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Hyder weekly herald., 1927-09-24
HUNT SUGGESTS CEDING
 SKAGWAY TO CANADA

h(>AANCOA ! VI SeDb O' AAhAACS VI Ketchikan, has offered the following interesting addition to the discussion raised by Sir Hugh Dennison's recent sug- gestion to internationalize Skagway, Alaska. The sena- tors views on the subject were embodied in a letter to the ed itor of the Vancouver Daily Province and were printed by that journal recently. He says:
 "Sir,-My attention has been called to suggestion made by Sir Hugh Denison, before the Canadian Club of Vancouver, on August 2, that an effort be made to secure the internat- ionalization of Skagway har- Dor, as benefit to Skagway as well as Canadian interests more or less affected by the status of this harbor. I am glad to see this subject given attention and feel constrained to do what I can to stress the importance of some public
 
 movement to remedy the ex- isting situation of this port.
 During the early days of the Klondike rush, Skagway be- came the metropolis of south east Alaska, but today, poor old Skagway is nothing but remnant of the past.
 With no mines or conner cial resources in that vicinity, on U. s. territory, it stands neglected and alone" by this government; it is the port of entry to all Canadian interests throughout the vast region Of mineralized territory tributary to the head waters of the Yu- kon and the Atlin country. This is a port of value to Can ada, and if owned by her, no
  doubt, new life and increased value would come to all Skag- way, as we'll as increased interest in all Canadian enter prises throughout that section.
 '"The suggestion of Sir Hugh Denison will, perhaps, find Judgment and support among interested Canadians but, l think, if we would arouse mutt ual interest there must be some direct benefit offered to this country.
 "I would call attention to the topography of the country ly- ing between the head of Lynn Canal and the southern bound ary of interior Alaska. South easterly from the 141st paral- Tel of longitude, west, lies what is known as the panhandle of Alaska, which consists of a mountainous rim of rocks and glaciers, without habitation, except in Yakutat harbor, for the entire southerly distance to Glacier Bay.
 T have not explored the ter ritory east of this boundary, but have been reliably inform ed that there is quite consid- erable tract of comparatively level country, much of it min- eralized, and it is my judgment that if Alaska's boundary line could be extended back to the interior to a line extending in a northeasterly direction from just above the port of Haines, on Lynn Canal; to intersect the southerly boundary of interior Alaska, it would give new life i to Haines and would 1naug- urate 8 move to construct a highway along or near this boundary to interior Alaska Innd th11c stir,n11lafn raSnarcll h
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-09-24

Mel Mathison plans to leave
 for the south Sunday.
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-22

Bring or send in your news; of all
kinds to the Coconino Sun office or
phone 21.
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-22
Junior Bucket Brigade
Did the Firemen's Job

Flagstaff firemen have to more
than hurry these days to get to their
fires before their junior understudies
beat them to it.
Little Jack Mitchell Jr. rushed into
the kitchen Saturday morning with
such energy that his mother, who was
telephoning, asked what he wanted.
Don't talk to me now, Pm in a
hurry" he flung at her as he rushed
out again with a can of water from
the sink. His mother dropped the
receiver to follow him, and saw the
garage next door blazing to the roof.
She returned, called the fire depart
ment, then joined the bucket brigade
of youngsters, who soon had the fire
subdued
No great amount of damage was
done.
The garage is on the Lewis Bene-
dict place at the west end of Rail-
road avenue, occupied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Olds. There seems to be one
explanation for the origin Of the blaze,
a carlessly tossed cigarette by pass
erby into trash box against the side
of the building.
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-22
INDIAN MILLER WINS
SIGN WRECKING CASE

