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The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-06-21
PLAN6JUNEAU
 OFF TO SOUTH
Pilot t Eckmann Starts to Seattle on Seventh
 Round Trip Flight

To complete the seventh round trip to Seattle since it left for the nonstop flight to Juneau, April 15, the Alaska Washington Air ways, Incorporated, plane Juneau, Pilot Anscel 4aeKmann, took off this morning at 5:15 for Seattle, with stops at Craig, Waterfall, Ketchikan and Hidden Inlet on the way south
 The plane left Juneau with N. G. Nelson and his two daughters, Grace and May, bound for Ketchi- kan. and Frank Hatcher, mechanic. On the way to Ketchikan MT. Eek mann planned to stop at Craig to pick up D. Lindenburger, cannery- man, for Ketchikan, and at Water fall. for the superintendent of the cannery at that place.
 At Ketchikan he is to get a doc tor to take to Hidden Inlet on an emergency trip, returning to Ket- chikan with the doctor, and pick ing up passengers for Seat le, which he expects to reach at seven o'clock this evening.
 The plane Juneau, in which MT Eckmann has flown 250 hours, cov- ering over 25,00o miles since com ing to Alaska the middle of April, will get new pontoons and a top overhaul at Seattle before return ing to Juneau next week.
 Will Return Tuesday
 Mir Eckman expects to return to Juneau next Tuesday in his plane, accompanied by another AL aska- Washington Airways plane, tn |. Ketchikan, similar in type to the Juneau. After the flight here, the Ketchikan will base at the First City.
 Yesterday afternoon the Juneau left for Port Althorp at 1:15 to take August Buschmann. canneryman. and G. H. Skinner, President of the Alaska Pacific Salmon Corporation on tour of their traps. They visit ed their cannery at Funter Bay, and returned to Port Althorp for dinner. Larry Ives, of Seattle, made the trip yesterday and all in the party declared themselves as aviation enthusiasts. Mir Eckmann returned to Juneau at 7:53 last evening.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-06-21
PROMINENT CITIZEN
 OF PORT ANGELES
 IS JUNEAU VISITOR

II. M. Fisher, of Port Angeles, Washington, one of the most prom inent citizens of the Olympic Pen insula region of the State of Wash ington, is in Juneau, the guest of Capt Birkett of the U. s. Coast Guard cutter Snohomish. MT. Fish CT is active President of the First National Bank of Port An- geles, President of the Clallam County Abstract and Title Insur- ance Cnneerany, and director of many corporations in his section in addition to being large real estate owner. He served many years as Mayor of Port Angeles and is a member of the State Game Con- mission. As well as being active in business he is an enthusiastic sportsman.
 Also a guest of Capt. Birkett on the Snohomish is B. M. Bryant, newspaperman of Seattle and Chi cago.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-06-21
MANY AFFAIRS TO BE STAGED
 FOR VISITORS
Local Entertainment Pro- gram Calls for Busy Two
 Days for Yachtsmen

The first event on the program for the entertainment of visiting yachtsmen in this city is the base ball game between the team of the cutter Snohomish and the ball club of the Navy's Alaska Aeriel Expedition. It will start at 6:30 p. m today at City Park.
 The local committee did not plan any formal entertainment for to- day as it was felt that the visitors would prefer to have as much time as possible to look after then boats and to recover from theii journey.
 All day Saturday is pretty well filled with things to be done. Trips will be made to the Alaska Juneau mill. the Alaska Museum, Scottish Rite Temple, business houses and other points of interest, during the morning. At 1:30 p. m. the vis- itors will be taken on trip over Glacier Highway to Mendenhall Glacier and around the Aux Lake Loop. Cars will leave from the Pacific Coast dock.
 In honor of the ctiy's guests, the Juneau Shrine Club will give Q banquet at 6:30 D. m. in the Scot tish Rite Temple. Immediately fol- lowing the banquet the Juneau Yacht Club will be host to the visitors at dance given at Elks Hall.
 During an intermission at the dance the awards will be made to the prize winners of the race.
 Sunday the cruise to Taku Glac- fer will be staged. All of the yachts making the race, conveyed by the official boat of the Juneau Yacht Club will make the trip. Boats will leave from the Govern ment dock at 9:30 a. m. This will conclude the official program.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-06-21
CONFESSES TO i KILLING COED
 IN BRUTAL WAY
Dr. Shook Struck Girl Over Head with Hammer
 Cut Jugular Vein

