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The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-15


 NEW YORK, May 15 A 4S- hour flight from Spain to New York with 1000 pounds of mail and a crew of four, in a four. motored seaplane, is the August objective of Capt. Julius Ruiz de Aida, Spanish ace.
 Captain Ruiz de Aida and Com. Ramon Franco were the first to span the south Atlantic, in 1925. On arrival in New York in Aug ust, the young flier says, the party will continue by seaplane around the world by way of Ha- vana, Mexico, California, Alaska and Japan.
 We are not conss1 mplating a stunt flight he says. We shall simply blaze the trail which com mercial ayiators will follow regu- larly between the old world and the new.
 "We will leave Cadiz August 1 at 3 a. m., and our seaplane will be moored at the foot of Man haitian at D. m. August g." The seaplane is to be 2,000- horsepower Super-Dornier Wal In the crew will be Commander Franco and Capt. Gallarza as pilots. Ruiz de Aida acting as navigator
 "The flight has been well plan ned" declared the flier, in the United States to perfect details of the venture. We have chosen a seaplane because it is the only aircraft capable of negotiating distance successfully. Others may fly between America and Europe in land planes, but the fact that they may succeed occasionally does not mean that this means is safe.
 "A seaworthy seaplane, if dis abled, can come down, attend to repairs and take off again. Sea planes are heavier, and cumber- some, but they can carry larger motors and neutralize the defect of weight through added power and ability to carry more fuel. We shall start precisely at the season when the weather is best, bringing with us 1000 pounds of mail. In the Azores we will refill our tanks so we may have about 2,000 gallons for the long hop. Then we shall lose no time leaving for Halifax My cabin will be fitted with the same number of navigation devices as the captains cabin of a large liner. If the weather is foggy and I cannot read the com pass we will go above the clouds, and I will carry a 500-watt radio transmitter with an adequate re- ceiver so as to be able at all times to get in touch with ships below and check up on my reck. onings. Our plane will have a dead weight of eight tons, or of 16 tons fully loaded.
 We wish to prove the possi | bility of the Azores route as the only Atlantic airway possible" Captain Ruiz de Aida is 30 years of age. His plane will be ready in July for tests.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-15
SUICIDE OR
 AN ACCIDENT?

NEW YORK, May 15. - J. J. Lannin, former owner of the Boston Red Sox, and present owner of Roosevelt Field and other Long Island property, eith- CT jumped or fell to his death from the ninth story window of a Brooklyn hotel He told the manager of the hotel he was go- ing to his room to inspect new clustering. A few moments later his body crashed on the roof of the one-story extension of the hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-15
Belgium Seeking
 American Markets

BRUSSELS, May 15-Belgium is trying hard to conquer new North and South American mar kets.
 A consular agent is about to tour Canada to introduce Belgian goods into Pacific border prov inces.
 New consular posts are being created in the United States. 9th CTS are being developed and a legation is being opened in Vene- zuela
 In Argentine, Brazil and Colom- bia, Belgian consular representa- ton also is to be enlarged.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-15
SEVERE QUAKE
 IS REGISTERED


 DENVER, Col, May 15-An earthquake, described as of nn usual intensity, was recorded by the seismograph at Regis Col lege at 3:33 o'clock yesterday af- ternoon. The direction from Den yer was not determined.
 QUAYAQUAIL, Ecuador Ma5 15-Several buildings were dam aged by a strong earthquake here yesterday afternoon at 5.Ol o'clock. People ran into the streets in terror.
 The streets were filtered ill many parts of the city with DOT. lions of structures jared loosf by the quake.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-15
LIONS WILL MEET
 AT NOON TOMORROW

The weekly meeting of the Jul neau Lions Club will be held at 12:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, said Lester D. Henderson, presi- dent, today The Forget-MeiNot tea room will be the scene of the gathering.
 Mayor T. B. Judson, chairman of the entertainment committee for the month of May, announced today he expected to have musical entertainment from the Juneau High School.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-15
CLAIMS
 ATTACK MADE
 BY COMP ANON
Plane Crashes and Is De- molished Both Men
 Escape Death

