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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-16
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 rom the date of this notice.
 DATED at Juneau, Alaska, Janu- ary 14th, 1937.
 ROBERT E. COUGHLIN,
 Administrator. First publication, Jan. 16, 1887. Last publication, Feb. 6, 1887. Roller skating is so popular among undergraduates at Ottwa (Kas.) University that officials bought Skates for student use on the gym nasium floor.
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EQUALIZING TAXATION

There is sentiment in the present Legislature for equaizing the tax burden between the fisheries n- dustry and the mining industry, the contention being that the former carrying the bulk of the tax load and that gold aided by the boost in price to $35 an ounce, should pay for cost of government in propor tion
 It is a logical conclusion But in considering the problem this newspaper has often suggested sup port for promotion of the mining industry should not be overlooked That say that every effort should be made to encourage mining in the Territory
 One of the best ways to give that encouragement is provide adequate funds for the Territorial De- partment of Mines that it carry on field work and help prospectors and mining men in determining the value of properties
 Two years ago the Legislature began effort in the direction of furthering mining by creating the Department of Mines. very limited appropriation provided, but even with the small amount of funds the department under the direction of B. D. Stewart especially able in his position. has been able prove it's worth to the Territory and to the industry It has conducted some surveys to de- termine the potential value of certain properties, aided in promoting safety work in the industry and helped in other ways under it's limited means. It do great deal more if properly supported
 Many claim owner is not in position to hire a mining engineer to go over his property. He is ham strung at the outset and only luck a good con- nection may bring his property to the attention of capital which is willing to develop it. Here the min ing department be of inestimable value.
 True the department engineers not be eX- peeted to examine every claim in Alaska and the Territory cannot afford to pay for having it done, but with who know their business in the de- partment the Territory is fortunate to have, properties which generally accepted and expected to show promise be examined and the report pre- pared by the department engineers will be given dence by the capital which looks it over.
 Equalizng taxation between fisheries and min ing should be considered at the time with the question of support for furtherng the mining industry in the Territory
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is that it would place the responsibility on the uog owner and thus tend to cause the owner to care for his own animal suffer the consequences. Alter all. that is the solution to the dog probem-every owner taking care of his dog it should be cared for and then there would be no problem.
 Contention against the ordinance which now has passed in first reading is that it is too vicious and would cause a hardship those owners who
 take care of their dogs it would require that trained animals be taken out on leash along with the cuprt pooch who doesn't know so much. There are scores of other arguments, many of them sound But sfted down, it would appear that the Ethiopian in the dog problem wood pile IS the distasteful post of dog catcher Like the dogs them selves, the dog catchers come and go Nobody wants the job Perhaps it is because there have been too many cartoons of savage looking man with net on long stick chasing pup down the alley, or per haps because most men are constructed that they want to give dos a break Whatever the reason, the obvious fact that the lack of dog catcher to keep order among the pups is the main trouble
 The new ordinance provides for the Chief of Police to act as dog catcher appoint person to do SO But so does the present ordinance which is admittedly not enforced Thus it would appear that it isn't fault of the law but rather the absence of dog catcher with heart of steel. swashbuckling individual it might be suggested who likes cats perhaps but hates dogs at least to the extent Of i'm pounding them and notifying the owners.
 We not prepared to dwell on the respective merits of either ordinance One or both will be in- effective if not enforced Maybe the thing to do is glorify the position of dog catcher Perhaps the city should conceive a snappy uniform, say something in red with touch of dog hair for the hclder of the honest position of dog catcher Have the Chamber of Commerce or some other civic, enterprsing group hold banquet in his honor and then put him on his honor to go cut and round up the stray dogs.
 More might be said but there's pooch bowling outside the office and must go out and throw club at him.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-16
LOOK 0ld LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

l. What is the Roman numeral for one thousand?
 ?. What southern city of the U s. is third in importance as to ex- ports
 3. Which is heavier, milk or cream?
 1 What English queen was call ed the Virgin Queen?
 5. What city was the center of the ancient Greek culture?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-16
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

