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The Alaskan., 1926-08-06
.A|RSA|P LINE 1O BE
 ESTABLISHED IN ALASKA

plies shipped in whereby several months of strenuous packing will be eliminated and contact establish ed with the richest mineral belt in the world.
 We constantly turn to the States for capital when we have right here plenty of capital to develop means of transportation and further the development of the Territory.
 The field of aerial transportation Is not new in Europe. Engineers and scientists in America are mak- ing positive statements as to the unlimited field and earning power Of air transportation. Those wh get in the band wagon that looks foolish to some now are the ones who may be the fortunate ones to- morrow. For an hours legal work an attorney secured a share in the Ford motor company that later brought him over eleven million dollars. The possibilitiesof the automobile field are the possibili- possibilities of the aerial field. As America wakens to the use of such we will see strides in air transpor- tation rivaling that of the earth.
 Our faith in the development of Alaska is no greater than the amount of energy and capital we put into it. If the country is good enough to live, in to make money in, it is good enough to stay in and develop. Such proposition as the Alaska Airship Company can be no worse than the stock selling schemes of certain we'll known mines in Alaska. With the sim cere effort of the men back of this movement we can look for devel- opment of the Territory little dreamed of through it's opera tions.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-06
PRE.SBY1ER|AHS
 0k ROGERS

A party of Presbyterians is en- route on the Admiral Rogers. Dr.. Odell of San Francisco is in charge of the party.
 These tours are being conduct ed by the Presbyterian Church in the interest of missionary educa- tional work. Congregations and and members of the Church are meeting with these tourists and in- teresting them in Alaska work and showing them results of effort and money expended for the develop 1nent of competent, christian citi zens in Alaska.
 Rev. S. Hall Young who ac- companied the last party during the month of July as lecturer, had planned to come north again with this party but was laid up with lumbago. His friends regret his missing this trip as we'll as his illness and hope he will be up and around to take charge of many other such trips.
 If the Rogers is in port long enough it is probable that local Presbyterians will arrange meet Ing with this party in the interest of the work in general.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-06
SKINNED ALIVE

Edward Horrigan, city fireman in St. Paul was tortured by fire, whipped and skinned alive by Wal ter H. Fletcher. Handcuffed and bound to a chair, the police found Horrigan in serious condition and removed him to the hospital.
 Fletcher claimed to have been wronged- by Horrigan so beat him up, cut thin strips of skin from his body, horsewhipped him and then applied burning matches to the wounds. After torturing Horrigan for five hours, Fletcher called a photographer to take picture of isted. The offer was not considered the victim. The photographer fled from the scene and reported the matter to the police.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-06

MT. O. A. Campbell of Seattle representing the Alaska AirshiT Company, Inc, has been in town for the past week interesting local reople and business men in his company which is planning to put airships in service in Alaska.
 MT. Campbell advises us that the first unit will most likely be an Italian made machine similar to the Norge which flew over the North Pole. This ship will operate to the Westward for the time being and as business warrants another will be put on direct Alaska Seattle run with the smaller ship as feeder line in Alaska. The larger ship will carry crew of ' men with engines and load of six and a half tons with cruising ra- dius of approximately $500 miles. miles.
 Headquarters of the company will be at Ketchikan and Anchor age. It is possible that fuel sta tions will have to be built in Alas ka. Such being the case Peters burg is the logical port on account of natural advantages and protect ed harbor.
 The Alaska Airship Company is incorporated under the laws of Alaska with a capitalization of $250,OOO. James c. Langly of Ketchikan is president of the con- corn while such men as Dr. W. H. Chase of Cordova, Thos. c. Price, Guy Erwin and other prominent Alaskans are directors in the com- pany.
 The possibilities of development of inland country with such an air chip as the company plans to put in the field is of great importance to the Territory. Direct air line can established to interior points, SUD-
The Alaskan., 1926-08-06
HE|NOUS CRIME

Nina Brukey, 16, was found dead In the yard of her residence recently. The condition of her body indicated that she had been foully attacked. George Pound young friend of hers admitted that he drove the girl out into the country and tried to assault her is being held by the police as he has made conflicting statements.
 He claims that the girl leaped leaped from the machine and hurt herself whereupon he put her back into the car and took her to her home in Stockton. He claims he was too drunk to remember where. whn or how sh left the car.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-06
CARRUTHERS'
 FATHER DIES

