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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-13
ON LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY

It was not very long ago-Just about one life time-that Abraham Lincoln was President of the United States During his time he was as bitterly criticized and stubbouy opposed any President we have ever had
 But in the 75 years since, the Nation-all of it, North and South-has had time to realize that here was probably the greatest in our history. The reputation of Lincoln is revered.
 Perspective furnished by the years shows us what the carpng critics of the l86os could not that the great man who is steadfas in his endeavor to right accumulated wrongs even though that might confirmed by history in both his aims and the he takes toward accomplishing them.
 Lincoln has been adopted by the Republican party as symbol of the greatness of that party's origin. quite possible in fact to trace the name Repub- lcan" back to Abraham Lincoln. the first President who bore that name party label.
 Who were the Republicans of 1860? They were the radicals of that day the dangerous people who were willing to tamper with time -honored American traditions order to bring about reform the brain trusters who had the audacity to attack the great institution of slavery who fomented Civil War in their determination make the social order
 Seventy-five years from nov Americans will be looking back upon our day with unobstructed view we do not have In fact they will not even have to stop to look back just accept the tradition of Abraham Lincoln without refectng on it. Lincoln is part Of cur lives the great of our day will be part Of theirs.
 Our leadership millions of Americans are certain worthy of standing shoulder to shoulder in the halls of history with that of l86O great and revered as that is.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-13
eHoroscope The stars incline
 but do not compel"
TUESDAY. FEBRuARY14. 1aas

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY IA. 1889
 Astrologers read this as an unim- portant day in planetary direction. It is a day to pursue routine work, avoiding the signing of contracts binding for the future.
 Disquieting news may be expected this week as foreign affairs become of grave significance. Democracies will face critical tests of their sta bility.
 Despite news of Japanese victories the stars presage final defeat in the Chinese war, with revolution fol- lowing in the empire of the aggres- sors. @sA fg
 Minor political crises in India may be expected. In Iran changes that are beneficial are forecast as benefic aspects rule Teheran.
 Women should be interested in small Inequalities today which is suspicious for informal entertain ments. Love affairs may be luke warm, even though it is St Valen- tines Day. Shopping should be rather lucky under this configura- tion
 High winds are indicated for the next few weeks and in middle west ern states blizzards of extraordinary severity may be expected.
 Comprehensive plans for cultural programs and high class entertain ments for the public are prophesied as likely to bring great benefits to workers.
 Although war clouds loom over foreign countries, the United States is to enjoy in 1939 many added ad- vantages through recognition of the rights of all it's citizens to a com mon heritage of happiness
 Persons whose birthday it is may have unexpected windfalls this year
 Children born on this day have lucky stars to guide them. The sub- jects of this sign of Aquarius may be exceedingly talented and lovable They gain success with little effort
 Copyright, 1939)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-13
PACIFISM IN THE APIARY

It would appear that scientists have been trying to breed stngless bee, for the apiarist bee-keeper to you at the Dominion Experimental Farm Mani toba Canada raises his timely warning against premature disarmament, in world full of have-not insects.
 Bees he says, would be defenseless against the marauding attacks of ants wasps. moths and other honey consumers. Bears skunks and human robbers could feed to their hearts content"
 The insect world has sometimes been pointed out as an example of superior social organization an example Of harmony and efficiency which the human race has not yet approXimated; but it appears that even there those who have amasSed honey must
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-13
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, We had an awfully good time" Say, We had very pleasant time"
 Often Mispronounced: Hovel. Pre- ferred pronunciation is hov-el, 0 as in of, unstreSsed.
 Often Misspelled: Zephyr. Observe the phyr
 Synonyms; Journey, trip, tour, ex- cursion, expedition, pilgrimage.
 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: Incompatible; incapable of existing together in agreement or harmony; discordant The critical faculty is not of itself incompatible with inn aginative and creative power .''- Stedman.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-13
LOOK and LEARN
By A. C. Gordon

l. Why are the British police called "Bobbies"?
 9 How many Moslems are there in India?
 3. When is the Cotton Wedding celebrated?
 A. Who in American history. was called The Great Commoner"? 5. Which is the longest canal in the world used by sea-going ships?
 ANSWERS
 l. Their police system was or ganized by Sir Robert Peel, and they are called Boobies" after him. 9 Approximately 70,OO00O0. 3. On the first wedding anniver- sary.
 4. William Jennings Bryan. 5. Suez Canal.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-13
A CANAL FROM HERE TO IDAHO

