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The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-02-17
.ShoueIs Sno,o from Roof; Goes Into
 .ChonneI With IL

The flood tide yesterday after lnoon provided a wet but safe land ing place for James T. Fraser. aged "A years, when he fell from the roof of one of the Nelson cabins on Willoughby Avenue. opposite the Bureau of Roads garage.
 Fraser was shoveling snow from the roof of his cabin, and when the snow went, he went with it. Fortunately the tide was in and he sustained no injuries. Jean and George Nelson saw him fall and hastened to his rescue. Several bystanders tried to induce Fraser to go to the hospital for a few days but he scoffed at the idea.
 Fraser formerly followed the sea He is an oldtimer in Alaska and has been pensioned by the Terri tory
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-02-17
LittLa Girl Is Shot
 To D1o,-.,..; LIother Held
 For Mental Examination

MCOOK, Nebraska, Feb. IT, Maxine Bender, aged Il years, was 3hot to death Saturday afternoon, and the girls mother, Mrs. Frank Bender, aged 45 years, is held for examination as to her mental con- dition.
 One of the other five children in the house at the time, was un- able to give any details. The child was found lying on the floor, her back lacerated by shotgun bull lets fired at close range.
 Neighbors said the mother had acted queerly lately but showed TO criminal tendencies.
 The father is a plasterer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-02-17
CivIL. ACTION
 TAKEN AGAINST
 OIL COMPANIES
Nineteen Organizations and One Individual to
 Face Trial

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, Feb. IT. "A civil suit charging nineteen western oil companies end one in dividual F R. Long, of Los An geles, with "conspirlng to monopo- llze in restraint of trade and con- merce in gasoline" has been filed in the Federal District Court by United States Attorney George Hat field
 The defendants in addition tc Long, include the California, Stan dard, Richficld, General Shel, Union companies, all of California; Texas, Associated, Marine Refining, Hancock Oil. MacMillan Petroleum, Rio Grande oil, EdingtonWitz Re- fining, Vernon Oil and Refining, and Western Oil and Refining.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-02-17
WHO'S WHO
 AND WHERE

Mrs. Brice Howard, wife Of the local agent of the Admiral Line, and her daughter arrived from Se- attle on the Admiral Rogers after a two-mcnths' visit with relatives and friends in California and Ore gon. Mrs. Howard left Juneau De- cember IT in company with her husband and the two children. MT. Howard returned to Juneau several weeks ago.
 J. F. Anes, fur rancher from Petersburg, arrived on the Admiral Rogers MT. Ames recently effect ,d an organization among the mink raisers of Southeast Alaska and was elected President. Ee is here on business.
 MT. and Mrs. ". S. Pekov.ch arc to Funter Bay on the Admiral Rogers, after spending the holidays in the south. MT. Peko- vich is one of the directors of the Admiralty Alaska Gold Mining Company.
 Mrs. A. c. sioss. fox rancher rom Unalaska, is a passenger to Seattle on the Northwestern.
 Capt. H. Larsen, Bristol Bay ,anneryman, i1 passenger on the Northwestern for the States.
 Miss E. Lombardini, school teach CT from Cordova, is southbound on she Northwestern.
 W. w. Wandling, fur dealer of Anchorage arrived in Juneau on the Northwestern.
 w. w. Batcheler, Juneau broker, arrived in Juneau on the North western.
 G. R. Jackson, Nome banker, &C.,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-02-17
HEAVY SNOWFALL IS REPORTED ,WRANGELL
 AND AT PETERSBURG

Wransell and Petersburg are ex- periencing about the same trouble from snowfall as Juneau, accord ing to Asst. District Forester M. L. Merritt, who returned Sunday from an official inspection trip to Ket- cllikan. The First City, with only six inches of snow on the ground, has not had any serious difficulty. The new ranger boat built at the Forest Service ways at Ketchikan
 for Juneau, will arrive here abou. the end of this month, MT. Mer- ritt said Ranger Harold Smith and Capt. George Peterson will re-
 main in Ketchikan while the Ram ger VII is being overhauled and
 bring it back here with the new
 boat. The Raneer VII is to he transferred to Sitka.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-02-17
TWO MOUNTAIN GOATS SHIPPED TO SEATTLE

