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The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-10
More Puddles for Ducks.
(New York Herald Tribune.)

Even though Jay Darling famous cartoonist and his lifes ambition of puddle for every duck in the United States, he is leaving nothing undone to ob- tain many puddles possible. To this end the President has just directed that $1 100000 be placed his disposal for the purchase and rental of lands refuges for migratory birds and other wild life. Chief Darling yearns for 100000 acres. He hopes that part at least, of this may be obtained with the carrying out of the program of withdrawing marginal lands from production But that is in the future. The present fund is for more limited objective.
 As such it is good beginning. Already extensive areas have been acquired by the Government and set aside game refuges But these for the most part were bought before the New Deal Specific appropriations were made for the purpose. Under the present system funds allotted in connection with relieving unemployment and carrying out a program of public works. Thus three birds are being killed-or rather, saved-wth one stone. No indication has yet been available as to where the new lands are to be acquired rented But Chief Darling who knows the travelling as well as the eating and nesting habits of ducks may be depended
 upon to see that way stations provided wherever they are most needed. He calls them travellers aid" stations As matter of fact they include maternity centers and lunch counters labeled in large letters For Ducks Only" Other wild life may however, also find sanctuary in these regions. All are assured of the benefcent protection of the new Biological Survey chief.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-10
MANY EXPECTED TO- HOSPITAL DAY DANCE SATURDAY

Elaborate plans are completed for the Hospital Day dance to be held at the Elks Hall on Saturday night under the auspices of the Hospital Guild.
 This dance will be the wind-up of the annual Hospital Day ob- servances and will also practically conclude the spring dances which have furnished such delightful en- tertainment this season.
 Many dinner and buffet supper parties are being planned for Sat urday evening after which the par ticipants will attend the gala af- fair, at the Elks hall and dance to the strains of Freddie Gilman's Troubadour Orchestra.
 Hospital day is an annual affair which is observed in every part of this country and many other parts of the world. A large crowd is an ticipated at the dance to be given here on Saturday night.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-10
-ga@ -cTz4.4dcn at
 O MOCKINC HOUSE
BY WALTER (. BROWN.

detective 0 d d e d emphatically That's true, Chief"
 Connors snorted and leaned for ward over the desk, punctuating his remarks with vicious jabs of the un. lighted cigar. Well, you're dead | wrong. Markison. And you. too. Bar. ry. Somebody has been tracking MT. Dufresne. That same somebody fired three bullets into his car this afternoon.
 "Its a miracle he wasn't killed. No one but you two and Mrs. Du' fresne knew about this trip before hand. so it stands to reason this othL fellow was on the job-and too smart for you.
 Now. get this. and get it straight. We're going to protect MT. Du- fresne if we have to turn out half the Force to do it Get together all the men you need to throw a cordon around him. Take no chances. Strike out along every line of inquiry you can think of
 Barry. you take charge of these arrangements. You have free hand, and I'll back you to the limit, but pick out men who know what it's all about. Markison, I'm putting Mir Dufresne's personal safety directly in your hands You hang on like a shadow and keep your eyes open. There is some one and it's up to us to catch him!
 Get busy now, for MT. Dufresne wants to get back to the Austerlitz.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-10
DEVALUED DOLLARS AND ALASKA
 TOURISTS.

There may not seem at first any connection with President Roosevelt's monetary policies and Alaska tours, but probably of the major factors in the reported interest in them said to be the keenest for many years, is the devalued dollar. A few years back before money sort of disappeared, American tourists flocked across the Atlantic ana spent their dollars in European countries where they were worth a great deal more than they were at home American students went abroad more readily then than now because American money went further in Paris and other centers than 1t did in New York Chicago or San Francisco. In 1927 for instance, an American in France could obtain franc for two cents, now it takes almost six and three -fourths cents It was halcyon sum- mer in 1927 and a year two thereafter for American tourists in Europe and not a few French men and others were offended by the disrespectful way in which they handled paper currencies.
 Now the case is reversed and while cheaper dollar may boost sales of goods abroad, it doesn't encourage Americans travel live abroad Conversely European tourists, other than French are actually lured to this country. Thus New York reports recent landing of 125 on the first cheap dollar excursion this way a German steamer for four-day stay, with other such tours to follow. Foreign funds that used to mean $85 now command $144 Hence, Eourpeans now make up 42 per cent of passenger lists as against seven per cent last year.
 But Americans are not about to quit the habit of having a summer winter tour. Florida last winter gained at the expense of Spain, France and Italy, and her hotels had one of the most active and prosperous seasons record Similarly, New England summer resorts are booking more guests for the next few months than for several years The fact that the dollar is now worth more at home than it is abroad is largely credited with this new prosperity. That it is just as much a factor in revving tourist traffic here can hardly be doubted
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-10
REAPPEARING GOLD.

