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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-15
Chinese Making
 IIIitGraCy Drive

NNNTrNG China. Jan 15.-Some- whcsC between Q half and third Of China's 46e million pe0ple-no one knows exactly how many-are completely initerAte, or so nearly so that the characters standing for their surnames are the only ones they can recognize.
 But by enforcing compulsory schooling for the young and provid- ing after working hours and night time education for adults, the Chi neSe Government hopes within "a period of six years to have achieved such success in it's fight against illiteracy that within a generation all Chinese will be able to read and write
 Eight million Chinese children are now receiving the rudiments Of a general education in public and private elementary schools of the country.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-15
ENGLISH STAR
 TWICE TRIED IN NEW FILM
Popular Players Seen in Both Halves of Coli
 scum Double Bill

Two of the most drama packed sit- uations which can enter any wo- mans life engulf Madeleine Carroll, sensational English actress, in the title rcle of Walter Wanger's The Case gainst Mrs. Ames,' her first Amer an picture.
 Tn the film. opening tonight at the Capitol Theatre, Mrs. Ames is first charged with the murder of i her husband, then faced with loss of her only child through court action.
 1 Miss Carroll appears as the beau tiful wife of a California million aire socialite, who is found fatally 1 shot under circumstances which damn her as the murderess. She is brought to trial. defended by Alan Mowbray, a prominent attorney re- tained for her by enc of her most bitter enemies-thc wealthy and powerful mother of her slain bus band.
 1 An excellent cast of featured play CTS supports the stars in Miss Car rolls first American finn Listed are such names as Arthur Preacher Alan Baxter Beulah Bondi, Alan Mowbray, Brenda Fowler, Esther Dale, Edward Brophy, Richard Carle and Scotty Beckett.
 Against the glittering background of Chicago and New York City night life. the swanky social whirl oi Park Avenues "400,' the colorful plot of Republics Ticket to Para disc" is woven-interpreted by 9 cast of Hollywoods best artists.
 Dealing with the numerous, tra- gic and romantic escapades of 8 young financier who loses his mem cry after a taxicab accident and is befriended by a wealthy society de- butante. the picture will open to- night at the Coliseum Theatre with Roger Pryor and Wendy Barrie leading the players.
 A cast, of popular screen favor ties is seen in Winchester's latest action drama entitled Racing Luck" the second current attrac- ton at the Coliseum Theatre. Top ping the roster is Bill Boyd, whose unique appeal has won him 6 large film following, in the stellar role of an exciting drama of the turf
 Supporting the star are seen Bar bara Worth, brunette beauty whose screen star rises with each new role assigned to her; young George Ern- est, in sympathetic characterize tion as Barbara's youngest broth CT, the partner of Boyd in the ownership of a lame horse that comes through for them; Esther Muir in a heavy" role as the accom- plice of Ernest Hilliard dishonest owner of racing horses.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-15


 In the District Court for the Ter ritory of Alaska, Division Number One, at Juneau. MINNIE LITTLE, Plaintiff, vS. WILL LIAM R. LITTLE, Defendant. The President of the United States: To the above named defendant, Greeting:
 You are hereby required to ap- pear in the District Court for the Territory of Alaska, First Division, within thirty days after the last publication of this summons, name ly within thirty days after the 12th day of February 1887, or within forty days in case this sum- mons is served upon you person. ally, and answer the complaint of the above named plaintiff on file in said court in the above entitled action.
 Plaintiff in said action demands the following relief: dissolution of the bonds of matrimony now exist ing between plaintiff and defend- ant.
 And in the event you fail to so appear and answer, plaintiff will take judgment against you and will apply to the court for the Irelief demanded in her complaint as hereinbefore stated.
 Witness the Honorable Geo. F. Alexander, judge of said court and the seal of said court hereunto affixed this 4th day of January, 1887.
 ROBERT E. COUGHLIN, l fSeaD Clerk.
 By PEGGY D. MCLEOD,
 Deputy. First publication, Jan. IS, 1887. Last publication, Feb. ,, 1887.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-15
A BIT OF RESEARCH
By CHARLES NORMAN AP Feature Service Writer

