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Evening star., 1938-06-05

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which also will appear with two diff
ferent forms Of overprints, giving the
set total of II stamps. The designs
include two views of the League of
Nations Building and the Labor
Building. One overprint will be for
the League, and the other for the
international Labor Bureau"
Elmer G. Pratt, philatelic editor of
the Camden Courier Post, writes: "The
merging of the mail system of Austria
with that of Germany was an efficient
job, with no surcharged or overprinted
transition period. AS the postal rate
In Austria was mostly higher, the
change was helpful to the public.
Austria became part Of Germany on
March 13, at which time almost all
current Austrian STAINS were valid.
but were sold at German exchange
rates, w shillings equal to / mark,
which could be paid for in either Ger
man or Austrian money. BY April 1,
German stamps in the lower denomin-
atlons were on sale all over Austria,
but the stamps of either or both on
the same cover were valid. Gradually
the German stamps filtered in and by
this time almost all Austrian mail is
being franked with German stamps"
Paul L. Compton, 1901 Forty-fifth
street Sc, has completed beautiful
mosaics of the Territorial issues. The
designs for the Virgin Islands, Alaska
and Puerto Rico contain 1856 stamps
each; that for Hawaii not quite 50
many.
Luxembourg announces a series of
stamps in homage to st. Willjbrord
SIX beautiful Gothic designs have
been prepared for denominations run
ming from IS plus 10c to S plus Str.
SIR.
Tracey Woodward, Crawford Medal
recipient for his monograph on the
stamps OF Japan, died at sea en- route
from Shanghai to Genoa March AZ.
He was a life member of the ROYAL
Philatelic Society from 1915 onward
and was granted the Lindenbergh
award in 1897.
Jugoslavia is preparing charity sets
Tor war orphans and an association Of
tubercular railway workers; also an
airpost series for the National Aero
Club.
Complaints about poor cancellations
at Philadelphia May 10, when the
half-cent Franklin stamp was released.
have been numerous. The explanation,
probably, Is that Of lack Of trained
personnel for the work. It Is said that
the local postmaster did not want
Outside help"
Stanley M. Arthurs, who painted the
picture reproduced in the design OF
the Scent Swedish Finnish coloniza-
ton commemorative, Is native Of
Kenton, Del. He studied at Drexel m
stitute, Philadelphia, and under the
direction Of Howard Pyle, and Is
member Of the Architectural League OF
New York. the Society of Mural
Painters, the salmagundi Club, New
York. and the Franklin Inn Club,
Philadelphia. His best-known works
include historical murals in the Dela-
ware State Capitol at Dover, but he
also is celebrated for his illustrations
In Scribner's Magazine.
Henry w. Salisbury Of Brooklyn pro-
tests against loose usage" Of the
words "overprint" and "surchargs.s
The Philatelic Almanac says the
Evening star., 1938-06-05

Tracey Woodward, Crawford Medal
recipient for his monograph on the
stamps OF Japan, died at sea en- route
from Shanghai to Genoa March AZ.
He was a life member Of the Royal
Philatelic Society from 1915 onward
and was granted the Lindenbergh
award in 1897.
Evening star., 1938-06-05
By e. adams Howard.

w YIIL vacation motor travel
NV break all previous records
wv this season or will there be
stIl1sta ntjaI dacIipa
Evening star., 1938-06-05

Luxembourg announces a series of
stamps in homage to st. Willibrord.
SIX beautiful Gothic designs have
been prepared for denominations run
ming from IS plus 10c to plus STR.
SIR.
Evening star., 1938-06-05

Henry w. Salisbury Of Brooklyn pro-
tests against loose usage" Of the
words "overprint" and "surchargs.s
The Philatelic Almanac says the
Evening star., 1938-06-05

Jugoslavia is preparing charity sets
Tor war orphans and an association Of
tubercular railway workers; also an
airpost series for the National Aero
Club.
Evening star., 1938-06-05

