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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-06-11
FLAG DAY

Monday next June IA, Is Flag
Day, the 16Oth anniversary Of the
day when the Continental Congress
passed the resolution officially estab-
fishing, as the emblem Of the United
States, a flag "of thirteen stripes,
alternate red and white" and that
the union be 10 stars, white in a
blue field representing a new con-
stellation."
It has been said the flag stands
as the symbol of patriotism, just as
the cross is the symbol of Christian
ity, and like the cross, it teaches us
all the great lesson of sacrifice and
devotion for the common good. 1t
stands for the principles on which
our country was founded-liberty
equality and justice for all.
The American flag has three SYM
bolic names-the Stars and Stripes,
the Star-Spangled Banner and Old
Glory.
The name Stars and Stripes dates,
of course, from its very beginning,
and is based upon the description OF
the banner in the flag resolution OF
June IA, 1777.
The Star-Spangled Banner dates
from the War of 1912. Orators may
have called our flag by that name
before that time, but it remained fol
Francis Scott Key, a young Maryland
lawyer who was detained ON Brit
ish warship during the lombard
ment of Fort McHenrfly on the night
of September IL, 1914, and who saw
"by the dawn's early light" of Sep
TENDER 13 that our flag was still
there" to express his joy in a poem
which was later set to music and
which took the country by storm.
The name Old Glory dates from
1881. On August 10 of that year
a crowd had gathered at the whar-
YES of Salem, Mass, to- witness the
departure of the brig, Charles Dag
gett, which was about to set out on Il
'round-the world cruise. Master OF
the Charles Daggett was Capt. Viii
liam Driver, noted for his sturdy
Americanism and his deep love for
his country's flag. So his neighbors
had brought him fine American
flag to be hoisted to the masthead OF
the brig. When the new banner had
been run up in its place and rippled
in the breeze in all it's beauty of red
and white and blue, Captain Driver,
looking aloft, had a sudden inspira-
ton. "Ill call her Old Glory, boys.
Old Glory!" And thus was another
symbolical name for our flag born,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-06-11
SOCIAL SECURITY ACT RETURNS

Employers of eight or more who
have failed to make returns in &C
cordance with the provisions of Title
TX of the Social Security Act, which
imposes an excise tax on employers,
commonly known as the unemploy-
ment compensation tax, were warned
by Collector of Internal Revenue, M.
H. Magruder, that they faced de-
linquent penalties ranging from 8
per cent to 20 per cent of the tax
their pay rolls call for. The returns
are to be made on Internal Revenue
form $40 and were due ON April 1,
last.
Collector Magruder referred to Ar
ticle 500 of Regulations 80, which
provide that failure to file return
when due causes to accrue, under the
provisions of section 406 of the Rev.
enue Act of 1895, penalty of from
per cent to % per cent of the
amount of the tax, depending upon
the period of delinquency" EN-
ployers were granted an extension of
time for the filing of returns and
paying of the tax until April l by
Commissioner Of Internal Revenue
Guy T. Helvering.
The Social Security Act, Mr. Ma
oru dor aynlainad callo for &, nov roll
tax of one per cent on the 1886 pay
roll containing eight or more persons
on each of some twenty days during
the taxable year, each day being in a
different calendar week. Each en-
ployer is entitled to credit of ninety
per cent of his federal tax, provided
he has contributed at least this
amount to unemployment compensa-
ton funds established by the states
in conjunction with the Federal So
cial Security Law in which he has
employees.
Collector Magruder said that rec
ognition of the following facts by all
employers would remove great deal
of the confusion that apparently
exists as to the provisions of Title
TX of the Social Security Act:
1. The employers excise tax, pro-
vided for under Title TX Of the Social
Security Act is separate and apart
from the employers excise tax and
the employees income tax provided
for under Title VIII of the same Act
Participation in one does not exempt
an employer from participation in
the other.
Q. officers of corporations are con-
sidered employees for taxable pur-
poses.
3. No federal credit is allowed an
employer for state contribution I'M
less the said state contribution is
paid prior to the due date of the fed
eral return.
4. Employers alone pay the tax
levied under Title TX.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-06-11

