The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, July 11, 1929, Page 4

i Daily Alaska Empiré JOEN W. TROY - - - EDITOR AND MANAGER wvering except Sunday by the COMPANY at Second and Main a. Published _every EMPIRE PRINTI Streets, Juneau Entered in the Post Office In Juneau as Second Class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Dellvered by carrter In Juneau, Douglas, Treadwell and Thane for $1.25 per month, By malil, pe e paid, at the following rates: One year, in \ce, $12.00; six months, in advance .00; one month, in advance, $1.25 "Suh. ribers will confer a favor if they will promptly 1y fafluré or lrregularity 174, Business Offices, MEMBER Or ASSOCIATED PRESS. e Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the ueIhrnr republication of all news dispatches credited to It or not otherwise credited in this paper and also the ‘ocal news publist rein GAMBLER CANNON. Bishop Cannon, one of the most prominent Pro- hibition leaders, lost $2,500 gambling with a New | York bucket shop. There was a time when he could have cashed in for $12,500 or more, but he let the bets ride and the dealer finally raked them all in. The political divine does not deny that he placed $2,500 with the New York bucket shop that was closed by the courts for unlawful gambling, but says he thought he was buying stocks on the installment plan. He admits that he optioned stocks to the value of $158,25492. When one takes into account that the total of the installments he paid was only $2,500, less than 2 per cent. of the amount of stock he had covered, making each installment probably much less than 1 per cent, it is difficult to accept his explanation. It seems that the Wall Street Journal was completely justified in saying| that “if this sort of thing is ‘buying stock for in- vestment on the installment plan’ then drawing one card to an straight is conservative invest- | ment.” The fact is that Bishop Cannon was violating the New York gambling laws just as clearly as any bootlegger ever violated the Volstead Act, and he probably knew it. The Wall Street Journal very reasonably sug- gests that there is nothing morally wrong in mak- ing a bet. The “best people” often bet on elec- tions, horse races, baseball games, the markets and other things. It frequently is a pastime of church members and even preachers. Nor is there anything morally wrong about taking a drink. The “best people” often do it. It is frequently a recrea- tion of church members and even preachers. In most parts of the country, however, it is against the law to gamble or to possess liquor. Bishop Can- non has been very vehément in his denunciation | of those who violate the law against the possessmn: of liquor, but he, himself, violates the anti-| gambling laws. If violators of Prohibition laws are | nullifiers, as Bishop Cannon calls them, what are wiolators of anti-gambling laws? inside many CANADA’S ANSWER UNANIMOUS. | Canadian Conservative Party Leader Bennett, who had said that he did not favor Imperial pre- ferential tariff schedules, has since declared that Canada's answer to the United States tariff now pending will be the “promotion of trade within the Empire, and the establishment of the British Empire as the greatest economic unit the world has ever known.” Bennett declared that within six months of his being elected to power in Canada he would summon ., an Empire economic conference. A Toronto paper recently said that the present Liberal Government in Canada would meet the proposed American tariff with a trade arrangement for preferential tariffs with Great Britain and the British Dominions. Therefore, the Canadian parties seem to be agreed on the main issue. STRAWBERRY BREEDERS LOOK TO WILD ONES FOR NEW “BLOOD.” All the strawberries in the United States and most of those of the world—that is, the tame ones —are descendants of two wild American strawber- ries, one a native of the Pacific Coast and the other a native of the Eastern United States. There are many other wild strawberries, how- ever, that did not take part in developing our present kinds. In the untried wild ones may lurk some valuable trait that can be bred into our do- mestic