The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, July 2, 1937, Page 4

ROBERT W. BENDER Published _every evening Daily Alaska Empire | . THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, FRIDAY, JULY 2, 1937 weight of the gold dollar to 21 1/3d grains of gold nine-tenths fine, before the price of gold would be reduced to $25 per ounce. - Editor and Manager But, as Mr there reasons why the gold price probably will remain - Lawrie points out, by the EMPIRE are other [ ; ‘While the nation is 'll[amlng‘bfllhdflll anniversary, to the follow-| | L2 HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH By W. L. Gordon The Empire extends congratula-| sta-\tions and best wishes today, their| Horoscope | “Tha stars incline but do not compel” * Y at Second an Btreets, Juneau, l g amidieshest tionary for some time. A el T e, B TS 15 Juleat Beoond Claik normal business recovery, the peak has not been ing: | matter reached and the unemployment problem is still a e, Words Often Misused: Do not b:n y T SUBSCRIPTION RATES. — |major one. The Economist is of the theory that the el Bt “I was laying dUs“" “fifflwf“{c }“'_ - Dellvered by carrier in Juncau and Douslas for §1.25 per month. remainder of the world has advanced further than| < phone rang. oy P LTI By mail, postage paid, at the following rates o H ) Jean Stewart down.” One year, in advance, $12.00; six menths, in advance, $6.00; | the United States in economic recovery and no un- Eric Walsh Often Mispronounced: Ribald one month, in advance, $1.25 el yv. ser cale exists . | g R S O ars "will confer & favor If they will promptly notity | CTOPIOYmeEnt il scple wisth N. T. Keaton | Pronounce rib-ald, i as in rib, a the Business Office of any failure or irregularity in the de- labroad. Thus this country would suffer more than A. Hellenthal 1s in at unstressed, accent first syl- Hver o emre: News Office, 603; Business Oftice, 374, the rest of the world by action reducing the price of Mrs. Ole Jackson | 1able e MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRI —— |gold. Continuing his line of reasoning, Mr. Lawrie Mrs. L. Green | Often Misspelled: Pessimism; The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for SAys: | ST T SR three s's, no 2. rrpubllrlllw“ ‘nlmnll Pm" d;»afchmdcrr?nru to it or not | o+ Synonyms: Majestic, magnifi- oooe s paper and also the local news | It (lowering the gold price) “vu\lllrl pxioum- |cent, stately, imposing, regal. | tate an extensive and prolonged deflation, 20 Y A [ etiayt " 08 -as wort: three m‘%l’fil‘l«’?"gxfi)‘:\;\ugfi&}{rE;}l’.'urlflw(Tx‘rgam'zn ! industrial stagnation on a large scale, and an ears go times and it is yours.” Let us in- e v — increase in unemployment. Why would the From The Empire | lerease our vocabu by mastering | Administration take action which would be so } {one word each day " Today’s word: | adverse to our domestic economy, especially — 4| Gimmerian; shrouded in gloom or | at a time when progress is being made in eco- i JULY 2, 1917 | darkness. “Without books, all things | nomic recovery? | A shakeup in the Bureau of Cen-|are involved in Cimmerian dar] | And the Economist makes a third point, equaliy/sorship in Washington, D. C., fol-|Dess:" Bartholin. |sound reasoning, which tends to dissipate at this]lowed the report of the arrival of o red: \the first contingent of American e T v time any belief that the price of gold will be lowe |troops in France, and future ¢ arriv-' f : The Administration inspired the agreement als of American troops would not! LOOK Gl"ld‘LEARN | between Great Britain, France, and the United be reported, it was announced from| By A. C. Gordon | States to stabilize currency and remove trade | Washington. b 9. ! barriers, and consequently would be reluc- | TRy | tant to withdraw from the accord, an act i : 1. How many churches, of all de- | e o Bt e A | M. s. Whittier, of Juneau, was ap-| 5 . are there in the Unit- | which \\u.