The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, September 5, 1940, Page 4

i 1 5 these are the so-called artists, en?” Daily Alaska Empire EMPIRE PRINTING COMPANY Alusks. Entered in the Post Office in Junesu as Becond Class Matber Delivered by carrler in Juneau and Douglas for §1.25 per menth By mall, postae at the lowing rates: One year, in advance, $12.00; six months, in advance, $6.00; one month, in advance, $1.25. Subscrivers wil confer ¥ fuvor if thev will promptly notity o de- the Business Office of any faflure or frregulariiy in livery of their papers. Telephones: News Office, 602; Business Office, 374. MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associsted Press is exclusively entitled to the use blication of all news dispatcles credited to it or not of creditad fn this naper anc also the local news pul ALASKA CTRCULATION GUARANTEED TO BE LARGER THAN THAT OF ANY OTHER PUBLICATION. GEORGE D. CLOSE, Inc., Wational Newspaper Representa- virioes In_San Prancisco, Los Angeles, Portland, cozo, New York and Boston. Beuttie € SEATTLF REPRESENTATIVE-Gilbert A Wellington, 1011 aerican Bank Muflding REGISTRATION OF ALIENS All allen residents accepting the protection and benefits of life in the United States should be more than glad to cooperate with Juneau Postoffice of- ficials in the registration of aliens which began here this week. A new law requires all aliens resident in this country to register and be fingerprinted before De- cember 26. Facilities have been provided in Room 104 of the Federal Building to accommodate non- citizens living in the Juneau district. The registration is no more than the ordinary precaution any host would be expected to take in connection with guests who are not known relatives or, friends. Such a host would be foolish in the extreme, were he to hang out the come-one-come-all sign and make no effort to ascertain the identity of those accepting the invitation. The non-citizen who has any regard at all for the niceties will find this a convenient way to pay his proper respects as a guest. Further than that, it will provide him the opportunity to protect him- self against any unreasoning attacks on his inten- tions. If he gives the Government freely and frank- ly all the information the Government wants he will have produced a public record which he can refer to any time the passions engendered by war or impendng war may result in his being brought under suspicion. Those, if any, who evade the regis- tration, will have no reason to object if they are made to suffer later. In fact, failure to register should be prima facie evidence, until it is proved otherwise, that the guest has entered the home for no good purpose. One of the unpleasant features of national dn-‘ fense is the necessity of safeguarding the republic from within against treason, espionage and sabotage In the process, many innocent, loyal persons are likely to be offended. 'Where undertaken by self- assertive individuals and vigilante groups, espionage investigations are prone to degenerate into witch hunts. The United States need not, of course, apologize for its efforts to protect itself, certainly not in the light of what has happened in Europe. The same thing could happen here if no steps were taken to prevent it. The point to bear in mind is that there is a difference between reasonable official safeguards and spur-of-the-moment, emotional actions; between measures to establish identities or determine loyalties and aimless branding of aliens. The new act to register and fingerprint aliens, adopted at about the time of the fall of France, reflects a legitimate interest in the identity of the aliens residing in the United States. It is not in- tended to dispute the loyalty of the unnaturalized residents of the nation, nor to indicate that this - Vice-President and Business Manager group is the fifth column of America. manner not unlike those which “American citizens have been undergoing since birth. The information | sought is simple and not impertinent, The alien | who is in this country legitimately should no more mind providing the necessary information about him- self than the average American minds telling the census-taker how old he is, where he was born, where he lives, and what he does. And, in the last analysis, | it is little more of a reflection upon his loyalty. Aliens not antagonistic to the nation in which they are living might well