NEW YORK, Jan. 14--Ihe doctor sleuth celebrated in fiction is a real life character at New York Uniyer- sity's College Of Medicine.
 Blazing a medico-legal trail of scientific crime detection with its course in forensic medicine, the col lege'5 teaching staff includes such experts in the realm of sudden and suspicious death as Dr. Thomas A. Gonzales, acting chief medical ex- aminer of New York City, whose of flee handles 16O00 such eases annu- ally; Dr. Harrison S Martland, chief medical examiner of Essex County Newark. N. J.; Dr. Alex ander o. Gettler New York City, toxicologist, and others to whom the I body of a victim is a tell-tale base from which to track down the mu- derer
 Colleges Reply
 It is the colleges reply to what it terms the antiquated coroner's sys- tenn in force throughout most of the United States and under which, Dean John Wyckoff says, the officer whose duty 1t is to Investigate sus- picious deaths is "generally oAcaen for his vote-getting ability rather than for any scientific attainment5." "
 Not only physicians, but special students such as law officers, attor- neys, students of criminology and others interested in law enforce ment are taught the routine of the medical examiners office in its re- lations with the district attorney. the police and the courts; how to identify unknown bodiesi the char acteristic patterns made by certain Instruments used in homieides and other cases and utilization of clue5 at the scene of a crime
 Gonzales Explains
 The average physician Dr. Gen. zales explains. "sees cases only in g hospital. He cannot, from this alone, always determine the latent crinl- inal factors in a sudden or suspicr ious death As a result, we hear of exhumations of bodies after a year or two years, sometimes longer whereas a proper ces$ification of death in the first place, by experts would make this unnecessary
 His office is the only city depart ment empowered by law to make au topsies in cases of violent death.
 This is the routine we follow Dr. Gonzales went on.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-15

After the autopsy tto- detepm- inc tile eause of deatlD thcrc is a routine examination for the pres ence or absence of alcohol, in the brain, and in the case of suspected drug addicts a test for drug pres ence
 Thorough Investigation
 Tn poison cases, the city toXi- cologist examines the affected or gans." pr. Gonzales puffcd his ci- gar, swung around in bis chair, and added triumphantly When we get through with a homicide case, we don't have an exhumation later
 He emphasized that the functions of the medical examiners office are purely invcstigatory, while It's pri- mary function is the establishment of an accurate cause of death. Hs told how a suspects life was saved by his department
 Uptown he said, there is a boarding house for Japanese. One night a bOarder found Enc body Of the landiady on the floor He noti- fled police She had been stran led md there were blood flecks around her mouth.
 Find Blood Stains
 -@Whiie questioning the discovery or the body, it was noticed there wcye blood stains cn his shirt. He said he worked in a restaurant and had cleaned a chicken.
 "Of course he was held But not only did investigation show that he had cleaned d chicken in the res t0uran .hat night as he said but cur chemists report proved the biocd cn his shirt was not human Blood. but the blood Of a chicken.
 r1l f had not been for this scien- tu analysis, tine man might have one to the chair"
 tReaders familiar with detective fiction will recall the test for blood stains Sherlock Holmes had iuat developed in his laboratory when the memorable first meeting with Dr Watson took placeD
 pr. Gonzales whose official duties bring him to scenes of violence and uddon death every day, is a brown eyed, mild-mannered man fond of lis cigar. soft spoken and meticu- lcusly attired
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-15
TERRITORIAL (. OF (.
 MEETING HERE TODAY

The Territorial Chamber of Com merce, which has representatives here from most of the member chambers, was meeting in the Sen ate Chamber in the Federal Build ing here this afternoon, starting at 3 o'clock.
 President M. E. s. Brunelle of the Senate is President of the Territor- ial Chamber. Several other mem- bers of the Legislature represent various Alaska Chambers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-15
MISS MORRIS GIVES
 ADDRESS AT SITKA

