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The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-10

 TWOMEASURES;.
 ONE DEFERRED
Bills of Minor Importance Enacted Compilation
 of Laws Proposed

The Senate donned it's working togs this morning and passed two of it's own measures, the first bills to be passed by either branch of the current session. An effort to enact a third bill was halted when discussion revealed an amendment might be advisable and it was recommended for further study.
 Neither of the bills embodied any new principles, but were to repeal or amend existing statutes. Both were introduced by Senator Hess by request.
 Advanced on Calendar
 Senate Bill No. 2, repeating Sec tions 753 to 762 inclusive of the Compiled Laws of Alaska, 1913, re- lating to limited partnerships, was the first bill to be showed through the legislative grist mill. It was followed by Senate Bill No. 3, amendatory to Chapter 32, Session Laws of 1923, relating to rights of foreign corporations not filing in the Territory to sue on local contracts. Both were advanced on the calendar and passed under a suspension of the rules.
 The Senate then proposed to take similar action on its measure No. 5, which authorized the Treasurer to accept collateral instead of surety company bonds for bank de- posits. However the question of the nature of the collateral to be used for that purpose, and what authority should determine the soundness of such security, inter vened. Some members expressed the idea that this would be better left to the Territorial Banking Board than to the Treasurer.
 To enable a more thorough con- sideration, the Senate ordered the bill recommitted to the Finance Committee.
 Dunn Introduces Bill
 A measure to repeal Article TX,
  Chapter 97, Session Laws of 1929, the School Code, was introduced by Senator Dunn today. The ar ticle in question provides for the establishment of Normal Hig h Schools. MT. Dunn said this was dead letter provision and should be eliminated before there was any compilation of the statutes as is being considered.
 In fact, Senators Dunn and Lo- men were joint authors of a meas ure, Senate Bill No. 10, introduced yesterday afternoon providing for such a compilation. It was re- ferred to the Judiciary Committee and will be given hearing in a short time. For several years, Att torney General John Rustgard has recommended a compilation, and this year he again emphasized the need for it.
 House Meeting Late
 The House of Representatives, which met yesterday morning and completed it's committee organiza- tion, met at 2 pm. today. Bills which had been introduced in the past several days were at that time referred to the proper committees.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-10
SAFE CRACKERS
 ARE SURPRISED
Get Only Three Thousand Where They Expect
 ed Much More

SEATTLE, March 10.-Smashing their way through two walls, two safe crackers opened the safe in Greens Cigar Store early today and escaped with $3,ooo in cash.
 Joe Berhaum, manager of the store, said he believed the thieves expected to find between $20,000 and s25,000 in election bets. He said he generally had this amount on hand on eyes of election but this year bettors seemed uninterested.
 The holes in the walls were large enough to permit removal of the entire safe, but the Police said the robbers found the safe easier to open than remove.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-10
IMMIGRANTS
 FOR MEXICO
.veral Thousand Farmers \Will Be Taken from
 Europe by Agents

MEXICO CITY, March 10.-Min- isters of Interior and Agriculture have decided to allow several thou sand slaves, believed to be Russian farmers, to immigrate to Mexico at the request of the American Slavic Colonization trust, Incorporated.
 The farmers will be allowed to settle in undeveloped regions in Northern Aexico.
 Two Yexican Coz lmissioners will go to Europe to f,elect the immi- grants who will Ee allowed to enter the ountry.
 II is underst cd the colonies will be established on coopera i've r isis
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-10

LONG BEACH, Cal, March 10 Capt. Ira Baker hopped off at 2:13 o'clock this morning for a non- stop flight to the Atlantic coast testing an Army transport Lock- heed high-wing monoplane.
 Capt. Baker said he would not attempt to lower the trans-oontin- ental flight record but an official timer was at the field when he started eastward.
 The plane is a flying gasoline tank, with extra tanks in the fuselage, cockpit and wings The plane is engined with a 425 horse power radial equipped with a supercharger giving 700 horsepower.
 Capt. Baker said the ship is a purely Army transport and the test is being made to determine it's value as such.
 Capt Baker carried 485 gallons of gasoline and he said he was not sure whether this would carry him to Dayton, Ohio, or Washing ton, D. c.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-10
TWo French Pliers Break Tm0 Records; Duration, Distance

