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Evening star., 1935-12-29
DAY BY DAY
RIGHT REV. JAMES FREEMAN, D.. D, D. c. l..
BISHOP OF WASHINGTON.

definite and fixed plans as to the way
in which its days are to be used. In
general way we know that our occupa-
tions and probably our pleasures will be
like those that have gone before, but
at best these are only expectations based
upon former experience. If we could
slow down the speed of life, throttle our
engines and live less in anticipation and
with less of fear and apprehension of
what is to be, we should have greater
serenity Of mind and more Of peace and
the sense of security. Strive as we may,
we cannot with confidence project our
selves into the future.
The life of the great Master was one
of constant trial, lived in a world that
wilfully and deliberately misunderstood
Him and the purpose Of His ministry.
AS we read the story contained in the
gospel narrative we are struck by the
freedom from anxiety that characterized
it and the readiness with which each
days duty was gladly and willingly
accepted. He sought to show men the
wisdom Of living without fear and with
out apprehension with confident hope
that, Notwithstanding all the mishaps
and trials of life, there was the out
working of a definite plan and purpose.
While He knew that cross marked the
end of His way, He saw beyond it the
high fulfillment of His ministry, declar-
ing: 81, if be lifted up, will draw all
men unto Me-"
One of the best resolutions that we
can make as we approach new year
is to determine to live our life day by
day without worrying, anxious thought
for tomorrow. Samuel Wilberforce had a
fine conception Of a reasonable philoS-
ophy of life when he wrote:
Lord, for tomorrow and its needs I
do not pray:
Keep me, my Lord, from stain of sin
just for today;
Let me no wrong or idle word unthinking
say.
Set Thou seal upon my lips, Just
for today.
Let me both diligently work and duly
pray:
Let me be kind in word and deed, Just
for today.
Let me in season, Lord, be grave, in
season gay;
So for tomorrow and its needs do not
pray,
But keep me, guide me, love me, Lord,
just for today"
Evening star., 1935-12-29

indictment was dismissed by Federal
Judge as not falling under the letter or
the intent of the statute, inasmuch as
Bomberger had threatened no one but
himself.
The crime of kidnapping for ransom
is so grave that it is deplorable that
it should be faxed. with whatever intent
or purpose. It is like the cry of "wolt.
wolf," when there is no wolf. causing
doubt in the minds of those charged
with the investigation and pursuit.
There should be some punishment even
though the statute as now interpreted
may appear to fail to cover frauds of this
character. A severe penalty imposed
upon the present pretender would prob
ably effectively discourage any further
attempts Of this character.
Evening star., 1935-12-29

wooden boxes, and even, as was found
to be the case when the Post ONCE fire
occurred. in open wooden trays.
Sprinkler systems and non-snoking
rules will not give the protection that
these materials require, assuming that
they are of any official value. But the
question arises whether they are of such
value in all cases. Is there not a con-
stant accumulation Of matter that might
well be promptly discarded9 There
should, indeed, be general overhauling
"a job that might require several years
for thorough execution-with the weed
ing out and orderly destruction of
actually obsolete materials and the
equally orderly arrangement of the re-
mainder in places of safe keeping, so
arranged as to permit ready access in
case Of need.
1t is the confident expectation that the
United States Government will carry on
for many generations, perhaps for many
centuries, short Of some cataclysmic
change. At the present rate of accumu-
lation of documentary material the mere
records and accessories of administra-
ton will in a few decades become. a
gigantic burden, entailing costly super
vision of care if actually preserved and,
If the papers are of any value whatever,
an irreparable loss If destroyed through
some act of carelessness or through mis-
fortune beyond the range of architectural
designing and building administration.
Evening star., 1935-12-29
A Kidnap Faker.

