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Evening star., 1938-07-27
British Trade Pact.

OF the seventeen trade agreements
now in force between the United States
and other countries, few have been as
dlff1cult to negotiate as that with the
British Is proving to be. In each case,
OF course, peculiar problems had to be
overcome-in the case OF the French, BIZ
lateral agreements with the Danubian
countries; the Dutch, the colonial sys-
tenn, and the Canadians, arbitrary valu-
ations on imports-but in each case ex-
pedients were found which reconciled
conflicting views.
Such expedients have been more elu-
sive In the case of the British, with
whom negotiations have been in prog
ress since March. On the side of the
United States the negotiators have been
under constant pressure from American
interests which see themselves threat
ened by any modification of their pro-
lection. On the British side similar in
fluences have been at work, aggravated
by reluctance Of the dominions to sacri-
fee a part Of their preferences in the
British market.
This necessity of keeping the domin-
Ions satisfied was foreseen, even before
the negotiations began, as the primary
obstacle for the British to hurdle, and
It was Britain's assurance that imperial
preferences were negotiable which pro-
vided the basis on which the effort for
an agreement was begun. In practice
some Of these preferences have proved
to be more difficult to negotiate than was
at first expected.
The flood OF reports of semi -ofiicial
nature coming out Of London and Ge-
neva in recent weeks that the negotia-
tions have broken down or reached a
deadlock gives point to the admission
by Prime Minister Chamberlain yester-
day In the House of Commons that the
Anglo-American trade agreement had
come down to certain instances Of ex-
ceptional difficulty" and that they are
not entirely resolved" He added the
hope, however, that I'VE won't have to
wait long before we announce we have
come finally to an agreed conclusion y
and forecast broader collaboration be-
tween the two great English-speaking
nations if they can come to terms on
trade matters.
Such statement from the prime min
lister stands in sharp contrast to the ret
icence Of American officials to indicate
the status of the negotiations other than
to give the assurance that they are pro-
ceeding with the expectation of arriving
at an agreement soon.
Negotiations are so near completion
now that it would be a severe political
setback to both sides to have to con-
fess that they are unable to agree on a
means to stimulate their mutual trade.
For far more than the physical exchange
OF goods is at stake; there is, as Mr.
Chamberlain indicated, a principle of
cooperation between two great democ-
racies which should not be permitted
to languish in the face Of concerted
attack
Evening star., 1938-07-27
A Wise Move.

The Arlington County Board of Zon-
ing Appeals is to be commended for
postponing for two months decision on
all zoning applications for class B row
residence districts.
Appearance of formidable delegation
OF 100 persons to protest against pro-
posed additional row houses in the COM
munity no doubt influenced the board,
which realized that hundreds of others,
unable to attend it's sessions, regard row
houses in Arlington as a menace.
In the meantime the board plans to
discuss the question with the Arlington
County Planning Commission, which is
now making survey Of Zoning and
other needs of the community. The
Zoning Board itself also expects to study
the effect of row houses on the health,
safety, morals and general welfare Of
the community.
1t is reassuring to the citizens of the
community to see the board avoid hasty
action on such an important matter.
For the board may well ponder the view,
expressed by group apparently in the
minority, that development of row
houses cannot be halted. 1t should
note the charge Of the real estate men
that delay is holding up a s6,00O,00o
construction outlay.
But it should consider, also, the civic
viewpoint as set forth by the County
Civic Federation, which is on record
against row houses. 1t should look at
Arlington County today, then envision
its future possibilities, and ask whether
row houses fit into the picture.
Evening star., 1938-07-27
New Deal Is Keeper Of
Twentieth Century Democracy.

10 the EDITOR OF Tne star:
THE New Deal has found its way into
the hearts of those who know the
warmth Of living soul within. The
New Deal has become the strong arm of
justice, and forever, into the hallowed
archives Of democracy, shall be written
the name of the New Deal as the keep
er of democracy Of the Goth century"
The action of the New Deal is liken
unto lovable guardian whose interest
is definite in that the common interest
of the people shall not be infringed upon
by any one. The liberality of the New
Deal is definitely marked with honesty
Notwithstanding that it stands accused
to the contrary by conservative de-
mocracy. The lothsome habits OF "con-
servative democracy" brought havoc to
the means by which the common people
prospered and thereby heaped the
wealth Of the people into the laps of
the already rich. 1t behooves the New
Deal to carry on a true action Of lib
erallty with the hope that by giving
seasonably q sound economy will result
and give happiness to the people. Lib
erality in democracy need never fear be-
cause 1t is timely in thought, deed and
action, and its wisdom everlasting.
HARRY 0ANUA
Evening star., 1938-07-27
Motherhood

