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The Alaskan., 1931-08-28
Auxiliary Officers 1892

Department President, Edith Sheelor, Juneau; 1st Vice Presi- dent, Grace Liebe, Cordova; 2nd Vice President, Edna Policy; Dept. Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Hazel Petrich; Chaplain, Mrs. Anna Youl, Fairbanks; Ser geant-at-Arms, Hertha Baker, Fairbanks; Historian, Ellen Bar ton, Ketchikan; National Execu-- tive Committee: Laura Johnson, Petersburg, 1st Alternate, Edith Sheelor, Juneau, End Alternate, Violet Swetman, Seward; Dept. Executive Committee, Dolly Kaufman, Juneau, Mildred Clark Juneau; Delegates to National Convention, Detroit 1881: Anr Barr, Cordova, Florence O'NeiI Cordova, May Campbell, Wran- gell, Minnie Dawes, Petersburg Mrs. A. L. Spaeth. Ketchikan Alice Lorang, Seward.
 Fairbanks will be conyentiol
 city in 1892.
The Alaskan., 1931-08-28
L0mens Not Killing
 Deer this Year

Reindeer production in North ern Alaska will be confined largely to the animals slaughter ed by Eskimos and two smaller corporations W aechter Bros :, and Alaska Cold Storage-ac- cording to B. B. Mozee, General Reindeer Superintendent, who arrived in Juneau recently from Nome enroute to the States for a thirty-day vacation. a
 The Lomen Reindeer Corpora = tion, heretofore the largest pro- ducer and exporter of reindeer products, will not slaughter ani- mals this year, he said. It is ex- Ipected that the total production will not exceed 5000 carcasses. MT. Mozee announced the ap- |pointment of Paul Stafford to De district superintendent, being in charge of the Teller range unit which comprises Teller, Wales, Shismaref, Inman and Igloo herds. He will make his head quarters in Teller.
 MT. Stafford, who has been connected for some time with the animal husbandry section of the Indian Service at Fit. Belk- nap, Mont, has had years Of experience in range manage ment and herd administration. He is expected to be in Seattle in a short time enroute to Teller to take over his new position. MT. Mozee, who stopped of
 here to meet Governor Parks and confer with him about reindeer administration mat ters, will proceed to Seattle as soon as the conference is f1n- ished.-Juneau Empire.
The Alaskan., 1931-08-28
Legion Auxiliary Has Year
 Of Constructive Effort

The local Auxiliary Unit ot Peters JGlg Post No. IA, Ameri can Legion, is rounding out a very busy and eventful year ot service. Their official year start ed Ia October with the elec- tion of officers. Those serving the Unit are, Mrs. Laura John n, President; Mrs Ana CuE- kelbergcr, Vice President; Mrs. Hon. ra Archbold. secretary, Mrs Edna Nelson, Treasurer; Mrs. Sibyl Loclen, Chaplain: Ms. Minnie Dawes, Historian; anii Mrs. Ann Carlson, Sergeant-at~ Arms. The standing committees were apr ointed as follows, Mem bership, Mrs. Ellen Hasbrouck and Ms. Edna Nelson. Finance Mrs. Gdna Nelson and Mrs SibJ. Locken; Publicity, Mrs. Jessie Anderson and Mrs. Minnie D"mes; Sickness. Mrs. AnE Dun kelberger and Mrs Amy Rude; Child Welfare, Mrs. Magnhild Lee.
 Different methods were tried for r. iSino funds for the work of the Unit, among which were a s., .Cs of public t idge Parties. This was the first trial of such in Petersburg and was very suc- cessful from a social standpoint. The price charged for partici- )l:ilg in the play inclu1cd i's.Lt lunch and the parties were we'll received.
 Due to @ change in the date Tor the annual Hope Chest Raf- lie, two came in the past years doingS. Two beautiful cedar chests filled with needlecraft furnished by the members, were rallied, one in November, 1880 a.il one on July 4th 1881 A food sale and the Annual Poppy Sale both proved successful.
 Various welfare enterprises were undertaken. The local hospital was remembered by subscriptions to magazines. The Sal-'ation Army Ful d to furnish materials for a Sewing Class was given a small sum and Alaska
The Alaskan., 1931-08-28
Threat Of Var
 Must Be Heeded

