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The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-11
PETROLEUM NEW SOURCE OF
 CHEMICALS.

Petroleum is enlarging it's sphere of usefulness Instead of merely serving fuel and lubricant it is becoming an important source of chemical materials from which large number of substances are being produced, ranging from soap to alcohols and rubber Soft coal passed through this same course of evolution when it was discovered that a vast number o: dyes and other chemicals could be obtained from coal tar Hydrogen processes and heat treatments to which petroleum is subjected in the production of gasoline and ubrcatng oils, has led to ways of producing other compounds.
 Dr. Carlton Ellis, in communication to the American Chemical Society, reviews the list of products which can be extracted from petroleum and other hydrocarbons not present in the former are obtained from the latter Innumerable alcohols can be produced from it, many of them possessing advantages over ethyl alcohol, he declares.
 Another example of the natural product being replaced by material of petroleum is soap. When petroleum wax is oxidized by being blown with air at raised temperature, acids similar to vegetable oils are formed These can be used in soap manufacture in essentially the same way as the acids from olives similar fatty oils used.
 Despite the present low price of rubber, much interest has been displayed in the production of synthetic rubber from petroleum products. This plastic material has many advantages natural rubber and is expected to compete on this basis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-11
A BAsTILE FOR INCORRIGIBLEs.

The new Federal Prison on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay is serving two commendaDle purposes It provides thoroughly secure place Tn which to keep prisoners who stop at nothing ln order to escape and who have gang support oustide the walls to aid them in escaping. Further, it will permit the segregation of ncorrigble convcts who foment riots in the regular prisons and exercise demoralizing influence on their fellow prisoners ln the ordinary pententiaries.
 The number of convcts who have escaped from county, State and Federal prisons in recent years proof that we need a vertitable fortress to make certain the confinement of worst criminals Alcatraz Island is naturally isolated and escape from it would be a perilous undertaking, if not an impossible one The whole country will feel safer when its worst desperadoes transferred to this new bastile
 Kindly socologists may insist that there IS no such thing as incorrigible prisoner, that modern crimnology provides the means of remaking any character however depraved While conceding the theoretical possibility of this, the average citizen recognizes also that for all practical purposes there are numerous offenders against the law who cannot be made into good citizens by any treatment now in use These are to be regarded as incorrigible They are less of a menace ip prison than at large but even there they foment trouble, and their anti social ideas are communicated to many prisoners who might go straight when released
 We will come closer to the aims of humane criminology if we segregate the incorrigibles anc then do our best to make useful citizens of tho lesser offenders If we cannot reform all of ou convicts as we obviously cannot, we are better or dealing with the hopeful under the improved conditions made possible with the removal of tn incorrigble killers and kidnapers
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-11
GERMANY's ECONOMIC PLEDGE.

American creditors of Germany can extract no comfort from the report of German foreign trade for July Exports continued downward, imports exceeding exports by 420O00oO marks compared with an export surplus of 25y00O000 marks in July, l933 The exchange deficit for the seven months ended with July is 258OOOOOO marks; but, as part of the German export income is paid in blocked marks and appreciated German bonds, the actual deficit is 5O0OOOOoO marks-obvously dangerous situation for debtor nation To make matters worse Holland has decided to establish forced clearance system in her trade with Germany to collect Dutch claims against German debtors. This move will of course still further reduce Germanys exchange income.
 To meet the situation the Government has begun a 1o0-day campaign to brirg about economic re-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-11

and enjoying the amusement fea- lures.
 Baby Show Thursday
 Many mothers will be busy to- morrow getting Sammy or Jane all scrubbed and curled for the an nual baby show which will be held in the Fair Building on Thursday afternoon at o'clock. The show is open to all babies under one year of age, according to the man. agement and attractive prizes will be the rewards of the winners.
 For the smallest baby there is a colorful tray set, donated by the Juneau Young Hardware Company for the fattest is prize for moth- CT, practical kitchen set, the gift of the Thomas Hardware Com pany and for the best natured, ar electric milk warmer that will dc much toward making the good na- ture permanent. The last is gift of the Alaska Electric Light anc Power Company.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-11
MRS. A. J. EOMEN AND CHILDREN ON WAY
 SOUTH FROM NOM E

