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Evening star., 1940-06-23
Roilroud Units to Hear
Five From Wushinoton

Five Washington men will address
three divisions of the Association of
American Railroads this week in
New York City, Chicago and Mon
treal.
Those speaking in Montreal be-
fore the three-day Protective Sec
ton conference. beginning Wednes-
day, are Robert S. Henry, assistant
to the president of the association;
K. P. Aldrich, chief inspector of the
Post Office Department; H. H. Clegg.
assistant director of the Federal
Bureau of Investigation, and L. A..
Thomas, assistant to the vice presi-
dent, in charge of investigation and
police OF the Southern Railway
System.
c. H. Buford, vice president of the
operations and maintenance depart
ment of the Association of American
Railroads., will address the pur-
chases and stores division in New
York City Tuesday and the me-
chanical division in Chicago Thurs
day.
Evening star., 1940-06-23
Follow white blazes Of Appalachian

Follow white blazes Of Appalachian
Trail.
Co Low crest of ridge. White
blazes turn left; blues blazes turn
sharp right to edge of clffs-the
outstanding viewpoint, so yards
from A. T.
(c) Cliffs edge. To return, re-
trace steps to Appalachian Trail.
I'D Blue blazed side trail at right
leading from Appalachian Trail
about 3 mile from cliffs. Follow
this down east side of the mountain
passing quarry to left at bottom
of the mountain.
(e) U. S. route $40. Turn right
on this highway. which is taken
back to Weverton railroad station,
where car is parked.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-11-15

ness had come in which necessitated
his working very late at the office!
Jean was sweet about it. But felt
very low in spirit. She wondered, had
he ditched her for Gaby?
Gaby, looking very chic, left the
house at a quarter of seven. Jean
dined with her parents alone, telling
Rupert her engagement was post
poned.
Afterwards, her mother went with
her to the picture on Broadway she
had expected to see with Walter that
night. The show was a long one, with
stage performance. It was twenty
minutes of midnight when they
emerged. A newsboy outside the thea
ter was yelling: "Murder!"
Well, what did she care? She still
felt very low in mind and heart.
Casually, she bought an early edi-
ton of morning paper. Gasped.
Stared.
Zeke, the man VINO had fought with
Green in the roadhouse yesterdayday,
had been murdered this very evening!
Jean couldn't sleep. She couldn't
stand the darkness, because her nerves
were so tangled. Had she been the
cause of it? Had Green, on her ac-
count?
She had desperate longing to
talk to somebody about it. Was Gaby
awake? Jean flung a robe about her,
and in her bare feet softly padded
down the passage, and saw light
shining through the transom over
her half-sister's door.
She didn't knock, for maybe Gaby
was asleep. She entered quietly.
ITO be continued)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-11-15
HONEYMOON PBEFERREDD &zzzaH;&ME

visit his club, I'll turn you out of my
housew
CT understand. But. Dad"
Don't interrupt. Don't try to just
ify your conduct. My foot's going
down firmly this time! I shall not
permit you to drive in your car alone.
Either your mother or GABRIEL will
accompany you, Jean. Gabrielle is a
good influence on you, and I wish
you were more like her."
That was ironical. Jean dare not
glance at her mother.
II shall expect you to give me a
report on your daily doings," her
stepfather went on. "And when you
go out for the evening, you will give
us a telephone number where if
necessary, you can be reached"
After the interview, it was her
mothers turn to try to cheer her up.
HELL get over it. It'll soon blow
over, JEAN"
Jean said wryly: "Seems I'm fool
for punishment"
Gaby returned that afternoon. She
made no reference to the awkward
meeting of yesterday in the little
shack at Lake Placid. She pouted:
"Cherie, they were angry with me at
the hotel because I do not sing last
night! did not know they wished me
to sing! So now they tell me to per-
form only on Tuesday, Thursday,
Saturday night, and they cut my sal
airy in half"
Jean thought: GAS Rupert did to
me! And serves her right, for it was
all her fault"
She went to her room and called
Walter. Only his voice could calm
her. He said cheerily: "How about
nice girl and struggling lawyer 60
ing out for a bite to eat tonight ?"
"Oh, I'd enjoy that" said Jean.
They arranged to meet at the La
Rue restaurant at seven. They'd see
q CCIIdLl LkOVlS dlLGTs
So now to have it out with Gaby,
thought Jean. She went to her room.
Her half-sister was speaking on the
phone. Her disgruntled mood had
changed. She was smiling. But when
she saw Jean, she Immediately hung
up.
A suspicion that Gaby had just
called Walter struck Jean. All, but
she'd got the good work in first!
Yet why did Gaby look so pleased i?
At that moment Rupert passed the
open door of Gaby's room. Under
the new ruling, Jean had to report
to Rupert her whereabouts of an
evening out. With Gaby here, she'd
kill two birds with one stone. So she
said, addressing her stepfather: eff
you want to reach me this evening
I'll be at the La Rue from seven
till around half past eight. I'm dining
with Walter Mallory. Afterwards,
we're going to a picture"
Gaby looked oddly skeptlcal. Even
amused.
Jean changed her mind about hav-
ing it out with GabyI NOW. She wasn't
going to upset herself tonight.
She was making her preparations in
her bedroom when her phone rang.
Walter apologizing, canceling the en-
gagement on grounds that fresh bust
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-19
RUSSIA IN THE DARK

