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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-29
Pewter Once Held Favor,
Then Made Into Bullets

Pewter was the product Of time
when economic conditions governed
actual needs, and neither in COM
position nor design was it other
than what it was intended to bean
unpretentious household commod-
ity for daily use.
Pewter speaks Of the days in our
country when history was in the
making. We associate with it the
stern and vigorous life of the early
settlers. Surrounding it is much Of
pathos and romance, for more than
one piece of choice pewter was
thrown into the melting pot to
make bullets to defend the home es-
tablished in the new land.
For a period of nearly 100 years
preceding the War Of the Revolution,
notes Alice r. Rollins in the Los
Angeles Times, it was practically
the only tableware available. Grad
ually it had supplanted the wooden
ware used during the early years OF
settlement and in turn gave way
to the china and silver Of more
prosperous times.
Although much of the pewter used
in the earlier part Of the colonial
period was brought from England,
a great deal of it was made by
craftsmen of the colonies.
Almost every community had its
pewterers. Little skill was required
to produce plates, basins, mugs and
the like as they required only cast
ing, finishing on lathe and little
soldering or welding.
Many of the designs were copied
from the English pieces which were
shipped to the colonies, but on the
whole the American pewterers con-
fined themselves to making plain
and practical pieces of their own
designing.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-29
Cats as Large as Lions
Lived in MARYLAND Cave

Monster cats, as big as lions or
tigers and probably just as fierce,
were the terrors Of western Mary
land about a million years ago.
Bones of these creatures, together
with those of 46 other animals who
lived near the city of Cumberland
at some interval early in the last
Ice age, have been described by
a Smithsonian Institution paleontol-
ogist.
These bones were gathered from
a limestone cavern, opened when a
railroad cut was being constructed,
and represent strange assortment
Of creatures ranging from mastodon
to crocodile.
The presumption is that in Ice age
days the cavern was a natural trap
with an opening directly on top
through which the animals fell
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-29

dance with over 1000 whites,
blacks and browns present was be-
tween two paleface women!!!
One of the hits at the party"
was the mike manner of George
Putnam from KSTP. "Put" actu-
ally vowed 'em with his line of
chatter. A drug store chain had
to pay H. T. Mcclure money for
refusing to serve him a cup of
coffee because of his complexion"
Mcclure got real cooperation from
County Attorney Mike Kinkead's
office when he reported the incl
dent.
The fellows who really rolled the
ex-con on the Northside, relieving
him of his prison pay, were not
caught by the cops, but the boy
who was, is not going to be allowed
to take the fall by himself!!! When
Colston comes back from his vaca-
ton a cleanup of those who must
carry deadly weapons in Mime
apoGs is scheduled!!!
You're all wet Long Jack"!!!
NJ. ]. J. is having dreams, this col.
hasn't given her a thought! If
you know what we mean, don't
ever loan c. E. N. a pencil. =.
ORCHIDS:
To Mr.. and Mrs. Lafayette
Fields who have given the Rondo
district a successful drug store
when doubters said it could not be
done. To Duffy Ampey who is a
real crowd handler.
To Mickey House for excellent
food served in the tasty modern
manner. To the Twin City Divi-
sion of the Brotherhood of Sleep
ing Car Porters and it's leadership.
To Al Knutsen, the butcher, a real
swell fellow. To Andrew Owens,
ST., another swell guy.
Wonder what ever became of
Wally Erickson? Wrangling
among ourselves over practically
nothing is supposed to have pre-
vented the appointment of another
Negro to the st. Paul fire depart
ment!
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-29
Hawaii Has Largest Volcanoes

Colossal is just another adjective
to rangers in the United States Ma
tional park on Hawaii island.
The most westerly park in Amer
lea contains, the rangers report,
these features: Kilauea, the worlds
largest active volcano: Haleaka-
la, the worlds largest extinct vol
cano; Mauna Kea, the highest
mountain in the world rising direct
ly from the sea Q3.825 feeO. Mauna
Loa Q3,675 feeD. the largest sin
gle mountain mass in the world, and
the worlds most symmetrical
mountain; Halemaumau, the
worlds only volcanic fire pit where
one may safely drive to the very
brink Of the crater.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-29
Tanager Not Friendly Bird