Barney A. Bush, a Winslow man,
was fined $50 in justice court last
Thursday afternoon by Justice of the
Peace Harry Richwine for committing
a misdeanor on the night of March
10.
The charges, filed by Harry
(Indian) Miller grew out of the al
legged wrecking of sign boards erected
by Miller between Winslow and Two
Guns at Canyon Diablo.. Those in
Guided in the complaint of Miller's
were Barney Bush, Art Lewis and
Mrs. Louise Cundiff Mrs. Cundiff
and Lewis were released without. pen
atty by the state, Bush according to
the court being held entirely ac-
countable for the act.
Evidence brought out in the trial
showed that the signs has been run
down by an automobile and according
to evidence given on the witness stand
by Deputy Sheriff Bill Smith, Miller
and Joe Yellowfeet, the car was the
same one owned by Bush. Imprints
left by the tires of the car at the
wrecked signs coincided with those
of Bush's machine. The auto in
question also showed evidences of
having struck some object or objects
and paint on the running gear
matched that with which Miller's were
painted. It was this evidence which
convicted Bush. The defense was
unable to prove an alibi or to break
down the bulk of evidence piled up by
the state.
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-22
Frank Leslie Made
Head Of NJ. w. of A.

At the regular monthly meeting Of
the local Modern Woodmen, the an
nual election of officers was held
with the following personnel: Frank
Leslie, venerable council; w. G. jolly
banker; j. w. Winchell, adviser; Pete
Solberg, watchman and Charles J.
Nickel, clerk. Retiring officers were
George Negray, clerk and Frank La
Bass, venerable council. The other
three officers succeeded themselves
Installation of the officers was held
following the election.
The local lodge plans to put on a
drive for new members in the near
future. At present the roll sheet Of
the organization contains only DC
names and it will be the aim of the
order to make the total reach 100. The
membership drive will be under the
leadership of F. M. jolly, field work
er, of Boulder, Colo. Mr.. Jolly has
participated in many membership
drives and he feels confident that the
local lodge can be built up to be an
active community center. He is the
father of w. G. jolly, newly elected
banker Of the local order.
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-22

for the measure were listed those
from the Flagstaff chamber of COM
merce, and similar bodies at Bisbee,
Clifton, Douglas, Mesa, and Ajo,
Rep. C. J. McQuillan, of Winslow,
presented a petition favoring passage
of the bill containing Isl names.
The Phoenix Central Labor council,
the Machinists Union, and the
Graham county democratic committee
sent in petitions against the bill.
The vote on overriding the gov
ernor's veto indicated the same line
up between administration forces and
the majority members as existed
before the recess, except that Rep.
Francis, of Maricopa, who had
previously been consistent opponent
of Governor Hunts group switched
and voted to uphold the veto.
Better luck was had by the majority
group, however when consideration of
gubernatorial vetoes of other meas
ures came UP. The Allen bill per-
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-22
F. HIS. TRACK TEAM TO
WINSLOW TOMORROW

Flagstaff high school track team
gets its first competition of the sea-
son tomorrow when it goes to Wins
low to take on the high school there.
Because of the incIement weather
the past two weeks, the boys have had
to take most Of their workouts i'll the
gymnasium or at the armory. No
real tryouts have been taken, so very
little is known of what they can do
in the various events. SliEher, the
only letterman from last year, is show
ing up well in the distance runs and
is counted on to place in the mile
and half mile Corbett looks good in
the sprints, while Sheehan and Cory
should place in the high jump and
broad jump. Beard is developing in
the pole vault and Cree is getting
good distance with the javelin and dis
Gus. Tomorrow's meet will give some
line on the point winners for the local
school in the annual conference meet
here next month.
Winslow will come to Flagstaff for
a return meet a week from tomorrow.
It is possible that Williams may send
a team to make it a triangular affair.
The following boys with the event
they will enter in will make The trip:
Slipher, mile and half mile; Corbett,
100 yd. dash, 220 I'd. dash, broad
jump; Sheehan, high jump, broad
jump, 440 yd. dash; Cory, high jump,
broad jump, 440 yd. dash, half mile;
Beard, pole vault; Cree, javelin, dis
Gus; Anderson, hurdles, shot-put;
Caffey, pole vault, javelin; Dunman,
dashes; Cooper (probably) pole vault;
Thomas, javelin; Wong, 440 yd. dash,
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-22

