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The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25
ALASKA SCHOOL BOYS "F0RE|GN'
American Boy Picks Alas kan Boys as Foreigners. in
 Correspondence Plan.

Alaska. foreign scountry, and Al askan boys, foreign boys!"
 That seems to be the rating given them by the publishers, or editors of the American Boy" at any rate. Supt. J. E. Lang of the school has just received a letter from the above publication stating that certain Am erican boys desire to communicate with foreign boys and asks MT. Lanz, if possible, to put the American boys in touch with the ones in this part of the world.
 The letter follows in full:
 "A number of American boys have requested us to put them in/ toucn with foreign boys who would be in terested in corresponding with them and realizing the value to the boys of making acquaintance with foreign boys and countries by this means, we aye anxious to do what we can to provide this service.
 Could you help us by putting. the enclosed cards in the hands of boys in your part of the world who would like to correspond with these boys? am sure it would be enjoyable and beneficial on both sides.
 "If for any reason you are not able to forward these requests to the boys promptly, who would be interested may we ask you to ra- turn them so that we may try tc place them elsewhere? If you could handle more correspondence of this kind please let us know and we will forward you more cards
 The boys are taking deep interest in the cards and will communicate with the boys in the States who have expressed desire to open cores pondence, the latter, however, will hardly need the serices of an inter preter to translate the letters they receive.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25
FOR SALE
TWO FINE BOATS FOR SALE OR !. CHARTER.

TWO FINE BOATS FOR SALE OR + CHARTER
 The Frank H. Madden, length 70 ! ft..,' beam F it., depth. ft., two ] holds, one forward and one aft. Mast, boom, and hoisting engine. 80 h.p Frisco Standard engine with automobile starter, Delco lighting system; a strong extra heavy built ,sBoat in Al condition in. every re- ! spect Speed 10 miles an hour.
 The Mary Malony, length 70 it., beam IS it., depth 61a it. Two holds, one forward and one aft Hoist, mast and boom. Every-Ready lighting system, 80 h,p. Frisco Standard engine, speed 10 miles an hour. Boat has just been thoroughly overhauled and put in first class shape in every respect.
 Either of above boats would be desirable as cannery tenders, logging outfits, or for mail, freight and pas senger runs.
 If interested, for further informa- < uon' address the Point Warde Pack ing Company, 5O7 Colman Building, Seattle, Wash.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25
ATHLETIC RECORDS IN
 SCHOOLS TO BE KEPT

Arrangements have been made by the Bureau of Education at Wash ington, D. C., for preserving and publishing records made in athletics by boys and girls in high schools and in the higher grades of element aryi schools. The benefit to be de- rived from this in stimulating phys ical exercise is obvious.
 The entire plan of work, including the conditions under which the events shall be recorded, is described in pamphlet written by Prof Schlafer, entitled "Joy and Health Through Play"
 The Juneau Schools are now us ing this pamphlet and records are to be made which no doubt will be very interesting when completed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25
CHSs/FIEDAps
THE JUNEAU AND SEAVIEW
 APARTMENTS

Newly furnished hOusekeep- ing rooms, fully supplied with all modern conveniences, includ- ing light. water, baths. All outside rooms. Splendid view of the Channel. Two. 3 and 4- room suites suitable for private families. Special winter rates.
 THE SEAVIEW
 Has clean, cOzy apartments In 2, 3 and l-rOOm suites for bachelors looking for clean quarters Running water in all rooms Rates very reason able for the winter Phone 286.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25

USINESs. OPPORTUNITIES should be advertised In a newspaper which is read by substantial people. If your proposition is sound you will fndsit simple to interest people in it through using the classified columns If itsis not sound it should not be advertised at all. Use the Empire
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25
FRESHMEN ENJOY RIDE

Last Friday evening the Freshmen held their annual sleigh ride. The party went out to the Salmon Creek Power House and returned. They were then the guests of Miss Nelson, their Class Advisor, at the Palace Theatre, and later at the Juneau Billiard Refreshment Parlors. Sophs take hike
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25
FIRST PICTURES FOR TOTEM

Wednesday, the first pictures for the Totem were taken. The sobed ue is not all worked out yet. Those having their pictures taken were the Totem staff and the Seniors. The group pictures will be taken some time next week
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25

