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The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-03
DRAMA CLUB WILL
 MEET TOMORROW

Their meeting postponed because of Election Day yesterday, members of the Juneau Drama Club will gather at 7:30 o'clock tomorrow night in the assembly room oi Juneau High School. They were to have met last night.
 Featured on the program will be talk by Mrs. Helen Webster on Production" Another item on ths evenings entertainment will be ( one-act drama entitled, Defeat Characters in this production will be Miss Mildred Logg, Grover c Vim and Walt Woodward. MT and Mrs. Ted Danielson are di- recting the play.
 Danielson, incidentally, announc- ed today that the plays for Loose Ankles" the Drama Clubs first three-act attempt, have arrived. He said that tryout for the 16 parts in the play will be held in the mathe- matics room of Juneau High School this Friday night. He is to direct the play.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-03
BAKER ANSWERS COUNCIL QUERY ON s HIP COSTS
Alaska Line Traffic Head Writes City Explana-
 ton of Charges

At a City Council meeting last week, letters were read from traf- fic department heads of two steam ship lines serving Southeast Alas ka from Seattle in ancwer to the Councils recent inquiry into in- creased longshoring rates and high CT freight tariffs.
 The letter from L. w. Baker, traffic manager of the flask a Steamship Company, especially was complete in it's discussion of the situation. As read to the council men by City Clerk A. w Henning, Bakers letter considered in detail the problems of handling charges in Seattle, the ships tackle pro- gram in Alaska and the tariff in- creases in freight and passenger service.
 Concerning the first item, Baker pointed out that, not only have longshoremen wages and costs in- creased greatly in the Puget Sound port, but shippers are confronted with less efficiency than heretofore. Baker wrote the 55 cent per ton added charge on Pier Two activi- ties in Seattle is "an attempt to
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-03
. . . ( . . . . . { HOSPITAL NOTES
. . . Q . ee .

John M. Redlingshafer, father oi H. L. Redlingshafer, Regional Fis- cal Agent of the Forest Service, was discharged from St. Anns Hospital today. He had been a medical pa- tent.
 Louis K. Moi, an employee oi the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company, was admitted to St Ann's Hospital today. He has an injured foot.
 George A. Shoemaker, an em- ployee of the Arctic Cigar Store was admitted to St. Ann's Hospital with a fractured arm last night.
 An employee of the Alaska Ju- neau Gold Mining Company, A Gustafson, was admitted to St Ann's Hospital last night. He is medical patient.
 Mrs. A. N Campbell and her in- fant daughter left St. Anns Hos pital today. Mrs. Campbell is a resident of Atlin, B. C., but vii. remain in Juneau several days be- fore leaving for her home.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-03
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HOLDS
 ANNUAL MEET
Election, Reports Feature Northern Light Ses-
 sion This Week

Election of four trustees and a treasurer and the hearing of re- ports of ten different groups were the features of the annual congre- rational meeting of the Northern Light Presbyterian Church held in he church parlors this week.
 Homer Nordling, Gunnar Blom- gren and James Blake were re- elected as trustees. T. A. Morgan vas chosen to succeed Charles Sey former trustee who had been forced Q decline reelection due to con- flict with business hours.
 R. E. Robertson was given a vote of thanks as he was again chosen treasurer of the congregation.
 Reports Heard
 Reports, indicating the healthy condition Of the many varied in terests of the church, were heard from representatives of the follow ing: elders, trustees, treasurer, Sun day School, Martha Society, Mis- sionary Society, choir, Norlitemen, Toastmasters Club and the pastor, the Rev. John A. Glasse.
 Also a report of the canvass for funds to pay church expenses for the current fiscal year which be- gan April 1, showed as satisfactory progress as has been seen in many years. .
 It was forecast at the meeting that trustees expect to conduct a 1urvey soon as to the possible in- 5tallation of the new heating sys- tenn and weatherproofing of the 1xterior of the church building dur ing this summer.
 Press Thanked
 The press was given a vote of thanks for it's cooperation during the past year.
 The Rev. Glasse presided at the -ession, which followed a family" linner sponsored by the Martha Society. Mrs. Gunnar Blomgren vas chairman of the womens group responsible for this dinner. More han 100 persons attended the meeting
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-03
WI MANS CLUB
 SPONSOR DANCE. SATURDAY NIGHT.
Proceeds Will Co Toward Annual Scholarship
 Award

