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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
EVERY RAID A LESSON

Most Americans probably read the news with interest but few of them read it with the absorption and concern of American naval officers These men the top-ranking ones in particular-are primarily responsible along with Congress, for passing Americas defense on the battleshp.
 To be sure we have cruisers and destroyers, and very large submarine fleet well as naval and army flying services Also we have an army which you would not want to meet in dark alley at night But our first line of defense is and must remain for long time to come fleet of giant battleships-l5 of them, and more to come.
 These ships are big, heavily armored and heavily armed They are not fast They designed, not from bravado but from sound reasoning to stand and fight, not away. Another power with diff ferent geographic position and less bravery might build fast fleet with light to elude pursuers.
 We are committed to the battleship, which costs from $500OOOOO to $7500OOOO to build. (One of them costs that much) If it is not the strong backbone of defense for an insuar power, as our admirals and Presidents and legislators have believed for years we may be the victims of a costly error.
 The present war at sea indicates that mere super iority of naval tonnage is not always criterion of naval invunerability The sinking of the Royal Oak by a submarine that crept into Scapa Flow was a shock to naval experts everywhere.
 Previous to the sinking of the Courageous and the Royal Oak submarines were thought of a weapon for proving upon merchant shipping. During the World War submarines for all their terror, were of little use against warshps Now British aircraft carrier and battleshp have been sent to the bottom with great loss of life by submarines which rela lively cheap to construct and which Germany built very rapidly during the World War.
 The Allied strength at outstrips the German power-on paper-by to | Yet 97 Allied and AT neutral ships with total of nearly 000 tons have been sunk
 Moreover the striking power of the air arm against warshps appears to be potent than experts be- Neved The British who long held the theory that airpanes can't damage large warships reported great success from their attack the German naval con- centration at Cuxhaven. The German air raids on Scotland indicate German faith in revenging the damage by the same means
 Since the World War military analysts have held that the development of defensive weapons (such as the machine gum had reversed the old advantages of the offensive. That seems to be still true on the Western Front and there evidence to support it in the Spanish and Chinese wars, but it was not true in Poland Moreover, the theory seems to pertain to
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28

land warfare only. It is not applicable to at or in the air.
 When submarines sink battleships it is time for look our defenses with the utmost seriousness We agree with President Roosevelt that catchwords not adequate defense program. But if two ships for one" "a navy in each ocean is not the proper way to present a defense plan then our War and Navy Departments should draw up plan and the American people will support it whether it costs four billion five billion-or more.
 Navies cannot be built in a day It takes several years to construct modern batleship An adequately defended nation therefore is one which plans long time ahead and possesses strong fleet in blue water not just the blueprnts-when it needs it. This is the policy of the President This is why he contempates asking for increase in the navy the additions obtained in 1888.
 Events have changed the outlook The in Europe comes as a warning to America. The revela- ton comes as shock that the present fleet cannot possibly patrol on common routine police duty the 30o-mle neutral area set up around the Americas at the Panama conference For purposes of defense, therefore the navy is not large enough.
 Military experts generally agree that if Britain and France win the against Germany the primary factor in their favor will be the British Navy That itself speaks volumes the power of adequate naval forces Britain's shores and Brtain's shipping are protected by her navy and her navy alone
 The United States should draw lesson from this. If we are to remain great power if political, straegical and commercial influence in this hems- phere is to remain unshaken must possess the power to keep it
 Does the airplane threaten the supremacy of the battleship with it's heavy plates, slow mobility, and it's ffteen-inch guns? Zeaots for the plane have said so for years but few saltwater navy have believed them Neither have British Admiralty of ficals
 Nothing in the thus far has given the Admirals to be especially apprehensve But Germany has not yet tried her air strength fully against British capital ships Even if batteships prove vulnerable to bonbers, however contrary to expectation it will not follow automatically that we are in trouble here. Until the range of aircraft is immensely increased our ships of the line will not be so exposed to air attack as Britans
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
Farewell Party
 Last Night Fetes
 William KimbaII

