inter nationally known opera singer, died at her home here after an illness of two months. Death was due to angina pectoris.
 Life was full of musical triumphs for Mime. Sembrich. Wherever she sang her success was tremendous.
 Possessed of brilliant coloratura soprano voice and great powers ,f execution, she was a hard working and ceaselessly active artist. After her retirement from the operatic and concert stage, when she still was receiving the plaudits of the world, she continued to teach her art to others.
 Great Triumph
 Her great international triumph came in June, 1880, when she sang Lucia" in Covent Garden, Lon don. Before that she had appeared at the Dresden opera and within short time had the city at her feet. Her career hampered at Dres- den by the jealousy of the direc- tors wife, who was prima donna, she went to Berlin where no opera singer except Lilli Lehmann had scored such success as was hers.
 From Berlin as center she un- dertook tours all over Europe. Every year she went to Russia, and invariably returned laden with costly gifts showered upon her by royalty and nobility.
 When she made her last appear ance at the Metropolitan opera in 1909, after 25 years with that or ganization, she was accorded a re- markable demonstration. A crowd ed house and fellow artists heaped flowers. and costly gifts before her. She received a silver loving cup from Caruso and pearl string and jeweled watch and chain from op- era subscribers. She was honored at receptions and dinners by the most prominent people in New York society and music circles. ,
 Her farewell was another operatic triumph.
 Marcella Sembrich was born Praxede Marcelline Kochanska, February 18, 1858, at Kisniewczyk near Lemberg. Galicia (Polandi where her father was a violinist and teacher of music. As a singer she took her mothers family name
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-11
REMOVAL OF TAX ON BEER
 BEING URGED

PORTLAND, Ore, Jan. 11.-Re- moval for two years of the $5 a barrel federal tax on beer was sug- gested here by J. w. Seavey, prom inent hop grower and broker, as a step toward saving the wavering brewing industry. He said Senator Charles L. McNary of Oregon, nin- ority floor leader, was giving the proposal consideration.
 Seavey said the increased return on the federal income tax from hop growers, brokers, brewers and beer retailers would more than re- compense the government for loss of the. $5 a barrel tax.
 t 'Tf the federal tax of $5 a bar rel should be removed for two years" Seavey said, 'it should prove the salvation of 67 per cent of the breweries in the United States now definitely headed for closing"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-11
PLANES WILL CRUISE,
 EAST PACIFIC

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Jan. 11.- Intensive training movements de- signed to strengthen the defense of the Pacific Coast and the Carib- bean area adjacent to the Panama Canal, will be conducted by the United States Navy in the next three months.
 The fleet will make it's customary courtesy" cruise to San Francis co from February to "A, but more spectacular will be the flight of thirty-six seaplanes on a tactical cruise of the Caribbean. Later in the year a flig ht of orty-eighc patrol planes will depart from the Hawaiian base for an unannounced destination in the Eastern Pacific.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-11
SUPER-HOLDINC COMPANIES ARE
 UNDER ATTACK
Chairman of House Com mittees Calls on Con-
 gress to Outlaw Them

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-Chair- man Sam Rayburn, of the House Interstate Commerce Committee, today called on Congress to remove the "cancerous growth of abuses of public utility holding compan- ies.
 The Texas Democrat said: "We want you to consider whether Con- gress would undertake to regulate these super-holding companies or lay down a policy under which they disappear"
 Representative Rayburn declared the abuses, if left alone, will "jeop- ardize all of our financial insti- tutions, perhaps destroy the Re- public"
 The Chairman of the Interstate Commerce Committee further said there is no absolute necessity for holding companies.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-11
HUNGRY WOLVES M AXE ATTACKS, RURAL RIBBONS
Rumanian Peasants igh | Ravenous Animals
 Girl Torn to Pieces

BUCHAREST, Rumania, Jan. II -Blizzards and bitter cold conn., bined have this little country in a frigid grip that is driving packs of hungry timber wolves into the rural towns.
 One village has been attacked by 10 ravenous beasts. The peasants were unable to drive them away and were compelled to lock them selves in their homes.
 One 10-year-old girl is reported to have been torn to pieces before she could seek safety.
 One peasant was attacked by a pack of wolves while on sled drawn by horses and he sought refuge in a tree where he was found frozen to death. All but the bones of his horses were de- voured by the wolves.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-11
TO WITHDRAW
 450,0O0 FARMS;
 PLAN PROPOSED
National Resources Board Makes Known Recom-
 mendations
SCHEME IS PUT UP
 TO CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Sum of $675,000, ,O00 h. volved-Would Cover
 Fifteen-Year Period

