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Evening star., 1938-05-19

and by the whole fabric Of the common
law were the patrimony of the Ameri-
can colonist from the outset; that the
colonists brought these privileges
across the Atlantic with them, just
as they brought the English language;
that by migrating to America they
lost none of the rights and liberties
which they possessed at home; that
they did not therefore create anew but
brought with them the political tradi-
tions upon which free Government
could be set up"
He declared that Madison and his
colleagues also knew that the systems
of local self government which the
American colonistS had set up by
virtue of their inherited rights seem
to be "a part of the very nature Of
the race to which We belong"
Mr.. Finch quoted resolution Of the
First Continental Congress of 1774
declaring that the foundation of
English liberty and of all free govern
ment is right in the people to par
ticipate in their legislative council"
and that the people "are entitled to a
free and exclusive power of legislation
in their several provincial legislatures.
where their right of representation can
alone be preserved in all cases of tax
alton and internal policy, subject only
to the negative of their sovereign in
such manner as has heretofore been
used and accustomed"
The Declaration of independence
was also quoted by the witness in sup
port Of his arguments for local self
expression.
Must Rely on Congress.
Mr.. Finch said citizens of the Dis
trict must ''bow in reverence to the
dictum Of our Supreme Court and ad-
NIT that we are, by reason of our resi-
dence. at the very heart Of the worlds
democracy, completely impotent from
q political point Of view"
He said the citizens Of Washington
must rely on Congress to assist them
in placing into the Constitution pro-
vision which would afford us the op-
portunity of securing those political
privileges which believe We, as Amer
ican citizens. are already justly en-
titled to enjoy"
He quoted member of Congress as
saying in 1878: The fact that Con-
gress may, if it will. play the petty
part Of city council does not make
it either necessary or right to do so.
The fact that it may, If it will, dis
franchise the people is no justification
for doing 50. They have an inalien-
able right to the freest, most popular
form of municipal organization COM
patible with the safety of life and
property, with the preservation of good
order and the security Of the national
property which is here. For us to give
them less will be false to the most
fundamental principles of American
liberty"
Mr. Finch was questioned at some
length by members Of the committee
after he had completed making his
formal statement.
Fav0rs Amendment.
In response to several questions, Mr..
Finch expressed the opinion that the
only satisfactory method of achieving
q republican form of government for
the District was by constitutional
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amendment. Chairman Summers asked
If after passage Of such an amendment,
Congress would be able to abolish a
local form Of government. once it had
been set up Mr.. Finch expressed the
opinion that Congress at any time
could undo whatever it had done by
authority of the amendment. The
amendment. 1t was explained, would
merely increase the power of Con-
gress to delegate powers to District
government.
Mr.. Lesh agreed with Mr.. Finch that
congressional action with regard tc
local self-government would be rev.
ocable.
Another committee question had to
do with the possibility of ceding part
of the District of Columbia back to
Maryland. with a view to giving Dis
trict citizens the vote through that
procedure Mr.. Finch pointed out
that member of the Maryland dele
cation in Congress was quoted recently
as objecting to such a plan on the
grounds that the Federal Government
would retain the cream Of the Dis
trict."
Doubts Power of Congress.
Chairman Summers inquired regard
ing Supreme Court decisions with re-
spect to granting of suffrage to the
District, asking if Congress has the
power now to set up new form OF
government in Washington Mr. Finch
said he seriously doubted if this power
existed in view of Supreme Court
decision of 1889, in which considera.
ton was given to an act of territoria
legislation here. He did not elaborate
on this decision
Does Congress have the power o.
delegation now?" asked Representativ.
Michener Republican. of Michigan.
Il don't think So" replied Mr.. Finch
The Supreme Court has placed 6
technical restriction on congressional
delegation of power and l think {
constitutional amendment would b.
necessary"
Mr.. Michener, in questioning Mr.
Mondell regarding the recent plebiscite
asked if there was any propaganda
in opposition to suffrage in connection
with the referendum. The Repre-
sentative commented that all Of the
newspaper publicity seemed to have
been favorable.
Mr.. Mondell said there was a con.
siderable amount of literature dis.
tributed in opposition to suffrage, bu,
he expressed the belief that there was
no organized opposition, because the
people here want the vote.
Many Problems Cited.
Mr.. Waldrop submitted to the COM
mittee "corroborating evidence to
demonstrate the inoperativeness Of the
District of Columbia government" He
read from q calendar record showing
the large amount Of business con-
Quoted by the District committees of
the House and Senate and went into
some detail to demonstrate the minute
problems with which Congress is
bothered in administering the NUM-
cipal government. He pointed out
that some members of Congress have
expressed themselves as disliking serv-
ice on District committees
Chairman Ross Collins of the sub
committee Of the House appropria-
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activity on the part Of classified EN-.
ployes resident in Greenbelt will be
confined to participation in non-parti-
san local municipal elections only, or TO
the holding Of local municipal public
office. The ruling Of the commission
is not intended to confer the right on
such employees to engage in county.
State or national partisan politics in
contravention of the general political
activity rule"
The commissions expression in this
regard on the right of Government
employees to participate in self-govern-
ment was interpreted by Mr.. Lesh as
particularly pertinent because Of the
fact that Greenbelt Is q Government
project.
Evening star., 1938-05-19
LETTER BOLSTERS
SUFFRAGE FIGHT.
Civil Service Asks Rights for
Federal Employees in
GreenbeIt, Md.

