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The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-23

One of the musical events of the year will be the concert tonight at the Scottish Rite Temple at which the Trinity Cathedral Choir will present Ruth Lorraine Close, solo harpiSt of the Portland Symphony Orchestra, and Lola Mae Alexan- der, talented local soprano, who also, has Portland as the back round of much of her career as a musician.
 High praise of Miss Close as a harplst from critics who have heard her in concerts in New York, Lon don and Paris have prepared Ju- neau for something very special in the way of music tonight. The critics of the New York American said, following her concert in New York, that Miss Close displayed a fine talent, brilliant and precise technique and a charming style of interpretation
 The program arranged for this evening is varied and will present modern compositions as well as the classics.
 In her two groups of songs, Mrs. Alexander will sing with a harp ac- compartment.
 Tickets for the concert, which is scheduled to begin at 8:15, may be purchased at the door of the Scot tish Rite Temple.
 Mrs. Crystal Snow Jenne, director of the Trinity Cathedral Choir, has had charge of arrangements for the concert which is being given to as, sist in raising funds for the pur- chase of new organ for Trinity Cathedral.
 Reception For Miss Close
 In honor of Miss Close, there will be reception in the blue room of the Masonic Temple immediately following the concert tonight. Mem bers of Trinity Cathedral Guild, will be hosts, with Mrs. c. E. Rice, Mrs. Dan Ross and Mrs. Arthur Fox the committee in charge.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-23
PATHETIC STORY IS TOLD HERE BY WOMAN ADDICT
Fairbanks Matron Walks Into Marshal's Office and
 Asks She Be Arrested

Telling a dramatic and pathetic story of life under the use of drugs, Margaret E. Rodland of Fairbanks walked into the U s. MarshaTs office and demanded she be arrest ed to prevent her from doing some thing desperate" She was lodged in the Federal jail pending further
 investigation.
 Mrs Rodland, a woman about 45 years of age. told Deputy Marshal Walter Hellan that she had been living at the Gastineau Hotel for some time after coming here from Fairbanks where she had lived for two years with her husband who. she said, is a carpenter in that city. She had spent some time in the hospital, she related, and had just been out few days. While living here. she had taken more and more drugs, she related in her voluntary statement to the officer, and final ly had rendered a check for S105 to the GaStineau Hotel. She said she had no funds in the bank but want ed the money for drugs. Officers said she had also given a $500 check to a Juneau physician but that the doctor, knowing the check was worthless, had torn it up.
 T want you to take care of me before l do something desperate" Mrs. Rodland told Deputy Hel,an. Fer weeks I don't know what I have been doing. I seem to be un- der a cloud My mind is not clear"
 Officers today were attempting to contact the woman's husband in Fairbanks, and a medical examina- :, tion revealed she will need long treatment in sanatorium, author- itieS reported.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-23
TO SPEAK HERE AT
 NATIVE CHURCH
Visiting New Yorker Will Address Public Gather
 ing at 7:30 Tonight

The Rev John M. Scmernd:ke, of New York, who is here for the Presbytcry Conference. will speak at special meeting to be held at the First Presbyterian Church this evening at 7:30.
 Rev. David Waggoner, pastor of the local church, stated this morn ing that everyone is invited to hear the visiting clergyman, who gave such splendid talk at the North ern Light Presbyterian church last evening. Dr. Somerndike's speech will take the form of a special mes sage to the Indian members of the Presbyterian church.
 The First Presbyterian church choir will sing two numbers, Prayer" by Cherubini and "Spac- ious Firmament on High from "The Creation" by Haydn.
 Following the formal portion of the evening a social hour will be held with the Missionary Society serving refreshments. Mrs Anna Tonagard is president of the Mis- sionary Society
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-23
Are Appointed by
 Catholic Group
Members of Court of Little Flower Lay Plans for
 Season Activities

