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Evening star., 1939-08-20
Park Experts 10 Arrive
In Capital Thursday

The two park experts who are to
make a comprehensive survey of
the National Capital parks here, on
which is to be based a civil service
examination for the post of super
intendent of National Capital Parks,
will arrive in Washington Thursday.
The two men, Capt Charles G.
Sauers, general superintendent of
the Forest Preserve District of Cook
County, Ill, and Harold S. Wagner,
director secretary of the Metro
politan Park Board of Summit
County (Akron), Ohio, are to be
here week to observe the parks
under a peak seasonal load.
They VIII return in September
and stay until the survey is COM
pleted.
The superintendency of National
Capital Parks was left vacant by the
transfer of C. Marshall Flnnan on
August l to the superintendency of
Zion and Bryce Canyon National
Parks in Southern Utah.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-12
NJ o D E R N ETIQUETTE E
 By Roberta Lee

Q. How should a maid hold a dish as she presents it at the table?
 A. The dish should be held flat on the palm of the left hand, and pre- sented at the left of the guest. If the dish is hot. napkin can be used as a pad underneath.
 @. Should a man hand his coat to woman to hold while he donS it?
 A. He might be privileged to do so if one arm is paralyzed or he is suffering severely with rheumatism. Otherwise it would be very pre- sumptuous gesture.
 Q. When young woman is in- troducing herself socially, should she say, T am Miss Gibson or q am Edna Gibson,?
 A. She should say T am Edna Gibson"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-12
DAILY LESSONS
 IN ENGLISH
By ". [. Gordon

Words Often Misused: T shall send an invitation to them" is pref erable to extend an invitation The primary meaning of extend is to lengthen or prolong either in space or time.
 Often Mispronounced: Berry Pro- nounce ber-i, as in bet, and not burr-y.
 Often Misspelled: Ascent (act of rising) Assent (to agree).
 Synonyms: Completion, fulfill ment, execution.
 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 Omnipotence; unlimited power; hence, the Deity. (Accent follows the p). "A miracle is a work exceeding the power of any created agent, con- sequently being an effect of Ille Di- vine Omnipotence" South.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-12
WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT CANCER

Word that the prevalence of human cancer is definitely the increase IS contained in article What You Should Know About Cancer" appearing in the current issue of The Health Officer published by the U S. Public Health Service.
 Twenty-Five years ago it stood seventh in the list of of death' says the article Now it is second, claiming over 100000 lives annually-more than twice many deaths attributed each year to tuberculosis. Only heart disease kills people" E.
 Principally disease of adult life, it occurs most often between the ages of 40 and TO- Although may affect any part of the body it frequently in the female breast and genital organs; thus women afflicted by cancer more often than men.
 Many absurd ideas regarding the relationship of diet to cancer are prevalent" the article states Neither high protein diet vegetarian diet the in gestion of alcohol nor over-indugence in any type of food have demonsrable effect upon the incl dence of cancer On the other hand clinical evidence suggests that poor teeth lack of teeth the ngestion of hot food and drink rreguIarity of meals, and gastro- intestinal diseases may be of some importance in the causation of stomach cancer"
 Particular food substances, methods of food pre- paration and the of certain cooking utensils aluminium ware for example-have no known influ- ence upon the causation prevention or cure of the disease
 Cancer is not contagious is the influence of heredty determined but it's exciting causes are known to be many. Chemical irritations for example ex- posture to heat, light, X-rays or radium over pro- longed periods of time, may the abnormal growth of cells known a cancer.
 Despite many claims" the article mo reliable skin blood test has been developed for the diagnosis of cancer. Much experimental work is being done, however, and 1t is hoped that dependable test will in time be worked out. Physicians now de- pend for diagnosis upon the microscopic examina- tion, by competent pathologist of small piece of the suspected growth
 Under the heading Danger Signals the article lists certain symptoms which point to the possibility of cancer and these should lead immediately to a visit to a physician. These signals"
 l. Any persistent lump or thickening, especially of the breast
 ?. Any irregular bleeding or discharge from any of the body openings
 3. Any that does not heal, particularly about the tongue, mouth, lips
 4. Persistent indigestion, especially when accom-
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panied by distaste for meat.

