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The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-10-16
Surveying Proposed Road

Otto Schafer, engineer from the office of the Bureau of Public Roads arrived in Wrangell several days ago accompanied with w. O. Criger and J. B. Criger. This party were sent to Wrangell in response to re- peated requests from the Wrangell Commercial Club for survey Of the proposed road to Shoemaker Bay. MT. Schafer and his two assistants have already put in over week on the job.
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Among the visitors in Seattle dur ing the month was Captain J. J. Reynolds, now a resident of Port land. but formerly of this city when he successfully headed the fish as- sociation. In 1887 Captain Key holds accompanied the Jarvis Re lief expedition to Point Barrow and he is well known among the sea- faring men of this district Rail- way and Marine News.
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c. w. Hawkesworth, superinten- dent for the Bureau of Education arrived in Wrangell on the Queen Saturday. He left on the Carmen Wednesday for theWest Coast
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Rolla Shangle and Earl Shangle were southbound passengers on the Northwestern. Rolla Shangle goes to Nehalem, Oregon,to join his fam fly. Earl Shangle goes to Aurora, Oregon. At present Earl has no family to join, so we suppose he is just going to Aurora on a visit.
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Ship Seized, Crew Murdered

They had no business to be in the North, for under the agreement be- tween the Russians and the Hudson s Bay company, the exclusive privi- leges of trade belonged to the com pany. The temptation was great, however, as one successful voyage would mean comparative wealth to them. So the young fellows simply laughed and sailed away. They took one of our Stikine Indians, Cocknow, as pilot with them and made for a big village named Cake where there was reputed to be a large stock of furs.
 The Indians seized the schooner and murdered the crew, burning the vessel after plundering her. The bodies of the three young men brothers they were-were weighted down with heavy stones and were cast overheard into deep water. The Indian pilot told me the story of the crime.
 The Cake Indians told Capt Lew. is about it on his trip to the North and he reported the occurrence tc the Russian authorities at Sitka but they would take no action, al though at the time there were sev eral war boats at anchor there. Hat it been a Russian that had beer killed it would have been differen matter, but it was of no concern t' them how many Englishmen wer done away with by the Natives.
 Last Voyage of Otter to Wrangell
 At last the time came for Capt Lewis to make his final voyage col lecting furs. and clean sweep b
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S. S. Thornton, officer in charge fof the local station of the US Cable Office left for Chilkoot Barracks on the Rogers for the purpose of re- enlisting for another three years.
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Business House Starts Business

We were next honored by a visit from the U.S.S. Saginaw, an old side wheeler, under command of Lieut. Mitchell, who was a great hand at a table Accompanying him was c. Waldron, an old British Columbian, born in the Southern States. He brought lumber and the stock for a store, so we suddenly blossomed into "a regular community. Miners con- menced to flock down to Wrangell, having been prospecting in the in terior, and we soon had population of fully dozen.
 The revenue cutter was welcomed but she took away our good friend, Capt. Forsyth when she sailed, for which we were genuinely sorry. She also took the remnant of our coal pile, but no one asked any questions about it, and no person volunteered any information, so it was all right.
 The winter passed quietly. The only thing that worried us was that since the visit of the revenue cutter we found it necessary to cut more wood, as our anticipated supply of winter coal went with her. We set set about to improve our house nd improvised a fine set of curtains out of gunny sacks which we stretched across the windows on wire so arr ranged that we could draw or close them without getting up from the fireside-a really convenient ar arrangement.
 On Christmas Eve, 1867, we cele- brated by firing off our guns to the great astonishment of the natives. It was the only way we could figure out of differentiating the day from any others of the long winter.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-10-16
As She Was 57
 Years Ago
(By Charles F. Morisy)

Editors note: The following interesting article regarding hap. penings in Wrangell during the year that Alaska was ceded to the United States by Russia is apropos in this issue which is published the same week in which Alaska Day occurs The article is reprinted from the Vancouver Province1
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-10-16

