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The Kusko times., 1928-09-29
.2s YEARS AFTER JULES VERNE

The recent round-the-world trip made by Mears and Collyer takes the Grand Rapids Herald back to things that seemed fantastic 23 years ago, when Jules Verne died:
 Sixty years ago the man who wrote Round the World hi Eighty Days was hailed as the most fam tastic dreamer upon the globe. His imagination knew no bounds. He dreamed of voyages to the bottom of the sea in strange vessels whose oc- cupants were able to breathe through the use of freakish devices. He dreamed also of travelling Across Africa In aBalloon.' But the most monumental figment of Jules Verne's imagination-nextt to From the Earth to the Moon'-was Round the World in 80 Days The sheer impossibility of human being travelling from London to, New York, to San Fran cisco, to- Tokio, to. Suez, to Budapest, to Hamburg, to- London in 80 days was alluring. A. great dream, the critics all said,, but merely a dream. Never would it. come true.
 But that was during the life time of Jules Verne, who died--when? Not in the 18th century, when Pope Greg ory changed the calendar. Not in the 18th century when. Franklin. discov- cred. electricity. Not even as early. as the 18th century, when. the. telegraph and telephone were invented. Jules Verne died in 1905!
 And 23, years after the death of the man whose .s.Round the World >in 80 Days, was .calledsa classic of fan tasy, 23 years afterward John Henry Mears and B. D.. Collye made his 80- day voyage ridiculously slow. In just 23N days, IA hours, g.. minutes and. 5 seconds they travelled from New York eastward to New York And their record. doesn't begin to tap the possi- bilities- Their sea jumps were made by steamer instead of by airplane. Round the sworld. in 10 days is, an early ,possibility--not a dream, a probabilityi New. York, Frisco. To- kohama, Bohara, Constantinople, Paris, London, New York in 10 days, n more! It is a probability only . 23 years after the death of the man whose 80-day circling of the globe was counted evidence of imagination gone wild. The world has advanced startlingly fast in the last quarter century, and still sis.. going forward.'
The Kusko times., 1928-09-29
The Striver.

The. fact that the American public spends a billion year on the movies led: Will H. Hays to say ,t0 a. Los An geles reporter:
 1It's no.wonder, with such loyal and generous support, that the movies strive for an impossible perfection.
 There's an anecdote that, rightly understood, illustrates this striving. It seems that movie star required a substitute to impersonate him in a
The Kusko times., 1928-09-29
Takotna, Alaska, Sept. 29, 1928.
LIFE FOR A PINT" LAW.
lJuneau Empire.)

A discussion recently of the new criminal code of the State of Mich 5igan by the State prosecuting attor- lneys and the attorney general seemed to indicate that these officers of law reinforcement are convinced that it would be the part of wisdom to take tdry law convictions out of the scope tof the .habitual criminal clause. Un- sder the present status, minor dry law 1infractions count toward a mandatory life sentence provided for four felo- 7nies. Notoriety given the case of Fred Palm, Lansing man, who was sent to prison for life when his final soffense consisted of the possession of "a pint of gin, is said to have infiu- senced sentiment throughout the State ito such an extent that the next Leg lislature will be compelled. to tighten sthe habitual criminal law.
 The State commissioner of pardons :and paroles, Arthur D. Woods, felt this change in sentiment and has an- nounced he will urge the States law 1be made to conform to the Federal code, thus reducing prohibition viola 'tions to misdemeanors. To send a 4man to prison for life when several tof the offenses charged against him 'are mere dry law infractions lis an eextreme penalty" Wood declared. His attitude is supported by Governor Fred Green.
 This attitude of Michigan public of ifscers hasn't pleased prohibition :zealots, and prospects point to a fight. Anti-Saloon League officials have openly declared that prohibition violations must remain felonies and that bitter opposition will be offered ;any effort to modify the existing statutes.
 That such zealots will prevail in face of official approval of the pro- posed change in the law seems un- likely. However, the Anti-Saloon League is not without it's influence ;and does not hesitate to use it to club 'weak-kneed legislators into doing it's bidding whenever the occasion ;arises. If it had it's way Michigan would be but one of As States in which the law would make prohibition violations felonious, and require "a life for a pint" sentence for even fewer than four offenses, however minor their nature. It is this attitude of determination to impose their own ideas and ideals of life upon others with different set, entailing total de-
The Kusko times., 1928-09-29
Try Again, Dads

