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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-02

and security holders of about two
billion dollars q year. The recent
upturn in the stock market has
brought great increase In fraudu-
lent activities, according to the
National Better Business Bureau,
which has found that small inves-
tors apparently haven't learned a
lesson from the market crash.
The modern swindler doesn't al
ways sell stock in non-existent or
worthless companies. He often
uses the names of well-known BUSH
nesses, and devotes much of his
attention to ways Of separating
owners from valuable securities
which they already own. The most
valuable sucker lists of today, con-
tanning hundreds of thousands of
names, not only identify prospect
tive victims as to their suscepti-
bility and financial condition, but
actually list the good securities
they own. Procuring the latter
data Is simple mater; crook
need only buy few shares in a
corporation and then, as a stock
holder, demand access to the
books and copy off the names at
his leisure.
The compilation and sale OF
sucker lists Is an industry In itself.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-02

new deal. without right Or auther-
izetion, Of course. Original holders
are given s'preference.". can turn
In their old shares ss part payment
o ma block of new stock (which Is
aIsos werthless). ReloadinG Is ac-
complished in other ways. One
New YORK sdynamiter" sold a lot
OF worthless oil stock, was caught,
jailed and released on bond. While
at liberty he revisited his victims.
told them with tears in his eyes
that he had taken an oath to right
the wrongs done by the promoter.
and sold them for $50 q share
some stock that he had picked up
for 10 cents In an auction room.
"Gyp tips"-Crooked investment
services" are thriving to-day with
the revival Of interest in stock buv-
ing. Prospects are circularixed
with samples of an investment
publication telling which stocks to
buy. Having subscribed perhaps
only for 81. the suckers find the
tip sheet singing the praises of GER
tain promising securities, in
which huge profits are forecast.
The stocks 80 touted are worthless,
of course, and are what the pro-
motors originally started out to sell.
Giving a mooch the pete"-A
swindler meets q sucker and ad-
vises him to buy a certain stock,
declaring he has lot of 1t himself
and believes It good for q long
pull. Next comes a call from an
other man. generally representing
himself to be an acquaintance of
the sucker. He says he has infor-
nation that this scarce stock is be-
ing pooled, and that he is buying
all he can find at some fabulous
figure. Does the sucker know
where he can get some? The suck
err does, and determines to act as
the agent. He goes to the first
crook, and with great show of nom
chalance buys his holdings. Then
he sits down and waits long and
vainly for the second crook to show
UP.
II they could all be told, stories
of stock swindles as exposed by
the National Better Business bu-
reau would make the Arabian
Nights look like a primer. For
instance, there was DIR" Walter
Won Hohenau, who posed as an
eminent scientist and spoke before
reputable organizations in behalf
of an ''atom-splitting and power
generating machine. Operating
from Houston, Texas, he sold a
million dollars worth of stock, was
exposed last November. fed to Ger
many, there was arrested and held
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-02

Next morning appeared a pleasant
poung man with a letetr bearing the
name of bank and of Mr. Brown,
vice president. II suggest" he
said, that you seal your certifi-
cate in this envelope and write
your name on the outside. We shall
return 1t az soon as 1t is renum-
bered."
Now Mrs Zee knew something
about business, and she knew that
her stock did not bear her endorse
ment and, therefore, was not me-
sotiable. So she took a receipt
and gave the messenger the stock.
A few days later, worried, she
called the bank, learned that the
original call had bene fake, the
credentials. forged, the messenger a
thief, and the stock was sold.
All very simple. The crook had
slit the envelope into a sheet Of
paper bearing Mrs zee's sigma
ture. Over 1t he had typed power
or attorney to himself, attached
the paper to the certificate and
thus made 1t salable.
It was just one of the more up.
to date schemes being employed
by stock and bond swindlers to
mulct gullible American investors
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-02

Almost a race unto themselves,
the hypnotic swind1ers also have a
language of their own. BIRD dogs
are scouting statesmen employed
by "bucketeers." or fake stock
brokers. '9Dyna miters" are high
pressure statesmen who often work
from 'boiler rooms" hidden Of
fees where solicitation is conducted
by telephone. Sailing profits" is
the paying Of big returns to few
key investors in the hope Of en-
ticing more suckers into q scheme.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-02