Paul L. Compton, 1901 Forty-fifth
street Sc, has completed beautiful
mosaics OF the Territorial issues. The
designs for the Virgin Islands. Alaska
and Puerto Rico contain 1876 stamps
eacn; that for Hawaii not quite 50
many.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
MIR. ROOSEVELT FOREWARNS

For the obvious benefit of some of Americas pri- vate citizens as well of the reaconary element of Congress President Roosevelt opening the con- gressonal session yesterday laid truism in the laps of the lawmakers he reiterated his program for the general welfare of the nation.
 Misuse of power by capital must end or the capialistic system will destroy itself through it's own abuses" the Chief Executive said in the of his remarks.
 MT Roosevelt doubtless was pointing his remarks toward that small group of very wealthy citizens, whose actions at various times indicate that they be- eve themselves above the ordinary rules and regu- latons up by the majority of the people for the conduct of government and society He was aiming at those self-apponted disciples of wealth who at various intervals thank God for a Supreme Court, and when the court rules against them they go into a funk and refuse to play taking their wealth into hiding like the small boy who goes home with his ball because he isn't elected to pitch.
 The President forewarning of the inevitable, whether they believe it not
 Capital isn't alone the fact of having a supply of money With that supply of money goes responsi- brity; the greater the supply of money the greater the responsibility because it is capital upon which our system of government is based Logically enough it follows that if capital shrks that responsibility and fails to have the capacity to handle great wealth ultimately will not have a system of government
 
 desireable At any rate less desreabe than anything offered about the world now in the form of gov ernment.
 S If those few opponents of majority government feerred to the other day by Secretary Ickes as the s60 families" will harken back to the dark days o 1880 and '31 when they pleaded with President Roose yelt and Congress to do something, just anything to save fortunes, they might get at least hay idea of what well occur again only with less happy ending, if they persist in abusing the power which has been placed in their hands through thel ability, their ancestors ability to amass capital.
 Equally apropos of current conditions was MT responsibility go hand in hand" While it is probably true that the misuse of capital the years is il large part responsible for the oft times arrogant at tude taken by labor in its negotiations with capital labor, too, must lose its potency as united force in economic picture
 There isn't much choice between what is getting to be known 'racketeered'' labor and capital which adopts holier than thou attitude and considers itself above the rank and file of American citizens Both outright violations of trust actions whcl be carried only long before a day oi reckoning
 The President laid his cards on the table He stated very frankly that he did not propose ito let the people down." which that he will pursue 48 States at the last election
 Capital like Samson, can pull the temple down on its own head. Labor do the same thing But if both will use their powers with modest degree oi common sense both can survive
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
An Exam That Teacher Flunked
(Philadelphia RecnrdA


 We don't often interfere with the ntricacies of the new pedagogy Modern teachers have too many learned periodicals devoted to their mystery gaudy terminology for us to venture lightly to battle with them. Generally we let them go their way babbling of the seven cardinal aims of education" and we don't interfere with them.
 But the study of acknowledgement current events just concluded by Professor George Hartmann lof Columbia raises challenge can't ignore. In poll of 10000 teachers Dr. Hartmann discovered that one out of ten thought Representatives in Congress served sx-year terms; that 38 percent believed the A. F. of L. to be advocate of industrial unonism; that many reported the Nation and New Republic to be organs of big business"
 Well! It seems to something ought to be done about it. We'd like to suggest that in the shining list of new elective courses which adorn high school rosters possibly some room ought to be found for simple little that wouldn't take much prepara- tion and wouldn't cost much money We'd like to see course in which one hour day was devoted to newspaper reading aloud.
 For the sake of modesty recommend that the papers of our competitors would be virtually as good as our own We don't care about that. But it seems to us the average sudent-and teacher !-doesnt re- tain anything nearly important from the course in elementary algebra would be firm grasp on the fact that Representatives only two years Posi- lively.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
The Need: Labor Statesmen
Cincinnati Ennuirerl

