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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-15
TUBERCULOSIS KNOWLEDGE SPREADS

A nationwide survey made recently to de-
termne how much the public knows about the cause
and cure of tuberculosis scourge which kills more
than 10000 people in the United States and many in
Alaska every year.
The results show that the modern educational
campaign against tuberculosis has removed much OF
the old ignorance and fear Of the white plague.
While many persons still apparently do not know that
it is caused by bacillus or that it is a contagious
disease nevertheless the great majority think it Is
durable and the type of treatment which most
doctors consider correct-penty of rest and noursh-
ing food.
The first question asked was, What is the cause
of tuberculosis" The answers reveal that the fact
that tuberculosis is caused specifically by bacillus is
not widely understood Many more persons named the
so-caed allies of the tuberculosis bacilus-under-
nourishment down condition, poor living condi-
tons etc-than named the bacillus itself the
cause This would seem to indicate that the campaign
of social workers depicting the evils of poor living con-
ditions has had more effect than the campaign OF
doctors and health authorities against germ infection
The principal causes of tuberculosis in the opinion
of voters in the survey were: germ l8 percent run
down condition. II percent; malnutrition, 10 percent
poor living conditions, IL percent bad heredity, II
percent exposure to weather, IL percent; bad food
8 percent; colds, percent Other causes named in
cuded weak lungs, impure air. too much drinking wet
feet cattle too much smoking worry, lack Of vtamns
The next question was, do you think tuberculosis
is contagious (catching?' Although the tuberculosis
campaign the slogan Every Case of Tubercu-
losis Comes from Another Case" "a percent of the
general public still does not think tuberculosis is
catching.
For many years the question whether tuberculosis
is inherited disease moot question in the
medical profession. Although most doctors now be-
eve it is not directly Unbeatable the public appar-
emily still has confused ideas the subject Ftytwo
percent Of the voters in the survey say they think
it is inherited while 48 percent think it is not.
Fear of tuberculosis as fatal incurable disease
has apparently been removed to large extent from
the public mind. Eighty-six percent of the persons
questioned in the survey said they think tuberculosis
is durable
The various campaigns to educate the public in
the proper treatment of tuberculosis have apparently
made great progress, judging by the to the
final question in the survey What do you think is
the best way tuberculosis The public names
the methods Of treatment in the same order that
they have been stressed in posters and campaign itera
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-15
Selling White
House Tickets

WASHINGTON, Aug. IS. - The
Secret Service is trying to find out
who has been charging admission
to the White House.
A tourist recently remarked that
he'd paid 81 for card to visit the
executive mansion. A check-up dis
closed that others also had pur-
chased cards, which are distributed
free of charge to friends of officials
and of Congressman. They entitle
the bearer to more extensive
White House tour than is given the
ordinary visitor.
What made the Secret Service
mad was that anyone should have
to pay to visit the White House The
cards are easily obtained and offic-
ials are investigating to determine
who's been selling them to gullible
tourists.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-15
Horoscope
The stars incline
but do not compel"
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST ls, 1899

This is an unimportant day in
planetary direction, according to
astrology. Until late in the after
noon adverse influences dominate
In the morning accidents may be
numerous, especially in aviation
Many drownings may be reported as
well as boat accidents.
Although Saturn frowns n
seems to presage trouble in many
trades, this is a favorable rule of
the stars for all construction. IN
tensive activity in shipyards is fore
told
Trade and commerce should show
steady improvement although in
creases in volume may be less extern
sive than anticipated The next few
weeks should bring profit to mer-
chants and manufacturers.
This evening is lucky for girls
whose associations are promising
for the future. New acquaintance
should prove of lasting interest.
Between the 18Th and the 18th Of
this month astrologers foretell a
period of excitement for the people
of the United States. Prevalence Of
espionage and international misun-
derstandings are presaged.
The total eclipse of the Sun in Oc-
tober will affect the Pacific Ocean,
Australia and South America, it is
forecast. In South America a new
japanese problem will develop.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the augury of year of success and
prosperity 1t is wise to avoid Iiti-
cation and speculation.
Children born on this day prob
ably will be sensitive and artistic.
For these subjects of Leo Sunday
is the luckiest day. The Sun is their
ruling planet.
Copyright, 1880
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-15
DAILY LESSONS
IN ENGLISH
By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say,
60 and fetch a glass of water. y
Say, Go and bring, or merely,
Fetch a glass of water" as fetch
means "to go and bring"
Often Mispronounced: Intrigue
Pronounce in-treg, as in tree, ac-
cent last syllable.
Often Misspelled: Gid Ito over
lay with a covering of gold). Guild
Can association of people,.
Synonyms: Pervade, permeate,
penetrate, fill, overspread
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 :
Tacit; implied or indicated, but not
actually expressed. pronounce tas-
it, as in att. 1T was done by tacit
consent"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-15
More Seal Fur
Seattle Post-Intelligencer]