Dad (severely)-Ethel, I certainly smell cigarette smoke, on your breath.
 Daughter lslick as they make ,em) Now, father, ifsyou think I've been kissing George, why don't you say SC right out an dsay sso?
The Kusko times., 1928-09-29

struction of personal liberty, that has been more influential in the growth of public sentiment against the present system of prohibition.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-04
JUNEAU BILLIARD
PARLOR WILL BE
RE-OPENED SOON

The Juneau Billiard Parlors,
which was temporarily put out OF
commission by the fire which
ragged between the walls of the
building for several hours on Sat
urday, will be ready for business
again within a week or ten days,
in the opinion of Bert Keifer, who,
with Fred Cameron and Casey
Rolf, opened it last February.
The equipment, all of which es-
capped damage as it was moved
out on Saturday and stored at
various places, will be returned to
the building as soon as the place
is dried out and in good condi-
ton. Considerable work is be
ing done on the roof of the build
ing to repair the damaga done
when the roof was chopped
through to let the firemen get al
the flames which were between
the walls. Holes have been drill
ed in the first floor ceiling in or
der to drain the water out OF The
second floor. The first floor suf
fered little damage.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-04
LEMMEUX WEDDING
HELD AT MIDNIGHT

Nayereign Davis Bell became
the bride of Louis c. Lemieux
shortly before midnight last night
in the apartment taken by the
couple in the Coliseum Apart
ments. Judge f. A. Boyle per.
formed the ceremony which was
attended by fourteen guests. Mr..
and Mrs. w. ID. Gross attended
the bride and groom. An informal
reception followed the wedding.
Mr.. Lemieux, of the Coliseum
Theatre staff, came to Juneau
from Wrangell about four years
ago and has been at the theatre
for the last two years. Mrs Lem
ieux. sister of Capt. Jim Davis
of this city, has been here for the
last year, coming to juneau from
Wrangell. Both have wide Gil
Gle of friends in this city.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-04
TYLER TO Fill.
BOARD VACANCY,
VICE WHITNEY
Veteran Steamboat Man of
North Succeeds Capt.
6. H. Whitney

Capt George Tyler, oldtime
steamship navigator of the north,
and for the past 10 years in the
Seattle offices of the u. S. Board
Of Steamboat Inspectors, arrived
yesterday on the steamer Admiral
Evans and today took over the
office of Inspector of Hulls on the
local board. He succeed Capt
George II. Whitney who left re-
Gently for the States after 80
years service and whose retire
ment is pending.
Capt. Tyler came to the north
in the last decade of the nine
teenth century and operated yes
sells on the Yukon River between
tS Miehal and Dawson until
1900. He received his first pilots
license from Capt. Whitney in
1898, shortly after the latter be-
came inspector of hulls in this
district.
After 1900, the new inspector
came to the coast and was an
officer on several of the vessels
operating here in the early years.
He was on the old City of Seat
tie, the Sampson and other yes
/ sells. He was shipmate with Capt.
John Newmarker. Inspector OF
Boilers, on the Sampson for some
time, when the latter was CHIEF
engineer of that ship. In 1918,
Capt. Tyler was appointed to tho
Steamboat Inspection Service and
has been in the Seattle office
since that time.
Mrs Tyler will remain in Seat
tie for the next two months, then
come to Juneau. Capt. Tyler viii
be out of the city during that
time. He and Capt. Newmarket
land Leroy Vestal. clerk of the
local Board of Inspectors, leave
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-04
SPECIAL MEETING OF
COUNCIL POSTPONED;
TO BE HELD TUESDAY

To await the arrival of Harlan
Thomas, Seattle architect who
drew UP the plans and specifica-
tons of the new high school
building now being erected, the
special meeting of the City Coun-
ell for last Saturday night was
postponed until Tuesday evening.
Mr.. Thomas will arrive on the
steamer Alaska.
The meeting was called to in
yestigate charges made by A. 3.
Wyley, former foreman in the
school construction work, that
specifications regarding certain
materials were being ignored by
the contractor, Peter Woeck.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-04
Rear admiral COOntz
Quits Macy June II