(Cncmndu EnQulrer)
 The collapse of the peace conference between the American Federation of Labor and the Committee For Industrial Organization regrettable, of course but he rival labor organizations provided slight ground for hope that the conference could have any other conclusion.
 In the negotiations which have continued inter- mittently since october, neither the A.FI, the CLO leaders demonstrated very sincere desire to compose their differences About all that the confer ence amounted to the airing of the twain view points in the dual labor movement. What concessions profered too slight to be of any practical value in uniting the groups.
 1t is clear that the time is not yet ripe for ciliation of the AFL. and the CIO. Personal an- tagonsm between the leaders of the rival groups is factor in the split and thing that in all proba bity time alone There is, of course, basic difference between the types of organization repre- sented by the AFL. and the CIO. certain amount of conflict between horizontal unionzaton and the one big union,' plan is inevitable
 On the other hand the application of an adequat te amount of labor statesmanShip could compose what appear to be the irreconcable differences between the two labor organizations. The task would not be as difficult it appears. The drawback is that the available supply of labor statesmanship apparently is inadequate for the purpose. Personal ambitions sway the desnes of the two labor groups at present
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, The money is for you and l." Say, The money is for you and me, y both pronouns being objects of the proposition for.
 Often Mispronounced: Heyday. Pronounce hay-day, principal accent on first syllable
 Often Misspelled: Sauerkraut Ob- serve the five vowels.
 Synonyms: Essential, necessary important, fundamental, indispensa- ble.
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Todays word 1: Inundate; to cover as with a flood !; Ioverflow. The whole system is in- undated with the tides of joy" - Emerson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
Horoscope "The stars incline
 but do not compel'
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1888

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1888
 According to astrology this should l be fairly fortunate day. It is ex- ceptionally promising to writers of many sorts.
 Advertising is subject to the best possible rule of the stars. Artists are to profit greatly in their con- nections with business firms. Employees of many ranks should benefit as working conditions i'm prove in the new year Legislation affecting workers may be favorable to a degree that rouses serious opposition
 Longer life spans will be record led in the United States where the young will die in greater numbers. This may mean that war will take many, but it is probable that deaths on streets and highways will in- crease.
 Again criticism of government policies will be widely prevalent. Demands for relief are to become more and more urgent as legislators realize that permanent aid must be given to millions of residents in the United States.
 This is an suspicious date for en- tering into new agreements of bus mess or professional nature. Con- tracts can be signed.
 Women are assured of much so- cial gayety with return to old time formalities. This is very suspicious season for debutanteS. Persons whose birthdate it is have Ithe augury of year of much &C., tivity Good news regarding if nancial expectations seem to be promised to many women.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be kindly in nature and gifted with artistic as well as prac- tical trends of mind.
 John Ginger Sargent, portrait painter, was born on this day 1856. Others who have celebrated it as birthday include z ulon Pike, American pioneer, 1779; Stephen Decatur, early American admiral, 1779
 Copyright, 1938)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
Safeguard to Liberty
Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Ten years ago in prohibition days the United States Supreme Court held information obtained by federal agents through tapping admissible as evidence. It a 5-to-4 decision Justice Bran deis, voting with the minority, declared that such law enforcement methods however laudabe their aim were dirty business
 Recently the Supreme Court ruled to 2 that evil dence obtained by tapping telephone wires cannot be used in criminal trials The decision is not legal y speaking flat reversal of the 1927 ruling although that is it's practical result This opinion written by Justice Roberts and concurred in by all his colleagues except McReynolds and Sutherland is based on the provision of the Federal Communications Act passed in 1884, which forbds anyone to intercept telephone messages with the further provision that person shall dvulge or publish message it's substance to any person."
 It is undenable that this decision means a power ful weapon for the prosecution of the underworld IS lost to the government The dissenting justices contend that the intent of the communications law to make distinction between government agents and other persons. They accuse their colleagues of an overflow of sentimentalty" not excepting govern ment. agents It is common knowledge that wire tapping has been of great practical assistance in ing many rascal to his just deserts.
 None the less, we feel that most Americans will welcome the decision as desirable if not an es- sental, safeguard to liberty. As Justice Roberts notes, flor years controversy has ragged with respect to the morality of wire-tapping to obtain evidence It has been the view of many that the practice in- wolves grave wrong"
 Conceivably some criminals may escape justice as result of the Roberts decision. Here is a case where possible disadvantage must be weighed against the danger of greater evil If tapping is given full legal status the way is opened for espionage which would uespass upon many vital civil rights For that reason it seems to us the Supreme Court serves justice well in curbing wire-snoopng.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
Last Cycle Ride
 Fatal to Officer

