The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, December 1, 1936, Page 4

THE DAILY, ALASKA EMPIRE, TUESDAY, DEC. 1, in fiafiorts for futy and acts promptly under dele- téd authority. Daily Alaska Empire ROBERT W. BENDER Editor add Mindgéi Published every evenink PRINTING COMPANY at Second Alaska. nization. is effected its complete ven the Mayor, Fire Chief, Police th Officer, and other officials, y those authorities can dele- res to duty under Legion leaders the community strength in witle will be Thief, Pubiic Hea fhat in time of € i ahddy b he 0, dain Streels, EMPIRE Juneau Post Office Encerea 1o i .as Second Cla.s matter /BSCRIPTION RATES, Beilvered in carrier in Ju and Douglas for § By mail, postage at the One year. in advance six month one month, in advance, §1.2 Bubscribers will confer a favor if the Business Office of any failure or ir of their papers Telcphone ion is better equipped in man power 1 a program than the American Le- Its members, from stern experience, know how ver month. following rates: , in advance, $6.00; id [ sion take orders, give orders if need be, and how to exe- te them of The program the Legion mapping o 2 sound and laudable one. Working full co-ope ¢, it can lend an invaluable service fo the com- ey will promptly notify gularity in the delivery & 1 timy stress. Fews Offic ss Office, 374 MERBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS. The Associated Press is excl entitled to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to 3t or mot other- dited in this paper and also the kigal news published ALASKA CIRCULATION GUARANTEED TO BE LARGER THAN THAT OF ANY QTHER PUBLICATION. Juncau Avalanches And Heavy Losses (Fairbanks News-Miner) Widespread regret and sympathy will prevail over the tragic loss of life and serjgus njujes of many per- sons and the extensive damgge t0, ptoperty resulting from the two hes which roared down the steep thountain k of Juneau Sunday night, (Nov. 22). Thi ual occurrence resembles in a way the Listoric snow slide of the famous old Chilkoot trail during the day the Klondike stampede hich are still recalled with tense interest. ready and daring response to hasten to the in i and to recover bodies are outstanding | Loth instances. Doubtless ever of The same cue ot the in hing possible will be done to re- cover bodies of the killed and to care for the injured in this sad occurrence. The Red Cross and volunteer vorkers are commendably prompt in their services 1d the value of the Red Cross is again demonstrated, uggesting loyal support by Alaskans of the present ed Cross drive. ‘When it comes to meeting special costs of service siuch as are warranted in such humanitarian work ubtless the people of Alaska gladly will stand back some i ioh ; of the governor or any other officials in authorits s i been' hinting that ab| g position to act in such mafters, and doubtl might well have been Idid in'Southeast Alaska. That|y ey also atify favorable considetation by legis- the rain is concerned, and not the detail |stive membe in any future measu for gentleman losing his virtue. sistance of victims, The oceurrences of these avlanches may call for extraordinary measures to avert such disasters again at the same pl either by shifting« habitations or improvements from the scege, or otherwise, and in this matter most careful investigation doubtless: wiil for be mad own new Co- ive effert to | douk be forthcoming. Substantial relief or sistance will be the sincerest and ‘most practical way of expressing »athy so much deserved by those on whom the tragic hapd of fate has pressed so hard. AND SO IT R\[\Fl) Most of us in which Jean Eagles The scene was laid in the is! -1t almost months now of more mature years recall the play F “Ra won fame and a gentle- man lost his virtue but the nds last few weeks of recalling have is, so far as the Rain of in small gushes, downpours, and just or- dinary rain has beea the order. First one record is broken and then another, until, finally, all records have been broken. No®W the meteorologist put away his record book for further reference, some r when it snows. The rain is building its record from here on. ce, has yes assist those so hard hit of measuring the ! More than | which means tem- | We have even passed the stage rain in inches. We measure it in feet now two feet fell during the month of November, if some statisticlan wants to figure it out Along h it an he orning After nearly an inch a day. avers perature of around during the per; S