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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-25
LOUISE SOUTH
 WITH 37 FROM JUNEAU TODAY

The steamer Princess Louise went southbound through Juneau carry this morning, coming in at 6 o. clock and sailing at 8 o'clock, talk ing 37 passengers from here south
 Those leaving were T. Balnave, MT. and Mrs. A. Wells, Miss R. An drews. MT. and Mrs. E. L. Craw- ford. E. T. McNulty. Mrs. E. l. McNulty, B. Bonner, R. Bench Miss J. VanderLeest, Mrs. A. G Reynolds, J. H. Breig h t, J Schweppe, J.Goodwin, Mrs. L. P Kelley, MT. and Mrs. c. c. Per soneus, Miss A Personeus, B. Per soneus, Miss M. Taylor, L. E. Evans, E. Hautala, J. B. McCroskie, Miss A. Atkinson, Miss J. Wells, T. F. Field, Miss M Thompson, J. Thorncroft, Dr. J. M Swartz. Mrs. A c. Congdon, s. Congdon, E. Congdon, T. E. Congdon. Miss M. M Congdon, P Adolph and A. Roan.,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-25
PRINCE GEORGE p :.
 HERE; LAST TRIP

Canadian Nationals Prince George, on her last trip of the sea- son, arrived in Juneau at 6:30 o. clock yesterday afternoon with 13O round trip passengers, and four pas sengers who disembarked at Ket- chikan and one at Juneau. The pas senger alighting at Juneau was Mrs. Veta Mcintosh of Tanacross, Alaska.
 The ship sailed for Skagway at II o'clock pm. and will be back in Juneau on the trip south at 1 o. clock am. Sunday.
 J. w. Watt is master of the Prince George, and other officers are w. E. Eccles, first officer; A. s. Munro chief engineer; N. A. Mclean, pur- ser; J. Gillian, assistant purser, and J. M. Kerr, chief steward.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-25
FOSTER SAILS. @.el
 ON MCKINLEY

Wilson Bud Foster, baseball star, basketball referee, radio com mentator. and recently Forest Serv- ice employee, one of the most pop ular young men of Juneau, is leay- ing aboard the steamer Mount Mo- Kinley tomorrow, for Fairbanks.
 s Foster is to assume the position of Assistant Manager for KFAR, Capt. A. E. Lathrop's new farthest north radio station to be opened noon in Fairbanks. Mrs. Foster will follow her hus- band about the middle of next month. The couple will leave a host of friends in Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-25
NIPPON PLANE
 DUE AT NOME
 SUNDAY MORN
May Go Direct 10 Fair. banks Says Telegram
 10 Customs Here

Alaska will have its first look at the Japanese round-the-world plane Nippon J-Baci on Sunday, when the ship is scheduled to arrive at Nome at 10 o'clock in the morning, Nome time Collector of Customs J. J, Connors was notified today by tele- gram from the Oska Mainichi. the newspaper sponsoring the flight.
 The plane will start from Sapporo, Japan, on Sunday, but because it crosses the international date line enroute to Nome. will reach Alaska the morning of the 17th.
 The Mainichi's telegram to the Collector was as follows:
 Japanese Aeroplane Nippon J. Baci intend start Sappora 27th,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-25
JUNEAU ALL-STARS ARE
 WINNERS AT SOFT-BALL

The first game of the softball season played on the Douglas dia- mond last evening resulted in to 5 score in favor of the Juneau All-Stars over Warmers Grocery team.
 A number of spectators were on the sidelines to watch the game which extended well into partial darkness.
 The lineup follows:
 J.A.S.-Herritt c, Lewis p. Benson lb, Kronquist 2b, Whitley 3b Fer guson ss, Duckworth If, Whittier If, Hildinger of, Burk If.
 Warner's-Erskine c, Andrews D, Nelson 1b, G. Stragier 2b, Warner 3b, A. Stragier ss, Gulhaugen If, Vicklund If, Feero of, Mesojedic If.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-25
MARINE NEWS
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
. . . . . NORTHBOUND


