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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-30
BARRETT GUILTY OF PERJURY; IS
 JURY'S VERDICT
Cou Tt Imposes Sentences on Jorgenson and Wil-
 lard This Morning

In Federal District Court this morning, the Petit Jury returned a verdict of guilty against Harold w. Barrett on the second count ot the perjury charge against him. The jury returned an instructed verdict of not guilty on the first count Barrett will face sentence by Judge George F Alexander at a later court session.
 When Judge Alexander yesterday issued a bench warrant against Barrett alleging perjury in the case then at bar, he set bond at S5,000 Barrett was immediately re-arrest- ed yesterday afternoon and is be- ing held in the Federal. Jail.
 Pleas of not guilty were entered in court this morning by Lawrence A Chaney, to the charge of utter ing worthless checks; by Jim Me Donald, to charge of assault with a dangerous weapon, a butcher knife at Deep Bay, on which he was in dicted by the Grand Jury on Jan- uary 27, and by Milton Hedrick to the new charge of carless ust of firearms brought against him The Court will also try Hedrick'' appeal against former conviction on similar charge.
 Two sentences were imposed by Judge Alexander at the court sessior this morning Chris Jorgenson, Ju- neau wrestler. withdrew his plea ol not guilty. and pleaded guilty tC the first count of the statutory charge against him. After Jorgen- son had waived trial and time ol sentence, Judge Alexander santcnc- ed him to 13 months in Federa Penitentiary and ordered the secont count against him to be dismissed
 John Willard, of Haines, wa sentenced to one year sni OF dd. in Federal priscn for t'-e oEfan7e c contributing to the Gd-ncacncy cf minor.
 Judge Alexander gran.ed 3 decref of divorce to Nellie Bak.s cf Ge.. chikan. from Norman 3. kk2, als, of Ketchikan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-30
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the U. s. Commissioners Court for the Juneau Precinct, Division Number One, Territory of Alaska. In Probate.
 In the Matter of the Estate of MAY RIvET, Deceased.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been this day appointed Administrator of the estate of MAY RIVET. de- ceased. All persons having claims against the estate will present them, with vouchers attached and duly verified. to the undersigned at Juneau, Alaska, within six months from the date of this notice. DATED at Julieau, Alaska, Janu ary l4th, 1937
 ROBERT E. COUGHLIN.
 Administrator. First publication, Jan. 16, 1937. Last publication, Feb. 6, 1887.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-30
| A B Q R GROUP SUPPORTS GOVT.
 CONTROL, LIQUOR
Convention Ends with Ses- sion Last Night-Dinner
 Planned for Wednesday

Last nights session of the All AL aska Labor Convention brought to an end the electing of officers for the ensuing year Charles Crozier was elected as editor of the Alaska Labor Dispatch.
 Frank Johnson, Grand President of the Alaska Native Brotherhood, was presented to the convention. He gave a very interesting outline of the work of his organization; what it is and for what it stands. Cues tions were exchanged between the delegates and MT. Johnson, most of them being along the political line, and when asked concerning the question of reservations for the Ma tives, he expressed their general attitude as against reservations.
 The liquor question was brought up and discussed from many diff ferent angles. MT Olsen, delegate from Local 1902 of the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paper hangers, spoke on the liquor prob lems in Germany, Norway, Poland and Russia, and stated that Ger many had the best system of all.
 After the discussion the conven- tion went on record to support any legislation that calls for Govern ment control of the manufacture and dispensing, without profit, of any and all alcoholic beverages.
 Some discussion came up concern ing the protests to Governor Troy and Colonel Ohlson, and the con- Vention authorized the publicity committee to insert in the news re- lease, that no business man would be placed on an unfair list, because of the bare fact that he did not sign these protests.
 The convention empowered the Executive Board to set the date for the next convention; however, the General Board can call an extra session any time.
 Today's session brought to a close the convention, with all delegates determined to build up a Labor Party in Alaska and to affiliate with the National Farm-Labor Party as soon as it is formed
 Entertainment for the delegates will be dinner to be given next Wednesday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-30
LOOK Old LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

1. How many times does the worc God" appear in the Bible? 9 What celebrated pottery i. made in Cincinnati. Ohio? 3. Which is the largest of all planets?
 f. In what year was the first free delivery of mail made, in the U. S.?
 5. What and where are the Isles of Shoals?
 ANSWERS 1. One authority says 4,371 times 2. Redwood Pottery. 3. Jupiter.
 4. 1863.
 5. A cluster of nine barren rocky islands in the Atlantic off New Hampshire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-30
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