DIR. Charles H. Conley states that
while he would prefer not to be a
1898 candidate for Democratic Gu
bernatorial nomination, he most as
suredly" would run unless some one
else he felt qualified announced.
There have been reports that DR..
Conley, prominent Western Maryland
Democrat who opposed the late AL
bert C. Richie for the 1894 nomina-
ton, contemplated running again
next year. DR.. Conley said he could
not state definitely at this time
whether he will run in 1888.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-06-11
$50 Islands in Chain

The Aleutian islands, which are
likely to figure In the establishment
Of any air routes between the United
States and the countries Of Asia, num-
Der altogether about Is small islands,
mostly Of volcanic origin, although
some are rocks in nature. The inhabi-
tants Of the islands are largely Eski-
mos, who live on fish and seal. The
soil Ia so thin that the opportunities
for agriculture are slim.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-06-11
TREND OF WORLD AFFAIRS
Prepared by
Lucy Meacham Thruston

Everyone remembers the wave of
horror which swept over the world
when King Alexander was assassinat-
ed. The tragedy itself was dreadful,
but an added horror was In the es-
Gaping knowledge that such crimes
were actually being studied and plan
ned for by band of desperate or de-
PRAYED men In another country than
the one in which Alexander met his
tragic death. But the band and its
methods having been uncovered the
League of Nations set to work. In
ternational action against Terrorism
was instigated. Two conventions To
secure cooperation between Govern
ments against Terrorism were APP
pointed. The Committee on this
subject has held several sessions, but
the one just concluded the last oi
April was the most important. This
adopted for submission to the League
two draft conventions. the first OF
which relates to the prevention and
repression of terrorism and Article
reads as follows:
Acts of terrorism, within the
meaning of the present Convention
are criminal acts directed against a
State or its Institutions and intend
ed to, or of a nature to, provoke ter
ror amongst individuals or groups OF
persons or among the public.
The purpose of the present Con
vention Is to provide for the cooper
alton of the High Contracting Parties
In the prevention and repression OF
such acts when they are of an inter.
national character 1t being the duty
Of States to abstain from any ACT
tending to encourage terroristic ac'
tivities against the safety and public
order of another State.
The second draft convention con
Germs the establishment of an inter
national criminal court, consisting OF
five judges and five deputy judges
selected by the Council of the League
from among nationals of the con.
tracing parties. The court would
sit at the Hague and would try any
person brought before 1t by con
tracing party.
Also it was agreed that States
which, on grounds of principle or fol
any other reason, felt obliged to re-
frain in all cases from bringing an
accused person before the interna-
tional criminal court should be per.
mitted to become parties to the first
convention only.
The first draft has a number OF
provisions on the control of wearing
and movement of arms, frauds in the
manufacture or alteration of pass
ports, and intercourse between ma
tional services for the repression OF
terrorism.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-06-11
Pompeiian Tragedy

A tragedy of 1900 years ago has
been revealed by excavation Of the
house of Menander In the ruins of the
ancient city of Pompeii. In bedroom
lay two skeletons. Beside one was
a leather purse containing hundred
pieces of money. Evidently the mas
ter of the house. seeing impending de-
struetion by the tide Of lava, leaped
from his bed, called to his wife to
follow and snatched his purse. But
both were overwhelmed
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-06-11
ORPHANS COURT

Bond of Henry E. Mcconnell. ex-
ecutor of Sarah E. Harris; bond OF
Isabel c. Manlove, Administrative OF
Laura E. Clark; bond Of Stella Irene
Hickman, guardian of Henry Baker
McCauley and James Andrew McCau-
ley. Sundry claims filed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-06-11

Mrs. Willard E. Tydings, wife of
the Senior U. s. Senator from Mory-
land, will be one of the speakers on
the program of the annual Rural
Women's Short Course, which will
be held at College Park from June
IA to 10.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-06-11
"THERE,s A REASON"

Many industries have been report
ing increased prosperity. Advertis-
ing Age discloses that the principal
reason was due to increasing their
national advertising. Amy local
businessman can do as much as that!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-06-11

