The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, April 2, 1934, Page 7

THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1934. BARNEY GOOGLE AND SPARK PLUG SO YO’ MAK BEEG e MISTAKE ABOUT LITTLE PEP\TA‘ HEY ? DAT'S GOOD ! 1 T'INK SHE LOFFS ME - fi 0 e fepdiaiine 1 €T ATS MAYOR’S REPORT ON (1 TY AFFAIRS pe By MAYOR 1. GOLDSTEIN This closing report of the City's progress and affairs for the past year covers a general review of the various city departments. The people have a right to know what is going on in their government, and the Mayor and the Councilmen welcome investigation of any statements that have been made and suggestions of any kind. As previously announced, a detail statement of the City's Xlnancmllcost of $7,470. This summer the work of lnsLnl!mg sewer connections in the Front Street district near Ferry Way will be completed, thereby: | ending & situation that has given much offense in the past. and severe weather added greatly. to hhe position, including receipts and disbursements the past year, printed upon the completion of the audit now in progress. THE SCHOOLS Superintendent R. S. Raven reports that the enrollment of the wublic schools has grown from 714 to 761. Last year two new teachers were employed but for the next school year no increase is contemplated. The budget for the present year was slightly under that of the preced- ing year and it is understood that for the coming year the budget will be substantially unchanged. Economy has been practiced without sacrifice of efficiency. The services of a full-time nurse without additional cost have been added this year through co-operation with the Red Cross and Terri- torial Education Commissioner’s office. Dr. Council, City Health Officer, has treated over 30 cases of infected tonsils and adenoids among children whose parents could not afford the cost of the opera- tions without rarking a charge for his services except the actual expense, with the city assumes. For many years the school affairs have been well managed and they are wholly free from-partisan and political influence. The un- opposed candidacy of Grover C. Winn for his seventh consecutive term as Director insures no change in the established policy of the Board. PUBLIC LIBRARY Negotiations for the construction of a new public library building on the lot adjoining the City Hall have been carried out quietly for some time between Gov. Troy, Chairman, and Judge G. F. Alexander, Divisional Administrator ,of the Civil Works Administration, and Mayor | Goldstein. Under the arrangements discussed the Federal Government | will furnish the labor and one-half of the material. The estimated cost to the city would be about $9,000, including site, material, furniture and fixtures; the Government’s share would be about $12,000. Local officials have heartily indorsed the proposal, which is uni- verally regarded as a great public necessity. The present quarters of the library are crowded and poorly adapted for the purpose, and the usefulness of the library seriously impaired by the lack of room and conveniences. Miss Ann Coleman, librarian, reports the library has about 6,000 volumes, and there is no room to house more. The ayerage monthly circulation is approximately .3,500. Prospects for obtaining the Goverhment aid are favorable and as soon as a definite decision has been made, the citizens of Juneau will be given full details and an opportunity to learn their views in this most important matter. HEALTH DEPARTMENT The passing of our City Health Officer, Dr. W. J. Pigg, in January was mourned by all. Dr. W. W. Council succeeded to his post. Under this heading might be mentioned that City authorities have given much consideration to the garbage disposal question. The City’s permit from the war department for the use of the end of Ninth Street for a dump expires in December, 1934, and there is little likelihood of the permit being extended. Steps should be taken with the least possible delay to find a new site for a dump if an incinerator ,as provided in the proposed PWA loan program, is found impracticable. An improvement in the collection system that will allow the use of modern, covered wagons would be most desirable. CARE OF INDIGENT The CY/A and other public relief agencies have lessened tremend- ously the City's burdens to care for the indigent, but the City spent $1,800 past year ctly for this purpose, including the purchase of reindeer and fish. This is 50% increase over the previous