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The Alaskan., 1929-03-15
SOMEBODY LIED


 We can't land our vessel at the docks without endangering them and causing us to lose our license say some of the captains of the Alaska line.
 Capt. Glasscock landed his vessel at both docks this week on a minus runout, moved away from the docks before lowwater and anchored in midstream for enough water to get out of the Narrows. | TIT.
 The Alaska could not stop in port and di dhesitate down. at
The Alaskan., 1929-03-15
OUR UNEVENLY DTSTRTBUT
 ED PROSPERITY

New York papers Saturday told of a woman who turned on the gas and ended her own life and that of her six children No doubt she was insane; but apparently. financial worry helped to make her so.
 Her husband works from 8 at night until ' in the morning as deckhand on a LackWanna fer ry. At ' he goes to a pool and lunch room which he and his brother operate, and workS there till II.
 But the family lived in a four room tenement, the children lacked clothes, and when the police entered to trace the gas there was only half 8 loaf ol bread and some vegetables if the house.
 Prosperity hasn't been passed around as completely as prOfes- sional optomists would like us to believe.
The Alaskan., 1929-03-15
RUBBER STAMP APPROVAL

Friends of Commissioner Les ter D. Henderson wired Thos. Elsemore, asking for endorse ment of Henderson for reap pointment as commissioner. The School Board wired back it's en- dorsement and then asked the P. T. A. for it's approval. The whole thing was done so quick ly that before anyone realized what had been done, the P. T. A. was on record as approving him for reappointment.
 Henderson has been called the Federal Messenger boy for their political work in Alaska. Hen derson is the man to blame for "a state of affairs in school f1- 'nances that hurts Petersburg and other towns. The joker in the 1927 law was put their and now he condemns the law and tries to blame others because of his own joker.
 MT. Henderson has been using the Teachers Conventions for
 
 political purposes and now is doing the same thing without the organization realizing that it is being used as. political catspaw.
 The proposal of the legislature is to make the office elective; to appoint man to that office and his successor to be elected at the next. general election. Senators Steel Anderson and Frame op- pose his renonination and they
The Alaskan., 1929-03-15
City Repairs

Have been at a stand still eX- cept' for patch work in the worst spots. Some of the streets have been nailed up and closed by MT Nelson because he deemed it un- safe to permit traffic to continue over them and a waste of money to continue such patchwork.
 The new unit of the hydro electric is useless as additional power until a new water main is connected to it and to con- meet the new main is senseless until the level of the dam is raised to give additional pres sure. The power lines in the city to large degree were in- stalled sixteen or more years ago and should be replaced; poor transformers have caused no little annoyance to the radio fans and cracked inSulatOrs along the power line and waste of power by leakage over the the entire system is waste which under ordinary conditions would be indefensible.
The Alaskan., 1929-03-15
MEANINGLESS CONDEMNATIN

A public hearing was held by the Territorial Senate to consid- CT the cannery sanitation meas ure presented by Senator Will Steel This measure is largely identical with one proposed by the legislature of 1927 and as it, was amended by the House, declared by Senator Hunt as be- ing meaningless. The bill has some very good features and is supported by some of the most substantial of the canning in tereSts.
The Alaskan., 1929-03-15
"A ThankleSS Job

The new administration if a change is made will be a thank less perplexing problem for those who are willing to assume the re- sponsibility. 1t will take posi- tive action by each member of the council with the support of a mayor in sympathy with a con- structive policy. Changes will have to be made in the business administration. Competent as- sessor will have to be secured as was done by Juneau, Ketchikan and Wrangell from whose list and appraisals a budget must be, drawn to meet the financial
The Alaskan., 1929-03-15

dominate the Board of Educa- tion.
 Many citizens of this town at this time question the right o1 the P. T. A. to endorse the sanc- tion of MT. Henderson by the school board without the matter being first thoroughly aired.
The Alaskan., 1929-03-15
CAUSE FOR THANKS

"Over 23,OOO millionaires have been created in this country since 1914" says writer. A lot of us will, with the Philadelphia Inquirer, thank goodness we have managed to keep out o1 such clasS.-Exchange.
The Alaskan., 1929-03-15
problems which must be immedi.

