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Evening star., 1938-06-12
By Agnes Trimble.

THE buffalo nickel was IS years old
in April, and because it has
reached this ripe old age 1t can now be
changed without an act Of Congress.
So the favorite old scent piece is
preparing to pass out Of existence and
make place for the new Jefferson
coin.
About 1925 was the coinage cost Of
producing 1000 buffalo nickels, coin
designed in 1918, which has been
coined continuously since that time
except for three years, 1922. 1882 and
1888.
It Is q nice coin. just the right size
and weight, and Is never confused with
other coins in the pocket. We are
going to miss 1t!
The design is interesting, too; one
never tires Of 1t, perhaps because 1t Is
80 American.
On one side the big old shaggy
American buffalo or bison seems to
plod along, while on the diverse side is
the head Of q grave old Indian. repre-
senting the pure American--the COM
bination makes an authentic American
coin.
The designer of this artistic coin.
Mr.. James E. Fraser, said that hts first
object in designing the buffalo nickel
was to produce coin which was truly
American and also one that could not
be confused with currency OF other
countries. And" he said, lin my
search for symbols I found no motif
within the boundaries Of the United
States so distinctive Is the American
buffalo or bison."
MIR. FRASER felt that the great
~ herds Of bison that roamed the
western plains had played an im-
portant role IN "the winning Of the
west
Evening star., 1938-06-12

opportunity for war service, he be-
came q rear admiral in the Russian
Navy. Jones died in Paris in 1892. and,
clad in an American uniform, he was
buried in that city, his body remain
ing there for more than 100 years.
In 1918, through the efforts Of Gen.
Horace Porter, former Ambassador to
France and first president Of the Navy
Evening star., 1938-06-12

League of the United States. the body
was disinterred and placed in the crypt
of the Naval Academy at Annapolis.
When throughout the country on
Tuesday Flag Day exercises are held,
it would seem especially fitting to re-
call the memory of this man whose
career began with that Of the Stars
and Stripes.
Evening star., 1938-06-12

T LAST, at half-past 9 o'clock,
the Alliance appeared, and ]
now thought the battle at an end.
but to my utter astonishment he dis
charged broadside full into the stern
OF the Bon Homme Richard. We
called to him for Gods sake to forbear
firing into the Bon Homme Rich
ard; yet he passed along the of side
OF the ship and continued firing.
There was no possibility Of his mis-
taking the enemy,s ship for the Bon
Homme Richard. there being the most
essential difference in their appear
ance and construction; besides, It was
then full moonlight and the sides
Of the Bon Homme Richard were all
black, while the sides Of the prizes
were yellow. For greater security I
showed the signal Of our reconnois-
sance by putting out the lanthorns,
one at the head Cbow>, another at
the stern (quarter), and third in the
middle, in horizontal line. Every
tongue cried that he was firing into
the wrong ship, but nothing availed.
He passed round firing into tle Bon
Homme Richards head, stern and
broadside, and by one of his volleys
killed several of my best men and
mortally wounded good oficer in
the forecastle.
MY situation was really deplorable.
The Bon Homme Richard received
various shot under water from the
Alliance, the leak gained on the
pumps and the fire increased much
on both shipse Some officers per-
suaded me to strike. Of whose courage
and good sense ! entertain . high
Evening star., 1938-06-12


spRIOR to this event, on February
II, 1778, the first salute the new
national flag received from q great
foreign power was accorded to that
on the Ranger in Quiberon Bay near
1Brest. The salute came from the
flagship of the French fleet.
The raids of Jones with the Ranger
won for him the fond admiration Of
the American patriots, the fear OF
the British English mothers used to
discipline their children by reminding
them of the "Corsair'O and the adula-
stinn Of French society
y In the first flush of his success the
French were somewhat disposed to
help Jones find vessel larger than
the Ranger and more worthy of his
-nettle. but with the formal entrance
of that country into the war against
England. the French captains were
given the preference. At length,
however, the break came and the new
national ensign was to wave over one
of the truly epic fights of naval his
tory.
att was an unprepossessing old In
diaman, the Due de Duras, that was
to provide John Paul Jones with the
vehicle for his immortal duel, and for
Old Glory's first great naval victory.
50pt of respect for Benjamin Franklin,
who had helped Jones no little. the
captain renamed the DUO de Duras
the Bonhomme Richard.
Ion June 10, ITO, two years nearly
to the day Of the nag resolution and
of the resolution appointing Jones
scaptain Of the Ranger, the Bon
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-09
eTGtby
 Birthday

