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La gaceta., 1938-03-12
PiNKERTON NOMBRADO
DIE E POR Ell JUEZ


Por ser de su incumbencia, ell
juez Alderman nombr6 aver CO.
/ L5ionado federal, para ell dis
trito de Tampa, al intelligence
abogado Paul Pinkerton.
Venfa Mr.. Pinkerton, desem-
renando csc puesto con ell bene-
placito de todos.
Tratase de un hombre inteli-
genie y honrado a carta cabal.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-04
THE BOND BILL MEANS MORE
 SELF-GOVERNMENT

In pointing out the value of the bond bill which yesterday passed the House and is now in the Senate Delegate Dimond father of the measure, explained That much of the money raised through bond issue could be used to match Federal grants under the new Public Works Administration program.
 There is no doubt that an extensive new public works program is going to be carried on throughout the nation Every state will share in it. Why not the Territory? However if the bonded bill is not passed by Congress Alaska as Territory will not be able to share as it will have no funds with which to match Federal grants Towns might be able to participate providing they not already bonded up to 10 percent of their valuation and most of them are But the Territory would not be able to take advantage of any inducements which might be made by the Federal government.
 The House of Representatives has seen the wis dom of the bond bill It is to be hoped that the Senate will see the same way despite the protest of few reactionaries who would hinder Alaska progress for political and perhaps personal reasons.
 The Dimond bonded debt bill isn't any of the wild things called by those who oppose it. It is purely an act which would enable the Territory issue bonds up to two million dollars if and when it chooses to dc SO In fact. it is a movement toward more self government Why shouldn't Alaskans bond them selves if they want Other citizens of the United States have the right to do so if they see fit
 Many of our reactonary friends see only the two million figure and throw up their hands in despair The fact that two million is the limit to which the Territory could bond itself if the measure passes. doe-n't mean the Board of Finance which is created by the bill is going rush right out and issue two million in bonds Certainly not The bill is en- abng act which gives the people of Alaska an Ameri- can right they are entitled to as Americans We may never issue any Territorial bonds after the act passed But if a worthwhile project is advanced fol the Territory, Alaska will be in position to help tse1 if this piece of sensible legislation is passed by the Senate as it should be.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-04
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say T can not help but think about it. Say, T can not help thinking about it."
 Often Mispronounced: Protein Pronounce protein, as in mo- C as in tea unstressed, as in in, ac- cent first syllable.
 Often Misspelled: Vacuum. Ob- serve the two us
 Synonyms: Dubious, doubtful, questionable. uncertain.
 Word Study: use a word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day Todays word Whimsical; freakish; odd; queer fantastic. The man of true genius will never affect to distinguish him. self by whimsical peculiarities. = Sir William Temple
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-04
H A P P - -B I R T Fl D A Y

The Empire ertendS congrGtula- lions and best ,UiShes today, their birthday anniUersdry, to tue tollolo ing:
 Mrs. Guy McNaughton
 Mrs. w. B. Kirk
 J Johnny Donohue
 Julia Neill
 Norma Bareksten
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-04
MIR. PENNINGTON GIVES THEM HELL

MT. c, L. Pennington, former radio operator on vessels plying to Alaska and for some time with the Bureau of Fisheries up here, has to the same conclusion many Alaskans, that there is great deal of ignorance about Alaska in the States MT. Pennington recently in Norfolk, Va, according to recent communica ton from him. and across a copy of the Baltimore Evening Sun and in perusing its pages found the following item which he writes irked him end:
 But where is land to be found?
 Instead of relief checks why doesn't the government give land to poor families
 that they may work for what they receive? I don't mean land in Alaska but fertile
 stretch somewhere
 The paragraph from a subscriber ,to the editor of the Baltimore paper, but MT. Pennington says that it made him "see red" and goes on to plain why:
 "So far as it is possible to learn from the
 people seafaring man comes in contact with,
 the general opinion on the east coast is that
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-04

