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8 THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, COUNCIL MOVES CONDEMN FRONT STREET HOUSES Committee Rvpon ts- Decker Buildings Dangerous — Hearing Announced. (Continued from Pa loughby initiate for the taxroll is budget can Avenue thi plans entire nier finally made be formulated expected a ‘final decision reached. Considerable repairs to be necessary on \\y]luu:\hlu nue and elsewhere. Efforts will be made, however, to continue the pav ing work started and 1f possible two block laid on Seward Street Defer Truck Purchace irman McKinnon the recommended the pui a new truck for the Fir Department. and this recommendatio was supp 1 petition signed by many of the he t taxpayors in 1oy derstood th purchase w involve the expend: ture of $8 Action deferrad the budget h funds are eed, th There was chsair aftern tree on to for its program Until the up a it is wi H sum and Ave vea will be the ition wa ntil the recommend Council been mad it wa up. 1t generally will be bought yme opposition pur it on the part payment plane based on the ground that no council has the legal right to bind su¢ cessors in such a manner Endorses Fund Drive At the suggestion of Maj. W. J Carruthers, District officer for the £ Army, the Council endorsed the fund drive which tha ation will launch here next to raise money to defray the remaining indebtedness ag st thoe hall it is erectnig on Willoughby Avenue. Members of the Council praised highly the work being don locally by the Army and commented | warmly on value to the com munity A petition from small' boat owners, whose craft are moored at the lowe City float urged the Council to e is tend water service there for their |} accommodation. This matter will be ‘ acted on later. in the summer. At sent there is no water main| rer than the lumber mills and, ii} said, the cost of laying a main to the float from there would be heavy. It was reported a main would be laid to the Alaska Juneau mill later in the season and, shoulid this be done, it wounld be possible tn connect up the lower float without excesgive expenditures, e e RETURNS HOME TODAY Mrs. AL F from the morning with an the vailab to McKinnon returned hom» St. Ann's Hospital this after being confined there attack of influenza, — e - — Artificial flower pieces made to! order for Decoration Day. See Mrs. | Sully. —adv ESSEX. SUPER SIX -$ 965.00 965.00 1045.00 Delivered in Jinean Coach Sedan i Thos. J. McCaul gold designs $40 —with smart A Tribute to the Graduate In presenting a watch, select & one that reflects a standard of " quality which will make its § recipient proud to wear it * for years to come. A Gruen Watch assures smartness, accuracy, and the joy of own ing the very best, THE NUGGET SHOP ' JUNEAU HIGH SCHOOL (day " BARDEN CLUB T New Information | Issued About | Wrangell Narrows The following recrived this forenoon Empire fyom Major L. E at Petershurg ch will interest to marine men re Wrangell Nar navi Contractor at Wra bl drill north ¢ cablegram wa by the Oliver, be of arding tion 11 Nar anchor line boat Kept in View—Flory Talks on Dahlias. Many matters of interest |cussed at the Garden Club last night. The clean-up received its share of attention, t was suggested that the Club its influence to he “cleaners-up” from being ove zealous in their efforts and removing the speria and other wild growil WS sy wora rance nnel All boats channel north having least water of 19 marked red spar men low This channel i with two black and one | buoys st A etary motion was passed prepare and cirenlar letter to the club urgin GEORGE B. RICE GIVEN PLUMBING = 100" (0' ciconrase n CONTRACT, HAINES ciean " un. siant her things which 2 of the town Talks on Dahlias Flory talked very interest authoritatively about dah using a carefully prepared out and covering every aspect cultivation of the flower. Begin with the h‘\hvn of the the classification of types explained the details of bed prepa ration, preliminary planting in pot itdoor planting, cultivation and care comb , cutting blooms nd lifting tubers in the for the wintor illustrated with colored plate specimens of dahlia tubers Fall Bulb Planting informal discussion Ik by Mr. Flor s the time to that send out D always ¥ dens, id the in and we '1 known June been awarded t R on the H bing cont $50.000 o phan of the byteri Mi. built Haines Mr. Rice and a crew will leave about the middl Haines Al Malzow will of wor act Hom ion he ning charge the return He said Wrangell forward where he oil burner booming in looking summer .