The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, September 14, 1929, Page 4

|vided on a fift) or a sixty-forty, or some |other equitable basis. Of course, the road once Daily Alaska Empire | constructed, each country would have jurisdiction JOHN W, TROY - . - EDITOR AND MANAGER over the mileage within its bound If such a thing should be undertaken Published every evemng except Sunday by the i PPt EMPIRE PRINTING COMPANY at Second and Main|would still be the problem of connecting those Streets, Juneau, Alaska. parts the highway that would lie in Canada Entered In the Post Office in Juneau as Second Clase | with Alaska coast towns. There ought to be roads ot from tidewater at Taku Inlet and Lynn Canal and, probably other points to connect with the main road These would be proper matters for arrangement through the American and Canadian governments there of —_— SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Delivered by carrter In Juneau, Douglas, Treadwell and Thane for $1.25 per month. By mali, postage pald, at the following rates: One year, in advance, $12.00; six ‘months, In advance .00; one month, in advance, '$1.25. Subscribers will confer a favor if they will promptly motify the Business Office of any fallure or irregularity in the dellvery of their papers. Telephone for Editorial and Business Offices, 37T4. The slight-of-hand man who was so popular |in the easily pleased Nineteenth Century days used to say: “Now you see it; mow . MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS. Y you don't.” On the The Associated rvess 18 exclusively *nuurdd_t:auia Manchurian front they say: “Now they fight; for republication of all news dispatches credited to .. . g It or not otherwise credited In this paper and also the they don't %ocal news published herein. | now ALASKA CIRCULATION GUARANTEED 70 BE LARGER| If you have not seen the Southeast Alaska Fair THAN THAT OF ANY OTHER PUBLICATION. {you ought to see it today. {this evening. Look CONTRIBUTIO lthe fun tonight the exhibits over and SKAGWA It would not be neighborly if we refrained from | making special mention of the wonderful flowets ! and vegetables and chickens and other specimens of creative genius that were sent from Skagway for | exhibition at the Scutheast Alaska Fair. They speak | i es Imv _“"1 ",m“m“, ,(_ ,g(lmd (;‘S:: ":(! “:;“5:;2\,0 its major convention items the extension of of the floriculturalists, agriculturalists, etc., Pacific Highway across Canada to the interior Gateway City. For many years the people of Skag~10( ‘Alaska. way have earned the right of their town to be| The association. has been highly instrumental called the Flower City. They have made the most|in giving this State an admirable highway system. of very favorable circumstances up there in grow-|It is pleasing to know that its members are plan- ing beautiful flowers, producing delicious vegetables Ning the extension of its influence over broader & fields. and raising prize-winning chickens. That Skagway P et p | he Alaska High a t 850 is a town of contented residents living in beautiful| ghway link would entail abou ... |miles of new construction to give the States and homes is apparent to one who has seen the exhibits|canada a physical road connection with Alaska’s that have been sent from there to Juneau. They interior. The bearing of such a link upon devel- have contributed tremendously to the beauty nndlnpmem in the Northern Territory is beyond estima- interest of the Fair. Ition. If or when the highway is completed, it Extend Pacific Highway to Alaska. (Seattle Post-Intelligencer.) The Washington State Good Roads Association, now in session at Bellingham, is considering as one | would place Fairbanks within three automobile days | jof Seattle. Keeping in mind the vast interchange of peoples and commodities which good roads have brought within the boundaries of the United States Former Senator Luke Lea, publisher of news-|and between the United States and Canada, a fore- papers in Nashville and Memphis, having declinod‘;{“; ‘Sy POSS‘bleuOf the i ;19:"“““8 t’fxcli which de P s | highway connection woul ave upon Alaska. A “{ZW'":”,""éovaUi’;:wo( s;,“::s Most of the new construction would fall within et btidered blm by 2 Canadian territory. The local effect of this upon nessee, the latter named William E. Brock, wcanhy]mmSh Pl snd Wailse Seowld doubtiess be Chattaneoga candy manufacturer to succeed (h(-““gmy beneficial, but upon study it might be de- late Senator Tyson, deceased. Mr. Brock RCC(‘DIEdiLerminnd that, in view of the special interest of the appointment and has entered upon his duties. ithe United