The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-06-09
DOUGLAS FETES GOV. TROY AND
 OTHER GUESTS
Ce leb "a tes Beginning of Bridge Over Channel
 SplendidMeeting
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 Continued from Page One) He paid fine tribute to the civic spirits of Douglas as evidenced in the meeting and many other ways
 Credit to LeFevre
 Judge H. B. LeFevre, Chairman of the Joint Bridge Committee was toasted by L. w. Kilburn, mem Der from Douglas, as one whose work had much to do with the successful elimination of the un- dertah1ng. Judge LeFevre modest ly disclaimed any particular share above that of any of his colleagues and added that without Gov. Troy we certainly would not have got this bridge" He also praised Sec- retary Griffin for the fine coop eration he had given at all times
 Felix Gray, pioneer of Douglas related some of the early work done in connection with the pro- Ject. He quoted from an approp- riation measure introduced in Con- gress in 1914 by then Delegate James Wickersham which carried an item to cover its cost. That he said, was the first actual work done. The construction of the bridge, he added, is the most im- portant and promising event since Douglas was incorporated 43 years ago. MT. Gray also commended James J. Connors, Collector of Gus toms, former Mayor of Juneau and former President of the Chamber Of Commerce, for his active co-op- eration. MT. Connors was unable to be present last night.
 Letter From Dimond
 One of the most enthusiastic toasts offered was given by Toast master Gallwas to Delegate A. J Dimond who was very active in aiding to bring the project to a successful conclusion. MT. Dimond when . he was seeking office and spoke in Douglas, "did not prom lse he would build the bridge but to use his best efforts" MT. Gall was recalled, and added that his name would be linked with that of Gov. Troy.
 lie read letter of greetings and felicitations from the Delegate whc sad it was matter of great eradication to me-" that funds were obtained. He modestly de. cllned to claim any undue share Of credit saying success was due 10 the fine support he had and the merits of the project, princi- pally the latter"
 Miss Lucille Fox praised the part played by H. L. Faulkner, long, time active member of the Jul neau Chamber of Commerce. one Of its directors several times, whose efforts she declared have been out standing" MT. Faulkner was alsc unable to be present.
 l Smith TOasts Griffin
 secretary Griffin was introduced by Guy L. Smith as one "who has shown very definite interest in the welfare of Douglas" He de- scrioed the manner in which MT Griffin had worked for the bridge and his approval of Civil Works protects to relieve unemployment In the city last winter during the absence of Gov. Troy in Washing ton.
 The citizens of Juneau can feel mighty proud of electing a man of ms caliber," declared Mayor A F. Goetz, of Douglas, in presentino Mayor Goldstein of this city He recalled the latter's statement at the public hearing held about 2 year ago relative to the possible interference of navigation by the bridge. At that time Mayor Gold stein declared it wasn't necessarv to build a bridge to fit the boats operating on the Channel but that boats could be altered to fit thf bridge.
 Once Issued Franchise
 All things come to him whc waits" resonded MT. Goldstein Back in 1903, he told the audi. ence, the City of Juneau grant. ed a franchise to a man named Bromley to erect a bridge across Gastineau Channel. He planned te build street railway connectino the two towns, but his backing fail. ed him.
 The people of Douglas. he added nave wonderful spirit. .They never know when to give unn
 President A. Shudshift of tbx Douglas Chamber of Commerce presented President Gardner of the local Chamber as one of the most enthusiastic supporters of the nro. Ject. Approval of the bridge MT. Gardner responded, was mani.