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weaken the immunity of neutral shipping in other waters"
 The Philadelphia Record declares: ITO extend
 neutral zone as far as 600 miles at is doubtless violation of international law but since interna- tional law has little or no reality it ought not be al lowed to stand in the way of constructive suggestions for keeping the peace. There are enough violations of law by the belgerent nations to put them in po-
 tion where they could scarcely object to American defensive measures"
 Aside from the strictly legal question, the Ameri- ean attitude is that it be done and will be done During the World War and previous conflicts Great Britain created alleged international law" to fit he needs of the conflict Every nation does the The American peace zone, as would be the with an Alaska salmon zone will be recognized in fact only the American nations are able to enforce their adict within it.
 Even in these first few days of a and prob ably long, drawn attempt to obtain proper recog milton of neutral rights" says the New York Times we can be realistic enough to face the fact that neutrals rights in wartime broad the power which that neutral is willing and able to exert in order to preserve those rights There is neat and univer sally accepted code of international law with courts and policemen to uphold it. For the most part there is only constantly shifting pattern of claims and pretensions which vary with the changing interests of eacn natlOn Tn the present. CdSe, all zl f1leIlCdli republics would benefit from the establishment of protected area for seacoast traffic But they will deceive themselves if they do not recognize that the validity of the rule which they would establish will depend upon their readiness to enforce it."
 Generally in the Americas the peace zone plan is hailed as a complement to the Monroe Doctrine" realistic extension of the determination of American Powers to resist encroachmentS from Europe. Next it needs to be extended to Alaska-not included in the plan, by the way-to resist encroachments from Asia on our fishing resources.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-21
SUBMARINES AND SALMON

The broad safety zone" which delegates of the 21 American republics have drawn the map around the greater part of two continents and pro- posed to patrol in order to keep from the Americas raises again the question of just how far a nation may reach out in the protect it's interests. This question is of paramount importance to Alas kans for little war has been waged around it for years past in regard to protection of Alaska salmon from Oriental incursion
 The zone marked off by the American republics at the recent Pan American conference at Panama varies in depth from 300 to 600 miles Within it. say the 21 nations no hostile acts may be engaged in or belicose activities carried out" This warning will be backed up by the fleets of the United States and her sister republics maintaining a constant peace patrol
 Nothing like a 300 to 600 mile has been asked as a sanctum for Alaska salmon All that proponents of the idea have suggested is protection of these - disputably American citizens in the shallow banks extending into Beffhg Sea from Bristol Bay Y
 If the neutral zone idea works in time of war the salmon zone with its much less ambitious limits should be established for peacetime protection of Alaskas greatest industry from destruction at the hands of foreign nationals who observe no laws of conservation either those written in the regulations which American fishermen must obey or those which nature prescrbes.
 In regard to the American peace zone, opinion abroad is that has standing under international law England insisting upon no wider than a three-mile limit from the shores of other nations but shifting principles whenever necessary to insure protection of her shores dismsses the can declaration as illegal. The sem-official London Times says editorially that if an American warshp attempted to enforce it's provisions such enforcement would be "an act of war and nothing elsep
 On this side of the Atlantic, too, the opinion seems to be almost unanimous that, technically, we can't do what we are doing in fencing off the seas
 The Cincinnati Enquirer says edtorially Tt is a debatable question whether the American republics have the right under international law to fence off a vast area of the high seas-which are the common property of all nations-and assert that no belger- ent may commit any hostile act in those waters Probably it is within the legal competence of the American states or any group of states, to decide what may or may not be done on any part of the high seas This doubtless means we shall not gain respect for the safety in practice unless we en- force it. Furthermore, it will be necessary to use great care to that the assertion of extra-ega rights of immunity in adjacent waters does not
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-21
MONDAY. OCTOBER 2a

