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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-17
THE LEGION MARKS ANOTHER
 MILESTONE

Eighteen years ago today in Paris, France small group of slid back their chairs and decided they had completed the necessary initial steps for forma- ton of the American Legion. It was March IT, 1919. Among the men in -the group were George White, head of the old Third Oregon which became unit of the Rainbow Division; young Teddy Roosevelt, son of the former President then Lieutenant Colonel; young Champ Clark, also the of famous Ameri- can, and United States Senator. and Franklin dOlier, the Legions first Commander There were several others whose names escape the moment.
 But that day born organization which was to become of the most potent forces in our national life Back in this country the veterans streamed down the gangplanks in Hoboken and were sent back their various homes about the country, the idea conceived in French cafe grew by leaps and bounds. It was only short time until Legion posts had sprung up in every hamlet in the land. Today the Legion boasts membership of virtually a million There is an equally strong Auxiliary, and the years give touch of gray to the hair of those eager-eyed lads who went overseas to come back men and veterans there is growing the Sons of Legionnaires and the Junior Auxiliary, who some day will replace entirely the Legion and Auxiliary of today
 Indeed, this organization is mighty force in the nation It is the strongest force have today carrying forward the thought of country but at the time it is of the outstanding bulwarks against war and in the promotion of peace.
 The preamble of it's constitution, conceived eighteen years ago gives clearly in few words the meaning of American Legion and the firm foundation which it stands
 For God and country we associate our
 selves together for the following purposes
 To uphold and defend the Constitution of the
 United States of America to maintain law
 and order; to foster and perpetuate one
 hundred per cent Americanism; to preserve
 the memories and incidents of assoca-
 ton in the great war; to ncucate of
 individual obligation to the community, state
 and nation to combat the autocracy of both
 the classes and the masses: to make right the
 master of might to promote peace and good
 will on earth; to safeguard and transmit to
 posterity the principles of justice freedom and
 democracy; to consecrate and sanctify
 comradeship by devotion to mutual help-t
 fulneSS.
 May that every future anniversary mark anothe step forward in carrying out the principles of tha document inspired from the bood-stained fields O France
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-17

lSnghthood in the Order of the Garter and with Charles G Dawes president of the United States shared the Nobel Peace Prize for 1925.
 The Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Austen Chamberlain was born October 16 1863, at Birmingham. He was the eldest son of Joseph Chamberlain, one of the noted British statesmen of his time, and Harriet Kenrick Chamberlain. In 1906 he married Ivy Muriel Dundas daughter of Colonel EenGy Lawrence Dundas They had two sons and daughter.
 Educated at Rugby School and Trinity College, Cam bridge, Sir Austen later received honorary degrees from Oxford Birmingham Sheffield and Glasgow and was elected lord rector of the last named university in 1925.
 He began his political career in 1892 as Member of Parliament for the constituency of East Worcester shire which he represented until 1914 Then'urpn his fathers death he was elected to his seat from the West Birmingham district. Gf M
 After short apprentice private member he was made civil lord of the Admiralty, serving from 1895 to 1900 then for years financial secretary of the treasury A short term postmaster general was followed by appointment as chancellor of the excheuuer which post he filled from 1903 to 1906.
 He was chairman of the Royal Commission on Indian finance and currency in 1913 and secretary of state for India from 1915 to 1917; member of the cabinet in 1918 again chancellor of the exchequer from 1919 to 1921 and lord of the privy seal and leader of the Conservatives in the House of Commons 1S21-1922
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-17
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGI ISH
 By w. L. G0rdoi.

