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Evening star., 1953-09-27
The Lady Of Arlington
BY Harnett T. Kane. Doubleday: $780,
Reviewed by Mary Pointer

continually in pain and finally
confined her to a wheel chair,
Mary Lee was by her huS-
bands side whenever events
and the care of their seven
children permitted her to be
in st. Louis, when Lee, as a
young lieutenant in the engi-
neers, directed the work which
helped save the city from de-
struction by the Mississippi
River; in Brooklyn and New
York and. finally, in the bleak
year of 1861, when Lee turned
down Gen. Winfield Scott's
offer to head the Army of the
United States and decided in
stead to stand with his home
land and the South.
Mrs. Lee lost a daughter to
typhoid fever during the war,
had one son captured by the
Northern forces and another
missing behind their lines. She
saw the house on one of the
family plantations burned by
the Federals, and her beloved
Arlington House sold for taxes
by the Federal Government
and the land about it turned
into a national cemetery-but
she was waiting for Gen. Lee
when he came back from Ap-
pomatox to begin a new life
on the wreck of the old.
The book ends with the
Lees peaceful but hard-work-
ing days at Washington Col
lege, now Washington and
Lee University, where he was
president in his last years. 1t
is q moving story of a great
man and Of the woman who
rose to greatness with him
that Kane has told in his latest
biographical novel.
Evening star., 1953-09-27
Dead Man in the Silver Market
BY Aubrey Menen (Charles Scribner's Sons; $300J
Revewed hv Richard ErvkIund

dians cannot approach within
20 feet of its members. His
mother. was Irish, descendent
of a long line of Jailed and
hung rebels. Mr.. Menen him
self was raised and educated
as an English gentleman.
Close enough to the English,
Irish and Indians to under
stand them. Mr.. Menen is dis
tant enough from all three to
see them effectively. His book
pokes holes in the completely
different. but always ridic-
ulous reasons each group pre-
sents as its claim to supe-
riority.
Evening star., 1953-09-27
AT News viii Be Found on
Page E-s
Banned Author
Now Translated
The Quest

BY Elisabeth Langgasser.
fAIfred A. Knopt;; $4J
Reviewed by Robert K. Welsh
This last novel by one Of
Germany's most forceful but
long forbidden" modern
writer's is her first to come to
the United States by transla-
ton, three years after her
death. The welcome opportu-
nifty for wider acquaintance
was delayed by Nazi suppress
sion, which, however, was fol-
lowed by seven books between
1916 and 1850.
Compelling, even when oc-
casionally confusing to the
American reader. "The Quest"
tells of seven persons brought
together in a common search
and the single but individually
complicated purpose of a pill
grimage. AS they leave the
ruins and rat holes of bombed
out Berlin each is stepped in
at least one of the deadly sins.
The geographic goal is a con-
vent in South Brandenberg.
The spiritual goal is redemp-
ton and regeneration. How
each approaches and reaches
his or her goal. often with
surprising turns and endingS,
makes a story marked more
for philosophical depth and
discussion than for highly
spectacular action.
The journey of the postwar
Argonauts covers far vaster
fields, longer roads and more
profound emotions and mysti-
cal qualities than the way
farers themselves suspect. The
quest Is for nothing less than
the meaning of life itself-and
the thought of something after
death.
Evening star., 1953-09-27

sentative and have been
widely admired. Mr.. Maugh-
am feels, as many have,
that Kipling excelled in the
short story. He is not con-
cerned with the verse.
We have in this book most
of Kiphng'S more famous
stories, including Without
Benefit of Clergy" which Mr..
Vaughan would pick if he had
to name a single story for an
anthology. There is The
Brushwood Boy" which Mr..
Vaughan does not particularly
care for but has included be-
cause it has been so much be-
loved. Others are such noted
tales as The Man Who Would
Be King" The Tomb of His
Ancestors" and THE Village
That Voted the Earth Was
Flat" There are some others
that are not so well known but
should be, including the ma
eabre "At the End Of the Pass
Evening star., 1953-09-27
doubleday; $3.95.)