WASHINGTON, June Rear
Admiral Robert T.. Goontz. who
has held the two highest posts in
the United States navy, will re
tire from active service ON JuLs
IL, his sixty-fourth birthday.
From 1923 to 1926 he was com.
mander in chief of the United
States fleet with the rank of ad-
lions. the ranking naval officer
afloat, and for four years before
that he was chief of naval opera
tions, the ranching naval officer
on land. Admiral Coontz com
manded the fleet on its goodwill
cruise to Australia and New
Zealand in 1925.
A native of Hannibal, Mo, AMI
neigihbor of Mark Twain, Coontz
was in early life a close friend of
Twain, and the humorist mentions
him in some of his writings.
Since 1925 the rear admiral has
been commandant of the fifth
naval district at Hampton Roads.
Va. He holds the distinguished
service medal.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-04
PEEPING GALLERY
IN HOUSTON HALL

HOUSTON, June 4-Every
person who can climb two
flights of stairs may get
glimpse of the Democratic
national convention.
An observation gallery will
be built at the front of the
building. Visitors will be per-
mitted to file up the stairs to
the gallery and TO stand on
the little platform a moment
or two. After a hurried look
over the auditorium the spec
tators must file down another
stairway and leave the hall.
Those who wish to listen to
the speeches may go u the
hospitality house." a wooden
structure opposite the audi
torium, whittier loud speakers
will carry the proceedings.
The hospitality house will ac-
commodate 1900 persons.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-04
DRY W MEN To
s T A R T FIGHT
FOR PROHIBIT TON
Will Begin Two Days Be
fore Opening of < {
Convention
WASHINGTON, Jun

WASHINGTON. Jun
fight by organized won
adoption of strong prohibition
planks and the nomination for
president of dry candidates by
both political conventions for the
election in November will be
launched next Sunday when the
Women's National Committee for
Law Enforcement will open head
quarters for a two days pre-con-
vention fight at Kansas City.
Although there is little indica-
ton as yet of any active organi-
cation among the women who sup
port modification of the Volatead
act or oppose prohibition enforce
ment to get planks in the party
platforms, the dry women are pre-
pairing an active campaign dur
ing the sessions of the conYen-
tons.
Some of the dry leaders among
the woman, among them Mrs.
Glen Shaver, wife of the chair
man of the Democratic national
committee, declare openly their
confidence in the ability of the dry
group to put through the nomi-
nation of a third presidential can
didate even if both conventions
choose men who in the opinion of
the women are wet.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-04
DR.. BUTLER Isl
NOT PLEASED At
G, 0. P. CAMP ICN |
Republican &c a der Saws
Issues Are Being Dodged
by Party's Candidates

NEW YORK, June DIR. Mich.
olas Murray Butler. president OF
Columbia University, delegate to
the Kansas City convention and
militant spokesman for liberal Re
pablicanism, yesterday looked
over the panorama of pre-conven.
tion activities within his party
and proclaimed the campaign dis
heartening."
More as a scholar rebuking his
pupils than an alarmist crying in
wilderness, the university head
decnied the estate into which his
party had fallen, and chided its
leaders for having permitted
craftsmanship to become satur-
ated with wishy-washy malprac-
tees.
1--WE are approaching the close,
he commented, "of the most dis
heartening campaign within my
memory
Though the Republican conven-
ton at Kansas City is less than
a fortnight away, President But
Ter found that none of the Repub-
lican candidates, with the possible
exception of ex-Gov. Lowden of
Illinois, had clearly defined his
position. There has been no at
tempt to meet world and national
problems. The presidential nom
nation has fallen to the "same
plane as patent medicine or a
suburban real estate develop
ment."
DR.. Butler was New York's
favorite son for the presidential
nomination in 1920.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-04
KRSUL AND FAMILY
HERE FROM EUROPE

