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The Alaskan., 1928-10-12
KlaW0ck Gamer
 Comes Here

Robert J Peratroyich, cannery- H.ln from Klawock arrived in Pe- ,~sburg Tuesday evening on the J. II Sission, cannery tender for the \ tn Pacific Trading and Packing ' ..panpy of Klawock. Mir. Pera- -rovich was enroute to Seattle to a"ond the October meeting of the Gamers Association.
 His pack was quite satisfactory, he aid, as he canned some 15,OO0 c,ees of SEINE FISH WHICH GO o THE MARKET AS EXTRA FAN Cv BRAND.
 The Demmert Packing, he said put up a pack of 16,oOO cases.
 rthe run on the West Coast Of Prince of Wales Island was anything but satisfactory as a whole he said Tn bad seasons have made it i'm possible for some of the cannerie7 to open, while others expect 10 else down their plants for a couple of years.
 No salmon were to be seen the fore part of the season while day O. so before the season closed, myri- ads of salmon wer, to be seen in the bays. Never since the destruc- tjan of salmon by the traps, has h. .scen so many salmon in Klawoc' haroor-j just before and after the Iful closed season.
 NIT. and Mrs. R. J. Peratrovic> left for Seattle on the Yukon.
The Alaskan., 1928-10-12
Legion To Sponsor Big
 Dance Nov. 10th

Plans are being made by the To- cal Post of the American Legion to start the winters social activities with a masquerade dance in the s of N. Hall, that will make em all sit up and take notice The date, November the tenth in commemora- tion of the signing of the Armistice Not in a year or more has there been a masquerade so it is all the more reason for getting the think 'um caps working to plan costumes and to make this a grand affair There are many prizes-as an add ed incentive to the fun artists to demonstrate character sketches and originality, Further announcements will be made at a later dates.
 the pest advantage.
 The matter of jurisdiction over seq lion was settled when a lette" was read from the Alaska Game Con. mission advising that jurisdic ton of these animals lay in the hands of the Bureau of Fisheries The matter of destruction of salmon by u Is will be referred to Delegate Sutherland as his office in Washirgton would give him knowl- edge as to how to handle the mat ter advantaggeg than through any local channels.
The Alaskan., 1928-10-12
He Was Wise

john p. Ballaine, founder of the town of Seward, Alaska refused tn q airmanship of the Washington Progressive Voters League. He de- clored that the appeal to Tammany- ize Progressive voters had no ap- peal. He further stated that Hoov- CT was better qualified than Smith as presidential imber
 Independent" in Alaska, 'Non- r.rtizans" in Alaska, Progressive Voters League in Washington Whats thet matter with 'em Are they ashamed of their party label?
The Alaskan., 1928-10-12
Election is Near : Vote

Early next November there win be an election in Alaska. The Am eriosl Legion is a non-partiZan anC no .-sectariar organization and therefore cannot go on record i'll be hr of any party, or endorse an individual candidate. As an organt zation we can show no fayoritism whatsoever, but we do urge every ci'lzen of Alaska to use his right of franchise at the coming election, ana vote, The franchise to all men arc women has been paid for in hal isEip-even in the life-blood Of orr forefathers. Yet, how few peo- pie exercise the right. The elec- ton of men and women to fill pub It, office should be of vital import arce 10 every one.
 Members of the Legion gave ser vi>e while they were members of tL, armed forces of the United States. The Legion was organized f at they might continue to give the sane service in time of peace as tl.tv gave in war With this in mind the American Legion urges every good citizen to familiariZe himself with the candidates for the public offices to be voted for and with the issre involved. With this intorma- ton well in mind you VIII he able U vote intelligently.
 Sc 10 the polle when the time cc,nes and vote Alaska Legion. arre.
 We reprint the above because WE Relieve the ideas pres ,nted are worthy of the consideration of every citizen. The right to vote is also an obligation of every citizen of Alas fo to take part in governing himselS fer we are governed by and with the consent of the governed.
The Alaskan., 1928-10-12
At the MacGreg0r

