The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, February 6, 1937, Page 4

: l 1 : THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE SATURDAY, FEB. 6, 1937. —————————————————— h)r the Territory of Alaska are something else again. . + . Daily Alaska Empire o s oo o s o ROBERT W. BENDER - - Editor and Manager e PRI R DL "“3}"5"‘%0‘;;?3&?“‘ ot M Co-operation Alnsks. N | o o s (Seattle Jo al of Commerce) -n:’rm"d i o S The plan for bringing about industrial harmony —_— — - in Seattle, as presented to the city by President SUESCRIPTION RATES. = . George K. Comstock of the Seattle Chamber of Com- Setvercd In earrler in Juneau and Dou, By mall, postage t the adyance | merce, is entirely constructive, If openly and honestly accepted, it will prove of more value than any movement yet undertaken in Seattle’s history. e, $6.00 Bubseribers will co- mptly notify | she Bustness Office of & the delivery There is no fundamental reason why labor and Office, 802; Buswess Of 374 | capital should be natural enemies. There is no reason — why there should not be whole-hearted co-operation. T s B O A iy hotitied o the use tor | NatUFRlly there will be, disputes. 7. Diftioulties will reputiication of all new. ches credited %o it er not ot e. but they can be adjusted. Wi ¢redited 1n this paper and also the loal news: publ The cost of all paralyzing strikes is, in the end, herein. ALASKA THAN paid by the public. Mr. Comstock appears to sense [that fact very keenly. His plan is drafted for the public welfare more than for the interests of business {men or labor, but it will prove of tremendous l\ln\l(’\fit‘ to the latter if adopted | Why shouldn't labor men, union craftsmen, be members of the Chamber of Commerce and join in | its work under the program advocated? Why shouldn't business men who have done little but criticize the chamber, join and take an active interest in the work |of a much bigger and better organization? | We naturaly gravitate into self-centered groups.! CIRCULATION GUARENTEE THAT OF ANY OTHER P! ad- lof labor or capital—and capital also has its radicals— lis felt and the flames of industrial strife are fanned. | The resulting friction proves costly to all, and the Ibills must be paid | We that | chamber that labor join and work with the those business men who have ever been sold” on the chamber join and assist in | making it the type of organization they feel is needed. | |They may be agreeably surprised at the work the Chamber of Commerce is attempting. The organiza- | sugg G UP JUSTICE SPEEDI It is generally admitted by those in the profes-|(jon affords a perfect contact point between intelligent | sion of law as well as the lay members of society labor and capital. There each can get the viewpoint| not legally trained that the American system of jof the other. They can see things from common | jur jence is the slowest on th. We have a|ground and can most certainly iron out most of their | tendency to cdpitalize on the theory that justice is|difficulties as they occur. : ; i R e iaT ho B Sasb it The day of the Babbitt chamber of commerce is 1o | A9 it se Sud YL Up BATH more. There is not the slightest reason why labor, | that the slow feature is upheld. Yesterday President ., q) the co-operation offered, should not help in | Roosevelt recommended to the Congress that steps|making the work of the chamber the greatest factor | be taken to speed our legal machinery up a bit and|in bringing about industrial harmony and supplnnnnql the best word in|the absurd antagonism of the past, so costly to all.| get some action where heretofore cur legal language has been appeal. Particularly,| — | the Presic referred to the higher Federal courts,| | An Army Cook Again Comes Into His Own but the suggestion could well apply from the smallest| city police court to the Supreme bench | (o itk gkies Bvaning News) The court dockets of the land are flooded with Any man who ever had any part in a military cases that have been in legal dispute for years. We crganization must have read with inter of the than | passing of Kokomo Jones, who held the distinction of have more laws on our statutes to delay justice ‘ any country on earth. The theory can be traced back |having been the oldest enlisted man in the