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Evening star., 1939-09-12

standing army of a million men. to
which she is just adding couple of
hundred thousand more because of
Russia's mobilization along the
Soviet's western border.
Heart With Former Allies.
Rumania's position has, of course,
been a matter of earnest debate in
London and Paris ever since the An
glo-French brotherhood started to
form the halt Hitler bloc of ma
tions to which the Nazi Fuehrer
finally threw down the gage.
The allies would give much were it
feasible for Rumania to come in on
their side as she did in the World
War They also covet the services
of Turkey and Greece, two other
countries whose independence has
been guaranteed by Britain. How
ever, the only reasonable course
these three countries can pursue at
this stage is one of absolute neu-
trality.
Unless the signs read wrong, Ru-
mania's heart is with her former
allies, and observers believe she
would join them again if the danger
from Germany should lessen for
any reason.
The reader will recall that Ru-
mania didn't come into the World
War until the late summer of 1916,
almost two years after it's out
break.
Only Soldiers Needed Now.
But the big question is what hap
pens to Poland pending material
aid from her allies. 1t will be a
miracle if she can hold out.
1t would be hard to find a more
striking commentary on the life and
death struggle being waged by Po-
land than is contained in one little
sentence reported by an A. P. war
correspondent:
Col. Josef Beck, the foreign min
lister, has left to join the general
staff"
Poland doesn't need a foreign
minister much these dark days, but
experienced military leaders. So
the general staff gets Beck-called
Poland's strong man by his admir-
ers, former artillery officer who
fought for liberty under the great
Pilsudski and was close disciple
OF the Polish hero.
Evening star., 1939-09-12

Remember to signal. Few drivers
are mind readers.
Evening star., 1939-09-12
Italian Liner Roma
Sails From New York

NEW YORK, Sept. - (R.-After
being tied up for 18 days, the 1tal-
ian liner Roma, bedecked in its
national colors, sailed for home to-
day with 285 passengers, in accord
with neutral Italy's announcement
that normal shipping operations
would be resumed
The Italian liner sailed few hours
after the British liner Arandora Star
arrived with reports that nine sub
marine warnings were received dur
ing the westward crossing.
The Roma, which has accommo-
dations for 1900 passengers, carried
crew of COS. None of the pas
sengers was American. The Roma's
hull glistened with bright new red
white and green stripes, painted 4
feet wide amidships, and the red,
Evening star., 1939-09-12
This Changing World
Gen. Weyeond, Who Soved Warsaw in 1920,
Reported There Now to Direct Defense

The French are taking this war
very seriously. Reports from pri-
vate individuals beginning to arrive
here indicate there is much less en-
thusiasm but a greater determina-
ton to see it through whatever the
cost than in any other war.
There are no longer "ambusques"
(War shirkers) in the French Army
1t does not matter who the recruit
is, what family connections he may
have with the higher ups, if he is
able-bodied and belongs to the re-
serves. he is going to the front.
Members of the diplomatic service
who in many instances are invalu-
able to the foreign Office are no
longer modified on the spot. Re-
gardless of their position or use
fulnesS they are ordered to join
the army units to which they be-
long, and there are no exceptions.
Politicians have lost their power.
Everything is in the hands of hard
boiled army officers who know only
one thing: France must do her best
to win this war and France needs
every able-bodied man at the front
as fighter.
Politicians-be they cabinet min
listers or members of the Chamber
have been muzzled. They are pow
erless. They are supposed to run
their departments properly and that
is all Orders are given them by
the general staff as to what the
army needs. But there is no longer
any wire-pulling to save Aunt
Emilia's little grandson.
4 + X
Military experts here who follow
with accuracy the developments in
Europe express surprise at the i'm
patience shown in Paris and London
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With such a record her present
rulers. had they been honest and
sincere, might well have thought
that they should accept to nego-
tiate with nations who wanted moth
ing more than to live at peace with
Germany. and who, as the docu-
ments which have been published
show, excluded no subjee.SS from
peaceful discussion.
Herr Hitler and his Nazi asso-
ciates would have none of it. Flout-
ing all the lessons of history, ignor-
ing or deriding even their own coun-
try's experience of British charac-
ter, they preferred yet once more
the path of lawlessness, the path
Evening star., 1939-09-12

