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The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14
BENEFIT DANCE

The annual dance of the Wrangell Fire Department, which is always one of the big social events of the winter season is to be a masquerade this year. Prizes were put on display today at the Wheeler Drug Company for costumes, both lady and gentle man as follows: best dressed, best sustained character, most original, most comical, most old fashioned. In addition four floor prizes will be giv- en. James Nolan has been secured as floor manager and he has also con- scented to entertain at intervals dur ing the evening. Music will be fur nished for the dance by Mrs. Hatton. George Scribner, B. w. Burke and Willie Willard The dance will be held at the community gym and will start promptly at 10 o'clock. Masks will be removed at 11:30. Besides a rollicking good time being assured, the dance this year will be a benefit affair.
 At the monthly meeting of the Wrangell Fire Department held last week there was a discussion regard 'ng the need for an up-to-date fire alarm system for Wrangell. The firemen were so enthusiastic about the matter that they appointed a committee consisting of F. E. Gin grass, J. G. Grant and George H. Hat ton to appear before the Town Coun- cil and petition that body to install modern fire alarm system.
 In order to convince the Council that the Fire Department is in dead earnest about the matter the com mittee was authorized to inform the Council that the Fire Department would obligate itself to raise $20O towards paying for an alarm system.
 On last Thursday night the Com mittee appeared before the Council regarding the matter. After some discussion a motion prevailed that the Mayor appoint committee to de- eide on a suitable system, and when they are ready to report, call spe- cial meeting to take action on the matter The Mayor appointed the following committees: E. M. Camp bell, H. R. Coulter, Charles Darwell.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14
Alameda

The Alameda arrived from the south at o'clock Sunday morning with the following passengers from seattle: M. Mckinney, Mrs. c. c. Mundy. At Ketchikan L. Thinker took passage to Wrangell.
 The following passengers were aboard the Alameda booked for Pe- tersburg: Rasmus Enge, Mrs. Ras- mus Enge, Peter Lero, Mrs. Peter Lero, Brick Ness, Mrs. H. R. Sarber, Mrs. G. Stromdal, Mrs. R. c. Rich cite, Miss M. Wilson, L. Stromdal.
 The following persons took pas sage fromWrangell on the Alameda: Oscar Hart, J. w. Gucker, H. F. Preston. They were all booked for Juneau,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14
Good Service on Stikine

The Stikine river is the main high way, and is available for navigation as far as Telegraph Creek for about five to six months each year. The trip usually occupies three days, but an excellent navigation service is provided by the Harrington Trans portation Go. of Wrangell. The Iskut river has it's confluence with the Sti- kline a short distance above the inter national boundary. It drains the country to the southeast and then turns northerly toward the Stikine. This river is about 100 miles in length. It occupies a wide valley favorable for trail, road and railroad construction. A low pass allows of portage connection with a western fork of the Naas river, and in the event of the Canadian Northeastern being constructed up the Naas it may be possible to connect it with the Is kut, thus providing that country W1In run d Oohouioh port all the year round.
 Dr. Kerr's work could only be done under present conditions by young man so physically fit as he is. The complaint is generally made that the geologist follows the prospector whereas in order that the prospector and the mining engineer should have the greatest advantage from his work, teh geologist should be the pioneer. In this case Dr. Kerr has led the way, travelling with his pack on his back where there are neither roads nor trails and mapping the country for the prospector to follow and select the most likely locations in which to search for ore deposits. He reports free-milling gold on the west bank of the Stikine River north of the contact with the coast batho- lith and locations of silver, lead, zinc and copper on Devils Elbow Noun tain.
 The most authentic information available concerning this new and comparatively unknown portion of the province therefore indicates that in the Iskut-Stikine area, British Co., lumbia has the greatest mineral em- pire tributary to the Pacific coast Of | the continent; and that its explora- tion and development may be expect ed to add immensely to the wealth production of the province, besides affording an immense field for the employment of capital and labor. The opening of the roads and trails necessary to make the country acces- sible to prospectors does not involve heavy expenditures. The country ap- pears to offer opportunities likely to amply repay the outlay, and to add tc
 the prosperity of the community as whole.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14