regard the act as a means of protecting themselves against undeserved suspicion. Title to Alaska (Washington Star) Reports to the effect that Russia desires to re- trieve Alaska from the United States need not be J regarded too seriously. Only in the event of a com- | | plete triumph of totalitarianism in the world will any portion of North America be endangered by the Soviets, Meanwhile some purpose may be served by reviewing the circumstances of the transaction of 73 years ago to which current rumors refer. It happens that during the sixteenth century an eastward movement of expansion began in Muscovy, and the momentum of that development carried agents of the Czars down the river valleys of Siberia to the Pacific Ocean. Pioneers in Kamchatka, hear- ing of the existence of “another land across a narrow sea,” were encouraged by Peter the Great to explore the region indicated, He personally sponsored an ex- pedition headed by Vitus Bering, a Danish mariner| who sought “to determine the geographical relation | of Northeastern Asia to the American continent.” The record of Bering's enterprise shows that on August 8, 1728, his ship, the Gabriel, rounded the eastern extremity of Asia, “proving that the| continents of Asia and America were distinct and| separate.” A new expedition in 1741 resulted in the| discovery of the Alaskan mainland and its “most ob- vious sources of wealth.” Rival fur traders, however, soon made the coast a scene of bloodshed—with the result that the Russian government, in 1799, granted a monopoly to the so-called Russian American Fur | Company for “exclusive rights of trade” and further exploration. A ‘“eentral station” was established at | sitka Island and representatives of the organization | occupied a port and adjacent real estate in California, a claim eventually sold to Captain John A. Sutter in 1841. { But, long before that date the aspirations of | Russia had been challenged, as might have been ex- peoted, by Great Britain as well as by the United States, In 1866 there was prospect of war with | England. It was principally to avoid such a denoue- ment that the sale of Alaska was arranged. The proposal came from Russia to Secretary of State William H. Seward through Edouard de Stoeckl, the Czar's Minister, on or about March 9, 1867. A | treaty of conveyance was signed three weeks later. The motives of the Russian government have been | outlined as: “The financial decline of the Russian | American Fur Company, disinclination to administer {the territory and inability to defend it, and a wish |to avoid future difficulties with the United States.” | Recently it was disclosed that Great Britain had threatened to take the peninsula during the Crimean !'War in 1854. Opinion in this country at the time of the purchase supported the view that the whole busi- |ness was “an act of gratitude for Russia’s having | sent its fleet to American waters in 1863, supposedly as a demonstration against England and France, | which were sympathetic to the Confederacy.” That | conception, of course, was mistaken. But there can be no question about the regularity of the proceed- | ings whereby Russia asked and obtained seven million | two hundred thousand dollars—a goodly sum in those ! days if not in modern times—for a land which ad- | mittedly could not be held against an active foe. The | i title of the United States is undeniably sound; and,| come what may, it will be maintained and defended ‘ugmnst any threat from any quarter. Lord Haw Haw’s Successor (Philadelphia Record) Dr. Goebbels has devised a new propaganda | mechanism to use against Great Britain. The “New | British Broadcasting Station” is its name and, ac- |cording to the New Statesman and Nation, it is more ingenious than Lord Haw Haw's patter, The broadcasts are carefully planned to sound | as though the station were operating within England. iEvery day it gives a universally depressing version of the good news of the day for Britain. { It has invented an “Institute of British Opinion” and announces the results of fictitious polls to “prove” that England’s morale is dreadfully low. On occa- sions the station has presented man-in-the-street | interviews with the same intent. | It issues directions about what to do in case of German invasion, and, of course, the advice is as bad as possible. It is clever propaganda. ‘The one trouble with /the “New British Broadcasting Station” 1is that Englishmen