Alaska is one large iceberg glacier, all the
 inhabitants live in igloos and eat whale blub
 Der and are in general not worth considering
 citizens of the U S.
 "One hears of the Matanuska Valley only
 with reference to those that returned to the
 U S. and gave out the usual weddings report
 of it. Nothing is ever heard of the wonderful
 quality of the vegetables that are grown
 throughout the Territory. To mention the
 size of strawberries that grown up there.
 which I have seen would be to get yourself
 burned at the stake damn liar a
 witch"
 Suggesting that We and the readers of The Empire descend upon the Baltimore Sun with an avalanche of letters of protest thatwould curl the hair of Ute Indian" MT Pennington closes with the hope that 'you give them hell,
 We don't blame our sea-faring correspondent for seeing red We are inclined to geta little impatient ourselves at some of the transformation which is circulated about Alaska But when we get to thinking about how little is done by Alaska in correcting that sort of information, in attempting to disseminate the right kind of facts about the Territory we hesi- tate to get- too awTy about it and place considerable of the blame at home.
 Therefore we are going to suggest that MT Pen- nngton himself disciple of the true faith about Alaska and tell it to every one he sees In the meantime while cur mariner is working for the Alaska cause the east coast we are going to do share in following MT Penningtons suggestion to give them hell" Here it is, and We might as well address it to MT Paul Patterson, President of the Baltimore Sun. for think MT Pennington has done quite a neat job of it. It will be interesting to see what Mr. Patterson thinks
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-04
Horoscope "The stars incline
 but do not cOmpel'
THURSDAY. MAY 5. 1888

THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1888
 Astrologers read this as an unset tied day. Adverse planetary aspects appear to rule. It is time for cau- tion
 Disturbing news from foreign countries may spread fear. The seers admonish Americans to be steadfast in peace demands. The stars appear to indicate protection for the Unit ed States.
 Many men will now reveal many minds in regard to national issues. Too much discussion by persons un- aware of secret pacts is forecast.
 Astrologers stress the importance of cultivating serenity and confi- dence. Both men and women should take thought of the morrow by eX- ercising common sense.
 Extravagance in dress and en- tertaining will be conspicuous among Americans of wealth. The quest for pleasure will be evident among men and women in all walks of life. Warning is given against the spread of gambling.
 The temptation to live from day to day without thought of future exigencies will be strong among young folk.
 Mars and Herschel rising in Gen. tral Europe are of evil portent Lit tie promise of settled conditions is read in the stars. Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of fair finan- cial income, but there may be dis putes and even scandals.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be intelligent and fond of serious study Subjects of this sign usually display originality.
 James Harvey Linsley, noted na- turalist, was born on this day 1787. Others who have celebrated it as a birthday include Karl Marx, so- cialist, 1918; John William Draper scientist, 1911.
 Copyright, 1938)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-04

Eyeglasses are believed to have been invented by Roger Bacon in the 18th century.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-04
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

Q. Is it necessary to reply to an invitation to a dance or a ball?
 A. Yes, at the earliest possible date If the invitation is written one, reply the same way; if by tele- phone, make a decision immedi- ately
 @. Should man sign a social letter, MT Charles Watkins?
 A. No; the prefix should be oni- itted.
 Q. Should peas be eaten with a fork or a spoon?
 A. The fork should be used.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-04
JUNIOR TRINITY GUILD MEETS IN
 FINAL SESSION

Members of the Junior Trinity Guild met last night for their final meeting of the season. Mrs. Robert Rice, president, presided at the meeting,
 Plans were discussed for a Fall informal and for a membership roundup also to be held in the Fall. The next meeting will be on the first Tuesday in September.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-04
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

1 Which disease. causes more death between theyages of IA and AS than any other? 3. What ancient philosopher chose to live in tub? 3. What is the standard gauge on all important American rail- reads?
 4. Which is the lightest known metal?
 5. Where are the Apennine Mountains?
 ANSWERS l. Tuberculosis. 2 Diogenes
 3. Six it.. 81s in. 4 Lithium. 5. Italy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-04

Washington will look to Germany for the paymen If Austras debt to this country. Looking is cheap Dallas News.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-04
20 Years Ago
 From The Empire
MAY 4. 1918