OF misery and of bloodshed, the path
of anarchy and want. Let the Nazi
leaders ask themselves now to what
destiny they are leading the German
people.
Our conscience then is clear.
Our memory is long, and, thirdly,
out determination is unshaken,"
Evening star., 1939-09-12
10000 Americans Still
In Britain and Ireland

LONDON. Sept. II lP.-Ten
thousand Americans still are in the
United Kingdom and Ireland, the
American Embassy disclosed today.
Seven thousand of these are in
England, Scotland and Wales and
1000 of this number do not have
passage to the United States. The
other 5000 of the total are in Ire
land.
Evening star., 1939-09-12
Ships
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of Canadian origin, assigned to in
vestigate the submarine reports. A
Slight variance of the course on
which it left the fishing fleet would
have carried the plane to New
foundland.
Capt. Morton Selig of the trawler
Delaware first reported Capt. Shea
as saying "a big plane few over
the Storm" but Shea himself in
dicated the craft was not large.
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at the slowness of action on the
German French front.
Our military experts are some
what surprised that the French
have done as much as they have.
This is not case of going head
long into an attack as in 1914. The
Siegfried Line is difficult to crack
and any political offensive to
please the populace behind the lines
and the politicians in London and
in Paris might bring disastrous con-
sequences upon the fighting armies.
Remember to signal. Few drivers
Evening star., 1939-09-12

Line, operating to South America,
will withdraw its four passenger
cargo vessels when they complete
present voyages.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-09-14

The man who first recog-
nized the necessity Of
making a skilled profess
sion Of drug conpounding.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-09-14

In this as in other businesses the consumer
cooperative charges only what is necessary
and not what the traffic Will bear" Your
steady patronage and your cooperation in
the plan Of limited hours Of service make
this saving possible.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-25
The Jitterbug's ''Mikado"
lNew York Times)


 The Federal Theatre takes the precauton to an it's programs that the viewpoint expressed in the play is not necessarily that of the WPA or any other agency of the Government" So the Swing Mikado," produced here this week under WPA auspices, does not commit the present National Ad ministraton to anything. The actual Japanese Mi kado need not be bothered because this drama is specifically located "a coral island in the Pacific !" No "apologetic statesman of a compromising kind" feel hurt for the State Department is not respon sibe for the description. Sir Arthur Sullivan might protest, if he had not been dead these 31 years, for he longed to be remembered for music that would make people thoughtful and sad William Schwenck Gilbert wouldn't mind for his priceless words survive.
 The words and music of The Mikado' 53 years old. They still young and gay to the old Sayoyards, and to the ones that have continued to be born The interesting thing about this modern rendering, by Negro actors and singers, is that the words and music stand transmutation into new vernacular. The first-night audience, well as the critics had seemingly feeling that Sullivans tunes had been insulted Their complaint, if any was that there all too little swing. What swing there delighted them because it blended so beautifully with the original In fact it may be said that the effect produced by the original Gilbert and Sulli- half century ago can now be duplicated only by kind of jitterbug Gilbert and Sullivan. If this be treason, the devotees will have to make the most of it.
 We need not ask if this be progress The simple truth is that tempo is faster than that of the Victorians, taste in rhythm more intricate. We want more noise, quicker and jerker movement; in short excitement. Does this craving come from familiarity with our machines from some more subtle cause? The United States Gov ernment, mentioned above refuses to throw light this question. It is something to think about, and perhaps more important than politics We know only that things have changed. Laughter is happily immortal and Gbert's wit is still fresh, but it is the accent of 1889 that points up the words and music of 1885.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-25
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. L. Corde-

WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: Do not say, T am going no place to- night Say T am going nowhere tonght."
 OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: Vic isssitude. Pronounce vi-sis-i-tud, all is as in it, as in cube, accent se- cond syllable.
 OFTEN MISPELLED: Languor. Observe the Il.
 SYNONYMS: Quarrel noun, con- troversy. altercation, dispute, wran- gle.
 WORD STUDY: Use word three times and it is yours Let us increase our vocabulary by master ing one word each day. Today's word: Neurology; the science deal ing with the nervous system. (Pro- nounce new -rol-o-ji, first as in doll, second o as in obey, accent se- cond syllable).
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-25
DOWN THE ALLEYS

The southern district conference of the National Inventors Congress having been duly called to order in Oklahoma City Okla MT Albert Geise of Benton Harbor Mich rose to announce that "181O people each lost an eye in 1888 because of cows switching He thereupon offered his patent cowtail holder amid loud applause. Objection made that when COW could not flick flies off herself with her tail she would try to kick them off with the hind foot near est the milker. momentary damper cast over the conference. Then MT William Vernia of Odebot Iowa. to state that he had perfected an "anti-cow- kicker" which when used in combna- ton with MT Geise's anti-cow- -switcher made milk ing one of the most salutary of occupations
 Perhaps this the high point of the confer ence. Certainly it such for all those present who had attempted to milk cows, either on the right or the wrong side Nothing detracts from the mixers earnest effort to induce a to let down. as does being switched in the eye kicked in the medulla obongata. Such occurrences are also bad for the milk
 But it should be noted that MT David E. Wilson of Santa Monica, Cal fixing the assembly with what faced gadget that sticks out it's tongue and emits hearty Bronx cheer, the same to be used by motor ists to discourage other motorists from sounding their horns unnecessarily.
 For the most part inventors have been hunted out of their garres and barns and herded into great laboratories It is out of the laboratories that we get. will get such things television, airplanes that fly eight miles minute, and seemingly mracu- lous for old diseases
 But it is good thing that there ma
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-25
INVENTION MARCHES ON

Take it from the several hundred devotees of the sport in Juneau bowling a grand pastime Through the long winter. there is night but what bowling balls are rolling down the alleys here and pins clatterng as if in echo of the Catskil thunder which Rip Van Wrinkle heard
 To thousands of people this sport of bowling comes as naturally as ABC. But the ABC of the ten-pin alley is far from simple. The initials stand for the American Bowling Congress which is now holding its 39th annual worlds bowling champion ship tournaments in Cleveland.
 The organization is probably the largest in the sporting world During the 5S days of the Congress no less than 23OO0 participants will roll with bowl ing balls) for the s18400o in cash prizes It is ex- pected that 1500O0 fans will be attracted.
 That is big-time bowling, but even small-time bowling as it is enjoyed in Juneau, affords the bowler, however inexpert many a pleasant and healthful evening
 On the battery of 52 cleaning alleys at Cleve- land or on the three at the Brunswick and two at the Elks Club here in remote Alaska bowling is still Americas greatest indoor sport.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-25
No More WPA Jokes


 The 10000 performers who belong to the Ameri- Federation of Actors may no longer indulge in jokes about the WPA Such witticisms are banned by the federation's council
 The deprivation is small one. The type of mind which finds enjoyment in cruel joke at the expense of who can't secure private em- ployment is the type of mind which gets kick out of seeing old lady slip on a banana peel That kind of person also laughs fit to die when somebody ties tin to mongrel's tail
 We have never heard good WPA joke and we have heard many-too many-of them. The one about leaning the shovels and looking like group of statuary the about the WPA worker annoyed because his chauffeur hasn't shown up with his lunch; the one about slow motion-we say thumbs down all of them. Roads, schools playgrounds all the country give these sorry jests the lie, and this construction wasn't built by vaudeville comics
 There is touch of censorship involved, dis tinctly. That be argued against But before those the outside judge the AF.A. too harshly they should remember that thousands of union actors are being kept alive through WPA jobs all over the country that the union is grateful for this and that theater complaining that WPA jokes their customers The Roosevelt haterS will just have tell each other funny stories at home
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-25
Horoscobe The stars incline
 but do not compel"
SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 1889