Although hint has been given in the Russian newspapers of the serious reverses with which the Red Armies have met in Finland New York Times correspondent in Moscow reports that news of the heavy Russian casualties is beginning to filter through to the general populace" He adds that stories brought into Russia here and there by ex- perienced neutral observers" stories of troops 'en
 sufficiently equipped to face the terrible cold and of infantry being moved down by machine guns"
 But enough is guessed and enough is rumored to cause questions to be asked Tn street and subways the people here can be heard discussing questioningly the deadlock in Finland and the ab- sence of Finnish revolt in support of the Peoples Government well another subject-the pres ent shortage of butter, sugar and milk in Moscow" :"
 In most countries such failure of arms and of diplomacy Russia has experienced in Finland would be followed by political repercussions An opposition party would be firing questions on the floor of Parliament. The press would be demand ing changes in the Cabinet At public meetings the Governments policy would be vigorously dis
 cussed and criticized But Russia possesses none of the instruments by which public opinion exer- cises influence in most other countries. Not only are the Russian masses kept completely in the dark about bad news as their Government can contrive to keep them Short of rebellion, there is nothing they can do if bad leaks out to change the course their Government has chosen to
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-19
The War on the Polls
(Philadelphia Record)

s Out of someWhere-we're not just where l sudden attack has developed on polls of public opinion A bill hanging fire in Congress would oar use of the mails for taking straw votes. Hugh Johnson is denouncing polls in his column, and he current Harpers contains an article by Paul Studenski professor of economics at New York Uni versity showing the opinion samplers up
 It is true that poll misrepresent public opinion when the poll itself is accurately taken. The catch is in framing the question. AS Professor Studenski points out, when questions bore the phrase Government spending" without qualfi- cation the vote heavily against but when the questions were reworded, when people asked if they wanted to cut down relief, etc. the vote was against cuts.
 asked by Dr. Gallup whether they favored sending munitions to help England and France, the vast ma jorty voted Yes" But when the question was phrased this way: Do you want to sell munitions to the Allies if doing so increases the risk of this country getting into the war"-thcn the verdict was reversed, with than two-thirds opposing munitions sales.
 Criticism of the polls however, does not warrant their abolition by legislation other forms of of- ficial compusion. If the poll takers, period of time cheat the public by loading" questions then the public will get wise, and the polls will be discredted
 That's the democratic way. And it both stupid and dangerous to propose censorship of polls either via the mails otherwise. It may be the approach of the Presidential cleo tion or it may be something else, but the sudden drive on straw polls smells strangely We look to Dr. Gallup and the other boilers to give the low down.
 Our hunch is that the foes of the polls are much more afraid that public sentiment will be expressed accurately than they that it will be expressed inaccurately.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-19
FAITHFUL SERVANT

