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The Washington times., 1938-05-21

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So grave was the situation that
Viscount Halifax, British foreign
secretary, rushed back to London
from the country for conferences.
Coinciding with the Czech crisis
was the rift between France and
Italy. with the latter demanding
that the French frontier be closed
to the flow of arms and ammuni-
ton toward government Spain.
Czechoslovakia and France, it
was alleged in Berlin and Rome,
are being used as stepping-stoneS
for the shipment of Soviet muni-
tions to Barcelona and Valencia.
Konrad Henlein, leader Of the
Sudeten Germans, and Reichs-
fuehrer Hitler were both in
Munich, where they repeatedly
conferred.
The London Standard said Hit
Ter plans to have Henlein pro.
claim for the Sudetens after the
elections, abolishing the frontiers
between German CzechoSlovakia
and the Reich.
The Washington times., 1938-05-21
ROSE LANGDON,
BITTER, Wants
TO TELL STORY
Estranged Wife to
Hide From Mate
BY CARROLL PEEKE

Copyright, 1888. by Washington Times.)
Mrs. Rose Veronica Langdon,
estranged wife Of Robert Langdon,
the former Washington policeman
now on trial for the murder of
Beulah Limerick, the "sky High
Whoopee Girl" seven years ago,
today in an exclusive interview
with The Washington Times ex-
pressed bitterness because of her
inability to testify against him.
Barred from taking the witness
stand to give evidence against her
husband, Mrs. Langdon left
Washington last night to return
to New York, where she hopes to-
be able to hide from Langdon.
FEAR, HATE IN VOICE
There was fear and there was
hate in her voice as she talked
with this reporter, and gave de-
tails of the testimony she had ex-
pected to give on the stand.
Those details may not be made
public, since the trial B. still on
and since Mrs. Langdon was
haired from the witness stand
under that section of the Law
which prevents husband or wife
from revealing confidential infor-
nation against the other.
ct cannot understand why
they would not let me testify
said Mrs. Langdon. II could
have told plenty. Don't they
want this case solved? I was
ready to give plenty Of infor-
nation.
II know who killed Beulah
Limerick. But they wouldn't
let me talk"
PLANS TO MOVE HOME
''I'm going back to New York.
my home. I'll have to move to
some different section of town,
and perhaps change my name
Continued on Page 3, Col. s.
The Washington times., 1938-05-21
LelUis Cheered and Rugged
At office Workers Meet

enthusiastic ones Rugged him.
To a reporter, who wanted to
know is he had been crying during
his speech, Mr.. Lewis responded: {:
Don't be silly! Sweat-my
boy-sweat. It's a hot day."
The country, Mr.. Lewis said, is
not discouraged, but is looking for
ward to the time when every man
and woman would have a Job.
The United Office and ProfeS-
sional Workers have a membership
of $4,000 workers,
The Washington times., 1938-05-21
IS Forest Fires
Alarm Quebec

QUE B e c, Quebec, May 81
QN.SO-With IS forest fires re-
ported in three days in Western
Quebec, an army of 4,300 men
patrolled forests Of the province
today to prevent blazes which
might result in millions of dollars
damage. Abitibi and the entire
Western Quebec district is as dry
as tinder and officials are appre-
henSive. .
The Washington times., 1938-05-21
BOurdet ScOffs
At Theater Duel

PARIS, May 21.-Edouard Bour-
det, administrator of the Comedie
Franchise, wounded in the arm in
q duel with Playwright Henry
Bernstein, angrily protested the
ruling of the referee ending the
fight. He explained:
"Why, that was nothing but
a theater duel!"
The Washington times., 1938-05-21

John L. Lewis. CIO leader,
brought the house down this morn
ing in a brief speech before sew
eral hundred members Of the
United Office and Professional
Workers holding their three-day
convention at the Burlington Ho
tel.
Members, all Of the white col
lar class" crowded around Mr.
Lewis to shake his hand or pat
him on the back. A few more
The Washington times., 1938-05-21
Dog Shares Pillow,
So He Sues Wife

