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Evening star., 1941-03-09
AMONG THE STAMP COLLECTOR
News of the Phlatec World Its Interests and PeopleRevew
the Stamp Press-List of Local Meetings
By James Waldo Fa,gceff.

Because of postage stamps, the
late King Alfonso XIII of Spain was
one of the most widely famous char
acters of modern times. His portrait
began to appear on the postal issues
of his country and its colonies within
two and half years after his birth
on May IT, 1886. The first series OF
his reign was dated 1889 and repre-
Sented him in profile as reasonably
attractive infant. About a decade
lated he was shown as a tousled
schoolboy in a cadets uniform-the
set of 1900. Then followed series
distinguished by crown and other
symbols of royalty, released in 1909
and 1910.
Meanwhile, Alfonso had outgrown
the regency of his mother, Maria
Christina, and little by little from
1902 onward had tightened his hold
upon the Scepter. 1t was as a full
fledged sovereign, therefore, that he
was portrayed in the Seventh Uni
versal Postal Union issues of 1921
and the regular emissions of 1922
1925. His power had not waned
when the Seville and Barcelona ex-
position set of 1929 was printed, the
highest values showing his counte-
nance in regal medallion. For the
series of 1880 simpler frame was
chosen. A few months later the Re-
publicans gained majority in the
national elections, the King abdi-
Gated and was outlaWed. The final
adhesive to carry his portrait was
the 10 peso denomination of the
Spanish American Union sequence.
After the revolution" the ordinary
postal labels of the country were
over printed "Republica."
The colonial stamps of Cuba,
Puerto Rico and the Philippines be-
tween 1890 and 1897 were similar in
design to those of the infant set Of
the Spanish monarchy for the same
period. Then there was printed and
distributed great number of postal
labels with AlfonSo's left-turned
profile as a boy. Dated 1898-1899,
these issues were dislodged by the
Wal Will tlic OIlIICu oIdOCS. I Vi
Cape JUDY, Elobey, Fernando Pc, Rio
de Orc and Spanish Guinea, all
minor colonies, Alfonsine designs
continued in vogue until his flight
from Madrid in 1881.
The post Office established for the
American forces in Newfoundland
&c loco tod ~, hOorj tho TT c Arv,ov
transport Edmund B. Alexander,
formerly the German liner Amerika.
National WildIife Restoration
Week. sponsored by the National
Wildlife Federation, 1912 Sixteenth
street NV, will be observed from
April IA to 10, inclusive. The 1941
series of conservation poster stamps,
showing American animals, birds,
trees and flowers, will be on sale.
Latvian stamps overprinted for
the Russian occupation-a star and
the letters L, P, S and R-have ap-
pesred.
Argentina has announced a SC,
blue. stamp in homage to the mem
ory OF two young rebels" of 1910,
French and Beruti by name. The
former, a courier or letter carrier,
is supposed to- have suggested the
blue and white colors of the national
emblem.
Turkey is doing what the United
States curiously avoids doing, l. e,
paying a debt of gratitude to Sir
Rowland Hill, sponsor of the first
Evening star., 1941-03-09
KEEPING TAB ON THE DOG WORLD
News and Views of Interest Pet Owners Practical Advice
Training and Care; Answers to Queries

tion. Very little food is required to
sustain this breed. A normal Pom s
daily diet consists of about one
quarter pound of food.
It is not easy-in fact, it is almost
impossible-to determine the exact
age of a dog, particularly after he
has passed the third year. How
ever, here are a few hints you will
find helpful in telling approximately
how old dog may be.
The teeth are the most reliable
barometer in estimating a dogs age.
When a pup is weeks of age the
sharp baby teeth have emerged,
causing the mother dog, in most
cases, to start weaving the pups
herself. At about 5 months these
milk or baby teeth start to drop out.
By 8 months of age the dog has
his second or permanent teeth.
You will note that the permanent
incisor teeth, the six in both the
lower and upper jaw between the
large canine teeth, are not straight
on the cutting edge when they first
emerge. Each of these II teeth has
three small points. These points
usually wear away and disappear
by the time dog has reached the
age of 5.
Unless a dog has had diStemper,
which will often permanently stain
the teeth yellow, his teeth will start
to discolor at the end of five years.
A dog 8 years of age will normally
have some teeth either broken or
we'll worn down. The gums show
signs of pyorrhea, and in the ma
jority of cases an old dogs breath
becomes offensive.
Like humans, dogs become gray
with age. The gray hairs start to
make their appearance around the
animals muzzle and become quite
noticeable, especially in dark-coat-
ed breeds. As dogs grow older,
their muscles stiffen and they have
trouble getting about.
Evening star., 1941-03-09

