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The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-06-20
TRUTH WILL PREVAIL.

The reaction to the intimation of Chairman Wickersham of the Law Enforcement Commission
 that greater progress might be made toward the elimination of liquor traffic and liquor consump- ton in the United States through education and persuasion than through Prohibition enforcement, Goes not corroborate the protestatop of certain churchmen that they and the churches they rep resent had not entered politics Almost immediately after Chairman Wickersham's statement had reached the press, high church and Anti-Saloon leaders conveyed word to the President and others high in the Administration that they would do well not
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-06-20
Flame Is Nc Plant"
(New York Times.)

Twice in its history this country knew two pop uar songs well as it knows the face of Lincoln. The first written at the time of the Spanish War and called "Good-By Dolly Cray The other came early in this century and the first two lines of its refrain familiar than any classic couplet:
 School-days school-days
 Dear old Golden Rule days.
 The author of those two songs, W: D. Cobb, died leaving estate of s250. Thousands of soldiers marched in Cuba. Porto Rico and the Philippines to the strains of Goodbye Dolly. must leave you," but few Of them troubled to know the of the authorcomposer In later later writers of popular songs have learned how to make money out of them. This is due to the development of musical comedy and mechanical contrivances. Some times the of lyric writer is attached to his most popular song in the public mind because he has achieved fame otherwise. Witness the author of will You Love Me in December" &c
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-06-20
Fraterndl Societies - or E4 CdstinA.aI Channel

B. F. O. ELKS Meeting every sec- ond and fourthQh q ss Wednesdays at g NG IN o'clock Elks Hall. CT Visiting prot h CTS 1\ HJ. welcome. v3 st-, R. B. MARTIN, Exalted Ruler.
 M. H. SIDES, Secretary
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-06-20

Chicago's Chief of Police has resigned so that the functioning of the Police Department might not be interferred with pending the investigation of the Department and his administration of it. That was being good sport at least.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-06-20

Ex-Gov. Clifford Pinchot who recently nom- mated for his old office again by the Pennsylvania Republican primary has demanded that Republican State Chairman Martin resign. Chairman Martin refuses to do so It is ntmated that MT. Martin, Mir Ware and the Melons of Pittsburgh have decided that MT. Pnchot must be defeated in the general election. An independent wet can- didate for Governor is threatened.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-06-20

The Democratic Party, its friends say, needs "a voice in the wilderness" A few more voters would not hurt it bit.-(Dayton Ohio, JournalD
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-06-20
Rain-Seattle and Miami.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer.)

The first day of June gave Seattle almost much rainfall as we are entitled to during the whole month But if you think the slightly than inch of rain that fell Sunday wet what about the forty -eght-hour precipitation of 143 inches with which Miami, Fla was being deluged at about the same period?
 Yes, 1t rains on Puget Sound, but we are still shy of the 1923 inches which weather statisticahs say is average portion for the first five months of normal year. No will complain if this deficiency is made up - providing Jure Jluvus moves his sprinkling away in time to make things pleasant for the tourists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-28
Florida's Counter Crime.

The latest American lynching differs
50 strikingly from previous crimes OF
this character that 1t calls for special
note and attention. It occurred in
Barlow, Fla. A white man named
Hodaz was arrested yesterday in Tampa
on suspicion Of bombing a home in
Plant City last Thursday. He was
taken to Barlow for Safekeeping. On
arrival there at night with his prisoner
a deputy sheriff was stopped by a squad
of men wearing masks and armed.
They seized the prisoner, drove the
deputy away and lynched their captive.
This man had not been proved guilty.
He may have been in fact the bomber.
The crime was not the usual one" for
the punishment of which lynch law IS
invoked In the South. It was atrocious,
but it involved no racial factor. There
was no particular hurry about the pun
ishment any more than IN another
offense.
The question arises whether this al
legged bomber was lynched because the
mob had no confidence in the courts.
Has Justice been 50 slow and so I'M
certain In Florida that there is no
faith in the sureness Of punishment
Certainly the peculiar circumstances Of
this counter-crtme indicate lack OF
trust in the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-28
The Melting Pot of Business.

