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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-06
RACEY RETURNS FROM SURVEY OF
 PINTA BAY ORES
Development Work Expect ed to Be Completed
 by Midsummer

Percy Racey, geologist-engineer has returned to Juneau after a two day inspection of the properties of the Pinta Bay Mining Syndicate on the bay of that name near Chicha- gof.
 Racey had no comment to make, but Juneau men interested in the property appeared enthused today.
 The Syndicate is composed entire- ly of group of Juneauites, who to date have spent approximately $8.- 900 in doing considerable develop ment work on the group of IT claims.
 The ore is said to run from $l6 to $50 ton, and lies in a limestone area cut by fifty foot wide dike. Several open cuts have been made on mineralized outcroppings and Gwo long tunnels have been driven nto the mountain.
 The upper tunnel. about 250 feet lbove sea level, has been driven in about 200 feet, with ore found on both sides of the dike, which the tunnel pierces.
 The lower tunnel, about 750 feet into the mountain now, has not yet pierced the dike. but has tapped one exceptionally high grade pocket of ore and several average spots on the outward side of the dike.
 Development work will be con- tinued and it is expected the ex- ploratory work will have reached a rather complete stage by midsum- mer.
 Among the Juneau men interested in the property are J. J. Meherin, Joe Stocker, George Osborne, Max Behrman. Gunnar Blomgren, Ern- est Baker, Arthur Ficken and Louis Delebecque.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-06

But, in their catching woes the Islanders have plenty of company from the other two league squads, and, if Bob Boyd returns to Juneau as expected to take his assigned place with the Islanders they will have big battery edge on the Moose and the Elks. Boyd was the stand out catcher of the league three years ago, when his powerful bat played a big part in the old Legion team s walk-away with the pennant.
 OutJielderS Plentiful
 In case the Douglas battery hopes come true, there will be no apologies needed for the squad from across the Channel At first base will again be reliable Captain Andrews, top first-corner guardian in, the loop last season Outfielders Johnny Niemi and Mark Jensen, normally fairly strong hitters, will have plenty of reserve in Andy Balog, young George Straigier and new conner Rex Pinckley. If from that trio and those who later join the ranks another hitting gardener can be developed, the Douglas Bremen will be set in the outer pastures; as Pitcher Erskine is plenty good en- ough fielder for anybody's team when not performing on the mound he's a hitting pitcher who can play anywhere
 The remainder of the Island in field will line up as in the past two years; Eddie Roller, good hitter, at short; Bob Bonner at second; and Jimmy Manning at third. Mark Jen- sen and Claude Erskine are also infielders capable of handling util- ity roles.
 With recruits yet to come from new players in town, Douglas resi- dents can look forward to ball team that will be really powerful at the plate and tight enough in the tield-that is, if Turner and Boyd turn up as expected.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-06
Alaska Chamber Meets Wednesday Wires Sent to Washington in Protest on Pending
 Bonding Bill

At meeting of the Territorial Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, members approved of wired ref erendum to member chambers, ask ing officials in Washington, DC, for postponement of hearings on the Alaska Bonding Bill
 Concensus among members pres- ent was that not enough notice had been given the Territory as to the nature of the bills progress and content.
 Wires were also approved as sent to five major Chambers of Com merce on the Pacific Coast, urging control of the influx of job seekers to Alaska.
 Present at the meeting were F A. j. Gallwas, L. w. Kilburn, both of Douglas; w. J. Mcdonald, Cordova representative, M s. Whittier, Wal lis George, H. R. VanderLeest and Curtis Shattuck, of Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-06
) 0 U CL A s N E W s
NEW OFFICERS ARE
 IN CHARGE, DIED.

Seating of the new officers of the Douglas Volunteer Fire Department elected at the last meeting. was the most important business of a two hour session held last evening Claude Erskine, retiring from the presiding officers chair expressed his appreciation for the support and cooperation he had received and a vote of thanks to him and the other officials for their efficient service was accorded.
 New fire chief, Mike Pusich, who was unable to be present on ac- count of illness, gave evidence oi his activity nevertheless with a written report which contained a copy of an inventory of all fire equipment and supplies on hand, to- gether with jobs completed, and also recommended the following definite action to improve range of the siren: a ladder and hose coup ling practice drills; repairs to the Mob Hill pipe line; membership rules be enforced; early practice for Fourth of July races; and dedica- ton ceremonies for the new fire hall the fore part of June
 Foreman Ray Mccormick an- nounced the appointment of Sante Degan and Orville Gulhaugen as his assistants.
 The names of applicants for membership were mentioned as fol- lows: Charles Schramm and Max Isaacs for reinstatement and Ralph Mortinsen.
 w. Andrews covered the baseball situation in report which stated that four games, one for each team entered in the league, will be played in Douglas this summer; also a game for the Fourth. A. E. Goetz is mana ger of the team, he said. New bags
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-06
DOUGLAS NEEDS HURLERS TO 60
 TO BALL WARS
Return of Turner and Boyd Will Make or Break
 Island Squad

