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The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-01
"BEATING THE RAP"

Bruno Hauptmann gets at least another 48 hours of life The at least appears timely for the convicted Lindbergh baby kidnaper expert at lodging the chair that it is only guess just when he will pay the penalty for his crime
 It will be two years in September since the Bronx carpenter apprehended and brought to trial for the Lindbergh abduction and murder. He has been found guilty and twice sentenced to die in the electric chair It would appear there had been plenty of time to dig up any and all information relative to the victed But with matter of minutes before the button pressed turning on the "heat" Hauptmann gets another lease on life, albeit short
 It is possible that in maintaining the safeguards thrown around the innocent that have allowed too many legal oopholes to filter statutes? Some of big criminal in this country cer- tanly would point in that direction The charge is
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-01
Horoscope -@The stars incline
 but do not c0npel'
THURSDAY. APRIL 2. 1886

THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1886
 Through the business hours to- day a strongly benefic aspect domin- ates, according to astrology. In the morning there may be an inclination toward contentious and quarrels. Control of temper is extraordinary important.
 This is primarily a time for push ing business and commerce. Certain great projects will be launched this spring when manufacturers will be busy turning out many products in steel and iron.
 Those who write business letters today should be cautious; so should those who pen love missives. It is not a favorable day for signing papers of any sort.
 Organizing is stimulated under this rule of the stars which encour- ages the grouping of men and wo- men who advocate changes in pub lie policies American minds may be exceedingly sensitive to suggestions and easily swayed.
 Newspapers and editors are likely to undergo changes and to altar political affiliations. New writers will gain recognition
 All the signs appear to presage for the younger generation assump- ton of responsibilities in business and government. Prominent men and women of the older generations will retire as 1886 advances, it is predicted.
 Japan may suffer from a calam- ity in the form of an explosion or fire. Earthquakes also will cause losses, but spirit of expansion will not be effected.
 An assassination in Europe will shock the world before midsummer, it is prophesied Crime will greatly increase in the United States and robberies will multiply within the next few months.
 Persons whose birthday it is have the augury of year of unexpected good fortune. Increase in income is probable.
 Children born on this day probab- ly will be students and industrious. Subjects of this sign usually succeed in intellectual fields.
 Nicholas Murray Butler, univer- sity president, was born on this day 1862. Others who have celebrated it as a birthday include Hans Chris tian Anderson, Danish Writer, 1905; Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States, 1742 Copy right, 1886.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-01

often made that any one with sufficient money can beat the rap as the underworld puts it. Hauptmann hasn't any money many other guilty men haven't had money but still delay after delay has marked the course of justice. It isn't much question of guilt or innocence. Every person is entitled to fair trial and if there is any question about it. new one where circumstances warrant It is after conviction that delays begin. merrygo-round of legal machin- cry that months and years put into motion and endless expense while the criminal sits calmly in a nice warm jail is out on bond con- vincing himself if no one else that he is innocent
 There is ample for those who believe some thing should be done about speeding up our wheels o justice without jeopardzing the rights of every in dvidual.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-01
Daily Lessons in English x
h.y w. L. Gordon

WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: Do not say, We continued on for about ten minutes" Omit on.
 OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: h. nocence. Pronounce last syllable sense. not suns.
 OFTEN MISPELLED: Engineer; not ere.
 SYNONYMS: Sticky, adhesive, viscid, viscous, glutinous
 WORD STUDY: Use a word three times and it is yours" Let us increase our vocabulary by master ing one word each day. Today's word: PANACEA; a remedy for all diseases; cure-all Tt may be the panacea for the evils of society"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-01
Modern
 Etiquette By Raheyta l ,ee

Q. When introducing two wmen which name should be mentioned first?
 A. When there is quite a differ ence in ages, the younger woman should be presented to the older if the ages are about the same, it makes no difference.
 Q. Are there\ any kinds of potat- oes where one hnaY use the fingers when eating, Fteneh fried, shoe string, baked, etc9
 A. No; the fork should be used for all kinds.
 Q. What are considered the most popular hours for a wedding?
 A. Either high noon or the late afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-01
As Long As Grass Grows.
(New York World-Telegram)