ETAMPES, France, March 10. -Aviat0rs Reginensi and La Louette landed this morning after breaking the world dura- tion and distance records for planes carrying a useful load of 1000 kilograms.
 The two fliers were in the air Is hours and Is minutes. The previous mark was 13 hours, 1 minute and 12 seconds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-10
TODAY'S STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, March 10-Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is g, American Can 125A, Anaconda Copper 391s, Beth lehem Steel GA, General Motors 44h, Granby Consolidated 23A, h. ternational Harvester 56%, Kenne- colt 29h, Packard Motors 10A, Sim mons Beds 1913, Standard Brands 19A, Standard Oil of California 45%, Standard Oil of New Jersey 45%, United Aircraft 35A, U. s. Steel 146, Curtiss Wright 5A, Hud- son Bay, no sale; Holster Radio IA.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-10

SuOre Ouer
 RadiO;Must
 Go to Jail
Conviction of Congressional Candidate in Oregon
 Is Upheld

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, March 10.-The United States Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the conviction of Robert c. Duncan of Portland, Oregon, Congressional candidate, on charges of using pro- fane language over the radio dur ing his campaign.
 The affirming of the conviction in a Superior Court means Dun- can must serve six months inn prisonment and also pay fine of $500 for strong language he used in his broadcasts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-10
Drinks Rubbing AlHohol
 and Dies; Companion in
 Case Charged ,vith Deatl,

aid said he found Dr. Buckley and Connolly in a stupor in Connelly's shack, with two bottles of rubbing alcohol near them.
 The police said an investigation showed the doctor bought four bottles last Friday afternoon. Connolly died in jail Sunday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-10
O'CAMPO HEARS
 JUkTA IN PEKU
Accepts Presidency Until Constitutional Govern
 ment Is Restored

LIMA, Peru, March 10.-David Samanex O'Campo, head of the Arequipa junta which held out against the Lima Government since the overthrow of Sanchez Cerro as Provisional President. today accept ed the Provisional Presidency him. self. He was offered the position by Col. Gustavo Jiminez and at the end of telegraphic negotiations O'Campo agreed to head the junta which is to govern Peru until a constitutional government is re- stored.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-10
MRS. VERNON PASSES AWAY
 IN FLORIDA
Wife of Fairbanks Minister Dies While Seeking
 Health Benefit

SEATTLE, March 10.-Two sis- ters and brother here have re- ceived word of the death of Mrs Louise Vernon in Center Hill, Flor ida, where she went three months ago for her health from Fairbanks Alaska. Her husband is the Rev James F. Vernon, in charge of the Presbyterian Church. He is we'll known throughout the Northwest He has been in Alaska for the past five years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-10
Fur Trader in AIdska
 and Sister in Oregon
 Are United Through Air

ROSEBURG, Ore, March 10.- Mrs. Stella Adams has not seen her brother, w. E. Miller. fur trader at Crooked Creek, Alaska, for B years and had exchanged but four letters with him during that time.
 Sunday night. John Ritter. Rose burg "a dio amateur, established
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-10

communication with Miller who asked him if he knew Mrs. Adams. Ritter called the woman to his sta- ton and the brother and sister ex- changed messages for more than an hour.
 Miller said he would visit his sis- ter this summer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-10
CORDOVA PUBLISHER
 IS JUNEAU VISITOR

Harry G. Steel, publisher and editor of the Cordova Times, is a Juneau visitor, having arrived last night on the steamship Northwest ern. He expects to remain in town several weeks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-10
ROOF BLAZE IN INDIAN
 TOWN CALLS FIREMEN

A roof blaze on a house in Indian town off Willoughby Ave- hue early yesterday evening called out the Fire Department. Only a few shingles were scorched and the damages were nominal.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-10

HANEY, B. C., March 10.-Dr. John Buckley has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of John Connolly, following an alleged drinking of rubbing alcohol.
 Chief of Police Norman McDon-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-10
Under Secretary of
 State Seriously W, N Washington, Hospital

WASH -NGTON, ?. C., March 10. Doctors O John Hopkins Hos pital today int. med the State De- partment that 1.>eph P. Cotton, Under Secretary of 1s~ste," is sink ing rapidly"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-10
HARTLEY MAKES ANSWER