This should be a serene and hap py day, according to astrology. Ben efic aspects rule strongly. There should be more faith and less fear in the world under this planetary government
 Bishops and all who direct the clergy come under sway that pre- sages increase. of influence. The peo- pie will listen to good counsel, for many will need consolation.
 Stress is placed on the fact that the world is in a transition state old things must pass away but new things may be more wonderful than any of the past.
 In 1889 the number of aged exper- fenced leaders will be amazingly re- duced. Deaths of many distinguish ed men and women are foretold.
 The future promises supreme pro- gress for those who have vision and the courage to sustain extreme tests in life experience. Destruction of material things is to be succeeded by compensations of great worth to the spirit it is prophesied.
 London astrologers predict serious reverses for Japan in the coming summer when well laid plans will come to naught Diplomats of the Empire will benefit.
 Sensational changes in British policies are prognosticated before summer Ministers will be replaced and international affairs will as- sume extraordinary relations.
 Despite serious interests, today is important to women as a time for home hospitalities Much attention to attire will mark the entire spring time.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of good fortune. Popularity with persons of opposite sex will be helpful to men and wo- men long past youth.
 Children born on this day probab- ly will be intelligent and ambitious. Many of these subjects or Aries are brilliant in conversation, witty and magnetic. They may be studious with ability to success in a profession.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-25
LOOK and LEARN
By A. C. Gordon

l. What is decalcomania? 2. On what river is Rome, Italy? 5. Through how many editions has Izaak Walton's Complete Ang- Ter" passed?
 4. Which ranks the higher, U. S. Naval captain or Army captain? 5. From what country does the finest turquoise come?
 Answers
 l. Art or process of transferring pictures and designs, as from spec ially prepared paper, to china, glass, etc; also picture or design pre- pared to be so transferred. 2. The Fiber.
 g. About 200
 4. Naval captain.
 ,. Persia
 There are 4,794 miles of naviga- ble streams in Louisiana, distance farther than that from San Fran cisco to Tokyo.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-25

verick geniuses who refuse to be corraled little apart from the rush and of progress they ply their useful trade. It is to them perhaps, that we must look for the ultimate victories of man over nature-for collar buttons that will not roll under things for spectacles that will not get lost when grandpa puts them down, for something that will ring warning bell when Uncle Alfred has taken all he can conveniently hold, for an alarm clock that will not wake people up in the morning
 There is much to be done More power to them
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-25
Elaine Arnold Has
 Fourth Birthday

The Fritz Cove home of MT. and Mrs. Harry Arnold is the scene of a birthday party this afternoon, honoring their daughter, Elaine, who is four years old today.
 A St. Patrick's theme carries out the decorative effects for the party table and the afternoon is being spent in playing games.
 Guests present for the occasion include Mary Ann Webb, Eileen Webb, Charlotte Mason, Ann Loise Reischl, Joan Osborne, Vickey John son. Albert Carlson, Kenneth Mar tin, Button" Hogan, Frederick Vie then and Sven Christianson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-25
MONDAY. MARCH 27. 1899

Mingled good and evil aspects are seen in the horoscope for today, ac- cording to astrology. The morning is more favorable for mental and physical activity than the later hours.
 Women are well directed, espec- ially those who engage in work of a constructive or practical sort Mo- dists, mjlliners, clerks and steno- graphers should profit
 This should be a luck date for making new contracts with employ es Legal papers signed today should prove satisfactory to both parties.
 Advertising should be especially effective today; there may be subs tantial returns for all who sell and buyers also should profit
 Novel methods of publicity will prove popular through the coming months when competitor in build- ing, manufacturing and salesmanship will be intense.
 Labor saving devices, so much ap- proved, are to become more varied and satisfactory than in the past. Home customs are likely to revive interest in simple entertainments and recreations.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of good health and good luck, but they should be- ware of false friends. Women should be happy in their home interests. Children born on this date prob- ably will be clever and witty as well as courageous and industrious Many of these subjects of Aries have ar tistic or literary talent and may be restless and inclined to make un- wise changes.
 Copyright, 1930
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-25
M o D E R N ETIQUETTE T E
 By. Roberto Les


