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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-11
Not Chicken Feed
CNew York World Telegram

New York World-Teegram)
 Among the interesting privileges enjoyed by the members of Congress is the privilege of revising and extending their remarks in the Congressional Record This makes it possible for member to put into the printed account of proceedings things never actually said debate. to take out things said that might not look so good in print.
 Recently quoted from the Congressional Record of February the following report of an exchange between Representative Wright Patman 1D, TeH) and Representative Albert J. Engel (Rs Mich) who had asserted that the government ought to cut town spending:-
 MT Patman: Which appropriation would the gentleman stop first?p
 MT. Engel The first thing would do would be to stop this sending of about 3,000000009 pieces of mail through the Post Office free from the various departments of the government, which cost the goy- ernment S22000o000 during the last four years"
 MT. Patman: Oh, that is merely chicken feed. ;
 Now MT Patnan points out that the phrase, Which cost the government $220000000 during the last four years was not spoken by MT. Engel in debate but was added by him to the account as pub lished in the Record So, on February IA MT. Pat man asked and obtained the unanimous consent of the House to withdraw his statement about chicken feed.
 Mir. Patman has asked us to explain all this, and we are glad to do We think it encouraging that MT. Patman should object to being recorded for pos terity as believing that 220oo90oo is merely chicken faeds
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-11
A BOW TO A GREAT SNOWMAN

Down in Texas they have just been making quite business of celebrating what they refer to as Mother In Law Day" The First Lady of the land, Governors of five states and many other dgnitaries were on hand to witness the 12-mie long parade at Amarillo which boasted fifty bands and much fan- fare.
 The thought of Mother-m-Law Day was con- ceived in the keen mind of Gene Howe the newspaper publisher and of the late Ed Howe, famed humorous philosopher Tn five his brain child has grown to be almost a national event
 Whatever one may think of this tal-da-rol ges- ture to comic strip harassed mother-n-law it is obvious that the show business lost great prospect when Gene Howe decided to follow in the newspaper footsteps of his father instead of branching into the field that Banum made famous.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-11
Horoscope "The stars incline
 but do not cOmpel'
SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 1888

Conflicting planetary influences are evident in this days activities, according to astrologers. The morn ing is an suspicious time for women to pursue distinctly feminine occu- pations.
 Under this planetary government there may be much ill health. Dis eases of the lungs and throat will be prevalent, and there may be a serious increase of nervous dis orders.
 Late in the afternoon labor comes under a benefic aspect which may encourage conferences with busi- ness heads and government repre- sentatives The stars indicate con- sessions for workers.
 Due to the adverse influence of Uranus caution will mark many branches of governmental activity, especially those concerned with the army, navy and finance.
 Misleading propaganda will be more generally disseminated than usual at this time. There will be considerable excitement over the ac- tivities of spies in the United States.
 The stars today smile upon fam fly reunions and intimate social en- tertainments. It is fortunate date for theaters and concert halls.
 The sudden death of a ruler in Europe is prognosticated, and inter- national difficulties may follow as a result of changes in policy.
 Problems of food supply may cause anxiety in Germany, but the seers foreSee aid from a powerful ally in Europe The spring is to bring little release from international ten- sion. 4
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of perplexi- ties regarding business or financial matters. Secret enemies may cause losses, but friends will assure happy issue from trouble.
 Children born on this day proba- ply will be imaginative and fond of books. Many subjects of this sign become noted writers.
 Gabrielle D'Annunzio, Italian poet, was born on this day 1864. Others who have celebrated it as a birth day include Dr Frank Crane, cler- gyman and author, 1881; Stewart Edward White, novelist. 1873.
 Copyright, 1938)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-11
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

l. What is the derivation of the word "alphabet"?
 2. Who was the first woman gov- ernor in the US?
 3 What people originated wal paper?
 f. How many pieces of U. S. cur. .ency would it take to make a ton? 5. Which is the chief city of New England?
 ANSWERS .hil l. The first and second letters # the Greek alphabet alpha" ano beta
 2 Nellie T. Ross, of Wyoming. 3. The Chinese are given credit Or this. @ A. Approximately one million. 5. Boston, Mass.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-11
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

