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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-10
The Right to Laugh
(New York Times

(New York Times)
 Man as the saying goes, is the animal that laughs The statement is not of course, quite accu- rate The hyena laughs, do certain birds and the horse cannot always keep straight face. How ever man is doubtless the only animal who cannot live and keep without laughter It is laughter that makes the behavior of individuals and the absurd ity of institutions bearable and need it because both individuals and institutions to the end of time are bound to be less absurd on occasion These reflections are induced by comments of MT David Low the English cartoonist published in the official organ Of B.B.C.-the British broadcasting agency. Undoubtedly" says MT. Low, there is more that is inherently absurd the world today than ever before only because of the greater contrast between mans vastly increased power and his use Of it.
 Ideas if they are good ones, can stand being laughed at-so MT Low thinks. Christianity. the motor car and the income tax, he points out all sur vved ridicue. Personalities are more vulnerable The bigger the wndbag the easier it is to poke holes in it.
 The leader who sets himself up a god is in MT Lows opinion asking for it." But does he get it? In countries now most supiney under bosss thumb where the healthy deflation of flyblown per- sonates is most needed it does not take place Amer cartoonsts have done wonders with MT. RooSe- vets chin but their Italian contemporaries, no mat ter how much their fingers tickle. dare not distort Il Duces massive lower maxillary. Where now are those rude artists who in former times helped bring of proportion into the political life of Ger many? Even Micky Mouse is suspect and Donald Duck would be interned at sight.
 One coIicludes that there is no right democracy ought to cherish more tenaciously than the right to laugh at anything and anybody it thinks is funny. MT Low hints that this right may not be safe in Eng land One would mourn it's loss there, or in France, far more than its loss in Germany. Territories may be lost spheres of influence may be contracted the road to India or Tuns may be threatened but civilization survive If joke continues to be called joke and is not disguised great man great idea For, appalling as of the worlds great men" and great ideas" are, they also funny.
 It is tragic laughter that would ring around the world today if all mankind were free to look at it's predicament in its proper light But it would be heal ing laughter
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-10
FEBRUARY 10
MOD E R N ETIQUETTE T e
 h. Rah.rAn Ia
By Roberts Lss

e. When the cof1ec or tea is very hot, isn't one permitted to use the spoon to sip it?
 A. No. Merely wait until the cof fee or tea has cooled sufficiently. After stirring, the spoon should be placed in the saucer and remain there
 Q. Is it rude to insist upon hav- ing the last word when conversing with others?
 A. Yes, it is rude, and always profitless. The success is never worth the effort.
 Q. Who should select and engage the clergyman for church we'd ding?
 A. Usually the wedding ceremony takes place in the church which the bride and her family attend.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-10
Swap: Camera and Sample Case
 For Clothing, Eft.

Mrs. George Roney would like to exchange a camera and sample case for several boxes of clothing, stu dent lamp. a pair of mans galoshes and an alarm clock.
 And it isn't just an ordinary swap, either The Roneys, in packing up in hurry to get out of their home in the Rokovich Apart. ments during the fire Wednesday lost the clothing, etc, and somehow picked up the camera and sample case.
 Mems, women's and children's clothing is among that lost, Mrs. Roney said. Anyone who can straighten out the matter can get in touch with the Roneys at Apart ment 5, Rokovich Apartments.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-10
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. L. Gordon

WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: We had company at dinner" is colloquial. It is better to say, We had guests at dinner
 OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: Feb ruary. Pronounce feb-roo-er-i, co as in book.
 OFTEN MISSPELLED Visual Observe the s, though pronounced as z.
 SYNONYMS: Gigantic, immense, enormous, hugh, colossal.
 WORD STUDY: use a word three times and it is yours" Let us increase our vocabulary by master ing one word each day. Today's word: DISCERN; to understand; to detect. Pronounce di-zurn, as in did, accent last syllable). "The first point of wisdom is to discern that which is false, the escond to know that which is true" Lactantius.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-10
LOOK and LEARN
By A. c. Gordon

l. Which is the more sensitive to impression. the eye or the ear? 2. What part of the U S. gets the heaviest snowfalls?
 3. In what Presidential election was the successful candidate elected by margin of one electoral vote? 4. What is asthenia?
 5. How was Alaska acquired by the U. S.?
 ANSWERS
 l. The eye is 16 times more sen- sitive than the ear.
 3. The central portions of the Sierra Nevada of California. 3. Hayes defeat of Tilden, 1876. 4. Want or loss of strength; de- bility.
 5. By purchase from Russia.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-10
]. .eHcroscobe The stars inclins
 but do not compel"
Saturday, February II, 1889

