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The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
A STEP TOWARD ALASKA PROGRESS

Often depicted a means of opening up vast po- tental mineral lands in Alaska and Canada, the pro- posed International Highway has endorsement but the matter of Canadas construction of its portion has been the major barrier to beginning actual build ing. Canada, thus far, has been unable to its financial way clear. Now comes the Fairbanks Cham Der of Commerce with the proposal that construction of what might be termed the Alaska end of the route be started immediately It suggests, and its sugges- ' tion yesterday the endorsement of the Juneau = Chamber that the Richardson Highway be extended \ from McCarty through the Goodpaster country tc connect with the road now running out from Dawson to the Canadian border
 The proposal seems to be timely one, and was brought out yesterday in discussion of the matter at the Chamber luncheon, may well be one of the most potent steps that be taken to arouse Canada to action her part of the route.
 Construction of the big highway some day is certainty. The proposed connection in Alaska nov suggested may not be the ultimate route but on it own merits road from McCarty through the rici mineral of Alaska is worthy of consideration b. those who can appropriate funds for the developmen of the Territory. It would go through of tn richest gold belts in the north section that has transportation aside from airpanes. It is probabl that if the fully developed it could produc more than enough to pay for the entire construction of the International Highway Thus if the Fairbank
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
ANNUAL TRINITY GUILD CHRISTMAS TEA EVENT TO BE HELD SATURDAY

The annual Trinity Guild Christi mas Tea will be held tomorrow from to 530 o'clock in the Cath edral Hall There will also be a candy and goodie sale. and a quilt will be awarded.
 Mrs. Thomas Gardner, Mrs. Daniel Ross, and Mrs. John Jones are to be the hostesses for the afternoon Mrs. Jack Livie is in charge of the tea room, and those assisting on this committee are: Mrs Robert Davlin, Mrs. Jack Metzgar, Mrs Arthur Fox and Mrs Robert Rice
 Other committees and members are: aM
 Candy Sale-Miss Phyllis Jenne and Miss Patricia Harland; Goodie Sale, Mrs. J. A. Williams and Mrs Anna Snow; Quilt Award, Mrs. M O. Reaber and Mrs. E. M Policy.
 Christmas is to be the theme for the decorations and candles will light the Cathedral Hall. Mrs. Will jam Walthers is in charge of the decorating.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
Horoscope "The stars incline
 but do not compel'
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1886

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1886
 Conflicting planetary aspects are active today, and it is a time to pursue beaten paths and to seek recreation.
 Uranus is in a place which en- courages sane thinking and prac- tical points of view. The stars stimulate energy and confidence which should characterize plans for the new year.
 Women are subject to disturbing planetary influences which incline men to prevent them from attain ing equality in business or profes- sional work. Competition between the sexes will be marked.
 Under this configuration nerves may be tense and irritability preva- lent. Quarrels will arise readily it is well to bridle the tongue.
 This is not a favorable day fol domestic harmony. Financial ar gumentS may be serious. Both mer and women will be inclined to ex- travagance in personal spending.
 Bad news for persons who have occupied positions in the Sun arc foretold There will be numerous changes in high governmental plac- es.
 Among attorneys possibility of ap- pointment to the bench will arouse keen aspiration which will bring supreme success to two men.
 Women in public life will not be so suspicious as they have been re- gently, it is prognosticated. Many will receive recognition in fairly fortunate appointments, but the stars appear to frown upon exalt- ed positions.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of changes at- tended by perplexities. Journeys are forecast for men and for women unexpected gifts.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be gifted and ambitious Subjects of this sign usually are good leaders and able to carry re- responsibilities.
 George A. Custer, United States cavalry officer, was born on this day 1339 Others who have cele- brated it as a birthday include Mar tin Van Buren. eighth President of the United States, 1782: Clinton Hart Merriam, biologist, 1855. Copyright. 1936)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. L. Gordcn

Words Often Misuseo: Do not say TT see it clearly from your view point" From your point of view is preferable.
 Often Mispronounced: Champion Pronounce champion, as in it. three syllableS.
 Often Misspelled: Asphyxia. Ob- serve the phyx, pronounced fix.
 Synonyms: Endless, everlasting incessart, interminable, caaseless, continuous.
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word every day. Today's word : Inebriate (nouh) a habitual drum kard. He was as inebriate of the slums."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
Juneau Too Big, She Returns To North Star

