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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
End of a Gold Piano
(New York Times)

tNeW York 1nneS1
 When the famous gold piano IS carted from the East Room of the White House to the final silence Of the National Museum many melodious memories will 90 with it, It installed during the Administration of Theodore Roosevelt and has contributed more than
 generation of gayety and music to cheer the Execu- tive Mansion Now it has been replaced by another instrument which, from description, sounds equally gorgeous if not quite so gaudy
 President Roosevelt hopes the new piano will be used by future Executives for the advancement Of music and in this cause it could certainly have had no reassuring sponsorship than that of Josef Hofmann whose delicate fingers woke 1t into har- mony. The decorations it's case depict some of older festival dances Indian ceremonial dance a New England barn dance, Negro cake walk and the Virginia reel. Mir. Roosevelt says the Virginia reel is the favorite of himself and Mrs Roosevelt, which should be one point of agreement with Carter Glass.
 There really never gold standard for pianos the White House It just happened that way. When President Adams first moved in he may have brought along something resembling a harpsichord There doesn't to be history of pianos in the White House but the gold piano had a long day of glory. may have been banged pretty fiercey at times dur ing the Administration of the earlier Roosevelt and doubtless is responded to the strains of "Tpperary and over There" in Woodrow Wilson's day If faint echoes of this music of other days float through the halls of the National Museum at night they will say the gold piano is dreaming again.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
NOTICE OF HEARING ON FINAL ACCOUNT AND REPORT AND
 PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION

Tn the United States Commissioner
 Ex-Officio Probate) Court for the
 Territory of Alaska, Juneau Com
 nlissioner's Precinct.
 In the Matter of the Estate of
 JOHN P. YOUNG, Deceased.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 10th, 1888, JAMES w. McNAUGHTON, as administrator of the estate of JOHN F. YOUNG, de- ceased, made and filed in the above entitled Court at Juneau, Alaska, his Final Account and Report and Petition for Distribution, and that on said day the said Court entered irs order directing that hearing be had upon said Final Account and Report and Petition for Dis tr1hution before it on Saturday, Feb ruary 25 1889. at 10:O0 o'clock AM, at the office of the said United States Commissioner, in the Federal Territorial Building, in Juneau Pre- c7nct, Territory of Alaska, and re- curing all persons to then and there appear and make their ob- JectloTSs. If any, thereto, and to the settlement thereof and to the distri- button of the residue of the assets of this estate direct to Robert Rifkin and Samuel Rifkin of New York City, New York, the minor children of the deceased.
 JAMES w. McNAUGHTON.
 Administrator. First publication, Dec. 21, 1888. Last publication, Jan. II, 1889.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
Horoscobe The stars incline
 but do not compel
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12. 1889

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12. 1889
 Astrologers find this rather an unimportant day in planetary di- rection. It is time to plan future work and take up the loose ends Of business or professional activity.
 Constructive work is well directed, but sabotage may retard certain m- portant building projects in ship yards and airplane factories. Women should be cautious in all business matters under this sway which emphasizes competition with men. The stars appear to forecast difficulties for ambitious girls.
 As reemployment projects arc pushed, envy may retard adjust ments in professional vacations. notably medicine and journalism
 Women will achieve success in laboratories and in research work where patience is an asset. Greatest attainments are indicated in the application of science to the domes- tic arts.
 The evening of this day is auspici- ous for distinguished guests at pub lie banquets or lecture platforms. Speeches should be convincing and effective.
 Spanish war reverberations will reach Congress and will affect South American relations as well as Ital- ian trade agreements, it is foretold.
 Red Cross and other relief organi- zationS, local and international. will face overwhelming demands as the winter advances, astrologers predict. They foresee epidemics, in addition to need of food and shelter, requir- ing large outlays of money. Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of fair ad- vancement for business men and good luck for girls who are en- ployed. Health should be safeguard ed with unusual care.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be slow in making decis- ions, thoughtful and dependable Many of these subjects of Capricorn have literary talent.
 Robert Underwood Johnson, au- thor and editor, was born on this day 1853. Others who have celebrat- ed it as a birthday include Jack London, American writer. 1876: Jo- ham Pestalozzi, Swiss educator 1745.
 Copyright, 193e)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING
 OF CREDITORS