varieties which may make them even more desirable than they now are. At any rate, plant breeders are turning to the wild sorts for improv- ing the strawberr especially to develop new types better adapted to such specific purposes as canning, preserving, and candy making. George M. Darrow, who is in charge of straw- berry-breeding work for the United States Depart- ment of Agriculture, has already achieved some suc- cess in this field. From the thousands of crosses. made he has selected four promising varieties es- pecially suited for preserving. They are known only by number as yet, and will need to be tested for adaptation before they can be recommended for planting. The breeding of preserving sorts is only begun, he says, and every region will need its own particular variety. The technique of breeding is relatively simple, Mr. Darrow explains, but the important and difficult part is in making the selections. To breed a new kind, no matter for what purpose, two parent va- rieties are crossed. They may be wild or tame. The pollen from the flower of one i§ placed on the pistil of the flower of the other. The seed develop- ing from such a cross is planted and every resultant seedling grown to fruiting age before selections are made. If there are 3 acres of seedlings in fruiting there may be 8,000 kinds, each different from the ' others, From this enormous number certain prom- | thing that has passed. | speaking, is not large, and a comparatively small THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, THURSDAY, JULY 11, 1929 ising ones are saved and each is propagated in a separate row. When they bear, if there is sufficient fruit, canning and preserving tests arc made of the more promising ones by canners and preservers with Darrow has made cooperative arrange- whom Mr. ments. That certificate given to Gambler Cannon fsome-l times known as Bishop Cannon, Jr.) reciting that he rendered greater service to the Christian religion in 1928 than any other person in the United States will seem out of place if it should be found in the same box with the bucket shop chits show- ing the amounts of the many 1928 bets made by the reverend political politician. The flair for long distance non-stop air flights continues unabated. There js constantly one or more airplanes on the way trying to cross the ocean or waiting for favorable weather so to try.' The indications are that the Capital to Capital Yacht Race was only the beginning of a yachting season in the North that promises to exceed any- Mr ob Wiii Render Great Service. (Engineering and Mining Journal.) To discourage the fleecing of the small investor of nearly $1,000,000000 per annum in the United States alone, we have what are known as the blue-sky laws, State provisions limiting and con- trolling the issuance of stock to the public, and corrective action by the Post Office Department, which occasionally prosecutes when evidence is available that the mails have been used to defraud. The various Better Business Bureaus have also done excellent work, at least in keeping crooks on the But no agency to date has tackled the prob- lem from the obvious, logical angle that it were better to provide an attractive, sound investment for the man of small means and savings than to wait until a fleecing process is completed and then convict (if possible) the crook. To Mr. John J. Raskob must be given the credit of proposing a scheme of investment that should insure security for savings, and a reasonable interest rate, to say nothing of an appreciation in sale value of selected securities synchronizing with national industrial pro- gress. Mr. Raskob himself is a multi-millionaire, to whom great commendation is due for solicitude displayed toward those with lesser opportunities who have no chance to repeat, on a small scale, what the wealthy business man can do on a large scale. Another significant step forward in social reform will have been taken when Mr. Raskob's proposals are successfully consummated. “I have been asked a good many times about the secret of wealth,” he has said. “There really is no secret. Generally, wealth is acquired by embracing an opportunity. And