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Evening star., 1936-01-12

She gave him little nod and passed out
onto the deck.
A faint puzzled look showed for a moment
in Poirots eyes then. little smile creasing his
lips. he rose, put his head through the door
and glanced down the deck Miss Henderson
was leaning against the rail talking to tall,
soldierlylooking man.
Poirots smile deepened. He drew himself
back into the smoking g-room with the same
exaggerated care with which a tortoise with
draws itself into its shell. For the moment he
had the smoking-roo to himself, though he
rightly conjectured that that would not last
long.
1t did not. Mrs. Capperton her carefully
waved platinum head protected with a net,
her massaged and dieted form dressed in a
smart sports suit. came through the door from
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-16
A Threat To Democracy
Cincinnati Enquirer

(Cmcinnau Enqurer)
 Quite apart from the economic follies he seeks to perperate not altogether unsuspectng people, MT. William Lemke, nominee of the Union party, ? represents wholly n-American and distinctly dan trend in our political life For he is not the chosen candidate of great of citizens of their represen tatves in a national convention He is the hand picked candidate of political priest who for technical aspire to public office, and must have someone to act his proxy.
 For a group which counts itself the enemy of Communism and other forms of dictatorship, this is curious method of nomination. It is flat repudia ton of the basic elements of self-government It is also strikingly akin to the methods developed in Fascist countries for the selection of public officers.
 Let us make mistake The Coughlin-Lemke enterprise is not "left-wing movement" Its doc trines lifted in part from the tenets of socialism, but largely from those of European Fascism. It should be remembered that National Socialism in Germany began as a pseudo-sociast movement d- rected against the bankers and great industriasts. Before many years it to be a scheme for destroying the labor unions and delivering the work ing class into the hands of dictatorship which subseven to the very interests it preended to oppose
 Of course the Union party" is not precise copy of any European political scheme Fascist other wise. It is American in the that the Town send plan and the chain-letter fad American. It has the trappings of any other American scheme to take in the gullibe by arouSng false hopes. But date and set up platform clear warning that the movement has in it of the seeds that might eventually bear fruit in a Fascist dictatorship.
 Because the economic ideas in the Union party's program unsound and unjust any citizen should spurn it. But those who want to vote in terms of their particular interests working and women have particular reason to despise the movement for it potentially closer to Fascism than any other of the many fanciful political rackets that the country has seen
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-16
SURVEY FINDS
 LACK OF FOOD

LONDON, July 16.-Half of Brit Iain's fcrty-five million men, women and children are undernourished because they are unable to spend more than 33 cents daily for food This is revealed by Sir John Boyd Orr, Director of the Imperial Bureau of Animal Nutrition, in a survey just published on Food Health and Income"
 Only the 22,500,00O Britons able to spend more than $2.50 each per week on food acquire the benefits of so-called body protecting foods such as milk. eggs, fruit and vege- tables. It is this half of the popu- lation which has carried on the physical aspect of the Briton as a tall, rugge d, strong -boaed indi- vidual.
 The Il n d CT nourished 22,5O0 900, able to spend only from IA to B cents daily for food, skip the dairy foods, fruit and vegetables in order to provide themselves with meats and bread, the worlds diet of life, the survey showed
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-16
Horoscope '"The stars incline
 but do not compel
FRIDAY. JULY r. 1886.

FRIDAY, JULY IT, 1886. Benefic aspects dominate strongly today, according to astrology. The D n etary government stimulates whatever is constructive in thought and deed.
 The configuratio1 is read as es- pecially promising to Amercan ath- letes who are to achieve ever wid- ching fame. Runners and discus .throwers are under a good direction of the stars.
 ] Home building continues under influences that presage unusual ar chitectural achievements. Interior decoration is to be exceedingly col orful owing to certain planetary changes
 Cities are to be deserted perma- nently by many who will seek homes in the country Migrations of pop ulation will be peculiarly notewor- thy.
 Women are subject to good in fluences making for heightened charm and beauty The summer is to be helpful in throwing off the use of cosmetics which will become less fashionable than formerly
 This is a day most suspicious for romance. It is lucky for weekend entertainments of every sort, but ac- cidents may be unusually numerous.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of changes that may be beneficial, but extreme care in financial affairs is enjoin- ed
 Children born on this day prob ably will be exceedingly practical and intelligent Many subjects of this sign have great initiative
 Stephen Theodore Badin, mission ary and first Roman Catholic priest ordained in the United States, was born on this day 1768. Others who have celebrated it as a birthday in- clude Elbridge Garry, statesman, 1744; Isaac Watts, reformer, 1874; John Jacob Astor, merchant, 1763 Copyright, 1936)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-16
THE SENATE HEARING