PA0NASAAAo WA2ASAA AAAot NC AA4AAAAVAA- ately met.
 inc system of accounts of the town is one of punching ac- counts from all sources of reven- ue and drawing from the city ex- chequor to meet the emergency. The hydro-electric, water-works and tax income should each be separate account. The hy- dro-electric should pay for it's depreciation, reduction of prin- cipal indebtedness and interest when due. A depreciation funo should be set aside to take care of that item of expense.
 All water revenues should take care of that end of the towns business. When any department is unable to take care of it's own expenses, then transfers may be made from one account to anoth- CT with proper credits and debits given.
The Alaskan., 1929-03-15
DANGER AHEAD

The main line water pipe from the city dam down to Front Street is hanging together by wire and shoe tsrings and ready to give one glorious bust any old time-and most probably just when it is needed most. It will be absolutely necessary to face this problem before two years have gone by And replacement with a twelve-inch pipe will be at cost of approximately $4O,- 900.
 Mortgaged Taxes
 The indebtedness of the town is $150,000 bonded indebtedness plus an illegal indebtedness of $17,000 Principal on the bond ed indebtedness must be met this year plus interest; principal on illegal loan must be reduced and interest paid before the fs- cal year is ended. The income of twenty-odd thousand dollars on assessed valuation of proper ty is about three -fourthS mort gagged before the new admins tration gets to meeting the vari- ous deficits of the present ad- ministration. In event some tax payer goes before the court and petitions for an injunction to prohibit payment. of the illegal debt the credit of the town would be hurt; and the council . men who indorsed the notes wi be compelled to mortgage their souls to meet the debt.
The Alaskan., 1929-03-15

The Lower House at Juneau is dying O fennui.
The Alaskan., 1929-03-15
We Stand for

An administration of strict economy and the meeting of all of the city's obligations without mourning further obligations. We urge every citizen to look in to the civic affairs and demand an administration that will get the affairs of the city on sound basis. 7,
 Further dilly dalling around because of fear of hurting the feelings of any person or persons will only be to the hurt of the community and delay for great CT expense.
Evening star., 1929-12-13
SHE'LL TAKES OVER
65 PENN STATIONS
Petroleum Products, Inc,
Adds to Chain Through.
out Eastern States.

Sixty-five; service stations and stor-
age plants of the Penn Oil Co. here have
been taken over by the Shell Eastern
Petroleum Products, Inc. offlcials an
Tounced today. This move is in line
with policy of the Shell organization
an extending its sales and distribution
facilities throughout the East.
The local service stations of the Penn
OIL Co. comprise one of the largest
chains in this section of the country.
Starting almost at scratch 10 years ago,
the service has been advanced to its
present strong position by Paul Him
61elfarb, an oil magnate.
A. F. Carter, president of the Shell
company declared the expansion
''n16rks the continuation of the COM
pAhy's definite expansion program and
1 made In our belief that American in
Idustry and business conditions have
never been fundamentally more sound.
We believe the present a particularly
apt time for business to reaflrm its
faith In fundamentals by construction
rather, than curtailment, and we are
evidencing our faith in the general bus
aness outlook by this expansion"
Evening star., 1929-12-13
VERNON ENTERS PLEA
OF GUILTY AS BANDIT
Oklahoman Admits Wrecking
Train in California by
Loosening Rails.

~ the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, December 13.-Tom
Vernon, recently returned here from
Pawnee, Okla, pleaded guilty to a
charge Of train wrecking before Su-
perior Judge William T. Aggeler yes
terday. Judge Aggeler set December II
for sentencing and granted a request
Of the public defender, that physicians
be allowed to examine Vernon for in
sanity.
Prosecutors read the grand jury in
dictment against Vernon, which charged
him: with, loosening the rails on
curve in the Southern Pacific Rail-
roads track in Soledad Canyon, near
Saugus, Calf, November 10. and caus-
ing the derailment and wrecking of All
engine and four cars of a passenger
train, .s..
At the close of the reading Vernon
was. asked to plead. Guilty" he said
IN a weak voice.
An indictment charging Vernon with
the robbery of H. E. Pierson, a paSseh-
ger on the train. then was read. Again
Vernon pleaded guilty. Two other lr1-
dictments charging robbery of paSsen-
gers were read, to which Vernon plead
ed not guilty.
Evening star., 1929-12-13
PREDICTS DR.. NUDGE
WILL BE MODERATOR
Seattle Pastor Says Presbyterian
Assembly Will Elect Phila-
delphia Minister.
sy tn. Associated Press.