there is opportunity in this country for every man to obtain a share of inde- pendence. I hope to establish a medium that will bring opportunity closer to a large number of peo- ple. We shall offer the services and judgment of experts, such as they could never obtain otherwise. Purchase of stocks will be made with an eye to basic security rather than large earnings. In no sense will they be speculative. But the fact re- mains that common stock holdings in industry may be both profitable and sound—as sound as our coun- try and our national ideals. It is my impression that the average man has not heretofore had a plain and sufficiently wellguarded opportunity put before him to share in wealth he creates.” Only a few individuals can become multi-mil- lionaires, the number of millionaires, relatively move. proportion of the population of the United States is wealthy. In the aggregate there is prosperity, but if we define the term with precision it must be admitted that, in reference to the great majority, it means no more than good food, adequate cloth- ing and clean linen, protection from the elements, modern plumbing facilities, and moderate diversions. Insurance against accident (for the benefit of the insured) and against death (for the benefit of the survivors) has increased, and facilities for stock participation are being enjoyed by employees in almost every industry. But Mr. Raskob goes further. His plan offers hope that the earner of even a small salary, who possesses the will to save, can avoid the pitfalls of fraudulent promotion and share with the capi- talist an interest and appreciation return in keep- ing with the financial gains made in the great industries, including mining. The scope for fraudu- lent promotion will be severely decreased should Mr. Raskob’s plan be introduced, and a vast amount of capital diverted into legitimate and profitable industrial channels, to the benefit of all concerned. Horse Traffic. (Manchester Guardian.) We all predicted confidently some years ago the complete and early disappearance of the horse from our roads. But the prediction has been proved false. Amid the ever-increasing streams of motor cars horses have never become quite inconspicuous. Just now their numbers tend to swell, and a judge at the London Carthorse Parade the other day fore- told a steady increase of horses on the roads. There are said to be 17,000 horses working in London alone. The same anomalous-looking tendency is observable even in New York. It does not mean, of course, that the advancing tide of motor transport has been ‘stayed, only that for certaln forms of traf- fic, notably fér the delivery of goods over short distances and with frequent stops, the horse van is_ cheaper than the motor. Unless the motor en- gineer can meet the situation the recrudescence of the horse is likely to continue. Step Toward Imperialism. (Prince Rupert News.) According to a dispatch received Saturday, the Canadian Government has already communicated with the other Dominions suggesting that there should be a closer trade pact. While these Dom- inions may feel that this was not done until Can- ada was forced into it by the United States, they will also see that a British preference has for many years been a Canadian policy and that a treaty has been in force with Australia for some time. The proposal is just a natural extension of a settled policy. There are a good many supporters of the present Government who think there should also be a re- vision upward of some of the duties on importa- *-——— ALONG LIFP'S DETOUR L —— Depends on Grade of the Goods Some people are convinced A tiger blind Is even more dangerous than The other kind. Memory Test— What was meant by the old- fashioned expression—“Rushing the growler?” That Was That Bloks: “Has your wife read many books?” Jinks: “Not through, but she probably has read more last chap- ters than any other woman in town.” Domestic A man’s ears may belong to his wife, but his eyes are for other women. Gets Complete Workout A new straw hat perched on his head, A playful breeze that suddenly blows— Two things sure to reveal hew much, Profanity a husband knows. Took No Chances “Did you ever try looking any of those wild animals in the eye?” asked the reporter, interviewing al famous big-game uhnter. “Not on your life,” “but often I've given them a grand' chance of looking at my back as it was hastily fading from view.” Anyway, Gentlemen Prefer 'Em “NEED BETTER LIGHTS"— Headline. Still, there are men who think the blondes can't be improved upon. | Useless Information A tennis racket often is made by trying to prove an amateur has turned professional. . Ouch! About her ankle socks A cute remark made I; And then that lass did give Me a sock in the eye! Knew Her Kind Jim: “T've arranged a blind date for you with the honor girl of our class.” Jack: “Nothing doing. I'd rather stag it than date with one of those homely frails.” Useless Information The banana was the original slipy on. Maybe You've Noticed It, Too Now and then you see a girl with hair that looks like she had changed her mind about having it cut again when the barber was just half through the job. Passing Observation The one sign that gets a lot of attention these days is the dollar sign. Thought It Fitted Him “Daddy,” said the kid, “what does k-1-e-p-t-o-m-a-n-i-a-c spell?” “Kleptomaniac,” replied his dad. “What does it mean?” “Oh, one who takes things.” | “Then, I'm one, ain't 1?” 3 “No, of course not.” “Well, ain't I always taking cas- tor oil and cough medicine and other nasty medicines?” Two Ways of Taking It “AS COMFORTABLE AS HOME" —From a hotel ad in a weekly. That would be enough to make some men hunt up another hotel. B JA PANESE TOY SHOP H. B. MAKINO Front Street P. O. Box 218 for Mail Orders o [ S New Shipment of Cool Dresses Voiles, Dimitys and Lawns $1.95 Jarman’s Have Your Mattress Renovated tions from the United States, but the difficulty In commencing this is to know when to stop. — i The United States will not engage in uor traffic to Africa. This is scarcely a sacrifice u:lnoe home consumption seems to keep pretty well up to production.— (Cincinnati Enquirer.) There's to be a new bridj and Detroit, heavy ge between Windsor the rum traffic having grown too for the ferry.—(Cincinnati Enquirer.) They're all calling it the Five and Ten la: W That is what it will have to wear through history. —(St. Louis Globe-Democrat.) : OLD MATTRESSES— Re-shaped, re-covered and made like new Alaska Mattress Co. PHONE 443 We call for and deliver Willoughby Ave. I { [ he replied.t No Joke Most of the parents who're Expostulating, | Fraternal docieties Were just as strong, when young, or For osculating. T » Gastineau Channe® Epitaph ‘ To crossing this r— Gink would race trains— What killed him was His lack of brains. B. P. 0. ELKS Meeting every first and third Wednes- ENJOY A COOL AvTO RIDE! Call days, June, July, s His Kind August, at 8 o'clock, “What kind of a fellow is he?” Elks’ Hall. A Packard WINN GODDARD Exalted Ruler. M. H. SIDES, See- retary. Visiting Brothers Welcoms. “Well, I never saw a man who was any easier to hate.” Hint to the Sick Tell the doctor you hate the things you like best and he'll put you on a diet of them. Cc-Ordinate Bodles of Freemasonry Scottish Rite Regular meetin second Friday eacl We may summarize these days by saying—some are good—some Believe It Or Not There is such a word as drought. are bad and summer best of all. monms .:mvh;wm 3 And pow many pleasant rides||f. = Bco WALTER Cohfeaiiin F hone can ke enjoyed by your family | |B. His No hiker would I be, not me, “v guests—the cost is small. f3 T I like to ride and crave no tramp- LOYAL ORDER e ) OF MOOSE And since no comforts are found Juneau Lodge Nc. 700 there, Meets every Monda) night, at 8 o'clock. JAMES CARLSON, Dictator. J. H. HART, Secy, 206 Seward Bldg MOUNT JUNEAU L Second and Fourth l%an! o day of each month in Bcottish Rite Templo, be- Carlson’s Taxi and Ambulance Service Phone Single 0 and 11 O A I'm never tempted to go camping. A Mean Slam “Is your wife singing for own pleasure?” " “No, I think it’s just to annoy the neighbors.” her Packard PROFES. - T gnxh:a,r ithls,o Eo'clock. G Hint to Insomnia Sufferers De Luxe : SIONAL Aot (,‘EA‘ 8w % 7 1 i eciie | T Try reading the Congressional I TR s \‘“/ Record. & | &2 -3 By e Tl It that don't put you to e Servwe DRS. KASER & FREZBURGER EATERN ATAR your case is hopeless. ! DENTISTS R e — 301-303 Goldstein Bldg. Aedclock, Scottish ‘Wite Mvn!'c or Lt-ss‘True TPHONE 56 GREORGE, wn,:.f’:_";: No question ever is settled so i Hours 9 a. . to 9 p. m, roa; FANNY L. ROBIN quiekly as who is going to be boss : i K i Beerets around home. KNIGKTS nw e 5 e 0 | BLUEBIRD | o, S058 _ mho has developed the swell head than knowing he still has to ask M.etings secoud ana lasr sonday at 7:30 p.