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Evening star., 1939-09-28
Duke Of Windsor's
Fate Of Less Concern
Than in Last War
Superiors Then Feared
Possible Capture and
Jeopordized Victory
y the Associated Press.

,! the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Sept. 28.-The Duke
Of Windsor, who is somewhere in
France" today with the British ex-
peditionary force, is going to be
less of a headache to his govern
ment and superior officers than he
was Is years ago.
In 1914, when he was Prince of
Wales, and 20-year-old lieutenant
in the Grenadier Guards, he wanted
to lead his men lover the top" He
argued that he had three brothers
and the empire would not lack an
heir to the throne. He finally broke
down resistance from his family as
we'll as the high command.
Then opposition came from an un-
expected source. The Prince, on fur
Tough In London, was summoned by
Lord Kitchener, the war minister.
Get killed if you will" he is re-
ported to have told the Prince. "but
none OF you has considered what
might happen if you were taken
prisoner"
Might Influence Armistice.
1t must have been a bitter anti
climax to Edward, who through
out his life fought against the re-
strlctlons imposed upon him because
ne was OF royal blood. 1t was OBJ
vious that If the heir to the throne
were a prisoner it would offer tre-
mendous opportunities for the Ger
mans to propose "a deal" and ulti-
mately would greatly influence the
terms of peace.
But within two years. Kitchener
himself took a similar risk. On q
mission to Russia aboard the war
snip Hampshire, he drowned when
tne vessel was sunk by mine or
torpedo.
be1ore the war was over the Prince
OF Wales had narrow escape. His
automobile was wrecked by Ger
man smell. He was even nearer the
front lines than his car. His brother
now King George VI, also had a
ciose call. He was gun turret
officer on the battleship Collingwood
IN the battle of Jutland between the
British and German fleets. when
Britain lost IA ships and nearly 1000
men and the Germans, II ships and
nearly 5000 men.
Fate Less Vital Now.
Middle age, marriage and a ma ior
generals duties will restrain the
Duke of Windsor from pleading
again for a chance to go over the
top" But on the other hand. the
British government is less concerned
politically and practically, over his
fate than when he was Prince of
Wales.
The government has accepted his
services, as it did in the last war
because the sight of him at the front
will hearten the rank and file of
Tommies. But he is still the fly in
the ointment in the plan to make
George vi the idol of his subjects
still an embarrassing reminder of a
king who placed a personal love
affair above an Englishman's con-
ception of duty.
Evening star., 1939-09-28
Bank Of England
Reduces Rediscounf
Rate 10 ; Per Cent
New Figure Expected
To Help in Borrowing
For War Expenses
Nv the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, Sept. 28.-The Bank of
England today reduced the redis-
count rate from 4 to s per cent.
The reduction, after five weeks of
the per cent rate, was regarded as
a vital step in adjusting Great
Britain's war economy. The new
rate was expected to help the gov
ernment In the heavy borrowing
1t must undertake to meet war ex-
penses.
One effect, financial circles pre-
dicted, would be to enable the gov
ernment to borrow soon on bills at
between 3 and 4 per cent and lay the
groundwork for cheap government
borrowing generally.
There has been agitation in many
quarters for low interest rates on
the belief that they were too high
in the World War and inordinately
increased the hardship of footing
the bill for that conflict.
Some sources said the bank rate
reduction would be accompanied by
a government suggestion tanta-
Evening star., 1939-09-28
Euts Pork Dinner at 104

BETHLEHEM, Pa, Sept. % R.-
On her 1O4th birthday Mrs. Amanda
Rhoads Groman ate a dinner of
pork and sauerkraut, mashed po-
tatoes and cake.
She is great-granddaughter of
Judge Peter Rhoads, member of the
Federal constitutional convention in
1776 and 1890.
Evening star., 1939-09-28
ruffic Group to Meet

The Traffic Committee of the
Board Of Trade will meet tomorrow
at 1890 pm. for lunch at Harvey's
Restaurant, 1107 Connecticut avenue
NV, it was announced today.
Evening star., 1939-09-28
Tax Comparison
Levies in Britain
Far Heavier Than
In America

