The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, October 31, 1934, Page 1

3 . THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE " “ALL THE VOL. XLV., NO. 6794. JUNEAU, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1934, DEMOCRATIC VIC 'S ALL THE TIME” MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS PRICE TEN CENTS RY IS PREDICTED FRANCE PLANS T0 FIGHT NAZI IN SAAR AREA Troops Ready for Com- mand of League, Great | Britain Is Notified PARIS, Oct. 31.—France has no- tified Great Britain she has made preparations to crush any attempt at & Nazi putsch in the Saar re- gion. The French officials outlined that steps have been taken to place at the disposal of the League of Nations, now having supervision over the district, of all forces ne- cessary to prevent any: subversive action when the Saar votes on| January 13. On January 13 the Saar residents will vote whether they will rejoin Germany, unite with France, or remain under the League's man- date. Rumors in France of activities of the Nazis in the Saar have inten- | sified the situation. —_—————— ENGLISH RACE GIVES WEALTH T0 AMERICANS Over One fiion Dollars Will Be Received by Lucky Ticket Holders NEW MARKET, England, Oct. 31.—Wychwood Abbott, the favorite at 9 to 1, won the historic Cam- bridgeshire Stakes here today. Commander was second and Highlander was third. Thirty-three horses ran race. in the LUCKY AMERICANS { NEW YORK, Oct. 31— Three! Americans are each $150,000 wealth- | ier by the victory of Wychwood Abbott’s victory in the Cambridge- shire classic. The holders of tickets on the winner in the United States are Mrs. S. Fenz, of Maspeth, Long Island; Ming MacNesson, of As- toria, Long Island, and another who signed his ticket “Never Quit,” of New York. Winners of eight Sweepstakes tickets were held in the United States on Commander, each ticket paying $75,000. The winners were all of New York or New Jersey. Four Americans held tickets on Highlander and will receive $50,000 | each. GOVERNOR TROY TO UNDERGO REST, ALSO CLIN. EXAMINATION Gov. John W. Troy, in a radio to Robert Bender today, advised that on the advice of Dr. A. J. Ghiglione of Seattle, he was en- tering Columbus Hospital for a two weeks’ rest, and diet, during which he will undergo a thorough clinical physical examination. According to the message the doctor reports the Governor as being well, except that a complete rest is necessary and while getting this he will also have a thorough physical examination. ————— POLICE, HUNGER MARCHERS MIX, ALBANY BRIDGE Clubs Used in Melee— Some Sent to Hospitals —Others Sent to Jail ALBANY, N. Y, Oct. 31.—A brief | phenomenal British Cooperatives Grow Through Depression Years to Record Trade Volume By OSCAR LEIDING LONDON, Oct .31.—The giant British cooperative movement, born 90 years ago in a humble shop in Toad Lane in the Lancashire vil- lage of Rochdale, has carried its growth through the depression years. Figures just published by the Co- operative Union show that the re- tail distributive societies in the United Kingdom boosted their membership at the end of last year ito the record total of 6,917,138, This was an increase of 156,706 members over 1932 and of 327,118 members over 1931, when 148 per cent of the English, 15.7 per cent of the Scottish and 7.3 per cent of the Welsh populations were in the movement. Only once in the 53 years for which figures are available has the membership showed a decline. This was in 1922 when the total slump- ed by 29,395. Humble Start Recalled The movement last year embrac- ed 1,280 societies in its productive, | wholesale and distributive phases. This was 21 less than the year be- fore, 18 societies having amalga- mated, five being dissolved and two new ones being formed. When the 28 poor men of Roch- dale started in 1844 the enterprise which is considered the parent of cooperatives throughout the world, they had a total capital of $140 and took turns in serving behind the counter of their little shop. In contrast, the British retail so- cieties alone last year had a share capital of $620,278495, an increase of $15,777,005 over 1932, and em- ployed 191,950 workers, an increase of 2,823 over the year before. The 1933 turnover by the retail societies was valued at $986,285,045, a decrease of $19,822.860 from the preceding year. Officials state, how- ever, that the fall of prices was largely accountable