They say that confession is good for the soul While the Senate committee hearing just concluded here could hardly be chased confessional 1t served a similar purpose It brought out in public record good many charges and innuendos which have been seeping into comment with often poisonous effect for many years While of course it stirred up con- siderable further comment it also clarified many and tended to clear the air of undercover cusations
 Weight of the information is something for the Senate committee to determine and what actually will be accomplished if anything, is something that only time will tell It probably is true that nvesti- gations surveys whatever chooses to call them very often result in nothing definite However they doserve the purpose of getting out in the open sly often vicious behnd-the- hand allegations And they also often stumble to conditions which need remedying and these adjust themselves the result of public gaze
 Nothing has yet been found as adequate as public opinion to keep a public house in order. hearing such as the Senatorial committee held here serves as public opinion it's weight to be determined by sub sequent developments.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-16
ALASKA'S SUPER-SALESMAN

While we were chatting with Tony" Dimond the other day the Delegate to Congress casually remarked that he spent large part of his first session in Congress winning the confidence of his associates and getting acquainted. They measure the new men" he commented; look them oyer determine whether they can have confidence in them and what their capabilities are.'
 It was only a casual remark, but 1t is highly significant to the voters of Alaska who propose to vote this fall for a Delegate to Congress and one to which they well give some thought.
 The that represents Alaska in Congress IS in peculiar position. He has all the functions of a Congressman but he has vote. If he goes in for trading he is in the position of having vote to trade It sums up then that the Alaska Delegate must be man. who, through his ability and acquain- tanceship, can get something done in behalf of his Territory What he actually becomes if he is worth while for the people of Alaska is sort of a super salesman. He has to sell Congress on the needs of the Territory and and her people
 Irony" Dimonds record reveals that he has be- come just that. He has established himself in the Congress of the United States a of ability, of weight and sound judgment. He has won the con dence of his associates. They know where he stands and he knows their position His position Is respected and his efforts acknowledged
 A fine example is found in the passage by the recent Congress of the act opening Glacier Bay Na tional Monument to mining and prospecting The groundwork had been done by the Delegate with patience and persistence in the face of obstinate op position. Rex Beach Alaska's Ambassador without portfolio had helped him out MT Dimond has the tendency to give MT Beach the bulk of the credit, which future reveals the depth of the man. No doubt Mir Beachs efforts were helpful but it was Delegate Dimond who went before the House in the mad-rush closing hours of Congress and shouted for recogni ton of the Speaker There at least twenty other Congressmen the floor at the time, all with similar purpose of pushing through some piece of legislation particularly useful 10 their res- pective communities. With all this camor, Speaker Bankhead nodded to MT. Dimond and demanded for what purpose does the Delegate from Alaska address the char?"
 Above the hubbub, Aaska's sole representative in Congress shouted that he wished to bring up for consideration the Glacier Bay bill No questions asked. The Speaker brought it up forthwith and without the formality of roll call it swept through to passage. Similar action taken in the Senate. The Delegate from Alaska had the respect, the admiration and the confidence of those leaders who could very easily have skipped him without second thought He had no vote of value. What he did have was personality and strength among his associates He has established himself as vital force in the Congress of the United States.
 It cannot be overlooked that a Delegate or Con-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-16
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, They contemplate on moving to Buffalo" Omit on.
 Often Mispronounced: Linguist. Pronounce ling-gwist, both is as in it, not lin-gwist.
 Often Mispelled Noticeable. Ob- serve the ca, not noticeable.
 Synonyms: Confuse, perplex, disconcert, abash, embarrass.
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours.' Let us in crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day Today's word Paramour; one who loves or is loved illicitly "The seducer appeared with dauntless front, accompanied by his paramour. "-Macaulay.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-16
MODERN
 ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

