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Evening star., 1938-10-29
The Utilities Expand.

The announcement that q group of
private utility companies have agreed to
spend some two billion dollars to expand
their output of electric power during the
next two years must come rs q distinct
surprise to those who have been under
the impression that the New Deal had
made up its mind to run the power COM
panles out of business. President Roose-
velt's war on the power trust" has been
Waged with a determination which sug-
gested there would. be no let-up on any
terms short of complete surrender by
the utilities. This has been especially
true IN the Tennessee Valley region,
where many municipalities have bor-
rowed P. w. A. funds to set up their own
power plants or have bought out private
concerns whose facilities were threatened
with direct T. v. A. competition.
tThese factors, coupled with past pessi-
mistic statements from utility spokes-
men, open the door to a wide range of
speculation in connection with the new
expansion program.
1t goes without saying that the utility
executives anticipated an opportunity for
reasonable profit when they agreed to
double their expenditures for plant i'm
provement. That does not necessarily
mean that the hatchet has been buried.
but it does indicate they have received
assurance they will not have to face
competition from the Government in the
areas in which private output is to be
increased
There is always the possibility, of
course, that the Government, because Of
national defense requirements was pre-
pared to make the new power installa-
tlons itself if the utilities were unwilling
to do so. If that was the case, it is not
surprising that the private companies
came to terms rather than submit to a
widening OF governmental power pro-
duction, assuming, of course, they were
given some assurance that their new
plants would not have to face public
competition.
Although it is probable that a con-
siderable portion Of the cost of the ex-
pansion program will be advanced by
the Government, it is to be expected
that the general improvement in busi-
ness and industry will make more private
funds available for that purpose than
would have been the case few months
ago. Should it develop that a major
portion of the work can be financed
privately that would indicate that the
investing public anticipates a prolonged
improvement in business conditions and
has not quite been sold on the idea that
the private power companies should close
up shop for good in this country.
Evening star., 1938-10-29
THIS AND THAT
By CHARLES E. TRACEWELL,

He had, he said, no light music In his
collection Of modern phonograph records,
He thought he would get some, he said.
He should.
No collection is complete without some
Of the sort Of music politely called salon
music.
No collection can be called ANYTHING
but one sided which does not hold a GER
tain number OF dance tunes.
There are, Of course, dance tunes and
dance tunes.
Some are excellent, some mediocre.
some poor.
But some form is so universal that 1t
might be called the very heart of the
universal language.
Today,s popular dances are the fox trot
the waltz, the tango, the rumba and the
hula.
In the old days there were such favor
ite forms as the quadrille, the minuet,
the sarabande, the gigue and others.
Each country had its favorite, Scot
land its fling" Ireland its Jig"
All OF these may be obtained on the
modern gramophone, whose library of
electric recordings has made tremendous
gains In the past five years.
No musician ever loved the dance more
than Beethoven, unless it was Bach.
Some Of the instrumental suites of the
latter were simply a series of varied
dances popular in his day. He was a
hearty, lusty fellow, who, despite his
marvellous musical invention, or maybe
because of it. made place in his music
books for the toe -ticklers.
All good dance music is rhythmic to
degree. This is fundamental 1t is only
when its reception is degenerated, as We
see in today's "jitterbugs," whose re-
sponse is unrestrained, that any one need
fear rhythm.
Good tempo is the solid base of all
dance music. Not every player or organi-
Zation can achieve it. Even good
musicians often fail
One may suspect that some musicians
who profess to despise, as they say, dance
music OF the more popular sort, really
fear that they could not hold the rhythm
II they tried it themselves.
This uneasiness in great number Of
players is what led to the invention of
the metronome. But it brought up a
problem all its own, the too mechanical
player.
Between these extremes the listener
will flnd a great deal of dance music
which makes him uneasy. The real Sc
cret of this uneasiness lies in a varying
rhythmic beat, which he senses rather
than knows.
The players are not sure themselves,
and make all their dancers and listeners
i'll at ease, although the latter may not
realize just what is wrong.
\
The modern rumba, as introduced in
this country only few wears ago is one
Evening star., 1938-10-29
Pedestrian Control
Methods in Los Angeles.
To the Editor OF The Star:


