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The Nome daily nugget., 1935-06-20

great pressure.
 A few days ago, the Treasury placed a hundred million dollars worth of three percent thirteen year bonds on the market under unusual conditions The public was asked to bid on the securities, no bid less than par to be considered. Primar fly, the government sought to play a winning game, since the bonds could not be parted with at less than face value, and all that was derived over and above face val ues was so much velvet. It is to be suspected that the psychological fac tor was taken under consideration also. The plan was an announce ment that the treasury considered its paper to be worth par at least, and if the buying public expressed a willingness to pay a little more than par, the total effect would be to stabilize the value of the issue Municipal bonds long have been disposed of under the terms fixed by the treasury in the present in- stance. The federal financiers were not treading strange ground. If the bidding system can be put into operation on larger scale, govern ment securities will stand on a pe- culiarly firm foundation. The value of thing is what someone is will. ing to pay for it voluntarily
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1935-09-04

t. of Gig rates are being sn gid into
his sanu. lat's unfair th.nk we
we should continue the stamDS and find
some means of enforcing the aw. am
nOt in favor of finding GU WAYS and
means of financing the Government, but
it is not fair that honest people should be
made to pay tax while Others are SNUG
Cling goods into the island
1st Member for Frederikste Town
(MeyWim) Mr. Chairman. When this or
dinance w2s adopted by this Council
TWO years ago it was understood that we
would put it in effect for one year and
when that year was Sup if we saw fit to
do 50 extend the time. and now tie time
is 10 again we either have to end 1t
or discontinue If. The honorable End
Member for Christlansted Town says we
need the money to balance our budget
J agree with him. but the original ordi-
nance should come before the Council. |
think we sh ,uld so word he ordinance
that we should not have the need of get.
ting a PHILADELPHIA Lawyer to inter-
pret it for US. When we put the law into
effect two years ago tax on steamship
tickets was in existence in continental
Unteo States Dutnow Thick 1t has been
abolished This ordinance should 60 be.
fore the Muncp pal Committee and a re-
port made 10 the Council.
1st member for Frederksted Country
District (ClGrke) Mr. Chairman. | nope
the Municipal COMMITTEE will see fit to
recommend That il be repealed
The Chairman Inc oest procedure
is to LIST LIST discussion on the bill rem ain
open and leave ii TO the Municipal Com
mtttee t. decide wnefh r OF not it is ne
cessary 10 have this ordinance. 1t may
be necessary in a year like this. because
up to now there is such great difference
between revenues aud expenditures in
the budget The rates will be deter mined
by the amount you ed 70 balance the
budget.
lst Member for Fred rksted Town
(Merwin) moved that lst dIscuss,oa
on the bill be- ciused.
LIST Member FOR Christiansted Country
District (Ch4bert) moved an amendment
10 the motion to the effect that lst dis
cCision on the bill remain open.
The amendment TO the motion was
put 10 the vote with the result that 10
mamOers voted for, none against.
The Chairman The matter goes over
to the next meeting on 1St discussion.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1935-09-04

Colonial Council Bill No 2.
Introduction OF aud 1st discussion
on Colonial Councn Bill No. z.
draft of ordinance u reoc ganize
the Fire Department of ST CroIx
Introduced by Government.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1935-09-04
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
Colonial Council
FOR ST. CROIX
FOR ST. CROIX