o. May a wife ever open hel husbands letters without his per mission?
 A. No; neither should a hus- band open his wife's letters.
 @. When a person calls at a womans' home, and finds her ab7 sent, is it proper to write message on the card?
 A. Yes; Sorry to miss you" or a similar phrase, is sufficient.
 Q. What does canape mean, in cookery, and how is the word pro- nounced?
 A. It means a slice or piece of bread fried in butter or oil, on which anchovies, mushrooms, etc are served. Pronounce ka-na-pa first and second as as in ask, third a as in pay, principal accent on last syllable.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-16

gressman spends his first term getting acquainted
 His immediate value virtually nil It only after he has established himself, made the right contacts and won esteem of his associates that he becomes of value Delegate Dmond has reached that position He is Alaskas super-salesman, and he has delivered the goods It is something to think over. It makes no difference how worthy aspirant to Congress may be- he must first serve his apprenticeship and measure up. Tony" Dmond has served his ap- premiership His record of achievement for the Ter rtory reveals that he has measured up.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-16
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

l. What is a polysyllablep 2. Who was called The Father of English Poetry?"
 3. Which is correct, "Here'i is the scissors or Here are the seis- SorS?" 4. Is the whale a fish? g. What and where is Snowdon?
 ANSWERS l. A word of several syllables, especially of more than three. 2. Godfrey Chaucer. 3, Here are the scissors" is the correct form.
 4 No; it is a mammal. 5. The highest mountain in Wales, 3,560 feet
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-16
CASH BONuS BONDS

Bonus bonds valued at $44, $50 have been cashed through the Ket- chikan Post Office, according to a survey made by Mrs. Agnes Rein hart, Postmaster.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-16

And as the Good Book says, soft answer turneth away wrath. When somebody in agitated tones de- mands for whom you're going to vote for President just say, Why, who's running?"-Chicago Tribune
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-16
NEW FAIRBANKS VICAR

Rev. c. P. Shelton, new Vicar of
 St. Matthews Episcopal Church, ilfas arrived at Fairbanks. e.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-16

An elephant seal in the San Diego, Calf, zoo eats 60 pounds of fish every day
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-16

You longer bring $lOO worth of liquor tax free into the country but only gallon so-depend- ing your carrying capacty.-Buffalo Courier Express
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-16

It was 12l degrees in Brawley, California day before yesterday but somebody overlooked taking the temperature in the Senate chamber in the Federal building about the time
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-16

No use asking Where's Junior?" while the circus s in town.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-16
Fl A P P -
 -B l R T HID AY

The Empire ertends congrdtula- lions and best l0ishes today, their birthday anniDersary. to the tpuoU- ing.
 JULY 16. Mrs. R H Stevenson Charlotte Henderson
 T. D. Adamson
 Harry Cline
 L. C. Keith
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-16

Weather-Maximum 73, minimum 46, partly cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-16
20 YEARS AGO
 From The Empire

JULY 16, 1916 The day was Sunday, and there was no issue of The Empire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-15
Week End Guests
Of the Taylors
Gaithersburs

MR.. AND MRS. FREDERICK
TAYLOR of Alexandria, Va,
were week end guests Of Mr.. and Mrs
Sinclair Taylor of Diamond avenue.
They were joined for dinner satur-
day by DR.. and Mrs. Charles P. Teets
Of Washington.
the recent marriage of Miss Helen
Schmidt of Riverton, N. j., to Mr..
John Caulfield of Gaithersburg. They
will live for the present with the
Misses Hutton of Chopper, aunts Of
the bridegroom, with whom he has
lived since child.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Griffith Of
Gaithersburg were dinner guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Washington w. White
of Laytonsville on Sunday. Mr.. and
Mrs. Griffith expect to leave for their
Winter home in Pass-a Grille, Fla,
before Christmas, to join Mrs. Crit
fith's father. Mr.. George Bartlett, and
his daughter, Miss Vashti Bartlett
Mrs. Virginia Bartlett and Miss Doro-
thy Bartlett are spending the Winter
on the West Coast
Mrs. William McBain has returned
from visit to her sister, Mrs. Luther
E. Otley of Purcellville, Va.
Mrs. Kenneth Mccullough and
Mrs. Carson Ward, former residents,
have returned to their home In La
Crosse, Ga, after a short visit here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-15
Anniversary
Of Wedding
Is Observed
Mr.. and Mrs. Moore
Hold Reception at
Sandy Spring.

