The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, April 3, 1940, Page 4

4 _Dail y Alaska Empire pt Sunday by the evenin Published _ever. MPIRE PRINTI NY Sacon i Main S Alaska. : HELEN TROY BE Prestdent R. L. BERNARD Manager Entered in Post Of Matter ACYIVE | =1 e ac SUBSCRIPTION Dellvered by carrier in Juncau and By postage ¥ at n advance, $12.00 wiag rates One yes one month, in advance Bubscribers will cc 8 y will promptly notity the Business Office of fa B e livery of their paper Telephones: News Office, 602 MEMBER OF ASSOCL The Associated e ) republication of all Otherwise credited in thls paper an published herein. ATED PR e to the use for it or not e local news ews dispatche A®ANTEED TO BE LARGER NY OTHER PUBLICATION 1 Newspaper Representa- Lo« Angeles, Portland, GRORGE I tives. with offices in Beattle, Chicazc, New Yo be~ A. Wellington, 1011 SEATTLE REPRESENTA American Bank Bullding THE ELECTION Juneau's ike the pre City adminis- tration. By decisi hey e returned to office Mayor Harry I Imen Ralph Beistline, G. En Krause d y Lea. Juneau's vouer o ordered change in the School B ar the most spirited race of the i Grover Winn Tobey give rea. by some 50 vote: Winr been a member of the Board for 25 year H an on a plat- form of paying off school inde ine We shall see, Juneau's voters gave the Council a clear man- date to set the clocks an hour ahead r April 30. Douglas voted the way, so Gastineau C: time after the end of the month will he t as Seattle’s and Ketchikan' Of cour Council is not ordered to set the clo 200 votes in e ahead. But pro- with a majority of favor of the posal, there is little doubt the change 1,400, wa lale 1t is The total vote small fie an indication that the people of vitally concerned with what goes. on in the v local govrnment THE WAR REPORT ON British war policy led by the Prime Minister and the mil rations, is one of slow, methodical blockade and cautious, gradual efforts to extend A control over the North Sea. Many America and apparently some high officials in e interprete this sluggish policy to a lack of willingness to make war. In the few weeks Mr. Chamberlain’s words and the bombing raids of the Royal Air Force have combined to give the lie to such suspicions. “We intend to fight,” the Minister said. And in those four he any trial balloon for an armistice ctaters may have been preparing. But Mr n also made it plain | that he is not to be d into any adventures.” And this is the clue to Britain's military policy. The Allies have the morale, the food supply, the economic res and the sea power to wait. | The new view of Allied pol iamentary of to be opin ers do not slockade el land s for $1.25 per month. | (1. ths, n advance, $6.00; | ate Finr German Allies and whether lish people. 1 research of our own Britannica, we African tribesman, tribes in Kenya, would bring a a poliu point out, that nel of the useful people. census information Many of our gravest national problems are tied income—of the approach those prob- lems scientifically unless we have actual income in- 8 at present from oup that files income tax returns. If Senator Tobey will come down from his totem book with him, the will be made. ' yp income—or > considering the American for the pole and Domesday census will proceed Among the subjec to enter the Olympic hold them this summer, and France has began If the British and the Germans don't look olt this tit-for-tat air raiding will get the war started vet. of THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 1940. T o ) ) ) . i 20 YEARS AGO e ety s b, | This has been made more difficult by the Russo- and the drift of Itaiy toward a pro- It remains to be seen how the with S two democratic cabinets dom- nated by men well past middle age can bring them- invention of offensive operations when a reasonable prospect If We Must Be Historical— uiiaaelpnia Record) Senator Tobey has compared the current census with William the Conqueror’s Domesday Book, which, was made for the