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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
|OLD SEA CAPT
 WILL GET AWAY
 FROM TURMOILS
Sooner Be Down Among CannibaIs Than Listen- to Gangster and Booze

Port Washington, L. l., Sept 4
 -(UPl-Capt H. E. Raabe, 73, once skipper of the Glenora in the South Seas with Jack London a member of his crew, will hoist sail on his 40-foot yawl "Spindriftn in about three weeks and head for the islands of the southern Pacific.
 The skipper, his SD ech sprinkled with salty phrases, ad- mitted he wants Ito get the hell away from the United States and it's talk about gangsters and booze"
 Raabe, whose life of adventure at sea began when he ran away from Hamburg, Germany, at the age of 12 and slowed away on Yankee clipper bound for Austra- lia, can recall, when he is in the mood, some strange happenings on palm-strewn islands.
 He says Jack London was "a pretty good sailor"
 He remembers being present, one night about 50 years ago, at a cannibal dance on one of the Solomon Islands. Skulls encircled the dancing spot. He saw natives killed and eaten. But Skipper Raabe indicated he regarded such doings merely as a "quaint Poly nesian custom
 The white haired skipper lives aboard. his boat, but makes trips weekly to his home at 19 Magnolia avenue, Jersey City, to get mail. After the weekly struggle with trains, subways. traffic and conver- sation about prohibition and rack eteering he returns to his yawl. takes off his shoes and relaxes in the cockpit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-04
New England Bank
 Conference Oct. 16
Second Annual Management Gathering Scheduled to
 Take Place in Boston

in November of last year in con- Junction with the sixth New Eng land Conference. It was so useful and successful that the bankers voted to ask the council to hold another conference this year.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20
WrongeN Wants Not
 Imported Labor

In accordance with the action taken by other towns in South east Alaska, Wrangell will r"o- vide work for the unemployed and act to prevent an influx ot superf1uous labor this spring Several projects are slated te get under way soon, and the fac' that these projects have receiv- ed some publicity arouses tht fear that Wrangell will be cen sidered a mecca for job seekers The city council and Chamber o Commerce are bending all ef4o' to take care of local labor be- fore using any foreign job~seeE CTS.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20
INCREASE IN CIGARETTE
 SALES

Nearly ten billion cigarettes were manufactured in the Unit cd States during the month or January to meet the demands of ,he smoking public, according to a recent survey.
 The total shows an increase ot more than 6eO,OOO,OOO over last months production, the survey sets forth, and a decrease ot 84O,316,7O3 for the corresponding reriod last year. Production of cigars increased 21,216,818 as over last month, but decreased 62,143,67O as compared with January last year. Manufactured tobacco also showed an increase of 5,297,131 pounds over last month but declined 1,182,227 as compared with the correspond ing period last year.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20
Judgement Claim,
 So Please Pay

R. E. Robertson representing q group of creditors of the de- funct Wrangell Narrows Packing Company, ScoW Bay, advised them that he had secured a de- fault judgement against the company and disposition of the cannery was in their hands They could have it sold if they desired. However, a little matter of $180 court costs, filing fees, marshal -ees, ct cetera, paid out of his own pocket should receive the immediate attention of his clients and if they would pro ate the account and send in the amount, he would appreciate it very much.
 The company was forced into involuntary bankruptcy in Se- attle last fall and it's assets and !ffairs are in the hands of a referee appointed by the court n Seattle. Various papers have been filed by attorneys in Alaska ra1atiVe tO the affairs of the company which are in a very condition. However, it will not be long when the credi- tors will begin to understand just what they will get out of the company when it's affairs are wound up.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20
HALIBUT MARKET THROUGH
 ORGANIZATION

Erling JohansOn, of the Trad ing Union, is in receipt of a wire from the officials of the Union in Seattle advising that is had sold a consignment of boxed fish from the schooner Excel at Se- ward. The fish was offered on exchange at the new grading.
 They are also making no at tempt to persuade the few small boats operating with union crews from selling on the new grading All Association boats are stil selling their fares on the ole gradings to the new buying corporation
 There is no change in tht strike situation but. develop ments are expected next week.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20
DID YOU GET YOUR SHARE

