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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-04
M'CAFFERTY IS 0USTED FROM
 COUNCIL SEAT
City Fathers Declare Office Vacant Because of Ab-
 sence from Meetings
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to take any action on this matter at all, you ought to abolish all taxis off the streets. We have a serious parking problem as it is, and it's constantly getting worse" F Messerschmidt said I'm in favor of taking all taxicabs off the streets Councilman Sam Feldon, however, said he believed every property owner ought to be al- lowed to operate a taxicab from his property"
 After mulling the matter over in lengthy discussion, the Council vot- ed to place the matter in the hands of the committee. This was done over Krause's protest, who declar- ed, let's settle the thing right now"
 The City Council voted to place an electric stop light at E and Tenth Street, near the Douglas Bridge approach. The City Library reported a $10.95 profit on opera ton the last month.
 Licenses were granted to Mike Bocatch, City Float Beer Parlor, for a retail liquor license: to AL aska Trading Company, J. w. Gucker, wholesale malt license; and to D. B. Femmer, wholesale malt and wine license.
 A bill for 10 per cent of $7.325 collected on school and city taxes by. A. w. Henning, Collector and former City Clerk, was turned over to the Finance Committee for con- sideration.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-04
THREE HOPS ARE MADE
 BY PILOTS SIMM ONS, BARR IN AAT PLANES

After taking MT. and Mrs. H. Innis House and Dr. and Mrs. E. J. Gott- helf on a Glacier Hop this morning at 6:15 o'clock, Pilot Sheldon Sim mons in the Alaska Air Transport Bellanca took off shortly after 8 o'clock with H. s. Graves, H. G. Wilcox and Vincent Farrow for a holiday excursion to Lake Farra- gut
 Pilot L. F. Barr took off at 1:15 am. with Pete Flater and F. J. Ma loney for Chichagof, Melorn J. Carl an for Hirst- -Chichagof, and Lorraine Bell for Sitka.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-04
PARTY HONORS
 VAN ACKERENS

Entertaining group of Dr. and Mrs. Van Ackeren's friends, Miss Elisabeth Kaser is hostess this afternoon at an informal party.
 The Kaser home, 338 Gold Street, has been beautifully decorated with autumn flowers for the occasion.
 About twenty-five have been in- vited. The Van Ackerens plan to leave Juneau for Washington, D. C., sometime next week.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-04
King Baird Goes
 South to States

King Baird, who rested here on his way north to Fairbanks sev- eral weeks ago, returned to Juneau last night at 7:30 o'clock and after spending the night at the Cas- tineau Hotel winged south in his amphibian plane.
 Accompanying Baird is his wife, his mechanic, Charles Foster and c. G. Koch, O. Hayton, V. M Johnson, J. Radich and E. F. Han sen, passengers.
 Baird did not comment on the flight activities but expressed him. self as being decidedly in favor of Southeast Alaska over the Interior region.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-04
CoodnewS Bay Is Described
 By C. H. MiIot

Charles H. Milot, traffic repre- sentative for the Alaska Steamship Company, who has been in Juneau for the past several days, left early this morning aboard the Victoria bound ftr Ketchikan, where he ex- poets to spend several days before resuming his return journey in Se- attle after a three months busi- ness trip through Northern and h. terior Alaska.
 During his travels Mir. Milot stopped for several days at Platinum City, in the Goodnews Bay region which has excited such interest in the reported gold and platinum strike last spring and summer.
 While there MT. Milot surveyed the situation and in his own words said: T have travelled hundreds of miles over Alaska by airplane but never have I seen such deso- late and fo.sidding country to pros pect"
 After more than thirty years spent in the north country, MT. Mi lot stated: "The Goodnews Bay district is no place for chechackos. The best of old time Alaskans and prospectors have their difficulties in attempting to cover the platinum district embraced in the Goodnews Bay area
 More than l50 men at present are actively engaged in prospecting and mining in that area. Arriv- ing passengers by airplane from other parts of Alaska haven't the slightest idea of where to pursue prospecting and mining for platin- um and gold in that district" aid MT Milot.
 Commenting on other sections of the Territory where gold mining Is the principal industry MT. Mil ot expressed the opinion that the gold output for 1887 would be con- giderabfy in excess of 1886.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-04
GERTRUDE BIRTHS
 HERE FROM THEE