As for the white collar bandits
themselves, who. steal 50 po-
litely that it's sometimes a PLEAS
ure to be robbed, they're psychol-
ogists who specialize in human
credulity, stupidity and cupidity.
Women operators are reported in
creasing in number and boldness.
Against men, they employ flattery
and sex appeal; for women they
hold out the promise of freedom
frem the shackles of financial de-
pendence,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-02

From their seizures of such lists,
authorities have learned these
facts: That swindlers have the
names Of more than $1,000 rich
widows. That women with busi-
ness experience are no more guilt
BILE than men. That New Yorkers
are the biggest suckers in the
world. That professional people
doctors, teachers, lawyers rate
highest on the lists, and in that
order.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-02

For sheer gall. though, the SWIM
dle-of-the-century award probably
goes to four fabulous charlatans
who several years ago decided to
sell some mining stock in New
York. Believing that the suckers
should at least be given a look for
their money they decided to locate
their mime" in public park in
nearby Yonkers. Also, lest somB
suckers might not lust for gold
alone. the prospectus stated that
the ore was rich in gold, silver
and platinum" Then, rounding up
parties of victims, the quartet took
them to the Yonkers park and
proudly showed them a big ma
chine. ct really was ditch-diggcr
belonging to the street depart
ment.) This, they said, was their
mining equipment, and IL was all
read yto start. Would the gentle
men sign on the dotted line? Tho
gentlemen would, and did. to the
tune of $135,000.
Thus run q few of the tales Of
securities swidling. Bot the
schemes now employed arc infinite
in variety and detail. Blue sky
laws seem only to have added COM
plexities to the situation. The new
federal securities act, now pending
in Washington, Is expected to be a
strong factor for public protection.
Federal and state officials, and the
National Better Business bureau
and its local branches. are driving
with renewed vigor against raclle-
teers. But the answer to the ques-
ton of whether the public win con-
tinue to be swindled, they say, is
still up to the public itself, which
must learn to investigate before
1t invests.
THE END.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-02
No - :"
HIGHEST-PRICED STOCK ON The MARKET? IT'S
SUCKER PREFERRED" AND INVESTORS beware!
Crooks Smack Lips In Anticipation
Of Upturn In Illicit Securities
Crash Wasn't a Lesson

New York - An elderly widow Mrs X. Y. Zee her
telephone the other day. "Th the First National Bank
voice. Mr. Brown veepredent speaking You remember Nus
Zee that husband left 80 shares of utilities stcekl WE'LL
we find that certificate wrongly numbered and be
recd before forward your dividend No Mrs Zee it's moth
ing to worry about I'll send Of officials the
ing with letter to you"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-02

Following are some other terms
and the schemes they represent:
"Reloading'-Owners of worth
less securities are told that the
company is being reorganized and
refinanced. Names of prominent
men usually are mentioned in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-02

FER the previous murder o. pf'<-
on guard
IN Chicago arrived one IoseDi,
Devore with a tale OF ekpiora lion
IN Columbia. He claimed to have
been captured by q tribe Of beau
tiful white Indians who lived In
land 50 rich that they regarded
huge diamonds as mere pebbles.
and used solid gold cooking utcn-
sis. About to be put odenth bv
these savages, Dsvore said he won
freedom and gratitude instead by
saving the tribe from an epidemic
Of smallpox. They also gave him
a grant Of 100000 acres OF land
which he and a partner, Henry y.
Froelich, now proceeded to sell at
the rate of $40 an illusory aero.
The pair collected nearly a million
dollars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-02