°.a Trunasient brothers u-gea Dr. Charles P. Jenne TAXI for a 14 collar and a 6% hat. i DENTIST '"ri"‘#‘u‘?iuc“é‘&"'z"'““' i s s 20rs, 3 We can imagine a lot of things EDW. M. MINTYRA 3. K A but we can't imagine a homely Roome 3 B-nltllm! Valentine H. J. TURNER. Secretary. #itl ever going back to a photogra- i i TR e = pher who has made her picture a Dfly and nght Telepnone 17¢ DOUGLAS AERIE 117 F. O. E. e .. Meets Monday nights 8 o'clock at & Eagles' Hall, Doug- las. ARNE SHUDSHIFT, W. P. perfect likeness of her. A brutal husband may have Streaks of kindness, but one whe thinks he is about perfect is hard- SERVICE Dr. A. W. Stewart DENTIOT ef to live with than anything that Phon 485 Hours 9 a. m. to € p. m. GUY SMITH, Secretary. Visiting BYOWS. e SEW SRD BUILDILG Brothers welcome. Ignorance is bliss and a lot of Offive Phone 469, Res. P < people who are merely cheap imi- Phome 278. s gt -2 WOMEN OF MOOSEHEART tations are just as self-satisfied as 5 and 7 Passenger e £ 10N, NO. 439 if they were the réal things. Cars Dr. . V {| | Zdeets 1st and 3rd Thursdays o COF EN'FO[ R -‘ v r. 1. Vance 1] | each month, 8 P.M. at Moose 4 ) { ) A ] i 2 Ollovplll:—fll GO:!MMII ?:l‘& i l Hall. | PORTABLE TYPEWRITERS ‘[ Responsible Drivers S 4 ‘.p'pJn.?.‘.’... 1 :::.' A;ml;-‘ h‘:::or:‘; i i . ; Axpas Origs, ko) I'J. B. Burford & Co. || ety ooy et kel S s o s il “Our Door Step Is Worn by Residence, Gastineau Hotel | e 4 T Coloh et ||| Stand at Arcade Cafe L———-—“ — — _p|& “Brunswick Bowling Alleys FOR MEN AND WOMEN Stand—Miller's Taxi Phoze 218 SRt s R SR | Dr. Geo. L. Barton CHIROPRACTOR, Heilanthal Bidg. it Prompt Service, Day and Nllit CovicH AuTo SERVICE Service Only Hors: 10 s. m. to 12 noonm, 2 p.m to 6§ p. m. and 7 p. m.| gy STAND AT THE OLYMPIC to 9 p. midPhone 529 5 Phone 842, Day or CHIROPRACTIC H . Night Is nct the practice of Medicine, Russian Steam Baths T Juneau, Alaska Surgery nor Ostecpathy. Open Wednesdays and Satur- | —— — | S days from noon till midnight. | — “Business Is Good” ' B e MRS. JOHN ."ORRI.,, Prop. Robert Simpson e t. D. Iraduste Los Angeles Col- lesge of Optometry and L Mabry’s Cafe & Regular Dinners Opthu;lnllzlo'y LN ' MORRIS Thedmt & Short Orders | Glasses Pitted, Leoass Gro CONSTRUCTIO: s i Lunches E - COMPANY 6a.m. to 2 a. OPOPULAR PRICES" SR SAND and Eyes Sxamined-Glasses Fitted GRAVEL ¥ l HARRY MABRY u!){o&m t10. V;le;nnol Bld‘l.' AND i . Proprietor ik Iy Carpenter and Cor.crete s G_T';t: Arcade Cafe == = , A’O\p:'ll:h:::t : Work No job too large nor too small for us bpecial Dinners on Bundays and Week Days GARBAGE | Helene W.L.Albrecht | 80a Fountaln in conmection. PHYSIOTHERAPY IVIORRIS Lo s A HAULED mgfim%;mmmM! CONSTRUCTION CO. | Phons 288 AND LOT CLEANING 410 Goldstein Bullding | Building Contractors Alfred S. Hightower Phone Office, 216 | PHONE 62 Phone 584 JUNEAU TRANSFER COMPANY Interest Dividend ! " YURMAN’S Label in Your FUR Garment Means Entire Satisfaction We are making and re- pairing furs at sum- mer prices. Depositors in our Savings De- partment will please present their pass books, or mail them to the bank, for entry of the regular semi-annual interest dividend payable July1,1929. “Direct trom trapper to you” ELEVATOR SERVICR Juneau Public Library 8. ZYNDA, Prop, Free Reading Room City Hall, Second Floor Main Street and Fourtk Reading Room Open from 8 a. m. to 10 p. m. Circulation Room Open from i to 5:30 p. m.—7:00 to 8:30 p. m. Current Magazines, Newspapers, The B. M. Behrends Bank OLDEST BANK IN ALASKA BURFORD’S CORNER “TRY A MALTY” PIG'N WHISTLE CANDY Non Better—Box or Bulk J Reference Books, Etc. FREE TO AL e P e e et emd Commercial job printing at The Empire. A8 Tt L et b it b 1 e R