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Evening star., 1933-09-02
British Ship Merger.
From the Providence Journal.

The reported imminent merging OF
the Cunard and White Star Lines of
the British merchant marine, forecast
IN dispatches from London on Thurs
day, Is a logical development of the most
severe competition in transatlantic
shipping services that have been wit
messed in this generation Following
the World War the Germans lost little
time in taking steps to recover their
share of the Atlantic business. But
their renewed competition was felt less
by the British lines than was the mod
ernization and expansion of the French
merchant marine.
Later, under Premier Mussolini's dy-
manic direction, the new Italian Atlantic
fleet appeared. It has brought formidable
competition that can be met only by
close cooperation of the various lines
that comprise the respective merchant
marine of other nations The British
lines have been the most backward of
all the European merchant fleets in
proceedings on this basis.
But apparently that is to be the case
no longer. The combined strength of
the Cunard and White Star services,
both physical and financial will doubt
less prove sufficient to match whatever
efforts the Italians. French and Ger
mans, respectively, can put forth in
the quest for transatlantic business.
Especially will this likely be true mas
much as the reported plans involve
financial assistance from the British
government. Provision, usoreover, is
being made for completion of the Gu
nard's $30,000,000 super liner upon
which work was suddenly suspended
months ago because Of the depression.
Strengthening the competitive abil-
ity Of the British in the transatlantic
field, however, serves to impress anew
the seriousness of the situation for all
the participants in the struggle for
business, particularly as long as the
depression lasts Ocean transportation
companies, in common with land trans
portation services, have suffered terri
bly, during this economic crisis. Ev-
dence accumulates that the passing of
the depression will not end their trou-
bles If the current competitive race
loses none of its present intensity. One
wonders what is to be the outcome of
this titanic contest for maritime su-
premacy, backed as it is not alone by
private capital, but also by the ex-
chequers of governments.
Evening star., 1933-09-02
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

The sad part Of 1t is that the onlook-
ers more often Join in than not
They, too may be ignorant, or silly
or unfair to others.
The laugh that comes from ignorance
Of course, Is always the loudest.
II the "wisecracker" can appeal To
others on topic about which they know
nothing. he Is almost sure to have them
with him. no matter what q Ounce his
observations prove him to those who dc
happen to know the particular subject
Just why mankind has gone of at
this tangent. Of haw-hawing at what ii
does not know, Is a study for the psy-
chologist. The laugh has always as
sailed knowledge. It still does It is
one Of the reasons why the earnest man
must be suspicious of 1t.
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Here Is q man who feels the urge to
take up the interesting hobby Of keep
Ing small tropical fishes in the home.
He rather fancies q pair Of "angel
fish," so called, to begin with.
He consults friend who has had ex-
perience with them.
Unfortunately he seeks his advice in
the presence Of others.
BE sure to keep the temperature OF
their water up to at least 10 degrees, at
all times, and preferably at "A degrees
or higher" says the friend.
"Haw, haw, haw," bursts out the man
seeking advice. DO you want me to
put sweaters on 'em? Haw! Haw! Haw!"
The crowd roars.
1t is a good "wisecrack," as such
.nings 60.
The mental picture of angel Zish
wearing little sweaters is not bad, but 1t
fn ha ho<l for b. GoI
cerned.
This gentleman, who would be an
aquarist. had never heard of keeping
fishes warm. Like so many persons, his
experience along such lines had been
solely with goldfishes, to which temper
ature is not SO vital.
Having now laughed the idea Of keep
ing tropical fishes warm out of court,
as he thought. he purchased himself a
pair, and pays no attention to temper
ature. All bunk he assures himself
The next morning he comes down to
f1nd his animals quite dead
The laugh of the crowd has rein
forced his own laugh. The fishes suf-
fer, he suffers.
But what suffers most, no doubt. is
the integrity Of the mind.
II you are determined to make a
poor joke at the expense of another
knowledge, you make it first at the
expense of the integrity of your own
mind.
Make no mistake about that. The
cause may be little, but the results
large.
Two men are talking about a sick
cat. the pet Of one. and about calling
the veterinarian. A third gentleman
who dislikes cats, comes along mo cat
Is worth spending dollar on" he COM
ments. He is ignorant of the fact that
1ully so per cent Of the modern city
veterinarians professional activities is
with house cats. the pets of those who
DO think that their friends are worth
spending money on. The attempt to
De funny" at another's expense. or at
the expense Of situation, never alters
facts-not even the fact that it may
show up the speaker.
Evening star., 1933-09-02
High Lights on the Wide World
Excerpts From Newspapers of Other Lands

