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Evening star., 1938-02-17
Anarchy Not Art.

With regard to modern painting, a
weary public might paraphrase the last
words of Nine. Roland and cry protest
against the crimes committed in the
name Of art. The brutality, the cruelty
and the bitterness which currently are
displayed by men who boast that they
have broken" with tradition and are
dedicated to the Interpretation of new
ideals in new techniques" deserve the
most drastic condemnation. Too long
has ugliness prospered by tolerance bred
of the theory that adventurous expert
mentation is justified by the hope of
progress.
To illustrate the difficulty, let these
thoughts be quoted from an attractively
printed magazine published by fedora
tion supposedly pledged to aid the arts
in America: Actually, landscape as a
pictorial end in itself does not interest
him greatly, and even where it becomes
a dark, threatening background to
human struggle, it never is as completely
realized as the dramatic action taking
place before it, He tells of broad, color
full Maine landscape he recently painted
and admits that his interest in it was
not really excited until he decided to
focus attention upon the slaughtering
of bull in the foreground"
Nature. it seems, must be improved by
the wilful introduction of horror. The
author Of the amendment, his apologist
explains, "has spent most OF his life in
New York City," is endowed by the
Guggenheim Foundation and not long
ago declined an offer Ito decorate the
wall of suburban post Office" because
this particular suburb had no exciting
cataclysms to commemorate Peace,
quiet, harmony, the music of life have
no appeal for him. He demands rebel
lions, earthquakes, tidal waves for his
themes. In effect, he is an apostle of
violence. The fact that "he does not
feel the need of witnessing catastrophe
in order to paint it" somehow is not i'm
pressive. He dreams chaos, and that,
heaven knows. is enough.
The public. perhaps, might be content
to ignore the affront. But when such
mischief is financed with taxpayers
money 1t becomes a duty to object.
Anarchy is not art, never will be and
never should be. The time is ripe for
a defense of beauty and grace, truth
and decent serenity.
Evening star., 1938-02-17
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES 3. TRACEWELL.
The real utilization Of leisure Is to
have resources where one lives, q wise

The real utilization Of leisure is to
have resources where one lives, q wise
man said.
He knew whereof he talked.
Gardening. In . small way, is one Of
these utilities. 1t is good, now and then,
to look upon this activity as utility, not
entertainment.
Utility is what does one good, or ought
to do one good, or be good for one
When warm days bring thoughts of
outdoor gardening, one instinctively
thinks of digging in the earth
Some who have permitted the actual
digging to get away from them. having
turned the work over to a gardener, or
more enthusiastic and perhaps sturdier
member of the family, may come to the
point where they realize what they are
missing.
There are, of course, two kinds OF
gardening.
The theoretical. and the actual.
The best gardening combines the two.
There can be no doubt of this.
Some amount OF actual digging is
necessary If one it to get the most from
this work and pleasure. this recreation
and necessity.
The gardener in theory alone-and
there are more of these than suspect it,
perhaps-misses something which no
amount of reading and discussion can
give him.
Only the cool earth can do it.
The question, then, for this type of
reading gardener, If so he may be called,
is simply this:
How best to get back to his digging?
There had come time in the garden
ing life when the actual work, for some
reason or other, seemed too much at the
time
One found it uninteresting, or some
other activity intervened, or some one
else seemed to do it so much better
There are variety of reasons. 1t Is
always easy to find reasons!
One did not dig as much as hitherto
Perhaps one never did turn the soil
much. One was, actually, not brought
up to dig.
shrubs and bulbs seemed the thing to do
1t was fun, as anything new is "fun,"
in America.
AAAC WCAit w.
The old thing seemed dull.
This is something with which millions
OF persons are acquainted. Even farm
boys leave the farms partly because the
actual work of the farm strikes them
as dull and slow.
1t is not to be wondered at, then, that
many persons who buy their first homes,
and come into the possession of a plot
Of ground for the first time, become very
enthusiastic gardeners for time, and
then discover that it wearies them at
last.
What best to do, in such situation?
What many persons do-eive up the
work, hire somebody to cut the grass,
replace Towering plants with Towering
shrubs.
This has been done so many times
that it is commonplace, but it deserves
note, now and then, if for no other
reason than that it points to q lost
enthusiasm and to possibility.
Enthusiasm may be regained.
1t is possible for any one who ever
Evening star., 1938-02-17
Emergency Relief.

