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rush in the immediate foreground
and the irregular lines to the right
and left sweeping past the magnin-
cent group which arrests our at
tention." He describes the foam
hecked rein of Traveller and the
nobility of the figure Of Lee seated
on the excited hors, "the mingling
of emotions in the riders mind
wonderfully depicted" and his Ger
tain eager and slightly anxious gaze
upon the distance, as II watching
approaching reinforcements."
15,O0o Killed.
Well may that intrepid COM
mander have kept an anxious eye
upon the horizon. The Battle Of the
wilderness. commencing on May 5
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Fierce Civil War
Battle Fought IS
Years Ago

In a world torn by rumors of
wars, yet seeking desperately after
peace and settlement of ancient
strifes, there comes a heartening
announcement from our national
learders. It Is to the effect that
again in our own history the people
of all sections of the country will
commemorate the heroism Of both
Union and Confederate soldiers,
and that for the first time they
have chosen a Southerner, Senator
Harry Flood Byrd of Virginia, to
deliver the address on the Battle
field of Gettysburg on May 80,
when the Nation pays tribute to
its honored dead.
This celebration arouses the hope
that long g-nurtured passions and
prejudices are at length giving away
before appreciation of the gallantry,
the devotion and sacrifices of Amer
leans who had this in common
that they gave their lives for a
prinsiple and were representative
of those qualities through which
we have again become a united,
free and happy Nation.
The passing of three-quarters of
a century of time has dimmed the
glory neither of the valorous deeds
of those who died for the Union nor
of those who sacrificed themselves
for the Lost Cause. Yet it has
served to open the hearts of the
American people to the tolerant
perception of true courage under
any flag.
Thus Americans everywhere can
today appreciate that brilliant
charge in the wilderness, under Gen.
Robert E. Lee, the 18th anniversary
of which was yesterday, May 6.
The Battle Of the Wilderness,
fought in Spotsylvania County, Va,
has gone down in history as one
of the fiercest battles Of the Civil
War. During its course, as Hoods
famous Texas Brigade charged into
action, the Confederate general,
whose memory Is now revered by
all true patriots, dashed suddenly
upon the scene, mounted upon his
famous white horse, Traveller, and
amidst wild cheers and exhortations
of Lee to the Rear!" prepared to
lead his men into battle.
In that inspiring moment, Leonard
Groce Gee, a Texan, siezed impul-
sively the generals bride rein, to
turn his startled mount. Yet only
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he wondered, what next? Indeed,
by all means. it should be preserved
for the pleasure of the people of to-
day and for future generations as
we'll.
Indeed, the writer is not the only
one interested in preserving and re-
storing this old fort, for he finds
that the National Defense Commit
tee of the Junior Board of Com
merce is also actively interested and
plans to obtain favorable congress
sional action to preserve it for the
benefit of tourists and others. The
chairman of this committee Is
Humphrey Daniel and the vice
chairman r. L. O'Brien.
The site of this old fort was part
Of the Manor of Warburton, which
was patented October 20, 1641. When
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could, which he did by filling all
his pockets with cherries.
AS one would suppose, it was quite
a job getting out of the tree with
pockets filled in this way, and when
the ground was reached little
Johnny looked more like dyed egg
than anything else, as one might
imagine. Cherries to the right of
him, cherries to the left of him and
cherries from head to foot, and
every pocket filled with jam-cherry
jam. What became of the other
boy? Well, he hasn't been seen
from that day to this.
Preservation Advised.
Naturally the writer's own little
personal sentiment attaches to this
fort, and when he saw that it was
to be abandoned as a military post
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the fort at this time were some
cherry trees, quite high ones, and
the sergeant in charge of the grounds
gave permission to the boys to help
themselves. Forthwith they pro-
ceeded to do so. One of the writer's
Sunday school companions, one who
would not likely be in George Wash
ingtons class for truthfulness.
agreed to catch the loaded branches
of cherries as they were thrown to
the ground and which we were later
to divide. The writer was assigned
the job of climbing the tree and
the other boy the gathering up of
the branches. and everything went
well until the boy on the ground
had all he could eat, when he quit
the job. The writer was then left
to provide for himself as best he
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the city Of Washington was laid
out George Digges was the pro-
prietor of Warburton, and, according
to the census Of 1890 had living with
him one son over 16 years of age,
his wife and one daughter. He
had los slaves. Presumably his
brother William owned % slaves,
and Mary. who may have been his
sister-in-law, owned IS.
The placing of a fort at this
strategic place in the river was due
to the request of President WASH
ington, made in 1894, for it was
on May IL of that year that Henry
Knox, then Secreary of War, re-
ceived a letter which said: "The
President of the United States, who
is well acquainted with the river
Potomac, conceived that a certain
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Grant Called Lee
Older Brother
in Arms

