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The Alaska fisherman. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1923-1932, 1926-11-15
THE POWER OF THE PRESS

A political campaign has just ended in which
every newspaper of the Territory with the ex-
ception of two small papers which have
always refrained from taking stand on any
public question, and of two so-called Indian
Papers, arrayed on one side, the side
which went decisively to defeat.
Just how powerful is the press? We are
frequently treated to high sounding editorials
in some of these papers about the high
ethics of their duty to the public in moulding
public opinion, and their consciousness of their
responsibility to the community in holding up
ideals of Righteousness and integrity.
Yet, result of this election these news
papers must admit either that the press holds no
such place of power in the community as they
have been claiming, else that the two little de-
spised "Siwash" papers have more influence in
Territorial affairs than all the other papers
from Nome to Hyder put together.
The truth is that the average man judges the
value of what he reads in a newspaper by his
knowledge of the character of the man who
wrote it,
The Alaska fisherman. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1923-1932, 1926-11-15
JAPANESE rs ENTITLED TO JUSTICE

Very few Americans have pity for Japs but
all should admit that Jap is entitled to justice.
A Jap named Harry Saito owned a building
in Wrangell and had dispute with his neigh
Dor as to the ownership of the sidewalk be-
tween the two. Commissioner Thomas issued
a warrant and had the Jap arrested for Criminal
Trespass. The jury found the poor Jap guilty
and Thomas sentenced him to 81 days in Jail.
Thomas knows the law and the limitations of
his jurisdiction. He knows that his court has
no right to try title to property, and yet he
does it under law intended for an entirely
different set of facts: .:>"%.. =
mo trespass to property is crime at common
law UNLESS it is accompanied by or tends to
create breach of the peace Something more
must be done than what amounts to mere
civil trespass expressed by the terms wi ct
arn1is' (38 Cyc 1175). >....-
"The act must involve a common-1aw tres
pass which would not be civil trespass." =
Section 1903 of the Compiled Laws plainly
says that commissioners court cannot try title
to land and whenever the question of title is
raised, the commissioner must forthwith stop the
case and send it up to the District Court
Even Jap has rights. Let them be respected
Evening star., 1926-04-11

Spinning wheel which the property of
Francis Scott Key which will be presented to the Daugh
ters of 1912 by J. ST. Clair Hill in memory of his wife
Lenora Caldwell Benson Hill. Standing, Mrs. Samuel
M. Meek and Mrs. Elma Saul; seated, Mrs. Charles
Fisher Taylor, who will make the presentation at the
April council of the National Society.
, 1926-01-12

with a now lner. the Saturnia, which is
to be launched next month, in expedit-
ing ocean mails by dispatching them
shoreward by ~seapIane when the ship
is still some distance from her destina-
ton.
The Saturnia, one of the several new
italian vessels which are to ply between
Naples and New York, !s being fitted
with a launching platform, and will
carry several seaplanes of a folding type
to facilitate their storage within her
hull. q
When about 1000 miles from New
York it is proposed that the Saturnia
should launch, laden with urgent mails,
a plane which will fly ahead of the liner
and reach its destination in about eight
hours. Ibid.
, 1926-01-12
organization on a second term for Mrs.
Ferguson.-B0ston american.
CHINESE PIRATES CAPTURE
STEAMER.

ncrg Kong, Dec. 23.-The steamer
British firm, the China Navigation for
Tientsin, has been captured by pirates.
TIE Tungchow is listed as a steel
steamer of 2,1q4 tons, owned by a
Company. Because Of the interruption
Of railway communications between
Tientsin and Pekin and central ports
such as Shanghai, owing to the civil
war, it is probable thar the coastal
steamers are beiGg much used by
foreigners travelling between these sec
lions and that the Tu~ngchow had many
~non.Chinese passengers, ibid.
, 1926-01-12
TEXAS WOMEN FIGHT
RE ELECTION OF MA"

Dallas, Tex Dec. % (A.P.)-Women
of Texas will oppose the re- collection of
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson. Mrs. j.
D. Claybrook, of Austin, Tex, president
of the State Democratic Women's Asso-
citation, told the Democratic women of
Dallas County.
Mrs. Claybrook said the women of Tex
as. regardless of party, Iare not behind
Mrs. Ferguson and would not r~e-elect her.
This is considered the first official an
nouncement of the Democratic women's
, 1926-01-12
RADIO PRESCRIPTION SAVES LIFE
ON SLIP.

