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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19
Is Father Once More
at the Age of 90

GEORGE ISAAC HUGHES, ninety
~ six-year-old Confederate veteran,
amazed the medical world by becoming
father again. This time girl was
born to Hughes twenty-eight-year-old
wife, Libby Hill Hughes. The Hughes
first born is now lusty lad of seven
teen months. Surprisingly vigorous for
his age, Hughes was the only veteran
in his area to attend recent Confeder-
ate memorial exercises. The veterans
mental faculties are clear. He is able
to do considerable physical work in
Guiding caring for garden, chopping
wood and doing odd jobs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19

and the high ranking Fascist military
leaders paid homage. With the premier
and the picked troops forming the es-
cort of honor were the entire cabinet.
Several days later a great military re-
view was held.
The other side Of the picture was
seen in London, where Halle Selassie,
the deposed emperor Of Ethiopia, ar
rived in tears and sadness, though he
was given an ovation by the cheering
thousands that had seldom been ac-
corded to visitors to England. Many
Of the Londoners carried Ethiopian
flags or scarlet banners reading swell
come to the Emperor" With the white
sympathizers were many African chiefs
in native robes, Somalis, negroes, Hin
dus, Chinese, and colored people from
all parts of the world.
There was an outburst Of wild cheer
ing when Selassie, bareheaded and
wearing a long black cape, stepped
from his private sleeping car and was
greeted by many notables, including
o. G. Harvey, private secretary Of An
thony Eden, British foreign secretary.
Harvey was the lone representative Of
the British government.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19
New French Premier Helps
Labor Win All Demands

CTRIKLNG workers who paralyzed
~ the industrial life of France at the
moment when the popular front" So
cialist majority was taking over the
reins of the government, won complete
victory with the aid Of Leon Blum, new
premier, as the general strike was set
tied, disQuieting note was added by
a walkout of 10000 coal miners and
textile workers in northern France.
Labor won the following five de-
mands:
1. Wage increases from Z to Is per
cent.
2. Recognition of workers rights to
organize in unions.
3. A forty-hour work week.
4. Vacations with pay.
3. Collective bargaining contracts.
Settling Of the strike marked sig
nificant victory for the new government
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19
Texas Opens It's Great
Centennial ExpoSition

TEXAS celebrated the one-hundredth
L anniversary of its independence by
opening $25,0OO,OO0 centennial exposi-
ton in Dallas. Foremost among dis
tinguished visitors attending the world
fair the first week was President
Roosevelt To obtain the centennial
exposition Dallas made available more
than 100000 in cash andproperty.
The exposition will be- open until No
vember 20. Numerous other celebra-
lions marking the states 100 years Of
freedom have been held in various
cities and towns Of Texas. The EXPOSE
tion presents educational, historic and
recreational features associated with a
major worlds fair.
Largest building on the exposition
ground is the $1,000,OOO Texas Hall of
State, which cost an additional $780,
600 to equip. The building was erected
as a memorial to the patriots and
pioneers of Texas, and is the largest
historical museum on the North Amer
lean continent.
OCler DulIulHSS anu tncI cTSCIAOu
cost include:
United States building, $685., 900, larg-
est federal building ever erected at a
worlds fair; Negro Life building, $780,
600, also erected by government funds !;
Exposition Farm Center, consisting Of
five great buildings, erected at cost
Of 100000; Travel and Transports
ton building, $365,OOO; Varied Indus
tries, $4,000; National History mu-
scum, $250,OO0; aquarium. $1s0,O00.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19
Senate Passes It's Own
Tax Revenue Measure

