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The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-20
APPOINTMENT SHOULD BE
 SPEEDED UP.

The announcement of Lester o. Gore that he is not in any sense an applicant for the Federal Judgeshp in this Divsion and that he would not accept such an appointment were it rendered to him, serves to bring out anew the desrability for filling the vacancy without further delay. For more than a month the First Division has been without a head to the United States District Court. In that time calendar, already well filled with of many kinds. has become even more lengthy, and cases that should have been brought to issue and tried are still pending Instances have arisen in which it has been neces- sary to institute legal proceedings in District Court some 1000 or 1,5OO miles distant adding both to the scost of litigation to the public and the inconvenience.
 Mr Gore is well qualified to fill the vacancy His refusal to be an applicant, however, does not exhaust the list of qualified Alaskans for the position. There others whose legal at tainments and character fit them excellently and President Coolidge could do no better than ap- point from among them. The need for i'm mediate action is pressing. The business handled in this Division is larger than that of any other Division in the Territory. probably as. heavy as all of the others combined Public interest, as the Chamber of Commerce last week telegraphed the Department of Justice, does demand that tho vacancy be filled without delay.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-20
Junking Old Laws.
(st. Louis Post-Dispatch.l )

Something has been started in the Texas Pan handle that, if it spreads over the country, as it should will fill the familiar long-felt want. The City Commission of Amarillo is going to repeal about 200 local laws that longer useful, if they were.
 The law books of Amarillo, like those every
 where else, all cluttered up with obsolete regulations that not enforced That is tke
 best thing about them not being enforced but they in the way. And always there is the danger that some fool official will take notion to enforce of them: such as the one for the regulation of automobiles. This law was passed when the automobile first came to Amar- ilo. It looked upon as a menace to life and llmb, To curb it law was made which re- quired the driver to honk horn, blow whistle or ring a bell at every street intersection. Hav- ing done so he was at liberty to proceed at six miles hour until team came in sight, when he must stop if the horses skittish until they had safely passed And 199 other laws like that
 It is high time for repeal Amarillo by
 starting it. has shown itself city of light and leading. Its example should be followed all over the land Then, if way can be found to keep lawmakers from passing a lot of new ones
 the country will have rest, and the people, who have been kept busy learning the laws, will be able to get something done.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-20
GOV. RITCHIE LEADS THE WAY.

Down the path opened up several weeks ago by Senator T. J. Walsh Gov. Albert E. Ritchie of Maryland by renouncing his candidacy for the Democratic Presidential nomination has pointed out to his party the ideal culmination of the Houston convention that meets next Tues day. When he defeated in the California preferential primary election by Gov. Smith who also defeated Senator Reed in the contest Senator Walsh, in considered statement, de- clared it was evident that Gov. Al Smith was the popular choice of the rank and file of the Democratic Party. This pronouncement is given added emphasis in the statement of Gov. Rtchie who said in part
 It is becoming increasingly evident
 that a great majority of the Democratic
 Party in almost every section of the
 country, are ready to align themselves
 behind the leadership of Gov Smith.
 Whatever contributes to Democratic
 unity will in turn contribute to Demo-
 cratic victory. I think it is my duty to
 do my part and do it gladly.
 The withdrawal of the Maryland Governor has the immediate result of adding 16 votes tc Gov. Smiths list on the first ballot. This fairly assures him of TOO votes at the very outset o the convention which is 34 short of the necessar, two-thrds majority. This does not include dis puted claims which, if allowed, would make tht total 764.
 It seems that even the most bigoted Demo cratic partsan-even the hired orator of thu Ku Klux Klan, Senator Heflin-could realize th implication behind Gov. Ritchie's plainly spokei words So great is the majority sentiment fo Gov Smith that the very utmost party discor, would follow if small, intolerant minority wer allowed to block his nomination. Behind hin the party can hope to enter the campaign nor closely united in the hope of national victor. than has been the in the past eight years Under the circumstances, it is hard to hoy the Houston convention can fail to ratify tn clearly evident choice of the majority of tn party-how it fail to nominate Gov Smitl for its standard bearer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-20
SMITHS STRENGTH INCREASED.