for the de- crease in value and that the vol- ume of the trade increased. Before the Rachdale pioneers started their shop, various cooper- ative enterprises had been attempt- ed and failed. The Rochdale scheme differed from its predecessors main- ly in that it introduced the princi- | ple of return of profit on basis of purchases. One Vote Per Stockholder | This feature has been carried out ! in the movement as it has grown today. There is a limitation of 5 per cent on the interest rate on the capital invested by members,| profits are returned on the basis of purchases and a third distin- guished principle is that one man | is entitled to one vote regardless of the amount of money he has invested. The maximum investment is $1,- 000 but whether a member has in- vested that amount or a mere $5 (Continued on Pnge Two) Now Somebody Is Starting North Pole Controversy Again LONDON, Oct. 31,—Claims of Dr. Frederick A. Cook to the discovery of the North Pole are credited by G. Gordcn Hayes, Polar Historian, with as much accuracy as those of Admiral Robert Peary, in his new book, “The Conquest of the North Pole.” Hayes said many of Dr. Cook’s statements may be ac- cepted as genuine and truth- ful. Hayes alco said Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd and Floyd Bennett were the first per- sons actually to reach the North Pole. Hayes claims Admiral Peary was never within 50 miles or nwre from the pole. ——,————— WINTER SPORTS BE TALKED OVER AT C.C. MEETING Judge Alexander Will Be Guest at Luncheon Tomorrow Noon Members attending the Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon tomorrow noon at Bailey’s Cafe,| will learn of the Chamber's plans | for developing facilities for addi- tional winter sports, particularly for children, according to Secretary Curtis Shattuck. One of the plans is an ice skat- ing pond, and while this subject has been considered several times. in the past, it is hoped that this year one will be made available for the children of Juneau, Judge George F. Alexander, who has just returned to his Juneau headquarters, following the term of Court in Ketchikan will be the | guest of the Chamber tomorrow. To Swap Police WELLINGTON, N. Z..—New Zea- land is considering a plan where- by three of its expert police offi- cers would be exchanged for a trio of crack operatives from Scot- land Yard. Directed Verdict of bloody clash between hunger marchers and the police put three persons into hospitals and 70 were arrested. Many were injured, a score be- ing cut -and bruised when clubs were used in the melee at the Hudson River bridge where the Al- bank police met the marchers and| attempted to keep them from en- tering the city. Not Guilty Is Denied in Chicago, Insull Case CHICAGO, Ill, Oct. 31.—Federal Judge James Wickersham ‘today overruled all motions for a directed verdict of not guilty filed in be- half of fifteen mail fraud co- defendants of Samuel Insull and his son, Samuel Insull, Jr. STOCK PRICES MOVE SLIGHTLY Some Specialties Stir Up Interest and Leaders Make Slim Gains NEW YORK, Oct. 31.—Stocks closed the month with profits and losses about even on the month and with sentiment decidedly mix- ed. A few specialties worked up to- Jday but most of the old line lead- - ers were only slightly higher. Final prices were about steady. CLOSING PRICES TODAY NEW YORK, Oct. 31.—Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 17%, American Can 1100%, American Power and Light /4%, Anaconda 10%, Armour N | 5%, Bethlehem Steel 25, Calumet and Hecla 3, Curtiss-Wright 2%, General Motors 29, International Harvester 32%, Kennecott 16%, United States Steel 31%, Pound ! $4.98. ' — et NEW DILLINGER GANG BELIEVED T0 BE FORMED Nine Robbers Rush Chi- cago Bank, Make Es- cape with $| 8,000 CHICAGO, 1., Oct. 31.