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Evening star., 1932-01-04

ator shortridge, although the wet sup
porters of Tubbs believe that he will
have the better chance because Short
ridge, Swing and Grail will all depend
10 q large extenH on dry support.
Evening star., 1932-01-04

Washington's flaming youth is giving
more than enough trouble for the police.
Parental discipline would seem to be
in order as the best means of lessening
the pressure on headquarters.
Evening star., 1932-01-04

Sure to Be Right Some Time.
From the Duluth Herald.
Pessimists are not without hope. They
are always looking forward 10 the day
they can say, II told you so.'
Evening star., 1932-01-04

So many prophets of good times in
1882 have come across with predictions,
that If and when the tide turns for
the better 1t will be hard to allocate
the credit for the good news.
Evening star., 1932-01-04
Art of Oratory,

Il suppose you have been giving your
people out home something to think
about"
NO" replied Senator Sorghum, Il
have been telling them funny stories to
keep them from thinking"
Evening star., 1932-01-04
Peace Insured.

"I suppose John Smith and Poca-
hontas lived happily ever after"
"Of course. He was one man who
couldn't put up the shadow of an argu-
ment when her relatives said he owed
everything to his wife"
Evening star., 1932-01-04
An UpIift Society.

Our meetings have been growing rather
warm.
From human need We shall not stand
aloof
But ere we start the general reform
Among ourselves We'll pass some sharp
reproof.
Evening star., 1932-01-04
Rate by Carrier Within the City.

the Evening .45c per month
The Evening and Sunday Star
(when Sundays M. soc per month
The Evening and Sunday Star
(when 5 Sundays) ......... Csc per month
The Sunday Star .............5c SC per copy
Collection made at the end Of each month.
Orders may be sent in by mail or telephone
National 5000.
Evening star., 1932-01-04

de kind of music some people
makes" said Uncle Dben, "aint 80
much lovs Of art as IL k h&tred Of
kilencAs
Evening star., 1932-01-04

Uncertainty.
You hardly know when 1t is time to
smile or have the blues.
The puzzles in the paper look just like
the weather news.
Just how to occupy your time Is what
you never know.
You'll mebbe 60 a-fishing and you'll
mebbe shovel snow.
Evening star., 1932-01-04
Veracity.

Does that man always tell the
truth?"
Yes" replied Miss Cayenne. eff
it's about somebody else"
Evening star., 1932-01-04
Gradual Relaxation.

How are your new year resolutions
holding out?"
"First-rate. BY amending them from
time to time may make 'em last all
year"
Evening star., 1932-01-04
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

THEODORE w. MOVES. . Editor
Evening star., 1932-01-04

@. Is the K in the name Knute pro-
nounced?-M. M. B.
A. The Swedish legation says that ~
is. It is difficult for an English speak
ing nprson to make the correct sound.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-21

Add smilies: As long it takes Mir Wicker sham to make up his mind-(Ohio State Journal )
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-21
Alaska Herring Studies.
Seattle Business Chronicle. )

(oeattle Business Chron1cle)
 Concrete progress in the effort of the Bureau of Fisheries to help prevent herring fshmen Alaska losing large sums owing to temporary fluctuations in abundance of these fish, is indicated in a study Fluctuations in the Supply of Herring in Prince William Sound, Alaska" by George Rounsefell and Edwin H. Dohgren of Division of Scientific Inquiry In determining of violent fluctuations of supply of herring in these waters, the bureau is laying a foundation on which regulations may be made that will stabilize the industry. Average value in past 10 years of Alaska herring catch is about l$2500000 annually and approximately 1900 persons are employed whose wages total virtually S375 GOO. Besides investment in vessels and gear, there were 29 plants operated in this fishery during 1881 Among financial benefits to fishermen of the Bureaus study that it will tend to stabilize lures for outtting large and extensive fleet when profitably This study shows that in order to main tain constant supply of herring for each years operations, it is necessary to determine numerical strength of the various year classes and relax in- tenSity of fishing in certain years when the new class coming into the commercial fishery is num- erically weak In this way through scientific regulation of the catch reserve of older fish may be maintained both for the fishermen in the years that young fish scarce and also for propagation purposes.
 Another result of the study was to indicate that there various of herring of very restricted typographical distribution, and that intensive fishing ring supply but may seriously depete the race of herring from that section for a number of years In other words, intensive fishing in Mcclure Bay will not decrease the number of fish in some other part of Prince William Sound but may menace the future of the particular inhabtng that area
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-21
Politicians and Scholars.
(NeW York TimeS.l

