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The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
BEACH, ROGERS
 GET TOGETHER

Two old friends, Rex Beach and Will Rogers, had long conversa- tion last night and breakfasted together this morning.
 We met here just by chance" Rex Beach said today, q have no schedule and neither has Will. We are very old friends. Will Rogers first movie appearance was in one of my pictures - Laughing Bill Hyde had my own company at that time. My wife selected Will Rogers for the cast"
 At the PAA float this afternoon when Rogers and Post took off, Rogers extended a very cordial in vitation to Rex Beach to visit Rogers, home in California next fall.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
PREDICTS FOR.
 REELECTION BY. ' LARGE MAJORITY
Drewey Says Questionnaire Shows Presidents s Pop
 ularity Unquestioned

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9-Re-elec- tion Of President Roosevelt by "ov- erwhelming proportions despite any present slump in the party's for tunes" it was predicted here today by Representative Drewey, Demo- crat from Virginia, Chairman of the Democratic Congressional cam paign committee.
 He based his prediction on the 50 per cent returns from confidential questionnaire sent to 319 House Democrats.
 Nine tenths of them report the popularity of the Presidents admin istration policies standing up and in certain rural areas Roosevelt is even stronger than in 1882"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
DIETRICH AT ANCHORAGE,
 M MATANUS
Commissioner Explaining Salmon Fishing Regula-
 tions to Colonists

ANCHORAGE Alaska, Aug. B. Commissioner Frank T. Bell of the Bureau of Fisheries and Congress- men c. Elmer Dietrich of Pennsyl- vania arrived here by plane today going to the Matanuska. Bell will investigate reports that the colon ists have been netting salmon near the salmon grounds. The Com missioner said he would explain the regulations against such procedure and expected an adjustment would be easy as the two canneries here most interested in spawning in that area have promised the colonists all the canned salmon needed if they discontinue netting.
 Dietrich, member of the House Territorial committee, who is ac- companying the commissioner, said he wanted first hand information about the Matanuska.
 The two were accompanied by Col. Otto F. Ohlson when they left for the colony.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
DOW. JONES AYERAGEs
CORRINNE JENNIE LEAVES JUNEAU TO
 ATTEND COLLEGE

One of the most popular mem- bers of Juneaus younger set" Miss Corrinne Jenne, left the city this morning-bound for her first year of study at Mills College in Cali fornia. She took passage on the Princess Alice for Vancouver, B. o.
 In Seattle, she will meet her mother and will visit with her for a week. Then she will join MT. and Mrs Lester D. Henderson at American Lake, Wash. The Hen dersons were Juneau visitors recent ly. Henderson was at one time superintendent of Juneau schools
 Miss Jenne will accompany the Hendersons south to California by automobile to Burlingame, Calf, where Henderson is now school su- perintendent. She will visit with them for two or three weeks before enrolling at Mills College on Sep tember 12
 Miss Jenne is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. c. P. Jenne. She is a graduate of Juneau High School. where she attained high scholar ship rating. She was awarded the Juneau Business and Professional Women's Club scholarship of $50, and also won $500 award from Mills College
 Mrs. Jenne will leave Seattle for Juneau on the steamer North Sea on August 19.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
SIDES BACK FROM CONSULATE CLOSING
 AT PRINCE RUPERT

M. IT. Sides. deputy Collector of Customs. returned from Prince Ru- pert last night where he went in connection with the closing of the U. S. Consulate there. With the consulate closed the Juneau Gus toms office will handle all business in connection with fishing and oth- CT government statistical work. Prince Rupert has one of the larg- est cold storage plants in the coun- try and great deal of fish from Alaska waters is handled through that port. It will mean a large in- crease in work for the local office.
 The other consulate work will now be handled by the American Consul at Vancouver.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
CALIFORNIAN CALLS HERE ON
 YACHT CAN|M
100 Foot Ship Berths at Femmer's S Dock with
 Lowe Aboard

