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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-03
THROUGH TO SEWARD

Through passengers to Seward aboard the steamer Victoria in- clude: MT. and Mrs. J. w. Moore and their daughter Joan, and J. J. De- laney. MT. Moore is wellknown airplane pilot in the Interior. MT. Delaney is an official of the Alas ka Railroad.
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MRS. GOss RETURNS

Mrs. c. V. Goss completed a busi- ness trip of one week to Ketchikan, when she returned to Juneau aboard the steamer Victoria. She sailed for Ketchikan from here on the south bound voyage of the steamer Alaska.
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ARE MARRIED

Mary Williams and Andrew Yu- mol. both of Douglas, were married this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Commissioners Court by Judge Fe- lix Gray. Witnesses were Emilio Galao and Ben Aguna. s
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-03

A new synthetic wood product known as '.isorel" which is made by compressing wood fibers with synthetic resins is being n1anufac- tured in France. It is designed for interior use.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-03
MISS BROWN IN HOSPITAL

Miss Fora Brown, who teaches typ. ing and shorthand in the Juneal High School, is medical patient a St. Ann's Hospital.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-03

it had been Sl5 1n this connection the Senate has passed bill to ap- propriate $15,000 to combat the growing wolf and coyote menace in the Territory.
 The House bill which would have
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MRS. REED TO VISIT
 DAUGHTER IN SKAGWAY

Mrs. T. M Reed was a passenger leaving Juneau on the Victoria to- day for Skagway, where she will visit her daughter, Mrs. Karl Hahn, for about month.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-03
IS OPERATED UPON

Mrs. Annie Anderson, of Douglas, underwent major operation this morning at the Government Hospi- tai.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-03
MRS. AKEks GOES HOME

Mrs. Ted Akers and her baby daughter. Virginia, have been dis missed from St. Ann's Hospital and have gone to their home.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-03
TAMAKI IN s7. ANN'S

George Tamaki. who works at the City Cafe, entered St. Ann's Hospital this morning for medical attention.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-03

LEAVES HOSPITAL
 Joe Lancaster. a surgical patient, was dismissed from St. Ann's Hos- pital today. At
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-03

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY Dance Saturday, March 6, Elks Hall, Bands Orchestra. Door prize. adv.
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LIQUOR BOARD < CONTROL PLAN
 UP IN SENATE
Rivers Bill to Make Present Regulations Statutory
 Gaining Favor

Continued from Page One)
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Alaska" by Lester D. Henderson
Evening star., 1937-11-09

in the party organization much, if any,
handicap in the primary. After easily
winning the primary he swamped the
Republican nominee, j. Powell Royal.
whom he had defeated for lieutenant
governor in 1888, in the general election.
Undoubtedly the best interests of the
State will be served If, now they both
occupy key positions, Gov.-elect Price
and Senator Byrd work together in full
harmony. 1t is evident from recent de-
veiopments that they are in close. if
not complete, accord on one paramount
public policy-State finances. Senator
Byrd Is known throughout the Nation
as an advocate of economy. Mr.. Price
has backed a pay-as-you-go State fiscal
program.
Regardless of his future fate, the Gov
ernor-elects success to date should in
spire more men of high character to
enter public life For MIR. Price has
added his name to the list of those who
have proven that it is still possible in
such a career to be both successful and
independently minded.
Evening star., 1937-11-09
The Middle Group.

The success of the present Community
Chest campaign will be determined by
the middle group of contributors-men
and women with incomes approximat-
ing, say, ten thousand dollars a year.
This classification of citizens includes
a considerable number of business and
professional people, merchants, ply
sicians, lawyers, junior executives in the
Government and in private fields of
enterprise. 1t is the bracket of the COM
fortably well-to-do.
In past years, careful study of avail
able statistics shows, both the rich and
the so-called margin line" givers have
been generous. The former have under
stood their responsibility, the latter have
comprehended the poignancy of the
need. But, for reasons not altogether
clear, the middle group has not dis
tinguished itself for it's liberality. Per-
haps it requires to be educated to an
appreciation of its power to help and
its duty not to fail.
To Illustrate the difficulty, the case
of imaginary Mr.. John Doe Householder
may be cited. He is fortunate man
and would not think of denying his good
luck. Probably, his earnings in 1887
will exceed twelve Thousand dollars. He
can afford TO reside in a luxurious home
he drives fine car, he provides an
abundant Christmas for his children.
But his intention has been to send to
the Community Chest check for sixty
dollars. That amount, he supposes
should be sufficient. He has forgotten
that it must be divided among sixty
nine different agencies and institutions
only eighty-six cents eachl
Does such sum truly represent Mr.
Householders social vision? The answer
is: Certainly not! He is possessed of a
normal instinct for fellowship; he knows
that, living and prospering in a demo-
cratic civilization, he ought to share his
material wealth with his poverty
stricken brother. What he lacks in the
circumstances is a sense of proportion.
He could give more without personal
sacrifice, and he should give more be-
cause it is privilege and an opportu-
nifty for which he should be grateful.
The middle group, frankly, can put
the Community Chest lover the top" if
it will. A special appeal to its mem
bers is made to that purpose and for
that consummation.
Evening star., 1937-11-09
Mrs. Howard.

