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The Alaska fisherman., 1929-07-15
TOT the subject is sad enough

And all this under the "bril- liant leadership of Lester D Henderson ]! |! have read all hls reports from the year 1920, l have heard him speak from the platform many times. I have engaged him in private convcr- sation. And never once has that man pointed out to any assem- blage wherein our schools might be improved. Rather he has taken pains to publicly attack those who do offer suggestions on the ground that we are al- ready so good.
 For example, in the States where the school systems are in the control of educators of great experience or proven abil- ity, it is the custom to have a School Survey" by some na- tional authority who then en- bodies in his report recommend ations. Even if such a national authority should find that our system were perfect, such a sur Vey should have been undertake en. At least it would give us some recognized standard (be- yond that of political controver- sy) by which to judge MT. Hen- derson. But when Senator Steel proposed such survey, MT. Henderson would lend it no SUD- port
 TWO years ago, a large city in Alaska wrote MT. Henderson in- quirlng about the advisability of hiring MT. "X." MT. Henderson answered an emphatic By all meanc no. I cannot write you my rc asons, but will give you tho information when next I visit your city," MT. Hender- sons objections were based on moral grounds-quite proper. But later in the same year he sent this Mr. x to teach in another territorial school.
 In conclusion, l feel free to say that MT. Hendersop's job is
The Alaska fisherman., 1929-07-15

AHNNA e]44O LII C11C111oC1VCO d1l11OOC wholly. Many of the weak spots in our schools are not his fault and the main point of criticism in his connection with them is that he lulls to sleep any con- structive improvements. He has no authority (except that of bOokkeeper) over our city schools. At the beginning of each school year, he sends to the treasurer of the board of the un-
 @cratcd districts the mon ey to run the schools for the year. The books of these treas urers are never audited although their expenditures now amount to over six million dollars since MT. Henderson took office.
 What does he do when he travels over Alaska "visiting schools?' Mainly he plays poli- tics. Performing a liaison be- tween each local school district and his office, and he in turn holding his support Loyalty to his boss, toWit, the federal machine whose headquarters are at Ju- neau.
 l have inquired of different teachers in schools where MT. Henderson visited locally and officially, and in answer to my question "What does he do for you," receive the invariable re- ply, "Oh, he makes us nice speech, and -" Yes, that is the sum total of what he does; he makes nice speech, smiles 3n the lonesome school teacher brings gossip that is semi-ofi- cial, speaks a fine word for the governor Git matters not who happens to be governor). Parent Teacher Associations, composed of fine, Well-intentioned women, mainly, with a smattering of equally Wel]-intentioned men, but with no knowledge of the To- c2l or Territorial school system. fall for his line of palaver and at the right time respond to
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-16
The Fourth Offense.
(New York World.0

reputable newspaper man, after fifteen years of good behavior, passed a check for $500 bank where he had insufficient funds to meet it. He was at the time drunk. Years before he had been three times convicted in similar circumstances of similar offenses involving smaller sums. That made him fourth offender under the Baumes Act and subject by it's provisions to life imprisonment In committing that harsh sentence to the twenty eight months he has already served Governor Roos- evet we think made wise and prudent use of the pardoning power. His statement that the act in question should be so modified as not to make life term mandatory in such will be generally approved by the bar, bench and public f
 The statute need not be wholly scrapped Where man has been four times convicted of serious crimes against the person, as rape, felonious sault manslaughter, or of repeated robberies from the person or by burglary of arson something is to be said for locking him up for life or until society decides what next to do with him. But the full severity of the penalty is misplaced when in- flcted for trifling crimes against property, com mtted by persons who not habitual criminals
 The law should be amended so as to define the that discrimination be too difficult life sentence might be made optional with the judge. Ultimately the wisdom of dealing with all criminals for refor- nation rather than punishment must be conceded: and that change of view will mean a great devel- opment of the machinery of parole during good be- havior. There may be little sense in letting con- frmed criminal out of jail to resume at once his criminal career. There is less sense in keeping a man in jail if he is able and willing to earn an honest living outside
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-16
WE SHALL SEE WHAT WE SHALL SEE.

