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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-02


After such a nice letter as that
there is nothing for us to do but sit
down and try to make out such a list
Of books as requested. Certainly it
is n pleasant sort of "apple sauce"
they teach over at the Western High
School and we wish to compliment
that institution upon possessing such
a good scholar.
The Summer time. 1t has always
seemed, is q peculiarly good time for
reading. This applies particularly to
boys and girls who are faced by two
or three months with nothing much
to do.
Many older persons, however. who
must meet the stress of business life
in the Summer as well as in the Win
ter, find the hot months the best for
an intensive course of reading.
BY intensive" we do not mean SO
intense as to become tiresome or bore
some, but simply a well worked out
plan for consecutive reading. This
must depend. Of course. upon the
readers constitution, as it We're.
Some persons do best by q hap
hazard method of approach, reading
any book that comes along. without
much thought as TO plan. Given such
temperament, the reader finally be-
comes a we'll read man or woman. as
the case may be.
Most persons, however, will benefit
from preliminary idea Of what they
want to read. This is where such
lists as asked play a part in the read
ing life. Perhaps the best known
and certainly the most widely adver-
tised--is DR.. Eliot's "F'ive-foot Shelf"
In this set, as in similar collections,
of which there are several on the mar
ket, the reader finds selections made
by scholars from the worlds best
books, as men and time have decided
upon them.
To many minds, however, the
methodical pursuit of literature in
such wise does not exactly pan out"
as they say of gold--and books are
the gold of the mind. The sight of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-02

Jud Tunkins says there is no man
so brave that he can't be scared by
a doctor and couple of professional
nurses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-02

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20 the use for republication OF all news dis
patches credited TO IL or not otherwise cred
ited IN this paper and also the local news
of special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-02

Most of the letters to this column
are from mature readers; therefore, as
variety is the spice of letters as we'll
as of life, it is interesting now and
then to receive a missive from a high
school student.
The young lady who writes the fol-
lowing letter wants us to draw up "A
list of books for her to read this
Summer:
Dear Sir: In this evenings arti-
Gle you mentioned the fact that you
are a great reader. l also enjoy read
ing immensely. ! am Is years old
and have just finished my first year
in Western High School. I always
enjoy your column more than any
other part of the paper. You always
have something interesting to write
about: or, if YOU haven't anything.
YOU go out and find it-for example,
the slnken garden which you wrote
about a few weeks ago. | pass by it
every time l come home from school.
| was pleased to see and read what
you wrote about it.
Would it be imposing upon you to
ask you to send me a list of books
with which l might pleasantly pass
what promise to be some idle hours
during this coming Summer? You
surely are able to make such list
without undue trouble. If / read the
books you have read / may some
Gay be able to write as well as you
do. Here's hoping! Sincerely yours.
"REATRICE s."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-02

Ode loafer always picks a good
spot" said Uncle Eben. same as
weeds always find de best soil in de
garden"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-02
Progression,

II understand there is a moonshine
still around here"
Don't believe it," said Uncle Bill
Bottletop. I'VE are just as scientific
and synthetic as anybody What was
once called a still is now a labora.
tory"
"a monument" said Hi Ho the sage
Of Chinatown, expected to bestow
eternal fame may prove only a puzzle
to the psychologists.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-07-08
THE HAUNTED RANCH
TO DO TOMS GANG

Immediately following of the complete cast for
at the F. B. o. studios. = ~ fASsNAs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-07-08
Garden of Eden"

"The Garden of Eden" play in
German by Rudolph Bernauer
and Rudolph oesterreicher. which
Corinne Griffith is filming as
her first United Artists Picture,
was opened on Decoration Day at
the Lyric Theater. London, in its
English adaptation by Avery Hop
wood. Talullah Bankhead played
the role of Toni LeBrun. which
Miss Griffith win enact in the
film.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-07-08

Under the direction of Robert
De Lacy, Tyler will make this pic
ture from a story, 1.-THE Haunted
Ranch" by Frank Howard Clark,
adapted for the screen by the
author.
Despite the fact that frankie
Darro, f. B. O.'s S-year-old player,
has recently been elevated to
stardom, previous plans had been
made to have him appear in this
picture with Tyler, and so. until
his first starring vehicle Is ready,
frankie will continue to play with
the famous Western actor.
Opposite Tyler will play the
beautiful Sharon Lynn, and others
of the cast include Beans,
Frankie's famous dog; Harry
Woods, Frank Rice, Barney
Furey, Tom Lingham, and Jack
Anthony.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-07-08