OEAl LIE, Mdrcn lU.-GOV. R. Ii. Hartley has answered Hugh Cald- wells accusations that the Cover nor is attempting to whitewash ap- pointees who are supposed to have inspected the Puget Sound Savings and Loan Association.
 Caldwell, who was appointed by the Superior Court as attorney for the receiver, said the Governor was attempting to have him removed in order to protect the Governors appointees who were lax in in- specting and enforcing the law"
 For Fat Fee"
 Gov Hartley said he was against Caldwell because as an attorney he refused to handle the work for $6,000 year. The Governor said he had no objections to Caldwell until then and he said Caldwell's efforts were to confuse the issue completely and he has in his mind a fat fee. We intend to protect every cent possible for the share holders of the institution and the Association is to be liquidated with this in mind"
 Director of Efficiency Johnson, who was named receiver, refused to say whether he will accept Attor- ney General Dunbar as Counsel bIlt hac ackad tho rotrrt to o11Ouy him to choose his own attorney.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-10
HELPS GOES SOUTH

John D. helps, who has been in Juneau several weeks, witness in trials before the District Court left for his California home on the Northwestern.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-10
NEW PLANE IS
 WIN 6 ING OVER
 UNITED STATES
Capt. Ira Baker Is Testing Out High-Wing Mono
 plane for Army
Associated Press Photo

BULLETIN - MARION, Ken lucky, March 10. Capt. Ira Baker WIS forced down at noon today near Tolu, IS miles from here, by engine trouble. The plane struck in the mud and is believed badly damaged. Capt. Baker was not hurt.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-03-10
ASKS PROBE BY GRAND JURY OF
 ASS0C.FAILURE
Counsel for Receiver of
 Seattle Concern Files Affidavit
GOVERNOR HARTLEY
 BROUGHT INTO CASE
Inefficient Efficiency Is Un-
 deriving Charge That Is Made

SEATTLE, March 10-A demand for a grand jury investigation of the failure of the Puget Sound Sav- ing and Loan Association is voiced in a petition filed by Hugh Cald- well, former Seattle Mayor, and senior member of a leading law firm here. He was appointed to act as legal counsel for Receiver H. c. Johnson.
 Caldwell's demand was contained in an affidavit filed in Superior Court in defense of his appoint ment, which is being contested by Johnson who Is State Director of Efficiency.
 Caldwell said he believed an in- vestigation would show why John son wanted him removed as coun- sel. He said he believed Gov. R. H. Hartley caused Johnson to want another attorney and further said that flor some time prior to the rppointment of the receiver and his counsel by this court it was mat ter of common belief in and about Seattle that the Governors ap- pointee had been derelict in the discharge of their duties and the affiant has been informed that the reason Johnson desired to select his own counsel was desired to select someone friendly to the Governor"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-02

Harrisburg, Pa. Sept 2.-(UP)
 A stranger in these parts, peer ing at map and pacing distances among blazed trees, set the natives in the Mont Alto district to-day to digging feverishly for riches they believed were sunk in the ground.
 The lure of phantom gold" brought men for miles around 10 the treasure hunt. They brought picks and shovcls and, none both- ering about the feelings of his fel- lows, flew at the soil in the hope they would be first to turn up chest of buried bullion.
 They dug near the Pearl-on- the Park spring on the Mont Alto state reservation in Franklin county where, rumor said, Confed- elute troops. in a nasty retreat from the lost battle of Gettysburg, in July. 1863, had left fortune in gold, too heavy to be carted away.
 The gold rush began when the mysterious stranger came in q car bearing a District of Columbia H. cense and began his pacing activi- ties. A native of one of the vil- lages in the foothills of the moun- tains saw the man holding pa per which rumor said was q map, marching oft exact distances on the ground.
 The natives tale spread through out the hill country. and soon men gathered, aloofly at first, to ob-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-02
Unknown, Who Beat
 Bobby Jones, Beaten
 Himself By Unknown

ming of the mid Atlantic cham pionship, defeated Goodman 2 and 1, in the first complete first round match.
 Owen Covey, Salt Lake City, Utah, eliminated William Duck wall, Bradenton, Florida, 3 and 2.
 Howell and Covery were paired together at the top of the upper half bracket for the second round in the afternoon. :.
 Battling fom behind. Howell squared the match on the 173-yard tenth when Goodman took 4, one over par. Howell went into the lead for the first time during the match when he won the 326 yard fourteenth with a par 4.
 They halved the 18th and 18th, Howell making a fine recovery on the 10th after being in the woods with his drive. On the 17th Good mans drive went into a trap at the left of the green. His second shot failed to get out of the trap and his third was on the green be- yond the cup. Howell sank 3 foot putt for par three, to win the match.
 Richard Martin, 23-year-old big ten champion and law student at Illinois, eliminated George Voigt, veteran New Yorker, in another up- set, 2 and 1.
 The Martin -yoigt match ended on the 17th green when Voigt for his tee shot into the same trap which a few minutes before had spelled disaster for Johnny Good man. Martins second was within six inches of the cup and Stymied voigt, who was four feet away with his second.
 Voigt putted and hit Martins ball. once more the short Is hole suicide matches had eliminated Voigt.
 Francis Ouimet, Boston. 1914 national amateur champion, won his first round match. 1 and 3 from Johnny Shields, the Seattle, Wash, youngster. who was playing in his first natinoal tournament.
 Lester Bolstad. St Paul, defeat- ed. Chris Brinke, Birmingham Mich, and 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-02
Ruggiero Silent,
 Police Suspicious
Man Found in Beaten Condition Claims He Fell Down
 Stairs

