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BOSS TWEED
(Waco Tines erald).

The story of Boss Tweed, who looted New York City
a generation ago Of nobody knows how many millions
Of dollars, is one Of the most interesting stories in the
history Of American cities.
Tweed's insolent, SWELL, what are you going to do
about it," when confronted with proofs of his thievins
is a classic. When we read his story, we comfort our
selves with the thought that our municipal govern
ments have at least progressed to a point where moth
ing quite so bare-faced and arrogant As a Tweed ring
is ever possible again.
But we're just kidding ourselves. Tweed was only
a piker. The acknowledgements highbinders of Chicago,
Philadelphia, Detroit and Cleveland would consider
him a ~weakling. They are getting more money from
honest folk than Tweed ever got; their defiance Of the
law is more arrogant and cocksure than Tweed's ever
was; and their immunity to prosecution by the officers
Of the law seems to be even greater than Tweed's.
Tweed's dominance over New York was, after all.
an affair that could be remodeled without too much
trouble. 1t was comparatively easy to arouse the in
dignation of the citizenry, and a shower Of ballots soon
ended Tweed's reign. But the modern racketeer's grip
on our cities is something that will be a whole lot
harder to shake.
To begin with, it is harder t. shock US than it used
to be. Prosperity has dulled the edge Of our civic con-
science. We have grown pretty cynical about official
nonfeasance and graft. We take it for granted that
there will be shady doings behind the city hall and the
courthouse. Turn the rascals out" is no longer an
effective war cry.
And, in the second place, the modern raeketeer Is
no pacifist. He is daring and desperate. Given a min
imum Of official eye-shutting and he will work his ma
chine guns and bombs at all hours. Tweed employed a
certain amount of finesse; the racketeer simply saws
"gimme!" over the muzzle of a revolver. Fear is mis-
most powerful asset.
The racketeer gets his chief support, however, from
public indifference. We take the underworld too much
as a matter Of course. We have not yet realized that
our cities cannot continue to exist half civilized and
half jungle. The stratum composed of beer runners,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-28
Nv DIR. ALVIN r. BELL

Paul had been pastor at Ephesas
for three years. This lesson finds
him making his last visit to the
churches he had established
~troughoutt he regions Of Greece and
Macedonia as he was hurrying by
boat to reach Jerusalem to cele-
brate the Feast of Penticost. The
ships course would bring him to
Miletus, only thirty miles from
Ephesus. So Paul sent messengers
to the officers of the church at
Ephesus to come down 10 Miletus
for such visit together as the ships
stay in port would permit.
A Pastors Autobiography
Here. then. were gathered before
Paul his former Pensioners, office
bearers of the church to which he
had given more of his life than to
any other curch. His words to
these intimate friends constitute
the richest autobiography any pastor
has ever given 10 the world. "Ye
yourselves know from the first day
that I set foot in Asia, after what
manner / vas with you all the time
serving the Lord with all lowliness
Of mind. and with tears. and with
trials. how | shrank not from de-
claring unto you anything that was
profitable, and teaching you publicly
and from house to house. testifying
repentance towards God and faith
towards our Lord Jesus Christ"
Here was a pastor with a free con
science. No mans blood would be
upon his head. for he had ministered
counsel. comfort and correction TO
all as needed. and always with a
spiritual fathers heart of love and
tears of sympathy for his spiritual
children. With the single excep-
ton OF the family ties of kinship
there are no human ties stronger
than those that bind a true pastor
to his flock.
Paul's Courage
When Luke records our Lords last
journey 10 Jerusalem he says, "he
steadfastly set his face to 20 to
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-28
Highway Finances

