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Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-13
By LOGAN CLENDENING, M. D.

IF YOU lay your hand on some
kind of an object, you can report
that it is hard, sharp and hot. All
these sensations are the result Of
nerve endings in the skin which
carry impulses to the sensory area
of the brain. They all seem to be
mixed up together-that is, you
feel hardness, sharpness and heat
all at the same time, but they can
be ASSOCIATED because heat and
cold spots are entirely separate
from plain feeling.
These heat and cold spots can be
mapped out. On the back of the
hand, for instance, a fine hot needle
point may not be felt at all on one
area of the skin, but within very
short distance will be felt distinctly.
PHYSICIANS Case
A physician in one of our promi-
nent medical schools has described
his own case. He has a cervical rib,
an extra rib in the neck, which
presses on the plexus of nerves
which are distributed through his
arms. AS a result of this, there is
a region in the arm lacking in the
pressure and temperature senses
pertaining to a sense Of pain. Other
cases have been described in which
the pressure sense alone remains,
dissociating the pain and tempera-
ture senses.
There is another difference be-
tween the ordinary nerves of sensa-
ton, which is that there is super
fetal and deep sensibility. In other
words, if all the nerves to given
area of skin are cut, the individuals
will still be able to feel pressure
and movements due to nerves that
are deeper than those in the skin.
Tongue Sensitive
So far as superficial sensation is
concerned, the most sensitive part
of the body is the tip of the tongue.
This, of course, accounts for the
feelings that occur when one has a
sharp tooth or a grain of raspberry
seed inside the mouth. They feel
out of all proportion to their size,
sharpness or hardness. Next comes
the tip of the forefnger, then the
palm, then the bottom Of the feet,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-13

concealed it in her enemy's coat,
sure that no one was looking. She
knew positively that Bob Towne
and Sara Sue Davis had never left
1 the dance floor. And yet-here the
bracelet was brought to her by
debonair Bob Towne himself! How
! much did he know? What could
she do? She couldn't begin to i'm
agine what had happened, and she
dared not ask.
Peaches Pomeroy was literally
sick with apprehension. She trem-
bled in nervous nausea, had to go
to the women's lounge and lie
down, hiding her face in abject
misery, uncertainty, fear.
In high contrast to Peaches
feelings, however, was the bright
ness felt this hour by Sara Sue
Davis.
The lovely young widow had
never in all her life had such an
exciting evening. People had been
so kind to her, so attentive, so
generous with gaiety and fun. End
of football season with its tension
seemed to be happy let-down for
everybody. The costumes were so
gay, the music so enhancing, ro-
nance seemed literally to per-
meate the air.
Romance. Sara Sue dealt in ro-
nance, professionally and per-
sonally. She had devised a clever
way to make living with it, she
who had experienced it herself.
True, one big spot in her heart was
heavy, for Fate had taken a sar-
donic slap at her, allowing her to
be eminently successful guiding
other peoples romances while fail
ing utterly to take care of her
own. She knew, now, the misery of
unrequited love in its worst form.
But this particular evening she had
determined to keep her sadness
hidden even from herself if posi-
BILE; she would dance and laugh and
be gay if she could. It takes strong
nerves thus to bury ones inner
sadness, and hers was the worse
because she could tell it to no one,
sharesS'it with no sympathetic
friend.
It had hurt, at first, to see
Peaches. She had seen them dane
ing early. Her lip had trembled,
not in jealousy, but just in pain,
until she reminded herself that she
must be happy for Thornton's
sake. At least he had what he
wanted-the Pomeroy girl. If that
meant his happiness, then Sara
Sue should be happy for him. With
that unselfish reasoning, the pretty
young widow had tossed her head
back and set out to be gay.
Many friend had been willing,
anxious, to help her in that.
Among them were Don Romero,
Bob Towne and T. ]. Sanders, her
escort. These three had competed
hardest for dances with her. The
formal program that T. ]. had ar
ranged began to be broken during
the evening. People cut in ad lib.
There was much gaiety about it.
1t is better always when a collegi-
ate ball goes its own way, not too
cut and dried, but just impromptu.
Nobody cared what happened.
Sara Sue must have changed part
ners a hundred times, often not
getting more than six or eight
steps before some other admirer
would break in.
I'm going to handcuff you to
me-" Bob Towne threatened once,
when another football man took
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-13
CHAPTER As