Arguments for District suffrage be-
fore the House Judiciary Committee
today were bolstered vigorously by a
letter from the Civil Service Commits
sion declaring that Government en-
ployes in Greenbelt, Md, should be
permitted a voice in their self-govern-
ment"
The letter was introduced into the
record by Paul E. Lesh, vice chair
man Of the Citizens Joint Committee
on National Representation. It sup
plemented Mr.. Lesh's presentation
yesterday of claim that "it is equal
ly convenient for person working in
the District of Columbia in the Gov
ernment or other employment to re-
side in nearby Virginia or Maryland
as in the suburban portion of the Dis
trict Of Columbia"
Chairman Summers of the judiciary
Committee had raised the point that
the District Of Columbia should be
considered work shop for the Fed
Grad Government and one of the fea-
lures of such work shop would be
that the Government worker should
be allowed to reside conveniently close
to his work.
Letter Signed by Meyer.
The Civil Service Commission letter
was inserted in the record without the
name of the Government agency to
which it was addressed. The date
and file number also were deleted. 1t
was signed by l.. A. Meyer, chief ex-
aminer Of the District.
The civil service rules provide, y
declared Mr.. Meyer, that classified
employees shall take no active part in
political management or in political
campaigns beyond the exercise Of their
right to vote and to express privately
their opinions on political subjects.
However, certain exceptions tC
this rule have been made II, con-
nection with Government employees
resident in certain incorporated
municipalities near the District Of
Columbia and of Arlington Coun-
ty, Va. such exception being based
upon the fact that a considera BILE
proportion Of the population of these
towns and of Arlington County is
employed in the Government service
and should be permitted voice in
self-government.
Exception Asked.
'The commission has, accordingly.
considered the question of extending
this exception to residents of Green
belt and has found that. because OF
the fact that large number o. res
idents of Greenbelt will, when the
town is fully occupied, be classified
civil service employees. it will be proper
to extend the exception to the rule to
include Greenbelt.
1T is to be understood" continued
the letter, that permissible political
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AVIATION CLUB TO MEET
Y. M. c. A. Group to Be Given
Flying Lessons.

The first meeting of a newly-organ-
lied Aviation Club under auspices
of the Central Young Mems Christian
Association, will be held at o'clock
tonight in the Central "Y" Building,
1886 G street NV
The club is for Y NJ C. A. members
only. There will be a series of six
free lessons in ground instruction in
aviation. Bob" Ashburn and Fritz
Compton of the Beacon Airport, near
Alexandria, Va. will be the instruc-
tors. F. K McTyier of the Y. M. c. A.
staff is in charge of the club.
Evening star., 1938-05-19
FIREMEN CHANGE LAWS
Arlington Body Extends Its
Benefits-BannerA Awarded,