In spite of various counter at fractions, the regular business meeting of the Juneau Woman's Club, held yesterday afternoon, drew an average attendance. In the absence of the President, Mrs Hazel James Ferguson, who is at present out of town, and the Vice. President, Mrs. James s. Truitt, who was i'll, Mrs. A. M. Geyer, a past President of the club, was in the chair.
 Discussion was had relative to the projected dance to be given under the Clubs auspices next Sat urday night at the Elks' Hall This dance is in charge of a group of younger members of the club, who will sponsor it for the benefit of the annual scholarship award. Mrs. Mel L. Heard. chairman of the dance committee, reported that all arrangements had been made, and announced some novel features that will be added to bring the af- fair out of the ordinary run of events of this nature.
 Discussion of club support for the proposed swimming pool pro- ject sponsored by M. s. Anderson was held, and it was decided that in addition to club members buying tickets as urged by MT. Anderson, an additional ticket would be pur- { chased from the club Treasury, to be awarded as prize in one of the novelty features which will fea- ture the dance Saturday. Several members present likewise express ed their intentions of purchasing individual tickets for themselves or members of their families.
 The following nominating com mittee was named: Mrs. G. V. Goss, Mrs. Ray G. Day and Mrs. R. R. Hermann. This committee will se- feet slate of officers to be pre- Sented at the annual meeting in May.
 The social meeting for April will be in charge of the Clubs new members, the oh air announcing that she would name the commit tee to have charge of this affair within day or two.
 At the suggestion of Mrs Her mann, it was decided that the so- cial and business meetings for May would be merged into a covered dish luncheon, to be held on the first Tuesday in May The execu- tive board and department chair men will be hostesses at that time
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-03

cover a definite, concrete addition al handling expense for us.7'
 Is Local Problem
 The Alaska Lines official then considered the problem of the de- livering freight only to ships tackle on Alaska docks It was pointed out that the company had con- sidered this action before the Ju- neau City Council decided to re- open the City Dock in an effort to end the recent longshore strike here.
 This action, Baker said, hastened the ships sling decision of the company. This makes local dock owners responsible for local long snoring charges.
 Finally, Baker wrote of the gen. eral conditions in the Alaska serv- ice which had forced increased freight hauling and passenger tar ifs He explained that vessels serv- ing the Territory can hope for good pay loads on both north and south bound trips only during four weeks of the year, during the fishing sea- son.
 Only Pay One Way
 During the e-remainder of the fFoffia 11nn1icyit,1n nsal therefore producing little revenue, on one half of each round trip, he pointed out.
 He concluded with a plea for understanding on the part of Alas kans that the company.s increased tolls "are justifiable in compari- son with our present operating costs"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-03
DART TO OPERATE
 SUMMER SCHEDULE

Beginning with the next trip, leaving here Friday, the motorship Dart will operate on her annual summer schedule, and will make all ports on the lower Chatham Straits run every week.
 This was announced by Capt. Maurice c. Raeber today, following the arrival of the Dart from Port Alexander yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
 Louis Anderson was an incoming passenger from Windham Bay.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-03
BODY TO BE SHIPPED

The body of Saul Williams, In- dian youth who died at Govern ment Hospital recently, will be shipped to Hoonah on the Kenai sailing tonight, an announcement from the Charles w. Carter Nor tuary indicated.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-03
HAVE SAME GRANDFATHER

Mrs. Lester Busey and w. M sherman of Sewar recently discov- cred that they have the same ,reat- t-great-gr an dfather, Roger Sherman, signer of the Declaration of Independence and the Consti- tution of the United States, says he Seward Gateway.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-03
EDSONS TO SEWARD

MT. and Mrs. Edson are travelling to Seward on the Alaska from Juneau. They have closed the Edson Wave Shop in the Valentine Building temporarily.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-03
FOREST TRAVELS

w. w. Forrest. son of Al Forrest, an employee of The Empire and the George Simpkins Company, is travelling to Seward via the AL aska enroute to the interior.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-03
MINER ON VISIT

E. Kauppella, an employee Of the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company, is bound for a visit to his home in Milwaukee, Wis. He took passage for Vancouver, B. C., on the Noral1.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-03
BARNETT GOES WESTWARD

J. s. Barnett, of Seattle, repre- sentative of Standard Brands, Glaser Products and White King Soap. left on the Alaska for the Westward and Interior.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-03
.
 . AT THF HOTELS

