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The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-13
The Universal Coast Guard.
(New York Times)

(NeW York TmeS)
 The laying of the cornerstone of the Coast Guard Academy at New London recently was an opportunity to praise service which has in Sec- retary Mellon a stanch admirer. He almost emotional in testifying to it's worth Tt is now" he said "as it has been since the beginning, service organized to protect the nation and to hu- manity." The Secretary had been struck by the design of the buildings ''n harmony with the tra- dtions of New England and of that early period of the country's history in which the Coast Guard had it's beginning" Long known as the Revenue Gutter Service it established by the law of July 31, 1739 to collect duties lon the tonnage of ships or vessels and on goods, wares and merchandise imported into the United States" There no organized navy at the time The Treasury Depart ment "the logical and convenient place" in which to install the Revenue Cutter Service. Its powers were extended from time to time by legis- lation. Authority given the President to order that it should be attached to the navy in emergen- cies
 The ships actively engaged in the War of I1812 the Seminole War, the Mexican War, through out the Civil War and in the Spanish War. During the World War. it participated in convoy work and it's officers commanded combat ships, transports, training camps and even aviation stations It had a part in suppressng the slave trade and piracy. It's duties to include multiplicity of aids to ships in distress protection of wrecks, removing floating dangers to navigation, police work in Alas kan waters, cooperation with the Bureau of Fish cries, enforcement of naval regulations suppreSsng mutinies merchant ships, rescuing castaways and marooned sailors, and far from least life-savng alongshore. The last duty recalls the consolidation of the Life e-Saving Service and the Revenue Cutter Service under the name of the Coast Guard by a law that became effective Jan. 28, 1915. 1 Secretary Mellon in his remarks at New Lon don, said that duties had been given the Coast Guard because of its peculiar adaptabity to the needs of modern civilization An officer man of the Coast Guard is in doubt concerning the aid he may render in any case of danger or dis tress. The annual report always makes good read ing It is full of stories often naively told of the relief of human suffering Unconscious humor runs like thread of gold through the narration And the Coast Guardsman is not too we'll paid! II was a happy idea of MT. Mellon to exalt the peace duties of the Coast Guard and to say that it is growing both in size and importance at time when the trend of common modern thought is di- rected toward a reduction of armies and navies throughout the world"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-13
St. Pierre and Miquelon and Mir. Volstead
(New York Herald -Tribune)

While the rest of the world is lamenting the decline of its foreign trade the islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon report imports for 1880 amounting to more than $11 000000 And that is not the whole story of their sea-borne commerce. for this figure represents only imports from Canada and does not account for impressive total of imports from France The record of St. Pierre and Miquelon is all the remarkable when it is considered that it's imports in 1912 valued at only $l l,000000.
 The population of these rocky, fog-swept islets off the coast of Newfoundland is less than four thousand. Even the most ingenious foreign trade expert would not dare to assert that all this flood of goods consumed by the weather beaten islanders or the annual influx of Breton and Nor man fishermen On the other hand the local French authorities show little eagerness to disclose the ultimate destination of the cargoes whose entry is soemny declared in the customs register. If their entry is matter of official record the mys- tery of their exit explained by the fact that this enviabe increase in trade dates from the year 1919
 The mystery is further clarified by the fact that ia fleet of fast schooners is accustomed to clear from these islands southerly cruises for ports unknown-or no ports at all. St. Pierre and Mi lquelon all that is left of the vast expanse of New France. and there is belated irony in the circumstance that their total foreign trade is larger than that of all Canada when France lost it tc England on the Plains of Abraham.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-13
KEAToN COMES
 BACK TO GAME
 FOR TOMORROW
Will Heave for Veterans Against Moose-Vets
 Get Star Heaver Soon

