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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-04
FIRST HALIbUT
 COMES IN WITH
 VESSEL VIVIAN
Halibuter Spencer Follows Vivian Closely
 Into Port

To the halibuter Vivian, Captain Charles Larson, Paul Jensen and Chris Molver, go the laurels for bringing in the first load of fresh hslibut to hit a Pacific Coast fish mart this season.
 The Vivian arrived in Juneau at ll:50 this morning, but was closely followed by the Spencer at 12 noon. The Spencer's crew is made up of Captain Russell Elliott Seivert An- derson, Herman Waldemeir and Jens Satire.
 The Vivian brought in 5000 pounds of halibut that sold at 71a and 5tA cents to the New England Fish Company, William Carlson.
 The Spencer brought in 10000 pounds that sold at ' and 5, to Se- bastian- Stuart, Elton Engstrom.
 .Today's fish will be shipped fresh to Seattle on the steamer Yukon, but contrary to general belief this morning, Seattle boats will hit the markets first with fish, although no landings were made there this morn ing.
 Last years first landings on the Juneau mart were made March P s6ven days after the season had opened on March IS, this year $ catch coming in three and a half days sooner after the April 1 open- ing.
 Opening prices last year were 51s and 3is, with fifteen vessels selling instead of two.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-04
KenneC0tt Is to
 Abandon Mines,
 Alaska Copper
No New Ore Bodies Uncov- cred, Stockholders Are
 Told by Stannard
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 Failure to uncover new ore bodies during 1887 has resulted in definite decision by the Kennecott Copper Corporation to abandon operations in it's widely known Kennecott cop per property in Alaska.
 Cessation of operations are ex- pected the latter part of this year upon completion of the mining of the remaining ore tonnage.
 With greatly curtailed produc- ton and high operating costs, aban- donment of the property will not be serious matter in the far-flung activities of the corporation, Presi- dent E. T. Stannard informs stock holders in the companys annual report.
 Rail to Close
 The company's Copper River and Northwestern Railway, which has been almost entirely dependent for tonnage upon mines in the Kenne- colt area will be closed down simul- taneously with the mining opera tionS, reducing it to nominal value
 Commenting on operations of the Alaska Steamship Company, a wholly owned Kennecott subsid- iary, Stannard tells stockholders:
 All operations were suspended from October 28, 1886, until Febru- ary 5, 1887, when the general mari time strike on the Pacific Coast was settled
 Thereafter the company en- joyed good volume of both freight and passenger business which made it possible to operate at profit des- pite decreased labor efficiency and generally higher costs.
 Charges to capital account which totaled $7O0,0O0 include the purchase of two ships as well as expenditures to comply with new government safety y-at-sea regulations.
 Earnings Reported
 The company's consolidated 1937 earnings were equivalent to $5.2( and $460 per share, respectively on outstanding stock compared with $2.82 and $2.36 in 1886 and $161 and $1.22 in 1885.
 Although the 1887 showing was a vast improvement over 1886, Stan nard emphasizes that stockholders should not construe them as "indi- cative of present conditions ano earnings
 The severe decline in domestic business which became precipitous in the last quarter of 1897 has showr no indication of improvement" he declares. Moreover, any marked betterment in the copper industry is entirely dependent upon a sub- stantial improvement in genera business. 'S
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-04
VOTING TOMORROW
 FROM g AM. TO ! PM.

The city election will be held at the city hall tomorrow with voting hours between 9 o'clock in the morn ing and T in the evening
 The candidates are: For Mayor L. w. Kilburn and Joe Riedi; for three members of the Council-fom Cashen, Robert Bonner, Glen Rice Carl Lindstrom, Sante Degan; for one School Board member for a g. year term-Mrs. Catherine Balog and H. L. Cochrane: for one mem- Der of the board for 1-year term A. R. Edwards and Frank Petty grove,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-04
Grab FiShernlen'S
 Union in Strike
Selling Direct to Consumers in Fight Against
 Dealers

SAN FRANCISCO. Gal, April A. The Crab Fishermen's Union has renewed the fight against the deal CTS by selling the crustaca direct to the consumers at 25 cents each com pared to the usual price of 30 to 35 cents.
 The officials of the union said direct sales would be continued in the fight to stop importation of cold storage crabs
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-04
NORAH BRINGS
 2 TO JUNEAU ON WAY NORTH

