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The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08
Court Philosopher.
Cincinnati Enuuirer.)

The address of Rexford F. Tugwell before the American Society of Newspaper Editors at Wash ington is document of considerable interest. This is not because Dr. Tugwe is the youthful father of the New Deal, he is sometimes pictured but because he is the interpreter of the New Deal rather than its author co-author of first rank.
 Any careful analysis of the long series of inno- vations made by the Administration in the year past winds up with the conclusion that these measures are strictly empirical. They to have com mon origin in theory dogma. Each is a concrete policy, good bad, to meet certain problem. One may run directly counted to another, so far their abstract theoretical justification is concerned. The essential concreteness of the Ad- ministation's program is reflection of the ex- tremey practical nature of the mind of Franklin Roosevelt.
 Assuming more less automatically the role of court philosopher the Assistant Secretary of Agri- culture is supplying Woodrow Wilson's intellectually to his highly practical chief It is probably useful role. Many among want to find pattern in the New Deal, want to give a meaning to the multitude of individual steps taken in concrete situations. To meet this need, Dr. Tugwell has become the synthesizer of the New Deal
 One may with propriety find fault with many items in the Administrations program, and par ticularly with some steps taken in the Department of Agriculture. But none will deny Dr. Tugwell's talent for phrase making, his sincerity, though many doubt validly that he is as sound sincere.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08
EXIT SLOT MACHINES.

In banishing slot machines from Juneau, Mayor Godstein has acted with commendabe decisiveness and good Judgment. He took the action for the City administration that United States Marshal William T Mahoney took for Ketchikan few days ago. If the City had not banned them, there is no doubt that Federal authority would have done It IS much better for it from local authorities.
 However, that is not the sole for pro- hbiting the use of slot machines They are one of the worst enemies that business, in fact that society has to compete with Insdiousy they appeal to the gambling instinct that is present in almost every human being. All of like to take chance. Where there are monetary prizes at stake the lure is strong. Yet it is common knowledge that the slot machine is money maker only for the one who owns and operates it. Where it is allowed to run wide open, it absorbs, spongeke, much of the loose money in community. It hurts individuals, homes and business. It does one any good. Of all the methods of chance it is the most indefensible. The Mayor absolutely right in ordering the few placed in town shut down.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08