With Bob Keaton in shape for tomorrow, the Legion outfit, which took two serious batterings this week, one from the Moose and the second time last night from the Elks, will go into its game to- morrow with the Moose on even terms. The Vets showed their hit ting power last night and behind a pitcher of Keaton's class is capable of giving the Paps strong argu- ment.
 Bob has pitched but a few in- ming this year. He has been un- available for duty all this week but will rejoin the club for Sum days battle.
 The Vets are going to acquire some real endorsements to it's hurling corps next week Dennis Mclaughlin, who starred on the mound here for two seasons, left Seattle today and will arrive in time to join the club for it's com- ing game with the Elks next We'd nesday.
 Denny is not only a first string pitcher, but he is equally at home back of the plate and can fill in either the infield or outfield if necessary. His addition to the Vets will materially strengthen the team in a department where it is badly needed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-13
COSTE BELIEVES NONSTOP PACIFIC
 FLIGHT POSSIBLE

PARIS, June 13.-Dieudonne Coste believes that the Pacific Ocean can be spanned by air in a nonstop flight.
 Tn French conqueror of the At lantic from Paris to New York be- lieves that a similar flight is possi- ble across the Pacific.
 In an interview he said that con- ditions attending an attempt to cross the Pacific without an island stop are sufficiently like those faced by hi mand his partner Maurice Bellonte, on the Atlantic flight.
 While I have not made a per- sonal examination of data relative to such a flight, I believe it can be done" he said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-13

arises. it will not be difficult to get the pop ulation But of what use could poor home or wealth seekers be at this time?
 Ketchikan should be particularly careful. Alaska to the outside resident does not mean necessarily the railroad belt where Secretary Wilbur pointed. It means Ketchi- kan, the first stop and the easiest commun- ity to reach from a financial standpoint And what have we for the newcomers?
 It may be true that there is immediate opportunity in the arabic lands of the inte- rior, but only for the right sort of people. The appeal however should not be general, nor should it be broadcast at time when millions of unemployed are willing to desert the States for the fictitious opportunity that Alaska offers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-13
'TUNNEYS HOME
 FROM TRAVELS

NEW YORK, June 13.-G e Tnnney, former heavyweight cham pion, and his wife are home from long tour abroad, with poor opinion of Russia's athletic prow- ess. but with the view that Russia s five-year plan is successful and Russia is bound to have most important position in world trade. '
 Tunney said he was not impressed with the physical development of Russia's youth as evidenced in the May Day demonstration in Mos COW.
 The Russian army reminded him of a gang boy visiting a neighbor- ing gangs territory, sticking out his chest and looking tough"
 The way it impressed me-" he added, was that it was a showing of toughness that didn't exist
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-13
NO VICTORY ON FOUL AT
 BIG MATCH
Ohio State Boxing Com mission Makes An-
 nouncement Today

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 13.- There will be no victory on foul in the championship fight be- tween Max Schmeling and Young Stribling the State Boxing Com mission announced today.
 In the event of either fighter claiming a foul he will be sent to his corner and examined by phy- sician. If unable to continue, the bout will be called a no contest.
 If able to continue after five minutes and he refuses, it will be ruled technical knockout and the fighter claiming the foul will lose his share of the purse.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-13
KETCHIKAN CHRONICLE WARNS.

The Ketchikan Chronicle believes that the Ju- neau Chamber of Commerce right when it induced the Interior Department to amend its broad cast to the country urging people without employ ment at the home to go to Alaska by adding that while Alaska offers opportunity to those who are not satisfied with their surrounding conditions, peo- pie should not go there unless possessed Of suffi- cient funds to care for themselves for time. It does not agree with publications at the Vest ward which anxious for increased popula- ton that they seem to be willing that everyone that can get to the Territory ought to be encouraged to the fact that people would interpret general nvi- tation to come North to mean that Alaska IS land of opportunity where all men may work fol high wages, where there is unemployment prob- lem" It continues:
 Ketchikan has had its experience with
 that sort of thing Even today we have
 many unemployed who scraped together
 enough money for the trip north. Juneau
 no doubt feels the situation even more acute
 ly because of the attraction that the mines
 there hold for the laborer. Now they are in
 Alaska the land of opportunity with nothing
 to do
 Seward, of course, has not grown like it's
 residents had hoped. That is regrettable but
 surely an exodus of laborers from the States
 could in no sense help Seward.
 It is up to Alaskans to foster the devel-
 opn1ent of natural resources as economic
 conditions warrant. When the necessity
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-13
GOLD LINING FOR DEPRESSION
 CLOUDS.

