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natures have become hardened by too
close contact with world influences. On
such human soil the seed falls the same
seed that Is sown in fertile and receptive
ground, the difference being not in the
will OF the sower or his generosity and
purpose, but solely in the ground on
which 1t falls. What splendid smile
this is and how familiar we are with 1t.
Two people seated side by side listening
to strong, persuasive speaker hear the
same message. One is deeply stirred and
responsive; the other recognizes the force
and beauty of the ideals set forth, but is
unmoved. The first profits and shows
in his life the real and practical value OF
that which he has heard; the second feels
no response-the proximity of the world
his preoccupation make appropriation of
the seed sown impossible.
Men and women often think it strange
that the senSibilitieS so evident in early
life become dormant and atrophed in
later years. Soil that was once fertile is
hard and unresponsive. 1t has become
Wayside soil-trodden, trodden down by
the feet Of the wayfarers that reckon not
OF the damage they do. Amiel, the bril-
liant Frenchman who became Soured and
dlsillusioned, is an example of what we
have in mind. The Master describes such
a condition as one "choked with the cares
and riches and pleasures of this life"
Living by the wayside has it's appeal-it
means companionship, variety, color; yes,
compensation. These things are not de-
MED him who keeps his life sensitive to
the finer impulses; rightly recognized and
USED, they should make human nature
more responsive to all that is good and
fine and true in life. 1t is only as the
impact of worldly influences become too
strong, too encompassing that they render
life unreSponsive to the finer things of
life. Some men are too high-strung to
listen to beautiful symphony; it makes
them nervous. Others can find no salts
faction before superb canvas; again,
others stand in the presence of the
worlds greatest Teacher, and His words
are as idle tales; the great Sower sows in
vain; the wayside soil is trodden down.
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Nazis Called to Account,

Having itself on several occasions for
mally protested against alleged Amer
lean indignities to Nazi institutions, the
Reich can hardly be surprised that the
United States has found it necessary
to make emphatic remonstrances against
German press attacks on the Washington
Government and the American people.
Acting on instructions from Secretary
Hull, Ambassador Dodd, in terms known
to have been unusually sharp and force
full, notified Foreign Secretary Won Neu-
rath that recent Nazi aSpersions on
American womanhood and on American
life in general are bitterly resented here.
Hltlers foreign minister was informed
that this country is unable to understand
the sweeping, vituperative and un-
founded charges that appeared, espe-
cially in the Angriff, personal organ of
the Nazi propaganda chief, DR.. Goebbels.
The Wilhelmstrasse was told that WASH
ington sees no Justification whatever for
such unprecedentedly coarse and inde-
cent language, in violation alike of ordi-
nary proprieties and international sensi-
bilities
The vigorous action taken at Berlin
under State Department orders is fully
warranted. The incidents which evoked
it lose nothing in offenSiveness because
they were in the nature Of reprisals for
Mayor La Guardia's S ill-advised reference
to the head of the Nazi government as
"a broWn-shirted fanatic who menaces
the peace of the world" and who in
that capacity rates place in chamber
Of horrors" at the New York Worlds
Fair of 1899. The German government
promptly protested this description of
Der Fuehrer, whereupon Secretary Hull
authorized a courteous though informal
expression of regret that any American
should speak in such way about
foreign nation with which the United
States maintains Official relations. Sec
retary Hull did not omit the opportunit
to point out that free speech prevails
in the United States and that the Fed
eral Government is powerless to restrain
any citizen in the exercise of that right.
1t is reported that Ambassador Dodd
was confronted with documentary evil
dence that the Hitler regime has not
escaped candid discussion in the Amer
ican press, the inference being that Nazi
editors indulge in no more license re-
garding the United States than our news
papers practice toward Germany. The
difference is-and it is all important
that Germanys press is under the iron
control of the government-has in fact,
become state function. What Amer
ican newspapers print is the untram-
meled expression of an independent
press, over which the Government has
no semblance of supervision. What the
German press says is the voice of
authority. When it deliberately insults
another government and people it is
logical to hold its master to account
ability. That is what the United States
has rightly and properly done. Despite
Berlin's official explanation" that the
press attacks were not intended to
offend" Ambassador Dodd spoke mod
erately in declaring that they "becloud
German American relations"
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Property Rights.

