The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, August 28, 1937, Page 4

THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 1937. ice by every Rotari: busi- ness, and community life. (4) The 'advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional Daily Alaska Empire e LT ROBERT W. BENDEK - - Editor and Manager | Published every evening ept Sunday by the PRINTING COMPANY at Second and Muin Streets, men united in the ideal of service Aluska Eatered in the Post Office in Second Cias| What sort of a creature is thi§ “National Social- matter. . lism” to which “the advancement of international SUBSCRIPTION RATES. | understanding, goodwill and peace Dedvered by carrier in Jumeau and Douglas for $1.25 per month. | By mail, postage-paid. at the following rates. | s One year, in advance. $12.00; six months, in auvance, $6.00; one month, fn advanc | Bubseribers will confer a fayor if they will promptly notify runs counter? The Japanese might note that the British is switching his tail which probably s lion doesn’'t mean— HAPPY BIRTHDAY The Empire extends congratuld- tions and best wishes today, their birthday anniversary, to the follow- ing: AUGUST 28. Donna Jean Olds Oromae Hollister Edward L. Poole John C. Martinson the Business Office of ®ny failure or irregularity in the de- tivery of their papers {thank you. very much. Glenn Earl Allen Telephones: News Office, 602: Business Office, 374 s 5 ki3 Wilfred J. Leivers R 8 untead 3 MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRE nder e boys are flocking § Thomas L. George i Assortatad Fromiiit SipwlY Satind ot s o] ., N0, wondex (he . boph MESEHUERE L1, ot g vepublication of all news dispatches credited to it or not | Marines. They probably have been reading some of AUGUST 29 otherwise credited in this paper and olso the local news | iovs -G i . she elr J. P. McEvoy's Geisha girl stories 'ost. P . published heref | g ries in the Post | Lockie MacXinnon ALASKA CIRCULATION GUAR ) TO BE LARGER i ARG e . . Jack Conway THAN THAT OF .. PUBLICATTON | It appears that nature protects:its own. The T. J. McCaul Y OT¥ hunter who gets a deer bably or a goat in will earn it \1r \|d~ in Alaska (Ceattle Post-Intelligencer) The search for the missing Russian flyers in the North Polar région should direct attention to the need for better safeguards for our own flyers in our {own Northern territory. Unfortunately that pro |aska, where aviation is a primary portation. A comparison’ between what-may be called area in Alaska provides a striking contrast. Between Fort Worth, Texas, and Los the bureau of air commerce has some the ground to facilitate air transport. WHY THE SPEED? It shouldn't be necessary for the Chief of Police to issue repeated warnings and make arrests of auto- this rain pro- Federal agencies properly are pressing their pro- gram of providing for air safety in the United States. ram has not yet reached Al- means of trans-| the most isolated section of the United States and a like | Angeles | 500 men on | At both ends of the run are first class airports with radio beams Gunnar Blomgren —_ Horoscope || “Tha stars incline but do not compel” A rock slide struck a Wnite Pass | b 7 and Yukon freight train at Mile SUNDAY, AUGUST 29, 1937 15 and Engineer Robert D. Mc-!| Although this is read as as unim- Kenzie and his son Bert, fireman,|portant day in planetary direction News that seriously affects the were instantly killed. there are portents of serious trou- stock market is forecast for this, bles on the Earth under this sway. date. Traders should be cautious. In the morning there may be a Under this configuration there disposition to find fault with every- |may be a sense of the general fu- {one but oneself. Quarrels mild and tility of human effort. This should more fortunate than men today. It is a day for HOusekeepers to set their houses in order and lucky for all sorts of shopping expedi-| ‘tions, especially for furnishings and cooking utensils. Art is to emphasize the value of lcolor in environment and the kit- chen now should be gay in hues|* that express the astrological har-| 20 Years Ago From The Empire AUGUST 28, 1917. I Chinese by the thousands were joining the Allies in the World War. Mrs. George Kohlhepp Westly G. Rhodes, J. ¢ Mrs. Edna Haley | J. E. Barragar, Sr. R T T T L) [+ DAILY LESSON ||~ IN ENGLISH By W. L. Gordon *>. | Words Often Misused: Do not say, “Charles was very decent about it” to imply gracious or generous. Often Mispronounced: Adminis-! trative. Pronounce ad-min-is-tra- |tiv, and accent second syllable, not | {the fourth. Often Misspelled: Tonsil; only mobile drivers in Juneau in order to enforce the speed 'and between them are four government weather | |one 1. { limit. Every motorist in this community should know bureaus, periodically broadcasting at short intervals Bynoiaa: - THARENS ', - b _land providing special reports at the request of any ful, ungrateful, ingrate. 