The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, February 1, 1932, Page 8

< graingie 5 ANNUAL CLEARANCE!| SALE Now On ALL MERCHANDISE IN THIS SALE SOLD FOR CASH ONLY HUGE MARK DOWN ON EVERYTHING IN STOCK “Sordons CALIFORNIA HAS | HEAVY RAINFALL SANPRANCIBOO Cal.,, Feb. 1— One of the heaviest rainfalls in 24 hours in recent history of the Weather Bureau, swept California with 3.3. inches. The rain was ac-, companied by high winds and by snow in the mountains. —~————— CREWSON RETURNS HOME H. B. Crewson, representative ot} Schillings Best, returned home to; Juneau on the Admiral Evans af-| ter calling on the trade in South- Alaska, g [« LT II||IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIl[IIIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII“IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIg lS Olll‘ NCW MOI\t[\ iT[us RINSO-- . pound .. LARD-- OO OO B e Sy large package ........ ‘1-pound package ...... 'SUGAR --Best Fine Cane, ERpound bag .., ...k idiis . (el Vi AMERICANS IN SHANGHAI T0 BE PROTECTED {One ThousanTInfantrymen Are Dispatched on U. S. Transport (Centingea from Page One) | the city also zoomed low over the | International Settlement. Arsenal May Be Goal Although the fliers' intentions were not known they are supposed to be either planning to bombard the Kiangnan arsenal five miles south of the city, or else maneuv- ering for psychological effect. The planes, after ascouting flight over the city, returned to airplane carriers anchored in the river. ORAL PROTEST MADE TOKYO, Japan, Feb. :.—United States Ambassador Forbes has filed a formal protest aaginst the use of the Shanghai International Set- tlement as an operating base for |the Japaness against the Chinese. | The protest was not written for the | Foreign Office regarded it as for- mal, something more than a diplo- matic representation. Th British Ambassador has made | a similar protest. The French Ambassador con-| ferred with the Japanese Foreign Minister. Ambassador Forbes in his protest contended the Japanese are ag- gravating the situation. \ MUST RESPECT SETTLEMENT day joined the Unived States and Great Britain in representations lo' the Japanese Government that the International Settlement at Shang- hai be respected. 1 The French Government also an- nounced French forces in Shanghai will be increased immediately. i ADMINISTRATION ASSAILED | WASHINGTON, D. C, Feb. 1.— |The Administration was ‘assailed in !the House today by Representative | 'Blanton, Democrat of Texas, for sending American warships to China ito “protct & few Chinese mer- ! BORAH AGAINST BOYCOTT | WASHINGTON, D. C, Feb. 1.—' United States Senator Willlam E. Borah warned advocates of an economic hboycott against Japan ! that “it might be the first step to war.” Senator Borah made this warn- ing in replying to messages from f Desen organizations urging & boy- Buch a boycott is employment of force often of the most cruel, nnd unhuman kind,” said the Idaho Semwr Something New Is Promised 'In Auto Tires l AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 1.—A | new line of tires, in colors har- monizing with the automobile bodies, will be officially an- nounced by one of the largest l rubber companiés in the United States today, officlals said. 3 Trainmen Are Killed, R. R. Crash Fast Passenger Plows Through Freight—Ten Persons Injured TRIBAL DANGES AND SONGS HERE Ancient Ceremonjes This Month ‘Tribal songs and dances of the LURGAN, North Dakota, Feb. 1. —Three trainmen were killed and ten persons slightly injured when the Great Northern fast Empire Builder passenger ‘train plowed | Chilkats will be given in Juneau through a Mflwaukee freight train |late this month by 50 of the In- at a junction here last Saturday|dians who will come from Kiuk- afternoon. wan, The dead are Gerald O. Ostran- |Haines. The singers and dancers ger, of Fargo; Burt Kippings, of |Will wear the anclent gowns and Crookston, Minn,, and G. N. Pir- [robes, none of which have been CHILKATS PLAN Fifty Indians Will Present| their ancient village mear| @ PARIS, Feb. 1—France on Sun-! man, of St. Paul. The injured were taken to hos- pitals near here. sl Gt i PLANE COMES ON POLITICAL ERRAND HERE Hardcastle TK et chikan Sends National Com- mittee Filing | On a political mission, the hy- ‘drorplane Northbird, of the Ketchi- kan Airways, flew from Ketchikan fto Juneau today, ieaving there at 12:15 p m., and arriving here at 2:40 p. m. Those abvoard the cra.n were the pilot, M. W, Saseen, and the owner, J. V. Hickey. ‘The craft brought to Juneau the Hardcastle of Ketcrikan of his can- didacy in the approaching prim- aries for the position of Democratio |National Committeeman. Imme- | diately after the arrival of the air- | |craft, Pilot Waseen took Mr. Hard. castle’s declaration to the office ol Teritorial Auditor Cash Cole in the Federal and Terr¥orial Building to be filed. ‘The time for filing primary can- ‘dldacies expires tomorrow. | Mr. Saseen and Mr. Hickey are ‘suymg at the Gastineau hotel. They will return in the plane to Ketchikan tomorrow and will have accomomdations for two passen- gers to Petersburg, Wrangell or Ketchikan. E. M. GODDARD GOES ON TRIP TO STATES E. M. Goddard, Assistant Execu- |tive Officer of the Alaska Game ! Commission, was a southbound passenger on ‘the steamship North- 'western, which sailed Saturday |might for Seattle. Mr. Goddard ac- companied the remains of his father, the late Dr. F. L. God- dard, whose interment will take place in Tacoma. Mr. E. M. God- dard will return in about a month. - - SITKA BRINGS BIG CARGO ‘With a cargo that taxed the Sitka's below-deck and above-deck facilities, the craft, Capt. Willlam Doucett, arrived in Juneau last night from Seattle. Her freight | consisted of lumber, coal and gen- eral merchandise. (START YOUR ACCOUNT TODAY) | CORN--SWEET, GOLDEN, ERIR BT 3 e i vinn e s b R 'CORN MEAL.