Inhabitants of Chicago con- sumed at the rate of 25,000.00G pints of beer a week during the last year. This means that an average of 8 and 13 pints were drunk each week per person of it's 3,000,000 inhabitants.
 It is pointed out in a recent issue of Golfers Weekly, by Col. R. I. Randolph, president of the Association of Commerce and head of the so-called "Secret six" crime investigation, that $2,0O0,O00 is paid weekly for the protection" by officials which allows this vast quantity of beer to rumble over the streets of the Windy City. Randolph further stated that the Commerce as sociation had listed 10000 "beel i joints in Cook County, most O. which were served by Al Capone king of bootleggers now Ian. gushing in durance vile for con tempt of court.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20
Postal Telegraph
 Would Buy Cable

Officials of the War Depart
 ment have stated to the press
 that an inter-departmental com
 rIittee has been formed to study coordination of government communication services in Alas ka under recommendations made by President Hoover. Under the accommodations the Naval radio stations at Kodiak and Sitka have been closed and all their +ratf1c directed through the War Department stations. The sta tiCn at Sitka has been dismantl- ed and it's business handled by the cable system The Kodiak station is being dismantled and it's business taken over by the cable system.
 It is stated that the Bell syS- tenn, American Telephone and Telegraph Company might be the purchasers of the system in Alaska. Other reports are that the Postal Telegraph Company was negotiating for the purchase Of the Alaska cable.
 In event a private concern purchases the system of cables and stations. it will be required to continue the present service. of the system as au- thorized by the War Depart ment will not be made until the next congress. A similar proposal brought before the last Congress failed of passage.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20
Interest Lags In
 Municipal Elections

Up to the 18th of March only 15O had registered for city cleo tions in Juneau. Last year there was total of 900 registrants. In this respect the capital city has nothing on Petersburg. Regis tration is not only slow, but in- terest in placement on council or other elective office Jagged so much that at a recent caucus there was not a sufficient num- Der of voters to name ticket or place other names on the ballot.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20
Seattle Opposes
 Bureau Transfe,

The Seattle Chamber of Com merce is on record as opposing the transfer of Bureau of Edu- cation affairs in Alaska to the indian Bureau under the Depart ment of the Interior on the grounds that it was their opin- ion that such a change would be detrimental to the Alaska In dians.
 Commissioner Rhoads or As sistant Commissioner Scatter rood, it has been announced will come to Alaska some time this summer for the purpose of Se- curing first hand information in Hrder that they might admins ter Alaska affairs intelligently If the present policy of allowing the Indian to develop through proper educational methods and contacts be continued, there will be no quarrel with the Indian Bureau. But if it insists upon ap- plying Indian Bureau methods 10 Alaska, there is no doubt but
 hat there will be considerable disagreement between the Alas ka Indians and the Department of the Interior. The situation in Alaska is foreign to the policy of the Indian Department and is creating a lot of congecturing as to how the department will handle the situation.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20
Once Hailed As
 Mighty Warrio,

Jim Thorpe, once acclaimed the worlds greatest all-around athlete of all time, is pictured as being in Los Angeles with a DICK and shovel digging out a living for himself and family. This star of the gridiron firraa- ment, alone and single-handed, cornered Olympic game honors for the United States only to lose the prized trophies because he once played professional baseball.
 Jim is offered forty weeks contract by the head of a Fanchon and Marco theatrical unit. The stage presentation with which Thorpe will work, if he accepts the contract will be bullC abOut the impending Olynn pic games to be held in los Angeles, this year.
 Thorpe was discovered recent ly working with a pick and shov- el at $4 per day with the crew constructing the new General Gotta eat" was bis laconic reply when asked why he was doing such work. Looks now like Mrs. Thorpe and the kids and are going to eat plcn- ty," Thorpe declared after re- ceiving the offer from Fanchon and Marco.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20
CONGRESSMAN MUST
 STAND TRIAL