car. The mid-afternoon sky was al ready like. twilight, and out of the yellowish gray density came the first fluttering messengers of the hover. ing storm. The breath of the two men rose steaming. and the Captain. missing his overcoat. slapped his hands briskly together as Dufresne slid into the driving seat.
 Shall get one of the boys to ride along with you. MT. Dufresne?"
 Pierre Dufresne turned over this suggestion in his mind. then shook his head. "Pll be safe for the next few hours, anyway" he replied.
 A s SOON as he was clear of the town, Dufresne put on some thing of his former speed and it was just a little after half-past three when he reached the Municipal Building. He drove into the court. yard reserved for the cars of rank. ing city officials. The policeman on guard came up with a semi-formal salute.
 Several men whom he passed greeted him deferentialy. It was evident that Pierre Dufresne was not an unfamiliar figure in this nerve-centel of the city's official life Holding no public office. his posi- ton was anomalous but reputedly all-powerfu behind the scenes.
 Once a highly successful archi tect. he had dropped that for the more lucrative, if less artistic. gen eral construction business. The spreading of that business to State wide proportions had inevltably forced him into politics. and. it may be added. politics of very practi cal nature. There were few officia quarters in which he could not bring pressure to bear when necessary.
 When Dufresne left the elevator at the third floor he was button nOleu at once uy puHy ndu " III had been talking with some men il the corridor. I've been trying tt reach you all afternoon. P.D.." thu man wheezed. He dropped his voice to hoarse whisper.
 You've got to see the Mayor They're trying to give us the run around on that Bridge Boulevart contract. Hallahan has pulled bacl his original bid and he's cutting 800 900 under our figure"
 Dufresne shook himself free. H looked with impatience at the puff mar. Don't bother me with tha
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can see me now" the latter request ed Tell him it's important"
 There's a conference of Police Captains. but it must be about over," the operator volunteered. He plugged in the connection and spoke few words in low tone into the transmitter.
 Five minutes-private corridor glad to cut it short" he said.
 Dufresne nodded. lit a cigarette. and kept his eye patiently on the clock until the designated time had elapsed. Then he went through small door and along short. mar row corridor which ended at door whose frosted panel bore black let tering in a semi-circular arch: "Di- rector of Police," and below. in straight line: James J. Connors
 As his visitor entered, Connors smiled and pushed aside the welter of papers, as if welcoming an excuse to defer an uncongenial task. then. seeing the serious look on Du. fresne's face. dropped the pen and wheeled around in his chair. What's the trouble P. D.?"
 "Jim," Dufresne stated with de- Liberation. somebody's trying to get me! was put on the spot to- day!"
 Connors' eyes began to gleam. The pupils, centered in their discs of frosty blue, contracted to tiny points. Beneath Dufresnes habit ual polished calm he could discern signs of the strain and panic that the man would permit neither word nor movement to reveal. Who could it be-" Connors demanded. Don't tell me it was that crank letter-writer?"
 M h an cally the Irishman reached for one of the long, fat. nlahogany-colored cigars which were never far from his hand.
 Dufresne shook his head. q l wish l could tell you" he said quiet. ly. When 1 came to you last week with those crank letters. Jim. it was only because they had kept coming long beyond the usual time. I've had such stuff before-even more violent in tone. But this afternoon it became a question of bullets! Some one went sniping at me be- tween Waterdale and Edge Hill.' ITCopmi0ht. I9S&. by Walter c. Bro,pnJ
 Elaborate plans are made, tomor.
 row. to protect Dufresne.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08
Chapter Two BIG BUSINESS

"DTD you see any one loiterins or
 D hiding before the shotss~ asked Robinson.
 There wasn't soul in sight, man. beast. or machine" DufreSne an. swered.
 The police chief pondered "rm sorry this happened !r ay hani. wick" be declared. but I'll look snto 1t myself and see that everything possible is done
 Pierre Dafresne opened his cig. arctic case and lii lang Russian cigarette. He gave Capiain RebiH son shrewd look. T nave my ewn theory. and hope it's wrong lf tsals turns out not to have been an 'acci. dent, the alternative IS not very pleasant to consider. IL has shaken up my nerves a bit. Ant I'n get over that doubt if your men will be able to uncover anything, Robinson. IL looks like 8 job for Connors. Al any rate, shall turn the matter over to him as soon as ! get back 10 the city"
 IL was cold. standing there by the
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produced more than hundred mallard ducklings, and last year when she laid only abnormally small eggs she was given a set of pintail eggs by MT, Keller and hatched these, Though she herself has each year escaped the hunters gun the Biological Surveys records show that her banded offspring have been killed north to Canada west to Arizona, and south to Louisiana and Texas
 If Mallard 555414 A604O9, finally falls be- fore a hunters gun, it would be most appropriate if she could be mounted and preserved" says Frederick c. Lincoln, Director of the Biological Surveys bird banding. MT. Lincoln also suggests that the mounted bird be presented to MT Keller whose interest and successful management of the game refuge has made this history possible"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08
FAMOUS MALLARD BACK.