The opening Of the annual business
meeting Of the Chamber of Commerce
Of the United States In Washington
today is marked by the presence here
Of the leaders Of industry and trade
IN this country. Several thousand
American business men are here as par
elephants and onlookers. Computation
Of the money value Of the interests and
industries represented by these men. II
that were possible, would yield a ire
mendous total. It would, indeed, be the
capitalization Of the country.
The chamber meets at most inter-
esting time. Business and industry were
badly shaken last Autumn by the f1nan-
cial reaction in the stock market. For
the past six months they have been in
q state Of flux. Yet confidence In ulti-
mate and probable early recovery has
never wavered. In December confer
ences held here by the President with
leaders Of finance, trade, transportation
and labor made clear to the country
the fact that fundamental conditions
were sound.
On the eve of the chamber meeting
O summary Of business conditions has
been issued by Julius H. Barnes, chair
man Of the National Business Survey
Conference. 1t shows that during the
first quarter Of 1880 new capital amount
ing to $1,5s4. 900, 900 was obtained by
American corporations. It showed an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-28
Gen. George Barnett.

In the death of Maj. Gen. George
Barnett, former commandment of the
United States Marine Corps, Washing
ton loses a valued and beloved citizen.
Gen. Barnett made this city his home
internationally since 1886, and during the
period of his high rank in the corps
in which he had served for so many
years and subsequent to his retirement
from active duty, he was definitely a
Washingtonian. His service with the
Marine Corps was marked with unusual
success. It fell to him to build up
the corps during the war to about eight
times its normal strength. At the same
time its high standard of efficiency
was maintained and the Marines, serv-
ing as infantry in France, proved the
value of his capacity and influence by
their brilliant performances. 1t was a
deserved tribute to his services and
ability when upon his resignation In
1920 of his post as major general COM
mandant he was by special act Of Con-
gress made a permanent major general
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-28

increase In savings bank deposits and
building contracts totaling 81, 100, 000, 900
for the same period.
During this current week in addition
to the meetings Of the Chamber Of
Commerce there will be conferences be-
tween leaders Of industry and leaders
Of Government. The closest possible CO.
operation Is effected between Govern
nent and business through the medium
Of this great organization, which In the
course Of its eighteen years Of existence
has made itself a primary factor Of
American prosperity.
Teamwork in business, coordination
of all the forces Of trade, unity Of pur-
pose and procedure-these are the aims
of the Chamber Of Commerce Of the
United States. It Is a clearing house of
ideas, a melting pot Of forces, a catalyst
Of commercial elements to fuse Coop
erative and competitive factors. This
eighteenth meeting should prove to be
one Of the most interesting Of all in
its history.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-28