Frank Krsul, who made his resi-
dence on Gastineau Channel many
years ago, returned here on the
Admiral Evans, accompanied by
his wife and four children.
He left here for Austria short
ly before the war broke out in
1914, was enlisted in the German
Austrian army and served until
the armistice was signed. After
ward he was married in Germany
and returned to Fiume, which was
handed over TO Italy under the
Treaty of Versailles. Mr.. Krsul
said Mussolni is a real dictator
and a state resembling martial
law exists at all times.
The two oldest sons speak Eng
fish fluently while the other two
children are too young TO say
much other than MAMA" and
Papa"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-04
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, June ALASKA
Juneau mime stock is quoted to-
day at ga, Missouri and Pacific
at 65, Bethlehem Steel Co.'s, Con
goleum 26as, Endicott sly, As
phalt $40. Glidden 251s, Great
Northern Ore 215s. Kelly Spring
field 81, Remington Rand 32h,
Southern Diaries 50A, Stewart
Warner 91A, U. S. Steel 143A
Yellow Truck 81.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-04
MRS. vESTAL ENTERTAINS

Mrs. Leroy Vestal entertained
on Saturday night with a bridge
party in honor of Mrs. Norman
Sjursen of Petersburg, who is
visiting here. Prizes were won
by Mrs. Douglas Austin and Miss
Jessie Mock. Mrs. Sjursen re-
ceived an attractive guest prize.
Three tables were in play dur
ing the evening and delicious
supper was served by the hostess
shortly before midnight.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-04
EAGLES TO INSTALL
IN DOUGLAS TONIGHT

The annual installation of of
fcers by Douglas Aerie 1T will
be the attraction in Eagledcm for
all members of the Fraternal
Order of Eagles on the Channel
this evening. Juneau Eagles are
specially invited to attend. A
special ferry leaves Juneau at 7
O'Clock.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-04
TWO STATES
STORM HIT

DALLAS, Texas, June Il
Damage to crops and small build
ings amounting to many thou
sands of dollars caused by severe
wind and rain storms in Texas
and Oklahoma are reported. Com
munication with many towns by
telephone and telegraph have
been broken.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-04
Lindbergh Runs Into
Thunderstorm in Texas

Ell PASO, Tex, June 4.-Col.
Charles A. Lindbergh arrived
here Unexpectedly from San
Diego yesterday. There was no
crowd, as his coming was not
heralded, and he took off an hour
later for an unannounced des-
tination, struck a thunderstorm
and turned back and spent the
night here.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-04

w. M. Buster. travelling man
for the Utah Wooden Mills, is
making his first tour as the com
pany representative in Alaska. He
is booked for Cordova on the Ad-
miral Evans.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-04
QUEEN WAS PIONEER

NAPLES, June 4-When King
Amanullah of Afghanistan rode
in a submarine lately, Italy point
ed out that he was not the first
sovereign to make such a voyage.
The late Queen Margherita rode
in a sub in 1922.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-04
OFFICIAL OF ALASKA
CONSOLIDATED HERE

On his first trip of the year to
various canneries operated in
Southeastern Alaska by the Alas
ka Consolidated Canneries, j. N.
Gilbert, vice-president and gen
eral manager of the company, ar
rived here this morning on his
boat the Hyack. lie will remain
over until tomorrow afternoon.
Mr.. Gilbert came here from
Tenakee where he visited one of
the company's plants. Six can
neries will be operated by it this
season, the others being Pybus
Bay, Ghomley, Quadra, Rose Inlet
and Yes Bay.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-04

Mr.. and Mrs. T. f. Moore, resi-
dents of Los Angeles, visited with
Mrs. J. II. Hart of Juneau while
the Admiral Evans was in port
during the weekend. They are
tourists on the steamer.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-04

tomorrow on the steamer Alaska
enroute to Western Alaska on
their annual inspection trip.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-04

Mrs. Hazel CRUDE, wife of the
Standard Oil Company agent al
Kodiak, is aboard the Admiral
Evans ON her way home from a
trip to the States.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-04

Captain Emilio Carranza, 22-
year-old Mexican military flier,
who is undertaking a nonstop
Eight from Mexico City to
Washington, is reciprocating
Lindbergh's goodwill trip to
our neighboring nation. Car
ranza's plane, by the way, is
virtually a duplicate Of the
spirit of St. Louis"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-04

Old papers FOL sala =. The Empire
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1928-06-04
MRS. GUERIN IN HOSPITAL

Mrs. E. G. Guerin entered st.
AIMS Hospital last night to re-
ceive treatment for a severe cold
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-06
Girl Scout Troop No. 8
Gives School Program