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA, DIVISION NUMBER ONE, AT
 JUNEAU
 In the Matter of Richard 6Dick) Ford. Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy.
 Notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of January, AID. ls3s, the said Richard Dick Ford was duly adjudicated bankrupt and that the first meeting Of his creditors will be held at the office Of the undersigned referee at Number 2ss South Front Street. in the City of Juneau and Territory aforesaid on the 11th day Of February. AID, 1899. at ? o'clock in the afternoon at which time the sald creditors may attend, prove their claims, ap- point a trustee, examine the bank rupt, and transact such other ousi- ness as may properly come before said meeting
 H. B. LeFEVRE,
 Referee in Bankruptcy.
 Dated January 9. 19s9. Publication date. Jan II, 1898
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By ". L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, What did you do that for?" Say, Why did you do that?"
 Often Mispronounced: Wilkes Barre Pa0. Pronounce wilks-b bari, i as in will, a as in at, as in it, ac- cent first syllable.
 Often Misspelled: Flee lto run away). Flea Cinsect.
 Synonyms: Temerity, rashness, impetuosity, incautionsness.
 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: Igneous; resulting from the action of heat within the earth. Pro- nounce the ig as in big, accent first syllable). "A rock has an igneous origin where it has been discharged from volcano"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
M o D E R N ETIQUETTE
By Roberto Leo

Q. When a woman is travelling alone, and is leaving hotel, how should she manage about her lug gage?
 A. Have the luggage all packed and ready. Then 70 down to the cashiers desk, pay your bill, and have bellboy sent upstairs for your luggage.
 Q. Is it ever permissible for one to clear the dinner table by taking two or three dishes at time?
 A. Yes, when a hostess is serv- ing without a maid
 Q. Is it necessary that chaper- on be married woman?
 A. No; any woman of mature years may serve in this capacity.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GENERAL LAND OFFICE
 District Land Office

AncnOrage, Alaska,
 December 29, 1888. Final proof testimony on Hoonah Townsite, Entry 09433, embracing lands included in U. s. Survey No. 2097. has been submitted by Orville E. Shirley, Trustee, of Anchorage, Alaska, and his witnesses, Frank Shotter and Henry Moy, residing at Hoonah, Alaska, and is now in the files of the district land office at Anchorage, and if no protest is filed in the district land office at An chorage during the period of pub lication or thirty days thereafter, said final proof will be accepted and final certificate issued.
 GEORGE A. LINGO,
 Register. First publication, Jan. Il, 1939 Last publication, Feb. 8, 1889.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GENERAL LAND OFICE
 District Land Office

Anchorage, Alaska.
 November IA, 1888. Notice is hereby given that Fred O. Watson, entryman. together with his witnesses. Glen R. B Parker, and Henry R. Johnson, all of Gustavus, Alaska, has made final proof on his homestead. Anchorage O8151, for the SEit NEi4, sec. 13, T. 40 s. R. 58 E. and lots ?. and 3, sec. 18, T. 40 s. R. s E c. R. NJ containing 146. p acres. and 1t is now in the files of the U. s. Land Office, Anchorage, and if no protest is filed in the local land office within the period of pub Hcation or thirty days thereafter, said final proof will be accepted and final certificate issued.
 GEORGE A. LINGO,
 Register. First publication, Dec. IA, 1888. Last publication, Jan. II, 1889.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
Good Lesson, Anyhow
in China
CNew York World- -Telegraml

INtW IOfK WOfId-IelegranI
 Instructor P. M Rickabaugh of the Omaha Tech nca High School had excellent idea He borrowed confiscated slot machine from the Sheriff. took it apart to show his pupils that the jack pot combna on had been doctored that it couldn't possibly pay off and then gave them sugs with which to play the machine.
 Eighty-four pupils tried their luck and not one broke even.
 We should like to add conviction that Mir. Rickabaughs pupils have learned to play slot machines. But everyone knows without looking at the inner works, that these machines are armed bandits deliberately fixed to take in than they pay out. They can't be beaten-but grown men and women as well as children. continue to put money into them.
 Why? We don't know. unless it is that America is full of people like the stranger who warned that he was getting into a crooked poker game. T know it" he said but it's the only game in town.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