order, as it now stands, will chiefly have the effect of saving the troll fish until the season opens on April 1. The matter will be kept under close observation and if this proves to be the situation or if other reasons develop which appear to necessitate further restrictive measures, apnro- priate action will be taken during the progress of the season or at such time as apears necessary to handle the situation.
 I am sure you are aware that there has been marked growth of the troll ing industry in southeastern Alaska and that some regulation of the fish cry is essential to the proper conser- vation of the king salmon. If action along this line is not taken, further expansion of the fishery and conse- quent everlasting may occur and serious depletion result.
 The regulation prohibiting the so- called "hammer-head" type of fish trap in the waters of Alaska is in- tended to prevent the development or expansion of any modified form of fish trap such as that used by one company in Prince William Sound in the season of 1928. This particular device had a number of additional attachments including false lead and jiggers which materially improved it's efficiency. At the same time it was so constructed as to make diff cult satisfactory openings during the weekly closed period to permit the free and unobstructed passage of salmon and other fishes.
 In the interests of conserving the salmon fisheries of Alaska it seemed unwise to permit the further use of this form of trap in any of the wa ters of Alaska. Considering the suc- cessful use of this form of trap in Prince William Sound there was like lihood that it would soon be more widely used in Alaska.
 trust that the foregoing will give the Wrangell Commercial Club bet ter understanding of the regulations affecting salmon trolling and the prohibition of hammer-head traps. If there are any further phases that nro mt pIoar to vOIY cha1l ha Uia q to communicate further upon receipt of advices from you.
 wish to convey an expression of my appreciation of the spirit of CO., operation shown by the Wrangell Commercial Club in this matter.
 Very truly yours,
 HENRY O'MALLEY,
 Commissioner.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14
COldeSt Weather
 In Hundred Years
 Throughout Europe

L0NDON-The ice age has re- turned to Europe which is now in the grip of the coldest weather that has prevailed on the continent in 100 years. Severe freezing weather pre- vails from Scandinavia to the Medi- terranean. Hundreds of deaths have occurred. Rivers are frozen and rail traffic is held up completely in many sections. Marine traffic is almost at standstill. Sixty ships are ice bound in British waters, and there are thirty ships icebound in the Bal tic. In many parts of Germany the thermometer registers 30 and 40 be- low zero.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14
ISKUT-STIKINE IS RICH AREA
By E. A. Hagen, Editor Mining & Industrial Record

The Department of Mines of Brit ish Columbia is calling attention of prospectors to the possibilities of the Stikine section of the northern coast. Three years ago the writer had rbe good fortune, when on a trip into that country, to meet pr. A. F. Bud dington, of the Department of Geol- ogy, Princeton University. Dr. Bud- dington is world authority on eco- homie geology, and he had been spending several summers on the In- ternational boundary along the AL askan panhandle for the United States Geological Survey The fea- ture that most impressed him was the prospective importance of the mineral zone tributary to the Iskut river and extending between the in ternational boundary and the Sti- kline river. It was the first occasion on which an authoritative statement was available concerning a section of country in British Columbia which Dr. Buddington described as "the largest mineralized area tribu- tary to the Pacific Coast of North America"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14

SEATTLE-As the latest develop ment in the gas price cutting was the announcement today that $500 independent users have arranged to bring gasoline into this state from California which will be sold at 10 k cents per gallon. In response to a re- quest from his constituents Senator Dill today wired the following mes sage from Washington: "I shall be glad to get an investigation if pos sible."
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14
Filtered From Postoffice

JUNEAU-Neil Tarr, twelve year old mulatto boy, was taken south on the steamer Northwestern Wednes- day night and will be placed in the St Anthony, Idaho, reform school. The boy had been opening postoffice boxes and is said to have destroyed a check for something over $1OO, the check having been taken from a let ter.
 As there have been a number of fn- stances of boys opening postoffce boxes and stealing letters from them in the past, Postmaster Spickett says any boys found lettering in the cor ridor of the postoffice in future Will be taken in custody and made to give reason for being there.-Stroller's Weekly.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14