WASHINGTON Jan. 11.--A huge program to spend $675, 100000 in buying up poor land and retiring it from farm production has been recommended to President Roose- welt by the National Resources Board. The program will be ex- tended over period of 15 years.
 The land, Comprising 45O,OOo farms would be withdrawn from agriculture, the National Resources Board said, in order that both na- tural and human resources of the nation may be conserved.
 The Board turned thumbs down on substantial movement of the unemployed from urban areas into commercial regions.
 The land to be purchased would be retired and the Board suggests that it may be added to National Forests or leased to states for wild life refuges, parks and the like.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-11
EXPORTS
 NEARLY DOUBLE
 IN 10 MO NTHS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-Ameri- : can manufacturers of airplanes and parts almost doubled their export business during the first ten months of 1884 as compared with the same period in 1883, Depart ment of Commerce records disclosed today.
 The United States exported 460 airplanes valued at $7913, POS to November compared with 344 planes valued at S4,741 .093 in 1888. The total value of planes and parts in 1894 was $14,549,912.
 China was the best customer, purchasing 127 planes and four teen engines valued at $2,882, 1909. Germany bought eight planes and 196 engines for $1,411 ,549; Russia bought no planes but took 346 en- zines worth $1,012,122. Mexico pur- chased forty three planes and for ty-four engines valued at $511 ,575. Japan purchased five planes and four engines valued at S10,699.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-11
ALASKA NATIVE
 BROTHERHOOD|S QUITTING GROUP
Withdraws Representatives from Convention Be-
 ing Held Here

The Alaska Native Brotherhood has withdrawn from the conven- tion now meeting in Juneau which is said by spokesmen for the group to represent a large number of workers in the fishing and allied industries, according to a formal statement made today by Cryil zu- boff, Grand President of the AL aska Native Brotherhood.
 The complete statement may be obtained at the organizations headquarters in room APO Gold stein building. Following is part of MT. Zuboff's statement.
 "Apropos to the announcement in yesterdays Empire that the local convention of a group of la- borers. some miners. some general workers, some gillnetters represent ing both resident and nonresident fishermen, in which it is claimed that the convention represents over nine thousand fishermen, wish to say that the Alaska Native Broth erhood has withdrawn from the convention. Some members attend ed the first day merely to observe, but matters arose which made it seem best to withdrawn entirely. This condition will last until we can approve of the general aims of the convention.
 "The matters to which we ob- jected are as follows:--
 "The delegates, of whom only a part are fishermen and these with the exception of one person come from Cordova and Anchorage, claim the right to pass on the qualifica- tions of men that we appointed on their own invitation to observe their convention. That means that this convention, which claims to represent both resident and non- resident fishermen, wish to make us a subordinate lodge. MT. Cof- fey of Anchorage objected particu- larly to the presence of our at torney, William L. Paul, and mem Der of the Executive Committee on the ground that he was a cor- poration lawyer. This of course is not true. MT. Paul does not rep resent a single corporation except the Klawock Packing Company or ganized by a native named Charles Demmert; nor does MT. Paul own directly or indirectly any fish trap or any interest in one.
 "Our second point of difference is this-this convention claims to represent both resident and non- resident fishermen. They are not opposed to nonresident fishermen birds that come to skim the cream of our fishing season and fly back to Washington and Oregon, right denied our fishermen. The Alaska Native Brotherhood has always stood for the development of AL aska by encouraging genuine resi- dent fishermen.
 "Our third difference is this this convention does not believe ir publicity or open meetings. The Alaska Native Brotherhood has never been a secret society, What we do is done openly. The. public has always been invited to attend
 (Continued on Page Two)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-11
OFFICIALS SLATED
 TO RETURN FROM
 KETCHIKAN TODAY

Making a safe flight to Ketchi- kan, Miss Gladys Forrest, deputy administrator of the Federal Elmer gency Relief Administration, and Ray Thomson, general foreman for the EZRA, are expected back in Juneau today. This announce ment was made by Harry Watson, secretary to Gov. John w. Troy.
 The government officials left yesterday on the seaplane Patco. with Sheldon Simmons as pilot, They were to have included visits to Wrangell and Petersburg on their trip, the object of which was EZRA employment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-11
Commodity Prices Continue
 Up,vard; Liuing Cost Rising
By RAIDER WINGET Associated Press Financial Writer)

