The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, February 23, 1938, Page 4

% Daily Alaska Empire looked the fact that conditions would have been much worse if the Juneau street department hadn't been on the job. While most of us were observing a holiday the street men were busily at work getting streets and sidewalks in shape, During the celd spell, with its ice and snow, day men were out sanding the walks for traffic. Working against Published cvery evening except Sunday by the Stariay EMPIRE PRINTING COMPANY the Streets, Juneau, Ala at Second and Main 1 as Second Entered in the Post Office in Junc r wib o ibari s SUBSCRIPTION RATES, Juneau and Douglas for § a. ss Matter. and 1 the city and clearing the streets 5 per month, Lselivered by carrier in ! e old dnd ‘addis ey By mail, po & errific odd: cold and additional snow, One vear, i 3 he city thoroughfares in comparatively good shape. one month, in ad Subscribers will confer tne Business Office of any (ivery of their papers. Tetep if they will promptly notify in the de- The same holds true of the Public Roads crew out he highway R Orchids, we say, to the men of the street dej B.P.R. They did and are doing a darn ;00d job which most of us should appreciate. news PRSI« We hope that of our young Americans got the idea yesterday from the Washington Birthday celebration that they should go out and cut down a tree today to prove they can't tell a lie, ment and the to the use for to it or mnot the local none ) TO BE LARGER ICATION ALASKA CIRCULATION GUARAN THAN THAT OF ANY OTHE A total of more than forty million dollars has been paid to American manufacturers thus far by China for war supplies, which makes us wonder whether China or Japan is our best customer. Apparently our own Congress has nothing on the British House of Commons when it comes to shouting ind calling names. First Line of Defense Our (New York Times) PRESENT Too littie is known about the Department D.[ State. ST, - Though commonly spoken of as the country’s “first PLAN |jine of defense,” the public seems to regard it as a relatively unimportant accessory, and Congress con- sequently inclines to treat it as such. A useful cor- rective of this popular underestimation was the address on Friday by George S. Messersmith, Assistant Secre- ary of State, “before the New York Federation of Women’s Clubs, on the work and needs of the de- partment. MOVEMENT AGAINST THE INTERNATIONAL HIGHWAY BC. report that a very is underway in central Canada for a highway to Alaska from the United States via Edmonton and cities in the interior of the Dominion It is an ambitious plan on the part of that portion From Stewart comes the definite movement of Canada, but, according to the Chamber of Com- The oldest and first in rank of the eXecutives merce at Stewart, the scheme goes a litfle further 'goencies, the Department of State carries “in many than just building a highway central Canada. respects the heaviest responsibilities.” It is the medi- fic- um through which our Government conducts official rld. The maintenance nce to the Pe Tt is proposed to build it in prefer International Highway which now extends far busines: th the rest of the w it ae Vaseiton of diplomatic relations with other Governments, The plan, it seems, has a similarity to the repre- though the most important, is only a portion of the sentations which wers made in an effort to get an (CPATtment’s work. Other aspects summarized by air mail route from the States via Edmontop, and Mr. Messersmith, include negotiation of trade agree- o . ments and treaties; handling of international claims; naturally enough it probably wili have the support of protection of American citizens abroad; sifting and the same section of the United States Which sup- & abroatl of hotential immigrants to this coun- ported the Edmonton plan of mail route, the point try; issuance of passports for American citizens; being te route traffic through the central portion of trol of shipment of arms and munitions; and par the country rather than via the coast pation in international organizations to the advantage in Southeast we are not going to 11 countries on problems relating to national boun- arbitration, science, commerce, industry