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Evening star., 1934-04-19
Cash Payment of Veterans Bonus Held
Logical Way to Raise Buying Power

hold these certificates nearly 3.000,-
900 have been forced to seek SO per
cent loans. These men are naturally
in favor Of immediate cash payment
of the balance due, which they stand
in danger of losing because Of COM
pound interest charges on the money
that they have borrowed. The charge
that this movement is supported by
only a minority among World War
veterans Is therefore absurd.
JAMES E. VAN ZANDT,
Commander in Chief,
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Borrowing for Improvement.

There Is sound and ample prece-
dent for extending to the District
statutory authority to secure advances
from the National Government to
meet expensive but necessary improve
ments beyond the resources of cur
rent revenues. Some of the best
known Of the city's past improvements
were financed by this method-among
them the Mcmillan filtration plant,
the sewage disposal system (now
grown inadequate as we'll as anti
quated), the Municipal Building grade
crossing elimination and the removal
of railroad tracks from the Mall in
connection with construction of
Union Station.
At the beginning of the present
century Congress authorized almost
simultaneously several large under
takings, the expense of which could
not be met from current revenues. By
authorizing Treasury advances at
nominal rates of interest, Congress
spread the burden of financing these
improvements over decade or more.
Between 1900 and 1910 about s5,ooo.-
900 was thus advanced and repaid.
The amount now sought by the
Commissioners is relatively large
but the city has grown in population,
and its needs have increased in pro-
portion. However, not a dollar more
should ever be borrowed than is
urgently needed and can be prohtably
used. Considering the importance
of some of the projects which should
be undertaken, together with the
sharp limitations imposed on avail
able current revenues, Congress may
decide to repeat its course out of an
earlier dilemma and, under the terms
governing extension Of P. w. A. loans,
authorize the District once more to
borrow.
The wisdom of going into debt, of
course, depends entirely on the nature
and purpose of obligations assumed
and on the profitable or unprofit-
able use Of the borrowed money.
Municipal indebtedness in the United
States is in too many instances iden-
titled with the wild extravaganza of
the postwar period, when the demand
for tax-exempt municipals made bor-
rowing so easy. Many cities have
lived to repent their extravaganza and
to curse the day that borrowing
repayment of which has so greatly in
creased local tax burdens-was COM
menced.
While the bill authorizing the Dis
trict to borrow from the P. w. A. sets
maximum limit of $4,000 900 on
such advances. Senator King has
wisely amended its provisions to per-
init the exercise of discretion by the
commissioners as TO choice and prl-
ority Gin importance) of projects for
which they shall seek funds. But
definite safeguard against extravagant
borrowing lies in the fact that before
money is advanced by the P. w. A.
the nature and necessity for the
projects are thoroughly examined by
P. w. A. experts, and the expendi-
lures are carefully checked by P. w.
A. auditors. While the bill now under
consideration authorizes borrowing to
finance a number of projects, the
| actual decision as to the nature and
number of such projects to be under
taken will still rest with the P. w. A.
Borrowing at terms within the
debtors capacity to pay, and for the
purpose of spreading the cost of
urgently needed undertakings over
many years to prevent burdensome
strain on current revenues, is some
times the best economy.
Evening star., 1934-04-19

Suspicious may arise pertaining to
a new kind of chiseling. Obliging
newspapers print such extensive book
reviews that it Is not necessary to pay
the publishers price to get a fairly
good idea of the important message
that a new writer on economics has
to convey.
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"Debunking" is at present favorite
literary pastime. To be pictorially ef-
fectual, debunking should be ad-
dressed to material that has rested in
popular regard under the mellowing
influence Of time. Too much expert
debunk talent is being wasted on
specimens which have been picked
green.
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Denatured wheat is a proposition
relied on to diminish -four production
In all this destruction of material
there might be an element of human
enjoyment if the process could be
made to include colored lights and
an occasional shower of sparks.
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Upward.

"You should think of higher things"
II do. ! am entirely unable to keep
my mind off the price of meat and
gasoline"
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Another Investigation.
Golden sunshine flowing
Freely from the sky;
Blossoms gayly glowing
Where the breezes sigh;
Robins lightly singing
Songs of glad content
All that Natures bringing
Doesn't cost a cent!
Wonder how she works it.
It's a curious way,
And she never shirks it
As time SLIPS away.
Laboring so cheaply
For a happier state!
We should ponder deeply
Let's investigate.
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Unavailable.

