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The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02

The latest book on Alaska's heroic period to make it's appearance is "A Dog Puncher on the Yukon" by Arthur Treadwell Walden. It is autobiographie for the author was the dog puncher, and he writes well of his experiences as a musher up and down the Yukon and as a freighter with dogs and seds as the means of transportation.
 The writer makes misake, however that is not usual with the vanguard of the great Kondike stampede He says he went into the Yukon in 1s96--two years ahead of the stam- pede The fact is that the Kondike stampede began in 1896 when those from Fortymile and other nearby Interior points rushed to the Kondike following the discovery of gold on Bonanza Creek in August of that year The great doings in the Klondike, the $1000 pans, etc. became known along the Alaska Coast early in 1S97-the winter of 1S96-'97-and the stam- pede began from Juneau before spring sled trails went to pieces in the face of the sun of approaching summer The first boats to reach Seattle and San Francisco in the summer of 1897 took the of the Klondke strike and "a ton of gold" to the Outside, and the rush from all the corners of the world began. Early in August, 1897, Skagway city of many thousands of inhabitants and their numbers were being augmented almost daily by whole cargoes tyes cargoesD of passengers They were brought in passenger ships, big and little, and in freight
 
 sengers would be stored away in the hold of collier along with horses, mules, hay and grain and outfits
 When people began calling it the stampede of " '9S" is not easy establish. as far know. Bobby Service wrote the Trail of '9S,' but it was 1898 when he came North Thousands had preceded him in 1S97 But " '9S' seems to be the accepted date in literature, and when have a carnival in celebration of Alaska's heroic epoch, we have a night devoted to the Days of '9S.'' But it's all wrong.
 However, getting back to the original, MT. Walden has written an interesting book and it is, generally speaking, an authentic account of con ditions in the days of which he writes. It is worth reading
 It is fair to say that while the author con stantly refers to the stampede of '9S' the rush of '9S" etc. and the stampede rush of '97, in his narrative he rectes in detail the incl dents of the assertion of Fortymile in December, 1S96 and of Circle in January, 1S97 when every body in those camps rushed to the Klondke after receiving the of the richness of the claims that staked after the discovery by George Carmack (Cormack, he spells the name) in Aug ust, 1896. The real richness of the claims was not disclosed until the who had located early In the game had reached bedrock after the freeze up. He also tells of the crowds that into Dawson in 1897 from the Coast and late in the season, from the Outside.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02
A Strange Decision.
Cincinnati Enquirer )

The Supreme Court has decided that wire tapping is legal method of espionage, to the extent, at least, that information secured is admissible evidence. It is to be regretted that the decision rests upon the opinion of an almost evenly divided Court One wonders where fnality of real judgment really rests
 If wire-tapping, even by the Government, except in emergency, does not violate the spirit at least of the Fourth and Fifth Amendments to the Constitution, then hath lost it's sense and That is to say, it would appear so to the average citizen. It seems to have so appeared to Justice Holmes, particularly, and to those who joined with him in dissenting from the majority conclusion of the Court.
 What is to become of the bill of rights? As Prince Hamlet said that is the question. And who knows? It is to be superseded by a police regulation which had right, valid and proper place in the Federal Constitution?
 It looks something that way, but it is quite reasonable to believe that the decision will do more harm to Prohibition than any good which the advocates of that policy might hope it might render.
 The Chief Justice-but not very clearly-dis- covers a differentiation between letter sent through the mails and telegraph or telephone message letter is inyiolate but words sent over wire not? And he does not satis- factorily explain why this must be so A letter carries information concerning the citizens pri- vate affairs. So does telegram or telephone mes sage. The Constitution guarantees him security in person, house, papers and effects. letter is a
 paper" But vibration conveying the same information might be contained in the letter Is something outside the constitutional guaranty.
 Users of telephone and telegraph will now be without that protection they heretofore have imagined they possessed Their privacy is no more immune from invasion. It is this privacy which the bill of rights to protect If it's letter is at fault it's intent certainly is not In this view the decision is not only illogical but out of harmony with the spirit of democracy and potential of grave danger It is something more serious than the description of Justice Holmes felt called upon to give to it-"drty business It assuredy is very grave business
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02
Assassination Defeats Own Purpose
Seattle Post-Intelligencer.)