Sally O'Neil and Owen Moore arc featured tonight in Becky thc story of a shop girl whose dream of fame came true This picture is srr Arn of most highly by the Pho to Play Magazine. The trail of the Iii ger, new serial. is starting with ttis show. It is a thrilling serial of circus and animal life.
 Saturday night Ken Maynard ir Red Raiders will be presented to the fal.s. This is a Western-featur ing the fierce battles between the white settlers and the Indians and has stirring vehicle.
 Sunday and Monday The Enemy, a ,.lav which thrilled Broadway for more than year will be seen with Lillian Gish in the title role. It is an anti-war propaganda picture and is classed as being one of the Super Special pictures released by Metro people. It's ending is good and does not leave a spoiled impression behind.
The Alaskan., 1928-10-12
NOTICE TO A. N. B.

Attention of all Camps is called to Convention date-November f. to 21, both dates inclusive. Reports from various towns indicate that this will be the greatest convention in the history of the organization. It Is expeced that over 1000 will meet to attend the sessions. Tentative programs are being arranged which will satisfy every delegate or visitor.
The Alaskan., 1928-10-12
Political Dopesters Show
 Demos Poor Form

The Literary Digest's presidential pcl1 by the 22nd of September show ed total of 514,397 votes for Her bert Hoover and 231,O6l votes fo' Al Smith Twenty-eight of the AS states are represented in the polls up to that date.
 Smith got total of 1O4,419 Re publican bolters while Hoover re- co, ed 54,789 Democrats in the ex- charge. New York, Al Smith ter rltcry gave 83,472 votes to Hoover an against 33,245 for Smith, howev CT the New York vote is the upstate M te and does not represent Smiths oyronghoId The Democrats are not nhcpeful-yet-as they believe they haze made considerable inroads in t0 the Republican cutting tho Coolidge vote of 3-to-1 over his opponent to Hoover's 2-to-1 over Saith. They believe that the odds viii drop toward the November cleo tions.
 Ffgures may be made to work bo'h ways at this time to suit both siaos The voters will do their work early in November and with out doubt as most of the political observers indicate-a landslide foN Hoover.
The Alaskan., 1928-10-12
Grigsby Fl2hts Henry
 0'MalIey

George Grigsby, democratic can didate now touring the westward section is damning the one-man pow CT which rules the Alaska fisheries
 When he hits at Henry OMalley he hits the man higher up who hob noos with the packers who dictate tho rules and regulations of the fish cries. He hits the man supported by his own political fratrnity. It is interesting to watch the Gamers or gans at Juneau and to the westward hopping on one foot and anoher- like Barnum's Dancing Turkeys
The Alaskan., 1928-10-12
Seattle Garbage Fight

Hearings in Seattle during the week were rather more than exciting as sharp words were uttered ani charges of graft were bandied back aA4 forth while in one instance but for interference Of friends there would have been physical encounter
 It is said that two concerns con trol the garbage collections at con st,!orable saving over the present krider.
The Alaskan., 1928-10-12
Award Edison Medal

Thomas A. Edison is to be award ed gold medal for his scientific in veatigations. The award was made a+ Philadelphia mint, authorized by c rgress and will be presented by Andrew Mellon. A short address wr be made by President Coolidge over the radio from Washington af te which the presentation exercises wi be held at West Orange, New Jo; sey.
The Alaskan., 1928-10-12
A Cheechacoo Mis-
 take Cause Death

Carl Albertson of seldovia was shot and instantly killed near that place late last month when his part por mistook him for a moose The m, ose Lad been wounded and tn" men hard after it when Olsen saw a movement in the brush fired anl killed his partner. A good rule to romemNer in the woods is Be sure you are right, then shoot"
The Alaskan., 1928-10-12