The House of Representatives, passing
. bill providing for q quarter Of .
billion dollars supplementary emergency
relief, declined to designate P. w. A.
for the management Of such part Of
the appropriation as may be allocated
to construction work. Even though the
American Federation Of Labor protested.
tho money was handed over to w. p. A.
In other words, the House preferred
the "boondogeling" policy to that which
would give taxpayers something tangible
In return for their investment. President
Evening star., 1938-02-17
Letter on Soiled Flags
ELECTS Two Responses

To the Editor Of The Star:
Reading Of clean flags needed on
public buildings" in The Star of Febru-
ary IL, 1898, the writer cannot but agree
with the headlines quoted above. No
American could question the appropri-
ateness Of recommending such care of
our flag.
But the person signing E. Steel to the
letter has, We fear, in an effort to do
something commendable, been too hasty
in the choice of words because the Ameri-
can flag, no matter how soiled and grimy
or how badly torn and tattered or faded
Is never dirty rag as E. Steel says many
Of our flags are as seen atop our public
buildings.
Our nag under all conditions has =
grandure because Of the history behind
1t that attaches to no other national
emblem. MART v. COPELAND.
A.A
70 the Editor Of The Star:
In answer to Mr.. z. Steel, We might
need new 1lass, but not rass, never rag.
]. q JORDAN.
Evening star., 1938-02-17
Plea for Opportunity
For Unemployed Walters

To the Editor Of The Star:
I am butler. and owing to depression
and bad times am unable to get posi-
ton. I belong to buffers union of
private walters. but all Of this work is
used up by buffers who are in steady posi-
tions. getting salaries around $50 per
month. These men call each other into
service when extra jobs on the outside
are available, and consider them greedy
and selfish in hard times like the present
A poor butler who is unable to return
the compliment and give job to these
double-job men does not get a chance.
If get one job week at Sc consider
myself lucky, while these two-job men
make as much as 5000 per month over
and above their salaries. Something
should be done about this in these hard
times. I have been unemployed several
years through no fault of my own and
depend upon this waiting business for
q living. GEORGE REX.
Evening star., 1938-02-17
Answers to Questions
On Etiquette.

The booklet MODERN MANNERS is
filled with answers to questions most
frequently asked on the all-important
subject of proper conduct. Among the
subjects covered are invitations, intro
ductions cards, calls, engagements, we'd
dings, christenings, funerals and bust
ness etiquette. There are 80 pages IN
this concise little publication, which has
proven to be one Of our most popular
offers. Don't fail to place your order
for this excellent little booklet today.
Ten cents, postpaid.
Evening star., 1938-02-17
Language Differences Bar
Understanding in Americas

70 the Editor Of The Star:
The greatest wall or tariff barrier be-
tween nations is the wall Of ignorance
which is imposed by the fact that the
people of one nation do not speak the
language OF the people Of the other ma
ton. On this hemisphere We have II
nations. The presidents Of seven Of those
nations speak English. The presidents
Of those nations to the number Of 10
speak Spanish. It is regretable that
there is a great wall raised between the
nations Of this western hemisphere by
reason Of the ignorance Of the popula-
tions Of the various 20 Or 81 countries.
W.T.. COTTON.
Evening star., 1938-02-17

1t is now urged that Al Capone's
mental deterioration has been going on
through the years, but needs attention
as affairs develop in which he might
want to take personal hand. It is per-
haps regrettable that mental deficiency
SO often asserts itself by the absence of
a sense of humor.
Evening star., 1938-02-17

When Secretary of State Hull studies
a japanese answer to u S. question he
accepts the representations that are con-
veyed. 1t. is not time to quibble over
word values. especially when foreign
speech may be so delicately misleading.
Evening star., 1938-02-17
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Romping EgOist.

