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The Alaskan., 1931-03-13
The Mills of the
 Gods Grind Slowly

The mills of the gods grind slowly but they grind exceeding ly small is an old axiom. In the case of the Daugherty's of Pre- Sident Harding's cabinet the grinding has been slow bat the grinding has continued.
 A jury last week adiudged Nal Daugherty, brother of Pre- sident Harding's attorney gen. eral, guilty of violation of the Ohio state banking laws on five counts. Each of which count carries a penalty of from one to thirty years imprisonment ard a fine of $1O,OOO.
 Convicted of misusing bank funds, attorneys for Daugherty to seek a new trial for their client.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-13
Local Fishermen
 In Agreement

Word was received this week by the local fishermen from the officers of the Fishermen's Union, Seattle, advising them that iras- much as the local vessel owners were offering terms equal tC or better than those demanded by the fshermen's union, they could 20 out fishing at any time So the crews were outftting and rushing yesterday preparing to leave for the fishing grounds.
 The vessel owners of Peters burg have always been more lib eral than the terms of the agree ments between the two organiza- tions and in the present contro- versy have held out more as matter of principle in a spirit ot loyalty to the organizations The attitude of the Unions in view of the local situation is a very commendable one.
 A new development to the To- cal situation is the fact that a number of boat owners are now on the grounds fishing in several | oats. The fishermen are ready to 20 out now but it appears that the owners wish to wait for an other ten days until all the own CTS return from the grounds anc then all would have an ever start for the flat fish. While this has created considerable lot o1 talk. it does not appear at this writing that it will have any serious development.
 1 Ketchikan is much incenSed a the turn of affairs here. Inas much as the organizations ar' striking for principle and tha principle has not been won, the. feel that the Petersburg fisher men should remain in status cut until the breaks were made al
 along the line and the question
 settled to the satisfaction of all
The Alaskan., 1931-03-13
Petersburg Has 1st Woman Ruling Elder

Mrs. Tillie Paul Tamaree fo1 more than fifty years connected with the Presbyterian Mission york in Alaska, was elected a ruling elder in the Presbyterian "hurch Of Wrangell. She is the first woman ruling elder elected oy the Presbyterian Church in the United States.
 In 1879 she entered the Mo Farland Home, Wrangell and was immediately used by Mother Mcfarland" in school and church work. After her marriage ) Louis Paul, in 1887 she and husband were commissioner field workers at KlukWan. After the tragic death of her husband ny drowning near Metlakatla
 he was appointed field worker in the "Sitka Industrial Train ing School" at Sitka where she remained until 1906 when she was called to assist in the work at Wrangell.- She has been sta :ioned at Rake, Sitka and Pe- tersburg since that time.
 More than any other one per son she has contributed to the development of the Alaska Ma i've by her character life and teachings and is generally known among the native people as Mother"
 Election as a ruling elder in the Presbyterian Church is 3 fitting recognition of her work and service in the Presbyterian fields of Alaska.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-13
Webfooters Plan
 AIaska Trip

Complete itinerary of the c. P R. steamer Princess Charlotte which will take a party of Port land eXcursioniStS to Alaska this summer has been announced The vessel will leave Vancouver E. C., on June "A at 9 D. m, and will touch at Alert Bay, Prince Rupert, Ketchikan, Wrangell, Taku Glacier, Juneau and Skag- way. At Skagway the passengers will transfer to train for a t,ip to Lake Bennett.
 Oregonians taking the trip will so from Portland to Vancouver, F. O., by the c. P. R. steamer Princess Norah which leaves Portland on June 22nd. The re- turn trip will be by special train from Vancouver which will ar rive in the Rose Cityon July 4th
 This excursion is being spon- sored by the trade and commerce department of the Chamber Of Commerce of Portland in CO., operation with the American Ex- press Company.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-13
COST OF HIGH LIVING

The most that can be said of any living these days is Thigh living" But according to a re- cent report of the Bureau of Statistics of the Labor Depart ment, based on a survey made in g cities in the United States, there was 3 drop of 6.2 per cent between December 1929. and December 1880. Food prices showed the biggest decline With the present economic upheavals in the United States we could stand several more drops in the cost of living,
The Alaskan., 1931-03-13
Club Talks ~. !.
 Co. Mail Contract