\lld be ine (L\]_nhh. '1r the United {pointed Deputy Grind: TANb of uum:n.!lrnn. are there in the Ul States were to decrease the price of gold from |Alaska by action of the Grand ed States SRR NI 52]’ Lot "‘"‘f‘“‘m(;":;‘X:C""'g"',‘lrm'h':l“‘;" |Lodge of Masons, and left for thel What wvl]ifkm“‘nA Homan L 'HY THERE W : N 'ERING eign trade have occurred e Se 3 4 ‘ ’head of the Salvation Army in the WHY THERE WILL BE NO LOWERING| 0 e il currency accord was signed, | Vostward fo begin his duties. Ee s N OF THE GOLD PRICE | through the removal of trade obstacles and | ¥aS tbe ‘;;t'i“(':;‘f‘;(;“Su?(‘_:z‘;:g to . In what ear did the Senate — [ the greatly improved stability of the pound, | PG BURel lof the United States have its first Despite assurance from the President and the | franc, and dollar. These are economic advan- ' ) |y | session? Becretary. of Jthe ‘Treaguty ‘thiat the priseof gold 15| ‘ages wiiloh are InGISRIE S0 SEEE PARIS and | . Alaska Board of Road Com-| % What is the legal name for a ansportation that carries goods by not going to be lowered that c is reason to believe unfounded rumor time of Congress. anything to the price of gold Washington, Economist in there are still many rumbles | e may come in the gold level that such comment rather There appears to be at least three ons why the gold price will not be changed at this | The outstanding one is that it requires an act The President has no authority to do| cannot be lightly appraised in improving do- mestic and world economy. In order to em- phasize the nature and extent of the obliga- tions assumed by the United States when the Tripartite Agreement was signed, the memor- andum of September 25, 1936, Paragraph 21is | quoted in part as follows: “one constant | object of which is to maintain the greatest | possible equilibrium in the system of inter- national exchange and to avoid to the utmost extent the creation of any disturbance of that system by American monetary action.” But there | is based on | than fact | rather definite | H. N. Lawrie, Consulting | D. C., writing in the June| ering and Mining Journal, explains that point Nothing could disturb the monet system v in these words: | more than arbitrary action by the United o e i st Canting | States reducing the price of gold from $35 {16 Prosilent’ 1. authorily dovichatge the . f i T weight of the gold dollar included the fol- Although news dispatches in recent days re; lowing proviso: “but in no event shall the {hat France has slid off the gold standard in an ef weight of the gold dollar be fixed so as to to save its financial structure, it is turning to Engl »duce the present weight by more than 50 ssistance, and while t land the United States for machinery | " and or water? What city of the United States 15 the “Hub City? ! missioners had set all |working for road work for the com- ling season. Col. W. P. Richardson| leaving for a trip to the West- |15 known & |ward in connection with road work;| |Capt. J. C. Mehaffey had started| lon a trip to Skagway and down the {Yukon and Major W. P .Davison| {was remaining in Juneau imn charge lof headquarters here. The largest appropriation for road work went| |to the Fairbanks districf where | $82,000 was to be spent. An ap-|:¥ propriation of $35,000 was made to care for road work at Juneau B : ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee ANSWERS Approximately 238,000 Commander Evangeline In 1789. Commen carrier Boston, Mass. - - Booth. oo Wb MODERN yort An outing party Consisting of Mr.