"Democrats Open Local Office" in Juneau. What for? Somebody rust spend the money. Might as well be them as any other.
 Malmberg, charged with assault at the Cape was found guilty by thu j'Iry in Juneau.
 Frank Peters was indicted by tht grand jury, and charged with forg- cry. He was arrested here trying to pass a check on which he had writ ter the signature of Steve Fryer.
The Alaskan., 1928-10-12
Make Your Donations

Herbert L Faulkner, who voted aud campaisned for the "independ- ers ticket a couple of years ago. h.e been appointed to collect funds from the Republicans of Alaska for the Hoover National Campaign.
 Yet Mr. Faulkner will support, o2npa1gn and vote for the Demo Y atic ticket next month, The Alas tan challenges anyone to prove t0 the contrary
The Alaskan., 1928-10-12
Hickman Must
 Hang

Tn last possible avenue to es- cane death by hanging was closed to William Hickman the California murderer when Governor Young re- fused executive clemency. The wa5 of the transgressor is hard.
 Tn signed statement, Hickman confessed to the murder of little Marian Parker.
The Alaskan., 1928-10-12
Will be Fired

Earl Dinner has served notice to his pickers that beginning this week he will fire from the plant any pick CT who lays off from work to inn bibe various connections for the pur- pose of getting an added kick out of life The work has been interfer- ed with by considerable drinkins this fall and also from the standpoint of ,he health of his workers, MT. Chsncr will enforce his rule to the letter.
The Alaskan., 1928-10-12
Who is Oldest Pioneer

Dan Greenough of Circle claims the distinction of being the oldest pioneer of 'em all in Alaska. He began his residence in Alaska 5b years ago and has not been to the States since 1882.
 Before Greenough is given final award for the title il might be well tc find just when MT. Haley of wrangell first came to Alaska. 4 contest might be raised as to the de- cs:on.
The Alaskan., 1928-10-12
Treasurer is Sued

The North American Fisheries Co. c, Seattle filed suit recently to com peI w. P. studdert, former secre- t2ry-treasurer to mf le an account iog They allege him short in hia accounts to the tune of $7OOO. He dcnies the charge and alleges all ex- penditures were properly made and all funds accounted for.
The Alaskan., 1928-10-12
Dan is at Juneau

It is reported here that Delegate Dan Sutherland arrived in Juneau where he is going over his political forces. It will not be long now wien he will be in Petersburg.
The Alaskan., 1928-10-12
Steamer in Trouble

The Geodetic Survey steamer Ex- plorer developed boiler trouble while ir Clarence Straits and radioed for help. The Lighthouse tender Fern answered the call and lowed the ves- sel to Ketchikan.
The Alaskan., 1928-10-12

The Empire of the 10th showes Al Smith garbed as an Indian. Ye shades of the Alaska Native Brother hood-Smith should now be damned by Troy for catering to the Indian vote.
The Alaskan., 1928-10-12

Fish shipments on the Yukon were 3 tons of shrimp meat and a huff ton of crab meat. The Rogers wi take south a half ton of crab m at and z tons of shrimp meat.
The Alaskan., 1928-10-12
NOBODY SAFE THESE DAYS

H c. Davis, Kotchikan man, was indicted by the grand jury at Ju- neat, and charged with assault anl iniont to commit rape. It is sail that the alleged victim was only fchl years old.
The Alaskan., 1928-10-12
Wrangell Doctor Leaves

nr. c. F. Jones, physician in charge of the Wrangell Hospital is repor,nd as having gone south with no expectations of returning. This report was taken from The Alaska weekly.
The Alaskan., 1928-10-12
BYRD BANQUETTED BEFORE

Commander Richard Byrd was bapquetted in California as fare well just before leaving for the south pole on the c. A. LARSON He will be gone for two years or more
The Alaskan., 1928-10-12

!" e United States Steel Corpora tion showed an increase of business il steel production from 74,42' tbs to 3.6s6,36S tons at the end O. s ptember.
The Alaskan., 1928-10-12