e rain. And virtually only for the month. It's a littie to us that we figure The been made with other a contrast with last ght boy in the class the sun brightly but the weatherman can straight months last summer greatest ' weathier on the - wesbern Old-~ timers looked out the window and declared they had seen nothing like it in the history of man in Southeast xa Alfaska. Tt stayed dry and bright so long that some of us squinted skyward for a little -cloud that might bring a drop or two of rain to make things feel sort of natural. ' The more pessimistic even hinted so much |s sunshine might be unhealthy and it would be a good Nothing thing if it rained. forever. zero prevailed | New York Times) all others that his daily was the temper hailed the result W The thing above B0t oy citizen resumi: |after the election it occurs ordinary citizgens rful; merica, they were happy. r weren't eating crow and tho {the winner weren't crowing. Comment on the streets was philosophic, as it could not in any other country after a battle that developed so much heat |If any of the little fellows nursed a headache or a grudge, he wa pa Victors and vanqu ed about the v cach side ning to underestimate its effect, and in this humorous and healthy underestimation they d an assurance still running deep beneath our surface storms. “Twenty-five million Americans can't | be wrong! no snow struck the ordin- ores the morning in which other People were no sunshine tive per to be sure, but ¢omparing with the wrong |cheel hout exception have|°f ears. Why not build up sunshine? Does any just how many Perhap for ng, comparis who backed tha wel summer’s happen to recall summer? ug that ome be br wee! st tell we shone not, three had the rdict continent. of ‘Well, if we are we can change majority. What they were that nothing in this country is final. is irrevocable. We don’'t commit ourselves In'case you've forgotten, here's & couple of para- Good humor after the event is an American saving graphs from the weather story appearing in The Em- | grare all the more worthy of celebration today be- pire of last June 1 |cause semething really stirring and eventful has | happened. Perceptible in the atmosphere at the polls |on Tuesday, | Times Sguare, was a surge of authentic emotion. was more than emotion for a leader, strong as that w: | Tt emotion for America, the idea within us that every once in a while becomes a moving force. On one side spoke the spirit of adventure, the inclination of this people for experiment and change; on the other | resistance to methods of change that might destroy a pattern of life comparison has made increasingly | precious. The feeling thnt prevailed was not for a re- jection of American w On the contrary, it af firmed that most Americans have confidence in th «capacity to make their own changes under their own {power and with their own instruments. oosevelt is such an instrument. Small wonder every one felt so warm yes- terday. It was the second wa in the 41 years' history of the local weather bureau—79 de; within one degree of the peak of May 16, 191 hottest May day on record, or 80 degrees. For five consecutive days, Juneau enjoyed 100 per cent sunshine with indication this afternoon that it might continue. The pres- | ent spell of sunshine started on May 27 with a mild 61 degrees. The 28th went to 68; 29th, 75; 30th, 73, and yesterday, the 3lst, 79. It was 65 at noon today and the forecast was for continued, goad weather, And so this fall it rained. —— ;. COMMUNITY SERVICE The Juneau American Legion Post at its meeting Jast night, prompted by the recent disaster, decided to organize “itsel §fto an emergenoy squadron with the aim of Jending its strongest support in ‘time of community trouble, such as last we with the great- est dispatch. The organization is proposed not as one to assume authority but wholly as gne of co-Operation. . he tho 1iterary Digest straw vote. It seems to us In other words, the Legion will organize its members j¢ there are any kicks, they should spring from Re- within itself in the old m\‘uary fashion so that every publican bn“r(‘e,¢,,0h“) State J‘,"“m] It = By the little when they win, he has been chosen for his good humor much as for his other qualities., chesen se people in general trust him with America atever everyday citizens, like candidates, were incited and excited to shout the night before election, this what they are saying the morning after GENUI itor MeRKellar, Tennessee Democrat, wants to bhop Early to Insure Choice Sdectwns. Devlin's. Shoes and Hose. Silex Coffee Mixers. Melody House | Skis, $6.00 up. Swa.nson Bros Hot Polnt Elec. Irons. Melody House. Shoes and Hose. - Devlin's ‘Wu)leu Jacket, $5.00. Swanson Bros. “Alaska” by Lester D. Henderson. | Permanent Wave. FdsonWavehhup “Ahuka b) Lester D Hendersun Bed Jackets. Needlecraft Shop. Chrmmu Cards at The Empire. Potted Planv, The Jmuuu I'luxbts Studio Courl\ The Cm’amlz Btnre | e ———— ,FAMILY Flowers by telegraph. J unéafi flo?