at noontime and continuing until
night, had been resumed the fol-
lowing day. That day had been
marked by a succession of fierce
attacks on each side. The total loss
in the two days battle was esti-
mated at 5000 men.
Gen. Wadsworth, Gen. Hayes and
Gen. Webb of the Federal Army
were killed during the encounter,
while Confederate ranks lost such
courageous generals as Jones, Jenkins
and Pickett. Gen Gregg, already
wounded as the result of an earlier
engagement, fought and the brave
and brilliant John w. Daniel, then
on the staff of Gen. Early, later
Senator from Virginia and uncle of
the present Secretary of the United
States Senate, Col. Edwin A. Halsey,
barely escaped death. He suffered
wounds that manned him for the
remainder of his life. At the close
OF the second day both armies held
substantially the same position they
had held the previous evening, and
the battle-ground was strewn with
the dead, the wounded and the dy-
ing.
All the drama, the valor and fear
lessness, the love of the men for
their leader, their forgetfulness Of
self, their fire and ardor has been
caught in the McArdle painting. But
noblest Of all shines the inspired
countenance Of Lee, whose life offers
one Of the finest examples in history
Of self-abnegation and renunciation
Of high honors and personal distinc-
ton in the interests of a patriotic
and answering devotion to duty.
Steadfastly loyal to the land Of
his birth and the people he loved,
his nobility of purpose inspired even
his enemies with admiration. Grant
paid tribute to his rare qualities by
his magnanimous treatment of his
:hivalrous foe at Appomattox when
he fell into conversation with Lee
as with an older brother in arms"
1t is recognition of such funda-
mental virtues as those typif1ed by
Robert E. Lee and Ulysses s. Grant
that has broken down the sectional
ism Of the past and wiped out old
bitterness Of spirit. History never.
offered q more propitious moment
for reiteration Of our faith in such
attributes as this stirring McArdle
painting depicts In 20 mastery .
fashion.
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Location of Fort Selected
By George Washington
Junior Board of Commerce Would
Like to See 1t Preserved for
Future Generations

bluff of land on the Maryland side
near Mr.. Digges', point formed
by an eastern branch of the Po-
tomac, would be proper situation
for the fortiflcation about to be
erected"
Cost Little.
The expense attached to the con-
struction Of the fort was rather
small and included only a proposed
expenditure of $4,000, or probably
even less than this amount. We find
that when war was deemed i'm
minent with Great Britain, Mai.
LEnfant was directed to proceed
to Fort Washington and report its
condition for defense, which he did
on May %, 1913, and. though he
was not favorably impressed with
the design Of the fort, yet he urged
suitable appropriation for putting
it in proper condition for the de-
tense of the Potomac.
However, when the British sailed
up the river three days after the
burning of Washington by Gen.
Ross. Capt. Samuel T. Dyson, the
American officer in charge, did not
attempt to test the resistance and
stability of the fort but forthwith
blew 1t up and made a hasty retreat,
for which he was later court-mar-
tailed and dismissed from the serv-
ice.
Destruction Cowardly.
Naturally this act upon the part
Of Capt. Dyson made matters quite
simple for the British, who pro-
ceeded to make the destruction of
the fort complete. 1t is true that
the officer in command at the fort
had requested reinforcements, which
was refused or unheeded, but judg-
ing from what Capt. Gordon of
H. M. S. Seahorse had to say, and
he made a survey of this situation
few hours after the fort was
blown up, the destruction of the
fort by one of our own officers
might we'll be deemed an act of
sheer cowardice.
Capt. Gordon in his report had
this to say: "At daylight the ships
moored under the battery and COM
pleted its destruction. The guns
were spiked by the enemy; we 9TH
erwise mutilated them and destroyed
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Old Fort Guarded Potomac
During the Civil War
Site Now Being Abandoned by
Army Was Once Popular
Excursion Spot
Bv John CIaqeff Proctor,

By John CIaeeH Proctor.
We are fast approaching the picnic
though many OF us beyond the when boiled
sirable diet do like
could eat most anything might have
caused cholera morbus ~
Washngon always has had its adequate picnic
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-08
HAROLD SMITH
 RETURNS; SAW AMERICA FIRST
VaeaiionI Trip Took Forest Service Man t4,0O0
 Miles by Auto

