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The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-13
Shuffling Out of It.
Manchester, Eng, Guardian

Plain men who all in favor of phrases which say what they mean have often felt little doubtful about that legal convention which Jumps as "acts of God" So they may be, but the habit of continually ascribng many unforeseen inter- ferences with human affairs to the direct inter Vention of Providence to put premium on the pessimistic interpretation of the universe. In the United States, the land of innovations, the tendency seems to have been carried little farther Somebody has been suing golfer for having put his ball through the windscreen of a motorcar on a neighboring road and the defendant pleads that the wind must have deflected the flight of the ball and that the accident therefore becomes "an act of God" "Ah! That is interesting question" remarked the judge who said that he would his decision While doing so, it might be interesting for him to consult experienced and veracious golfers why some balls execute wide and wonderful curves to the right or left of the direction which they intended to take. If the golfers are candid they will tell him that those curves are due to unintentionaly imparted spin on the ball which is called pulling "slic
 ing" and that though breeze may undoubtedly emphasize the effect, those curves may be seen in full fury on a day when there is not a breath of wind abroad They will also tell him that even a strong wind will often interfere sngularly little with correctly hit ball. Having heard this, the learned judge fond though he may be of legal fictions will probably think twice before he saddles Providence with another result of human error. It seems straining the proprieties little too far to import "acts of God" into the game of golf.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-13

1884, and it's convention will be held January IT, 1885. Texas voters will give their decision in August. In Utah. the Governor has the alternative of call ing a special election or deferrng it until Novem- Der 6, 1884.
 In Georgia Kansas and North Dakota, the State Legislatures failed to provide for either elections conventions. In the first two, the Senates passed bills that lost in the Houses And in the third the lower House acted but the Senate declined to do In four States, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mis- sissppi and Virginia the Legislature does not meet this year.
 Speaking for the repeal forces, JeWett Shouse, President of the Association Against the Prohibi- tion Amendment, asserted recently: We do not cede the loss of single of these States Strate gsts of both sides concentrating their strongest efforts in several States where the outcome is garded possibly close Indiana will be the scene of the first real test of strength This is regarded by the Drys the first decisive fight" and F. Scott Mcbride Superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League, predicted If Indiana rejects the repeal proposal the Eighteenth Amendment will remain in the Constitution" He also predicted that de cisve' battles will be waged in Iowa, Alabama Arkansas and Tennessee, all States in which the Prohobitionists strongly entrenched for many years Oregon is also claimed as a doubtful battle ground
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-13
THE DAY OF REVERENCE.

Tomorrow the Nation reverenv pays loving tribute to the who is the source Of all good inspirations the symbol of love, the ideal of man kind-Mother. There is no estate that man may occupy no degree of greatness or depth Of degrada- ton that he may reach but that the thought ol mother does not touch the tenderest chord of all It is she whom he would have know of his suc- ceses and from whom he would keep his failingS and delnquences. It is to her that mans last thoughts turn hoping that she may never know certain things but trusting in absolute assurance that her love and forgiveness is his no matter what he may or may not have done.
 She is the guide of those sons and daughters that cherish her worth; the most loving friend ere ated by the Supreme Being Hers is the hand and voice which influence and aid and sustain from infancy to age In Iifes every aspect, she is seen She is the portal of the body and soul. Her memory is sweeter than the perfumes of the flowers she loved or loves
 Her arms have cradled the babes she bore under her bosom and in her soul she has dreamed the dreams of hope and ridescence-haS seen her barns walking in the ways of distinction and happiness Her prayers for them constitute Heavens most touching melodies Tears she has shed, tears of joy and tears of sorrow. AS we remember them we remorsefully wonder how many of the latter we caused her to shed
 We remember her this day with deep and abiding love which we feebly try to show if she is living; if she has passed into the great silence we recall her patience her sacrifice and her love, regretful we were not worthy of her during the days she abided with
 Blessed should be the mothers of the earth, living and dead. If humankind may win its way to celestial happiness it must be chiefly because we are children of mothers who love with a love that can know limitations, no dimnution through all the aeons of eternity even as the Maker of Mankind's know neither lapse nor limitation
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-13
The New Deal in Europe.
Cincinnati Enuuirer.)


