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The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-01
Wrangell May
 Hold Another
 Bond Election
Interior Department Solicitor Is of the Opinion That a
 Second Election Legal
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The town Of HrangeI may hold another special election on Che matz ter ol issuing school bonds despite the tac1 ihat the proposition was defeated by the voters there several months ago. according to an inf0r= nal opinion rendered by Solicitor . E. Patterson. of the Department of lhe Interior The question aas presented 10 the Interior Depart meut by Congressman OIger B. Burt ness Of south Dakota. and copy oI the Solicitors opinion has just been received by Governor George ;. Parks.
 II .s pointed out by tHc Depart ment that Mr. Patterson.s opinion Is ta 40 sense binding. but is mere iy su5h as would be rendered by any lawyer
 The opinion said There is no limitation in tbe act as to the time when or the number of times the voters might be called upon 10 de tide he issue as to whether such bonds may issue. The act author ses and empowers the town To issue certain bonds. thus enabling it 10 do for the purpose specified something which il and all other incorporated towns in Alaska were expressly pro hlhited from doing by Che Aet ol August 24. 1912. But this authority cannot be exercised without the con sent ol a majority of , per cent ot the electors voting at u special elee- tion ordered by the town council af- Ger due notice. Ie does not appear from the language of the statute that il was the intention of Congress Co restrict the number of times tae abe language of the statute and the lion al his office To facilitate tH sl5U per year to be used only in tho =Ion to be used and distance to be submitted to the people in the even 9I failure al one election.
 After careful consideration oz she language off the statute and the authorities hereinbefore discussed. 1 am of the opinion that the question submitted should be answered in the affirmative
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-01
JOE JACKSON BACK FROM
 IsxUT PROSPECTING TRIP

Joe Jackson arrived from the Clearwater Landing on the Hazel B last Friday In company with Jack Williams he has just finished a six weeks prospecting trip on the Iskut The two men travelled through rough country where the going was hard At one time they were 2 hours without water. While essay ing a difficult climb over noun tain ridge they found themselves on a narrow precipiee. A glacier was on one side and the Iskut river or the other. but it took hours of peri Ions work to get down to the river. During the 23 hours they had to de- pend on the juice of blueberries for liquid refreshment The men found much mineralized country but or account of it's inaccessibility none Of it was rich enough they thought. to warrant expending time and energy n sta.sins claims and doing develop ment work. They pima to go into the Iskut next year through Tele- graph Creek for another prospecting trip.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-01
NEW FOX FARMERS

There passed through Seward thu other day two gentlemen by tn name oi Edward ZettIe and Miltol L. Cole Both were from New Yorl State and were en route to Kasilo where they propose to establish fur farm Bofh men are young anJ have had considerably more expert enee in the game than the ordinary person, it is stated MT. Coles ia ther is one of the best known fox faisers in the United States and vii be recalled as having made a tour O. the Territory last season in the in terest of the American Fox Breed CTS Association. It is also state that MT Cole, senior. is again on his way to the Territory to make fun ther inspection of fox farms.-se- ward Gateway.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-01
MAYOR LANDES INTERESTED
IN Pr. A. ACTIVITIES

That the prominent people of the country are interested in Pr. A. work and know of it's value in com munity was further emphasized last week when che of the first questions Mayor Bertha Landes asked the local elub aomens committee that met her at the boat was: You have Parent-Teaeher Association here. haven't you?" The conversation that followed showed the active interest she takes in that organization as well as the appreciation she had Of the work that is being done by the womens clubs of the Territory Mayor Landes was president of the City Federation of Womens Clubs a the time of her election as head O. Seattle municipal affairs.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-01

Mrs. 0. H. WhaIey entertained at bridge last Saturday evening compli mentary to her house guests, Mrs. fl W. Terhune, Mrs. Robert Cough lin, and Mrs. A B. Clark of Juneau, and Mrs. Wynn Goddard of Goddard Hot Springs. The spacious rooms of the Whaley home were charming in their decorations of fall flowers. At the conclusion of several tables of bridge Mrs. E. M. Campbell received the high score prize and Mrs. Cough lin the consolation.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-01
FORD REPRESENTATIVE
 ADDS GRAND FINALE
 TO PACIFIC COAST T0UL

