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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
ORDER, FIXING TIME FOR HEARING

In the Commissioners Court for the
 Territory of Alaska Division Num-
 Der One, Juneau Precinct. In
 Probate.
 IN THE MATTER OF THE ES-
 TATE OF DAVID MILTON
 BOTHWELL deceased
 J. w. Leivers, administrator of the estate of David Milton Both well, deceased, having this day filed his Final Account and Report and Petition for Distribution of the eff fects of said estate to the person entitled thereto:
 Now, I, Felix Gray, Probate Judge of the above entitled court, do here by fix and appoint the 2Oth day of April, 1889, at the hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon, as the time, and the office of said Probate Judge in the Federal Building at Juneau, Alaska, as the place for the hearing of any objection to said report and petition
 : Dated at Juneau, Alaska, this 17th day of February, 1889.
 (SeaD FELIX GRAY.
 Probate Judge, Juneau Precinct. First publication, Feb. IS, 1889. Last publication, March II, 1889.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11

giving Europe the jitters not Hitler but four other guys who look like him.
 According to The New Yorker (and we've heard versions of the tale beiore) Hitler died four years ago. and the Nazs have been using one of a quartet of doubles to sub for him State occasions. A physician has testified that a man with throat as bad as Hiters could not make speech for 10 minutes, let alone three hours as Hitler does And from London reports that Chamberlain was shaken on his return from Munich because, in the darkened there he suddenly realized the man he talking to not Hitler at all.
 After copious meditation reaction is: "So what?p
 Four fake Hitlers certainly as bad and maybe even four times worse than genuine article. As for proof the only kind that would satisfy us credu- lous are, would be the eye-witnessing of Adolfs execution, with of the live doubles barg ing in at the finish And for bathing well, we've enough not only for four of Hitler's ilk, but for forty -four, and more
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
Pensions in Reverse
Cincinnati Enquirer)

It is the usual conception of od-age pensions that they involve taxation of the bulk of people in order to pay pensions to them when they grow old. But old-age pensions the fashion of Dr F. E. Townsend and his colleagues something very different. To date their movement has meant drain of $3O00000 out of the pockets of needy aged persons during period of five years with return except certain amount of hopeful reading matter.
 Whatever it's intention, the Townsend movement in actual operation process of taking money away from the needy aged and paying it to sponsors and employees of the organization. This might still be justified if there possibility of the pension plan being put in operation In that case those who con- tributed the $3000000 would get their money back and great deal more
 But the $200 month, which Dr. Townsend calls "only beginning" is in fact chmera quite beyond the realm of possibility It is relic of the fanciful economic theories which bossomed early in the de- pression Being circulated to particularly gulble segment of the population it retains many ardent ad vocates.
 Tn his testimony before a House Committee Dr. Townsend showed CD that he is contemptuous of the warnings of trained economists 2) that he is less of the warnings of political leaders and that he has violated the Corrupt Practices Act and (3) that his conscience not troubled by the $3000000 his organiza ton has taken from the needy aged This is not performance which commands either respect or confidence.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
BEAVERS AND MORE BEAVERS

Alaskans can appreciate the sly humor which crept into the stock list of the nonexistent McKes son and Robbins crude drug department the Coster- months ago.
 One item on the inventory list was 18,oO0 pounds of beaver castoreum, which from AL aska This castor fiber powder is made from male beaver glands the weight of which, per beaver, is less than two Our statistical bureau tells us that than 144,OO0 beavers would have had to die to produce 18,0o0 pounds of the product
 The Territorys total exports of beaver castoreum 494 pounds last year and only 15 pounds in 1937
 Alice who had such extraordinary time in Wonderland, is the only person who wouldn't have been amazed at the stock list written out of thin air by F. Donald Coster as the device by which $l800o00o was sphoned out of the company.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
OO YEARS AGO
 ZO From THE EMp1RK
MARCH Il, 1919

