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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-21
Alaska Wants None of Them

Fairbanks NeWs-Miner)
 This is the law of the Yukon,
 And ever she makes it plain:
 Send not your feeble and foolish
 Send me your strong and your sane-f*f
 You would send me the scum of your
 gutters-
 Go take back your again
 This will be the universal answer of Alaska to the wild proposal of Mayor Frank Hague of New Jersey Mayor Hague would make Alaska a penal colony or asylum for the outcasts of America.
 Keep them in a camp in Alaska away from the American people," burts the Jersey City mayor Away from the American people is rich The m- pication that AlaSkans not Americans is the limit If AaSkans not Americans what they. And they will be found the best that America boast and will resent being swamped by horde of degen- crates or outlaws. If America sent all her criminal class. Alaska would have some 100000 such. But she wants none of them.
 With comparatively criminal class of her own, Alaska will expect the States to take of their own offenders and work out the problems for which they alone are responsible
 Such eXtravagant proposals Mayor Hague offers made time ago by certain members of Congress ignorant of Alaskan condtionS-and happily they elcited response New JerSey-scene of the tragedy and other monStrous offenses- will do well to police and punish her offenders and not fost them on a law abiding commonwealth which knows them not does not want them and re- scnts being made haven for the scum of nation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-21
Liberating the Veterans
(New York World-Telegram)


 Uniformed veterans who have been assem- bed marched and deployed around Journal Square and Pershng Field Jersey City in the service of Mayor Hagues political fortunes should take to heart the Memorial Day address of Maurice Simmons, past com mander of the United Spanish War Veterans in Times Square.
 Shall we permit any public officiale asked Com mander Simmons "contemptuously to brush aside our Constitution a mere scrap of paper?"
 That sentiment could be relied upon for cheers at any convention of veterans. Commander Simmons warned against the acceptance of two feet of rubber hose as the symbol of law and order
 Do the veterans, he demanded, wish to be robed in the mantle of Stalin Hitler and all other yrants who through the ages, have Warred the eternal free spirit of the human mind?"
 The stranger in town well might ask why should Commander Simmons get excited those obviously sound principles, and why should they be repeated here? But after the past weeks of suppression of speech and free assembly in Frank Hagues domain there is enough.
 In the great demonstrations organized by Hagues henchmen to silence his critics, the veterans have been prime item of window dressing, and according to many observers the reference to rubber hose figure of speech. But the veterans thus used to play Hagues game have done no good either to them selves to their country Attentive pondering of Commander Simmons message should help to loosen their political seIvude and them to the patro- tic functions for which they organized.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-21
PERHAPS WE BETTER CAPITALIZE
 ON TT

With 10 days remaining in this mouth, indications appear to be fairly good that June will set some kind of a new record for rain. Back in 9904, the month of June brought total precipitation of 1l50 inches an all time previous record. The Weather Bureau reports yesterday revealed that more than eight inches had fallen here thus far this month. Another three inches will put June 1888 in the new record class.
 In view of the almost total absence of sunshine and the abundance of rainfall might well start pulling for new mark. Ketchikan and Cordova have boasting about their rain for years Instead of worrying about it. maybe better start capitalizng on it and get of those sunburned tourists from the south to come up and enjoy it.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-21
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. C. Gordon

l. Does the Constitution of the U. s. give citizens the right to vote? ?. Who composed the opera "Faust?"
 3. How many pounds are there in a bale of cotton?
 4. What is the meaning of the suffix kill" common in eastern American names?
 5. Where is the original Big Ben" clock located?
 ANSWERS
 l, No; the right is reserved to the States
 2. Charles Francois Gounod, French composer 1313-1893D. 3. The average gross weight is 500 pounds, net weight 478 pounds. 4. "Kill' means creek Dutch). 5. In the tower of the Houses of Parliament, London, Eng.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-21
MAKING THE FOURTH OF JULY
 PARADE