- from thr bugt 1 e automatic ness was everyone prosperous is to and follow the fact inspira In the ng the GAVE ANNUAL PICNIC o AUK COVE YESTERDAY ‘x for fall bulb planting th bulb flowers ar was emphasized. It was that the best places to see Y aon [Mowors are the gardens of Mr G Harland and M Kohlhepp. Frank bars that four or which he bers wishing them The meeting was very and much enthusiasm xchange of experienc ot in bloom, School ve: The Juneau High students held tho t ual pienic terday Auk C he teachers chap them he day was spend in roasting weiners and marshmallows, dancing, and several students took a dip io the cool and refroshing waters of the bay The party 7 o'clock last night by attending t Palace theatres an Flo: Georgs the club me H. B. Le Fevre golden willow tree to any club mem: A. Boyle told Judge five will give returned to Juneau about and finished th ol well attend- he Coliseum and was shown s and ide > \"' Pianos ana _ Phonographs Sale. Victor—Edis Brunswick records arriving every o3 Ice Cream, Candies and Soft rinks. JUNEAU MUSIC HOU ardening, 'l')\n\ next meeting will be in two wi season adv. | RGPS SR A1) EACH COMPLETE WITH WHITE TANK GUARANTEED NO. 1—NO SECONDS By buying these fixtures in large lots I am able to make this low price on these fine fixtures and still make a REASONABLE profit. See our Show Rooms with the largest and fullest display of Plumbing Fixtures in Alaska. GEO. B. RICE PLUMBING, HEATING PLANTS, OIL BURNERS “T tell you in advance what job will cost” PHONE 34 PHONE 34 You are as welcome to browse around on the shelves in this store as you are in the public library. Do it—frequently—you'll find the reading interesting, and you'll find less dust because our “works” circulate more rapidly. By the way that means, savings too! Admiral Farragut will be in this evening with full line of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables for GASTINEAU GROCERY RING PHONE 37 Three free deliveries daily Open Evenings MEN’S OXFORDS VERY LATEST $6.00, $6.50, $7.00 SOMETHING DIFFERENT GEORGE BROTHERS PHONES 92 AND 95 FRONT STREET HAVE NEW AIM‘ |Beautification of City to Be dis meeting ‘campaign an:! Garden | g, restrain [ hat adds to the beauty of the vacan the members of the them to keep the beauti mind neighbors to o appear- | dahlia he ) fali The talk as most | fm |mv|.mmn. to the all interesting sub | 2ks and will be one of the last this | MEN’S TWO PIECE SUMMER ATHLETIC UNDERWEAR Priced at 50¢ and 75¢ Per Garment J. M. SALOUM JUNCTION STORE CAMP FIRE DANCE AT THANE, PROVES Over Camp dance in the '] night. A |everyone rer $130 Fire w taken in at their » Mess House las crowd attended anc | arked of having a won |derful time. The Alaskans furnishec the music which was one of the {added features of the succes Among the distinguishing of the decorations was a teepee con |structed in regular Indian hior with an artificial fire in front arounc which was seated a group of attractive costumes cake, and coffee werc the entire ev ng by [the girls in chs f Mesdame ' Roger nd Meade ndwiche, “lml cake was made rls and were most appetizing P Mrs. H. L. Redlingshafer, of the Song Moon Camp Fire, wishe to thank everyone in Juneau (tending the dance those buying (tickets from the girls, in behalf ot the camp. The money is to be used |for the annual camping trip which | will b> held either at Point Retreat lor Eagle River, Through the courtes neau Ferry and N;Hl a special ferr o'clock, ecallir large crowd emb | The ferry left Thane after the Al.llll‘ at 1 - nua ' "isorved during guardian of the m Company ed for the tl.lm o'clock \ ol BORDER QUEEN 28 sails Seattle Pla now. from orders May D. ¥ your gent adv .- Francis, vressmaker, estab- hed with Jordan's Valet Service pert on ladies’ fancy or plain resses or ladies’ tailoring. Altera- l|uu~ of ny kind, lining or |ing coats. Phone . | Mme pointed ovt | the bulb | ‘| Betz Coliseum Melody Men | FLKS® HALL Clean Up on LADIES’ HAND BAGS 1.3 OFF BUTLER-MAURO DRUG CO. Phone 134 ‘We Deliver Substation Post Office No. 1 When We Sell It It’s Right —a For the Graduate— 0 one has yet been able to N improve upon the time-hon- ored gifts of jewelry. Jewelry is the one gift that always appeals! In one, it wins instant approval and lasting appreciation. You can choose from our large stock of high-grade merchandise just what that girl or boy would like, and at the price you would