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Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-07

this Is the work of gang. Probably some poor
devil whose conviction you obtained, seeking
revenge by tormenting you It's ridiculous to
think some all-powerful force will seek you out
wherever you may be and at the stroke of mid
night calmly finish you off That only happens
In books"
Trent I've never In my entire career, my
entire life, been intimidated before. There have
been threats--lots Of them-but this time
have strange feeling--call 1t a premonition, II
you nke-that can't throw off. II feel that
am about to die"
Are you armed John?"
why, yes, have an automatic"
Good! Let's see--its twenty to twelve. My
advice is to call MacCarthy at the 5sth Street
sub-station, get a squad of men to surround
the building-they can be over In less than ten
minutes-then we'll sit tight here until the fatal
hour has passed I'm sure you haven't anything
to fear, John, but think 1t best to take pre-
cautions. After the clock strikes twelve, we can
figure out our next move. How about it?"
'whatever you say Trent"
Fright! Wen have to move fast now. James!
Oh, James! Get Detective Lieutenant MacCarthy
on the phone right away. Say it's an emergency
When you get him, plug the call in here at the
table. And hurry"
YES sir"
Let me have look at that gun, John. Moth
ing like being sure, you know. Umh! Good con-
dtion! Splendid! While think of it, do you
mind opening the middle drawer of the table
there at your left and handing me my gun?
Thanks Here you 60 Better keep this handy"
Lieutenant MacCarthy on the telephone Mr..
Trent"
~ OOD, Let me have him, James. Hello!
" Hello, Mac. Victor Trent talking. Get
this now There's no time for details, but John
Darnell is here in my apartment. His life has
been threatened. John Darnel yes To be rubbed
out at midnight tonight. Yes midnight Get
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-07
Your Happiness Is A Commercial
Asset - Make The Most Of 1t Now!

he has quarreed before he takes his ship into
the air his nerves are so shattered that he is
not considered a fit custodian of the lives en-
trusted to his care
DEAR in mind the fact that this man will not
q be conscious of this. He may even think
he is unaffected by his domestic quarrel, but
medical science has proved that under stress of
circumstance, bad flying weather or the general
vicissitudes and difficulties of maneuvering
plane above. below and through the clouds, and
in and around mountains. he is found unsteady
and his decisions faulty.
If this is true of men who have kept them
selves in good physical condition and to whom
flying is second nature, think how much more
true it must be of the rest of who ignore
many of the rules of living which we should
observe
also learned from this flight physician that
IT Is VITALITY IMPORTANT THAT YOU
HAVE A HOBBY. He told me that the pilot
who eats and sleeps aviation goes stale, and
that all United Arlines pilots were requested
to take up hobbies They must either play golf.
buy little clothing stores shops or do some
thing that is completely foreign to aviation
The examination of thousands of men has
proved that "all work and no play makes Jack
a dull boy'-as a matter of fact, 1t makes Jack
a very dull boy. So dull that his friends lose
interest in him. He bores his wife and in turn
finds his stupidity boomerang which robs him
of social contacts and the general enjoyment
of life.
Perhaps this is the explanation of lack Of
appreciation, of which many fathers complain.
In every walk of life meets men who say,
In effect, II have slaved for my family, worked
night and day, but I get no appreciation at all"
A keener intelligence would have taught these
men that If they had broadened their scope and
been more interesting, they would have found
their friends and their families loving them
more 1t Is not true that we love people for
what they do for Us WE LOVE PEOPLE FOR
WHAT THEY ARE! Even though one would
be willing to sacrifice the admiration and love
of friends and relatives. certainly one cannot
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-07

sacrifice the ability to make a living, and now
modern science has shown us that these break
fast-table quarrels and midnight hours at the
Office are taking a heavy toll and robbing us
Of the ability to achieve.
nERHAPS it is all a matter of nerves, and
then again perhaps it is a matter of heart.
Whatever 1t is, we may learn from the men
who guide our planes to control our tempers.
If there is something in our domestic life which
makes for inharmony, then we should do some
thing about 1t. There Is no situation in which
a man can be placed that cannot be corrected
or helped with the right kind of intelligence.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-07

