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Evening star., 1945-02-25
The Innovotor
By John Brett Robey. IL
bleddy DOran: $2.75.J


Reviewed by
MSGR. JOHN K. CARTWRIGHT,
Pastor, Immulate Conception
Catholic Church.
This Is a fictionalized account Of
the events in that week In Jerusa-
lem which eliminated in the trial
and death of the Messiah. The
author concentrates upon the ac-
tivities of the Messiah's enemies
during that week. Historical char
acters, like the high priests Annas
and Caiaphas, and imaginary men,
bers of the great council Of the San
hedrim move in the currents and
countercurrents which lead up to
the closing scene of the novel in the
trial before the Sanhedrim of
Thursday night.
The book will Immediately suggest
comparison with two recent sue
cesses. 1t does not have the senti-
mental appeal of THE Robe" but
it is written much more intelligently.
1t lacks the historical and archie
illogical learning of The Nazarene, :"
but, on the other hand, it escapes
the reproach of q too devious use
Of learning.
Characters Well Drawn.
The story told Is somewhat lack
ing in eventfulness and in excite
ment. However there Is q real feel
ing for character. The personali-
ties of Annas, Nathan, Hayyim and
others are we'll realized and con-
trasted. One feels that, in a setting
more familiar the author Is capable
of an even more impressive novel.
Mr. Robey shares characteristic
which is very pervasive of present
literature of many kinds. He brings
into the past the political self
consciousness Of the present. For a
great part of the novels length the
suggestion is maintained that the
MeSsiah's message was somehow OF
economic significance. The author
does not say this and in the last
scene he gets the conflict back,
where it really belongs, in the sphere
of religion. But through most of
the book the characters analyze the
situation as If they were all well
versed in the Encyclopedia of the
Social Sciences. This adds to the
false perspective q tone Of anach-
ronism.
Perhaps in his concluding pages
the writer wished to sharpen our
focus. The story of the trial ends
IN with the solemn charge Of
Caiaphas and the great avowal Of
the Sonship of God. This was the
essence Of the matter and SO the
reader is left with the proper view
which others have so misconstrued.
The general feeling Of the story
Is respectful without being pietistic
Allowing for the structures made
above, the story might be considered
informative as well as interesting.
Evening star., 1945-02-25
Black Widow, Americas S
Most Poisonous Spider
By Raymond w. Thorp and
Weldon d. WOodson. (Chdpel
Hill. $3.)
Reviewed by w. E. DOVE,
Bureau OF Entomology, U. S.

Hill: $3.)
Reviewed by w. E. DOVE,
Bureau OF Entomology, U. S.
Department OF Agriculture.
Folklore and legends about spiders
opens this interesting and informa-
tive book which closes with table
showing that 1921 cases have been
reported from 1925 to 1943 in 80
States resulting In the death of SIS
persons in II States. 1t acquaints
the reader with different species
of spiders that are commonly en-
countered in this country and in
the rest of the world and dispels
popular ideas regarding the poi
sonous nature of tarantulas.
This account, together with cumu-
lative reports obtained from the
medical profession, suggests that
the Black Widow spider is Amer
ica's most poisonous. Subsequent
experiences reported in detail by
the authors upon the effect of the
bites on man and animals leave
no doubt in the minds of the read
ers regarding this fact. 1t is COM
forting to learn that certain treat
ments or the use of an antivenim
can be used for relief of injuries
that result from the bites.
Studies made by the authors and
others on this guerrilla warrior per-
nit us to understand its habits,
how to recognize it, how the seeing
and biting mechanism function in
relation to the severity of the bites,
the life cycle, periods required for its
development and the difficulties en-
countered in control of the pest
by the use of insecticides. Finally
1t Is pointed out that we are de-
pendent upon insects that serve as
natural enemies Of this foe to con-
troll its numbers. The common dirt
dauber is a very important predator
of the Black Widow spider and
some parasites are also helpful in
controlling it.
The book should carry a stronger
caution against the indiscriminate
use of insecticides that may result
in destruction of insects that feed
upon or PARASITIC the Black Widow
spider and the destruction of bene-
fetal species of spiders. 1t is a
fascinating account and will serve
a most useful purpose.
Evening star., 1945-02-25
Review
Continued From Page CID

