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The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14
PROMINENT NATIVES
 ARRIVE HERE FROM
 HOME AT KLAWOCK

William Benson, son of the late
 Chilkoot Jack Benson who won fame in the days of '98 when he guided white men over the Chil- koot Pass in their seadch for gold. arrived in Juneau on the North Sea from his home in Klawock. Benson. who came to Juneau for medical attention, was accompanied by his wife
 Though he has the honor of beng a leader among his people, William Benson, an Eagle, refused his posi- tion as heir of his tribe. His fa-
 ther's ancestors were Ravens, and
 among his tribesmen his position
 would be that of an aristocrat. How ever, to Benson, this tribal aristoc-
 racy came second to his belief that what his people really needed was Christianity. He became mission ary among them and later joined
 the Salvation Army in which he i:
 now an Adjutant.
 Mrs. Benson, who is a great in- spiration to him in his Spiritua work, assists him in conducting g store in Klawock.
 Miss Cora Benson, who lives ir
 Juneau, is cousin of William Ben. son and a niece of Chilkoot Jack.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14
MexiCO'S JObIess
 United and Seek
 Government Aid

MEXICO, D. F., Oct. 14.-Mex- ico's jobless are following the lead of those who have jobs, and organ izing.
 A new group called the Bloc o1 Unemployed Workers of the Federal District recently petitioned Presi- dent Lazaro Cardenas for help, de- claring i've have organized to form single unit that will demand the social justice to which we are en- titled"
 Heading the syndicate of the idle" as 1t was promptly dubbed, is Manuel Montiel Blancas, as secre- tary general. tOher officers are secretaries of labor, of the treasury and of the exterior.
 In the petition to President Car denas, the bloc said it considered unemployment due to patent lack of economic balance caused, among other things, by failure to develop new sources of wealth."
 There are various sources o1 wealth." it continued, that witt the initiative of the government and the collaboration of workers could resolve the problem that weighs upon us, at the same time that it would be an action toward labor's autonomy through which workers conscience of economic re- sponsibility would be shaped"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14
HOUSEWIVES PUT DEMANDS
 TO GOVERNOR
Petition to Purge State of Racketeering'' Pres
 ented to Martin

SEATTLE, oct. 14.-Leaders oi the housewives who made the pill grimage to Olympia yesterday, said they would follow up their de- mands to Gov. Clarence D. Martin to purge the State of racketeer- ing"
 Mrs. Edward Selvin, of Seattle one of the signers of the petition presented to Gov. Martin yester- day afternoon, said the delegation of several hundred women felt they had conveyed to the Governor theil idea that there is strong senti- ment on our side of the question He can give us relief, if he will It is at his doorsteps now. The women are not fooled for a minute on his responsibility"
 Mrs. Selvin said immediate plans could not be disclosed but inti. mated they would be interesting.
 Mrs. Selvin said the Governors first question was about price fix ing by monopolies, mentioned ir the petition.
 Mrs. Selvin said the members oi the committee told the Governor that by price fixing monopolie! they meant cleaning and dying laundry. milk, produce and beel industries.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14
HENRY FORD TO SUPPORT
 C0v.LAND0N
Automobile Manufacturer Issues Statement
 Gives Reasons

DETROIT, Mich, Oct. 14.-Henry Ford today formally declared he will support Gov. Alfred M. Landon for the Presidency.
 Ford, in his statement, said:
 q admire him, believe in him and I hope he is elected.
 T am not criticising the New Deal. I am only saying we have had about all the country can stand
 Prom the beginning, the New Deal has been assisted by the worst form of capitalism in an effort to destroy competition in this coun- try. That sort of capitalism joins Communism at that point too, to destroy competition
 Anybody who expects something for nothing is all the better for being disappointed.
 What disturbs me is that the New Deal is now making to workmen the same impossible promises it made to the business men.
 T doubt if the American me chanics are going to regard $15 a month, 25 years from now, as very much of social security. Pretend ing to create security for a selected class in an insecure system, is a cruel joke, especially when you take their money for it.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14
ALAST, STEAMSHIP CO.
 ANNOUNCES ITS SCHEDULES