and Impressive though this list of many and varied daries, labor. mrw vel uch by whatever route the road is built to Alaska. The best we can hope for is a spur con- : i functions is, a mere recital can do no more than sug- nection, and that, according to engineers, is go ; i Yin soEAen b e st the vitally important role of the department b8 50 of ‘an engineering g Despite the world-wide scope of its activities, the plished. However, there appear to be a great many gtate Department, because of its excellent organiza- visable to a don the tio al Highway. entire staff, s of reasons why it would be ina present pri administered. The foreign service—the eyes and , is economically including the posed route of the Internatio Primary emong them is the fact that a road exists now the department—total less than 5,000 person: The as far as Hazelton which is east and just a lit{le south net cost to the United States for 1933, Mr. Messersmith cstimates, will be less than $10,500,000, or less than Alaska. It would lon such progress as of Stewart, B.C, and Hyder, em Just a little foolish to ab: already been made toward brir the north. And, too, there is the same point that was advanced in the controversy over the air mail route— the coast highway would touch the principle 1 percent of the appropriations for the American Army and Navy in the same period. Yet the Department of State, upon the function- ing of which depends the issue of peace or war, can- not be sure that its minimum financial needs will be provided for. This is not because of lack of under- has into ing a highway cities and points of business in Canada and the United standing among the members of the appropriation State: which it was originalls wned to reach. Also, committees of the Congress but because of popular it cannot be o Red that of the major pur- indifference. Every American, irrespective of his views Poses of sucii a lugiiway as now propased would be to ©0 foreign policy, has a direct interest in helping to attract motorists, and the latter are attracted by S¢€ 1O it that there shall be no stinting of resources hen st line necessary to strel “our of defens scenery. Sur there can be no comparison in the scenic attractions of the proposed coast road and a R T & . i N highway which would run down across the wind- anTeiary Mommenigy. has, slick ol av AOUNE swept plains of central Canad Comptroller General Elliott, declaring that he has ; - it taken too literally press references to his being “the If the highway is extended from Hazelton, as it watchdog of the Treasury.” This looks like a case probably will some day, Stewart and Hyder may be of the Treasury wagging the watchdog.—Baltimore | the first points of contact with Alaska. Engineers Evening Sun. say that there is a low pass between Stewart and N s i R PRt Hazelton which is now traversed by a good trail and Mr. Knudsen of General Motors sz ession the matter of construction of a road would be com- Will not last long, and Mr. Sloan is pes Both paratively simple Hyder, being the twin city of of them known as much as you know, and youre en- Stewart, therefore stands a very good chance of being titled to your guess.—Louisville Times. the first city in Alaska to be connected with the Out- siée world by road. But apparently there is a.concerted move now to swing the highway plan to central Canada. If cities of the Pacific Coast and western British Columbia hope to be on the coastal route which some day will extend from Fairba better get busy. How quickly popularity wanes. Only a year or ago it was a rage everywhere, and now, Mr. Tckes the monopoly game is confined to sixty families.— Boston Herald. When the Vice Pres! 0 ent’s bedtime is the .~umm aid that rescuing his to Buenos Aires, they had matter of Washington dispatches, it can be Garner has made a complete job of —New York Sun. ORCHIDS TO THE STREET AND ROAD CREWS If, as Mr. Ickes says, 60 families rule the country, is he helding office under them?--Detroit Free Press. While most N e e et At X il of e have been pdMmblaining . about After brazenly invading American salmon waters the weather and the precarious condition in which it for so many years, the Japanese naturally regard left the streets and sidewalks we probably have over-!Uncle Sam as another poor fish.