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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-27
MINING OPERATIONS
 FOR YEAR OUTLINED
Can a dian Pideers, Ltd., Preparing for Large
 Scale in 1940

Large-scale ore production is on tap for Canadian Placers Ltd. near Dawson during the forthcoming sea- son.
 Ernest N. Patty Alaska and Yu- kon Territory representative of the extensive Gen. A. D. McRae min ing interests, announced upon ar- rival in Fairbanks the purchase Of Q new dragline to be placed in opera ton on Clear Creek this spring, says the News Miner
 Patty returned to Alaska after a six weeks business trip to the Pacific Coast, Chicago and eastern Canada. On his tour Patty conferred with General McRae at Vancouver and later at Toronto.
 1500- Yard Capacity
 Patty stated the sluice boxes of the Canadian Placers operations will be set in bedrock. The process will involve hydraulicking into the head of the boxes, and the dragline will be employed to stack tailings.
 A capacity of 1900 yards per day is expected to be handled by this set up. If the arrangement proves sue cessful second such unit may be established next year, Patty said
 A 35-mile road from McQuestion on the Stewart River to the property on Clear Creek will be constructed Nine miles of this freighting link was completed last fall.
 William O'Neill, young Fairbanks
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-27
LABOR ]. A HERO
 PASSES ON

LUCIANO. Switzerland. Feb. 27.- Italian born Giovanni Martini was the oldest pensioned railroad worker n Switzerland when, at 97, he died in Luganc recently, but that was not the main reason for the crowds hat came to his funeral and the lcng obituaries in the Swiss and Italian press.
 It was because Martini was the last survivor of the pioneer work men who carved the first great railroad tunnel through the solid rock of Switzerland's Alps.
 It tock eight years-from 1872 to 1890-to push through the great St. Gothard tunnel whose 14.998 meters (4e,s72 feeO of track, now electrified, still stands with the longest tunnels of the world.
 Martini began work with labor gangs in 1872, was with the honored few who broke through the last few inches between the two shafts. He finally became an engineer on the great locomotives which pull trains through Gothard's steep grades.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-27
Co From
 TOnsnhUtrks ToCan-Openers

GALLUP, N. M, Feb. 27.--A sign cf civilizations encroachment upon the vast Navajo Indian reservation of New Mexico and Arizona is the growing pile of tin cans near John Navajc's hobans Indian traders re- port the Navajo squaws are as ex- nert with a can opener as many bridge playing white women.
 Aside from meat and corn, the Navajo grows very little that can be used in his diet. He raises some goats but even much of his milk comes from cans.
 A typical Navajo meal for fam fly in moderate means consists of coffee, mutton stew with canned tomatoes, and wheat flour break baked as a sort of ''hoe-cake."
 Canned fruit is popular but at he head Of the list of good things to eat the Navajo places water melcn and soda pop.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-27
.SfHTTlED GERMAN
 STEAMER SEAMAN
 DROPS FROM SlGHT

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Feb. 39.-. 4 missing German steward of the scuttlad Nazi liner Columbus is back cn An9el Island in San Francisco Bay after mysterious disappear erne of several days.
 The German Consulate in San Francisco announced that the miss ing steward Wolfgang Black. had voluntarily returned to Aneel Island Black disappeared last Wedneday after leaving the immigration sta tion to go to a dentist.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-27
70 TELL SECRET
 IN DIVORCE CASE

HOLLYWOOD, Cal, Feb. 27. - Sccialite Helen Warner Vanderbilt said today that she will file a separate maintenance suit against Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr.
 Mrs. Vanderbilt said that the suit against the capitalist and writer will be filed within a few days. She said it would tell why she left Vanderbilt's home a. Lake Arrowhead in the middle of the night several years ago.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-27

mining engineer, will be in charge of the Canadian Placers operation. A crew of 15 to 20 men will be hired in Dawson.
 Alaska Projects
 Operations of McRae projects in Interior Alaska will continue in 1940 about the same as in 1889 at Wood chopper and Coal Creek. These are the sites of Alluvial Colds and Gold Plaeers, Incorporated. About 40 men will be employed at each camp, ac- cording to Patty,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-27
Skating Spoiled By Dust
 Tn Auk Lake Ice