States in the project, there should be It is his first public office of any kind. { ;omi su'rtangfmem fartt_:ost apportionment that would % 3 4 A involve treaty negotiations. ;.rhe i ":nl_;:"g‘,:’r’(;m:ko ;eh“pr,;de:::zr‘nfbag:; These are matters which could be settled as mmtive o 3 s i |they arise. The important thing is that a large and has a large family. He quit school at the age|.n4 responsible group of good roads enthusiasts of seventeen when his father died. He then became has given the matter semi-official status. It is said a traveling salesman and made good. Later, he to have the sympathetic interest of high members settled down at Chaitanooga as a candy munu—jor the Canadian Government. He accumulated wealth, | Coopnmtmg_wim the enterprising nation to our | North, the project should be realized at no distant date. When completed, it would do more than bind the States with this country’s Northern Empire; it would even more firmly bind the two English- speaking peoples of America in ties of friendship, peace, neighborly intercourse and commerce. The Pacific Highway extension to Alaska should engage the active efforts of civic leaders and | organizations . on both sides of the international i boundary. CANDY MAN IS SENATOR. facturer. ALL FOR TAKU DISTRICT. British Columbia officials who have inspected the Taku mining district, confirm the reports that come through other sources. They are convinced that a great mining camp is in progress of devel- opment, and that there remains much room. for prospecting. The Taku gets only favorable reports from all who visit it. The indications that it will be one of the big mining camps of the West get brighter and brighter as time passes. Sensible Prohibition Move. (Trenton Times.) { Prohibition Commissioner Doran has announced ST that the use of rifles by Federal agents in urban PAYING FOR THE INTERNATIONAL |areas and settled communities is to be discontinued HIGHWAY. {as a safety measure to reduce the hazard to “inno- | cent bystanders” in the enforcement of the Eight- The circumstance that most of the construction, | eenth Amendment and the Volstead Act. * * * and necessarily most of the cost, of a highwav Although no official regulation has been issued by through Canada connecting Alaska with the States | Dis office, Commissioner Doran declares that here- would be in Canada has led to the suggestion that | 2fter prohibition agents are to use only service pis- ., | tols in cities and populous communities. some of the cost of the road in British Columbia’ " pecorgs of the Prohibition Bureau show that 142 and Yukon Territory ought to be borne by the persons have been killed in enforcement activities United States. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, m[ since the prohibition laws became effective. There an editorial in another place in this paper, sug-| is ground for hope that slayings will be apprecaibly gests this would be a proper matter for treatyf reduced by means of the Commissioner’s insistence negotiations. And it would. | that all agents operating in congested areas rely The suggestion has beeu made that the road| Upon the ordinary weapons used by local police. be built as a joint American and Canadian under- taking. The idea has been advanced that the two countries arrange for a joint road commissiou. to have full charge of the undertaking, including the delay. New tonnage will cost about $8,900,000. Ad- location of the route from Fairbanks to the inter-| ,qgitional loans to the company by the Shipping Board national boundary at the 49th parallel and the| may be authorized later for equipment.—(Boston construction of the road, and that the cost be di-|News Bureau. | Four American Export Lines ships wul be it lin Camden yards of the Nelv York Shiptuilding Company and work will proceed on them out Ready to Clean Anything! Be Safe --- Let Us Do Your Dry Cleaning Rugs and cretonnes, suits and frocks—whatever you send us to clean comes back to you from our shop in perfect condition. We are ready to undertake any job of cleaning and pressing, for no material is too delicate for us to handle without mishap. Our rates for dry cleaning are moderate and our work is of excep- tional merit. The Alaska Laundry For Prompt Courteous Efficient Service Phone 15 Go down there early | enjoy | THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, SATURDAY, SEPT. 14, 1929. FLORALDISPLAY AWARDS AT FAIR way, Takes Many Prizes | for Beautiful Showing | BB | When was necessary for the | judge the Eighth Annual Fair | ef Soutl t Alaska to adjourn to ¢ the rc in which the flower ex- hibits ranged they found | themse a