The increase in the price of gold from $2067 an ounce to S35 expected among other things, to produce important rise in the volume Of gold output at existing mines and stimulate the search for and development of new mines. It is doing both of these things and result many more people are employed in gold mining, refining and prospecting But the most astonishing result of the higher gold price is the volume of scrap gold which is pouring into the coffers of the Government. Something like $40000OO worth of scrap or secondary gold is sold each week to the hints and assay offices. This is than double the output of newly mined domestic gold.
 Licenses have been issued to thousands Of persons to buy scrap gold from the public and resell it to the Government Stimulated by the efforts of these licensees and by the higher price, many millions
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-10

of Americans converting old jewery and trinkets into paper money When the volume Of gold com ing out of American homes is more than double the volume of the gold coming out of the mines of the country we have monetary phenomenon of considerable significance.
 The result of course, is to increase the monetary stock of the country. similar flow of scrap gold from the public to the mint in England reached large proportions after October, 1881, when the London Government left the gold standard but very promptly ceased to be factor of importance. Authorities in the United States predict that this will not be here that the market for old gold will continue to boom. Some venture to prophecy that the total of scrap gold to come out of hiding will reach aggregate of one billion dollars.
 If the credit and currency base of the country will be augmented to degree that will command real significance. With S1 100000 0o0 of none tary gold the credit structure of the country can be expanded by s1oOOO 100000 perhaps without chang ing the normal relationship of monetary gold to currency and bank credit AS economic life improves more money and credit will be needed, and this backlog of monetary gold may be needed, even with more efficient of existing stocks
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-10

And while you're downstairs. take look at that car. Perhaps the bullet holes will convince you!"
 After the crestfallen detectives had withdrawn to augment their forces. Dufresne came back to the desk and in.patiently crushed out the stub of his cigarette.
 Those fellows are not up to this job" he declared. They're too thick mentally. their ideas are muscle bound Probably they're still uncon- vinced, because they didn't see any. thing. The reason is obvious they're just the common garden va riety of 'gumshoe' Their me- ods are hallmarked. Even half-witted criminal could see them coming block away.
 "DEFORE I can feel safe again,
 D Jim. must have a man who won't waste time looking for false whiskers hiding behind trees. Can't you dig up man can take around with me without having him arouse suspicion or derision? Some one who can move about in evening clothes in places like the Austerlitz without looking like a musical com edy waiter? This thing may drag on for weeks and l can't have a riot squad picketed wherever I am." Markison returned to indicate that the revised preparations were in readiness. Dufresne picked up his hat and overcoat and silently fol. lowed his bodyguard from the office. After he had gone, Connors tilted back and forth in his swivel chair. while he looked d thoughtfully out at the falling snow.
 Coming to decision, he lifted the telephone receiver. Get me Homi- eide" he ordered, and in a moment he had his connection. Director Connors speaking. Put on Sergeant
 Harper"
 The chair creaked back and forth as he waited.
 Hello. Harper? i. Say, Harper, I have you got dress suit? No,
 I'm not joking. :. Tuxedo? Sure, | that'll fill the bill. .. Come on over,
 Harper. and Pll tell you about this
 soup-and-fish job" He listened to
 the Detective-Sergeant's response
 and chuckled. No. this is the real
 thing, I'll tell you about it when you
 get here. i. :"
 l fCopyrioht. I95s. by Walter c. Broun l Tomorrow, Harper has dinner under stranue circumstances.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-10
RECEPTION TO BE
 HELD TONIGHT FOR
 BISHOP P. T. ROWE