AHc NO"pHlS LXOlSts
I love to hear a man crate
In accents that are thunderful,
And boldly undertake to state
That he is simply wonderful.
I love to hear him twist a fact
So simple and statistical
To statements that are inexact
And rather egotistical.
We still have genius here below,
Though poets lamely tune a verse;
love man who claims to show
The workings of the universe.
love his condescending tone.
He seems to have the best Of US.
He has no troubles OF his own
And cannot help the rest Of us.
Evening star., 1938-02-17

California politicians are forceful and
even poetic, but they somehow let Jim
Riley and George Ade hang few hurdles
in the race which the Midwest cannot
ignore.
Evening star., 1938-02-17

The political person who fears the OBJ
trusion of third party is another of
those people who manage to get thrill
out Of what has already happened.
Evening star., 1938-02-17

Russians on an ice noe that is drifting
near Greenland are still wondering
whether they are not safer than they
would be trying to explain their variant
political views to Stain.
Evening star., 1938-02-17

Women wear the hats that fashion
has decreed for them. They disapprove,
but they do not laugh, and the question
as to whether our sense Of humor is
still safe is necessarily asked.
Evening star., 1938-02-17

1.-THE more the merrier" is a coivivial
promise, but when Governor Aiken men
tions the saying in Vermont Lincoln
Day speech about a new party. it seems to
involve an element Of political threat.
Evening star., 1938-02-17

Attention turns to Sir Anthony Eden
as political leader, with expressions
implying that he is expert in selecting
the time to demonstrate his competence
as a follower.
Evening star., 1938-02-17

Literature still has its place in the
German plan of development although
there are regrets that it should favor the
pictorial graces of the Chaplin mustache
as definite part of Hitler publicity.
Evening star., 1938-02-17
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Evening star., 1938-02-17
A Moment of Dihidence.

when you made your first public
speech did you have stage fright?"
mo-" replied Senator Sorghum. But
I had it the first time talked to the
man who was putting up my campaign
fund"
Evening star., 1938-02-17

I'VE respect our ancestors" said HI
Ho, the sage Of Chinatown, but In view
of the present world situation We cannot
credit them with being thoroughly wise
as financiers nor entirely competent a.
statesmen"
Evening star., 1938-02-17
Seeking . Sister.

IF were to propose to you," said the
shy, yet calculating youth, would you
adopt the usual course and promise to
be sister to me?"
"Why do you ask?" replied Miss
Cayenne.
Because need some buttons sewed
on"
Evening star., 1938-02-17

Jud Tunkins says It's no disgrace to
be poor. The fact proves you're not
racketeer.
Evening star., 1938-02-17
Musinxs of . Motor Cop.

No limousine appeals to me.
Though handsomely they trim It.
A motor cop I'd rather be
And never mind the limit.
Evening star., 1938-02-17

Don't be too fur ahead Of de time"
said Uncle Eben. de early bird Is
supposed to ketch de worm, but De Feb
ruary robin don't s1t uufnn' but snow
ball"
Evening star., 1938-02-17
Uplift.

Though for the uplift am strong
The hope but feebly chngs
OF rescuing all rogues from wrong
BY sudden growth Of wings.
Evening star., 1938-02-17

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Evening star., 1938-02-17

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Evening star., 1938-02-17

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Evening star., 1938-02-17

Delivered BY Carrier-City and Suburban
Regular Editor
Evening star., 1938-02-17

O. In what way was Mayor La
Guardia's reelection unusual?-L. B.
A. Two records were made. The vote
was the largest ever cast for mayor
of New York City and it was the first
time that a reform mayor had been
elected to succeed himself.
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-18
Fall of Tortosa
 Appeared Near ear ;. :. View of Attacks

HENDAYE, Spain, April l6th, R-Franco troops were led re- lentlessly north along the coast, and closed in on the delta town of San Carlos, De La Rapita, the troops crossing the Ebro river close to Tortosa from the East. Their forces were blocked at the western approach by a stubborn Loyalist defense.
 HENDAYE, Spain, April 18,(P) The fall of Tortosa. key city of Southern Catalonia, appeared inn minent as General Valinos and the Insurgent army corps, closed in on it from three sides, forming a semi-circle of Insurgent steel, converging on a ten mile radius, broke through the outlying de- lenses and forced the Spanish government troops back to the Ebo River. The highly mobile units fought their way to Am posta, coastal city, controlling the southern approach to Tortosa.
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-18
Schnelng Meets Joe Louis, June for Championship
To Ask Congress Shortly for More
 Tax Authority

