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The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-04
RECEIVER FOR
 AIS. GOLD CO.,,
 IS APPOINTED
E. Gastonguay Is Appoint. ed Receiver for Thane
 Holdings by Harding

In an apparently amicable suit in the local United States district court, the Alaska Gold Company, holder of the former properties of the Alaska Gastineau Mining Con- pany, has been declared insolvent and Emile Gastonguay, for many years resident representative of the company, appointed receiver by United States District Judge Justin w. Harding.
 The suit was brought by B. M. Behrends, President of the B. M. Behrends Bank, who was repre- sented by A. w. Fox. The defend ant corporation was represented in the case by Henry Roden.
 Takes Over Properties
 To MT. Gastonguay was imme- diately turned over all of the local holdings of the Alaska Gold, and it's assets everywhere were ordered transferred to his control. He was given full power to manage the properties and to preserve them intact, and to defend any actions that might be brought against the company. The decree of bank ruptcy also enjoined any officer from levying against the proper ties.
 The complaint III the case al- legged that suits were to be brought in other jurisdictions that probably would result in dissipation of the assets and prevent the bondholders from deriving any benefit from them. MT Behrends sued as g bondholder. He owns ten 1000 gold debentures, Series A and B, and sets up that demands for pay ment of both interest and principal were not met. On the Series A bonds, 13 of the interest coupons were unpaid, and on the other
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-04
Weird South Sea Colony
 Descended from One Man

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Nov. A strange colony of eighty-seven persons, all descendants of a white man, William Marsters, has been revealed by the chance visit of the American freighter Golden Coast to Palmerston Island.
 The Golden Coast, blown slight ly off her course during a trip from the United States to Australia recently, passed close to the tiny coral atoll listed only on the larger charts of the South Pacific.
 The skipper was surprised to see small boat put off from the island.
 The freighter stopped and low
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cred a gangway. up which clam bered a withered but active old man attended by a number of half caste boys who called him dad" The latter explained that nearly seventy years previously his father had gone to the island and that all the present inhabit ants were descendants of this settler.
 The boy sdived for pearls to pass away the time. He pulled out frayed piece of cotton cloth con- taining a handful of gems which he traded for pile of old clothes. The wireless operator took the shirt off his back in payment for a pearl as big as pea.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-04
Another National
 Park Is Planned

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 4 4.-Establishment of another na- tional park is seen in the with drawal by the Federal Government of 5000 acres adjacent to the Dino- saur National Monument, near Jen- sen, Utah.
 The area contains some of the finest dinosaur remains in the world. Construction of a large mu- scum at the monument is among the development projects consid- cred.
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STOCK PRICES
 ADVANCE THEN
 START DECLINE
Market Finally Stea die $ Alter Principal Shares
 Take Losses

NEW YORK, Nov. 4.-Stocks ad- vanced shortly after the opening of the New York Stock Exchange this morning but selling quickly followed. The decline steadied after losses of point or two developed among principal shares.
 Trading during the day was dull, however.
 Wall Street does not regard the election results as a market factor.
 American Can dipped two points then halved the decline.
 American Telephone and Tele- graph rallied 8 point then sold two points under Monday.
 New York Central, Union Pacific, Allied Chemical, Case, and Nation al Biscuit were off from one to one and half from former levels.
 Steels turned advances of one point into fractional declines, then steadied
 Tobaccos advanced in early deal- ings only to lose the improvement at the close.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-04
Life on Prison Farm
 Preferred to Home

MISHAWAKA, Nov. 4.-Life on a prison farm sometimes is prefer able to the comforts of home, Sam uel Beck believes. AS result, he is spending this year on the penal farm.
 Beck was brought into court on a charge of assault and battery against his wife. Judge Albert Doyle, inclined to be lenient, asked Beck if he thought he could return home and behave.
 "I'll take the jail anytime to liv- ing at home,' Beck replied.
 Judge Doyle gave him years sentence.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-04
hfantile Paralysis Germs
 Measured, But Are Not Seen

