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The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-10

defense on a long line of decisions granting the President great leeway in conduct of foreign affairs.
 Principal differences in the two acts are these: In the Chaco meas ure, the President, before he could act had to decide an embargo would promote peace. In the Neu- trality Act, he must only decide that a war actually exists, and the embargo becomes effective automat- ically. The act was applied in the Ethiopian conflict, although war never was declared.
 Nowhere in the court proceedings is the Neutrality Act mentioned. Moreover, since the Chaco war is ended, that act, for all future use, is as dead as a dodo. But the gov ernment is prosecuting the alleged violation with deadly seriousness. There are bigger stakes than the possibilities of a $10,0O0 fine and somebody going to jail for 9 couple of years.
 DOESN'T APPLY TO REVOLTS
 The Neutrality Act doesn't pro- hibit shipment of arms to a country in revolt, like Spain. Munitions makers merely have to ask permis- sion to ship, and the State Depart ment can't refuse. But Secretary Hull asked that no arms be sent into Spain, and not a single request has been made.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-10
ARMISTICE DAY BE CELEBRATED
 BY M SCHOOL.
Program to Be Given at 1 O'Clock in Gymnasium
 Public Invited

In observance of Armistice Day, the high school students have pre- pared a program for tomorrow af- ternoon. It will be given at o'clock in the high school gym. Harry Lu- cas, student body president, is in charge of the exercises. The public is cordially invited to attend
 E. M. Policy, from the American Legion, is to be the speaker of the afternoon. The color guard of the Legion will also attend for the oc- casion, There will be a program by the glee club and the high school band will play.
 In the grade school, Territorial Commissioner of Education A. E. Karnes will address the students.
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MISS ADRIENNE GLASS
 GIVES DINNER PARTY

Miss Adrienne Glass was hostess for group of her young friends on Saturday evening at cleverly ar ranged dinner party. She is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. B. Glass of Juneau.
 Fairyland was the theme of the party Miss Adrienne made silver wands and head-bands for each girl. The table was decorated with Cinderella's Coach made from a pumpkin, and pulled by six white catnip mice.
 Those present at this enjoyable party were: Misses Pauline Petrich, Maxine Nostrand, Betty Mills, Nor ma Burford, and Pat Brewer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-10
SOCIAL SECURITY ACT IS
 THEME DLW.C. MEETING

Hugh Waae VIII speak on the Social Security Act at the Mo- v6mber meeting of the Douglas Is- land Women's Club scheduled for Wednesday evening November 11th. Thee met ins will be held at the home of Mrs. Mamie Jensen, presi- dent Mrs Robert Dupree will be assisting hostess.
 For continuation of the program Mrs. Andrew Campbell will talk on the subject: Mrs Glen Kirkham will do a vocal number, and she will also lead in community singing of ALmIsliea Day songs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-10
Looks Like Another Wet November

November IS starting off toward breaking the precipitation record, even as October. according to the T. S. Weather Bureau The down. pour of Sunday added 1855 inches toward the mark, that much rain falling between 1 a m. Sunday ans am. Monday. The heaviest fall was from 4:o5 pm. to GAS pm. Sunday. The total for the month so far is 705 inches compared with a normal total fall for the entire month of 8.5l inches.
 The gale which whipped up the channel Sunday reached a velocity of 26 miles an hour at 4:05 Sun day afternoon, the Weather Blu geau reported.
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FELTON, TO HOSPITAL

Peter PeHon, pioneer. was taken to St. Anns Hospital at noon today for treatment III for the past cou- pie of years, Pelton, who is now 80 years of age, is in a precarious con- dition due to his ailment. He had to Dc moved to an ambulance on a s5retcher
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CARD PARTY SERIES
 WINDS UP THIS WEEK

Tho final event of the Rebekah card party series will be held on Thursday evening of this week, Mo- vember 18th. The usual bridge, pi- nochle and whist will be played At the conclusion grand prizes will be awarded in addition to the regular prizes for high and low scores
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-10
DOUGLAS NEVIS
DOUGLAS SCHOOL WILL OBSERVE ARMISTICE DAY:
 PEGUES TO BE SPEAKER

n observance of Arnistice Day, he afternoon period tomorrow at the Douglas Schools will be given over to program appropr ate to the ccc ion John E. Pegues. of the Federal Housing Administration for Ala ka. will give an address. There will be several numbers from the individual grades and the school orchestra will play under the direc- ton of Mir Carter, musical director. The program will conclude with community singing.
 Parents are invited to attend
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MRS. PEARCE LEAVES