The largest black locust in the
state of Maryland is said to be locat-
ed ON the property of C. C. Corrigan,
Glyndon, Baltimore county. The
tree is 73 feet high and has spread
of 81 feet.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-06-11

Another trouble with America is
too many people who think you an
old cynic If you don't believe In Santa
Claus.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-06-11

According to the last farm census,
Baltimore, Dorchester and Wicomico
counties were the three leading coun-
ties in Maryland in the acreage Of
vegetables grown for sale.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-06-11

Nothing is calculated to make
woman more furious than to arrive
at a meeting place ten minutes late
only to find that the other party has
not yet arrived.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-06-11

The Elm is said to be one Of the
trees most susceptible to attack by
the Japanese beetle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-06-11

Another cause of divorce is the fact
that no home Is big enough for two
cases OF swell-headed selnshness.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-06-11

A sensible man doesn't care if he
isn't good looking; he knows that
there are others.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-06-11

A man who is satisfied with his
job never reaches the top OF the lad
der.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-06-11

Discretion: The virtue developed
to preserve pride when appetite fails.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-06-11

A woman il never 30 happy nor
90 unhappy = she thinks she is.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-07-02

Five ls5.0OJ Dollars.
 Should you be living iu alaska on or prior To the first Mo day n Apru, 1887, said tax shall be que and payable on said first date and shall be delinquent after May 1st, 1887.
 Should you arrive in AlasIa later than first date above mentione l. tax will be delinquent thirty (3O) days after your arrival. or within ten ll0) days liter notice is given you
 All persons, firms or corporations, employing labor shall furnish ilst of employees to collector and are authorized by law to deduct amour. of tax from wages of employees.
 Dated at Wrangel. Alaska, April 21, 1887
 l.. NJ. Churchill School Tax Col lector for Wrangell and vicinity.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-07-02

Fourth Ut July was observed as a holiday with a public leyee at the home of the President" in 17ST, three years after the close of the Revolution, it is revealed in papers brought to hgnt by the historical research department of the Carnegie Institution Of Washington, states a writer in the Washington Star.
 The first ot these is a letter from RuIus hlng to EIDndge Gerry, Dota of whom were members o1 the Con- t1nentaI congress, then meeting Ill New York. It reads: "Dr Gerry, ln consequence of all order Of Congress a puDnc leyee was held rom 1Z to o'clock at the House ot the President at when were present the members of Con gress, OIueers ot the Great Depart. ments, Foreign Ministers, etc, eLc., The Cincinnati are in the highest prosperity, they celebrate the Day with a spIendor exceeding anything within the practice of Government Ot course draw the auzzas and dG- miratlon oI the Multitude. The Chapter Ot these KnIgnIs appointed a deputaJIon ot four members to present the anniversary congratula- tons to the President and members of Congress, they attended the LeYCe and was witness to the degredati0n of Government ill seeing them reed. etc., etc.,
 That same day the New York DaI- ly Advertiser printed all account of the celebration:
 The morning was ushered ill by the ringing of bells and a discharge of cannon. At 12 o'clock a grand procession lheaded by city watch men and closed by citizens) ]. to the house of his eXcellency the uoy- ernOr-and from thence to the house or his exceIIency the president or Congress, where the compliments Cf the day were first paid to hls eA- cellency by the Governor, and alter wards by his worship tne mayor, in behalf of the citizens of New York. From whence they returned to Coz res tavern, where a cold collation. was provided by the corporation. And the day. was closed by the ring ing of bells and the firing of can- nOn." a .....
 There follows an account Of the meeting ot the Cincinnati at Cores tavern in commemoration of the day, at which suitable oratiOns were delivered by Co.'s. Hamilton and Walker. One of the l3 toasts was, May the powers ot Congress be adequate to preserve the General Union."
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-07-02

stamps, thus showing the purchase of liquor before July 1, 1937 These stamps must be placed on all bottles o. ha.u ana distilled liquors also ou Leer cases, cartons and kegs aLd on wine cases, cartons and kegs Stamps will be furnished free of cost 10 all retail liquor dealers by the Liquor Revenue Strip Tax Stamp Collector in each community. On or after July 1, 1887, all liquor immed- lately upon receipt by retail dealers shall be stamped with the regular Liquor Revenue Strip Tax Stamps. same to be purchased from the Liquor Revenue Strip Tax Stamp Collector who has been appointed in your community.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-07-02
TWO MILLION DOLLARS TO BUY REINDEER HERDS FOR ESKIMOS