Dr. Schultz stated that research by himself and associates disclosed that the virus of infantile paraly- sis measured less than one 5OO- thousandth part of an inch.
 Research workers pointed out that the measurement gives science a starting point" in waging its warfare against the disease. by giving a definite indication of the nature of the virus.
 Dr. Schultz asserted that it had been found that immunized horses had yielded satisfactory serum, though 1t appeared as if only hu- mans and monkeys were suscept" ible to the disease.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-04
DEMOCRATS WIN IN TWO STATES. BY HEAVY VOTE
Republican Gu bernatorial Candidates Swamped in
 New Jersey, Kentucky <
KENTUCKY HEADS OUT
 OF REPUBLICAN FOLD
Harry Moore, Democrat, Has Tremendous Lead
 in New Jersey Tilt

WASHINGTON, Nov. A. Democratic majOrities contin- ued to heap up today as more nearly complete returns were received from the State cleo ti0ns held yesterday in New Jersey and Kentucky, where the sweep of Democratic votes submerged local Republican administrations.
 Late returns showed Kentucky headed away from the Republican fold as Judge Ruby Laffon, Demo- crat, had all the best of the race with William Harrison. Mayor of Louisville, Rep ublican candidate The first precincts to report in- dicated Judge Laffon would be an easy winner.
 In New Jersey, Harry Moore, Democrat, had landslide victory over David Baird, Jr., who was q candidate to succeed Gov. Morgan F. Larson, also Republican. His lead today was over 25000O and was expected to reach even greater proportions.
 In Mississippi, the D m O cratic vote was normal. Mike Connor, the pa1'ty's candtdate received the usual majority.
 All of the newly elected Cover nors will assume office January 1, 1892.
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STANFORD, Calif., Nov. Al though three Stanford University bacteriologists have succeeded in obtaining the approximate measure ment of the virus of polyomyelitis, cause of infantile paralysis, the virus is so tiny that it cannot be seen until microscopes are five times as powerful as they are at present.
 That was the declaration made here by Dr. Edwin w. Schulz, pro- lessor of bacteriology and experi- mental pathology at Stanford. As- sisting Dr.. Schulz in the sub-mic- roscopic measurement of the virus were Drs. c. E. Clifton and L. F.. Gebhart.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-04
HOOVER FACING HOSTILE HOUSE
 REST OF TERN
Democrats Win Three Out of Five Special Con-
 gressional Elections
RESULTS GIVE THEM
 CLEAR LEAD OF TWO
Membership Stands 2l7 Democrats, 2l5 Repub-
 licans, Two Vacancies

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 4. - President Hoover today faced the practical certainty of having a House of Rep- resentatives of politically hos tile control for the remainder of his term as a result of yesterdays special Congress siOnal elections.
 All observers agreed that Democratic organization of the House was virtually as- sured after their victories in Tuesdays contests S at the polls which raised their mem- bership to PIT and the Re- publicans had only 215.
 Carry Three Districts
 In four States Tuesday, elections were held in five Congressional districts to fill vacancies created by d e a h since last November. In three of these the Democrats won sweeping victories. The Re- publicans were successful in two.
 The major upset was in the Eighth M ic h i g an District which for the first time in history elected a Democrat. Michael Hart, Democrat, won a decisive victory over Foss Eldred, Republican.
 In the Twelfth Ohio Dis- trict, normally R e p ublican, and which in last November's election, remained safely in the G. o. P. fold, the Demo- crats were successful. Martin Sweeney rode the crest of the Democratic tide to victory over Hayden Parry, the Re- publican candidate.
 The third Democratic vic- tory was registered in the Seventh New York District, in Brooklyn. There, John De- laney, Democrat, had no dif- ficulty in defeating William Padgett. This district went Democratic in the 193O elec- tions.
 Republicans Win Two
 Only two districts were cap- tured by the Republicans, both in rock-ribbed G. O. P. localities. In the First Ohio, represented for so many years by the late Nicholas Longworth, Speaker of the House, the election of John Hollister, Re- publican, over State Senator Lor- bach, Democrat, was conceded on the early returns which gave the former a three to one lead. This district has always been Republi-
 Continued on ragf Eight)
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Prince Michael, 10,
 Decides to Be Pilot