OAKLAND, Jan. 4.-State High way Patrolman Richard H. Trem- bath, thirty-four, left the Sacra- mento traffic officers school for his last ride on a motorcycle He carried his newly won ser geant's commission, which meant that hereafter he would patrol his district in an automobile.
 It was Sergeant Trembath's last ride, for he never reached home. A mile and a half west of the Car quinez Bridge his motorcycle smashed head-on into an automo- bile. He died at the roadside.
 J. E. Campbell, driver of the car, was not held following an investi- gation by State police.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
City Song Wanted

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 4.-Los An geles may have lots of advantages, but one thing it lacks is a municipal song eXtolling the glories of the city.
 Mayor Frank Shaw, to remedy this defect, has asked song writers to submit original compositions in Ia contest, the winner to get a bronze replica of May Sharpless Echo Park monument, Queen of the Angels"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
HE'S A GOOD SHOT, TOO
Editor The Empire,

Dear sir
 Juneau has at last taken it's place among the great cities of the States in that the days of the OPEN latchstring is definitely of the past From now on it behooves all law abiding citizens to lock their doors at night and to keep their possessions under lock and key
 Being old resident of the territory of Alaska and old roamer that has visited every nook and corner of this great land, well you have been in the habit of leaving my door open and anybody that came by welcome to come in and visit nc matter if I was home not. Up to our arrival ir Juneau little year ago. had never lost any thing neither had lost the confidence in the fairness of men.
 persons entered my cabin Upon leaving q was al work) one of my visitors took a wrist watch which was treasured gift to from a group of men in Seattle, in recognition of my service as missionary at Point Barrow
 About three months ago I renovated an apart ment for local business As there were several more jobs coming up, l. with his permission and knowledge stored paints brushes in his store room. When went to get it an SIS kalsomine brush had disappeared
 The other day moved from our residence out the highway into the city. Between the afternoon of December 29 and the 1st of January some one went into our basement and stole two brand new un- painted six foot ladders. hope the thief who stole my tools reads this letter, because I want to tell VOL steals his livelihood, and there is one on earth so
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
Sterilization of Unfit
 Proposed in Barbadoes

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados Jan. 4. Sterilization of the unfit 'as in Germany" was recommended by Dr. w. Hawkins of Bridgetown during a discussion of birth control in the house of assembly here.
 T am of the opinion birth con- trol is putting the cart before the horse," pr. H w wkins declared, there are people in Barbados who are not fit to propagate their kind Barbados should follow the lead of Germany and sterilize the un- fit'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
Blood Donors Seek
 Union Recognition

VIENNA, Jan. 4 The latest wrinkle in labors drive to organ ize has cropped up here with a plan to establish minimum wages for blood donors.
 The new union, now seeking rec ognition, would also provide mem bers with health insurance and a central registration office through which calls for donors would be filled
 President of the organization is blood donor Nicholas Horvath, who has aided in more than fifty trans fusions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04

Q. Is it a husbands duty to write or telegraph his wife every day while he is away from home?
 A. A considerate husband will do so.
 @. What should a woman wear to an opera matinee box party?
 A. Either an afternoon or a semi formal dress.
 Q. Was there ever a time when it was considered proper to eat with knife?
 A. Yes, around the 17th century.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
Residents Turn To Refuse Task

