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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-07-29
Jury Out Less
Than Two Hours
For Verdict
Found Guilty
On First Degree
Murder Charge

Deliberaiing less than two hours.
a Jury OF eight men and four wo-
men returned first degree MUIR
der charge against Ralph Allen,
2o-year-old killer OF two women.
Chewing gun as he sat in the
prisoners box, Allen. who hobbled
into court on crutches. was ex-
pressionless as he listened 10 the
Jurors send him 10 prison for the
remainder OF his life for the fatal
stabbing OF Jane Reddix, May rs.
Because OF the jurors verdict, il
is mandatory that Judge John p.
Scallen. who heard the case, sem
tence him to life imprisonment.
Judge Scallen referred the case
10 the probation department and
the psychopathic department. lie
Will sentence Allen next week
Assistant Prosecutor Martin
Paulsmo said that warrant would
not be issued against Allen for the
killing OF James mother. Mrs.
Grace Reddix This Paulsmo said.
would be held in allowance 10
Illustrate any attempt OF the pri-
soner to gain HIS freedom.
Only witness
Allen. the only witness for the
defense. took the stand and told
Of the killing. Without the least
hesitation. Allen who carried 203
pounds OF hard flesh on his better
than six-foot frame at the time,
told Of the gruesome crime.
Allen said that he was living on
the couch In the front roch when
Jane. sitting on tho back porch.
called him. He said that when he
went out on The porch Miss Red
dix said Before you forget II. !
want two dollars for a bingo party
tonight.
We VIII Quit
He said he told her that he had
Just given her some money, and
would not give her any more.
III YOU can't give me the money
we will quit Allen said Miss Rcd
dix rejoined. He charged that she
then slapped him
Allen said that he had picked up
the hunting knife during the argr-
ment. and when she slapped him.
he stabbed her There were 10 stab
wounds in her body.
He said that Mrs Grace Reddlx,
mother OF Jane, heard her daueh-
ter's scream. and came downstairs
from the second floor where she
had been taking bath.
Tells Different story
Mrs. Reddix. according 10 Allen
grappled with him. and during the
tusslc. he dropped the knife which
was picked up by Mrs. Reddix. II
was while he was trying 10 disarn
her that he was cut in the palm oil
his left hand. he testified.
Lieutenant OF Detectives George
r. Branton. OF the Homicide Squad
testified that he had talked with
Allen shortly after the murder Of
the two ,b,men. and the prisoner.
then in Receiving hospital. told hin
that he went out on the hack porch
and told Jane that he was going tC
kill her. Thinking that he was kid.
ding. she had told him 10 get away
before slap you
Lieutenant Branton said Allen
had told him that he was angry
with Jane and her mother because
they snubbed him. He grabbed hel
and dragged her into the kitchen
and stabbed her. He later dragged
the body into the front room.
Allen said that he fell out Of tho
third floor window while attempt
ing to discover the cause Of com
motion near the side OF the house
This was after police had been
called, and officers were In the
house
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-07-29

Continued on page II
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1939-08-10
Announce Merit
System Exd1ns

The committee on examina-
tionS for the state of Montana,
Department of Public Welfare,
announces that examinations
are to be held for the purpose
of establishing registers of ell
gibles for filling vacancies as
they occur in the state and
county Departments of Public
Welfare.
The examination will be CIV
en- on September %, 1889. and
are tentatively set for Billings,
Bozeman, Butte, Glasgow, Great
Falls, Havre, Helena, Kalispell,
L~ewistown, Miles City, and Mis-
Soula.
The tests are open for male
and female citizens of the Uni
ted States who are legal resi-
dents of the state of Montana.
To be appointed to a vacancy,
the person must be in good
physical condition. A physical
examination may be required
before appointment.
Applicants may secure blanks
by calling or writing to the
State Department of Public
Welfare, Helena, Mont. Appli-
cations for examinations must
be returned to the Committee
on Examinations, State Depart
ment of Public Welfare, Helena,
Mont, postmarked not later
than midnight, September 2,
1899.
A detailed statement of typi-
cal duties and minimum quail
fications required for acceptance
of applications for each exam
ination and concerning the
scope of examinations may be
secured from the Committee on
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1939-08-10
CIVIL SERVICE A

