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Evening star., 1936-12-20
BY ANTHONY LANE.

. OME.-There are two ways, at
- least, OF looking at Mussolin1.
He may be, for some, the op-
L y pressor who has stif1ed free
Evening star., 1936-12-20

saint of Russia, and that simple people
incorporated him into their Christmas
observances. He is also the patron
saint Of children, which may explain
the corruption OF Saint Nicholas" into
Santa Claus"
Curious that, although we know that
the social, economic, financial import
.ance and religious significance Of
Christmas Is profound. no scientist,
mathematician or sociologist has ever
investigated exactly what Christmas
does mean to contemporary civilization.
II they ever institute research sta
ton and find out all about it-as they
,laboriously Investigate sun, moon.
stars, health, crime. industrial and
other phenomena, with tabulated lists
Of facts and hgures-they will in time
weave together . story to astonish
US: all.
Christmas Date b Arbitrary.
The first thing they will record, Of
course, Is that We are all at sea In our
dates. December as Is quite an arbi-
trary date for the birth of Christ. II
our December as is by chance right,
men were celebrating Christmas ut the
wrong time for about 1900 years; for
the Julian calendar, introduced in 46
B.C., had year IL. minutes longer
than the astronomical year, 30 that
the date Of the vernal equinox by 325
AID. had become displaced by 10 days,
and 1t was not until 1882 that Pope
Gregory XIII restored time order by
skipping 10 days, making October 5,
1882, October 15-which made JAM
uary 4 Of the old calendar December
2s at the raw one.
! Some scholars think that We should
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
COMPROMISE REACHED ON
 FISH TREATY
U. 5. and Canadian Interests Agree on Proposed
 Salmon Pact

WASHINGTON, May 11.-A con- ference of the United States and Canadian fishing interests has reached a compromise agreement over a proposed new international Fraser River Sockeye Salmon Treaty and recommended the set ting up of an advisory committee of ten members, from each coun- try to act under the International Commission, provided the 1880 trea- ty be approved by Canadian Par lament. The treaty was never ap- proved by the United States.
 The matter designating what type of gear is to be used was left to the State of Washington and the Province of British Columbia as at present the commission has no regulatory powers until two cy- cles of eight years of fish life have passed. The first eight years are to be spent in fact finding.
 M. J. Evich of the Purse Seine Vessel Owners Association was the spokesman at the conference.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
BRISTOL BAY
 FISHING WILL
 BE AS USUAL
Cofey De clares Alaska Fishermen to Deliver
 Salmon at B Cents

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May H. Ed Coffey, Secretary of the United Fishermen of Alaska, said members are ready to deliver salmon at 13 cents to the Bristol Bay canneries.
 Coffey said the demands for IT cents made by the Alaska Fisher mems" Union will have no effect on the price as the members of that organization are composed of fish ermen from the States and are not residents of Alaska.
 The announcement by Coffey fol- lowed the statement made in Bel lingham last week by Archie Shiels that the American Pacific Fisheries would probably not operate in Bris- tol Bay this season owing to the demands for a higher price for sal mon
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
Dr. Cruening Due
 Here On Alaska

Dr. Ernest Guening, Director of the Division of Territories and Is- land Possessions, Interior Depart ment, is scheduled to arrive in Ju- neau about 10 o'clock tomorrow morning on the Alaska. He will be joined here by Gov. John w. Troy and the two officials will go on to Palmer, center of the Matanuska colony, for a meeting of the Alaska Rural Rehabilitation Corporation, and then fly into Fairbanks for com mencement exercises at the Univer- sity of Alaska.
 They probably will return to Ju- neau by plane the 18th or 20th and pr. Gruening is expected to spend several days in this district. flying to Skagway, Sitka and Ketchikan where he will catch a boat south.
 Ike P Taylor, Chief Engineer for the Alaska Road Commission, and Harry G. Watson, Secretary to the Governor, who is arriving on the Alaska from a vacation in the States, are expected to accompany the Governor on the trip to the Westward and Interior.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
THIRD ANNUAL PENNY DRIVE
 CLOSES TODAY
Campaign to Raise Funds for Orthopedic Hos
 pital Ending Here