8y the AsSociated Press.
SEATTLE. December 15.-Rev. M. A.
Matthews. Presbyterian. pastor here,
announced yesterday that Rev. Lewis
s. Nudge of Philadelphia would be
placed In nomination next year for
moderator Of the Presbyterian Church
IN the United States Of America.
DR.. Matthews predicted the election
Of DR.. Nudge by acclamation at the
General Assembly. which will convene
in Cincinnati may 49, next, to elect a
successor TO- Rev. Clelland B. McAfee
Of Chicago, present moderator.
DR., Nudge, the present efficient
stated. clerk OF the General Assembly,
should be made moderator while he Is
still in. the prime of life and can stand
the strain of two ofices," DR.. Matthews
said. "It is the logical time TO elect
him. , 4
Evening star., 1929-12-13
TELLER ADMITS He TOOK
BANK FUNDS FOR MARKET
Ry the. Associated Press.

By the. Associated Press. s,- .-
CHICAGO, December 13.-The stock
market appealed to Roy Creutzburg 26.
as offering a means for providing his
wife of only few months with 1uxuries
he thought she should have.
Creutzburg, an assistant teller at the
Humboldt State Bank, bought stocks.
They tumbled, carrying with them his
hopes of happiness. for he knew he
must tell the president Of the bank
everything-abo taking $4,000 Of the
banks money and losing it,,
He made clean breast Of 1t, and the
bank yesterday swore out q warrant
charging embezzlement.
Evening star., 1929-12-13

Famous -" brand.
A rare bargain for mothers
who dress their youngsters
IN wash suits the year
around. Samples and sur
plus. Sizes 212 to s years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-04
TIE l LUXURY ]! !!E|'Y! II! HUSBAND B 1! }

murs of sympathy, or regret, watch ing only for Ray
 She found him at last in taxi, on the point of leaving. Without thought for appearances she rushed down and rapped frantical- ly on the window. Ray l.ayl ." He looked up. Seeing her he rose immediately and got out of the car. you'd best go on without me- 9 he murmured to Bill. "In follow presently"
 For a few moments they stood on the steps, without speaking. He was so stiff and straight-she felt almost afraid of him.
 Her hand touched his sleeve.
 Come inside, Ray. I want to talk to you
 She turned to climb the stairs but, when he didn't speak, nor at tempt to follow her, she said, her voice cracking suddenly:
 "Ray-how can you be so cruel?"
 That seemed to pull him together
 "I'm sorry, Barbara. But can't you tell me what you have to here?"
 She tried to make her smile plausible, the smile to hide the pain in her eyes.
 T want you to come inside" and when he still hesitated, Don't be absurd, Ray. You act as though we weren't married and I was try ing to vamp youT"
 He came at that. Invariably, the best way to get around Ray was to ridicule an attitude of his. He fol- lowed her up the steps and into the great stone mansion that had hous- cd the Landons for three successive generations.
 She led him upstairs. He fol- lowed her mutely, not knowing where she was leading him. But when he saw she had brought him into her boudoir, dainty slip of a room in white and gold, he stood motionless in the doorway. She saw the look and it hardened her, stiffened her resolutions to
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-04

have done with this nonsense of separation.
 She essayed desperate laugh.
 Don't look so dramatic, Ray and sit downl'
 He seated himself on the chise lounge, slender thing, gold with absurd pink taffeta cushions. He seated himself gingerly as though in the past months he had become unaccustomed to the boudoir of a lady of fashion.
 What is it you want, Barbara?'
 Then, casting her pride to the wind and throwing her cards on the table with the. reckless impulsive- ness that was Barbara, she spoke her voice growing husky
 Its you I want, Ray i. Oh my dear, I've wanted you every minute you've been away!"
 He started, overwhelmed by what seemed to him the unfairness of her attack. . He tried to rise but now she was beside him on the lounge, her arms holding him down
 You wouldn't leave me now Ray? Not after what happened to- night? Oh, my dear, couldn't bear it. Swear to me you'll never leave me again"
 Copyright, Dial Press)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-04