SAN DIEGO, Cal, May 21
GN.S0.-Sharing his pillow with
a dog was had enough. But when
David F. Williams wife slapped
and struck him in view of custom.
erS at the restaurant in which he
works, he sued for divorce.
Williams told the court he often
returned home from work at night
and found his wife's dog asleep
on his pillow. This, he pointed
out, was very "humiliating and
unhealthy"
The Washington times., 1938-05-21
Lubin Plans Labor
Survey in Hawaii

Isidor Lubin, chief Of the Bureau
of Labor Statistics, yesterday in
formed q House appropriations
subcommittee that he will send a
staff to Hawaii this summer If an
appropriation of $4,000 is granted
for labor survey.
The Washington times., 1938-05-21
Lake Tsana Pact
Reported In Rome

ROME, May 81 Q.N.s).-Un
confirmed reports circulated here
today that italy, Britain and
Egypt have signed special agree
ment under which italy will re-
ceive annual financial compensa-
ton in return for keeping hands
off" Lake Tsana, Ethiopian source
of the Blue Nile River.
The Washington times., 1938-05-21
LOST

BLACK scotty dog, male, tagged Monk.
Reward. 1902 Farragut st. n. W.
BOSTON BULLDOG. lost black. with
white collar to shoulder line; male: an.
svers to name "Jiggs'': vicinity of Goth
and Monroe SITS. N. E.; reward. Pot. 6394
1000 Monroe St. N. E.
ENVELOPE cont'g S14 by needy widow
u. NJ. Lynch, $50 11th St. N. =.
GLASSES, tortoise shell, lost. vicinity OF
courenbus Restaurant or L and N Sts.
n. W.: reward GEO. $3.50.
PURSE. black, at circus side show; permit
glasses, keys, etc. Rev. Ma. 1910. Br. LA
(Other Lost and Found Ads on
Page II, Col. 81
The Washington times., 1938-05-21
KILLS 27, ENDS LIFE

TOKYO, May 81 Q.NS0.-1n a
small town in Oyakama prefecture.
a 22-year-old Japanese youth ran
amok today with q fowling piece.
BY the time he finally turned
the weapon on himself, with fatal
effect, he had killed ~ persons
and wounded three.
The Washington times., 1938-05-21
Troops Clog Roads
Near Czech Border
By GEORGE LANGWELL

PRAGUE, May 81 G.NSJ.-The
western frontiers of CzechoSlovakia,
caught between the pincers Of
Germany and Austria, were upon
a virtual war footing today.
One class Of reserviSts, totalling
CONTINUED ON Page 2, Col 81
The Washington times., 1938-05-21
Europe Tension
At New High in
Row With NaZiS
Shooting of Two Germans Brings
Crisis; POWerS Alarmed


Killing Of two German farmers in Czechoslovakia,
coupled with troop movements both sides of the Czech
German frontier today brought about European crisis
forebodngy parallel to that preceding the German sez
ure of Austria. Provocative developments were
PRAGUE-Westen borders of Czechosovakia were
placed virtual war footing. Four classes of army
reservists called up All frontier Notifications
were manned 1--WE net afraid of the future" said
President Benes.
Tension High on Election Eve
The two Germans killed at Eger said Czecho official
bulletin tried to through police blockade Tension
high the of municipal elections which will
test the political strength of the 100000 Czech Germans
BERLN-Germany, through its controlled press warned
that the Prague " be held fully responsible for
all future developments The British ambassador made his
second call at the foreign office in "a hours and demanded to
know the meaning of reported German troop concentration
ION the Czech border. .ss.-
LONDON-A South African agency repOrted-zninus
confirmation in other quarters 80 persons killed in
futile Sudeten uprngs in IL Czech villages The belief pre-
vailed in official circles that German troops being
pared for quick invasion Of Czechosovaa in the event Of
serious clashes between Czech and Sudeens in tomorrow
The Washington times., 1938-05-21
TREASURY CONDITION

