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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-21

gratifying It is today. for instance fourteen times as safe to fly on an airline it ten years ago. The airlines last year flew twelve million miles to each fatal accident
 Plainly a sound technical and economic founda- ton for civil aviation has been laid But the achieve ments of the past in laying that foundation may well be dwarfed by the prospects of the future They prospects to which the young, emerging from educa- tional institutions, should be attracted in many lines Think of the territory which confronted the first aeronautical designers. Men have been building ships for thousands of years. But their experience of little use to the aeronautical de sgners Your marine architect could start with rea- sonable enlargement and development of the first hollow log He could add little material here, take off a little there and produce something that would at least float Unless your aeronautical de- signer unmistakably right the first time he highly unlikely to know how and where he made his mistake He has had to overhaul the entire science of analysis and design.
 We shave had, for instance until recently almost knowledge of the physical properties of the upper air Only astronomers needed such knowledge Now we must have immediate and complete acquaintance with the farthermost reaches of atmosphere. We may soon be travelling through it.
 50 it went in radio, instruments sound -proofng- medicine All of these sciences must be ncreas- ngly applied to categories entirely to human
 
 midde-aged can well remember how hard it to believe that the Wright Brothers had made practical something that from Daedalus to Darius Green had been generally considered the of the crack pot alone Now that it has become practical genera ton has barely scratched the surface of these scien tific applications.
 Aviation radio presents infinite possibilities. There not for instance, anywhere near enough radio channels available for all the aviation put it to with the instruments now in hand. Many phases of airplane operation could be tremendously advanced by the development of radio facility other
 The instruments have not yet been devised by which to study some of our problems in physics and mechanics, dynamics and combustion.
 Mechanical movement in aviation is already eX- ceedng the speed of sound Bastcs is the only other branch of science of which this can be said Someone must perfect material and forms for these speeds. Hitherto all have asked of steel as been related to vehicle speeds of sixty to one hundred miles an hcur in ordinary Already, in the air are demanding that it serve speeds of three and four hun dred miles hour
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eHoroscobe The stars incline
 but do not compel"
THURSDAY. DECEMBER g, 1938

THURSDAY, DECEMBER g, 1938
 Benefic aspects dominate today, according to astrology. It is sway presaging good news, happy plans and general optimism.
 It is most favorable for the sign ing of legal papers and seems to promise success for those who enter into new contracts or partnerships.
 The planetary government fayors the payment of debts and promises satisfaction through dealings with bankers and financial agents.
 For the last week of the year there is sign presaging good fortune to builders and contractors, as well as architects and engineers.
 Labor continues under disturbing influences. Serious conflicts are in- dicated and strange complications involving artists, musicians and au- thors.
 The evening of this day is not lucky for heads of families who may object to money-spending tenden- cies. Father may try to tighten the strings, but he will not suc- ceed.
 Agricultural problems will cause extraordinary perplexities in Wash ington. Destruction of food will cause severe criticism as reports of starving thousands in Europe and Asia are received.
 Next month may be marked by severe storms. In California and Florida there may be unusual weather
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of shifting for tunes in which losses are followed by profits Young persons will be lucky in their ambitions.
 Children born on this day may be artistic, yet practical. Subjects of this sign of Capricorn have traits that belong to Sagittarius.
 Edwin A. Robinson, poet, was born on this day 1869. Others who have celebrated it as birthday include Deems Taylor. composer, 1885; Tere- sa Carreno, pianist, 1853.
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DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 Bv w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, He is scared of the consequences. y Say, He is afraid of the conse- quences.
 Often Mispronounced: Deceased Pronounce de-sest, both e's as in see accent last syllable, and not de- seez'd.
 Often Misspelled: Pompeii. Ob- serve the final vowels.
 Synonyms: Offspring, children progeny, descendants.
 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 Licentiousness; lawleSsness; immor- ality "A great licentiousness treadf on the heels of a reformation. ''- Emerson.
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M o D E R N ETIQUETT TE
By Roberta Lee