An inland waterway extending from Juneau to Lewiston, Idaho is envisioned by Congressman Martin F Smith of the State of Washington who includes in recent issue of the Congressional Record ar ticle on a scheme for network of canals in his district in Western Washington
 The idea is that ship canals be build at esti- mated cost Of s339 92l638 to breach the land links be- tween here and the inland waterways of the Coum- bia and Snake Rivers.
 Three canals would be necessary Congressman Smith surveys them ton the map follows: from Puget Sound to Grays Harbor, by way of Olympia and the Chehais River length about 50 miles; from Grays Harbor to Wilapa Harbor, length about nine miles and Willapa Harbor to the Columbia River, length about 30 miles
 No work. of course, would be necessary up at this end of the circuit and is reasonable to suppose that the Congressman only mentioned Juneau at all for purposes of making his project sound grand pos sible The necessary canals from Juneau to Olympia have already been dug by the Great Excavator
 But Congressman Smith does ring in his plan He writes:
 Basic purpose of the waterway is to connect the inland waterways Puget Sound and northern waters of Alaska to the inland waterways of the Columbia and Snake Rivers. The present barrier to inland waterway communication from the Snake River to Juneau Is the natural obstacle the canals would re- move. creating the greatest inland waterway in the world"
 Locks along the way, the Congressman proposes would be large enough to accommodate vessel 60 feet by 600 feet and with a draft of IA feet
 He estimates that at least 10000 men would be given employment directly or indirectly during the period of construction which probably would be quite some time there are a number of mighty tall hills now standing the route his canals would take
 But it would be mighty nice must admit to he able to feel that could boat if wanted tc all the way from here Portland Oregon Lew ison, Idaho Mighty nice.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-13

be prepared to defend it against their hungry neigh borS
 No doubt some excellent persons who depore the waste of the bees resources his sting, piece of war material that serves economic purpose, may propose that the technique of appeasement be intro duced into the insect world.
 Give ants wasps, moths, and even bears and skunks enough honey to satisfy their hunger, and they will want no more But this is to overlook the fact that there is one other honeyloving creature man. whose desires are not satisfied even when his belly is full.
 Bees had best keep their Stings.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-13
SULLIVAN LAYS NO CLAIMS TO
 C. 0. ?. REINS
Second Division Senator Is Speaker al Lincoln
 Day Dinner Here

Senator LeRoy Sullivan, though he was the only Republican elected to the Territorial Legislature last fall, has no pretensions to leader ship of the party in Alaska, the Fourth Division solon declared in talk at the Juneau Lincolns Birthday dinner Saturday evening.
 T do not feel the Republican party owes me anything. but rather that I owe a great deal to the Re-. publican party" Senator Sullivan said He added he is willing to fol- low any leader who may arise in Alaska to head the Republican forces.
 60 Attend Dinner
 Sullivan's address was the prin- cipal one at the Republican din ner held in the Methodist Episco- pal Church parlors. Some 50 per sons attended.
 Quotations from Lincolns speech es were read by Howard, D. Sta bier, Postmaster
 H. B. LeFevre, oldest Juneau Re- publican, was introduced and spoke briefly in recollection of the days of Lincoln's administration. when LeFevre was a boy in Michigan.
 Ronald Lister led community singing and he. along with E. E. Engstrom and Ed Garnick, made up the Committee which arranged the dinner. st4
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-13
BIRTHDAY DINNER
 FOR HAROLD KNIGHT

In celebration of the birthday of Harold Knight, Mrs Knight is en- tertaining this evening with din her party at their residence on Main Street.
 Six couples will be present for the occasion and valentine motif is being carried out in decorations for the affair The evening is to be spent informally.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-13
M o D E R N ETIQUETTE T e
FEBRUARY 13 Mrs. James Drake Mrs. L. E. Iversen Harold Knight
By Roberta Lee