Miss Esther M. Norris, Supervis- CT of Home Economics in the Ter ritorial Vocational Education De- partment, returned to Juneau by plane yesterday from Sitka
 Miss Morris went to Sitka, at the special invitation of the Sitka Wo- mems Friendly Club, to address the club on Home Making Education.
 While in Sitka, Miss Morris super vised two women's vocational class es being conducted in that city.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-15
CITY COUNCIL TO
 DISCUSS DRAFT OF
 DOG LAW TONIGHT

Juneau's dogs are expected to be 8 focal point at the meeting of the City Council this evening.
 A rough draft of new ordinance requiring that all dogs be on leash in public places or on downtown streets, has been prepared, and will be introduced for discission at to- nights meeting.
 After taking care of the dog ques- tion, the City Councilmen will turn their attention to routine business.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-15
DOUGLAS NE WS
I. o. o. F. AND REREKAHS
 HOLD ASSIMILATION

HOLD lkSIAGA \ AOIN Annual installation ceremonies were held by Alaska Lodge No. l, LOOP. and Northern Light Re- bekah Lodge at a joint session here last night District Deputy Grand Master Jack Langseth headed the list of installing officers in charge Of the installation. He was assisted by D. D. President Josephine Langseth, D. G. Marshal Gertrude Jewell, D. G. Warden Elsie Waldal D. G. Sec retary Sofi Johnson, D. G. Treas urer Helen Warner, D. G. Inside Guard Anna Loken, D. G. Chaplain Gertrude Laughlin.
 Refreshments were served after the ceremonies.
 The New Officers
 The following were inducted into their various offices:
 Reebkahs
 P N. G., Anna Pusich; N. G. Fan nie Wehren; " C., -ffie Lindstrom; bOCC OoCJAlllAC lIe1iisooCOll, Carl Lindstrom; R. S. N. G.. Cert rude Laughlin; L. s. N. G., Mase Paul; Warden, Elizabeth Fraser; Conductor, Gertrude Laughlin; R. S. V. G.. Helen Warner; L. s. V. G., Astrid Loken; Chaplain, Elsie Wal dal: Inside Guard, Vera Mead; Out side Guard, Jack Langseth.
 Odd Fellows
 P. C., L. w. Kilburn; N. G., George Fleek; V. G., Carl Lindstrom; Sec'y., Jack Langseth; Treas, L. w. Kill burn; R. s. N. G., Tom Rachick; L. s. N. G., Sante Degan, Warden, Joe Wehren; Conductor, Hugh Mo- Rae; Chaplain, Tom Sanford; R. S.. V. G., Sam Paul; L. s. V. G., John Marinovich; Inside Guard Mike Cherovich; Outside Guard, John Currie.
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ElEGE OF STRUNG
 AIeager clues like this, bii q ,ccrd (which convicted a New Yerk upholstery worker in the Marcy Titterton stranglingl may be tell-tales in criminal eases.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-15
Washington State Schools Are Not
 Teaching Doctrines

OLYMPIA, Wash. Jan. 15.-Dr. N. D. Showalter, Superintendent of Public Instruction, said Washington public schools are not being used to teach special interests, propa- ganda, nor Communistic doctrines.
 His statement was in reply to women's clubs resolutions sent him.
 Dr. Showalter said number of women's clubs from different parts of the State have forwarded him resolutions cond m mi ng such teachings in Washington schools. "The teachers have their course of study carefully outlined,' Dr. Showalter said, "and I know none who would teach anything but Am erican ideals. If were to hear Of such a instance, I would take im- mediate action"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-15

a s.-sAA violelL aeaths are reported ta tie polieeSand the District Attor- nsg rhe District Attorney makes m Investigation and brings Q sus- pset before magistrate. The mag istrate may hold the defendant for the grand jury Ii the jury indicts, the suspect is held for trial
 Photos and finaerprints are ta- ken at the scene of the crime, Then the body is ordered to the morgue Tor further examination and an autopsy, and the findings are dic- .aLed to an official stenographer.
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SUMMONS

Today's News Today-Empire.
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E:YMO0NE:RS
 ABOARD GORGAS