1t Is common bromide of current
controversy that human rights must
take precedence over property rights"
The notion has been set forth by dema-
gogues with vast success among unthink-
ing thousands who never have been
prompted to inquire what it means. A
league OF lawyers, recently established
to agitate for the reorganization" of the
Federal judiciary, employs the phrase in
its statement Of principles as though it
were an accepted axiom of social wisdom
more sacrosanct than the edicts of the
Medes and the Persians which altereth
not" 1t has been repeated so often that
1t has acquired the virtue of popularity
even among the poor-where 1t should
be anathema
But the prosperity Of a half-truth is
an affair of brief duration Sooner or
later 1t is bound to collapse from impact
with salient facts. A modern Socrates
could "debunk" the alleged sinfulness Of
wealth of which the New Deal attorneys
complain simply by demanding: What
Is property?" Proudhon, the French an
archistic economist, replied: "It is theft!"
His contemporary disciples might echo
his opinion, yet the definition would be
inadequate. Inquiry discloses that wealth
of any material kind is the fruit of
thought and labor applied to circum-
stance. The product of intelligence and
toll, of course, may be stolen. But the
accident of its misappropriation does not
alter its basic character. Money, for
example, may be lifted" by pickpocket
without ceasing to represent human en-
deavor Rather, 1t continues to be q
symbol of an exchange Of service. Nothing
can qualify its nature in that regard. It
may be "tinkered with" inflated or de-
hated. perhaps altogether destroyed But
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disputes, to divide up work in industry, to
control credit expansion, to use spend
ing as means of maintaining the un-
employed among the country's regular
consumers, to use the taxing power to
even up inequalities Of income.
Actually Mr.. Roosevelt now possesses
power to do many of these things. The
Supreme Court has said only that the
National Government may not regulate
the wages or conditions of work in pro-
duction industries, and that it may not
regulate farm production. Both Of these
are regarded by Mr.. Roosevelt as vital
powers, the lack Of which would ham
per Government in seeking to control
the business cycle.
There is better than three to-two
chance that President Roosevelt will get
the judges that he wants, but there is
no more than an even chance that the
new court-if constituted-would inter-
pref the Constitution in way to give
the President all Of the power that he
wants.
tcopyristt, 1879
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The climate recalls now is the Winter
OF our discomfort" Magazines discuss
craftsmanship with the admonition NOW
is the time to subscribe" Political man.
ayers say the same about campaign def
cits. The typist puts more than usual
spirit into the line now is the time for
every good man to come to the aid of his
party" The hour is confidently expected
when turbulences will subside sufficiently
to permit the weary citizen to recall
hours OF childhood and say devoutly
Now lay me down to sleep"
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so long as it exists, 1t is, in its elemental
nature. form of earned income"
These verities were demonstrated In
dramatic fashion in New York Criminal
Court some years ago. Two youthful
thugs had been convicted of robbing 4
crippled old woman. Before sentence
was imposed, their counsel appealed for
mercy for them on the ground that they
had not resorted to violence in the COM
mission Of their felony. 1t was his con-
tention that they were entitled to con-
sideration because they had not mur-
dered their victim. The presiding magis-
trate listened to the plea unmoved. In
my judgment" he said, "these defend
ants might as well have killed the COM
plainant. Life itself can have little value
to her now that her means of life-the
savings of a lifetime-are gone"
President Roosevelt possibly is mott
waited by like philosophy in his cam
paign for "a more abundant life" for the
underprivileged millions. The creation
OF additional property-not its destruc-
tion-is the medicine for the cure of the
disease Of poverty. 1t follows that, in
creased production is wanted to correct
the losses OF the worldwide economic de-
preston. And, If this be sound doctrine
there is no advantage in the contra
dictory dogma that property rights are
distinct from or in any important respect
opposed to other human rights. Those
who advocate such a theory of divarica-
tion as that which the revolutionary
league Of lawyers has indorsed are ION
the dubious waves of error toss'd."
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Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Truth and Falsity,

We've differed now and then in thought
AS honest friends may do,
When times with fierce dissension frauphi
Brought words that were not few.
But when Il-fortune sends afar
Its all-compelling call,
We find men rank, whoeer they are.
AS brethren, after ALL
Truth in kindly mission seeks
To aid and shun all strife.
1t is the angry word that speaks
The falsity of life.
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Rival Candidates.

