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Evening star., 1937-11-16

grass that lowered above their heads.
The smell of moist, dead leaves was
in the air, mingled with the musky
odor Of river mud and near-stagnant
water. 1t was dark. save for a faint
glimmer Of light along the eastern
horizon.
Today was the beginning of open
season on ducks.
Hours ago-four, to be eXact-these
men had risen from the warm comfort
Of their beds and emerged into the
biting cold and blackness. They had
driven so miles into the country,
parked their car in an acquaintance's
dooryard, and walked a mile along an
old wagon road to the river. Here they
climbed into boat, and padded 3
miles upstream into duck territory"
What I'd give for a smoke!" one
Of the men whispered.
"Shh" The second man did not
even glance up, and the first resumed
his humped-forward position.
The streak of light in the east be-
gan to pierce through the fog. The
great blanket stirred and moved, as if
aroused from night of slumber.
Slowly it eddied about in great fiat
layers. Its density became less as
the first orange lance of sunlight shot
across the crowns of fir and hemlock,
and struck the river.
The two figures in the duck boat
lifted their heads, Strengthened their
bodies, laid cramped hands upon the
cold gun muzzles, and waited, alert.
Suddenly from beyond the screen
OF marsh grass there came a faint
splashing noise. 1t was followed by
another and then another There was
"honk! honks!"
They're feeding!" the first man
whispered. Silently he picked up
paddle. Slowly. quietly the craft
departed from its mud lodging with
q sucking sound and began to move
into the river proper.
The second occupant of the boat
sat rigid, his gun on his knees, finger
on trigger.
nUT on the river the waterfowl were
becoming more noisy If they
noticed the strange phenomenon of a
great clump of marsh grass moving
away from the bank and into the river,
they expressed no alarm over the
oddness of it. Then suddenly the
honking and splashing and futtering
OF wings ceased. There was a brief,
hYAafhlacS Uhi1o tho full
length Of the boat came into sight and
the men raised their guns.
Bedlam broke loose. There was
Evening star., 1937-11-16
FEDERAL ART OFFICIAL
ADDRESS ARCHITECTS
Edward Rowan to Discuss "Con-
temporary Painting" at As
sociation Dinner.

Edward Rowan, head of the paint
ing and sculpture section of the Pro-
curement Division, Treasury Depart
ment, will discuss the timely topic
Of Contemporary Painting" at the an
nual dinner of the Association Of
Federal Architects, which begins to-
morrow at l pm. at the Mayflower
Hotel.
Rowan, who represents the Gov
ernment in the widespread program
Of the mural decora ton of public
buildings, which has aroused spirited
controversy in some sections, is ex-
pected to touch on some Of the most
controverted points and explain the
attitude of his section in the matter.
The associations medal to the win
ner Of its spring exhibition will be
presented.
Evening star., 1937-11-16
TWO men occu- k.auD

ivy men ooou-
pied the duck
boat that was
drawn up into the
thick rushes that
lined the river
bank. The boat was
painted q dirty
brown, and blend
ed with the color
Of the rushes. 1t
would easily have
been mistaken for
q thick clump OF
m0TSn STAS-cfcA
by q duck.
The air was
cold and raw. and
thick with heavy
fog that lay like a
blanket over the
surface Of the river.
Two men sat
bumped forward in
their seats, as still
AZ the blades of
Evening star., 1937-11-16
DAILY SHORT STORY
OPENING DAY
By Karl GraySOn.

tremendous splash
ing and spluttering
rs the birds sprang
into the air and
tried nightly to
gain speed and al
titude.
The duck boat
rocked to the ex-
plosion Of guns.
Great puns of
smoke hung on the
still air.
It was over be-
fore 60 seconds
had passed. The
ducks were away,
black specks against
the sun, their
frightened honking
barely perceptible.
T he gun ners'
" e a pons were
empty. The smoke
spiraled up and
vanished with the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-18
NOTICE

