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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-09-18
POLAND'S DARKEST HOUR

Poland faces the darkest hour since its resurrec-
ton Warsaw, its capital is reported falling before
the onslaught of the German army. Capitulation
within few hours the prediction of Berlin. A Rus
sian army marches from the east, overrmning vast
reaches of the nation and threatening to crush Polish
nationalism to nothingness against the Germans on
the west
The situation for Poland is critical in the eX
IRENE But in this tragic time there is one fact to
remember Poland probably has suffered more at the
hands of INSCRIPTIONS statesmen and war lords than
any other nation in Europe. She has been divided
and sub-dvided without regard for her peoples She
has fought poverty and hardship. Amid it all she
kept alive the tradition and the culture which form
the substance of nations Three ruthless overlords
were unable to extermnate Polish patriotism in a
century and a half
The loss of the capital will not daunt the courage
of the Polish people 1t is likely to spur them and
their army to greater resistance. In the vast
plains east and south of the capital they will give
good account of themselves 1t is not battle between
three armies, but battle of whole people against
an invader This is seen in the official Polish broad
cast from the government station at Lwow:
1.-The populations of the villages must prepare to
defend themselves against the invader behind barr-
cades. All men, women and children must take up
arms against the invader"
This is not an injunction to frightened people,
but to brave people 1t is given with the full know
ledge that the Germans execute civilians taken with
in their possession Even that cost is not too
high to the Poles to defend their own.
Poland's tragic defeat be laid to chief
defect. The morale was there, but the equipment was
lacking In short Poland was not prepared for mod
warfare and here lies lesson for the rest of the
world
From the west comes news of an offensive against
the German line but it too late to have favor
able repercussions in Poland. While reports of spe-
cific advances must be read with caution there seems
no doubt that heavy action has started in that mo
mans land between the Maginot and the Siegfried
Lines. The French say they have sent in tanks and
armed supporting depoyed infantry for the first
time. They supposed to be in the neighborhood
of the German city of Trier on the northern tip of
the French defenses No longer does the German
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-09-18
Horoscobe
The stars incline
but do not compel"
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Astrologers reaa this as an I'M
important day in planetary direc-
ion. Diplomacy should be shown
oward workers. There will be fair
utputs in factories, but threaten
ng Inducements of unrest are fore
asst. Accidents may be more num-
rous than usual. Hunters should
)e especially cautious under this
ule of the stars.
Heart and Home: Household i'm
)rovements are well directed today
which should be favorable to paint
ng and interior decoration. A new
invention will greatly facilitate
leating in the coming winter which
n many parts of the country will
G extremely severe. This is not a
promising rule for love affairs. Men
nay be critical and difficult to
)leaSe.
Business Affairs: While trade
,hould be active, collections this
month may be slow There is a sign
believed to cause many persons to
neglect their debts, Credit extern
ion should be limited this autumn.
engineers and inventors will be for
innate in contributing to govern
nent needs.
National Issues: Death is to claim
colorful political leader, noted for
lis reforms. Women will become
active in the two leading political
parties, but the Democrats will prove
acre efficient as campaigners. Va
ancies on judicial circuits will
,ause bitter competition and stimu-
ate effort to remove judges from
positions of political rivalry.
International Affairs: Russia con-
inueS under a CONFORMATION en-
ouraging to policies that separate
he Soviet government from Euro
bean interests and yet ally it with
hem This is month when amity
With South America will be EXTEND
I'd through wise diplomacy Mexico
to take an important part in aid
ng European refugees.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
he augury of a year of good luck.
Promotions for employees is fore
asst. Domestic happiness should in
rease and families should be closer
in their sympathies.
Children born on this day prob
ably will be honest and upright.
Many subjects of Virgo have intui-
ton and even psychic powers.
Copyright, 1882
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-09-18
ALASKA JUNEAU
EMPLOYEE wins
FIREMAN AWARD
Tries 10 Throw Ticket Away
and Ends by Sound
ing Fire Alarm