The U. S. Civil Service COM
mission announces am open
competitive examination for op-
orator ditch cleaner) for filling
the vacancy in the U. S. Indian
irrigation service for duty on
the Grow Indian irrigation pro-
ject at Crow Agency, Mont.
Wages are to be from $500
to $500 a day. The employment
will be seasonal, eight to nine
months yearly.
Applications must be on file
whit the manager, eleventh U.
S. Civil Service district, Federal
Office building, Seattle, Wash,
not later than August q, 1899.
Full information and an ap-
plication blank may be obtained
from the project engineer, Grow
Indian irrigation project, Grow
Agency, Mont; the secretary OF
the board of U. S. Civil Service
examiners, post office, Billings,
Mont, or Red Lodge, Mont, or
Sheridan, Wyo., or the manag-
err, eleventh U. S. Civil Service
QlSLrlCC, O1l1CS Ou1IOAAA6
Seattle, Wash.
The United States Civil Ser
vice Commission has announced
an examination for the position
of pile driver operator.
This examination is being
held for appointment in the
Omaha engineer district to fill
positions on the Missouri river
improvement work. ,
Applicants must be at least
10 but under so years of age,
Male appliances are desired for
this examination.
Applications for this position
must be filed with the Secre-
tary, Board of U. S. Civil Ser
vice Examiners, U. S. Engineer
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1939-08-10
TIRELESS TIRE MAKER

Every year about 200 Ameri-
can bicycle riders earn their
living whizzing nowhere at a
terrific speed. They are the six
day bike racers, and their safety
depends largely on the skill of
a red-headed girl from New
ark, N. j., named Virginia Bail
ey. She makes their tires-more
than 1000 a year-which she
ships to all parts of the world.
Without machinery, but with
the help of her husband and
one assistant, she weaves the
cotton thread into a firm fabric,
cuts and cements the tissue-thin
rubber into a small inner tube,
and applies several coats of
rubber cement to complete the
job. Then the tire is good for
5000 miles.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1939-08-10
STATE N FIFTH

According to a report from
Washington, D. c., the Mon
tana internal revenue bureau
was fifth highest among all 48
states in the collection of taxes
and checking cases during the
fiscal year ended June 80. Dur
ing the year, each of the 16
deputy collectors in the state
collected an average of $1s434
in deficiencies monthly and dis
posed of 104 cases.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1939-08-10
Household Hint

Because soy beans contain 50
much protein and fat, they are good
when fried in deep fat and sailed,
and served like sailed nuts. Any Of
the good table varieties Of soy beans
may be used. Wash and soak the dry
beans overnight, then drain and
spread them out at room tempera-
ture until the surface is dry. Fry a
few at a time in deep fat at $50 de-
grees F. for from eight to ten min
utes. Drain on absorbent paper and
sprinkle with salt while still warm.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1939-08-10

Examinations, State Department
of Public Welfare, Helena, Mont.
Applicants who do not meet the
minimum requirements will not
be given the written tests.
The examination will be Civ
en- for the positions of junior
casexorker, senior caSeworker,
child welfare worker, and stem
ographic work.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1939-08-10
Household Hint

Using a good grade Of furniture
oil to polish the enameled surfaces
of kitchen cabinets is a help to one
housewife, she declares. After wash
ing them, each week she polishes
them briskly with a little Of tho
polish oil until lustre is restored.
She rubs the oil in thoroughly, to
avoid any dust catching film being
left on.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1939-08-10

MODESTY-
An Item in the Humboldt
Standard in 1897 tells of the
modesty of the girls of south
eastern Nebraska. It states that
a young lady in Auburn refused
to wear a chatelaine watch at
tached to her person because the
watch had hands; a girl in Sa-
lem wore homespun mittens so
that she need not extend her
hands to her affianced in I'M
dressed kids; one of the girls
in TecumSeh locked herself in
her room whenever a brass band
paraded on the street so she
would not see the drum major
in his bear-Skin.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1939-08-10
PLANTING G