(I.N.S.) Treasury balance May
10: $2,676,952,496.2s; Internal
Revenue: $5,O32,O43.77: Customs
receipts: $13,910,96S.47; receipts.
$685., ,469, ,673: expenditures. &c.
767,O15, ,296.
The Washington times., 1938-05-21
PLANS TO MOVE HONII

I'm going back to New York.
my home. I'll have to move to
some different section of town,
and perhaps change my name
CONTINUED on Page 3, Col. s.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-24
TOWNSEND TO
 TAKE CASE TO
 HIGHEST COURT
Reaches Washington to Serve 30-day Sentence
 then Changes Mind

WASHINGTON, Feb. "A. - Dr. Francis E. Townsend, who came back to the National Capital City to serve 30 day jail sentence for contempt of Congressional Commit tee, announced he will appeal to the Supreme Court instead of going to jail
 The elderly advocate of old age pensions, stepped off the train and expressed his intention of serving out his sentence but after confer ring with Attorney Elisha Hansen, issued a statement saying he will let his case go to high court. ex- blaming the charge was so ''tremen- dous feel the case should be fought to the finish"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-24
EIkS Plan Gala Event for Next
 Wednesday Night
Past ExaltedRulers to Strut Stuff in Lodges Big
 Annual Winter Affair

Past Exalted Rulers Night has been set for next Wednesday night, March ?, by the Elks Lodge and arrangements are being made to make it one of the high spots of the Elks affairs for the winter. An elaborate entertainment program is being planned and in addition to initiation ceremonies nomination of officers for the ensuing year will be opened.
 Past Exalted Ruler L. w. Turoff is chairman of the committee Of Past Exalted Rulers who will have charge of arrangements, and serving with him are G. F. Freeburger, M E. Monagle, w.. P. Scott, J. H. Walmer and R. B. Martin.
 Unusual and interesting features of entertainment with eats and beer" is the promise of the com- mittee
 At last nights lodge meeting Chairman Turoff announced that the following past Exalted Rulers would occupy chairs for the gala event:
 Exalted Ruler, R. E. Robertson. Esteemed Leading Knight, J. H Walmer; Esteemed Loyal Knight M. E. Monagle; Esteemed Lecturing Knight, J. A. Hellenthal; Secretary c. P Jenne; Treasurer, H. E. Biggs Esquire, Walter P Scott; Inner Guard, J. L. Gray; Tiler, G. B. Rice Organist, L. w. Turoff Chaplain R B Martin; Alternate Delegate tt Grand Lodge, G. F. Freeburger Trustees. George Messerschmidt Henry Messerschmidt, Harry Sper, ling. V. w. Mulvihill, w. A. Holz. heimer, Billy Dickinson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-24
NEAR RECORD
 R A N FALL IS
 REPORTED HERE
2.27 Inches Falls in 24 Hours Roads Flooded by
 Downpour, Melting Snow

By noon today Juneau had exper- fenced the third heaviest 24-hour February rainfall in the 43-year his- tory of the weather records here, it was announced by the U. s. Wea- ther Bureau. From 12 o'clock noon yesterday to noon today total of 2.27 inches of rain had fallen. Of this amount 133 inches fell from 3:10 this morning to 1910 this af- ternoon. It was the second heaviest fall for nine-hour period on rec ord for February.
 Another record came near being broken as the temperature at l O. clock this afternoon stood at 51 de- grees above zero, within two degrees of the warmest weather ever record ed in February, the Weather Bureau said.
 The heavy rain, with the result ing melting snow caused flood con- ditions in many places. Road wash was reported in several places on the Glacier Highway and Lemon Creek was reported at flood stage One spot on the Douglas Highway was flooded and workmen were busy last night and today keeping the road open.
 Continued rainfall is forecast for tonight and tomorrow, a condition prevailing generally over Southeast Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-24
MINNIE SICK, OSCARS MAD,
 OUT THEY 60
Unhappy Couple Who Live in Sink Will Move
 to Creek