Nick Kelly, Alaska Juneau en-
ployee who held the lucky ticket on
the Juneau Fire Departments Ply
mouth sedan, awarded Saturday
night at the Southeast Alaska Fair
came near to throwing his ticket
away and in addition nearly sent
the Fire Department screaming out
on a call.
When Emmett Botelho of the Tri-
angle Bar, told Kelly (MaraD not
to throw away his tickets in the
cuspidor that was about to receive
Kelly's number 5012 ticket, Kelly
was doubtful. He thought Botelho
was kidding.
Hallway convinced, and consid-
erably flustered, Kelly phoned the
Fire Department, but in his fluster
phoned 300" which sounds the fire
alarm at the Fire Club.
1t was early in the morning, and
firemen tumbled out Of bed, leaped
into fire fighting suits and clamb-
cred aboard the truck AS the SLEEP
began to leave their eyes, they real
lied the mistake and informed Kelly
(for a price, that he had won the
award
! Kelly, returning to his shift at the
mine today was admittedly "stil
a little bit dazed"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-09-18
High Price of Sugar
cleveland Plain Dealer


The sharp rise in the price of foodstutt brings
one phase of the European war every household IN
the United States and probably to the entire hens-
phere Thus as President Roosevelt suggested IN ms
broadcast Sunday night conflicts taking place thou
sands of miles from already seriously affect the
Americas.
The President aptly observed in the same mes
SAGE that no one in this country had any moral right
to profiteer But before that message had got INTO
print prices of food staples advancing at rate
reminiscent Of the late years of the World War and
spectators were buying heavily in anticipation OF
further rise.
To the layman who has read so much in the last
two wears about the enormous stocks of wheat and
sugar overhanging the market and OF the need Tor
export subsidies and other governmental measures 10
insure the grower fair return for his effort this sharp
rise in prices fails to make 1t is particularly
hard to understand since by admission there has been
no substantial buying of American foodstuffs by agents
of the beigerent nations.
Since World War price regulations expired, there
is no legislation which adequately meets the problem
presented by unwarranted rise in the price OF food
stuffs But here is an issue that will demand gov
eminent attention lest the American consumer Is
placed in the position of paying substantial part Of
the cost of the world war in high prices of food
Already the President has been asked TO regulate
the price of food products. When Congress is called
special session it is matter of which cognizance
must be taken in the event that the rise in price now
under way continues
There is a fair prospect that the influences re-
ponsible for the extreme rise in the price of
and few other commodities will spend themselves
shortly and that normal demandsupply relations will
be restored in American markets In any event there
is a heavy responsibility dealers and distributors
to sell at prices which include more than fair
markup and incidentally on consumers not to become
historical hoarders. If buyer and seller will only
be calm and reasonable there will probably be little
need for government action.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-09-18
First NorWOmen
Dinner Is Set for
Thursday Night

Reservations for the first Nor
women dinner of the fall season are
open and may be made by calling
Mrs. John A. Glasse at 373.
The affair will be held Thursday
evening at 6 o'clock in the parlors
of the Northern Light Presbyterian
Church and is open to all business
girls in the city who are not able
to attend afternoon gatherings be-
cause of their work.
Mrs. Edith Sheelor will act as
councillor for the gorup this year
and the supper this month will be
in charge of the Martha Society.
During the dinner hours Mrs. Robert
White will play several piano selec-
lions as the entertainment feature
of the evening
All women who have not been
called to make reservations are re-
quested to leave their names with
Mrs. Glasse not later than Wednes-
day evening if they wish to attend
the dinner.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-09-18
On YEARS AGO
~ Prom THE EMPNx
SEPTEMBER 10. 1919

SEPTEMBER Is, 1919
Gov. Thomas Riggs nd party re-
turned on the Taku from their trip
TO Sitka. after experiencing most
severe weather In the party were
Mrs. Riggs, Mrs. J. w. Hallowell
Charles H. Flory, and the Governor
Construction of a railroad up Sal
mon Greek to connect the mines
of the Portland Canal district with
the tideWater at Hyder was to COM
mence in the near future by the
Portland Canal Railroad and Ter
minal Company.
The gang of men who had been
replanking Front Street were almost
through with its labors.
A half dozen Juneau High School
graduates left on the Princess Alice
to enter the University of Washing
ton, and others left to reenter the
institution. Those leaving for their
first year of school Outside includ-
ed Emma Perelle, Belle Hood, Doro-
thy Troy, Gilbert Hodges, Roy Tor
venin and Joseph Acklin. Those who
were to reenter included Helen Troy,
Eugene Nelson, George Nelson and
Burdette VIM. Adolph Mclaughlin
and Adolph Engstrom were already
in Seattle and Mary Kashevaroff
had also gone south to attend the
University of California.
Sister Mary Thibodeau arrived in
Juneau to take charge of CONNER
cial courses of the Parochial School,
A. Riendeau and family of Chicha-
gof, who had been in the States for
several weeks, arrived here on the
Northwestern enroute to their home
and were at the Gastineau
Weather: Highest 40; lowest 40;
rain.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-09-18
DAILY LESSONS
IN ENGLISH
By w. L. Gordon