Q. What would be the proper salutation for letter to the Presi- dent of the United States? A. Any of the following forms is correct:
 Sir:
 To the President:
 MT President:
 Dear MT President:
 @. How can a bachelor repay his social obligations if he is man of limited means?
 A. By making himself useful to his hostess and agreeable to her guests, or by sending flowers to his hostess on special occasions. Q. What is the correct way to cat an apple at the table, when a small silver fruit knife is provided? A. Cut the apple into quarters and eat with the fingers.
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Canada Plans Defenses
Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

Seattle -Intelgencer)
 According to Canadian newspapers the coming session of the dominion parliament is expected to be presented with government plan for a 200 percent increase in Canadian naval and air defenses.
 This is not extreme as it sounds Canadas present navy consists of six destroyers The naval plan would provide squadrons each of eight destroyers and leader" squadron for the East Coast and one for the West. The air defense plan is said to look to approximately 520 planes.
 Canada received with enthusiasm President Roose- velts recent procurement that the United States would not leave its neghbor to the north undefended in the event of an attack by an aggressor nation
 No one who views the international situation realistically imagine the United States doing otherwise. With Canadians as neighbors there is no reason for fortifying northern border But there precious few other nations which could be trusted as implicitly
 But Canadian defense plans indicate the United States will not have to bear the whole burden of keep ing North America peaceful
 And this independent judgment of the hazards of international affairs confirms own admnistra- tions decision that it is better to be safe than sorry
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Anthony Eden

(New York Tmies)
 About decade ago Anthony Eden was referred to as that terrible young man who wants peace so much He had earned a Military Cross in finding out what war like As a rising diplomat he strove. against obstacles fully realized to perpeuate the spirit of Locarno and to extend the pacying influence of the League of Nations. He showed natural devo- dcn to the strength and dignity of his own country, but it joined with a larger loyalty to European civilization Refreshing ones memory of his training and record one recalls that he wrote art crit- csms for Yorkshire paper that his collection of French classics of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries is not to be despsed and that he made a special study of Oriental languages. But his adven- lures in art and eruditon did blunt the edge of his courage he showed concusvey in the crucial test he had to meet last February
 No messenger could have come at this time better equipped to explain England to America. MT. Eden will find here hearty welcome and a receptive audi ence that will spread far beyond the walls within which he speaks.
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on YEARS AGO LO From THE EMPIRE
DECEMBER 21. 1918

pr. James H. Condit had returned from Hoonah where he had beer establishing the Rev. Carl s. Clad felter as the new Presbyterian mis- sionary at that point.
 Tom Thompson, who looked after the stereotyping department for The Empire. was to leave on the next boat to visit his brother in Ohio.
 The Jualin mine was to open soon according to a telegram received by Dave Housel, employment agent for the company
 Sarah Joanna Wise and Vincent I. Soboloff were married by the Rev James T. Mcqueen at the parsonage MT. Bayer and his sister attended the bride and groom.
 J. F. Warner, of the United States Land Office, moved to the Zynda Hotel for the winter.
 Ole Hagen, a pioneer Alaskan who resided in the Yukon country for a decade, and had been in Juneau for the last several years, bought the horse and rig of Charles Switzer and entered the express and deliv- cry business in this city.
 Six cases of refugee garments were to be shipped to Seattle on the Ala meda from the Juneau Chapter oi the American Red Cross.
 Mrs. Carrie z. Denny, who left in October for the East was to re- turn to Juneau soon. She had been visiting with her daughter, Miss Helen Denny.
 Weather: Highest 33; lowest 31 snow.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GENERAL LAND OFFICE
 District Land Office
Anchorage, Alaska
 October 6. 1938.

Anchorage, Alaska.
 October 6, 1888. Notice is hereby given that Jor gen Peter Christensen, has mad. application for a five acre tract under the act of May 26, 1884, for land embraced in U. s. Survey No. 2291, Anchorage 08469, situated on Glacier Highway, about II miles northwest of Juneau, containing 4.83 acres, latitude 58o 22' 30" N longitude 1340 39' w. and it is now in the files of the U. s. Land Office, Anchorage, Alaska.
 Any and all persons claiming ad- versely any of the above mentioned land S ould file their adverse claims in the local land office with in the period of publication or thirty days thereafter, or they will be barred by the provisions of the Statutes.
 GEORGE A. LINGO,
 Register. First publication, Nov. 2, 1888. Last publication, Dec. 28, 1888.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
 PATENT
Serial No. Oq258