This is an unimportant day in planetary direction. It will be prof table for those who postpone defin- te decisions and important activi- ies. There is faintly benefic in- tluence for initiative and for retail merchandising Executives should lind the date suspicious for plan hing and for analysing the charac- CTS of employees.
 Heart and Home: Parents come lnder a sway that promises more need to their good advice as young folk encounter special problems. Un- der this configuration there may be an urge toward public service. Boys may discuss enlistment in the army or the navy. Girls may desire to be- gin training as nurses. At a time lot far distant the inclinatio may oe recognized as a forecast of na- tional needs.
 Business Affairs: This is another day for routine buying and selling Newspapers and the radio will focus attention as free speech and its limi- tation are discussed. Editors will profit, but there will be definite changes among those who direct publications. Two foreign correspon- dents are to gain fame after under going remarkable experiences in Flu rope. Men and not women are to be successful in important foreign as- signments.
 National Issues: In coming months President Roosevelt is to gain popu- larity as reasons for certain criti- cized policies are revealed to the people. His ruling planets, Uranus and Saturn, give him understanding regarding human needs. Effort to- ward world peace will be miscon- strued, but it is indicated that the head of the United States govern ment has accepted what is ineyi- table in European developments and tAN''' DSSAi AOAi5 PiCllui lilS lOI UdtlOIl- al exigencies. Much secrecy will bs maintained in Washington through coming weeks.
 International Affairs: Events ir Europe will affect the stock market so that sudden fluctuations will bs noted, but they may appear contra dictory to usual trends. Speculation in raw materials needed for arma ments will furnish material for Z scandal originating in New Yorl City. Oriental trade in basic sup plies will be greatly increased. ow 1 ing to Chinese needs. Tn Chins deaths from famine are prognosti. cated.
 Persons whose birthdate it is hay, the F-'iry of a year of physica strain From overwork or over-an. xiety. It is wise not to borrow trou ble, for the stars promise surceas' of financial anxiety.
 Children born on this day prob. ably will be of a well-balanced ma
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DAILY LESSONS
 IN ENGLISH
Bv w. L.Gordon

Words Often Mlsused: Do not say, Where do you reside?" Say, Where do you live?"
 Often Mispronounced: Nihilist. Pronounce ni-i-list, first as in night, second as in it unstressed, third as in list, accent first syn- able.
 Often Misspelled: Dedication; fal, not fall nor faul.
 Synonyms: Mentality, intellectu- ality. acumen, penetration, keen- ness.
 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: Stentorian extremely loud. (Pro- nounce sten-to-ri-an, as in men, as in no, accent second syllable) He raised his stentorian voice in command
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MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

Q. When a bride has received a gift from the office force, consisting of perhaps a hundred employees, how should she acknowledge it?
 A. Write a personal letter of thanks to her employer, or the chief clerk, or the person she knows had charge of the contribution towards the gift, asking this person to thank the others.
 @. What is frappe, and how is it pronounced?
 A. It is an iced or frozen mixture or drink. Pronounce fra-pa, first a as in ask, second a as in pay, accent last syllable.
 @. Is it correct to say to a wo- man, There is man I want to in- troduce you to?"
 A. No The man is always pre- sented to the woman. One should say, There is a man I want to in- troduce to you"
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LOOK and LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

1. What three Presidents of the U. S. died natural deaths while in office?
 2. Which state leads in the pro- duction of rice?
 3. What is the most famous diary in English literature? 4. What is obstetrics? 5. What does the word "kith" in the expression "kith and kin mean?
 ANSWERS 1. William Henry Harrison, Zach ary Taylor, and Warren G. Harding. 2. Louisiana.
 3. That of Samuel Pepys Q633- ,17o3).
 4. Science of midwifery. 5. Familiar friends, neighbors, or fellow countrymen, collectively.
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K0TzEBUE MAN IS DROWNED AS
 ICE GIVES WAY
Warren Ferguson Meets Death DTiverIess
 Dogs Tell Story

Last May there was a story in The Empire about chunky, blond and smiling Warren Ferguson" big business man of the Kotzebue coun- try and former resident of Douglas, heading back to the Kobuk because the country had something"
 Today, friends heard with sadness that Ferguson fell through the ice while mushing with his dog team yesterday at Kotzebue and was drowned.
 His dogs, struggling wet and driv- erless coming into camp told mute tale of the accident. Searchers retracing the dogs trail found a hole in the weak ice of a deep slough that told the rest.
 The Ferguson family formerly lived in Douglas where Warren is remembered to have pushed groc- cry delivery wheelbarrow for Paddy OK. In 1917 the Ferguson family moved to the Kotzebue Sound area where they had mining interests.
 Warren, with his brother Archie, built a northern empire, owning trading posts at Deering, Kotzebue, Selawik and Shungnak, hydraulic gold placers at the head of the Kobuk, lighterage companies and river freighters, fur farms, saw mill, an airline, and other inter ests.
 Further details of Ferguson s death yesterday are lacking. It is known, however, that efforts were continuing today towards recovery Of his body.
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Horoscobe The stars incline
 but do not compel"
SI1NnAY. OCTORER 22