Words Often MisuSed: Do not say,
They are very bad friends" This
is illogical. Say, They are very un-
friendly"
Often Mispronounced: Omaha.
Pronounce omaha, 0 as in no,
first a as in ask unstressed, final a
as in all, not as in ah.
Often MiSspelled: Miner Zone who
works in a mine). Minor SMALLER;
also a person under age).
Synonyms: Joke (noun), jest, BAN
ter, witticiSm.
Word Study: use word three
times and it is yours" Let us in
crease our vocabulary by mastering
one word each day. Today's word
Materialist; one who takes interest
only in the material comforts of
life. Il am positive I have soul;
nor can all the books which mater
ialists have pestered the world with,
ever convince me to the contrary
Sterne.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-09-18
Nj O d E R N
E ETIQUETTE
BY Roberta Lee

@. When should a servant close
the door after visitor has turned
away?
A. The servant should stand with
the door open until the visitor enters
his car, or, if he is walking, until
he reaches the sidewalk.
@. Where should a man give a
stag dinner?
A. A stag dinner should be given
in a mans bachelor quarters or in
a private room in hotel. If he
chooses to give the dinner in his
own home, his women folk should
not appear.
@. Is it permissible for a girl to
ask young man to call, when she
has known him for quite a while?
A. Yes.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-09-18
LOOK and LEARN
q
By A. G. Gordon


/. Who was communicating chief
of the Federal army during the Civil
War?
2. What is the lowest tide called?
8. Which is the oldest of stringed
instruments?
4. What was the full name of
the Duke of Wellington?
S. Which is the largest city in
the Southern Hemisphere?
ANSWERS
/. President Lincoln
2. Neap tide.
3. The harp.
4. Sir Arthur Wellesley
5. Buenos Aires, Argentina, South
America.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-09-18
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the undersigned has been duly and
regularly appointed administrator
of the Estate of JOSEPH SERDAR
deceased, and that all persons hav-
ing any claim or account against
said JOSEPH SERDAR is hereby
notified to present the same, with
the proper vouchers, within six 60
months from the date hereof to said
Administrator at Room 10 in the
Valentine Building at Juneau, AL
aska, that being the place of bust
ness for said estate.
Dated this 18th day of September
1899.
FRANK SERDAR,
Frank Serdar, Admins
traitor of the Estate OF
Joseph Serdar, deceased
First publication. Sept. Is, 1899.
Last publication, Oct. IL. 1899.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-09-18
HOSPITAL NOTES

B. II. Bertholl was admitted to
ST. AIMS Hospital yesterday and
is receiving medical care.
Admitted to st. AIMS Hospital,
Ronald Olson is receiving medical
supervision.
Charles Morrison was dismissed
yesterday from medical care at st.
AIMS Hospital
After receiving surgical care, John
Synias was dismissed from st. AIMS
Hospital yesterday.
Alice Burgess underwent a ma
jor opera ton this morning at the
Government Hospital.
John Peterson was a medical adj
mission last night at the Govern
ment Hospital.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-09-18
Legion Auxiliary
Delegates Are 10
Report at Meeting

At O'Clock tomorrow night mem
bers of the American Legion Aux
iliary will gather in the Dugout to
hear the report of the delegates
who attended the Legion convention
in Fairbanks.
Plans will also be discussed for
the insta llation service which will
be held the first Tuesday in Oc-
tober.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-09-18
NURSE ACCOMPANIES
Patients TO SOUTH

Mrs. Rose Schneider, special
nurse, sailed south on the Mount
Mckinley for Seattle.
The well known nurse is taking
group of patients to the Marine
Hospital in Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-09-18
HGpty
Birthday

The Empire extends congratuia-
lions and best trishes tcday, thef
birthday annioess--y, to thu Tos-
iotDing:
SEPTEMBER Is
j. j. Connors Jr.
Charles A. Fox
Josephine Hutchings
Mabel Pennington
Estella Jennings
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-09-18

Scientists have found a way to grow seedess
watermelon. Lazy are, wish they'd go step
further now and work out a self -salted melon.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-09-18

The Black Widow spider has increased her terri
tory considerably in recent years Doubtless the nsec
took its cue from the Nazi living philosophy
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-09-18
HELP THY
NEICHBOR
Telephone 713 or write
The Alaska Territorial
Employment Service
for this qualified worker.

