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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-03-08

No battle of ballots is ever Won
until the votes are counted is an
axiom as old as political campaigns.
And that il is as true today as it
was when ii was first coined will be
attested TO by those members of
the Eighth Alaska Legislature WHO
first induced representative Sum
ner Smith to enter the race for
Speaker
That he was elected Speaker is
now history. And his performance
in that position during the first day
indicates he will make an excellent
presiding officer. He is selfpossessed
calm and collected and carries him
self with an easy dignity that be-
fits the chair he occupies. 1t is Il
safe bet, as they say on the surf
side. that he will not suffer any by
comparison with his predecessors.
There is. however, more to the his
tory than his mere election indi-
Gates He had nine votes to six
for Representative Ross. However.
there were but two out of the entire
nine which he received that We're
counted for him as late as Sunday
night And thereby hangs the more
interesting tale. Mr.. Smith entered
the race last week. in opposition to
Mr. Ross. at the solicitation of two
of his colleagues from the Third.
d., ,t,ti Nh,
and with the assurance of the votes
of four other members. There with
his own vote and that of Repre-
sentative Grier, were enough to i'll
sure his majority. Representatives
Gaffney and Rydeen, Second Di-
vision; and Fisher and Sheldon from
the Fourth, We're his other support
ers.
This was the lineup until few
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-03-08
Percentage of Fee System
For Justice Is Denounced
By William Houard Taft

WASHINGTON. March s. - The
Supreme Court declares that the
widespread practice of allowing To-
cal peace officers to pocket per-
centage of fines is indefensible
under sound judicial policy holding
invalid the Ohio law which permits
may yors of municipalities to act as
judges in prohibition cases. then
draw fees in proportion to the
amount of fines imposed
The Supreme Court declares that
everyone accused of violating the
law has right to a trial before a
Judge not financially interested in
the result of the case.
The decision was read by Chief
Justice William Howard Taft who
said every procedure which would
offer a possible temptation to the
average man as a judge to forget
the burden Of proof required to con
Wet the defendant or which might
lead him not to hold the balance
clear and true between the State
and accused, denies the defendant
due process of law.
In addition to Ohio. the States
OF Arkansa. Kentucky, Nebraska,
North Carolina, Georgia and Texas
allow inferior Judges no compensa-
ton except by fees collected from
convicted defendants.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-03-08
SHANCTUNCESE
CAUGHT IN new
P|NCERS DRIVE
Cantonese Make New Threat
in China War Plan
March on Cities.

SHANGHAI. March S.-New re-
ports show that the Shangtungese
are in pincers drive and the Can
tonese are threatening to march on
Marking and Foochow. Capture of
either place Will cut railroad cont
munication with the north which Is
Necessary for maintenance of the
Shan9tunSosc campaign.
New Menace Looms
The northern defenders found
themselves faced with IA new men
ace. The Cantonese have strongly
occupied Wuhu, G5 miles up the
langtse from Nanking and 200
miles west of Shanghai
Definite alignment Of Chen Tiao
Gung. Governor of Anhwei Prov
inee with the Cantonese has com
PEELED Chang -Tsunk Chang, while
standing off the Cantonese at
Kiangsu to wheel about and guard
the rear against the menace toward
Nanklng
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-03-08
Nevada MINING
CAMP NCX LIKE
REAL OLD DAYS
Town Springs Up at Scene
Of Gold Strike-Jump-
ers Run Out Of Town.

TONOPAH. Nev. March S-Wee-
pah. the scene of Nevada's new gold
strike. is beginning to take on the
appearance of mushroom mining
town. long familiar in the life and
literature of the West
Residents pointed 10 two bootleg
gers who opened up the towns
'irst business houses" Tents were
pitched and the new comers began
receiving furniture and the camp
buzzed with activities OF home MAX
ing.
Three claim jumpers were run out
of camp
Tonopahs dance halls are prepar-
ing To reap share in the harvest.
Gasoline stations are working
lOube shifts.
one Hollywood movie company has
'ameramen at Weepah filming scenes
and reenacting the discovery of a
mine by two boys who took ont
ore assaying $4,000 to the ton.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-03-08
NEGROES
CAN NOW VOTE
ID m ocratic Leaders See
Change Possible in Future
State Elections.

