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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-29
DOUBLE BILL
 NOW PLAYING
 AT CAPITOL

There is a double bill at the Cap itol Theatre tonight and tomorrow The first is Find the Witness. ' The mystery of how man com mitted murder while buried under water in a sealed casket is un- folded in Columbia's mystery-dra- ma. Featured in the cast are Charles Quigley and Rosalind Keith.
 The story tells how an enter prising newspaper reporter, played by Quigley, and young girl secre- tary, played by Miss Keith, become involved in cunning murder plot
 Also playing is Conflict the throbbing excitement of men bat tling against men; the thud of fist against flesh; the love of hand some giant for a beautiful girl; all these are woven into the Uni versal drama, Conflict" starring John Wayne and featuring Jean Rogers.
 The story, taken from Jack Lon don's unforgettable tale, The Ab- ysmal Brute" was filmed against the marvellous background of the Sierra Nevadas The splendid photogra- phy of the film reveals the grandeur of the towering trees and the ma- jestic mountains The offering pre- sents the romantic era of 1890 in California.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-29
Cruiser Chicago
 Held Liable for
 Oct. 1883 Crash
Negligence Charged to Of- fcers and Altering
 of Log

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 29.--The Circuit Court of Appeals has charg- ed United States officers of the cruiser Chicago with gross care lessness" and violation of the inter- national rules of the sea in a decis- ion in the case of the collision on October 24, 1883, between the Chi cago and the motorship Silver palm.
 Two navy men were killed in the crash. The Silverpalm was held liable in the opinion of the District Court, but is cleared of blame in the upper courts decision.
 Joseph Geary, attorney for the owners of the Silverpalm, said that the decision means probably $300,- GOO to his company.
 The decision declared that the cruiser was proceeding at a reck- less and dangerous speed through heavy fog, gave signals misleading to another merchant ship, the AL bion Star, and that entries in the Chicago's log book were altered after the crash.
 Tn a separate opinion, the court affirmed Judge Harold Louder backs decision that the Silverpalm not be entitled to limitation of lia- bilities growing out of the crash.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-29
WOMAN'S CLUB TO
 MEET ON TUESDAY

Of special importance because the October meeting was cancelled, the regular business meeting of the Ju- neau Woman's Club will be held Tuesday afternoon, with Mrs. Ray Day presiding.
 Plans will be discussed for the charity ball scheduled for Novem- Der 27. The annual essay contest will be considered, and amendments to the local and Federal constitutions will be discussed Action will be con- sidered relative to the Juneau Re- creation Center and swimming pool project.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-29
SAILORS WHO TOOK
 TOTEMS GET SIX
 MONTHS SUSPENDED

Albert Rambeau and Hugh James, charged with the theft of two to- tenn poles from Sitka, were given suspended sentences of six months each in U s. Commissioner Felix Gray's court this morning when they pleaded guilty. The suspen- sion was expected to enable the two men to catch up with the North Sea of which they are members of the crew and resume their jobs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-29
BAKERY SALE IS
 SET TOMORROW
 BY CHAPELADIES

The Cnapeiac,cs cf the Northern Light Presbyterian Church are hold ing a bakery sale at the Aux Bay store tomorrow, beginning at Il am. and continuing throughout the day.
 Proceeds from the sale will be de- voted to work at the new Chapel by the Lake Members of the Chapel adies have been assisting in vari- ous ways in furnishing the Chapel, and the sale is scheduled to make possible many more needed improve ments.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-29
JUNEAU INDIAN IS HELD FOR TAKING
 STODDARD CAR

William Watson, Juneau Indian longshoreman, was arrested this morning by Deputy Marshal Will liam Markle for taking the car of William Stoddard from Willough- by Avenue night before last and wrecking it on the Thane road Ar raigned in Commissioners Court this afternoon, he pleaded guilty to drunken driving and was sentenced to seven months in jail.
 Watson was suffering from se- were cuts, officials said. Blood was found all over the inside of the Stoddard machine when it was
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-29
MUMPS AND FLU STILL
 PREVALENT IN DOUGLAS

Mrs. William E. Feero is one of the latest victims of the humps which has been prevalent here for the past couple of months and is reported quite ill. Her daughter Myrtle is likewise confined to her home on account of the flu. Mrs. H. L. Cochrane is also another vic tim of the humps who has been confined to her home for several days.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-29
HOSPITAL WORKER FINDS TOMORROW'S
 DINNER IN STREET