Penny drive envelopes and boxes are being collected today ending the third annual campaign in Ju- neau to raise funds for the Ortho- pedic Hospital in Seattle. The en- velopes had been distributed by members of the committee in var ious buildings of the down. town district to allow contributions both large and small to the charity or ganization which helps so many crippled children.
 Proceeds from the drive will not be known for a few days, it was announced by members of the com mittee today.
 Mrs. J. F. Mullen was re-appoint- ed chairman to take charge of the drive this year. She received her appointment from Mrs. G. w. Skin ner of Seattle who is chairman in charge of the campaign.
 Assisting Mrs. Mullen on the drive committee are Mesdames I. P. Tay- Tor, E. w. Clifford, A. w. Stewart, A. VanMavern, and the Misses Jane Alexander and Nell McClos- key.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
More Money for Teachers Who
 Improve Selves
$l0 Monthly Incerase Vot- ed Instructors Who Com
 plete Summer School

Rural school teachers who go to summer school and complete the required number of hours are going to receive salary increases of $10 per month, according to decision reached by the Territorial Board of Education at it's concluding ses- sion here Saturday. The move is planned to encourage Alaska teach CTS to take summer school work and at the same time raising the teachering standard generally.
 The schooling problem at Mat anuska was gone into thoroughly by the board and it was decided to await the further report of Com missioner A E. Karnes on the situation in the colony before talk ing action The Commissioner is leaving for Matanuska tomorrow on the Alaska and following the re- port of his findings special meet ing of the board will be held to determine the further course. Ap- proximately s1OoOOO is being spent by the Territory in schooling facil- ities at Matanuska colony
 Addition was made to the regula- tions relative to certification of teachers and now certificates are required for all administrative posi- tions. Regulations and rules for vocational work and bus transpor- tation also were drawn up.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
U. s. OFFICIALS
 ARE RECOGNIZED
 FOR GOOD WORK
Representatives Tn Ethiopia Promoted for Display
 of Bravery

WASHINGTON, May 11.--CoTne- lius Van H. Engert, Minister to Ethiopia, was promoted by Presi- dent Roosevelt in recognition of his valiant service in defending the Addis Ababa Legation against ban dit attacks. The promotion con- sisted of an advance of one grade in the Foreign Service. A similar set-up was extended to Engert's two Vice Consular Aides.
 The President notified Engert of his promotion by a radiogram which also expressed admiration of the conduct of Mrs Engert, who remained with her husband in the besieged Legation, and four Navy radio men who continued flashing the only news received here dur ing the four day reign of terror at the Ethiopian capital
 The promotions, which the Sen ate must confirm, mean a salary increase of $l 1000 annually to Eng ert, and about $500 each to William Cramp, Philadelphia, and Robert Hunter, Milbank, s. D, Vice Con suls.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
TRAVELLERS SURE ROOSEVELT WILL BE RE ELECTED
Marshal Mahoney Reports 80 to 90 Per Cent of
 Sentiment for F. D. R.

Eighty to ninety per cent of the people one meets in travelling in the States are convinced that Presi- dent Roosevelt will be reelected in November, according to William T. Mahoney. U s. Marshal, who re- turned to his headquarters here on the Northwestern after trip Outside with prisoners. The Mar shal went as far east as Omaha, Neb., where he delivered Howard Scott, who was arrested here and is wanted in Nebraska for alleged auto theft. He also stopped in Idaho with inmates for St. Anthony's, Ore gon state prison at Salem and at McNeil Island Federal penitenti- ary near Tacoma.
 Everywhere he went on trains fel- low travellers were talking politics he reported, and the prevailing opinion was that the President was sure thing to repeat. One Repub- lican business man whom he talked to admitted that business was just fine under the darn Democra t" only the business man used a stronger word
 Unemployment, the Marsh a l found, has virtually disappeared in many places and there is notice able absence of bread lines every where Considerable building is going on in Omaha and the city is enjoying restored prosperity. Butte, Mont, where mining is back at it's old activity, was reported to him as in need of 1000 miners. Uni versally the trend showed marked improvement and people were in much better spirits than during his last visit to the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
WIDOW FOUND MURDERED IN
 SMALL ROOM
Woman Criminally Assault ed and Then Blud-
 geoned to Death