O. How may one recall invita- tions to small informal affairs?
 A The invitations may be re- called by brief notes, or by tele- phone
 @. Which wedding anniversary is called the china anniversary"
 A. The twelfth wedding anniver- sary is so called
 O. What are some rules of be- havior for servants?
 A. The well-behaved servant t keeps the voice low, walks as silently as possible, does his work quietly, and is always courteous
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-13
WATER NOTICE

Do not let your faucets run con- tinually. There is a good supply of water in the reservoirs but the city mains cannot handle the water if it is allowed to run all the time. If this notice is not needed we will be obliged to shut off your water. adv. JUNEAU WATER co.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-13

pubic health authority estimates the average cost ol head cold SIS That's just trfe over sl a month for the year-round variety
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-13
Whaf Is YOnr News l. O.? By The AP Feature Service

Each question counts 20; each part of tlco-pdrt question, 10. A score of 60 IS fair, 80, good.
 1. This is Rep. J. P. Thomas R-N. J.). Against what cabi- net officer did he file an im- peachment resolution?
 2. What famous estranged couple dined together recently in Rome?
 5. Was it Hitler's (a) third, (b) sixth, or (c) tenth anniver- sary as ruler that Germany re- gently celebrated?
 4. What big job was claimed by both Homer Martin and R. J. Thomas?
 5. The Supreme Court re- gently ruled the IVA plan was constitutional. True or false?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-13
20 YEARS ;:.. :s. Aso .s;'s,
FEBRUARY 13. 1919

FEBRUARY 13, 1919
 Everyone was present, it seemed, at the Firemens Annual Ball at the A. B. Hall the previous evening, Judging from the crowd which squeezed into the large place and filled the floor and overflowed the spectators gallery.
 A. Shoucair, manager of the Leader Store, left on the Alaska for the south and east, on "a buying trip in New York.
 The J. s. Morgan Transfer Com pany had secured temporary of rice with the Nelson Shoe Store on Front Street, until the Renovatory was repaired from the damage caused by a recent fire.
 The management and guests of the Gastineau Hotel were to enter tain at an informal dance in the lobby of the hotel with St. Val entine'S motif.
 Max Gutfield, Skagway business man and City Councilman, arrived in Juneau on the Estebeth and was registered at the Gastineau Hotel. He was to remain in Juneau for a week
 A. A. Hamburg of Ketchikan ar rived on the Estebeth from Fort Sew ard where he was released from the Army and was to leave on the AL aska for his home. He was also reg istered at the Gastineau Hotel.
 Oak Olson left on short business trip to Ketchikan on the Alaska.
 Martin Grunzil left 0n the Alaska bound for San Francisco and East on a business trip. MT. Grunzell had been employed at the Perseverance Mine for some time. He stayed at the Bergman while in this city.
 Sidney Jacobs, local commercial agent. left for Ketchikan on the AL aSka.
 Weather Highest 34; lowest 32; light snow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-13

Miami Beach fashion experts predict that womens SuiS next summer will contain less material ulah ever. well US good trick if they can do iti
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-13

lhoiahapohs Health Department official warns haoitants to expect three colds this winter In many places It IS the custom to contract but one It lasts rom Thanksgiving until Memorial Day
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-13

ne last oi the stngless bees imported in England 04eS oo no" we re having little stingess diplomacy
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-13
Eatty
 Birthday

The Empire eItendS congratuld- lions and best aoisheS today, their birthday anniUersarr o tue tollop- ing:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-13

VALENTINE TEA Trinity Hall, Feb. IA, 2 to pm. Public invited. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-13

Gefmany has produced new type of airplane Hltler seems bound to be mp in the air one way or another W
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-13
Airmail Saves Alaska Situation
Fairbanks News-Minerl