The outcome of the Milne kidnapping
case is not altogether surprising. From
the outset the affair, though it followed
the usual lines of such criminal enter
prises, looked improbable. The youths
confession, elected after long questioning
by Government agents, confirms the Sus-
picion which had promptly arisen that
he was perpetrating trick, for gain or
for notoriety. 1t would seem from his
final statement that the latter was his
objective, to attract attention to himself
in short, for publicity" 1t appears that
he had aspirations for the stage and he
seems to have felt that this adventure
would give him market value in that
direction, rather sorry commentary
upon the dramatic standards of the
present time.
The question has arisen as to whether
his escapade constitutes a criminal
offense. A somewhat parallel case
occurred in Indiana earlier in this cur
rent year. A youth named Bomberger
pretended that he had been kidnapped
and demanded ransom of $4,000 from
his father-of course, making this de-
mand in the name of the fictitious kid
naper. He, as in Mines case, was inef-
fective in the deceit and was indicted
under the Federal statute, enacted after
the kidnapping of the Lindbergh child,
which provides: whoever shall deposit
In any post Office or authorized depositary
for mail matter any letter or other COM
munication addressed to any other person
and containing any threat to injure the
person of the addressee or another shall
be found guilty and imprisoned" This
Evening star., 1935-12-29

AS we come toward the close of an
other year, our day-by-day diaries tell
lis of the story of our activities as the
years proceed. The record doubtless sug-
gests both failure and success; the ad-
vances we have made and the retreats
we have experienced A cursory study
makes it evident that each day contains
a story that is quite complete in itself.
It also emphasizes the fact that the
units of time by which we reckon life,
are broken into small fragments. While
we may project ourselves into tomorrow,
anticipating its plans and purposes, we
can only live our life one day at time.
George Mcdonald once wrote: "No man
ever sank under the burden OF the day.
It is when tomorrow's burden is added
to the burden of today, that the weight
Is more than we can bear. Never load
yourself so. If you find yourself so
loaded, at least remember this: 1t is your
doing, not Gods. He begs you to leave
the future to Him and mind the present" !"
His philosophy Is sound and one that
safeguards us from worrying anticipa-
ton on the one hand or expectant joy
on the other It is in conSonance with
the word of Him who said: Take no
worrying, anxious thought for the NOR
row." This does not mean improvident
living, it does mean proper recognition
of the limitations imposed upon us by
the restrictions of a well-ordered and
prescribed calendar. Arnold Bennett
wrote suggestively in his book entitled.
Twenty y-four Hours Day." Of we'll
ordered scheme Of SO apportioning its
hours as to render life efficient and
satisfying.
A friend of mine, afflicted with a fatal
malady who had everything in life to live
for, said to me one day: II have been
living too much in the future-antici-
pating too. much my tomorrows. I have
reached stage now where this is rem
dered impossible, and I have made up
my mind to let each day tell its own
story. This has brought real comfort to
me, as do not have to anticipate what
is to be on the morrow" His reflection
had altered his whole philosophy OF life
and it made him think more seriously
of its great aim and purpose.
The world in which we live seems to
be forever in a hurry. Some one speaks
of men and women running about with
their souls in their satchels." 1t is a
homely but accurate description all TOO
common to our modern life.
AS we face new year we can make no
Evening star., 1935-12-29
New Deal Duodecimlets.