 With Norman Daviss statement that America will enter a consultative pact to insure peace in Europe, it is apparent that the RooSeveltian new deal reaches beyond our borders. Reversing his torc precedent, the United States has consented, informally and tentatively, to join the nations of Europe in their efforts secure the peace of that troubled continent. similar project advanced by Woodrow Wilson at the Versailles Conference, but it was thwarted by a Republican Senate. Now it seems assured
 This departure from tradition is not, however, as abrupt it might Cumulative evidence of the last years points to the inevitable entry of the United States into world politics larger scale. Isolation fetish in 1919, and remained so for time. But in 1922 signed the Nine Power Treaty to preserve peace in the Pacific area and under this treaty obligated ourselves to tak part in joint measures to prevent war.
 In 1928 we proposed, signed and ratified the Kel- logg- -Briand Pact, under which we indorsed many of the principles of the League of Nations Coven- ant, but without obligating ourselves definitely to take any action to guarantee the peace. The strength of that somewhat hypocritical document was increased when Secretary Stimson sought under its provisions to prevent trouble between Russia and China Further was made of it in 1881 when China and Japan came to blows over Man churia
 The largest single step toward entering the arena of active world politics, however, came with the Stmson pronouncement of August 1882, in which he asserted that signature of the Kellogg Briand Pact carried with it an obligation to con- suit with other signatories in the event of threat ened violation of it's terms. This view, becoming an official attitude paves the way for the action to be taken by Norman Davis in Geneva, and in this light it not the Roosevelt Administration, but the Stimson regime in the State Department, which broke the tradition of isolation. Perhaps it would be more accurate still to say that we have been moving gradually toward closer participation in world efforts to prevent war, and that the pro- posed consultative pact with France and other continental powers is simply the specialization of that trend.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-13
REPEAL DRIVE UNABATED.

Although temporarily overshadowed in current news dispatches by the drive for economic recovery so persistanty and courageously pushed by the Ao-
 inistration as well as by the reappearance of the 32 per cent beer, the campaign for and against repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment continues without any sign of a let up. Up to date three States Michigan, Wisconsin and Rhode Island have voted the question and all have voted over whelmingly for repeal
 Five other States are scheduled to vote before Memorial Day. Wyoming at precinct mass meetings on May Is will elect delegates to county conven- tons for three days and later these in turn will select delegates to the State convention May 25. On May 27 Nevada will select delegates to county conventions and the State convention will be held June 10 New Jersey votes on May 16. New York a week later and Delaware May 27.
 Five States vote in June. Illinois. Indiana, Massa- chusetts Iowa and West Virginia. An equal num- Der will hold elections in July, Aabaiua Oklahoma, July H. Arkansas a week later, Oregon on July 21, and Tennessee on July 20. Washington State voters will express their views August 29 So far this is the only Prohibition test set for that month.
 Five States have fixed elections for September, Vermont on September B. Minnesota one week later, Maine on September II, Maryland the following day and New Hampshire week after that date Three are listed for November, Nebraska November 6, and Pennsylvania and South Carolina on the follow ing day Ohio's election is fixed for December 5.
 It is probable that several other States will act before the end of the year Arizona will vote on the issue when a special election is held to name a successor to Ex-Representative Lewis w. Douglas, now Director of the Budget California probably will vote in July, the date to be fixed by Gov. Roph Coorados action is planned for this year also The Connecticut election probably will be held on June IT, and its convention ten days later. Florida is also expected to hold special election this year to name delegates for a convention to be held before the years end
 In Idaho, the Governor given the option Of calling special election this year or deferring it until the next general election on November G. 1884 The Governor of Missouri is authorized to fix the election and convention dates this year. Montana authorized it's Governor to name the date of the election either a special this year or at the next general election, November 6, 1884, and the convention to be held three weeks after the election New Hampshire will probably act in September. North Carolina will not vote until 1884 South Dakota will not elect delegates until November 6,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-13
"Murder?o gasped Riccoli.