Automobile ownership Yields dividends
in miles Of pleasure and unlimited
happiness In travelling buy your
ear from tOday's Classified Ads.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-07-08
Optimistic Note

HILARY
]. DOAKES,
well-known
Broadway
juvenile,
who
asserted in
exclusive
interview
at the
Sailors Rest
here yester-
day, his
confidence
that the
movies are
here to stay.
He is here
seen, imper-
sonating his
favorite
role as
"A Fern
Behind a
Hedge"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-07-08
Another One?

Another big extended run plo-
duction was started on the coast
by Warner Bros. this week when
Roy Del Ruth picked up the
megaphone to direct the first
scenes of Ham and Eggs at the
Front" a special written by Oar.
ry Francis Zanuck. for which the
adaptation was recently COM
pleted by Robert Dillon and
James Starr. The story is q
war comedy of negro soldiers and
their exploits in France.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-07-08

The prize Of 81 900 for a fam
fly of at least nine living chill
dren was bestowed on 81 fami.
lies in France this year, eight OF
the families having IA children
apiece and the average prize
winner 10.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-07-08
Play in Desert

Michael Curtiz, director of
Irene Rich's next picture tempo
rarily titled THE Outpost" has
left Hollywood with the princi.
pals of the company for a loca.
ton trip to the Arizona desert
which will last for about three
weeks. John MILAN and Jack
Ackroyd are the most recent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-07-08

comedy offering that c. C. Burr
has undertaken to date for
Johnny Hines.
Among those appearing promi.
nently in support of the comedian
are Leila Hyams. playing the
leading feminine role, Ruth
Dwyer, Walter Long, Henry Bar.
rows, George Kuwa, Margaret
Seldom. Bozo, the educated goose,
and Buddy, the comedy bulldog.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-07-08

players to be signed to support
Miss Rich in this story. william
Russell and William Collier, ir..
also have important roles in It.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-07-08

The picture now Is in the lab.
oratory ready to undergo the cut.
ting, editing and titllng proc.
esses. after which it viii be pre-
viewed in the hide-out theaters
of Hollywood and cut down to its
proper length of footage.
Officials who have watched the
production in work from the side.
lines declare that White Pants
Willie" is the most pretentious
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-07-08
JOHNNY HINES NEW
COMEDY COMPLETE

Word from the Hollywood headquarters of c. c. Burr
tna the final scenes have been completed Johnny Hines forth
coming First National picture white Willie" Following
the final shot, celebration impronpu party
took place for the players and staff comedian and pro-
Queer presiding, the final location Hollywood Heights
photographed. - $500 -"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-22
DREDGING IS RESUMED WRANGELL NARROWS

Dredging in Wrangell Narrows was resumed yesterday by the new digger recently brought up from the south by the Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Com pany, it was announced today by Major Douglas H. Gillette, dis trict engineer. The Narrows are for the present closed to naviga- tion and vessels will have to move around Cape Decision while work is in progress.
 The work has been closed down for several weeks owing to the destruction by fire of the first dredge used. The new boat was chartered from a Canadian com pany and brought north last week. If encountered heavy weather af- ter reaching Ketchikan and was delayed several days by it. A scow on which the dipper stick was loaded in tow of tugboat was lost in the storm in Clarence Strait but was later recovered un. damaged.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-22

Cherokee Indian village in Ark ansas, the daughter of Andrew Jackson Wilson,. Federal Com missioner of. Indian affairs. She studied voice culture at the Chi- cago Musical College, graduated from Swarthmore, and in 1919 was married to John Grady Gray son, first cousin of Rear Ad- miral Grayson. They were di- yorced in 1923 in Virginia on grounds of incompatibility
 Two years ago Mrs. Grayson entered the real estate business. She says she sold $2,000, ,000 worth of acreage and that having proved her ability in that line she turned to aviation.
 Then followed the partnership with Mrs. Ancker. She places their expenditures thus far at $43,000 in preparing for the flight and says $20,000 more will be necessary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-22
PARKS RETURNS HERE THIS A. M.
Attend Sitka Celebration, Delivering Dedicatory
 Address Tuesday