London, Dec. 28. Wireless MESSAGES
saved the life Of man who had swal-
lowed poison on board the steamer Adju-
tant.
A call for medical aid reached the
British Indian liner Modasa in the
Mediterranean, and so effective was the
treatment prescribed by the ships sur
qeon in a succession of messages that
the iran faced with aqoniziDg death
completely recovered. Ibid.
, 1926-01-12
Wit and Humor.

For two cints," said Murphy. the
policeman, angriIy, "OTd run yez in"
"Ut's a good thing yez sid two" re-
piled Casey with drunken gravity, be
kase u copper couldn't do ut"
An Irishman aimed at a bird and hit a
frog. Picking it up, he looked surprised
and said;
We'll, anyhow, I knocked the feathers
off it,"
, 1926-01-12

ed death was spper-induced by the ex-
IRENE cold weather.
Another death that of Patrick Me-
Sweeney, So years old. at the Worcester
Hospital where physicians lost out in a
fight to save him from the effects of ex-
posure. He was picked up in the street,
where he had dropped shortly after be
left his home, and he died without re-
gaining Consciousness.
DEATH IN PROVIDENCE.
The third death was in Providence,
where Mary COughlin, 48 years old pass
cd away from. the effects Of the cold.
She was found dead in her home.
At Haymarket Relief Station physi-
clans are attempting TO save the life of
Patrick Deety, IS year-old Waterman at
the Grant Stables, West End, who was
found unconscious huddied in a stall. A
few pieces of hay were over his body
telling a mute story of his attempt to
fight off the bitter cold as he guarded the
stable.
His condition is critical, it was an
nounced by physicians. When found he
was unconscious.
Strong gales are forecast for tonight
although officials at the weather bureau
predicted slight rise in temperature.
COOLEST BOSTON DAY.
Extreme h~ardShips to Automobiles
were reported from Northern Vermont
and New Hampshire. where four inches
Of snow and ice cover the highways.
Numerous accidents occurred.
Yesterday was Boston's coolest day so
fer for this Winter, with temperature of
five degrees above zero from 5a. m. Up
TO 9 a. m. At Mortified, VI, coolest
spot in New England. it was IA below.
At Concord, N. H, it was 8 below.
Portland, M. E.. 4 below. New Haven,
CT, 6 above. Nantucket, 8 above.
Book Island, 10 above.
Fitchburg shivered in 8 below, its cold
est for the winter. The mercury strlg-
gled up to 4 above at 4 p m.
But the freezing weather brought JOY
to hearts of thousands of children and
g%rownups. for the ponds and rivers fur
nished real skating for the first time with
the new Christmas skates. And the
snow of Christmas Day turned to ice,
provided a sufficient covering for sleds
and skis. The Boston American.
, 1926-01-12
WIRELESS STRIKE.
Ships Net To Be Detained.

Following the strike Of ships wireless
operators the Board of Trade issued in
slructions that ships would not be de-
tanned and action would not be taken
against owners or masters if ships put
to sea without wireless operators if such
were unobtainable.
The decision means that shirs will be
able to leave and enter British ports ac.
cording to schedule despite the regula.
ton of the Merchant Shipping wireless
Telegraphy) Act, 1919.
The Cunard, Alfred Holt, and Brockle-
bank lines are net involved in the dis
pute, as they employ their wireless
operators.
The strike has followed a proposal of
the shipowrers to reduce wages by 22s.
Sd. 2 month. The present scale is
48 It's. Cd. a month, rising to ECO a
month in nine years. Three hundred
operators are said to have given notice.
London Daily Mail.
, 1926-01-12
OCEAN MAILS BY PLANE.

Flight From Liner When 1000 Miles
Off Port.
With the assistance Of the Italian au-
thorities, an experiment is TO be made
Evening star., 1926-06-06
IS Patterns in
Printed
FOulards
A $500 Quality
$l.69 Yd.

SO inches wide. An excellent.
quality of silk that will give
excellent wear. About Is diff
ferent patterns from which to
select; light and dark grounds,
including navy and tan, black
and white, navy and white.
Plenty of polka dot patterns in
different size dots.
Evening star., 1926-06-06
New Dress Linens
SIC Yd.

