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The Wrangell sentinel., 1933-08-18

Mrs. Ada Morton Curtis of Troy, N. Y., who has been the house guest of MT. and Mrs. S. Cassida at Wran- gell Institute for the past month, left on the Princess Louise Wednes- day night for California. Preceding her departure, Mrs. Curtis was hon. or guest at a party given at the staff house Tuesday night by MT. annd Mrs. Leroy F. Jackson and at picnic at Wrangell Park Wednes- day evening with MT. and Mrs. Cas- sida as hosts. The guests on both occasions included Institute staff members and friends from town.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1933-08-18
MRS. BRADFORD HOSTESS AT
 LADIES AID SOCIAL MEETING

Mrs. z. M. Bradford was hostess Wednesday evening to the Ladies Aid at her home at the Standard Oil station. All members but one were present and there were six visitors. This being the social meet ing of the month, the afternoon was spent in sewing and conversation. Delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Bradford.
 The next meeting will be. held on August 30 in the Church parlor with Mrs. Charles Benjamin as hostess.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1933-08-18

Judge George Ernest Alexander, of Portland. Oregon, newly appoint ed judge of the First Judicial Di- vision, visited here while the Aleut- ian was in port Tuesday afternoon. He was accompanied by his daugh- ter, Miss June Alexander He will take the oath of office in Juneau and succeeds Judge Justin w. Hard inE.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1933-08-18

Walter F. Meier of Seattle, re- gently elected grand exalted ruler of the Elks, visited Wrangell while the Aleutian was in port Tuesday afternoon. He is making the Yukon Circle tour of the north.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1933-08-18

An invasion of the Liard River and some of its lesser known tribu- taries by prospectors in airplanes is reported by T. A. Perry the Hudson's Bay Company's post-keep- CT from Liard Post, who arrived in Wrangell from Telegraph Creek on the last trip of the Hazel B No. 4. Perry, who is we'll known here, hav- ing taken part in several mining expeditions to the interior, remain ed in town but one night, returning to his post by the same boat. He was greeted by many friends.
 Canadian airplanes, based at Fort Simpson and Fort McMurray. have been making periodical trips into the upper Liard with men and supplies Most of the men are len listed prospectors," serving the vari- ous companies on a monthly salary basis, with bonus for valuable dis coveries.
 Late last fall. Perry says, air planes began coming into the coun- try, landing their passengers at Sayer's Creek, a tributary of the left branch of the Lizard about 75 miles above Liard Post. This was one of the first creeks to be worked by Cassiar miners in the early days. and is said to have produced close to $100,OOO before McDame's Creek was struck.
 Strange History
 Savers Creek has a peculiar his tory, and the sombre, moss-grown spruce trees which fringe the lonely waterway have looked down on more than one wilderness tragedy, it is said. Savers and Hyland the first white men to visit the creek. worked within hailing distance of each other but maintained a grim silence They would not speak or fraternize. Later when the creek became known, a few other pros pectors took up ground. A number of them died of scurvy and the creek was thereafter known as Scurvy Creek.
 Nobody seems to know when or why the creek was deserted, but 1t is presumed that other rich strikes such as McDames, Thibbet, Dease, and later Dawson, drew men out of the Sayer's Creek country Soon it's dark tales passed into legend. Say er's Creek for half century was forgotten.
 Interest Revives
 In 1880 the myth of rich diggings on seurvy Creek was revived. A man named Hamilton, who claimed to be a survivor of the party whose members had died of scuryy, made an effort to return to the creek.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1933-08-18

Miss Janet Johnson, representing the Alaska Weekly in Seattle, has been a business visitor in Wrangell this week.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1933-08-18
COURT NEWS

Jack Holmes pleaded guilty in municipal court Monday to charges of being drunk and disorderly. He WIS fined 3l6 whicA hs paia
The Wrangell sentinel., 1933-08-18

W. T. Hale of the Wrangell Pack ing Corporation, left Sunday on a business trip to Seattle.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1933-08-18

A daughter was born August IA to MT. and Mrs. Fortunate Gotardo at their home on Second street.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1933-08-18
Interest Reyives

In 1880 the myth of rich diggings on seurvy Creek was revived. A man named Hamilton, who claimed to be a survivor of the party whose members had died of scuryy, made an effort to return to the creek.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14