Serial No 09258 In the United States Land Office for the Juneau Land District at Anchorage, Alaska.
 Tn the Matter of the Application of FRED E. BRANDES, a citizen of the United States, to purchase public lands under the Act of May 26th, 1884 (48 Stat 809). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Fred E. Brandes has filed ap- plication, Serial No 09258, in the United States Land Office at An chorage, Alaska, for patent to land hereinafter described under the pro- visions of the Act of Congress of May 26th, 1884, (48 Stat 809 for land situated at Angoon, Alaska, and more particularly described as follows, to-wit:
 All of Lot Eleven CID, Sec tion Twenty-Five (25), Town ship 50 s, Range 67 E, Copper River Meridian, containing 1.36 acres; and Lot Six (6), Section Thirty-six (36), Township 50 s, Range CT E, Copper River Mer- 1 idian, containing 321 acres; both of said lots being located at approximately Latitude 570 30' N, Longitude 134' 35' ". and being the same land elim- mated from the TongasS Ma tional Forest as Homestead No. 408 under executive order dated December IA, 1887.
 Any and all persons claiming ad. versely any of the above described land should file their adverse claims with the Register of the United States Land Office at Anchorage Alaska. within the period of pub lication or thirty (30) days there after, or they will be barred by tn, provisions of the statutes
 Dated at Anchorage, Alaska, thi. 9th day of October, 1938
 GEORGE A. LINGO,
 Register. First publication, Oct. 26, 1938. Last publication, Dec. q, 1888.
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LOOK and LEARN
By A. c. Gordon

l. How many sheets are there in quire of paper? 2. Who is called "the father of the automobile? 3. What is the table of measure that druggist uses? A. Of what country is Oslo the capital?
 5. What was the name of Henry Hudson's ship which sailed the Hud- son River?
 ANSWERS l. Twenty-four. 2. Gottlieb Daimler 1834-1900 of Stuttgart, Germany. 3. Apothecary.
 4. Norway
 5. The Half Moon"
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HOSPITAL NOTES

James Lave, a medical patient at St. Ann'S Hospital, was dismissed today.
 Owen Fitzgerald was dismissed from medical care at the St. Ann's Hospital yesterday afternoon.
 George Mooney was admitted for surgical attention this morning at s. Ann's Hospital
 Mrs. E. Baratich and baby, Char line Jo. was dismissed today from St. Ann's Hospital.
 Mrs. J. Paul was dismissed from St. Ann'S Hospital today after re- ceiving medical aid for severe face burns
 Mrs. Louise Glover was a medical admission to St. Ann's Hospital last night.
 At the Government Hospital, Will lis Peters, of Douglas, was dismissed today after having received medical care.
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JOINS HER HUSBAND

Mrs. J. H. Chapman, wife of one of the announcers on the staff of KINY and also the radio operator arrived on the Baranof from Seat tie MT and Mrs. Chapman have taken an apartment at the Inn perial. Fs
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ATTENTION EASTERN STAR

Christmas basket donations to be left at zenger's by Friday, Dec. g, l pm. Foods, toys, and clothing.
 adv.
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Delicious Christmas Stolen at the Peerless Bakery, Friday and Satur- day adv.
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GIL RICH COMING

Gil Rich, one of Alaska's well known travelling men, came north on the Baranof to Ketchikan and will come to Juneau on the next steamer.
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Delicious Christmas Stolen at the Peerless Bakery, Friday and Satur- day. adv.
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cHGbty
 Birthday

The Empire eItendS congratuIa- tions and best tUiSheS today, theu birthday anniOersar! % the follo1o- ing:
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Tom Thompson, who looked after the stereotyping department for The Empire. was to leave on the next boat to visit his brother in Ohio.
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Weather: Highest 33; lowest 31; snow
The Washington times., 1938-01-06

letter, he left the house and on
his way home dropped it in the
corner mail box.
Not more than three minutes
later. Bagley was back in his own
room, where he hastily undressed
in the dark, and got into bed.
After a moment he rose, mussed
up his hair. and lit the light. He
looked at his watch-only "a past
II. The whole affair had taken
less than half an hour.
Making his way to the bath
room, Bagley purposely broke a
glass in the basin, a n d COM
menced fumbling noisily in t h e
medicine chest. AS he intended,
this reused his sister Hilda, who
appeared at the door.
Sorry" said Bagley, II was
wakened from a sound sleep with
a where are those con-
founded dropS?"
Fright in front of you" re-
piled Hilda Grossly; what a fool
you are not to have that tooth
out!"
Guess I'll have to-" answered
Sam ruefully, What time is it?"
Hilda bit.
The Washington times., 1938-01-06
DOUBLE ERROR