The state fish and game de-
partment last week had planted
nearly 1000, 900 four-to-six-inch
trout as the beginning of its
annual fall planting operation,
according to Game Warden
James A. Weaver. The trout
were held in hatcheries since
last fall. During the remainder
of August and in September the
department will plant the
smaller fish raised at the nine
state hatcherieS.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1939-08-10
TO OPEN OFFICE

The Republican state central
committee will open a permanent
office in either Great Falls or
Helena about the first of Sep
TENDER, according to E. K Chea-
die, Jr., of Shelby, state chair
man. Cheadle said it is probable
the office will be in Helena
about six months prior to the
1910 campaign.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1939-08-10

Office, 1709 Jackson ST.. Omaha,
4.eor.. not later than August
80, 1899.
Full information may be OBJ
tanned from the office men,
toned above; from the Secre-
tary, Board of U. S. Civil Ser
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1939-08-10

vice Examiners, Post Office, at
any first or second-claSs post
office within the Omaha, Nebr.,.
Engineer District; or from the
Manager, Eighth U. S. Civil
Service District, Post Office and
Custom House, st. Paul, Mimi.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1939-08-10
RATE CUTS

The state railroad and pub
lie service commission has ap-
proved what were termed Sub
Istantial" reductions made by
the Mountain States Power
company in rates charged fol
electricity at Baker, Ismay, Pie.
vna, Forsyth and Rosebud.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1939-08-10
POPULATION GAINS

The population at the state
penitentiary at Deer Lodge
climbed from 522 at the be-
ginning of July to 531 at the
end of the month, according
to a report by Warden Theo-
dore r. BergStrom.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-07-20

areas north of Juneau entirely too prevalent Pos
sibv most of the offenses merely arise from thought
essness or mpulsveness but in any event the results
are distinctly bad and greatly to be regretted.
A few wears ago elaborate markers placed or
our highways trails and scenic and historic spots
Practically all of them have been ruined by promscu
Gus shooting and being replaced with simpler
less expensive signs that do not shater so readily under
rifle fire The marking and soaring of posts and
walls the carving of initials tables and benches
and the hacking of nearby trees have deracted I'M
measurably from the beauty of rustic picnic shelters
These are simply few of the many evidences OF mis-
guided outdoor activities which we see on every hano
when we spend the day in our surrounding forests
These acts show lack OF appreciation and respect
for those things which the pleasure OF our Local
people and the admiration of our many visitors
Let us treat kindly these things that give us en-
joyment Let each Of us appoint himself persona
guardian of our local outdoor recreational faclues
Let us take sort of pledge: to give the camper o.
picnicker who follows fair break for GOOD Tune
to confne our choppng and whiting to wood thai
is going the campfire; to leave our Fairgrounds
as clean as or cleaner than we found them; to burr
the picnic refuse before leaving the spot to drown Out
the last live Goals of our fires and thereby avoid the
danger of forest CONGREGATIONS
Let us afford to these publicly owned recreatona
features and areas the care We would If they
were our personal property The Forest Service ant
other public agencies that take the lead in developing
recreatonal use and in maintaining the roadside
beauty of our highways and trails should be giver
this convincing evidence that their work is publicly
appreciated.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-07-20
American Maneuvers
Cincinnati Enquirer)


Although puny in contrast to the gigantic maneu-
vers of Europes mass armies American summer
rnaneuvers will be the most ambitious on record In
particular the problem be worked out in the vicinity
of Plattsburg, N Y will represent an unusual con-
centration of American soldery. Some $4,000 troops
will be engaged chiefly national guard units from
New York and New England, along with several bril-
yades from the regular army
Commencing in mid -August-about the traditional
ime for wars to start abroad-the mock in New
York State will be primarily test of the relative
effectiveness of numbers against highly mechanzec
nits This is the central dispute of most of the con-
sroverses among military strategists today.
Rugged country has been chosen with the idea OF
putting the mechanical cavalry brigade Of the regular
army into the most difficult of conditions There
not horse in the entire brigade. Pitted against this
unit with its ura-modern equipment will be the lois
Cavalry from the New York National Guard, which
is cavalry with a right to that name.
The Plattsburg exercises also will provide chance
test equipment under field conditions, notably
the fourteenton rubber tired howitzers behind new
type of motor truck Mobility, more than any other
factor in a war machine be tested with accuracy
IN practice maneuvers.
Neither the timing nor larger scale of the summer
1naneuyers needs to suggest any extraordinary pre-
caution any political link with foreign embroil-
on larger scale unquestionably because the
wgr.d IN which live today carries more sinister
threat to our country to every other.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-07-20