When Kentucky Democrats last week in struted their delegation to vote for him for the Presidential nomination at Houston, Gov AT Smith was fairly well assured of 6S4 votes the opening ballot. It is possible that his strength will go beyond that figure as his supporters claimed to be assured of TEA votes prior to the Kentucky convention. If this is well founded, then the Kentucky delegation would bring his total to 750 or 16 than the necessary two-thirds required for the nomination.
 On pre-convention figures Gov Smith is in better position than held by Secretary Hoov- CT week before the Republicans met in Kansas City. The latter's pledged strength below the majority point and he had serious opposition in Lowden and in the Eastern drift for Coolidge It was the blow up of the Coolidge movement that turned the tide in Hoover's favor ant brought disaster to Lowden Dawes, ct al.
 But Gov. Smith has no serious rival insofa
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-20

pledged delegations and individual delegates are concerned His nearest opponent is Senator Reed who claims but 129 delegates and of that number 97 disputed. All of the others men toned fall below the 50 mark is their strength likely to increase. The New Yorker undoubtedly occupies of the most favorable strategic positions ever held by any candidate prior to the convention. The popularity of his candidacy throughout the country has been astounding to even his strongest supporters Moth ing short of a political miracle apparently can prevent his nomination and should one of those take place it would be very likely to prove to be a political disaster of the first water for the Democratic Party.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-20
More or Less True

More or Less True
 Architects are trying to see how high up they can get the to3 story of the skyscraper, and fash ion experts how high up they can get the hem of the skirt.
 The girl who knows her onions is one who can't be fooled into picking a lemon for a date.
 The uncovered masculine head may look no sillier than the un- covered feminine knee, but mo- body ever gets eye-strain from staring at it.
 The cynic says if he were look ing for a good loser he would hunt up a poker party and fight shy of an afternoon bridge party.
 Women's dresses are advertised as cleverly designed, and they have to be now that getting one on is almost as delicate a task as fixing a lady's wrist watch.
 You can see a Princess behind I0e COuHltl oi d tch-SChl o'oiO' but you never see anything that looks like a Prince behind the ribbon counter of a department store.
 If a girl looks serious these days she is squinting in little mirror trying to get little more red on her lips or pink on her nose.
 It would save many man a , big disappointment if legs show. ed the age the way the face does The average man usually is not going any where he shouldn'' and so has no trouble about his going out-most of his trouble i! I confined to the income, not g out.
 If q girls face is her fortune | she hasn't the same opportunit, l to make a display of her wealtt that the one whose legs are hel fortune has.
 If there is anything more use Hess in the world than the ap pendix it is the person who neve Eseems to be happy unless he-o Pshe-is making somebody else un happy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-20

Senator Reeds campaign managers claim to have enough delegates pledged to block the nom- ination of AT Smith They should not forget that pledges often mislad in the scramble for seats on the bandwagon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-20

Senator Heflin says he will take the first boat to Europe if Gov. Smith is nominated at Houston. If he is elected suppose the Ala bama torch-bearer will become permanently domi- ciled abroad-but not in Rome.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-20
Out'a Luck

Going out to enjoy the ball game, eh?'
 Going out, yes. But not to en- joy it; my wife's going along and she understands the game like l understand the Chinese situa. tion."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-20

Loss of memory is apt to be widespread condition among contributors to political cam paign ammunition chests if the Senatorial in- qusition committee sits throughout the summer
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-20
Not Meant the Way It Sounded

Here comes your husband, said the gentleman friend. who was talking to her.
 Entertain him a minute while I rush in here and get a weigh, !" she exclaimed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-20
A Mean rick

"Wonder why the boss has got it in for me-" remarked Jones.
 "He hand you something?" ask ed Smith.
 "I'll say. He let me off for to- morrow when I asked him when he knows my wife wanted me to take the day off to help her clean house." grumbled Jones.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-20
More BreadIine Candidates

Another business that must be shot to pieces is the button indus try. The women now don't neeG any with the kind of clothes they wear, and while mems clothes al ways are equipped with them al the start the percentage of re placement certainly is negligible.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-20
Times Have Changed