Ehi5p Remhefg. h. of the Fofd =zazor O.. DsIroi. and Chicago. or s VI Io his H7aa ia Fasi5is GfoFe California. added ; #rau5 finale b his tam of the Pa5iIis Coast From aezieo 10 Victoria E c Hifh voyage Co lac wflds ahess fhe eani= b0a calls iu Alaska Among his nu merous trophies the one most highly prized is his souvenir copy ef the first flag of Alaska autographed bl the governor. AIr. Romherg came north on the Dorothy Alexander and spent several days iu Juneau before taking fhe Princess Charlotte sau5h bound He will leave the Princes Alice at Rupert Tor the Jasper Park tour.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-01
WILL SPEND VACATION
IN WRANCELI NEXT YEAH

Carl Jacobsen and R. " Koueky of Grand ForAs, Earth Da&asa. are passengers aboard the Princess Char -otte. Eae Eoua a 2. ,sH5 are in- struetors in fhe University of North Dakota al Grand 7arks. aHe enroute home from spending their vacation at Juneau and nearby points. They are keenlg interested in Nranseu and are making plans to spend their vacation baIe He4t year W1H HrauselI as headquarters they plan 10 make trips 10 Knyg Glacier. La Conte Glacier and q score of other trips roundtrip tourists are deprive6 of enjoying They intend 10 do a lot of mountain climbing, trout fishing and salmon trolling and will finish their vacation bY going up the sti- kline for a big game hunt in the Gas siar.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-01
MANY LEAVE ON THE
 DOROTHY ALExANDEB

The Dorothy Alexander was fH port Friday morning The following persons took passage south rom WrangeIl:
 For Seattle-N. Nussbsumer. Mrs N baumer, Deaue N. Ingraham Mrs. Deane Ingraham. Mrs. J. G. arant, Fred Cunningham. R F Jeffries, Mrs. R. Fl. Jeffries, William 5. Goulson. A. Ellsworth. Irgae Coulter Mrs. May Gartley, Wiifre Gartley, Nellie Rinehart. and 2l steefage.
 For Ketchikan-Mrs E. P. Lynch ]. S. Ream. Mrs. ]. 5. Raam. Tn Hughes, B. Olson. Roy Johnson. ) turin, J. Ferhija. Krist Brijack. Christ Spanisch, Nick LoYonieh.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-01
AUTO PAINT SHOP

B. ". Burke and NJ. L. Burke are putting up a building this week on the lot belonging to J. c. Grant fac ing the Yellow Paint Shop. The building is 18x36 and is to be used for an automobile paint shop. The space is adequate for three cars. The Dueo finish will be used and applica- tion will be by the Air Brushing System which Mr. Burke has used for the past two months with mark
 ed success. His gun" is one of the latest models and gives a finish that is impossible to secure by hand work.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-01
Community Fair
OPENS TOMORROW

Thz Second AmdI NrangeI. Community Fair VII o#en tomorrow afternoon a8 : o'clock and lauHIn.5 fof tWo afternoons and evenings #ae committees have been husiiY en gagged ia lae fiuaI preparations and #hsa Ile displays haze heau ar ranged tomorrow forenoon. it fs ss ae#ted shat I6e exhibits #in be wei worth seeing. The Fair last year vas 3 great surprise To those wha fell that an undertaking af tha# soft was rather difficult for a small own. but the beauty Of ths flowers. the surprising variety o6 vegetables and fruits as well 8s haHdWdrk an5 antiques won enthusiastic praise From all who attended 4 cooking department has been added this year and should prove oI interest. It ts requested that all exhibits be at Che gym at 10 o'clock tomorrow Tore noon in order Co make the task Q arranging them as easy as nossibl for the committees.
 Contributions for tbe Food Sal which will ba held Saturday after noon will be gratefully received.
 