New Deal Washington proposes to give
birth to duodecimlets. Twelve little
Washingtons, each with its feet planted
squarely on goodly section of American
soil, are to spread the gospel of Federal
control and Federal government. The
idea is conceived, apparently, in belief
that more and more government Is the
cure for America It is far cry from
Thomas Jeffersons conception of liberty
and government.
The suggestion that these twelve sub
capitals be established throughout the
country comes from the Presidents Ma
tional Resources Board, which includes
four members Of the cabinet, not to men
ton Harry L. Hopkins, the Federal relief
administrator. The board, in making its
recommendation for the establishment
of these subcapitals, asserts that they are
not to intrude upon State governments
and State authority. However. when the
Federal Government lies down with
State government it is like the wolf lying
down with the lamb. If there is any
swallowing done, it is by the wolf, not
the lamb.
The plan contemplates establishment
of a dozen provincial governments, each
looking to Washington for its authority
and for its direction. 1t proposes, not to
reduce the control of Washington over
the country and the activities of the peo-
pie, but to spread it, until it covers all
like the dew in August. What magnifi-
cent prospect for the development Of
bureaucracy! Federal jobs, instead Of
being lessened, will be multiplied. And
what of the cost of the twelve little cap
itals, each with its full quota of officials
and employees and its public buildings?
If the people wish to put the clamps of
Federal government more and more Sc
curely upon them, If they wish to see the
costs of government mount higher and
higher, let them try out this latest-to-be-
proposed New Deal experiment.
The new proposal is exactly in line with
New Deal thought. 1t calls for national
planning and national economy" on the
broadest kind of scale. New Deal legis-
lation and New Deal plans and New Deal
orators have all taken pot shots at local
and State governments. The argument
has been advanced time and again that
under modern conditions the problems Of
the people can only be handled nationally
and with the aid of the National Govern
ment. When the National Government
handles all the problems of the people
and incidentally controls all their activi-
ties-the ideal will have been achieved.
It is idle for the New Dealers to continue
to insist that they believe in local and
State government. Not even New Deal
er can go in two directions at the same
time and keep going long.
The mounting costs of Federal gov
ernment are plain to all. The more Fed
eral government the country has, the
higher the costs will be. The more Fed
eral government the country has, the
larger the number of persons on the pay
roll will become. With a dozen little
Washingtons, in addition to Washington
itself, the dream Of bureaucracy run mad
may not be far from reality.
Evening star., 1935-12-29
Government Documents.

The recent fire in the new Post Office
Department Building, which destroyed a
large quantity of important files, having
been attributed to the carelessness Of a
smoker engaged in the examination OF
this material, an executive order for
bidding all smoking in file rooms is urged
by Secretary Ickes, who has been con-
ductlng an inquiry into the case. Such
an order should have been issued and
enforced long ago. Just so, sprinkler
system, which is likewise recommended,
should have been installed in every store
room, where spontaneous combustion or
an act of carelessness might occur with
the result of the destruction Of ire
placeable documents.
Further reforms in public building
administration may be expected to result
from this fire, which was happily not
as costly in either damage to the build
ing or in the loss of records as was first
feared. But whether the fundamental
need which the occurrence discloses,
that of proper place Of storage for
semi-current paper materials relating
to the Governments operations, will now
be met Is question.
After long lapse Of time Hall Of
Archives for the keeping Of the most
valuable documentary material relating
to American history has been erected
and will shortly be in full service. Mean
while, warehouse has been built, where
non-current materials bearing upon the
Governments activities are stored. But
each department and bureau keeps its
own files of a current and semi-current
character; that is to say, each holds them
but does not assuredly keep them, as this
recent fire demonstrates. They are piled
in spare rooms-if there are any--in cor
ridors, In attics. In some cases there
is little or no system in their storage.
In many instances they are kept In
Evening star., 1935-12-29

Louisa M. Alcott was charming writer
of the kind of children's stories that
grown people still delight to read. Chaun-
cey olcott was a lifting singer, whose
talents extended from popular song to
Sheridan comedy. He rated as about the
best Sir Lucius O'Trigger that graced the
English-speaking stage. The occasional
confusion of the names lowing, perhaps,
to radio influence for sound as a substi-
tute for spelling) implies tribute to two
figures high in reminiscent esteem.
Evening star., 1935-12-29
Shooting Stars.
BY PHuANDER JOHNSON.
Boondoggerel.

Happy New Year! Father Time
Sounds again the golden chime
Which a future bright foretells,
Joining with the wedding bells.
Happy New Year sounds anew
Love you true, indeed I do"
Or the gentle strains begin
That put the grin in "Lohengrin."
Jingle, jingle! Sleigh bells mingle
Where the frost brings many tingle
Happiness the world foretells
To the tune Of Jingle Bells!"
Evening star., 1935-12-29

The gangsters, more than well meaning
statesmen, threaten to become RESPONSE
Washington was a heroic idealist, whose
thought took little account of the au-
thoritative attitude to be assumed by
G-men.
Evening star., 1935-12-29

Many statesmen who come to Washing
ton are talented in the domain of pic
lures, poetry and song. The gift Of
oratory should not remain a supreme
consideration. Exhibits should be ar
ranged to enable craftsmanship to re-
veal its artistic and idealistic phase.
Evening star., 1935-12-29
Teeth and Crime.