An envelope is like a woman; it can't go anywhere without ad. dress.
 That might have geen good 20 years ago-but it's only a letter now that needs address.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-20

It is possible, too that some of our arid talking Congressman take occasional nip to get up their courage to vote dry Philadelphia Inquirer)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-20

The Southern Democrats hard job isn't that of deciding between his prejudices and his prin- cples, but deciding which is which Akron, Ohio Beacon Journal)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-20
ALONG LIFE's DETOUR
 By SAM HILL

Best Thing a Mans Ever Called The papa has sissy sound, Course father ain't so bad. But there is something tha1's nal.
 like
 About the use of dad"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-20

Who with the ladies thought he was a wowi Of his fool ways his wife grew tired, And one day up and at him fired, Which doth explain why she's a widow now.
 Ouch! His Wife-I've just had my hair dressed.
 Her Hub-Pity you couldn't go somewhere and get yourself dressed. Same Old Pest in New Disguise As we get it from hearing the young folks talk, the mod
 ern "cut-in" is the son of the old
 fashioned "cut-up"
 Ask Dad, He Knows Do you get a report card from your boy in college?" "No, just an expense account
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-20

fellow out in Kansas has bet that the name of Al smith will not even be presented to the Houston convention. Probably one of those Smart Alecks who delight to boast that they never read the papers Milwaukee Journal.)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-20

Be Good If You Can-But- There was a married man named Billy Howe,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-20
Interestinq Information

They have announced from Washington that the new post master of Icard, N. C., will be a Finger.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-20

Observations of Oldest lnhabitant
 I kin remember when it was consciences stead of barbecue sandwiches that caused restless nights.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-20

The hip pocket used to be the pistol pocket IGlobe)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-20

Dr. Anna Kearsley now has offices in the front rooms over
 the Gastineau Grocery. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-20

Total Results of Most of 'Em A garden l
 Would like to make And would-if 1 Enjoyed backache.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-20

Modernized Proverbs It is a wise parent who is as smart as his son.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-20
The Ananias Club

The Ananas Club 'I know John you are disap- pointed" said the Missus, "but the grocer was out of spinach so I have had to fix potatoes in stead"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-10

fact that the peak selling season has
just got under way, the entire Chew
rolet organization felt unbounded
enthusiasm over the prospect that
this years performance will com
fortably surpass the 1927 record, and
that more than a million new cars
and trucks will be operated on the
highways and b~oulevards Of the Unit
ed States alone before the close OF
1928.
Reports Of retail deliveries for the
first four months this year, plus the
estimated figure for four weeks in
May. indicate that the domestic deal
er organization. with General Motors
Of Canada and General Motors Ex-
port, delivered approximately $685.
900 Chevrolets to date, Mr.. Klingler
stated.
Every month showed a consistent
gain over the corresponding period
last year, according to Mr.. Klingler.
the average per month gain being
above 10000 units. with the result
that deliveries to consumers the first
four months Of 1928 were nearly en-
q par with deliveries for the first
five months last year.
This unusual performance was
TIade possible. Mr.. Klingler asserted.
through the far-secing policy Of the
company in planning il production
facilities 70 that cars might be i'm
nediately available to the public
everywhere.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-10
Oldest American
In Rome Retires

ROME. Rl-George Plunt Page, at
90 the oldest American resident Of
Rome. has retired 10 private life,
resigning his position as manager
Ct the Rome branch Of the Banca
Commercials after a half century
in the banking business. He will
live in a villa he has built not far
from the Villa T~orlonia. where Nus
solini spends his ~
Mr.. Page came TO Italy from Vir-
ginia with his mother when only Is
months old and seldom has left the
country except for n few visits TO
America. His career has made him
prominent. financially. through his
banking relations and socially
through the personal charm of him
self and his wife. a woman of Ar
g%cntine and Indian blood.
He IL a son Of Thomas jefferson
Page, officer in the Confederate
navy. whose body rests in a tomb
N the Protestant cemetery here he
meath the epitaph. Gentleman and
Explorer" and a cousin Of the late
Thomas Nelson Page. American am
bassador to Italy during the World
war.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-10
LAUDS
LOCAL AGENT
Abbott Is Highly Com
p~lirnented on Re-
cord Sales