tics. Those on Corregidor sealed ir
tunnels. Japs lose Is ships, includ-
ing 3 warships, to American subma-
rines. Macarthur sets Jap Luzon
losses at $4,000, American at 1929
of whom 2,676 were killed.
Thursday: Yanks smash counter
attacks. Third Division of Marines
landed. Corregidor cleared of Japs
who set OIL underground ammuni-
ton dump in mass suicide. Yanks
gain in Manila. American Sd gains
5 miles, crosses Saar River and cap
lures 80 towns near Trier, center of
resistance of entire mid-Rhine area
American 7th takes Forbach. Ger
man defenses In Saar-Moselle tri-
angle disintegrating. Reds 80 miles
from Danzig; move slowly forward
along entire front. Nazi communi-
cation hubs blasted by 1900 United
States planes. American casualties
pass 100000.
Friday: Main Allied drive opens in
west. Tanks and infantry cross
Roer, 70 miles from Cologne. Ad-
vance on 35-mile front from Roer-
mond to Dueren. Third Army
crosses Saar at third point. Stain
declares Reds poised for final
blow; places Nazi losses
in winter offensive in east at 1,15O,-
900 killed or captured. Twenty
more strategic centers smashed by
Allied planes. Marines reach top of
Mount Surabachi, Two Jima volcano.
Losses now set at GA killed, $50
missing, 1854 wounded. Capul,
small island off tip of Luzon, seized.
Saturday: Americans drive for
ward on wide front to draw within
10 miles of Cologne. Seventeen
towns liberated. Yanks at points IL
miles from Muenchen Gladbach and
"a miles from Duesburg. Six thinly
spread Nazi divisions on Roer line
face 10 Anglo-American divisions
Third Army frees Is towns. Reds
clear supply lines for grand assault
Hundreds Of planes smash German
rail networks. Two Jima crisis passed
as Marines gain steadily. Last of
Japs being cleaned out of Intra-
muros, Manila walled city. Singa-
pore raided by B-29's..
Evening star., 1945-02-25
Among
the Authors
By Carolyn Cogeins.

Earl Wilson, who wrote Il Am
Gazing into My 8-Bal," hasn't
even seen one for long time but
has gazed at plenty of
screw-balls. He has written this
book about them much in the style
of his syndicated column where
after giving cafe celebrities swats
where they will do the most good
he signs himself Saloon Editor"
Wilson is a big man, whose dark
hair and eyes accentuate q pale
face. His face is unsmiling and un-
impressed. But his reactions to big
shots are as fresh as If he were
still the boy from Rockford. Ill, on
his first trip to the big city. His
beautiful wife-whom he calls
B. w. for short-goes with him on
the nightly club rounds. That he
is not disillusioned, as reporters OF
night spots often are, is probably
due to the unpretentious affection
ate home life afforded by B. W..
their son "Slugger" and a devoted
mother-in-law. 1t is the perfect
contrast for the artificial existence
required by his job.
X X 4
Hilda Lawrence has lived all
her life in the same home in
Baltimore where she was born
except for a few years of radio work
in New York. She is slight, blond,
stylish women whose soft voice car
ries on a caustic, witty comment
about herself or whatever you want
to talk about. "A Time to Die" is
her second mystery, and already she
is half finished with another.
She began writing in the first place
because she was angry at her FAM
lily, who had talked her into staying
home from a relatives wedding to
mind the children while they at
tended and at the library because
they didn't have mystery to tide
her through the lonely vigil.
4 4 X 4
Talking shop the other day, a
publisher was describing an edi-
torial conference. The editors were
trying to get title for new novel
and were playing with some similar
to former successful books. Moth
ing brilliant came Of this, and
the boss was disguised with their
lack of originality. Finally he ex-
ploded with-"All right, let's name
it Bad Girl Out on the Western
Front for Three Weeks Love YOU
Evening star., 1945-02-25
Lower Than AnqeIs
By Walter Karig. (Farrar &
Rhiuehdrt.. S2.75J

