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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-08-07

one day with the packet open on her
knee, not eating them. Just staring in
front of her, and thinking of the baby.
She didn't even hear the boss come
in the boss, and the great Karduza
himself. She didn't even notice that
they had stopped in front of her, till
the great Karduza spoke:
Tell that girl to come along for
test at four" And then he turned to
the boss and laughed: you 60 looking
over the wide world for something
that's sitting under your very nose"
They made her sign contract. She
mustn't marry. Married stars lose
their appeal. She signed it light
heartedly. She hadn't heard of Ed
since he left her on their wedding day,
and she didn't expect ever to hear of
him again. He had faded into the
shadows whence he came.
Loose news sheets blown over the
screen disclosing headlines LOU
ella Grey. Karduza's New Star
Fame in a Night Small Town
Girl Joins Stars Karduza Says.
MY Greatest Find"
The music changes Changes from
gay refrain to those grim chords in a
minor key used to signify coming dis
aster. Out of the shadows emerges
common lodging house. and in an
upper room. two men by table
covered with papers . Newspapers
of every kind, and looking out of all
of them. the laughing face of Louella
in her first picture. Louella, in blue
satin frock looped with lace founces
and ribbons, that she wore in a period
picture.
Looks like you had a real stroke of
luck at last, Ed," said the man with
his back to the camera. whose face
we don't see.
Ed Seebright laughed: Buddy. l
sure have"
The new apartment, luxurious
beyond her widest dreams. Lilli. in
black silk and organdie. still very
much Lilli, with moles and mus
tache. Lilli faithfulness personified,
worried, scheming.
you have signed this contract.
1t is not good things should be so.
You must find him. Then the marriage
can be ended, quietly. quickly. He
was so nice a young man. He will
understand how it is. Perhaps, if they
find out. there might be trouble"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-08-07

is a possibility that they will deterior-
ate. For this reason they should not be
applied too soon after floor is laid or
repaired. It's advisable to allow even
small patches to harden for ten days,
and large areas. like the garage floor,
should be a month old before the
compound is applied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-08-07

avoid having it shrink away from the
old concrete as it dries. This is the one
operation that requires care.
The last step in repairing the cracks
is to level off the surface with the ad-
joining floor and, an hour or so later,
when the cement has hardened slightly,
to give it a final smoothing with the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-08-07
OUR EYES FOOL US

with block or two of city street which
may have the same measurement.
Experience may account for a part
of these illusions. and the very nature
of human vision may account for the
rest. Mans world is stretched out on
level plane. He is used to horizons
and to fiat vistas. When he climbs up
ward his legs are taxed. When he looks
up he has to raise his head. Con-
sciously or unconsciously these muscu-
lar actions may tend to emphasize
distance. whether walking or merely
looking.
Too, mans eyes are spaced hori-
zontally in his head. For this reason
he can see better to right or left than
above or below. and with less effort.
Incidentally. his eyes are more sensi-
tive to the lower half of the world
than to the upper half. This perhaps
is a heritage of prehistoric days when
his existence depended more upon his
ability to scamper across the earth
than upon soaring into the heavens.
Putting this all together one may
wonder at the topper and admit that
seeing is deceiving at times.
-fABeR BiRREh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-08-07

" HE brim of this topper is just as
wide as the crown is high. Meas
d ure it and see for yourself.
For some curious reason the human
eye tends to find greater dimension in
vertical things than it does in horizon
tai. Why, no one seems to know. A
pole will appear lot taller when it is
standing on end than it will when it is
lying on the ground. The skyscraper
seems astonishingly high as compared
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-08-07
ROOT AND ALL

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sure. then in few days the corn lifts
out root and all Exceptionally stub
born cases may require a second appli-
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Package of for 25t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-08-07
THIS WEEK MAGAZINE

THIS WEEK MAGAZINE
AN EXPERT CURES HIS GARAGE FLOOR
by Theodore Crane Most
floors
Evening star., 1938-12-07
UNCLE RAYS CORNER

