The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, July 11, 1932, Page 4

I O B 3 3 i B ——— THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, MONDAY, JULY 11, R A S R el RS R 1932. Daily Alaska Empire PRESIDENT AND EDITOR JOHN W. TROY - - ROBERT W. BENDER - - GENERAL MANAGER Py 8l every evenl except Sunday by _the Eh‘fl?“l‘ll‘il):m}‘mg r’"‘\‘” \l'(";“f’AsY at Second and Main Streets, Juneau, Alaska. Entered in the Post Office in Juneau as Second Class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. carrier In Juneau, Douglas, Dellvered by cqthife for $1.25 per month paid, at the following rates: Treadwell and 11, po oneyear in"advance, $12.00; stx months, in advance, $6.00; one month. in advance, $1.26 it they will promptly ¢ ill confer a favor ‘Subscribers will cor il prpiy notify the Business '(i{flv» of any failure i delivery of their papers. - 1«;!‘)1.4\,-“-{” Editorial and Business Offices, 374. EMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS. ,«.muwd ‘Press is exclusively entitled to the dispatches credited to this paper and also the The use for republication of all news it ,r not otherwise credited in al news published herein. KA CIRCULATION GUARANTEED TO BE LARGER ALASKCAAN THAT OF ANY OTHER PUBLICATION. S DISAPPEARING. LAST CLOUI from newspaper correspond- to some extent in Intimations, largely ents, who probably were justified their deductions that ex-Gov. Alfred E. Smith would not support the Demoractic national ticket this year, seem to have been premature. Mr. Smith's hasty departure from the Chicago convention with- out waiting for Gov. Roosevelt to arrive to accept the nomination, and his evident determination before and at the convention to stop Roosevelt, had led observers to conclude he wouldn't support the ticket and might actually oppose it. This has been the most serious cloud on the horizon for the Democratic Party. Unquestionably the national ticket would have suffered in several of the larger Eastern States, particularly New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts, if Mr. Smith either failed to support it or had opposed it. Party leaders throughout the country, who loyally supported him in 1928 and had earnestly worked for his nomina- tion in 1924, could not believe he would pursue either course. They felt he was a bigger man than such a course would indicate. It didn’t savor of the man that they had come to love as one of the greatest of the country's present day leaders and exemplar of their own party. It is evident their faith was not misplaced. Mr. Smith has set all doubts at rest, cleared away the clouds by his announcement that he will support the Democratic Party's ticket. His word is all that is needed in this or any other instance. The country knows that Al' Smith's word is as good as any man’s bond; that what he says he will do, he does regardless of personal cost. Jouett Shouse, whose defeat for permanent chair- man of the convention was encompassed by the Roosevelt forces, was not slower than Mr. Smith in assuring the party of his support. Mayor Frank Hague, New Jersey leader, hasn‘t made it unanimous yet, but there isn't much doubt about him following the example set by Mr. Smith and Mr. Shouse, and earlier by Senator David I. Walsh, Massachusetts Jeader. The skies are clearing rapidly for the Demo- cratic Party and Gov. Roosevelt is assured of enter- ing the campaign backed by a unified and militant Democracy. THE MEAT WE EAT. It has often been said Americans are a meat- eating race. Now comes the Bureau of Agricultural Economics of ’the Department of Agriculture to show if this is based upon fact or has gained cred- ence through the force of constant repetition. For every one of us, it says, there is consumed one- third of a pound of meat each day. In 1931 the total per capita consumption of meats of all varieties was 133.2 pounds. This was one-half pound more than the average for 1930. Pork seems to be the prime favorite, as more than 50 per cent of the total was of that variety, and was 69.6 pounds per capita for the year; beef, second, was 49.6; lamb and mutton together was 7.; and veal last with 69. OAT CULTURE IN ALASKA. In a new bulletin just issued by the Department of Agriculture on data assembled by the Alaska Agricultural Experiment Stations, which closed down on June 30, because Secretary Hyde declined to recommend to Congress