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California running second with 95.-
233. Ohio is a close third with 81, 5,216
trailers registered. In the last six
months alone, Ohio added $4,000,
bringing the total to the previously
cited 95,2l6. In the District Of Co.
lumbia, in 1885, there were registered
1877 trailers.
Comparative production figures,
covering the period from 1925 to 1888,
tell q more complete story, although
in every case it must be borne In mind
that they include commercial as well
as residence trailers The statistics for
this period show: 1925, 1888; 1927,
1879; 1929, "a, ,4o6; 1881, 1871; 1888,
7,438.
1t will be noticed that the produc-
ton of trailers increased steadily until
1929, after which year production fell
with q crash to 7,438.
What of manufacturing 1atterly?
That is, indeed, q different story. 1t Is
true that many production estimates
recently have borne little relation to
facts, writer's having been carried away
or misled by the great wave Of public
interest, and the fascination the idea
has begun to hold for the American
people. But as matter Of fact, the
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to IS feet. Definite specifications.
having to do with clearance lights.
width of coach. maximum height OF
coach, rear lights. etc, are clearly
set forth.
ON ACCOUNT of the speedy growth
and popularization of the trailer
idea, it has been difficult for those
Government channels which usually
compile and supply statistics to gather
information with regard to them. At
best, the reports Of highway commits
sions, State motor vehicle depart
ments, and the Automotive and Aero
nautics Trade Division of the Bureau
of Foreign and Domestic Commerce,
are meager and limited. This is due,
in part, to the fact that no differen-
tiation has been made in the registra-
ton Of trailers used for permanent
or temporary homes and trailers used
solely for commercial purposes and
available statistics include both types.
Registration statistics from the State
motor vehicle departments Of va
rious States, including both CONNER
cial and residence trailers. list Michi-
gan as the State having the greatest
number registered. In this State,
102,s75 trailers are recorded, with
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denly into prominence that States
have not as yet had time to legislate
for or against the trailer beyond
the issuance of certain specifications
having to do with length Of stay.
fees required, and similar matters.
An official compilation by the Ma
tional Highway Users Conference in
Washington gives a survey Of legis-
lative provisions Of all States, apply
ing to house trailers, and this covers
such questions as registration fees,
reciprocity granted nonresident trail
ers, lighting requirements, maximum
height and length requirements and
similar considerations.
A more or less superficial summary
of these charts indicates that regis
tration fees are required Of trailers
in 40 States, and coaches must be
registered in AZ States. Reciprocity
or full-period stays are granted nom
resident trailers in every State ex-
cept one; in 28 States trailers are
taxed as personal property. In Is
States, safety chains or some type
of emergency coupling are required.
Sixteen States require brakes, If the
coach exceeds q gross-weight mini
mum. The maximum length permitted
varies in the 48 States from IS feet
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William Z. Borah, dean Of the Senate
in point of service and the so-called
lone wolf' Of American politics. was
the lone Republican survivor amid .
vote that swept Democrats into all
State offices and gave 1daho's four
electoral votes to Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The 71-year-old veteran Of 80 years
in the United States Senate outdis-
tanced his Democratic rival. Gov. G.
Ben Ross, nearly two to one.
One Of the best speakers in the SEN
ate is the Idaho veteran. He needs
no Introduction to the Nation. His
bushy hair and eyebrows and massive
countenance have been spread the
length and breadth Of the land IN
photographs, cartoons and movies.
Borah has opposed many New Deal
measures during the past four years
including the N. r. A. and reciprocal
trade agreements. However, he voted
for most Of the outstanding RELIEF
projects.
Another remarkable election situa-
ton took place in Nebraska last No
vember. While giving its seven elec-
toral votes to President Roosevelt, the
State elected Senator George w. Nor
ris, independent Republican.
The victory, though nth for the
Senator, following five terms - Rep
resentative, was based on the most
unusual political alignment Of Norris
career. All his other contests were
made on the Republican ticket. This
time he ran as an independent, accept
ing . petition nling made by 10000
Nebraskans.
Norris Is one of the most striking
personalities that ever entered Amer
ican politics. OF sturdy physique, he
has white hair and craggy eyebrows.
One Of the finest speakers IN the Sen
ate, he often leaves his hearers gasping
for breath.
Norris has insisted on standing By
his personal convictions rathsf than ~
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(Conttnued on F1ee B-3)
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Of Virginia, Treadway Of Massachu-
sets and vinson Of Georgia.
However, for the moment, lets 80
what the political alignment Is for
this session:
The Senate personnel today is -
follows: rs Democrats, II Republicans,
Farmer-Laborites, Progressive and
/ independent. It Is obvious from
these figures that Mr.. Roosevelt's ad-
ministration win have . free hand in
putting through its legislative program.
The Republican total In the House
Of Representatives Is scant S0 this
session, while the Democrats have 334
seats, the Farmer-LAborites from Min
nesota, S, and the Progressives from
Wisconsin, z.
Now for some Of the outstanding
personalities In the Senate:
nNE Of the most surprising results
of the November elections took
plaoe n ths etate of Idaho. Senator
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ticket and certainly do not propose
to do so now. Whenever . Virginia
Senator bolts the party he should hand
in his resignation"
Senator Glass today Is head Of the
powerful Appropriations Committee
and also Is q member Of the Banking
and Currency Committee.
DISTINCTLY Of the old school Of
- Senators Is Pat Harrison, Demo-
crat, Of Mississippi. Usually he wears
. cutaway coat and it looks very i'm
posing on his tall, burly figure. No
member Of Congress Il fonder OF
cigars. It Is . common sight IN the
Senate cloak room to see Pat, pumng
On . long, black stoeie, engaged IN
serious conference with one OF his
political confreres.
Harrison has served since the sixty
second session. Foes have nicmamed
him 'sEasle-face" because Of his sharp
nose and slightly pEotEudang eyss.
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ONE such colony Is described as q
" town of "honeymooners." A group
of young newly-weds. who had grown
weary of postponing their weddings
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OTHER CITIES HAVE COLONIES
Production Of Travelling Homes for American Families Has Deve
oped Into Great Industry-Tax Problem Is Observed.
'F4oneymoon Community" Created.

