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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-20
In The Middle
from Alaska
Cleveland Plain Dealer)

San Francisco, plagued in the past by much labor strife finds itself threatened with major business te-up primarily the result of a bitter AFI- CIO rivalry
 few years ago the city at the Golden Gate was the scene of vivid and bloody labor troubles arising out of the strikes of transportation workers This was before CIO came along
 Some employers welcomed the rift in the ranks of unionism. They saw it as an opportunity to play one side against the other The result the Pacific coast however has been just the opposite Each labor group has seemingly sriVen to outdo the other. This leaves the general public in the middle, innocent victim of battle in which it has part. It wants peace but does not get it.
 The present situation is a tangled complication of strike threats and what amounts a lockout by the warehouse employers who comprise the Associa- tion of San Francisco Distributors
 The association seeks a new master contract with the CIO Warehousemens Union to run until 194O thus removing the possibility of tie-up next year during the Golden Gate Exposition It has rejected the unions latest peace proposal But the union leaders do not want strike at this time They assert the aim of the warehouse employers is to weaken the union. somewhat similar situation exists in the retail trades where the Department Store Union an AFL affiliate threatens strike.
 Meanwhile a hot cargo of school supplies loaded at strike-bound plant, is being shunted from ware house to warehouse whose union employees refuse to touch it because they claim it loaded by non- union men. Schools have been opened and the sup plies are needed but the freight still rolling
 It IS impossible for outsider to decide who is to blame for San Francisco's mudde But it is plain that the normal life of a great city is jeopardzed because of strife which seems as futile as it is de- structive.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-20
The SOurdOughs Assemble
CReno Evening Gazette)

(Reno Evening Gazette)
 The sourdoughs got together at Portland Ore. the other day and swapped yarns about what hap pened in the Klondike in the days when gold abounded, eggs were dollar apiece and whisky was fifteen dollars a bottle.
 Prices have been high in "the states" since that day and doubtless the od-timers in Alaska stood by in mute respect at the price of sugar and other modties during the World War so some of the sting taken of the stories they told of the high cost of living while the gold rush But they got unaoyed pleasure out of telling about the sucker claims that were unloaded on unsuspecting arrivals from home during the good old days when sometimes the joke backfired.
 The captain of a schooner piled up his ship on the rocks Nome and traded it for allegedly worthless claim which he failed to investigate for weeks When he did he scooped up nuggets sufficient to fill his pockets in few hours With better tools he took out $50O00 in twenty-four hours the story goes and his mine eventually paid S2 100000 Another newcomer was hailed with delight when he brought two bottles of whisky into a mining camp and was induced to exchange it for somebody's abandoned shaft which yielded him a million. Two other new arrivals according to one yarn, parted with the last of slender store of cash for handful of provisions and went to look over a claim someone had given them. They returned in five hours and bought out the local store-twenty sacks of flour at $25 sack and other commodities in proportion They had picked up nuggets to the value of S1500O in that time.
 The sourdoughs vouch for these tall stories even though they admit that such happenings were few and far between and that most sucker" claims were worthless But their yarns brought back memories of an interesting period in American history when nation went mad over the fabulous wealth reported from Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-20
Takes Up Art But
 Won't Paint Vases

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Sept. 20.-When farmer Francis Bender, 75, was a boy he wanted to be an artist.
 But he couldn't do much toward reaching his goal because, as, he puts it, teacher would make you stand in front of the class if you so much as drew picture on your slate.n filu So he grew up to be farmer
 Now retired, he has taken up art for pleasure and relaxation
 He has his own ideas about draw ing which even his art teacher can't change. When a display of vases was arranged for some work in still life sketches he said:
 T don't want to paint that I want to paint a horse
 Beauty is where you find it. Farm life is familiar to me and I find beauty in a horse, a COW, a granary and even pig pen
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-20
Iu,alIi,MODERNa# 
 By Roberta Lee

70. When are wedding gifts sent?
 A. Usually twoi weeks or ten days before the date of the wed- ding, so that the bride may have time to acknowledge them.
 Q. What is the proper kind of handshake?
 A. The proper handshake is brief, but should have a feeling of warmth and strength in the clasp. One should at the same time look at the person whose hand one takes.
 Q. When one is going to give a small unceremonious dinner for sev- eral intimate friends, what form Of invitation should be used?
 A. These invitations should be in the form of general correspon- dence, brief personal notes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-20
WHAT HITLER GETS IN ABSORBING
 CZECH0SLOVAKIA