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 16 (P)-President Roosevelt in press ing his drive of business recovery said he wil ask Congress shortly to strengthen monopoly laws to permit the taking of the income on all future Government bond issues and government salaries.
 He plans two messages to Con gress on the subjects and told the Press Conference that Ros- well MaGill, his under-secretary. estimated, that if all present fed eral, state and local securities and salaries were taxable, an ad- ditional income tax revenue for government purposes would am- cunt to one hundred and fifty five million dollars.
 Magill's estimate also included seventy million additional taxes from Federal securities; interest seventy million on state and local securities; and interest fifteen on state and local salar- ieS.
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-18
Approved Bill To Bond Territory
 To $2,OOo,OOO

WASHINGTON, D. C., April l3 (P)-The House Territories Com mittee approved the bill of Dele gate Dimond to authorize the Ter ritory of Alaska to incur bonded indebtedness up to two million dollars for public works program,
 Former Senator Dill, Represent ing the Salmon Canning Indus- tries, opposed the measure on the ground that there was no source of revenue in sight for repayment of the bonds, except by taxing the Salmon Canning Industry.
 Delegate Dirnond said the pro- jects money used included the buildings of the University of AL aska, the public schools, hospitals, airields, aids to navigation, aids
 Continued on Page Three)
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-18
Italy and England Signed Pact To
 End Friction

ROME, April $, (R-Italy and Great Britain signed an Eastertide pact to end nearly three years of often dangerous difficulties, and bring peace to Europe. The pact was signed by Foreign Minister Ciano for Italy, and the Earl of Perth, the British Ambassador.
 Il Duce and Chamberlain had already approved the treaty to end the friction which started when the English backed the Sanctions as applied by the Lea que of Nations against Italy Mo- vember 18th, 1895.
 Principal provisions of the pact are to bring speedy recognition of the Italian Ethiopian con- quest; the withdrawal of Italian troops. from Spain; recognition
 Continued on Page Two)
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-18
Easter Day Was
 Celebrated With
 Umbrellas N. Y.

WASHINGTON, D. e., April le R-Umbrella's will be the out standing Easter style note, as three-quarters of the States wea- ther Bureaus reported showers were likely Sunday, with. rain predicted for the entire Atlantic seaboard and much of the Mid de West and Pacific Coast.
 President and Mrs. Roosevelt. planned quiet, devotional obser- vation at St. Thomas Episcopal church. Mrs. Roosevelt will also attend the Sunrise Service at Ar lington cemetery :. and place a lily cross on the unknown sold ier's grave.
 Plans are complete for the tra- ditional Easter Monday egg rou- ing on the White House grounds, when fifty thousand kids and adults are expected to attend.
 Little Sara Roosevelt aged six and Kate aged two, daughters of James Roosevelt, invited their small friends for the affair
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-18
Townsend Pardon Given By F.D.R.
 Save Term

WASHINGTON, D. C., April l8 (P)-President Roosevelt pardon ed pr. Townsend, aged Fl, father of the old age pension, just as he was about to enter jail to serve 30 days sentence for contempt of the House Committee hearings.
 pr. Townsend already had re- ported to the District attorneys office to begin sewing his sentence when the pardon was announced
 Townsend was convicted Febru ary 24th, 1887, for walking out of the Special Committee Investiga- ton of his plan to pay two hun dred dollars monthly to all per sons over the age of sixty,
 The White House announce ment cited a telegram sent the President April 18th, by Chair man Bell of the House Commit tee, saying "Dr. Townsend is an aged man, and I am firmly con- vinosd that the so-called walkout was planned prior to his being called as witness, Later at the time he actually left the stand, he was under the influence of men of stronger will and intelli- gence than his own. They are far more responsible of his office than the DoStor himself"
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-18
Chinese Attacks Continue Halt
 Japan's Forces

SHANGHAI, April 18th, (P)- Chinese forces opened a vigorous attack on Yihsien in the Shan tung Province, and battered falt- ering lines, while Chinese planes strafed the city. Chiang Kai- Shek's generals declared that the fall of the city was certain, as all supply lines were cut off.
 A Japanese infantry column was ambuShed and cut to pieces near Wuyu in the Kiangsu Pro- vince.
 Chinese guerrillas' continued to harrass Japanese forces in the entire war theatre, and even near Shanghai.
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-18
Jap Plane Downed
 Russian Coast

TOKYO, April IS, iP9-A For eign Office spokesman asserted that Russia detained a Japanese army plane which was forced down at Suifenho, north of Vlad- ivostok Nine planes were pa trolling the border and eight of them returned.
 The spokesman also said that the Russians notified Japan that only ne member of the crew was found alive. Tokyo asked for his release, to which the Russians reply was in the form of a pro- test against Japanese planes fly ing over Soviet Territory.
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-18
Aviators Named
 Most Prominent
 For The Year'37