Mrs. Eleanor Washington Howard was
a human link with the glorious past TO
which her grest-great-g -granduncle, the
Father of his Country, belonged Last
girl child of the Washington family born
at Mount Vernon, she personified, up to
the moment of her death at eighty-one
grand tradition which millions of
Americans were happy to hold dear.
Paul Wilstach gives the date of Mrs.
Howards birth as March IA, 1856. Her
mother was Eleanor Love Selden of
Exeter, Loudoun County, Virginia; and
her father was John Augustine Washing
ton the Third. son of John Augustine
Washington the Second, nephew of
Justice Bushrod Washington, son of John
Augustine Washington the First brother
of the First President. The Mount
Vernon property, this genealogy indicates,
was owned by six members of the clan.
not excluding Lawrence Washington,
the Generals half-brother, who was the
"reputed builder" of the estate.
~S- @ANNo oA0 iicloCli never nelQ InP
title. 1t was conveyed by the Third John
Augustine TO the Mount Vernon Ladies'
Association, organized by Ann Pamela
Cunningham, February %, 1860. But the
little girl who on that date was not yet
four years old maintained an active
interest in the home of her distinguished
relatives throughout her career. AS she
grew TO womanhood, she absorbed into
her mind and heart the legend of the
place. 1t was precious to her until the
very end Of her life. She strove to merit
her position in the story in every way
that lay within her power Nor did she
fail. A patriotic soul, she set an example
inspiring to many, appreciated by not a
few' The public salutes her with graft
tude as she goes to her rest.
Evening star., 1937-11-09
Trouble i'm the Antilles.

Conflicting rumors and an avalanche
of contradictory official denals leave
the true situation clouded, but Haitian
Dominican relations, in consequence of
troubles along the border which divides
the Dominican Republics eastern two
thirds of the island, christened His
PAMELA by Columbus. from the Re-
public of Haiti, which occupies the
western third, apparently are at least
sorely strained. There are alarmist
tales of an alleged slaughter" of a
thousand Haitians on the Dominican
side
Washington, fearing the possibility of
resultant war between the insular neigh
bors, and disastrous repercussions upon
the program of inter-American amity.
tnaugurated by last winters Buenos
Aires pacts, is understood to be moving
snxiously and actively in the direction
of mediation. The Haitian Dominican
fracas. 1t happens. has broken out at
the very moment the United States
good offices are being exerted to COM
pose another inter-American conflict
the postage stamp" issue over which
Nicaragua and Honduras recently
clashed
War talk is the outgrowth of reports
Of massing of Dominican troops along
the border, of rioting in the streets of
Cap Haitien and of demonstrations
before the Dominican consulate there.
There are also accounts of mounting
excitement among the Haitian populace
and bitter demands at Port au Prince
for reprisals against the Dominican Re-
public. The crisis appears to stem from
the fact that Haitians. seeking to solve
their chronic oyerpopulation problem,
have for years been filtering into Do
minican territory across an obscure
border, establishing homes and farms
there, while others are alleged to have
obtained jobs at wages less than those
ordinarily paid to Dominicans Cumu-
lative resentment over these economic
developments seems to have given rise
TO the claim of recent wholesale killings
of undesired Haitian immigrant ele-
ments by Dominican troops.
President Truiilla's minister at Wash
ington. Senior Pastoriza, denies that his
government has instituted anti-Haitian
military action Of any consequence, as
the border incident is considered closed.
1t Is further contended that frontier
clashes have been intermittent ever
since the Dominican Republics founda-
ton in 1874, and that the number of
recent victims claimed is absolutely
ridiculous"
The Haitian foreign minister, M
Georges Leger, is to be received at the
White House today. At New York, en-
route to Washington, he voiced con-
fdence that the squabble with the Do
ninican Republic will not result in war;
That hope will be cordially shared in the
United States. Peace and friendly re-
lstions among the small states of the
Caribbean and Central America are just
ss indispensable to the program of inter-
American good neighborliness as is soli-
dsrity among the larger republics of the
hemisphere.
Evening star., 1937-11-09
Politics as a Career.