Once again it appears that Adolf Hitler has bluffed European nations successfully and prepared to move ahead to make Germany the dominant power of central Europe.
 Sacrificing little Czechoslovakia on the altar of peace, Great Britain and France, who have been doing most of the fist-shaking against the German strong man demonstrate again that they are afraid, not so much Hitler perhaps but what might result from another open conflict such as that of twenty years ago. Better they appear to argue that Hitler be given control over one small nation in Europe than to start war At any rate better for their own people.
 So it appears that Czechoslovakia will soon be entirely under German rule, unless of course. the Czechs want to commit suicide by attempting to defend themselves from invasion singe-handed which is the only interpretation apparent in news dis Da ,ches as Great Britain and then France and even Russia, withdraw support And this is what MT. Hitler will be getting for out-bluffing the European diplomats:
 Czechoslovakia is country of 54,250 square miles. It has a population of l4729536. according to the 193O census. of which number 3231O8 are Germans. There are 9756604 Czechs and the balance of the population is made up of Magyars, Ruthenians, Jews and Poles The little republic is located in the heart of central Europe and is about the size of the state of Illinois. It is bounded by Germany, Poland, Rou- mania Austria and Hungary. It's extreme length from east to west is 600 miles and it's width varies from 50 to 100 miles.
 Czechoslovakia is the realization of dream that has lived fer centures-restoration of the ancient kingdom of Bohemia. In fact the country unites the territory of Bohemia Moraya part of Siesa, So vakia and Carpaho-Russinia It is one of the richest agricultural states in Europe, it's forest cover 448 acres 32 percent of the total area and it's mineral wealth great producing large quanti- ties of coal iron and steel It's live stock shows over 650000 horses, than four million cattle a million goats, half million sheep and nearly three million swine. It has 11744 factories which produce textiles glass imitation precious stones foodstuffs furniture machinery paper and chemicals.
 The term Czechosovakia refers to two national groups of inhabitants the Czechs and the Slovaks both distinct branches of Sav origin
 The beginning of the independent kingdom of Bohemia in Central Europe reaches to the fifth cen tury In 1926, the Habsburgs were elected to the throne of Bohemia, which thus became united through common dynasty to Austria and Hungary. Religi- persecution in the 17th century led to unsuccess ful rebelions and to the loss of independence The persecution of the Czechs by the Habsbgs left great bitterness.
 Czechosovakia came into its present form in 1918, the breakup of the Austro- Hungarian empire fol- lowing the World War The constitution of the re- public adopted by the National Assembly in 1920 providing for National Assembly with legis- latye authority the whole country, Carpathian Russna to have autonomy. The Assembly elected
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-20
Horoscope "The stars incline
 but do not cOmpel'

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 21. 1888
 After the early morning hour advertising comes under a benefiC aspect. It is an suspicious sway ,fol selling.
 Autumn trade should be good Merchants will profit. New fashion: will help modistes and designers as well as manpfacturers Isof dress goods. sts
 Despite unefnployment there may be shortage of trained and expert artisans and mechanics this au- tumn. Labor leaders will confront new problems.
 This is more favorable rule ot the stars for signing contracts thar for launching new projects! Oil sanc mineral deposits will be discovered stimulating new veritures in Sthc world of finance. s
 Marked changes in government policies in the United States are to be accepted as needed reforms instrumental in establishing new standards of living and business the seers declare.
 Although this is a period of revo- lution the United States will attain foremost position through econom- ic upheavals rather than bloodshed, astrologers declare.
 Investigations of public institu- tions and insistent demands for wise and economic administration will be widespread as the year closes.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of good for tune and advancement. Great op- portunities may be expected by many men and women.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be talented and deter mined to make the best of their gifts. As they are on the cusp they partake of Virgo and Libra charac- teristics.
 Henry L. Stimson, statesman, was born on this day 1867 Others who have celebrated it as birthday include John L. Macadam, engineer, 1756: Clarence c. Dill, United States Senator, 1884
 Copyright, 1938)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-20