l. What is young whale called? 2. What is the famous quotation of Capt. James Lawrence, uttered while lying at the point of death on the U. s. Frigate Chesapeake, in 1913?
 g. How many pieces are used in the game of checkers? 4 Which country uses more silk than any other in the world? 5. Did Daniel Webster compile Webster's Dictionary?
 ANSWERS l. A calf
 3. Don't give up the ship 3. Twenty-four
 4. United States.
 5. No; it was Noah Webster.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11

tons to the Territory airplsnes do so in increasing measure but the mail that in on the boat still brings, postage-free thrill beyond expression, and probably shall continue to do for many years to come
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Commissioner Court for
 Alaska, Division No. 1, at Juneau In the Matter of the Estate of
 JOHN D. NELSON. deceased
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned was on the first day of December, 1888. appointed administrator of the Estate of said John D. Nelson. deceased. All per sons having claims against said Estate are requested to present them, with proper vouchers and affidayits attached. to the undersigned at the office of A. " Fox. Room 3. yaIeu- tine Building, Juneau. Alaska, with in six months from the date of notice.
 December 2f, 1888.
 EDWARD C. CHRISTENSEN.
 Administrator of said Estate. First publication, Dec. 2l. 1888. Last publication, Jan II, ls5s.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
ODD FELLOWS ATTENTION

There will be no meeting of Sil- yer Bow Lodge tomorrow evening
 CLIFF K TISDALE adv Noble Grand.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
LIBRARY CLOSED

By order of the Territorial Health Department the Juneau Public Li- brary will be closed
 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE due to the threatened epidemic.
 adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
OO YEARS AGO
 AO From THE EMPIRE
JANUARY Il. 1919

JANUARY II, 1919
 Deputy United States Marshall J. J. Egan returned to Tenakee on the Estebeth after having spent several days in Juneau on official business.
 Elliott Fremming was in Juneau from Chichagof where he had been living since his return from the Westward where he was surveying during the summer.
 Further development in the Red Cross field of operation had resulted in orders from headquarters, in- strucing Juneau knitters to lay aside their knitting needles as soon as they have knitted up all wound yarn in their possession.
 There was to be new material in the orchestra at the regular jitney dance at the A. B. Hall Carl John son and Mort Matthias, with the as- sistance of Miss Helen Hendrickson were in charge of the floor.
 The Kashevaroffs entertained the following young people with party: Venetia Pugh, Irene Nelson, Lucia Smith, Anita Garnick, Edward Pel- tret, Everett Novel;, Howard Case, James McNaughton and Bertrand Caro. Following the dinner party the guests were taken to the movie by Misses Mary and Nadia Kashevar- off, Miss Sybil Campbell and Miss Dorothy Troy
 A letter was received by Mrs. C. A. Peterson from the commanding of- ficer at Camp Joseph E. Johnston, relative to the discharge of her boy from the service, who was in Jack sonville, Fla.
 Weather: highest 46: lowest 41; cloudy.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-25

other persons were asleep in the
house when the fire started, and that
bad feeling existed between Smith
and Jones.
However, he said, no evidence was
presented that proved Jones' guilt Sin
any reasonable view.
Taking the strongest view of the
evidence adverse to the defendant, i,
leaves the mind in a state of doubt
and uncertainty as to his guilt
Schenck continued. 9" The origin
OF the fire may have been other than
set by the defendant"
Caper was convicted in Robesor
county last January of Staying J. c.
Mcneil. He contended the killing
was not premediated and that SUI
perior Court J. j. Burney erred in
his refusal to set aside the verdict.
Dave Burney was convicted last
September in Jones county of killing
Mordie insye. The opinion was by
Associate Justice Heriot GARRISON.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-25
Tar Heel Is Called
Hero Of Tragedy
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orally credited today with the he
role "super-human act' which prob
ably saved the lives of 33 men in
the submarine Squalus.
Maness was said to have been the
man who damned shut the door
which cut off the flooded sections
OF the craft from the compartments
in which the survivors lived for
more than 80 hours. One of the
survivors reported that the clos
ing of the door against the force of
the water took "super strength"
Maness was brought up in the es-
cape bells second trip to the sur
face. Two other Carolinians were
aboard the Squalls when it made
its Inflated dive.
A. c. Bryson, machinist's mate
from Greenville, S. c., was among
those brought to safety on the es-
cape BELLS third ascent
Listed among the dead was First
Class Torpedoman Robert Gibbs, of
Lexington, S. c., whose wife learn
ed in Washington yesterday of her
husbands death
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-25
Cotton Shows
Further Gains