We have heard from the past that clouds have silver Things Alaska can beat that old axiom. The clouds that hang heavily over the industrial and financial world have gold lining in this coun- trv B. D. Stewart Federal Mining Supervisor ana Acting Territorial Mining Engineer, who recently returned from examination of various mining districts in the Territory in an interview in The Empire a few days ago declared that this years operations in the gold mines bid fair to be the most productive in a decade Available records amply justify the opinion of MT Stewart, and are heartenng to the people of Alaska particularly to the Juneau region.
 Not only is the Alaska Juneau making new record but the Hirst Chichagoff shows indications of being in the midst of it's best year, and there is more stirring in prospecting and development Tn this section than have witnessed for many years According to MT. Stewart there is greater activity and the promise of larger production in the Fair banks the Bonnefied, Willow Creek, Nuka Bay Moose Pass, Hope, Cache Creek Crow Greek and other districts. MT. Stewart continued:
 Another encouraging feature characterz-
 ing the mining industry is the noticeable
 increase in the number of prospectors taking
 the field in almost every part of the Terri
 tory MT. Stewart said This is probably due
 to two major factors.
 One of the main reasons, of course, is
 the deep interest shown in gold mining ven-
 lures which is worldwide This sentiment
 has had wide and strong reaction In the
 Territory melting men to go into mineraized
 areas for extensive prospecting.
 Unemployment has likewise had stimu-
 lating effect upon the search for mineral
 deposits. Oldtimers, accustomed to seeking
 employment during the summer season have
 in many instances been unable to obtain
 work this year. Aided by the Territory,
 through its fund for payment of transpor-
 tation to prospectors they have turned back
 to the hills again.
 This is not only true of the interior
 country but holds good for the coastal re-
 gons from Cook Inlet to and throughout
 Southeast Alaska.
 Stewart Each month this year has witnessed z very substantial increase in gold production ovel the corresponding months output of last year, which in turn, was greater than 1929.
 In May there was shipped from Alaska 405t as compared with $2446l5 for May of last year and the other months of the year have shown vas gains. The output of the Territory last year wa more than s7,OOoOOO. This year ought to bea that by million or more judging from the presen outlook.
 Increased activity in gold mining always follow business and industrial depressons and lowering o commodity prices This one is no exception to tn rule Throughout the country there has been uuckening of interest in gold, and that greate interest is being manifested in Alaska and canno fail to contribute to the permanent good of tn Territory.
 AS the center of the greatest gold mining re zion of Alaska. Juneau is certain to profit iron this activity that probably will become more an intense time passes
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-13
JONES, HAGEN
 TO PLAY GOLF

ATLANTA, Ga, June 13.-Bobby Jones announced that he has pair ed with Hagen for an exhibition golf match in Columbia, Ohio, against Jose Jurado, Argentine ace, and Henry Cotton, British player, the match to follow the Ryder, Cup Contest.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-13

When the late Congressman John E. Baker of California died few years ago it left Congressman Edward T. Taylor who will visit Alaska next month, the dean of the Democrats in the National House of Representatives He entered the House in 1909. He has shown his friendship for Alaska many sons. He is coming north with a Congressional Committee that is Investigating expenditures.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-13
MISS GOLDsTEIN RETURNING

Miss Minnie GOldstein, who went south to attend the wedding of Miss Marie Goldstein to MT. John Dolinger, in San Francisco, Cal, on May "A, is returning home to Juneau on the Aleutian. Miss Gold stein is accompanied by Miss An mabel Simpson, her neice, and daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Simpson, who was also an attend ant at the wedding.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-13
THREE ARRESTS MADE BY
 DEPUTIES ZERO, NEWCOMB

Three persons were arrested yes- terday by Federal deputy marshals Feero and Newcomb, all charged with violation of the Alaska Bone Dry Law.
 b Steve Guzan pleaded guilty and was fined $250 and sentenced to serve 60 days in jail by Judge Charles Sey in the United States Commissioner Court. Ed Van and Mike Anderson were held in cus- tody awaiting a hearing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-13

