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Evening star., 1935-11-10

commander, Frank Bennedetto: junior
vice commander, Maj. Boyd w. Perk-
ins: chaplain, Eli Busada quarter
master, Joseph F. Lynch; adjutant.
Joseph B. Gardella; advocate, Phillip
F. x. Biggins; historian, Charles B.
Jennings, P. D. c.; patriotic in
structor, Norman J. Volkman: officer
of the day, Garnett M. Mattingly;
guard, William Keeffe; sentinel, j.
Walter McCutchen; sergeant major,
H. B. Stanton; quartermaster serg-
cant, w. S. Gailmard; bugler, L. F.
Harsch; color guards, Emory O'Berry
and N. S. McMorrow; color bearers,
John Lynch and Edward J. Spedden.
Joseph Moran was accepted to
membership and John L. King was
reinstated.
Capt. Alvin I. Lorig directed the
Overseas Band. Drum and Bugle
Corps in a program. Associate MEM
bership buttons were issued to the
members of this unit.
An executive meeting will be held
at the home of Comdr Frank Topash,
1850 Columbia road. November Is.
Top Notch Tent, T. N. T.. held a
Scratch" at 935 G place last Tuesday.
Supreme Deputy Chief of Staff
Frank Topash. installed the new
"shavetails" as follows: Seam squirrel,
Joseph F. Lynch; blanket bum, Peter
j. Rosch; hide gimlet, Joseph Perron;
keeper of the crummy duff1e bag, DR..
A. Victor Cercell; pill pusher, Dr..
Herbert J. Bryson; hungry cootie, H.
B. Stanton; provost marshal, Joseph
B. Gardella jimmie legs, Victor
Boris; wind jammer, Thomas L.
Dabbs.
The degree of incubation was con-
ferred on Norman j. Edwards. Samuel
Stanton and j. NJ. Stewart of United
States Treasury Post.
Joseph Moran of Front Line Post
was elected to membership.
Safety driving pledges were signed
by the members and issued the display
stickers.
A turkey dinner will be served No.
vember 10.
A "Shavetan Scratch" will be held
at the home OK Frank Topash, 1850
Columbia road next Saturday.
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SERVICE PLANNED
BY WAR MOTHERS
Armistice Day Rites to Be
Held at East Front of
Capitol.

Armistice day ceremonies held each
year at the Capitol by the American
War Mothers have been arranged by
the national president, Mrs. Howard
c. Boone of Kansas City, Mo. The
national service flag of the organiza-
ton will be raised on the dome of the
Capitol. The service will be held at
the east front of the Capitol at II
o'clock Mrs. Boone will lay a wreath
on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier
at 2:45 pm. Armistice day.
The program is:
Selection, United States Marine
Band.
Invocation, Capt. E. A. Duff, chief
of chaplains, U. S. N.
Address, Mrs. Howard c. Boone,
national president, American War
Mothers.
Vocal solo. Miss Dorothy Reddish,
accompanied by band.
Raising of service flag, Capt. Casey
Jones and David Lynn, jr.
Pledge to the flag and Americans
Greed. William Tyler Page.
Selection, United States Marine
Band
Address. Capt. w. D. Puleston,
U. S. N.
THE Star Spangled Banner" audi
ence, led by Miss Reddish. accom-
panied by band.
Taps" buglers, Fort Myer, Va.
The memorial service will be held
this evening by DR.. John Compton
Ball, pastor Of the Metropolitan Bap-
tist Church.
The District Of Columbia Chapter
held a business meeting at the ma
tional headquarters, 1927 New Hamp-
shire avenue, last Friday afternoon,
when arrangements were completed
for the luncheon and country store"
to be held November % at the same
address. Mrs. Gary Walters has
charge Of the luncheon and Mrs. Wal
colt is chairman of the "conutry
store"
The State convention of the Dis
trict of Columbia will be held next
Saturday at national headquarters.
Mrs. Mary T. Shanahan will preside.
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Col. James S. Petit Auxiliary,
Spanish War Veterans, was presided
over at its last meeting by President
Ethel E. Finn. The department presi-
dent and her staff made an annual
visitation.
A rummage sale was held last Tues
day for the benefit of the relief fund.
They will hold a Thanksgiving dance
November 80 in Junior Order Of
United American Mechanics Hall,
2407 Minnesota avenue southeast.
President Mrs. Lora Hill presided
over the Henry w. Lawton Auxiliary
at its last meeting. The auxiliary has
changed its meeting place to Pythian
Temple. At its next meeting Depart
ment President Mrs. Mary c. Lips
comb and staff will make an annual
visitation.
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BATTALION PLANS BALL