Words Often MisuSed Do not say We have not seen the picture but once" Omit not. Not and. but form a double negative
 Often Mispronounced Absten- tion; pronounce the as in men Abstemious; pronounce the as in tea.
 Often Misspelled: Mahogany; any, not ony.
 Synonyms: Kind (adjective), kind ly, gentle, friendly, gracious, sym pathetic, lenient. humane, compass Sionate.
 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 Impoverish; to make poor; to ,,re- duce to poverty, 'Our purpose is that no one shall become ffnpov- eriShed." 4 e- e
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-17
LOOK chld LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

l. What is the origin of the eX- pression, flaming youth?
 2. How many cubic feet equal one cubic yard?
 3. Which is more widely spoken French or Spanish?
 4. How many miles long is the transcontinental telephone, stretch ed between New York and San Francisco, and how many states does it cross?
 5. Is immigration from Mexico to the U. s. restricted by quota?
 ANSWERS
 l. Shakespeare's Hamlet. ?. Twenty-seven. t 3. Spanish by 80,000000 French by 62,0O0000. ,. 4. 340O miles; crossing 13 states 5. No.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-17
J. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN

One of Great Britain's outstanding statesmen and world renowned figure has passed with the death of Sir Austen Chamberlain in London.
 Thwarted twice in attaining the ambition of his political career-leadership of the Conservative Party in England-J Austen Chamberlain to greater heights of glory and honor Foreign Secretary in the second government of Stanley Baldwin.
 Of all the statesmen who devoted themselves to European peace after the World War, Chamberlain evolved the plan regarded providing the greatest degree of security and which eventually brought into being the Locarno treaties
 His plan was sequence of a security effort by the Assembly of the League of Nations, which be- came known the Geneva protocol. This was dis carded when it rejected by Great Britain the ground that because of the extent of the British Empire it would be unable to fulfill the guarantees of security imposed upon it by the protocol
 On March 24 1925 MT Chamberlain informed the British Parliament that Great Britain would have nothing further do with the wreckage of Geneva protocol Instead it would seek to build permanent peace for Europe anotherY foundatien--a mutual pact between Germany and her former enemies which would guarantee the frontier of Europe against change and in which Germany would renounce all idea of going to bring about alterations in her eastern borders they were fixed after the 
 The British Foreign Secretary entered into nego- nations with Arstlde Brltand and Dr. Gustav Strese mann foreign ministers respectively of France and Germany. In them he found sympathetic proponents of his plan. The Locarno conf renee then assembled and adopted the treaties In of them Germany France and Belgium agreed never to wage upon each other Great Britain and Italy signing guaran tors of the treaty. Others involving Germany, Po- land and Czechosovakia were signed to guarantee peace on the eastern border.
 In outlining his plans, MT. Chamberlain also pro- yided for the election of Germany to membership in the League of Nations.
 For his achievement in promoting the Locarno conference he. was honored by King George with
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-17
Horoscope 'The stars incline
 but do not cOmpel'
THURSDAY. MARCH IS. 1887

THURSDAY, MARCH IS, 1887 | Adverse planetary aspects rule to- day, according to astrology. It is a time to practice self-control, for there may be tendency toward ir- ritability and impatience. There is a sign which is believed ] to encourage misrepresentation and deceit. Deals with strangers should be made with extra caution under this planetary government. Trouble involving the United States Navy again is prophesied. Commanding officers are to meet unusual tests in coming months. Within the spring quarter the British government is to meet ex- treme difficulties that will demand bold policies. Movement of troops as well as battleships is foreseen.
 Adolph Hitler is subject to stars that will lead him through perils in which he will risk his prestige and his power over the German people Hardships will beset the German nation and economic trou- bles will become even more serious than they are at present. Spain continues under plane tary government that is exceed
 ngly threateninng to world peace. The seers declare that the end of the conflict between loyal and reb- el forces must be the beginning of even greater bloodshed than the ! civil war has caused.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of prosperity. It is well to regard the counsel of older persons and to avoid specu- lation.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be quick -witted, confi- dent and successful. Subjects of this sign may achieve coveted posi- tions ip life
 John C. Calhoun, Vice-President : of the United States, was born on this day 1782. Others who have celebrated it as birthday include William Sulzer, politician, 1863; Grover Cleveland. twice President of the United States, 1887.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-17
Success Story
(New York World -Telegram)