CHICAGO, May 11-Mrs. Lillian Gould, 55, widow of a gift shop manager was found bludgeoned to death in small loom in the YWCA Hotel on Michigan Avenue just south of the Loop. Dr. w. T. Harsh Jr., said that she had apparently been criminally assaulted.
 The almost nude body lay partly under kimona One end of the kimona and a pillow were placed over her head. The room gave evidence of a terrific struggle. Ho tel employees said they heard nc sounds that night Near the body lay slab of bloody concrete with which, police said, the woman was killed. A silk nightgown hung in shreds from her shoulders. Only an agile man, police decided, could have escaped from Mrs. Guild room by the fire escape.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
TENSE SITUATION PREVAILS AT GENEVA
Most Isolated Man in
 4laska Visits This City

Fairchild plane, and Capt. William Strong called again this year on April 21.
 Two complete sets of mechanical and radio equipment are kept at the Canyon Island station, Mir West reported, to insure communication with other PAA radio stations at all times In addition to the radio room and engine room at the sta ton, the building includes modern living quarters, equipped with cleo tric lights and plumbing facilities, for the operator.
 MT West, who was forced to cut his own hair during all of last year, stated that he did not attempt to do much about it except around his ears, where luxuriant hirsute growth interfered with his headset.
 T have chopped down most of the spruce trees near the station for firewood," MT. West said today, 50 I thought it was up to me to provide food for the squirrels on the Island. I ordered 50 pounds of pea nuts from Juneau last fall but still have most of them left, because the squirrels disappeared early last win ter. I was worried about it until I cut off my beard few days ago and discovered that they had built a nest in my whiskers."
 MT. West was flown back to his station last Saturday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
CONGRESS IS NEARING END.
 OPINION NOW
Adjournment May Be Tax en June |, Declares
 Sen. Robinson

WASHINGTON. May 11-A def mite prediction that Congress will conclude work by. June 6, possibly June 1, was made by Senator Jos eph T. Robinson, Arkansas Demo- cratic leader
 With taxes and relief on their way, we are apt to adjourn by the first of June, more probably June 6,55 he sa dieSmem emf cmfw G., he said. Senator Robinson add ed that the omnibus flood control bill will probably be taken up by the Senate this week. This S360 ,000- 900 measure involved considerable doubt of Administration approval.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
B0RAH PANS
 REPUBLICAN
 LEADERSHIP
Asserts Segment of COP. Leaders Foster Mono-
 polistic System

CLEVELAND, May 11.-Senator William E. Borah asserted a seg- ment of the Republican leadership is fostering monopolistic system and bringing "scanty meagre living for the vast majority and almost incalculable wealth for few" In an appealing radio speech given Satur- day night he made the statement in support of the Ohio electorate for Tuesdays COP. primary.
 Senator Borah said The Repub- lican organization and men are making every effort to seize con- trol of the Cleveland convention. The oil companies. utility magnates, DuPonts and Browns of Ohio be- lieve in monopolistic system and defend it."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11

"The Most Isolated Man in Alas ka," Robert E. West, PAA radio op- orator at Canyon Island, left his post for the first time in exactly che week less than year" when he arrived here aboard the PAA Fair child plane last Thursday.
 The Canyon Island radio station is located on the highest point of the island, atop huge rock at the upper end, and is about 120 feet above the river. according to calcu- lations made by Operator West. From that point visibility is very good, both up and down the river, and radio reception is excellent, he said. MT. West is also a weather observer, cooperating with the Gov ernment Weather Bureau, and has both PA and Government weather instruments at his station.
 About one visitor every three months is the rule at Canyon Island, MT. West said, but traffic was heavy last winter. Capt. William Strong called at the island during the lat ter part of last November, he said, and less than two months later Miss Mary Joyce stopped in while en- route to Fairbanks with her dog team. His first visitor this year was PAA Pilot Alex Holden, who landed at Canyon Island last March 6. while enroute from Brownsville, Texas. to Fairbanks with PAA
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
Senator William E. Borah Contesting with Native
 Son for Delegation
VOTING TUESDAY MAY
 GIVE POLITICAL HINT
Predictions Are Ma de- Campaign Is Ended by
 Idaho Aspirant

