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S ios il = 8 EI_KS JOURNEY jAoli: Earhart Named T0 SITKA FOR BIG CEREMONY Initiation and Dance High- lights of Gala Week- End Cruise Thirty members of the J Lodge of the B. P. O. El 1 the North Sea last ev tka, where two members were itiated into the order. and Elks’ Purple Bubble Ball was | »se inducted into the lodge ere William Sarvela and William ch The Juneau p Ee rty left Friday the North Sea, arriving in Alaskas first capital early Saturday and | leaving there Sunday morning. A warm welcome was extended the! vigitors, totalling 48, including wives d friends, and all Sitka were decked in purple and white in honor of their arrival | The initiation ceremonies were staged early Saturday evening, fol- lowed by the dance. Rainy weather failed to dampen the gay spirit of the cruise. | ———r 1 HAINES INDIANS ARE HOSTS TO KLUCKWAN HAINES, Alaska, Feb. 29.—(Spe- cial correspondence).—The Tlingkat Indians in Haines this week-end en- tertained friends and relatives of Kluckwan with a series of parties and dances, climaxing with a fare- well party, given on Saturday eve- ning in the Alaska Native Brother- hood Hall by members of the Wom- en’s Auxiliary. Preceding the dance, two basket- on stores with whom he is pictured above, a habit of taking his woman frien ’ THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, MONDAY, MARCH 9, 1936. is fighting the di orce cuit brought ds for air rides. A m: tified that a “Mrs. Putnam” had been a house gu :‘ while Mr:. 1 of Mrs. Mantz,” the maid testified: “Yes, that is, ¢ the night in ikhe membered “twe cecacions that ‘Mrs, Patnam’ spenche was there k in the morning.” HOOVER GLAIMS DEMOCRATS ARE ball games were played between BUYING VOTES Haines and Kluckwan. Haines lost Lo the first game, but came back in i % . | the big event for a score of 51-22. ACCUSCS Rflllef Orgamzatlonf Players for Haines were Johnny B . a0 | Willard, J. Johnson, C. Hayes, of Becomlng Parhb'an | Through Pressure Williams, J, Hacobs. Substitutes w A. Johnso nand P. P. Phillips. Kluck- wan players were S, Hotch, H. Hotch . Donnelly, G. Katzeek, and R. Perk- ins. Substitutes were R. Hatch and J. Katzeek Floor committee for the was composed of J. Mark and J David. Music was furnished by the local string ensemble, of which J Willard is director. Blue and white. the colors of the organization, were used in decorations. COLORADO SPRINGS, March 9. Herbert Hoover on Saturday charged the whole relief organization | with becoming partisan through sure. In discussing the pending Con- gressional bill, prohibiting employ- ers from influencing the vote of em- ployees through fear or intimida- tion, he said: “That bill should be edited so as to provide that no Fed- official could take advantage _lof persons on relief and should ap- | ply also to persons employed on the staffs of WPA, PWA and all those | lother organizations. If you'll look into the registration of voters now you'll also find pressure brought on pt those voting to sign up as Demo- é ! crats.” elicate- | NGB S ;MRS. FLICKINGER IS The flavor lasts Alaska Steamship Company agent BOUND FOR SEATTLE Schilling at Seward, a passenger on the dance - - SHOP IN JUNEAU, FIRST! Mrs. J. H. Flickinger, wife of the REDLINGSHAFERS " FETED TOMORROW Honoring Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Rel- lingshafer, who leave shortly for Washington, D. C. to which city Mr. Redlingshafer, now Regional Fiscal Agent of the Forest Serv in Alaska, has been transferred members of the Eastern ar will entertain tomorrow evenin 6:30 o'clock covered dish supper, to be held in the Scottish Rite Tem- I ple. Eastern Star members and their husbands are invited to be present - GRIESTS FETE CHAS. BROWER ON BIRTHOAY {Veteran Trader's 75th An- niversary Honored at Barrow by Party PT. BARROW, Alaska, March 9. Chas. D. Brower was given a din Saturday by Dr. and Mrs. H W. Griest, with all whites of village as guests. The occasion the trader's 75th birthday anniversary. | Reports from Barrow said seals| the | A s RN [””//a | Northwestern from Seward enroute to Seattle for a stay of a few weeks. are now plentiful and caribou have been killed so the natives’ food short- age is improved. YURMAN “The Furrier” Is Really Quite Proud of His New Store in the DECKER BUILDING And Extends a CORDIAL INVITATION To Visit the Store and See the Entirely FIREPROOF MOTHPROOF STORAGE SPACE FOR FURS d in the Mantz heme, N Y ? - by hic wifc, who charges he haid Ella Jehnson, tes- Asked if she Mantz home dur iz wa a way. when I left at night and when 1 got CLAIM PLOT T0 KIDNAP GHILD OF DEMPSEY'S Little Daughter of Former Heavyweight Champion Kept Under Guard ATLANTIC CITY, March 9.