SEATTLE+The site of the old Seattle college occupying an entire block was purchased today through John F. Conway, local realtor, for $700,000. The property is located at Tenth and Madison. In the same vicinity one-half block on Spring street was also purchased. It is pro- posed to establish a new automobile center. John F. Long and associates will immediately begin work on building construction costing over $4O0,0OO.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14
Princess Mary

The Princess Mary arrived from the south Sunday morning with the following passengers for Wrangell: Arnt Sorset, Mrs. Arnt Sorset, Arnt Sorset, Jr., Miss Cherrie Sorset, M. Skelton, Alexander Mckenzie, Jonas Ferkingstad.
 The Princess Mary was in port southbound Tuesday evening. The only person taking passage from Wrangell was Frank s. Barnes who was booked for Seattle.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14
SCHOOL NOTES

Students of the American Litera- ture class have found plenty of work for their leisure time in the lists of outside reading given them last Thursday. Three hours of reading are required every week. Works of Cooper, Page, Bird, Stowe, Kirkpat- rick and Nicholson are to be read. The deadline of this group has been set at March 22.
 American Literature class is read ing a new book, Cooper's Spy. This work is coincident with a study of Cooper in Long's textbook.
 Freshmen class held a business meeting Monday for the purpose of electing officers for the February issue of the Frosh Frolic. The fol- lowing staff was selected:
 Editor. ........ Donna Richfield Assistant Editor, Frances Hatton f6dLureS iOld LOIL uo Sports ......... Tiny Gartley Commercial ... Nellie Prescott Art Manager ..... Frank Denny Business Manager, Harry Dalgity
 
 Eighth grade girls played the parts of Pynanus and Thisbe, the Lion, Moonshine and the Wall, for the en- tertainment of the Pr. A. last Fri day evening.
 Cherrie Sorset, who has been away since December, arrived home on the Princess Mary, last Sunday. She en tered school the next morning.
 Malvern Skelton who has been at tending the Jason Lee high school in Tacoma, arrived home Sunday. He entered school Monday morning.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14
Observations Confirmed

When it is considered that that embraces the rich mining fields ot Mexico, California and Alaska, which have produced minerals to the value of $12,000, 1000, the prospective importance of the Iskut-Stikine coun- try from mining point of view is evident. For the past three seasons Dr. F. A. Kerr of the Geological Sur vey of Canada, has been conducting an exploration of the province with results apparently confirmatory of the observations of Dr. Buddington.
 While the Dominion Government Is faithfully observing the Confeder- ation agreement by which it should have complete geological survey made of British Columbia, the value of the work is largely lost through the delay in publication of the re- ports at Ottawa. This is due to the pressure of work at the Government printing office, and has led on sever al occasions to suggestions that the geological survey should be allowed to contract with private firms for the printing of it's maps and reports sO that they may be available to the public as soon as possible after com pilation. Hon. w. A. Mckenzie, min ister of mines. is again urging on the Dominion Government an arrange ment by which the value of the work of the survey to the pubic may be increased by speeding up of the print ing arrangements.
 It has long been recognized by mining engineers and prospectors that the eastern contact with the coast batholith affords possibilities of important mineral discoveries throughout it's entire length. Over 30 years ago prospectors made loca- tions at points accessible from the
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14
THE STEAMERS
Admiral Rogers

The Admiral Rogers arrived from the south Saturday morning. Oscar Suomi, c. D. Greenstreet and Gus Johnson were arrivals from Seattle. Oscar Hart and Jack Gucker were ar rivals from Ketchikan.
 The following persons took passage from Wrangell on the Rogers: Rich ard Wakelin and Albert Vile. They were both booked for Juneau.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14

L0NDON-The high council of the Salvation Army last night elected Commissioner Edward J. Higgins to succeed Bramwell Booth as general. Commissioner Higgins has been sec ond in command for many years. At the election Commissioner Higgins received AZ votes and Evangeline Booth IF votes
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14