COLU4aBIA, Ohio, June 21.-Dr James H. Shook, Professor of Ohio State University, has confessed to killing Theora K. Hix, Ohio State University coed, on the rifle range here last Thursday night.
 The confession was m a d e to County Prosecutor John J. Cheste-'. Jr., after a 23-hour grilling.
 Dr. Shook said he knew Miss Hix three years and helped her through school. He said she developed a more determined attitude in re- gard to dictating my movements.
 Shook said they drove to the rifle range last Thursday night. They began to quarrel and she reached for her revolver. He said he struck her with hammer in tending to stun her and he con- tinued to strike her when she fought. Shook said he finally thought her skull was fractured and as she was suffering, he cut her jugular vein with a knife.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-06-21
COP HATER IS RUNNING WILD
 CITY CHICAGO
Wee Willie Doddy Adds Two More Shootings
 to Crime Career

CHICAGO, III, June 21.-"Wee Willie" Doddy, Cop Hater, had two more shootings to answer for after an attempted robbery of a res taurant last night.
 A gunman identified as "Wee Willie" entered the Valholuopolis Cafe. AS the owner approached, the gunman whipped out two guns and fired.
 Valholuopolis was wounded but grappled with the gunman. A cus- toner ran out and called a police man.
 Wee Willie" wrenched himself free, and fired more shots prob ably fatally wounding Valholuop- olis, and went to the street where he commandeered an automobile.
 An hour later Doddy held up a drug store. The owner called Ser geant Clarence Falk, who over took Doddy in his car.
 q surrender" Doddy said, step- ping from the car. As Falk fum- bled for his gun, Doddy pulled a revolver and hit Falk on the left ear. He fired two shots one of which hit Falk in the back.
 Several squads of picked police reserves and @ special detail of Federal agents have been assigned exclusively to hunt Doddy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-06-21

Gold Bullets" the serial in The Empire which is now in the con- cluding chapters, has made such biz hit with readers, that another serial has been obtained from the Associated Press Service and this will start next week. For The Love of Lady" by Jeffery Farnol, is the name of the romance. Fast moving action and a breath-taking intensity of interest mark the de- velopment of the romance.
 In a surprisingly brief period, Farnol carries s his characters through the gripping events-love, cruel misunderstanding, courageous and daring exploits. The dramatic climax is followed by a sudden but delightful conclusion.
 From the moment Sir Richard Guyfford finds beautiful H ele n Darcy in his home, attempting to steal a letter, until the last scene of the story, the author holds the reader spellbound, fascinated by the quick succession of vivid word-pic- lures.
 Farnol does not limit the plot to a single theme but weaves together group of masterly handled lines of interest, all converging on the romance of a dashing nobleman and a beautIu. ..-ress the toast of the countryside.
 A gypsy woman chants dire prop hecies and weird incantations in
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-06-21
PROGRESS M ADE IN M A TIER OF SEA APARTMENTS
Problem Brought Sharply to Front-Ja Japan Sends
 Communication

WASHINGTON, June 21.-Pro- gress of Prime Minister Ramsay Macdonald and American Ambas- sador Charles G. Dswes in dis cussion of the naval question has brought that outstanding problem in international relations sharply to the front in Washington and add ed to the apparent Dawes -MacDon- aid agreement has come a com- munication from Premier Tanaka, of Japan, placing the Japanese Government on record in support of measures looking to the reduc- tion of armaments.
 Upon receipt of the communica- ton there was immediately called a conference between Secretary of State Stimson and British Ambas- sador Esme Howard and they later called on Senator Borah, of the Senate Foreign Relations Commit tee.
 Secretary Stim son forbade a statement concerning the confer ence beyond letting the public know that armaments was discuss ed but it has been made clear to many high officials that the Kel- logg treaty for renunciation of war has been definitely adopted as a national policy of the United States as a basis for future sea arna- ment discussions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-06-21
QUEEN IN PORT TODAY
 SOUTHBOUNlD AT 5 PM.