OF the famous Library of Louvain, Bel
gium-is adorned with q frieze con-
Slstlng OF the seals of the thirteen orig
lnal colonies, surrounding the great
seal OF the United States. On either
side of the seal of the Republic are
the heads of an elephant and a donkey.
symbolizing the two American political
parties.
Washington congressional society is
said to be on the verge Of losing its
prett1est gtrl-the beauteous daughter
OF Senator from the Southwest. After
resisting for more than a year the
seductive offers of Hollywood mag
mates, she Is understood to have per-
suaded her doting parents to permit
her to elevate the talkies and become
a movie star.
AS soon as Senators Joe" Robinson
and Dave" Reed get back from the
London Naval Conference they're going
to be croSs-examined on one point that
has nothing to do with navieS. The
question will be asked half seriously and
half In jest: did, or did not, our dele
cation go In too heavily for social
glory?" A widespread impression exists
that Stlmson and his colleagues oVerdid
the social racket. AS matter Of fact,
they did nothing of the sort. A large
amount of social f1imfiam is insepara-
BILE from a great international confer
ence. London was no exception to the
rule. Our delegates were uncommonly
popular in British society. They could
talk the language, which made a big
difference, and all of them, including
their wonenfolk, possess the social
graces in high degree. But they were
on the job 80 per cent of the time, and
even when they were at breakfast,
luncheon, tea, dinner or golf, business
was usually being transacted. In diplo-
macy, as much is sometimes accom-
plished on social occasions as around
the conference table.
Late mails from Europe are burdened
with a huge pamphlet entitled open
Letter to Senator Arthur Capper." It
consists Of an appeal to the Kansas Re-
publican from Hungarian named
william Borsodi of Budapest to induce
the United States Congress to undo the
postwar wrongs Of both Hungary and
Germany. A move in that direction,
Mr.. Capper is assured, is America
mission" IF the mission" is not full
filled Europe will continue to go from
bad to worse, with consequent discredit
to the U. S. A., in the Judgment of
hiStory-quoth Mr.. BorSodi.
(Convrirht Ip3nl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-28
Publishing Business
Losing Leading Figure
Prom the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
With the death of Mr. Charles Serb
ner there is lost to the publishing bust
ness of this city and country a figure
which has long been outstanding The
house founded by his father. and car
ried on by what Robert Louis Stevenson.
humorously called "the sons of the
glorified Scribner," has been as well
known as any in America. Mr.. Serb
ner himself devoted many years of In
telligent and absorbing labor to main
tanning its high standards. He was
glad and proud to have aided many
American writer's In their efforts to gain
a foothold In our literature, as also to
have been the means of introducing
English authors to an audience in this
country. He must have had a keen
eye for critical talent and editorial
ability, as might be inferred from his
long associating the late w. G. Brownen
with the firm as literary adviser, ans n
securing Mr.. Burlingame to take charee
OF Scribner's Magazine. Himself man
OF fine taste and great personal charE-
along with real public spirit, Mr.. Scrfc-
ner had many interests outside of bis
puollshing house, such as those, for en-
ample, which bound him to Princeton
University. He will be sorely missed b.
the multitude of his friends, who VII!
now see a double significance in tn
keeping up Of the name Charles Serb
ner's Sons"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-28

Public policy Is the chief interest IN
most Of the comment on the opposi-
ton to Judge John ]. Parker Of North
Carolina, selected by President Hoover
for o post on the Supreme Court.
In view Of the fact that the lines Of
battle have been rigidly drawn, the
Roanoke Times believes that, regardless
Of decisions in the case, the conflict
"is sure to leave ugly scars and create
deep wounds in the ranks Of the ad-
ministration supporters" Notwith-
standing this, the Newark Evening
News contends that public interest in
the character, record and sympathies
of an appointee to the Supreme Court
Is wholesome; that "it shows public
interest TO be alive" and that "indif-
ference over the complexion Of the
court would be q dangerous symptom"
THE only question in this caSe," de-
clareS the Birmingham News, "as In
the Brandeis case, Is whether or not
the nominee Is qualified in character
and legal attachments for membership
in the Supreme Court. In the case OF
Mr.. Parker of North Carolina, a Re-
publican conservative, this question Is
answered by the News in the afdrna-
the case of Mr.. BrandeiS Of MasSachu-
sets, q Democratic liberal, was an
Swered also in the affirmative" That
paper holds that the opposition comes
from two minority groups"
ut will be recalled" says the Boston
Transcript, chat when Louis D. Bran
deis was appointed, demonstration
was made against him, but he was con-
flrmed because of the belief that his
ability and fairness would strengthen
the court. Public opinion compelled
the acceptance OF Mr.; Hughes for the
same reason. In neither case, how
ever, did Senators inject personal and
partisan interest as factor. They
have done so in the case of Judge
Parker for the first time In American
history"
It Is argued by the Charlotte News
that support of the opposition to Judge
Parker's views on racial questions in
politics would virtually set a precedent
of disqualification of any man from the
Southern States in any wise fit to serve
on the Supreme Court bench" The
New York Times makes similar point.
Considering both grounds Of opposi-
adverse report "the triumph of political
fear over principle" and "a Nations
shame" The Ashevilie Times observes:
Judge Parker's friendship for the race
has been shown in many and helpful
ways. The Negro leaders in North Caro-
lima have spoken out boldly for con-
firmation, attesting their confidence in
him" The Texarkana Gazette believes
that "the average American, with no
ak to grind and no interest in judicial
proceeding other than to hope that
exact justice be done. has raised no
objection to Judge Parker"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-28
Questions Of Policy Debated
In Fight Over Judge Parker