Had this novel come out in the
time when H. L. Mencken's "Preju-
dices" was determining the color of
American letters, it probably would
have been hailed as a masterpiece.
Today it only makes one remember.
1t is one of those ruthless things
which has for its purpose to expose
the morals and manners of a be-
nighted class. 1t does very well,
but unfortunately for its effect, the
class which it sets out to annihilate
is one which there is no closed IL
terary season, the petty bourge-
oisie Some novelist would have a
fine fitld in presenting favorable
picture of its beleagured members.
But Walter Karig is strictly ira
ditional. His method is to take the
life of a small businessman from in
fancy to death. Marvin Lang, the
hero, is the son of a Staten Island
delicatessen keeper who attains his
dream when he inherits his mothers
Evening star., 1945-02-25
New Narrative of Yorktown Campaign
Offers Vivid Revolutionary Detail

2, 1780, to the departure in January,
1888. It's charming character comes
from the fact that much of it Is
drawn from the journals which, in
typical 18th century style, the young
gentlemen officers duly kept. Among
these earnest diarists there were
Though to our shame few of us
know it, some of the future illus
trious names of France-Saint-
Simon the philosopher, Berthier the
future chief of Napoleon's staff, de
DamaS and Fersen, who planned the
flight Of the French royal family;
de ChaStelluX, who wrote an excel
lent account of our country and
won such admiration from Wash
ington that the latter, in his fare
well letter to him, displayed an emo
ton quite unlike his usual impas-
sivity. The comments of these
courtly visitors on our society are
both refreshing and informative.
Our French Allies.
The dominant impression of the
book, however, is that OF the excel
lent feeling which existed between
our people and the foreign allies.
The correctness of Rochambeau's
gesture in refusing Corvallis sword
when the disgruntled British lieu
tenant offered it to him instead of
Washington, was only the climax
of long series of happenings in
which the French conducted them
selves with graceful propriety. At
least, that is what the records of
the officers on both sides show us.
1t is regrettable, of course, that
the private soldiers have left no
diaries describing their feelings at
being sent to fight in an alien land.
Mr. Bonsal makes only one signifi-
cant reference to the CTS of that
period. He tells us that, when the
return was being prepared, the en-
listed men deserted in numbers
They had tasted liberty and they
liked it.
The book Is commended most
Evening star., 1945-02-25
State Department Cat
By Mary Plum. Doubleday.
DOrGn & Co.. $2.)
Reviewed by

RICHARD D. MONTGOMERY.
When George Stair took the State
Department examination without
too much success he never expected
the series of events which took him
on chase all over the City of
Washington. But-he had petted
Trouble. the State Department cat,
and Trouble had never brought good
luck. Alternately aided and har-
ried by an assortment of Nazis, Lat
in American revolutionists, State
Department renegades, Washington
"caye dwellers" and beautiful red
head with freckles on the bridge
of her nose, George is in and out of
embassies, Georgetown mansions
and hotels. He solves all problems,
including his own, and gets the girl
with freckles, so-was it Trouble?
Miss Plum is faithful to Wash
ington with one exception. The bison
of the Que Street Bridge are OF
bronze. not stone.
Evening star., 1945-02-25
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the head. The
purpose of VOL
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countrymen re-
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the major prob
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and e v n on
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times" " This Is
Evening star., 1945-02-25

factories and otherwise thwart the
Nazi enemy. At the end all of the
group have fallen in the fray ex-
cept hero and heroine, who then
decide to get married. The tale is
full Of suspense and hilarity and
really Is one of those things which
you will not put down unfinished.
Evening star., 1945-02-25
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Strangers Should Not
Whisper
heartily.

