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The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23
Robert Service

In answer to correspondent, the Montreal Star has the following to say of Robert w. Service:
 He is not a Canadian poet in the truest sense of the term. He was not born in Canada, nor did he ar rive in this land in early childhood and grow up in a Canadian environ ment. He was born in Lancashire, England, in 1876, and when six years of age moved to Scotland with his parents. He was edu- cated in the city of Glasgow, his higher education being received in the Hillhead High school and in the University of Glasgow. At the age of 20 MT. Service came to Can ada and made his way westward from city to city until he arrived at Victoria, B. C. The next five years he wandered back and forth on the Pacific coast, travelling as far south as Mexico, residing temporarily in every city of importance and learn ing by hard, personal experience, some of the deepest lessons of life. Finally he became clerk in the Canadian Bank of Commerce at Victoria, and subsequently was sta toned in Vancouver, kamloops and Whitehorse, in the Yukon dis trlct. It was at Whitehorse that most of the poems published in Songs of Sourdough' were written. This volume appeared Tn 1907, ard within few weeks the author was famous. For Canadian poetry, the sales were unprecedent. ed, expanding in number in few months into the tens of thousands. The same author has given us since, Ballads of a Chechaco, " ''The Trail of 'o8 Ca novel; Rhymes of a Rolling Stone, Rhymes of a Red Cross Man, etc. It was the Montreal Witness which dubbed Service the "Kipling of the Arctic World,' and it was soon discovered that Kipling was his favorite author. In recent years Service has dwelt in Europe most of the time in Paris. He was engaged in the second war of the Balkans, as a correspondent, and shortly after his return married a French girl, whom he met in TO- mantle way. He did his bit in the great war by driving a motor am bulance, and contributed to litera- ture during that time his Rhymes of a Red Cross Man." He is still living and still carrying on his lit. erary work.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23

The American Legion elected the following officers at their meeting Thursday evening, De- cember 16: Nick Nussbaumer, Post Commander; Ernest Camp bell. vice Post Commander, Leon- ard Campbell, Post Adjutant; Harry Coulter, Treasurer; Julius Mason, Chaplain; George Sylves- ter, Athletic Officer; Richard Han son, Sergeant-at-arms and Dr. S. c. Shurick, Service Arms Officer. The installation of these officers will take place Monday evening, January 3, and there will also be a smoker. All members are ex- pected to be present at this time.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23
Birthday Party

Last Saturday afternoon Edna Mae Bidwell entertained the Wrangell Girls Sewing Club and also celebrated the anniversary of her twelfth birthday.
 The first part of the afternoon was spent in sewing after which luncheon was served. The re- mainder of the afternoon was spent in playing games.
 Those present were Katherine Matheson, Glen Matheson, Irene Tozier, Virginia Tozier, Erma Grant, Etoline Coulter, Wilhel- nina Cunningham, Adele Skelton, Dorothy Johnson, Marjorie John- son, Margaret Mccormack. Theo- dosia Royalty and Anne Elizabeth Matheson.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23
Wrangell Will Be Represented
 In Next Issue of Pathfinder

Edward M. Kane, representa- tive of Alaska's only magazine, the Pathfinder, returned to Ju- neau Wednesday morning on the Jefferson after spending some time in Wrangell gathering ma terial for a Wrangell edition of the Pathfinder. This edition will be published some time in Janu- ary. While MT. Kane was in Wrangell, the importance of guarding records was impressed upon all who in any way assisted him in trying to look up neces- sary and valuable information. Some of the missing records were no doubt lost in the fire that de- stroyed so much of Wrangell in 1906. Others are not complete. The old residents came to the rescue however, and the informa- tion secured from various sources will be valuable for future refer anca
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23
Seattle Receives Large Cargoes
 Northern furS
Total Imports Last Year S5,858, 936; AlaSka's
 Share $l,115,246

