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The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
GERMANS HAVE THE SECRET

It becomes more and more evident that the Germans have the secret to the successful building of drigibles The Von Hindenburg, newest of the several that the Germans have turned out with marked success arrived in New York early Saturday morning after record flight across the Atlantic in 61 hours with of 56 men and 5l passengers
 Unusual quirk about the landing was that the Navy had to move the old drigble Los Angeles which this country got from Germany at the close of the war to make room for the queen of air, the Von Hindenburg The Los Angeles is among the last of our lighter -than-ar craft. The Shenandoah scat- tered herself all over the middle west pralrles ana the Macon followed her example by cracking up OH the east coast
 Various reasons have been given for these un- fortunate crackups, but the fact remains that we have not vet learned that secret which the German engineers hold of how to make such ships stay m the air If dirigble building is continued in ths country doubtless our experts will become Just as capable as the Germans, but in the meantime the world must admit that the land of NaA eads III building lighter than air craft.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
Service Pensions
lNeW York Times)

(New York Times)
 If has been freely predicted that payment of the soldiers bonus will soon be followed by new orNe for service pensions. President Roosevelt hlinseli has expressed this fear. He did not need to De a prophet" he said in his veto of the bonus' to lore- see the consequences of a surrender on IhaC ques ton: if Congress yielded to the demand Tor payment of the bonus years advance of it's due date every candidate for national office would "in the near future be called upon in the name of patrlotlsfn to support general pension legislation for all veterans regardless of need or age.
 On this issue the American Legion mas tahen no position in recent years But several measures introduced at the present session of Congress nave been described by competent witness before House committee "thiny disg uised general serV- ice pension bills" And now The National Irlpune' official organ of the Grand Army of the Republlc has come out openly for service pensions, urging all aseocations of World War veterans to endorse and demand such legislation. It objects to policy or soft-pedang talk of general pensions so soon alter the recent bonus victory and insists that congress should be given ample warning of what lies aheaa so that when law is finally enacted, as It meVtapy will be-" the rights of the veterans will be well pro- tected.
 Unfortunately, The National Tribune is all too
 likely to be right in it's belief that Congress Will lace demand for World War pension legislation within the next few years. Precedent points in that d. rection Ii was twenty-five years after the surrender at AppomattoX Court House that the first Civil War General Pension Bill was enacted ana tWenty-tWo years after the end of the with Spain that vet erans of that conflict granted pensions. More than seventeen years have now passed since the end of the World War and doubtless early effort will be made to force the American Legion into demand for benefits comparable with those enjoyed by vet erans of the preceding wars. In this case, be- cause there are four million veterans of the World War now living the cost of general pension legislation would be gigantic. Some authorities, IT fact have estimated that it would ultimately amount to SlOOOOO OOc 00O-a sum large as to make the present bonus seem almost microscopic. The threat of such legislation sounds warning that ought to bt needed by responsible Americans, both inside ano outside the Legion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused Do not say, We met some folks who were for merly our neighbors." Say We met some friends tor people, who were formerly our neighbors."
 Often Mispronounced: Governor. Pronounce guv-er-ner, three sylla- bles, and not guv-ner.
 Often Misspelled Hysteria. Ob- serve the y
 Synonyms: Vain, useless, un. availing, futile, fruitless, ineffec~ tual
 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 : Actuate; to move or incite to ac- tion. "Actuated by these motives, he exerted every effort to succeed. "
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11

avoided all forms of publicity in his career as head of great indus try.
 This is read as a fortunate sway for architects and builders. Novel materials are to be introduced in the construction of new homes, for strange inventions will be utilized.
 The conjunction of Venus and Uranus this month is read as fore shadowing many extraordinary di- vorce and heart balm suits in the courts of the United States. These will cause important changes in laws that now permit litigation of this class.
 Debates regarding laws affect ing marriage, child welfare anc, alienation suits will be numerous and will precede drastic reforms in the legal status of domestic re- lations subjects.
 American speech now will be sub ject to planetary influences that have lasting effect upon tone pro- duction and pronunciation, it is an- nounced
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of fairly good financial returns. Small losses are indicated. Gossip may be irritat- ing to certain men and women.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be exceedingly intelligent and many may be unusually tall ented Many subjects of Taurus reach the heights.
 Henry Cabot Lodge, American statesman, was born on this day 1850 Others who have celebrated it as birthday include Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer, 1842; James Sheridan Knowles, dramatist, 1784.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
ABSORBING UNEMPLOYED

