The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, July 16, 1928, Page 4

. _sources, the States' spent $62,696,000. 4 Daily Alaska Empire & ER RUndSY wl Math JOHN W. TROY - - - EDITOR AND MANAG Published _every EMPIRE_PRINTING Etreets, Juneau, evening except COMPANY at i Alaska. —_—— e ¥ . Entered In the Post Office in Juneau as Second Class matter. — SUBSCRIPTION PAT$S> Aroallt and ered by carrier In Juneau, Douglas, e - 8 Thane for 25 per month. By mall, 1 One year, in & A W hsoribers will confer & favor if they will promptly notify the Business Office of any failure or irregularity fn the delivery of their papers. 5 "rheltpdhlll“l'r;(,r Editorial and Business Offices, 374. MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS. The Associated Press s exclusively entitled use for republication of all news dispatches credite it or not otherwise local news published herein. he following rates: six months, in advance, to the a to ARGER KA CIRCULATION GUARANTEED TO BE L. ALASIAIAN THAT OF ANY OTHER PUBLICATION tory generally have in the Democratic Housgton convention. extension of while the plank lh\‘] Ter plank Newspapers in the commended the Alaska platform as adopted by the It is' definitely committed plete Territorial self-government in the Republican platform is noncommittal, platform makers of the latter party being content with an of sent Administration policies and a pledge that they will be continued The Alaska Weekly, pubdlished in Seattle, not only commends the platform for its Alaska policy, but readers that “Al- aska must acknowledge its greatest debt of grati- tude for which have made de- velopment possibl to the Democratic Party.| It also credits Johm W. Troy, Editer of The Empire, and delegate to the Houston convention for the party’s stand. Mr. Troy was chosen on the platform committee by his fellow delegates and the plank prepared by him voiced the views of the entire delegation and the views, also, of the Democratic Party in Alsska, expressed in its Territorial convention in last January. The editorial of the Beaitle paper follows: John W. Troy, veteran Democrat and newspaperman of Juneau, very evidently made himself felt om the platfrom com- mittee at the Houston convention judg- ing by the plank in the platform which outlines the policy of the Democratic Party regarding the Territory of Alaska. John Troy never serves as a ‘‘dummy director” on any board and when his ability was recognized by an appoint- ment to the important platform com- mittee it was a foregone conclusion that the platform would contain a strong plank definitely committing the party with regard to its intentions concerning the Territory he represented at the con- vention. This paper is non-partisan strictly— the writer a life-long Republican but no fair-minded person can fail to admit that, speaking from a national view- point, it is to the Democratic Party that Alaska must acknowledge its greatest debt of gratitude for those measures which have made Territorial develop- ment possible. Thecdore Roosevelt, over- excited by his friend Gifford Pinchot, tied up one of the Territory’s great re- sources and worked a great injustice on many Alaskans—Woodrow Wilson's ad- ministration gave us our railroad. Then came Harding's visit. = No one ever made a more beautiful speech concern- ing Alaska than did the late President Harding, but when it was boiled down we discovered that he had given us per- mission to work out our own salvation as best we could but had done nothing toward taking off the shackles which prevented our availing ourselves of the privilege so eloquently granted. The plank in the platform of the Democratic Party as adopted at Hous- ton states in unequivocal terms the belief of the party that Alaska is en- titled to Home Rule and has proved her capacity for self-government. That the Territory should have that right— the first right of every American com- monwealth no one can deny. Given en- larged powers of legislation and a group of administrative and judicial officials chosen from the ranks of Alaskans them- selves and the Territory would rapidly develop into readiness for Statehood. to com- endorsement Democratic reminds its those measures as Beward EXPENDITURES OF THE STATES. In 1926, the 48 American States spent $1,- 