The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, May 19, 1931, Page 1

H, THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIR “ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME” VOL. XXXVIIL., NO.5723. JUNEAU, ALASKA, TUESDAY, MAY 19, —~ 1931, T0 AUTHORIZE ELECTION, RECALL OF SEATTLE MAYOR WILBUR WARNS DESTITUTE NOT T0 COME NORTH Secretary Says Funds Are Needed by New Ar- rivals in Alaska EXPLANATION GIVEN OF PREVIOUS ADVICE Cabinet:Officer’s Statement Due to Action of Ju- neau Chamber WASHINGTON, D. C.,, May 19.— Anyone who takes Secretary of Interior Ray Lyman Wilbur's ad- vice and goes to Alaska to engage in pioneering had better provide himself with sufficient supplies and funds to tide him over until his earning power is established, the Secretary explained today. The Secretary of the Interior made this clear—that Alaska is no place for a job hunter, that opportunities are only for a man equipped to seek a fortune on his own, in both mining and farming. The Secretary said that the sur-| face of Alaska has been barely scratched and that thousands of square miles await the pioneer but he pointed out there are no pay- rolls looking for takers. FAULT IS FOUND F‘a.ult was found by the Juneau Chamber of Commerce last Thurs- day with a statement that Secre- tary Wilbur issued May 11 urging “young men to go North to Alaska, a land of 600,000 square miles with less than 60,000 population,” and possessed of unlimited “mineral and agricultural possibilities.” - The Chamber directed its Secretary, G. H. Walmsley, to write “a.strong letter” to Secretary Wilbur inform- ing him that there was consider- able unemployment in Alaska com- munities and that the Territary was no place to which 'young men without funds should come seeking work. News of the Chamber’s ac- tion was sent by the Associated Press correspondent here to the Starec and was broadcast by the news agency there to papers in all pazts of the Union. Without doubt, Secretary Wilbur’s explanation today of his statement of May 11 results from the action taken by the Juneau Chamber last Thursday. Ketchikan Men Go on Joyride; One in Jail, One in Hospital KETCHIKAN, May 19.—A week- end joyride ended disastrously for Ted Hanousen and John A. Cof- fin. They told officers they were so drunk they did not know how it ‘happened. Coffin is in jail and Hanousen is in a hospital. The two men drove, what the of- ficers said was a stolen car, through a fence to a float 20 feet below. The car was smashed and the two men were thrown overboard. Misses Train, Hikes to Fairbanks, Keeps His Date FAIRBANKS, Alaska, May 19~+When the venerable John B. Bentley, Episcopal Arch- deacon of the Yukon, with headquarters at Nenana, ac- cepted an invitation to deliver the baccalaureate sermon of the Fairbanks High School graduating class, he intended to board a freight train from Nenana for Fairbanks. He miss- ed the freight and started afoot. He made the 60-mile hike in two ddys, arriving here in time to fulfill his engagement. A Cbuple of Snappy Dressers Leaving the Uity Hall alter receiving the ofhcial welcome ol the city of New York, Edwin Thompson , Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Eng., resplendent in his robes of office and preceeded by his mace-bearer, it teresting discussion. Can it be a ‘Mayor should wear? shown with Mayor James J. Walker, who knows a little bit about i | ' dressing up himself. i ! | Their Honors appear to be absorbed in an in- debate about what the well-dressed Jimmy favors the striped pants, and think: that in ermine he’d be a nightmare. AUTHOR WHITE COMING NORTH, SET PURPOSES Campaigrng for Game Preserve and S.E.Alaska National Park SEATTLE, May 19.—Enroute to CANNERS EXPECT SMALLEST PACK FORTEN YEARS Outlook for—réa] Most Un- favorable Since 1921, | i Say Operators 1 | Canners in the Icy Strait-Cross Alaska in an effort to establish a Sound and Chatham Strait dis- game preserve and National Park‘,‘l‘ifls are preparing for the smallest on one of the larger islands, such.salmon pack since 1921 and their as Admiralty, Baranof or Chicha- general attitude is'that the out- gof, Stewart Edward White, author [lock for 1931 is the most unprom- and big game hunter, has arrived |ising in the past decade. here. He sails north next Friday.| Although it is what is termed an White is also campaigning for “off year” in the pink salmon fisb preservation of the Kodiak bear. | “A National Park in Southeast ! Alaska has greater possibilities for building up the Territory than the icontinued hunt for gold,” said White. ' Mr. White nas been agitating in the Saturday Evening Post and a number of other national maga- zines for almost two years for greater protection for the Alaska brown bear. Several months ago he first advanced the idea of cre- ating a national park embracing the whole of Chichagof Island as a sanctuary for that purpose. About three weeks ago, Secretary Wilbur of the Interior Dzpartment 'announced that President Hoover, jupon his recommendation, had ! doubled the area of Katmai Na- tional Monument and made it a brown bear reserve in which the {animal would be fully protected {at all times. He said this step | had been taken as a result of the | nationwide agitation