THE END.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-05

Mullen gained familiarity with the workings of the public school system that will be of value to the Board. He also the choice of the Third Division delegation in the Legislature.
 The Fourth Division unit in selecting Mrs. Ladessa Nordae of Fairbanks to represent the inter for the Board. She is a highly trained and ex- perienced educator and was formerly member of the Alaska College faculty She highly recom- mended by that institutions President, Dr. Charles E. Bunnen
 All things considered, the Board of Education is well balanced, well equipped and ought to function from the start
 The three members appointed to the Board of Trustees of the College equally capable and well-fitted for their positions Capt. A. E. Lathrop nominated by former Gov Parks, has served on the Board almost year, having been appointed to fill vacancy caused by death His interests in the Territory large widespread and varied He has always shown a deep interest in the Terrtorys institution of higher learning His executive and business experience fit him unusually well for the post
 That is true, also of Arthur A. Shonback, one of the two nominated by Gov. Troy. He has served one eight-year term on the Board and has been one of it's most valuable members. On the score of service alone he entitled to reappointment The Governors second appointment was Mrs. James Wickersham Her long connection with the Juneau public school system, her active and continuing interest in educational matters her recognized abil- ity and fine personality eminently equip her for the position.
 All of these appointments are of unusually high caliber The Governor has in these instances set a high standard that augurs well for other appoint ments that will come later in his term
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-05
CONTRIBUTIONS WERE VERIFIED.

The speedy and unanimous confirmation by the Legislature of Governor Troys nominations for mem- bers of the Board of Education and the Board of Trustees of the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines was merited The high quality of the individuals picked for these positions and the standing of each in his home community was we'll recognized The readiness of the Legislature to confirm them in office makes it easier for them to perform the duties vested in the boards of which they members.
 The Board of Education will have to pioneer its way in the field of education. It is charged with duties no similar organization in the Territory has ever had Many of them have heretofore been vested in local school boards others in the office of Commissioner of Education still others in the old Board of Education that it supplants, and quite a number are entirely It has a large and important task entrusted to 1.-the administration and direction of the public school system. And in addition to the vote of confidence given to it's mem bers by the Legislature it will need the whoehearted support of all civic organizations and Alaskans orally if it is to attain the high degree of success that it's sponsors expect It has the authority needed to carry out it's rules and regulations. It has efficient Commissioner in Anthony E. Karnes, But with all of that it will take almost amending work to perform the task set for it by the Leg islature
 In Herbert L. Faulker one of Alaska's leading attorneys, the Governor picked member at large as nearly ideal could be desired. He has always taken an active interest in local school matters, possesses a keen analytical mind and unusually sound judgment, and has a wide Knowledge of the Territory and its varied conditions His counsel will be invaluable.
 The First Division member, former Representative A. H. zisgler, is almost well known to Alaskans and knows them equally as well as MT. Faulkner. He had the endorsement of his home town, Ketchi- kan well as the support of other communities.
 Michael J. Walsh of Nome, Second Division mem- Der, warmly recommended by the legislative delegation of that Division. He has been Clerk of the Nome City Council for many years and is a pioneer of Seward Peninsula. He is familiar with educational problems of the northwestern sections and deeply interested in the schools.
 AS Mayor of Seward for many years P. c. Mc-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-05
VALIANT DUST
 by Percivai Christopher Wren -sEAu cEsTE.

SYNOPSIS: Just before Ma jor Napoleon RiccoIi of the Foreign Legion was ready to seize the Citadel of Mekazzen as the first step in making himself Emperor of Northern Africa, Colonel Le Sage of the French Secret Service captures Riccoli. Le Sage explains to Ricccli how knowledge of Ric- cells double treachery ito the French and to his supposed all ly, the Kaid of Mekazzen) has reached the ears of the Kaid's heartless son Raisul.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-05

Mrs. J. c. Mcbride, reader of exceptional ability, was to present Ben Hur for the benefit of the Juneau public library on May 26, and plans for the event were an- nounced.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-05
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION

SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION
 No. 3430-A.
 In the District Court for the Ter
 ritory of Alaska, Division Num-
 Der One, at Juneau.
 EVELYN HOWELL, Plaintiff vs.
 ROBERT HOWELL, Defendant. To Robert Howell, Defendant,
 Greeting:-
 In the name of the United States of America, and persuant to an order made in the above entitled Court and cause, the 27th day of April, 1893, directing service of summons for publication in said cause, by publication as is re- quired by law,
 You are hereby commanded to be and appear in the above entitled Court holden at Juneau, Alaska, in said Division of said Territory, and answer the complaint filed against you in the above entitled action, within thirty days after the 18th day of May, 1883, in case this summons is published, or within forty days after the date of it's service upon you, in case this sum- mons is served upon you personally And if you fail so to appear and answer, for want thereof, the plain tiff will apply to the Court and the Court will allow the relief de- manded in the complaint, to-wit:- the dissolution of the marriage vows between plaintiff and defend ant, and granting to said plaintiff the sole care and custody of the minor child"
 In Witness Whereof, I have set my hand and the seal of said Court, at Juneau, Alaska, this 27th day of April. 1883.
 (SeaD JOHN H. DUNN, Clerk. First publication, April 28, 1883. Last publication May 26, 1883.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-05

