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The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19
RADIO SUBSIDY. IS s Q JIG H I IN.
 HOUSE ME ASURE.
McCutcheon Sponsors Bill to Subsidize Radio
 Broadcasting Stations

A Territorial subsidy to com- mercial broadcasting stations in Alaska is sought in a measure in- troduced in the House this morning by Representative H. H. McCutch- con, Anchorage Democrat. A sum Of s10,000 from the treasury is re- quested for that purpose.
 It is understood the bill is spon- sored by station KFQD operated by an Anchorage company. It was referred by Speaker Vim to the Committee on Roads and High ways.
 Conditions are Specified
 The conditions on which such aid would be extended are set up in the bill as follows: the station applying for the subsidy must hold a valid Federal license to or not less than 100-watt capacity within the Territory: that it has actually been in operation continuously for at least six months prior to apply ing and has during that period broadcast daily programs, and at least 90 hours during any one month in the Six-month period; that it's programs have been receiv- ed by the public over long-wave re- ceivers, over radius of at least 300 miles from the station location. that the applicant has actually in- vested at least $20,000 in realty buildings, equipment, etc, used and useful in station operation.
 The Governor is authorized to apportion funds according to the respective sizes of the stations, dis tances over which their programs are received, and the amounts of the used and useful investment in the properties. A minimum of $1 800 and maximum of $2,50O per year are fixed for any station allot- ment.
 Territory May Use
 In return for this financial as- sistance, it is provided that the Territory shall be entitled to use,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19
French People Mourn as
 Americans Stop Spending

PARIS, March 19.-- Failure of Americans to live up to their na- tional reputation for spendthrift habits is blamed as one chief req son for drop of $2OO, 100000 in Frances tourist receipts.
 The chief of the National Office for Tourism put the 1880 take" from foreign visitors at $400, 0,o00, 900 whereas the banner year of 1928 showed receipts of $500, 100000.
 He said 406,000 travellers set sail for Europe from the United States, as against 313,0OO in 1929, but still there was no money benefit. The voyagers were of a different class, and Germany, because of the Ober- ammergau passion play, got the bulk of the increased traffic,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19
Bessemyer
 PIans for
 Come Back
Former Hollywood Finan- cier, in San Quentin,
 Gives Interview

SAN QUENTIN PRISON, Cal, March 19.-Gilbert H. Bessemyer, former Hollywood financier, con- victed of embedding $8,000,000 from the Guarantee Building and Loan Association, Los Angeles, is plan ming his rehabilitation in the world of business.
 In his first interview since en- tering this prison, he told news papermen he would stage his at tempted comeback" in Hollywood, the scene of his peculations lasting over period of eight years. He expressed hope losers in the loan association would be reimbursed.
 Bessemyer will be eligible f7r parole application in to ye--3 tIt if the prison board decides to give him the maximum sentence he will be in prison 100 years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19
CHA MBER DOES
 HEAVY BUSINESS AT L U N CHE0N
Banquet, Realty Purchases, Tennis Courts and
 July 4th Discussed

Announcement of detailed plans of a banquet to Legislators, report on the proposal to purchase for parking purposes the entire block of ground in front of the Federal and Territorial building, donation of funds toward a Fourth of July celebration, discussion relative to the tennis courts and the bill- board at Fourth and Sewar Streets, and brlei talks by Terri torial Senator Robert S. Bragaw of Anchorage, George L. Swan of Portland, Oregon; N A. McEach- ran of Seattle and B. M. Behrends of this city, featured today noons luncheon program of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce.
 E. M Goddard, chairman of the committee arranging for the Cham ber's banquet March 24 to the Legislators, announced that it would be held in Elks Hall; that ladies would be present and that the charge per plate would be $3.
 Interesting Program
 The program will consist of ad- dresses by Dr. w. w. Council, pres ldent of the Chamber; Luther c. Hess, of Fairbanks, president of the Senate; Senator Anthony J. Dimond, of Valdez; Grover c. Vim, of Juneau, Speaker of the House; Representative H. H. Me- Cutcheon of Anchorage, and Cover nor George A. Parks, vocal selec- tions by Brice Howard Cash Cole and a male quartette composed of E. M. Policy, Max Pitshmann, Ho- mer Nordling and J. J. Fargher, and instrumental selections by the high school orchestra. Piano accom- panists will be Mrs. Trevor Davis for MT. Howard, Earl Hunter for MT. Cole and Mrs. G. E. Krause for the quartette.
 Federal Purchase Stressed
 H. L. Faulkner of the committee having in charge the matter of government requirement. of the real estate on Fourth Street oppo- site the front or the Capitol, said that prices had not yet been ob- tained from the property owners
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19
BERT M'DONALD BROUGHT BACK
 TOFACE CHARGE
Alleged Slayer of Fish Buy CT G. P. Marshall,
 Tn Ketchikan
FIVE HUNDRED AT
 DOCK TO GREET HIM
Special Grand Jury Will Probably Be Called by
 Judge Harding