For special fresh dressed chickens, call Femmer, phone IA. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-18
MRS. WILCOX HAS EXCITING, BUSY
 TIME, FAIRBANKS

Beautiful and exciting was the report brought back to Juneau on the Fairbanks Ice Carnival by Mrs M. J. Wilcox, who last week made the round trip flight to the Interior just to view the big annual North land spectacle.
 "The weather was exactly per- feet" she declared Tt was warm enough so everyone could really enjoy watching the many events and the many displays created for the Carnival appeared at their best under the bright sum
 Although there were far too many things happening for her to see all of them, Mrs. Wilcox said that, in the excitement of the carnival time she couldn't possibly have enjoyed her time more than she did, and regrets that she had to leave Sun- day before the final events.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-18
LEGISLATURE TO CONVENE AT 10 A. M. TOMORROW
Special Session Will Con- slider Only Social Secur-
 ity Next Two Weeks

Prepared to take up the matter oi Social Security in the Territory, the extra ordinary session of the 18th Legislature will be called to order at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning by E. w. Griffin, Secretary of Alaska, pursuant to the call issued by Gov. John w. Troy. Unless consent IS given by the Governor only Social Security legislation can be taken I'D at the session, which is limited to Is days.
 Four major pieces of legislation are slated for consideration. These include the creation of a Depart ment of Welfare to administer the service in Alaska if it is adopted legislation to handle unemploy- ment compensation, dependent chil- dren and old age pensions.
 Some work was done on the pro- posed legislation during the regular sessions and some of the major bills necessary already have been drawn up In fact, two were intro duced in the regular session but never acted upon. The work was done by a joint committee of the two houses consisting of Senators Rivers, Roden, Cochran and Pat terson and Representative Nell Scott. Nerland, Smith and Davis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-18
Father Kills Family
 Then Suicides
Despondent Man Murders Wife and Two Daughters
 then Takes Own Life

TACOMA, Wash, Mar. 18. = Ap- parently Respondent, James Merritt Arthur, 43 years old, Tacoma Tire Company manager, shot and killed his wife and two daughters, then took his own life late "Wednesday.
 Arthur was relieved of his duties at his company's headquarters Tues day at his own request.
 The dead are Mrs. Anna A. Ar thur. 40; Mary Ann Arthur, IS; Janet Arthur, 8.
 All were found carefully laid in beds in a second floor room of the familys spacious Lake Steilacoom home.
 Arthur, who few minutes before telephoned an undertaking estab- lishment to send a hearse, was found slumped in a living room chair with .25 caliber pistol lying beside his body.
 All of the victims were shot with the same weapon.
 Deputy Sheriff James A. Milone said that he believed that Mrs. Ar thur was shot first, then the chil- dren when they returned from school
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-18
SURPRISE PARTY IS GIVEN FOR .LINEHANS
 BEFORE DEPARTURE

MT. and Mrs. Lester Linehan were honored by surprise party at the Linehan home last night given by members of the Haymakers' Or chestra, of which Mrs. Linehan was a member.
 The recent bride and bridegroom, who left on the Alaska this morn ing for Ketchikan where they will make their home, were completely surprised by the party planned for them, and everyone there enjoyed the evening of music and songs, pro- vided by the orchestra.
 Present at the party were MT. and Mrs. Frank Garnick. Mrs. L. Thor en, MT. and Mrs. Carl Coates, Mrs. Dorothy Stearns Rolf, Mrs. Linehan Sr, Fred Arnold, Bert A. Lybeck and the guests of honor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-18

Try The Empire classifieds for results.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-18
SUPPLY BILL IS
 APPROVED TODAY BY C0MMITTEE
Five Hundred Million Dol lar Bill Includes Money
 for Naval Air Barracks

WASHINGTON, March 18.-The Senate Appropriations Committee today approved the $522,847 ,80o Supply Bill after slicing $3,707 .620 from the measure as passed by the House two weeks ago.
 The Senate Committee eliminated $5,OO0,OO0 appropriation for the purchase of strategic minerals in domestic production such as man. ganese, chromite and tin, but add ed S725, ,000 for a barracks at the naval air station at San Diego, Cal ifornia
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-18

