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Pocahontas star herald., 1926-03-18


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This gives me the nomination by a
majority of twenty-five votes in the
two townships.
l feel very grateful indeed to my
many friends that gave me their loyal
support and to the ones that supported
my opponent, l have the kindest of
feeling and the highest regards. You
could not vote for both of us and decid-
ed to vote for Mr.. Higginbotham, Il
gentleman who is held in high esteem
In his home township.
If the people of Randolph county
will support me, / will bring to this
county the prosecuting attorneys Office
for the first time in twenty-five years.
Sincerely yours.
George NJ. Booth.
Mr. Higginbotham takes no stock in
this report, to judge from the follow
ing notice he sent in for publication:
To the Voters of Randolph County:
My Fellow Citizens: In order TO
save expenses in holding the election.
my friend and opponent, Mr.. Booth, and
l agreed to leave the eliminating cleo
tiOn" to Demun and James Creek town
ships. The election was held last Sat
urday and although but little time was
had to stir among the boys" quite an
interest was manifested and an enthu-
siastic election was held.
The honor of being Randolph Coun-
ty's candidate was given to me by a
small but appreciated majority.
l take this method of expressing my
thanks to each and all of those who
voted their hearts sentiments in said
election, whether you voted for me or
not hold no sort of Ill will toward
a single individual, regardless of how
you voted.
/ hope to have your unqualified sup
port in the August primary. | feel
that it Is our time to bring the palm
of victory" to Randolph county and
cannot but feel that II is now my iuty
to make you such a candidate, and to
make such a campaign, that no man
or woman will ever regret having sup
ported me.
! shall conduct clean, honorable
race and bring myself back to you n
victor with clean hands.
Thanking you for past favors and,
asking that you will stand Loyalty by
me in this campaign, remain,
Your obedient servant,
Curtis Higginbotham.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-03-18
For Road Oyerseer

]. S. Lltherland of Sharum nm.
nounces as a candidate for road over
seer of O'Kean township. subject to
the action of the Democratic primary
election In August. He is thoroughly
qualified, because of his experience, to
fill this Office and promises, If elected,
to give every person chance to work
out his per capita road tax on the roads,
He asks careful consideration, at the
hands of the voters. in the primary
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-03-18
For Road Overseer

We are authorized to announce Roy
James of Holmes as n candidate for
road overseer of Wiley township, sub
ject to the Democratic primary in Au-
gust.
Mr.. James has had many years of
practical roadbuilding experience and
promises, If elected, to serve all the
township to the best Of his ability. lie
earnestly solicits the support Of mis-
friends in this race.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-03-18
MORE FUNDS FOR
PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The State Board of Education last
week made a supplemental appro-
priation of school funds amounting to
S1.56 for each pupil and making a
total of $5.76 for the present school
year.
The total amount available for the
apportionment was 970,275.9S, of
which $969, 9,337GO was apportioned and
vouchers drawn and mailed to the vari-
Gus county treasurers. The balance
left ia the fund was not sufficient to
raise the apportionment another cent
per child.
Funds on hand were derived from
the following source Balance from the
September apportionment, $40,737. II ;
severance tax, $653,567.S7; cigar and
cigarette tax, S256,643.79, and from
other sources, including county col
lectors, escheats, ETC., $19.327.21.
The school census was reduced in "a
counties by total of 3,29S pupils, and
the excess money drawn in the fall
apportionment on the original census
was deducted from the apportionment
of these counties A total of nearly
$4,000 has been paid on the erroneous
enumerations. Union county's enum
'eration was reduced 1,225, which
amounted to $5,145. The cigar and
cigarette tax deducted from Miller
'county's apportionment, because the
tax is not collected in that county, was
S1,0S1.SS.
The school enumeration has been
reduced $4,000 during the past four
years, and the per capita apportion-
ment increased from $2.49 in 1922 to
-$5.76 this year. In 1923 1t was $2.74
and in 1924, $515. The greater part
of this increase has been due to the
severance and cigarette taxes, accord
ing to A. B. Hill, superintendent of
public instruction.
Randolph county's share of this APP
portionment was $40, O,75464. The enum-
GRAFTON in this county Is 1884.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-03-18
For Road Overseer