PONTIAC, Mich. May 15.- The story of q battle 2.000 feet in the air between two fiers, Harry Anderson. pilot, and Clar. ence Freehett. aerial exhibitions ist. which resulted in the crash- ing of the plane and the remark able escape from death of both occupants, is under investigation today.
 Both men were found seriously injured in the plane which was demolished when landing on the grounds of the State Hospital for the Insane.
 Anderson told the police that Frechett attacked him with a hammer while flying over Pon- tiac, losing consciousness after repeated blows from the weapon. Anderson said he recovered after the plane had taken drop of nearly 1,S00 feet, in time to right it for a rough landing and averted almost certain death for both men.
 Anderson's skull is fractured and he is injured about the face. Most of his teeth are knocked out, presumably by hammer blows.
 Freehett is less injured but required hospital treatment and is under police guard. Frechett raves about the flight.
 From letters found in Ere chett's pockets, the police thought the purpose of the flight might have been preconceived in plan of self-destruction.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-15
TWO PLIERS BATTLE HIGH IN All
Not One Foot Of AIaska for All of Afica

SEWARD, Alaska, May 15. 1T would not trade one foot of Alaska for all of Africa" telegraphs R. c. Beach, of New York, to An dy Simons, hunter and guide, who a number of years ago accompanied Beach on AL aska hunts with gun and camera. Beach is now in Africa and is making ar engagements by cable with Simons to ccme North this season.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-15
Second Disastrous Fire
 Reported Near Bucharest

BUCHAREST, May 15-The second disastrous fire has oc- cured. It started three days ago and five persons were killed when an explosion ignited an oil well 45 miles north of here. The fire spread to five other wells and made so much heat the fire men were unable to approach it. The first fire took a toll of two lives.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-15
AGED SISTERS
 FOUND SLAIN

LOUISVILLE, Ky, May 15.- The bodies of two aged sisters, beaten to death as they lay in bed, were discovered today at their cottage home. A trunk had been pried open. Officers ad- vanced the theory that robbery was the motive for the killing. The victims were Mrs. Belle Holmes, aged 70 years and Miss Kate Satterwhite, aged 72 years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-15
British to Push
 Ouflmory of Wm
 Proposals of U. s.

LONDON. May 15.1The House of Lords has unanimously adopt ed resolutions presented by Lord Reading that the proposal for of war presented by the United States should have prompt and favorable consideration.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-15
Charges Against M. F. Bishop Are
 NoiU Wiped Out

KANSAS CITY, May 15.- Technical charges of maladmin- istration and immortality brought against Bishop F. Mcconnell, of by Rev. George Cook, of Wilmington, Del, have been summarily dismissed by the Quad rennial General Conference of the Episcopal Church.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-15
Seward School Board
 Election Is Carried

SEWARD, Alaska, May It, The special election as to wheth- CT Seward should bond the town for $50,000 to build new school resulted in an almost unanimous vote. Erection of the building will start immediately.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-15
President and Wife
 Visiting Annapolis

WASHINGTON, May 15. A vivid reproduction of the stirring espisodes of Colonial Days called President Coolidge and Mrs. Cool idge to Annapolis today to wit ness the pageant in commemora- tion of the Annapolis convention.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-15
MRS. CAMPBELL SAILS

Mrs. J. K. Campbell left on the steamer Alameda this morning enroute to Petersburg where she will visit with her daughter, Mrs. Norman Sjursen, and her son-in- law, Mir. Sjursen. who has charge of the Union oil Company plant at Petersburg.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-15
First Boat Arrives;
 Then Leaves Panama

TANANA, Alaska, May 15.- A. G. yachon, fur merchant, has left here on John Folger's gaso- line launch on a fur dealing trip up the Panama and Kantishna River. Folger's launch is the first small boat to arrive and leave Panama this season.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-15
Ice in River at Panama
 Clears Sunday Midnight