Skating on Aux Lake has been spoiled by-of all things dust on the ice.
 Dry weather, strong winds and a lack of snow cn areas Crdinarily covered at this time of year cau5ed the layer of grit over the .ee.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-27
AMERICAN SHIPS ARE TRANSFERRED,
 FOREIGN REGlSTRY

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27. About l80 vessels have been transferred from American to foreign registry in the last sixteen months, but Mari time Commission officials said to- day that none of them was essen tial to national defense
 The European war increased the market for old American vessels with the result that 106 transfers of reg istry have occurred since September Is.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-27
HAN E STRICkEN;;
 FORETELLS DEATH

SUSOUEHANNA. Pa, Feb. 27,- A thirty-five year old farmer was brought to hospital on bob-sled from his snow bound home where he was stricken with pneumonia.
 He got out of the sled walked into the hospital and announced:
 I've come here to die"
 He died in an oxygen tent five hours later
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-27
Death Driver Geis
 8-Year Sentence

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Ia, Feb. 27.-- of manslaughter, Frank Raynor, undertaken, has been sen- fenced to eight years in the peni- tentiary in the death of three per- sons in an auto accident.
 Witnesses testified Raynor was drunk when his hearse struck a car driven by Edward Brewer near Council Bluffs. Brewer, his wife, and tn cir one year old daughter were killed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-27
Unhappy Events,
 Fortunate pIa(e

BOSTON, Feb. 27.--Mrs. Norma Burns, forty, slipped and broke her wrist; Michael Healy, sixty-five, was hit in the eve with a hemmer: James Wall, sixty-five, suffered a back injury when a ladder broke but they didn't have to 20 far for treatment. They all worked at the City Hospital.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-27
BREAKS RECORD

ROCKLEDGE, Fla, Feb. 27.-A tri-motored hydroplane, the Gray Goose 3rd, has broken the worlds record in the Gold Cup Class on the Rockledge course
 The supercharged hydroplane was driven by Hugh Gingras.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-27
FROM PETERSBURG

Four Petersburg business men
 Harold F. Dawes, I. M. Dahl, Louis Mcdonald and Dr. J. O. Rude. ar rived today on the steamer Alaska to appear as witnesses in a case pending before the District Court,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-27
CIVIL CASE

A suit in which Sam Konoff seeks damages from Tony Campus as a result of an automobile acci- dent on the Glacier Highway last December IS is set for trial before jury tomorrow morning at 10 c'clc.k in the Court Of U. s. ( Commissioner Felix Gray.
 Empire Want Ads Bring Results.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-27
BARTENDERS ELECT

Robert A. Dore has been elected Preident of Fairbanks Bartenders' Local No. 1. Harvey Garnet has been chosen Vice-President and Ted Boyel Secretary Treasurer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-27
PASSES BAD CHECK

For passing a worthless $5 check in Fairbanks, William Erwin has been sentenced to six months in the Federal Jail by U. s. Commissionef William N. Growden.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-27
DIVORCE CASE

Suit for divorce was filed in Dis trict Court today by N Floyd Fa- gerson against Mary Ann Fagerson on grounds of incompatability
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-27
BROWN BEAR SAILS
 TOMORROW ON LONG
 VISIT TO ALEUTlAkS

Headed for the far Aleutians to remain until September, the Alaska Game Commission vessel Brown Bear is leaving at noon tomorrow. Associate Refugee Manager Douglas Gray will be in charge.
 The Brown Bear will stop at Cor dova, Seward and Kodiak enroute.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-27
LIGHTS ARE BLAZING

Lights are now blazing on the Cinema River Bridge and street decorations are going up at Fair banks for the coming Ice Carni- val and dog derby
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-27
U-BoatIs
 Sent Down

PARIS. Feb. 27.--The French Ma val Ministry announces late today that the French destroyer Simom hes sunk German U-boat off Cape Finiterre.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-27
AT ST. ANN'S

Buster Elstead was admitted to St. Ann's Hospital today and is re- eeiving medical attention.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-27

Today's fSews Tocay-Empire
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-27

Empire ciassiffeds bring results
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-27

NEW DIPLOM AT-New minister to Bulgaria is George H. Earle (above). former gover- nor of Pennsylvania, who ex- DectS to sail for his Balkan post
 about March
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-27