until they could begin housekeeping
in an apartment, or reluctant to choose
between a wedding trip and q home,
saw q way of getting married and
having both, by the purchase of trail
ers. In a small Midwestern town
they have set up trailer colony.
They secured permission gratis to
occupy some vacant city property and
they laid it out into lots, each with
vegetable garden in the rear and plenty
of room for flowers and shrubs around
the trailer parking area. Over week
ends this little city disappears-the
plot being entirely deserted while the
brides and bridegrooms are on on
some week END jaunt in their mobile
homes. But each trailer turns up
again on Monday morning, carefully
parked in its handicapped area and
looking very stable and permanent
indeed.
As the cost of parking in different
areas varies from one dollar to two
dollars a week, the economy in rental
compared with an apartment is OBJ
vious, for those who like trailer life,
and some Of those who have tried 1t
state that they would never be salts
fed to live in a cooped-up apartment
again." One bride added: Il never
feel cooped up in my trailer home. All
I have to do Is to draw back the cur
tains and 1 can see for miles from my
nine windows. II I don't like the view,
I can 60 where it is more pleasing. No
more staring at bricks for me, because
I can't afford a front view from an
expensive apartment"
The matter Of heating these trailer
homes in Winter did not seem to pre-
sent q problem to members Of this
colony who found their up-to-date
insulated coaches and charcoal stoves
or other burners quite adequate.
OUT along Lee Highway, close to
~ Washington, one can come upon
q number of permanent residence
trailers. The men of the family COM
mute in their cars to the Capital every
day. and find trailer life much to
their liking. One such individual
said he had been able to save some
money for the first time in years.
and another sang the praises Of the
outdoor life his children were en-
joying under this new system OF
living.
Already the cry has gone out, If
you live In this community year In
and year out, it is only fair that you
should pay taxes" Manufacturer
everywhere are awaiting the result
of agitation on this score, in COM
munities all over the country, rs Z
signal to go ahead with production
Of the mobile home or Of the auto
trailer, according to the classification
of this type Of residence.
As a matter Of fact, the industry
has come so surprisingly and sud-
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Picturesque and Efficient Statesmen of Old
and New Schools Prepared to Undertake
Tasks Before Them.

