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Evening star., 1939-05-22
Residential
Social
Notes
Mrs. P. w. Bartlett
Is Here for
Indefinite Stay

Mrs. Paul w. Bartlett is in her
house at 17l2 Third street NV. for
the late spring and perhaps the
early summer. Mrs. Bartlett re-
Gently arrived in this country from
her home in Dinard, France, where
she has established a memorial to
the late Mr.. Bartlett with much of
his famous sculpture. Mrs. Bartlett
has retained the house on Third
street and its studio adjoining,
where the late Mr.. Bartlett did
much Of his most beautiful work
Mrs. Breckenridge Bayne is en-
tertaining aboard her yacht today
IN honor of Miss Emlen Davies and
her finance, NJ Robert Grosiean.
whose marriage will take place Sat-
urday. The party is picnic fashion
and includes sail.
Yesterday Miss Davis and M
GrosJean were guests in whose
honor Mr.. and Mrs. Harold De
Veau entertained at cocktails. Mr.
and Mrs. De Veau received their
guests in the drawing room, the
hostess wearing long f1oWered
frock with dark blue organdy
redlngote and a shoulder spray OF
gardenlas. Miss Davies wore a sum-
merry gown of pastel shade, and as
sisting Mrs. De Veau were her
mother, Mrs. knight Cochran. and
her slstsr-ln-law, Mrs. Donald De
Veau.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward r. Fink
enstaedt were hosts at dinner las.
evening, entertaining informally for
Miss Ruth Hitchcock, daughter of
the late Senator Gilbert N. Hitch
cock, and her house guest. Mrs. Cor
don English of Philadelphia. Miss
hitchcock has opened her house
mere for the remainder of the spring
season after spending the winter in
Europe. She has been absent tor
several years, staying abroad much
of the time.
Mrs. William N. Doak gave buf-
let supper party last evening at
Notre Mid, her place in Virginia, for
her house guest. Miss Virginia Shaf-
fer OF Wytheville, Va. The guests
numbered about 80 young people,
who had supper on the lawn over
looking the Potomac and the Mary.
land hills beyond.
Mrs. Frances Parkinson Keyes en-
tertained at a New England noon
breakfast yesterday in honor of Mr..
Douglas Jerrold of London. who ar
rived here yesterday morning to
spend the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Duncan MacDoueall
OF Victoria, Australia. are passing a
few days in Washington and are at
the Shoreham They came to visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Shirley. after
which they will leave for New York,
where they will embark on the
Queen Mary for tour of England
and the Continent before returning
| to Australia.
Evening star., 1939-05-22
Busbees at Home
To Many Yesterday

Col. Charles M. Busbee, U. S. A.,
and Mrs. Busbee were at home yes
terday afternoon at their residence,
1929 Morrison street, for around so
OF their friends in Army and resi-
Dental circles and not few foreign
military attaches and their wives.
Alternating at the tea table dur
ing the afternoon and generally as
sisting the hostess were Mrs. Robert
M. Beck, Mrs Carnes B. Lee. Mrs.
l.. j. Compton, Mrs. T. J. Camp,
Mrs. E. c. Ewert, Mrs. w. M. Robert
son, Mrs. c. A. Hardigg and Mrs.
Haig Shekerjian.
Evening star., 1939-05-22

turn to Rangoon, Burma, the three
older sons will remain in Keene to
attend the Southwestern Junior Col
lege. Returning to America they
have completed round-the- world
trip, visiting the Hold Land, Rome,
and other points and sailing from
England.
Evening star., 1939-05-22
Missionary Leader
Guest in Takoma

The Rev. j. o. Wilson, for Is
years missionary leader in Burma,
and Mrs. Wilson and their four sons,
Mr.. John Wilson, Mr.. Morris Will
son, Mr.. Harold Wilson and Mr..
Eugene Wilson are guests of DR..
and Mrs. Lindsey Semmons in Ia
koma Park DR.. and Mrs. Sem
mons were also missionaries in
Burma, and during the last four
years of their stay there, the Rev
and Mrs. Wilson were beginning
their service. They visited WASH
ington II years ago. After leaving
Takom Park they will visit Mr.. Will
sons mother, Mrs. Genia Wilson
IN Gentry, Ark, and later go to
Los Angeles for a visit with Mrs.
Wilson'S mother, Mrs. Mary Johnson
and other relatives.
They expect to spend the winter
In Keene, Tex, and upon their re-
pnIa~frio 6ar> A..
Evening star., 1939-05-22
MIR. S. NJ. Hollander
Host in Newark