After 14,000-mile vacation trip in which he touched both coasts as well as Canada and Mexico Harold Smith returned today to his desk in the Forest, Service Regional office.
 Smith left here August IS. With Mrs Smith, her sister, Mrs Ralph Jacoby of Des Moines, Washington, and Mrs. Wellman Holbrook of Ju- neau, he drove down the coast through Texas, to Mexico City, Washington, New York, Niagara, Canada. Detroit, Chicago and back to Seattle.
 Mrs. Holbrcok was met by her brother-in-law and sister at Soiux City and went to visit with them It Hatfield, Minnesota. She will return to Juneau soon. Mrs. Smith will remain at Seattle until after Thanksgiving, returning here No yeinber 28.
 At San Francisco, Smith attended The annual convention of the Ma tionals Federation of Federal Elm pioyees. He is Vice President of the Juneau chapter
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CAA OFFICIALS
 TO BASE HERE;
 SURVEY FLIGHT
Hoppin and Davis Seeking Landing Field in
 ]. f. Alaska

Planning to spend month in Southeast Alaska surveying Civil Aeronautics Authority velop- ments, Marshall Hoppin, Alaska di- rector of CAA work, and Benton Davis, senior inspector arrived in Juneau yesterday afternoon from Cordova.
 The two flew in with CAA Fleetwing all-metal amphibian and landed at the PAA airport.
 Hoppin said CAA work in AL aska is progressing swiftly with approximately a quarter million dollars spent in the Territory since work of the department began ir August.
 At present, the CAA has IS tech- nicians in Alaska, and in connec- ton with it's expenditures for sal. aries and labor, approximately 6t percent of the S25000O has beer expended on these items.
 Beam stations, with which wea ther reporting and communication stations will operate, are expected to be in service about February O March at Nome, Ruby, Fairbank and Anchorage, Hoppin said, whicl will permit qualified fliers to fl a beam from Anchorage to Nom via Fairbanks for the first tim
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-08
CHAMBER WILL OBSERVE WEEK
 OF EDUCATION
Robertson Is 10 Speak on Civic Responsibility dt
 Luncheon Tomorrow


 With observance Of EduCaOlon Week the present order of busi- ness through the United States. the Juneau Chamber of Commerce will play it's bit in the national observance tomorrow at it's regular weekly luncheon at the Baranof Hotel.
 Speaker for the day, on the sub ject of Education for Civic Re sponsibility" will be R. E. Robert son.
 Guests Of the Chamber will be visiting CAA officials It. Marshal Hoppin and Benton Davis.
 Education Week began Sunday with national programs beginning a schedule of the various branches of education for the American way of life" The topics for tht week were to be, place ol religion in our Democracy, education fol self-realization. education for hu man relationships, education fo economic efficiency, education fo civic responsibility, cultiyatins tn, love of learning and education fo freedom.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-08
BELLE WAsVICk ] $ BRIDE 0Ft,,. 1. 4. HUDSON
Petersburg Wedding of In terest fo Younger
 Set Here

A wedding service by candlelight. in the Petersburg Lutheran Church last Saturday evening is of special interest to the younger set of Ju- neau, for it was at this time that Miss Belle Wasvick., daughter of MT. and Mrs. B. Wasvick of that city. became the bride of MT L. A. Hud- son, prominent young Juneau busi- ness man and son of MT and Mrs o. B. Hudson, of Oakland, Cal.
 The couple took their VOWS before an arch of evergreens arranged in front of the altar and the Rev. E. s. Tollefson performed the ceremony at 8.30 o'clock. White, pale yellow and orchid chrysanthemums were placed artistically to accentuate the evergreen boughs which decorated the church and wedding music was played by Mrs. A. R. Boyer, organ ist. and MT. Alex Waite, violinist. Before the service, Miss Evelyn Nicholson sang Because and after the vows were repeated she gave a lovely rendition of T Love You Truly"
 Given in marriage by her father the bride was a beautiful picture in her gown of white satin. fashioned with long sleeves pointed at the wrists, high neckline accented by tiny seed pearls, and full skirt ending in long train. Her full length veil of bridal illusion, with inserts of lace, softly yelled her slim figure and fell from coronet of seed pearls attached to her lovely chestnut colored hair The brides flowers were of pink and white roses and were arranged in formal bouquet.
 Mrs. Magnus MartenSs matron of honor, was gowned in fuschia col-i ored lace and wore a. i'cluster of flowers in her hair. She carried a bouquet of autumn colored chrysan- themums.
 The two bridesmaids were five year-old Irene Wasvick, and seven year-old Jean Wasvick, nieces of the bride. They were darlings in long peach colored taffeta frocks. made princess style, and each carried 8 bouquet of bronze chrysanthemur1s. Mrs. .Wasvick choose a gown of fuschia crepe for her daughters wedding and wore a shoulder corsage of gardenias. " MT. Carl Hall arrived from Seattle to be present as best men for the groom, and ushers included Messrs. Arnold Wasvick, brother of the bride, and Norman Rustad. r
 A wedding reception followed the ceremony and was held at the home of the brides parents where many friends of the couple called during the evening to extend their wishes of happiness. as 5a@a1 R'
 Pouring during the reception hours were Mrs. Knute Thompson and Mrs. Charles C. Anderson. Those assisting during the evening
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in Alaskan aviation history.