 A small admission price is beiu asked to the Fair in order 10 deffa expenses incurred and the net pra ceeds of the two days will be given the hospital.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-01

A brother and sister were re- united in Fairbanks a few days ago after a separation of 24 years. The brother left with his sister and her husband for San Francisco, where h. will spend the rest of his days. The sister is Mrs Leon Carrau, who ar rived recently with Mr Carrau. wealthy San Franciscan. Although the meeting with his sister made him happy, Mir Gear at first would not consider leaving Alaska. and the old fellow changed his mind only after the strongest insistenee on the part of his sister.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-01
PIT. A. NOTICE

The first meeting os the school year of the p T. A will be held in the grade school building on Thurs day evening, September 8, at 8 o'clock. Following the program a reception will be held for the teach CTS. Everyone is invited to attend and get acquainted with the new teachers and renew acquaintance with the former teachers.
 CARL ARoLA, President.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-01
CIVIC CLUB ACTIVITIES

fhe Civic eIub held is September meeting IasI Saturday. at fhe libra= ~ q week early, on account Of the
 3mias Fair. Ihe librarians report which did not. therefore, cover q whole month. stated thaI f55 book = E magazines had been issue
 D date and S714 received. IL wa# #5H.as aal hare number q #.#.s. #aa aesa aaIefed 5be loeal Ii 2rzry by t8e Juneau library, thaH she 1Ist received had been checked I'd returned. aad lha# tae addition al books would 10 doubt arrive soon
 The Fair and Labor Day dane committee reported progress. aud further advertising of both was defi= aifely decided upon Mrs Bjorge president Of the club. stated tha= Mayor Landes. on her recent visit had been presented with an Indian basket Of sweet peas on behalf @ ths Civic Club, the basket being pro yided by the Commercial Club. and a large picture of Nrangell. Mrs -andes Who has always been an ae tive club woman. was also given an Alaska Federation Year Book for he club in Seattle. q personal copy hay ug been received from Skagway eluf women.
 Tho resignation Of Mrs. Adams who has filled the office of Corre
 aenaing Secretary of the club vers eapably Tor some time was reeeivef and accepted with regrets. Mrs Adams expects to leave for the soutt with her family very soon. Mrs Wolfe was appointed 10 fill the va caney.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-01
OFF FOR FRANCE

Five Wrangellites took passage south on the Dorothy Alexander Friday. From New York they vii sail on the Leyiathan for France The party consists of Mir and Mrs N. Nussbaumer, Mrs. May Gartley. Mrs J. G. Grant and Miss Irene Coulter.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-01

At Alatna on Yukon river there is located a large native village con taing 300 persons. Across the river is a settlement of Kobuk Indians. The Alatna natives are building a large meeting cabin. It is 50 feet square and 12 feet high. The natives all seemed to be prosperous on ae- count of the high price of fur.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-01

Announcement was made in Seattle last week by Edward Wilson that the Veteran North Associates have com nieted plans for construction of cold storage plant handling halibut and salmon at Sand Point, Alaska.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-01

Three thousand more seal skins were taken on the Pribiloff sealing islands this season than last. accord ing to an official report received by Commissioner of Fisheries Henry O'Malley. The total take for thi year is 24.17S skins as compares with a total of 21.303 for last year The international sealing treaty, Mr O'Malley said, is still in effect since no notice of abrogation has been given by any of the nations concern cd
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-01

The Circle Hot Springs is drawing Eealth seekers from all parts of In terior Alaska and Yukon Territory. according to Frank Leach. owner of the resort who was a visitor to Fair banks last week. Twelve persons are at the springs at the present time The average number throughout the season has been about 40 Mr Leach has already started upon an exten- sive building program which has be come necessary owing to tLe large and steadily growing business.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-01

An interesting article on "Chartin. #ia Ia s Coast in Flying Boa8,9 il Iustrated by many attractive photo seapas Is featured in a recent issue 2i the Pacific Motoboat Magazine he story written by John L. NoI
 "a, S4e. an account of the Navy Department map work from the ail lone in Southeastern Alaska !as
 uHmer for the Coast and Geodetia Survey Bureau.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1927-09-01

4 naturalization session was hel6 at Ruby recently. There are very few people there at present, but it is the center of a good fur district and there is always more or less activity More money was made in trapping last winter, it is said. than during any other previous winter for tn, last 10 years. The miners in the dis trict are reported to be doing we'll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-13
CIGARETTE SMOKING 'AD'
STIRS SCHUMANN- -HEINK
Never Uses Tobacco, She Declares,
Branding Testimonial
as a Hoax.