The New England Fish Company i, shipping out approximately 5OO hoxes of halibut on the Bellingham this, week.
The Alaskan., 1928-10-12

D. Armour, H. L. Reed, Charles Birdsall, H. E. Rupert and H. F Preston were Juneau passengers on the Alaska
The Alaskan., 1928-10-12

Ole Arness and sons are puttlns un new building alongside of the sons of Norway hall.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-19
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
At SEELEY FRIDAY

The Ladies .\jd society of the
Ncolcv church will hold IN a. cream
social Friday evening, September y
20 which everyone is cordially in
Nitcd. lcc-crcam and cake VIII be
served and there will be ice cream
cones especially for the children.
american people in an effort to
show them that his recommendation
is right That is what | propose to
Dc. And let the American people
make the decision,' = rs they viii
have 10 do.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-19

viii be able to rcpor. dcftui. y ou
the toss Of life
But we know already tha, -nooo"
persons are homeless. 10 t..s ter
rjbIc loss must be added .be lrsfrur.
tion Of the means of living ar
these people must be housed and iri
or the resulting loss Of l.fa from
priyation and discas" will. DO far
greater than any estimate of tine
immediate loss Of life.
There is uo disorder ON the island.
The police are in complete eoatro'
and the national guard and.a United
States regiment are assisting ir
maintaining order and i'm the relief
work.
The Red Cross already is organiz
ed, and a detail from hoadquartcr
and a large supply Of food will h'
here soon. We are in control Of th
situation at present. but will me-"
money and suppli., far bnvonJ ou
resources as soon as possible.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-19
Lindbergh Takes
Off For Wichita
By United Press Leased Wire

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.
sept. -. Flying his Ryan mono
plane, Colonel Charles \. Liudb,rgh
I"ft Colorado Springs at 5:lN Il. m,
today for an mannouuccd dcstina.
iIon, believed to he Wichita. Kan
SaS. lie arrived at the municipal air
port last night from Los Angeles,
where he had participated in the
National Air Races. The Colonel is
accompanied by Niseouut Erie De
Ntr"c!hergh Of Santa Barbara.
San Francisco has begun war
memorial group Of buildings to cost
$d,0oo,ooo. 1t includes an opera
house, veteran S building and memo.
r-ai court.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-19
Pomona Migrates
To County Fair

POMONA. sept. ~ Most Of Po-
mona migrated tu the fairgrounds
today. thc second day o2 the seventh
annual Los Angeles County Fair.
when stores and offices closed for
the customary fair-timc holiday
Afternoon horse races and even
ing horse shows were major attrac-
tiora. Agricultural and horticuI-
tural exhibits from counties through
put thc state. and acres Of buildings
ana fonts filled with prize winning
livestock. poultry, rabbits and pig,
IONS were other features.
Goy. O.. e.. Young will he her. Fri
lav and will turn thr first ~padrful
ta earth for ihe erection of "a .lGO,
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-19
LOUD SELECTED
TO HEAD CLUB
BACKING HOOVER