panied by distaSte for meat
 5. Sudden changes in the form rate of growth of mole wart. 6. Pain is usually late symptom-do not wait for it.
 There 5000 quack cures for cancer on record according to the article which further against the fire" treatments advertised to all types of by methods which kept secret The modern treatment of cancer employs surgey, K rays radum, or a combination of these methods No other instrumentalities recommended.
 Fear and ignorance of the nature of cancer prevent many persons from securing early treatment It has been estimated that 900 deaths from could be prevented each year if people were fully informed and took advantage of existing knowledge of the disease
 So far possible should avoid prolonged irritation to any part of the body Protection from over-exposure to the sun and wind, prompt repair of all birth injuries to the womb permitting the breast to function normally repair of jagged teeth, avoidance of il-fttng dental plates, self-control in using to- bacco correction of chronic constipation--n short. emina tion of unnecessary abuse of any tissue is a common sense method of helping to guard against cancer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-12
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having been appointed adminis- tratrix of the estate of Anton Pet erson, deceased, by the Commission CT for the Territory of Alaska. sit- ting in Probate in Juneau Precinct. in the First Judicial Division thereof. by order issued October 10, 1939 all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent are hereby notified to present them, duly veri- lied as required by law, to the undersigned administratrix, at the office of H. B. Le Fevre, her at- torney, at Number 268 South Frank lin Street, in Juneau, Alaska, within six months from the date of the order aforesaid.
 ELLA ROCK JOHNSON,
 Administratrix of the estate
 of Anton Peterson, deceased First publication, Oct. 12, 1939. Last publication, Nov. g, 1889.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-12
A Part of the Price
Cleveland Plain Dealer)


 The price of cannot be measured in dollars or francs or sterling The heaviest cost is in the blood of young men, in the deterioration of liberty, and in the wreckage of the social structure But the British finance measures announced Wednesday demonstrate how fearful a burden modern war imposes on a people determined to see it through.
 The income tax basic rate is to be advanced from PTS percent to 35 percent and year later to BYE percent Apart from exemptions which are small indeed all British citizens will pay at least onethird of their incomes directly in taxes. This, however, is no more than beginning. Surtax rates are stepped up for all incomes over S8000; and such parts of large incomes $1200OO the tax will be 8s percent
 Income taxation is but source of British reve- nue. in wartime as in peace. Levies on beer, sugar wine whisky tobacco estates and profits all are enlarged. Accustomed to heavy taxation, the ordinary Briton is amazed at the incursions of the tax program his income
 Nor is this the end. Borrowing still will be nee essary on an ever larger scale. Sir John Simon evil dently to finance larger part of the cost of war by taxes than the in 1914-1918. But it is practical to finance all costs in that way The burden will be felt all the more because drastic, if inconspcuous, measures under way to prevent competitive increase of wage rates.
 Without exhaustive studies, no reliable estimate of the total tax burden in England is possible But safe to say that distinctly more than half the typical Britons income will be diverted directly or indirectly to the conduct of war.
 Americans may well study and ponder the British budget program. It will give them clearer notion of what would mean to them, if indeed we fail to maintain our neutrality.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-12
Charles E. Carter
 Extended GreetinQ,
 Lodge Plans Dinner

Two candidates, Mrs. B. Johnson and Miss Madge Hildinger were in- itiated into the Rebekah Lodge at a meeting held last night in the I. o. o. F. Hall.
 During the evening birthday wish es were extneded to Charles w. Carter, Deputy Grand Marshal of Washington and Alaska, and a char ter member of the lodge here.
 Mrs. John Mccormick gave a re- port on her visit of a Rebekah as- sembly in the Westward. Plans for the Rebekah and Odd Fellows cov- cred dish dinner were also disucess- ed The affair will be held at 6:3O o'clock October 2, in the IO.OF Hall, and will be followed by bus mess meeting of the two lodges.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-12
Remember the Martians!"
(Philadelphia Record)