After attending the annual Alaska Day ceremony at Sitka last Tuesday, Gov. George A. Parks returned here last night. He delivered the dedicatory ad- dress at the unveiiing of the monument erected there by the Territory commemorating the transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States.
 The Governor was accompanied by Major Douglas H. Gillette, who inspected fish traps enroute, and E. M. Goddard, acting executive officer of the Alaska Game Com mission.
 The ceremonies were attended by a fine crowd, said Gov. Parks today An excellent program in which the Sitka schools played q prominent part was rendered. Ow- ing to squally weather accom- panied by intermittent rains, q part of the exercises was held indoors. The dedication exercises. however, were held at the monu- ment which marks the site where he Russian flag was lowered and the Stars >and Stripes raised in it's place.
 The program follows:
 Star Spangled Banner. Audience exercise --............. School children )pening Address ....
 .....-.--.......... Dr. James C.. Condit aessage from David Adler, Ter
 toral Commander, American Le. zion, Read by k. q. Harris. Address, Early Russian History
 -.-..--.---. Rev. A. P. Kasheevaroff Alaska, My Alaska
 -.----.------...-----.--.... School children Dedicatory Address .....
 ....---,---..-.- Gov. George A. Parks Unveiling of Memorial ..-
 -...... Dorothy Pabloff Morrison Acceptance, Rev. James H. Condit Dedicatory Prayer .........-.............
 ..s.--..--..-. Rev. w. s. Marble America .--------<-----.----------.. Audience
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-22
'C. ". CHEATHAM,
 20 R MFR L OCAL|
 RESIDENT, DEAD
Passes Away In Seattle Yesterday as Result
 of an Operation

Chester w. Cheatham, aged A years, for several years resident of Juneau, when he was Assistant District Engineer of the Bureau of Public Roads, passed away in Seattle yesterday morning fol lowing an operation for appendi- citis which took place last Sun. day in Seattle hospital. Local Masons received the advices of MT. Cheatham's death last night and the same information was contained in Associated Press dis. patches to the Daily Empire.
 MT. Cheatham came to Alaska. first being stationed at Ketchi- kan, in 1920 and the next year he came to Juneau. making this his headquarters until early in the spring of 1925 when he was trans. ferred to Portland, Ore. During the time in Alaska, MT. Cheatham was the Assistant District En- gineer of the Bureau of Publia Roads, in charge of roads and trail work in Alaska for that or. ganization. During his residence in Juneau, he took an active part in civic affairs and both he and his wife were popular. They lived in the Malony House, Fifth and Harris for several years. MT Cheatham. at the time of his death, was in the engineering de partment of the Northern Pacific Railway, having resigned from the Bureau of Public Roads short ly after being transferred to Port land.
 Mir Cheatham was a member of Juneau Lodge, No. 147, F. & A. M, the Juneau Lodge of Elks, No. APO, and of Pioneers of Alaska, Igloo No. 20. at Hyder.
 MT. Cheatham is survived by his widow, and two sons, Lonnie and Winston, all residing in Sc. attle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-22
D. |. PORTER DIES
 HERE YESTERDAY

D. L. Porter, aged 50, empoyee of the Alaska Juneau Mine. pasa- ed away at 9:30 o'clock last night at St Ann's hospital following in ternal complications and intes. tinal trouble. He entered the hospital for treatment on Thurs day.
 The deceased is a native of Nova Scotia, and as far as is known his only surviving relative is Mrs. Stewart Foots, a sister residing in Nova Scotia No funeral arrangements have been made but will be held next week from the Carter Funeral Parlors. He was life member of the L. O. o. M., and also associated with the Modern Woodmen of America
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-22
AMER. LEGION SHOW GOING
 TO BE GIVEN
"Oh You Wildcat Wi Be Presented Here
 Big Comedy Feature