Had complete stranger watched
this hand he would have left the
table with the impression that four
mediocre players were indulging in
game of mediocre bridge. This,
however, was not true, for all the
participants were experienced play
ers. The fierce argument which en-
sued after the 500-point penalty did
not settle thing. Wherein did the
fault lie? 1t was a series of misbids
made by the North-South pair. The
only correct bid by either player was
South's opening of one club.
With most people who play form
of so-called one-over-one system. the
general impression seems to be that
every bid is forcing, regardless of
whether it is made by opponent or
partner. Either partner is relieved
of the responsibility of bidding when
an overcall has been injected by an
opponent. Thus. when a bid is made
after an overcall it must indicate a
minimum amount of honor strength.
The opening bidder should have a
hand containing values we'll above a
normal opening, and the responder,
in similar situation, must either
have a trick and half in honor
count, a very long suit, or an unusu-
ally fine fit in his partners suit.
We now have a fundamental
basis for accurate competitive bid
ding, Without this foundation, a
partner will often reach an unmak-
able contract, before either one will
have the opportunity to demonstrate
that, at some point, light free bid
has been employed. was sitting in
the South position when this deal
came up in a recent major tourna-
! ment.
Evening star., 1941-03-09
CHE! 3 s #
By Paul J. Miller,
Chess Editor,

Energetic Norval Philip Wigginton
Is serving as tournament director
of the l941 District Chess Cham
pionship Tournament, which began
last night at Hotel Parkside, the
second round to be played next Sat-
urday evening at Hotel Gordon in
Evening star., 1941-03-09

the clubroom of
c a pits al City
Chess Club.
Mr.. Wigginton
merits the honor
that has been
thrust upon him
in making the
current tourna-
ment the best
yet staged in the
Capital. He is
Quallf1ed TO IRON
out diplomatical-
ly the many
kinks that a
chess tourna-
roa~t no~ fin
Evening star., 1941-03-09
This Weeks Meetings.

Today-Last day of Washington
Hobby Show, Wardman Park Hotel
Open until 1920 pm.
Tomorrow-Silver Spring Aero
nauts. Montgomery Blair High
School. Silver Spring, 7:45 pm.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Ship Model
Society, home of w. j. Eek, So Adams
street NV, 8 pm.
Thursday-Electric Railroaders
Association, call Secretary c. Tage
Foltz, Emerson 3507, for location.
Friday-Metropolitan Society OF
Model Engineers, Union Station,
pm.
Evening star., 1941-03-09

Queries pertaining to dogs may
be addressed to Mr.. Boggs in
care of The Star. II q personal
reply is expected, a Scent
stamped envelope should be In
clOsed.)
Evening star., 1941-03-09
Question Box.

Question-Is it possible for a
cocker to be born with a short tail?
A friend claims he knew of one
born with a tail so short it never
had to be doCked.-G. L. R.
Answer-Occasionally dogs are
born with natural bobbed tails;
however it is extremely rare. Per-
haps your friend saw one of these
raritieS.
Evening star., 1941-03-09
In Local Bridge Circles
BY AIvin L. Roth

mr.. Roth is co-holder OF the
national teum-ot-t four champion
ship and leading master point
holder in Washington
In my experience as an active
competitor and spectator, I have
observed that one of the most COM
mon errors in bridge is the misuse
of free bids. The general conception
seems to be ITO bid when it is your
turn" and I could not have come
across better illustration than this
hand, witnessed recently in a rubber
game.
Evening star., 1941-03-09

