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Evening star., 1936-05-25
America Is Hopeful.


IN THE meantime. the United
i States. so many times dominant in
the sprints and middle distance races
of the Olympics. but little ashamed
of its inability to cope with other
nations in the prime test Of endur-
ance, the marathon. is hopeful this
year of turning up world champion
in the race that peculiarly links the
modern Games with the ancient.
Three Americans will go to post
against Zabala at Berlin. One un-
doubtedly win be Ellison Brown OF
Providence, R. l.. who won the Pa
triots' day contest at Boston on April
20, which was an Olympic tryout.
The other two will be chosen from
the runners who finished among the
leaders at Boston and those who turn
in the best performances in the fifth
annual Evening Star run to be held
next Saturday. in which the National
A. A. U. championship will be prize.
The race will start at Mount Vernon
at 2 pm. and the winner should
break the tape at the zero milestone
on the Ellipse a little more than 2
hours and 35 minutes later.
Evening star., 1936-05-25
Jake Finally Is Started.

MYERS return to form was more
or less expected all along, mas
much as Buddy's 11-year record could
be pored over and the discovery made
that not until as late as June does
Myer begin to play like a big Lacquer.
But Powells case was something diff
ferent.
A year ago, for instance, Jacob was
arousing the serious doubts of Man
ager Bucky Harris. At the outset of
the 1888 campaign, Powell was looked
upon as a potential rookie star, but
it required a month and a half for
him to start bearing out his promise.
When he did get around to fulfilling
prophesies, Alvin Jacob did it de-
cisively.
One season of stardom, it seems,
doesn't make q guy big-leaguer. The
second year is supposed to be the
toughest, so in Powell's case there
were lot Of tongues kept in lot of
cheeks this Spring. Until the last
couple Of days, the wisdom of such
caution was unquestioned. Now it
looks as If you do all the limb-climb-
ing you care to in Jake's behalf.
Evening star., 1936-05-25

- that maybe somebody might
be interested in hearing tell
- about Buddy Lewis, not as a
great young ball player, but as a wide
eyed kid of 19 years. prompts this
latest addition to the billion-woro
bulldup of the best hunk of news copy
ever to be incorporated in a WASH
ington ball club.
You sit in a press box, day after
day, and see the boy hit everything
that comes over the plate. You see
him make Buddy Myer and Cecn
Travis resemble selling platers. In the
last couple of days you see him make
hits IN IL times at bat, in
Guiding a 420-foot home run. You
also see him lay down three bunts
to Bill Werber, beat 'em all out easily,
and 1t makes you wonder how a lot
Of other fellows gained their reputa-
tons as crack bunters when they
can't carry the kids bat.
But most Of all you wonder
how the kids mind is running
what he thinks of IL all, as
boy Of high school age, slap
ping guys like Grove and
Gomez with abandon. So you
catch him after he's put away
his daily breakfast, which is a
bigger meal than eaten by any
two other players on the club,
and you put him on the stand.
Never Bunted Before.
IT COMES as something of shock
to hear the kid, cool as a cucumber
on the ball field, admit that he's a
little bewildered by his succeSs-yet.
Among other things I'm surprised
at" declares the goodlooking young
ster with the college campus haircut,
lis that I'm hitting left-handed pitch
ers. believe I'm hitting the south
paws better than the right-handers.
It's funny, because I never used to
hit them in the Southern Association"
In the Southern Association he
batted 1903. In the American League
he's one Of the six leading hitters,
with a mark way above 1903. So you
ask him: jokingly, If major league
pitchings Is easier to hit than the
bush league variety. And, straight
faced. he answers: TITS little faster
in this league, but then, I guess when
you play with better ball players you
naturally play better yourself"
. So far this season he's been
by far the most expert bunter
on the Washington club. He
must have bunted dozen times
and he's been thrown out only
once. It's quite an art, isn't 1t
Buddy?
ITO tell you the truth" is an answer
with all of 10 years of naiveness in
it, II never bunted a ball in my
life until the season started. In Chat
tanooga we never bunted, but I saw
Buddy Myer bunt in Spring train
ing so I started it. I think it's a
good play"
Evening star., 1936-05-25
TEN TO RUN HERE
FOR BERLIN TRIPS
Three to Be Chosen After
Saturday for Testiest of
Olympic Events. w..
BY ROD THOMAS.