Several years ago in Los Angeles I
stepped of downtown curb and into
heavy stream Of traffic against a red light.
l had taken but very few steps-or hops
when my attention was caught by
familiar mass demonstration that l had
heard many times at Griffith Park after
either umpire or player had made what
the spectators regarded as bad error.
sprinted into place OF safety in the
center of the street and then looked
about to discover what the mass demon
stration was for.
was being bOoed!
Yes. all those persons on the sidewalk
waiting for the green light were booing
me for being jay-walker!
That was my last public appearance
as such. for I shall never forget the NOR
tification experienced at the moment.
And that is why pedestrian regulation
is a success on the Pacific Coast.
True. out there, they have law against
jay-Walking and the police enforce it to
the best of their ability, but the success
of the regulation is due more to the fact
that iay-walkers are "policed' better by
their fellow pedestrians than by the cops
Los Angeles folk have come to view
woodworking traffic as rather sport
ing proposition Motorists and pedes-
trianS alike give way to the other when
it is their turn to go on the green light,
and they boo numerically the fellow who
doesn't play the game.
A good many years ago I went to New
York City especially to watch the inaug-
uration of attempted pedestrian regula-
ton on Fifth avenue. With the late
DR.. John Harriss, father of the traffic
lights and towers, I watched and agreed
that there was no hope for such If in
the hands of the police alone.
There must be general public senti-
ment against foolish driving and walking.
and to arouse that sentiment is, in my
humble opinion, job-and worth
while effort-for the press.
have visited a number of cities where
they have pedestrian regulation, or anti
jay-Walking laws but have found none
where the law and the police alone have
been successful. The general public must
be sold on the idea and cooperate to
make it work.
The Los Angeles plan of booing yokel,
Indifferent and plain ornery street users
made pedestrian regulation a success in
that CITY, The idea spread somewhat in
the West and wherever it has been adopt
ed pedestrians display better walking
manners.
Maybe it would work in Washington
Who knows? At least it's an idea and I
hope lot of people will read this letter
and agree. WILLIAM ULLMAN.
October 81.
Evening star., 1938-10-29
Twenty Years Ago
The World Var Day by Day
October 70, 1918.

East Of Laon, the French attacked on
a line between seven and eight miles in
length, penetrating enemy positions
against stiffened resistance. American
artillery was active, shelling the Con-
fans region, softening up German re-
sistance for the coming major attack.
Austrians continued to retreat In Al
bania, Serbia and Italy, nowhere being
able to resist the Allied pressure. Their
government asked Secretary Lansing to
try to persuade President Wilson to grant
an immediate aFmiStice.
Evening star., 1938-10-29
An Aspiration.

I'd like to die as the Autumn trees,
Colorful, beautiful, before the freeze
Letting life's leaves drift outward on
the breeze.
Retaining, in the glory of Gods sun,
The hue of every passing victory won
AS on from Spring to FAN life's seasons
spun.
Feeling the break from the dark bulk
of tree
Left sere and bare by Azrael-to be
From all the tentacles of life set free. i.
Caught by the winds of God, a moment
swirled,
Then, in an ecstasy Of lightness, whirled
Beyond the confines OF this lower world.
GERTRUDE BROOKE HAMILTON,
Evening star., 1938-10-29

An Eastern Shore" heckler asked Gov
ernor Nice If he had done any more for
Maryland than President Roosevelt has
for the Nation. Possibly not, but there
are lot of things he has not done to
Maryland.
Evening star., 1938-10-29

The average person in the United
States, statistics reveal, chews 100 pieces
OF gum year. A point almost as impor-
tant as the number is, where does he put
them after mastication?
Evening star., 1938-10-29
One Failure,

Does Bliggins think he can make his
farm pay?"
mo. He says he could have the rail-
roads turning out dividends in a few
years, that he could balance the budget
and run the airrnal at profit. His
hundred-acre farm is the only thing I
ever heard him mention that he couldn't
make a success Of"
Evening star., 1938-10-29

Music Is love in search of a word"
wrote the poet Sidney Lanier. When the
word is "f1oogie" or "hoy-h -hoy,' then
perhaps 1t was not music, after all.
Evening star., 1938-10-29
Close the Show.
Prom the Kalamazoo Gazette

lT0m the kAINmHEO0 0Axette.
You'd think that little meditation
on the length of this rehearsal" in
Spain would have convinced the world
by now that the whole idea Of the show
was flop in the first place.
Evening star., 1938-10-29
In Doubt.