WASHINGTON May 11.-Ohio's S primary, the battle-ground which may give a possible indication of the middle-western voting trend is being watched sharply today on the eve of what state officials ex- pect to be a record balloting to- morrow.
 United States Senator William E. Borah contests with Robert A Taft, favorite son entry, backed by the Republican State organization for delegates to the National Con- vention in Cleveland.
 Prediction Made
 Col Breckinridge, of New York opposing President Roosevelt, made an address last night in Ohio and Father Coughlin, in a talk, said the Congressional candidates who are endorsed by the Union, will take half of the State"
 United States Senator Borah wound up his Ohio campaign last night
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
WASH. STATE REPUBLICANS
 CONSTRUCTED
Landon Is Turned Down Fist Fight Occurs
 Platform Adopted

SPOKANE, Wash, May II. - Washington State Republicans last Saturday elected an uninstructed delegation to the National Conven- ton at Cleveland after an attempt to win the endorsement for Gov. Alfred M Langdon of Kansas was beaten on the floor of the conven- tion by chorus of noes
 The convention delegates adopt ed a platform which is stinging rebuke to the National and State Democratic Administrations The preamble of the platform denounc- ed the 'supine and cringing Con- gress and an cratic and irrespon- sible legislative majority"
 A fist fight nearly disrupted the convention at one time. Arthur Varco, of King County, and Will liam Weaver, of Pierce County, clashed on the floor after bitter exchange of words and Weaver was knocked down Other delegates sep arated the two men.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
ROCKS FALL ON
 HOMES AS THEY
 ARE EVACUATED
People Leave Homes Near Base of Hanging Cliff,
 Just in Time

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, May H. Residents near the base of hang ing cliff were ordered to vacate their homes by police who feared 50,000 tons of rock might loosen and crush the buildings.
 Residents began moving their be- longings from 13 homes, aided by police. and firemen, when large crack opened in the hill sending rocks crashing down the slope.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
BILL DOOMED, CLAIMS BYRNS
Frazier Lempke Measure Has No Chance of
 Being Passed

WASHINGTON, May l1.-Speaker Joseph w. Byrne today said the Frazier r-Lemky Farm Refinancing Bill for three million dollars in new currency had mo more chance of passing at this session than any thing in the world"
 Speaker Byrne made the state ment at a press conference.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
NEW U. s. SUB
 ISLAUNCHED IN THAMES RIVER
One of Three Graft Planned This Year,
 Nears Completion

GROTON, Conn. May II. = The submarine Perch. fourth modern un- derseas craft built for the United States Navy by the Electric Boat Company, slid down the ways into the waters of the Thames river Saturday. The construction of the ship is almost complete.
 After official acceptance trials. the Perch will take a place in the service along with the Cuttlefish. Shark, Tarpon and two more subs to be launched this year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
FED. BUILDING
 FOR ANCHORAGE
Item Is on Eligible List Sitka, Wrangell Needs
 Are to Be Studied

WASHINGTON, May LA re- port on the Deficiency Appropria- tion bill hearings showed Anchor age. Alaska. is on the eligible list for Federal building projects.
 The bill proposes S60 900 900 for a Federal Building program for the fiscal year starting June 30.
 Federal buildings for Sitka and Wrangell are now being studied to determine the need.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
ANOTHER VIEWPOINT

WASHINGTON, May l1.-Forces b acking the Frazier-Lemke bill scored two quick victories in the House this afternoon, assuring ac- ton on the measure before the week is out.
 A general debate for six hours will take place tomorrow prior to consideration of the amendments and actual vote on the bill
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
NEW RESORT IS
 DESTROYED, FIRE

BRINNON, Wash, May IT. = The Olympic Inn, a Hood Canal resort, just opened, and several outlying cabins, were destroyed by fire Sat urday with loss estimated at s25,- GOO.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
IDAHO FOR BORAH

MOSCOW, Idaho, May II. = The Idaho State Republican convention elected delegates to the Cleveland convention Saturday and gave Sem ator William E. Borah full support in his campaign for the Presidency. Although Senator Borah was ab- sent, he dominated the convention and speakers pictured him as the party's only hope and salvation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
SUMMER HEAT
 l. PREVAILS, EAST
Warm Winds Disperse Cold and Wet Spell in
 Middle West

CHICAGO, H., May II. - Spring fever developed into summer heat Sunday over most of the Nation.
 Warm winds from the south buck ed the cold and wet spell
 The Hudson's Bay area was con- siderably warmer than normal
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
GO DOWN TO CONEY

