THE
Alaska Fisherman
VOL. 4 NO. 4.
MARCH, 1927
20c. PER COPY
Following the death of Mr. Sam
uel Gompers, the officers of the Na
tional Education Association sent
to the American Federation of La
bor a letter of appreciation of his
great services, more especially of
bis strong support in matters related
to popular education. Says the let
ter, “Democracy desires for all the
people the good and substantial
things of life that each one cherish
es for himself. Its foundation is
education; its watchword is justice;
its slogan is opportunity and pro
gress. To these great goals Mr.
Gompers gave a long and unusual
ly fruitful life.”