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Evening star., 1938-10-23

ganized his league legislators into secret
caucus, where they thrashed out policies
and prepared to meet their foes as a united
bloc. Soon Mr.. Townley began laying
plans for national league. He sent paid
organizers into 13 States.
Mr.. Townleys political picnics drew
thousands of farmers to all-day meetings.
Mr.. Townley would sometimes assail his
listeners as dumb farmers" for not fight
ing grain gamblers His political strategy
was attack. He avoided defensive posi-
tions.
Mr.. Townley is inactive now, but the
league has left its mark on the Northwest.
All North Dakota's Senators and Repre-
sentatives are league -indorsed But the
State league appears split Dakotans say,
between followers of William LANCER, who
broke with Mr.. Townley long ago, and an
"anti-Langer" faction. In Minnesota, some
persons credit league organizers with lay
ing the groundwork for the strong Farmer
Labor party.
Evening star., 1938-10-23
One>Man Parties Seldom Last
After Withdrawal of Leaders
Non.Partisan League Is an Exception and
Organization Built Up by La Toilette Is
= Still Carried on by His Sons
By WiIHam Nj. Pinkerfon,
Associated Press Stan Writer.

The one-man political movement is
still a potent factor in American politics;
but cases In recent political history indi-
cate that few such enterprises live long
after the leader withdraws.
The fervent hordes who followed mag
hetic local leaders in political crusades of
the past generally drifted back into the
old party stables. Except for the Nom
Partisan League in North Dakota, the
movements seem to have died down when
the founder ceased to be active.
Many national political figures have held
sway over blocs of voters through an in
tensely personal leadership; but surround
ing factors sometimes obscure the real eff
feet of such movements
Thus, Theodore Roosevelt, dissatisfied
with the policies of his Republican sue
cessor in the White House. won the fight
ing loyalty of the Bull Moosers," and led
them out of the Republican party in 1912
Most of them drifted back; but such men
as Secretary of Interior Ickes and Clifford
Pinchot of Pennsylvania continued to bat
tle-sometimes against each other-for
what they believed were 1T. RS" prin-
ciples.
"Old Bob" La Toilette had a personal
following but he welded 1t into a political
organization that carried on, through his
sons leadership, to the creation of the
Progressive party in Wisconsin. Senator
Norris Of Nebraska can lay claim to strong
loyalties, but he never has attempted to tie
his followers together in movement.
Behind the independent political move
nents of recent history lies the striking
growth Of the Populist party in the 1905.
Populism sprang up as farmers revolt
against low prices and debt burdens;
protest against trusts and monopolies. 1t
disappeared as political force early in
the goth century, but it left its mark of free
political thinking and indifference to party
labels on many farm community.
And 1t was in these farm communities
that the one-man movements grew up.
Their leaders were all magnetic men. soul
stirring orators, aggressive fighters who met
bitter opposition.
Here are five cases:
Evening star., 1938-10-23

They are due to judges who interpret 1t.
As Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes
said when he was Governor of New York
We are under a Constitution, but the con-
stitution is what the judges say 1t is"
Hit Anticipated Views.
In 1880 he said in speech that the ST.
preme Court was resurrecting views anti
quated Is years in invalidating certain
State laws. The court using its veto power
over State social legislation (under the
fourteenth amendment) he called "the
most vulnerable aspect of undue centrali-
cation.
He opposed in an interview in 1882 the
Federal kidnap law as an added burden on
Federal courts, and in the same vein .
book by him and Dean Lands suggested
State courts take jurisdiction Of many
minor cases such as lesser mail fraud or
narcotic, liquor and interstate auto theft
cases.
Above all, Frankfurter is q deep lover
Of democracy. Democracy, he once wrote,
is the only way, rough as that may BE-
to civilization that adequately respects
and thereby helps to unfold the richness Of
human diversity :. We know now that it
Is dependent upon knowledge and wisdom
beyond all forms Of government"
In returning from a European trip in
1884 he said you have no dictatorship
or autocracy so long as you have three con.
ditons present, freedom of criticism
and the press, the fact that ordinary con-
stitutional methods are unchanged and the
remains the same"
Evening star., 1938-10-23
The Sage of Hickory HiH.'