—Is there |a new Dillinger gang? Authorities speculated on the possibility of such a thing as they combed Chicago for “Baby Face” | Nelson, Public Enemy No. 1, after nine robbers rushed the Aetna Bank in typical Dillinger style, covered 31 persons with machine guns and pistols, stole $18,000 ana fled in two automobiles. e, — CAPTAIN LATHROP BUILDS NEW HANGAR AT CORDOVA A crew of men is busily engaged in breaking ground and preparing the foundations for a large hangar to be constructed on the Cordova airport at its town end. Capt. A. E. Lathrop is the sponsor of the new project, and although plans for its construction were laid some time ago they were not divulged until recently. ‘The hangar will be a large one— sixty by sixty feet; and although a local airplane company will be the custodian of the fine building, it is free, for the use of any plane landing on the Cordova airport. MONTH'S CLOSE BE CELEBRATED SENSIBLE WAY Children Are Offered Free Tickets to Movies—De- structive Pranks Banned Sure, let's have Hallowe'en, fun tonight—but let's have sensible/fun! morning by Curtis Shattuck, sec- retary of the Chamber of iCom- merce. And in making that plea, sible Hallowe'en. Here's the offer: free titkets to tonight! Chamber of Commerce, are good at the Capitol, Coliseum or Uptown theatres tonight. dren free entertainment tonight, clear the streets of any attel to injure property, heretofore ingly the main idea on Hallowé’en. “The Chamber of Commerce has asked me to urge parents to kKeep their children off the streets,” Shattuck said this morning. “We don't want the children to have a poor time tonight. That's why we are offering those free theatre tickets.” Curfew will ring as usual to= night at 10 o'clock. [} HALLOWE'EN EVENTS SET There'll be a hot time in the old town tonight—if you'd believe all the notices of Hallowe'en par- tonight. 3 Among the adult ~danCes, fi; mask ball at Moose Hall is at- tracting much attention. Costume given away. Earl Blinzer's music will play. Then, at I. O. O. F. Hall there'll be Rebekah's Card Party. Auction bridge and whist will be featured. And at the Elks Hall there will be the Annual Roll Call at 8 o'clock, with visiting brothers in- vited to attend. Douglas will dance at Eagles| Hall, where a special Hallowe'en affair is slated. Jimmy Steele and his orchestra | mon Creek. Special entertainment features are also planned. . PORK BARREL LEGISLATION T0 BE OUSTED Rivers, H:r—;ms Projects Brought Under Differ- ent Methods Now By HERBERT PLUMMER cient system of “pork barrel” leg- islation for river and harbor pro- jects is headed for the discard in the next Congress. A special board is now at work studying the use of the nation’s land and water resources and is expected to submit its recom- mendations to President Roosevelt sometime before the next session. The question of rivers and har- bors is certain to comprise a most important part of this report. For years, when the country was more prosperous than it has been of late, the rivers and harbors bills were favorite “grab bags” of politi- cians. It has been conservatively estimated that over a period of the last hundred years approximately one and three-quarter billions of dollars have been spent for this purpose. OLD CONGRESS CUSTOM Until some 12 years ago when the Bureau of the Budget was created, it was an old congressional custom to pass a river and harbor bill at each regular session of Congress Under the eight years of the Wood- row Wilson administration, exactly eight such bills were enacted. That was the banner period for this type of legislation. The number dwindled to three during both the Harding and Coolidge ad- ministrations, to only one in Lhe \wontnued on Page Two) ties and meetings scheduled for ’k and turkey door prizes are to be | will play at the Paris Inn at Sal- | ‘WASHINGTON, Oct. 31.—Reports | persist in Washington that the an- | HALLOWEE'N TO Voters to Give “New Deal” Verdict in Election in November, First Btg Test That's the plea broadcast' this|: Shattuck offered Juneau children | a grand opportunity to have & un- ! any Juneau motion picturé house: children have been given freel tickets at the schoolc. These tlctatq 3 Of course, in offering the, chil-} | Juneau business men are trying to | > 5 .. o With the nation’s voters soon to register their decision on President Rooseveiws their selection of 342 Representatives, 34 Semators and 33 Governors, Pestmaster General Farley (left), Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, ing continuance of the “New Deal” by re-election of a Democratic is continuing his swings about the country, advecat- Congress and Democratic Gov- ernors. Chairman Henry P. Fletcher (right) of the Republican National Commitiee says Roosevelt's pelicies retard recovery, interfere with private business and destroy confidence industry. ASS VOTERS' CASES IN L. A, “IS MODIFIED |Individual Service Must Be Given ‘Out, Not Col- |~ lectively on 24,000 SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Oct. 