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Evening star., 1933-07-26
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@. Are "dogs" and "tigers" usually
included as poker hands in poker
games?-H. w.
A. In some localities, notably in the
South, certain freak hands are played
in connection with any form of poker.
Among these are dogs" and tigers"
However, throughout the United States
the greater number Of poker players do
not play the game with freak hands
included.
@. have an old decanter with a
glass stopper which does not flt tightly.
Should a tight-fitting cork be used
when there is liquor in the decanter?-
D. H.
A. Liquor evaporates slowly. If It Is
to be left in the decanter q short time,
the glass stopper will sufhce.
@. How many Indian head pennies
have been issued since 1909?-B. NJ
A. No Indian head pennies have been
minted since 1909.
@. What are the ingredients. Of ordi-
nary fertilizer?-E. S. T.
A. They are nitrogen, phosphoric acid
and potash. Ordinary fertilizer has
these chemicals in the ratio 2-8-2, plus
large quantities Of dirt. Concentrated
fertilizer has less dirt and the ratio
10-40-10.
@. How large Is Carnera?-R. L.
A. The new heavyweight champion
is six feet six and one-half inches tall,
weighs 260 pounds, has chest meas
urement of So inches, and wears 19-
inch collar.
@. How many Negroes were brought
to this country as slaves?-H. D.
A. There are no actual compilations,
but it is estimated that in all. prob
ably 100000 Negroes were imported
as slaves.
G. Why does brown rice cost more
tnan white r1ce!-E. w.
A The Department Of Agriculture
says that there are several reasons why
brown rice is not sold cheaply. In the
first place, the millers have expensive
machinery installed for removing the
bran and polishing the grain, and they
claim it is no saving to them not TO
have to use this machinery. The bran
the cuticle and embryo contains fat,
and this becomes rancid after a time,
so that the brown rice has not the last
ing properties of polished rice and must
be sold in a comparatively short time
The third objection to brown rice from
the producers standpoint is that it Is
said to be more liable to attack by
insects.
@. What is tumo?-J w. M.
A. The word tumo means heat or
warmth, but is not used in the T1betan
language for ordinary heat or warmth
but that derived as result Of mystical
experience.
@. How often are worlds fairs held?
IF. " G.
A. They are not held at any par
ticular intervals. From time to time
various cities decide to hold fairs OF
this kind, partly for publicity and ad-
vertising purposes.
@. How many men Of fighting age
| could the United States raise by draft?
e. J. M
A. The United States could have pro-
duced 100000 men during the World
War by draft, including men OF 45
years of age Undoubtedly q larger
number could be produced at the pres
Evening star., 1933-07-26

The boss Is expected to make condi-
tions better for his subordinates. If the
boss boss will do the same all up the
line, Improvement will be prompt and
material. Business is so complex that
authorities assert themselves at many
points Of contact. The admonition "be
easy with the little fellow" Is not limited
in its application to the management of
a weekly wage schedule. The struggling
business man has his claims to be con-
sidered.
Evening star., 1933-07-26

Mention Of possible future war" in
connection with the splendid Balbo
flight must be accepted purely as a
conversational depression into realms of
speculative fancy There are many
things the civilized world wants, but it
is unanimously agreed that war is not
among them.
Evening star., 1933-07-26

On recent inspection Of the ther-
mometer Senators and Representatives
are more than ever inclined to the view
that the Summer vacation represents
one Of the highest evidences Of wisdom
of which craftsmanship is capable.
Evening star., 1933-07-26

BY devismg harsh and arbitrary pun
ishments Hitler risks the fate which
dictators often face Of being victims
Of their own ingenuities when the tide
of retribution sets against them.
Evening star., 1933-07-26

A brain trust" is powerful organ
ization and the citizens of the Nation
are all invited to became stockholders
Co-ordinated capital is required for
great business enterprise and so Is CO.
ordinated thought.
Evening star., 1933-07-26

Protest against any elimination of
projects for State building at Federal
expense is bound to arise. Economy is
always advised, but where Federal funds
are possibly available it is usually the
kind of economy that begins at home
Evening star., 1933-07-26
Offended SenSibilities.

