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Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-23
Roof Fire at Laundry

A roof fire at the Hill bath house and laundry on First Avenue caused a furry of iex- citement in the piled district late Thursday afternoon but was extinguished by means of the wheeled chemical engine before material damage was done.
 Sparks from the chimney held against the inflamable tar roofing by a ladder lying on the roof are believed to have started the blaze. The bath house management wish es to thank all who assisted in the preservation of the prop erty, which for a time appear ed in very serious danger of destruction.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-23
C OOD PR OG R E s s
 ON METCALF GROUP

Excellent progress in driving the new prospect tunnel on the Metcalf and Fendley group was reported by W. w. Met calf, superintendent of oper- ations and co-owner of that highly regarded gold property, who spent a few days in town this week.
 The new tunnel, designed to explore a section of the huge gold bearing quartz belt ex- tending through the property, was in a distance of 35 feet and making 3 feet a day when MT. Metcalf left Banded Mountain.
 Transportation and supplies over the difficult Chickamin Glacier route is the great diff ficulty in opening up this prop erty, which shows all the ear marks of developing into a big gold proposition.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-23
Highway to Meziadin Lake
 Urge d by C. of C

Extensive arguments for the routing of the ic-Yuhon- Alaska Highway by way of Meziadin Lake to permit early auto travel to Alaska over a branch road to the SteWart and Hyder districts are con- tained in letters forwarded this week by the Chamber of Commerce highway committee to H. H. Rice, chairman ct the U. s. commission appointed to study the big International highway project, and his as Sociate members, Ernest Walk er' Sawyer and Major Malcolm Elliott.
 The letter points out that by routing the main highway via Meziadin Lake, only 25 miles of branch road construction will be required to open the way for auto travel to Alaska and directs attention 70 the important fact that by su h a routey Hyder will be 800 mil IS nearer the United States than any other Alaska town that ,an be reached by the high way. The letter also directs at tention to the splendid Deal government road system, the scenic wonders of this region, and the strategical importance of having the proposed high way meet the sea on Port land Canal.
 The committee, which in- cludes Ernest Blue, J. A. Hall. and Chas. F. Sandford, plans to forward similar letters to the members of the Canadian commission and others whose influence may assist in Gecur- ing the proposed short route to Alaska.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-23
U, s. WILL TAKE PART
 |NS|LVER CONFERENCE

That the United States gov ernment is prepared to take part in an international con- ference on the silver question, was announced last week in Washington, D. C., by under secrtary of State, William R. Castle, according to press re- ports. At the same time MT. Castle intimated that this country does not propose to call such a conference.
 Questioned about reports that the Chinese Nationalist government would sponsor a conference to stabilize silver, Castle said that such reports had reached him informally but that the State Department had received no communica- tion from the Chinese govcrl- ment.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-23
"E rni e" Ora W f ord

George Ernest Crawford, 46, brother of w. J. Crawford, of Stewart, met with an untimely death in New Westminster, B. C., last Saturday as a re- suit of injuries sustained the proceeding day when his automobile crashed into a street car.
 Ernie" as he was generally known, resided here for sever al years and was well-known to most of the old-time resi- dents of the camp. He was q mining engineer by profession and a native of Illinois, all though residing in Canada for 35 years.
 He is survived by widow, one son, one brother, two sis ters and an aged father,
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-23
Forest Bureau Authorizes
 Improvement of the
 Banded Mountain Trail

Improvement of the Banded Mountain mountain trail tc the extent of $500, with a view to assisting prospecting in the Chickamin River dis trict, has been authorized by the Forest Service trail bur eau, it was announced at 6 meeting of the Chamber of Commerce held Wednesday evening.
 MT. Metcalf,, coowner and manager of the Metcalf and Fendley group operations, has been delegated by the bureau to direct the work, which will include both reconditioning and improvement of the trail which extends along the south erly border of Chickamin gla- cier.
 This work will be much ap, preciated by the miners and prospectors of that section and will do much to facilitate de- velopment work on the prom ising Metcalf and Fendley gold property.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-23
u. S. CRUISER COMING FOR
 TERNATIONAL CELEBRATION