Henry L. Loud Of FL Centre was
elected as president Of the HooV-
cr for President Club . organized al
a meeting Of leading Republicans Of
the valley at Che Barbara Worth
Hotel last night. W. \. Tondro
was named as secretary and seven
Vice presidents were selected, one
for each Of the valley cities.
The vicc-prcsidcnts are: Henry
/urchcr, CaleXlco: Judge =. y. My
erS, Caipatria; w. \. McGahan,
IIoItvilc; II. \. Congcr, Impcrial;
T. l.. ScbiIlc. Brawley; Sam p.
Rowe, Wcstmorland and Elmer
lIcaId ri Centre.
It was brought out very rmPhat
ioallv that each member see that
otcrs are registered, checking thcs.
Voters through precinct leaders.
Ross r. IiickcoH. c!@irman Of the
Finance Committee Of the Rcpubli
can County Contra! Committee,
urges that all people Of Imperial
county show their faith to Herbert
Hoover by contributing literally 10
the fHnI as Imperial Valley is moro
particularly interested in this clcc-
ton than in any previous election
due TO the very favorable attitude"
Of Herbert Hoover regarding our
Hou.dcr Dana project.
Arrangements were made for
numerous meetings with public
speakers Ray D. Johnson intro
duccd the 'Whoop Ter up for IIooy
cr' song which Will be sung by It
male quartet at all meetings. Head
quarters for then Impcriai County
Hoover for President will kr cstab-
liShcd at the offices Of hr"rv l..
Loud in the Barbara Worth Hotel
building.
Charles l.. Brown. a prominent at
tCrncy of Fl Cutro, gave a very
spirited talk in which he brought
out comparison Of the campaign
9ttrranccS Of the leaders Of the two
oartics and by this means showed
iIr grcater fitness o. Herbert
Hoover for thc Presidency.
Charles l.. Childcrs told of his
personal contact with Mr.. Hoover,
mentioning Mr.. IIoovcr's world
wide experience and most unusuai
qualifications for leadership aud
Us expressed approval Of o"r Eoul-
der Dam program.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-19
DEATH TOLL IN
PORTO RICO SET
AT THOUSAND
BY HORACE NJ. TOWNER
Governor Of Porto Rico)

Copyright 1928 by United Press
san JUAN, Porto Rico, Sept 10.
On the strength Of reports which
I have received so far, | would no;
be warranted in saying that the loss
Of life from Thursdays hurricane
would total 1,o09.
1t may reach that number, but 7
must be rs nearly accurate as pos
sible. Within a few days, rs soon
as the interior section can be reach
ed and accurate reports received, /
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-19

600 permanent exposition building
the first Of series af structures Orb
be erected Tor the fai,.
n parade Of all livestock entered.
tGtaIiug more than one million dol
lars in value, will be the closing
event next Sunday, taking the place
of The usual races and horse show.
Attendance during the six-day
show is expected to exceed l2j,0on.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-19
Mae Murra Y s
Attorney Rows
With Donovan
Nv United Press Leased Wire


Los ANGELES, sept 19.--After
asking for a new trial in Mac Mur-
rays suit against him for $4,000
damages, Jack Donovan and Miss
Murray's attorney, w. l. Gilbert,
Engaged ia a row i'm the corridors Of
ahc court house today.
Donovan, bailjffs said, attempt
I'd to strike Gilbert because Of the
manner in which Mrs. JysSira Don
ovan, his mother was questioned
when she went to the witness stand.
Miss Murray was awarded the
$4,000 in the first coura action.
Matter of new trial WIS taken un-
der aayiycmout by Superior Judge
Gates.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-19
Former Sailor
Takes Own Life
Hy United Press Leased Wire

SAN PEDRO, Calf, Sept. 10
Clarence Murdcn 20, II former sail
or, WAS found dead in his room at
'hc Army and Navy Y. NJ. G. A., to-
cay with bullet through his mead.
Police learned that Murdcn had
9"arrclcd with his sweetheart and
threatened to commit suicide unless
She married him.
4 % caIibrc pistol lay beside
Tim.
Murdrn, formerly coxswain with
4 ne I. ;. :, California, WAS dis.
charged from the navy April :.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-19
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Superior Court of the State
of California In and for the Coun-
ty of Imperial.

In the matter of the estate Of
Bette Pace, deceased.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by
the undersigned, Carrie Gentry. Adj
miniStratriX of the Estate of Rettie
Pace, deceased, to the creditors Of,
and all persons having claims
against, the said deceased, to cN-
hibit the same with the necessary
vouchers, within four months after
the first publication of this notice
to the said Administrators mt Suite
112 Rchkopf Building, FL Contra
california, the offices Of Harry w.
Horton and Kendall b. Perkins.
which place the undersigned dcsig-
mates us her place of business, or
file in the office of the County
Clerk Of Imperial County, Cali
fornia.
Dated this 31st day of August,
1928.
CARRIE GENTRY
Sept5-l2 1925 oct 8
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-19
Fresno Rancher
Held For Murder
OF Businessman
by United Press Leased Wire

