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ALASKA THK -FOOTBALL
To Alaskans there Is a singular pertinence in that remark attributed
to General Richardson In a recent interview with The Times, when he said:
"It is the duty of all Government eir.ployes to uphold the Governmen't in
vestments in all quarters." Ii Is a sentiment which Alaskans have only to°
ofteu seen "more honored in the breach than in the observance." Not that
Govrnmeat employes are prone to begrudge the expenditure of Government
furds in Alaska: Ihroush its lepresc ntatives the U. S Governmen
ment has not been nlg>;. rdly In the amount of money It has contributed by
and large in the course i f administration of the Territory. That much of It
has been expended futility and without practical result is a fact thoroughly
famlliam to most people of the alion" s northernmost possession. For this
the Jealousies of departmental officials and the lust for power on the part
of bureaucratic employes, has been largely responsible. Xot primarily in the
interests of Alaska's needs have the various appropriations granted by the
Government to often been administered by Government officials. The exteii
sion of bureaucratic control; the creation of a large list of job perquisites
to be parceled out among political and personal constituents; the zeal ol
subordinate executives for the furtherance of pet projects and idealistic en
terprises; and the scramble for the lion's share of the funds for all these—
such have been the motives all too frequently behind the expenditure o(
Government moneys in Alaska. The effect has been to make a mere foot
ball for Government employee. Certain interests of the Territory, adminis
tered by one Pepartmenr, have been pitted against those of another under
the championship of a second Department. It has been one grand game ol
political Rugby on the part of the various bureaus at Washington, with Al
aska belug kicked hither and yon over the field. General Richardson ex
presses a sentiment all too tenderly and painfully cherished by most Alas
l.aus when he pleads for the equal consideration of all parts of the man
handled Territory by Government players.
Things Often Overlooked Yet at the Bottom oi
Many Farmers' Troubles
By D. L. BRYSON, Farmer, Elizabeth. 111.
Here an- some things that are often overlooked and yet are at tlx
bottom of many a farmer's troubles. Many farm;! are too small to bt
profitable, owing to the fact that the outlay for equipment, buildings, in
surance, etc., is as large on 80 acres as on 160 or 200 acres.
Crop yields should be much larger per acre, and often the eitra ter
or twenty bushels represent the profit above cost of production Too mucl
cf the live stock on farms is of the scrub variety, which means a low re
turn on live stock investment
Addition of limestone, crop rotation with legumes, and the use ol
proper fertilizers will on most farms mean larger yields per acre, and the
use of pure bred sire* in all branches of live stock will mean a better grade
of beef and pork at lower cost of production and higher prices for breed
ing stock.
Pi-or management in regard to labor, both horse and man. is found
many t rues. Failure to do the odd jobs in slack times means delay in the
busy s»>i»<«n. Unnecessary machinery, carelessness, and waste are otliei
factors which spell defeat.
Business, Industry and Finance in the
United States
The outstanding feature of the
month has been the inherent sound
ness which ti.e general business sit
uation has manifested in the face of
the difficulties encountered. This has
been shown by the continuance of
activity at a relatively high level des
pite labor disturbances and despite
the recession of activity normally
expected at this season of the year.
Prices of important commodities con
tinued their upward tendency during
July but during August conflicting
tendem ?s were apparent. The excel
lent agricultural prospects provide
an encouraging outlook for the fall
trade. Furthermore, increase of de
mand tor certain commodities to
compensate for restricted output or
delay in placing orders is also in
prospect. Even so. business must no
cessarily proceed under handicaps
for so:.ie time to come, as a result
of fuel shortage and transportation
difficulties. Manufacturing activity In
general has been maintained at a
high level. In those industries, such
as automobiles and building con
struction la which seasonal recession
is shown, activity is still far in ex
cess of a year ago. Cotton manufac
turing likewise shows some decrease
but the reverse is true of wollen
manufacturing. The output of non
ferrous metals other than copper has
also increased but iron and steel ac
tivity shows some decline. Bitumin
ous coal production has Increased
steadily during t e present month.
The labor situation showed con
siderable improvement during Aug
ust. The bituminous coal strike has
been settled in many fields and the
[majority of the New England cotton
mill workers have returned to the
factories.
Agricultural prospects on the whole
continue very satisfactory.
Wholesale trsde suffered a decline
during July as compared with June
in all lines except dry goods but most
lines were ir. a better position than a
year ago, especially hardware. Re
tail trade. however, was slightly
smaller than last year. Financially
few developments occurred during
the month. The rapid decline of the
mark has been the outstanding fea
ture of the foreign exchanges.
10 HELP
FLY US BIRD1
Taris, Sept. 13.—Practical tests J
of the human bird suit, iuvented by
Dr. Magtian, will be made at Dieppe
in a few weeks. The apparatus which
Dr. Magnan has constructed to at
tach to the numan body weighs less
than ISO poundB. It consists of two
wings less than a yard long and a
fuselage and tail.
"For years I have been observing
birds and their flight," explains the1
Inventor. "I have discovered noth
ing. "I have simply observed and
noted my observations. It is possible
that I have made mistakes in my
deductions." Dr. Nagnan describes
the results of his years of work to
the editor of the sporting newspaper
L'Auto.