Frank Skaanis left on the Rogers for Sitka to enter the Sheldon Jack son School.
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Mrs Marcus Wigg took passage to Ketchikan on the Alaska Wed. nesday night.
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Andrew Simon arrived from Sew ard on the Alaska Wednesday night. He will spend the winter prospect ing in this locality and will go into the Cassiar with the gold seekers in the spring.
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A considerable number of eagle $ claws are being sent from Wrangell to Juneau these days for the bounty
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U. S. Deputy Marshal Geo. Willett returned to Ketchikan on the Rog- CTS Wednesday afternoon.
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FOR EXCHANGE Kodak perfect condition, trade for shotgun or rifle. Camera may be seen at Sentinel Office.
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Harry W. Gartley returned on the business trip to Seattle.
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Mrs. Donald Sinclair and daugh- ter, Miss Edna Sinclair, left on the Alaska Wednesday night for visit in Seattle.
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F. A. Doty and W. L. Windsor took passage to Seattle on the Ad- miral Rogers Wednesday afternoon.
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Walter Simpson was a passenger tc Seattle on the Queen which was in port southbound Saturday after noon.
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Mrs. O. A. Bronson departed on the Queen Saturday afternoon for Seattle.
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Life Full of Adventure

It was an adventurous life, and while Captain Lewis had no difficult ty with the Natives, he was more fortunate than others, particularly three young Englishmen who arrived one day a small trading schooner named Royal Charlie" They would not listen to the warnings to turn back, but laughed at the thought of being interferred with by the Indians.
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Power of Attorney Blanks Power of Attorney Blanks for use in the Cassiar, may be secured at the Sentinel office.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-10-16
Local News

Emmie Reid left for Seattle on the Queen Saturday afternoon.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-10-16

Marion l.. Balls took passage tc Seattle on the Queen Saturday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-10-16

FOR SALE 21-foot gas boat powered with a 1 h.p. Regal engine. Suitable for trolling. W. J. Larson. wrangell.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1924-10-16