by universal sufferage and with proportional repre- Sentaton. is composed of Chamber of Deputies with 300 members and a Senate with 150 members, both in joint session eectng the President of the Repub- lie for seven-year term.
 That briefly, is the little republic which is now being sacrificed for peace The present demands of Hitler, which have been met by Britain and France, are only for that area next to the German border known the Sudeten area, but he wants economic control the rest of the country which means that shortly it will be absorbed as part of Germany.
 Ultimately some nation will halt Hitlers march power but it is evident that the memories of the last war are yet too fresh to permit those nations which participated to enter open conflict
 The opposite of sincerity, we imagine, is a Euro pean diplomat in action.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-20
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Say, He is the younger of the two brothers, !" or, He is the youngest of the three Cor more) brothers
 Often Mispronounced: Grovel. Pronounce the as in of.
 Often Misspelled: Abattoir; one b, two Us.
 Synonyms: Development, growth, outgrowth, expansion, evolution.
 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: Addicted; given up or over (to 6 practice). T take it to be a princi- pal of life, not to be too much ad- dicted to any one thing ."-Terence.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-20
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

l. What proportion of it's income does the average American family spend for food?
 2. At the Battle of Quebec in 1759, in which the French were con- manded by Montcalm, who was the British general?
 3. What are the five great races of mankind?
 4. How many bones are there in the human body?
 5. What country has as a part of its coat-of- a rake and a shovel?
 ANSWERS l. ne-third
 2. Wolfe.
 3. Caucasian, Mongolian, Negro Malayan, and American Indian. 4. Two hundred and fourteen. 5. Panama
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-20
20 Years Ago
 From The Empire

SEPTEMBER 20, 1918
 The MD.C., a club of the high school boys, gave the first dance of the season in the high school gymnasium. The faculty and stu dents of the high school were the guests of the club.
 Mrs. C.. E. Davidson and children who had been spending several months in California, returned to Juneau on the Princess Sophia.
 B. M. Hall, keeper of the Five Fingers Light Station, was regis tered at the Gastineau Hotel.
 William, C. Freeburn, Assistant Superintendent of the Chichagoff mine. was in Juneau and was stay ing at the. Gastineau Hotel
 Mrs. James J. .Connors, Miss Lil- lian Collins, and James Connors Jr., left on the Princess Sophia for the south to visit Mrs. Connors' son, J. A. Collins, who was stationed at the Bremerton Navy Yard.
 Highest 43; lowest 39; cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-20
Mrs. Knight Is Aid Hostess Tomorrow

Members of the Methodist Ladies' Aid are urged to attend the meet ing of the organization tomorrow afternoon between the hours of ? and o'clock, at the parsonage of the church, with Mrs. George E. Knight acting as hostess for the day.
 Election of officers will take place at the meeting, and announcement was also made extending an invi- tation to all ladies, regardless of denomination who desire to join the Aid, to be present for the gath ering tomorrow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-20
DEMURRER OVERRULED
 IN CONDEMNATION. SUIT

Judge Simon Hellenthal has over ruled the demurrer in the Seward condemnation suit re Bear Noun tain Tunnel.
 The suit is for the purpose of securing righ-of way for tunnel across certain ground above the town of Seward, the town desiring to build a tunnel to carry off pre- valent flood waters.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-20

Try an Empire ad.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-20

Empire classifieds pay.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-20
H A P P -
 B I R T Fl D A Y

The Empire ertends congratula- lions and best 1Dishes today, their birthday anniUerSary, to the foy,oD- ing:
 SEPTEMBER 20 Mrs. Alma Hendrickson
 Severt Jackson
 Peter Pappas
 Francis E. McMahon
 Harold Magority
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-20
States Vary Their
 Styles Of Stills

HOUSTON, Sept. 20. Federal Judge Charles B. Kennamer of Birmingham, Ala. says the moon- sinners of Alabama and Texas have different ideas as to the best place to secrete a still.
 Tn Alabama, he explains, they operate the stills in the moun- tains. In Texas you find them in private residences. To me it is a novel situation when you find such things in a home"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-09-20

lot of California voters are confident that their $50 every Thursday plan is going Now let's see what Florida promise.
The Washington times., 1938-08-08
U. S. TRACKMEN
BEAT GERMANY

