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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-02
U. S. ON SPOT?

u. S. ON SPOT?
If war comes just now and the
United States definitely refuses to
have a part and even embargoes
essential supplies to belligerents, 1t
may bring defeat of France and
England. The chances of both sides
in Europe have been discussed pro
and con for many months in many
places, including the White House
Much expert opinion gives Eng
land and France no better than a
$3.50 chance of victory.
Thus the dilemma. England, if
defeated. might well have to sur
render her navy. So would France
The totalitarian powers then could
assemble an almost invincible ar
mazda to move on South America
if they sought TO make that rich
spot their next conquest. And the
United States Navy, even en-
HANGED by present construction,
would have right smart time
beating them off, particularly if
Japan provided Pacific menace.
That is one side of the dilemma
as it is pictured by those who have
discussed the situation with Presi-
dent Roosevelt.
The other side is an offer to act
as Intermediary. The President has
already taken that step. 1t involved
the risk of rebuff That would not
hurt U. S. prestige = it might
strengthen public sentiment against
the two totalitarian states.
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STocK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, May 2.-Closng quo
tation of Alaska Juneau mine stock
today is 8A, American Can 81, Am
erican Power and Light AS, Ana
conda 23A, Bethlehem Steel 55A,
Commonwealth and Southern IL
Curtiss Wright g.. General Motors
42%, international Harvester Sc,
Kennecott 80, New York Central IA,
Northern Pacific 81, United States
Steel ass, Pound $4.68A.
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DOW. HOMES AVERAGES

The following are today's Dow,
Jones averages: industrials 1882,
rails 2595, utilities 22.42.
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Evening star., 1939-01-01

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
LEGION SERVICES
 HELD TODAY FOR
 EDWARD H. FORD

Last rites for Edward H. Ford, assistant lighthouse keeper at Cape Spencer, were held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Chapel of the Charles w. Garter Mortuary with ritualistic service of the American Legion.
 Edward Ford served in the Quar- termaster Corps as sergeant, senior grade, from July 10, 1914 to October E, 1919. The interment was held this afternoon in the Legion plot of Evergreen Cemetery.
 Following are list of Legion aires pallbearers: Bud Andersen, A. E. Johnstone, John M. Clark, Dave Davenport, Garrett Nostrand and Steve VukoVich
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
Smallpox
 Increasing
 In Nation

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Nov. 20. = Typhoid fever anc diphtheria are disappearing. They are disappearing because we know a method of pre- venticn. It consists, in both cases, in the acceptance, on the part Of the parents, of the responsibility Of producing active immunity by inoc- ulation. That is, it consists in every individuals making a special and personal effort.
 It is remarkable that in com paratively short time the pu lie could be educated and persuaded to adopt this responsibility; re- markable that it has been carried out almost universally.
 But smallpox, instead of being on the decrease, is on the in- crease-and the shame and tragedy of it is that it is just the same kind of a disease as the others. It is a disease that can absolutely be prevented and one that can be pre- vented exactly as diphtheria and typhoid are prevented - by indi- vidual inoculation for immunity.
 Vaccination against smallpox is the oldest of the methods used to obtain individual immunity. In the early days of it's use it was ac- cepted eagerly, because the menace of smallpox was an ever-present and terrifying reality. Perhaps it was too successful.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28

reading old histories of St. Mich aels Cathedral at Sitka that wood from the cabin of the Neva was used for pillars in the old church. which was replaced in 1887 by the present structure. The pillars, used as col umns ill the screen which separated the altar from the rest of the church, have been stored for 100 years in the attic of the newer church. Father Kashevaroff rediscovered them there last summer.
 The old church was built in l816, seven years after the Neva sunk on its third voyage to Sitka.
 Shiels had the carver make the figure of St. Michael in the likeness of a painting at the Cathedral. A large photograph of the finished carving, showing infinite detail and very high quality of craftsman- ship. has been received by Kashe- varoff from Shiels.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
Sf. Michael
 Carved from
 NevaTimher

A piece of timber from the old Russian ship Neva which went down at Cape Edgecumbe near Sitka in 1909 has been worked by an expert Swiss woodcaryer into a bas relief figure of St. Michael and his fiery sword
 The remarkable carving was exc cuted for Archie Shiels. General Manager of Pacific American Fish cries, who has been trying for years tc get hold of a piece Of wood from the NeVa
 Shiels obtained the Neva timber through the efforts of Rev. A P Kashevaroff, wno learned through
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
ITALY MAY
 GET IN WAR
Allied Blockade May Re- suIt in Nation 5 Afti-
 tude, Is Report

ROME, Nov 2S.-Premier Mus solin's editorial spokesman, Virginia Gaydia, warned today that Italy might consider the Allied export blockade sufficient cause to involve her in the European war.
 Wrote Gaydia in one if his auth oritative editorials: The intensifi- cation of the Allied blockade might well cause nations not yet involved in the war to seriously consider the question of conditions unded which it is possible for a single country to control sea routes of vital import ance."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
FORESTER ARRIVES
 WITH E0UlpMEN !