The Chamber of Commerce in it's Wednesday evening meeting had a telegram from Delegate ,Vickersham advising that the Postal Department would in al probability discontinue the mail contract let to the Northland Transportation Company. A mes sage relative to the subject mat ter was sent to Delegate Wick ersham and copies of it along with other correspondence was sent to William Semar, Ketchi- kan, manager of the company in order that he might be fully ad- vised as to the position of the organization. Through MT. Se- mar, it is expected that this matter will be presented to all of the Chambers of Commerce in Southeast Alaska for endorse ment. The contract which was let for a period of six months iE now about to expire. The boats may continue to carry first class mail at the low freight rates but it is hardly probable that this will be done and the service rendered by this company dis. continued unless favorable ac' tion is taken by the postal de
 partment.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-13
Neglor Biu Taxing Fi;bre Boxes
 Not for Rererue" Says Author

Representative A. H. Ziegler has introduced a bill taxing fibre containers used in the canning industry. Under the provisions of the bill the cannerS may elect to use Alaska made boxes at a low CT tax rate or pay a higher rate and use the fibre container. While the bill, it is claimed has merit, still question is being raised as to the power of the legislature to legislate interstate commerce, under which the bill $ said to come. Tt is not strictly a revenue measure"
 Community Property Bill
 Presented
 A community property law following the Washington state law on the same subject has been introduced by Speaker Grover c. Wrinn The law has real merit and the support of public opin- ion.
 Old Age Insurance Commission Representative McDonald of Fairbanks introduced q bill which would create a commis- sion to investigate the adviSeabi- lity and feasibility of institutine an old age insurance system and to recommend to the next legiS- lature a general old-age pension
The Alaskan., 1931-03-13
KETCHTKAN TO HAVE
 NEW DAILY

The Ketchikan Tribune which has been in the news publishing field in Ketchikan for the past year, now announces that begin ming about the first of April it will enter the daily news field with more than mere columns of type" Following their an- nouncement, "The Tribune strives to be a strong force in furthering community enter prises and public welfare It will be truly successful only to the extent that it achieves these ends"
 It promises to continue it's liberal policy in fair, unbiased and energetic public service with malice toward none anC charity toward all" and will be progressive and constructive al ways"
 Following along these plan' there is no doubt that the Fri bune will continue successful! as the biggest and best paper printing all the news that is il to print in the First City o Alaska.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-13
Demo Leader
 Asks State Rum


 John J. Raskob, Democratic National Chairman has asked his party to consider a proposal for an additional amendment to the Constitution permitting states to manufacture, transport and sell liquor within their borders.
 Immediately following his pro- posal, MT. Raskob was most sev- erely criticised by Senator Rob- inson, Democratic nominee for vice president in the last cleo tion.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-13
TOO MANY STUDS


 A large surplus of Clark Coun-
 v, Wn., potatoes are still in the hands of growers, with poor prospects cf cleaning up the crop, farmers state. Despite low prices, consumption has fallen !. if and the local demand is light. Demand for seed potatoes from outside points has been light and few have been shipped Onions also are a drug on the market and the price offered is below the cost of production.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-13
Wolf Bounty

Wolf Bounty
 Representative Fred B. John ston of Fairbanks introduced a bill which would raise the boun- ty on wolves from ten to fifteen collars.
 "9-7" Combination
 By a vote of nine to seven, the reactionaries of the House re- fused the recommendation of the Committee on Committees and named Frank Boyle of Ju- neau in place of J E. Johnson, committee nominee. The revolt of the reactionaries was led by Representative ziegler and plac- ed the committee entirely in the ands of the pro-cannery crowd The fishermen are watching the moves of the various representa- tives closely as it is expected that the record of the repre- sentatives in this legislature will make or break political futures Would Resume Fish Hatcheries Representative Johnson intro duced a bill to reopen the Ket- chikan fish hatchery which was closed a couple of years ago. The measure carries an appropria- tion of $2O,OOO for operation purposes.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-13