The Gertrude of Ketchikan, Capt. Jack Edensword, berthed here this morning after a voyage from Tyee and will remain in port over Labor Day.
 Capt. Edensword said he will go up the Taku River to buy echoes and chums before the fall fishing season begins. He expects to be in port twice weekly. The vessel is owned by the Sebastian Stuart Fish ing Company.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-04
CHARLOTTE B HERE
 FROM COOK INLET

The Charlotte B, Capt. Sig Gun derson, Libby. McNeilly and Libby tender at Cook Inlet, sailed for Seattle this forenoon after stay here of several hours
 The tender came here from Taku where she had been assisting for the past week She will go into dry dock after hitting Seattle and return to Cook Inlet next spring.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-04
MRS. MEHERIN IS
 HOSTESS ON TRIP

A small group of friends are being entertained over the weekend by Mrs. J. J. Meherin, who took them this morning on her yacht, Triton, to Warm Springs Bay.
 On the party were Mrs. R. E. Ro- bertson, Mrs. Earl Clifford, Mrs. R. H. Williams and the hostess. They expect to be back Monday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-04
MISS WALSH HERE

Mary Walsh, daughter of M. J Walsh, City Clerk of Rome and member of the Territorial Board of Education, arrived in Juneau last night on the Princess Louise and is taking a plane via Fair banks to her home in Nome. From there she will fly to Candle where she will teach this year. She has been in the States during the sum- mer vacation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-04
KAKE COUPLE WED

Ronald c. Bean of Rake and Wrangell and Edith Newton of Rake were married here yesterday by U. s. Commissioner Felix Gray. Attending the couple were Beatrice Wilson and Frank Gordon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-04
TO GUsTAvUS

Mrs. Bessie Rowe, who has been here for several days, left this afternoon on the Parker boat for Gustavus where she will teach this winter.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-04
DAVIS FUNERAL IS TO
 BE HELD ON TUESDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Davis, who died last week, will be held Tuesday afternoon at ? o'clock at Charles w. Carter Mortuary.
 The Rev. c. E. Rice will officiate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-04
REMAINS TAKEN TO KAKE

The remains of Charlie Skeak, who died recently, were taken this afternoon to Rake for burial.
 Thomas Skeak, son of the de- ceased, took the body in his gasboat. Valhalla. The body has been at the Charles w. Carter Mortuary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-04

The British Parliament passed the Quebec Act in 1774. The Act recognized the Catholic faith and allowed the French inhabitants their civil laws and customs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-04
tDR. WILLIAMS IS ON FISHING TRIP

pr. R. H. Williams left last night for short fishing trip. He will meet his wife in Warm Springs. They expect to return to Juneau the early part of the week.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-04
WILL LEAVE MONDAY

Mrs. w. P. Blanton will leave Monday for Denver, where she will visit for some time
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-04
GOES TO SEATTLE

Mills Carter, brother of Dr. c. c. Carter, left for Seattle yesterday
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-04

Try an Empire ad.
The Washington times., 1937-08-03
IT, S. Weather Forecast

District Of Columbia-Fair to-
day and tomorrow; not much
change in temperature, gentle
variable winds.
Maryland-Fair today and to-
morrow; not much change in
temperature; gentle variable
winds.
Virginia-Partly cloudy today;
probable local showers in extreme
south portions tomorrow: slightly
warmer In extreme west portion
tonight.
Tide Table
High tides today at 4:45 a. m.
and $40 p. m.
Low tides today at 5:43 a. m.
and 6:18 p. m.
High tides tomorrow at SAB
a. m. and 6:1S p. m.
Low tides tomorrow at midnight
and 12:46 p. m.
Sun and Moon
The sun rose today at $40
a. m. and sets at 1913 p. m.
The sun rises tomorrow at Sill
a. m. and sets at 7:17 p. m.
The moon rose today at 1:18
q. m. and sets at 4:45 p. m.
The moon rises tomorrow at
2:26 q. m. and sets at 5::32 p. m.
The Washington times., 1937-08-03
ARRAIGN HAYES
IN CHILD THEFT