strict party lines. Today he Is classed
as q vehement New Dealer, not only
because Of his avowed personal regard
for the President, but because during
recent sessions he sponsored, among
outstanding administration measures,
the Tennessee Valley Authority, Muscle
Shoals and the lame duck amend
ment. However, this sessions story
may be entirely different.
T Asst November Virginia reelected
- Senator Carter Glass Of Lynch
burg by an overwhelming majority
over his two minor party opponents.
George Rohlson, Socialist, and Donald
Burke, Communist.
Glass was elected to the Fifty-sev-
enth and all succeeding Congresses,
each time virtually without opposition
at the primary or the general election.
Back In 1888 he declined the tender
Of secretaryship Of the Treasury in
the cabinet Of President Roosevelt.
A vhite-haired little man, barely 5
lSSt G8ll, - tA4C A8AkAS SVAAxOSA SSs
Nevertheless, he's renowned far and
wide Is q fighter who never asks or
rives quarter. It is often said Of
him that as . boy In his home town,
Lynchburg, he could whip any young
ster In the neighborhood, and, further,
that even the big town buIlies were
willing to leave him alone.
Inevitably, Of course, the gathering
years have tempered, II not quenched,
his fiery spirit. His voice. only yes
terday . booming masterpiece Of In
vective, Is family and rarely heard
IN the Senate halls today. However.
Il never fails to command respect.
During the Roosevelt administra-
ton Glass has disagreed openly with
some Of the major policies Of the New
Deal. NeverthelssA Just before the
November elections, he announced:
II have never boltsd the Democratic
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manufacturers have scarcely had time
to recover from the first jolt of getting
their eyes opened to the popularity of
the idea, and to get their factories
into a stride designed to keep pace
with that popularity.
tate against nl-considered or sudden
mass production. There is, in the first
place, a disinclination to sink vast
sums of money into an industry that
has had no time-due to its mushroom
growth - to prove its permanence.
Then, too, the problem Of design and
material has not been sufficiently
solved to warrant large-scale opera
ton. Finally, there must be considered
the necessity for esta ablishing adequate
dealer representation.
IN SPITE of all this, manufacturers
In the United States today are. by
the most conservative estimates, plan
ming to double or even treble their
trailer output this year. In 1886 the
trailer output was $4,000 coaches for
residence purposes. This estimate is
the result of behind-the-scenes sur
vey and q critical analysis of manu-
facturers' claims. Next year, 1t is esti-
mated by the same sources, that out
put will soar to 10000, possibly 10000.
The industry, while in the first stages
Of development, has been SO spurred,
however, by public demand that ex-
pansion is going on in all quarters, and
mass-production methods have already
been adopted by some manufacturers
In certain firms, trailers are coming of
the assembly lines like passenger cars,
presaging what Is to come. This Is
the more surprising when one consid-
ers that up to two years ago every
trailer coach was, in great measure,
entirely hand-made-that Is, built to
I'LL the specifications Of the individual
purchaser.
1t has been estimated conservatively
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Often you will hear the cynical state
ment that Pat never speaks on the
Senate floor unless the gallery Is full
This is sheer exaggeration. The vet
eran Is one Of the "cagiest" speakers
in Congress and often, says q few
deftly chosen words that save bill
which was about to die. In fact, In
his important capacity as chairman of
the Finance Committee, he has
sneaked through many . tax bill that
was expected to have tough going.
One of the ablest Of the g. O. p.
leaders In the Senate IL Frederick
steiwer Of Portland, Greg. First elected
In November, 1926. he has served ever
since. In the face Of the New Deal
landslide last Fall he was reelected
with q comfortable majority.
The Senator Is stalwart six-footer.
with gray, curly hair. One Of the
best-dressed men on Capitol Hill. he
b especially fond Of oxford gray busi-
ness suits.
ffSanfin,YoA IN Ra1o R.2N
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ting on the chops or roast for dinner,
and paying for the privilege so cents
a day rental and Is cents a day
for all the electricity they care to con-
sumo, with free access to hot and cold
showers, the community laundry, or
the convenience of the cafeteria and
grocery store, the Fairgrounds or the
soda bar.
At this season of the year, the camp
manager informs us, about 912 out
of every 10 who pull in are trailers;;"
during the summer months about 6
out of every 10 registrants Of the camp
come in trailers. Stay is limited in the
Washington camp to two weeks and
cars carrying District licences. except
in special cases. are not allowed the
privilege of parking there.
Hence the trailers rolling in from
lower fourteenth street are, for the
most part, enroute to other sections
of the country. They represent visit
ors to the Capital who, after a week S
or two weeks stay, will be on their
way South, at this season, or to the
cool mountain and seashore regions
as the seasons roll round to Summer.
That growing army of citizens who
have found their trailers comfortable
homes in all seasons, and have really
settled down with their families for
long stays in certain localities, can be
found, near Washington, out along the
Baltimore Pike or across the Potomac
in nearby Va. "Trailertowns" are be-
ginning to be a problem in many
communities, and their presence is
necessitating brand new legislation
to take into consideration such mat
ters as personal property taxes, real
estate taxes, or resident taxes. AS one
bewildered little mayor stated, I'VE got
to figure out if these things are auto
mobiles or houses afore we can go to
work and tax EN-"
Not only legislators have to figure
out just that problem. One very
prosperous manufacturer Of automo-
biles stated not long ago, when we
can be sure what we are expected to
manufactures house or an auto
mobile-we can swing into full stride,
and not before"
The statement Is by no means ex-
aggerated. Specialized magazines de-
voted to the interests of the trailerite,
| are doing q comfortable business, with
circulation lists that include an in
creasing army Of permanent residents
in trailers. Within the pages Of such
literature we find reference to indi-
viduals. families. and whole colonies
who have broken away from conven-
tional apartment life under the pres
sure of high rents or the increased
cost Of living in cities.
IONE such colony Is described as
" town of "honeymooners. A group
of young newly-weds, who had grown
weary of postponing their weddings
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~ James Nevin Miller.