Saturday, February II. 1889
 Benefic aspects rule today accord ing to astrology. The stars promise increase of American commercial interests and business prospects.
 Women should be careful not to risk chances of employment or pro motion today, for employers may be exceedingly exacting and difficult
 Girls are advised by the seers to cultivate menal poise and to guard ! against selfishness. Quest of .amuse- ment may be mast Unfortunate to- day >.is .s
 This is not lucky sway for love affairs. The trend is toward nasty decisions and speedy disappoint- ment, especially swhere smeFceaary motives are involved 9sfs
 Sensational newspaper revelations concernihg' social trends are fore told. Scandals will be numerous and gossip prevalent. The wise will avoid personalities.
 
 for signing contracts but theatre employees should postpone definite agreements.
 The moon is in sign promising for Presidtnt Roosevelt who will ov- ercome opposition and ignore criti- cism in important legislative con- tests.
 Foreign relations will present new problems, but the national policies will prove st rong and definite through the next few weeks.
 Persons whose birthdate it,iS have the augury of a year of progress and happiness. They should avoid changes and concentrate on what ever is of most interest. nr
 Children born on this day prob ably will be thoughtful and studious. These subjects of Aquarius command success in careers that reqare cour- 1 age and initiative. .S,sgEH
 Copyright, 1939)si!iuE
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-10
MOVIE TO BE SHOWN TONIGHT
 FOR LEGISLATORS

A motion picture, "Alaska's Silver Millions,' will be shown in the Sen- ate Chamber of the Federal Build ing at o'clock this evening, with members of the Legislature espec- ially invited to attend.
 The film shows glacier scenes, but deals primarily with the salmon in dustry. It is shown through the courtesy of the office of the Con- missioner of Education.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-10

days was called off, With all unions returning to work.
 Three new babies, girls, all of them, had arrived in town during the last two days through the aid of Dr. L. P. Dawes. They were daugh- ters of MT. and Mrs. D. Needham, MT. and Mrs. Eli Tanner and Mir and Mrs. w. J. Benson s.fs
 Mrs. L. A. Green, court stenogra- phef, returned to Juneau on the Alaska after spending several weeks with the court in Ketchikan.
 J. c. Chamberlain arrived in Ju- neau on the City of Seattle and was guest at the Occidental Hotel.
 Capt. s. Jacobson, diver, returned to the scene of the Princess Sophia wreck and reported that with the tides in favor they would be able to recover the bodies of two women in the staterooms on the ship.
 Representative George w. Pen nington, of Nenana, had taken an apartment at the Bergman and was to remain there until after the legislative session.
 Mrs. C. z. Denny, Deputy Clerk of the Court, returned to Juneau on the City of Seattle and was at the [Gastineau. Mrs. Denny, who had been visiting in New York since last Fall, joined the court party in Ket- chikan several weeks ago.
 
 w w. Casey, Jr., Deputy United States Marshal, and Mrs. Casey ar rived on the Alaska from Ketchi- kan. Mrs. Casey, who had been vis- iting in the south, joined her hus- band in that town.
 Weather: Highest, 20; lowest, 20. ! <rt
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-10
MAYOR LUCAS HERE
 ON N0RAH TODAY

Mayor H. I. Lucas is a passenger on the Princess Norah arriving here this afternoon MT. Lucas has spent the past few weeks on a business and pleasure trip in both Seattle and Portland.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-10

Wives who hold jobs spend time with their families than the average married woman, according to Vassar faculty member. They don't have to be bothered by playing contract in the afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-10
MRS. OSCAR OLSON '.'a .1e
 H0STESS THIS WEEK

Mrs. Oscar G. Olson entertained yesterday afternoon with a bridge luncheon, the second in. a series being given this week "N'N'-c
 Prizes were won by Mrs. w. J. Mcdonald. Mrs. Elmer A. Friend and Mrs. E. F. Vollert, Mrs. John Chappell assisted the hostess during the afternoon.
 Earlier in the week Mrs; Olson was hostess with luncheon and bridge. Honors were won at that time by Mrs. H. R. VanderLeest, Mrs. J. J. Connors and Mrs, ". B. Kirk
 If you want something real fancy for your Valentine party hyS this: Tint water green, freeze 1t and crush slightly and place the ice in a shallow bowl. Fill glass cups with shrimp cocktail and set on the ice.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-10
Habpy
 Birthday