By the Associated Press.
England has upped it's income tax
rates to help pay for the war.
Here's comparison of what Brit
ons will pay in the year beginning
next March 81 compared with the
Federal rate in America.
Income of $4,000 Per Year.
Family with children None S70Os
Married couple, no chill
Bachelor sfsH - ----------- Nsas SIS 35s:is Sts:fs
Income Of $1,000 year.
Family with . children 90 721o6
Couple, no children 90 S1l26
Income of $4,000 Year.
Family with 2 children 1,164 SOAPS
Bachelor - ii,45o sss.Ss s5sss..Ss
British money figures are ex-
pressed in dollars at the rough
equivalent of one pound to four dol
lars.
Only the credits for families and
dependent children are used in ap-
plying rates for comparative pur-
poses, although numerous other de-
ductions and credits probably
would have to be considered in
practice.
The table shows only the Income
taxes of the central governments
of the two countries and does not
show other taxes levied by central
and local governments. For ex-
ample, 81 States in this country
have their own income taxes in ad-
dition to the Federal tax.
Evening star., 1939-09-28
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Evening star., 1939-09-28

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Evening star., 1939-05-14
a HERE is no mother like my
mother" says an old proverb
I and faro,s,c v,,ov, If all auec

EE HERE is no mother like my
mother. says an old proverb
and famous men of all ages
have echoed that sentiment in word
and in deed James M. Barrie
adored his mother and made her the
heroine of some of his novels and plays
-. Whistler called the painting OF his
mother IAN Arrangement in Black
and Gray" He objected to calling it
Mother" because he felt that his love
for her was so sacred and personal that
the rest of the world had no right to
get sentimental about her. =. Presi-
dent Harding saw to it that his
mothers room was filled with flowers
every Sunday morning - a practice
he continued even after her death :.
1t is said that Napoleon always stood
in awe of his beautiful mother and
often declared that she had the head
OF a man on her shoulders. She man
aged everything. provided for every
thing. with a prudence and sagaCity
which could have been expected neither
from her sex nor from her age. Oh.
what a woman! Where look for her
equal?" When he was fourteen
years old. George Washington gave
up all his hopes of being a sailor be-
cause his mother could not bear to
have him leave her 81 cannot let you
go" she sobbed To which he replied.
81 cannot go and cause you so much
grief" Lincoln was only nine years
words to him we're: ''Be something,
Abe" . Eugene Fields mother died
Evening star., 1939-05-14

moment tor her. She's had a wire
saying Reppetti caught the plane all
right, by the way"
Arizona took a peek at the rustling
audience, packed now with distin-
guished people. Well down in front
the Wetherbys and the elder Spratts
sat together, f1anked by MIR. Bristow
of radio fame The women we're chat
tering with him. but the other two
men wore look of resigned boredom.
Il wonder what the boys think of
this?" she said.
What boys?" Tony demanded,
startled.
why, Slim and the bunch, of
courser' said Arizona. Il gave them
four seats. l fggered maybe they'd
Evening star., 1939-05-14
WHY DO YOU say?

l--sVas a red-l letter day for me-"
On some calendars, saints days are
marked in red to be observed in some
special manner. Holidays are also
marked in red on most calendars
The modern usage of 'red-letter
day" usually signifies day outstand
ing for some reason or other; day on
which something unusual occurred.
lies gone TO the desil."
Perhaps the most reasonable ex-
PLANTATION of this phrases origin is the
one connected with an old London
tavern known by the sign of The
Devil and St Dunstan Located next
to Child's Banking house in Flat
Street, the tavern was popular with
lawyers from the nearby Temple Bar,
who called it THE Devil" When a
Evening star., 1939-05-14

quartet had been summoned from
their seats and faced Arizona in what
should have been Reppetti's dressing
room. But great-day -mountin
we can't, Arizonar' Slim was protest
ing. Wed be so skeered at singin'
without proper invite that
Never mind the invite!' she told
him sternly You just remember Mr..
Bristow. Make out like he's that girl
Lariat de Lupe you used to 60 with
Evening star., 1939-05-14
BEFORE THERE WAS
a MOTHERS DAY

