DEMOCRATS ARE
ASKED TO MEET
IN CONVENTION
Local Party Men Adopt Res
olution Calling for Meet
ing Here This Fall.
A preliminary move toward milk
ing an active campaign In the 1924
elections was taken by local Demo
crats, meeting in the offices of;
Hellenthul &. Hellenthal last night, j
In the adoption unanimously of a|
resolution asking tho Territorial;
Central Committee to call a con-|
vent ion, if lKissiUle in Juneau, some
time next November. The meeting
was well attended by representative
local Democrats.
AY. AV. Casey, Chairman of the
party’s Divisional Committee, pre
sided over (he meeting, which, in
addition to calling for a parly con
vention for the Territory, instructed!
Secretary 11. F. Morton to notify;
Democratic organizations in the sev- j
eral communities in this Division of j
the local action and suggest that I
they take similar action.
Prospects for Democratic victory ^
in the national elections next year j
are very bright, declared National
Committeeman T. J. Donohoe, of
Cordova, In a letter to Mr. Casey
which was read last night. ‘‘It ap
pears to me that the Democrats
have a eplendid chance to win in
1924 and I think it well worth
while to get our organization in
shape so we will be in position to
put up a Bolld front,” was the way
Mr. Donohoe phrased it. Tills view
point was largely reflected in the
opinions of those at last night’sl
meeting who were not only encour
aged over the national outlook but!
uIeo over tho prospects for the
party’s success in Alaska elections!
111 xt year.
The Idea In mind for a Territorial j
convention, It was explained, is to
have representatives from every part j
of the Territory agree on the host j
possible candidates for Delegate toj
Congress and to make the race fori
Attorney General and make it pcs- i
rlble for ruch candidates to enter
the April pilmury election with the
united rupport of the party in every
Division.
It was also suggested that Divi-i
fionul conventions he held to select!
rtrong candidates for legislative tie-;
Eel - to enter the primaries in each
Division, and il is believed this will
be adopted if the proposed Terri-,
toiial convention is held.
INTEREST REVIVED IN
NOME-KOTZEBUE SHIP
SUBSIDY;MAY BE USED
The decision of the regular trans
portation companies not to send
freighters this year further north
than Teller has created new interest
In the Territorial shipping subsidy
offered on the route between Nome
and Kotzebue and efforts to pur
chase a vessel and put It on the
run are now being made accord
ing to advices received by Gov.
Scott C. Bone. Unless Ibis is done,
it was slated, all tile fall and win
ter freight shipments for north of
Teller will be greatly retarded and
made tnoro expensive.
To meet the situation, Loman
Bros., well know! Nome business
men and promoters of the reindeer
industry, are negotiating for the
purchase of the trading boat, Silver
Wave. Inquiries were made of the
Governor about the subsidy. Gov.
Eon said a proportionate part of
the $6,1)00 grant for tills season
would be allowed to the Silver Wave
for operating during September and
October if it wore put on the run.
In edition to the Nome-Kotzebue.
subsidy, a Territorial grant on the
Nome-St. Michael run is also avail
able. It was recently proposed to
put the Donaldson, a former U. S.
Array boat at Valdez, on this route.
The Donaldson is now enroute to
Wiangell Island with a relief ex
pedition to look for members of the
Stefansson crew left there several
years ago and is due bark at Nome
early in Septembqf.
ALASKA IS IN PORT
Steamer Alaska arrived in port at
2:31) o’clock from the westward load
ed with passengers and a heavy car
go of fish. The steamer was to re
main in port for about one hour.
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CAMERAS
We do developing.
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STEARNS HOME MAY BE SUMMER WHITE HOtJSE.' "
Above is the residence of Prank W. Stearns, at Swamprcott, Maes., which is expected to 1)0 turn
ed over to President Calvin Coolidge as a Summer White House. Mr. Stearns, a Poston department
store owner, is Mr. Coolidue's cl .sett personal and political friend and has been called the "Col.
House” of the Administration
m. FUNDS FOR
CURRENT FISCAL
YEAR INCREASED
Total $4,500,272.08—Over
Million and One-Half for
Road and Trail Work.
Over four auil oat* half million dol
lars arc avaiiabl • for expenditure
either directly by the Alaska Road
Commission or in supervisory ca
pacity by its membns, according to I
a summary of accounts just issued ;
by Col. .lames (1. Stcese, President.,
The aggre gate of all funds available j
to June 30, 1024, is shown to be
$4,505,272.08, which is approximately!
$310,000 more than all its expendi
tures from 1920 to 1921 inclusive.
The total amount, Federal, co
operative and Territorial funds, avail
able for roads, btidgep. aud trails to
the end ol' the current fiscal year is
$1,51.'1,268.41. Of this $817,950 has
been piloted on projects on which i
work Is progressing, leaving a sub ;
stantlal sum to start next season's
working program.
The sources of the road motley are
as follows:
Federal Funds, as of July 1, 1923,1
$609,118.41. Federal Funds, available I
March 1, 1923, *587,500.00; Territorial
Cooperative Funds, July 1, 1923, |
$82j.500t00; Territorial Divisional j
Funds, July 1, 1923, $35,000.00; Terri
torial Funds, available April 1, 1924,;
$127,500.00; National Park Service,
$650.00; Tolovana Tramroad, $8,000.00;
Kaltag Portage Survey, $3,000; total,
$1,513,268.41.
