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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-01
CLIMATE HAS LITTLE
EFFECT ON STUCCO

Climatic conditions do not af-
feet good stucco One sees as many
stucco houses in the southern sect
ion of the country as in the north;
the artic has almost as many as the
tropics.
During the hardening period heat
only helps the material to take
a better bond. Cement stucco. com
bined with rigid wall construction,
either masonry'or frame and metal
Hath. and aided by proper workman
ship and proper curing. produces
wall that is almost everlasting.
The water in the stucco has no
effect on the metal lath The
builder need not fear that his lath
will rust away. Instead the con-
crete forms a protection around
ii and together the two are almost
as strong as REINFORCED concrete.
In any event, the wall construction
must be rigid to prevent the build
ling from moving. 1t the building
should move the best stucco in the
world will crack and loosen.
Our national fire loss was 1885,
100000 in 1921 and 1921 100000 in
1922. In dwelling houses alone the
loss was S65,000,000 in 1921. This
is the price that must be paid for
|combustible material. More wide
spread use of stucco and inflam-
Unable roofing material would tend
to lessen this fire hazard. as it
would prevent the flames from
spreading
There are not many other
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-01

One Of the outstanding addresses
is expected to be made by Fred
LAWS, engineer in charge of the
metropolitan division of the New
Jersey Highway Department, on the
subject of Highway Economies.
The first engineering address or
the program is Traffic Surveys, .
by ]. G. Mckay, of the U. S. Bu-
reau of Public Roads. Many states
now are making traffic surveys to
determine the need and make pro-
visions for widening existing roads
traffic warrants such improvements
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-01
CIANNINrS SUCCESS

The success that Dusolina
Ciannini, daughter of Sig.
Feruci A. Giannini, OF East
Edgewater avenue, Pleasant
vile, is having in the musical
world, is of keen interest to
all the people of South yer-
sew, not less than to the peo-
pie of her own home city.
Ciannini is certain to grow in
popular and renown, and
will take a world prominence
with ease as becomes her
ability and effectiveness.
William ]. Henderson,
well known music critic, to-
day places his stamp OF APP
proval upon Ciannini's work
and his comment is most
interesting. 1t is as follows:
Miss Ciannini has
learned much in the
stern school of expert
ence. One of the most
important acquisitions
is a realization of the
necessity of outstanding
her resources. When
she first sang here she
continually gave all she
had and there was no re-
pose in her art. Now
she knows enough to
keep well within her
powers and she sings
with balance and dram
attic point. Her delivery
of the Joan of Arc
air was an instructive
illustration of the force
of dignity and depth in
passionate utterance.
In the midst of the
phantasmal procession
of vocal mediocrities
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-01

Economic expert who says the
cost of your house should not
exceed twice the amount of your
over a fine bit of propaganda for
ovevr a fine bit OF propaganda for
some tent and awing company.
trians don't know how the other
half live
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-01

forms of exterior finish that can
compare with cement stueco as a
background for shrubs and a sur
face for the growth of vines. This
fact can easily be verified through
observation of existing buildings
in high-elass neighborhoods where
the planting of shrubs and vines
is given particular attention
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-01

81 900 a Front Foot on the
Boulevard, read article on the
personal touch in values by Ben
iamin R. Fox.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-01

English cooks report more than
$50 ways of preparing the humble
potato. How do you like yours
boiled, or baked with jackets on?
There's only one way of eating
them, anyhow.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-01

$1,000 a Front Foot on the
Boulevard. read article on the
personal touch in values by Ben
jamin r. Fox.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-01

Banking transactions to the
opening day of the transatlantic
radio phone shows that some sub
stantial business can be picked
out of the air.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-01

81 600 a Front Foot on the
boulevard, read article ON the
personal touch in values by Ben
iamin r. Fox.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-01

-"s1,0 900 a Front Foot on the
Boulevard, read article ON the
personal touch in values by Ben
jamin K. Fox.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-01

A tax on tires is bad enough
but tacks in them may be worse.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-01