Major W. J. Carruthers of the Salvation Army, headquarters in Wrangell left for Wetaskimin, Al. herta on the morning of July 30th in order that he might attend the funeral of hls faher who died re gently.
 Major Carruthers' father was 87 years of age at the time of his death. He had been to Wrangell two years ago and seemed then in the best of health
 Little did Major Carruthers think that his participation in the funeral services of Louis schott that it was in the nature of mem. orial service to his father who al Just that time was passing away
 Major Carruthers has been doing a fine work and has been the bes Salvation Army leader sent to take charge of the Alaska field. Hii many friends extend to him ant family their heart felt sympathy for his bereavement.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-06
FURUSETH WINS

Andy Furuseth has won the frsr round of his battle to safeguard the liberties of seamen everywhere.
 The seamen's Conference, at Ge- neva, Switzerland, recently, reject ed the proposition to impose penal ties on sailors who desert theil ships in port.
 Furuthseth was satisfied that conference would do nothing to weaken the La Toilette Seamen'B Act, but he cintinues to urge a wig orous declaration in favor of free, dom for all seamen.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-06
Merickle Held for MansIaughter

Roy Merickle, half brother oi Lorena Johnson, an Indian girl 01 Ketchikan is being held on the charge of manslaughter in connec- 'ion with her death. He had taken her body to Ketchikani for burial when he was taken in cus- tcdy of a deputy marshal back to Juneau.
 Medical examination of her body showed that she had died of blood poisoning due to an illegal opera tion. Her parents are on the fish. ing grounds and the authorities are trying to get in touch with them.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-06
LOTS IF POISON

James Voelker, charged with first degree murder for distribut- ing wood alcohol sold in and around Western New York and Ontario through bootleg channels declared that more than $500 gallons of the stuff wasput on the market. He further declared that the stuff was shipped in by freight car When he found that it was bad he destroyed what was left and took the matter up with the wholesalers who sold it to him.
 Reports so far indicate that 3S have died from the effects of this traffic in ''good stuff"
The Alaskan., 1926-08-06
]! ] STUFF

The Senate Investigating Com mittee looking into the nomina tions of certain candidates for tht office of Senator from Illinoi. licans learned through their in vestigating the a combination O Republicans and Democrats is ruI ing that great State. Forme1 Governor Deneen, Committeeman of the Republican organization. testified that such combination exists and has so functioned fol several years. Through political connivance and bargaining they have been able to control and se- cure important offices.
 Such an organization has func- :ioned in Alaska for several years and is today called the ''indepen- dent" party. Strange to say the investigations of the Senate Com mittee are centered around this DO iitical combination in Illinois an, We would not be bit surprised were aninvestigating committee tn uncover some smelly stuff put oven by the unholy combine in Alaska
 Somone remarked that Han. Wick was longshoring this week Just when the pay as city police man and overseer of road construc tion ends and work for privat. gain begins is question some 0. the tax payers are asking them. selves.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-06
BRISTOL BAY PACK

It is reported by the Bureau of Fisheries that the Bristol Bay pack will exceed 1,5O0,OOO cases this year. The pack last year was 578,000. Only three times in pre- vious years. Instead of urging closed season argument is being put forth that this pack is proof that depletion Is an actuality.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-06
IN DISTRESS

It Is reported that a wireless message has been received from Dutch Harbor saying that the Jap anese steamer Yonan Maru was in distress in the North Pacific. On it's way to Portland from Muroran, the Yogen Maru wired, "Our shaft is broken in stern. Lying to. Want Yogen to get Yogen Maru so please inform s. O. s.
 The Haida was instructed to communicate with the Yonan and to proceed to her assistance if she desired and take her to Dutch Harbor.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-06
LONG OVERDUE

Charley Kinney, local man and for many years resident of Wrangell left for Washington Bay where he was engaged to work Chis summer. Report reaches this office that he never got to Wash lngton Bay. Any information of Kinney will be appreciated by The Alaskan.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-06
GONE D1pPY

Al King long a resident of this town was taken to the jail for ob- servation. he is under the delusion that some one is after him. Others have been under the same delul sions but so far have not been in- carcerated.
 Mrs. Bessie Casperson, resident of Ketchikan and a recent add1- tion to tn local restricted district, is in the Federal jail on account of mental disability. ''The ways of the transgressor are hard"
The Alaskan., 1926-08-06
ABATEMENT
 PROCEEDINGS

Prohibition agent Fred Handy and the marshal's office started abatement proceedings against five houses in Ketchikan during the past week. Houses along "The Bridge of Signs, Mission street and Charcoal road were named in the action. August 28th has been set for the date of hearing before the district court.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-06
ANOTHER
 TRAP VICTIM

