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[ ¢ THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE “ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME” VOL. XL., NO. 6040. JUNEAU, ALASKA, THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1932. MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRICE TEN CENTS JAFSIE STIRRED BY MESSAGE IN LINDBERGH CASE BOTH LUXURY, SALES TAXES ARE RESTORED Senate Finance Committee Makes Efforts to Bal- ance Budget FURS TO BE ASSESSED; DENTRIFICES EXEMPT Candy to H;e_z Per Cent Tax—Sporting Goods to Cost More WASHINGTON, May 26. — The luxury and sales taxes have been restored to the revenue bill by the te Finance Committee in its arch for funds to balance the budget. The Finance Committee exempt- ed dentrifices and the 10 per cent on toilet preparations but voted a 5 per cent sales tax on furs to he paid by the dresser who pre- pares the article. The same tax was made on jewelry, exempting, however, sterling and plated silver- ware. There is a 2 per cent tax for candy and 10 per cent tax on sporting goods, refrigerators, cam- ¢ and firearms. Theatre admission tax exemp- tions was raised to 30 cents from ten cents. The Senate late today rewrote the entire excise tax sehedule of the Revenue Bill Taxes of jewelry, cameras, fire- matches, soft drinks, candy, cosmetics and itoilet . preparations provided by the House measure were restored to the Senate bill along with other excise rates on automobiles and chewing gum. PUBLISHERS TO AID PRESIDENT; PLEDGES MADE Important Conferences Held at White House— Sales Tax at Issue WASHINGTON, May 26.—Backed by pledges of aid from Ileading nowspaper publishers of the Na- tion, President Hoover looked more hopefully toward a speedy slash- ing on Congressional knots delay- ing the Budget Balancing legisla- tion. Pledges came voluntarily from numerous members of 39 leading publishers who gathered last night. No concerted program of action was submitted or agreed to but from the conference came conflict- ing reponts as to what took place. The sales tax was spoken oOf by the President and his guests and caused disagreeing reports. One quarter interpreted the dis- cussion as meaning Hoover con- sidered a general sales tax not, only not dead but is available now to clear away the delays of Con- gress over the Budget. 4 Cther conferees denied this strongly saying the reported shift of sentiment towards the sales tax among those of the House mem- bers who helped kill it, had been cited by Hoover as merely an il- lustration of rapid changes on the complexion Congress had under- gone. JOE BROWN IS OPERATED UPON LOS ANGELES, Cal, May 26— Joe E. Brown, stage and screen comedian, underwent an operation yesterday for appendicitis and for a leg infection. Snake Tries to Sting, But Tail Is Harmless WASHINGTON, May 26.—The “jumping johnny” a snake that tries to sting people with its tail, has been captured in British Gui- na by Dr. William M. Mann, direc- tor of the National Zoological Park. The “johnny” is a small snake with the under side of its tail col- cred a brilliant red. When picked up it goes through the motions of stinging with this tail, striking the hand that holds it again and again with the brilliant red tip. The|C, in their effort to prevent leg- snake is harmiess. Prohibition Is Worrying Republicans President Hoover Calls Dry Leaders Into Conference WASHINGTON, May 26.—Presi- dent Hoover conference soon with his party to arrive at an understanding re- | garding the Prohibition plank to be included in the convention plat- form. This became known as those in the ‘Council of organized dry lead- ers were summoned to meet next week and consider, among other things, how to attack the prob- lem presented by the growing list of prominent both parties coming out for a change or opportunity for the peo- ple to express themselves again on the Eighteenth Amenment. While the President is expected to remain silent on the subject, some Of his advisers are represent- ing him as standing firm for en- forcement of Prohibition but study- ing the expression of his party in recognizing the referendum movament. e WILBUR IN FAVOR OF RICHARDSON Seattle Chamber Opposed to Transfer of Alas- ka Road Work Imposition of tolls on the Rich- ardson Highway so as to prevent it from competing with the Alas- ka Railroad is contemplated by the Department of the Interior in the event it obtains jurisdiction