Bylaws were adopted and com mittees appointed to carry on the seasons work at the second meet ing of the Catholic Daughters of America, No. 1243, Court of the Little Flower, last night in the Parish Hall, Mrs. Catherine Hell Ian, President, presiding.
 Following the appointment of committees, Mrs. Hellan announced that the groups are still open to membership and those interested can still join. Meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.
 Committees appointed last night follow:
 Publicity Rosellen Monagle Chairman; Isabell Cashen, co-work- CT.
 Altar Committee-Mrs. Margaret G. Walmsley, Chairman; Mrs. Mary McNaughton, Mrs Anna Simpkins, Mrs. Myrtle Turner, Mrs. Margaret Lennon, Mrs. Helen McAlister, Mrs. Lexie VanderLeest, Mrs. Elizabeth Metzgar, Mrs Rosalia Thibodeau, Mrs. Ruth Geyer, Mrs. Hele n Brown, Mrs. Mary Reiten, Mrs. Noreen Monagle, and Katherine Franks.
 Study Club - Mrs. Mary Troy, Chairman; Mrs. Margaret Lennon, Mrs. Mary Doogan, Mrs. Mary Iso- bel Goodman, Mrs Louise Manthey, Mrs. Helen Brown, Mrs. Mary Reit- en, Mrs. Anna Simpkins, Miss Edith Giovanetti, Miss Laura Krug, and Mrs. Loretta Heron.
 Junior work-Mrs Ruth Wenzel, Chairman.
 By-laws-Mrs. Ruth Geyer, Chair man; Mrs Loretta Heron and Mrs. Elsie Mclean.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-23
ONE IN HOSPITAL, Z JAILED AFTER K NEE BATTLE
White Man Slashed, Negroes Arrested in Lower
 Franklin St. Fight

Two negroes are in jail and a white man, Robert Clark, is in St Ann's hospital with a knife wound in his stomach as the result of an altercation on lower Franklin Street near the alley way approach to the City Dock early this morning
 Charles Waul, negro, is in the Federal jail charged with assault with dangerous weapon, and Jas per Frambo is in the City Jail, held for alleged participation in the trou- ble. Clark's condition was reported very good" this afternoon by his physician, Dr. C. c. Carter, who said the mans injuries were not ser ious
 According to Chief of Police Roy Hoffman, Clark and Frambo pre- viously had had some trouble. When they met on Lower Franklin around l a. m. today, they are reported to have gotten into further argument after Clark is alleged to have called Frambro "Rastus.
 The men decided to call a taxi and drive out of the city limits to settle the argument, the Chief learned, and as Frambro was getting into the cab blows were struck. In the melee, Frambro is alleged to have gone down. At this point, the Chief said, Waul is accused of step- ping in, allegedly with a knife, slashing Clark.
 Waul when questioned by Assist ant District Attorney George w. Folta this morning denied that he had anything to do with it, but he was lodged in jail on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon pending further investigation.
 Other witnesses were being called in the case this afternoon, Folta said
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-23
Turtle Pulls in Neck, Gets it in Neck Later

CHICAGO, Sept. 23.-Mytle's re- prieve having expired, Gustav Ber- an is serving 20 gallons of turtle soup
 Beran, tavern owner, planned Myrtle's execution for July "A so he could make soup. When Myrtle pulled in her neck the bullet, in tended for her, lodged in Beran's foot. He went to the hospital, Myrtle to solitary confinement.
 When Beran came home in a wheel chair, he had Myrtle staked in his yard, took careful aim with the rifle away from his feet, and let fly.
 The execution was perfect.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-23
Collects Used Cigarettes
 as His Sole Occupation

DECATUR, H., Sept. g Claude Beveh, 44-year-old wanderer, went to jail quietly flor investigation, but insisted his valuable" collec- tion of cigar and cigarette butts be guarded diligently by police. He said his only occupation was collecting "old snipes" contained in two ten-pound sacks-and that many had special stories behind them. He also collects matches as a hobby, he said, and had bottle full to prove it.
 Police put his specimens in lock box.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-23
o. E. 5. PLANNING
 DANCE FOR OCT. 3