CHICAGO-Alderman Hobson was today fined $10,0OO, the total of a fine of $1,000 each on ten counts, and sentenced to serve two years in the federal penitentiary for malfeas- ance in office.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14

SAN JOSE, Calif.-Police of this city last night arrested three young men and a girl who were passing through here in an automobile. The officers believed them to be bandits from Seattle. and before morning they confessed that they had taken more than 5000 in a robbery in &c., attle last Friday night.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14

w. A. Lucas on Saturday received a cablegram announcing the death of his sister in Ohio. This is the sec ond bereavement MT. Lucas has had in the past year, another sister hav- ing passed away a few months ago, Two years ago MT. Lucas made trip east to visit his sisters.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14

Albert Lee Jr., has been i'll in Se- attle for some time. His condition is said to be due to tuberculosis. Mrs. Lee has also been in poor health since going to Seattle.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14

George Case was given pleasant surprise party Saturday evening. The occasion was in honor of his twenty-first birtdhay. There were quite a number of young people pres ent and the evening was spent most enjoyably.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14

NEW Y0RK-Russell Thaw, son of Harry Kendall Thaw, murderer of Stanford White in 1906, was today granted a pilots license for flying.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14

WASHINGTON Congress met in joint session yesterday and officially declared Hoover and Curtis elected president and vice president of the United States.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14
NEWS FROM ALL OVER
 THE WORLD
HAVANA Former Governor Al Smith with a party of fourteen in cluding Raskob, arrived here today.

LOS ANGELES-Three workmen were killed here today when a high tension electric wire broke and fell to the street.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14

Tests at the Mellon Institute of ln- dustrial Research indicate that wood flooring has about as much resist ance to wear as marble.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14

Arnt Sorset and family who have been visiting on Puget Sound for the past six weeks returned home on the Princess Mary Sunday morning.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14

Mrs. c. c. Mundy returned Sun day from a visit to various points in the state of Washington.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14

Miss Edna Harris who has been in Wrangell the past month, returned to her home in Petersburg yesterday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14

Why not now? You will do it later anyway. Bread 10 cents ioai at American Bakery.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14

Oscar Suomi returned Saturday from Seattle where he has been Tor the past month on a vacation.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14

Marion Mckinney arrived home Sunday from a business trip to Cali fornia.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14

coast and brought out samples com pairing favorably with minerals found in other parts of the province.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14

MT. and Mrs. Park L. Stump who have been away from Wrangell Tor several months, arrived last week from the states.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14

L. Thinker returned Sunday from a short visit to Ketchikan.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14

Good, wholesome bread and pastry at the American Bakery.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14
HOSPITAL NOTES

Mrs. J. G. Smith left the hospital Tuesday and is staying for a time with Mrs. Oscar Carlson. Mrs. Jen- nie Lewis returned to her home yes- terday and Mrs. Ernest Anderson was able to leave the hospital today. Pete Sandal was dismissed Monday and is now at the hotel.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-02-14

Mrs. O. Gunderson underwent an operation Tuesday morning. Her condition Is reported favorable and as pointing to a good recovery.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04
Tucci Has That Grand
 And Glorious Feeling

f.otriNO Tucti /WhO Camc hcre looking for work after his family Lad deserted him in Gormantowi. I'u, and who failed to gain adms- sion to the United States navy be- cause of his lack of understanding Of the English language, has secured employment in the Watc-" department and went to work this morning. b. rector Frank Rogers, director of the municipal employment bureau, ap- pIcciatlng the plight of the friC"d- iCss. penniless and jobless boy. ar ranged for his employment by ,F" water department after Estrino had t"arfully reported his failure 10 pass the admission tests of the navy.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04
KCLIBiRG-HJilIM