over the highway as provided in the bill before Congress transfer- ring road and trail activities in Alaska from the War to the In- terior Department. The toll idea is advanced and supported by Sec- retary of the Interior Ray Lyman Wilbur. Alackan Realized Effect The fact that the road transfer bill contains a clause permitting the levying of road and bridge tolls led Alaskans to suppose that such tolls would be imposed by the Interior Department. This suppo- sition is confirmed in a written statement by Secretary Wilour approving the bill. The Secretary says: “I believe the enactment of this bill to be advisable if we hope to succeed in our efforts to place the Alaska Raailroad on a self-sustain- ing basis. Of equal importance is the effective control which Con- gress would have in considering the budgets for the main transpor- tation systems in the Territory. Under One Head “The Railroad, River and High- way systems would be under one head and expeditures would be properly correlated. The Secretary of War is agreeable to this action, .. . The Richardson Highway was built from Federal funds and par- allels the Alaska Railroad into the Interior of Alaska. The rates on the railroad were increased some- thing more than a year ago and since then compefition has devel- oped by the establishment of truck- ing service over the highway which already has reduced the railroad revenue. Tolls Deemed Necessary “It is not proposed to fix ex- cessive tolls over the highway, but some tolls are necessary to pro- vide proper regulation. No admin- istrative curtailment of the road- building program for Alaska is expected to result from this trans- fer. 1 recommend enactment of this legislation.” Seattle Supports Alaska Resolutions opposing the trans- fer of road activities in Alaska from the War to the Interior De- partment have been adopted by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, according to a communication re- ceived at the office in Juneau of the Executive Secretary of the All- Alaska Chamber of Commerce. Charles D. Garfield, Secretary of the Alaska Bureau of the Se- attle Chamber of Commerce, com- ments favorably on the brief sent by the Alaska Chamber opposing the transfer and says the facts assembled in the document will be used by the Seattle chamber’s representatives in Washington, D. islation affecting the transfer. is to hold another | leaders in continuation of efforts | | Block, Prohibitionists of | HIGHWAY TOLLS WALKER NEVER HEARD OF BUS AGENT BEFORE New York_Mayor Admits Making Money but Scouts Charge of Bribery NEW YORK, May 26—Mayor| James J. Walker admitted yester- ay that he has received about 50,000 from a joint brokerage account he had worked with Paul newspaper publisher, in | which he had made no invesiment. | He testified that he had never |heard of Allen Smith, socalled bus company agent, who a previous witness said, had bought a leiter of credit for $10,000 that Walker had used to finance his European trip in 1927, Richard Hunter, banker, said Smith, who is conbact man for the Equitable Bus Corporation, | (bought the Iletter of credit for Mayor Walker after the Ilatter had signed the contract giving the{ concern a ‘franchise to operate buses in three New York Boroughs. CHARGES ARE MADE At the hearing today, Mayor! jWalker, in an angry outburst, charges his examination was pre- liminary to seeking his removal |from office and continued a re- cital of “countless kindnesses” shown him. “I am here as a witness but it begins to look as though some- body was after my life. Tt is ap- parent this is just an examination before a trial,” said the Mayor, “that it is a to pre- ferring charges with the Governor and asking my removal.” Counsel Seabury denounced the statement as ™a cheap political stump speech.” Mayor Walker admitted he prof- ited $10,000 by an investment made for him with no expense to the Mayer by Esmond OBrien, a man net previously mentioned. e SMITH THINKS PRESIDENT SPLITS HAIRS New Yorker Unable to Fol- low President’s Reason- ing in Relief Work NEW YORK, May 26.