veritable fairyland gor y colored blooms, some | of which gave off a subtle fragrant | perfume. Judging the floral display {this year was a huge task since there. was an immense collection of exhibits on display. Prize re finally awarded as follows | Best display of asters — W. C. | Blanchard, Skagway, first; D. O. | Cowen, g second; Mrs. R. | Godding, Skagway, third. Best display of cactus dahlias— W. C. Blanchard, Skagway, first; A. Bor Thane, second; J. W. Leivers, Juneau, third. Best display of decorative flowers —W. C. Blanchard, Skagway, first |and second; D. O. Cowen, Skagway, | third. Mr. Blanchard was awarded the silver winged victory cup for for the best display of This cup was awarded y last year and if it is won again by Skagway it will be allowed to remain in that city for- ever according to the terms laid down last year by its domor, Dr. Robert Simpson of the Nugget! Shop who said that whatever com- munity won it in three successive years would be able to keep it. Best display of peony flowers— !A. Bonnett, Thane, first and sec- ond; Trevor Davis, Juneau, third. Best display of pompon—W. C. | of — = PROFESSIONAL - o - Helene W.L. Albrecht ~ MADEBY JUDGES: M. S. BlanAcil.l-e;d, of Skag-:f | DRS. KASER & FREEBORGER, | 3 PHYSIOTHERAPY Massage, Electricity, Infra Red Rov, Medical Gymnastics. 410 Goldstein Building Phone Office, 216 DENTISTS 301-303 Goldstein Bldg. PHONE 56 Hours 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. Dr. Charles P. Jenne DENTIST Rooms 8 and 9 Valentine Building Telephone 176 Dr. A. W. Stewart DENTIST Hours 9 2. m. to 6 p. m. SEWARD BUILDING Office Phone 569, Res. Phone 276 | Osteopath—201 Coldstein Bldg. | Licensed Osteopathic Physician e n Dr. H. Vance Hours: 10 to 12; 1 to 5; 7 to 9 or by appointment Phone: Office 1671. Residence, MacKinnon Apts. Dr. Geo. L. Barton CHIROPRACTOR, Hellenthsl Building Office Service Only Hours: 10 a. m. to 12 noon, 2 p.m to5p m and 7 p. m. to 9 p. m. Phone 529 CHIROPRACTIC is not the practice of Medicize, Surgery nor Osteopathy. Blanchard, Skagway, first and sec- jond; Mrs. Suffecool, Skagway, third. | Best display of show dahlias— John Rustgard, Juneau, first; Mrs. | Trevor Davis, second and third. Best general display of dahlias— | W. C. Blanchard, Skagway, first; A. Bonnett, Thane, Rustgard, Juneau, third. Best W. C. Blanchard, Skagway, and second. Best display of pink gladioulus— W. C. Blanchard, Skagway, first and second. first second; John | & Robert Simpson Opt. D. Graduate Los Angeles Col- | lege of Optometry and | Opthalmology | Glasses Fitted, Lenses Grouna | display of red gladiolus— | DR. R. E. SOUTHWELL Optometrist-Optician Eyes Examined—Glasses Fitted Room 16, Valentine Bldg. 10:00 to 6:00. Evenings by I Appointment. Phone 484 | &) I | Best display of salmon gladiolu: | W. C. Blanchard, Skagway, first; and second. | Best display of marigolds—W. C. Blanchard, Skagway, first; Mrs. H. | H. Post, Juneau, second. | Best display of nasturtiums—M. D. Williams, Juneau, first; W. C.| |Blanchard, Skagway, second; H.| Berg, Juneau, third. i Best display of Pansies—W. C.| Blanchard, Skagway, first; Mrs. H. H. Post, Juneau, second; Mrs.| R. Godding, Skagway, third. Best vase of pink roses—George Kohlhepp, Juneau, first; Martin Lynch, Juneau, second. Best vase of red roses—Mrs. J.| Kendler, Juneau. | Best vase of white roses—Mrs. J. | Kendler, Juneau. Best vase of yellow roses—MTrs. M. Lynch, Juneau. Best vase of salmon roses—Mrs. M. Lynch, Juneau. | Best display of shasta daisies— D. O. Cowen, Skagway, first; M. D. Williams, Juneau, second. Best display of snapdragons— Mrs. H. H. Post, Juneau, first;| M. D. Williams, Juneau, second; W. C. Blanchard, Skagway, third. Best display of sweet peas—D. O. chard, Skagway, second; Mrs. Suf- fecool, Skagway, third House Plants Best flowering begonia—M. D. Williams, Juneau. Best fuchsia—M. D. Williams, Ju- neau. Best primroses — D. O. Cowen, Skagway. Best hanging basket—M. D. Wil- liams, Juneau. Special awards of merit were giv- en the following: —&: Cowen, Skagway, first; W. C. Blan-| PEERLESS (N g Is made of the best ma- terials money can buy— Baked in Juneau and is a home product. Peerless Bakery Dahlias—John Rustgard, Juneau. Display of flowers—Juneau Flor-" ists. General display of dahlias—J. W. Leivers, Juneau. | YURMAN Expert Furrier Summer prices still prevail in Fur Garments. Remodeling a Specialty. Front Street Best display of house plants—M. D. Williams, Juneau. Best variety of flowers—Mrs. J. Kendler, Juneau. Castus dahlias—W. C. Blanchard, Skagway. Salpiglacis — W. C. Blanchard, | Skagway. | Display of dahlias—J. W. Leivers, Juneau. Pink