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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-28

each way. second, and final trip for the day,
was made in the afternoon in three hours;
suficient time nowadays to comfortably motor
at least a hundred miles.
lust imagine II you will, that in 1900, the
stage that left Georgetown at am, did
not arrive in Frederick, Md, until "the eve
ming of the same day." and the announcement
might, with perfect propriety have added, eff
the stage does not break down or get stuck
in the mud" From Annapolis to Georgetown
required nine hours, or, according to the prom
Use" Of the stage proprietors the stage that left
the Fountain Inn Baltimore at IL am, would
reach its destination, Georgetown, on the eve
ming of the same day; and If the passenger
wished to go to Alexandria, he had to stop
over all night and resume the journey the fol-
lowing day.
From Georgetown to Baltimore took the same
length of time the start being made at am,
and the latter city reached by / o'clock and
If the passengers destination was Philadelphia,
% hours more of his precious time would be
added, or, in all, from the City Of Washington
to the City of Brotherly Love, 81 hours would
be consumed on the road, the one-way fare
being $3.50.
Sessford. in his Annals" gave the follow
ing inter-city stage schedule for 1928:
From this city there sets out for Baltimore
stages daily, every morning, viz:
"one at half past S, s. and 8, and at and
10 o'clock
ITO Fredericktown daily at pm
"To Alexandria, daily at am
at pm.
at pm.
Annapolis, Mon. Wed, and FIR, am.
"Piscataway, &c. Sum- and Wed"
The omnibus line that started here in 1900
to convey passengers from Georgetown to
Washington, soon died for want of patronage
leaving only as substitute the quaint old
hack of the early nineteenth century. How
ever, in 1880 another stage line came into
existence, the vehicles being called omnbuses,
the word omnibus meaning according to Web
ster, 'for ALL" and the vehicle described by
him being: "a long four wheeled carriage hav-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-28
Early Transportation in Washington

Gilbert Van Derzverken Combined and Con-
rolled the Omnibus Lines of the City
Before the Ci0iI War-Kzis old Home
stead in arlington County and Its History.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-28
BY JOHN CLACETT PROCTOR.

Y AND transportation for passengers in
NJ the District of Columbia prior to the
advent of the horse car embraces a
n period from the very beginning of the
The Alaskan., 1930-05-09
ROUTE FISH PIRATES

A dispatch from Vancouver, B. O., convention city of the can- ners, alleges that fish trap pi- rates in British Columbia and Alaska have been practically routed through the use of air planes. These planes scout over the fishing areas and detect fish, pirates, or fishing craft at the mouth of streams or closed areas"
 With the fishing season but two months off the fishermen are already planning how they are going to "steal enough fish to make a stake for next winter" !"
The Alaskan., 1930-05-09
Trained Seals"

Bobby Sheldon of the Fourth Division has filed his petition of candidacy for the Territorial House of Representatives. He is the second to so file from the Fourth. John w. Dunn filed as an independent for the Senate from the Fourth.
 MT. Sheldon served once before in the House and gained no lit tie fame with Harry Watson of Juneau as being a reactionary who made no move without first receiving instructions from Jo- seph Murray. representative for the big mining interests.
The Alaskan., 1930-05-09
Petersburg In Line
 For Bad Bumps

Canada is on the eve of a tar if war with the United States, according to President Woods of the Canadian Chamber of Com merce, speaking before the Hali- fax Board of Trade. He declared that the American Chamber of Commerce was we'll aware of the impending economic contest and expressed faith that Canadians will "be able to meet every chal- lenge and hold their own in any combat that their good friends and neighbors to the south may care to seek"
 One of the tariff items that is a part of the friendly argu- ment" is the Scent duty asked on halibut. Just what the "com- bat" will lead to is food for thought of every fisherman.
The Alaskan., 1930-05-09
Valuable Patent Is Secured, Local Man

c. Hoogendoorn Johnson has perfected and patented an Alas ka Bone Dry" spark plug pro- tector which should prove a boon to all users of outboard motors and all jump p-spark igni- tion systems which are exposed to dampness from rain, spray, etc. Users of Bone Dry" pro- tectorS here assert that bucket of water dashed over the spark plugs do not cause the motor to falter.
 The protector consists of a hard rubber cap which Is free from condensational difficulties of other devices for this purpase.
 The inventor has opened ne gotiations with a view to mak- ing this protector an item of standard equipment on one of the most popular motors on the market.
The Alaskan., 1930-05-09
Fingerprint Everyone
 Arrested