(NeW York TimeS)
 The implication of President Buffers Commence ment remarks is that have such politicians as we deserve. He called attention to the poor repute in which they have been held from the very begin hing. They have been attacked by each genera tion for their shortcomings and vices but, as the authority whom he quotes asserts, these mot native or original but derivative"derived from the weaknesses and foibles of human nature"
 The lesson which he draws is that we should look more closely to our own responsibility for the disgraceful things that happen in public life
 When selfish personal concern comes al-
 ways and everywhere to the first place, and
 when the public veal lags always in the
 background, those traits of the politician
 which we so constantly deplore not only
 manifest themselves but flourish
 President Butler states what is obvious, that in these modern days government is in the hands not Lippmann in his Phi Beta Kappa address, at Co., lumbia, goes so far as to urge the scholar to re- frain from active intervention in public affairs. Democracy must be let to go its way under the guidance of those who have "a thorough and posi- tive knowledge of human motives" The scholar meanwhile should defend himself against it-"build- ing wall against chaos" behind which he will give his true allegiance not to the immediate world but to "the invisible empire of reason" He may study the present crisis so that the next one may be more ineligible.
 This advice is, to be sure, to the few who stand coolly apart, refusing to be anxious, seeing that these years of crisis only passing moment. To the many, however, President Buffers counsel lis that the politician who has "an instnctive understanding of human nature" is to be lifted to his proper place in a democracy (whether the creature of the immediate moment" some more settled order') especially by the educated youth who go out year by year from college and university seeking to merge personal welfare and satisfaction Fin a common and outstanding ideal" This is, President Butler said in the title of MT Divers fascinating book, which he quotes, the fearless adventure" of mankind, from Pericles to Lincoln
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-21
BUSINESS LEADERS STUDY
 PROHIBITION.

As directed by a resolution adopted by it's Ma tional Council recently at San Francisco a special committee of Directors of the National Chamber of Commerce has been appointed by the President of that organization of the nations business men and their local bodies to undertake immediate study of national Prohibition with regard to its effect on social and economic conditions and on Federal revenues and expenditures with view to the submission of the committees consultations to the entire membership of the Chamber by refer endum. The committee, which is composed of J. Walter Drake, Detroit Chairman Chester I. Barn. ard Newark; William V. Hodges Denver; George w. Holmes, Lincoln, Neb.; Philip J. Fay, San Francisco; Nathan Adams, Dallas Tex; William L. Sweet, Rumord, R. l.; and John N Shannahan, Omaha, was directed to report it's findings and conclusions so that referendum vote may be taken as early before December l. 1892, practicable. The nam ing of this date apparently indicates that the National Chamber plans to go before the next ses- sion of Congress with whatever request the mem- bership approves by referendum.
 The Council specified seven questions for sub mission to the Chamber membership including (a) Shall Congress be pettioned to increase the na- tional efforts for the enforcement of the National Prohibition Act? (b) Shall Congress be pettioned to submit to the States the question of the repeal of the 18th Amendment?; Co Shall Congress be petitioned to submit the States the question of amending the 18th Amendment provided by House Joint Resolution No. 99 which prepared in the present session of Congress?; (d) Shall Congress be petitoned to submit to the States the question of amending the 18th Amendment so as to authorize the manufacture, transportation sale and of light wines and beers either in such States as may not prohibit the same?; Gel Shall Congress be petitioned to repeal the National Prohibition Act?; (D Shall Congress be petitioned to amend the National Prohibition Act to permit the manu- facture transportation sale and of beers having alcoholic content of four per cent by weight in such States may not prohibit the same?; (g) Shall Congress be petitioned to amend the Na- tional Prohibition Act to permit the manufacture, transportation, sale and of light wines having an alcoholic content not exceeding II per cent by weight in such States may not prohibit the same? The committee is, also, authorized to submit
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-21

