The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, November 23, 1937, Page 4

. —will pay little . THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, TUESDAY, /HAPPY the rumor doubtless will get around among ese troops with the desired effeet. . . I Daily Alaska Empire . Thus it is evident that Japan is conducting her ROBE! ND| it d Manager I Dy — peeers nn - | war along the most up-to-the-minute lines. But more Published every evening except Sunday by the EMPIRE | significant is the broadening out of the Tokyo program B N sy propaganda organization reveals. In making a request on the Nanking government to surrender | Japan is making it clear that all of China is her goal | where heretofore she has indicated to the world that lcnly North China was the objective. There doesn’t seem to be any question about it now, as the rest of bocribers ‘will confer & favor 1f they will promptly notity | th€ World has long suspected, that Japan intends to tbe Business Office of any failure or irregularity in the de- |take over all of China. Request for surrender to the their TS, B e hews Office, #61; Bevieid ‘cttice: ¥, | head of China can hardly be interpreted in any other - way the. Chin- Second Class SUBSCRIPTIO! Delivered by carrier in Juneau and Douslas for $1.25 per month. By mall, postage paid. at the following rates One year, in advence. $12.00; six months, in advance, $6.00; sne month. in advance, $1.25 ALASKA CIRCULAT:ON GUARANTEED TO BE LARGAR THAN THAT OF ANY OTHER PUBLICATION. — hg MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS. The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it or no stherwise ctedited 4n this paver and alSo the local news oublished hefe Great Books to Come (New York Timeg) i v Fate made Henry A. Wallace a Secretary of Agri- soulture and ordained that he should wrestle with the most gigantic economic problem of our.time. He broughtsgo this problem the visiop of a Hebrew prophet and ‘the practicality of an Towa farmer. In the one role he dreamed the “ever-normal. granary,” under { which no crops would rot in the fields and no hungry stomach go unfilled, and in the other he pushed for- ward his plans for saving the soil and the people on the 'soil. The granary remains and expedient whose soundness is open to question, but no one questions the idealism behind it. In his talk at the Book Fair the other night Wallace the preacher and son of preachers, Wallace the mystic, revealed himself and spoke good words. We do not live by bread alone but by ideas and emotions, and these, as the Secretary said, are found —————— in great books, There are not many really great books —a dozen might carry us down to the French Revo- lution, ‘a dozen more span the gap between 1789 and RS TPPE 1837. The great religious writings survive, storytellers Late reports from the south indicate that Ameri-| o,ch the fringes of immortality and the devastating can shipping to Alaska is so definitely tied up that jqea-books endure, perhaps not because they are still it might take some time, perhaps weeks, to untangle widely read but because of the lasting impact they it. We can hope that it will be settled much sooner, have made upon our civilization. We are not the but the experiences of last year are still fresh in the slaves of machines, not the mere substance upon ainds 0f Alaskans and naturally’they look forward which economic forces act. In the beginning there to see what transportation, if any, can be afforded 5 the word—for good, for evil. 4 But with few and immortal exceptions the mental n the emergency. . ;o1and emotional food of one age is not that of succeeding At the;present time, Canadian steamers are #he’ ones. Calvin, Rousseau., Adam Smith, Hegel, Marx only ones plying to the Territory, and they, by pro- —such men lose their grip