SEATTLE The great fur-pro- ducing sections of the world Alaska and Siberia through this port the shortest route to the greatest iur-using communities of the world. These lmportations have been used to some extent by Se- attle institutions, tanning and man. ufacturing being carried on. Last years fur-tanning in this city amounted to S25o, GOO and manu- factures to S325, 1000.
 Imports over Seattle's wharves last year amounted to I,566 tons, valued at s5,857,o35. From Alas. ka came I8o tons, worth I,II5, 246; from British Columbia, five tons, valued at SIS, 554; from Siberia ffty-eight tons. worth S564,212, and from other countries of the orient 326 tons, valued at S4,I5o,- o24. The wholesale fur trade of the city amounted to s5o5,ooo while the local retail trade was ST, 1000, GOO.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23
SPECIAL-Christmas candy, 50 cents a pound. Den O'Sweets.

Miss Holland, who has been instructing the Red Cross home nursing classes for the past six weeks finished her work here last Thursday and left on the Princess Pat Friday morning for Bayyiew. Miss Holland will return to Wran- gell on her way to Ketchikan where she will organize classes. Twenty Wrangell women took the examinations here last week. Their papers were forwarded to the Division Headquarters. Five other women who did not take the examinations will receive cer- tificates for attending 12 out of the 16 classes which comprise the course.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23
Why Not Face
 The Facts ?

There is always a temptation in times like these to. ignore the more sinister phases of the out look, and seek comfortin various sophistries that offer an appear ance of encouragement; but it is useless to try to deceive ourselves as to present conditions in the canned salmon business. It may be possible to disguise the situa- tion for awhile, but the time comes when it is necessary to face the facts.
 The facts are that the markets of the world are badly overstocked with salmon; consumption is at a minimum; and the costs of pack ing are so high that operators can not market their product except at a heavy loss.
 Labor costs and packing costs have mounted skyward for five years, and there must be a marked recession before we can get any where. Consumers cannot and will not pay the prices necessi- tated by the existing level of costs. It would be practically impossible at present to name a price that would move any quantity of fish; the fact is simply that, at the moment, the trade doesn't want it. The only apparent solution of the problem is to limit opera tions for a year-at least on Pinks and Chums until costs and market conditions reach a new adjustment.
 Another pack next season like the last one would bring still lower prices, with virtually no re- duction of costs-and that would spell disaster for the entire salmon industry. The packer in Pink and Chum salmon districts who does not operate in 1921 will merely minimize his losses, giving the markets of the world a chance to recover their equilibrium, and allowing time for operating costs to get in line with the market. It takes no extraordinary acumen, but just ordinary business sense, to see the wisdom of radical cur tailment, if not actual suspension of operations for the coming year. Pacific Fisherman.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23

Mir. and Mrs. John Ludwig are occupying the residence recently vacated by Adjutant and Mrs. Carruthers. It was rented to Mir. and Mrs. Ludwig by Captain Jaynes of the Salvation Army on his last visit to Wrangell, for a period of four months, at the end of which time the Army will have made definite plans about the work in Wrangell and the dispo- sition of the property.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23
course.

The first Christmas exercises in Wrangell will be held Friday afternoon when a program of Christmas carols and memory verses will be given in the as- sembly room of the school at 1 IS. Following this program, the pu- pills will be dismissed. The vari- ous rooms of the schoofhave been decorated and present a very fes- tive appearance. At 4:30, the older pupils will meet at the schoolhouse and will begin a march around town singing Christmas carols. This is ar ranged as community affair and anyone interested may join in the procession. It is the first time in several years that carol singers have paraded the town.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23
Beautiful Window Displays

. The merchants of Wrangell have had unusually beautiful win dow displays this year. Toys, jewelry, articles of wearing ap- parel, tempting foodstuffs, and fruits and nuts, mingled with the brilliant reds and greens of the holiday decorations, have made the stores very attractive. The cut in prices made by several of the merchants has been appreci. ated by the Christmas shopper. On Christmas Eve, the stores will be kept open late asusual.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23

