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The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-12
DETAILS GIVEN
 ON PRESBYTERY
 KLAWOCk MEET
Rev., Mrs. Waggoner Tell Activity of Annual Ses-
 sion of Church Bodies

With the return to Juneau yes terday of Rev. and Mrs. David Waggoner, details of the annual meeting of the Presbytery and Pres byterial of Alaska at Klawock from April 4 to 8 were announced. The Rev. Waggoner, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church here, is the Stated Clerk of the Presbytery.
 More than 100 official delegates and visitors were present. Eighteen churches were represented in the Presbytery and B women's mission ary societies had delegates at the Presbyterial.
 Election of officers and choosing of delegates to the annual General As sembly at Cincinnati starting May 23 were features of the Presbytery sessions. Rev. A. D. Swogger, Met lakatla, was named Moderator; Rev. Waggoner was reelected for the three-year term of Stated Clerk; and Rev. F. G. Klerekoper, Skag- way, was elected Temporary Clerk of the session..
 Rev. Webster Chosen
 The Rev. J. L. Webster, Sitka, became the Ministerial Commission CT at the General Assembly, while Elder William Wells, Sitka, was named Lay Commissioner.
 As result of the Klawock ses- sion, the retirement of two we'll known Alaska Presbyterian minis ters was announced. The Rev. s. c. Davis, Hydaburg, the only ordained native minister in Alaska, will re- tire, at 70 years of age, in May. The Rev. George J. Beck, after 40 years on Alaskan service, will re- tire at the end of the year from his pulpit in Ketchikan.'
 On the program for conference hours were many interesting talks. One which attracted much atten-~ ton was the series of Bible Hour lectures on the Spirituality of the Psalms" given by the Rev. Ralph K. Wheeler of Haines. Book reviews were presented by Rev. Webster and Rev. Russell F. Pederson of Wrangell. Miss Ruth B. Mead, re- ligious education instructor at the Sheldon Jackson School at Sitka, led two conference hours on dis cussion of Sunday Schools and young peoples work.
 Young People Meet
 Incidentally, it was announced at the Presbytery that the second young peoples conference this year
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-12
BERT AYCOCK, PIONEER TRADER, TAKEN BY DEATH
E. A. Trogerson w alks, Rows 80 Miles to Noti-
 fy Authorities Here

After travelling some 80 miles on foot and by rowboat, E. A. Torger- son, trapper and prospector, arriv- ed in Juneau last night to report the death at Windfall Harbor on Admiralty Island last Tuesday morning of H. J. (Bert) Maycock, widely known Juneau trader. May cock was stricken aboard his motor boat Pheasant, according to re- ports, and Capt. Thomas Smith was sent out on the Yakobi by au-
 thorities here to obtain the body and tow the boat here.
 Maycock had been having trou- ble with his motor, Tuesday, Tor gerson said, and was unable to get it running. He had stopped work for a time and had gone to the forecastle to get a cup of coffee when death overlook him. He had suffered from stomach disorder.
 Others on the boat attempted to get the engine running, but after failing, Torgerson started out for help. He walked the beach about 30 miles to the head of Seymour Canal, crossed the portage to Oli- ver's Inlet and got rowboat and rowed to Marmion Island where another boat brought him into Juneau.
 On Trading Trip
 Maycock was on a prospecting and trapping expedition into the district when death overlook him. Bill Thomas, one of the men on the Pheasant with Maycock, went to Torgerson's camp in the vicinity and notified him of the tragedy and he immediately started out to notify authorities.
 Maycock was about 55 years old and pioneer of this section. Tor gerson also is widely known here.
 Mort H. Truesdel, gunsmith, and intimate friend of Maycock for many years, told details of the mans life today.
 Maycock came West from Penn sylvania about 1898 and worked for two years in Washington lumber camps. Then he moved to Alaska, and for several years worked min- ing property at Nevada Creek be- low Treadwell. Finally, he became associated with men known as Fox, Sanders and Johnson in sev- eral claims on Nevada Creek.
 Moves to WindfalI Island
 His next move was to Windfall Island in Seymour Canal. He built a house, which, when rented sev- eral years later, was burned. Here he at t m p d the unsuccessful breeding of marten for fur. He was engaged in this venture for ten years.
 Then, in 1918, he was injured in logging camp, where he had talk en employment during the war. He was brought to the hospital here, and had never been in good health after that accident.
 Following this, he operated the 50-foot Pheasant for John Haho, the owner, between Petersburg and
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-12
BUSINESS RISE,
 BEST, 25 YEARS,
 NOW PREDICTED
Sharp Increase Forecast with Fortified Assur-
 ances Provided