(New York World Telegraph
 Poor Richard and his fellow philosophers would have delighted in story just published with corroboratng balance sheets.
 This enterprise began entirely without capital but into huge profits almost overnight The method exemplfies all the copy book maxms and proves them Beginning with superior product, the management the world beat path to it's door Their rule shrewd merchandising, industry and attention to business frugaty, avoidance of dissipa- tion waste of time, voluminous advertising. It's as simple that.
 All these virtues and truths summed up in the Dionne Quintuplets and a result they are wealthy. Not yet three years old they have glt-edged bonds worth $543 O46 contracts already signed for $200000 year for the next two years and bright pros poets beyond that.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-17

SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION
 4051-A
 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA, DIVISION NUMBER ONE, AT JUNEAU.
 BEATRICE JOSEPHINE HON. OLD. Plaintiff, vs. WILLIAM GEORGE HONOLD, Defendant. The President of the United States of America To the above named defendant, GREETING: You are hereby required to appear in the District Court for the Territory
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-17
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

Q. When man has met a girl oi his acquaintance on the street, has stopped to talk for minute, and is leaving her, should he turn his back?
 A. He should wait for the girl to turn first, before he turns to walk away st
 Q. When at the table and one takes nlouthful of food that is ex- tremely hot, may it be taken from the mouth?
 A. No; merely take drink of water as quickly as possible, but without attracting attention.
 Q. What is the etiquette of prop CT business telephoning?
 A. Just two things, Briefness and courtesy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-17
Conservation to the Fore
(New York Timesl

(New York Times)
 It was happy if obvious choice on the part of the Rod and Gun Editors Association to select Presi- dent Roosevelt the recipient of its first annual award to the who had done the most for conser- vation during the past year. This is indeed sure ground. There be only praise for the broad and firm stand which the President has maintained for the preservation, not merely of the mountains and forests the rivers and the streams of America but of the beasts birds and fishes which enrich lands and waters and give so much of value, both material and esthetic, to the world of outdoors Even while he was writing in acceptance and appreciation Of the associations award Tuesday Mir Roosevelt gave evidence anew that he practices what he breaches with respect to conservation. He displayed at the White House bill from the State of New York tor 26,OOO Norway spruces basam and Douglas frs for further reforestaton at Hyde Park.
 Secretary Ickes has proved forceful and enthusi- astic lieutenant to his chief in conservation policy Before the editors he called it "the most pressing and vital domestic problem confronting our people today the transcendent concern of the human long as we have to depend upon this earth our food, clothing shelter and pleasures. And he touched long series of enacted during the last four years which have added to the public domain: begun and carried forward attack on soil erosion protected supply and guarded and extended the forests. Wide extension of measures to protect wild life in fur and feathers and prevent stream pollution also touched upon. &
 On every hand there is evidence that the efforts of MT Roosevelt and his aides toward true conser- vation bearing fruit The Civilian Conservation Corps in 1886 planted 46ooooOOO young and seed lings: and since it's program started in 1883 it has planted the huge total of 1035 100000. recent report of the Forest Service shows that Chinese elms and other trees planted in the shelter-bet area in the Great Plains had attained height of fifteen feet in two years and that average of 75 percent of the trees planted in shelter strips and farm wind breaks in the Prairie States had survived last years drought More game and better fishing in many scat tered sections of the country further attest to the wisdom of conservation measures inaugurated by an Administration which is determined to permit no more exploitation waste of natural heritage
 If, reported Mary Astor is married again one might presume that she promiscd to love- honor and l< --.-e4 <il<z. x.aik<r I1axaaxi
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-17
20 YEARS AGO
 From The Empire
MARCH IT, 1917.