III IT down over there in that easy chair and
y make yourself comfortable, John. Here,
have a cigarette"
Thanks"
"And how about drink-something tall and
cold?"
II could use one yes"
Good! Where's that butler of mine? James!'
"Yes, Mr. Trent?"
Bring US two gin slings-lots of ice."
YES sir"
Now, where were we? Oh, yes! You came
on business. Damnably hot night to talk busi-
ness-even with John Darnell. You look a bit
upset. What's the trouble, John?"
Trent not only want your help. but need
your protection. Look at me-trembling like
leaf! I'm past the desperate stage-Im on the
verge Of losing my mind! can't stand the sus-
pense any longer. Trent, unless you can stop
them, In less than half an hour I'll be dead"
wait a minute, wait minutel Pull yourself
together, John. What's this all about? You're
speaking in riddles Stop whom? Dead in half
an hour! don't get it! Start at the beginning
and tell me all about it."
Tonight is the right, Trent! At exactly mid
night they're coming for me! That's what the
letters said"
John, you've got to calm yourself and ex-
plain what you're talking about II someone
has threatened you, why haven't you called In
the police?"
mo, no! can't do that! At least I couldn't
until now. The letter said an attempt to COM
municate with the police would be fatal I've
seen it happen too many times, Trent They
always mean what they say. I've been wanting
to call you, but haven't dared. You're the
greatest living detective in the world today
at least that's your reputation-if anyone can
save me, it's you"
Thanks for the sllogy, John but still don't
know thing except, from your few incoherent
remarks, draw that your life has been threat
ened and that the zero hour falls at midnight
tonight It doesn't sound very logical that one
of New Yorks most prominent criminal lawyers
has been frightened so badly by threatening
letter that he has kept the information from the
police Here's our drink! Take swig OF that,
John, then Just try to relax and give me CO.
herent picture of this thing You may 60.
James"
Eyes Mr. Trent"
cts easy enough for you to talk of being
relaxed and calm. It's not your life that's going
to be
"John!"
.Tm sorry You're right Trent. I'm upset
iitteryi I'll try to start at the beginning and
give YOU the facts. briefly Then, If you think
it best, we'll call in the police There isn't much
time"
"Now we're getting somewhere! Go on, John.
let's have it."
~ /ELL, about three weeks ago received
wv letter-through the mails The mes
cage was formed by letters cut from news
naner and the envelope addressed in the
came way. They weren't taking any chances
on being traced. 1t was postmarked Brooklyn
.nd said-wait have it with and all the
,tbers There has been one each day since. Here
see for yourself
.uum, Like one reads about in detective
magazine! Newspaper cutouts! Let's see what
:. &c, .At micnieht on August 4th YOU will
,~rou, what death is like 1t will seek you out
uvherever you are on the stroke Of the hour.
prenare yourself. You have three weeks ahead
IN the death house of your thoughts 1t will be
fatal II you attempt to communicate with the
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-07

If there is anything in the universe that really
belongs to you and is under your direction COM
pletely, 1T is YOUR LIFE Don't be a piker.
Take the surgeons knife in hand and operate.
Cut away from yourself all that hampers and
impedes your progress and your happiness.
Otherwise you are not master of yourself.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-07
"reminiscences or A Rover
TREATING BY HYPNOSIS" By Whit We|Iman

EIGHTEEN long years since the World War
q have convinced scientists of the Importance
played by the human mind in healing processes.
Even in the war, hypnosis was used in cases
of shell-shock, and proved effective
DIR. SANDOR LORAND,
chief of the Mental Health Clinic of Mount
Sinai Hospital in New York, recently talked
of his work in Hungary during and after the
war. II used the fatherly, the commanding
method on shell-shocked soldiers" he said.
They would be lined up, and the operator
walked before them, saying quietly, Sleep!
Sleepv The modern method of what we call
'motherly-the way mother lulls her child
to sleep"
AS to legislation DR.. Lorand continued:
There must be control of the power of hypno-
sis. Hundreds of carnival shows and vaudeville
acts feature casual hypnotists who take sub
jects from their audience. This is dangerous,
since the operator is unskilled, and may easily
do definite damage to the subjects mind" The
proper activity Of the accredited hypnotist he
believes, lis to suspend the critical faculties
of the subject; just as the audience listens to
the orator without criticisms. Persons who yield
to hypnosis want to yield, and they may be
impressed In medicine, unconsciously or not,
the practitioner has used hypnosis, or sugges-
ton, since time immemorial. The person who is
Ill wants to get well more than anything else.
He has confidence In his doctor, state abso-
lutely essential to the successful use Of sug-
gestive therapeutics, or hypnosis
AN EXPLODED MYTH
is that the hypnotist is using supernatural
powers. In cases of so-called early New Eng
land "witchcraft," the cause was probably
form Of suggestion, used by men and women
at least partially unaware of their powers. And
even in such instances the blame could not be
laid, upon the witches" since, as modern hyp-
notists have learned, the actual effect Is not
caused SO much by the hypnotist as by the
receptive mental state of the patent-or person
to whom suggestions are directed
AN AMNESIA VICTIM
whose strange case attracted attention at Belle
vue Hospital, where he was taken for observa-
tion and treatment was an old bookkeeper-
Edward Trenholm. His was split personality"
-he thought he was Edwin Gordon Thomas.
Trenholm had something he wanted desper-
ately to forget-so he took what seemed the
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-07
YESTERDAYS HERESY