recognize the fake and pay not the Isligh'.es', attention to its programs. Washingfon Merry- Go-Round : (Continued from Page One) % | used to the idea chance te get posed pictures—as fiddle to newcomers and outsids (plan of subordinating the regular’men that sort of talk doesn’t go | Republican organization to “ Willkie Clubs is continuing to draw fire from the politicos. On the surface the local | are accepting the standard bear- er's edict, but privately they don't like it at all, They just can't get the| down—especially when they get to thinking about patronage and the fact that they have no assurance | the Willkie Club leaders will not | be much closer to the pie coun- ter. To the regulars, who have been out in the cold for a long time, this is not a happy situation, So they are doing a lot of undercover boys of playing second | This act simply requires a cemsus of aliens in a 22] 29180 [ [ [ [ | HAPPY BIRTHDAY SEPTEMBER 5 Mrs. Vance Blackwell Evelyn Hollmann Lorraine Johnson Frank Cashen Page M. Whitehead H Mrs. Ernest Rulaford HOROSCOPE “The stars incline | but do not compel” | SRS ST e FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Benefic aspects dominate today. Although adverse influences are ac-| tive the hours devoted to usual industries are under a favorable sway. The evening is auspicious for public meetings, except those given over to labor meetings. | Heart and Home: Routine mat- ters are most fortunate for women | under this configuration. Return of interest in the domestic arts will be widespread, for economy | should rule the expenditures of| families, rich or poor. College girls| should seek vocations that offer de-| pendable incomes. - Artistic profes- sions will be less lucrative than formerly. Preparation for a win-| ter largely devoted to public serv ice is urged. | Business Affairs: Transportation will be needed for large rvumbersi of men. Railways should profit in| coming months as accommodations | for men and munitions are de-| manded, Trucks or lorries will in-| crease in number. Manufacturers of motor cars of every description will be busy through coming months. | Makers of men's shoes will have| large orders. Prices of leather will advance. National Issues: War problems will cause certain ambitious public men to lose popularity. Peace advo- cates who have supported the isola- | tion issues will discover that they| have strange bedfellows. Warning| is given that the Fifth Column will operate in places where its mem-| bers are least suspected, while those | persons under surveillance are the least dangerous. A spy in the em- ployment of the federal Govern- ment will be discovered. International Affai The posi- | tion of Saturn and Jupiter at the| time of the new moon last Monday is read as indicating many changes and restrictions in the personnel of | diplomats. Much secret information | will cause unexpected changes of policy in Washington. President Roosevelt will assume responsibil- ity for a daring ultimatum to Ja- pan. South American countries may meet severe tests regarding affilia- tion with the United States. Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of fair success, but ambitions should be curbed and contentment cultivated. Girls will have much attention from admiring young men. | Children born on this day pmb-l ably will be of extraordinary intel- ligence and unusual pegsonality. These subjects of Virgo may have great talents, Scientists and artists belong to the sign. (Copyright, 1940) | -+ - grinned: to me.” “Looks like appeasement MERRY-GO-ROUND Friends of Wendell Willkie pri- vately are predicting that if elect- ed he will name at least two Demo- crats to his Cabinet. Only a few intimates know it, but this was the plan of Senator Bob Taft if he went to the White House. . The corn stalk discovered flourishing in a Commerce Department grass plot was no accident. It was planted by 20 YEARS AGO £%% sarrrn e e e D W SEPTEMBER 5, 1920 With 293 pupils enrolled on the first day, the 1920-21 session of the Juneau Public Schools began. The enrollment was twelve less than the | previous year, according to Supt. John E. Lanz. Four graduates were taking the Normal School course and they were Margaret Peterson, Har- | riet Sey, Laina Aalto of Douglas and Liberty Worden of Wrangell. For Miss Lois Tilton, who was to be married to Mr. Earl G. Cleveland, :Mrs‘ Z. M. Bradford entertained with a miscellaneous