TANANA, Alaska, May 15-On May II the winter ice from the Tanana River swept into the Yu- kon between islands leaving the ice between Panama and the first island intact. About midnight Sunday, the ice went out from Panama.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-15
Seal Prices Advance
 In Sale at St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, May 15-Fur from government seal herds, mostly from Alaska, have been sold here. approximately half million. Al aska black seal sold for 1925 to $45. Brown seal sold from $35 to $55, 10 per cent higher than at the last sale.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-15
Fishermen of Oregon
 Reach Agreement

GOLD BEACH, Ore, May 15- Members. of two fishermen's Unions here have agreed to ac- cept a salmon price of 25 cents until September and nine cents after then.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-15
Weather Preuenting
 Efforts to SaIuage
 Cern,an PIane Bremen

PICTOU, Nova Scotia, May 15.
 Adverse weather continued to balk the efforts of the crew of the two United States Army planes to salvage the German plane Bremen on Greenly Island.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-15
A NATIVE SON

NEW LONDON, Conn.-A fish erman seeking license said he was born in New London. but answered no when asked if he lad lived long in Connecticut All his life, he explained, had been spent in New London.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-15
BOB GAINES LOSES CASE
Supreme Court Refuses to Make Review of Seat
 tie Murder Case

WASHINGTON, May 15-Wal- lace c. Bob" Gaines, of Seattle, convicted slayer of his daughter Sylvia Gaines, has failed again in his effort to obtain review by the Supreme Court.
 The Court held there is no grounds upon which it can re view the case.
 This removes the last hope of intervention by the highest tri- bunal Court
 The Court announced it will issue it's mandate at once.
 SEATTLE. May 15-Gaines has just begun to fight, his counsel said following the Supreme Courts refusal to review his ap- peal G. F. M. Pratt, attorney for Gaines, said: There are sew eral avenues of recourse that will be followed" He declined to dis close the nature, then said he had been on the defensive until now but from now on will be on the aggressive.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-04

An optimist is a dad who thinks if he swears they can't afford 1t he isn't going to be bothered by the installment collector.
 Another thing that is hard to un. derstand these days is how they find men with enough optimism to tackle the joD of trying to sel washing machines.
 What puzzles man post about woman is the fool notion she gets that she is so much wiser than he is.
 Man calls women the weaker sex. but no matter how fine an oyercoat he is wearing he'd freeze to death if he didn't have lot of warm clothes underneath it.
 The reason so many people all ways ask whether there is gar. age on the place when they are looking for a place to rent is be- cause you don't have to pay cash for automobiles.
 Another thing a woman seldom can do quietly is lay down the law
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-04
MEANING OF INDIAN SUMMER.

Last October characterized by about two weeks of very mild, even warm, weather following a period in late September and the early part of the month of days so cold that many people started furnace fires, which were not needed when the temperature rose. There will probably be other periods of day two at a time during the autumn when there will be the kind of mild calm, hazy weather that is pop uarly referred to as Indian summer" says the Weather Bureau
 There is an erroneous popular belief that Indian summer is definite period occurring more or less regularly every autumn. This idea is not based on accurate meteorological observat tons according to the Weather Bureau of the United States Department of Agriculture Indian sum- mer is the name applied in this country to period of mild fall weather following a spell oi unseasonably cold weather known .squaw winter such occurred in the East. As a mat ter of fact, Indian summer is fixed seasor in the calendar, but varies in date and duration In many years it is intermittent; that is, ther, may be several Indian summers in one autumn Strictly speaking, Indian summer is not season at all, but merely type of weather in eontras to the usual weather for fall or early winter Thoreau in notes on weather conditions at Con cord, Mass, from 1851 to 1860, records the oc currence of Indian summer on dates ranging iron September 27 to December 13.
 In Europe as well in this country it popularly believed that renewal of mild weathe occurs every autumn, and the dates of it's sup posed occurrence more definitely fixed tha is the in America The period is associate with the of various saints who have ike dates in the ecclesiastical calendar. The mil period is accordingly known in different parts C Europe as sSt Martins summer 'St. Luke summer" or "St. Michael's summer and trad ticn fosters the idea that it is always mild an
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-04
SOUTHERN DEMOCRATS.