He opposed the recognition of the Soviet Union, and outlined in this connection a tersely worded creed on immigration. If neces- sary, he stated, the American Lee zion will Ego into politics' to force provision for an adequate national defense. Today We have sunk to a new low in our preparedness in the navy, and let me tell you. the American Legion Is going to be guided by Q Biblical text this year. It tells the whole story. "A strong man well armed keepth his palace In peace" That is the theory of tho Legion on national defense"
 Preceding the meeting in Bush- nell Memorial, Mir Johnson was the guest of honor at 0 dinner at the Hotel Garde. Department Com mander Joseph A. Treadwell was toastmaster. Distinguished guests were introduced by Department Chairman Roy c. Wilcox.
 Commander Johnson was given q Norwalk hat and a pair of wading boots from NauRatuck as 0 token of Connecticut hospitality. They wore presented to him on the stage of the memorial immediately after he made his address.
 At the conclusion of the speaking program, a dance was held in the Hotel Garde ballroom. Commander Johnson plans to leave today for Rhode Island.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14
GIRL SANK INTO
 SLEEP ONE YEAR
 AGO WEDNESDAY
Pretty Patricia McGuire Is Still Asleep and Nothing Can Be Done to Rouse Her

Oak Park, Ill, Feb 14-(UP)- 4 year ago tomorrow, pretty Patrl- cia Mcclure, publishers secretary, sank into n coma from which she has never reused. It will be sad anniversary of the day Patricia loft our world for one of her own." said Mrs Sadie Mlley, her mother.
 On Feb 15, 1032. Mrs Miley called the family physician on the telephone and said: "Please come over and see Pat, Doctor. She's been drowsy for several days and now she's gone to sleep and we can't wake her up." Neither tho mothers pleading words, nor the best knowledge of science. nor suggestions that have poured in from sympathetic folk all over the land. have been able 10 awaken tho 27-year-old, tall, athletic girl who has American sleeping sickness. "No, we won't try any more tlood transfuslons. No, Patricia shows no sign of getting better, No, we don't know anything else to try" Infinite wenrlness was in the voices of tho mother and Patricla's 's older sister, Mrs Gladys Hansen, who lives with tho mother, daugh- ter and step-father in oak Park In big box in corner arc hun drcds of letters, newspaper clip. pings, announcements of weddings, cngngcmcnts, births and deaths. "We arc saving them to show Pat when she wakes up." her sister gaId.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14

out here last week when Paul Rob- kin, master mind of an interna- tional smuggling ring was again caught in the widespread net of justice by vigilant U. s. Customs men working under Customs Agent John W. Roberts.
 Submitted in evidence at the time of his indictment were clues to 8680 watch movements representing over 173,600 man hours of work of which American watch workers were deprived.
 once before, Rabkin has run afoul of the law. Tn 1929 cases of watches and watch movements seized on the dock by customs men were estimated to be worth $138,- 673,000 and the estimated duty on these cases $42,S04.65.
 Brought to justice by clever de- tective work on the part of the U. s. customs service, Rabkin was convicted and sent to Atlanta peni- tentiary. Released on March 17th, 1899, in the short space of two months, special agents of the cus- toms service under John W. Rob- erts by watching his activities, as- certained that he was again en- gagged in smuggling watches and watch movements into the United States.
 How the smuggling rings actlvi- ties were uncovered reads like a chapter from an imaginative detec- tive best seller. Disguised as truck drivers, as stcvedores, as snug glers themselves, secret agents of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14
RESCUED PARTY OF TEN ARE ALL
 RECOVERING
Capt Mulhaley of Schoorl. CT That Was Lost Will Not Suffer Loss of Fingers

Norwalk, Conn, Feb 14.-(UP) -- All members of the party of 10 who faced death on the schooner Saugatuck while searching for n youth who meantime had saved himself, seemed well along the road to recovery to-day.
 Circulation in the hands of Capt John Mulhaley, skipper of the Sau. gatuck, has been restored and sur- geons at Norwalk hospital bieelves he will recover full use of all his fingers. His hands wero severely frozen. Betty Mulhaley. his daugh- ter, was recovering from an attack of grippe. Other members of the party also were all out of danger, and several were back about their usual duties to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14
MAY COST ASSESSORSH|P
BUSINESS AT | THE POSTOFFICE
Just as Many Valentines Went Through the Mail as Ever
ALL NEAT PATTERNS