Juneau is so big! I went to a street corner. took lock, and bought had better go back to the boat" declared Miss Clara Wallin who arrived here on the North Star this morning. She is from Chignik, and is on her way to San Francisco to live with her sister and complete her high school edu- cation.
 Ivan Wallin, her father, came to Alaska 39 years ago from Sweden and is now postmaster and watch man of the canneries at Chignik.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
Barr Ends Cook Inlet Hop Here
 Late Yesterday
Ross Gridley Returns with Plane from Round
 Trip to West

Arriving at Juneau yesterday af- ternoon at 2:30 o'clock from Atlin, to complete his flight to Anchorage and return, Pilot L. F. Barr, in his North Canada Air Express Pilgrim plane, brought as passengers from Anchorage, Ross c--idley, State PWA engineer inspector, Art Ny quist, Lee Barragar and Tom Jones.
 Mrs. Lee Barragar flew from An chorage to Whitehorse with Barr and came to Juneau aboard the last PAA plane. MT. Gridley and Mrs. Nyquist were round flight passeng- CTS.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
BOUND OVER

Everett Schue, charged with draw ing a gun on Ford Butler, was bound over to the Federal grand jury after hearing in U. s. Com missicner's Court yesterday. Schue is allaged to have threatened But Ter with a rifle last Friday night in the Chili Bowl following an argument.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
MODERN
 ETIQUETTE By Roberta Zee

@. When a girl is preceding her escort end reaches a closed door shouldn't she open it?
 A. No; she should stand aside and allow her escort to hold the door open. The girl should then pass through first.
 0. In what way can one repay the courtesy of a pleasant automo- bile ride?
 A. By inviting the members oi the party to stop for t-a.
 c. When woman has dropped some article and a stranger picks it up for her, what should SC say?
 A. Thank you is sufficient.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
20 YEARS AGO
 From The Empire
DECEMBER 4, 1886

DECEMBER 4, 1886
 Desperate fighting continued on the Rumanian front and the Bull garians had repulsed seven attacks made by Russian forces, was the report made by the war office at Sofia.
 Harlan Thomas, Seattle architect who had been appointed to have charge of the construction of the new Juneau Public School building, arrived on the Admiral Watson.
 Ethel Barrymore, Hazel Dawn, Theda Bara and Louise Glaum were the stars in current pictures in Ju- neau and Douglas theatres.
 The Juneau Woman's Club elect ed Mrs. Josephine Valentine secre- tary; Mrs. Welch, treasurer and Mrs. E. Edmundsen, fourth vice. president. Miss Belle Dormer ad- 
 dressed the organization on the matter of forming Humane So- ciety.
 c. A. Thompson, manager of the dry goods and mems furnishing de- partment of B. M Behrends store believed in the spirit of Christmas, and had the interior of the estab lishment tastefully decorated in &C., cordance with the season.
 Smiths Perseverance auto stage was discontinued for the season. Smith reported that snow at Cape Horn was three or four feet deep and so deep on the flat south of the mine that it would be impos- sible to make the trip by automo- bile until the winter snows were over. A. H. Humpheries and Smith planned to operate a four horse sleigh to the Perseverance during the winter monthc, making three trips daily.
 Mrs. Ralph Beistline and infant son left St. Ann's hospital for their home.
 J. J. Mccarthy, John Olson, Thomas O'Neil, Martin Olson, P. J. Hoffman, F L. Clark and wife, JoEn Mclaughlin and wife, A. M. Ross, J. H. Cam and wife were among the passengers leaving on the Prince Rupert for the south.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

l. How many days are required for the moon to reyolye around the earth?
 9. In what country are corn husks used for cigarettes?
 3. Who Uas the greatest King of Israel?
 4 From what fish do we get is inglass?
 5. Which was the last of the great continents to be effectively opened up?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
FIRE BOYS MEET

At the regular monthly meeting of the Juneau Volunteer Fire De- partment last night, Frank Met calf was appointed general chair man of the usual annual dance tc be given next February.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
NEW DOCTOR AT ANCHORAGE

Dr. A. Bates Jones, physician and surgeon, recently opened his office in Anchorage. Dr. Jones has been in Alaska for many years and is a member of the Pioneers of Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04

Love to any telegram without charge. If that isn't encouraging the free love movement, what s?-New York Sun
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04

suggestion if carried out does not result in bringing about action the part of Canada because of seeing an Alaska connection actually built, it would serve
 major purpose; that of developing some of Alaska s richest mineral lands And it may encourage one of the things the Territory needs most broader road building program to reach our isolated sections.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04