Linens have been unusually popular this Spring There
are so many ways of trimming them, touch of ap.
pque work of hand embroidery, of the hand
painting will complete very smart sports frock made OF
linen About thirty different coors from which to select
and plenty of white So inches wide, fully shrunk
Printed VoiIes the firm, yet crisp 2ply best quality,
SO inches wide in the small figure designs also
beautiful floral patterns, in light and dark 9
grounds A yard. w ~
Kann's-Street Floor.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-23
HOSPITAL NURSES RECEIVE PRESENTS
Santa Claus Distributes Christ
 mas Gifts From Tree

Seven student nurses at the train ing school Of the New Britain Gen. eral hospital were presented with bands for their caps last evening at the annual Christmas party, indicat- ing that they now have become seniors in the school and are on their way towards graduation. The seven nurses are Misses Stella Kulper. Doris Wood, Elsie Koelsch, Lillian Daley, Lucy Longhi, iVola Burbridge and Martha Norton.
 The Christmas party was held in the parlor of the nurses home on Hawkins street. As the nurses came into the parlor they confronted a Christmas tree attractively decor ated, Through cleverly arranged lighting the color scheme of white with artificial snow transformed the warm room into an accurate picture of q bleak winter night. In front, five ''snowmen" stood expressionless. Next Santa Claus sauntered in. gazed CT the tree and its white guards, and In pantomime touched one after another-and they moved,
 Gifts were distributed from the tree and from Santa's bag to each nurse.
 Donations from men and women who he'd been patients at the hospi- tai and who wished to express their appreciation Of their treatment were
New Britain herald., 1926-12-23

aldermen and they are holding u the pay checks.
 Mayor Snedeker,s q although ad judged the proper claimant of th mayors chair. does not sit in 1t. II the last election Patrick J. LyncI was elected.
 On the protest of Ralph Statle, who claimed the election on th ground that Lynch was not a prop erty holder and was not entitled | the office, Lynch was elected.
 The board of aldermen made mayor The county court held that Statler was the req mayor and Snedeker vacated tn office. The court of appeals, how ever, reversed the lower court and put Snedeker back in office.
 That was all right as far as it went. but Mr. Statler has refused to heed the courts decision and re- mains in office. Mir. Snedeker said.
 There is no way of getting him out until next March," he said, when the matter will be taken be- fore the court of appeals again. I'll the meantime I don't know what will happen. The aldermen have refused to pay the municipal bills and we are without protection"
New Britain herald., 1926-12-23
announced by Miss Maude E. Traver,

announced by Miss Maude E. TraVer, Girectress of nurses.
 Christmas gifts were exchanged by all the nurses. A number of yalu- able gifts were received by Miss Traver. from the student nurses and from the supervisors.
 The party, lasted about an hour. In the meantime special graduate nurses on duty In the hospital took over the duties of the regular nurses. Most of the special nurses are grad uates of the local school and are familiar with the system here. The experiment. worked out 10 everyone's satisfaction.
 Dr. Lawrence Doolittle, interne at the hospital. acted as Santa Claus. Most Of the nurses were in costume in keeping with the pageant.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-23
HAVERSTRAW COPS
 ARE WITHOUT PAY
All Eight Go Hunting for
 Christmas Dinners

Haverstraw, N. Y. Dec. 23 (Pl - This little town was without pro- lection from the lawless and there was no one to empty garbage pails today as the result Of political strife, Everett snedeker, mayor by court decision, informed the Asso- ciated Press.
 Our eight policemen and four other municipal employees cannot no money to buy Christmas din- ners they have taken 10 the woods to shoot rabbits for the YuIe meal" Mayor Snedeker said There are three democrats on the board of
New Britain herald., 1926-12-23
VERA CRUZ ID BE
 PLANE STOP OVER
American Consul Will Meet Good Will Pliers at This Point

Tampico, Mexico, Dec. 23 R - Vera Cruz, 26o miles down the coast, is the next stop for the American goodwill fiisrs. The time Of their departure is dependent upon weather conditions, but Ma jor H. A. Dargue, U. s. A.. com mander of the expedition, said he day.
 The five big amphibian planes arrived here from Brownsville. Texas, at 530 o'clock last night after bucking a 90 mile wind which made difficult their 253-mile flight down the coast.
 The fiers took off from the waters of Laguna Madre, near Brownsville, shortly before e:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, the start being delayed by fog. After crossing the international boundary they ran into headwind which made flying difficult, but the big planes forged ahead and arrived over Tampico at about p. m.
 They maneuvered over the city for some time before coming down. to be greeted at the flying field by the American consul and a recep- ton committee. The planes were escorted in by two Mexican avia- tors The Mexicans' plane over turned on landing, iniuring a me- chanician slightly.
 After an enthusiastic welcome, the airmen were escorted into the city and later attended a banquet arranged in their honor.
 Each of the five planes IS manned by two pilots and all are commissioned men. They are acting as their own mechanicians and had their first taste of this duty at Brownsville yesterday, tightening struts and bolts and oiling, clean ing and re-fueling their machines.
 Although their itinerary is sub- feet to change to conform to weather conditions, tho aviators hope to spend the Christmas holi- days in Mexico City. flying to the capital after touching at Vera Cruz.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-23
Woman of 66 Says She Is
 To Enter Swimming Meet