tNeW 1OrR WOru-lelegram
 Reading the speeches of Brtain's Eden, Frances Flandin and Begiums Van zeeand before the League of Nations Council in London, reminded of story of similar debate said to have occurred on this continent some forty years ago-in solemn as- semby of the high council of the Cherokee nation at Tahlequah, Indian Territory.
 AS Europes diplomats the weekend deplored Germanys abrogaton of sacred treaties and shiv- cred for the future of collective security just did the austere Cherokee senators depore similar lack of integrity the part of the Great White Father p Washington.
 The Congress of the United States had created what known the Dawes Commission to go into the Indian Territory and negotiate treaties with the Indian tribes AS usual white men wanted more land.
 It became necessary, therefore that a companion resolution be approved by the Cherokee council ating a commission of Cherokees to treat with the Dawes Commission (Be it remembered that the Cherokee Nation proud and constitutional public which once sent to Washington less per- sonage than Sam Houston with full credentials to act as Ambassador Extraordinary and Minister Pleni- potentiary.)
 So this companion resolution was introduced in the Cherokee council And for three long days so the story goes oratory echoed through the coun- cil house at Tahlequah. With words that pucked at the heartstrings the Cherokee senators hardened back to the trail of tears which their people had been moved under military escort from the home of their fathers the Atlantic seaboard that faraway ldilu WlIl QlgnJy-InOSe OlQ Cnerokee orators were great digny-they recalled treaty after another which the Cherokees had signed with the United States and which the latter had dsregarded as mere scraps of paper.
 Hadn't the boundaries of their republic been time and again guaranteed as long the sun rose in the east and set in the west, long the grass grew on the land and water flowed down Neosho River? And hadn't the white man time and again encroach- ed on their domain? Why then sign another covenant that would be just worthless? And so, the story goes on the third and last day o the debate one of the Cherokee senators-perhaps he was the majority whip-soemnly arose and intro duced an amendment to the resolution The amend ment struck out the word treat and inserted in lieu thereof, the word monkey" The amendment was adopted and the amended resolution duly passed ere ating Cherokee Commission ito monkey with the Dawes commission"
 We don't vouch for the accuracy of this story But Il IS good story nevertheless and worth reteng at tune Ike this when we of the United States prone to look with righteous upon the misdeeds Of European nations. Before arrogating to ourselves moral superiority over the rest of man. kind hadn't we better weep little the shoulders of the American red man?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-01
Look ard Le arn By A. C. Gordon

l. How many divorces are there in the U s. annually, in round fig ures?
 2. Who were the opposing com manders in the Battle of Gettysburg? 3. Who are the Orangemen? 4. How much do American mo- torists pay in federal gasoline taxes annually?
 B. What is the population of Can- ada?
 ANSWERS l. During recent year there were 160000
 2. Generals George Meade and Robert E. Lee.
 3. Irish Protestants 4. About $180,000,O00. 5. 1881 census gives 1O,374,195.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-01

Hitler is reported to have made gesture of con-
 ciliaton toward the Locarno We hope it is thorough as the he made few days ago in the Rhneland. But, of course he's talking peace now, not
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-01

Hauptmann was electrocuted! The Republicans have come out for Roosevelt! Townsend is actually paying his old age pension money! These the kind of sen tences one write only April fools day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-01
From The Empire 20 YEARS AGO
APRIL I, 1916

The war thus far had caused 49,- 500 widows in Great Britain, ac- cording to figures released by the House of Commons during argu- ment on the war pensions bill
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-01

Fred Aver and Billy Webb, driving teams each composed of twelve dogs, broke the Alaskan record for the drive from Nome to Solomon and return. Tine former record was held by Charles Johnson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-01

The House committee has recommended six mil lion for the Gmen Probably figure they may have to catch Hauptmann again.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-01

The general opinion seems to be that even if Borah ald get the ball. he would run to the wrong goal post just from force of habit-Ohio State Journal
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-01

Ike Sowerby was appointed to the auditing board of the city council.
 The Arctic Brotherhood sponsor ed a dance in the hall. The new ventilators which had just been installed added much to the enjoy ment and a large crowd attended.
 Edward Krause, held in the jail until trial and charged with eight indictments, reiterated his innocence and steadily disclaimed any know ledge of the whereabouts of William Christie, worked in the '700" mill, whom Krause allegedly lured away with false subpoena, and, in the opinion of state officers, did away with Christie because of jealousy over Mrs. Christie.
 The local plant of Frye-Bruhn was remodelled and an entirely new cold storage plant installed.
 w. D. Gross, owner of the Grand Theatre, left on the City of Seattle for business trip to the States. He was accompanied by Mrs. Gross.
 Most of the citizens of. Juneau found sugar in their salt shakers anc salt in their sugar bowls, and a few prominent citizens picked up purses lying on the sidewalk. Even that long ago it was April Fools Day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-01