Virtual slavery in the Alaskan salmon canning factories. with men working IA hours a day, is revealed by information secured at the Bureau of Fisheries re- gently, and corroborated by in quiries at the State Department. Nearly 30,000 laborers are re- quired in Alaska during the salmon season, and about 1.2OO of these are Mexicans. Nearly all are rounded up by employment companies in San Francisco, chiefly by the Chinese KWong Sang Wo Company.
 Each Mexican worker is re- quired to sign a contract far more stringent than even the Yellow Dog" contract ot the real mines. Part of this contract reads as follows:
 A Unique Contract
 T agree to work Sunday and holidays whenever required so to do by said foreman or boss inI authority.
 "I agree not to do any cooking personally either on board ship or at the cannery.
 "I agree to faithfully and honestly attend to my work at all times when requested to do so by the foreman.
 T agree not to leave said cannery during the time I amI and to render faithful service when thus employed,
 "I agree to work faithfully and at all times, includingI and holidays, as myl
The Alaskan., 1931-03-13
PRESIDENT MAY VISIT
 WEST COAST

Announcement has been made from Washington, D. C., to the effect that President Hoover plans to go out to meet the pub lie some time in June. His itin- erary may take him across the continent to Palo Alto, Cal. In which case he would probably return by the southern route, thus affording him to visit al least half of the 48 states.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-13

Don George, national 'rasselin' champion got one fall out of MalkoWicz last night in Seattle in one of the best matches ever staged in the Queen City.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-13
BUYS BACK LOOT

The Grand National Bank of St. Louis, Mo. recently paid s14O,OOO for $822,OOO in bonds stolen from safe deposit boxes on May 25, 1880, When is such a deal not a crime?
The Alaskan., 1931-03-13
Saxman Natives
 Refuse Land Deeds

The Natives of Saxman were recently informed by the United States Land Office that they would receive deeds to their pro- rerty immediately upon april cation. They investigated the subject and upon the advice of William L. Paul, Ketchikan, mo- fled the Land Office that they were not in accord with the kind Of deeds that will be issued
 The town was first laid out by 7heldon Jackson in the early eos with the idea that they would incorporate their town but this was never completed A few years ago, these people ap- 0Ied for patent to their town site and deeds to their property with the result as outlined above
 Prior to incorporation of the town of Saxman the members of the community had a poll tax and the money thus raised was used to conduct the business of the city. Since incorporation of the city the trustees have been working under an ordinance in conformity with the law of 1929 enacted by the legislature which rrovides that the trustees may tax possessory rights and this is the first year that the town has so functioned.
 Under the present laws, James A. Ramsey, representing the Land Office, notified the resi- dents of Saxman that the office was ready to issue regular deeds allowed by law to all who apoli- ed for them. The deeds contain a provision which makes them tax-free for a period of twenty five years but if the original grantee disDoses of his property then the lands become subject to taxation. Further, a provisc is made that sale of any such deeded land must be referred tc the Land Office Trustee for ap- proval of the Secretary of the Interior.
 Oppose Special Privilege
 The Indians do not wish to ac- cept these deeds with the taxa tion exemption clause and they ask for unlimited deeds. The. feel that they are able to handle their own affairs and wish to bt able to manage their own affair tn a business basis and the onl! possible way this can be done would be to have the power tt tax the residents and appl, said taxes on expenses inciden to the management of the town
 At present the Indians ar' quit claiming deeds to the1 property and feel that super vision by a trustee after thu deeds are issued will proven transfers of their property.
 \ Tn the interest of eliminatin
 vexatious questions that ma
 arise in the future when sucl lands are transferred, these peo
 ple are asking the intereste citizens of Alaska to bear thei Influence on the Indian Depart
The Alaskan., 1931-03-13
CHEAP BREAD IN
 BUENOS AIRES