It isn't case of the early bird gets the worm. but an instance of when an early hospital assistant gets the duck, two ducks, in fact, according to the report of w. L. Torrell.
 MT. Torell was going to work at ' a. m. today to take over duties of the second floor at St. Ann's Hospital when he found two recent ly shot ducks in the middle of Gold Street, near the hospital.
 Unless the unfortunate hunter calls for the birds before midnight, MT. Torell is having duck dinner tomorrow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-29
HONOR ROLL FOR
 SIX WEEKS SCHOOL

The following students have been named for the honor roll during the first six weeks of school which has just ended Special Honor Roll-Albert Sa- vikko, AAAA; Barbara Gilman, AAAA.
 Honor Roll = Hjalmar Savikko, ABBB; George Stragier, ABBB; Helen Edwards, AAAB; Lois Ann Gilman, AAAB. Honorable Mention-Grace Pu- sich, BBBB; Gordon Wahto, ABBC; David Krsul, ABBC.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-29
) 0 U c |. A s N E W s
HALLOWEEN PARTY TONIGHT

Douglas students will celebrate Halloween with a party in the Gov ernment school this evening when the high school boys will be the honor guests and the high school girls the hostesses. Dancing square dances, under the direction of Mrs Davis, and games are planned for Refreshments will be served.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-29
ELLMANs MOVING

The new residence for MT. and Mrs. Jack Ellman, situated on Fourth street which has been under construction for the last three months, is now ready for their oc- cupancy and they expect to move into the house tomorrow. They have been living in one of the Runquist apartments.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-29
CARD PARTY TONIGHT

The public is invited tonight to a Halloween card party to be given by the Douglas Island Womans Club in the social rooms of the Episcopal Church.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-29
RUZICH IMPROVING

Frank Dempsey" Ruzich who went south for treatment of tuber- culosis about three months ago is getting along fine in sanitarium near Seattle, having gained about 20 pounds in weight, according to recent word received here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-29

Keep an extra supply of powder puffs on hand. Powder cannot be spread on as easily with a puff that is too soiled.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-29

Keep your addresses filed in note book Then when Christmas comes you won't have that last-minute rush and hunt.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-29

Telegraph Hill, famous San Fran cisco landmark, is so called because in early days news of ships arrival was flashed from its summit by heliograph.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-29

found just below the Union Oil Company station. yesterday morn ing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-29

The net public debt of the Unit ed States at the end of the calendar year 1886 was $32, ,501 ,000 900.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-29

Half the menus in London seem to be printed in French.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-29
DUPREE IN HOSPITAL

City Marshal Robert Dupree has been confined to his bed since Tuesday with severe swelling of his jaw. Although feeling 8 little early this morning, he later suffered a relapse and was taken by ambulance to the hospital ir, I,1tnnn1, fn,. traa finnn1nt
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-29

Today's News Today.-Empire
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1937-04-23

struggled stupendously to find some
thing to say to Jean.
She stumbled down the path beside
him, keeping her head turned away.
Jean tried the effect Of an extra
quarter Of an inch On. the eyebrow
line and sat back studying herself in
tently in the glass. Such a look Ma
poleon must have worn when he threw
In the last of the reserves at Waterloo.
Not bad. And she must get some
of that purple eye-shadow with the
gold flakes in it. Even a pink and
brown, curly-haired little thing could
look sophisticated if she went about
she'd bought that backless red velvet
instead Of the brown tulle that was
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1937-04-23

by. Special Advancement With The
Chicago Tribune-New York News Syndicate
Incorporated
Copyright: 1887: By Edwin Muller
PART ONE
A RESOLUTE COURAGE QUELLS
A RECKLESS NERVE AND
AVERTS A MATRIMONIAL
CATASTROPHE.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1937-04-23
FOR SALE

j. w. JEWELL PROPERTY, Joining
townsite of Libby, Mont, for sale. Eight
acres of land with running water and fenced.
Elght-room modern house. large barn, large
woodshed and garage, room for three cars.
Price $4,000. MRS. ]. W. JEWELL, 604 Sec
one avenue east, Kalispell. Montana.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1937-04-23

RUSSELL PRINTS
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1937-04-23

GARDEN SEED AND PLANTS
GARDEN PLANTS-Cabbage and Gel
cry, 80 cts. per 100; tomatoes, cauliflower,
l.25. Peppers, Strawberries, asters. pansies,
marigold, petunias, etc. Guaranteed seeds.
Free booklet. BALZHISER'S, D-ummond, Mont.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1937-04-23