From the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
II seems rather surprising no one has
vet suggested that crime could be pre-
vented by pulling the teeth of those
manifesting symptoms of criminal
tendency.
Evening star., 1935-12-29

Nations talk seriously Of Saving their
faces" TIE private soldiers must realize
the solemn fact that their anatomies are
in danger.
Evening star., 1935-12-29

Mussolini employees direct methods. He
might accomplish more if instead CT es-
tablishing shotgun censorship he would
organize his own string of newspaper
syndicates.
Evening star., 1935-12-29
Swapping Claims.

From the winston-salem journal.
Republicans claim they will get Demo-
cratic votes. Democrats claim they will
get Republican votes. Looks as II the
old parties have developed the base ball
practice Of trading players.
Evening star., 1935-12-29
w. B. A. News.

w. B. A. News.
'Where have you been so late at
night2" asked Henrietta.
"At the initiation" said Mr.. Meekton.
"It was ,lnduly prolonged"
'What organization?"
"The Wife Beaters' Association. The
initiation consists in sort of marathon
that will qualify man to beat his wife
getting home nights to look after the
children"
Evening star., 1935-12-29
Wealth and Wisdom.

"Wealth continues to flow into COL
leges.''
"It is a good idea," said Senator Sor-
ghum. IF banks happen to get into an
argument, colleges may help out by
opening windows for note clerks and
paying tellers."
Jud Tunkins says he can't see the use
of censorship. Even in a war there can
be no glory without publicity.
Evening star., 1935-12-29

Aviation is in its infancy. Nations are
seeking a way to prevent it from giving
flaming youth" exhibition.
Evening star., 1935-12-29

The underworld becomes formidable
when its representatives attempt spec
tacular demonstrations as overlords.
Evening star., 1935-12-29

American fortunes unite In wedlock.
Cupid is not merely a philanderer. He
is a financier.
Evening star., 1935-12-29

Ethiopia is full of mud. A sanction
against rubber boots might be especially
resented by Mussolinisti.
Evening star., 1935-12-29
Holiday Routine.

Holiday Routine.
Mother gets the dishes done
And has the ice cream neatly froze,
Noise from toys the children won
Keep dear father from doze.
Christmas carols some one chants
Father dons, at dutyis call,
Whiskers and red flannel pants
A pleasant time was had by all.
81 likes poetry" said Uncle Eben, "but
1t never gifts fur enough to soften down
de bad news of de prose notice dat says
Pay de Rent or Move"
Evening star., 1935-12-29
Eve Work.

Drink to me only with thine eyes.
AS you a cocktail sink
And never, to our sad surprise,
Give the barkeep wink.
Evening star., 1935-12-29
Mernber of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled to
the use for republication of all news dispatches
credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein
All rights of publication of special dispatches
herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1935-12-29

All Other states and Canada.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-16
Anchorage, Alaska. ',
 September 10, 1884.

Notice is hereby given that the Northwestern Herring Co.,, have filed an application for a trade and manufacturing site, Anchor age 07840, for a tract of land situated at the head of Port Conclusion, Baranof Island, embraced in U. S. Survey No. 2150 from which corner No. l said U.SL.M. No. 215O bears IS. 8 13 w. 2.59 chains distant. containing 5906 acres. Latitude 650 l5 N. Longitude 1340 40' 30" w. and it is now in the files of the U. s. Land Office, Anchorage, AL aska.
 Any and all persons claiming ad- versely should file their adverse claims in the U. s. Land Office, Anchorage, Alaska, within the period of publication or thirty days thereafter, or they will be barred by the provisions of the Statutes.
 FLORENCE L. KOLB,
 Acting Register. First publication, June 18, 1885. Last publication, Aug. 20, l935.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-16
Alaska and the Tin Can.
Anchorage Times)