The British government is responsible
for the protection Of Christian missions
in Egypt and at the same time has no
control over the behavior of non.
British subjects. fact which makes
ito position dificult, says the CORE
spondent. Hence the desirabiIity of
friendly discussions to put an end to
an anomalous situation
x
Halls British Bill
On WOmen's Nationality.
Cape Times. Cape Town-The British
nationality and status of aliens bill.
which passed its second reading in the
House Of Lords recently, will free British
women who marry nationals of scme
foreign countries from a very grave
injustice. 1t is the law of most coun-
tries that woman takes her nationality
from her husband. II British woma n,
1cr instance, marries an American
citizen she loses her British nationality.
being deemed to have assumed Amer
lcan nationality. Unfortunately. Amer
lea does not automatically recognize her
as an American citizen, and legally she
OF no country.
cussed at The Hague conference for
the modification of international law
IN 1880. The convention which re-
suited, while it did not represent a com
plete solution Of the problems of state
lessness and double nationality. went
quite long way to remove the most
hagrant anomalies, chief of which was
the status OF women married to foreign
erS
Evening star., 1933-09-02

Trying to be witty In conversation
imposes three risks.
First, one Is likely to be unfair. A
Second, or silly.
Third, one may show ones ignorance
too plainly.
A man ought to be sure he Is wit
before he attempts it.
For his own sake, as well as for that
of others, he ought to do little search
ing of his own mind FIRST.
4 y X
So much everyday conversation u
banal, largely on this account.
Many persons try so desperately to be
funny" that they offend in many ways
including the above three.
That no outward signs Of offcnse are
given merely show that the mechanism
Of defense is developed to the necessary
degree.
All persons, however. especially men
should realize that when they pose as
'wisecrackers" they often write them
selves down as an ass, as Shakespeare
put 1t.
Their desire to pose as funny men is
greater than their fear Of being re-
garded as ignorant.
Others will not accuse them of the
latter they know. out Of politeness
thus their precious faces" will be saved
Their fear of being regarded as dull
stuffy and the like is much the greater
They will hazard anything before
that dire fate. SO feared by our sophis-
ticated generation.
The great fear, then, is to be thought
dull.
The smart-alec is the man of the
hour.
This holds more or less true, despite
the plain fact that his day is numbered
The world is growing tired of his flip
approach, his lack of ordinary courtesy
He. in time, will be put in his place
but until then the thoughtful person
must put up with him.
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1t helps II one is able to regard him
as a sort Of Merry-Andrew a clown, an
educated mountebank, q civilized bump
kin
Then the serious person will not take
him too seriously.
No doubt II he were asked about 1t,
the modern Merry-Andrew would dis
claim any idea of fooling a soul.
He would say instantly that his only
desire was to have a good time, and
that he thought every one understood
him. that he should be accepted in the
spirit Of his remarks, and that really
his innocent prattle could harm no one
"
He would, indeed, protest too much.
The truth is that serious minded per-
sons know no other way of accepting
what Is said to them than seriously.
And such seriousness seems to be the
special butt of all clowns.
They fail to take into consideration
that the serious attitude, and the
"stu1ed-shirt" attitude, as some one has
said. are not the same.
They particularly like to poke fun, as
they say. at the person who accepts
what they say at its face value.
This gives them a great laugh. in
which they hope the audience will join.
Evening star., 1933-09-02