sweet peas—J. P. Walker. Basket of mixed flowers—D. O. Cowen, Skagway. Stock plant, gladiolus, salmon gladiolus, sweet peas, scabiosa—D. O. Cowen, Skagway. The floral display department is in charge of Mrs. H. J. Turner, Superintendent, assisted by Mrs. C. E. Harland and Mrs. J. E. Estes. ——— PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLY IS IN NEW LOCATION The_ Bethel Pentecostal Assembly has moved to the new location at 121 Main Street, opposite The Em- pire building. Although the alter- ations are not complete the regu- lar services are being held. Every- one is cordially invited to attend. The epening services will be at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning, —— e Dell E. Sherin, Juaeauws plano tuner. Hotel Gastineau, —adv TRY OUR FACIALS The finest of everything in the line of beauty culture. EXPERT OPERATORS Consultation Free THE American Beauty Parlor ALSIE WILSON, Prop. | AUTOS FOR HIRE Call A Packard Phone 444 Packard De Luxe BLUEBIRD TAXI Day and Night Service Phone 485 Responsible Drivers Stand at Arcade Cafe H Hazel’s Taxi PHONE Stand: Alaska Grill P PSS Prompt Service, Day and Night CovicH Auro SERVICE STAND AT THE OLMPIC Phone 342 Day or Night § Juneau, Alaska s LUDWIG NELSON l Jeweler | | Expert watch and jewelry re- | pairing. Agent for Brunswick { Portable and Cabinet Panatrope ‘ | Phonographs, Records and | | Radios. | 3 | i | SINGLE O or 11 Whether it’s a nice and balmy day, or stormy and terrifying makes no difference—we will be at your door in a [Mfy any time you want a taxi, and give you efficient, polite service at the low- est standard rates. CARLSON'S TAXI and Ambulance Service To or from any place in the city for 50 cents Five can ride as cheaply as one 199 Taxi Cab Company Stand at Gastineau Hotel e Fraternal Societies OF o« ——— Gastineau Channel B. P. 0. ELKS Meeting every Wed- (1 nesd: at 8 o'clock. E all. Visiting brothers welcome. Visiting Brothers Welcome. WINN GUDDARD, Exalted Ruler. M. H. SIDES, Secretary. === Co-Urdinate Bod % :;‘—\ - fes of Freemasor CA\[fl ry Scottish Rite UL Regular meetingy DL 1_‘ second Friday each month at 7:30 p. m. Scot- tish Rite Temple WALTER B. HEISEL, Secrctary. LOYAL ORDER OF MOOST Juneau Lodge No. T00. Meets every Monday night, at 8 o'clock. JAMES CARLSON, Dictater. W. T. VALE, Secy, P. O. Box 828 MOUNT JUNEAU LODGE NO. 147 Second and Fourth Mon- day of each month in 2, Scottish Rite Temple, beginning at 7:30 p. m ’ WALTER P. SCOTY, Master; CHARLES E. NAGHEL Secretary. ORDER OF EASTERN STAR Second and Fourth Tuesdys of each mcnth, at 8 o'clock, Scottish Rite Temple. MAY- | BELLE GEORGE, Wor- thy Matron; FANNY L. ROBINSON, Secretary. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Seghers Council No. 176¢ Mectings second and iast Monday at 7:30 p. m Transient brothers ury> td to attend. Council Chambers, Fifth Streel EDW. M. McINTYRE, G. K. H. H. J. TURNER, Secretary. DOUGLAS AERIE 117 F. O. E. Meets Monday %nlgms 8 oclock at Eagles’ Hall, Doug- las. ARNE SHUDSHIFT, W. P, GUY SMITH, Secretary. V'siting Brothers welcome, WOMEN OF MOOSEHEART " | LEGION, NO. 439 | Meets first and third Thursdays each month, 8 p. m. at Moose Hall. KATE JARMAN, Senior | | Regent; AGNES GRIGG, Re- | corder. Brunswick Bowling Alleys FOR MEN AND WOMEN Stand—Miller’s Taxi Phone 218 IIM abry’s Cafe Regular Dinners Short Orders Lunches Open 6.a.m. to 2 a.m, | POPULAR PRICES HARRY MABRY Proprietor | o e |¢ THE JuNEAU LAUNDRY Franklin Street, between Front and Second Btreets PHONE 359 e e S e Commercial Job printing at The ‘at The Empire. Thrifty Women Nine times out of the money savers of the family. Men mean well enough. They know the value of having money in the bank but they haven’t the knack of saving. Our tellers are pleased at all times to assist ladies who may wish to open a bank account, make out deposits, checks, or give any information in reference to our commercial or savings departments. The B. M. ten the women are b I Russian Steam Baths | Open Wednesdays and Batur- | | days from noon til midnight. | [ “Business Is Good” | MRS. JOHN JORRI, Prop. ¢ R — [ e e U MORRIS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY SAND and GRAVEL AND Carpenter and Concrete Work No job too large nor too small for us MORRIS CONSTRUCTION €O. Building Contractors PHONE 62 JUNEAU TRANSFER COMPANY MO VING | 0 Moves, Packs and Stores Freight and Baggage Prompt Delivery of ALL KINDS OF COAL PHONE 48 ———— ELEVATOR SERVICE ZYNDA Behrends Bank Oldest Bank in 'Alaska S. ZYNDA, Prop. ] —_— e ORD’S GORNER “TRY A MALTY” PIG'N WHISTLE CANDY Non Better—Box or Bulk O P . S e s, Commercial job Printing at Che Emplre.