A. E. P. % the early isthry of the nation when. bur fered|,. Kokoma Jones-died at the lowa Soldict FiEe |the other day at the age of 77, and was buried in Corning, Ta. To his funeral came brass hats and | political big-wigs, to say nothing of fathers, the victims of persecution, determined to pro- tect the innocent. They established in our system ot reason that the accused prior to that time had littl2)good deal of attention or The old English idea was that a; For Kokomo Jones, who served in the Spanish- person was guilty until proven innocent. The fir +| American war and on the Mexican border, as well as Americans had seen too much of that so they i ‘:)': E:[:::fl’wz:: :hl:v:” fllf:.l"lfefdll;z;ft:‘“\\c':»g:s“};l;z versed the procedure and declared that a person was oo 7 i 4 2 S &l innocent until proven guilty. Their idea was snum};T:;f“‘:“;;’[‘;z“‘;f_ Z‘(”ldl‘(f’r;"“f"l‘)i ;‘lf:\";“‘g:{?fio::;;_l;flfggf_' and just, even as it is today. But in the intervening (.. o+ the Heaven that awaits good soldiers. years more and more technicalities have been written | Jones wheeled his rolling soup Kitchen after a into our statutes by those who would profit thereby certain Company K of the Rainbow Division, through to protect the criminal and to delay the adminis- | Champagne, Chateau Thierry, St. Mihiel, and the tration u}_&uspz&e Argonne. He won no decorations, no citations, i eyt no protection and It is nothing novel & A under ohr present ‘set-up | N0 mentions in dispatches, but he supplied the chow to have & chse in the court Tor from Yive to ten yeazs.|When it was needed most, and he gob.1b there hot, iy R denah % Napoleon—or General Sherman, or Hannibal, or It may start in some city police court. It is appealed| oy o4o ™ e that an army travels on its to the state Superior court, then to the state Supreme | och” Ty does more than that; it fights, sleeps, court, thence to the Circuit Court and finally to the|and dreams of home on its stomach. Supreme court of the United States. Each and every It confides its morale, its valor, and its hope of step requires weeks, months and sometimes even years.|undying fame to the hands of its cooks. Delay follows delay. One technicality follows another, Now the cook is not a romantic figure, and the until if the accused person or persons or those involved ](‘fl.&: :[O]nan“({] of all COO),:S s lh]: fr;n-v ;.YL)C. nHietlio(‘-c 5 f 3 ST Sl |attitudes on the ramparts are not for him; neither in a suit do not die of old age they may get a decision | 21CHES B 0 ST e, and the cheers of the o multitude. In the Territory we do not have the state courts, In its wisdom, Providence may, and often does, but even under our system we have ample evidence of |send wind and rain to put out his s. The quarter- how long it takes to get a verdict from the Circuit master's wagons may go y. the company itself Coyrt of Appeals in San Francisco. The docket of |may be lost somewhere in lhe_d&_xrkqess. and Lh(“ hclp_ers that court usually is cluttered ahead for months, The8ssiEned to him may be nitwits incapable of slicing Jjurists naturally "\rc far behind in their work for the onions witholit cutking off ‘thsluhimbe. AT o X i No matter; the cook somehow has to get the simple reason that there is more work than lhe_\';(.ho“ together and get it up there. He will get no can do. | praise if he succeeds, and if he fails he will be cursed The President’s idea is to increase the number of |as even Missouri mules are seldom cursed. judges and thus speed the legal machinery. It is an But if it is any comfort to him, he can brood on admirable idea. As the Chief Executive said: “These|te reflection that he is the one indispensable man in proposals do not raise any issue of constitutionsl| e ‘c;:i‘”L‘ 2 a‘»‘ém! bl e i st law.” And, of course, they do not. The self—appomlt‘dihu own. Kokomo Jones did: they made a big affair guardians of the Constitution have nothing to WOITY |gut of his funeral, and after “Taps” had sounded over about. The fundamental principles of our system are his grave, the bugler remarked that “we couldn't have as good as ever. The idea is to mete out justice with done any more if he'd been a general.” a reasonable degree of dispatch | And that is as it should be. Generals come and {80, and they are much of a muchness; cooks—good |ones, who'll be there with a bowl of beans when you need it most—are beyond price. WHY ALASKANS PROTEST Experts say the Middle West is due for an infes- tation of grasshoppers next summer. However, there will be a s some.