Oh little girl-dear little girl
How can you know that while sit
At dances as you lightly fit
Around the floor In laughing whirl,
My own heart sings at your young glee-
Just watching you is Joy to me!
How can you know that though I seem
To you, so old and out Of place,
I feast upon your winsome grace;
And only ask to sit and dream
Where I, your happiness, can see
Just watching you is Joy to me!
How can you know that when you smile
Upon some youth and stir his heart,
With all the sweet, unconscious art
That Nature teaches, with her guile
I, too, feel young loves ecstasy
Just watching you is Joy to me!
For darling, in your glowing eyes.
A vanished summer buds, and blows;
And, with the same soft cheeks Of rose,
/ see my own young image rise,
When I, too, was in Already
\
Just watching you Is Joy to mel
.. A. g.
Evening star., 1938-07-27
until the last day, Just as he probably

until the last day, Just as he probably
does with his income tax return.
But questionnaires-part!cularly those
inquiring into the source of campaign
funds-may be not only bothersome on
general principles but decidedly embar-
RAISING for special reasons. Many can
didates possessed of great self-assurance
on the stump develop an acute case Of
shyness when it comes to disclosing who
paid the bills. Such disclosures often
involve pulling the covers of strange
bedfellows, to the discontinue OF those
in the campaign nest.
With charges and counter charges OF
relief in politics" reprisals and "purges'
filling the air these days, Senator Shep-
pard will perform a valuable public
service if he and his inquisitive col
leagues succeed in obtaining all the facts
about senatorial election funds from
reticent recipients.
Evening star., 1938-07-27
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Eavnrits Sn,

The Favorite Son.
When there are battles to be won
It's we'll to be a favorite son
OF many places far and near
Throughout your chosen hemisphere.
A grandsire from New England hills,
A grand dam from the Rockies rills,
And great grandparents in a row
From Greenland down to Mexico
Thus may travel DER the earth
And murmur Country OF my BIRTH"
At every station where the train
Pauses to bid me speak again.
Our ancestors so numerous are
One need not 60 so very far
In point of pedigree or time
To find for every race and cline
A forbear who will let you say
I'm of your tribe; so vote my way!"
Thus do sweep in the embrace
OF kinship the whole human race
And if they voted at the Zoo
I'd quote little Darwin too!
Evening star., 1938-07-27
Letters to the Editor must bear
the name and address of the Driter,
although the use OF pseudonyn, for
publication Is permissible. Please be
brief!
Pays Tribute to
Mrs. Sidney Taliaferro.
To the Editor of Thu Sfsr.

IN THE passing Of Mrs. Sidney Talia-
ferro the poor and the needy Of the
District OF Columbia have lost a great
friend. Her sympathies swept no mar
row horizons but went far beyond to the
lame, the halt and the blind As one
interested in the affairs of the Com
munity Chest was highly privileged
to have known this great lady and to
see her heart in action wherever the
duty OF charity called her. Quietly, un-
dramatically and in simplest fashion
she gave her fullest measure of devotion
to the unfortunate. With her the
wholesome things Of charity were a
veritable passion. Her goodness and her
kindness helped to warm hearts where
hopes were low.
Here was great woman, a great soul
who had "a tear for pity and hand
open as the day for charity"
Her passing leaves many sorrowine
friends who will miss the tender minis
trations of an unusual person.
j. P. TUMULTY.
Evening star., 1938-07-27

1t Is now asserted that illness is
causing the American people unreason-
able expense. There is much for the
doctors to think about and it may be
necessary to depend on them to curtail
the economic stress which the public
admits that it is finding burden. Some
people say that the old doctor with a
horse and buggy was quite as good as
one with an automobile, and consider
ably less expensive.
Evening star., 1938-07-27
Twenty Years Ago
The World War Day by Day
July ~, 1918.

