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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-15

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posers of another century, whose
popularity was universal in France,
especially, and in Europe, but whose
music has been neglected in favor
of that of his contemporaries, Haydn,
Mozart and for few years Handel.
Chevalier de st. Georges possessed
four diverse talents in each of which
he was highly proficient. He was a
composer violinist, dancer and
a fencer. In addition he was skill
full actor and writer of plays. Most
artists have time only for the de-
velopment of one talent, but this
unusual man brought all of his gifts
to as perfect state of proficiency
as lay within his power. This odd
combination of artistic ability has
been the possession of but few men.
What makes his versatility the
more remarkable is the fact that
he came from a part of the world
which must have seemed far away
when he was born in l745-Basse-
Terre, Gaudeloupe. His mother was
colored woman of this town and
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general by the name of De Boulogne.
On that Christmas Day in the mid
die of the 18th century when he
first saw the light of day a fine
French vessel rode at anchor in the
harbor. It's appearance must have
been an impressive sight to the
natives, but, whatever the reason,
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the ship and bestowed upon the
infant.
Talent Recognized.
His father was a man of some
means for, recognizing the extent
of his sons talent, he soon brought
him to France to be educated
Evidently more attention was paid
to the fencing than to anything
else in the beginning, but when his
musical leaning became apparent
he was Immediately given instruc-
zion. He studied violin with Jean
Marie Clair and composition with
Francois GoSSec. He was soon play
ing in concert, his first appearance
featuring two violin concertos of
his own composing which won him
immediate recognition as COM
poser.
His next venture in composition
made him a place in history and was
responsible for his name on Thurs
days program. When % years old
he wrote six string quartets and
thereby joined the ranks of the
first French composers of quartet
music.
Left considerable income at his
fathers death he was able to
frequent the best society in the
French capital. He was known as
the most expert fencer in France,
was considered the most brilliant
violinist of the time, was the d.
rector of the Duchess of Orleans
theater and there produced his COM
edies with music and his concertos,
quartets and trios were acclaimed
by the musical world.
Idol of France.
A close friend of the Duke of Or
leans, he was given charge of the
Dukes hunting establishment with
a military title. With all his artistic
gifts he had kindly and striking
personality which soon made him
the idol of France. In the circles
in which he moved it was enevitable
that he should become involved in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-15
Marine Band Music

Due to Christmas and New Year
Day falling on Wednesday, the con-
cert OF the United States Symphony
Orchestra to be presented this We'd
nesday at BIS o'clock will be the
last orchestral concert of 1910, the
next concert being scheduled for
January 8.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-15
Symphony Presents Two
Concerts After a Tour
Szigeti, Great Violinist, to
Be Soloist With Orchestra
On Wednesdays Program

After 3day which carried through New England
National
Kinder Wash
Constitution Hall this
disbanding Christmas vacation.
which
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-15
Music Offered in Honor
OF Slavery Amendment
Whittall Foundation Also to
Paw Tribute to Stradivari as
Maker of Instruments

Invitations will be this week by the librarian of Congress and
the Gertrude Clarke Whtta Foundation festival of
the 18th proclamation Thirteenth
Constitution abolished
slavery the United States The Congress provided
neither should
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-15
Negro Race Represented
In Notable Program Here
Compositions to Be Heard
In Group Presented With
Budapest Quartet Skill
Bv Alice EverSman.