The suggestion of the President that he wants Prohibition enforced in the District of Columbia so thoroughly that the District might be model for law observance is pertinent It really does not listen well to have Senators and Representatives and political preachers about the dampness of New York Chicago Detroit, Cleveland St. Louis, Boston, Baltimore and other large cities while the National Capital, the place where the Prohibition laws enacted and the eitidal of the big shots among the enforcers is wringng wet. We shall watch with interest the efforts put forth to make the Presidents dream come true.
 As Senator Howell and other Senators said there is purpose in this discussion to dscredit Presi- dent Hoover Senator Howell and Senator Brook hart supported President Hoover in the recent cam paign and other Senatorial and other commentors the controversy confident admirers of the President. They would be serving with mawkish- ness rather than friendship however if they failed to speak out when the President makes a less ridiculous gesture such as was his call down of the Nebraska Senator.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-16
CIGARETTE MAKING CONTINUES TO
 INCREASE.

August the sixteenth consecutive month to record an increase in cigarette production the corresponding month year previous Exept for April 1928 cigarette production has shown a regu- lar monthly increase for more than 45 consecutive months.
 Almost eleven billion cigarettes manufac- tured in August the records of taxes paid to- bacco withdrawals disclose. The exact August pro- duction 10,930623,890 cigarettes compared with 10724 990 in July and 10267,344,427 in August year ago. The increases and the very large present production held by those close to the situation to reflect the breakdown of the old prejudice against cigarette smoking by men and by women.
 Cigarettes and tobacco products provide 132 per cent. of the net sales of wholesale grocers, shown by survey made by Ohio State University recently, says the Topeka, Kansy Merchants Journal.
 Only canned goods, including fruits, vegetables and meats, with a combined proportion of I'll per cent. exceed cigarettes cigars and tobacco in inn portance a classification.
 About 100000 commercial outlets available for cgearttes and tobacco, those in close touch with the industry estimate. This convenience of buying cigarettes and persistent advertising have caused steady increases in the of cigarettes, bringing the total production last year to 400O cigar cites and thereby enlarging their importance in wholesale grocery inventories.
 We probably have no better illustration of the value of newspaper advertising than the phenomenal progress of the cigarette manufacturing industry One tobacco company is expending sl2OOo0OO this year advertising. Nearly all of that vast sum is being spent with newspapers in publicity for their cigarettes This million month campaign has al- ready been justified, the manufacturers say, from the increased business that has resulted.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-16

Try the rIve oCiock Dinner Specials at MabrJ's. --adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-16
WashingtOn's Veteran Newspaper.
Seattle Business Chronicle)

NSeaJCle BuSlneSS CnrOncleD
 With the issue of September 19, Puget Sound Mail, 57 years old and the oldest weekly paper in Washington, has been 50 years in La Conner. In the 57 years of it's existence Puget Sound Mail has changed managemnt Il times, and the present owner expresses his youthful spirit and ambitions by ex- planning he is several years younger than the paper
 Times have changed in La Conner since the early days of the Mail One article, reprinted from an early issue, describes land selling at $125 to $25O an acre. reading notice immediately fol- lowing describes perfume, exquisite only the finest flower essence can be-" for sale at local drug store-a kind of notice which would image to have been rather unproftable in those early days.
 There agitation in those days back in 1879, for the Cascade Wagon Road" going over the mountains to the Yakima prairies. Proponents of this enterprise admitted that railroad the mountain would be desirable, but inn possible account of the expense They consoled themselves with the thought that, with good wagon road the Cascades the Puget Sound region would be so independent that rail roads would be a matter of little importance.
 In those days the Pacific Northwest horizon bounded by the far reaches of the Yakima prares Puget Sound Mail has seen the region from which it took it's develop into world port Who tell what changes may unfold in another half century of the Mails existence?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-16
PREMIER ROOMS ALONG.