040,234,000, according to figures compiled by Prof. H. M. Hunter of the Department of Econ- omies of the University of llinois, This was about §9 for every man, woman and child in the United States. The cost of carrying on the governments was $86,871,000 of which $5,442,- 000 went to the legislative branch, $47,267,000 to the executive branch, and $6,670,000 to the work of the judiciary. The most important items ) ot expenditure under the executive branch are the collection of revenues, $21,538,000, and as- sessment of revenues, $6,643,000, The protection to persen and property carried by the States is made up of many activities, al- though the total expenditures was but $59,747,- 000. Some of the most important items are po- lice, $6,754,000; militia and armories, $10,268,- 000; fish and game wardens, $4,766,000; regula- tion of financial institutions, $4,770,000; regula- _ tidn of imsurance companies, $3,174,000, and the ~ regulation wof public service corporations, $5,- | 611,000 i ~In developing and conserving natural re- Of this, ',l”w _went to agricultural projects, the . impoi ‘of which were extension work of live stock. Conservation of on took $25,549,000, the most S v i) Sese credited in this paper and also the| THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, municable diseases, conservation of child life, and food inspection. For highways total of expended going to supervision, roads, waterways, and abolition of crossings. The lion’s share, $43,13 )00 went to roads. The item next in importan after highways was that for and corrections, receiving a The important items under expenditures, are outdoor relief, 71,000, and care $12,017,000. The $11,140,000; and those for Institutions for those for adults costing $34,- a $156,639,000 was bridges grade | | charities, hospitals total of $178,580,000 chariti $1 with 5,000; blind hesp the care of children, §7, and mute the the deaf general als cost those for the feeble-minded, | correction may and those for 651,000, and the 1 The |important in §415,282,000, while receiving but insane $12,640,000 divided the $14, ion be into e minors tter former 31,000, by far the most expenditures, taking recreation was relatively un- $3,641,000. Of the edu- 000 went for supervision, institutions, while $265,- cost of educ was the ites’ important, cational §134,604,000 costs, $ for State {262,000 was appropriated to minor civil divisions Two Personalities. York Times.) It is a common remark that party ties are apt to rest more lightly upon the voters this ar than ever before A great amount of cros oting is expected. This forecast may not be justified by the event. Old political associations and labels still count heavi with millions of Ameri- can ci PNS. But however that may be, it is not likely that many will be much influenced by party platforms. Those adcpted at Kansas City and at Houston recall the humorous definition by a public officer of the word *delegation.” He said that it was ‘“‘a noun of multitude, signify- ing many, but not much.” The many words of long pclitical platforms, which few will read and still fewer remembey, can scarcely play .a leading part in the coming Presidential cam- paign. On the contrary, it seems apt to develop into a comparison and contest between two men Secretary Hoover and Governor Smith. Personality is still the most interesting thing in the world, even in politics. And the two lead- ing candidates for the Presidency are each of marked individuality. Both have this in common that they are self-made men. Both have strug- gled upward from obscure beginnings and ad- verse environment. It is truly fortunate for Americans that they are to have a choice be- tween two candidates of both of whom it may be said_that they are of strong and rugged char- acter and of outstanding quality. Of course, the likenesses must not be pressed too far. Most people will be more struck by the differences. These are perhaps less social and political than mental. Two different types of mind are pre- sented. Their collision, as the campaign goes on, ought to be full 6f instruction as well as of in- terest for the closely observant. There is no thought here of attempting an elaborate analysis cf the two men who have been chosen to lead the two great national par- ties. It is enough to point