The Sophomore Class went on q hike to Salmon Creek Power House No. 2, Tuesday, where they had ! fine time at Mrs. Argall's house At four, they started for home and reached there about six o'clock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25
BUILDING TRESTLES

The Ninth, Grade Manual Train ing Class have finished their me chanical drawing and have taken up the building of trestles.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25
SENIOR PLAY UNDECIDED

The Seniors arc still debating as to what play they are going tc give. Several real clever and pOpu- lar ones are under consideration, and their decision will be announoea at an early date.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25
I H E E M PR E
IS THE MEDIUM

Through which the general public can always have its wants supplied.
 Closing time for classified advertisements: 2 P. M.
 Closing time for display ad- yertisements: II A. M.
 CLASSIFIED AID RATES
 Ten cents per line first in- Oertion.
 Five cents for subsequent in- sertion.
 Special rates by the month. Count five average words to the line.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25
MISS SAxTON ILL

Miss Lucille Saxton, one of the High School faculty, was absent iron. school part of this week, her place being filled by Mrs. F. Metcalf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25
MISS NELSON ABSENT

Miss Nelson, of the Juneau High School, was assent during the latter part of the week, because of illness. Mrs. Peters of Thane, substituted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25
BOAT FOR CHARTER

Power seine boat "U and r. for charter; 5S it., 19 ton, 40 h.p Standard engine, good acommoda- ton, excellent service for towing. carrying passengers and freight; also good for cannery tender. Ad- dress Samuel G. Johnson, Killisnoo, Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25

Appctizing meals served twice a Jay by Mrs. M. Koski, 122 2d St. (upstairs), next to s. F. Bakery nr tt adv
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25

HOUSE for sale at bargain. Five rooms and bath; close in Ad- dress James Davidson, P. o. Box 196, Juneau, or Phone 3702 be- twcen 4 andg6. .
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25
CLIFF APARTMENTS

On the cliff next to the Court house-"The Cozy Corner of Juneau;" 2. 8. 1 room apart ments fully furnished for housekeeping. Clean and re- spectable. Suitable for small families. ladies or gentlemen. Each apartment 6 homo by it. self Strictly private in every respect. including linen, lights, baths, etc., Telephone services. Warm and comfortable. Reason
 able rates.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25
PALMSTS

PALMIST-Come and have your fortune told from your hand. Work, business, mar riage and tho future aoou. -stAly foretold: 30e Front bue5t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25
MISCELLANEOUS

HERE is an opportunity to invest
 $3000 cash, to 16 per cent on the Investment; 8 per cent guaranteed. Backed by real property of twice the value. Wills call and give complete information. P. O. Box 1183, Junaeu.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25

The best of job work, of all kinds is done by the EErire. Call us up for quotations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25

Old papers for sale at the Empire office, 25 cents q bundle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25
FOR RENT

FOR RENT - Steam heated day and night. Office or store room 1Sx 45 feet, next door to cable office Pacific Coast Co. Phone 412.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25
FOR RENT--Apartments

VVN hEN N1---ApartmeDu FOR RENT - Furnished rooms: steam heat. Phone 199.
 FOR RENT - Furnished house. Keeping rooms Apply 3rd and Gold. Phone 136.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25
PIANO FOR RENT-Phone 143

YOU CAN FIND A POSITION, fit ting your capabilities through the classified. Other are doing it ali the time. Try The Empires columns
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25

ARE YOU HOLDING A MAKE SHIFT JOB? Sometimes necessity forces people to accept unsuitable employment and to become simply wage. earners, often without chance for adyanceemnt. If you can do something WE'LL, tell about 1t in a classified ad in The Empire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-02-25
FOR REM-nouses

FOR RENT - Furnished houses Inquire 214 Fourth Street.
 FOR RENT-House. Mrs. Mont Gomery Davis, Sixth and Seward.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-03