The city council adopted an or dinance allowing speed of 12 mil es on city streets instead of six miles as was formerly the case, ordinance to go into effect April 10. The lay also provided that all machines car " numbers both front and rear
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-01
HAPPY-------
 BIRTHDAY

The Empire ertends conerdtuld- tions and best toishes tod0y, their c:rthday 1nniUersary, . tho fouo;5- ing:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-01

The fuehrer has caused considerable furor.-Indi- annapolis News.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-01

The modern military pack horse The Taxpaver Buffalo Courier-Express
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-01
APRIL l.

pr. L. P. Dawes
 Charles Rudy John H. Peterson Mrs. w. L. Lowell Mrs. R. c. Hurley Mrs. w. A. Blanck
 F. E. Mills
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-01

Ike Sowerby was appointed to the auditing board of the city council.
Evening star., 1936-02-23
By the Associated Press.

BOSTON, February 22.-Prof. Will
liam G. Hoffman, outspoken foe Of
phonetic Standardization, believes cli-
matte differences raise an insurmount-
able barrier to those who would regi-
ment the manner in which English
is spoken.
Hoffman, Boston University author
ity on the spoken word, said SO to-
night in an interview in which he
scoffed at the efforts of prominent
educators" to end sectional dialects
by adoption of an international phon-
etic alphabet based on the South Of
England enunciation.
He found 1t unnecessary to 90 far
ther than Harvard University for an
example Of the horrors OF standardiza-
ton for, to Prof. Hoffman. the Har-
ward accent was nothing but loose
mouthed, hot-potato imitation of
Cambridge (EnglanO speech"
When Harvard man talks, as
serted Hoffman, words drip" from
his mouth.
Not so the sectional speech Of the
United States and the reason there.
for Is the climate.
To New England's rugged weather.
for instance, Hoffman credited the
characteristic "twangy" accent Of its
rural speech.
From the balmy climate Of the
South sprang an accent warm and
soft while to the winds that swesp
Evening star., 1936-02-23
GOODYEAR P|CKETS.
IGNORE INJUNCTION
Sheriff Will Confer With
Union and Company
Before Acting.
BY the Associated Press.

AKRON, Ohio, February 22-Picket
lines remained intact before Goodyear
Tire g. Rubber Co. gates tonight de-
spite Common Pleas Court injunc-
ton, effective Immediately, restraining
striking union and non-union employees
from interfering with plant operations.
Sheriff James T. Flower indicated
he would not attempt to enforce the
injunction until Monday. He said he
planned to confer separately tomorrow
with rubber workers union officials
municipal authorities. non-striking
employees and company executives.
Lyle Carruthers, spokesman for non
strikers, said his group would remain
away from the factories voluntarily
until the company announces resump-
ton of operations.
S. H. Dalrymple, president Of the
United Rubber Workers Of America,
and John House. Goodyear local presi-
dent, said "as law abiding citizens we
will urge pickets to abide by the courts
decision"
Dalrymple, prior to the favorable
court action on the company's injunc-
ton petition, had asserted, If at
tempts are made to enforce an in
junction. there will be industrial
paralysis Of the CITY,"
Approximately $4,000 workers were
idle as result Of the strike, which
halted Goodyear operations on We'd
nesday.
Union officials said the strike origi-
mated Monday among tire builders in
the No. 2 plant after the company
denied a request from their committee
for advance notice of lay-of1s in that
department. The tire builders pre-
viously staged a "sit-down" protest
against the lay-off Of approximately so
of their number. an order which the
company later suspended indefi-
nitely."
Evening star., 1936-02-23
Regimented Speech Boring,
Declares Boston u. Professor