Thomas E. Watson of Georgia was an
Eular and red headed-and he had tenn
4 per. Up to a point, his life followed an
old-fashioned formula-country school
teacher, country lawyer, country politician
But he wouldn't stay in harness
AS jury lawyer, he won his greatest
fame defending persons accused Of crime
As candidate. he espoused the program
OF the debt-ridden farmers of Populism.
In Congress, he was investigated for writ
ing that drunken members have reeled
about the aisles-a disgrace to the Repub-
lie" AS an editor, he opposed the war, and
was banned from the mails His literary
life, distinguished by a widely-read history
Of France, eliminated in bitter attack on
the Roman Catholic Church. In the Sen
ate, he charged that American soldiers in
France had been shot and hanged by their
ofiicers, and he was investigated again His
last speech before he died in 1922 was
made in behalf Of coke miners In Penn
sylvania evicted from their homes in q
strike
Old-fashioned oratory was his weapon,
and the farmers of Georgia were his politi-
cal army. He won them in the Populist
upsurge, and carried them into the Demo-
cratic party when Populism faded
Sixteen years after Senator Watson's
death, Georgia Democrats still reckon "the
Tom Watson vote" But it has not passed
on Intact. Eugene Talmadge, the red
eallus man. claims a strong following Of
"fhA hot ho1,c b,,f
and others also claim strength among Wat
sons old following. Senator Watson's fiery
editorials still are reprinted in rural news
papers OF the State
Big Biz Batter.
A. G. Townley Of North Dakota was an
orsanised-he dealt in grandiose plans
Three hometown sages in Minnesota-a
tailor, q carpenter and jeweler-early led
his youthful mind into abstract philosophy.
Soon after he quit teaching to try farm
ling in the Golden Valley of North Dakota,
according to friend, Mr.. Townley or
sanized his neighbors into farming syn
cicate, which bought steam tractor and
worked as a crew from farm to farm. The
season was dry, and Mr.. Townley left to
rove the Northwest as plasterers helper.
When he returned to the valley, it was
b ky new strain Of max. In two good
seasons, he expanded his holdings to the
limit and became local flax king" The
third season was bad and prices broke
Friends say rented acres, mortgaged land
and credit-bought machinery brought Mr..
Townley grief.
Then he became a Socialist organizer,
but he quit when the Socialists rejected
his plan for a great membership drive. He
had found out, however, that many farmers
were ready to abandon old party leadership.
A year later Q915) he organized the
Non-Partisan League by writing a program
out on a piece of paper and starting out
to get farmers signatures. He collected
dues as he went-$250 year at first, later
increasing to SIS every two years.
He organized the State and he elected his
date Of farmer-candidates. Then he Or
The Nome nugget., 1938-07-08
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Probate Court in and for the Port Clarence Precinct, Sec ond Division, Territory of Alaska.
 In the Matter of the Estate of H. J. CHRISTENSEN,
 Deceased.
 NOTICE is hereby given that by order of the Probate Court in and for the Port Clarence Pre- cinct, Alaska, the undersigned has been appointed Executor of the estate of H. J. CHRISTEN- SEN. deceased. All persons hav- ing claims against said estate shall present them with proper vouchers attached, within six months from the date of this no- tice, to the undersigned Executor. Such claims shall be presented to the Executor at Teller, Alaska, in care of Chas. L. Levan, United States Commissioner, or they may be presented at the office of Leroy M. Sullivan, Nome, Alaska. Dated at Teller, Alaska, this 1st day of July, 1888.
 THOMAS J. CHRISTENSEN,
 Executor. Leroy M. Sullivan, Nome, Attorney for Executor.
 Publish July 1, 8, IS, 22, 1888.
The Nome nugget., 1938-07-08

The House is employed in fgur- ing out how the District of Col umbia should be run, so far as money matters are concerned, but paused long enough to listen to he Presidents message on Na- tional Defense. The message urg ed that war should not be made profitable, a higher regard for treaties and the protection not only of the coast line but of an area stretching far outwardly from it. II follows, therefore, that the Chief Executive suggest ed appropriations for more air craft, an increase of one-ffth in the naval building program, a more perfect army reserve sys- tenn and the standardizing of
The Nome nugget., 1938-07-08
Dr. ]. W. Edmunds
Optometrist of Alaska and Seattle