NEW YORK, April 12. The sharpest business rise in 25 years is forecast in the immediate fll- ture by the weekly business review of -Bradstreet, Inc, made pub lie today.
 The review added that the rise will be fortified adequately to pre- vent interrupting recessions which followed sports of the past two years"
 Wholesalers are rushed with or ders and retailers are losing sales because of delays, the review says.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-12
HAYES DEWITT, MAYOR OF KAKE, IS STRICKEN

Haynes Dewitt, Mayor of Rake Presbyterian missionary and lead CT in the Alaska Native Brother hood, died Wednesday of cerebral hemorrhage, according to a wire received today by Charles w Hawkesworth, Assistant to the Di- rector in the U. s. Bureau of h. dian Affairs. Dewitt was an out standing figure among the Indians in Southeast Alaska. He was 40 years old and leaves a wife and family.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-12
RECEPTION TONIGHT
 TO ENSIGN TANNER

A public reception will be held at the Salvation Army Barracks tonight to welcome Ensign George Tannare and wife who arrived here aboard the Princess Norah to suc- ceed Capt. and Mrs. R. B. Lesher in command of the Army in Ju- neau. Major w. J. Carruthers will participate in the affair and the public is invited.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-12
IA STUDENTS DIE IN TRAIN, BUS CRASH
Purchasing of SiIuer Started By Treasury

WASHINGTON, April 1s.- The Treasury Department is engaged in an extensive silver purchase program and also wants to be free to force sur render of stocks of the white metal in event owners refuse to sell.
 Secretary Morgenthau out lined the Departments view on the complete program.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-12
Prisoners CoCrasy,
 Is Claim
Former Inmate of Alcatraz Makes Charges of In
 human Treatment"

CHEHALIS, Wash, April 12.- Three inmates have become insane and a fourth is verging on mad ness because of "inhuman treat ment" at the Fedora, Prison on AL catraz Island, Verill H. Raap, re- cent inmate said, after his arrival here to face charge of jail break and assault.
 Raap served his sentence at AL catraz for robbing the post office at Leban, Wash He escaped from jail here while awaiting trial for the Leban job only to be picked up in California, brought back and tried. He is now to be tried for jail breaking.
 Raap denied publishing reports that Al Capone is the man verging on insanity.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-12
PANAMA CROSSING
 MINISTER IS HERE

Rev. E. A. Mcintosh. Episcopaliar minister stationed at Tanana Cross ing, arrived in Juneau on the northbound Princess Norah. He is accompanied by his wife.
 The couple are returning from 8 six months furlough in the States
 They are registered at the Zynda Hotel and plan to continue to the Interior next week.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-12
Former Resident of
 Fairbanks Passes Away

SEATTLE, April l2.- Friends have received word from Colorado Springs of the death there of Vance Rutledge Mcdonald. mer- chandise broker of Fairbanks. Alas ka. TTe went to Colorado Springs four years ago for his health.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-12
Elliott Roosevelt
 Buys Texas Farm

FORT WORTH, Tex, April 12. Elliott Roosevelt, son of the President, has bought farm--250 acres on the outskirts of Fort Worth. He and his wife are consid- ering building a home there.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-12
( . STOCK QUOTATIONS , . . . . {

NEW YORK, April l2- Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is IT, American Gan 1l8, American Power and Light 3A, An conda l112, Bethlehem Steel 25l2, Calumet and Hecla 3h General Motors 29h, International Harvester 37as, United States Steel 31, Pound SABA, Nabesna IT bid 90 asked, Bremner 59 bid 63 asked.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-12
LENTEN SERVICE TONIGHT

A special Lenten service will be held tonight at the Resurrection Lutheran Church. The public, as we'll as the members of the church, is invited.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-12
WANDA DAY, GRADUATE

Miss Wanda Day, daughter of MT. and Mrs A. s. Day, holds the honor of being the first graduate to be graduated from the Fort Lis- cum High School. says the Valdez Miner. Graduation exercises in her honor were held March 6.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-12
Pioneer Alaskan
 Dies in Seattle

SEATTLE, April 12.- Edward Tyndell, aged 61, pioneer miner of Washington and Alaska, is dead here. He went to Alaska during the Klondike rush, finally settling in Fairbanks operating gold mines. He retired and came here ten days ago. A widow and sister survive here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-12
MISS NANCY ANN KANN HAS
 MINOR OPERATION THURSDAY