 Is there a submarine under your bed? Or has an aviator wearing a swastka been peeping in your windows nights?
 Or-are you among the Americans who do not fall for the grand old line of hysterca alarms and excursions which were pedded so successfully during the World War?
 Last week President Roosevelt announced that unidentified subs had been sighted off Alaska and Boston Previously other unidentified subs had been sighted at approximately 10-mile intervals from Canadian waters to Cape Horn. A fleet of four was reported off Argentina, with at least dozen in the West Indies, not to mention the sighting of another dozen in the Far East In short. more submarines have been sighted than in the combined navies of all the Powers.
 The Bremen rumors becoming difficult too. The Bremen has been seen, positively, in Murmansk London report confirms the German suggestion that the British captured it. This the British deny The Bremen also has been reported captured by the French and was seen by eye-wtneSses in Iceland Vera Cruz Curacao and an unnamed port in South America"
 Our slogan for this is Remember the Mar tians!"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-12

titled, Foreign Footprints in the Home" dealing with international relations insofar as our use of mod ern electrical appliances, household goods, the medicine cabinet, and sports are concerned. Miss Warren read an interesting article on Books of All Nations" Through the court esy of MT Uggen, of the Alaska Music Supply, several recordings of Russian, Hungarian and Spanish music were played, all of which were very much enjoyed Using numerous postcards and travel books, Mrs. Woodbury conducted a tour of several foreign countries.
 The hostesses, Mrs. Devon and Mrs. Jack Say, served a delicious lunch after which the meeting ad- journed, with the next meeting in November to be held at the home of Mrs. Calvin Pool, with Mrs. Will son assisting
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-12
cHoroscobe The stars incline
 but do not compel"
FRIDAY. OCTOBER 1s


 Good and evil planetary aspects contend on this day around which certain Superstititions center. The morning is fairly promising for in- sight and fair judgment The rule of the stars is especially fortunate for women. Merchants who sell lux uries are well directed, but there is an adverse sign for employees.
 Heart and Home: Love affairs should flourish under this configu- ration. Despite the date, it is a lucky time to become engaged for an early marriage date. Women should push business aims that are independent of aid from relatives or friends. The stars smile upon actors and actresses who may expect profitable season.
 Business Affairs: Efforts to block he plans of capitalists or heads of ambitious enterprises are prognos- icated. Labor difficulties will assume novel forms and the wise will com promise to assure cooperation be- ween employers and employees. Large orders will speed up certain actories next month.
 National Issues: Labor confer ences will absorb attention but the itars indicate that nothing definite will be achieved in important ne- ,otiations. The power of employers however will be curtailed. Death will remove key figures in the world )f changing economic conditions. There are portents of many sudden emovalS of men who have been long prominent in industry and politics, International Affairs: Serious &C., ,idents will be reported from Aus ralia and Russia. Aviators will con- inue to be in peril that is not in- Heated by scientific inspections and safeguards. On the high seas there will be loss of life before the end # the autumn and disaster to J. s. vessel will cause an unusual international inquiry.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have he augury of a year of moderate uccess. Friends will be helpful to women The interest of relatives will e fortunate for a few
 Children born on this day prob lbly will be kindly and affection lte Many subjects of this decan If Libra are inclined to worry need essly and moodiness is not uncom- non.
 Copyright, 1939)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-12
LOOK and LEARN
By A, c. Gordon

1. How many religious denomina- tions are there in the United States? 2. What investment, although now universal, was once considered as gambling, and was prohibited by law in France?
 3. What is a folio, as referred to by book publishers?
 4. Who was Nancy Hanks? 5. Which state touches four of the five Great Lakes?
 ANSWERS
 l. Two hundred and twelve. 2. Lie insurance.
 3. 1 sheet, 2 leaves, pages. 4. Mother of Abraham Lincoln. 5. Michigan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-12
INTERESTING SESSION
 HELD BY D. l. W. C..