Optometrist of Alaska and Seattle Arrived in Nome June Both, and left for Kotzebue and some Nor thern points, and will be at the Nome Hotel, Nome, Alaska, on or about July 18th, to remain here about 10 days.
 Dr. Edmunds has had over 30- years experience examining Eyes, which are a decidedly compGcat- ed proposition, requiring many years of study and experience. All my work is guaranteed.
 Dr. Edmunds needs no mtroduc- ton to Nome citizens as this is his second trip to Nome and llth annual trip throughout Alaska where hundreds of citizens testify to his highly scientific work, back ed by five diplomas from recog- nized Eye Colleges, besides being a PoSt-Graduate. Crossed Eyes frequently strengthened W h glasses only. We welcome diff cult cases.
 School Children's Eyes need very careful attention and should be examined once each year; glasses fitted if necessary.
 It is a gross ernor to suppose that children have perfect eyes at birth. Many bright children are retarded in health and handicap ped by eyestrain or poor cision- Permanent Offices at l431 Fourth Ave, Seattle, where my two qual- flied and able assistants are con- stantly in attendance, (adv)
The Nome nugget., 1938-07-08

boats from the creek; the boats are lowed 10 he ship, a distance of three quar- ars of mile; and the water in then pumped out in to the ships tank.
 The NorthIand sailed from Nome early July z, after spending a de lightful day attending the Fourth of July celebration, and will make cruise nortl ward. taking in Cape Prince of Wales, Diom ede, Tin City, Point Hope, East Cape. and Whalen, Siberia.
 The Rogers-Post Expedition has arrived at Seward in the motor boat Pandora. The expedition is enroute to Barrow where they will erect a gr' mite column in memory Of the two men of na- tional repute, who were killed, when the plane in which they were enroute to Barrow cracked up.
 The cutter Northland has on board the 600 pound stone, and the tools necessary for the erec- ton of the monument, which will be landed at Barrow when the ship pays it's annual, visit there.
 On board the Northland is a bo.anist, who is making collec- ton of Arctic flowers for the Al aska House of Representatives Todate he has collected and press d specimens of over 800 species Some living plants have been sent 10 various collections in the States, while other are reposing in green house built in the en- ergency cabin of the ship. The cute Northland is thus able tc boa. cf one oe the few floating greenhouses in the world.
 Dr. Goodman, the missionary al Po.l. Hope, is on board the cut ,er az the guest of Captain Zeus- !a-. D.. Goodman is r:sl old timer. having come to Alaska ir 1898.
 h%~,,on Mn n
The Nome nugget., 1938-07-08
army war materials.

As to foreign affairs, there is. not much to be said about mat ters in the Orient, Japanese ef- forts flowing forward and Chine attempting to stem the tide. IT Europe, the situation become more tense over the sinking English vessels as a result of the Spanish civil war. Spain declines to accept responsibility and says that the job was accomplished by an Italian submarine. England proposes to take steps to curb such acts, and in the meantime the old custom of passing the buck goes forward.
The Nome nugget., 1938-07-08
Northland Making Interesting
 Cruises

The Cutter Northland, Captain Fred A. Zeusler in command, whl- oh returned to Nome early Sun day morning, after a cruise to St. Michael with the steamship in- spectors, and thence to Teller and Port Clarence to take on a fresh water supply, left again on a cruise the morning of the 9th, to the Boring Straits and possibly East Caps, Siberia.
 On a recent trip medical exam nations were made in St. Michael and Stebbins, and further work done in the safety campaign for small boats. Captain Zeusler re- ports that the natives are taking considerable interest in the new law requiring fire extinguishers and fife preservers aboard all boats. They realize that the equipment is solely for their own protection, in case of fire or the capsizirg or disabling of the boat.
 Whil, a. Teller the cutter held it's peri ,dical target practice. Six teen sh, ,ts out of twenty produc- ed hits at ranges varying from 12OO to 1000 yards. the ship was steaming at a speed of five knots. Two gniners qualified for first class rating. which entities them 10 addltio nal pay.
 The Go7rv:n water hole former ly used by the ship for fresh wat CT has d-;el up. and t was neces- sary 70 obtain the water supply at Fox Crce'.. Por. Clar?~ce. Tho task of watering ship was begun at four in the morning. and 32,0o0 gallons were taken on board. The water is pumped into the ships
The Nome nugget., 1938-07-08

Dr. l.. W. Hines, graduate Op- tometrist of Anchorage, will ar rive in Nome July 9th, and will remain here for one week to examine eyes and prescribe cor reciprocity fitted glasses. Dr. Hines offers only the very highest quality Optical service and guar antees his glasses.
The Nome nugget., 1938-07-08
" 6 Q { -" D 0 - C H :"
 STATIONERY