Decision of Territorial Attorney General James S. Truitt not to be a candidate for reelection this year. while necessitated by his i'll health is a mis- fortune for Alaska.
 Since he left private law practice in 1932 to campaign for and be elected to the Attorney Generalship MT. Truitt has served Alaska well. Quietly but firmly, and with marked success, he has insisted upon the payment of taxes by packers and mining concerns A single trip he made to Bristol Bay two years ago brought to Territorial coffers thousands Of dollars in taxes which would not have been collected otherwise.
 Last fall on a swing around the Territory dur ing which he argued cases in each of the other Di- visions his health gave way. The big job of being Attorney General of a Territory with the. size and complex legal structure of Alaska had finally sapped his strength MT Truitt returned to Juneau and for a week lay between life and death at his home here. He rallied and recovered, and has returned to the work in his office But the Attorney General knows whereof he speaks when he announces, as he did this week. that he has not the physical strength to make another campaign and serve another term
 Attorney General Truitt has won well-deserVed rest from the rgors of official duties Every Alaskan owes him debt of gratitude.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-19
M O D E R N ETIQUETTE
By Roberta Lss

o. Should one continue friend ship with a person who is always making derogatory remarks about other friends?
 A. It is better not, as this person is almost certain to make the same kind of remarks about you.
 Q. Is it all right to place a tray or a saucer under the sirup pitcher, when setting the table?
 A. Yes, and good thing to do Otherwise, the drippingS are al- most sure to get on the table cloth
 @. When is it really necessary for a man to wear gloves with eve ming clothes?
 A. At the opera, balls, or at ceremonial dinners.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-19
Horoscope The stars incline
 but do rot compel
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20

Promising signs are seen in the horoscope for this day. Peace moves already initiated shoud be encour- aging. Women are under a sway making for benefic and diverse ac- tivities. Rulers and dictators are subject to aspects believed to cause sharp opposition.
 Heart and Home: Women should find this a favorable day for pur- suing feminine interests Clubs and social entertainments are well di- rected by the stars. Adverse influ ences may affect romances. Brok- en engagements and even divorces may result from today's wrong thinking.
 Business Affairs: Prosperous con- ditions should continue as trade with South American countries grows Manufacturers will lose cer- tain foreign customers. but even tually will profit from their ad- herence to high standards of com mercial procedure. Women should profit in specialized vacations this winter.
 National Issues: AS relief pro- iects are reduced in scope, students of social welfare will stress the need of guidance for young folk accustomed to some form of dole The significance of work as a character builder will be demon 5trated in the lack of industrial interest among persons long de- pendent upon public funds. The coming national campaign vii evolve strange political problems. International Affairs: Commun- st ambitions to rule the world will ,auSe anxiety as Stalin reveals dar- ng plans in war activities. Secret plots among sympathizers in the United States will be discovered The seers warn against reliance Ipon false sense of security ir she greatest of democracies. Tht Allies in Europe are counseled te .ake stock of their resources, fol Inless a truce is attained there will ,e days of Encouragement.
 Persons whose birthdate it i. lave the augury of a year of suc- cess and happiness. For the young here will be the culmination ol | comance.
 Children born on this day may be independent, self-willed and well endowed with brains. They usually combine with artistic gifts the practical ability to exploit theil opportunities.
 Copyright, l940)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-19
The Art of Fine Lying
(New York Sun)