TN THE early days OF marathon
running, which was instituted in
the first of the modern Olympics.
held at Athens in 1896. the heroes
of this strangely fascinating sport
were Tom Longboat, the Indian:
Johnny Hayes and T. J. Hicks, the
only Americans to win Olympic mara
thons; Al Shrubb, remarkably durable
little Englishman, several of whose
records remain unbeaten after more
than 30 years; Henry st. Ives, a
Frenchman. and Dorando Pietri Of
Italy, he of the historic collapse in the
1908 Olympics in which Hayes
triumphed.
Today the kingpin of the 26-mile
race is Juan Carlos Zabala of Argen-
tina, who won the last Olympic mara
thon in the record time of hours
81 minutes and 36 seconds, at Los
Angeles in 1882.
The sports-lcviEg Argentines. proud
of their citizen WHO finished first in
the testiest of all Olympic events,
many weeks ago sent the small-sized,
but sturdy Juan to Germany 10 pre-
pare himself for the defense Of his
honors.
Evening star., 1936-05-25
Myer Also Stepping Out.

MYER, looking the part of the
weakest cog in the National
machine all Spring, also seems to
be ready to start clicking. Always
q slow beginner, with the exception
OF last season, Myer currently is
playing the kind of ball so badly
needed by the Washington club. I'm
like Powell, the Nationals field cap
tain was even poor afield until the
last few days, or until the club strated
It's present four-game winning streak
IN Cleveland. Now, both at bat and
aheld. the veteran resembles the Myer
Of 1885.
Buddy, in the last four games.
has nothing of which to be ashamed
Seven safeties in 18 trips have netted
1874 average, and his personal scor-
ing OF seven runs has not hindered
the Washington offensive at moment
when 1t was needed most.
To stay as close in the running
as they had done was, in reality a
remarkable feat on the part of the
Nationals. Now that Myer and Powell
seem ready to take an important hand
IN the proceedings, the Griffs ought to
be tough on big scale from now
on. They are cogs much too impor-
tant to be carried" by the Lewises
and Stones.
Evening star., 1936-05-25
Poison to Red Sox.

; A DISTINCT disappointment at bat
all Spring, Powell began to
undergo what seems an annual meta
morphosis on this current trip. In
Detroit he first began to look the part
OF the outf1elder who was acclaimed
as one of 1885 rookie finds" In
Cleveland this conviction became
stronger. Here, the guys been a posi-
tive sensation.
Maybe light load of figures will
emphasize the point. In the last five
games-opposing the Tigers, Indians
and Red Sox-Powell has slapped out
IL hits in % times at bat for .522
average. Alternating as lead-off man
and cleanup batter, Jake's scored
q run a game, batted across mates
at the same ratio, raped four doubles
and triple and coaxed three passes.
That it's been done against first
division opposition lends added weight
to the record. In the two games
which the Nationals have PLAYED
and won-in Boston, Powell has made
seven hits in IL trips. He won the
Red Sox opener by doubling across
Buddy Myer in the eleventh inning
and yesterday he played a major part
In Jack Russel's 12-to-4 triumph.
Evening star., 1936-05-25

V you never would think. to look
" at George Diffenbaugh today,
that the midget who holds the
District championship once
Evening star., 1936-05-25
Major League Statistics
MONDAY. MAY rs. 1896.
American
RESULTS YESTERDAY.

washington. 12; Boston. 4.
New York, 25; Philadelphia, 2.
Cleveland. z: Detroit. 0,
CHICAGO, z: st. Louis, 5.
Evening star., 1936-05-25

ONTINUING the annexation
of national skeet titles begun
Saturday, an individual and
a team We're crowned new
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-17

WRANGELLITES RETURN MT. and Mrs. O. w. Miller, of Wrangell, returned north aboard the Princess Alice.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-17
ROtarianS Have
 Music Program,
 Luncheon Today
President Phillips Greeted with Flowers and Ap-
 'plause on Return