There and will be lot of post mortems The best is that President Roosevelt got the most votes Detroit Free Press
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04

Lobsers and maple syrup still remain staunchly
 Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04

The grand jury is after Doc Townsend. Probably want ask him what he did with those millions of votes he talked about before the election.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04

That baby derby mother who proposes as soon as she collects her $80000 to divorce her husband seems to have fairly good idea just where the trouble all stared.-Lexngton Ky. Herald
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04

Japan protests to China and China protests to Japan. And that seems to be the beginning and end of it-Detroit Free Press
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04

But Where to Find it?-It suggested in PA and 28 that the nation needed a strong minority party and still does.-Detroit News.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04

As gloom-spreader No. l, the name of Herber Hoover has been suggested.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04

"B-r-r-r!" said the printer coming in this morning and mean b-r-r-r not burp."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04

It's going to seem strange to turn the radio and not hear political speech.-Indanapolis News
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
H A P P -
 -B l R T H D AY

The Empire ertends congratula- lions and best tOiSl,eS today, theil birthday dnniOersary, to the folloao- ing:
 DECEMBER 4
 Dorothy Marie Beck
 Annabell Hagerup
 Stanley Jones
 Rae Petersen
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04

Lode and placer location c0tices for sale at The Empire office,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04

Farley called his shots-Atchison Globe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04
ANSWERS

ANSWERS l. 27 to 29 days. 2. South America. 3. David. 4. The sturgeon. 5. Africa.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04

Ethel Barrymore, Hazel Dawn Theda Bara and Louise Glaum were the stars in current pictures in Ju- neau and Douglas theatres.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-04

Harlan Thomas, Seattle architect who had been appointed to have charge of the construction of the new Juneau Public School building arrived on the Admiral Watson.
The Washington times., 1936-04-29
K|DNAPPR0BE
CONTINUES

LEESBURG Va, April 29.-De-
spite refusal of the Department of
Justice to enter the case. county
authorities are continuing their
investigation of the kidnapping of
19-year-old Hilda Utterback at her
home near here last Saturday
night.
Despite the plea of Senator
Byrd Of Virginia the ID. j." de-
clined to detail agents to the case,
holding that there was no viola.
ton Of the Federal law, it was un.
derStood.
commemorative Attorney
Charles F. Harrison declared, how
ever, that he believes the story
told by the girl and that county
officers will continue their search
for the two men the girl claims
seized her at her home, took her
to a deserted house a short dis
lance away. and locked her in q
closet after binding her hands and
knotting a cord around her neck.
The Washington times., 1936-04-29
CLASS H0N0RS
3D.C.G|RLS

COLLEGE PARK, Nd, April 20.
Three Washington girls, all mem
bers Of Kappa Kappa Gamma So
rority, won offices in the annual
class elections at the University of
Maryland yesterday.
Ruth Kreiter of 1921 Thirty
third st. N. w., was elected secre-
tary of the senior class, defeating
Betty Weaver of Baltimore, Geral-
dine Schulz of Chevy Chase de-
feated Clair Boekhoff of Baltimore
for class historian. Janet Weld
mann Of 1924 Mt. Pleasant st. N.
w., was named women's represen-
tative on the executive council
over Sophie HeoneS Of Baltimore.
The only other students to win
on the first ballot were Oscar Du-
ley Of Croome Station, Nd. who
defeated Bill Mullett of Silver
Spring, and Waverly Wheeler Of
Baltimore for the presidency Of
the junior class, and Frank Cronin
of Joppa, Md. who was elected
mems representative of the sophie
more class over Fred Thomas of
2519 North Capitol st. N. E.. Wash.
ington, D. c.
The Washington times., 1936-04-29
TWO SAW BARS
AND FLEE JAIL

CUMBERLAND. Md, April %.
Two men escaped from Cumber-
lands new escape proof" Jail
last night.
wing their way through
three sets of bars. the men
climbed down the face of the
building 40 feet to the street and
made their escape, as authorities
launched a search for them in
three States.
The men are Leonard Mort.
%, and Walter Powell, 20, held
on charges of larceny
Yesterday friends of the two
men, who were confined in the
same cell, were permitted to visit
them, and it is believed Struggled
saws into the Jail. The men, held
in the same cell on the second
tier, first sawed out of the cell,
then cut through bars to the
third floor and. finally, through
an outside window.
The Washington times., 1936-04-29
GROUP T0T0UR
OLD CHURCHES