Q. Is it proper to take commun- ion in a Protestant Church to which one does not belong
 A. In most Protestant churches the invitation is extended to al who wish to take communion; ir other churches it is for members only. If possible, ask the clergy man
 Q. Is it correct to speak Of g woman's "jewelry"?
 A. No; speak of "a woman's jew els Of a jewellers jewelry"
 O. If the son of the hostess re- quests a dance of a girl, is she ob- ligated to give it?
 A. Yes, unless her program is al- ready full
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-30
THEY KNOW WHAT ALASKA NEEDS

Whatever else may come out of the present Legis lature there every indication to believe that when the appropriations finally approved there Will be
 substantial proportion for the improvement of roads and landing fields It is the tone of the Legislature, and the members only reflect the sentiment ot ther constituents in the respective Divisions
 Already there has been tossed into the hoppers many measures calling for road work to develop cer- ain sections and requests for improving landing field approaches Also there is memorial urging the President and Congress to push through the Alaska sought program of airfeld development calling for an expenditure of $2900000
 Naturally the requests will not all be granted. The Legislators well aware that the Territorial coffers can stand only so much But they also are aware that only by constructing roads and putting airelds the proper condition for air traffic from and to mining and agricultural districts that new sources of revenue be raised and the general development program carried forward.
 It is a healthy sign. Aaskans know what they want and they are going after it. It bodes well for the future of the Territory when her elected leaders with broad vision thinking in line with the pro- gressive, liberal national program.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-30
20 YEARS AGO
 Fiun The Empire
JANUARY 30. 1917.

JANUARY 30, 1917. A large squadron of British war vessels formed into huge net, were off the Atlantic coast combing the seas for the two German com merce raiders which had apparently abandoned the Sout,l Atlantic field
 for the steamship lanes of the north.
 The yacht Cyprus, built and for merly owned by Col. D. c. Jackling, the mining magnate, was sold to the Russian government for S650,000 to be used as 8 scout cruiser. w. J. Manahan, who had been in Juneau with the local force of Ithe Marconi Company for the last year, had been placed in charge of ,the company. taking the place of c. F. Bence. who had been promot- ed in charge of the Seattle office. A farewell party was given in Douglas at the home of MT and Mrs. U. T. Salmonson for Clarence Sal monson and MT Pitman who were leaving soon for the States. Guests were Claude Peters, William Wal lace, Elmer Peters, Julius and Emil Lang, H. Merae, Charles Price, George NIosco, Tom Graham, Will liam Thomas, George Walls, MT Wolf, A. Eirsch, w. Salmonsen, Hil- da Newman, Ethel Heacock, Cert rude Newman. Frances Croni, J. An derson, Ethel Salmonsen, Violet Smith and Mildred, Salmonsen, MT. BTuner.
 R E. Murphy arrived in Juneau from the South on the Alaska.
 Westbound passengers leaving Ju- neau on the Alaska were J. E. Moulton Gus GI,is, T. w. Holmes, Elliot w. Smith. F. M. West, D. c. Allen, Oscar R. Hart and Los Ber- nard
 Five boats of the Pacific Steam ship Company were scheduled to furnish tourist service during the summer.
 Arriving rom the south on the Admiral Evans were MT and Mrs. Oak Olson, MT. and Mrs. Theodore Heyder. Mrs. Helen Denny, Miss Hulda Morrison, Richard Wakelin.
 Weather: Maximum, 10; Mini mum, 0; Clear
 Try The Empire ciassifieds for quick results.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-30
ANCHORAGE MEN FLYING TO SOUTH
Pilot Chester Brown, l2 Passengers Will Stop
 on Way to Seattle

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Jan 30- Pilot Chester Brown and twelve passengers have left here by air plane for Seattle via Juneau.
 Among the passengers are several business men making the roundtrip with Brown. While South they will arrange for shipments of merchan- disc to come north when the strike ends.
 Pilot Oscar Winchell is among the pas ssengers bound for Seattle. Win chell said that more than 30 men staizsd platinum claims in the Gc3d News Bay district during the past month after rev platinum dis ccveries were reported there.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-30
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say They have completely finished the work" Omit completely Finish ito end
 Often Mispronounced: Soft Pro- nounce the as in dog, not as in of.
 Often Misspelled Beside; side Decide; eide.
 Synonyms: Shortness, brevity, ab- breviation, abridgment.
 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 Indecorous; violating good man. ners; contrary to good breeding Such conduct is indecorous.'
 Safety council tests show only 9 per cent of the nations motor cal drivers have perfect vision.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-30
MONDAY, FEBRUARY I, 1887