| MANCH li, lSli.
 Bapaume, the great German po- sition on the western front, had lfallen into the hands of the Brit Iish The Germans, retreating, set fire to the town as they passed through, but the conquerers ex- ltinguished the flames before much damage had been caused. ] Mrs. Winnifred Jones, of the Fashion Shop, was passenger for the south on the City of Seattle on a business trip.
 George D. Schofield of Nome, Re- publican candidate for Attorney General at the last election, arrived lin Juneau from Seattle. Nominated in Douglas for the City Council were Elmer E. Smith HI. E. Murray William Livie, Oli- yer Olson. Joseph Evans, D. w Shelton, J. w. Martin, Leo w Young, E. J. White, Matt Hahn B. R. Lievers, T. D. Gillis, H. G Neville. T. P. Sheldon, Paul Bloed- horn, William Miller, August Ol- son, William Steele For treasurer | of the school board, Joseph Patter- son. Mary A. Walker and Nick King were nominated H. D. Mcleod, in the Douglas Hospital, continued to improve daily and was expected to return to his home soon,
 F. A. Lynch diamond drill oper- ator and erstwhile Irish tenor, left Treadwell for Perseverance to as- sist in drilling operations there. George w. Mock, recently of Bel i Ilingham, Washington, arrived tc take the place of Charles Hensel of the undertaking department ol the c. w. Young Company.
 Petty thievery continued to annoy residents of the Douglas beach. The last victim was John Brennan, from whose cabin was stolen a kettle containing several pounds of cooked nOtatOeS Bacon wearing anp9re and the contents of a trunk were also taken.
 Weather: Highest, 4: lowest, 36 rain
 All Buddhist monks and nuns in China are receiving first aid ano wartime relief instruction. In Han- kow the monks have organized ar ambulance corps.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-17

of Alaska, First Division, at Juneau, Alaska, within thirty days after the last publication of this summons. namely, within thirty days after the 7th day of April, 1887, in case this summons is published, or with in forty days after the date of it's service upon you, in case this sum- mons is served upon you personally, and answer the complaint of the above named plaintiff on file in the said court in the above entitled cause.
 The plaintiff in said action de- mands the following relief: Disso- lution of the bonds of matrimony existing between plaintiff and de- fendant; and restoration of plain tiff's maiden name.
 And in the event you fail so to appear and answer, the plaintiff will take judgment against you for want thereof, and will apply to the court for the relief demanded in her complaint and as hereinabove stated.
 Witness, the Honorable Geo. F. Alexander, judge of the said court, and the seal of said court hereunto affixed, on this 17th day of March, 1887.
 ROBERT E. COUGHLIN
 Clerk. HOWARD D. STABLER,
 Plaintiffs Attorney,
 Shattuck, Bldg,
 Juneau, Alaska. First publication, March IT, 1937. Last publication, April T, 1887.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-17

bow to St Patrick, who drove the snakes out of Ireland This the day for the wearing of the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-17
NOTICE

For special fresh dressed chickens. call Femmer, phone IA adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-17

Lode and p.accr location notices for sale at The Empire Office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-17
Oregon Continues
 Fight on Tacoma in Air Base Selection

i PORTLAND, Oregon, March IT,
 The Oregon Aeronautic officials ex- press disappointment at the Army's
 selection of Tacoma as the North west air base. Harry Offey, Gov
 ernor of the National Aeronautical
 Association of Oregon announced Ithat the Portland Chamber of Com merce is interested in bringing the
 base to Oregon and will hold a special meeting this week regarding plans. .Vt.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-17

Empire ads are read.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-17
H "A P P - -B l R I HID AY

The Empire ertends congratula. fiona and best t3ishes today, Haeii birthday anniuersary. to the follolo. ing:
 MARCH IT.
 Mrs. Frank Serdar Mrs Robert Jernberg
 Audrey Click
 Patricia Harland
 James Stewart
 Alex Kasalica es Charles w. Bland
 John H. Walmer
 Lillian Stabler H
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-17

All Buddhist monks and nuns in China are receiving first aid and wartime relief instruction. In Han- kow the monks have organized an ambulance corps.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-17
GOODIE SALE

By Lutheran Ladies Aid at Bert Grocery, Saturday, March 20. adN
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-17

If reported, Mary Astor is married again, one might presume that she promised to love honor, and not keep another diary -cinei14aF Enquirer. ,4,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-17

Try The Empire classifieds fo, results.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-17

George D. Schofield of Nome, Re- publican candidate for Attorney
 General at the last election, arrived in Juneau from Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-17

Mrs. Winnifred Jones, of the Fashion Shop, was a passenger for the south on the City of Seattle on business trip.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-17