NEW YORK. May II. - Sunny skies drew 35O00O to Coney island yesterday The temperature here was in the upper sixties.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
Total Italian Sovereignty Over Conquered
 Ethiopia Decreed
ENTIRE WORLD IS
 DIPPED BY PREMIER
Dictator Announces Nation Will Defend Country
 Against Anyone

BULLETIN Geneva, May ll-Baron PompeoAloisi, Italy's Envoy, walked out of the League of Nations private Council ses- sion early this afternoon, an- nOuncing he would not negoti- ate anything in the presence of {, "so-called delegate from Ethi- Opia."
 Late in the afternoon Aloisi returned to the Council at public hearing, when only minor questions were discussed.
 Members of the Council said a most delicate problem is being faced.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
MAHAN IS IN,
 LOOKING OUT

TACOMA, Wash, May 11.-Wil- liam Mahan, the man with Is elias es, and one time public enemy No. l, looks upon the world today from the walls of McNeil Island Peni- tentiary. He is under sentence of 60 years for the Kidnapping of 9-year- old George Weyerhaeuser, of Ta- coma, last May.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
Quadruplets Are Born to Wife of
 $20-a-Week Man

PASSAIC, N. J., May h. Quadruplets were born Satur- day to MT. and Mrs. Emil Kasper.
 The babies, one girl and three boys, and the mother, aged 36, are in fine condition.
 The father is a S20-a-week railroad roundh0use worker.
 The quadruplets have not been named yet.
 THEY'RE NAMED
 PASSAIC, May II. = Today the quadruplets were named Frances, Frank, Ferdinand and Felix.
 The babies had the hospital staff worried for time today when they took sinking spell but rallied quickly when they took their first human milk since birth.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
OLSON IN TOWN

c. J. Olson, American Can Com pany representative, arrived on the Northland.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
MOP-UP CAMPAIGN

ROME, May l1-Marshal Uietro Badoglio, now Viceroy of Ethiopia, sent the Fascist troops Altering through the remote sections of the conquered land to complete occu- patton
 Dispatches received here said the territory is completely garrisoned in the north and columns are pene- trating other sections.
 It is said residents of Addis Ababa are willingly surrendering their wea- pons
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
CHARGES IN ILLINOIS

CHICAGO, H., May 1l.-Edgar J Cook, who managed the Illinois Re- publican campaign month ago, said he had talked with Gov. Henry Homer regarding charges of fraud in the Illinois vote
 Cook said he had turned his in- formation over to the Prosecuting Attorneys office and added: Col Frank Knox is too fine a man to have any knowledge of alleged frauds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11

Molly Perrin was admitted to the Government Hospital yesterday for medical treatment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11

WEST VIRGINIA VOTES
 WHEELING, West Virginia, May 11.-Factional struggles are the fea- lures of the West Virginia primary to be held in this state tomorrow
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
ANNEXATION PROTESTED

GENEVA, May 1l-Haile Selas- sic bitterly protested to Mussolini's annexation of Ethiopia to the League of Nations as the session opened here today.
 A direct communication from the former Emperor from his ex- ile seat in Jerusalem vehemently protested the deerees issued Satur- day night by Premier Mussolini. Selassie asked the League of Ma tions to stand firm on the question
 PARTIAL CONCENTRATION
 ROME, May ll--Premier Musso- lini today ordered a partial demob- ilization of the principal classes he called to the colors for the war on Ethiopia
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11

ROME. May 11-Premier Ben ito Mussolini, after fifteen centur- ies, has proclaimed the restoration of the Roman Empire of the Caes- ars, decreeing total Italian Sover- eighty over conquered Ethiopia and proclaiming Victor Emmanuel, his King, Emperor
 From a balcony, last Saturday night, standing in the flaming light of searchlights and flares, Premier Mussolini shouted
 The Italian people have c1eased an Empire with rhefr own oloDd. They will fertilizs 1t with their own work and defend 1t against any one with their own men"
 MARSHAL NAMED
 ROME, May ll.-General Rodolfe Graziani, Commander of Italy's Southern forces in the Ethiopian campaign, has been appointed a Marshal of Italy by King Victor Emmanuel at the recommendation of Premier Mussolini.