That unlque and humorous and typical Alaskan stationery Sourdough Roadhouse Letter heads and Envelopes, have been brought strictly uptodate, and are TOW available al the Nugget off, ee.
The Nome nugget., 1938-07-08

entire housing plan in the simple and easily understood words that the government ought not to go into the real estate business.
The Nome nugget., 1938-07-08
NOTICE TO DRIVERS

All drivers of motor vehicles are hereby warned to obtain a City License (cost S1.0O from the City Clerk, without delay.
 ". ". LAWS,
 Chief of Police
The Nome nugget., 1938-07-08
Current Comments Written From
 Washington
Especial Correspondence)

Washington is town Tn when a convention of some kind always is in session. Just now it houses two. The CIO meeting, running on into it's second week, is busy in an attempt to put the country on a sound footing, and Secretary of Commerce Roper is giving the small business man a chance to be heard. The business group will have to work faster than the CIO however, since it has but two days, instead ot two weeks. in which to tell it's story. Prcb- ably there wiEI be many in both organizations who will go back home with the conviction that a great deal of unnecessary hot ar has been let loose, but out of both meetings will come the satls faction that goes with good old fashioned chinning match, and none but the extreme pesslmlst will be inclined to insist that no good was accomplished.
The Nome nugget., 1938-07-08

then by someone who wanted nothing, feared nothing, and mere ly was admitted for a social visit, t1 which, it must be admitted. even a President of the United States is entitled to now and then.
The Nome nugget., 1938-07-08

As to the President, he may be said to have passed through a weeks work of what may be call ed a routine nature. Callers by appointment have come and gone
 usually taking up the time be- tween ten in the morning and two in the afternoon. The subject matter of the chats cover ga wide range, including politics. present ed by MrFarley and others, tax es, agriculture, workers prob lens and so on, the list of serious matters being punctuated now &
The Nome nugget., 1938-07-08

The Senate probably has laid the anti-lynching measure on the shelf for this session and passed on to other matters, among which may be mentioned approval by a vote of 42 to 40 of the appropria- ton of three billion dollars for housing. The purpose of the bill, proposed by the White House, is to stimulate business. AS passed, the plan does not meet with the full approval of labor, the pre- vaihng wage amendment having been ruled out under Administra- tive pressure, notwithstanding the fact that it had respectable sup port in both parties. Senator Glass voiced his opposition to the
The Nome nugget., 1938-07-08

In the Senate it has been argu- ed that the United States and Brl tain are hooked together in some way with a view to building up their respective naval forces and creating a condition resembling that which produced the World War. The President makes no late comment on his foreign pol icy, other than to state that lt IS clear to most persons.
Evening star., 1938-03-30

|CADET bATTAL|0NS
TO VIE TOMORROW
13 Units to Participate in
Competitive Drill at
Central High.

Thirteen cadet battalions from the
white senior high schools will hold
their annual battalion competitive drill
tomorrow at 2:15 pm. in the Central
High School Stadium.
The contest will be marked by ap-
pearance of battalion from the Ana
costa Junior-Senior High School,
which will make its debut in cadet
competition. The Anacostia unit forms
the nucleus of what will eventually
be the 7th Cadet Regiment.
According to Col. Wallace M.
Craigie. professor of military science
and tactics for the white high schools,
the battalions will march on to the
field at 15-minute intervals and parade
before the three judges. Maj Alex
ander r. Boiling, Capt. James Regan,
jr., and First 1t. Forrest Caraway, all
U. S. Army Infantry officers.
Awards, consisting of gold medal
for the major commanding the win
ming unit and a silk flag and a silver
presented by Assistant Supt. of Schools
Harvey A. Smith at the close OF the
regimental and band competition
April Z.
The order in which the schools will
60 on is Central, Mckinley. Roosevelt,
Woodrow Wilson, Eastern, Anacostia
and Western. Recorder for the judges
will be Master Sergt. w. H. Leemaster,
U. S. Infantry.
Evening star., 1938-03-30
INSTITUTE AT CAMP

An outdoors activity institute will
be held at lockwood Manor, near
Potomac, Nd, April 6 for members
Of Girl Scout councils and commit
tees from region 3.
First adult gathering of its kind
at the Girl Scout camp, the institute
will have representation from Har-
risburg, Pa; Baltimore, Indian Head,
Prince Georges County. Annapolis and
Westminster, Md, and Richmond,
Norfolk and Roanoke, Va.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-11-21
LOST AND FOUND

LOST--Lady's wrist watch on Doug las Highway. Phone 654 N*
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-11-21
DELIGHTFUL AFTERNOON SPONSORED BY o. E. s.