Today's cheer leader: Dr. David Friday noted economist and investment trust manager says low prices and depleted stocks will increase industrial output 25 per cent by Decemb er.-(Washington PoSt).
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-13

Father Hubbard is showing the world how a geologst and glacier expert get thrills out of his work
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-13

The difference between model home and the Democratic Party is that there isn't constant scrap ping going in a model home-tCincinnati En- quirer).
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-13

Shoe factory is turning out line of shoes with "muffled soles,' probably with view to catching the 1882 presidential candidate trade.-( (Macon Ga. Teegraph)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-13

People will not make any sort of a mistake if they attend the Elks Flag Day services tomorrow morning at II o'clock
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-13

President Hoover has postponed definitely un- til December the sessions at the Capitol of the Con vention for the Fabrication of Campaign Issues Washington Post)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-13

Did you think of Julius Barnes? He gives the bankers 11-pont program for the improve ment of everything and every point refers to Con- gressional Washington Post).
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-13

Old Papers at The Ernpire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-30
PAGES HONOR DUE
BEFORE 9DTH YEAR
Clerk to Sit in House Chair
IL Days Before Reaching
Service Anniversary.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Fifty years less twelve days Of serv-
ing the House of Representatives will
see William Tyler Page, clerk, raised
briefly to the high eminence Of the
Speakers chair.
To convene the House, December z,
he will be, in way, king for day.
But it will be the wrong day.
Il had hoped to be sitting in the
Speakers chair December 10, the fifth
eth anniversary of the day when I
come here, at Is years of age, page
boy" said Page. IF the House had
been deadlocked, that might easily
have happened. But recent Democratic
victories have made anything but a
speedy Democratic election OF Speaker
and clerk very unlikely"
Nineteen has ever been his number.
Page said, but the pending shift OF
Democratic control has made him won
der If his lucky number will hold.
Wants to Continue Service.
IT may come right up to that fiftieth
anniversary and not arrive there at
what happens after the Democrats pre-
sumably elect my successor on De-
vember 7.
"A movement is on foot, know, to
offer me some sort of a position here,
and it all depends on how that develops.
Some business openings have been
discussed with me, but frankly, after
so years here, I would feel like fish
out of water anywhere else. This is my
life work. like its contacts. should
like to continue in some capacity even
though the salary does not comport with
what have been receiving"
The veteran legislative expert, who
has written The Americans Greed,
known to every school child, and guide
books for new Representatives, grew a
bit misty eyed as he reviewed his nearly
half-a-century under the Capitol dome.
1t has included: The rise and fall OF
nine Speakers; the triumphal march up
Capitol Hill of IL inaugural parades;
the fanfare which went with the sue
cessive admissions of IL new States to
the Union; the spectacular struggle
pending passage Of four constitutional
amendments; comradely acquaintance,
down through the years, with 5000
members of the House of Representa-
tiveS
House members all wore long-tailed
black coats, stiff boSomed shirts, stove
pipe hats and tall stock collars when
Tyler Page first knew them. Some Of
them are wearing petticoats now.
Contemplated Swan Song.
Those who are coming to this Sew
enty-second Congress are his friends
Democrats and Republicans alike. But
Page expects no exception to be made
In the stiff game of politics.
On that platform from which Mich
olaS Longworth made prophetic fare
well on the closing day of the Seventy
first Congress, Page will say his good
by to the clerkship on the opening day
of the Seventy-second.
II haven't decided yet whether or not
shall sing a swan song" Page said.
THE associations have been so very
pleasant want to say something. But
when the heart Is full, it is so easy to
spill over-so hard to say just the right
thing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-30
SO WILL BE IN CAST
OF G. w. U. COMEDY
Musical Show, Happy Landings"
Will Be Presented Here De-
cember 10, II and IL.