THE senate passed the 1929, 100000
L. compromise revenue measure by a
vote of SO to "a. The bill then went
to conference with the house Of repre-
sentatives which had enacted a rev.
enue measure carrying out tax pro-
posals made by President Roosevelt.
The senate measure called for 151a
to IS per cent tax on net corporate in
comes as compared with the present
121h to Is per cent levy; a new type
Of per cent tax on undistributed
profits; repeal of the existing exemp-
ton of dividends from the per cent
normal income tax; an increase of 1
per cent in the individual income sur
tax on surtax brackets between $4,000
and $4,000. The house measure called
for a tax on corporate net income seal
ing up to 42h per cent, depending
upon the amount of undistributed
profits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19
Red Cross Mourns Death
of Clara Dutton Moves

MISS CLARA BUTTON MOVES,
1NA sixty-six. director of the Ameri-
can Red Cross nursing service, died
in Washington few minutes after she
was stricken while driving to work in
her car. Miss Noyes was assistant d.
rector Of the American Red Cross
nursing service during the World war.
She also had been superintendent of
nurses at the Bellevue and allied hos
pitfalls in New York.
Cyrus Hall Mccormick, whose father
developed the farm reaper and who
himself helped organize the Interna-
tional Harvester company and was its
president for 80 years, died at his home
in Lake Forest, ILL.,, at the age Of sew
enty-seven years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19
Sec. Ickes Complains
of Wallace's Entertainments

THE Department of Agriculture rec
commended to the senate that the
administration of the Taylor grazing
act, affecting 100000 acres Of range
land, be transferred to its control from
that of the Department of the Interior.
Secretary Ickes retorted with the accu-
sation that the Agricultural department
had hindered his program to rehabili-
tate western grazing lands. He said
Secretary Wallace's department has in
sisted upon having so many CCC camps
for the forestry service that the In
terror department could not get enough
CCC help to administer efficiently the
Taylor act.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19

reer. The veteran Ten
nessee congressman
suffered a heart at
tack. followed by a
cerebral hemorrhage,
and passed away with
in a few hours in his
apartment in the May
flower hotel, Washing
ton. For q years Mr..
lByrns had represented
the Hermitage dis
trict" of Tennessee in
the house. and he was
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19

the high esteem in which Mr.. Byrns
was held. Said he:
Fearless, incorruptible, unselfish
with high sense of justice, wise in
counsel, broad Of vision, calm in ad-
versity, and modest in victory, he
served his state and the nation with
fidelity, honor, and great usefulness.
1 personally mourn the passing Of a
steadfast friend of many years."
Impressive funeral services were
held in the chamber of the house, the
President, members of the cabinet and
numerous diplomats being present in
addition to all members of congress.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19
Thomas Held Responsible
for British Budget Leak

T H. THOMAS, until recently Brit
y. ish colonial secretary, was found
responsible by special government
tribunal for the leak in budget secrets
which enabled some of his friends to
profit largely through insurance against
tax raises. Final disposition of the case
was left to the house Of commons.
Thomas, once an engine wiper and
later powerful figure in organized
labor and politics, termed the tribune's
verdict "cruel." He said: my own
conscience is clear. I repeat what I
previously stated upon oath: that I
made no disclosures of budget secrets
to anybody"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19

promised relief for them. Premier
Blum gained support from conservative
forces with his announcement that
"The Peoples Front is and will remain
hostile to devaluation of the currency"
The end of the strike restored a meas
ure of confidence to a panic-stricken
nation faced with possible famine due
to the tie-up of its transportation, proc
essing and distribution systems by l.
100000 striking workers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19

Eternal City in tri-
umph and was vocif-
erously welcomed as
a hero. Sixty thousand
Romans welcomed him
as he stepped from his
train, and Premier
Mussolini modestly
waited in the back
ground until they had
shouted their greetings
to the veteran warrior.
Then II Duce came for
ward and kissed the
x,ioor0xy m hoth oh onEo
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19
Filene Plan Urges Ban
on Unfair Trade Practices