By Jan-Albert Goris. (Fischer,;
$275.)
Here is collection of the editorial
writings originally published in News
From Belgium, the official organ of
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Evening star., 1945-02-25
Shape of Dunqer

By AIel Kielland. Translated
from the S1Dedish tert and
Norwegian manuscript by Car
olyn Hannay. little Bro,Dn::
$780,
There would seem to be a question
of taste involved in writing straight
commercial romances and thrillers
about the misery of Europe while
the misery still continues. But If
you can overlook that point you will
enjoy this fast-paced tale Of love
on the underground Of Norway. 1t
does not pretend to be anything
but lively story, but it succeeds
In being that.
Written in q wise-cracking style
which survives translation perfectly,
1t tells of the adventures of q rich
young idler of Oslo who gets into
the underground by chance, falls in
love with a beautiful girl in the
movement and stays for his hearts
sake. He and his friends help ref
usees to cross the frontier, blow up
Evening star., 1945-02-25
Solution in Asia

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Surveying the political situation
In Asia, Owen Lattimore, who has
spent many years of his life study
ing and writing of Far Eastern af-
fairs, brings America the message
that we must now-immediately-
establish our postwar Asian policy.
IN most parts of the world he
says, "a cooling off period is foolish.
In Asia it is an invitation to dis
aster." AS to what that policy
should be, however, he, like so many
writer's on the postwar world, deals
to a considerable extent in gen.
eralities.
He says that we must coordinate
our policy with that OF Britain,
Russia and France, that there must
be an end to the system OF every
occidental nation going its own gait
in the orient. We must see to It,
through the future United Nations
organization, that colonial posses
sions are set free as quickly as they
manifest capacity for freedom. We
must not allow ourselves to be
drawn into the position of special
champion or underwater of China,
but must include Britain, France
and Russia in plans for China's
political and economic integration.
Asian questions must be handled
through the United Nations or
ganization, making it plain that no
one power exercises undue control.
Future of Japan.
As for Japan, there must be an
end of the imperial government,
punishment of war criminals and
the institution of a republic. Mr..
baltimore believes that there is a
large body of republican sympathy
in Nippon, reminds his readers that
the country has the largest lterate
electorate in Asia and considers that
republican government would have
a good chance to succeed with it
If the Emperor and all male heirs
to the throne were definitely re-
moved. He suggests interning in
China under supervision of a
United Nations commission.
His constantly repeated warning
is that among all Asiatic peoples at
present Russia is believed to be the
champion of the poor and oppressed.
Since poverty and oppression are
the rule with most of these peoples
they will naturally seek Russian
leadership if the other powers do
not demonstrate at once that the
old colonial system is at an end.
The book has a didactic and i'm
patient tone and Mr.. baltimore does
not spare our officials blame for
past shortcomings.
Evening star., 1945-02-25
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SUDS CRACK ss~
 LOS ANGELES
 WIN STREAK
Beavers 0ut- Senators 10 Gain Firmer Hold
 on First Place
suDs CRACK ..oo ETAol MN


 By Associated Press
 Portland yesterday took free hitting. II to 6 decision from Sac ramento to remain firmly atop the Coast League dings. The Beavers combed four Solon fingers for IA hits, while Sacramento was making five hits good for six runs as the Beavers weakened defen- sively.
 Seattle broke back into second place. tied with Los Angeles, by downing the Angels, to 5, to break off the Angel win streak at four games. The Rainiers were out hit, 13 to 9, but got their blows when they counted. Rainier pitcher Glenn Elliott was continually in hot water, but went the route.
 Oaklsrd defeated Hollywood, 9 to 8, checking a determined Star rally in the ninth. The victory gave the Oaks a 80 series lead. San Diego made it three -in-a-row over San. Francisco, defeating the Seals, 2 to 0. Pitcher Vallie Eaves Wen his own game with a two-run double in the eighth inning
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-07
(RANST0N RITES TO , BE HELD IN HAINES

The remains of Mrs. Louise Cran- stof, ST. of Haines, who died April An9 the Government Hospital will be sent to Haines on the next mail boat for burial, the Charles w. Car terl Mortuary announced today.
 She is survived by daughter in Hatnes, Mrs. Esther Hotch, and two brothers, supposed to be in Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-07
NELSON HOLDS 6-STR0kE LEAD
 AT MID-P0INT
Byrd Turns in Best Second Round Score of A.
 lantd Journey