A farewell dinner, followed by an informal evening, was given in honor of MT. William Kimball last night by MT. and Mrs. Ray G. Day at their home on West Seventh Street.
 MT. Kimball has been visiting with his son. Orrin Kimball, for the past several months in this city and on Thursday will leave for Ketchikan to spend Christmas with another son, William Kimball, for merly of Juneau. After the holi- days he will continue to Seattle to spend the winter months.
 Guests asked for the affair last evening included MT. and Mrs. Hugh J. Wade, MT. and Mrs. Wal ter P colt, MT. and Mrs. Ernest Parsons, MT. and Mrs. Hollis Trip lette, MT. and Mrs. c. Robert White, MT and Mrs. w. c. Overby, MT. and Mrs. Robert Duckworth, Mrs. Guy McNaughton, Miss Betty Cameron, John Smith, James Me Naugton, Leroy Vestal, Bob Kim ball, Orrin Kimball and Kenneth | Sundquist.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
The Enemy Within
(New York Times)

(NeW York Times)
 Despite the curtain drawn around the protector ate" patriotic demonstrations in Bohemia -Moravia break into the news with significantly increasing ire quency The student riots this week the sequel of the suppressed celebration of the Czech Independence Day on October 28 They inspired by the death of one of the students arrested that occasion, and were so well organized that group of demonstrators in one part of town was no dispersed than an other group sprang to life somewhere else For the first time the Elite Guard called to charge the crowd
 The persistence of these demonstrations under lined by the necessity of employing greater force each time to quel them, signifies than the growing reesness of the Czechs under the rule of their querors This is to be expected Moscow rails at the obduracy" of the Films in clinging to their ndepen- dence and no one who knows the Czechs can doubt that their national spirit has the stubborn and granite quality. Their subjugation has naturally in- tensfied this spirit but the multiplying evidences Of open defiance mean either that Czech rebellion is strengthening and hardening that German author ity is weakening.
 This is one effect of the war that cannot be over looked by those who believe that the Greater Reich has incorporated within itself the seeds of destruction The only forces that surely destroy Hterism are internal forces and sign after another indicates that the inner frontiers in Germany as hard to patrol and defend as the Westwall and the North Sea In the end it may prove that Austria, Poland and Czechoslovakia constitute that second front which Hitler made his great sacrifice to Moscow tc avoid In the end there may be inscribed over his victories the profound epigram written of Napoleon by one of his generals; When all had succeeded al lost"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN {: That Melville Leath, administrator of the estate of Rita McCaul, de- ceased, has filed his final account of his administration of said eS- tate, and his petition for distribu- tion of the residue thereof, in the United States Commissioner Court for Juneau Precinct, at Juneau, AL aska; that 10 o'clock A. M. on Janu- ary 10, 1940, has been fixed as the time and said Commissioners Court the place for hearing same; and that all persons interested therein are hereby notified to appear at said time and place and file their objec- tions, if any, to said final account and petition for settlement and dis tribution thereof.
 Dated: Juneau, Alaska, Noyem- Der ', 1889.
 MELVILLE HEATH,
 Administrator. HOWARD D. sTABLER, Shattuck Building,
 Juneau, Alaska,
 Attorney for Administrator. Publication dates, Nov. 7-14-21- -28. 1889. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
M o D E R N ETIQUETTE
 By Roberta Lee
By Roberta Lee

@. Is it a sign of good breeding when a person has studied and artificial manner of speaking?
 A. Not in the least. This manner is easily detected by those wi h whom the person is conversing, who know that it is affectation. It has been said, We are never so ridicu- lous from the habits we have than from those we affect, to have"
 o. When a man is dining with a girl in a restaurant and another man stops at the table to chat for a minute, what should the girls escort do?
 A. He should rise and remain standing until the other man leaves.
 Q. Is it improper for two girls and their escorts to go on an all- day motor trip without chaperon?
 A. This is all right provided they do not stay away overnight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
 The stars incline
 but do not compel
WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 29