Some speeches are called classic
Jes' like music from the band:
The more you listen to 'em
Why, the less you understand.
Evening star., 1938-10-29
Past History,

He makes speech; he makes a hit;
He makes a record that's immense.
When time rolls on a little bit,
1t hasn't made much difference.
Evening star., 1938-10-29
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Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Suspicion.

Suspicion.
Alas, these rude awakenings!
When midst some speech prolix
The mighty eagle flaps his wings
It's only politics.
When patriot fingers snap the strings
OF hearts with cunning tricks
That move us, peasants, clerks ant
kings
It's only politics.
The satirist with saucy filings
Our wondering gaze doth fix
On fancy's radiant glitterings-
It's only politics.
The mind to it's ideals clings,
Yet reason whispers Mix"
You can't trust any OF these things
They're only politics.
Evening star., 1938-10-29

Don tell hard luck stories," said Un-
Gle Eben. 1T don't do you no good an
gets folks in de way of regardin' you as .
JONAH"
Evening star., 1938-10-29
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@. Is there saint of firearms?-
H. T. K.
A. st. Barbara, virgin martyr of the
third century, is considered the pat
ronesS of makers and users of firearms.
Evening star., 1938-10-29

@. Did Canada or Michigan build the
new Blue Water Bridge across the ST.
Clair River between Port Huron and
Sarnia, Ontario?-K. L.
A. The $3.250,000 bridge was financed
jointly by Ontario and Michigan.
Evening star., 1938-10-29
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New Method.

investigations don't seem to be held
in the spirit of courtesy and forebearance
that once prevailed" remarked the old
time statesman.
NO" answered Senator Sorghum, "the
situation is becoming difficult. They now
hold Investigations because they really
want to find something out, instead of
merely for the sake Of soothing their con-
stituents."
Hard times" said Hi Ho, the sage of
Chinatown, lis sometimes a real misfor-
tune, at other times 1t is only an imagi-
nary excuse"
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@. Is the Duke OF Windsor still con-
nected in any way with the army or navy
OF Great Britain?-J. H. M.
A. He is an admiral Of the British fleet,
= field marshal Of the army and marshal
Of the Royal Air Force.
Evening star., 1938-10-29

Q. How large was the maple leaf that
won the prize in Canada?-H. L. K
A. In the nationwide maple leaf con-
test held last year the winning leaf
measured 21x22 inches
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-26
STANFORD U.
 BEATS WASH.
 ON CINDERS
Malott of Stanford Cracks 40 Record with
 Time of 4o.2

SEATTLE, March 26.-Stanford defeated Washington 70 to 60 in an indoor track meet last night which saw two University Pavilion records toppled and another tied.
 Ray Malott, Stanford, cracked the seven-year-old 440 record with a 49.2 seconds run that bested by one-fifth of a second the mark set by Ben Eastman in 1881.
 Pete Zagar, also of Stanford, toss- ed the discus 158 feet, 14 inches, topping last years record of 1571a feet, set by Phil Levey, another Stanford man.
 Washington won eight first places and Stanford seven. The Cardinals took the meet in the strength of their second and third place win- nings.
 Captain Art Morgan, Husky ace, equalled the pavilion record in the 80-yard high hurdles with a time of 9.7 seconds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-26
Southpa,cs Might Be An Omen

ORLANDO, Fla, March 26.-Every time in the last 15 years that Clark Griffith has had two or three good left-handers his Washington club has won the American league pen nant.
 He's got his southpaws again this year but no one is paying heed to past history and jumping on the Senators bandwagon.
 In 1924 Griffith had lefties Tom Zachary and George Mogridge. In 1925 there were Zachary and Dutch Reuther. Remnants both years. Then for 9 long stretch there were no portsiders. Finally in 1883 Griff came up with Earl Whitehill, Wal ter Stewart and Bob Burke. The Senators won the flag.
 Griff has two rookie lefthanders, Kendall Chase and Joe Krakaus- kas, this year, along with the vet eran, Elon Hogsett. But even Griff isn't optimistic enough to think history will repeat.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-26
CHURCH BANS
 ALL GAMBLING