The program to be played by the Budapest String Quartet Thurs
day night the Library will consist by
Chevaler de ST. Georges CodgeTayo Clarinet Quintet with
a
opportunity something gifted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-15

Mrs. Floyd Williams gave a re-
cital at her residence yesterday, as
sisted by Nine. Margaret Zilliacuo,
soprano, from Finland, and Elsa
Raner, v1olinist.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-03
Dancing Jake Says He Can
 Still "5wing''

"Two-Step" Jake Hirsch, movie actor or-sourdough from Tenakee h. let, going on "88 or 89," came tc town today to rest up' on doc tors orders for a few weeks.
 Jake, whose peregrinations through the Klondike are some thing to marvel at, says he car still swing a hefty squaw to the hottest tune" and he still has a kick in the old legs"
 A few days ago, Jake left the Pioneers Home for the umpteentt time to return to his prospect hole but the doctor tells him he has been overworking and should take it easy for a month.
 So Jake is matching up new plan to go to Reno soon and round up Klondike Kate and a few of the others" to put on an Alaskan show.
 Its simple" Jake says. We open the first scene with prospec- tors washing gold like they did in the Klondike days and then we'll have a few girls in the thing. too, with a few clothes hung on 'em and lotsa leg"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-03
SAYS SHE DID NOT MEAN HER
 LOVE LETTERS
Woman in Case Involving Alaska Gamer Is
 on Stand

SEATTLE, April 3. - Deposition from Mrs. Betty Bevans, 40, Med- ford, Oregon, hotel tobacco counter clerk read in Superior Court today, said the terms of affection in let ters she wrote to canneryman E. B. Hanley were not meant seriously.
 The deposition asserted Mrs. Be- van had asked Hanley to give hey money because she knew Mrs. Han ley opened her letters"
 T wanted to hurt her. Mrs. Be- van said, declaring she wanted the money to aid the education of hel daughter.
 Mrs. Hanly brought action yes terday charging Joseph E. Most ant his brother E. G. Most, Han!cy'. business associates, with conspirinl to gain control of Hanley's Copper River Packing Company.
 Late yesterday, Walter Horner former Secretary to the Pleasan Creek Mining Company, near Med ford, in which the Mosts and. Han ley have major interests, testified that Joseph Most said to him tw years ago that when he got throuel with them Mrs Hanley would b taking in washing and Mrs. lief fernan would be scrubbing offic floors"
 Mrs. Katherine Heffernan is Mrs Hanley's daughter.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-03
.SCApA FLOW
 AIR RAIDED
British, German Air Forces Reported in Retail
 idtory Action

LONDON. April 3-British and German air forces stabbed in a brisk give and take across the seas again with the Germans dropping bombs in quick raid at Scapa Flow and attacking a group of British fighting ships on the high seas.
 The British in retaliation later in the day flew over Sylt and at tackled numerous raiders. In an- nouncing this mornings raids both sides claimed that the enemy had been driven off before any dam age was done. Each side claimed to have suffered no losses but 10 have shot down or damaged at least one of the enemy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-03
10 ALASKA PROJECTS
 SUGGESTED
Big Program of Harbor Work in Panhandle
 Recommended

WASHINGTON, April 3. - The Senate Commerce Committees ap- propriation commandments for Rivers and Harbors developments, announced yesterday as including $2,731 O00 for work on the Wrangell Narrows, also include recommenda- tions for a number of other Alaska projects.
 Recommendations in Alaska, out of the total national recommends tion of $231 O90,15O, were as fol- lows:
 Metlakatla Harbor, $120,000.
 Meyers Chuck Harbor, $25,000
 Craig Harbor, $3O000
 Wrangell Harbor, $189,000.
 Petersburg Harbor, $80,000
 Port Alexander, $31 ,000.
 Sitka Harbor, $109,000.
 Elfin Cove $308,0OO
 Kodiak Harbor, $70,000
 The committee bill, as passed, carries no funds, and if enacted, would simply make the projects au- thorized, eligible to future arpro- priations.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-03