The Empire ertendS congrdtula- ttons and best ,oiSheS today, their birthday anniOersar,' 70 the tollo1O- ing:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-09

He had gone to Lima for recruits leaving General Sucre in command
 The real fighting began next morning, Decem- Der g. The viceroy sent out division to attack the Republicans on the flank across the shallowest of the gulleys He then began marching his men down from Condor Heights. His position in that respect was bad He could not charge pell-mell down the hill but had to weave in and out among rocks and brush
 The Republican general, Sucre, quieted his men by marching back and forth in front of them promis ing them day of glory" He held up the attack until about half the Spanish force down the hill Then he ordered his infantry to advance with bayonets
 Dramatically, Col Cordova commanding the in fantry dismounted from his horse and killed it with his sword.
 T have now no means of escape, and We must fight it out together"
 The two sides fought bravely for a few tense moments then wing of Republican cavalry charged. With their own cavalry hopeessy disorganied among the rocks of Condor Heights the Spanish were over come They fled back up the hills hotly pursued by the Colombian cavalry strengthened by a heavy in fi- traton of Argentine gauchos. The vceroy wound- ed and captured
 General John Miller, a British officer fighting for the Republicans, led another cavalry attack on the gulley and slaughtered hundreds One thousand Republicans were killed, and 1000 Spanish. More than 5000 Spanish surrendered later and the others scattered. The battle in hour and the Spanish grip South America broken
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-09
SOUTH OF THE RIO GRANDE

Today, December g. means nothing north of the Americas Fourth of July for on that date in 1924 the last of the Spanish vceroys was beaten on the plains of Ayacucho two miles above level in a battle that drove Spain finally of South America.
 For that reason the Pan American conference chose December g as the opening day of the meeting at Lima, Peru only few miles from Ayacucho
 To South Americans that victory was as important as the surrender of Cornwas at Yorktown to Yankee patriots And battle it was ten times more color ful It won't hurt to know something about it. be- South America is going be in your conversa tion and as the months roll on
 The combined forces of both sides could find office space in any one of several large buildings. The Spanish army numbered $500 men and 24 can The Republican army, had 6OOO men and one tiny cannon.
 For several days the two armies marched one either side of precipitous gorge, almost within hailing distance of each other but neither able to bring the other launch the attack across the gorge It was tortuous marching, in rugged rocky country, with the 11OO0-foot elevation distressing even sea soned fighters
 On the afternoon of December g. General La Serna the Spanish viceroy, led his army in surprise march well ahead of the poorly equipped Republican army. He crossed the canyon went entirely around the Republican army and occupied Condor Heights tion, with backs the deep gorge and each side cut off by deep gulleys
 Bolivar the liberaor was not with his army
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-09
Education for Freedom
(NeW York TimeS)


 Practically speaking, a nation is free in proportion to the intelligence and information possessed by it's people. democracy under a perpetual censorship democracy in which most of the future voters did not go to school would long be a democracy. Specifically, children need to know how and why fore may find satisfaction in the plan just announced by the leaders of the Catholic Church in this country help build up through the parish schools and other church institutions. enlightened. conscientious citizenship" There 3000OO0 children in such schools under Catholic auspicesa sizabe section of our future electorate. The Catholic University of America, standing at the head of this educational system proposes to compile series of graded textbooks giving special attention Pope Plus XI has directed to the sciences of civics, sociology and economies
 This is not Archbishop Edward Mooney of Detroit says. "an exclusively Catholic program" It is put forward attack upon the current influences which tend to undermine democracy in this country" It is be- quoting the of the Catholic Univer sity, the Right Rev Mgr Joseph M. Corrgan 'educa ton in the fundamentals of freedom" In this field there be and should be only the most cordial cooperation between the secular educators and those teaching under religious auspices, of whatever dom nation. Government in this country cannot support any religion. but the vast majority of the Ameri- people do recognize religion factor in good but faith in freedom need not and must not. Education for freedom ought to be the preoccupaton of all our faiths, of all our schools.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-09
SUMMONS No. 4291


