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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-05

them rates of four percent less and begin
definite program bond retirement with the annual
saving on the deal.
New City of Juneau bonds in demand at four
percent There is no reason why the City should con-
tnue indefinitely paying six percent its old debts
Mayor Harry I. Lucas and City Attorney Grover
VIM have been working for many months to bring
about this needed financial reform. OF Dele
gate Dimond is putting up in Washington his usual
strong fight any which will be to Aaska's
benefit Governor Troys office and Secretary of AL
aska Bob Bartlett have done much toward bringing
about this desired condition Whether not the bill
passed Congress the session which ended last night
these deserve credit for their efforts behalf of
Juneau's taxpayers.
Along the line of getting Juneau out of
debt is the amendment to municipal ordinance pro-
posed last nights City Council session. which would
have the Council set up definitely each year when it
fixes the tax levy percentage which will to bond
retirement and interest In the past it has always
been the intention of every Council to pay off little
the bonds with the years income, but this good
intention has fallen by the waysde under pressure
of current expenditures in the succeeding year If
definite amount is set aside each year TO pay the
interest the bonds and to retire a substantial por
ton of them and thus reduce the interest payment of
each succeeding year Juneau will be out of the
financial woods At the very least the City will
poses which have been all but forgotten.
Fiscal reform is a problem which deserves serious
consideration here and in other cities of Alaska
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-05
LOOK and LEARN
By A. c. Gordon

l. Is the Social Security Tax paid
by an employee a deductible item
on his income tax return?
2. What English sovereign was
contemporary with Shakespeare?
3. What was the term used by
ancients to designate the food of
the gods?
4. What is the Koran?
5. In what city were the famous
violins by Stradivarius, Amati, and
Guarneri made?
ANSWERS
l. No; this is not considered to
be an actual tax, but an investment.
2. Queen Elizabeth.
3. Ambrosia.
4. The sacred scripture of the
Mohammedans.
5. Cremona, Italy.
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Projecting Understanding
Christian Science Monitor)

The whole world in recent years has become init
mately acquainted with certain externas OF American
life-as seen on the films. In respects, and IN
some pictures the various aspects OF this life have been
fairly and adequately represented But in the nam II
cannot be said that American life has been truthfuly
and fairly represented the world in the pictures that
have been manufactured at Hollywood for the enter
tainment of cinema crowds medium so largely USED
to satisfy demand for sensationasm and sentiment
tai romance cannot be expected to yield consistently
representative picture of social life OF the United states
or any other country.
But it was noticed in England that during the
whole period of the visit of King George vi and Queen
Elizabeth to Canada and the United States. aspects
Of American life repeatedly shown that are too
rarely seen on the films. The intense interest with
which these pictures of American scenes public lie,
people and social behavior watched by millions
of people in Britain suggests that much more might
be done in this way convey realistic impressions OF
all aspects of American life people abroad When
the real thing put before them it is seen that the
interest of British crowd is awakened
1t is important that people in one country should
not merely read about what is happening in another
country but visualize it, constantly seeing its public
men in all spheres of activity its public buildings its
great streets and also from normal life so that
thev NAV become almost as familiar with the appear
own Conversely if they often another country,
they will read more about it. Together the films and
the press can go far in breaking down the barriers in
nterna tional life and building up positive under
standing.
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DAILY LESSONS
IN ENGLISH
By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say
1--WE have some celebrities in our
midst" Say, I'VE have some celetri-
ties among U.S."
Often Mispronounced: Fragile
Pronounce fraj-il, a as in at, as
in III unstressed.
Often Misspelled: Hiccup, or hic-
cough.
Synonyms: Motionless, stationary
still, inert, immovable.
Word Study: use a word three
times and it is yours" Let us in
crease our vocabulary by mastering
che word each day. Today's word
Beau Monde (French); the world
CT fashion; high society. (Prorounce
DO mond, first o as in no, second
0 as in on, accent last world. THE
gaieties of the beau monde are less
marked during the Lenten season
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-05
GETTING JUNEAU OUT OF DEBT