those chosen to administer the program.
Mr.. Gates apparently has not been able
to reconcile his own views regarding
policies and interpretations of the law
with those Of his chief, Gen. Hugh s.
johnson. Under such circumstances it
was inevitable that q change in the ad-
ministration personnel should occur.
Mr.. Gates has been represented as being
unwilling to 60 along with the N. r. A..
administration in its policies regarding
labor. These policies have appeared to
Mr.. Gates as too strongly fostering the
American horizontal trade union or
ganization. On the other hand, the
Labor Advisory Board of the N. r. A.
has been shooting at the administra-
ton, headed by Gen. johnson, on the
ground that it has not clamped down
sufficiently on employers in the interest
Of union labor. The board Is not salts
fed with the efficiency" and "iadi-
vidual merit" clauses Of the automobile
code now approved, nor with the open
shop" issue linked in with the steel.
coal and other industries.
The N. r. A. administration. under
attack by both opponents Of unior labor
and its supporters. must appeal to the
general public. 1t seems clear that the
course it is steering looks to fair treat
ment of both sides. The hope has been
that through the operation of the N
r. A. much of the strife which has
existed between organized labor and
capitalize heads of industries-would
pass And doubtless much Of this old
strife will pass.
The break in the N. r. A. admins
tration. caused by the resignation OF
MIR. Gates, will be remedied and the
work will 60 on.
Evening star., 1933-09-02
Extension of Forest Work
Credited to Wise Planning

ed, fed substantial food, put on a regu-
lar regime of hours-and they are fit
to pick up their lives again, stronger
morally and physically"
1T is doubtful if any expenditure for
relief from the Federal Treasury has
done so much good" in the opinion Of
the Chicago Tribune. which observes
that members of the Conservation Corps
have been put to useful work, conserv-
ing natural resources and natural beau
ties" and that the corps, when the
final accounting is made, will have
shown itself not only the most practical
Of all the relief agencies but also by
far the cheapest"
1T has been decided" according to the
Charlotte Observer that through the
Winter 450 of the 1,450 camps now in
existence will be moved into the Southern
areas, which means an increased popu-
lation for the camps in the mountain
regions of North Carolina, the Govern
nent having recently purchased several
forest areas for this purpose. The policy
mapped out for future operation Of
these camps is founded on the practical.
Members will be encouraged to seek out
side employment if they can obtain it
without diSplacing other workers If
return to the camps after having left
to seek outside employment they will
be permitted to do so. Any decrease in
the enrolment will be mada up by new
enlistments. This maintenance of the
corps will not involve any further ap-
preparations, it was said, as there are
funds available from the original allot-
ment of s10,000,000 for the camps to
insure their continuance for the next
six months"
Approval Of the rotation of workers
sno Of areas to be benefited is given by
the Oshkosh Daily Northwestern and the
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, while the
Lincoln State Journal commends the ex-
tension Of time. The Santa Monica
Evening Outlook approves the construc-
ton Of check dams in California by
some of the camps as having "recog-
nized value" for flood prevention. The
Salem (Mo) Post sees merit in produc-
ing trees just as other crops are raised.
Evening star., 1933-09-02
Clear Signs of Real Progress.

The American Federation OF Labor'S S
Monthly Survey of Business is high
regarded for it; accurate portrayal tI
conditions affecting employment and
wages. It has been one of the con-
sistently pessimistic indexes during
pessimistic period. and its statements
regarding employment, before the COL
lapse of the boom in 1929, were fore
warmers of the trouble that later man
ifested itself on every hand. 1t uses
Government statistics as well as those
which are gathered from all the trade
unions in the country.
This months survey carries figures
and statements which should be highly
ENCOURAGING as the time nears for the
Fall rush of business. AS September
opens" says the Survey, I'VE can already
see clear signs of real progress" Some
OF the signs are found in the fact that
about l,soo,ooo more persons were en-
ployed at the end of July than at the
end Of March, and that incomes OF
workers totaled in July about S267 ,0OO,-
600 more than in June. The Fedora
ton publication estimates that purchas-
ing power of industrial workers and
farmers combined has increased as
much as s5.444, 900, 900 on an annual
basis.
These figures do not include the
month of August. The National Re
covery Administration, however, has
estimated that possibly a million per-
sons were re-employed during August,
which suggests a total of 100000 en-
ployed since the peak of unemployment
was reached, about the time OF the
bank moratorium The Federation OF
Labor estimates that the peak of un-
employment-l3471 000-had been re-
duced at the end of July to about
l1.573.OOo. 1t is possible that Sep
tember / figures, taking August into
account, will show that the number OF
unemployed has been brought down
to 10,5Oo,0o0.
That indicates, of course, the pro-
portions OF the problem still to be faced
in recovery. Progress to date might
seem painfully slow. But only the
bubbling optimists could have shared
the belief of some of the shouters that
we would be out of the woods by Labor
day, with the rest of the way being all
down hill. AS matter of fact. there
are at least three most encouraging
elements in the situation today. The
first, OF course, is that there has been
a real turn upward after severa! years
of rapid and steady decline. The Sec
ond is that construction has Jagged SO
far, and the effects Of the tremendous
expenditures by the Public Works Ad-
ministration are yet to be shown. The
Public Works Administration has to
spend $4,000, ,000, 900. Thus far it has
discovered ways to spend something
over third of that amount. But there
is detailed work to- be done on con-
tracts, plans and specifications before
the money can actually begin to flow,
1t is Just beginning to flow now. and
in the next two or three months the
effect on employment is bound to be
marked
But the third element of encourage
ment is that the recovery will take on
some of the rolling snow ball character
istics of the decline Once recovery be-
gins and is maintained for a reasonable
length of time the movement gathers
speed and momentum of its own accord.
There seems to be ground for the Fed
erations discovery of clear signs of
real progress"
Evening star., 1933-09-02