Q. Is it all right to address a wedding invita- tion to MT. and Mrs Frank M. White and Family?
 A. Never If there are any chil- dren or members of the family old enough to be invited, each one is entitled to a separate invitation.
 c. What should one say when a person is introduced to him for the second time?
 A. Instead of the commonly used, I've already had the pleas ure," say, T think I met MT. Green last week"
 Q. Should the hostess offer her hand to callers when receiving them?
 A. Always; to both men and wo- men.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-11
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused. Do not say, He lit the gas" While this is not incorrect, He lighted the gas is preferable.
 Often Mispronounced: Schenecta- dy (New York) Pronounce ske-nek ta-di, both e's as in set first e un- stressedD, as in ask unstressed as in it. accent second syllable.
 Often Misspelled; Isinglass; one 3.
 Synonyms: Hesitate, pause, falter, demur. ut
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours.' Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastefing one word each day. Todays word Expostulate: to reason earnestly with a person on some impropriety of his conduct. Men expostillate with erring friends. ."-JoWett. Fs
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-11
A Pact of the Two Americas
Philadelphia Record)

IFfIaULIpnla BeCUTU
 The New York Times reports what may prove to be the beginning of the most important develop ment in American foreign policy for decades.
 John " White. the Times Buenos Aires cor respondent states that a number of South American Republics have agreed to seek Pan-American pact for mutual protection against European and Asatc aggression.
 The proposal will soon be under consideration by State Department. which will be asked to play prominent part in leading the Western Hemis- phere toward such agreement
 The most wholesome part Of this movement is that some Latin- American countries have put aside both their jealousy of each other and their fear of the United States That is largely the fruit of President Roosevelt's Good Neighbor' policy.
 Prior to President Roosevelts Inauguration, suc-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-11
20 Years Ago From The Empire
MARCH II, 1918

The steamer Admiral Evans was lying on the beach at Hawk Inlet completely submerged with the ex- ception of the top of her pilot house and her fore peak, as re- suit of having struck rock while entering the inlet to unload freight The mail, hand baggage, passengers and members of the crew arrived in Juneau on the Princess Sophia The Evans was resting at an angle of 30 degrees with II fathoms of water aft at low tide. The accident was caused by the shifting Of a buoy from regular position. The passengers were taken ashore in the St. Nicholas. Murelette and Fish Hawk. The passengers and crew had saved most of their be- longings.
 During the first two months of the year the cash contributions to the Red Cross from the Alaska Gastineau Mining Company em- ployees amounted to $599.
 MT. Chilberg accompanied by A. R. Larson had returned from Ka- saan on the launch Harry from the first visit to the Salt Chuck Mines.
 Albert Berry, of the Aircraft Shop of Juneau, had finally secured business location in Seattle on Fourth Avenue between Seneca and University streets.
 William Ott, formerly employed at the Dream Theatre in Juneau, had leased the new Douglas The atre from w. D. Gross. The theatre was to be open to the public in the near future.
 w. A. Clark, President of the Juneau Hardware Company and also chairman of the local exemp- tion board, had returned from an extended business trip along the coast.
 Earl V. Daveler, superintendent of the Thane Mills, returned on the Princess Sophia after an ex- tended vacation trip. He was ac- companied by Mrs. Daveler.
 Passengers of the wrecked steam CT Admiral Evans were loud in their praise of the care taken of them by the officials of that com pany While in Juneau they were taken care of at the hotels and restaurants by the company.
 The Pacific American Fisheries had successfully launc I'd the steamship Catherine D, at it's South Bellingham yard. Miss Catherine Deming acted as sponsor.
 Weather: Highest 29, lowest 15. Cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-11

Alaska by Lester D. Henderson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-11

Try The Empire classifieds for results.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-11
H A P P -
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The Empire ertendS congratula- lions and best ,cishes today, their birthday anniUersary, to the touo1o ing;
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-11

During the first two months of the year the cash contributions to the Red Cross from the Alaska Gastineau Mining Company em- ployees amounted to $599.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-11
MRS. JIG. COOPER
 CALLED SOUTH BY
 DEATH OF MOTHER