Continued from Tribune Sept. 3rd
Ord Member for ChrstiansteJ Town
(bobio): Mr.. Chairman. endorse the
IDEA expressed by you. This bill as pre-
sented is making the law permanent.
Every Councn member has gone on re-
cord as saying he will not vote for any
new tax and now comes the Government
asking to make permanent a tax which
IS temporary. Since the Municipal Com
mittee is 10 charge of the finances of the
Municipality If this Council is advised oy
that Committee or it recommends that
such bill DE accepted feel that this
Councl will be far more recOncied and
would be wiling to accept it's recOmmen
dation. If the Municipal Committee takes
his matter under advsement and let Us
know whether il is necessary to amend
the original law that could be done /
wish 10 remind my colleagues that the
taxpayers have expressed themselves
as not wiling to pay any moro TAX. If the
Administrator has fallen down on its
budget system we are not the ores TO
come to their rescue. tney are the ones
who have set up top heavy a1ministra-
ton, why then shou we be DenaIized?
/ ask members TO De careful and do not
ever tax our peoDe.
9th Appointed Me mber (JoSeph); Mr..
Chairman. Has the Acting Lieutenant
Governor authority to Withdraw this
measure?
The Choi. man The Acting Lieutenant
Governor Oo=S not care to express an
opinion. lie asks hat he bnl remain
under lst dlscu SION.
5th Appointed Member JoSeph) Mr.
Chairman. There is more than one way
by which we can go about this matter
we can ask that the measure be with.
drawn or let go through all three discus
sions and vote it down. ! agree with the
honorable 4th Member for Ghristiansted
Country District but do not see how he
can fulfill his desires without getting
Gals draft out of fhe way. 1t has been
brought to my notice. that large quaint.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1935-09-04
Some of The Things
We Sell

Folding Card Tables. Black embo 'ol
fibre top. Black enamaled lie ;. N s4I
plated corners with sturdy cen.tr B &c.
Screw drivers highly polished Coo cola
handle.
FOOD Choppers. heavy retained. feur
cutting Knives. cut coarse. mediu and
extra fine. Extra large bowls. Height
over IN inches. -
@Attractive Electric Lamps assorted
colors. colored silk cords 70 matcn.
SPECIAL Paint Brushes Nickel ferrules
Coaster Wagons. 1888. Models, real
treat for the kid -ss
Roller skares, with self contained roller
bearings. Bright nickel plates. Unusual
value .nia ldls'ncuve line Of msrt.
Firm Of. John Alexander
(HOUSt WHICH SELLS HE BEST
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11
Oil Troubling the Waters.
(New York Times.)


 It is not true that the League of Nations has abruptly given up the plan to deprive Italy of oil It has postponed action it for some days" owing to the urgent request of the French Government that action be delayed Premier Laval is in political and financial difficulties at home, and evidently fears that his position would be further imperied if an added and drastic sanction were applied to Italy Besides unless all the reports are mislead- ing there is a strong diplomatic effort at Rome, in which France and Great Britain are acting to- gether to sound out terms of peace between Italy and Ethiopia. Mussolini, a spokesman for him, is indulging in tall talk against nations that refuse shipments of oil to Italy, It is even stated that the Italian Ambassador at Washington has been instructed to say that the steps already taken by the American Government are regarded by Musso- lni as unfriendly The probability is that behind this sudden decision at Geneva not to forward the question of oil there lies hope of arriving before long at a peaceful settlement. But about the outcome of such a negotiation it would be hazardous to make prediction.
 It is clear that this change in the League sched- ue leaves the Washington Government for the time being in an awkward position. In closing down as they have done upon the cargoes of oil intended for Italy Secretary Hull and Secretary Ickes appar- ently thought that they were merely anticipating action by the League of Nations It would not do to follow the League, or to seem to be acting n coordination with it. so our authorities must pre- cede it. The result is to place our Government for the moment in isolation which cannot be pleas ant Ii we members of the League. we should simply be one of a group to fall under Italian ire but having acted independently and on our own motion we have inevitably become a conspicuous target for Italian criticism. The situation IS not unlike that which occurred when Secretary Stimson took the lead against Japan in Manchuria while the League rather held back, with the effect that the bulk of Japanese animosity on that occasion was directed against the United States. This is what comes of trying to act in cooperation with the League of Nations yet without sharing either it's peculiar responsibilities or it's joint defense against critics
 Tn all likelihood the confusion about oil will be cleared up within short time. Our Govern ment took bold step in the matter, which 1t IS no doubt prepared to maintain and vindicate The purpose was plain to make our neutrality real and effective If 1t is weakened by the holding back of others, that is their fault, not ours.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11
YULETIDE DECORATIONS.