mitting organization by farmers of
mutual fire insurance companies was
passed over the governors veto in the
house by vote of 81 to 13, and when
it reached the senate, that body sur
prised itself by unanimously voting
to override the veto.
The big fight. aside from that of the
highway bill, came over the veto of
the bill abolishing the certificate of
title law for motor vehicles. The
house voted 35 to Is, to override the
veto, but the senate failed to override
by vote of II to Z.
Mrs. Bush's bill to create a colony
for mentally deficient children, vetoed
by the governor, will become law,
the house overriding the veto; DO to
10, and the senate taking similar
action, Is to 4.
The house also vetoed, 35 to 16, to
override the gubernatorial veto of IL.
B. III, appropriating some $4,000 to
pay Smart, Gore & Co, for an ex-
animation of the state highway de-
partment books some years ago. Rep.
Jones of Cochise declared the gov
ernor himself had previously favored
payment of this claim, and the infer
ence was given that only the friend
ship of Fl. S. McCloskey, power with
the governor, for Thomas Maddox,
whose regime at the highway de-
partment lead to the audit in question.
brought about the veto of the bill.
Today's Session
Tuesday the house made two ef-
forts to pass. the legislative examiner
bill over the governors veto, failing
both times by narrow margin, after
which it was made a special order
of business for Wednesday. Better
luck was had with the landlords lien
measure, the veto Of which was over
ridden, 35 to Is, and the measure was
sent to the senate for its consider
alton.
The house failed in its attempt to
override the veto of the bill to repeal
the continuing appropriation for the
vocational education department., 81
to II, and the governors veto of the
measure repeating the Hauchuca game
preserve act was likewise sustained,
81 to 10. A total of 35 votes is
necessary to override veto of any
measure, and 80 votes are required to
override vetocs of bills carrying the
emergency clause.
Senate Passes Bills
The senate devoted its Tuesday
session to considering measures in
committee of the whole and on third
reading, passing the following bills:
II. B. 19l Permitting Phoenix to
widen Van Buren street.
II. B. Pertaining to method of
refunding territorial bonds.
Fl. B. 81 permitting seizure OF
property to satisfy collection OF per-
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-22
p. Ms of State TO
Meet dt Flagstaff

Though not present, Postmaster
Dick Connor of Flagstaff was elected
president of the State Postmasters
association at Mesa last week, and
Flagstaff was chosen as the place OF
the next annual meeting.
Close to 30 postmasters and post
mistresses of the state convened IN
Mesa last Friday, with President Joe
P. Downey of Miami Of the F'ostmas-
ters' association, in charge of the con-
vention.
The opening session included an ad-
dress of welcome by President c. B,
Flynn of the Mesa Chamber of Com
merce, extending the courtesies of the
city and the chamber to the guests,
the reading of minutes of the former
conference and resolutions by Secre-
tary Raymond P. Still of Tempe. Il
was followed by luncheon served In
the chamber of commerce rooms COM
plimentary to the visiting postmas-
ters.
Special guests of the luncheon were
past postmasters William Newell ano
Don G. Babbitt, who addressed the as
sembly. Postmaster Mrs. Ed. Pom
eroy of the Mesa office welcomed the
convention and paid glowing tribute
to the cooperation she has received
from the chamber of commerce in he1
work. President Downey read an IN
tensely interesting paper on the his
tory Of post office service from the
date of its first inception in the early
days of the colonies.
The afternoon session was devoted
to round table discussion and election
of Officers for the coming year
Postmaster Connor Of Flagstaff was
elected president Of the association
with Postmaster Caldwell of H.olbrool
secretary.
1t was unanimously decided that the
next place of meeting should be al
Flagstaff. Following trip through
the Mormon temple, banquet was
served at the chamber of commerce
rooms at 7 p. m. and Adjournment
made to the Rendezvous, where dane
ing was enjoyed until late hour.
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-22