Casting a discerning eye over the present ranks of the Douglas Is- flanders as they prepare for the coming Gastineau Channel League pennant chase, the critical fan sees almost the same team that made a gallant fight through all last season, team that has glaring weakness in the battery positions, yet team that may well finish way out in front If all expectations hold true.
 Only one pitcffer, though the best in the league, was proved not eonugh to win last season when the Island CTS went down before the three hurler pitching corps of the Moose in the Little World Series" play offs. And now, in the mound ranks lies Douglas greatest plight, and biggest expectation. Ace chucker Claude Erskine can be prophesied to win his share of games, but Douglas other mound workers have seen the years take the whip out of their arms and are generally good for only a few innings each
 Battery Troubles
 The big but" of the Douglas hurl- ing situation is Dave Turner, stel- lar moundWorker for the Moose three years ago, who is forecast to be back on Gastineau Channel soon, and who has been assigned to the Islanders. Turner should give the squad from across the Island two better than league average pitchers. with Jimmy Manning, Big Andy Andrews and Mark Jensen for re- lief. With Turner back on harness and in shape, the Islanders can meet the three -chucker staffs of the other two teams on even terms. If Elmer Lindstrom. just named to don Douglas togs, develops they will be more than set on the slab.
 Next in the order of business for Douglas Manager A. E. Goetz is filling the spot behind the bat left by the departure of ranting Red Gray. With the capable Gray minus, only Sammy Nelson is at present on hand to take care of the catching chores-and, one receiver is far from plenty for any team.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-06
LUTHERAN CHURCH
 GATHERING IS SET
 FOR MONDAY NIGHT

Plans for a congregational gath-' ering were outlined at the meeting of the Lutheran Ladies Aid Society yesterday when members met for luncheon in the social room of the church where Mrs. M. A. Mello, Mrs. w. A. Rasmussen, and Mrs. Bert Mcdowell were hostesses.
 Close to three dozen were present for the affair.
 The Church choir, Lutheran teach CTS in the Public schools, Sunday School teachers, and Palm Sunday confirmation class members are to be guests at the congregational get together set for Monday evening.
 Plans were also made yesterday for a rummage sale to be sponsored by the Society on Wednesday, May II. under the direction of Mrs. Ras- mussen and Mrs. Mello.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-06
MRS. TASSELL sUCCUMBs

The death of Mrs. Mary Tassell, result of long illness and her ad- vanced age. occurred here this morn- ing at II o'clock. at her home in the Native village One of the earli- est residents among the Indians here, Mrs. Tassell is survived by four grown children, all well known here; Mrs. Peter Jackson Of Doug las and Miss Alice Tassell, teacher at the Wrangell Institute, are daughters and Joe, Harry and Alex of Douglas are sons surviving.
 Alex Tassell, husband of the de- ceased, it is recalled, was the one and only victim recorded at the time of the Treadwell Mine cave-in
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-06
SENATORS WIN BY H0 MER' AS
 BASES LOADED
Cubs Co on Batting Splurge with l2 Runs in
 Eighth Inning
(By Associated Press

The Washington Senators gave another beating to the Cleveland Warriors yesterday largely through Johnny Stones homer with the bases loaded.
 An error by Mel Ott gave Gin cinnati- a.. victory over the Giants yesterday,
 The Cubs beat the Phlllies with an 13-hit attack featured by 12- run splurge in the eighth inning.
 Rudy York clouted out two hom- CTS to put the Detroit Tigers in 2 win over the Boston Red Sox.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-06

for bases have been ordered from Feusi and Jensen: also wire for a new backstop.
 Bob Bonner reported that the an- nual DF.D. dance would be held on May 28. Sale of tickets will start next week.
 The following refreshments com mittee for next meeting was ap- pointed: Dick Mccormick, Walter Andrews and Gordon Mills.
 A vote of thanks to Wallis George for keg of beer. which with sand wiches followed the meeting, was passed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-06
COAST LEAGUE PUNCHED NOW
 SEVERAL SPOTS
lBy Associated Pressl