PRAGUE, Czechoslovakia, Nov. 4. Prince Michael of Rumania has decided that when he grows up he will be an airplane pilot like his uncle Nicholas. His decision was made after his uncle took him for a ride over Bucharest. He was ten years old October 25.
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MOTHER KILLS DAUGHTER AND
 THEN SUICIDES
Death Preferred to Desti- tution-Tragedy in
 Ohio Town.

DELAWARE, Ohio, Nov. Mrs. James Horner. aged 30, shot and killed her 9-year-old daughter. wounded her baby daughter prob ably fatally, then shielded rather than have the children face desti- tuition.
 The woman's husband, and father of the children, was asleep on the second floor of the farm home. The family has been pen niless for some time.
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CLOSING PRICES TODAY

NEW. YORK. Nov. 4.-Closing quotations of Alaska Juneau mine stock is IA 3-4. American Can 82, Anaconda IT 1-4, Bethlehem Steel 27 3-4. Curtiss-Wright 2, Fox Films 8. General Motors 27 Ia, Interna- tional Harvester 34 Ia, Kennecott IS 1-4, Packard Motors 1-8, Stan dard oil of New Jersey 35 3-4, United Aircraft IS 5-8, United States Steel 60 3-4.
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CLASH IS REPORTED

TOKYO, Nov. "A Mukden dis patch said Japanese battalion clashed Monday with 500 Chinese bandits near Toutaoku, in Man churia, and 30 Chinese were killed and 100 wounded. One Japanese is reported to have been killed.
 The dispatch stated the battle lasted six hours and was intensely fought.
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CONCERN EXPRESSED

GENEVA, Nov. 4.-Concern lest Russia step into the Manchurian controversy, coupled with official information the Japanese troops have moved upon Tsitsihar, dark ened the League of Nations out lock for peace and making those in close touch with the Manchur- ian affair express the opinion the situation has grown worse dur ing the week.
 The Chinese spokesman has in- formed the Secretarist that his Government fears Japan has no intention of withdrawing troops and sets forth that Japan is con- solidating her positions and ex- tending her sphere of influence instead
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-04
CHEDA PAUL LEAVES ST. ANN'S

Miss Cheda Paul, who entered St. Ann's hospital early this week, left for her home today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-04

CHICAGO, H., Nov. A wave of speculative buying sent wheat soaring to new high levels for the season and at the close wheat was three cents a bushel over yester- days finish.
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BUYING WAVE AT CLOSE

NEW YORK, Nov. A large scale of buying swept over the Stock Market in closing trading and pushed up prominent shares from $l to more than 8 a share.
 Stocks changed hands in blocks of 1000 and 2,OO0.
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OContlnueo on Page Two,
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SEC

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MURDERER BLAMES
/. PLOT ON NE|GHBOR
Charles Lam Takes Stand al
Trial of russell Eppard
at Harrisonburg.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