G.. ]. Flint, sales manager of the
San Antonio branch of the Buick
Motor company, has highly compli-
mented Abbott Buick company, local
Buick representatives, advising them
that their efforts during May had
helped materially in enabling the
South Texas Buick organization in
setting q new all time record for
Buick. both from q branch house
sales standpoint, and dealer retail de-
liveries.
"The number Of sales made by Alb
bott Buick company proves beyond
any doubt that the people Of Browns
vile and vicinity, recognize in Buick
the greatest value offered in the
automobile world, Mr.. Flint said.
people of Brownsville are discrim-
mating buyers. and invest in automo-
lilies just as carefully Is they in
vest in homes, farm land, and Sc
curities. The number of sales made
by Abbott Buick company also proves
that the people of Brownsville have
confidence in our dealer, and appre-
ciate the good service that he gives
QUICK owners. we are lHueGu pibuu
o: our dealer, and happy that
Brownsville is a Buick town"
Mr.. Flint said that virtually every
dealer under jurisdiction Of the San
Antonio branch set a new May rec
ord, and declared that a large num-
Der Of them set new high records for
all time.
Mr.. Flint recently returned from a
trip through the San Antonio terri
tory, enthusiastic over general bust
ness conditions.
Generally speaking things are
looking better than / have ever seen
them BEFORE" he said. "All bust
ness seems TO be booming, and every
one il optimistic in regard TO the
future. The general healthy condi-
ton that exists at this time is. in
MY opinion, reflected in our wonder
full sales"
Mr.. Flint pointed out that while
Buick amassed the largest number Of
sales ever made in one month in the
San Antonio territory. that competi-
tive cars did only an average bust
ness. He cited this as further proof
of his claim that Bucks popularity
is growing with startling rapidity
as more and more people recognize
Buick value, and that Buick is lead
ing its field more than two to one"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-10
CHEVY OUTPUT
IS INCREASED
More Than Half a Mil
lion 1928 Models
On Highways

DETROIT, Mich: June s.-More
than a half million new 1928 Chevro-
let's were on the road by the end of
the fourth week in May. II. J. king
iCr, general sales manager Of the
Chevrolet Motor company, announced
here today.
This establishes a record high fig
ure for the public acceptance of a
new model, since never before in the
history OF the industry has such a
volume Of new models been deliver
ed in a similarly short space Of time,
Mr.. Klingler pointed out.
IL also is mor than loo. 900 units
in Excess Of the corresponding per-
fcrmance Of the company in 1897, he
said.
In view Of this new record, and the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-10
DESOTO BEST
OF HORSEMEN

OF all the cavaliers who accom-
panied Francisco Pizzaro in the con-
quest Of Peru. fernando DeSoto, dis
coverer Of the Mississippi, after
whom IS named the enw DeSoto Six.
product Of the DeSoto Corporation,
division of Chrysler Corporation, was
By far the finest horseman.
Historians relate many examples
az DeSoto's skill in the saddle but
the most interesting Is the story
Of his meeting with the Inca Alta
hualpa who ruled the Peruvian In
dams. Atahualpa prided himself on
his iron nerve and had trained his at
tendants 20 face almost any situation
without literally batting an eye
lash"
when Pizzaro neared the city Of
Cuzco where A~tahualpa was quar-
tered with his court. DeSoto and
three other horsemen were sent
ahead to inform the Inca Of the
Spaniards coming. Atahualpa already
knew Of Pizzaro's approach and had
determined to show no interest in the
commander Of so small a force.
When DcSoto and his companions
rode up before the throne upon which
Atahualpa was seated the Inca did
not even look up at them. much less
address them He carried on the
conversation through an attendant as
thew the visitors were far too unim-
rortant to merit his royal attention.
DeSoto was piqued at this d~iscour-
tesv and he determined 70 shake the
Inca's composure-
Drawing away from the throne a
short distance he wheeled his Tor-
reouslv caparisoned war horse and
sent the animal at a full gallop
straight AZ the Inca. The Indians,
who had never seen horses before.
scattered at the sight of the wild
eved monster bearing down upon
them. But Atahualpa never raised
bis cyes from the ground. DeSoto
reared his charger so close to the
srils was fleeked in the monarch's
trils was lfecked in the fonarch's
face.
above A whisper A~tahualpa command
vi the immediate execution Of those
Tns;ans who had shown fear before
.he snaniards. And DeSoto returned
~ pizraro with word that savage
.hrourh Ne was. the Inca was not to
~ intimidated by ordinary means.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-10
QUARTET TO SING