Certainly" said the farmers wife to
Meandering Mike, I'll give you your
breakfast"
Thank you, ma'am, fur ever an
ever"
Suppose" she went on, with a glance
at the wood pile, that you start in
with chop"
And he turned haughtily away with
a remark to the effect that nothing was
so offensive to man Of taste as an
untimely and unseemly Jest.
Evening star., 1933-07-26

A universal effort in behalf of COM
mon humanity is now demanded apart
from distinctions Of personal pride.
Consideration is demanded for the
white collar" but not for the high
hat"
Evening star., 1933-07-26

No manifestation of confidence was
ever more magnificent than that shown
by the American people in their Presi-
dent. They move promptly on signal
and ask only the simple homely ques-
ton, where do we go from here?
Evening star., 1933-07-26

Accountants are In very general
agreement with the administrations
theory that the way to get the old
ledger further out of 1.-The red' is to do
more expert addition on the pages that
include the pay roll.
Evening star., 1933-07-26

The progress of national recovery is
already good, and earnest advice is Of
fered not to disturb the convalescence
by needless agitation.
Evening star., 1933-07-26
Unsubstantial Popularity.

"Your constituents are saying all
manner of harsh things about you just
now"
YES" replied Senator Sorghum.
Such is the flckleness of the public.
One might think I was pitcher who
had lost a game for the home team"
Evening star., 1933-07-26
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Evening star., 1933-07-26
Consolation.

From the Spartanburg Herald.
No doubt, Lady Astor, defeated by
the Prince of Wales for a golf cham
pionship, thinks it is better to have
played and lost than never to have
played at all.
Evening star., 1933-07-26
A Subterfuge.

A Subterfuge.
II hyahs you Is very SCUM sleeper"
said Miss Miami Brown.
deed I is" replied Mr.. Erastus
Pinkley. Sometimes de onlies' way
nanny kin make me git out O. bed In
a hurry is to stan benin de door an
cluck like a chicken"
Evening star., 1933-07-26

What makes me spicious O. some re-
fohmers," said Uncle Eben. "is dat dey
can't see no way O. kyahin' out der
refohms onless dey gifts lahge Job to
staht wiz" ~
Evening star., 1933-07-26
Risk Avated.

Aren't you afraid that stenographer
will divulge some of your business
secrets?"
mo-" said Mr.. Growcher. I'm safe
on that point. I've got one who can't
read her own notes"
Evening star., 1933-07-26
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Evening star., 1933-07-26
Prudence.

The umpire's perils are not DER;
He hastenS to renew
His accident insurance for
Another month or two.
Evening star., 1933-07-26
THEODORE W. MOVES. :. Editor
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Evening star., 1933-07-26
The Division Of Toll.

The legislature makes law;
The labor is but slight.
The people who enforce it are
The ones who have to fight.
Evening star., 1933-07-26

@. How many men Of fighting age
could the United States raise by draft?
e. ]. M
A. The United States could have pro-
duced 24,000,000 men during the World
War by draft, including men OF As
years of age Undoubtedly larger
number could be produced at the pres
Evening star., 1933-07-26

c. What are the ingredients Of ordi-
nary fertilizer?-E. S. T.
A. They are nitrogen, phosphoric acid
and potash. Ordinary fertilizer has
these chemicals in the ratio 2-8-2. plus
large quantities of dirt. Concentrated
fertilizer has less dirt and the ratio
10-40-10.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-12-08
SHONBECKS ARE. ENROUTE SOUTH FOR VACATION

A. A. Shonbeck, prominent An- chorage business man and owner of large Matanuska Valley farm, and Mrs. Shonbeck, who are en- route to the States for vaca- ton, visited local friends last night while the steamer Alaska was in port. They will be absent from the Territory about 90 days.
 One of the most active Demo- crats in the Territory, MT. Shon- beck held an extended conference last night with National Com mitteeman James J. Connors, and later conferred with Acting Gov. E. w. Griffin relative to the un- employment situation and other matters effecting Anchorage and the railroad belt.
 After spending a short time in Seattle. the Shonbecks will go to Los Angeles for visit, then go East. visiting Delegate Dimond Tn Washington for several days. MT Shonbeck expects to purchase some farm machinery in the East, in- cluding a modern hay drier for use by the farmers in the Matanuska Valley.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-12-08
RIGHT OF WAY
 PROCURED FOR
 ST. EXTENSION
Work to Proceed on City End of Willoughby
 Next Week