tSeattle fOst-lntellgencer
 A shocked world has just read of the brutal assassination of Alvaro Obregon, recently elected as President of the Mexican Republic For four years he had served his country well and had won the respect not only of the United States but of the world. After an interim, he was on the eve of second period of usefulness to his country and to pacific international relations
 one-armed man, defenseless, he was sit- ting at a banquet when his murderer shot him down with five bullets fired at close range Whatever may have been his purpose or pur- poses the assassin defeated his own ends by his cowardly act.
 The murder cold-blooded will merely serve to strengthen and intensity the Mexican people in their adherence to the policies which Obregor represented--the policies the basis of which he was elected to carry out which he would have lived usefully
 Whatever wrongs, if any, Obrcgon's slayer may have been attempting to call attention to by his foul act will for the moment he lost sight Of in the public reaction of horror to the assas- snaton.
 The people of the United States, as the citi- zens of all countries, will deeply sympathze with Mexico--a country now doubly bereaved by the death a few days ago of its brave aviator Car. ranza, and now by the cowardly assassination of its Presdent-ele
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02
LIBERALS CARRY NORTHERN
 BRITISH COLUMBIA.

Related returns from the British Columbia election show the Liberal Party member re- elected in the Atlin District. That gives the Liberals four of the five members of Northern British Columbia and the assurance that either T, D. Pattullo of Prince Rupert. Minister of Lands in the Liberal Government, A. M Man opposition leader in the Government, un- accept the offer of the Liberal member from Yale to resign and let him have that seat and retain leadership In the next Government there will, apparently, be 34 Conservatives 13 Liberals and one Labor Party While the Liberal representation will not be large, 1t will be com. posed many of the strongest men of the party With MT. Pattullo the leader if Dr. MacLean should refuse it, the Liberal Party will be strong enough to make itself felt That will be particularly true for the that the opposi- tion will represent important section of the Province-cne that the Government cannot af- ford to neglect.
 The Prince Rupert News commenting upon the situation says
 Reports from the South indicate that
 it is foregone conclusion that Hon. T.
 D. Pattullo of Prince Rupert will be-
 leader of the opposition should
 Premier MacLean decide not 10 con
 tinue the head of the Liberal Party.
 That should be eminenty satisfactory to
 Prince Rupert it is the best we can
 get now that the riding is in opposition.
 It would also place MT. Tomie in
 strong position to serve the needs of
 the constituency
 While it is desirable that Dr. Mac
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02
More or Ieaa True

More or Less True
 It is hard for a wife to believe her husband still loves her if he doesn't raise Cain about the shortness of her skirts.
 The fellows down at the club may sing: He's all right" but a man never hears the little woman at home singing Hes always right" you bet.
 The reason it is safe to guess son isn't the perfect angel his mother thinks he is because he is so popular at betting parties.
 A he-man is one who would rather spend his two weeks at the office working overtime than to spend vacation where he had to be dolled up in his glad rags and on his best behavior all of the time.
 Bridge clubs may have their drawbacks, but they keep a lot of women from having the spare time to try out all the weird and aw- full recipes they clip out of maga- zines and newspapers.
 An optimist is husband who thinks by telling his wife that things charged eventually have to |,be paid for out of what he makes it will discourage her from doing so much charping
 What sends a lot of marriages on the rocks is the fact that the young man who can support a girl in the style to which she has been accustomed. can't in the style she wants to become accustomed to. The only thing as bad as a canned meal is canned complex . ion.
 It is getting so children think their parents ought to be reported for cruelty to the s. P. c. A. if they try in any way to cramp their style.
 , About all lot of girls learn at finishing school is how to be even more disagfeeable.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02

The story is old in Katalia of a bear that wrecked prospectors cabin but carefully re- Trained from breaking coal oil lamp, wrap ping it in a blanket to protect it. Perhaps bruin wanted the prcspector to be able to see all the damage to thoroughly appreciate it.-( Cordova Times
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02

Lean should continue as the head of the party, hayeing served the interests of the Province so faithfully for so many years, the option of having MT. Pattullo as leader proves tempting locally.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02
Never Do Over Here

Holland has set six minutes as the limit for telephone conversa- tions. Just imagine, if you can, daughter and her sweetie being limited to a mere six minutes of pifflel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02

The Alaskans we have talked to are unani- nous in believing Al Smith will be our next President provided he is inclined toward shot Just to think about a scuttle of studs makes the writer spit cotton Steward Gateway.)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02

He's often the Chief Nuisance
 Blinks: 'I hear you are going to move. Neighbors bothering you too much?"
 Jinks: "No the landlord"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02
Ouch l!