"There Is man who never says an
unkind word about anybody"
"Well," replied Senator Sorghum,
IT don't believe we should waste time
with him. Admirable as his qualities
may be, how could he be useful in a
political campaign"
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Many patient Democrats are no
doubt of the opinion that Mr.. Farley
is being burdened with large economic
responsibilities when a Postmaster's
mind should be able to give considera-
ton to patronage claims.
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Cancellation of airmail contracts
threatens to make aviation dependent
almost as much on lawyers as on
pilots.
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setting old American principles Of
60 on claiming that the Democrats
are bent on concealing from the pub
Lie what their real intentions are.
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Rising Temperature.

The weather man may smile in sooth
For hope Is bright at present,
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"De trouble about good advice" said
Uncle Eben, "is dat a man Is liable to
git to enjoyin' de fack dat somebody
Is worryin' about i'm"
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At least it will be pleasant.
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to deal with these QeDCS, ana II seems
as though the administration, If 1t
were willing to submit all proposed
agreements with foreign nations to
Congress, might meet the situation.
But so far such course has been
entirely beyond the liking Of the ad-
ministration.
Tonight out in Grand Rapids, Mich,
Senator Barkley Of Kentucky will de-
liver an address at q great Demo-
cratic gathering, launching the party's
campaign for the congressional elec-
tions. Michigan did big fipf1op
in 1892, broke all its Republican
moorings, cast its electoral vote for
President Roosevelt and Vice Presi-
dent Garner, and elected 10 Demo-
cratic and only 2 Republican mem
bers of the House, not to mention a
Democratic Governor. What the
Democrats are trying to do is to hold
back the political pendulum and to
keep the gains which they made in
the State two years ago. There is
an election of Senator to be held
there, too, in November, with Sena-
tor Arthur Vandenberg, Republican,
up for reelection. Michigan is to be
one Of the real battlefields this year,
with the Republicans striving to re-
gain much of their lost ground.
4 n X X
The Democrats have clamped down
on the DR.. William A. Writ investi-
cation. It has been ended by Z
party vote in the Investigating Com
mittee. The Republicans have cla-
mored for the right to call before
the committee oficials of the ad-
ministration to question about their
views on revolution or evolution or
both, holding that there are some Of
these officials who are bent ON up
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-09

us the chance to keep close watch on the best prospects. The entire organization has one object in view-to give Cincinnati a real hustling and winning ball club. In managing the club this year I am lucky to have the assistance of ex- perienced men like Burt Shotton. manager of the Phillies for the last few years, Val Picinch, the former catcher, and Bobby Wal lace, who also does scouting work.
 Personally, doubt if the Giants will get enough breaks to repeat their wonderful 1883 performance. They will miss not having Gus Mancuso in top form at the start and it would surprise me if all their pitchers have another good season together. Of course, they figure to have the edge in the dope but look for the Cubs, Cardinals. Pirates and Braves to make it a real race. with Cincinnati and Philadelphia making some trouble for all of them. Brooklyn does not appear to be dangerous, al- though Casey Stengel will have his club fighting all the way.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-09
REPEAL THIS WEEK.

This week should witness the exit of legalistic Prohibition from the Alaska scene. The provision vesting the Governor of Alaska with pardonng power over persons heretofore convicted under the Dry laws which was held to invalidate the repeaer and for which reason President Roosevelt withheld his signature has been eliminated and the measure now awaits the return of the President to Wash ington for his signature. He has indicated he will sign it in its latest form.
 Possibly several days will elapse after it becomes law before Alaskans have legal liquor. No legal shipments can be made until it does become law and that of course slight delay in the arrival here of supplies from legal stocks in the States Another provision of the measure prohibits authority shall have been granted by the Board of Liquor Control Therefore, until the Board pro mugates it's regulations and fixes dates for their effectiveness any sale, possession will be Illegal
 At the most, however, the delay will be slight. In view of that fact all of us dealers and patrons, should be patient and not attempt to rush the season" Let's wait until sell buy, and possess it under the law. Millions of Americans, including proportonate share of Alaskans, for many years have felt it to be smart to violate liquor that everyone knew sold and bought illegally. Now getting new deal" Let's make it just smart to legally drink legal liquor In so doing we can do what all the laws and regulations ever passed and attempted to be en- forced have failed to do-we can break up boot logging and all of it's attendant evils.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-09
THE SUN COMES BACK.