(Seattle acknowledgement
The harvest" of fur-Seal skins on the Prlbllof
Islands is reported the largest in so years.
Long distance weather prognoStcatorS regard
heavy fur as the sign of hard winter.
Whatever the weather may be, the Pribilof crop
is sign that fur coats will be available for the
ladies'
1t is a sign" also, that the conservation measures
adopted for the fur seals proving increasingly eff
fective Under the procedure in effect for many years.
only the surplus bachelor males slaughtered Under
this program the seals threatened with extnc-
ton not only been preserved but have increased
in numbers
Wise conservation has similarly protected Alaska
salmon runs. And at this stage in our progress of
learning how to and American natural re-
ton a result of the tariffs inflicted by the United
States Canada should not join forces to prevent
any encroachment from Japan elsewhere, upon the
fisheries of the Pacific continental shelf.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-15
SUMMONS

In the District Court for the Terri
tory of Alaska, Third Division.
MYRTLE MAE GILBERT NOON
AN, Plaintiff, VS.. GREGORY M.
NOONAN, Defendant
The President of the United States
of America.
To the above named defendant,
Greeting:
You are hereby required to appear
in the District Court for the Terri
tory of Alaska, Third Division, with
in thirty days after the last publica-
ton of this summons, namely, with
in thirty days after the 5th day of
September, 1899, in case this sum-
mons is published, or within forty
days after the date of its service
upon you, in case this summons is
served upon you personally, and an
swer the complaint of the above
named plaintiff on file in the said
court in the above entitled action.
The said plaintiff in said action
demands the following relief:
DISSOLUTION OF THE BONDS
OF MATRIMONY.
And in the event you fail to so
appear and answer, the plaintiff will
take judgment against you for want
thereof, and will apply to the court
for the relief demanded in her COM
plant and as hereinabove stated.
WITNESS, the Honorable Simon
Hellenthal, judge of said court, and
the seal of said court hereunto af-
fixed, on this 10th day of August,
1899.
SIMON HELLENTHAL, =
Judge.
ROSE WALSH,
Deputy Clerk.
First publication, Aug. Is, 1899.
Last publication, Sept. S, 1889.
The Book ALASKA, Revised and
Enlarged, Now On Sale; $l.00.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-15
LOOK andLEARN
By A. 9. Gordon

l. What drug is used to enlarge
the pupil of the eye?
2. What is the principal river of
Italy?
3. What is a roundelay?
4. For what fruit is Hawaii fam
Gus?
5. Who was the first Secretary of
the Treasury of the United States?
ANSWERS
l. Belladonna.
2. Pc River.
3. A song in which simple strain
is often repeated.
4. Pineapples.
5. Alexander Hamilton.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-15
FILM ACTRESS
JANET GAYN0R
TAKES A MATE

YUMA, Ariz, Aug. 15.-Film ac-
tress Janet Gaynor, &c. and Gill
bert Adrian, 35, Hollywood dress
designer, were married here late
yesterday. The couple left immedi-
ately on honeymoon trip to Mexico
City.
1t is Miss Gaynor's second mar
riage and Adrian's first venture into
matrimony.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-15
TAKES FIRST PLACE
rs REAL pICkp0CKET

METZ, France, Aug. ia boast
that he was the best scholar at the
Milan school for pickpockets" was
made to the police by sixty-five-
year-old Italian, when he was ar
rested here on charge of picking
pocket in church. The man is
stated to have over thirty convic-
lions for picking pockets and other
offenses, and to have been expelled
from France five years ago after
serving numerous sentences. r
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-15
On YEARS AGO
~ From THE EMPIRE
AUGUST Is, 1919