Bishop Peter TrimpIe Rowe will greet all of his old friends and meet many new ones this evening at an informal public reception which will be held at the Episcopal Deanery on Gold Street by the members of Trinity Guild. The hours are from o'clock until Il o'clock and the public of Gastineau Channel is cordially invited. Dean and Mrs. C. E. Rice will receive with Bishop Rowe.
 Bishop Rowe is making his an- nual visit to the Episcopal parishes of Southeast Alaska and will be in Juneau for a few days before continuing to Skagway and Haines- He returned on the. seaplane Bar anof early this week from Sitka where he spent week visiting the church and parish in that city.
 Head of the Alaska diocese Of the Episcopal Church, Bishop Rowe has been making annual trips to the Territory for nearly 40 years and has covered thousands of miles by steamer, dog team, airplane and every other means of travel used in Alaska His friends throughout the country are numbered among the thousands and include people of every color and creed.
 After visiting Haines and Skag- way, Bishop Rowe will return tc the States to prepare for the long journey through the Mackenzie River, Yukon River and northern and western Alaska districts. which he will make this summer visiting every Episcopal mission and parish
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-10
Chapter Three DEFENSE PLANS

CONNORS abruptly changed the
 trend of the conversation Where was Markison while all this was going on?" he demanded.
 ! Tt wasn't Markison's fault. He left the Austerlitz with me this morning and rode as far as the Old Pike Road. Everything was quiet, and didn't see any necessity for his tagging at my heels all day, so l dropped him there, had taken Mrs. Dufresne's car and no one but she knew where 1 was going. No one. not even myself. knew what time I would be coming back. Of course" he added. thoughtfully. this may be just coincidence and have nothing to do with the crank letters, but it looks as if those bullets had my initials on them"
 Connors nodded and picked up the telephone. "Tell Markison and Bar. ry to report to me at once," he or dered. Then he leaned back. chew. ing on his cigar. Now, give me all
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-10

the details about this shooting" he suggested.
 Dufresne recounted the meager details of the mysterious attack AS you know. Jim." he continued. "Markison has been trailing around with me for a week. And knowing that these anonymous penmen sell dom try to carry out their threats. went about my business as usual,
 When my wife and l came back to the city last autumn, we delayed opening the house Mrs. Dufresne took notion to have some of the rooms re-furnished She has been visiting some cousins out in the sub urbs, while 1 put up at the Auster. litz as a matter of convenience. ]
 I've had a heavy round of visits upstate. Yesterday decided to see Gridley about that Lee County job I called up Mrs. Dufresne before I started this morning. You have heard what happened on the way back"
 To all seeming, the Director of Police was more upset and con cerned over this attempted murder than the man who had so narrowly escaped death. Dufresne was too i'm portant man, both financially and politically. not to warrant every eff fort being made to protect his per sonal safety.
 TWO of the Detective Bureaus best men had already been de tailed on this affair after Dufresne had produced his series of crank letters. The result had been entire ly negative But now that this threat had materialiZed in lethal aspect, something drastic must be done, re. gardless of the difficulties surround ing the tracking down of this type of lawlessness.
 Presently Connors' secretary ush. cred in the two plainclothes They saluted their Chief and waited expectantly. Dufresne exchanged mods with them. then lit fresh cigarette and withdrew to the win. dow.
 "Markison." Connors began, you've trailed MT. Dufresne for a week. or close to it. What have you to report?"
 Nothing. sir" the detective an. swered. readily enough. "Pll swear there was no one following him about while was on the job. I've divided time with Barry. here, aud he'll tell you the same" The second
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-10
Were Are Tammany's Best?
(New York World Telegraph

Stubbornness may, occasions, seem useful quality in a Tammany boss. But not when his hold on the Tammany leadership gets down to the narrow margin of one-half of one vote.
 Supporters of John F. Curry who urge him to be game" by refusing to quit till he's fired are doing neither MT. Curry nor the organization a service. Leadership that depends on the fracuon of vote has ceased to be leadership. A boss should not be the last to know when he's through.
 We are surprised these present Tammany ructions are so conspicuously negative-ouster rather than replacement.
 Now if ever, would seem the time for the better element in Tammany to be putting forward new type of leader representative of the larger Democracy and capable of making Tammany an asset instead of liability to the Democratic Party.
 Strange that in a situation involving not only MT Currys downfall but Tammany's future not word should be heard from Tammany's Big Three Alfred E. Smith, Senator Robert F. Wagner and Surrogate James A. Foley!
 Has Tammany been abandoned by its ablest biggest and best?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-10
ELKS TO OBSERVE
 MOTHERS DAY ON
 SUNDAY AFTERNOON