The Empire eTtends congratula- lions and best ,oishes today. their birthday anniuersarr % the jolloap- ing:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-10
20 YEARS ;:.1 s. AGo s;;'s,
FEBRUARY 10. 1919

The general strike which had been going on in Seattle for the past few days was called off, with all unions returning to work.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-10

Nazs Execute Two-Headline The dog bites the man again
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-10
VALENTINE TEA

Trinity Hall, Feb. IA, 3 to pm.
 Public invited. adv.
Evening star., 1939-12-06

campaign in the history Of our or
ganization," Mr.. Taliaferro said.
This great increase in the volume
Of our sales of the seals to finance
the continued fight against tu-
berculosis is definite sign Of an
aroused public opinion and the de-
termination of our citizens to use
all means possible to combat this
menace to health and life"
"The known statistical fact that
this, our Nations Capital City, still
has the fifth highest tuberculosis
death rate of all the cities of the
country is felt by intelligent resi-
dents to be a serious reflection to
the Capitals reputation. Other great
cities have proved that this COM
municable disease can be greatly re-
duced, if not entirely eradicated, by
the use of modern means Of X-ray
case finding, early diagnosis, ade-
quate hospital facilities and the en-
forcement of known health laws.
Washington can and will solve
this problem with all of our volun-
tary and public health and welfare
agencies pulling together toward
this common end. And if to do this
necessitates a better standard of liv-
ing for the underprivileged elements
of our population then we must find
ways to give these people that higher
economic status" Mr.. Taliaferro
said.
More than 40 special sales booths
for Christmas Seals are now operated
by volunteer women in stores, banks,
hotels, churches and other places
throughout the city.
Evening star., 1939-12-06
~4Nd Mheh the smoke oka>>d D>y1 stood the doll.

Not too pretty" said another SOL
dier.
mo? How?" asked Santa.
"Oh," said a woods fairy. make
her Thoughtful looking with large
eyes and mouth that smiles easily"
"She should speak only the TRUTH"
said tin soldier
Good gracious" said Santa,
"there are plenty Of ideas. Now
Mrs. Santa, what should she wear?"
s"Oh, let her have yellow hair"
said Mrs. Santa, land dress OF soft
blue chiffon with a little silver neck
lace and some cornflowers in her
hair"
Just then there was puff of
white smoke at the bottom of the
huge Christmas tree that stands in
the middle of the ToyShop. And
when the smoke cleared there stood
the very doll about which they had
all been talking. Santa hoped up
with surprise. and ran over to her.
She was almost as tall as he was.
Well" exploded Santa. Then
pop" the little Queen of Fairies
appeared on the dolls shoulder
She said. Santa. you are always
making gifts for other people. Here
is gift for you. I have let this doll
grow as you talked. because you
were really wishing. And I can
make wishes come true"
Can she talk OF wars and crops and
night?" asked Santa anxiouSly
Can she talk of wars and crops and
heaven and earth? That's what we
need for the King"
wait and see," said the Fairy
Queen and she tWirled on her tiny
toes. Mrs. Santa had walked tc
Santa's side and now she touched
the long. full sleeve of the dolls
dress. 1t was shimmering, blue chif-
fon just as she had wished. and
about the dolls neck was a lovely
silver chain made in the pattern
Of little clover leaves. And in her
Evening star., 1939-12-06
III. The New Doll.

III. The New Doll.
Santa sprang from his bed the
next morning the minute the sun
tinted the icicles hanging out
side his window. He hummed a lit
tie tune as he pulled on his red
breecheS. He hummed as he tugged
q silver comb through his long,
white beard.
That was the day he meant to
make a doll for the King Of West
phalia. 1t was to be doll like none
you or have ever seen. She was to
be tall as lady. And at midnight
she was to have the power to talk
to her owner about all the things
that would interest king.
So Santa was thinking hard by
the time he went out into the Toy.
shop workroom. Mrs. Santa was
setting breakfast. She put out pretty
pewter dishes for Santa and her
seelf. Little, tiny crystal dishes fol
the visiting woods fairies. Bright
red dishes for the soldiers and the
dolls.
Santa was so silent at breakfast
that Mrs. Santa asked, Are you
worried about this doll?"
Santa put down his cup. scratched
his forehead and said, We'll, I gues!
I am. I don't seem to see just how
to make her. What do you think
she ought to be?"
Quick as a flash Mrs Santa said
"She should have faith If she 1!
to comfort the King"
Right" said Santa, "and wha
else?"
"She must think of other people
before herself said the captain o.
the soldiers.
Evening star., 1939-12-06
Ta|iaferro Pleased
sl
With Response in
Christmas Seal Drive
Sees Determination of
Citizens to Combat
Tuberculosis in City