are involved are Hudson. Bergen. Essex. Union
and Passaic. Yet here in Middiesex we have .
great deal a, stake: in fact. the future develop
ment and prosperity Of this whole section is aed
nm in port and harbor developments. It stands
70 reason that IL the state and nation becomes
committed to a ssOO.oOo-DoO project directly to
the north of us, this section will be nothing more
Than the tail end of an enormous development
he tail end OF an enormous development that
that to all outward appearances would Include u.s.
vet locally we would become merely an after
thought to be given attention when hundreds OF
millions had been expended on the upper bay
section.
Here. again. is important work for the city
nlan commission. The development Of Perth
Ambov's waterfront is Of vital importance to the
growth of this city. But the development OF the
mort is something that must be done In a sys-
tematic manner and in accordance with a well
laid out plan. The city cannot get an expert
CITY planner working on this matter any too
soon. As we have frequently warned, big pro-
,ects are under way in this vicinity, the state
highway bridge and the port development being
only two of them. 1t behooves Perth Amooy
to be in a position to properly look after her
tights. This can only be done If the city has an
intelligent plan so as to know exactly what 1t
wants and SO that the representatives OF the
the city will know exactly what they are talking
about
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-03
TALK PERTH AMBOY

r,orvhodv who wants to see the interests OF
perth Amboy advanced will wish John f. Der
rsn. the newly appointed secretary of the Cham-
nsr of mmer success. Mr.. Bergen Is a looai
man without experience in Chamber OF com
uerce work. If he has the ability. however
,berA is no reason why he should not make
cooa To no man in the city is there given a
greater opportunity to do something ""'
yh;,a for Perth Amboy than to him.
To be secretary-manage Of a successful
chamber Of mme IS a profession In nseii
,nsse DAVIS. To compete successfully with other
o,,,s. a man has got to be well trained ana d
,.,.c,,ls. in his line. This training can come
,brourh personal experience than which there
is no greater teacher.
That every progressive community must nave
~. Chamber OF IL 1t Is to keep up
with the procession is admitted. Perth Annoy
has been unfortunate In not securing better CO.
onsration in the past. There Is a wondertui
es,a for work here and there is no time IKE
the present to get busy.
with a new secretary, a local man. ana a thor-
.,vh,v capable board of directors behind him
,ru,v tbere ought now to be a decided improve
ment In every way. Why not everybody put
,,ide personal feelings, old grudges and srouch-
:. ana xst behind the Chamber Of Commerce
,ron, now on for the sake OF Perth Amboy ana
With the sole object of boosting the city IN view
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-03
GOD SPEED YOU
BY DIR. w. Z. BARTON

for your idealism. Let them smile.
America, her pretense to the con-
trary Notwithstanding, is a nation
Of idealists.
The historian will laud you for
that very idealism.
When your country went to war,
you were able to define her purpose
in termsi of conscience and duty.
You did it superbly, Mr.. Wilson; no
other man on this side of the ocean
could have done 1t SO well, and no
man on the other side could have
done 1t at all.
Your country is proud of the way
you did it, and will be still more
proud Of it a hundred years hence.
This is your last night in the
White House. Mr.. Wilson, and you
nave some packing to finish. and |
will not prolong this call.
You are likely to rest better to-
night than Mr.. Harding; and in the
next four years there will be nights
when you will stop writing and go
to bed 1T 10 o'clock. when he will
be awake and considerably worried.
May God help him, and give him the
guidance of wise and good men.
And may you have quiet and
happy years ahead.
The American people bid you a
friendly Good Night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-03
IMPROVING AMBoY AVENUE.

Prompt action on the part Of the city to have
Amboy avenue north of Alpine cemetery put IN
proper condition following attention being called
10 the matter by the EVENING NEWS, proves
that the public officials are awake to the situa-
ton there and that there is a good chance OF I'M
provement before the present season is over.
Three public bodies are concerned in the i'm
provement of this highway. Being within the
CITY limits the Board of Aldermen are naturally
interested from the city's point of view. But
this particular part of Amboy avenue. being on
the outskirts of the city. was taken over by the
Board OF Freeholders several years ago as a
county highway. This brings the county into
consideration. In fact. the present pavement
oD that portion of Amboy avenue was laid by
the county. Later. when the state highway
system was created, Amboy avenue became a
part of route No. 4 and thus passed from county
to state control.
At the time the pavement was laid, however.
that portion of the avenue was not laid out and
curbed. The pavement was laid along the beaten
track, being wholly within the street. but COW
ering only a part of it. Last year. when the
curb was set and sidewalks established. 1t was
found that the paved portion Of the road was
directly up against the curb on the east side OF
the street, leaving the greater part or the street
on the west side nothing but dirt. But as all
vehicles naturally cling to the hard. improved
surface all the traffic is crowded on the narrow
strip of pavement at the extreme east side of
the thoroughfare. AS this is on a hill and as
the curb rises about a foot above the pavement
cars going north are crowded in against this
curb and have no means of escaping accident by
pulling farther out TO one side.
In stormy weather. especially during fogs, and
at night, there is mucn danger in the condition
as it exists because of the enormous traffic pass
ing over this highway. it being the main route
from the cities to the coast resorts.
The proposition that all three of the interest
ed parties. the city. the county and the state,
split up the expense of paving the avenue to its
FULL width is a fair proposition. The city and
county seems to be in accord in this matter and
Judging from the report Of the hearing before
the State Highway Commission. favorable ac-
ton will be taken by the state. The fact that
the danger of the present situation is recognized
ought to be sufficient reason for doing something
without delay to improve conditions.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-03
RIPPING RHYMES
BY Walt Mason.
THE TIME