Mrs. James c. Cooper was to leave by plane today to catch the steamer Ncrth Sea at Ketchikan, following receipt of a wire informing her that her mother, Mrs. J T. Ferguson, died last night in Los Angeles.
 Mrs. Ferguson was 70 years old Death came unexpectedly.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-11
SON BORN TODAY TO
 ARNOLD COPSTEADS

MT. and Mrs Arnold Copstead are receiving the congratulations of iastineau Channel friends today upon the birth of a son Arnold Reed Copstead born at 4:30 am. today at St. Ann's Hospital.
 The child weighed eight pounds at birth Mrs. Copstead is the former Miss Dorothy Reed of Cali fornia MT. Copstead is electrician at the Alaska Electric Light and Power Company.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-11

Both Napoleon and Caesar were great administrators as well as great soldiers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-03

Iound no one nearby, he went back to bed. ~
 Gave Gun to Friend
 Next day, he said, he took the gun to the home of a friend and asked him to keep it for him. He nad not known that Mahonev was dead, he said, until 8 o'clock Thurs oay morning, seven hours after he nred out the window.
 The arrest of Wilson early this afternoon followed more than five oays or intensive work by police when previously questioned he had denied any knowledge of the shoot Ing and had been released,
 At headquarters this afternoon wilson was being further questioned as police sought to check the truth or hls story that he fired out the Wnoow without looking and that he only wanted to scare away" the nolse makers in the street below. Clears Another Point The story told by Wilson clears ur another point which had puzzled ooeee'iVeS. 1nat was, when Maho- ney was shot, why he headed away rom his home rather than towarG It. Wilson's account explains this since Mahoney would not have gone toward the building where the shots came from, fearing that he would be fired on again.
 Only a short time before he wa ( shot, Mahoney had left the home nj his brother-in-law on Railroad IJi,' street after leaving his own home a, II o'clock. He left Railroad Hil street about 11:3O. saying he was po. ing home. His whereabouts in thf period between that time and a m. have not yet been discovered
 It Is believed that two other mer were with Mahoney at the time h. was shot, but they have not vet besy discovered. Police are still seeking tr locate them. N The entire personnel of the de. tective bureau, directed by Chic, Inspector Joseph Stevens, took par In the early investigation of tn, shooting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-03

operating his 1885 Rec sedan east erly on the said Cheshire-Water- bury road, struck the left rear end of the truck with great force, com- pletely demolishing the car he was driving and pushing the truck completely off the cement high- way. Sitting on the front seat with White was the deceased, Patrick Behan, who was so severely injured that he died while en route to St. Mary's hos pital.
 There is considerabl credible evi- dence that the truck was parked well out on the cement portion of the highway and that the rear tail light and body lights were not lit. White, who was driving his car at speed of about 40 miles an hour, testified that he did not see the truck until it loomed up in front of him. At that time he also testified that there was a car proceeding towards Waterbury which prevented him from turning to the left. Had White been travelling at a lower rate of speed he could have perhaps taken some measures to avoid the collision, especially inasmuch as there is a very wide shoulder on the south- erly side of the road. However, I do not consider that his speed was SO excessive under the conditions then and there existing so as to charge him with criminal negli- gence.
 When White hit the truck 1t was pushed forward and Miller, who was sanding on the right front side of it, sustained a cut over the eye. He was taken to the St. Mray's Hospital where in stead of waiting for treatment he went to the office of the Greco Express Company on Burrall Court. Waterbury, and there re- moved sum of money from the office. He was apprehended at a hotel where he was about to take a room for the night.
 I find that the death of the said Patrick Behan was due to a compound fracture of the right tibia and fibula, compound frac- ture of the right femur, fracture of the left wrist, fracture of the ribs on both sides and a crushed chest, sustained in the manner heretofore described but that said injuries and death were not due to the criminal negligence of Hill man White or any other person or persons.
 further find that the death ot the said John Dimichuk was due to a sub arachnoid hemorrhage multiple fracture of the ribs or both sides of the chest, a fracture of both bones of the left leg and retro peritoneal hemorrhage, sus- tained in the manner heretofore described and that said injuries and death were due to the crim- inal negligence of the said Johr Gwazdowsky.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-03
JESUIT PRIESTS T0APPEAR HERE
Mount Manresa Retreat= ants Sponsoring Annual
 Banquet Saturday