Two heads are better than one,
Ask the barber.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-22
'HANkOW UNDER MARTIAL RULE;
 FOLLOWS RIOT
Streets Patrolled Follow ing Disturbance Near
 British Concession
CANCSTERS RESCUE
 COMMUNIST LEADER
Riots Follow Arrests S Aboard Japanese Ship
 Jap Sentry Is Killed

|s7 HANKOW, China. Sept. 22.- This city today is under martial law with it's streets heavily pa |tsolled following serious dis turbance outside of the British concession. An undetermined number of people were killed and wounded in the affair.
 The disturbance broke out when a gang of armed men res cued an uniformed prisoner be- lleved to be Communist leader from Chinese guard. The guard vas taking the prisoner. who vas captured aboard Japanese tteamer. through crowded street when the gang opened fire. In a prolonged exchange of shots, many were killed or wounded, and several gangsters were cap tured.
 The Japanese disarmed 50 Chi nese soldiers aboard the steamer and held them for other troops. When the latter arrived. Jap anese sentry was bayonetted.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-22
ADVANCE MADE 'iN QUOTATIONS
 ON FOX PETLS
M a arked Trend Toward White, Red and Cross
 Foxes in Seattle

SEATTLE, Sept. z2.-Demand for fox belts featured the month ly auction of the Seattle Fur Elk change today. There was mark ed trend toward white, red and cross foxes with some advances in prices.
 ; The prices offered at the sale were announced as follows: Cross fox sold at an advance of 20 to 50 per cent over last months sale, average being $53 while the best skin brought $103. { White fox, which are notice ably scarce this year. are in de- mand at an average of $52.12. Red fox, an unusually high grade collection of skins, averaged S35, while the best lot brought $47.50. The offering was small.
 Mink, including many low grade skins, averaged $12.75. Muskrats declined to an average of s1.S6, the best of the lot bringing $2.2O.
 A small collection of lynx av- eraged $3O per pelt. The de- mand for wolf skins was fair, averaging $2S.60.
 Beaver declined slightly, aver aging $25.54 for all offerings. Wolverine went rapidly at an average price of $23.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-22

Namy Aye Killed im Street Fighting iu Chinese Ci1
Both Parties 4 gree Tases
 Should Be Cut But Ca1,nOt
 Agree on Program for Use

WASHINGTON, Sept. While both Republicans and Democrats in Congress are agreed that there should be substantial deductions in the Nations Tax Bill, effective next year. composing of widely divergent views will be necessary before the legislation can be sent to the President for his approval
 With neither Republicans nor Democrats able to muster work ing majority in the Senate, the insurgents, who have pronounced views on the form deductions should take, will hold the balance of power and probably will be able to delay action until farm relief. flood control and other measures have been put well or their way or have been enacted
 Divergence Is Wide
 Differences of opinionT as tc what and how reductions in taxes should be made exist not only as between the leaders of the major parties in Congress, but also among the members of each individual party.
 This is illustrated in the mat ter of surtax rates, which have been a chief bone of contention in Congress since the first postwar decision bill was introduced.
 A number of Republican lead CTS favor a further reduction in the maximum rate, whereas oth- CTS hold that the present rate should be retained, passing their argument on the principle of ability to pay.
 Some of the Democrats want a revision of the intermediate sur. tax brackets. claiming that the present ones are negotiable. while still others are prepared to resist any changes in surtax rates, hold. ing out for a reduction of rates which would relieve from all ,n- come taxes persons having an in. come of less than $5.000 annually
 Reduce CorporatG Taxes
 One feature of tax division on which both parties seem to be agreed now is that providing for reduction of the corporation taxes. How much the cut will be remains to be determined, but some leaders are suggesting that the levy be reduced from 1874 per cent to II per cent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-22
Artesian Wells Supply
 Water to Farm Corps