The corporal convicted by court
martial in the Panama Canal Zone of
transmitting military secrets to Com
munists creates question as to what a
Communist should want with mill
tary secret. If Communism has war
chest, it should Immediately apply its
principles and divide 1t equally among
all its membership.
Evening star., 1933-09-02

With the month of September the re-
turn of the oyster is announced. The
oyster, however, is not subject to re-
liable time schedule and regulates him.
self by climate rather than calendar.
Evening star., 1933-09-02

Respect for the dignity Of his own
position naturally restraints Senator
Carter Glass from presenting a medal
to the man who "socked" Huey Long.
Evening star., 1933-09-02
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Glorious Discretion

Glorious Discretion.
Our Congressman seems just as grand
Today as in the past.
He has of language a command
Which we consider vast.
In talking to his fellow men
With ease he halts riot.
He knows just when sto talk and when
It's better to keep quiet.
He satisfies the mind and heart
And stimulates the ear
Until it waves in graceful art
Some word phrase to hear.
And yet in moments of unrest
There's none who will deny it
Our Congressman is at his best
When he's just keeping quiet.
Evening star., 1933-09-02

If the farmer is permitted to get the
idea that crops are being reduced in
order to make dollars more precious he
is liable to become more suspicious OF
Wall Street than ever.
Evening star., 1933-09-02

Individualism is still convincing. If
q gentleman does not like his job with
Gen. johnson he can quit it with mu-
tual assurances that there are no hard
feelings whatever.
Evening star., 1933-09-02

If the -dictators in Europe should en-
ter into negotiations for merger, there
would be another spectacular struggle
to decide who is boss
Evening star., 1933-09-02

Babe" Ruth denies rumor that he
Is going to quit base ball While his
price tag is high, lovers OF American
sport protest that he is one overhead
charge that should not be eliminated.
Evening star., 1933-09-02

Japan is suspected by Australia to be
looking for new Manchurias to conquer.
1t is assured that she may look for an
entirely different style of opposition.
Evening star., 1933-09-02
A Prevalent Ailmeue.

From the Lincoln state Journal.
Sleeping sickness IN Q mild fosm -
tacks many persons, especially on Vaafh
afternoons. It sometimes reaches Cpi.
den1ic proportions and 10 q reat sossce
Of worry to employerA 50
Evening star., 1933-09-02

Even if hint of making business
goose step" is heard in connection
with N. R. A., there will not be much
objection raised If it actually steps
along on the road to prosperity. q.
Evening star., 1933-09-02

Editor Moley's new publication will
be called To-day" which will sGn to
favor the idea of letting bygones be by
cones.
Evening star., 1933-09-02

What the small business people are
interested in is not SO much the open
or closed shop as the liberal shopper.
Evening star., 1933-09-02
Keep Him There!

From the Portland oregon Journal.
AL Capone plays third base on the
base ball team at Atlanta Prison.
Here's hoping that he makes good in
his Job for many years to come.
Evening star., 1933-09-02
Easy Marks.