sels. Jerry and Emory saw dc stroyers and picket boats get un- der way. heading on a forlorn chase after the two airplanes. Jerry could imagine their radio opera ators busily hammering at their keys, trying to summon army planes from Mineola and navy flying boats from Far Rockaway to head off the escaping criminals.
 The low-lying shore of Long Island gradually slid astern The amphibian was edging out to sea. taking no chances on being observ- ed and reported by the vigilant coast guard lifesaving stations that dotted the shore line. Sandy Hook appeared just abreast the airplane' 5 right wing, followed by the High lands, Sea Bright, Deal Beach and the other Jersey resorts.
 With every mile covered Jerry spirits sank lower and lower. He now glanced more often at the gasoline gauge then at the steadily flying amphibian. The old training ship was not equipped for long, distance flying.
 Two miles beneath him and slightly ahead was the plane.
 For a few desperate moments he considered the possibility of diving upon it, trying with his own expertness in maneuvering to force it to landing. But he knew that it would be folly. By the mere act of showing the throttle forward, the other pilot could out speed him.
 Just as the irregular sky line of Atlantic City began to loom up
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-21
1928-1932.

Four years ago when the Republican Party nom- mated Herbert Hoover and the Democrats named Gov. Alfred E. Smith as their candidates for Pres- dent of the United States, the nationwide cham of Scripps Howard newspapers carried an Identical editorial announcement saying they would support MT Hoover. The reasons for that choice were set forth at some length.
 On June 10 last this same chain carried another political announcement, spread across their front pages under the following caption:
 GIVE US ALFRED E. SMITH-AN
 EDITORIAL
 It procaims why these journals prefer AT Smith to Gov Franklin D. Roosevelt for the Demo- cratic nominee and MT Smith to President Hoover for the Presidency It asserts among other things:
 Smith loves action. Irresolution is in-
 grained in one; boldness in the other And
 the times plead desperately for boldneSs.
 The Democratic delegates in convention
 assembled will have it within their power
 to name the kind of man the country
 needs. That man, as things now stand, IS
 Alfred E. Smith.
 On the following day the same newspapers carried brief follow-up editorial announcement saying:
 The Scripps- Howard declaration for Smith
 as against Roosevelt has brought from many
 sources this query: If you think so much
 of Smith today why didn't you support him
 against Hoover in 1928?'
 The answer is, wish we had.
 We believed the Scripps- Howard papers chose unwissly in 1928 and said so Events proved they were wrong, as they frankly admit at this time Again we believe they in error. They are as unfair to Gov Roosevelt they were to Gov. Smith in 1928 and with more reason. Chiefly they base their opposition to the formers nomina- ton on the ground he is indecisive and cite his failure to clean up" the alleged political mess in New York City The Governor of New York has oreat oouyer to remove public officials from mun- cipal offices That Gov. Roosevelt has been chary about using it is not sign of weakness but rather of strength an indication of calmness of judgment and an evidence that he is not the sort of man to be stampeded nasty action just to reap political advantage to himself.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-21
Gamblers Throw
 b1x Ef<Af1(f ' 4H0hn1

SYNOPSIS: A "new racket in Kidnapping" the holding of Nancy Wentworth, musicaI comedy star, and two million aires bya cooly operating gang. while they demand "board'mon- ey' for their captives, rouses widespread indignation. Ap- parently the relatives must pay whatever is demanded, and per- haps keep on paying, with no surety of the return of the captives. The money has been placed, as demanded, in a row boat ten miles southeast of the Mcntauk Point lighthouse. All boats must stay eight miles away. But Jerry Calhoun, who was with Nancy when she was kidnapped, and his friend, Elm cry Battles, fly over the scene in an airplane.. They hope to remain unObserved. Another plane appears and heads for the rowboat. They're after the money" Jerry shouts, gliding down toward the strange plane. It must get near enough to watch and himself remain un- seen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-21