ny the Associated Press.
ATLANTA, Ga, February IA
Newspaper advertisements of a well
known brand Of cigarettes, picturing
Madame Ernestine Schumann-Heink
not only as using them regularly but
as enjoying them during her leisure
moments in retirement. have so dis
tressed the singer that she has placed
the matter in the hands of an attor-
ney.
Her concern was apparent on her
arrival here today when she found in
her mail letters from friends through
out the country and many persons
whom she did not know. enclosing
clippings of the advertisement and
commenting on her use of the weed.
Heavens above" she exclaimed. Il
never smoked cigarette in my life
and, although l don't condemn women
who oo neither do L approve of it in
them. 1t is preposterous. Why, even
nv sons are not permitted to smoke
in my presence on the days ] sing.
Do / look like a smoker? /, the
mother of eight and the grand mother
of <eleven?"
She declared she had been made the
victim Of a hoax when her signature
reproduced at the bottom of the ad
yertisement, was obtained
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-13
FOG GRIPS ENGLAND,

LONDON, February 12 R).-Foe
over the whole of England, especially
the south and the English Channel
has caused great deal of inconven.
fence and a number of minor shipping
accidents. The King and Queen of
the Belgians, who arrived in London
tonight to attend the Flemish Picture
Exhibition, had intended to come by
airpiane, but were prevented by
the fog.
The steamer City of Toxic with a
large crew and some passengers
grounded this morning near Margate.
Efforts were made throughout the day
to float her but without avail. The
vessel is not considered in danger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-13
CHINA NOW FACING
TRIANGULAR WAR
WI May Intervene in Fight
Between Northern and
Cantonese Forces.

BY the Associated Press.
PEKING, February 12.-The armies
of two old-time enemies. Chang Tso
Lin and WI Pei-Fu. have clashed
and as a result new alignment OF
China's war lords may be effected.
Troops. of Chang Tso-Lin. head OF
the noHthern alliance OF Militarists
met resistance from WH's troops when
they ATTEMPTED to naaroH through
H1naR PreyilD - sto attack tire Can
tenkss $overnniert forces on The
Tangtee Rfvef In the campaI4d for
.poiltrQ1o all China. ttf
- INSTEAD of being sharply drawn
contest between the Peking and Can
tonese' (Nationalist) governments to
rule China's 450,00UsQ0O population
there may be another element intro
duced in the person of WI Pei-Fu
able general ana recently undisputed
war lord of central China.
Blamed ON misunderstanding.
The fighting in Honan Province,
said headquarters here OF the north
ern alliance, was due to subordinates
Of the armies of Chang and Wu mis-
understanding the purpose of the
movements. The northerners asserted
that they had disarmed some of Wu's
troops who attempted to prevent their
advance toward the city of Chenchow,
near the eastern frontier of Honan.
The forces of the northerns are be-
lieved to be those dispatched from
Shantung Province by Chang Tsung
Chang, it's governor and ally of the
Manchurian dictator, Chang Tso-Lin,
Other forces going southwark through
Chill Province received the signifi
cant message Thursday from Wu that
they had best halt at Changteh
northern frontier Of Honan, to pre-
vent possible conflict due to 'misun
derstanding" by opposing troops.
The strength of Wu's armies, which
lie between those of the Peking and
Nationalist (Cantonese) governments
is not known, but his past record is
sufficient to inspire opponents re
spect Although he suffered defeat
last August, when the Cantonese
forced him northward from his capital
at Hankow. the success of the Can
insubordination of Wu's generals as
to their own skill and strength.
Cantonese Are Preparing.
Meanwhile the Cantonese, as usual
continue their preparations in secret
to meet the northern menace. The lit
tie news that has filtered through
their censorship indicated heavy prep
arations. with concentrations about
Hankow.
Another unknown feature of the
battle-ground of Honan is Feng Yu
Hsiang, once styled "the Christian
general" Feng heads the Kuomin.
chun, the wandering armies Of the
Peking government deposed by Chang
Tso.Lin and Wu Pei-Fu when they
formed a brief alliance last Spring
and drove out the Kuominchun.
Feng last was reported with a con
siderable force In western Honan. He
claimed loyalty to the cause of the
Nationalist government, having, like
it, received aid from Russian sources
But Feng's loyalty Is most unstable
once he deserted WI Pei-Fu in the
midst of a battle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-13
280 Pins and Needles Rolled Into Ball
Are Removed From Woman's Stomach