Judging from the plans now being made, Juneau is to have of the best Fourth of July parades and celebrations it has had in a good many years Par ticuiarly the parade which hasn't been much to brag about in recent years promises to be real Independence Day column representative of the city and community.
 The Chamber of Commerce has started the ball rolling by arranging for elaborate float and spon- Soring contest the winner of which will reign as Goddess of Liberty for the day The troops from Chil koot Barracks will be hand and Navy planes from the Sitka naval air base will add color Several other organizations in addition to the Chamber as well as business houses planning floats. It will be fine thing if their plans carry through
 Located are, isolated in comparison with like communities in the States might well make something of the Fourth of July instead of carrying on half-hearted effort We are fortunate in being situated that we can still hold old-fasEioned celebration In the States those kind of observances are almost thing of the past due, primarily to the paved road and the automobile But here in the north still hold them successfully, reyving for young
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-21
Horoscope "The stars incline
 but do not compel"

WEDNESDAY, JUNE g, 1888
 Conflicting planetary aspects are active today, according to astrology. The summer quarter appears to start under favorable direction of the stars
 As the Sun enters Cancer the con- figuration is read as fortunate for the United States and the British Empire between which closer rela- tions will be apparent through the year.
 There will be an access of confi- dence regarding the return of pros perity. Financial policies will be of paramount concern throughout the summer.
 Trade and commerce come under stimulating influences Speculative foresight will assure fortunes to few Americans. Mining should bring unusual success in western states.
 Summer resorts should profit greatly. Desire for rest and recrea- ton will cause increase in travel, especially in automobiles. Railways should have a fairly favorable sea- son.
 The legal profession will profit through increased litigation Civil cases of national and international interest are prognosticated.
 Crime will increase through July and August, it is foretold Many rob- berries will arouse public anxiety and inspire drastic methods of cop ing with lawbreakers and their or ganizationS.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of ups and downs. They should be wise in form ing new associations.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be restless and avid for adventure. These subjects of Can cer are usually sensitive and emo- tional.
 H. Rider Haggard, noted novelist, was born on this day 1856. Others who have celebrated it as a birth day include Evelyn Briggs Baldwin, explorer, 1862; Julian Hawthorne, writer, 1846.
 Copyright, 1936)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-21
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, He brought three men, neither of whom had been there previously g Say, He brought three men, none tor not one) of whom had been there previously"
 Often Mispronounced: Decade. Pronounce dek-ad, as in deck, a as in aid, accent first syllable.
 Often Misspelled: mpoo; shampOoed; shampooing.
 Synonyms: Puzzled, perpleXed, nonplussed, bewildered, discon- certed.
 Word Study Use a word three times and it is yours" Let us in crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day Todays word: Verify; to prove to be true Have you verified these statements?"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-21
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

e. Should a school girl intro duce any of her school mates that she brings to her home, to her father and mother? s9H
 A. Yes, it is the proper thing to do.
 Q. What is the best way to in vite guests to christening?
 A. The invitations may be by in- formal notes or by telephone.
 Q. What does bon jour mean, and how is it pronounced?
 A. It is a French phrase mean ing good day" or good morning. " Pronounce bong zhoor, as in or, % as in too, principal accent on last word
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-21
FILE ARTICLES

Articles of incorporation have been filed with Territorial Auditor by Kings Lake Recreational Camp of Palmer, a non-profit organiza- tion. IncorporatOrs are c. Earl AL brecht, B. J. Bingle, I. M Ander- son, Clyde " King and Carrie Marshall
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-21
20 Years Ago
 From The Empire
JUNE 21, 1918

JUNE NA, lJlo
 recommendation for new school at Eska Creek where 5000 tons of icoal were m med month the good conditions of the schools and good volume of business in all of the towns to the Westward des- pite war conditions, were items ot interest contained in statement from L. D. Henderson, Territorial Commissioner of Education. He had just returned from an inspection trip in that country.
 Since the establishment by the steamship companies and the Gov ernment railroad of low freight rate of $7 per ton on Matanuska potatoes, thirty orders, calling for 26 tons of them had been received ! by farmers of the Anchorage dis trict from coastal towns. Matanuska potatoes, in any quantity were de- ] livered on the dock at any port in Southeast or Southwestern Alaska for $32 a ton.
 A. A. Gabbs, formerly cashier of the First National Bank, and form CT City Assessor and bank examin- CT, died at San Diego. He was survived by his wife and son. He had left Juneau for the south two years previous for his health.
 w. A. c. Baldwin left for the Westward aboard the steamer AL aska to become manager of the Windsor Hotel in Cordova. MT Baldwin had been manager of the Zynda Hotel in Juneau.
 After some time spent in AL askan towns to the Westward, Will liam Jarmen joined his family in Douglas and had accepted posi- tiOn with the Treadwell Company.
 Roy Nolan, who had been vis- iting in Douglas for two days left for Fort Seward on the launch Lotus which carried about 15 new soldiers from Juneau to the Post.
 The Right Reverend Bishop Cri- mont, s. J., had arrived on the Alameda from his hurried trip to the Westward. With him. came the Rev. F'r. Van der Pol, s. J., of Valdez who was to remain in Doug las for short time.
 L. Schulman, fur buyer for Charles Goldstein, had returned to Juneau and was registered at the GaStineau Hotel
 Weather: Highest, 56; lowest, 49 Cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-21