further appropriations for their operations and maintenance, the cuiture of oats in the Territory is discussed. To the Secre- tary, who has shown more of a leaning toward partisan politics than he has to intelligent and efficient administration of his big department, a persual of this little pamphlet might be recommend- ed. Not that the agronomists concerned in experi- ments in oat growing have predicted that the Ter- ritory will ever become a great grain-producing na- tion, but just to acquire some facts showing the real value of the work they have been doing. As a matter of fact, the experimenters are chary about committing themselves on the future of oat production here. They content themselves with re- ¥ counting the history of that industry from the days of Russian occupation down to the present and a discussion of various factors of soil and climate by which it is affected. A brief summary sets forth the main facts as follows: The Matanuska Valley and Fairbanks re- gion of the Tanana Valley are the principal oat-producing areas. The crop is grown chiefly for hay, although a small area is threshed annually. In 1930 approximately Mmllnflwhll.unulklvdleylndzoo in the Fairbanks region were seeded with oats. ‘Weather conditions in Southeast Alaska and in the Kenai region are unfavorable for maturing oats. At Copper Center sum- mer ts and frosts are the limiting factors in oat growing. At Rampart, Fair- and Matanuska, weather s i t5 = are more favorable than elsewhere in Al- aska, and certain early varieties can be suc- cessfully matured at these places. Rainy weather in the Fall interferes with harvesting in the Fairbanks and the Mata- | nuska regions, and farmers find it necessary | to take advantage of the few clear days prevailing during this season to harvest the crop in good condition. Good soils for oat growing are to be found in the Matanuska, Yukon, and Tan- ana Valleys. The soils of the Interior are comparatively new, and frequently give low yields for the first few years following Clearing. Proper cultural methods, includ- ing green manuring and crop rotation, are essential for the successful maintenance of soil fertility and for weed control. Essentials for succesful oat = production include use of early varities, careful prepara- tion of the seed bed, germination tests and treatment of the seed for smut control, early seeding, proper rate and method of seeding, control of weeds, and harvesting at the right time. An Example of Honesty. Cincinnati Enquirer.) The Democratic platform as approved at Chicago is a significant political document. This is true because it sets a wholly new precedent for breviwy ! and clarity in party declarations. The average voter not only can read it through in a few minutes, but he can lay down his newspaper with a clear im- pression of what the Democracy stands for in 1932, «We favor repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment.” \What phrase could be more completely honest? “We oppose cancellation of the debts owing to the United States from foreign nations.” No voter could ask a more positive stand on any issue. Many other planks are equally sincere, emphadic and brief. “Independence of the Philippines,” ulti- mate statehood of Puerto Rico,” “regulation of ex- jchanges dealing in securities and commodities,” “ad- herence to the World Court with pending reserva- {tions, “unemployment and old-age insurance, under State laws,"—these are cogent indices of the domi- nant Democratic belief. As a whole, the platform is & noteworthy piece of political writing. It evades no major issue, al- though somewhat too general on a few questions. It speaks the language, not of Fourth of July ora- Itors, but of the man who casts a ballct. It indorses good features of Republican doctrine, such as the World Court and the Kellogg-Briand Pact. It con- tains a minimum of destructive criticism of the op- |posing party. 