resulting from . Mr. White’s campaign of publicity. s e —— |N. C. COMPANY PRESIDENT l MAKING ANNUAL VISITATION / Volney Richmond, President of the Northern Commercial Company of Alaska, and Mrs. Richmond, are | passengers aboard the steamer Al- |aska for Seward. Mr. Richmond is making his annual tour of @®mpany posts in Alaska from Anchorage to| Seward Peninsula and into Yukon| Territory. He will spend most of the summer in the Territory. Plants Have “It;” Green COlor Is “Sex Appeal,, Ior the canners, but it is understood BOSTON, May 19—There is a real sex appeal in the color of rapidly growing plants. This portion of vegetation pro- duces a sex hormone, or something which acts strikingly like a hor- mone. Experiments with mice dem- onstrating this borrowed hormone effect are reported to the American Association for the Advancement of Science by Dr. Burnham Searle Walker of Boston university school | of medicine, Hormones are minute but exceed- ingly potent secretions of ductless glands. They do much to -control health, sex, growth and even to affect mental balance. Dr. Walker finds that roots, even when young and growing rapidly, lack the -hormone substance, 8o do fruits. Only the green pigmentation has effective amounts of the secre- tion. Even these green portions lose their, sex appeal as soon as they pass ‘the phase of rapid growth. ery of Southeast Alaska, none of the packers are exhibiting any signs of uneasiness over a fish shortage, an abnormal situation in itself, and virtually every one of them seems to be concerned with how little loss they can end the year with. e And to most, if not all, of them, big packs at this time promise greater financial suffering than smaller ones. Hence the lack of concern over the “off year.” This is undoubtedly the prevailing senti- ment in the northern areas, it was discovered by a representative of The Empire, who has just com- pleted a ten-day trip in which vir- tually every cannery in them was visited, and superintendents and higher officials talked with. One of the most successful of the pack- ers apparently voiced the prevailing sentiment when he remarked: *“I probably will pack 50,000 cases, and I'll pay you $6,000 if you'll assume the loss at the end of the year.” Desplve imis feeling, however, all of the plants that will operate are making the usual preparations for the season. Gear has been made up; traps are being put into shape; seines are being overhauled; boats have been put into the water, and the permanent crews are either on the ground or are expected on H early steamers. ‘The usual number of local people, Indians and whites, fishermen and laborers, will be employed. There has been no reduction in wages in cannery help, but owing to the ex- tremely low prices prevailing for the product of the pink fishery, the fishermen will receive much less than last year, or the six pre- ceding it, for their takes. Prices have not been 4nnounced by any ‘that contracts have been signed ranging from four to six cents |with the fishermen furnishing their own supplies and oil. They wont get rich, or indeed, make a great deal of money at |these figures, but they will be em- iployed and earn something if the 'runs are up to the “off year” av- |erage. “And that,” say the can- ‘nery operators, “is more than we expect to do this year.” ———————— Dr. R. L. Alcorn is @ passenger on the Alaska for Valdez. NEXT SATURDAY IS PROCLAIMED FOR POPPY DAY Mayor Urges Citizens to Observe it by Wearing Legion Poppies Saturday, May 23, was proclaimed Poppy Day in Juneau in a procla- mawon 1ssued today by Mayor Thomas B. Judson. The proclama-J tion urges all citizens of the city to chserve the day by wearing ar American Legion and Auxiliary poppy as an individual tribute tc the American men and women who gave their lives in the World War. It also calls upon the citi- zens of the city to contribute as liberally as their means will allow to the welfare of the disabled vet- erans and dependent families o |§ the dead and disabled when pur- chasing their poppy. The proclamation follows: “I, Thomas B. Judson, Mayor o | the city of Juneau, remembering the fine young men of Juneau whom the city sent forth in thc years of 1917 and 1918 to defenc the honor and ideals of our nation n the battle fields of the world's most terrible war, and who died in the heroic performance of the duty the nation assigned to them, apd deeming it fitting that the citi- zens of the city should pay honor to their memory by wearing the flower among whose bright red blooms many of them died, do hereby proclaim Saturday, May 23, Poppy Day. “I urge that this day be observed by all patriotic citizens of Juneau by the wearing of the memorial poppy made by disabled veterans which will be offered on the streets of the city by the women of the American Leglon Auxiliary. [ further urge that the citizens of Juneau who gave so gallantly of their services and so liberally of their wealth during the war, think on, this day of those who gave health and strength, and when pur- chasing a poppy give as liberally as their means will allow to help light- en the burden for those who are still paying in suffering and pov- orty the price of our glorious vic- tory. THOMAS B. JUDSON, ‘Mayer. NEW PROGRAM FOR ECONOMY S DISCUSSED All Administrative Branch- es of Government Call- ed in Conference WASHINGTON, D. C., May 19.