W. G. Hunter, who lives east Of the
river from Pocahontas, announces this
week as a candidate for road oyerseer
of Demun township, subject to the
Democratic primary in August. He
has had plenty Of experience to qualify
him for this Office, and announces that,
If elected he will do his best to take
care of all the roads in this township.
lie earnestly solicits the support Of all
the voters in this race.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-03-18
For Road Overseer

Jim Haynes authorizes us to an
nounce him this week as a candidate
for road overseer of Demun township,
subject to the Democratic primary in
August. Mr. Haynes is a man who
has had many years of experience in
road building and is well qualified for
the office. He asks the voters for
a thorough consideration of his candI-
dacy at the primary.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-03-18
For Road Overseer

Burley Segraves authorizes us to an
nounce his candidacy for reelection to
the office Of road overseer Of Current
River township subject to the August
primary.
Mr.. Segrayes stated that he had
done his best on the roads during his
past term and promises, if elected
again, to continue to throw his best
efforts into the work. The support and
influence of all his friends will be ap
prpciatcd.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-03-18
For Treasurer

Sam |. Spencer has announced as a
probable candidate for treasurer He
stated that he had been over good
part of the county and reports very
encouraging prospect. If he decides 10
make the race, his formal announce
ment will appear next week.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-03-18
Dogs Kill Sheep

Lorine, Mar 17.--Three sheep kill
ing dogs were in this part Of the coun-
try last week and killed thirteen sheep
for Bill Tyler. We understand that
the dogs were never seen here before.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-03-18
Iudge For Re-election

County Judge Million has authorized
MS to say that it was very likely he
would yield to the pressure of his
friends and enter the race for re-elec-
tion to the office Of county and probate
judge.
Pocahontas star herald., 1926-03-18
AFFIDAVIT
State Of Arkansas,

State OF Arkansas,
County of Randolph.
The undersigned, b. f. Pettijohn,
after being duly sworn, states that he
is resident of Roanoke Township.
Randolph County. Arkansas, and that
on date of the night of March 10, 1926,
at about nine o'clock p m, he heard
over the telephone a conversation of
Joe s. Decker talking from ImbOden,
Arkansas, to Curtis Higginbotham at
Pocahontas. Arkansas, in which con-
versation the said Joe S. Decker in
formed Curtis HigginbOtham that he
had gotten 155 votes in the election
at Ravenden Springs and that George
Booth had gotten 2 votes, and that
some of the judges were with him and
that they were on their way to POca-
hontas. The said Joe S. Decker stat
ed that there was not large turn out
in view of the bad weather. Curtis
said Fix that for me Joe, I'll be over
there early in the morning" Decker
said "Well we are at Imboden on oar
way now and I'll see you in the morn
ing" Curtis said, mo, come by my
house. alright Joe, be sure and fix
that"
The undersigned states that ne is a
disinterested party and makes this
statement voluntarily, to the end that
justice may be done.
Witness the hand of the undersigned
on this March Is, 1926.
B. +. Pettijohn.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
on this March Is, 1926.
Cecilia Jansen,
Notary Public
My Commission expires April "A, 1926
Mr.. Booth has issued the following
statement:
To the Voters of Randolph County:
In the preferential primary held in
James Creek and Demun Townships
Saturday, March 18th, 1926, the follow.
ing votes were cast at the polls:
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-26
(Continued on Page Four)
Jim GaIen eStifieS Before Judiciary Committee
 On Frame Charges

C.
 
 mtee withheld investigation Commit with General Donovan
  of Judges Reed and Rchie the the Department ofJ Justice files" of the hearing Galen of him Gan affidavit H. ON Cordov denying the evidence stated that Galen Ritce, ability general opinion o bench
 said that the hearings Reed Rche Shoup their until March the said Commit objected testify booegging but the of Frank District Attorney
  that eted after something while others is no it." .tf -.5 Sutherland asked h dnk?" Gen answered. drunk but intoxicated Sutherland Dd hear about him being drunk the Alaska Leg n a he braWl?" Galen: q about
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-26
(. E. Bunnen, Not Running As Delegate
 But Marquam Will