It's just little BILL bills go in Washington, and
even though Congress has adjourned we probably
won't know for week whether it passed or
failed But it's a supremacy important bill to every
taxpayer in Juneau.
Title of the measure is 'H.R. 5531-To provide for
the refunding of bonded Indebtedness of municipal
corporations and pubc-utility districts in the Terri
tory Of Alaska"
When last heard Of the bill had passed the House
and was before Senate Committee. That was just
the other day.
If the measure has passed the Senate and if it is
signed by the President part of the heavy burden OF
debt on cities of Alaska can be removed
Juneau and most municipalities in the Territory
have outstanding a number of public improvement
bonds which are drawing six percent interest. With
new debts being incurred from year to year as the
people vote new improvements it is about all the
City can do to pay the interest these bonds They
are not being retired The result is that We have paid
out in interest these old debts than the tota
amount borrowed and still owe the entire debt.
The bill so recently before Congress would allow
Juneau to call in the six percent bonds refinance
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Horoscope
The stars incline
but do not compel
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 1899

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 1899
Mingled good and evil mark the
aspects for today, according to as
trology. The early morning is favor
able to the clergy and those who
turn to the written word.
Interest in the Bible is to in
crease and demand for the Book
of Books will be greater than ever
before. AS certain nations turn away
from religion there will be access
of faith in others.
There is a sign believed to cieal
the mental vision and to inspire
hopefulness. Under this sway calm
reflection should bring poise and
confidence.
Astrologers declare that nowadays
men and women seldom look INTO
their own minds or plumb then
own intelligence. Experiments III
the practice of mental relaxation
should be tried.
Writing is well directed under this
SOIlllSu IdJlOIl. 6CbtSlo SAiOtAN ~ -
fectual in presenting real feeling
out love missives may be dangerous
f not sincere.
The clergy is we'll directed under
his planetary government which
seems to presage the uniting OF
Protestant sects and the expansion
If Roman Catholic influence. The
Jews through financial sagaclty Will
.ender service to the government.
Schools and colleges are under a
CONFORMATION which forecasts critl-
ism of our American systems OF
education. Sweeping reforms will be
instituted and vocational training
will be more strongly stressed.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
he augury of year of varied ex-
)eriences. There may be an inclina-
ion to make impetuous and i'll con-
idered decisions. The advice OF older
riends should be sought
Children born on this day prob
IDLY will be extremely ambitious and
Inclined toward selfishnesS in the
pursuit of success. These subjects
If Leo are usually industrious and
1t heart kindly and generous.
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M O d E R N
ETIQUETTE
By Roberta Lee

@. Should the dessert spoon and
fork be placed on the table with
the rest of the implements that are
necessary for meal?
A. No; they are brought in on
the dessert plate after the other
dishes are removed from the table.
@. Isn't it very poor taste to wear
"dreSsy" clothes when travelingP
A. Yes; it is entirely out of place
and Immediately stamps one as not
knowing what is proper.
@. Shouldn't a boy of sixteen
rise when an elderly person enters
the room?
A. Yes; well-trained youth will
do So
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fected by political interests which
will cause serious results in the pub
lie schools. Popular resentment may
be awakened by injustice to single
minded teachers.
Propaganda will be widely dis
tributed, but the stars indicate that
the public will be less susceptible to
suggestion than it has been in re-
cent years.
Secrecy will mark the plans and
conferences of political leaders. As
trologers forecast amazing surprises
for 1910.
President Roosevelt continues un-
der favorable aspects. The last
months of this year are to bring
him added world acclaim for a
gesture indicating firm foreign pol
j icy.
Belgium and Holland are both
under evil portents. Internal trou-
bles may be serious Loss of states
men who have rendered great serv-
| ice is presaged for both countries.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the augury of a year of advance
ment and good fortune Both mer
and women may gain in persona
popularity.
Children born on this day may bt
exceedingly proud and dictatorial
These subjects Of Leo usually arr
independent and difficult to guide
but they generally enjoy successful
careers.
i Copyright, 1880
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MONDAY. AUGUST I, 1899

Adverse planetary aspects rule to-
lay, according to astrology. Indus
ny may be severely hampered by
iabor difficulties. Capitalists may be
Inclined to procrastinate in making
Investments.
Women should be especially cauti-
us and diplomatic under this con-
iguration which does not encour-
age success in business or profess
iional efforts. Rivalries will affect
many vocations.
Through the autumn, when there
will be business activity along un-
usual lines, competition between
men and women will be severe.
Teachers will be subject to unfor-
sunate Vaccinations.
Education is to be unfavorably af-
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-05

Mr.. r. Robinette was discharged
today from medical supervision at
st. AIMS Hospital.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-05