MAY 4. 1918
 At a meeting of the Defense Coun- cil held at the City Hall it was de- cided that some sort of an enter tainment and send-off for those leaving Juneau under the draft should be arranged. Those appoint ed on the committee were w. E Novel;, John Beck, H. B. LeFevre, E. c. Russell and Charles Gold stein.
 U. s. Marshal Tanner announced the order that no person would be allowed on any of the wharves in Juneau without a permit issued by the. marshal. This new order caused a stampede on the Marshal's Office as much eof the population of the city had business at the docks and were applying for passes. Passes were only issued to those who had legitimate business reasons; the order was strictly enforced.
 District Attorney SmiSer spoke at Haines in the Rialto Theatre for 25 minutes and sold 34 Liberty Bonds as the result.
 The first mosquitoes of the year were beginning to show signs of activity. They were still somewhat groggy but were preparing for the prospective harvest. The oldtimers agreed that it would be good year for them.
 A daughter had arrived at St Ann's Hospital for MT and Mr. James F. Hurley.
 Weather: Highest 52; lowest 40 Cloudy.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-05-16

be reached without travelling some
two hundred miles. Not only is this
true now, argued Mr.. B'ankenship,
but it will be true every winter from
now on, for textile plants are going
to use the U. G. c. as a means of TAX
ing up the seasonal slack in their op-
eratiOnS.
In the future, asserted Blankenship
it's going to be the common thing for
textile plants to work during the sum-
mer and fall, store up surplus OF
goods, then close down in the winte~
and let the u. G. G.. take care of the
employees The employers argumen,
is that they have paid the money ir
for unemployment benefits, why not
let it be spent in slack periods.
Mr.. Blankenship said he represent
ed between 200 and 300 mill workers
who have been unemployed for many
weeks and have received practically
no unemployment compensation. He
did not blame the commission but on
the contrary, expressed the opinion
Mr.. Powelps department is doing ali
it can in view of the bad conditions
under which it is working, with spe-
cial refernce to the crowding of work
ers until they rub elbows at the
slightest motion.
On the subject of his own campaign,
the Mecklenburger was optimistic.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-05-16
What Do You
Know About
North Carolina?
BY FRED H. MAY

J.. What precedent did North Car
DINA set in the Impeachment of Gov
ernor Holden?
g When did custom allow a nudge
to come down from the bench and
appear for a client in that court:
g. Why did Senator Asa Biggs .e-
sign from the United States Senate
in 1858?
f. Why was the sessions of the gen
eral assembly in 1882 not held in
Salem as was planned?
5. When was every bank in North
Carolina forced into liquidation?
6. What was paid in 1903 for the
land on which Greensboro is located?
ANSWERS.
1. 1t was the first state up to that
time to impeach a governor. Both
sides used the reports of an impeach-
ment trial of President Johnson in
conducting the case.
2. About 100, and for number of
years afterwards, the court consist
ed of four justices. At that time Gus
tom permitted justices temporarily to
discard their judicial character and
represent clients before their own
courts. Subsequently this practice was
forbidden by law.
3. To accept the appointment as
United States District Judge in North
Carolina rendered him ICY President
James Buchanan.
4. The session was planned to con-
vene late in January BY February
2nd quoram had not arrived and
the session was abandoned. Some of
the members of the general assembly
refused to stop in Salem, because of
their feeling against the Moravians
This ill feeling was the outgrowth Of
the refusal of the Moravians to take
active parts in the Revolutionary
War. Their religion did not permit
of this, and they had been exempted
on these grounds, however, bitterness
developed in many quarters.
5. Following the end of the war in
1865 when the United States forced
the State of North Carolina to re-
pudiate it's war debt The highest a.
mount received by stock holders in
any of the banks was thirty-six cents
on the dollar
6. Forty-two acres of land was
bought from Ralph Gorrel for 500. The
land was divided into lots and sold
for a total of $1433.11, which was
deemed sufficient to pay for building
court house, Jail and stocks, and to
!; move the records from Martinsville
to the new county seat
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-05-16
STOCKS NOSE DIVE
IN LAST HALF HOUR

