The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, February 13, 1935, Page 8

SENATE PASSES MURRAY'S CLAM, FISH TRAP BILLS Tables with Sparing Com-| ment House Offer to Pay Sitka Trip Two House proposals and a Sen- ate memorial were passed by the Territorial Senate at its ssssion. this afternoon. The Murray mem 1 to Cong: asking amendment to the fisheries regulations to elimin- ate floating and standing fish traps met approval -as did the Murray hill providing for a tax on com- mhercial clam diggers. Both meas- ures had previously passed the House. The Brunelle memorial asking $200,000 be appropriated by Con- gress for paying the Territory for educating Indians and Eskimos also met favor. It now goes to the House A license fce of 21 a for | resident clam diggers and $25 an- nually for non-residents is provided | for in the Murray bill which also | requires that the buyers of such at food markets and canneries pay the license fees of the diggers With sparing comment, the Sen- ate tabled' the communication from the House offering to pay the Senators’ expenses on a proposed trip to the Pioneers’ Home at Sitka this coming week end. The offer of the House came after the Sen- ate had killed previously a measure asking the appropriation of $500 from Territorial funds to meet costs of the jaunt to Sitka. A new bill was introduced, by Powers, giving courts right to re- ject names of persons drawn for Jury service when it might entail large and unnecessary expensc to bring the jurors from long dis- tances. -, RETURNS A prominent business and civic leader of Ketchikan M. J. (Mike) Heneghan is returning to that city on the Northwestern. A former mayor of the First City and in- terested in fishing and allied in- dustries, Mr, Heneghan has been in Juneau for several days during the current session of the Terri- torial Legislature. B CATHOLIC SISTER ARRIVES Sister Mary Martin of Tours, the Sister Superior of Pius X Mission at Skagway, was an inbound pas- senger this morning when the Northwestern docked here. She will be a visitor here for several weeks, it was reported at St. Ann's Hos- pital. —— e TO KETCHIKA! H. B. Edwards, salesman for the Heinz Company, is travelling to Ketchikan on the southbound Northwestern., — o ——— Operators of fox farms say the beasts never become tame, even though they are bred of animals that have been in captivity for generations. THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, WEDNESDAY; FEB. 13, 1935. ! Three Held in Death of Officer at Brawil : VESSEL BRINGS Three men, one the owner, of the Cairo Club, San Francisco night club, were arraigned on manslaught er charges following the death of Major Charles A. Ross of the thirtieth infantry in what companion officers said was a fight. According to other members of the party the club’s proprietor and two employes pummelled and beat Ross when the group appeared for admission. This court picture shows (left to right) Joe Vanessi, employe; Attorney George Lippman, Clem Gaviotti, the operator and Sam Erlich. (Associ- ated Press Photo) NIGHT CLUB BRAWL FATAL TO MAJOR ] PASSENGERS LEAVE JUNEAU ON C. P. R, BOAT Frincess Norah Departs for South Early This Morning Leaving Juneau for Vancouver, B. y C., early this morning, the Princess i Norah tcok an outbound passenger list of 20 persons. The Norah ar- rived, southbound, from Skagway { early last night. ¥ Mrs Maj. Charles A. Ross, battalion commander of the 30th infantry, in ' line with regimental officers at the anniversary services of the Pre- sidio’s infantry in which he listened to a prayer for late troops of San Francisco’s “own.” This picture was taken only a few hours before Ross (indicated by arrow) died in a San Francisco night club fight. Three persons, including the club operator and two of his assistants, were charged with manslaughter. (Associated Press Photo) MASK BALL Sponsored by the Women of the Moose, Moose Hall, Saturday, Feb ruary 16. Good Prizes. adv. -ee SHOP IN JUNEAU l-:lRST! VALENTINE TZA The Ladies of the Guild invite the public to their Silver Tea, Feb- ruary 14, from L to 6 pr:. Trinity Hall. —adv. For Your Valentine Give her a box of Rogers Chocolates! We have a rich variety and packed in appropriate Gift Boxes. A special Rogers full two-pound box at $1.00. Others from 25¢ to $4.00. Valentines in a complete assortment. "HARRY RACE 'The Squibb Store DRUGGIST The Squibb Store The passenger manifest included the following persons: For Vancouver, B. C—H. M. Wil- cox, G. E. Mather, R. H. Pearsoll, Mrs. John Armour. For Seattle—Miss Hermle, Mrs J. Hermle, J. K. Marshall, Mrs. J. K. Marshall, V. M. Blackwell, V. M. Blackwell, Miss M. J. Wilson, Miss Laura Staker, A. Viler, P. Hursh, Mrs. L. Wernecke, E. B. Clayton, B. G. Sheron, Mrs. B G. Sheron, (. Braning. - i2th day On the of the to Mr. and Mrs. Estill of Manchester, Tenn. Hershaun i2th| He was joined here last night by month their 12th child was born|his wife who was an inbound pas- 12 DELEGATES T0 CONVENTION [Ketchikan Pioneers Arrive Last Night for Ses- sions Here | Here to attend the Pioneers' Convention, scheduled to have its opening ‘'session tomorrow after- noon, a party of 12 persons from Ketchikan arrived last night as passengers on the tender Thomas E. Wilson. Included among the First City delegates are: Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Hansen, Heinie Henning, Mr. and |Mrs. Ralph Ohman, Ed Kerr,| Fritz Williams, Fred Moeser, and Mrs, Agnes Reinart. In addition to this number, the following came as members of the crew, P. J. Jenkins, captain; Sam Bartholomew, mate; and Dave Jenkins, engineer. The Ketchikan delegation an- nounced a two-fold program which it will support in the convention. First, the First City pioneers would petition the Territorial Legislature, by memorial, not to pass any bills which would restrict or ham- per present industries now employ- ing large numbers of men. Second, they would favor any )egislativzl‘ action which will induce new in- dustries to come to the Territory. Many of the delegates plan to remain aboard the Thomas E. Wil- son for the duration of the con- vention. However, Mr. and Mrs. Hansen have taken rooms at the Zynda Hotel. The Wilsonis berthed at the Femmer Dock float. JOE BADGER VISITING JUNEAU FROM SEWARD Joe Badger, one of the most| popular hotel men to the West-| ward, manager of the Van Gilder | in Seward, arrived on the North- western on his first trip away from the Resurrection Bay city for many | Years He is greeting oldtime friendsi here and intends to remain untii| the next westbound steamer follow- ing the Victoria. e SORENSONS ON BOAT Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sorenson, of| Hirst-Chichagof, took passage hers| on the southbound Northwestern. | Mr. Sorenson is manager of the| Hirst-Chichagof Mining Company. | senger on the Kenai from the mine community. We're Ready to Help You We can't guarantee the results . . . but we do asoure you that you'll be warding off competition with any of these gifts! Handbags Gepuine leather, styles, fine fittings. new Gloves Suede and glace kids, in black, brown, spring beige. Handkerchiefs The finer they are, the more of a compliment. Jewelry A grand selection of new pieces she'll be sure to like. 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