The tanager is not what one would
cali a friendly bird, like our robin
or cardinal, and some Of the experts
even 60 so far as to call him
stupid. The female Of the species
is such a plain bird that few per-
sons would even suspect that they
had any relationship to each other.
This is the almost universal rule
in nature. The males often are
gaudy in celebration. whereas the
females are very plain. The pea
cock and peahen are excellent ex-
amples; so are the male and female
guppies, in the aquarium.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-29
Dwarfng horticultural Process

Dwarfng is a horticultural proc
ess. requiring not only skill and
knowledge Of plants. but great pa
thence. The tree selected in either
a specimen dwarfed by nature or
tiny Seeding. By training. tying,
pruning and grating. the specimens
are shaped and kept in miniature
form. Fine examples of the art,
which the Japanese. call "bon-sai,"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-29

like notes OF whiteraced and other
species Of monkeys. Even though
he is small in comparison to a lion,
the mantled bowler is the largest
and heaviest Of all New World mon
keys. His fur is unusually beauti-
full, shading from very dark brown
tones to light He is Of a gre
garious nature, travelling in troops
and swinging through the tree tops.
He swings by his tail. a charac-
teristic peculiar to New World
monkeys.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-29

IRE not only curiosities. They are
rephcas of ancient trees on a tiny
scale. Their wind-blown tops, pro-
iecting roots, and graceful spread
ing branches exactly reproduce the
effect Of forest giants. Naples,
bamboos, cherries. pines. hollies,
oaks, azaleas, jumpers. and other
evergreens are employed. They
remain in the open air, most of the
year. In everything but size and
hardness. these tiny trees resemble
a forest Of century old specimens
developed by nature, instead of by
art.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-29

Hanging Gardens for Kings Wife
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
were a system Of terraced gardens
near the Euphrates river, attached
to the palace of King Nebuchad-
nezzar, which was so miles from
the present city of Bagdad and not
far from the eastern border Of the
Syrian desert of northern Arabia.
1t is said that Nebuchadnezzar con-
structed these prodigious gardens to
crafty the within of his wife, Amyi-
tbs. to have something of her native
hills and forests near.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-29

project is candidate for a job on
the project!!! The only disturb
ance noted at the Chick Webb
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-29
HowIer Monkey Is Noisy

The bowler monkey, whose deep
throated voice echoes through the
depths Of the Panamanian jungles
can be heard in the jungle day and
night and many visitors have mis-
taken it for the roar of lions. His
voice, like that of the singing toad,
is louder from a distance, decreas-
ing in volume as one approaches.
But even at close range it is I'M
usual when compareo with the 49,
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-29
Twin Town Talk

WORTHY CAUSE The dance sponsored Council
Bridges Night Club ST. Paul. scholarship
fund At there fund but will used
establish it. little push had been behind Dwight Reed
local folks including this paper (ouhD which fell the
connection with the ASar game the Paul lad would
poled Annyhoo he will play the Shrine ASta
stadium R. Sept
citizens which supposed protect
Minneapolis Negroes Field Housing
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-10
ARE MISSING, BELIEVED TO
 BE IN ALASKA
Governors Office Receives Many Inquiries Regard
 ing Absent Ones

Inquiries have been received by the Office of the Governor, Juneau Alaska, regarding the following per sens supposed to be in Alaska
 Harry Wilson Dickey - About seventy years old. Left Oakland Cal. about fifteen years ago for his mining property in Alaska
 Jchn P. Foy-Born in Ireland in 1900, plumber by trade, last heard of from Fairbanks in 1885.
 Harry Gaither-Sister wants in formation regarding mining prop erty of Harry Gather, now decea sed He came to Alaska during the Klon- dike rush.
 Leigh c. Harrison-Born July 1865, at Roxbury, Mass, resided at Bellingham, Wash, until his dis appearance. June 1930
 John McLaughlin-Born Septem- Der 1888 at Lake George, New York 6ll2 inches tall and has tattoo of an American flag on his right arm below the elbow Last heard from April, 1926, at which time he left New Jersey to go West, and is be- lieved to have come to Alaska.
 Onezime Morrow-About seventy one years of age. neutral coloring his brother hasn't heard from him since 1900 when he came to Alaska during the gold rush days.
 George Dewey Sheline-Thirty- three years old, six feet tall, weighs about 180 pounds, has light hair light blue eyes, has scar on back of right hand and scar over left temple. His mother in Columbus Ohio, is verX anxious for news of her son.
 Walter Ignatius Plunkett-Some- times used the business name of Walter Retlaw He was born on February 29, 1884, in New York City Last information that he left New York in 1907 and travelled to Pacif- ic Coast and believed to have come to Alaska.
 Ole J. Johansen tVasshaug) = About fifty years old, was last heard from in 1883 from Juneau. His bro- ther in Norway is very anxious for information as to his whereabouts.
 Anyone having any informati ton in regard to these people is request ed to notify the Governors Office in Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-10
Angels Sign On Guy Bush; Give
 Cardinal Bonus