How do you expect to convince the
public that you are right In all your
contentions?"
Il don't expect to do anything of the
kind" answered Senator Sorghum. 1T
is years since I have been heralded out
home as the peerless leader. Differences
Of opinion have become so bitter and
estimates OF character so low that of
late I have merely had luck in being
chosen as the les. Of two evils"
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Member of the Associated Press
The Fight Must Go On.

Some of those who opposed ION prin-
clple' New York's ratification of the
child labor amendment, but who are
anxious now to demonstrate their op-
position to exploitation of children in
industry, have come forward with a
plea that Congress enact law which
follows the principle of the Ashurst-
Summers act, upheld last January by
the Supreme Court 1t forbids the Ship
ment of prison-made goods in interstate
commerce into States which have
adopted statutory prohibitions against
sale of such goods.
In the opinion of the court, delivered
by Chief Justice Hughes, the power of
Congress to cooperate with the States
In preventing interference with valid
State laws was emphasized. The nature
OF the goods, the opinion said, was not
at stake. The question affected a policy
of Congress "in exercising the power
con1ded to it by the Constitution" in
which 1t is as free as the States to
recognize the fundamental interests of
free labor"
similar statute, it is argued, might
be enacted to bar shipment of goods
made by child labor into States which,
like New York, have child labor laws
OF high standard. The question raised
here does not refer to the power of
Congress-despite the five-to-four in
valuation, in Hammer VS.. Dagenhart,
of the statute first framed to effect
this result-as the decision in the prison
goods cases apparently clears the way.
The question is raised. however, as to
the effectiveness of such a statute in
ending child labor.
Goods made in a prison are stamped
as such. But goods manufactured by
child labor may also represent the labor
Of adults. Are cotton goods made in
factory which employs twenty adults to
every five children under eighteen really
manufactured by child labor? How, as
practical matter, and where, is the
proper distinction to be made? The only
effective way to determine the question
In the enforcement of a Federal law
would lie in the employment of host of
Federal agents, making their inspections
of the various processes and the nature
of employment in a great number of
industries. The law would doubtless be
rII11hprCnn1o oF
forcement.
The twenty-eight States that have
ratified the child labor amendment rep
resent about f1fty-six per cent of the
population Of the United States. A ma
jorlty, in other words, favors the amend
ment. AS shown by the progress of this
amendment in the past, as slow as it
has been, sentiment in it's favor is in
creasing and will not be stopped. The
amendment. or one like it, will and
should find its place in the Constitu-
tion, unless subsequent interpretations
of the Constitution enable Congress to
deal with child labor on a Nationwide
basis. If an amendment is necessary,
and IT probably is, it might be expedent
now to propose new one and submit
1t directly to State conventions instead
Of to Legislatures. Certainly the ad-
Visibility of ratification by conventions
instead of by Legislatures, where ex-
traneous and obstructive considerations
are injected has been demonstrated as
the preferable method.
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The Maryland Legislature refuses to
confirm certain small allocations of salary
and authority, known colloquially as
green bag appointments. Even SO dig
nifled body as State Legislature may
go on Shutdown strike" If it is 80
disposed.
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Mathematics has new problem in the
proposition that fifteen young men who
must seek instruction can do more work
than nine old men who know their
business.
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"Efhciency' was word that caused
adverse comment, but it never went 40
far as to imply that the way to get more
work out Of member of the judiciary is
to keep him we'll worried.
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Having discharged his duty as a cour-
teous official, Secretary Hull cannot be
expected to take course in psyche
analysis to determine the exact kind OF
apology that might still the tempera-
mental uproar in Berlin.
Evening star., 1937-03-14