DORTMUND, Germany, Aug.
8.-The United States track and
field team touring Europe marched
VIGOROUSLY on its way with an 8
to 4 victory over the German
athletes in Sundays meet.
Mozel Ellerbee, of Tuskegee
Institute, of Alabama, started the
Americans or their way with a
victory in the 100-meter dash in
104. Clyde Jeffrey, of Riverside
Cal, Junior College took the 200.
meter in 21.1.
The first event to be won by the
Germans came in the 400-meter
run which was captured by Rudi
Harbig, in At seconds flat. The
United States came back to take
the 800-meter event with John
Marion, o; Prairie View Teachers,
doing the distance in 1881.
The 1,5OO-meter event fell to
Wayne RideUut. of North Texas
State Teachers College. His time
was 1868.
The Washington times., 1938-08-08
Defender
Jean Tenney, of Nd.
Archery FdUOrite

Jean Tenney, 23-year-old Camp
Springs, Md. girl is in San Fran
cisco, Cal, to defend her title as
the National Ladies Archery cham
pion in a tournament starting
today.
She is to meet, among others,
three former holders of the cham
pionship. Her most feared rival
is expected to be Gladys HANNA
OF Los Angeles. who won the title
in 1896. Serious competition is
also likely from Ioda Hanchette,
of Los Angeles and Beatrice Hodg.
son, Of San Pedro.
Only in her fourth year OF
archery, Miss Tenney has made
unusual practice scores in prepare
ton for the defense of her title
Recently she scored an American
round Of 693, which betters the
National Associations women''
tournament record by So points.
The Washington times., 1938-08-08

Just about leave Pete Blong slate which had
rubbed down to 1l Hunt did Pete favor betting him $500
That's all week Mr. Hunts ahead juicy 100000
and that's no idle
There plenty debate which is the better Speedster-
Thngumabob Ell Chico Latter ncanned it, eqlalng
the record Jockey Wall slapped him few times but only
kidding They the Sanford Thursday the Grand
Union week from Saturday. OF they'll clash the
Hopeful. Remember the Sanford? the stake which
Man oWar met his lone defeat by Upset
Despite the ban the plush gambling paors tin horn ouhe
opened small joint here taking bets horses
few dngy dice tables walked in and said Hey,
you taking awful chance doing this?"
The back headquarters to check if the
ego" had been given When he returned the place had quietly
folded
Poor Mickey COchrne He the most loyal the best beloved
and the hardest working know. When a like
Mickey gets fired don't know what to think.
There thing Mickey that
helmets his when
Had Mickey of the protectors he'd probably still
catching today and his Tigers would right there.
President Hardge's at night baseball
yellow ball and agitation rubber spikes
All know that the MI
And the fans love them.
Johnny Allen and Bob Feer picked nice spots
they? Nomination for Don Budges Riggs
The Washington times., 1938-08-08
H|LLSDALE NEAR
COLORED TITLE

Hillsdale baseball team is today
being hailed as the semi-pro col.
ored champions, following a twin
victory at Griffith Stadium yes.
terday.
In the opening game the Black
Sox were defeated 13 to / and in
the second game, they stopped the
Black Senators, 8 to 2.
Bland let the Black Sox down
with five hits, with every member
of the Hillsdale batting order get.
ting at least one safety.
Berry's hurting featured the sec
ond game as did a spectacular
one-handed leap over second base
by White to field a ball with his
back to it.
The Washington times., 1938-08-08
GRAHAM PAGES
JUNIOR GOLFERS
BY Lillian RIXEY

George Graham, who learned
the fundamentals of golf under
the direction Of his father who
manages the course at Rock Greek
Park, led the early contestants in
the District junior public links
championship at the end of 18
holes over East Potomac Park to-
day. Graham completed the first
round of the 36-hole medal test in
39-42 for a total of 81 strokes.
j. G. Cough, seven strokes be-
hind Graham, was second among
the early contestants who turned
in cards for the 18 holes. His card
showed 46-42 for an 88. Then
came George Gallagher with So
1896, and w. Altemus with 49,
81 for 102. Walter Ates was next
with 61-56-107.
Graham'S lead was threatened
by Bill Leapley who turned the
first nine of his opening 18 hoIes
in 80, playing steady, if not bril-
liant golf. Charles Alexander and
Donald Sullivan reached the turn
in 40 strokes and Bob Brown had
a Al.
The course was in good condi-
tion after a busy weekend, and
the green's were fast and fairly
true.
The Washington times., 1938-08-08
Topers Off
Ferebee Cuts DOIUn
To IS Holes a Day