The Pacific Coast League is all tied up like a pretzel as teams changed partners for the weekend.
 Portland pounded out Is hits yes- terday to defeat Hollywood and go into a tie with them for the lead.
 Only one game behind the lead CTS in a three-way tie are Los An geles, Sacramento and San Diego.
 The Solons trimmed the Angels when pitcher Tony Freitas cele- brated his birthday by hitting single to win his own game.
 San Diego outhit Oakland to make a clean sweep of the three gam, series.
 A wild pitch gave San Francisco victory over Seattle in ten inning game.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-06
BALL GAME SATURDAY

Another baseball game tor Doug las is scheduled for Saturday eve ming when the west end of town will play the east end. E Street where the fire hall is located. is the divid- ing line between the sections, from which the two teams will be chosen. Andy Andrews is captain of the west end and Claude Erskine heads the east end
 The game will start at o'clock
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-06
EVANGELIZATION SOCIETY
 SERVICES ARE ANNOUNCED

Perfect Womanhood" will be the topic discussed at the gathering of the Alaska Evangelization Society of Douglas Sunday morning. with George Loveless scheduled to be the guest speaker.
 Sunday night, services are to be held at the theatre in conjunction with the Eagles Lodge. A Mothers Day message will be delivered by H. B. Schlegel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-06
FIGHTING 6 FOX, BULL LEA ARE
 DERBY LEADERS
Ten 3-Year-OIds Ready to Go to Post in Ken
 lucky Classic

LOUISVILLE, Ky, May o.-With- out the semblance of a surprise, ten Swear r-olds are named for the sixty fourth running of the Kentucky Derby tomorrow
 The herd" is headed by William Woodward's Fighting Fox and War ren Wright's Bull Lea, first and sec ond choices respectively
 The odds on Fighting Fox are to 2 and Bull Lea to l.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-06
GAMES THURSDAY Pacific Coast League

Seattle 3; San Francesca 4, tel innings.
 Los Angeles 4; Sacramento 6. Portland T; Hollywood 4. Oakland s. San Diego g.
 National League Brooklyn 2; Pittsburgh 4. New York 2; Cincinnati 5. Philadelphia 2; Chicago 2l. Boston 5; St. Louis 2.
 American League Chicago 10; Philadelphia 4. New York 12; St. Louis 10. Detroit '; Boston 5. Cleveland 6; Washington 8.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-06
TOMORROW: THE ELKS

In the last of this series of pre- views of the Gastineau Channel League line-ups, to appear in To- morrow's Empire, the tail-enders of las season, but now a team of new faces, the Elks, will be put under the microscope.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-06
Betting Mistake Wins Good Stake
Newsboy of B oston Pulls $2,500 by Error of
 Ticket Seller

LYNN, Mass, May 6.-Guiseppi Scullio, 20-year-old newsboy saved up $10O to bet on the Suffolk Downs favorite War Minstrel, but by a mistake of the seller, who said he was sorry, the money was put on Natty Boy.
 You guessed it-Natty Boy won and paid $51.40 on a $2 ticket.
 The mistake broug'> Scullio $2,- 500.
 Try The Empire classifieds for results.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-06
NEW FIXTURES AT INN

The booths on the main dance floor at the Douglas Inn were yes terday extended to greater height with modernistically designed wood- work which adds much to the beauty
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-06
Some Americans Likely to Lose
 Their Citizenship

WASHINGTON, May 6. The Senate has voted to take away citi- zenship from Americans who vote in foreign elections or pleDiscites The measure now goes to the House for action.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-06
LEWIS TAXES
 EASY MATCH

BALTIMORE, Md, May 6.-John Henry Lewis, light heavyweight champion, took an easy decision last night from Domencio Ceccar- alli of Italy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-06

Mexico is the leading world pro- ducer of silver and in the last five centuries has yielded about five and a half billion ounces of silver, more than B per cent of world produc- tion during that period.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-06
MRS. WEsTFALL TO HOSPITAL

Mrs. Jack Westfall entered St. Ann's Hospital this morning for medical treatment She expects to be out in two or three days at the most.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-06

Egyptian goldsmiths made brace cts for the queen of Fer in 5400 B. c.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-06

of the interior. Kraft's Cabinet shop installed the new trim.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-06

The Japanese empire has been ruled for 2,567 years by an unhroken line of sovereigns.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-06

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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24
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DRAW UP WINTER
PROGRAM TODAY
FIRST COMPLETE TENTATIVE
LIST TO BE SUBMITTED
AT MEETING