| fort und Mrs. O. E. Bennett, Mr. nnd Mrs. Gillam, Mrs. John Ptack, Mrs. Ninnis and son Elroy; Peter John- ar hey oo | Q When one meets a formal ac- per centum However, the Congress made e s ol 2 2de | v help France in her financial troubles. it is rea- son and son Moryis, returned from| 3 4 a hange in this provision in the Gold 1 fice t: - ting S quaintance on the street, is it nec- Reserve Act of 1934, passed on January 30 sonable to assume that neither will sacrifice rade an outing trip to South Island Y Act 9 assed anua 0, y g 2 board the Queen, sans fisk . | ©ss to say anything? 1934, when the following limitation was in- and economic security by lowering the gold value. aboa e ieen, sa dsh, sans| ™, "“no. (his is a matter that is corporated: “nor shall the weight of the There seems to be ample evidence that gold in game of any kind, but having had altogether optional a pleasant time. g : 3 gold dollar be fixed in any event at more than its present weight.” 60 per centum of this country is going to remain at $35 an ounce The some time to come President by proclamation on January 31 i 8, 1834, reduced the weight of the gold dollar | There is some ref 59.06 per centum, or to 15 5/21 grains of gold cind nine-tenths fine, oing 0 For the “Inactive equivalent to $35 per ounce. lighers yere Gold Account,” the Secre- | as obsolete, but Jim Farley dictiona “Republ the word port. that drop the an’” claims you can always find for Q. What may be called the fun- year old Anchor-|jj.o _ age boy, in the army in| A Thoughtful ill’fltlll‘ and claimed (0 be the fifst| yphers, and respect for one’s askan-born to join the colors. | o what should a br wear at an evening wedding? consideration of self. 'damental of good manners in pub- A the the ing. are |tere: | K nn this day 1872. encourage success for tions heginning on this date. While there may be widespread persons. ccidents on the high seas and in extri machinery is involved Women today are subject most favorable promise for foreign correspondents. Persons whose birt which disappeiniments may improv Ct — SATURDAY, JULY 3, 1937 According to astrology benefic aspects dominate today. The ste urld journeys and presage those who enjoy vaca- anxiety regarding future interna- 5 ot tional relations - the month prom- W Clearolin—Crystal Cle ises general good feeling and may h bring about pleasures for many l‘nole“m |nls Freshens up color—makes linoleum caslcr gain the stars seem to warn of to clean—dries in 1 hour. alr. Warning is given that o a care is most important where to the planetary influences which make for real happiness. Ro- mance awaits the young There is a good sign today for theatres. Summer stock should be {successful in developing players Bring new life to jaded rooms with and in trying out new dr ‘SHERWIN'VI”-“‘MS Good news relating to creative Enameloid; work of many sorts is fores for this month when young authors will be fortunate. There is a sign of @ Essy covering in one coat @ No brush marks—Quick drying Employers should benefit under |this configuration ch seems to Redecorate chairs, tables, woodwork |indicate better labor conditions for with favorite engmel colors. |those who have mental vision. Fesy to apply. Drigs 10 @ hard, porcc\am-hkc finishe date it is ha of change in lead to i financial conditions. hrildren born on this day pro will be ambitious and fa Subjects of ign ust y vise2 in promoting their best in- ing Haakon of Norway was born Others who have augury of a yes VA & this For sunshin SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINTS y Kitchens & Bathrooms S-W Semi-Lustre groom ters for Skagway. passengers. \ Diego man, his are trip i Dance at Douglas Nat. Saturday. (Clarence Rana: d t Prince Ru')‘ t They are r PHONE 555 - music 3 “Musts” for Spring Cleaning 1009, Pure Linseed Oii Soap (S-w thoey)‘ Cleans everything safely—paint, varnis! glass, etc. No alkall to chap hands or ruin finish. (S-W Polish-ol) Furniture Polish Cleans and Polishes Self Polishing Floor Wax 1 pint S-W Flo-Wax and lamb’s wool ap- plicator. 