(DOu0ted1y; $3.50
age" and the tender They"
Mr.. Vaughan feels that
Kipling's finest stories were
those of India. His introduce
ton is not without critical dis
elimination. but he ends by
calling Kipling England's
greatest short-story writer.
This probably will set off the
anti-Kipling crowd, though it
has been less articulate with
the mellowing years, which
should be increasingly on Kip
ling's side. &C. B. j.
Evening star., 1953-09-27

LONDON (By MaiD In
England now, the advance
orders are piling up for Sir
John Hunts account of the
ascent of Everest. The manu-
script was hotly bid for and
the lucky publishers, Hoddert
& Stoughton. are rushing the
book through press to meet
tremendous interest. much
whetted by a joint lecture tour
by Sir John, leader Of the ex-
pedition, and Sir Edmund Hill
larry, conqueror of the noun
tain.
Preview of the KinSey report
on American women caused as
much of a stir here as it did in
America. One headline in a
particularly excitable English
daily gave the impression that
outraged American womanhood
had risen up to drive DR.. Kin
Sey into the sea. A reading of
the fine print, however, showed
that all that had happened was
that the famed statistician had
gone on a vacation to Califor-
mia.
j. D. Scott, the novelist (his
new book. THE End of an Old
Song" will be published early
next year.. who has recently
become literary editor of the
Spectator, told me that the
hostility built up by DR.. Kin
sey's previous report on Ameri-
can men will greet publication
of the new book. The general
attitude taken in Britain, he
says, is I'VE don't believe it
and even if it is true, we don't
want to know it,
Monserrot and Patton on Ice
Press reception to two Gag
erly awaited novels that were
also recently published in
America has been cool in the
extreme. Both Alan Paton's
TOO Late the Phalarope" and
Nicholas Monserrat's THE
Story of Esther Costello" en-
joyed great prepublication
prestige because of Cry, the
Beloved Country" and THE
Cruel Sea-" respectively; but
they both were judged short of
the previous mark. Mr.. Patton
made a hurried. unheralded
business trip to England from
his South African home early
in September.
American readers who see
garlanding quotes from Eng
lish reviewers on English i'm
ports might well have the i'm
preston that critics here are
rather easily pleased or at least
not above a bit of back-scratch-
ing. Lately, it seems they are
taking a sterner line. Rosa
mond Lehmann's new novel,
"The Echoing Grove" was
raked over the Goals, some
thing that apparently does not
usually happen to the works of
the author of Dusty Answer"
Miss Lehman, wonderfully
beautiful lady, sister of John
Lehman, a noted critic and
wife of artist Wogan Phillips,
enjoys the position of petted
Evening star., 1953-09-27
The Devils Laughter
BY Frank Yerby. (Dial Press,
Inc.: $500
Reviewed by John Rosson

AItC., p0'VU'J
Reviewed by John Rosson
Mr.. Yerby's fans-garnered
seven years ago by THE Foxes
of Harrow" and kept in the
fold with book year ever
since-will find little reason to
desert him after this latest
effort. '"The DEVILS Laughter"
It's more of the same in a diff
ferent locale.
With swashbucklers still his
dish, Mr.. Yerby this time car
ries the reader at a fast pace
through the bloody and gaudy
days of the French Revolution.
The Devil" (because he
laughs like one) is hero Jean
Paul Marin, a member of the
bourgeo;sie whose sole ambi-
ton is to help set free all
French peasants by overthrow
ing the Noblesse-personified
by Marin's brother-in-law, a
knave if there ever was one.
The struggle notwithstand-
ing, M. Marin somehow finds
time to go through three tor
rid love affairs, several years in
prison and take part in the
conquest of the Bastille.
Evening star., 1953-09-27

Viking; $685.
Some of uS-and perhaps
there are a good many of us
feel that Steinbeck has put
his best work into his shorter
novels. I would add. with the
possible exception of THE
Grapes of Wrath"
This book, with six complete
novels. is a natural. The stories
run across the emotional key
board from the dramatic and
the poignant to the comic.
Where, within its space and
scope, is a more pathetic story
than Lennie's in "Of Mice and
Men?" Where keener comic
pieces than "Tortilla Flat" and
"Cannery Row? There is,
too, the beautifully told Mex
ican legend, THE Pearl" The
others are the wartime novel
of Norway, THE Moon Is
Down." and the early novel,
THE Red Pony"
Joseph Henry Jackson con-
tributes an appreciative fore
word. &C. B. j.
Evening star., 1953-09-27