Qualification at obtaining nearly
one-third of the goal of $60,
sought by the tuberculosis Associa-
ton in its annual sale of. Christmas
Seals in Washington was expressed
today by Sidney F. Taliaferro, vice
president and trust officer of the
Riggs National Bank and member
of the associations Board of Di-
rectors.
II am informed by our managing
director that more than $4,000 has
been paid for the Christmas Seals
offered by our association up to the
closing of its books last night-a
gain of some $4,000 as compared
with the same stage of any previous
Evening star., 1939-12-06

long yellow hair were some corn
flowers.
"She looks as wished" said Mrs.
Santa. 80 she must be as you
wished. Now you must wait until
midnight to find out"
There was great excitement in
the Toyshop that day. Santa went
straight back to- his work. And SO
did all the fairies that make dolls
and wagons and doll furniture and
horns and strings Of beads. But
they all kept stealing glances at the
new doll.
After dinner the toys and fairies
went to bed. Santa filled his pipe
and sat down by the fire to wait for
midnight.
Tomorrow: The son OF Light
ming comes to the Toyshop.
Evening star., 1939-12-06
K. of c. Reception

A reception for candidates who
received the honors of first and Sec
ond degree recently will be held at
BIS pm. tomorrow by Spalding
Council, Knights of Columbus, at
the K. of c. Club, 9l8 Tenth street
NV. Committee reports will be re-
ceived and final arrangements made
for a Christmas party to be held
December 81.
Evening star., 1939-12-06

The story so far: Santa has
promised to make q magic doll
for the King OF Westphalia,
iDhose kingdom ,Das badly 1Dreck-
ed the night the God of Lightning
gaze feast for his son and set
him of his adventures.
Evening star., 1939-06-13
Two Win Scholarships
AIN. U. Sufety Meet
ToDAY's PROGRAM.

Two Washingtonians have been
awarded scholarships to the pres
ent intersession of the New York
University National Center of Safe
ty Education, it was announced
yesterday.
They are R. w. Eaves, administra-
tive principal of the Thomson
School and chairman of the Safety
Committee of the public schools,
and Sidney R. Gould, instructor In
first aid and safety work at the Dis
trict Red Cross Chapter.
Sixty teachers and supervisors in
Is States and the District were
awarded scholarships designed to
aid the students in developing a
safety program in their own cities
and towns. The courses will con-
tinue until June 80 under DR.. Her
bert j. Stack.
Evening star., 1939-06-13
Four Woshinetonions
Get Chicago Degrees

Two Washingtonians received
masters degrees at the University
of Chicago today and two others
took bachelors degrees.
Martha Caroline Hamaker, 1923
Connecticut avenue NV, became a
master Of arts in social service ad-
ministration. Oscar Theodore
Schultz, 1921 Newark street NV,
was made master of science in
mathematics. and ALA Louise
Garnduff, 29l6 Cortland Place, and
Arthur Star, 1921 Kalorama road,
took the baccalaureate degrees.
Evening star., 1939-06-13
THE EVENING c. TUESDAY, 49, 1889

completed and the Potomac Electric
Power Co. will start providing cur
rent as soon as the Washington Gas
Light Co. moves the lamps.
These lamps, 1t was learned from
the Gas Light Co. today, are the
last in the District of Columbia with
the exception of II similar lamps in
Montrose Park. The latter will be
left in the park for aesthetic rea-
sons, Mr.. Gartside said.
Evening star., 1939-06-13
HELP MEN.
(Continued)

WANTED reliable dealers to cell on
customers in Washington and vicinity:
prefer men accustomed TO- good earnings:
unusual opportunity. Apply 979 National
Press Bldg. to a.
THIS IS A RARE opportunity to connect
with live, aggressive sales organization,
representing large financial corporations;
leads furnished. directed interviews. ad.
vanced commission. Phone National 1920
for appointment.
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION
Wants five men to qualify as membership
representatives. Applicants mus. be ap-
proximateiy 80 years old. have cars. at
least two years college education and be
able to meet bonding requirement Sales
experience not necessary as those who
qualify will receive special training. Apply
A. A. A.: Mills Bldg. 18th and Penna. ave.
nv. bet. and IL Thursday morning.
TWO SALESMEN
Some experience in real estate PIE.
ferred; an, opportunity to Join one Of
WashinRton's fastest growing brokeraee
ofhces. See Mr.. Talbert, J. Wesley Bu-
chanan. $500 Wis. ave.
SALESMAN.
Large Washington irm offers opportunity
for man with good sales background to sell
popular nationally advertised line of COOL
ing and heating equipment. Right man will
be, guaranteed substantial income Write
fully. INQUIRIES kept in strict confidence.
Box 394-K, Star
Evening star., 1939-06-13
Mexican Union Fights
Mechonized Music
JUNE l3. 1899.
BY the Associated Press.