6eneuCS-banQer Awarded.
By STAFF Correspondent OF The Star.
ARLINGTON, Va, May 19.-By-
laws of the Arlington County Fire
mems Association were amended last
night to provide for accident and
death benefits to apply to injuries
and deaths occurring during fire drills
as well as fires.
Cherrydale Fire Company No. 5
was awarded the 1897 banner for best
attendance. The banner will be pre-
sented at the associations meet.ng
on June 81
1t was announced that the associa-
tons annual banquet will be held in
the fall this year, instead Of during
the summer months.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-03
THE NOME ASSAY OFFICE

Pointing out that new and more effective equlp- ment has been in large measure responsible for the four-milon- dollar increase in the output of gold in Alaska during 1937 Territorial Commissioner of Mines B. D. Stewart adds that the newly established assay offices have been factor in promoting expansion. Particularly he says this been in the Seward Peninsula where assay office operating at Nome
 Ever since the Nome setup was naugurated few months ago it has been functionng at pace almost than the in charge handle. To those who recall the passage of the assay office law by the last Legislature this particularly enlghtening
 It will be recalled the original draft of the assay office bill provided for offices only at Kechikan and Fairbanks. During facetious parleying in the House Representative George Lablin of the Second Division offered an amendment to include office at Nome. At the moment the assay office bill in
 state of uncertainty with few Of the opinion would actually get through the Senate Representative Harry Race Of Ketchikan who sponsored the measure and himself a little dubious, sensing the apparent humor of MT. Laiblns suggestion to get something result that the House passed the measure with Nome included and sent it to the Senate with prayer but not much faith
 Senator O. D. Cochran of Nome who had gained quite reputation in the Legislature as guardian of the treasury saw merit in the proposal and more or less to the surprise of the House the Senate passed the bill which established assay offices at Ketchikan Fairbanks and Nome
 Ironical it may seem, the Nome assay office which just happened to be included in the law was the busest cffice of the three during the mining seasc2.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-03
WISE FUR PROTECTION

The increase in value of the fur shipment from Alaska during the year just ended, nearly a half million dollars than 1886 speaks we'll for the fur control policy being carried out by the Alaska Game Commission It reveals that sensible conserva- tion methods without going to extremes do get re- suits.
 A large part of the gain is accountable to the open season marten. Executive Officer Frank Du- fresne of the Commission points out, which reveals that the careful handling of marten. that is closing the season when the supply began to diminish until such time it built up to fair proportion has its beneficial effect the entire industry similar policy has been carried out in connection with beaver which has resulted in the supply being built up to the point where an open season will again be permitted in 1888
 Fur is of Alaska's three big industries. And while the efforts going forward toward further production of fur in captivity in the Territory is equally important to keep the supply of wild fur somewhere what it should be Alaska fur is known the world over, and we produce more and
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-03
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, Our company has an important deal pending" Say, "Our company has an important transaction pend ing"
 Often Mispronounced; Nobel priz- es Pronounce first word nobel, 0 as in no unstressed, as in bell, accent second syllable.
 Often Misspelled: Forfeit. Ob- serve the ei.
 Synoyms: Oral, verbal, spoken.
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word : Requisite (adjective) required by the nature of things; necessary. "Ey- cry work of art should contain with in itself all that is requisite for its own comprehension. Poe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-03
Horoscope "The stars incline
 but do not cOmper'

Unsettled conditions in planetary Influences are foretold for today. According to astrology adverse as poets are active. Under this sway there may be difficulty in making decisions that control future business or govern 'ment policies. In the morning whatever is constructive or progress sive should be pushed.
 This is not a day in which to take any risks. It is fairly fortu- nate for those who already enjoy good fortune, but they should be cautious in making plans for the future.
 Upheavals and changes of many sorts are prognosticated. Old ideas and well established standards of life now will vanish as labor gains in power.
 Strikes and difficulties that retard industry may be expected and the spring is likely to develop many obstacles to success in various lines of business.
 For England the stars presage success in gaining closer relations with the United States. The Lon don season will be unusually brilliant
 Speculation will tempt Ameri- cans of all classes. The seers warn lstock-buyers that market conditions will be surprising Trade agreements between London and Paris are presaged, but colonial problems will create diplomatic is- sues.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of uncertainties and concern regarding small mat ters that absorb valuable time. There should be moderate prosper ity.
 Children born on this day may be inventive, original and exceedingly energetic. Subjects of this sign uSu- ally succeed through exceptional characteristics
 Sir Isaac Putnam, originator of system of shorthand, was born on this day 1913. Others who have celebrated it as a birthday include Marshal Joffre, French World War commander, 1852; Joshua Silsbee, 1915.
 Copyright, 1938)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-03
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. C. Gordon