Where were you," he shot at
Bagley, at 11:10 Saturday night?"
The shock of this remark was so
terrific that Bagley WINGED.
AT home in bed," he answered
quickly, then instantly realized
such haste was a mistake for an
innocent person would have to
stop and think back.
In a panic he tried to correct
his error and in so doing made an.
other. MY sister can furnish my
alibi," he added.
"Alibi is your own word" OBJ.
served the detective, rs there any
reason for me to assume you are
lying?"
Bagley felt the sweat out on his
forehead. Breathing heavily he
shut his mouth tight and waited
for the next move. 1t came from
Bill Saunders.
Did you ever see this before?"
he inquired, holding up the letter
Sam had mailed with his own
hands. Bagley'S panic vanished
He felt safe again.
It was quite apparent from
Saunders manner that he hadn't
noticed the hour stamped on the
letter nor had he taken the
trouble to consider the time ele
ment along with Jim Galway s
telephone call.
Never in my life" replied Bag
ley confidently. He was begin
ming to enjoy himself.
1t was to be his wits against
j Dawes small-toWn brother anc
| this clown from Headquarters
posing as Sherlock Holmes.
5 "The letter in itself is of no i'm
7 portance," continued Saunders
but there's a postscript that may
=, interest you"
+ He paused and looked at Bag
lev from steady, level eyes, the
same as Dawes. Bagley's hear
2 stood still again.
"The postscript reads" sale
! Saunders. Its now 11:10 anc
t Sam Bagley has just blown in
! He's sitting in front of me thi
!. minute and hes all steamed VI
e over something.
S Have a hunch he's here TO
trouble. I'm not surprised-hr
a always did have it in for me-"
el THE END
The Washington times., 1938-01-06
Cast of Characters
in What a Break !"

SAM BAGLEY, who, for
years, has planned the muir
der of his boyhood friend,
DAVE SAUNDERS, who sue
ceeded when Sam failed
and married the girl Sam
wanted.
The Washington times., 1938-01-06
FIXES ALIBI

twenty-five past H." she said,
glancing at her wrist watch.
I ask you, said Bagley to him.
self, as he got into bed again,
could anything be neater? II
anybody should smell a rat-which
they never will-this is the situa-
ton the police would uncover:
Dave Saunders spoke to Jim Gal
way over the telephone at lilo.
Obviously he was alive then.
He said to Galway. I'm going
to finish a letter and post it be-
fore midnight" The letter had
been posted-dead men don't post
letters.
And, thought Bagley reaSSur.
ingly, his sister could testify that
at 1925 he was talking to her
in his pajamas. Turning over In
bed, Bagley settled himself for a
good nights rest. What a break
that letter had been for him!
The next morning, Sunday, the
milkman discovered Saunders
body. Suicide, declared the coro-
ner. Nothing stolen, no sign OF
struggle, no strange fingerprints,
and the gun his own.
mol" sobbed Rita, 1T isn't sui
eide. Dave was happy. He loved
his life. It's, murder" Sam shook
his head sadly at this.
Tuesday morning, he stopped in
at his office for a moment, intend
ing to return as quickly as possible
to Rita and her poor fatherless
little children. But, he found him.
self detained, for in the act of re-
locking his desk, he saw two men
being ushered in.
One was Bill Saunders, Dawes
brother from upstate, and the
other a plainclothesman from po-
lice headquarters. Bagley shook
hands and then politely offered
chairs.
What can I do for you?" he
asked. The man from headquar-
ters was obviously a man of few
words
The Washington times., 1938-01-06
"What n BreAk!'
By ELIZABETH ARMSTRONG

II o'clock on black winter night Sam Bagley crept
n downstairs in his house. quietly opened the back door and
walked down the steps He had urgent need of stealth HIS
erand was strictly private Bagey his to kill his
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vACANCY-Nugget Apartments.