CHICAGO, March 26.-All games of chance and gambling de- vices have been ordered abolished in the churches of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Chicago by Bishop George Craig Stewart. In an open letter to his clergy he wrote:
 Gambling has become a mania in America, a cancerous invasion of our social vigor and health. Even the church has been infected with the disease.
 How can we hope to win our youth to life above the debauch- cries of the tavern and the pool hall if our own hands are not clean?"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-26
MAKE A WISH
 STARS SINGER BOBBY BREEN
New Musical Film Will Be Shown Tomorrow at
 Capitol Theatre

Bobby Breen's new musical play, Make a Wish" brings not only the engaging boys lyric tenor in a characteristically Bobby Breen star ring role, but also the polished Basil Rathbone and Marion Claire, NEG singing star, as the adult roman tic principals of the story, opening tomorrow at the Capitol Theatre.
 In the lavish scenic production are also featured such popular play CTS as Henry Armetta, Ralph Forbes, Leon Errol, Donald Meek, Herbert Rawlinson and Leonid Kinskey
 Tn the story, Bobby, newly arrived at boys camp, forms fast friend ship with Rathbone, as composer, who enjoys the company of the lad because he himself has missed his own boyhood Through Bobby's letters from his young mother, Miss Claire, Rathbone becomes so inter ested in her that she gradually be- comes the inspiration for his oper- | Cboet w iiCAl ollC dl1lNCo dO lliC IeOilikJ accompanied by her overbearing fi- ance Forbes, friction develops be- tween the two men, especially when Rathbone urges Miss Claire to play the leading role in his musical play. Later a serious disagreement brings about the sudden disappearance of the composer
 The last act of his operetta is al- most lost before it reaches the pro- ducer, and three slightly mad anna teur song writers endeavor to sub stitute their own music, in order to establish themselves on Broad way. The climax of the story finds rehearsals proceeding under strange circumstances, in the colorful sur roundings- of that mysterious area behind the scenes. It is here that a spectacular scenic investiture de- signed by Willy Pogany, forms the background for the performers.
 An added attraction on the Capi- tol program for the coming three days will be the showing of Walt Disney's Academy Award Revue" which will feature reviews of out standing color films produced by Walt Disney during the past few years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-26
HOWARD PAUL CALLS
 ON SCHOOL FRIENDS

Howard Paul, of Vancouver, B. O., enroute to Dawson to look over min- ing property held by his father, wis., lted three former Vancouver school mates while the steamer Princess Louise was in port yesterday after noon and last evening. Paul att tended high school with Mrs. Eva Wilson, Mrs. J. B. Godfrey and J. K. McAlister and the four held hap py reunion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-26
Mrs. Lingo Is HOnOred at Tea
 This Afternoon
Many Call at Affair Given by Mrs. Housel and
 Mrs. Williams

Complimenting Mrs. George Lingo who is visiting in Juneau from her home in Anchorage, Mrs. R. H. Will Hams and Mrs. Florine Housel are entertaining this afternoon close to 150 guests calling at the Housel resi- dence on Fourth Street, were set ting of Spring flowers provides a colorful setting.
 Red tulips were used as a back ground in the hall, while in the living room yellow daffodils were set off by the candle light of tall egg shell tapers. The dining room where candle light was also used was marked by a large table set ting of rose-red tulips, blue iris, and narcissus.
 Presiding at the tea tables dur ing the afternoon are Mrs. Ray G. Day, Mrs. George F. Alexander, Mrs. T. M. Reed, Mrs. c. E. Rice, Mrs. Gertrude Naylor, Mrs R. P Nelson, Mrs. E. H. Kaser, Mrs. Jack Helen thai, Mrs. Robert Bender, and Mrs. Helen Cass.
 Those who are assisting with serv- ing during the afternoon are Mrs. c. c. Garter, Mrs. J. J. Meherin, Mrs. Earle Clifford, Mrs. Jack Metz gar, Mss Elisabeth KaSer, Miss Jane Alexander, Miss Jean Taylor, Miss Mary Jean McNaughton, and Miss Elaine Housel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-26
PAT WEBB N, KAY0ED IN < 3RD ROUND
Doc Webb Is Thrown, 1 Two Out of Three, to
 v Go Down Tn Defeat