PORTALES, New Mexico, Sept. 22.- 2.--Irrigation is the least of the trouble of farmers in this region. More than 200 artesian wells pro vide moisture for crops.
 A shallow water sheet" under lies the Portales valley and pro vides water for the wells. Some of them flow naturally and some have to be pumped. One of the wells has been pumping for 16 years and shows no sign of weak ening.
 By conserving the water from the wells and using scientific methods in their farming. the ranchers have been able to pro duce sturdy crops on land that once was known as the heart of the Great American desert."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-22
MOST MAGNIFICENT RING SPECTACLE OF AGES AWAITS GONG OF STARTER;
 CHAMP AND CHI 4LLENGER SEEM FIT
Gene Will Be Fighting the Real Dempsey This
 Time, Declares Jack

CHICAGO. Sept. 22. = Utmost confidence of regaining the title was expressed in Dempsey's final statement before tonight's fight. , He radiated a supreme belief in his ability to dispose of the Champion by knockout.
 He said: "I am ready for Tun- ney. This time l will win de- cisively. think am good enough to finish Tunney inside of seven rounds, but if he hap pens to last the limit, I am surs will be far enough out in front to win the decision.
 May End Quickly
 "If Tunney stands up and fights 1t will not take long. If I have to chase him around the ring. will catch him. Tunney will find me entirely different now. My punch is good, my legs good, my physical condition is all I can ask.
 T am going in weighing about 195 pounds, just the figure I wanted to be. If am beaten will be willing to concede that Tunney is real Champion be- cause he is going to fight the real Dempsey this time"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-22
DEMOCRATS TO
 CONFER ABOUT
 1928 CAMP A|GN
L leaders of I2 Western States Are to Meet Tn
 Ogden for Discussion

OGDEN, Utah, Sept. 22.-Prom- inent Democrats from twelve west ern states have promised to a. tend the conference here Sept. 23-24 at which it is understood the availability of Alfred E. Smith. Governor of New York, as De mocratic presidential nominee will be discussed, it was disclosed when invitations to the meeting were received in the mail here.
 There is nothing however, in the invitations to show that the meeting is to be an Al Smith affair."" The invitational letter ia signed by Joseph Chez, Ogden lawyer and former State Senator who sets forth he is extending the invitation in behalf of Fred w Johnson, prominent Rock Springs, Wyoming, DemocSat.
 Hour Topics Stated
 States from which acceptances have been received include Wyom ing, Arizona, New Mexico. Cali l fornia, Oregon. Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Montana. South and North Dakota and Utah. It is under stood here that the letter lists the subjects to be discussed al follows:
 CD The present two-thirds rule prevailing in the Democratic na tional convention.
 (2) Who Is the most available presidential candidate.
 (Continued on Page Two.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-22
JACK RETrREs EARLY

CHICAGO, Sept. 22. Jack Dempsey with his wife and two friends motored 40 miles into this city from his training camp at Crete last night. He is stay ing at the Morrison Hotel.
 Jack retired early last night. being in bed at 10 o'clock, for that restful sleep that means so much on the eve of what will be the most important battle in his pugilistic career. Dempsey took run around the mile and one eighth track at Lincoln Park yesterday, accompanied by his Trainer. Jerry the Greek. He was mean and crabbed through out the day, which, in the opin- ion of his handlers, is good indication that he is in the very peak of condition.
 Wife Has Hunch
 Estelle Taylor, Dempsey's wife, has a hunch her husband will be champion again after tonight's fight. She will remain in se- clusion at the hotel with a com panion during the fight and will not listen to the radio announce ments, but will concentrate every second, pulling with all her heart for quick victory for Jack, and hoping that neither he nor Tunney are injured.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-22
So-Called Battles of Cen. tury Fade when Com
 pared to Fight Today

CHICAGO, Sent. 22.-With the last of the legal barriers cleared away this city is swarming with the greatest fight crowd of all times. The Tunney-D Dempsey battle of dollars, open letters and mix ed opinions" moved today toward the climax of actual fsic combat which will ar- rive at approximately GAS p. m., (Pacifc Coast time).
 In its attraction of world wide interest, in the fierce and bitter character of its preliminary debates, in the size of stakes involved, which are $1,450,000 for the two hghters. a we'll as in tho magnitude of the promotion enterprise, the second Tunnsy-De fued far outstrips any sports' event in history. All of the so-called Battles cf the Gen. tury within the past few years are pale by comparison.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-22
RECORD ATTENDANCE