purpose of telling the much more he could steal from the Eng- At the same time, Senator Tobey keeps personal J the census questions. If Senator Tobey can drag the Domesday book nto a political argument, we can do a little histori- Going no further than the that primitive people have always objected More significantly, persons anxious vade taxes have often stirred up this superstiti- s resistance for their own purposes. We would not dream of comparing Senator Tobey ‘We merely note that in vhen an attempt was made to take a census it was discovered that tives had a taboo against counting themselves s or their cattle. the Middle Ages there was a strong feeling calamity. In the 1 Empire, the pagans held purification cere- after the pollution of a census taking. member of objected to a census on the ground that > followed by “some great public misfor- epidemical disaster.” bt an anthropologist would find Senator objections familiar and it that would sound rather odd in privacy of citizens learn the English House would be able with pass lack of can't obtainable not discussed in polite cir- cles in Moscow is what became of the People’s gov- ernment of Finland which held forth on the Karelian Isthmus under the protection of Russian bayonets. The United States has announced its intention | games if Finland Maybe the Finns are wait- ing to inquire of Sweden if she will permit visitors | to cross her territor: enroute. FOLDERS . . . STATIONERY . .. TAGS . . . POSTERS . . . CARDS . . . INDEXES . . . LEDGERS _ Phone 374 for Estimates Daily Alaska Empire N old printer A once said: Our duty is to make the printed word speak great truths more clearly!” This is our ideal. We have built our business on hon- est, efficient orafts- manship which makes no compromise with half truths, prosecution is not one The risks are too All that the cabinet strength and solidarity of French in support of the war to its logical con- strides toward the same patience used to overcome the resistance that a census can be a very For instance, our present immigration is based upon the national origins of the American such a law without the war appreciable ¢ ¢ il New York made fun of of events in France bears out this|the new women's hats the other day and thereby g M. Daladier's resignation ruled himself out as a presidential possibility. The one question the French and British lead-| answer is the perennial one respecting| the possibility of waging war indefinitely by passive is making such with her Russian and Balkan hinter- that it is becoming ever more doubtful whether Allies can win without extending themselves even decides to | | The rate of matrimony in Germany, England, increased sharply since it's also had an effect upon the number of cases of flat feet. came in response to a widespread popular and par-\{---«-—v-n--—..-»-.-,.. demand for more energetic ] like Chamberlain, into adventures Western Front. HOROSCOPE | % U “The stars incline i | but do not compel” \ THURSDAY, APRIL 4 Benefic aspects rule today. It is favorable to logic and te systematic procedure. Merchants, bankers and lawyers should profit. Rumor may retard commercial traffic. Good news will stimulate trade. Heart and Home: The omen of the stars is amenable to household repairs and improvements, also gar- dening. Interest in the home will be intensified as contrasts with con- ditions in other parts of the world inspire Americans to cherish and enrich their many native advant- ages. Architects, interior decorators and furniture dealers will have a busy season. Business Affairs: Floods will bring losses again in certain parts of the country, but farmers have the fore- cast of a season that assures sub- stantial profits. realize large gains. to multiply amazingly this year in which scientists and mechanical geniuses will find inspiration. National Issues: Training of youth is to engage unusual atten- tion this spring when boys will be mobilized for summer camps and girls will be encouraged