Astrologers read this as an un- important day in which adverse stars are dominant. It is day to study world conditions in their re- lation to commerce.
 The month is to bring great ex- citement in the affairs of the Brit
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-30
DEFENDERS OF
 MA77:Il STEM
 !.E:E.S ADVANCE

MADRID. 5.n. 30-Defenders of this city lave rerulsed one of the f!ercest attacks since Gen. Fran cisco Franco besieged the Spanish Capital
 The battle spread from one sec- tor to another and the defenders resisted al efforts of the invaders and succeeded in driving them back at many strategic points.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-30
PUpL!l, WELFARE: COMMISSION IS
 RECOMMENDED
Report of Special Commit tee Carries Suggestions
 for Legislature

Report of the committee, made up of the Attorney General Audi tor and Highway Engineer, named by the last Legislature to make a study of legislative matters of the Territory and to report, with recom- mendations, on any changes deemed necessary in connection with the powers and duties of the Board
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-30
p. 4. A. ELECTRA
 HAS TEN ABOARD FROM FAIRBANKS

Leaving Fairbanks at Il o'clock this morning enroute to Juneau, a
 Pacific Alaska Airways Electra plane, piloted by Al Monsen and
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-30

Walt Hall, was expected to arrive at the Juneau Airport this after noon at 3;30 o'clock.
 The ten passengers from the In- terior aboard the plane for Juneau included: MT and Mrs. H. J. Lick, MT. and Mrs Leo Moore, Leroy De- Long. Mrs. A. Lesh, c. w. White head, Miss Sylvia Schmidt, w. Me- Cam, and Thomas Eek.
 The plane is not to return to the Interior from here before tomor- row morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-30

With postmasters under civil service there soon will be no incentive to get into politics Who wants to come the aid of the parry there isn't at least postoffice in it?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-30
H A P P - ---B 1 R T Fl D A Y

The Empire ertends congrdtula lions and best t3iSheS today, thei birthday anniUersary. to the follow ing:
 JANUARY 30.
 Sylvia Howell Mrs Tay Bayers
 H. F. Stolfi
 Godfrey Pegues
 AStrid Loken
 JANUARY 31 Elizabeth Terhune Mrs. Harold Camper Mrs. Elvina Marrow J. B. Warrack
 Cecile Cashen S. P. Raymond
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-30

jurist, 1852; Granville Stanley Hall, psychologist, 1844; Victor Herbert, composer, 1859.
 Copyright, 1937)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-30

RHODh MAY CLARK-FoCy CO.,
 rectionist. 517 Goldstein Bldg. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-30

In 1904 and in 1916 black stem rust, one of the most destructive grain diseases, destroyed almost 200,- 900 bushels of wheat in the United States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-30

After reading what happened to the good-looking husband in Los Angeles we see advantages in being robust and trife bald.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-30

The seals are moving north. We hope the sharks do not follow them
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-30

Today's News Today-EmpIre.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-30

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-30

The yacht Cyprus, built and for merly owned by Col D. c. Jackling, the mining magnate, was sold to the Russian government for S650,000 to be used as a scout cruiser.
Evening star., 1937-06-22

! abruptly became conscious of the
scrutiny, and he grinned
Slammed into the door on my way
out of Taciturn's cabin" he explained.
1T was almost dark inside the shack.
Didn't know my way around very we'll"
COL sighed heavily. Chuck, a man
like TaCiturn gets on a jigger's
nerves. He'd make anybody mad, the
way he has O. jest sittin' there an
liStenln' letting the other fellow do
all the talkin'. It's plumb irritatin'!"
You're dang tootin' it is! There'd
be no livin' with a guy like Taciturn."
Likewise" Sol went on gently,
"a jigger that talks too much gives
the same effect. Ones as bad as the
other"
Chuck looked sidewise at the
sheriff. He felt suddenly uneasy and
apprehensive
Like yourself. for example" Sol
went on. "A jigger like yourself talks
too much, Chuck"
"Whatta you mean?"
4 mean, Chuck, you've gone and
talked yourself into hole. II yuh
hadn't talked so much, tried to con-
coct a lot of fancy excuses, I might
never have known"
Chucks eyes darted look inside
the cabin, remembering he'd left
his gun there. And then, suddenly
realizing the folly of the plan that
had f-fOrmed in hiS mind ba
swung back, belligerent, arrogant.
Sorry, Sol was saying Sorry I
gotta take you along Chuck. Mebbe
you can get off with a self-defense
charge or somethin'. Nobody liked
Taclturn much. Mebbee you can, at
that. Anyway, gotta take yuh along"
"Whatta you mean? Whatta yuh
mean?" Chuck's voice was panickv
He tried to wrench his eyes awav
from Soils hands, which was resting
on the butt Of the six-shooter at his
waist, "Whatta you mean?" he
whispered once more. II didn't do
it! I didn't kill the jigger!"
Sorry" said Sol. Sorry, Chuck.
But you've gotta prove it." He
paused, reaching around in his hin
pocket where his handouts were. TT
strikes me if it was so dark vuh
couldn't see that door within two
inches OF your nose and bumped into
it, it musta been too dark for you to
see Taciturn nod his head. sittin' clear
across the room like yuh said he was"
(Copyrisht 1872
Evening star., 1937-06-22