 NORTHBOUND Yukon scheduled to arrive at 8:30 o'clock tonight. Should have three days mail aboard. Tyee scheduled to arrive at e:3O o'clock tonight. Mount Mckinley scheduled to arrive tomorrow night. SCHEDULED SAILINGS Taku scheduled to sail from . Seattle tonight. . Aleutian scheduled to sail from Seattle 9 a. m. tomorrow. . North Coast scheduled to sail from Seattle 10 a. m. tomor- . row. . Princess Charlotte scheduled to . sail from Vancouver tomor- row at 9 D. m. . North Sea scheduled to sail . from Seattle August 28 at 10 . a. m. . Alaska scheduled to sail from . Seattle August 29 at a. m. . Princess Louise scheduled to . sail from Vancouver August . 30 at g p. m. . Northland scheduled to sail . from Seattle Sept. l at 10 a. . m. . sOUTHBOUND SAILINGs { . Baranof scheduled to arrive . morrow noon and sails . south one hour later . Prince George scheduled soouth . bound a. m. Sunday. . Columbia is scheduled scuth- . bound Sunday. LOCAL SAILINGS . Estebeth scheduled Lo sali every Wednesday at pm. for Sit- ka and wayports. . Dart leaves every Wednesday at Tam for Petersburg, Port Alexander. Rake and way [ ports
 .
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-25
ONE HALIBUTER
 5ELLSAT SEATTLE

SEATTLE, Aug. 25.-Only one halibuter, the Chelsea from the western banks, arrived today. The vessel brought in 10000 pounds of halibut and sold the catch for 10ss and .1e cents pound
 From the local banks, the Re- liance brought in 12,000 pounds of sable. the Aegir 15.O00 pounds, both selling for 55s cents straight. and the Repeat 1000 pounds of sable, selling for Az cents straight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-25
Miss BeHholI Feted
 With Kitchen Shower

Miss Frances Newman was hos tess last evening at the family resi- dence in the Coliseum Apartments with a kitchen shower given in con- pliment to Miss Dorothy Bertholl whose marriage to MT Harry Sur rock will be an event here Septem- Der 2.
 Guests spent the evening playing games, honors for which were won by Mrs. Roland Lindquist, Mrs Clifford Berg and Mrs. John White ly.
 Those invited for the occasion included Mrs. Frank Behrends, Mrs Clifford Berg, Mrs. Robert Gordon, Mrs Roland Lindquist, Mrs. John Whitely, Miss CorTine Duncan, Miss Merriam Lea, Miss Virginia Lund Miss Ellen MoKechnie, Miss Jane Blomgren and Miss Esther John stone. 4aE g ff
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-25
DAVIS REp0RTS DEASE COUNTRY
 LOOKING GOOD

Jack Davis is back in Juneau after month in the .Dease Lake country in connection with mining interests there, reporting considerable activity in placer and lodes.
 Davis said he and his partners have staked about five miles of a promising nickel lode that has oc- casiOned much interest in the nickel producing world.
 While in Juneau, Davis is a guest at the rGastineeu Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-25
VICKERLUNDS TAKE
 KILBURN APARTMENT

MT. and Mrs. Elwin Vickerhnd arrived here on the Northland from HOquiam. Washington, have taken one of the Kilburn apartments which they will occupy after the Gertz's departure Sunday. For the present they are house guests of Claude Erskine.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-25
4o-S MEETS

An important meeting of the 40-s will be held tonight at the Ameri- can Legion Dugout. Delegates and alternates will be chosen for the big time at Fairbanks next month and all 40-8ers are requested to turn out by Jack Holler, big chief.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-25

Japanese date. Will arrive Nome about 10 morning 27th, Nome time, or might proceed direct to Fair banks. Airrnen five, passengers two" E
 It is possible the plane may stop at Juneau enroute from Fairbanks to Seattle, though the stop is not listed in the official itinerary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-25
COMING TO DOUGLAS

Mrs. Edwina Snethen and her daughter Perry, aged 6 years, of Se- attle, are expected to arrive in Doug las aboard the steamer North Coast next week to spend the winter with Mrs. Snethan's parents, MT. and Mrs, Ed Martins9ns a
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-25
TIDES TOMORROW

Low tide-4;51 am, IA feet.
 High tide-11:20 am, 13.6 feet. Low tide-5:0l pm, Al feet. High tide-11:08 pm, l4.8 feet.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-25
MARRIAGE LICENSE

A marriage license was issued today by U. S. Commissioner M. E. Monagie to Tony Tomatich and Harriet Averl Marie Mary West lake, both of Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-25

Try The Empire classifieds for results.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-25
BLAND TELLS
 pURp05E50F
 FISH STUDY
Conqressmen Here 10 Be Helpful fo Alaska's
 Fishing Industry

tContinued from Page One)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-25