No matter how much we wish permanent and universal peace, we cannot secure it by wishing nor by declaring war impossible. There has been progress in that direction, but that progress has been tediouSly and pathetically slow. We must not deceive our selves by believing the whole world friendly to us just because we are friendly to the whole world.
 "This is a country of free men where every man is equal in op- portunity; and if equal in oppor-. tunity, fair play requires that he shall be equal in obligation to all other men. In other words, ev- cry American citizen who ex- poets to live under the flag ard share the advantages of it's pro- lection must be, in all fairness and good sense, prepared to pro- tect that flag with his life, his liberty and his sacred honor.
 T am not a miitarist, nor are the men of the American Legion or the women of the American Legion Auxiliary. But if to love ones country and to be willing to serve her in peace or war is militarism, then you and the maj ority of Americans I know are militarists, which after all means that when the national honor or life are at stake, you love your country better than yourself and are willing to die If required to prove it."
The Alaskan., 1931-08-28
Court Frees Officer
 LiqOur Charge

Lieut.. James A. Hirshfeld first of the coast guardsmen to be tried in Seattle on charges ot neglect of duty, was acquitted by the court.
 Hirshf1eld, executive officer of the cutter Tallapoosa, was ac- cused of failing to report the conduct of fellow officers of the crew at a dance in Kodiak, June 18th.
 The court martial immediate ly took up the case of Machin- ist Mate z. R. Schoen, accused of being intoxicated at the dance. He also was quickly ac. quilted.
 Capt. Eugene Banks, Jr., pres ident of the court announced that Lieut.. Carl Bowman was to be tried. Witnesses testified during the session that liquor was consumed before the dance. Warrant Officer Lieut.. Reginald French was found in the street after the dance, dazed and with a severe scalp wound.
The Alaskan., 1931-08-28
Takes Pictures
 Inside Stomach

Twenty seconds is all the time needed to take eight stereosopic views of the interior of the hu- man stomach with the new ap- paratus employed at the Leo pold Bellan Hospital, Paris.
 The tiny camera, known as gastrophotor, is the result of five years of research in the stomach and intestinal service of Dr. A. Becart.
 The photographs obtained can reveal cancer at it's beginning and make easier the diagnosis of different forms of gastritis. Also, valuable indications before and after surgical operations may be obtained.
The Alaskan., 1931-08-28
Legion Contention
 Goes Ouer Big

The Twelfth Annual Conven- tion of the Alaska Department of the American Legion and Le- zion Auxiliary convened in the Sons of Norway Hall on Wednes- day morning. Following Flag Salute, Mayor E. N. Dinner gave an address of welcome for the Town of Petersburg and was fol- lowed by T. s. Elsemore Vice President of the local Chamber of Commerce with greetings from the business interests of the town. Departmental Com mander, J. A. Talbot, for the Le- zion and Mrs. Laura Johnson. President of the Petersburg Aux Hilary responded to the greet ings. Miss Florence Tobin of ketchlKan played spring Song,
 on the violin in a very pleasing manner following which the Commander made announce ments relative to the convention.
 The afternoon session was taken up by the credentials committee and H. Oyama pho tographed the delegates in front of the Legion Dug-Out. Juvius Pluvius entered into the game and spoiled the parade Wednes- day night as there was a danger of the paraphernalia being damaged. On this evening the mixer at the Sons of Norway was a large and happy affair with every one out for a good time
The Alaskan., 1931-08-28
Mixer Staged
 By Auxiiar>

The Petersburg Unit of the Legion Auxiliary had the Mix CT" in hand, Wednesday night and it was a happy affair with everyone enjoying himself and herself to the last minute.
 The affair opened with a com munity sing and it was not such an effort to swing into the lilt- ing march-step tunes of the days of 1918 when the Boys went away marching to be soldiers.
 The Petersburg Drum and Bungle Corps lived up to it's name but lost first place to the Petersburg Auxiliary which put on several military band mum bers. that would make Sousa' s band turn green with envy. Mop sticks, kitchen utensils, coarse combs, fine combs and tin cans can make Whiteman's jazz orchestra step to better the number. Ketchikan, both or ganizations put on a crystal gazing fortune telling stunt that was misfortune for some but in all a clever stunt. Juneau Auxiliary started up another spell of songs of days when "Me and Maggie Were Younger and again the melodious voices of the basso profoundos joined in to swing back to those days when it was fun to the boys to march away while those who stayed home also fought to win the war.
 About II o'clock some one tuned in KJR of Seattle on the radio and the Texas brogue ot Bert Cornelius f1oated in thru the ether expressing his regret at being unable to be present and wishing the convention ev' cry success. Special numbers were played for various delegates and before long everyone's in ner man demanded attention st the Petersburg Unit brought or a feed that would tame th' widest and woolieSt of men Yum yum, tasted like more The crew of the Alert were alS' present to enjoy the culinar skill of the ladies of Petersburg
 Dance, my dogs are tired Yep, I'm goin' to the next"
The Alaskan., 1931-08-28