Solution Of the approaching financial embarrass-
ment of the state highway department is one of the
major problems to be considered by the commission Of
thirty-one members. proposed by Governor Moody, 20
work out the solution Of the problem Of financing n
system Of state highways.
The department is now facing a money shortage
that promises TO slow down work very materially. and
the only relief in sight must come from the next legis-
lature. However, before this relief will be available,
work probably will be suspended on several Of the
most important highway projects in the state.
In the event relief is refused by the legislature the
commission will be compelled to cut short many pro-
iects and reduce maintenance, Austin dispatches state.
II Is believed this situation is what largely actuated
the governor in calling for the formation Of a com
mission TO consist Of one representative from each SEN
storial district. A bond issue, il is stated, is only one
Of the outstanding matters 70 be considered by the
commission.
With the gasoline tax reduced from 3 cents to 2
eents per gallon and the announced determination OF
many legislators to make a wholesale reduction in The
motor vehicle registration license fees, the department
- facing a huge cut in its income. Most legislators
rsrt the fees reduced to a flat rate Of 81 per car. viii n
would create a huge hole in the finances for state
highways.
The attitude assumed by many of the legislators
- .nneal TO those who do not stop to consider that
r.duction II either the motor license fee or the gaso-
lin. tax would result in seriously crippling the high
-, rroeram Of the state. 1t is not fair to the prop
ertv owners to place the burden of highway construc-
,;on upon real estate and personal property. The mo-
,r vehicle should be the source of revenue for every
uh.ss Of highway construction and maintenance, and
his can be secured only through the registration fee
=, the gasoline tax. II either should be reduced The
..hsr should be increased to make up the deficit, as
.hrourh these taxes the burden of highway construc-
j, and maintenance is placed exactly where II be-
longs.
The motor vehicle owner who Will anaiyze the stu
..;.n will readily agree that every dollar paid in gaso-
~ ~ registration fee which is applied to high
- construction or maintenance is an investment for
=. reduces the cost of car operation, increases
r. mileage per gallon. and assures maximum eff
.;.ncv in the operation Of his motor vehicle. There
~ hs no controversy regarding the necessity for i'm
proved highways and the, their ,n maintenance ma rson moi can IN It so Be
60 md non-owners of motor vehicles is unjust.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-28
NAVY GREETS THREAT OF WAR
WITH BRITISH

WASHINGTON. Oct. 27.-Curious-
~ enough. the navy department re-
CARDS Commander j. NJ. Kensworthy,
formerly Of the British fighting
fleet. with quite a kindly eye for
mentioning war between Uncle Sam
and John Bull as a possibility of
the next 10 years.
Yet. it Is rot so curious after all.
Professional warriors, both of the
land and sea. here. as we'll as ev-
erywhere else, welcome val prophe-
cies-not that they want war. hut
because such prophecies scare the
rest Of us. thus inducing us TO dig
az more money for our professional
scrappers, which they, Of course, like
anybody. enjoy having plenty of
money TO spend.
True. Commander kenworthy
meant what he said. not as a threat
against us. but as a caution-a SOL
emn warning. rather TO his own
country than TO Americans, TO watch
their step.
However. that sort of utterance
can he adapted 10 fit either way,
There will be a fierce argument at
the next session Of congress between
our big and little navy groups. Folk
prominent in the former of these
two factions think they sec how the
British ex-commander's remarks can
be used to help their side a great
deal.
Commander kenworthy. as a scion
OF the English nobility. might have
been expected TO be a Conservative,
but after the last war, through
which he skippered one Of King
Georges destroyers. he turned pref
ty radical and the Labor party sent
him TO parliament.
His latest book is called THE
Freedom of the Seas"
This was the subject he discuss
cd in a recent speech at Birmingham,
when and where he referred TO the
danger Of an Anglo-American clash
unless Britannia modifies her claim
to absolute and exclusive "rulership
OF the waves"
Kenworthv recalls that British in
reference with American shipping
made President Wilson exceedingly
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-28

The general strike and the disastrous nine months
coal strike in Great Britain inflicted unlimited dam
age on all concerned. 1t led thinking men to the con-
clusion that we must substitute cooperation il the
industry Of our country was to survive in the worlds
markets.
The conferences were frank, FEARLESS and friendly.
We all made suggestions with a common purpose. We
have never had one vote or division en- my resolution
we have drafted. ! am not sure that some Of my fell
low employers we're not more difficult for me to deal
with than the labor representatives.
1t was decided that the representatives of the en-
ployers and unions should examine all questions af-
fecting industry, including banking. industrial rela-
tions and the tariff. A Cancellation board has been
created for the adjustment of disputes.
Neither side will listen TO outside compulsion. We
have rejected compulsory arbitration by judges or
lawyers as a method Of settling controversies in in
dustry.
The by-products Of cooperation are many and
striking. British labor is not looking to Moscow for
leadership and it has no use for class hatred or revolu-
ton II realized that its prospect of betterment IS
through the prosperity Of industry.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-28
"Brass Tacks" on the Sunday School Lesson