All persons arrested hereafter by agents of the Department of Justice, that is United States Marshals and their deputies, will be fingerprinted, under depart mental order recently announced by Marshal Albert White. This applies to all arrests. whether he crime for felony or mis- demeanor.
 The apparatus for making the prints has been sent to the various offices The order takes effect at once and applies to the entire nation.
 The fingerprints after being developed at the local offices, will be forwarded to the Washington office where a clearing house will be maintained by the bureau of investigation. The prints will become a part of the records of that bureau.
The Alaskan., 1930-05-09
Prohi Unit Gets
 New Club in Fight

The United States Supreme Court in a decision made this week, takes the position that dis tribution of paraphanalia for li- quor manufacturing was illegal under the Volstead law.
 Commissioner Doran has an- nounced that in keeping with de- cision his department will un- dertake to suppress sale and dis tribution of bottles, casks and corks displayed to attract pur- chasers who intend to use them in the manufacture illicit liquor. After the big dealers are wip- ed out then the bureau will go down the line" Commissioner is quoted as saying.
The Alaskan., 1930-05-09
Anchorage to Get High Power Radio Station

Anchorage is to be restored to a place on the wireless map of Alaska according to a statement made by Lieut.. Col. Frank Grif- fin, officer in charge of the Washington Alaska Cable and Telegraph system. It is the in tention of the government to eS- tablish a modern wireless station in Anchorage to cooperate with the Alaska system and a suffl- ciently powerful to maintain communication with the states. It is not stated when the station Will be installed or exactly where it will be located but 1t is that developments may be expected during the present year. :.
The Alaskan., 1930-05-09
Confirmation of
 Parker Refused

On Monday afternoon the United States Senate denied con- f1rmation of Judge John J. Park CT to be Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
 According to the record, this is the first nomination for that Court rejected since 1894. The vote stood Al to 39 against con- f1rmation.
 <, Twenty mine Republicans and ten Democrats voted for Parker and seventeen Republicans, one Farmer-Labor and twenty-four Democrats voted against. Sen ator Dill of Washington voted against and Senator Jones voted for confirmation.
 Ends one battle waged by or ganized labor with the score against the bosses. Parker's yellow dog" contract decisions was his undoing for it was a powerful argument in the de- bates.
The Alaskan., 1930-05-09
Picnic Every Day

"Yes, I certainly like to go
 fishing. Back in Texas I used to sit on the bank of the creek tall day sometimes and never ev- len get a bite" The Captain of lthe "Vesta" newest fishing recruit to Petersburg's halibut fishing indGstry, with a crew consisting of himself and two sons right from the sod in Texas,
 high boots, sombrero and all, Oc- .casioned considerable merriment
 on the Cold Storage dock one
 day this week Their trip of hali-
 but which was hailed for 1000 pounds, weighed out 402. By a system of notcheS on the edge of the hatch cover, they estimat- ed from length of each fish it's probable weight, and some of the fish were all of four feet long. There may be some little differences between handling a lasso from the back of a mus tang on the rolling plains of Texas and handling skates of haliubt lines from the deck of a bucking gasboat on the rolling Swells of an Alaskan southeast CT.
 If Captain Morrison does not prosper as fisherman, he is at least in line for some interest ing" experiences.
The Alaskan., 1930-05-09
HI. Democrats Fear
 Woman Candidate

The Democratic Central Com mittee of Illinois are charging Mrs. Ruth Hanna Mccormick with expending more than one million dollars in her recent campaign for nomination for the United States Senate. They de- clare that she thereby loses her right of legal nomination. So the Committee has called upon the voters" to consider James Ham" Lewis, Democrat, as the only legal nominee for the office from Illinois.
The Alaskan., 1930-05-09
Combine of Fishing
 Interests on Columbia

The Commercial Fisheries As sociation, representing the Ore- gon coast from California to the Columbia River commercial fish ing interests, was recently organ ized in Portland. The purpose of the organization is "to ad- vance the interests of the com mercial fishing industry and to foster and develop 1t in every possible way"
 When the fishermen organize into unions they are immediate ly dubbed "holshevik" and rad icals" and other terms of appro- brium. And the masters are clever enough and smooth enough to keep the fishermen from organizing into a real labor solidarity. And devious are the ways of making fishermen dis trust and fight each other. And the average fisherman does not think long enough to reason out that they should beware of the Greeks bringing gifts.
The Alaskan., 1930-05-09
Deer. Season Now
 Shortened

