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Seward daily gateway., 1927-08-11
LEGAL NOTICE
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA.
 SERIAL NO. o61SO

July 9, 1927. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the NEW ENGLAND FISH COMPA- NY, corporation organized under the Laws of the State of Maine and author ized to do business in the Territory of Alaska, has filed application, Serial 061S0, for patent under the provisions of Sec. 2306, R. S., for a tract of land situated at Kodiak, Alaska, in Latitude 57 deg. 47 min. P sec. and Longitude 150 deg. 24 min. 47 sec, containing an area of 5.16 acres, and included within U. s. Survey No. 1534 and more particularly described as follows, to- wit:
 Commencing at Cor. No. i M. c. on the line of ordinary high tide of St. Paul Harbor, whence U. s. c. & c. s. Sta. bears N. 69 deg. 13 min. 15 sec. E. 41.22 chs; running thence along the line of said high tide of St. Paul Harbor CD s. 50 deg. 51 min. W. 4.52 chs; CD s. 56 deg. 27 min. W. 4.51 chs; (3) S. 49 deg. 04 min. W. 240 chs; (4) S. 61 deg. 28 min. w. 300 chs. to Cor. Mo- M. c. on the line of ordinary high tide of St. Paul Harbor; thence N. 25 deg. 29 min. w. 4.55 chs. to Cor. No. g. thence N. GA deg. 31 min. E. 1432 chs. to Cor. No. 4; thence s. 25 deg. 29 min. E. 2.83 chs. to Cor. No. 1 the place of beginning, containing an area of 5.16 acres; magnetic variation A deg. 20 min. E.
 J. LINDLEY GREEN,
 Register U. S. Land Office. First publication July II, 1927. Last publication Sept. 19, 1927.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-08-11

A seal, either in Russan ar Japa- nese, found in the cheek of a king salmon caught by trOller in Larch bay, outside Baranof island, has been sent to Dr. Gilbert of the United States bureau of fisheries to be de- ciphered. The marking" was found among the king salmon brought to Southeastern Alaska by fish buyer and turned over to R. E. Hardcastle. agent of the bureau for the Ketchi- kan district A number of salmon in Alaskan waters have been marked and tagged by the bureau of fisheries and some of these have been caught later, but the markings are in Eng fish and readily discernible. Mark ings are made for the purpose to try to throw some light on the mysteri- ous habits of the salmon, and espe- cially if they return to the same spawning stream after returning from their mysterious haunts in the ocean So far as is known, this will be the first marking ever received in flor eign language"
Seward daily gateway., 1927-08-11
IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA, THIRD DIVISION, KODIAK PRECINCT, AT KODIAK.
 NO. 257 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the matter of the estate of
 ALBERT JOHNSON.

Notice is hereby given that the un- dersigned was duly and regularly ap- pointed by the Probate Court for the Kodiak Precinct, Territory of Alaska, on the 11th day of July, 1927, admin istrator of the estate of Albert John son, deceased. Notice is hereby given to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said de- ceased to exhibit them, with the nec- essary vouchers, within six months after the first publication of this mo- tice, to said administrator at the law office of M. l.. Hickman, in the Town of Kodiak, Territory of Alaska, the same being the place for the transac- ton of the business of said estate in the Territory of Alaska.
 Dated at Kodiak, Alaska, this 30th day of July, 1927.
 o. L. CRIMES, Administrator of the estate of Albert Johnson, deceased
 M. l.. Hickman,
 Attorney for Administrator First publication August 10, 1927. Last publication September 1, 1927.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-08-11
ENJOYED ALASKAN TOUR

MT. and Mrs. Du Buille and daugh- ter, tourists, who arrived in Seward yesterday from the Interior, depart for the South Sunday on the steamer Aleutian. It is reported these folk have enjoyed their Alaskan tour greatly and have not missed thing.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-08-11
ON FISHING TRIP

Earl Mount and Bob Evans, left this morning for Mile g on a trip to the famous fishing stream, Ptar- migan creek, near Lawing. After snaking a few choice specimens from this creek they plan to take run to lower Russian lake for a few days.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-08-11

Frank T. Towle, popular resident of the lower Kenai lake country, and master mechanic with the P. B. of R., arrived from Moose Pass yesterday Mr. Towle left, for home this morning.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-08-11