The 5th Battalion, Fleet Marine
Corps Reserve. will hold the bat
talion's anniversary ball at the May
flower Hotel next Saturday evening.
1t will be informal.
The committee in charge of ar
rangements consists of First Lieut..
o. L. Rogers, as chairman. and Sec
sond Leuts. James A. Hennessy and
William j. Burrows.
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cause of physical disability incurred
while not on.active duty.

cause of physical disability incurred
while not on.active duty.
Pvt. Carroll F. ingalls,, 2sth Military
Police Company, has been ordered
honorably discharged from the Guard
because of removal from the city.
The drill schedule for the 2sth
Division Military Police Company, just
published, says that the training OBJ
jective for the armory period is train
ing of individuals in the basic training
Of soldier and development of morale
and esprit; while the training objec-
tive for the training year is to be pre-
pared to take the field and to func-
ton eficiently as military police
company.
Close order drill takes q large part
Of the drill program, together with
practical instruction in military polic-
ing, chemical warfare and map and
aerial photography. Several lectures
on military courtesy are provided for
in the program.
In adQ1tlon TO the regular QrlIS,
noncommisisoned officer schools are
to be held on Tuesday and Friday
nights, the schools on Friday nights
to be based on the subjects taken from
the training schedule for the ensuing
week. Tuesday night schools are for
the purpose of clarifying the drill held
on that particular evening. Specialists
are to be given individual instruction.
Capt. Arthur L. Smith has been
ordered to report to Lieut.. Col. Delmar
S. Lenzner, Coast Artillery Corps,
president Of an officers examining
board. for the purpose Of taking an
examination for promotion to the rank
Of major In The ChSplainI Corps.
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SPANISH VETERANS
AUXILIARIES MEET
Department President Makes Off.
cial Visit to Petit Mem.
bers.