Ol1 OAAdIA AduS EIdCIICGS
TN A report just made public the bust
L ness advisory council proposes a
simplified basis for industrial self
regulation through the medium of vol
untary joint agreements on unfair
trade practices enforceable by the fed
eral trade commission. The report was
prepared by the councils committee on
unfair trade practices of which Lin.
coin Filene of Boston is chairman.
Outstanding among the committees
proposals were suggestions that each
branch of an industry, such as whole
sale, retail, and manufacturing, police
the activities Of each other through
confidential reports to the federal trade
commission and that no attempt be
made to include trade practice and
labor provisions in the same agree
ments.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19

to succeed Viscount
Monsell. Sir Samuel,
who boldly faced a
hostile house Of COM
mons last December to
defend his part in the
Anglo-French peace
plan which would have
given Mussolini only a
part of Ethiopia, will
face the task Of solv-
ing problems arising
out of British-Italian
fleet difficulties In the
AfAIfk1nxa4 n0n IN n n
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19
Industrial Mobilization
Plan Is Condemned

THE so-called industrial mobiliza-
i ton plan of the War department,
providing for military dictatorship
over labor, c9eital and industry, as
well as censorship of the press in war
time. was severely condemned in a re-
port to the senate by the munitions
committee.
The committee objected particularly
to the proposed CONSUMPTION of labor
as being dangerous to democracy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19

Wis, administrator of
the AAA to that body.
In discussing his ap-
pointment, Mr.. Davis
said: 1.-THE fiscal pol
icy of the federal gov
eminent has never
been tied in closely
enough with agricul-
tural problems" Mr..
Davis has spent most
of his life in agricul-
tural activities. He
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19

which assumed extraor-
binary powers to de-
wise measures to boil
ster Frances financial
system and revitalize
n a t nal defenses.
"White collar" work
ers were the only
group excluded from
the general agreement
which was signed by
employers at the be-
hest Of the govern
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19
Black Draught's Reputation

The confidence people have in
Black-Draught, built up from salts
factory use SO many years, is shown
in its being handed on from one gen.
Grafton to another. 1t must be good
to have such strong following.
eve have used Black Draught for twen-
ty years." writes Mr.. Fred Richardson, of
Hartshorne, Okla. "My mother has used it
for fifty years. 1t is the best medicine I
know anything about. take it for sour
stomach and constipation, or when I feel
sluggish and bad. Black Draught is splen-
did to regulate the bowels, cleansing them
of waste matter, Kidding them of constipa.
ton. l expect to use it twenty-five years
more if live and it gives satisfaction as
1t has always given"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19

concerted eff0rt TO re-
sist further encroach-
ment by Nippon on
China's territory.
Leaders were hopeful
that a coalition Of the
Canton and the Nam
king (north) govern
m e n t S m | G h t give
China a united front
against Japan for the
first time. Should the
South China war lords
succeed in enlisting
tho Sunnnrt Of Gem
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19
DOGS TEETH AS MONEY

Dogs teeth are stated to be used
as money by the natives Of certain
districts in New Guinea.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19
Sir Samuel Hoare Back
in British Cabinet

JAILED back to the British cabinet,
~ which he left some months ago as
political scapegoat, Sir Samuel Hoare
was made first lord of the admiralty,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19
No. 1S46-B

Lovely shirred sleeves finished off
with wide contrasting cuffs and
jaunty bow tie neckline are enchant-
ing features of this dress. Carry it
out in a becoming dotted swiss,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19

eralissimo Chang Kai-Shek and his
Marking forces, a substantial move
ment to expel the japanese from North
China could be undertaken.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19

biggest task facing Hoare, however, is
restoration of the British navy to an
undisputed position Of supremacy on
the seas.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19
Chester Davis Appointed
to Reserve Board

A GRICULTURE was given represen-
4 A tation on the federal reserve
board through the appointment by
President Roosevelt of Chester G. Da-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19
Speaker Byrns of House
Is Taken by Death