 After the early morning hours benefic aspects rule today On awak- ening there may be a sense of futil- | ity and illustration, but this will be overcome by those who attend church and set aside time for self examination. The afternoon and evening are encouraging to leaders The clergy should benefit. Warning is given that prejudice should not interfere with non-denominational movements toward higher moral standards.
 Heart and Home: An inclination to criticize may be prevalent among members of the family during the breakfast hour. Truthful comment may be salutary and should be ac- ,epted in good spirit. Elderly per- sons may be dictatorial and parents reproachful when domestic expenses ire mentioned. The evening is aus picious for association with persons of prominence, but it promises little for romance. The Sunday visitor may be a boy friend who avoids the possibility of becoming engaged.
 Business Affairs: The coming week should be profitable to those who command capital. Banks and bank CTS will exercise added power for lew enterprises of large scope will oe projected in the next few weeks Engineers and chemists are to enjoy l period of extraordinary activity The stars smile upon thoroughly rained scientists. Technical know edge along various lines will be un- lsually profitable. Those whose hands as well as brains have been we'll directed in practical work will benefit.
 National Issues: Financial and economic problems will be widely discussed from conflicting points of 1iew as dangerous decisions regard ng domestic policies are faced. As human needs increase and the num- )er of indigent swells many states will confront serious difficulties The itars presage perils produced through human suffering that causes rebel ion. Riots are indicated in certain industrial centers. The golden rule hculd be studied and applied as lever before.
 International Affairs: Uranus, a planet of great influence in the life If Hitler, near the Ascendant, in- ;lines toward eccentricity and ego ism. It encourages obstinacy and stubborn determination that takes 10 advice and blindly pursues a spec al course of action. Portents most threatening to the dictators health IS well as to his final experiences in m amazing career that will close within few years are discerned
 Persons whose birthdate it is have he augury of year of good for une. Association with new friends will be beneficial
 Children born on this day should )e of high ambitions and kindly nature. They may be complex in haracter and gifted in unusual ways. They should be wisely direct d from childhood.
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Junior Mixer Held,
 School Gymnasium

The Junior Mixer was held last night in the Grade School gym nasium and dancing was the, main diversion of the evening
 Chaperones for the occasion in- cluded MT. and Mrs. Ray G. Day, MT and Mrs. William Paul, MT. and Mrs, Wallis George, Mrs. George B. Rice, Mrs Russell Cli- thero, Mrs. R. w. Marshall, Mrs. Mable Nance, Mrs. Ralph Reischl, Mrs. J. Tors, Mrs. James Shell and Mrs. Robert Kaufmann, and class adviser, Miss Edna Harpole.
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eHappy
 Birthday

The Empire extends congrafuit ions and best tcishes f>dag, fheI 'irshday ann;Oers--5> to th To' olOing:
 OCTOBER 21 M. E. Morrison J. P. Christensen Walter E. Bathe Bertha Alexander Harold w. Brostrom Fred Soberg
 Mae Fraser Mrs. Anna Larsen Dr. w. M. Whitehead Mildred Johnson Joan Airline Rhodes Mrs. Bess Lavenik Dale Holland
 Beulah Sund Luba Petievich Thora June Thunes Mrs. Ida Re1nikka OCTOBER g John Marshall
 Lloyd Capp George L. O'Brien
 s. Darnell Albert Stragier Bernice Mead Mrs. Jerry Cashen Mrs. w. E. Day Mrs. w. E. Cahill Mrs. Joe Snow
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NATIVE WOMAN
 BROWNS, SITkA

Mrs. Ray James, Native, drowned at Sitka last week when a skiff in which she was riding with a fisherman overturned between the w. P. Mills home and Sawmill Rock, according to word received here.
 The fisherman clung to the over turned skiff with one hand and held Mrs. James, by her feet, in the other. Both were pulled from the water, but though firemen worked over Mrs. James for two hours, she did not recover consci- ousness.
 The two sons of Mrs. James drowned several years ago. f
 Today's. News Today- Empire.
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Short Cut to Senate
CCleveland Plain Dealer)
portant after all.