\sg Chn.slma.s Cn;és at ’!‘he Emplre. n with the delegated authorities of | stories of | relief or | in a sense peculiar to the ebullient electorate | > who supported | " shrugged the voters who discevered them- | In this tone, on this note, life began November 4. | in the food of the midnight crowds in | joke when they lose and laugh it off | He has been | 1936 HAPPY. BIRTHDAY The Empire extends congralul:‘- tions and best wishes today, their birthday anniversary, to the follbw- | ing: 20 YEARS' AGO From The Empire Horoscope “The stars incline but do not compel” DECEMBER 1, 1936 Teutonic advance on Buch- the capital of Rumania, con- 4 ’WEDN SDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1936 nued, in spite of resistance on the| According to astrology this may be of the Rumanians, who with|a day of perplexities, for adverse Russians, made combined at- aspects dominate. The stars may acks along a front of 200 miles/cause anxiety regarding financial thout any gain. {matters; funds will seem inadequate | for Christmas needs. arrived in! Under. this sway there may be that there|widespread ill fecling, especially re- three to five feet of snow at|garding government affair Ad- |herence to the defeated s in e national campaign will cherish famous | resentment. White Flyer,” arrived in Juneau There is a sign that seems ‘to with a new coat of paint in thelthreaten offieeholders in+ States: sreen, white and buff of the Admir- many Governors will face supreme al Line. Arrivals on the boat were problems through, labor difficul- james H. Smiser, William Holz-'ties, many, of which will be of un- heimer and daughter, P. C. McCor- usual nature. ck, H. L. Morris and 2. E. King. Foreign news of a disturbing char- G lacter may be expected and it will Mrs. Henry Brie entertained at cause conflicting sentiment in the mcheon in honor of Mrs. D. J. United States. Kinzie who was planning to leave Peace agitation will for her old home in Pensacola, preme importance in the coming porida, -after a visit of several months, the seers forecast, but they months. warn that it will be futile in the event of a world war. Mayor M. J. O'Connor of Doug-| Threatening aspects affect certain las left on a business trip to Se- newspapers and their owners who le. may suffer from ill health and fi- nancial losses. Many changes in| ownership may be affected durin the new year The DECEMBER 1 est Matherine E. Shaw Einer L. Olsen I D. M. Bothwell | the MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta R. A. Virch of Haines, juneau and reported ere e Lynn Canal town. b4 * +| The City of Seattle, Q. Should guests upon their ar rival, be introduced immediately the other guests? A. No; they should be taken their rooms first to freshen the: appearance. Q. Ts it ever proper to cut brea when eating? A. Never; the bread should broken, one bite at a time. Q. What is the most formal be ginning of a social letter? A. "My dear Mrs. Wilson.” - tle || DAILY LESSONS 1 IN ENGLISH | % Miss Alma Thane, daughter of By W. L. Gorden and Mrs, Arthur Thane of San ncisco, was married there at the Palace Hotel to Robert Benson Rog- ers of New York Ci The bride w ittended by her two cousins, Mrs. Laura Whipple and Mrs. Bart Thane | assume su- that are regarded as evil for international affairs. adjustments may cause trouble. All through is to be good will encourage spending. however, will cause losses on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Persons whose birthdate it Words Often Misused: Do not sa Tomorrow is the nineteenth of No- Ivember.” say, “will the ninc | teenth of Novembe Often Mispronounced Pronounce last syllable ler, me, principal accent on lable Often Cur sudden the winter busine nd general prosperity I Cavalier e as in last syl Joo W. Martin, a former employe » C. W. Young Company, ar- ,,ut in Juneau, called here by the ess of his father, W. E. Martin. Misspelled Mesmerize fikieia s pronounced as | Synenyms equel, uununuapfm | postseript, suffix. : | Word Study: “Use a word three |times and it is yours. Let us dn- (o, oe crease our vocabulary by mastering - {one word every day. Today's word | Pensive; engaged in serious or quiet | reflection; thoughtful. “She re- mained pensive for some time.” - An rn_}m.]l)lu m was given at the byterian Church, under Mrs. Edmonston, Native School. A letter to the Editor of The Em- pire asking that the letter be pub- lished thanking Marshal Bishop, the cook the jail and the jailer for riving them a dinner Thanskg | 'ing day that beat the “Palme | |House, the Waldorf or St. Francis’ | }a mile, was signed by the Prisoners, | | Thanksgiving pro- Native Pres- the direc- teacher of and annc nce; but the stars prom- ise success. Deceit may be discovered business interests. in relation e e e Rice & Ahlers Co. HEATING PLUMBING SHEET METAL WORK PHONE 34 & at — LOOK and LEARN By A. C. Gordon Federal jail. RHODPA MAY CuARK—Foot cor cet t. 517 Goldstein Bldg. adv. - Try a classifiecd—lkmplire, > | 1. Who was called |Menlo Park"? | 2. What state lead: | States in the volume tured goods? 3. How many in a bushel? 4. What is the Decomeron? 5. Of what country is tea tive? the Wizardiof ¥ Juneau Radio Service For Your RADIO Troubles 122 Second St.—Next door to o San Francisco Bakery Uunited | manufae-' the of quarts are there Compounaed | | exactly na-. | } as written ANSWERS 1. Thomas A. Edison. 2. New York State. 3. 32 quarts 4. A collection of Italian tales purporting to be told by ten per- sons and written by Boccaccio. l 5. India. by your doctor. HARRY RACKE, Druggist “The Squibb Stores of Alaska” Alaska Music Supply Arthur M. Uggen, Manager Pianos—Musical Instruments and Supplies Phone 206 122 W. Second - ANCHORAGE HOTEL! CROWDED | Hotel space at in Anchorage recently miners and others flooded the town from the interior, bound for the Outside | but prevented from continuing their journey by the tie-up of steamer i tmvcl iy ol | At the Anchorage Hotel nearly zo‘ | persons were placed in the new, Annex and extra beds were placed | |in other available space. At me‘,,, Parsons, with all beds taken up men were making beds on the floor {in some instance: EMIL HILL TRANSFERRED | Emil Hill, at one time with the | signal Corps in Juneau, now at | Seward, has been transferred to |Fort Sam Houston, Texas. — e TAKING UP AVIATIC Arnold Enge, of Petersburg, is| taking aviation at the Boeing Field in Seattle. He is now working for | his solo license and later will work | for a nduspmt license. a premium| Winter Rates | SITKA HOT SPRINGS 1 Mineral Hot Baths Accommodations to suit cvcry taste. Reservations Alaska Air Transport. | | | - We truly believe thal we sell | America’s Greatest Shoe Values and Prettiest Footwear ] DEVLIN’S For Every Purpose Pacific Coast Coal Co. PHONE 412 | E - i ““Tomerrow’s Styles PIGGLY WIGGLY The B. M. Behrends Bank Juneau, Alaska ‘m & 'SISTER Electrlc Toaster. Melod\ House, Shoes and Hose. Devlin's. Barrell Sweaters $1.35. Needlecraft. COMMERCIAL and SAVINGS P‘e_r;u.;enrt Wave. Edson Wave Sho;. l;'l;v}e;s'h"om the Juneau Floriéfi. Cedar Chests. The Colfanite Store. Kesources Over Two and One- % he HOME Half Million Dollars Flowers from the Juneau Florists. ChrL:tm*w (‘ d: at The Fmplre Saturn and Uranus arc in aspects| portents| ncy ‘7 i Others a R is | and dishonesty | to| Children born' on this day prob-' Strikes, | |nish philosopher, 1813. have the augury of a year of u-\tir‘_’;_:'_”_‘ | | | Survives 137 Operations Bride Found Slain In Alaska Colony ST. LOUIS, Mo.. Dec. L--Harry; B. Smythe, 63, was up and today after undergoing what he s was his 137th operation—the last one performed by himself, Smythe extracted a bone sliver from his left| leg three days ago with a pocket | knife and scissors sterilized by homh; methods. He had no medical a;.slstmcc. but said he expected to have the. wound examined and dressed at a hospital. All but one of the prev-| ous operations, Smythe said, was for a bone disease that Iollowecl an. attack of typhoid rever He had his first npvratinn when 10 years old. i Fishihg js one of Florida's biggest tqurist ‘attnctions. A suryéy showed that’ about $500,000 a year is spent ’GENERAL MOTORS and MAYTAG PRODUCTS _W. P. JOHNSON Investigators were puzzled by the first violent death in the Matanuska farm colony in Alaska, that of Mrs. Zelda King Pilkenton (above), bride of six months. Her husband found her body, shot through the chest, on the fioor of their home. A rifle was on a nearby table. 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