Associated Press Financial Writer)
 NEW YORK, Jan. 1l.-Commod- ity prices continued rising in 1884 under the impetus of laws made by man and nature, but the trend was not punctuated by wild swings which characterized the previous year.
 Policies of the Roosevelt Admin istration were bent to boost prices, but emphasis on higher prices as an immediate goal was not as strong as in 1883. Drought did its bit in adding to prices of those ag- ricultural commodities which it touched.
 The general trend upward was pointed by the all-commodity index of wholesale prices of the United States department of labor statis- tics. Late in the year it averaged Is per cent higher than the 1883 level, and toward year-end the slow and steady rise continued with no indication that any obstacle would turn the trend.
 Farm Prices Rise Most Farm prices rose most, the Unit ed States department of agricul- ture measuring 1884 peak as high as 50 per cent over the 1883 aver age, and the upward move showed no immediate signs of reversing. In those prices also were weighed the crop control measures of the Federal Administration, and the drought.
 While those commodities were in- creasing in cost, semi-manufactured and manufactured goods were ris- ing less rapidly because of more rigid fixed charges. The index in which all costs and charges are included, the cost of living, Jagged. A late year point in the index of the National Indus trial Conference board was more than 8 per cent higher than the 1883 average.
 Dollar Devaluation Factor
 The first phase of dollar devalu- ation, ending in January, 1884, was credited by h-devaluationists as being the most powerful man-made lever in lacking up agricultural prices and costs of commodities which competed in foreign markets. Their conclusion was challenged by conservatives who offered the drought and other factors as chief price filters.
 The definite fixing of the gold content of the dollar by legislative act was postponed in 1884 The psy- chological effect of the uncertainty may have boosted some prices a notch or two.
 The silver purchase policy of the United States-designed to create an eventual metallic monetary re- serve of 75 per cent gold and 25 per cent silver-became effective in the summer.
 Gold and silver production main- tUontlnued on Page Two)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-11
TRADE VOLUME IS ISINCREASINC
 OVER COUNTRY
Favorable First Quarter Indicated--Year's
 Outlook Good
TWO ROMANCES

NEW YORK, Jan. 11.-Sustained gains in the retail sales volume continued to rise in industrial &C., tivity says the weekly review is- sued today by Dun -Bradstreet, Inc.
 This points to a realization of a favorable first quarter the review continues, and serves to intensity the brightness for trade aspects for the ensuing year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-11
GAG RULE IS
 PROMISED ON
 RELIEF FUNDS
P resident Wants Eight Hundred Million Dol
 lars Right Away

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-With relief funds dwindling away and President Roosevelt asking for eight hundred million dollars by Febru- ary 10. when the funds will turn out, House Democratic leaders may invoke the rule known as the gag rule to rush through the bill giving him that amount immediately.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-11
OLD DRY DAYS
 BROUGHT BACK,
 SHOOTING CASE
U. 5. Must Apologize to Canada, Pay $25,000 for
 Sinking Rum Runner

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The United States Canadian Commis- sion, named to arbitrate the con- troversy resulting from the sink ing of the rum runner I'm Alone, off the Louisiana Coast in 1929, holds the United States should apologize for sinking the vessel and also pay Canada $25,OO0 com pensation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-11
STOCK MARKET TAKES SL U MP
 LATE IN DAY

NEW YORK, Jan. 11.-Selling pressure hit the stock market late today and there was downward furry prompted by a revival of fears the highest court might de- clare unconstitutional the Adminis- tration's monetary program.
 Today's close was weak with sales totalling 100000 shares.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-11
AIaska Delegate
 HOnOred
Dimond Is Made Member of Five Committees
 of House

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-Alaska Delegate Anthony J. Dimond has been made a member of five House Committees, more than any other Northwest Congressional delegate.
 The Alaska Delegate has been placed on the Territories, Mines, Public lands, Agricultural and In- dian Affairs Committees.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-11
RETAIL TRADE
 SHOWING GAIN,
 PACIFIC COAST

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Jan. Il. Retail trade gains for the Pacific Slope are averaging about 12 per cent over one year ago. This IS shown by the Federal Reserve Bank report.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-11
TO OVERHAUL
 |. H. TENDER

SEATTLE, Jan. 1.-The Light house Bureau announces that over haul bids will be called for soon for the tender Hemlock, now due here from Ketchikan, Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-11
RETURNING HOME

Charles Goldstein, who has been south on business and pleasure, is homebound for Juneau aboard the Northwestern.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-11
WARRACK ENDS TRIP

J. B. Warrack, of the Warrack Construction Company. south on business, is returning north on the Northwestern.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-01-11
MARY PICKFORD DIVORCED FROM
 DOUG FAIRBANKS.
Decree Is Granted After Three Minutes Appear
 ance Tn Court

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Jan. II. = Mary Pickford, in tears, has been divorced from Douglas Fairbanks. The decree was granted after only three minutes appearance in court before Judge Ben B. Lindsey, who took his office two days ago.
 There was no contest. made by Douglas Fairbanks who is now in Italy.
 The decree was granted on the complaint charging mental cruelty, indifference and neglect. The complaint was filed on December 8, 1883.
 The corroborating witness was Miss Pickford's secretary, Elizabeth Lewis.
 TWO ROMANCES
 LONDON, Jan. 11.-According Co advices received here, Douglas Fairbanks has left Italy and is now at Saint Moritz, Switzerland, where Lady Ashley is also visiting. Neither would say whether they are to marry.
 It is also reported there is pos- sible romance between Mary Pick ford and Buddy Rogers, former orchestra leader, who is making a picture here. He however denied there is any romance between them.