At the time Cleopatra visited
Mark Antony, in Asia Minor, he was
AZ years of age and she was %.
Antony was tall, broad-shoul-
dered man, handsome and rather
lght-hearted. He was on his way,
as he believed, to becoming master
OF every part of the Roman world
Cleopatra was perhaps more
Charming than she ever had been
before. After her fleet came to
anchor in the harbor of the city of
Tarsus. she received word that An
tony was waiting for her in the
public forum, or market-place. She
sent back word that Antony should
come and dine with her aboard the
royal galley. Here is description
OF the meeting:
THE last rays of the setting sun
danced on the waters. The royal
galley, fitted with purple sails, was
rowed to the pier by men who
worked silver-mounted oars.
Around the helmsmen were
beautiful slave-women dressed as
sea nymphs. Near them were musi-
clans who played on flutes, pipes
and harps, while the sloW-moving
oars seemed to beat time.
CLEOPATRA, herself, was decked
In the loose robes of the goddess
Venus, and lay under an awning
spangled with gold, while she was
famed with colored ostrich plumes."
Antony and his chief officers
were served with banquet in
dining saloon aboard the vessel.
Evening star., 1938-12-07

The floor was strewn with flowers,
and the walls were hung with en-
broidered work in purple and gold.
The guests rested on IL couches
while they were served with food in
golden dishes.
When Antony spoke Of the
beauty of the dishes. she said he
must have them as gifts. She also
presented him with all the couches
used by the guests during the ban
quet.
The next evening the Romans
came again, and the second feast
was even better than the first. To
repay his hostess, Antony had Q
Evening star., 1938-12-07

West opened a small trump. De-
clarer won the queen in dummy and
played a low trump to his own ace.
When both adversaries followed, he
promptly laid down the hand since.
irrespective of how the other suits
broke. he could discard one diamond
on dummy's queen of clubs and
trump two hearts.
The hand is given purely for the
bidding, which is instructive. While
South had a tremendous high card
holding, his hand was not strong
enough for a two-bid. North might
have responded with a jump in
spades, but instead elected to show
his club suit. South's second round
bid of three hearts was correct, and
then North made decided under
bid-he bid only four spades. We
believe the correct bid would have
been a Jump to five spades. How
ever, the four-spade bid encour-
aged South, who now bid five dia-
monds. clearly showing first-round
control Of this suit. North now re-
valued his hand and said to him.
self: "In spite of my undertaking
my partner has first invited the
slam by jump forcing bid in a
new suit (three hearts,, and fur
thermore shown me first-round
control in diamonds. From his bid
ding he must have the ace-king
of spades, the ace Of hearts and
the ace of diamonds, and he should
also have the king of hearts. in
which case the grand slam will be
a laydown. Furthermore, If he
doesn't have the king of hearts, I
have a pretty good club suit here
and he ought to be able to dis
card any losing hearts on my clubs.
In any event. the grand slam Is
worth bidding"
(copyriEht, 1898. BY the Four Aoes.)
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MEETING

feast prepared in Tarsus, and the
Queen attended.
The real purpose Of the meeting
was to see whether the two rulers
could form a union or alliance. Both
feared the power of Octavian, one
of Antony's partners when ..'the
world" was divided.
A tale has ceme down to us about
still another banquet. It may not
be true, but at least it is interesting.
Cleopatra, we are told, laid 4
wager that she would spend q sum
equal to about S75O,O0O In our
money. Antony said it was impos-
sible, and waited to see how such 4
costly banquet could be served.
When the time came, Cleopatra not
only provided rich food, but also
placed pearl of huge size In q
goblet, then dissolved it with Vine
gar and drank the mixture!
(For Biography section of your scrap.
book
Riddles, games and puzzles
will be found in the "Funmaker"
lesflet. II you would like . COPY
send = Sc stamped, return en-
velope to me in care Of The
Evening Star.
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Tomorr0U-A March of Victoru.
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Winning Contract
BY THE FOUR ACES.
Natural Biddinq