Taking UP the question Of fitness, the
Chattanooga Times contends: "He Is
very young man, and has made no OUT
standing reputation as q judge. There
were scores Of Federal judgeS-al Re
publicanS, too-better known and per-
hapS better qualified for the position"
The Cleveland Plain Dealer states that
liberals who deplored the Hughes ap-
pointment as strengthening Of the
already conservative temperament of
the Supreme bench were hopeful that
the President would seize the opportu-
nifty afforded by the death Of Justice
Sanford to name an outstanding liberal.
He did not do So" concludes that paper.
1.-THE great body Of Americans" in
the opinion Of the Milwaukee Journal,
want to see a progressive of the
this time. If the Supreme
Court Is to be built up for the future,
now is the time to start" The Rich
mond News Leader states: "Mr. Hoover
refused to read a warning in the case
of Chief Justice Hughes. He did not
expect the question of liberals to be
raised in the case of Justice Parker.
He should be enlightened now" The
st. Louis Post-Dispatch feels that there
are great lawyers and jurists In the
country who would do more than adorn
country needs them at a time when
both the form and substance of our
Government are In peril of change"
concludes the st. Louis paper.
THE appointment" as viewed by the
Baltimore Sun, Should be based upon
q cold-blooded showing Of outstanding
qualifications for the post. In the case
Of Judge Parker no such showing has
been made" The New York Evening
World finds that at seems passing
strange to the man In the street that
no more Holmeses and Brandeises can be
found among the leaders of the Ameri-
can bar" The Appleton Post-Crescent
AYERS: 1.-THE complexion of the Supreme
Court is widely regarded as too strongly
conservative. There is a manifest desire
to see it liberalized, and this ought to
be DONE" The Scranton Times remarks
that the court is already heavily con-
sentative"
While charging that some opposition
is due to "a fear of racial and class
votes" the Brooklyn Daily Eagle agrees
that there are some few Senators who
sincerely and without regard to politics
oppose Judge Parker because they think
he has not the liberal type Of mind"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-28

Of the corps, an honor which climaxsd
the many that had been bestowed upon
him previously. Gen. Barnett's retire.
ment from active duty did not mark o
diminution Of his activities as . cit
isen. He continued with conspicuous
diligence IN service with the American
Red Cross and upon the national COM
mittee Of the washington Cathedral.
Ill health lessened his participation in
civic matters only during short period
before his death. washington nouns
his passing. The Marine Corps, whom
he 30 Loyalty served for many years
and commanded 60 ably, pays high
tribute TO him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-28

Thousands Of Government experts are
working constantly for the benent OF
all citizens Of the United States. They
will work directly for you II you VIII
call for the fruits Of their labors through
our Washington bureau. State your In
quiry briefly, write clearly. and, inclos-
ing 2-cent stamp for q personal letter
formation Bureau, Frederic j. HaSk1n
director, Washington, D. G.
q. How many miles a day did Capt.
Frank Hawks make in his glider trip?
Who piloted the airplane that towed
HINT. N.
A. Capt. Hawks 2,s0O-mile transcon-
tinental flight was made in 10 stages,
varying from 200 to ITO miles each day.
The stops at night were made at Tue
son, Ariz.; Sweetwater, Tex: Tulsa,
Ohio and Buffalo. He had one setback
at Tucson. Ariz., due to gust Of wind
breaking the tow cable. Also there was
a one-day delay on account OF bad
weather forcing him to cover q two
day schedule in one. The plane was
piloted by j. D. Jernigan. The glider
was attached to the plane by means Of
q 600-foot cable. Thirty-six hours were
spent In the air.
@. What important things did Wood
row Wilson do for labor?-M. o.
A. The Adamson eight-hour law, en-
acted during his administration, was
one; the creation Of the National War
Labor Board to handle industrial con-
troversies during the World War was
another.
@. What are the five great steps In
civilization?-H. w. B.
A. AS outlined by Dr.. VIII Durant,
the progress of mankind Is indicated in
the following stages: Speech, fire and
light, the conquest Of the animal, the
passage Of man from hunting to agr-
culture, social organization, the moral
sense, the sense of beauty, science,
writing and print, and education.
q. What will clean a granite tomb
stone?-C. e. q.
A. Wash the surface Of the tombstone
with q mixture Of finely powdered
pumice stone and vinegar and leave II
for several hours. Then brush 1t hard
and wash clean.
@. What kind Of flowers viii grow
where the soil is poor2-T. L.
A. Such flowers az the following are
suggested: Love lies bleeding. princes
1eathef, JoSepnS coat, cape mar1Solui
godetia, dwarf nasturtiun1, portulaca,
Scotch pink, sweet alyssum, garden bal
sam and ca1liopsis.
@. How long was Byrce Ambassador
from England to this country?-H. @. w
A. James Bryce held his position In
Washington from 1907 to 1918.
@. Who chose the site for Fort
Warrington, near the city Of Washing
ton, D. C.?-J. 3.
A. The site Of Fort Washington was
recommended by Gen. Washington. The
general plans were drawn by Maj. Len
FAINT. The first fortress was erected IN
1903. It was destroyed in 1914. The
present fort was built in 1898.
@. Is It true that some Of the Indians
in Peru use ants to stitch their wounds?
w. M. P.
A. Llewelyn WilliSrns, leader Of an
expedition to he-Amazon from the
Field Museum, writing of some Of the
primitive medical practices Of Indians
In the interior of Peru said: I'm the
case of a gaping wound certain ant
which has very powerful Jaws Is sought
and the ant is made to bite the severed
edges Of the cut skin and thus bring
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-28