KETCHIKAN, Alaska, March 19. More than 500 persons were at the docking of the steamer Ala meda yesterday when the liner ar rived from Seattle to see Bert Mo- Donald, one of two men accused of the alleged murder of G. P. Marshall, Ketchikan fish buyer, aboard his boat, last October.
 Mcdonald was held aboard the boat for several hours before re- moval to the Federal jail to await preliminary hearing
 It is believed Federal Judge Jus tin w. Harding will call special Grand Jury.
 Mcdonald was spirited away from Portland, Oregon, by Deputy U. s. Marshal c. V. Brown on an ex- tradition warrant charging first degree murder.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19
INCOME TAXES
 DECREASING IN
 SHARP FASHION
Government Kept in Red Treasury Officials
 Make No Comment

WASHINGTON, D. C., March 19. Despite streams of income taxes outgoing expenses kept the Govern ment in the red
 Sharp decreases in receipts for Tuesday over the same collection day of year ago are shown this year Last year the date showed $48, ,129, AT received. The total this year was s32,158,048.
 Collections this year are running far below those of last year and the thinning income has lowered the Treasury further into de- ficit.
 Treasury officials declined to dis cuss the situation but admitted the prospects are not bright.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19
EXTRA GUARDS ARE STATIONED
 IN ILL. PRISON
Militiamen and Hig h w ay Police Are on Duty
 at Joliet FOURTEEN CONNECTS WOUNDED;O ;ONE KILLED Yesterdays Riots Result in Destruction by Fire
 of 7 Buildings

JOLIET, Illinois, March 19-Of- ficials today ruled the new States vile Prison with an iron hand to prevent 8 repetition of yester- days riot and fire.
 Extra guards paced the walls and in the old dining room to prevent further disorder.
 Two hundred National Guards men and a like number of High way Police are on duty in the prison.
 Fourteen convicts were wounded in yesterdays riot and one died to- day, Raymond Barney, shot through the head when he refused to obey Warden Hill when ordered to re- turn to his cell.
 Overcrowding of both the new and old State prisons and resent ment against the Parole Board are blamed by Warden Hill for the riots.
 The riot yesterday began in the chair factory by prearranged signal, officials learned
 The prisoners signalled with two fingers that the rioting was to start at 2 o'clock. At that hour 1900 convicts were in the chair factory They attacked three guards, lit torches and then ran into the prison yard. Almost inn mediately they were joined by hun dreds of other prisoners.
 Seven buildings were destroyed in the fire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19
SHATTUCK BILL
 TO REORCANIzE SCHOOL SYSTEM
Five-Man Board of Educa- ton with Broad Pow
 CTS Is Introduced

Reorganization of the Territorial School System, including creation of a new Board of Education with broad powers of administration, is proposed in a measure introduced in the Senate this morning by Senator Allen Shattuck
 The proposed board would adopt policies for the Department of Education and appoint the Com missioner of Education. It follows more or less closely the plan recom- mended by former Commissioner L. w. Breuer in his final report to the present Legislature, and, it is understood, was prepared in con- junction with the present Commis- sioner, w. K. Keller, and had his approval.
 Five-Man Board
 The Board would consist of five members, to be appointed by the Governor for terms of six years,
 Continued on Page Eight)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19
YUKON VALLEY SEARCHED FOR
 PILOT MOLLER
Flier Hines and Game War; den White Unsuccess-
 full in Hunt
TWO MORE PLANES
 LEAVE FAIRBANKS
Further Efforts to Locate Missing Man and Plane
 Are Made