— President Hoover expects to save between $125,000,000 and $150,000,- 000 next year thréugh a govern- mental economy program according to annpuncement made here to- day. Representatives of all adminis- trative branches, including the smallest commissions, will accom- pany the President to his Rapidan retreat before the program is out- lined and completed. No public project which furnishes employment will be halted. The Treasury, Post Office and Agricultural Departments are sched- uled for examinations regarding the economy program within the next three weeks. Last Saturday Secretary of In- terior Wilbur and heads of the various departments were question- ed and & saving of millions was indicated. FOUR HUNDRED ARE POISONED GUADALAJARA, Mexico, May 19. —Four hundred children and many employees of an orphan asylum are suffering from* poisoning believed to have originated in adulterated milk. Fifty victims are in a serious condition and two may die. All available doctors were rushed to the asylum and. found milk regularly furnished had been mixed with formol. Ten employees are held pending an investigation. ——rr—r— | Mrs. J. E. Vanderlinden, mother of Mrs. H. M. Porter, arrived today i 4. in one ot the most colorful demonstrations in the history of aviation, 672 planes, representing every military classification from light, speedy scouting planes to huge bombers capable of carrying a couple of tons of concentrated destruction, will take part in the United States Air Force three-day maneuvers tain All New York. C MEMBER OF over New York City, starting Ma: the pro%rum will be a daylight an ert Stevens, flying a special photographic plane, will photograph at u%n armada of the air will look ag it soars over Gotham. ASSOCIATED PRESS 22, Features of ght raid. Ca [ ng range the skyline of omposite picture shows how the Hoover Dam Law Upheld NEW CHICHAGOF DISCOVERY HAS GREAT PR0M|SE;Construction Authorization Tunnel Dn’; Over 200| Sustained—Arizona Feet on Vein Carrying Loses Case High Average Value The 'Alaska Chichagof Mining | Company, which has been engaged | WASHINGTON, D. C, Hay 19.— The law authorizing the construc- tion of the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River has been sustained High Court| rived SBunday on business. | in exploratory work on its property adjoining the famous Chichagof mine since last summer, is confi- dent it will be producing by next Fall. The early results of its de- velopment program have its thgn-‘ est hopes and explorations will be | pressed throughout the summer, it was stated today by Nick Bez, Presi- | dent and General Manager, who ar- A small crew of men under Mike Stanton, foreman, has been drivirg | as constitutional by the Supreme Court. complaint has been dismissed with- out prejudice to her right to pro- ceed further in the matter should it later develop any of her rights are impaired. Arizona questioned the constitu- tionality of the law and asked the court’s prohibition by the Interior Department from carrying out the contract and provisions and also The State of Arizona’s bill and| for a visit of several weeks with he: daughter and family. a tunnel on the vein since mm‘challenged the Colorado River pact. the middle of Arpil. It has driven a distance of more than 200 feet - on a vein that varies from two to sTucK MARKET four feet in width and carries val-| ues that, according to a mill test made at Tacoma, averages better| SELLING PUTS than $50 per ton. This work wnll} Mixed Price Trends Caused be continued for several weeks and then a shaft will be sunk to de-| by Flurries of Short Covering termine the depth of the ore body. Experienced mining men, includ- ing J. L. and W. C. Freeburn, who| are familiar with the district from long years of operations through thelr connection with the old Chi-| chagof mine, are watching the ex- ploratory campaign with much in- terest, and regard the new work. ings as one of the most interesting] NEW YORK, May 19.—The Stock discoveries in recent years. |Market was today subjected to The Alaska Chichagof’s ground is|fresh waves of selling and the located about 2500 feet from the bears became wary. Flurries of westerly boundary of the old Chi- Short covering caused mixed price chagof. Alr for the drills used trends. in driving the tunmel is piped from! Pivotal shares closed slightly up. the Chichagof compressor house, There were, however, several weak making the development work un- spots at the finish. usually economical. | Rails were strong early in the The Alaska Chichagof Mining day’s trading but lost most of the Company was organized under Ter- !gains in later trading. ritorfal laws late last year. Its‘ Steel sold at a new low but ral- capital stock issue consists of 1,005,- led. 000 shares at a par value of $1. American Can closed two points MARTIAL LAW LIFTED TODAY . TODAY’ STOCK QUOTATIONS £ iy o E.NE'W YORK, May 19.