3 enough to observe the law and protect his own neck ) ) “po o0 are established at intervals of approxi- | Word Study: “Use a word three and life of others. The fact is that most of them do,! oo "o iles and emergency landing fields are |{imes and it is yours.” Let us.in~ but there are a few who have a heavy foot on the ywenty miles apart |crease our vocabulary by mastering Between Juneau and Nome, Alaska, over a com- parable distance, there are none of these aids, though there is more need for them. Automobile, with the result, as Chief of Police Dan that fast driving in the city has accelerator Ralston points out, become a menace. Why any one has*te speed through the streets UI‘ thls comparativels $tal city,ds beyond logical under- |reasonably rapid transportation between thie Texas B e R ek reds g and California terminals Alaska there is standing. After drivirg. furlously through the city;and California termir als. In Alaska th o \ ? service comparable with these. the only place the motorist can go is to the end of the road. At moderate speed every foot of road out- side of the city proper can be covered in something over an hour.” Almost any pedestrian can walk from one city limits to another in at the most, 30 minut and it should not take an automobile more than five minutes with driving, stops at intersections A pilot compelled to make an emergency landing suffer no more than minor inconvenience. In Alaska he would face the threat of death from eold in win- ter or mosquitoes in summer. In addition to the growth of aviation in Alaska and the repeated Russian flights are the reports that careful ! ¥ ) ¢ |other Europ nations are carrying on their own gt ey il the glizmile ag hourgoped PO aerial explorations in the Northern region. Clearly Todt wLy daowdl |'Alaska’s air problems need attention both in the It is just a little like the chap in jail who wanted| o1y otion of safety in commercial aviation and in to know the time and his friend replied “what differ-' ) ." cfeouarding of our own territory. ence does it makes you aren’t going anywhere — Motorists in Juneau are now going anywhere they Dr. Alexis Carrel, sailing for Europe, said: “Spirits are not my line.” We judge that he'll be on deck a lot more than some of the other fellows.—George Ryan {in Boston Herald can't get to by automebile in a few minutes by mod- erate and safe driving. Again, why the hurry? Why jeopardize your life and the life of others about the city just because some manufacturer guaranteed the car would make 70 civilized, seen the are becoming too Maybe he has never Americans werld traveler. railroad and stage lines all provide on the southiern route could readily find aid and would | cne word each day. Today’s word: Carnage; flesh of slain animals or men. “A multitude of dogs came to feast on the carnage.”—Macau- ay. — R e LOCK and LEARN By A. C. Gordon P 1. What two railroads joined in 1869 and formed the first trans- continental line in the United States? 2. Who was the “Merry Mon- ar of England? How many days are there in a leap year? 4. What city is called the Wash- ington of South America? 5. How many life insurance pol- icy holders are there in the United }Slalfls? ANSWERS says a| fans | mfjEs an hoyr?, He didn't, expect you to try and prove| no o T Dive: out of town.—Carey Williams in| 1/ Union Pcifie’and Centrd)’ P it on 8 city streel. Greensboro (Ga.) Herald-Journal. |cific. VTNt e T 7 i | 2. charles 1L HITLERISM It becomes increasingly evident that great x'\\l.mbe*r.x'1 8:%366. 3 E o of persons would rather defend the Constitution than | # Buenos Airés, Argentina. | Rotary clubs are going to be dissolved in Ger-|read it—George Ryan in Boston Herald 5 /68,000,000, many because, says a Nazi high priest, the “essential —— : e A local Ne‘\ Dealer thinks Chairman John Ham- |ilton will soon exhaust the $10,000 travel allowance, on account of the distance between Republicans.