Two mountain goats billy and his mate, are aboard the North western for the Washington State Game Commission at Seattle. They are being given the Washington authorities in return for elk sup piled to the Alaska Game Commis- sica for experimental purposes in the Territory.
 Including these two. the Com mission has delivered six mountain goat to Washington. Under the agreement covering the transaction two more goats remain to be de- liVered.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-02-17
FRED I. DUBOIS FORME:RSENAT0R DIES SUDDENLY

WASHINGTCN Feo. I7.-Fred Dubois, one of the two first United States Senators from Idaho, mem Der of the International Joint High Commission for the consideration lcf American and Canadian affairs. died here, aged 79 years. lie served three terms in the Senate. As q boy he lived across the street in Springfield from the Lincoln horna and was one of the youthful friends of the great E.nancipator.
 Former Senator Dubois was born in Illinois where his father served as State Auditor for a long time. He was graduated from Yale and went to Idaho in 1880. He was appointed United States Marshal by President Arthur in 1882. and was retained in office by President Cleveland until his. term expired. He was elected Delegate to Con- gress from Idaho as a Republican and was serving when Idaho was admitted as a State in 1891, when he was elected Senator. He was one of the Western delegates that walked out of the Republican Ma tional Convention in 1896 when 1t declared against the free coinage of silver. He supported Bryan and was the Free Silver Candidate for reelection as Senator, but was defeated. Tn 1891 he was again elected Senator, as a Democrat, and became the minority party whip Tn the Senate He was defeated for reelection as Senator, but con- tinued active as a Democratic lead- CT in his State, attending the Na- tional Conventions of that party in 1904 and 1908. In 1912 he was leader of the campaign for the nomination of speaker Champ Clark for the Presidency.
 President Wilson appointed him es civilian member Of the Board of Ordinance and Qualifications in the War Department and President Coolidge named him to member ship on the International Jo.nt High Commission.
 He was s member of the boards of several large corporations whcr he died, including the First Ma tional Fire Insurance Company and the National Mortgage Company He was First President Of the former. For many years he was one Of the most influential citizens of the Far West.
 He had lived in Washington for many years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-02-17
Glass Bottomed Boat,
 With 6 E1cursionists
 Aboard Sinks ;AUSaved

MIAMI, Fla, Feb. 17.-Sixty. three passengers were taken from glass bottomed excursion boat late Saturday afternoon in Nsw River as 1t was sinking at South Miami Beach.
 The accident was caused when the ruddcr struck sanabar break ing the glass bottom.
 Water poured through the open ing and the decks were awash when the last passenger was re- moved.
 AirpianeS and speed boats aid- ed Ill the rescue work.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-02-17

Students at Iowa State College must keep their grades above 80 or they are forced to move from fraternity houaes to quieter dwell ings.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-02-17
SITKA MAN PASSES AWAY
 IN SEATTLE, NO DETAILS

Peter Perrin, resident for many years at Sitka, died last week at Seattle, according to word received today by United States Marshal Albert White. No details of the death were received. It was not known what disposition would be made of the remains.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-02-17
PROMINENT NOME
 LAWYER GOING OUT

o. D. Cochran, prominent pioneer Meme lawyer, attorney for the Unit ed States Smelling and Refining Company's Nome dredging compa- ny, is a scuthbound passenger on the Northwestern. He made the trip from Nome to Fairbanks via airplane, and caught the Northwest ern at Seward.
 MT. Cochran is well known at Juneau. He served in the House of Representative at one session of the Alaska Legislature at this place.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-02-17

NOTE-ObservaSlons a made at 8 D.. m,
 The North Pacific the Gulf of Alaska It slightly from Oregon southwesward extreme fallen cloudy weather Territory decidedly slightly else where except al Nome and they a en
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-02-17

Thieves at Waycross. Ga. stole Ithe gleam from somebody's smile when they robbed dentists office Of set of gold teeth.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-02-17

Ee will remain in the States until
 the first sailing of a steamship frcm Seattle to Nome next June.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-02-17
MoMANs CLUB MEETING

Regulsr business meeting of the Juneau Woman's Club will be held at 7::3o o'clock Tuesday evening, February IS, in the Council Cham bers of the City Hall. Mrs. Ella B. Smith, President; Catherine B.. Ross. Secretary. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-02-17
Weather Conditions As Recorded by the U. s.
 Weather Rurean