jerusalem" Literally che made his
face hard" recalling Isaiah's proph-
esy Of the same events, therefore
have / set my face like a flint"
Something of this same set determ-
ination characterized Paul on his
last journey TO Jerusalem. Now be-
hold | 20 bound in the spirit unto
Jerusalem. not knowing the things
that shall befail me there: save
that the Holy Ghost testifyeth unto
me in every city. saying that bonds
and Affections abide me. But | hold
not my life Of any account as dear
unto myself. so that ! may accom-
plish my course and the ministry
which | received from the Lord
Jesus. TO testify the gospel of the
grace Of God" This is the stuff
of which heroes are made. What
should become of Paul at Jerusalem
was Of little concern to Paul. To
him the only concern was his testi-
mony to Christ and the spiritual in
terests Of those he had led 20
Christ.
The Resource of Prayer
lHtAG GOilC IfAnC5 WHICH We a
do no more for our friends from
whom we must part. And yet there
is one who abides with them and who
is able TO minister to them after we
are taken away. And this suggests
thee ne thing more we can always
do for our friends. as Paul does here
in this touching farewell as they
knelt on the seashore at Miletus:
"And now | commend you to God
and to the word Of his grace. which
is able TO build you up, and give you
the inheritance among all them that
are sanctioned . and he kneeled
down and prayed with them all"
The international Uniform Les
son for Oct. % is Acts. ~20:17-21; %
3s. the subject being "Paul's last
Journey to jerusalem" and the
Golden Text. Acts. 20:35: "Remem-
Der the words Of the Lord Jesus, how
he said. II Is more blessed to give
than to receive.")
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-28
Washington Letter
By CHARLES z. w

sore in the early days Of the last
war.
He surmises that IL might have
developed into a red-hot controversy
il the Washington chief executive
had not presently had his attention
distracted from the English navy'S
blockade methods by the still more
violent ones of Germany's U-boats.
Nevertheless. the commander
doubts If Americans are any reader
today than they ever were TO recog-
nize the British title to out-and-out
ownership Of the PROPOSE
ton on which the London admiralty
stands as pat at present as it did
in 1912.
If this deadlock remains unbroken,
Commander kenworthy a y plainly
that an Anglo-American war in 1888
can just as reasonably be forecast
row as IL was possible to forecast
the World war in 1904.
In fact. n few pessimists did fore
cast the World war in 1904. but gen
orally il was considered 'unthink-
able"
And so Il was. agrees Commander
kenworthy-prccisely as an Anglo
American war is "unthinkable" in
1928.
1t il but right 10 say that. on both
sides of the water. Commander
Kenyorthy is quite widely regarded
as an ultra-alarmist.
All the same. his book. "The Free
dom of the Seas" is a best-seller in
Washington army and navy circles
especially navy circles. the author
himself being n navy man.
Also his Birmingham speech is
much commented on.
We shall hear a lot about them
both when congress meets and the
big and little navy debate begins.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-28
Timely Views
COOPERATION OF BRITISH CAPITAL AND LABOR
DESCRIBED

By LORI MELCHETT. Britain's Industrial Leader.
(Lord Melchett was born at Farnworth, England,
in 1865. He studied at Cheltenhsm college, st.
Johns college, Cambridge, and Edinburg univer-
sites and was admitted to the bar in 1894. He
devoted his energies to industrial enterprises,
however, and soon became one Of the most noted
Of British industrial leaders, sometimes being
called "the Nickel King" Of Europe. Lord Melchett
kept in close touch with American captains Of in
dustry and finance thereby furthering tremen-
dously industrial interests in Britain. In recogni-
ton of his excellent work he was honored by re-
ceiving the title Of Lord Melchett on the kings
birthday this year. His former name was Sir Al
fred Mond).
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-28
TEXARKANA GROCERY IS
T E PLACE ROBBED

TEXARKANA. Oct. 27.-fP-The
robbery loot total in T~exarkana and
visinity for the last week today
jumped TO $4,000 with the robbery
Of a grocery store safe here last
night OF $500.
A grain company safe was robbed
of $500 last Friday. and the Guar
anty State bank of Redwater. Is
miles from here. Of $5.400 Tuesday
all three robberies were committed
BY the same gang
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-28
DINNER STORIES
SOFTER PLEASE