Wlu6 audi
ence v e ry
happy. In
deed Wash
i n gtonians
and visitors
to the city
who h have e
seen the il
1 u III I1ldG6Q
A rli ngton
H o u S e
commonly
called h e
LIE e M a n
S on a t
night as it
Evening star., 1953-09-27

this form is
INTEREST," n 6
and signih-
C a n t. Mr..
M a u g ham
explains, in
a n intro
d u c t ion,
that he has
nOG CHOSEN
entirely the
Kipling sto-
rieS he likes
most. b u t
several be-.
cause they
Evening star., 1953-09-27

OF 536 over
sized, close
p r i n t e d
pages.
Ch ic a 60
born Augie
March grows
UP in pow
erty drama
IlACO NY GilS
d e pr esSion
Of the '30S.
B u t he
an d his
brother ST.
mon a n d
49, Ae
Evening star., 1953-09-27
The Man in Leather
Breeches

BY Vernon Noble. (The Philo-
Sophical Library; $6.)
Reviewed by Clyde A. Miner
A new portrait of the found
er and inspired leader of the
Society of Friends is pre-
sented by Vernon Noble in
THE Man in Leather Breeches.
This biography. written with
the skill and from the view
point of a modern journalist,
incisively and objectively ana
lyzeS Fox as man, his place
in the 18th century. and his
permanent contribution.
In the framework of turbu-
lent 18th century England,
described colorfully and factu-
ally, the author develops an
understanding and evaluation
of Fox by contrasting him
with certain lesser reli-
gious and political leaders
Of his day and through de-
tailed comparison with the
rulers of England whom he
encount tered - Cromwell.
Charles II, James II-and with
other leaders of his emerging
religious fellowship - James
Nayler, William Penn, Robert
Barclay.
After careful evaluation of
the harshest criticisms and
multifarious condemnations of
Fox. especially in pamphlets,
and after careful screening of
the adulatory and affection
ate statements of his follow
erS, Noble concludes that Fox
was the most remarkable re-
ligiouS leader of the 18th
century. Mr.. Noble agrees with
Trevelyan that England may
we'll be proud of having
produced Fox and perpetuated
the Quakers, saying, Fox pro
mulgated an idea and an ideal
and established a society, or
fellowship, which outlived ig-
nominy to become respected
throughout the world; and he
was one of the greatest fight
ers in the struggle for reli-
giouS freedom.
Evening star., 1953-09-27
Mouqhom's Choice of KipIing's Best

Edited by w. Somerset Maugha
Since Somerset Vaughan is
a highly skilled Short-story
writer, his selection of the best
examples of Kipling's art in
Evening star., 1953-09-27

In 1.-THE Lady of Arlington"
Harnett T. Kane has produced
another piece of biographical
fiction that should make his
Evening star., 1953-09-27
BY Saul Below. Viking; $780,

Mr.. Below, who made a
minor reputation with two
slim, original novels, brings
out a magnum opus consisting
Evening star., 1953-09-27

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Evening star., 1953-09-27
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Evening star., 1953-09-27
Books in Review
A Devastating Study Of frustrated
Citizens in Wor-Rovished Spain
The Hive

BY Camilo Jose Cela Translated from Spanish by
Cohen. (Farrar, Straus Young; $780,
Reviewed BY Carter Brooke Jones
Evening star., 1953-09-27

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The frontiersman., 1953-08-27
Celebration 10 Draw Scattered GoIonists Back 10 Valley