Under the new regulations put out by the Biological Survey De- partment, the season on buck deer in Southeastern Alaska is shortened slightly from the pe- riod September 1 to November 30 to the period August 20 to No vember 15. The open season on goat was extended F days-Auguct 20 to December 31 instead of September 1 to De- cember 31.
The Alaskan., 1930-05-09
HITTING AT THE ROOT

Clint w. Hager, United States attorney in Atlanta Is advocating legislation which will deny to physicians who are dope addicts or who have been convicted of a narcotic crime the right to dis pense narcotic drugs. Testimony before Congress reveals there are approximately 2,O00 addicts who, under existing federal laws, must be allowed to prescribe and dis pense narcotics.
The Alaskan., 1930-05-09
Missing TrOI|er Mystery Case On
 West Coast Puzzle to Fishermen

All evidence brought to Ketch- ikan by U. s. coast guard cut ter Cygan recently indicated that IL. A. Olsen of Ketchikan, own CT of the trolling boat T-577 fell overheard and was lost.
 The boat was found adrift and picked up on April 29 between Turn Arm and Guide Rock near Hunters Bay on the west coast about 60 miles from Ketchikan. It was found and picked up by Capt. Walter Waters of the Beil- by from Wrangell and taken by him into Hunters Bay.
 As far as can be learned Olsen was last seen by a man by the name of Johnson, who talked with him at 4 o'clock in the morning of the day before. Ol- sen then said he way on his way 10 Ketchikan.
 Everything on the boat was found intact: the engine shut off but the switch on. The bow of the boat was stove in, appar- ently having hit a log or some other obstruction.
 It is believed by 9 number of fishermen that Olsen fell over the bow of the boat and was struck by the propeller as the boat passed over him. He was said to have been an excellent swimmer. Searching parties were organized among the troll CTS at Rose Inlet, and the islands in the vicinity of the accident were being searched for the missing man
 Tlle Cygan returned to Ket- chikan on the End of May with the ill-fated T-577. Word from Rose Inlet was wired Ketchikan to the effect that it looked use less to search for Olsen as there seemed absolutely no hope of finding him alive.
 Olsen was a single man and had resided in Ketchikan for a number of years being we'll thot of by his business associates and friends. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Ketchikan and was connected with a prom inent family in Norway and was possessed of considerable wealth.
The Alaskan., 1930-05-09
Duty on Fish Will Hit Trolling Fleet
 On Sound and Coast; New Ruling

Duty is assessed on fish that IS brought into American ports by alien owned vessels according 70 recent telegraphic instructions from Washington. This is in line with action taken concern ing vessels of less than five tons net assigned Identification num- bers under the Act of June ', 1918. which have been engaged on the. high seas off Cape Flat tery and selling their catch at Neah Bay. =.
 Information has reached the Oregon officials that boats which heretofore fshed in Alaskan waters will head south instead of north this year and will fish in the vicinity of the Columbia River and the practice as to du- ties will be made uniform in the two districts.
 It is held by the authorities that salmon or other fish caught and imported under the circum- stances should be treated as du- tiable at the rates prescribed in the tariff act, unless satisfactory evidence is presented that the fish are entitled to admission free of duty as the product of American fisheries, under para graph 1630 of the tariff act and
The Alaskan., 1930-05-09

7. Today is one of the greatest of school days. The old school bell on the hill ng-donged it's last spasm this morning until next fall. No more lessons, no more books. Whoopeel Groups of happy children are much in evi- dence bearing their report cards as documentary proof of the ac- complishments of the year.
The Alaskan., 1930-05-09
Judge Thomas Dies
 At WrangelI

United States Commissioner w. G. Thomas of Wrangell, died in the Wrangell General Hospital Monday morning following a brief illness.
 Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian Church, Rev. Robert J. Diyen, D. D. officiating.
 For more than fifty years 'Bil- ly" Thomas was a resident of Alaska, coming up during the early gold rush in the Cassiar country. For a number of years he handled the pack trains in the Interior then he returned to Wrangell where he has resided continuouslv. After passing the prime of his life he married a former Presbyterian missionary at Wrangell. After a few brief years together, she died and in the twilight years of his life he again was married and is surviv- ed by his widow.
 For many years MT. Thomas was United States Commission CT at Wrangell He was a mem Der of the Petersburg Lodge F. & A. M.
 F. R. Havens Master of the Pe- tersburg Lodge, Ed LOcken, F. Nelson, Wayne Walther, Bert Cornelius, Richard Miller, Eric Ness, J. L. MacKecknie, Ole Elk rem and Knute Stenslid, went to Wrangell or the gasboat Laddie At the graveside the Masonic rit- ualistic ceremony was given ov- CT the last remains of departed brother.
 MT. Thomas had many friends new and old. in Wrangell ano a large crowd of them attended the last rites in the church and at the cemetery.
 Beginning next Wednesday
The Alaskan., 1930-05-09

