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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-22
Stalin And Trotsky
Cincinnati Enquirer)

Scratch a Russian and you find Tartar" it used to be said MT George Slocombe, English jour nalist in his brilliant address to the business and fessona group at the University Friday changed the epgram little. Scratch Bolshevik, he said, and you find Russian
 There is much wisdom packed into this epgram It provides the key to many apparent paradoxes of soviet policy in recent years; and it also throws good deal of light the current, long distance verbal war between Joseph Stalin and Leon Trotsky. Trotsky is the true Communist intellectual. He is for Communism first last and all the time He is la Communist first and a Russian incidentally; and he espouses world revolution the only path to the achievement of an enduring Communism anywhere. It is for this reason that he was unwilling to sanction sacrifices of Communist theory to national interest in Moscow. It for this reason that he condemned Stalins cautious policy of nonntervention in Spain. To Trotsky the upbuilding of Russia is merely means to world revolution, and not end in itself.
 Stalin although he embraces the same creed in general, early discovered the profound truth which MT. Socombe put epigrammatically. He discovered several years ago that Russians, though Com munists still Russians. He found that Russians want to build strong and prosperous Russia, no mat ter what happens to the world revolution of Karl Marx and Nlkoai Lenin.
 His policies the direct result of this conclusion.
 Under Salin Russia has turned from foreign pro- paganda to sedulous courtshp of France and Britain, from interference in China to military defense against Japan. Instead of hammerng at the necessity for a socialist world, Stalin is fostering spirit of Russian nationalism and policy of cooperation with demo- cratic anti-Fascst states
 Americans will accept the philosophy of neither. But between the two, they will welcome the policies which have out at Moscow the policies of Stalin For, with all its faults natonalsm is less of peril to the world of our time than the doctrine of world revolution by the proletariat
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-22
ANSWERS
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH By w. l.. GOrdOI.

Words Often Misused: Do not say, "The people must cooperate together" Omit together. Cooper ate means to act jointly with an other or others.
 Often Mispronounced: Milchs pronounced as spelled, and not milk.
 Often Misspelled; Chassis (both singular and pluraD.
 Synonyms: Senitity, decrepti- tude, uperannuation, old age
 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: Reticent; silent; reserved. His tall ent was concealed by reticent na- ture."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-22
Horoscope "The stars incline
 but do not compei'
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1887

l TUESDAY, FEBRUARY B, 1887 Adverse planetary aspects rule strongly today, according to astrol- ogy. It is day when the world may appear to be an unhappy place, but despondency should be stub bornly combated. Discomfort and unrest are be- llieved to be accentuated while this configuration prevails. Those who are wise will compare their con- dition with that of dwellers in many foreign lands.
 Industry may be hampered by weather conditions which affect transportation, for heavy storms are Indicated in many parts of the coun- i try.
 Food and fuel will be needed sorely in many places as March comes in which sinister influences which may increase the spread of influenza and other diseases. Throats especially should be guard ed
 Lord Rothermere of England for mer air minister, a subject of Tau rus, may be expected to use his newspaper interests in manner of great significance to the British government.
 Those who read the horoscope of Senor Azana, head of the loy- alist Spanish government, prophecy that the autumn of this year will be fortunate for him, while 1941 should bring his renewed popular Iity.
 Warning again is given that the stars menace both air and ocean vagigation Extreme caution is rec commended to aviators, for accidents may be numerous.
 Women today will benefit through the exercise of their executive abil- Iity in philanthropic and charitable projects.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of per- plexities in financial affairs which may be successfully ironed out by prudent policies. Frauds or thefts may cause anxiety. ] Children born on this day prob ably will be thoughtful, impress sionable and scholarly. Subjects of this sign have the gift of persist ence and attention to detail.
 George Frederic Handel, compos- CT, was born on this day 1885. Oth- CTS who have celebrated it as a birthday include Samuel Pepys English politician and diarist, 1853; Charles Heenry Fromuth, artist 1861.
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20 YEARS AGO
 F1un The Empire
FEBRUARY g, 1917