When the United States took over Alaska from Russia the transfer of of course brought to an end the lease of the Hudson's Bay Company to that portion of the coast known as the Panhandle" where for years the fur traders had enjoyed wonderful trade with the Indians. The new owners permitted the company to have a certain limited time in which to clean up their affairs in the ter ritory, and this was taken advan- tage of by the fur traders.
 I was still at Wrangell with a solitary companion known as"Bricks and Mortar" Wall, acting as guards over the supplies of the Overland Telegraph Company, the work on whose line, intended to connect Europe, America and Asia, had been stopped by the laying of the Atlan- tic cable We were sorry to hear that the old Hudson's Bay steamer Otter, with our good friend Captain Lewis was to discontinue coming to our place, but I sure that Captain Lewis himself was pleased at having to make but a few more trips to the North.
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made of it and no mistake. He was a bit of a diplomat and he told the h. dians they had better stock up with goods as no more of the high quality supplied by the Hudson's Bay Con- pany could be secured. Blankets, muskets. powder, ball and shot, dry goods and clothing, gay colored cloths were displayed in rare pro- fusion before the gaze of the Native. Indian nature could not resist the offerings and the steamer filled her hold with, the finest - and in fact all-the skins available.
 United States Authority Appears
 When the Otter called at Wran- gell, to our dismay she landed a pas senger-a customs officer. We had forgotten in Russian-America the existence of such officials as cus- toms men, and now it grated on us to think that we were so close to the majesty of the law of the Republic, but he proved to be a dear old chap, Captain Forsyth, and a finer mess mate I never met.
 The authorities at Sitka had sent him to us with nothing except his blankets and his trunk, expecting, no doubt, that he would find accom- modations at some hotel. The settle ment was composed of our hut and, quarter of a mile distant, the h. dian village. They did send, how ever, ten tons of coal, which were to be called for by revenue cutter. It was to be sort of supply depot.
 The cutter failed to put in an ap- pearance, but strangely the coal seemed to melt away and we found that the old Indian women had dis covered the value of it, and decided it was easier for them to raid the coal pile than to cut wood to keep the home fires burning.
 We held a council of war after that and decided it would please Uncle Sam better to know that white men were keeping warm by the use of coal than that the Indians should be developing the sin of idle ness, so we just helped ourselves to what remained.
 Customs House Imposing Structure
 Capt. Forsyth, like a real good citizen, brought huge star span gled banner with him, and this was hoisted over our domicile, and we found ourselves ensconsced in the official customs house as result
 It was a wonderful building that official residence. We had great diff ficulty with our chimney, which was lcf wood, and addicted to catching fire every so often, until at last we decided to erect a new one. Finding some clay we set to work to con- struct it with fiat stones from the beach. I traded a shovel from an Indian, and Wall made himself wooden trowel and commenced opera tions It took days to build that chimney, but when it was done it was a dandy. It's sides were three feet thick, and we loop-holed it so it could be used for defense purposes if necessary.
 It now became necessary for us to lay in our winter supply of fuel. It was customary for us to trade with the Indians for it, but one day I heard the sound of an axe, and spied Capt. Forsyth hacking away at a tree. He was chewing it round like beaver, and thought no person was watching him. We encouraged him in the work, however, and he soon became expert, but soon the novelty of the thing wore off and we all had to take a hand.
 Surprise for Women Who Stole Wood | The coal-thieying habit of the old
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holes into them and filled the cavi- ties with gunpowder. Then we fash toned plugs and closed up the. holes. We placed these where they could be easily removed from the top of the pile and then waited.
 We did not have long to wait, for the next morning there was terrif- lie explosion in one of the Indian huts followed by a puff of smoke from the roof. We ran across to the place and found old women, pots, kettles, cats, puppy dogs and everything else scattered about.
 We asked what was the matter, but of course they could not explain, but later we heard it whispered that there were"devils in the white mans wood pile" and we let it go at that, for we lost no more wood.
 Captain Forsyth now concluded that he should have a uniform with which to impress the Indians and add to the dignity of his office, He obtained long tailed army coat, which he cut off to jacket length, mended some old blue trousers, and put some faded gold lace on his cap. It had its effect. He obtained the ma terials from us. for the Overland Telegraph Company had secured lot of disused army supplies.
 Not to be outdone I donned pair of army trousers, but was disappoint- ed in finding that the material was not of the strongest and wore through, so was forced to mend the seat of the garment before winter set in. The only material I could ob- tain was an old red blanket, and when the patch was put on I doubt but that my uniform attracted more admiration from the Indians than that of the customs officer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-09

stretched over posts. II was com
pletcly surrounded by a high fence
that crtlsoe had made when he was
firrt ship.Nreeked on the island
There was no gate, - they had
10 climb up a rope ladder on the out.
side. and then down a rope-iadder on
tho inside. Everything vas as snug
ana tidy as birds nsst.
And II they thought Robinson Cru.
soe's clothes were odd. I'm sure I
don't know what they thought Of
Man Fridays. for there wasn't
enough o. them 20 make remarks
about.
Robinson CrIsoc'a dog was there
and his two cats and his goat and
his parrot. and altogether they had
a merry party.
Tho wrecked sailor told them
stories ~ his adventures for an hour.
and how 10 expected 10 80 home
soon 20 London. bat that he loved
his desert island too well 10 leave u.
We'll have 20 be going now" said
Mbier Muggr. Thank you for be.
inF nice 70 us. CoodhyeF'
"CoodbyoF' called Polly. Come
back when you can't stay 20 long"
TO Ba Confinurdl
Copyright. 1924. The Seattle Stan
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-09
Robinson Cr1isoe lcas sitting on the sedshore