PARIS, France, April l7, P-
 The International League of Aviators named Dick Merrill the 1887 World Champion Aviator.
 Merrill twice flew the Atlantic Ocean with Coronation pictures. Jean Batten of New Zealand, was named an the most outstanding -Aviatrix. Howard Hughes was named speed f1ier. Jacqueline Cochran was given honorable 0mention.
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-18
Oldest Newspaper In Alaska.
Nugget Weather Forecast,

Fair and Slightly Colder Tonight
 and Tuesday
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-18
Schmeling Will
 Meet Joe Louis
 In U. s. June 22

HAMBURG, Germany, April 16 R)-Max Schmeling won a tech nical knockout over Steve Dudas of Edgewater, New Jersey, in the fifth round of fifteen round bout, when Dudas' seconds threw
 a towel into the ring, before a crowd of twenty-three thousand fight fans. This is Schmeling's last bout before he meets for his fight with Joe Louis, June 22nd.
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-18

k Don't forget to leave your name and address for the Nugget to be sent to you via airplane at your mining camps, from now on.
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-18
U. of Washington
 Makes Sweep Of
 Calif. In Regatta

SEATTLE, April $, (P)-The Washington Varsity team made it a clear sweep over California's crew, winning by length in fifteen minutes, forty-eight and six-tenths seconds; compared to the course record of fifteen minu- tes, fifty-six and four te'nths sec onds. It was the Varsity's sixth consecutive win over California. The Jayvees fourth and Fresh mems ninth.
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-18


 SEATTLE, April 6, (P)-The Washington Freshman's team de- feated California a length and a half; time ten minutes, forty and one fifth seconds, and led during the whole race on the two mile course.
 Washington Junior Varsity team also won in sixteen minutes four and two tenths seconds. ex- ceeding the previous Jayvee re- cord over the three mile Sheri- dan Beach course. by ten seconds. They led by seven or eight feet.
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-18

A Nugget advt. will save you money on postage to outlying sec- tions on your political literature.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-18

you will come very close to match
ing your 1887 living standard.
I have three SPECIFIC suggestions
along this line for the months
ahead. First, shop carefully Tor
your food. Always stock up on
sale" days on your staples. Watch
the clothing, shoe and other mer-
chandiSe sales. although look care
fully before you leap Second, pay
cash for your goods. Conservatiyely
inStallment buying costs YOU 10 10
IS per cent mere than cash. Third.
make a simple budget and stick
TO it! Remember, A dollar saved
is a dollar earned THERE Is
NO EASIER WAY TO INCREASE
YOUR INCOME 10 PER CENT
THAN BY CAREFULLY BUYING
ALL GOODS FROM TOMATO
SOUP TO ORIENTAL RUGS
FOLLOW THESE PURCHASING
RULES AND 1888 WILL NOT BE
TOO BAD A YEAR
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-18
CALEXICO NOTES

The local KiwaniS club and the
border post Of the V.FW.. gave a
dinner party Wednesday evening
at lockwood Memorial hall. hon.
oring the wives and Sweethearts OF
both organizations. Earl Cavanah
lieutenant governor of eleventh XII
wants district, was the principal
speaker of the evening. He spoko
on Kiwanian Ideals.
Harvey Shepherd and Bill Jacobs
of the V.F.W. save short talks on
the purpose Of the VF.W.
films, he and Mrs. Gregg had tax
an this summer of Alaskan scenes
and national parks. Elsie Corda
presented several accordian solos.
The Woman's Missionary society
of the Methodist church. held
their regular meeting in social
hall. Wednesday Mrs. George Kirk
reviewed a chapter on Mecca and
Beyond. Mrs. A. A. Crane conduct
ed the devotional period. Host
eSSes were Mrs j w. Lawson. Mrs
B. F. Kearney and Mrs. Edgar
Zimmerman. Each member attend
ing received a Valentine.
Mrs. Roscoe Entrekin and Mrs.
r. L. Glasby returned from Los
Angeles Thursday. Returning with
them was Mrs Charles Rankin.
cousin of Mrs. Entrekin. who will
spend the weekend at the ranch.
Mr. Rankin will join his wife a.