—Cleveland Plain Dealer. For the steenth time the matter of asking that the Merchant Marine Act, or Jones law, be made ap- plicable to Alaska has become a lively topic in the north. The bill again is in the Legislature and already | the House has approved a memorial asking Congress se from the act fathered by the When a nation devalues its money to win foreign trade, it is like a checker player saying: “Well, T've decided to call all of my men Kings. ulsa (Okla.) to eliminate the Alaska exclusion cle ‘The law, as most will recall, we late Senator Wesley L. Jones of Washington state.|World. It was and is aimed to foster the American merchant T marine. It makes exclusive for American ships the| “An alligator may live 800 years, but he has no right to haul between jone -American port and an-|S0UL and death ends all,” declares a writer. It's a llong time to wait for a trip to nowhere.—Jackson But while | \rics) News. ites, not being a uded from The xcluded” may be found in e has been successful. other, and to a de the act is in force state 3 specific words “Alaska the act. Thus many Alaskans feel that the of the Territory are being discriminated against They feel that if a resident of Seattle can order good: from the east coast and ship it through Canada to Seattle, a resident of Juneau, Ketchikan or Fairbanks should be zble to do the same thing. It would appea to be a logical conclusion. Why of Alaska should \ted the same privileges as resi- dents of continental United States is rather a myst Alaskans ask no premium for living in the Territory Alaska the in the A German barber has been interned for tuning ut Hitler on the radio. One gets a totally new con- ception of Der Fuehrer's might, if he can interrupt a barber.—Barron’s, law sovereignty, is e resident Most women immediately lost interest in Pro- Einstein's gravitation-wave theory when they Cincinnati Enquirer. residents not Under secret service rules, every one who ap- v? proaches the President must do so with empty hands.” Yes, but must they be outstretched, palms upward?— Washington Post. but they naturally can not see why they should br penulized for living here B O There may have been valid commercial reasans| o, 1L Miss Shirley Temple cantinues to ake Gizms ¢ for excluding Alaska in the first instance. But the |1, s85 a month.—Detroit News. strike which is just over was a fairly clear example of how the Territory suffers when American transporta- Democracy’s problem: “How far can we, go to tion facilities are tied up. If the Johes law had been |p: e peace?” Dictator’s problem:” “How far can merchants could have had we go without starting a war?” — Akron Beacoi- the same privileges of transportation via Canada as|Journal. Seattle enjoyed. But they did not with the result that| every one knows—Alaska was hamstrung | Though granted that the original sponsors of the Alaska exclusion clause did not anticipate such a situa- | it 2, tion and that American shipping should be pro:w.-led. If, as the Vegetable Growers' Conférence here against foreign invasion, it is difficult to grasp the!yas told, eating turnips gives one tact, and broccoli theory that residents of continental United States|adds luster to the eyes, what would cold boiled par- are entitled to full American privileges while residentslsnips do?—Cleveland Plain Dealer. applicable to Alaska. c It would be too bad if the grand prize in a stork derby wound up in the hands of a lawyer who is an only child.