The Forest Service boat Forester arrived during the night at Aux Bay with a scow load of equipment from Ketchikan. Enroute it delivered 8 logging unit at Angoon.
 Tomorrow the Forester is going out with a load of equipment for Hoonah.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
PRICE FIXING
 IN WAR TIME
 I5 OLD STUFF

LAREDO, Texas, Nov 28. - II you think wartime price fixing is an innovation of the goth century, cast an eye over Laredo municipal rec ords, dated 1910.
 Laredo was a Mexican city when the priest, Miguel Hidalgo Y Castillo, launched the Mexican revolt against the mother country, Spain. Laredo remained loyal to Spain. Merchants apparently took advantage of chaot- ic conditions to attempt profiteering and finally municipal authorities stepped in by decree to halt the practice.
 Said the decree:
 Each individual selling meat shall give five pounds for one real (121s cents); this to include the bone that pertains to that cut of meat.
 Whoever sells wax candles shall give four ounces for F real.
 Whoever sells bread shall give 12 ounces for F real after h bread shall be taken from the oven
 All wood haulers shall charge only 112 real for load
 The slaughter of cattle was regu- lated and there was price fixing fol hay and fodder, lard and tallow.
 In addition the decree specified townspeople were to be given frs chance to purchase direct from tht producer, saving middleman profit and individuals were forbidden tt atte,pt,t fo acorfoer', any comm0ditV
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
RANGER K LEAVES FOR OVERHAUL ON
 KETCHIKAN WAYS

Forest Service vessel Ranger TX left today for its annual overhaul at Ketchikan. Administrative work and census work will be undertaken between Juneau and Cape Fan shaw
 Capt. George Sarvella will return here next week.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
OLD TIMERS OF
 ElkS LODGE TO
 BE ENTERTAINED

Old Timers in I.ie Elks Lodge will be honored tomorrow n g ht at a feed and entertainment at the week ly lodge meeting
 Contrary to custom of the past, old timers will not do the work at this years Old Timers Night, but will De the guests at a program put on
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28

of food on hand and will tunnel on Cracker Creek to try and lo- cate the paystreak A. Conn and Bill Daniels are to tunnel during the winter on Horse Creek. Peter Matson. Magne Magnuson and Brick Magnuson have joined Fred Hjelm and Oscar Carlson in win ter tunnel work on Volcanic Creek, Fourth of July District.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
SKI TOW BEING INSTALLED ON
 DOUGLAS TRAIL
CCC Grew Begins Work on Arrangement to Pull
 Skiers Uphill

Installation of a ski tow on the main slalom course of the Douglas ski trail was begun yesterday by a CCC crew. The tow is being built fer the Juneau Ski Club, which will charge a small fee for its use.
 The new ski tow, replacing one used experimentally at the end of last season, will be 450 feet long. It will be operated by gasoline engine
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
GYM CLASS

The weekly Rotarian gym class will meet tonight in the grade school, as a stage is being erected in the high school gymnasium fer the school play.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
FOR GopER5

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28. - Re- publican party leaders will get their first view of possible nu- cleus of the l040 platform when the National Committees Execu- tive group meets here December T. It is understood that Dr. Glenn Frank, head of a large private com mittee which has been mapping a platform, has been invited to attend.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
Concern Expressed bv
 British Over Dispute Of Finland and Russia

LONDON, Nov. 28.-The British High Command manifested concern today over the Finnish Russian border dispute but no official state- ment is forthcominp
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
kIL0TTE MOVIES
 SHOWN R0TARIANS

Color motion pictures of Southeast Alaska with special emphasis upon the canned salmon industry, were shown at today's- Juneau Rotary Clu3 luncheon by Al Milotte, Ket- chikan photographer.
 Guests at the meeting included rver Anderson and E. L. Clements
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
New Mayor, Regina

REGINA. Nov. 23.--A veteran of political wars, seventy year-old James Grasseck. will be Reginas new Mayor. Gresseck kept labor Mayor Ellison out of office in the municipal election. All other labor candidates were elected.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28

1 by younger members of the Lodge.
 Keith Wildes is in charge of ar engagements for tomorrow's meet ing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28