CHICAGO, Aug. 3 U.N.S0.
Fighting for custody Of his 2-year-
old daughter. with whom he fled
from San Francisco aboard an
airplane, John M. Hayes, Railway
IN. j. businessman, today was
scheduled for arraignment in fel-
ony court on q fugitive warrant
charging child stealing.
Released on $1,000 bail after
Judge Lambert K. Hayes issued
the warrant at the request Of Cali
fornia authorities, Hayes said he
would fight extradition.
The father took the girl, Patri'
cha Ann, from her maternal grand
mother Saturday and began q
transcontinental dash for New
Jersey in a chartered plane. Pc
lice seized him here on a tele'
graphic warrant charging him
with kidnapping the child.
The Washington times., 1937-08-03
Scott Paper Boosts
6-MOnth Earnings

Scott Paper Company, Chester,
Pa, manufacturer of toilet tissues
and tissue towels, reports for the
six months ending July 4, net earn
ings for the common stock of
$613,825, equal to SLOT a share
on the $50 1888 shares Of common
stock.
This compares with $425,0 or
a cents q share on the same num-
Der of shares in the first six
months of 1866. Common diVi-
dends in the amount of 1910, 488,
or IS cents a share, were paid IN
the first half of the year compared
with $242,185 during the same
1885 period.
The Washington times., 1937-08-03
TRADE BALANCE
UNFAVORABLE IN
6-MONTH PERIOD
Imports Exceed by
$147,321, 1000
International News Service

The United States ended the
first six months of 1887 with an
unfavorable balance Of trade Of
$147,321, 900, the Commerce De-
partment reported today.
For the six-month period ex-
ports were valued at $3.50, $3.50, 900
and imports 81 $3.50, 701.000.
In June imports amounted to
$285,946 while exports aggrega-
ted $685., 1858 900. At the end Of
June, 1885, the nations balance
of trade was unfavorable by only
$9,548,000. The inflow Of mer.
chandise this year has been greater
than exports every month except
May,
The Washington times., 1937-08-03
Emile Mildly Ill,
Says DIR. DafOe

CALLANDER, Ontario, Aug.
3.-Dr. Allan Roy Dafoe, the
Dionne quint5' physician, revealed
today that Emile is suffering with
a mild illness as a result Of the
heat.
He said she was in bed part Of
today" and will be kept in the
isolation ward until she RECEIVERS.
The Washington times., 1937-08-03

Bin Small, 70, Scranton, Pa, held
under $3.50 bond on q charge Of
flying an airplane at night while
intoxicated.
The Washington times., 1937-08-03
Temperatures

Departures
Accumulated excess Of tempera-
ture since January /, 1887, 512.
Deficiency Of temperature since
August !, 1887, 2.
Accumulated excess Of precipi.
tation since January /, 1887, SIT,
Deficiency Of precipitation since
August !, 1887, 20.
TEMPERATURES
The Washington times., 1937-08-03
POP FOR LIQUOR FETE

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 3 GN.S0.
When employees Of the State liquor
stores held their picnic here soda
pop was the strongest drink avail
able,
The Washington times., 1937-08-03
IQNS(NN
Questions on Page 49,

I. Sinclair Lewis. 2. Tchaikov-
sky. 3. Explorer. 4. Billy Jones
and Ernie Hare. 5. Louis 3leriot.
8. Bald eagle. 7. James j. Cor
bett, James j. Tunney, James J.
Jeffries. 8. Swimmer. 9. John
Gilbert, 10, Mount Everest.
The Washington times., 1937-08-03
Plane Pilot Held AS Drunken Driver