Strike up the funeral band and play the saddest strains for Minnie and Oscar are leaving, never more to return.
 They cannot get along with civ ilized bath tubs They cannot get along together, for Oscar is mean to Minnie. Maybe it is spring in the air.
 Minnie and Oscar are two trout about eight inches long who have been living in a running water aquarium in the Alex H ol d n household sink. Little Sandy Hold on brought them in last summer from a Douglas Island stream and Alex and Lorraine Holden nursed the finny couple to strength ano cententment
 They couldn't be sure about the sex, but Oscar was bigger so he was made man of the family. Minnie appeared dccile and sweet. She was mamma.
 With painstaking care, Lorraine Holden watched both her charge: grow She taught them to rise tt the surface and take food iron fingers, and she picked them III from the floor and scraped then cut from under the refrigerator when they leaped over the edge of the sink.
 It seems sad that the parting has come. Oscar, a young Dolly Warden, has displayed the cannibal proclivities of his specy and is bit ing mountain trout Minnie more than often.
 Minnie, not very we'll, today is padding in the vast reaches of the bathtub Oscar is glowering in the little sink aquarium when he isn't Hopping on the floor
 So Minnie and Oscar. because they cannot get along. will go back to their native haunts neither Lorraine nor Alex have the heart to eat them, even if Sandy would permit it.
 Strike up the funeral band again Play the saddest chords. Minnie and Oscar are heading for the last roundup in the civilized world o sinks and bathtubs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-24
MANY ARE PRESENT
 AT TRINITY GUILD
 PUBLIC CARD PARTY

Despite last nights heavy rain fall large crowd assembled for the public card party of the Trinity Guild which was marked by bridge, pinochle and one table of whist.
 Mrs M S. Reaber was winner of the first prize in bridge for women, with Mrs. Frank Harris, second :: John Newman won high for men, and Howard Thompson, second. In pinochle Mrs. Harry Lea was award- ed first prize; Mrs. George Grigsby, second; M. Hilliard won first prize for the men in pinochle, with Harry Lea winning second
 Mrs. John Jones and Mrs. E. M. Policy were co-chairmen of the event. and express appreciation for the cooperation extended to make the affair success.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-24
KING IS TO VISIT FRANCE DURING
 SUMMER, REPORT
Meeting g with Duke and Duchess of Windsor Is
 in Doubt, However

LONDON, Feb. 23.-France will be the host to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth for four days this summer during the first state visit of the couple to foreign country since their accession.
 An announcement issued at Buck ingham Palace said the king and queen had accepted an invitation from President Albert Lebrun of France to visit Paris from June 28 to July 1.
 During the stay, the king will unveil the Australian national war memorial at Villers-B -Bretonneux.
 Plans for the trip were arrang- ed carefully before the announce ment was made and speculation arose immediately whether the king and queen might be embarrassed because of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor who just have moved into a villa outside the French capital
 If the Windsors remain there, the royal visit will bring the broth CTS within easy access of each other for the first time since Ed wards abdication in 1886 and the accession of King George.
 We'll informed quarters said it was highly probable that arrange ments had been made in advance for the Windsors to be absent from France while that nation was pay ing homage to the British rulers.
 King George and Queen Eliza beth have ignored the Windsors- at least publicly-since the wedding last June and it was considered improbable that they would meet while the king and queen were surrounded with the pomp of a state visit.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-24
MRS. HUGH WADE
 ENTERTAINS FOR
 MRS. w. KIMBALL

For Mrs. William Kimball who with MT Kimball will leave for Ketchikan on March 3, Mrs Hugh Wade was hostess last evening at a dessert bridge party, given at the Wade residence on Basin Road
 Present for the affair were Mrs Wilbur Burford, Mrs. Helen Smith Cass, Mrs. Paul Judge, Mrs. Jack Metzgar. Mrs. J. Irvine Noble, Mrs W. M. Whitehead, Mrs. w. P. Blan- ton, Miss Pearl Peterson, Miss Jane Alexander, Miss Elisabeth Kaser the hostess and honoree.
 Mrs. Metzgar was winner of tho first prize. and Mrs Kimbal. wa. winner of the second prize.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-24
DINNER PARTY IS
 GIVEN BY COUNCILS