Harry Johnson, trapper in the Moose Pass country, who is working for the Bureau of Public Roads de- partment during the summer, arrived in Seward last evening.
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Cal. M.N Brosius, local lumber and building material dealer, was among those returning yesterday from the Interior.
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Incense and Incense Burners. Schal lerer's Alaska Shop.
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Young ladies fall and winter coats just received on this boat. Urbach's.
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NOTICE

pr. James Sender, Eyesight Spe cialist, from Seattle, will be at the Van Glider Hotel from Aug 15 to 20 Everyone is urged to take ad- vantage of this opportunity to be properly fitted by specialist. Phone for appointment at once
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-23
Invalid Supplies Whole
Town With Its Cakes

FL Dorado, Kan. July 23 WY -
Armed only with an old fashioned
wire whip mixer. Ell Dorados Miss
RoXie" has woon economic indie
pendencc, although she has spent
the waking hours OF A of her so
years i'll a wheel chair.
Miss Rockefeller last name is
Mccormick, but few remember 1t
here--is FL Dorado's official cake
baker. Last year she baked 200
for weddings especially.
The oldest of seven children Miss
Roxie spent her childhood years in
a wheel chair in the kitchen helping
her mother when other children
were doing the things that infantile
paralysis denied her.
One day a neighbor asked Miss
RoXie TO bake a birthday cake. That
was the beginning of the business
that last year nctted her several
thousand dolalrs. She now supports
her widowed mother.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-23
MONROE ST. EXTENSION
ASSURED BY LAND DEAL
Plan Worked Up BY Former Mem
bcrs OF City Plan Commission
To BE Carried Out

Monroe street will be extended
the Kurtz, Klopp and King tracts.
the city having purchased the land
at the desired prices. The property
owners had been informed the pro-
ject was to be dropped because OF
high costs but as matter of TACT
it was virtually agreed among city
officials that price would have been
a secondary consideration. BY hold
ing back for matter of a few
months, the city was in "A position
to save several thousand dollars.
The Monroe street extension plan
was worked up under the chairman
ship OF Attorney S. Polk Waskowitz
by John J. Higgins. former mem
Der OF the board who had maps pre-
pared and obtained prices. The
prices to be paid are approximately
the same as those fixed by Higgins
in his negotiations. a total of S21,-
200. The kloppproperty on Green
wood street. costing $4,000, has one
house. the King property on Glen
street for which $500 will be paid.
also has a house, and the 500 Kurt
tract has no buildings on it. The
houses will be sold when the city
takes possession.
Completion OF this extension will
give a crosstown highway from Cor
bin avenue to Stanley street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-23
MOVIE INDUSTRY
Being SEARCHED
Antitrust Law Violations Are
Suspected

Washington, July % {UP)-The
motion picture industry headed by
Will Hays is under investigation by
the justice department for possible
violations of antitrust laws.
Many complaints TO the depart
ment have charged the industry
guided by Hays has violated both the
sherman antitrust act and the
Clayton act.
officials OF the department today
admitted a thorough Investigation
was being made.
From the results of the investiga-
ton Attorney General Sargent VIII
decide whether TO bring suit against
movie companies. Sargent is now in
Vermont
William Donovan. assistant auor-
ney general. has charge OF the IN
vestigation "A corps of government
detectives was said to be working on
the case.
The federal trade commission al
ready has cited the Famous Players
fair trade practices.
Attorneys of the commission and
the justice department are studying
the case to determine whether the
govcrnmnt should seek an injunc-
ton against the corporation.
The battle, justice officials indi-
Gated. is gaining momentum with
demands that President Coolidge
take a hand and influential citizens
urging that the case be followed
through completely.
Canon William Sheafe Chase. head
of the International Reform associ-
alton in an open letter, recently de-
manded the president appoint special
counsel to handle the case when it
reaches court, because one justice at
torney last year ''whitewashed' the
movie organization in a statement
Chase said this statement would
cause bias in other justice lawyers
opinions while prosecuting.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-23
MURDER ON BOAT.
IS T0LDBY Crew
Gruesome Tragedy at Sea Un-
folded to Officials