e. Does an American wife ever share her husbands title, if he be a doctor, judge, professor, or the like?
 A. No.
 Q. What should man do, when standing and talking with a girl at dance, and the music begins2
 A. He should ask the girl for the dance.
 Q. Would it be all right to serve hot dish of sandwiches at bridge party?
 A. Yes; this is very appropriate.
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Iexceed in number those of the past lyear.
 l Legislators come under a baffling land thwarting direction of the stars lat this time when there will be many exciting incidents in Congress. l Definite initiative should be de- llayed while this configuration pre- vails This is day to talk about what will be done later London astrologers prognosticate flor Halle Selassie, former Emperor of Ethiopia, a recognition of his rights which may be most fortunate before 1888.
 Marriage of the King of Belgium is indicated by the stars and may be celebrated within the year The midsummer may bring him serious anxietieS.
 Prince Starhamberg, head of the Austrian Heimwehr, is to have year of extraordinary experiences in which military matters will be prom inent.
 Persons whose bIrthdate it is have the augury of a year of much interest. Temptation to speculate may be strong but should be over come. All should avoid extrava- gance.
 Children born on this day probab- ly will be exceedingly fortunate in intellectual endowment. Subjects of this sign of Capricorn may gain lasting fame.
 Daniel Webster, early American statesman. was born on this day 1782. Others who have celebrated it as birthday include Seth Low, educator and publicist, 1850; Jos eph Farwell Glidden, farmer and inventor, 1913.
 Copyright, 193D
 Try The Empire claSsifieds for
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under German law. And naming the dachshund Adolf is no longer considered funny. Atlanta Con- Stitution
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-16
20 YEARS AGO
JANUARY l6. 1917
Frvm The Empire

| The Russian forces unQerIOOK a violent attack in Rumania and the
 Berlin war office announced 'that the advancing Russians had been cut down by German fire and great losses inflicted.
 Among the passengers for the
 Westward aboard the Alameda were IA. J. D.mond, wellknown Valdez Attorney Miss Mate Long, private Isecretary to w. c. Edes and A. c. Bowling, deputy marshal at Sew- lard.
 H. w. R. Holmes and De-l Gsila- lgher died from gas fumes aboard a gas boat making the trip from Ju- neau to Chichagof. Four other men twere overcome by the fumes but recovered when they were placed in | the air and were under the care of pr Moore, company physician at lChichagof. The accident was caus- cd by someone unknown, leaving the draincocks of the radiators op- en. The men overcome, but who later removed were J. J. Spear, Andrew Michaelson, Frank Motzke and Oliver Weyn
 Dress rehearsals were being held in Douglas for the pageant of Al aska, Seven Yesterdays written for the Douglas Island Women's Club by Alice Henson Ernst, for merly of Douglas The funds were to be used to purchase a domestic science laboratory for the Douglas High School
 Fred Hamberg, of Juneau, man. ager of the shoe department of Charles Goldstein's Emporium, who had been seriously i'll for several weeks as result of complications following an operation for appen- dicitis, was recovering and on his way to Santa Barbara where his mother resided.
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ANSWERS
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. l.. GOrdOi.

Words Often Misused Do not say, If were her" Say, If I were she"
 Often Mispronounced: Invalid (ad- jective, meaning "void') Pronounce invalid, a as in at. and accent second syllable.
 Often Misspelled: Omit; one t Omitted and emitting, two t's.
 Synonyms: Guess (verb), sur mise, suppose, imagine, conjecture
 Word Study: Use a word three times and 1t is yours" Let us in crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word Inefficacy; want of power to pro. duce the desired effect. T soon req. lized the inefficacy of my efforts
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-16
MONDAY, JANUARY 18. 1887

According to astrology good and evil planetary aspects the balanced in the horoscope for today. It is a time for planning future projects.
 Saturn continues to exercise ad- verse influences over labor is to en- gage in many contests with capital; the stars show that workers will gain many concessions from employers Women come under a stimulating and encouring sway. This is lucky date for weddings, which will far
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Weather: Maximum, 35; minimum 25; showing.
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NOTICE TO PIIRIIC

On and after Jan. l, 1937 coal and feed will be sold only for cash on delivery D. B. Femmer. Phone IA. -.idv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-16

While there's life, there's hope The Gorgas ha eft Seattle.
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Try The Empire classifieds for quick results.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-16
PERHAPS A GLoRIFIED DOG CATCHER?