FOR SALE AT A Low FIGURE and
on easy terms, good business block in
Choteau, consisting of store rooms and apart
ments. Write FRARY g. Great
Falls, Montana.
The daily independent., 1937-08-09
Gus Geraris Goes
On Visit to His
Old Home

The return of Nick Paulos from
visit to his old home in Greece
has sent a wave of homesickness
through the personnel of the Cen
tral cafe, and Gus Constantine
Geraris of the staff, leaves today
on similar visit. Gus WIN sail
from New York Saturday aboard
the Italian liner Vulcania and will
make the trip through the Medi-
terranean, stopping at the Azores,
Lisbon, Gibraltar, Algiers, Paler-
mo and Naples before landing at
the port of Athens. From the lat
ter place a few hours train ride
will take him to his village of Der
venion in Corinth, for a visit to
his mother, two sisters and a bro
ther, whom he has not seen for
81 years.
Gus left his home at the age of
Is aboard British ship and sail
ed the oceans of the world before
coming ashore at Charleston in
1920, having been in business at
Norfolk, Lynchburg and New York
before coming here over four years
ago. He plans to return in go days.
The daily independent., 1937-08-09
Jr. C.. OF C.. In
Here
President of State Or
ganizatiOn Writes for
Information

Indications that the North Car
olina Junior Chamber Of Com
merce is planning to organize a
Junior Chamber in Elizabeth City
are contained in q letter received
by Mayor Jerome B. Flora from L.
Spruill Thornton, of WinSton-Sal-
EN-. president Of the State organl-
zation.
Mr.. Thornton requested Mayor
Flora to furnish him With the
the names of between twenty and
twenty-five of the outstanding
Young men in Elizabeth City be-
tween the ages of 18 and 35, and
asked that the list contain the
names of the young men who are
prominent professionally, polltl-
cally and financially in the COM
munity.
In a. subsequent letter, received
here yesterday, MIR. Thornton stat
ed that. ultimately. the idea OF Or
ganizing a Junior Chamber OF
Commerce in Elizabeth City is the
goal.
Elizabeth City has never had a
Junior Chamber of Commerce, the
nearest approach to such an Or
Continued on Page Ihree'
The daily independent., 1937-08-09
Bill Opposed
BY Coast
Guards
Officers of C. G.. Are
Afraid of ''Plucking
Board" Bill

CoaSs Guard officers here
frowned yesterday when they
learned that the Senate on Sat-
urday passed and sent to the
House a bill setting up a selectlve
retirement system for Coast
Guard officers.
The bill would require the Sec
re. ary Of Treasury to assemble a
three-men personnel board each
year to select officers to be re-
tired or placed out of the line OF
promotion. The purpose OF the
bill, as set forth by Coast Guard
officials in Washington, is to
weed out the least efficient men
in The service and to make more
room for promotions in the upper
brackets.
Coast Guard officers here and
Continued on Page Three)
The daily independent., 1937-08-09
Local Youth Has
Close Shave
In Wreck
Clarence Gregory to
Be Tried In Williams.
ton This Morning

Williamson, Aug. 0.-Clarence
Gregory, "a, Of Elizabeth City,
and Miss MargareS Upton, age Is,
of Edenton, had a narrow escap-
ed when the 1886 Oldsmobile
coach in which they were riding
turned over Saturday afternoon
about three o'clock about four
miles from here on the Williams
ton washington highway, near
the "Old Mill Inn.
The left rear tire blew out as
Gregory was going around the
curve at high rate of speed,
turning the car over with the
wheels up, in a ditch on the right
side Of the road.
Miss Upton was thrown from
the car, through the broken door,
and remained unconscious for
about an hour, however, she suf-
fered only minor scratches on the
nose and arm.
The young man received a cash
Continued on Page Three)
The daily independent., 1937-08-09
Girl :Horse,Uhips' Man
Who Gossiped About Her
Father Ties Him to a Tree
While Daughter Yields
a Wire Cable

New Orleans, Aug. 8. -U.D-
Diminutive, bruised and limping
Oscar Kay, 47-year-old WPA
worker who was tied to a tree and
"horsewhipped" as gossip" to-
night promised to file charges
against Alfred Willis, Sr., Sc, and
his 17-year-old daughter, Louise
Willis.
He charged that the girl flogged
him with a wire cable, while a
crowd looked on without interfer-
ing.
Police found Kay prone and
moaning in a sparsely settled Sec
tor off the lakefront late Satur-
day. He told them that Alfred Will
lis, Jr., 28-year- old lifeguard, CALI
ed him from his house to explain
alleged gossip about Louise.
Kay denied spreading stories,
and was informed by young Will
lis that a WPA watchman had re-
ported the conversation in ques-
ton. Finally, he volunteered to go
to the Willis home and straight
en- it out"
A block or two from Kay's home,
the elder Willis and Louise ap-
preached. Kay said Willis knock
ed him down.
Then the old man got an old
Continued on Page Three)
The daily independent., 1937-08-09
Work Started
On Marine
Station
Owners of Shipyard
Building Service Sta
ton for Boats