Miss Gerda Hjelm, daughter 3I' All.. and Mrs Carl HiClm Of Rhodes street, and Martin kellOcrG, son oI Mrs. Tholna .Kellbcrg of Maple sJoet, were married this afternoon at 8 o'clock at the parsonage Ci the Swedish Bethany church by E'V. =. ]. FrcdCcu.
 Miss Elsie Bush was maid of hon or and Roy Eli&son was best man.
 The bride wore d fiat crepe gown uf hunters green, made silhouette style, with suede shoes, and hat to match. she wore d mixed corsagc Of sweet prLS and roses. The maid Of honor wore a silhouette fashioned gown of independence blue. Shr \ ere a corsagc of mixed flowers.
 X reception was held at tho Elm TIcc Inn after the ceremony. Ml. and Mrs. kCllbcrg will live on Chap man street after d wedding trip.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04
CURB TREND UP;
 SALE WAVES HALT
Weakness Of Morning Overcome Big Board" StimuIant

New York. Dec. GPt-Thc re NiN"d forward movement on inc curb market was forced to hurdle bar riers in the form Of waves or profit taking today. but managed to keep under way, at a somewhat moder- ated rate.
 For a inn" during tn" morning, the market showed decided waver- ing tendencies, but with brilliant upturn in utilities on the "big board during the early afternoon. operations for th" advance were stimulated on this market.
 some Gains Large
 Such power stocks is t.lactrI', Bond X Share, American Super power, American Cities Power X Light. and tinted Light A moved ,p q point or more. ShdroS in which the market is thinner. such as American Gas. standard Power. and Northern States A, rose 1 to nearly io points.
 Tho expressions Of President Hoover iu his message 10 congress regarding supervision of public utjl- ties were generally regarded as constructive in Wall street. and aid- 'd inc uplurn in ines" shares. The readiness of traders 10 take profits cn small gains. however. indicate 1 the cautious character of the oper- arions.
 oil shares were in fair demand The Wfni>'S figures on crude produC- ton showed d nccli%ibl" increase. and led 10 th" opinion that produc- ton had nccn stabilized around the current levels. Gulf, Humble, and Cosden gained q point or so. Ili- nois Pipe Line was again in demand. Cities Service failed 10 break out of it's narrow trading range around 29.
 Mines Well Bought
 Tn tn" mines. Newmont and Nor anda were again well bought. re- f"Ctin% the more optimistic attitud" toward the prospect of maintaining the lS-c"ut price level for copper. InduStrials and Spociylties were de- c.douN dull. Fox Th"at"rs "A" was
 f;0 UEder moderate pr' ssure. In the investment trust group, Lehman
 rI ,,.-"nG on E"sl"I =
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04
City Items

The executive committee of he Junior Hadassah will meet tonisrt at the home of Miss Rose kirshnlt of LinWood street.
 There will be d rehearsal Of the senior choir of St. Marys church at the church Thursday evening at S o'clock.
 Daniel Pouzzner, assistant city al torney of New Haven, was the guest of Judge M. D. Saxe here today.
 Harold J. Greenblatt of New Britain. has been pledged to the Tan Epsilon Phi fraternity at the Chi versity of Vermont, as a result ol the annual fall rushing.
 Miss Lucy Clarkson of Bradley street has returned home after spending few days in Grantwood, \. J., and New York City.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04
CLASSMATES AT FUNERAL
 OF BOY KILLED BY AUTO
Pupils At St. Mary's School Pay Last Tribute to Bertrand LaPriSc.
 Aged

Pupils of the second grade of St. Mary's school attended obsequies this morning at o'clock for their associate, Bertrand LaPrise, year old son of Mir. and Mrs. Adelard La Prise of 14 Broad street, who was instantly killed when a car pinned him against d fence at Broad and Beaver streets, Monday.
 The mass of requiem was celebrat- ed by Rev, Thomas F. Lawlor. prin- cipal of St. Mary's school, where the deceased boy spent his school days.
 AS the casket was borne into the church Organist John J. Crean play ed 'Nearer My God To Thee" Mrs. Mary T, Crean sang "Pie Jesu' at in" offertOry and as the casliet was borne from the church she rendered Take My Hand. Dear Jcsus.'
 The pail bearers were Lawrence iEournier, Wilfred Rolleau, John Dorsey and Stephen Kelley. Among the many floral tributes there was q wreath from his classmates.
 Rev. Father Lawlor conducted the committal services at the grave. Bu- rial was in St. Mary's cemetery.