PORT JERVIS, N. Y, Jan. A. This community of 12,000 became a city of diggers with many residents burying their ashes and garbage as best they can.
 Because Port Jervis has gone broke, the personnel of the street
 cleaning and sanitation depart
 ments has been fired. Mayor Wen
 dell E. Phillips appealed to citi- zens to care for their own garbage and ashes and to help keep the streets and sidewalks clean.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

l. What highly inflammable gas forms the greater part of water? ?. In what opera by Wagner does swan appear? 3. What does the abbrevation S. p. c. A. stand for?
 4 What is the insect which at tacks antique furniture? 5. What state has the nickname old Dominion?
 ANSWERS 1. Hydrogen.
 9. "Lohengrin."
 3. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
 4. The lyctus powder-post beetle 5. Virginia
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
Narcotic Pedd!er
 Asks for Prison

SALINAS, Jan. 4-Eddie Kimm, thirty two-year- Salinas Chinese, wanted-and received-a term in San Quentin recently.
 Charged with possession and sale of opium, Kimm told Superior Court Judge H. c. Jorgensen that he wanted the prison sentence that he might break himself of the drug habit He was sentenced to one to five years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
Wife Washed Up
 Like Bachelor SOX

CHICAGO, Jan. A. - Charging that her husband, Thaddeus, wash ed his socks at 9:30 every night. even when there was company in the house, Mrs. Florence Koop di- vorced him before Superior Court Judge J. Lupe. She said the sock washing was creutly.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04

low as one that practices this scurvy habit May your nights become filled with nightmares and your day with skulking shadows. And remember should ever find you, be prepared, for am darn good scrapper and better shot
 Sincerely yours,
 ARTHUR EIDE
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
20 Years Ago
 From The Empire
JANUARY 4, 1918

The War Department had in- structed the Alaska Engineering Commission to raise a regiment of railroad constructors to be sent to the war front. The regiment was to consist of 2,50O men.
 It was estimated there were 50,- GOO slackers in the United States and the Government was to start campaign and "close in on them The B. M. Behrends Bank issued notice that hereafter doors would only be open from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. and on Saturdays close at p. m.
 A fund was being raised ln Jul neau for aid of sufferers III the Halifax disaster of December 6 when 4,0O0 had been maimed or crippled land 10000 left homeless. H. L. Faulkner and George H. Whitney were the committeeman in charge of the fund raising.
 The High School team and the An-S of the Methodist Church were to meet in a basketball game in the schol gymnasium.
 The boat house and launch Geor- gia M., both the property of John McWilliams, had been destroyed by dynamite blast that shook Doug las about 2:30 in the morning. Dep uty U. s. Marshal Harry Morton was working on the case. Weather Report: Highest temper ature 38; lowest 37 Rain.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04

The idea seems to be to regulate the stock market to point where every and woman can get a trimming instead of just few unlucky ones-New York Sun
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04

Americanism: Developing an organized central lled quantity production system which the welfare of all depends; making laws to keep the system from working well-Akron Beacon-Journal
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04

Americans are pampered race They are get tng so they won't laugh at radio joke unless has sound effects.-Birmingh gham Age Herald
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04

little black in the treasury figures wouldn't be exactly sign of morning. ng.-Charleston w Va Mail
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04

Flying from Australia to England in less than SIX days as Jean Batten did is difficult enough but providing reason for all the hurry is even harder New York Sun
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04

International conferences are successes only in Utopa.-Louisville Courier Journal
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04

Japan hews to the line let the dead fall where
 they may.-Indianapolis News
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04

The old Chinese customs are now the new Japan ones.-DalaS News.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04

It was estimated there were 5O,- GOO slackers in the United States
 and the Government was to start a campaign and "close in on them !"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
Fl A P P -
 B 1 R I HID "A VI

The Empire eTtends congratula- tio1ls and best aoiSheS today, theb birthday anniuerSary, to the tollo,o- ing:
 JANUARY A.
 Nellie Miller
 Howard Beazley William J. Niemi
 Louis Kann
 June Alexander
 Anton J. ReisS
 Paul K. Lucas