Charles E. Bunnell, president of the Alaska Agricultural College and school of Mines, when queried con- corning the dispatch from Ketchi- kan, stated that he had been re- quested by the Independent Voters League of that city to become an independent candidate for delegate to Congress, but had wired them in answer that it was impossible for him to consider it.
 Mr. Marquam, who is in attend ance upon board of regents of the College, verified the Juneau dispatch and said that he would make 8 statement for the next issue of the News-Miner. He intimated that he would file as independent candidate for delegate to Congress.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-26
Prominent Hotel Man
 Celebrates Natal Day

One of the most pleasant birth day parties ever given in Seward was celebrated last night when friends of Oscar Dahl popular prop rietor of the Hotel Seward were en- tertained at an elaborate dinner at the home of Mrs. Hilda Wanamakur The menu started off with oyster cocktails and included roast turkey and dressing, roast chickens, and all the fxings, the center piece being a large birthday cake with the ap- propriate number of candles. The host blew all the candles out at one breath which is popularly con- ceded to mean that before the year is ended, he will become a benedict. Of course he Was assisted in the trial by handsome young lady pers- onally interested in the result, but the results were satisfactory to all concerned.
 Following the dinner, dancing was indulged in until a late hour when the guests departed for their homes wishing Oscar many happy returns of the day. Mrs. Wanamaker and Mrs. Kathryn Schultz prepared the sumptuous repast and music for the dance was furnished by Bandmaster Ed Berutto and Mrs. Schultz, the former performing on his piano-ac- cordian. Those present were Mrs. Hilda Wanamaker, Mrs. Kathryn Schultz, Mrs. M. Mcintosh, Miss Edith Mcintosh, Miss Mabel Cooper Messrs. Oscar Dahl, Mclaughlin Berutto, and others.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-26
Politicians Begin
 Work On Publicity

: The first of the political advertise ments to be published in The Seward Gateway arrived from Juneau yester- day and will appear in the Seward Weekly Gateway which comes off the press today. The copy comes from Frank A. Aldrich, prominent Alaskan, who has filed his candidacy as Dele gate to Congress.
 The former Senator's declaration of his candidacy will be published in one of the next issues of the Weekly Gate way. In the text of his statement he endeavors to show that Alaska has abundant resources to take care of Statehood; that this dual government must give in to Statehood sooner or later, so why not now!
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-26

ed briefly Seward is the logical point of contact, from which to carry on such an industry"
 "Jimmy, the Creek"
 MT. Collias, better known as Jimmy the Creek" says he was the first man to take up an island in this district for fox raising purposes. That was in 1915. Though he has not been on the island permanently since that period, owing to various times he worked at the mining game in order to get sui ficient cash together to carry out his fox plans, the greater part of the time was spent there, and from start of six blue fox, four female and two males, he now has about 300 on the is- land. And every year he has killed a number, one year the number killed running to as high figure as 100. On the present trip to Seward, he is here
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-26
WiIlkim@ Ab@m@@m@ Tractors

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, FeFb. 26. (AP). Captain Hu-, bert Wilkins called off the snow motor expedition this morn ing, sating It is obvious they cannot reach Point Barrow in time to be of assistance to the flight"
 He declared the Fairbanks field will be made long enough for takeof and that the party expected to remain for three weeks to prepare the equipment and make test flights. :.
 The two monopanes arrived here last night from Sew ard and the assemblage will be started immediately.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-26
BODY OF TRAPPER
 FOUND ON LONELY MONTAGUE ISLAND
Has Been Missing Since De- cember By His Pals Who
 Report the Mystery
BODY FOUND ROLLED
 INBLANKETS ON BOAT
Cordova Authorities Leaves
 To Investigate Case