Miss Nancy Ann Kann, daughter of MT. and Mrs. L. Kann, is re- cuperating from tonsilectomy which was performed by Dr. w. w. Council at his office yesterday
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-12
DENIAL MADE BY OFFICIALS

SAN FRANCISCO, April 12. = Flat denial that inmates of Alcatraz are subjected to inhuman treat ment were made by Warden James A. Johnston, when informed of Raap's charges.
 The Warden said, regarding Raap's charge that three inmates had gone insane: Tt just isn't so. D
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-12
ROMAN ON YUKON

John Roman, recently appointed Territorial liquor enforcement off, cer for the Fourth Division. is travelling from Juneau to Seward on the Yukon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-12
LARGE PROFIT
 BY |. MN. & |.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, April l2. Libby, McNeill and Libby reports net profit for the fiscal year ending March 3, as s3,032, 900 com pared to $2,206,O0O last year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-12
15 OTHERS HURT AS ENGINE CUTS
 STAGE IN TWO
Driver Says Didn't See Ex- press Until He Had
 Driven on Track BODIES HURLED INTO CEMETERY BY IMPACT Victims Members of Uni versity of Maryland
 Chemistry Class

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, April 12. The bodies of fourteen high school students who met death when an express train crashed into a bus last night lay in morgue to- day while anguished parents tried to identify them.
 Fifteen other occupants of the bus, including the driver and teach CT are suffering from various in- juries and shock, but with the ex- ception of two students in hos p.tal in Washington, all will be able to go to their homes in Will Transport.
 Wet and Foggy
 It was wet and foggy as the bus. bearing a party from the chemis- try exhibit of the University of Maryland. appr ched a grade crossing guarded by a bell and red light.
 The driver of the bus declared he did not see the train until he was on the track.
 Bus Struck
 The flier struck the bus in the middle shearing 1t in two. The rear half of the bus was carried many yards down the track before tossing it aside 9 s@s l
 Bodies Strewn Along
 Bodies were strewn along the track for 200 yards and some were hurled into cemetery nearby. Am- putated limbs of victims were found. also the decapitated body of a girl.
 The accident occurred near the window of the home of Rev. Cecil McNeal, who hurried outside and administered the last rites to the dying.
 TT SURVIVORS REACH HOME WILLIAMSPORT. Md, April 12. Eleven of those in last nights train and bus tragedy returned home and were greeted by parents who believed them dead as their names were not included in the survivor list published early this morning.
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Young People Meet

Incidentally, it was announced at the Presbytery that the second young peoples conference this year
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10
PUBLICITY DEPT.
 TO OPEN QUARTERS
Information on State to Be Dispensed in North
 Wing of Capitol

Plans for the immediate open ing of permanent information headquarters in the forth wing of the state capitol were completed yesterday afternoon at meeting of the Connecticut publicity com mission in Hartford. Present at the meeting were Willard B. Rogers. chairman of the commission, E. Vincent Maloney, publisher of the Waterbury Democrat, Char es Smith and Thomas Perkins, execu- tive secretary of the body. James Moran of New Haven was unable to be present due to illness and ex- Senator Albert Lavery of Fairfield, president of the Connecticut Chan Der of Commerce, was also absent due to the fact that he is suffering from a broken ankle sustained while playing golf.
 The information office of the state publicity commission will be situated on the first floor of the capitol, north wing. It will be equipped with maps of Connecticut and general information of value to the travelling public.
 It was also voted to send Execu- tive Secretary Perkins to the next quarterly meeting of the New Eng land Council so that he can &C., quaint himself with the steps nec- essary to have Connecticut's pro- gram of publicity conform with that of the New England council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Sweeney, wife of Dennis Sweeney of 13 Pemberton street will be hold tomorrow morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Rome, 270 West Main street to the Imma. culate Conception church where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at Q o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 The funeral of Margaret U. Dowd of Windsor Locks will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o. clock at St. Mary's church in Windsor Locks.
 The funeral of Mrs. Helen (Loomis) Bagley was held this afternoon at o'clock at the Der. gin Funeral Home, 290 East Main street, Rev. Mr.n Williams of St. Johns Episcopal church officiating. The body, accompanied by Mrs. George Dean, sister of the de- ceased, was sent to Milford, Mass, for burial in Pine Grove cemetery In Milford.
 The funeral of James Raleigh was held this morning at 8:16 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street to the Immaculate Conception church where a mass of requiem was eel. ebratod at g o'clock by Rev. Neil Doyle. Burial was in new St. Jo. seph's cemetery. The pallbeareri were: Thomas Farrell, Joseph Farrell. William o'Keefe, James O'Keefe, William Mahoney ant Michael Kitchen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10
SALINARDl HAS
 SELECTED JURY