Does Robinson crusos live IN
Ones. Upon Time Iandf" asked Nick.
''of course ne does" said Mister
Mugs. and 30 does his man Friday
and hts dog and hts parrot and his
goat"
I'D like 10 visit him" said Nick.
May We gof'
why. yea / think the poor man
would like 10 have company" an,
sworcd tho faignan. "iie must set
lonely"
So they all got into the little auto.
mobile and whlEEed away 90 once.
Upon Tine Land. but they soon
came % The edge of II and they had
20 set out and take n little boat and
sail or % the desert island where
Robinson cruroo lived
Robinson crusoe was sitting on
tho scashors with his Foat.skin nm.
hrclla over him. Tho Twins thought
Il a funny papaol. but then Il WIS
no queerer than his cap and coat ana
shoes. which were ais Of scat akin.
on top OF the umbrella sat a par.
70, sound asleep IN the sun.
Hello. hello. hcliof' screamed tho
parrot. suddenly opening i,a Dyes
Wake up, cruroe. Here's a boat
load o. oannibaial Help Help
Moro cannibals.-
Keep quie, and 90 and call mo
black man. Friday said Robinson
Crusoe. jumping an and upssiiing
the bird OF his perch.
How DO you DO. good people" he
Eaid. ''ft'A been many year aincs
Two seen a white man. Come into
my house and have Eome cheese and
a cup % goats milk. besides In.
day II baking barley bread today and
!, ought 90 DO done BY this time"
Barley hrradl Does barley grow
on this desert hiandf asked Mister
Mugs IN surprise.
yes" uaid ftohlnuon crus0o. II
discovered some grains In an old sack
that I found after my ship was
wrecked. and planted them. We
have quite a barley crop now"
friday Friday Man Fndayi7
they heard the parrot screaming.
Come out aud give these folks
goat 20 milk And throw a barley
loaf az ihcmr'
what n funny birdr' laughed the
Twins. "And isn't no smartF'
Ills voice Ia better than his man.
nsrs.- said Robinson crusoo.
After that they all went 20 tho
house. hair Of which was hallowod
out OF rock Ike a cave, and half OF
which was made out Of old salla
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-09
Let kelIogg's Bran free your children
from that dangerous disease consultation

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In the excitement Of play, they neg.
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-09

Have your children eat II regularly
Two iablespooufuls daily--in ehronlc
cases. with every meal. They win Ike
It's wonderful. nutiike flavor-so dlf.
ferrut from common brans which are
most unpalalable.
As cereal, with milk or cream, ths.
wiz enjoy Kellogg's Bran. cooked an,
krumblcd. Sprinkle Il over oshe,
eercsis. Cook Il with hot cereals. Tr,
1t In delicious mullins. bread, griddl,
cakes and other recipes given on ever,
package.
But start them eating Kellogg a
Bran to-day. Start every member OF
your family eating II. Kellogg a
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in Battle Creek and is served in indi.
yidual packages by tho leading hotels
and clubs everywhere. Ask for Il az
your restaurant. IL ia sold By ali
grocerg.
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IT, course. pioughcd down on
the two uncnnselons flrurra.


the two unconscious figures.
The liner slowed down. over the
sides. down the gangway. went mem.
hpts Of tho crew with ropes and into
the sea dipped gracefully a llfeboai.
Clark and Marian did not hear the
music made BY tho oars or their
locks. They did not hear tho shouts
% fellow counfrymcn. Nor did they
feel tho strong arms that lifted them
gently from their rough couch and
into the iifoboat.
The sailors verc about 20 shove
away when Clark opened his eyes.
CONSEQUENCES camo back. lie saw
Marian safo. lie Elimpscd the great
liner. Then no thought of their gold.
Weakly he pointed 60 II.
Take that. please; bring our
bundlcs' hc asked. They did
lie closed his Eyer. This wa.
rescue. Safety at last, Now
thcrr only remained thought.
fear. anxiety over Marian. She
was very pale and still uncon.
seious.
- they wero nrrlsd aboard the
great ship tho raj, drlfted away. the
raft that would have been their blor
tn few short hours. The sharks no
longer followed u.
Tho chips doctor worked long
over them. Marian was the firut 20
open her eyes. sho stared strangely
about her at first. asked for Clark.
learned he was well and smiled.
CONTINUED tomorrowl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-09
AVOID srnpip