"Wean Alaska from the tin can"
 Such the apt declaration made in Fourth of July address at Anchorage by Col O. F, Ohlson General Manager of the Alaska Railroad The assertion aimed at the general practice o1 Alaskans in consuming quantities of inn ported canned foods which can be supplied by Alaskan farms
 The declaration could be stepped up a point by insertion of the word outside before the words tin can. Doubtless this is what the keen minded colonel also had in mind Consumption of fresh Alaskan farm products will take of only a portion of the possible production. The surplus should be canned-and then distributed. To con- sume the Alaska product throughout the year sates canning of fruits vegetables and the like to vast extent The slogan then should be, "Wean Alaska away from the Outside tin can' And that is exactly what should be done
 Alaska in 1881 consumed fresh beef and veal im- ported from the States to the value of $5140Oo but ter worth S525 O0O eggs $462000. Vegetables and fruits imported ran into similar enormous figures. Matanuska Valley produce such foods in abund- ance. When the Matanuska farm colony lands get cannery is put into operation and the Alaska fresh and canned product distributed throughout the rail belt and to all sections of Alaska the Territory will be on the way to permanent prosperity. Living out of the imported tin is just what has played mischief with Alaska economically and helped bleed her white.
 l More Alaska homes, and hundred per cent consumption of home products and stoppage of drainage of Alaska's gold crop well her crops from the soil to the outside world will mean the big step in making Alaska empire within herself "a popuous and prosperous land and the North land pride of the nation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-16
MIR. OSBORN'S REPORT.

One of the most interesting observations the Matanuska colonization project comes from Chase & Osborn former Republican Governor of Michigan, who passed through Juneau yesterday on the way home from visiting the project.
 Frankly most of the mistakes have been made, I believe, back in Michigan" he reported. "Too brilliant picture was painted for them before they arrived in Alaska. They expected too much. Then, too they have been feted so much that their pioneer prospective has been lost I find nothing wrong with the project under it's present manage ment. While I was there eight families, dissatisfied, left for the States. But the majority of those colonists to whom I talked will see the venture through"
 Coming from the former head of the great State of Michigan, a Republican and a veteran news paper (associate editor of the Detroit Free Press) trained in observing accurately the state ment has than passing significance. It appears to be a fair, honest. unbiased sentiment based on the findings of a man who has spent his life using his powers of observation.
 It is very probable that MT. Osborn has stuck his finger right on the crux of the whole trouble and all that remains beside hard work and good judgment to make the project a real is the matter of weedng out few who should never have been chosen the first place for the big adventure Human nature being what it is, it was a pretty difficult task select 200 families every which would measure up or stand the test. It is possible that those who made the selections may have erred as we all are wont to do, honestly. But there is value in finding fault that score. With those who cannot fill the bill sent back to the States where they fit better into the scheme of things the remaining families bolsered perhaps from time to time by new colonists yet make Matanuska an outstanding accomplishment and add to Alaska [. strong and hardy class of citizens of which the Territory be proud.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-16
HOLBROOK'S MOTHER.
 BROTHER ON VISIT

We!lman Holbrook, Assistant Re sional Forester, is enjoying a visit rom his mother, Mrs. Mary J Holbrook of Milton -Freewater. Ore near Walla Walla, and his brother D- C. Holbrook of Portland, con nected with the Federal Bureau c! Crop Estimates in that city. Tn! visitors arrived on the Yukon and will be here two or three weeks The brothers are planning some extensive fishing trips.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-16
NEW EQUIPMENT

The Forest Service is soon tc recelVe some new equipment for carrying on eco work, according to information to the Forest Serv- ice office here from it's Washington headquarters. The consignment will include five dump trucks, three tractors, three graders and an air compressor. Wellman Holbrook, As- siStant Regional Forester, stated the equipment will be used in var ious parts of the Territory in con- nection with CCC work.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-16
IN ACTION THERE IS HOPE.

The New York Herald Tribune which spends a great deal of it's time finding fault with the Roose- velt Administration has, at last unwittingly perhaps come out with admission of the nadequacy oi the old Republican Party. The Tribune in com menting the young Republican movement says:
 Old line politicians accustomed to see
 groups of young Republicans organized to
 save the party doubtless view the latest
 rebirth of the Young Republicans with un-
 excited tolerance Firm in control of the