—Former Gov. Alfred E. Smith declared to- day that he disagrees with Pres- ident Hoover on two points in his plan to meet the problem of Fed- eral aid to public works to relieve unemployment but declared him-| self in sympathy with the general principles of the wrelief suggested in the President’s letter to the American Soclety of Civil Engin- eers. Smith said: “I'm unakle to recognize the validity of the distinction the Pres- ident points out between produc- tive and non-productive producing work and unable to follow the President’s distinction between the issuance of Federal bonds and the use of Federal credit. If we do not tackle this problem of relief in a big way now we may be driven to much more drastic measures in a few months when millions of | unemployed may not be so patient with quibbling over words.” He said that from his point of view of the fear of unsettling the bond market there is no differ- ence over issuing Federal bonds and using Federal credit. TORNADO KILLS THREE PERSONS TRENTON, Nebraska, May 26— Three persons were killed, eight were seriously injured and several hurt in a tornado and heavy rain and wind storm in Southwestern Nebraska late Wednesday after- noon. Steamer Alaska Breaks Record On Trip South SEATTLE, May 26.—Steam- Acoustics experts find sharpness 1olwdecuwumueotao. Chicago Sets Stuge for Convention Pageantry;City Is Ready for ; New Hotels, Huge Stadium to Relicve Congest Role of Host TIP RECEIEVED o "By DR, CONDON BY TELEPHONE [Ransom Payer in Lind- bergh Case Has Date for Tonight ' |CERTAIN NUMBER TO BE CALLED AT 8:15 IGrand Jury Believed to Have Indicted John Hughes Curtis BECKET, Mass., May 26.— Jafsie is stirred by receipt of a telephone message. While the message is not divulged in detail, it is known it calls for his appearance at a certain point at 8:15 o’clock tonight. Chicago, led by Mayer Anton J. Cermak, has put on its best attire in preparation for playing the role of host to 100,000 or more persons whe will attend the National pelitical conventions this summer. be dedicated during the conventions, which are to be held in the huge new Chicago Stadium, shown in center. line is shown above. By F. A. RESCH CHICAGO, May 26.—Chicago's civic pulse already has begun % |quicken in preparation for pagean~ |try that will accompany the pres mier political parleys of 1932. It will be the firsi time in nearly 50 years that @ single ci%r has won both the Republican and ‘Democralic conventions, and Chi- cago wants to assume the role of a particularly grandilose host. Festivities have besn projected on a double-barreled scale for the | entertainment of more than 100,000 guests, most of whom will be spec- | tators as the gladiators of Amer- ican politics spar verbally to shape the nation’s destinies for the next four years. Officials believe the influx for each convention will be 75,000 or more. Deserted as a convention city MICHIGAN_BLVD. The telephone message W csa FOETEZD B s MusEum! St i |came to a store and was re- layed to Jafsie, who is Dr. John F. Condon, to a camp Modernistic buildings erected f where he is on a fishing trip. It is believed the message received directed Jafsie to call a certain telephone number at a specified time. It is or the World’s Fair of 1933 will Michigan Boulevard sky- | |since the Republicans nominated | Warren /G. Harding here in 1920, Chicago proposes to handle this summer’s gatherings with unsur- | passed finesse and a minimum of |the congestion which has marked | many conventions of past years. 1) 'With downtown. hotel facllities fthat have been more than tripled convention hall that will seat 25,000, the city expects fo accom- modate both party conclaves with | comparative ease. In contrast to Chicago's last convention year, when visitors scrambled for sleeping space, there now are 18,000 first-class hotel rooms in the “loop” district alome, and an equal number in near downtown areas. It is estimated at least one hotel room will be available for every two guests. And in contrast to the historic Coliseum whose rafters now creak with age, there is the huge Chicago stadium, which is expected to house the largest crowds ever to view a [National party’s nominating show. TA,,ofmms belfeve. reduced railroad rabes, the first to be granted for since 1920, and an almost»ne'w“polmcnl conventions in more than 30 years, will send spectators reg- istration soaring to record height. Perhaps the principal non-con- vention festivities will be concen- trated along the city’s man-made lakefront where visitors will get a preview of the world’s fair of 1933. Some of the newest of the dozen will be dedicated during the con- fair buildings already completed ventions and speedboat races and fireworks displays have been ar- known he has been expecting some such message. Several