Construction began Saturday at
the shipyard property on River
side on what is expected to be one
of the finest marine service sta
tions on the Atlantic seaboard.
The service station, which is be-
ing erected by the shipyard own
ers for the accommodation Of the
increasing number Of yachts and
other pleasure craft coming thru
Elizabeth City each year, will be
situated on an ell at the end OF a
pier jutting out into the river from
the eastern end of the shipyard
property. The pier will be around
ITS feet long, and the ell will be
100 feet wide and "a feet deep.
There will be a house on the ell,
and a man will be on duty at all
times to serve vessels in need OF
gasoline and oil supplies.
This marine filling station, when
completed, will be the largest, most
complete and most convenient on
the local waterfront and one of
the largest between New York and
Florida. 1t will be completed in
ample time for the annual fall mi
grafton of pleasure craft to the
South.
Meanwhile, work is being rush.
ed on a second-story addition to
the shipyard office on Riverside.
The present office has been out
grown for some time.
The daily independent., 1937-08-09
Cotton Report
Is Awaited In
The Southland
Official Government Crop
Forecast Is Announced
This Morning

New Orleans, Aug. 8. -(U.R)-
Southern farmers, already seeking
a price peg for their declining
market, tonight anxiously awaited
the governments official cotton
crop forecast tomorrow which may
juggle millions of dollars on a ner-
vous market.
Dixie agricultural leaders, not
content with a price currently
around II cents a pound, hurried
to Washington to get federal as
surance of at least IL cents or
more for producers.
What the outcome may be and
what will affect the future of the
market depends upon the esti-
mated yield and the promised pay
mentS.
Most market traders were even
ed up for the estimate at 10 a. m.
CST. Private estimates of the new
crop have averaged slightly above
Is 100000 bales. If the first two
figures of the announcement are
Continued on Page Three)
The daily independent., 1937-08-09
TyrreII Man Shoots
Self Through
The Head

Columbia, Aug. 8-The body OF
Spencer Simmons, with the top
of his head blown off and a shot
gun lying across his body was
found Friday afternoon on the
old Gum Neck road near the Jess
Cooper place. A coroner's jury
pronounced it suicide.
MIR. Spencer had spent Thurs
day night away from home and,
upon his return Friday, had clean
ed his gun and later bought shells
from the Richmond Cedar Works
commissary. Two reports were
heard about 2 o'clock Friday af-
ternoon and the body was found
a few minutes later. His watch
had stopped at LAT.
Mr.. Simmons had recently sold
some climber and had just receiv-
ed pay for work done in the
spring on the farm of j. G. Ca
hoon at Gum Neck. 1t was known
that he had money tied up in a
black wallet on Thursday. The
wallet was not found and only
two nickles in money were found.
1t is the general opinion that he
was robbed of his money Thurs
day night and had brooded over
the loss.
Mr.. Simmons was a native of
Frying Pan and had lived for the
past two years with his sister,
Mrs. Silas Cowell at Gum Neck.
Burial services were conducted
Saturday morning at Frying Pan
The daily independent., 1937-08-09

New York, Aug. 8.-(Un-A 49-
vear-old ex-convict has confess
ed to the brutal Staying and at
tempted criminal assault OF Paula
Magagna, eight-year-old girl
whose nude body was found IN the
cellar of her Brooklyn home Aug
/ police said today.
The former convict, who police
said was Lawrence Marks, was ar
rested last night after authorltleS
were notified that man OF MS
description had been molestlng
small children. He had been SouglC
since Aug. 3, when woman told
police he was the man who had
become familiar with her eight
vear-old daughter.
Marks was formally charged
with homicide after nearly lo
hours of questioning. The COMES
sion was obtained, police said' al
ter Marks had denied repeatedly
The daily independent., 1937-08-09
.ebel Revolt
, Persistent
ak In Spain
port, of Bickering Be-
tween Francois Men
and Italians