With nature furnishing the backdrop-a beauti- ful mantle of snow-Juneau again is entering into the festive Christmas holiday spirit with decorations of lights and greenery. Business houses and individuals are cooperating in making the 1885 yuletde season in the city of the most coorful and enjoyable on record and fine thing it is. Christmas without decorations would be like Fourth of July without fire crackers Since the advent of Christianity there has been color splendor and spirit to the Christmas time and only by being nbued with the spirit of good feeling toward man can the occasion be marked for it's true significance.
 Thus the Christmas decorations are indicative that Juneau is bound for a real Christmas holiday. Let's get out the lights the eyergreens the brilliant colored ornaments and bells, many have already done and make this the greatest Christmas of all
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11
CHRISTMAS MAIL SOUTH.

Juneau shoppers remembering friends in the States might well bear in mind that only about four more ships leave southbound with mail and express in time to reach destinations by Christmas day. The North Sea and the Northwestern will be taking mail and express at the coming week end. For assurance of delivery to most of the places in the States that is the deadllne The Princess Norah and the Alaska are scheduled south on the 18th which might catch Seattle and major points in Washington and Oregon
 Merchants Of Juneau are cooperating to the full est by advertising their Christmas things daily in The Empire and giving every one ample opportunity to get buying done in plenty of time to catch the final boats Many have of course, completed their shop ping for outside points but to those who have not, may be mentioned again that the time is short Get those things off friends in the States this weekend Day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11
Hoover Again
tN. Y. World Telegraph


 T presume it is more of the more abundant life for Canadians said Herbert Hoover on hearing of the new United states-C Canadian trade treaty.
 There was time when MT. Hoover talked diff ferenty Tn 1928 for instance, when, as candidate for President and an apostle of more world trade, he spoke in Boston:-
 If we had to suppress the or 19 per cent of our we might survive nation but our whole standard of living would be paralyzed"
 And again in 1929. after his inauguration, he sent to the special session of Congress called to enact farm relief and revise the tariff message in which he said:
 Tn determining changes in our tariff we must not fail to take into account the broad interests of the country as whole and such interests include our relations with other countries It is obviously unwise protection which sacrifices greater employ ment in exports to gain less amount of employment from imports
 But MT Hoover apparently did not apply that test when he signed the Smoot- -Hawley tariff law in 1930 For largely because of that tariff and the Canadian reprisals which followed, our exports to Canada dropped from s8990 0O00 in 1929 to $302.- 900 GOO in 1884 Does MT Hoover think the American jobs lost because of that decline in exports were compensated for by gain in jobs by reason of the simultaneous decline of imports from Canada from $503 100000 in 1929 to S232 900 in 1884? No MT Hoover can hardly think that In fact. days about jobs and trade He seems to be too busy nventng smartcracks to stimulate the buzzng of the Presidential bee
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11
Horoscope "The stars Zicline
 but do not compeP
DECEMBER F, 1885.

THURSDAY, DEOEMDEh l~, Aooo'
 Adverse planetary aspects contend with benefic influences today. sc- cording to astrology. It is wise not to risk money on any event in the sporting world.
 It is a fortunate sway for those who sell. Merchants should profit through brisk holiday trade which will mount as the days pass.
 Important news concerning naval operations is prognosticated. The forecast seems to presage new inter- national treaties that are beneficial.
 There is a sign indicating much work and success for lawyers. New corporations will form and new en- terprisas will be promoted in prep aration for the new year.
 Mars is in an aspect more or less forbidding and the influence is likely to be felt among individuals far from the seat of possible combat. There is danger of many quarrels and mis- understandings
 The evening is not an suspicious time for meetings at which there is any danger of controversy. Unity of thought and action may be difficult under this configuration,
 Warning is given by astrologers that the shedding of blood at this time in riots or war will have far reaching results. Peace at any price is recommended.
 Rise in the price of food will offset seriously many cities of the United States.
 Persons whose birthday it is have the augury of year of gain through the aid of older persons. Domestic problems may be met. Care in in vesting money is enjoined.
 Children born on this day probably will be logical in mind and conserv- ative. Subjects of this sign usually are persistent in any effort that seems to them worth while
 John Jay, American statesman, was born on this day 1745. Ohers who have celebrated it as a birthday include Richard Yates, one-time governor, 1860; Isaac Hollister Hall, Oriental scholar, 1887; William Lloyd Garrison, abolitionist, 1905
 Copyright 1935) 2
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11
Modern Etiquette
By Roberta Lee