The sun has come back to us. For more than two weeks it has been it's northward journey from the equator and for the next three months it will shine and genially until it reaches the Tropic of Cancer Even then it will be strong for at least two months.
 The ancients knew all about it. Indeed, the first real learning in the world the lore of the stars and the heavenly bodies Tn Europe centuries ago they reoiced at this time of the year and the old men repeated the proverb When the sun in Capricorn the would fall, but when it was in Cancer the flowers would bloom While far north here soon the flowers will be blooming Already buds showing hardy plants in the out-of doors. Even days of untoward chilliness with Nature attempting to bedeck again with courage them
 Always at this time of the year inn patient with anything that reminds us of the winter just passed We long for brighter, sunnier days. It is a great thing for the sun to cross the mountains and stay our side of the earth.
 The equator and tropics imaginary lines However, they very real In Mexico, 200 miles north of the City of Mexico, a monument has been erected the Tropic of Cancer It stands by the side of railroad, and train conductors tell passengers to be sure and it. On it's northern face the inscription reads that This is the Tem- perate Zone and the southern face that This is the Tropic Zone" To people of Mexico with their balmy climate these mean little The forward and backward movement of the sun is not of great moment. But the people of Alaska rejoice to know that the sun has come back and soon the snow and ice will melt and the earth will be green and fruitful.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-09
Politics as a Career.
Cincinnati Enquirer.)

It is well worth noting that among the recruits to Mayor Fiorello LaGuarda's personnel are a number of wealthy young men who few years ago would have spurned political employment as something quite disgracefu Alexander Hamilton, a descendant of the original Treasury Secretary is an obscure office under the Commissioner of Mar kets. Alan Stuyvesant, from an old Dutch family, is Secretary to the Police Commissioner. Winston Guest has left off playing polo to be legal adviser to of New Yorks Aldermen. A grandson of Thomas F Ryan, the copper multimillonaire is a Secretary to Mayor LaGuardia.
 The enthusiasm of these and other aristocratic additions to the personnel of New Yorks City Hall may with the months and years. Some of them will change their ideas about politics as a permanent But the change of attitude im- plict in their joining up with LaGuarda is of some significance. It is the so since recent recruits to the administrative departments Wash ngton have come increasingly from the ranks of those who formerly looked down on politics
 It is not desirable that the unfair competi- ton' of wealthy youth should drive down salaries in political life and thereby make the better posts in public service unattractve to without inde- well-educated and talented young men should enter politics with the intention of making it the work of lifetime
 True, they bring with them some of the prejudces of their rarifed economic stratum. But the art of government is than a vehicle for economic ideas. It is the continuous study of the process of social compromise, and the making of decisions to solve immediate problems. Rich poor, those who enter politics render distinguished service to their fellow citizens if they come to regard their work as dignified calling as an end in tself and not simply easy livelihood if young or reward of wealth if older
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-09
REDS' CHANGES
 MUCH BRIGHTER
 SAYSO'FARRELL
Big uction Job Gives New Deal for
 Cincy Baseball
By BOB O'FARRELL (Manager, Cincinnati Reds

TAMPA, Fla, April 9.-We have tackled a big job of reconstruction with the Feds this year. first with the idea of getting out of last place, and secondly with the well defined purpose of giving Cincin- nati a real pennant contender by 1886.
 I think we have already made progress, at least to the extent of imbuing all the players with bet new ownership means great deal which many of them lost while the Reds were drifting aimlessly. The ne wownership means great deal to baseball in general. Before my two-year contract runs out, I hope to justify the responsibility they have given me.
 We will make a real fight to gain notch or two in the Nation- al League this season because I know we will have more batting punch and I am also confident our
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-09
HAVE A GOOD GRUBSTAKE.