Justice Peyton Gordon denied 9 motion for a directed verdict of acquittal for Edward E. Deni- son, former congressman from Illinois, charged with possession 0f liquor. The liquor was seized hv customs officials when Deni- son landed on American soil The trunk which was seized. was alleged to have considerable liquor in it.
 Defense attorneys claim that the trunk was not Denison's but 1t is alleged the trunk was de .ivered to his office soon after he returned from the Canal Zone
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20
Gouernor Asks For
 Bird Appropriation

The governor has recommend ed that the bounty on wolves be discontinued and with the same stroke of the pen, almost, re- commends an appropriation of S2,500 for carrier pigeons to be used by pilots of airplanes in event of their loss. It has been suggested that the airplane com uanies take care of this expense if they wish to carry the pigeons as these corporations are private concerns and in no way behold en to the Territory.
 The wolf and eagle bounty that is something else and is creating considerable interest up and down the line. So far all are for it. If it is right, why not It is also suggested that the le- gislature forget appropriating anything for the wolf operation' of the Biological Survey. The cost of keeping up this fedora bureau is more than it's service 70 the territory is the argumen set forth.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20
New Dry Squad Men
 To Make U. 5. Arid

Prohibition Director Amos w Woodcock announced last week that more active campaign would be waged against violaters Of the dry law by appointment of 500 additional agents on the force. He stated that a circular has been dispatched to all a. gents of the department detail ing what he expects of them. In the circular they are reque"ted 10 submit plans for future oper- ations in their territories.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20
JUST AN APPETIZER

James Edelman, Lost Nation, Ia., consumed forty-five eggs and a half loaf of bread in sev- anteen minutes on a bet. He won. He offered to eat another dozen eggs within an hour, but this was refused by purchasers of the eggs. He had his eggs boiled one md one-half minutes. Lawsy if ne ate forty-five eggs just on a 1et what would he have eaten had he been hungry?
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20
BiU to Establish
 Fur Farm, North

Robert s. BragaW of Anchor age presented a bill for the creation of a Territorial Com mission of Fur-Farming, estab- lishment of one CT more farms and the appropriation of S5O.OOC to further program to assist land encourage fur-farmers in the Territory.
 Another measure introduced ny him, and a memorial, have as their object the prosperity of the same industry,
 Under Bragaw's plan, the ter fitCry is to extend to the fur in dustry assistance as advanced to me agricultural interests and carries a clause appropriating &4,000 for the biennium. His memorial addressed to the De- oartment of Commerce, Bureau of Fisheries prays for permis- sion to take salmon for food for their animals, notwithstanding government regulations which prohibit the taking of salmon for fox food under the commer-
 ial fishing clause.
 Sen-t5r3 Dunn and Lomen of Nome introduced a memorial re- the Bureau of Fisheries to change existing regulations on the Yukon River and to per ait commercial fishing by resi- dents of that district and can- ming of salmon at community Canneries" in limited quantities. This follows a similar resolu-
 fen introduced in 1929.
 Fur Commission
 Under Senator Br2gaw's bill, a board of five members is to be appointed by the Governor, one to be named from each Division end the fifth member Q he a veterinary expert who hall be inc executive officer. The sal9ry of said officer to be not more than $4.0O0 per annum with office expense not to exceed $2,000 each year. Board members 10 be non-salaried but when at- tending meetings shall be paid at the rate of $10 per day.
 Establishment of experiment. al fur farms is authorized. The first station, however, shall be established on the Alaska Rail- road, location to be named by the commission. Other sites, if there be any, shall be also select ed by the Commission.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20
BOUND OVER TO GRAND JURY

Ben Bailey and Lawrence Pickernal were arrested on a charge of larceny from a dwell ing this week and after a pre- -fminary hearing were bound over to the grand jury on a two thousand dollar bail each. H F Irwin represented defendants at :he hearing and waived state ment by his clients. Mrs. Jean Allen filed the complaint.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20

MT. and Mrs. Jesse Ames re- turned from Seattle last week. MT. Ames had been down there for a considerable length of time in the interest of the Yukon Fur Farms. It is stated that he will leave for the states again shortly after the close of the mating season on the farm and he will take charge of the selling end ir the states and handle mink food for the market at the same time.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20
Pension hsuronce Plan
 Meets Solons' Okey