Rotarians gathered at their week ly meeting in the Terminal Cafe this noon were afforded an un- usually fine musical program, ar ranged by Program Director N. L.. Troast.
 Opening the program was an in- strumental trio, Robert Kendall, flut, Gene Carlson, cello, and her sister, Kathleen, piano, which was
 enthusiastically received by the Rotarians. "Valse Caprice" skill fully interpreted by Robert Kendall, as flute solo, accompanied by Kathleen Carlson, was second, fol- lowed by the Carlson sisters, Hum oresque," for cello and piano.
 Ralph Waggoner, lyric tenor who has endeared himself to many Cas- tineau Channel residents, in many previous appearances, sang today with distinct artistry and musician ship, ably accompanied by his wife at the piano the "Kashmiri Love Song and My Little Bateau, "
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-17
FISH TRAP MAN REPORTED LOST
 NEAR HOONAH
Arthur Knight Last Seen on Boat at Cannery Dock,
 Excursion Inlet

Arthur Knight, 56, fish trap patrolman for the Astoria and Puget Sound Canning Company at Excusion Inlet is reported lost by U. s. Deputy Marshal George w. Samples of Hoonah, who brought prison here aboard the Estebeth.
 Samples was informed of the disappearance by Ole Syre of Ex- cursion Inlet, who reported that efforts have been made to find him without success. Knight, who is said to be a 32d degree Mason and has mother, Mrs. Alonzo Knight in Everett, and a daughter, Leona, in Seattle, was last seen sit- ting on the stern hatch of the gasboat St. Martin, Syre told the officer. The boat at the time was tied up at the dock of the canning company. It was believed that he may have fallen overheard and a search was mdue III biiC NlSAiiVS on the theory that he may have drowned but thus far no trace has been found. He was a large man standing over six feet tall and weighing more than 25O pounds. He was formerly engaged in the numbering business near Bellingham and at one time was reported to be very well to do.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-17
ALASKA SCHOOL OF AERONAUTICS OPERATING HERE.
Airport Developed at Dan- ner Farm-New Plane
 Is Now Operating

The Alaska School of Aeronautics has now cleared an airport on the Danner farm and is able to operate it's new two-place Davis land plane with a 100 Kinner horsepower mot or, according to Allen Henderson and Clarence Walters, who have bought the new plane and are ops erating the school.
 Don Emmons, former manager of the Mueller Harkins airport in Ta- coma, has been engaged as instr1uc- tor and pilot Emmons, trans port pilot, was student instructor in the States for several years as well as running a commercial ser vice
 About 50 students have signed up with the school to take instruction, the owners report, and half of that number have already taken their first lesson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-17

again revealing the excellent quality of his voice and talent.
 President A. B. Phillips was greet ed with flowers and applause at today's meeting, the first since. his return from an extended trip which took him into 19 States. Lack of time today precluded a description of the trip by MT. Phillips who said that he had visited several Rotary Clubs in various parts of the States including one at Glendale, Cal, where he had been the speaker of the day. While in California, MT. Phillips visited with Dr. and Mrs Harry DeVighne, in their new home in Santa Barbara, and also said he had seen John D. Helps, long time Juneau resident, now living in San Jose. MT. Phillips said that MT. Helps appeared to be greatly in health.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-17
To Memory of
 B. M. Behrends, in Grateful Appreciation

Gods angel passed and, in the
 night, As shadows fell, He called a lov'd one Home. But still, tho shadows close In nights dark hour of grief, 'Tis joy to know That men have called him Friend. A Friend to all An, this Is tribute fair, For he who loves his fellowman
 in Christ Gods heavenly peace may share.
 The Sisters of St. Ann,
 St. Ann'S Hospital. Empire classitiens pay.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-17

J. B. Warrack, w. s. Georg e, H. I. Lucas, R. F. Lewis, L. H. Metz gar, w. s. Pullen, H. R. Shepard, the Rev. A. P. Kashevaroff, John McCloskey and Lockie MacKinnon.
 Active pallbearers were Guy Mc- Naughton, George opp, George E. Cleveland, John Krug- ness, James McNaughton, Douglas Oliver, John w. Morrison and H. J. Turner.
 Ushers were Norman Banfield, Mervin Sides, M E. Monagle, Cur tis Shattuck, Elliott Robertson, Duncan Robertson, Robert Simpson, R. R. Brown, Harold Gallwas and John Keyser.
 Fourteen members of the Juneau Volunteer Fire Department consti- tuted a guard of honor. MT. Beh- rends was the oldest honorary mem Der of the Department Members of the City Police, under Roy Hoff- man, chief, arranged traffic and the long cortege to the cemetery,
 Charles w. Carter, who had been on a vacation, returned to Juneau to take full charge of the burial services.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-17