B. Burford, ticket agent for the Northland Transportation Com pany, both urged the Chamber to support the repeal bill and threat ened that their companies would cut down service in Alaska if they had to pay the taxes as required under the law.
 Walstein Smith made the point that If the shipping companies were forced to pay the tax, it probably would be paid by the shippers through a boost in freight rates.
 MT Faulkner brought out that the Alaska s. S. Co. would have to pay something over a million dollars if it had to pay even few years of it's back taxes, and MT. Connors declared the company had been dodging the tax since 1899 and had now paid some S3000O only after be- ing prosecuted by the Federal gov ernment.
 It was suggested that the Legis- latGre could levy tax on steam ship companies, but it was brought out that there was some question whether the Legislature had au- thority as the companies operate in interstate commerce. MT. Con- nors, who is Collector of Customs, said he was very doubtful the Leg islature had the authority. Presi- dent George Folta said the Legisla- ture could not tax interstate com merce but that it might be able to levy on the business the companies did within the Territory.
 The Murray bill now before Con- gress is for straight repeal of that portion of the Federal statute deal ing with shipping.
 A feature of the luncheon was a reading excellently presented by Miss Elizabeth Stewart of Juneau High School.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-18
BANFIELD ELECTED
 EXALTED RULER OF
 JUNEAU ELKS LODGE

Norman c. Bantieio vas elected Exalted Ruler of the Juneau Lodge of Elks last night at the annual election of officers held by the lodge. Other officers chosen for the com ing lodge year were: c. H. Mac Spadden, Leading Knight; M. J. Wilcox, Lecturing Knight; M. s. Sides, Secretary; William Franks. Treasurer; Bill Redling, Tyler; John Walmer. Trustee, and pr. G. F. Freeburger, alternate delegate to the Grand Lodge. Exalted Ruler Banfield is delegate to the Grand Lodge by virtue of his office.
 Walter P Scott is retiring Ex- alted Ruler.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-18
SAILING ON ALASKA

Mrs Gus George is among those sailing from Juneau for the States aboard the steamer Alaska. Mrs. George is on her way to Boise, Ida ho. for stay of about five months with Dr. and Mrs. E. O. Grubbe. Leaving Juneau with Mrs. George was Mrs. Arthur Burke, the former Margaret Nelson, who is enroute to Ketchikan to visit her parents there.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-18
WILL FILE WITH COURT

Transcripts of the hearings held by committees of the Bar Associa- ton in the William Paul and M. E. Monagle cases are now being gone over by the committees, it was re- ported today, and when decisions are reached the findings will be filed with the District Court.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-18
MRS. BUzBY OF
 FAIRBANKS DIES

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, March Is Mrs. Louise Hunt Buzby, 66 year old Alaskan pioneer, died here to- day.
 A native of LeSeure, Minn., she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. J. 0. Crowell, of Southgate, Cali fornia, and Mrs. c. T. Spencer, who with the deceased's four sons, in- cluding Bob Buzby, noted dogteam driver, are all residents of Fair banks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-18
IN ALASKA, TOO

SEWARD, Alaska, March 18.- Believed to be the first child mar riage in Alaska, Anna Kerr, aged 12, and George Nomeoff, 27, a fisherman, both of Kodiak, have been married by a United States Commissioner with the consent of the parents. The girl is in the sixth grade at school.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-18
CHAMBER BACKS REPEAL OF TAX
 ON s. s. FIRMS

Continued from Page one)
Evening star., 1937-12-09
Robert Oleson, chairman. Mrs. Rich
ard Hogue, president, presided.
Cnsnntnua3xf< Meat