River* and Harbors
Increased activity in tlio Itiversl
and Harbors district is indicated in
the larger sum available for this fiscal
year. Over $21,000 is available for
improvement of Nome harbor. Fifty
thousand dollars is set aside for the
Wrangell harbor breakwater; $3,000
for the Yukon-Xuskokwim portage
survey; $10,716.95 for Inspections,
fish traps, etc., and $378 to cover
miscellaneous minor examinations,
bringing the total for Rivers and Har
bors projects to $85,701.23.
Over 50 per cent of the money to
be expended is appropriated for the
Alaska Railroad which Is alloted
$2,906,302.44. This is subdivided for the
following specific purposes: construc
tion and operation of railroads, $549.
020.69; construction and equipment of
railroads, 1922-23, $418,141.75: con
struction and equipment of railroads,
1923-24, $889,140: maintenance and
operation of railroads, $1,000,000, and
maintenance and operation of river
steamers. $50,000.
The abolishment of the Alaskan
Engineering Commission, announced
yesterday in a press dispatch to The
Empire from Washington, does not
imply any change in the present man
agement of the Alaska Railroad, said
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HOTTER
THAN
BLAZES
In the kitchen if you
are using the old fash
ioned coal range. The
up - to - date housewife
cooks in comfort on an
electric range because it
is clean, economical,
cool and convenient.
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Alaska Electric
Light & Power
Company
Col. Steese. It was merely a routine
matter which involved the formal
discontinuance of a body which ceas
ed to function with the completion of
the railway project. II was recom
mended sometime ago by Col. Steeso.
RECEPTION FOR SUMMERS
IS CHARMING AFFAIR;
FRIENDS SHOW ESTEEM
The reception rooms of the- Pres
byterian Manse were tilled throughout
last evening by (he many friends of
Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Summer and and
Miss Marian Summer, who wore pres
ent at the reception for them, held
by the members of the Northern
Light Presbyterian Church, of which
they have been active members dur
ing their residence in Juneau. The
Summers left today on the Alaska
to make their home in Seattle where
Mr. Summers will be in charge of
the weather bureau station.
As a token of esteem from the
members of the church, Mr. and
Mrs. Summers were presented with
a handsome silver platter. The pre
sentatlon was made by II. L. Faulk
ner. The Martha Society of the
church presented Mrs. Summers with
of box of beautiful handkerchiefs of
hand work, accompanied by a clever
and appropriate verse, for each mem
ber of the family. The presentation
of this gift was made by Mrs. J. D.
Van Atta.
During the evening a musical pro
grant was held which consisted of
vocal solos by Miss Lois Nordling.
Mrs. L. D. Henderson, (leorgo Oswell
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and J. Fargher and .Mrs. Van Atta
gave a reading.
! The Summers family have been
1 ■ eminent In rhuch and social and
I civic activities since they first came
to Juneau to make their home here
| in 1917. Mr. Summers was an elder
of the Presbyterian Church and presi
dent of the Juneau Board of Educa
tion, and acted on committees for
various civic affairs. Mrs. Summers
has been treasurer of the Martha
Society of the church and was a mem
ber of the Harvest Home Circle of
the Society. She has also been proml
| nent in the lPar<(nt-1'eacher Organiza
tion. Miss Marian Summers and Mr.
Wayne Summers ard two of the most
popular members of the younger Het
in Juneau. They both graduated from
the Juneau public high school whore
they were prominent in school activi
ties and have herb active in church
and civic work. Miss Summers will
complete her studies at the National
Kindergarten at Chicago this year..
Wayne Summers is now with a survey
party at Funter Hay and will leave
next month for Seattle to begin his
first year at the University of Wash
ington.
FORMER KETCHIKAN MAN DIES
AT MORNINGSldE SANITARIUM
Hans Hanson, fojmerly a resident
of Ketchikan, died* on August 17th,
from cerebral hemorrhage at Morn
Ingside sanitarium, according to ad
vices received by Clerk John H.
Dunn. No record of Ills friends or
relatives was available. Hanson was
committed to the sanitarium last De
cember from Ketchikan.
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ALL ELKS
are requested to attend the regu
lar meeting Wednesday flight,
Aug. 22. Important
business.
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RED CROSS NORSE
TO MAKE ADDRESS
BEFORE INSTITUTE!
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Marie E. Falldine Will Talk
to Teachers—Begins Ex
amination of Children.
Miss Marie E. Falldine. public
health nurse for the Juneau Chap
ter, American Red Cross, will leave
Juneau tomorrow night on the
jsteamer Queen for Ketchikan where
I she will make an address before the
Alaska Teachers Institute on a
school health program. She will
also hold a round table discussion
with the teachers to work out health
problems in the schools and to make
out a program of health work for
the school year.
Junior Red Crors.