The birthday of Thomas Jeffer- son is observed as a state holiday in Alabama
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-17
SALMON, HALIBUT
 SOLD LOCAL MARKET

Comparative little fish trading was recorded on the Juneau mar ket this past weekend, the largest trip being delivered was the Elfin II, Capt. E. O. Swanson, Coop packer, which sold 14,000 pounds of salmon to Alaska Coast Fisheries this morning The other sale today was the Fremont, Capt. Olaf Win ther, with 11,0OO pounds of halibut, sold to the Sebastiau- Stuart Fish Co., at 7::.30 and 5.20 cents. The Yah Sure, R. Fitzgibbon, Captain, Se- bastian-Stuart packer boat, deliv- cred a trip of salmon yesterday.
 Fourteen tierces of mild-cured king salmon were shipped south on the Northland Saturday, eig h t from the Sebastian Stuart Fish Go. and six from the Alaska Coast Fish cries.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-17
Bicycle Has Trailer

DAWSON, Neb.-A bicycle with a well loaded trailer hitched be- hind passed through here recently.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-17
ELLIS TO WRANGELL

Bob Ellis, piloting his red Waco seaplane, arrived here late Satur- day afternoon from his headquart- CTS at Ketchikan, with Dr. Coffey as passenger to Juneau and took off again Saturday evening for Wran- gell with Dr. Rae Lillian Carlson, Juneau optometrist as passenger for Wrangell. Dr. Carlson expects to return here Friday on the steam CT North Sea.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-17
.THRONCS HONOR B. M. BE BENDS
 AT SERVICES
Impressive Tribute Is Paid Distinguished Alaskan by
 Friends at Church Rites

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-17

grieying and alone, yet with chin up and head erect, he carried on. And the very trip upon which he went not to return as we had known him, evidences his life and purpose that, however hard for him, he must continue his activities and service to life. So we say he was a strong man.
 Marked Integrity
 He was a man of marked integ- rity. It was the wide recognition of this fact that led to his success in the field of merchandising. And from the confidence that was im- posed upon him through the con- tinued recognition of this strength in character, he was prompted to enter into the field of banking. So there began a division of his in- terests and he became banker as well as merchant. With this con- fidence imposed upon him there came a great sense of responsibil- ity that he should care well for all that was committed to his safe- keeping. So it was that whatever gained his endorsement, that to which he lent his name, was at once stamped in the mind of the public at large as an enterprise that was clean, well-founded, trust worthy. A man of marked intege- rity.
 This much might well be said and we would have but one so- called, hard-headed, good business man. However, he was not only a strong man of marked integrity, but a man of broad sympathy Additionally the jests that are lev eled at the banker are in terms of cold-bloodedness; but this number of people crowding this room, the one beyond and the one below, do not come this afternoon save to pay tribute to a man of broad sym pathy, deep and kind understand ing. One might even issue the statement and defy it's challenge and say, Show us an institution, just cause in this city in the last forty odd years, or perhaps even in this Territory, which has not known the touch of sympathy and of prac- tical help placed upon it by this, our departed fellow citizen
 Broad Sympathy
 At the head of the stairs just a few moments ago, a child of ten der years approached the one who speaks, and offered a little floral tribute. plucked no doubt from the family garden, saying Will you put this upon the casket for me?' Yes, a man of broad sympathy not only with Territorial and City affairs, but with sympathy for all even the little children.
 Those who know his methods at the bank have seen with what great delight and keen interest he would follow the life of a young couple making start in life. His wise counsel and words of encouragement have been the foundation of thrift and wisdom in the development of many new homes. He will be known as a man of broad sympathy.
 Deep Piety
 And last, he was man of deep piety. I do not mean the 'holier than thou variety, not mere empty formality of worship, but I mean the strong, virile kind of piety of everyday living Living that re- lated itself to the sacred things of life, not in empty formality. but in deep reverence and devotion
 He would tell you with great
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-17
EAsTERNs BOUND NORTH