He: Where did you get that excuse for a dress?"
 She: Bought it, of course.'' He: Huh, I thought it was one of daughters cut down."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02
Old Trick

"Why have you refused to get on the band wagon?" asked one of his constituents of Senator Bunk
 'If I clambered on now" he re- piled, "I would get not attention whatever, but by stalling I get a lot of publicity now and when I do get on I get more, all. of which helps during a dull summer sea- son."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02
ALONG LIFE'S
 DETOUR
Runninu To Form
By SAM HILL

Said Tommy B. to Billie J.
 What do you think of politics?' Said Billy J., That politicians
 Are up to their same old tricks. /"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02

Though have always had high regard for Herb Hoover yet he is beginning to sur round himself with a gang have little time for.-(Seward Gateway.)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02
Dark Days We Hate

Be girls brunette or blonde l care not, for I'll swear Ones nice as 'tother-BUT I want all weather fair!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02

Gov Dan Moody is again victorious in Texas. He earned the gratitude of Texas by putting the Fergusons out of business, by destroying the Ku Klux Klan and by refusing to bolt the call didacy of Gov Smith
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02

Juneau lost a good citizen when Barney Ros- see departed the other day to take up his per manent residence in Culver City, California. MT. Rosselle is man of excellent ability, fine per- sonality great energy and high character.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02
cettino Overdose of Them

Seems like these words cyclone, tornado, flood and earthquake are getting in the headlines a little too much lately"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02
Ho, Hum!

Ho, Hum! Some flappers don't mind if they are bare, While others may, perhaps, Think knees can be displayed long as They are equipped with caps.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02

Champion Tunney announces his retirement from professional fighting. There are few pro- fessions that permit to retire before he is thirty with a fortune of two-and-a-half millions
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02

All have to say is that it is too bad that some of these National politicians can't come to Cordova to hear Red Stewart tell them what it is all about (Cordova Times.)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02

Blanton is in the discard. Let Hefln follow as quickly he may.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02
Forty Years Ago

Installment collectors were as scarce as airplanes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02

Roy O. West. Chicago, succeeds Hubert Work as Secretary of Interior So Cal gives up Work just where 'the West begins. - Seward Gate way)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02

The poor miss nothing. The caddies get as much exercise as the golfers and escape the anxiety (Akron, Ohio, Beacon Journal)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02

|hibition. isn't it funny how different Welsh
 rabbit tases with beer? Cincinnati En- quirer.)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02

Talk of labor surplus is, preumably, polite way of mentioning unemployment. (Boston Transcrpt)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02
RECORDS

Closing out all 1U inch Columbia and Okeh Records at soc each. Open evenings. Radio Electric Co.,, Martin Lynch. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02

Americas may fail but Helen Wills is ! safe bet.-(C Cincinnati Enquirer.)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02
Passing Observations
Cooking Lack Appeal

4 face cream ad says 1t Makes Girls More Attractive"
 We can think of something else that would make them even more attractive, but evidently they don't care to be that attractive.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02

Useless Observation
 Citizens of three towns ir Ala bama started a search last Sum- day for a man who had gone to seek a lonely spot in the woods there to fast forty days. The mans name was not Tom Heflin.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02

Mother Blind Tiger, Eh? "PlCKLING STATION AT OAK DALE OPENED. .''--Headline.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02
Zero in Fans

Zero m Fans He'll root while they are winning, but
 His loyalty is mighty weak, And he starts knocking every time The home team hits losing streak.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02
one's Poison's Mothers Meat