An absent-minded pianist bought
an automobile and, after the sales
man had given him two lessons, de-
cided he could run il without assist
ance.
When he awoke in the hospital the
first thing he said was: 81 thought
that was the loud pedal I pressed
with my right foot"
at was!" said the nurse. with a
smile.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-28

Who am II What Is my profess
what is my nationality?
Who was known as England's Nir-
gin Queen?
What estimated proportion Of the
earth's surface is covered by water?
What is the capital of India?
II said in mine heart. God shall
judge the righteous and the wicked:
for there j. a time there for every
purpose and for every work"
Today in the Past
On this date. in 1855. Theodore
Roosevelt. 26th president Of the
United States, was born.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-28

TOday's Horoscope
Persons born under this sign are
inclined TO be very inquisitive. Moth
ing, even the private affairs Of 9TH
ers. can be hidden from them il they
desire TO know them. But they do
not always impart the knowledge
gained in an unselfish way.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-28
Horoscope for Sunday

Persons born under this sign have
the gift of eloquence and their list
~ for they always carry conviction
and sincerity.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-28
A Daily Thought

Remember when the judgments
weak, the prejudice is strong."-Kane
O'Hara.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-28

There are three things upon which no considerable
group Of American citizens can agree as to the proper
nterpretation-the constitution, the Bible and the
Literary Digest poll.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-28

Answers 20 Foregoing Questions
]. Edward Johnson; opera singer;
American.
2. Queen Elizabeth.
8. 1889 per cent.
4. Delhi.
5. Ecclesiastes, iii. Is.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-28

.ur. haven't a thing to worry about" DR.. Hubert
~.v. and Raskob is quoted as stating that ave
WI sweep the country on November g." There is no
=. for the sessimist in politics
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-03

dsSoRD SALE, 3 FOR s1. TAKE E Na PLAY FEM. scHAlLEa- FRS ALASKA SHOP
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-03
1T TIE HOTELS
VAN GLIDER

Mrs. Louise Lenuhagen, Rev. l.. + Kent, Cordova; Bishop Rowe, B. z Dolzelle, Juneau; Chas l.. Cadwallad- CT, MT. and Mrs L. l.. Kremer, Seat Francisco; John Vinett, Fairbanks ]; MT and Mrs. M. s. Mcfarland, Fair banks; J. L. Freeman, Seattle; G. A. Manoriff. Tacoma; Evelyn Bevan, Creston, B. C.. A. Stendal, Seattle; Robert J. Corey, Miss Pauline Elmer ick, Seattle; Mrs. J. H. Finley, Seat tie; c. F. Lottsfeldt, Takotna; Carl Fairbanks; Ollie Gray.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-03

Frye-5ruhn's Baby Beef is unes- celled.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-03
SEWARD

Mrs. Nancy Johnson, Mrs. Watson, Miss M. Anderson, l.. J. Smith, MT.
 and Mrs. Harvey J. Smith, Mrs Henry Olsen, Mccarthy; Albin Gustafson. Seattle; Wm. Breeze, c. o. sunstedt, Seattle; c. E. Robinson, Seattle; J. O. Hummer, Seattle; Mrs. Gabriel Mic hill, Fairbanks; s. White, NJ Freeman, Mccarthy; Peter Jacobson, A. Hansen.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-03
STRIKE MAY BE CALLED
 NY. TRANSIT WORKERS

NEW YORK, Mar. 2 (P)-The Un- ion insists that strike will be called on all Interbourough Rapid Transit Lines of the city of New York unless the company takes back 19 employees who were discharged because they were members of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-03

The Best in the. Belt"-Gateway.
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Esssss ssasasaEsaeea
 SCRAP BOOk EXERPs
(Ry Babe" Hayes, Cordoya)

(Ry Babe" Hayes, CordoVa)
 pr. Mike Dorizas, U. of Pa, Phila- delphia--"I sure enjoyed my visit to laAska and my only regret is that did not have more time to spend in that great and interesting territory. Kindly give my best regards to all the good people in Cordova who were so very good to me while there"
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-03
NORTHWESTERN READY SOON

The steamer Northwestern, which ran on the rocks December II, is now in the Todd Dry Dock in Seattle, un- dergoing repairs and renovation, and will be ready to be turned over to the Alaska Steamship company in the early part of next month.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-03
GOES TO SIBERIA