patients at MorningSide Asylum and the OrthCpedic Hospital 1T Seattle were given funds and gifts. Several members were remembered on different Occa- Sions.
 The Dug-Out or meeting place of the Legion and Auxiliary was the recipient of much of the attention of the members who gave freely to make it look in- viting and comfortable. Among the items furnished by the Aux Hilary were: Curtains, dishes, chairS, a heater and a piano.
 Tie activities above enumer- ated, together with the matters incident to the par, Of F ,.cS> to the Annual Department Con- vention of the Auxiliary, which is in Petersburg this week, has made a very busy and pleasant year and the Unit has reason to be proud of it's accomplishment.
 The names on the member ship roll this year are: AmeS, Dagmar. Anderson. Jessie Archbold, Honey Carlson, Ann Cornelius, Ruth Dawes, Minnie DeVeney, Meta Dunkelberger, Ann Harris, Nellie HaSbrOuck, Ellen Holt, Anna Hungerford, Florence 1SOl1l, Eulld Johnston, Billie Johnson, Laura Lee, Magnhild Locken, Sibyl Martin, Ann Mathiesen, May Michaelson, Frances Miller, Frances Nelson, Edna Olson, Legia Pearson, Myrtle Rude, Amy Sarff, Della Swanson, Amy Swanson, Lillian.
The Alaskan., 1931-08-28
New Discovery On Island

Joe Jackson, prospector on Chicagof Island recently brot samples of rich gnl6 ore from 2 vein uncovered between Hirst- Chicagof and Chicagof mines. George B. Rice, Charles Gold stein, Allen Shuttuck, Dr. w. w. Council and Dr. Robert Simp-
 The strike is said to be one ot the best discovered in this sec.- ton in several years.
The Alaskan., 1931-08-28

Arthur c. Peabody and Ralph Dell, both of Buffalo, New YorA, were suspended from duty. They imbibed a wee bit of dry liquor and are also accused of en- ploying a woman as a decoy to provoke violators of the prohi- bition laws and then of having :. arrested the inveigled violator.
The Alaskan., 1931-08-28
LEGION COMMANDER MADE
 INDIAN CHIEF

Ralph T. O'Neil, national com- mander of the American Legion was made Chief E-Mach-To Ki-E, the only pale-face chieftan of the Neg Perce Indians of Ida ho recently. His adoption into the tribe was a feature of the Idaho Department Convention of the American Legion.
The Alaskan., 1931-08-28
Place Of American Legion in
 In Politics, By Dr. Spencer

Second, 1t is time also to re- cognize that no amount Of re- solving, either at the time of tn, foundation of the Legion or now. can rescue it from the disadVan- tages that always accompany the collective operations Of hu- man beings.
 Obligations Pointed Out
 That is to say, it will be far better for all concerned if we abandon now the effort to evade
 1e issues that have arisen and recognize frankly that the Le zion is in politics, that it cannot ue taken cut of politics, that it ought not to be taken out of pO- 'itics, that it will be highly aG Vantageous for it to stay in poli- tics, that politics will be benefit ed by it's continued presence, and that it is the duty and obi cation of Legion commanders tc take the lead in declaring their interest in politics to be a ded- nite and specific phase of Le- glon affairs.
 While recognizing, however, ,-proclaiming even the presence of the Legion in politics, it is necessary to analyze it's purpOs- es and determine what motives will justify it's presence in public affairs. I distinguish three pur- poses that may motivate the Le zion in it's political activities.
 Partizan Politics Deplored The first, or course, may ca termed partizan politics. This is the phase of politics specific ally prohibited by Article III of our constitution. So far as know, the Legion has been clean in this respect. MT. Duffield in bis Forum essay attempts to make a case against the Legion but it seems not to have succeed ed. I have no interest in dis -cussing this phase, except to say that the Legion will fail miser- ably and deservedly if it per mits itself to become affiliated with any partisan group. It may not be a political asset of any party. Our founders were ab- solutely right in forbidding par ticipation in this type of politics.
 A second purpose of the Legion in politics is self-interest. In this respect the Legion has been aggressive. l have been afraid sometimes that it has been more than aggressive-selfish even. Others at least have thought so. The Nation owes genuine debt to those who have suffered, and who continue to suffer, as the result of the World War. But to capitalie our patriotism for selfish gain to those who have suffered is beneath the dignity of brave men who have the love Of their country that the organ izatiOn prOelaims. Both the Continued on Page 3
The Alaskan., 1931-08-28