MEETINGS THIS WEEK.
Tuesday-Col. James S. Petit
Camp. 8 pm, 921 Pennsyl-
vania avenue southeast.
Thursday-Admiral G GORGE
Dewey Naval Camp, 8 pm,
Pythian Temple.
Monday-Col. James S. Petit
Auxiliary, 8 pm, Naval Lodge
Hall.
Friday-Harry w. Lawton Aux
iliary, 8 pm, Pythian Temple.
Tuesday-Capitol City Post,
Daughters of '98, 8 pm, Carl
ton Hotel.
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second prize, gold Legion button, and
third prize, Legion cap.
Among the names presented were
inluded Frederick L. Moore, Hallock
P. Long, Clarence E. Koch, Augustus
r. Brindley, DR.. James G. Mckay,
Michael J. McDermott. Louis H. Tripp,
Edward D. Freeman, Joseph j. Bender
and A. F. Jankowski.
The following committees were an
nounced by Comdr. Lanigan: Men,
bership-Harry Coope, chairman; Past
Comdr. Howard s. Fisk, secretary;
John F. Dull, Clayton E Emig, Morris
H. Kennedy and L. G. Walter. Enter
tainment-C. Cassard Schroth. chair
man; Herbert S. Freeman and Percy
w. Jarboe. Resolutions-Past Comdr.
Wallace Streater, chairman, Past De-
partment Comdr. Ben Fisher and Past
Comdr. Charles Demonet. Auditing
Charles S. Beilman. chairman; G.
Hooven and R. K. Horner. Memorial
day-John F. Dull, chairman; Past
Comdr. Bernard c. MCGEE and j. r.
Martin. Welfare-Rev. Howard E.
Snyder, past commander and chaplain,
chairman; Past Comdr. Bernard C.
MCGEE, T. r. Manning, D. D. Bur-
roughs and Walter j. West. Pub
licity-Past Comdr. Howard S. Fisk.
Armistice day exercises will be held
by Government Printing Office Post.
No. 80, tomorrow evening in Harding
Hall. The principal address will be
delivered by Public Printer A. E. Gle
genback, a charter member OF the
post. Wartime tunes will be played
by the post band and Aurelia Bir-
mingham, soprano, will sing. Accom-
panying Miss Birmingham will be Mrs.
Florence Hynson. Henry Nestor and
E. H. Rush will share vocal honors.
The next meeting of the post Will
be held Tuesday at pm.
At the last meeting Sergt. Jasper
Post held a memorial service for all
departed comrades and in particular
for the six comrades who died during
the past year. Tom F'railey was in
charge. Rev. Howard E. Snyder was
the guest speaker. Past Comdr. Paul
McMurray recited FLANDERS Field"
John Martin O'Connor and Jack
Sheridan are patients at the Mount
Alto Hospital All post members are
urged to visit them and to report any
other cases of illness of post members
For the annual turkey distribution,
awards will take place during Thanks
giving week.
All post members are requested to
be at the Armistice day services at
the Arlington Memorial and the Un-
known Soldiers Tomb tomorrow
morning.
Past Comdr. Ed Marthil made q
preliminary report on the progress
Of the veterans preference bill. which
was passed by the st. Louis conveu-
ton. q
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10Th DIVISION

Washington Post. No. 20. 29th Divi-
sion Association, will give dance next
Saturday at the CARO- Hotel. 1915 @
street. All members of the World
War 29th, whether members of the
association or not, are invited to
attend.
The post will meet November 81
at the Hayloft, 1926 Massachusetts,
avenue, 8 pm, for election of officers.
The meeting will take the form Of .
celebration Of the posts fifth birthday.
Many national officers have accepted
invitation to attend the meeting.
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President Will Attend
Legion Armistice Rites
Services Will Be Broadcast, Including Roose-
velt's Speech, From Arlington National
Cemetery.
Meetings This Week.
Cemetery.

Monday-Bureau of Engraving
Post. No. %, ladies' night. Red
Mems Hall, 713 D street, 8 pm.
Jacob Jones, No. 2, 1926 Massa-
chusetts avenue, 8 pm.
Tuesday-Victory, No. 4, Odd
Fellows Hall.
Thursday-James E. Walker,
No. 26, 1916 Twelfth street, in
stallation of officers, 8 pm.
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Auxiliary to Give Party.

The Ladies' Auxiliary to Post No.
SO, Jewish War Veterans. are making
arrangements for a tacky party the
evening of December 8 at the Jewish
Community Center. Mrs. Jean Os-
trower is chairman and Mrs. Anna
Lilienthal. co-chairman.
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Meetings This Week.


Tuesday. 8 pm.-National Capt.
tai Post, No. 1877, installation
of officers, Soldiers, Sailors and
Marines Club. Eleventh and L
streets; Federal Post Auxiliary,
Thomas Circle Club; Follow
Me Post Auxiliary, Thomas
Circle Club; Advance Post, No.
2l94, Continental Hotel; Ad-
miral Robert E. Peary Ship,
No. 427, Hamilton Hotel.
Wednesday, 8 pm.-Columbia
Post, No. 1893, Thomas Circle
Club; Defense Post, No. 1857,
and McKimmie- -Catterton Po-
lice-Fire Post. joint installation
of officers, Northeast Odd Fell
lows Hall. 2030 Rhode Island
avenue northeast.
Thursday, 8 p.m.-National Capt.
tai Post Auxiliary, Soldiers,
Sailors and Marines Club.
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Pvt. (First CLASSY Clarence S. Tuck
or, 2sth Military Police Company. has
been ordered honorahly discharged b.
Evening star., 1935-11-10