WASHINGTON, D. c. - Alaska Delegate Anthony J. Dimond has ap- pealed to the House Territorial Committee to approve of his bill to give Alaskas reindeer to the Eski- mos.
 The House Committee deferred until June 22 action on the measure which would authorize an appropri- ation of $2,0O0,000 to effect the transfer of the animals now owned by the whites to the Eskimos,
 Delegate DimOnd said an unsatis- factory condition exists in North western Alaska and this has arisen from white ownership of reindeer and interIningling of all deer on the range whereby it is difficult, if not impossible to ascertain the owner ship.
 The Delegates proposal would place the ownership of all deer eith- CT with the Eskimos or the Govern ment. In the latter case the deer would be distributed among the Esk- imos or held in trust.
 Carl Lomen told the House Com mittee he favored the Dimond Bill.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-07-02
NOTICE TO PAY SCHOOL TAX

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been duly ap- pointed School Tax Collector for Wrangell and vicinity in conformity with Chapter 29, Alaska Sessions Laws, 1919.
 All male persons, between the ages of twenty-one and fifty years, except soldiers. sailors in the U. S. Navy or Revenue Cutter Service, volunteer firemen, paupers and in sane persons, are subject to tax of
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-07-02
REGULATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH LIQUOR REVENUE STRIP TAX STAMPS
 Retail Dealers
Retail Dealers

All hard and distilled liquor, beer and wine in the Territory of Alaska on June 30, 1887, must be stamped with the Territorial "Tax Paid"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-07-02

A native of India walked 12 feet over red-hot embers without burn ing his feet. A man like that could break the spirit of the average hot foot" artist.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-07-02

n The United States Commissioners s Court, Wraugell Precinct, First Division, Territory of Alaska, In Probate.
 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In The Matter Of The Estate Of Lawrence Case, Deceased.
 Notice is Hereby Given by the uu- dersigned administrator of the cs- tate of Lawrence Case, deceased, to creditors and all persons having claims against said estate, to pres ent them with the necessary vouch- CTS within six months following the date of the first publication of shis notice, at the residence of the said administrator at the corner of sd- kline Avenue and Fort Streets in Wrangel. Alaska.
 L. NJ. Churchill.
 Administrator of the estate of
 Lawrence Case, deceased.
 Dated at Wrangell, June 16th, .1937.
 Publication Dates June IS, 25; July and 9.
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OSCAR c. OLSON.
Territorial Treasurer.
ORDNANCE NO 10h

AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A GEN ERAL TAX FOR SCHOOL AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES UPON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE TOWN OF WRANGELL, ALASKA, FOR THE YEAR 1887. AND PROVID- ING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SAME.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-07-02
Wholesale Dealers