Mr.. Samuel M. Hollander was host
Saturday evening entertaining at the
Milburn Chanticler in Newark, N. j.
for his daughter, Miss Rhoda F.. Hol-
lander, of the Century Junior Col
lege. The other guests were a num-
ber of her classmates and Miss
Merna Jagendorf of New York City,
Miss Jacqueline Everett of this city,
Mr.. Jayson of Cornell University
Mr.. Morton Estrin of Rutgers Uni
versity and several others from La
fayette and New York Universities
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-03

started as far south San Francisco the Yokohama
bound ship following the shortest or great circle
route would pass only 238 nautical miles south of the
Aleutians Hawaii as they would say in reporting
sporting event is caught way out of position" 1t
is over thousand miles off at an arbitrary angle
Beatedly, the Nation is waking up to the defen-
sive value of Alaska. Sitka is already Navy sea-
plane base. Congress has approved bill to greatly
enlarge The base there and develop similar base at
Kodiak There is talk of establishing Navy seaplane
base at Unalaska.
1t is obvious that defensive force whether of
vessels or planes stationed Kodiak is closer to the
large cities of the Pacific Coast of the United States
Seattle Portland and San Francisco and therefore
better strategic position to defend those cities than
similar force based Pearl Harbor. The Nation
that controls the coast of Alaska and the Aleutian
Islands as as battle in the Pacific is concerned
can get there first with the most ships and guns and
that is what wins engagements on the sea well as
on the land.
A sea fleet or an air fleet stationed at Kodiak will
have estimable advantage as far as the defense
OF the United States is concerned any fleet NOV
ing from the Orient directed at the shores of
the United States. In hoty contested race even
200 miles as would be the with respect to get
ting to San Francisco from Kodiak rather than from
Pearl Harbor, might be of vital consequence. In the
of Seattle the difference in favor OF the Kodiak
base would be nearly 1000 miles.
At this late date there is no point in criticzing
or seeking deract from the defensive value of the
Hawaiian Islands. The defensive installations there
up to the present time have cost the United States
more than $500 100000 The amount authorized, but
not yet appropriated for Stka is $2900000 and for
Kodiak $8,750000.
AS Delegate Dimond said in Congress- "if the
pendture of $4Oo00OO0O for defensive works in the
Hawaiian Islands is justified which not only admit
assert then the modest expenditures for Alaska
which proposed as measure of national de-
Tense are justified million times and that million
can be raised to the nth power"
With Alaska undefended, the United states is not
adequately defended. Let the money be appropriated
for the Sitka and Kodiak bases promptly and let the
work there which will take several years at best
mence at once
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-03
On YEARS AGO
IL Prom THE EMPlRK

MAY 3, 1919
Attorney George B. Grigsby was
nominated for Delegate to Congress
by the Democratic Territorial con-
vention the previous day, the posi-
ton which became vacated due to
the death of Charles E. Sulzer
Mrs. Bakken, auditor of the Frye
Bruhn Company, was to leave for
Seward on the Alameda.
Thomas j. Donohoe. Democratic
National Committeeman, and prom
inent Alaskan attorney, was to re-
turn to his home at Cordova on the
Alameda.
Mrs. r. p. Bradley entertained a
number of her friends at bridge at
her home in Treadwell
j. c. Mcbride was elected presi-
dent. H. I. Lucas, secretary, and
j ,hn Reck, treasurer, at meeting
OF the Gastineau Channel Republic
can Club.
A neighborhood party, in honor of
Mrs. w. L. Martin, who was to leave
for the east on the Princess Mary,
was given by Mrs. S. Guyot.
Miss Essie May Jones, teacher of
the Home Economics course at the
High School, had been absent from
classes during the week owing to
illness.
J. l.. BackStrom, of the Forestry
Service, was to leave on the Ala
media on his way to the Interior. He
had been a guest at the lynda Ho-
tel
j. j. Thompson, of the Astoria and
Puget Sound Packing Company. of
Excursion Inlet was in Juneau and
at the Gastineau Hotel
Weather: Highest 81; lowest 30;
clear
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-03
Lulu. CyOGundOm:s Leading Lady.
Doesn't Mind Looking LMAicrOMS