Elaborate plans for reception of the RevS. Robert I. Cannon, s. J.. president of Fordham university and Daniel F. Hart, s. J., spiritual director of the Mt. Manresa Retreat House on Staten Island, N. Y, when they arrive in Waterbury Saturday are being made by members of the local retreat band in preparation for its 18th annual banquet, which will be held Saturday night at 8 o'clock in the Hotel Elton.
 A motor escort will accompany the two Jesuit priests from Bridge port to this city, where they will be guests of the Rev. Francis M O'Shea, permanent rector of the Im- mAculate Conception church. Ar engagements for this feature of the program are in charge of com- mittee, headed by Joseph Kenney.
 It was announced, also, today by the committee that pamphlet, prepared by Attorney John Greco, a member of the retreat band, will be distributed at Saturday nights besbQuCV. HID PuiAiE'AAASo SSoNA ADS' much of the spiritual work that is carried on at Manresa. It has been endorsed by both Father Hart and the Rev. Cornelius P. Teulings of the faculty of St. Joseph's col- lege, West Hartford. Copies are to be distributed at Manresa at fu- ture retreats and also at various CCC camps in this state.
 Delegations expected for Satur- days banquet include 50 from Tor rington and g from New Haven with the usual large Waterbury group to swell the attendance. With reservations at a premium Secre- tary Roger J. Walsh urges all mem- bers to make final reports not later than Friday of this week.
 In addition to Father Cannon, speakers at the dinner will include Joseph Fitzgerald, superintendent of New Haven schools, Father Hart, Father Teulings, and Attorney Fred erick w. Palomba, toastmaster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-03
Mayor Hayes May
 Again Use His Veto
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resolution around" Alderman Du- Bois remarked. His addenda, which was to the effect that reorganization of the city government was part of the mayors plan before the events of January and that "technicalities" had delayed aldermanic action for two months, met applause from the Republican division in the rear seats behind the COP aldermen.
 At this point in the Republican barrage, Democratic Aldermanic Leader Thomas P. Kelly, who had objected to the committee plan on the legal basis that the board had no power to delegate power to 8 committee, took the floor.
 Proper Way to Do It
 There is proper way to draw such resolution" he said. If you want to investigate the city depart ments, the board has the right to do it, but only the whole bo..rd, not a committee. No one on our side has any objection to the whole board in- vestigating any department. If you on the other side will draw up a proper resolution we on this side will vote for it. The only body which has power to make such an investigation is the whole board acting as board, not delegating its power to com- mittee."
 As before, laughter and applause came in mixed volume from the spectators.
 The resolution was read for re- portedly the third time before the aldermen and called for meeting an alleged deficit in estimates of this years revenues to- the city by elim- ination of unnecessary jobs and functions" delegating of court pow CTS to the committee of five to re- quire city employees to answer ques- tions and produce records. It called for report from the committee lat the May meeting of the board of al- dermen."
 Kelly Tangles Them Up As there are no more regular meet ings of the board in May, Alderman Kelly pointed out that the motion was out of order. Whereupon Alder man DuBois moved an amendment to the resolution calling for the board to adjourn until May g and this was passed. Then Alderman Kelly pointed out that this amend ment made the resolution new busi- ness which, as such, would have to be referred to a committee or tabled for month.
 Finally, the amendment was with drawn and, eventually, the meeting was adjourned until May g to come within the mistaken wording of the resolution in the Republican attempt to readjust technical infractions of procedure,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-03
Mipponese Troops
 Chased By British
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British army headquarters said that after the truck returned to the court yard a Japanese officer tried to persuade" the sergeant major and the men in the truck to drive to Hongkew-apparently tc Japanese headquarters-and the officer twice grabbed the sergeant major by the arm. It was added politely that the Japanese retired when the sergeant major refused
 They Retired, Ahead
 However, British navy headquar- ters, in later statement, admit ted an "altercation" between the British tars and the Japanese and reliable eye witnesses confirmed that the retirement" of the Japanese was made directly ahead of the Bri- tish tars.
 British navy authorities said they intended to make representations to the Japanese against the incident
 Just before this incident, the Jap- anese Domei News agency an- nounced that the Japanese yester- day halted and searched the 2.653 ton British passenger steamship kingyuan, in the belief that it carried 30,000 nickel ingots which had belonged to the Shanghai mint The news agency said that Jap- anese bluejackets forced the ship tt halt at the Jukong wharf in the Yangtzepoo area, across the Whang- poo river from the Internationa] Settlement, after it had sailed from dock at the French concession waterfront. After the search the Japanese permitted the shin tc sail for Hongkong.
 Somewhat Ironic
 It was somewhat ironic that the clash between British and Japan csc troops in the British consulate general courtyard took place just a few hours after a statement by a Japanese embassy spokesman that previous incidents had been settled ito the satisfaction of all con- cerned."
 The new outburst of i'll feeling be- tween Japanese and foreign troop, started Sunday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-03
PULITZER PRIZE. WINNERS NAMED
Three Former VictOrs Are Among Those Who Again
 Topped List

