The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, January 23, 1932, Page 8

L T, { 1 e PISTOL BATTLE WAGED INFRONT OF BEHRENDS’J Cashier E;l-l:)ws Thief| After Assistant Yields Money (Continued rom Page One) been attracted to the scene by the shooting, going in the automobile with the injured man. Ralston was taken to the hos- pital in Mr. Metcalf's automobile. “Mrs. Metcalf and I were stand- ing at the paying teller's window when it was approached by the robber,” declared Mr. Metcalf. said: “‘Stand aside.’ “I thought he was playing some sore of joke. I replied, facetiously, ‘After us, you're first. “He then jabbed his pistols dlose to Mrs. Metealf and me, saying, ‘get out of tthe way or be shot” I realized he meant business. “‘We better step back, I told' He' ociated Press Photo i Leaves Agua Caliente This | |ing a new round trip flight record | |in 13 or 14 hours. He decided on Mrs. Metcalf, and we did. | Agatha Hoff Is one of those rars = FRANK HAWKS OUT TO MAKE - NEW RECORD Morning for Flight to Vancouver, B. C. AGUA CALIENTE, Mexico, Jan. 23.—Capt. Frank Hawks, attempt- to Vancouver, B. C., and back here, left this morning at 4:11 o'clock Capt. Hawks expected to com- plete the round trip of 2,600 miles the flight yesterday when he was advised perfect flying weather would be available along the coast. TWO HOURS TO OAKLAND OAKLAND, Cal, Jan. 23.—Capt. Hawks arrived here at 6:11 o'clock this morning and left shortly after ward for Portland, Oregon, on his flight to Vancouver, B. C., and re- turn to Mexico. by himself and walked to Mr. Met- B R DAILY ALASKA i AR o Daily Cross-word Puzzle ACROSS Solution of Yesterday's Puzzle 9. Propel too fa. 1. Caress 10. Italian coins 4. Garment LIAIP] 11 Poems 8. Composition A[VIA| 16. Slumber for one E[R| 19 Animals’ neck 12. Epoch = coverings 13. Glacial S 20. Book of the ridges Bible 14. Latin poet 21, Nostril 15. Plot DlY| 22. Decorations 17. Existed RIE| 24 Fabric 18. Ogle 26, Soft drinks 19. Small lakes IA|G| 29. Paradise 20. Poker term N|G| 30 Nuisance 23. Recompense 32. Canine 25. 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It is hoped that the trial trip of the North Star will be made to Juneau. It should be in com- mission early in March. The new vessel is 225 feet long, 32 feet in beam, and has a carry- ing capacity of 80 Otons. It has cold storage space for 2,000 raindeer carcasses, passenger accommoda- tions for 32, carries a crew of 22, and is strongly built. It is reported to be the largest vessel built on the Pacific Coast since wartime days. It is powered with 1500-h.p. full- Diesel McIntosh nad Seymour en- gines. It will install two 110-h. p. Atlas engines for auxiliary power ———t 1Y ]. AT THE HOTELS T . . Gastineau Alaskan Harry Nicholas, F. E. Mills, Ern- est Johnson, Paul E. Holden, Seat- tle; D. Martin, Petersburg; Michael Stanton, Tenakee. Zynda Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Bur- dick, E. Powers, Bessle Yurman, Juneau. —————— Salaries of 200,000 teachers in England will be cut 10 per cent. George Bros. 10,000 WORKERS ARE ON STRIKE Seventy -six Textile Mills Tied-up—Situation Most Tense AHMEDABAD, India, Jan. 23— Seventy thousand mill workers jstruck here today as a protest against one years imprisonment of the secretary of the Mill Hands' Union which was organized by Ma- haetma Gandhi. The strike has paralyzed 76 tex- tile mills. ‘The entire police force was caliei out when an attempt to burn the police station was frustrated. ‘The situation is tense. Al processions and meetings have been banned. “During the robbery, the hand-|ingiyiduals, a native born New kerchief that the thief used as 2| Yorker. And she doesn’t want to mask kept falling below his nose'leave. As a featured stage dancer, calf’s automobile. I rode with him to the hospital. I hope he gets MR v A P T - N FIVE DELIVERIES DAILY—10 and 11 am. and 2, 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. to be used in emergencies. “This is the first vessel ever built specially for use of our De- partment to facilitate its work in and he kept pushing it toward his eyes.” Mr. Cleveland also thought at first that the robber was perpetrat- | ing a joke. “I smiled when he first approach- ed the window,” narrated the pay- ing teller. “He pointed both his pistols at me. | “‘Dish it out,’ he directed. As i 1 showed some hesitation, he reit-| erated, ‘Dish it out and dish it out fast. “‘All right, old timer,’ I replied, and gave him nearly all the bills, | amounting to about $3,000. He stuffed them into his pocket and quickly backed to the door, and out of it." Heard Robber's Command “Immediately after Mrs. Bringdale called my attention to the robber, I heard his command at the tell- er's window. I took a .38 caliber Smith and Wesson revolver from a drawer of my desk, left my cage and walked around through the gate at the south end of the room into the customers’ lobby. The robber had worked quickly. By that time, he was backing toward the front door. I was holding my re- volver in my right hand behind my back. He did not see the weapon. He held a Lueger pistol in his right hand. Pointing the weapon at me, he commanded, ‘Don't fol- low me. Backed Out of Door “Opening the front door with his lert hand without turning around, he backed out of it. I followed close. Before he had descended the few front steps to the sidewalk, I opened the door and was on the top step. We were facing each other. Both our weapons were in plain sight. We blazed away al- most together. I jumped behind one of the front pillars as both he and she has a contract that stipulates that she does not have to go on tour | when the show leaves New Yotk |1 shot at each other again. Just I | pulled the trigger of my pistol for |the third shot Ralston, who had |come up behind ths robber, leaped on his back. My third shot hit Ralston in the neck. I think it was !the first shot that struck the rob- ber in the stomach. Recovered Stolen Bills “When the robber fell to the sidewalk, I took the few steps that separated us from each other, stoop- ed over him, took the stolen cur- rency from his pocket and returned the bills to the bank. “Soon after the sheoting, I visited the hospital, and was present when | the bullet that had lodged in Ral- ston was extracted from him. I was relieved greatly to learn he was not dangerously wounded. He is a brave man.” Mrs. Raltson was with her hus- band when he grappled with the robber. “We had been at the post office,” |she related. “Having walked south on Seward ' Street, we had reached its intersection with Third Street, when the robber, who had backed down the steps of the bank, just reached the sidewalk. He was shoot- ing his pistol, and shots were com- ing from the top of the steps. |My husband ran a few steps and jumped upon the back of the rob- ber. Both Fell to Sidewalk “Both tumbled to the sidewalk immediate’y. 1 retreated from Seward Street to the side of the bank on Third Street, getting away from the pistol fire. “When the shooting was over, I went to my husband. He got up !I__!IllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIlIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIHIIIIIII|||IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII__I T T T LU LU T T L NEW 6-PIECE Dancing, 9:30 to 1 BENEFIT DANCE TONIGHT ELKS BALL ROOM For the Benefit of the ELKS’ BOWLING TEAM A large attendance is desired Music By Hunter’s Serenaders DANCE BAND NI Admission $1.00 well quickly.” Mr. Eberhart who went with the robber to the hospital talked to him while the automobile was mak- ing the trip. “‘Just bury me in any old grave,’ the wounded man told me,” nar- rated Mr. Eberhart. “‘I took al chance and missed; that’s all’ hel said. He refused to give me a.ny} details about himself.” Telephone for Officers Immediately after the robbery | and shooting, employees of the bank telephoned to the United States Marshal's office and to Po- lice Headquarters. Deputy United States Marshal Donald E. Martin headed a group of deputies that hastened to the‘ bank. Chief of Police George Get—‘ chell and Police Patrolman George Griggs arrived at the same time. The officers questioned eye wit- nesses of the robbery and shooting and took as evidence the three pis- tols, Mr. McNaughton's .38 calibre Smith and Wesson and the robber’s .32 caliber Lueger and .38 caliber Colt. The officers then went to the hospital. They talked briefly with Ralston, but were unable to question the robber who was im- mediately taken to the operating | room. Regrets Escape of Banker Before he went into the operat-: ing room, however, he recognized the officers, and said: “Too bad, I didn't get that bank- er; that's all I'm sorry for. TId| like to riddle you fellows, too.” | The officers identified the robber | as William A. McGhee. He came to Juneau from Ketchikan last summer. In this city last June 6, he was fined $60 for violation of the Alaska Bone Dry Law. His Washington State police record the Territory,” the Governor said. L LT e | | illlli%; mE % CORE DRILLING ] Wl Mol el MEEE JEER AR dEEN JEERd GIVENCONTRACT, Veteran Alaskans to Do Work in Matanuska Coal Fields ANCHORAGE, Alacka, Jan. 23.— The Lynch Brothers, veteran Alas- ka drillers, have been awarded a contract for core drilling in the anthracite ridge area in the Mat- anuska coal fields in connection with the Government's efforts to develop tonnage for the Alaska Railroad. ‘The contractors expect to freight in 40 tons of equipment and sup- LYNCH BROTHERS *°'&is At Tonicar In the Elks’ ballroom tonight will be held the first of two dances, the proceeds of which will be used to help defray the expenses of sending the men'’s, and possibly the womszn’s, bowling team to Ketchi- kan next month. Judging from comparative scores in the recent telegraphic tourna- ment, the Juneau Elks have excel- lent prospects of bringing home the bacon for the first tfme in years. If sufficient money is raised, the ladies will also send a team to Ketchikan. Earle Hunter’s six-piece band of Serenaders will furnish the peppiest mausic of the season, and a large crowd is expeoted to attend. ————— A home for the care of aged woman teachers has been provided “Heretofore we have used ships turned over to us by someone else PHONES 92—95 Guess Who Wins We have received numerous replies to our Bridge Problem No. One. Remember we asked, “What should South lead and why?” A clear answer to “Why” is as important as the correct solution. There is nearly always a rule of play which if gener- ally followed gives a percentage in favor of the player. Persons with limited knowledge of BRIDGE might blunder into the proper play without'knowing why he did it. If there are a number of correct solutions the one who gives the clearest reason for the solution will win the prize; not one of our contestants has mentioned the rule of play. The rule of play, in this case, is that South should play West for the King and endeavor to retain the lead in South’s hand until the King is forced voluntarily or involuntarily. Our for at Columbus, Ohio, by a will books says that the 9 is the proper lead followed by the discard Pplies, bequeathing $75,000. 