HOUSTON, Texas. March s. -
Demoo ratio leaders see the possibil-
ity of Il solid negro vote to carry
the primaries in some sections as the
result of the Supreme Court decision
holding the Texas Primary Law un-
constitutional They think however
that the practical effect will be
small since few negroes now qualify
even in the general election, al
though some counties have a pre-
ponderance of negroes
Gov. Moody believes legislation
should be enacted authorizing the
Democratic party committeeman 10
formulate rules supplanting the
Texas statute prohibiting negroes
voting in the Democratic Primaries.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-03-08
Butcher Butts
Brains after
Killing Girl

ALLENTOWN. Penn, March s.
j. S. Fuenfstueck, Bethlehem butch
er. shot and killed Evelyn Ummel.
young girl. because she refused to
continue their friendship after she
learned he was married. Today he
ATTEMPTED to butt out his brains on
a piece OF furniture in his cell He
knelled. knocking his head against
the furniture until be cut deep
cash in his forehead and fell un-
conscious.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-03-08

WASHINGTON, March S.-Several
of the newest postage stamps al
ready are becoming rarities and
soon. no doubt, they will become
prizes for collectors.
Among them is the 2-cent stamp
recently issued to commemorate the
Battle OF White Plains. n. Y, radi-
cally different in design from any
previously issued. The supply of AZ,
650,0O has been exhausted, except
possibly for small lots in various
postoffices.
The NOrse-American Centennial is
sue also may become rare. as only
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-03-08
FLORIDA BANKS
FAIL TO Open

WEST PALM BEACH. Fla. March
S.-The First Bank and Trust Com
pany of Palm Beach and the North
wood Bank and Trust Company of
West Palm Beach, closed their doors
this morning when the First Amer
lean Bank and Trust Company failed
to open. Runs began on three other
banks here. The police We're called
to control the mobs which gathered
in front of the institutions.
The First American Bank and
Trust Company announced it WAS
solvent and will reopen after reor-
ganilation.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-03-08
Coz. Parks to Delirer
Message to SOIons
u ednesday afternoon

Gov. George A. Parks. so both
branches of the Legislature were
informed yesterday just before
adjournment, will appear before
Joint session of the Legislature
al y. M, W. dnts sday and de
liver his biennial message. 1t will
be his first official appearance
before that body.
Arrangements for the joint
session, which will be public.
were being made today. 1t will
be held in the hall of the House
Of Representatives. \ large
crowd is expected to hear him
read his message.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-03-08
Two D'Autremont Boys
May Be in Canadian Jail

ASBESON. Quebec. March S.-An
American Postal Inspector is coming
here to examine two men jailed here
on suspicion of being Roy and Ray
D'Autremont. wanted for an Oregon
train wreck and killings. The two
men refused to make any statement
The pair was arrested when they
requested nights lodging at the
police station A third man. com
panion of the Two, made out an al.
fidayit they were the D'Autremont
brothers.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-03-08
MOTHER LOVE FR4UGHT
WITH MANY DANGERS

CHICAGO, March 81 he strong
est influence in the world toward
moulding character mother love
was classed today as among the most
dangerous.
Mothering children with too much
affection is fraught with the dan
ger" warned DR.. Alfred Adler, noted
an inferinrity complex" in the child
"All minds are alike. All children
except feeble minded ones have the
i'll developing children is courage
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-03-08
COL, MILLER
IS SENTENCED

Miller, former Alien Property Gus
todian, was today sentenced to Is
months in the Federal Prison and
fined $1,000 for conspiracy to de-
was found guilty last week. The
trial of Miller's co-defendant, Har-
ry NJ Daugherty, former Attorney
General, has twice resulted in dis
agreement by the jury.
Miller's bail was continued al
$1,000 pending an appeal.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-03-08
TREMENDOUS DEATH TOLL