COOKEVILLE, Tenn, Aug. g..
Drunken driving sure is on
the rise" said Sheriff Sam D.
Poteet today as he ordered
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-04-02
League to
Present Forum

Dr.. John C. Duyall, Noted soci-
ologist from Syracuse University
will speak on the Cost of Crime"
at the first CT the Forum series
to be conducted by the Urban
League throughout the month OF
April. The meetings will be held
at the Y. w. c. A. each Sunday
at the Vesper hour.
Dr.. Duvall Is visiting IL Seattle
speaking before various public
forums on crime, It's treatment,
cause and effect. He Is proving to
be one Of the most popular of the
forum leaders and has been in con-
slant demand since his arrival a
week ago. The Urban League feels
very fortunate in obtaining him to
address their opening meeting.
The League has invited the CO.
operation OF the Y.W.C.A., the Y.
M.C.A., the Crispus Attacks Com
munity Club, and the Mothers
Club, all interested groups in this
phase of community problems. The
public is invited and urged to att
tend.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-04-02

Fur coat returned without girl
Big Butter and Egger at It
afain . It's all right to yea his
fur coats and a diamond ring oc-
casionally. but you1l have to do
a little house cleaning. It seems
that the little Salt Lake beauty.
$. s. decided she was too wei
furred to do house cleaning. so
she lay down on the job. Besides
she had to spend about six or eight
hours q day in beauty college. But,
Big Butter must have his house
cleaned or no fur coats. diamonds
and maybe no more school tuition
money. At any rate. there's your
tip. girls, If you want to wear P.
G.E furs and diamonds, make up
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-04-02
Bon Marche, S~eattle's
Greatest Dept. Store,
Deserves Patronage

This fine store has added to its
advertising lint, the Northwest En-
terprise. For many years, the Bon
Marche has employed its quota
OF colored help and now to further
prove and show their appreciation
choose to also invite your patron
age through the medium of adj
vertising in our race paper. The
quality Of the Bon Marche mer-
chandise needs no recommendation
as through the years they have
pcrven beyond doubt that their
values are Seattle's best. At a re-
cent fashion exhibit some 300
members OF our race we're present
and expressed their willingness to
cooperate in a campaign to stimu-
late trade for concerns who solicit
and appreciate our trade. This
groups next show will exhibit The
Bon Marche merchandise.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-04-02

your minds to add a little house
cleaning.
>
We found out thel the myster-
ious Miss Joan Ellsworth whom Joe
Smith has been calling on SO Of
ten, Is the granddaughter OF a well
known physician back East. She
has been here five years and gives
US that perfect English dialect.
Very refined and a mystery, and
her closest friend is Miss Mary
Furnell.
spook6s late flash says, at last
Sadie McIver has found a boy
friend. He is a tan. brown skin
ned, railroad man. Wears a broad
smile and Is affectionately called
Jimmie.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-04-02
High School By Lines
BY Marjorie Pntsr