Mrs. AIbertino Adams looks pref
ty much like any other 35-year-old
housewife when she's in the quiet
English town of Brighton, where
she and her husband make their
home in cottage. But she holds a
place unique in the show world. As
Lulu, she is one of the few lady
clowns in existence and is billed by
Ringing Brothers Circus as the
only female clown Of any impor-
lance.
Women, it seems, don't like to
look silly and grotesque and as a
result shun the role of circus buff
foon. Lulu. however, is the eXcep-
ton that proves the rule. Cheer
fully she wears the traditional tear
daubs under the eyes, the exag-
gerated grease paint mouth and the
red-painted nose.
81 wasn't born very beautiful
anyway. so it doesn't make much
difference to me-" she explains.
Circus acting comes naturally to
Lulu. She was born to the life. Her
parents were acrobats ard bare
back riders. and she herself began
giving performances at the age OF
ten. f
With a brother and sister she
played trumpets and xylophone
and did little dancing as part OF
the Creston Family act which ira.
veled through almost every Euro
pean country with the exception OF
Soviet Russia.
Her father. Joe Creston, still
plays clown role few weeks ever.
year. lust for the fun of it, at thu
Olympia Circus in London.
Although Lulu has been appear
ing in circus acts since she was tel
years old, she did no Glowing unit
ten years ago. when her HUSBAND
suggested that the novelty of
woman clown might prove a sue
cess. lie was right, and she's bee
at it ever since, although she an
her husband also have played IN
good many straight comedy rou
tines in British revues and have ar
peared before King George. Quee
Elizabeth and the Processes Eliza
beth and Margaret Rose.
"The essence of Glowing" say
Lulu. lis to do everything wron
and never finish anything.
lone of our best gags is tryln
to carry a bucket of water over
ladder. 1t always brings laug
when the top man spills it over tn
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-03
TWO CHARTS

1t is Alaskas misfortune, in a way, that the map
of the world the Mercator projection the one with
which are all familiar from schoolroom days, sadly
distorts all the northern and southern portions and
does them rank injustice.
In making the map take the shape of rectangle
when what it represents is in reality globe consid-
cradle liberty had to be taken with lines of latitude
and longitude line of latitude at the equator for
instance is made to appear of the same length as one
at the pole while the first really almost 25 900 miles
long and the other is zero.
The result is that what appears to be east
to west distance at the top bottom of the map is
really very short distance And this is where Alaska
comes in.
If national geographical thinking had been in
terms of realities rather than in terms of the dis
torted Mercator projection Of the world the major
United States defense base in the Pacific would not
be at Pearl Harbor Hawaii but at either Kodiak or
Unalaska in Alaska
Unaaska is only 1,707 miles from Seattle and
2547 miles from Yokohama Pearl Harbor is 209l
miles from San Francisco and 1894 miles from Yoko-
hama. Add up: United States to Japan via Hawaii
5,485 miles; United States to Japan via Alaska 4254
miles The southery route, that which the
Navy would use and be bound to protect if Pearl Har-
Dor is the No l base in the Pacific, is almost hall
again long that by way of Unalaska.
To emphasize the geographical fallacy which ha!
dominated U S. thinking ever since potential enemy
discerned in the Orient, Delegate Dmond recently
displayed in Congress two maps of the Pacific. Ont
the Mereator projection, the other Great Circle
Sailing Chart of the North Pacific.
The sailing chart, which would appear grotesque
ly distorted to who accustomed to the Mercato
map, has the advantage of giving true picture o
the North Pacific insofar it the relation
of Alaska TO the United States and to the coasts O
the countries the other side of the Pacific, Japar
and Russia On it. straight line is the shortest dis
lance between any two points.
BY following the shortest line from the West Coas
of the United States to Yokohama the center of the
Orient ship would pass through the Aleutian Islands
nerth and south of others if the journey
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-03
Safe Flying
New York Tines