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  ing a house of i'll fame. and Harry Pietrobronan, charged with viola ton of the liquor law, were with drawn. Nolles were entered in the cases of Mike Balkauskas and Frank Byrnes, the former charged with operating while under the in- fiunce of liquor and the latter charged with breach of the peace. The appeal of Abraham Abel. charged with keeping gambling machines, was withdrawn as was that of Joseph King, charged with violation of the liquor law.
 Other Cases Disposed of
 Upon payment of $10, the case Of William Ollis, charged with violat- ing the rules of the road, was noll- ed. Thomas Carey pleaded not guilty to 8 breach of the peace charge and elected jury trial.
 Bonds were called in the cases of George Wagner, charged with violation of the fish and game laws, Anthony Bauba, charged. with reckless driving, and Peter Belletti, charged with assault.
 The cases of Hubert Lewis, charged with driving without a license, and Joseph Laselle. charged with breach of the peace. were continued to Thursday. Eimi- lar action was taken in the case of Joseph Nacleo, charged with op- eratinp while under the influence of liquor. The appeal of Joseph Fisher, charged with theft, was withdrawn. The case of Frank Barone, charged with violation of the liquor law and keeping a house of i'll fame, was nolled. Henry B. Dennison pleaded not guilty to breach of the peace and elected a jury trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10

W. 0oss described a recent visit to Italy during which he and John Di Silvestro, venerable of the supreme lodge, had been granted an inter- view with Premier Mussolini.
 Mrs. Eleanor Galante, secretary of the grand lodge and Attorney Charles Summa, city court prose- cutor, spoke on the progress made by the organization in it's business obligations. The lodge was de- scribed as having been successful financially notwithstanding the de- precision.
 Attorney Frederick W. Pslom- ba, chairman of the republican town committee, speaking of Wa terbury's large proportion of Ital- ian population declared that in his opinion this city was the only one in the country which can boast of having one fourth of it's people consist of Italians by birth or ex- traction.
 Describes Journeys
 Describing his various journeys to Italy, Lieut.. Gov. Frank Hayes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10
DEMOCRAT GOLF
 TOURNAMENT ON
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NSSAAtAh0Uu 4EOIu EdkO 1sJ  sional exhibition match for Sunday afternoon in connection with the tournament. At that time, start ing at 9 o'clock, Paul Prill, profess sional at the Mattatuck Country Club with team up will his brother-in-law, Albert Labutis, against Bud Geoghan. professional at Highland Country club of Mer- iden and Dave Hayes of Municipal. The match will be played for IS holes. best ball to score. Considerable comment of a flat tering nature has been received by the Democrat from many of those who have seen the beautiful Wilson golf equipment to be awarded the winner and runner-up of the first division, and winners of the second and third divisions at the conclu- sion of the tournament. The set of five matched irons that go to the 1895 champion should de- velop some great competition among a half dozen of the best golfers. Several of the golfers who were figured sure first division contest ants were unable to finish in the top flight during the qualifying round which drew more than 60 players, despite weather that twas anything but suitable for the play ing of the game. Here are the first round pairings of the three divisions, opponents to arrange starting time before Thursday eve- ming:
 FIRST DIVISION Qualifying Scores with Namees) John Diorio CID vs Francis Ro-
 billiard (79)
 Joe Griska (76) vs Charley Jur- gonis (77)
 Rocco Solomita (7e) vs Bob Welch (8O)
 Willie Baron t7s) vs Melad Malouf (81)
 George Bolser (70 vs Al zubras Mike Klukvin (7O vs Pete Klukis (7S)
 Johnny Rogers t7s) vs Ralph Dubs (81)
 E. zemmons t77) vs Tommy Rogers (81) 6ECOND DAvlSlON Vincent Kelly (s1) vs Jim Dunn (s2)
 Xavier Gelgata tss) vs Win Audie (86)
 Ray raradis tsS, vs Al Hauk Dr. Charles Farrell (s2) vs Ben sauer (S7)
 Billy Sullivan (81) vs John Di Fronzo (85)
 John Bergin (S3) vs Al Gelsata
 (S8)
 Frank scully (s4) vs M. Fagin | (S6)
 Robert La Flamme (S2) vs 0re-
 gory Welch tS6)
 THIRD DIVISION Hughie Cunningham (Ss) vs s.
 Kadulis (90)
 Mel Bowen (8s) vs 6. Monti (9O Frank Bouley (Ss) vs Joe Mem
 primo (90) Y c. J. Hoey (s0) vs Arnold Provost Ed olson !ss, vs pr. Joseph Burke
 (s0)
 George Douglas (s9) vs Dennis
 Sullivan (etD
 c. Gwazdo (ss) vs Frank stack Joe somaskas tss) vs George 1 Backman (es)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10
No Sympathy Shown
 Inebriate Operator
Accused Places Self at Mercy of Court--Judge Finn
 Confirms $l50 Fine, Jail Sentence of 30 Days