'.In the first place gliding flight
and sailing flight are too often con
fused. Gliding signifies to take ad
vantage of an angle of fall; sailing
means to depart from a given point
and, profiting by the wind, to reach
a height superior to that of the
start.
i Observes Seagulls.
"I hare observed thousands of sea
gulls. These birds take off from a
high point, get a good start on the
(all and then turn their (aces into
the wind. They then shorten the
length of their neck, contracting it.
This changes the center of balance,
inclining their bodies to the rear
and raising the tails. It is in this
manner that a bird attacks an air
wave and progresses.
"After the wave lias been passed
the bird lengthens his neck, which
shifts the center of gravity toward
the front. The body is lengthened
and the tail is lowered. This Is the
position of the volplane, or gliding.
The combination of these two posi
tions is repeated time after time as
the bird strikes the air wave. It is
the combination of the two which
brings the bird forward through the
air without flapping its wings.
"Of course, while progress Is mad?
it is made in an undulating up and
down and sidewards line. Frequently
the curve is almost impreceptible.
The bird's wings do not beat during
thig operation, but on t e other hand
they do not rest motionless. The
ends of the wings are In constant
motion, but by dissection I have dem
onstrated that there are no mus
cles attached to the ends. The mo
tion is caused by the air.
Makes Experiments.
"This Is what I have observed by
sailing on the wing as contrasted
with gliding. Of course many ex
periments have already been made
with gliding. Let me add that the
birds have wings which are very
supple; I almost said soft. The del
icacy of the wings warns the bird
of the changing currents of air. The
device I have arranged for my hum
an bird to take the place of this
characteristic of birds' wings is an
anemometer siren which whistles
with the changing of the pressure of
the wind waves and advises the man
bird when he should glide and wen
he should sail."
M. Magnan intends to do the first
experimenting himself, but has se
cured the services of a famous
French aviator who has himself done
much research work in the field of
volplaning. If the first tryouts at
Dieppe promise success Dr. Magnan
will continue the experimenting at
Calais.
BJRTH KATE DECLINES
WHILE DEATHS INCREASE
SAYS CENSUS III" RE A I'
I Washington, Sept. 16.—The birth
rate in America is declining, th?
death rate is increasing, according
to statistics announced by the Cen
sus Bureau. The birth rate, as com
puted by the authorities, shows an
average of 23.3 per 1000 as against
last year's rate of 25.3, while the av
erage rate of morality is shown to
bp 13.0 as against 12.6 as reported
for last year.
SEEK MISSING MAN
The Governor's office has been ap
[pealed to for assistance In the search
I for CARL A. PETERSON, aged abou
I forty-four and believed to be in A1
aska. His mother is very anxious to
hear from him, and any information
in regard to him should be sent to
his sister, Mrs. Cariie Boblette, 1180
13th St., Des Moines, Iowa.
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Country Fair
Outlook Good in
Spite of Frosts
The ranchers and gardeners of
Haines are very optimistic about the
future of agriculture In their dis
trict, aud are of the opinion that the
County Fair will h6lp them to create
a larger market for their products
and enable them to increase their an
nual yield to such an extent that
they may operate their farms on a
more profitable basis. A great many
farmers of this district are now
planning their exhibits far the Fair,
and will bring in a number of arti
cles that have not Iieen very exten
sively advertised In ihis district.
They will display vheat, rye, oats,
perhaps barley and a number of var
ieties of apples.
I was surprised to learn the large
acreage that has been cleared in that
community. The largest percentage
of this acreage is now ready for cul
tivation. If (he ranchers can be rea
sonably assured of a market for their
products, they can 'ucrease the pres
ent yield several hundred per cent
next year. Aud In two year's time
they can Increase the present output
one thousand per cent.
The residents of Skagway are dis
appointed with the prospects of mak
ing a creditable showing at the Fair.
The snow that fe.'l there the last
day of August aud the frost killed
the flowers and greatly damaged the
vegetables, but, I found a very good
civic spirit there. Several ranchers
and gardeners agreed that the weath
er had placed a severe handicap on
them, but they wculd send In the
best display of products possible un
der prevailing conditions.
Quite a large number of people
from Skagway and Haines are plan
ning on coming to the Fair. Capt.
Jim Davis of the Estebeth has made
a very attractive round trip rate for
those who wish to come from those
places. He reduced the present round
trip rate one-third for the next ten
days. The rate goes Into eJTect Sept.
18 aud runs till Sept. 2S. Return
tickets are good til! Oct. 31.
The Fair Committee has devoted
their efforts up to this time in inter
esting the residents or communities
outside of Juneau In the Fair. The
local field has not yet been cairvas
ed for exhibits of any kind. During
the next week several members of
the Fair Committee will devote their
time to gathering exhibits of farm
products, minerals, curios, fancy ar
ticles, needle work and other arti
cles. The Committee has opened
headquarters in the office adjoining
Allen Shattuck's office on Seward
street, and are prepared to store pro
ducts that will come in several days
before the Fair opens.