the University of Washington, speaking before the Washington state convention of the Ameri- can Legion in which he opposed the present compulsory military v system and he also took the Le- zion to task on other matters. We herewith reprint excerpts from his speech:
 Tn our own State of Wash ton, the Legion is reported to have had nine bills it was openly sponsoring during the last ses- sion of the Legislature. An>1 when the question of optional military drill came before the faculty of the University of Washington last spring, I had a personal letter from one of the leading Legionaires in the state advising me that if military drill should be made optional at the University he would exercise his influence to have the state Le zion come out with a strong pub llc protest against the change. and attempt to muster public opinion behind compulsory drill.
 I had in mind writing this Le- gionaire in some such way as Senator Borah replied to a Le- zion Post in Idaho, that I recog- nized the implied threat in the letter, but that the issue of com pulsory or optional military training at the University would be determined solely on the edu- cational value of the drill, which was the only way I then knew or know now, to direct the curriculum of a great university. 1 did not make such reply, however, and am glad I did not as have an opportunity to pre- sent the problem in all of it's ramif1cations.
 Arm in Defense
 As I view all this discussion Of whether or not the Legion is in politics, it seems to me that the time has come for us all, the Le- zion and the public alike to re- cognize two things:
 First, that the American Le- zion was founded to be unofi- cially during peace times what it's members officially were dur AAAS wei c oC1CllSG dlIll u UIlt nation. As such, the Legion is an agency whose work is to aid in a conscious control of the evo- lution of American culture and in safeguarding that culture from overthrow, by hostile meth ods or otherwise, by other civili- zations. If the members of the Legion have evidenced a readi.. ness to die for their country, they have a right to live for it but to indicate as forcefully as possible how they shall continue to live in it, so that neither they nor their sons shall be called on again to offer their lives for it.
The Alaskan., 1931-08-28
American Legion Contention
 Congrat-o-grams

Indianapolis, August 26 1881 ). A. TALBOT, Commander American Legion of Alaska Care of Depart Convention HQ Petersburg Alaska Best wshres for convention stop Alaska its best record of all time congratulate you most heartily stop Only wish could greet you personally want to take this opportunity of expressing gratitude Ofr contribution outstanding National Legion bershp and to thank you your loyalty during istratiOn.
The Alaskan., 1931-08-28
RALPH T. O'NEIL, NATIONAL COMMANDER

Indianapolis, August 26, 1881 } j. T. Petrch Department Adjutant American Legion Care Department Convention HQ Petersburg Alaska Today the American Legion stands the of it's twelve existence with greatest membership in it's history million fOry two thousand six hundred seventyfou stop Alaska has contributed in substantial way to this great achie and for local support full stop Best wishes for a successful convention JIM BARTON NATIONAL ADJUTANT. Juneau, Alaska, August 26 1881 l Frederick Nelson Petersburg Alaska Regret unable to be present opening convention Please extend best wishes to delegates porunity for constructive work Legion during next year greater than before. GEORGE A. PARKS, GOVERNOR Indianapolis, August "A, 1881 TOM PETRICH, DEPARTMENT ADJUTANT, AMERICAN LEGION CONVENTION Petersburg, Alaska
 Your wire appreciated delighted Legion has splendid representation Territorial Child Welfare Commission We stand ready to aid in every possible We are greatly apprecatve remenuous program your Depart ment Child Welfare Committee good stop Keep advised your Detroit representatives desire contact them.
 5 EMMA c. PUSCHER, NATIONAL DIRECTOR AMERICAN LEGION WELFARE. &A~ R Ma~
The Alaskan., 1931-08-28

The dance tonight ends the convention
The Alaskan., 1931-08-28

Investigations.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-18
Rules Announced for Times
Babe Ruth Stars Contest