Sound cooperative effort between the airlines
themselves and the Civil Aeronautics Authority
rather than luck. is to be credited for this year
splendid record of safety in winter flying. The CAA
reports that the period from December II to March
20 the domestic lines flew 128262050 passenger miles
with but one fatal accident OF this impressive total
so 600 passenger-miles were flown by the three
transcontinental systems of American, United ana
TWA and by the north and south service OF Eastern
Air Lines without single forced landing. The strk-
ing advance made during the past winter can best
be realized by a comparison of its record with those
Of preceding winter seasons remembering that winter
is generally regarded as the comparatively hazardous
time transport operation. On the basis OF alrplane
miles flown the lines operated 12S09995 miles IN the
winter of 1885 with 10 fatalities; 142l8367 miles
in 1867 with 90 fatalities, and 14,824,274 miles in
1878 with 10 fatalities. The past winter. however,
they flew 17863370 miles with only four fatalities.
The figures as retiring Chairman Noble of the CAA
points out, show how successfully highly compete
tive business pushing its development at a phenom-
email rate still cooperate with Federal agency
and get results American hats should be off to both
the airlines and the Authority.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-03
DAILY LESSONS
IN ENGLISH
By W. I. Go. ,icn

Words Often Misused: Emerge
means to rise from Immerge means
to plunge into or under.
Often Mispronounced Inamorata.
Pronounce in-am-o-ra-ta second a
as in ah, third a as in ask I'M
stressed, accent fourth syllable.
Often Misspelled: Museum. OBJ
serve the s, though pronounced as
D.
synonyms: Vacuity, vacancy, void,
vacuum, emptiness.
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
Sensual; unduly indulgent to the
appetites; fleshly. mo sensual pleas
ure ever lasted SO much as for an
hour 2-ProVerb
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-03

Ice forms on the bottom, as well
as on the surface, of many rivers
and lakes
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-03

Try The empire classlIieds for
results.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-03
M . y E X n
ETIQUETTE
BY Roberta Lea

@. What does it indicate when a
man carries on a conversation with
a cigarette dangling from his lips?
A. Laziness, as well as ill-breed-
ing. He probably considers it useless
exertion to life his hand and re-
move the cigarette.
@. Is it permissible for guest
to open conversation with another
guest, when there has been no in
PRODUCTION?
A. Yes, this is permissible.
@. Should a guest unfold the
napkin entirely when placing it on
his lap?
A. No; half unfolded is sufficient.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-03
LOOK and LEARN
By A. c. Gordon

l. What does it mean when a
person is referred to as having died
intestate?
2. Who commanded the English
Army during the World War?
8. How many acres are there in
square mile?
4. What mammal flies?
5. Which is the longest highway
in the world?
ANSWERS
l. The person died without leav-
ing a valid will.
2. Douglas Haig C1861-1928).
3. $40.
4. The bat.
5. Lincoln Highway. New York
to San Francisco; 1928 miles.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-03
cHabby
Birthday

The Empire extends congratula-
taons and best i0isheS today, heir
birthday ammo sar! % re Jolloio-
ing:
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-03

The British definition of "jitterbug is person
unusually fearful about the future trend OF events
Over here that's what might regard most every
body except jitterbugs.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-03
cHoroscobe
The stars incline
but do not compel
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 1889


Threatening and uncertain as
poets are discerned in the horoscope
for today, according to astrology. A
benefic influence rules in the eve
ming.
Jupiter setting at the time of the
Full Moon is seen as encouraging
for international relations. Impor-
tant negotiations may be success
full under this sway.
There is a sign that presages Sc
we're criticism for all who have power
over human destiny Not only rulers
but representatives of minorities
and delegates from the people will
become targets for abuse.
AS preparedness causes intense
activity in many manufacturing
centers. millionaires will be added
to the long-dwindling list and envy
will become a leaven in subversive
propaganda.
Revolutionists may be active in
Erazil and Japan under this con-
figuration which arouses rebellion
against economic limitations and
military service.
This evening is a propitious time
for en- pertaining distinguished
guests.
Women may find this lucky date
fer informal hospitality. 1t is a for
tunate time for entertaining friends
of daughter, especially if the young
men are worthwhile from senti-
mental point of view.
Purchase of house-furnishings
should be satisfactory today. Beach
and mountain cottages will be much
sought this summer when cities will
be less desirable than usual as
places of residence.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the augury Of a year of calm rou-
tine. Women may travel unexpect-
edly.
Children born on this day prob
ably will be determined and even
stubborn when pursuing anything
they desire. These subjects of Taur-
us usually have overpowering per-
sonaities as they reach maturity.
Success belongs to many.
Copyright, 1887
Agriculture economists report the
number of milk cows in the United
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-03
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE
INTERIOR
GENERAL LAND OFFICE
District Land Office