DECKHAND - PIPE FILTER -
Single, age IS. Trained in U. S.
Coast Guard. Several years ex-
perience as sailor and deckhand in
private shipping; has had ALB. pa
pers. Has worked on booms and pile
drivers and tugboats. Training in
cludes fitting and boiler room
work; some knowledge of electricity.
Has worked in logging, construction
work, and truck driving. Call for
ES 2191.
rT,xr rl,a E,y,,s1tta oto for
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-09-18

If the world survives this catastrophe steps should
be taken to insure that hereafter Austrian house
painters stick to their proper trade.
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Try The Empire classifieds for
results
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-09-18

Try The Empire classifieds for
results.
Evening star., 1939-02-13

we may today buy at 10-cent stores.
For they are the result of hundreds
of years of study and selective breed
ing. History records that the first
handsome specimens were brought
to this country in 1874 by Admiral
Ammon, a famous goldfish enthu-
siast.
One of Carp Family.
Our common goldfish is a mem
Der of the carp family. The normal
color of fish from both root stocks
from which our goldfish come is a
silver gray or olive, with a decided
tendency to produce a very pale
color in some specimens and even
albiniSm.
Selective breeding by those most
deeply interested in goldfish as we
find them in Korea, Japan and
China, has given to the world the
beautiful glittering goldfish that we
have today.
Millions of common goldfish die
at a very early age because of neg
lect or overattention If permitted
to live under prescribed conditions
that are maintained as naturally as
possible, these fish will live to be
10 or even 20 years old. In ponds
that do not freeze too deep they
reach 80 years of age 1t is inter-
esting to remember that goldfish
have tendency to revert to their
original ancestral color, that of the
carp. If you are breeding goldfish
you must be very careful and re-
move the reverters.
The common goldfish is a sturdy
little personality. retaining most of
the family characteristics. 1t can
stand lot of abuse in the way of
temperatures and neglect and can
recover its vim and vigor even when
it has been out of water for several
hours, so long as it has had some
moisture.
1t has what is known as a splendid
appetite and will thrive on almost
any kind of fish diet. 1t is tame and
really learns to know its most inti-
mate friends Chose who provide its
food or who are concerned with its
well-being in any way.
Great Breeder.
1t is prolific breeder. One pair
can supply several members of your
Evening star., 1939-02-13
Natures Children
Common Goldfish
(Carassius auratus) }

family or friends with pets during
the year. The body, as you know,
is rather long and flattened: the
head is wide, short and scaleless.
The eyes are not large and in the
common goldfish the fins are single,
with the exception of the pectoral
fms. which are closest to the head,
and the ventral fms near the lower
center of the body, which are in
pairs. In breeding, one of the most
easy characteristics to establish is
the lengthening of the fms and the
body. Fancy goldfish, as you know,
have some very elegant flowing fins
that remind you of wells and chiffons
on lady's party gown.
Today you may purchase reliable
books on the breeding and care of
goldfish. Competitions, shows and
exhibitions are held in various parts
Of this country. There are many
aquarium societies and their number
Is increasing each year.
Copyright. 1939.)
Evening star., 1939-02-13
Report on Kelsey
Crackup Is Given
Army Authorities
Technical Defects Not
To Blame for Crash,
Col. Clancy Says
BY the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Feb. 13.-Findings
Of an eight-man board of inquiry
in the crackup of the Army's speed
lest new pursuit plane after a record
transcontinental flight were in the
hands of United States Army au-
thorities today in Washington.
Col James CLANCY, commanding
of1cer of Mitchell Field, Long Island,
where the twin-motored super
speedster crashed late Saturday
after striking a tree, said Army regu-
lations prohibited publication of
the report.
Col. CLANCY said, however, techni-
cal defects were not to blame for
the crash.
Raising the possibility that man
failure" was responsible, other off,
GERS at the field said that continuous
flight at the phenomenal speed
maintained by 1t. Benjamin Kelsey
was enough to wear out the iron
man"
The National Aeronautic Associa-
ton clocked his dash from March
Field, Calf, at 7 hours, As minutes
and 36 seconds. The association
said his flying time of 7 hours and
SO seconds was the lowest ever regis
tered in cross-country hop, but
that his two stops made his total
elapsed time II minutes and IL
seconds longer than Hughes non
stop record of 1887.
1t. Kelsey suffered slight lacera-
tions and shock when the plane
clipped tree as he was circling
the field to land at $50 miles an
hour. Officials said the all-steel
cabin protected him from more
serious injury.
After resting overnight. 1t. Kel-
sey few to Wright Field. Dayton,
Ohio, his regular post, yesterday in
another plane.
Evening star., 1939-02-13