JOINS PIONEERS Fred D. Heath. oldtime sour dough, was recently initiated into the Pioneers at Fairbanks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
FIRST TRIP OUTSIDE

David Evans, born in Atlin, has left for the Outside, his first trip. He had never seen a street car.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28

DIR. STEyFs, CHIROP0DIST. Makes Arch Appliances to measure office, 10 Valentine Bldg. Phone 64a
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28

MINE WORK T ATLIN
 Jens Johansen. Clo Ollson and Nels Loken, have a winters supply
Evening star., 1939-07-23
Kayak Il Sets Mark
In Win Of $4,000
Hollywood Race
Scores by Five Lengths
Over Crovot;; Specify
Gets Third Money
By the Associated Press.

BY tne associated PreSS.
INGLEWOOD, Calf, July o.
Powerful Kayak II rumbled across
the finish line on schedule today
and won the $4,000 Added Holly
wood Gold Cup Handicap.
Marking the second successive
year the race, highlight of the Holly
wood Park season, has gone to
Sportsman Charles S. Howard of
San Francisco, the f1ashy Argentine
romped the mile and one-quarter in
track record time and left his nearest
challenger, Townsend B. Martin S
Cravat, five lengths behind. A. A.
.Baroni's Specify was third.
Just as HoWardS handicap king
Seabiscuit. won the Inaugural Gold
Cup in 1888 in track record time, SO
did Kayak II, with George Woolt
aboard, walk off with todays event
Kayak II ran the distance in 2:0235
Seabiscuit's old record, held jointly
with Shining One, was 2:0345.
Duplicate Previous Race.
In many ways it looked as though
they reeled off the 100000 Santa
Anita Handicap of last March again
this afternoon. In that rich classic
Maj. Austin c. Taylor's Whichcee
and Specify burned the track setting
the pace, then Kayak II moved ur
with a rush and took charge. The
same thing happened in the Gold
Cup, and brought the 4-year-old
Kayaks turf winnings to $135 ,48O.
Installed as a prohibitive betting
favorite, Kayak II trailed within q
length or two behind the flyine
Whichcee and Specify, letting them
battle it out. On the far turn Wool1
let the Argentine out-and he
moved, easily and surely, by the
two, opening up a lead that
stretched to S lengths by the time
he hit the finish wire.
Cravat, the second betting choice
meanwhile, came up from fifth in
the seven-horse field, and pounded
on down the stretch for second
place and $4,000 purse money. But
he never threatened Kayak II.
Wagering Totals $20O,73S.
The Howard star, worthy success
sor to the laid-up Seabiscuit, paid
off On 81 pari-mutuel tickets at
$3.50 to win, $22O to place and $22C
to show. Cravat, ridden by Jackie
Westrope, paid 50 and $3.50, and
Specify, with Charley Corbett up
paid $3.50. Myron Selznick's Can't
Wait finished fourth, Nelson How
ards Gosum fifth, the fading
Whichcee sixth and the Binglin
Stables Olimpo last.
A throng of $4,000 turned out for
the race program. A total of $780,
738 was wagered on the big race.
Evening star., 1939-07-23
Only Two Crack Par as Metz,
One Over in Second Round,
Keeps Lead in Western

and make him a hot title choice for
tomorrow's windup program Of 36
holes, all to be played over the No. 3
course with it's difficult par of So
35-71.
In the 143 class were three we'll
known professionals and one anna
teur. John David. Simon-pure star
from indianapolis who captained
the Purdue University team and
holds the Indiana State Amateur
title, went around in II after a first
round of 72. The professionals tied
with him were Jimmy Hines, who
slipped to IA today; Henry Picard,
the P. G. A. champion who had a
II and KY Laffoon of Chicago, whose
smart 68, two under par, was one of
the two sub-par rounds of the day.
The other par buster was Denny
Shute of Huntington, w. Va, who
had a SO, one under regulation fig
ures. for two-day total of IA, the
same record held by Harry Adams
of Chicago, whose second round
found him sliding four shots over
par to a IS.
Big Ralph Guldahl of Madison,
N. j., winner of the championship
the last three years, was bracketed
at 145 with Ray Mangrum of Oak
mont, Pa, and Sam Snead of White
Sulphur Springs, w. Va. Snead,
who had trouble making his shots
behave this summer, scrambled all
over the course in compiling mines
of 1885, two over par.
Still Count Guldahl In.
Guldahl, whose fast finishes in re-
cent years have made his opponents
extremely loath to start counting
him out of the picture just yet, had
a 1-over-par II. His card contained
an eagle on the 507-yard tenth
hole of the No. course.
Metz's card showed three bogies,
principally because of bad iron shots
and two brides. Mangrum played
steady golf, in sharp contrast to
Nelson's hot and cold game which
saw the national open king three
putt three holes for bogies-two of
them on the 17th and 18th holes as
he missed second puts of feet.
Fifty-one professionals, scoring
154 or better, and % amateurs, scor-
ing 156 or under, qualified for to-
morrow's title drive.
Evening star., 1939-07-23
BY EARL HILLIGAN,
Associated Press Sports Writer.