year. Of crurse many thoucands of dollars. were paid out in wages to ‘pe scns for work on city streets, sewers, etc, who otherwsie would have bcen forced to rely upon direct public aid. Last September the Federal Government paid <$1,661.69 to the Ciy cf Junszu as its contribution toward uneiployment relief, repre- senting cne-third of the mcney expended by the city earlier in the year on reilef work. T POLICE DEPARTMENT Under Chlef C. J. Davis, the police department has made a fine record for efficiency. Iie has been loyally supporfed by Patrolmen Hoffman and Markle. Law and order have been well maintained and relaticns with the public are characterized by judgment, tact and courtesy. The increase in the population of the city, particularly the influx of large numbers of unemployed, has added to the problems of the police department. During the past 12 months. 278 arrests have been made and $1,680 collected in fines and forfeitures. Complaints regarding the numerous dogs running at large in the city are to be met by drafting new regulations that will permit the appointment of a poundmaster who will iuncuon the year round. The reduction of the license fee to, say, $3, is advocated, FIRE DEPARTMENT The Juneau Volunteer Fire Department. has ms,lntamed its .long, enviable record of efficiency. On account of unusually severe weather conditions the past winter, which interferred with the water supply, the fire losses were far greater than they would otherwise have been, amounting to $9,100, according to the estimates of Chief J. L. Gray. Eighty calls were answered. Firemen's fees amounted to $2,251, an inerease of $872 over last year. January alone accounted for $550 of the fees. New apparatus has been added. Seven hundred fifty feet of hose, a “Siamese Twins” outfit and salvage tarpaulins have been purchased al a cost of $714. An order has been placed for new wheels with pneumatic tires for one of the trucks. - WHARF RECEIPTS GAIN An increase of 40% in the gross earnings of the municipal wharf i§ reported by Wharfinger C. H. MacSpadden. They totaled $14,161.06, an increase of $4,148.66 over last year. Improved business conditions generally and the withdrawal of the Admiral Line from the local field have helped the revenues of the City Wharf, Considerable repairs to the wharf piling and the warehouse were made, to the extent of nearly $1,400, about twice the amount that was spent last year. It is estimated that new piling for the face ol the dock will have to be driven this summer at a cost of $3,000, and the warehouse sheathed with corrugated iron at a further ‘expense of $2,000. CITY FLOATS A new ordinance was passed governing the operation of the two city floats. The upper float is now reserved for small craft whose stay is lim to seven, days, with the idea in view of using that float for transient boats. Boats can tie up indefinitely at the lower 1 GOTTA GET RID OF THIS BIG SAP QUICK ==~ IF I'M GONNA MEET SULLY IN 20 MINUTES — will be| ~ float, near the rock dump. Cudd STREETS, SIDi Over $19,000 was expended in and sidewalks in additicn to an provements, as has been stated. | walks have been kept up. Twelve hundred feet of concre! (cnst of $830. Nearly 7,000 feet of The heavy snowfall City’s expense the past winter. expense. a citizens' committee to delve into mending a remedy for the troubles every year. This committee was Their report recommended . a Nelson and Juneau Water systems. of supply and to better the pipe d illness. He is understood to have recommended by the citizens’ comn the company’s storage facilities, people who have given the matter The voters are being asked approval of the propostion to tak inclination to act upon the commi must come by court action, and important matter the opinion of oi course; most effective measure is not clear It is hoped that upon Mr. ciate the gravity of the situation within his power to remedy it. importance and will not be allow Council. Over 95 per cent of the 1933 cent of the total levied, $96,437.7: 80 per cent of this sum will be the Clerk. in the city’s history. The total $11,890.01 represents payment for $91,637.96 is for 1933 taxes. Few communities can make payments. Improved economic co the showing, although the 2% At its last meeting the Council 10% and interest at 8% ment as well as being difficult to as being more convenient for taxpa; There is no necessity of any this float, a service that is apprecia grader, dump truck and delivery truck at a cost of $6271 