President Roosevelt stopped off in Kentucky on his way west in the of 1888 to keep Happy Chandler out of the United States Senate This week Chandler will step into the Senate. Kentucky took the Presidents advice but death intervenes now to modify the result
 Chandler defeated by Senator Barkley in 1888 is now to succeed Senator Logan, who died last week Chandlers resignation as Governor eleyates Keen Johnson to the executive office and Johnson testes to his appreciation by appointing Chandler to the vacant Senate seat This has been done at times in other states Kentuckians like their "Happy'-as his nickname impies-and will raise no objection to his adoption of the short cut to Congress.
 In the exchange of Logan for Chandler the Ad- ministration will lose 100 percent New Dealer for one who describes himself 50 percent for the New Deal The new Senator is expected to support the President in his demand that the arms embargo be lifted from the Neutrality Act.
 news note says that the population doubled be- tween 1850 and 1880 What didn't anybody redouble?
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GERMAN-SL0vAK
 NEW AGREEMENT

BERLIN, Oct. 21-Germany has agreed to return to Slovakia all areas taken by Poland since the formation of Poland and Czecho- slovakia following the World War.
 A German Sloyak agreement specified the return of areas taken by Poland in 1930, 1894, and 1888
 The 1888 Polish seizure was that of the Teschen industrial area dur ing the aftermath of the Munich conference.
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ture and strong body. These sub jects of Scorpio may be influenced by Libra since they are on the cusp. Many are lovers of animals and inclined toward philanthropy since they dislike to contemplate any sort of suffering.
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The wind storm did considerable damage to plate glass in town. The big plate glass in front of the Style Shop was completely shattered as was also one in the Leader Depart ment store,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-21
OO YEARS AGO /,O From THE EMpINx
OCTOBER 21 1919

The road crew which arrived from Valdez on the last steamer was sent out on the government road being built between Juneau and Eagle River.
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A. M. White reported that bur- glary was committed at the Hyde house on Willoughby Avenue across the street from the Concrete Pro- ducts Company plant.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-21

A news note says that the population doubled be- tween 1850 and 188o What, didn't anybody redouble?
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w. G. Stegman, who several years previous conducted an assay office in Juneau, had re-established his headquarters here.
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Today's News To-day Empire.
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previous COnQuCUeQ all assay OIIlce in Juneau, had re-established his headquarters here.
 A daughter was born to MT. and Mrs. w. O. Carlson at St. Ann's Hospital MT. Carlson was superin- tendent of the Aux Bay Cannery.
 The Territorial dredge which was used by the city for clearing out the mouth of Gold Creek was lowed to a safe place up the channel where it was to be stored for the winter
 Gov. Riggs had received authori- ga tion from Secretary of War New ton D. Baker to call on Federal troops stationed in Alaska as a pro- lection against violence at any time he may deem it necessary.
 Mrs. Alvin Goldstein entertained with bridge in compliment to Mrs Warner Prizes were won by Mrs H. H. Folsom and Mrs. J. R. Willis.
 Weather: highest ST. lowest 36 cloudy.
Evening star., 1939-10-13
Where and When
Current Theater Attractions
and Time of Showind

National-"Ladies and Gentle
men, new modern drama with
Helen Hayes: $50 pm.
Keith's-"Nurse Edith Cavell,"
dramatic biography of the Belgian
heroine: 11:35 am, 1::35, 3:35, 5:35,
7:35 and 9:35 pm.
Palace-"The Rains Came" screen
version of the Louis Bromfield novel:
IL, 2:2o, 4:45, ITO and $50 pm.
Earle-"On Your Toes" Zorina
dances in gay musical: II am,
1:45, 4:35, 7:05 and 9:55 pm. Stage
shows: 1855, 3:45, $40 and 9:10 pm.
Capitol-"They Shall Have Music, !"
with Jascha Heifetz playing it:
10:45 am, 1:35, 4:25, 7:l5 and 1905
pm. Stage shows: 1910, $50, $40
and 9:1o pm.
Metropolitan-"All Quiet on the
Western Front" revival of the great
war drama 1l:05 am, ITO, $40,
5:25, 7:;30 and 9:35 pm.
Columbia-"The Women" with
claws unfurled and fangs dripping
acid: 11:10 am, 1:45, 4:20, 6:55 and
$50 pm.
Little-"The Old Dark House, !"
Laughton, Karloff ct al. in a mys-
terry thriller: II am, 1880, 2:35,
4:20, 6:1o, 7:55 and 9:45 pm.
Belasco-"The Unashamed.' life
in a nature camp: 1880 am, 1880,
$3.50, $50, 7:30 and $50 pm.
Trans-Lux-News and shorts, con-
tinuouS from 10 am.
Evening star., 1939-10-13
The NikadO'
For Charity
New York Singers
To Be Heard
Again Tonight
BY ALICE EVERSMAN.