MEATH, sudden and unexpected,
~ came to Joseph Wellington Byrns,
speaker of the house of representa-
tives. and put an end to a notable ca
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19
Marshal Badoglio Is
Given Roman Triumph

\ EARSHAL PIETRO BADOGLIO,
1V1 conqueror of Ethiopia and now
viceroy of that part Of the reconstitut-
ed "Roman empire" returned to the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-19
South China Declares
War on Japanese

MYTH a declaration Of war against
w Japan by the Canton (south) Chi
nese government, first steps were TAX
en- in what may become nationally
Evening star., 1936-10-26

Ask about our Letter of Credit. You will find it
convenient and pleasant to use, with no down
poynent and three equol payments on December
IS, January IS and February IS.
Credit Office .. Fifth Floor.
Evening star., 1936-10-26

When you ore too busy to come down town, coll
SoIIy Bloir, our personal shopper. She will be
ood to do your shopping for you.
Sally Blair District ff00
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-10
Horoscope ''The stars incline
 but do not cOmpel

Conflicting planetary aspects rule today, according to astrology, with adverse influences dominating. Mer- chants are under a favorable sign, but they will profit from selling. Important buying should be post poned.
 Under this rule of the stars con- tention is widespread. Many quar- rels may be expected and evil gos- sip widely disseminated. The wise will refrain from uttering unkind comments.
 Political activities now will gain greatly in momentus. Stars indicate that candidates will be targets for arrows. of determined ill will. Wo- men are subject to i'll omens that affect their work in the national campaign.
 Libel suits are forecast, for ed tors some under a direction of the stars that encourages bitter criti- cism of men and policies. The sud- den death of a publisher is foretold.
 House parties and weekend rec reations are likely to be memorable, for unusual weather conditions may suggest original methods of enter tainment.
 Distinguished visitors from Asia and Europe are foreseen. Washing ton is to attract extraordinary at tention at this time when history is in the making.
 Sudden weather change are prog nosticated, h certain parts of the country extreme heat will cause great suffering. Care of infants will engage public attention.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the auguary of year of small per- plexities which may be due to jeal- ousy or extravaganza in money mat ters.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be independent in. charac- ter and fearless in opinions. Many subjects of this sign achieve fame as leaders or statesmen
 George w Morris, United States Senator, was born on this day 1861. Others who have celebrated it as a girthday include John Wanamaker, merchant and one time Postmaster General, 1886; John Quincy Adams, sixth President of the United States, 1767.
 Copyright, 1936)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-10
THE REAL ISSUE

The Republicans at Cleveland viewed with alarm the New Deal and all things pertaining to Democrats. The latter, meeting in Philadelphia, pointed with pride Millions of words shouted printed and radioed about the land both sides confusing many the issues of the campaign.
 Primarily the basic issue between the two major parties fighting for political supremacy old Andrew Jacksons against the Bank of the United States, than a century ago The Repub- lcans they wrote in their platform at Cleveland, want preservation of the American peoples political liberty their individual opportunity and their char acter free citizens" while the Democratic admin stration dedcates itself to the establishment of equal economic opportunity for all our people"
 In other words, the Democratic party danger in privileged groups while the Republicans see the to regulate and restrict the various groups in our national life The Republicans believe in the theory of regimenting the people in the service of these priv legged groups It is prosperity from the top such as MT Hoover tried in his unfortunate regime but which had proven successful in the boom days of Harding and Coolidge before the after effects set in. The theory is that if those in the places of command and with the resources prosper, all those dependent on them for livelihood likewise will prosper Like the story of the benevolent king it's great system if the king proves to be benevolent and the people do not mind being serfs to an unsound economic system The trouble is that the king often not benevolent, and those in high places seeped in power and moned glory loot the very resources and people who provide their substance.
 The Democrats, on the other hand are always on
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-10

guard against what Teddy Roosevelt used to call the
 malefactors of great wealth. They feel that gov ernment control control by the people, over great wealth and industry which breeds power, makes a sounder economic system which on the whole faireS to the majority of the people.
 great deal will be said on both sides in the pres ent campaign about this, that and the other issue, but anaysized by the intelligent voter it always be traced back to the basic theories of the two parties It is the war between special privilege and economic opportunity It is the contest in which President Roosevelt has enlisted the side of economic oppor tunity, as he apty put it, for the duration of the war"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-10
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. L. GcrGOn