A ritual service honoring Moth CTS Day will be given by the local Elks' Lodge in the lodge room Sunday, May 13, at o'clock in the afternoon, according to an an- nouncement made today by Frank H. Foster of the committee in charge.
 Not only lodge members but the general public as well is invited.
 Dean c. E. Rice will make the address for the Mothers Day ob- servance.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-10

SYNOPSIS: Pierre Dufresne. foealthy contractor and poiiticaf boss. has been mbushed on c ione- lg rood near the city He repdrts the occurrence to the local police. aud then to Director of Police Con- nors. tcho is much Derturbed Menu tohfie Durcsne has made sIy chdn0e fit bid for certain large contract.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-10
THEE TO VISIT HERE;
 SEA SCOUTS COMING

Another visit of the Sea Scout flagship, Tyee Scout, is scheduled to arrive in Juneau sometime in the latter part of June, repeating the visit which it made last sum- mer.
 Stuart F. Walsh, Chief Scout Executive, will be in charge of the expedition, which will leave Seattle June 18, to return July 6.
 The boys will visit Prince Rupert, Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg and Juneau The party will be composed of "A select Scouts, an Alaska pilot, and a cook.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-10
MICHAEL NASH LEAVES
 HOSPITAL FOR HOME

Michael Nash, of Windham Bay who entered St. Ann's Hospital two weeks ago for medical care, left the hospital this morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-10

The Alaska Air Express sea- plane Pioneer went to Petersburg last night with passengers.
 While in Petersburg the Pioneer made a chartered flight to Wran- gell.
 The plane will take off at noon tomorrow for Sitka. Hoonah h Tenakee and Angoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-10
LEE JOHNSON ENTERS
 ST. ANN'S HOSPITAL

Lee Johnson entered St. Ann's Hospital last evening for medical attention MT. Johnson is a hali- but fisherman.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-10

In the making of these projected investigations of propaganda by the makers of munitions, it might be good idea to at the same time if any of them subsidzing Dinger.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-10
20 YEARS. AGO
MAY 10. 1914
From The Empire

ulh IO- AcA'
 The elaborate entertainment pre- sented by the Camp Fire girls the previous evening at the Elks' Hall attracted large crowd which re- ceived the playlets and specialties with enthusiasm The Bluebirds youngest group to appear, gave "The Song of the Planets" in which Fay Thane, Francis Novel;, Irene Nelson, Eva Tripp, Virginia Shattuck, Nettie Larson, Nadia Kashevaroff, Marjory Renison, Betty Ward, Marion Belle Pond, Margaret Shattuck, Jean Stevens, Lucille Bathe, Madeline Valentine, Venetia Pugh and Geraldine Mc- Laughlin took part.
 pr. Robert Simpson, who had been away in Ketchikan on pro- fessional business, was returning on the Mariposa
 Letters had been received by the Mayor and The Empire from D.. A. Grant, secretary of the cele- bration committee of White Horse inviting all of the people of Ju- neau to attend the celebration of the Kings birthday on May 30.
 Much interest was being shown in the play "The Man From Home" by Booth Tarkington, to be presented at the new Juneau Theatre under the auspices of the Ladies Guild of Trinity Episcopal church within a few days. Tick ct reservations were going so rap idly that sold out house was as- sured.
 Baseball fans were disappointed when the first game of the season of 1914 schedule between the Doug las-Treadwell and Juneau -Gasti- neau baseball teams, was postpon- ed on account of rain. However a red hot game was played between the c. w. Young company's Tigers and a pickup team known as the Darkhorses. The lineup of the Tigers was Frye, Cornell, Dermody Wright, Harris, Woodland, Smith. Fraser, Sandstrom and J. Mcbride The Darkhorses lineup was Janus, Worth Shepard, Conway, Mahar, Hoffman, Terry, Fairchild, Zott, Blackburn, Lowland and Wurz- bacher.
 A. T. Spatz, manager and pro- prietor of the Spatz Cafe, had made some decided improvements in his popular restaurant by hay ing a new hallway leading direct ly to the street from the ladies dining room and the interior en- tirely rearranged and redecorated.
 The ice went out of the Cinema slough at Fairbanks, the Panama River at Cinema and the Yukon river at Dawson and the Iditarod rivers the previous day. The Turner Street bridge was carried out at Fairbanks as usual.
 The previous day, w. A. Hesse took a motion picture of the Alas ka Gastineau Mining companys big concrete dam construction at the upper basin of Salmon Creek. MT. Hesse was the well-known dep- uty U. s. Mineral land surveyor who had jumped into the motion picture game a year ago and the preceding year had succeeded in getting some fine films of Mt. Katmai in eruption.
 Weather for the preceding 24 hours was clear with a maximum temperature of 62 degrees and a minimum of A.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-10