New York, July 20 R-six OF the
crew, brought ashore for questioning
by federal authorities. added their
versions yesterday to the tale OF the
Kingsway. whose log Of murder, lust,
mutiny and hunger out-thrills many
a salty yarn spun by romancing
shippers in the glamorous old slave
trade, wind pamming days.
The men. who were taken to the
federal building for examination.
were Hans Malibar Frederick Kline
Alex Christensen. Eric Anderson.
Sigmund Schwanboy and Thomas
Murray. Their testimony was a part
of the governments investigator in
to the death at sea of Lucille, the
23-year-old wife of Earl Battice, of
Gulfport, Mass. Battice and Walde-
mar Karl Badka, alleged lover Of
The slain woman, are being held in
Tombs prison.
The Kingsway's log says the wom-
an was buried at sea after lingering
six days with a cut throat. and that
Battice. the ships cook, slashed her
throat with razor because of her
alleged acceptance of Badka's at
tentions. Badka is being held as a
material witness.
Meanwhile, the trim four-masted
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-23
AVATORS PLAY ON
VARIOUS COURSES
Use Three Links Miles Apart
on Same Day

Birkenhead. Eng, July % Up
"Fore" shouted Captains {. d. Bar
clav and W. D. Aston, as they cir
cled low in their airpane over the
links at Hoylake. then made per-
feet landing on the fairway of the
first hole The plane was wheeled
into the heather. Two minutes after
they landed both OFFICERS were tee
ing off.
Their object was to demonstrate
to golfers the benefit Of flying. They
lad come from the Sunningdale
course where they played nine holes.
They played nine holes at Hoylake,
then left for Saint Andrews, Scot
land, where they disputed another
nine holes on that famous course.
They expect their record of u
holes of golf on the same day, play
ed on three courses 400 miles apart,
to stand for some time.
Land on the fairways and keep
out of bunkers," is the advice cap
tain Barclay volunteers to aviator
golfers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-23

fused to work. and he was asked If,
during the supposed mutiny. Badka
had struck him in the face.
I'D have killed him as sure as
stand here if he had," the skipper
replied, bristling.
Batice, with his Young wife. was
shipped as cook at San Juan. On
the day they sailed, Captain Laury
continued, young woman came to
the wharf to see Battice. She said
the cook had promised to take her
with him.
"Of course I wouldn't permit her
to 60 on the voyage" the captain
said. He explained that Lucille, be-
coming jealous because Of the real
ization of the existence of another
woman" then made no resistance to
Badka's advances.
Cudgo is ill with an internal trou-
Bile and will be removed to Ellis Is
land tomorrow for treatment.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-23
SPANISH GOVERNMENT
PREPARED FOR TROUBLE
Expected Outbreak Among Artillery
Academy Students Would Be
suppressed.

Madrid, July % tPA-"Undisciplin-
ed elements" exist among the stu
dents at the, artillery academy. says
a note Issued by the government to-
day. 1t adds that energetic action
will be taken against them.
Another official note announces
that drastice steps will be taken by
the authorities to quell any disor-
ders by syndicalist workmen in Bar
celona who are threatening to go
on strike.
The communique says that disci-
plne has not yet been properly re-
established in the artillery acamedy,
located in Segovia, and that the
minister Of war has taken measures
TO weed out the ringleaders.
In Barcelona, the commuique
adds. the government is faced with
the objections of old trades unions
to participate with other organiza-
tons in committees appointed to
settle disputes between capital and
labor.
THE government" 1t continues,
will remain unmoved, even II the
unions call strikes in support of
their instransgeant attitude
The Comnunique outlines an at
tempt by pupils of the military col
lege at Segoviasto organize a con-
sniracv AGAINST the government It
is stated that the cadets proposed to
participate in a certain fete, called
"Verbena." organized inthe aid Of
the victims of the recent storms in
Morocco. Attendance at the festival
was to show support or opposition to
the government and especially to
Premier Primo Rivera.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-23