Judges are not expected to assert them
selves in radio expression In spite of
this fact, newspaper comment indicates
that the Supreme Court is receiving q
remarkable amount of fan mail.
Evening star., 1937-03-14

When his advice as TO an important
appointment was solicited, Senator Rush
Holt was politely surprised and only ex-
pressed natural astonishment as to why
so perfunctory a compliment has been
30 long delayed.
Evening star., 1937-03-14

There is no doubt that Senator Cope
land is popular man in his community.
but his authority falls short OF COM
manding obedience to a request to cut
out the applause in order to save radio
time.
Evening star., 1937-03-14

Massachusetts is a State of brilliant
patriotic traditions His recent utterance
will list David I. Walsh among those
who in years to come, will be mentioned
with reverence.
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Victory dinners may be carried to a
point that taxes the digestion more heav-
lily than 1t does the subscribers purse.
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All in Good Part.

From the Lowell Leader.
Mussolini has ordered test mobiliza-
tion of Italy's military forces. But Of
course he wants 1t understood that this
is merely friendly gesture.
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IJnbelfef.

What are you going to tell your wife
kept you away from home 50 late?"
The truth. I was working hard on
q business deal"
will she believe you?"
Certainly not. Shed rather believe
what she reads about husbands in the
comic papers"
Evening star., 1937-03-14

Education an literature an 50 forth
is important" said Uncle Eben, "but dat
ain no 'scuse fob de family usin' my
rasor to sharpen lead pencils"
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The Vacation Fish.

The fish I dreamt caught last night
Escaped and soon had vanished quite,
Because it was too big, by far,
To travel in q sleeping car!
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Employment.

Employment.
The busybody who has made it known
That meddling constitutes his chief
enjoyment
Says, "He who minds all business save
his own
At least will never be distressed, by
unemployment"
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How to win your way from coal miner
and county sheriff to Congress is some
thing that Representative Frank w.
Fries, Democrat, Of Illinois can explain
to his grandchildren, sandwiched In with
anecdotes Of his service In the World War.
Evening star., 1937-03-14

"Our ancestors left us gold, silver
and words of wisdom" said Hi Ho, the
sage Of Chinatown. There has never
been doubt as to which of them have
been most valued by each generation"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-22
TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION

Misfortune has overtaken Amelia Earhart Putnam her projected world flight after setting record from Oakland to Honolulu, distance she spanned in IS hours and 51 minutes An accident at the take-off in the Hawaiian city and the equatorial globe girdling is off at least until repairs have been made The plucky little flier says it is merely postponement, not cancellation
 But in this flight, as has been revealed in many others the important thing is not the time she made in the best plane money can buy the Pacific, what may be learned from the causes of the crack up itself Rather little line in the news dispatch telling of her safe arrival Honolulu carried world of information It read:
 .Throughout the night sine radloed occasional positions and gave frequent assurances that all was we'll"
 Tn those words can be found the life blood of commercial aviation aside from the airplane itself two-way radio communication. That is today one of the major safeguards to air passengers and the pilots Particularly in Alaska realize its value when every and then get the report that this pilot and that is overdue With but exceptions the pilots and their passengers usually all right hav- ing been forced down temporarily by weather, but without radio communication to inform the world, there naturally is anxiety Often searching parties sent out before it is definitely learned that all is we'll"
 An example close occurred last week here Sheldon Simmons Juneau pilot, held up at Chchagof with the result that he overdue at his base here There was no means of radio com munication The hangar warming up an- other plane to begin search when the overdue pilot sighted the Douglas hills.
 There are innumerable similar instances almost daily over the entire Territory The solution, of course, is two-way radio communications radio transmitter and receiver the plane and ground stations which be contacted at all times instead of certain designated times at present
 The regular session of the Legislature enacted into law what known the Ross bill aimed to that end If it is carried out to the letter with em phass the radio features which incorporated in the bill it will be of the greatest boons to air travel that Alaska has enjoyed
 Most of recall the first oceanic hops. Many started out and never were heard of again. Some succeeded to win flying fame. Now Miss Earhart, of those pioneers herself wings the Pacific and during the entire flight is in touch with ground stations Established air passenger liners operate on the same principal Every airplane which carries a passenger should be equipped
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-22
DAILY LESSONS, IN ENGL ISH @y By w. l.. G0rdOA