is todays accepted truth. Competent scientists
now believe that patient who has great con-
hdence in the ability of a mediocre doctor will
secure more beneft-more health--from this
unskilled treatment than from more skillfu
man in whom the patient has no faith.
A lot of the healing process takes place in
the patients own mind How few years ago
would this conclusion have hanged a prophet
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-07
THE OLDEST METHOD

of causing true hypnotic sleep is compara-
lively simple. The operator places the subject
in an easy, comfortable postion-in big chair,
or on couch = then produces a gold or
silver penci-any small, bright object to. hold
the subjects attention: The patients eyes must
gaze upon the object with the utmost concen-
tration. The operator suggests. aloud, "It is
night you are tired, sleepy your eyes
are heavy .. .. you relax completely i. you
are ready for sleep you are falling asleep.
:" And so on, until the subjects eyes close,
he actually falls asleep under the suggestive
spel-and is presumably ready to accept sug-
gestions of mental health.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-07

EIGHTEEN long years since the World War
e have convinced scientists of the Importance
played by the human mind in healing processes.
Even in the war, hypnosis was used in cases
of shell-shock, and proved effective
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-07
lean Rendlen
By Whit WeIIman

easiest means: he became someone else. He
escaped from himself In sense, he had hyp
Noticed himself, suggested to his mind that he
was no longer Edward Trenholm, since it was
uncomfortable to be that man. The cause often
pointing the cure hypnosis was used in an
effort to bring Trenholm back to his original
personality
THIS TREATMENT,
however, is not considered of great value by
DR.. Lorand, who feels that acute amnesia is
pathological condition, which can be touched,
and but rarely by deep cataleptic state
exceedingly difficult with such cases.
"You cannot hypnotize an insane person, and
the victim of amnesia is close to true insanity
Too, the subject must always be susceptible
a mere automaton in the hands Of the hypno-
tist. This is of vital Importance. The trouble
with an amnesia patient is that he does not
wish to remember-he fights against finding
his true self. Hasn't he just escaped from some
thing unpleasant? Why help a hypnotist to
bring him back? He does not want to yield
to hypnosis.
In amnesia, if it were possible to use .hyp-
nosis effectively, then is the time for the oper-
ator to begin the real treatment-to discover
what actually has caused the patient to forget.
This is the field of modern psychatry."
The Washington times., 1937-07-02

MADRID, July 1.-THE three
legged race, so dear to the hearts
of American picnic directors, has
become a fixture in the life of at
least one village in war-torn Spain.
1t was introduced to about 300
peasant children and their par
ents by United States and Cana
dian volunteers in a little village
somewhere behind the front
lines"
The Americans, members Of the
George Washington and Abraham
The Washington times., 1937-07-02
TEACH DONS' ODD RACE

'LincoIn battalions of the govern
ment army, are billeted in the
town after several months in the
trenches.
Already the youngsters greet
cars coming into the village with
shouts of "Okay!" instead of the
courteous Spanish "Salud!"
A vacant plot has been levelled
off and converted into an athletic
field where, to the amazement Of
their hosts, the Americans play
baseball.
The Washington times., 1937-07-02
Must Be Real Thing;
Wine Firm Is Cited

Blackberry wine must be made
from blackberries, or else.
Alcohol Administrator W. s.
Alexander laid down this dictum
yesterday in citing Ambrose d Co.,
of Denver, for allegedly selling as
blackberry wine" a product so
favored, but composed OF grape
wine.
If the company is found guilty,
it's basic permit will be suspended
Alexander said.
The Washington times., 1937-07-02
100000 Is Donated
To Hampton School

HAMPTON, Va.-As the result
of an appeal by President Arthur
Howe, a gift Of 100000 for the
trade school Of Hampton Institute
has just been received from Ed
ward S. Hardness. Of New York
City.
The money is to be used entirely
for replacement and strengthen
ing of equipment, and for modern
ization of buildings and shops of
the trade school.
The Washington times., 1937-07-02
House Votes u. 5. Part.
In Golden GAZE Fete
International News Service