MARCH II, 1919
 The Rev. George Bruce was to address an assembly meeting at the High School The High School Glee Club and Orchestra was also to render musical program for the occasion. Members of the Legisla- ture were invited to attend.
 William C. Freeburn, Assistant Superintendent of the Chichagoff Mining Company. arrived in Alas ka from the south and was at the Gastineau
 Cedric Davis, son of MT. and Mrs J Montgomery Davis, who had been in the service of the Navy for more than year, returned to. Juneau on the Alaska.
 James c. Murphy, mine operator. was on the Alaska on his way to Cache Creek to prepare for the summers working season.
 Robert Barclay of Gambler Bay and Mrs. Barclay arrived in Ju- neau and were at the Gastineau.
 Bishop Rowe had named Cordova for the Convocation of Southern AL aska The Bishop had expected to be at Cordova on Easter for the convocation of the new church un- der the charge of Rev. E. P zieg- Ter.
 Friends of MT. and Mrs. w. F. Brardenburg received word that they were the parents of a baby girl, Mary Elizabeth, born in Se- attle.
 J. Fl. Nichoalds and A. Van Ma vern, travelling men who made their headquarters in Juneau, arrived from Skagway on the Jefferson and were at the GaStineau.
 U. S. Marshal, J. M Tanner ar- rived on the Jefferson from Skag- way
 Weather: Highest g; lowest 23; partly cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say. T feel very good today, thank you" Say, "I feel very well"
 Often Mispronounced: Regatta. Pronounce re-gat-a, as in me, first as in at, second a as in ask un- stressed, accent second syllable.
 Often Misspelled: Temperament. Observe the a.
 Synonyms Decent, clean, modest, virtuous.
 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: Illusory; deceiving by false show. "The appearance was illusory, but only for a few moments
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
M o D E R N ETIQUETTE
 T
 By Roberta Lee

o. When sending gift to a friend, is it necessary to include a note with the gift?
 A It is not required that you do so, but friendly note accompany ing the gift is never out of place.
 Q. Is it permissible for a hostess to arrange for a man to take cer- tain woman in to dinner, when he is not to be seated next to her?
 A. Yes; a hostess sometimes finds this necessary.
 @. Should one wear diamonds in the morning, or with sports or of flee clothes?
 A. No.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
CARDINAL TALK
 FLAY5 GERMANY

BOSTON, Mass, March 11.-Wil- liam Cardinal O'Connell today as- sailed "Nazi persecution of Catholics and Jews in Germany" and fixed March 19 as Catholic Refugee Sun- day.
 Cardinal O'Connell said: Thou sands of honorable Catholic laymen have been disgraced and persecuted for no other reason than that they have dared to display great relig- ious zeal, or criticise some official act"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
LOOK and EARN
 By A. c. Gordon

l. What is the chronological name of white ants? ?. What city makes the most mems clothing in the U. S.? g. What Queen was first called Empress of India?
 4. What is calumet? 5. Which is the highest capital city in the world?
 ANSWERS l. Termites.
 2. New York City. 3. Queen Victoria of England. 4. An Indians pipe of peace.' 5. La Paz, Bolivia. Booty is not recognized official ly in the army of the United States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
Heil, Four Of a Kind?
Philadelphia Recordl

When that merry magazine The New Yorker becomes serious editors must pause and ponder. Especially when The New Yorker becomes serious in giving credence to reports that Adolf Hitler has been dead for four years and that the chap now
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
MONDAY, MARCH 1s, 1889