On her way south, Mrs. Alfred J. Lomen, whose husband manages the Lomen interests in Nome, and her children, Alfred, Jr., Marian, Gene, Lucille and the baby, passed through Juneau aboard the steam CT Victoria.
 Mrs. Lornen expects to place the older children in school in Seattle and to remain south about a year. While they were in Juneau they visited with many local friends and former residents of Nome.
 Senator Alfred J. Lomen, is a candidate for reelection to the Territorial Senate from the Sec ond Division in today's election.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-11
GYM WORK WILL BE RESUMED BY WOMEN
 ATHLETES FRIDAY

Plans for the second fall season of the Womens Athletic Club of Juneau were made at the meeting held yesterday afternoon at the Elks' Club gymnasium. It was de- cided to obtain a cage ball for use of the members.
 Gymnasium work will be under the direction of Mrs. Janice Mac Spadden and all women who are interested in this opportunity for exercise and fun are urged to at- tend the next meeting, which will be held on Friday at 2:15 o'clock sharp. Meetings during the com- ing season will occur twice week, on Tuesday and Friday, at the same hour, it was announced by Mrs. R. J. McKanna.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-11
LOCAL VOTE IS
 LICHTEST IN 6
 YEARS AT } PM.
Only 544 Persons Had Vot- !. ed at that Hour Work
 CTS Redouble Efforts
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and workers were redoubung their efforts.
 It seemed evident, however, that there was no chance for the record vote of two years ago, when 1,712 persons voted, would be equalled today. It was believed that there might be chance to equal the sec- ond high mark of 1,34l set in 1916
 Both Sides Confident
 Both Republicans and Democrats voiced their confidence in the out come. w. B. Kirk, Democratic Di- visional Chairman, declared he was certain that Juneau will give a vote of confidence to the party and re- turn majorities for every candidate on the ticket. sr. . Albert White. Republican Terri torial Committeeman. reiterated his statement of yesterday predicting gains Territorially. F9 fs Henry Roden. Independent can- didate for Senator, regarded his election as fin the bag" Support |ers of w. G. Smith, Independent candidate for Treasurer, predicted he would sweep Juneau by big vote and carry the entire Territory Polls Close at , There were four hours left for voting at o'clock. The polls will close at o'clock.
 The Empire has arranged to re- ceive returns from all over the Territory and hopes to have them from the larger towns in this Di- vision before midnight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-11
FRED K. ORDWAY RETURNS FROM WEEKS CRUISE

After a weeks photographic trip in his gasboat Ordway, Fred K. Ordway of Ordway's Photo Shop, returned to Juneau last evening. Weather was excellent on the trip until yesterday when a stiff wind came up and made navigation of the small craft difficult in the boiling water, MT. Ordway said.
 Many photographs of scenic spots were taken by MT. Ordway, who stopped at Wrangell, Petersburg Cape Ommaney, Big Port Walter, Little Port Walter. Port Arm strong. Deep Cove. Rake. and many other points.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-11
JUNEAU FAIR
 OPENS DOORS
 ON WEDNESDAY
All Is in Readiness for Firs, Big Day, Exhibition
 and Program

Everything is practically all set for the opening of the Southeast Alaska Fair tomorrow afternoon when judging will take place and prizes be awarded in Agricultural and Floral Divisions, Cooking and Bread.
 Tomorrow evening will the grand opening of the four-day celebra- ton and doors to the big fair building will be open at 2 o'clock to the public. Promptly at 8 o'clock, with a concert by the Juneau City Band, the fair will get underway.
 Fortunate to have several of the most talented young women of Ju- neau in the city at this time, the Fair Management has arranged to have them give specialties on the opening night program. Miss Grace Naghel will present Spanish dance specialties from g o'clock to 10 o'clock, following the band concert and will be accompanied at the plano by Miss Iris Gray. Other outstanding features will be group of songs by Miss Mathilda Hoist and piano selections by Miss Iris Gray, both of whom have received high praise at each appearance this summer.
 Miss Hoist will sing "Kusehani.' Thlingit Indian canoe love song with words and arrangement py Carol Beery Davis; Ships Tha' Pass in the Night" My Lind, Lou" and T Love Life"
 Plaintive Hawaiian melodies by a native Hawaiian orchestra vii conclude the delightful opening night program and the remainder of the evening will be devoted tt viewing the many fine exhibits dancing on the splendid floor t music by the Mandarin Or chestra at the big free day dance
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-11
20 YEARS AGO
 From The Empire
SEPTEMBER II, 1914