Farmers got fine chance to make hay while the sun shines these days growled the grouchy guy in the smoker as he gazea out of the window at the teemine rain.
 That's where I've got it on the farmer growled the gent .n the seat with him.
 "Yeh?" said the other. What do you do?"
 T seil umbrellas. raincoa.s and hip boots.' he replied.
 Pad Heard Some of 'Em Roa'
 "Pa," began Clarence, the roar ing 4O's-"
 Are the cornfed matrons who can't get rid of pound," snapped Pa.
 Passing Observations
 We judge from items that have been appearing in the papers quite frequently of late, that there are good many dams dikes and lev ees in this country that are per factly all right as long as there are no floods.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-02

Jes' Nonsense Silk hose that runs Is on the blink, Sos garden hose
 That gets a kink.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-30
DESIRES GOVT. ID
 SET COTTON PRICE
Senate Committee Hears ". L.
 Clayton Testify

Washington, March 30 (CP-Gov. ornment regulation of cotton futures prices is the only alternative to the present system of trading W. L.. Clayton, head of Anderson, Clayton and company, told the senate cot- ton investigating committee today.
 Clayton said the artificial and futures contracts and the failure Of the average cotton trader to taE this into account-wcre responsible for many dealers losses in futures.
 Publication of the prediction was followed by severe breaks in cotton prices. Hayward and attorneys for Anderson. Clayton S; Co., big Hous- ton. Texas. cotton firm. from which it was alleged the advance informa ton came to Hayward. have denied tho charge. as made by Arthur R. Marsh. former president of the New York Cotton Exchange.
 Read Telegram
 One telegram. from Charles l.. Tarver. said, that Hayward stated ;n the presence of Philip St George Cooke, John Pu,terbauch. Traver and others that he received such in- formation in q letter previous to the publication Of the government state ment.
 A telegram from Cooke corrobo. rated Traver's statement, and Mike H. Thomas suggested asking Hav- ward if he had letter not a tele- gram. from the Clayton firm.
 T. T. Kcifer said his recollection was that Hayward said he had eith- CT seen or received such letter two days before the report was issued.
 My mind is vague as 10 the author" Keller said.
 w. L. Clayton, head ot the firm under attack. resumed his denial Of market manipulation charges before he committee today.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-30
Ontario Liquor Agency
 Closed by Government

Toronto. Ont. March 3o Pl-Thc liquor control commission has closed the government liquor store at Oshawa. Ont. where employees of the General Motors Canadian plant are on strike.
 An announcement by D. F. Hanna chairman of the commission, said ''Thc less liquor the men get when they are on strike, the better for all concerned"
 We intend 10 go along from day 70 day, closing the store or keeping it open, 3s we sec fit, until the busi- ness is ovcr.' Hanna said. 'Jt was closed yesterday because we had n report that the striking workmon were being paid off and we did not want them 10 waste their money. They may need it.'
New Britain herald., 1928-03-30
Improvement Noted in
 Mrs. GOOdhue's Condition

Mort hampt on, Mass, March 50 tPl An improvement in the condition of Mrs. Lemira Goodhue. mother of Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, was noted this forenoon.
 Dr. Justin F. Hayes, the aged patients personal physician, issued a bulletin saving, Mrs. Goodhue had Il fairly rostful night and Is more comfortable today than yesterday"
 Miss Miriam Curtis. in charge al the Dickinson hospital. said Mrs. Coolidge was expected to make her forenoon visit, which shc omitted yesterday because of her mothers weakened condition. Miss Curtis said that unless there should he change for the worse in the condition of Mrs Goodhue the evening bulletins would not be issued.
 Early inquiries a' the hospital brought the information from an at tendant that Mrs. Goodhuc had been restless during the first part of the night hut toward morning she be- came more comfortable.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-30
THREE MEN HELD ON THEFT CHARGE
Providence Trio Arrested After
 Office Robbery

Pawtuckn'. F. r., March 30 P- Santino Rusgrrio Amilio Romano and Thomas Marchclli. all of Proyi- dcncc. were held in s6,o0o bonds each for a hearing April lc when arraigncd in court here today charg- rd with breaking and entering q trucking company office here and conspiracy to steal goods valued at Sl.co0 on March 15. Earlier Rug gioro was arraigne1 in the Central Falls court and held in 5000 bonds for q hearing April 1o in connection with a silk robbery there Wedncs- day, All pleaded not guilty.
 Joseph Billion and Arthur Romoli. also of Providence, appeared, were granted the right 10 waive eaamina- ton and were held in S6,000 each to await the action of the grand jury. They were arraignnl yesterday for the trucking company break.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-30
NriStOl Brass
Baltimore Horseman Is
 Happy Man After Race