This may not be a sentimental era, but it is difficult to convince post office employees of the fact. Yesterday about the same number of Valentines passed through the local post office as did the previ- ous year and at times the lobby was filled with persons purchasing stamps and addressing cards so that they might be delivered some time to-day. The approximate number could not be determined, as the Valentines were mixed in with the regular mail.
 Few of the old time Valentines which assumed enormous propor- tions and were covered with paper lace. were seen in the mails. The modern lover seems to prefer Val entines of ordinary greeting cards size and depends on verses with more of Q "punch" in them than the good old days. Few comic Valentines were noted yesterday.
 Many will form different opinions of this, but most people will look upon it as an evidence of increas- ing good taste.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14
Walter Munger \
 Found Dead
(ContInuod from Page D

(Contlnuod from Page D on being notified hurriedly left Waterbury for Stratford.
 The deceased was very promln- ently known among the young set of Waterbury. Ho attended local and private schools. He Ia survived by his wIfc, tho former Miss Made. line Tobln of thls city.
 The couple had been es- trnngcd but rocdHtly reunited and had planned according to lnforma- ton obtained here, to establish n home In New Jersey. Mrs Munger left her husband yesterday sup posodly for New Jersey.
 The body is to be returned to Waterbury for burial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14
Get Rich Quick
 Promoter Has
 Case Postponed

Boston. Feb 14.--(UP)--The case of Mrs Florence c. Hascall, 50. widow of a former general manager of Boston university. charged with larceny Of $5.250 in connection with gift family" -rlch-quiek scheme, was contin- uod for ono week today in munlci- pal court.
 Her counsel asked for the con- tlnuance to enable him to flo q mos ton for Q bill of particulars of the prosecutlon's case against his client. She was specifically charg- cd with tho larceny of that amount from Mrs Laura A. Bradstreet of Brookllne. Tho alleged swindle was believed to involve $500, 900 taken from moro than 500 women.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14
LATE REALTY NEWS

The following real estate trans- actions wefo filed today at the of- flee of the town clerk:
 Mortgage Deeds Ernest A. and Louis ]. DiPietro to Joseph DiPletro, property on Hill avenue. $500.
 Warranty Deeds Harold W. Quigley to Ernest A. and Louis J. DiPietro, property on Hill avenue.
 Quit Claim Deeds Frank J. Hyland to Vincent R. Hyland.
 Mortgage Releases Vito D. Teiesca to Peter and Angelina DiMasso. Isabelle Horan to N. W. Ritter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14

(Continued from Page D
 concerns are denied the right to secure the contracts.
 In no uncertain terms Senator Lawlor pointed out that in the past Connecticut companies sup plying material for roadwork have been victimized by these unscrupu- lous contractors who operate Tn one state to-day and In another to- morrow. He also cited the hun dreds of laborers who are cheated of their wages in the same fashion.
 Senator IAwlor pointed out that at present the bonds demanded Of contractors securing jobs protect merely the state. He declared that he knows specifically of several in- stances where the contractors do- ing the work secured machinery, bought material, hired laborers, but failed to pay for any of 1t. AT. ter completing his contract and collecting his money for 1t he fled the state.
 Senator Lawlor proposed that in the future bonds demanded Of con- tractors should give reliable as- surnnce to all parties concerned In his operations. not merely the state alone.
 On Thursday, March 9, there VIII be q hearing on bill introduced by Rep John D. Thoms Of Water bury validating certain deeds. as- signments, releases of mortgages to and from Leroy $. Andrew of the Colonial Trust Co, of Waterbury.
 Next Friday afternoon there VIII be n hearing on the district court bill at which waterbury will be well represented. There Is state wide interest in this bill, which, In addition to the backing of Cover nor Cross and democntic leaders is sponsored by the Connecticut Judicial council of which Chief Justice William M. Maltbie Is chair man. The hearing is expected to attract the largest crowd or the session and the argument pro ana con arc sure to produce the liVIies' of comments.
 Tomorrow afternoon the com mittee on claims will hold hearings on two bills of Senator Raymond Devlln of New Haven affecting To. cal residents. ono is the claim Of Paul SzcstOneski of Middlebury for damages caused by state troopers dumping mash in q brook flowing through his land. Ills dairy buSl- ness was damaged through loss Of ] livestock and injury to milk cows Tho other would protect the state from any claim for back salary brought by former State police man Donald Geddes.
 At the same hearing n bill oi Rep. Thoms of Waterbury reim bursting Canita D'Elia of Water town for damages is also listed.
 The committee on appropriations Is scheduled to hold n hearing to. morrow afternoon on the bill of Rep. Francis Hogan of TorrIngton seeking to purchase the John Brown estate for state park pur- poses.
 Today Rep Daniel J. Mahancy of Waterbury was named q member of the committee in charge of the dinner at the Warrington Country club Thursday night sponsored by the Veterans association of the General Assembly. All ex-servlce- men in the Legislature are plan ming to attend and a number of speakers are being secured, nF well US entertainment. Others on the committee are Senator Barney and Rep. Wamester.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14
ECONOMY PLAN
Hayes Informs
 Applicants He
 Will Not Fill Post
Ofice. Vacated By Death of Fiallinan Will Not Be Manned for Some Time-Present Board to As- sume Work, Chief Executive Says in Statement