There are great many excellent arguments for and against the ordinance that the City Council is considering passing which would require dogs to be kept on leash Principal argument for the proposal
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23
GOOD ROADS BRING
CHRISTMAS CHEER

A Christmas tree laden with tin
sci, colored balls and bright lights.
Gift packages wrapped in red and
green tissue paper and ribbon.
Scents of roast turkey and plum
pudding emanating fro mthe kitch-
en-. A yule log cracking and glow
ing in the fireplace with family and
friends gathered roundit. These
are the signs that Christmas has
come once again, bringing with it
good cheer and good will to men.
Did you ever stop to consider the
vitally important part the road
plays in your Christmas festiv-
tiles? In forest, possibly hum
dreds of miles from your home, a
woodman chopped an evergreen
tree, which now forms the center
of your celebration. In other woods
stood the trees from which your
yule log, your holly and your mis-
tletoe were taken. In the country
a farmer raised the turkey, the
cranberries and the other good
things without which no Christmas
dinner would be complete. In var
ious factories were produced the
toys and other gifts scattered be-
meath your Christmas tree. In
other workshops were manufacture
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23
SUSSEX DRIVER
DIES IN FLAMES
L. A. Reddish Of Delmar, Is
Struck in Head-On Col
lisi0n in New Jersey
IN TRIPLE COLLISION

Luke A. Reddish, 80, of Delmar,
was burned to death Friday night
when his truck caught fire follow
ing a head-on collision with an
automobile in Raritan Township,
N. j. The truck was loaded with
sweet potatoes. The automobile
was operated by Arnold Heltke of
Toms River, N. ]. Heltke was SER
iously injured and was taken to the
Perth Amboy Hospital. Witnesses
blamed an unidentified drunken
driver for the crash. They said
the machine side-sWiped Heltke' S
car, forcing it into the path of the
truck. The car yas hauled off the
road by police before flames from
the truck reached it. Reddish was
the son of Ernest w. Reddish,
farmer of Delmar, and nephew of
A. w. Reddish, also of Delmar. He
left his fathers farm Friday after
noon with the load of sweet pota-
toes consigned to commission mer-
chants in New York. Identification
of Reddish was established by Rar-
itan Township police after they
had teletyped Bridgeville state po-
lice giving the license number of
the truck. Bridgeville police then
learned from Delmar that Reddish
was the operator of the truck.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23
DIES IN TAMPA FLORIDA
Mrs. Sara r. Draper Orton, For
merly of Lewes at Florida Home

Word was received last Satur-
day of the death early that morn
ing of Mrs. Sarah Radcliffe Draper
Orton, 80 years old, at her home in
Tampa, Fla. She was the widow
of Capt. James Orton, Delaware
Bay and River pilot who was
among II men lost when the pilot
boat, Enoch Turley, sank during a
gale in September, 1889. She was
born in Slaughter Neck, the daugh-
ter of Henry Ross Draper and
Mary Jane Bennett Draper She is
survived by a daughter, Mrs. B. S.
Taylor, Jr., of Tampa, and a sister,
Mrs. Eugenia D. Marshall of Lew
es and Tampa. She was sister
in-law of William H. Virden of Re-
homoth Beach Funeral services
were held at Lewes Tuesday after
noon, with interment in the Pres
byterian Church Cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23

,orv circumstances; children play
4 the street, either because they
IL not know better or because they
hava no other place in which to
-lav. adults take foolish chances
81 crossing a street in mid-block
Il AGAINST the signal, or when in
toxicated with disastrous results.
The driver is the most important
element in our traffic accident sit
uation Some drivers have acci-
dents because they are actually de-
factive in mind or body. They are
dulled by alcohol, or fatigue, or
carbon monoxide, or by any COM
bination of these things. A much
Greater number have accidents be-
cause they do not know how to
drive. They have never learned
nroper methods of making turns,
hacking, or signaling; they do not
observe right of way rules, stop,
SIGNS. or traffic signals, to say
nothing of their obligation toward
pedestrians and other highway US
ers. The greatest number of driv-
ers who have accidents, however,
are neither physically defective nor
ignorant of traffic rules. They
don't really want to have an acci-
dent. but neither do they sufficient
" want not to have one. They
take chances by going too fast;
thew pass other cars on hills and
curves; they cross railroad tracks
withou looking; they do not slow
down at intersections; they expect
other drivers and pedestrians to
get out of their way regardless of
traffic conditions.
After all, it is not so important
that we cannot determine exactly
what percentage of accidents is
due to any one Of these complex
causes. We are interested in elm
mating the accidents and these
causes tell us how to proceed.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23
SAFETY DRIVING ON ROADS
Adds For Accident so TO i in Gut
ting Out of Line of Traffic