Let the dogs battle over wages, hours, condi- tons or what have you, Uncle Sam's mail now goes through between Alaskas capital and Interior Alaska ports
 Gone are the old days when a shipping strike utterly cut off the possibility of getting letter from Interior Alaska to tidewater points by dog team double-ender or behind chugging locomotive
 The newly established Fairbanks Juneau airma service is functioning perfectly and with star mail connections gets the more important mail over the routes with comparatively no delay.
 Patronage of the service is booming the present shipping strike holds. The mounting airmail volume attests the confidence and appreciation behalf of the public especially in emergency.
 When the next and final link is established be- tween Juneau and Seattle, giving through airmai service between continental America and the heart of Alaska, first class air mail worries will be practically nil strike or no strike
 The through airmail service cannot come too soon to please Alaskans and when it does come not only Alaskans but their nnumerable business connections ana frlends III the States will benefit immeasurably
 AS the regular airmail on the Juneau Fairbanks route aready has developed in volume far beyond ex- peclatlohS within the eight months of it's existence so VIII 1t expand on the through system once it starts
 uncle sam has rendered Alaska no more modern convenience and public service than in setting up the ooaSt-to-lhteror air mail service. May he not hesitate o soon complete the chain and tie Alaska to the hea oi uie continent m the same progressive way
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-13

we see Where if codfish were allowed to reproduce without interference after five years the Atlantic ocean would be solidly filled with codfish That sg- geSts possible way to keep the United States out of EuropeS troubles if three thousand miles of water don't do the trick
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-02-13
NOTICE

The Juneau Woman's Club will hold a special meeting to discuss Legislative matters, Tuesday, Feb IA. at 2 pm, at the Penthouse of the Alaska Electric Light and Power Go.
 MRS. c. c. RULAFORD, adv Secretary
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Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-11-01

Alcorn A. M. College, Miss, Oct. 2-On October
2 at II 100 a. m. Acorn A. M College held it's 10th
formal opening with Mr. W. Milan Davis Dean Registrar
of Okolona Industrial School, Okolona Miss, as guest
speaker His speech both timely and insprational
Other speakers Miss Elizabeth Richards and Mr.
Lavaughn Booth seniors, who spoke "The College
Woman and "The College Man," respectively.
Before the program ended President William H.
Bell presented the faculty and bstor to the student body
Of 533 students, $50 of whom freshmen New men,
bers OF the faculty and their positions as follows
Mr. W. E. Alexander, A. B. Hampton Institute Instruc-
tor of dairy husbandry; Mrs Daisy Fulliove lawson
A. g. Fisk University, M. A. Chicago University asso-
clate professor of English Miss L. V. James, A. B. Vir-
gnla State M A. Columbia University associate profess
sor OF English; and Mrs r. L. Abraham B. S. South Caro-
lima State College, stenographer and cashier in the bust
ness Office President Bell announced the promotion and
changes of the following faculty members: Mr. O. w.
Sanders associate professor of rural and social econo
mics miss kllie M King Head of the department of ed
cation; Mr. William H. Porter assistant to the dean of
men, Mrs Native Flowers acting director of the division
OF nome economies Mr.. Guion Bluford acting director
OF the division of mechanical arts; Miss Lucretia c.
Wright assistant to the dean of women and Mrs Lucille
"A. Murdoch principal of the laboratory high school,
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-11-01
NEWS FROM ALCORN COLLEGE
Acorn Series as Host To High School Principals

Alcorn A. G. NJ. College, Miss. Oct. 21On October
10 Alcorn A. NJ College extended its facilities to the
high school principals and representative number of
teachers from Claiborne and adjacent counties who had
convened there attend District Conference for Negro
High School Principals. Mrs L. A. MURDOCH Principal
of the Acorn Laboratory High School, presided the
oneday meeting, the main feature of which
discussion problems which had been submitted by pr-
cpas over the state Preceding the discussions the fol-
lowing principals presented and outlined the programs
for discussion Mr.. L. NJ Parker, of Port Gibson, Get
ting Teachers to Assume Responsibility for Other than
Classroom Work.; Mrs L. A. Murlock, "How to Get the
Community to Realize the Importance of Educaon; Mr.
A. A. Alexander, of Brookhaven, 'How to Arouse the
Active Interest and Support of Parents in the School
Program and Mr. L. S. Alexander, eff Magnolia "How
Get the People in the Community to See the Need for
Improving Conditions, and How Schools Can Help"
DR.. P H. Easom State Agent, and Mr. J. A. Travis AS
sistan State Agent, were present.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-11-01
Freshman Week