i One of the finest and most sea- worthy private yachts to call here this summer berthed at Femmer's Dock at 7:30 o'clock last night from San Francisco She is the 100-foot Canim, formerly owned by Col. c. B. Blethen, publisher of the Seattle Daily Times, and now owned by Edmund Lowe, Jr, retired San Francisco business man.
 The Canim proved her seaworthi- ness when she made run from her California port to Alaska's In- side Passage. And her owner prov ed his love Of the sea when he, unlike many yachtsmen, did not board the ship at Seattle. but sail- ed with her up the Pacific Coast. As matter of fact, Lowe is said to have sailed "every foot" of the Canim's log since he purchased her.
 Cruises at II
 The Canim has water-line measurement of 96 feet. Her beam is IS feet, and she is powered by two Washington full diesel engines. They cruise her at Il knots an hour.
 Already this summer, the Canim has become well acquainted with Southeast Alaska waters, having visited Glacier Bay waters and in Icy Straits, since leaving Ketchi- kan on July 4.
 Boarding the Canim here last night were three passengers off the steamer Prince George from Vancouver, B. c. They include: MT. and Mrs. John Graves of Willows, Cal, and David Farrell of Margate City, N. J.
 Dogs Aboard
 Skipper of the Canim is Capt. R. H. Hunter. Her Chief Engineer is E. c. Wingo.
 Other interesting passengers" aboard the yacht are three Talton Indian dogs. These frisky black and white dogs are half-breed strain which have been kept pure by their Alaskan Indian breeders. The dogs have some fox blood in them.
 The Canim was scheduled to leave at noon today, perhaps for the Westward. However, at a late hour this afternoon, she had not left her berth at Keeny's Float, to which she moved after first moor ing at Femmer's Dock.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
GORDON, STANDARD OIL SALES MANAGER, GETS BIG KING STRIPPING

Agreeing that strip fishing, when you catch a fish, is about as big a sports thrill as one can experience, J. s. Gordon, district sales manager of the Standard Oil Company, re- turned from a lrip to Shoal Point on the gasboat Nora last night as enthusiastic about the game as he had been indifferent when he start ed on the trip with J. s. MacKin- non and Minard Mill Thursday af- ternoon.
 It was a tough battle to bring in the 4O-pound king salmon that was Gordon's prize catch and it was nearly two hours after the big fish had been hooked that Mill was able to net him. In the usual manner the fish started straight for China, made trip around the boat, when finally Gordon, with Mill at the oars, took to the Nora's skiff and were lowed so far away from the Nora that Mill had lot of rowing to do to get back home. Today the fish is being prepared for ship ment to Seattle to prove that the stories Gordon will tell his friends about his catch aren't fish stories
 Gordon arrived in Juneau Sunday on the PAA Electra from Fair banks after travelling through the Territory with R. D. Baker, sub station superintendent for the Stan dard Oil in Alaska When told about salmon fishing around Ju- neau, he was certain that it could not compare in excitement to the Russian River trout fishing he had enjoyed at the Westward. Now he's as enthusiastic about strip fishing as everyone would be who had cap tured 40-pound salmon on a g. ounce rod and 10-pound leader.
 When Gordon and his fish ar rived at the Gastineau Hotel last night, Rex Beach was in the lobby, and the fish and Gordon's enthus- iasm was another great sportsmen's interest in Juneau's fayorite past time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
LAST RITES FOR
 LITTLE SIMPSON
 BE HELD SUNDAY

Funeral services for Clifford Simpson, 9. who was drowned at the Upper City Float on July 3l' will be held at the chapel in the c. w. Garter Mortuary on Sunday, August II, at 4 D. m. Rev. o. L. Kendall will officiate.
 Clifford Simpson was drowned when a bicycle ridden by him and Torrance McGorty plunged from the dock into Gastineau Channel. The McGorty boy was rescued unharmed but Clifford Simpson sank before help could reach him.
 Mrs. E. Evernvik, Clifford Simp- sons grandmother, will arrive in Juneau on the Victoria tomorrow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
TAKE AIR PICTURES
 WILEY'POST TAKEOFF

As the red Lockheed low wing seaplane flown by Wiley Post with Will Rogers as a passenger left the water this afternoon enroute to Dawson, the Gorst Boeing fly ing boat piloted by Frank Knight followed it into the air to allow Percy Pond of Winter and Pond, and Mir and Mrs. Robb, who were passengers in the Gorst plane. to take pictures of the departure of the distinguished travellers. The photographers aboard the Gorst plane also took pictures of the Juneau vicinity from the air, after the Post-Rogers plane had gone.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
JUNEAU PRICE ! ON HALIBUT IS
 RAISED TODAY