 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA, DIVISION NUMBER ONE AT JUNEAU
 JENNIE RUNSTAD, Plaintiff, vs. HANS RUNSTAD, Defendant.
 THE ESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEEPEN DANT, GREETING:
 Your presence is hereby required by appearance in the District Court for the Territory of Alaska, Division Number One, within thirty days after the last publication of this summons, namely within thirty days after the 23rd day of December, 1888, in case this summons is pub lished, or within forty days after the date of it's service upon you, in case this summons is served upon you personally, and answer the com plaint of the above named plaintiff Oil lllc III Jllc Nltlllll tllIllltQ dCUlOIl. The said plaintiff demands the following relief in the said action: That the bonds of matrimony now existing between the plaintiff and the defendant be dissolved; that she be awarded the custody of Morris, minor son of the parties to this &C., tion; that she recover her costs and disbursements herein expended.
 And in the event you fail to so appear and answer, the plaintiff will take judgment against you for want thereof and will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in her complaint and as hereinabove stated.
 WITNESS, the Honorabl GEORGE F. ALEXANDER, Judge of said Court, and the Seal of said Court, hereunto affixed on this 25th day of November, 1888.
 ROBERT E. COUGHLIN, Clerk.
 By PEGGY MCLEOD,
 Deputy Clerk.
 Publication dates, November 25 December 2, g, 16, 1888.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-09
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 q
 By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: "The boy has a grand father" (tWo words) means an admirable father. The boy has a grandfather (one word) refers to his fathers father or his mothers father.
 Often Mispronounced: Gladstone (English h statesman). Pronounce glad-stun, as in run unstressed, not gladstone.
 Often Misspelled: Style Gin vogue), Stile (steps).
 Synonyms: Might (noun), force, vigor, ability, energy.
 Word Study: Use word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word : Paramount; superior to all others This is our paramount duty"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-09
YEARS AGO
 From THE EMPIRE

Neil Gallagher arrived on the Es- tebeth from Hoonah and was to spend the holidays in Juneau with his family.
 P F. Mulyaney, watchman of the Thlinget Packing Company, arrived in Juneau from Funter Bay and was at the Alaskan Hotel. MT. MT. Mulyaney was to leave for Portland where he was to spend the winter.
 R. L. Sciarce arrived on the Es- tebeth from Sitka and was staying at the Gastineau Hotel.
 Owner of the Sanitary Grocery had taken over the building for merly occupied by the Model Cafe and Suit Shop and had added an annex to his store.
 Miss Esther May Hawley and Walter Swinbjorson were married by Commissioner Newark L. Burton. their attendants being MT. William Van Well and Mrs Van Well, sis ter of the bride.
 H. M. Lawrence and Mrs. Law renee were to leave for Seattle on the Northwestrn.
 The Misses Nellie and Bess Or chard had taken an apartment at the Bergman Hotel for the winter.
 Miss Thelma Cupples was regis tered at the Bergman Hotel.
 H. R. Demond, who had been en- gagged in Fisheries Patrol duty for the past season in Southeast Alas ka, arrived in the city and was re- gistered at the Gastineau Hotel.
 A. Van Mavern, travelling man, was to leave for Seattle on board the steamer Alaska.
 Weather: highest 29; lowest t9; cloudy
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-09
Junior Legion
 Meets Saturday

An II o'clock meeJlng will be held tomorrow forenoon at the American Legion Dugout for members of the Junior Legion Auxiliary. at which time plans will be formulated for Christmas party during the holi- days for sons and daughters of the Legion.
 Plans will also be discussed for the distribution of Christmas candy to underprivileged children at this time.
 Mrs. Oscar c. Olson, president of the Legion Auxiliary, will be guest speaker tomorrow morning, her top ic being Organization" Mrs. E. M Policy and Mrs. A. E. Johnstone supervisors, will be present, and all members of the Jr Auxiliary are urged to be in attendance.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-09
cHoroscobe The stars incline
 but do not compel"

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 1888
 After the morning hours sinister planetary influences will be active, according to astrology. Women will be lucky in plans for entertaining and shopping.
 Thrift and foresight should guide housekeepers as they prepare for the holidays. Budgets will be severe ly strained as food prices advance.
 Holiday vacation romances are to be exceedingly numerous as the year draws to a close. Many engage ments of persons of all ages are forecast
 Mars is in threatening aspect and the effect of the vibrations from the planet of war will be felt in domes- tic and business associations. Guar rels. law suits and scandals will be numerous.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of fair success, but strife may be evident in busi- ness dealings It will be most unfor- tunate to speculate.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be intelligent. orderly and reliable. Subjects of this sign of Sagittarius are good students.
 Cesar Franck. composer. was born on this day 1922. Others who have celebrated it as birthday include Daniel Appleton. publisher, 1785; Edward Eggleston. novelist, 1887.
 Copyright, 1938)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-09
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION
 4254-a h}