Following the completion of the present Willoughby Avenue pro- feet. the avenue will be extended and widened from Ferry way South to and through Admiral Way, meeting lower Front Street at the Winter and Pond location, according to an announcement made today at the City Hall. It is expected that this work Will begin next week.
 Judging from the enthusiastic response this announcement re- ceived from local business men to- day. this linking of important traffic lanes will be both a pop ular and efficient development
 This near-future improvement was made possible by public spir- tied property owners, including Oscar Harri, E. R. Jaeger and A. J. Dishaw, and others interest ad
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-12-08
CR0CERS CLASH WITH ELkS AND PAPS MEET JED.

Four of the strongest lives in the Channel hoop circuit Will display their wares in tonight's scheduled double -header at the High School gym. In the opener, George Brothers will tangle with the Elks and in the final game the Moose and Bremen match strength.
 The Five Fast Delivery boys look like probable winners in the first game, although the Elks may up set the dope At least they VIII give the Grocers a real battle.
 The nightcap ought to be one of the best games of the year. The Moose have won their last three games, defeating George Brothers, DeMolay and the Elks. They were beaten by the Douglas Bremen and the Tallapoosa, both of which were swamped by the Smoke eaters. However, the Bremen lost to George Brothers. The Bremen appear to have the better balanced squad with the strongest reserve force to draw from. The Moose, however, have been shooting well above par at long distances and Il they continue their craftsmanship they will be a hard outfit to beat tonight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-12-08
AT FIVE FINGERS
 IS DES TR0YED


 Fire from an upreported cause destroyed the light house on Five Finger Islands this morning at II o'clock, according to wireless messages received by the U. s. c. G. Tallapoosa shortly after noon today.
 The messages were meager but said that the boat house and carpenter house had been saved and that the crew had establish sd a temporary light on the Rog- CTS Host House.
 It is believed that none of the crew was injured but no word was received as to damage to per- sonal property.
 Five Finger Light is situated near the lower end of Stephens Passage 8 little north of Cape Fanshaw and was one of the larG< est lights in Southeast Alaska.
 A subsequent message to the Tallapoosa from the Lighthouse tender Cedar. said a light had been temporarily established ct Five Fingers. the same brilliance as before. !
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-12-08
COL. MILLER
 VISITS HERE
 FOR ONE DAY

Aboard tn Torrance, Col. Will liam c. Miller commandant at Chilkoot Barracks, arrived in Ju- neau at 12::3O o'clock this morn ing, accompanied by Capt. John S. Vincent, Quartermaster at the barracks, from a trip to Sitka. .
 The Fornance was heavily weight ed down with ice as the result ot the storm raging on Chatham Strait and resembled a miniature Niagara Falls.
 Col. Miller left Chilkoot Bar rocks last Friday for Sitka to get work started on the National Cemetery there and reports every k ing progressing splendidly.
 J. G. Shepard is foreman Of the work and will employ two crews of eight men each. One crew will be composed of white men and the other of Indians. Each crew will work three days a week as the 30- hour week law will be observd,
 Col. Miller expects to leave aboard the Torrance for his re- turn to the Barracks early tomor- row morning. During his present command Col. Miller says he has never experienced such a long blow as the present one and he hopes it will die down before he starts steaming up Lynn Canal for his headquarters.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-12-08
JUNEAU'S QUOTA. IN CWA PROGRAM BOOSTED TO 50
Crew Put to Work on Gold Creek Today-Second
 lob Starts Tomorrow