FEDERAL WORKS AGENCY, Pub
lie Roads Administration, July 10,
1889. Sealed bids will be received at
the office of the Public Roads Adj
ministration, Federal and Territor-
ial Building, Juneau, Alaska, until
8 o'clock a. M, August 10, 1899, for
the resurfacing of the Wrangell
Highway, Wrangell- Shoemaker Bay
section, involving 1000 GU. yds.
crusher run bottom course, 5000 GU.
yds. crusher run top course, 500 GU.
yds. supplemental crushed stone.
Where plans and specifications are
requested deposit of $1,000 will be
required to insure their return with
in 80 days after opening of bids.
Checks shall be payable to the
Treasurer of the United States.
Plans and specifications may be ex-
amined at the Public Roads Admin
istration, Federal and Territorial
Building, Juneau, Alaska, and As
sociated General Contractors of
America, Arctic Club Building, Sc
attic, Washington. Bid blanks may
be obtained at the office of the
Public Roads Administration, Jul
neau, Alaska. M. D. WILLIAMS,
District Engineer. adv.
First publication, July 10, 1889.
Last publication, July 81, 1889.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-07-20
cHoroscobe
The stars incline
but do not compel
FRIDAY. JULY 81, 1889

In the early hours today benefic
aspects rule positively, according tc
astrology. Later, adverse influences
become active until evening.
Large investments should be
stimulated under this planetary gov
eminent which presages wide inter-
Ast in important enterprises TO be
aunched in the autumn.
For the President of the United
States and other powerful Ameri-
cans there are signs encouraging
extensive plans for the national well
fare.
There is a sign presaging organ
zed movements on large scale.
Harmony in national aims is fore
,ast, although there will be the
usual faultfinders.
Building continues under the best
possible direction of the stars. As
homes multiply, cities will be beau
flied. Thus American citizens will
express their confidence in the flu
ure of the nation.
Expansion of all branches of de-
tense is prophesied. Army. navy and
aviation forces will improve ire
mendouSly before autumn. when the
stars indicate a movement of impor-
lance.
Reliance on treaties or agreements
should not be too confident. the
seers warn. Sudden changes in in
sernational a1ignments are forecast
Women should attend to house
hold task and domestic interests
oday. Diet is of major importance
lnder this CONFORMATION.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
he augury of a year of more than
average good fortune. Novel meth
IDS of assuring steady incomes are
Indicated for women.
Children born on this day will be
highly sensitive, clever and criti-
al. These subjects of Cancer may
nave Leo traits that add force to
character and assure success.
Copyright, 1880
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-07-20
ROME BERLIN-W ASHINGTON

Unquestionably the position of the United States
and of all democraces has been weakened materially
by the Senates victory yesterday the President
and Secretary of State the neutrality issue.
If major war should engulf Europe, this country
may or may not be able keep out of it. Most real
stic observers bet on the mot" alternative
But if such a war can prevented, Americas
hazard disappears. Obviously cannot be drawn
into conflict which does not materialize.
Therefore, it is plain sense and enlightened self
interest to direct American policy toward the pre-
vention of in Europe, anywhere else.
This is what the Roosevelt administration
striving to do Now its hands are tied by the COM
pulsory arms embargo which the House last week
voted the Bloom neutrality bill and the refusal
of Senate leaders allow further action neutrality
this session
The embargo idea, of course has many supporters.
They presumably sincere in their belief that iso
lation is possible and will protect America
In this connection it is surprising to find man
SO well acquainted with world affairs Herbert
Hoover preaching the same isoationist doctrine as
the congressional rabbe rousers who think it makes
votes to the flag and twist the British lions tail
1t is an issue too serious to be determined political
grounds
The masters of Germany and Italy were delighted
when our House voted the embargo. They were
delighted again yesterday when the Senate had its
way President Roosevelt and Secretary of State
Hull unquestionably the two best informed men in
America on the subject of international relations.
Should war come in Europe between the Hitler
and the anti-Hitler groups, the Anglo French navy
would control the coasts The NaziFascst bloc could
not buy American arms even if they were for sale.
So an embargo hurts only the democracies. Does any
reasonable American believe that the peace of this
nation will be helped by additional trumphs for the
European dictat0rsP Congress- has in effect made
America silent partner in Nazi aggression.
We do not believe the American people want this
Recent Gallup polls indicated strong majority IN
favor of legislation to permit sale of materials
TO England and France
An American policy which helps the designs o.
the dictators batters at the bulwarks of this nato
peaceful future.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-07-20
The Unknown Swimmer
Philadelphia Record