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA, DIVISION NUMBER ONE, kAT JUNEAU. 4F ETHEL E. HAYNES, Plaintiff, vs THOMAS w. HAYNES, Defendant The President of the United States of America. To the above named defendant, GREETING: You are hereby required to appear in the District Court for the Territory of Alaska, First Division. at Juneau Alaska, within thirty days after the last publication of this summons namely, within thirty days after the 9th day of January, 1889, in case this summons is published, ol within forty days after the date of its service upon you, in case this summons is served upon you person ally, and answer to the complaint of the above named plaintiff on file in the said court in the above en- titled cause.
 The plaintiff in said action de- mandS the following relief: Disso- lution of the bonds of matrimony existing between plaintiff and de- fendant on the grounds of desertion and failure to provide; and for the care, custody and control of the parties two minor children; anc any further relief merited.
 And in the event you fail so tc 1 appear and answer, the plaintiff <. will take judgment against you fol want thereof, and will apply to the court for the relief demanded in hel complaint, and as hereinabove stat ed.
 Witness, the Honorable George F Alexander, Judge of the saie Court, and the seal of said court aereunto affixed, this 9th day ot December, 1938.
 ROBERT E. COUGHLIN,
 Clerk
 By PEGGY D. MCLEOD.
 Deputy
 Howard D. Stabler,
 Plaintiffs Attorney,
 Shattuck Building,
 Juneau, Alaska
 Publication dates, December 9. 16 23, 30, 1938
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-09
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

l. Which is the lightest known wood?
 9. What famous English poet was married three times? 3. How much land is under cul- tivation in the world? 4. When was the Supreme Court of the U. s. first organized, and who was the Chief Justice? 5. What is the capital city of Wales?
 ANSWERS 1. BalSa.
 2. John Milton 1608-74). 3. About one and one-half bil- lion acres.
 4. In 1789; John Jay. 5. It has no capital; it is gov- erned from London.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-09

Neil Gallagher arrived on the Es- tebeth from Hoonah and was to spend the holidays in Juneau with his family.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-09

Try an Empire au-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-09
M o D E R N ETIQUETTE T E
 p.. DoLoxr Y
By Roberta Lee

Q. When writing a letter to a friend, or some social acquaintance, should one ever use the prefix MT, Mrs, or Miss in the signature?
 A. Never. Merely sign, John Mar shall, or Dorothy Allen.
 Q. How may one show reoOgni tion of a friend or acquaintance while in church?
 A. A smile is sufficient. Do not bow or whisper, particularly after the service has started.
 o. Is it all right to place an el- bow on the table while eating?
 A. This is often done, but it is not correct.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-09
ALASkA PIONEERS
 CLAIMED BY DEATH

Clifford "J1m" Lloyd, resident of Alaska since 1895 and for many years citizen of Juneau, died last week at the Pioneers Home in Sitka, ac- cording to word to the Governors office Lloyd entered the Home No- vember of this year.
 Death also claimed Joseph For tune, formerly of Nome, at the Home last week He had been there since 1886.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-09
HOSPITAL NOTES

Willis Albert was admitted to St. Ann's Hospital this morning for sur gical care.
 Mathew Kokesh underwent a minor operation at the Government Hospital this morning.
 William Smith underwent a minor operation at the Government Hos pital today.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-13
THREE BEAUTY PARLORS
NOW IN WEST JEFFERSON

West Jefferson now has three
beauty parlors.
Last week the partnership be-
tween Mrs. B. E. Reeves and Mrs.
Jake Church, of North Wilkesboro,
in the Mayfower Beauty Shoppe
here was dissolved, and the name of
this shoppe,, located upstairs over
The Skyland Post, changed to the
Skyland Beauty Shoppe, with Mrs.
Reeves and Miss Mamie Miller as
owners. A good deal of new equip
ment has been installed in the
shoppe.
The new Mayfower Beauty
Shoppe, of which Mrs Jack Rhodes,
of Warrensville, is owner and man
ager, is located over Faucette's Sc
and 10c store, and will have it's
formal opening today. Right much
new equipment was purchased for
this shoppe.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-13
TRACY TRANSFERRED
TO ROANOKE OFFICE

j. w. Merl Tracy, who has been
senior engineer Inspector foreman
of the federal government on the
Parkway project, 2D1, in the coun-
ty, has been transferred to the
Roanoke office.
AS all of the construction work on
his project had been completed, his
services were needed elsewhere.
John Howard Costinett, who assist
ed Mr.. Tracy, is now in charge of
making the final estimate on the
project. In addition t. Mr. Cost
nett, there are other engineers
working on the eGt;rnaIe.
V. A. Bell senior engineer in
spector foreman for two other
Parkway projects in the county has
not been transferred as yet.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-13
Miss Lane And [.
A. Kirk Married