F~n,re classiflecs ,oi,ne resulte
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-27

Try an Empire ad.
Evening star., 1940-04-06

built-in showers. The tester spout
makes It possible to find out the
temperature Of the water merely by
putting your hand under . good
sized spout or faucet; then you raise
= knob and that same temperatured
water Is diverted to the showerhead.
It has other blessings. In the
middle Of your shower you can push
down t1e knob and use the water
from the spout to "sSap up" with
out stepping from the shower. An
other lift and yol are all rinsed OF.
Convenient, We say. Also. when you
turn OF the water the knob drops
back into position for the spout, 20
you'll never get 4 sudden wetting
from the sho werhead II you forget
Evening star., 1940-04-06
Paint Solves Stained
Masonry Problem;
Dampproofs, Too
Coating Comes in 10
CoIors and Provides
A New Surface
BY DOROTHY DUCAS and
ELIZABETH GORDON.

Many persons think that stone,
stucco and concrete walls, which
have become stained or discolored,
are crosses they must bear for all
time. Why such an idea has become
widespread we don't know. For a
masonry wall can be painted almost
as easily as wood, though with paint
OF an entirely different character.
There are specialized exterior
masonry coatings on the market
which beautify the walls of house
and make them look quite like new.
And, in addition, some of these coat
ings do dampproofing job above
grade.
One such paint Cor to be tech
nically correct, cement coating) has
come to our attention recently. 1t
puts new surface on masonry walls
and, in any of its 10 colors, preserves
the appearance of stone Most
owners of masonry homes want
their houses to look like what they
are. Covering the walls with this
coating does it.
AllAo SOdoAAl6 o1lOulu llOt NC CUll.
fused with the waterproof stain
about which we wrote three weeks
ago. Today's product definitely is
new surface; in fact, a water tight
film on the wall, through which
rain and atmospheric moisture cam
not penetrate. It's use prevents
cracking and checking of stucco or
concrete as the result of moisture
and frost. 1t has strong resistance
to mildew, too.
The cement coating may be ap-
piled with brush or spray on surfaces
which are absolutely dry and free
from frost. The walls must be
brushed thoroughly first to remove
dust and loose particles. Cracks
should be caulked and mortar joints
cleaned and repointed. Either two
or three coats of the material are
recommended, depending upon the
uniformity and density of the orig
1nal stone wall. Each coat should be
allowed from 48 to 70 hours in
which to dry.
The material may be applied over
Evening star., 1940-04-06

brick as well as other masonry ma
terials; indeed there is one color
which beautifully Stimulates the rich
dark red of brick. Other colors in
clude brownstone, four shades of
gray, three of ivory and buff, and
one moss green.
The material costs about 2 cents
square foot, per coat.
Gypsum Cork Wallboard.
Doing over a room? Making a
room in the attic? Want new walls
somewhere in your house? Here's
news Of gypsum building board
containing cork, that resilient light
weight material which in itself in
sulates and resists moisture.
The board comes in four kinds;
one to be used as a lath for two
coats of plaster, another which
takes the place of plaster and can be
painted easily, the third covered
with paper on which wood-graining
has been photographically repro
duced, and the fourth inclosed in a
Evening star., 1940-04-06

like all gypsum boards and Is nom
warping, moisture-resisting, easily
handled.
The wallboard type Is made with
depressed edges, making possible .
reinforced joint system that elimi-
mates unsightly joints. Special Joint
filler and fiber tape are pressed into
the depressed sections Of the board,
bringing them to the level OF the
board surface; you never would guess
the joint was there at all. The simu-
lated wood-surfaced board has 4
visible joint, but such a tight and
well-matched one 1t hardly shows.
You can use joint strips with it
either wood or metal-if you wish,
however.
The wallboayd comes in one-quar-
ter, three-eighths, one-half inch
thicknesses, in width from 81 to 4s
inches. Its costs range from ~
cents a square foot to 6 or 7 cents
for the various kinds.
Evening star., 1940-04-06
Shower Tester Spout,