Secretary Ickes suggests that guests at Washing ton dinner parties be deaf and dumb. Recent reve- latons however seem to indicate that all some of them need to add to their present equipment is the deaf part of it.-(Boston HeraldO
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-10

A depression is when two live cheaper than one formerly did.-(Ohio State Journal)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-10
ATTENTION

ATTENTION
 The De Molay Dance which was scheduled for the 11th has been postponed until May 18th. -adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-10

Weather for the preceding 24 hours was clear with a maximum temperature of 62 degrees and a minimum of A.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-10

pr. Robert Simpson, who had been away in Ketchikan on pro- fessional business, was returning on the Mariposa
Evening star., 1934-08-05
FLORIDA WOMAN WINS
Mary Rogers Leads Field in Wom-
ems Invitation Golf.

ASHEVTLLE. N. c., August CP).-
Mary Rogers Of jacksonville, Fla, to-
day defeated Deane Van Landinghan,
Charlotte, and !, to take the Bilt-
more Forest women's invitation golf
championship.
Miss Rogers was up at the turn,
but had trouble with her putter and
her veteran opponent rallied, but
only briefly. The FIoridan 3-putted
the thirteenth, fourteenth and six
teenth holes. but rounded out the
match on the seventeenth when Miss
Van Landingham took q after .
short approach.
Evening star., 1934-08-05
AUTOMATIC AIRPLANE
OPERATION INVENTED
Device Acquired by French Army
Works Through System
of Buttons.
By the Associated Pres.

by LIIt hosUtIaItu FIt83.
PARIS, August Am invention
enabling airpianes to operate auto
matically, including the take-otf and
landing, has been acquired by the
French army, it was learned yesterday.
The invention was said TO simplify
plotting to an extent which would
enable a child to run plane. The
control is described as being by means
of series Of push buttons, one for
landing and others for take-off, direc-
ton and pitching.
All maneuyers were said 10 be en-
tirely automatic.
Evening star., 1934-08-05
Knights of Columbus.

THE Knights Of Columbus Of the
4 District Of Columbia and their
friends will hold their second moon
light excursion tomorrow night The
steamer City Of Washington viii
leave its Seventh street wharf at
$50 o'clock. Dancing and other
features win be enjoyed during the
evening
Evening star., 1934-08-05
COUNTRY ESTATES.

sAcRTFTCE-cLIENT MUST SELL Ex-
elusive duck hunting and fishing estate
approximately 1500 acres. containing
large complete luxuriously furnished club
house garage. servants house. boats; hunt
ing fishing and boating equipment and
other implements; fronting Atlantic Ocean
and Pamlico Sound; two-hour drive from
Norfolk Va. Write A. L. DORF. Attorney,
600 st. n W.
Evening star., 1934-08-05
WANTED--SuBURBAN.

= OR ROOM HOUSE ! TO ACRES.
nearby virginia: $3.50 cash. good month
fee.
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land: ami: convenient to TRANSFORMATION;
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H GOVERNMENT EMPLoYE. GOOD
house acreage suitable chicken live stock.
fruit: cheap. terms, MAYO H ROBERTS.
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Spring preferred; must have level lot and
Shade; give address; can make large cash
payment Address Box 3s4-S. Star once.
HOUSE WITH OR 10 ACRES LAND.
located about 10 miles from Washington
on Baltimore or Richmond pike or will
buy land with no improvements: desired
for business location. Must be reasonable.
State terms. Address Box Abs, Star
once 8"