Mrs. C. G. Burnet, dramatic reader, who res ided in Wrangell three years ago, and is a resident of Bellingham now, has been train Ing a group of people who gave a play at the Forum, under the aus pices of Bellingham Community Work to commemorate the 3ooth anniversary of the landing of the Pilgrims, this week. Miss Margaret Pennycook, also a former resident of Wrangell, had part in the play.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23

There will be a midnight ser vice at St. Philips Church Christ mas Eve with special music. The Sunday School Christmas tree and program will be on Christmas night at 7:3O. The program will be on Christmas night at 7:30. The program will include a play and Christmas music, after which the presents will be distributed.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23

MT. and Mrs. C. E. Erickson and three children. who came here from Forsythe, Montana, last week lett on the Princess Pat for Craig Friday morning.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23

Mrs. J. w. Pritchett returned on the City of Seattle Sunday from Juneau where she had been for dental work.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23

The Seattle went south Sunday morning without any passengers from Wrangell if the fact that no tickets were sold at the ticket office is an indication Harry McCor- mack states that this has not hap pened before for at least year.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23

Watts Cafe has vacated its old location and Mrs. s. M. Wyatt is assisting Pete McGregor who has opened up the former Poodle Dog Cafe in the adjoining build ing.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23
At 7:3O Friday evening, the

At 7:30 Friday evening, the Presbyterian Sunday school will have -ske;r Christmas celebration at the Church. There will be a good program of songs and reel tations after which the tree will be enjoyed and the distribution of gifts will follow.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23

The Sanitary Packing company shipped 400 cases of canned salmon to Kelley, Clarke and company of Seattle on the Seattle Sunday norn ing
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23

Rev. Dr. J. H. Condit, superin- tendent of Presbyterian missions in Alaska, filled the pulpit at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning and evening.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23

Mr. and Mrs. Oak Olson of Ju. neau were aboard the Princess Mary Friday night en route to Seattle where they will spend Christmas.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23
Naylor Still at Large
ence.

According to news received this week from Petersburg it is al- legged that Slim" Naylor and a man named Simpson went aboard a gasboat and knocked out the owner with the butt of his pistol and then footed the boat and set it adrift. When the drifting boat was picked up the owner had par tially recovered consciousness. There was a gash of several inches on his head with the skull ex- posed. He was taken to the Pe- tersburg hospital and when vis- ited by the officers told them that it was Naylor who had knocked him out.
 PETERSBURG-(Thursday af- ternoon) - Naylor not arrested vet. Simpson caught at Juneau.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23

Isaac Arola left on the Princess Mary Friday night for Aberdeen to look after his property interests there.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23

F. E. Harvey shipped several cases of fresh fish south on the Se- attle Sunday morning.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23

The chairman called for expres- sions from those present regard ing their attitude in this matter. The remarks of those who spoke indicated that there was a divi- sion of opinion among those pres ent. Finally motion was made and seconded to the effect that the secretary be instructed to wire Delegate Grigsby that Wran- gell was in favor of the passage of the proposed emergency bill. A vote was taken which resulted as follows: yeas-14; nays-11; not voting-about 15.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23

w. J. Derrough took passage to Vancouver on the Princess Mary Friday night.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23
School Closes Tomorrow for Holidays

The Christmas. vacation at school will begin Friday after noon after assembly and end on Monday, January 3. Another vacation of a week will be given at Easter time.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23
Emergency Bill For CannerieS
 Is Proposed
Canneries Desire to Be Re- lieved from Necessity of Driving and Operating Traps During 1921 in Order to Hold Title to Trap Locations.