PART OF Bob Towne's life, in
deed the better part of it, consisted
of having fun with people. teasing
and playing and continuing sundrJ
pranks. It was one secret of his
popularity. He never had enemies
he liked everybody, or kept his
counsel if he didn't. Even though
he had been definitely. off
Peaches Pomeroy this fall, he had
maintained open fellowship with
her. He would have called it
stupid for anyone to go through
life snubbing an acquaintance,
however good the cause.
Hi, Peaches, old kid" he had
greeted that lady, grinning widely.
IT got you where 1 want you"
Peaches might have known that
meant some sort of teasing. But
Pea ches was already on edge, for
good reason.
For one thing, it was nearly
midnight, and he had not spoken
to her all this evening until now.
That he should eventually come
was pleasant. 1t ticllled her vanity.
Indeed, it was what she had bad
ly wanted-to be singled out by
some handsome man, some hero.
And Bob ToWne was the football
hero of the day, probably of the
season. So, she returned his greet
ing with mingled nervousness and
pleasure.
"How are you, Bob? You were
wonderful this afternoonw
"Yeah, sure, always am. They're
gonna make me governor, then
president, or dictator, just because
I snagged lateral pass. But I'm
talking about you-say, femme see
your bracelet, Peaches. That pretty
diamond one. Will you, hunh ?" He
waited, grinning in devilment.
Instantly her expression froze.
She looked UP at him, feeling her
heart pounding. Her bracelet!
He might have struck her or
jabbed her with a pin-that would
have angered and shocked her
but thus to probe painfully into
the very secret depths of her
soul
"W-what?" She almost croaked
it, so strained was her throat.
'Lemme see that bracelet you
always wear. The one you had on
earlier this EVENING""
A dozen thoughts streamed
through her brain.
Was he joking? What did he
know? Did he really know some
thing, or was his interest genuine,
and pure coincidence? Could he
possibly have seen her hide the
thing in the Davis woman's coat {?
Well, there was but course of
action-she'd have to bluff.
"Ha, ha-a-a, you look green
with fright, old kid, so 1 won't
haunt you any longer. Here it is.
Be more careful with your toys.
Some crook might find it next
time"
He dropped the bracelet into her
lap and was gone. He might have
told her more, but three couples
had crowded up demanding noisily
that he show them his own version
of "The Owl Hop, a speciality
dance more forid than the Big
Apple. He disappeared in the
throng.
Peaches stared at her jewelry in
complete desperation.
Not half an hour ago she had
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-13
PHYSICIANS Deal With PAIN
But DON'T Km01V What 1t Is

Least sensitive is the skin along the
spine and in the middle Of the neck
or back.
The pain sense is the most mys-
ferrous of all. One of the most as
tonishing things is that physicians
constantly are dealing with pain
and yet haven't the slightest idea
as to exactly what it is. They know
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-12-13

DIR. Clendening will answer
questions of general interest
only, and then only through
his column.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-22
JAPAN'S DIFFICULT TASK