Robert Oleson, chairman. Mrs. Rich
ard Hogue, president, presided.
Soroptomists Meet.
The Washington Soroptimist Club
met Tuesday at the Willard Hotel. An
nual reports were read. Miss Daisy
Reed, president Of the club, gave q
resume of the activities of the club.
Selection of officers was as follows:
President, Mrs. Agnes Newman; first
vice president, Miss Mary Bourke; Sec
ond vice president, Mrs. Mary Turner;
corresponding secretary, Lorraine
Goode; recording secretary, Mrs.
Florence Meara; treasurer, Mrs. Helen
Began; members of the Board of Di-
rectors, Mrs. Marie Rogers and Dr..
Elizabeth Sohon.
The banquet for the installation OF
officers will take place at the Willard
Hotel January 8.
The Junior Jewish Consumptive Re-
lief Society will meet tonight at the
Jewish Community Center. Election
and installation of officers.
The Washington Alumni Club of
the College of Wooster will have q
dinner meeting at pm. Friday at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Comp
ton. 2so0 Cathedral avenue NV. The
president of the college, DR.. Charles
F. Wishart. will be guest of honor and
speaker. All alumni and friends of the
college are invited.
y y =
The Ignation Guild of Washington,
formerly known as the Guild of Jesuit
Mothers. is sponsoring the production
OF "Amaco," a drama by Martin
Flavin, to be presented by the Mask
and Bauble Club of Georgetown Uni
VerSity at CASTOR Hall the evening of
December is. The proceeds 20 toward
the purse for the education of a stu
dent for the priesthood in the Jesuit
Order. Bernard M. Wise is president.
A committee meeting WAS held Mon
day at the home of Miss Cecilia
OLeary, a sister of the Rev. Arthur
OLesry, president of Georgetown Uni
versity, when plans for the play were
completed.
Miss Katharine A. Rupert was ap-
pointed chairman. Others assisting
her are Miss OLeary, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wise. Mr.. and Mrs. John J. Beatty,
Miss Ellen T. Becker, Mrs. William
F. Yates, former president of the
guild, and Miss Margaret O'Leary.
The Rev. Laurence ]. Kelly is mod
orator.
The Board of Assistants of the So
ciety OF Mayfower Descendants in the
District of Columbia met Monday at
the home of Mrs. Edith M. Gray in
Chevy Chase, Md. Plans were made
for a benefit card party in February
to increase the funds for the special
meeting of the General Society of
Mayfiower Descendants" in honor of
the sesquicentennial of the Consti-
tuition to be held here next October.
Frank B. Steele is governor of the So
ciety
Evening star., 1937-12-09
Older Mans Cratitude Ciues
Youth Eye TO Replace Hurt One
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 9.-The
gratitude of an old man brought a
present today to young Frank Chabina
An eye to supplant his own ruined
by lime dust.
Isn't that the swellest thing that
ever happened to anybody" asked the
Albany, La. youth who will be 30
years old tomorrow, following the
operation in Charity Hospital.
John Amos, the 67-year-old donor,
seemed happy about 1t, too.
They had met in the hospital ward
and acquaintance ripened into friend
ship. There they learned each others
story.
Chabina's left eye was sightless. A
milky scar tissue gradually had shut
out the light. Amos eye, infected
since removal of cataract, was USE
less to him, but the cornea was un-
impaired.
Out Of two impaired eyes the doctors
thought they could restore the sight
in Chabina's eye. They broached the
subject to the old man, suffering from
heart disease. He approved.
Franks been good to me-" he told
the doctors. Not many Young fell
Evening star., 1937-12-09
Mrs.Roosevelt
Is Guest
OF Honor
Attends Tea Given
By League of
Pen Women.