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, March 19. Pilot Art Hines and Game War den Sam o. White failed to find any trace of Pilot Fred Moller, who left here for Eagle, Fort Yukon and Circle on March g.
 Hines and White secuted the Yukon Valley to Eagle but found no trace of the missing flier or his plane.
 Two planes left here yesterday afternoon to aid in the search.
 Pilot Ed. Young, of the Alaska Airways, with General Manager Arthur Johnson and Bob Bartlett, representative of the News Miner, left in one plane, followed by Pilot Vic Ross of the Northern Air Transport, accompanied by Dr. Scwartz and Deputy Marshal Fred Parker
 It is evident Pilot Moller was forced down before reaching the Yukon Valley
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19

CANBERRA, March 19.-A Gen. tral Australian gold exploration company, which has already fi- nanced two airplane expeditions into the waterless heart of Aus tralia, is reported to have discov- cred real Fl Dorado.
 At the reputed goldfield, in coun- try where even hardy lizards and needle grass find it hard to sur viye, squats H. B. Lasseter. He IS on guard so that m-jumpers
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19
$2,000,00O Robber
 Is to Be Paroled

WASHINGTON, D. O., March 19. James Burray, sentenced to 25 years in the Atlanta penitentiary in connection with the $2,0O0,o00 mall robbery at Roundout, III, several years ago will be freed on parole on May 25, it was announced by the department of justice.
 The government took this action James Murray, sentenced to 25 GOO of his share of the loot and aided in the capture of his fellow robbers,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19
MOVIE THEATRE
 DEAL IS MADE

SEATTLE, March 19. The Franklin and Hughes Theatre Chain today announced the acqui- sition of 19 moving picture houses in western states, 12 from Fred erick Mercy, of Yakima. The the atres are secured on a 20-year lease involving more than $1,000000.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19
Lone Mun Guards New EI DOradO as
 Gold Rush Forms

may not seize the reef before the company's geologists and engineers arrive.
 Nobody outside the company knows where the field is located, but prospectors with camel trains have concentrated at Alice Springs, little sun-baked town on the edge of the "big never-never"
 They plan to rush the field if information leaks out. Special troopers are watching them.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19
BERLIN POPULATION DROPS

BERLIN Business depression and the resultant unemployment discouraged thousands of Germans from moving to Berlin and the metropolis in 1880 showed decline in population from 4,346,4 ,437 to A. 335, ,8s0.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19
ULSTER TAXES HUGE

BELFAST H. G. Mulholland, Speaker of the House of Commons of Northern Ireland, said 1930 ex- ports average S6075 per capita, while taxes were almost $68 for each man, woman and child in Ulster.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19
ASKS AID FROM U. S.

WASHINGTON, D. C., March 19. Secretary of State Stimson today transmitted to the Treasury De- partment a request from Consul General Edward Dow at St. Johns, Newfoundland, that an American ice-breaker proceed to Horse Island carrying food and supplies to the survivors of the sealing vessel Vik- ing.
 The Consul General said that if the ice-beraker was sent immed- lately it would be guided into the thinnest ice to get to the island.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19
INTENSIVE SEARCH

CIRCLE, Alaska, March 19- Three airplanes are converged at this Yukon River community to launch an intensive search for Fred Moller, missing Fairbanks aviator, lost since March g.
 The three planes have already searched across the mountains to Birch Creek, the foothills and flats along the Yukon River, also the country between Circle and Hot Springs with no sign of the miss ing flier or his plane.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19
SLAYERS OF Z
 MISSIONARIES
 UNDER ARREST

HAWKING, China, March 19.- The slayers of Mrs. Vera White and Mrs Victoria Miller have been captured by Provincial authorities, the Foreign Office has been ad- vised
 The two women. missionaries from the State of Washington, were slain at Yunnanfu while asleep, their heads crushed in by blows from axes.
 The husbands of the two women were absent at the time, on busi- ness trip to Talifu.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19
FOOD LANDED,
 HORSE ISLAND
 FOR OVER 100
Medical Supplies s Also Reach Survivors of
 Sealing Ship
SEVEN SEALERS MAKE WAY THROUGH FLOES
Flier Balchen Preparing for Flight with Aid-Help
 of U. s. Asked