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29
 Benefic aspects dominate today. In the early morning those who have dictatorial powers are under the most stimulating influences. This sway is fortunate, also, for ex- ecutives, especially army and naval officers.
 Heart and Home This is an un- favorable configuration for love af- fairs. Young folk may be impulsive and unstable. Girls will do well to attend strictly to their usual tasks especially if they are students. The stars encourage gossip and the dis cussion of unpleasant subjects which the wise will avoid. This is time for all members of the family to pre- pare for economic independence and for trained public service.
 Business Affairs: There is prom | ise of success through business pro- iects launched today. The winter will be a time to save up money for the spring. Financial problems will bring lew uncertainties to American statesmen. Lending money on a large scale to a friendly nation is forecast as is the danger of manipu- Flat in international banking. New inventions will benefit Americans. Political Issues: Guessing contests appear to be general this month and next whenever the national election is mentioned. Democrats and Re- publicanS will waste much effort in trying to reconcile inner party fac tions. New developments will sur prise old-time partisans.
 International Affairs: The United States will assume new role in the world crisis and there will be diplo- matic conferences with surprising results. An American ambassador is to gain fame.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of more than average good luck, but there may be a costly inclination toward self-in- dulgence. New acquaintances should be accepted with caution.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be ambitious and sensitive and tend to see the faults of others.
 Copyright, 1939)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
DAILY LESSONS
 IN ENGLISH
By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, "The program was broadcasted from Chicago Say, "The program was broadcast from Chicago
 Often Mispronomced: Process. Webster and Standard prefer 0 as in of.
 Often Misspelled: Stair Ca flight of steps). Stare (to gaze fixedly).
 Synonyms: Ordinance, order, de- cree, enactment, law.
 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 : Adversity; a condition of hardship. destitution, or affliction; misfortune "As diversity leads us to think prop erly of our state, it is most beneiic- ial to us" Johnson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
TWO SCORE OF BALL PLAYERS
 SIGN TO PLAY
Basketball Loop Is 10 Gef Under Way Soon After
 First of Year

Forty players are signed up for the local basketball circuit and probably a dozen or more will add their names to the register in the next few days at The Empire.
 League President Jack Fowler announced today that a practice schedule will begin next Monday evening in the High School gym with Bremen and Moose teams practicing from seven until eight thirty. On December 5, Elks and Jennings will have the gym from 7::30 until g, and on December II Krause and Bremen will practice from ' until 8:30.
 The gym will be closed during Christmas vacation and immediate ly after the first of the year, league play will be started.
 Signed up to play, to date, are the following players:
 Ernest Stewart, Guy Schubert I1oliJ LuOaS, o1, DoAi AioiA, oOS Guy, Lewis Taylor, Frank Hennesy Jerry Hawkins, Oscar Knight, Johr Skok, Leo Chapados, Fred Lorz Norman Keith, Bob Hamilton, Dale Hansen, Ken Sundquist, Joe Camp. bell, Art Hautala, Jay Young, Flu. gene King, Richard King. Glenn Heatherly, Wesley Jones, Evar Wruck, Roy Banta, Martin Bloxham Paul Chapados, Bill Parkinson, Jin Gillian, Lynn Pope, Monte Lam bert, Earl Barcus, Grant Ritter Clifton H. Taber, Doc" Hoffman Fred Beck, Bob Woods. Joe Bird Max Lewis and Ed Lawson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
OO YEARS AGO
 AO From THE EMPIRE
NOVEMBER 2s, 1919

NOVEMBER 28, 1919
 c. R. Arundel, trustee for the townside of Wrangell, and George A. Parks, Chief of the Field Di- vision of the United States Gen eral Land Office, left on the Ad- miral Evans for Wrangell where the trusteeship was to be closed up.
 w. D. Gross, proprietor of the Coliseum Theatre, was an out going passenger on the City of Seattle for medical treatment in Seattle.
 There was a jolly family reunion for Thanksgiving turkey at the Carovilla on the Salmon Creek road. Those present were MT. and Mrs. John T. Spickett, MT. and Mrs. George Burlord, MT and Mrs. William Burford, Jack Burford, Grandma Jane Clark and MT. and Mrs. J. B. Caro.
 J. G. Unternahler, heretofore with the United States naval ra- dio station at Sitka, had succeed ed R. Collins of the. Juneau sta- ton. MT. Collins was to leave for Seattle to be discharged from the service.
 F. D. Labbe, Marshall Wells Al aska representative, left for Ket- chikan on the Jefferson. From there he was to go to Portland. He was expected back in Juneau in Feb ruary.
 Mir. and Mrs. Alfred Michaelson and son were to leave for Seattle on the City of Seattle.
 F. Wolland, a prominent mer- chant tailor of Juneau, was a round-trip passenger on the Jef- ferson to Skagway on business trip.
 c. H. Flory of Ketchikan was registered at the Gastineau.
 Weather: highest 30, lowest 30, cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
NOTICE TO CREDITORS


