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PATRIOTISM
In England when the gold crisis threatened further depreciation
of the pound sterling, the affluent rich, middle-class and even peasants
harkened to the call of the nation, unearthed then} heirlooms, works of
golden art, keepsakes and, in fact, everything carrying commercial
value in gold. They stood in line to dispose of it, saw precious souvenirs,
watches and ornaments cast into the crucible like children into the
mouth of Moloch. The same fervor with which thg fanatical placators
fed the idol was dominant in these queues. Only it was patriotism of a
stuff apparently fast disappearing from the offspring of the Mother of
Nations.
Contrasted to this cohesiveness of the British Empire and the ethos
of its people, common and well-born, we have the spectacle of the latter
in the United States facing a government fraught with difficulties un
surpassed in its history, and while decrying a dole for the hungry, de
manding a dole of a billion dollars that their standard of living may
not be reduced.
On the one hand we see a people at once sustaining their pride and
displaying their patriotism, while at the same time endeavoring to
solve the unemployment problem. It is something to engage the mind
and awaken wonder.
No greater rebuke could be offered England’s seceding children then
•this example of what composes the soul of the mother than this spec
tacular act- It opens the way to speculation as to the merits and de
merits of nobility.
Some are bold to point to the decay of the Briitsh Empire. It is
such examples of nobility as this which sustains confidence in her in
stitutions and causes the Briton to pause and weather his burdens
rather htan emulate Samson and pull the temple from its pedestal.
WHO HAS THE BUTTON?
While the President and a number of depression experts are search
ing for the philosopher’s stone in an effort to transmute actualities
into theoretical substance, it is strange no one has arisen to show to
them the greatest monument to avarice rearing its head on the Amer
ican continent.
It is the skyline of New York. If no other purpose serves in this
effort to pierce the skies with beehives, it will stand to remind a multi
tude that there is neither morals or the humanitarian equation in the
modern business ethics, following in the wake of an abandonment of
what we once considered as justice to our fellow man.
Each skyscraper, erected since 1929 stands as a monument to fi
nancial jugglery which puts the rankest mine or oil wildcat raid into
tho piker class. Unlike blue sky promotions, the skyscraper game bears
the garb of legitimacy. How many billions of the dollars of trustful
persons are tied up in this graft, it is difficult to say.
But here is how the racket has been worked: A group of buccan
jeers of finance gather, pool sufficient capital to acquire a site ap
praised at $10,000,000. They then arrange a first six per cent mortgage
for construction of a $30,000,000 building. The constructor receives
bonds issued against the mortgage. These bonds are peddled to the
investor by the banks, which take $4.00 on each $100 bond. A second
mortgage, which carries as high as 24 per cent, is plastered on. This
mortgage is also sold to the public as bonds issued against it.
Thus the promoters have received their’s from selling the first
mortgage, along with a profit. The mortgagor vending the second
mortgage takes his with a profit. The banks have taken their’s, and
the suckers have the mortgage bonds. Some of the banks dealing in the
bonds have in return loaned money on them to the owners.
These are among the hundreds of millions of dollars worth of
“frozen credits” the Finance Corporation is called upon to release. In
other words, the government finally becomes the custodian of the frozen
credits and the masses become the ultimate sucker.
OUTWITTING “SOAPY” SMITH
When the Klondike was struck the Bank of British North America
dispatched David Doig to Skagway accompanied by aides and. a bank
roll to open business in Dawson. Seeing a man shot down by the ‘Soapy’
Smith gang, and his henchmen armed and hanging about the doors to
prevent winners at his games escaping with their money, Doig hit upon
a plan whereby he could get his currency over the hill and under the
protection of the Mounties.
He invited “Soapy” for a game of poker and they drank Scotch
whiskey; he kept him playing all night, while his aides slipped across
the Canadian boundary unmolested. Then Doig slipped across. The
first bank was established in Greenwood, a rival townsite, the banking
business was conducted over pool tables, while another operated in a
restaurants.—MacLean’s Magazine.
Title to land extends only as far underground as the owner can
reasonably make use of it, according to a New York court ruling which
held that tunneling under a piece of land at a depth of 150 feet for the
purpose of laying a sewer was not an encroachment. But if this should
happen in an ore region the decision might be different.
Well, anyway Nome may feel complimented in the abolition of the
Second Judicial Division. Everyone can go back to digging gobs of gold
instead of fighting over who will have the federal plum.
The best way to ascertain what is at the top of Mt. McKinley is to
tell the income tax men somebody lives up there.
Of course the G. O. P. can explain that the slump and panic occa
sioned by this week’s elections is purely a state of mind and will pass.
“We wish to apply for a new trial,” said the New, York attorney
representing Mugsby McGuirk.
“On what grounds?” asked the judge.
“My client tells me that the first four jurors sitting in his case were
the four mugs he stuck up last week, and he has just recognized them.”
Incdnsed over the abolition of the position of judge in the Second
Division the residents have declared a boycott in all other courts and
hence-forward will refuse to commit any crimes.
Washington might select one of those disappearing Aleutian Is
lands for Holsworth and White’s brown bear sanctuary and give them
supervision.
LIVE III SEITTIE
Stirring Klondike days will live
again’ May 3, at Odd Fellows Tem
ple in Seattle, at a “Sourdough
Rally” and entertainment for the
benefit of needy Alaskans.