Some way must be found of assuring the
 individual worker his chance This (the
 problem of re-employmenD is not an issue
 that be settled by hurling partisan in-
 vectve making exaggerated accusations
 or unleashing political It is a task
 for both business management and political
 management. It will not be met if business
 restricts it's outlook to the four walls of the
 counting particular industries
 ure national progress in terms of their own
 cash balances. It only be met by hard,
 cooperative work and the exercise of that
 most valuable attribute still deep-rooted in
 the American people-common
 Many times since his inauguration, frequently during his campaign in 1892 and while serving as Governor of New York, President Roosevelt has stressed the obvious obligation of business men h meeting the harrassing problem of the unemployed. this time it is not the President of the United States speaking This clarion call for teamwork anc plea for prompt abandonment of aoofness anc studied selfishness that has characterized the con- tinuing attitude of many of the countrys largest employers is from MT Harper Sibley, the president of the United States Chamber of Commerce delivered at its 24th general session in Washington.
 And though he felt that he had not covered the subject thoroughly MT. Sibey, in what amounts to a complete vindication of President Roosevelt' persistence in keeping eternay at his task of driving
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
Horoscope "The stars incline
 but do not compel"
MONDAY. MAY II, 1886.


 The week starts with benefie as- poets ruling strongly, according to astrology. Men and women should use their energies unsparingly while this planetary government prevails.
 The rule encourages commerce. Heavy shipments of staples from both the Atlantic and the Pacific ports are forecast. Sanctions again will cause discussions.
 Agriculture and industry are un- der stimulating influences today. Food prices will rise and factories will expand. The western coast will attract new enterprises, owing to some unusual condition which will arouse extraordinary interest.
 Again warning is given that the high cost of living will be major concern. Rents will rise sharply in many cities, although home-build- ing is stimulated by government aid.
 Hawaii is to command a con- spieuous place in world news owing to portentous conditions that will cause United States naval vessels to assemble there.
 Sports are subject to the most stimulating planetary influences that appear to presage success for the Olympic games. An interna- tional incident of ill omen hay been prognosticated.
 Chancellor Hitler of Germany is subject to aspects that may bring him into an awkward position among the world powers at time when he is courting tribute as a host to famous athletes. Saturn brings to the German people great privations and danger of economic collapse.
 Stabilization of currency is pre- saged in the stars which promise for the United States a period of lreal prosperity which may be brief the seers warn.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of secur- ity in financial matters. Prosper 1ty comes to these subjects of Taurus through hard work and wis investments.
 Children born on this day prob- ably will be practical and indus trious. Many subjects of this sigr succeed by persistent effort.
 Charles Warren Fairbanks, one- time Vice President of the Unit ed States, was born on this day 1852. Others who have celebrated it as a birthday include Alfred Stevens, Belgian genre-painter 1928; Frederick Charles Newcombe botanist, 1858.
 Copyright, 1936)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

l. What is the hottest month in the U. S.?
 ?. What does the name Roosevelt mean?
 3. What professional b seball team played an entire season with out losing a game?
 4. What is the heaviest liquid? 5. What is the smallest state capital city in the U. S., and it's population?
 ANSWERS
 l. August, due to the ground having stored maximum amount of heat.
 2. It is a Holland Dutch name meaning field of roses" 3. Cincinnati Red Stockings, in 1869.
 4. Mercury.
 5. Carson City, Nevada; popula- lation Q930 census) 1896.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta J.ee