out that personality will probably be the dominant factor in the Presidential election. The question may be asked how it is possible for Presidential candidates really to impress themselves upon the vast aud- lence to which they must appeal. They cannot (New . ALONG LIFE’S DETOUR By SAM HILL —_——— Developing His Self-Expression Dear Willie'’s mamma is a mod- ernist, An thinks the lash, That's why he’s got the idea great sport To drop her china cups to hear them crash. it cruel to ever use 'tis Forty Years Ago Nobody ever thought of carrying a spare tire, No Signs of Life “How did it look around the voles?” we asked the aviator who had flown over both. “About as deserted as it does around the poils during a primary election,” he replied. Pacsing Observation No one is keen about being| classed as “a dead ome,” but the popularity of passes shows thera is no objection to being a dead head. And judging from the contented state most of them are| in being “dead from the neck up” isn’t to be sneezed at either. Spring Observation By Middle-Aged Gent Young onions taste Good—going down— But they leave one That’s too dark brown. Mercy, Doc! “It's measles,” said the doctor. “Doc,” said the dad, “I'm cer-| tainly sorry to hear yon make rash statement like that!” a Little Prospect of It, However The auto has been responsible for making mud on the highw: almost a thing of the past, and it would be grand if something now could be invented that would also abolish it from politics—and race tracks! It’s Better to Have Eyes on Em, Isn’t It, Girls? ‘ITCH ON THE KNEE"—head- line in a med column, Ought’'a Be in a Zoo The neighbors think They're surely funny— They “go without” N. C,, are in bad for selling moonsnine. Need of the Times Why can’t a new Burbank -arise ) can produce a strawberry old | folks can eat without feeling rash i and getting one? Expensive Luxury {1le had a wreck-—but found { Its cost entirely too annoying; He paid ten bucks for it And all he made to. keep it going. Here, Too! Blinks: “He's rather timid and old-fashioned isn't he?” Jinks: ‘Yes, he says he would rather trust to a life prese than a parachute.” The Derby If derby hats come back in I know I'll not he glad I'll surely join the colle And boost the hatless fad Sam Hill, Cincy Enquirer. That’s but a passive attitude, My wrath at them inc By leaps and bounds until I'd like To stamp them all to pieces —Ema Spencer Newark Advocate. A darby hat may be all right I am not bothered there, myself. And I'm in favor of them, As long as they stay shelf. —Norman Ralston, Circleville Herald too on the “By leaps and bounds,” admit There is no doubt of that It You have ever seen a girl, Sit on a derby hat. —Judd Lew Hoeustor Post-Disy you will More or Less True a happy marriage if grows dearer instead of more expensive—and fatter. This would be an ideal world if every time parad was mentioned every man would immediately think of his own home. Whenever we see a man carry- ing his toothbrush in his vest pocket our guess is that he is try- ing to save it from being turned into a utility tool the way his razor has been. We hear a good many women growl about being a slave to the house but never about being one to fashion, Next to looking into a mirrow a woman would rather look into a window full of new hats. 1t wife the just And save their money. H. C, of Politics paign funds are necessary these) B0 everywhere in person. Their written word must, for the great majority, be a substitute for vivid and immediate speech It has been urged that the use of the radio will, in effect, make Secretary Hoover and Goveror Smith bodily present throughout the whole country. There is something in this, but, after all, talking through the radio cannot fully convey the personal qual- ity revealed by actual sight of smile, or resolute expression, or gesture, or winning attitude. Even at its best, the radio often appears to be the great levele It cannot transmit that “wand of the magician” which Pitt said always seemed to lie in the oratory of Charles James Fox. Under whatever limitations, however, it is personality that is going to be at the front of this year's election of a President of the United and the country may well be contenf that it has the opportunity to make a selection between two candidates who have, with