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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-16
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF EASTER

The most conspicuous event in the history OF
Christianity is that of the resurrection of Christ from
the dead which the Christian world commentaries
tomorrow-Easter Sunday. When Christ foreold
that after three days He would rise again He took
upon himself the obligation of SO safeguarding from
attack such astounding event that it would with
stand the acid test of assaults of human and
human criticism for all time
No human genius in all history mad ever dared
such thing. No human leader of thought or action
ever appealed with such reckless abandonment the
judgment of the human for the verifcation
or the reputation of His whole life and teaching
He the hope of the world the balance against
the boldest challenge ever uttered to intelligence
After three days shall rise again"
The fulfillment of that challenge would revolu-
tionze civilization, the failure of it would brand
Christ the greatest imposter OF history.
To make sure there would be no chance for human
deception about the death of this person who claimed
to be God, His enemies made certain His death. His
enemies made sure, too. about His burial and when
His torn and manged body safely laid away in
the rock hewn tomb they put an official seal on it
and set a guard of soldiers to watch it.
The fact of the resurrection of Christ attested
to first by His worst enemies the men who killed
Him. They saw Him come forth from the grave
Thea by HIS close friends, then by than five
hund- ed people to whom He revealed Himself
The tremendous startling fulfillment of His chal-
enge took hold of the whole world that it shook the
empire of the Caesars to the very foundations and
turned the whole civilization of the world He
brew, African Roman Grecian to the sweet influence
of the gentle Goldman teacher from Galilee
Tomorrow, 1000 years later, that influence will
show itself in worship by the millions who make up
Christendom in the modern civilization.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-16
IT'S YOUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
MIR. BUSINESS MAN

Monday representatives of the Chamber of Com
merce coming around to the business men OF
Juneau, soliciting their membership dues for 1888.
Some experience teaches going to ask whats
the Chamber of Commerce ever done for ne?" and
why should pay dues in it?"
In the first instance it should be made clear that
the Chamber of Commerce does not function for the
individual gain of any business in the COM
munty. 1t is operated for the gain of the entire
community. While made up of representatives of
business in the city, it's primary aim is to help and
sponsor such things for Juneau the Gastneau Chan
mel vicinity and all of Alaska which Will result in
mutual gain for the Territory, this community and
the city
For example, the Chamber sponsored a small
boat harbor for Juneau. 1t did not do so because
some individual company would get some business
out of actual construction of the project or for any
particular boat owner 1t launched and followed up
the small boat harbor plan because the members of
the Chamber realized that such a harbor would not
only be convenience for pleasure small boa
owners but that it would encourage the commercial
small boat business to and from Juneau Scores OF
small craft which seek winter quarters else
where will stay in the city when the harbor is ulti-
mately completed and the number doubtless will be
increased. This business to Juneau and to
the business houses in it, Not to any particular
business house but to all of them 1t probably should
be reiterated the small boat harbor is at the top of
the list of Army Department approved projects and
awaits only appropriation by Congress of 1922 900
for its actual construction.
The only individual gain the Chamber member
gets from the Chamber organization is gain which
comes from mutual gain for the whole community
and through mutual gain general business prospers
including every individuals business while the
city and community makes progress
why should pay dues in the Chamber"
Because for the simple reason that if you are
business man in this community you should have
voice in directing the activities which will most
beneficial to Juneau and to your business What
those activities shall continue be only be de-
termined by you and the other business men OF
Juneau. The Chamber of Commerce is your clearing
house 1t reflects what the business men of this
community want-what you want
1t is easy to criticize the Chamber OF Commerce;
1t easy to criticize any organization But the place
criticize the organization which represents you is
from within where your voice may be heard not on
the sidelines as non-member
1t is your Chamber of Commerce, Mr.. Business
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-16
LOOK dnd LEARN
By A. c. Gordon

l. What and when was the first
western newspaper in the United
States published?
2. Who was the Little Corpor-
al?
3. What small common snake
should never be killed because OF
its economic Importance?
4. What has the greatest short
ening power of any of the plastic
edible fats?
5. Which of the United States
possessions asked annexation?
ANSWERS
l. The Cincinnati Sentinel, in
1893.
2. Napoleon Bonaparte
3. The garter snake, which is per-
fectly harmless and preys largely
on small rodents. insects, and pool
inhabitants.
4. Lard.
5. The Hawaiian Islands.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-16
We Stand Together
New York Times)