Waterfall cannery, West Coast of Prince of Wales reports anoth- CT victim of the recent storm that raised havoc with the traps in he Ketchikan district. The watchman was attempting to reach shore in a skiff when it capsized. Flimsy shacks, temporary piling, big storm dead watchman. What is human life worth when interest on stock must be declared.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-06

Trollers from Cape Omaney re- port prices for king salmon as be- ing up to 23 cents but with fish scarce. We hear on all sides the expression That Jew'' uttered in contempt. MT .Einstoos may be a Jew but he is a godsend to the backbone of the Territory, the fish ermen.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-06

MT. Enge has moved, rebuilt and completely renovated his old home. His willingness to back his faith in his own town might we'll be em- uiated by others.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-06
Port of Missing Men

Information of John M. Brooks, last heard of in Fairbanks in the frel and ice business. He was a member of the City Council of that town. He was formerly from Portland, Oregon. Any informa- regarding him should be sent to the Governors Office, Juneau, Alaska.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-06

How about Herbert Hoover for President? Of course Calvin Cool idge wants to continue, but he has been sort of slippin' O. late. And if he has to come down, and out, he'll endeavor to nominate the one who saved us from sugar.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-06

Frank and Mrs. Raynor are back in the Star Bakery. Their many friends hope they will make lots of dough"
The Alaskan., 1926-08-06

See the new line of Stamped Goods at the Linen Shop.-adv.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-06

Lime Crush and Lemonade at the Totem Pole.
The Alaskan., 1926-08-06

Let's try a Rainbow Special at the Totem Pole.
The Washington times., 1926-12-06
ACT IN
WIFE SEARCH

Police of two States and the Dis
trict today are searching for a
pretty young mother, Mrs. Mabel
Mcgee, whose disappearance from
home five weeks ago left her hus.
band, Albert F. Mcgee, 4t0H
Eeighth st. S. W., SO respondent
that he has attempted suicide. !.
The husband, who Is a chauffeur,
SO years old, was discharged from
Emergency Hospital Saturday after
treatment for poison, swallowed by
him last Wednesday. He told
police and physicians that despon-
dency over the disappearance of his
wife led him to take poison.
Mrs. Mcgee, who is ~ years old,
left home after she and her hus-
band had quarreled. She left a
4-year-old son behind
Rumors had reached the hus-
band that the young mother was
working in Alexandria, Va. or
Laurel, Nd. as waitress. He has
visited both places without finding
her. Mrs. Mcgee is from Blue
field, w. Va.
She is five feet four inches tall,
weighs 1876 pounds. is said 40 be
quite pretty, with light brow hair
and eyes. She is inclined to be
nervous. She had little money and
took no baggage when she left.
The Washington times., 1926-12-06
ROBBERY CASE
APPEALED
- -

Two important questions affecting
criminal trials are put squarely Ds-
fore the Court of Appeals for de-
cision in a brief filed today by
Major Peyton Gordon, United States
Attorney and his assistant, Ray
mond Neudecker, seeking to sustain
the conviction in District Supreme
Court of Dennis L. Smith on a
charge of robbery.
Smith was convicted November
II, 1925. before Justice Bailey and
jury in Criminal Court No. /, on
a charge of having robbed Charles
Turner, 1881 MASSACHUSETTS, Ave
S.. E. The questions presented to
the appellate court by the record
are:
Can man be lawfully convicted
of a crime when he takes no
physical part in its commission, but
aids and abets by directions or en-
enlargement, when the only evil
dencc against him Is proof that. at
a time after the robbery, he is
found in possession of the articles?
Can the Government, having
called a witness to testify to GER
tain facts, impeach that witness
when the latter unexpectedly proves
hostile in his testimony, and can a
prosecutor comment, indirectly, on
the failure of an accused person
to testify in his own behalf?
Smith was sentenced by Justice
Bailey to serve Is years in the
penitentiary. George w. BelIhum-
,er, jointly indicted with Smith,
pleaded guilty and was given a like
sentence. At the trial of Smith the
Government offered Bellhumer as
its chief witness. Bellhumer sur
prised the Government. it was
claimed, by swearing, when he took
the stand, that Smith had mo part
in the crime and knew nothing Of
it. This was contrary to a previous
sworn statement on his part, it
developed, and the court permitted
the former statement to be intro
duced in evidence. This action con-
stituted reversible error. according
to Attorney William Wendell. who
appears for Smith in the appellate
court. Argument of the case Is
expected late today.
The Washington times., 1926-12-06
RAIN To BREAK
GOLD HERE