Words Often Misused: Do nSs say, "The man approached the gov- ernor for clemency." Say, 'peti- toned the governor for clemency. Often Mispronounced. Irony made of from :, pronounce i-ur-ny Irony (sarcasm pronounce i-ro- ny, as in no unstressed.
 Often Misspelled: Futile; not till Synonyms: Opinion, belief, view judgment. idea, sentiment, estima- tion.
 Word Study: Use word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word i: Environs; the parts or places which surround another place; suburbs; as the environs of a city or town"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-22
MODERN
 ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

@. If one wishes to avoid the for nal How do you do?' when ac- knowledging an introduction. ism it all right to say, "I am So glad to meet you?
 A. Yes. This expression is very proper, when it can be said sin cerely o. When is it permissible tc smoke at the dinner table?
 A. It is better to refrain until the signal for general smoking is given. Oftentimes the cigarettes are ready on the table. Again, the hostess sees that they are passed at the proper time.
 O. Is it proper to serve wines or liquors at party for boys and girls between the ages of 16 and IS?
 A. This depends entirely on the habits of the families of these chil- dren. Fruit punch would be better
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-22
Horoscope "The stars incliEc
 but do no. cOmpel'

TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 1887 According to astrology this is not an important day in planetary gov Iernment There may be an attitude lof waiting for important events ol legislation that will effect trade and commerce
 Leaders of men are under threat ening omens that seem to presage sudden veering of sympathy on the part of the public. Bank officials and labor heads may be affected by adverse stars. There is 6 good sign for interna- tional understandings between the United States and foreign nations Financial agreements will prove ad- vantageous. This should be an encouraging day for shipping interests. Demands for exports from both eastern and western American ports will in- crease greatly, it is forecast.
 New laws beneficial to labor and liberal concessions to workers
 in certain trades are prognosti- cated, but there will be many strikes and bitter contests between union dictators of politics.
 The passing of prominent men who long have been forecast in public affairs will affect Congress
 and other legislative bodies be- fore the end of this Spring. Young men and young women will be chosen for important places in both business and government affairs, for they will be in harmony with the changed order of things in this new era.
 With econmy as a slogan the ad- iministration of public business will undergo needed reforms, it is fore told. Political machines are to be badly damaged before the end of the year.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of much pleas
 ure. but they should be aware of too much self-indulgence.
 Children born on this day are subjects of Aries and may be sensi- tive, proud and ambitious Many succeed, but gain only limited fame. Schuyler Colfax, onetime Vice
 President of the United States, was born on this day 1923. Others
 who have celebrated it is a birthday include Madison J. Cawein, Ameri-
 can poet, 1865; Paul Leicester Ford
 author, 1865; John Bartram, Amer
 ican botanist, 1899.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-22
MRS. LAURIE GIVEN
 SURPRISE ON EVE
 OF HER DEPARTURE

Mrs. Jack Laurie, who is leaving this week with her husband for Omak, Washington, where they have purchased a small ranch and will make their home, was given a delightful surprise by the Martha Society in the church parlors last Friday at the regular meeting About fifty members were present. Mrs. Florine Housel presented Mrs. Laurie with beautiful pie ture, "A Garden Scene in Alaska, , lon behalf of the club, and spoke highly of Mrs. Laurie's past work land expressed the deep regrets felt by every member at her leav- ling Juneau.
 Mrs. Sey Remembered Mrs. Charles Sey, as outgoing
 president of the Martha Society,
 was given a silver vegetable dish as a tribute to her tireless work done during her term of office Mrs. N. Lester Troast made the presenta- tion. The Rev. John A. Glasse spoke, expressing his appreciation to all the members.
 The tables were beautifully deco rated with spring flowers and a de- licious luncheon was served.
 The next meeting of the Martha Society, business meeting, will be held April 2.