and old the true meaning of the day when America established its independence.
 That parade should be one of the most colorful Juneau has seen in many day if those floats mater- alize in number anticipated.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-21
MERCHANT FROM sITKA

W. P. Mills, Sitka merchant, ar rived in Juneau yesterday by plane and was expecting to return to- night after attending to business matters in Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-21
RETURNING HOME

Miss Minnie Goldssein who has been visiting in Seattle for the past six weeks, is returning to Juneau on the Princess Louise.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-21
H A P P -
 -B I R T H D A Y

The Empire ertendS congratuIa- lions and best aotSleS today, their birthday anniversary, to the tollo1u- ing:
 JUNE 21
 Edward M Williams
 Neal Blanton
 Leroy Johnson
 Vernon Erickson Capt. John M. Clark
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-21

Secretary IckeS will not supply Germany with helium gas which in manner of speaking, leaves that country holding the bag.-New York Sun.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-21

The Chicago woman who shot her husband in the neck has been rewarded with $650 a week alimony A bulls-eye hit couldn't have been profitable
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-21

According to cable dispatches, Ceylonese is ex- sting diet of grass. Is it growing in the streets over there too?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-21

The La Toilette boys, Phil and Bob, have thrown out the first ball in the next presidential campagn New York Sun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-23
JOE LOUIS HAS
 WEIGHT BENEFIT
Mann Nervous at Weigh= ing-in Ceremony in Gar=
 den This Morning

New York, Feb. g - (UP) - Joe Louis held a weight advantage of 6 1-2 pounds over Nathan Mann when they were examined today for their world heavyweight champion ship prize fight tonight. The cham pion weighed 200 and Mann 193 1-2
 Louis weighed three pounds more than he did for his first title defense against Tommy Farr last autumn, and three pounds less than he had expected to weigh. Mann was more than three pounds over his expected weight of 190.
 The weigh-in was conducted at Madison Square Garden, scene of the fight.
 Louis and Mann shook hands be- fore the weigh-in, but did not talk.
 pr. William Walker, state athletic commission physician, reported both men in good condition but said that Mann was extrSmely nervous. His blood pressure was high and his pulse beat fast. Louis was quite nor- nal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-23
TRUCK, TRAIN IN
 FATAL COLLISION
Driver of Auto Killed-Hal Kemps Band Members
 Are Hurt

Worth, H., Feb. 23.-UP) An icy pavement was blamed by police today for grade crossing crash of a truck and a fast St. Louis-Chi- cago passenger train in which one man was killed and 30 persons in- jured.
 All of the cars of the train-three Pullmans, a coach, diner and bag gage car-left the tracks, tore up 200 feet of roadbed and toppled over at an angle of 45 degrees in ditch.
 Approximately 100 passengers on the train were shaken up by the impact.
 Frank Gregson, 40, Chicago, driver of the truck. was killed. The in jured included seven members of Hal Kemp's orchestra, en route from an engagement at St. Louis Univer- sity to resume their engagement at a Chicago hotel
 Maxine Gray, g, Shreveport, La, vocalist, who suffered head and back injuries, and Bruce Milligan. 26, Boston, Mass, tromboniSt, with in ternal injuries, were taken to Chi cago hospital. The others had only slight injuries and were able to to join uninjured members of the band for a performance last night.
 Train officials said most of the in jured were given minor emergency treatment and then dismissed from hospitals. About 15 remained.
 Gregson's truck was demolished.
 The crossing is protected by fash CT signals. Witnesses told police Gregson apparently applied the brakes at the last moment but the machine Skidded and stalled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-23
s24,500 ASKED
 IN FIVE SUITS
Dr.. John Foster Defendant in All-AutO Alleged to
 Have Caused Accident