New York, May 16.-(AP)- Stock
market leaders dallied in an excep-
tionally narrow range today. Dealings
were the slowest in weeks. A few air
crafts, after mild opening slip-ups,
and one or two rails and specialties
chung to minor gains. Fractional de-
clines, however, were in the majority
near the fourth hour. The list got off
to sluggish start, with steels and a
number of recent favorites late in
making their appearance on the ticker
tape. Analysts were again encouraged
somewhat ~ the lightness of offer
ings, these recalling that in the past
several weeks the only real volumes
have been on the advancing side. To-
morrow's !. Pennsylvania primaries,
brokers said, combined with shifting
Washington currents to keep specula-
tive forces from doing much either
way. Bonds and commodities were I'M
even, and European securities mar,
kets inclined to give ground. Many
leaders yielded fractions to more than
two points in the final hour, when
selling picked up a bit and declines
became more pronounced. The turn
over of about 100000 shares was one
of 10 cnoo11nct in two vuoo1xc
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-05-16
SAYS INQUIRIES BY
CONGRESS HELPFUL
Such Investigations Usually
Exterminate What Should
Be Wiped Out
BY CHARLES p. STEWART
Central Press COIumniSt

Washington, May 16.-A congress
sional investigation is an enjoyable
proceeding to any one who chances
to be in sympathy with it. Such an
inquiry is nightly irritating, how
ever, to one whoseo sympathies are
contrariwise
An occasional legislative quiz really
is impartial.
Usually it's purpose is to make OF,
a case, one way or the other 1t is,
in short, prosecution, with no judge
to insist that the defense be given
even a modicum of fair play.
Not AS In Court.
In a. court. of law, if a listener-in
Believes the prisoner" at the bar to be
a guilty niscreant, he (the listener
inn is likely to be fretted by the tech
nicalities which seem to favor the
%u;lty
The accused interest in congress
sional investigation is permitted to
avail itself of no LOCALITIES. Witnesses
against it are given free rein. Wit
nesses in its favor are "panned' mer-
cilessly. Now and then one of them
stands on his constitutional right not
to incriminate himself, but this vir-
tual admission that he is criminal is
not particularly good defensive testi
:nony.
Well. as previously remarked, if the
Estener-in believes that the accused
interest ought to be convicted, he
warmly indorses this procedure.
Results!
1t gets results There is no mistake
about it.
Congressional inquisitors do not
send any ona actually to Jail Except
once IN a while, recalcitrant wit
ness) but they do uncover a lot of
large-sca~e abuses that the courts can
not expose for one reason or another.
Thus the way is paved for remedial
legislation.
Briefly what a congressional inves-
tigation seeks is publicity.
Watch I'm Squirm!
It is desirable. It makes the aver
age lis ener-in wiggle with satisfac-
ton to observe representatives of the
selfish Tory interests squirm on the
congressicn0' investigatorial witness
stand, and to hcar them complain that
hey never could be compelled to an
'7ver such questions before a judicial
bunal.
Oh, | an g believer in congressional
Investigations.
Nevertheless, now and then there is
,ne which Te~ges on the asinine.
They >Exterminate.
Most legislative Investigations exter-
inmate that which ought to be exter-
ninate6-as in the Teapot Dome in
1u:ry, for example.
At long intervals there is an in
1uiry which aims not to exterminate
ut to build up.
Senator Burton K Wheeler's rail-
road probe has been a specimen.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-05-16

Two standard histories of the Unit
ed States, typical of most American
histories published before 1880, pass
over in few lines, the whole sub
ject of organized labor or worker po-
litical activity and influence. It is
easy to predict that no conscientious
historian of the future will make such
mistake.
Another history refers to Labor
parties in United States only in con-
nection with Socialism, although it
does not follow that any working
men who organize for political activity
are Socialists or Communists. The
Farmer-Labor and the American Lab
or parties of today maintain them
selves apart from the Socialist, So
cialist Labor and Communist Parties.
Fifty years ago today, a United
Labor Party was organized in Cincin-
natl, where it proceeded to nomi-
nate Robert H. Cowdry of Illinois as
its candidate for President. There
was already a Union Labor Party in
the field, with Alison ]. Streeter, also
of Illinois, as it's Presidential nomi-
nee.
There was a spectacular campaign
ahead. Benjamin Harrison was to de-
feat Democratic President Grover
Cleveland and put the Republicans
in power for four years. The Nation
al Equal Rights Party had a woman
candidate-Mrs. Belva Lockwood
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-05-16
FRANKLINTON YOUTH
. IS KILLED BY TRAIN

Franklinton May 16-The mangled
body of Robert Wood, % years old,
was found on the tracks of the Sea-
board Air Line railway here Sunday
There were no witnesses to the ac-
cident, but police surmised the youth
was crossing the tracks some time
after 1870 o'cJock Saturday night
on his way home when he was, struck
by train.
Police Chief j. A. Dennis said Act
ing Coroner Elv.n c. Crews is con-
Quoting an investigation, which will
be continued today.
The body was found between z
o'clock and o'clock Sunday morning
cut into several pieces. The youth was
identified through clothing.
Wood was the son of Mr.. and Mrs
George Wood of Franklinton, former
Nv of Warrcnton. Warrenton sources
said funeral services probably will be
held there, where relatives are living
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-05-16
NOTICE OF RESALE OF LAND.