—Indianapolis Star. ‘Swollen Creeks Overflow; Alviso, Cal., Flooded In what was termed “the worst flood in 50 years,” Alviso, Cal, was inundated when Coyote, Guadalupe and Los Gatos creeks surged over their banks. The high water, which created flood conditions throughout " Northern California, was caused by a record rainfall lasting more than two weeks. Alviso is pictured above on the edge of San Francisco Bay. HAPPY | BIRTHDAY The Empire extémds congratula- tions and best wishes today, their birthday anniversary, to the follow- ing: FEBRUARY 23. Mrs. Grover C. Winn B. F. Kane Bob Martin T. S. Latimer Hazel Cameron L. L. Longstreet ]' MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee Q. At a house party, who should suggest retiring for the night? A. The modern way seems to be that any cne of the party has the privilege to retire whenever I feels the urge, allowing the wide- awake members to follow at their pleasure. Q. Would it be proper to us service plates at an informal din- ner, where there is no maid? A. No; they should be omit- ted. PRS- 1 i DAILY LESSONS 1 IN ENGLISH By W. L. Gordon Words Often Misused: Do not say, “They were enthused about it.” Say, “They were enthusiastic about it." Enthused is colloguial. Often Mispronounced: Reims. or Rheims (France.) Pronounce remz, e as in me. Often Misspelled: Parody; not parady. Synonyms: Freedom, liberty, in- dependence, license. Word Study: “Use a word three times and it is yours.” Let us in- ease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word: Divest; to unclothe; to dispos: “It is difficult to divest one’s of vanity; because impossible vest - one’s self of self-love. ace Walpole. SRREEPPEE RS LOCK and LEARN By A. C. Gordon self 1. Which language has the wid- est distribution? 2. What two men did President Jefferson select for the task of ex- ploring the territory included in the Louisiana Purchase? 3. What body of water is times saltier than the ocean? 4. What does the word “Imman- uel” mean? 5. How big a ship was the “May- flower” that carried the Pilgrims to America? nine ANSWERS 1. The English language. 2. Meriwether Lewis and tain William Clark. Cap- 3. The Dead Sea. 4. “God with us.” 5. 160 tons. e e NEW TELEPHONE DIRECTORY' To be issued March 15 and forms close March 1. For space and list- | ings please call Juneau and Doug-| las Telephone Co. Phone 420. adv. VISIT THE Sand N FIVE AND TEN ! B U o e i “The Store for Men” i SABIN’S Front St.—Triangle Bldg. = % | GARBAGE HAULED | | Reasonable Monthly Rates | | | | | E.0.DAVIS TELEPHONE 212 Phone 47¢3 , man, THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 23, 1938. ‘ ke oro. P l ‘ From The ire ¥ KiBere | " “The stars incline [ % o but do not compel” I FEBRUARY 23, 1918 | % o The February ue of “Alaska,’ 5 i published by idney D. Charles, list- THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1938. ed the following in its table of con- S tents: “The Coming Legislature,” Adverse planetary aspects ap- “Value of Con- pear to dominate today. According James H. Condit; serving Alaska Fish,” A. J. Sprague; Pol , Politicians and Officials, by Rev. J. T. McQueen; "“Legisla- tive Needs,” H. L. Faulkner; “The and Candi- and other Primary Election Law dates,” William Britt; features. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Tenney, of Thane, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brie, of Douglas, were among the southbound passengers planning to leave on the Admiral Evans. Mr. Brie was taking with him 70 tons of freight, comprising the big stock of drugs and supplies from h He planned to open a store Alaska Building, Seattle Mrs. Allen Shattuck, home econo- mic director for food conservation in Alaska, who had been attending a meeting in Wahhington, D. C., was returning to the coast by way of New York Cit A. Van Mavern, Fred J. Cox, Oscar Hart, Dudley Allen and Frank Par- rish, all traveling men who had been visiting in nearby towns, had returned to Juneau and were at the Gastineau Mike Pusich, Douglas busir left on the Jefferson for a short business trip south. from A letter nk Bach, Jr., to his father announced that he had gone to work for a telegraph of- fice