There is growing evidence that the Japanese conquest of China is far from actuality despite the many reports of tremendous victories which the Japanese have scored and the extensive inroads they have made into the domain of Chiang Raj Shek
 More recent report emanating from the Orient that the Tokyo high command has outlined five year campaign to pacify North China lends further weight to the belief that the Chinese yet far from 3 beaten race In vast Hopeh Province in the north, for example, the report reveals that the Japanese actually control only B of the 130 districts in the region similar small percentage of control is aso shown in Shansi Shantung and North Honan Provinces Thus while Japan talks of policy in eastern Asia it is evident that whatever policy she may adopt is dependent in large measure on just how successful she finally proves to be in subduing the Chinese in the large Territory she has mapped out for conquest.
 And back of Tokyos struggle for dominance in Asia is one of finances Usually reliable reports from the Orient say that the Japanese people now being taxed to a point where they finding it difficult to pay Cost of maintaining such rule as it now main tains in Manchuria is said to the Japanese gov srnment around sixty million yen a year, aside from the huge sum which is being expended in carrying on the campaign in China
 Small wonder that Tokyo protested vigorously the other day when news out that the United States was planning loan to China. loan to the Chinese government would make it just that much more difficult for Japan to carry on the campaign which is straining her resources to the limit.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-22
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Commissioners Court for the Territory of Alaska, Division Number One.
 Before FELIX GRAY, Commissions CT and ex-officio Probate Judge, Juneau Precinct. In the Matter of the Last Will and Testament and of the Estate of HARRY EDWARD BROWN, De ceased.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned was, on the 7th day of December, 1888, duly appointed executriX of the last will and testament and of the estate of Harry Edward Brown, deceased.
 All persons having claims against the estate of said deceased are re- qaired to present the same with proper vouchers attached, to the undersigned at Juneau, Alaska, within six (6) months from the date of this notice.
 ALICE BROWN,
 Executrix of the Estate of Harry Edward Brown, deceased. First publication, Dec. 8, 1888. Last publication, Dec. 29, 1888.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-22
Studying Monopoly
Cincinnati Enquirer)


 Provided its approach is constructive and not can perform useful public service. It ought also to make a continuous distinction between monopoly which does no measurable damage and that which actually restraints trade and works against economic progress.
 The inquiry was begun with comprehensive sur vey by able experts of the growing concentration of wealth and of corporate control industry Considered as a whole this is unfortunate trend as it has been pointed out here many times But it is squally that artificial restraints on the growth 1f corporate enterprise although they might halt the concentration would have disastrous consequences in other ways
 In broad terms, the problem shall have to face is that of encouraging competition to maintain the type of capitalism Americans believe in. But this must be done in a way that will not punish success, that will not penalze individuals and corporations who by intelligence and enterprise have pushed ahead of competitors
 Eager nearly everyone is to maintain the eco- homie system on a competitive basis, nobody save sheer obstructionsts would attempt to break up the truss'-to compel the dissolution of monopOlistic industries by the punitive power of government merely because those industries very large.
 The monopoly Investigation if used merely to foster and exploit popular hostility to big business, will be a ruinous undertaking But if it is used to throw clear light our economic evolution and the constructive remedies for monopolistc abuses the inquiry be extremely valuable basis for future legislative policy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-22
M o D E R N ETIQUETTE
 By Roberta Leo

c. Should children be permitted to converse with visitors?
 A. Not unless the visitors speak first, and then the child must not be permitted to monopolize the con- versation.
 Q. What should a bridegroom provide for his best man and ushers at a church wedding?
 A. The ties, gloves, and bouton- nieres; and he usually gives a gift of small piece of jewelry to each one
 Q. When carving a turkey should a host ask the guest which piece he prefers?
 A. It is better merely to ask if he prefers light or dark meat. If there is but one turkey, and six guests would request leg, it would be embarrassing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-22
Horoscobe The stors incline
 but do not compel"
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1888

FRIDAY, DECEMBER B, 1888
 Stars smile upon the planet Earth today, according to astrology. It is most favorable for social entertain ments and family reunions. Buoy ancy of spirit, confidence in the future and general good feeling may be prevalent.
 All who read the stars forecast even greater changes in 1889 than those experienced in 1888. Astrolo- gers prophecy upheavalS that hasten the passing of old institutions, GUS toms and traditions They predict for the United States a period of great prominence.
 Neptune is in an aspect fortunate for Americans who will unite in a spirit of true patriotism that will harmonize many factions in politics and many classes in society.
 The stars smile upon the brides of the day Marriages will be many and will be made by persons of all ages.
 A London astrologer prognoSti- cates for the French statesman, M. Daladier, ultimate success, despite wavering political fortunes. He should req h the zenith of his career in 1942, this prophet declares.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of prosperity and happiness. Courtship is fore cast for the young and financial re- wards for their parents.
 Children born on this day may be extremely efficient, and deter mined. Subjects of this sign of Cap ricorn are able to overcome obstacles great and small.
 Sir Richard Arkwright, inventor, was born on this day 1732. Others who have celebrated it as birth day include Joseph Smith, Mormon leader, 1905; Henry Highland Gar net, Negro minister to Liberia, 1915.
 Copyright, 1938)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-22
LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Device is a noun, meaning a contrivance. De- wise is a verb, meaning to contrive, or invent. He devised a device for opening bottles
 Often Mispronounced: Jujitsu. Pronounce oo-jit-soo, both oo's as in too, as in it, accent second syll- able.
 Often Misspelled: Overreach; two r's.
 Synonyms: Fiery, arden, vehe- ment, impetuous, passionate.
 Word Study: "Use word three times and it is yours" Let us ir- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word; Minutely; very particularly or ex- actly. Pronounce the Il as in cube, accent second syllable) "A biogra- phy that is worth writing at all is worth writing minutely. Long fellow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-22
SUMMONS