to train as nurses, laboratory assistants' and even mechanics. Preparation for war emergency will accompany protests for peace abroad and nutrality at home. Isolation is to be preached more and more with uncertain suc- cess. International Affairs: British war problems are to become more and more complimented as India devel- ops strength in strife for independ- ence. Heavy mortality among wo- men and children in India is prog- nosticated. An earthquake will do great damage. Communism will gain in its world campaign to under- mine established government. Persons whose birthdate it is hav the augury of a happy year. For the young romance is indicated. Young and old will be tempted to be ex- travagant. Children born on this day prob- | ably will be vigorous and energetic The subjects of Aries are cheerful, wholesome and well-balanced. Many have marked musical talent. (Copyright, 190) | HAPPY BIRTHDAY | & oo e e o . The Empire extends congratula- tions and best wishes today, their | | Thane for a farewell party in honor of Miss Emma Hopkins. from i THE EMPIRE APRIL 3, 1920 J. L. McPherson, Manager of the Alaska Bureau of the Seattle | Chamber of Commerce, who spoke before the Chamber at a luncheon urged that united support be given legislation to permit the Territory of Alaska to be the administrator of her own affairs. The big fire truck of the Juneau Fire Department and the Mc- |n the Juneau Lumber Mills. | trucks, but no one was injured. The tender Excursion for the Libby, McNeill and Libby cannery at | Millan Brothes' delivery car were in collision the previous night down Considerable damage was done to both | | Taku Harbor arrived in port for supplies to be taken to the plant. The power schooner Joseph Pulitzer arrived in port on her way from Portland, Oregon, to Seward, where she was to supercede the gasboat Eloise on the Westward Alaska mail run | The class of the eighth grade gathered at the home of Steve Early at Mrs. E. G. Keeney accepted a position as instructor of the school at | New industries will | Perseverance and entered upon her duties. Inventions are | there, had accepted a position in Douglas. Miss Lowe, former teacher C. G. Titus, former superintendent of the Jualin mine, left on the Admiral Evans for a business trip to San Francisco. | Weather Highest, 20; lowest, 18; cloudy. E Daily Lessons in English %/ 1. corpon o - 2 ) ) - 2 2 WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: Do not say, “We must face the music. !T!nc is slang. Say, “We must confront the consequences.” OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: Chasten. in ACE. OFTEN MISSELLED: Physique. fi-zeek, I as in IT, accent last syllable. SYNONYMS: Unreserved, frank, candid, communicative, plain-spoken. ! WORD STUDY: “Use a word three times and it is yours.” Let us| increase our vocabularly by mastering one word each day. Today’s word: | INVIGORATE; to give life, or energy, to. ’g MODERN ETIQUETTE * poerTa LEE Pronounce chas-n, A as Obesrve the vowels. Pronounce “There is something in the Roberts. Q. TIs a husband supposed to give his wife a gift on each wedding aniversary? A. Yes If he membered her on her birthday and Christmas before they were married, why shouldn't the same thoughtfulness prevail? The gift need not be costly. Q. When serving a buffet supper, where should the silver and napkins be placed? A. It is more convenient to place them where they are to be picked up last. Q. TIs it proper to begin an introduction with the phras make you acquainted with A. No. Avoid this phrase. “I want to birthday anniversary, 10 the FOl-' e mm: oo e .o oo o .- .._‘...