The Premier Mine Portland Canal thls month distributed its fourth quarterly dividend TOT the year-amounting to s30OO0O or six cents share on it's s5 100000 capitalization. The first Premier divl- dend was declared December l, 1921 little less than eight years ago. It had been working profit ably for about one year before any dlstrloutlon' That means the Premier has been profitable mine for less than nine years. In that time It has paio out in dividends $14,05000o-nearly three times US capital stock.
 Late reports of the Premier declare that a large ore-bodv has been discovered on the fifth, level, one that will keep it's mill running for several years at least.
 In addition to the immense dividends that are now running at 24 per cent. per annum, the Pre- mier has purchased and paid for from its profits other properties that being developed also from profits which promise long life to the com pany
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-16
Weather and Fishermen.
(NeW York TimeS.l

Ayators and captains of Atlantic liners are not the only people interested in weather reports at sea. Fishermen, since time immemorial, have had stake in ocean weather. Modern science has now come to their relief, according to Rear Ad- miral Andrews, Commandant of the First Naval District, vtb .adquarters at Boston.
 When he undertook to investigate the needs of the fishing fleet, Admiral Andrews discovered that there were between eight hundred and nine hun dred fishing vessels operating out of New England ports throughout the year, generally at a distance of from two to three hundred miles off the coast. The Fishing Masters Producers Association has for some time operated a broadcastng station at Gloucester for the distribution of fishing news and in addition weather broadcast was sent out.
 But the station was not powerful enough and the weather information not detailed enough to serve the needs of the scattered fleet The uower of Station WHDH has been increased to 1000 watts ana Admiral Andrews has arranged for more comprehensive weather report Hereafter the annals of fishing communities should contain fewer stories of ships and men lost at sea.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-16
THE INDIANS NAME By Mary Graham Bonner


 The Little Black Clock was the most perfect companion for adven- lures.
 He could do anything
 How glad John and Peggy were that he had never been thrown away simply because he could no longer keep the ordinary time, and because his hands always pointed to T o'clock.
 If he had been thrown away they would never have had these trips with him. But everyone loved the Little Black Clock whether he could keep the right time or not He was such a dear looking little clock. He had such lovely ex- pression on his face.
 Now he had let them into his secret. He had told them how he could turn backwards or forwards or any time at all except the cor rect time, because of magic that had been given nm.
 What did they care about the correct time when the Little Black Clock could let them be anywhere, any time at all? Why, this made all the difference in the world.
 The Little Black Clock had turn cd the time back to the day. when Columbus had landed. Never as John told Peggy afterward, did he expect to see Columbus except on a monument.
 They were watching Columbus now. The Little Black Clock kept his time turned back just that far.
 Columbus had just said India and now he was calling the peo- pie Indians"
 That's what they've always been called, isn't it?" Peggy asked
 Ever since this particular time, the Little Black Clock answered You see, Columbus thinks he has reached India-that's the land he was expecting to see-and these people he thinks belong to India So he is calling them Indians"
 That's how they got tn eir name" Peggy exclaimed.
 T guess I did hear that some where" John added.
 "Rut we can't stay here any longer" the Little Black Clock said. we've something looking for us"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-16
WHY NOT?

Senator Heflin is still harpng about his discov
 cry that Chairman Raskob and other leading Demo crats want to nominate Gov. Smith for President again in 1882 Well? They couldn't nominate a better qualified squarer for the placeor for any other place. Gov. Smith has not shrunk bit since William Allen White, Republican leader and Kansas dry said he was the biggest man in Ameri- can public life-and he is just fine and right he is big. However at this writing President Hoover is looming just large and somewhat
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-16

Uruguay with 100 miles of concrete highway under construction has just adopted new road project that will cost $4,50O0OO to be completed within two-and-a half years The road projects from Montevideo
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-16

As to MT. Jay E. Houses published estimate which has stirred up considerable trouble that there is an average of four drinking parties to the city block every night in Topeka it does not appear whether he means a square block nor what the dlmentons of Topeka block are. With no desire to New York as Topeka is aroused It seems to us that if that estimate were made for what the candidates are about to call this great city lot of would think that Prohib- tlon had come in earnest.-(New York World9
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-16