Empire Want Ads Bring Results.
Evening star., 1939-07-21
Seven D. T.. Bills
Are Approved
By House Committee
lunocy Amendments
And Beer Measure Are
Among Those Voted

The House District Committee to-
day ordered favorable reports on
seven bills. including the lunacy
amendments designed to relieve Gal
linger Hospital from holding mental
cases for observation for a lengthy
period. The committee was en-
deavorlng to clean up the bills re-
ferred to it in all effort to get action
on them during the congressional
closing rush.
After considerable humorous de-
bate, the committee approved a bill
sponsored by Representative Jack
Nichols, Democrat, of Oklahoma to
permit motorists in automobiles to
drink beer in their cars.
Other bills approved by the COM
mittee would exempt the American
Friends Service Committee from
taxation: ado reckless driving to
violations for which compulsory liza
bility insurance is mandatory: allow
the District to purchase additional
parking meters; exempt group hos
pitalization from taxation; amend
the real estate law so as to include
persons engaged in business chance"
propositions
The lunacy bill allows mental
cases to be moved to St. Elizabeths S
Hospital after five days of observa-
ton instead of 80 days as at present.
A poll of the committee indicated
support for bill which Represent
ative Nichols said he would intro
duce today to permit the Bureau OF
Internal Revenue to examine the
tax books of the District.
Evening star., 1939-07-21
Husbands AnnuIment Suit
Cites Brides Suicide Threats

adjoining offices in the Government
here, the court was informed, and
the defendant was highly emotional
and became Historically enamoured
of the plaintiff"
On many occasions, the complaint
recites, she caused violent scenes in
the Office and, just prior to the mar
riage, threatened to kill him and
commit suicide, the court was in
formed.
The complaint declares that once,
when on a Potomac River boat ride,
she again made threats to kill him
and commit suicide by leaping over
board.
Represented by Attorneys Vernon
Lowrey and Henry S. Goodman. Mr.
Overath said in his complaint today
that under these circumstances IN
desperation, fearing both for his own
life and for the life of the defendant
and for his employment, plaintiff
finally went through the form of a
marriage with the defendant"
About March l, the court was told.
Mrs. Overath returned to Kansas
City.
Evening star., 1939-07-21

If an emotional woman threatens
to kill a young man and commit
suicide, and, to save the day, he
marries her, is he entitled to an
annulment, when they have never
lived together?
That was the question put up to
District Court today by w. J. Rich
mond Overath, 2055 Park road NV,
who advised the court that, on
November 3 last, he went through
marriage ceremony before a
justice of the peace of Arlington
County, Va, with Lucille r. Graves
Overath of Kansas City, Mo.
According to his complaint, filed
today, seeking an annulment, the
couple Immediately separated.
Mr.. Overath contends that the
marriage was procured by fraud
and coercion" The complaint cites
as grounds that the bride was 50
years of age, previously married and
divorced and had one child II years
old, while the plaintiff.-was but ~
years Of age and inexperienced.
Both parties were employed in
Evening star., 1939-07-21

BACKGROUND
Sdkhalin, island north of Japan,
has been frequent cause OF dis
pute betUeen Russia and Japan.
Island Uas diUided betWeen t,DO
empires at end OF 1904-5 udr, and
in 1920 Japan acquired oil and
coal concessions in eastern part
OF Russian halt as result of mas
sdcre OF 500 japanese at Niko-
laeDSk. Convention signed in 1925
guaranteed these rights to Japan.
BY the Associated Press.
TOXIC, July 2l.-A naval minis
try source disclosed today that Sec
ton of the japanese fleet was assem-
bling in northern waters as a result
Of a Soviet Russian threat to confis-
cate japanese oil and coal proper
ties in Sakhalin Island.
The size of the naval force, its
base, and destination were not
stated. The naval source declared,
however. that "our ships and men
are ready"
Asked if Japan were likely to take
armed action to prevent confscation,
he replied: I'm my opinion that is
possible. The situation is extremely
grave"
Monday Soviet Russia announced
rejection of japanese demand in
"ultimatum form" regarding the
rights Of japanese oil and coal con-
cessionaires in Sakhalin Island,
which is half Russian and half
Japanese. 1t is of the Siberian
coast
Thirty-nine Soviet planes were re-
ported shot down today in a battle
over Lake Bor, in the Outer Mon
golian- -Manchukuoan zone of hostil-
tiles.
The result of the battle was an
nounced in communique of
Japan's Kwantung army, the Man
chukuo force, at Hsinking and the
report was relayed by Domei, Jap
anese news agency.
The government awaited word as
to whether Soviet authorities had
carried out threat to conf1scate
the property at a midnight Thurs
day deadline No report had been
received thus far either from SAX
halin or from Moscow.
At Moscow Shigenori Togo. Jap
anese Ambassador, was engaged in
negotiations with S. A. Lozovsky,
vice commissar of foreign affairs,
in a last-minute effort to avert a
clash.
Vice Admiral Masazo Sakonji
president of the North Sakhalin Oil
Co., said Japan will never surren-
der her concessions.
IF necessary" he added, I'VE will
occupy the island
Official circles expressed fear
of the repetition of the Nikolaevsk
massacre of 1920, when some 900
Japanese were slain.
The present dispute arises from a
(See TOXIC, Page A-5)
Evening star., 1939-07-21
End to Young Democrats Club
Here Seen in Hatch Bill
More Than $3.50 of 5000 D. c. Members
Would Be Affected, CoImun Asserts

