The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, August 19, 1939, Page 4

"4 Dail y Alaska Empire Published every evening except Sunday by the EMPIRE PRINTING COMPANY HELEN TROY BENDER I R. L BERNARD - - Second and Main - President 1 Business Manager Alaska. Butered In the Post Office in Juneau as Second Class Matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Dellvered by carrier in Juneau and Douglas for §1.25 per month. By mail. postage paid, at following rates One year, in advance, § months, in advance, $6.00 one month, in advance, §1.25 Bubscribers will confer a fav the Business Offfce of any f livery of their papers. Telephones: News Office, 602 if they will promptly notify or irregularity in the de- Business Office, 374. MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS. The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it or mot otherwise credited this paper and also the local published herein news ALASEA CIRCULATION GUARANTEED THAN THAT OF ANY OTHER P GEORGE D CLOSI tives, with o s n New York and Boston paper Representa- Angeles, Portland, gton, 1011 Gilbert A SEATTLE REP American Bank Build ENTATIVE FIGHTING A DEADLY FOE the Division of Communicable Disease Control of the | Territorial Department of Health shows 208 cases of syphilis reported in the Territory 2ast year. For every one reported there is believed to be another unre- ported. This would make Alaska’s rate about 700 per 100,000 population, or about the same as the national rate There need not be any ritory or the nation. A vigorous public health attack on the problem t year in Alaska 4,400 am- pules of arsenical preparations, 2,519 vials of bismuth 27,150 five-grain tablets of sulfani- free for the treatment of syphilis, either in the Ter- has been started here. preparations a lamide were distributed venereal diseases. for the people,” Surgeon General Thomas Parran sa “But what public health can do for the people today, it must do with them, not for them.” With the cooperation of the people, within a very few years syphilis would cease to be a deadly menace in this country. Espionage in France (Cincinnati Enquirer) France has the best a Unli has an unbroken technical d Unlike the British Army, it is thoroughly democratic. Yet it is not entangled in politics. And, profiting from the errors of 1870 and 1914, it has developed behind Of this, German Reichswehr, it my in the world th there is no doubt fense of 1870 or the relentless and wasteful attack of 1914 Yet such an army will be gravely handicapped if the government above it is penetrated by espionage. There are ugly reports just now which indicate a tre- mendous struggle between the French General Staff on the one side and various groups, including parts of the government on the other. Arrest of a few Nazi agents and two French newspapermen are but a faint hint of the extent to which German money and propa- ganda have cut into the ranks of French political life with & campaign of defeatism. Just as Bismarck insured victory in 1870 by send- ing 30,000 spies into France to sow disorder, sedition There is a adow on the land, on our United : and confusion behind the lines, so the u alec States (in Alaska) more than on almost any espionage machine of a new Germany is prepari other. fatal t from within the French state. There 2d of any A8re rumors the Genera Staff will go to stic lengtl ” to expose the network of pro-German intrigue whict serious d e LR vl reaches even into the cabinet. Bt 98 i Premier Daladier’s position is a tragic one. He ha culosis UMES jnsured his leadership for two more years by a decree typho to extend the life of Parliament. Yet if he accedes 1t to the demands of his General Staff and exposes the bl es of syp corruption reaching into his official family, he may that Inexcusab! problems in r know how to be rid of it The public health attack on syphil that on any other commu able d be made by the health officer alone, as in the eradi- cation of typhoid fever, smallpox and diphtheria. The contact which causes syphilis cannot be prevented; to exterminate; immuni- ine is impossible. It working but we rs from nnot there is no intermediate zation will not q cannot be made by any grou ~“mlone. ~~ . The attack cannot be made even by the medical profession alene. Law enforcement officers engaged in the suppression of prostitution, educators con- cerned with the sex education of children, agencies providing substitutive recreational activities, the clergy all have their part, Slowly people are beginning to learn that in many cases there need be no more disgrace attached to the victim of syphilis than to the victim of tuberculosis