In Constitution Hall, where grand
opera has had a checkered career.
the imperishable melodies of Gilbert
and Sullivan's The Mikado" were
heard last evening as presented by
the New York Light Opera Co. in
benefit performance for the Chill
drens Hospital. Although no larger
audience was attracted to this IA
vorite of several generations than
has patronized its more highbrow
sisters, the familiar arias were heart
lily encored and the amusing situa-
tions drew their usual amount of
ready laughter. This evening H.
M. S. Pinafore" will be given by the
same cast Of singers for the same
charitable purpose.
In spite of the fact that the prin-
cipal roles were in the hands of
singers OF evident routine, the opera
lacked certain sparkle and vivacity.
The size Of the hall may have had
something to do with this as the
enunciation of the singers did not
come over with sufficient clarity. a
real calamity where Gilbert text is
concerned. Yet the skill of the
artists who had the characters clear
iy IN mind made up for defects by
tner clever acting. There was no
attempt to do more than indicate
the setting. focusing point for the
eye being the bright red columns at
the exits and few flowers at the
side.
Vocally James Montgomery as
Nanki-Poo stood out over the rest
OF the cast, while Robert Pitkin as
ko-Ko carried away the acting hon
ors. Although smooth and easy in
his stage department, Mr.. Mont
gomery's finely toned and strong
tenor voice drew the most appre-
clation, and Mr.. Pitkin, with an
infinite variety of intonations and
gestures, developed the humor of
his portrayal with the utmost skill
Perhaps the tallest Mikado ever to
have been seen in the title role
was Detmar Poppen, who brought
to his amusing characterization a
quite unusual and infectious LAUGH.
John Hendricks gave a pompous
lmpersonation of Pooh Bah, al
though his voice had less carving
power than the others, while James
A. Brown made the part of Pish-
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Man in Possession" his report was
negative. Stung in spite Of the
cultivated way in which Mr.. Atkin-
son expresses his opinions, Rudy's
impulse was to take the production
on tour, perfect his performance
and then return triumphantly to
Broadway with it.
He has decided now, however, not
to obey the impulse.
\ X \ \
Advice to the glamorlorn: Some
months ago, opening an engagement
at the Hotel Edison in New York
City, Gray Gordon found it neces-
sary to dismiss Shirley Lane as vo-
calist. Some one more experienced
and with better training was re-
quired for the place. Reluctantly
Gray told Shirley the bad news.
softening it with the promise that
he would re-employ her if she would
go back to st. Louis, study hard and
improve both her voice and her
style.
That might have been that in a
majority of cases but not this one.
Gordon meant 1t. and Miss Lane
knew he meant it. She took him
at his word.
Recently the Gordon band PLAYED
a one-night engagement in st. Louis.
Miss Lane heard of it, dropped
around and asked for an audition
then and there She got it, she
stopped the show, and she got her
job back.
She will be with the band when
it'opens at the Capitol today.
Maybe she'll get an academy
award note. OF Anne Shirley's act
ing R-K-O writes:
Acting isn't all pretense so far
as Anne Shirley is concerned. Do
Ing scene recently from Vigil In
the Night the young actress was so
overcome that it required Is min
utes to half an hour (who held the
stopwatchO between takes for her
to recover control of her emotions
suf11ciently to repeat the action"
Nurse Edith Cavell," as such a
brilliant piece of entertainment
should, will remain a second week
at keith's. -. And The Women" :"
another which deserves highly of
the Republic, will return today to
the Columbia for a third downtown
week. Tonight is another NIGHT
OF tryouts for Shadow and Sub
stance" opening play of the Black
frlars Guild. Guild Hall, Fiji
teenth and V streets NV, will be
the scene. the time pm. Ed
ward Mcnamara and Evelyn Wahle
have been added to the cast of
Margin for Error" which opens at
the National on Monday. Which
will be two days after Ladies and
Gentlemen" will have done q busi-
ness menacing house records.
Evening star., 1939-10-13
She's a Killer!

Barbara Pepper has returned to
r. K. o. Radio. the studio which gave
her her start In pictures three years