Weather: Highest, 4: lowest, 36; rain
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-13
ALASKA ADVERTISING

The mail brings a letter from MT. James K. Heffer- man of the Golden Gate International Exposition which is planned for San Francisco from February l8 to December 3 1939 The Exposition official in- quires as to Alaskas participation in the San Fran cisco Worlds Fair if any. He points out that Wash ington. Oregon and British Columbia preparing to be represented and wonders if Alaska too, is to be included in the worldwide publicity which is to be given North American West"
 A great deal of benefit to the Terri tory from participation in the Worlds Fair Any ex position Of such proportions naturally becomes a crossroads of the world. Doubtless millions of peo- pie will attend. From that viewpoint it is not so much question of how much it will cost to have an exhibit in San Francisco but, rather whether Alaska afford to stay out.
 Right three of four of the major cities of the Territory including Juneau, participating in an Alaska advertising program in the Wall Street Journal The various Chambers of Commerce are putting up each S1420 for that advertising on the theory that it will interest people the Outside the Territory and foster Aaskas development pro- gram.
 If of the Chambers of Commerce in Alaska afford to spend that kind of money in advertising in financial journal it would appear logical that Alaska afford to be represented at the Worlds Fair in San Francisco
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-13
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING
 OF CREDITORS

In the District Court for the Ter ritory of Alaska, Division Num- Der One, at Juneau ssa Tn the M att CT of Alexander F
 Kupoff; also known as Alex Kup- off, Bankrupt In Bankruptcy.
 To the creditors of Alexander T. Kupoff also known as Alexander Kupoff, of Juneau in the First Division of the Territory of Alaska and District aforesaid, a bankrupt: Notice is hereby given that on September TO- A. D. 1887, the said Alexander T. Kupoff, also known as Alex Kupoff, was duly adjudi- cated bankrupt and that the first meeting of his creditors will be held at the office of the under signed referee at 268 South Frank lin Street on Tuesday, September 28, A. D. 1887, at the hour of 2 o'clock in the afternoon, at which time the said creditors may attend, prove their claims, appoint a trus- tee, examine the bankrupt, and transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
 H. B. LIE FEVRE,
 Referee in Bankruptcy. September II, 1887.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-13
Forestalling a Precedent
Cincinnati Enquirer

The Presidents veto of bill to distribute S294S52 among various veterans organizations, for use in aiding destitute or unemployed veterans and their families. forestalls bad precedent Had the bill been approved, of congressional gener- osity to veterans would have been opened up-one which it would have been exceedingly difficult to close later.
 Except for the angle of the precedent involved, the bill innocuous The fund which it sought to distribute among the American Gold Star Mothers, the American War Mothers Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans is the unexpended balance of funds accumulated by various military or ganizations during the World War Part of the fund previously had been turned over to the American Legion for in quidating the indebtedness aganSt the Pershing Hall Memorial in Paris with the condi- ton title in the property be vested in the United States Government for the benefit of all American veterans
 It was this precedent upon which Congress relied in seeking divide the remainder of the fund among President pointed the purchase of the Pershing Memorial was in grant to one organization of veterans.
 It is obvious what the consequences would be if the government established a broad precedent for direct contributions to individual organizations The government in the first place, would be without the customary safeguards to make certain that the money was properly used That however, is minor point. More be feared is the effect of inviting wholesale demands for Federal contributions.
 Congress has yet to demonstrate its ability to re- sist for any length of time concerted demand from the veerans-any veterans Its inability to say no was illustrated grand scale in the history of the bonus legislation. More recently Congress showed a willingness to please in a where the need was microscopic and the demand was negligible, when the time limit for conversion of war risk insurance was moved up for the fourth time.
 It is highly important that the Federal Treasury be kept as sacrosanct possible There are already far too many instances in which Federal funds are being spent on things not properly undertakings of the government. In this particular case, perhaps. there was no why the S294852 should not have been distributed among the specified organiza- tions except that had it been done, it would have provided an entering wedge for new hole m the Treasury.