which also required intimate association for its spread. Wherever we find a nation that has learned this lesson in whole or in part—where they are not afraid to look for syphilis and to treat it where it is found—there we find the disease is steadily decreasing. In England the syphilis rate has declined by more than one half since 1920. In Denmark the rate has dropped almost 85 percent since 1919. In Sweden the syphilis rate has fallen about 94 percent since 1920 and syphilis is no longer an important health problem. How about the United States? There is reason to believe that if the acute cases were counted as accurately as cases of smallpox are counted we should find more syphilis than measles. the heart disease suffered by work AT ) of experts ir percent of all insanity is attributed to syphilis. It il a look behind the phrase “and they lived g . ; happily ever after.” We can welcome stories like the is the chief cause of stilloirths and for the deaths of| )\ %y " connes” and the previous report that the many infants in the first weeks of life. It is & DA~ pychecs was suffering slightly from rheumatism, be- | tional disgrace that 60,000 children a year are bOn|cayse we think it's a good thing for romantic couples with congenital syphilis. to be reminded that fairy tales and romantic fiction And how about Alaska? The annual report of don't resemble real life. Dicator’s Daughter on It is responsible for | 160,000 people in this| country every year and for the death of 40,000. Ten be carried dow th the whirlw On the other hand, if he cts his cabinet " members and lesser figures, the danger to France will be increasingly great. There is also the possibility ral Staff will force his hand by making Tests on its own initiative. In that ca: r will su be discredited p dilemma is made doubly difficult because ex- e of treason within his own government would entail a period of tension and immol . just at time when Germany is believed to be prepared to strike against Poland. Thus a decision to air the Ge! eral Staff’s accusations might play directly into the hands of the Berlin Government, waiting patiently for an advantageous moment Just as much as the outcome of the Anglo-Russian negotiations, the resolution. of this potential crisis in France may determine the shape of great events in Europe in a critical summer. Ger who! Dalad pos a To Be Continued (Philadelphia Record) The great advantage the prince and princess of fairy tales had over present-day royalty is that when the prince carried off the princess, nobody ever heard of them again. They were left to live happilly ever after, with no sequels telling of house hunting and shopping tours. But the Duke and Duchess of Windsor are not characters in fairy tales, as we are reminded again by reports from Cannes. Annoyed by sightseers, brought by tourist agencies at $1.50 a head, the Duke appealed to French authorities for privacy. The Duke explained that they didn't like to be stared at while they swam and sun-bathed in their private pool The French authorities dodged the issue with the general, and not too true statement, that the Mediterranean belongs to everyone.” This statement probably news to Mussolini and certainly to Great Britain, but the Duke had to be satisfied with a canvas screen to shut off the view from excursion boats that operated with the temerity of “pirate sub- marines.” On the whole, we think the Duke and Duchess are doing a pretty good job of doing the impossible Visit | Held in Slaying’ 7 | Those Leonard Nugent Woroscope “The stars incline but do not compel” | SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 1939 Benefic aspects rule today after i“"‘ early morning hours. The con- | figuration is favorable to ‘the guid- |ance of the churches. Campaigns to bring the ‘people into closer relations with religious THE.DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 1939, YEARS AGO From THE EMPIRE [2 AUGUST 19, 1919 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Vucetich of ‘An(‘horngt‘, who had been in Ju- neau for a week, sailed on the Ala- meda for the south where Mr. Vu- cetich, who was associated with the Bank of Anchorage, was enroute to Washington, D. C,, to ask the help |of the Government in establishing {an Export and Import Corporation “Public health used to be a matter of doing things elopment over 60 years. the superb Maginot line a wiser strategy than the de- \ ¢ Personeus’ Honored Pictured in New York Felony Court, |to establish trade between the new country of Yugoslavia and the Unit- ed States. |organizations will multiply through {the winter when a leader of great power will rise among Protestants. Love affairs come under a sinis- | ter direction today. There may be serious differences of opinion re- garding life plans and guilding am- Arthur Reindeau, foreman of the Chichagof mine, arrived in town enroute to Rolling Bay, Wash., on bitions. Broken pledges aré indi- a vacation trip. cated | P Summer romances may reach a| The little daughter of Mr. and climax wunder this configuration | Mrs. John Lund was christened and which brings out hidden impulses received the name of Marguerite and reveals secret faults, Selfishness Virginia. | may be discerned in heroes and he- | roines of many a moaqnlight outing.