More than SO George Washington
University undergraduates are to ap-
pear in the cast of Happy Landings,
musical comedy to be presented in the
auditorium of Mckinley High School
on the evenings of December 10, II
and IL.
Principals in the production include
Ruth King Molyneaux, Wnbert Bag
ranof. Mildred Burnham, Dolph Ather-
ten, Louise Bergman, Joseph Dan
zansky, Katherine Vessels, Wiulam
Claudy and Grant Van Denmark.
The chorus is to include Amanda
Chittum, Betty Rose, Marcia Stauffer,
Janey Allen, Billie Solomon, Harriet
Doktor, Mae Leesnitzer, Evelyn SWEET
ger. Marguerite Thomas, Betty Bacon,
Virginia Mahurin, Inez Ingham, Olivia
Nixon, Dolly Tschiffely, Ruth La Fount,
Edwina Seal, Anita Watson, Shirley
Graf, Fluffy Jacobs, Peggy Evans, Betty
Monroe, Louise Monroe, Marian Ritten-
our, Jane Caskey, Betty MCGOWAN
Betty Reynolds, Adele Merriam, Kath-
Ieen watkins. Virginia Hawkins, Jane
Menefee, Ruth McNary, Bernice Wall,
Dorothy Wilson, Hilda James, Margaret
Maxwell, Jane Hughes, Platonia Papps
and Helen Sherfey.
The producing staff includes Daniel
DetweiIer, assistant to Mr.. Beattie; Ruth
De Vane, business manager, assisted by
Marion Ziegler; Christine Spignul, dane
ing director, assisted by Janey Allen
and Betty Reynolds; Carolyn Brasch,
costume director, assisted by Eleanor
Spencer and Caroline Schreiner; George
wells, company manager, assisted by
Jack Hawkins, Morris Allainer and
Jeanne West; Dean Longfellow, scenery
director, assisted by Lucrece Bradford.
John Madigan and Jerry Cobbe, and
Mildred Burnham, advertising director,
assisted by Catherine Prichard, William
Helvestine, Jean Kirkwood Marjorie
Montgomery and Earl Kneibley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-30
MAN KILLS DAUGHTER,
WIFE AND THEN SELF
Bodies of Three Are Found on Beds
in House-Leaves Two
Notes.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, November 30-Police
yesterday wrote down as double murder
and suicide the deaths Of Thomas Mere
dith Davidson, go, retired business man;
his wife and their 18-year- old daughter,
whose bodies were found in the luxuri-
Gus Davidson home here late last night.
The bodies were on three beds. After
writing two notes, speaking Of inability
to stand the strain" police say they
believe Davidson shot his daughter,
Catherine, and his wife. Norma, then
lay down on his own bed and COM
mitted suicide with the same pistol
One note was addressed to DR.. George
Davidson, rector of st. Johns Episcopal
Church. The minister was not a rela-
tive, despite the name.
Everything has been going so badly
lately I cannot stand the strain" the
note read. II am afraid to leave Norma
and Catherine with conditions as they
are"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-30
ARMS FARLEY FAILURE
PREDICTED BY SPEAKER
Matthews Tells Friends Forum
French Nationalism Will Be
Cause of Deadlock.

Because of the ultra nationalistic
attitude of France a prediction that
the Geneva Disarmament Conference
will be tragic failure" was made last
night by Joseph B. Matthews, ma
tional secretary of the Fellowship of
Reconciliation, in talk at the Friends
Forum, 1911 I street.
Although there is in France, Mr..
Matthews said, large sentiment in
favor of peace and disarmament. 1t is
disorganized. He blamed Coty, the
perfume manufacturer, who controls
two of the largest newspapers in
France, for the powerful nationalistic
attitude Of the country. While the
next election, he believes, will under
mine this nationalistic strength, it
will not help the Geneva conference,
which takes place in February.
Mr.. Matthews pointed out that the
conference is only a stepping stone
toward peace and that other peace
machinery will continue to operate
after the conference. There is no
chance of the conference succeeding
without apportionment between Russia
and the rest of the world. he said.
In discussion of the probability of
war with Russia, Mr.. Matthews said
it would be a clear-cut case of fight
ing for God against atheism.