SEPTEMBER II, 1914
 A dispatch from Paris quoted a German general captured at an inn northeast of the city as saying, "a great disaster has overtaken us; our army is beaten" The mili- tary information bureau of -nr1on said the German armies had been decisively whipped both in East and West. The victory at the Marne was overwhelming and the Russians had been successful in in- tercepting German endorsements to the combined Austrian and Ger man armies on the Eastern front. 7 Surveyor General Charles E. Day. idson and all of his office help were packing and preparing to move into the new Goldstein block on the following day. Miss Mae Otteson took passage on the Jefferson for Seattle.
 Postmaster Earle Hunter said he planned to move into the post of flee building being erected by B. M. Behrends on Third street about October 3. It was believed that the new building would be ready about that time and the furniture was already in Juneau.
 Louis P. Shackleford, of the law firm of Shackleford and Bayless, took passage with his family for the south on the Jefferson. They expected to be away for several weeks.
 Weather for the preceding "A hours was cloudy with rain. The maximum temperature was 49 de- grees and the minimum was 42 Precipitation was 02 inches.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-11
Under League Auspices.
,T,IeW York Times.)

As authorized by Congress, President Roosevelt has accepted for the United States the invitation to join the International Labor Organization at Geneva Set up by the League of Nations this body was created for the purpose of bringing about international understandings with regard to labor problems, and also to exchange information and statistics among the nations bearing labor ques- tions Of course, the American acceptance con- tained the usual timd provso that it did not involve "any obligations under the Covenant of the League of Nations" Almost at the same time it was an nounced at Washington that Secretary Hull had appointed representative of thS United States to serve on the International Commission Historical Monuments" This also is form of cooperation between the nations which approved by the Assembly of the League of Nations last October If Senator Hiram Johnson his old self, and not now a candidate for reelection from Cali fornia, in the Democratic primary, he would solemn ly warn the country against these dangerous ap- breaches to the League of Nations Senator Borah also might be expected to argue that these first steps toward the League might in time lead us unwttingly first to endure then pity then embrace it. But it is hard to how Washington Ad- ministration that has pledged it's full devotion to the cause of labor could hold aoof from the Inter national Labor Organization To it we ought to be able to contribute much out of experi- ence, well as perhaps to learn something from it. And if it to Historical Monuments, the attitude of the American Government toward the League for the last thirteen years might itself be classed as monument to something other perhaps to National Hysteria.
 ! It is meals taken at night that pull down physically says a famed detitian Now to get the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-11
FINNISH EDUCATIONAL CLUB MEETS TONIGHT

All members of the Finnish Edu- cational Club and new arrivals in the city who would like to join the organization, are to meet at the II. O. O. F. Hall on Franklin Street this evening at o'clock. 1t was announced today.
 The evening will begin with a short business session which will be followed by cards and informal visiting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-11

mobilization The main objective is reduction of imports Some of the measures taken are remin' iscent of the ersaz days during the closing monthi Of the World War. In view of Germanys pressinc need of raw materials, the campaign is likely to nave negligible results More is to be hoped for from European fear of the widespread consequences of Germany's economic collapse.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-11
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GENERAL LAND OFFICE
 District Land Office


 Anchorage, Alaska.
 July g, 1884 Notice is hereby given that Daniel Hut5el, entryman, together with his witnesses, Edward E. zim- mer, and Mayo V. Raney, all of Haines, Alaska, has made final proof on his homestead entry, An choragc 03071. for lots l and 2, sec. 19, lot l. sec. 24, T. g s. R 55 F. c. RIM. containing 123.40 acres, and il s now in the files of the U. 5. Land Office, Anchorage, Alaska, and If no protest is filed in the local land office within the period of publication CT thirty days thereafter, said final proof will be accepted and final certificate is sued.
 GEO. J. LOVE,
 Register. First publication, Aug. 28, 1884. Last publication, Oct. g, 1884.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-11
NOTICE MASONS