Q. When a woman is wearing an expensive coat, and is dining in a public place, may she retain it in- stead of checking it?
 A. Yes; she may slip the coat over the back of her chair, or place it on another chair at the table.
 Q. What is the best time for a business woman to make her social calls?
 A. On any convenient evening during the week, or on Sunday af- ternoon
 Q. Are formal invitations sent in the first person?
 A. Formal invitations are sent in the third person.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11

home the plain duty of Big Business to absorb as many of the unemployed possible from their re- stored earnings declared
 The balance cannot be restored by setting
 off the demagogue against the ruthless
 profiteer.
 The public will watch with increasing interest the result of this ngdelayed indication of break in the log jam which has delayed participation in the Presidents recovery program since the early days of commercial convalescence in this country.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11

the meeting to order and Secretary s. J. Hopper of the caucus, read the minutes of the call for the mass meeting. The following candidates were elected: Frank Bach, E. J. White, John Henson Jr., Harry Jor- dan. Lou Miller, Monte Snow, Joe Patterson and R. E. Coughlin.
 Weather Report: Maximum 58 minimum 36; cloudy, rain, .27 in.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 1886.

Benefic aspects rule strongly in the busy hours today, according to astrology. The morning may be hampered by indecision and lack of initiative
 The planetary influences are stim- ulating to business projects and en- couraging to big enterprise. This is lucky day for associating with bankers, capitalists and men of large affairs. The stars presage success through tried business policies.
 All the signs appear to indicate return to office for candidates in the national election. Bitter contests are prophesied.
 In the battle of the ballots the seers foretell that one of the stand ard-bearers will be a man who has
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11

As far as foresee the only possible result putting second Brain Trust against the first VIII be to double the sale of aspirn.-Detroit News.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11

Halle Seassie (addressing his umbrella)-Well, you weren't much protection but you were better than the League of Natons-New York Sun
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11

In addition to being King of Italy VlcIor Eiisioe is now to be Emperor of Ethiopia, thanks to top hand he has by the name of Mussolini
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
H A P P Y- I R T H D A Y

The Empire eTtendS congratula' tions and best ,0iSheS todey, theii birthday anniuerSary, r. che tollos0' ing:
 Dr. Robert Simpson
 Walter H. Bacon
 Lorraine Vienola Mrs. Karl E. Ashenbrenner
 Lewis Beaudin
 Jean Ensch
 Robert EnSch
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11

Next to the blessing of free speech is the radio dial that turns easily-Toledo Blade.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11
20 YEARS AGO
 From The Empire
MAY II, 1916.

After deliberating less than 4C minutes the previous evening, the jury found Edward Krause guilty of fraudulent use of the mails. This is the third case tried and the third verdict of guilty" If the maxi mum sentence in each case would be given, Krause would spend 3S years behind the bars. The next case against Krause will probably be called next Saturday. This case will be that of forgery in connec- ton with the K. Yamanoto indict- ment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11

Harmony and unity of purpose characterized the Douglas Demo- cratic mass meeting held last night for the purpose of selecting eight delegates to the Territorial con- vention to be held in Juneau May "A. John Henson. chairman of the caucus held last Friday night, called
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-11

The Yukon river ice broke in front of Dawson on the third min ute after 10 o'clock this morning and all local river experts met grief as the break came many days ear Her than expected. A great snow fall in the upper Yukon region dur ing the winter and a quick warm turn did the trick
The Washington times., 1936-12-03
NUMBER KING
IN DEBUT HERE