 G. How should a man seat his c.@esCs when taking them somewhere in taxi?
 A. The right-hand seat should be given to one of the ladies. If she is the only guest he takes the seat beside her. If there are several lad ies he should sit opposite them, with his back to the chauffer.
 e. How should guests dress when attending a ball?
 A. Formal evening dress is requir- ed for ball.
 e. Is it necessary to answer a written invitation to tea?
 A. One is not obliged to do so.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-25
George Alexander
 Is Host with Party

Complimentary to the eighteenth birthday of George Alexander, son of Judge and Mrs. George F. AL exander, a party was given last evening in the banquet room of Percy's Cafe.
 Twenty high school couples were present for the affair and the eve ming was spent in dancing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-25

Nazi public health officials open campaign against tobacco and alcohol citing the fact that Hit Ter neither smokes nor drinks. There's chance, though, that he may have some other failings
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-25

Doubtless the Italian explanation for Mussolins unwlingness to remove his troops from Spain that he didn't want to be in the category of hit and-run driver
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-25

Quebecs Legislature votes 50 to IT that the speeches made by members too long. The down river province has monopoly of this opinion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-25
cHGppy
 Birthday

The Empire erte"ds congratula- ions and best wiSlles today, -het' birthday annipc sar!' Q i~e jollo'p- no:
 MARCH 25 Mrs. R. P. Nelson Mrs. Dave $. Burnett Lincoln Turner Mrs. J. R. Langseth Eugene Carothers w. H. F'ukuyama Jane Bailey
 MARCH 26 Joseph M. Smith Simpson J. MacKinnon Earl Bennett Mrs. c. Isaak Charline Shearer
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-25
on YEARS AGO ZO From THE EMPIRK
MARCH 9, 1919

MARCH 9, 1919
 The Territorial Senate recom- mended the passage of bill mak- ing the office of Territorial Mine Inspector an elective office.
 Selmer Jacobsen, the local diver, left Juneau to raise the halibut boat Valhalla, which was swamped in the recent storm. This was the second attempt made to raise the ship.
 Guy McNaughton had filed at the City Hall his candidacy for reel ection to the Juneau City School Board.
 The young peoples and adult class of the Methodist Sunday School were to have the first of a series of socials, with Mrs. Grover Davis, chairman in charge of the affair. 
 Burdette Winn, who recently re- turned to Juneau after spending a year in the Navy, had accepted a position in the assay office Of the Alaska Gastineau Mining Go.
 The Presbytery of Juneau to the number of eighty members, and at tendents of the Northern Llgbf Church dined together the previous night and later discussed plans for the coming year.
 c. R. Arundel and her children were to leave on the Alameda for the south. MT. Arundel was to accom- pany them as far as Ketchikan.
 w. c. Carlson, Mrs. Carlson and little daughter arrived in Juneau from Aux Bay on the Lillian c and were staying at the Gastineau Hotel.
 E. w. Craigin, of Tenakee was Juneau visitor.
 Weather-Highest 30. Lowest 27. Cloudy
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-25

The Territorial Senate recom- mended the passage of bill mak- ing the office of Territorial Mine Inspector an elective office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-25

Guy McNaughton had filed at the City Hall his candidacy for reel ection to the Juneau City School Board.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-25

The young peoples and adult class of the Methodist Sunday School were to have the first of series of socials, with Mrs. Grover Davis, chairman in charge of the affair.