New York, May 25.-(AP)-Cot-
ten futures opened three to five
points higher under trade buying,
Liverpool and New Orleans covering.
Offerings came from Bombay, hedge
selling and liquidation. The mid
morning market was ahead eight to
ten points.
Futures maintained advances. July
gave way few points under profit
taking, and was six higher at 1893
around midday.
Futures closed three to eleven
points higher; spot nominal; mid
ding, 9.83.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-25
Stocks Halt
After Rally

New York, May 25.-(AP)-After
hitting a fast rallying pace at the
opening of todays market, sufficient
profit taking opposition appeared to
chop down prices substantially at the
close. AT the best, gains ran up two
or more points, but final plus marks
generally were in small fractions and
numerous issues finished unchanged
to down a shade. Transfers approx
mated 900 900 shares.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-25
Two Death Sentences Are
Upheld, Third Is Reversed

Raleigh, May 25.-(AP) - Death
sentences Of two men convicted of
FIRST decree murder were upheld by
tine state Supreme Court yesterday,
but the conviction of a man SEN
fenced to death for first degree arson
was reversed.
Alfred Caper and Dave Burney.
who lost the murder appeals, will
be asphyXiated June unless Gov
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-25
ernor Hoey interNenes

ernor Hoey intervenes.
The defendent in the arson case
was Cleveland Jones of Hoke coun-
W, who was convicted last Januarv
Oh setting fire to dwelling owned
by Quincy Smith, also Of Hoke
Associate Justice Michael Schenck,
VINO wrote the courts opinion, said
that evidence introduced at Jones'
trial showed that Smith and several
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-25
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Business Is Desired
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picked per acre, respectively, by
states, as follows:
North Carolina, $4,000; 800; 416;
PIG.
South Carolina, $4,000; $40; 1872;
249.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-05-25


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American lob B ..... 81 "a
Anaconda -. ....... "a SD
Atlantic Coast Line 18 IL
Atlantic Refining 49,. 20 3-8
Bendix Aviation ). ...... "a
Bethlehem Steel -. ...... Sc 7-8
Chrysler -. :. ....... SO 3-8
Columbia Gas & Elec ... 6 1-8
Commercial Solvents ...... 10 7-8
Continental Oil co .......... "a
CurtlSS Wright ;. .......... 7-8
Dupont -. =. ...... ...... 145 1-2
Electric Power & Light -. 8
General Electric ... 35 So
General Motors .......... A "a
I.iggett & Myers B ..... 1O2 1-2
Montgomery Ward & Co -. SO 1-8
reynolds lob B .......... 81 IA
Southern Railway ......... Is IA
Y S Steel -. -. ....,.. Al 7-8
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-04-12
CHRIST FORGOTTEN AS
NATIONS WAR

Editor. The Times: In this day
of pseudo-occultism and psychic
phenomena. we hear people talk
ing glibly of the Masters of Wis
dom. And when the big guns roar
and planes drop bombs on help
less thousands in many lands,
the lords of earth strut their
idea of the Masters of Power by
building more powerful dread
naughts and by parleying one
with another as TO the correct
proportion of man-killing ma
chinery and poison gas that each
nation is entitled TO under their
various war systematizing trea-
ties
But through the fog of all this
there emerges at the Easter time
a glimpse at least OF one OF the
Masters of Compassion. Jesus the
carpenter of Nazareth. who at
tanned unto the measure Of the
stature of the fullness of Christ.
The reason that the people of the
world are in state Of war,
intrigue, hate and poverty in the
midst of plenty is because they
have forgotten the Christ.
Mr.. L. W. Rogers. who is at
the Theosophicsl hall. 223 So.
Tacoma ave. each Wednesday
and Thursday for the next six
weeks in series OF lectures on
occultism. opened his lecture
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-04-12
America 5 Task In
"A World Gone Mad