 In the Commissioner Court for the Territory of Alaska, Division Num- Der One. Before FELIX GRAY, Commissioner and ex-officio Pro- bate Judge, Juneau Precinct. In the Matter of the Last Will and Testament of CHARLES ED- WARD KIRKLAND, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned was, on the 27th day of November, 1889, duly ap- pointed executrix of the Last Will and Testament and of the estate of Charles Edward Harland, deceased All persons having claims against the estate of said deceased are re- quired to present the same. with proper vouchers attached, to the undersigned at Juneau, Alaska, within six (6) months from the date of this notice
 DOROTHEA PURSELL KIRKLAND EXecutrix of the Estate of Charles Harland, deceased.
 First publication, Nov. 28, 1939. Last publication, Dec. l9, 1889.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

l. What two men defeated each ether for the Presidency of the U. s.? 2. What animals skeleton is com monly made use of in the bathtub? 3. What is Americas national gem?
 4. What is anarchy? 5. In what art museum is the largest collection of paintings in the world?
 ANSWERS l. In 1888 Benjamin Harrison de- feated Grover Cleveland, and in 1892 Cleveland defeated Harrison. 2. Sponge.
 3. Tourmaline.
 4. The absence of government. 5. The Louvre, in Paris.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
eHbpy
 Birthday

Tbe Empire extends congratuio- lions and best pishes t>-iay, then birthday anniUers--- 10 thf ros- loDing;
 NOVEMBER 28
 Sante Degan
 Oscar JenSon Frank G. Campbell
 David Nichols
 Grace Berg
 Dan Stanworth
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
HONEYMOON IN AIR

Miss Betty Ost and Allan G. Doyle were recently married at Council, and after the ceremony few to Nome, then to Fairbanks on their honeymoon. The couple will be at home in Council after December l.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28

We see where health magazine cautions against too many baths during the winter. That scrambng noise you hear is the youth of America rushing to the newsstands for a copy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28

One of the best reassurances we've seen lately is the report that economist expresses doubt as to the future course of business.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28

Canadian farmer escapes injury in crossing acci- dent and immediately gets married. That's what's known in gambling circles crowding ones luck.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
BUCHER IN HOSPITAL

Al Bucher was admitted to St. Ann's Hospital this morning and is receiving medical attention,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28

The Book ALASKA, Revised and Enlarged Now On Sale: SLIGO.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28

PUBLIC CARD PARTY By Junior Trinity Guild in Trinity Hall Wednesday. Nov 29, at 8 pm Refreshments. Admission soc. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28

Here is Dr. Ernest Lawrence, youthful professor at the Univer- sity of California and recently an- nounced Nobel physics winner, with his cyclotron, or "atom ymasher." It was his work in discovering and developing the atom smasher" that gained for pr. Lawrence the award which generally aggregates $4O,OO0.
Evening star., 1939-09-14

schools: opposed Senator Wagner's,
Democrat, Of New York, national
health bill unless cooperation of
governmental with private agencies
be adequately and clearly provided
for; rededicated the council to the
principles of social justice as out
lined in the encyclicals; and pledged
support to the Committee for Cath
olic Refugees from Germany, which
Is attempting to find homes for
Catholics driven from Germany,
Austria and Czecho-Slovakia.
Another resolution called upon
State and Federal governmental
agencies to protect the helpless
poor against those who would de-
base them morally by taking ad-
vantage of their economic destitu-
ton for that purpose" The reso-
luton charges this was being done
'by encouraging poor families to
use contraceptive devices and resort
to sexual immoralities.
The council elected three new
members to its Board of Directors:
Evening star., 1939-09-14

ton Of prayer "that while war lasts,
every effort be made to minimize
its horrors; and that when fighting
shall have ceased, a just pesce may
be established in which disputes
shall be resolved by Christian ne
gotiation and accord"
Mrs. j. w. McCollum Of Gaines
vile, Fla, was elected president OF
the National Council. Other officers
included Miss M. Pauline Casey,
Scranton, Penn, first vice president
and Mrs. j. E. Sranchere, Mem
phis, Tenn, secretary.
Tomorrow the Board of Directors
will select the convention city for
1910, and delegates will attend a
reception in the San Francisco
building of Treasure Island. For
NAL convention sessions ended yes
terday.
Other adopted resolutions con-
dennned all racism; went on record
against the women's equal rights
amendment; urged that public funds
be used in the support of Catholic
Evening star., 1939-09-14

Mrs. Michael Keroe, Rochester, N.
Y; Mrs. William Connolly, Detroit,
and Mrs. Arthur Fournie, Believille,
Ill. Reelected to the board were
Mrs. r. J. Sweeney of Dubuque,
Iowa; Mrs. j. w. McCollum, Gaines
vile, Fla, and Mrs. John Bell Hood,
Jonestown, Miss. The 13 other places
on the board were not voted upon.
Evening star., 1939-09-14
Sues for Divorce