The United States Navy will be represented at the Alaska British Columbian Celebration to be held here July 18th, 18th, and goth, with Stewart and Premier, B. C., and Hyder, Alaska, participating, accord ing to telegram from Admiral Schofield, commandant of the Puget Sound Naval Station, to E. D. Had don, IIyder representative on the celebration committee. The message says:
 Your letter of May 7th to com mandant thirteenth naval district and telegram to Secretary Navy in re- gard to naval participation in the in- ternational celebration to be held Hyder. Alaska, July 18th and 18th have been forwarded to me for ac. ton.
 'I am pleased to advise you that the U. s. s. Detroit, cruiser, has been detailed for this duty"
 The Detroit is one of the U. S. Navy's modern light cruisers. The vessel is slightly under 800 feet in length and of 7,G50 tons displace- ment. Details regarding her armen- ment. Details regarding her arm ament and personell are not avail able.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-23
A telegram from Governor

A telegram from Governor George A. Parks to U. s. Commissioner Chas. F. Sand ford this week announced the admission of Charles Malar- der, aged local resident, to tle Pioneers Home at Sitka. The admission of the old-timer to the Home was due principally to the efforts of the local ig- loo Pioneers of Alaska, wh, interested themselves in his case some months ago and also took the initiative in securing means for his transportation to Sitka on the Zapora.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-23
Indian Bands to Compete at
 Big International Celebration

Plenty of band music and an interesting competition be- tween Indian bands of Alaska and British Columbia are pre- Saged in an announcement this week by Oren F. Hill of the Alaska-British Columbia in- ternational celebration con- .mittee that the Kincolith, B.. C., Indian band has agreed to meet the Metlakatla Indian band in competition during the celebration period, July, 18th, 18th, and 20th.
 The committee has entered into communication with the Metlakatla band organization, which is expected to reply favorably.
 Merl. F. Thomas, former local merchant, who removed to Cordova several years ago, is now located in Juneau, accord ing to recent advices.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-23

The Hyder School Board is further improving the school grounds by extending the front fence to enclose the for mer Fernald lot, recently pur- chased for the use of the school by the Moose lodge.
 As a result of this acquisi- ton, the school grounds now embraces an area 200 feet wide and of equal depth.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-23

Victor Stella, Italian resident of Stewart, was sentenced Friday to one month imprison- ment and to pay a fine S25, following his conviction on a charge of receiving public re- lief while drawing down rent from property in Stewart of which he is the owner.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-23
JACK CRAWFORD
 KILLED IN FALL

Victim of a mysterious ac- cident, the details of which will probably never be reveal ed, the body of Jack Craw- ford, we'll known Stewart res- ident, was found Monday morning in the icy waters of Boundary Creek, on the upper reaches of the Salmon River road.
 When discovered by Joe Frank, the body was damned against log in sitting pos ture short distance from the bridge and with the spray from the swift rushing stream breaking over the head, the only unsubmerged portion of the remains.
 An examination by Dr. J. H. Robinson of Premier disclosed a bad cut on the head, al- though the skull was not frac- tured, and that the unfortu- nate mans right kidney had been ruptured, with resultant internal hemmorhage. He had apparently been dead about 12 hours and exposure appear ed to have been a principal cause of demise.
 Evidence given at a coroner's inquest in Stewart Tuesday, indicated that the deceased had fallen over the low guard rail of the bridge while mak- ing his way from nearby road house to the w. J. Craw- ford barn at 13-mile. His body apparently struck the rocks in the creek bed some 20 feet be- low and rolled into the stream. where it was caught and pin ned against the protruding log where the corpse was found. A verdict of accidental death was returned, together with recommendations that rail- ing be installed on the bridge, which is apparently decided ly dangerous spot after night fall.
 The deceased was 50 years of age and is survived by one brother, w. J. Crawford, of Stewart, owner of the Craw- / ford Transfer Co.,, three sons and a daughter, all of whom reside in the south.
 MT. Crawford's death occur red only a few hours after that of a younger brother, George Ernest Crawford, who was killed in an auto crash with a street car in New Westmin- ister, B. C., May 18th.
 The funeral was held Thurs day afternoon with services at St. Marks Church, which were attended by majority of the residents of the district. The services were conducted by Rev. G. H. Moody. The funeral cortege was probably the largest in the history of the camp, as the deceased, was one of the districts most widely known and highly esteemed residents.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-23
RYDER, ALASKA, SATURDAY, MAY g, 1881.
SUGGESTS SILVER
 RESTORATION MOVE
 AT OTTAWA MEETING