SAN BENITO. June 9.-The San Be
nito Forty & Eight Legion quartet
has been signed TO appear at
Brownsville on June 80. to sing be-
fore visitors at the Gulf Coast-I. G.
n. accountants convention in that
city. it was announced here today.
, 1928-06-15

bert Hoover was practically assured, he
said well. he ought NOT be 50 hatd to
beat
Kansas City Ii is generally agreed
thar Hoover will be the Republican Can
djdate for the Presidency even his foes
generally admit it, but Senator Lowden
Of Kansas says the fight is not yet over.
LIBERAL, Kansas. The body )t a man,
identified as one who was kidnapped at
the hold up Of the First National Bank
Of Lamar, Colorado, ou May 23gd was
found on Monday in an abandoned shack
near here. He had been shot to death.
The Assistant Cashier Of the Bank was
abducted by four despefadoes who rob.
bed the Bank and killed A. H. P.rrish.
The bandits are still free.
, 1928-06-15

ST CROIX STATION.
Roosevelt Field, Ny. June 18Th The
m|0oopiane Columbia, with Miss Mabel
Boil as a passenger, took oil at 7,20
O'Clock yesterday morning, for H.roour
Grace, Newfoundland, Oh 5ne first leg ot
a transatlantic dight. The pane with
$50 gallons OF gasoline, made a perfect
take off. Aboard the plane, in addition
to Miss Boil, were Captains Oliver Lee
boutiIIier and Arthur Argies, former
RoyaI Canadian Air Force pilots and
Andrew Surrini, mechanic for Charles A.
Levine, owner Of the plane.
Kansas City, June 18th. A motion by
Secretary Mellon, to support Herbert
Hoover rs Republican candidate for Pre-
sident of the 1st ballot. was approved
today by the Pennsylvania delegation TO
the Republican convention which opens
here today. The vote was unanimous for
Hoover and the nomination of the Com
merce Secretary on the first ballot was
virtually assured as ? result.
Berlin, June 18th, President Won
HlDdenberg mas accepted the resignation
of the coalition cabinet headed by DR..
Wilhelm Marx. The President asked ex-
Chancellor Herman Mueller 10 form a new
CaDl0e'.
RIO De J]aneto, June 1871 More than
100 persons sE'rye@ to death and a large
n1maec oil cattle persisted, as the result
OF a drought III Northeast 8azJ, accord
Ing % reports ra1euIsZ ais CITY.
London, June .3.a. The British ANA
teur golf team winch v0j play tha United
States In the Walker Cup competition at
Chicago, August Bob ana 3ist, was
chosen and announce yesterday as fol
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Seward daily gateway., 1928-02-21
GEORGE WASHINGTON

Rupert Hughes impressions of Washington stirred up little excitement but he hasn't seemed to get very far Despite the sensaonaism of modern books, George Washington still stands out the great leader of early days in the history of America
 Suppose George Washington did tell lie? Who doesn't sometime stretch the truth not aty contradict it? Suppose Washington did drink ntoxicants It the custom of the times Liquor wasn't so much of sin in those days much less the parang of crime Suppose Washington little loose in his personal habits One does not need to justify his personal faults to respect his greatness in the larger achievements.
 There are quite number of people who for various reasons try to whatever innpendo and intimahon they muster to discredt who have done things that had been done before. Whatever Hughes any other novelist may write say they can't quite put Washngtons fame of business his leadership out of memory His faults only to intensity his virtues