Ralph Ruggiero, supposed man. ager of a Bank street restaurant, was found in n dazed condition in the doorway of 2S2 Bank street early this morning and after re- ceiving first aid treatment at the office of Dr Frank A. Bowes was taken to St Mary's hospital. While the authorities are inclined to the opinion that Ruggiero was set upon and baten up in a fight the injured man refuses to supply any infor- nation. He has told his story to the effect that he fell down a flight of stairs and from all indications Intends to stick to 1t. He was quiz zed today at the hospital by Detec- tive Joseph Bender but no ad- ditional details were obtained from him. If Ruggiero has any motive in keeping his injury a private af- fair the police do not intend to spend much time seeking fl solution, Ruggiero suffered lacerations about the face and head. His right eye is apparently affected.
 It was about 1:45 o'clock that Ruggiero was found by Andrew D'Ambrosia of 1870 East Main street and Frank Louisso of 290 Bishop street. They took him in a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-02
Treasury Deficit Of $396,365,6OO In The
 First Two Months
The Total Indebtedness of the Nation Is Going Up and
 Is Now SI6,863,78I,23

decit for the same period of the past fiscal year of s24O. 13O, 6S1. That would indicate much larger deficit at the end of the present fiscal year. than the $903,000,O 900 deficit on last June 30.
 The nations public debt Is be- ginning a slow upward movement again, The debt is S16,S63.7S1,233, which compared with s16,1S7, ,636,- a year ago. At it's peak Au- gust Sl. 1919, the public debt, swollen by world war expenditures, totaled $25,496.7O1.64S Secretary of Treasury Mellon reduced the dest but 1t is rising as depression reduces revenues and adds to the ordinary cost of government.
 Income tax collections decreased $11 100000 in the first two months of the new fiscal year. Collections were S46.579,466 compared with $55,S65,724 for the corresponding two months of the past fiscal year
 Internal revenue collections in- cluding miscellaneous taxes of all sorts in July and August were s23.- O00,O0O under collections for those two months a year ago. Collections for those months were $l41, 1,776.S17 this year and $165,031,334 a year ago.
 Custom srevenues were greater than for the first two months of last year. These collections were $72,719,73S compared with $5S,- 279,395. Customs revenues for the two months last year were far be- low normal.
 General government expendi- lures, which were about 11,000,- 900 above those for the correspond ing two months of the last fiscal gear, accounted for considerable part of the deficit thus far shown. General expenditures during July and August were s4S2,052.462 as compared with s37l07S,4S7 a year Ggo,
 Among special government agen- cies requiring increased funds is the federal farm board. which has received $62,525,743 thus far in the new fiscal year as compared with an expenditure of only S15,994,- 940 in July and August of last year. The postal deficit during the first two months of the present fiscal eyar is twice that of the previous fiscal year; the figures are S20.- 000,000 as compared with $10,- 004. .5S2.
 Government expenditures in the fiscal year to date were $626. .764. . 751, with receipts of only $780, 399,151.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-02
SLAYER POWERS ONCE OWNED LAND
 IN THREE STATES
So Searchers for More of His Victims Will GO Over the Fields in Each Place