March %, 1899,
Anchorage, Alaska.
Notice is hereby given that Charley
Woods has made application for a
domestic under the act of May 26,
1884, (48 Stat 5000 Anchorage,
serial 09545, embraced in U. S. Sur
vey No. 2319, situate on the west
shore of south end of Tee Harbor,
Alaska, latitude So "a 80" " longi-
tude 1874 As As" w. containing 400
acres.
Any and all persons claiming adj
versely any of the above mentioned
land should file their adverse claims
in the District Land Office, An
chorage, Alaska, within the period
of publication or thirty days there
after, or they will be barred by the
provisions of the Statutes.
FLORENCE L. KOLB,
Acting Register.
Date first publication, April 5, 1899.
Date last publication, May 81, 1899.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-03

veteran headwaiter says the really great men
are slow eaters but it's difficult to get the IDEA across
10 the boss after prolonged lunch hour.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-03
JUNEAU ST0WAWAY
GETS 60-DAY TERM

The following article appeared in
a recent Seattle Daily Times. 1t was
handed in to The Empire with the
request that it be printed and per
haps some of this poor fellows
friends will see it and help him out
of his truble by sending him a ticket
to his job
After testifying he slowed away
on an Alaska bound vessel after be-
ing refused a free passage, David
Mahan, SIS years old former Ju-
neau, Alaska Street Department en-
pIoyee, was sentenced BY Justice
William Hoar today to sixty days
in the county jail for vagrancy.
"Mahan told the court he came
to Seattle from Alaska last fall with
funds with which to buy fishing
boat. The defendant said he became
ill shortly after his arrival here and
was forced to spend his savings The
defendant testified a job was await
ing him in Alaska
i
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-03

Agriculture economists report the
number of milk COWS in the United
States is on the increase
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-09-28
THE SAFEST SHIP

The United States has never gone in
for building merchant vessels of great
size, but the steamship America, recently
launched at Newport News, Va, will be
the largest passenger liner ever built in
this country, besides being the safest in the
world.
Through the use of marinite, an as
bestos material, for partitions and other
construction usually made of wood, the
America will be fireproof, and the largest
of its kind afloat. The ship will be one of
the new fleet being built for the U. S.
Maritime Commission, all of which will
be of similar fireproof construction.
With a gross register tonnage of
about 26,0OO the America will be rel
atively small as compared with such
super-liners as the Normandie, Queen
Mary and others, which have gross reg
lister of $4,000 tons or more.
Now about 40 per cent completed,
the America is expected to be ready for
service next spring, and will be operated
by the United States Lines. There will be
400 staterooms, with accommodations for
1,219 passengers and a crew of $50.
The ship will not rival the big luxury
liners for speed, as it will take about a
week to cross the Atlantic. 1t is primarily
designed for safety and economical opera
ton, although having most of the COM
forts and conveniences of its more pre-
tentious sisters of the sea.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-09-28
ABOUT SAVING SCHOOL CHILDREN

The Importance of training children
to look both ways before crossing streets
and to acquaint them with the sound rules
of safe conduct on the highways cannot
be over-estimated
Figures gathered by the American
Automobile Association show that in
juries to children of school age are higher
than for any other group Of pedestrians.
They also show that the largest percentage
of child pedestrian fatalities occur on
school days, but outside school hours.
School authorities all over the nation
should concentrate upon the problem and
cooperate in the effort to make children
who walk upon streets and highways con-
scious of the dangers that threaten them
and we'll acquainted with the correct use
of streets and roadways.
incidentally, automobile drivers should
make it their business to maintain con-
slant watch for little children on the streets
and highways Speed should be regulated
to insure the safety of children in areas
where they were apt to be injured. Care
full driving at all times is incumbent upon
motorists but no driver should overlook
roadway signs that warn of the probable
presence of children on the roads.
In this connection, Key West has
taken a definite step forward in moving to
afford some protection for its school chill
dren with the establishment of school
patrols at each of the grade schools in the
city. The A.A.A. program of nationwide
scope has done much to save the lives of
many children in fostering this excellent
movement. The Rotary Club of Key West
deserves round of applause for their ac-
ton in collaborating to bring the patrol
plan to Key West.
1t is safe to say that Key West chill
dren will grow up with healthy regard
for traffic laws. Patrol boys themselves
are schooled in traffic rules and regula-
tions, and they usually are quite free in
extending their knowledge to their boy
and girl friends.