CHICAGO, July 22.-Par turned
and fought back in the Western
Open golf championship today, but
even a decision over dapper Dick
Metz failed to keep the 30-year-old
Chicago professional from clinging
stubbornly to the lead as the tour
nament reached its halfway point OF
SO holes.
Metz, working on a 4-under-par
first round 81. turned in Lover
par II on the No. Medinah course
for total of 1873 strokes. This per-
formance was tops by one shot
through a day which saw only two
experts beat par and six of the
seven front-runners bow to regula-
ton figures.
Lloyd Mangrum Running Second.
In second place was Lloyd Man
grum of Los Angeles, who added a
1-over-par II to his first round 68
for 139 total.
Right behind him was Byron Nell
son, the national open champion
from Reading, Pa, who carded a 70
to bulwark his opening round 68
Evening star., 1939-07-23
Comiskey Eu|ogized
Al Last Rites for
Loyalty 10 Sox
Fulfilled Sacred Trust
Of His Father, Pastor
Tells Thousands
Nv the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, July 22-J. Louis
Comiskey, owner and president of
the Chicago White Sox, was laid
to rest today in the presence of
thousands of his friends.
Men from every walk of life filled
the Church of st. Thomas the Apos-
tie to pay final tribute to the kindly
son of the "Old Roman" of base
ball. A street was blocked off to
permit hundreds of others to gather
outside.
The Rev. Father James Leddy of
st. Kilians Parish delivered the
funeral grafton, as he did at the
funeral of Comiskeys father eight
years ago.
when Charles A. Comiskey died."
he told the mourners, "he passed on
q sacred trust to his son. Today as
we prepare to take him to his last
resting place it can be said that
Louis Comiskey kept that trust by
carrying on with perseverance, pa
tience and kindlness the task of
restoring the White Sox to their
rightful place in the baseball en-
' pire."
Active pail bearers at the funeral
included President Will Harridge
of the American League, Jimmy
Dykes, manager OF the White Sox,
Evening star., 1939-07-23
Steady Job Helps Klein Come Back at Bat
Leader 33 Ends Long Slump Hits in 20 Buc Games Row

safely in 20 straight games, and
Friday he turned in a catch in
right field which would have
made Ty Cobb or Iris Speaker
blink.
"It's playing every day." he re-
piled when asked why he almost
overnight returned to the form
which brought him the league
batting championship in 1888.
II broke a muscle back here"
he indicated the rear of his right
leg, when I went to Chicago in
1884, and it bothered me for
three years. Last year the Phils
used me mostly as q pinch hitter,
but this year I reported In dus
shape.
Evening star., 1939-07-23
Georgia Coleman Back

NEW YORK, July % (P).-Geor-
gia Coleman, former Olympic div
ing champion, has arrived from
California and entrained for Dams
vile, N. Y, where she will enter
Bernarr MacFadden's physical cul-
ture hotel.
Suffering from liver trouble, Miss
Coleman was in hospital here last
month before going to California,
where she was stricken again.
Evening star., 1939-07-23

However, they had a bunch of
young fellows they wanted to
try, so the first three weeks I
didn't play at all. Then when
they got another outfielder, they
told me that if I could make a
deal to better myself to 60 ahead.
I connected with the Pirates the
same day.
Klein thinks the Pirates would
be up there IL right now if they
had Cy Blanton and Russ Bauers.
Both chuckers have been out
most of the season with bad
arms. There is only a vague hope
that either will see much service
this year.
Evening star., 1939-07-23
Hunt at His Funniest When on His Own

Obviously Mr. Tge sckler for convention unfortunately
immune to the Gbs delightful
to bother Mr. little Gil
and funniest when strictly
barred 10 other There telling
to beat Grant he did have
q racket.
Gil his
1t maeru job that Gil did
inherited the No. Cup
Budge Gil
the court although there
Mr. Hunt the Riggs the
led him and then
the net pappies And it made Gil spoler
Gilbert his when he contributed
brilliant chapters history
hard match until he finally could
deep out OF the bucket until
cded change shoes midmatch
IN full of the his pnkies