on us as the years pass. vision of the Jones law which prohibits the carrying, As Secretary Wallace said: “The books which played 8 %imerican produce in foreign bottoms from one their part in producing modern capitalism, fascism Dnerican port to another, can be, under the present and communism do not have in them sufficient food setup, of little value in bringing actual foodstuffs to for the human soul Their spell was potent; that of Alaska aside from cargo arising in Canada and that Marx, directly or inversely, lies heavy across the bosom ; il of the world. But even Marx must have his day and would carry duty. pass. He is no final expression of humanity's deathless ot If this tienp of American vessels to the Territory dream. Humanity does have a soul as well as a body. ‘Jo be of any duration, as is now indicated, it is not To Secretary Wallace it seems that “the stage is now too early for Congress, which is now in session, to being set for some of the most powerful books which arrange for waiving or amending the Jones law for the world has yet seen.” that “humanity everywhere the emergency so that Alaskans can be served by S hungry both for a new freedom and a new discipline.” More than the pressure of hunger, it is a craving Canadian steamers. After all Alaska iS a Territory ¢ ey faith, for a cause to which the individual may and directly under the rule of Congress to which we 1gly surrender, that has created the mass move- ’“}“ look' for succor in time of need ments of our time. But the mass movements carry in % Certainly the experiences of a year ago, when them the poison that will kill them: whether their there was a similar tieup, are not conducive to again drive 4s back to the cave dweller or forward to the ;;|uu;rkmg time and praying, while we wonder where the ant. they deny the dignity of the individual human food is coming from, and when. soul b ,"m; to come can now be advanced, it may be suggested that they will reaffirm the sanctity of life, of free choice, of room for individual growth, against all coer- cions, economic or political. It may fall to America to achieve the democratic synthe: Surely Henry Wallace is not alone in what ,he sees, fears and hopes. The “American Dream’ goes on UP TO CONGRESS TO ACT THE ULTIMATE JAPANESE GOAL There’s a touch of similarity in these modern un- declared wars, Yesfbrday ‘the Japanese high com- mand sent its airmen over to Chinese Chiang Kai- Shek headquarters with the request that the Generai- issimo of the Nanking forces surrender. At the same time the Tokyo command pushed on a little further | into China territory. ‘One Thousand Main Streets’ (Philadelphia Record) § Not many months ago Mussolini was adopting al Mr. Gay, president of the New York Stock Ex- similar practice in Ethiopia, his airmen shooting | change, commenting on the recent severe stock market ahead of the advancing army to warn the then Em- | decline, said the other day: “Prices in reality respond peror Haile Selassie that he might as well throw in to the people’s own estimate of value. Not the values the sponge and call it defeat. Selassie didn’t until|set by Wall Street but by a thousand Main Streets.” entirely routed and it is assumed that Chiang Kai- A brand-new alibi! Shek will not give up at this comparatively early stage On August 11 Mr. Gay laid the blame at lhe door of the Chinese-Japanese struggle. of the Government. Mr Axdnc‘h. a re}w days ago. |slapped the New Deal because it drastically curbed But the propaganda, on which actual war is usu- the “active trader” on our security markets. He ally based, gets in its work fust the same. And as it|lamented the attempted elimination of “informed worked successfully for Italy in Ethiopia, Japan pro- |buying and informed trading activities . . bably figures it will do the same thing