article 449 of the customs regu- lations; that the vessel is owned by and in charge of an Ameri- can and operated for account of an American citizen or corpora tion. The employment of aliens in the crew would not bar free entry of fish.
 Also, it is recited such vessels owned by, or chartered to, or op- erated for account of aliens or persons who have declared their intentions but have not complet- ed their American citizenship, and vessels in charge of such persons are excluded from the privilege of bringing in free of duty fish caught on the high seas or in foreign waters.
 The suggestion is made by the customs officials that it would be advisable for all operators to carry documentary evidence to establish the status of the ves- sel and the person in charge where free entry of fish is claim ed. Fish buyers, it is stated may become liable for the duties on fish which are brought in with out payment of duty and which investigation discloses are not entitled to free duty.
The Alaskan., 1930-05-09
STIKINE NAVIGATION OPENS

On Saturday last the Hazel B. 3 left with a full cargo and a full list of passengers for Tele- graph Creek. Most of the men on this trip are prospectors and mining men. Some of them plan to work in toward the headwat- CTS of the Taku River.
The Alaskan., 1930-05-09

John Silva and Manuel Sores made a profitable catch of king salmon around the mouth of the NarroWs and Point Frederick. A large percentage of fish brought in to the market this spring are white kings
The Alaskan., 1930-05-09
A NICE YOUNG COUPLE

Over in Belgrade, Abraham Goyan, 1OS, village butcher, and father of ten, married a thirty year-Old bride on the 82nd anni- versary of his first wedding. '.
The Alaskan., 1930-05-09
BIG RUN ON WILLAMETTE

Reports from Portland, Oregon indicate a heavy run of chin ook salmon in the Willamette River. The fish were noted pass ing up fish ladders at Oregon City. ..
The Alaskan., 1930-05-09

pr Rae L Carlson, optomet- l'ist of Ketchikan has been in town the past few days taking care of her patrons.
The Alaskan., 1930-05-09

8. Peterson left for Ketchikan on the Alameda. Mrs. co. Nun dy, K. D. Scribner and H. Y. Baird were passengers for Wran- geIl.
The Alaskan., 1930-05-09
MINISTER GETS 20 DAYS

The Rev. Robert Shuler was sentenced to serve 20 days in jail and pay a fine of $1OO for contempt of court in Los An geles.
 He was cited and tried for contempt of court because he criticised over the radio two Su- rerior Court judges and their actions in connection with the prosecutions of various Julian Petroleum trials.
The Alaskan., 1930-05-09

Ed Johnson brought in 24O0 pounds of trout.
The Alaskan., 1930-05-09

The Lighthouse tender Cedar was in the NarroWs this week re- placing some spars and other aids to navigation.
The Alaskan., 1930-05-09

the crab cannery will be closed for two weeks.
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-30
Woodstock

Mir. and Mrs. George Westhaver recently entertained Mrs. Westhaver's mother.
 A meeting will be held at John Swenson's on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
 Mir. Chamberlin, a nephew of Mrs. Calkins, is recuperating at the home of Will Lesters.
 Several children in this section have been ill with sort of light form of the German measles.
 Mir. and Mrs. Raymond Young have vacated their tenement in Sprucedals and gone to New London to live.
 Cedric Child of Connecticut Axri- cultural College was a weekend guest of his mother. Mrs. Louise Child.
 Clarence Williams and Frank Ship pey have their ice houses filled and several other men are busy at 1t this week.
 A sewing meeting of the Ladies' Benevolent Society was held on Tues day afternoon at the home of Mrs. l.. T. Hopkins
 Miss Florence Child of Connecticut Agricultural College was q weekend guest of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. William Child.
 Mrs. Esther DeWolf of Springfield visited her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Eugene Wilcox last week, also her brother, Fred Wilcox, at the hospital.
 A meeting will be held at the Swed- ish church on Thursday evening, January 30th. This meeting win be in recognition of the faithful services of some members of the committee. Refreshments will be served after the service
 Rev. Russell Linton of Hartford fiil- ed the pulpit of the Hill Congrega- tional church last Sunday morning. The church school department have elected the following officers for 1880: Superintendent, Mrs. William Child; assistant superintendent, Eugene El- lis; secretary, Miss Blanche Shippey; primary superintendent. Miss Rilia Child
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-30
WOODSTOCK
Charles H. Bowen

