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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-25
 Wedding to Be
 Event Tonight

At a quiet ceremony to be per formed by the Rev William G. Le Vasseur, this evening, in the Church of the Nativity, Miss Roberta Grace Barten will become the bride of MT Fred Axford
 The service, which will assemble close friends of the couple, will be held at 9 o'clock, following which a reception will be given in the As Sembly Apartments.
 Miss Barten will be attended by Mrs. Wes Obervy, matron of honor, and the bridegroom will have MT Jay Williams as best man.
 Miss Barten, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Antone Barten of Milwau- kee, Wis, has been in Juneau for the past six months. MT. Axford, son of Mrs. Nada Axford, of Lincoln, Neb., has been a resident of Juneau for year and a half The two are on the staff of the Top Notch Cafe, and are to make their home in the MacKinnon Apartments.
 All friends of the couple are in- vited to be present for the recep- tion this evening.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-25
CITY DADS SICK
 so MEETING IS
 PUT OFF WEEK

When sickness hit the ranks of the City Fathers last night, the Council meeting and h e selection of a Councilman to replace Frank Me- Cafferty-was postponed until next Friday night at g o'clock.
 With three members missing at 8 o'clock, Mayor Tom Judson and the remaining councilmen did not form a quorum. Oscar Harri, G. E. Krause and Sam Feldon were on the sick list and although Krause showed up after the meet ing had already been called off, the postponement still held.
 By next Friday it will have been exactly four weeks since the City Dads last put their respective heads together to null over matters of civic necessity. A week ago the ses- sion was postponed because of Con- stitution Day.
 In addition to the matter of elect ing McCaffertys succes essor, the council likely will be confronted with a request by committee of the To- cal Central Labor Council for the construction of city incinerator and the solution of the sewage prob lem.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-25
MARSHALLS TO SAIL SOUTH TOMORROW,
 VOYAGE TO STATES

MT. and Mrs. John Kron Marshall are leaving tomorrow morning aboard the Princess Louise enroute south on a trip which will take them through many states before their return to Juneau several months hence.
 First travelling to St. Louis, Mo, the former home of Mrs Marshall, the two will then go to Flint, Mich, and purchase a new car. They will drive to Florida to spend a part of the winter, and expect to visit also in Arizona and California.
 While in California they will spend some time with the Robert Clarks, formerly of Juneau. who are now making their home in Whit tier. MT. and Mrs. Marshall have set no definite date for their return north, but plan to stay in the south "aS long as they want to be there" |"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-25
Sunday School Hours Changed,
 Chapel by Lake

A change has been made in the time for Sunday School in the Cha pei by the Lake, at Fritz Cove Cor ner and the Highway, so beginning with tomorrow the school will con- vene at 9:45 o'clock in the forenoon and the children will again meet in classes instead of the group arrange ment which served for summer time The school session will last one hour, and everyone living out the highway interested to attend is cordially invited.
 Under the general oversight of the Rev. John A. Glasse, minister of the Northern Light Presbyterian Church in Juneau, the following of ficers and teachers will be in charge: Mrs Harry Arnold, super intendent and organist; Mrs Tom Barekston, secretary treasurer; Mil
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-25
EIGHT PLANTS PLAN ID PACK
 FALL SALMON
Four in Ketchikan District Two on West Coast and
 Two in Juneau Area

With the fall salmon fishing sea- son opening next Friday to be open for Is days. Alaska Agent L. C. Wingard of the U. s. Bureau of Fisheries said today it was expected that about eight canneries would be operating in Southeast Alaska for the brief season
 Present plans call for the opera tion of the Annette Island Can ming Company, New England Fish Company, Wards Cove Packing Company and the J H Rolie and Company plants in the Ketchikan district On the West Coast the Lindenberger Packing Company at Craig and the Hydaburg Fisheries, Inc, at Hydaburg, expect to be in operation and in the Juneau dis trict the Peril Strait Packing Com pany at Todd and perhaps the Se- bastian-S Stuart Fish Company at Tyee will pack. Definite decision has not yet been reached by Sebas- tian-Stuart.
 Prior to the opening next Friday an extensive patrol will be made during the next few remaining days before operations start Wingard said, to see that operators and fish ermen are protected and the regu- lations observed. The regula r Southeast Alaska summer patrol will be augmented prior to the seasons opening by the vessel Scoter, which has been in the westward during the summer, and the flagship Brant of the Bureau fleet which is leav- ing Seattle today for the South east district
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-25
JUNEAU 4. C. TO
 DANCE TONIGHT