MEXICO CITY, June 13-The
National Musicians Syndicate, claim
ing membership of 10000, has
petitioned President Cardenas for
legislation requiring musicians in
theaters and amusement centers to
replace mechanical music" and for
a ban on all foreign musicians. It
contended monographs and radios
were depriving many of employ
ment,
Evening star., 1939-06-13
Cos Street Lights
To Be Removed

With one exception the gas-street-
light era in Washington will reach
its close this week,
Two dozen of the old lamps, which
once lit the city, are to be removed
within the next few days from the
neighborhood Of the Smithsonian
Institution and the Museum of Nat
ural History in the Mall at the re-
quest OF Frank T. Gartside, assist
ant superintendent of National Cap
ital Parks.
Electric stellations have been
Evening star., 1939-06-13

infantry, and Maj. Charles Keck
ordnance.
All local reserve officers are in
vited. Reservations should be made
before June 16 through 1t. Sterling
P. Eagleton, Ordnance Reserve, Sec
retary of the Reserve Officers Rid
ing Club, 1922 S street NV. Col
D. D. v. Stuart, jr., Medical Reserve
is chairman of the Entertainment
Committee.
Evening star., 1939-06-13
Army Reserve Officers
To Honor Post Group

Local Army Reserve officers who
have had the privilege of riding at
Fort Myer, Va, during the last year
will give a dinner and dance in
honor OF the officers and instructors
at the post in charge of the riding
at 7:S0 pm. Saturday, June "a, at
the Army and Navy Country Club.
Guests of honor will be Col
George S. Patton, jr., cavalry; 1t.
Col. A. w. Roffe and 1t. Col. Joseph
L. Philips, cavalry; Maj. c. L. Lloyd,
Evening star., 1939-06-13
SALESMAN
SALES EXECUTIVE
LIFE INSURANCE.

One of the strongest and most progress
slve life insurance companies in America
fnot lndustriaD has, in its plans for az
gress1ye organization in Washington, an
attractive opening for one competent, sue
cessiul young underwater who has demon
strated ability as salesman. Must be
capable of active advancement in sales or
ganlZation work. Suitable salary guaran-
teed. plus bonus and all Office expenses. For
interview please state personal and busi-
ness details in confidence Southern Field
Supervisor, Box c35-I Star
Evening star., 1939-06-13

MEN, white, over Fl years of age,
with D. c. permits, to drive
Diamond Cabs.
FREE INSTRUCTIONS.
For further details see MIR. A,
1. Livsie between 3 and 5 pm.
Room No. Ill. 1735 18th st. NV.
Evening star., 1939-06-13

A ship recently carried 784 ZOO
pounds of butter from Africa to
England.
Evening star., 1939-06-13

All blind persons in Brighton
England, are to ride on streetcar~
free.
Evening star., 1939-06-13

HECP DOMESIIC,
COOK. general houseworker, coiored: s,,1
Bradley 296 'ho
GENERAL HOUsEWORKER. coloreo cooI
care child: local references; live in: S25.
$50 Chestnut 1857. -'i' "~'-
GENERAL HoUsEWoRKER- cook, s.ttled:
nep nelp VIII Tltn baby. live n: city refs: $40 mo.
GENERAL HOUsEwoRKER, colore6: n.er.
6y Va; stay nights: 81 per week. Phone
CONTINUED On Nsx1 Ps9GY
Evening star., 1939-06-13
OPPORTUNITY.

We have an exceptional opportunity TO
oHer to an experienced automobile sales
man OF good appearance. clean habits.
aeRressiveness and WILLINGNESS to work as
greeted To such man We offer .
weeks intensive sales. training course at
the Ford factory with all expenses Maid
ana thereafter permanent POSITION To
me successful applicant. we offer either
q substantial guaranteed salary or a salary
plus commission
FreVlous selling experience in some
other line OF merchandise will help as
this is IN unusual opportunity to become
an experienced automobile salesman Ap-
pllcants must be prepared to spend the
week OF June 10 at the Alexandria. Va
branch and the following week at the De-
troit factory Of the Ford Motor Co Mar
rled man preferred Give complete in
formation and references in request for
an lnterYieM Boy XIX Tor -