o. What is the first duty of a person when notified of his election as a new member of club?
 A. His first duty is to pay his ini- tiation fee and dues; then to study carefully the rules and regulations of the club.
 @. Where should the monograms be placed on breakfast and luncheon napkins?
 A. The monogram s h ould be placed in a corner of the napkin, and of course the napkin should be folded to display the monogram.
 o. Should business letterheads ever be used for social correspond ence?
 A. Never.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11
SHOP IN JUNEAU.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GENERAL LAND OFFICE
 District Land Office
Anchorage, Alaska. October Is. 1885.

Anchorage, Alaska.
 October Is, 1885. Notice is hereby given that Ger trude H. McGrath has made ap- plication for a soldiers additional homestead, Anchorage 07749, for a tract of land embraced in U. s. Sur vey No. 2092, located on Jamestown Bay between three miles east of the Town of Sitka and between Surveys 1878 and 1497, latitude 57' 02' 40~ N. longitude 135o IT 34" w. contain ing 10.74 acres, and it is now in the files. of the U. s. Land Office, An chorage, Alaske
 Any and all persons claiming ad- versely any of the above mentioned land should file their adverse claims in the local land office at Anchor age, Alaska, within the period of publication or thirty days thereafter, or they will be barred by the pro- visions of the Statutes.
 GEORGE A. LINGO,
 Register. First publication, Nov 13, 1885. Last publication, Jan. 8, 1886.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11
Daily Lessons in English
 By w. l.. Gordon

WORDS OFTEN MLSUSED: Do not say, Miss Allen. my secretary, is valuable assistant" Say, "a valued assistant"
 OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: Ra- tio. Preferred pronunciation is ra- shi-o. as in ray, as in it, as in no.
 OFTEN N1ISSPELLED. Connois- seur. Observe the mn and ss, as well as the vowels.
 SYNONYMS: Fervor, force, fire, ardor, vehemence.
 WORD STUDY: use a word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word: EGREGIOUS; remarkable for bad quality. The egregious impotence of this fellow. ."-Hall.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11
Look and Learn
 By A. c. Gordon

1. How many daily newspapers are published in New York City? 2. Who commanded the U. s. troops that captured John Browns raiders at Harper's Ferry? 3. What is the meaning of the ad- jective "halcyon"?
 4. How many sheep are there in the world?
 5. What is the capital of China?
 ANSWERS 1. Seventy-One. 2. Robert E. Lee. 3. Calm; peaceful. 4. Approximately 500000,0OO. g. Peking, or Pekin.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11

As Mark Twain said nobody seems to do any thing about the weather, but there is something to be done about what the weather offers in Juneau these days and the city is doing it with the snow shovel little individual help by residents on walks would win vote of commendaton from pedestrians
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11
2C YEARS AGO
DECEMBER II. 1895.
Prom The Er.apire

That Edward Krause, accused kid- naper of William Christie, murdered Paddy Burke, farmer who mys- teriously disappeared from his lonely ranch on Marmion Point, nine miles south of Douglas, nine years ago, is now the belief of authorities. It is said today that the engines now in Krause's boat are definitely estab- lished as having once been the prop cry of Burke. Burke was reported to have left his home in his launch but was never heard of again, nor was the launch ever found
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11

The British French Ethiopian peace barley has struck another snag which we suppose is just other word for Mussoni.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11

Now that the Republicans have issued many and sundry opinions the Agricultural Act all bad, we can expect the real decision from the Supreme Court
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11

Celia Gesekus, daugher of Mrs. William Christie, was reported seri- ously i'll in Douglas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11

Weather: Maximum, 27; Mini mum, 23; clear.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11

Political theme song for the G. O. P: When the Right Man Comes Along.-Buffalo Courier Express
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11

The Alaska -Gastineiu Gold Mine Company temporarily reduced its working force, cutting down it's mill ing output rom 5000 to 4.00O tons a day. is understood that restrict ed production will continue only until the arrival of General Manager H. L. Thane.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11
HAPPY-;-=--=z=-;-
 BIRTHDAY