Washington'S numbers" racket
took on a new and bolder twist
today with the distribution in GER
tain areas Of the Northwest Sec
ton of leaflets advertising the
advent in the Capital of THE
Great Number King from Pitts
burgh," who guarantees clients the
lucky digit combination.
Addressed to all number play
ers who cannot hit the numbers, !"
the leaflets advised that "The
Great Number King" will "sure
put you on top the day you see
him" They read, in part:
"You may have played the
numbers for a long time and
never hit, but when you see me
your luck will change into
money"
According to the announcement
office hours of The King" are
from 8 a. m. to $50 p. m. Gus
toners were directed to an address
in the 1900 block of Sixth st.
N. W.
Capt. George Little, of the vice
squad, expressed some interest in
the announcements. Little said
that although he had never met
"The King" socially, he probably
would take the liberty Of dropping
in at the Sixth Street address to
see just what the system of The
King" is.
The Washington times., 1936-12-03
CASE
STILL MYSTERY

Lacking a motive or an impor-
tant clue, police today were still
baffled for an explanation of the
mysterious beating administered
yesterday to a middle-aged matron
of a boarding school for young
girls.
The victim Of the attack, Mrs.
Gertrude Stalcup, 54, house moth
er at the Lutheran Walther League
Hospice, 1920 M st. N. W.. was
still seriously i'll today at Sibley
Memorial Hospital.
She suffered a deep cut over
her left eye and bruises around
her throat when an unidentified
man attempted to strangle her as
she lay in bed. Authorities were
uncertain how the man entered
the school.
Footprints in the snow, leading
from the rear door of the large
building to nearby parking lot,
proved useless as a clue when po.
lice found car which left the
lot shortly after the crime had no
connection with it,
The Washington times., 1936-12-03
DAILY TIMES
TABLE
TODAY

Convention-American Feed
Control officials, Raleigh Hotel.
1890 P.M.-Luncheon, board Of
directors, Washington Transpcrta-
tion Club, Raleigh Hotel.
$50 P.M.-Meeting, Kiwanis
Club. Mayflower Hotel.
$50 P.M.-Dinner, Thirteen
Club, Willard Hotel.
Z P.M.-Banquet, Pennsylvania
Democratic Club of Washington,
Mayflower Hotel.
$50 P.M.-Meeting and buffet
supper, Washington Council,
knights of Columbus, willard
Hotel.
9 P.M.-Dance, West Virrinia
State Society, Raleigh Hotel.
10 P.M.-Dance, California State
Society, willard Hotel.
TOMORROW
Convention, American Feed
Control Officials, Raleigh Hotel.
l P.M.-Luncheon, Intern a.
tional Medical Society, Mayflower
Hotel.
1880 P.M.-Meeting, Graphic
Arts Association, Raleigh Hotel.
8 P.M.-Meeting, D. C. Society
Of Professional Engineers, May
flower Hotel.
8 P.M.-Lecture, Adv ertising
Club of washington, Willar d
Hotel.
P.M.-Dance, Frida- Evening
Dancing Club. Willard Hotel.
9 P.M.-Dance, Virginia State
Society. Willard Hotel.
9 PM.-D ance, auspices Of
Laurel, Md, Post No. so. Ameri-
can Legion, at Laurel Armory,
Laurel, Nd.
The Washington times., 1936-12-03
He Can Take 1t

SEATTLE, Wash. G.N.SO.-Hi.
lario Gillordo, who told hospital
attendants he was 107 years old,
was only slightly injured when
struck by a hit-run driver. The
aged man suffered minor cuts and
hr11iSeE$
The Washington times., 1936-12-03
CITIZEN GROUP
ASKS BETTER
BUSSERV|CE
BY A. J. DRISCOLL
Citizens Association Editor