The steamer Queen, Capt A. w. Nickerson, docked in Juneau at 7:3( o'clock this morning after complet- ing the triangle trip to Skagway, Haines and Sitka, and will remain in port all day, sailing at five o'clock this afternoon for Seattle. On the way into Juneau this morn ing. the Queen made the trip to Taku glacier.
 Those arriving in Juneau on the Queen were: Dr. J. F. Patritsch. F.. B. DeGrace, Mrs. Thomas Burrows Mrs. H. A. Pryde, Clifford Williams, Lieut.. E. Itschner, Miss Victoria Spaulding, Bird E. Riley, Miss Pat : ricia Blocker, P. V. Ruth, Mrs. E. Gilbert, Sam Baker, William s. Hamilton, Mrs. Sally Schafer. Miss Theopa M. Lee, and Paul E. Tar gor.
 There are two first class pas sengers aboard for Petersburg, four for Wrangell, three for Ketchikan and 78 for Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-06-21
DEBENTURE PLAN AGAIN B0BS UP, SENATE HEARING
Master of Grange Appears Before Committee
 Makes Statement

WASHINGTON, June 21.-Less than 24 hours after Congress quit work for the summer recess, to await the report on the House Tar if bill, the controversial export de- benture plan was revived by the National Grange.
 L. J. Taber, Master of the Grange, told the Serate Finance Sum-com- mittee, holding hearings on the agricultural schedule of the bill, that unless the debenture plan was approved by the Senate, there would be a different story to tell'' and added that he was optimistic at the prospects of the debenture plan as rider to the tariff bill, de- spite overwhelming rejection by the House as part of the Farm Relief Bill.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-06-21
'sFor tue Lope of c Lady" Is c Thrilling Romance
 To Start Soon m Empire

the quaint Romany tongue. Two notorious highwaymen risk cap- ture and death to aid friend. A dashing nobleman saves his rival in love from drowning and thereby falls into the hands of his enemies. A hunted man throws aside all precautions and comes out of hiding to be near the girl, who once scorn- ed him, but the girl he loves.
 Well-Drawn Characters
 Colorful characters, expertly pie tured in Farnols splendid tech- nique, will especially appeal to all lovers of fiction. Sir Richard Guyf- ford and Helen Darcy, the central figures. are ideally portrayed. Rich ards cousin, Julian, is the evil genius behind the plots of Viscount Brocklehurst and Captain Despard, two of Helen's suitors.
 Helen's aunt, the Duchess, looks at the world through eyes of con- mon sense and provides much of the delightful humor. Black Nick and the Galloping Parson are high waymen of particular interest. Truf- feni, an old gypsy, draws Sir Rich ard into the protection of the clan when danger threatens him.
 Commended by Critics
 The rapid-fire action and dialog won wide praise from critics when the story was published in book form under the title, "Guyfford of Weare."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-06-21
YeHo,U Bird
 StolUa,Udy Is
 Returning Home

CHERBOURG, France, June 21. Arthur Schreiber. of Portland, MaiiIe, stowaway oA the Yslow Bird on the flight across the At lantic, sailed today aboard the Le- viathan on his return home. He got off the boat train at the Cher bourg freight shed to break away from newspapermen."
 Aboard the big liner, he said: "I will be back here in my own airplane, which I will pilot myself and if the newspapermen will leave me alone, the first call I'll make when I return to France will be to Armento Lotti, pilot of the Yellow Bird, my friend and gen. tleman.'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-06-21
ENGAGEMENT OF TWO OF PRINCE RUPERT
 STAFF IS ANNOUNCED