thrown it over the frightened beasts head The next moment his arms were about Barbara, crushing her to him with the hunger of months of yearning, his lips bruising her face with the intensity of his kisses.
 Barbara, my dearl Oh, my dear! .S.
 <. She clung to him, half swooning with the intoxication of her joy To be held in Rays arms once more to know that he loved her. Nothing mattered ex- cept that.
 Ray, keenly aware of the danger, was hurrying her towards the staircase. The elephant still guard ed, s,the exit. the mob seething about him. The noise of the ripping boards had increased; the floor wobbled dangerously; it seemed about to cave in.
 It was Ray who prevented a ca lamity-Ray who, on moments inspiration, rushed up to the band platform and seized the singers megaphone Through this he shout cd directions to the terrified danc- CTS. With the help of the boys from the band he cleared the mob from around the stairway, himself finally succeeding in getting the elephant, to move.
 At any moment he might have been trafnpled under it's great feet. Barbara, watching him, thought that she must faint from the fear of it, the fear of what might hap pen to Ray.
 Barbara and Ray remained in the hall until the last, gaining the gar den just in time to hear sudden deafening sound from behind them as the huge floor caved in and with a mighty roar, collapsed.
 , In the scuffle that followed Bar bara lost sight of Ray. One mo ment he was by her side, the next l1e was gone. She called him once twice, without reply. She searched everywhere, vainly, desperately Where could Ray have gone? She ran to the front of the house where automobiles were tanning fhe drive. Her hazel eyes were mad pools of fear. She couldn't believe Ray had left her again Tt after those moments she hao nh in his arms-after his kisses hsd scorched her face. i16inutes passed: the majority ol her guests were already gone. Fran tic she became, rushing along the driveway. searching the faces or those who passed her in limouslnes or taxis '. not hearing their mur-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-04

SYNOPSIS: Barbara's house. warming ball is the event of the season. The ballroom, wing especially erected for the occa- sion, is decorated to represent . circus, with a profusion of color, lights, vendors and even a troupe of wild animals, rented from vaudeville act, including an elephant. Ray, playing with the Golden Symphony Eight be- hind a trellis, watches Barbara dressed as a circus performer, dancing with Henderson, who is garbed in the role of a ring rnacter. When the evenings Festivities arc at their gaycst, a terrifying shriek rings through the room the floor of the has tiiy constructed building is near collapse!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-04
INQUEST BEING HELD TO DETERMINE CAUSE
 OF INDIANS DEATH

An inquest was being held today to determine the cause of the death of Johnny Williams, Taku Harbor Indian, aged about 37 years, who is believed to have died there about October 31. The body was brought here yesterday by Federal officials who held MT. and Mrs Jimmie Hansen and Peter Sum Dunn as ma- terial witnesses for the coroner's in- quiry.
 Williams death is said to have followed a drinking spree and a fight involving several Indian resi- dents of the cannery settlement. The inquiry was in progress late this afternoon. a Word of Williams death was
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-04
MASQUERADE DANCE TO
 BE GIVEN BY r. T. A.

At a meeting of the PIT. A. EX- ecutive Board Saturday evening 1t was decided to give masquerade ball on the evening of November 27 in the natatorium.
 Plans for the affair include a four piece Novelty orchestra and extra efforts in the way of prizes. There will be six regular prizes and a door prize.
 Committees to have charge of the affair are to be appointed at the PIT. A. meeting Tuesday evening.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-04


 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION
 No 2990-A
 In the District Court for the Dis trict of Alaska, Division Num- Der One, at Juneau.
 HENRY L. BAHRT, Plaintiff, vs. LILLIAN BAHRT, Defendant. To LILLIAN BAHRT. the above named defendant, GREETING: IN THE NAME OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
 You are hereby commanded to appear in the above entitled court holden at Juneau in the said Di- vision and District and answer the complaint of the plaintiff filed against you in the above entitled action within thirty (30) days from the service of this summons and a copy of said complaint upon you, and if you fail to so appear to answer, for want thereof, the plain tiff will take judgment against you for the dissolution of the bonds of matrimony now existing between plaintiff and defendant, and will apply to the court for the relief demanded in said complaint, a copy of which is served herewith, and to which reference is hereby made. The date of the order for pub lication of this summons is Octo- Der 19, 1929. The period of pub lication prescribed in said order is four weeks. The first publica- ton of same is October 21, 1929, and the last publication is Novem- Der Il, 1929; and the time within which defendant is to appear to answer this summons is 30 days after the completion of the last publication.
 Dated at Juneau, Alaska, October 19, 1929.
 JOHN H. DUNN, Clerk of the District Court for the District of Alaska, Div. No. One
 By vENETIA PUGH,
 Deputy. First publication, Oct. 21. 1929. Last publication, Nov. il, 1929. |
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-04