CENTREVILLE, Md. April 20.
A tour of the historic churches
and a number of colonial homes
will be made here Friday and Sat.
urday as part of the opening Of
Queen Anne's County Historical
Society.
st. Luke's Church, erected in
1928, will be open and a commu-
Mon set and chancel tablets, be-
lieved to have been presented by
Queen Anne of England, will be
on display. st. Pauls Church.
erected a short time later, will
also be visited.
Reeds Greek Farm, established
in 1714 by Col. Thomas Wright.
and Bloomingdale, in 1706, will be
inspected.
The Washington times., 1936-04-29
RAILWAY LINE
T0C0NT|NUE

FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE, Va,
April 29.-Continued operation OF
the Alexandria-Bl uemont division
of the Washington and Old Do
minion Railway was assured
today.
This assurance came following
the successful sale of rights OF
way along the abandoned Great
Falls line to Fairfax County for
a sum that will wipe off back
taxes due the county by the rail-
way.
A State charter under which a
newly organized company is op-
Grating the Alexandria-B luemont
division was conditional upon the
settlement of all taxes due by the
old company, now in the hands
of receivers.
Plans to have Fairfax County
buy the Great Falls rights of way,
to be developed into a highway
between Lee Highway and Great
Falls, we're halted last week when
it was learned such a plan would
leave the county's general fund
depleted beyond the sum neces-
sary to operate the county.
The Washington times., 1936-04-29
BABYS SLAYER
TO UNDERGO
OPERATION

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md, April
29.-Calvert County Hospital ply
sicians last night decided on an
emergency operation to save the
life of Alma Ogden, 1S-year-old
unmarried mother. accused Of the
murder Of her infant son late Sun.
day night.
Arrested at her home near
Barstow, the girl was taken to the
hospital in a critical condition.
To Call AIienists
DR.. Everard Briscoe will per.
form the operation.
While in the hospital, DR.. Bris.
coe declared the mother will be
studied by State alienists to de-
termine whether she was sane
when she thrust a pen knife in
her sons throat soon after his
birth in an effort to stop his cries.
After her arrest, Alma told po-
lice she had no intention Of killing
the baby and said:
II would have kept him but
he started crying and / got
scared"
Her mother knew nothing about
her having the child until the next
morning, she said. Saturday, de-
spite her condition, she played
dodge ball and baseball with two
girls from a neighboring farm. she
said.
Fled to Bedroom
Although suffering pains, the
girl told police, she greeted COM
panions late Sunday night who
visited her home. However, soon
after their arrival, she excused
herself and fled to her bedroom
where, without medical assistance.
she bore her child.
The two visitors, Marjorie Bow
en-, is. and her sister Daisy, Is, told
police they heard nothing out OF
the ordinary that night although
they stayed until 10 o'clock play
ing dominoeS with two Of Alma's
brothers in the dining room i'm
mediately below her bedroom.
DR.. BriScoe, the coroner's ply
Sician, declared the death could
not be attributed to the knife
wound. but instead to criminal
neglect" He said:
"The boys death can be at
tributed to SuffOcatiOn arising
after Alma put him into an
empty flower can after stabbing
him in the throat. She admits
the baby was breathing after
the knife wound"
The Washington times., 1936-04-29
Cocktail Recipe
Selected For
PreQkneSS

BALTIMORE, April ga su-
preme court of five members,
headed by Brig. Gen. John Philip
Hill, yesterday selected the Freak
ness Cocktail. which will be fea-
tured in all bars during the Freak
ness Week celebration that will be
held before the famous race.
Three men and two women COM
posed the court, and they slipped
eight cocktails, the works of Bal
timore's master mixers, before
they voted unanimously on the
winner.
While an organ played How
Dry I AM" the members of the
court, including Mrs. Bruce Cot
ton, who admitted she had never
tasted a cocktail before, sat down
and started the serious work.
General Hill, who presided, an
nounced that conformation, con-
sisting of beauty and bouquet,
would count for Is per cent, and
performance. consisting of taste
and effect, IS per cent.
The recipe for the winning COCK
tail calls for Italian vermouth.
Maryland rye, a dash of bitterS
and two daShes Of Benedictine.
The Washington times., 1936-04-29
Board Sees HOw
MiddieS' Are
Educated