SEATTLE. Jan. l5.-Aboard the Gen. w. c. Gorgas sailing for AL aska at noon today is John Neu- bauer, of Anchorage, and his bride, the former Christine Wallaeker.
 The two met aboard the steamer Northwestern enroute north last October. They were married last Saturday.
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Try an Empire sd.
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All Accidents AvoidabIe, Police Judge Says

LEXINGTON, Ky, Jan. 15. - Lexington's new police judge, Tho mas J. Ready, who once was a pro- fessional mind reader, is bearing down on traffic offenders on the theory that all accidents are avoid able.
 If We are careful enough we can stop them," he contends.
 In his first month Judge Ready collected more than S4000 in fines by stringent enforcement of traffic laws.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-15

An increase in gold imports and decrease in silver imports were re- ported by the Commerce Depart ment for the week ending Novem- her {
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-15

Enrolment in the high school grades of Florida public schools have increased 1898 per cent over d 25-year period.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-20

as was the case last session, though
this estimate may be subject to re-
vision in the Light of future develop
mentS.
The administrations highway reor-
ganization bill, the bill to set UP a
j2500O advertising fund for North
Carolina, a maximum hour law, the
tax and the school machinery acts
are among the more important bills
now in committee and almost ready
for consideration
Friday Representative Victor S
Bryant, introduced a series of bills
aimed at better housing and slum
clearance They went to the finance
group, of which Mr. Bryant is chair
man. These will have to be added tc
the list of must legislation yet to be
taken up.
But all in all, it appears that ad-
Journment is now a matter of less
than month. 1t would be shock il
the solons spend All Fools day in Ra
leigh.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-20
Jr. High Students
Present Unusual
History Project

The sixth grade history classes of
the Henderson Junior high school pre-
sented an interesting project under
The dictatorship of Mrs. A. H Moore
in the class. room yesterday with a
arge number of parents, teachers and
children from all sections of the city
school system in attendance to view
he excellent exhibit on EARLY Life
in North Carolina.
Around the walls of the room were
pictures drawn free-hand, cut work
md colored scenes which told the
tory of the state in it's progress from
he DAYS of the first settlers up to
he state in it's progress from the
DAYS of the first settlers up to the
period of the War between the States.
Augmenting these pictorial displays
were tables of articles illustrative of
the times, some being treasured heir
looms of the pupils and some having
been fashioned by the pupils them
selves from wood and other mate
rails. These exhibits included weav-
ing, printing, pottery: china, wearing
apparel, furniture. houses Vehicles,
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-20

vigorous local option elections as a
result.
The Senate took up the revenue bill
which is being considered with con-
siderable speed, though not with the
record-breaking rapidity that marked
its passage through the House.
On second reading the maximum
SIS tax on any one article and the
minimum sale subject to tax of ten
cents. went by the boards, itut it is
thought more than likely that these
provisions will be restored before the
Senate is through with the bill.
On the House side there wasn't so
much important legislation consider
ed on the floor, but committees con-
tinued to work long and faithfully,
and practically every leading measure
yet to decided is almost ready to come
out of committee for floor considera-
zion.
In addition, local bills in a flood
tide not previously attained during
the session, have been introduced, re-
ported out of committees and passed
on the floor, On Friday the number
of bills introduced was, nearing the
five hundred mark, a figure still far
short of that set in the 1885 legisla-
ture when the last-numbered House
bill was 1907.
It now seentG decidedly unlikely
that more than two-thirds as many
bills will be introduced in the House
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-20
RIGID RULES FOR
FIREARMS SOUGHT
Every Owner of Weapon
Would Be Required To
Register With Clerk
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b. Raleigh, Feb. 20-Everybody now
owning disable pistol revolver or
machine gun in the State of North
Carolina, and every one hereafter &C
quiring a weapon of that type would
re required to register it at the clerks
office of his home county, and to OBJ
tain a permit to own it, under pro-
visions of a Statewide measure intro
duced by Representative John Sprunt
Hill and J. S. Moore, of Pitt. and Dave
Dellineer, of CASTOR
Sponsors of the bill feel that it
would limit possession and sale of
these firearms, so readily available
for gangster purposes, to those who
have a legitimate reason for posses
sion. They believe, too, it would make
it would make it much easier on law
enforcement officers to trace owner
ship of weapons which might be us
ed in crimes committed in the State.
Opposition to the measure is likely
to develop among those representa-
tives who feel that law violators
would pay no attention to it while
law abiding citizens, whose only pur-
pose in having firearms of this type
s self-defense and protection of pro-
perty, would be put to unreasonable
trouble
The bill would require present own
ers of pistols, revolvers and machine
guns to register them with the clerk
of court within sixty days after rati-
ficationI Future acquisitions would
be registered within 10 days. and sub
sequent sale, transfer or pledge would
be reported within five days.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-20
Noted Garden Authority
Lectures To Large Group