l. Why do gasoline trucks drag chains?
 2. What author do lawyers all ways read?
 3. What is the difference be- tween contagious and contiguous? 4. From what is coke made? 5. In what country is a woman's signature not valid?
 ANSWERS l. To disSipate static electricity and thus prevent possible explosion. 2. Blackstone.
 3. Contagious means transmits sion by contact; contiguous means touching, adjoining. 4 Soft coal.
 5. Belgium.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-03
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

Q. Hasn't a bridesmaid the priv ilege to choose the color and style of her own gown?
 A. No; this is always tn privi- lege of the bride to decide.
 e. Is it necessary to answer an invitation to reception?
 A. Yes, if the letters RS.VP. ap- pear on the invitation.
 Q. What is the maximum num- Der of courses one should serve at a luncheon?
 A. Not more than five courses; four are sufficient.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-03
20 Years Ago
 From The Empire

JANUARY 3, 1887 Gowey Shepard, according to a letter written to his parents, MT and Mrs. H. R. Shepard, success
 fully passed his examination to the Aviation Corps in the World war l and was to leave Seattle for Berk- l leley to receive his orders. 1 Several arrests had been made at Douglas of parties having booze Iaboard their little crafts, which was now illegal, and stiff fines had been given. One boatman had half
 barrel of bourbon on his ship and while officers were taking him to Ijail, somebody slipped the booze out so that when the officers returned ! for it, there was only an empty barrel When the boatman's case was brought up he was consequently dismissed as there was no evidence. | Two men were arrested in Juneau for booze peddling and were to be bound over to the Grand Jury. Mrs Charles Goldstein was re- turning from the South aboard the Alameda.
 I. Goldstein and Fred Hamburg were passengers south on the Prin- cess Sophia for a visit of about i three weeks.
 F. s. Simpson, former mixologist at the Alaskan Bar, accompanied by his wife left for the States aboard the Sophia.
 Harry Auman, formerly of San Francisco and Seattle, had arrived in Juneau to relieve Clyde White, who had been pressman for The Empire for the previous two years.
 A special meeting of Pioneers Igloo No 6 had been called for to meet in Room 423, Goldstein Building, Charles Naghel, Secretary signing the call.
 Douglas schools reopened after the holidays with all teachers and pupils present.
 City Councilman James H. King, and Miss Marie MorgNn, daughter of City Councilman and Mrs. J. s. Nor gan were married the previous af- ternoon and left on the Princess Sophia for the south on a honey moon trip.
 Harry Morgan, writing to his par ents, MI. and Mrs. J. s. Morgan, said he was taking the entrance ex- aminations for Annapolis. The Juneau Citizenship Night School was to be opened this eve ming.
 Weather Report-High 45, low 32 Cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-03
PLANE GETS
 BURR0'S JOB

BROWNSVILLE, Tex, Jan. B. Burros are too expensive for Earl p. Halliburton, Oklahoma million aire, so he has turned to airplanes to transport his gold in Honduras.
 His gold mine is located near Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and can be reached only by burro or plane. The gold concentrate, 5000 pounds daily, has to be transported to the village
 Tt is a bookkeeping fact that we can transport the gold by plane for less than it costs to use the slow burro," Halliburton said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-03
ATTENTION MASONS

There will be stated communi- cation of Gastineau Lodge No. 124 F&AM on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 1888, al 7:30 pm. in the Masonic Temple, Juneau. Installation of Officers. All members are requested to be pres ent. Visiting brothers welcome. By order of the w. M.
 SAMUEL DEVON, adv. Secretary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-03
Tree Genetic Institute
 To Be Worlds Largest