40, page book /on painting and decorating. At our store. lcelebrated it as a birthday include |Jobn Singleton Copley, portrait painter, 1737; Hubert S .'“"'“"'“"fim;':u. ————33 time Secretary of the Interior, 1860; @ Completely was S Joseph S. Ames, physicist, 1864, A porcelain-like, semi- -glossfint ght, 1937) from which soil, grease an - 435 AT spots wash off witl H S-W Flaxosp end Carlson, Miss Phyllis Jenne, Miss water. Long wear- Bernice Mead, Miss Sophie Harris, ing pastel colors. Miss Martha Harris and Miss Al- berta Porte Mrs. Crystal Snow Jenne, Mrs Pearl Burford, and Miss Caroline Todd will meet Miss Lulu Fair bt Z THE THOMAS HARDWARE HERE FROM SAN DIEGO tary of the Treasury is compelled to pay the | the same thing under “Tory” so it probably doesn’t | wiss Helen Denny was a passen-| A. Full evening dr statutory price of $35 per ounce for all of the | matter. |ger on the City of Seattle for Ju-| § i VTR new gold produced in the United States. t —_— neau to visit her mother, Mrs. C. Z. Congress would have to pass an amendment | Russian law may not be just, but it's swift.— Denny. iCAMP FIRE GlRLS to the Gold Reserve Act of 1934, increasing the | Indianapolis News. e ! ARE DUE TONIGHT e = ~ = The Rev. J R. Crimont, recently oThe e 3 . rimont, recenty| ABOARD ALEXANDER CAUSTIC THRIFTY WLEKLY FoOo0OBDB COMMENTS NEWS FRIENDLY THE OUR Pastry Case ‘ filled with fresh PIES, CAKES, COOKIES, BUTTERHORNS, etc., every day. Chicken and Noodles Lynden’s Best—large cans—Extra Special 26¢ Large Eggs Ask for “THOSE EG 35¢ doz. Chip Beef In two sizes lunches. 18c and 35¢ STORE put up in glass jars—nice for “A Newspaper Within a Newspaper” THE FRIENDLY STORE For the 4th We have everything in Friday, July 2, 1937. Ist Boy: “There are several things I can always count on.” 2nd Boy: “What are they?” 1st Boy: “My fingers.” 0> FRUITS and Father: “When I was a boy, VEGETABLES I theught nothing of a ten-mile walk.” to make your dinner the Son: “Well, I don’t think ith a success. much of it myself.” 000 PHONE YOUR ORDERS IN EARLY so you may The newly rich woman was be assured the best. trying to make an impression: ‘I clean my diamonds with Am- monia, my rubies with Bordeaux Wine, my emeralds with Danzig 3randy, and my sapphires with fresh milk.” “I don’t clean mine,” said the quiet woman sitting next to her; Watermelon Rind Pickles Very (lell(‘mus—qudrl jars ‘when mine get dirty, I just hrow them away s l o pecial 75¢ ; Little Mary came running inio OYSTERS The Best to Be Had he grocery store. “We've got a new baby at our house,” she ex- “itedly announced. “Well, that’s fine,” the grocer cald. s, he going to wwhile?” large cans “I guess he the wise child answered. “He's got his things 3oc off.” 0—0—0 RELIANCE Coffee 3 pound jars, reg. 95¢ \I’h( IAL FOR SATURDAY 87c Not leng ago a surgeon was performing an operation when a fire started in a building across the street illuminating the whole operating room. Having finish- ed, the doctor said, “I think the patient is coming too. You had better pull down the shade. I don't want him to think the cperation hasn't been a success.” CALL GARNICK’S —PHONE 174 iy T T I 5 1N R r the south on his my to Spo- Juneau girls will be at the Severs dock this evening to meet the group or kane to be consecrated. Dr. L. S. Kcllm owner of thelof Camp Fire girls from Seattle who @km'\\ay Alaskan, was in Junecau|are arriving aboard the Dorothy Al- on business ander on a visii to Southeast Al- Weather: Highest, 53; lowest, 48;]askan ports. rain The girls will be taken around <> — town and shown points of interest Dance at Douglas Nat. Saturday.|by a committee headed by Miss Clarence R1nd~. mu: adv.' 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