Albion Bartello and Jack Lange left on the City of Rome for an outing at Tenakee.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-05
Beer Promotes Repeal.
(New York Herald Tribune0

national survey of conditions induced by the egalization of beer shows in every representative section of the country an increase in temperance, in orderlness and at the same time in exuberance. All the dire prophecies of the drys, and, to be did the fears of the vets have been refuted in the event. The return of beer has been signalzed from coast to coast with falling off of arrests for drunk enness with substantial secretion of public revenue and yet with spirit of popular relief and thanks giving. Here is cause for strong renewal of the faith that underlies the movement to rid the coun- try of sumptuary dictation. Restore to the people the dignity of a moral choice and they respond with
 display of character to the most skeptical.
 We confess to very pleasant disappointment in the demonstration. Convinced of the paramount importance of repeal the only solution of the problem posed by prohibition afraid that the release of beer might produce reaction unfavorable to the major operation. On the contrary, it has helped to prove the point that race used to per sonal liberty knows better how to conduct itself when free than when subjected to statutory strait jacket Far from raising arguments against repeal, the first week of legal beer has confirmed the con- tenton constitution and moral that the Eighteenth Amendment has place in the organic law
 Let us go on from this first step, then, rapidly as possible toward the real goal If the legal supply of beer has promoted order and happiness and bus- ness as reported from every representative center, the more reason to cancel the whole experiment of which this is merely modification Repeal will not simply curta the illicit trade of the speakeasy It will wipe it out It will not only contribute its mite toward the income of the Treasury but erase its de- ficit And the people can be intrusted with the responsibility it entails. And doubt of this must yield to the experience of the last ten days
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-05

The Arctic Club, Seattle, wired that it was making plans to en- certain the members of the Alaska Legislature, enroute South, upon their arrival on Puget Sound.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-05
20 YEARS AGO
From The Empire

MAY 5, 1913 Mrs. O'Neil, the wife of Patrick lONeil the man who is driving the big Sheep Creek tunnel, was a guest at the Occidental Hotel.
 Gov. and Mrs. Walter E. Clark had as dinner guests at the Gov ernor's House, Lieut.. and Mrs. Pot ter of Fort William H. Seward, Mrs. R. A. Kinzie, of Treadwel, and former Secretary of the In- terior, R. A. Ballinger, of Seattle. After the dinner the Governor, and Mrs. Clark gave a dance tor the young people of Juneau that was attended by about two score Of the younger set.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-05
Chapter A RICCOLI CRACKS"