Beginning the educational series outlined for meetings of the Douglas Island Women's Club during the coming months an interesting pro- gram was carried out by the De- partment of American Citizenship and Home last evening at the home of Mrs. Sam Devon. Preceding the program routine business was con ducted by the President, Mrs. Mar GUS Jensen, who appointed. in ad- dition to department committees, a new Membership Committee consist ing of Mrs Alfred Bennett, Mrs. George Woodbury and Mrs. s. J. Greiner
 Mrs. Calvin Pool, Mrs. Charles Fox and Mrs. Earl Wilson were ap- pointed on the Ways and Means Committee to complete plans for raising money for club projects dur ing the year, one of which will be the canyassing of the city to &C., quaint the women of Douglas with a product called Superior" used in the preservation of silk stockings. To get this campaign under way, Mrs. Frank Campbell was appointed chairman, and she in turn will have other members of the club to help her with the canvass.
 Other important business was the election of Mrs. Calvin Pool to the office of President, and Mrs. Marion Wetter to the office of Sec retary for the 1939-40 term. Mrs. Earl Wilson was welcomed as a new member of the club.
 Interesting correspondence from officers of the Alaska Federation and from the Director for Alaska Mrs. Evangeline Atwood, were read Among communications from the Juneau Woman's Club was an invi- tation to all members of the Douglas club to attend a halloween party on Tuesday, October 3l, at the home of Mrs. Mildred Hermann in Jul neau, which invitation was accept ed with pleasure.
 As the first number on the pro- gram, Fire Prevention and Safety in the Home" was the subject of an interesting talk by MT. Jack Warner member of the Douglas Fire De- partment. Women's clubs through out the country are conducting these safety programs which are vitally important to everyone.
 Following MT. Warmers discus sion, Mrs. Bennett read a paper en-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-12
OO YEARS AGO /,l Prom THE EMpmx
OCTOBER 12. 1919

OCTOBER 12, 1919
 On board the City of Seattle ar irving here was large consign- ment of mining machinery for the Alaska Endicott Mining Company operating at William Henry Bay.
 The new B. M. BehrendS Company garage was completed and was housing not only the big delivery truck that had been in use by the firm for some time, but the new light truck recently purchased.
 The Juneau Billiard Company completed the installation of one of the most up-to-date ice cream plants in the north The plant was installed few days previous and was ready for operation.
 The City of Seattle was to take south the cannery crew of Libby, McNeill and Libby at Taku
 Dr. A. w. Stewart, who arrived from Ketchikan, was a guest at the Zynda Hotel.
 Mrs. Charles A. Sulzer and little son arrived in Seattle from the East Mrs. Sulzer was expected to locate in Seattle permanently.
 Capt John Murstead was regis tered at the Alaskan Hotel. MT. Murstead was to have charge of the pile camp at Funter Bay during the winter for the Thlinget Packing Company.
 Mrs Robert Simpson and Miss E. Goldstein were to leave for Seattle on the Princess Mary.
 Weather: highest 45, lowest 42, partly cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-12
HGppy
 Birthday

The Empire extends congrafuia- lions and Jest toist,es 'Cdag, fhetr birthday anniOess-.y> to th' roe ioving:
 OCTOBER 12
 James Sey
 P. R. Bradley
 William J. Baldwin
 Mrs. Robert Rice Mrs. George Getchell Thomas L. George Jr.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-12
NEW ALDRICH PIANO

Has been awarded by Ruth Wood to No. 1451. If not called for in 30 days then it can be claimed by No. 1l10 and if unclaimed for 30 days
 then No. 1072 will be awarded the piano. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-12
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

A number of friends surprised MT. and Mrs. Vernon Hodges last eve
 ming on the occasion of their first anniversary at the home of Mrs. Hodges mother, Mrs. Mary Africh.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-12

tain International rules which can not be overlooked No demands have been put before us yet. We will presumably be asked for an ex- change of views We will not re- ject such request as we would do the same with any statep
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-12
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
HOME FROM HOSPITAL

Mrs. Tom Jensen was home yes- terday after two weeks confinement in St. Ann's Hospital. Her little daughter, Robert Lynn. was left under hospital care for the present.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-12

During black-outs in Berlin, pedestrians are re- quired to phosphorescent buttons as headlights They don't however, have to carry horn and have license tags-yet.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-12
FOOD SALE

The Altar Society will hold a yoody sale at the Feusi-Jensen store Saturday afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-12

Having swallowed Austria, Czechosovakia and half of Poland wouldn't be surprised if Adolf Hitler wouldn't be needing a drink of bcarbonate of soda before long.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-12
BALL ROOM DANCING

Lessons for beginners. 6 lessons for $500. Phone Red 119. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-12

The Book ALASKA, Revised and Enlarged, Now On Sale; $1.0e.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-12
U. S. MAKES APPEAL TO
 RUSSIANS 5
Expresses Hope Nothing Will Injure Relations
 with Finland