Plans for their first dance of the fall season are being made by the members of the Order of Eastern Star, and date for the affair, which will be invitational has been set for Saturday, October 3, according to Mrs. Harry G. Watson. The event is being planned as one of the outstanding social affairs of the fall season.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-23
Gov. Troy, Brunelle
 Commended for Part In Strike Agreement

Appreciation of the part Gov John w. Troy and Territorial Sen ator M. E. s. Brunnelle of Cordova played in settlement of the Copper River and Northwestern Railway strike was expressed today in g radiogram received at the Cover nor's office today from T. A. Wal ters, Acting Secretary of the In terior.
 Appreciate your services anc those of Senator Brunnelle in me- diating the Copper River railway strike to the satisfactory conclus- ion reported September IT," tht Secretary's message sad
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-23
Quit Claim, Ages Old,
 Found by Scientist

ANN ARBOR, Mich, Sept. B. University of Michigan scientists on an expedition to Selucia on the Tigris found quit claim deed so iron bound" any modern lawyer would be hard put to find fault with.
 Over 2,400 years ago Shelibi, citi- zen of Babylonia, bought an "es- tate" from Nabubanapli and re- ceived for his protection the re- ceipt, or quit claim baked on a clay tablet
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-23
PAUL BROWN
 IS ON WKRC

Paul Brown, formerly,on 'lhe En- pire advertising staff, crooner over KINY and orchestra leader, is now appearing with Barney Rapp and his New Englanders at the Gib- son Hotel Roof in Cincinnati, broad casting nightly over WKRC and the Columbia network, according to a letter received by Jerry Goss. For time he was on the semi weekly program of WCPO at the Sinton Hotel.
 Before Brown was signed on reg ularly, he was tickling the worries in a Norwood, Ohio, cafe, near where his family resides
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-23
Nebraska Sheriffs Seek
 Statewide Radio Syctem

SCHUYLER, Neb., Sept. B. = Sheriffs George II. Little and John Hopkins are drafting bill for pres entation to the Legislature when it convenes next January calling for installation of a Statewide po- lice radio system.
 The bill will provide for estab- lishment of five or six regional broadcasting stations equipped to broadcast police calls to every police and sheriff's car in the State.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-23
Burn More
 Coffee

RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept 23.- Despite efforts at crop reduction, the national coffee department an- nounced it had burned 269,463 sacks of coffee, 60 kilos each, the first two weeks of July, compared with 12,729 for all of June. Total stocks burn ed since destruction began four years ago totalled 36,857,732 sacks July Is.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-23
Beavers Use Light
 to Work Overtime

JUNCTION, Texas, Sept g. - John Tanner, who operates 1,215- acre irrigataed farm near here, re- gently cut hole in a beaver dan on his place on the South Llane river.
 He placed an electric light at the point, believing beavers would not work at night to repair the dam They kept on working and filled in the hole.
 Tanner took down the light, say ing he was not going to furnish cleo tricity for beavers to work over time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-23
WILLIAMS TO SEWARD

George M Williams, bridge in- spector for the regional office of tho Bureau of Public Roads in San Francisco who has been in Juneau for some time, is leaving this af- ternoon on the Yukon for Seward and points in the Westward in connection with his work.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-23
oDp FELLOWS ATTENTION

Regular meeting of Silver Bow Lodge tomorrow night at eight o'clock. Work in the degree of Truth. Lunch will be served.
 FRANK. H. FOSTER, -adv. Noble Grand.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-23
Inventory of Huey
 Long Estate Filed

NEW ORLEANS, La, Sept. 23.- Huey Long left an estate of $153,- 58853 including insurance payable to his children. This is the inven- tory as filed by the attorney for the estate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-23
HUNGER RETURNS

Larry Burger, who has been wis., iting in the States for several weeks, returned to Juneau aboard the Yukon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-23
ATTENTION REBEKAHs

Regular meeting at the I. o. O. F. Hall Wednesday evening at eight o'clock A large attendance is de- sired. Visiting members welcome
 MILDRED CASHEN. adv. Secretary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-23