AS a motorist, you fix the odds
il favor of, or against, the safety
Of your driving. So says the Della
ware Automobile Association on
the basis Of an analysis of the rec
ords Of 100000 drivers who made
the odds against themselves suf-
ficiently high that they had acci-
dents. Out of these mishaps, AS
sociation statisticians have devel-
oped figures which show how the
driver increases the odds against
safety by various types of traffic
law violation. The apparently most
dangerous practice is that Of cut
ting out Of line, which raises the
odds in favor of an accident to SO
to IL Speed, of course, is recogniz-
ed AZ an accident factor. But just
how much of one? The Associa-
tons statisticians have figured it
out that driving more than 40
miles al hour raised the odds
against safety to p to ! az com
pared with proceeding at normal
pace. Passing another car on a
curve increases the chances Of an
accident 21 times, while passing on
an upgrade multiplies them by 10.
With reference to another common
failure Of drivers, neglect to give
signals for turning or stopping en-
hances the chance of an accident
five times.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23
Radiant Living
OUTLASTING
GRANITE
By Rev. G. M. Griffeth
Pastor Calvary NJ. E. Church
Sudlersville, Md.

On a dreamy afternoon in June
Of 1897 a certain man, wandering
among the scattered masonry Of a
ruined temple, sat upon an over
thrown giant column, and looked
upon the view that stretched out
before him.
The sloping fields reached down
to distant stream and then on up
toward the hazy blue mountains
asleep along the horizon. The lazy
sun shone down upon the slumber-
ing valley. An impressive stiffness
pervaded the solitude. Overhead a
couple Of Indifferent birds glided
about.
The man sat and dreamed. He
imagined the distant past when
this now sepulchral valley was
once the great noisy city Of ancient
Ephesus. He tried to picture that
upon the very spot where he was
sitting there was once a crowded
street over whose pavement the
heavy ironbound wheels of chariots
ratified thumped and banged.
But Of that once proud city, moth
ing now remained except these few
brown columns of the Temple that
now lay scattered about half hid
den by the tall grass Of the lonely
field.
Absorbed in the thought of the
past, he put his hand into his in
side coat pocket and drew forth a
little book. 1t was the New Testa-
ment. He turned to the Epistle
that was once written to this one
time proud populous city, and read
these words: paul, an apostle of
Christ Jesus, through the will of
God, to the saints that are at
EpheSlIS. -"
But as he read, his words seemed
reluctant to penetrate the heavy
stiffness of the sleeping fields.
They seemed to hang suspended
for a moment, and then fall to his
feet, leaving him oppressed by the
very solitude of the place.
The proud city with its massive
and imposing Temple was gone.
This little Epistle, written on fragil
parchment still lived.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23
Down
The Road
By CHARLES M. UPF4AM
EnRineer-Drecfor
Ameriean Road Builders Assn.
Washinstoo, D. c.

ed the tinsel, the Christmas seals,
the wreaths and the other trim
mings which give your home fes-
tive air.
Roads form the link between the
producers of all these indispensable
Christmas articles and your home.
These same roads bring your loved
ones back from distant parts to
make The Perfect Day. So, wheth-
er you are looking forward with
most eagerness to a feast for the
eye, in the varied and multi-color-
ed decorations; a feast for the
stomach, in the table groaning
with savory viands, or feast for
the heart, in the joy of giving and
receiving and of having those you
love about you, you must agree
that good roads are of major i'm
portance in making your Christ
mas truly merry.
It is my sincere hope that the
roads in your community are equal
to the seasons demands-that
neither farmer nor woodsman nor
manufacturer fails, because of i'm
passable roads, to bring his prod
uct within your reach, and that no
accident on the highways mars the
happiness of this yuletide. wish
you all a very merry Chistmas and
happy New Year.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23
1886