ATLANTA, Ga. April 7.-"Lord Byron" Nelson took a six-stroke lead on the field in the second round of the $l0,000 Iron Lung Golf Tourna- ment here. Yesterday he added a par 69 to his opening GA.
 Sam Byrd, Detroit, slipped into second place with the best round of the day, four -under-par 65, which gave him a 139 total.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-07
WIND
 UP EvEN-5TEvEN {
 WITH TRAINEE5

NORFOLK, Va, April 7.-In a battle of homers, the Washington Senators ended up in a ten-inning tie here yesterday with the ball team representing the Norfolk Naval Training Station. The final score was g to g. The Senators cracked out three circuit clouts and the Sail ors two.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-07
5TRAIGHT5 AND lOkER5 WINNERS
 IN ALLEY GAMES
Absentee Bowler Renning Makes One of Four
 High 1allies

The Friday Night Mixed League played their third series of games on the Elks' alleys last night at 8 o'clock with the Straigths beating the Aces, 2059 to 1882 and the Jokers winning from the Flusi1es, 202l to 1884.
 High bowler for the Aces was Henning with score of 504; highest for the Straights was Lavenik, 568 points; Flushes, Holmquist, 547; Jokers, Simmons, 520
 Complete scores follow: 70
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-07
JANIR0 DRApES
 Tk0 ON zAvALA

NEW YORK, April 2. Tony Janiro, Youngstown, Ohio, light weight, dubbed a New Canzoneri," !" scored a fourth-round technical knockout here last night over Hum berto Zavala. It was Janiro's 36th victory in 37 professional starts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-07
NOTICE

Dr. R. N Hester. M. D., Eye, Ear,
 Nose & Throat Specialist of Ket-
 chikan, is now at the Juneau Medical and Surgical Clinic for few days ioI examination of eyes and fitting of glasses. Appoint
 ments can be made by calling Clinic. Patients fitted on former visits will please call for appoint mept if any adjustment is neces- sary. fAdv.)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-07
5WEDE5 MAY REMAIN FOR
 PENN RELAYS

NEW YORK. April 2. -- Haakon Lidman, Swedish hurdler who is making a running visit to the United States, Is to remain in this country until after he makes an appearance in the Penn Relays, Gundar Hagg, his coi,ntrvnn,, e-d erstwhile world record holder for the mile, is seeking permission to do the same, it became known today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-07
RED 50x SHOW
 HOT BATS IN
 R0UT OF TANKS

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., April 2. The Boston Red Sox got in almost a weeks hitting practice here yes- terday as they battered out 13 to z verdict over the New York Yankees. The winners collected IS hits.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-07
GAMES FRIDAY

San Diego, 2; San Francisco, O. Oakland, 9; Hollywood, 8. Portland, II; Sacramento, 6. Seattle, 8; Los Angeles, 5.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-07

FOR SALE-Electric roaster, coil spring, bedstead and mattress Phone Red 495.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-07

FOR SALE OR TRADE Soda ~ fountain, pool table, booths, back bar, pipes dies. hot water tank, sink, radios, gas. and electric motors, guns, watches, several electrical household appliances, portable typewriter, binoculars, and all kinds of used furniture, Douglas Trading Post, phone 25. F. o. Box 1237, Douglas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-07

MED Duo-therm with fan, $50.00; large sun flame oil heater, $75.00 Phone 282 Douglas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-07
MISCELLANEOUS

The American Indian maid used thd crimson juice of blood root stalk for rouge.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-07

ONE S-4 TYPE sun lamp. like new,
 $50 Write Empire c 540l.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-07

WANTED - A washing machine. Call Black 705.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-07
WANT ADS
WANTED

WANTED-Dry goods clerk, either
 sex, for Nome. Please apply room 405, Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-04-07
FOR SALE

COLLAPSIBLE baby buggy, SIC 270 s. Franklin St. Phone Black 290.
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Total --.-,...-,. 664 TIT 640-202l Average; did not bowl.
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