Mies Falldine will be joined in
Ketchikan by Miss Coneonan of the
Junior Red Cross, with headquart
ers in San Francisco, who will dis
cuss Junior Red Cross work with
the teachers and assist them in
making out programs for tills work
during the year. Miss Coneonan is
aboard the strainer Alaska, having
made a trip to the Westward on
pleasure and in the interest of her
work.
Miss Falldine will return to Ju
neau the latter part of this month
and will go from here to Haines.
Skagway and Sitka to carry on her;
program of health examinations of
the students in the schools.
Visits Yakutat.
The first examination of health'
conditions of children at Yakutat|
was made recently by Miss Falldine, j
who returned here this week from
that place. She examined 60 child
ren, held clinics, visited in_ the;
homes, did bedside nursing and was
called oil to confer with the people
In a number of social problems. Two
patients were brought to the gov
ernment hospital in Juneau.
The people of Yakutat are very
much interested in Red Cross work
and responded splendidly to Mias!
Falldine’s mission there she said.
The parents co-operated with her]
suggestions for health programs and1
are anxious to become active In the
Red Cross.
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Defunct Bank Is
Robbed by
Receiver
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 22. — Donald;
Ross, former Deputy State Finance
Commissioner, In charge of the li-|
quidation of the defunct Day and
Night Rank, is short $167,000 In!
hlr. accounts. This Is according to'
a report to the State Finance Com-;
mlstloner. Ross is already under;
Indictment charged with embezzle-1
ment in connection with the liquida
tion of the bank’s affairs.
Old papers for sale at The Empire.
' Diminutive Farmer Is
Friend of “Cal.”
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Danny MoCuen, diminutive '
farmer, of Plymouth, Vt., just
three feet lush, knows President
"Cal” Coolidge and knows him
well. Danny tells many intimate
stories of the nation's new Chief
Magistrate, whom he rates high
est as a fisherman. Danny says
"Cal” is a wonderful partner on a
fishing trip, because “Cal” won’t 1
talk and scare the fish away.
State Governors May Be
Called to Washington
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22. — The
kYhite House spokesman today made
i forecast that a conforence of
State Governors would soon be eall
:d by Presldnet Coolidge to con-1
■ider methods of stricter enforce
ment of the prohibition laws.
Old papers for sale at The Kmplre. j
JITNEY DANCE
A. B. HALL
TONIGHT
COLISEUM ORCHESTRA
CHARGES OF SUNDAY i
FIGHTING ARE FILED
Information charging Sunday trap
fishing in violation of the Federal
law was filed today in the IT. S. At
torney's office against two of the
larger salmon packing concerns. Both
will be laid before the Federal grand
jury when it convenes at Ketchikan
next month, according to Asst. U. 3.
Attorney L. O. Gore.
One complaint was against the
Alaska Packers Association which is
alleged to have operated a trap at
rree Point south of Ketchikan on
Sunday. The second complaint, charg
ing the same violation, was filed
igalnst the A. & P. Products Com
pany which is alleged to have oper
ited a trap at Hidden Inlet on Sun
lay.
PIONEER TEACHER OF
ALASKA GOES SOUTH
Howard McGinley, pioneer teacher
n Alaskan schools, passed througli
luneau early this week enroute t«
Post Falls, Ida, where he will make
lis future home. He was principal
>f the Kodiak school for 15 years,
lis service being broken but once for
>ne year, 1918-17, when he was in
he S ales.
Mr. McGinley was regarded aa on^
if the most competent and siufcess
ul of Alaskan teachers, according tai
TTommlssioner of Kduention L. D.
Henderson, who expressed deep re
treat at his removal from the Terri*
ory. Continued 111 health of Mrs.
dcGinley is said to have made it
mpossible for her to remain in the
lorth and led to their removing their
lome to the States.
Is September 20, 21
and 22.
Start Planning Your
Exhibit—NOW
Southeastern Alaska Fair
Juneau
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Juneau Chautauqua
August 26, 27, 28, 29.
Four Nights and One Afternoon.
FIRST DAY (Sunday) 8 P. M.
EVENING
Announcements ,, •• Superintendent
Conceit . Eiler-Willoughby Ladies’ Orchestra
jpcital .Claude Schell, Noted Tenor
Lecture—‘ Real Faith” ..Franklin Babb
Admission, $1.25
, SECOND DAY (Monday) 8 P. M.
EVENING
Entertainment .Swi“ Alpine Yodlers
‘ The Clown” ..Wl11
Admission, $1.25
THIRD DAY (Tuesday) 8 P. M.
EVENING
Prelude .Swiss Alpine Yodlers
Lecture—‘ The 100 Per Cent Man” J. Franklin Babb
Admission, $1.25
K FOURTH DAY (Wednesday) 3 P. M.
afternoon
Prelude ...Eiler-Willoughby Ladies' Orchestra
Recital...Claude Schell, Noted Tenor
Admission, $1.00
r WEDNESDAY, 8 P. M.
EVENING
Concert . Eiler-Willoughby Ladies’ Orchestra
Recital ..-.Claude Schell, Noted Tenor
Entertainment . .. .Swiss Alpine Yodlers
Entertainment—“The Best in Magic” . .Richard Davis
Admission, $1.25
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