pans remaining az the scene. The two bodyguards were dead, their two bodies riddled with slugs. One shot had disappeared.
 It was quite apparent that the kidnapers had made a thorough study of their victims habits.
 Conflicting accounts of the bat tie for the possession of One-shot Lucci were being investigated by the Chicago police and an early arrest was expected. Arrest expected-phooie!" ex- claimed Jerry, throwing the news paper to the floor beside the breakfast table.
 There, there" said Emory sooth!ngly. You mustn't get your self upset like that I can hear your arteries hardening"
 Six people, plus the kidnapers themselves, hidden away some where" Jerry went on, rising to search the pockets of his dressing gown. for another cigarette. They will have to lease a hotel if they keep on adding to their guest | list"
 They must be having a nice time together, wherever they are, " unused Emory thoughtfully. "Yes, mustn't they?" retorted Jerry violently. Four wealthy bus mess men, millionaire gangster and one beautiful girl, to say noth- ing of the kidnapers themselves! 1 All hidden away in some isolated spot"
 Emory, who had never fallen un- der the spell of Nancy Wentworth s eyes, chuckled cold-bloodedly.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-21

in the haze at the southwest, Jer- ". with bitterness in his heart banked over on his right wing tip and headed inShore. The amphib- ian, continuing her straightaway coarse, rapidly dwindled to nothing in the southern sky. Jerry cut his motor and nosed down.
 Hardly enough gas to make a shore landing" he shouted.
 Emory nodded silently.
 On Tuesday morning, five days after the kidnapers had made a successful escape with the board" money. the newspapers announced new series of outrages.
 Huge headlines across the front pages proclaimed that the kid napers had descended upon Chica- go the evening before and had been spactacularly successful. Ron aid P. Williams, multi millionaire grain broker, had been seized at the door of his luxurious home in Evanzso H. P. Martin, wealthy real estate operator. had disap- peared while going from his of flee in the Tower Building to at tend a private dinner at the Hi nois Athletic Club, only a few blocks away. The notorious gang leader, One-shot Lucci, was getting out of his armor-plated limousine at the door of Wilson Avenue night club when he had fallen into the net of the kidnapers.
 I nonly one case had there been bloodshed. One-shot Lucci had been accompanied, as usual, by two armed and alert body-guards. Ac- cording to the reports of eye-wit- nesses, the bodyguards had shot first. Their fire had been return ed by a stream of flame from a machine gun. By the time the spectators had nerved themselves to approach, the gangster's chauf- feur was the only living partici-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-21
FOREST ROADS.

Mileage of forest roads constructed last year more than doubled the mileage constructed in 1930 re- ports the Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Trail building increased 23 per cent
 The forest-roads funds expended in 39 States and Territories and construction amounted to 4,238.3 miles. The 1880 mileage was 1,7256. Road building operations carried in part under emer- gency relief appropriations, were pushed to open up inaccessible areas in national forests where fire danger was greatest and contributed in many com munities to the relief of local unemployment con- ditions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-21

Here's my bright thought for the day Jerry" he said. If those people are held prisoners together for a week or two, there won't be patch of whole skin an inch square among the lot of them
 Jerry, restless, walked to the win dow and gazed out at the neat, orderly patch of grass that was Gramercy park.
 Hawes, the butler, valet, cook and general factorum whom Emory kept on a yearly payroll to serve him on his frequent visits to his New York apartment, entered the room.
 "A gentleman, sir, by the name of Stevens, wishes to see MT. Cal houn."
 Let him in," nodded Jerry. He's the detective bird who visited me at the hospital"
 Copyright, Dial Press)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-21

Sometime in the near future President Hoover is going to get the surprise of his political career And that will occur when a committee waits upon him with the information he was renominated by his party to make the for another run
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-21
BUY YOUR TIRES NOW

Due to the sales tax just levied by Congress tire prices will advance Is per cent June 21. We sell Unit ed States Tires at mail-order prices. 30x450-21 is $545.
 U. s. L. batteries, $700 and $9.0O each.
 Used parts and generators when you want them.
 DUTCH'S ECONOMY GARAGE -adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-21
CHAPTER 6. PRSUIT BY PLANE

Jerry measured as best he could the speed of his own craft against that of the other. It was quite evident that the stranger was not expecting aerial pursuit since he was loafing along at barely three quarters the rated speed of his ship. With his own engine wide open, Jerry was able to keep pace. So he set comfortably back in his seat, hoping that the other pilot would not see him and leave him far behind.
 The descent of the amphibian had been noted by observers in the crows nest of the guarding Ves-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-21