"Murder?" gasped Riccoli.
 "Oh, mo-" replied Le Sage. Stand there. So. Now-as I go out Of this room, I shall just before l close the door, give you a cartridge" ;" Riccoli stared wide-eyed, aghast. Now, Major Riccoli, listen. And if ever you believed anything in the whole of your life, believe this now
 You have your choice. And 1t is the only choice, of any sort or kind, that is left to you. You can die by your own hand-or by mine. For I swear by the Name of God, and the name of France, II you do not take your own life, l will myself, with my own hand, kill you in this room.
 Tn your life you have done much to harm France. In your death you shall do none.
 "In an hours time l shall send burying party to this cell"
 As he closed the door, Colonel Le Sage contemptuously tossed a cartridge to Major Napoleon Ric- coli, that Man of Destiny.
 THE END
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-13

As an evidence that the Federal Government doesn't take the threats of Stewards Committee of Twenty very seriously, another shipoad of ties is now enroute from Seattle to Seward for the Alaska Railroad.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-13

Promote Prosperity ~1tn PMnt- CTS Inkl
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-13
,2n YEARS AGO
From The Empire

MAY 13, 1913
 U. s. Marshal and Mrs. H. l.. Faulkner returned to Juneau on the Humboldt. Mrs. Faulkner had been in the South and joined MT Faulkner in Ketchikan, where he was attending the term of court.
 Miss Mary and Miss Catherine Mclaughlin arrived in Juneau on the Humboldt.
 Judge Overfield due in Juneau to hear the Mcdonald application for bail, has postponed his trip due to the absence from Juneau of District Attorney John Rustgard.
 Dr. H. Vance arrived in Juneau on the Alameda from Seattle.
 E. w. Petit, clerk of the Dis trict Court, returned from Ket- chikan on the Humboldt.
 The lineup for the TreadweA Clubs hand ball series was P. Cas- ey vs. l.. Foreman; J. Chambers vS. L. s. Ferris; w. MuSeth vs. A. Rapp; P. Johnson vS. L. Cham bers and w. Burke vS. Oscar Grundler.
 Visiting Elks and l a die s were cordially invited to the last Elk s dance of the season to be given May IS.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry Cain, recent arrivals, planned to m a ke their home in Juneau.
 Victor Wilhelm was leaving on a surveying trip.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-13
BIBLE
 SCHOOL IS TO BE
 HELD NEXT MONTH

A business meeting of the teach CTS and officers of the Bethel Pentecostal Assembly Sunday school was held at the home of the Superintendent, MT. and Mrs. J. E. Click, last evening. It was de- cided to change the time of the Sunday School earlier for the summer months, beginning at 12 o'clock, so that the children may return home earlier.
 Arrangements were also made for holding the Vacation Bible School during the last two weeks of June, closing with picnic and treasure hunt.
 A committee was appointed to arrange a program for Children's Day, June IA.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-13

Visiting. Elks and a dies were cordially invited to the last Elk s dance of the season to be given May IS.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-13

MT. and Mrs. Harry Cain, recent arrivals, planned to m a ke their home in Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-13

Victor Wilhelm was leaving on a surveying trip.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-13
The HO-Hum Season.
Cortland Oregonian.)

For all that have work to perform, and should be about the performance of the task, this is the oddly enchanted season of ho-hum. The sunshine is welcome enough and thank you, kindly, but there are properties in it that you to yawn when you are not sleepy, and that withdraw the visible from your gaze. People looking out of windows, far and beyond anything that is to be seen. They are pleasantly wearied for no cause whatever. and yet they desire to take the long highroad that curves to the sea. For that is the way it must be with them in the sorcerous season of ho-hum.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-13
VALIANT DUST
 by PercivaI Chrisfopher Wren -.sSU crsTf.