FEBRUARY p, 1917
 Administration officials, includ- ing both President Wilson and Sec retary of State Lansing, were not disguising the fact that the Ger man situation was growing graver and that if orders were issued to the German submarines to prevent an overt act, only miracle could prevent war.
 Exercises in honor and love of Washington were held in the Par ochial School.
 The following were on the pro- gram of the Musical Art Club held at the home of Mrs. J. w Bur ford: Frances Novel;, Marie Gold stein, Mona Graves, Mrs. Fairly, Miriam Mcbride and Mrs. Burford.
 H. w. Clutter, superintendent of the Funter Bay cannery was on the Admiral Farragut with a crew of men. The Farragut was making a special trip to Funter to land the crew.
 MT. and Mrs. Ed Stanyar of Doug las were the parents of son born at St. Anns Hospital February 19,
 The Alaska Native Brotherhood entertained with dance in honor of Washington's Birthday.
 x-icorporcors CT sne citizens Gas Company were Henry Shattuox, H H. Post, George Irving, H. s. Ewing, and Elmer E. Smith M. E. Barn. ham, of the National Engineering and Equipment Company, at the time in Juneau, was with the new corporation and his company was to have charge of construction work.
 Weather: highest, 21; lowest, IS; clear.
 Try The Emprre ciassifieds for quick results.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-22

fairly certain that the sinking of American ships would bring the United States into the war against her but figured that wouldn't matter Counting everything, the United E States Army couldn't add up to more than 100000 men, and the National Guard al- though strengthened by border service had only 150000 part-time soldiers on it's rolls. The United States Navy was just starting to get into shape under the building program adopted in 1916.
 Those February days saw the German submarines nosing out from their bases along the North Sea with orders to sink every thing in sight. Ship after ship felt the blast of their torpedoes and Englishmen began to wonder what if anything they were going to eat.
 On land February 1917. saw the begin ming. of the German retreat to the Hindenberg Line All winter the German forces in France had been building this powerful defensive sllne ten to fifteen miles back of their positions. On February 24 they began to pull back to this line intending to sit tight there while the submarines won the war.
 In the east, Russia was crumbing under the beginnings of Bolshevism and was no longer to be counted on as an effective factor in the war The Allied countries of the Bal kans had been overrun and were practically out of the fight, too.
 In the United States, were going about our iobs reading our newspapers and trying to picture what would happen to us person. ally if America should be forced into the war. We all know now what did eventually happt md as one of the results we see the Congress aga over the question of neutrality It is DC ible that thorough study of those events of 20 yea go this month might be of service to the Congres nen as they attempt to build barriers against the recurrence of war.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-22
MODERN
 ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

Q. Is it proper for man to take a woman's arm when crossing dangerous street?
 A. No. The man should offer his arm, and the woman should rest the palm of her hand lightly within the curve of his elbow.
 @. Is it all right to have ones initials on visiting card?
 A. The faultlessly correct card bears the full name.
 O. Is it proper to say, Mary is visiting her relations" '?
 A. No; say, "her relatives"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-22
CHURCH FIRE AT FAIRBANKS

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Feb. a. The Christian Science Church was swept by fire yesterday morning and badly wrecked. Damage is es- timated at $2,000. The church car- ried insurance.
 The fire started from an over heated flue
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-22
When Prosperity Comes to the ProIetariat
Philadelphia Record)

It has been pleasant to pick up the New Masses each week and read of impending revolution. It added the final touch to enjoyment of bourgeois security.
 But something has happened. On the back cover of the current issue we noticed advertsement- the style and topography of the kind used when Inter national Amaganated Ash Can Inc, markets new issue Very solemn very dgnified. Offering New Masses per cent two-year notes to the public.
 The first shock came in the heading, "A Sound Investment" Are there, there be- any sound investments under capitalism?
 There was time when the New Masses passed the hat regularly to keep ahead of the (capitast) sheriff. There a time when it appealed to workers and sympathizers' to spare their dimes and quarters. Now it says-we quote verbatim from the advertisement-"Get squarey behind us-and make per cent your idle money :"
 Comrades, does the proletariat have idle money?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-22
REMOVING THE SNOW