A baby girl weighing 10 pounds
was born this morning at the Gov
eminent Hospital to Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Kunz.
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FILA MORTGAGE
RATE REDUCED
TO Az PERCENT
New Meximum Applies 10
Mortgages, Housing
Commitments

After August / the maximum
rate of interest which may be
charged on Federal Housing Author
ity commitments will be four and
one-half percent, the local FILA
office was notified today from
Washington
At present the maximum is five
percent and all Alaska mortgages
are being issued at this figure.
The interest rate is charged only
on outstanding balances.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-05

Mrs. F. L. Hennesy was dismissed
today from surgical attention at
st. AIMS Hospital.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-05

The Book ALASKA, Revised and
Enlarged, Now On Sale; S1.00.
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UNION VACATION
BIBLE SCHOOL TO
Open ON MONDAY

The Union Vacation Bible School
sponsored jointly by the Episcopal,
Presbyterian, Lutheran and Metho-
dist Churches will open at 9 c.
clock Monday morning. The school
will continue for ten days.
The faculty of the schools is now
complete and is composed of the
Rev. G.. Edward Knight. dean of
the school; Mrs. Jay Smith, inter-
mediates, Bill Youngs, Juniors,
Miss Helen Larson. Primary Sup
erintendent, assisted by Mrs. ]. A.
Glasse, Miss Kathleen Carlson, and
Mrs. Jack Rose; Mrs. Roy Murphy,
Beginners Superintendent. assisted
by Miss Garnetha Rulaford and
Miss Jane Blomgren.
The school will open at 9 o'clock
each week day morning except Sat-
urday for the next two weeks. All
children from four years and up
are invited to attend. The sched-
ule Of classes has been arranged to
meet the needs of all children. The
subject matter has been SO planned
that each child will have an OPP
portunity to learn, and to demon
strate what he has learned. The
school will close with a public pro-
gram on the night of August 10.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-05

After receiving medical care at
st. AIMS Hospital, Alfonso Guer-
rero was dismissed today.
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HOSPITAL NOTES

Robert Moeller was admitted to
st. AIMS Hospital today and Is
receiving medical attention.
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20 YEARS ;:sl IS. AGO zs;'s.
AUGUST 5. 1919

AUGUST 5, 1919
According to word received here,
the Canadian Pacific had entered
negotiations for the sale of the
Princess Mary TO New York shipping
interests who were to operate her
between New York and the West
Indies.
Under the supervision of Street
Commissioner E. M. Policy, a new
plank street was being laid on lower
Front Street between the Gastineau
Hotel and the City Dock.
w. ]. Meyers was named temper
airy chairman and B. r. Savage
temporary secretary and organizer
of the Alaska Labor Union at the
regular meeting held at the Labor
Hall.
The Rev. Thomas Jenkins, form
erly rector of the Episcopal Church
at Ketchikan, was named Alaskan
representative of the American COM
mitteeS for Armenian Serbian relief,
and was expected to arrive here
soon.
Miss Helen Smith was to leave
on the City of Seattle for Seattle
on her way to Berkeley where she
was to re-enter the University of
California.
Mrs. Robert Kennedy and daugh-
ter were to return to Juneau on the
Princess Mary.
Miss Belle Hood, who had been
spending two months in Wrangell,
returned to Juneau on the Admiral
Evans.
j. P. L. Graves, manager of the
Juneau Music House, was to leave
for the south on a vacation trip.
Weather: Highest 81; lowest Sd;
cloudy.
Smyrna times., 1939-04-06
SHORE RESORT
STARTS WORK
Ocean City, Md, Expects Com
ing Summer Season to
Surpass Previous Year
SPENDING 100000