this 9
 "Otho, you will take your chance, won't you?"
 Well, aren't I?"
 You know what I mean, darl- ing. You will take your chance, Otho, for my sake?" Desert Joe and the others who came with me? No"
 But think what you'd be able to do for them" "Yes, dear Do for them alto gether, I should think, if I left them in the lurch." But darling, we can't marry on a halfpenny a day! We could mar ry at once when you'd got your commission. Look, darling-I know. You talk it over with Joe Mummery and the other two, after you've l seen Colonel Le Sage again. You will, won't you? Promise me that. I shall go away so much happier Almost happy, Otho, if you'll prom ise me that" Otho smiled, as he took Mar garet in his arms again. T promise that" he said. Colonel Le Sage knocked, in the appointed manner, upon the door of the room that had been Ric- coils quarters, and was now his prison.
 Guard the door outside" said he to the legionnaire who opened the door, and sprang to attention. Removing the key from the lock, and pocketing it, Le Sage turned to Riccoli, who sat at his table, nervously drumming upon it with his fingers, and who eyed him with feverish pale anxiety.
 You've come for my help, Le Sage?" he began. But it will be on terms, on terms. I shall refuse to ..
 Listen, Major Riccoli," inter rupted Le Sage The citadel, town, and country, of Mekazzen, are now in my hands-for France.
 The whole of what was your column is here, garrisoning the castle, picketing the town and pa- trolling the secret routes by the oases and hidden waterholes.
 T have now quorum of officers for a council of war, and l could try you this very day by court martial. If I did so, you would be found guilty: you would be sentenced to death: and would myself superintend the carrying out of the sentence, at dawn to- morrow. The firing party, under Major Langeac,. would consist of those Legionnaires whom I know to be faithful, loyal, and obedient soldiers of France.
 But I shall not have you tried by court martial"
 Riecoli smiled.
 T will take it upon me to spare France that scandal. There shah be no great Riccoli affair, eclipsing in shamefulness and European pop ularity the Dreyfus affair; eclips- ing, because poor Dreyfus was an innocent man, whereas you, Major Riccoli, are guilty one-a traitor to your country, your army, and your oath.
 No. There will be no court mar tial."
 Riccoli laughed.
 I'm sure there won't, my good Le Sage" he said. No. No court martial and no scandal. Do you see this revolver, Major Riccoli? And do you re- member my spinning the chamber thus?
 And after all, it proved to be empty.
 Once again offer you re- volver, Major Riccoli." Riccoli extended an eager hand seized the revolver and-presenting it at Le Sage's face, pulled the trigger. And again, and again.
 NO, no, Major Riccoli," smiled Le Sage. T had not forgotten what you did on the occasion to which I allude. You fired at me then, with what you thought was the sixth and certain shot. Didn't you? Now go and stand in the cor
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-13
Chapter 49 RICCOLI AGAIN

The truth about the cruel Kaid of Mekazzen and his son Raisul was that although all feared them alive, none mourned them now that they had departed.
 It was to be observed that those who mentioned their names spat as they did so, albeit they seemed relieved, as well as aghast that they had the temerity to do it.
 Nor indeed was a single shot fired from any housetop as French achievements, headed by a Squad ron of the Fifth Spahis Moroccains, and guided by the accredited ennis sary of the Vizer, rode through the streets of the Citadel that, mighty, impressive, and impreg- nable, drowned down upon the | town.
 Orderly" called Colonel Le Sage.
 Otho stepped into the room, smartly saluting.
 T have been talking with-er- Margaret of Yelverbury, and mak- ing arrangements for her safe ar rival at that famous place.
 She tells me she would like to have a word with you, before the caravan and escort start off,
 Thank you, sir Well, my boy, I should be giv- ing the young lady tea in this room in few minutes. I am very busy. You shall deputize."
 Thank you, sir"
 Oh, you English" calculated Colonel Le Sage as he strode from the room. Face of stone-if heart of fire"
 "Othol"
 Margaret"
 I'm not crying Otho :"
 Margaret, this is absolutely the happiest day in all our lives-so far. Of course you're not crying
 "Otho, you will take care of yourself?"
 Cotton wool, Margaret" & "Otho, the time will soon pass. And look I am coming out to Af- rica again. Dear, I can. must. l shall"
 Otho shook his head.
 ITO some perfectly good town, Otho Sidi bel Abbes, Algiers, Oran Whatever garrison-town or depot is nearest to where you are"
 Otho smiled.
 Too good to be true, Margaret. may be in some desert outpost, or some hole like this, for the rest of my service."'
 Also, you may not. Did you know that Colonel Le Sage is mar ried?"
 No. What about it?"
 Well, he is. And I'm coming out to visit his wife. Dear Otho! I'm going to stay with her. And Col onel Le Sage is going to stay with her, too. And he's going to bring his orderly See?"
 Margaret! Margaret, there's so much to say, one can say noth- ing. What can one say?"
 "Oh, yes," continued Margaret. T have got something to say, darl- ing. And that's about Colonel Le Sage, too. From Colonel Le Sage, in fact. Darling he wants you to leave the ranks"
 Leave Joe Mummery and the other two?"
 "Yes, darling. Yes. Otho, look. It might Shorten the time for us"
 "How?"
 Do you know, Otho, that you have made very deep impression upon Colonel Le Sage? Do you know what he actually hinted at? A commission! AS he said, you are a gentleman Ga 'milord' in factD clever, a linguist, a great fighter, as brave as a lion, and, as he put it, memorable faithful unto death.
 Also you ave distinguished yourself again here. He says. with out you and your men he might have failed against Riccoli and in the taking of the Castle"
 "Oh, rot! Stop it, darling, do. Don't let's talk about me. Let's"
 Let's what?"
 This, and this, and this, and
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-13