the Western plain and mountain. that
area owes an enunciation breezy.
crisp and clear
Phonetic standardization, If it ever
could be achieved, would transform
these varied accents to . spoken Ian
guage dull and uninteresting," he
declared.
It would bring about q "recommen-
dation Of speech" and continued
Hoffman, Il can imagine nothing so
boring as listening to the same kind
OF voices all the time.
Why" he exclaimed, I'VE would sll
be speaking like actors who initiate
this so-called English accent, or like
radio announcers.
What we do need" he went on,
are full, round tones preserving, how
ever. the different sectional character
istics.
Voices are unusually poor he ex-
planned. because people do not listen
to their own"
I'VE listen with amused impatience
to the grunts. the yaps, the squesks,
the squeals, the say -lissen', the OH
God intonations and enunciations
and try to subdue our own eccentra-
cities to q quiet negative personality.
What We really need Is to recover
the unrestsained. easy cheerful utter
ance Of childhood"
And tho remedy?
Yawn frequently, Prof. HOFFMAN ad-
vised, for yawnins '.relaxes the Jaws
and ilinainatas tsrsA nssvos1 speech =
Evening star., 1936-02-23
Human Gr0u7,dhog
Quits House For
Funeral of Wife
Wisconsin Man, Who
Stays Abed in Winter
Left Alone by Death.
~ the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
WATERFOWL, Wis, February a.
The death of his wife brought Arthur
Z. (Turkey) Gehrke out Of hiberna-
tion today.
Disregarding the stomach misery
that for 20 years has sent him to bed
with the first Winter winds, whereby
he became known as the human
grounding" Gehrke went out into zero
weather to arrange for the funeral.
Gehrke's wife, Grace, who minis
tered to him during his Winters in
bed, prepared his meals, kept house
and took over his bartending duties,
died today while sitting in chair in
the living quarters above their tavern.
She was 48 years old. iest
A heart ailment caused her death.
Mrs. Gehrke had not peen III, but a
few days ago was carried home after
falling on q slippery sidewalk. Funeral
services will be conducted here Mon
day afternoon.
Evening star., 1936-02-23
COUzENS SEEKING
CUMMINGS DATA
Senator Asks R. F. c. and |.
c. c. About Large Salaries
Reported From Banks.

Senator Couzens, Republican, Mich
igan. yesterday asked the Reconstruc-
ton Finance Corp. and the Interstate
Commerce Commission as to the truth
of a report that Walter ]. Cummings,
treasurer of the Democratic National
Committee, was receiving over $50 900
in salaries from jobs created by those
agencies.
The Senator emphasized he was not
making the question personal issue,
but said he wanted the information in
connection with bill recommended
by the r. F. C. to exempt from State
taxation preferred bank stock, capital
notes and debentures held by that
Federal lending agency.
Tax Payment Question.
Couzens and some other members of
the Banking Committee have con-
tended that if the r. F. c. could
afford to approve such large salaries
as Cummings was reported to be draw
ing from banks and railroads in which
the r. F. c. has heavy investments
1t could pay taxes on its stockholdings.
The Supreme Court recently ruled it
must pay such taxes to the State of
Maryland.
Efforts will be made in the Senate
tomorrow to have the Fletcher bill to
carry out the r. F. C. recommends
tions taken up for consideration.
Couzens may object if he has not
received a reply from the R. F. c.
and I. C. C.
Chairman Jones of the R. F. C. de-
clined to comment on the Cummings
matter yesterday. saying he did not
know the exact salaries the Democratic
official was being paid and could not
ascertain them until the records were
open for inspection. They were not
available yesterday because of the
holiday, Jones said.
Large Salaries Reported.
The reports Couzens sought to verify
were that Cummings, a Chicagoan, re-
ceives $4,000 a year as chairman OF
the board of the Continental Illinois
Bank & Trust Co., which still owes
eAAS @s' =. ~. 0oO,OVO,tOU, S1O,UUU az
trustee of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St
Paul & Pacific Railroad now under
going reorganization with r. F. C
support, and an undetermined salary
as director of the Maryland Casualty
Co. The r. F. c. was reported tc
have $37.500, 900 invested in the latte,
firm.
Couzens said he had contended be-
fore the Banking Committee that the
banks or stockholders should pay the
taxes out of earnings, but that Jones
held earnings were so small the taxes
would reduce them to almost nothing
The contention that it was the in
tent Of Congress to make such stock
holdings exempt from State taxation
was described by Couzens as "just
another case of sloppy legislating."
Evening star., 1936-02-23
Minton to Discuss Z. Y. A.
INDIANA SENATOR TO TALK ON COURT DECISION