The steamer Princess Norah dock ed in Juneau at 1:30 this afternoon was to sail for Skagway one hour later.
 Passengers for Juneau were Ed ward Bartlett, Miss L. Bell, A. Ii. Cohn. D. Derrick, o. Derrick, A.. Derrick, H. L. Fisk G. Genakis, Joe l.. George, K. L. Harris.
 R. c. Haydon, Miss F. Hooker. F. B. Johnston, F F. Jones, and wife J. Keeler, J. J. Keenan and wife, J. F. McClue. C. Skinner.
 For Tulsequah, via Juneau- A.G. Ford, Charles Graham.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-04
DR. BUTLER DUE
 ON PAA ELECTRA

Dr. Evelyn Butler. Elementary Education Supervisor for the Bur- eau of Indian Affairs, was to return to Juneau today aboard Pacific Alaska Airways plane from Fair banks.
 Dr. Butler has been making sur vey trip of towns on Norton Sound and the lower Kuskokwim country.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-04
THREE COME IN
 WITH PAA SHIP

Al Monsen and Murray Stuart were to bring a Pacific Alaska Air ways Electra into the Metiedenhall Airport this afternoon from Fair banks with three passengers.
 Passengers are R. w. Cooke, pr E. Butler, M, M McDowell. s
 Two PAA Electras viii go north tomorrow.
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 The average depth of the ocean be- low sea level is l2,450 feet.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-04
) Q U GLAS N E W s
ALL NATIVE VILLAGERS
 HAVE BEEN X-RAYED

All the men, women and children, about fifty of them, composing the Indian population of Douglas, were treated to X-ray examinations last week at the Government School in the movement to stamp out tuber- culosis. Mrs. Clara Gaddy and Miss Parr, government nurses, were in charge of the work. Although the results have not been announced it is believed they will be largely if not entirely negative.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-04
JUNIOR GUILD TO
 SEE PICTURES AT
 MEET TOMORROW

Trevor Davis will show motion pictures at the meeting of the Jun for Guild of the Holy Trinity Cathe- dral tomorrow evening following dinner which is to be served at 6:15 pm. in the recreation hall.
 Mrs. Robert Rice, president will preside, and emphasis will be placed on the sale of tickets for award of the silver fox stole. Mrs. David Ram say is in charge of refreshments and Miss Elisabeth Kaser, program.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-04
JOE GEORGE HERE

Joe |. George of George Brothers arrived aboard the Princess Norah, returning north following a visit of several months in the states. Spending some time in .Pawtucket, R. T., his former home, he also visit ed his father in Pasadena and stop ped at the Mayo Brothers Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-04
COUNCIL MEETING

This evening the Douglas City Council will hold the last of their regular weekly meetings before the election of the new Council tomor- row. Details connected with winding up the past years business are to be attended to and final reports submitted.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-04
TWENTY NEW VOTERS ARE
 ADDED TO REGISTRATION

At the close of the registration period here Saturday evening it was figured by Clerk Tuckett that about twenty had qualified to vote in to- morrow's election. Last year a total of 187 votes were cast in the city election Those voters were not re- quired to register this year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-04
SHELL FLIES
 SIX SUNDAY

Simmons flew six passengers for Alaska Air Transport Sunday.
 Mrs. Atkinson and daughter Sar- ah, were flown to Chichagof, Eunice Logan to Hoonah, and Florence Campbell, round trip to Hoonah.
 Jack Milquist was brought in from Sitka, and Ed Thorgerson from Chichagof.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-04
BRIDGE PARTY IS
 GIVEN BY HIRSTS

Saturday evening, MT. and Mrs Claude M. Hirst were hosts to friends at a dessert bridge party, assembling guests for three tables of cards at their home on Distin Avenue.
 A yellow color scheme was fol- lowed in the spring flowers which formed a setting for the affair. Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Morley were winners of the first prizes, and Mrs. M. s. Whittier and MT. J. c. Horum placed low.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-04
VIM. CASHEN SIGNED UP FOR
 END YEAR AT ANCHORAGE

William Cashen Douglas High School graduate and University of Alaska graduate of year ago, who has been teaching his first year at Anchorage in the seventh grade, has been engaged to teach there again for another year. according to news recently received here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-04
GRAyRoCK IN HOSPITAL

Jack Gravrock entered St. Ann's Hospital Saturday for treatment of bad cold with which he has been suffering for the past three weeks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-04
PIONEERS OF ALASKA