Creisy water from boiling hams or
oorned beef should be cooled and the
grease removed from tho top before
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-09
NEW sasIIEs

Frequently the sash or ribbon tic
o. this season ties directly IN front
instead Of in the hack or on the side
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-09
pI.EATEn rInINcEs

Fiat flouncos OF fine accordion
plcatn trim slips and separate petit.
coats OF crepe De chine.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-09
NEWEST MILES

The newest and the most practical
mules OF black satin decorated with
flowers have straps about the heel
which hold them on firmly.
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SUMMER FIR

Caracul Is popular summer FUR,
that Is for the short wraps and box
coats that are TO DO worn all sum.
NOR.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-09
BRassIFRrs

Brassleres Of fiiiet lace arc very
durable and very decorative and they
come in long lengths made desirable
by the very low Eirdies.
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SILK HOUSES

Horizontal tucks make a little
change from the plain silk blouse.
and arc used all over many OF the
pretilest ones.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-09

Tho envelope purse OF leather with
a monogram OF small letters in silver
or bnlllants Is very attractive.
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NoM 90 o. WIN TmE sroRY

THE MOON came out and tho sea
l. reflected its light. Marian. bun.
died In blankets. went Go sleep and
Clark sat by her side watching
waiting. praying for some sign OF
rescue.
Tho hours wore on. Nothing but
the llmitlcss spaces Of water sur.
rounded them No lighes. No ships
Not even the shadowy outlines OF
an island.
lie dozed. he slept and In the
morning awakened 20 find
Marian parched with thirst and
suffering from fever. The sun
came up and they sought shelter
In the crude cabin. They lay ex.
hausted hoping the hours would
speed and bring The GOODNESS Of
night. The calm siill prevailed.
Clark gave Marian frequent sips
OF fresh water and tho his own
throat was parched. his own lips
swollen from thirst hs drank little.
He knew from what no read and
heard. that the problem OF fresh
water probably would be the graveat
factor OF their keeping alive until
rescue should come
For hours he talked TO Marian.
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into q vacant house ga Beacon hill
~ Woman Ia BLACK. loars CON
sCiousnass in the perfume OF an
exotic flower. lie aNakcns on an
uncharted island a. the south
ana beauty surround him. They hold
= race "a dwarf men slaves,
Tho penalty ~ love on this island
~ death The women believe thar
hy slayinE their husbands on the
morrow ~ their WsadinE nlEht they
via paradise. Taha beautiful
natiys girL falls IN love With clark,
escape death az her hands, Ia tho
tQngles h. slays q prehistoric beast
Ions feared by the natives. In the
belief that clark BE- superhuman the
Nrolntn make him their klnE.
A storm wrecks a shir. Marian
Page. > white girl also - seattle.
SURVIVES. ciark fails tn love wits
aud smith find buried treasure,
smith Is killed BY tho natives Cap.
tain Larsen. skipper and crew %
nn old junk. rcscues Clark and
Marian. Clark carries away part %
tho treasure after a fight With the
Thev saii away with the native
Nromen swimming after them. That
night. standing watch on the old
junk. CLARK Is aware ~ the presence
"a = fourth party Later, Larsen,
On watch. mystcriousiy disappears
aud Clark and Marian are alone on
the ship. suddenly a storm comes
up. and a brown figure Il swept %
CLARK and Marian take 10 raft
VOW co ON WITH THE STORY
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SATIN WRAPS

One Of the most luxurious wraps
seen In Flnh ave. shop Ia Of
black satin handed with ornino and
lined 9Th white kasha cloth.