LOS ANGELES. Cal May TO- g- Guy Bush, veteran National League pitcher, has been released by the St. Louis Cardinals and signed with the Los Angeles Angels.
 Dave Fleming, president of the Los Angeles club, announced they had given Bush 5000 bonus to sign.
 Lede and placer location notlcea Cor sale at The Empire Office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-10
Bv MAURICE MERRYFIELD

NEW YORK, May 10.-Bucking that oft-proven adage of the sports world that they never stage a come back Helen Wills Moody, queen Of the tennis world for the past Is years, is seeking her eighth Wim- bledon title.
 Although only 32 now, Miss Poker Face" won the national champion ship at IT when she defeated Molla Mallory, the Norwegian who had reigned supreme on the courts un- til the California school maid in pigtails came along and took her measure in calm and decisive fash ion.
 It was this upset which brought the west coast marvel to the atten- tion of the sports world and launch ed her on a career which has ex- tended through two decades of champions. While she has been maintaining her position as tennis queen, Babe Ruth, Dempsey, Tun- hey, Tilden, Bobby Jones, Red Grange and Charlie Paddock, as we'll as a score of others, have fallen by the wayside, victims of old age.
 Helen's a Money Player"
 Once more her arch rival, Helen Jacobs, will be her most formidable foe. This feud between the two Helens has carried on over the past 10 years and the outcome has been pretty much in favor of Miss Poker Face. The only time that the other California Helen had the edge was in the national finals in 1885 when she took the title from Helen Wills Moody on a default. the latter con- ceding the victory when she with drew because of a ,wrenched back when Miss Jacobs was leading 5-2 in the set match and had match point at her command. Helen Wills Moody's default caused a storm of comment and made her the target for some unfavorable criticism. but all this was made mp for in 1856 at Wimbledon.
 Father Her First Coach
 Helen Wills Moody was only 13 years old when she took up the game with her father, Clarence A Wills. a physician of Berkeley, Cal, as her coach. She soon developed her game to point where she easily trounced her father and then be- came pupil of Mrs. Hazel Hotch- kiss Wightman. ranking star of 20 years ago.
 She improved her form and tech nique with amazing rapidity and won the national girls title when only Is, then went on to win the national womens title in 1923. Since that time she has held a score of titles. including the coveted Vim bledon crown, symbolic of the world championship. seven times.
 In one respect this is her third
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-10
GAMES MONDAY (Rx Assnciated PreSSl

No games played yesterday a teams travelling to open on thl' weeks schedule today.
 National League Boston T, Pittsburgh 5. Philadelphia 4; Cincinnati g. Brooklyn T; St. Louis 9.
 American League Boston IS; Cleveland 3. St. Louis 1 Washington T.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-10