Several direct replies to invi- tations to attend the first reunion of original colonists at the Colony Day celebrations to be held Sep tember 6, on the second day of the Matanuska Valley Fair have been received according to Pat Hemmer, chairman.
 Many pictures have been re- ceived, he said, and will be on display, under glass, during the celebration, along with a replica of the original tent homes" of the early colonists. The tent will be complete with the type fur nishings used at that time. Cots will be set up and Mrs. Neil Mil Ter, colony secretary, will exhibit complete minutes from the or ganization of the colony. There will also be pictures and clipp- ings from old newspapers, includ- ing pictures of the first houses in the colony.
 Several agencies have indicated their intention to contribute to- ward making this Colony Day" big success. There will be prizes for the largest family in at tendance, the oldest couple and the youngest child. The Alaska Rural Rehabilitation Cooperation and other groups have signified their intentions of assisting, Hemmer said.
 Registration will take place at the headquarters tent, not only for the original colonists and their families but also for those visiting the exhibit. The display will be of interest not only to the colonists themselves Hemmer said, but also to those who have wondered how things were done back in 1885
 One of the highlights of the re- union will be the re-enacting of the corner stone laying at the Palmer school and the re-actlng of the original drawing for col ony tracts. The history of the original colonists is buried in a monument in the front of the present Palmer school, where ceremonies will take place in charge of Don Irwin, who con ducted the original drawings. Rev. Bert Bingle has indicated he will be present for the cele' bration and is expected to take part in the many planned actlv- ities.
The frontiersman., 1953-08-27
Jim Wilson Reports on Convention and Tour

Territorial Commissioner of Agriculture Jim Wilson returned to his office in Palmer Monday, following his attendance at the conference of Western States Commissioners of Agriculture held at Macks Inn, Idaho and a visiting tour that took him to many other areas.
 Upon his return Wilson said that the conference discussion of state problems and problems of state and national regulations did not much affect our agricul- tural situation inasmuch as we are importers of nearly all com- modities. However, he said, the greatest value he received from the session was from informal discussions with various men. He was particularly interested in their state programs on Brucel- losis and weed control and in learning what type marketing problems and programs were be- in worked on.
 Wilson visited the Idaho Falls farming area and the Federal Land Bank and Farm Credit Ad- ministration offices in the city and equipment companie, experiment station at Aberdeen, Idaho. While there he reported seeing several new varieties of potatoes that might be of promise here in the valley which he will discuss with local experiment station personnel.
 While in Pocatello, Wilson was able to visit the farming area and stated upon his return that he believes the local potato farm CTS and associations are as for ward in cultural practices and equipment developments as those in the great potato region of Ida ho. Farmers there, he said, are
 Continued on page 3
The frontiersman., 1953-08-27
TWO MORE QUALIFY IN QUEEN CONTEST

Grace McGiboney and Leona Lucas, valley queen contestants, qualified for final judging this week when they turned in the required 250 ticket sales. Miss McGiboney is being sponsored by the Matanuska Hotel and Sham rock Lounge and Miss Lucas by the Palmer Elks lodge.
 Three contestants have now qualified, Mary Louise Moore, Matanuska Airmens association candidate having qualified a week ago. These girls, along with additional candidates who are expected to qualify before Sep tember 5, will be honored at the Coronation Ball to be held in the Palmer school gymnasium Saturday evening, September 5. Also present at the ball will be the Panama Valley queen, Miss Ann Koonz, her princess, Miss Connie Miller and their escorts. These girls were elected to their stations at the annual Panama Valley fair held August 20, 21, 22 and g and will be guests of the local Fair association during their visit September 5, 6 and '.
The frontiersman., 1953-08-27
City Election
 Set for October 6

A notice of the general cleo ton to be held in the city of Palmer on Tuesday, October 6 is being published this week in The Frontiersman. In accordance with the laws of Alaska and the city election ordinance, the cleo tion will be held on that date in the Coop Rec Hall from 800 am. to ZOO pm. for the purpose of electng a mayor for two year term; two councilmen for three year terms and one councilman for two year term, the latter fill the vacancy created by the resignation early this year of O. K. Kinkaid.
 The notice states that all per- sons who are qualified electors of the city of Palmer in accordance with the laws of Alaska and the ordinances of the city of Palmer shall be entitled to vote. Such voters must be citizens of the United States, twenty-one years Df age or over, bona fide resi- dents of the Territory of Alaska for period of more than one year and have resided in the City of Palmer for a period of one year or more. This is the first
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The frontiersman., 1953-08-27
FRONTIER CAFE
 TO CHANGE HANDS