Department Comdr. Edward K. In
man and staff installed officers Of
Front Line Post as follows: Com
nander, Frank Iopash; senior vice
Evening star., 1935-11-10

Corpl. Aubrey F. Powell and Pvt. Al
bert j. Daniels of the 29th Division
Military Police Company. and Pvt.
Winfield 8. Chadwick, Headquarters
Detachment, 29th Division, have been
ordered transferred from the active to
the inactive lists Of their respective
units.
Evening star., 1935-11-10

Second Lieut.. Walter c. Jourdan,
jr., attached to Battery B. 260th Coast
Artillery, has rendered his resignation,
according to an announcement at
militia headquarters. and it has been
accepted, by the President of the
United States.
Evening star., 1935-11-10

Two patriotic services are being
held tonight. One is at the United
Brethren Church at pm, while the
other will be under the auspices Of
the Jewish War Veterans at the Jew
ish Community Center at pm.
Following the Armistice day services
at Arlington George E. Killeen Post,
No. Is, will hold open house in its
club rooms. over the Peoples Drug
Store at Wisconsin avenue and M
street, where refreshments will be
served
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Fort Stevens Post, No. 80, will hold
its annual Armistice day memorial
mass in the memorial chapel at the
Army Medical Center. Walter Reed
Hospital at $50 am. Chaplain
Patrick J. Ryan will say the mass and
Rev. Robert j. White, past national
chaplain, will preach the sermon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-20
GALE RAGING
 ON GULF OF
 ALASKAT0DAY
Christmas Ship Victoria Is Unable to Call at Yaku-
 tat Tallapoosa Here

A gale is raging across the Gulf of Alaska, according to radio mes sages at o'clock this morning by the U. s. Coast Guard cutter Tal- lapoosa from the Coast Guard cut ter Haida, between St. Elias and Yakutat. The Haida also reported that rough weather prevented the Christmas ship Victoria from calling at Yakutat, and forced the vessel to steam on toward the Westward.
 The Coast Guard cutter Morris re- ported strong winds from the east while enroute to her station at Seward from voyage to Seattle for a general overhaul. The Morris ar rived here last Sunday night and sailed for the Westward at II o'clock Monday morning.
 The Tallapoosa, commanded by Lieut.. Miles Inlay, arrived here last night from a cruise of four days on halibut patrol Enroute from Ju- neau to Cape Omaney, the Talla- poosa swung ship in Stephens Passage land adjusted her compass. From Cape Omaney the Tallapoosa proceeded along the coast to Cape Spencer and made several short patrols in Cross Sound. The vessel will remain here until after Christ mas before making further patrols.
 This morning heavy swell in Gastineau Channel pounded small boats against their moorings at the Upper City Float However, the barometer, after falling yesterday and until 8 o'clock this morning. re- maified steady at 10 o'clock and then began to rise, Lieut.. Inlay said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-20
KIDNAP THREAT NEW ANGLE IN
 DEATH OF STAR
Police Discover Increased Evidence Thelma Todd
 Was Murdered
HEADWAITER WARNED
 AGAINST FASTENING
County Grand Jury Pushes Inquiry Into Holly
 wood Mystery

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Dec. 20. - A kidnap warning received by the head waiter at the cafe where Thel- ma Todd, blonde movie actress, at tended her last party, today injected new mystery into the death puzzle, as the county grand jury prepared evidence which Foreman George w. Rochester said strongly indicated she was slain.
 Alex Hounie, waiter, told police that two men forced his car to the curb last night and shouted: You've had your warning so take it easy"
 Hounie produced postcard he received through the mails which said Head Waiter, Trocadero Cafe, Los Angeles Withhold testimony or kidnap trip"
 A guard was thrown around Hounie's home as police pressed their investigation of the blonde screen stars death She was found dead Tuesday night in her automobile parked in the garage of her beach home. Although there was blood at the nose and mouth, there was said to be no immediate evidence of foul play.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-20
AGENTS SEARCH KIDNAP DEN IN
 MILNE MYSTERY
Solution to Snatch Crime Expected Soon by
 Investigators