like to pay. ELSON & FREMMING Expert Watch and Jewelry Repairing PHONE 331 NEW GREETING GIFTS of Genuine Leather for Party Favors SERVICE THAT IS BETTER Phone 25 Free Delivery oty SVE EXERCISES WILL features | the Ju- | ' lOrchestra '] Address immediately Femmer, | SATURDAY MAY 21, 1927. ’BAGGALAUREATE DORAN ON JOB; —_— Steamer Movements | NORTHBOUND ¥ Admiral Farragut due to arrive | 3:30 o'clock tomorrow morning. Princess Alice due to arrive at 10 o’clock tonight. Admiral Rogers due Monday Yukon due Tuesday. SCHEDULED SAILINGS Alameda scheduled to sail from Seattle May 24 at 9 p. m. Admiral Evans scheduled to sail from Seattle May 25 at 10 a. m. Queen scheduled to sail from Se- attle May 26 at 10 a. m. Alaska scheduled to sail Seattle May 28 at 9 a. m. SOUTHBOUND SAILINGS Northwestern scheduled south- | bound about May 25. Admiral Watson. scheduled south- | bound about 10 o'clock on Mon- day morning. LOCAL SAILINGS | Margnita scheduted to leave for | Sitka end way ports at 8| o'clock Wednesday night. | Pacific sails for Port Alexander and way ports First and Fif- | teenth of every month at 8 | a. m. [ | America First leaves for Peters- burg at 1 p..m. every Wed- nesday. 2 | Virginia 1V sails for Chichagof | and way ports at 8 o'clock | every Wednesday night. ! 1 \ Al [’Specml Plogram Will Be Held | Tomorrow Night in 3 H. S. Auditorium. f BE HELD SUNDAY |, e S WASHINGTON, May M. Doran today took over {as Commissioner o I ceeding Roy Haynes Doran recommended ment of Major He | Assistant Commi 21.-~James the duties Prohibition suc the rbert H. ioner. appoint- | White 18 i — ' CARL HOLM IN HOSPITAL Ann’s Hospita!, from of the| Carl Holm is in § duation exercises of the Juneau|recuperating from an appendectom- |High School for 1927 will bg heldperformed ten days ago by Dr. L. I |tomorrow evening in the High \(lum]‘l’lwr'\ He is progressing: nicaly, {auditorium at 8 o’'clock. This will |though the appendix was abse |the baccalaureate exercises the prin-|and had broken when the oper cipal address being delivered by Rev.|was performed. |H. R. Allen. The complete program B A R A is as follows BENJAMIN IMPROVES The Baccalaureate - [tonows Charles Benjamin, of Wrangell, rep-| Send Out Thy Light,” C. Gounod— | resentative in the rocent legislatur Junior Orchestra. “\\hn was operated on for her | Invocation—Rev. O. A. Stillman ; shortl fter the Legislative ses: ! “The Lord Is My Shepherd,”|ended, is progressing very well and | Koschat—High School Glee Club will be able to leave the hospital Scriptural Lesson—Rey. R. A. Gal- [next week, said Dr. L. P. Dawes. |Tey RSt S iy i octurn Junior JOHNSON RECOVERING ! | Peter Johnsor, \\hn is in St. Ann's Hospital recovering from an appen dix operation which he underwoen two weeks ago, doing well and | will be disch from the hos- pital in a few d. rding to Dr. . 'P. Dawes, physician in charge Mr. Johnson was in a serious condi tion when the operation was per- formed as the appendix was absessed C. & D. LUX-SHU-RI KNIT o, l‘ Rl|~<|nz’r Phnne 46 mlv | The first public feature A | program is as | | Mendelssohn - “The Two-Miler”Rev. Allen. Saved by duet—Brian Ha | Benediction | roff. IR ¢ * Stebbins, tand and Ge Rev. A, P L} ———.——— WHERE IS JERRY A. POOL? is desired as to tha whereabouts of Jerry A. Pool. Ang data regarding him should be sen: to the Governor's office, Juneau, Al aska. is ed e~ .——— v HOME OF QUICK SERVICE Suits pressed from 15 to 20 min- |utes. Phone 576, JORDAN'S VALET | SERVICE. —adv. | - > '1 papers for sare at The Emn.re | ! Information . .md papers for save at The I-‘mplr'. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIlIIlIIIIIIflIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIlIIIIIlINIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIIIII||IIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIl"‘ SHE SAID, “Dear, 1 like to dance on Saturday night; then I do not have to worry about getting up early next morning, and the Elks’ floor is so slick that my feet do not get tired.” T Satisfy her boy and she’ll be a friend of yours for life » BETZ’ COLISEUM MELODY MEN ELKS’ HALL SATURDAY—21ST Adm. $1.00 New Numbers Plenty 9:30 P. M. AT e 'd E-M--MW Samuel Martin, Ltd. LON DON GREATCOATS Warmth Without Weight Raglans in bright Scotchy woolens are the latest THERE’S A HAPPY GO LUCKY BRITISH SWING TO THESE NEW COATS—JUST THE THING TO WEAR ANY PLACE, ANY TIME—ANY WEATHER. THEY’'RE WIND, RAIN AND STORMPROOF. Joldstein’s Emporium JUNEAU'S STYLE CENTER