An euuCdtlOndl cneSS program Will
be released by Federal Security soon
and announcements placed on bull
letin boards within the Federal
Security Agency. Edmund Nash is
favored to win the l94l title.
Formerly he played at Madison,
Wis, and has participated in ma
tional tournaments of the late
American Chess Federation.
Every Thursday, Til pm, at the
Jewish Community Center free in
struction at chess is given for chill
dren under the age of IA by j.
Neufeld, tournament director Of
Paul Morphy Chess Club. This is
an opportunity to learn the ele-
ments Of chess at the age when one
may more easily master the game,
as chess is a game for youth.
Evening star., 1941-03-09

ing the Vienna Gambit Accepted.
Observe the game that appears be-
low and you have a good example of
wigs" craftsmanship.
Surely, when it comes to an alert
perception of local chess activity
Wigginton has news at his finger
tips, and knows hundreds of players
personally. The latter is the reason
he should be able to give local fan
dom the biggest and strongest field
of players ever to tilt in a home
staged chess championship.
When the District tournament
opened last evening a goodly crowd
was present, and the cynosure of all
eyes was Norval Wigginton, for
every one knows that in the diplo-
macy of the tournament director lies
the failure or success of the 1941
event.
Evening star., 1941-03-09

adhesive postage stamp. A set of
four centenary commemorative will
be available in Istanbul shortly.
Evening star., 1941-03-09

Ancient Egyptians embalmed their
dogs when they died. The dog own
er's family shaved and went into
mourning exactly as they did for
members of the family when they
passed on.
Evening star., 1941-03-09

WHITE-II MEN.
White TO PLAY and Mate in Two Moves
Not contest problem. Results of the
1871 SolVers Tournament will be an
nounced shortly. Meanwhile, watch this
column for news about the next problem
solving tournament that starts within the
month. Mail solutions Immediately for
acknowledgment
Evening star., 1941-03-09

Don't fuss too much over a newly
acquired puppy. If it arrives in a
crate, pet it for a little while be-
fore lifting 1t out. Then confine the
dog to a limited space and allow
it to become familiar with the new
surroundings in it's own way. Many
a dog is shy and nervous solely be-
cause when a puppy too many per-
sons spent too much time coddling
and petting it. Show the animal
kindness, of course, but remember
to give the puppy a little time to
itself.
Evening star., 1941-03-09

A few years ago a leading box
office attraction in Hollywood was
dog. His name-and I am sure
you remember him-was Rim Tin
Tin. At the height of has career
the dog earned $1,000 per week for
his master.
Evening star., 1941-03-09

Guess This Opening. No. II.
White. Black. White. Black
/ P-K4 P-K4 9KtxP ch K-Q2
2 Kt-QB3 Kt-KB3 10 KtxB PxKt
3 P-KB4 PxP IL Kt-K5 ch K-Bl
s 9-K2 Kt-Kti f3 Sxkt Oh Px4
g Kt-KB3 P-Q3 90 IA BRIG ch K-Ktl
z Kt-Q5 Q-Q1 Resigns
8 PxP ch B-K3
NorYal Wigginton engaged Capital City
1910. with the resulting play of today's
game, which reflects the combination style
Of the Diyanite par excellence Wigginton
has white men. At the 14th turn. his
opponent resigneds for White threatens
10 KtxP mate.
"opening" acknowledsmsnts: No. 60.
E. Halliday. No. 1O-Wilson Sweeney,
6. E. Halliday. No; 11-.C. Paul Stein
bach, Sweeney, Halliday, George r. Hicks,
Leonard Mink1ff No. l2-Steinbach,
Hicks. Arthur D. Gray, Halliday, Sweeney.
No l3-Sweeney, Minkoff Steinbach. Gray,
Halliday, Hicks. No. 14-George Hicks,
Arthur Gray. Wilson Sweeney. No. Is
Hicks.
Chess Problem No. 3I3.
BY F. GAMAGE, BrocktOn, Mass.
Courtesy OF American Chess Bulletin)
BLACKS MEN.
Evening star., 1941-03-09