18 miles from Chickaloon. shows that in 1929 he was fined |mhey win in haull i $50 In Seattle; that e served | om of Peimy. 8 S0OU the EAST OF jail term in Port Angeles for vio- - C‘j .l v & lation of the National Prohibition | Act and that he served a sentence |, specia] shoot given in their honor Mr. and Mrs. were made honorary members of the Capitol City Gun Club. of 90 days at Port Townsend for smuggling Chinese into the United States. Behind in Room Rent IOKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 23.—At “Pepper” Martin For several months, he has been rooming at the Archway Apart- ments, conducted by Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Stanworth on Front Street. A search of his room revealed but few personal effects. One of the pillow cases had holes cut into it as if he had intended to use part of it for a mask. He was delin-!| SPUDS—Large unbroken best grade Yakima Spuds, 100 lbs. ............. GARNICK’S—Phone 174 quent in his room rent. Last evening, Mrs. Stanworth left | a note in his room notifying him | he would have to vacate unless he | paid his rent today. He had re-| celved the note, for it was not in his room this forenoon. The robber had not engaged in much, ¥ any employment since his acrival here, His suit was worn, but not very shabby. In the pockets of his clothes the officers found a woman's wrist watch and card case containing two gold crowns for teeth. The watch was engraved | “Edring, F. R. A. Omaha” The| NEW SPRING STOCK BEING UNPACKED Leader Department Store GEORGE BROS. card case bears the initials, “G. A. B2 Godkins Knows McGhee Miles Godkins, who operates a taxicab business here, knew Mc- Ghee in Seattle 17 years ago when they worked together in the Colon- jal Garage there. McGhee was in- terested in the ownership of the Tenth Avenue Garage in Seattle nine years ago. He was married, but he and his wife were divorced about three years ago. She is be- lieved to be living in Seattle. He has a brother, Alfred McGhee, residing in San Francisco. The officers are inclined to be- lieve that McGhee had an accom- plice in the bank robbery. The ac- complice is supposed to have stood watoh outside the building and to have run away when the shooting began. A man, whose identity has not been established, was seen to run from the bank north on Sew- ard Street to Fourth Street and then to have turned west on Fourth, where he was lost to view. McGhee is about 38 years old; five feet seven inches tall, and| stockily built. His complexion is dark, his hair almost black. Officers and employees of the bank who were in the institution at the time of the robbery, besides Mr, McNaughton, Mr. Cleveland d Mrs. Bringdale, were J. F. Mullen, who was in the President’s m Harold Gallwas and James b McCAUL MOTOR CO. PLYMOUTH MOTOR CARS Floating Power Free Wheeling—Easy Shift Transmission— 56-horsepower — Hydraulic Brakes—Safety Steel Body — Full Pressure Lubrication— Precision Type Main Bearings THE GREATEST LITTLE CAR IN THE WORLD FOR THE MONEY the riext morning. at $2.00. is entitled to be known as of the deuce in the North; and the second hand should be the Jack followed by the 10 in the North; and the third lead is the trey which is captured by the Queep in the North, who then leads the Ace and captures the King by force. We will award the prize to Curtis Shattuck. Curtis, with characteristic enteprise, mailed his solution the evening of the publication of the problem; the other contestants waited until We will not publish the replies, although we would like to do 50, as they are very interesting; the Empire makes us pay for this space and we need the money as much as they do; anyone interested is invited to call at The Nugget Shop and look them over for comparison. Honorable mention is given Mrs. Josephine Campbell, Mrs. Addie Holbrook, Mrs. Wm. Britt, Mrs. Hazel McAuliffe, and to Mr. J. A. Davis and Mr. Ed. Sutton. ~ “Curtis wins the prize by a narrow margin of being first, and “MR. JUNEAU CULBERTSON SHATTUCK” until his crown is knocked off by his successor. Talk to him about his new life insurance policy. It’s a dandy. “STAND BY FOR STATION ANNOUNCEMENT” The prize is one boxed Bridge ensemble, consisting of two matched gold edge decks of cards, two score pads and eight tally cards—an ensemble suited for two tables of Bridge, valued We will follow in a day or two with Bridge Problem No. 2 which will be a little tougher. 7 9