days ago Dr. Con- doninserted an advertise- ment in a newspaper address- ed to “John” stating that the ransom money he was paid can never be disposed of and recommending that he return the $50,000. ranged for the thousands to visit the modernistic structures that will house Chicago's “century of progress” exposition, b “New Chicago” The city itself has laid plans to display the “New Chicago” that has -pisen along . Lake } Michigan's | shores since 1920. In the last doz- €n years Chicago has spent mil- lions to dress up its front yard | between Michigan Boulevard and | the lake, while a dozen costly sky- |scrapers have gone up to make |its sky-line the more impressive. Politically Chicago and Tllinois |are in a strategic spot to wel- come either Democrats or Repub- |licans. Chicago’s City Hall is ruled i.by Mayor Anton J. | Democratic administration, but Re- | publicans retain control of the | State government, BIG DANGE AND BAND GONCERT ATTRACT GROWD Community Dance for Karlsruhe and Concert Fill Fair Building What is said to have been the biggest crowd ever to have con- gregated in the big Southeast Alaska Fair building, turned out last night to greet the officers and crew of the Cruiser Karlsruhe, hear a splendid concert by that vessel's band and enjoy the danc- ing which followed. For two and one-half hours, lovers of band music were given a treat that will be remembered long. Mixing classical and popu- lar numbers, the band again dem- onstrated its versatility and excel- lence. The dance music, furnished by a nine-piece. orchestra from the band, was equally as enjoy- able. Attend in Body Headed by the band in automo- bile trucks, just before 8 o'clock, a column 250 strong from the cruiser was landed on the Gov- ernment dock and marched in a column of fours to the Fair build- ing. Swinging along in march time to the tune of a song by the men in line, the battalion in the blue and white made a striking sight that was viewed by hun- dreds from the ball park, the side- walks along Willoughby Avenue and from ‘the hill streets in the residential district. The column filed into the Fair building, was brought tg company front, dressed and dismissed. As the order of dismissal was called out, the band opened its first num- ber. Hall Filled Early The big barn-like building was filled at an early hour and hun- dreds were ‘added to the crowd before the dance started. Com- mander Erich Wassner and a num- ber of his officers with some 30 (Continued on Page Two) America in the World War was purchased at a frightful cost in lives and suffering, and that the citizens of Juneau, together with all other citizens of our country, owe a lasting debt of gratitude to those who sacrificed life and health to make that victory possible, I deem it fitting that the citizens of our city should once each year honor the dead and aid the living by wearing the Memorial Poppy of the American Legion and the ‘American Legion Auxiliary. “On Saturday, May 28, the wo- men of the American Legion Aux- iliary, working as volunteers, will offer to the people of Juneau pa- per poppies made by disabicd World War Veterans in replica of the wild poppies which bloomed on the battlefields of France and Bel- gium. The poppy is recognized ‘throughout the world as the sym- bol of World War sacrifice. All contributions made for the flower are expended for the welfare of the living victims of the war. Wear- POPPY DAY PROCLAMA’_FION “Recognizing that victory for’ing the poppy performs the dual purpose of paying tribute to the dead and contributing to the wel- fare of the living. “Now, therefore, I, Thomas Jud- son, Mayor of the City of Juneau, do hereby proclaim Saturday, May 28, Poppy Day. “I urge that all the ecitizens of Juneau observe this day by the wearing of a veteran-made American Legion and American Le- gion Auxiliary poppy. urge that the citizens of our city, who gave so gallantly of their ser- vices and so liberally of their sub- stance during the war, remember on this day those who were called upon to give that irreplacable treas- ure, their health and strength, and when purchasing a poppy be as generous as their means will per- mit in order that the women of the Auxiliary may continue their work of mercy and relief during the coming year.” (Signed) THOMAS B. JUDSON, Mayor. SCREEN STARS ARE TO MARRY LOS ANGELES, Cal, May 26— John Gilbert, screen star, and Vir- ginia Bruce, his leading lady, are