n IRIS. FRANKLIN DELANO
nu ROOSEVELT, who is consid-
cred the most distinguished
u member of the National
League OF American Pen Women was
the guest of honor yesterday at a tea
given by the district branch of the
league, at the Grafton Hotel. She
gave brief account of some of her
writing problems, saying that though
she had much mechanical help in
the preparation of her articles, she
has to do the thinking and PLAN
ming by herself Her most recent
book. which is autobiographical, was
written because she found that her
grandchildren were interested in hear
ing accounts of what she did as a
child.
Mrs. Roosevelt was introduced by
Miss Marguerite Merigold. president
of the District of Columbia branch
of the league. In the introduction
Miss Merigold stressed the fact that
though Mrs. Roosevelt's books may
have had a wider public since her
husband became President, she was
well-known writer in her own right
before that time.
Musical selections by Miss Ida Hoyt
Chamberlain and Mrs. Thomas F.
Opie completed the program.
After meeting the members and
guests of the league, Mrs. Roosevelt
inspected the exhibits already in place
for the annual bazaar of the Dis
trict Of Columbia branch. which will
be opened tomorrow This bazaar
will continue through Friday and
Saturday and will be open to the pub
lie from to 10 pm. The work of
league members will be featured.
Miss Merigold was assisted in re-
ceiving by Mrs Phyllis Fergus Hoyt,
president of the National League; Mrs.
Inez Sheldon Taylor, first vice presi-
dent of the branch; Miss Phronsie
Marsh, second vice president; Mrs.
w. w. Scott, reception chairman, and
Mrs. Ben Johnson, reception vice chair
man. Members of the Board of the
National League, who attended were
Mrs. Belle Kinney, Mrs. Lilly Hunt,
Mrs. Harriet H. Chambers and Mrs.
Mathilde Kolb Bartlett
Mrs. Lily R. Hunt, Mrs Theodore
Tiller, Miss Nellie Irish, Mrs. Richard
Gasch, Mrs. Bess H. Olmsted and Mrs.
Helen Orr Watson presided at the tea
tables.
Evening star., 1937-12-09

Women's Shoes
'00 Were ss95, IS
280 pairs Black and brown suede, calf
and kid shoes in medium and high
heel styles. Sizes Az to 9, AAA to B
widths.
Down STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1937-12-09

lows would bother to cheer up an old
fellow like me.
My left eye isn't any good to me
and haven't so very long to 20. 1t
won't make any difference whether I
have one eye or two.
IF you figure one of my eyes can
help Frank to see, want you to take
1t and give 1t to him as present"
So they wheeled the two men into
the operating room yesterday, where
doctors skillfully removed the per-
fectly good cornea of Amos eye and
put it in Chabina's left eye.
The operation has been performed
successfully several times before else
where, doctors said. They were hope
full, but said they would not know for
at least eight days whether the opera
ton would enable Chabina to see.
Evening star., 1937-12-09
Beats Husband.

Finding her husband kissing an
other woman, Yovanka Huzhvara of
Yugoslavia, weighing 1876 pounds,
sought to win back his affection" by
shaking and slapping him, then bind
ing his feet and hands and hanging
him by the legs, head down, from q
beam.
Evening star., 1937-12-09
Misses and
Shorter Women's
Goats, $3.50

Originally SIO.95 to 1925
Is Black and navy coats in wool
and cotton worsted. Broken
sizes.
10 Misses Fall Two and Three Piece
Suits, in wool and cotton monotone
tweeds. Brown, green, rust, gray.
Sizes IA to 20. Originally S16.95,
S2275. Now S12.50
Down STAIRS STORE, COATS AND SUITS.
Evening star., 1937-12-09
Misses Hats, 5Oe
Oyiaiual[v sI.95, S2.95

Originally sI.95, S295
35 Wool felt and suede skin hats in va
riety of colors.
IS Fur Felt Hats in assorted colors and head
sizes. Originally s2.a5. s3.95. Now------sl
Down STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1937-12-09
Cotton Frocks
65e

IS Printed chiffon voiles, dotted
Swiss, dimities, piques. blister
sheers and novelty cotton frocks.
Few smocks and Jiggsy coats in
cluded. Sizes IA to 46.
40 Rayon Crepe Dresses for immediate
wear, in black, brown, green and ma
hogany. Sizes IA to A. Were s395,
$5e5. Now S295
Down STAIRS STORE,
INEXPENSIVE DRESSES.
Evening star., 1937-12-09
Jolly Polly
n Little Chat on English.
BY JOS. J. FRTsCH.