The entertainment features of the
County Fair will compare very fav
orably with any amusement bill that
has ever been staged in this district.
Through the courtesy of John T
Spickett, of the Palace Theatre, wo
have secured the services of a vaude
ville troupe from the south to help
in rounding out our bill. This troupe
will arrive in Juneau on the evening
of Sept. 26, and show In Juneau for
the first time at the Fair on Sept.
2S. The second night the actors will
appear at the Palace at the first
show, and then appear at. the Countv
F^ir the remainder of the evening
These vaudeville stars come highly
recommended, and 1 believe will fur
nish a high class bill for the amuse
ment of visitors at the County Fair.
In addition to th'« troupe we have
arrangpd to have several local stars
appear during the two days. One of
the leading features of our bill will
be a fashion show. This will consist
of live models appearing on the stage
demonstrating the very latest styles
In afternoon, street and evening
gowns and furs. This is a feature
that has never been shown in this
Territory, and should appeal very
strongly to the ladies. We have pro
mised to have something doing ev
ery minute from one to one. We shal!
try our best to carry out this pro
gram.
NEED NO GRUB OR TENTS
Scouts of New York City will h<i
able soon to go on a week's hike wlth
• ill the trouble of currying grub or
►helter tents. This Is the plan of Chief
liordon, and It Is now being actively
curried out by two members of Troop
2(i8, Bronx, who are building and
marking White Bar Trail. This Is a
trull being laid out at the Knnohwahke
camps, encircling the tfountry about
them. Its total length will be more
than forty level miles, that Is. miles as
measured on a map. The hills and val
!evs will probably make this distance
J.*i to HO per cent more. To cover the
whole trail will require a hlk> of five
and a half days. In providing for ac
commodations at night. It Is Chief
Gordon's plan to establish a Merles of
five camps at one-day Intervals on the
w:iy. I
Neighborhood Rivalry.
"Every time 1 buy anything new,
Mrs. Uadspur goes strnlpht to town
iind (sets something Just lIHe It." Mid
Mrs. Twohble. fretfully.
"I don't know what we are going to
do ahout that, my dear," said Mr.
Twobhle. "Stlil, If we had a place to
keep It. I nil (.'lit buy you a casiowary.
1 understand they are hard to dupli
cate."
NO, INDEED
"But, father, he's my aoul mate."
"Tut, tut, daughter, don't be fool
ish. Just becauae two young people
happen to like the same phonograph
recorda It doesn't necessarily mean
that they were made for each other."
Predicted tho Phonograph.
A prophecy of the phonograph may
be found In Cvrano de Bergerae"B
"Voyage to the Moon." Cyrano's Im
aginary traveler tells of a wonderful
book presented to him Tiy a lunar In
habitant, which had neither leaves oor
letters, a book inude \Wiolly for
the ears and not tor the eyes.
"When anybody has a intnd to read It,
lie winds up that machine with 6 great
many little springs, then be turns
die hand to the chapter which he
laMres. and straight as from the mouth
if n man. or a musical instrument,
proceed all the distinct and different
sounds which all the lonar grandee.''
i:tike use of for expressing theli
noughts instead of language."
To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Grove's LAXATIVE BKOMO
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Commissioner's Court for
tlie Territory of Alaska-, Division No.
One (1) Before Sol. Ripinsky, Com
missioner and Probate Judge Ex-Of
licio; Haines Precinct.
In the matter of the Estate of
Mary A. McElravy, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned has been duly appoint
ed administrator of the above enti
tled estate. All persons having
claims against said estate, are here
by requested to present same with
j proper vouchers attached to the un
dersigned at Haines, Alaska, within
six months from the date of this
notice.
Dated at Haines, Alaska, Septem
ber 11th, 1922.
A. F. McLEAN,
Administrator.
First Publication, Sept 16, 1922.
Final Publication, Oct. 17, 1922.
DEPARTMENT OP THE INTERIOR
V. S. Land Office at
Junaeu, Alaiika, Aug. IT, 1922
NOTICE is hereby given that Rob
ert J. Shepard. of Haines Alaska,
who, on July 27, 1922. made Home
steam application. No. 03661, for
Lots 3, 4, & 5, N^SEft, Section
19, Township 30 S, Range F.9 E, Cop
per River Meridian, has filed notice
of intention to make final three-year
Proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before R. M. Odell, j
Notary Public, at Haines, Altuka, on
the 7th day of October, 1922.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Leon F. Ballard, of Haines, Alas
ka, N. G. Hanson, of Haines, Alaska,
Erick Osland, of Haines, Alaska,
Charles Anway, of Haines, Alaska.
FRANK A. BOYLB
Register.
First Publication Aug. 29, 1922.
Final Publication Sept. 26, 1922.
E. M. Polley
From SITKA, ALASKA
Candidate for The
House of
Representative
On The
Republican
Ticket
I believe in the Co
ordination and Pro
gressive Program of
the Present Adminis
tration.
Your Support
is Earnestly
Desired
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
\V. B. STOUT
Attorney at Law
Practice In all courts
In Territory of Alaska
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