A slight increase in the price paid for halibut here was noticed as two sales were recorded on the Cold storage trading board this morn- ing. One catch of~9 900 pounds of the Dalene sold for 5A and AZ cents per pound. while the other shipment, 5000 pounds from the Missouri, brought 5.35 and AZ.
 The Dalene's catch, brought in by Capt. S. E. Anderson, went to the Sebastian Stuart Fish Com pany, while the Missouri's was sold to the New England Fish Company. Capt. Ole Jackson is skipper of the Missouri.
 Both the Alaska Trollers Coop erative Marketing Association and the Sebastian-Stuart Company also reported purchases of mixed sal- mon and halibut catches. The Co., op agency took 12,000 pounds from the Sadie, while the independent concern obtained 5000 pounds each from the North Light and the Sadie.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
PLAN ON GOING
 THROUGH TODAY. TO DAWSON CITY.
Will Says He'd Like to Be in Juneau Late Tn Fall
 When Rain Goes Out
REX BEACH ON HAND
 TO PUSH HER OFF,
Famous Comedian Ayers He's Really Going to
 Alaska on This Trip

With all tanks full of gas-26o gallons-Wiley Post and Will Rogers took off from the PAA float at l2:25 p. m. today.
 Early this morning Post said T think he will take off if the weather gets Okay. We may go to Skagway but we may not stop there. We are going into Dawson though. I don't know what we will do after. that"
 The famous comedian, Will Rog- CTS, chewed gum enthusiastically as he waited for PAA attendants to fill reserve tanks in the red Lock- heed plane with gas at the PAA hangar this morning. Post and Rogers had originally intended to fly only as far as Skagway on the first hop from Juneau and did not want to carry unnecessary weight ir the tanks. This morning they de cided to go through to Dawson to- day, so the tanks were 1oaded tt capacity.
 Will Needs Can Opener
 We could pile in few 5-gallon cans Rogers said. And give me can-opener And listen" he add cd to Post, Don't tell me that star ter ain't going to work. We only got one starting crank and that's too short"
 On being asked if he was sur prised when the sun shone this morning, Rogers replied, T would be surprised if the sun did shine I'd like to be in Juneau late in the fall that day the rain goes out Do you have one of those guessing contests on when the rain goes out? Say, you folks seem to worry about what people think about the wealth CT here What do you care if 1t rains or snows or anything? You got monopoly. Everybody has to go through here whether they like it or not.'
 Rex Beach, famous author, who
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
Rex Beach, Famous Author, On Return Visit to North
 After Many Yeas Absence

Rex Beach, famous novelist, Wrlt- CT of stories of romance as 1t hap pens in Alaska, arrived in Juneau last night aboard the Canadian National Steamer Prince George.
 MT. Beach was met at the City Dock by Dr. w. w. Council, an old friend of early days in Cordova and Valdez. T knew pr. Council" MT Beach said, when they were build ing the Copper River and North western Railroad
 Elmer Reed, who is connected with EZRA here, met Beach at the Gastineau Hotel to renew their &C., quaintanceship. T last saw Elmer Reed in Nome in l908,' Mir. Beach said.
 E. MT. Beach is an intimate friend of Will Rogers, here with Wiley Post, and expressed the hope that "Will and I will be able to get in some fishing together"
 Wrote '"The Spoilers
 MT. Beach was the first author to discover the fertile literary pos abilities of Alaska, and his novel, The Spoilers" 1908, was the first adventure novel to offer an Alaskan background Since then he has written several novels which have permanently identified him with AL askan literature. The Barrier 2 1907, ''The Silver Horde 1909, and 'sThe Winds of Chance" 1918. The latter was the last of his novels to use an Alaskan theme. Since then his settings have wandered all over the world
 He confessed, however. to an in- -*eption.zto zinvestigate the present. day scene in Alaska. with the ex- pectation OF getting material for another novel.
 There have been big changes in the social structure and habits of life in Alaska since the last time was here" he said T would be up against 1t if I tried to write about Alaska now. have several good articles to do and if I can find some of the old timers that can tell some good lies, want to play around with them
 Interested in Aviation
 MT Beach expressed a vivid in- terest in the aviation industry in Alaska and said he would probably write an article on the subject.
 Alaska is of strategic importance in the field of aviation Beach said. If they ever begin to fly the At lantic commercially, Alaska is go- ing to be the laboratory where they will work out their problems.
 He expressed surprise that the American government had not uti- lized airplanes in the locating of mineral deposits in Alaska.
 "The Canadian government in the last few years has made great advances in aerial reconnaissance in regard to the location of mineral deposits he said. By the aid of aerial photography the geoiogists can eliminate vast tracts of coun- try which is barren of minerals, and many important gold discover
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
WOMEN ON WAY TO
 NOME BY PAA PLANE