VACANCY-Fosbee Apis. Phone 443
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O'NEILL APPOINTED
TO u. OF A. STAFF

The appointment OF Will m
O'Neill, graduate of the Alaska Col
lege in 1884, as an instructor in
mining extension work has been
announced by DR.. Charles Bunnell
William O'Neill is a member of
the pioneer Cordova family Of
O'Neills, and is we'll known in the
Territory.
He will handle both the mining
short course at Ialkeetna early this
month and at Haines from Febru
arg IA to March 10.
Since his graduation from the
University of Alaska in 1884 with
degree of geology and mining, Mr..
ONeill has been active in mining
work.
He has been connected with AL
luvial Colds, Inc, in the summers
and last winter taught the univer-
sity's mining extension course at
Valdez.
He worked last summer in the
Platinum and Goodnews Bay dis
trict.
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ANCHORAGE POSTMASTER
WILL KEEP OFFICE LOCKED

Damage inflicted by vandals in
the Anchorage post office recently,
brought announcement from the
Postmaster, S. Pollock, that the
building will hereafter be locked up
tight at 6 O'Clock each evening. He
said many Christmas packages were
broken when some one used stick
to reach through grill and push
over a pile of parcels.
When the crew went to work the
packages were found scattered over
the floor.
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Animals Killed
In War, Honored

TOKYO, Jan Unattended by
high-ranking Japanese army Of
ficers, a ceremony honoring the
memory of army animals killed in
action was held in Tokyo recently.
Prayers were intoned for the
spirits Of horses, dogs, and pigeons
which lost their lives serving the
army A regulation shrine, with
the customary funeral gifts was
erected in Ueno Zoo, and Tokyo's
most popular pet, an elephant, was
chief mourner."
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FOR RENT - Vacancy after Jan
IL. Groom modern apt. with bath.
Shabaldak Apis, next Union Hall.
Phone 642.
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FOR SALE-Internatio pickup
truck; run 5000 miles. Bargain
Call 202, Service Motors.
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LOST AND FOUND

LOST-On Christmas Eve: black
quilted crepe bag containing keys.
Return to Empire.
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EXPERIENCED lady wishes hour
or janitress work. Phone 652.
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MISCELLANEOUS

urn your ola god into value,
cash or trade at Nugget Shop.
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WANTED

E x P E RIEN CED stenographer
wishes work. Inquire Empire 355.
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FOR RENT-4-room apt. with bath
and oil heater. Phone Green lat
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4-ROOM house with bath. Bargain.
Phone 135 Douglas, morning or
evening.
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WANT ADS
FOR Rent

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms
with bathroom, steam-heated,
Gastineau Annex. Phone lit
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FOR SALE, - RCA Victor, Zenith,
Emerson and Crosley radios. Ju-
neau Melody Shop.
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FOR RENT-Seven room furnished
apartment Inquire Snap Shcppe
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FOR RENT-2-room furnished apt.
with bath, $17.50 monthly, Scatter
Tract. 1865 Evergreen Ave.
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Piano accordian, 100
bass. Reasonable. Call Black $40.
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VACANCY New Feldon Apis. Couple
only. Phone 209.
Evening star., 1938-12-16

A powerful tank, with guns
that shoot out sparks, as the
::ss over ss.s.s'::' s''%s: $1.59
Rubber treads.
Evening star., 1938-12-16

Two brushes with handsome
chrome-and-b black enamel backs
and q good quality comb.
nanss eams sess'7 gesnS f,5ss: sas. 0Qc
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-01-13
SPELLING 1T

The popular film star was always
trying out her French on table com
panions, so it happened that wher
certain gallant asked her if she'd
have sugar, she said, "Oui"
What do you mean by 'we'?'
asked the gallant.
20, and l." said the actress
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-01-13
SITDOWN STRIKE. HUH?

81 am a sef-made man."
what is your excuse for the poor
construction-scarcity of materials.
or high wages?"
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1938-01-13
CREDIT

Beggar-Will you let me have a
dime, mister?
Sailor haven't any change on
me, but I'll give it to you when /
come back this way.
Beggar-Well, all right, but you'd
be surprised at the money l lose
giving credit this way.-Bee Hive.