Haughton Sanguinetti, former
stamp editor of the Evening Tran
script, has been elected vice presi-
dent of Stoddard Associates, Inc,
public relations, 80 Federal street,
Boston.
Evening star., 1941-03-09

North's very fine pass over three
clubs enabled the South player to
be convinced that no game could be
made on this hand. Therefore, he
doubled three clubs. as the North
South hands combined should con-
tain enough honor strength to de-
feat any contract in the level of
three. His judgment was correct,
and a 500-point penalty was gar
nered, whereas North-South could
simply make two spades.
Evening star., 1941-03-09

National defense savings stamps
are to go on sale at 250,000 post
offices, banks and department stores
May /.
Evening star., 1941-03-09

The bidding:
North-South vulnerable; South
Evening star., 1941-10-31
Gen. Clarence BIethen,
Seattle Publisher, Dies
m the Associated Press.

Bg the Associated Press.
SEATTLE, Oct. 31-Maj. Gen.
Clarence Blethen, 62-year- old pub
Usher of the Seattle Times, died
last night after prolonged illness.
Mrs. Blethen and two of their
four sons, Frank and William K
Blethen, both associated with the
Times, were at his bedside when
death came.
Gen. Blethen was one of the Pa
cific Northwest's most distinguished
newspaper and military figures. He
had headed the Times since 1915.
During the World War he was a
colonel, having been mustered into
Federal service July 25, 1917, with
his regiment of Washington Ma
tional Guard Artillery.
He held various War Department
and executive posts, one of his as
signments having been that OF
assistant to the Chief of Heavy Ar
tillery at Washington. At the con-
clusfon Of the war he was in COM
mand Of the oath Artillery, c. A. C..
under orders TO proceed overseas.
Evening star., 1941-10-31
Bill Planned 10 LET
Non-Unionists Work
On Defense Projects
Herring Says Measure
Will Not Affect Any
Existing Agreements
Ey the Associated Press.

Ev the Associated Press.
DIES MONIES, Iowa, Oct. 81
Assailing "the wave of disastrous de-
Tense strikes" Senator Herring,
Democrat, Of Iowa today said he
would sponsor legislation providing
that union membership not be re-
ouired las a condition OF employ
ment on defense work"
The Senator, who expects to intro
duce the measure when he returns
so Washington next week, said in
statement the bill would provide:
mo employe or applicant for en-
ployment shall be required. as a
condition of employment on defense
work, to join or remain member
of any labor organization or to pay
dues as a condition of performing
such work.
Existing Pacts Not Affected.
"I recognize" his statement con-
tinued, that such agreements exist
In some industries and it is not my
intention to endeavor to abrogate
such voluntary agreements where
they already exist
The effect of my proposal would
be to freeze the present situation
In respect to the closed shop and
particularly TO provide that no Gov
ernment agency, such as the Ma
tional Defense Mediation Board,
shall be permitted to recommend
that employees must Join or remain
members of a labor organization in
order to work on national defense"
Three Other Provisions.
Senator Herring said the leglsla-
ton also would provide:
l. A mandatory "cooGng-off" pc
riod before a strike could be called
In defense industry.
2. mo strike shall be permitted
IN a national defense industry with
out an affirmative majority vote of
all affected employees, by secret
ballot, in properly supervised elec-
ton under Government auspices"
g. Where a union supports any
action prohibited by the bill, that
organization and its officers and
agents - shall not be recognized
as collective bargaining agents for
period of one year."
Evening star., 1941-10-31
Three Generations 10 Bear
Arms Costs, George Says
~ the Annotated Prsss