The PAA Lockheed Electra will take off for the Interior during thls afternoon with Pilots Joe Crosson and Walter Hall at the controls. w. c. Tillman, PA mechanic. and c. Anderson have engaged passage on the plane, and radio dispatches from Ketchikan stated that two wo- men passengers holding through tickets to Nome whose names were given as Klose and Kinsella, are aboard the PAA Fairchild flown by Alex Holden enroute from Ketchi- kan to Juneau this afternoon and will go to Fairbanks on the Elec- tra.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
REPORTED DEAD

It is reported in Juneau that Capt. Jerry Flynn, one of the best known mariners on the Alaska route, and a veteran of the Alaska Steamship Company. has died on board his ship while in Southeast Alaska waters. Capt. Flynn is the master of the freighter Redondo. He has been an Alaska mariner since 1889. He kas a member of the local lodge of Elks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
ETHIOPIAN MISSION TO
 VISIT JAPAN
Reported that Arms and Ammunition Are to
 Be Purchased

ADDIS ABABA, Aug. 9.-An of- ficial party has left for Japan ac- companied by an unidentified Jap anese, on a secret mission.
 This mission, it is reported with out confirmation from official sour- ces, however, will be for the pur- chase of arms and ammunition from the Japanese.
 It is officially announced that Japan is to immediately open a le- gation here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
WARRACK, OTHERS
 ON HOP TO SITKA

At Il o'clock this morning, the Alaska Airport Stinson seaplane flown by Sheldon Simmons, took off for Sitka with J. B. Warrack, of the Warrack Construction Co.,, E. Hanson. and R. D. Baker who will return with the plane.
 Harry Lucas, H. A. Gerstman and Tom Morgan. who aslo will make a round-trip. have engaged passage on a later flight to Sitka tonight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
Virtually No Change Made In Form of Roosvelt's
 Vast Program
LAST MINUTE FIGHT
 OVER AMENDMENT
Administration s Tax Plan Heading Into An
 other Major Test
WASHINGTON. Aug. 9.--Thc Senate approved the social se- curity bill late this afternoon.
PASSAGE FORECAST

WASHINGTON, Aug 9.-Senatc leaders today believed President Roosevelt's vast social security pro- gram was near passage and would be delivered to the White House virtually in the form the President asked for it.
 Only a last minute fight for an amendment to exclude private pen- sion plans stood in the way of final approval.
 Meanwhile the administration tax plan headed into another major test. As the Senate Finance Com mittee was called behind closed doors to begin revamping the meas ure the House passed. conservatives were determined to cut some of the new higher rates from the bill.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
SENATE PASSES SOCIAL SECURITY BILL
POST AND ROGERS OFF FOR INTERIOR
Wdnted--One Ear-Finder
 Return to Loser, WrdngeH

! WRANGELL, Alaska, Aug. 9. - What became of Ruth Williams ear is mystery not yet solved even with the arrest of Cleo Macdonald on charge of biting off said ear during a fight
 The physician who dressed the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
TO VISIT FORMER HOME IN SCOTLAND,
 BE AT ANNIVERSARY

Charles Grewar will be passen- ger on the North Sea for the south enroute to New York City Prom there he will board liner and go to Montrose. Scotland, his former home. which he has not visited for ten years. MT. Grewar will be home in time to celebrate with his mother on her 83rd birthday in September,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
BRITISH PRECAUTIONS.

LONDON, Aug. 9. = The British government is taking added precau- tions to protect nationals in Addis Abada in event of war.
 The London press today reports that the United States is now talk ing an active interest in the Italio- Ethiopian crisis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09

abbreviated ear after a fight on the waterfront. sought the missing part in the hope of sewing it on.
 MacDonald's hearing in the Unit ed States Commissioners Court is set for next Tuesday.
 Macdonald is held in the Federal jail here in default of Sl l,000 bail.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
ROYAL AIR FORCE
 MAN TRAVELLING

George Kolendick. believed to be member of the Royal Air Force and a resident of Prince George. B. C., travelled from that port to Ketchikan as a passenger on the steamer Prince George. Kolendick is expected to visit Juneau later, although it is now known for what purpose.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
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Frank Nefsey. former deputy United States Marshal at Skagway who has been on a visit with Albert White here for four months, left for Vancouver, B, C., on the Prin- cess Alice,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
LEAVES HOSPITAL

Harry Morris, employed by the Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Company at Sitka. who entered St. Ann's Hospital on July 29 for treatment of an infected hand, was discharged today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
0-HOUR WEEK
 INDICATED FOR
 P.O. EMpL- -OYEES
Measure Goes to President for Signature-House
 and Senate Agree