—In- vestigating an anonymous tip pur- porting to disclose a plot to kidnap Jack Dempsey’s 19-months-old daughter, Joan Hannah, Acting Cap- tain of Detectives James Farley said it probably the work of a cra The child is under guard in a hot, here. It also is reported that Federal agents are taking part in the inves- tigation Dempsey, former heavyweight champion and now a restaurantown- er in New York, himself refused to make any comment learned Dempsey received a d in New York warning him to be on his guard as the writer overheard “two Polish gentlemen” planning to kidnap his little daugh- Another posteard, giving a warn- ing, also was received here. Both posteards were postmarked from At- lantic City. S e e Sam Houston's school, near Mary- ville, Tenn,, still stands. ' GIVEN CHANGE - FOR RECOVERY Leona Jerold Had Four Bul- let Wounds in Body After (Continued 1rum I told the officers, and at the same (time to turn the gun aside. She | was struck by one bullet in the left hip and another in the left chest near the shoulder before making her escape, and was struck by a third bullet, which passed through |her chest from the back, while |fleeing from her apartment. The wound in her left hand is thought to have been caused by one of the bullets that struck another part or‘ her body. Ran Across Street Leona Jerold ran across the street to the Marine Cigar Store, operated by Vera Wright and Myrtle Cruise, where she entered their living quarters and lay down upon a bed. Occupants of the cigar store summoned Dr. W. M. Whitehead, and Police Chief Roy Hoffman was notified of the shooting by the telephone operator. Chief Hoffman immediately went to Miss Jerold's apartmens, and upon finding the outside door lock- ed, forced it open. Entering the apartment, Chief Hoffman discov- cred Silva apparently dead upon the bed. Dr. W. W. Council, who arrived shostly afterward, pro- |nounced Silva dead, and his re- mains were removed to the C. W Carter Mortuary. A .38 caliber revolver, with five of the six bullets in the cylinder exploded, was found near Silva’s body, and a second gun, a .32 caliber automatic pistol, with a single cartridge™ fired from its magazine, was also found nearby The bullét fired from the automatic had passed through Silva's body near the heart, and death is thought to have heen instantaneous Leaves Note A ncte addressed “To Whom It May Concern” and a letter to John Walmer, proprietor of the U and T Cafe, were found upon Silva’s B.M.BEHRENDS CO., Inc. 'body. The open note stated: | “This is the result of 7 years of brooding and trying to keep a stiff upper lip. Seven years ago Myron B. Sherman of San Leandro, Cali- fornia, broke up my happy home and self respect. Please don't cen- sure me t0d much. Enclosed you will find enough for a small head- stcne. Have my name and the| words ‘Loved and Lost’ engraved. I believe this will, and I wish it to be taken care of by the Elks Club. . (signed) “JACK SILVA.” Along one margin was written, “Rex Herman will open my safe,’ and an appended postscript - stated: “Please seal my room, 7 Ranier Club until, John Walmer O. K.’s everything. T want him. to handle my private affairs. i (signed “JOHN R. SILVA.” Returned from States Silva returned to Juneau about two weeks ago from a trip of a few weeks to the States. About six months ago Juneau police officers confiscated a gun which Silva was found to be carrying. Silve is reported to have at least lone son living in the States. He |is said to have been involved in a shooting affray several years ago prior to having been divorced by his wife. | One of the bullets fired at !