The District of Columbia affiliate
OF the Young Democratic Clubs of
America will be practically wiped
out should the House amended
Hatch bill curbing political activity
among Federal officials be passed,
Perry H. Colman, president of the
local organization. asserted today.
Mr., Colman, an official in the
Agriculture Department, commented
that more than 95 per cent of the
5000 members of the District club
would be affected by the legislation
AS far as I'm concerned" he
commented. the local organization
would practically be wiped out"
Mr.. Colman stated further that
the original purpose of the bill would
be defeated with its passage as
bootleg politics would result.
I think legislation keeping poll
tics out Of relief is highly commend
Evening star., 1939-07-21
Finding Of Footprints
Stirs Slim Hope for Boy
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MILLINOCKET, Me, July 21.-
With what one mountaineer called
very slim" chance of finding r.
year-old Dom Fender alive. a
searching army began its fourth day
on the wild. windswept slopes of
Mount Katahdin today.
A report that tracks about the
size of the Rye, N. Y, lads foot
prints had been seen in the sandy
path left by an avalanche $500 feet
up the mile-high peak sent one de-
tachment to the Abol stream section
National Guardsmen, State troop
ers, timber cruisers and volunteers
moved out to widen their explora-
tions as a hollow-eyed father waited
tensely at base camp for news of
the son he lost on the cloud-bathed
summit late Monday.
Evening star., 1939-07-21
Star Is Discovered
Weighing 5000 Tons
Per Cubic Inch
Greatest Density Of Matter
Ever Known Reported
To Astronomers
BY THOMAS r. HENRY.
Star Stan Correspondent.

PARIS, July 2l-Discovery of
star which weighs 5000 tons cubic
inch-by far the greatest density of
matter ever known in the universe
was reported to an international
conference of astronomers here to-
day.
The substance of this star, it was
reported by DR.. G. P. Kuiper, Uni
versity of Chicago astronomer. who
made the discovery, is 100000 900
times heavier than water. A cubic
inch of this matter could not be
supported by any substance on
earth.
The strange star, which has been
named Wolf 457, is smaller than the
moon. but weighs as much as 20
100000 earths. DR.. Kuiper said. It
belongs to the recently discovered
white dWarfs,'' and is the first To-
Gated by the new Mcdonald OBJ
servatery telescope on the summit
of Mount Locke. Texas, the second
largest telescope in the world.
White Dwarfs Described.
These white dwarfs were described
by Dr. Kuiper as self luminous OBJ
jects ranging in size from twice
that of the earth to about one
fourth as big. The smaller the
star, he said. the heavier it is, as
a general rule. The largest weigh
only about 10000 times as much
as this planet.
They range in density from about
100000 times that of water to the
titanic mass of the newly discovered
dwarf. The density of Wolf 457,
DR.. Kuiper said, is still uncertain,
but the figure given is of the right
order Of magnitude. Other similar
stars, he has calculated. have den
stiles between 10000 900 and 1OO,-
000, 900 times that of water
All the white dwarfs, DR.. Kuiper
(see SCIENCE. Page A-3)
Evening star., 1939-07-21