Zynda Mrs. J. J. Conway and son, Sit ka Mrs. P. M. Sorenson, Kimshan Cove; Mrs. J. Nedveol, Juneau.
 Gastineau Pete Sansvich, Juneau; Otto Lie man, Seattle; w. Couture, Skag- way.
 Alaskan Woodrow Johnson, Seattle; J. A. Dightman, Juneau; J. Smith, Kali spell, Mont; E. A. Dewitt, Oliver Inlet.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-03

to the club members, and an eff fort will be made to bring out a full attendance on that occasion
 Several novelty features will com bine to make this meeting out standing on the annual calendar
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-03
Rooseueh Not Hauing Much Luck Fishing

MIAMI, Florida, April B. Presi dent Roosevelt reported "very little luck" in fishing off Long Island in the Bahamas in message received here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-03
REAL DAGO RED

Wine $l.25 per gallon. Bring your
 jug. TOTEM GROCERY. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-03

DAILY EMPIRE WANT ADS PAY.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-16
HEAD OF INDIAN
 BUREAU NURSES
 GOES TO HOONAH

Continuing her inspection trip which has included virtually all In- dian stations in Alaska, Miss Flea nor Gregg, Superintendent for Nurs- es for the U. s. Bureau of Indian Affairs, with headquarters in Wash ington, left for Hoonah and An goon this morning on the Presby- terian Mission boat Princeton, &C., oompanied by Dr J.F van Avreken, Medical Director of the Bureau. Af- ter visiting these two places, Miss Gregg will return to her offices in the national capital.
 Miss Gregg returned here few Says ago after an extended trip throughout the Territory which took her to Bristol Bay. Nome, Point Bar TOW. Panama and other places during the summer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-16
MANY ATTEND MEETING OF
 NORLITEMEN
Three First Timer" Ad- mitted to Secret So-
 ciety of DPR

More than sixty members were present at the October meeting of the Norlitemen, which was held in the church parlors of the Northern Light Presbyterian Churc h last night from to o'clock.
 A fine dinner was served by Bailey's Cafe, and this was follow ed by many speakers and enter tainment features. Chairman Gun mar Blomgren of the Membership Committed, welcomed several first timers" and three new proud papas were initiated into a mysterious secret society, the Delta Phi Rho.
 Community singing by the entire group was led by A. B. Phillips, Superintendent of Schools, accom- panied by J G. Wenzel, Account ing Department. United States Treasury, at the organ.
 Special Features
 Byron Miller, orchestra leader, played several trumpet solos, &C., companied by Mrs. Miller. Charles W. Hawkesworth, Assistant to the Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs, presented Miss Mildred Keaton, who has returned to Juneau for a vacation after a period in the Arc tic as nurse for the Bureau of h. dian Affairs, and Miss Elinor D. Gregg. Supervisor of Nurses, In- dian Service, who arrived from Fairbanks Monday on the PAA Lockheed Electra.
 Anthony E. Karnes, Commission CT of Education, introduced the speaker of the evening, his asso- ciate, Arthur E. Schoettler, Super visor of Vocational Education.
 A report on the Boy Scout troop sponsored by the Norlitemen was read. The Norlitemen then ad- journed until their next regular meeting which will be held on the third Tuesday in November. At the Move mber meeting, Thanksgiving Day will be the theme of the even ing.
 Rev. John A. Glasse, pastor of the Northern Light Presbyterian Church, was master of ceremonies at the meeting last night.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-16
BORDER CITIES
 FEAR ATTACKS
 BY REBEL FORCE.
Soldiers and Civi Hans Crouch in Trenches
 Awaiting Invasion

NOGALES, Sonora, Mex. ( 1j. Apprehension spread over the two important border cities, Nogales and Agua Prieta, as fears increased that attacks by rebel forces are im- minent.
 Soldiers and deputized civilians have been placed in old abandoned trenches prepared for the invasion. The rebels are reputed to have de- manded large sums of money.
 Yesterday, agrarian rebels raided Santa Ana and assassinated Presi- dent Manuel Caudille and Police Chief Manuel Diaz.
 An American hunting party was robbed of it's guns and ammunition while travelling through Sonora two days ago.
 NOGALES, Oct. 16.-Unconfirm ed reports reaching here said that raiders rode into Sahuaripa ycster- day and shot down Mayor Pablo Cordova who rode in their way.
 Raiding bands are forming in several sections of the state.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-16
GRAND JURY SETTLES DOWN
 PROBE CASES