Clarksburg, W. Va. Sept . (UP)-Farm land once held by Harry F. Powers in three states, Dakota. Illinois and Ohio. may be checked for evidence of more love murders. it was learned today.
 Letters so far uncovered have re- vealed him as wooing by mail from Miller s. D.. In 1924, Nandalia. III. in 1925, and Mansfield and Crest line, O., year later
 These letters were all from Wo- men lured by matrimonial advertis- ing as were the two he conlesseu he killed in his garage at Quiet Deii here. and buried along with the three children of one victim: Iney were revealed as investigation or the Detroit agency through whlch he lured his confessed victims be- gan.
 Tn the Dakotas Powers was known as Joseph Gildow
 In Mansfield he was known under the name of Powers. .,
 It was there he wooed by man his present wife, the letters or the two abounding in the honeEe" phrases, and leaning toward the sex discussions that were to follow.
 IOuelIa StfOlntIS, HIS Ni'S' "''' hep sister, Eva, eventually were to meet the fate of Mrs Asta Buck Richer and Mrs Dorothy lemke' officials believed.
 Powers had told friends he ln- tended to buy new automobile and take the couple for "a good long ride" Also is was learned he had inquired about life insurance for both.
 Mrs Powers admitted she had been wooed by mail after a letter was found addressed to him from her. It was addressed to him at Crestline, O. In 1t she described herself:
 q have fine character, light brown hair, and hazel eyes. Falr complexion, wear glasses. five rect six inches tall. weigh 160 pounds: l will be 40 years old the 9th or of next month"
 In 1926 she wrote in another let ter: =,
 I am just starving for some ol your real sweets since I tasted the sample. Why should I be satisned with the crumbs of life when can have cake and to be sure l would 20 50-5O in the business so you can have half the cake, ha ha.
 She referred to kisses sent her by mail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-02
BRISTOL

A petition for nomination of kenenth w. simmons of Fl Oak land street for councilman in the coming primary was placed in circulation Monday and will be filed shortly at the office of the city clerk. Mir simmons. who is engaged in the brokerage busi- ness, is graduate of Bristol high school and of Yale univer- sity. He is member of the Chip panee Golf club and of the Bris- tol Lions club and Is popular among the younger set.
 It was rumored to-day that n group of ex-servicemen in consid- ering the placing of candidate in the race for city clerk. a position held by Thomas Steele for many years. Of late years Mir Steele has not been opposed for the posi- ton.
 B0ar6 es Health Recommends De-
 ffy in school Opening
 The Bristol board of health held a special meeting Monday evening in the office of pr B. B. Robbins. health officer. The meeting vas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-02
Stranger Started Whole Town Digging
 For Phantom Gold

serve at q distance the unusual antics of the motorist. They soon found unusual holes in the ground, a complicated system of blazes on on old trees and lengths of wood laid out as though placed to in- diCate directions. Next morning this was three days ago-the man began digging.
 The stranger who started it all disappeared. but the natives con- tinued to dig. Excavations have been made all over the tract in which the man was first seen, the state department of forests and waters announced in a bulletin on the treasure hunt.
 So far no gold has been uncov- cred, but the search went on un- abated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-02

called at the request of Mayor W. Raymond CrumD to consider the present infantile paralysis situa- tion. especially pertaining to the opening of the school on Septem- Der 9th. according to the school year schedule.
 Mayor Crumb told the board just how frightened many parents were of sending their children to school, and 1t was brought out that 22 local physicians were in favor of delaying opening them on time. After discussion by the board it was voted to authorize Mayor crumb and Dr Robbins. as n committee. to appear before the board of education and request that the opening of the schools be delayed until September z3d The board of education will hold a special meeting tonight to con. slider the matter and take action. This was decided Tuesday morn ing and Secretary Karl A Reiche notified the members of the meet ing.
 Monday, bringing the total up to eight. The new case was the nine months old son of Mir and Mrs Floyd Jacquette of 3i Lois street. were being made for his removal to the isolation hospital in Waterbury.
 In the City Court
 Judge Joseph M. Donovan wes on the bench in the city court this morning ana Prosecu<ing Attorney A. J. Rlch presented tho ease 0f Stanley Tyminski on the charge .cf lnioxicafion and breach of the peace. He pleaded guilty and a fine of sS and costs was impoaeo,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-02
DRIVER HELD FOR
 DEATH OF TWO
New York Man Bound Over at Bridgeport for Fatal Auto Crash

Bridgeport. Conn, September 2 - (UP) - Held criminally re- sponsible for a double automob bile fatality. Thomas Finnell, 2l. of 22S West 4Sth street. New York city. was bound over to criminal super for court in police court today. He was charged with causing loss Of life through careless operation of a motor vehicle. Bonds were. set at $1,000.
 A. car driven by Finnell and all legged by police to have been speed ing away from an accident struck a pole August 22, killing Harry O'Brien and Lawrence P. McClos- key, both of Bridgeport.