The New London Presbyterian
church was the scene of a pretty
wedding, which took place on Sat-
urday afternoon, | at 2 o'clock,
when Miss Mabel Louise Lane,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Tyra L.
Lane, of New London, became the
bride of Isaac Albert Kirk, of
Washington, D. c., son of Mrs.
Mary S. Kirk, and the late Pink
ney Kirk, of Nottingham.
Before the ceremony, the organ
lst, Mrs. William J. Sherer, played
several selections lrpror5 Iate to
the occasion, and Mrs. Kelso Mar
rell, formerly Miss Mary Kirk of
New London, friend of the bride,
sang Il Love You Truly" and 20,
Promise Me-" Then to the strains of
the wedding march from Lohen-
grin came the wedding procession.
The bride was lovely in a gown
OF white satin, made in princess
style, with tulle veil, and carried
"a bridal banquet of white roses.
She was given in marriage by her
uncle Brite Carson.
The matron of honor, Mrs. Hen
derson M. Mendenhall, was most
attractive in peacock blue taffeta,
trimmed with old rose velvet. She
carried pink roses.
The ring ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. VIM. Rankin
Huston, pastor of the church.
The bride is a graduate of OK
ford high school, class of 1886, and
has been prominent in Grange,
Sunday school and Christian En-
deavor.
The bridegroom is also a gradu-
ate of Oxford high school, and of
Williamson Trade school.
A reception at the Presbyterian
manse Immediately followed the
wedding. It was attended by the
bridal party, the families of the
bride and bridegroom, and a few
intimate friends.
The bride is the granddaughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. R. Carson, of
Crumpler.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-13
HORSE CREEK NEWS

Mrs. Maggie Wallace, who has
been very i'll for some time, is
improving some now, we are glad
to say.
The successful revival meeting at
Mt. Zion church which was con-
Quoted by Rev. w. w. Hart, closed
Friday.
One of the relief men was slight
ly injured the other day when the
shovel handle he was leaning on
broke, throwing him in the mud.
They are making every effort pos
sible to have stronger handles put
in their tools.
Mr.. Everette Pennington, cham
pion fiddler Of Ashe county and his
band, plan to play on the Grand
Ole Opery' in the near future.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-13
MIR. AND MRS. j. N.
TULBERT ENTERTAIN

Mr.. and Mrs j. N. Tulbert enter
tanned their brothers and families
last Sunday at their beautiful coun-
try home near the town on the
Boone road.
An elaborate four course turkey
dinner was served. Covers were
laid for thirty guests. They were
as follows: MIR. and Mrs. Frank
Reeves, LiaureE Springs; MIR. and
Mrs. c. A. Reeves, DR.. and Mrs.
T. R. Burgess, little Patsy Reeves,
Sparta; Mr.. and Mrs w. B. Reeves,
Whitehead; DR.. and Mrs. B. E.
Reeves, Mr.. and Mrs. John Reeves,
Mr.. and Mrs B. B. GRAPHICAL, Myr-
lie Dean, Elizabeth and Basman
GRAPHICAL, Mr.. and M"~. R. J
Welborn, Mr.. Guy Welborn OF
Wilkesboro, and Mrs. Robinson o.
Charlotte was also an honor guests
on this happy occasion.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-01-13
Obids News

Work on the new Presbyterian
church here is progressing. The
steps have been completed and
some inside work done.
Mrs. Zetta Handy, Miss DeEtte
Crawford, and Miss Vivian Parsons
attended the art class in West jeff
erson Saturday.
Mrs. D. C. Miller and Mr.. L. F.
Miller made business trip to West
Jefferson Saturday.
MIR. C.. L. Mash, who has been
sick for few days, is improving.
Among the weekend guests OF
Mr. and Mrs. ]. c. Crawford were:
Mr. John Latham, Mr.. and Mrs.
Max Bernard and son, all of Debe-
que, Colorado, and Mr.. and Mrs
Joe Crawford and son, of Boone.
Mr.. J. H. Coward attended the
revival at Old Fields, Sunday.