Meeting this afternoon at 4
o'clock are the Junior Chamber
of Commerce and Recreation De-
partment chairmen of the Key
West Winter Program at the
residence of Mrs. Eva Warner.
Immediate plans for the sports
phase are to be initiated. Some
of the better sporting talent of
Florida will be available for
swimming and boat racing. There
will also be local participation in
a complete recreational program.
A tentative list of exhibitions.
shows, card parties. pageants,
plays are to be drawn up prelim-
mary to final submission to the
various club of the city which
are to sponsor them. Business
institutions and hotels viii also
sponsor events.
The program will get under
way in a small way in December
and will be under full swing
during January.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24
GEO. SAUNDERS
DIED YESTERDAY
FUNERAL SERVICES BEING
CONDUCTED THIS AFT.
ERNOON

George H. Saunders, IA. died
$50 O'Clock yesterday afternoon
at the home 1919 Eaton street.
Funeral services are being held
this afternoon 4 O'Clock from the
Congregational church, Rev. Will
liam Halliday officiating.
Pallbearers who will serve are:
Chester Thompson. Pope Monte
cine, Charles Mathews, Leroy
Torres, Charles Curtis, and w. F,
Collins.
Lopez Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements.
The deceased is survived by
the widow, Mrs. Brenetta Saun-
ders: three sons, Cleveland. Eddie
and jefferson Saunders. One
brother. James Saunders, and a
sister, Mrs. Caroline Gibson.
There are also eight grand
children.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24
KEY WEST CLOSES
STORES AT TURKEY
HOUR NOON TODAY
SCHOOLS CLOSED UNTIL
MONDAY; FEDERAL UNITS
WORK SUSPENDED: OBJ
SERVE THANKSGIVING

Key West shut down" today
just around the Turkey hour" to
celebrate the Thanksgiving day
begun by Governor Bradford of
Massachusetts in an early Amer
lean settlement in 1871 as thanks
for the bounties of the Creator.
All units of the Army and
Navy, including the Army Bar
racks, Fort Taylor and Naval
Station did no work. However
at the Naval Station a naval
tanker Salinas brought in a load
of fuel oil and the personnel of
the Station was obliged to UNI
load it. Otherwise. there was
only guard and police duty. The
Postofficc closed at 10 o'clock this
morning and no mails were de-
livered today.
The Retail Merchants ASSocia-
tion stores closed at o'clock
this afternoon President Joe
Pearlman told The Citizen. A
number of other business cstab-
lishments were closed also. City
and county and WPA departments
also closed down.
Monroe County Schools. the
Convent of Mary Immaculate
and st, JoSeph's School were
closed today and will not con-
vene again until Monday The
University of Florida and Flor
ida State College for Women
closed today and a number of
students came TO Key West for
the holidays
Services at several churches
were held this morning and others
will be held tonight
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24
W. ~. ~ ~ - ~ ~. -
NEW YORK YACHT
DEPARTS TODAY

Yacht Lanai. owned by
Commodore Arthur Curtis
James of the New York Yacht
Club and flying the clubs
crescent and star green and
white flag. left this morning
through Caldes Channel aft
or a visit of a day in Key
West.
Commodore James was re-
Gently given writeups by ma
tional picture and news
magazines stressing the Pc
culiar coincidence that little
publicity was given TO the
fact that he owned six rail
roads. Commodore James
has been bringing his beau
tiful yachts TO Key West for
many seasons now and is an
enthusiastic booster of the
Island City in New York and
New England yachting cir
cles.
A party aboard spent most
of yesterday fishing.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24
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SCHUTT CATCHES
SAIL BACKWA ARDS

Peter Schutt. manager of
the Casa Marina. caught q
nice sailfish yesterday but
he thought he was going TO
get something bigger for
awhile.
You see. Mr.. Schuif's six
and-one-half-foof sail threw
rightly and scornfullY from
him the barbed hook which.
as Professionally as II was
scornfulIY thrown. then lodg-
ed in the Stream rovsr's tail.
Pumping strongly all the
while Schultz thought he had
a real monster as the fish
made vicious runs pulling the
line with him.
After Is minutes of pump
inc AZ the reel the line began
70 come in. What was Mr..
Schufi's surprise 10 find that
the sailfiSh was drowned"
and dead from being pulled
backwards
Ben Trevor. who was also
in the party. and Mr.. Schultz
caught a great number of
kingfish. mackerel. and dol
phin and reported a wonder
ful day At the Stream and
reef.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24
PYFROM'S BODY
BROUGHT HERE
SERVICES ron FORMER KEY
WEsTER TO BE HELD
ON SUNDAY