The coming Imperial Econom- ic Conference at Ottawa would be an excellent place to start the restoration of the value of silver. J. F. Darling, director of the Midland Bank, of Lon don, told the banking and commerce committee of the Canadian House of Commons, in an interview with that body last week. MT. Darling also suggested that Premier R. E. Bennett would be an excellent man to start it.
 Something has to be done to rescue the world from the economic morass into which it was sinking, MT. Darling de- clared. The impossibility of carrying the stupendous debts resting on the nations of the British Empire-and the same was the case with the United Sates and other nations-un- der existing price levels, was emphasized by Mr. Darling. The present scales of wages could not be maintained un- less something was done to lift prices of commodities. The great need of the world was higher price levels.
 The scheme outlined by MT. Darling contemplated the +0r- nation of an Empire bank 1 which would make possible {, bi-metallic basis of currency, silver being restored to its place alongside of gold, with a value ratio of 1 to 20 in favor of gold, instead of the exist ing very one-sided ratio in which gold is TO to 80 times as valuable as silver. This would resort to India and other countries using silver currency the wealth and purchasing power which they enjoyed be- fore the deflation of their met al took place.
 MT. Darling said it would re- quire 225,000,000 rex to take over all the monetary gold in the British Empire. Offices of t~h e b n k, h e $ a d, would be established in Lon don, in convenient parts of the Empire, and in India. The bank would purchase gold at the rate of 113 grains per rex, and there would be established Ia fixed price for silver at 20 times that of gold.
 The restoration of silver val ues would mean, of course, immediate enhancement to those holding silver, MT. Dar- ling agreed, but it would en- able these people to purchase with this increased wealth.
 If the British Empire took the lead, he thought all DOT ton of the world using silver currency would join in the move. He hoped the United States would join in the scheme. In view of the inn mense international debts, should silver begin to slip in value as compared with gold it could be regulated by the nations accepting debt pay ments in silver. A big step in the proposal would be the i'm mediate acceptance of d4ht payments in silver by Unite l States and Britain.
 MT. Darling replied to a long series of questions as to the working out of his propos- als. One thing he emphasized was that something must be done soon and an international conference would be too slow.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-05-23
OUTLOOK FOR B. [,
 SILVER DEVELOPMENT
 IS NOT PROMISING

The arrival from London of
 reports of the annual meeting
 of the Selukwe Gold Mining
 and Finance Company, con-
 troller of the B. c. Silver, is
 eagerly anticipated by local
 mining and business interests
 in the hope that they may re-
 veal the company's contem-
 plations regarding future de-
 velopment on that highly re- garded local property. It has
 been hoped generally that the recently opening up of several of the numerous ore deposits discovered in earlier years forecasted an early inaugura- tion of commercial production.
 It appears, however, that the view was held in London prior to the annual meeting on May 4 that 1t was not likely to dis
 close any practicable scheme for working the property. Commenting on the outlook The Mining and Engineering Record, prominent British mining journal, says:
 The deadlock with the Pre- mier continues year after year to the disadvantages of the shareholders of both compan- ies. Selukwe has large cash re- sources in hand, and can stand the siege for a long time to come, whereas in the case of the Premier, the reports be- come more doleful with the passage of time. The Premier Go. has paid its shareholders $l5, 100000 out of a small DOT tion of it's property, and if only satisfactory terms as to the milling could be arranged large dividends could be paid to the shareholders of both concerns from the adjoi.ing set of claims.
 The stumbling block has al- ways been the terms. Both par ties regard each others point of view as unreasonable. The Premier in the past has stated that its tramway, which has a capacity of 10000 tons, was filled to capacity and, there fore, could not take any fur ther ore belonging either to the B. c. Silver or Selukwe prop critics, Surely this contention cannot be used as an effective argument today.
 It is significant, as observers have noted, that in the latest Premier report any reference to the Selukwe Go. should have been made. After all, the Pre- mier Go. owns only 3S per cent. in the B. c. Silver. If this prop erty was of such little value as has often been contended, and the reserves were so small, why should any reference to such a trifling interest be re- ferred to in the report of such a successful company as the Premier? When the original ! discovery was made in 1923, no mention of the B. c. Silver interest (which was still 38 per cent.) was made, notwith- standing the fact that the whole of the mining commun- ity in the Salmon River was wild with excitement over such a find. How long this man. oeuvring for position will con- tinue remains to be seen, but it is very doubtful if any fur ther light will be thrown on this interesting subject at the
 Mondays meeting of Selukwe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-08