1 " Most notable of the planks, perhaps, apart from Prohibition, are those dealing with governmental costs, the tariff, and protection of the investing public. On the tariff, the Democrats revert to a “competitive tariff for revenue” disavowing the flirtation with protectionism indulged in by Alfred E. Smith four years ago, and they heartily indorse the principle of reciprocal tariff ageements with foreign names—directly contrary to the G. O. P platform. The Democrats call for a reduction of at least 25 per cent in the costs of government. To be sure, this is stated in general terms, but the goal really is possible, and the candor of the plank suggests a real attempt would be made to execute it. The provisions for Federal regulation of holding com- panies, utility companies and stock exchanges may not be wholly workable, but they indicate a recogni- tion of these problems, and a willingness to face them, which is. more than the Republican Party has done. Warning from Alaska. (Seattle Times.) From Seward, nearest large outfitting point to the reported new gold discovery in the Nuka dis- trict of Alaska, comes a Wise warning against “stampeding” to the auriferous terriotry. “Outsid- ers” are advised that the district is wild and will not support a man who mushes in lacking adequate supplies of money, food and equipment. The man whose knowledge of gold is limited to jewelry, coins or a view of a gold bar at some time in his life has no business rushing north merely because gold ore of considerable richness has been reported in the Nuka area. Numbers may disregard the admonition of experienced min- ers, but they are almost certain to regret such action. Seattle has any number of former Alaskans who made their stake in Territorial mines, from whom the “cheechako” can obtain indisputable evidence of many potentially rich hard rock propositions that never have been developed because of their remote- ness from transportation or because their operation would involve costs out of proportion to the return. The Nuka find is represented as of this type and any mines that might be located there probably would have to be financed liberally before produc- tion could be started. Reports from Seward state this district long has been known to prospectors in the Territory. If experienced men have not rushed there in the past, this fact alone should be accounted reasonable proof that mining operations are faced by real difficulties which the uninformed adventurer would find it hard to overcome. If the “outsider” has plenty of money, good health and some knowledge of mining he might feel justified in “taking a flyer” in the Nuka dis- trict. If he lacks the important qualifications mentioned above, he is more than likely to spare himself rgrets, privations or even real suffering if he remains at home. This is substantially what Seward is telling the American public at this time and it is good advice. And a pretty snappy remark for Mr. Borah to have made when he walked out on the Republican, if he had only thought of it, would have been: “I've walked out on better platforms than this one. —(Chicago Tribune.) If there is going to be the proper amount of interest in the approaching political campaign that National League scramble had better be settled within another month.—(New York Sun.) The Federal Judge in the Chicago district who thought nine drinks in one place were too many for a dry agent evidently doesn't know his en- forcement officers.—(Philadelphia Inquirer.) This is about the time of a Presidential year when Senator Borah always feels the urge to stray away from the reservation. But he will get back in time for the election.—(Philadelphia Bulletin.) Not cently, Amelia having had much use for ticker tape re- New York had plenty of it to throw at Earhart Putnam.—(Indianapolis News.) So live that the opposition party organization won't heave a sigh of relief when word comes that you are the nominee—(Detroit News.) SYNOPSIS: Nancy Went- worth finds that Limpy Ash- wood, leader of the gang hold- ing her and five men for ran- som, on an island, intends to marry her. Lucci, one of the prisoners, plans to escape and take her with him. Jerry Cal- heun, Emory Battles and Stev- ens have been captured trying to arrest Ashwood. CHAPTER 22. A DEATH SHRIEK “Listen, girlie,” Lucci went on in a gush of words which tum- bled from his lips in a torrent that she was too weary to dam. “T seen lots of women in thy day, but I never give a thought to mar- rying one of them. You're differ- ent. There's something — there's but T do know that you're my wo- man and T'm here to say that I'l bump off every guy who don't be-| lieve it. This Limpy's got a good| a swell racket, but he ain't no bet- | ter than the next guy when he’s| looking into the but end of a gat, see!” | Nancy felt as though her heart were in a steel vice, the