Two rollers on the bottom of a new flatiron stand enable an iron to be removed without lifting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-21

other and further questions on Prohibition if its study seems to make it desirable.
 The program is that is of interest to. every American, whether affiliated with the National Chamber or any other organized group Its con- clusions ought to be at least as interesting and probably VII be clearer and understandable than the celebrated report of the late Wickersham Commission. It has added attraction that it will cost the taxpayers nothing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-21
The Acquittal of the Bathtub.
Seattle Star

In our changing civilization, the ice-pick has become deadly than the bathtub
 For years it has been tradition that the most dangerous place in a modern home was the old bath. People tripped it and skdded in it and tainted in it and got eectrocuted in it. Editors bawled loudly for non-skid tubs and insurance con- panies printed solemn warnings.
 But all the publicity seems to have made bath CTS careful. One great insurance concern reports only l9 tub accidents last year
 On the other hand the ice-picks account for about l5 per cent of the home injuries They just five times as dangerous as the varied cleo tric machines that now force wife to know her volts and ohms.
 We'll, glad to see the bathtubs acquitted of the charge of being dangerous weapons. But somebody better invent rubber ice-pick before that useful implement gets to be a menace
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-21

Stevens proposes that the boys form a partnership with him, tomorrow-and they pre- pare to fight airplanes with airplanes.
The Alaskan., 1932-04-29
WOULD PUT STOP TO
 SEINE AND FISHTRAP
 OPERATIONS ON ISLAND

According to press reports, an appeal for permanent cancella- tion of the Sand Island seining lease, now held jointly by the Columbia River Packers As sociation and the Barley Pack ing company, will be forwarded in a brief to the war depart ment, according to an announc- ment made by ex-governor A. W. Norbald, who is representing the fl fishermen and the Union Fish ermen's Cooperative Packing Company. The announcement was made in conjunction with an investigation conducted by Colonel H. H. Pritchett for the war department.
 The packing companies have asked for a reduction in their lease price, which is now $37,- 159. The fishermen ask that the leases be cancelled and not opened again to bids.
The Alaskan., 1932-04-29

The vessels are the Patterson, ST feet long and 119 gross tons, Aberdeen 88 feet long, the Vest port 80 feet long an dthe Moran 87.3 feet in length, and are now undergoing inspection and re- pairs at Houghton.
 Crews for the vessels will be hired during the next two weeks. it was announced.
 The company will operate a station on Kodiak Island under the supervision of Henry Schupp, brother of w. M. Schupp, presi- dent of the company.
The Alaskan., 1932-04-29
STEAM ENGINE LATEST
 POWER OF AIRPLANES

Steam propulsion for airplanes and automobiles was brought a step nearer realization by the successful testing of a compress ed superheated steam vapor motor invented by M. J. B. E. Gangler, a Luxembourg en- gineer.
 The new motor differs from other steam engines in that it's vapor is surheated to obtain a force of 15,OOO h.p. from a motor weighing five tons and occupy but 200 square meters. The best marine steam engines in opera tion today require an installa- tion of sixty tons and HOO square meters to obtain 15,000 horsepower.
 One of the advantages of the steam motor over present in ternal combustion engines for plane propulsion is that it is fireproof. The new motor burns Ia low grade of crude oil which is not inflammable unless mixed with the proper amount of air.
 The force of the steam is in- creased by superheating to 500 degrees Centigrade and it is then sent through the turbines.
 When applied to automobiles, the new motor will permit con structors to eliminate bo t h
The Alaskan., 1932-04-29

A farewell surprise party for Mrs. Edna Isom was given at the home of Mrs. ChaS. Anderson hy the ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary on Wednesday evening. The evening was spent at cards. After a delicious lunch con, the Auxiliary's president, Mrs. Minnie Dawes, presented the guest with a tinted picture of Petersburg.
 Mrs. Isom is a charter mem : Der of the local Auxiliary Unit and, after several years absence, still remains a loyal member of it. She has been visiting here since December and will be leaving for her home in Cor dova on Saturdays steamer.