ham, Mrs. Alex Cooper and Mrs. K.
l.. Durton.
The ladies assembly room of the
church was beautifully decorated in
spring shrubs and early flowers and
tall baskets of japonica formed a set
ting for the screen on which were
shown the colored slides that illus
trated Mrs. Banghart's splendid lee
cure.
A number of out of town guests
were present yesterday including Mrs.
Clyde r. Hoey, wife of the governor,
Mrs. H. R. Totten, of Chapel Hill,
president of the North Carolina Gard
en- Club, Mrs. R. l.. Mcmillan, of Ra-
leigh, vice president, and Mrs. Hanst,
Of Chapel HILL and Mrs: c. S. Black
Of Wake Forest, also officers of the
State Garden Club.
There were other guests from Cha
pei Hill, Wake Forest, Raleigh, War
renton, Middleburg and Townsville.
Tea was served by the members of the
Garden Club.
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introduced a bill to exempt orphans of
war veterans from paying tuition at
State institutions.
Fifty-Six legislators passed 38 bills
at perfunctory meetings
The House adjourned in honor of
Mrs. John Gray Blount, of Washing
ton, N. c., mother of Representative
Blount, of Beaufort, who died this
morning.
The local option liquor bill was not
ratified into law but probably will be
Monday.
The Senate sent to the House the
measure re-enacting present laws au-
tho Ching four special superior court
judges.
The Senate also approved joint re-
solutions adopted by the House to
>:cea.e a commission to celebrate the
150th anniversary of the signing of
the Federal Constitution, and asking
North Carolina Congressman to sup
port the Bulwinkle bill for coinage of
a special coin to commemorate the
signing of the Mecklenburg Declara-
ton of independence.
Senators voted to meet at 2:3O Mon
day afternoon to resume work On the
biennial revenue bill and proposal
sales tax in lieu of the House-approv-
ed three percent levy with basic foods
exempted.
Representatives do not meet again
until 8 o'clock Monday night.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-20

kitchenware and other articles of a
type peculiar to early times.
Miss Josephine Newell acted as mis-
tress of ceremonies and introduced
the pupils who spoke on various
phases of the early life of North
Carolinians.
Dressed in appropriate costumes
the following pupils took part in the
program: Miss Katherine Legg, who
tolq, of early school days; Arthur
Webb, description of Colonial dress
Miss Viola Mae Hoyle recounted the
modes of early travel; Miss Jacque.
line Wester described the types of
early homes; Miss Ernestine Smith
gave a splendid account of slavery
quarters and customs of farm life;
and Walter Aston told of different
kinds of furniture used by the settlers
during the period.
In charge of the tables whereon
were placed the exhibits were Misses
May Garland Tolson, Vesta Wester,
Edith Brown, Maria Legg, Clyde Lee
Thorn, James Archer Johnson, Ran
dolph Mills and Ray Goodrich.
The project was opened in the early
morning of Friday and was inspect
ed through the day until late in the
afternoon with the program being
presented to 10 separate groups.
High praise was accorded Mrs.
Moore for her activities in sponsor
ing the project and especial common
dation went to those pupils who emit
cred original drawings, cut work and
5elf-made articles, many of which
showed real talent.