—St. P’\ul Pioneer Press. “Na- to principles” ‘of the organization run counter tional Socialism.” In the Rotarian, magazine of Rotary International we find: There is, so to .».pmk. a greater resemblance than appears on the surface between prayer. meetings and | peace conferences; the people who need them least |attend.- -Troy (N.Y.) Record. The Objects ‘of Rotary are to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to en- courage and foster:: The development of acquaintance as 1) an opportunity for service. Job had patience, but he never had a windshield (2) High ethical standards in business wiper to fail him in a downpour of rain.—Greensboro and professions, the recognition of the worthi- | (Ga.) Herald-Journal, ness of all useful occupations, and the dignify- MODERN | ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee Q. What is the best way for a woman to introduce her new daugh-; ter-in-law to friends? j A. A luncheon and bridge would; be very appropriate. ter-in-law does not play bridge, one" could give an afternoon tea, or a| __{(, Southeast Alaska. “The favorable attitude of the |® TEoCHIP- i War Department on the site they TIOND PnoNE have now selected coupled with the |compounded present authorization to go ahead exactly as if they ‘find the necessary funds in written | their appropriation makes the pic- by your ture particularly bright for Juneau doctor. If the daugh.i Steamer Jefferson, in collision |serious may be numerous. |be overcome by stubborn mental Wwith the steamer Princess May,!| Many accidents are presaged and dmcipline, was proceeding to Juneau Imm‘lhose who enjoy outings should be| Human life may be even cheaper |swanson’s harbor under her own cautious, especially on the water. |than it has been in recent years steam. Women are subject to disturbing and wholesale sacrifice may be in- | and disappointing planetary influ- evitable, astrologers forecast. The tourist season was waning ences. Many girls will learn that| Education is subject to the most love's young dream ends suddenly stitmulating and practical influ- as summer wanes. mnces which will be beneficial es- There is a good sign for ministers Pecially to girl students in coming {and leaders in thought. Congrega-|months. | ions today may be small but re-| Persons whose birtndate it isjl sponsive in churches of various have the augury of a year of fair \fait |prosperity, but they should be ex- Warning is given that a wave of ceedingly careful in all their asso- occult interest may affect persons ciations, ar sensitive nature. False prophets' Children born on this day prob- 'of many sorts will be active. {ably will be painstaking and care- For the British® Prime Minister ful in whatever they do. Subjects N flw M 0 v Es Tn great problems of state loom under of this sign usually are clever exe- this direction of the stars. He is cutives and able to headle even the‘ AUTHURIZED I-IST warned to safeguard his health un-‘smallest details, |der the SBVEI‘C strain to which he George F. Root, American com- |is subjectes |poser, was born on this day 1820. ; Danger ror Joseph - Stalin, di(‘ta-‘O_lhers who have celebrated it as a Wfll’ Department Can Pl’O- tor of Russia, is prognosticated. The hlr_thday include Julian Alden Weir,‘ b 3 |seers foresee peril through poi- painter, 1852; Lawrence C. Phipps, ceed if Funds Available, on. war clouds aiso are discerned|former United states Senator, 1862.| ‘ot~ |above the Soviet government. 1 (Copyright, 1937) Blanket Appropnallon | Persons whose birthdate it is have' ATl TR the augury of a year of various] MAGAZINE WRITER HERE and the Dolphin brought the last pcheduled party of m\mdlrippex's‘ ' Weather report—High tempera- ture 57, low temperature 48, cloudy - eee (Continued trom Page One) monies of the home-maker. | MINN. GOVERNOR’S ' COUSIN IN JUNEAU | L. A. Benson and his brother, Dr. |O: T. Benson, cousins of Gov. Elmer Benson of Minnesota, were to leave Juneau today by PAA Electra for ‘business in Fairbanks,” after ar- |riving in Juneau yesterday. The Bensons, whose home is in | St. Paul, are staying at the Gastin- eau Hotel. L. A. Benson has been lin Alaska many times before, and his brother is accompanying him for the trip. They will pass through Ju- neau on the return trip. “The Rexall Sfore" your Reliable pharmacists compound prescrip- tions. Butler Mauro Drug Co. Lt I R When ip Neeu DIESEL OIL—UTAH COAL GENERAL HAULING STORAGE and CRATING CALL US JUNEAU TRANSFER Phone 48—Night Phone 696 S B TSN s v g tests of fortitude. Losses and ene-, S. H. Evans, writer for the West * 2 mies are discerned, but there