The manner in which Mayor Goldstein and his street department have taken advantage Of yes and today is evident, and through this work much and sush from the downtown streets is commendabe.
 The efforts of numerous crews working yesterday and today is evident and through this work much inconvenience well as accident hazards have been removed
 Promptly clearing the streets is distinct aid to those that must walk drive around town in the course of their business and also is stimulus for others to shop in the business district Now that the boats bringing many new stocks and fresh perishabes to the various stores many are eager to shop.
 In addition to being convenience, the snow re- moval is distinct aid to business.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-22

Preventable diseases among farm ana domestic animals cost China the equivalent of $40,000,000 in Unit ed States currency annually.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-22
CANNED GOODS SALE

A canned goods special will be in effect at the Goetz Grocery on Saturday and Monday, and Mr. Goetz invites everyone to come to his store and see it. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-22
BREMEN DIE
 UNDER DEBRIS

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. g. = Bremen are burrowing through tons of debris in efforts to recover the bodies of three comrades, Lieut.. J. o. Keefe, Pipemen Charles Oben- chain and Tom Maddin, trapped while fighting a fire which destroy ed one building in the Public Square and damaged three others this forenoon. Chief F. B. Moore said all nope is abandoned.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-22
MRS. SULLIVAN IS
 ENTERTAINING TODAY

Mrs. o. s. Sullivan is spending the holiday today entertaining a number of friends at her home. Twelve guests were present at luncheon after which bridge was played. Decorations in red and blue carried out the George Washing ton theme.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-22

majority of the big Democratic names who were nominated to pull Roosevelt through in their localities have recovered their wind, after ming hard to catch up.-Detroit News.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-22

Exactly 2,224 teachers are draw ing pensions through the California teachers retirement fund.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-22

Juneau promises to maintain its distinction as leading city with all it's citizens leading pooch around
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-22

sure sign of spring: The boys back in Congress beginning to the word flibuster revealing the warm season isn't far away.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-22

Hitler says there is more light in Germany than in any other country. But the way he's lining up his troops the future looks dark-Dayton News.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-22

Financial Note-Ohio River banks full Wheeling, w Va, News-Regster. .3bl. si
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-22
LOOK 0ld LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

l. What is the velocity of radio waves?
 3 In what state of the Union is found the best white sand in the world?
 8. Who wrote the song Dixie? 4 What animal is the fiercest and most bloodthirsty of beasts? g. From what country did the United States acquire the Virgin Islands?
 snV
 ANSWERS l. 3OO,OO0,O0O meters, or about 1S6,300 miles, a second. eG 2. Massachusetts. EE 3. Dan Emmett. 4. The tiger. 5. Denmark.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-22
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 Mrs. J. A. Simmons, wife of the customs representative at White horse, and MT. Simmons mother. Mrs. M. Simmons, are passengers on the Princess Norah enroute south.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-22

Blister rust, fatal disease of white pines, was discovered in Brit ish Columbia in 1910.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-22

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Exercises in honor and love of Washington were held in the Par ochial School.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
Chamber Pushes
 Action on Boat
 HarbOr Scheme
If No Protest, Early Con- gressional Action Hoped
 for Development Here

In an effort to speed up Congress sicnal action if possible on the small harbor development for Juneau just north of the Douglas bridge, the Ju- neau Chamber of Commerce this noon authorized the small boat har- bor committee, headed by Allen Shattuck, to determine if any pro- test is to be made against the site as recommended by the Army En- gineers, and if none is to be filed to so notify the Army Engineers at Washington. Col. Pillsbury of the engineering staff had wired that if no protest is to be filed the small boat project will be pushed before Congress.
 The committee will contact Doug las, the City Council and other in terested parties in effort to get ac- ton as soon as possible. Both the Chamber and the Juneau Council have endorsed the site north of the bridge.
 Communication was received by the Chamber that radio station KOL proposed to broadcast an Alaska program featuring Juneau next Monday night at midnight and in formation is being provided for the broadcast through the Seattle Chamber.
 | John w Jones brought to the att tention of the Chamber that peti- tions are being circulated by Pet ersburg in an effort to get the ves- sel Dart of the Chatham Straits Transportation Company to make Petersburg it's base. He explained that such a move would result in loss of business to Juneau and the ] Transportation committee was in- Structed to take up the matter. i Assistant Regional Forester We'll man Holbrook told the Chamber of the work the Forest Service was doing in getting out maps and other information aimed to promote use of the recreational areas which have been improved by the Forest Service in the last few years.
 G. H. Walmsley, of the Pacific Coast Coal Co, and A. B. Phillips, Superintendent of Schools, who re- gently were Outside, spoke briefly of their trips.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
C-MAN OFFICE TO. BE ESTABLISHED. IN JUNEAU SOON
Bureau of Investigation Will Be Added to Law En-
 forcement, Alaska