in Seattle. Alfred ‘Thibodeau returned to Chichagof after visiting friends on Douglas Island for several days. Weather: Highest, 35 Clear. Lowest, 1 D HOSPITAL NOTES Frank Edwards, a tient, was admitted St. Ann’s Hospital medical pa- yesterday to H. E. Simmons \H\U Iln(h‘n\('ln a major operation yesterday at Ann’s Hospital is in a [avorable con- dition today. Mrs. Lloyd Rittgr, tient, was missed St. Ann’s Hospital. a surgical pa- today from Neil Marks underwent a tonsil- ectomy this morning at the Govern- ment Hospital -+ - Royal Baby Prince Bernhard with daughter A plump baby girl born to Crown | Princess Juliana of Holland is pictured for the first time in the | arms of her father, Prince Bern- | hard. The radiophoto was trans- ‘ mitted from England after being | rushed from the palace at ) Soestdyk, The Netherlands. The B. M. Behrends Bank Juneau, Alaska COMMERCIAL and SAVINGS Resources Over Two and One-Half Million Dollars — - indicated by the stars i — | | | to astrology, the busiest hours are subject to evil portents. While good news for the may appear in the journals of this dat the long winter will bring widespread discontent and. suffer- ing. In the principal American cities relief agencies will be over- taxed and the poor will sustain se- vere distress. Uranus is in a position supposed ' =¥ ideas and propaganda. Radical leaders will gain followers, espec jally among workers in industrial centers, Strikes and violence are Seaports are te encourage rebellious revolutionary under evil portents. In the late hours of the day gov ernment representatives are well directed. The rule appears to prom- ise cooperation with business heads and wise plans for the spring. Astonishing news of an alliance with Russia may be expected in the spring. Important (rading agree- ments between the United State and Great Britain are also indi- cated. Again astrologers warn that acci- dents and fires will be more than usually numerous. Caution should be unremitting, especially in travel by automobide or airplane Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year in which pleas- ures may compensate for griefs or disappointments. For many, jour- neys are foretold. Children born on this day prob- ably will be inclined to tempera- mental ups and downs, Subjects of this sign have unusual traits and talents. Winslow Homer, famous artist, was born on this day 1836. Others . who have celebrated it as a birth- day include George William Curtis, author and editor, 1824; Samuel Pro- voost, first Protestant Episcopal Bishop of Néw York, 1742. «Cup}'xl;zhn 1938) - " MR. AND MRS. METZGAR -——— “FOLLOW SUN” ON TRIP THROUGH CALIFORNIA L. H. Mr. and Mrs. Metzgar ar- rived on the Prin Norah af- ter a trip of several weeks “follow ing the sun.” With their son, Frank, a student at Notre Dame, they spent Christ- mas in Seattle. After Frank's re- turn to college, Mr. and Mrs. Metz- gar continued their trip to Cali- fornia, visited in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and Santa Barbara. GENERAL MOTORS DELCO and | MAYTAG PRODUCTS W. P. JOHNSON “The Frigidaire Man” future | Directory PROFESSIONAL FRATERNAL SOCIETIES GASTINEAU CHANNEL ( | | DRS. KASER & FREEBURGER t‘;\ K B. P. 0. ELKS meet | every Wednesday at 8 DENTISTS pm. Visiting brothers | Blomgren Building welcome. N. C. BAN- | PHONE 56 { FIELD, Exalted Rulér: | Hours 9 am. to 9 pm. M. H. SIDES, Secre- | tary. . | Dr. Charles P. Jenne | | DENTIST | | Rooms 8 and 9, Valentine Bldg. | TELEPHONE 176 : e e | MOUNT JUNEAU LODGE NO. 147 Tipi s | Second and fourth | Monday of each month \/» in Scottish Rite Temple beginning at 7:30 p.m. DANIEL ROSS, Wor- shipful Master; JAMES W. LET g VERS, Secretary. | Dr. Richard Williams | DENTIST j OFFICE AND RESIDENCE GOLDSTEIN BUILDING REBEKAHS Perseverance Lodge nou. = A me every second and fourth Wednes- | cay, LOOF. 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Secon ;'.P 2 22| Lode and placer location ndlices o for sale at The Empire Office. Try the Empire classifieds for —_—————— - results. Empire classifieds pay. The First National Bank LT~ g JUNEAU [ CAPITAL—$50.000 SURPLUS—$100.000 [ ] COMMERCIAL AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES 2% Paid on Savings i Accounts 1