Bus service of the Capital Tran
sit Company between Wisconsin
Ave. and the Van Ness st. terminal
at the Bureau Of Standards was
scored by Friendship Citizens AS
ISOLATION at last nights meeting
in the Janney School. The COM
pany was asked to add at least two
nusSes during evening rush hours
to take care of weStbound trat-
fic. This would provide for a five
minute service. Several members
asserted buSseS now are operated
only every quarter hour.
The association indorSed pro-
posed three-platoon system for the
District Fire Department, and re-
ferred for later consideration a
resolution approving establish
ment Of a slaughter house and
meat packing plant on BenningS
Road.
It was voted to award a suit
able prize to the most attractively
decorated home and business
house within association territory
during the Christmas holiday
season.
Traffic lights were asked for
Brandywine Street at Forty-third
Street and Place and at Forty
fourth Street.
Thirty new members were
elected during the meeting, over
which S. J. Flickinger presided.
Retired Policemen
The Association of Retired Met
ropolitan Policemen at a meeting
last night at police headquarters
reelected it's entire slate OF Off
GERS. They are Sergt. John E.
Cats, president; Samuel D. Glib
son, vice president; George w.
Sellers, secretary; Chris c. Saun-
ders, treasurer; Edward Curry and
Sylvester Murphy, directors.
A change in the constitution
was recommended to permit re-
tired members of the park police
to join the organization. The
association accepted an invitation
from the Metropolitan Police
mems Association to attend an
installation of officers January 5
at Odd Fellows Hall, 419 Seventh
st. N. W..
John NJ. Horten and o. j. Tren-
mis- were admitted to membership.
John ]. Cavanaugh recalled ex-
pierences during the time he
patrolled Pennsylvania Avenue in
the early nineties.
The Washington times., 1936-12-03

Honor Bit Cedar Chest to
store away her cherished pos
sessions, blankets, etc. Full
40 inches long, handsome
walnut veneered finish.
Evening star., 1936-08-16
FUNERAL TOMORROW
| FOR COL. FRANCIS COOKE
Retired Army Officer Will Be
Buried With Full Military
HonorS,

Requiem mass will be said tomor-
row in Walter Reed Hospital chapel
at 9 am. for the late Col. Francis
Neal Cooke, U. S. A., retired. who died
in the hospital August l3. Chaplain
Walter H. Paschal will officiate.
Interment will follow at 1918 am
with full military honors, in Arling.
ton National Cemetery, lot No. 1868.
seventh section.
Born in Louisburg. N. c., October
II, 1875. Col. Cooke entered the
United States Military Academy June
ls, 1895. After serving at various
posts in the United States and its
possessions, he was promoted to q
colonel September 10, 1921. He served
with distinction during the World War
and was graduated from various Serv-
ice schools, including period at the
Army War College, from August, 1928,
to June. 1924, with honors.
Col. Cooke. who gained much expe-
rience in the handling of ports and
base sections in France, was serving
as executive officer. I'd Coast Artil-
lery District. Fort Totten, N. Y, upon
retiring, at his own request, after 80
years Of service.
Surviving him are his mother, Mrs.
c. M. Cooke and a brother, c. M
Cooke, jr., both Of Florence, S. c.
Evening star., 1936-08-16
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Evening star., 1936-08-16
MIDWEST FACES
CONTINUED HEAT
Low-Hanging Clouds Garry
But Faint Hopes of Rain.
110 in Kansas City.
Ey the Associated Press.

6y tHc AsSoClhtcQ FIceS.
Low-hanging cloud banks rolled
over much of the Middle West late
yesterday, obscuring the rays of a
torrid sun but carrying only slight
hope of showers to break the grip Of
the Summers worst siege Of heat.
In Kansas City. where the mercury
shot up to within fractions of 1l3
degrees yesterday-an all-time high
late afternoon clouds forced the tenn
perature down 2 degrees from the
days high level to l08. But west Of
the city, across the vast Kansas corn
and wheat plains, readings above
ITO degrees were common.
In Missouri official thermometers
fell short of yesterdays record-break-
ing highs and the weather man held
out hope for scattered showers dur
ing the week end-sufficient to start
mercuries down toward normal Aug
ust levels. but not heavy enough to be
OF any great crop benefit.
While Kansas, Missouri and Okla
homa continued to swelter. cool lake
breeze spread across the Upper Mis-
sissippi Valley. A. Milwaukee the
noon temperature was 70 degrees and
no severe heat was reported in the
State. At Lincoln, Nebr., the noon
reading was 80.
Century-mark temperatures contin-
ued prevalent in Oklahoma. appar-