There is little story in the papers about Danlsh
girl named Jenny Kammersgaard-just little story
Jenny swan 48 46 miles last week in futile effort te
cover the 83 miles between Zealand and the DANISH
coast Last summer, Jenny swan the 81 miles from
Gedser Denmark to Niegenhagen, Germany
Most points at which the English Channel has
been spanned by swimmers are a much shorter dis
lance nor is the Baltic less cold and difficult
Yet only few years ago there were columns
and columns and columns and columns about the
English Channel swimmers both male and female.
Jenny it seems, was born too late. The style has
passed her by She could eat few goldfish and wiz
more fame than by swimming nearly so miles. She
may have the courage the endurance and the skill
of the greatest of the channel swimmers but for all
the world cares she might just as we'll be good at
archery make samplers
Many may never a picture of Jenny KAN
mersgaard But we salute her anyway. Whether
she has a publicity man or not 48 miles are 48 miles.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-07-20

FEDERAL WORKS AGENCY. Pub
lie Roads Administration, July II,
1899 Sealed bids will be received
at the office of the Public. Roads
Administration, Federal and Terri-
torial Building, Juneau. Alaska, I'M
til 8 o'clock A. M, August 10, 1889,
for reconstructing and improving the
Glacier Highway, Salmon Greek
Bridge Section, Alaska Forest Road
Project 2-A9, located within the
Tongass National Forest, First Ju-
dicial Division, Territory of Alas
"a, involving 1000 Gu. yds. unclas-
lifted excavation, 100 Gu yds. struc-
ure excavation, 10000 Gu yds. I'M
classified borrow, 5,400 Gu. yds. rock
borrow, 1900 Gu. yds. crusher run
,ottom, 600 Gu. yds. crusher run
OPP, % Gu. yds Glass A concrete,
: j8 Gu. yds. Glass B concrete
"a Gu. yds. Glass D. concrete,
AZ Gu. yds. Glass S concrete, 10000
! lbs. reinforcing steel, $1,000 lbs.
structural steel, HIPS lin TT. Red
wood timber culverts, 81 M. Fit. B. M.
| Redwood timber culvert headWalls.
Where plans and specifications are
requested a deposit of $1,000 will
be required to insure their return
within 80 days after opening of bids.
Checks shall be payable to-. the
Treasurer of the United States.
Plans and specifications may be ex-
amined at the Public Roads Admin
lstration, Federal and Territorial
Building, Juneau, Alaska, and As
ISOLATED General Contractors of
America. Arctic Club Building, Sc
attic, Washington. Bid blanks may
be obtained at the office of the Pub
lie Roads Administration, Juneau,
Alaska. M. D. WILLIAMS, District
Engineer. adv
Publication dates, July 19-20-21,
1899.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-07-20
M o d E r M
ETIQUETTE.
By Roberta Lee

@. just how should a man lift
stiff hat when tipping it to a
woman?
A. The hat should be taken by
the brim, directly in front, lifted
enough to escape the head slightly,
then brought forward a few inches.
@. When one is smoking at the
table, in a public dining room, and
there is no ash tray, it is all right
to use his plate or a saucer for his
ashes?
A. 1t is much better to ask the
waiter for an ash tray
@. How should a woman write
her full name after the death of
her husband?
A. The same as always; Mrs.
Paul Wilson, or Martha Brown Will
son.