The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, May 13, 1939, Page 4

Daily Alaska Empire Published every even ¢ except S ay by the EMPIRE PRINTING COMPANY TROY BENDER - . NARD - v i Business Second and M e ine Al Prestdent Manager atall R. L. BEF lass Matter the Post O eau as Se C Entered 1 SUBSCRIPTION RATES for the respective fiscal twelve-month period ending {in that year. So far as the United States proper is concerned, |’ | claim holders have been excused from performance f any assessment work for no less than seven succes- ive years. This is too long to allow claims to lie idle and what little economic justification there may have been for voting suspension in the depths of the de- yression revew S Pevsr L sy vy THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE SATURDAY MAY 13, 1939 ve [0 Fhagey B | flirthdqy. | An automatic rh‘hr‘l' was invented {by Tom Running, a fisherman who %TOSCO “The ltarl tncline’ but do not oomp.r SATURDAY, MAY 13, 1939 The Emptre er*onds congratula- has long since disappeared. In fact, it recisely when jobs are scarce and workers abundant hat the work can be most easily performed. The mall claim holder, in times when his services are not 1leeded elsewhere, can well put in the few weeks of vork required to meet assessment requirements, The arge claim holder can hire a few unemployed to put n improvements on his claims and thus relieve the conomic pinch for Gthers, It is high time Bativered by earrier in Juncau and Douslas for $1.25 per month 18 By mail. po paid the fc One vear, in ad: six mont} d one month. ifvgdvance a-um,xb—rx)m the Business Of of livery of thefr Telephones $6.00 it they will promptly fy New: MEMBIR OF The Associated Pre republication o otherwise credited wublished herein ASSOCIATED PRESS that Congress called a halt to the mnual practice of suspending the requirements. The gitation for another enactment will be continued, but esterday’s action of the Committee shows that the ide nst 1839 suspension is running at | last in Washington. 1ON GUARANTEED TO BE LARGER ANY OTHER PUBLICATION, ALASKA CTRCULAT THAN THAT OF Represented nally by effices in San Francisco, Los A New York and Be the Fenger-Ha h eles, Portland, Seattle, age a strong Help From Russia (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Moscow proposal a three with Great Britain and France would, in re-create the Triple Entente of 1914, wher czarist Russia joined the English and French to resist The way inilitary agreement effect the arrangement is completed, the Franco- peace front will have erected a powerful seg- of protective Jaw against Nazi aggressior the too Russian it might hurt the de as much as it helped of the smaller mid-Europe alignment both London and Berlin have as much suspicion of Russia as have of Berlin. They fear—and the lessons of i support the fear—that Russian help might prove very much like Nazi “liberation.” After it wa ver there might not be an independent country left So the Moscow proposal is more than slightly embarrassing to Downing Street. The British sought somewhat vague assurance of Russian support fo: ill rather vague anti-Nazi coalition. They stand get, considerably more than they wanted, at mpater claim. is Russian diplomats can afford to enjoy It v B i uiet J are enjoying sweet rever or bbing Chamberlain gave them last fall when he 1 for appeasement-and “peace in our time,” as assured him that Germany did not desire any Czechoslovakia except the Sudeten lands. But the Russian help which Chamberlain spurned with a proper Tory hauteur last fall cannot be dis- missed so lighty today. London and Paris may fume the Soviet demand of full military support from Britain and ce against K ch might come from the Fg en in-Rome-Tokyo But they can hardly run of losing Rus- ~'sian help enti British ment its t wall is mocracies Poland ates for almost wh AN END TO SUSPENSIONS of Refusal of the Senate Committee on Mines yester- day to approve the bill requirements for performance mining claims indicates that the National Congress may have de i to dei this problem realistically The 1 labor the Nation due deliberation and a i passed for which can accomplish, the development of American lands. There . either nomic, for suspending the law year after year. It still a good law and should be kept in full force In 1632 and 1933 Alaska was pension But the Ter own miners, was exc 1934, 1935, 1936 and 1937. 