Juneau's quota of jobs under the CWA program, launched in Alaska this year, was raised today to 60, it was announced by E. w. Griffin, Acting Governor. The All aska Road Commission was prac- tically swamped yesterday with men on the unemployed list, a number of whom have come here recently from other sections of the Territory, hoping to find work in the minnig industry.
 Two local projects have been definitely approved the Gold Creek improvement plan and sew CT installation in the Scatter Tract residential section, MT Griffin an- nounced.
 Twenty-four workmen under Jack Foster, foreman, were given jobs on the Gold Creek work this morning. The crew there will com- prise 28 men, but four of those who were signed up at Commis- sion headquarters yesterday failed to report for work today. Twenty men will be used in the sewer installation in the Scatter tract.
 Work under the CWA program also started in Douglas today. Nine men were put to work this morning and others are expected to be added later.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-12-08
26 PASSENGERS ON NORTHLAND
 FROM SEATTLE

Arriving from Seattle at 11:15 o'clock this forenoon, the motor ship Northland,. Capt L. Williams, master, and E. P. Winch, purser, brought 26 passengers to Juneau and had three through passengers for Sitka.
 Passengers for Juneau from Se- attle were: Miss K. Pickering w. Manahan, Mrs. F. w. Flanigan, Ben Leaning, Mrs. J. c. Arm strong, Mrs. James Milligan, Mrs. Babe Kusisto, MT. and Mrs. w. H. williams, Robert Brown, Wil- liam Fogg, Bob Clayton, H. Moses, Harry Mullen and F. M. Lane.
 From s. E. Alaska
 Those on board for Juneau from Southeast Alaska ports were: Ed Leask, w. D. Gross, G. D. Mc- Donald, Harry Race, E. H. Clifford, c. A. Wellington, Carrie Demasi, A. J. Fries, Mrs. E. F. Rice and 0tII 61ulIIl.
 For Sftka Tonight
 The North1and left Juneau for Douglas at 2:30 o'clock this after noon and will sail for Sitka at 8 p. m. from the Union oil Dock, Juneau.
 For Sitka the through passen- gers are L. L. Stenseth, Al Hage- wig and Mary Lenado. Passeng- CTS from Juneau for Sitka are William Bailey, Oscar Jensen. MT. and Mrs. Richard Marshall and Dora Gordon.
 The Northland will sail south from Juneau next Sunday at mid- night.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-12-08
PLANS FOR NEW HOME
 PROGRESSING NICELY, HESSE IS INFORMED

Plans, being prepared for the new Pioneers Home at Sitka by Heath, Cove & Bell, Tacoma ar chitects, are progressing satis- factorily and the first draft show ing the new structure in some de- tail are expected to be received by the Home Building Commission, it was announcd today by w. A.. Hesse, Chairman. who returned last night from Sitka. He came here on the Army harbor boat Fornance, which encountered rough weather and was three days mak- ing the trip.
 MT. Hesse has been making some preliminary investigations at Sitka for the architects. He spent three weeks there in this and assisting Supt Filler Hanson of the Home, in improvements on the Home cemeteries.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-12-08
GEN. JOHNSON PRAISES MOVE
 BY PRESIDENT
MIRA Chief Gives Message to Those Who Think
 for Themselves CRITICS ANSWERED,
 NEW YORK ADDRESS Politics Brought Into Dis- Republican
 Newspaper Raped

NEW YORK, Dec. g. The Roosevelt dollar is pronounced the "soundest money on the face of the earth now or at any other time" by Hugh s. Johnson, head of MIRA, in an address last night, which he called a message for those who think
 Gen. Johnson said to the audi tors of the National Association of Manufacturers:
 Don't let anybody do your thinking for you"
 NRA Defended
 Discussing critics of the Roose- welt Administration, Gen. Johnson voiced defense both for MIRA and the rest of the Roosevelt pro- gram.
 He dwelt again on the freedom of the press and said the recent charge of radio censorship "is bugaboo, out of whole cloth"
 Politics
 For the first time in answer ing criticism. Gen. Johnson brought in politics when he said:
 Tt may be merely coincidence, but nevertheless fact, that with few exceptions, the most promi- nent newspapers that have been assailing MIRA are severely Re- publican in their sympathy. We could hardly expect such journals as the Chicago Tribune and Chi- cago Daily News, whose affilia- tions and political allegiance have never wavered, could be very en- thusiastic for Democratic Ad- ministration.
 Issue Warning
 Johnson warned his listeners that any violent reactionary prop aganda could swing Congress into passing tighter labor law, pos sibly a 30-hour week law, and that "an unreasoning attack on the codes will get an unreasoning Con- gressional mandate"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-12-08
MRS. EDITH BAVARD INSTALLED AT A. L.
 AUXILIARY MEETING