Although the sun greeted Wash
ington's snow-covered streets today,
the weather will continue fair and
cold" today and tonight, with mimi
mum temperature OF % expected to-
night.
Tuesday probably will bring cloudy
weather, with rain falling late
Tuesday afternoon or night. With.
the rain, however, will come in
creasing temperatures, providing a
temporary relief from the extreme
cold which arrived early Sunday.
The part OF the storm 1elt by
Washington emanated from West
ern blizzard. and caused a precipi-
tate drop in local temperature.
Washington suffered along with
the rest OF the middle Atlantic sec
ton, though not quite so severely.
There was virtually no increase
in traffic accidents during the
snowfall. and aside from a few in
juries of a slight nature resulting
from fires and minor nlishaps,
tkere was no serious damage re-
ported.
Red Cross workers in Washing
ton report their organization func-,
tioning throughout the blizzard belt
for the purpose of relieving condi-
tons among the destitute.
The Washington times., 1926-12-06
I LIAF ERRO IS
BUSY At POST

sidney r. Taliaferro. new Distric
Commissioner. assumed his duties
with a vengeance today, attending y
meeting Of the Board Of Commits
sioners before he had been in office
an hour. and followed that up. with
attendance at a public hearing or
changes in the highway plan.
Commissioner Taliaferro asked 81
be excused from explaining his po
icy on public questions until he haE
studied the duties Of his office more
thoroughly. He has not vet made
any public statement on a municipal
problem.
The new Commissioner telephone
was continually ringing today with
congratulatory calls. Three large
baskets Of flowers adorned his
desk.
The Washington times., 1926-12-06
MANY D. c. BILLS
ARE PENDING

Members Of the House District
Committee made no effort today to
launch a program OF District legisla-
ton for this session OF Congress.
No attempt was made to set aside
any District days.
1t is expected, however, that sew.
eral District bills will be dropped in
the House hopper tomorrow.
On Wednesday, Representative
Hamilton Fish, of New York, will
introduce bill providing for con-
struction of great municipal
stadium in Potomac Park, as a me-
mortal to the late Theodore Roose-
welt.
There are II District bills pend.
ing on the calendars of the House,
with the approval of the House
District Committee. Thirteen more.
which have been passed by the
Senate, await action in the House.
There Is scant hope for final enact
nent of more than three or four
of these 30 bills.
In view Of the congested condi-
lions In the District committees and
on the House calendar, the District
Commissioners have prepared a
legislative program composed Of
four major bills for the coming
session.
These bills provide for:
Creation of a joint committee to
study fiscal relations between the
Federal and District governments. :.
Compulsory merger Of the local
street railway lines.
Elimination Of all remaining rail-
way grade crossings in the District.
Modification of the Borland law
to provide that only the assessment
for the initial cost Of paving streets
shall be levied against abuttlng
property.
The House program for the week
has been virtually completed by the
leaders.
Today the House will adjourn out
Of respect for members of Congress
who have died since the last session.
Tomorrow the House will receive
the annual message Of the President
and then will adjourn out of respect
to the memory OF former Speaker
Joseph G.. Cannon.
Wednesday the Presidents budget
message and the estimates for the
coming fiscal year will be received
and the House will begin considera-
ton Of the first appropriation bill,
providing funds for the Treasury and
Postoffice Departments.
Thursday, under agreement reached
before adjournment last July, the bill
to increase salaries Of Federal judges
will be called up.
Friday and saturday will be de-
voted to the appropriation bill.
The House District Committee will
resume it's full activities this week.
The special subcommittee. which
has been in session several weeks.
will continue in session several
weeks, will continue it's inquiry to
day and probably will be in almost
daily session for time.
The full District Committee will!
hold it's first meeting at 1890 a. m.
Wednesday. Next Monday is set
aside as District Day by the rules of
the House but the consideration of
District legislation may he blocked
by unanimous consent or a two-thirds
vote.
Hearings on the District of Co
lumbia appropriation bill probably
will be started by the District sub
committee of the House Committee
on Approximation shortly before the
Christmas holidays.
The Washington times., 1926-12-06
SPELLING AND PRONUNCIA.
TION OF COMMISSIONERS
NAMES