Ms. Frank Pearoe was a passen- ger on the Princess Norah last night for trip to Seattle for a months stay She Wll visit her daughter Mely who left here ast month to -ake 8 business course.
 Miss Margaret Pearce who is just starring on her annual vacation, will k p house for her father during Mrs, Pearce's absence.
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RETURNS TO HOSPITAL

Nick Mooratoff, A. J. miner, who had been to visit a friend in St Ann's Hospital few days ago, left with the remark, I'll be joining you soon" Yesterday afternoon Nick was admitted to the hospital because of a broken foot. He will keep his friend company for sev- eral days now.
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WEATHER CONDITION AT B A. M TO-DAY

Ketchikan raining temperature Sika raining, 40; cloudy 4O Codova cloudy 3S Copper River cloudy thy clear 6 Forage raining, 38; cloudy, 12 partly cloudy g. Ruby cloudy, B. Nulato, clear A. Katag
 WEATHER
 The barometrc slightly this portion of the North Pacific of other distance southwest Alberta High Midway pressure distribution has been attended by southern the western and northern portions Alaska.
 It colder night portions
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s. 7. MERCHANTS
 WORRIED OVER PORT INACTION
Failure to Clear Ships in Hawaii for Coast Causes
 More Concern
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jofity of dock workers are not union men and do not want to join. This is an attempt to force unionism down their throats.n
 Honolulu and Hilo are the only major Pacific non-union longshore ports since the 1884 strike
 Edward F. McGrady, Assistant Secretary of Labor, said here tooay that he hoped to bring employers and union leaders together to re-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-10
CHUGACH FOR KETCHIKAN

The Forest Service vessel Gnu zach sailed for Ketchikan yes terday, towing scow with three trucks to that city. The Chugach win be based at Ketchikan for the winter, after having been in the Westward all summer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-11-10

Sally Tassel and Danny Madul- las were sentenced to three months each in the Federal jail by U. s. Commissioner Felix Gray toda.} on statutory offense charge.
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sume settlement negotiations to- night "at the latest"
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LEAVES HOSPITAL.

Mrs. Ida Knudson was dismissed from St. Ann's Hospital today She was a surgical patient.
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RETURNS HOME

Mrs. Gertrude Willis, surgical patient, was dismissed from St. Ann's Hospital today and returned to her home.
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Despite the oriental ancestry of most residents of Hawaii, eight out of ten residents are native born American citizens.
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STRIKE PINCH AT KETCH'|IlkAN Il K

KETCHIKAN, Alaska, Nov. 10.- The strike pinch is felt here and stores are rationing eggs, one dozen to each customer.
 All perishables are expected to be exhausted today.
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THE WEATHER
tBy the U. S. Weather Bureau)

Forecast for Juneau and vicinity. begnnns pm, Nov Il Rain tonight Wednesday; southeast winds
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EGGS ARE SoUVENIRS

KETCHIKAN, Alaska, Nov. O. Late today eggs joined the ranks of souvenirs as the shortage grew in face of the maritime strike.
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NEUTRALITY ACT TO GET VERDICT; SUPREME COURT
Highest Tribunal Expected to Make Decision on
 Another Measure