marked ability though differing qualities, hewed out their own public careers. e b L Power of the Discredited. (Cincinnati Enquirer.) If William S. Vare, of Pennsylvania, ever was shorn of his political power—which is much to be doubted—he had managed to recoup it by the time of the opening of the Republican National Convention at Kansas City. All the arts of speculation, all the devices days?” inquired the Chairman’ of the Senate Snoopers’ Committee. “Because,” replied the party leader, “we now have to buy pack- ages of cigarettes for the women as well as for the men.” Famous Helds Anna— v For observation— On suspicion— In contempt— For murder—and For petting. Interesting Information “Why do yoh declare larger cathl}® When a wife misses her husband these days it doesn’t mean he is _{gone, but has had a close call. The June bridegroom is also going to find before the year is out there are a heap more things to cuss about than Le ever dream- €d there were during his bachelor Some men have perfect fuita in wives and others take all the ey out of the pockets before they shed their trousers for their pajamas. The only thing a woman can hate inore than she can a husband who will lie to her is a mirror—or a pair of scales that tell her the truth. CALL 137 HENRY C. GORHAM The two Good brothers, of Se- ———— Work by hour or contract. adv. AUTOS FOR HIRE of suggestion known to repertorial ingenuity and resourcefulness had been employed in pre- senting Secretary Mellon to the public as the master spirit of the convention, the Warwick of the hour, the mystery man who hid behind the quiet, reserved and modest demeanor of a diffi- dent nature the spirit and the dreams—and the power—of a Richelieu. . The eyes of the world were fixed upon the Secretary, who was supposed to hold the keys of Presidential destiny in his capable fingers. Then it happened. In the flash of an eyewink the world knew what the Pennsylvania delega- tion designed to do—at least what it designed to do if William 8. Vare, pronounced unworthy {to sit in the Senate by the membership of that body, should have his way ‘about it. This startling reverberation broke upon the silence of the Secretary of the Treasury as a clap of thunder from a smiling tropical sky. produced immediate result. The Secretary spoke, but the procession for place on the Hoover band wagon had begun, and there was a lot of shoving on the part of .delegates in their efforts to secure passage on the triumphal chariot, may not be. It is probable that he deserves a bit of ironic satisfaction in having been able to get under the political fifth ribs of certain contenders for high office who thought him not good enough to sit in the Senate. Similarly, but not in the same connectioh, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and former Senator Wadsworth, of New York, made political history in New York politics not agreeable to some of the veteran politicians of that State, but quite agreeable to Secretary Hoover, the leader in what doubtless is going to generally emphasize political reform of magnitude and importance— it Mr. Hoover becomes President of the United States and shall have reasonable backing in Congress. PRGN LI A RN The old agitation has broken out again in several quarters to have our botanists include the early cantaloupe ong the ever — (Detroit News.) i ““We have no humorists, sigh "l ighs an editor out Why, what’s the. matter with ukee, Journal.) bk It|" When the king of old, yelled ‘“a horse” — what would he have given for a taxi? —says Taxi Tad. Alas, poor king—his horse is now far too slow, and incon- venient. If it were today— he'd call Single O or 94 know- ing the promptness—efficiency —courtesy of Carlson’s Taxi Service. Carlson’s Taxi and Ambulance Service Stands at Alaskan Hotel and Juneau Billiards Phone Single 0 and 94 And Vare did it, no matter what he may orj Service—D, Prompt mfin ay and Covice Auto SERVICE A TS Shomo .FTMIO— 44 Nigh 1 The Packard Taxi PHONE 118 + Stand opposite Connors | i lotor Co. I Prompt and Courteous Serv ice Day and Night, Special Rates for Trips to Menden- hall Glacier and Eagle River 324 TAXI C. VAIL, Proprietor 3 1 | | | Next Arcade Cafe Phone 324 MILLER’S TAXI Phones 183 and 218 Juneau, Alaska CARS WITHOUT DRIVERS FOR HIRB Day and Night Service PHONE 4856 BLUE BIRD TAXI SHORTY GRAHAM Stand at Bill's Barber Shop ONES Nights—-377 — REEDER’S TAXI PHONE 182 MONDAY, JULY 16, 1928 ‘Ir i I Seattle Fruit and n—PKUfi ESNONAL Produce Co. Fresh Fruit end Veeetables Wholesale and Retail Out of town orders given special attention DRS. KASER & FREEBURGER DENTISTS 1 and 3 Goldstein Bidg. PHONE 56 Hoars 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. B Dr. Charles P. Jenne DENTIST L. C. Smith and Corona TYPEWRITERS o J. B. BURFORD & CO ‘ Public Stenographer i Rooms 8 and 9 Valentn Building Telephone 178 BROWN'S 1 DOLLAR STORE Statlonery—Notions— Greeting Cards—Toys— Novelties. 