Will meet tonight at the Odd Eel
 lows Hall at 8. George Grigsby is slated to talk. Refreshments. Be sure to attend. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-04

The cost of the Washington mon- ument was $l,3OO,000.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-04
TIDES TOMORROW

High tide-2:43 am, 17.9 feet. Low tide-9:l7 am, -2.2 feet. High tide-3:3l pm, 14.9 feet. Low .de--9:23 pm, 2.1 feet.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-04
LEAVING FOR ANCHORAGE

Rudy Pusich is booked to sail to- morrow morning for Anchorage where he will work this summer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-04

Alaska by Lester D. Henderson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-04

Empire classifieds pay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10

tery with committal services by Father Dial. The pallbearerS were :: Francis, Ralph, Arthur and Robert Blum, Gene Phalen and Harold Coleman,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10
BOOK HELD ON
 THEFT CHARGE
Continued in Case Granted Until TOmOrrOw--Several
 Hearings Postponed

A days continuance was given in city court today to George Book, 26, of Wolcott, who was arrested here last night on a charge of theft of an automobile.
 A similar continuance was given William Kyauskas, 35, of Albany, N. r., charged with operating a car while under the influence of liquor.
 James Liesunaitis, 50, of 626 Wash ington avenue, charged with reck- less driving and having defective brakes, received continuance to the 17th.
 George Gahan, 25, charged with assault and breach of the peace re- ceived a discharge.
 Dennis Mccarthy, 1S, of 206 Will low street, charged with violating the rules of the road, paid $l0, for 8 nolle.
 John Colucci, 2s, of 855 North Main stret, charged with violating the rules of the road, received a continuance to Monday.
 George Bezukhy, p, of S7 Vine street, charged with failure to give the proper signal, paid $5 for Q nolle.
 A continuance to the 14th was given William A. Brade, 19, of Mid- dlebury road, charged with reckless driving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10
VICTIMS NAMES
 ON DANGER LIST
Youths Injured in Gasoline Station Explosion in
 Serious Condition

The names of Armand Ciano, 20, of 827 East Main street, and William Burnes, q, of Wolcott street, re- mained on the danger list at St. Mary,s hospital today. They were two of four young men trapped in gas station at East Main and Vol colt streets when an accumulation of alcohol fumes exploded Monday night. Both have extensive burns.
 Seriously burned was Richard Hager, g, of 30 Gates avenue, att tendant at the station. His name, however, is not on the danger list.
 Andrew Biondi, 19, of 126 Wolcott street, was fatally burned, and died some hours after the explosion. Flu neral services for him were held this morning.
 Investigation into the tragic blast was made by the fire marshal and his staff, state police and Deputy Coroner Walter w. Smith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10

ROBINSON-Word has been re- ceived here of the death of Dr. Frederick A. Robinson, a dentist, in Shanghai, China, yesterday. He was the brother of Mrs. Emma R. Tullar of 62 Academy avenue, Waterbury, and an uncle of Miss Julia Tullar also of this city.
 Dr. Robinson was born in Glas- tonbury, the son of Thomas J., and Mary (Welch) Robinson. He studied dentistry in Boston and soon after his graduation went to Shanghai where he practiced for A years.
 The dentists wife is now in Phil~ adelphia with their son, Frederick, Jr., who is studying medicine.
 Survivors include the following brothers and sisters, Dr. Thomas J. Robinson, of Westerly, R. |. and William J. Robinson, of Lan- caster, Pa, Mrs. John s. Tyler, oi South Glastonbury, Mrs. William F Mclean, of Colorado Springs. Colo. Mrs. Rosabelle A. Hdye, of Phil adelphia, Mrs. J. Howard Brown of Coral Cables, Fla, and Mrs. Tul- | lar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10
Women Voters Urged
 To Protest Change
Federal Government Suspected of CamOulaging Pork Barrel Measure-.More Jobs Classified as Patronage