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Evening star., 1936-11-01

desk the President was handed q
press bulletin. The vote was Coolidge
20, Davis 4. and La Toilette nothing.
WITHOUT comment the President
w read 1t and passed it back to
the clerk. At the second. bulletin,
also favorable, he maintained his Gus
timary calm. The only time he
showed any reaction was when a
bulletin was handed him from Som
erset, VT, which announced that the
villages total vote of eight was unani-
nous for Coolidge. The President
smiled broadly and said to c. Bas-
com Slemp, his secretary, "It looks
as If my native State and the State
of my adoption are running close
race for early returns and record
vote for me-"
The telegraph room of the execu-
tive Office, equipped with extra wire
service to receive the returns, was
humming all day and every fragment
of news of the balloting was num-
bered. One copy was sent to Secre-
tary Slemp, one to the President and
the third placed on file. But in
the midst of all this activity the
President went serenely about his
duties, attending a financial confer
ence in the afternoon. His mood
must have made itself felt beyond
the White House walls, for news Of
the day were headlined, "Cool as
Coolidge, thousands watch election
returns with few cheers" and "Presi-
dent sets example for city in quiet
reception Of news"
On this occasion the White House
fireside was the scene of the family's
gathering. Sitting quietly In his
library with Mrs. Coolidge and few
intimate friends at his side, the
President listened In that evening
to the radio which had been newly
installed that morning for private
reception of the returns. The Presi-
dent exhibited no emotion. Not the
news coming to him over the radio,
nor that flashed from the White
House telegraph room, from the ma
tional headquarters in New York and
Chicago, nor from special news agen-
cies, the Western Union or other
sources, shook his impenetrable calm.
He gave the impression. during an
nouncements Of the balloting, more
as II he were listening to Q concert,
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born on Friday, too" He had gone
Immediately back to the hotel. to keep
vigil with his family. All day they
kept close to their quarters, break
fasting with newspapers propped be-
fore them. Just before the early re-
turns began to come in. Mr.. Hughes
fell asleep. He slept until $50. Mean
while telegraph instruments had been
clicking for two hours in the next
room and when he awakened a sheaf
Of kilograms was handed to him,
showing the trend in New York.
The family group sat together at
dinner that night and returns came in
faster and faster. They neglected
the meal to read them aloud and
those in the corridor outside heard
frequent bursts Of delighted laughter.
A huge electric sign several blocks
away. flashing the returns from New
York. divided the family's attention
with the telegraphic reports. They
fingered late over the dinner table.
At 9 O'Clock Mrs. Hughes congratu-
lated her husband on his election and
his daughters pressed enthusiastical-
ly about him. A crowd Of hundreds Of
people, with brass bands, stormed into
the hotel, requesting him to address
them from his windows. 1t was
scene of great jubilation and triumph,
but it knew q bitter conclusion. At
midnight. November 8, another Star
extra" announced Presidential
Fight Is on at Midnight" and on
November there was headline
. .streamer, Trend to Wilson on Latest
Showing"
Drama on three fronts! For while
the Hughes family was celebrating in
the New York hotel, Woodrow Wilson,
his wife and daughters were gathered
soberly together in the library of
Shadow Lawn. The President, de-
spite discouraging news of New York
and Illinois, remained cheerful and
confident. He retired late, but was
up shortly before O'Clock, at which
time he was notified of the shift in
his favor. He expressed his gratifica-
ton, but reserved judgment.
THROUGHOUT the day of Novem-
ber he remained in his study at
Shadow Lawn, pacing before the fire
at times, at other times chatting with
Mrs. Wilson or his daughter Margaret.
He showed the greatest patience, only
going to the telephone to receive re-
turns when called by the executive
Offices in Asbury Park. But while out
wardly calm, it was evident the Presi-
dent kept an anxious watch on every
return and was in constant touch with
every source of information.
On the second front, the headquarters
at Asbury Park, there was the widest
excitement. The staff worked fever
ishly as each report came in. Secre-
tary Tumulty sent word to his friends
Evening star., 1936-11-01

window across a vista that included
the 200-acre campus Of Stanford Uni
versity and an inspiring sweep Of the
Bay of San Francisco.
Wilson received news Of his first
tremendous victory, dazed and elated
that November evening in 1912. Just
as the grandfather's clock in the Ii
brary of his home chimed 10, and he
stopped pacing before the open fire
to receive his wife's kiss Of congrat-
ulation.
Lincoln was told Of the successful
conclusion Of his campaign as he sat
with social group before the roaring
log fire in Cheny House, in Spring.
field, Ill. And there Is no question
that the family hearthrug has been
the scene Of elation or dismay many
an election night the country over.
IN A review of our national records
one cannot feel other than a pro-
found admiration for the poise and
calmness exhibited by our Presidents
during these hours Of great emotional
strain, when their election to q sacred
post or their relegation to the minor
ranks of life is being decided upon.
There are instances in our national
history when the first Tuesday in
November has been q day Of stark
tragedy for certain individuals, when
1t has been q day Of cruel suspense
and ultimate REIMBURSEMENT Of
prize well within grasp.
That first Tuesday," on some occa-
sions, has been one Of wild jubilation,
Of intense, sustained drama. The Ma
ton speaks and by its decision q man
scars to victory or goes down to de-
feat. But the Nation, as an entity
of common interests and aspirations,
does not concern itself with the In.
dividual. So it is that these little
dramas are played out on the family
hearthrug, with no witnesses other
than the family concerned. Then
there are times when the drama in
wolves the whole Nation.
Such q drama was that which took
place in November, 1916. when Wood
row Wilson and Charles Evans Hughes
waited for almost three days on the
teetering, agonizing rack Of suspense.
On this occasion the Presidential
fireside was shifted from the study In
the quiet and seclusion Of Shadow
Lawn, to the Navy yacht Mayfower,
Evening star., 1936-11-01