From the Omaha World Herald.
Stocks Are Easy" says the headline
But not nearly 20 easy g Q lot Of the
purchasers.
Evening star., 1933-09-02
New York's Milk Row.

From the Hartford Courant.
In New York State it IS not SO much q
question of c-ying ovc- cpilled milk as
fighting over t..
Evening star., 1933-09-02
Wary or Weary?

From the New York Sun.
The Dutch are reported wary Of the
Nazis A less thrifty folk would have
used an "e" and gone the whole way in
describing th.ir 1ecl.ns.
Evening star., 1933-09-02
Wasted Words,

From the Rochester Times-Union.
This Is no time to get rich quick,
says Gen. johnson. Say, general,
change the subject. Tell us something.
Evening star., 1933-09-02
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Evening star., 1933-09-02
Hot Stuff.

From the Chicago Daily News.
Persons who delight in hot shows
should make note O. the fact that the
Prepared Mustard Grinders have q
convention In Chicago.
Evening star., 1933-09-02
Surplus Stock.

From the Oakland Tribune.
? What to do with idle bathtubs after
repeal Ct the eighteenth amendment is
one Of the worries OF industry.
Evening star., 1933-09-02
Sensation!

FROM the Roanoke Times.
The winner Of Q bathing beauty con-
t-st. out in Seattle is q most unusual
yoInS lady. She actually swimS.
Evening star., 1933-09-02
The Evening Star Newspaper Compap!

1lth St and Pennsylvania Ave.
New York once: ITO East 42nd st.
Cticago once: Lake Michigan Building.
European once: IA Regent ST., London,
England
Evening star., 1933-09-02
Repression.

Repression.
"They say you are losing your sense
of humor."
Il hope So" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. Everybody at present is in such
a serious frame of mind that it's dan
gerous to be caught laughing at any
thing"
Jud Tunkins says another small de-
tail in public economy Is effected by
the fact that when the Government de-
cides to collect it doesn't use up whole
lot of ink in writin' Dear Sir,' and
Please remit"
The Authoritative Critic.
The harmony bumps off the key
And jars the strain of simple glee.
The choir will still go straight and
strong.
Because the audience likes the song.
Labor Saving.
do you enjoy a good talk on the
radio?"
"Of course" answered Miss Cayenne.
1T enables the enterprising salespeople
to reach the fanily's attention without
troubling anybody to answer the door
bell"
ITO give advice is not easy" said Hi
Ho, the sage of Chinatown. If it is
really needed it must contradict other
opinion and so develop into a mere
argument"
A Result Attained.
Whenever a man has done all that he
To better the Nations condition,
He parks on boat and he ceases to
He simply desires to 60 fishin'.
II the catch be but one all-perhaps
nothing at all
1t will cause us no great agitation.
The trip will provide, mid the cares
that befall.
A source Of serene conversation.
Troubles" said Uncle Eben, "is like
children. It's hard to realize dat any,
body mounts to much, 'ceppin' our
own"
Evening star., 1933-09-02

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Evening star., 1933-09-02

ITO give advice is not easy" said Hi
Ho, the sage of Chinatown. If it is
really needed it must contradict other
opinion and so develop into a mere
argument"
The Nome nugget., 1933-10-21

 on the best essay on Forestry for 1883. Miss Marguerite's topic was Forest Fires and the medal k beautiful creation of bronze the motto: -The trees are our friends. protect them, and her name and 7rs3s, engraved surround ed by a wreath of pine cones, in relief. on one side and on the other, tall trees (pine and cedar) and the name of the Forestry Association also in relief form.
 The Nome School shares in her honor in receiving fine plaque to decorate the room of her grade. She was only r2 years old when the essay was written We join in hearty congratulations and hope she may win many more medals in the field of literature.
The Nome nugget., 1933-10-21


 til Oct. 18th. Jos. BelIeview, man ager of the company. will leave on the last trip of the steamer Victoria to spend the winter with his family at Nos 2 Bridge St., Hamilton, Mass. Barney Beileview brother of Joe. will also be a passz enger outside and will probably winter at Seattle, returning to Nome early in the spring to get the dredge in order for an early start after the breakup. The mat ter of the Dry Creek Dredging company placing another dredge in the Nome section will be discussed this winter by company officials