The country's reached an evil
pass. and there Is worse to follow;
this REIMBURSEMENT stuff, alas. is pref
ty hard to swallow. So speak the
Jays, in doleful bands, who grunt
and grumble daily; throughout their
lives they wiring their hands. and
murmur, "Willow-waly!" But wise
men say that bitter times are just
what we are needing; we're learn
ing now to prize the dimes we used
to blow ~unheeding. We used to
spend our coin in haste. for all the
junk they'd dish US: we're learning
now that wanton waste is foolish,
vain and vicious. We had to learn
that much of truth. and heal the
spendthrift canker. and take our
earnings to the booth where dwells
the village banker; we had to learn
this sort of dope, and quit our money
burning, before there could be any
hope of stable times returning.
We're getting down again to tacks,
we cease our sp~endthrift rawlings.
and you may see III making tracks
to salt away u savings. When we
are seedy. sick and sore. 1t takes
strong dope to cure us; and now
Good Health is at the door, the wise
old lads S US. The medicine
we have to take may seem a trifie
bitter, but what's the diff II 1t will
make each gent a healthy critter?
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-03

O, How does the number of men
in the Regular Army of the United
States compare with Great Britain
and Japan in proportion to the pop
ulation of the COUNTRYSIDE. L.. ID.
A. In the United States ri per
cent of the population is in the Reg
ular Army. while in japan the per-
centage is AT per cent and in Great
Britain .93 per cent. Switzerland
has the highest proportion of her
population in the army. the per-
centage being 4.25.
q. How can / rid potted plants
of earthworms?-R. l.. w.
A. Earthworms at the roots or
plants are a torment to the plant
and may be controlled by placing
the pot in water up to the surface
OF the soil. Keep adding water and
the earthworms will be driven to
the surface, where they may be
caught and removed. Watering
with lime water will also drive the
worms out, but care must be exer-
cised in the use of lime with GER
tain plants.
@. What size vas the discus and
what was 1t made Off. q. X.
A. The ancient discus was OF
metdl OF stOilo anu ROOts -
In diameter.
o.What is meant by a free public
house ?--H. F.
A. This is an English expression
and refers to a tavern not belong
ing to a brew err, so that the land
lord is free to brew his own beer
or purchase from whom he chooses.
@. What Is an air meter for?-
K. NJ. s.
A This Is a special form of me-
mometer designed to the
flow of air in mine shafts, ventilat-
ing ducts. galleries. chimneys. etc.
@. Was Ebert Hubbard drown
ed when the Titanic sank?-J. b
w.
A. Gilbert Hubbard. the lecturer
| and author. lost his life in the sink
ing of the L~usitania May Z. T15.
@. What are the names given to
the red. range and blue containers
that druggists have in their win
| dows?-A. NJ. B.
, A. These Jars OF colored liquid are
known as Druggists Show Bot
tles:"
O. Did Benjamin Franklin leave
any money for the encouragement
of education in Boston?-E. c. %
| A. Benjamin Franklin willed 1oC
pounds sterling to the City of Bos-
ton for the purpose giving med
ais to school children of Boston
who met certain conditions. A foot
note in Bigelow's Franklin" states
that the sum has more than doubled
since his death. In a codicil
Franklin also left 1000 pounds
sterling to be let out at interest OF
five per cent to such artificers a'
could meet conditions stipulated In
his will.
O. What is the earliest authentic
date known?-N. r. C.
A Authorities state that to the
present time no date before the
sth Century B. C. has been fixed
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-03
nrurunpING THE PORT.