Preparations for what gives promise of being one of the most highly amusing entertainments seen locally in some lime are well under way for the theatrical of fering by the local post of the American Legion.
 The comedy to be presented this year will be entirely differ. ent from anything yet attempted by the local Thespians, and, in asmuch as the principal character of the play is a comedy one, the plot highly lndicrous, the dialogue extremely funny all entrusted to the ability of Dutch" truly comedy bill seems assured.
 The bill is especially suited to the. presentation by an American Legion cast, inasmuch as it is the famous "Oh You Wildcat" comedy first presented overseas during the war by the S1st Divi- sion. known as the Wildcat Divi- sion. hence the title of the com edy, and the general theme of the bill was thought of by no less a humorist than George Ade with George M. Cohan, Irwin Cobb, Aaron Hoffman and Will Greasy | as collaborators. Greasy. well known in vaudeville, was sent overseas during the great con flict, together with Elsie Janis, to arrange entertainment for the battling boys, and 1t was under his direction that "Oh You Wild cat" was first produced. It was while in France that Greasy met Percy Grangier the famous con cert pianist and composer, then a Doughboy, and Grangier com. posed and arranged the music for the opening and finales that will be used locally.
 The plot deals with fortunes, or misfortunes, of a dumb Rookie who, believing that "all men are equal" cannot accustom himselt to the strict army discipline, and is particularly suited to Dutch Bernhofer's droH method of creat. ing laughter.
 The play will be professionally { directed, with all new and special scenery and as the first act ie laid in shell torn French vii lage behind the American lines with the second act in Honolulu some picturesque and novel scenic effects are possible. and promis
 ed.
 Maxine Kline (Mrs. Bobby Mack) who has just returned from tour of the interior where she presented series of dancing programs, and who will be re
 membered for her dancing mum
 bers while playing at the Palace
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-22
NO LIBRARIAN
 SELECTED BY
 CITY COUNCIL
Seven Applications Receiv- ed, Referred to Commit
 tee Other Business

Selection of a librarian for the Juneau Public Library to serve until next April was deferred by the City Council last night at it's regular meeting. Letters from seven applicants were read but they were referred to the Library Committee for the selection of those having the proper qualif- cations. Before the end of the month special meeting of the Council will be called to select a librarian from those reported upon by the committee.
 Those who filed with the City Clerk in compliance with the li- brary ordinance recently passed asking for applicants for the posi- ton of librarian were: Mrs. Alice Loughlin. Mrs. Ina Jackson, Mrs. k. Elizabeth Thompson, Mrs. Alice M. Coughlin, Agnes G. Manning, Mrs. Sarah McGill and Mrs. Mary H. Delzelle. The librarian final ly selected will serve until April, 1928, and during that month the Council will elect a librarian to serve for full year term.
 Discussion was held last night on a suitable location for per manent city float for local gas boats. where protection could be found from the wind and seas. Repairs will probably be made on Float c. the boat mooring at the rock dump, although this property is leased and the pres ent lease terminates in 1881. No other favorable locations were re- ported by any council members, and the belief was expressed that no other place, where the boats could find adequate protection, was available.
 Public Gridiron
 A recommendation signed by a number of Juneaus fishermen and gasboat owners. was read by H. R. Shepard. It proposed a pub lie gridiron to be built in the rear of the Warner Machine Shop. The question was laid on the table until a later date.
 A request that the City Council permit the Alaska Electric Light and Power Go. to strike out the phrase in the City Ordinance designating the light and power charges which places a flat rate of $2 per kilowatt month on cleo trio heaters, from May 1 to No yember 1, was made by the com pany in letter brought to the attention of the councilmen. The reason for the request was stated that all the dump power is con sumed. During the period from May 1 to November 1 such cleo *tricity should be paid on meter rates. the letter suggested.
 The city's rock crusher was sold for $500 to the Alaska Ju- ncau mine, the Councilmen be- lieving that they can buy their crushed rock cheaper than they can crush their own.
 Current bills were read and or dered paid.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-22
OLD TIME ALASKAN
 CROSSES DIVIDE