The plumbing industry, which
has gone to great lengths to make
us the pampered people Of the world
when 1t comes to bathing and show
ering, is not through yet. Almost
every month new devices come on
the market, taking the effort and
irritations out of this most popular
American sport of keeping clean.
This time it's 4 tester spout for
Evening star., 1940-04-06

special paper to be used as sheath
ing. So there is type to suit every
purpose.
The board Is made of fire-resistant
gypsum In which pieces of cork have
Evening star., 1940-04-06

River Terrace is pioneering an amazing devel-
opment The House that Talks-and
Listens. 1t is not novelty, or stunt . . but
a permanent and practical fe-guard for the
home 1t challenges everyone who comes to
the door . . cordially welcomes the home
owners friends :. sternly repels undesirables
without the necessity of the home e-owner even
coming to the door. Thru its use, the home.
Evening star., 1940-04-06

been sprinkled throughout, which
makes a strong, rigid board. It is
even lighter in weight than pure
gypsum. Cork weighs less than
gypsum. It can be sawed. cut, nailed,
Evening star., 1940-04-06

about changing the position Of the
knob.
It isn't expensive, either. The
spout, showerhead, valves and arm
to the wall sell for about $13 or 3l4.
In addition, you have to pay for in
stallatton and for rough piping,
which Is supplied by the plumber.
But this hardly seems excessive fof
the daily delight Of convenient
showering.
Qor further information about
products described here, write the
Misses Ducas and Gordon, 230
West Forty-1irst street, New York
City, and inclose stamped, SELF
addressed envelope.)
Evening star., 1940-04-06

owner can hear the quietly spoken words of
persons approaching his home . >. hear them
in any room in the house he chooses. What
splendid safeguard against the crime wave
of to-day :. what blessed relief from an
noying callers. To-day hear the amazing
"House that Talks Speak to it yourself
and hear its clearly spoken reply. Walk in
side the Model Home, and see how it works.
Evening star., 1940-02-16

Helen Wortorski walked over to
the breakfast table and began to
place the dishes on the tray. A
tall, golden-haired, blue-eyed girl,
clad In an attractive orchid linen
dress cut along smartly tailored
lines, she worked swiftly yet quietly.
darting an occasional glance at her
employers face. She was wondering
II Mrs. Reardon had read about
Elaine's accident, wondering, too, II
she would call an angry halt to
the wedding plans and thus give her
another chance at Eric. But no hint
OF what she was thinking could be
observed on her carefully composed
face.
Evening star., 1940-02-16

II telephoned Mr.. Hardy" she
said after silent moment. ''fIe
said he'll be over some time this
morning."
Mrs. Reardon clapped ler hands
excitedly. "Oh, I'm 50 anxious to
see Eric's face when he learns that
I am giving him the check for q
wedding present. Helen, are you
sure he doesn't suspect anything7"
Helen shook her head. Hes 50
excited about the marriage and the
plane trip he wouldn't even know
If the house was on fire."
(Copyright. 1910. BY william Newbauer)
TO be continuedl
Evening star., 1940-02-16

worthy Of her. She was, essentially,
q fair woman, and, since this was
so, Elaine was entitled to as sweet
letter as she could write. Her
promise to the girl had been that If
her final year at the FairvieN School
for Girls had proved her to be the
type Of young lady she wanted Eric
to marry she would withdraw her
objections to the match. Elaine
had passed the test, her conduct at
the school had been exemplary, her
scholastic achievements far above
normal. Indeed, everything about
the girl indicated she would become
q member Of the family of whom
all could be proud.
Evening star., 1940-02-16

As she signed the letter q shadow
passed over the paper and an an
noyed frown drifted across Mrs.
Reardon's aristocratic countenance.
She cleaned up and, observing her
companion secretary standing in re-
spectful silence few feet away, she
smiled. One must always smile at
servants.
I hope I haven't kept you watt
ing too long, Helen," she said gra-
ciously. became so engrossed In
this letter that I wasn't aware of
your presence"
"Oh, you didn't keep me waiting,
Mrs. Reardon. 1--WE been here only
q few seconds"
Evening star., 1940-02-16

critically through those portions Of
the letter she had already written
and as she read thin lips formed
an equally thin smile. The letter
was gooc she was expressing her
self well, indeed; Elaine sl1old prove
most grateful. It wasn't every day
that q woman Of her social position
wrote such lovely letter to a former
waitress. But then, she thought,
the smile fading from her lips, it
wasn't every day that q woman of
her position had to write such
letter.
The thought distressed her, but
after considering it for a brief in
slant she discarded it as being un-
Evening star., 1940-02-16
OF Hearts
And Song
Continued From Page c-4)