SEATTLE, Oct. IA. = With the threat of Ire maritime strike lifted, shipping companies today began re- arranging their schedules in view of the truce to October 25. Sailings, posted after the last truce. which expired tomorrow, includes the sail ing of the Northwestern during this afternoon and the Cduna to- night.
 The future Alaska sailings are as follows:
 Steamer Alaska on October 22 and Yukon on October 29 for Southeast and Southwest Alaska ports
 After these sailing dates the fleet goes back to the regular schedule, the Alaska sailing Saturday, No- vember T, Yukon, Saturday. No- vember IA and Alaska again on Sat- urday. November 2l.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14
Anchorage Says Ducks Have Not
 Started South
Westward Sportsmen Are Aroused Over Suggestion
 of Closed Season, SEE.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct. IA The reported move of Southeast AL aska sportsmen for closed duck season has aroused Anchorage hun- ters, who contend there are more ducks than in many years this sea- son. The ducks have not started south because of the late fall, sports men here declare.
 A plan has been put forward here to call an open meeting soon to dis cuss the situation and take action
 Report from Anchorage comes fol- lowing the report from the Alaska Game Commission two days ago that there is shortage of ducks in Southeast Alaska and some hunters had suggs cd that a closed season for severa ! years might be the an- swer to build up the supply of ducks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14
CURTAIL POWER OF EXECUTIVE,
 URGES LAND0N
Republican Nominee Makes Address to Shivering
 Outdoor Crowd

DETROIT, Mich, oct. 14.-Gov- ernor Alfred M. Landon last night told a shivering outdoor throng here that the New Deal is taking the first steps toward destroying Rights and liberties of the peo- ple," that it represented threat to American Democracy
 Landon pledged himself, if elect ed, to recommend the repeal of all acts giving autocratic powers to the executive" The Republican nominee asserted that there was a concentration of power in the hands of President Roosevelt which Americans cannot ignore" and which he believed unnecessary and unwise. Our governments first duty is to protect us from abuses of concentrated power, whether that power be public or private. Pro- lection against abuse of private power is vigilant insistence that free competition be preserved Pro- lection against abuse of public pow CT is vigilant insistence on the rights of our citizens under the Consti- tuition"
 At another point in his speech Landon said This country's neec is not a government that attempts to direct and manage our lives This country's need is a government that will protect our rights and fos- ter American initiative, energy anc frugality."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14
As Mid,vest Goes, So Goes
 Election, Pdrties Noting
 m for Fight Haue 4 greed
By BYRON PRICE Chiet of Bureau, The Associated Press, Washington.

Words hardly could tell plainer story than that presented by the October itineraries of the two prin- cipaf candidates for President.
 Unless-as some believe-the out come of the election was settled long in advance, what Messrs. Roosevelt and Landon do during this calendar month will settle it.
 What they are doing, as with one accord, is to concentrate their ef- forts on the north central section of the country which lies between the two great mountain ranges. There will be a few brief excur- sions elsewhere, but perhaps nine tenths of the pressure from now on will be applied to tEe midwest.
 Seldom in past campaigns has a situation been so clearly defined. In the South and Far West, the Democrats regard themselves as se- cure. In New England and most of the East, the Republicans count the battle won. But from Ohio to Colorado, across the whole expanse of the inland plain, furious action testifies to the concern of both party camps.
 In all of that section there is not a single state in which either side is ready to abandon hope.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14
TyphoOn Death List Mounting
 in Philippines
Over 400 Are Reported to Have Lost Lives, 600
 Reported Missing

MANILA, Oct. 14.-The death list in the typhoon has jumped to 40e and little hope is held out for COG others reported missing in the San Narcisco District ot zambalese Pro- vince, northwest of here.
 It is reported that 150 miners were trapped and drowned by wall of water sweeping down upon them as they were crossing a river.
 Forty-two members of the crew and passengers were lost when the Interisland motorship Sugbu sank off Siquijor Only Is were rescued There were no whites aboard the vessel at the time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14
INCREASE NOTED
 IN PAINT SALES

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14.-Total sales for the month of July in the paint, varnish, and lacquer indus tries amounted to $33,919,137, &C., cording to sales reported to the Department of Commerce by 57e establishments.
 For the first seven months of 1886 sales totaled $223, ,710,582, as compared with $l98920,s88 in the same period of 1885. The month of July 1885 showed sales amount ing to $28,975, ,289.
 The 1886 July total includes $13,- 205, ,805 in trades sales and $10,- 286,928 in industrial sales. Two hundred and thirty-five establish ments reported unclassified sales amounting to $l0,526,404.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14
ADJUTANT GETS
 ENOUGH BEAR ! OIL FOR BATH
Portland Doctor to Be We'll Supplied as Result of
 Legion-EmpireQ Query