On Saturday a cablegram was received from Delegate George Grigsby regarding a proposed emergency bill that would relieve the canneries of Alaska from the necessity of driving and oper- ating traps during the season ot 1921 in order to hold titles to trar locations. The cablegram was addressed to the Chamber of Commerce. Inasmuch as this or ganization has been inactive for some time Mayor Grant called for a public meeting at the town hall Monday evening to discuss the matter. About 40 persons were present. c. M. Coulter was cleo ted chairman of the meeting and J. E. Worden secretary. The chairman requested the secretary to read the cablegram from Dele gate Grigsby which was as fol- lows:
 Washington, D. c.,
 Dec. IS, 1920.
 Chamber ot Commerce,
 Wrangell, Alaska.
 Representative and attor- neys of cannery association are urging passage of emergency bill relieving them from necess- itv of driving and operating traps during season 1921 in or dertoholdtitle to trap locations, claiming they cannot operate except at great loss, and that best trap locations would be jumped unless measure passed. Proposed bill would give them priority trap locations for sea- son 1922. Representatives state that if bill is passed will result in closing large proportion of canneries in Southeastern Alaska and Prince William sound next season. Bureau oi Fisheries favor same as conservative measure. Canneries will pay trap license for 1921, but measure will de- crease territorial revenue on pack. If bill doesn't pass claim will operate best locations only coming season to extent neces- sary to protect priority rights. Request immediate expression of your opinion.
 George B. Grigshv,
 Delegate from Alaska.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23
Budget Of Happenings
 About Town

George Mclean left on the Princess Mary Friday night for Seattle.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23
Two More Newspapers Fail

SAN FRANCISCO-The Star, a newspaper established in 1884 has suspended publication owing to the high cost of print paper.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23

KANSAS CITY-The Kansas City Journal which has been pub- lished as a morning paper since 1854 has gone into the hands of a receiver. The high price of pa- per is responsible for the Journals embarrassed condition.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-12-23

In answer to correspondent, the Montreal Star has the following to say of Robert w. Service:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-18
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Catarrhal Deafness
And Head Noises

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ness, or who are growing hard of hear
ing and have head noises will be glad to
know that this distressing affliction car
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by an internal medicine that in many
instances has effected complete relief
after other treatments have failed. Suf-
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their hearing restored to such an extent
that the tick of a watch was plainly andi-
BILE seven or eight inches away from either
ear. Therefore. If you. know of someone
who is troubled with head noises or ca
tarrhaI deafness. cut out this formula and
hand 1t to them and you may have been
the means of saving some poor sufferer
perhaps from total deafness. The prescrip-
ton can be prepared at home and is made
as follows:
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mint Double Strength.) Take this home
and add to it 4 pint of hot water and &
little graduated sugar; stir until dis
solved. Take one tablespoonful four times
a day.
to reduce by tonic action the Inflammation
and swelling in the Eustachian Tubes and
thus to eQualize the air pressure on the
drum, but to correct any excess of secre-
lions in the middle ear, and the results
it gives are nearly always quick and eff
fective.
Every person who has catarrh in any
form, or distressing rumbling, kissing
sounds in their ears, should give this recipe
a OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-18


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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-18
SPEED PACT VOTE
Senate Clears Way for an Early
Ratification. =
Plans to Stay in Session Until
Ballot Is Cast.

Washington, March 1S.-DisplayinG
a disposition to get a final vote on the
peace treaty without much more de-
lay, the senate today began voting on
the remaining reservations.
1t rejected 81 to 4s a reservation
proposed by Senator Reed providing
that the United States keep to itself
the right to decide what questions af-
feet it's national honor and interest
and w Unfolding all such questions
from the jurisdiction of the League OF
Nations.
Following defeat of this. Reed Of
fered another. providing that the
United States assumes no obligation
to use it's military or naval forces I'M
der any article of the treaty for any
purpose This also was rejected. II
to SO. He offered another in almost
the same language. 1t was beaten.
There is g bare possibility that the
IizaI vote will come late. today.
rhe conviction that it will for the
second time result in rejection of the
treaty was strengthened by the SEN
ate's defeat late yesterday of the Len
root reservation, declaring it to be the
American policy that in the event OF
the call of another war in Europe, the
United States would consider what ac-
ton it should take.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-18
PICK UP INSANE MAN
Escaped Inmate of Illinois Asylum
Frightened People Here.