ST. JOHNS, Newfoundland, March 19-Food and medical assistance have been landed on Horse Island where more than 100 survivors of the sealing vessel Viking are shelt- cred.
 The landing was affected by united efforts of seven sealers which pounded the ice many hours in an effort to make way for the rescue ship Sagona.
 Reports received by wireless said most of the survivors of the ex- plosion and fire aboard the Vik- ing were in fairly good condi- tion."
 Wireless Operator King is suf- fering from gangrene in leg.
 Navigator w. Remedy has a se- we're attack of pneumonia.
 The sealer Imogen broke pro- pellor in an effort to reach the island.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19
FLIGHT IS SCHEDULED

STON, Mass, March 19.- Bernt Balchen is preparing his amphibian plane here for flight to carry supplies and medical aid to the survivors of the Viking on Horse Island.
 Balchen ordered extra gas tanks and motor overhaul
 In addition to carrying of food and medicine, Balchen will fly over the ice in search of any bodies or other possible survivors. He plans to stop at Harbor Grace, St. Johns or Corner Brook, Newfound- land.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19
TODAY STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, March 19.-Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is g, American Can 162h, Anaconda Copper 39&, Beth lehem Steel 65b, General Motors ATS, Granby Consolidated 205s, In- ternational Harvester 575s, Kenne- colt 23ai, Packard Motors 10A, Sim mons Beds 1872, Standard Brands 20A, Standard Oil of California 45A, Standard Oil of New Jersey 46H, United Aircraft 36A, U. s. Steel 149%, Wright SIS, Hudson Bay 5B, General Foods 551s, Checker Cab 14A, 13%, 14A.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19

Airplanes kept at Clover Field, Cal, consumed 10O,310 gallons of gasoline in 1880, sufficient for an extremely light plane to fly 3,009,- 300 miles.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-19

R. Singleton of Hoonah entered St. Ann's Hospital today for medi- cal treatment.
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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-11-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior, U.
S. Land Office at Great Falls,
Montana, October 10, 1881.
Notice is hereby given that
Adam Wagner, of Benrud, Mon
tana, who, on September rs, 1925,
made Stockraising Additional
Homestead Entry Serial, No.
05S908, for VIZ, Section 5, Town
ship BIN, Range 48 E., Prin. Mer-
idian, has filed notice of intention
the make three year Proof, to
establish claim to the land above
described, before o. T Stennes,
us. Commissioner, at Wolf Point,
Montana, on the 23rd day of No
vember, 1881.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Emil w. Nelson, Of Wolf Point,
Montana, Christ HOughstens of
Wolf Point, Montana, Milton Sill
jenberg, Of Benrud, Montana, and
Arthur Mann, Of Benrud, Montana.
wego, Montana.
M. D. NICHOLSON,
36-5t Register.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-11-13
NOTICE OF SALE OF
SCHOOL DISTRICT BONDS

Notice Is hereby given by the
Board OF Trustees Of school Dis
trict No. 2, Valley County. Mon
tana, that the said Board Of Trust
ees will on the 21st day Of Novem'
Der 1881 at the hour of 2 o'clock
P. M. at Frazer, Montana, in said
school district, sell to the highest
and best bidder for cash, either
amortization or serial bonds Of the
said school district in the total
amount of Two Thousand and
NOl10O dollars, (s2000.00) for the
purpose of completing the build
ing of the proposed school build
ing at Frazer, Montana, without
gymnasium, and equippfng the
same, and to include installation
Of a water system. septic tank,
plumbing and plumbing fixtures.
Amortization bonds will be the
first choice and serial bonds will
be the second choice of the said
School Board.
If amortization bonds are sold
and issued, the entire issue may
be put into one single bond or
divided into several bonds, as the
said Board of Trustees may de-
termine upon at the time Of sale,
both principal and interest to be
payable in semi-annual install
ments during a period Of twenty
years from the date Of issue.
If serial bonds + issued and
sold they will be in the amount
of $4,000 each.
The said bonds, whether amorti-
zation or serial bonds, will bear
date of Nov. LIST, 1881 and will
bear interest at a rate not exceed
ing six per centum (6%) per an
mum, payable semi-annually, on
the LIST day of November, and May
in each year, and will be redeem
able in full on any interest pay
ment date from and after five
years from the date of issue.
The said bonds will be sold for
not less than their par value with
accrued interest, and all bidders
must state the lowest rate of in
terest at which they will purchase
the bonds at par. The Board of
Trustees the right to re-
ject any all bids and to sell the
said bonds at private sale.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-11-13
Day Community
(Too late for last week.