AS we have many times remarked,
successful slam bidding In our
opinion should be based primarily
on exchange of information as to
playing strength. The aces can be
discovered either by inference or
ue-bidding. For example, here is
a grand slam hand in which the
diamond ace was the only one actu-
ally shown: .
South, dealer.
Both sides vulnerable.
AQJs5
va
<73
AK KQ62
as NJ. 4 10 4
- - 10 % 3 ~, - WE :xegss so
%JB7 r A1o95
"A K972
VA K65
<AQ
&43
The bidding:
South West North East
"a Pass "24 Pass
81 Pass - Pass
Sc Pass IA Pass
Pass Pass
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-01
Happy New Yearl
The Sec and the Exchange
New York Times

(New York Times)
 The appointment of John w. HaneS and Jerome Frank to fill the vacancies in the Securities and EX- change Commission immediately upon the heels of the announcement that a committee will be ap- pointed by the Stock Exchange to investigate the pos sibility of internal reforms in management
 These newest developments let us hope, will help to bring about a better understanding between the commission and the Exchange It is desirable that the Exchange itself should far possible discipline it's members and do everything it can to make manipulation impossible It is a job that the Ex- change because of it's intimate day-to-day and hour to-hour knowledge, manage far better than the commission If it gives every evidence of doing that job mpartially and efficiently there will be no need for the commission to extend it's present field of control
 The task of the commission itself, as it stands, is no light While it must do everything possible to see that manipulation is prevented it must not interfere with full free-market by requirements that are either excessive arbitrary.
 Here is field not for public recriminations be- tween Wall Street and Washington but for close and continuous cooperation
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-01
1887 WAS GOOD TO,ALASKA

The old year has passed from the picture It slipped away forever last night most of us ac- claimed the new But we are hestant to drop old '37 just like that. Whatever lusty 38 may have to offer old 1887 did pretty well by Alaska and it's people and think the record is worth glancing over as ambitious 1888 swings in upon us.
 On the whole Alaska prospered during the last l2 months When the final figures in it is doubtful if there will be single industry which will not show returns comparable with other good years and most of them marked gains
 For example, there is Aaska's largest industry fishing Alaska packed 659S3G3 cases of salmon dur ing the 1897 season. with value at prevailing prices of well over s5ooOOOOO While the volume not as large as the previous year, it was good salmon year and the industry as a whole made money and already plans for enlarged operations during the coming season Various other branches of the fishing industry profited in comparison including crab, shrimp and halibut
 In connection with fishing, it might not be amiss to mention again that definite progress made in reaching toward settlement of the invasion difficulties Bristol Bay which promises to set things aright for the 1888 season The State Department just Thursday announced it would have agreement with Japan on fishing in Alaska waters within short time Old 1897 is due lot of credit in that respect It was during the last summer when the fishing by Japanese in Bristol Bay had gotten beyond the permissible point that the State Department aided by the salmon industry began definite action the problem which now appears attained results probably results which will help pave the way for great fishing year in le38 without foreign invasion of our waters.
 A.d aG fishing prospered. so did the fur industry Alaska shipped ct 6slg the 1887 calendar year fur valued s2295,7lO an increase of $3T9971 the previous year. This accountable in large part to the fact that marten had increased in number to such extent that open season permitted. In 1888 the beaver is to open, forecasng another good fur year
 Tourist figures are not yet complete but officials who have checked all except the last couple of months give that the 1886 tourist travel will be surpassed It is expected the final report will show that close to 35000 travellers to Alaska during the past year. In 1896 the tourist peak was 33653
 But it in Aaskas basic industry-m1ning- that old 1887 really stepped out During the l2 months ending yesterday, the mining operations in the Ter ritory produced s27.4400Oo in valuable minerals. Oi that amount gold the old reliable, accounted for $208340 0O0 the balance being in silver copper. pati- num- coal and other minerals. The total production of mineral in '37 more than four million dollars 1886 which reached mark of 900 of which $13146000 in gold
 Few years in the history of the north have shown
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-01
AGENT ARRIVES
 FOR UNION OIL