The engagement of Miss Doreen Pryce and Gordon Gilliland, both popular members of the steamship Prince Rupert's staff, was made known while that vessel was in port here last night. They are residents of Vancouver, B. C., where the wedding will occur after the close of the present tourist season.
 MT. Gilliland is well known here ana in other communities in south east Alaska. He has been in the purser's office on both the Prince George and Prince Rupert and making the Alaska run for several years. Miss Bryce is in charge of the beauty parlor on the Prince Rupert.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-06-21
BARRETT WILLOUGHBY WILL VISIT JUNEAU IN JULY, SHE WRITES

A letter from Barrett Willoughby, author of several popular Alaska books, to Mrs. Walstein G. Smith, brings the news that the famous Alaska writer will visit Juneau in July. She will probably remain here for sometime during the sum- mer and visit other points in the Territory.
 Barrett Willoughby also told her friend that her Gentlemen Un- afraid" is being printed in raised letters for the use of the blind in England This is regarded as a genuine recognition of the merit of the publication.
 Post Haste Letter
 The San Francisco Examiner of June 6, contains a portrait of Bar rett Willoughby reading a letter she had received from Miss Ienorc White, daughter of E. J. White, editor of Stroller's Weekly, written the day before it's receipt. The let ter was written by Miss White and dated June 3. She gave it to Gov. George A. Parks just before he nopped off on his one-day flight to San Francisco. Gov. Parks posted it in San Francisco where it was post-marka 1:30 am. Jure 4. Later that day it was delivered to Barrett Willoughby at her apart- ment, though she had moved from the apartment to which it was ad- dressed.
 The Examiner refers to the let ter as "the fastest letter ever to come out of Alaska
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-06-21
MANY VISITORS
 ON VESSELS IN
 YACHT CLASSIC
Fifty-two Visitors on Eight Visiting Yachts in
 Race from Olympia

On the nine Capital Capital Yacht Race entries arriving here today there were 58 persons, in the six aboard the Jazz, local entry.
 Despite weather conditions, which had been rather cloudy and rainy until this morning, all of them were enjoying the cruise and were delighted with the course.
 A list of those arriving by boat follows:
 Maidie-Owner and captain, Jack Power of Seattle, Murry Mitchell, Prof. Louis P. DeVries, University of Washington, Robert c. Knowles, and Charles H. Knowles, all of Seattle. The Maidie flies the col ors of the Queen City Yacht Club
 Klosh-William G. Reed, Shelton Wash, and University of Washing ton, owner and captain, Seattle Yacht Club, H. Y. Yenawine, Se- attle, R. A. Briggs, Shelton, J. H. Jr., Los Angeles, and T R. Ingham, Olympia.
 Kittiwake-Walter Draham, Olym- pia, owner and captain, of the Olympia Yacht Club, Katherine Jack Mifflin, Harvey Kyllonen, all of Olympia.
 Koyoia-George Briffett, Olympia, owner and captain. Olympia Yacht Club, Clarence Bethel, John Me Walter Gunstone, Walter A. G. Johnson, George Briffett, Jr., all of Olympia, and Dan McCaughan and Harry Mills, of Seattle.
 Jazz-Cash Cole, owner and cap tain, Juneau Yacht Club. Mrs. Cole, Tom. Jim and Jerry Cole, Elliott Fremming and Jim Chase.
 Bolinder-Richard Froboese, Se- attle, owner and captain, Seattle Yacht Club, Gran w. Rice, Roy A Palm, George G. Gaukroger, Har- old E. Springer, all of Seattle.
 Blonde - Milton B. Henderson, Portland, owner and captain, Port and Yacht Club, Richmond Jame- son, Fillmore Henderson, Carl H. Johnston, of Portland, Raymond Krantz, Assistant Editor of Pacific Motor Boating, Seattle. and Harry Gardner, Portland.
 Winifred-Adolph Schmidt, Olym- pia, owner and captain, Olympia Yacht Club, Adolph Schmidt, Jr., Fullerton, Joseph Speckart, all of Olympia, w. Anedrson of Charles w. Smith of Calf.
 Mary-Mar Ann, Frank J. Seidel- huber, Seattle, owner and captain, Seattle Yacht Club, Frank V. Seid- Henry R. Seidelhuber, Mrs. Frank J. Seidelhuber, Miss Anna Roy c. Erickson, Mrs Roy c. Erickson, Robert Brown, Mrs. Robert Brown, Miss lola Brown, William Jefferson, all of Seattle.
 The Marlin has aboard: H. J. Hurling, San Francisco, captain and owner, MT. and Mrs. Frank MT. and Mrs. Fred New comb, w. A. Wilson and E. Manuel. all of San Francisco.
 The Snohomish is under the com mand of Lieut.. Commander F. J. Lieut.. A. J. Craig, for nerly of the Unalga and for sev- eral years a resident of this city, IS Executive Officer. Other off ,ers are: Engineer, Chief Machin- st Mate A. G. Blood; Gunnery Officer, Ensign H. F. Rowland, , Pay Clerk, P. H. Portteus; Boat ;wian, c. B. Stewart and Boatswain w. White.
 Arriving on the Snohomish were Morris Fisher, prominent resident and banker of Port Angeles, B.. Bryant of Seattle. and B. F. Hume, Secretary of the Olympia Chamber ) Commerce and Secretary of the Olympia Race Committee. He is accompanied by his son Donsld.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-06-21
SALEM WOMEN VISIT
 HERE FOR SOMETIME