Besides illustrated talks on
Northern trails and camps, vocal
and instrumental music, popular in
Dawson during the long winters,
will be rendered by Mrs. Beatrice
Lome, soprano; William Zimmer
man, tenor, assisted by Dr. Carle
Hoffman with Ronald Hooper at
the piano.
Capt. A. J. Goddard’s rare pic
tures will be used to illustrate the
lectures.
Charles Murphy, of Seward, will
leave the hospital today.
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Mrs. Chris Hansen . and babies,
Mildred and Meryl, are doing ex
ceptionally well.
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Miss Doris Lee had her tonsils
removed yesterday.
Pete Venaas, from Kodiak, is in
the Seward General Hospital for
treatment. *
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Victor Pearson, of Seward, en
tered the hospital last night for
treatment.
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Robert Guest is very much im
proved during the last few days.
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Carl A. Carlson is not showing
much improvement lately in his
long convalescence.
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George Guest is doing as well as
can be expected.
New 1932 Cross Sea Gull and
Johnson Seahorse motors now on
display at Brown & Hawkins.
Warren Neal, hard-hitting golf
walloper and tie inspector for the
Alaska Railroad, emerged from the
woods Wednesday, returning to his
local headquarters on last evening’s
train.
Anchorage made a contribution
of almost $13,000 to this year’s “ice
derby,” it is said.
Fire, Wednesday, destroyed a two
story home in Anchorage, it is re
ported.
SIGNIFIES COLLAPSE
TOKYO, April 14. (fP) — Sir Eric
Drummond, secretary of the League
of Nations, informed China it must
seek peace at the conferences in
Shanghai and not appeal to the
League. The Japanese delegation
at Geneva telegraphed Japanese
Minister Shigemitsu saying that
the action of the Chinese referring
proposals to the League signified
a collapse of parleys
A number was dedicated to Roy
Neville and the Nevilles of Seward
Wednesday evening from radio
station KNX, in Hollywood, by Ray
Howell on his all request “mixing
beverage hour.” The number play
ed was “When You and I Were
Young Maggie.”
2-room apt. for rent. J. L. Graef.
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Phone Main 55 i
FLYING SCHOOL
To the first 10 students, we are offering a complete
private pilot’s course at the special introductory price of
$400; the regular fee is $450. This course includes 20 hours
flying and Department of Commerce regulations.
The instructor has more than four years of continuous
experience in instruction and is especially well qualified—
being a transport flier, as well. Results are guaranteed.
Students will be taught in a Deluxe Fleet training plane
with a new and latest type Kinner Motor. This plane i$
completely and modernly equipped for advanced or blind
flying.
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SEWARD REPRESENTATIVE
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Manager Seattle Representative
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LIBERTY THEATRE
Show tonight—8:00 o’clock
Clara Bow
IN THE EXCITING FEATURE
KICK IN
An unusual, and very interesting story showing the inner
workings of city police departments—both brutality and
kindness. —A DETECTIVE PLAY— that has
an extra well sustained plot and unexpected finish
Before the feature we will show a singing—dancing and a
fast two-reel comedy
“SI SI SENOR”
Also another two-reel comedy
“ROUGH IDEA OF LOVE”
The Alaska Railroad
(Mt. McKinley Park Route)
TRAINS ARRIVE TRAINS DEPART
Each Friday 6:30 p. m. Each Saturday 7:30 a. m.
Fairbanks and way points.
Mixed train from Anchorage and intermediate points ar
rives each Wednesday p. m
Mixed train for Anchorage and intermediate points leaves
not earlier than 10:00 a. m. each Saturday.
Mixed train earriea a coach and handle* passenger*.
STEAMSHIP STARR
CAPTAIN ARTHUR RYNING
Sailing to Nushagak Wayports leaving Seward May 16
SAN JU AN FISHING & PACKING CO.
Chas. A- Jansen, Agent
Phone Madison 139 Seward, Alaska
SEWARD WATER SUPPLY
Seward, Alaska
“Good Water a Necessity in Every Home”
Wayne Blue, Agent
Office in Arcade Building. Phone, Main 81
Travel by the
Dollar Steam
ship Line from
Pacific Coast
ports to New
York via Pana
ma Canal.
Leaves Arrives Leaves
Vessel Seattle Seward Seward
Watson ..Apr. 6 Apr. 13 Apr. 18
Evans .Apr. 20 Apr. 27 May 2
Watson ..Apr. 27 May 4 May 9
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Passenger accommodations on all
Admiral Line vessels have been
completely and materially improved.
You will find them very attractive
and comfortable.
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WAYNE BLUE, Agent
ADMIRAL
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Steamer—
YUKON_
ALASKA.__
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ALASKA_
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Leave
Seattle
Apr. 9
Apr. 16
Apr. 23
Apr. 30
May 7
May 14
May 21
Leave
Seward
Apr. 15
Apr. 22
Apr. 29
May 6
May 13
May 20
May 27
Sailings marked (*) connect with steamer Starr
at Seward. All Sailings from Seattle at 9 a. m.
on dates shown.
Freighter Denali scheduled to sail April 1
j, H. FLICKINGER. Agent
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