to replace | worn-out equipment has proved a good investment. little cause to complain of the manner in Which the streets and side- streets and walks alone cost over $1,600. The CWA supplied some men for cleaning the walks around the Capitol Building and near the Governor’s House but the City:paid for all the rest of the clearance THE WATER PROBLEM The unprecedented cold weather crippled the water winter to an extent that brought sharply into realization the fact that Juneau has outgrown its two water systems. Faulkner, Wallis George, G. E. Krause, to complete before July 1 improvements that will protect the source R. F. Lewis, owper of the Juneau Water Company, pected to come to Juneau for some time past but has been delayed by considered a vital necessity by many Company franchise revoked in the event that the company show no the citizens should be sought through a referendum. Revocation of the license would not solve the problem, | something construetive must necessarily follow Lewis's arrival in Juneau he will appre- This is a matter that is of the utmost TAXES AND TAX COLLECTIONS treasury to date. The amount delinquent, $4,700.98, is less than 5 per accordance with agreements entered into between the taxpayers and: Delinquent taxes for 1930, 1931 and 1932 amount to $2,043.91, greater part of which is believed to be collectible. Tax collections from April 1, 1933, to April 1, 1934, were the largest cash discount allowed for payments in full has stimulated prompt settlement of tax accounts. drafting of an ordinance which will eliminate the present penalty of for non-| the single penalty of one per cent per month interest. that the present penalty is excessive and creates too much resent- The new ordinance will also change the tax payment dates from the first Monday in October and March to October 15 and March 15 hear complaints and make adjustments, will have its meeting hours changed from the afternoons until evenings for the greater conven- ience and accommodation of taxpayers and Board members alike. By f _AD/OS. BEEG MAN VAMOS A TENER UN BUEN DIA- GOMEZ GUY B0 - SHE TLL THINK OVER YOUR IDEA AN’ LET YOU KNOW - PUPlLS OF CAROLINE TODD GIVE. REClTAL Playing to a \ell filled house the pupils of Miss Caroline Todd’s, who appeared Friday evening in the Grade School Auditorium dis- tinguished themselves for their poise, deliberation before the pub- 'lic. being practically free from | pervousness - so frequently prev alent in pupils’ recitals, and a tone quality which in no sense Gove is employed as watchman at ted by the boat owners. EWALKS, ETC. the maintenance of streets, sewers equivalent sum or permanent im- The purchase of the new street Citizens. have had | te sidewalks were constructed at a! concrete sewer pipe were laid at a ical produetion. This was evident| from the two little girls, who had advanced students. Miss Margaret Pearce, whose difficult selections completed the | program, played with assurance, deliberation, and breadth of tone that made Ther interpretations perhaps the most enjoyable feature of the evenings’ program. Her Removal of the snow from the service this The Mayor appointed | an excellent grasp upon the quiet the situation with, a view to recom- | meditative type of composition. that confront the community almost |The Butterfly of Lavaiee on the other hand, requiring velocity, composed of Allen Shattuck, H. L. and George B.. Rice, number of changes in both the The Nelson company has promised lightness, as well as brilliancy and the dashing, brilliant Polonaise of Chopin’s demanding fire and tone volume, all which Miss Pearce con- trolled at will, showed her to be master of her instrument and well deserving of the praise which her audience gave her. Miss Todd in her talk on musical education dwelt upon: the necessity of making hands, eyes, and mind co-ordinate. She emphasized the fact that there were no short cuts |in acquiring a musical education. Mary Tubbs .and Bonni Cald- well's playing was commendable for the strength and roundness of their tone as well as their ease and lack of self consciousness. Ruth Allen’s playing showed not |only the earnest consciousness student, but also the one who had a good grasp on various types of compositions. Charles Tubbs captivated his audience by his perfect composure, musical tone quality and utter un- concern concerning his surround- ings. Talent and temperament were the characteristics of Helen Huns- bedt, Elspeth Douglas and Mary Ellen Spain. RO