The Juneau Athletic Club will sponsor it's first official affair to- night when a dance to raise funds for gymnasium equipment will be held at Union Hall starting at 9 o'clock.
 According to Lee RoX, the dance committee in charge consists of Jim Savage, Tom Shearer, Vince Farrow and Sven Saren.
 Rox, who said approximately 25 members of the athletic club have already paid-up memberships, is sued plea for support by the com munity of this athletic venture which he terms as an effort to pro- vide profitable leisure time for the members of our town"
 He stressed the fact that the or ganization is run for no individual gain but will be used to keep busi- ness, professional and working men in good physical condition, and will keep youths in healthful spirits
 The postponed election of per manent officers will be scheduled sometime ney.t week in meeting in the City Council chambers, Rox said A drive for members will be waged intensely all next week, ac- cording to Rox
 The dance committee will con- vene at 8 o'clock, an hour before the dance starts to complete final arranements for the affair, RoX said
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-25
EUROPE TENSE
 WHILE HITLER,
 Il DUCE GREET
Fascist Dictators Exchange Welcom S but Brass
 Tack" Talks Delayed

MUNICH, Germany, Sept. 25.- Benito Mussolini and Adolph Hit ler-Europe's two dictators who have done the most to start the current, militaristic race-met today for the second time.
 While Europe awaited tensely the result of the rendezvous, opening hours of the visit were taken up by social and welcoming activities.
 Brass tack" talks were sand wiched or delayed but the results promised to be of concern to all of Europe if not factors actually shap- ing the future of European peace including the Mediterranean situa- tion, Italian and German interven- tion in Spain, any rivalries in Mid dle Europe and the Vaticans att tempt to end opposition to Cathol- icism in Germany.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-25
PARTY GIVEN FOR
 MRS. SHARNBROICH

Mrs. E. R. Sharnbroich, sister of Mrs. w. M Whitehead, was the guest of honor at a bridge party given last evening by Mrs. Arthur Adams at her home.
 The affair assembled guests for four tables of bridge, and first prize was awarded to Mrs Leonard Holm quist; second to Mrs. Burford Car michael; and the guest prize to Mrs. Sharnbroich.
 Guests present for the affair were Mrs w. M Whitehead. Mrs. c. F. Wyller, Mrs. E. A. Friend, Mrs J. Irving Noble, Mrs. Leonard Holm quist, Mrs. Harry Ask, Mrs Ken yon McClean, Mrs. Roger Stevenson, Mrs. Burford Carmichael, Mrs. Ken meth Junge, Mrs. H. M. Hollmann, Mrs. Arthur Judson, Mrs. Collis Sruley, Mrs. David Ramsay, and Mrs. Monte Gresham
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-25
EPWORTH LEAGUE
 PARTY IS GIVEN

With Vivian Gruber and Lola La Paugh in charge of refreshments, the weekly party of the Epworth League was held last evening in the social room of the Methodist church.
 Present were Jackie Sey, Helen Edwards, Judith Alstead, Margaret Morris, Leona Saloum Wiletta Ken dall. Millie Marie Jorgensen. Tom Kendall Gene Rhode, Bud Nance. Rod Johnson, sam Zarek, Vivian Gruber, Lola La Paugh, and Min nie Rogers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-25
MRS. J. F. MULLEN IS IGNORED AT PARTY
 BY MRS. COUNCIL

Mrs J. F. Mullen was honored yesterday at a small luncheon party given by Mrs. w. w. Council, for which a dozen guests were assem- bled.
 An attractive cluster of autumn leaves, brought back by Mrs. Null len and Mrs. Council from their trip to the Yukon, formed a setting for the affair. Bridge was played during the afternoon, and the guests congratulated Mrs. Mullen upon her birthday, today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-25
CORDOVA MEN ARE
 FINED IN COUR1

Alfred Lian and Clarence Bechtel of Cordova were fined $50 each in commissioners court in Cordova on a charge of violating the hunting laws.
 They were charged on two counts, for not having hunting stamp and for killing ducks in closed season.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-25
SALMON SOLD HERE