straight pins had penetrated the walls
of the patients stomach, according to
Drs. George Blackburn. Louis Davis
and Harry Seldman, who performed
the operation on Mrs. BURY at St.
Michaels Hospital, after an x.ray.
taken Monday, and were hanging into
the abdominal cavity until drawn out
today. Parts of the ball, DIR. Black.
burn said, were in various degrees of
corrosion, although, he added. no
poison had been communicated to the
walls of the stomach.
According to the doctors, the bal,
Of needles was compact and the size
of a base ball. They expressed wonder
that the patient had not died from
blood poisoning or peritonitis, and
were surprised at her improved condi-
tion immediately after the. operation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-13
Princess First Tooth So Excites King
He Drops State Affairs to Tell Queen

his first granddaughter had been born.
King George, so the story goes.
Immediately sent attendants scurry-
ing about Buckingham Palace to in
form the Queen of the tooth's arrival.
The Queen pretended surprise, SO that
the King would think he had learned
the news first, but her ladies in wait.
ing say that she knew all about the
tooth days ago.
The King and Queen then sat down
together and framed wireless mes
sage to the Duke and Duchess of
York aboard the Renown to tell of the
great event.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-13
THREE ARE KILLED
BY ESCAPING GAS
Sleeping Men Believed Vic.
Tins of Workman's Error.
Woman Dies.

Asphyxiation claimed three lives
here yesterday afternoon and last
night, the victims being two men and
q woman.
gas heater left turned on, but un.
ilghted by men who installed a device
10 cut down gas bills was responsible
Tor the death of James Lucas, rs years
oid, ana John koutsouvelis, 35, while
they slept yesterday in bedroom in
the rear OF the lunchroom of John
Gratsias, 902 Four-and,a.half street
southwest.
Gas Turned on Again.
Lucas and Koutsouvelis were asleep
when the workEaen came TO install
the apparatus. The heater was said
to have been burning at the time. and
1t apparently was not turned off when
the workmen disconnected the gas
to make the installation. When the
flow was turned on again, the police
believe that the workmen failed to
relight the heater.
GratSias was not certain as to the
identity of the worlSmen who installed
the device, which appears to be
sort of filter for reducing gas pres
sure as it enters the house system
He said that Lucas, his partner and
Koutsouvelis, an employe In the
lunchroom had gone to bed about
noon. When he went to call then
at o'clock, they were found dead il
the gas-filled room.
Woman Found Dead.
Efforts by police and the Fire De-
partment rescue squad to revive Mrs.
Hattie May Smith, SO years old. of
QQnhVXfQfl0n
failed after almost an hours use OF
the pulmotor and other emergency
treatments last night. She had been
taken from her home by Policeman
j. p. Konesky and Altus Moore of
the fourth precinct. who started
resuscitation work pending the arrival
Of the fire rescue squad.
The policeman had smelled gas
while patrolling their beat and were
forced to break in the door. which
was barricaded by furniture,
Investigation showed gas escaping
from q parior Jet and from = gas
pSss9Ss es-F- As-sr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-13
COLD WAVE WARNING
is ISSUED TO WEST
Storm Sweeps Northeast From
California and Arizona-Mid-
die West in Range.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
KANSAS CITY. Mo-. February H.
Warning of a cold wave in Montana
and snow in the Middle West tonight
and tomorrow was issued today by
weather bureaus.
Utahans awakened today to find a
two-inch blanket of snow on the
ground and predictions that the snow
fall would continue tonight and to-
morrow.
Originating in southeastern Cali
fornia and Arizona, the storm swept
eastward and northeastward this
morning and it was showing at Win
nemucca. New. and in New Mexico.
where a fall of from to inches
was recorded. It was showing also
In the region of Grand Junction,
Colo.
Subzero temperatures were In pros
pect for Montana as a cold wave from
Canada enveloped the border States,
the weather bureau at Helena said.
Missouri, Kansas. Nebraska and
Iowa were promised snow tonight or
Sunday morning. 49,, :. =.