screws of which were being relentlessly turned by unseen devils. She won- dered, ‘vaguely, if it would not ease her ache and smooth out many of the difficulties here on the island were she to throw her-| self into the placid, silvery Gulf and sink quietly into the cool, shimmering depths. But her weary soul rejected the thought of suicide impatiently, Weary she was, but too healthy of mind and body. | But Lucei was standing by her,| waiting confidently for her an- swer. She must find a way to re- fuse him which would not turn him beserk. She must choose words which would prevent murder | this night. Although she knew that she, herself, might kill Ashwood | were he to carry out his threat, she could not bear the thought of this gangster murdering him forth- | with. | “Mr. Lucci,” she faltered at last, | “I know that you have paid me¢ a very great honor. But before I answer you, I want you to prom- ise me that you will not kill Ash- wood.” “Why?” His volce was restrain-| ed, but vibrant with jealousy. “Do you love him?” “Heavens, no. She laughed short- ly. “But I am so sure that he is no need of bloodshed.” | “He bumpedsoff my two torped- | oes in Chi. I'd have bumped him off before long, anyway,” he re- minded her. “Perhaps. I'm in no mood to| argue the ethics of gang warfare. But T do not want him killed. Do you agree?” “I'll go part of the way with you,” he said, after a brief pause. “I'll agree not to smoke him off while we're on this island if he doesn't go after me first or ¥ he doesn't get in my way while T'm trying to lam. Is that an even break?” “I suppose so,” she agreed wea- rily. “Now as to the rest, Tm going to tell you just what X told Ashwood a few moments ago. I don't love you and I won't marry you. Of you take me away, Tl kill myself at the very first op- portunity.” a lot about you I ain't wise to,| head on him and he has bossed |, 1l not carry me away that therejt out of bed. The inhuman scream that had waked him was dying out in a ghastly bubbling wail whose! oventones echoed and reechoed through the darkened house. For an instant there was ufter silemce. more horrible than the grisly sound which had preceded it. He reached his door in the space lof a dozen heartbeats. The corri- dor reverberated with the sound lof turning knobs and opening of doors. There was the slapping shuffle of fbare feet, the noisy clump of heavy shoes. That night light, which usually glowed at the end of the hall had been ex- |tinguished, the faint gleam of an proaching flashlight gave eyery- thing an eerie appearance. | “stand still” A cold, concise | voice snapped through the hall [T shoot at the first footfall.” The shuffling of bare feet ceas- ed abruptly. A heavy silence fell ain, relieved only by the sound heavy breathing and the rapid tread of heavy boots approaching | from the direction of the living| yom. ‘Is that you, Mueller?” It was wood’s voice, crisp and metal- “Yes, sir.” ‘Hurry and bring me that flash-| light.” The white beam progressed on through the hall until at last, it became stationary. “Thanks. Now see Wwhat's the matter with that night light. The rest of you, please, stand right where you are. Turn around fo| face me.” The dazaiung finger of light point- ing down the hall, suddenly sithou- etted the short, overstout figure of the detective, fully clothed but in his stocking feet. Stevens blinked | in the glare of the light, but his face was wild and inquiring. The| searchlight swivelled to the man; standing next to him. It was Em-| ory, in trousers and singlet, his eyes glittering, his mouth firm and fearless. The light lingered| but an instant, then darted to Hamilton, half-dressed, d)sheveled,i wilderment, Jerry’s turn came| next. His dark eyebrows were set | in a scowl, but his lips were set,| in a half-smile, as was their cus- tom in a moment of stress. His lithe body leaned slightly forward as though ready to leap into in- stant action. The searchlight swung on Mallory, leaning against the wall. The night light flickered on as the man Mueller screwed the bulb into its sockes, The others stood | revealed in the pitiless glare of | the electricity. Lucei, standing in the middle of the hall, his hot black eyes dai?ing from one to the other. His coarse black hair rum- pled from contact with the pillow, his cheeks covered with a black stubble of beard, his full red lips compressed in a thin red slit, he