in Alaskan aviation history.
 Communications stations are also being established at Talkeetna and Cantwell Summit to round out this system in the Interior
 While passing in Juneau for the next four weeks, Hoppin and Da- wis will survey for communica- tions station at either Haines or Skagway, and will examine the Ketchikan-to-Juneau area for a CAA communications station and landing field.
 Both Hoppin and Davis are at the Baranof Hotel planning to leave for Skagway and Haines within the next few days.
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pAA ElEl,l|Rll,Nl,
 FLYING TODAY

Seven passengers, were due from Fairbanks with PAA this afternoon and five passengers were to fly from here to the Interior.
 Pilots Murray Stuart and Walt Hall flew north with J G. Shepard J. J. Meherin, D. Olson, George La Fromboise and Lee Wilson, while Pilots Bill Knox and Gene Meyring are due in with E. WackoWitz, MT and Mrs c. Thorgaard, Mike Step ovich, J. Ranne and MT. and Mrs Matheson.
 The plane arriving today is scned- uled to turn around and return tt the Interior immediately,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-08
NORTH COAST SITkA BOUND
 FROM JUNEAU

Nearly thirty passengers embark ed last nightefor Sitka on the steam er' North Coast.
 Sailing were Claude Hirst, Grace Sabanoff, w. w. Tenniswood, Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Morley, Howard Hun- ter, A. Van Mavern, A. J. John- stone, Mike Karry, Kelly Floss, Mrs Jake Cropley, Jake Cropley Jr., Jerry Cropley las s6 8
 Bill DaI1in, Vera Harmon, George Anderson, J. Sullivan, MT. and Mrs w. E. Dders Ken Edwards, L. l. Trimble. B. F. Kane, Art Uggen. Nick Kitka, H. B, Crewsen, E. Gievanetti H Russell, John. Masel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-08
Couple 10 1rE. Marriage Again After E Years

Sometimes it takes people a long time to realize their mistakes. It took Albert A, Kiefer and Agnes Kent Bright 25 years to under stand they were wrong in getting a divorce in 1914.
 Today they obtained marriage license from U. s. Commissioner Felix Gray and are to be married here tomorrow morning.
 They were married first in 1912 After the divorce she married again, but Kiefer. now an em- ployee of J.J. Suckers Imperia Pool Room. waited and waited She obtained another divorce. Mrs. Bright arrived here yester. day from Ketchikan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-08
L0zzIA IARRE5TED
 AT kETCHIkAN
 BY CREDITORS

Don Lozzi, formerly manager of the Broaway Cab Company here, was arrested at Ketchikan last night and taken off the southbound steamer Tongass on civil warrant by which creditors in Juneau are seeking to collect $333.50 in debts allegedly owed by Lozzi.
 The cab man was held under the seldom used Bail and Arrest law The Juneau Medical and Surgical Clinic brought the suit on behalf of itself and other creditors. Cnless Lozzi can raise the money at Ket- chikan to obtain his release he will be returned here for trial in Com miSsioner,S Court. nt.
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included Mrs. Gene Torkelsen, Mrs Anthony Steele; sister of the bride, Miss Mary Elizabeth Steele, niece of the bride, and Mrs. T. Wasvick, sister-in law of the bride.
 MT. and Mrs. Hudson are now honeymooning at Green Rocks Lodge, near Petersburg, and plan to- return X to Juneau during the early part. of next week where they will be at home to their many friends in the Assembly Apartments
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eRANDDAuGHrEs AT NOME

: News of the birth of a new granddaughter to MT. and Mrs James Monagle was received here today from Nome. The child, named Margaret Ellen, is the fourth oi their son-in-law and daughter MT and Mrs. Edgar P. Tweet of Tel Ter. Among the baby'sa proud run- cles and aunts are M. E. Monagle James Monagle, John Monagle Merritt Monagie-s and Rosellen Monagle, all of Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-08
WADE RETURNS
 FROM MEETING; EXPLAINS A(T
.0Id-Age insurance Bene ifs to Be Paid Next
 Year on New Basis