"I got enough bear oil to give that guy a bath"
 Y This was the. substance of hur- ried sos report sent out this morning by Legion Adjutant George Gullufsen. following report in The Empire of yesterday that the Adju- tant just had to find bear with a half point of oil to send to a dis tressed comrade in Portland, Ore.
 Hardly had The Empire appeared on the streets last evening, when the Adjutant was deluged with calls from people who could supply lit tie bear oil Following The Empire radio news report of the Adjutant polishing up his flintlock, more tele- phone calls poured in on the Ameri- can Legion official.
 T don't know whether they were just afraid of what might happen if got out in the woods with the old blunderbus or what" remarked the Adjutant, but I want to thank, on behalf of Afford John Bradford Post and myself, all the folks who so kindly came to the rescue, so we can send some bear oil to the com- rade in Portland"
 Dr. Douglas Anderson in the De- kum Building in Portland had writ ten the Legion post for half pint of bear oil to treat an ear ilment.
 What's that?" asked a curious stander-by of the Adjutant.
 That replied the Adjutant, lis harpoon. Some bird may write in and want some whale oil.'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14
REALTY BOARD
 URGES REPAIRS
 TO PROPERTIES

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Oct. IA As the result of 8 survey which showed a lack of housing units for POO families recently transferred here, the Real Estate Board is urg- ing property owners to avail them selves of the Modernization Credit Plan of the Federal Housing Ad- ministration and repair their prop critics.
 The survey showed only 300 va cancies in the city, including apart ments. Many of these were unfit for occupancy, but the authorities who made the survey announced that relatively small repairs would put them in livable condition.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14
Bette Davis Is Naughty Gir|'
American Actress Restrain. ed from Appearing,
 British Stage

LONDON, Oct. 14.-Bette Davis. well-known American actress, was called rather naughty young lady who wants more money" in the Kings Court during arguments to- day over her contract with Warner Brothers.
 The characterization was made by Sir Patrick Hastings, representing Warner Brothers, who obtained a temporary injunction to restrain Bette from appearing on the Brit ish stage or in British film produc- tons without the consent of War ner Brothers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14
CRISIS AGAIN
 INVERTED WHEN TIME EXTENDED
Employers, Unions Agree to Continuing Agreement
 Until October 26
SHIPS WILL REMAIN,
 REGULAR SCHEDULE
Association Accepts With out Res erva t ions
 Union Conditionally

SAN FRANCISCO, Call, Oct. 14.-Maritime Unions of the Pacific Coast last night conditionally agreed to an ex- tension of the 15-day water front truce, to have ended to- morrow, after the Employers Association announced accep- tance without reservations"
 The Maritime Unions, through their negotiations committee, advised the Fed eral Maritime Commission in Washington, they are willing to extend the truce from Oc- t0ber 15 to October 26 Eff your Commission can assure the same will be fruitful"
 No reply to this conditional acceptance has as yet been released. It is assumed that Ethe Commission will accept 1t.
 Full Responsibility
 In internationally accepting the truce extension prior to the action of the unions, the Employers Association ad- vised the Maritime Commis- sion they now considered your Commission is assum- ing full sponsi b ility in bringing about a permanent solution without interruption of commerce"
 Commissions Demands
 The action for further extension of the truce. followed the request by the Maritime Commission to the ship owners and unions to continue operation until the Commission could complete an investigation. The Maritime Commission said it expected operations to continue and both sides were reminded that the first obligation of each in this emergency is to the public Hamlefs Views
 Admiral Harry G. Hamlet, mem Der of the Commission. is leaving Washington for here today. In Washington, he said:
 "The Commission proposes to use to the fullest extent of its powers and authority, both legal and mor- al. to prevent the threatened strike and catastrophe. Therefore. the Commission is undertaking the in- veS.igation to determine the merits of the various questions involved and upon completion. and without delay, will announce its findings"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14
WIND STEALS
 S5,0OO COLD

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Oct. A. This city now knows what be- came of $5,000 worth of gold leaf that once adorned the dome of the City Hall. Investigation showed 1t had been gradually chipped off by the wind.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14
SOURDOUGH OF ALASKA
 PASSES AWAY, SEATTLE