ANNAPOLIS, April 29.-Dr.
Rufus B. Won Kleinsmid, president
of the University of Southern Cali
fornia, today was elected chair
man of the board of visitors of
the Naval Academy. He has been
a member two years.
The board opened its 1886 meet
ing yesterday by being greeted by
Rear Admiral David Foote Sellers,
and then started a tour Of in
spection.
Composed Of leading educators,
the board is appointed by the
President, the Vice President and
the Speaker of the House to in
spect the academy each year and
report on how the work of educat-
ing future naval officers is being
carried out.
The Washington times., 1936-04-29
Kate Smith Is IT;
Plans Recital Here

Kate Smith, radio songStress
and of Washington's amouS
daughters, will celebrate her
twenty,Seventh birthday here by a
recital in Constitution Hall Mon.
day night.
It will also be Miss Smiths fifth
anniversary on the air under her
present sponsors, the Great At
lantic and Pacific Tea Company
Fifteen hundred employees of the
company's Washington division
will be present. Later there will
be q party for Miss Smith.
The Washington times., 1936-04-29
Collects Elephants.
That's Her Hobby

anything else, the way my col
lection started. I've really only
been collecting for a year or so,
but my first elephant is about
Is years old.
Gust about that many years
ago / was given an incense
burner Of an elephant design.
1 just kept it around the house
and never thought Of collecting.
But . year ago last NOvem.
Der, the children in the neigh
bOrhOOd started giving me little
elephants, and then my friends
began presenting me with more.
1--WE been given all my ele.
plants. I've never bought even
one"
In Miss Lehman's collection,
now on exhibition in the National
Hobby Show at Wardman Park
Hotel, there are elephants made
Of every material-brass, ivory,
ebony, chenille, china, celluloid,
mother Of pearl. rubber, and al.
most anything you can imagine.
The Washington times., 1936-04-29
Alexandra MeetinQ
To Plan For Boys Club

ALEXANDRIA, Va, April 20.
Final arrangements for laying the
cornerstone of the Alexandria
Boys Club May 9, will be made at
a committee meeting tonight at
1880 o'clock in George Mason
Hotel.
A date will also be set for a
meeting of those who subscribed
for maintenance of the club. or
ficers will be elected and plans
for its operation laid.
The Washington times., 1936-04-29
MOVE TO DELAY
SUTTON TRIAL
FACESF|GHT

ROCKVILLE, Nd, April o.
, Albert s. Sutton, former Washing
ton gambler, scheduled to go on
trial in Anegany county circuit
court at Cumberland, Md, next
Monday for the murder Of Allen
B. Wilson, Washington Times
Herald route agent, may obtain q
continuance due to the injury OF
his counsel in an automobile acct
dent near here Sunday night.
States Attorney James H. Pugh
said today he had been approached
by a Rockville attorney, speaking
on behalf of Sutton's counsel,
Thomas L. Dawson, secretary OF
, state of Maryland, and that the
possibilities Of a delay seemed i'm
minent, as Dawson is still confined
to his home.
Pugh Plans Fight
Pugh declared he would fight
any attempt to continue the case
since he wished to dispose Of it
at the same time he did that OF
Sutton's co-defendant, Albert Nc
mott, alias John Slim"
Dunn.
But since any proceedings for
a continuance will not come up
until court convenes for the trial
next Monday. should the Al
legany County Court grant 1t,
he will continue with the trial
of Dunn, Pugh declared. -.
Sutton, with Dunn, Ernest
Myers and William Cleary, for
mer Baltimore racketeers, was
indicted by a Montgomery county
grand jury several months ago for
the mistaken identity" Staying
of Wilson as he halted his auto
mobile to place a newspaper in
a box in front of the home OF
Edward Mickey" Mcdonald, in
Takoma Park, Md, early on the
morning of october %, 1884
Cleary Given Life
Cleary. who turned States evil
dence, testified during the trial
of Cleary here early this month,
that they were lying in wait for
Mcdonald at the time Wilson
was slain.
Cleary was found guilty OF
first-degree murder without CAPT.
tai punishment by a Montgomery
county jury, and was sentenced
to life imprisonment.
A petition for a change OF
venue, filed by attorneys for SUIT
ton and Dunn, was granted by
the court and the trial was
ordered removed to Cumberland,
where it was later set for May 4.
County authorities have
guarded their plans for moving
the prisoners to Cumberland,
fearing attempts may be made by
washington and Baltimore gang
sters to release or kill them to
close their mouths.