Dr. John H. Foster of this city and Middlebury, was named defend- ant in five suits totalling damages of $24,5O0, filed in the court of common pleas today. Four of the plaintiffs are minors, and all were occupants of an automobile which crashed into telegraph pole on North Elm street, December 31, 1887.
 The suit is uncommon, in that the defendants car did not actually figure in the accident, but is alleged to have forced the plaintiffs driver to swerve from his regular course, strike the pole. Attorney Francis Summa appears for the plaintiffs.
 John Giorgi. a minor, seeks dam ages of $15,000 in an action filed through his father, Pic Giorgi. He alleges serious injuries as result of the accident. The accident occurred at 90 North Elm street, at 6:15 D. m., as the plaintiffs car was pro- ceeding north and the defendant was driving south.
 Complaints 1n the other four ac- tions are similar to that of Giorgi. Frank Davino, driver of the car seeks $1 900 for personal injuries and damages to his car. Joseph Lango, through his mother, Margaret Lango, seeks damages of $3,000; Louis Lango, also through his moth CT, seeks $4,000; and Salvatore Ca- ruso, through his mother, Louise Caruso, seeks damages of $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-23
2 SUSPECTS HELD
 IN EXILE DEATH
Robbery May Have Been Motive for Staying of Dr
 Max B. Sammett

Chicago, Feb. 23-CUP)-Two rob- bery suspects were questioned today about the staying of pr. Max Bern hard Sammett, A, German political exile.
 Terrence Monahan, g, and Ray Miller, 35, were arrested last night while attempting 10 hold up George Pilat, 31. The attempted robbery oc- cured only a few blocks from the abandoned residence where Sam mett's body was found Sunday.
 The development weakened an earlier theory that the murder may have resulted from a political mo- tive, out police continued to study a half ton of records found in SaLl- mett'S room for evidence of anti Nazi affiliations. He had told friends he left Germany because of the an- ti-Semitic campaign.
 Monahan and Miller carried .32 caliber pistols, similar to the one with which Sammett was killed. The guns were to be tested by ballistic experts.
 Previous victims of robberies, po- lice believe had been committed by the suspects, said they had been talk en to abandoned buildings and tied up.
 Police theorized that Sammett also may have been robbery vic tim and was killed when he resisted. The fright of the slayerS and the need to dispose of the body quickly was suggested as reasons why his money and jewelry were not taken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-23
JAPAN RECALLS THREE GENERALS
All Were Stationed in Areas Where U. s. PrO=
 tests Had Arisen
By JOHN R. MORRIS

 Shanghai, Feb. 23-CUP)-Japan has recalled to Tokio three of the highest officers of her entire military force in China, 1t was disclosed to- day-men who had been the conn., manderS in areas where conduct of Japanese troops had brought United States protests.
 Gen. Iwane MatSui, commander in chief of the Shanghai area; Lieut.. Gen. Prince Yasuhiko ~Asaka, com- mander in chief of the Nanking area and Lieut.. Gen. Heisuke Yanagawa, commander in chief of the Hangrow area, are the officers affected.
 The recall of Gen. MatSui was known previously. He left Shanghai Monday. replaced by Gen. Shunroku Hata, inspector general of military education of the Japanese army.
 But announcement came today, from Japanese military headquar- ters, that Prince Asaka and Gen. Yanagawa also had been recalled from their posts.
 Gen. Matsui, the Shanghai area commander in chieI and, in a sense, the supreme Japanese commander in all central China, had authority over the Japanese troops who cap- tured Ranking. Prince Asaka was the commander on the spot at Nan king. Gen. Yanagawa was comman- der in chief of the entire Hangchow area, southwest of Shanghai, as commander of the Hangchow Bay landing force.
 It was against incidents at Man. king and Hangchow that the Unit ed States protested strongly in note to the Japanese government January IT. The Japanese, in a long reply February 12, announced that instructions had been sent to every Japanese unit in China to respect the United States flag; tha- a high officer had been sent from Tokio
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-23
NIGHT CLUB SHOW
 ENDS IN PANIC
Two Patrons Become Ban= dits-HOld Up, Kill
 Proprietor