(Too late for last week.
Joe Garfield is building a nice
log cabin on his forty.
Mrs. Jessie Bearskin and family
and VIM. Wetsit, her brother. have
moved from her mothers place to
her own near Oswego.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Gar
field a baby boy Oct. 81.
Mrs. Donehoo, Mrs. Courchene
and Mrs. REM were calling on
the old people in this community
last Friday, finding out about
their needs.
Charles Garfield is building a
house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reddog visited in
Frazer Monday.
School News
Joseph Day is boarding at the
Thomas Ryan home and coming
to school from there while his
father is working on the govern
ment buildings in town. These
long horseback rides in the brisk
morning air is something new for
Joe; but he will make it all right.
Ray Garfield and Larina Red
dog memorized Wynken, Blynken
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-11-13

All bids other than by or on be-
half of the State Board Of Land
Commissioners must be accOmpan-
led by a certified check in the
sum of 100000, payable to the or
der Of the Clerk, which will be
forfeited by the successful bidder
in the event that he shall refuse
to purchase the said bonds.
All bids should be addressed to
the undersigned clerk.
GEORGE WESTLAND,
Chairman, School District No. 2,
of Valley County, Montana,
Address Frazer, Montana
ATTEST:
M. A. LIEN,
Clerk, School Dist. No. 2, OF
Valley County, Montana.
Address Frazer, Montana. 35-7t
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-11-13

on the 18th day Of October, 1926;
second, upon the grounds of fail
ure to provide for the Plaintiff
the common necessities of life,
continuing since October Is, 1926.
All Of which more fully appears
according to Plaintiffs verified
complaint on file in this action,
reference to which is hereby made
for further particulars.
Witness my hand and the Seal
of Said Court this 9Th day of Oc-
tober, A. d. 1881.
THOS. r FORBES,
(SeaD Clerk.
+. N. Hannah,
Ekalaka, Montana
Attorney for Plaintiff 3S-4t
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-11-13
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the matter Of the Estate of
Adeline Murray deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the
undersigned Isaac T. Murray, adj
ministrator of the estate Of AIDE
line Murray deceased, to the cred
itors of, and all persons having
claims against the said deceased,
to exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers, within four months at
ter the first publication of this
notice, to the said administrator
at the law office of Frank M. Cat
lin, attorney for the said admins
traitor, at Wolf Point, Montana,
the same being the place for the
transaction of the business of said
estate in the County Of Roosevelt.
Dated Oct. 18th, 1881.
ISAAC T. MURRAY,
Administrator af the Estate of
Stat. Adeline Murray, deceased
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-11-13
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
missouri Synod

Rev. E. G. Kleidon, pastor
Our Savior's Lutheran
6 miles northeast of Vida)
German service-10:00 a. m.
The Sunday school will meet
during the German services.
English service-11:00 a. m.
The pastor will continue his lee
ture on 1.-THE objectionable Sin"
during the English services.
Emmanuel Lutheran
(Prairie Elk
Sunday school-2:30 p. m.
Divine services-3:00 p. n.
Christ Lutheran
Services held in the M. E. base.
ment church, Wolf Point.
Divine services-7:45 p. m.
The Lutheran church exists foI
the aggressive proclamation and
propagation of its message-"A
Changeless Christ for a. Changing
World.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1931-11-13
ALIAS SUM MONS

No. 2457
In the, District Court Of the Twen-
tieth judicial District Of the
State of Montana, in and for the
County of Roosevelt
Elizabeth M. varney,
Plaintiff
Ora Yarney
Defendant
The State Of Montana sends
greetings to the above named de-
PENDANT
You are hereby summoned to
answer the complaint in this
action which is filed in the office
Of the clerk Of this court, and to
file your answer and serve a copy
thereof upon the plaintiffs attor-
ney within twenty days after the
service Of this summons, exclusive
OF the day of service; and in case
Of your failure to appear or ans
wer, judgment will be taken a.
gainst you by default, for the re-
lief demanded in the complaint.
The said action is brought for
the purpose of securing a divorce,
first, upon the grounds of desert
ton, alleged to have taken place