Every now and then they catch A r,m-r,,nner on the Detroit River, indicating that perhaps all of our Canadian liquor isn't made in the United States-(Dayton News)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-16

The Methodist Board of Temperance Prohibition and Public Morals wants Congress to enact legisla- tion that would exclude from the United States mails all cigarette advertising.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-16

Whenever things get dull in Los Angeles they investigate Amy McPherson. Perhaps the Pantages litigation is beginning to pail.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-16

The tariff will be studied bv the Senate As Hermann the magician said "The more you see the more you don't find out something "-twash- ington Star.)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-16

nearer absolute right than he year ago. There would have to be a change in the situation to make it fair to Gov. Smith to ask him to make another Presidential race. But if there should be change and there should appear chance for the Democrats to win the election, the greatest leader they have the one whose democracy has most thoroughly stood the test, is Al Smith.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-16

inc taikes nave made the British acutely con- Slous or the American accent, and for reading or some of the London papers we get the gen. eral impression that the British think that an American probably the fagpole- sitting record on the Tower of Babel.-(New York TimesD
New Britain herald., 1929-04-24
NEW HAVEN CROOK
 GIVEN LONG TERM
O-Year Sentence for Sell. ing Glass Diamonds"
 to Woman

New Haven. April 24 R,-A sen- tence of not less than 20 nor more than 30 years was imposed upon John Groos, alias John Grotski, alias Julian Yalkowsky. today as an ha- bitual offender for feecing an elder- ly woman out of nearly t1,000 by pretending to sell her diamonds which were only cut glass.
 Groos had been found guilty and it was mandatory upon Superior Court Judge Alfred c. Baldwin to impose sentence under the law which applies to old offenders. A confederate of Groos was not caught.
 Groos served in Sing Sing and last fall was released from the Con- necticut state prison after q six year term for fraud.
 He and another Russian made the acquaintance of Mrs. Rebecca Spi- vack and. before her eyes. one sold gold pieces for S2 each to the other They interested her in diamonds which they showed. and she was in- duced to withdraw Ss6o from a bank to buy 15 of these. The woman be- lieved their tales that the stones were worth S2.50O. With the bril- liants in hand to hold for redemp- ton she learned that she had bought glasA
New Britain herald., 1929-04-24
POLITICAL RIVALS
 REPORT EXPENSES
Republicans Spent $866 and
 Democrats $40 in Spring Fight
St@ IN CONTRIBUTIONS
G. o. P. Has Balance of $1,S71 in Treasury-Opponents Admit Hav- ing Only S42l, According to State- ments Filed With Town Clerk.

William H. Judd. former chair man of the republican town com mittee. now it's treasurer, has re- ported contributions of $7G in the last city election. and expenditures of tSS666, which leaves a balance of S1,S7l.71 in the party's treasury.
 The contributions. all of whom were successful candidates for of- flee are: Selectman Harry A. Witkin. S5: Constable John s. Recer, t10: Councilman H. Stuart Hanes, 35; Constable Fred Wrinkle. S10; Coun- cilman John C. Milford. ets: Coun- cilman Luther Abrahamson. $5: Councilman William s. Scheuy, Sb: Councilman Joseph Mlynarski, $; Selectman Lewis w. Lawyer. $10; Alderman Peter J. Pajewski, $10.
 The chief item of expense was au- tomobile hire, costing s220, while telephone rentals of &177.40 stood next on the list. Other expenses were. Mae Meskosky. clerk. s10; rental. $3.50: C. H. Irv- ing. clerk, s3O; printing. $55.t5. janitors. $10; candy and cigars. S33.6s; sixth ward expenses, s33.20: third ward expenses. $l5; rent of store, $30: lunches. S96.02; supplies. S7.65; light, s4.06: gasoline. $1.50: chauffeurs. $10: furniture hire, $21.30: telegrams. 59 cents; repairs to headquarters, S2 first ward head quarters. $10: fifth ward expenses, S63.30; fourth ward expenses, $32. Total, $S66.66.
 Ernest G. Eppler. who acted as chairman for the third ward. was paid $l0 for his services. the re- port for that district shows.
 School Committeeman William H. Day filed 2 report showing $3.20
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New Britain herald., 1929-04-24
POLICE IN FUTILE
 RACE WITH ST0Rk
Child Born in Chsrless Home Before Ambulance Arrives
MOTHER IS WITHOUT AID
Woman Sends Little Boy to Police Headquarters at 3:20 A. NJ. to Seek Assistance But He Says Mother Has TOOtllache.