1 ed again, but the law was n th year, only the day sessment work woul have had to be completed, that word of the sion did not reach most Alaskan claim holders after the fiscal year had expired. Suspension of the was first authorized by Co Prevailing hard times furr to be enacted again in 1894, but this ended it The next recorded instance of suspension is found when Congress on December 1, 1913, authc the benefit of those holding claims on the Peninsula, Alaska, with respect to the work required for that year, provided that in each case a notice to|a bill embodying the main principle hold or work the claim were duly filed One of the most constructive and Not until after the United States had entered the ceived enterprises of the New Deal, the Federal Hous- World War was the work requirement again suspend- | ing Administration is not a spending agency, nor ever ed and then only for the benefit of claim holders serv- | & "i’“{“ R Bep \“m{:; “)‘\‘\“ ;"'“']“"’(“‘m‘l’t‘;"";"l‘[’\',“"‘w’l; ';:: during “their period of service or until six months | 15 private lenders to put their money intc after their death in service or after being mustered 1““;‘ term mortgages with complete safety. And it out of it, with the proviso that notice to hold or work | enables individual home-builders and home-owners their respective claims should be duly filed This | to borrow for relatively long periods at moderate cost, action was taken on July 17, 1917. On October 5 of | free from the tribulations of short-term mortgages that year, without repealing the foregoing enactment |Subject to renewal. 3 o in any way, the privilege was extended to all holders The provision of new or improved housing for American families out of private investment funds is of claims (without mention of those in Alaska), with cne of the most hopeful avenues of economic recovery the same proviso, but specifically for the assessment|qie nossibly it s the most hopeful of all. The Gov- work years 1917 and 1918, the ernment has found a way to encourage this use of labor might thereby be most effec investment money, on terms fair to lenders and bor- ing and producing things needed rowers alike, without itself entering into competition war. The privilege uently extended with private enterprise Such an enterprise is cifically to all claim holders in Alaska for these twpWise use of governmental power, and may well be vears, and the year 1919 was added, by action of Con- | continued so long as the need for it remains. ress on February 28, 1919. Later in that year, on| s (lg\lovember 13, all other holders of claims were granted O el thie Ttallgn demgnds supan -Trehoc Wi “%1 not without practical result.: The King of Italy made suspension for the year 1919, provided notice of desire|, "s,eecn on the subject, thus refreshing the world's S5 (RONI Rain i WeRp fllad recollection that there is a King of Italy. In the succeeding ve agitation, no fur-| ther suspension of a anted to any claimants whatever b, ing out of the war. In 1921, however the assessment work vear the fiscal year, thus giving in tension Agitation work aga ening of the once to sequent seen an act ory annual to suspend 2 legal of sessment work on ° after seven long years al with w requiring leas on each perf yearly present 1 statute book. a laudable purpose it mineral’ of is no justificati legal or eco- included in 3 acts itory, a request of its e b pensior m su the r Extending thv FHA before suspen- splp (Cincinnati En and a Senate committee have approved some variations between the two, hich would extend the mortgage insurance power Federal Housing istration. The House nate measur se by about $1,000,000,000 ans which the FHA may insure. tain details on which there may general object of this le It is to be hoped ths in good time The House assessment work requirement jegislation, with ago as 1893. v for it ess as long of the and the ished an argument Apart from c be controversy, the is sound and necessary two chambers will reach agreement soundly con- reason given being that tively used in rais- in prosecuting the was subs spe- despite Adolf Hitler must have felt that there was a cer- unpleasant similarity between President Roose- and the familiar legal question: *“Do you your wife? Answer or no!” essment work was gr tain velt's note still beat reason of conditions grow- Congress changed | from the calendar year to| effect a six months’ ex-| ‘ Most Americans are not particularly concerned | whether the United States fleet is in the Atlantic or the Pacific Ocean, so long as it isn't in the Mediter- ranean Sea for of annual ssment in 1932 Congres: That year, and the 1938 legal suspension ifes! with tk persuaded | 1 became . deep- | depression, 2 s wa authorize it reen professor. to more sub- | ¥ each ording to a Bowling in 1960. That's a long time ome from around that corner Farmers ave for pr ac to and including have a good ¥ the will ear wait ones up passed Religion at New York World’s Fair suspending requirement perity to ¢ Refugees from the bustle of the New York World’s Fair, reverent observers visit the Temple of Religion, where people of all races and creeds may enter to pray or meditate. A symbol of free worship, the temple is available for religious meetings, concerts and discussions, sonalities Until late today advérse aspects e strong, according to astrolog: The evening is subject to benefic nfluences helpful for conferences or public entertainments. Apprehension and uncertainty may assail the average mind. It is wise to finish whatever has been well begun. This is an unfortunate ime to postpone or to neglect pend- ‘ng matters. Girls should not make important plans for today, since disappoint- ments or frustrations are