The sale of the Frontier Cafe, one of Palmer's oldest eating spots, was announced this week by MT. and Mrs. Howard Camp bell who with MT. and Mrs. E. M. Campbell of Salt Lake City made the purchase from Mrs. Maurine Barton.
 The elder Campbells are par ents of Howard Campbell and have been visiting in Palmer for about a week. They intend to make brief visit back to Utah to settle business interests there and upon their return will assist in the restaurant operations.
 The Howard Campbells are kell-known in the Valley. Eva has cooked in several eating es- tablishments in the area and is known for her good food. The couple have three children and make their home in Palmer.
The frontiersman., 1953-08-27
FIRE CHIEF REQUESTS HOME OWNERS
 CHECK CHIMNEYS

Fire Chief Ray Lancaster thls week requested home owners to check and clean chimney flues in anticipation of the colder weather coming soon. Especially those using oil," he emphasized.
 Dirty chimney flues have caused a large majority of win ter fires, he pointed out. Sparks flying from a clogged chimney this past year started what could have been disasterous fire in the business section. Clean them now, while the weather is good and while the roofs are clear of snow," Chief Lancaster urged.
The frontiersman., 1953-08-27
STREET CONDITIONS DISCUSSED AT
 COUNCIL MEETING

Ray Lancaster, city fire chief, appeared at the city council meet ing Tuesday night, August 9 and asked council members to re- quest the water system contractor to put gravel in front of the en- trance to the fire truck storage space. He reported that he was told the trucks would have to remain out of the garage only a matter of four or five hours but that they had been out for three days because he was afraid of
 getting them stuck in the mud. APW inspector, Ray Mathews said he thought it had been taken care of but would see that gravel was supplied so the trucks could be moved back to the garage
 Al King, who operates Palmer Automotive, asked council mem bers how much longer his place of business was going to be block ed off He told the members that the ditches were opened last Fri day and because they remained in that condition, he had lost his entire weekend trade in gaso- sales. The only way into the garage was through a field at the back of his place of business.
 In answer to MT. Kings report, Mathews said he realized he (King) and other business houses were inconvenienced. It is too bad the contractor was not able to complete laying the line on Valley and Colony streets on Saturday, to permit testing and backfilling on Sunday, he said, and reported the contractor had had some bad luck during that time when one of his employees proved inefficient. He told MT. King the contractor hoped to have the ditch filled Tuesday night.
 Mathews then told Mayor Hagen and council members he would like to discuss the charges of improper back filling with
 omeone with specific information on it. Council members cited spots in the city where detours are bad, where ditches are set ting and areas where ditches have been open for two or three weeks. In answer Mathews said it has not been possible to back fill the ten inch line because all ditches must remain open until water test can be made. Air tests on this size line are danger ous and I will not make them, he stated. Once the ten inch loop is completed, tests will be done and ditches will then be backfilled, he said.
The frontiersman., 1953-08-27
ROOFING COMPLETE ON NEW HOSPITAL

Visitors to the site of the new Valley Presbyterian Hospital will perhaps be amazed at the rapid advancement being made. Work men this week completed roof ing the entire structure and this morning started the placement of windows, which will be ther- mo-pane, throughout. Carpenters are busy in all wings, plumbers are installing pipes and rooms are beginning to take shape.
 Entering through the double door front entrance, the public health office will be at the immediate right. Located on the south side of the building. the space will have an album dance of light from large picture-tYpe windows. Visitors waiting room. the conference room and utility room follow in that order across the adjoining wall. Crossing the eight-foot corridor one finds what will be the business office and inc hos pital administrators office.
 The laboratory, x-ray room and dark room are in one group for fast and easy handling.
 The west wing will be de- voted 10 inc stainless steel. completely modern kitchen, complete with walk-in freezer and cooler. Steam tables. two electric stoves and an electric dish washer will all add 10 the efficiency of the kitchen work area. Dining rooms and lounge will face toward inc present hospital in this wing.
 The nurses station, located in the center of the hospital af- lords the nurse on duty a com plete view of the four corridors leading into the wings. The hos pital has been constructed on the new plan of the cross shaped building to facilitate and ease work.
 All corridors are of eight-foot width with rounded corners at intersections for easy handling of stretchers. The emergency room may be reached without going through the front en- trance. The emerencY entrance IS located toward the rear of the building with concrete en- trance ramp buili up 10 the door. The emergency room will be completely furnished for all type emergencies. including sur gerY and oxygen work.
 Contraction of the new hospital is being done by the C. R. Foss Company of Anchorage with Harold Moline as construction foreman.