In futherance of a campaign to reduce the cost of living, the municipality of Buenos Aires be- gan selling bread in public mar kets at 15 centavos a kilogram (more than two pounds for i've cents.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-13

ment and the Land Office in or der that special privilege may be done away with and that the Indian may function in the dis position of his property as coes any other citizen or even non- citizen of Alaska.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-13

Kayhi basketball team has called off it's Fairbanks trip on account of flu in the northern city.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-13

MT. and Mrs. Charles Zim- merman returned to Petersburg this morning after several weeks visit in the states.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-13

employers may require, and eS. pecially during the big run o1 salmon when filling machines will run early and late, to be or hand and work when requested so to do.
 Bosses Get Fines T agree that in case of refusal to work when able to do so SIC shall be deducted from my wages for each offense committed
 T agree that in case I should leave without permission said canne~y and seek employment elsewhere to forfeit the sum of $50.
 T agree to take such food as is supplied and cook by a chinese cook, and not to cause any trouble at the table or throw any of the cooked food away, and should I break this rule I agree to forfeit $5 for each of fense.
 Strikes Are Barred
 T agree not to go on strike durino the canning season and if the canning company, through me, has anv loss or damage done them, and hold KWong Sang Wo Company responsible for said loss, I agree to forfeit all of my to said Kwong Sang Wo Company"
 When it is remembered that the Alaskan canneries are far away from civilization, on lonely coasts where the canning com pahy owns everything in sight.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-13

Charley Greenaa, proprietor of the Sanitary Market, is laid ID with a strained back.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-13

MT. Frank Herman was pas senger for Juneau on the North land, this morning.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-13
Work Long Hours

Officials at the Bureau of Fish cries said that men often worked 14 hours a day at the peak of the season.
 The clause with relation tc food was put in apparently be- cause some MeXicans tried tC escape in a boat on account of the vile grub" served them. They were captured, and charg- cd with stealing the boat. One of them was badly beaten.
 While contracts with all la bOrerS except Chinese and Jap anese are said to be the same, the bargains driven with Mexi- cans were first to become public Mexico formerly protested strongly against such treatment If her citizens; but the new gov ernment of the southern repuh- lie does not seem to be so much concerned about the human element.
 Editorial Note:- Associated Press dispatches released this story under title "5,OOO Mexican Slaves in Alaska" The basis of this story is furnished by the U. s. Bureau of Fisheries.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-13

Gasoline dropped to a low of --2h cents in Seattle last week.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-13

Have you registered. for. the City elections? Why not now?
The Alaskan., 1931-03-13
U s. Bureau Of Fisheries Report Stirs Mexican
 Gouernment 10 Protest SIauery in Alaska Fisheries

it is clear that the worker who signs one of these contracts has forfeited all his rights.
 For example, the company need only employ a few bruisers to pick rows, in order to be plac- cd in a position to claim forfeit cf the entire wages of their workers.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-05-21
News Items From
Wanda Vicinity

Wanda, May 19,-Martha Spaldlng
of st. Paul arrived here Friday for q
two weeks vacation with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Spalding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nick .Jenniges and
family spent Thursday evening at the
John Bierl home near Wabasso.
Mrs. Nicholas Dedericks and daugh-
ter Dora Marie were Lamberton
visitors Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Moelter of LAM
berton visited at the F. K. Schlump-
berger home Friday.
Art Fecker Of Springfield called on
friends here Wednesday.
Oscar Gabriel and M. M. Jenniges
returned Sunday from few days
fishing trip at Lake Mary.
Clement Brasket of Vesta spent
Sunday afternoon with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. C. j. Brasket.
Paul Doepke was business caller
at st. James Friday.
Mrs. Anton Heiman and children of
Springfield called at the Stanley Oh
son home Thursday.
Erwin Doepke and Walter Benson
drove to the Cities Wednesday and
drove home new Ford truck.
Paul Spalding and Joseph Voldal
attended the show at Redwood Falls
Monday night.
AL. Marti of New Ulm was bust
ness caller here Wednesday.
Henry Laube, Mrs. G. A. Otto and
daughters Ethel and Evelyn were
Redwood Falls callers Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. x. Schlumpberger
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Eichten and
family visited at the John Moeltel
home at Lamberton Thursday.
Wilbur Dederichs, Erwin Eichten
Paul Spalding and L. M. Sherman
drove to Vake Mary Thursday on a
fishing trip. They returned home,
Sunday.
Paul Doepke and son Erwin were
business callers at Walnut Grove
Monday.
Joseph Voldal accompanied by Re
gina Seimmers and Irene Holt drove
to Redwood Falls Friday.
Mrs. A. j. Balfany and daughter
Dorothy visited at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Paul Doepke Wednesday.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-05-21
Farewell Party at
North Redwood