WASHINGTON, Aug. Q. - The House has accepted changes in the bill to provide a 40-hour week for postal employees. This action sent the measure to the White House for the Presidents signature.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
WAR MACHINE
 IS PERFECTED
 BY MUSSOLINI
Loss of Plane and Seven Lives Stirs Nation to
 New Activity

ROME, Aug. 9.--Italy is driving toward perfection of her military power after the loss of plane and seven lives yesterday in Egypt. Var ious forces are being mobilized and more troops are being dispatched to East Africa.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
ROAD BEING BUILT
 TO BAVARD RANCH

The ranch of Bavard Brothers. California Grocery, is to be more accessible. A road is now being built from the Eagle River Highway to the farm.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
ROOSEVELT TO
 TAKE FISHING
 TRIP, WEEKEND
Chief Exc cutave Leaves Capital City Late To-
 day for Relaxation

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-'Seeking relaxation after busy week of con- ferences, President Roosevelt is to- put aside the affairs of state and leaves late today for fishing trip over the weekend.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
NORMAN COOK IS NOW
 MAKING IMPROVEMENTS

Norman B. Cook will soon start construction on an ice storage and cooling house at bis home at Point Louisa.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
CHECKS OUT

 SEATTLE, Aug. g. Mrs. Post checked out of the hotel here and flew south but her plans were not announced.
 Shortly after she left the hotel, a plane belonging to Max Fleisch- mann, of Santa Barbara, Cal, left here for San Francisco carrying two passengers Airport attendants could not say whether Mrs. Post was one of the passengers. No other plane left. She had previously said she was flying to California in a private plane "piloted by friend. ' She refused to give any details and said "the" friend just flew up here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
HIGHER PRICE FOR SALMON IS
 REPORTED HERE

An important raise in the inde- pendent delivered Juneau price for salmon affecting two large buyers was announced late this after noon by Wallis George, President and General Manager of the Ju- neau Cold Storage Company.
 The new price sale, which be- came effective Monday, follows: 16 cents for large salmon; T cents for smalls; and cents for whites. A price of Az cents is being of- fered for echoes.
 The scale which has been paid here recently is: Is, 6 and 4, with echoes being bought at cents. Last week, the first raise was no- ticed when the top price for large salmon was boosted from l2 to 16 cents.
 This announcement by George affects Oxenberg Brothers and the New England Fish Company, he said. Whether other buying agencies would meet this raise, he did not say, although it is expected they will.
 The PAA Lockheed Vega, flown by Bob Ellis with Flight Mechanic Paul Brewer, returned to Ketchi- kan today A new instrument panel was installed in the plane yester- day at the PAA float by w. c. Tillman, PAA mechanic who came from Fairbanks last week to do the work. Tiliman is returning to Fair banks this afternoon on the PAA Lockheed Electra.
 All PAA planes now have uni form, standard instrument panels, which tends to more efficient serv- ice, as the pilots are required to fly different ships at times.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
STOCK PRICES JUMP UPWARD,
 FAST TRADING
Session Witnesses Largest Turnover in Months
 Close Strong

NEW YORK, Aug. g. Stocks shook off all lethargy today and leaped ahead with vigor resembling some of the old time boom ses- sions.
 Merchandise, motors, steel and aircraft issues led in the upturn which registered many new highs for the year or longer.
 Today's close was strong.
 The session witnessed one of the largest turnovers in several months, sales reaching 2.250,000 shares which sold with an advance of one to two points.
 CLOSING PRICES TODAY
 NEW YORK. Aug. 9.--Closing quotation of Alaska zJikleau mine stock today is 15A, American Can 1431a, American Power and Light 8, Anaconda l7, Bethlehem Steel 36ss, General Motors 44N, International Harvester 53, Kennecott 20M. Unit ed States Steel 43is, Pound $4.96&.
 DOW, JONES AVERAGES
 The following are today's Dow Jones averages
 Industrials 12726. rails 35.23, Util- ities 26.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09

SEATTLE, Aug. 9.-Mrs. Wiley Post, wife of the flier who left Juneau today for Dawson, pre- sumably his final destination being Moscow, is not to rejoin him in Alaska and make the flight. She announced this morning she would leave here sometime today for Los Angeles and there await her hus- bands return
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-08-09
MRS. PC ST IS
 NOT COMING
 TO NORTHLAND

BULLETIN SAN FRAN CISCO, Cal, Aug. 9.-Mrs. Post has arrived here in the Flcisch- mann plane piloted by Jerry Ashe. Asked if there was any rife in marital relations that caused her to decide not to accompany her husband on his flight. she replied: "Balogna."
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