of laws degree from the institution.
DIR. Gaines, who has been presi-
dent Of the university since 1890,
is a trustee Of the Carnegie Endow-
ment for International Peace and
at one time was chairman Of the
Federal Emergency Relief Admin
istration for Virginia and a men,
ber of the Board of Visitors of the
United States Naval Academy.
Corporation Counsel Elwood Seal
will act as toastmaster at the BAN
quet. Entertainment will include
songs by a group from the Univer-
sity Glee Club, whose president is
Franklyn Hynson, son of Richard
w. Hynson, head of the local alumni
group.
Evening star., 1939-02-13
Engineers to Hear Of Ships

A paper on Machinery Installa-
tons for United States Maritime
Commission Vessels will be read by
John E. Schneider, assistant direc-
tor of the Maritime Commission S
Technical Division. at a joint meet
ting Of the American Society of Me-
chanical Engineers and the Society
of Automotive Engineers tomorrow
evening at the Cosmos Club. A din
her will be held at $50 pm.
Evening star., 1939-02-13
Nv LILLIAN cox ATHEY.

There are many conflicting tales
about the first appearance OF gold
fish to be used in home aquariums.
It is admitted by authorities who
have gone we'll into the history Of
the goldfish industry that the pa
tient Oriental should be given full
credit for the beautiful goldfish that
Evening star., 1939-02-13

mower n o Z e !
Saturday night
to introduce the
principal speak
er of the eve
ming, DR.. Fran
els p. Gaines,
president Of the
university.
Th ou gh h e
never attended
college, Senator
Glass long has
been associated
with Washing
ton and Lee and
has received an
Evening star., 1939-02-13
Conudion Club Dinner

The Rev. Peter Marshall pastor
Of the New York Avenue Presby-
terrain Church, will be the guest
speaker at dinner meeting of the
Canadian Club of Washington to-
morrow at tbs pm. at the Kennedy
Warren.
Evening star., 1939-02-13
Robber Leaves His Pants

OMAHA, Nebr., Feb. 13 R.-A
pair of pants, caught in an apart
ment door, told police this story:
The owner, burglar, rather than
risk capture, had stripped off his
trousers and fed into 9-below- zero
weather.
Evening star., 1939-02-13
Quick Divorce Plan Wins

HELENA. Mont, Feb 13 (R.-
The Montana Senate has adopted
quick divorce" proposal providing
for 30-day residence period before
suit Tor divorce can be started. The
House passed the bill several days
ago.
Evening star., 1939-02-13
Senator Glass 10 Attend
". and |. Alumni Banquet

Senator Glass of Virginia will
be on hand at the annual banquet
of Washington alumni of Washing
ton and Lee University at the May
Evening star., 1939-02-13

The largest refrigerating plant in
the world is in Argentina, serving
the frozen meat industry.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-09
Wild West Auxiliary
Anticipate. Annual Picnic

One Of the most happily sntiei-
pated events on the calendar OF
Wild West auxiliary. No. 81. Veter-
ans OF Foreign Wars, is the an
nual picnic planned for auxiliary
members and their children. This
year the affair IL 10 be held August
10 at the picnic grounds at Tit
low Beach, and is in charge Of
Mrs. Carl Ostlund.
A committee consisting Of Mrs.
James Copeland. Mrs. Joe Herm-
sen and Mira. Robert Sinclair IL
assisting the chairman.
Those attending are invited 10
bring basket lunches. and the aux
niary is arranging 10 serve COT
fee. cream. sugar and ice cream.
The committee IN asking that
everyone who can possibly do 80
come out early in the afternoon
AZ luncheon viii be served a. II 30
O'Clock. in order 20 devote the aft
ernoon 70 games and water sports.
There IL an excellent swimming
beach and games and races are
being arranged BY the committee.
The beach can be reached BY
bus. Anyone desiring further IN
formation may call Hrs. Carl ost-
lund at PR 1883.