Dr. and Mrs. w. w. Council were host and hostess last evening at a small dinner party given at their residence in the Goldstein Building.
 Eight guests were present for the occasion which was followed by cards.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-24
.THIRTY-SIX
 SCOUTS MEET
American Legion Troop Receives Two More
 Applications

Thirty-six Boy Scouts turned out last night to two meetings in Juneau, 21 at the Norlite Troop meeting and Is at the American Legion Troop gathering.
 At the Norlite Troop, tests were conducted for Tenderfoot and Sec ond Class Scouts.
 Three Scouts received Tenderfoot badges in the American Legion Troop and two applications for membership were filed. Perry Tons
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-24
CHILD HEALTH
 MEETING HELD
Advisory Committee Makes Plans for May Day
 Health Program

A meeting Of the Advisory Com mittee of the Maternal and Child Health Division of the Territorial Department of Health was held last night at the office of the Terri torial Department of Health.
 Dr. w. w. Council, Commits sioner of Health, addressed the meeting with May, Day message. Mrs. E. M. Policy, Territorial May Day Chairman, gave a report of 1887 May Day activities and Mrs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-24

DANCE SATURDAY NIGHT
 With American Legion Auxiliary Elks Hall, Wesley Barrett's Orches. tra. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-24

Robert Bender was appointed Ter ritorial May Day Chairman for 1888.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-24
CANINE APARTMENT HOUSE

GREAT BEND, Kas.. Feb. 23.-- A dog kennel with all the comforts of an apartment hotel is being constructed at Mrs. John Thies' home
 The two-story structure will have AS apartments" electric liz h ts, water and. sewer system and pri- vate runways for the guests-the Thies' greyhounds. -'ss---s
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-24
FILE ARTICLES

Articles of incorporation have been filed with the Territorial Aud itor by the Cape Decision Fish Company of Burnett Inlet. Capital is listed at 60 shares of non-par and incorporators are A. R. Brue- ger, O. P Nergaard and Martin Kildall, all of Wrangell.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-24

Try an Empire ad.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-24
GOVERNMENT OVER FRANCE
 TO CONTINUE
Premier Proposal for Na- tional Union Cabinet
 Is Rejected

PARIS, Feb. 24.-French politi- cal parties have rejected the pro- posal of Premier Chautemps that his regime be replaced by Nation al Union Government. The Premier has resolved to carry on his pres ert Radical Socialist Government,
 The Premier, in making his pro- posal, said he was convinced Frances economic, social and diplo- matic troubles had reached point where they should be handled by a Cabinet representing all political parties. He was turned down in this however.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-24
ANCHORAGE FUR SALE BRINGS $1,600 RETURN

Net returns of $1,600 are reported from the fur sale held recently oy the Alaska Game Commission at the Anchorage Fur Rendezvous, 1t was announced by the commission today. The sale was of furs seized from game law violators during the past year.
 Furs sold included: Red fox, 15; beaver, 51; mink, 34; land otter, 8; blue fox, 2; white fox, 36; marten he eckpiece, 1 cross fox, 1; dressed marten, 1; beaver cape, 1; and drLs-Nd beaver, 2.
 Lode and placer location notices fo- sole at The Empire Office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-24

gaard, John Flobergsund, and Wal ter Fukuyama received Tenderfoot badges and Elroy Hoffman and Thomas Meade applied for mem bership.
 Lee Lucas was apointed Senior Patrol Leader in the American Le- zion Troop, Alvin Larson was ap- pointed Patrol Leader of Aurora Borealis patrol and Harley Turner was appointed Recreational Leader.
Evening star., 1938-06-01