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA, ;, DIVISION NUMBER ONE, AT JUNEAU
 ALBERT o. CROOKS, Plaintiff, vs. zABETH PHOEB E CROOKS, Defendant.
 TO ELIZABETH PHOEBE CROOKS, Defendant, GREETING: IN THE NAME OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, you are hereby required to appear in the District Court for the Territory of Alaska, First Division, within thirty days after the last publi- cation of this summons, namely within thirty days after the 18th day of January, 1889, in case this summons is published or within forty days after the date of it's service upon you, in case this sum- mons is served upon you person. ally, and answer the complaint of the above named plaintiff on file in the said Court in the above en- titled action.
 The said plaintiff in said action demands the following relief:
 The dissolution of the bonds of matrimony existing between the plaintiff and the defendant at the present time.
 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 his complaint, and as herein above stated.
 Witness, the Honorable George
 F. Alexander, Judge of said
 Court, and the seal of said
 Court, hereunto affixed or
 this 18th day of December
 1888.
 (SeaD
 ROBERT E. COUGHLIN.
 By J. w. LEVERS Publication dates, December Is, g, 29, 1888; January 5, 1889.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-22

Over in British Columbia they are beginning to show concern over the rapidly vanishing beaver Call ing attention to the condition editorialy the Vancou yer Sun has this to say:
 The Beaver is nearing the end of his losing battle
 Too busy in their enemy's interest to pro- tect themselves the vast army has been re- duced to few scattered platoons. It is a bad day for the people of British Columbia. For in a country of rugged topo- graphy the beaver is a vital cog in natures scheme. There were to be mountains. And that meant flood waters potentially destructive in their force. There was to be cultivation in the valleys. So the valleys need protection.
 Therefore nature sent the beaver. He was prolific because his task magnitudnous. He was to build complex system of dams to hold back and convert the flood water from a destructive force to a season-long source of productive moisture
 But man coveted his coat more than vau- ,. ing his everlasting service.
 The cost of those coats is indicated by the hundreds of millions of dollars spent in Aneri- to replace the beavers dams with dams of concrete
 Then there is the extra contingent cost. For too often these concrete dams, after turing settlers into the path of the floods by their seeming security, break.
 So far only the beaver can be relied upon for effective flood control.
  { traders all are dependent the beavers 2 existence. The combined influence of all these should new be used to assure preserva- : ton of their friend and protector and chance 2 10 multiply.
 Tn marked contrast with the picture in Britisl Columbia is the condition in Alaska where intelligen regulation is being enforced. Alaska today has tht Rest beaver marshes on the North American contin snt. Under the present conservation program, tht supply is holding up and has made increase in tn. Rst few years About 15000 beaver skins takel annually in the Territory Each trapper is limited Co 10. Each skin must be sealed and authenticated by Game Commission representative. Alaska vii Eontnue to have beaver for years to come under system of careful management such in effect snd is Alaska beaver which sets the world price ths valuable fur product It is the recognized leader British Columbia can do well to look across tn line and take tip from her Alaska neighbor. Man, of the States already doing it with remarkabl
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-22
ADVOCATES LAND TAX

A recommendation that tax be placed "on the thousands of acres of patented lands held year after year without the Territory deriving any pecuniary benefits" was among the several proposals adopted at regular meeting of the Ketchikan Women's Civic club at a recent Mrs. Basil Fitzwilliam, vice president, presided.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-22
on YEARS AGO LO From THE EMPIRE
DECEMBER 22. 1918