FRESNO, Sept. ia murder
charge will be placed against viii
liam G. Wilson, o., ranchcr, who is
IN Jail here today after killing JOAN
J.. Johnson, n Fresno real estate
dealer, at the Wilson ranch last
night.
Wilson, using shotgun, fired Il
charge into johnson S neck at
close range as the latter sat in his
automobile, killing him instantly.
An old grudge between the men
Is thought to have been the cause
Of the tragedy.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-19

CARRIE GENTRY
Sept5 19 % oct 8
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-19
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
+NN tIO-1 y OhbDI IUNN
In the Superior Court OF the State
OF California in and for the
County of Imperial.

OF Canfornla IN and for the
County of Imperial
In the matter of the estate of
James X. Laughrin.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN hv
the undersigned, Mary Eta Laugh.
I'm, Administrators Of the estate Of
James Il. Laughrin. deceased, to the
lrcditors Of, and all persons having
rlaluS against, the said deceased,
70 exhibit the same with the nee
cssary vouchers, within four mouths
}f'rr the first publication of this
Hot.cc - the said administrators ut
'uitc II Rrhkopf Bldg. FL Centre,
i'aiforuia, thc offices of Harry W.
Horton and Kendall b. Perkins,
which place the undersigned dcs-
jgnatcs rs her place of business, OF
file the Same in the office of the
County Clerk Of Imperial County,
California;.
Dated this 2lst day Of August,
1928.
MARY ETA LAUGHRIN
Scptj-12-19.26 Oct 3
Imperial Valley press., 1928-09-19
Admit
Law Infracti0ns

Three pleas of guilty to charges
Of violation Of traffic laws were
entered in Jadgc .MayfieId's court
this morning. w. II. McGaughty
pleaded guilty to speeding and Was
fined 80; \ Martinez was fined :"
like SUM for cU:tng IN while
G. +. Ferguson appeared for S. G..
Dcarstyne and entered a plea Of
guilty to speeding. \ fine Of $40
was suspended. j. w. Hcndrickson
failed TO appear in answer to a
charge Of driving on the left side
of the highway.
The hop crop of the Gerber dis
trict Of Tchama county, is about
> 900 bales.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-04
POLISH AVATORS BELIEVED ARRIVE
 TODAY IN AMERICA
STEAMSHIP REPORTS SIGHTING BYPLANE 300 MILES NORTH
 OF THE ARCHIPELAGO

LONDON, Aug. 4. P)-Reported sighted 22O miles north of the Azores at $40 last night, the Polish plane is believed to be coming rapidly with in striking distance to the shores of the United States.
 Weather conditions are more fa- vorable than at the start. After leav- ing the French coast the fliers had planned to cross over the Azores head ing toward Halifax or Bermuda de- pending on the weather.
 They were not sighted over the Azores but a byplane, believed to be the Polish machine, was seen by the steamship Aztec 22O miles north of the Archipelago. The ship reported "all seemed we'll"
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-04
NEVADA PROSPECTOR
 SELLS PROPERTY FOR $2OO,OOO;; SALT LAKE

TALON, New. Aug. 4. P)- J. P. Buzanes, for 20 years prospec tor and developer of mining property in eastern Churchill and adjacent districts, recently sold his mining property 80 miles east of Fallon and three miles from the Lincoln Highway. to Salt Lake people who are developing the property under the name of Magma Gold Mines corn. pany of Nevada.
 This company installed a, small pi- lot mill which was put in operation in May and it is said to be giving very satisfactory results. They are sinking accompaniment shaft and have a ledge 20 feet wide. On the 100 foot level they crosscut and the ore assayed s16 clear aeross the 20 feet. On the 15O level the as-- say averaged $27, while on the 200 level the ledge widened to 40 feet and the assays increased to s4e par ton.