31. —Purging the registration rolls in {Los -Angeles County of alleged il- \legal registrations by a single unit |affecting 24,000 voters is prohibited by the Supreme Court which left the way open for action only on the basis of individual service. Upton Sinclar's supporters charged the suit was a conspiracy to disenfranchise voters en masse. The Supreme Court prohibited the Los Angeles County Superior |Court, where the action originated, from taking action affecting the rights or status of any defendant who has not been regularly served with summons or who has not been |otherwise personally sereved with ‘a notice to appear, or who has not |appeared. in the case. - H. W, TERHUNE TOLEAVE FOR WEST NOV. 2 Alaska GJ Commission Chief to Arrive at Juneau Latter Part of Month H. W. Terhune, resident repre- sentative of the U. S. Biological Survey and Executive Officer of the ‘Alaska Game Commission, Will leave Washington, D. C., for the Pacific Coast on November 2, ac- cording to word received here by E. M. Goddard, Assistant Executive officer. On the way to Seattle Mr. Ter- hune will stop at Ogden, Utah, where ‘he. will attend the confer-) ence on grazing and other wild life problems to be held by J. N. (Ding) Darling, Chief of the U. S. Biological Survey and other| members of the department. He( plans to reach Seattle in time for the launching of the patrol vessel Brown Bear, to be held on Novem- ber 7 . Mr. Terhune expects to be at his Juneau headquarters the latter part of this month. ———— AT THE GASTINEAU Jack Metzgar, Edward Toynsley, N. E. Hodgue and J. H. Williams, Jumu Marie Marting, Sally Rand and Sam Platis, Seattle, are reg- istered .at the Gastineau Hotel. | WASHINGTON, oOct By CECIL B. DICKSON 31— The nation’s voters will deliver a. ver- dict of approval or disapproval of the “New Deéal” elections on November 6. Roosevelt admintstration dicted by many observers. Republi- given fair chances to make some ggins, but not enough to capture | control of Congress. Senate seats are at stake. Thirty- three states elect governors and other state officers. before the voters on the ‘‘New Deal,” which is the major issue be- tween Democrats and the old candidates, particularly the Inde- pendents, however, have approved portions of the Roosevelt recovery program. Farley Leads Campaign As Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Podmaster General Farley has led the cam- paigning for the “New Deal,” ad- vocating reelection of a Democratic Congress and Democratic governors. Cabinet members and others high in the administration are taking the stump for final blasts in the campaign. They are telling the voters - that only by returning a Democratic Congress can the Roosevelt recovery program be ¢om- pleted. President. Roosevelt has made no strictly’ political utterances, but ad- ministration supporters say his “fireside talks” to the nation and remarks elsewhere have stimulated the voters to cast Democratic bal- lots on November 6. Uphill Fight for G. O, P. lack of ftinds and harmony within their ranks, have had an uphill fight. National party leaders con- centrated their attack on the “New | Deal” in its entirety and the recital by Farley and other Democrats of amounts of federal relief funds the Democrats were “buying” vot- ures in campaign speeches. Chairman Henry P. Fletcher of | the Republican National Commit- tee denounced the Roosevelt poli- cies as retarding recovery, inter- fering with private business, de- | stroying confidence of bankers and industry and said the administra- | tion was leaning toward socialism. The decision will be made by approximately 28,000,000 voters. Off year elections produce only about tial years. Nearly 40,000,000 votes were cast in 1932, when President Roosevelt was elected. Democrats Now in Control Maine led the field on September 10, by the election of a Republican Senator, a Democratic governor, two Democratic and one Republi- can Representatives. Under the constitution all the | 435 House seats have to be filled | by elections biennially, while a third—or 32—of the 96 Senate posts are likewise filled. In addi- (Continued on Pige Five.) in the blennial‘ Overwhelming endorsement of the | is pre-| cans and Progressives, however, are | | In Congress 432 house and 34| The election is the first big test ! guard Republicans. Some G. O. P.