In the Alaska Railroad Record, the
official publication of the Alaska
Engineering Commission, was a re-
port of Walter B. Heisels, special
agent of the General Land Office
trip to Willow Creek.
j. j. Connors and George T. jack
son, superintendent of the Alaska
Gastineau Mining Company, left on
the Princess Alice for Ketchikan
enroute to Hyder.
Bringing with him his bride, Ro-
bert Scott, well known wholesale
representative, returned to Juneau
on the Princess Alice. They were at
the lynda Hotel.
Proclaimed a great success was a
banquet rendered Frederick r. Cou-
dert by members of the Alaska Bar
Association preceding his address to
the public on The League of Ma
tons.
Miss Helene Albrecht, well known
nurse and massage specialist, who
had been on an extended vacation
trip to the States, was returning to
Juneau on the Alameda.
w. H. Frost and Mrs. Frost were
in Juneau from Tee Harbor and
we're at the lynda Hotel.
J. H. NichoaldS, Alaska represent
tative of the Armour Packing Com
pany, returned to Juneau and was
at the lynda.
Bishop j. r. Crimont, who had
spent several months in the east,
was to return on the Alameda.
C. w. Hawkesworth, superintendent
in the First Division of Native Edu-
cation, returned to Juneau on the
Jefferson after an absence of several
weeks.
Weather: Highest 81; lowest so;
cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-15
M O d E R N
ETIQUETTE
By Roberta Lee

@. When a cereal is in biscuit
form, is it all right for one to break
it before pouring cream over it?
A. Yes, but it is hardly neces-
sary, as it will soon soften.
@. Should a woman attempt to
play golf while wearing high-heel
shoes?
A. No. High-heel shoes are not
adapted to the golf course.
@. Would it be all right to send
printed invitations to a reception?
A. This invitation should be en-
graved
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-15
DEPARTMENT OF RED TAPE

The SO men rescued from the Squalus have had
their pay cut. Navy rules provide extra allowance
for men on submarine duty but the General Account
ing office holds that since the have been rescued
they have not been active submarine duty Ctheir
sub having sunk and should be paid the lower rate
The loss will run from SIS to $50 per month for the
enlisted men and 25 percent of the salaries of the
officers
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-15

ture Some voters mentioned more than one method
of treatment and the aggregate vote for each of the
leading mentioned is rest, 43 percent; proper
diet, SO percent fresh air, 26 percent; climate, rs
percent; sanatorium treatment, ID percent. Other
cures suggested by small groups of voters included
sleeping outdoors collapsng the lungs high frequency
current, drinking plenty of milk, and going to the
woods
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-15
6. A. R. VET dies

FRESNO, Cal, Aug. 15.-One of
CALIFORNIA; last veterans of the
Grand Army of the Republic, George
H. Jarvis, is dead. He was 80 years
old. Jarvis was the commander of
the once large Fresno Post of the
GAR. With his death only two
members survive.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-15
HARRY SNYDER IS
DEAD, ANCHORAGE

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Aug. IS
Harry D. Snyder, Alaska Road Com
mission employee, was injured last
week in an auto accident.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-15

The Ohio Division of Conservation is preaching
that the corn borer makes good fishing bait And If
anybody wants to go trout fishing we're the best
bait to use would be the flies and mosquitoes to be
had on our front porch for the asking.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-15
eHapby
Birthday

The Empire extends congratuia-
tions and BEST tcishes tcday, their
birthday anniUers-.,, to thu Tos-
lotUing:
AUGUST IS
Miss Nellie SimpkinS
Arthur l.. Bertholl
May Jernberg
Al j. Holmquist
P. r. Bergman
Barbara RandS
Pauline Hudon
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-15

Crminoogists says that eye prints may become
a surer method of identification than fngerprints
But offhand we'd say that criminal would have
to be awfully nearsighted to go around leaving his
eyeprints at the scene of a crime
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-15

In Sicily it is deemed sacrilegious to eat bread
while wearing hat Worse yet in totalitaran states
it's miraculous to get hold of any.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-15
What Is Your
News |. O.?
By The AP Feature Service