The Empire ertendS congratulate lions and best toiSIteS today, their birthday anniuerSary, to the tollow- ing:
 IDECEMBER Il.
 w. O. Carlson.
 Frank Cashel. Mrs. Amy K Guerin.
 Jessie E. Shelly.
 Katherine Bayard
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11
CHRISTMAS TREES

It is, not too early to place your order. Call 374 Hiway Delivery for choice trees.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11

A quarrel over the Krause case in Douglas today resulted in the arrest, under a John Doe warrant, of Greek baker employed by JoJe Reidi
 William Miller, a German, swore out the warrant, charging that the baker assaulted him with a knife when he denied having any ulterior connec- ton with Krause. Miller admitted to being a friend of the accused man
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11

The Empire quotes Bn-y Sunday on the Henry Ford peace ship voyage as follows: Ford has about as much chance of obtaining concessions from any of the belligerents as an unre- pentant sinner has of getting into heaven In the same issue we find that Henry F'ord's name has been placed upon the primary ballot by Omaha Republicans anxious to make the millionaire philanthropist presi- dent of the U. s.
The Washington times., 1935-11-23
Etiquette
Weddings and
Presents
Rs.CORNELIUs BEECKMAN

DyMnSsOOENNEA DEENNNAAN
Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
II received an invitation to the
church only-a very fashionable
wedding. Is it proper to send a
gift?
1T is proper to acknowledge the
invitation?
rs it proper to address the
package to Mr.. and Mrs. or should
the present be sent to Mr.. as we
do not know his bride, but do
know him? B.
There is no definite rule about
whether or not we send q gift
when we are invited only to the
church ceremony. We send a gift
if we wish to-and that's about all
one can advise.
If there is to be a reception and
we are not invited to the recep-
tion, it indicates that we are not
an especially close friend, and so
our gift, if we do send one. would
not be an especially consequential
or important one.
When the invitation is for the
church ceremony only-an invita-
ton that requests the honor of
your presence'-it is not neces-
sary to acknowledge it. 1t is the
invitation to the reception-the
invitation t ha t requests the
pleasure of your company"-that
must be acknowledged.
All wedding presents are sent
to the bride-to-be, at her home.
And this is true whether or not
we know the bride-to-be. 1t would
be a serious social error to send
the wedding present to the groom.
The Washington times., 1935-11-23
Household
Hints

Add M0Iasses
If your pumpkin pies do not
turn out a rich golden brown
perhaps it is because you forgot
to add a teaspoon of black mo-
lasses to the filling.
Prevents Mold
Mold will not form on bread
kept in bread boxes if the boxes
are aired frequently.
Wooden Spoons
Wooden spoons are best for
stirring cooking foods.
Removes Stain
Tea and coffee stains can be
removed by pouring hot water
through the fabric.
Add Salt
A teaspoon of salt to each
pint of water Is the proper
amount to use when boiling vege.
tables.
The Washington times., 1935-11-23
How to Write Letters

AS our picture shows, Mrs.
Matthews is amazed by a letter
from a girl who, to put it gently,
Is richer in good intentions than
vocabulary. The letter-writer did
feel it a great privilege to be in
vited into the charmed circle of
the delightful Mrs. Matthews and
her friends-but "Oh, what a let
teri" her husband exclaims as she
reads it to him.
When the girl went to the din
ner party she was we'll dressed,
quiet and graceful in manner, and
she danced well. She talked but
little, and listened interestedly,
thus never giving away her social
inexperience.
And it was genuinely sweet and
thoughtful of her to write a
thank-you letter to her hostess,
even though such a note was not
strictly required by Dame Grundy.
But when she came to put
thoughts on paper, her meager
little supply of words was truly
pitiful. Quite unnecessarily she
put herself in a bad light with a
woman whose friendship was i'm
portant to her.
The girl who thus banished her
genuinely likeable self from Mrs.
Matthews set could just as well
have taught herself to write:
Dear Mrs. Matthews,
1T was most kind of you to in
vite me to dinner the other eve
ming. never met so many thor
oughly charming people"
That is no masterpiece as the
first paragraph of a letter. But it
does show enough skill with words