The Smoker Last Night =. three bouts of wrestling that were good shows and three bouts of boxing that were filled with enough crim- son to be sufficiently interesting for any ring ran.
 Highlight of the Evening When Jerry F'incher, wrestler, truss ed up Gordon Muma in an elastic" Indian death lock.
 Highlight Number Two :. When Jim Gleason knocked Mel Hurley to the mat four times in the first round before the towel was thrown in and Hurley grinned through a crimson smear.
 The Way They Were Called 5. Big Boy" Erickson took Pat Webb by a technical knockout in the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-26

third round of the boxing main event. Webb entered the ring a favorite, but did not come out With the wild smother of punches of the last fight. Outweighed 179 to 158 pounds, Webb made the evident mistake of trying to wear the big ger Erickson out and ran into a knockdown blow early in the third.
 Getting gamely to wobbly feet after a third knockdown, Webb ap- peared to be out on his feet and Referee Marty Floss stopped the fight-unpopular decision with the crowd, but undoubtedly the right call
 Jim Gleason was far too much of a match for Mel Hurley, with Hurley running into straight left that bent him to the canvas on the first punch. Knocked down four times, barely able to get to his feet and bleeding profusely, Hurley was in bad way and his seconds tossed in the towel.
 Al Brown, native from Haines, won a close decision over Sailor Hussey from the Haida that went the six-rcund circuit, Brown get ting in slightly more telling blows than the Haida man.
 In the grunt and groan main event, a roaring crowd acclaimed ''Tiger" Greenwald the victor when he tossed Doc" Webb two out of
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-26
MARTHA SOCIETY
 RUMMAGE SALE TO
 BE HELD TUESDAY

Tuesday is the day of the Martha Society rummage sale which will be held at the A.NB. Hall, beginning at 10 am. and lasting throughout the day.
 A committee of Martha Society members, including Mrs. E. M. Richardson, Mrs, Ray Peterman, Mrs. E. E. Robertson, Mrs. J. K. Campbell Mrs. Homer Nordling, Mrs. Bockmore, Mrs. Cecil c. Rula- ford, and Mrs G. w. Johnson, is in charge.
 All donations will be received at the Northern Light Church Parlors, 1t is announced, and the coopera- tion of Juneau residents will be ap- preciated.
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three falls, but it was snowman Webb who put on the prettiest faces and made the dirtiest sounds.
 Jerry F'incher and Gordon Muma wrestled a one fall-forty- five min ute grappling contest with Finch CT scoring the winning fall with one of the most startling (and amusing) holds Juneau ring fans have ever seen.
 The Masked Marvel took Gene Eustace in the opener with body press fall in 12 minutes. Who's the Masked Marvel? Nobody knows, but he will probably fight again.
 The affair was sponsored by the Juneau Athletic Club.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-26
SPECIAL SHOOT FOR
 GUN CLUB SUNDAY

The Juneau Shotgun Club will hold a special shoot tomorrow morning at the club grounds back of the Juneau Diaries, 1t was an- nounced. There will be 10-bird and 15-bird events with handicap and plenty of free rounds. The shoot starts at 10 o'clock and every one in- terested in trap shooting is invited to turn out.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-26

YOU probably would have 10 think hard before naming ihe percentage batting leaders of the American league in 1897. c'eveland's J. Whit. low Wyatt l29 games) was first with .389; Defroit's Charley Gehrin9er (I44 second with .37I; PhiladeI- phia's Lynn B. Nelson l74) third with .354.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-26
LAUNDRY TRIO BEATS BOcCAN
 TWO OF THREE

Alaska Laundry last night took the measure of Boggan's Trio two out of three at the Brunswick alleys with Emil Galao high with 537. Hot Shots took three in a row from Arctic, with Frank Metcalf tallying 553 pins for the evenings high total.
 There will be no tournament games over the week end, but play will resume Monday.
 Last nights scores follow:
 Hot Ghnfc
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-26
CONDUCTORS
 TAKE 5 WlTR
 HOLLMANN HIGH

With Doe Holman hitting well over 200 twice, the Conductors took three in a TOW from the Mail Clerks last night.
 DiSpatchers won three straight from the Supers, and the oilers took two out of three from the Engineers. Tonight's games are Northern Pacific vs. Pennsylvania and South ern Pacific vs. Santa Fe.
 Last nights scores follow:
 CONDUCTORS
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-26
DANCE TONIGHT

To music by Barrett's Royal Alas kans at the Juneau Athletic Club Benefit. Dancing at 10 pm, Union Hall. adv.
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MARTHA SOCIETY

Rummage Sale, Tuesday, March 29,
 A.N.B. Hall Donations gratefully re- ceived at the Church Parlors. Adv.