Two boats took ice at the cold storage plant today, while three deliveries, as yet unloaded were to be made this afternoon
 The 31-A-965, Capt R. M Thomp- sen and the Emma, Capt. Tom Ness, brought salmon to the Alaska Coast Fisheries and U - Nuisance, Capt A. S Thompson, had salmon for the Sebastian Stuart Company
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-25

ton Ward, junior boys; Mrs. Max Mielke, junior girls; Mrs. Garry Banta, primary boys and girls. Mrs Vic Manville will take charge of the Kindergarten children on a date soon to be announced.
 This Sundays session marks the beginning of the winters period of activity, and a full attendance is de- sired and expected.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-25
HOTEL FIRM INCORPORATES

Articles of incorporation have been filed with the Territorial Audi tor by the New Alaskan Bachelor Hotel, Inc, of Juneau which has taken over the old Alaskan Hotel. The company is capitalized at $100,- 900 and incorporators are Jack Kristan, M E. Monagle and E. Swap.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-25

The young honorec Is daughter of Chief Quartermaster and Mrs. Vic tor H. Cutler of the United States Coast Guard cutter Spencer
 Approximately fifteen children at- tended the party.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-25
YOUNG CORDOVANS
 CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY

A number of young Cordovans convened at the Windsor Hotel re- gently to help Lorraine Cutler cele- brate her tenth birthday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-25

When an artist paints a picture he does not think of his colors in terms of red, green and blue so much as placing warm" colors against cold" colors on his canvas
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-25

Lode and placer location notices for sale at The Empire Office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-25
BECOMES CITIZEN

Elina Rantkari. native of Finland was granted United States citizen ship today at naturalization hear ing in Federal District court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-10-20
ATTACK
HINTS NEW FIGHT
1886 Nominee Calls for Curb
on RO0SeveIt'S Power in
ASSailing Policies.
BY G. GOULD LINCOLN.