In q manner unusual in present-day
politics, James II. Price has been elected
governor of Virginia. The unusual
angle to Mr.. Prices position arises from
the fact that, although he has long been
q member of the State Democratic or
gsnization headed by Senator Harry F.
Byrd, he does not consider himself under
obligation TO it for his nomination. At
times during the past fourteen years
there have been differences between
him and the organization, but never an
open break
Mr. Price is endowed with many assets
valuable TO a politician and knows how
10 use them. Like many who have oc-
cupied the chief executives chair at
Richmond, he embodies those intangible
personal qualities that go to make up
Virginia gentleman" He likes poll
tics and gives his best to the job.
He likes people and his position as
lieutenant governor for the past eight
years afforded him an opportunity to
build up Statewide acquaintance. He
Ia nationally known in fraternal circles.
With these assets Mr. Price did not
ind lack of 100 per cent membership
Evening star., 1937-11-09

cowardly he thought, to throw exist
ence away. An honorable soul, accord
ing to his point of view, would not wish
to take the chance. Only when, mo-
mentarily, he was depressed most pro-
foundly. was he willing to consider
it. Lately, however. his desperation
had been growing upon him, hurting
him with increasing cruelty. He Won
dered what would happen If any sud-
den blow should fall
And then, perhaps not altogether I'M
expected. a metaphorical bolt from the
blue was hurled at him. A bell rang,
he climbed down from his bookkeeper's
stool and went into the boss room. The
other clerks stared after him with a
curious bovine sympathy in their eyes
which. naturally, he did not see. They
were conspicuously busy with their work
when he returned to his desk. But
they understood that he was "out." The
atmosphere was tense all day, and he
realized it, but could do nothing about
it. He simply labored on, slowly filling
lines and turning pages
In the evening he put down his
pen and deliberately walked to the
dreaded window 1t was open-a yawn-
ing entrance to infinity. Yet, somehow,
1t had lost its threatening aspect. At
least, 1t did not reach out to drag
Mr.. Bickersteth to disaster 1t merely
stared at him, blandly, philosophically.
And he stared back with broken smile.
Eventually, he sat down on the sill
and leaned against the frame just to
prove to himself that he did not care
about his danger.
His wife was waiting when he finally
arrived home. She kissed him, saying:
Its nearly midnight, dear" "T know"
he explained. but T lost my job today
and had to finish everything before I
left. Don't worry, though, because I'm
not afraid of that window any more.
In fact, I'm not afraid of anything"
Evening star., 1937-11-09
STARS, MEN AND ATOMS
Notebook of Science Progress in Field,
Laboratory and Study.
BY THOMAS r. HENRY.