Preparations for the summer
season, which is expected to sur
pass former years, are now under
way at Maryland's popular sea
shore resort and ocean port at
Ocean City The estimated amount
to be spent has been set at ap-
proximately 100000. In addition
to this, indications are that the
new $750,000 bridget, connecting
the beach with the mainland, viii
be under way. Chief among the
improvements is the construction
of the beach highway between
Ocean City and the Delaware line.
Work on the road will soon begin
when clay base will be put on
the 22-foot road bed preparatory
to the clay and asphalt surface
Last fall the route was graded and
drained. Another improvement is
the installation of new "commn
battery" telephone system at a
cost of $37, 900 to the c. & P. Tele-
phone Co. A new telephone office
is being built by Mrs. I. S. Num-
ford on Caroline Street. New
equipment will replace the present
coffee grinder" phones. Construc-
tion of the 50-foot lookout tower
will begin in a short time by the
Coast Guard Department. The
tower will be placed near the
boardwalk on the north side of the
north jetty and will cost $4,000.
The mayor and City Council will
complete the sanitary sewage sys-
tenn by laying connections west of
Philadelphia Avenue at an esti-
mated cost of $4,000. The largest
development this year along the
waterfront is being made on the
Yacht Club Island, which is being
developed as a harbor for private
and charter boats. Numerous
improvements are also being made
at the Magee Yacht Basin and the
William Bunting docks. Real es-
tate improvements are numerous
at the popular resort, and many
new apartments and cottages are
under construction.
Smyrna times., 1939-04-06

sixty days. The President wanted
to replace the Civil Service Com
mission with a single Administra-
tor and replace the General Ac-
counting Office with an independ-
ent Auditor General, but neither of
these moves can be made, since
these two are listed among the
agencies that cannot be touched.
Mr.. Roosevelt also wanted to ex-
pand the Bureau of the Budget so
that efficiency and economy in
Government could be studied and
advise the President on future re-
organization plans. This was de-
MED the President, but the objec-
tive has been partially attained
through an increased appropria-
ton of $180,00O to the Bureau of
the Budget for additional person
mel. Mr.. Roosevelt wanted to
blanket into Civil Service all Gov
eminent employees, with the ex-
ception of those in policy-making
positions. The present legislation
gives no such permission, but, here
again, the objective is being par
TALLY attained 5y extending Civil
Service to many Government en-
ployees during the past two years
and plans are under way for furth-
er extension. Summing up what
the President can do under the
new legislation, we find the follow
ing; First, he can appoint six new
administrative assistants, at slar-
les of $4,000 each, to aid him in
dealing with the departments and
agencies. Second, subject to the
listed exemptions and the Congress
sional veto, he can transfer, con-
solidate or abolish some sixty
agencies whose functions now
overlap or are divided.
NEUTRALTTY-On May l the
"Cash-and-carry'' provisions of the
present Neutrality law will expire.
No bill has yet been reported in
either House on the subject, al
though several bills have been in
troduced to alter the present Neu-
trality Act. Senator Pittman
(D-Nevl Chairman of the Foreign
Relations Committee would repeal
all standing neutrality legislation
and enact simple statute permit
ting the United States to sell war
supplies to nations at war, provid-
ed, they pay cash and carry the
supplies away in their own ships.
Carrying the law still further, Sen
ator Pitman would continue the
clause forbidding Americans to
travel on ships of belligerent ma
tions, outlaw loans and credits TO
nations at war, and limit arming
of American merchant ships once
the neutrality laws are invoked.
u. S. DEFENSES - Much has
been heard these last few months
about the building of our national
defenses. Just what has been ac-
complished, and approved by the
many measures and proposals may
not be clear to many. Here is
how our army, navy and air force
Continued on Page Sixl
Smyrna times., 1939-04-06
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line with the demand and perfect santa
foods the Associated Manufacturers of
America this Parade of Progress that Mrs America
the
ona known brands of You will always find the
America has offer friendly $500 Storesyou will be
served coureouand of the best possible values
Smyrna times., 1939-04-06
BIOome-BroWn Nuptials

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bloome an
nounce the marriage of their
daughter, Evelyn, to Mr.. James
Brown, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Brown, of Dover, Saturday
evening, March 25th. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. B. F.
Thomson.
Smyrna times., 1939-04-06
L.,royc o.ESSiAN
FreE WILLIAMS