in China By | with knowledge, buying power and courage looking for tessing leaflets from airplanes urging surrender, the bargains underlying ambition appears to be in the minds of Here we recognize our old friends, the insiders, tHose under attack v |the speculators and gamblers of the good old 1929 hofors 57 Ee, ”;m they might as well give up oo ™ e they now to be found in the “Thousand il fi Svebably st o ouL by bullels. Of course, it|aaiy Streets” or are they still in Wall Street? - Iy sile to assume that Chiang Kai-Shek| hen Main Street goes to Wall Street, Main attention to the Japanese request, but!gireet goes broke. g B e e e " For Thanksgiving WE HAVE NICE Tomatoes - Celery - Lettuce - Squash’ Cauliflower - Cabbage - Sweet Potatoes - Cranberries Alaska Rutabagas and Turnips ALSO Bananas - Apples - Oranges Grapefruit - Grapes 'WE HAVE BUTTER AND EGGS Our Fancy Candies Have Arrived WE CAN SUPPLY YOU NICELY FOR YOUR THANKSGIVING DINNER GARNICK’ B e e B e T R O A AU ACRCRCNONON 3 If a theory as to the nature of those great books | BIRTHDAY The Empire extends congratula- tions and best wishes today, their birthday anniversary, to the follow- ing: NOVEMBER 23 Harry Carroll Leslie E. Herrin Hazel Gordon Amos T. Taylor Beulah Howell Mrs. A. M. Geyer Tillie T. Jasperson Harvey M. Howard Louise Sargent —_— DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH By W. L. Gordon ' Words Often Misused: Dot not sa. “They would not have seen him had they have gone.” Omit the second have. Say, “had they gone.” Often Mispronounced: Himalaya Pronounce hi-ma-la-ya, first a a: in ah, second and third a’s as in ask unstressed, accent second syl- lable. Often Misspelled: cend). Clyme (a region or mate). Synonyms: Frivolity, frivolous- ness, flightiness, lightness, volatn}- ity. 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: Aquiline, hooked; prominent like the beak of an eagle, applied, ap- plied especially to the nose. “Ter- ribly arched and aquiline his nose.” —Cowper. » Climb (to as- cli- D *r— LOOK and LEARN By A. C. Gordon i 1. When and where was the first football game between college§7 2. How much did the funeral of the late King George of England cost? 1 3. How did the name Bologna Isausage get its name? 4. What is the unit of weight for precious stones? 5. What is the oldest British col~ jony? i | ANSWERS 1. Nov. 13, 1869, at New Bruns- wick, N. J., between Princeton.and | Rutgers. 2. About $125.000 3. From the Italian town Bolog- na. The carat. Newfoundland MODERN ETIQUETTE By Robem‘: Lee t 2 3 Q. TIs it proper to say “please” |or “pardon” when one does not un- {derstand what someone says? | A. No. It would be better to say, “I am sorry. I didn't under- stand you.” “What did you say”? by “men is all right, if said in the right time ‘ L and not too abruptly. | Q. Should a boy or girl in school | * hold up his hand for permission to ilalk while another pupil is talking? | A. No; it is rude to do so, and the iteacher will not, permit it. ‘Q. Should an usher at a wed- ding offer his arm to a woman guest, \whether he is acquainted with her or not? A. Yes; it is his duty to do so. .- by Lester D. Henderson. Buy and Read The Magazine ALASKA NOW ON SALE —_— “Alaska” JUNEAU RADIO SERVICE 122 SECOND STREET ALL WORK FULLY GUAR- ANTEED 60 DAYS | | 3 | lious night, during a fog. Passeng- NOV. 23, 1937. +* | Horosco pe “The stars incline but do not compel” l* 20 Years Ago From The Empire *- NOVEMBER 23, 1917 The Germans were reported throw- |ing cripples, convalescents and oth- er human waste material into the ranks to stem the British advance on the Cambrai front. a2 53 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 1937 According to astrology this is an unimportant day ifi planetary di- rection. It is a time for watchful |waiting for new opportunities. Under