FROM thursday, Sept H. to Saturday, Sept 16, the
freshmen underwent period of orentaton Their orient
alton began on the morning of the 18th with general as
semby at which instructions given and announce
ments were made Other activities the first dav ncd
ed physlca examinations psychological and English
tests, campus tour musical detection for women inform
al games, and lectures by Mrs Alice Tanner, Dean Of
women, and Mr. Horace Murdoch, Dean of Men, The Sec
ond day of the orientaton period began with welcome
address by President Ball. This followed by r.
oy our muslcal detection for men, meeting with the
athletic department and lecture and an nformal NY ~.
given by the dietcian and home economies staff, Tb
morning OF the last day devoted to an assembly ~
which the newcomers heard short talks by members f
FACULTY and senior on College Spirit and Traditions
keLgous Organizations, Study, and Academic Achavo
ment and Campus Life Registration followed In 49,
evennga college reception held in the auditorium,
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-11-01

Miss Willye M. King, Head of the Department of
Education attended the PreSchoo Conference of the
teachers of Sunflower County, held in Indanola Miss
November 3 Miss King addressed the conference twice
and held group discussion pertaining to better nstruc-
ton with group of high school principals and teachers
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-11-01
Acorn A. NJ College Band Leads Parade At Yazoo City
Neqr0 Ear-Presdent Bel Sneaks

Alcorn "A. M. College, Miss, Oct. 13-Alcorn's 60
piece band led the grand parade which composed of
decorated floats, and $50 All Club boys and girls
Tuesday October 10, the second day of the seventh
anniversary of the Yazoo Negro Fair Association at
zoo City, Miss. huge crowd hronged the streets to
the coofu parade and enjoy the music of the young
Alcornites The band also played for White fair in
McComb Miss. October 5.
After the big parade President VIM H. Bell spoke
to the farming and All groups "a Challenge to the
Present Day Negro" In his admonon, the progressive
and scholarly president of the oldest Negro
College in the United States said "Snce IA of all Negroes
live in the South, the problem of working harmon
ious relationship and just equitable scheme for
the development of this minority group rests largely with
the South The Negro return to the philosophy of
the late Booker T. Washington and let down the bucket
where he is. The calls for high degree of acc
facy Skill thoroughness and efficiency but we have kept
out-ofdate and slipshod methods Added knowledge and
new sks must be learned for the farm and in
domestic service we'll in the professions"
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-11-01
Junior ard Senior Girls More Into Beautiful Men,
ECyN,ifcru

On October Z, the junior and senior girls and a few
sophomores moved into Lanier Hail. beautiful new
dormtory constructed of redfaced brick in modern arch
tectual style at cost of $63 636OO The building is 21O
feot long and As feet WIDE contains Sc rooms for girls
guest roof lounge 33 feet by 81 feet utility ROOM
and fully equipped laundry room on each floor There
is also an Office suite of for the dean of wom
en- and paror for conferences At end of the hall
on both floors there is bathroom with blue tiled floors
and walls Each room is equipped with modern furn
ture twin beds, reflector table lamp dresser library
table and chairs.
Lahler Hail. a T. W. A. Project, erected and de-
dcated to the memory of VIM. H. Ianer the sixth pres
dent of Alcorn A. M. College, during whose adminsra
ton (lS99-l905) the school made co-educational
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-11-01
BIZ r. Stutts-Lyells

Greenwood host last week to the Mississippi
Federation of Colored Womens Clubs Delegates who have
followed the meetings from year to year confident
that the entertainment superior The entire ctzenry
cooperated with Mrs C. H. Wilkes in making the
vention a success.
The of the city in for their share Of praise
when they furnished cars transport the delegation
about miles sightseeing trip which ended at the
County Training School at Itta Bena, where Prof and
Mrs L. T. Brazil greeted them.
Non-club members showed fine spirit in assisting
with the housing of delegates and by their enthusiastic