‘...i. lowing : | Lt | APRIL 3. | H. M. Hollmann I Armond R. Duncan | Mrs. Guy Smith Henry G. Davidson Eleanor Millard Lee Quong Gene W. Rhode | David Sperling | Mrs. Victor Crondahl Christie Crondahl - -ee - ! Legion Aux. Makes | Plans for Events 0f Coming Weeks Coming events were planned by | members of the American Legion | Auxiliary at a meeting held last night in the Dugout. Mrs. Katherine Davenport, chair- | man of the Child Welfare Com- | mittee, announced that Miss Magn- hild Oygard of the Territorial Health Department, will show mov- les at the April 16 meeting. An| initiation has also been scheduled | for the evening, with Mesdames Katherine Davenport, Ray Peter- man, Waino Hendrickson and Os- car Olson in charge of arrange-| ments for the social part of the affair. A public card party has been scheduled for the evening of April 13, with Mrs. Ray Peterman in charge of plans, It was also announced that the Auxiliary will again sponsor their annual May Day dance, with Mrs, W. O. Johnson heading the com- mittee on arrangements. An Evin- rude, simplex starter, outboard mo- tor, will be given away at the af- fair. In charge of the award are Mrs. Eve-Ann Jenson and Mrs. Florence Mutch. CANNING COMPANY QUALIFIES UNDER TERRITORIAL LAW The Bellingham Canning Com- pany, a Washington corporation, has qualified under the laws of Alaska to operate in the Territory. The firm’'s papers filed with the Territorial Auditor name Lester O. Gore of Ketchikan as Alaska agent. Officers of the company are R. A. Walsh, President; Jeanice M. Welsh, Secretary-Treasurer, and E. T. Eveleigh, Vice-President. The firm’s cannery is at Klawock. Townsendites Hold Regular Session oo — o o =~ =] = =9 — ™ > = 23 o [op] =] =>] =} =] Z IS, 1. What is the estimated age of the earth? 2. In what famous poem appears the iine, “Men may come and men may go, But I go on forever"? 3. How many men signed the Declaration of Independence? 4, Who was the last woman ruler of England? 5. What is the greatest port in the world? ANSWERS: 1. 2,500,000,000 years. 2. “The Brook,” by Tennyson. 3. Fifty-six. 4. Queen Victoria. New York City o ( met in regular weekly session last| night in the Elks gymnasium, with | Anchorage, Alaska. November 17, 1839. Notice is hereby given that Alex- |4 impromptu talks high lighting the g, qer Shiskin, has made application meeting. Dancing was enjoyed later g,. 3 homesite under the act of May in the evening. 26, 1934, for a tract of land em- The next gathering will be held praced in U. S. Survey No. 2370, An- April 9 at 8 o'clock in the eve-'chorage serial 08777, situated on the ning and all interested are invited west shore of Admiralty Island about to be present. - e ——— Jr. Trinity Guild Discusses Dance | Final arrangements for the Jun-| ior Trinity Guild's spring dance, an event of this Saturday night, were discussed at last evening’s meet- ing of the group. Members met at the Fifth Street home of Mrs. Helen Cass, with Mrs. Rice as co-hostess. Bridge was played during the so- cial part of the evening, with Mrs. L. S. Botsferd winning high hon- ors. - |% miles east of Killisnoo, Alaska, containing 3.72 acres, in htltude_.'fl' 28” N. longitude 134° 34’ W. and it is now in the files of the U, 8. Land | Office, Anchorage, Alaska. Any and all persons claiming ad- versely any of the above mentioned |1and should file their adverse claims in the district land office within the period of publication or thirty days thereafter, or they will be barred by , the provisions of the Statutes. GEORGE A. LINGO, Register. Date first publication, Feb. 7, 1940. Robert | pate Jast publication, April 3, 1940. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SEALED BIDS, in TRIPLICATE, will be received in the office of the Architect at Anchorage, Alaska, at 10:00 AM., APRIL 27, 1940 and For Want and For Sale Empire|then publicly opened for the fur- classifieds bring results. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GENERAL LAND OFFICE District Land Office Anchorage, Alaska. January 23, 1940, nishing of all MATERIALS, Plumb- ing and Heating work; and Elec- trical work of the CONSTRUC- TION of a HOSPITAL Building at Seldovia, Alaska. Plans may be obtained from N. LESTER TROAST & ASSOCI- ATES, Architects and Engineers, Notice is hereby given that Violet | at either Anchorage or Juneau, Al- E. Crosby, has made application for a homesite under the act of May 26, 1934, (48 Stat. 809) for a tract of land embraced in U. S. Survey No. 2409, situate on the north side of the Glacier Highway approximately 7% miles northwesterly from Juneau, containing 4.76 acres, latitude 58° 21’ 45” N. longitude 134° 33’ 32" W. Anchorage serial 08903, and it is now in the files of the U. S. Land Office, Anchorage, Alaska. Any and all persons claiming ad- versely any of the above mentioned land should file their adverse claims aska. Separate bids will be received for the Plumbing and Heating work; the Electrical work; and other materials. A deposit of $10.00 will be re- quired for each set of Plans and Specifications. A Bid Bond of 5% of the Bid will be required to ac- | companying the proposal. The successful bidder will be re- quired to furnish a Performance Bond of 100% of the Contract price and also furnish sufficient Compensation and Fire Insurance in the district land office within the period, of publication or thirty days thereafter, or they will be barred by the provisions of the Statutes. GEORGE A. LINGO, Members of the Townsend Club Date first publication, Feb. 7, 1940. Date last publication, April 3, 1940. to protect the Territory. SELDOVIA PUBLIC UTILITIES, Inc. By N. LESTER TROAST & ASSOCIATES, Architects and Engineers. Publication dates, ‘March 27, April 3-10-17, 1840, adv. 1| Front St—Triangle Bldg. Harri Machine Shop s “Try Us First” T Jo ey \s—=————————|| GASTINEAU CAFE | DR.HVANCE ||| @ | OSTEOPATH | =, | Consultation and examination & free. Hours 10 to 12; 1 to 5; ! 7 to 8:00 by appoinment. Gastineau Hotel Annex | South Franklin St. Phone 177 s Directory Profeesional Fraternal Societion Gastineau Channel Drs. Kaser and PHONE 56 | L = - S | B. P. 0. ELKS meet every Wednesday at 8 p. m. Visiting brothers welcome, H. C. RED- Freeburger MAN, Exalted Ruler; M DENTISTS H. SIDES, Secretary. Blomgren Building MOUNT my‘TAU LODGE NO. 147 RN {| Dr.A.W. Stewart DENTIST | Hours 9 am. to 6 pm. | SEWARD BUILDING ; Second and fourth | / Monday of each month I ~/G\\@ in Scottish Rite Temple | A\ beginning at 7:36 p.m | RALPH B. MARTIN | Master; Worshipful JAMES W LEIVERS, Secretary. | | | Office Phone 469 | 2 | | | Dr. Judson Whittier | CHIROPRACTOR Drugless Physician office hours: 10-12; 1.5, 7-9 Rooms 2-3-4, Triangle Bldg. PHONE 667 GUY SMITH | PRUGS PUROLA REMEDIES PRESCRIPTIONS CARE- [ VS (OO e Front Street Next Coliseum Dr. John H. Geyer PHONE 97—Free Delivery DENTIST | —— Room 9—Valentine Bldg. f PHONE 1762 i Hours: 9 am. to 6 p.m. | rULLY COMPOUNDED Glasses Fitted _—_—_—_— ROBERT SIMPSON, OPT. D. Graduate Los Angeles Colleze of Optometry and QOpthalmology "“Tomorrow's Styles Today” Lenses Ground The Charles W. Carter Mortuary Fourth and Franklin Sts. PHONE 136 ! Juneau’s Own Store “The Rexall Store” Your Reliuble Pharmacists Have Your Eyes Examined by Dr. Rae L. Carlson | OPTOMETRIST ! Blomgren Bldg.- Front Street———Phone 636 | | —_— Butler-Mauro Drug Co.. 2nd Floor | | HARRY TERIFT CO-OP || Phone 767 Phone GROCERIES RACE DRUGGIST “The Squibn Stores of ! Alaska” “The Store for Men” | HOUS APPLIANCES | ——b| EHOLD SARIN’S | Front Street Bookkeeping T Juneau Melody House Music and Electric Appliances (Next Irving’s Market) — Archie B. Belis PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Room 8, Valentine Building Phone 676 IT COSTS SO LITTLE TO DRESS SMARTLY AT DEVLIN'S L. C. SMITH and CORONA TYPEWRITERS Sold and Serviced by J. B. Burford & Co. “Our Doorstep Is Worn by Satisfied Customers” LUNCHEON SPECIALTIES BOWL for Health and Pleasure | Phone 65 Tax Service at the BRUNSWICK FAMILY SHOE STORE “Juneau’s Oldest Exclus- "." Shoe Store” Seward Lou Hudsen Street Manager - Try The Empire classifieds fou results. TELEPHONE—S51 COMMERCIAL AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS * CAPITAL—$50,000 SURPLUS—$125.000 * 2% PAID ON SAVINGS * SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES First National Bank " JUNEAU—ALASKA