/eonu\ Jerold as she fled from her apart- ment passed through the glass in| the front door of her residence,| broke a window light in an apart-| ment above Swanson Brothers Grocery Store across the street, and narrowly missed striking John| Vognild and Nils Anderson, who| were ep in bed in the apart-| ment. JOHNNY ALLEN BEATS RECORD INDOG DERBY Time Set by Seppala in Nome Broken by Winner of Fairbanks Purse FAIRBANKS, Alaska, March 9.— Oldtime dog team drivers and race offieials ' alike! agréed that ‘Johnny LAST RITES FO MRSABPHILLIPY HELD YESTERDAY [Body Taken to Seattle for! Cremation—Rev. Glasse [ Reads Service Last rites for Mrs. A. B. Phill; wife of the Superintendent of Pul lic Schools in Junéau, who passed Allen’s nine-dog- team, winner M"awny Thursday evening in St. Ann's; the Fairbanks derby $1,000 purse, es- tablished, a, new. Alaska record in the first 30-mile heat, with an ayer- age speed for the distance of 14.23 miles per hour against Leonhard Seppala’s récognized mark of 14.26 miles, established at Nome many years ago. After winning the first two heats easily, Allen came near to disaster in the final run yesterday, when Rip, his lead dog, stumbled in a hole and injured his shoulder. He rode the last 22 miles on the sled. Allen’s total time in the three 'aps was 6 hours, 39 minutes, 11 sec- onds. Harold Woods of Rampart was sepond with 6 hours 54 minutes 17 | seconds. Bermand Kokrines of Nu- lato was third with 6 hours 56 min- utes 21 seconds. ELLIOTT SAILS FOR TREASURY, MEETING Contents of the letter addressed fo John Walmer will not be made public until after an inquest con- cerning the death of Jack Silva, which is schednled for 3 o'clock his afternoon. ———————— i DRAMA CLUB TO [ MEET THIS EVE| a Club members are remind- | ed there will be a special meeting | 1eld in the high school assembly, at | 7:30 o'clock tonight, purpose of which will be to decide on a play for pro- | duction this spring. All members are | ged to be present. : - WORTMAN IN TOWN | C. W. Wortman, of the Alaska | Drug and Jewelry Company at sn-‘ ka, arrived from Sitka on the North Sea. 3/ R.Elliott, Dispursing Clerk for where a conference of all western disbursing officers will be held on March 16. Mr. Elliott may visit Washington, D. C., before returning to Juneau. Hospital as the “result) of injuries ‘sustaingd in a Severe fall a4veek pre- viously! were held yesterday after noon at 2 o'clock in the Northern Light Presbyterian church auditor- ium. The Rev. John A. Glasse, in whosg church Mrs. Phillips was a faithful member, conducted the service. At the special request of the fam. , flowers were omitted, but griev- ing friends thronged the church tol pay last tribute to the well-known, Juneau citizen. Scripture reading was from the 15th chapter of first Corinthians. Lola Mae Alexander, distinguished | soloist, and Mrs. H. L. Faulkner sang {a duet, and the Northern Light Pres ! byterian choir rendered “Near tg the Heart of God."” Pallbearers were W. S. Pullen, I | P. Taylor; Dr. A. W, Stewart, G. Hj | Walmsley, Dr. G .F. Freeburger, Ea} | Cleveland. ! | +Honovary pallbearers were H. Faulknel,” R, B Robertson, ‘Waltef™y P Bcott, Wallis 8. George, Johd Ithe Treasury Department, was to Newmarker, A. 8. Duntham. |sail on the Alaska for Seattle today, ! The following teachers in the Ju. neau schools served as ushers: Floyg Dryden, Walter Hautala, KennetH Ferguson, Byron Miller, Henry Har mon, Alex Dunham, Everett Ericl son, Robert Marcum. B e ! Mr, Phillips took the body souf GLEASONS TO WESTWARD for cremation on the North Sea. Robert J. Gleason, PAA Superin- Their one son, Robert, aged 10, re tendent, Mrs. Gleason and their son mained with Mrs, Phillips' sistery J Robert, Jr., will sail for the West- Mrs. R. J. Summers, during his ab: ward on the Victoria, enroute to Mr. sence. i Gleason’s headquarters in Fair- Mrs. Philips, nee Ethel Nixon, banks. survived also by her parents, tw ————————— brothers, and a sister, in Minnesot§ FAIRCHILD IN WHITEHORSE o o . The PAA Fairchild 71, flown by 3 Pilot Alex Holden, enroute from the NONIES 0 MASONS ! 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