HLAINFIELD, the home of Mr..
l. and Mrs. William w. Moore,
was the scene of large re-
a ception last evening. when Mr..
and Mrs. Moore celebrated their twen-
ty-flfth wedding anniversary.
Mrs. Moore received in her wedding
gown, which was made of white satin.
The two sisters of Mr. Moore, Mrs.
Morris Leeds of Germantown, Pa, and
Mrs. Joseph Mitchell, with Mrs. Will
liam John Thomas, Mrs. Tyson Mar
shall, Mrs. Mary Bentley and Miss
Estelle T. Moore, jr., presided at the
tea table.
Mrs. Jacob W. Bird of Glen Mary
entertained at a tea Monday afternoon
which she gave in honor Of the new
resident physician of Montgomery
County General Hospital, DR.. Ruth
Heckler of Berlin. Germany The
Woman's Board of the hospital and
the nursing staff were present, and
presiding at the tea table were Mrs.
Milton Bancroft and Mrs. Roland
Childs.
Mrs Bird has issued invitations for
a bridge party Tuesday at the Manor
Club, entertaining in honor of Mrs.
z. Broomall Wilson, jr.
DR.. and Mrs. Bird are spending this
week end at Yale and attended the
Princeton and Yale foot ball game.
Msr. Edward Stone and her daugh-
ter from Lexington. Mass, are the
guests over the week end Of Mrs. Will
liam Dinwiddie.
Mrs. Elgar Hallowell, with her son.
Dick Hallowell, Of Chicago, Ill, have
arrived by motor, and will spend the
Winter in cottage near Ashton.
Tuesday Mrs. Hallowell, accom-
panied by her sister in-law, Mrs John
c. Bentley Of Cloverly went to Coates
vile, Pa, where they were guests Of
Mrs. William p. Worth at luncheon.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. Garland Lyon Of
TOMBSTONE have with them for a
weeks visit, the two sisters Of Mr..
Lyon, Mrs. Jarmon and Mrs. Trice Of
Crozet, Va.
Thursday Mrs. Lyon entertained for
her guests at luncheon and bridge.
Miss Ethel Adams is now with Miss
Mary Gilpin for the Winter, while
Miss Ball, who shares the home Of Miss
Adams, is remaining for a few weeks
with Mrs. j. Janney Shoemaker and
her daughter Clarice, at Amity.
Mrs. Lucille Levick Deemer Of Quak-
ertown, Pa. has arrived at Alton
wood as guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
E. Bond.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-15
Y.W.C.A. Committee
To Give Forum Tea

The Public Affairs Committee Of
the Y. w. C. A.. of which, Mrs.
Ernest E. Danly is chairman, is spon-
soring forum tea Wednesday after
noon, at o'clock. Mr.. Richard Brown
of the National Youth Administration,
will speak on THE Youth of Today"
Mrs. Josephine P. January, Mrs J. B.
Bartlett, Miss Margaret Jones and
Mrs. M. 3. Buchanan will be hostesses,
assisted by Mrs. William Albers, Mrs.
John F. Bronson, Mrs. Allen Cozier,
Miss Elizabeth Eastman, Miss Saida
L. Hartman, Mrs. j. Gilmer Korner,
Mrs. A. H. Leavitt, Mrs. Albert H.
Putney, Miss Edith Rieger, Mrs. Fred
erick Shelton, Mrs. Edward T. Steel,
Mrs. G. r. Wait, Mrs. Allan H. Willett
and Mrs. A. T. Esgate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-15
Card Party Planned
By Catholic Women

Final arrangements have been COM
pleted for the Catholic Womans Club
card party, which will be held at the
home of Mrs. Mary E. Pope at
Manassas Wednesday evening.
The chairmen of committees are:
Mrs. Robert Bison, president; Mrs.
Mamie Lynch Delaney. vice president:
Mrs. Walter Akers, treasurer; Mrs.
William Taylor, secretary; Mrs. Doug
las Merchant. Ways and Means, and
Miss Margaret Lynch, Prizes.
Grain shipments from Russian Black
Sea ports are at low ebb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-15

the home of Mr..
- and Mrs. william w. Moore,
| was the scene of a large re-
Il cention last evening. when Mr..
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-07-11