As we see another month come
to a close we see q month Of ae-
tiyity come to a close.
Nancy Grant started the month
by entertaining a group Of young
people at her home. Over forty
young people we're present to hc-
nor her on her seventeenth birth
dsy.
The Farfest next kept everyone
busy rehearsing for that last mi
mute chance.
Then came sports with both the
boys and girls drilling down the
righteous midway" In both divi-
sions there are many letter aspir-
ants.
The week ends have been filled
with Junior Mason dances. par
ties and meetings.
The girls of Garfield at the pre-
sent time are checking up on
their postures as the Good Posture
Contest has begun. Another ac-
tivity (77D that has taken ma
ny BY storm is car-riding. They
love to ride in big long, beautiful,
low-slung cars.
Last week I was asked why !
had omitted personal things. For
those who live for such. I have a
few secrets to whisper in your
ear:
Clara Mccurdy has Joined the
ranks with the rest Of Fred Win
COS admirers Arthur Love
declares that he doesn't like or
go with any girl at the present
time. Someone has their wires
crossed What boys looked 50
domestic cutting paper dolls the
other day at nay house? Jua-
nita Alexander seems undecided
as well as she seems to be losing
her grip. What's up?? Lois
Allen seems to be recuperating
quite wen from her heartbreak
We wonder why no one has seen
Malvina Freeman for a week ?
Who's boy friend has the last
name of Rockies? On the sick
list this week is Maxine Brown,
who is confined to her home with
two sprained Iigaments. We wish
her speedy recovery I won
der who the editors of the Black
Dispatch are? Edith Young
would make someone a very very
charming wife. At least she suits
Herbert jackson (it is only IN a
Funniest act though)
Well, while many of you are
spending your little nickels and
dimes for those Easter togs, I'll
return to my old haunts to dream
and remember you all. Think OF
me once in a while.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-04-02
Card Of Thanks

W. sincerely thank u many
friends for their kindnesses to us
during the illness and passing Of
our beloved daughter, Elizabeth
Emily Shields. We especially
thank Rev. 7. M. Davis for his
consoling remarks, Mrs, Bessie
Radcliff and the M Zion Choir
for the solo and music, and the
Junior Church Girls. We are deep
.ly grateful to all who were Sc
gracious In their willingness to
help and offer a word Of comfort
To all who assisted in any way.
we thank you.--Mr. and Mrs. Lon
ME Shields, Jean and Lonnie Jr.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-04-02
We. ". NEWS

Attention, colorea veterans in
the state Of Washington
Deputy Chief Of Staff, A. r.
Baker. assisted by Post comman-
der James Grimes have been or
dered by Chief OF staff w. r. Por-
ter to meet him in Spokane. April
10 to contact colored veterans
there.
Read the Northwest Enterprise
Comrades, for the exact date and
time. We win stop IN Ellensburg
and Yakima. All veterans living in
this vicinity plan TO meet US. we
have a very important message
for you. Colored veterans in the
State of Washington, please send
your name and address to A. r.
Baker, and he viii gladly send you
all information about how the OBJ
iectives of the v. F. w. effects
yea. You need the v. F. w. and
the v. r. w. needs you. See the
Northwest Enterprise for further
Information.
A unique and gratifying mass
meeting of v. F. w. was held in
Tacoma Monday evening at Olym-
pia Hall. It is the first time so
many department officers journey
ed this far to interest colored vet
Grams in forming a Post. Among
the white officers present and adj
dressed the meeting were benefits
to be derived from the organiza-
ton, and invited all veterans to
visit his office and he win be glad
to assist them in securing PEN
sions, - whatever else they are
entitled to. w. r. Porter, Chief Of
Staff, Dept. Of Wash. at Centralia,
read a very interesting and en-
Tightening paper urging all colored
veterans to join the Post. c. J.
Wilson. also of Centralia, gave the
history and growth of the v. F. w.
Nelson Rochester. Deputy Chief of
Staff, Mercia Island showed sound
pictures. w. Wayne Beeman, AS
sistant Chief of staff, acted as
Master Of Ceremonies. Command
er Grimes gave an interesting talk.
Deputy A. R. Baker has been try
ing for sometime to establish a
Post in at the request of Dept.
Commander Theo. Powers, and his
efforts were praised highly. Depu-
ty Baker introduced George Moore
to the visitors who made ar in
t~eresting talk. We veterans wish
it understood that Mr.. Moore is
not forcing himself on us, he has
been requested by Deputy Baker
to help contact Tacoma veterans,
and further that Mr.. Moore is no
chisler. In the words of Adjt. Stin-
ger, If he is a chisler we wish Ia
coma had more chislers like him.
Don't let them get your goat, Mr..
Moore, the v. F. w. is behind you.
We had an encouraging turnout
from Seattle. Besides Commander
Grimes and Deputy Baker and
their wives, Post Commander J..
Phillips and color bearer, Thomas,
were also present. The Tacoma
veterans who signed up were
Jonas Peters, an Indian and Span
ish War Veteran; James L. Beck,
and Sgt. Mason Grant Jr., and
eight others promised to do so in
the near future. Get busy COM
rades, time and tide wait for no
man.
After the meeting a delicious
luncheon was served by Sgt. Grant.
We wish to thank Mr.. Skury and
Mr.. George Moore for the use of
the hall. We are looking forward
to an early completion of the new
Post in Tacoma.
The Washington times., 1937-03-13