Time, tide and President Roosevelt wait for no man. Louisville Herald-Post)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-05-13

America at least is the beer standard Charleston, W. Va, MaiL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-09
OBITUARY

SHERMAN - George Edwin Sherman, age 75 years, died last night at tho Waterbury hospital Mir sherman was employed by the New Haven road for the past 2S yea~ He is survived by five grand chiiu;en, Lucy and Howell BaD- cock of Narragansett Pier, R. l., Jessie, Herbert and John Babcock of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held to- mor- row evening at z o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Gen. tral avenue. Burial will be Tn kefleld, R. I. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow af- ternoon.
 TANGNEY-James Tangney of 166 walnut street died this morn ing at St Mary's hospital after Q brief illness. He was born in, this city and had resided here up to five years ago when he left to take up his residence in Hartford. Mir Tangney was employed by the State Highway department and through his business and social contact had gained a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. He was member of the Waterbury lodge of Elks, 265.
 MT Tangney Is survived by his wife, Mrs Genevieve (Thompson) Tangney; his parents, Mir and Mrs Michael Tangney; three brothers, Maurice F.. John J. and charles Tangney and three sisters, Jose- phine, May and Katherine Tang ney. rt
 The funeral will be held from the home on Thursday morning to the Sacred Heart church at a time to be announced later. Burial will be in old St Joseph's cemetery.
 BADGER - George K. Badger died at the home of his son, George c. Badger of White avenue, Mid dlebury. last night after having suffered shock yesterday noon. MT Badger had been in poor health for year or more.
 The body was taken to the fun eral home of Arthur J. Lunny, 25 Central avenue, from where the funeral will be held. Arrange ments will be announced later.
 Mir. Badger lived in Waterbury for 23 years, having moved to Mid- dlebury about year ago. He was stationary engineer employed by the American Brass Co for 20 years until his retirement year ago. He was a member of Nosa- hogan lodge of odd Fellows and the Waterbury lodge of Moose. He Is survived by two sons, James k. Badger of Now York city and George c. Badger of Middle. bury, with whom he made his home; and one sister, Miss Angie Badger of Los Angeles, Cal.
 The funeral will be held to-mor- row afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Lunny funeral home, 25 Cen tral avenue. with Rev John N. Lewis, officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-09
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs Gertrude M. wilkinson of Ansonia, a sister of Mrs Julius Hoerle of Watervilie will be held tomorrow afternoon in Ansonin at 2:30 o'clock. Inter- ment will be in Pine Grove ceme- tery, Ansonia.
 The funeral of William M. Wal. lace, well known local basepal player, will be held from the home 45 Fox street at S:30 o'clock to- morrow morning to St Joseph's church where Q solemn mass or requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in new St Joseph's cemetery.
 Funeral services for Mrs Amanda Anderson, widow of Charles A. An- derson. were held in the Swedish Lutheran church in Naugatuck yesterday afternoon. Rev William R. Frendberg officiated. Burial was in Grove cemetery, Naugatuck.
 Funeral services for Mrs Alice (Morton) Chase. widow of Henry Sabin Chase, were held at the Chase home, AZ Church street, yes- terday afternoon. Rev pr John N. Lewis, rector of St Johns church, officiated. assisted by Rev. Moses R. Lowell, pastor of the Second Congregational church, Rev pr Robert E. Brown of Oberlin, Ohio, and Rev Dr Albert Buckner Coe, of Chicago. former pastors of the Second church. and Rev Fillmore Mckee of Buffalo, N. r., former member of the clergy staff of St Johns church. Music was played during the services by a string quartet from New York city.