::, ':: :;: : '::': ;: : ut. i:
 Mariel Priests mother and
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-07-11
Color of Catfish

AS in structure. the color of the common catfish is decidedly variable. While it is usually a dark yellowish brown, more or less clouded. it varies from yellowish to nearly black and is sometimes marbled or blotched. When first matched, it is delicate pink. and as the eggsack is absorbed, becomes quite black. with the barbels often being white, these usually becoming darker as the fish grows older. The throat and belly region are usually a dirty yell0wish. white.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-07-11
TOO LATE ALMOST
 8
By B. A. BENEDICT
e Associated Newspapers WNtI Service

WY YlIEN girl reaches nineteen
 NY she has every right to feel
 " that she IS grown up. But
 Marel Priests mother and father (especially the latter) didn't share this feeling. For example, Mir Priest still clung to the idea that he should meet and approve of every young man who wished to take his daughter out. It made Marel feel silly, but after all bed of roses Is bed of roses. especially when times are hard, and as yet she hadn't met any young man who was worth risking a rebellion over.
 That Is, she hadn't met any one be- fore CHI Sheldon came along. And then she didn't know it until II was too late-almost.
 She met Gill al dance at the coun- try club. He was down from Boston visiting the Nevilles at their summer place. Mariel was attracted to him be cause she liked the sound of his voice Gle had Harvard accent). And when after cutting in on her seven times. he asked If he might take her dancing next Thursday night, she laughingly assented. Already she had begun to discover that young Mir. sheldon had something besides Harvard accent
 But she didn't decide definitely that 1t was young Mir. Sheldon himself and not the sound of his voice al all that she liked until he called for her Thursday night. When she came down. stairs Gill and her father were sitting In the library. And that's all they were doing: sitting. MT. Priest had settled his horn-rimmed glasses on his nose. (which he always did when one of Mariel's new young men were un der scrutlny), and was glaring. Young MT. Sheldon was glaring back. but there was a smile on his face. r oc.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-07-11
Value of Laughter

in days of old laughter was not only believed to deliver one from magic spells mad spirits, hatred and hos tiity but it was thought to possess life giving properties. So at pagan spring festivals the people laughed hilariolsly for hours at time to bring life back to the earth. Appar, ently the Ionians of ancient Greece also liked those who laughed as the. had law which exiled those who never did -cOlliers Weekly
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-07-11

Isn't My Place to Make conversa.
 tion."
 cured to Mariel that there was son.e. thing about that smile that wasn't just right.
 She entered the library. unseen, aGd was on the point of announcing her self when her father said in a not too gentle voice: "Well, young man, wy don't you say something? You've sa, there like bump on log ever since l came into this room"
 Gill's smile grew more unattractivr "The reason 1 haven't said anything old man," he replied, lis because it isn't my place to make conversation I'm the guest here and you're the host Yet apparently you expect me to dc the entertaining. It's quite obvious, sir you have neither manners nor breed ing, nothing but q lot of shriveled up ideas like meeting and approving of your daughters suitors. I've heard about you, but l wouldn't believe It. until now"
 It was in that moment that Mariel decided Mir. Gill Sheldon had some thing much more likeable than liar yard accent She almost swOOned with shock, but she knew she liked him.
 Mir. Priest was slowly strangling in his chair. In fact, Gill had risen and almost reached the door before the old man got himself under control And then the words he uttered didn't make sense; he sounded like one in whose throat an olive had hecone stuck.
 Mariel turned ana made a quick exit the way she had come, and when Gll reached the street he found her wait ing there for him.
 "Hello," he said. You'd better go back. Your pop doesn't approve of me-"
 50 what?" said Mariel.
 Gill drowned "I insuted him." he explained patiently.
 And you did nice job Of it, Mariel complimented.
 Young Mr. Sheldon scowle.. at her Presently he said: Hop in and lei s 20 to the dance." And Mariel smiled and hopped in. Before the dance was over she succeeded in completely over coming the faint misgivlngs that thoughts of her father aroused. ami instead was conscious only of sweet new sensation of happiness Hours later she interpreted the sensation, or rather confessed 1t. She was in love. Completely and permanently. Follow ine the confession came the usual re