New York Times)
Herr Goebbels, whom Hitler has entrusted with
the spiritual life of the German people including the
annexed district formerly known as Austria must
be a man of wide reading He thinks that President
Roosevelt does not correctly represent American
opinion the subject of refugees from Nazidom
What says Mr.. Goebbels, does Mr.. Smith OF Middle
town think about it ali? 1t is Smiths opinion that
will decide.
The two "Middetown" books by the Lynds are
certainly fine enough to merit study in any foreign
country Nevertheless it is rather surprise to hear
Mddletown referred to famiary by one of the men
higher up in Berlin. For us here at home it Is com
monplace to speak of the Middle West the most
representative part of the country But here is Herr
Goebbels revealing the same easy, intimate touch.
He knows about Middetown.
The answer is that the well-informed Germans
always like that. They know great deal about
foreign books and a good deal about what Is inside
those books but the end they really don't seem to
know what it is all about. One repeat about
them the jest about the late Raymond Poincare His
opponents said the Poincare read everything and
understood nothing, but Arisde BRAND read nothing
and understood everything. 1t was libel against M.
Poincare but it is often startngly true about the
learned German mind
The trained German mind before the World War
knew what the Sumerian housewives of lower Baby
onia used to cook for dinner 5000 B. c.. but that
same German mind did not know how Englishmen
and Frenchmen were living and thinking and feeling
in A. D. 1914
Hence the painful surprises for Germany in 1914,
and the bitter complaints about Germany always
being misunderstood In 1917 the trained German
mind probably knew every important name and date
and figure in every American book of reference but
it didn't know anything about America.
Herr Goebbes doubt considers himself very
well-infoImed America because he knows
about of fine books "Mddletown." So he
sarcastically inquiries what does Mr. Smith OF Middle
town think about refugees from Austria distn-
guished from Mr. Roosevelt of Washington, d. C..
What Herr Goebbels does not know about America
is that when it comes down to a test of American
fundamentals Mr. Roosevelt of Washington and
Mr. Smith of Middletown and Mr. Smith of Oliver
Street think alike Nazi statesmen who believe diff
ferently may day yet be asking in plaintive
tones why Mr.. Smith of Middletown doesn't under
stand Germany
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-16
DAILY LESSONS
IN ENGLISH
BY w. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say
I'VE did not take more than we
could help" Say, I'VE did not TAX,
more than was necessary"
Often Mispronounced: Decisive
Pronounce first as in ice, S as il
sit mot as ~, accent second syllable
Often Misspelled Formally Gin 9
formal manner. Formerly On time
paSD. a,o
Synonyms: Client, customer, buy
err, patron.
Word Study; use a word three
times and it is yours" Let us in.
crease our vocabulary by mastering
one word each day Today's word
Decoction; an extract obtained by
boiling, or sleeping in hot water
THE decoction was then poured
from the vessel"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-16
WALSH RESIGNS
AS MEMBER OF
PLAN COUNCIL
SAYS Pressure of Business
Too Great-A. Polet
Is Asked to Serve

Meeting of the Alaska Planning
Council, scheduled for today, has
been postponed until Monday it
was announced today by Chairman
Ike P. Taylor, awaiting the arrival
of out-of-town members.
M. j. Walsh, member of the Coun-
Gil from Nome, radioed Gov. John
W. Troy that he would be unable to
attend and also rendered his resig-
nation. He said that due to pressure
of business affairs he would not be
able to devote the time required to
the Council work. Later today, the
Governor said that he had asked A.
Polet, widely known Nome merchant
and Secretary of the Nome Chamber
of Commerce, to become a member
of the Council in place of Mr.. Walsh
but no reply has yet been received
w. C. Arnold, member from Ket-
chikan, is expected to arrive here
tomorrow by plane.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-16
MODERN
ETIQUETTE
By Roberta Lee