John Cebalo, 49, resident of Alaska for many years, old time Douglasite. died at St. Anns hos pital at ' D. m. yesterday after many months confinement. The cause of death was consumption. Cebalo has been in the hospital for nearly year. part time. and had been there continuously since last December.
 Investigation failed to disclose whether or not he had any living relatives. He is native of Aus tria. The body is at the c. w. Carter Mortuary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-22
ERIK EkMAN SOUGHT

Information is deslred by the Governors Office. Juneau, Alaska. of the whereabouts of Erik Elk man. He is about twenty seven years old. light complexioned and tall. Last heard from at Seward. Alaska. Any information resara- ing MT. Ekman should be sent to the Governors Office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-22

 making a 'foollhardy" flight. lr the first place, she says. tat flight from the United States to Denmark will not be a nonstop affair.
 From Old Orchard, she ex- plains. she will fly in any di- rcction that opens the first safe channel to Europe, alighting at Newfoundland if necessary or flying by way of the Azores. She plans to land in Ireland, England or France before pro- ceeding to Denmark.
 Mrs. Grayson was born in a
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-22

Dorothy Morrison, who lifted the veil from the monument is a granddaughter of the. last Lieu tenant Governor of Alaska under Russian rule, the Governor said
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-22
ELECTRICITY OFF NOTICE

Electricity will be off on Front Street and east of Gold between Gastineau Ave and East 9th St. Sunday morning, October 23, from ' a. m. to 9 a. m. All motor service, central down town dis triet, till 12 noon. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-22
VIRGINIA W SAILS

Virginia " leaves tonight at 10 o'clock for Tenakee. Warm Springs and all Chatham Straits ports of call. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-22

Theatre here several months ago, will direct the chorus as well as offer dancing specially.
 While the exact date of the performances has not been posi- lively decided upon it will be within the next two or three weeks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-22
VIRGINIA " SAILS

Virginia " leaves tonight at 10 o'clock for Tenakee, Warm Springs and all Chatham Straits ports of call. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-22

do all kinds of reDalr work. such as shingling, kalsomining carpenter, electrical. etc. Phone 2003, Henry Gorham. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-22

SPECIAL AT TERRELL'S
 Frederic Permanent Waves, $16.50. New Vitn Tonic pads new. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-22

Old papers for sale at Tine Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-22
AT THE HOTELS

Gastineau
 T. A. Eastland, Thane; Jack Smith, Thane: J. Doe, Los An geles.
 Alaskan
 John s. Stevenson; Ed. Herman, city; Tom Jimmie and wife: B. Brown, city; J. T Hansen, Aux Ely; Paul Shadura. Aux Bay; I1Qolse Kadeetoo, Yakutat; George 2rnfheson. Lisianski Inlet.
 W0W'S TOUR RO0F' If you need shingles for it. folilemher Femmer has them at D11oo that ts right. adv. + 4|
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-10-22
CAREER OF FLYER
 IN COMMERCE IS
 GOAL OF AVIATRIX

(Contlnucu rom rage one)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07
REED NOW AGAINST
AN EXTRA SESSION
Missouri Senator Believes II
Is Too Late for Any Good
to Flood Victims.

BY the Associated Press.
ST. LOUIS, July IA special SEES
sion of Congress for enactment of
flood relief measures no longer is
advocated by United States Senator
James A. Reed of Missouri. although
he waged vigorous fight for an
. extra session after the most damaging
food in the Mississippi Valley last
Spring Neither does he favor the
early converting of the next regular
session of Congress.
Senator Reed. who is here as attor-
new for III, plaintiff in a patent pro-
ceedinE in Federal Court, believes
that ii is too late for any good TO
come from an extra session of Con-
gress. AS to an early start for the
next session. the Senator said he
thought there would be plenty OF
time for passage of a flood-control
program during the regular term
II did think" said Senator Reed.
latter the flood had destroyed mil
lions of dollars worth of property and
nut thousands out of their homes
that something ought to be done TO
nut the farmers of the section on
their feet for this year. | thought
Congress should have been convened
and immediate relief extended.
But il we have to wait until the
fishing season is over in South Dakota
we won't be able 10 do these farmers
any good"
The latter statement was made in
q sarcastic reference % the fact that
President Coolidge, upon whom 1t de-
wolves to call Congress into special
session. is spending a vacation fishing
In the Black Hills of South Dakota.