| Republicans, handicapped by the | poured into the states. They claim | ers through the use of relief fig- | 70 per cent of those in presiden- | of bankers and HARRIMAN T PROBABLY GET Business Leader May Be Assigned to Administ- ering of Blue Eagle WASHINGTON, Oct. 31— An- other business leader came to the | forefront today in NRA when it {developnd that D. Averill Harri- |man, Chairman of the Board of the Union Pacific, will probably ]get the job of administering the | Blue Eagle Unit as special agent lof the governing board. Mention of Harriman's name, some observers thought, is new evi- |dence of increasing influence of a |large scale of business in reor- |ganizing the NRA. Harriman’s job will probably be more important than when the duties were under Gen. Hugh 8. Johnson. MEX. OFFICIALS INVESTIGATING REVOLT CHARGES {President Raquez Claims to Have Evidence Against Clergy MEXICO CITY, Oct. 31. — The Government has started to inves- !tigate charges that Catholic clergy intend to overthrow the Mexican Government. The President has ordered the Attorney General to prosecute those found involved The Supreme Court has ruled that all privately owned buildings lin whieh Catholic ceremonies of |any kind are held shall become the property of the Nation. President Rodriquez said today he has documents to prove his charges that “clergy, on pretext ;or fighting the installment of | Soeialistic education, initiated , a frank campaign of sedition which | reveals clearly the intention of bringing about a rebellion.” DENVER MOB 18 SURPRISED DENVER, Colo,, Oct. 31.—A mob whose leaders urged “meet the police bullets with bullets” gath- lered today at Englewood, a suburb for another march on relief proj- ects. The mob was disarmed when officers arrived unexpectedly. i BIG NRA JOB ,B‘lé’snfimus " ENDORSEMENT FOR NEW DEAL Democratic Leaders Assure Roosevelt of Successful Election Results SENATE MAJORITY WILL BE INCREASED Strength in House Will Also Be Piled Up—Forecast by Republicans WASHINGTON, Oct. 31.—Demo- cratic leaders told President Roose- velt the New Deal will receive smashing endorsement in next Tuesday’s election, despite Repub- lican forecasts the G. O. P. will score gains in Congress. Democratic headquarters assured the President, after a thorough survey, that the Democratic major- ity in the Senate would be in- creased and there will be a gain in Demoeratic strength in the House. The Republicans disputed the prediction by Chairman Farley, of the Democratic National Commit- tee, that the Democrats would con- trol both houses of Congress by a two thirds majority, contending | they would pick up about 40 House 'seats. The Republicans decline to concede any Senate losses. e —— REPUBLICANS ARE FRANTIC; PROTEST ROAR Make Awful—‘Fuss Because Relief Money Being Distributed ‘WASHINGTON, Oct. 31.—A roar of protest rose from Republican ranks yesterday as the Democratic Administration, with the -election only a few days off, poured $135,- 1000,000 of relief money into every state except Maine, which voted in September. The Republican Campaign Com- mittee asserted the New Deal Ad- ministration is using the Federal relief funds for political purposes, OTHER BANKERS ARE LINING UP FOR NEW DEAL Olive Branch Is Held Out to Administration— Suggestions WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, West Virginia, Oct. 31.—Publicly holding out the olive branch to the New Deal, but with some privately insisting reassurance re- garding the monetary and fiscal policies is needed for a real reviv- al in their business, the Investment Bankers ended the annual con- vention here. * Federal securities legislation is condemned in a resolution adopt- ed, as not workable. One year ago this legislation was declared to be workablé although cumbersome. Vehement protests, made in the past, against Government owner- ship of electric and power proper- |ties was also voiced and the plea made that the controversy be set- tled by an actual test of relative ef- ficiency between public and pri- vate properties. Last week the American Bankers Association, in annual convention, lined up with Administration prom- 'xsimg practically solid support. - —— Full Pay for |Government Men Next July 1 ! WASHINGTON, Oct. 31— Full restoration of Government pay cuts on next July 1 will be recmmended by the Presi- dent. It was announced that this means the full cut of 15 per cent will be fully restored.