when he was SIX But he said. ~ have
carried the remembrance of her gentle
voice and soothing touch all through
my life" . We are told that every
night of his life John Quincy Adams
said the childish little prayer Now
lay me down to sleep" that his
mother had taught him in his nursery
days . A very deep and beautiful
love existed between Carlyle and his
mother. In unaccustomed tenderness
he once wrote to her: II am proud of
my mother, though she is neither rich
nor learned II ever forget to love
and reverence her. must cease to be a
creature myself worth remembering"
Thomas Moore wrote to his
mother regularly twice a week, and.
at the time of her death, she pos
sessed 4 1000 of his letters .. Woodrow
Wilson's mother was a contagiously
happy person and delightful COM
panion to her children. In writing
about her. the most famous of her
flock said: 'She was one of the most
remarkable persons have ever known.
seem to feel still the touch of her
hand and the sweet steadying influence
of her wonderful character thank
God to have had such a motherw
Someone has SAID, THE mothers of
famous men survive only in their
sons" And in these written words
and recorded deeds of the sons who
lived after them we have seen how
beautifully and everlastingy they do
survive.
-kATHLEEk MASTERsOk
Evening star., 1939-05-14

on one of his frequent trips back from
the futterlng, chattering throng in
the auditorium. Il wish there was
something could do"
Don't you 60 dithery on me too"
Tony snapped back at her, Mother
is having a cat fit for fear this thing
won't go over big. She's out there
kidding the tycoons along and making
big-time generally, but she's nervous
underneath. After all, it's a serious
Evening star., 1939-05-14

and sing to him!" Then before Slim
could protest further Tony entered,
carrying four cowboy costumes.
The orchestral number was over,
and Mrs. Spratt, preening with ex-
pectation. turned to Mrs. Wetherby
seated beside her.
This is my special number" she
explained. Il do hope you'll like it.
my dear! And you too. Mr.. Bristow"
she added, tapping him on the knee
with her lorgnette. II want you to
give this your particular attention.!
The orchestra sounded a chord.
and the languid audience. who had
been paying indifferent attention. sat
up and took notice as Arizona. su-
premely beautiful. trailed the folds
of her white satin gown to the foot
lights and held up her hand for at
tention.
"Howdy. pardners" she said in her
rich voice Il have little announce
Evening star., 1939-05-14

thusiastic Nor did lady singer, who
sort of reminded Arizona of an old
mare her Pa had once owned, exactly
succeed in firing her listeners. BY the
time the entr'acte arrived Arizona was
almost asleep. and when few min
utes later Tony returned from a foray
into the lobby, his face wore an
anxious frown.
The crowd is in a stupor,' he said.
''the men especially. But then they
generally are at this sort of thing.
Has Reppetti shown up yet? He comes
on right after the orchestral selection
in the second half Of the program"
Arizona shook her head. Haven't
seen hide nor hair of him." she said.
Il supposed he was with you"
But he must be somesohere" cried
Tony wildly Good gosh, he's got
less than twenty-five minutes to go!
Then, as he and Arizona stared at
each other in growing anxiety,
messenger boy appeared bearing
yellow envelope. Tony tore it open.
his fingers shaking with premonition.
Il knew it! This is the last straw!
Reppetti's plane has been forced
down by bad weather He can't posi-
bly, get here"
"T'll be hornswoggled." Arizona
gasped, this is going to be tough on
Ma Sprattr'
You're telling me-" said Tony.
when have to go tell he,'"
Arizona grabbed his arm. mo,
waitr she cried. Don't tell her! You
said the men folks are bored to death,
didn't you? Well. got an idea There's
Wild West show here - The Caval-
cade of Centaurs' Tim Henley. one of
the boys there. is a friend of mine
Run over and ask him to lend you
four pair of chapps."
-Four pair of whot'" Tony de-
manded.
You heard me-" said Arizona.
-four pair of pants with boards and
all the other trimmings. I'll do the
rest. Hurry now"
But Arizona" her husband pro-
tested aghast. You can't! You don't
mean to
We've got to take chance" she
replied grimly. THE concert is flop
as it is So how can we make it any
worse? got a hunch that men are
men even in full evening dress. and
it's the mems money we want. isn't
it," For long moment Tony looked
at her. torn between doubt and ad-
miration, and then he started for the
stage door.
They can't do more than lynch
me for this" Arizona called after him.
Five minutes later Slim and his
Evening star., 1939-05-14
THIS WEEK MAGAZINE
MY NIGHT TO HOWL
Continued from poss six