had motives. Good ones. They owed
Harlan Bean money.
1t had been Aibee who summoned
the police. Capt. Howe and I and
Medical Examiner Field and a couple
OF photographers went out to the
Munroe place.
Albee met us at the door, and Capt.
Howe made him talk before we went
in to look at the body. 1t seems that
the butler had entered John Munroe' S
study at 8 O'Clock that morning, as
was his habit, and found Munroe
handcuffed to his own desk. Stimuli
taneously, Anna, the maid, had dis
covered the dead body of Harlan Bean
in another part of the house.
Capt. Howe led us into the study.
John Munroe was Still chained to his
desk and not acting very pleasant
about it.
Damn gou, Albee, why don't you
60 out and look around on the lawn
and find the key to these blankety
blank handcuffs?"
Il was just going, sir. when the
police arrived He started to leave,
but Howe stopped him. He nodded to
one Of the photographers and the
man disappeared.
What happened9" Howe asked
John Munroe.
How should know? I've been
chained here since o'clock this
morning" He became calmer. We're
having a house party. Last night
everyone got pretty tight and was
carousing around. About 8 o'clock
started for the kitchen to order Aibee
to bring in more liquor and someone
knocked me over the head. didn't
60 out, but darn near it. Whoever it
was carried me down here manacled
me to the desk. threw the key out the
window and left. I yelled my fool
head of, but no one heard. Then
remembered that Albee always came
in mornings to Straighten up the
room, and so resigned myself to wait.
I guess must have slept. That's all
I know"
THERE was an ash tray at Mum
roe's elbow filled to overflowing.
with cigarette stubs. There were ashes
scattered on the floor. The master
Of the house must have passed an
extremely unpleasant night.
Capt. Howe went outside and fol-
lowed him. Round up the guests"
he said, land herd them into the
study. I'm going to take a look at
the body" He nodded to Examiner
Field and they started along the cor
ridor. Just then the front door opened
and the photographer came in.
Found it," he said, exhibiting the
Evening star., 1938-06-01
BY Carlton James.

over the ash tray on Munroe's desk,
paying no attention at all to Num-
roe's demands to be liberated. The
guests sensed that something pretty
serious had happened. When ques-
toned they offered hesitating expla-
nations OF their whereabouts at 3
O'Clock that morning.
Had you been In your study during
the EVENING"" Howe asked Munroe.
mo, you fool! I've already told
you that. Now unlock these cuffs and
let me get up!"
Howe turned to Albee. when was
the last time you cleaned up in here?"
Last evening at o'clock / came
in to make sure everything was all
right"
Were there any cigarette stubs in
this ash tray?"
"No, sir. II there had been, would
have disposed of them"
Capt. Howe took half empty pack
Of cigarettes from his pocket. II
found these in Harlan Beans pocket"
he said, looking at Munroe. They're
special brand. A man who goes to
the trouble Of importing them wouldn't
be likely to smoke any Others"
Munroe scowled. "Well?'
well, there are some stubs Of this
brand in your ash tray"
MUNROE looked puzzled, then an
noyed. so what? What's 1t
all about? Bean gave me pack
age of his special brand this evening.
smoked them all while was hand
cuffed here last night. Is that un-
natural?"
Not at ALL" Howe smiled. But
1t Is unnatural for man to smoke IS
cigarettes In five hours time"
There was a moment of silence.
Munroe licked his lips and glared.
You killed Bean, Munroe. You
and he were in his study last evening,
probably talking business. You got
mad and shot him. No one heard the
shot because the study is 80 far re-
moved from the rest OF the house and
almost soundproof. Then you car
ried the body upstairs and left it and
came back here and handcuffed your
self to the desk and threw away the
key. You thought that would assure
your alibi. 1t might have except for
the cigarettes. II you smoked one
every 10 minutes for five hours steady
that would only amount to 80 stubs.
But you admitted yourself you slept
awhile. Also. where's the empty pack
from the special brand that Bean
gave you?"
Capt. Howe smiled thinly. tits the
most ingenious alibi it's been my
pleasure to run across" he repeted.
(Copyright, 1880