Girl Scout troop No. . was re-
sponsible for the program Of the
weekly assembly period at the Ma
than Hale Junior high school Tues
day afternoon.
Alassie Urban opened the program
with an account Of the purpose and
program Of the Girl Scout move
ment emphasizing the fact that
scouting waA fun.
Jane Guierula acted ~ announcer
Of the different features put on by
the group. She asked the students
to Join the Girl Scouts In the pledge
Of allegiance to the flag. which was
followed by the Girl Scouts giving
their promise and laws, Anna IA
botkiewics acted a. color bearer
with Helen Kowalski and Dorothy
Cohen az color guards.
The troop sang two songs "A.rov-
Ing" and THE Tree Song" The
girls then entertained the students
BY presenting two folk dances. THE
Portland Fancy" and THE Virginia
Reel" The program ended with
the usual good night circle and sang
Taps" Miss Ruth Perkina and
Miss Linda Hewlett, teachers at the
Hale Junior High school are
the leaders OF the troop.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-06
7ORL0NIA DIVORCE
APPEAL COMES Up
Arguments viii Be Heard in
New Haven 1bur,dly

bridgeport. June { N-Arsu.
ments will b. offered the full bench
Of the supreme court Of errors in
New Haven Thursday by ceunse,
for Elsie Moore Torionsa Of Green.
wtch and her husband. Duke Marina
Torlonts u Rome. Italy. from whom,
she recently secured decree OF
divorce based upon an allegation OF
misconduct. The duke has appealed
from the action Of Judge John
Richards booth On granttng the
decree and claims that tho courts OF
this state were without jurtsdiction
IN the matter - the duchess 10 4
bona hds resident OF Italy and owes
her allegiance 70 the kingdom Of
Italy.
The case was assigned Tuesday ~
the hrst Of number 10 BE- argued
on Thursday. The duchsss' counsel.
states Attorney william II. Com.
ley. Will present his side Of the argu-
msnt In sutstantiatlon OF Judge
booth's action and will be met by
arguments from Attorney Patio
Calhoun Of this city. who represents
the duke.
Elsie Moore. daughter Of Charles
A. Moore. was married 10 Don Mar.
into Torionts In Gveenwi on Aug.
ust. IS. 1907. The couple removed
to the Italian capital whore they re.
sided together until late Ia 1875,
when the separation came.
In granting the decree Judge
Booth found that the duke was
guilty Of misconduct and pointed
out that the duke made no strenu.
Gus defense on that score.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-06
Five Feet Of Love-, Play
At Central Junior Hirh

The Senior Dramatic club Of the
Central Junior High school will
present On Friday night of this
week the Juae class play. give
Feet of Love-" comedy In two
ACTS. The play takes place In the iiv-
Ing room OF Howard Chauncey's
New Hampshire camp. Albert
LOOMS plays the part Of Mr.. chsun.
csy.
The election Of Civic League oftt-
GERS which waA scheduled fer the
presidents meeting this morning
and tomorrow morning took an VA.
expected turn today when the vote
for president was tied once and
then the majority vote. which II
necessary for choice. was net
poiled. The vote between the tive
candidates who we're tied this mora
Int will take place tomorrow.
The I.attn club under the direc.
ton Of Mas Mary J. eanderson viii
take charge OF the auditorium pro.
gram for the ninth grade Friday In
presenting . play Of the Latin type.
The club waA very successful IN it,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-06
City Items

Suit Tor $500 wss brought today ~
John Isaac against John Winning
through Attorney Monroe q. Gordon.
Papers were served by constab bic
John T. Kecor.
George II. Hiidebran dt. son of Mr.,
and Mrs. George Hiidcbrandt Of
Nandecker Lane. who travels for the
Stanley Works In the south. expects
to attend the annual sales conven.
ton Of the company shortly and will
spend his vacation In this city.
Members Of Lady Wallace lodge.
y. o. g.. will 70 to New Haven by
bus on Thursday. They will leave
the South church At s:l5 o'clock.
Mtss Pexgy Hausrath OF New
York. formerly Of New Britain. -
home on weeks visit.
Raymond u. Irwin of Franklin
square Il on his annual vacation.
Miss Helen eastman of SIS East
street Is seriously Ill at her home.
The regular meeting OF Martha
ehapter sewing society has been
postponed until June IL, when it will
be held At the home Of Mrs. Bessie
Dyson OF Rtdgewood street.