, TO- tonight Tuesday, southeasy
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-02-17
SECREST HERE ENROUTE SOUTH
 TO SICK WIFE
KOMO Broadcast Is Picked Up by Mrs. Strong Who
 Notifies Secrest

z. F. Secrest. diamond drill op- ( .torrasF-the Alaska Ju1aau prop y near Eaton, B. C., arrived in Jf'neau at 6;30 o'clock last n.yht c,l the gasboat Amy from the r suth Of Taku River, enroute to Seattle to visit his wife wao re- c9ntly suffered a paralytic stroke
 Both HOMO of Seattle and KFIU of Juneau have been broadcasting t1a Information of his wife's condi- tion in hope that someone at the Taku camp would pick tip tho message and notify Sssrest. MT Strong, wife of Capt. Williar7 Strong of Eaton, heard the mes sage from KOMO at Il o'clock Sat- urday night, February 8. Her mes senger arrived at the Alaska Ju- neau camp shortly after midnight after mushing a mile and halt through deep snow. and notified Secrest.
 Eight Feet of Snow
 There was about eight feet oi new snow on the ground and Se- crest was novice at snowshoeing Four men volunteered to accom- pany him part of the way and help break trail. They started at day break Sunday morning and ar- rived at West Hill refuge cabin, a distance of eight miles, at 9:15 that night, after one of the most ex- hausting marches that any of the men had ever experienced.
 Delayed by Taku
 The party was stormbound al West Hill for two days, with furi- GUS Taku wind. On Wednesday morning they hit the trail again and made Oscar Olzon5 cabin, 8 distance of 10 miles. The wind kept them there for two days and on Saturday they made Ben Bull lards cabin. four miles from the acow where the Amy lands They 4GullCllCQ O chlAl bllC liSAt A4dS dAlA reached the scow 30 minutes ahead cf the Amy, which was enrout, from Juneau. Secrest endeavorec to catch the Northwestern which sailed from Juneau at 6 o'clocl last night, but was too late. Tn Northwestern passed them, almos within hailing distance, as the, passed Pt. Salisbury, coming out O the Inlet. The next southboun. steamer is due in Juneau February g.
 Strong on Trail
 Secrest said he met Capt. Stronl at West Hill. He wa5 bound fol Eaton with his dogteam, afte mushing down to receive the mai from the Amy's previous trip. Ar Hedman, who came from Eatof with Secrest, will take the last mai as far as Olson's cabin and Olscr sutill mush into Eaton with 1t.
 The diamond drill operations vii close for the winter. Secrest said and will resume at the opening O navigation. With the exception Q one man who is troubled witi Rheumatism the employees at tn Alaska Juneau camp are all Il aood health and good spirits Th' food is good and the chef know how to prepare 1t to suit them. No discoveries of any sensationa efiracter have been made this win ter( according to secrest.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-02-17
TWO ABE ARRESTED AT
 PETERSBURG AND FINED

Sam Keller and Archie Abbott, arrczted last week at Petersburg by Deputy Marshal Hans Wick were found guilty e violating the Alas ka Bone Dry Law. Keller was fined $75 and Abbott sentenced to 60 days in jail by United States Ccmmlssioner Clausen.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03

he said, is building a plant abroad for the purpose of manufacturing its products at a lower cost than IS possible in the United States, in the hope that democratic members of congress will be able to effect low tariff rate and permit the shipping of the foreign made products into this country in competition with American made goods.
 says Dry Law Can't Be Altered Touching on the 18th amendment. Col. Seymour declared that 1t will he impossible to bring about it's re- peal in the next two years, yet the democrats arc representing that they will do so if elected. He would gladly vote for it's repeal if the op- portunity came 10 him 10 do so, he said, but it is a fact that l3 states have the power to check such a nAoyc. He favored the repeal of the Volstcad Act as a quicker means of obtaining relief from tho situation drought about by prohibition, and reminded the audience that he voted against ratification Of the 18th amendment in the state senate. Al that time, he declared for light wines and beer.
 Senator Wilcox characterized the democratic party campaign as one of criticism. He urged that a repub- lican congress be returned to give the country the kind of lcgislaticr ] which it moods.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03