never seen this kind of a roundup"
Tony's reply was interrupted by
the signal to start Then came the first
crash of the orchestra The lights were
down, the audience hushed, the cur
tain up. Arizona sat down off stage to
watch and listen.
There was piano-wrastler all right,
and although he put up what looked
to Arizona like a good fight, the
audience were more polite than en-
Evening star., 1939-05-14

job at the store Arizona shud-
dered at the thought and dismissed it
hastily. for Sims very appearance
was in itself matter for frOnt-page
news. Then there was that close
friend of Ma Spratt's, MIR. Bristow,
the program director of xWZO, the
man who was always looking for
musical talent Arizona shook
her golden head violently, for this was
sure enough no time to ask Ma Spratt
for favors!
We'll, mebbe we can figure out
something she said at last. 'And
meanwhile, how about another drink
and another sung?"
There was no problem attached to
that suggestion, and in few moments
both were we'll under way. Glasses in
hand, Tony and Arizona were joining
heartily in melodic plea to "Sbread
sheet on the billiard table, for I can
no further roam" when without warn
ing figure appeared in the doorway.
Arizona gave one look and her heart
skipped a beat, for the majestic ap-
partition was none other than Mrs.
Haughton Wetherby!
Arizona sprang to her feet in vel
come. Great horned toads and toma-
toesr' she exclaimed. I'D forgotten
you we're coming! Please excuse me.
Mrs. Wetherby, and come on in. Id
like. you to hear the boys sing"
Il have already heard them" said
Mrs. Wetherby coldly, quite long
way down the hall. l had come to
discuss our concert, but on second
consideration think the management
might better be left entirely in your
hands. So if you will excuse me. |
will say good afternoon! - with
which she departed.
"Oh goshr' Tony groaned under his
breath. This will fix things just per-
fectly"
Arizona couldn't speak at all, but
of one thing she felt reasonably GER
tain. Nov Ma Spratt will have about
as much use for me as a rattlesnake
has for roller skates!
Whatever, if anything. Mrs. Spratt.
senior. might have thought on the sub
ject of rattlers and roller skates she
kept to herself for the next few days,
and on the night of the concert the
armed truce between her and her
big-hearted daughter-in-law was still
in force. However, Arizona had been
tacitly relieved of her responsibilities
as far as Reppetti was concerned, and
Tony was in charge backstage while
Arizona hung about, looking like a
lovely but forlorn goddess in her
simple white satin evening gown.
I'm about as much in the way as
rainstorm at Rodeo." she told Tony
Evening star., 1939-05-14

ment to make Mr.. Reppetti, who was
to have appeared at this point, is not
able to make it on account of bad
weather which has held up his plane.
But some of the boys from my home
have kindly volunteered, and we hope
YOU will enjoy them | now have the
pleasure to introduce Slim Eagles and
his Riding Songsters!
A breath of amazement swept across
the theater. Mrs. Spratt arose in her
seat and collapsed again like an autom-
atom. Everywhere programs rustled
and excited whispers filled the air.
Here and there a half suppressed
laugh lifted and died away as the four
punchers ambled on to the stage.
From her corner of tn. proscenium
arch Arizona saw her father-in-law
start from a semi-coma and sit up in
his seat Then Slim hit his tuning fork
on his heel and the song broke forth
smooth. melodic. simple and fine.
After the first few bars the tittering
ceased as the audience fell back into a
hushed silence while Sims golden
tenor poured to high point of beauty.
The utter sincerity of the music lent
new dignity to the old tune: "Home.
home on the range
Slim was singing to someone un-
seen now. and the tenderness of it was
melting. When the song was ended
Arizona's heart beat painfully in the
second of silence which followed. Then
it came, the roar Of applause. thunder
ing the audiences approval, and she
breathed again as encore followed
encore.
The color had slowly come back to
Mrs Spratt's face as she realized the
incredible fact that this outrageous
trick had worked miracle. Her hus-
band leaned over and squeezed her
hand. That was great. my dear!'
Ilc pllllcu ISL tiiIC SNSi SIiJoySu
one of these concerts in my lifer
How very cleverr' said Mrs,
Wetherby. Just see how delighted
the men are. Really. Mrs. Spratt. this
was an inspiration on your part. |
heard the dear boys sing at Arizona's
the other day, you know!
Who are those chaps?" Mr. Bris-
tow asked Especially that tenor?
| want to talk to him.
I'm so pleased you all approve"
cooed Mrs. Spratt Mot that | can
claim all the credit That dear daugh-
ter-in-law of mine really had part in
it. you know
Backstage. Tony. completely oblivi-
Gus of anybody who might be looking,
put his arms around Arizona and
kissed her rapturously.
Didn't they eat it up?" he cried,
and wouldn't do the same to you
for thinking of it?'
Well" said Arizona modestly. 1T
seems like know tycoon song when
| hear it!'
The End
Evening star., 1939-05-14