@. When addressing an envelope
to some one in care of Mr.. J. r
Brown, is it all right to use the alb
breviation co?
A. 1t is preferable to write care
Of" Authorizations such as this, and
Feb. for February, O. for Ohio, Gin
IT, for Cincinnati, Pgh. for Pitts
burgh, Resp'y for Respectfully, all
show haste and should be avoided.
@. How can one acquire the art
of listening to another persons
talking?
A. The only possible way is tc
train ones self to concentrate close
ly on what the other person is say
ing.
@. Should shortcake be eater
with fork or a spoon?
A The fork should be used.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-16
Horoscope
"The stars incline
but do not compel
SUNDAY, APRIL II, 1888

Adverse planetary aspects are ac-
tive today, according to astrology
The configuration stimulates con-
troversial and prejudiced point o.
view.
While the clergy will work faith
fully toward peace among the peo-
pies of the world there may be much
selfish pickering among members OF
church organizations.
The seers phophesy that an aware
ness of the spiritual forces will be
widespread and a desire for religi-
Gus anchorage will be generally
manifest.
Heads of church organizations of
many faiths are to contribute aio
in world problems. Their counsel
will be sought and they will as
sumo new responsibilities.
California comes under rule
of the stars viii i seems to fore
cast for the state and the entire
Pacific coast the focusing of inter-
est in psychic Investigations as well
as inventive activities.
Contrary to long established GUS
tom, this Easter will reveal less at
tention to the display Of sprine
fashions and more to an under
standing of international problems.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the augury of year OF pitfalls that
includes danger of loss through rob-
berry. 1t is not time TO launch
new ventures in business.
Children born on this day pro-
baby will be strong in body and
mind. Many subjects of this sign are
too generous for their own best in
terests
Adrian Constantine Arson. noted
in baseball history, was born on this
day 1852. Others who have cele-
brated it as birthday include Will
liam Davidge, famous actor, 1914
Arthur Burnett Benton, architect,
1853
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-16
Man. Don't overlook that when the solicitors come
around Monday
SECOND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE
MONROE DOCTRINE

If the dctators of Europe were listening in Thurs
day. and have mild suspicion that they were
they probably have fairly definite idea of America S
position in the international picture and that it isn't
enc of pussyfoong and so often referred to as spine
less diplomacy"
There can be no misinterpreting the words of
President Roosevelt which rang round the world
he addressed the governing board of the
Pan-American Union Brief and to the point in
marked contrast to the sometimes several-hour-
speeches which emanate from overseas the Chief
Executive forcefully reiterated the long established
American foreign policy. Not since President James
Monroe back in December of 1923 declared IN the his
toric Monroe Doctrine I'VE should consider any at
tempt their part to extend their system 10 any
portion of this hemisphere dangerous to peace
and safety has the American policy of peace and
against foreign ENHANCEMENT been ably and
effectively presented
There can be no doubt of the Presidents meaning
Thursday when he said
I'VE have undertaken contractual obligations to
solve these normal human differences by maintaining
peace That peace we are firmly resolved to maintain
1t shall not be endangered by controversies within
family We will not permit it to be endangered
from aggression coming from the outside of our
hemisphere"
And the dictators will be hard pressed to find
other than meaning to the concise declaration:
"Twenty-one American Republics present proudly to
the world demonstration of the rule that justice
and law can be substituted for the rule of force"
Pretty phrases and appesauce wordage often
found in diplomatic utterances and which too often
lead to misunderstanding entirely lacking from
Mr.. Roosevets address. His words simple and
pressve punctuated with vgor, drove home message
to the world which should prove potent force in
maintaining world peace and probably will go down
in the history of the Americas the second pro-
nouncement of the Monroe Doctrine, which has stood
us in such good stead for than century.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-16
MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1888