I oue can say exactly how
! motor vehicle accidents are
Il 4 particular cause, because
accijents can be Investigated
INV enough to determine ex-
TVbst was the cause and be-
I most accidents have not one
Y combination Of several caus-
Etng with the less important
u We know some highways
VI yet as safe as they could
BE They are too narrow,
n are too sharp, signs and sig
Isrs not standard, and 50 on.
\ when combined with inatten-
n ignorance On the part Of the
y often result in accidents.
ssre.ul, skillful driver how
Etarely has an accident on a
Nv highway. Defects Of the
n itself are estimated to
or help cause at least fifteen
MI Of the accidents. The most
rant Vehicular defects are de-
brakes and deficient or
y headlights. AS with IN
Highways, however, the care
El1u driver can generally
accidents even if his vehicle
entirely perfect.
k'trians act unsafely under
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23
EI5sA7ETTY3, ET3,s
\, Cities to the Wide
Open Spaces
[[1.ez \ DELAWARE

, he traffic accident ssaars piDps has
" ts1tt If IN emphasis SIS from from
' .iip sfp' streets to wide S.elpT open n
] ,;'15c4' c:I3aeI. # data were avail. all
/ hssfssl, . fss amount of travel aoI in
nd y ri rural areas, the Z. -',raI cUnI
h inclsas.-I .'st. would be largely,
''Clos.1 a,,. .ccounted for by the
'Dai',' = -'raI traffic mileage.
:. :. wear 1887 to date, the
!a1 II' II wilmington has
t'IA a..,ssse = Of about % per
y ~. ~ rllral death total has
hle '-i' '-..ovimately SO per
kssd by app proAilii@' Scor most
ia' ! Kent County where we
y ..ast n,+i increase Of 328 per
/ You may reaolly So ~ ~,
a. following fatality com
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23
MiddletoWn Youth i'm Auto Crash

Two Middletown youths, Edgar
Williams and Charles Douglas, es-
capped serious injury when cars
they were operating collided on the
Middletown-To Townsend road early
Wednesday of last week. Young
Williams was going South in his
own car and Douglas was driving
the car of Clarence Maree, of near
Chesapeake City, Md, coming
north. Both automobiles were bad
ly damaged and it is fortunate that
neither driver wasn't more serious
ly hurt. Williams is reported to
have lost control of his car when
it left the road Unexpectedly. Both
of the injured are reported conval-
escing and are expected to be able
to return to their work in few
days.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23

the annual Christmas dance to be
held in the New Ctury Club Mon
day evening, December 9th. john
Bennett and his orchestra, of Will
mington, will furnish music start
ing at ten o'clock. This is the
same orchestra which furnished
the excellent music for the dancers
at last years dance. The commit
tee on arrangements consists of
Miss Nancy Bragdon, Messrs. Sew
ell @. Biggs, Q. Malcolm Cochran,
Jr., Harry B. Roberts, Norman
Hicks, N. Reed Combs, Richard H.
Bragdon, Warren S. P. Combs, Jr.,
Harris B. Mcdowell, Jr., William
B. Shalcross and Henry S. Brady.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23

service. education. rehabilitation,
and medical and social research.
Over 1000 state and local tuber-
culosis associations throughout
the country conduct these pro-
grams under the leadership of
the National tuberculosis Asso-
citation.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23

Christmas Dance at Midd1etown
The Young Peoples Club of Mid
1letown has issued invitations tc
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23

When production is above the
average for the period 1928-1937,
price falls below the average for
that period. In 1880, the first off
the dark depression years. produc-
tion and price were a little below
averageI In 1881 production in
creased to &c billion bushels, and
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23

The dredge Baltimore, of the At
Iantic Gulf and Pacific Dredging
Company, was towed from the
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal
recently, thus marking the end Of
its work in the canal. It had been
tied up at Chesapeake City, Nd,
since completion of work several
weeks ago. With the awarding Of
the last two contracts recently to
the Arundel Corporation and the
Standard Dredging Company which
will complete the canal dredging,
all other companies which have had
dredges and equipment in the canal
are expected to move promptly.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23

4 " u ~ Va ~ a
tion : wide
program in
cluding free
clinics, X
rays. tuber-
culin test
ing, nursing
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23
Crossbow Used IN China

The crossbow Is the regular
weapon Of some aboriginal tribes In
China, az well as being a weapon
often kept around the house by city
dweilers to scare burglars.