WINSOR ON VACATION
 Ivan Winsor, office engineer in the Bureau of Public Roads, is leav- ing on the Princess Louise for a months vacation in Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-23
BURFORD RETURNS

Wilbur K Burford returned on the Yukon after vacation trip of several weeks in the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-23

Try a classified-Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-23

Empire classifieds pay.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-23

Empire classlfieds pay.
The Washington times., 1936-12-22
OPPORTUNITY
FOR J0KERS

CHELSEA, Mass. Dec. %
QN.S0. - The priced charter
granted in Colonial days to 1.-THE
Spice Mill on the Marsh" leaves
the company open to practical
jokers, provided the jokerS want
to go to the bother of growing corn
in Chelsea.
For a clause in the charter calls
upon the mill owners to be ready
at all times to grind all corn Of
fered at the spice mill provided it
is grown in Chelsea.
1t is quite probable that the local
mill is the oldest plant of its kind
in the world for it has been in
continuous operation for nearly
200 years and at the present time
is operated by two great grandsons
of the original owners.
Tidewater power is still used ex-
tensively in the mill but during the
hours when tidewater power is
unavailable. electricity Is used.
The Washington times., 1936-12-22
LAVA Destroys
QUAKE VICTIMS

SAN VICENTE, El Salvador.
Dec. % Q.N.SO.-New horrors
were disclosed today as relief
workers dug in the wreckage
caused by earthquakes and vol
canic eruptions which it is feared
may have killed a thousand per
sons and is known to have injured
hundreds.
Chief of these was the diScov-
cry of the charred bodies of many
inhabitants, including wom e n
and children, who we're burned
to death as they fled from lava
flowing from a new crater which
burst into action on Mount
Vicente.
This town of some $4,000 per-
sons was destroyed, the estimate
of dead here alone being more
than 300, and seven other towns
were seriously affected which it
is feared will bring the death toll
above 1000.
trial relations manager for the
Carnegie-Illinois Steel Company,
recently called together members
of the city's vario''s service and
civic clubs, the list including the
Lions, Rotarians, the Kiwanis, ETC.,
at a luncheon which was addressed
by Walter E. Hadley, general super
intendent of the Gary plant of the
Carnegie group.
The Washington times., 1936-12-22
Navy Orders

Navy orders of the week include the
Lieutenant Commanders
Charles c. BoCkey, det. Navy Yard,
Washington. in March; to U. S. S. Whit
Francis J. Long. det. U. S. S. Idaho;
to treatment Naval Hospital. San Diego.
James c. Lough. det. Nav. Trng. Sta.
Idaho.
Philip H MacInnis, det. U. S. S. Whit,
ney in April; to Naval Dispensary. Wash
ington.
Frank f. Meyer det. subm. base, Coco
Solo, C. T., in June; to U. S. S. Cincin-
natl.
Lieutenants
Kenneth Craig, det. L s. S. Lang
ley January IL; to V. P. Sqdn II (U.
S. S. Langley.
Walter C. Dey, jr.. det. U. S. S. Lang
ley January 12; to V. P. sqdn. II F (U.
James R. Mccormick, det 18th Nav.
Dist, San Francisco, In December; to
U. S. S. Memphis.
Ralph c. johnson det. staff, Cdr.
Battleships, Battle Force, January 80;
to U. S. S. Monaghan.
Thomas E. Wright, det " P. sqdn Of
in May or June; to '. S. Sqdn. 7B C.
S. S. Yorktown).
March; to Nav. Hosp, San Diego.
William F. E. Loftin. det. Dest. Div.
80, in January; to Norfolk Nav Hosp
Portsmouth, Va.
William L. Engleman, orders December
l revoked; continue duty Nav. Hosp,
Mare Island. Cal
Oscar Schneider. det. L. s. S. Tennes-
see in March; to Dest. Div. 10.
Ensigns
Craig r. Garth, det. U. S. S. Dallas Jan
uary 4; to communication duty with C.
in G. U. s. Fleet.
Robert NJ Lee, orders November 3 re-
voked; continue duty VS. las (U. S. S.
San FranciscoJ.
Warrant Officers
Ch. Gun Hal w. Barnes, det. U. S. s.
New Mexico December 21; to Nav. Torp.
Sta. keyport, Wash.
Ch. Gun Warren F. Condit. det. U. S. g..
Houston Dec 2S; to Navy Yard, Wash
ington, D. c.
Oh. Gun. Virgil A. strunk, det U. s. s..
Whitney about December 21; to Nav.
Torp. Sta, Keyport, Wash.
Gun. Roberts Selby. det. U. s. s. Texas
December u; to u S. S. Houston.
Mach. Hugh H. Kincaid, to duty Asiatic
station
Ch. Elec. Frank H. Edwards det. Asst.
Inspr of Machy., Bath Iron Works Corp,
Bath, Me, January IS, to U. S. S West
William NJ. Benton. orders December 1
modified to duty yard dispensary, Navy
Yard, Mare Island instead Nav. Hosp,
Mare Isla%d, Cal.
The Washington times., 1936-12-22
7 SPECTACLED
THUGS SOUGHT