should Coast Lumberman, trade maga- MODISTE TO WOMEN gets a blanket appropriation, it Was be more than average good fortune. zone put out by the Miller Free-| | OF BETTER TASTE explained by Norman Banfield, Who ~Children born on this day prob- man Publications, visited in Juneau! | MRS STERUNG | was President of the Chamber of aply will be individual as well as yesterday afternoon while the Aleu- { Room so;)—cmd tein BId| i Commerce last year when Juneau’s extremely intelligent. Subjects of tian was in port. \ 1 PHONE ;53“ o case was presented at a hearing this sign of Virgo have a keen sense . He was met at the dock by B. F, | 4 ] here before Col. H. J. Wild, Army of humor. Heintzleman, Regtonal Forester of fom District Engineer in Seattle. Oliver Wendell Holmes, author Alaska. “The excellent presentation of the case as made by the citizens of Ju- neau at that time should place the project well up on the list of those the War Department wil carry out,” he said. “Juneau needs the small harbor as a financial investment as the engineer's report late; pointed out and that should have consid- erable weight iry bringing about carly construction of the project. “The harbor above the bridge, it was found, can be constructed at a cost far lower than other sites pro- B Pay’n Takit PHONES 92 or 25 Free Delivery Fresh Meats, Groceries, Liquors, Wines and Beer We Sell for CESS Because We Sell for CASH George Brothers and onetime teacher of anatomy, Peeeee was born on this day 1809. Others who have celebrated it as a birth- day include Byron Patton (“Pat™ Harrison, United States Scnator, 1881; John Leech, artist and humor- ist, 1817; Maurice Materlinck, writ- er, 1862. (Copyright, 1937) MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 1937. Caution should guide at the be- ginning of this week which may bring. news of world events caus- posed. It was found, for example, ing wide conjecture. Women are that the traffic would not stand .__ the expense of putting the site in shape back of Femmer's dock. & at this time.” Visit the SITKA HOT SPRINGS Miss Malstrom To Gome North | sira sor seai ' Accommodations to suit every = . Rese! ki Will Present One Woman : il s s S Show in Sixteen Al- ¥ askan Towns | SEATTLE, Aug. 28. — Harriet| Cigars Cigarettes Candy Cards THE NEW ARCTIC Pabst Famous Draught Beer On Tap "JIMMY" CARLSON The tactful visitor will never point to dandruff party in the evening. opportunity to serve society. |on Hitler's clothes. Besides, it's probably bits of the| Q. When a person has received s !enitertainer, leaves next Tuesday on| (3) . The application of the ideal of serv- V(,m“ leg Tn--xlv H V. Wade in Detroit News. written invitation may he send ‘his'ithe Dorothy Alexander to present| AR é AL ——— reiretsNon a vfxtinqtcard? «fg ‘one woman show in 16 Alaska‘ ever. written invitation: Dedicate FIVC Shrmes to American SOldlCI" demands a written reply, wheLhen{\;nn:g:nll sfe';,lie?é'ffff ok;erho?eill: ?xs."' it is an acceptance or regrets. +|'seattle, Portland and Vancouver. | Q 1Is the menu for a wedding A i o e e ‘ breakfast practically the same as fory . Four-fifths of the Colonial sub- a luncheon? "¥jects of the King of Great Britain A. Yes. 4=llve in India. Malstrom, actress, singer and radio ing by each Rotarian of his occupation as an | 7300 Roums - 300 Bati: Joom *2.5C J Weerly m m ALASKANS LIKE Tk: WASHINGTON T et —— GREEN TOP CABS PHONE it e THE BEST TAP BEER IN TOWN! [ ] THE MINERS' Recreation Parlors BILL DOUGLAS 230 South Franklin Telephone 411 CONNORS MOTOR CO., Inc. Distributors PONTIAC For Ezery Purse Every i Purpose PACIFIC COAST COAL CO. PHONE 412 CHEVROLET BUICK FOR INSURANCE See H. R. SHEPARD & SON - Telephone 409 B. M. Bshrends Bank Bldg. LUMBER Juneau Lusber Mills, Ine. The B. M. Behrends Bank Juneau, Alaska COMMERCIAL and SAVINGS INSURANCE Allen Shattuck Established 1898 { nesources Over Two and One-Half Millionn Dollars Battle Monuments commission of which Gen. John J. Pershing is chairman. Each of the monuments is located at some point important in the history of the A. E. F. in France. John Russell Pope of New York and Dr. Paul Cret of Phllldelnhll were designers for the shrines. ~ LAUNDRY PHONE 15 fmp>. ssive ceremonies this month and next will mark the dedication of five memorials to the services of American soldiers in the World war At Montfaucon, Chateau Thierry and Flanders Fields cemetery are three of the more impressive shrines. They were erected Ly the American Alaska ¥ Juneau