{ I. C. Loos, an instructor in the The stars stimulate interest in reading. Books on serious subjects, especially those devoted to eco- | | nomics and finance, will be in de-‘ mand. The evening is favorable to recre- ations that appeal to mind and heart. Music is subject to promis- ing planetary influences that pres- age a great demand for martial airs. Patriotism will be preached by church and state. As subversive teachings are carried on under cover, love of country will blaze anew among young and old. Women come under a harmonious influence of the stars this evening. | —_— Many girls will receive wise guidance| James T. Barren, T. M. Fitz- concerning the best way to serve the | patrick and Mrs. Fitzpatrick with eneral good. Need of public serv-|their son, James Barron Fitzpatrick ice will be emphasized before the ' arrived in Juneau from Funter Bay yvear ends. !in order that little Barron Fitz- Persons whose birthdate it is have | patrick might receive medical treat- the augury of a year of energetic | ment, work along ambitious lines. Both | men and women will be active in| Weather: practical ways. Elders will be help- ! rain. ful. Children born on this day prob- ably will be inclihed to be selfish in seeking to fulfill their ideals. Many of these subjects of Leo have Virgo traits for they are on the cusp of Leo and Virgo. | Salem Indian school at Chemawa, Ore., was in Juneau, on a visit. About 30.ex-service men signified | their desire to have a post of the ! American Legion established here at a meeting held in Major H. C. DeVighne’s office. Though it was not definitely decided, the Juneau chapter was suggested to be named the Bradford Post, in honor of Lieut. Alford J. Bradford, who was killed in France a year previous, in the aviation corps. Lieut. Bradford was associated in Juneau with the General Land Office. Highest 54; lowest 51; gl Lol o ‘ Last Night at Party Last evening, the Rev. Charles C. Personeus and famaily, who are | leaving Juneau soon for the States, | were feted at a farewell party at | the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E | Click. Games were played and a purse was presented to express gratitude lfm' their services during the past | 22 years in Juneau. After the pre- | sentation of the gift, refreshments were served. present include Mr. and Mrs. Zarek, Mr. and Mrs. Schlegel, | Mr. and Mrs. Amundson, Mr. Bur- [ - e | ~ STABILIZATION MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 1939 ‘ Mingled good and evil are pres- —_— aged in the horoscope for today, ac- H H corcing to astrolosy. The mornimg| INIFA P. R. A. Confract in| may be confusing since the mind is H likely 1o aistrust the prompeings o \WeEK for Juneau Firm intuition. | : There is a sign encouraging fore- | —erghi Gets One sight. To those who have the cour- | age of their convictions the clear| The R. J. Sommers Construction | vision prevalent under this config- Company, for the third day in a| uration will promote their best in-|row, was low bidder today on a Pub- terests but timid souls will muff lic Roads Administration contract.| good opportunities. The Juneau firm submitted a bid of | In this first quarter of the Moon | $50,189.34 on stabilization of 3.005] there is ‘a forecast of naval move- | miles of the Tongass Highway from ments. Many persons wil seek haven | Ketchikan to Bugge Bay. in this country, Other bidders were: L. J. Dowell, Governmental changes “are. indi- Seattle, $58.407; C. R. Wright, Se- cated by the stars, but they Wwill be attle, $66,321; and R. H. Stock, Sew- in quarters generally not watched ard, $75,240. The engineer's esti- by the vigilant. Death will add to|mate was $46,705.34. the difficulties of those whg, guide! The office here has recommended | the ship of state as it will Temove to Washington headquarters that | more than one leader of experience | the contract be awarded to the Som- | and judgment. | mers firm. The work to be done is| _This is an auspicious date for be-|a cheap type of paving, which if it | ginning ocean journeys. Visits