will not be paid for in the next 20 years.
 After telling the audience that his experience in the common council and public offices qualities him to seek reelection Representative Lang9 raid that important legislation which will bc brought before the legisla- turc this year requires that capable men be sent to Hartford. He op- posed a change in government duo to the fact the country has reacha ] the crisis and it would only proions the period of depression.
 Fifth Ward Rally Tonight
 Stanley karpinski announced that another republican rally would be held in Rialto hall tonight at 7,3J o'clock.
 200 Attend Republican supper
 Appr1vimately 2Qg attended the Dutch supper, which was presided over by Mayor QuigIcy, chairman of the arrangements committee. Jsng a catsup bottle as a gavcl, the
 
 and introduced Col. Clarence w. Seymour, nominee for representa- tive in congress, senator Ernest W. Christ. nominee for state senator; Senator Roy Wilcox of Merlden' nominee for state treasurer; Char Harry M. Giusburg of the town committee. Ernest Carpenter Of New Haven, and Representatives Thure Bcngtson and William r, Lango. Mayor Quiglcy told the gathering tEat the republican party in New Britain is a united body in which there is no dns.nsion and one of inc men to whom credit Is due for the happy state Of affairs was Senator Christ The senator urged the clcc- tion of the entire republican party ticket and stressed in particular the qualifications of Judge B. W. Alling for judge of probate. He said Judge filling was rapidly rcgaining his health and would have liked to at tend the gathering, but his phy- sicians advised against over oNer- ltOl ana so ne Tcllldtllcu dL lNBuHAA- can headquarters.
 Asks Support for Hoover Col Seymour asked the voters to consider the qualifications of the candidates who will be voted upon tomorrow and pleaded for the elcc- tion Of republican congressman who may be depended upon to help Pres idcnt Hoover and not devote their time to discrediting his administra- tion.
 Two years ago. he said, cX-Con- gressman Augustine Lonergan, hlS l opponent, acknowledged in his Cam' paign expense return. a contribution i of S1 900 from the democratic ma | tional committee, a body which re ceived most of it's money from Johr J. Raskob. official of the Genera
 Motors corporation. The corporation
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03
20 PERSONS HURT
 IN BUS COLLISION
Four Severely Injured as Ma
 chine Hits Elevated Pillar

New York, Nov. 3 (UP)--Twenty persons were injured, four severely, when a Boston o-Ncw York bus crashed into an elevated train pillar last night in the Bronx. The driver was trying to avoid a collision with sedan.
 Ivan Stern, IS, of New York, and three bus passengers, James Jack son. 31, 179 South Spruce street, Boston; Al Hickson, IS. F Sussex street, Boston, and Eustice Perron, A, New York. were taken to Nor r.sania hospital.
 The others, who were treated on the scene. were John Cauldfeld, 31, 1o6 Warwick street, Boston, driver of the bus; William Cover, 37. of 512 Appleton street, Boston; Miss Betty Caldwell, A. of 557 Morgan avenue. Boston: Everett Scanlan, 2S. ot 1925 Main street, Hartford, Conn.,: William Flanagan, 30, of the Bronx: Joseph McHugh, 40. of Jackson Heights. Queens; Isidore Berman, 31, of 616 East Fremont street, Bos- ton; Frederick O'Connor, 21, same address: John Roach, 25, of 99 West Springfield street, Boston, Miss Ger trude Williams, A, of 20 Westmin- ster street, Boston; Mrs. Arthur Logan, 4S, of Is Glendale Terrace, Newton Highland. Mass: Lila Men deg, 25. of New York, a dancer; I;enzo Rodrigro, 2S, of New York, dancing partner of Miss Mendez; Marcy Proctor, 2S, of New York: and Mrs. Carrie Dixon, 39, of St. Johns, N. B.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03

cratic nominees, were introduced by Attorney Joseph r. Dutton, chair man of the democratic town com mittee. John C. Cope and Francis B.. Donnelly, candidates for representa- lives from Bristol, headed the list.
 Joseph Pittman
 Joseph Pittman, aged 43 years, died at the Bristol hospital this morning following an illness of four months. He was born in Newfound- land on November 24, 1866 and spent his early life there. He came to Bristol four years ago and since then has been employed by the New Departure Manufacturing company.
 Surviving him are his wife and four children, Joseph, Jr., Margaret, Arline and George Pittman. all of Bristol, his mother and one brother, Thomas Pittman of Boston.
 Funeral services will be held from St. Joseph's church at 2 o'clock Wednesday morning. Burial will be in St. Joseph's new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03
Newspaper Columnist Asks Good
 From Mary In Return for Evil