Stated Communication, Gastin- eaux Lodge No. 124, Past Masters Night, Tuesday, September IT. Work in the M M Degree. Special ferry leaves Juneau at 7:30 pm. By order of w. M.
 w. M. SPAIN, adv. Secretary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-11
ATTENTION EASTERN STARS

ATTENTION EASTERN STAKS An election of officers to fill va cancies will be held Tuesday, even ing September II, in the Juneau Chapter No. ', Order of Eastern Stars. A large attendance is de- sired.
 FANNIE L. ROBINSON, -adv. Secretary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-11
VOTE-VCTE-VOTE

The polls close al : o'clock tonight. If ycu have not voted -vcte. Requirements are that you have been a resident of AlaSka fer one year and your precinct fer 30 days. No regis tra.iOn is nece5-ary. Vote be- fore , c'cIcck tonight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-11
VICTORIA PASSENGER

Mrs. R. B. Julian is a passen- ger aboard the Victoria from Nome MT. Julian is with the reindeer service at Elephant Point, in the Arctic.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-11
MAJOR OPERATION

William Geddes entered St. Ann's Hospital last evening and under went major operation this morn- ing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-11

Maine yesterday endorsed the New Deal in no uncertain terms Alaska ought to do tha same thing today in just handsome manner.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-11

Daily Empire Want Ads Pay!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-11

It is meals taken at night that pull one down physically, says a famed dietitan. Now to get the news to the mosquitoes-tDetroit News)
The Washington times., 1934-02-10
Hollywood Dancers Are Featured
In Revue Now at Shoreham

Two acts frorl Eddie Cantor's
recent motion picture success,
Roman Scandals" are featured
in the entertainment presented
this week at the Shoreham Hotel
dinner dances. They are the
Romero Brothers and Miss Moreno
DuClay.
Miss DuClay, a beautiful and
youthful dancer who appeared in
the motion picture starring Can
tor, is to be seen in fast castanet
dancing. Before going to Holly
wood she appeared two seasons
at Monte Carlo.
Romero Brothers, three young
Spanish boys who do sensational
cape throwing and tamberine
numbers, were recently seen on
the screen in Roman Scandals" d"
They have come here direct from
Hollywood. Before going to the
film colony they were featured at
the Palladium and Cafe de Paris,
in London, England.
The Nav Sisters, two beautiful,
vivacious blondes, both sing and
dance in their numbers. They
have recently appeared in vaude-
vile. The dance music is by
Maxim loves shorehan Hotel
Orchestra.
The Washington times., 1934-02-10
Liquor Plans at
La Paree Cafe

Just as soon as it is legal to
serve liquor the lid will be off at
the La Paree Cafe, Fourteenth
and H SITS. N. W. Manager Harry
Moy has made arrangements to
purchase rare vintageS to add ZeSt
to his already popular menus.
Moreover, Mr.. Moy has signed one
Of the most experienced bartend-
ers and drink mixers from Chi.
cago to look after the liquid re-
freshments, so come George Wash
ington's Birthday, or perhaps a
little later, the cup that cheers
will be available at La Paree.
college Night" the regular
Friday night feature, is one Of the
high spots Of the La Paree, and
bids fair to continue q powerful
drawing card.
Heading the floor show this
week are Billy Costar and Rich,
two entertainers recently appear
ing at the Stevens Hotel in Chi
cago.
Peggy Morgan, prima donna,
sings the songs Of the day in a
most attractive manner, while Ray
Beck, tenor and featured vocalist
in the Emory Daugherty Orches-
ira, is a prominent factor in the
entertainment.
The floor revue Is presented
twice each evening, while matt
nees are held every Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday during
the luncheon period.
The Washington times., 1934-02-10