In the Ourcq region, under severe pres
sure, the German Army retreated further,
first toward the northeast, then northwest
to the Ourcq River Sergy was taken by
American troops.
The Germans were doing the best they
could to rescue tons and tons of war mate
rial and supplies In danger Of capture at
Fere.en. Tardenois. They had enough there
5oe q natI1ton MN. .
Evening star., 1938-07-27

Senator Thomas of Oklahoma FORE
casts the revival of the Presidents re-
organization scheme. He says nothing
concerning resistance to the plan, but
it may be taken for granted that 1t, too.
will be resurrected.
Evening star., 1938-07-27
Slim RatiOns.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Members of sorority in Del Monte,
Calf, take vote and decide that they
do not prefer athletic heroes for hus-
bands. After all, one cannot eat track
records.
Evening star., 1938-07-27

Time Magazine suggests that Queen
Marie Of Rumania died with little to
show for her efforts in behalf of her
country. A glance at any map of Eastern
Europe printed since 1919 ought to con-
vince the most stubborn skeptic that she
just about doubled the territory over
which her husband reigned and her son
now Is trying to rule.
Evening star., 1938-07-27

American public life constantly in
creases the number of initials that must
be dealt with. The full name of a car
bon chemical may be lengthy, but a re-
lief nevertheless.
Evening star., 1938-07-27

Many sentimental organizations have
resulted from the Great War The So
ciety OF the Forty and Eight" now in
cluding two-year- base drummer,
may be regarded as permanent and
hereditary.
Evening star., 1938-07-27
Some of our wickedest actions" said
Fish Stories.

I am resolved the truth to tell
When 'mongst my neighbors shall
dwell;
Even when catches I portray
Of fish upon a holiday.
With Neptune shall cross the line.
Those fish are his and these are mine
They are-so wherefore raise a row,
Imaginary, any how.
Evening star., 1938-07-27
Room for All.

Oh, Texas is a State Of size
And many moods it borrows.
Sometimes its joys will bring surprise:
Sometimes it has its sorrows.
The statesman shows continuous glee.
His Joy he never smothers.
He sings, Though hardships fall on me
There's worse that fall on Others"
Il listened to two politicians" said
Uncle Eben. "Dey both talked 20 fine
hadn' de heart to expect any real work
frum either"
Evening star., 1938-07-27

1t is not made positively clear whether
Henry Ford is celebrating the automo-
bile or the automobile is celebrating
Henry Ford. There are mutual obliga-
ttons Of considerable weight.
Evening star., 1938-07-27

Add to the list of unanticipated pleas
ures the Joy Of finding in the closet a
discarded pair Of pants still wearable.
Evening star., 1938-07-27
A MOdernist,

A MOdernist.
Don't you wish," said the romantic
girl, that you lived in the old days
when there were knighs errant?"
Certainly not" answered Miss Cay
enne. "A policeman may not be so
picturesque as a knight errant, but he
is much more reliable in case of a dis
turbance."
Evening star., 1938-07-27
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All Other States and Canad.
Member Of the Associated Press

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tne use tor repuoLcation of all news dispatches
credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein.
herein also are reserved.
Evening star., 1938-07-27
$167.W
745.W
Excess tax
($577.19)

If the merchant was taxable on an an
nual basis, which the published formula
seeks 20 place him, he would be taxable
on only 100/365 of SIS, 900 900 or on SIS
06S.5o less exemption of $4,000, net tax
able 14,520.50 and his tax would be
$5S.08 less $4,000 tangible personal tax
paid. leaving the net tax payable 1903.
This. Of course. is not the intent of the
law. but Is merely stated, in the reverse,
tor the sake q argument.
GEO. q. Kng1l1DY.
Evening star., 1938-07-27

Night Final and Sunday Star per month
Night Final Star 55c per month
Collection made at the end Of each month OF
each week Orders may be sent by mail or tele-
phone National 5000
Evening star., 1938-07-27
Night Final Edition

evening and Sunday Csc per mo. or l5c per week
rhs Evening Star---46c per no. or 1Oc per week
The Sunday Star Sc Ger CODY
Evening star., 1938-07-27
$745.00

| Amount Of tax payable $745.00
have been dabbling in tax account
| ing for number of years. but this one
| is beyond my comprehension and would
thank you for an elucidation Of the
above theory If you can arrive at a bet
ter one than the following:
Suppose the theoretical merchant or
other business man had started business
on June 80, 1885, and was in business
only one day during the fiscal year 1898
and his total gross receipts were the
total, supra, $55000.
Under the same formula his gross
business for 365 days would be $2O,-
O75,0O0.0O, the tax on which would be:
Gross business $40 OTIS 900 90
Less exemption 100000
Taxable business s---- $50 073 100000
(Rate Of tax. -tenths
of l per cent?
Tax payable le--- so,2s20o
The merchant or business man would
not only have to turn over his entire
receipts to the District of Columbia,
but he would owe it So, ,2s2.oO additional,
would have nothing with which to pay
for the goods sold or with which to meet
his expenses Of doing business.
The tax, as I see it, is not on what he
did not do, but on the business actually
done over given period. Therefore,
if his gross business was $55, 10000 for
100 days that was his gross business for
the fiscal year 1888 and no more.
He would be entitled to an exemption
Of 1O0/365 of 100000 and his net tax
able business would be:
Gross business ess SIS, 900 90
Exemption 100/365 Of $4,000 $4,000
Taxable receipts $54,45200
Amount of tax 2178l
Less tangible personal tax
paid 5000
Net tax payable $167O0
Tax payable per D. C. formula 745OO
Excess tax------ ($577.l9
If the merchant was taxable on an an
Evening star., 1938-07-27