covernor Edwards has taken the only logl-
cal stand on the port development plan recently
submitted by the New York and New Jersey
PORK and Harbor Development Commission
The report is a voluminous piece of work ana
involves a matter of so much importance tha'
ma, decision thereon ought not to be hurried
The governor, in a special message to the leg
tzlature. has that any action look
ing toward adoption of the report be deferred
until there has been sufficient time to study the
recomm endations Of the mnnission and that
In The meantime a distinctly New Jersey COM
mission be appointed which will consider every
phase of the report and be prepared TO present.
nv January 1, 1922, such criticisms and sugges-
tions as 1t might have to make.
Much objection has been raised to the recon-
jnsndas,ons OF the Interstate commission by the
J.r.sv CITY Development Plan Commission
which claims that the plans as drawn makes
the New Jersey side of the port merely a great
railroad yard for the distribution OF freight
while all the business is to be done on the New
York side There is a great deal in this conten-
ton. It is a matter requiring careful considera-
zion.
Perth Amboy, while included in the report as
being a part of the metropolitan district. re-
ceives but scant consideration. For the state 10
commit itself to the plan proposed by the inter-
state commission would mean that Perth Ampoy
and Middlesex county, along with all the rest
of the state, would have TO bear its share oil
this enormous undertaking involving an expen-
diture of something like sSoo.ooo.o00. One can
readily realize what chance there would be FOR
real development in this immediate vicinity with
such a program adopted.
So slightly is Perth Amboy considered in this
proposed scheme for the development of the
port of New York that the Jersey Journa
discussing the subject, Invariably omits the men
ton Of Middlesex county. The only counties
that folks around Jersey City seem to think
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-03
PUBLIC OPINION
CHEAP LABOR

Editor Evening News:
Having read an article in the H.
Illustrated Daily News of February
90. 1921, which 1 would hardly have
believed. a citizen and no b one
of the leading men in some of our
industries, to be quoted In the-pun-
lie press as follows:
IAN official of an industrial ASSOC
citation in Perth Amboy has told u
representative of the Daily News that
every effort is being made to en-.
courage migration to that city OF
this class of workmen. They learn
quickly he said. and they work
for half of what Americans de-
mand.'"
After seeing what an eno must
be made by some of our industries
in securing such cheap labor. I would
like to know how any American can
compete with such conditions. II
forced into competition with this
class. 1t must be that this group
certainly means to lower our stand
ard of living, there being no other
choice for many of our Americans. II
not wishing to starve altogether.
Judge for yourself the quotation
made by this party. whoever 1t may
be. Here is work for the American
Legion, Board of Health and other
civic organizations TO take UP.
A.. w.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-03

I have called quite unoficially
this evening. Mr.. Wilson. to say to
you that II the American people
knew of any way in which to bid
you a courteous farewell and God
speed without pretending that they
were sorry for what they did to you
in November. they would IKE to do
it.
They welcome the coming guest,
and have been known to speed the
parting occupant of the executive
mansion by metaphorically kicking
him down the steps.
They grinned behind the broad
back of William Howard Taft as he
disappeared down the White House
walk on the day you entered. eight
years ago; and he was a good loser.
and has shown himself in these eight
years a man and a gentleman.
You will have to excuse the
American people. Mr.. Wilson. for a
certain brusqueness in such matters.
We shall learn better manners some
day.
/ have not come to apologize for
the elections nor to say that the
American people are sorry you are
leaving. They think you have made
| some grave Mistakes; l have not
come to discuss them.
But the American people, includ-
ing those who voted against you, are
not oblivious to the pathetic aspects
of your departure from the White
House. and you are leaving with
| their sincere desire for your comfort
in your remaining years.
You are planning to write a his
| tory of your administration. l want
to subscribe for a copy of it, and to
wish you joy in its preparation. Dc
not, if / may advise you. spend toe
much ink in trying to explain. Just
tell us the story of it as you know it
You will tell 1t in good English
pounding it out on your typewriter
and l hope you can use both hands
You went down from Jerusalem
to Versailles and fell among thieves
Tell us the true story of it; thu
American people will believe you
and will appreciate a little bette
the difficulties of your situation.
One noble thing you did in tina
trying situation. you rebuked tn
scheming plots of other nations witt
your own and Americas idealism.
People smile at you. Mr.. Wilson