We'pe noto got a Board Of
District Commissioners that is
going to stump most people in
correct prououaciGtion Of names.
There's Mr.. Dougherty. You
pronounce 1t "Dock-er-ty." Then
as to MIR. Talioferro, pronounce
tt 'I'oiliUeT." Commissioner Bell
q pronounced as it is spelled.
This sort of thing is almost
sure to giUc the Smiths and
BrOsUns and Jones, names easily
pronounced, something to aO0rry
OIeT. After all, its not the name
that counts. The contents of
package is Whnt makes 1t north
sOhile or useless. The contents of
this lteaD Board measure up to
public requirements.
The Washington times., 1926-12-06
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EDUCATED SODA JERKERS

EDUCATED SODA JERkERS
News item says an institute
Tor the education of soda jerk
ers has been established, and
has already turned out gradu-
0tes).
stand behind the soda counter
And mix wet drinks gaIGre.
serve all kinds of fiappers
And shelks that do me bore.
I'll have you know it's not easy,
These complicated drinks to constitute;
Soda jerkers are born. not made,
And now graduate from an institute.
Uhen yOu see me serve nut sundae,
AL dressed up like n new suit,
1On,H know IL takes brains to do IL,
And ! got 'em In an Institute.
FRAPPE FRANK.
The Washington times., 1926-12-06

Gpeaking Of bOOkUoTns,
the librarian at Durham,
South Africa, found q ~
foot python among the books
IN the reading room.
G.. II. D.
The Washington times., 1926-12-06

WHICH DO YOU PREFER?
Some girls are blondes
Aud others are bPunettes:
Some prohibition officers are dry.
But many Of them are "wets."
MARY H..
The Washington times., 1926-12-06

POLICEMAN CHESTER A. BAILEY, of No. 2 Pre-
cnct narrowly escaped death last night when his auto
skidded and hit street at New Jersey Avenue and
Street Northwest. He is shown in bed at Sibey Hos
pital responding to minisratons by Mrs. Helen Lyes,
nurse
The Washington times., 1926-12-06
URGES STRENGTHENING
OF NATIONAL DEFENSE

The need of strengthening Ma
tional defense was emphasized by
Theodore Stitt, chief of the Veter.
ans of Foreign Wars.
The recommendation was made in
a conference today with President
Coolidge.
The Washington times., 1926-12-06
METAMoRPHosIs

= petite damseI named Cinderella
Van Ripper,
Than whom no flapper was ever
flipper
Put on roller skates one day.
ii Lost ller equilibrium in sudden way,
And became y picturesque lady sIip-
per" II. SMITH.
The Washington times., 1926-12-06
SLEEPY CHARLIE CHAPLIN

As We understand 1t, Charlie
Chaplin desired to sleep like
normal man in his oWn home.
When some noisy and none too dry
visitors GrriUod at his home at
a. M, and remained aInM 3 o'clock,
keeping Charlie and the babies
GwGke, Charlie actually 0re,0 hu-
NAN aud protested. NotU he IS
charged 10ith "inaultin0" guests
His tcife has left him. For his
crime Of tCdptin1 to sleep in his
OtCn home he t1tH doubtless be
called on TO pay nice separation
sums and court and tGGyer charges
Maybe the American public isn't
going to criticize Charlie for 4OhGt
he has done, it the "insultin0" part
Is the main accusation against him
as, q husband.
OF course, many sheiks, JLGpperS
and movie heroes and heroineS aDW
feel that Charlie ought to be t1tlI-
ing to sleep In the day time and
haze hilarious times at night, but
It is possible that he has to do
some screen tCorE In the day time
tn order to obtain money to pay
prospective dlinony.
\ JUMBO JAKE,
The Washington times., 1926-12-06

After the boy has UOrked
his tOay through college on
his dads money he goes back
to the Old mans office and
proceeds to 1Uork has San
through more of the old mans
coin. GENEVIEVE.
The Washington times., 1926-12-06

The number of homes In the
United States served with cleo
+ricity has Increased In six years
from S,700,000 to more than $780,
900.
The Washington times., 1926-12-06

LOOK AHEAD AND SMILE
When the world seems sot agin ye,
An yer prospects All look blue.
An yer Jest plum discouraged
That sc don't knew what TO do,
An ser thoughts Is 30 blamed gloomy
That life don't seem worth WHILE
6es straigiIten MP an look ahead,
An smile, dern Sc, smile.
VIRGINIA WICK.
80
THE LONG TRIED ROYAL
ODYSSEUS."