istribution. has been ex- agreed to make the improvements mittee, but is opposed to adding to study. to express their approval or dis=- e steps to have the Juneau Water Revocation in such. an ttee’s retommendations. the Council felt that but the at this tima and will proceed to do everything ed to drop by the Mayor and the taxes have been paid into the city 4. paid within the next 90 days, The City Clerk estimates that in the was $103,527.97, of which amount taxes of years prior to 1933, and CAPITAL Beer Parlors a more favorable showing in tax nditions are partly responsible for passed a resolution authorizing the payment of taxes and substituting It was felt and Ball Room Nufsed enforce impartially. yers. The Board of Equalization, to increase this year in the tax rate, S0 SHE TELLS ME SHE'S WASHED UP WITH THAT SAY OKAY SHE'LL MAKE A GENERAL OUTTA ME - ' HANDS ME A UNIFORM TOONTRy made one conscious of its mechan- | studied less than a year, to the| rendZion of Grieg’s Erotic reveale¢| which is 18 mills per dollar. The time is hardly ripe for a reduction in this rate, but every effort should be made to place fair valuations on all property and give the least possible cause for charges of dis- crimination and unfairness in assessments. Certain suggested changes in assessing should make the burden somewhat lighter for the tax- PBYers. SRR OO MADE THEIR SBOLEMN FIRST HOLY COMMUNION in the Church of the Nativity the holy communion: ney, Dorothy Thibodeau, Patricia Guilefsen, Donald =~ Breslin = and Raymond Seeds. The angel es- corts were little Miss' Merrilyn Mc- Kanna. Following the services a| breakfast was served the first com- municants ‘in the Parish Assembly hall, with Bishop J. R. Crimont, 8. J, D. D, Rev. Wm. G. LeVas- seur, 8, J, and Mother Superior as special guests < The breakfast was in charge of Mrs. George Dull, Mrs. William Franks, Mrs. J. K. McAllister and Mrs. Jack Kear- ney. ———————— DOUGLAS IS NOW LOCATED IN HONOLULU AS INSPECTOR Thomas J. Douglas, former local and small daughter, left here sev- eral months ago for the Orient, is now located in Honolulu, according to word received here. He is an inspector on Government construc- tion work at Honolulu. e Daily Empire Want Ads Pay At the 8 o'clock mass yesterday | following made their solemn first | Kenneth Kear-| Allister and Master Robert Mc-, resident, who with Mrs. Douglas| JUNEAU WOMAN'S CLUB The regular monthly business | meeting of the Juneau Woman's |Club will be held in the City Council Chambers Tfesday, April |3, at 2 pm. NORA B. CHASE, Secre'.aryA Stomach Gas One dose of ADLERIKA quick- | @ ly rol!zvu tleves eas hlmunc clems +ady. LERIKA] Butler Mauro Drug Co.,—in Doug- las by Guy's Drug Store. —adv. fast, lunch or dinner— yowll find at Bailey's & great variety of tasty dishes. Youwll like our special business men’s lunch. BAILEY’S BEER -If Desired WEDNESDAYS SATURDAYS Mandarin Ball Room Revelers BILLE DE BEGK - ! § New Drug Store NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS anht Bldg., Front St New Fresh Stoek—~Drugs, Houséhold Remedies, Toiletries and Sundries ALL POPULAR BRANDS GUY L.SMITH DRUGGIST AN’ \F T PIPE DOWN~— T QTTA AROUN’ HERE - GET READY | i [ | | ! | | .5 HALIBUTERS . SELL, SEATTLE SEATTLE, April 2 —Halibut ves- sels arriving here today, their catches and selling prices, follow: | From the western banks—Fed- 'eral 24,000 pounds, 8% and 9% cents a pound. From the local banks—Maddoek 115,000 pounds, Wireless 18,000 ~— pounds, both 9 and 7% cents; Eu-| reka 10,000 pounds, 8% and 7%| cents; Presho 7000 pounds, 9% and 8 cents. Found Dead on Boat { Olaf Swanson, part owner and engineer of the halibut boat Franklin, died last night while sleeping on board his vessel moored at a local shipyard. UNITED FOOD CO. CASH. GROCERS. . Phone 16 s We Deliver Meala—Phone 16 —— . VOTE FOR JOHN E. GREEN The I h;lely)vendertit JvC‘an(_i'i‘date for your City Council @1 am opposed to further city debts. @ If elected will appoint only Alaskans to office. @1 favor an adequate city water supply for fire hazard and commercial purposes. @1 will work for a six-hour-day for labor at a fair living wage. o [ No Argument' ® No Statement! Can stand against the testimony of our many satisfied customers " ctAs ) [P AU'I'HORIZED DEALERS of the RAY HART BRADER OIL BURNERS v @ We' are in a position to give you the best to be had at any price! » iy RICE & AHLERS CO. PLUMBING HEATING SHEET METAL “We tell in advance what job will cost” RV D S N RIS e 1