Mrs. E. E. Gilbert, sister of Rev. Henry Young, pastor of the local Methodist Episcopal Church, &C., companied by Mrs. Thomas Bur rows, both of Salem, Ore, arrived today on the steamer Queen. They will visit for sometime with Dr. and Mrs. Young.
 Mrs. Gilbert and Mrs. Burrows have visited Lake Bennett and oth- CT points on the White Pass Route and Sitka. They are enjoying their northern trip to the utmost.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-06-21
TO GUARD BODIES OF
 SOLDIERS FROM INFERIOR

c. H. McSpadden has been desig- mated as representative of the American Legion to guard the bod ies of the first soldiers to be brought down from cemeteries at Interior stations, this week. The g bodies are in the warehouse at the City Dack, in collins draped with American flags, waiting for the Northwestern Monday morning, to be transferred to Sitka where they will be inferred in the Nation al Cemetery.
 The bodies of soldiers who have died at Interior stations in years past, and IT headstones, were taken from the cemeteries of the Interior recently and exhumed for removal.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-06-21
CASUALTY
 LIST TO BE COMPILED

WASHINGTON, June 21-The casualty list of Prohibition is being compiled by the Department of Jus tice, including all Enforcement Agents in every state, both Fed eral and local, also the number of violators of Prohibition and sus- poets who have been killed.
 The Department of Justice off cials said there was no special sig nificance attached to the com pilation as the purpose was mere ly to gather inforcement on Law Enforcement.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-06-21
Funeral Services for Gen. BranaCeU Booth
 Are Held in London

LONDON, June 21. While a crowd of "reverent men and wom- en" stood outside, high officials of the Salvation Army today con- ducted the brief funeral services for Gen. Bramwell Booth whose body has been lying in state since his death last Sunday.
 Gen. Edward Higgins, successor, conducted the services.
 Many of the poorer classes of London were present.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-06-21
BIG MERGER
 IS PLANNED

NEW YORK, June 21-Plans for the merger of the Fleischmann Company, Royal Baking Powder Company and E. w. Gillett Com pany into a $43ooO0,Ooo concern have been sent to the stockholders by the J. P. Morgan Company.
 Acquisition, by purchase, of the coffee firm of Chase and Sanborn, is part of the plan of merger.
 The Stock Exchange name of the new firm has not been se- lected
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-06-21
ONE HUNDRED
 PERISH, FIRE w 1ssE 77 7-iN J