get mixed up in any trouble now.
She least of all. Mrs. Reardon had
long sought q chance to break up
her marriage to Eric, and a scam
dal such as this would serve her
purpose admirably.
She opened the door Of the car
as Tony and Clara assisted Betty
down the restaurant steps. Despite
Betty's struggles, it was but the
work Of a moment to get her onto
the seat. Painting, Elaine slipped
into the rear of the car with Clara.
"All set?" Tony asked, taking a
final look around. He smiled at
Elaine. Nothing to worry about
now"
Elaine Tries to Smile.
"Sure, everything will be fine,"
Clara added, realizing what scan
dal would mean. You didn't touch
a drop. so even If we are caught
they can't say much to you"
Aware they were both trying to
cheer her up, Elaine forced smile
to her lips as the car sped down the
road.
Il wanna drive!" Betty suddenly
came to life on the front seat. She
reached over Tony's arms and
grasped the steering wheel. I wanna
drive!"
Elaine sprang from the seat to
Tony's aid as the car lurched over
towards the middle of the road,
Let go!" she commanded sharp
ly, tugging futilely at Betty's arm,
trying to break her grip on the
wheel. Betty only laughed and
clung more tightly. The car was zig
tagging all over the road now as
Tony reached out to help Elaine,
but even as he did so they struck a
bump in the road and Elaine fell
back on the seat.
Tony, stop the carl" Clara
1eaped from the seat to aid him,
From her position on the seat
Elaine could see the fear suddenly
mount to her roommate's eyes. Her
body turned cold as she half re-
gained her feet and looked out the
window. There, speeding towards
them from out dark intersection,
was huge truck. Tony was bat
tling desperately with Betty now,
trying to pull the brake. But even
as his hand moved towards it
Elaine knew that he would be too
late.
Betty Screams.
A horrible scream tore from Bet
tvs throat as the truck smashed
into the sedan and hurled it to the
side OF the road. The impact sent
Elaine to the floor, and she felt
sudden pain slash across her back
Betty was screaming now, louder
than ever. She must be hurt
badly hurt. Through a haze of pain
Elaine tried to arise, tried desper-
ately to go to Betty's assistance.
And then, even as she moved, she
could feel herself sink back to the
hoor, orange and red lights bursting
IN her aching head. She must get
up-betty needed her-she must. :.
@AAAAS w GA bu1 UOll WdS
scious when the truck driver and
his Mortified helper forced the car
door open and dragged the moaning
Betty from the seat.
4 X y
1t pleased Mrs. Eric Montague
Reardon to breakfast leisurely at
3 o'clock in her garden hecauso
there was something so definitely
aristocratic in this practice. But on
this particular lovely June morning
she hastened through her orange
juice, coffee and minute squares
OF toast. She placed her coffee cup
gently upon its saucer and turned
to the letter she was writing Elaine.
Pleased With Letter.
A prim woman of SO, of handsome,
aristocratic visage, with silvery hair
cleaning in the sun, she skinned
Evening star., 1940-02-16
Uses Foul -Tuctics

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. R.-Coach
Nal Eiken Of the Kirksville Teach
ers reports that fouhng has been
less frequent on the cage squad
since he inaugurated q rule that q
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-06-15
Ho,c To Be Popular and
Stay That " az
Goleatner Ditkerscn

younger often worried eher or not IS
o o little things that make big difference
take preferred IL the street is rough or DARK
and wearing shoes which make walking preca
for her
boy must always place the sr elbow assist
her
II YOU are extended receiving invitation you
should show appreciation by return favorane
the ladies II he is heavy drnSer
O work.
make another you uncomfortable by towering
else his vicinity marks you
as extremely public place designed Tor private COM
munications
A yourself unpopular is TO break promises
VIII they unimportant
Intelligent girls ask for luxuries OF gent such as let's
take about chicken
ut left the dinner table want This
will have nothing Let the boy speak
his poketbook
YOU don't This will save embarrassing
appear the public there's nothing 10 lose
smile will emile with you