The fight crowd is expected to shatter all records by numbering very close to 150,000. The battle will pit Gene Tunney, soldier and masterful boxer, heavyweigbr champion of the world, agains. Jack Dempsey, plunging. personal ly magnetic slugger who was badly beaten and smashed to the verge of a knockout a year aga by his handsome foe.
 But he is Dempsey now primed for the big act of the most sensational comeback drama the boxing game has even known.
 Believe He Will Defeat
 The Champions supporters in- sist that the fighting machine that all but crushed the slugging Dempsey in the battle of the Sesqui- Centennial at Philadelphia a year ago in downpour of rain is equipped to repeat his victory, and probably in more decisive fashion.
 Jacks packers. however. see the "old Manassa Mauler" as once more the aggressive batter ing plunger; as the battler who knocked out Willard at Toledo to gain the heavyweight crown, Car pentier, the fighting Frenchman at Boyles Acre and battered Firpo, the Wild Bull of the Pampas,' '' into submission at New York, and, after losing to Tunney, start. ed his effort to climb back to the throne of pugilism by plaster ing a knockout on the person of one Jack Sharkey, at New York In seven slugging rounds; . bat tier who carries dynamite in his two hard fists, if not quite as
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-22
German Aviator Includes
 Alaslka m FIixht Route

ANGOKA, Turkey, Sept. 22. = Lieut.. Otto Koenuecke, German aviator, enroute to the United States via the Orient. announced when he arrived here from Go. logne. the plans he will follow in the flight. He said: "I will hop off Friday for Basra, Mesopo tsmia, thence to Bombay. Calcu:- ta, Shanghai. Tokyo, Sakhalin Is land, Alaska. and then San Fran cisco. Mexico City and New York. I don't know how long 1t will take but we hops to reach our koAl."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-22
Tunney Predicts Will Win by Knockout Late Tn
 l0-Round Bout


 CHICAGO, Sept. 22.-Tunney is ready for the test of battle in which he will be called upon to- night to defend his heavyweight title. He slept well and deep last night and tbis morning seem ed fit for even the most gruelling sort of fight.
 In a pre-battle statement the Champion said: "I have reached the peak of condition without a bruise, and but one slight hurt. 1 am even more certain I will win than I was when I engaged Dempsey last year. feel have improved considerably, so will win without great difficulty"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-22
Trade Commission Plans
 Seal and Beaver Inquiry

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-The Federal Trade Commission today announced that it is sounding out opinion in the seal and beaver fur industry on the staging of a conference on unfair trade prac tices. Chief among the practices to be considered will be fa;sc and misleading advertising and branding of imitation seal and beaver skins.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-22
Vare's Organization
 Wins in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 22.- Under the leadership of Senator elect William s. Ware, the Re- publican organization, on the face of incomplete returns, ap- parently was deciseively victor ious in the Republican Mayoral- ity primary Tuesday. Harry A. Mackey. City Treasurer. the Ware candidate, had double as many votes as were cast for J. Hamp- ton Moore, former Congressman and former Mayor of Philadel- phia. independent candidate for the Republican nomination.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-22
French Princess to Wed
 Son of Duke of Aosta

ROME. Sept. 22.--The marriage of Princess Anne of France lc the Duke of Apulia, eldest son of the Duke of Aosta. will take place at Naples November 5. King Victor Emmanuel has given his consent to the wedding. Naples was chosen as the scene of the marriage because the parents of the bridegroom live there at tho royal villa Capodimonte.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-22
s'Lord Hit Dempsey Solar Ple1us.'' Prays Minister