Preliminary plans for paying \ monthly benefits after next Jafln- ary l to persons who meet the re- ouirements of the Federal old-age and survivors insurance program I were announced today by Hugh Wade. Director of the Territorial Social Security Board.
 [ Returning on the North Coast Efrom regional conference of So- lcial Security Board Managers in San Francisco, Wade explained that ftne payment of benefits to workers twho attain age 65 and also to the of workers who die af- lter, next January l is in accordance fwdtil amendments to the Federal lSocial Security Act passed by the Congress almost, three months, ago. ssThese amendments advanced the tpayment of benefits two. years and lalso extended protection of the so- icial security act to aged wives, vii ldows, dependent children and de- Ependent parents of persons who ghaye worked a sufficient amount of Etime and have made sufficient Eearningsp,from employments covered Fby the law Wade said. k
 sr.s Protection For Family
 'The amended program is prop Eerly described as an 'old-age and Es,mvivors insurance plan because it not only provides protection to the Fworker at age 65, or at such time Ethereafter as he retires, but it also ;,.gives continuing protection through Bout his working life to his family if he should die before fattaining the retirement age.
 Benefits under the amended law are more liberal than under the act passed in 1935. Coverage of the act has also been extended by bringing sbank employees and seamen under the law as of next January 1 while workers beyond age 65, not covered under the original act, are now un- der the law and may upon meet ing the requirements be able to claim a monthly payment" a m
 Wade said that worker who has attained age 65 will be eligible for monthly benefits on next January i if he chooses to retire and meets the following requirements: d) he must have been employed in at least 6 calendar quarters between January. l, 1887 and January l, 194o at emplogments covered by the law and @ he must have. earned at least $50 in each calendar quarter.
 Based on Wage
 If this worker has wife who IS -65 or more, the monthly benefit will
 be increased by one-half. Benefits { will be based on the average month
 ly wage of the worker, between
 January 1. 1887 and date of attain nent. of 65 or retirement.
 Thousands of claims have already been settled with workers who have , attained the age of 65, the settle ments having been lump sum as specified in the original act.
 Within a few weeks, Wade said
 these persons will receive notice that
 their social security accounts may be reopened and they may apply for the monthly payment if they
 meet the minimum requirements The amount of the former settle ment will, however, be deducted ' from the monthly annuity payable . upon retirement. Wade said that application forms for benefits un- der the amended act would probably be available about December :. <
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Alaska, and anxious to have AL aska clubwomen visit them, when in Seattle Several hundred wo- men attended the meeting the day Mrs. Render visited the club, and a thoroughly interesting day was spent, she said --=-az
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AUDIT BOOKS

s. G. Ryan, Pan American Air ways auditor who has been in Fair banks making an annual audit, re- turned to Juneau yesterday and is at the Baranof Hotel, awaiting pas sage south, returning to New York.
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Max. tempt.

' WEATHER SYNOPSIS
 of low this  centered Out h Harbor with the 289D inches Dutch Harbo high latitude with the highest reported pressure
 During 24 Peninsula weather has been to partly cloudy
 Juneau, 9.-Sunrse 733 sunset 354 pm.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-08
uGGEN TO sITKA

Art Uggen, owner of the Alaska Music Supply house here, sailed on the North Coast for, Sitka on a business trip. Uggen~lnas branch store in the Historic City.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-08
ICE RUNNING

Slush is again running in the Taku River, according to word by radio telephone from; Tulsequah and Mary Joyce's today. Reports are that the slush run is heavy" and the final freezeup is immin- ent. tFfs @@sgS
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-08
TRAVELLING MEN LEAVE

Travelling men Bill Diers, Ken Edwards, L. L. Trin1ble, B. F. Kane and H.. B.. ,Crewson were among Sitka bound passengers on the North Coast. V Y ff
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-08
BUILDING ERMIT

A building permit for construction of a boat storage adjacent to 253 Shattuck Way at cost of $200 has been issued to I. Goldstein by the City Bnildiiig Tpspector., t <
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-08
TO VISIT OUTSIDE

MT and Mrs Cecil Wells passed through Juneau aboard the Alaska going south from Anchorage to visit
 ] in Seattle and Portland.
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TOSS SAILS

Kelly Foss left on the steamer North Coast to joint contractor Ray Peterman at Sitka in con- struction work on the new Sitka Hotel.