Words Often Misused: Do not say, We see Mary every once in while. :" Say, We see Mary occasionally Cor frequently"
 Often Mispronounced: Boudoir. Pronounce boo-dwar, % as in boot, as as in ah, principal accent on first syllable.
 Often Misspelled: Grammar; not grammer.
 Synonyms: Dubius, doubtful, dis putable, questionable, uncertain.
 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. Vivid; producing distinct and life like mental images. He has vivid imagination"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-10
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

1. What bird exceeds all others in the quality and variety of it's song?
 2. Why is a ship spoken of as "she?"
 3. What does it cost to fire one round from a 16-inch gun? 4. What is the common term for inflammation and swelling of the knee?
 5. What city is the commercial metropolis of all British America?
 ANSWERS 1 The nightingale. 2The Latin word for ship, navis, is feminine
 3. About $1629
 4. "Housemaid's knee" 5. Montreal.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-10
20 YEARS AGO
JULY 10. 1916.
From The Empire

To make good the German promise that a submarine with freight would sail from a German port, dodge the English sea vigilance, and land in an American port, the Deutsch- land, a German under water craft arrived at Hampton Roads and then proceeded to Baltimore She brought mail and 750 tons of dyes, estimated at $l 100000 She was to carry back cargo of nickel and crude rubber which were sorely needed for the German army.
 There was to be big game of baseball the following afternoon between the Juneau Grocerymen and the Travelling Men.
 The French war office announced that the French armies had captur- ed trenches from the Germans over front 800 meters long on the Yer dun front.
 The work of preparing the plans and specifications for the Gastineau Channel Bridge would soon be com- pleted according to announcement made by Col w. P. Richardson and Major P. w. Davidson of the Alaska Road Commission. However, actual work could not begin on the structure until an appropria- tion was made by Congress. The Commissioners also stated that dur ng the year the Eagle River Road from the old Mendenhall road to the Mendenhall Bridge would be completed. In addition to this, the road leading north from Juneau across Salmon Creek was to be re- paired, and the Thane. and PerSe- verance roads were to be worked on. The Commission planned road work in number of other Alaskan communities also.
 By a score of to 2 Treadwell took Juneau into camp in the first game of baseball series the previous af- ternoon.
 Judge Robert w. Jennings planned to leave on the Princess Alice the following day for two week va cation in the States.
 A silver medal contesL was to be held the next evening at the Luth- eran Church in Douglas with the following girls competing for the recitation pirzes: Alberta Gallwas Ruth Benson, Florence Swanson Ruth Anderson, Margaret Lindsay , Harriet Sey and Helen Hewitt.
 A packed house attended the Ly- ric Theatre in Douglas the previous evening to hear F. w Lynch, Irish tenor, give a concert.
 Weather: Maximum, 62; minimum 57; cloudy, rain, precipitation, 6: inch.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-10
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

O. When a woman has been stay ing alone at hotel for several days and is going to leave, how and where should she pay her bill?
 A. Ask for the bill to be sent to your room, that the items may be checked and totaled Then pay the bill at the desk. This will save time in going over the items at the desk. $ Q. Is it necessary to say anything when saluting a formal acquaint- ance on the street?
 A. No; this is entirely optional
 Q. Is musicale usually formal or an informal affair?
 A. The musicale is formal
 Lode and p;aoo, location notices for sale at The Empire office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-07-10

Nine nations default again on United States war debt payments. In the dictionaries default will have to be defined as a habt.-DallaS News