A. X. E.-"He has smiled but once
in his life," Is the correct form. The
construction HE never smiled but
once" literally means He never smiled
only once" which, Of course, doesn't
make much sense. We correctly say,
"He had but one sweetheart" not
He never had but one sweetheart"
Send a return envelope for the
leafiet, Business English"
Evening star., 1937-12-09
Junior Misses
Dresses, $50
Originally G.95, S1O95, S13.95

Were s5.95, S5.95
113 Rayon crepe street
dresses. Sizes II to II.
81 Rayon Crepe Street
Dresses. Sizes II to II. Were
s7,95. Now ------S3.50
Down STAIRS STORE,
JUNIOR MISSES.
Evening star., 1937-12-09
Delinquency Symptom
OF Social Pressure.

delinquency is symptom of un-
derlying social pressure and social
maladjustment. 1t must be dealt with
on the basis of understanding the
individual child, and basis of edu-
cation and goth century treatment,
rather than by punishment" said Miss
Katherine Lenroot, chief of the Chill
dren's Bureau, speaking on Juvenile
Delinquency" last night at the Amer
ican Association of University Wom-
ems Clubhouse There was a panel
discussion of the jor aspects of the
problem, by five speakers. They were:
DR.. Winfred OverholZer, recently ap-
pointed director of St. Elizabeth's
Hospital; Miss Bess Goodykoontz,
assistant commissioner of the Office
of Education; Miss Mary Wood Daley,
director of education of Sleighton
Farms at Darling, Pa; Paul S. Bland
ford, superintendent of the Virginia
Industrial School for Boys at Beau
mont, Va, and Miss Rose j. McHugh
of the Social Security Board.
DR.. Overholzer expressed the opin-
ion that with the further development
of psychological work with public
school pupils would come decrease in
delinquency. Both mental deficiencies
and emotional handicaps should re-
ceive attention in judging children"
he said.
Mr.. Blandford advocated separation
of corrective institutions for young Of
tenders from prison control. He said
schools.
The program was under the direc-
ton of the Education Committee, Mrs
Evening star., 1937-12-09
Sports Frocks
L We're s3.95, S595

go Wool jersey and rayon crepe one
piece shirtwaist frocks. Long sleeves.
Green, rust, wine, blue, brown, black
and prints. Sizes II to 20.
50 Sports Blouses of rayon crepe and rayon
satins. All washable. Originally ST to s2s5.
10 Sports Jackets Of relveteen and cotton
corduroy in fitted and action-back styles.
Broken sizes. Originally 2e5, $685. Now 81
woods In pleated and flared styles. Were
Down STAIRS SroRf, SPORTSMAN.
Evening star., 1937-12-09
THREE HUSBANDS SUE
All Want to Be Divorced From
Same Wife.

LONG BEACH, Calf, Dec. 9 (P).-
Three men asked legal freedom today
from the same wife.
In a divorce complaint, Richard
Sorenson alleged Patricia L. Sorenson
married him. Sam Paul Gaffney and
Earl Vernon Holloway within II
months
Gaffney's annulment action said he
was not of age when he went through
a ceremony with Patricia.
Holloway's annulment suit said the
defendant was not divorced when she
became his bride.
Evening star., 1937-12-09
Girls Wash
Frocks, 95e
Originally SI.95

121 Print and plain cot
ton frocks. Sizes 7 to Is.
GA Two-Piece Knit Dresses
in rust, brown, green, navy
and maize. Originally S3.95
to IS. Now----S1 S1.95
DOWN STAIRS STORE, GIRLS.
Evening star., 1937-12-09
Juniors Shoes
$3.50
Were S3.95, S4.75

" tFV PUsIOJ VT'O
AZ pairs Brown oXfords
and ghillie ties. Broken
sizes.
40 pairs Girls Shoes in
brown calf and black patent
leather. Not all sizes. Were
81 95. Now---------S1
Down STAIRS STORE.