Each question counts 20. A
score Of so is fair, 80, good.
1. This M an said, "Tll be
against him in 1940." Whom did
he mean?
2. U. S. must consult Panama
before taking major steps to de-
fend the canal. True or false?
3. What is the new name Of
Siam?
4. Recent birthdays: Authors
Shaw and Harrington; Musso-
lini and Henry Ford. Can you
give the correct ages of any
two?
5. Why is Francis b. Sayre
going to Manila?
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-15

The Book ALASKA, Revised and
Enlarged, Now On Sale; $l.00.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-15

j. j. Connors and George T. Jack
son, superintendent of the Alaska
Gastineau Mining Company, left on
the Princess Alice for Ketchikan
enroute to Hyder.
Evening star., 1939-03-05
Sykes
Continued From First Page. }

a consistent and loyal supporter OF
the present chairman. Frank r.
McNinch, and, as matter of fact
his name has been repeatedly men,
toned as one of the three who would
form the proposed new commission
II Congress adopted the Wheeler bill
which would reduce the size of the
commission from seven to three
members.
Judge Sykes is a member of the
Commission Committee which is
and has been for the last six
months, engaged in conducting
hearings into alleged monopoly in
the broadcasting industry. This
committee is not expected to COM
plete its investigation by April /,
the date on which Judge Sykes
hopes to be relieved of his duties.
Unless the President promptly
fills the vacancy to be created by
Judge Sykes resignation, and fills it
with an appointee who will follow
the chairman, chaotic conditions
within the commission are expected
to be increased. With one vacancy,
the commission would be faced with
an even division on many matters,
many of which have been carried in
the past by four three decisions.
Blow to Majority.
Judge Sykes departure from the
commission is expected to prove q
serious blow to the majority, guided
by Chairman McNinch, in its ef-
forts to reorganize the commission.
1t was Commissioner Sykes who
wrote the report of the committee
on complaints which was adopted
by the commission last week, and
which caused the latest public up
heaval within the body, when the
minority report of Commissioner T.
A. M. Craven was given such wide
publicity over the majority report.
The report resulted in bringing bit
terneSs between Commissioner Cra-
ven and Chairman McNinch in the
open, when the chairman openly
attacked both Commissioner Cra-
ven and his report.
Commissioner Sykes, however
took no part in the controversy
after his report was adopted. This
report to the commission also was
concurred in by Commissioner
George Henry Payne. Commits
sioner Sykes supported the chair
man in his purge" last summer
when the commission dismissed
Hampson Gary as general counsel
He also supported Mr.. McNinch in
the move which resulted in the abo-
htion OF the press service and the
examiners division. resulting in the
dismissal Of Davis G.. Arnold as
head OF the examiners division and
Evening star., 1939-03-05

communication will permit searching
parties to keep in constant contact
With each other.
Under the revised rules, these low
powered stations may be operated
without q special license II they use
the same frequency - the police
control station.
The new rules, 1t WAS said, will
Affect police radio services In more
than $50 cities and services main
tanned by police forces in about half
the States.
Clarifying changes are made in
the new rules which are expected to
regulate more effectively the use Of
installation In police cars for the
Evening star., 1939-03-05
Weather Cancels
Yankee Clippers
Flights Over D. {.
Trips Scheduled for
Today Are Called Off
As Mist Is Predicted
As Mist Is Predicted