 ASHTABULA. Ohio, Sept. 22. = Rev. H. P. Dunlop. Chicago Angelist, led 40 fol- lowers in prayer at a revival meeting here last night urg- ing the Lord to strike Dempsey q solar plexus blow" and thus end the big fight before 1t begins.
 While his followers knelt. Rev. Dunlop recited a pray CT: 'God lives today and will answer our prayers and we can thus block this brutal prisenght, thor oughly believe"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-22
PROHIBITION AGENT LOSES OUT WHEN
 SERIES DAY. WARRANT AFTER SUNSET

CHICAGO. Sept. 22.-The sun set last July ? at S:29 D. m. in stead of S:so. for which P. H.. McMahon. roadhouse owner. and two employees were duly thank full later.
 The men were arraigned before a United States Commissioner On charges of possessing liquor. Pro.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-22
Silk Special Dumps $2,5OO,O Worth .Of Sik Into Riuer

VANCOUVER, B. C., Sept. ss. Five cars of raw silk. valued at 32,5O0,O00 plunged into the Fraser River yesterday when . special eastbound silk special train on the Canadian Pacific Railway left the track 1eO miles east of Vancouver. Rail officers said part of the silk probably would be salvaged. Noobdy was injured in the wreck.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-22
New Infantry Mortar ls
 Adopted by Department

WASHINGTON. Sept. 22.--Adop- tion of new infantry mortar to replace the smooth bore. muzzle loading three inch weapon used during the world. war has been announced at the war department.
 The new mortar is of 75 nm calibre. rifled and hreech-loaiinp with range of 1900 yards aud firing IS shots per minute. The mortar and its caisson can be pulled by one mule or be dragge1 by hand when the uss of animal transport is not possible in front line operetions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-22
QUITS GLOVES FOR
 BOOKS; IS ON EDGE

LAKE VILLA. H., Sept. 22.-- Satisfied that the physical man has been amply prepared for the battle with Dempsey in five months of training, Tunney turn ed scholar yesterday For three hours he forgot about the com ing tilt and browsed through the library of Red" Lundin. a Chi cago politician. a near neighbor to the country club where the Champion is staying here.
 Before he went to Lundin's home, Gene trotted four miles on the roads. This alone con-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-22

New York, became N a t 1 o Il al Com m a n q e r of t h e American Legion.
 Mrs. Irene Wal
 bridge of Peter boro, New Hamp- shire, was elected
 National President of the American Legion Auxiliary.
 M r s. R o b e r t
 Simpson, of Ju- neau. Alaska, was hOnOred by being
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-22

hibition officers testified they rad ed McMahQn's roadhouse July at S:30 ?. m. on a day" war rant.
 McMahon's attorney produced weather records to show that tho sunset at o:19 that day. and thas the prohibition aeents thefofore acted without proper vsrrans. The commisstcaer ayreed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-22
Too Little Lifting Ot Souls, Too
 Much ot Faces, Claini

CAMDEN, N. J., Sept. 22. Among mothers there is too much face lifting and too little soul-lifting, in the opin- ion of Justice Katzenbach of the State Supreme court. Tell ing the grand jury of the evil of complscency he said that daughter comes home with cigarette in one hand and cocktail shaker in the other and suggests that moth- CT go out and get her face lifted.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-22
Underwood and Lenroot Are Honored by Coolidge

WASHINGTON, Sept. a. Former United States Senator IT, vine l.. Lenroot of Wisconsin and Oscar w. Underwood of Alabama have been appointed by President Coolidge respectively members of the Anglo-American and Franco American commissions which deal with arbitration questions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-22

dw E. spafford elected as one of five regional Vice-Presidents of the Auxiliary. She is Western Division Vice-President.
 The unanimous election of MT. Spafford was procedure unpre- cedented in the annals of the Legion. He received the great est ovation accorded to anyone by the convention. The new President is the first Naval of ficer to head the veterans or |ganization. He was formerly a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-09-22
FIGHT suLLETINsi

Bulletins on the Tunney- Dempsey fight will be bullet toned as rapidly as press re- port are received by The Empire. A detailed round-by- round report win be received and should be ready for the first bulletins before 2 D. m.. as the fight win start at 6:46 D. m. Pacific Coast time. or m hour later than local time.