The Federal Bureau of Investiga- tion. or G-Men division of the Department of Justice, will estab- fish an office in Juneau, it was an- nounced in Washington. D. O., to- day by J. Edgar Hoover, Chief of the Bureau, according to an Asso- ciated Press dispatch to The En- pire. Six new field divisions are being opened, Hoover said, and one office will be established in Ju- neau.
 Effort to strengthen the Federal law enforcement agencies in Alaska has been going on for the last three years and reached a tentative basis last summer when District Attor- hey William A. Holzheimer was call ed East for conference with Assist ant Attorney General Brien Mc- Mahon. chief of the Criminal Di- vision of the Department of Jus tice.
 Commenting on the announce ment today from Washington, Dis trict Attorney Holzheimer said that the move was step forward in more effective law enforcement in the Territory. Under limited juris- diction and funds under which the Marshals' offices operate, and the heavy expense entailed in travelling long distances in the Territory, the need for this additional arm of the law has been great, he said. Grim inal cases, he explained, often have arisen in isolated communities where the evidence has grown cold before officers could make thor ough investigation due to lack of funds for carrying on the investi- gation.
 Under G-men setup in the Ter ritory, working in cooperation with the District Attorney and Marshals' offices, much of this delay is ex- pected to be eliminated and crim- inal enforcement thus made more effective
 Just when the Juneau office will be opened was not ascertained, but MT. Hoover said the six new divis- ions had been created and it is anticipated the office will ;oe estab- lished shortly.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
COAST GUARD
 RUSHING AID,
 s. s. CoRD0vA
Vessel Sends Out Distress Signals Early This
 Morning
GALES RAGING, SEA
 IS REPORTED ROUGH
Distressed Ship About 60 miles South of Ket-
 chikan, Drifting

BULLETIN Seattle, April 29.-With a fire raging in Number Two hold and with the steering gear also broken, the steamship Cordova, of the Alaska Steamship Company, flashed signals of distress this forenoon from Hecate Strait, British Colum b i a waters.
 The sos said a gale is whip ping the sea.
 Coast Guard headquarters picked up the sos here and immediately ordered the pa trol boat Alert to leave Ket- chikan, Alaska, to assist the imperiled steamship.
 
 B U l. L ETIN - Seattle, April 29.--Three vessels are braving a southeast gale and rough seas speeding to aid the CordOva. Atmospheric condi- tions handicaps wireless c0m- municati0ns but the Coast Guard said at noon a message reported the C0rd0va finally anchored 15 miles northwest of Bonilla Island, gale raging, awaiting arrival of the Swal- low, 60 miles away, the Alert steaming from Ketchikan and expected to reach the C0rdOva late tonight, also the North western which is in nearby waters.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
AILMENTS TAKE
 TOLL OF TIGER, CUB MOUNDSMEN
Van Mungo Sets Back Giants with Three
 Safeties
(By Associated Press)

Larry French, Chicago Cubs pitt cher, may be laid up for a couple of months by fractured finger sus- tained in yesterdays game. Pitchers Carleton and Davis also are out, severely handicapping the Cubs in the National League pennant race. s hoolboy Rowe and Tommy Bridges, prize Detroit hurlers are likewise sidelined with ailments.
 Van Mungo's three-hit pitching gave the Brooklyn Dodgers victory over the Giants yesterday. while Earl Averill banged in five runs, in cluding a homerun with the bases loaded. to help Cleveland swamp the Chicago White Sox.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
Ne,o Cuffey Act Is Signed by Rooseuelt; Soft Coal
 Industry to Be Regulated