building fund last month by the activities of two club members in it's behalf, Mrs. Harvey Iffert and Mrs. Harold Knight. Other members expressed their desire to hold sim liar events for the building fund also, and plans were considered for some of these at the meeting yes terday.
 Nominating Committee
 Mrs. R. B. Lesher will head the nominating committee appointed by Mrs. Lesher to select slate of of ficers for the various club offices to be acted upon by the club at it's business meeting in May.
 May Day Festival
 The club will again sponsor its annual May Day Festival for the benefit of the children of Gastineau Channel. Mrs. J. F. Morley will head the committee in charge of this event, which is given annually as the official opening of Child Health Week, conducted under the auspices of the Territorial Department of Public Health.
 Social Meeting
 The clubs social meeting for April will be in charge of its membership departments, with Mrs. R. R. Her mann Chairman of Associate Mem- bership, and Mrs E. M. Richardson, Chairman of local membership as co-chairmen. Assisted by all the clubs new members, this committee is tentatively planning a no-host luncheon with a committee of club women in charge, who wish to take this means to earn their allotment for the building fund. Details con- corning this meeting will be an- nounced at later date.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-03
ANCHORAGE
 BASE FUND
 MEETS AXE
Army Takes Be ating in House as Economy
 Thins Program

WASHINGTON, April 3. = The House Appropriations Committee has rejected the Army's request for Sl2,734,O60 with which to con- struct an airbase at Anchorage, All aSka
 Budget estimates for military post construction were cut from S29, ,46l,- 748 to s14,59O,363
 The sum of S848, ,4O4 was approved for an airbase at Tampa, Florida.
 Appropriations for Schofield Bar racks in Hawaii, Marshall Field in Kansas, Fort McArthur in Califor- mia. Selfridge Field in Michigan, and March Field in California, were also approved.
 Entirely eliminated, however, are the sums of $1 1,35o,0oo for Albrook Field in the Canal Zone. $1.200, 900 for Boringuen Field in Puerto Rico, s1,8O0,000 for Wright Field. in Ohio, s134.oOo for McCord Field in Ta- coma, and numerous large post con- struction programs were cut.
 Gen. George Marshall, Army Chief of Staff, expressed much concern" over the committee action and indi- cated he had hope the Senate would restore funds to make at least a start on the Anchorage base.
 Tt is very important to start work without delay" Marshall said. "The working season is very short in AL aska and a few runways, shops and hangars will meet the immediate need'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-03
CENSUS TAKERS
 HAVE TROUBLE; REPRESENTATIVE
Republican Reed Doesn 1 Want 10 Answer Ques-
 lions on Income

WASHINGTON, April 3.-Repre- sentative Daniel A. Reed, of New York, Republican, today refused to answer census questions about his income, but Census Bureau officials were undisturbed and said they would fill in the answers for him
 The first question to which he protested when asked, was whether or not his salary was over $5,OOC and whether or not he had a fifty dollar income from other sources Since his salary was $10,000 with mileage, and other allowances fat tening the total, the Bureau al ready knew the answers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-03
TO START AGENCY
 IN GOLDEN HEART

Mir and Mrs David Anderson, former Cordova residents and more recently of Seattle, are on their way to Fairbanks to open credit agency in the Golden Heart City.
 The Andersons are guests at the Baranof Hotel and will be here for few days before going on into the Interior
 Anderson will be Fairbanks rep resentative of the Alaska Personal Service Agents, of which R. E. Rob- ertson, in Juneau, is President.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-03
.CAA Recommends Approval Seattle, Juneau Route

WASHINGTON. April 3.-Civil Aeronautics Authority Examiner Frank Mcintyre has recom- mended the approval of the ap- plication of Pacific Alaska Air ways, Pan American subsidiary, for a new air route between Seattle and Juneau with an in- termediate stop at Ketchikan.
 The recommendation is not final, but will be subject to re- view by the Authority.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-03
Captured
 Scientists
 Aid Allies

LONDON, April 3.-Britain and France, in their war of complete cooperation, are helping each other out with scientific problems and are getting German prisoners to help them, too.
 A French scientific mission wis., tied England, consulted with Brit ish scientists, and worked out 8 system of pooling inventions and ideas.
 German scientists are being ta- ken from French interment camps to assist the French on scientific problems.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-03
SEApLANES FOR
 COAST GUARD IN
 ALA5kA SOUGHT
Bureau of Budget Retom- mends Six Graft for
 Territory