TOKYO, March S. = Early dis
patches received here during the
night regarding the quake late yes
tef'ay and which continued at in
terNai9 early last evening. indicated
lowed the quake in many sections.
Army airplanes flew over the Tan
so region, which was the hardest
hit l. is not heavily populated
but is studded with small villages.
The ayiators saw much smoke. indi-
eating q number of the village were
blazing and anti-like swarms of
refugees We're sighted walking along
the snoW-covered railway tracks.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-03-08
b. t.. Salmon Are
NOu Nenaced by
Hair Seals

NEW WESTMINSTER, B. c.,
March 9.-An enormous increase in
ser River is serious menacing the
.easOn's salmon pack. Many salmon
caught in nets were neatly nipped
Off by the seals, leaving only the
heads. Efforts to reduce the num-
her of seals by rifle and machine
"'ns proved futile as they do not
herd like sea lions. The government
will be asked 20 take immediate
steps for 'ermination OF as many
az possible OF the hair seals
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-03-08
OLD PRECEDENT
WIPED OUT BY
HOUSE ACTION
Committee on Committees
Named by Speaker In
stead Of Delegations.

BY vote of eight to seven. House
yesterday afternoon overturned the
practice of II years, prevailing dur
ing the previous seven sessions anu
put into the hands OF Speaker Sum-
ner Smith the power to appoint the
powerful committee on committees.
Heretofore. since the very first ses-
sion of the Alaska Legislature, this
power has reposed in the hands of
the delegations from the four Di-
visions.
The stripping of the delegations
was opposed by seven members,
headed by Representative Murray,
Cordova, but they were overridden
by the majority. And the Speaker
promptly named the committee which
is charged with the duty to appor
ton the assignments to members for
regular standing committees.
Motion BY Sundqust
The motion, the adoption of which
swept aside the precedent and prac
tice of IA years, was made by Mr..
Sundquist, Candle, who moved that
the Speaker be empowered to ap-
point the Committee on Committees
Mr. Murray moved an amendment
that the delegation from each di-
vision elect it's own member to that
committee, as in the past. The
amendment was lost, Ross. Paul
Sundquist, Benjamin. Ferguson
Worth, Johnston and Smith voting
against it, and Murray, Fisher, Gaff-
ney. Rydeen, Sheldon. Scott and
Grier voting yes, on rising vote.
The original motion then passed nine
to six. Mr. Grer voting for it with
those who had opposed the Murray
amendment
Speaker Smith then named Ross.
Paul, Grier and Sundquist on the
Committee on Committees. 1t was
expected to report it's recommends
tons this morning.
Other Committees Named
The Speaker then appointed Messrs.
Rydeen, Sheldon and Benjamin as
a committee to inform the Senate
the House was organized and ready
for business. He also appointed
Messrs. Fisher, Murray and Fergu-
son to inform the Governor of the
same facts. The House adopted the
1925 rules with the provision that
changes might be later in the ses-
sion.
Name Other Employees
Late yesterday afternoon the
House appointed its staff of clerical
and stenographic employees. Mrs.
Nita Mcqueen was named Assistant
Miss Darlene Berry, Miss Alice Case,
Mrs. Nadia Vestal and Mrs. Ben a.
Grier for typists and stenographers.
The House also received a Senate
committee notifying it the Senate
was organized.
Committees Selected
The report of the Committee on
Committees was rendered at this
mornings session of the House and
was adopted without discussion. The
following standing committees We're
named in it:
Banks, Banking and Corporations:
Scott, Lomen and Fisher.
judiciary and Federal Relations:
Murray, Paul, Worth, Lomen and
Johnston.
Education. Public Health. ouaran-
tine and Morals: Paul, Sundquist.
Grier, Ross, Johnston.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-03-08
MONEY FOR BANtS

WEST PALM BEACH, March S.
An armored car bringing $1,000
00C in currency arrived from Miami
early this afternoon To prevent clos
ing Of two other banks. While runs
continued throughout the after
noon. officials of the banks believed
impending closing has been averted
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-03-08

inslill il the minds Of the little ones
a sense ot fearlessness that is the
important thing.
Mothers are too likely to destroy
or minimize courage in their babies,
The child learning to walk totters,
reaches out for mamma and falls
into har arms instead OF on the
floor. The child gets bump; it
cries and is soothed by the mother.
The mother is always ready to
soothe it. The result is the foun.
dation OF what is later recognized
in adult life as the inferiority com.
plex.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-03-08
Sheriff Arrested for
Flogging Of Editor