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ANSWERS TO
QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

Dv FREUEK7C J. HASK7N.
reader cdn get the answer 20 am
question OF fact BY ntttno The Eve.
ming Star Information Bureau, Frederic
J. Hasktn. director. Washington, D. c,
Please tnclose stamp for reply.
Evening star., 1938-07-27

Il suppose that success in a campaign
depends on electioneering?
Somewhat" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. who was in particularly jocose
mood "and somewhat on collection
eering."
Some of our wickedest actions" said
Hi, Ho, the sage of Chinatown, were
good intentions when they started"
Evening star., 1938-07-27

Delivered by Carrier-City and Suburban
ReEular Edition
Evening star., 1938-07-27
Letters to The Star
Asks Enlightenment
On Gross Receipts Tax.

MAY I call your attention to the
formula set out in regulations pro-
mulgated by the Commissioners OF the
District of Columbia on the date OF
June 10, 1888, for computing gross re-
ceipts tax for less than full fiscal year,
which appears on page 6 OF said regula-
tions as follows:
Gross receipts from merchan-
disc less sales returned $5000O0 90
Rentals from real estate 1000 90
Receipts from services and
other business ess---- 100000
Total gross receipts. period
March %, 1888 to June 30,
1888, inclusive 600 days. $55, 10000
Divided by 100 number of
days engaged in businesO
gives daily receipts Of $4,000
Multiplied by 365 days in
Year, gives receipts for as
sumed year of------------ 200, $4,000
Less exemption 100000
Total gross receipts upon which
tax is computed d----s slss, $4,000
Tax at four -tenths of l per
cent ------------------ 1880
Less tangible personal
property ak paid 5000
Evening star., 1938-07-27

@. Where are the largest buffalo herds
in the world?-W H. M.
A. They are In Canada, where, In Buf-
falo Park. Wainwright, Alberta. there
are 5000.
Evening star., 1938-07-27

Q. Do many newspapers print ma
terial on astrology?-F. H. j.
A. There are approximately $50 in the
United States which publish some infor-
nation on the subject.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-06-09
CrindstOne Lake

Church services in the Dell Grove
church will be at $50 a. m. instead
of IL a. m. Sunday, June IL, and will
be in the Swedish language.
Miss Norma Wahlberg went Sum
day to Moose Lake where she has
employment in cafe and Miss Es-
Their Wahlberg went Saturday to
Isanti where she will teach in Bible
school for two weeks.
AXel and Ellen Johnson called
at the B. Wahlberg home Saturday
evening.
A number from here attended the
funeral of Mrs. Sawatzky at Kroschel
Saturday.
Miss Elsie Johnson and Wesley and
Tavern Sjodahl went to Pine City
recently to visit relatives of the boys.
Their grandmother, Mrs. Andrew Oh
son, is much better and is able to be
up and around.
The Sjodahl and Harris families
attended the creamery picnic at
Hinckley Wednesday of last week.
MIR. and Mrs. Clarence Sjodahl and
MIR. and Mrs. James Ness and fam
lily were callers at the VIM. Sjodahl
home Friday evening.
Mrs. Carrie Tucker and Clark are
spending few days at the Gunnard
Erickson home in Duluth.
Mrs. Hans Myrvold called on Mrs.
Zajicek Sunday afternoon.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-06-09
Lake View Ripples