Orders taken at The Sun office
for engraved cards, letter heads and
envelopes.
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-22
Mrs. Gavin, Former
Resident, Is Dead

Mrs. May H. Gavin died at her resi-
dence in Atrisco Monday night. She
was the dearly beloved wife of the
late Patrick NJ Gavin, fond mother of
Jennie M Gavin, Mrs. "A. Dunklin of
Gavin of Albuquerque. Funeral was
held Thursday from McNerney Nor
tuary to Immaculate Conception
church, where mass was celebrated at
7:45 a. M, Father Maring officiating.
Burial at Calvary. II Albuquerque
Journal.
Mrs. Gavin was one of the early day
residents of Flagstaff and made this
city her home for many years before
taking up her residence in Albuquer-
que.
Mrs. Gavin was a woman of splen-
did business ability and held in high
regard by all who knew her during
her residence here.
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-22
STATE DENTAL BOARD
TO HOLD EXAM HERE

DR.. Vaughn S. Mcclure received
word from his father, DR.. Eugene
Mcclure of Phoenix, who is secretary
of the state board of dental examiners,
that the board, consisting Of five
members, will on July 25 be here to
hold the semi-annual examination.
This will last for week, applicants
taking examinations in both theory
and practice. is understood that
there will be at least rs to take the
examinations.
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-22
THE FRANCIS BILL is NOT
ACCEPTABLE TO MAJORITY
By RAYMOND DYAS
Especial Correspondence

Phoenix, April 20.-When the legis-
feature reconvened Monday at noon
after its 3O-day recess, majority
leaders were willing to concede that
there was no hope of passing the
highway commission bill. over the
governors veto, and their forecasts
were borne put when the house, by a
vote of "a to 16, failed to override
the veto, total of 80 Yates being
necessary, as the measure carried
the emergency clause.
Numerous petitions and resolutions
for and against passage of the bill
were read before the vote was taken,
most of them, however, favoring over
riding the veto. Among the petitions
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-22
NEW STORE BEING
BUILT AT BASS POINT

Peery Francis was in town the last
of the week from Mormon Lake. He
came in for supplies and to make ar
rangements for building of store
with combined dwelling quarters at
Bass Point, the summer tourist camp
which he is assisting his father, J. B.
Francis, to conduct. They already
have number of cottages on the
point across the bridge and this new
building will be located nearby for
better serving their patrons. Bass
point is one of the most attractive re-
sorts on the lake, having a fine view
of the lake on three sides and back
ground of attractive cliff and woods.
Wellington Francis and Clyde Caffey
spent their Easter vacation there fish
ing. Dan Francis went out on Mon
day to spend few days.
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-22

sonal property taxes.
These measures were passed by the
house during the regular session but
failed of final action before the legis-
lature recessed.
The senate also passed bill to
permit state officials to contract with
federal officials for water from
Coolidge dam with which to irrigate
prison farm lands, and unanimously
passed a new bill providing method
of organizing irrigation districts to
replace the Jones irrigation district
bill which the governor vetoed and
which veto the senate failed tio over
ride. Both houses then adjourned
to Wednesday morning.
The Nome nugget., 1927-07-30
VICTORIA ARRIVES NOME
 WITH PASSENGERS-MAIL