Hollywood, Feb. 23-(UP)-Two robbers caused a panic during a night club floor show early today by whipping out guns, cowing 50 patrons. and shooting the proprietor to death because he produced his money too slowly.
 Harold A. Thompson, 38, was shot through the heart as he stood be- hind the bar of his night club on Northwestern avenue.
 The young bandits posed as pa irons and had had several drinks while the floor show was in progress. They appeared intoxicated or un- der the influence of drugs.
 AS a singer ended the show with a comic song. the pair showed their revolverS. One threatened the crowd. The other ordered Thomp- son to open the cash register and when the club owner did not move fast enough, he fired point blank.
 Forcing waiter to hand over ap- proximately $100 from the till, they ran out after warning the patrons to "stay where you are, or we'll blast hell out of you"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-23
15 NEW BREMEN WILL BE NAMED
Reliable Information In= dicates Appointments
 to Be Made Shortly

The first appointments to the fire department in more than eight years will be mad= at the next meeting of the board of fire commissioners, The Democrat learned from re- liable source today. At least 15. and perhaps IT, men will be named pri- yates in the department.
 A special meeting of the fire board may be held soon to make the ap- pointments. At the same time the board will vote to purchase a new aerial truck for the department at a cost of approximately $l8,000. The 1888 fire department budget includes an item for such purchase.
 Promotions in the department long expected, will probably be de- layed for time. The post of deputy chief is still open, and there are vacancies in several other ranking positions. in the department.
 The new appointments will make possible a wholesale shift of person. nel which it is reported has been under consideration for some time by Chief Thos. F. Cavanaugh. Every engine house i'll the city will be af- fected by the shifts, with some men to be transferred from stations where they have worked for many years.
 Not one appointment to the fire department has been made during the administration of Mayor Frank Hayes. There have, however, been a number of deaths, reSignations and retirements in the department and at present it is under-manned The new appointments will bring the fire-fighting force up to it's normal number of men.
 The last appointments to the de- partment were made Sept, Is, 1929 when 10 men were given posts as privates. In the six years before that date, there were only 10 new firemen named. A majority of the present members were appointed ir the years between 1918 and 1923.
 There are several hundred names on the list of applicants for ap- pointments. Reports of prospective appointments in recent months have had members of the fire board be- sieged by job-seekers.
 It is understood that the fire board has already informally agreed on the appointees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-23

For, in spite of the presence of Benjamin E. Harwood. new general of COP. in place of the late J. Henry Roraback, it was Young Republican night and the "old guard, as represented by such po- tent personalities as Arthur M. Brown, candidate for governor in 1886, Major John Buckley, Noah H. Swayne, House leader, did not att tend to hear Dr. Glenn Frank, na- tional policy committee chairman, discuss the general theme of the nations condition.
 Only Newspaper Talk
 It was a night which found Ma tional Committeeman Samuel F.. Pryor, Jr., close ally of MT. Bradley, remarking in special interview that the "factionalism" seems pres- ently as splitting Republican ranks in Connecticut, twas found only in the newspapers" This, although the speeches were Young Republican in tenor, careful speeches with caution lest offense result, taking precedence to any real policy for the future, this fall and two years from then.
 J. Warren Upson, Waterbury Re- publican town chairman, Controller Sherwood L. Rowland, Publisher William J. Pape, were given the praise of the approximately 460 per- sons there in what appeared to be an invitation to play on the side Of the Young Republicans of Brad ley and Pryor from now-until. Then, by the proxy of MT. Pape, who drew laughter by his reference to the current investigation of Water bury's financial affairs, the Water bury Good Government Association was asked to join the ranks.
 Miss Byrne Spills" It
 Chairman Harwood, suave, ap- parently willing to overlook the fac- tional aspect of the affair, indulged only in generalitieS. Former Gov ernor John H. Trllmbull, perhaps most prominent of the one-time old guard Republicans to attend, had place at the head table. But it was the state committee vice-chairman, Miss Katherine Byrne, who made evident some part of the changing sentiment of some of the old guard when she urged that the terms, old
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