Mrs. E. Hummer, of Chevey Chase, Maryland, is making the round trip aboard the Princess Al ice accompanied by Miss M. Hum mer and M. F. Hummer, both of Washington, D. c.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-31

millions yes billions out of the ever-growing tourist industry None of them has more nor as much to
 offer the traveller from every corner of the world as las Alaska It is purely matter of promotion, and his can become the greatest tourist resort in the world
 When Dr. Ernest Gruening Director of the Di- ison of Territories and Island Possessions in the interior Department, here earlier in the summer, me of his first remarks was when being interviewed:
 Tt seems to me you have the greatest resort in he world up here people could just find out about t."
 We have the advantages and the opportunities. We have only to make the most of them. It may be hat we should adopt the suggestion of MT. McGovern md centralize our tourist industry and promotion mder a central organization as has been done in ,arious sections of the west. Perhaps We need a Midnight Summers, Inc.", "Sourdoughs' Promo fen Society" an "Amalgamated Order of Shrimp nd Crab Eaters De Luxe or other sort of entral organization akin to the Territorial Chamber o carry the work.
 But regardless we in the north are passing up -olden opportunity to make Alaska the greatest ourist playground in the world Last season we had round 30O00 tourists Indications that this sea on it will go even higher and there is no reason why could not be built up to two or three times that many At an average of S10 day spent by each visitor as they estimate in the States it runs into money.
 We send the gold out of the north We can bring it back on another route if just set out to do it in the right manner. Let's quote MT. McGovern just once more:
 They are coming to Alaska by the thousands You can't keep them away"
 Why not capitalize on it?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-31
THAT TOURIST BUSINESS

Foster L. McGovern of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, speaking here at the local chamber yesterday stated that Seattle estimates its annual tourist business conservatvey at $12OOOOoO lot of money in any language
 Significant for Alaska in that statement is the fact that good percentage of the people who con- tribute to that monster industry to Alaska or would like to here in the future when their plans work out. As Mir McCovern suggested, what is Alaska doing about 1t? Are we prepared or prepar- ing to take our share of the golden harvest which has to much to the Pacific Coast? Most of us will admit haven't started to cultivate the business that right to door, and knocks loudly every summer for admittance.
 In the simple suggestion made by MT McGovern there is world of promotion ideas. He told tie Chamber members that they found among the tour ists in Seattle a great demand for food The travellers had tendency to invade out-of- the-way shrimp, crab and fish shops where they could get crab seafood cocktails other dishes made clusively of food He followed up with the thought that inducement and exploitation idea might be to establish stands at docks featuring such dishes which productive of Alaskan waters
 The point as the Seattle brought out is to hold your tourist longer in the north Give him something for his money and at the same time make his stay such happy he will hate to leave and will start planning at for his next trip north The-sea food idea is only little suggestion There hundreds of other things which could be done to promote and further the tourist industry in Alaska. Los Angeles, Seattle and other coast cities have made
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-31
Horoscope 'The stars incline
 but do not cOmpel'
SATURDAY, AUGUST l, 1886

SATURDAY, AUGUST l, 1886 Astrologers read this as an un- certain day. mingling good and ad- verse planetary influences. Benefic aspects rule the morning hours.
 Business men of many classes will profit at this date for new chan nels of trade are descerned. Con tractors and builders in small cit ies should be especially fortunate.
 Attorneys appear to be subject to stimulating and encouraging as- poets that promise distinction as well as financial benefits. Judges of high rank are to be chosen with in a few weeks.
 The stars continue to encourage foreign travel This is a lucky day for starting ocean voyages. There are to be more American tourists than usual through the ear ly autumn
 Land owners are under a prom ising direction of the stars, Homes in small towns and minor cites will be in great demand.
 Jupiter rising in the sign of Sag itarius at the time of the August lunation pres. .ges commercial de- velopment and cooperation between the United States and Great Bri- tain.
 Many Americans will seek in- vestments in London securities be- cause of uncertainties in the home money market, astrologers forecast. Election conjectures will affect many stocks.
 Sudden cold spells and much rain will discourage tourists in Eu- rope. Diseases of the throat and lungs may be prevalent abroad Unscheduled events will add to the thrills of travellers.
 Rumania continues under a plan etary government that encourages unrest and revolution. Rise of pow CT among the people is indicated.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of nerve racking experiences that may cause violent quarrels. Friends will prove of great value in safeguarding fi- nancial holdings.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be nasty in judgment, loyal and determined. Subjects of this sign usually dislike publicity.
 Richard Henry Dana, iurist and author, was born on this day 1915. Others who have celebrated it as a birthday include Robert Todd Lin coin, lawyer and son of the Presi- dent, 1843; William Clark, explor- CT, TITO; George Ticknor, writer, 1791.
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