Representative Joe McDonald's Is bill to create a commission tc study the question of old age insurance and to formulate 9 system of pensions on the 'in- sHrance system received the ap- rroval of the House Committee on Territories. Its passage is be- lieved certain.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20
Liner Alaska Giiuen
 Complete Ouerhauling

The Alaska Steamship Com pany's liner Alaska" has been completely overhauled and mod ernized and is ready to sail for ports after a five-month's lay-up. Her reciprocating engines have been removed and electo- turbine engines installed. Her speed will thereby be increased 10 sixteen knots.
 She was scheduled to leave Seattle for Alaska ports on the 18th of this month.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20
hdian Bureau Lu
 Alaska Now

Secretary Wilbur, Department of the Interior has issued an or
 ter effective the 10th of this month, transferring the Admin istration of the Education and Medical and Sanitary Relief of Eskimos, AleutS and Indians in Alaska from the office of the Bureau of Education to the In dian Bureau. This is the result If an action of the recent Con- gresS in transferring the appro- priations made for the he9lth and education of Alaska Natives from one bureau to another. The appropriations include about $800,000 for Alaska Native schools; $32O 900 for health and S100,000 for completion of the industrial school at Shoemaker Bay, Wrangell-a total of about $1 100000 for the entire program
 This step is in accordance with the present policy of the Department of the Interior with relation to the proper function of the Indian Service and the office Of Education with the in tent of the law which created the office of Education-that it's primary purpose was re- search, that it's business was to study educational problems. The purpose of the present change is to relieve it of functions chief ly administrative and to place those functions under the In dian Bureau which it is declared should have administered these affairs from the time of the pur- chase of Alaska from the Russian government. From the time Russia took possession. and after he purchase of Alaska, up to 1884. the education of the In- dians of Alaska was sadly neg lected. In 1884, Secretary of the Interior Henry M. Teller assign ed the work to the Commission CT of Education. The develop ment of these schools had it's greatest growth under Dr. Shel- don Jackson who incurred the enmity of the bureaucratS in Alaska for his humane and pro- gressive methods. The work led into the reindeer industry which today is declared to be one of the great potential industries of Alaska. All the functions of the Bureau of Education in Alaska, health, education, reindeer will be administered by the Indian Department.
 Last year 93 schools were op- erated for Indians with a scat tering of white children in at tendance; 95 teachers were en- rloyed to instill knowledge in the minds of 3,900 pupils, with attendance of $500. The health service of this department has seven hospitals, nine doctors and one nurse to cover the entire work of the Bureau of Educa- tion.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20
GAS

The Shell Oil Company drop ped it's tank wagon price for gasoline in San Francisco to II cents a gallon which was two cents below Standard Oil Quota eions there. Retail prices were holding at IS cents. Price to dealers 81a cents a gallon.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20

Mrs. Clarence Lewis receiving "a telegraphic message from Port Townsend that her mot'>eF was seriously i'll, took passage on the steamer Yukon for Seattle The captain of this big steamer very kindly held up the steamer a half hour down the Narows to allow her to get on board.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20
Rebates" Now Is
 Only Contention

FiacJIcalIy all Of the differ ences between the Deep Sea FtShermen's Union and the Fish ing Vessel Owners Association are such that they can easily be ,roned out. A major issue still
 receiving consideration of both sides is that of rebates" paid captains. Both organizations are ftanding together against the buyers on the new grading plan tf 10 and so pounds for first
 class halibut.
 In section three which was amended by the union by chang ing the words market price" to purchase price" is now the ma jor question. The amendment has been made in an effort to prevent captains or owners of boats from accepting rebates" from dealers on any "gross stock" which includes provisions, equipment and oil sold to the boat in which expense the fish ermen share The contention of the fishermen being that as CO., partners in the expense of pur- "hasing supplies and equipment and co-partners in consump- ton of supplies and their loss, they are equally co-partner in any profit accruing from the purchase and the rebates should 2e eliminated Or divided.
 Those owners and captains 7ho defend the system claim that they are entitled to the re- fund because of their added responsibility" in being held liable for any unpaid bills and 'ecauSe they establish credit
 or securing the goods.
 United on Grading Question
 Most of the tonnage in halitut ares in Ketchikan is being sold
 directly to the new cooperative buying company established by the union and vessel owners at Prince Rupert and Seattle. Up o last week, Ketchikan had handled more fish than either Rupert or Seattle but the amount s said to be very small in com 0arison to that of other years. The officers of the cooperative Huying concern are optimistic nbout the program and it's out look at the present time How ever, no little concern is being felt by students of the halibut markets as to just how much of the market offerings the new concern can handle. There is nc question, in the minds of these men, both fishermen and vessel owners, that the buying end of he problem has it's ramificatiOns that are beyond the cOmprehen- sion of the average producer of the commodity from the ocean. Along with the ramificatiOns of The buying problems come the attitude of the buyers, whole sale and retail in the markets, and the danger of competition from foreign, fish. All of which will no doubt be brought out ir the course of time.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20