from | works satisfactorily at Ketchikan, European statesmen are forecast. will be applied to the Glacier High- | Both the Atlantic and the Pacific |way here. l‘will_ be scenes of important inter- Wrangell Project national incidents. | The C. R. Wright Construction This is an unlucky date for love |Company of Seattle, was low bidder | affairs. Economic obstacles may|on resurfacing of 5.249 miles of the seem insurmountable to accepted | Wrangell-Shoemaker Bay section of suitors. Under this direction -of the|the Wrangell Highway, submitting stars common sense overcomes ro- a bid of $17,710. mance. Other bidders were Seims-Spo- | Engineers are fortunate today, for | kane, of Spokane, $18249; R. H. they will be in great demand in a|Stock, Seward, $19,200, and R. J. season often dull. Through the win- | Sommers, Juneau, $20,490. The en- ter as well as the autumn there gineer’s estimate was $17,325. should be increased employment. Bids will be opened Wednesday Relief problems are to- become|on grading and resurfacing three more difficult as the autumn ad-|miles of the Craig-Klawock highway vances. The seers warn of riots and |and Thursday on the Eagle River movements that are revolutionary in | flat bridge reconstruction contract. their potentialities. The Sommers company was low Persons whose birthdate it is have | bidder this week on the Juneau the _augury of a very lucky year,!vquipmem depot of the P.R.A. and | Subjects of this sign of Leg should |on the Salmon Creek cutoff job. gain in business or professional e e+ iR standing. Girls will be promoted in | their work. eremered ™ DEPUTY IS GOING T0 Children born on this day prob- | ably will be high-spirited, clever in- | HA'"ES: (OMPA"|0“ | dividual and talented. These persons | on the cusp of Leo and Vir;» ma ,'I I" BOTH DIRE(IIO"S | be arrogant in exploiting their own special gifts. | Deputy U. S. Marshal William ; (Copyright, 1939) | Markle left on the Alaska this af- | ternoon for Haines. He will return Anna Klanotte, Native girl, to her parents there. Anna came here this week with intentions of marrying a Hoonah man, but was found to be only 14 years old. William Dent, Chilkoot Barracks soldier charged with rape, will be brought here by Markle on his re- turn trip. ... Divorces were granted in District Court today to Frances C. from Thomas Arthur Jones and to Ro- sanna A. from Peter N. Schneider. Neither case was contested. ‘The Court discharged Lafay Wea- | ridge, Mr. John Conn, Mrs, Bol-|Ver as a bankrupt. ling, Mrs. Cameron, Mrs. Houk, Mrs. 3 o RS i | Henrickson, Mrs, Femmer, Mrs.] HAPPY DAYS ARE HERFE AGAIN Mike'’s Place Opens White, Mr. Grasty, Mrs. Costigan, Its CocktaiIlBBr Tonight in | Mrs. Kruger, Peggy Houk, Jean Senora itamon Brea Messina is shown with her husband, Dr. Messina, as they arrived in Miami, Fla., by clipper plane, enroute to the New York Warld's Fair. Senors Messina is a daughter of General Rafael Trujillo, i and current strong man of the Dominican Republic, Leonard Nugent, 20, was held in the holdup-slaying of Isadore Cohen. Police say Nugent, a printer’s devil, tired of his job and tried to get richi quickly by robbery. Just before he was caught, he shot his sweetheart, Betty Collins, in the face, acciden- > | Johnson, John Houk, Eddie Hughes, | Phyllis Cameron, Stella Barnesson, | nesson, Margaret Femmer, | Allen, Don Williams, Helen Miller: 8, - Ivor Conn, Lillian Lehto, May Bar- Byron rson, Bill Youngs, Gus Jacobson 1 Lula Douglas. adv. .- ‘Temperatures at the equatorial zone of Mars fall rapidly in the afternoon, dropping from 50 de- grees at noon to freezing at sun- set. . - SHHappy PBirthday The Empire extends congratula- tions and Lest wishes i hday anniverii,, to the, Toi- AUGUST 19 Warren Geddes Carl Weidman Florence Rutherfora Andrew Dudueff M. Agatha Graves Josephine Scule Marjorie Anr ‘rhompson Gilbert Moi Paul Johnsen virgil O. Mount Mrs. C. W. Wright AUGUST 20 Ann Early Smith Henry Harmon Hazel May Fields Ove Hansen Bob Keaton Mrs. L. C. Neiderhelman Bernard Aikens Eske Eskesen MODERN ETIQUETTE * ! By Roberta Lee Q. What should one say in con- gratulating a bridal couple? A. This depends entirely upon how well one knows the bride or bridegroom. Remember that it is a breach of etiquette to congratulate the bride on getting a husband. Q. What is a good toast to offer to a guest of honor? A. “Here's to our guest of honor. He deserves what he gets, and may he always get what he deserves.” Q. When cutting meat on the plate, should the end of the knife | handle be visible? A. No; the handle of the knife should be concealed in the palm. DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH * By W. L. Gordon Words Often Misused: Do not say, “They lived near-by the city.” Near- by is colloquial. Say, “They lived near the city.” Often Mispronounced: Semi (pre- fix). Pronounce sem-i, e as in men, i as in it, not as in ice. Often Misspelled: Noticeable; the e following the c is retained. Synonyms: Umpire, referee, biter, arbitrator. Word Study: “Use a word three times and it is yours.” Let us in- ar- | crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word: Lachrymose, or lacrymose; shedding tears; tearful. (Pronounce lak-ri- mos, a as in lack, i as in it, o as in no, accent first syllable). “He be- came tired of her lachrymose com- plaining.” LOOK and LEARN # By A. C. Gordon 1. Who said, ready, Gridley”? 2. May a convict be drafted for service in time of war? 3. Who is the present ruler of the Netherlands? 4. How many full there in one year? “You may fire when moons are Battle of Manila Bay. 2. Yes. 3. Queen Wilhelmina. 4. Thirteen. 5. Cuba. e HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN Mike’s Place Opens Its Cocktail Bar Tonight in Douglas. adv. -, The Book ALASKA, Revised and Enlarged, Now On Sale; $1.00. B Empire Want Ads Bring Results. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That George Danner, administrator of the estate of James Ingles, de- ceased, has filed his final account and report of his administration of said estate, and his petition for dis- tribution of the residue thereof, in the United States Commissioner’s Court for Juneau Precinct, at Ju- neau, Alaska; that 10 o'clock a.m. on October 14, 1939, has been fixed as the time and said Commission- er's Court the place for hearing same; and that all persons inter- ested therein are hereby notified to appear at said time and place and file their objections, if any, to said final account and petition for settlement and distribution thereof. Dated: Juneau, Alaska, August 12, 1939, GEORGE DANNER, Administrator. HOWARD D. STABLER, Shattuck Building, Attorney for Administrator. Publication dates, Aug. 12-19-26, Sept. 2, 1939, r-day, their| 5. From where does the world'sY greatest supply of sugar come? ANSWERS 1. Commodore Dewey, at the Drs. Kaser and Freeburger DENTISTS | Plomgren Building PHONE 56 ] Pr. A. W. Stewart DENTIS . Fows 9 a.m. to 6 pm. EEWARD BUILDING Office Phone 469 — [ Dr. Judson Whitt T CHIROPR:CTOR Drugless Physician Off\ @ Fours: 10-12, 1-5, 7-) Rooms 2: Triangle B ig. PHONE 667 —— | Dr. John H. Geyer | Room: 9—Valentine Bldg. FPHONE 763 Hours: 9 am, to 6 pm, DR. H. VANCE LETEOPATH 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 X—_-—_—' ROBERT SIMPSON, OPT. D. Graduate Los Angeles College of Optometry and Opthalmology Casses Fitted Lenses Ground G o 5 The Charles W. Carter Mortuary Fourth and Franklin Sts. 4 PHONE 136 Have Your Eyes Examined by Dr. Rae L. Carlson OPTOMETRIST Blomgren Bldg.——2nd Floor Front Street————Phone 636 THRIFT C0-0P Phone 767 Phone Groceries DR — B e - New England Maple Syrup and a variety of other Natural Foods. Health Foods Center Krafft Building—2nd Floor 204 FRANKLIN ST. FINE Watch und Jewelry Repairing at very reasonable rates PAUL BLOEDHORN 8. FRANKLIN (it . Phone 221 Alice Clark Peter Pan Beauty Shoppe Superior Beauty Service Second Floor JUNEAU Triangle Bldg. ALASKA L. C. SMITH and CORONA TYPEWRITERS Sold and Serviced by J. B. Burford & Co. “Our Doorstep Is Worn by Satisfied Customers” Juneau Melody House Music and Electric Appliances (Next Irvimg's Market) Front Street Phone 65 Professional Fraternal Societies Gastineau Channel B P. 0. FLKS mewt every second and fourth Wednesday at 8 p. m. Visiting brothers wel~ come. H. C. REDMAN, Exalted Ruler; M. H. SIDES, iy T ey 1 MO . JUNEAU LODGE NO. 142 Second and fourth Mondey of each month > in Sccttish Rite Templa A beginning at 7:30 p. m. THAS. W. HAWKES- WORTH, Worshipful Master; JAMES W. LEIVERS, Secetary. (GuySmith| DRUGS PUROLA REMEDIES PRESCRIPTIONS CARE- FULLY COMPOUNDED Front Street Next Coliseum PHONE 97—Fres Delivery s "Tomorrow’s Styles Today" Juneau's Own Store "The Rexall Stcre” Your Reliable Fharmacists Butler-Mauro H. S. GRAVES *“The Clothing Man” HOME OF HART SCHAFFNER & MARX CLOTHING [ Gastineau Motor | Service PHONE 727 GENERAL AUTO REPAIRING Gas—Oil—Storage HARRY RACE DRUGGIST “The Squibh | Btores of Alaska” “The Store for Men” SABIN’S Front St—Triangle Bldg. LUNCHEON SPECIALTIES ————————— Krafft’s Mnfg. & Building Co., Ine. CABINET WORK—GLASS PHONE 62 TELEPHONE-—S5! COMMERCIAL AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS CAPITAL—$50,000 SURPLUS—$100.000 29 PAID ON SAVINGS . SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES First National Bank JUNEAU-— ALASKA .