The property hereinafter described
having been offered for sale on the
23rd day of April, 1898, and a bid af
Tbirty-Three Hundred and Ninety
($3390.0Q( Dollars received for the
same and thereafter such bid having
fceen raised to Thirty-five Hundred
and Fifty-Nine and 50-100 ($3559.50)
dollars and an order of resale having
been made by the Clerk of the Vance
County Superior Court.
Now pursuant to said order of re-
sale and by virtue of authority cor
tanned in that certain special proceed
ing, Docket No. 4038, entitled Ola
Clark Ivey VS.. Winnie Clark Harris
ct ais, the undersigned will offer for
sale for cash at public auction at tho
Courthouse door in Vance County at
twelve o'clock noon on Wednesday,
the 25th day of May, 1888, the follow
ing described property, viz:
Begin at a stone, F. F.. Wilkerson
corner, on west side of the Williams
boro Road, and run along said road
N. IL degrees West, 18 poles, North
degrees East, % poles, North 10 de-
grees East, 96 poles to stake in the
road, Frank Brame corner N Mrs.
Maggie Mcmillan Wells line, thence
West So poles to a stone and pointer.
Mrs. Maggie Mcmillan Wells corner IL
Rowland Ovens line, thence South 81
degrees West, ITO poles to stone p
E. Wilkerson's corner, thence East
Sc poles to the place Of beginning
Containing Sc acres more or less, and
recorded in Book 5, page 42C, Vance
Registry, same being the home place
of the late M. D. Clark and wife, Ida
F. Clark.
This the 9th day of May, 1888.
3. P. WYGHE,
Commissioner.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-05-16
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Margaret SULLIVAN, soreen star,
born 81 years ago.
Douglas S. Freeman of Richmond,
Va, newspaper editor, noted histori-
an. born at Lynchburg, Va, SO years
ago today.
DR.. James E. West of New York,
Boy Scout executive, born in Wash
ington, D. c.. 62 years ago.
ReY, DR.. David de Sofa Pool of
New York, noted Jewish clergyman,
born in England, SO years ago.
Dr. Ernest w. Burgess of Chicago
noted sociologist, born in Canada, So
years ago.
Odgen M. Reid of New York City
newspaper publisher editor, born
there. Sc years ago.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-05-16
SHARP DECLINE IN
COTTON RECORDED
Disappointing Cables and Moderate
Foreign Selling Are Factors
In Situation

New York, May 16.-(AF)- Cotton
futures opened four to seven points
lower on disappointing Liverpool
cables and moderate foreign selling
October sold off from 875 to $40, with
the market generally seven to nine
points net lower shortly after the first
half hour. October by midday was sell
ing at 872, with the list four to eight
points net lower
Futures closed 10 to 13 points
lower. Spot quiet, middling 8.62
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-05-16
New Angles In Rocky
Mt. Girls Death

and asked him to say nothing about
it. Taken into custody for questioning
yesterday was Richard Earl Proctor
10, of Rocky Mount, who was recent
ly paroled from a Federal prison,
where he was serving a term for a Ii
quor violation
The coroner said Inscoe told him he
met Proctor few days ago and that
Proctor told him he had been having
relations with the girl and that she
was pregnant. The coroner said an
autopsy showed the girl was not
pregnant.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-05-16

his aides in some other c;ty-Mr
Blankenship, quite naturally, plump
lg Fundamentally FOR Charlotte.
The Meclzlenburger pointed out to
Mr.. Powell chat more than half the
laimant5 of unemployment compen-
alton come from Mecklenf.urg and
he textile counties such as CASTOR
immediately adjacent thereto. Hence,
re contended, it would be much more
% cal to locate the office, which
serves these claimants where it can
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-05-16


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