ETHIOPIA
One after another in the past few years small inde-
pent been gobbed by the three aggressor
nations of the world
Where will il all end?
Will Poland Hungary and Rumania disappear down the
German nav? Are Yugoslavia and Bulgaria slated as
Mussolins next territorial banquet? Will Japan finally
succeed in swallowng-and digesting-al OF CHINA; and
then take on the Philippines for desert?
That seems to be the aggressors menu--uness the
smaller nations and the powers of Britain
France and Russia join forces and tohedeath
against the aggressors.
Just what's going to happen in this world gone mad
during the next few weeks or months no one knows
Maybe strong combination against the aggressors VIII
ward off soaring the aggressors by their strength
Maybe it's too atemaybe the Juggernaut OF war started
the aggressors is rolling too fast to be stopped even
If they wanted to.
Important history is being made in the world today.
Not only the worlds map being changed read of
daily-even acknowledgements in The Times but the
whole future of the world the fate of great nations the fu
ture of civilization itself perhaps is being decided
And what of America!
Watching the European Kaleidoscope, waxing indignant
over the conquest small nations, sympahizng with the
courageous Abanans fighting keep their independence
shall we let our natural sympathes involve us IN the
European mess?
Shall we again get ourselves so entanged Europes af
fairs that finally spend billions and
send youth to make the world safe for democracy"
We think not.
sympahize may with the plight of the smaller
tons and the fight of the democraces against rampant
fascs much to civilization and to America to
let ourselves be drawn into the conflict.
We don't need to the Atlantic to fight for de-
mocracy and the independence of small nations We have
plenty to do both counts right here home in the two
Americas.
We combat the nroads of fascism in the western
hemisphere fight if need be protect Latin American
countries from aggression and bend all energies the
aimporant task of making democracy work right here
in America
If do those things, will be performing far
greater service to civilization and the world than could
IL Lx,h ovaA in
We can modern civilization in the Americas
though it collapses in European Amageddon. We
democacys soundnes here keeping alive the sacred
fire of liberty example, challenge and hope to
Europes faltering peoples.
That is Americas task And it will call for all of
energy, strength and if to fulfill it.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-04-12
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ganda assumes novel forms and
unusual dramatic force.
Renewed trouble in Spain I'M
der various Inspirations is
propheised. Repercussions Of the
war will be heard around the
world.
Japan comes under con-
figurstion of sinister portent
The grave economic conditions
OF its citizens viii affect Chinese
aggression.
There is a sign Of warning 10
city jewellers 10 guard against
effects of monoxide gas from
congested automobile traffic.
Persons whose birth date II is
have the sugury of q year Of
steady progress in business or
professional careers. Women
will benefit through good in
yestments.
Children born on this day
probably will be mentally active
and extremely talented. Many
subjects Of this sign succeed in
politics. Literary talent is com
mon among the subjects Of
Aries.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-04-12

Editor, The Times: I am as
Stunning that Prosecutor Thor
Tollefson has been correctly re-
ported as saying recently that
he will not tolerate automatic
payroll pin ball machines. So
far, so good. But this most
naturally leads to the question
why this distinction between au-
tomato gambling machines and
those that pay off in some other
manner? AS matter of fact it
is seldom that these gambling
devices. automatic or otherwise.
pay off; they are constructed so
that they most generally always
pay in.
A gambling machine is a
gambling machine whether it be
a slot, a pin ball or the punch
boards that are now found on
so many counters in the city and
county.
The question is by what law is
II given 10 the prosecutor 10 toll
crate or not to tolerate. Is 1t not
his duty TO enforce the laws i'm
partially? Is it the province Of
his office TO dispense favors by
permitting some TO gamble and
TO forbid others? Is il by the
Kings grace that one may gam
Bile or may not gamble? And
what is this system Of liberation
that permits panguingui and
other gambling games to run so
openly in Tacoma and other
places in the county? Panguin-
gui is a swifter game than stud
poker.
So long as the prosecutor took
the position that il WAS the duty
OF the sheriff and the commits
sioner of public safety 10 enforce
the gambling laws. have re-
Trained from criticiSing the wide
open conditions that now exist,
but when ne says he will not
tolerate. then this inquiry Is per-
tinent
HARRY n. JOHNSTON.