The T. ". A. decision of the
Supreme Court Of the United
States and what the T. v. A.
means to the country will be
discussed by Senator Sherman
Minton Of Indiana in the Ma
tional Radio Forum tomorrow at
1880 pm.
The National Radio Forum is
arranged by The washington Star
and broadcast over the network OF
the National Broadcasting Co.
Senator Minton Is a Democrat
and . strong supporter of the
President and the New Deal. He
is . lawyer and Q member of the
Senate Interstate Commerce Com
mittee.
The r. v. A. decision of the
Supreme Court, upholding the
validity Of the act In 30 far rs It
was involved. has BEEN pleasing to
the New Dealers.
Evening star., 1936-02-23
ENGINEER KEEPS MUM
ON KIDNAP EXPERIENCE
Faneuf Says It Is "Inconvenient"
to Discuss 11-Day Stay
With Bandits.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, February
22.-Samuel C. Franeuf, American
engineer. who was released yesterday
after being held captive by bandits
for IL days, said tonight it was "incon-
venient" to discuss his experiences.
Faneuf refused to give any inforna-
ton on his kidnapping beyond saying
that he was well treated except for
being served poor food.
He also refused to state the amount
Of ransom which had been paid for his
release, but it was rumored that the
payment amounted to the equivalent
of $1,000.
The mining engineer visited Gen.
Juan Sotolara. chief of the military
zone, and expressed thanks for efforts
troops had made to rescue him.
Evening star., 1936-02-23
BULGARIA is EXCITED
AT VELCHEFF VERDICT
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SOFIA, Bulgaria, February 22.-Col.
Damyan Velcheff, oft-decorated for
the bravery with which he faced the
enemy fire as a subaltern, shrugged
his shoulders in silence today when
he was sentenced to death as a con-
spirator.
.Velcheff has been near death before
This time the charge against him Is
that he plotted to assassinate King
Boris last October 8, and it is likely
that he will be hanged within two
weeks.
All Bulgaria was excited tonight
over the sentence, imposed by court
martial after a secret trial which
lasted two months. It took the mill
tary judges 72 hours of deliberations
after the trial closed to decide that
the colonel must die.
He will be hanged March z unless
King Boris himself intervenes or the
Supreme Military Court reverses the
sentence on a point of law.
Evening star., 1936-02-23
SOVIET PROTESTS
lAPAN'SATTACKS
Moscow Views Monaghan
Border Clashes With "Se-
rious Concern"
BY the Associated Press,

ny the Associated PreSs.
MOSCOW, February 20 (P.-Japa-
nese Ambassador Tamekichi Ota was
officially informed today that the
Soviet government views the FREQUENT
clashes on the frontier between outer
Mongolia and Manchukuo with seri-
GUS concern"
Coincidentally, reports from Ulan
Bator, Outer Mongolia, distributed by
the Tass (official Soviet) News Agency
said additional Japanese troops were
being moved to the Lake BUR region
on the border, with the purpose of
launching attacks against Mongolia.
Far East Peace Peril Seen.
The vice commissar for foreign af-
fairs. B. B. Stomoniakoff. told Ambas-
sador Ota that in the opinion of the
Soviet government the increasing
frequency Of the alleged raids" on
Mongolian border posts was endanger-
ing peace in the Far East.
Stomoniakof pointed out that the
Soviet government has maintained
"unalterably friendly relations" with
Outer Mongolia since 1921, and sue-
gested the appointment of a mixed
commission to study means of pre-
venting incidents there.
Ota said he would wire Toxic for
further instructions He advised the
Russian official that the Japanese
government was not able to accept the
Soviet suggestion for inclusion of
neutrals in mixed commission which
has been planned to probe a clash of
January 80 on the Soviet et-Manchukuo
border.
Agreeing to Ota's request that the
soviets should not insist on that point,
Stomoniakoff said the Russians would
participate in commission made up
only OF Japanese, Russians and Man
chukuoanS, but declared the Soviet
delegations size must equal that of
the combined Japanese and Manchu-
koan representations.
Will Consult Manchukuo.
Ota expressed agreement with this
idea, and said he would consult Man
chukuo.
Klementi E. Voroshiloff, commissar
OF war, in message to the Red Army
on the eve Of the 18th anniversary
OF its founding, called tonight for In
creasing vigilance" at the Soviet
borders.
The Red defense forces, which in
the last year have been brought to
100000 men, must be strengthened
still more, he said, in view of lin
creased activity Of war machinery in
capitalistic countries"