—Detroit News. ' former buck | justice every protection for the accused for the simple privates of high and low degree. The affair drew a | of campaign orators, which will he!pi rned it had nothing to do with curling the hauz—‘ HAPPY BIRTHDAY The Empire extends congratula- tions and best wishes today, their birthday anniversary, to the follow- ing: FEBRUARY 6. ! Charles Whyte Jackson W. Storey FEBRUARY 1. Doris Ann Bartlett Bernard Boyle Richard L. Schultz Wilbur B. Converse M. H. Sides A. W. Stewart Ed "Jones o i S Dr. ETIQUETTE By Rcberta Lee —3 Q. Should a person apologize | | Then the discontent of radicals in either the ranks,when passing people who are seated yin order to reach one’s seat in.a theatre? A. Yes; apoligize quietly and then pass on as quickly as possible. Q. Is it good form to use Mr. or Miss when introducing members of one's family? A. It is better to avoid the Mr. or Miss if possible. Is a silver serving tea? A. Yes; the tray may be silver, wood, or glass. — gl - . LOOK and LEARN By A. C. Gordon tray correct for 1. What chemical elements com- pose common rust? 2. Who composed the opera “Lo- | Ihengrin”'? | 3. Do coconuts mature in clus- ters or singly? 4. What is the salary of the Vice, President of the U. 8.? 5. What state is known as the |“Golden State"? ANSWERS 1. Iron and oxygen | 2 wilhelm Richard Wagner. | 3. In clusters z 4 ear. { 5. California. : - - ORGSO SR PR S DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH By W. L. Gordou | | ‘Words Often Misused: Do not say, wish I could sing like she does.” I wish I could sing as she does.” | Often Mispronouncea: Tete-a-tete. Pronounce tat-atat, first and last a’s as in ate, second a as in ask, principal accent on last syllable. Often Misspelled: Comedian (mas. culine). Comedienne (feminine). | Synonyms: sponsibility, liability, allegiance. Word Study: “Use a word three times and it is yours.” Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word: Inculcate; to teach and impress up- on the mind by repetition. “Let us inculcate the youth of our country Jwith these high ideals.” Try The BEmpire ciassifieds for iquick results. BT O e e el | 0 Alaska Music Supply | l Arthur M. Uggen, Manager | Pianos—Musical Instruments I and Supplies | Phone 206 122 W. Second | |3 | f— {stant and MODERN fi Duty, obligation, re-, 20 YEARS AGO From The Empire -7 FEBRUARY 6, 1917. watching and ready for the real development of the German threat of unrestricted submarine warfare. The five days within which Ger- many allowed the neutral vessels to get out of the prohibited war zone ended at midnight February 5. To- if the German intentions were ried out as planned, all vessels, matter what their character, day | no plying the waters about Great Bri- tain, France or Italy, except in very limited areas. were subject to in- unwarned destruction, Memorial services for the late John G. Heid were postponed until a later date. —U The jury selected to try the George Atkinson damage case against the Alaska-Juneau on ac- count of injuries to a hand, includ- ed John Olds, A. C. Williams, C. W. Spear, F. M. Harvey, Wm. Shipman, {Patrick Hollywood, James Miller, |Alfred Zenger, A. M. White, J. F. | Solls The United States was anxiously|® Horoscope “The stars incline but do not compel” —_— SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1937 Astrologers. read this as an unim- portant day in planetary direction, but the early hours should be fa- vorable to leaders in church, state and domestic affairs, The planetary government favors the clergy and presages many re- vi servances. vals of interest in religious ob- The United States is to have in the national capital a world cen‘er for a great church organi- zation, astrologers foretell. Women are subject to adverse ‘nfluences while this configuration prevails. They should attend strict-'ficial to industry and seems to pre- "!promabla if duly registered under ltlus planetary governnient. The stars forecast tremendous enterprises in which the Federal government will be concerned. Sud, den demands for intensive work are indicated | Decisions made today should be fortunate, for there is a sign which| encourages balanced judgment and| wise foresight. As the year advances all who have vision will read por-| tents of supreme significance to the| United States. | This should be a favorite day for making changes of any sort and| should be promising for those who! desire promotions. It is a lucky day| for seeking positions. | In 1937 white collar workers will unite to improve their prospects. | Efficiency must be attained in a higher degree than ever before. The evening of this day is bene-| | NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE U. S. COMMISSIONER'S COURT FOR THE JUNEAU PRE- CINCT, DIVISION NUMBER