,gs-The following IS q
In to the Delaware
- Ofice recently: Mrs.
y ysllI. Jr., Millsboro;
u,Ite. Dover; Miss Mar
S,sl Lewes; ]. Frank
u Delnlar; Herbert ;.
,nsr; Charles H. Cant
| s,sTsy, John Lennon
\, Of wilmington; Dep
.-sy General William
i Ms. Storey, Of Dover;
| r.. ". H. Brennan and
e d Wilmington
| [lppRoPRIATIoN The
n, r.Uuest for s15O,00O,-
rsrgsncy appropriation
| a reduced by the Ap-
In Committee to $780,
m reported to the House
| r,ijeratiun on March 80.
4 jsvs consideration and
IL Of several amend
| ws Increasing and some
4 The amount submitted
! lnrvpriations Committee,
L ansly approved the Ap-
Ii d 100000, 900 by a
| to 10.
kIlyIzATIoN After
IL past two years, de-
| y Administrations Re
Ean Bill, Congress has
assi a greatly modified
|E previous legislation,
|snt sought to create two
.st departments - Social
Public Works, and
sto regular Government
zts some eighty Of the
Fr agencies. The Presi-
|zl to carry out this plan
y restricted under the
5sation. No new de-
Z; can be created, and a
ias most important inde-
tgsncies can not be touch
my reorganization plan.
: solds the power to veto
lzgi1ization plan within
Evening star., 1939-07-17
UNCLE RAYS CORNER

Among the men who have done
fine work in Indian study is one
named George Catlin. He lived
during the past century, and travel
ed widely among Indian tribes.
In his young manhood, Catlin was
a LAWYER, but his heart was not in
the work. He wanted to be an artist,
and to study Indian life. All told.
he made about 900 pictures OF
Indians.
Much of Catlin's work was done
among the Mandans, who made
their homes in the Dakotas. One
day he wrote down an account of
a masked dance given by these
Indians, and here, in shortened
form. is what he said:
MY ears have been ringing almost
all the time. since I came here, with
the din of yelping dancers and the
beating of drums. For days I have
been hearing the stamping and
gunting and believing of the
buffalo dance.
Every man in this Mandan village
must, by public law. keep a buffalo
mask hanging at the head of his
bed. This is so he can put it on
quickly when the chiefs order him
to dance for the coming of buffaloes.
The mask is put over the head
Usually 1t has strip of skin hang
Ing from it--a strip as long as a
buffalo. Fastened to the strip is
Evening star., 1939-07-17
Winning Contract
BY THE FOUR ACES.

David Bruce Burnstone. Meruin D
Msier, Oswald Jacoby and Howard
Schenken worlds LEADING team-of-
four. inventors Of the system that has
beaten every other system in exist
ence)
Evening star., 1939-07-17
Buffalo Dancer
4 x
y @ x
= A K @ 10 x
4 A K j 10 x

a buffalo tail, and it drags on the
ground behind the dancer.
When buffalo dancer grows
Evening star., 1939-07-17
A Lucky Sacrifice
West, dealer.
East-West vulnerable.

west, Qedler.
East-West vulnerable.
v963
<952
AKoss AAJ3
764 N. VK 108 81
~oJ5 We. %K43
. 10 S. 1915
= 40 Js7e
4 %542
Mr.. Howard.
The bidding:
West North East South
IA Pass "a ~
5A So Dbl. Pass
Pass Pass
During my recent sojourn in Nor
way, 1 was playing duplicate when
the above hand was dealt" writes
Conrad N. Howard of Chicago.
Finding the hand unusually inter-
estine later compared results with
the other players II speak the lam
guage fluently) and found that at
most tables East and West OBJ
tanned the contract for four spades
and lost a diamond, a heart and
two club tricks to be down one. At
several tables South played con-
fro of Suo iiopoonIc and
six At my table the East and West
opponents overbid to the optimistic
contract of five spades, whereupon
my partner. nothing daunted. Of
fered a sacrifice to the tune of six
diamonds, the bidding being shown
above.
There was really nothing to the
play. The opponents cashed one
spade trick, but since both the club
and diamond illnesses were right, we
made the remainder of the tricks
for one of the luckiest sacrifice
hands that I have ever seen. This
naturally gave me a top score due
wholly to luck and partner with
the heart Of lion,
Y
You we're Oswald Jacoby's partner
on Saturday and held:
40 xxx
vKxX
Xxx
~
The bidding:
'Jacoby Schenken You Maier
INT Pass CD
Answer-Your correct bid is two
spades. In spite of the fact that
you are below the usual high-card
requirements for a takeout, your
two-suit hand indicates sufficient
playing strength to try for game in
whichever suit partners hand fits
best.
Score 100 per cent for two spades,
go per cent for two hearts tbid the
higher ranking suit f1rst, 40 per
cent for pass, 0 for any other bid.
Question No. 1877.
You are Howard Schenken's part
ner and hold:
Evening star., 1939-07-17

The bidding:
Burnstone Schenken Maier You
Pass Pass IA CD
What do you bid? (Answer to-
morrow
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