Old papers for salo at The Eni- pire office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-04
BRUNSWICK'S CHALLENGE
 HAS BEEN ANSWERED

The challenge recently hurled by the Brunswick Bowling Alley five, to bowl any team, preferably Elks has been accepted by H. Messer- schmidt, who claims he will have an unbeatable team of Elks on the alleys at 2::30 o'clock sharp, Sum- day afternoon.
 This match will be the first ot many to take place between the various teams of Juneau, this win ter. An invitation has been ex- tended to all fans to be present.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-04
DAN JOSEPH DIES

After more than year of acute suffering from stomach trouble Dan Joseph passed away last night in the Government hospital He had been in the hospital this time just Il days. He is survived by five children: Mrs. Joe Tassen, Jessie Phillip, Katie and Louise Joseph.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-04

body was brought here Sunday and the two Hansens and Sum Dunn taken into custody to testify as the inquest. These three witnesses claim Williams, in a drunken rage, attacked Hansen and Sum Dunn who finally forced him to go to bed. They asserted the death probably resulted from his drinking.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-04
FAILS AS PLAYER,
 NOW MAKES VIOLYNS

MANITOWOC, Wis, Nov 4.-The fingers that failed to bring Leonard Conjurski success as a violinist have won him distinction as a maker of violins.
 Poverty handicapped Con- jurski while he was study ing music, and he became a tool and die maker. Making violins, a trade his father had taught him, became a hobby. It became a vocation. Conjurski believes unusual tonal qualities may be got ten from violins of Wiscon- sin spruce, properly made.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-04

brought to United States Marshal Albert White last Saturday. Judge
 A. w. Fox, United States Commis- sioner was notified and he, with Asst. United States Attorney, G. w. FIolta, Deputy United States Mar shal w. E. Feero and Dr. w. J. Pigg left Saturday evening to in- vestigate the circumstances. The
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-04
DOUGLAS
 NEVIS
REBEKAH CARD PARTY

The card party given Saturday evening by the Rebekahs was an enjoyable though not large affair. Seven tables were engaged in play ing with the following as prize win ners: Miss Mamie Feusi and Adolph Hirsch, high scores, and Mrs. Alex Gair and Lester Rink, low scores.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-11-04
QUEEN DOCKS

The Queen landed at the City wharf last night on her way from Seattle, bringing general freight for local business firms.
The Washington times., 1929-11-26
Palace A. c. to Tackle
Centennials Sunday

The Palace A. c., champions Of
the Capital City 135-pound foot
ball league, are to clash with the
Centennials Sunday on a field yet
% be decided. The PalaclanS
have also scheduled Teddy Otte'S
Northern Props for r game on
December 8.
Joe Perron, coach of the Palace
A. c. team, is anxious to engage
my other 135-pound team that
,isputes the southwest lads claims
, the 135-pound championship
{ the District. Manager John
NTH can be reached at Metro
,.Ohtan 1923.
The Washington times., 1929-11-26
paired off in many a gain
engineered by their mates.

Little did they realize then
that some day they would occupy
similar assignments with oppo-
site schools and that they would
be called upon to match wits in
one of the Districts biggest an
nual football spectacles.
Yet this turn of affairs will
unquestionably come about once
the 1880 gridiron season sets in,
And st. Stephens rooterS attend
ing the Tech-Central scuffle will
be sorely perplexed as to where
to pledge their allegiance.
The Washington times., 1929-11-26
Prince Georges Ladies' League
Bakers League

Dropping two out of three to
Dorsch, which makes five of the
last six lost, Holmes dropped from
second to third place.
Wonder won three and kept in
front by six full games. But Rice
has slowly climbed and Wonder
will have its work cut out during
the next two series when they
start giving away pins.
STANDING OF TEAMS.
The Washington times., 1929-11-26
BLOCKED PUN 7
NETS VICTORY

The Armstrong High eleven
blocked a. Dunbar kick near the
close of the final period on the
latter's five.yard line and a min
ute later made a touchdown to
win the colored interscholastic
football championship Of the
city, 6 to 0, at Griffiths Sta
dium.
The contest was ferOciOus
battle throughout, and was
played for the most part in
Dunbar territory.