Escaped from Peoria insane asylum
Clinton Northway was picked up early
this week by Bert Larimer, deputy
sheriff. at the request of persons living
in North Topeka, after Northway had
spent several days roaming about the
city frightening a number of people,
according to officers.
1t was learned today that Northway
was an escaped inmate of the asylum
at Peoria, ILL.,, Malcolm Gray, secre-
tary of the state board of administra-
ton, announced. In response to tele-
grams sent OUT by Gray. based on
Northways admission that he was
from Pekin, ILL.,, a wire was received
from Peoria identifying him.
Early Sunday morning. clad in tan
rain coat, a brown hat, and shoes and
stockings, a man now supposed to have
been Northway, roamed the streets
frightening several women on their
way to. early church. Word was re-
ceived several times. from various
sources early this week of the strange
antics of man supposed to be insa Inc
and yet who had not offered to harm
any one.
Gray investigated the case at the
request of relatives IN Topeka
Larimer said the man was harmless
and docile.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-18
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

WILLIAM CARVER BLACK, age II
months, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson
Black, of 1910 North Quincy street, died
Wednesday. Funeral announcement later.
Il, wife of Benjamin Van Cleave. died
Thursday morning at her home, 206 VIM
field avenue, Oakland. Funeral announce
ment later. No flowers.
MRS. DORA H. Z. GREEN. 30. died
Wednesday evening at her home. 161 Van
Buren street. The funeral will : held
Friday afternoon at 30 o'clock. f~0m Com
wells funeral home POI East Eighth street.
Burial in Valley Falls.
The funeral of James W. Horton. "a. of
$40 Quincy street. was held at 10 o'clock
Thursday morning. frc-h Penwelrs chapel.
Burial in Mt. Auburn cemetery.
The funeral of Henry f. MicheIs, 81, of
Johns Lutheran church Friday afternoon
ut 3 o'clock. Burial in Topeka cemetery
Ede funeral of Mrs. Charlotte Oglesbie
%. of 300 Shawnee avenue, will be held Fri
day afternoon at = 30 o'clock, from the
Second Baptist church. Burial IN Topeka
cemetery.
The funeral Of Ambrose Snyder. son of
8 80 O'Clock Thursday morning from st.
Joseph's Catholic church. Burial in Mt.
Calvary cemetery.
The funeral of S. L. Antrim. formerly of
Topeka. who died in Usage City, will be
held Friday morning at 10: 80 o'clock from
cemetery.
| The funeral of Mary Elizabeth Van
| Cleave, wife of Benjamin NJ. Van Cleave, of
206 Winfield avenue Oakland. will be held
| from the residence Saturday afternoon at
O'Clock. Burial in Mt. Hope cemetery
Lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel. s27-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-03-18
TALKS ON SOVIET RUSSIA.
William Whitcomb Went There as
Member of Banking Commission.

Attempts to straighten out the ac-
counts of many large Russian banks.
according to William Whitcomb, who
spoke before the Rotary club at the
Chamber of Commerce today, was the
main work of the group of bankers,
of which he was a member, sent to
Europe by New York banking house.
Considerable time spent in Euro
pean countries. including Russia, has
given Whitcomb first hand knowledge
of the turmoil under and inefficiency
of the Bolshevik regime.
Whitcomb stated rumors were more
prevalent in Russia than anything
else. The Russian mind seemed pecu-
liarly adapted to harboring rumors, he
said.
Illustrative of the uncertainty of all
things, Whitcomb stated that prac-
tically all Russian banks were located
on. the second floors of buildings to
give increased safety.
Whitco1nb is the son of Judge Geo.
H. Whitcomb of the second division
of the district court.