SOPERTON, Ga. March S.-She
riff w. L. Thigen and three others
have been arrested on charge of
participating in the flogging of II. NJ
Flanders, Editor of the Soperton
News on the night of February 25.
Flanders is still confined to his bed.
His assailants told him he was flog-
ged because of his activities against
lawlessness and bootleggers.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-03-08
FRANCE MAY PAY

PARIS, March 8.-The Chamber of
Deputies Professionally approved to-
day of Poncare's provisional agree
ment with the United States to pay
SO 900 900 on the Washington debt
settlement this year.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-03-08
TEN WORD TITLE FOR
GERTRUDE STEIN BOOK

PARIS. March 8--"A Book Con-
Guiding With AS Wife Has a Cow"
is the title OF the latest literary
product of Gertrude Stein, American
stylist. The book, published in Paris,
is illustrated by Juan Girls, whose
drawings are about as easy to under
stand as the text.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-03-08
HONOR MAN SUICIDES

PRINCETON, N. j., March s.
Frederick Wilson, for the past three
years honor man of Princeton Uni
versity was found hanging in his
room this afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-03-08
1900 MARINES
LAND, NICARAGUA

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, March s.
Sixteen hundred American marines
have arrived on the transport Hen
derson from Quantico Virginia. Two
trainloads of men were dispatched
to protect the railway
lines and others have been sent to
outlying posts.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-03-08
Fined 81 for Violating
So. Car. Old Blue Laws

COLUMBUS, So. Car, March s.
Fred S. Asmar, cafe proprietor. has
been fined 81 when he entered a
guilty plea of selling cigarettes on
Sunday in violation of the dust
covered blue laws of the state.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-03-08
THOUSANDS ARE
REPORTED DEAD,
QUAKE IN JAPAN
Official ounc ement of
Yesterdays Disaster
Shows Big Death Toll

TOKYO, Japan. March s.
An official announcement said
2,Ceo persons perished in ves-
terday's quake.
Officials of Osaka Observatory
said the quake was the severest
IN Weston Japan since 1854.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-03-08
BRITISH SEE CHANGE

LONDON. March S,-British Off
cial observers foresee complete con
troll of Shanghai by the Cantonese
shortly as the result of the realign-
ment of the Chinese warlords.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-03-08

A London bank honOred post
card check sent through the mail
directing it 10 pay the addressee
tne sum of one pound only"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-03-08
BRITISH TO ACCEPT

LONDON, March s 1t is stated
in Government circles that accept
anee of the three power naval con-
ference WAS a foregone conclusion.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-03-08

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New Britain herald., 1927-03-23
Texas Democrats Strong
 For Any Dry Candidate

Houston. Texas, March 23 OPp-- Tie Texas delegation 10 the demo- cratic national convention next year will support William G. McAJoo or somo other prohlbitionist. Std'c Senator Tom Love. former demo- cratic national committeeman, told the United Press today.
 Love was indrcod to express his views of the 1928 presidential race in response to a statement given out yesterday by Albert s. Burleston of Texas, postmaster general in the Wilson cabinet, who said he favored Alfred E. smith for the democratic nomination and believed he could be elected,
 "Prohihitlon will not he an issue in the next presidential Campaisn.' ' Love said. "Burleston is a wet. So is Smith. Tho Texas delegation will go 10 the next national democratic convention with instructions to stand for NacAdoo or some one ad- vocatjng his principles.
 TWO hundred or more Texas counties will go solid for MacAdoo.' v
 Love suggested that Burleston has approved smith because of his views on prohibition.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-23
THROWN FROM AUTO
Bridgeport Young Man Is Prob ably Fatally Injured During Chase of Another Party.