Since 1927 the ending of winter has been heralded by the arrival of this female duck at the Ranbows End Game Refuge. This year F. J. Keller proprietor of the refuge reported to the Bureau of Biological Survey that the bird returned February 1 and the Bureaus files show that this is the birds earliest return record
 In November 1927 MT. Keller placed a Biological Survey band on one of the birds legs Carrying the number 555414 this band identified the bird it's subsequent returns, and 5554l4 the bird is known from the Pacific Coast and Texas, clear across the connent-accordng to inquiries received at the Rainbow's End Refuge. Last year the orig inal band was so worn that MT Keller placed one on the birds other leg, giving the mallard second number, A604109.
 Each season since 1927 this bird has nested in box on the roof of MT, Keller's barn. She has
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08
20 YEARS AGO
From The Empire

MAY 8, 1914
 Juneau was to furnish mascot for the Chicago National League team. familiarly known as the Cubs" w. F. Brandenburg, of the firm of J. B. Caro and Company had purchased one of the young black bear cubs from w. H. Case and was to ship it to President c. F. Thomas, of the team. There was to be series of re- vival meetings, beginning the fol- lowing Sunday, in Juneau, with Miss Wright, of Douglas conduct ing them. They were to be conduct ed in a gospel tent on Third be- tween Main and Seward Streets.
 Col. Wilds P. Richardson, presi- dent of the Board of Alaska Road Commissioners, was to take pas sage on the Alameda, leaving Se- attle May 12. He was going through to Valdez.
 J. H. Irving. of the J. H. Irving Co, large tailoring firm of Se- attle; announced that his company would open 6 branch in Juneau to be located in the Occidental Annex building.
 Invitations had been out for sev- eral days for a private dancing party to be held in the Gross hall by seven gentlemen of the younger set in Juneau.
 Mrs. Hazel G. Kirmse was pas senger aboard the Jefferson on hef way to Skagway.
 August Buschmann, superinten- dent of the Deep Sea Cannery, ar rived from Sitka on the Georgia.
 Weather for the previous "A hours was clear with a maximum temperature of 64 degrees and a minimum of 36.
 Advices received from Ketchi- kan where there was a term of court in session, stated that the work was dragging out and that there were six cases to try on the calendar. It was not expected to be through for another week.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08
RA cT7.e.1les at E MOcKING HOUSE
BY WALTER (. BROWN

now I've got real troubles 10 look after, Sec me tomorrow. and keep your shirt on-ii's no money out of youg pocket
 "Rat the deadline for filing bids is midnight, tonight" the other per sisted.
 DusreSae halted. forcing his mind to fogset his personal problems wAile Ao dealt witL this fresh mat. ter ln moment he was speaking raaidly, Two can play al that game. Tell Harry to call back our original bid and rewrite i,. Cut the figure .Sloo.00 and slip ,n that re-paving clause under section 9. We'll let them pay for their fun. And tell liar. " to send the papers to me at the AUsteylitz for signature"
 'I0aE puffy man stood back. nod
 | ding and smiling slyly at this piece Of strategy, Dufresne wen, on into the busy offices of the Depart ment of Public Safety.
 !. At the end Of the room was a hoxe6ia cubiole with one ordinary sise switchboard, presided over by 8 very efficient young man. Dufresne dropped into the chair beside him and the young fellow favored him wish 8 plesssn; nod. He had double ear-piece elamped over his head and .was listening intently. Presently he pushed these aside and gave his at ieniion ,o Duiresne.
 Tommy. ask the Director if he
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It seems to us that the DIlinger gang is literally forced to rob banks Where else would it get the money with which to buy guns and ammunition, tickets for their lady friends when the officers break up a party and new when the gang is forced to take French leave?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08

SYNOPSIS: Pierre DufreSwc. person of importance fo the fra ssc officer tcho helped him. is es'shASkss on ioHeiV road. WGiSos, tAe S. cer. 0oes back Co Scfrck far sAe OuHner DufreSns is rsp0~sfsr tAe incident 10 Police Ccgieis Hoan.- son.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08

Pat and Mike stories out at Wash ingon dinners as they can be construed to suggest possible revolution in Ireland-(Detr News)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08

Archaeologists announce that they have found the ancient city of Troy. But what is Troy if there is no Helen the scene?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08

Although President Roosevelt is said to work from 8:30 am. until midnight he doesn't seem to have laid the usual number of corner stones- (Newark Advocate)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08

If that brain trust old Doc Wirt took tiffn with what would brainless trust look like? -(Macon TelegraphD
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08