At 11:20 last night the steamer Victoria of the Alaska Steamship Company dropped her anchor in the Nome roadstead with con- siderable quantity of cargo and the U. S. Mail. Postmaster Anderson and his energetic crew were on the job bright and early this morning distributing the mail matter. The Victoria brought about so passen- gers including several round trip pers. The vessel left this afternoon for Golovin and St. Michael and will return to Nome to take on mail and passengers probably late We'd nesday night or Thursday morning. Following is the passenger list:
 G. A. Bigelow and wife. J. Ber- CT and wife, Mrs. R. Lomen, Mrs. J. J. Kennan, S. A. Allan, Miss NJ. Wise. w. A. Shanafelt and wife, J. NJ. Wallace, wife and son; Dr. E. Huber. Dr. A. V. Van Loan and "ic, MisS T " hHutScu, UT. D. n. Smith, F. Bigelow, Mrs. J. H. Ken ny. Miss R. Lomen. H. King. Dan Harvey, Mrs. O. Lows, J. L. Light and wife C. F. Gates and wife, Mrs. E. Rydeen, Miss O. Waldron, W. Swanson, Miss P. Lincoln, Phillip s. Smith, H. B. McGinnis, Bishop Rowe. Jerry Lomen E. Barter, A. N. Delzine Mrs. L. Smith and child. E. Hester, N Allen, Mrs. NJ O'Con- nell, A Reber, Miss M F Koh- licek, R E. Smith, Miss M Will COX, E. N: Simpson. A. Hine, M. Gates,J. L. Bryant, Mrs. Haerring, P. Kesovia, W. R. Allan, Rev. R. J. Newton and wife, Miss M. Houston, Bishop Shepard and eight steerage.
 Flora Dexter, for Golovin.
 For St. Michael: E. Nordland, Miss Nordland, c. B. Pettus and wife.
 Round trip passengers are; H. w. Mellon, H. B. Rockhold, Rev. J. T. Mcqueen and wife, Miss. E. J. Mcdonald, Mrs. A. Scott.
The Nome nugget., 1927-07-30
LIST OF
 VICTORIA OUTBOUND

The steamer Victoria returned from St. Michael shortly before midnight and the outgoing passen- gers from Nome were taken aboard the lighter and lowed to the steam CT in record time. About the time the vessel was ready to hoist an- chor the Captain of the Victoria re- ceived wire from Captain John Borden of the yacht Northern Light asking him to delay sailing an hour or two until he could arrive at Nome, on important business. The yacht Northern Light arrived close to 3 o'clock A. NJ. 'and after con- sulting with the Captain, the Victoria sailed for Seattle. The Miners and Merchants Bank shipped out about one hundred and fifty thousand dollars in gold bullion. Following is the list of passengers:
 Martha Brennan. Father Delon, John F. Mathews. Carl Hansen, c. L. Andrews, D. A. Wagner, Mrs. D. A. Wagner, Thomas Smith, Harry Cook, Geo. E. Moser E. H. Bailey. J. E. Stevens. Fred Herschel E. B. Gibbs. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dustin and three children; Mrs. Hattie Skinner, daughter and three sons;
The Nome nugget., 1927-07-30
NOME NUGGET, Nome. Alaska GENTLEMEN:

NOME NUGGET, Nome. Alaska GENTLEMEN:
 Oakland. Calf. JUNE 21. 1927
 The writer. under the auspices of the Biological Survey, Washing ton. D. C.. banded in 1926 and in 1927 at Lake Merritt. Oakland. California, a total of 1051 ducks, as follows:
 759 Sprigs, 142 Widgeon. 13s Mudhens. 14 Mallard. Total 1051.
 These birds have small alumin- um bands attached to their legs with serial number and the ad- dress of the Bureau of Biological Survey. Washington. D. C.
 These ducks have wintered at Lake Merritt. and migrated North. and it will be of interest to all naturalists and sportsmen of the Pacific Coast to locate the direction and extent of flight to their North-
The Nome nugget., 1927-07-30
TO CLERGY
 GIVEN TUESDAY EVENING