J. D. Littlepage. well known mining engineer of Juneau has accepted a position with the Union Gold Mining Company of Russia and has left, with his family, for Siberia. He will be in charge of the company's mines in the Ural district
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-03
OVERLAND

H. J. Watson, Elmer Clifford, Edw. J. Kehoe, Fairbanks; A. Landers, Fairbanks; Joe Wilson, Portland; i; John Lepp, Mrs. Nellie Beattie, G. Gustafson, Latouche; Robert Light, .C H. Holmes, H. Olsen.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-03
WIVES, HU1HiEs, JAILED

Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Bergstrom and MT. and Mrs. Eddie Grant, were ar- rested and plead guilty to charge of drunkenness at Sitka two weeks ago. The first couple were fined $100 and sentenced to serve two months in jail; the latter couple were fined $10 and sentenced to serve 10 days.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-03

The high cost of supplies in the Koyukuk keeps many from prospect ing who would do so if they could finance themselves, says recent ar rival in Fairbanks.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-03

Announcement of the purchase of the Sitka, halibut schooner, from the Can- adian Fish and Cold Storage Co.,, of Prince Rupert, by l. Goldstein, of Ju- neau has just been received
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-03

Three airplanes took to the air in Fairbanks last week flashing on their way to three separate points of the campass on commercial business.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-03

Word has been, officially received at Juneau to enter into contract for the construction of Territorial cap itol building which will cost $775, ,000.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-03

Mrs Michael Murphy, Fairbanks resident for the last two years, died last week following a brief Hines.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-03
SEXTON

B. Ryan, Fairbanks; Oscar Hoffman, Nels Berggvist, Andrew Ladande, Mrs. Nellie Hartman.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-03

The civil abatement case entitled U: s. vs Vale, at Anchorage. has been dismissed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-31
$1,000, 900 NEEDED
TO FULFILL SCHOOL
BUILDING PROGRAM

Continued from First Page.)
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az CONVICTS OFF
FOR LEAvENWORTH
Terms Range From Is Months to
Life and Total 536
Years.

Fortv-two District OF Columbia pris-
oners. is of them white men, leave the
District Jail this afternoon for the Fed
eral penitentiary at Leavenworth, Kans.,
to serve sentences ranging from 10
months to life and aggregating 536
years s months. They are scheduled TO
arrive at the penitentiary Thursday
morning
The longest term will be served by
Edward F. Tate, alias the Gentleman
burglar" who is under a 40-year sem
tence for series of robbery cases, cul-
minating with the burglary at the Gin
derella Boot Shop last August Fran
els A. Kioss, one Of his associates, will
begin a 30-year sentence for house
breaking and larceny. The lone lifer is
Robert Jones. colored, found guilty Of
murder in the second degree.
Tate has had previous experience IN
penal institutions. He has served to-
tai Of more than Is years. including
terms at Sing Sing. Illinois State Pen!-
Tertiary, Massachusetts, State Peniten-
tiary Norristown. Pa. Prison: Chicago
House Of Correction and the Philadel-
phia County Jail. At the conclusion Of
his 40-year term he will be subject To
authorities at Harrisburg, Allentown
and Lancaster. where he Is wanted for
various offenses
During the months he has been az
the District jail he has been a model
prisoner, Maj ". L. Peak. superintend-
ent Of the jail, said today. Mai. Peak
will command the guard on the trip TO
Leavenworth.
The guard will include also Sergt.
Fred Sandberg. Bertillon expert: hi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-31

included In the 1929 budget for the I'M
provement Of school grounds should be
granted for the purpose of treating the
grounds OF several new school build
ings. and of improving the rundown
condition Of grounds surrounding many
old buildings"
Health Work Cited.
Attached to the report are several
pages prepared by the United States
Public Health Service on school health
supervision. This report states the
average cost of school health supervi-
sion for each child was only 80 cents,
which sum Indicates the hopeless in
adequacy Of the present organization
due to lack of both funds and appre-
citation of effort" Other cities arc
spending from 81 to 81 per child, the
report explained.
II the Sl3o,100 health budget were
enacted, it would increase the amount
spent on child health In the schools TO
S1.80 and would place the school
health supervision among the leaders,
but not first" the report said.
The report concluded by listing IL
suggestions for improvement In the es-
sential features Of the school building
and five recommendations for future
planning of buildings and Fairgrounds.