WASHINGTON, April 29. - The Bituminous Coal Commission pre- dicted the Governments second at- tempt to regulate the soft coal in dustry will be in full swing by July 1, including price fixing.
 The new Guffey Act, which Pres ident Roosevelt signed before leav- ing on his vacation, guarantees op- orators a fair price and enables them to pay the miners higher wa ges.
 Producers who do not comply will be subject to 1912 percent tax on the staff price of their coal.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
TO DISCUSS
 COLLECTIVE
 BARGAINING
Second Conference Called by Perkins of Labor,
 Industry Chieftains
Official coronation card

WASHINGTON, April 29.-Sec- retary of Labor Perkins invited 26 labor and industrial leaders to meet in Washington next Tuesday to dis cuss collective bargaining problems under the Wagner Act.
 Lines similar to last weeks con- ference will be followed when par ticipants agreed collective bargain ing pacts are sacred and binding.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
REGULATIONS ON ALASKA GAME ANIMALS FIXED
Season to Be Opened Next Year on Beaver-Other
 Changes Announced

Amendments to the regulations relating to game. land fur animals, and birds in Alaska, recommended by the Alaska Game Commission at its annual meeting in March of this year, have been approved by the Secretary of Agriculture. to be- come effective July 28, 1887. The new game regulations, circular No. IA, embodying a complete text of these changes, will be available for distribution about July 1. Briefly, these amendments provide the fol- lowing changes from the regulations of last year.
 Fur Bearing Animals
 Following a closed season on beav- CT throughout the Territory this spring, the new regulations provide an open season next year in all of Fur District 2, Fur District 4, Fur District 5, Fur District 6 (except a portion of the Panama river drain age east of the Richardson High way and east of the divide between the Goodpasture and Shaw and Salcha river drainage), and Fur District T. Bag limit 10.
 The open season on marten throughout the Territory will be ex- tended for another year.
 Several minor changes have been effected with regard to dates of open and closed seasons.
 Following an extremely poor catch of fur on the Renal Peninsula and upon request of the residents of that area, the entire Peninsula west of the Alaska Railroad has been closed to the trapping of mink. mar ten, land otter, weasel. foxes and lynx.
 And amendment to Regulation IS prohibits the placing of fox traps within one hundred feet of fox |den
 Tn connection with the proposed experimental fur farm and to assist in compiling data on the induttry, fur-farmers will be required to re- port an account of their operations at the end of each year.
 Game Animals
 To enable enforcement of the reg ulation prohibiting the taking of female animals. an amendment will go into effect requiring that evil dence of sex of moose, deer. and mountain sheep must be left at tached to the carcass until dismem- bered.
 Another amendment provides that any person, other than li- censed hunter or trapper, who is ir possession of game meat will be re- quired to produce upon demand the license number and name of the person from whom such meat was obtained This regulation is being placed in effect to curb the illegal taking and possessing of game by non-residents and aliens.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
BASEBALL TODAY

Tine following are results of base ball games played in the Major Leagues this afternoon:
 American League St. Louis o; Chicago 12. Philadelphia at Boston, rain. Detroit 3; Cleveland 12.
 National League Brooklyn 0; New York g. Boston 6; Philadelphia 4, eleven innings.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
COURT PROGRAM SEEMS DOOMED, JUDICIARY COM.
Three Senators Swing to Opposition Unfavor-
 able Report Expected

WASHINGTON, April 29.-Oppo- nents of President Roosevelt's Court bill are confident of victory.
 This forecast was made after Sen ators Hatch, McCarran and O'Ma- honey announced their opposition to the proposed change.
 The opposition of the three Sen- ators to the plan now give oppo- nents majority in the Senate Ju- dietary Committee, thus assuring an unfavorable report on the meas ure to the Senate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-29
COPPER PRICE TAKES DECLINE
 OF HALF CENT
Domestic Product Drop. Today-Customs and
 Shelters Responsible

NEW YORK, april 29-Domes- tic copper sold at IA cents pound today, a cut of one-half cent from the previous level.
 Trade circles said the price was established through sales by customs smelters.
 Number One scrap copper was marked down to Il and three-qua- Irters cents, cut of half cent.