shower. A. P. Anderson, Consulting Engineer of the United States Smelting |and Refining Company, who had spent the summer in Juneau, was well pleased with the property of the Ebner Mine. J. J. Connors, accompanied by Mrs. Connors and J. J. Connors, Jr., were to arrive on the Princess Alice after a trip to Hyder examining mining property in which he was interested. A. Riendeau arrived in Juneau from Chichagof and was staying at the Gastineau Hotel. A. A. Humfrey, broker, returned to Juneau from Sitka on the steamer Spokane. E. M. Polley, who had been spending the summer in Sitka, arrived in Juneau on the Spokane. ‘Weather report: Rain. Daily Lessons in English % 1. corpon WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: Do not say, “This is the kind of a book I like.” Omit A. Say, “This is the kind of book T like OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: Alpaca. Pronounce al-pak-a, first and second A's as in AT, third A as in ASK unstressed, accent second syl- lable. OFTEN MISSPELLED: Drunkenness. Observe the NN. SYNONYMS: Reproach (verb), rebuke, censure, blame, upbraid. WORD STUDY: “Use a word three times and it is yours.” increase our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today NOVITIATE; state of time of being a novice; apprenticeship. served his notiviate, he is now ready for higher things.” condemn, Let us word “Having e - -0 - 0 4t 20 - . Qramomms i MODERN ETIQUETTE ® popsrra Lo s a0 ) Q. Is it all right, when two women are introduced at a social affair, for one of them to offer her hand? A. Tt is permissible, and if she does the other woman must shake hands, but it is not customar; Q. Which is more hospitable for a host who is entertaining a few to order for his guests, or allow each friends in a public dining room one to @ his own selection? A. The more hospitable form is for the host to do the ordering. Q. Is a year the maximum length of a marriage engagement? A. Six months is considered the maximum? e LOOK and LEAR s ) e s by A. C. GORDON i 1. How much thread is required to make a pair of silk stockings? 2. Was Columbus ever on the mainland of North America? 3. Which is the most popular of all foliage plants? 4. The wife of what President of the United States had “Dolly” as a given name? 5. In what country was the birthplace of the drama? ANSWERS: 1. Approximaiely from 1500 to 2000 yards, depending upon the size of the thread used. 2. No. 3. Rubber plant. 4. James Madison. 5. Greece. COINCIDENCE ist camp here, he met Leslie. Neither WINCHESTER, Va.—Bert Coch-|had known where the other was ran and W. A. Leslie, who have|g0ing. worked 25 years in the same di-| vision of a rubber company at Ak-|Subscripe to The Dally aiaska Em- ron, Ohio, left on their vacations.| pire —the paper with the largest When Cochran arrived at a tour-|guaranteed circulation. ey R I AT Mac’s Hubby Sues Mae’s Ma_nager distinct from random shots—and| This was the chief topic of con- Lee Wood, Negro chauffeur of As- . ished, they made way for the por- they have been clamoring for a/ versation among the National Com- sitting. mitteemen who met in Indianapolis There were flood lights and flash prior to the Elwood ceremonies. lights, quick shots and slow sho'-s.llThey compared notes and found news photographers, and portrait| these common grievances: experts. No less than 25 men, With| (5, That in a number of states all sorts of equipment, jammed the mgjcontent” Republicans, men who President’s office. had had rows with the regular or- It was a hot, sticky and| ganization, were flocking into the the heat "0"}‘] the lights made| wijgje Clubs, Then from this pro- things evorse. The men pulled plates, | tocted haven they were throwing day, changed bulbs, elbowed for angles|ihe hooks into their Republican —and perspired abundantly e “Hey, Mr. President, look thi 2 Ly, s | () That complaints were pour—‘ wayl” “No, Mr. President, look this, weyl” The President put on a puppet act of snapping his head from one side to the other, and laughed. When the flash photos were fin- ing in from .rate county and dis- trict chairmen because they had been asked to leave meetings of Willkie Clubs. According to their accounts, when Orin Root, young New York maestro of the Willkie| trait cameras. Looking up at these Clubs, meets with state leaders he s | asks all who have official connec- , Roosevelt said: “Oh, ® tall tripods, ) tions with the Republican Party When it was over, a