 Some pretty tall tales submitted to the Burlington Liars Club of Burlington, Wisconsin, at it's recent annual contest for the biggest lie. The winning yarn and some other choice ones were, of course gems of ingenious and elaborate fabrca- tion They were, no doubt, masterpieces of their kind
 But these contestants make altogether too hard work of lying After all the biggest lies are told in good faith every day with no rackng of the brain or straining of the imagination. They are born with glibness and dispatch For instance, when Bill says to George That's all right, old man. glad to lend you that ten-spot" it would seem that the pinnacle of good sound lying had been reached Or when Mrs Jones, who is already up to her neck in work says to Mrs Smith of course my dear, I'll be delighted to bake half dozen cakes for the bazaar tomorrow" even the most innocent of human beings must know that Mrs. Jones is telling a whopper
 In comparison with those stock lies, which few are not guilty of committing occasionally the pro- duct of the Burlington Liars Club becomes the un- vanished truth. Why try to improve upon these fundamental falsehoods? Why paint the lily Of pardonabe prevaricaton? Perhaps the esteemed and hard working members of the club should take lesson from the Father of His Country Perhaps in this season good resolutions they should make a VOW never to tell lie again lest it seem insipid and lacking in character The art of the finest lying lies in just missing the truth-not in it's total abandonment
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-19
DAILY LESSONS
 IN ENGLISH
By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, q read the letter he wrote with much interest" Say T read with much interest, the letter he wrote"
 Often Mispronounced: Naivete (artlessness). Pronounce na-ev-ta, first a as in ah, e as in eve, as in take, accent last syllable.
 Often Misspelled: Heir (one who inheritS), though pronounced ar as in care.
 Synonyms Magic, sorcery, ne cromancy, conjuration, incanta- ton, entertainment, witc h era t, witchery.
 Word Study: "Use a word three times and it is yours" Let us in crease our vocabulary by master ing one word each day, Today's word: Imploration; the act of calling for urgently; earnest sup plication. They raised their arms in imploration."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-19
LOOK and LEARN
By A. c. Cordo~

l. Who said, Render unto Cae- sar that which is Caesars? 2. What great disaster occurred o the city of Pompeii? 3. Can Congress pass bill over she Presidents veto? 4. What are regarded as the greatest collection of narrative poems in English literature? 5. With what jewel is Ireland associated?
 ANSWERS l. Jesus.
 2. It was buried by a volcanic eruption in 63 AID. 3. Yes.
 4. The Canterbury Tales" by Chaucer.
 5. Emerald.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-19

(COntlnueO rom rage OHeJ run in opposition to President Roosevelt.
 Yet what Wisconsin Democrats need just now is a unifying force rather than confusion. Their work ing agreement with the LaFollette Progressives has broken down. In the last election their Democratic Senator, Duffy, was voted out of office and Republican Senator Wiley replaced him.
 If President Roosevelt has de- cided by then whether to run or relax, Wisconsins primary would afford him an apt opportunity to speak. If he declines to file the statement Git is hard to believe he won't be asked to), it will be an indication, although not proof, that he wants to be out of the pie ture.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-19
20 YEARS ;,.1 4sz Aso As;,s2

JANUARY 19, 1929
 Gov. Riggs in an address before the Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, appealed for the Bureaus help in asking Congress for bonus on gold min- ing and for opening of the Alaska oil lands.
 The Secretary of the Interior is- sued an order offering for lease under the Alaska coal land leas- ing law the land near the Seward meridian, which was part of the Cook Inlet coal field.
 Mrs. R. Semple and Mrs. E. J. White were hostesses at bridge at the Semple residence on Sixth and Gold streets. A large number of Juneau, Thane and Treadwell women were present.
 Mrs. 2. R. Cheney sold her resi- dence on Distin Avenue to w. S. Pullen, and with her little son Mrs. Cheney was to leave on the Princess Mary for Chicago. The Empire Kids" carriers and newsboys-h their annual frolic After a sleigh ride around town they stopped at the Alaska Grill for eats and ended the evenings entertainment by attending tn ( Palace Theater.
 Mrs. E. c. Sacry and daughter Mona left Seattle on the Alameda for Juneau after spending several months in the south. pr. Basel c. Parker left fol Skagway to continue inspection oi the dairy herds of the Territory Weather: highest 10, lowest 8 clear
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-19

pursue. There is no way to appeal no way to pro- test, no way to challenge way to demonstrate, no way-with the OGPU stenng-even to talk openly and honestly
 That is why any important political reverbera- tions of the failure in Finland unlikely unless this failure should actually reach such proportions IS to provoke a revolt within the Russian Army The army alone possesses the power of initiative m civilization in which bullets rule and violence is he accepted order.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-19
HELP AN ALASKAN
Telephone 713 or write The Alaska Territorial Employment Service

STENOGRAPHER = Local girl, age 20, born and reared in Juneau, high school graduate with one year of university and four months business college. Well trained in secretarial work; about one year of practical experience in offices. Call for ES 35,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-19
NOTICE