behind the protests that have been launched to uphold past civil ser vice requirements.
 For Patronage
 Seeing in the senate move an at- tempt by the administration to open up positions in the Federal Trade Commission, Interstate Commerce commission, Social Security Board offices and other offices to political supporters regardless of qualifica- tions, Miss Marguerite Wells, na- tional president of the League of Women Voters, said that If such provisions should be applied to the entire government service, g thou sand units of patronage stand to be permanently added to the pat ronage system"
 The Leagues statement charac- terizes the McKellar rider to the tIl- dependent officers appropriation bill as calculated to destroy the civil service system as conceived in the Civil Service act passed S5 years ago and in direct opposition to the expressed will of the people and to both political party platforms.
 Senate confirmation in practice Is the very negation of non-political merit system" said the letters to members here and to members of congress. Those who believe in the principle that partisanship would not influence the selection of public servants except those in policy-de- termining positions, must deplore any tendency in the senate to as- sume the duty of selection appoin- tees for an increasing number ot major positions. In so doing it un- dertakes a function which 1t is not by its nature constituted to per- form"
 Alarm Evident
 While expressing the hope that the senate will kill the McKellar rider, considerable alarm Is mani fested by members of the League over the possibility of the pork bar rel measure slipping through in a flood of bills awaiting action as a result of the protracted filibuSter over the anti-lynching bill.
 At the same time the local league members are helping the national campaign for passage of the Ram speck postmasterS' bill whcih would place all postmasters under civil service. Present postmasters would not be seriously affected by the measure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10
MASSES

DEVINE-A months mind mass of requiem will be celebrated Satur- day morning, Feb. 18th, at 500 o'clock, at the St. Francis Xavier Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Hannah McKenna Devine.
 HAYES-First anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Satur. day morning, Feb. 18th, at 500 o'clock, at the Immaculate Con- ception Church, for the repose of the soul of the late William Hayes. MARTEL-Month's mind mass of requiem will be celebrated Satur- day morning, Feb. 18th, at 500 o'clock, at the Blessed Sacrament Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs Bridget Conlon SULLIvAN-2nd anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Sat urday morning, Feb. 18th, at 7:30 o'clock, at SS. Peter and Paul Church, for the repose of the soul of the late William Sullivan.
 MURNANE-M Months mind solemn high mass of requiem will be cele- brated Saturday morning, Feb. 18th at 500 o'clock, at St. Margarets S Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Dennis F Murnane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10

War president.
 The City Hall will be closed in observance of the holiday. Courts will not be in session, with the ex- ception of city court. A number of officers and public buildings will be closed for the day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10
FUNERALS

The funeral of Andrew Biondi was held this morning at 8 oclocK from the home, 126 Wolcott street to Our Lady of Lourdes Church where solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. JOS. eph Valdambrini assisted by Rev. Edward Farrell and Rev. Rocco Na- dile. Burial was in Calvary ceme- tery with committal services by Father Nadile.
 The honorary pallbearers, personal friends of the deceased, included: William Hickey, James Carroll, VII Na McCelland, Matthew Gehrlg, Ed ward McElligott, Donald Pilkington, Armand LaFerriere, John Griffin, Vincent Magro, Benjamin Capisio, Salvatore Troisi, Donald Kieley' Raymond Albert, Ernest Clano, Robert Albert and Anthony Matar- ago.
 The pallbearers were: Raymond Bradshaw, Edward Abbondandoio' Andrew Cerullo, Thomas Qulnn, Thomas DeLeo, and John kieley.
 The funeral of Mrs. Eleanor Lom- bardi was held this morning rom the home 834 North Main street 10 St. Lucy's Church where solemn mass of requiem was celebrated ae 8 o'clock by Rev. Felix Scoglo as sisted by Rev. N. Palladino and Rev. Michael McVerry. The pallhearers were: Nicholas SforZa, Andrew Cre- tella. Richard Giacin, Frank LaRus- so, Robert Galuppo and John Mas Sarelli.
 Funeral services for Timothy A: Culhane, 49, of 29 Maple avenue, VIII be held tomorrow morning at 8:3o o'clock from the Arthur J. Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue. A solemn high mass will be cele- brated at g o'clock at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, fol- lowed by burial in new St. Joseph'S $ cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon ana evening.
 Local 1885, International Associa- ton of Machinists, will meet at the club rooms on East Main street to- night at 7:3o o'clock to take action on MT. Culhane's death and 90 to the funeral home in a body.
 The funeral of Lupo Mucci will be hold from the Bailey-Snyder funeral home, 94 Willow street, tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock to St. Lucy'S church, where requiem high mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home to- day from 2 to II o'clock.
 The Maiorano funeral home, 267 Bank street, is in charge of the fu- neral arrangements.
 The funeral of Mrs. Rosina Titc was held this morning at 8 o'clock from the Colasanto Funeral Home p39 Bank street to St. Brigid's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10