This is proving q sickly autumn.
Almost all the communicable diseases,
according to statistics of the Public
Health Service, are running ahead of
last year and generally above the aver
ages for the past five years.
The period from September II to
October 8, for which complete reports
are on hand, may be taken as a sample
Infantile paralysis was passing its
peak. There were two-and-a-half times
as many cases as in 1896, 1884 and 1892
and double the number reported in
1888. The number was approximately
equal to that reported in 1885 when
there was an epidemic Of the dreaded
crippling malady in the Atlantic Coast
states.
The influenza incidence was so per cent
greater than in 1896. 1t increased over
last year everywhere except in the Far
West. The number of cases of smallpox
reported for the period was the highest
for any corresponding four weeks since
1881. The increase was not general, how
ever for the country as whole, being
confined to Washington, North Dakota,
Montana, Oklahoma and Idaho.
A measles epidemic has been under
way without attracting much attention
from the country as whole. The four
week period showed above two-and-a-
half times the average for 1886 and about
35 per cent above the average for the
past five years. The increase was general
all over the country except in New Eng
land and the Pacific Coast states.
One of the few favorable aspects Of
the health picture relates to spinal men
nights. For the entire country the in
cidence dropped about 10 per cent from
the high level of 1886 and 1885, but it
remained high compared with the pre-
ceding three years. Typhoid fever hit
a low level in comparison with recent
years, but nevertheless the incidence was
high in New England, the Middle At
lantic, West, North, Central and Noun
tain states.
There were 1000 more cases of scarlet
fever than during the corresponding
four week period last year. The in
crease was general all over the country,
but the total number was slightly less
than for the 1932-l935 period.
Diphtheria was up 36 per cent over
1886, but it was considerably lower than
that for preceding years.
Naturally the death rate showed an
utttCdoE. Ii bllc lOuI-Wtck TeCOTQ
be the average of the whole year it
would indicate rate of 10.4 per 1000.
For the same period in 1886 and 1885
the rate was 10 per 1000. From 1881
to 1886, inclusive, the rate was 90 per
1000. Thus the indications are that
close to 100000 more persons will die
during the current year than during the
average year in the depths of the de-
preston.
Every year shows prevalent disease
Of sonnet sort that jumps ahead Of its
average. This year, without any out
standing epidemic, two or three of these
increases seem to have come along to-
gether.
A similar, but not quite SO unfavorable,
picture comes from reports to the Public
Health Service on sickness in industry
Evening star., 1937-11-09

causing absence from work of more than
one week. Up to date the absences due
TO respiratory diseaseS-colds, influenza
etc.-exceed those reported for a similar
period last year by 36 per cent and
are almost so per cent above the five
year average. The incidence of pneu-
monla is up slightly. The influenza rate
Tor the first six months of this year was
~ per, cent above the corresponding
frequency for the 1932-1936 period. Only
tuberculosis showed a decline for this
class of maladies.
There was slight increase in appen-
ulcltls-4.6 per thousand male workers
compared with 38 for the five-year pc
riod. There was also an increase in the
number of absences from work due to
lu-dehned or unknown causes"
Ihese are, OF course, gross averages.
ANY particular section of the United
states may be much healthier than last
year. The Public Health Service knows
no good reason for these spurts in the
sickness rate. On the whole the popula-
tion is better nourished and sheltered
IMAM during the depression years and
snere nave been notable medical ad-
Vances. The present years record is
not considered more than a slight dent
IN tne generally declining curve of sick
ness and mortality.
one theory, never advanced officially.
is that sun spots may have something
10 do with It,. The world is in an ap-
proachlng sun spot maximum and these
great solar tempests may have an unex-
pialnable and unpredictable effect on
human health. The sun spot cycle also
is alleged to be associated with wars,
polltlcal disturbances and business upsets
reflected in the stock market.
The last three months of the year
may upset the whole picture. This is
hardly likely, however, since the late
fall and early winter constitute the pc
ROD when most sickness normally is ex-
pected.
Evening star., 1937-11-09
The Window.

John Bickersteth was afraid of the
window in the hall. He made il a rule
never 70 go near 1t. With too many
troubles in his heart. he feared the
temptation it offered. Fifteen stories
below, he knew only 100 well, he could
md an answer TO problems which made
his life burden. Just what the solu
uon would be he was no more compe-
tent to guess than William Shakespeare
had been when ne wrote the soliloquy
Tor Hamlet. But he had faith that the
sharpest medicine could not be more
difficult TO endure than his sorrows were
to suffer through successive and un-
changing days.
Yet he entertained a doubt. II was
Evening star., 1937-11-09
Shooting Stars.
Lessons.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Lessons.
I did not learn my lessons well.
The boyhood hours went lightly by
And only found the time to tell
The story of butterfly;
Or else the story of bee
That hastened where the blossoms
grew
The school room lessons seemed to me
Astonishingly strange--if true.
When rainbow eolors touch the sky
And sweetest fragrance unfold,
From you. Friends Bee and Butterfly,
I learned a lesson very old.
The toiler or the idler brings
A force mysterious to rule;
And we are governed by the things
That we can never learn at school.
Evening star., 1937-11-09
THIS AND THAT
By CHARLES +. TRACEWELL.