This is fortunate planetary gov
eminent for constructive work of
all sorts, according to astrology 1t
is most fortunate for those who BULL
homes.
Labor comes under stimulating
influence which seems to be most
profitable for carpenters, bricklay-
ers, steel-workers, engineers and
architects.
1t is fortunate sway for real es-
tate transactions and seems to in
dictate increase of interest in small
town dwellings. Many families will
move from large cities, it is fore
cast.
Compromises between employers
and employees are prognosticated,
but there will be desperate strikes
that test the power of labor leaders.
Warning is given that trouble will
emanate from quarters where re-
lief recipients must be eliminated.
Danger of revolutionary tendencies
is foreseen.
This Easter Monday is read as an
auspicioLs date for visiting relatives,
especially those who are elderly. Ii
it happy time for social affairs
Resentment against those who
possess wealth may be famed
through an untoward incident. Glass
consciousness should be erased from
the minds of Americans.
This month is 10 be marked by the
breaking of solemn pact in which
a leading country of Europe is con-
cerned. Strange shifts Of opinion
uniting or separating nations may
be expected.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the augury of year of good luck,
provided thrift and caution rule
Elders will be helpful.
Children born on this day prob
ably will be fond of adventure and
eager for leadership. Many subjects
of this sign have literary gifts.
Richard Harding Davis, American
writer, was born on this day 1864
Others who have celebrated it as
a birthday include Sterling Price
Shaw, clergyman. 1872; John Young
Mason, statesman, 1899.
Copyright. 1889
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-16
Approaching Victory
Cincinnati Enquirer)

The military progress of General Franco in Gaia
lonia makes it plain that end of the Spanish
is not far off. The of the rebel faction will
have very large implications not only for Spain but
for all of Europe. 1t represents the triumph of ex
IRENE conservatism inside Spain and doubtless will
restore to power the old ruling class which dominated
the country before 1881 But this is not important
to the world the diplomatic implications These
stem from the fact that General Frances success is
due to the continued argescale intervention of Pre-
mier Mussolni, with the support and approval Of
Germany.
AS it affects Europe generally, therefore, the I'M
minent victory of Frances armies is Italian victory
rather than a Spanish counter revolution. Spain can
hardly become ful-fledged Fascist nation because
the bulk OF her people antFascist and republican
when foreign powers permit them to order their own
affairs But for the present Spain will be dictator
ship Fascist lines and with strongly proItaian
policy. This adds materially to the prestige and
daring and the actual strength of the Fascist bloc
Europe.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-16

a much earlier breakup IMAM usual.
The predictions were that the ice
would go out as early as May 10.
ut went out May IL at 1888 AM
The Natives of Juneau held a
rousing meeting in the Government
School for the purpose of finding
out just how they stood in relation
to the great war. The speakers were
Seward Kunz, j. Watson, F. Mer-
GER, H. Willard, j. Jackson, j..
Rudolf, Dan Joseph, j. Kainook
and District Supt. HawkesWorth.
Frank Mercer regretted that Ma
4 tive speakers had not been included
among the Four-Minute men at
the theatres, and claimed that a
large percentage of the natives
could not understand the speeches
made with instructions as to the
Liberty Bonds and the needs of
the Government they were anxious
TO serve.
Postmaster z. M Bradford re-
ported War Savings Stamps sales
amounted to 11,786.22 and Thrift
Stamps of $64175 were sold during
the months Of December, January
and February.
Mrs. Kirmse, the we'll known
owner of the Kirmse Jewelry Storf
at Skagway was a Juneau bound
passenger on the Northwestern.
Installing Officer P. j. Malone,
of the Juneau Lodge of Moose in
stalled the following new officers
for the year: H. s. Graves w. s.
Stokes, S. Wallstedt, r. H. Stevens,
S. j. Arenson, Ed c. Russell and
DR.. P. j. Malone.
Juneau was after an Honor Flag.
So far the Capital City had failed
to raise her quota of 100000 but
an earnest effort was to be made
to raise this sum in the near flu
ture. The quota, based upon bank
deposits Of a year ago, was much
heavier proportionately than was
true of other Alaskan towns.
The Arctic Brotherhood installed
the following officers for the en-
suing year; H. O. Martin, George
Cloudy, James McCloskey, F. w
Buffers, H. H. Post. Trustees were:
John Reck, H. o. Martin, George
Cloudy, Locke MacKinnon and
Harry Fisher.
Weather: Highest, Al; lowest, 35.
Light rain.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-16