NOlNi(h I DAhIbSIl i0OO
 Adverse planetary aspects rule to- day, according to astrology It is supposed to be an especially diff cult configuration for ambitious women.
 Romances are likely to be easily deflated and serious quarrels may affect families, for the stars stimu- late independence and individual ism. Selfishness will be evident.
 Warning is given that class con- sciousness will be emphasized and race antagonisms accented under this configuration Secret propagan- da will encourage group activities which are subversive in their effect
 Saturn, eliminating in Buenos Aires. seems to presage financial difficulties in the Argentine. South America will attract increased at tention from citizens of the United States
 As nations spend billions for armaments international banking becomes extremely complicated and astrologers forecast the centraliZa- tion of power in a small group of highly organized financiers.
 The year is to develop many money problems for individuals as well as nations Thrift has been long advised by those who read the stars, but 1889 will be a period of extravaganza. 'Ss~
 Educators come under a sign making for great advances in the practical application of psychology Students are to gain in poise and common sense as well as in knoWl- edge.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of advance ment which may be largely depen- dent upon industry and self-con- troll Women will profit through hard work
 Children born on this day may be intuitive and intelligent. These sub jects of Pisces may be lacking in power to concentrate on study or work, but can be successfully dis ciplined.
 Copyright. 1939
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11

Members of the American Chemical Society an- nounce that American chemical independence has been achieved" Well, that's something.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11

German editor says Hitlers offer of "appeasement' to is generous Inspired doubtless by the senti- ments of a eat eyeng a canary
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11

Norman Thomas insists upon exercising his right of free speech n Jersey City. Why should he worry when the entire United States is open to him?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11

Without fear of successful contradiction one thing may be said about the recent weather. There's been a lot of it.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
Horoscope The stors incline
 but do not compel"
SUNDAY. MARCH 12. 1899

SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 1889
 Adverse planetary aspects rule strongly today, according to astrolo- gy. Church is a safe place for men and women, but they should beware of motor car accidents in transit.
 Criticism of the clergy may be general because of misunderstood ings and misinterpretations. Failure to campaign for civic reforms will cause .unkind judgment of preachers.
 Refugees of the Catholic and the Jewish faith will be many through the summer, it is forecast, and will contribute generously to science and the arts.
 As peace movements gain impetus, women are to prove aggressive in showing men that bloodshed be- longs to barbaric and primitive peo- ples There will be agitation and dis cussion, but the seers declare that Armageddon can not be avoided.
 This evening may be an unsatis- factory time for public speakers. The stars encourage criticism and lack of sympathy with occupants of pulpits or platforms.
 Berlin, Prague and Rome, may all be affected favorably by Herschel and Mars. Danger of disputes with other powers is discerned. Unrest among the people will spread, but will be concealed &s
 Spring floods in the Mississippi Valley may be severe Rains will be heavy
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of fair fortunes but it is well not to venture into unknown paths.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be vigorous and active, sensitive and talented Many of these Pisces subjects have literary talents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
cHapby
 Birthday

The Empire ertends congratuld- tious and best ,oishes today, shetr birthday anniuersarg Q i''e jolloao- ing:
 MARCH II Mrs. J T. Petrich Phillip Bertholl
 D. F. Willard Charles Switzer
 MARCH 12
 H. L. Arnold Severin Swanson Anthony E. Karnes
 LeRoy Vestal
 Sherwood Wirt -
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-08-11
HcGIth FddS

The subject of how to live long
is always of interest, which per-
haps accounts for the eagerness of
the average mortal to seize upon
various methods which are recon-
mended for promoting health and
longevity. such as doing daily eX-
ercises to radio music and the
like.
In spite Of all the propaganda
on the subject, however, there are
many who are skeptical regarding
the real benefits of strenuous ply
steal activity. One Of these wrote
a letter to the Cleveland Press
pointing out that Walter Camp,
famed athlete and originator of the
daily dozen" died at 65, while he,
the writer had never taken any
kind Of exercise to speak of and
was still in excellent health, al
though a great grandfather. He
added that "the longest lived peo-
pie are the physically lazy but
mentally alert"
Commenting on the letter, Will
liam Feather, a well-known editor
declares that several years ago he
adopted a vigorous health pro-
gram, including egetarianism
cold baths and the daily dozen,
with this result:
Acute indigestion led to the
abandonment of vegetarianism on
doctors orders. Another doctor
recommended discontinuance of
cold baths. The daily dozen are
still pursued, but faith in them
has been shaken by the untimely
death of their inventor"
Still we may find many who
swear by the health fads and feel
that their lives have been saved
thereby. AS the proverb has it,
What is food for some, is black
poison for Others"
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-08-11
5O-Yedr Men HOnOred