schooner. her pale green sides glim-
mering in the oily wash, her sails
battened to her skeleton spars, bob
bed in the harbor Just inside Quar-
antine tonight, manned only by her
skipper Captain Fred E. Laury, and
Cudgo, the Congo cook. 1t was
Cudgo's amateurish messing in the
galley that made the men so sick
1t became necessary to free Battice,
who had been put in irons after the
death Of his young wife, to pacify
and feed the muttering crew.
Captain Laury. genial skipper,
Of the clipper day type, the tropic
tan of his weatherbeaten face belly
ing his approximate IS years, relat-
ed his story today in a cabin ses-
sion with, Assistant United States At
torneys Mintzer and Simpson of the
other death on the trip. that of
Frederick Mortimer, first mate of
the vessel, whose passing is also re-
garded as Suspicious" by authori-
ties.
Mortimer described as the origin
al pike" of Jack London's "Mutiny
Of the Elsinor," nursed grudge
because he was not made master
after the death in Pensacola, Fla.
of the ships first captain, Captain
Larry said.
1T seemed to prey on his mind"
said the skipper, adding that Nor
timers resentment was passed on
among the crew in a way to create
sympathy so that sometimes they
obeyed his orders in preference to
mine"
Mortimer disregarded the neces-
sary precaution in the tropics to
wear helmet. became i'll and died
off the coast OF Africa, Captain Lau-
ry told his uestioners
The ships log says the men re
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-23
EDDY.GL0VER POST
CAMP Opens TODAY
10 Boys Go to Burlington for
Two Weeks Vacation Period

Fifteen boys who could not other
wise afford a vacation left New Brit
ain today to attend the boys camp
at Burlington which will be conduct
ed for the rest of the summer by
Eddy Glover post, American Legion.
of this city. 1t is the only camp of
its kind in Connecticut and probably
the first in New England.
Camp buildings have been erected
by members Of the post who set to
work with a will, backed by ham
mers and saws, and put up the nee
essary structures. There are COM
modious sleeping, quarters and n
cook shack Where meals that will
make muscles will be prepared.
Meals will be eaten in a dining tent.
Post members also constructed a
swimming pool. where the lads may
dive and swim to their hearts con-
tent.
William Hamm, physical director
at the Nathan Hale school. has been
appointed camp director. Everett
Turner has been named cook and
will serve meals that will make the
youthful guests listen attentirely FOR
the dinner gong.
Adjoining the camp is seven
acre field which has been prepared
for athletic contests.
The first group which left today
was transported in automobiles ana,
although the weather prospects were
not assuring, the boys We're in high
spirits, reflected in eager and sln'l-
Ing faces. They will remain at the
camp for two weeks and new arriN-
ais will sign the register on alternate
Saturdays.
Eddy-Glover post has received
many Communications for its inter
est in boys. particularly its deter
mination to provide summer Naca-
tions for lads whose parents cannot
afford to send them away for recre-
alton. Maurice II. Pease is chair
man of the post committee in charge
OF the camp.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-23
Bobby Jones Has Not
Made His 1928 Plans

London, July 90 P>-Bobby Jones
has not definitely made up his mind
about returning to Great Britain IN
1928 to defend his title of British
omen golf champion. He SO Informed
friends who gathered this morning
at Waterloo station to bid him
farewell as he left for Southampton
to catch the Aquitania for New
York.
Il shall return to my law studies
said the champion, and future
plans must depend upon circum-
stances"
Jones, with his father and TWO
Atlanta friends. and Joe kirkWooo,
the American golfer, sail from
Southampton today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-23
Somerville Runaway Girl
Arrested in Bows Clothes

Clinton. Mass, July % P-Dis-
guised in a pair of white trousers,
her hair tucked under boys cap,
Miss Marion E'rick, 16, of Somer-
Vile, was brought here last night
by Smith Harrison of West Berlin
who found her wandering about that
town. She first claimed her name
was Helen Reardon but notice to
be on the watch for her had been
sent here by the Somervile police
and she was recognized. The Som
crville police hold warrant for her
charging her to be runaway. She
said she left home two days ago and
spent last night at White Pond,
Marlboo and that yesterday after
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-23
OLD CHURCH BURNED

Lisbon, Portugal, July % tP-The
famous old church of st. Ant onio. at
Estoril, fashionable suburb Of Lis
bon, was burned to the ground last
night. The fire fighters were una ble
to extinguish the flames owing to
lack Of water.
The church was built in 1927. 1t
contained notable wood carved altar
frames. ancient tiles, pictures and
other valuable artistic relics.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-23
GREEDY FISH LEFT BY TIDE.