Mrs. c. F. Borchard, who has not
been well for a few weeks, went to
Minneapolis last Thursday to enter
hospital. She was to be operated on
Monday morning. Friends wish her
a quick recovery.
The annual school picnic was held
at Lake View school Friday and a
large crowd turned out to enjoy the
fine day.
Sympathy is extended to the men,
bers of the c. w. Sawatzky family
in their bereavement, the death of
Mr.. Sawatzky's aunt, Mrs. Chris.
Sawatzky, of Friesland. The deceased
had been in bed a long time with
various ailments.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sylverton Loftness
spent Sunday evening at the Gust
Pearson home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Borchard and
son, spent Sunday evening at the w
F. Borchard home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Pearson were
Sunday dinner guests at the August
Swendsen home near Grasston. They
also called at the Otto Sundeen home
near there in the afternoon.
Mrs. c. w. Sawatzky called on
Mrs. w. F. Borchard Monday after
noon.
Carl Luedtke of New Germany
Adolf Luedtke of Prior Lake, and
VIM. Ebel of Lydia, were visitors at
the Henry and w. F. Borchard homes
Monday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-06-09

Vic ooISOlllC.
Every conceivable guess will be
made and of course one guess will
have to be right. But it will be
nothing more than a guess.
Out of the thousand angles here
is one that is in favor of Louis
and it carries weight: If anything
at all happens beyond what the phys
ical ability of the men causes to
happen, it will happen in favor of
Louis. mean all the influence, all
the pressure will be on Louis side.
Most fights are honestly refereed
and honestly judged; but a few are
not. If this happens to be one of
the few there is not the slightest
chance that favoritism will be on
Something's side.
Louis will get any break that hap
pens to be breaking. The promoter
of the fight is also the manager of
Louis and he stands high in the favor
of the New York boxing commission.
He is the king pin in boxing and he
has full opportunity to protect his
fighter at every angle He is not
interested in protecting Schmeling
even though he may not be inter-
ested in damaging him unfairly.
If anything happens it will happen
to Schmeling. For other reasons, he
is foreigner and he represents
nation which is strongly unpopular
in New York, more unpopular in New
York than anywhere else. Because
of international feeling the hatred
OF Schmeling in some small but pow
erful groups is at a fanatical stage
and the wish to see him beaten is
so strong that it might conceivably
lead to steps designed to harass him,
poster and annoy him in the hope
that he may weaken under the VOL
ley of abuse.
Moreover the New York press wants
a Louis victory and everything that
Schmeling reads, or much of it at
least, will tend to shake his morale.
No one can foretell what subtle
forces will be at work. Maybe there
won't be any subtle forces at work;
but often there are and this time
they will be working for Louis.
No champion, in fact, ever went
into hard fight with as much i'm
portant and influential backing as
Louis will have.
The explanation certainly cannot
be found in the personalities of the
two men-Louis is a big, good ma
tured negro of low mental stature.
He is likeable, strives to please, never
offensive but he has no positive quail
tiles of intelligence, rugged char
acter, high principles.
Schmeling-o the other hand is
a superior type as fighters go. He has
a keen mind, lot of principle and
character. He, too, is good natured,
likeable, modest but not in a mere
negative way. He has personal force
and all the rugged qualities that
command respect. In short-he is an
important person.
But New York hates Germany and
so it is hating all Germans including
this forceful decent chap who has
never offended any one on this side
by saying single challenging thing
in support of his Feuhrer's policy.
This pressure of influence and
opinion is, of course, but one factor.
1t counts heavily but not necessarily
decisively.
Just the same it is point for
Louis that the promoter and the box
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-06-09
FREEBOOTER TO BE SET OFF TO
ANOTHER SCHOOL DISTRICT

State of Minnesota, County of Pine
Notice of Hearing on Petition for School
District Set-off
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN. That David
E. Anderson has filed his petition with
the County Board of said County stating
he is a freeholder and resident in said
County; that he owns land now in School
District No. II in said County described
as follows, to-wit: Lot l, Section S. and
Lot 3. Section 4, both in Township As.
Range 10 which land adjoins School Dis
trict No in Carlton County and petition
ing, for reasons therein stated, that his
said land be set off from said School
District No. II to said School District No
8, Carlton County; AND THAT SAID
ular meeting of said Board on the oath
day of June. 1885, at 200 o'clock P. M
at Court house in the Village of Pine
City in said County.
Dated June LIST, 1898.
BY Order of the County Board:
J. E. THERRIEN,
(SeaD County Auditor
June 916
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-06-09
SPORTS
BY DICK CULLUM
Sports Editor of
THE MINNEAPOLIS JOURNAL

There are a thou
sand angles to that
heavyweight cham
pionship fight be-
tween Joe Louis and
Max S C h m e | i n G.
Yes, a good, full
thousand and the
plain truth is no one
can clearly foretell