statutes, Judge Edward J. Finn, presiding over the criminal session of the local court of common pleas this morning, confirmed the action of the city court in lining James Basil $1Bo and costs and sentenc. ing him to 30 days in jail on charges of driving while drunk and evading responsibility. Basil threw himself on the mercy of the court after appealing from the city court decision. Unable to pay the fine, Basil left for the county jail early this afternoon where he will have to serve more than 200 days.
 Hit Three Cars.
 A few weeks ago Basil, driving an automobile in the Brooklyn district while drunk, hit i've cars, broke off . fire hydrant and struck a trolley car. When his car was unable to proceed any further he hoped out of the vehicle but was captured. When Basil completes his time at the county jail he will be arrested for non.support.
 The record of the accused was read to Judge Finn, dating back to 1912. He has been arrested time and time again for reckless driv- ing, operating without a. license, violation of the rules of the road and 50 forth.
 Judge Finn told Basil today that he was not it man to have a Ii. cense and stated that while he was confirming the decision of the city court he would go further. himself, and give the accused the statutory limit if he was sitting in the original court of Jurisdiction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10
Speaker

Speaker
 to the discussion of business mat ters, according to the publicity committee.
 At a banquet at the Women's club last night prominent Water burians of Italian extraction and state officers of the organization were speakers. Approximately 260 delegates and guests were present.
 Purpose of Order
 MT. Russo told of the purposes of the order, urging his audience to bear in mind the fact that its initial aim was to foster more friendly relations between mem- bers of Italian and English speak ing fraternal societies.
 Former Congressman Edward
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10
ton about Deans Leing drunk a,

ton about Deans Leing drunk at the, time of the accident. He testi- fled that Deans car swung across to the left of the Meriden road highway and rammed into car operated by Charles Fears of 70 Rose street.
 Asked by the court if he could possibly give Dean the benefit of any doubt in his mind, the witness replied: T could not. He was drunk"
 Motor Patrolman John Culleton testified also that Dean was drunk and claimed that he had to be half-carried, being unable to walk.
 Dean claimed that injuries re- ceived in the accident dazed him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors, in employees of Settlers Vil- lage, Scovill Bridge Club and the boys at Central office of the Lincoln House for their sympathy and kind ness shown us during our recent bereavement, the death of our be- loved daughter, Catherine Marlene Me Afanus.
 (Signed)
 GEORGE McMANUS
 and FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10
CHANDLER HAS
 !. WON KENTUCKY

Louisville, Ky, Sept. 10--(UP)
 -Lieut. Gov. A. B. Happy" Chandler, foe of the sales tax and the Laffoon administration, today appeared to have won the demo. cratic gubernatorial nomination.
 Returns from s29s of the states 4219 precincts gave Chandler o lead of more than 1900 votes over Thomas s. Rhea, Laffoon-backed candidate, in the run.off primary race. Rhea defeated Chandler in the regular primary lastm onth but failed to muster a majority of his party's vote.
 The latest vote tabulation gave Chandler 201,407, and Rhea 1884,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-10
MONARCHY FOR
 GREECE IN LULU

Athens, Sept 10-(UP)-Pre- mier Panagiotis Tsaldaris moved to end an urgent political crisis today by recommending a consti- tutional monarchy, to be voted by a national plebiscite.
 Tsaldaris's recommendation, long awaited, was in answer to demands by royalists that he declare at once for restoration of former King George II.
 When he finally made his state ment. partisians in the army navy and air force of the royalists and republicans were considering what action to take.