The House yesterday unanimous
" passed the WelchJohnson bill
authorizing $1,5OO,OOO for Federal
participation in the San Francisco
Golden Gate Exposition of 1899.
Because OF changes the bill must
be returned to the Senate for fur.
ther action before it goes to the
White House.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-23
vACANCY-Nugget Apartments.
Civil Service
 Examination

The United States Civil Service Commission has announced open competitive examinations as fol- lows:
 Naval architect, $3800 year, U. s. Maritime Commission. Assis ta n t marketing specialist (meat grader), $2,60O a year, Bu- reau of Agricultural Economics.
 Physiologist (poultry), and senior, associate, and assistant physiologists lpoultry), $2,600 to S4,60o year, Bureau of Animal Industry. Principal consultant in child well fare services, $5,600 a year, and prin- cipal consultant in medical social work for children, $500 year, Children's Bureau, Department of Labor. ta
 Full information may be obtained at room 311, Federal and Territorial Building. |
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-23
WORLD WIDE RADIO HOOKUP PLANNED
 HERE, CHRISTMAS

Alaska will be heard around the world at noon Christmas Day. and Alaskans will hear around the world, according to Fred K. Ordway who today announced a National Broadcasting Company hookup here through the local station, KINYi starting at 12 noon on Saturday.
 To show how different parts oi the world spend Christmas is the ambition of the program, Ordway explained, and the three points working in this NEG feature will be Juneau, London and Honolulu. Ord way, as special events announcer fol NEG, will direct the program and act as master of ceremonies here using an original script, the result of collaboration by Edward A Heron and Laura P. Ordway the announcer said.
 Taking part in the broadcast here Ordway said, will be Charles Gold stein, Bud Foster, Mary Lou Tom kin, stephen Nobel and the North ern Light Presbyterian choir con. sisting of Ruth Allen, Paul Coke Sylvia Davis, James Glasse, Eckle. Guerin, Doris McEachran, Francis Paul, Raymond Paul, Bee Primavera Althea Bands, Ned Rowe. Harr, Watkins and Mildred Webster un der the direction of Miss Avis Brick son.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-23
MRS. sUSPENIE
 INJURED BY FALL

While returning to her home at Larson creek yesterday afternoon after trip into town, Mrs. Andrew Suspenie had the misfortune to fall on the hill road, sustaining severe bruises around the face and head. The bus coming along at the time brought the injured woman into town for first aid. She was later taken to Juneau for treatment and then returned to her home.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-23
DOU 6 | A s N E W s
MANY CHRISTMAS TREES
 IN EVIDENCE THIS YEAR

Practically all the business houses as well as most of the homes in Doulgas have Christmas trees to enliven the Yuletide spirit. Due to failure of plans concerning a com munity tree for this year the usual civic demonstration will be lacking for the holidays.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-23

front stood his reindeers harnessed to his big sleigh. It was full of bulg- ing bags.
 Whats happening?" said Helga.
 Why it's nearly Christmas Eve, said the sailor. That means we must hurry to go with Santa, suppose" Both he and Helga looked sad at the thought, but the Fairy Queen smiled.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-23
MISINFORMED

A statement made in this column recently to the effect that Leo Young was in the liquor business at Kimshan Cove was in error accord ing to news just received here. John Marinovich, who formerly conducted liquor store sold his place, includ- ing a boat, to Young. Previous, to the transaction however, Marino- vich's liquor business had been closed out.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-23
SIX GET AWAY
 FOR FAIRBANKS

Six passengers were flown from the PAA Airport this morning in a Pacific Alaska Airways Lockheed Electra by pilots Jerry Jones and Walt Hall.
 The Fairbanks bound passengers were: The Rev F. B. Prange, Mrs. J. Wilson, MT. John Schwegler Mrs. " Metz and child, Alice Peshefsky,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-23

The story so far: Helga and a sailor, both dolls from Santa's ioyshcp are travelling in a toy boat with the Queen of Fairies to squirrel village where they want to leave a tiny squirrel with his parents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-23
CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO
 The Wishes