~ me Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Oct. 31.-Chairman
George of the Senate Finance Com
u1ittee asserted in speech last night
that for three generations the cost
OF the preservation of our freedom
must be borne, not only by those
who now are alive, but by millions
who are yet unborn"
Senator George spoke before the
18th annual meeting of the Cotton
Textile Institute.
He said that the burden of heavier
taxes would increase and must be
borne with grim patience and high
patriotism"
1T becomes more apparent each
day" he added, " that no one can
accurately foresee even the approx $
mate cost of this national emer-
sency, but 1t daily becomes increas-
ingly evident also that the American
public Is making up its collective
mind to see this job through, cost
what 1t may"
Evening star., 1941-10-31
American Airman Held
In German Prison Camp

Nv the Associated Press.
SHREVEPORT, La, Oct. 3l.--A
postcard received here by r. E. Nc
Donald informed him that his son,
G. E. Mcdonald, %, is being held in
Nazi prison camp.
The card, written by young Nc
Donald, a Royal Canadian Air Force
flyer, was the first direct word re-
ceived by his family since he was
reported missing after a sweep over
France, August 10.
Mr.. Mcdonald, a former high
school football player and Centenary
College student, joined the r. c. A.
r. last spring and was sent to Eng
land IN May.
His card said that "I guess I am
m for the duration. We have
nothing to do but eat and sleep, but
are safe" 1t did not tell where he is
IN Germany.
Evening star., 1941-10-31

Fahs cause one-fourth of all acci-
dental deaths in the United States
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-05
Norih|and
 For 5ifka

Six passengers for Juneau were aboard the motorship Northland, Master Leonard Williams, when she docked here late yesterday after noon from Seattle bound for Sitka. The vessel sailed for the Coast at 9:30 o'clock last night with 28 passengers from Juneau for Sitka.
 Passengers arriving from Seattle were MT and Mrs. R. E. Robertson, Carol Robertson, Mrs. L. Barsten, Capt. E. Hagen and D. Felt.
 Passengers sailing for Sitka were Eddie Swope, Dan Noonan, c. B. Finnegan, Harry Savage, Ralph Traffers, Sam Konoff, Bob Tickner, Amos Shirley, MT. and Mrs. Fred Dolphin. Harry Knudson, David Bailey, Thomas Young Lillie Dar- lin, Russell Clithero, Harold Foss, Don Westover, A. E. Harding, Miss Grandhclm, Walter Griffith, Cor don Wildes, Gil Rich, Burnell A. Johnson, Mrs. William Jack, Merle Jack Rodney Palmer. Harry Jones and William P. O'Connors.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-05
INCOME TAX
 IN NUTSHELL

WHO MUST FILE A RETURN? Every single person having a gross income of $500 or more; every mar ried person, not living with husband or wife, and having gross income of $500 or more; and married per- sens living with husband or wife, who have an aggregate gross in come of $2,000 or more.
 WHEN MUST RETURNS BE FILED? For the calendar year, on or before March IS, 194l. For the fiscal year, on or before the 18th day of the third month following the close of the fiscal year
 WHERE AND WITH WHOM MUST INCOME TAX RETURNS BE FILED? In the internal revenue district in which the person lives or has his chief place of business, and with the collector of internal revenue.
 HOW DOES ONE MAKE OUT HIS INCOME TAX RETURN? By following the detailed instructions given on Forms 1040 A and 1040, the income tax blanks.
 WHAT IS THE TAX RATE? A normal tax of four percent on the amount of the net income, arrived at by deducting legal exemptions and credits from the gross income surtax on the surtax net income in excess of $4,000; and a defense tax of 10 percent of the combined normal tax and surtax.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-05
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GENERAL LAND OFFICE
 District Land Office

Anchorage, Alaska
 November l3, 1940 Notice is hereby given that Robert z. Shelley, entryman, together with his witnesses, Walter Bindseil and Ethel Bindseil, has made application for homesite, under the act of May 26, 1884 t48 Stat. 809) Anchorage serial No. 0989O, for tract of land described as Lot B of the Pederson Hill Group of Homesites situated on Glacier Highway approximately 10 miles northwest of Juneau, Plat of U. s. Survey No. 2386, containing AGA acres, and it is now in the files of the U. S. Land Office, Anchorage, Alaska.
 Any and all persons claiming ad- versely any of the above mentioned land should file their adverse claim in the district land office within the period of publication or thirty days thereafter, or they will be barred by the provisions of the Statutes.
 GEORGE A. LINGO,
 Register. First publication, Dec. 18, 1940. Last publication, Feb. 12, 1941. ,s.,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-05