With only her frightened children near her, in an unlighted, cheerless and unheated tenement on the sec ond floor. rear, of a block at 265 Elm street, Mrs. Walter Bazylewicz gave birth to a daughter early to- day while New Britain General hospital ambulance, manned by the police. raced through the streets in fruitiess effort to outstrip the stork.
 Mrs Bazylewicz who has appear ed in police court number Of times and related stories of abuse at the police headquarters at 3:2O this morning that she needed medical attention. Her 12 year old son. Henry. the oldest of the children, made his way through the darkened streets when every other child of his age and older persons. too. were sound asleep, to deliver his mothers message.
 Said Mother Had Toothache
 Whether she could not make him understand or because of his ten der years. did Lot choose to unfold to him the great secret of life, is not known, but when his sleepy lit- tie face appeared across the pig desk at the police station to the surprise of Sergeant F. A. McAvay, he asked that a physician be sent to his home because his mother had a toothache.
 Sergeant NcAvay detailed Officers Michael Brophy and G. W. Hellberg to investigate and in a short time they returned with the information that started the wires to the hospital buzzing. Officer Brophy went with the ambulance and Dr. Joseph Mat teis was notified, but the child had come into the world unaided by any one but Mother Nature.
 Police Bring in Food
 Arrangements were made at once for proper care of the mother and babe, and Sergeant McAvay and the other officers bought coffee, bread and rolls for the other children. Miss Cora NJ. Beale of the New Britain Welfare Association was notified, the of the family having been known to her. and today every care was assured thp mot her and ha- little ones at New Britain General hospital.
 Henry Bazylewicz told the police his father had deserted the family but at Hartford county jail today it was said he is completing a sentence of 60 days and will be released Friday. this week
New Britain herald., 1929-04-24
GANGS1ERS BLOW UP
 'POLICEMEN'S HOMES
Cleveland Gunmen Also Take Two Rival Boot
 leggers for Ride"

Cleveland. April e4 h - Defiant gangsters today opened . war of re- venge on Cleveland police and at the same time split in fatal hostility among themselves. according to De- tective Chief Cornelius Cody.
 Dynamite bombs exploded at the home of Police Captain William A. McMasters and at the recent resi- dence of Sergeant Patrick J. Hol- land. Shortly afterwards. two men, tentatively identified as Skinny" Fuerstman and Isadore Shiller. were shot to death in what police said was an upheaval of enmity between rival factions Of bootleggers.
 The bomb explosions injured no one. but at the McMasters' home part of the porch was torn away and all windows in the neighborhood were shattered. Mrs. McMasters and two children William Jr.. g, and Ruth, 3. were severely shaken. At the former residence of Sergeant Holland, four-apartment building. frame porches were ripped off. win uowH WCIC oIoAChS anu V<Ap0h VI the building were hurled from their beds by the force of the blast.
 Fuerstman and Shiller had been taken for a ride" and dumped from the killers automobile in typical gangster style. Detective Cody said after opening investigation of the case.
 Al the point where the bodies were found. there was no indication of a scuffle. which Detective Cody inter- rreted as sufficient evidence that the bodies had been thrown out there after the killing had been done somewhere else. Police pronounced the case the result of bitterness be- tween rival bootleg gangs.
 At the McMasters home part of .
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