MT. and Mrs. R. c Merritt and two children, a girl and boy aged l2 and 9, were arrivals on the Prin- cess Norah yesterday afternoon from Seattle.
 MT. Merritt will take over the du- ties of Union Oil O. agent here, stepping into the vacancy created by Ralph Reschl, who announced his resignation from the company recently, to take a much needed rest.
 The Merritts formerly lived in Se- dro Wooley, Wash, where MT Mer- ritt was agent for the Union Oil Company For the present the Mer- ritts are making their home in the Assembly Apartments.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-01
Horoscope "The stars incline
 but do not compel"
SUNDAY, JANUARY 2, 1888

SUNDAY, JANUARY 2, 1888
 According to astrology this is an Iunimportant day in planetary d. rection It is dominated by the bene- fic aspect of Neptune.
 Under this rule of the stars men and women should be able to view themselves with keen understand ing of their mental and physical strength. Fair appraisement of tal- ents is possible while this contigura- tion prevails.
 New Years res olu ions are strengthened by the stars today; the clergy should be encouraged by large congregations and intent wor- shipers.
 Revival of interest in religion has been long foretold for 1888 when new teachers and leaders will gain folloTings. Science will turn to the study of occult phenomena. | This is a day for overcoming fa- tigue and for the preparation ot mind and body for strenuous men tai and physical activities.
 History is to record amazing ev- ents for 1888, the seers prophecy. Tests to patriotism will be many and varied. The wise will think in terms of national service.
 The map of Washington which shows Saturn in the 9th squaring of the Sun is read as warning that bad weather may be unfavorable to the health of legislators. The death of a man of prominence is forecast. Foreign affairs will disturb the federal government. It may be se- verely criticised for certain of its policies. Russia will command att tention because of arbitrary diplo- matic representations, it is prog nosticated.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of progress which brings happiness. Young folk will bring great comfort to many.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be fond of books, amiable and industrious. Subjects of this sign win success in intellectual work.
 William Lyon Phelps, educator and author, was born on this day 1865. Others who have celebrated it as a birthday include M. Cary Thomas, college president, 1857; Justin Winsor, librarian and histor- ian, 1881.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-01
SKIERS TAKE TO SLOPES AS SNOW
 BLANKETS HILLS

A party of ten Douglas trail-bound skiers, looking like a million dollars (worth of ski clothing and equip menD were seen this morning.
 Those making the New Year Day ski party jaunt were MT. and Mrs. Wes Overby, MT. and Mrs. Fred 'Axford, Mary Simpkins, Mary Van derLeest, Bob Kimball, Orin Kim ball and Ted Bowling.
 Many other parties of skiers were seen heading for Douglas Island and Spaulding's Trail to take ad- vantage of a several hour fall of fresh snow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-01
MODERN ETIQUETTE
By Roberta Lee

Q. Should calls of sympathy following a death, be returned?
 A. No, it is not expected
 O. Should a hostess send en- graved invitations when there are to be only ten or fifteen guests?
 A. No; these invitations should be short personal notes.
 Q. What does au gratin mean, and how is it pronounced?
 A. It means, in cookery, with a brown covering of bread crumbs, as potatoes au gratin. Pronounce a. gra-tang, as in no, first a as in ask, second a as in rang, principal accent on last syllable
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-01
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. L. Gordon

Words Often MiSused Do not say T knew that he was bound to suc- ceed.' Say, T knew that he was destined to succeed
 Often Mispronounced: Prescrip- tion; pre-, not per.
 Synoyms: Winsome, winning pleasant, Charming, captivating lovable, attractive
 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. Susceptible; such in temperament as to be unresistant She is very susceptible to flattery"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-01
MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1888