Settling down to it's inquiry. and deliberations in earnest the Federal Grand Jury which convened yes terday, went into secret session at 10 o'clock this morning to take up large number of cases which. have been bound over from Commission er's court. w. A. Hart of, Tenakee is foreman of the group which re- ports every morning in the Dis trict Court.
 Indication that the jurors were hard at work throughout the day was given as various persons, appar- ently witnesses, were summoned to the jury room. In addition to the various cases placed before them the jurors have authority to probe into any other matters they feel should be investigated for the pub lie good.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-16
SERGEANT MORGAN WILL BE IGNORED,
 SEATTLE DINNER

Alaskans will join by message at least in the dinner to be given in Seattle Friday night, honoring Mas fer Sergeant Stanley Morgan of the United States Signal Corps, who per- formed his duties so ably at Point Barrow at the time of the Will Rog- ers-Wiley Post air tragedy. It was Morgan who sent out the first word to the world of the crash which took the lives of two of Americas best loved men.
 On the part of Alaska, Gov. John w. Troy dispatched the following message to Seattle today, to be read at the dinner event:
 All Alaska takes pride in the fine work of Sergeant Stanley Morgan at Point Barrow at the time of the Rogers-Post tragedy. The Signal Corps of the United States Army has been a very large service in the development of Alaska and Sergeant Morgan has lived up to the best tra- ditions of that organization"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-16
NAVY PATROL PLANE BEATS
 WORLD RECORD
Makes Nonstop Seaplane Flight form Panama to
 Alameda, Cal.

ALAMEDA, Cal, Oct. 16.-iLeut. Commander Knefler McGinnis landed in a navy patrol plane here 34 hours and 51 minutes after he left Panama. He is believed to have made new world nonstop seaplane record.
 The plane carried a crew Of five. He said the 3,387 mile flight was un- eventful. -
 In 1924 McGinnis led a naval squadron in z,399 mile record flight from San Francisco Bay to Hawaii.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-16
COLLEGE GRADS ARE E ENROLLED
 NIGHT SCHOOL
Almost Half Student Body Composed of Former
 U. Attendants

That thirst for education, once may become as habitual as any other thirst, would seem indicated by the number of college graduates and university students enrolled in the Juneau Night School shorthand and typing classes.
 Of the 83 different individuals, 26 are graduates of either colleges or universities, and 10. others have been university students for periods from one to three years, bringing the total collegiate enroll ment to 36, almost half of the en- tire student list.
 Superintendent of Schools A. B. Phillips, comenting upon this fact, remarked that, whereas the other students have enrolled in shorthand and typing classes as a practical step toward self-supporting pro- fession, many college men and women registered for these classes state frankly that they just want ed something to do'
 These students represent the fol- lowing colleges: University of Wash ington, University of California, Antioch College, University of Texas, St. Joe College in Philadel- phia, University of Hawaii, Uni versity of Minnesota, Fri State En- gineering College, Washington State College, North Pacific Dental Col lege, Santa Ana Jr. College, Uni versity of Alaska, Colorado School of Mines, and Whitman Junior College.
 Great success in the first ten weeks session is reported by Super intendent Phillips, who predicts an even larger enrolment for the sec ond session, opening December and ending February 13. Enroll ment for the second session will be November 26, T:30 pm.
 At present the only classes of- fered are beginning and advanced shorthand, beginning and advanced typing and beginning Spanish. Of fering of other courses will depend upon the number of students will
 ing to enroll in them.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-16
MARTHA SOCIETY
 PROGRAM FRIDAY

The regular monthly social meet ing of the ladies of the Martha So- ciety of the Northern Light Presby- terian church, which is to be held Friday afternoon in the Churc h parlors. promises to be one of unus- ual interest according to Mrs. Charles Sey, President.
 As part of the program there is to be presented an old fashioned style show which will be under the direction of Mrs. H. T. Tripp, who herself. possesses several old and rare costumes, according to Mrs Sey.
 The meeting will open at 2 o'clock with a dessert luncheon with Mrs. J K. Marshall and Mrs John A. Chase as hostesses.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-16
s. z. Alaska Strong for Bridge Edition

Douglas Bridge editions of The Empire are meeting a lively demand in Southeast Alaska J. B. Warrack, well known construction man, in a message received here today from Ketchikan declared it to be an es- pecially interesting and good paper and that it was meeting with a ready response from residents of Ketchi- kan, Wrangell and other cities in the Southeast.
 Scotland was added today to the list of places where copies of the Bridge edition are being sent by Ju- neau residents. Copies also have been ordered sent to friends in The Netherlands, England, Wales and other foreign countries.
 Several of those who worked on that part of the construction of the Douglas Bridge done by the War rack Construction Company have come into The Empire office to ex- press their appreciation of that com rany's tribute to the workers in their advertisement in The Empires Douglas Bridge Edition.
 The advertisement paid high trfb- ute to the workers who carried on throughout the winter, under ad- verse and difficult weather condi- tionS, and made the completion Of that part of the work on time, possible.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-16
LEGION WOMEN INSTALL LEADERS:
 ENTERTAIN POST