Charles A. Bowen, seventy-one, formerly of New Bedford. Mass, died last Thursday at the home of his daughter. Mrs. Charles A. Sparrow, 22 Dayton street. Worcester. He was horn in Woodstock, the son of An drew w. and Polly Lyon Bowen. He was graduate of Woodstock Acad, emv. He was treasurer and general manager of the s. c. Lowe Supply Company. of New Bedford, for many years. later establishing his own bust ness under the name of the New Bed ford Mill Supply Company. He re- tired about ten years ago, owing 70 in health. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Charles A. Sparrow, with whom he made his home and Mrs. Henry ?. Allen of Orange. N. J., five grand children two sisters, Mrs. J. Arthur Cage of Lowell and Mrs. George U. Lord of Hanover, N. H. He was q member of Grace Church of New Bed
 ford. Funeral services were hela at the residence of his daughter. Mrs. Charles A. Sparrow, Saturday, at 1O30 a. m. Burial was in Woodstock
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-30
East Woodstock

Mrs. Ezra May is visiting relatives ! in Norwich.
 Judd Adams of Hartford is in town l for a while.
 Mrs. A. H. Hubbard is spending a week with relatives in Hartford.
 Rev. and Mrs. H. D. Baker attend ed the auto show in Boston last Fri day.
 Walter Potter of Worcester spent the weekend with c. H. Potter and family.
 Stewart Morse. who has been in Hartford for several weeks. has re- turned home.
 Henry Clemens entertained a party of nineteen relatives and friends from Dayville Saturday evening. An oyster supper was served.
 Miss Nellie Pratt. who is making her home in Southbridge. Mass, has been spending a week with Mir. and Mrs. l.. H. Lindeman.
 A. J. Thomas returned Saturday evening from a two weeks stay in New York and Harrisburg, Pa, where he attended the poultry show held there.
 Miss Sarah Pike and cousin Miss Lulu Grannis of Stamford, a student at the Willimantic Normal School spent the weekend with Dr. E. R. Pike and family.
 Everett L. Upham Jr. is in the hos pital at Newton. Mass recovering from an operation fer appendicitis. He is grandson of c. l.. Upham of this place and is frequent visitor. He is a junior at Bowdoin College. Me.
 The missionary meeting mention ed last week was held with Mrs. Frank Gleason and the gift of S25. .O0 was from Miss Julia D. May of Tram ingham. Mass, a member of our church and a former resident. who still retains an interest in local af- fairs.
 The annual church dinner was held
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-30

at the Community house last Satur- day. 100 attending. An excellent din- ner was served under the direction ef the committed Mrs. A. G. Morse, Mrs. l.. H. Lindeman and Mrs. Ernest Hubbard The menu consisted of fruit cup, cold roast pork. mashed potato. onions. rolls. cake, ice cream and cef- fee. The tables were very attractive with decorations of pink crepe paper. pink candles and napkins to match. Rev. II. b. Baker presided over the meeting which followed the dinner. Roll call was by clerk Miss Ethel E. Upham. An interesting history of the activities of the church for the past two years was given by Mrs A. II. Hubbard. Mrs. Everett E. May report ed fer the Ladies Benevolent society. Mrs. l.. H. Lindeman corresponding secretary read letters and messages from absent members.
Putnam patriot., 1930-01-30
AttaWaugan

Mrs. Oliver Tatrault spent Sunday in Worcester.
 A dance was held in the club hall on Friday evening.
 Mr.. Julius Mason has been re- cent visitor in Pawtucket.
 Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Aubin were Worcester visitors on Sunday.
 Miss Alice Kingsbury of Putnam visited at her home here Sunday.
 What was formerly the mill board ing house is being converted into tenements.
 Mrs. Joseph Lebeau remains ser iously i'll at St. Joseph's hospital Tn Willimantic.
 Many thermometers here regis- tered from to degrees below zero during the past week. ,
 Mrs. Hurley and daughter Miss Nel lia Hurley attended the funeral of Mrs. Simmons of Goodyear.