HARRISONBURG, Va, July I'll
Defense witnesses continued today in
Rockingham Circuit Court to build up
evidence that Tussell Eppard, 80, had
nothing to do with the shooting to
death of Robert Davis, Sc, at Furnace,
in Northeast Rockingham, last April.
Charles Rufus Lam, "a, deserter from
the United States Army, who was SEN
fenced to life in prison for the shoot
ing testified at the opening OF the trial
yesterday that he was inspired to kill
Davis by Eppard, who wished to have
the widowed father of nine children put
out of the way.
Lam testified that he was a friend
of Davis, had nothing against him and
would not have killed him if Eppard
had not made him drunk and per-
suaded him that he should protect the
honor of his younger sister, whom Davis
had been accused of wronging.
Eppard was with Lam a short time
b. fore the shooting, but Lam admitted
that he and Davis were alone at the
time of the fatal attack. After the
shooting Lam went to Eppard and asked
him to accompany him to surrender to
officers.
Lam said this was part of the plan
arranged by Eppard. Davis was shot
five tim.s at such close range his cloth
ing was ignited
The defense seeks to show that Lan's
testimony involving Eppard is based on
grudge because Eppard had been
active with law enforc ment officers in
arreSt:ng Lam on several occs sions Lam
denied he had any grudge against Ep-
pard and insisted that he was drunk
at the time.
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JUS. LETS GOTHAM
S|FT GRAFT ALONE
Steps Aside to Give City Clear
Path in TWo-MiIIion
Board Probe.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July 21.-The Federal
Government stepped aside today to give
investigators of New York City a clear
path in their attempt to find out with
whom a former horse doctor split
$2,0O0,OO0.
On motion of Federal Attorney
Medalie, an indictment charging income
tax evasion against DR.. William F.
DOYLE was quaShed in Federal Court.
DR.. Doyle, after his retirement as a
fire department veterinarian, was I'M
usually successful in representing clients
before the City Board of Standards and
Appeals. He has consistently refused
to name persons with whom he split
fees
The move was to deprive DR.. Doyle
of any claim that questioning by a
legislative committee investigating New
Yorks government might interfere with
his defense in the Federal case.
DR.. Doyle was expected to be brought
before the legislative inquiry later In
the day.
AS the first public hearing in the
city investigation got under way today
testimony was advanced to show DR.
Doyle deposited more than million
dollars from 1923 until his accounts
were examined few days ago by In
vestigators.
The testimony was given by banl
clerks.
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CHICAGO ASSURED
OF FAIRS SUCCESS
City, in Financial Difficulties,
Able to Pay for 1888
Exposition.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHICAGO, July Ala worlds fair,
assured of adequate financing two years
before its doors open is the unusual
spectacle offered by Chicago in the
midst of many civic financial worries.
This promise of a deficitless century
of progress exposition in 1888 is made
by Gen. Charles G. Dawes, Ambassador
to Great Britain, who has just spent
month seeing to it that Chicago
avoids the pitfalls into which previous
world fairs have fallen.
The Ambassador has set off for Eng
land to get in on the play to solve Ger
many's fiscal troubles, leaving his
brother, Rufus C. Dawes, president OF
the exposition, in position to push the
enterprise without financial worry.
In Advanced Stage.
The whole project lis forging ahead
into the advanced stage. Four Of the
fair buildings already are constructed,
and fifth is under way. Pledges have
been received from a number of the
country's leading industries 70 par
ticlpate on a large scale, and General
Motors Co. has just announced a ST.
| 100000 appropriation to be expended on
a building and exhibits.
Besides. many of the most interesting
features of the exposition are the per-
manent institutions along Chicago
/ lake front, including the new $4,000 900
! Rosenwald Museum of Science and IN
dustry, nearing the stage where exhibits
will be installed.
"Of the $4,000, 900 bonds CT the CEN
| fury of progress" said Gen. Dawes,
/ Sc 555, 900 have been sold without in
dividual or corporation guarantees. The
remaining S3,445. 900 are secured by in
dividual and corporation guarantees"
Doubled 1893 Fund.
Gen. Dawes pointed out that Chicago
already has contributed nearly double
the amount given for the 1898 Colum-
bian Exposition.
But while able to finance a fair, the
city sill finds itself struggling with nu-
nicipal finances in a tangle that will
take the State Legislature to unravel
| BY keeping the approaching exposition
under strictly private management the
pitfalls of politics have been avoided.
4 (Copyright. 1881
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AVIATION SESSION
TO FACE CHANGES
Delegates Gather Tomorrow
as Reorganization Plan
Is Prepared.