Santa Monica, Calif.. Dec. 23 P' Mrs. Anne E. Van Skike. SC years old, of Santa Monica. who each year celebrates her birthday with a ten mile or longer swim in the Pacific ocean, today announced her intention of participating in the 10000 Wrigley marathon channel swim next month.
 For the last five years Mrs. Van Skike has been engaging in long distance swims in the Pacific. A 16 mile swim, the time of which was 3 hours and 15 minutes, was her last birthday celebration.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-23
TREE FOR ANIMALS
Kansas Woman Continues Her Christmas For Birds, Cats and Dogs.

Kansas CitS Kan. Dec. 23 E}- Plans for maintaining a good will toward all' atmosphere at her fifth annual Christmas tree feast for birds, stray dogs and cats, were an- nounccd today by Miss Henrietta Jacobs at her home here today.
 \ large evergreen tree has been sec. ! and will be lighted by cleo tri. Cups containing grain will be p.accd on the upper branches while lettuce. bread and cake will also be available for the feathered guests. A large assortment of bones and other food prized by dogs will be scattered about the base of the tree Small milk containers have been provided for the cats.
 Twenty eight cats and 15 dogs kept at the Jacobs home, will be near the receiving circle.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-23
FASCIST CALENDAR
Hereafter Italian Documents Will
 Bear Two Dates

Rome, Dec. 23 P,-A fascist cal- endar, dating from October 2s, 1922, the date of the beginning of the black shirts march on Rome, has been officially established by decree.
 In the future all official docu- 1neuts, bulletins and announcements will bear two dates; the ordinary date of the modern calendar and the fascist date. Thus, until October 2s, 1927. all official papers will be stamped "Year ""
New Britain herald., 1926-12-23
FERDINAND'S STATEMENT
Responds to Deputies Who Extend
 Greetings of Loyalty

Bucharest, Rumania, Dec. 23 P Queen Maries welcome on her American visit was well merited," King Ferdinand told a delegation of senators and deputies who called to deliver their loyal responses to the address from the throne on the opening of parliament.
 He added that the demonstration of loyalty was gratifying under pres ent circumstances when ''the state of my health worries my people, It showed "how profound and solid are the relations between the country and the dynasty"
 Ferdinand was able to leave hts bed several days ago, and con- munique from the palace says he has recovered from his recent opera tions.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-23
BIG OIL DEAL
General Petroleum Company Buys
 Assets of Rival Firm

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 23 F9-- Negotiations have been closed by the General Petroleum corporation for the purchase of the assets of the Boston Pacific oil Co. and the Bal boa Co.,, aggregating more than s3.- 500, ,000. The announcement was made here today by officials of the purchasing company. The deals are subject to the approval of stockhold- CTS of the two selling companies next week.
 The Boston company holds 200 acres on government lease in the Midway Field, with IS wells produc- ing 1000 barrels of oil daily. The Balboa has a government lease of fS0 acres in the Buena Vista Field of Kern county with production of 1,500 barrels daily.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-23
SEEK TO AVOID CLASH

London, Dec. 23 N) - To avoid rlashing with the amateur golf championship for 1927, during the week beginning May 23. the British ladies' open championship which had been fixed for the same week, has been put forward to May Is. It will be played at the Royal Country Down club.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-23
LINEMEN ARE LEADERS

New York. Dec. 23,-lP>-- Of the 42 major football captains elected this year, g are linemen. Texas and Worcester Tech followed Notre Danes plan of electing two captains and one school will appoint a cap tain before each game.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-23