Continued from rage One)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-12
Public Dance by
 Vikings Saturday

Following the first meeting of the fixing Club since the summer vaca- tion, dance will be held in the LOOP. Hall. An invitation to the public is extended.
 Music will be furnished during the evening by Harry Krane and his orchestra. Dancing will start at 9:30 o'clock.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-12

DIR. STEyES, CHIROPODIST, Makes Arch Appliances to measure office, 10 Valentine Bldg; Phone 648.
 adv.
Evening star., 1939-01-25

Communists have ever dreamed of
advocating. If believed and fur
thered, 1t would knock out the pres
ent ridiculous social order, leaving
1t crumpled figure, painting on the
ropes, and then knock out Commu-
nism. too, right on top of what pre-.
ceded it, all in an unlovely heap
DR.. Bell, former professor of re-
Hgion at Columbia University and
former warden of st. Stephens COL
lege, at Annandale- on Hudson, is
widely known as an Episcopalian
clergyman and educator. Even be-
fore stateism became the critical
world issue 1t is today, he sensed
its danger and announced himself
"a rebel against the STANDARDIZED
ton and stupidity of the Goth CEN
tury."
In the years Of the late grand
razzle- dazzle, he was a skeptic and
hold-out, pegging the new temple
OF mammon as just house of cards.
He saw, and still sees, sitting and
degradation Of the human spirit in
the extreme division Of labor and
the deadening routine Of mass pro-
duction. He is for smaller colleges,
the revival of craftsmanship and
the decentralization of great cities.
He has been accused of being a
Socialist, which accusation he sharp
ly denied, and he has remained
carefully in bounds when his
brothers of the cloth were getting
fun out Of bishop batting.
He is So years old, a native of
Dayton, Ohio, with earned degrees
from the University of Chicago and
Western Theological Seminary, and
honorary degrees from several other
colleges. He is special lecturer in
number of universities. AS to
having fun, one Of the best pieces
H. L. Mencken ever wrote was on
that subject. He said no man who
had about two good cocktails would
| ever start a war.
tcopyrisht. 1e3e)
Evening star., 1939-01-25

have made the local breed Of dogs
sturdy and persevering, as well as
uncommonly faithful. Although the
Akitas' qualities don't include the
seeing eye" talent possessed by the
canine companions of the blind,
glorifled by Alexander Woollcott
over the radio. Japanese friends pre-
sented Miss Keller with an Akita as
one of the souvenirs of her visit.
These dogs are distinguished by
their small, pointed ears. shaped
like the letter v reversed, which
stand up straight above the head.
Their rather short bodies are pow
erfully built. Their tails, a bit
thick, curl up over the back. Ex-
cept on the face, legs and ears, the
Akita is covered with long, bushy,
yellowish hair, sometimes mixed
with black, and thickest on the
hindquarters. The average Akita is
20 inches high and weighs 80 pounds.
Miss Keller brought her japanese
dog home with her to Forest Hills,
Long Island, but after few months
the dog fell i'll and died from home
sickness, Miss Keller's friends
thought. Soon after Miss Keller
wrote her Japanese hosts about the
Akita's fate she received word that
they were sending her another dog
OF the same breed. 1t is now on
the way here. But the Japanese
who sponsored both the original and
the later presentation are deeply
chagrined to learn that Miss Keller
is an active member Of the American
Committee for Non-Participation In
Japanese Aggression, Of which for
mer Secretary Of State Henry l..
Stimson Is honorary chairman. The
committees current effort is de-
signed to bring about an embargo
on export of American scrap iron
to Japan. There's no suggestion Of
any plan to keep Akita No. 2 from
reaching its destination on Long
Island.
When the folks back home read
that Representative Buncombe or
Senator Throttlebottom has intro
duced a bill in Congress, they
shouldn't run away with the idea
that their local political Joy and
pride is about to inscribe his name
in Uncle Sans legislative hall Of
fame. Precious few Of these bills
or resolutions ever achieve enact
ment. The vast majority are con-
cocted purely for effect, either to
propaganda some idea or name or
afford barber-shop and corner drug
store conversation for proletariat