Fear makes armament; armament makes sus- picon; suspicion makes war; makes fear-(Los Angeles Times)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08

It can be said for the free silver boys that the. never know when they are licked
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08

Somehow have feeling that the popularity of dandeon wine is going to fall off.-(Detroit Free Press) ssa- sa
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08

Elaborate plans are made, tomor. row. to protect Dufresne.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-08

Col. Wilds P. Richardson, presi- dent of the Board of Alaska Road Commissioners, was to take pas sage on the Alameda, leaving Se- attle May 12. He was going through to Valdez.
Evening star., 1934-10-19
Propaganda by Ballot.

A large group of New Yorkers who
have the misfortune to be possessors
of mortgages that stubbornly remain
in the category of frozen assets have
hit upon an expedient to force atten-
tion to if not action upon their claims
for redemption. They have formed
an association and their central
committee has adopted a resolution
calling upon all members to write
upon their ballots on election day
next month the name Mortgage c..
Holder" for Governor. 1t is felt that
if a sufficiently large number thus
act, the large vote for the fictitious
Mr.. Holder may have an influence
upon the winner of the election,
whether he be Mr.. Moses or Gov.
Lehman, or the hopeful Mr.. Hylan,
to induce him to make some move
favorable to these creditors.
The use of the ballot for propa-
ganda is something new in American
politics. Should the proposition catch
the fancy of ten or twenty thousand
of the mortgage holders, who regard
their personal financial interests as
paramount to partisanship, the ex-
ample may spread to become a
biennial or quadrennial demonstra-
ton. There are many causes that
might be thus pressed for attention.
If the returning boards correctly
record the ballots thus cast for in
Evening star., 1934-10-19
ID. C.. Red Cross Drive
Unfortunately Timed
TO the Editor o. The Star:

10 the EQl'OT o. Inc OJars
1t is indeed to be regretted that
the District Chapter of the American
Red Cross decided to change the time
Of its annual drive for subscriptions
by moving the date forward to Sep
tember l. Since the World War the
drive has commenced on Armistice
day, peculiarly fitting for so worthy
a cause, and one indelibly associated
with it in the minds of the public.
In fact, the two have been synony-
nous to all the people Of America.
The drive has always been regarded
as a late Fall civic activity. 1t there
fore seems q useless breaking with
a cherished precedent to change its
date in order to avoid conflict with
the Community Chest drive.
Admittedly, it is to the disadvan-
tage Of both for them to occur at
the same time, but why not allow
the older institution to keep its es-
tablished season Of activity and let
the younger one change.
The new system puts the local Red
Cross organizations of the suburban
counties of Maryland and Virginia
at serious disadvantage, as it un-
doubtedly gets many subscriptions
from city-working suburbanites whose
donations would properly go to the
local chapters If the drive were con-
Quoted simultaneously.
BYRD BELT.
Evening star., 1934-10-19
Berlin Prepares for Defense.

Public announcement has just been
made at Berlin of a projects of de-
fense against possible attack by a
foreign enemy concerning which re-
ports have been filtering out of the
German capital for some time. Emil
Won LOeper, leader of an organization
known as the Air Defense League for
Greater Berlin, states that elaborate
civilian air defense plans for the con-
struction of gas and bomb proof
cellar in every building have been
adopted. AS the government is un-
able to finance this project, the funds
will be raised by assessments and con-
tributions. The organization has now
q local membership of $4,000, of
whom 10000 are trained in air de-
tense.
This enterprise, which, of course,
has the sanction OF the government,
indicates that Herr Hitler is not at
all satisfied with the international
situation and that, indeed, he fears
q possible attack. 1t is to be noted
in connection with the announcement
that the civilian air defense leader
says Berlin is in the heart of Eu-
rope" and he adds that France and
Poland are far ahead of Germany in
Evening star., 1934-10-19
The F Street Widening.