2 Ruth will name ten players and will
place them in batting order. Winners will
be determined on the correct selection of
players correct batting order Cor near
and the essays. Ruth will place his pitch
ers names at the bottom of the lineup
as is customary. Babe will select two
pitchers, but as there can be only one
hurier at a time participating in game,
it will make no difference which pitcher
is named first in the batting order.
3. All-America team consist of ten
players (TwO pitchers and eight other
positiOns)
4. player may be placed in any posi-
ton other than his regular position, pro-
viding he has occupied the alternate posi-
ton in one or more games of this cur
rent season. For example, a players reg
ular position on the team is second base,
but he has played shortstop this season.
Thus, this player is eligible for either
second base or shOrtstOp on the 1881
alI-America team. No player may be
placed in position he has not actually
covered during the season of 1881.
5. All players on all teams except Babe
Ruth in both the National League and
American League are eligible for the all
America team.
6. BABE RUTH WILL NOT SELECT
HIMSELF.
Z. Players must be selected on basis
of their playing during the 1881 season
only. Do not take into consideration
records made in previous seasons
8. Contest closes Aug. 81 midnight. All
entries postmarked up until that time
will be accepted.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-18
Chapman and Reynolds to-
Settle A. L. Speed Crown

planning to make wager with
Babe Ruth that Reynolds wins.
Chapman is considered by many
to be one Of the fastest players in
the majors in many years. He re-
Gently defeated his team-mate,
Dusty Cooke, in a 10O-yard race at
Yankee stadium and Ruth winning
$500 on Chapman's victory.
Although hampered by illness and
injuries early in the season, Rey-
noldS has stolen ten bases this sea-
son. Last year, he totaled sixteen,
two more than Chapman.
During his college days at South
western university Georgetown,
Tex9, Reynolds was a member of
the track team and is credited with
having run the century in ten sec
ondS several times. White Sox play
ers believe he is faster than Chap
man on a straight course.
Chapman is leading the American
League with forty-six stolen bases.
If he passes the half-century mark,
as he is certain to barring an injury,
he will be the first major league
player in many years to steal more
than fifty bases. Roy johnson of
Detroit is his closest competitor with
thirty.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-18
Iron NJ an Lou Gehrig Loves His Eels

Unlike Ruth. who must carry his heft about on
pair of chorus girl legs, Gehrig has pair of props
built along the generous lines of baby grand piano
Despite the fame and fortune that has come his
way. Gehrig stin is one of the shy, modest players
in the game Not as shy, Of course, as when he
first stepepd of the subway from Columbia uni
versity and into Yankee Stadium He couldn't be-
For as rookie Lou lived up to all the best base
ball freshman traditions from straw suitcase to let
tiers home
Lou, despite his poundage and strength is base
balls biggest ''mamas boy Writes to MON" every
night and says she is his "only girl Plays smart
game of bridge. Never had trouble with any player
save Ty Cobb, who used to rag him numerically.
They finally had fight in the Detroit dugout Cobb
winning when Gehrig missed right swing. slipped
and banged his head against a concrete wall. The
two stars then shook hands and called 1t quits
Gehrigs only vice is passionate love for eels
Like EN- whether they are boiled broed, fried,
fricasseed, picked or on the half shell
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-18
Apostles Even Series
Before Huge Turnout
Crowd of 1900 Views Game Under Lights Monday;
Indians Leave Is Runners Stranded; Teams Battle
in Third of Series This Afternoon

Indians and Saints their they
starting oeu Tor the third tilt in the
not struggle is expected The finale
day night under current home stand
Of the Hooers and also will
washington park Norman
scene OF action for the diamond
Sept - ~ " - W '
Inc night struggle Monday
apostles before
trnouts locally
more than $500
1879 record gate for n indianapolis
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-18
BY HENRY M'LEMORE
United Press stan Corresuondent

NEW YORK, Aug. 18-Ignoring the large cash
award offered to the sports writer who today re-
fuses to refer to Lou Gehrig as 'basebas iron man.
we hereby announce that Iron Man Gehrig will
play his 1.000th consecutive major league game in
Detroit this afternoon, weather and Joe Mccarthy
permitting.
1t seems that any fellow who has not missed a
ball game since June l. 1925 despite broken bones
black eyes, charley horses, split thumbs homesck-
ness and growing pains can be called an iron man.
without fear of contradiction.
OF course, giving Gehrig an iron man" rating
after his O00th game is hardly fair to Everett Scott
who ran off 1907 games before missing day, and
Joe Sewe, Gehrig's teammate, who showed in the
lineup 1103 times without miss. But there it is!
Gehrig is almost sure bet to go on and sur
pass the marks set up by Scott and SeweI There
never was player better built for tough wear than
the Yank's larrupin first baseman. Lou weighs in
the neighborhood of 23o pounds and every one of
those pounds is muscle