distinction of hitting homers in their first appearances at the plate.
 Brooklyn also brags on its pair of pitching twins. Forest PresSnell and Bill Posedel Johnny Hudson grabbed an early advantage on Pete Coscarart in a rookie duel for second base.
 Third -Baseman Don Ross and Outfielder Roy Cullenbine have been Detroit regulars. while one half of the Philadelphia As infield is new-First- -Baseman Gene Has son and Second-Sacker Dario Lodi giani.
 Bill Terry has placed his stamp of approval on Pitchers Bill Lohr- man and Harold Vandenberg. First Baseman George McQuinn and Out fielder Melvin Mazzera are St. Louis Browns active performers.
 Washington is depending heav- fly on Pitchers Joe Krakauskas Kendall Chase and Emil Leonard.
 Rockies have lone month to prove themselves on big league diamonds. By May Is the clubs have to trim down to the 23-player limit and rockies, who were good enough to be brought north, have to sell themselves again if they are to remain as regulars through the long campaign.
 Not before late summer car nominations be opened for the No rookie of the year. For rockies who hit well in their first tour oi the circuit often find pitchers have their numbers on subsequent visits. Some of the rockies whC look good in April and May vii be spending July and August il minor league livery.
 Here are some of the other re. cruits who are with major league clubs now Ca few have been uI before):
 American League
 Boston: Pitchers Emerson Dick. man, Byron Humphries, Lee Rog. CTS, Charles Wagner. Catcher Johr Peacock Outfielder Leo Nonnen. kamp.
 Chicago: Pitchers Bill Cox ant George Click. Catchers Norman
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-10

Prolific German families will benefit by 100000 in children bonuses.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-10
Women Shooters To Join Juneau
 Rif|er's Group
Annie Oakleys of Channel Promised Coaching,
 Supervision

A feminine complaint has echoed through Juneau.
 "The men have a rifle and pistol club. Why can't we," the women cried
 Leo Jewett, Secretary of the Ju- neau Rifle and Pistol Club. simpli- fies the answer in stating that mem bership in the club is open to women as well as men at the same member ship fee.
 The club has an indoor range in the Southeast Alaska Fair Building and the use of the outdoor range at Mendenhall Glacier.
 Several women have announced their intentions to join, and have been promised adequate supervision and coaching. Secretary Jewett asks that all women interested, get in touch with him. or call The Empire, 602.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-10

Schlueter and Mike Fresh. Infield- CTS Jesse Landrum and Joe Martin Outfielder Rupert Thompson.
 Cleveland: Pitchers John Hum phries and Al Milnar Outfielder Godfrey Heath.
 Detroit: Pitchers Al Benton, Ed Selway and Woodrow Davis. h. fielder Mark Christman.
 New York; Pitchers Joe Beggs, Alley Donald, Lee Stine, Steve Sundra, Joe Vance.
 Philadelphia: Outfielders Pau Ea asterling and Herb Barna. Pitch CTS Nelson Potter and Bill Kalfass. St. Louis: Pitchers Howard Mills and Ed Cole
 Washington: Outfielder George Case. Catcher Thompson Living ston. Pitcher Joe Kohlman National League
 Boston: Pitchers Frank Balas Dick Erickson, Milburn Shoffner and John Niggeling Infielder Harl Maggert. Catcher John Riddle.
 Brooklyn: Pitchers Alta Coher and Charles Marrow. Outfieldel George Rosen.
 Chicago: Pitchers Al Epperly Newell Kimball and Bob Logan Catcher Bob Garbark Infieldel Bob Mattick. Outfielder Jim As bell
 Cincinnati: Outfielder Lee Gam ble.
 Philadelphia: Catcher Cap Clark
 Pittsburgh; Pitcher Bob Klinge and Marvin Duke.
 St Louis: Pitchers Max Macon Bill McGee.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-10

comeback. She was forced to lay off the game after an appendicitis op- eration, withdrew from competition for a time after her marriage, and has been idle for the past l3 months during which she has worked to establish herself as a style designer and artist.
 Like any champion who manages to cheat Father Time, Helen's suc- cess has been due in great measure to the fact that she has kept herself in perfect condition even while not actively competing. As result she goes into the Wimbledon tourney in the best of physical shape and stands an excellent chance of snaring her eighth world championship in dear old England.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-10
ESTEBETH SAILING

The Estebeth will not sail for Sitka and way ports until Thursday eve ming, o'clock. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-10
SENATORS 60 TO TOP, AMER.
 LEAGUE RACE
Cleveland and New York in Tie for Second Place
 Cardinals Win
(By Associated Press)