1t is gratifying that Secretary
Ickes has allotted the money not only
to widen F street between Seventh
and Ninth streets, but to accompany
the widening by removal of the south
steps and appropriate treatment Of
the south facade of the former Patent
ONCE, now the home of the Civil
Service Commission.
The removal Of the old 'bottleneck"
On F street, which has created diff
cult and inconvenient traffic situa-
ton, has been urged for many years
by the city planners and by the trade
and civic associations of the Capital.
Three plans were laid before the Park
and Planning Commission, two of
them calling for operations which
would improve, but not altogether
remedy, the existing situation. The
third, calling for an expenditure of
100000, proposed the widening of F
street north of the car tracks to the
width Of the street south of the tracks,
leaving the tracks approximately in
the center Of the street. This plan,
approved by Mr.. Ickes yesterday, nee
essarily involves removing the south
steps Of the Civil Service Commission
Building and constructing a wall
which would rise from the sidewalk
to the portico. The columns, of course,
will remain as they are, rising from
the portico. Entrance to the build
ing from the south will be had
through doorways on the street level.
The resulting improvement to F.
street and, in fact, to the whole
downtown shopping section of Wash
ington will be marked. Modern-d day
traffic has increased a thousandfold
the disadvantages of the narrow street
running between Ninth and Seventh,
and placed an extraordinary load ON
E and G streets. With F street wild
ened and open to two-way traffic,
marked improvement will result in the
movement Of east and west bound
traffic through Washington's down.
town streets.
Evening star., 1934-10-19
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

that sunshine probably would be adj
mitted. Many of the first dials were
placed where sun at certain times OF
the day only could shine upon them.
Some Of them were very complicated,
which was a natural progress, but
in the end 1t came to be felt by
most persons that the simplest dials
did just as good job as any.
That Is why one never sees q very
elaborate structure in . modern
garden.
The simpler the better, such Is the
general feeling.
The simple standard, or pedestal,
and the dial and gnomon-such is our
modern sundial
As strange as it may seem, there
are an amazing number of persons to-
day who do not seem to know what q
sundial Is, or what 1t Is for.
Not only are there many persons
who actually ask What is that?" but
no doubt there are others who have
enough sense to keep their mouths shut
and find out for themselves when they
do not know.
It Is dificult to conceive how any
one brought up in the public school
system OF this country could not know
what sundial Is, or what its purpose.
Surely any one who ever took Ro-
man history in the schools should
know it, because there Is probably not
a book thereon without at least one
sketch Of q dial.
There is not another garden orna-
ment which possesses the essential
dignity Of the sundial
May we not think that some Of this
is due to its ancient lineage?
Yet for all this it remains the
rarest garden ornament. Bird baths
are found hundred to its one. Stone
benches, even, though costly, may be
seen more often.
Perhaps this is due to the belief Of
the average gardener that great
amount of pure mathematics is neces-
sary to place a sundial properly
1t is true that higher mathematics
may be employed, If one wishes to get
the gnomon set just exactly $3.50.
No doubt a mathematician could have
the time of his life calculating, but
the average gardener is probably not
a mathematician and does not much
care whether his dial Is accurate
or not.
Many centuries ago the sundial lost
its last hold on reality. The clock
put it out of business as a time teller.
The dial is one time-telling device
that no one expects to tell time cor
rectly.
Most persons nowadays think dial
a seven days wonder If it comes with
in FIVE minutes of being accurate.
No particular amount Of calculation
will be necessary for such proximity
to the truth; leveling of the plane
on which the dial is to sit. and the
calculation Of true north, will be
enough.
Then, by the simple expedient of
taking out ones watch, noting the
time, and making the shadow COIN
eide with it on the dial. the gardener
will have a dial which tells time near
enough, as we say, for all practical
purposes.
Its time-telling ability will Tary, &C.
cording to the time of the year, but
what difference does that make? 1t
has lost It's hold on reality, Ike a
great many men, and will remind
them of themselves, loving poetry and
the birds in a world devoted to auto
mobiles and base ball