5 Cents to One Dollar —— GARBAGE | HAULED | AND LUT CLEANING | G. A. GETCHELL, Phoae 109 or 149 Dr. A. W. Stewart DENTIST Hours 9 a. m, to 6 p. m. SEWARD BUILDING Office Phone 469, Res. Phone 276. P INRRR G 25 sy o Wik B Dr.'H, ¥ance Ostet path—201 Go'deein Bidg. Foure: 10 to 12; 1 to §; 7 to 8 or by appolnment Licensed Oateounthic Fhysic'sn Phone: Office 1671. Reslden Gastineau Forsl & Janeau Public Libraryi | Dr. Geo. L. Barton CHIROPRACTOR, Hellenthal Bldg.; Office Hours 10 to 1 9; and by appoinme Phi CHIRCPRACTIC of Medicine, ithy and Free Reading Room City Hall, Second Floor Malr Street at 4th Reading Room Open From l is not the practiec nor Osteol Helene W. L. Albrecht, PHYSICAL THERAPIST | Medical Gymnastics, Massage | Dlectricity 410 Goldstein Bidg. Phore—Office: 421 £ 2. m to 10 p. m. Circulation Room Open From 1 to 5:30 p. m.—7:00 p. m. to 8:30 p. m. Cuirent Magazines, Newspapers | | Reference Books, Ete, FREE TO ALL Valentine's Optical Dept. B. L DOUGLASS Optician and Optometrist Room 16, Valentine Bldg. Hours 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. and by Appointment | Juneau Bakery Where the Real FRENCH BREAD Is Made Robert Opt. D. Graduste Los Amgeiew Ok leza of Optometry and Jpthalmolegy lasses Fitted JAPANESE TOY SHOP H. B. ‘MAXINO Front Street Juneau Bakery Phone 571 We deliver [P THE CHAS. W. CARTER MORTUARY “The Last Service Is the Greatest Tribuie” St. Phone 136 S e | Corner 4th and Frank GEO. M. SIMPKINS CO. PRINTING and STATIONERY Phone 241 Opposite Alaska Electric Light Office OPEN EVENINGS S LS T ALASKAN HOTEL MODERN REASONABLE RATES Dave HouseLr, prop. srensfazsencraanes) Keeping Pace With the Times. Modern business requires the high- . est standards of efficiency in banking as well as in other present day essentials. A banking service that suits peo- ple is an appropriate banking service and our management aims at all times to render such service for the people of, this community. Tmaummmmmm' Fraternal >ocieties or Gastineau Channel * RS O S S Juneau Lions Club Meets every Wed nesday at 12:30 o’clock, Lester D. Henderson, President H. L. Redlingshafer, Secy-Treas. B. P. 0. ELKS Meeting second and fourth Wednesday evenings at 3 o'elock, Elks' Hall, H. Messerschmidt, Bxalted Ruler, M. H. Sides, Sec ry. Visiting Brothers welcome. te Bod... ot Freemasonry Scoitish Rits Regular meetings At 7:30 . 0dd Fellows LOYAL ORDLA OF MOOSE Juneau Locps No. 7% onda Meets every M. night, at ¥ c'clocw, WALTER HELLEN, Dictator. C. D. FERGUSON, Secretary. e R e N R TOUNT JUNEAU LODGE NO, w4 7 F. & A, M. o Mas- ¥ ; it NAGHEL, B Order ot EASTERN STAR Second and Fourth T days of each month, st ~'clock, 1. 0. O W MILDRED MAR: Worthy Matray BROWN, Secy KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 3eghers Council No. 1789, Meetings md and last Monday at 7:30 .. m Transient brothers "urged ¢ attend. Counell Cham- Fifth_ Street. W. M. McINTYRE, 3 K H. J. TURNER. Secretary. g at 4330 o R . LU YAS, CHAS cy. DOUGLAS AERIE 117 F. O. E. mith, Secretary. weleoime, Meets secona and fourth Thursday each month 1I» Dugout. —— o WCREN OF MOOSEHEART LEGION, NO. 439 Meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month, 8 P.M. at Moose Hall. Esther Ingman, Senlor Re- geni; Agnes Grigg, Recorder. Brunswick Bowling Alleys for men and women Stand—Miller’s Taxi Phone 218 THE IRROS CO. M a n u facturers Carbonated Beverages. Wholesalers Can- dy, Near Beer, Carbonic Gas. PHONE NO. 1 MORRIS . CONSTRUCTION COMPANY SAND and GRAVEL Carpenter and Concrete Work No job too large nor too small for us. MORRIS CONSTRUCTION CO. BYILDING CONTRACTORS Phone 62 .Service Transfer Co, n 3 ; js v Oftice Phone 389 Residence