A public reception was held last Tuesday night in the Federated Church for the visiting Clergymen and the new Pastor of the Church. The guests of honor were Bishop W. o. Shepard of the Portland Area. Bishop Peter Trimble Rowe. and Dr. R. E. Smith. of the Spo- kane District of the Columbia River Conference. Dr. J. T. Mo Queen of the Vancouver District of the Puget Sound Conference. and Dr. Newton and wife.
 The Chairman of the evening was Miss May Wilder. of the Nav nard Columbus Hospital.
 Federal Judge G. J. Lomen made the welcoming address. and was answered in turn by the v;s- itors
 We heartily welcome to this community the Rev. Dr. Newton who is the newly appointed Pas tor of the Federated Community Church. Let everyone help to make Rev. Newton and wife feel at home.
The Nome nugget., 1927-07-30

ern nesting and feeding grounds.
 Already "a male sprig (pintaiD and male widgeon of these band ed birds have been reported from Alberta, Canada, and I would be 'very grateful to you if you would kindly publish this letter in your newspapers with the instructions that other papers please copy in the endeavor to pass the word ann ong bird-lovers and sportsmen to interest them in watching for these banded ducks anywhere in Alaska. Also that any bands recovered be forwarded to Bureau of Biological Survey. U. S. Department of Agri- culture. Washington, D. c. with tnll information where recovered and by whom.
 You understand the scientific val ue of charting the flight of these ducks and the number now banded from the Lake Merritt Station should result in captures and kills throughout the Alaskan wild fowl haunts. will consider it a per sonal favor if you will kindly give this letter as wide spread public ity as possible.
 Thanking you for your interest in the matter, I am,
 Yours very truly,
 E. W. EHMANN
The Nome nugget., 1927-07-30
R E $ O l. | TIO O N

WHEREAS. At the Eighth ses- sion of the Alaska Legislature the following item was included in the general appropriation act designat- ed as Chapter 60 which was passed and approved by the Governor up- on the 5th inst:
 For care of Alaska patients in Seattle Orthopedic Hospital. to be expended by the Commissioner of Health upon vouchers approved by he Governor, $6,000."
 WHEREAS. The recognition of this institution. devoted to the pur- pose of relieving suffering human ity by correcting deformities in l idren and returning them to l'lnal condition. by the Legislat- i've representatives of the Alaska eople is meritorious: thereore
 RESOLVED. That the Seattle Chamber of Commerce express ap- preciation for this act of the Leg islature in making provisions for the care and treatment of the main ed and deformed children of the Territory during the ensuing bien- nium and the designation of our Seattle institution for that purpose;
 RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be sent to the Governor and to the newspapers published in the Territory
 Unanimously passed by the Al aska Committee. May 31. 1927. Approved By Chester E. Roberts, Board of Trustees, Chairman Seattle Chamber of Commerce June ', 1927
 SUBSCRIBE FOR THE NUGGET
The Nome nugget., 1927-07-30
MOTORSHIP BROWER
 SAILS THIS EVENING
 FOR POINT BARROW

The Liebes Company trading vess el Brewer leaves Nome this evening on her annual trip to Point Barrow and way points after an extended delay in the roadstead due to an in jury to the keel of the ship. The vessel will carry mail to northern points and few passengers who rame north on the ship from San Francisco.
The Nome nugget., 1927-07-30

Phillip DeFontville, Mrs. J. T. Mo- Queen. John G. Todd and wife, ". H. Brandon, L. L. Trimble, Mrs R. B. Julian, c L. Patriquin. John Du- fries, P. C. Slack, Joe Zubreskv. Andrew White, Fred Shuby, Geo. Condell.
The Nome nugget., 1927-07-30
EXCURSION SUNDAY

arOk Limited'' will make an ex- cursiOn trip over the railroad tn
 Iron Creek. leaving Nome early morning. Fare $500 for round trip.
The Nome nugget., 1927-07-30
LOCAL NEWS
SUNDAY SERVICES
 FEDERATED CHURCH

Rev. R. /. Newton. Pastor. Sunday School 11:00 a. III. Evening Worship S:00 D. m. All are invited to attend these