At Memphis a few days ago, 10
railroad men, each of whom had
completed a half-century of serv-
ice with the Illinois Central, were
hOnored at a luncheon given by J.
L. Beyen, president of the road.
and each was given a gold pass,
good on all trains of the system.
1t is interesting to mote, that
nine of these 10 veterans were To-
connective engineers. The 10 others
included a conductor, division SUI
perintendent, chief dispatcher, To-
cal attorney. agent, gang foreman,
yard clerk, section laborer, travel
ling auditor and a chief operator.
In the group was c. P. Chandler
Of Memphis. one Of three brothers,
all engineers still in active service
after more than 80 years with the
road. R. T. Mcmillan of Centralia
H., also an engineer, represents a
family which has furnished three
generations Of Illinois Central en-
plOyees. r. l.. Stokes of Memphis
is another engineer whose two
brothers have each served nearly
80 wears in the same capacity.
Many interesting facts might be
told of the other. veterans who
were deservedly honored by Pres
ident Bowen, and it may be men
toned that since the custom was
established in 1885 no less than
146 |. C. employees have received
the gold passes awarded for fifty
years OF service.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-08-11
Expectation OF Life

How the average span Of human
life has been increased during the
last three centuries is the subject
of an interesting little table in
Uncle Sans Almanac for 1899. In
the year 1900 it is stated that the
expectation of life for child at
birth was only 20 years; now it
is over 60 years.
This almost incredible increase
is naturally due to the advances
of medical and surgical science.
and to the many safeguards to
health resulting from better SAM
tstion. These have been most eff
fective in reducing deaths during
infancy which in former times
were appalling.
Even at the present time in the
United States the mortality rate
is more than six times greater
during the first year after birth
than during the second year Few
est deaths occur between the ages
of 10 and II. At practically all
ages females have a life expectan-
cy longer than males.
The increased expectation Of life
at present, as compared with the
past, grows less with advancing
age. A person of 60 today has lit
tie expectancy beyond what one OF
that age had Is or 80 years ago
although the expectancy of a child
at birth is now nearly 10 years
greater than in 1910.
In other words, more people live
to old age nowadays, but the ex
IRENE limits of age have been ex
tended comparatively little.
Erperts often Wrong
In an essay which took up %
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-08-11
False Confessions

While there is no doubt that a
large percentage of murderers and
other criminals escape the punish
ment they deserve, the number of
innocent persons who are convict
ed, some of whom are put to death
is perhaps greater than is gener-
ally supposed.
This is true even among some
who confess to the crime with
which they are charged, particu-
larly in cases where confessions
are extorted through third de-
gree methods. Several cases
have been cited by Robert Cant
we'll of the Chicago bar, including
the following:
In the Boorne case in Vermont
two brothers confessed to a muir
der, but the man supposed to have
been murdered showed up later
alive and well. In Illinois, three
TrailOr brothers confessed murder
ing a man named Fisher, and wit
dead body, yet Fisher turned up
alive In the same state a man
named Turner was sentenced to
death, but secured a new trial and
before the second trial could be
held the alleged victim returned.
These are only three out of a
large number of similar cases cit
ed by Mr. Cantwell, who declares
that he has authentic records of
no less than 129 persons who con-
fessed and were executed for muir
ders, although their supposed vic
tins were found to be alive after
ward
This is not intended as a plea
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-08-11

for laxity in bringing the guilty
to justice. but it serves to show
the great responsibility which
rests upon juries and judges, as
we'll as to emphasize the unrelia-
bility of circumstantial evidence,
even when accompanied by a con-
fession of guilt. in some cases. 1t
particularly illustrates the fright
full injustice Of lynching under any
circumstances.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-08-11