Jooked what he was, a dangerous man., Martin, beyond him, pale but frightened, in flowery pajamas, staring at Ashwood with distended eyes. Nancy bewitching in the soft close negligee so thoughtfully pro- vided by her host, without self-| consciousness of pose, yet obvious- | ly shaken by the ghastly noise | which had awekened her. “Thanks, Miss Wentworth, you may go back to bed.” The cripple, | in Japanese kimona and hempen | sandals, stood just beyond Nancy's door. An oversized automatic in She heard his teeth click to- gether. He was fighting hard for self control. i “Yeah?” Now lemme tell you somethin’,” he said harshly. “What you told Limpy dont interest me | none. You could of told him you'd | marry him day after tomorrow and all I'd give would be a laugh, see.” I'd smoke him off before he could drag his leg half way 'cross the room to where you was standin'”} his right hand, he was ready for instant action. ‘“Mueller,” he snap- ped, “watch these men and don't let one of them move until I re- turn.” Then, as the guard shifted his own automatic fram his left hand to his right. Ashwood limped rap- jdly to Williams’ door, four feet from the spot where stood Ste- vens. “Stevens, Calhoun,” he said at his face a study in fright and be-| % to hers. His eyes were as hard ed me. and bright as polished shoe but-| tons. “So, T ain’t good enough for you, He could still eh?” he demanded mockingly. me whether you like it or not.” screen door slammed. The girl |Jeryy covered her face with her hands | and wept. 'The latter, Jerry, every muscle rigl, leaped IO LT ECONOMY~— will promote happiness and independ R is greater and affords an opportunity You Grasp that Opportunity Apparently Congress overlooked slapping a tax on fresh laid eggs, but offhand that seems to be about all—(Qhio State Journal) * 4 Poor candidates—a dry plank is full of splinters, lnd,n wet plank is slippery.—(Atlanta Constitu- OLDEST BANK IN ALASKA g A Watchword of the Times LT ence. It does rfot mean miserliness; it does mean prudent spending and prudent saving. Compared with years past the purchasing power of the dollar to save. Our Savings Department Will Help le B. M. Behrends Bank He pushed his swarthy face close last, “it might be well if you Join- Jerry shuddered a little as he followed the detective to the door. hear the death “T|shriek which had echoed from the suppose maybe my vackets ain't dark still hall. Ashwood, who had high class enough for you. Well, }a’lwady entered the room, switched listen, girlie, you're going to marry ‘on ‘the lights and stood just in- |side the threshold, a set expres- With that he turned abruptly |sion on his lined face, gazing stead- and marched into the house. The |fastly at the bed. Stevens and looked over his shoulder. inured to the sight of death during many months at \the front, gasped as he met the the murdered man. The body was sprawled across the bed, its head, arms and shoul- ders hanging down over the side. A great crimson smear on the white sheet, led from the pillow to the edge and downward to the floor where, beneath the drooping head, was a glistening_scarlet pud- dle. Williams' throat had been cut from ear to ear. Stevens stepped into the room, approaching the bed in a large cir- cle lest he destroy telltale foot- prints in the fibre matting which covered the floor. “Poor devil,” he muttered. “His throat was slashed when he slept.} Waked him up. Tried to get off defend himself.” Ashwood advanced, his bright: eyes darting about the orderly room. Only the bed had been disturbed. ‘Williams' clothes still hung over the back of a straight chair. His diamond tie pin and heavy gold watch lay on the dres- ser. “Here, Steve,” called the cripple “Here's the knife that did it.” (Copyright, Dial Press.) Running footsteaps, portend bad news, of still another mys- tery, in the mext installment. — Daily Empire Want Ads Pay NEW CHEVROLET SIX The Great American Value New reduced prices delivered at Juneau Equipped Roadster .$675.00 Coach . 135.00 Coupe . 735.00 | Cabriolet .. . 830.00 Sedan (4 door) ... 840.00 Free Wheeling and Syncromesh CONNORS MOTOR CO., Inc. —————e | JUNEAU SAMPLE SHOP % The Lit_ e Store with the | BIG VALUES '] impact of glazing, starring eyes of | @ the bed. Never had a chance to|. .l Dr. C. L. Fenton e e R |~ PROFESSIONAL - R R XIS Helenz W. L. 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