 RICCOLI CRACKS"
 Riccoli sat up suddenly.
 "Le Sage" he said sharply, did you talk of me to Pedro Mallgni?"
 Oh, quite lot, Oh, yes'
 "Le Sage, you'd never hand me, a fellow white man, a compatriot, a brother officer, you'd never hand me over to this devil, Raisul, to be tortured"
 You're looking quite pale, Ric- coli" Le Sage remarked
 Look here, Le Sage, for Gods sake tell me plainly, and let me knew the worst"
 The worst, Major Riccoli, is that you, a French officer, are, for your own private gain, a traitor to France"
 Answer my question, Le Sage Have you betrayed me to Raisul? And are you going to let him tor ture me?"
 Betrayed you to Raisul! No, Ma jor Riccoli, not intentionally. Nor do propose to hand you over to him. I am going to deal with you myself
 A look of cunning came into the eyes of Riccoli.
 ''The Kaid," he said. "Raisul may have told him? Warned him?"
 Possibly agreed Le Sage. Al most probably, in fact. But Raisul takes his own line-and it may cross that of the Kaid."
 And you have an appointment with the Kaid"
 Tonight" agreed Le Sage. Now in fact"
 Riccoli said nothing, but his face spoke volumes.
 "Oh, mo-" laughed Le Sage in answer to Riccoli's unut CT thought. He won't get me. Ric- coli-though I'm banking on my belief that he thinks he will. Now I really must go.'
 Picking up Riccoli's pistol from the table, Le Sage went to the door.
 "Belleme!" he called.
 Otho entered and saluted.
 Which of your three is the staunchest, steadiest man?" he asked The man with the best head as well as the coolest cour- age"
 'Legionnaire Mummery, Sir" re- piled Otho.
 Fetch him in"
 You see this officer" said Le Sage to Mummery as Joe halted saluted and stood rigidly at at tention before him. He is not to leave this room-alive Lock the door after me and do not open it until I knock-three times, then twice, then once, like this. If any one else knocks in the ordinary way take no notice whatever. If force is used, and the door is burst open-shoot this officer instantly and then defend yourself. Under lstand?"
 Yes, sir"
 Le Sage turned to Riccoli.
 You'll find this man incorrupti- ble, Major Riccoli," he said. "Also prompt in executing orders. Sc let's hope none of your friends or followers knock the door down in search of you. If all goes well with me, I shall see you again later If not-I am afraid the door will be burst open by someone or other, eventually" Follow me, and move quietly ordered the Colonel, and led the way back to the barrack-room Attention" ordered the senior sergeant, as Le Sage entered. fol- lowed by Major Langeac who had joined him at the door Absolutely all right. Loyal to a man. was the report of the latter q don't say few of them wouldn't have thrown in their lot with Ric- coli, if he had brought it off and l then declared himself. Anyhow :, they're spelling for fight-as al- ways"
 Well, I want three more, for my job," said Le Sage. You, Bel leme, pick me the three best men here-men you'd like to command for a forlorn hope, or have with . you in a tight corner" Otho called three names. Petro-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-05

four double knocks, I shall know that all is well, and will open it."
 Now, my lads" said Le Sage quietly, when I shout Ready, jump to it. No shooting. Rifle-butts will do our business"
 A quarter of an hour that seemed like a quarter of a century.
 Appalling silence.
 Copyright, 1882, F. A. Stokes Co0
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-05

Nowadays bill goes through Congress so last that about all the members do is wave as 1t speeds by.-(Boston Herald)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-05

Work was begun on the founda- ton of the new house being built by R. E. Robertson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-05

President Roosevelt is entitled to the comfort ing reflection that he has earned his March salary -(Chicago Newso
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-05

More Power To It" reads a headline exchange. And it doesn't to be about the new beer. either. (Springfield Ohio. SunD
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-05

The many friends of Gunnar Blomgren were pleased to know that he was entering business on his own account. MT. Blomgren had purchased an interest in the Sanitary Grocery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-05

Read the ads as carefully as you read the news articles.
Evening star., 1933-09-15
$4,000 FUR THEFT
LANDS 3 IN CELLS.
Trio Seized in Chicago With
Alleged Loot Held for
Gotham Police.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associ ated Press.
CHICAGO, September 15.-Three
men, all claiming to be residents OF
New York. were taken into custody at
loop motel today by police who first
seized five trunks filled with furs be-
lieved to have been taken in a $45, 600
fur robbery.
The men, all of whom claimed to be
reputable new York fur dealers, gave
their names as David GroSsman. 80;
Leon Waltz 55, and Irving Beigel 80:
Watt claimed to be the operator OF
branch fur shop in Chicago. but at
the hour of their arrest it was I'M
possible to make a check. police said.
They were seized BY Sergt. Robert
Sullivan OF the detective bureau after
an all-night vigil in room directly
across from the one to which they
had been assigned after registering at
the hotel yesterday.
The trunks. all addressed to Belgel,
were seized last night at the request
' of New York authorities. who said the
stolen furs were being sent to Chicago
for disposal. Police said the prisoners
and trunks would be held pending fur
ther word from Eastern authorities.
The theft occurred last Monday II
Lower Manhattan, when five bandits
overpcwered a truck driver and forced
him from the vehicle.