DOYLESTOWN, Penn, Dec. 20.- Special squads of Federal agents today searched a tumbledown farm house ten miles from here which was described as the hide-out of the kidnapers of Caleb J. Milne, w, scion of a wealthy Philadelphia family. He was abducted from his New York City apartment last Sat urday night.
 Persistent reports were current to- day that the case will be solved be- fore midnight. The house is the key spot in a coast to coast hunt for the youths abductors.
 Milne told the agents that four men lured him into an automobile, blindfolded him and held him cap- tive for four days. He was found beside a road near here yester- day, trussed and with his eyes and mouth sealed with tape. He was recovering in a hospital today, but was able to talk only a little about the mystery.
 Previously Federal and New York police were at odds over whether the lad was kidnapped or merely missing.
 Federal agents claim no ransom was paid.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-20
EIks' Party for Children Monday
 at Capitol Show
Santa Claus to Pay Annual Visit to Children of l2
 and Under at Theatre

Elks of Gastineau Channel will be hosts Monday afternoon at 1:30 in the Capitol Theatre at their annual Christmas party for the youngsters of 12 years and younger. Due to the huge crowd of youngsters antici- pated and the limited seating capac- ity of the theatre, the Elks Christ mas committee has decided to set the age limit at 2 years, and it is requested that no adults accompany the children.
 Mothers are advised a large num- Der of Elks will be on hand to care for the youngsters so that no fear be felt in letting them go alone. Mothers whose youngsters are so small they feel they should accom- pany them, are asked to bring these little tots to the theatre at 3 o'clock and Santa Claus will be on hand at the door to distribute gifts of candy and holiday goodies to them while the other children are enjoy ing the show which the Capitol theatre management is courteously putting on for the gala occasion. Radio Station KINY also is coop erating with the Elks to make the party huge success.
 The children, it is suggested, may bring canned food to be donated to the Elks Christmas work among the needy, but Elks invite all the chil- dren to come anyway whether they bring a donation or not It is not necessary, but will be appreciated.
 c. D. Beale of the theatre man. agement is arranging special show for the gala occasion and KINY also is tuned on old Santa Claus and is sure to have something that will please.
 Don't forget the date, Monday at 1:30; Capitol Theatre.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-20
BORAH TO SEEK NOMINATION ON
 6. Q. P. TICKET
Statement Made in Wash. ington Considered Ianta-
 mount to Announcement

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-A statement by Senator William E. Borah of Idaho, considered by some tantam0unt to announce ment he would seek the Repub- lican Presidential nomination, was given newsmen today in re- sponse to queries.
 Two Wisconsin Republicans announced, after a series of con ferences, that sBorah had in- dorsed a proposal to elect a Wis consin Borah- for President dele gation to the 1886 convention.
 Asked about it, the Senator re- piled: q told them that whatever they did along that line I would stand with them."
 The statement was regarded as putting Borah further into the Presidential race.
 The Wisconsin men were State Senator Philip E. Nelson and former State Senator Bernhard Gettleman, who were said to have made the trip to Washing ton at their own volition.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-20
ARMED FORCES PROPOSED FOR LEAGUE
A. J. FREIGHT CONTROVERSY SETTLED
Community Tree Celebration
 Sunday at 4 PM.

At four o'clock Sunday afternoon all Juneau is invited to gather about the Community Christmas tree for an afternoon of music and pleasure.
 The tree, furnished by the Ju- neau Womens Club and decorated by the Alaska Electric Light & Power Company, stands in front of the First National Bank, near Tri- angle Place.
 The program, through special ar engagement with KINY, will be broadcast, Ross Swift of the radio station serving as master of cere- monies.
 The program will include music from various church choirs, with special numbers by St. Ann's School and the High School Glee Club.
 Mrs. E. Krause will play the piano and Mrs. Genevieve Dan Dugteren will lead in the community sing ing
 The program is directed by Mrs A. Mackinnon, of the Juneau Wo- mems Club.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-20
DEMOCRATS OF
 4TH DIVISION
 IN CONVENTION
Territorial Officers Endors- ed-Legislative Slate
 Is Recommended