North Redwood, May 18-A fare
well party was given at the home of
Mrs. Anton Becker Monday afternoon
for Rev. and Mrs. w. G. Schendel
who are leaving this week for Olivia.
A short program of musical numbers
was given. Mrs. Vern Shoemaker in
a pleasing manner presented the hon.
ored guests with table lamp as a
token of appreciation for what they
had done during their short period of
time here. She also stated that we
were not only losing the pastor but
Mrs. Schendel who has so ably filed
the office as president of the Ladies
Aid. The rest of the afternoon was
spent socially and delicious refresh
ments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. C.. Schuenert accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Henze
of Minneapolis spent several days
this week at Mile Laos Lake.
Mrs. Grussendorf of Cosmos Is
visiting at the home of her son and
daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. w. r.
Grussendorf this week.
Mrs. Chas. Boyle accompanied
Mike and Carrie Ames to Iowa Mon
day when they visited relatives re-
turning home Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Otto and son
and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Otto and
family of Redwood Falls were visit
ors at the Paul Otto home last Wed
nesday evening.
Miss Goldie Harris spent the week
end at her home at Vesta.
Mrs. Obs of Willmar is visiting at
that home of her daughter, Mrs. Vern
Shoemaker.
Mrs. Harvey Harris of Vests
visited her daughter, Miss Goldie, who
teaches here Friday afternoon.
A large crowd from here attended
the services at Middle Greek Sunday
evening to hear Rev. Schendel deliv-
er his farewell sermon.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-05-21
Gales SOrOsis Club
Holds Picnic

Gales, May 19-The Sorosis Club
members enjoyed picnic last Thurs
day afternoon at the Thomas B. Hicks
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Reynolds and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Flesner and daughter and Mrs. Alan
son Reynolds and son were callers
Sunday evening at the Harry Flesn-
er home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Goss and baby
daughter visited short time Friday
afternoon at the parental Albert Goss
home.
The teacher Miss Emma Zwach and
pupils Of Dist. 40 enjoyed wiener
roast last Thursday afternoon near
the river.
Glen johnson shipped carload of
cattle to the Cities last Thursday.
Charlie Nelson and sister Mrs.
Rawlings were callers at the Frank
Rawlings home in Tracy last Thurs
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Mcfarland
called last Wednesday at the Clar-
ence Munsun home
Sylvia Arndt had her right arm
broken just above the wrist week
ago Sunday.
Mrs. Clarence Munsun and sons
and Mrs. Walter Dollenbach spent a
week ago Friday with Mrs. Elmer
Goss.
Mr.. Hogan Johnson and daughter
Emma spent a short time last Mon
day evening at the Frank Flesner
home.
Miss Lucille Larson fell last Thurs
day afternoon and fractured her arm
at the elbow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Goss and
daughter spent short time last Fri
day afternoon at the parental Owy-
charzick home in Tracy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Munsun and
sons and Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbert Fles-
ner and baby were guests at dinner
Sunday at the Harry Flesner home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Dollenbach
and Mr.. Charlie Kohler spent a short
time last Thursday evening with
their mother, Mrs. Kohler in honor of
her birthday.
Examinations begin this week Fri
day in the rural school for which
quite number are preparing to take.
Olgot Vests were visitors Sunday
Of tho C1oy, JohnSon home
A large crowd attended the school
picnic last Friday of School Dist. 62
at the Clarence Munsun home. Miss
Luella johnson closed very success
full term and has been rehired for an
other term.