One of the most interesting angles of the American League scramble IS likely to be the race between the man who tried to buy a pennant and failed. and the team owned by the old fox who does not spend much cash but gets some good players by trading
 Tom Yawkey's gold plated Boston Red Sox appear all set to reduce real return on the owners big in- vestment, but to reach the top must dispose of not only the Yankees highly rated Cleveland Indians but Clark Griffith's inexpensive Wash ington Senators. current leaders in the pennant parade.
 The Washington Senators tooE over the lead in the standings by trimming the St. Louis Browns, while Boston gave a convincing demonstration by bowling over Cleveland yesterday afternoon.
 Cleveland and New York wound up in a second place tie as the other games were rained out.
 The comeback Cardinals again featured the National League race as they halted the Dodgers with the aid of Medwick's big bat.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-10
HEARING IN GROSS EQUIPMENT CASE IN
 COURT TOMORROW

Hearing on a demurrer in the case of the Electrical R e e ar h Products, Inc, versus w. D. Gross is scheduled for tomorrow in Dis trict Court. The case involves sound equipment which the com pany had in the Gross theatres and replevined. Appealed after trial here, part of the decision was sus- tained by the Circuit Court and part referred back for re-trial. The company is now seeking service charges and MT. Gross is asking damages.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-10
CLAIM ROCKIES !. THIS YEAR ARE BEST OF HOPES
Early Season Performances Tab Newcome CTS as
 Good Performers
By DILLON GRAHAM
AP Feature Service Writer

NEW YORK, May 7.-Sparkling early-season performances tag the rookie crop as the best baseball has harvested in recent years.
 Every spring the major league clubs ferry a large squad of re- cruits to southern training camps, hopeful they will make the grade but fearing they won't. All that most of them get is coating of sun-tan and a one-way ticket back to the minors.
 But this year the group which survived the preliminary exhibi- ton games and donned major league uniforms on opening day was larger than usual. Every team in the American and National leagues has one or more freshman regulars on it's roster. And most of them are likely to stick.
 Bagby Sets Record
 There's Jim Bagby. Jr.. of the Boston Red Sox, son of the old Sarge" Jim, ST, who won 3l games for Cleveland in 1920. Jim, Jr., had never seen a major league game until he was tossed at the Yankees in Boston's opener. He scored win and became the first rookie in baseball history to win an opening day assignment.
 Joe Gordon of the Yankees was labeled the No. l rookie this spring This rating came because Joe had to replace the veteran Tony Laz- zeri at second base If he Topped the impregnable Tanks might be beaten. Joe's hits have been in- frequent but fairly timely and his fielding has removed all doubts of his ability.
 Three rockies have been stuck into the important No. 3 slot in the batting arrays-Johnny Rizzo of Pittsburgh, Enos Country Slaughter of St. Louis and Taft WTlBHJ Ol WdSlllilB UOli
 Rizzo's slugging helped the Pirates author the longest unbeaten stretch of the early campaign. The big bat of Slaughter Che led the American association with a 1892 average last season., carried the Cardinals along in the absence of Batting Champion Joe Medwick while Wright's club bing was timely.
 Cleveland came up with one of the best freshmen in Ken Keltner, who took charge at third base and removed all of Manager Os Vitt's hot corner worries.
 Reds Have Many
 No team has made better use Of it's recruits than Cincinnati. The Reds have used First Baseman Frank Mccormick, Outfielders Tony Bongiovanni and Harry Craft, Cat cher Willard Hershberger and Pit chers Whitey Moore and Johnny Wander Nicer.
 The Chicago Cubs have made frequent use of Outfielder Trip Trip lett, who led the Southern associa- ton at bat last campaign.
 Casey Stengel looks for Max West to bring the Boston Bees some much needed punch. West, an outfielder on the Pacific coast, was transformed into first base man.
 Ernie Roy, Brooklyn outfielder. and Emmett Joseph Mueller, Phila- delphia second-sacker, earned the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-10
GOMEZ SETTLES OUT OF COURT;
 ACTRESS o'DEA
Can Concentrate on Pitch ing with Wife's Suit Off
 the Slate Now

NEW YORK, May 10.-Lefty Co., meg has nothing in particular to worry about, comparatively speak ing, except the next man who might hit home run with the bases load ed.
 The Yankees star left-handed hurler's estranged wife, June o. Dea. actress. has settled their sep aration suit out of court, with pro- visions for a cash payment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-10
Just Smoke and Practice for
 Bremen

Two fire alarms tumbled Juneau iremen into the streets yesterday vening. one three shingle" blaze Jf no consquence in the native vil- lage, and the other the regular monthly drill alarm, required of the department.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-30
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