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Dec. 20. = The Fourth Divisional Democratic Convention has approved the Fed eral Administration, extended Gov. John W. Troy vote of appreciation, endorsed Alaska Delegate Anthony J. Dimond ard the following Territorial officers; Auditor Prank A. Boyle, Attorney General James s. Truitt. and Highway Engineer W. A. Hesse.
 The convention also endorsed the following for the Legislature: Joseph E. Crosson, for Senator, Tom La more, Louis A. Smith, Leo Rogge, Dan Green, for Representatives.
 Twenty-one delegates were elected to the Territorial Convention to meet at Seward on January IS. Six of the elected are members of the divisional committee.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-20
DEMANDS LIBERALISM

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-Senator William E. Borah today entered the 1886 political contest with demand for a liberal Republican candidate which projected the veteran himself as major Republican Presidential possibility. The Senator pledged his efforts to a convention of liberal delegates which will write a liberal platform, name a liberal candidate and promised cooperation with lib- era1 forces choosing to pledge dele gates to him.
 Simultaneously, the Borah move began in Massachusetts as Robert M. Washburn announced plans to place tickets with delegates pledged to the Idahoan at the spring prim- aries in circulation. Borah nominat- ing petitions in Wisconsin already are planned. The move is in contrast to some Republican convention delega- tions which, it was urged, should be uninstructed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-20
Grubstake Prospectors and End AIaskap likeness, Rex
 Beach Tells GOut. Officers

searching for gold"
 Beach described Alaska as land of opportunity where young men could find employment wit h ou t throwing someone else out of work. With little help, he said, Alaska could put an army of men to work in the gold industry.
 Accompanied by Delegate Dimond, Beach visited Gen. Malin Craig, Army Chief of Staff, Secretary of Interior Harold Ickes, and Marvin Mcintyre, Presidential Secretary. At each place they outlined their plan.
 Delegate Dimond said Secretary Ickes was extremely interested. Gen. Craig said no planes were available for such work, but Delegate Dimond suggested obtaining civilian planes and photographers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-20
MATANUSKA TO
 HAVE CHANCE
Reset clement Administra- ton Expected to As
 sume Control

Word that the Matanuska Valley Colony will probably be taken over by the U. s. Resettlement Admin istration after January first was received today by Gov. John w.. Troy in a telegram from Harry L. Hopkins, Federal Relief Administra- tor
 No word has been received con corning whatever changes may be made in the colonys administrative set-up under the new organization, which is headed by Rexford c. Tug well. Matanuska is now under the direction of the Rural Rehabilita- ton Corporation.
 Hopkins also informed Governor Troy that he has approved a grant of $l50,000 for the project. which is the final grant for this purpose.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-20
MussoLINI CALLS COUNCIL

, ROME, Dec. While war league circles at Geneva hailed the break down Of the peace plan with enthu- slasm and saw in the rejection a heartening demonstration of strength of public opinion, Premier Mussolini called the Fascist Grand Council into session tonight to frame a reply to the peace plan.
 On the actual battle-ground the spirited fighting of the last three days was halted as 2.000 Askari war riors celebrated victory with dances. In the fierce hand to hand fighting the Philippians lost more than 500 and the Fascist dead was numbered at nearly 300.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-20

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20. - Rex Beach today presented a program to revive gold prospecting in Alaska before Federal officials.
 Lamenting what he termed Alaska idleness," Beach outlined plan whereby the government will literal- ly grubstake prospectors.
 Under this plan, army planes, pilots and photographers would make aerial pictures of the Territory, trained geologists would study the pictures, prospectors would be sent into promising areas to take sam pies and to hunt gold.
 Beach said he was grieved at the lask of prospecting in Alaska. He told Alaska Delegate Anthony J. Di- mond. Alaska is standing still. There should be at least 5000 men