ONE, TERRITORY OF ALASKA. IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- TATE OF MAY RIVET, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been this day appointed Administrator of the estate of MAY RIVET, deceased. All persons having claims against the estate will present them, with vou- chers attached and duly verified, to the undersigned at Juneau, Alaska, within six months from the date of this nbtice. DATED at Juneau, Alaska, Janu- ary 14th. 1937. RULAND E. COUGHLIN, y Administrator. | First Publication, January 16th, 1937. Last Publication, February 6th, 1937, ly to their own home affairs and sage settlement of labor difficulties| GENERAL_M(—)TORS postpone public service of every sort.|through wise cooperation. upon probably be happier in church than at Again the stars seems to frown Sunday suitors. Girls will home entertaining callers. While there will be much marrying among persons of all ages this is not an auspicious date for making pro- gress in any romantic quest. Severe weather Is foretold for the Frank Gehring and oLuls‘Nc\v England States and in many Scott parts of the country high winds will | AT el cause damage to buildings and for- Manager Thomjson of the Dream lests. I'heatre and Miss Katherine O'Neilll Medicine and - surgery will be |were married in Seattle. Tht’y!nmrked by great advancement to planned to come north soon. scientific knowledge and discovery. | William Holzheimer, assistant dis: trict attorney from Ketchikan, in |Juneau during the session of the |Grand Jury, expected to leave for 1%is {home on the first southbound boat | | M. B. B Neiding, wife of the| superintendent of the Perseverance | !mine, was expected to arrive in Ju-| neau to be the guest of Mrs. George |'T. Jackson for a week. The little cannery tug Mary B, jof the George T. Meyers Company operating at Sitkoh Bay was to be| the real robin of the cannery sea-‘; She was due to leave Seattle| | within a few days. i son There next two months. will be much illness in the Young physicians will be in great demand. attention, but lo Psychic phenomena will engage rms of occultism. Persons whose birtndate it is have ience will ignore all the augury of a year of pleasure, and general good fortune. young love affairs are forecast. or For the Children born on this day prob-| artistic talents. Subjects born ably will be endowed with literary) e of this sign of Aquarius live much| was born on this day 1812. {in the world of thought. Charles Dickens, English novelist, Others who have celebrated it as a birthday |include George P. Putnam, Ameri- ican publisher, 1814; Millard Fill- The second day’s session of the g ve thir vesi = y | e, thirteenth President of the Fifth Annual Reunion of the Scot-|yniteq States, 1800. tish Rite Bodies of Juneau convened with work in the Eleventh, Twelfth, and Thirteenth Degrees put on in| the afternoon, and the Fourteenth in the evening, by the following of- ficers: F. B. Hyder, James N. Stoo- dy. Emile Gastonguay, L. L. Hard- ing, Charles Goldstein, W. W. Casey, H. E. Speer, J. J. Woodard, M. O. Stewart, L. S. Fer James Ho- gan, P. G. Peltret, H. I. Lucas. mini- ymum, 39; cloudy. | | Weather: Maximum, 41; | — s MARTHA SOCIETY | ! Chicken pie luncheon at the Northern Light Church parlors, | Wednesday, February 10, from 11:30 to 1:30. Aduits 50c admission, chil- dren under twelve 35c. Public in- vited. adv. AR e LS 4 Empire ads are reao. — —_— : Compounaed \ exactly as whitten by your dactor. Juneau Drug Co. Pay’n Takit | PHONES 92 or 25 Free Delivery Fresh Meats, Groceries, Liquors, Wines and Beer We Séll for LESS Because We sell for CASH Leader Dept. Store George Brothers PHONE 36 For very prompt LIQUOR DELIVERY | & The B. M. Juneau, Bank COMMERCIAL and SAVINGS Resources Over Two and One-Half Million Dpllars Zi® i ' e ‘Behrends ‘Alaska MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1937 At the beginning of this week benefic aspects rule without the in- terference of adverse It |important business and professional | undertakings. influences. is a rarely propitious day for This is an auspicious date for ;slzmng agreements of every sort and |seem to foreshadow new interna- tional alliances of great significance. 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