-- (TEPOUDE DG . .o R L L e R PRU\’ES--Large Fresh and Juicy, OUR DOORS OPEN THE WAY TO ECONOMY CK’S oy written announcement of Richard | c}ungedmnyleordedgnlnhun- dreds of years. The principal event of the visit will be the giving of the tribe's tra- ditional potlach dance. From this affair, as from all other entertain- ment offered here, the proceeds will go toward paying for the erec- tion and equipment of a tws-pif,a'i at Klukwan. Construction Is Started Construction of the bullding has been started, and when it is com- pleted and equipped, the Indians hope to supply it with a resident physiclan and a resident nurse. The Cilkats are a fine type of | the Indian race. Their tribalstory credits them with being the pro- genitors of all Northern mnatives. Their songs and dances have been | handed down from father to son, mother to daughter, since time! immemorial. | Some years ago they declare, Klukwan was the largest Indian | | village in Alaska. They insist that | it is the oldest. Tts population at| | present is about 400. Entrusted To Chief | The tribes’ ceremonial gowns,| robes ‘and innumerable relics used | jon festival occasions are entrusted | to the care and the custody of the | {Chief. They now are in the pos- | session of James Young, who suc- oeeded to the titular position re- cently on the death of Yahl-Koh { The Chilkats hope to make the approaching celebration in Juneau one of the most memorable events of the tribe. L. V. Winter, whose phofograph. - business has brought him in con- tact with all the Indian ‘tribes in Southeast Alaska, is an en- thusiastic admirer of the Chilkats. Fine Special Specimens “They are 'the finest physical specimens of the Southeast Alaska ‘aborigine,” he said, “and I think they excel in mental equipment, too. Their - tribal customs'' and ceremonies, in many details, hive been preserved without impdir- ment from ancient times. Their songs and dances, quite unlike those of any other Indians, are well worth seeing and hearing’ 1 am delighted to learn the tradi- tional pastimes will be presented in Juneau.” COURT ACOUSTICS TO BE FIXED NOW Work to improve the acoustic the United States eral and Territorial Building will be undertaken this week. S. Marks, representative of the Chicago firm that was awarded the contract, has arrived in Juneau, and will superintend the task. P sl . .. 09c - $5.55 u B . THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, MONDAY, FEB. 1, 1932. APPAREL for all Occasions ANNUAL CLEARANCE TEN DAYS Cash Prices Effective for HIIIII Ill\\ S PR with crocheted “yokes and novelty weaves. orings, also the bolder, gayer ones. Also a group of blouses, many have been priced at almost twice what we are now asking. Regular $6.50 to $8.50 values Now $2.95 and|$4.95 We also have a few soiled blouses priced at $1.00 each Blouses and Sweaters Smart new sweaters in just the styles y ou’ve been wanting. Hand-knit effects You will like the delicate pastel col- e o) Sensational i CLEARANCE ¥ Perfect Silk . HOSE A general clear-away in broken lines of hosiery. Most all sizes in these alluring styles of pure silk . . . but they wear like good old lisle. VERY SPECIAL—Two pairs for $1.25 HOUSE DRESSES In prints, long sleeves and sleeveless styles. CLOSE OUT PRICE 75 cents each Voiles, linens, prints . . This large group of tub dresses, very unusually priced § $1.45 each DRESSES A rack full in this group, values up to $9.75, consist- ing of tub silks and flat crepes, mostly in sport styles. FINAL CLEARANCE PRICE—$2.75 On rack number two, you will find travel crepes, flat crepes and prints, in good service weights; and we are marking them to go at much less than half the usual price. YOUR CHOICE ON THIS RACK—$4.75 A huge assortment to choose from in dresses with jackets, some sport styles and a few evening dresses are included. This is truly a remarkable price. Now Your Choice at $6.75 i Now $12.75 Many dresses we are showing ou rack number four have sold for at least twice our sale price; the fine quality, their newness of style, their very excellent fabrics will tell you that they are priced very close for cash. You will find woolens, cantons, satins and velvets. Most all shades. Sizes 16 to 42. Now $12.75 - One lot of CHILDREN’S COATS In tweeds, Broadcloths, Velours Ages from 9 to 12 Regular value up to | TYPES FOR EVERY TASTE Women who remember our other sales will flock to this one, for they are cer- tain to find those clever, distinctive’ little hats that are so flattering. Brim- med styles, berets, turban types . . . everything is to go at sensational fig- ures. Velvets, Felts and Chenilles, } $1.00, 8195, 6295 | t these low pn will want -+ tlu-ee hats, w eer:%n. s PR — COATS It is a rare event when we offer coats of such remak- able quality at such marked reductions. Some of these coats are lavishly trimmed with fine furs, others are plain tailored. At the money saving pnce we are offering these coats you cannot afford to miss this opportunity. ALMOST HALF PRICE $39.50 COATS NOW 22.50 COATS NOW 16.75 COATS NOW . Every coat has the stamp of high quahty, fine tailor- ing and expert styling. We do not have a great many coats in our stock, but those remaining are priced to move and guaranteed to give you entire satisfac- Smart Gloves This' sale enables you to purchase the very finest KAYSER CHAMOS. ETTE GLOVES at re- markable ‘savings. In amy tones, browns and ns. 95 cents each ES k1 “ ~“ALL SALES FINAL ;vpg CASH ONL) e