New York.-HoliywoOd is mak- ing it easier and easier to mention well-known Broadway folk with out benfit of an introductory note. A few years ago I thought 1t neces- sary to explain just who So-and-So might be, since millions of good folk outside Manhattan had, doubtless, never heard of them be- fore. To-day, thanks to cinema publicity, scores of young men and women who were well known to professional New Workers are even better known in hundreds of small towns across the nation.
 This very morning the mail in- forms me that Jed Harris, who ran from 8 tyro to the millionaire class as Broadway producer only to drop most of his fortune on Hops, is reserting for the movie money zone. With him goes Chester Erskine, who was hailed as a won drous new wizard director when he staged "The Last Mile," only to fall down dismally on his last ef- fort. Harris, although extremely young, is already the subject of q dozen Broadway legends.
 Whats funny is that his first show in a long time to rate fair success is "Wonder Boy,' which unmercifully spoofs Hollywood.
 It was only a couple of seasons ago, as I recall 1t, that Q young man named Robert Montgomery appeared in Broadway in "a flop titled High Hat" or High Hat ters," or something like that. It lasted but few days and this Montgomery lad was no great shakes in 1t. And look at him
 Helen Hayes is back on the Rialto where she Is perennial fayorite, but every Main Street knows her now--or should. Ann Harding, who did such grand job in "The Trial of Mary Dugan," seems welded to the film capital.
 Edgar Selwyn, after disappear ing into the Hollywoods for several seemesters, decided to return to the theater and brought "Fast Service" a qick failure. He's gone back.
 Jimmy Cagney returned to '"the big street" the other day for the first time since he knocked 'em cold in the fickers with Public Enemy" Years ago Cagney was playing tough parts in the bright light belt, and playing them just as well as he did on the screen, yet he was widely known. Just be- fore he "went west" Cagney was reported borrowing dimes while waiting for q break in new show. When he came back with "the missus," Cagney was riding In Q slick compartment and stopping at the more expensive hotels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-08
[NEWYRK.
,uith Gilbert Swan

Kay Francis was being beautiful and sophisticated in drawing room parts until Paramount tried her on the Astoria lot. recall attend ing rehearsal of her first picture. She needed plenty of directing. Look at her now.
 Anna May Wong came back from Europe, where she had met with considerable success. and fitted nicely into an Oriental part in a gang play titled "On the Spot" Hollywood began to remem- Der her. And she's a big leaguer "out there" again.
 From the pages of a fan maga- zine smile the youthful features of Gene Raymond, who will soon need no introduction to the film fans. As theatergoer, remem- Der him doing juveniles in 'Jonesy' and Cradle Snatchers." Hollywood began to keep an eye on him when he came out. in Young Sinners" which ran and ran and ran. Just between us, his real name is Ray mond Guion, and his parents are French. He took the name Gene" from his Young Sinners" character, Gene Gibson. Then he put his first name last--and there you are: Gene Ryamond.
 Roland Young was one of the most dyed d-in-the-woo New York CTS I ever encountered. Yet 8 card received by a friend indicates that he's sold on the Beverly Hills belt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-08
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Piekups The Seovill company has equipped its basket
 ball team with purple and white jackets The boys make Aashy appearance To signing self "One of the deadly of the pece Your letter hand Thanks for what had to say Christmas trade is picking up in local department head informs Alderman Charley Sehnitman admits Frankenn eper. It gave him ehls than the first cold wave of the Postal employes often spend lunch hours watching the raging operations the old Grand building And they console themselves with stories
 of days and other times One little bit of tearing down makes all of em kin The old cardboard employment sign at the Button shop has been replaced by rather spfy neke plated affair Supt Combelaek of the Boys club is in love with Cheshire home, patterned after Merre England And Pop decides retire from active work he looks forward to many years of peace and comfort at home, home
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-08
Good evening.
evening.
THERE IS A SANITY CLAUS