New York, May 3.-(UP)-Three former winners of Pulitzer prizes were among those who received the awards last night for outstanding work in letters and journalism for 1887.
 John Phillips Marquand's "The Late George Apley," was named the most distinguished novel by an American author, preferably dealing with American life." The award was $1.000.
 Thornton Wilder's drama Our Town" won the $1,000 prize flor the most original American play" Black Exposer Wins
 Raymond Sprigle of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette won $1,000 for the best reporting of the year for ex- posing the past membership of Jus tice Hugo L. Black of the U. s. supreme court in the Ku Klux Klan.
 The awards were made by Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia university, at the an- nual dinner of the School of Jour- nalism.
 The prize for the years best American biography was divided be- tween Marquis James for 8 two- volume biography of Andrew Jack son; and Odell Shepard for Ped lars Progress: the Life of Bronson Alcott." The first volume of James biography, "The Border Captain" !" was published earlier; the second, Portrait of a President" was pub- iished last year.
 Had Won Before Wilder and James had won previ- ous Pulitzer prizes, as had Arthur Krock, Washington correspondent of the New York Times, who won a $500 prize last night flor distin- guished service as foreign or Washington correspondent" Dr Butler said the award was given Krock for his exclusive, authorized interview" with President Roosevelt February 27, 1888.
 Other awards included:
 For distinguished book upon the history of the United States ''The Road to Reunion" by Prof. Paul Herman Buck of Harvard uni versity, $1,OOO.
 For distinguished volume of verse-"Cold Morning Sky" by Marya zaturenska, $1,00O. Cartoonist Victor
 For distinguished service as a cartoonist-Vaughn Shoemaker of the Chicago Daily News for his car- toon "The Road Back, showing a soldier retracing his steps toward another war, while a figure called "The World" cries.. You're going the wrong way"
 w. w. Waymack, associated edi- tor of the Des Moines, Ia., Regis ter, was awarded $500 for distin- guished editorial writing. The Bismark, N. D., Tribune won $500 medal for meritorious ser- vice in a series of editorials en- titled "Self-Help in the Dust Bowl'.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-03
Mussolini To Greet
 Hitler But On Guard
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Italians for his arrival.
 But Mussolini wanted him to have a good reception-the biggest, in fact, that any foreign visitor had had since the days of the Caesar-and plenty of cheers were assured be- cause Hitler will be accompanied everywhere he goes during his six day visit by either the king or Mus solini.
 Stops At Bologna
 Bologna, Italy, May 3.-CUP)- Fuehrer Adolf Hitler's special train arrived here today and the chan cellor was given an enthusiastic ova- tion by a crowd of 50,000. Hitler, leaning from an open window, salut- ed repeatedly. He and Achille Star ace, secretary general of the Fascist party, who boarded the train at the Brenner Pass. alighted and reviewed a detachment of infantry. The train stopped at Bologna for ten minutes and left for Florence.