n VOW that the Seventy-ffth Con-
nj gress is oiling up its oratorical
machinery for the new session
a starting the first week in jan
uary, It's interesting to note how many
Of the old timers are still on hand and
lending the color Of their personalities
to the national legislative picture.
In the Senate, Borah Of Idaho has
served continuously since 1907; Ellison
Smith Of South Carolina since 1909,
and Ashurst Of Arizona since 1919,
while the following four have served
at least 20 years: Pittman Of Nevada,
Sheppard Of Texas, Norris Of NebraskA
and King Of Utah.
In the House, SABBATH Of Illinois has
served Is consecutive terms, Taylor Of
Tennessee, II, and Doughton Of North
Carolina, 13. Seven Representatives
have served II consecutive terms: Bu-
chAnan, Rayburn and Summers Of
Texas; Mapes a Mchisan. Montague
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-28
MAIL FLOWN TO
 SITKA, TENAKEE,
 IRVING LOCKHEED

The Irving Airways Lockheed Vega seaplane, piloted by Gene Mey- ring, left Juneau this afternoon for Sitka and way ports with United States mail and one passenger, Mrs. Ilene Puette, who arrived here from Seattle on the Alaska, for Tena- kee The plane was scheduled to make mail stops at Tenakee, the Superior Packing Company, near Tenakee, and Sitka.
 B. F. Kane, merchandise broker, and Gus Burgy, Chamberlin Wealth CT Strip representative, will return from Sitka to Juneau aboard the plane, and a stop will be made at Fox Island in Peril Strait to pick up a woman passenger for Ju- neau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-28
H. RIDDEN FILES FOR
 ATTORNEY GENERAL
 AS AN INDEPENDENT

Territorial Senator Henry Roden, Juneau attorney, late yesterday fil- ed lis candidacy for Attorney Gen. eral as an independent Entry of Roden into the race makes it a three-way affair with James s. Truitt, Democrat, seeking re-elec- tion, Harry Mccain, the Republican hope, and Roden asking election as an independent.
 Senator Roden has been widely known in the Territory for years and has practiced law over most of it. He was elected to the Ter ritorial Senate two years ago as an independent and has two years yet to serve. If elected at the Septem- Der election it would be necessary to hold special election to fill his seat in the Senate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-28
SEMI-FINAL GAMES
 ARE STAGED TONIGHT

The semi-final games in the Elim- 1nation Tournament will be bowled tonight at the Elks Alleys. Team A, including H. Sabin, Boggan and Kegel, will play against Team T. composed of Morgan McCormick and Vukovich, at g p. m. On Thursday evening the winners of tonight's con- tes will bowl against Team c, in- cluding Cleveland, Evans and Hud- son, in the final match for the championship of the tournament
 Earlier this evening the fianl postponed games in the Women's Elks Tournament will be bowled. Kaufmann's Cafe will meet United Food, and Sanitary Grocery will compete with Bon Marche, starting at D. m.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-28
.SEAPLANE BASE IS ESTABLISHED
 HERE BY IRVING
New Float, Ramp, Improve ment to Dock Now
 Underway