De IepldCeU dllilUSI ilotdl ".
 SEE CONSTRUCTION RECORD
 The Texas plant, officials say, will be completed in 105 days from the time work started, believed to be record for construction of a factory of such size.
 The Dallas plant is just another step in the use of pre-fabricated steel in the defense program. At Quantico, Va, the Marine Corps base, 100 enlisted men and their families soon will be occupying the first defense housing program homes built of pre- fabricated, welded steel panels.
 The same construction is being used in 100 twelve-family apart ment units for shipyard employees at Newport News, Va.
 These houses are demountable under roofs of sheet steel panels and, except for outer sidewalks of asbestos shingles over insulation board sheathing, are completely of steel. In the case of the Quan- tico two-family units, ten men working eight hours can get one ready for occupancy in a single day. Each side of the 48-by-28-foo buildings contains living room continuation kjtrhep and direfta two bedrooms and a bath
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-05
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GENERAL LAND OFFICE
 District Land Office

Anchorage, Alaska
 Novmeber 16, 1940 Notice is hereby given that Jack son Howell has made application for a homesite, under the act of May 26, 1884 GAS Stat. 809) Anchorage serial No. 09641, for tract of land described as Lot of the Triangle Group of Homesites situated on the Glacier Highway approximately 12 miles northwest of Juneau, Plat of U. s. Survey No. 2391, containing 4.08 acres, and it is now in the files of the U. s. Land Office, Anchorage, Alaska.
 Any and all persons claiming ad- versely any of the above mentioned land should file their adverse claim in the district land office within the period of publication or thirty days thereafter, or they will be barred by the provisions of the Statutes.
 GEORGE A. LINGO,
 Registrar. First publication, Jan. 29, 1941. Last publication, March 26, 1941.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-05
TIDES ToMoRaow
(Sun Tine)

(Sun Time)
 Low tide-2.01 am, 60 feet. High tide-8:17 am, 13.5 feet. Low tide-3:14 pm, 2.8 feet. High tide-9:39 pm, 11.2 feet.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-05
MARINE NEWS
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
yT @8sYg'f
NORTHBOUND No steamer northbound. SCHEDULED SAILfNGS


 . Tyee scheduled to sail from, , Seattle today. , North Coast scheduled to sail , from Seattle February ' at , 10 am. . Princess Norah scheduled to , sail from Vancouver Febru- , ary ' at 9 pm. , Yukon scheduled to sail from , Seattle January 8 at 9 am. . Tongass scheduled to sail from , Seattle February II. , SOUTHBOUND SAILINGS . Northland scheduled sou h. , bound tomorrow evening. , Baranof scheduled southbound , 4 am. Friday. . Alaska scheduled southbound , late Sunday or Monday. , LOCAL SAlLlNG6 , Estebeth scheduled to sail every , Wednesday at 6 p. m. for Stt- . ka and wayports. . Naha leaves every Wednesday , at T a. m. for Petersburg, Port . Alexander, Rake and way . ports. . . . . c
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-05

WIFI SUFFER- with your feet9
 Phone 64S. Chiropodist Drs Stoves
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-05
NGCIl.E

NCIlCE
 AIRMAlL ENVELOPES, showinH air route rom Seattle to Nome. or sale at j. B. BurforG & Go. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-05
Isprenniurn
 On IdIeness

BERNIE, Switzerland, Feb. 5.-The Swiss Minister of Transportation has told citizens that one way of doing your part" is to go on a Swiss vacation as quickly as pos sible and to stay as long as possible.
 Hotels and holiday resorts form one of Switzerland's biggest in- dustries and the stream of foreign tourists has been reduced to a mere trickle since war began.
 SllhScrlhe for The Emnire