Mrs. Edith Bavard was in- stalled as President of the Amer ican Legion Auxiliary at the reg ular meeting held in the Dugout last evening with Mrs. Homer Nordling acting as installing offi- cer. Business which was taken care of at the meeting following the installation ceremonies includ- ed the appointment of Depart ment chairman, the decision to send Christmas boxes to all needy veterans of the town and a month ly contribution to an Alaskan veteran who is hospitalized in the States.
 Appoint Chairmen
 Chairmen appointed were, Re- mobilization, Mrs. John Newman; Child Welfare, Miss Elsie Baggen; Legislation, Mrs. M. E. Monagle; l; Americanism, Mrs. Cash Cole; Community Service, Mrs. R. S. Raven; Publicity, Mrs. R. R. Her mann. Members of the member ship committee, who were appoint ed las tevenipg were: Mrs. Victor Manville, chairman, Mrs. John Mo- Cormick, Mrs. Edith Sheelor and Mrs. Edith Bavard. The finance committee will be appointed later.
 Presentation
 Mrs. Charles Seelye was present. ed with a beautiful Past Presi- dents ring with Mrs. Edith Shee- Tor making the presentation speech and after the business session, a social hour was held in honor of the recent return of Mrs. Edith Bavard from an extended trip south, with refreshments served by the hostesses of the evening, Mrs Homer Nordling and Mrs. Waino Hendrickson.
 One of the biggest crowds to pc present in recent months, attend ed the meeting of the Auxiliary last evening.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-12-08

NEW YORK, Dec. 8.-Trade and business have resumed forward strides following the lull of the closing week of November, the Dun -Bradstreet, Inc, trade review said today.
 The seasons volume is at the best level in two years.
 With no uncertain force, the Review said the consumer buying was manifest immediately follow ing Thanksgiving and is now in- creasing as Christmas approach es.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-12-08
} ZONE SCHEME. PROPOSED NO w, WORLD CONTROL
Premier Mussolini Makes Suggestions -Rejec-
 ton Is Seen VERSAILLES TREATY
 BE IRRIGATED France Believed Opposed to Plan for Three
 Great Divisions

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8.-Premier Mussolini's new plan for a sort of super League of Great Powers in ruling the affairs of three world zones is looked upon by some state officials as already well on the way toward rejection although they are withholding final judg- ment.
 One reason given by the offic- ials is that they do not believe France would accept the arrange ment, which as it does, would re- move from the Versailles Treaty some guarantees of security.
 The plans of Il Duce, roughly speaking. would let the United States take primary control in the affairs of the Americas; Japan and Russia those in Asia, and Germany, France, Great Britain and Italy, the affairs of those in Europe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-12-08
Business No,v Taking Great For,uard Stride; Best
 LeueIs il T,UO Years Reached

Acceleration is incident to the opening of an entirely new field of merchandise revenue with a definite ending of the thirteen years of prohibition.
 The sudden shifting of so many men and women from relief rolls to gainful occupations through the efforts of the Civil Works Admin istration has brought encourage ment to nearly every section of the country and giving an impetus to the retail demand especially in necessities, which has been wide spread.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-12-08
PRICE TRENDS BEING WATCHED
 BY ROOSEVELT
Gold Policy Believed to Be Part of Program for
 Recovery

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8.-A mod crate exercise of President Roose- velt's gold policy in harmony with commodity price trends apparent ly constitutes the Administrations Immediate monetary program.
 Observers believe the. President rests his chief hope on rising commodity levels in the domestic recovery prgoram and regards the gold plan as a whip ready to crack if prices lag.