.Alnfre". Eng. March 50 LP--- Howard Bruce Of Baltimore was just about the happiest man that ever stepped into a paddock when he led Billy Barton into the crowd after the grand national.
 Billy was bleeding at inc nose where he bumped himself on his fall at the last obstacle and fhe crowd gave as much attention to him as to the winner. being attracted by cheering Americans who shouted:
 Good Old Billy 'Goold Old Culli- nan Good Old Bruce"
 Happy. should say I am" Mir Fruce said to the correspondent Of the Associated Press. "It was q wonderful performance. It was ox- edingly tough luck that Biiy slipped just when he had the race in his grasp--but I am satisfied. Yes, I am very much satisfied. old Billy showed his mcttlc.'
 Second money was S3,5on.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-30

Plainvillo Grange visited Farming ton Grange and conferred the third and fourth degrees on a class of 16 candidates.
 At the regular meeting of Plain vile Grange on Tuesday evening the third and fourth degrees will be con- fePfed on . class of la. A harvest supper will be served at the close Of the meeting. Mrs. Irving E. Carter is chairman Of the committee.
 On Monday night there will be one of the popular Sammy Spring dances in the high school gymnas- ium under the auspices of Plainville Grange. There will be old ash . toned square dances as well as the newer ones. The public is invited.
 Funeral Of Mir. Taylor
 Funeral services for Thomas Fay for. who died Wednesday afternoon, will be held at his late residence on New Britain avenue at S:3o o'clock tomorrow morning and at 2 o'clock at the Church of Our Lady Of Mercy. Interment will be made in the family plot in Danhury.
 More Signs Of Sprin:
 Further evidence of the coming Of spring was found in the post office today. The first shipments of baby chicks were handled. while the ini- tial sendings of gladiolus bulbs were mailed by local growers.
 Shower for Miss Gnazzo
 Thirty young women from the Hartford Academy of Hairdressing gave miscellaneous shower las, evening in honor of Miss Ann Gnazzo, who will become the bride of Philip o. Bishop Of New York city on April 9. Miss Guazzo receivel q large number Of useful gifts. Miss Gertrude Bailey entertained with several vocal solos, while Miss Bensston and Miss Donovan of Hartford played piano selections. A buffet lunch was served.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-30
WORKERS HOUSES
 VISITED IN RAID
Railroad Police Try to Recover
 Stolen Goods

New York, March 80 tP) -- Tn T series Of raids on the homes Of men employed in the New York central railroad shops at Harmon, x. .Y.. railroad detectives today sought 10 recover more than s50o,- 0oo worth of materials stolen from tine shops during the past five years.
 In the vicinity Of Cold Spring. detectives ripped truck load Of brass pipes and fittings, which they said had been removed from loco- motives, from employer homes. In addition electric motors, electric wire. bundles of new brooms, picks and shovels. gallons of paint. tools and other supplies were seized.
 The raids were precipitated by the report of clerk employed at Grand Central that a plumber he hired to do work in his Cold Spring home had installed brass pipe and fixtures used by the railroad,
New Britain herald., 1928-03-30
Ask Justice to Handle
 Clark University Case

Worcester. Mass. March 3o tCp) Chief Justice Arthur r. Eugg Of the Masse chusetts supreme court has been asked 10 intervene in tho Clark colleg. controversy over the rcsig- nation Of three honor students Of the senior class.
 Tn q letter 10 the chief justice. who is trustee Of the university, George Grondahl, Jacob Freedburg and Seymour Rezvin. the students who resigned. charge President Wal. lace w. Atwood with dishonesty and unfair tactics.
 This is not a dispute between points Of yiew.' they wrote, but simply a clash between the clement ary principles Of honesty aud dis honesty"
 Tho three honor students, one Of them president of the student body, resigned as a protest against the ex- pulsion of two members Of the edi- torial board Of the Clary monthly, for inc proposed publication Of an alleged indecent" story.