George L. Lacy. aged TO, retired farmer and Alaska sourdough, died recently and his funeral was held in Seattle. He came to the north in the gold rush of '97, resided in Dawson four years and in Nome for eleven years before returning south.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14
britiSIler Walks
 to Forget Love

LONDON, Oct. 14.-Nat Mercer, rejected lover. put women behind him-by taking a 1,50O-mile walk around the English coast.
 "Walking's good exercise" Nat explained. Tt takes your mind off things. There's the sun, the air, the open road--and consola- tion."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14
U. s. CONSUL DIES, LONDON

WASHINGTON, Oct. IA. The State Department announces the death at London of Alfred Cam eron. United States Consul there. He was 43 years of age and his home address was Seattle, Wash.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14
APA TO PAY
 g DIVIDEND

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Oct. IA The Alaska Packers Association will pay g regular quarterly dividend on November 2 to stockholders of record of October 31.
 The California packing corpora ton will get about 80 per cent of the payment which totals $ll5,l06.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14
'NoRBECK IS TO
 CAST HIS VOTE
 FOR ROOSEVELT
5. X. Way, Former COP National Committeeman
 Is Also for F. D. R.

REDFTELD, South Dakota, Oct. 14.-wnited States Senator Peter Norbeck, Republican, and s. K. Way, former COP National Com mitteeman for South Dakota, joint ly announced in statement to- day their intention to not only vote for President Franklin D. Roosevelt, but also urged every body to support him.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14

A bill designating as a holiday what is now Labor Day was approved June 26, 1894, by President Cleve- land after agitation began in 1882
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14
OFF WITH WAR RISKS

LONDON, Oct. 14-Lloyds Under writers announced this afternoon they will no longer write war risk on land in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The decision is due to the unsettled European state. they said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14
CENTER ON MIDWEST

It may be, of course, that one party or the other is mistaken about it's claims elsewhere. Certain ly the Democrats mean to keer pounding away in Pennsylvania New York and some other eastern states, and the Republicans will continue their campaign in earnest in some of the Far Western and border states.
 But New York and Pennsylvania not only lie in that eastern com mercial and financial section where such bitter opposition to MT. Roos- evelt has developed, but their Pres idential traditions are deeply Re publican. It may be they are good Democratic bets this year, yet there is no Democrat who is willing tc risk everything on either of these states. The Democratic managers mean to get what they need in the Midwest, if possible.
 Similarly, in the Far West, the hopes of the Republicans face re- cord of overwhelming Democratic majorities, plus the fact that this years registration figures show wide margins for the Democrats The Republican managers find theil outlook in the Midwest far more worthy of attention and effort.
 So into the Midwest moves tho greatest show on earth, with all its flags and banners, all it's ballyhoc and money-bags. If the good peo- pie of the plains are in mood te hbe stirred by tongue or pen, they may as well be prepared for 6 season of hysteria.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14
MOVE TOWARD MADRID

LONDON, Oct. 14.-According to unofficial advices the Spanish in- surgents are attempting to ap- proach Madrid but are meeting with most stubborn resistance. Sev- eral Government planes are re- ported to have brought down rebel planes intending to drop propa- ganda over the capital city.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14

DOW, JONES AVERAGES
 The following are todays Dow Jones averages: industrials 175.57 down .72; rails 59.89, up .04; util- ities 34.73, down .O8.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14
BLOCKADE OF PORTUGAL IS
 DEMAND NOW
Soviet Union Calls on Brit. ish, French Navies
 to Act

MOSCOW, Oct. 14.-The Soviet Union today demanded the estab- lishment of a virtual blockade of Portugal by the British and French navies to halt supplies of arms and ammunition for the Spanish in surgents. This was disclosed here late this afternoon.
 The demand was made to Lord Plymouth, Chairman of the Non Intervention Comm ttee, now in session in London.
 The Soviet Union takes the posi- tion that blockade immediately to control all Portugal ports, is the only way to end the supply of arms to the Fascist army in Spain.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14
CLOSING PRICES TODAY