Saturday members of the Order of Eastern Star were sponsors of one of the most delightful social afternoons of the season, with the Scottish Rite Temple the scene of luncheon and thirty-two tables of bridge.
 Rust chrysanthemums, offset by lighted tapers, formed attractive decorations for the tables, and as- sisting during the afternoon were members of the Order of Rainbow Girls, including Misses Phyllis Jenne, Katherine and Ruth Torkel- son, Doris McEachran, Dorothy Lar son, Virginia Morley, Mildred Web ster, Mary Stewart and Barbara Hermann, and advisers Mrs Harold Smith and Mrs. Alfred Zenger.
 Prizes were won during the af- fair by Mrs. William Beck, Mrs. O. s. Sullivan, Mrs. Iva Tilden and Mrs. Howe Vance.
 Those responsible for the success of the afternoon include Mesdames Charles w. Hawkesworth, E. J. Cowling, Harry Watson, Ralph Mar tin and Glenn Oaks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-11-21

FC.R City Float Beer Parlor Phone 541 after pm.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-11-21

JOIN OUR Dollar -a-Week Club
 Channel Apparel Shop.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-11-21
FAIRBANKS APPROVES
 COMMUNITY CENTER

Voters of Fairbanks have ap- proved by vote of four to one a S175000 bond issue for the con- struction of community center in that city, according to word re- ceived here by Acting Gov. E. w. Griffin
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-11-21
TRAPPED OUT OF SEASON

Charged with trapping out of season, Ole Fredericksop, an old timer, has been sentenced to 50 days in jail 5. in Fairbanks, ac- cording to word to the Alaska Game Commission from Wildlife Agent Sam White. Some furs Fred erickson had were forfeited.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-11-21
SUTHERLANDS OUT

MT. and Mrs: Dan Sutherland of Wonder Lake in the Kantishna country, are passengers on the Yukon going outside for the winter.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-11-21

THANKSGIVING EVE DANCE
 Elks Hall, Nov. g. Sponsored by Trinity Guild. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-11-21
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MISCELLANEOUS

ESTABLISHED Rawleigh route now open for industrious man willing to work hard Good opportunity to get ahead. Steady, profitable work. No investment. See J. A. Thibodeau, Home Liquor Store, between II am. and noon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-11-21

FOR SALE-U & I Lunch. Owner quitting business. Write 20. Box c274 or phone 334.
Evening star., 1938-02-25

1t Is ready for use. He emphasized the
importance Of maintaining . we'll
rounded Navy In peace time as a ma
tional safe guard.
Mrs. Russell G. LAngdon Of New
York and Pittsburgh, president Of the
society. presided.
The following ofhcers were elected:
President. Mrs. LAngdon; first vice
president, Mrs. Henry williams; Sec
ond vice president. Mrs. Emory Land;
secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Staunton r..
Norman; trustees. Mrs. =. ]. Palmer
Ventnor, N. j.: Mrs. Nathan oofY, n :,
Clarksburg, w. Va; Mrs. Wilson Lee,
Silver Spring. Md: Mrs. Albert stahi,
washington; Mrs. Albert sutclif1e,
New York City, and Mrs. Jennings
Bailey, jr.; Mrs. Ella Micou and Mrs.
George Barnett, all Of Washington.
Regional chairmen selected were Mrs,
Charles Z. Tudor, Cincinnati, Ohio,
Northwest; Mrs. 1Arz Anderson Brook
line, Mass. Northeast; Mrs. Buist
Rivers. Charleston. 3. c.. Southeast,
and Mrs. Herbert James, Los Angeles,
Southwest.
The society is composed exclusively
OF women who have sponsored fight-
ing ships for the Navy and has mem
bers In al parts Of the United States.
William Beck Circle met at the Sol
diers, Sailors and Marines Club.
Arrangements were made for 4 bingo
party at the club next Thursday at 8
Evening star., 1938-02-25

The Goodwill Guild will sponsor an