Aberdeen, Scotland - Early morn
ing bathers at Aberdeen found
OF greedy whiting left on
the shore by a receding tide. The
news spread. and Scotch housewives
laden with baskets of fish were seen
vending their way homawards. The
whiting came into shallow water at
high tide to feed on sprats, and,
heavy with eating. Wee unable to
move swiftly enough to escape when
the tide went out.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-23
FATHER A RISK

London-Practical every risk
can be covered at Lloyds. One
freak" insurance was recently taken
ont by two young society women
against their father, who has been
divorced They seek protection
against his marrying again during
the lifetime of their mother. A
second marriage. with the possibility
Of children, would affect the daugh-
ters financial prospects.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-23
Seven Persons Hurt in
Wreck at ROckaWay

New York, July 90 (uP)-SeVen
persons were seriously injured and
were still in hospitals today and "a
others received first aid treatment
when a Long Island railway train
was wrecked at Rockaway last nlght.
There were II passengers on the
train. which was from New York.
Probably through a mlsunder-
standing of signals the train backed
into an empty train at switch,
buckling cars and breaking glass.
Trainmen will be questioned re-
sarding the possible cause of the &C
cident today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-23
DANCES TO REST

Paris, July % P-Footwork and
headwork are two different fields
and there is nothing like dancing to
rest the tired young business wom-
an, says Nadia, an American dancer
whose Oriental interpretations are
sen nightly at Paris music hall.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-23
MATCH POSTPONED

Fairfield. Conn.,. July 20 P-The
morning match in the country club
Of Fairfield gold ball golf tourna-
ment was postponed because Of rain.
No decision has been made In re-
gard to the playing of the afternoon
match.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-23
To Rae Houses for
Gas Plant Extension

The New Britain Gas Light Co.
has taken permits to rae four
dwellings on Cherry street, thereby
clearing ground for possible future
development Of the gas works. The
houses are at IL. 16, 20 and "a Cher
nv street and are among the oldest
on the street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-23
Masonic Temple Bids
ODened nv Committee

Bids for construction of the Ma
sonic temple at West Main and Rus
sell streets. were opened yesterday
by the building committee OF the
Masonic Temple corporation. A
meeting will be held next week for
action on the proposals.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-23
PROVIDES LECTURERS

Washington. July 20 up - More
than 5000 speakers. lecturers and
artists are listed in the lecture bu-
reau of the General Federation Of
Women's clubs at it's headquarters
hero
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-23

what sort Of a chap is Jack,
dear
well when We were together last
night, the lights went out and he
spent the rest OF the evening repair
ing the fuse. Pink In.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-23
"Old Timers Night at
kaceys' Home Monday

"Old Timers Night" will be OBJ
served at Knights of Columbus home
on Franklin Square Monday night
with a varied program covering ev-
cry branch of entertainment from
boxing bouts to music. Lunch will
be provided. The committee ar
ranging the details Of this event is
following out the lines of "Old Tim
ers' Night" programs which were
popular in previous years.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-23

being annoyed by two men who
gave her a Gift" she was thrown
out of an automobile in Berlin.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-06-21
SOlOistS From Is
Bands Compete

Valley City, N. d., June 2l.-tP)--
Soloists from the Is bands taking
part in the annual tournament Of
the North Dakota Band Masters as
ISOLATION are competing here for in
dividual prizes as i feature Of
today's program of the two-day
meet. Formal competition among
sooists began at 1880 a. nj. Con-
tests for band masters, including the
directing of bands not their own,
viii be neld during this afternoon.
Impromptu concerts by the bands
will be interspersed between the
contests on today's program with the
tournament to be brought to an end
this evening with a program by a
massed band of $50 pieces under the
direction of Fl. Vandercook, Chicago.
Twenty five bands, paradings in
gala costumes and competing for
honors. drew all Valley City and it's
host of visitors onto the city streets
Monday night. The parade and
marching contest was the formal
opening feature of the annual tour
nament.
More than 700 musicians took part
in the parade, the second of the day.
Announnc ement of the winning
group is not to be made until the
massed concert tonight.
Rain which fell Monday and con-
tinued early today in no way affect
ed the tournament since all of the
contests are being held in the audi.
torium. The % bands entered are
Twin Valley, Mimi; Valley City
Valley City Boys Band, Steele
Grand Forks, Hillsboro, Northwood
Edinburgh, Edinburgh Junior Band