National aviation leaders from all
parts of the United States will begin
gathering in the National Capital to-
morrow for the first convention OF the
National Aeronautic Association to be
held in the Capital and the first ever
held apart from the national air races.
A plan for reorganization of the as
ISOLATION has been drawn by a special
committee and will be called up for &C
ton Thursday afternoon. The associa-
ton also is expected to act on recon-
mendations to Congress for new five
year aircraft building programs for the
Army and Navy.
Registration Begins Tomorrow.
All resolutions to be introduced dur
ing the convention will come before the
board of governors at a meeting to-
morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock in the
association headquarters at Dupont
Circle. The registration of delegates
is to begin at the Mayflower Hotel at
2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The opening business session will be-
gin at the Mayhower at $50 Thursday
morning. At 1890 the delegates viii
be received by President Hoover. Bust
ness sessions will be resumed at 2.3(
Thursday afternoon.
The annual banquet will be held a
1880 Thursday evening in the Mayf1owe,
with Capt. Frank M. Hawks, world ia
nous American speed flyer. as CUES
Of honor. Another speaker will be Jane!
G. Ray, autogiro pilot.
Trophy to Be Presented.
Charles L. Lawrance, president of thu
Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce O.
America, also will be speaker at tn,
banquet Grover Looming will preSen
the Looming intercollegiate Flying Clul
Trophy to the Harvard Flying Club, adj
judged the foremost college flying uni
In the country Sumner Foster will re-
ceive the trophy for the club. Senate
| Hiram Bingham will be postmaster.
At o'clock Friday morning the dele
gates vii be taken en- sightseeing
tour. At 2 o'clock Friday afternoon tn,
, final business session will be held.
Delegates will leave by steamboat a
$50 pm. Friday for Langley Field
Hampton, Va, to inspect the labora
tories of the National Advisory Com
mittee for Aeronautics.
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TWO GARAGES BURN

Fire Bug Again Feared as Seat
Pleasant Buildings Are 1gnited.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
SEAT PLEASANT, Md, July 21.-
Belief that fire bug may again be at
large in this community was expressed
by local residents today following a fire
in the garages of Mayor Harmon o
Acuff and George N. Palmer.
Although the flames did little DAM
age, Seat Pleasant flremen, who extin-
guished them, declared they apparently
were of incendiary origin.
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Science
Female Birds Form Van
guard in Migrations.

The strange impulse to travel which
sends birds on their long migrations
north and south with the seasons af-
fects the females first. according TO
the British naturalist, Noble Rollin. In
a communication to the Naturalist,
London.
He shot at random last Fall birds
arriving to Winter in the British Isles.
Those killed fell into II families, 6
common land birds and 6 sea birds
and waders. During october and No
vember the victims were predominantly
female. During December and Janu-
airy they were predominantly male.
He concludes that as a general rule
females form the vanguard in mlgra-
lions, while the males show tendency
to lag behind, starting south only when
conditions in the Summer home be-
come uncomfortable. T. r. H.
(Copyright, 1919
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MINER SHOT BY SNIPER.
81 Strikers Held in West Virginia Town
While Marching to Ohio.

WHEELING, w. Va, July 81 P).-
Shippers fired upon miners entering the
McKinleyville Mine of the Pittsburgh
g. West Virginia Coal Co., near Wells
burg today, wounding one OF the miners.
The man shot was William Thomp-
son. He was struck in the shoulder.
Fifty men were about to enter the
workings when bullets began scattering
around them, apparently being fired
from nearby wooded slopes. About 40
shots were fired. The miners scattered
for cover.
Sheriff Irwin Charnock organized a
posse Of deputy sheriffs and a close
search of the surrounding hills was
begun.
The mine was affected by a strike
about a month ago. but resumed opera
lions last week with all its former en-
ployes.
Sixty-one striking miners and their
sympathiZerS were halted in Wellsburg
this morning while marching to Steub-
enville, Ohio, for mass rally OF
strikers. The marchers were herded into
the square facing the jail at Wells
burg and kept there by armed deputy
sheriffs pending filing of charges against
them.