 could but rescue our stage and drama from the filth that is smear ing them! If we could purify our 1 literature!"
 London-Any old cigarette will do for present to Prince of Wales. But he is meticulous about cigars. He has them made to order.
 Berlin-Americans here can know at a glance just when the folks at | home are celebrating. A new clock at the Friedrich Strasse railroad station shows the time in a dozen world capitals.
 i Kharkov, Russia, Dec. 23.-iP- Boxing has been banned as brutal izing"~ by the Ukrainian supreme council of physical culture. The council declares pugilism not only does not assist in physical develop ment, but revives the savage in 1 stincts in man.
 1 New Haven Rendered uncon- scious by fumes from leaking gas i pipe they sought to fix, George Isen- i berg and wife, Catherine, recover after rescue by emergency man from i gas company, summoned by passer- i by.
 New Haven - Believed to be Ishoplifters and facing probable charge of lasciviousness, Ethel i George of Hartford, said to be mar ried, and Harry o, Slater are ar rested on idleness charge.
 Bridgeport - Duke Torlonia must come to this country if he wishes to i fight divorce action of his wife, for merly Elsie Moore of Greenwich, Judge John W. Banks decides in superior court,
 Bridgeport Unconscious since they were found Mrs and Mrs. AL bert c. Aver have not learned of death of their five children today from Illuminating gas. 1 Hartford Dancing masters of America, 1000 strong. from all over the United States and Canada file i incorporation papers with secretary of state.
 | Waterbury - His dog was more l important than several Of his human companions on recent Polar flight. General Mobile tells audience. 1 Hartford - Returning from work. Fred Schmidt finds wife dead from fumes from gas heater used to heat water for baby's bath, but r months old Frederick. Jr.. bowling Justify and little affected. Bridgeport - Regular patrolmen of police department ask opportun- 1 ity to present arguments for salary increase.
 Hartford -- Only six violations of
New Britain herald., 1926-12-23

By The Associated Press.
 Washington-There will be three Christmas trees in the White House, one each in the red. green and blue room. Mrs. Coolidge and John will decorate them. The president is to light community tree near the white House.
 New York-From the sheriff's jury a check for s10o has been sent to each of 50 institutions for Christmas. Among the members of the jury are John D. Rockefeller. jr., Otto II. Kahn, Chauncey M. Depew. w. A. Hartman and F. W. Wander bilt.
 Lodon-"G B. S." Is interpreted by some commentators to mean G. B. ecrooge, since George Bernard Shaw has denounced Christmas as an opportunity for landlords to make money.
 New York-Better than presi- dential proclamation urging parents to take children to church Christ mas. In the opinion of Secretary Sanders, are the frequent public ad- dresses In which Mir Coolidge has laid great stress upon the proper re- ligious education of young people and the importance religion has played in the life of our country. MT. Sanders has replied to a suggestion by Rabbie Jerome M. Lawn.
 London-Queen Mary is giving 70 clocks as Christmas present
 New York-How America can achieve its place in the rising sun Of higher civilization than the world has yet enjoyed, as described at q banquet of former New Englanders by Governor Brewster of Maine; Let the Puritan In us learn to play and the opposition learn to pray
 Jerusalem-Telephone operators here can understand numbers in eleven languages.
 Haverstraw, N. Y.-Twelve needy city employees are shooting rabbits for the Christmas dinner. A political squabble and litigation over who is mayor are holding up the pay checks The eight police and every body else on the payroll are spend- ing most of their time hunting. New York-Lady Bountiful some times needs expert advice. A charity worker, who last year found that one family had received 13 Christ mas baskets and sold them to the neighbors, suggests that some givers prefer to deal with interesting rag ged persons rather than deserving cases.
 New York-This has been year of extra benediction for America, in the opinion of Cardinal Hayes. but there are a few ugly spots still. If we only had the courage to kill that
New Britain herald., 1926-12-23
REMINGTON NEWS

A Christmas carol service will be held on the park at Maple Hill to- morrow evening at 7:S0. Richard Leinhard and Miss Mabel Smith will play violins and Mrs. Leonie Kings ley will be in charge. The Womans club wishes to express appreciation for the generous gifts of money from the people of Maple Hill which made the community tre" possible again this year. Everyone respond ed we'll and Mrs. Frederick Teich, who was In charge of collecting, re- ports that about s2S was received. Mrs. George ". Comstock was in charge of decorating the tree.
 An example of the ruthless disre- gard for other persons property WIS brought to light yesterday when Miss Sarah G. Robbins reported to Constable John r. Walsh that some- one had cut the top from a beauti- fu blue spruce in the front yard of her home at the corner of Main street and Robbins avenue. Officer Walsh is conducting an investiga- tion.
 .' Christmas service will be held around the Christmas tree on the park at the center at G:50 tomorrow evening. At [ o'clock a pageant Nativity" will be presented in the parish house of the Congregational church. Mrs Jesse, E. Stebbins and Mrs. Ernest Fillmore are in charge of the pageant, Both have given much time and energy in an effort to make this a success. Coffee and sandwiches will be served.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-23

Bridgeport Armed holdup men takH s20 from gas station proprietor and escape in automobile.