in Washington that Wilson would be
elected beyond doubt, because the
Democratic managers believed they
knew the situation better than the
Republicans and understood the ter
ritory from which they expected to get
the necessary electoral vote. However,
no statements were issued.
The third front Of the drama was
in the executive Offices at the White
House. With the headlines of election
night, the staff remaining in Washing
ton had been shrouded in gloom. On
the morning Of November 8, with indi-
cations that Hughes might not have
been elected after all, the White House
group thrilled with excitement. Tele-
graph instruments licked merrily with
incoming returns and every indication
pointing to Wilson's reelection was
received with satisfaction. Gradually.
as the West was heard from, the en-
shrouding gloom lifted and members
of the staff, who had remained awake
all night, snatched some rest, with re-
newed hope.
On October 9 The Star reported:
president Wilson in cheerful mood.
Will leave this evening for grand
child's christening at Williamstown,
Mass"
The scene of the family gathering
shifted then to the Mayfower yacht,
upon which the presidential party
made its way to Rhinechffe. They an
chored at daybreak, but the President
did not go ashore until $50 o'clock.
BY that time throngs lined the river
bank, many carrying American flags.
When the Presidents launch was seen
to put OF from the yacht the crowd
cheered wildly, rushing down to the
river to greet him. The Presidents
face was wreathed in smiles. He
looked completely happy. The night
before he had received word of his re-
election by wireless. and those who
were with him said he showed not the
slightest excitement. Upon retiring
for the night Hughes had been told
that California had gone against him.
The press, CLOSING thereby what must
have been tragic moment, said SIM
ply, He made no comment"
VERY different had the 1912 elec-
ton been for Woodrow Wilson,
though dramatic indeed was the scene
set for that campaign. Vice Presi-
dent Sherman, whose name still re-
mained on the ballot-there being
no time to have the ballot reprinted
had just passed away. Former Presi.
dent Theodore Roosevelt was recov-
ering from the attack made upon
him by an assassin who had declared
that "any man who wanted to be
President for q third term ought to
be shot," And President Taft was
confronted with a splitting of the
old line Republican organization by
Evening star., 1936-11-01

Teddy Roosevelt's Progressive party.
The tragedy in that year was Taft's.
Reports Of that day stated, "The
White House today was about as quiet
q place as there was in the world.
Assistant Secretaries Forster and
Brahany and the executive clerks
found themselves busy with a large
amount of mail, but absolutely moth
ing of Importance touching upon the
election. Forster and Brahaney will
be the only representatives at the
White House tonight to hear the re-
turns. White House officials continue
hopeful as to the reelection OF the
President, but no cocksure predictions
are offered"
Outside, In the White House
grounds policemen and guides were
expressing confidence in the election
of Wilson and defeat of the President.
And within, that fateful night, the
two secretaries sat alone taking down
dispatches which bore out this pre-
diction. Not a word was received
from Taft throughout the day.
That morning, when the iceman ar
rived at the Wilson home in Prince
ton, N. j., he waved hand in the
direction Of the Presidents bed room
window. It was flung open and Mar
garet Wilson, putting out her head,
called out to him, isn't 1t fine! Isn't
1t fine!" Wilson, In the library where
he had heard the news the night be-
fore in front Of q blazing November
fire, said to his wife again and again,
IT can't realize it's true" To news
paper men he said, eft hasn't dawned
on me. I had been in an impersonal
atmosphere for the last three months,
reading about myself, reading that
I was to be elected, and now I can
hardly believe it Is true"
Perhaps no calmer individual, IN
the face Of great excitement, ever
lived than Calvin Coolidge. He re-
ceived news Of his reelection on No
vember 4, 1924, with characteristic
coolness. Nothing interrupted that
day th- routine Of official duties. An
air Of supreme confidence sat upon
the White House. Complacent as
usual the President was at his desk
before 8 O'Clock the morning Of elec-
ton day, but among attaches and the
ONCE force there was the 'keenest ex-
element and an undercurrent OF
nervous suspense. AZ he reached his
Evening star., 1936-11-01