At the regular social of the Women's Community League held at the Lutheran Church Tuesday evening, March 17th, al. honor was given to St. Patrick. A delightful luncheon was served and the occasion was greatly enjoyed by the ladies present
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20

The Hungerford Bros. Logging Company was forced to suspend logging operations down at the south end of the NarroWs by the winter spell which hit this vici- nitv last week. Just as soon as the weather will permit they will begin their operations again.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20

Judge James F. Shipman, Moundsville w. Va, called Mike Noval, witness in a trial said: "Take the witness stand" Noval hoisted the witness stand to his shoulders, made for the door, TIME.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20

Local delegates to the Chris tian Endeavor Convention to be held in Sitka early in April are getting ready for the trip. The, will leave for the old capital city before April fourth.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20

The Anderson Bros. Shipyards is fast nearing completion. Work on the work shops have been completed and the workmen are now laying the roof in place
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20

Word received in Petersburg this week from Louis Tenfjord. who left for Seattle a week ago suffering from badly injured eve, indicates that his condition is serious and there is little hope of saving the sight of the eye.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20

H. A. Dahl is helping out tenn rorariy i nthe Sanitary Market durig tnhe illenss of Charles Greenaa.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20

The steamer Yukon passed through the Narrows this week taking on 512 tons of s. rinlp meat from the Alaska Glacier Sea Food Go.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20

The engine on the Americ is being taken out and will be plac- ed in the Louise S.. The engine of the Louise will be placed in the Americ in order that more efficient service might be given by these two shrimp trawlers
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20

Russel York is enclosing com pletely the shed back of Citizens Steam Laundry.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20

A. w. Willard is in town from his fox ranch in Port Buclerc. He reports the loss by fire of his smoke house and work shop, to- gether with considerable quantity of smoked fish and r,uch valuable equipment, seines Irools, etc.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20

Wm. Abbes and family, vaca- tioning in the states, have been enjoying CD a seize of the flu. They expect to return home next week.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20

The clam diggers are expected to make a delivery at any time from Shipley Bay.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20

The steamer Alameda call"H into port yesterday with mail and one ton of freight.
The Alaskan., 1931-03-20

Nj. Tom Goodman, who has Teen on the sick list for some time, is reported improving. He was able to be up out of bed a little this morning
The Washington times., 1931-12-30
CRAFT CHARGES
CD To ALBANY

NEW YORK, Dec. 80 GIN.
S0.-A political bombshell was
detonated today by Samuel cea-
bury, counsel to the HofStadter
investigating committee when he
sent charges against Sheriff
Thomas M. Farley, a Tammany
leader, and four Of his assistants
to Governor Roosevelt by special
messenger. Seabury also sent a
transcript of the testimony given
by them.
Those besides Farley against
whom Seabury filed accusations
are: Under Sheriff Peter ]. Cur
ran: James F. McNulty, secretary
of the sheriff; Deputy Sheriff ia
cob Rosenberg. and Deputy Sher-
iff Joseph Flaherty.
The specifications against the
officials include references to un-
explained large bank accounts,
gambling activities, and speakeaSy
operations.
Civic organization leaders indi-
Gated that when the text Of the
charges had been made public,
they would decide whether to ask
Governor Roosevelt to GUST the
five men from their offices.