The President proposes taxing government salaries,
and suspect few hundred thousand job holders
will oppose.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-16
STREET WASHING NOTICE

No parking of automobiles that
will interfere with street cleaning
operations will be allowed on paved
streets after 2 am. Sunday.
DAN RALSTON,
adv Chief of Police
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-16

Central Europe and Russia have way of dealing
effectively with politicians who lose out The heads
the firing squad verify the election returns
and the loser asks for recount.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-16
H A P P -
B | r T H A Y

The Empire extends congrGtuld
tons and best a0iShes today, thei
birthday anniversary, to the tollotC
ing:
APRIL Is
Mrs. A. T. Koski
Joseph G. Paterson
Thomas Harris
Myrtle Mello
Dorothea M. Hendrickson
Joe Kendler. Jr.
Nell McCloskey
Joseph Alexander Mclean
APRIL II
Mrs. Katherine Hooker
Mrs. Alice Sey
j. B. Godfrey
Mrs John P. Monagle
Josephine Campbell
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-16

Dad will have to behave himself now Juniors
DING to be a Cop.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-16

In the editors mail: Kings running Tee Harbor
meet you usual place. Note to office: Back Monday
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-16
NOTICE

Juneau Woman's Club luncheon
at Percy's Cafe, Tuesday, lis pm,
Csc Telephone reservations to Mrs.
Clarence Wise, 1888,
ROSE HARRIS,
adv. Secretary
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-16
RAINBOW GIRLS
MEETING, PARTY
TO BE TONIGHT

Rainbow Girls are to meet at
7:30 pm. tonight for regular
business m e ting and initiation
ceremony to be held in the Scottish
Rite Temple, where Miss Edithbelle
Heller, Worthy Advisor, will pre-
side.
Following the meeting, an Easter
hunt party is to be held
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-16

Today's News Today.-Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-16

March 4, 1899, will mark the GEN.
tennial of express service in the
United States.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-16
20 Years Ago
From The Empire
APRIL 16, 1918

All the signs at Dawson indicated
a much earlier breakup than usual.
The predictions were that the ice
would go out as early as May TO-.
ut went out May IL at 9:33 AM
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-16

Postmaster z. M Bradford re-
ported War Savings Stamps sales
amounted to 11,786.22 and Thrift
Stamps of $641.75 were sold during
the months Of December, January
and February.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-25
Legion May Sponsor
 New Boy Scout Troop
Committee Named to Determine Advisability of Plan; Headstones for Veterans Graves Contemplated
W AT ERV VILE

Waterville, Feb. 25-The Casper s. Davis, American Legion, held a meeting Tuesday evening and sev- eral items of importance were dis cussed.
 A committee of three members, Frederick Hoadley, chairman, George Goggin and Lester Platt, was appointed to make a survey to determine the adviSability of the Post sponsoring Boy Scout troop in Waterville. Conditions at the present time are, that boys interest," ed in becoming Scouts have had to join troops in Waterbury. This question has been seriously consid- cred by the Legion, with the result the above named committee will be- gin work on the survey immediate ly.
 The Post voted to hold public card party. Saturday night, March 5, in charge of Clifford Northrop. chairman of the entertainment com nittee. Refreshments will be serv- ed and prizes awarded.
 The Legion would like to hear from families of war veterans who have been buried in Waterville cemetery. in regard to the matter of headstoneS. The Davis Post in- tends to secure headstones for all war veterans graves. so that none will be lost. It has been pointed out there are fourteen graves of Civil War veterans in the Waterville cemetery, most of which are un- marked. The Legion desires to have relatives of these deceased soldiers communicate with the Post so their graves will not remain unmarked, unnoticed or lost.