Mrs John H. Newman was in stalled as President of the Amer ican Legion Auxiliary at busi- ness meeting which was climaxed with a social gathering in the Dugout last night. Other officers installed for the coming big con- vention year by the Auxiliary were:
 Mrs. Lucille Stonehouse, First Vice President Mrs. Bess Reeder, Second Vice-President; Mrs. Flor ence E. Manville, Secretary Treas urer: Mrs. Esther Johnstone, His torian; Mrs. Sylva zenger, Chap lain; Mesdames Beth Nordling. Edith Sheelor and Edna Policy, Executive Committeewomen
 Following the business meeting, the Auxiliary entertained with a social program for members of AL ford John Bradford Post No. 4. Dancing and refreshments were en- joyed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-16
James R. Hecknidn,
 Kctchikan Pioneer, Celebrates Today

One of Alaska's best known pio- neers, James Robert Hickman, is celebrating his roth birthday today in Ketchikan, an occasion which marks the end of 50 years in the Territory. Gov. John w. Troy tele- graphed congra ul a u on ns to the prominent citizen of the First City this morning, wishing him well on his anniversary and many more years of active life as an outstanding citi- zen of the Territory.
 Mir. Hickman is head of the J. R. Hechman & Company in Ketchikan and has been one of the leaders in the business activity of that city for many years. He is former member of the Territorial Legislature and was long interested in the fishing in- dustry.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-16
JOE GREEN IS ' TO BE SPEAKER,
 C. 6. MEETING
Financial Report on Bridge Celebration Is Also
 to Be Read

A matter.of particular importance to the Thursday meetings of the Chamber of Commerce will be dis closed at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Bailey's Cafe tomor- row, according to Curtis Shattuck, Secretary.
 Joe Green, Territorial Representa- tive. will be aguest speaker atsthe meeting. Y
 A financial report will be read by the Douglas Bridge Celebration Committee, and other business will be discussed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-16
MAN IS JAILED
 ON CHARGE
 OF ExT0RTI0N
Maryland Man Arraigned for Confessed Crime
 in California

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. l6. -Reputedly having confessed the crime. Vincent Ellingwood, 3l, Of Maryland, has been jailed here af- ter an arraignment on Federal charge of attempted extortion.
 He is accused of demanding 2,000 from Wayne Miller, of Sacramento, Cal, under threat of bombing the Miller home
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-16
VALUABLE PETS
 IMP R RISONE::D|l|...INl ] HORROR SHACK
New Extortion Racket Sends Woman to
 Hospital

DENVER, Oct. l6.-Disccvery or two horror shacks" where dozens of valuable pets were chained to walls and left to starve led to the detention of 59-year-old woman in a psy- cllopathic hospital.
 An investigation into the new racket by the State Humane Officers charged Mrs. Bertha Richardson and a male companion with having en- ticed pets into their hands and then locking them up until owners of fered rewards.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-16
DELEGATION TO ATTEND P. l..
 INAUGURATION
Garner and Others to Be Present at Philip
 pine Dedication

SEATTLE. Oct. 16.-Headed by Vice. President John Nance Garner, a Congressional delegation left on the liner President Grant to attend the inauguration of the Philippine commonwealth,
 Senator Robinson, addressing the dock crowd, said, "Let this be an oc- oasion to pledge anew that the Unit ed States shall remain free of any European or African war"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-16
MAKE SEARCH,
 MISSING MAN
Seventy -Year-Old Hunter, Banker, Lost in Las
 sen National Park

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 16.-For- est rangers continued their search for Amos Cruickshank, 70-year-old hunter missing in the wilds near Lassen Volcano National Park.
 The Santa Ana banker is also the father of Josephine Cruickshank, the feminine tennis star.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-10-16
|ILA CONTRACT SOON EXPIRES

ATLANTIC CITY, Oct. 16-Joseph Ryan, President of the International Longshoremen's Association, told the American Federation of Labor which is converting here, that the Associa- ton would be in position to refuse to handle unfair cargo along the Atlantic and gulf coasts after No- vember |.
 Contracts with coastwise shippers expire then.