PLACERVILLE, Cal, Jan. 3. - Construction of new greenhouses and laboratory buildings is under way at the Institute of Forest Genetics near here.
 R. H. Weidman, superintendent says that on completion the insti- tuition vii be the largest in the world devoted entirely to study of hereditary principles as applied to growth of trees.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-03

Hoover says Republicans can't ride in on the other partys mistakes Why not? The Democrats did-Akron Beacon Journal.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-03

There has been another cut in the NaA butter ration, and pretty the man who knows which side his bread is buttered there will be a Wonder-Boston Herald.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-03

more on farms much of it better than that taken
 in the wild the fur taken by the isolated rapper in the back country which sells Alaska fur to the world.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-03

It was no joke this morning, when folks com mented that they slid" down to work. Some cars slid into jobs for the auto mechanics.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-03

Alaska shrimp makes the national spotlight It to be eaten at the annual dinner of the Fisheries Advisory Committee the national capital January 21.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-03

The Carmel California art colony proposes to build a stockade around the village and charge ad mission. But they haven't Aimee any more an attraction
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-03

Vittorio Mussolin differs from the late General sherman as to the true nature of war.-Detrot Free Press.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-03

The Republican party can't say that it isn't get ting any Indianapolis News.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-03
H A P P - .--B l R T Fl D A Y

The Empire ertends congratula ions and best 1DiShes today. theii 'irthday anniDersary, to the tollop. ng:
 JANUARY 3
 Walburg Lindegard
 Yoland Uberti Lance E. Hendrickson
 Grover c. Vim
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-03

Empire classifieds pay.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-02

mo" the prisoner said. my
brother has four children and
I have only one. It's me they
want I'm going back"
RezwilliS was arrested at the re-
quest of LuZerne county (Pa0 au-
thorities Wednesday night in his
neat little Brooklyn flat. The
arrival of the detectives was the
first intimat,on his wife, Theresa,
had OF Rezwillis' trouble with the
law ia 1921 She wept as they
took him away.
Police said Rezwillis was put
in Luzerne county Jail to await
trial on an indictment accusing
him of holding up a prohibition
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-02
u. 5. 10 Sell Wheat
Surplus TO England

The Federal Surplus Commodi-
ties Corporation yesterday an
nounced plans have been made for
the sale to American exporters of
100000 bushels of domestic
wheat for delivery to mills in the
United Kingdom.
The transaction, the largest in
the FSCC's history, will be carried
out under the wheat export plan
announced by Secretary of Agri-
culture Wallace in August.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-02

IN WlIKes-Barre. Mean
while, Rezwillis and three other
prisoners escaped by saving the
bars of a cell door. $50
DENIES CHARGE
Rezwillis admitted fleeing from
the jail, but insisted he had been
falsely accused of the holdup. He
came directly to New York, hope
full of burying his past.
The prisoner, who says he is a
war veteran with a record of nine
months overseas with the Twelfth
Aviation Construction Company,
signed a waiver of extradition be-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-02

Do you want to live two lifetimes
In one? Then do not miss Marie
BeynOn Rays interesting and in
structive article in which she tells
you how to do 1t. in The American
Weekly, the magazine distributed
with next Sundays Washington
Herald-Times.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-02

NEW YORK, Dec. 2 (CTPSD -.
A holdup indictment and charges
of breaking jail in Pennsylvania
II years ago were admitted today
by Brooklyn chauffeur who has
gone straight" for the last 10
years, during which he married
and became the father of three.
vear-old girl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-02
WILLING TO RETURN

After hedging about his crini-
nal past. Frank Rezwillis, So. adj
mitted the charges when detec-
tives informed him that his
brother, who strongly resembles
him. would have to take the rap.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-02
Low Overtdkes Reformed l7-Yeor Fugitive

fore Supreme Court JuStic e
Thomas c. Kadien, jr., in Brook.
lyn, N. Y,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-02

LEESBURG, VA.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-02

Foulard Rayon Crepe Pa
jamas, tuck-in type with
short sleeves and roll collar.
Boy blue and tearOse pink
only. Bust sizes 81 to 40.