Assignment of six Coast Guard seaplanes to Alaska is being advo- cated in Congress under an item of $2,l99,000 for such craft authorized by the Bureau of the Budget.
 Three of the Alaska ships would be long range seaplanes and three intermediate range amphibians. All would be based at an Alaska air station, which has been authorized, but for which no funds have yet been appropriated by Congress.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-03
5hot Down
 In Flames

PARIS, April 3.-The French war communique today said that French pursuit planes have shot down in flames several German warplanes in series of air battles along the Western Front. It is said the French fliers suffered no losses either in men or planes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-03
SURVEYOR TO TAKE
 IN OIL HERE SOON

The U. s. Coast and Geodetic Survey ship Surveyor will call at Juneau next month to take on be- tween 1000 and 25,00O barrels of fuel oil, according to a call for bids posted here.
 Under the specifications the oil would be delivered at Juneau to the Surveyor between April 25 and June 30. Bids will be opened April 25.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-03
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, April 3. - Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 6ss, American Can 115, Anaconda 30A, Bethlehem Steel 8O%, Commonwealth and Southern 1as, Curtiss Wright 97s, General Motors 55as, International Harvest CT 581a, Kennecott 367s, New York Central ITS, Northern Pacific 8l2. United States Steel 62a4, Poun d $354la.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-03
Swedish Faie
 Is Uncertain

STOCKHOLM, April 3.-Sweden's S Defense Minister Skold said today that "as long as the big powers are involved in a war of life or death, our fate will be uncertain"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-03

When selecting pans for baking biscuits have them no more than an inch deep, less if possible. This allows the biscuits to brown well on all sides when baking.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-03
Legislative Department

of work, all of which have been busy with special work during the past month.
 The legislative department, Mrs. John Mccormick, Chairman, gave an interesting report on the survey conducted for the purpose of ascer- taining the need for a home fer aged women in the Territory.
 Sticker Seal Contest
 Progress is being made in con- nection with the plans of the Ap- piled Education Department, Mrs. Harold Knight, Chairman, to hold a contest to secure an appropriate design for a sticker seal to be used on letters, packages, hotel luggage and otherwise for the purpose of publicizing Juneau. Other civic or ganizations are quite interested in this project, Mrs. Knight stated, and are considering adding to the sum allotted by the club as a cash prize for the best design.
 Study Class
 A great deal of interest has been shown in the study class on Pan American countries, being spon- sored by the International Rela- tions Department, according to Mrs. Harold Smith, President of the club, who urged all members interested in this study to join the classes which are being held every Thurs day afternoon in the pent house. This is part of program of study recommended by Mrs. Alen Peter son of Unga, Chairman of the De- partment of International Relations for the Alaska Federation.
 Fine Arts Project
 So many requests have come in for a repeat performance of the Procession of Wedding Gowns, featured as the entertainment theme at the recent Golden Jubilee Birth day Party, that it will be used as half of an evening entertainment early in May On the same program will be one-act play, which is now being rehearsed under the direction of Mrs. John Keyser The entertain ment will be special project oi the Department of Fine Arts, Mrs Jack Livie, Chairman Mrs. Johr Mccormick and Mrs. Thomas Haigf will have charge of the wedding gown procession which will feature some interesting and novel varia. tions from the original theme, witt appropriate incidental music, under Mrs. Livie's direction.
 c. F. w. c. Honors Alaska
 Though lacking a delegate to tht Board Meeting of the General Fed. eration of Women's Clubs in Janu. ary the Alaska Federation was pres. ent by proxy and an interesting par of the program was given over tc it, when eight women who were members of the Federation toul party last summer made Specia contribution of $40 to headquarter: honoring the Alaska Federation il appreciation of their entertainment by the various towns of Southeas Alaska This was revealed in new: letter received by the local clut from Mrs R. R. Hermann, President of the Alaska Federation of Wom- ems Clubs.
 Building Fund
 l The sum of $25 was added to the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-03
DOW. JONES AVERAGES