Wholesalers in the Territory of. alaska on June 30. 1887, must take inventory ot tneIr stock of all it-I quors on hand and must pay the errltorlal Treasurer at the rate of D percent or invoice price which wal then De stamped With Tax Pald stamps. These stamps, also, VIII Del IuruIsned free of cost to all MnOie-' sale nquor dealers by the Liquor Revenue Strip Tax Collector in oacn community. For all hard and distiI- led liquor, beer and wine received on or after July 1, 1887, by whole salers in the Territory of Alaska, the regular Strip Tax Stamps must be used ln the following manner: me regular Liquor Revenue Strip Tax Stamps must be placed on each case, carton and keg of beer, also, each case, carton, keg of wine. In regards to hard and distilled liquor, Wnere II is inconvenient to open cases, an exception Will be made for the convenience of wholesalers. Up- on receipt ot liquor, the stamps will be purchased in the regular manner put may be delivered in person or by mall to retail dealers tor them 10 place upon the individual bottles.
 It will be seen, from the above regulations, no hard and distilled liquor. beer of wine may be sold in the Territory of Alaska on or after July l, 1937, without showing either the Tax Paid stamps or the reguI- ar Liquor Revenue Strip Tax stamps In the larger incorporated towns, special agents have been ap, pointed to handle the sale of tue tax stamps In the outlying commuu- ities, The U. s. Commissioners have been appointed to handle the sale of the tax stamps.
 The aDoye regulations have been made necessary in observing Chap ter IS, Session Laws of Alaska, 1887. Section Of this Chapter in part reads as follows: Every brewer, uistilIer, bottler, or wholesaler sell ing intoX4cating liquors in the Terri tory snan be required to pay on all malt beverages (alcohOlic content Of one per cent or more by Yolume) l, wines and hard of distilled liquors, the following prescribed taxes: malt beverages at the rate of five cents per gallon or fraction thereof wine or any other liquors of nineteen per cent of alcohol by volume or less at the rate ot fifteen centts per sal- lon or traction thereof; any other liquors naYIng a content of more than nineteen per cent of alcohol by volume shall pay at the rate of fifty cents per gallon. This tax is to be paid to the Territorial Treas urer who will furnish Strip Tax Stamps in the form prescribed by him to be attached to all liquor con- tainers or packages. These stamps are to be attached by the brewer, distiller, bottler, wholesaler or im- porter into whose hands the liquor shall first come. The Treasurer of the Territory shall designate places of sale of Territorial Revenue Stamps in such a way that they will be easily precurable by all license holders"
 OSCAR G. OLSON,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-07-02

I HE 1OMMON 1ODNIla UT HE TOWN OF WRANGELL. ALASKA
 DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
 SECTION
 That a general tax of 20 mills of the valuation thereof, as eQualized by the Board of Equalization of the Town of Wrangeu Alaska for the year l937, be and the same is here. by levied and assessed upon all real and personal property within the Town of Wrangeu for school and municipal purposes.
 SECTION 2
 That the said tax shall be, and the same IS hereby made d specific lien upon all real and personal prop erty within the Town of WrangeiI. Alaska, which lien shall be collected by foreclosure, levy and distress and sale in the manner provided by law. and by the ordinances of the Town of WrangeI. This ordinance being in compliance No. 50 of the Town ol Wrangeu. and all matter pertaining to taxation shall be in compliance with the provisions of said ordin- ance, the purpose of this ordinance being to establish the rate of taxa ton for the year 1887.
 SECTION
 This ordinance shall be published in the Wrangeu Sentinel, a news paper published within the Town of Wrangell Alaska. for two successive publications thereof, and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.
 Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 1887.
 K. c. HANFORD,
 Mayor. Attest:
 L. B. CHISHOLM,
 Clerk.
 First Publication date, July 2, 1887. Last Publication date, July 9, 193s.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-07-02

Subscription orders taken at lowest prices obtainables Joel Wing Phone 82.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-07-02

RICHARD SURATT.
 U. s. COMMISSIONER X EN- OFFICIO PROBATE JUDGE WRANGELL PRECINCT.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-07-02

i. REDERICK'S Permanent Wave complete 80. Christine Hurley Phone 77.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-07-02

IN THE UNITED STATES CoAIIs- sIONER's COURT, WRANGElL PRECINCT. FIRST DIVISION, TERRITORY OF ALASKA, IN PROBATE.
 NOTICE OF HEARING ON FINAL
 ACCOUNT AND REPORT OF
 THE ADMINISTRATORS
 IN THE MATTER OF THE Es- TATE OF DENVER MOsSEY, DE CEASED.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the administrator of the above en- titled estate has filed his final d. count and report. and that a hearing thereon may be had in the office of the |. s. Commissioner at Wan gel. Alaska. at 2 o'clock in the af- ternoon of August 6th, 1887.
 All interested persons are admoa- ished to appear at the appointed time and place herein specified then and there 10 show cause Gf any there be1 which said final account and report should not be approved.
 Notice is also given that on that date the court will adiudieate and declare who the heirs of the deceas- cd person are.
 Witness my hand and seal this 7th day of JuRe, 1937. al WrangelI Alaska.
 RICHARD SURATT,
 IT. s. COMMISSIONER X EN-
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First Publication date, July 2, 1887. Last Publication date, July 9, 193s.