The attack OF All NJ. Landon. the
C. o. P.'s latest presidential candi-
date. on President Roosevelt and his
Administrative was interpreted here
today as opening q new and more
active phase OF Republican opposition.
1t was construed also as an assertion
Of Landons leadership Of the Repub-
lican party.
After waiting almost year since
President RoOseyelts reelection, the
former Kansas Governor went after
the Chief Executive. hammer and
tongs in a radio speech delivered from
Topeka
lie pictured the President as avid
for more and more power. The fall
ure OF the Roosevelt administration 10
bring greater progress III the last four
and a half years. Landon said. was
due 10 the fact that the President had
declined TO follow 'our constitutional
form Of government" and to Roose
velt's failure las all administrator
Calls for Curb on Power.
IAlluOll dBiCtN fiC Saiu, WIN A.Oo'N
vells recent statement that progress
lags." He called upon the Republicans
and the anti-NeW Dealers generally TO
shut down Oh too much power for the
President and 10 insist upon workable
leg islation achieved by constitutional
methods.
The President, Landon said. insists
that we must do what he says" or go
back to control by "malefactors OF
great wealth and sWeatshOp wages"
This, said Landon. is like the lawyer
who said to q defendant. Have you
stopped beating your wife? Answer
Yes Or no
Cong. ess, Landon declared. has been
called into special session in Novem-
Der by the President to give, the Presi-
dent more power.
We've had a new deal" said Lam
don. Nov we need a new yardstick
to measure what has been done. 1t
is time to put solid foundation Of
workable legislation under the Air
castles which the President is forever
blowing"
Questions Foreign Policy.
Addressing himself especially to the
1900, 600 who supported him in the
CSee LANDON, Page A-5)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-10-20
STOCKS SWEPT UP
81 TO 81 A SHARE
IN BUYING RALLY
Ticker Drags Behind Market,
Indicating Strong Sup
port to Brokers.
WALL STREETS JITTERS
BELIEVED ABOUT OVER
Corporate Bonds Stronger and
U. S. Government Loans Re-
cover Much of Losses.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. October 20.-A broa d
buying movement swept the stock mar
ket today. as traders followed through
on yesterdays late-hour whirlwind
rally after a spectacular decline
Many stocks OF the country's Lead
ing companies were from 81 10 81
share higher by midafternoon. Farm
implement. retail store. utility. most
metal and aircraft issues were in the
van, with some Steels hesitant. The
ticker tape dragged behind the market
on the recovery. sign TO brokers that
support was strong.
In many quarters the belief was ex-
pressed Wall Streets filters. which
eliminated yesterday in the heaviest
sell-off in years before the late rally
began. were about over.
As the second hour Of trading wore
on. prominent gamers included such a
wide range as U. S. Rubber. Chrysler,
Du Pont. J. l. Case, Scar Roebuck.
Coco Cola. American Can, Kennecott
Copper. Douglas Aircraft. Santa 70.
Phillips Petroleum. Westinghouse and
Youngstown Sheet a. Tube.
Corporate Market Stronger.
The corporate bond market. which
took a beating yesterday was stronger
today. with gains ranging through
most sectors. U. S. Government loans
recovered wide slices of yesterdays
losses.
Investment trusts. which yesterday
entered the market on the buying side.
were said today 10 be picking up Sc
lected stocks which they considered
undervalued. The buying from this
source was not believed heavy, how
ever
Brokers said there was an accumu-
lation of buying orders on hand when
trading commenced. but that there
we're some sellers in steels The extern
sion of yesterdays late rally. which
carried leaders up after the heaviest
selling in years. seemed under way
in early dealings.
Steel Equities Drop.
Steel shares were lower. with profit
selling apparent. traders said. United
States Steel was down around So and
Bethlehem around rs cents. Chrvsler
also opened lower. The first block
Of United States Steel TO sell totaled
5000 shares
WoolWorth was So higher. Sears
Roebuck added s275 and American
Can was boosted 81 in initial trans
actions.
Youngstown Sheet 81 Tube was an
exception in the steels, gaining 81 in
early dealings.
Foreign markets were quiet, with a
tendency to slightly lower prices on
transatlantic stocks. Brokers with
foreign connections said early orders
from abroad about balanced on buying
and selling sides.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-10-20
Ea-Boy Wonder
Of Wall Street
Held as Trader
,y the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, October 20.-Harold
Russell Ryder. Al. once called the
boy wonder of Wall Street" and Little
Boy Blue of Broadway" appeared IN
the lineup at police headquarters
today, charged with violating his
parole from Sing Sing Prison.
Ryder vas with the brokerage firm
OF Woody g. Co. which failed some
time after the market crash of 1929
with liabilities of S2.837 ,000.. and he
was sent to Sing Sing in 1881 to
serve from to 10 years on a grand
larceny conviction.
He served two years and seven
months and was paroled. with the
stipulation that he stay out of the
securities business until the expira-
ton of the parole in l94l.
you were in a brokerage Office at
IFS Broadway yesterday at the time
of your arrest. weren't you?" asked
Lieut.. James Pyke.
Yes" Ryder said calmly.
What were you doing?"
II was trading" Ryder said
He was removed to the Ton1bs vhils
police checked on his recent activities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-10-20
TAX CHANGES SEEN
HELPING BUSINESS
Modification to Be Asked in
Levy on Undistributed
Corporate Profits.
p. the Associated Press.

y. the Associated Press.
The TreaSurys forthcoming recon-
mendations for tax legislation, fiscal
officials said today. may contain some
cheering news for business.
Although declining to link taxes
with the recent stock market slump.
these authorities said notifications
undoubtedly will be suggested in the
levy on undiStributed corporate profits.
Some persons have listed that tax as
a factor in the market decline.
Joseph p Kennedy chairman of
the Maritime Commission and former
head of the Securities and Exchange
Commission. recently urged relaxation
of the levy. which imposes rates rang
ing from : to 81 per cent on undis-
tributed corporate surpluses. His
statement followed similar expressions
bv Morris S. Tremaine. New York
State controller, and scores of busi-
ness men.
These spokesman have asserted that
the tax chokes off business expansion.
retards employment. penalties small
corporations and forces excessive div
idend payments.
Business representatives also have
blamed the capital gains levy in
connection with the market drop.
They have said the tax takes so large
chunk Of securities profits that it
discouraees market trading.
Officials reported the Treasury is
giving careful considera ton to pos
sible notifications in this levy, but
declined to predict whether relaxa-
ton would be recommended.
The Treasury tax suggestions. near
ing completion after months of study
will be forwarded to congressional
committees next month They are
not scheduled for action until the
regular 1888 session.
AS the Treasury examined posi-
BILE effects Of its tax program on
business, the stock market slump
brought developments in Washington
The Federal Reserve Board received
recommendation from Chairman
OConnor Of the House Rule Com
mittee that it effect q material re-
duction in existing margin require
ments, under which securities buyers
must put SIS per cent OF the pur-
chase price in cash.
O'Connor, declaring gambling sins
of the past by some operators on
the exchanges have not yet been
expiated," also telegraphed' New York
Stock Exchange governors that they
should clean your own house first
rather than passing the buck to the
administration,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-10-20
TROOPS CALLED OUT
IN OIL WELLS ROW
Oklahoma Governor Issues Order
After Seizure of Shafts by
Union Workers.
~ he Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ARDMORE. Okla, October 90
Gov. E. w. Marland today ordered IS
National Guardsmen concentrated in
the Healdton oil field, 20 miles west
of here, where Sheriff Floyd Randolph
said more than 200 union oil workers
had seized so wells operated by the
Jones Oil Co.
Ten stripper leases were seized by
members of the oil workers union, a
C. I. o. affiliate, Sunday. and so COM
pany employees were driven from the
wells, forcing q shutdown of all opera
tons. Maurice DAILY of Tulsa. State
director of the union, said the action
was in protest to the recent discharge
of 10 union workers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-10-20
ROOSEVELT BACK
FOR NFERENCES
ParIeys on Farm, Budget
and Housing Plans Are
Arranged for Friday.
BY ]. RUSSELL YOUNG.