CHICAGO, Aug. 8 Q.N.S).
With 1913 holes of golf behind him
for the weekend, J. Smith Fere-
bee traced a reluctant path back
to his LaSalle Street brokerage
office today.
The 31-year old enthusiast who
won a Virginia farm and several
thousand dollars Friday by play,
ing 144 holes between Dawn and
dark eased off with a single round
of 18 Saturday and then spent
the day on the links yesterday
with another SO holes. He shot a
neat 81 in the morning and
teamed up in a mixed foursome in
the afternoon
The sudden fame he won with
his feat FRIDAY still pursued Fere-
bee. OpporJunistic city officials
plan a heros parade for him at
lunch hour tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1938-08-08
Cumberland Entries

FOR TOMOROW
FIRST RACE-Two-year-old claim
ing; purse. $4OO; about furlongs.
In the Red.....105 sure Miss. ...1l3
Red Wings. .10SI Heromiss ..... los
Vendors Lien. .11S Gimpey ........I199 19S
xL'Envoi ......103I Adhelmar .....114
Also eligible:
Maying ........1OSlaLena Girl Loo. 116
Flag Eta. .... l16laMiss Green. Ills
aFaulConer entry.
SECOND RACE-Three- -year-olds and
upward; claiming; purse, $500; about
6k furlongs.
xAnywoman ...1O2I 2IaTractable .... III
Miss symphony 1O9 Star Turn ......1I2
Also eligible
xPhiltgal ...... 80 9IRaidla .......1I II
GG.ds% fs2e Of 5oy Ksy III Rnn1Hs XII csp
w. Watts-Zindorf entry,
THIRD RACE-Three-year-old and
upward; claiming; purse, $500; about
six and half furlongs.
xHappy Host. 112 Goodwine .'... IOS
xSaliy Quick. -. 1o4i ask O'Clock 100
xDisown .......1O4L 4LcDepnard ......lll
Sylvia G. ......112l xNo Fair..... VI
Also eligible
Irish Vote ....111I xMirmiss 49,. 10l
aQuick Talk I'LL xcXmas Carol. ~
Black Brigade III Indiana .......l lOt
(aStewart-ko kolseth. cSimpson entry.)
| FOURTH RACE-Three-year-old ana
upward; claiming; $4OO; about on 1ur-
| longs.
My Colors .....11SI Star Mint ..... .1OI
xldylic ".".'.1OSl Miss HoiiyWoou' yr' iOi ~
Happy Hostess .10S Inactive Ivy
FIFTH RACE - Thpee-year-olds ano
upward; City of Cumberland Purse
purse, $500: about furlOngs.
Cash Cargo 1O7lxWashoe Valley -;
Ladys Favor ...111lCaidon ~:
Pickering .....111IPatsey Begone ..!0'
xNay Nay ..... .1O6l Ruth Lerner '.''lV'
Also eligible: an
Never Home 1OsIWanted :,;'..''1OO:
xTitian Kiddie 1O4l Brain Child ....lO.
Sparkling 1O2lMama's Boy -. 10
| SIXTH RACE-Three-year-old and up
ward: claiming; $500; about lis miles
Penway .......11SlTurkis Brand ~,
aMiss Epe lib xSecret Hote 10y,
: aJusta Giro ....111lHappy Road '''II'
Justa Flight ...115I xCora Kay .'...1O'
Also eligible oo
Claiming ,.....113American Belle 1OS
SEVENTH RACE-Four-year-ol an'
upward; claiming; purse, $500; abou
l 1-16 miles.
Early Broom ...1OS xJimmy D. .....10
Justa Pilgrim .1O6 xTuleyries star 10
xVal X. lO6 Sea Finn ..''''.ll
xaI.ittle wackie 1O6 xDay Letter I'LL
xKrakaota .....111lCanynge .......1l
Huppy ..,.....1ll Hustle Home 10
: Flagstick ......111l xaLucky Turn 10
aStrother-Arthur entry.
' EIGHTH RACE Substitute Race)-
Four-year-olds and upward; claiming g
purse, $400; about I lis.
Dunair .........1l1l Petee Lad. II
xSweepemup ,..1O6 Helen Bah. zee. 10
Spotless ......1O6 xTaranto ....s.. 10
Goat Tails .....11i aGaylass ...sss.11
Also eligible
steepee ........1OsI Early Call. ....11
Pretty Lass. los Brooke Herod IL
aMourar entry.