Cast your bread upon the feeding sta
tion and after q few minutes you will
get starlings in return
Nothing so attracts these stubby- tailed
fellows
So II you want them In the back yard,
at the bird feeder, put in some old, stale
bread.
1t is amazing how quickly they gather,
although not one of these birds may
have been seen in the neighborhood for
many weeks.
The first thing any one knows, there
they are, waddling around, with those
queer tails not touching the ground
There is always some one to say, Why,
what are those fat birds?"
Those 'fat BIRDS" turn out to be the
h-discussed -stsrlings, whose appear
ance in the garden invariably strikes some
observer as unusual
The reason that many watchers are. in
a sense, fooled by them is that the birds
are being looked at with unprejudiced
eyes, for the time being.
Such onlookers have read about STAR
lings, until they have made a very un-
favorable picture of them in their own
minds.
Not for anything would they admit
them to be interesting birds, If they rec
ognized them instantly.
Actually they are very interesting,
these starlings.
If the watcher lays aside his preju-
dices. and regards them for what they
are, birds the same as any, he will see
Immediately that they are really very
fine specimens.
Let him not put out bread, however,
II he does not want starlings to visit
him.
Bread in any form is their meat.
1t is the one sure startling lure
These wise birds have scouts at inter-
vals all over the city and throughout the
suburban sections, and the moment they
spot food to their liking they inform the
others.
just how they do this Is not known.
Some persons may dispute the fact that
they do this at all, but there seems to
De little doubt OF 1T in the minds of
persons who have spent much time
watching the birds.
Few species are wiser than this. The
starting is one Of the most sagacious of
all feathered creatures; it is wise be-
yond most birds in all its ways. 1t is
one OF the few birds, broadly speaking,
which seek shelter from the elements.
Its habit Of congregating to take ad-
vantage of wind protection on the ledees
OF large heated buildings is well known
too well known, officials say.
1t is one of the few birds which has
been seen to take shelter in q protected
feeding station, and perch there all day
long merely to get out Of the rain.
Practically no other bird does this.
\
The starting scouts may be observed
IN any neighborho6d, long before the
main body arrives.
Many people think them blackbirds. as
they say, If they see them at all.
There is great deal of popular con-
fusion over the startling Some lay OBJ
servers think it is sparrow" and pro-
less to regard it as small bird.
The starting is very fond of bread and
meat. We often have seen it consuming
salmon put out for wandering cats.
Bread, however. is its favorite.
Old or fresh makes no difference.
Bread in any form, of any consistency.
and OF any age, 1t is all one to the
starting.
Evening star., 1937-11-09
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton.
Freedom.

Beasts of the jungle seek their meat
from God,
Shaggy and wild the coats that cover
them,
Trackless the paths their padded feet
have trod:
Yet they are free--no one their wills
can stem.
These same beasts Gagged are fed and
cared for we'll.
Their coats are sleek, their roar mere
harmless bawls,
Restricted is the space wherein they
dwell
I wonder If the Jungle ever calis,
Evening star., 1937-11-09

1t would be depressing to fear that
small-time politics has been trying to
get a footing in the affairs of this coun-
try on an international basis. Fortu-
nately the season is at hand which will
revive the gentle voice of Tiny Tim once
more in the gentle salutation, God
Bless Us Every One"
Evening star., 1937-11-09

New York is one of the greatest cities
of the world and is still endeavoring to
demonstrate the right of a big town to
be leader in politics. Size counts for
much but not for everything.
Evening star., 1937-11-09

Taxation is the right of government,
and the manner in which this right is
to be exercised is a constant point of
discussion. To prevent recognized
right from asserting itself as a mild
form of tyranny is one of the objects of
elections.
Evening star., 1937-11-09

Illustrations that indicate foreign
fashions continue to make unfavorable
pictures of foreign hats. The matter
may seem small but the voice of FASH
ion sometimes speaks with subtle mys-
terry.
Evening star., 1937-11-09
A Scientists Reward.

From the Christian Science Monitor
The German sayant who is working
out cure for laziness doesn't expect
riches. The ingratitude of the sufferers
he has saved will be enough.
Evening star., 1937-11-09

office. In other counties there were
notable gains in the election Of city on
cials and county judges. Even where
Democratic judges survived. they were
returned by vastly reduced majorities."
Evening star., 1937-11-09
Kentucky Justice.

From the Pittsburgh Post-Gszette.
Kentucky Jurisprudence sets a prece-
dent of fact-finding: If the victim was
shot in the back the killers were mott
waited by justifable self-defense.