—Closing {quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 16%, American Can ’99. Anaconda Copper 25%, Bethe- FRnM MADRID hem Steel 43%, Fox Films 14%, ]Geneml Motors 39%, Granby Con-| {solidated 12%, Kennecott 19%, . . . |Packard Motors 7, Standard Brands Cabinet Believes Tranquil- 17, standara oil of Caliornia 35, ily Again Reigns Still |Standard Ol of New Jersey 35, on in Provinces |Bay 4, Checker Cab 10%, 10,10, MADRID, Spain, May 19.—Mar- California Packing 23, Trans-Atlan- tial law has been lifted in Madrid tic, no sale. as the Cabinet decided the city was' s O o S tranquil after the riots of the past| George A. Nelson, mining engi- week. No announcement is made when Who has been spending some time martial law will be lifted in other in the Wrangell district, returned lpome today. places in the Provinces, iUnited Aircraft 28%, U, S. Steel by the State Legislature under the '98%, Curtiss-Wright 3%, Hudsonguiding hand of young Gov. Phiiip lcomp:euon in five years. OFFICERS RAID ' LAS VEGAS: BIG | CLEAN-UP MADE Speakeasies, Breweries and Stills Closed LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 19— Fifty Federal Agents made a sud-| den invasion of speakeasies and | roadhousss here, the headquarters' of the great Hoover Dam project, and arrested ninety proprietors, | white-aproned bartenders and wom- en entertainers. Padlocks were clamped on the places and automobiles and liquor | selzed. Twenty-five night clubs and| /SHELVES PUT INTO speakeasies, five breweries and three stills were closed. The raiders were led by Col | George Seavers, who said: “We are going to make this place ! safe for Hoover Dam workers.” The raid was the second attempt | in two months to dry-up Las/ Vegas. JMDODSON BOES SOUTH KETCHIKAN, Alaska, May 19.—| Jim Dodson, injured in a recent plane crash, left for Seattle today | aboard the steamer Yukon to con- sult a specialist as a result of a nose injury. C. J .Alexander, of Seattle, and Al Dano, are still confined to the hospital and probably will remain there for many weeks. Dodson is accompanied south by his wife. - ,ee — John Rustgard, Territorial Attor- ney General, left this morning for Seward en route to Fairbanks on official business. While there he will deliver the annual commence- ment address of the Alaska Agri- [Twenty-five Night Clubs, | PRICE TEN CENT§ IIPETITIONS ARE SUFFIGIENT TO SECURE RECALL FRANK EDWARDS - |Five Thousand More Names than Réquired Are Reported by City Comptroller SEATTLE, May 19.—City Comptroller Harry Carroll announced this afternon that the recall election petitions | contained 5,000 names more than necessary and he will authorize*an election to re- call Mayor Frank Edwards. The Cemptroller said he would set the date later pos- sibly on June 1. Mayor Edwards lost a last minute effort to block the official canvass of the peti- tions. BOMBS HURLED AS PROTEST T0 DICTATORSHP Thirty Persons Are Injured by Explosions in Lisbon —Guards on Duty LISBON, Portugal, May 19.—The hurling of seven bombs within the /past 24 hours injured 30 persons but the Police are alert for further manifestations against the Dicta~ torship of Presldent Carona. The latest bomb hurling inci- dents occurred this morning when two explosives were thrown from a taxicab into a cafe crowd. The third explosion was near a food market. Several persons were injured in the first explosion. Fourteéen persons, including sev- eral students, were hurt last night. Heavy guards are stationed along the thoroughfares. VAULTS AT CAPITOL Steel shelving for vaults in the Federal and Territorial Building were received today, and installa- tion began at once. The shelving is the product of the Berger Man- ufacturing Company of Canton, ©Ohio, and cost $5,400. The work of installation is in charge of A. M. Geyer of Geyer and Newman, sheet metal workers of this city. No College Degree For Rogers Unless ItIs D. A. OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., May 19.—Advised that the Ok- lahoma City University is con- sidering bestowing an Honor- ary Degree of Doctor of Hu- manity and Letters, Will Rogers said that if any degree is tack- ed to his name he wants D. A. —Doctor of Applesauce. “College degrees are in bad repute without handing them to comedians. I saw a college giving Secretary of the Treas- ury Mellon one and he is a million bucks short. I have got too much respect for the cultural College and School of Mines. MADISON, Wis, May 19.—A five- point program for public ownership and operation of public utilities in Wisconsin has been set in motion | LaFollette. One of the main planks in the Progressive Republican campaign | last year, the power program has |been probably the most controver- It | session. may be carried to One measure in the program Publi&Oivned Utili;ies Is Aim of Gov. LaF ollette people who work and earm them,” said Rogers. would permit the state to go into the light, heat and power business. The measure must be approved by the next legislature and at a refer- endum before it becomes effective. Would Raise Bond Limit. A second resolution seeks a con- stitutional change to permit muniei- palities to bond themselves in ex- cgss of five per cent of their as- sessed valuation in order to pur- {neer on the Alaska Juneau staff. | sial subject during the legislative | chase public utility property. This resolution needs only approval ata referendum. The five per cent dond- (Continuea uo Page Six)