President Roosevelt turned his at
tention to domestic problems. includ-
ing the bewildering state of the stock
market on his return to Washington
today after q weeks vacation at Hyde
Park. N. Y.
Back at his desk, the President
lost no time getting III touch with
State Department heads for check
up on the latest developments in the
International situation. particularly
the hostilties in China.
Before leaving Hyde Park yesterday
MIR. Roosevelt outlined the terms on
which this Government will partlci-
pate in the Brussels conference TO
examine the situation In the Far
East and study peaceful means oil
Fastening an end OF the regrettable
conflict which prevails there The
President said Norman H. Davis. VINO
will represent this Government at the
conference, will do 50 without any
commitments on the part OF this Gov
eminent to other governments.
This explanation by the President
is interpreted as a direct answer to
the attack made yesterday by Senator
johnson of California on the admins
tration's international policies.
Mr. Roosevelt had a number OF other
ENGAGEMENTS besides the luncheon
conference with Morgenthau and
Wallace. Among them we're Edward
O'Neal and Earl Smith, farm organiza-
ton representatives.; Clifford Gregory
of Iowa. editor Of Secretary Wallace's
Farm Journal, and DR.. Louis Robin
son. chairman of the Prison Industries
Board.
Today he received two foreign call
ers-Maurice Duperiey, French presi-
dent of the International Rotary Clubs,
and Hjalmar J. Procope, former min
lister for Foreign Affairs Of Finland.
Duperry was accompanied by Jules
Henry, charge d'affaires Of the French
Embassy, and George H. Harris. for
mer International Rotary president.
Late this afternoon the President will
confer with Secretary Of the Interior
Ickes, who will be accompanied by
Nathan Straus OF New York. recently
appointed head of the Housing Au-
thority set up under the Wagner hous-
ing act.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-10-20
CLEARING WEATHER
ROUTS FLOOD FEARS
Fair and Slightly Cooler Forecast
for Tonight as Rains Cease
in Potomac Valley.

Clearing weather over the Potomac
Valley today dissipated fears Of high
water occasioned by the heavy rain
fail which piled up almost a. inches
precipitation here since Monday night.
The forecast today was for fair
and slightly cooler tonight: tomorrow
fair" Meanwhile, Hagerstown. Md,
reported rains had ceased in the
upper Potomac Valley. although the
river was rising near there at rate
of 2 inches an hour this morning.
Farther up the river, at Cumoer-
land, Md, the water level was at A
standstill and a drop was expected.
Power plant attendants said there
WAS no danger of flood.
Rainfall here this month is more
than inches above normal and the
whole year has been wetter than most
years by about 8 inches.
A heavy rain. swept by clustering
winds. drenched Washington about
daylight today. but clearing weather
soon set in. The rains began here
Monday night and for rs hours there
after the city experienced a constant
downpOur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-10-20
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-10-20
HOOVER LAUDS ADDRESS

NEW YORK. October 20 P).--
Former President Hoover was asked
today what he thought Of Alfred M.
Landon's radio address.
Here is his comment:
1T was a good speech"
His secretary, Lawrence Richey,
through whom the five-word state
ment was made, said Hoover would not
elaborate.
Landon has been reported cool to
Hoovers midterm Republican con-
ventiOns idea.