The New York World pays glowing tribute to the heroism and gaantry of the Southern Democrats who waged intelligent warfare against the whispering campaign of bgotry and fan aticism in that section of the country. The fight of the Southern newspapers and leaders of thought in letters, education, business and politics vim dicaed the best traditions of this country by the unselfsb earnestness they devoted te the campaign against intolerance. ignorance ano prejudces. The World concludes
 We know of no nobler episode in
 American politics than the sustained and
 brilliant struggle by Protestants in the
 dry South against bigotry and fan
 aticsm They faced odds that would
 have daunted all but the bravest and
 most honorable men.
 The World contends that those who are laying the foundations for the reorganization of the Democratic Party must not overlook the wisdom and courage of Southern leaders They fought for Demoratic principles, for democracy, for progressiyism, for liberasm-in short for the fundamentals that must be the basis of a Demo- cratic Party if to have one. With such to lead and a following that saved six States and made the maiorities for intolerance and fanaticsm small in the other Southern States, united with the intelligence and courage and progressive thought that controlled the Northern Democrats at Houston, the Democratic Party ought to be rebuilt a basis that will make it immensely useful to the country and one that will eventually win another Presidential election which will exalt local sef-government and State rights. rights.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-04
Americans in Europe.
Cincinnati Enquirer.D


 It is said that the American invasion of Europe is resented by the older generation there, but accepted by the younger This is the ob- servation of Colonel Edward M. House, who writes entertainingly concerning the subject in the current McCalls
 Colonel House very freely admits that are "dollar-ehasers,v but defends us for the good dollars have done at home and abroad
 It rather is old story that are materalists But the criticism is unjust. No nation that was ever of worth any distinction in the world but could have been similarly ae- cused. Without materalstic activity the world still would be within the obsessions of barbarism "a dead, oppressive barbarism. It was mater iaism which gave to the world its opportun- ties for the apotheosis of intelllectualism. An ignorant spritualistic boor, blowing with a point ed stick, properly may not be compared with the alert and normal Christian business of the present business-day world.
 The foreigners who envy, criticize and curse us as a nation of dollar r-chasers themselves chase the dollar to the ultimate extent of their abii- ties, but Colonel House well says, they fail to chase the dollars as effectively as do the Americans; and once the American becomes pos sessed of dollars, he gives in generous measure for the common good
 This cannot be said of the European possessor of dollars The story of colossal disaster through out the world-earthquake, fire, food war ruin l-is redoent with the fragrance of American practical sympathy, expressed in the dollars al- ways forthcoming to soothe human suffering and rehabilitate whole regions become devastated by disaster through fault of their tortured peoples | Colonel House states what is the probable truth when he asserts that it is probable and no exaggeration, to state that more is given each year in America for high public purposes than is given by the balance of the world.
 And these people who truculently crti- cize us-could they but pause to think, and be generous enough to admit patent fact-might realize that their estate today is due to the lending power of America. Our loans to Europe have done wonders, will do more But for the dol lars coming from America since the war, there would be far greater for criticism and complaint from the millions of people who have been benefited by those dollars
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-04

Senator Dill says the Democrats must never again fight battle with Prohibition as an issue. If the Democratic Party is to be a democratic party it must fail to declare itself in favor of self-government and State rights. It must stand stanchly against policy a condi- ton that permits the people of of the States to force their will those of other States in anything that does not directly concern the Ma tion at large.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-04
More Or Less True

Next tQ making too many down payments, trying to live within a budget invites the most trouble in home.
 After he has been married twen- ty years man is able to put just about the same amount of passion in a kiss that he is money in the savings bank.
 The ideal husband is one whose wife can blossom out in a new dress and who can be seen bring ing her candy and flowers without the neighbors immediately getting curious about what kind of mis- chief he's got into.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-04
CHILD CHRISTMAS SALE

The Guild Of Holy Trinity Cathedral will hold their Annual Christmas Sale next Saturday,
 December Sth in the Display Room of the Alaska Electric Light and Power Company. Hand kerchiefs suitable for Christmas presents and a choice assortment of home cooked food will be cn sale. Tea will be served from Il a. m. throughout the after noon. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-04
CANADA AND THE TARIFF.