AS the first step in the develop ment of a modern seaplane base. new float and permanent ramp IS being constructed for the Irving Alrways by Jake Cropley, water front construction contractor. at the Juneau Lumber Mills, and a con- tract was awarded. yesterday by the air service to the Morris Construc- tion Company for the rebuilding and remodeling of the building To- cated on the waterfront property between the Cash Cole dock and Commercial dock, recently purchas- ed by the airways company from R. F. Lewis. according to Wilbur Irving, manager of Irving Airways.
 The float is being built to con- form to plans and specifications de- veloped from information gained from various pilots and mechanics in the Juneau area, and from the experience of Jake Cropley, the builder, MT Irving said and is de- signed to afford the maximum of convenience and efficiency. The new float, which will be occupied by the Lockheed Vega seaplane owned by the Irving Airways, will be com pleted about May 1, MT. Irving stat ed.
 All piling on the Irving Airways property will be removed, including the face of the dock, MT. Irving said, before the new float is lowed into position.
 The building upon the property will be remodeled into two apart ments for the use of Irving Airway and the exterior will be finished in stucco when complet- ed
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-28

has been connected with the army for the past two or three years.
 pr. Weatherman is graduate of Washington State College and took his Doctor of Medicine degree at Northwestern mpleting his course in March of 1881, he con- tinued to take two years more special training after graduating During his internship he special ized in children's diseases.
 Dr. Weatherman believes in the theory of it being a small world after all when he met Verne Soley of the Juneau Drug Com pany. Both men attended w. s. c. and are fraternity brothers. Im- plans were made for ex- tensive fishing trips.
 What he has seen of Alaska so far impresses him very much, Dr. says, and he thinks Juneau the finest of the towns
 Dr. Weatherman is situated at the zynda Hotel for the present.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-28
TWO FLIGHTS
 MADE, PATC0

Trips to Chichagof and Tulsequah were made today by the Alaska Air Transport Patco seaplane piloted by Sheldon Simmons.
 Robert Waananen was a pas senger to Chichagof aboard the Pat co, leaving Juneau at 7:l5 o'clock this morning. On the return flight, Al Lowe, who entered St. Ann's Hospital for medical attention. A. Johnson and M Brovich were pas sengers from Chichagof to Ju- neau
 At 80 o'clock this afternoon the Patco took off with Malcolm Nor rison and one other round trip passenger, and Con Carthun for Tul- sequah. A bag of mail for Tulse- quah and a bundle of mail for Mary Joyce were taken aboard the plane after the arrival of the Alaska from the States. A landing will be made at Miss Joyces Twin Glacier Lodge at Taku on the return trip.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-28
LARSEN ARRESTED
 ON BURGLARY COUNT

Albert C. Larsen, 55, of Juneau, was arrested by deputy marshals last night and lodged in the Fed eral jail on a charge of burglary. Larsen was taken into custody by Deputy Marshal John Mccormick after he is alleged to have broken into the home of Anna Mason near 10th and Willoughby last night and caused disturbance
 Larsen has previous record and served one term in the penitentiary on a charge of larceny, according to court records. Several minor offenses also are charged in his rec ord. He was arraigned in U. S.. Commissioners Court today and his preliminary hearing set for 10 o. clock Thursday morning
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-28
FOREST SERVICE BUILDS TWO TRAPS
 TO STUDY TROUT

District Ranger w. A. Chipper- field of the Forest Service back from the Sitka district reports that two trout traps have been erected in Sitkoh Bay in Peril Straits with the purpose of studying the move ment of fish, especially dolly var dens It is hoped from this survey to determine just what damage the dollys do to the salmon and to find other interesting data on fish. Ger aid Banta is in charge of the eco crew doing the fish trap work.
 At Oliver Inlet the Forest Service with a eco crew under Alfred Til- son is building portage about a third of mile for the use of small boats between Oliver Inlet to Sey- mour Canal. It will save virtually 100 miles of travel for small boats.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-28
MAY DAY DANCE TO
 BE HELD SATURDAY

Featured at the May Day Dance to be held next Saturday evening in the Elks Ballroom is the award ing of the hope chest which has been assembled by members of the American Legion Auxiliary. The Hope Chest is now on display at the Thomas Hardware Company.
 Members in charge of the dance are, Mrs. Edith Bavard, chairman of finance committee; Mrs. Esther Seelye, chairman of hope chest con- mittee.
 Clarence Rands Orchestra will furnish the dance music