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-spurred
on by Police Commissioner Valen,
tine, detectives today were tracing
the movements of seven men who
were identified by Nine. Emile
Mathis, wife of the noted French
automobile magnate, as possible
suspects in the attempted robbery
her husband frustrated Sunday.
The thugs threatened the
Frenchman and his wife and at
tempted to rob her of her jewels.
Her husband disregarded the
threats of the gunmen and engaged
them in battle.
Commissioner Valentine re.
quested Nine. Mathis to look over
rogue's gallery pictures to see if
she could identify any of the thugs.
She picked seven men, but said she
could not make a positive identifi-
cation as the bandits all wore blue
SpectacleS during the attempted
holdup.
The Washington times., 1936-12-22

Departures From Normal
Accumulated excess of tempera-
ture since January l, 1886, 399.
Excess of temperature since De-
cember l, 1886, 4.
Accumulated deficiency Of pre-
cipitation since January /, 1896,
so.
Excess of precipitation since De-
cember /, 1886, 2.54.
Tide Table
High tide today at 2 a. m. and
at 2:37 p. m.
Low tide today at s:31 a. m. and
at 9:20 p. m.
High tide tomorrow at 1902 a. m.
and at 1888 p. m.
Low tide tomorrow at 9:32 a. m.
and at 1927 p. m.
The Sun and Moon
The sun rises today at 7:24 a. m.
and sets at 4:50 p. m.
The sun rises tomorrow at 7:24
a. m. and sets at 4:50 p. m.
The moon rises today at 1922
p. m. and sets at 1:02 a. m.
The moon rises tomorrow at
1859 p. m. and sets at 2:14 a. m,
TEMPERATURES
The Washington times., 1936-12-22
4 THROW SALT
FLEE|NAUT0

HARTFORD, Conn, Dec. %
G.N.SO.-Four prisoners yesterday
overpowered a guard, scaled a
fence at Hartford county jail,
held up a car and ecaped.
The prisoners we're:
Charles E. Davis, described as
a dangerous criminal who served
terms at San Quentin and Texas
State prison; John D. VasSeur, 10,
Presque Isle, Me-; Patrick P.
Longo, 20, East Hartford, and
George FitZsimmons, q, of Hart.
ford. They were being held for
trial on charges of burglary. and
theft.
The guard, Michael Connors.
said the quartet threw salt and
pepper into his eyes while they
were cleaning tables in the exer.
else yard, knocked him down,
pushed tables alongside the fence
and jumped to freedom.
Arthur j. Gerath, who was back
ing an auto. from his driveway
near the prison, was set upon by
the quartet. He told police he
was threatened with a knife as
the four pulled him from his auto
and dashed away.
The Washington times., 1936-12-22
The Weather
Forecast for Today and TomorrO,