Week every day on the set The only who wasn't in
"Ah, Widerness!" is Sara Haden.
John is just finishing in Maytme" with jeanette Mac
Donald and Nelson Eddy He plays impresario I'm glad
to relate that he doesn't sing Bob Leonard the director
made very happy the other day when he told me John
had given of the greatest performances he'd ever seem
Lse Raner arrived the other day from New York to learn
that She going like house afire in The Good Earth
which is smashing all kinds of boxoce records here just
in New York To make her joy overflowng she the
academy award and contract
Speaking of New York Mary Garden tells she's going
turning the studios Mary acting talent scout finding
voices for GodwynMayer. She thousand
additions year and found six potential voices which she
says quite record She brought youngster out from
Chicago 18year-od girl with remarkable voice.
She's the daughter of police captain there.
Wallace Beery has started in The Old Soak which should
make swell picture. Way study in mixed emotions
these days. One he's all downcast because the rain
caused landslide which destroyed his hunting cabin at
June Lake. The he's all excited the successful
tests of his Stinson plane.
Eleanor Powell just passed my dressing-room window in
very fetching which suppose is for broadway
Melody of 1897 in which she's due start right Nice
girl The Marx brothers, who have the dressing
from mine concoctng kind of tune harp and
tin whistle. Every and then yell at them, but it
doesn't do any good love to kid with them. They're
fun than a barrel full of monkeys.
Well don't know any goss right and the tele
phones ringing. l know what that Ny director,
Gerge Seiz wants back the se I'll cut short this
literary (?) effort. Hoping all is we'll with you,
Sincerely yours
The Washington times., 1937-03-13
English Hit Is
Keith's Next

Fire over England" Alexander
Korda's spectacular film romance
OF the days of Queen Elizabeth
and the mighty Spanish armada,
comes to RK.O.-Keith's on
Wednesday, March IT.
Flora Robson portrays the "Vir-
gin Queen" and others featured
in the production are Laurence
Olivier, Vivien Leigh, a lovely and
promising newcomer to the screen,
Leslie Banks, Raymond Massey,
Tamara Desni, another beautiful
newcomer, and Morgan Selten.
This Eric Pommer production
marks the first film directed out
side of Hollywood by the American
megaphone ace, William K. How
ard.
The screen play by Clemence
Dane and Sergi NalbondoV. based
on A. E. w. Mason's best7selling
novel, covers one eventful year
in the reign of Queen Elizabeth,
from 158788-the eventful year
of the Spanish Armada.
The love interest is supplied by
Olivier as the impetuouS young
Michael Ingolby, who risks death
by fire to serve his queen, and love
ly Miss Leigh, who plays one of
Elizabeth's lady-in-waiting.
The battle scenes between the
British and Spanish are stated to
be the most spectacular to ever
reach the motion picture screen.
The Washington times., 1937-03-13

HOLLYWOOD, Cal, March 13
G.N.SO.-"There goes a guy who
hasn't forgotten when $3.50 a day
was big money"
1t was Hal Mohr, famous movie
director, speaking about Walter
Brennan, character actor just
awarded the Academy gold medal
for the best work by a supporting
player in 1886.
Brennan recently has scared to
cinematic heights. He was the
Swedish aide of Edward Arnold in
Come and Get It," then the banjo
player in Banjo on Your Knee"
Now he's playing the comedy lead
in when Love Is Young"
Brennan's is one Of the leading