DEOGM MbEfb Zl, lJlo Juneauites who were to spend Christmas day in the National Capital were MT. and Mrs. J. A. Hell lenthal and Attorney General George B. Grigsby, who were to be guests at the George Washington, which is the Washington home of Delegate and Mrs. Charles A. Sul- ger
 Sigurd Wallstedt was to return to Juneau on the City of Seattle, after having spent two months in Los An geles because of i'll health.
 Supervisor of Forests w. G. Weigle and wife returned to Ketchikan from Portland where they had been spending their honeymoon since their marriage which was one month previous.
 In letter from Los Angeles, z. R. Cheney, well known Juneau law yer, stated that he was to return home soon. Mir and Mrs. Cheney and Master John Cheney had been visiting in the States for several months
 Mrs. Clarence Carpenter, who had been seriously ill with Spanish in- fluenza, was improving and was able to be up for short time.
 The King and Winge, of the Ma tional Independent Fisheries Com pany, arrived in Juneau from the halibut banks with full load of fish. The boat was to leave for Se- attle with the cargo
 A. N. Howell and wife arrived in Juneau on the Northwestern and were registered at the Bergman from Aberdeen, Wash.
 John Covich of Chichagof was guest registered at the Gastineau.
 Weather: Highest 33; lowest 31; snow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-22

reader asks information bureau where he can get copy of the Treaty of Versailles. We wouldn't be surprised if he couldn't get the original at very small price now They to be through with it.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-22

degree of success. At the time, Alaska be mindful of the depleted supply across the line and continue it's strong policy of protection for this great the beaver.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-22

A dispatch from Belfast reports stone-throwing attack upon a police station. The Irish apparently are getting back to normalcy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-22
CHRISTMAS DANCE

Monday night in Elks Hall by Am erican Legion Auxiliary. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-22

The English language contains about 7O00oC words: No and 699999 others.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-22

Lillian Hope Layton, 21, Chicago aunkissed bride," is pictured as she was cleared of suspicion in the sui eide of her secret husband, Richard Novick, who she married to spite her parents. She said she married No wick after losing an arm while rid
 ing in his car.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-22
cHpty
 Birthday

The Empire ertendS congrdtutd- tions and best iUiSheS today, her birthday anniDersary 0 tue tollo1U- ing:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-22
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

1. What is "Hobson's choice?
 2. How many wives did King VIII have?
 3. What animal is warned of the approach of danger by birds which perch on its back?
 4. What thickness of ice is con- sidered strong enough to support a man?
 5. What street in New York City is named after the farm of Peter Stuyvesant?
 l. A choice which has no alterna- tive. 3. Six. 3. The rhinoceros. 4. 1la inches.
 5. The bowery, named after "Bouwerie," the Dutch word for farm. Louisiana farmers bought 10000 , bushels of corn for planting in 1888 compared with 5000 bushels the year before "->
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-22

ALAsKANA. By Marie Drake, soc.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-22

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR
 THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA, ai DIVISION NUMBER ONE, AT
 ITTkTEAJT
Evening star., 1938-10-29
Crosby in New Role
At Columbia.

A new Bing Crosby. who can thank
Script Writer Claude Binyon for q
refreshing part and story, is to be
found in Paramount's agreeable Sing
You Sinners" which opened a weeks
stand yesterday at the Columbia. The
creaking vehicle which has served Mr..
Crosby for so long gives way to one
in which he rides as a ne'er-do- well
who is one of the most engaging char
acters in the Crosby career. The good
earthly touch which Mr.. Binyon has
made so peculiarly his own is manifest
in every foot of this comedy with
just enough music in it to keep Crosby
from looking like perfect stranger
to his audience
The chap played by Crosby is q
fellow with a pocket full of dreams
pretty wild dreams If you ask us, the
major one of which is that he Is going
to make fortune with q race horse
for which he traded a well-paying
business. The whole family is brought
practically to the brink of disaster by
the follies of its favorite son, but il
all comes out happily in the end.
Fred MacMurray, Ellen Drew and a
number of other agreeable people make
you think Of Sing You Sinners" as
one of the most pleasant things you
have encountered on y screen in q
long time. J. G.