wouldn't spoil chd's great faith in Santy Claus,
 wouldn't tell him that it's but tale, wouldn't dull his sunshine, just because,
 The myth long since has been without the pale. wouldn't take the joy from kddies hearts,
 That Santy brings at Christmas time each year, For Santa like the Christ seems just part
 Of Yuletide that the Christian world holds dear. l wouldn't bleed kiddie's heart that prays,
 That Santa Claus will bring drum and fife, l wouldn't dim the tender eyes that gaze.
 On Christmas through world of ended strife I wouldn't put tear in eyes of blue,
 Or sob in throat that chants tiny prayer, And readers am sure that neither you
 Would desecrate the faith of children fair There is Santy Claus. and God above,
 Has put him in the hearts of wel-to-do, And nodded him from pathos and from love,
 And charity that many would esehew There is Santy Claus who comes each year,
 Right now seem to hear his sleigh bells ring For Christmas, folks, without Santy Claus.
 Would be barren. cold and dreadful thing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-08
Uncle Rays
 Corner
SEVEN MODERN WONDERS II. Talking Moving Pictures

It seems to me that takling nov ing pictures deserve to rank among the seven modern wonders. Think Of being able to watch pictures of people moving around on flat surface and seeming to talk to us ---almost as though they were there in person before us!
 Tn the world to-day. there are about 52,000 motion picture thea ters, large proportion of them providing "talkies" for their pa- irons.
 Motion pictures are shown on every continent. and even on the far-fung islands of the Pacific ocean. More than 200, 900, 900 per- sons attend moving picture shows each week. ~
 As with most great inventions. credit for the moving picture can not justly be given to single in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-08

Shorts . Charles Errieo is another Waterburian who joys professional hockey games and catches quite few contests during the John Morrisy played the role of god Sunday when Mir and Mrs Oswald Aubern had ehrsn- ing celebration for little Billy born couple of weeks ago. It was
 memorable afternoon the Aubertn home Present with South Ends in Worcester Saturday: Tom Cappoo, Felix Guarino Ralph Mastano Johnny Cpano. Jimmy Couks Jack Sharkey George Dlon George Gooney Matt Sheehan. Luddy Burke Eddie Keenan, Phil Dinova Johnny Shavon Ed Kelly Jimmy Baneo Joe Maloney has treated himself manent for Christmas Joe Kenney Holy Cross stu the sdenes with Waterbury friends during the South Ends haseo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-08

would take pictures in rapid suc- cession.
 Thomas Edison improved the moving picture machine. and his invention of photograph helped lead to the idea of the talking picture. All sound pictures are made from records of one kind or another. Sometimes the sound record is placed at the end of tho film.
 (You may place this story in "ln- vcnti0n" section of your scrap- bOOk.)
 UNCLE RAY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-08

Through the looking glass. Sue ODay. Cath Gihooey Helen Gill the song birds of the State During the entation the hits this quartet chp great fashion Lovely girls lovely Blasting the old DO has rocks through window the Boys club wall of kept stone chips ang pedestrians they passed the Citizens Mnuac turers yesterday. Thanks Maxine Moran II years old pupil the Dggs school for contribution of tin foil Her dad dy Bill Moran. popular printer. Jackie Pracny of 54 Water vile street. tin foil the Tower. Thanks Jackie played with Jackie daddy during my 1uck Finn days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-08

ventor. Before the first movie" was shown at a theater, at least 20 men labored on the problems which had to be solved.
 Motion pictures "grew" from two toys. One was the magic lantern, which threw still pictures on a screen. The other was wheel which contained outlined figures near the rim; when the wheel was turned the figures seemed to take on life-like motions.
 ! During visit to the United States in 1872, Edward Muybridge. an Englishman, made tests at Phila-