Willard banquet and made such
q hit he was invited to appeSr
soon on q White House program.
In the near future he will play
q week Is q headIner on the
Fox Theater stage in an act with
Evelyn Tyner, red hot pianist. A
fine gentleman. A credit to the
Police Department and q talented
vocalist. He is marching along
in the right direction and may
he never give you a parking
ticket.
other XIV entertainers are
Clara BorjeS, Susan Hall and
the Charlie Meyer Orchestra.
There is no cover charge here.
Music on Trains
And now railroad trains win
have music. The Atlantic Coast
Line passengers to Florida will be
entertained during the trip by
q trio Of musicians.
Eleven of the trio units were
sent out this week, and met very
favorable reception, so much 80
that they will be g regular at
traction. An average Of 10 three
Somes will make the journey
each week. It looks like g new
idea which may build into =
steady and profitable business
for musicians and railroads.
Bill Strickland and Johnny
Slaughter arranged the bookings.
Getting Ready
After-Dark Notes-That cock
tail room they are preparing ct
the Carlton Hotel viii really be
sumfin; Maurice Kafka, who
ought to know, says legal liquor
ought to stimulate the appetite
for music, but up to the present
moment few of the unemployed
melody makers have felt the ben
eft. Duke FoSse, former man
ager Of the Washington Audi
toriuIn, is in line for an appoint
ment with the local liquor con-
troll board. Finest banquet band
I have heard in many a moon
was the group that Leon Brusi-
loft gathered for the Board Of
Trade whoopee at the New VIII
lard. Meyer Davis plans to come
il the club picture in Washing
ton, but there is nothing definite
to announce at the moment. E.
Wardman Park is making extern
sive alterations and will make
public an impressive bulletin very
soon. Glass is what Pete MaciaS
is after for his new English tap
room, where he will go after the
select afternoon trade, come Feb
ruary %, or thereaboutS.
The Washington times., 1934-02-10
NoveIAdditionIs Is
Being Readied
at Heish-Ho

Word has leaked out that the
first floor addition to the Heigh-
Ho Club, scheduled to open on the
night Washington resumes legal
drinking, will suggest the home Of
an early New England settler as
he might have built it by hand
some 800 years before Volstead.
Behind the darkened windows
at Connecticut Avenue and Q
Street, the debonair architect,
Billy st. Cyr Darlington, is direct
ing force Of ak wielders. Roughly
1ewn logs and hand-moulded
bricks are falling into place much
as the Pilgrims must have done.
Shavings from their Ilandiwork
are tossed into an open fireplace
that soon win be the magnet FOR
Washington's goingout set to
gather around.
Sir Pete Macias, maestro Of the
Connecticut Avenue night spot, is
thus bringing together the strik-
ingly British influence of his sec
ond floor quarters and Barring
tons conception Of an early Amer
lean cabin when the Puritans ar
rived.
When the Commissioners do
say it's all right to go ahead,
Pete plans to inject further in
fluences into his cosmopolitan
nocturnal playground. Aside from
the best domestic liquors and
wines obtainable, he win have q
full cellar Of the more famed
foreign product.
Kinney and Lewis are continu-
ing as the principal floor attrac-
ton for the week ahead. Marty
Rubin, Jimmy Nichols, Burrus
Williams and the other boys are
there with new SpecialtieS to see
that the entertainment never
halts. Pete is planning q novelty
addition to the band which can
not be told yet.
Just about the entire who's
Who" Of the Capital and vicinity
answered present during the past
week. To mention few that
Ainsley Knight has not observed
frequently, there was Senator
Robert M. La Toilette, jr., Rep
reSentative Fred Hartley, jr., Of
New Jersey, Edgar Orme, jr.,
Rudolph Kaufman, jr., and Mr..
and Mrs. Alex B. Legare, and so
many more.
The Washington times., 1934-02-10
New Dance Stars
At Club Michel

Roselean and Seville, titled the
"World'S Richest Dancers" con.
tinue to hand out wealth in the
form Of clever dance routineS at
the Club Michel, Walter Won Her
bulls No. Thomas Circle night
club. This attractive dance team
presents an array Of numbers that
were especially designed for night
clubs and have made o real hit
with Michel patrons this past
week.
A last-minute wire from New
York brought another treat for
might clubberS," in Miss Ottilie
George, q very charming and
pretty girl with q truly eXcep-
tional voice. Miss George will
provide entertainment that is
sure to please.
And Dave Legum's Club Michel
band, last but not least, will carry
on with the usual novelty and
popular dance arrangements that
have made such a big hit with
everyone.