as it bore Wilson up the Hudson to
Rhinecliffe, where he was to stand
godfather for the second child of his
daughter, Mrs. Francis Sayre. How
did this President await election re-
turns? What was his reaction to
this unprecedented situation?
We must go back to 1916. President
and Mrs. Wilson had motored back
to Shadow Lawn, near Princeton, N.
j., after casting their votes in little
fire engine house at the fringes of the
Princeton campus. Drummers, stand
ing at the gates Of Princeton, had beat
q tattoo upon their drums as the
presidential. party drove up, and this
was the cue for hundreds Of the stu
dent body who had planned a demon
stration. From every corner of the
campus they swarmed and the Prince
ton yell went up, concluded with
Wilson! Wilsonl Wilson!"
WARMED by the cheering and
w good wishes Of his students, the
President returned to Shadow Lawn.
He was to receive the returns by tele-
phone from Secretary Tumulty that
night. Tumulty, stationed in head
quarters in Asbury Park, received re-
ports from all available sources by
telegraph and telephone and was busy
with his staff making those compu-
tations that are made and delivered
to us complete by our radios today.
While this was going on in Asbury
Park, President Wilson went out to
play golf with Mrs. Wilson. Late
Tuesday the press published extras" :"
that Of The Star bearing q streamer
headline which announced Reports
Indicate Hughes Election" and the
story reported that Hughes had car
ried New York and Illinois. In the
inside page was q photograph Of Mrs.
Hughes, sitting In q rocking chair in
her home and above her picture was
this caption, "Next Mistress Of the
White House."
Imagine the scene In that family
circle! Mr.. Hughes, his wife and
three daughters and his son. were
established in hotel uptown on
Eighth avenue in New York City. Mr..
Hughes had cast his vote In 0 little
laundry on Eighth avenue, remarking
when the number "13" Of his ballot
was commented uDon, "Weu. ! was
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By the reside ahich has become symbol OF his admnts
tation and from 0ich his Ooice REACHED millions OF his eo1
his family 0 be waitng on election night at his Hyde Park
"ny iend The President is soon seated Dth his mother
reading the ust aboue) election returns hich had
proclaimed him ,Dinner In the last campaign What ,o the
Uhch he Diu read nert Tuesday night reveal?
Evening star., 1936-11-01

By reside in Topeka, Kans, ,Oh members OF
his family Co.. Alfred M Landon Republican candidate for
United States w rest after 1Dinding
uhrOnd campaign and wa to learn the decision OF the
voters His young John Cobb Ldndon tos the knob OF
the radio ut above hich nert Tuesday iH bring his
ustous dad the poice OF the people, and settle question
Evening star., 1936-11-01

President and Rivals for Office Will Seek
Escape from Emotional Strain of Waiting
at Own Hearthstones as Other Aspirants
Have in Past: White House Usually De-
serted by Masters.
Evening star., 1936-11-01

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-27
CHECKER TOURNEY
 STARTS TOMORROW
Chase Park Youngsters Preparing for Match
 With Washington Hill

The Chase Park Community house will sponsor q checker tour- nament beginning tomorrow under the direction of Miss Mildred Dunne, supervisor. Members of tic three divisions are:
 Midgets, Loram Jones, John Ja- mele, Robert Reynolds, Billy Mul- hall, Otto Paparazzo, Tom Mulhall, Donald Newcomb, Irene Jones, Bet ty Mulhall, Ruth Jones, Ernestine Bevans, Evelyn Mulhall, Patricia Benoit, Donald McGrath, Airline Benson, Leonard Poster: juniors, Frederick O'Rourke, William Me- tesky, Vincent McGrath, Billy Ka- losky, William wilson, Tom Casey, Robert Hall and Orrie Heminway; seniors, Gus Riehl, Francis John son, Ralph Bradley, George Me- Lean, Anthony Sivity, Charles Lipps. Carl Stemn and James Cook
 Winners of the tournament will meet the winners of Q tournament to be held at Washington park.
 Division winners last year at Chase park were: Midgets, Billy Ka. losly; juniors, Bobby Schuster, and seniors, Frank Manners.