Bridgeport. Conn. March c3 Pl- Thrown off the back ot an automo- bile in which Charles Squilanti, IS. was fleeing from his father and three friends. according 10 the story told 10 police by Dominick Squil- lanti, father of the boy. Leonard Belpedio, p, early today received injuries which may prove fatal.
 Found by milkman at the inter- section of Fairfield avenue and State street, making his rounds before daylight, BcIpodio was at first be!icevd 10 be a ictrn Of shooting, an ambulance surgeon expressing the belief that wounds in the abdomen and elsewhere on his body were due to bullets, a .S2 cali brc revolver found under the cap on which his head rested lending color to the belief. Hospital surgeons, however, stated there was no reason to believe the wounds due to bullets.
 Squillanti said his son had taken the car without his permission and he and his friends were following him 10 set 1t back.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-23
STANLEY SCHOOL
 STILL HAS LAND
Caterpillar Egg Cluster Contest
 Report Passes 86,0Q0 Mark

The battle Of the bugs conduct ed by the kiwanis club agricultural committee under the direction Of William R. Tenn is still on, accord- lns 10 a report made by MT Fenn at the meeting Of the club today, and the total number Of cEc Clus- ters is mounting up 10 point where it is expected 10 reach 1oG, ,ooQ be- fore the ends Of the contest.
 Mir. Fenn reported today in the drive against the tent caterpillar egg clusters that moro than 5000 have been turned in by school children.
 The report is as follows: Stanley school, o2,7ll; Lincoln school, I6.- 66o; Central Junior high, l0,a7S: Smallcy school, S,264; Valentine E. Chamberlain school, S,123; North end school. 5,206; Monroe school, B. SG7; Bartlett school. l,255; indtvi- duals. 2,012; total. SG,07S.
 The speaker at the club today was George L. Roth of a gold refining company Of Hartford. Mir Roth told Of the uses of gold in dontis- try. He explained how the general health of q person Is affected by neg!ecting the teeth. X number Of local dentists were at the meeting.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-23
Accused Man Relates
 His Action After Killing

Bridgeport. conn, March Ie ''- Anthony Padula. 25, of Norwalk, told in the superior court today of how, fearing vengeance on the part of the relatives of the man ho had killed, he had hid in the woods in Rowayton for three days and nights and then fled to Canada where he was later apprehendod.
 Padula Is on trial for second de- gree murder. On August s on Lex ington avenue, Norwalk. he shot and mortally wounded Gennaro Gle mente, also of Norwalk. Padula claims hat h shot in self defense when Clemcnte, armed with q knife, attacked him after Padula had re- Qured the return of a $50 loan made two years previous.
 Cross examination by States M- torney William II. Comley failed to shake materially Padula's story of the fatal fight told yesterday in di- rect examination.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-23
Public Utilities Stocks,
TREASURY BALANCE Treasury Balance. S4o6, ,S74,c.o.
Either Drunk or Drugged
 When Married, Girl Says

Jersey City, N J.. March B Upl- A pretty little brown haired girl, Mrs. Rose Slywka Dcmicowitch t,, turned her largo blue eyes on Nico- Chancellor Fallon today and swore in tkrainian that she was either druggcd or drunk whom she married Dan Demioowitch, .' year old hutch- CT in Bridgeport Conn, last May Ia. and that she did not know she was his wife until he told her so after tho ceremony.
 Rose is suing for aunuiment She stayed with her husband only two weeks, ' week in Bridgeport and a week here. Then shc returned 10 her aunt and uncle Wasyl and Mary koval. with whom she was living when she left home. according to her story. to go to Bridgeport and get a Joh.
 Demieowitch denies the girls charges, asserting she married him willingly and deserted him willfully.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-23
France Is Willing to :.
 Discuss Limitations

Geneva, March B tUPl-F'rance i. willing to discuss limitation of naval armament In the basis pro- posed by the United States, Paul Eoncour, French representative on the league of nations preparatory disarmament commission said today. but she believes that the limitation basis proposed by France would be superior.
 Naval reductions arc made more effective" said Boncour, "by limit ing total tonnage. although We rec ognize the necessity for discussing limitation of naval strength by classes. as proposed by tho United States"
 The French thesis would require each country 10 keep it's total maya! strength within a certain tonnage. but would not stipulate how the ton- mage would be employed. It might all be devoted 10 submarines or 10 cruisers or to any other arm, de- pending upon individual prefer enccs. The United States proposal was to limit tonnage to be devoted to each class so trat the ratio of strength would be the same in each division.