able" Mr.. Colman stated, but this
bill as it now stands, 0ves en-
ployes not under civil service out in
the cold"
Mr.. Colman's remarks followed
those of Charles H. Shreve, execu-
tive secretary of the national Or
ganlzatlon, who estimated that half
OF the District members would De
affected but that not more than
$4,000 of the 100000 members in
the entire organization would feel
the effects.
Mr.. Shreve commented that the
principal effect on his organization
OF the measure would be turnover
in the next few months in officer
personnel, particularly in the case
OF the local organization. He said
the routine functions of the Young
Democratic Clubs would be delayed
See YOUNG DEMOCRATS Pg. AS.
Evening star., 1939-07-21
Czechs Form Regiment
Within Foreign Legion
BACKGROUND
BY the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS, July 21.-A new regiment,
formed almost exclusively of vet
erans of the old Czecho- -Slovak
Army, was reported today as being
organized at Sidi Bel Abbes, Al
gerian headquarters of the famed
French Foreign Legion.
Agence Radical Independence. or
gan of wing of Premier Daladiers
Radical Socialist party, said 600 for
mer Czech officers and soldiers who
Joined the Foreign Legion recently
had been kept in a solid unit and
were being trained to form the CEN
tral units of an entire Czech regi-
ment.
Negotiations are now under way,
the report said, to transfer more
than 400 Czech soldiers ssw in Po-
land to Moross,,, where khey would
be Incorporated into the new unit.
Evening star., 1939-07-21
Church Friends Offer
Funds to Aid Ransom

CLEVELAND, July q P.-
Churchmen friends of the Rev.
Gerould R. Goldner, 20, last night
proffered funds toward a 5000 ran
some demanded by Arabs who kid
naped the Mogadore, Ohio, pastor
in the Holy Land.
The Rev. Howard Spangler, assist
ant at the Cleveland Disciples of
Christ (Christian Church, where
the father, DR.. Jacob Goldner, is
pastor, said church officers ARE con-
sidering steps, if necessary, to raise
the ransom money" He cabled DR..
Goldner: Plight known. Funds
available"
The young pastors wife, Ruth
20, and their 9-month-old son were
in seclusion meanwhile in a rela-
tive's suburban home. At 7:30 am.
yesterday she received a cable from
DR.. Goldner which said simply
"Gerould safe.-Dad."
Evening star., 1939-07-21
Kidnapped Clergyman
Urges Payment
OF $4,000 10 Arabs
Donkey Boy Brings Note
Carrying Yelled Threat
Of Bonds Leader
Picture on Page A-5.)
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
JERUSALEM, July 21.-A donkey
boy brought to Jerusalem today a
note from the Rev. Gerould r. Gold
ner of Mogadore. Ohio, assuring his
father of his safety. but urging that
the IS 900 ransom demanded by his
Arab kidnapers be paid today if pos
sible.
The same messenger brought a
note from the leader of the band
which kidnapped the Ohio pastor
Wednesday declaring that if the ran
som were not paid the captors could
not be responsible for Goldner's
safety.
The first message, delivered to DR..
Jacob Goldner, Cleveland, Ohio,
pastor and father of the kidnapped
man, said:
Don't worry. I am sending this
note with my donkey boy to you to
convince you l am safe Please
bring the money if possible Friday
Affectionately. JERRY"
Two donkey boys accompanied the
Goldners on the. journey which re-
suited in the kidnapping. One was
sent back with the father, who
reached Jerusalem yesterday. The
second was freed last night with
the messages and reached Jeru-
salem this morning
He was questioned intensively by
British authorities and by the elder
Goldner.
Greek Patriarch Helps.
The Greek patriarch of Jerusalem,
head of the Orthodox Church in this
! region, joined the efforts to obtain
Goldner's release. He sent a mes
sage to the priests of the Greek
Monastery at Mar Saba urging them
to spare no expense in aiding the
American.
Meanwhile the father of the 90
year-old kidnap victim prayed for
the release of his son. United States
Consul General George Wadsworth
continued efforts to free the younger
Goldner
Arab Intermediates also took "a
hand in the negotiations. They
were understood to have countered
the kidnapers' original demand for
IS, 5,O0O-repeated in the gang lead
ers note today-with an offer Of
$1,000.
Arab Shiek Lends Aid.
1t was understood three main
Arab tribes in the Dead Sea Vicinity
had been approached to assist Wads-
worth in the search for the clergy
man and his captors.
One of the chief sheiks of the
area promised to do what he could
to negotiate Goldners release.
The kidnapping occurred Wednes-
day as the father and son, on
Holy Land tour, were returning from
trip by donkey to monastery at
Mar Saba near the Dead Sea.