President has been launched by Sena-
tor Burton K. Wheeler of Montana.
speaking at the annual Jefferson day
dinner of the National Democratic Club
in New York City. The suggestion is
warmly received in many quarters. 1t
is, however, too early to place Gov
Roosevelt definitely in the presidential
race. In the first place, he must be
reelected Governor Of New York. In
the second place, he must continue to
improve in health and to regain the
use of his legs, attacked by a case of
infantile paralysis several years ago
Unless the Republican organization of
New York is able to take new lease
on life, it appears that Gov. Roosevelt
will be successful at the polls If he
stands for reelection this year, as he
Is expected to do. The improvement
of Gov. Roosevelt's health fortunately
has been steady. But there is still
doubt among his friends that he will
feel ready for the steady and terrible
grind Of a presidential campaign by
1882. Some Of them point out that he
is still comparatively young man and
that he may be In better shape TO try
for the presidency in 1896, should he
deem It unwise to make the campaign
two years hence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-28

The recent remark Of Senator Wheeler
that whoever controls nations electric
power controls its economic life might
suggest the possibility Of pcrsuading
Thomas A. Edison to interest himself
politically, at least, in an advisory ca
pacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-28
lust Goes to Show.

From the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel.
1t may be necessary to pass law
requiring bootleggers to label their stuff
man spilled some VolStead hootch on
his hand the other day and was Sc
verely burned in consequence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-28

'Reds" in China capture few
American citizens. In an irresponsible
uprising the capture Of an American
citizen is always regarded as method
Of showing reckless determination. The
release Is never attended by as much
publicity as marks the capture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-28

Care is necessary in selecting a cen
sus taker, in order to prevent encour-
agement to any person ambitious to be-
come the prize gossip of the neighbor-
hood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-28
Life Comes First.

From the New Castle News.
The American Research Foundation
finds that the stork is most likely to
arrive at 1 am. and death at $3.50 am.
That keeps life still in the lead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-28

It is evident that every President
must from time to time face perplexi-
ties. Facing perplexities is the great
duty for which the United States Gov
eminent seeks to select strong men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-28
And Get Foolish Answers.

From the Pittsburgh Post-Gasette.
Policemen of Berlin now carry bay
onet, a revolver and a mace, which
should guarantee that few tourists will
ask them foolish questions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-28

Communists in Russia find no prob
lem too dificult to attempt. In discuss
ing atheism they proceed on the illog-
ical theory that a negative impression
is q positive opinion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-28

In addition to his personal achieve
ments, Franklin Roosevelt enjoys an ad-
vantage In the fact that a great many
voters like the name on general prin-
ciuleS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-28
There Is Wide Field for This.

From the Rockford Morning Star.
A composer has written a song for
pedestrians. But 1t will be long time
before composers nowadays can hone to
displace ChoDin'S famous funeral pieSs.