As the ice-boat skinned along on it's return trip to the toyshop Helga looked a little pensive. The Fairy Queen noticed her and asked, What is worrying you?"
 Helga smiled. Its just that I wish I had a gift to take to Santa I've caused him so much trouble" :" she said. The Fairy Queen smiled wisely and said, Well, wish very hard. It may come truep well, I certainly wish I could be regular size again." said the tiny squirrel from her perch on the sailors shoulder.
 Wait and sec" said the Fairy Queen. And what do you wish, Sailor?"
 .,s"I wish I didn't have to leave the Northland, said the sailor. T don't want to be a Christmas gift any more than Helga does. And I know that's what Santa made me for Again, wait and sec" said the Fairy Queen. She smiled to herself as if she knew a secret. When the boat came in sight of the squirrel village the whole party aboard the boat shouted, "Halloo!" Even the tiny squirrel squeaked very loudly for him, so that his mama and papa and is aunts and uncles n d cousins came tumbling out of the trees.
 Something Happens
 "Hurrah" shouted the squirrel village as the boat stopped in their midst. Here we are ," squeaked the tiny squirrel Lift me over" he said to the sailor. And then something happened. As the sailor lifted him over the side to his mother, the Fairy Queen touched him with her wand, and he sud- denly became regular size.
 "Hurrah! Thank you" shouted all the squirrels. Then the old gen. l.tleman squirrel stepped forward very solernnly holding out fine, brown acorn.
 :. We wish you would take this to Santa he said. Its the finest acorn we found this year, and we thought he'd like it for a watch fob"
 Lovely" said Helga. There's my wish answered"
 Would you like me to add some thing to your gift?" asked the Fairy jQueen.
 a Reindeers are Ready
 "Yes, indeed said the old gen. tieman squirrel. So the Fairy Queen leaned over and touched the acorn with her wand. It became silver and from it's stem dangled a fine silver watch-chain. \ "Oh," gasped everyone. How beautiful!" When they had all ad- mired it the sailor tucked it into his pocket carefully. Helga and the Fairy Queen waved goodby as the sailor set his sails for Toyland
 Come back some time" shouted the squirrels. That made Helga look sad again. She spoke to the Queen You can go back again. But well soon be Christmas presents, and we can never go back" Wait and see," said the Fairy Queen.
 H When they came in sight of the toyshop they saw Santa's rolypolJ red figure running in and out. Ir
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-23
CHRISTMAS APPLES

Nice great big Delicious apples were being passed around by City Clerk Tuckett here this morning as gifts from the Ocean Express Com pany.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-23
~--9~-<k TO MARRY AT AKIAK

Miss Alice Peshefsky, attractive young nurse who left by plane for Fairbanks this morning via PAA plane, is going to the little village of Akiak on the lower Kuskokwim river to be married.
 She will marry a young doctor there, who it is believed is Ernest w. Werbel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-23

Northern Light Rebekah Lodge of Douglas will meet tonight at O. clock iii the Labor Union hall, ac- cording to Fanny Wehren, Noble Grand. fss
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-23
COUNCIL MEETING

A special meeting of the Douglas City Council has been called for this evening, to take care of important business needing attention. sg
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-23

BUY YOUR CHRISTMAS CANDY And Nuts at Gloyer's Candy Kit chen. adV
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-23

FOR RENT-2-room cabin. 9th St. Mrs. Maude McMullen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-23
FOR SALE

FOR SALE = Piano, reasonable
 Phone 72 or Black 142.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-23

Alaska by Lester D. Henderson
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-23
WANT ADS
FOR REt;T

FOR -Steamheated room for gentleman with or without board. Private home, Phone Black ,68o-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-23
AT THE HOTELS
Gastineau

Ben Bellamy, John Schwegler MT. and Mrs. Victor Rue, MT. and Mrs. Sam Asp, Tenakee; A. M. Kerr, Tulsequah; D. A. Tite, Tulsequah; H. Berg, Tulsequah; George Me Rae, Tulsequah; Alice Peshefsky; Mrs. James Wilson, Jr.; Harry Ging- rich.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-23

FOR RENT-2-room steamheateo apt. Phone 569
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-23

FOR RENT-Seven room furnished apartment. Inquire Snap Shoppe
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-23

FOR RENT-2-room cottage and
 bath. Suitable for man and wife. Inquire Getchell residence, 10th
 and A St., after pm, or Thane 3.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-23
Alaskan Bachelor

Lloyd Larsen, San Francisco; w A. Neitz, Fairbanks; J. E Elstad, Sentinel Island; Lee Rox, City
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-23

COMFORTABLE apartment f T two. Apply Winter & Pond Store.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-23

FOR SALE = Automatic washing machine, nearly new, $45. 137 Gastineau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-23

FOR SALE-One pair S-ft. maple skis. Phone Green 360.