Commenting Jl the unusually heavy passenger traffic on steamers leaving Seattle for Alaska, the Seattle Times declares:
 So far this Spring every northbound
 Alaska steamship has had a capacity pas
 senger list. The high price of virgin gold
 is the answer. Most of the voyagers are
 going in" to prospect and to mine Many
 will find work for themselves in the older
 and better known that have been
 yielding gold for many years. Others are
 venturing hopefully into fields; and
 since everyone knows that Alaska still has
 vast mineral wealth untouched there is good
 to expect discoveries"
 Those who north to prospect ought to either be supplied with sufficient funds to finance their efforts, have assurance of an adequate grubstake upon arrival It isn't necessary to caution soughdoughs" to that effect. They are experienced enough in the ways of the north to not need it. It is the "cheechako" who needs the warning He may be just good prospector the next man, but without funds he isn't going to get to where he prospect If he in large numbers he is going aggravate local relief problems and become 8 liability instead of asset to the Territory
 Gold and anything connected with it's produc-
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pitching will show substantial im- provement, even though we will have to rely mainly upon older hands.
 Sees Real Cleanup aWllop
 The addition of fast, hard-hit- ting young players like Tony Piet, second baseman, and Adam Com orosky, outfielder. both obtained from the Pirates in the trade for Red Lucas, will help the club. Jim Bottomley, Chick Hafey and Ernie Lombardi win give us a real clean up wallop when we need it.
 I am counting on comeback by Dazzy Vance to help such good pitchers as Larry Benton, Paul Deringer and Si Johnson. Dazzy is working hard and will start the season in better shape than he has been in for years.
 If he does not win more than 10 games, the number Lucas mark ed up last year, I will be sorely disappointed. have at least a dozen other pitchers from whom to pick the rest of the staff. The best looking rookie prospect now is Hollingsworth, a left-hander.
 We have more than 50 players in camp, among whom we expect to find some real material for 1885 and 1886. There's Beattie Feathers the great Tennessee football play CT, who should make big league outfielder as soon as he gets enough experience. Lee Griscom, a southpaw pitching rookie, looks very promising. So does Louis Chicago semi-pro and one of II brothers who have their own ball team.
 Has New Farm System
 Our new farm system will give
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-09

SYNOPSIS. Judith Dale has seen Normdn, her husband, hdving dinner l0tth Mdthile Berins Judith reSents his 0ailelessness, because Ndthtle aud her mother are truiug to break the acill, under Uhich Bio Tom BeVins has left his fortune 10 Judith. 10 be used 10 complete the Rio Dfdblo Dam. aud N0rnidn's lG4o partner. North Ldmpere. is direct tn0 the fight fr the BeUins heirs. Nornldn Is in q difficult situation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-09
Ouer-Sleeping Probably Reason Miner Is AIiue

CENTRALIA, Wash, April 9.-The fact that James Greg cry, a coal miner, overslept, probably saved his life. An ex- plosion, believed to have been caused by a time bomb, com- pletely wrecked his auto in front of his home.
 Gregory could give no ex- planation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-09

tion right is good for publicity stories These attract wide notice particularly to Alaska The Times, and other Seattle newspapers, evidence of their friendly attitude toward the Territory, could well afford to caution the ignorant and minimizing against venturing search for it in the Northland without adequate funds or credit
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-09

While the big league baseball managers's predic- tions Tot dependable the percentage columns along toward the end of September remem- Der at least two of them are going to bat a thousand per cent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-09

If nation hasn't got something hidden up it's sleeve what's the of getting all worked up over spy scare?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-09

If sea serpents continue to increase, code for hem may have to be adopted Indianapolis News0
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-09

At a meeting of the Douglas High School students held the pre- vious evening, it was decided to put baseball team in the field to compete for first honors with the Juneau high school team. For the purpose of completing the organi- zation, the following officers were elected: Stanley Markes, captain; Colville Gallwas, manager. The Douglas boys were to solicit dona- tions for the purpose of purchasing suits and paraphernalia.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-09

Charles Goldstein was soon to begin the erection of a new build ing on his lower Front Street property formerly occupied by a row of small cabins. The plans called for a structure with frontage of 100 feet on Front Street and was under lease to J. K Leaning, who expected to conduct modern billiard hall on the premises.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-09

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-09

Weather for the previous "A hours was clear with 9 maximum temperature of 67 degrees and a minimum of 32.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-09

The handsome new playhouse being constructed by Ashby and Brakeman at the corner of Seward and Second Streets was nearing completion under the direction of Contractor A. c. Craig. It was to be known as the Juneau The atre.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-09
2n YEARS AGO
Prom The Empire

APRIL 9, 1914.
 In the City election held on April IT, five candidates of the Citi- zens ticket and two of the Peo- ples ticket were elected for the Juneau City Council. Those elect ed, in the order of their standing in the election were, John Beck, J. R. Willis, c. W. Fries, William Britt, F. Wolland, George F. Mil Ter and William Geddes. w. w. Casey was elected as Clerk of the School Board, defeating Lula B. Thompson and Anna Caroline Lor- enzen. Out of a total registration of 1915 there were 892 votes cast. The entire campaign had been hard fought but was frightened by many amusing incidents.
 J. J. Clarke had been appointed chief deputy by J. w. Bell, Clerk of the District Court to succeed Harry Malone, deceased. John T. Reed, of the law firm of Reagan and Reed, had accepted a tempor- ary place in the clerks office.