lawyer left his business for dinner or
for liquor. he hung sign Gone to
The Devil on his door Because of
the good liquors Of the place. more
than one lawyer allowed his business
to go to ruin while he enjoyed himself
at The Devil.
Gradually the term ''gone to the
devil became identical with gone
to ruin"
DoN'r gire UP the ship"
During a sea fight off Boston harbor
between the U.S.S. Chesapeake ana
the British man-o'-war Shannon the
captain of the former vessel. Captain
James Lawrence, was mortally
wounded. As he lay dying. he said,
Don't give up the ship"
-GeRALD CAMPiIk
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-03-06
POSER
NARCOTIC WEED IS
FOUND GROWING,
HOSPITAL GARDEN

LEXINGTON, KY, March 6. =
Marihuana, the weed from which
"muggles' cigarettes are made, was
somehow finding its way into the
U. S. Public Health Service Hos
pital, the very place the govern
ment maintains to heal narcotic
addicts
1t was annoying to say the least,
but the mystery was solved when
two hospital inmates were brought
before a Federal court. They ex-
planned they introduced marihu-
ana into the hospital
How they were asked.
By merely gathering the weed
from the hospital reservation, they
said.
The narcotic plant grew wild in
the fields about the hospital and
was free for the plucking, they
claimed
The defendants got year and a
day for the introduction, theil
sentences to begin when they COM
plete terms at the hospital for the
same offense selling "muggles."
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-03-06
TANKER CREWS
| GOING TO SEEK
HIGHER WAGES

NEW YORK. March 6.-New wage
scales for tanker crews, calling for
increases ranging from $40 to $35 a
month, have been approved by dele
gates to the National Maritime
Union Congress of Industrial Or
ganization) conference and viii be
submitted to oil companies con-
Icerned.
The existing contract with eigh
teen oil companies expires at mid
night March 81. Negotiations for a
new agreement are expected to start
in about week.
Fifty-seven delegates who said
they represented about 5000 men
employed on tankers attended the
meeting.
1t was indicated that an increase
in overtime pay from rs cents to
81 an hour also would be proposed
for the new contract. The over
time rate will be requested except
for emergency work required for
the safety of passengers, crew, yes
sci or another vessel in distress"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-03-06
SENIORS PLAN DANCE
FOR THIS WEEK END

Next Saturday night at the Nat
atorium the Senior Glass, DIS. will
sponsor a formal dance to which
everybody is invited. Although form
al is the word used for their event
by the upperclassmen promise is
given that a good time is assured
all who attend. Glen Edwards swing
orchestra has been engaged to play
and the hall is to be decorated.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-03-06
WORK out OVER
WEEKEND FOR
LOCAL B0WLERS

One Major League and one Com
mercial League match were clicked
off on the Brunswick Alleys over
the weekend.
Led by the pin plucking of bowl
err Harper, the Irving's Market trio
romped off with a three-in- arrow
win over Rainier Beer in the Com
mercial League contest. Only 50
percent of the keglers in this me-
Ice garnered a 500 or better indi-
vidual match count. Harper was
high with $50, followed by Terencio
with 537.
Major League contest between
two clubs playing the front end of
a doubleheader performance, gave
the Brunswicks victory over the
Capitol Theatre quintet Second
match between these two teams
was rolled at the Elks Alleys
With 922 and 945 for the clos
ing stanzas the Brunswick boys
walked off with the two+to-one de-
cision They we're also top in pin
count with so points.
High individual honors went to
Carnegie and Holmquist with SOC
and 564. respectively.
Games scheduled tonight at the
Brunswick: 7:30 pm, Juneau Flor
icte vc Painier Peer. 40 nm
Ait Heidelberg vs. Irving's Market.
Following are scores of weekend
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