this sway the judgment may be reliable and the foresight ’dependable. This is a time .to plan and to indulge in recreation. For the young, especially college students, the week is most promis- ing. There is.a sign read as lucky for sports, but an accident on the football field is foreseen. Warning is given that hasty woo- ings may lead to speedy divorces. The seers foretell much sentimental indulgence which presages regret. As Thanksgiving draws near the Steamer Victoria was to replace the Mariposa on the Southeast and |Southwest Alaska route. The Mar- |iposa had been wrecked near Wran- gell. Steamer Spokane, southbound from Southeast Alaska parts, struck a rock near Bella Bella the prev- ers numbering 237 were taken on board the Princess May during the "nlght and taken to Prince Ru- |pert. Several other steamers in the j i swered the call for b ';ig‘n"xyt :/]:2 ::;:orled the ship was|Stars smile upon social events of DIRECTORY DRS. KASER & FREEBURGER DENTISTS Blomgren Building PHONE 56 Hours 9 am. to 9 p.m. PROFESSIONAL FRATERNAL SOCIETI* GASTINEAU CHANNEL B. P. 0. ELKS meet every Wednesday at p.m. Visiting brothers welcome. N. C. BAN- FIELD, Exalted Rifer; M. H. SIDES, Secre- tary. Dr. Charles P. Jenne DENTIST Rooms &ln& 9, Valentine Bldg. TELEPHONE 176 Dr. Richard Williams DENTIST OFFICE AND RESIDENZE GOLDSTEIN BUILDING I Capt. Frederick Mears, of the Al- aska Engineering Commission, con-| |structing the Alaska Railroad, has been promoted to be a Major. Dr. Judson Whittier CHIROPRACTOR Drugless Physician Office hours: 10-12, 1-5, 7-9 Rooms 2-3-4, Triangle Bldg. PHONE 667 4 Dr. A. W. Stewart DENTIST Hours 9 am. to 6 p.m. SEWARD BUILDING Office Phone 469 MOUNT JUNEAU LODGE NO, 14 Second and fourth Monday of each manth in Scottish Rite Te le beginning at 7::30 pm FORREST R. BATES Worshipful Mastér; JAMES [W, LEIVERS, Secretary. | REBEKAHS Perseverance Lodge No. 2 A meets every second and fourth Wednes~ \day, 1OOF. Hall BETTY ,Mc- DOWELL, Noble Grand; RYTH BLAKE, Secretary. =9 DRUGS PUROLA REMEDIES PRESCRIPTIONS CARE- FULLY COMPOUNDED ) Front Street Next Coliseum | PHONE 97—Free Delivery TR Twenty-five members of the crew i of the wrecked fishing steamer | Manhattan were bound over to the grand jury on charges of looting the steamer Al-Ki, recently wrecked near Sitka. | H. J. Fisher, A. J. Ficken, Harley J. Turner and Charles Goldstein DR. H. VANCE OSTEGPATH Consultation and examination free. Hours 10 to 12; 1 to 5; 7 to 9:30 by appointment, Gastineau Hotel Annex South Franklin St. Phone 177 were conferring with J. F. Davidson, of the Alaska Steamship Company and S. Howard Ewing, of the Pa- cific Steamship Company relative to placing a vessel on the Juneau, Port Walter and Sitka route. [ | | A series of basketball games were to be arranged by Channel teams, PRESCRIP- TIONS compounded exactly as written by your Robert Simpson, Opt.D. Graduate Los Angeles College of Optometry and Opthalmology Glasses Fitted Lenses Ground oy ed by nor { 0 o me SPINE Rater{founy. cotillions and minuets. Venus, the star believed to en- courage love affairs, now is read as favorable to the employment of wo- jmen of business. After an effort to discredit competition with men em- Ramon Alvarez, Mexican, died at!Ployers will accept more girls than St. Ann's Hospital and John Read, |formerly. ; another Mexican, was under arrest| Bitter weather is foretold for the ‘) to be charged with first degree mur-,coming winter. The buying of furs der as the result of a shooting sr_;wlll be of first concern with many fray on Front Street. Jaroraei: | The radio, television and othen[ A son was born to Mr. and Mrs.|indoor channels of amusement will‘= N. E. Bills at St. Ann's Hospital. be exceedingly popular, while news' \broadcasts will assume more im- portance. Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of good luck which will attend effort that is sustained and determined. Women may gain thorough correspondence with important men. Children born on this day prob- ably will be marked by imagination and broad intelligence. Subjects of this sign may be sanguine and cheerful. Frances Hodgson Burnett, author, was born on this day 1849. Others who have celebrated it as a birth- day include Henry Thomas Buckle, English historian, 1821; Zachary Taylor, tweifth President of the United States, 1738; Baruch Spin- oza, philosopher, 1832, i (Copyright, 1937) proceeds to go to the Red Cross or- ganization. | | Graduate nurses were scheduled to meet with Miss Brady in the Cliff Apartments. PSR S Empire classifieds pay. Reports of sneak thieves getting Keep your feet off your mind. | SIDNEY E. STEVES Chiropodist 301 Goldstein Bldg., Phone 648 Hours: 9 am., 7 pm. —— XY busy called forth the efforts of the | @ / police of Juneau and Douglas to E% 1 round up all vagrants. pall vag o esCD < < Weather report: High tempera~ s ture 36, low 33. Cloudy. P IS B A, SAVE THE DATE Have Your Eyes Examined by Dr. Rae L. Carlson OPTOMETRIST Office Ludwig Nelson's Jewelry Shop Phone 331-2 rings Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Fancy work sale, tea and Turkey Dinner Wed- nesday, December 1, 1937. adv. ) e Try The Empire classifieds for results. 7\ If you enjoy indoor sports— here’s one of the best—TRY BOWLING! BRUNSWICK Watch and Jewelry Repairing at very reasonable rates PAUL BLOEDHORN S. FRANKLIN STREET BOWLING ALLEYS Rheinlander and Alt Heidelberg BEER ON TAP ’, | | Jones-Stevens Shop LADIES'—MISSES’ READY-TO-WEAR . | Seward Street Near Third | | Jlas e S e e e ) Jarman’s-Friendly 13 | A A AT | Channel Apparel Shop | FORTUNE ON THE MEZZANINE HOTEL JUNEAU BEAUTY SHOP LYLAH WILSON Contoure Telephone X-Er-Vac | Martha Bracken—Jean Graham | | Front and Main Streets | A R SRR AL TTHE VOGUE— 1| Correctly Styled Clothes For Women | 101 SEWARD ST. | | ¢ Van’s Store “Tomorrow'’s Styles Today” NEW ALASKAN Bachelors’ Hotel So. Franklin Street JUNEAU- Phone Single O 2~ Jau fo a2 R RS S A 0 | Mrs. Pigg SIGRID’S BEAUTY SALON “YOUR. APPEARANCE 1S OUR RESPONSIBILITY” Shattuck Bldg. Phone 318 JUNEAU MELODY HOUSE Music and Electric Appliances (Next Gastineau Hotel) Phone 65 ' Alaska Music Supply Arthur M. Uggen, Manager Pianos—Musical Instruments and Supplies Phone 206 122 W. Second Juneau s Own Store FLOOR YOUR HOME WITH OAK—Nature’s Gift Everlasting GARLAND BOGGAN The B. M. Junean, and SA Bark COMMERCIAL Resources Over Two and One-Half Million Dollars PHONE 582 Buy Your Floors with a GUARANTEE R . 1 ™ % I Health Foods Center BATTLE CREEK, HAUSER AND OTHER DIETETIC FOODS 230 Franklin St. Juneau Telephone 62 - J‘. Behrends Alaska If It's Paint We Have It! IDEAL PAINT SHOP FRED W. WENDT VINGS Accounts Insured Up to $5,000 P. O. Box 2118——Phone 3 Temporary Office: COLUMBIA LUMBER O©O. Try The Empire classifieds for results. CAPIT. SURPLUS—$ [ J COMMERCIAL -+ | : "“The Rexall Store” your Reliable pharmacists compound prescrip- tions. Butler-Mauro Drug Co. » A i 2 & FAMILY SHOE STORE, “Juneaw’s Oldest Exclusive | Shoe Store” | LOU HUDSON—Manager | | Seward St——————Junean ‘| e o T R A Hollmann’s Pharmacy || 201 Seward St. Phone 45 | PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY COMPOUNDED FROM FRESH DRUGS 5 J. B. WARRACK Engineers—Contractors' JUNEAU ' { R R VR 3 3| ey | Avait—rax ana System Serflos " JAMES C. COOPER, 303-05 Gcoid:t;h:' Bu! 4 Public Stenographer Notary Pablic Ll [T SPECIALIZING & GASTINEAU CAFE Short Orders At All Houry D e — 3 PERCY’S CAFE ° Xce Cream, Soft Driiks, 'p-n!y COFFEE SHOP . Percy Reynolds, Manager in French 1 L) 1000 100000 AND SAVINGS | ACCOUNTS SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES 2% Paid on Savings