mo further'n here, Chuck" Sol
so so. Maxim me a pleasure call.
or are yuh here on business?" Chuck
voice was casual; too casual
Business" Sol said shortly. "Taci-
turn Tom Seeley's been murdered!"
"Murdered!" The smile vanished
from Chuck Willis lips. For gosh
sake. Don't seem possible"
Sam Jessup found him lying on
the floor. Bullet hole through his
head Sam was ridin' through and
dropped in to pass the time of day"
"Whew! Don't seem possible, :"
Chuck repeated. Why. jest yester-
day r was talkin with Taciturn"
Thought yuh was" said Sol stead
lily.
THUCK twisted his neck to stare
up at his visitor; got slowly to
his feet
"Whatta yuh mean, shurrf,
Thought I was7'
Sol shrugged. Plenty O. hoof marks
around. Some Of EN- made by the
twisted shoe on the front nigh foot
of your sorrel'
oh" Chuck nodded thoughtfully.
so whst?"
so, KNOWN you was up there
recently, come down to have talk
with you, Chuck"
"Dunno's I can help yuh a great
deal" Chuck's voice was free and
sounding now. Me an Taci-
turns been tryin' to get together on
land deal. He owns a piece down
by the river I'd like to buy Got an
idea there's pay dirt there, an wanted
to work it. Went up yesterday to
make him an offer"
"Taciturn accept the offer?"
Chuck gestured with show Of
irritation. Didn't say yes or no.
You know how he is; hard man to
talk to. Fact is he don't talk much
at ALL Gets on jigger's nerves, tryin'
to get an opinion from him"
"Bein' silent-like is how he got his
name 'Taciturn,' Sol agreed.
Il was there plumb near all after
noon. Near dark when I left An
all afternoon I talked an talked an
Taciturn sat there an listened, givin'
no more'n an occasional grunt, an
that grudgingly.".
Chuck paused, and Sol urged
gently: We'll, how'd yuh come
Evening star., 1937-06-22
Shyest Man Reaches 100.

Joseph Barnes, who has the reputa-
ton of being the shyest centenarian in
England, was the least interested per-
son when his Tooth birthday anniver-
sary was celebrated at Dorchester. He
started the day by opening a letter
from his son, Henry Barnes, aged 70.
OF New York, wishing him many happy
returns of the day. Centenarian
Barnes was a schoolmate Of Thomas
Hardy.
Evening star., 1937-06-22
Brain Twizzlers
BY PROF, J, d. FLINT

b1 FNUF. J. d. I'M
MANY tWizzlers seem to have had
great fun with the long division
problem given not long ago which
had only one figure given three times
They worked it out without much
trouble. so this time We give Just one
figure once. The rest Of the problem
can be worked out from there.
Here It is:
Evening star., 1937-06-22

out?"
1T got to be
pretty late an ]
decided to 80 home,
III be up tomor-
rer,' I says to him.
He was sittin' on
the other side OF
the room, an only
stared at me. 'Yuh
can give me my
answer then. Can
I expect it?' Taci-
turn never said a
word, except to
nod his head. ap
with this I had
to be satisfied"
Chuck pushed
back his sombrero
Sol, studying the
other man, fixed
his eyes on q
small black and
blue mark near
t he roots OF
Chuck's hair. The
Evening star., 1937-06-22
SHER1FT 8 OIL