From the advice Of physicians
as recorded in our news solumns.
it appears that keeping cool in the
hot weather is a matter of diet,
clothing. common sense and soap
ana water. Avoid heavy meals,
stee" wide course away from too
much meat. Wear light clothing
and as little of it as possible Stay
out of the midday sun, eschew
the active life when the me~ourv's
in the nineties. Finally. uen pc
much soap and water externally as
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-08-11

pages of an Edinburgh periodical
in the year 1897, a learned scient-
ist of that day gave an elaborate
exposition of the fact" that it
would never be possible to build a
steamship capable Of crossing the
Atlantic under its own power.
About the same time other
scientists declared Louis Daguerre
one of the inventors of photo
graphy, to be a crazy man because
he thought he could make pic
lures with a wooden box.
A few months before the Wright
brothers made their first airplane
flight in 1903, a member of Con-
gress opposed an appropriation
for research into the possibilities
of air navigation, declaring that no
one but a fool would believe such
thing possible. And some emf
nent physicists agreed with him..
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-08-11

Scientists also once held that
even if a speed of 100 miles an
hour could be attained, human be-
ings would be either suffocated or
have their very brains added by
travelling at such a velocity.
Instances of similar errors by
supposed experts have since the
beginning of recorded history
might be cited to show how diff
cult it is to gain acceptance for a
new idea. But progress in the
future, as in the past, will prob
ably be made through ignorance
ably be made through ignoring
those who think they know it all.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-08-11
the law allows.

the law allows.
They are sound prescriptions,
easy to follow. They require no
outlay of energy for their observ-
ance. A person may sit in the
quiet of his home and obey all of
them. He may, indeed, cite the
formula as argument against the
importunings Of fellows who
speak of tennis or golf or working
in the garden. With it he may de-
fend himself against the torture
of complete attire.
Thu ough all the dog days now
upon us, he may sit mOtiOnless
and at ease, cooling drink near
by, a minimum of clothes upon
his body, interrupting his calm Oc-
casionally for the refreshment of
a shower. 1t will be following the
doctors orders.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-08-11

The Mt Lena Union Sunday
School will hold it's 9th annual
picnic on Saturday, August II, in
Beachley's Grove.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04
Don't Allow HI Health to Throw You on , Human
 Scrap Heap

Do not allow III H e al t h to rob you of all that you have worked so hard to attain. Ar ra n g e, as thousands of others have 10 I c C C l V e Chiropractic i c
 tre a t ments W h ich will b r ing back into full &C.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-04
OBITUARY

LATTANZIO-Mrs. Josephine Tu- lacro Lattanzio, wife of Emilio Lat tanzio, of 203 Orange street, died yesterday afternoon at her home after a brief illness. Born in Italy, Mrs. LatanZio came to Waterbury 37 years ago. Surviving, besides her husband, are her father, Alexander Tulacro; three daughters, Edith. Adeline and Anna Lattanzio,. all of Waterbury; three sisters, Mrs. Ray mond Brown, of Hartford, Mrs. Jo- Seph Iannatuoin and Miss Lucy Tulacro, of Waterbury; and five brothers, Fred, Paul, William, AL bert and Joseph, all of Waterbury.
 Mrs. Lattanzio was a member of the Daughters of Abruzzi. Members of the society will meet at the La- Porta funeral home, 67 Holmes avenue, at 7:30 o'clock tomorrow night.
 The funeral will be held at the LaPorta Funeral Home, Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Rev. Felix Scoglio. pastor of St. Lucy's Church will officiate. Burial will be in Cal vary cemetery. A mass will be cele- brated later at St. Lucy's Church
 Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 o'clock tonight.