NOTICE
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That on January IS, 1940. in the United States Commissioners Court for Juneau Precinct, Division No. 1, Territory of Alaska, the under signed was appointed administra- tor of the estate of Waino Kallio deceased. All persons having claims against said estate are required 70 present them, with proper vouchers, and verified as required oy law, to said administrator at the office of his attorney, Howard D. Stabler, Shattuck Building, Ju- neau, Alaska, within six months from the date of this notice.
 Date of notice: January 19, l940
 ED. WALTONEN,
 Administrator. Publication dates, Jan. 19-26, Feb. 2-9, 1940. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-19
BAUER GOES OUT ON NORTH COAST

Dr. H. A. Baugh, consultant with the Alaska Planning Council from the National Resources Planning Board, sailed south on the North Coast.
 Dr. Bauer will take leave of ab sence for a few weeks and visit his family in Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-19

The Japanese newspapers of Manchoukuo have printed German advertisement offering 300000 dollars stManchoukuo) for the conspirators who planted the Munich bomb. Obviously their theory is that to gets the news should go away from home
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-19
Hatty
 Birthday

The E-pire extends congrafuIa. tons and best tcishes t'-iay, fhei' birthday anniUers:-- 10 th roe loloing:
 JANUARY 19
 Walter B. Sharpe
 Lillian Clements
 Don Gallagher
 Mrs. Charles Waynor
 Angelina Savovich
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-19
ICE NOT SAFE
 AT MENDENHALL

Announcement was made by the District Rangers office today that the ice is not safe for skating at Mendenhall Lake and skaters are asked to take heed
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-19
Ladies' Auxiliary
 Meeting Tonight

There will be a regular business meeting of the Juneau Ladies' Auxiliary tonight at Union Hall and all members are urged to be present. The session will start.~at 8 o'clock.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-19

The Communist paper, Daily Worker, fired its dramatic critic because he didn't pan Gone With the Wind hard enough. Probably Stan has gotten the notion that the title has something to do with the Soviet advance in the Arctic region
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-19

The peace conference after the present European war could do worse than make the whole continent Finnish protectorate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-19

Members of Congress talking about building 80 O00- ton bateships. One ought to be enough for the Atlantic, and can hitch an outboard motor to the Hawaiian Island to patrol the Pacific.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-19

Try The Empire ciassifieds foa 'esults.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-19
Primaries in Two
 5tates Are Watched

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Evening star., 1940-04-02

peace on earth, good will to men!
I shall be waiting for you Chris
will be waiting for me-" In spite
Of everything she had said they
would have one more ride through
the early December dusk.
At four, as if setting the stage
for the scene to be played a couple
OF hours later, great snow flakes
began to fall, mufling the noise
OF the ttafhc thudding with gentle,
stubborn insistence against the
Office window panes. BY 6 o'clock
the sidewalks were covered.
The brim of Christopher's hat
was decorated with band of white
stars which he laughingly shook
off as he greeted her.
Looks like a wet evening"" he
cried.
Commonplace Words.
The words were commonplace but
the hand he placed beneath her
elbow was trembling. The eager
ness in his voice was not to be con-
cealed. In his car with the heater
turned on and the doors closed
they seemed to be shut into a
small secure world Of their own.
"Ah, GAIL" he said taking her
hand, II was so afraid you wouldn't
see me.
I wouldn't have asked you but
you looked>s desperately unhappy
at the hockey game last night"
Il wanted to see you," she ad-
mitted over the lump which rose
into her throat. 1--WE missed you,
Chris"
But darling" Chris said starting
the car. All you had to do was
say so. How was I to know how
you felt?"
Beneath the warm wooden robe
her gloved hands clasped each other
nervously.
Things haven't changed any.
The situation is just as hopeless
as 1t ever was"
you mean your mother still
doesn't approve of me?" he asked.
She nodded but the effort to say
no more than that made the tears
well into her eyes.
New Light.
II can't understand" he contin-
ued frowning, what she has against
me. Oh, I know I've never taken
life very seriously but that's all
different now, Gail since I've known
yuu."
That isn't it." she said.
What is it, then? Why all the