to be married after August 15 when his divorce from Ina Claire be- comes final. Mayor of Carolina Town Lives in Different City SYLVA, N. C, May 26—H. E. Bachanan is Mayor of Sylva, but a resident of Hendersonville, 70 miles away. Mayor Buchanen, for a decade TREE FALLS, 4 DIE IN TRUCK HAWKESBURY, Ontario, May 26—Felled by a driving wind, a giant elm tree fell across a motor truck killing four young Canadians and probably fatally injuring two others.. The men were in the truck returning from a picnic. France, Great Britain to Pay Annuity Waived by Hoover Moratorium PARIS, May 26—French news- papers today said it is understood I further| GERMAN GUESTS GREETED TODAY BY LOCAL BODY 'Capt. Wassner and 15 of Staff Guests at Lunch- eon of Chamber Capt. Erich Wassner and 15 of ‘his officers were guests today of |the Chamber of Commerce at an |Informal luncheon at Bailey’s Cafe. The visitors were formally wel- jcomed in German by Attorney General John Rusfgard on behalf of the Chamber, and informally by President Allen Shattuck. Acknowledgemernt was made by Capt. Wassner, who expressed ap- ‘precxman for his command, offi- cers and men, at the many cour- |tesies extended to them. He also \brought a greeting from Admiral |Forster, who commanded the Em- \den on its visit here five years ‘ago, and is now commander in ;cmer of the battleship division of \the German navy. Presented With Picture | At the conclusion of his address, |Capt. Wassner, on behalf of his ‘omwrs and crew, presented to the |Chamber a water color picture of the Karlsruhe, and thanked the Chamber for the picture, “Lights o' Juneau,” which was presented to the cruiser yesterday evening. Capt. Wassner declared that visitations made lay the founda- !uons for better understanding jamong nations, and to lasting |amicable relations among them |since they are built upon personal |friendships formed by personal con- \tacts. They are particularly val- luable, he added, to the cadets who 'make them. These young men will be “our leaders of the future,” prominent in civic and political af- | France would sign an agreement and the knowledge and broad ac- fairs of this little mountain city, with the United States next week quaintdnce with other peoples and was elected Mayor last June. Recently it became necessary for providing for repayment at 4 per cent, over a period of ten years, him to move away to care for his | of the war debt annuity waived by business interests, but he did not resi3n as Mayor. He still holds the office. The, Mayor owns Sylva's Pprincipal theatre. the Hoover moratorium A similar agreement was also negotiated by Great Britain this lweek. |other lands will qualify them bet- }mer for real leadership, he as- ‘semed. Toast to Visitors | President Shattuck responded. to "Capt. Wassner's speech briefly, and (Continuea vn Page TWO) Cermack’s CURTIS CASE UP FLEMINGTON, N. J, May 26— The grand jury has considered the hoaxing in the Lindbergh case of John Hughes Curtis. Unofficial re- ports said an indictment had been voted, The prosecuting attorney said if an indictment is voted he expected to call ten witnesses to support his case. This is taken to indicate a true bill has been voted by the grand jury. ———.——— SOCGER GAME 1S ON TONIGHT RAIN OR SHINE Teams Are Lined Up for New Sport as Compli- ment to Karlsruhe Rain or shine, the soccer game will be played tonight at the base- ball park by team$ from the Ger- man cruiser Karlsruhe and a local organization. The game starts at 6:15 o'clock and it is expected that the rooters from the cruiser will be there ear- 1211' practicing their encouraging yells. It is also expected that the grandstand, bleachers and side lines will be packed with hope-to-be- fans of the new sport. Soccer, like regular football, can be played in any kind of weather, therefore, no rain checks have been printed for distribution. Soccer is a great game, say those who have seen it and it will be instruced tonight in Juneau. Tt is also believed this will be the start- er of other games as two, pos- sibly more teams may be organiz- ed in Juneau. —————— INSURGENTS HIT DIRT, 2 BATTLES MANAGUA, Nicaragua, May 26.— The United States Marines, serv- icing with the Nicaraguan National Guard, reported today the Kkilling of 17 followers of Gen. Augusto Sandino, Insurgent leader. There were two engagements and in one airplanes were used. .- — year is lowest on record, Death rate for first quarter of