indicated. t is not promising for love affairs. The evening is propftious for neeting new acquaintances and for anquets or dinners. Distinguished nen and women will receive enthu- iastic acclaim The President and the Secretary )f State are subject to a configura- jon that presages access of fame or them as executives of the great- st of republics. International events are to solidi- y and to unite American opinion egarding government policies. Na- jonal sentiment is to support the dministration in courageous stands n grave issues. Quickening of in- erest in the United States regard- ng British affairs and leading per- is to have far :ffect before the end of the ye: s prophesied. Persons whose birthdate it is have he augury of a year of extraordin- ry events and exciting experiences "or women there may ‘be much leasure and travel Children born on bly will be Kindly 1 their attitude toward humanity hey are likely to be popular, suc- essful and exceedingly intelligent this day prob-| and sympathetic faster than by had been for twelve years a resident of Alaska and was at this time living in Juneau. The invention, which was expected to revolutionize the fish- ing industry, enabled three to operate a big purse seine boat where about eight men were needed before. The automatic apparatus was expected to let out and pull in the seine by power from the boat's engine, and would do the work much manual labor. Mrs. J. R. Willis addressed the |members of the Executive Committee of the Red Cross on the Northwest- ern Division conference which was previously held in Seattle. J. E Carthy Alameda Gastineau Me- the the Laurie, merchant at arrived in Juneau on and was staying at Hotel. A baby girl was born this morn- ing to Mrs. and Dr. L. O. Sloane at an Francisco, according to a tele- gram received by Dr. Sloane here. The manufacture of portable trap | houses constructed of wood had been wdded to Juneau’s industries by C. H. Boyles, of the Boyles Anchor Works William Garn and James Hewitt, who had previously been released | from the service, arrived from Fort | Seward and were enjoying a few days visiting with their parents in Douglas. Mrs. C. H. Passells left on the Al:l-‘ meda for Seattle where she was to spend the summer visiting her Weather: clear. Highest, 48; lowest, 37 SUNDAY, MAY 14, 1939 Benefic aspects rule today, ac ording to astrology. The planeta overnment favors prelates high in hurch affairs. Under this rule of the stars both he Protestant and Catholic cle! ill pursue positive methods in pro- scting their supporters from hos- ile forces. While the victims of persecutions n foreign lands must suffer greatly here are signs presaging speedy re- ef and readjustments Despite opposition on the part of nany Americans the United States s to be a haven for thousands of efugees. Indirect methods will oper- te slowly but surely for the op- ressed who seek new homes This is a favorable sway for or- anizing or promoting phile\nthrn-‘ jic and charitable movements. Re-| ief problems are to assume new hases which will require private s well as public attention Women should find this uspicious date for home ho ies Changes in vill have a far- nternational re nd of the summer, Persons whose birthdate it is have he augury of a year of progress and success. A busy and profitable twelve nonths may be expected. Many will enjoy travel Children born on ibly will be dynamic -ourageous in their opinions and xceedingly fortunate all through|. life, These subjects of Taurus have Venus their ruling planet and may be exceedingly artistic most pitali- Poland and Rumania aching effect upon ations before the it is prophesied this day prob- in character MONDAY, MAY 15, 1939 This is read as an unimportant| day in planetary direction, a time | of waiting and preparation. Under this planetary government ‘here may be an inclination toward fear and a tendency to look upon the dark side. The mind should be dis-| iplined by concentration on pres-| nt-day interests. ! Neptune is in an aspect supposed to aid secret machinations and sub- versive activity. Deceit and misrep- | resentation will be prevalent among selfish and ambitious women [ This is not a lucky day for seek- | ing support or influence from per-; sons who wield power. It is most | threatening to all who would pre- sent letters of introduction Banks and bankers are subject to a sway making for extreme caution. This is not a promising date for those who desire financial backing. The evening is fortunate for women and their social interests, and for girls who seek romance. | | | | vegetar| {Court for the First Divi: | Territory of Alaska, at Juneau. Eligible young men may be suscep- tible and sentimental Weddings today should be most happy since the stars presage love and loyalty through the years. Di- vorces are mot probable for those married under this rule of the stars. London astrologers see in the hor- oscope of Adolf Hitler threatening gns for the end of this year and the beginning of 1940. Ill health and a possible catastrophe are indicated according to this authority. Pe s whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of steady pro- gress. There may be puzzling events that preface much good fortune, hildren born on this day prob- will be independent and strongly individual. Many subjects of Taurus possess great courage and are natural leaders. They succeed in whatever they desire to achieve. (Copyright, 1939) VEGETARIANS TO PLAY SAFE LONDON, May The Vegetarian Society is working out a scheme to enable vegetarians who leave Lon- don in an emergency to stay in n households. The Minis- try of Health has agreed to the necessary transfers and a register of vegetarans will be prepared PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA, DIVISION NUMBER ONE, AT KETCHIKAN In the Matter June, 1939 Term of of the District on of the NOTICE 1S HEREBY GIVEN, | That pursuant to an Ordm of the Court dated April 26, 1939, a Regu- [lar June, 1939 Term of the United | |States District Court for the Firsy happiness.” Division of the Territory of Alaska, will be held in the courtroom of the | Federal Building at Juneau, Alaska, | beginning at the hour of 2 o'clock in the afternoon of Monday, June 5th, 1939. In witness whereof I have here- ' unte set my hand and caused the men | the Regular ' ions emd best wishes today, ‘heir virthday annive.sar~ .o (e follow- ng: MAY 13 J. B. Burford John McLoughlin Roscoe M. Laughlin Edwin P. Pond A. C. Thane Mrs. Sigurd Fause Julia Terhune MAY 14 D. L. MacKinnon Gus Oslund Lee Lu Frank Henderson Patsy Fleek ETIQUETTE ByRcb:rluLcl when proves Q. What should one do focod taken into the mouth too hot to swallow? | A. Take wallow of cold water {but on no account spit out the hot | food or even remove it with the for lor napkin. | Q Isn't it | other person? ‘ A. Yes; it \or_\' annoying. Q. What color paper should used for social correspondence? A. Plain white or ivory pre- ferred rude to stare at an- is not only rude but be son. | ‘ LOOK and LEARN | By A. c Gordon | American promin- 1. Who painter of ence? 2 was the first international What kind of pavement is used on the Indianapolis speedwas 3. What is the definition of the printer’s term “stet”? | What Persian general was de- feated at Hellespont by the Greeks? 5 at is the chief seaport of | Scotland? ANSWE! 1. Benjamin West Brick. Let it stand Xerxes, Aberdeen. -+ northern S (1738-1820) ll\ LESS ()NS N ENGLISH * A (D 5 g L. odwn Words Often Misused: Do not say, “I called Tuesday to see him.” v, “I called on Tuesday to see him.” Often Mispronounced: Gladiolus Pronounce glad-i-o-lus, i as in it, accent third syllable; or a-di-o- | lus, di as die; accent second syllable. | Often Misspelled: Soubrette. Ob- serve the ou and the ette. Synonyms: Rebuke (noun), re-| proof, reprimand, correction, scold- ing | Word Study: “Use word lhx'('ri times and it is yqurs.” Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering | one word each day. Toda word: | | Apocalypse; anything viewed as a | prophetic revelation; any disclosure. | (Pronounce a-pok-a-lips, both a’s| as in ask- unstressed, o as in of, ac- i cent second syllable). “Such an apo- jcalypse would surprise the whole! | world.” a nth e s GO DR. STEVE SAYS Comfortable feet are the key to Valentine Building adv. 1 phone 648 WANT seal of the above entitled court to' be affixed at Ketchikan, day of April, 1939. Clerk of U. S. District Court. ROBERT E. COUGHLIN, Publication dates, April 29, May 6- | 13-20, 1939. The B. M. Behrends Bank Juneau, Alaska COMMERCIAL and SA VINGS Resources Over Two and One-Half Million Dollars this. 26th | TO SELL WANT TO BUY 9 USETHE “WANT” ADS Professional Fraternal Societies Gastineau Channel ' I Directory [Directory_ [ Drs. Kaser and | Freeburger DENTISTS omgren Building PHONE 56 B. P. 0. ELKS meet every Wednesday at 8 p. m. Visiting brothers welcome. H. C. RED- MAN, Exalted Ruler; M. H. SIDES, Secretary. IS RSN NS S v 5 MOUNT JUNEAU LODGE NO. 142 / Second and fourth ~— Mondas of each month W in Scottish Rite Temple ’A beginning at 7:30 p. m. “HAS. W. HAWKES- WORTH, Worshipful Master; JAMES W. LEIVERS, Secretary. GuySmith| DRUGS | | | | PUROLA REMEDIES ‘ PRESCRIPTIONS CARE- | | Dr. A. W. Stewart DENTIST Hours 9 a.”2. to 6 p.m. SEWARD BUILDING Office Phone 469 CHIROPRACTOR '_f)fiudson Whittier 1 Drugless Physician Office hours: 10-12, 1-5, 7-9 Rooms 2-3-4, Triangle £ ig. i el 75 e Dr. John H. Geyer || DENTIST Room 9--Valentine Bldg. ! PHONE 1762 Hours: 9 am. to 6 pm. FULLY COMPOUNDED Next Coliseum PHONE 97—TFree Delivery [ A S | Front Street o "Tomorrow’s Styles Today” Jlalygrsend Juneau s Own Store "DR.H.VANCE || OSTEOPATH Consultation and examinaton free. Hours 10 to 12; 1 to 5; 7 to 9:30 by appointment. Gastineau Hotel Annex South Franklin St. Phone 177 — ey | ROBERT SIMPSON, OPT. D. Graduate Los Angeles College of Obtometry and Opthalmology Glasses Fitted Lenses Ground | SRR "The Rexall Stcre” Your Reliable Fharmacists Butler-Mauro —_— The Charles W. Carter | Mortuary PFourth ahd Franklin Sts. PHONE 136 Have Your Eyes Examined by .| Dr Rae L. 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