church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at g o. clock by Rev. T. A. Mccarthy. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pall- bearers were: Lawrence and Michael Santoro, Lawrence Tito, Lewis Lau- ria and John and Lawrence Mar. tineli.
 The funeral of Frederick Wolff was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Lunny funeral home, s Central avenue, Rev. Oscar Locke ohiciating. Burial was in Riverside cemetery. The pallbearers were: Jo- seph, John and Marshall Mclean. Reed Hoffman, Harold Page and Howard Meyers.
 The funeral of Thomas J. Reilly was held this morning at 8:30 O. clock from the home. 14 Kenyon street to the Sacred Heart church where a solemn mass Of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev Frederick Schaeffer assisted by Rev John Dial and Rev. Henry Quinn Burial was in new St. Joseph's ceme'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10
.CIO UNITS PLAN
 STATE CHAPTER
Steering Committee to Meet Here Saturday
 Afternoon

The steering committee of the Connecticut units of the Committee for Industrial Organization will meet at the headquarters of the Waterbury Brass Workers union, 53 Spencer avenue, Saturday, Feb ruary l2, at 2:S0 p. m. Seventeen representatives of various affiliateS comprise the steering committee.
 The purpose of the meeting will be to plan the calling of conven- tion of all c. I. O. unions in Con- necticut, to set up up permanent State Industrial Union Council, which will be chartered by the Committee for Industrial Organiza- tion.
 In addition to the convention prop osition, the committee will consider the selection of 8 permanent chair man and permanent secretary. At the last meeting, which was in New Haven two weeks ago, Alex Cashin of Waterbury was named temporary chairman and Thomas Malloy of Hartford was named temporary secretary. MT. Cashin is an organi- ger for the United Mine, Mill and and MT. Malloy is an officer of Unity lodge, United Automobile Workers Union, of Hartford.
 Michael P. Widman, of Boston, c. I. o. regional director for New England will attend the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10

Alarmed at the trend of events at Washington where considerable support has been thrown behind the Mcclellan bill to make future ap- pointments to independent federal agencies that pay $4.000 a year or over patronage jobs, members Of the Waterbury League of Women Voters were sent vigorous appeal by the national organization to get
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10

Muskrats often build their homes on floating man-made raftS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10
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LOUGHLIN-In this city, Feb. 10th. 1888, Mrs. Catherine Loughlin, of
 IS Orange Court. Funeral Saturday morning, time later, from Lunny
 Funeral Home, 25 Central Ave-, to Immaculate Conception c h u c h. Burial in old St. Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10

LOUGHLIN - Mrs. Catherine Loughlin, widow of the late John Loughlin, former superintendent of the City Hall, died early this morn ing at the home of her niece, Mrs. Raymond Conlon of IS Orange court after a long illness. A native of Lawrence, Mass, she had been a resident of this city for over 65 years. Mrs. Loughlin was well and favorably known throughout the city.
 She Is survived by one daughter, Mrs. J. H. Moynahan of Chicopee, Mass, three sisters, Mrs. Mary Tel Ter and Miss Elizabeth Dunn of this city and Mrs. Alice Hubbard of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held from the Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue on Saturday morning, time to be announced later to the 1m- maculate Conception church where
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10

CLEARY-Word has been received here of the death of John Cleary, a horticulturist of Limerick, Ire- land. He is survived by his wife, Mary Walsh Cleary and one son and two daughters. Mrs. Cleary was the former Mary Walsh who was en1- ployed at the Bronson Studio pre- vious to going to Ireland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10
CROSBY FRENCH
 CLUB CONFINES

A paly, "La Surprise D'Isidore," :" with Walter Griffin, June O'Neil, Merritt Anderson, Jacqueline Yavec- chia and Marjorie Sesselman as characters, was enacted at the meeting of the Le Cercle Francais yesterday afternoon in the Crosby high school assembly nall.
 A quartet made up of Lorraine Downs, Betty Evans, Virginia Fen ton and Emily Tavel rendered sev- eral songs. Elaine Gasser was chair man of the program committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10
PUBLIC OFFICES
 CLOSE SATURDAY

Patriotic programs by several local organizations will highlight Waterbury's observance of Lincoln's birthday on Saturday. Tributes will be paid to the memory of the Civil