ROCKVILLE, Md, Sept. IA (Spe-
ciaD Charging that he was de-
serted March 2, 1898, Jerome Med.
Garland of Chevy Chase has filed
suit in the Circuit Court here for q
limited divorce from Mrs. Ruth
Blake Garland of Tangier, Morocco
According to the petition. the couple
was married in July, 1885, and have
no children.
Evening star., 1939-09-14
Catholic Women
Pray for Short War;;
Elect Officers
Resolutions Condemn
'Rocism,' Oppose Equal
Riqhts Amendment
ny the Associated Press

~ the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. IA
prayer that "the madness of kill
ing between nation and nation may
be mercifully shortened" was voiced
by delegates to the National Coun-
Gil of Catholic Women.
The delegates adopted a resolu-
Evening star., 1939-09-14

Imported Chino Luncheon Services
22-piees Service for 4, in Brown pot
tern --------------$8.o5
22-piees Service for 4, in Vegetable
Imported Tsoeups and soueer, reou-
lorIy soc --29e
6-pieee Hond- painted Bowl Sets, reeu-
IorIy $3.95 $2.95
Pyrex casssroIss with chrome frome.
Regularly S4.25 - $z.e5
Imported Cory Sets. rosebud decoro-
ton in red and blue Regularly 81, s5e
Imported Cookie Jars, rosebud deco
rotion in red or blue. Regularly
SI.Z5 --- ~---95e
l5-pisee Imported conister Set. in red
or blue. Regularly $6.o5 - $3.50
16-pieee Imported Cenister Sets in
choice Of eoIors. Regularly $8o5 $3.50
Imported Teoeups, Soueen and Tea
Plates. Lafayette pottern.
Cups and Souesrs s------25e
Tea Plates es--15e
CoiorfuI Move Flower Pottery Service
for Four. 22-pieee set---$ $S.95
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2o-pises Starter Ssries for Four, in
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pattern DX-24 $z.15
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pattern M-46O S4.z5
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pattern DX-ll2 --$l0
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To the last-practice safety first.
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6i-pieee Dinner Service for 8, in Susie
Cooper Green pottern- $3.50
e1-pieee Dinner Service for 8, in Ash
ley pottern --------------$15
35-pieee Brsokfest Service for s, in
0roy Down pottern
5o-pieee Dinner Service for 8, in col
orful Dell potten n---$l6.9S
Chelsea Bird English Eorthenwere.
Service plotes. square soIod plates, cup
and soucers. Each --65e
Imported Chino Fruit Sets. Two footed
compotes and 8 serving plates. 10
piece set t--------------------S5
Kitchen Ware Reduced "a Price
Mixing Bowl and Spoon Sets, regularly
9l --------------- oOe
Coke Plate and Server Sets, regularly
Pie Plete and Server Sets, reoulorIy
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Casserole and Server Sets, reouIorIy
Teapots. regularly $l----5oe
selad Bowl. Fork and Spoon Sets, reg
ulory Sl.5O--
Casserole, Cover and Plate Sets, reg
ulory $3.50 -----75e
Casserole and Cover Sets, reouIorly
81 Soc
WhistIins Kettles. reeuIorly 81 81
coIorful Mixing Bowl Sets. 4 Bowls,
ranging from 5 to 8-ineh in size - 85e
Weffls Sets in Rosebud potter. Bot
ter pitcher, syrup pitcher, both with
tops and serving plates s----$i.ls
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lO" IL" r AND u STREETS PHONE District $500

400 yards in beautifully blended
stripes-olso salmon pink sPeckIed
with red. Smart for late Summer
sports frocks and first-of- -the-seo-
son Fall houseooots. 36 inches
wide.
DRESS FABRICS, SECOND FLOOR.
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Lovely Dinnerware, Earthenware

-repensh your breakfast dinner and luncheon e+syour gay
kitchen ware-seect from the array Of lovely od pieces
now at important savings.
Evening star., 1939-09-14

400 yords-of handsome 54-inch
moterioIs-with q color choice,
among the seasons smortest-
black, navy, wine, beige, groy, rust.
DRESS FABRICS SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-09-14

300 yards plain and noveIty-weove
royons and royon-ond-siIks in
new Fall colors and black. Impor-
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street frocks. 80 inches wide.
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