CORDOVA, Feb. 26. (AP)- The body of Conrad Siverson, trap per, missing since early i'll Decem- Der was reported found by native boys in a gas boat tied to shore in a lagoon on a lonely spot on Montague Island.
 The body was rolled in blankets, and had apparently fallen from the bed. The boat was undamaged.
 The boys were frightened and hurried to town where a party has been organized to investigate the mystery.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-26

The blue fox king of Alaska James Coias, whose fox island Queen Elizabeth Isand is really the door to Cook Inlet proposes to establish in Seward, clearing house for westward fox fur and with that end in view will
 not only ship his furs to this port where they will be sold either locally or sent to the States but will also locate other farms on an island two n near Resurrection Bay So he stated to The Gateway representative during an interview the first of the week. MT. Coas has the ability spirit and the foxes back him in the enterprise and in choosing Seward his distributing points he stat
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-26
Seattle Widow Trying
 to Locate J. R. Shorts

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of J. R. Shorts, who is supposed to have been a resident of the Territory for the past twenty-five years, is asked to notify either The Seward Gateway or Mrs. l.. B. McCallum, widow of the late John McCallum, former well known Alaskan.
 7 In her letter to The Gateway, Mrs. McCallum states MT. Shorts is a man about 67 years of age and that noth- ing has been heard from him for many years. Mrs. McMCallum's address is 679S, 4Sth Avenue, s. w., Seattle.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-26
FIFTY ON ALAMEDA

A telegram from Jack Chisholm, West Coast grocery salesman, who has been Outside on company bus mess for the past two months, and who is a returning passenger on the S.S. Alameda, due to arrive in the morning at 4 o'clock, states there are fifty passengers on board for Seward.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-26
SOLONS CLASH IN
 EFFORT WIPE OUT UNPOPULAR LAW
Persistent Iowa Senator In Debate Defends Anti
 Saloon League
WHEELER CRITICIZED
New Jersey Senator Plays Wayne B. Wheeler,
 Dry Head.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 26. (P) Tn a radio debate, Senator Brook hart, republican of Iowa, decribed the Eighteenth Amendment to the Unit ed States Constitution as "our great est victory since the World War"
 Senator Edwards, Democrat of New Jersey. declared it and the Volstead Act were "foisted upon war-crazed people" Edwards attacked the anti Saloon League and called it's general counsel, Wayne B. Wheeler, "an arch traitor to American liberty, and to the freedom of thought and action"
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-26
CAMERAS CLICK AS COOLIDGE SIGNS REDUCTION BILL

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 26. (AP).-President Coolidge signed the Tax Reduction Bill as a bat tery of still and motion picture photographers recorded the scene.
 Those invited to witness the ceremony included Secretary An drew Mellon of the Treasury; Budget Director Lord; Republican House Leader, TiIson; Chairman Green of the House Ways and Means Committee, Garner, rank ing democratic committeeman; Chairman Shoot of the Senate Fi- nance Committee, and Simmons, of North Carolina, ranking Dem- ocratic committeeman.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-26
MYSTERIOUSDEATH OF NEGRESS LEADS TO INVESTIGATION
HUSBAND FOUND LATER IN HO- TEL WITH WHITE GIRLS
 HELD ON OPEN CHARGE

SEATTLE, Wn., Feb. 26. (P)-Mrs. J. R. Jones, negress, was found dead in a chair at her home with two bull let holes in her head. No weapon was found in the house.
 The failure of her husband to open the door to the parlor caused friends to induce the police here to investi- gate.
 Jones was arrested with two white girls, Bernice Davenport and Babe" Brown in hotel. All denied knowl- edge of the shooting
 They were taken to jail on an open charge, until the mystery has been solved.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-26
SHAM BATTLE IN THE AIR
 RESULTS IN THREE DEATHS