Flights scheduled for today by the
Yankee Clipper have been Cancelled
because Of unfavorable weather re-
ports.
The Clipper will spend the day at
rest on the placid waters of the
Eastern Branch, at the Naval Air
Station In Anacostia. It will be
open to inspection only by those
who hold flight tickets. between the
hours of 10 am. and S pm.
The general public may view the
worlds largest airplane from the
shore, but none will be permitted
aboard without a ticket, Pan-Ameri-
can Airways officials announced.
Twice yesterday, the alton ship
rose from the water to make short
flights over Washington with loads
of between S. and 60 passengers.
Then mist began to settle over the
area and the remaining flights
scheduled during the afternoon
were Cancelled.
Last night weather reports for
today indicated a continuance of
unfavorable flying weather. Of
f1cials announced that-rain or
shine-the plane would not 60 up.
Some 500 kilograms were sent out
last night to flight ticket holders,
notifying them of the cancellation.
The official weather forecast for
today was intermittent rain and
slightly warmer" Rain also was
predicted for tomorrow with colder
temperature during the morning and
much colder" during the afternoon
and night. Fresh south or southwest
winds were expected during the day,
the Weather Bureau said. With an
expected shift from southwest to
northwest, the wind is expected to
come with the falling temperature,
1t was reported. The high tempera-
ture Of 40 degrees was reported at
4 pm. yesterday with the low of So
degrees coming at 6 am. At 10 pm.
last night the thermometer regis
tered 46 degrees.
Hundreds of persons came to the
Naval Air Station yesterday to look
at the giant plane. The banks were
lined as 1t took of on its two flights.
Officers of the air station were pre-
pared to handle even larger crowds.
Six flights were scheduled yester-
day, with possibly even more today.
But instead the ship will be moved
in from the center of the stream
where it was anchored last night-to
the improvised runway which con-
meets 1t to shore.
The Clipper probably will return to
Baltimore tomorrow, If weather con-
ditions are favorable, it was stated.
The ship was christened here Friday
by Mrs. Roosevelt. It will eventually
go into passenger service. flying
across the North Atlantic.
Evening star., 1939-03-05
Sigma NJ Phi Smoker

Oliver Wendell Holmes Chapter
of Sigma Nu Phi Legal Fraternity
held its initial event in the spring
rush season last night, entertaining
with a smoker at the clubhouse,
1755 @ street NV. Arrangements
were under the direction of Willis
E. NOVEL;, newly elected chancellor,
assisted by John L. Beaton, chair
man of the Membership Committee.
Evening star., 1939-03-05
Franco 'bombards'
Madrid Front With
Loudspeaker Units
Appeals to Republicans
To Surrender Without
Further bloodshed

Ey the Associated Press.
BURGOS. Spain, March 4.-Gen-
eralissimo Francisco Franco directed
batteries of loudspeakers against the
Republican lines on the Madrid front
today, appealing to the defenders
Of the capital to surrender without
further bloodshed.
Amplifiers carried the words Of
the nationalist propagandists over
the trenchtops to Republican guards
several hundred yards away.
Surrender! Our troops can walk
into Madrid any time Ell Caudillo
Cthe chief"-Franco) decides," was
one OF the appeals.
Propaganda Sent by Rocket.
The nationalists also rocketed into
the city cardboard cartridges Allied
with propaganda sheets reminding
the republicans that Catalonia had
been liberated"
Nevertheless the Nationalists took
precautions against any surprise
maneuvers. Sentinels at advance
posts in University City, Casa de
Campo, West Park and Carabanchel
were kept on the alert.
They listened intently for any in
dication of digging underground.
Since the siege of Madrid began
November 6, 1896, the conflict about
the capital has been mostly mine
warfare between lines lying close
together.
Occasionally the Nationalist be-
siegers felt out the enemy lines by
turning on salvos Of artillery and
machine-gun fire. Nationalist Of
ficers reported today the only re-
sponse to such salvos was an oc.
casional rife crack.
madrid dispatches said Fer
nando Milla, Communist execu-
tive committeeman, had empha-
sized to provincial party
meeting at Alicante the gravity
Of the situation" The Communist
party, he said, wanted peace on
such terms as will not imper1l
the liberty and independence Of
Spain"
diego Martinez Barrio, presi-
dent Of the Cortes Parlia-
menD and technical successor
to the resigned President, Manuel
Azana, was expected to arrive at
Valencia from France at any
moment" Presumably he was
to join a military conference at
general staff headquarters)
Overtures Reported.
Reports circulated in Burgos that
some elements of Madrid have
made overtures for unconditional
surrender and that only the Com
munist leaders were holding out for
q last-ditch fight.
Preparations were made to move
the Nationalist administrative ofices
from Burgos, the present NATIONAL
ist capital, to Madrid as soon as Ma
tionalist troops have taken posses
sion there.
The Burgos government warned
against an influx of people into this
city, advising the general public
that no rooms were available either
in hotels or private homes. Burgos
is crowded with thousands of tenn
porary residents awaiting Madrid
developments.