Body Of Thomas Fl. PyfroTn. s3.
who died az an early hour yes
terday morning IN Miami. was
brought To the city last night in
funeral car Of the Pritchard
Funeral Home.
Services will be held Sunday
afternoon $50 O'Clock az the
Pritchard Chapel on Division ST.
Rev. William Halliday Of Con-
grcgatlonal church will officsate
Mr.. PyfroFn IS survived By the
widow. Mrs Eva PyfroEn, ore
daughter. Mrs. Camille Russell.
Washington. D. C. one son. Ar
thur Pyfrogn. of Miami Two sis
ters, Mrs. Annie Cosola. 81 Hfgas-
ton, Texas. ard Mrs Nellie
knight. 0f Sarasota. Fla
There are also three grand
children
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24
WASHINGTON coMMUNICA-
TIONS COMMISSION Elk
EMPTS "TALOFA" AND 9TH
Err VESSELS
WASHINGTON. Nov. "a
Communications Commission ex.
empted "Talofa" and other yes
sells. plying between Key West
and Dry Tortugas island today
from regulation requiring radio
facilities for passenger vessels.
Uy Associated Press)

Editors Note: The Sutton
Line, Arno B. Kammerer, wrote
the Key West Chamber of Com
merce recently that the line was
to be begun December /, which
would make it possible for peo-
pie to visit the area without diff
ficulty".
Many tourists have asked if
there were boat service to the
historic fort which was once be-
lieved to be the key to the gulf"
as it guarded the turning point
for ships going to the Gulf.
There also DIR. Mudd, who was
impronsed after John Wilkes
Booth shot President Abraham
Lincoln, spent many years of his
life.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24
TRAFFIC FINES
CONTINUE in
WINTER DRIVE
CHIEF IVAN ELWOOD ASKS
GRAFTON OF KEY
WESTERS IN CERTAIN OF
FENSES AS AID THIS YEAR

Traffic arrests are continuing
daily, Chief of Police Ivan Ell
wood and Sergeant Joseph Kemp
told The Citizen today, in a drive,
initiated two weeks ago. to pro-
vide safe traffic for the heavy
tourist season.
I'VE have some interesting
times in City Court, Judge T. S,
Caro-, meeting daily at 3 o'clock
at City Hail., they said. ''The
judge has been filming first of
tenders who go through the new
ly-painted stop signs a dollar.
Those who go through the light
ed stop signs must shell out three
dollars. But those fines are only
for first offenses. After that they
may go higher.
eve are not going to be hard
on tourists this winter, however,
but will follow the custom of
other tourist cities in being as
easy as possible on them.
''As for local folk we request
cooperation principally on double
parking. This is our principal
problem in the city. Double
parking will tie up traffic and
otherwise make it uncomfortable
for drivers Immediately behind.
Stops at through streets will of
course be enforced, and lights.
Another problem locally is the
fast pull-out from the curb of
some drivers. This may result in
some serious accidents. If local
folk will help in these respects
particularly we believe that the
smooth flow of traffic will be
greatly aided this winter.
Although there were only
about five accidents last winter,
there was not the heavy traffic
we are now beginning to find,
and that is the reason for precau-
tons we are taking, they con-
Guided.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24
EXTENDS THANKS
FOR COURTESIES
DIRECTOR OF AUDUBON so.
cIETIES WRITES TO
S. C. SINGLETON

John Fl. Baker, executive di-
rector of the National ASSocia-
ton of Audubon Societies, writes
S. c. Singleton, secretary of the
Chamber of Commerce. express
ing his appreciation of his CO.
operation with Warden Edward
Moore.
The letter is under date of No
vember is, was written from
headquarters 1905 Fifth Avenue,
New York, and is as follows:
Dear Mr.. Singleton: II was
my pleasure to meet you at your
office when l was in Key West
last March. and | remember very
clearly the cordial reception
which you accorded me.
Il now learn of your kind Co
operation with our warden, Ed
ward Moore. in furnishing him
with desk space in your office.
and therefore write at once to
express our deep appreciation of
this courtesy, on your part.
4 also learn of your expressed
willingness to seek introduction
OF bill in the Florida legislature
with relation TO setting up of a
refuge for the Key deer Our
Mr.. Sprunt viii find occasion TO
chat with you about this when
he is in Key West next month, ="
MIR, Baker signs his letter, with
the hope that may soon have the
pleasure Of seeing you again.