MAYENCE, France, Feb 26. (P)-' A French pilot, his aide and mech anician were killed when their planes collided during a sham battle.
 The crew of the other machine land ed safety.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-26
DROP R SERUM S FROM. PLANE RESULT NO. LANDING GROUND.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 26. (P) An airplane flew from Kelly Field to Winchester with a package of se- rum for use in averting threatened smallpox epidemic. Because there was no landing field the package was dropped to the ground.
 The flight was made necessary be- cause Winchester is served by only one train daily, and that had just left.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-26

now a guest at the Hotel Sexton, the blue fox king brought in fifty of the dark blue pelts. Many of them will be disposed of locally but the others will be sent to London, where they command the highest prices.
 Fox Authority. s
 Of the Elizabeth island blue fox, it is stated they are among the best fur raised in the entire Territory. He has been a close student of all things pertaining to the industry until now he ranks among the topnotchers as a fox fur authority, and that is saying a whole lot for any Alaskan where fur men are scattered over an i'm mense territory. His island, which
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-26
G. R. MUNsELL AT OAKLAND

G. R. Munsell, resident of Sew ard in the early construction days of the Alaska railroad, was visited by T. w. Hawkins in Oakland dur ing the latter's recent trip to the States. MT. Munsell is the Oakland representative of the Bradstreet Company He is doing quite we'll, Mr. Hawkins reports, and is always glad to receive news of the North land.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-26
ALAMEDA IN MORNING

The SS. Alameda, of the Alaska Steamship Company, is scheduled to arrive in port from the south at 4 o'clock in the morning, according to wireless message received at noon today.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-26
SLIGHT DAMAGE DONE BY
 FIRE AT CAPITOL BUILDING

WASHINGTON, D. O., Feb. 26. (H) "A fire, starting in the south wing of the capitol building was soon ext1n- guished with small damage resulting.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-26
ToDAY's FISH PRICES

KETCHIKAN.-Ha 15 and 10 cents. salmon, 24 and IA cents.
 HARDCASTLE.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-26

MRS. ROOTS CONDITION SAME
 The health of Mrs. W. E. Root still continues to be matter of much con- cern to her many friends as her con- dition remains quite low.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-02-26
Will establish
 OK Islands In
 Vicinity Seward
Modern Hercules from Athens the Home of the Ancient Olympic Athletic Games, Is Now Reputed
 Blue Fox King of Alaska.
TO MAKE SEWARD CLEARING HOUSE FOR E

Elizabeth Island Said Be Best Island from DxOns Entract
 To Unimak Pass-Is the Front Door to Cook Inlet
New Britain herald., 1926-03-03
PAD BREATH
Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets Gel al lhe Cause and Remove Ii

Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets, the sub stituto for calOmol, act gently on the bowels md positively do the work.
 People afflicted with bad breath find quick relief through Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets. The pleasant, coated tablets are taken for bad breath by all who GnoW them.
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New Britain herald., 1926-03-03
HELD NS \ CHIIAT

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 The man looked at me without speaking for q few moments.
 "Yon say you have no friends in inc city, Where were you going 10 sleep tonight" 2"
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 "Why didn't you dine thcro?"
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New Britain herald., 1926-03-03

counters Olga. She faints at hearing police want her for murder. Mary, out with SAMUEL CHURCH, a wealthy lawyer, secs Jimmy lift Olga into a taxi and misundcrstands. Olga tells police the stub might who "pickcd her lip" two nights be-
 fore the murder. Jimmy receives mysterious warnings 10 leave Bridge port and later is attacked by two men but escapes.
 With Jimmy and Mary estranged, Church gets Mary's promise to mar ry him. Jimmy thinks she is marry ing for money,
 That night Jimmy and Olga sec, in an auto, man they both recog-
 nize--he as one Of his assailants, she as the man who got the stub,
 The man and q companion escape. , Later they identify him by his po- lice picture as IKE JENSEN. Church, out driving with Mary,
 runa over a dog. His hearlcssness kindles hatred in her and she breaks their engagement.
 | LIEUTENANT O'DAY. q police man, warns Jimmy that Olga is in
 love with him. He invites Jimmy 10
 his home for supper. The next day
 Jimmy who, short of funds, had
 taken a job driving a laundry truck. 1 is fired. He accuses his employer of lying as 10 the reasons for his dis charga.
 NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY CHAPTER NNN1 The two men stood eyeing each other wordlessly, anger written on
 both faces. Finally Porter dropped l his eyes from Rand's. He shrugged