LONDON, June 21. = The Ex- change Telegraph Company says that as the result of an explosion in two vaults under the East Bound Hospital at Canton, fire followed and nearly 100 persons perished, among them 30 patients. Over 400 patients were rescued be- fore the building was destroyed. Firemen, police and soldiers aided in the rescue work
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-06-21
NINE VESSELS
 FINISH COURSE
 BY NOON TODAY
Thirty-two Foot Boat First to Arrive But Is Re-
 ported Disqualified
THRILLING FINISH IS
 STAGED BY } ENTRIES
Ann, Kittiwake and Koyoia Run Neck
 and Neck Race to End

Led by the Klosh, Seattle Yacht Club entry, skippered by Willian G. Reed, of Shelton and the Uni versity of Washington, nine yachts making the Capital-to- Capital Race between Olympia and Juneau, were tied up in this port at noon today.
 The winner in the two classes, and overall winner cannot be de- termined until Race Officials com plete checking the log books of the yachts. Official announcements of winners and awards probably will be made some time Saturday.
 Kl0sh Out of Race
 An error in rating of it's engine speed to correspond with the seven knot handicap limit, it was said, ps-.ss the Klosh, first to complete the 900 mile course, out of compe- tition. Capt. Reed made this known immediately after he tied up. He said his engine turned 1900 revo- lutions the entire distance and gave him speed of seven and one- half knots. instead of the seven knots at which the little 32-foot craft was rated.
 The Klosh made magnificent race. It took the lead from the Maidie at the outset and was never theadxd It crossed the finish line here at 10:59:20 am. Juneau tirn Its elapsed time for the course was 145 hours, A minutes and A sec- onds. It was 37 minutes and IA and three-fifth seconds ahead of the Mary -Mar-Ann, second to cross the finish line.
 Stage Pretty Finish
 The Mary-Mar-A Kittiwake and Koyoia, staged a thrilling fin- ish for the hundreds of people who crowded the waterfront to welcome the racers. coming in the order named. The first of the trio slid across the line at 11:36:3 am. Thirty-one and three-fifth seconds later the Kittiwake's finish was announced by the signal gun, to be in turn followed one minute, 32 and two-fifth seconds later by the Koyoia.
 Before the echoes of the signal gun had died away, the Winifred crossed the line at 11:41:3 2-4 am. About seven minutes later the Jazz, entry of the Juneau Yacht Club slid over the end of the course to be make way for the Bolinder, which was four minutes behind. Three minutes after the Bolinder, the Blonde was registered in, and the Maidie crossed at 12:05:4 4-5 pm.
 Marlin Unaccounted For
 The Marlin, flying the St. Fran cis Yacht Club pennant, owned and explained by H. J. Thurling of San Francisco, was the only entry not accounted for until the As- sociated Press dispatch from Prince Rupert was received. The Coast Guard cutter Cygan turned back from -.ersburg last night to con- duct a search for it.
 The Marlin is a fine vessel and capable of making 9 knots an hour.
 No Accident Enroute
 The nine yachts arriving here by noon today made the trip without any accident to mar the event. The weather. while generally cloudy and rainy, was not unfavorable. A fol- lowing wind aided them somewhat and there were no heavy seas en- countered.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-06-21
Designing Plaque As Monument to
 Gold Rush Horses

SEATTLE, June 21.-James A. Wehn, Seattle sculptor, is designing the bronze plaque to be erected, according to present plans, at Inspiration Point. overlooking Dead Horse Guich between Skag- way and White Pass Summit as monument to the pack horses and mules that died during the gold rush in 1898.
 The plaque will be set in stone furnished by the White Pass and Yukon Route.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-06-21
Fourteen Horses
 Perish in Fire
 In Seattle Stable

SEATTLE, June 21. = Fourteen horses perished in a spectacular fire early this morning when the Mcintyre Stables, in an old frame building, were destroyed. Harry Goodrich. watchman, asleep in the stables, narrowly escaped. Six horses were saved.