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
District of Columbia-Fair and
slightly colder, lowest temperature
about 26 degrees tonight; Wednes-
day partly cloudy, somewhat
warmer in afternoon; gentle vari-
able winds.
Maryland-Fair, slightly colder
in east portion tonight; WedneS-
day generally fair, with rising
temperature in afternoon.
Virginia-Fair and continued
cold tonight; Wednesday partly
cloudy, with slowly rising tenn
perature.
The Washington times., 1936-12-22
REVISES
HOUSING

Public works Administrator
IckeS today announced revision
of plans for the $500, 900 Andrew
Jackson Courts low rent housing
project at Nashville, Tenn, to in
crease the capacity by more than
100 families, and change the type
of construction as a result of the
rejection of bids under original
plans.
Bids were twice rejected on the
project as originally designed be-
cause they were considered too
high. Under the revision of plans,
one and two-story group houses
have been eliminated, and the new
design calls for two-story flat con-
Struction.
Homes will be provided for 398
families, Howard A. Gray, director
of housing, said.
New bids will be called for as
soon as blue prints and Specifica-
tions are completed, shortly after
January !.
The Washington times., 1936-12-22
ORLANDO, FLA.

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA.
WEST PALM BEACH - Tropical South
Florida, Gulf Stream is closest to shore
Temperature IN seventies all winter. Write
for Booklet 10. Chamber of Commerce.
The Washington times., 1936-12-22
Army Orders

Army orders currently effective include
Officers Examination Board
Following named to board to meet
January II. for purpose of conducting
annual physical examination of officers
COlOnels
Alexander Murray. NJ NJ. c. (presi'
dent).
Lieutenant Colonel
Leigh c. Fairbank, D. C.
Majors
Oramel H. Stanley, NJ. c.. James P.
Crawford, NJ G.; Charles G. Souder, M
John ]. Mccormick, NJ. c.; Stanley G.
Odom. M G.; James b owen. NJ. c.;
David L. Robson, M. C.
Captains
Eugene W. Billick, NJ. c.; Reuel E.
Hewitt, NJ. C.; Clifford A. Best. NJ. c.;
Robert F. Bradish, NJ. c.; Harold w.
GlattlX NJ. C.; RawIey E. Chambers,
NJ. C,
The members will report at p. m.
Friday, January s, for organization.
Dental Examination Board
The following board is appointed to
meet in Panama Canal Dept. to examine
officers of the Dental Corps directed to
report to the board:
Lieutenant Colonel
Robert B. Tobias, D. c.; Brantley 1.
Eewsom, D. C.
Captain
ROBERT j. Wilson, NJ. G.
OTHER ORDERS
Colonel
"a Alfred H. Hq%bleyc; A. C.: duty with
January Is.
Majors
William v Andrews A. c., duty with
Org, Res 4th c. A, Chapman Field,
Florida
Robert NJ. carswell. c. A. c.. Rich
mond' Va; to duty with Org. Res, Sd
Fred S. Byerly. Inf, to retirement for
disa bility, December 81.
Wilton B. Persons. S. c., duty with
Albert F. Vaughan, Chaplain, Barks-
dale Field, Pa; to Hawaii, April 29.
Captain
=. Robert M. Eichelsdoerfer, Cav, to re-
tirement for disa bility, December 81.
First Lieutenants
Charles Lewis. Inf" Denver; to FIT.
William b. Willis NJ. M c., to Sta.
Hosp Ft. Sam Houston, Texas.
Second Lleutenants
John H Dilley. Inf, FIT. Wright,
Wash; to philippines, April ..
The Washington times., 1936-12-22
East Coast Strikers
Seek Aid of Locals

NEW YORK, Dec. % G.N.S0.
The battle over longShoremen, on
the East Coast on whose support
depends the success of the mari
time strike, shifted today from
the waterfront to the meeting
halls of the longshoremen's union.
The strike strategy committee
apparently has abandoned its plan
to WOO the longShoremen on the
docks, and instead will attempt
to persuade individual locals to
join the walkout.
In the only strike referendum
thus far held by longshoremen the
result is in dispute.
Joseph P. Ryan, president of the
international Longshoremen's AS.
sociation, bitter opponent of the
strike, declares that the vote by
three Baltimore locals was unani,
mouSly against striking.