 Through the busiest hours of this day benefic aspects dominate. ac- cording to astrology It IS a date for pushing all business matter
 Saturn smiles upon workers who will find many improved conditions and promise of increased rewards for labor in the new year This is an suspicious day for sign ing legal papers. Leases and con- tracts of many sorts should bring good luck.
 Warning is given against a ten dency to be critical of public ser wants. The seers advise men and women to analyze their own faults. Those who are wise will have faith in their fellow men.
 Increased rewards to army and navy men will be discussed in Con- gress as expenditures for armaments mount.
 Relief problems now will press upon many states and in the South as well as the West coasts will rise as refugees seek havens from cold weather.
 A London astrologer predicts some sort of a trade agreement affecting currency between London and Par is. Gold will provoke widespread discussion among the worlds fi- nanciers.
 Women today have kindly di- rection of the stars which should enable them to put their homes in order and to prepare for work in philanthropy and charity.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of advance ment. Gain may be expected in business or professional affairs.
 Children born on this day prob ably win be keen in business and practical in the management of their careers. Subjects of this sign may be studious and able to win high place through intellectual gifts.
 Henry Holt, author and publish CT, was born on this day 1840 9th CTS who have celebrated it as a birthday include Johann von Muller, Swiss historian, 1752; Larkin c. Mead, sculptor, 1885.
 Copyright, 1938D
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-01
ANSWERS
NEWLYWEDS WILL
 MAKE HOME HERE

Arriving in Juneau last night aboard the Princess Norah to make their home here, were MT. and Mrs. R. M. Akervick, newlyweds who booked passage from Seattle.
 MT. Akervick will be associated with the Union Oil Company plant here. The couple is staying at the Hotel Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-01

better mining record. The result is due primarily to expanded operations, particularly in placer according to mining men, New dredges and other and more effective equipment gave impetus operations in the Interior and the Westward and the plans for next season indicate that the mining industry is headed for another banner year.
 Yes 1887 was good old year It not only brought prosperity the people of Alaska but it passed from the picture leaving the Territory in excellent position to push on toward greater year in 1888.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-01
H A P P -
 -B I R T HID Y.

 IS and best 1UiShes today, tnei hddy anniversary, to the toUou JANUARY 1. Mrs. Pearl Burford Jack Pasquan William Bradford Cline Jr. Lu Liston Francis L. Newman Cesar Sebenico Joseph M. Sunick Louis c. Lemieux William Alexander JANUARY 9. Beverly Jane Hall G. R. Isaak William J. KoShak Myna Lynn Butler R. E. Ellis w. E. Cahill Hattie Stanton Eva c. Wilson Elma Olson Arthur Burke
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-01

Nevada is estimated to have pro- duced more than one billion dol lars in mineral wealth, much of it from the famous Comstock lode
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-01

The saxophone was invented by Adolphe Sax about 1840 and intro- duced into the French army bands in 1845.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-01
20 Years Ago
 From The Empire
JANUARY 1. 1918

JANUARY 1, 1918
 Last night at midnight, Alaska, the last frontier, the home of the sourdough and the gambler, of the Northern Lights and the dance halls, went dry. There were no serious disorders, everybody was feeling good, one way or the other, as the saloons passed. Many of the bars were entirely out of liquor early m the evening.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-01

Postmaster General Farley is still in office; per- haps that automobile job had hot recession handle, Boston Globe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-01
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

l. How often does the tide rise and fall?
 2. Is President Roosevelt op- posed to capital punishment? 3 What was the family name of the last Russian dynasty? 4. What is the most brilliant planet in the heavens? 5. Which is the largest univer- sity in the U. S.?
 ANSWERS l Twice in every 24 hours. ?. He stated at a press confer ence, a few years ago, that he did not believe in capital punish ment.
 B Romanoff.
 A. Venus.
 D. Columbia University, New York City.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-01

A Congressman being asked, What, in your opinion, is the chief aim of elected to Con- gress?" ITO stay there the reply.-St Louis Globe Democrat
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-01

As we glide into the year, there's thing we don't have to worry about We're not of the 6O families around which the recession hurricane is reported to be blowing.