cameraman Jonwe. ho has covered the President for| His explanation is that the Clubs sars remarked, “Only trouble was AT non-partisan and have no tie- | 8t darn seersucker suit. The pic-| UP With the regular GOP organiza- es won't look very dressy. But| tion. For party officials to attend re’s nothing wrong with his face meetings would, in Roof’s opinion, 5 Jooking wonderful!” | impair the effectiveness of the 3 Clubs in winning independent votes for Willkie. Among county and district chair- campaigr muttering and demanding that party officials do something about: it. But one thing these leaders al- ready learned is that Willkie is boss He is running the campaign to suit himself. Win or lose, Wendell is going to do it his way. AFL APPEASERS Bill Green doesn't know it, but his AFL Building Trades Depart- ment gave its bitter rival, the CIO Construction Workers Union, a nice piece of business recently. The Cincinnati headquarters of the AFL Building Unions needed a paint job and called in a friendly local contractor for an estimate. He explained somewhat hesitantly that his contract with AFL paint- ers had expired and hadn't been renewed. “That's all right,” he was told. “Your price is reasonable and as long as you use union paiters, go ahead. We have to have this work done right away.” So the contractor did the job— and it wasn't until the bill had been paid that it was discovered the work had been done by CIO painters. When John L. Lewis heard about the incident he sistant Secretary Robert Hinckley, from a kernel he found on - the sidewalk in April. Wood and other department chauffeurs carefully tended the sprout and were so elated by their success that they also planted a bean vine nearby. G Proudest boast of Senator Homer T. Bone of Washington is a bet he won over a Civil War man- euver during the Union army’s siege of Vicksburg. Though his opponent was a participant in the action, Bone was right and won the wager. (Copyright, 1940, by United Fea- ture Syndicate, Inc.) HELP AN | ALASKAN - Telephcne 713 or write The Alaska Territorial Employment Servic> for this jualified wnr'-er, AIRPLANE MECHANIC: Male, 23 years, 2 years college, 4 years Army Corps training. One year's experience with Alaskan Airwap B8s licensed airways mchg worked also as flight mech: - James Timony Mae West Frank Wallece, one-time vaudeville performer, has sued James Timony, manager of Mae West, exotic film star, for $105,000 dam- ages in a Los Angeles, Cal., court. Wallace, who claims to be Miss West’s husband, charges that Timony is more than just a business associate .0f Miss West and that _‘l;:mow had prevented him from 2 seqlug her. i 8] Professional Fraternal Societies QGastineau Channel Directory B. P. 0. ELKS meet every second and fourth Wednesday at 8 p. m. Drs. Kaser and Visiting brothers wel. Freebur, ger come. H. E. SIMMONS, DENTISTS Exalted Ruler; M. H Bl agren Building SIDES, Secretary. PHONE 56 S Gt i MOUNT JUN¥EAU LODGE NO. 147 Secona and fourth Monday of each month in Scottish Rite Temple beginning at 7:30 pam ., RALPH B. MARTIN ‘Worshipful Master; JAMES W LEIVERS, ecretary. e A s { OFFICES OF |DR. A. W. STEWART will be re-opened in the 20th Century Gross Bldg. OCTOBER 1ST = | Dr. Judson Whittier ||| GUY SMITH | CHIROPRACTOR ‘ Ll e PUROLA REMEDIES PRESCRIPTIONS CARE- »rULLY COMPOUNDED P — Front Btreet Next Coliseum Dr. John H. Geyer DENTIST Room 9—Valentine Bldg. PHONE 762 Hours: 9 am. to 6 pm, —_—nm— ROBERT SIMPSON, OPT. D. 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Hours 10 to 12} 1 to 5;* 7 to 8:00 by appoinment, Gastineau Hotel Annex | South Franklin St.| Phone 170 5 RIS P T T * Juneau Melody Honse Mausio and Electric Appliances Next to Truesdell Gun Shop | Second Street Phoge €5 Jhm = Fhal of DIESEL OIL—STOVE OIL YOUR COAL CHOICE GENERAL HAULING STORAGE and CRATING Bookkeeping Tax Service Room 8, Valentine Bullding FPaL. o el ’ Juneau Transfer Phone 48—Night Phose 481 IT COSTS 8f0 LITTLR £ TO ORESS SMARTLE AT DEVLIN'S [T FAMILY SHOE STORE “Juneau’s Oldest Exclus- : sive Shoe Store” Helene W. Albrecht e e PHYSICAL THERAPEUTICS! Street Manager Phone 773 Valentine Building—Room 7 Try The Empire classifieds fou results, \ . — TELEPHONE—51 COMMERCIAL AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS > CAPITAL—$50,000 SURPLUS—$125,000 * 2% PAID ON SAVINGS . SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES First National Bank | JUNEAU—ALASKA \ ] 1