The following are today's Dow, Jones averages: Industrials 149.65, rails 31 32, utilities 25.68.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-03
BULLITT IS TO
 RETURN, FRANCE
Proposal 10 Question Him on Alleged War Sfafe-
 ments Is Killed

WASHINGTON, April 3. - Pro- posals made by Republicans to question American Ambassador Bullitt regarding alleged state ments made on the European war have apparently been turned down flatly as the State Department has given him permission to re- turn to his post in France which is at Paris.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-03

Today's news today in The Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-03

Fer today's news today read The Empire regularly.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-03

The sum of $25 was added to the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-03
W0MAN'S CLUB MEET IN BUSY
 SESSION HERE

A number of matters of special interest formed the program for a busy session of the Juneau Woman's Club held yesterday afternoon in the pent house of the Alaska Elec- trio Light and Power Company. with a large attendance.
 Fishing Party"
 "A Whale of a Good Time" was promised in the clever invitations for fishing party" to be sponsored by the Douglas rIsland Womans Club, with the members of the local club as honor guests. and judging from the interested response from those present large number of local members will be on hand for the event, which is slated for April 10
Evening star., 1940-12-03

nection with the grand jury work in
that city. 1t would perhaps be not
amiss to refer at this point to the
fact that Federal grand juries were
empaneled In Wilmington, in Chi
cago and In Newark for the purpose
Of considering the same situation
as to alleged election Irregularities
as was being investigated by our
subcommittees in those respective
cities, and the subcommittee and
their investigator agents cooper
ated in every way with the Depart
ment Of Justice In its work In that
connection, and made available to
them our reports and facts.
Committees of the type of ours are
in no sense OF the word prosecuting
organizations. Nor do they have
any duty or power to institute Grim
inal prosecutions for alleged viola
tions. We are fact-finding bodies
only, appointed for that purpose by
the United States Senate. When
the committee agents uncover facts
indicating violations of existing elec-
ton laws, either State or Federal,
we make these facts available to the
respective Federal or State prose-
cutting authorities for such action
as they deem wise and proper under
the circumstances. And I wish
further to emphasize that contrary
to the opinion of many, our COM
mlttee has no power, authority or
concern whatever with State. local
or House congressional elections.
A multitude Of requests have been
received by us to intervene in guber-
material. local and legislative cleo
ton matters. We had certain spe-
ciflc and definite duties and those
were to investigate the collection
and expenditure of money. as we'll
as the use of official influence or of
public funds in connection with the
nomination or election of candidates
for President, Vice President and
United States Senate. We were
charged with investigation in this
field to secure information in the
public interest, either for use as q
basis for the suggestion of remedial
legislation, or as basis for the
institution of a contest for a seat
In the United States Senate.
Freedom Of the Ballot.
hope I may be pardoned if I use
q little of my time at this point to
make a few general remarks on the
all important subject of the freedom
of the ballot. 1t may be urged that
such remarks are unnecessary, and
are but a repetition of the things
that every American citizen knows,
believes and appreciates. And yet I
am convinced that it would be i'm
possible to overemphasize these
matters, and that no amount of
reiteration would be useless.
A large portion of the world today
has definitely repudiated democratic
processes of government and the
agencies freely selected by the peo-
pie themselves as their govern
mental representatives. Scarcely a
| day passes in which thoughtful
Americans are not strongly remind
ed of the potential threat to ou1
philosophy of government in Amer
lea, and to the sections of the world
who still adhere with us to demo-
cratic methods and processes. We
are spending the earnings Of un-
born generations Of Americans every
day In a stupendous though feverish
effort to prepare ourselves to defend
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