SHEFlrF 8 . L
~ ROCK rode
down the steep In
cline and came
presently to the
trail that wound
along the river
bank. The cabin
which was his OBJ
iective stood some
so yards back from
the river. T h e
towering, W hi t e.
capped peak OF
Bull Mountain rose
out Of the forests
directly behind.
Sol drew Carbine
before the cabins
oor an d dis
mounted. A man
appeared - short,
c h u n X y, round
faced-and greeted
him cheerfully.
Hello, Shurrf!
Quite q ways from
home. amt yuh?
Evening star., 1937-01-10

obvious is this backwardneS OF idea
tional content that the theater must
rely with all due heaviness on its vigor.
liveliness, vividness and vast emotional
force for its prowess as q form OF
artistic expression.
Even the cinema shows certain signs
of being more alert as to what Is going
on in the world about 1t. Although
earth-shatterins events take place In
our vicinity and civilizations rise and
fall, the drama is debonairly concerned
with neat, glib little fables that make
a shining virtue Of their gay triviality.
It certainly is not my contention
that there Is no room for merry anec-
dotes and happy vaudeville In a ma
tion's drama. Heaven knows, would
hate to see an American stage that
was all grim preoccupation with ear
nest social problems. I do not for a
moment begrudge the success of a
Brother Rat" a "Tovarich" or a Red,
Hot and Blue"
A HEALTHY .theater requires a
varied diet, and there should be
the escapist plays as we'll as the ear
nest studies of a changing world. In
truth, it is only fair that there should
be more works in the former category,
since a too-insistent harping on the
intense problems Of q universe in tur-
moil makes for q dull and monotonous
theater.
Obviously there is room for plays
dealing with romance, adventure,
fantasy. mystery. comedy and even,
perhaps, the lives Of the poets. But
the theater shouldn't live exclusively
in its ivory tower. There Is something
bit unhealthy, q bit decadent about
a stage that doesn't even recognize the
existence Of a world outside its door,
that refuses 10 admit It's participation
in one Of the most mornentous cen.
turies Of change In history.
For the theater to base itself only
on theatrical materials. and the not
on the chaotic and compelling life that
Is swirling about 1t. Is form OF in
breeding that is neither healthy nor
Evening star., 1937-01-10

sane. The stage must 60 for a walk
occasionally in the open air of actual
life, and not stay cooped up constantly
in dim closet Of fancy.
CERTAINLY thus far this season the
drama has not been conspicuously
successful in its efforts to keep up with
modern trends In social history. My
suspicion Is that even those commen-
tators who pretend to great scorn
for the sociological theater realize In
their hearts that this lack is q serious
one. At least, In no other way can
one account for their insistence that
plays obviously intended merely as
passing entertainment really have a
certain profound and timely social
import.
you Can't Take 1t With You" for
example. is a highly engaging show,
and it is difficult to believe that its
authors intended it as anything more
than that. Yet many Of its enthusiast sts
contend ardently that the easygoing
life Of its aniably mad central char
acters Is really the solution Of the
worlds problems, and that the uni
verse has but to listen to its message
to be cured.
Evening star., 1937-01-10

about that. Since then the point they
made has penetrated.
The best-seller sweepstakes should
do something toward proving the ex-
tent of the new Hollywood attitude.
THAT the fiesh-and- blood theater
is not willing to surrender the
operetta to the largess Of the films
will be demonstrated on the stage Of
the National Theater tomorrow night.
How we'll 1t will be demonstrated, of
course, remains to be seen in the
presentation Of "Frederika," Franz
Lehars musical biography of Goethe
Advance reports of the production,
coming down from Boston, indicate
that Denis King, Helen Gleason and
the some 100-odd others associated
with "Frederika" will be working for
quite some time.
The Shuberts, In their current
offering, have taken a cue from the
stages past, and the movies present,
and dressed the show lavishly. They
may prove the movies a bit prema-
ture in their claim to have taken over
romance set to music.
Evening star., 1937-01-10
PINS HIGH HOPES ON BESTSELLING NOVELS
Social Material Needed
In Well-Balanced Stage
Two Plays Have Combined This With Finan
'cial Success Record of 1T Can't Happen
Here" and Johnny Johnson"
BY RICHARD WATTS, Jr.

ha has always been known for the OF Its ideas
important thought reached
striving with straight
possible pose something
Evening star., 1937-01-10
Color Tests.

TECHNICOLOR tests on fabrics.
furs and females are being con-
Quoted behind closed doors on the
Walter Wagner lot for the forthcoming
fashion musical in technicolor. Wal
ter Wanger's Vogues of 1885," scheduled
to 60 before the cameras on Janu-
ary IS.
First tests. taken today. were Of the
100000 worth Of furs. The methods
Of the Paris couturiers have been
borrowed to insure absolute secrecy
as to the styles and designs. Addi-
tional tests will be made Of materials
for the gowns, now en- route from Paris
The script. by Sam and Bella spe-
wack. telling . behind-the-scene story