aoud. Aug. 8.-tU.P-Semi-
"a. government sources re-
ID today from Andalusia that
Than 500 men were killed in
pg.s.ng of Spanish insurgent
rs and soldiers who refused
G-ender their best barracks
alan troops.
.a1glsts Spanish Fascists)
with the Italians, the re-
sa.c and besieged the re-
rs n the barracks. Later the
NJ spread to the bull ring,
Moors were said to have
d IL the revotV.
Mo-rll, the statement con-
O. hand bombing and bay
L. were needed to prevent
ISL troops from deserting to
republican army.
10 >.tuation was so delicate
~Eger garriSons were sent to
e out when workers at NAL
'on,nued on Page Three)
The daily independent., 1937-08-09
Er-Conuict Confesses
Killing Young Girl

he had anything to do with the
crime.
Detectives continued the queS-
tioning and at a. m. Marks sign
ed the confession, according to po-
lice. He told of meeting the little
girl near a subway station and
asked her where she lived.
II then asked her if she knew
where the gas meters were in her
cellar, and she said yes, the
confession continued.
The statement told of how the
man and girl went to her nome
and down into the basement.
I'VE entered the hallway and
went down into the cellar, II
said. Il was in back of her ana
when we got down where the gas
meters were she said up there
pointing to them.
Il did not grab her then but
Continued on Page Three)
The daily independent., 1937-08-09
Barkley, Minton and
SchWellenbach
Standbys
Sen. Pat Harrison
Mississippian Votes Often
Against the Admins
ton Now

Washington, Aug. 8. -(U.R-
President Roosevelt, faced with
greater opposition among his SEN
ate leaders than any president
since Taft, approaches the end of
the current congressional session
depending on one old-timer and
two comparative newcomers to
fight his battles in the upper
chamber.
The old-timer is Senate Major
ity Leader Alben w. Barkley, D.,
KY. elected by one-vote margin
over Sen. Pat Harrison, D., Miss,
who has cooled toward the admin
istration. The newcomers - still
theoretically in the sophomore
class are Sens. Lewis B. SchWel-
ienbach, D., Washn., and Sherman
Minton, D., Ind.
Harrison Loses Out
BY all the rules of seniority, had
the party not been so seriously
split over the supreme court is
Continued on Page Three)
The daily independent., 1937-08-09
Insurance Ruling
May Bring More
Yachts Here

New marine insurance regula-
tions for pleasure craft are apt
to work in favor of Elizabeth City
as a lay-over point for yachts on
their way to Florida. 1t is reported
that due to the prevalence of hur-
ricanes in southern waters until
late in the autumn, that yachts
going south of Hatteras before De-
cember l will be subject to an ex-
ira premium charge. 1t is believed
that the new regulation will re-
suit in pleasure craft which have
been accustomed to stopping here
prolonging their stay, and posi-
bly, in the coming here of others
which heretofore have gone
straight to Florida at the close Of
the northern season on Labor Day.
The daily independent., 1937-08-09
Breakdown On Boot
leg and Nip Joints
Nets 10 Arrests
Work of ABCBOard
Evidence Gathered by De-
tective Agency; Four
Places Involved

A move which is expected to re-
suit in the padlocking of four
notorious dives on the outskirts
of Elizabeth Ct.y was made Sat-
urday when warrants covering l8
different counts involving the IL
licit sale Of liquor were served on
10 employees and proprietorS of
these places.
The four places involved are:
the Oriental Gardens and Camp
bells Place, on North Road Street
extended; Wiley Longs place on
Westover Boulevard, and "Beefy''
Layden's Rex Filling Station at
yhe intersection of Church Street
and Westover Blvd.
At the Oriental Gardens, three
persons were arrested: G. D.
CKeppy) Ferrell, the proprietor,
Henry Hooker and Charlie Ralph.
There were three arrests also
at Campbell's these being Claude
Campbell, the proprietor, Leslie
tSquatter) Spence and j. T.
Farmer.
At the Rex, Adam CBeefyD
Layden and GaJ.on CSproutD
Miller were indicted.
At Wiley Longs, warrants were
served on the proprietor's brother
Fred Long, and a Negro employe
Elbert Holly.
Some of those arrested are
charged with three or four vio-
lations of the North Carolina AL
coholic Beverage Control Act, but
most of The charges arose out of
the resale of ABC store liquor at
a profit. Some are charged with
selling "rotgut" WhiSkey, and
yome are charged with selling
whiskey by the nip"
The warrants were sworn out
by F. @ Jacocks, chairman of the
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