NEW YORK, Oct. 14.-Closine quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 159s, American Can 126A, American Power and Light 12, Anaconda 42%, Bethlehem Steel 739s, Calumet and Hecla 10as, Co., lumbia Gas and Electric 195s, Con- monwealth and Southern 3A, Our tiss- Wright 6A, General Motors 71h, International Harvester 893s Kennecott 52A, Simmons 44h Unit ed States Steel 76A, United Cor poration 7h, Cities Service AS Pound $4.89as.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14
STOCK PRICES TAKE ADVANCE;
 SOME LOSSES
Selling Experienced Today But Many Leaders
 Are Sent Up

NEW YORK, Oct. 14.-Selline tended to dry up the Stock Ma ket today and many issues were back on the recovery track for gains of fractions to more than one point, many reaching new five year tops.
 Moderate losses, however, were plentiful at the close.
 Transfers today totaled 1,650,- GOO shares.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-14

SMALL MAJORITIES EXPECTED
 Individually, the states in this disputed section have developed some highly interesting local sit nations.
 Tn Minnesota and Wisconsin, re-
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Evening star., 1936-03-19

critically injured when the former
fell asleep at the wheel and their
car went Of the road and dissolved
into Junk.
Doxed at Wheel.
Both his legs and one Of hers were
broken" Mrs. Gooden said. They
were moaning and carrying on
piteously."
She recalled another driver who
dozed at the wheel.
His car turned O complete somer-
sault. Fortunately, he wasn't killed
only dazed. We all thought him dead.
His car hit q tree"
Mrs. Gooden believes speed Is the
principal cause of the series Of fatal
or near-fatal accidents she has wit
messed.
more cars 90 by here at 90 and IS
than ut 20 or 50." she said. IF the
police would or could enforce the
Evening star., 1936-03-19

Star reporter killed In o crash In
December, 1894, while on his way to
Newark with gifts Of Christmas toys
for the children Of newspaper strik-
ers; Detective Sergt. Paul w. Jones,
colored, of the Washington police,
who suffered a similar fate last Satur-
day night, and q youthful student at
the University Of Maryland, whose
name Mrs. Gooden could not recall.
Mrs. Gocden saw sergt. Jones die.
Here is her story:
HE lived 1s minutes after the
crash, I'm afraid. ] could see his
eye glazing. He had o broken neck
and crushed chest. ! don't know
how 1t could have happened. His car
hit q tree just beyond our sidewalk.
That poor tree-it's all SCARED where
cars repeatedly have smashed into it.
I think he must have been ill-a heart
attack or something"
Evening star., 1936-03-19

Despite the frequency Of accidents
near her home, Mrs. Gooden has not
become hardened" to them.
'You can't get calloused about
things Of that sort" she said. II
always get sick. Dreadfully sick"
Several years ago, Mrs. Gooden
was struck by an automobile In
Philadelphia. Her sister-in-law was
killed. Mrs. Gooden and . police
man. whom they had stopped to ask
directions. were hospitalized for
weeks.
Turning on the boulevard into the
road which leads to her home, Mrs.
Goodens daughter and q boy with
whom she was riding were injured
some time ago when another car hit
theirs.
One Of the most frightful expert
ences in Mrs. Gooden's recollection is
that Of q man and his wife who were
Evening star., 1936-03-19

bodies Of automobile accident victims.
Three persons have died prac-
tically right on our front lawn" Mrs.
Gooden recalled today. II can't even
count the number that have been in
jured. I get so upset sometimes that
I can't sleep much for days at O
time. My nerves are all shaken"
The Gooden home is at 2 University
road, College Heights-beside the
Baltimore boulevard, at the top Of o
hill. The Goodens love the trees and
the altitude and the convenient
proximity to Washington, but
'I feel some times that well have
to SELL" Mrs Gooden said. I'VE don't
want TO, but we can't stand these
awful accidents right under our win
dows much longer"
Three Death Victims.
The three who died almost at the
Gooden's doorstep were: Dan deSouEa,
Evening star., 1936-03-19
LIBRARY BILLS STUDIED

Two Library Of Congress bills were
introduced yesterday by Chairman
Keller Of the House Library Commit
tee. One authorizes retirement an
nuities for persons who served as
librarians Of Congress for IS years.
The other would authorize the
librarian Of Congress to accept the
property bequeathed to the United
States by the will Of Joseph Pennell
Of Philadelphia.
Evening star., 1936-03-19

speed limit, I believe the accidents
would be reduced. there is no curve
on the boulevard here, but the cars
seem to come over the hill at ter
rife speeds. There are warning
blinker lights ut the foot, but few
seem to heed them"