Canadian advocates of high tariff point to the growth and development of trade and industry in the United States conclusive proof of its beneficence. The Ottawa Journal, commenting the subject, says:
 As a result of it's protective tariff laws the United States has developed home market which enables it to pursue mass production that it in turn makes Uncle Sam real competitor in the world market. And now Can ada has become their greatest foreign customer, despite the fact that Can adian farm products must pay tariff to get into the United States
 There be little doubt that the American economic theory is the sound
 CT one. The results prove it.
 More stimulating to mass production and in dustria and trade expansion in the United States than the protective tariff is the fact that thi country constitutes the largest free trade the greatest consuming population in the world
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-04

It is said that Ambassador Dwight w. Morrow American representative at Mexico City, may be appointed Secretary of State by Herbert Hoover Evidently the activity of Dwight w Morrow Jr, Harvard student, supporter Of Gov Smith has not been held against his father.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-04
Passing Observation

If we ever have two women run ming against each other for Presi- dent we'll probably see the good
 ld-fashioned hair-pulling matches revived.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-04
A Deadbeat

"He says he owes something to himself" remarked Perkins.
 Huh, If he has as hard a time collecting it as I have had trying to collect what he owes me l don't envy him the job" growled his tailor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-04
Wise Vounusters

News item-"7 1000 high school boys are taking cooking lessons.
 Meaning 1000 high school boys believe they are going to want to eat even after they are married.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-04
Useless Information

There would be fewer cold legs being used to make petticoats.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-04

warm about the time of these various saints days. Chronological facts however, do not all ways cheek up with this belief.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-04
Pollyana View

Pollyana View
 Huh" remarked the friends. you look pretty cheerful for a loser"
 'I am replied the defeated candidate, flor the more think of it the more lucky l feel I am that I don't have to keep all those promises I made during the cam paign."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-04
ALONG LIFE'S
 DETOUR
By SAM HILL

There were fewer divorces back in the days when women wanted pin instead of cigarette money.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-04
Some More Idle Curiosity

What has become of the old
 fashioned home that was consid- cred a filling station?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-04
A Timid Brother

Blinks: Have you any hanker- ing to go up ip an airplane?" links: Mop, When I'm up high I like to feel I can use an elevator and not parachute to get me down again"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-04
Mir. Hoover's Tour.
Seattle Times.)


 Herbert Hoover has happily solved the problem the day of his inauguration. His proposed tour of South America republics is hailed everywhere brilliant stroke of statesmanship. As a good will mission, MT. Hoovers friendly visit to our neghbors to the southward will be unique
 There is another phase of MT. Hoovers plan to strengthen ties with the Latin American countries, which has to do with his qualities as a man and his wisdom leader. He has no liking for the acclaim of hero worshipers, no desire to stage royal progress through the country. He is deeply conscious of the great the heavy responsibility that the executive office entails. His preference is for opportunity to plan his administration policies and to find solu- tions for knotty problems.
 If MT. Hoover were to remain in Washington, D. C., during the forthcoming session of Congress, it would be only natural for Senators and Rep- resentatives to seek his counsel and advice and to defer to his judgment If he remained at Palo Alto there would be constant procession of delegations and office seekers. He realizes that he will have executive authority until March 1, and he is tactfully getting out of the way to leave Congress and the present administration free hand
 As to the South America trip, undoubtedly great benefits will come of it. There is intense rivalry for Latin America's trade and we could not send more capable more enlightened Ambassador It is not too much to expect that our relations with the Republics of South America will begin a new era
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-04
Gonna Freeze

When e'er I look
 At Nellie Minter. l am convinced
 She dreads the winter.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-04
Not So Good

"The last thing to bet on is horse" remarked the Thoughtful Gent.
 "Especially if it's the horse that is last" sighed the One Who Knew.