Amarillo, Tex, Nov. 3 (UP) - Gene Howe. newspaper columnist who has been called "the tactless Texan" believes in returning good for evil and suggested today that Mary Garden, operatic star, assume similar attitude.
 A year ago, Miss Garden sang here in ''Thais." Howe, in his col umn, declared she was "too old to sing" and that she ''tottered abont on the stage" That, Howe admitted, was evil"
 When Miss Garden and her con- pany planned to play in Amarillo again this year Howe invited her to his home for ''an old fashioned sup per" That, he said, was good She replied that she would be de lighted Ito attend tea" at the Howe home. Howe thinks also that was evil"
 But a tea is was, complete with frock tail coats, the first ever worn by Texas panhandle plainsmen. Miss Garden said she felt highly honored. ] l Mary still Remembers But Miss Garden has not forgot ten the criticism Howe made of her voice and appearance last year. In ! her own words, she is planning to rip his hide" in q speech from the auditorium stage tonight.
 q do not resent criticism and have no i'll feelings whatever toward Mir. Howe" Miss Garden said. "The only thing that causes me to be come eXasporated was his rudeness in criticizing my show. I'll rip his hide for that" And that. Howe maintains will be very evil"
 Howe plans 10 present her with the biggest bouquet ever assem- bled" when she makes her appear ance tonight. That, he insists, is good and suggests that Miss Garden also follow the scriptural advice.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03
MAYOR THOMPSON SEEMS
 BETTER, PHYSICIANS SAY
No Increase Noted in Peritonitis Symptoms-May Be Out
 of Danger Soon

Chicago, Nov. R}-Mayor Will liam Hale Thompson, in the opinion of his physicians, seemed today to be winning his fight for recovery after an emergency operation for appendicitis.
 Gaining ground steadily, the mayor faced the crisis, expected late this afternoon, with the same fight ing spirit that has characterized is attitude since the operation was performed at Passavant hospital last Friday. Dr. Milton NJ. Portis said that if he continued to make aa much progress as he has since the operation he might be consid- cred out of danger within the next 2,i hours.
 No new complications manifested themselves and there has been no increase in the symptoms of peri tonitis, which were noted last Friday.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-03

(Continued From Page Seven) game was interesting throughout and was witnessed by fair sized crowd.
 The Triangles scored their touch down on an unusual break. A Tri- angle back threw pass that went across the goal line. A Plainville back knocked the ball down but it bounced directly into a New Brit ain mans hands for touchdown.
 Tickets Selling Fast
 Tickets for the dance to be held Friday night at the high school for the benefit of the library building fund are selling at a good pace and interest is increasing daily. The committee in charge wishes to en- phasizc that the affair will be a plain, ordinary dance" featured by wonderful music and not an elabor- ate ball. A good time is promised all in attendance. Dress will be op- tIonaI, thereby allowing all present to wear whatever they see fit.
 si Yaffes orchestra is widely known and i, in great demand. It is being brought here at considerable expense but the library committee wished to give the people of Plain vile rare musical treat. A limited number of stag tickets may be se- cured. Refreshments will be served.
 Seeks Foreclosure
 Notice of pending civil action by the kraus Co. of Newark, N. J.. aaginst Peter George of New Brit ain has been filed at the office of the town clerk. The Newark con- cern seeks to foreclose a judgme ent lien on Plainville property. The writ is returnable in the court of com mon pleas in Hartford on the first Tuesday of December. The plaintiff is represented by Kirkham, Cooper, lIungerford and Camp of New Brit ain.
 We-Uns to Meet
 Tho We-Uns club will meet at the home of Mrs. Philip Sparks Of Forestville avenue this evening.
 Infant Dies
 A son born at the New Britain General hospital Saturday to Mir. and Mrs. Frank Milo of 21 Kent street died shortly following birth.