that recently was put into effect for all city employees, and by the scores of applicants that have put in their bids for the job 1t Is quite evident that they are aware of 1.
 At present the board of assessors Is operating with three active mem- bers, due to the death of Mir Hal linan and the illness of Arthur Nell son. The three members John H. Crary, secretary of the board, Will liam II. Sandland and Thomas A. Shannahan, are doing the work of five assessors and are kept very busy.
 Mayor Hayes stated to-day that he is telling all applicants for the position that he does not intend to appoint anyone to the job at pres- ent and intends to keep the three assessors working as they are inde- fnitely.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14

Assistant U. s. Attorney Sylvester, additional smuggling watch move- ments were discovered in bales of rabbit fur imported from abr2ad and many other ingenious plots for the smuggling of watch movements were unearthed.
 Purchasing standard, well known brand of watch from a legi- innate jeweler, according to au- thorities, is the only way to assure that the movements of that watch have not been smuggled into the country, and that the purchaser has not been duped by the ring.
 The investigation of the Rabkin smuggling ring. according to the district attorneys, is by no means at an end, and the agents who are working on this matter will pro- ceed against the different jewellers and watch importers who were get ting watches into the United States illegally through Paul Rabkin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14

The office of assessor vacated by the death of the late Thomas F. Hallinan will not be filled just now, Mayor Frank Hayes stated to-day There is a question as to whether it ever will be filled according to the mayor who takes the stand that by keeping the office vacant 1t IS Tn Keeping with the stringent economy plan he is attempting to carry out as the head of the city adminisra- ton. .,
 The position makes a nice poliu- cal plum in that it pays over s2,bOo annually with the 10 per cent cu'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14
OLD LANDMARK
 BURNED DOWN

Easton, Conn, Feb 14. (UP)s-A 200-year-old landmark, which had been used in recent years as gen. eral store, the town clerks office and finally smokehouse, lay in ruins to-day. Fire broke out in the frame two-story building latc yes- terday.
 The building was erected early in the eighteenth century, and was purchased in 1900 by Eli Gillette, grandfather of Edward Gillette, present owner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14

the U. s. customs service dicov- cred that the ring was importing cases of stationery from Switzer- land, each case containing about 150 boxes. About 15 or 20 boxes of Swiss watch movements were con- cealed in the center of each case. the boxes containing the watch movements being identical in ap- pearance to those containing sta tionery.
 In spite of the ingenuity of this scheme the U. S. customs agents soon were hot on the trail and once again Rabkin was brought before justice. Prosecuted by Assistant U. s. Attorneys, Alvin Mckinley Syl- vester and William Prager, Rabkin his son, August and an accomplice, Murray Dubofsky were brought before Judge John c. Knox on Jan uary 25th and their removal from the scene of smuggling Is now as- sured for some time.
 In the meantime, according to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14
Morris Will Goes to Probate
Relatives and Friends to
 Share Modest Estate

The will of Mrs Helen L. Morris was admitted to probate to day by Judge Dennis J. Slavln. There was no contest. Two weeks ago a con tinuance of Q hearing was granted to permit interested parties to en- gage counsel, but this morning no opposition was voiced.
 The estate is to be divided equal. ly among Alice M. Cady, Q sister in-law; Mrs J. M. Edlin, cousin and two friends, Catherine Egan of this city and Charles C. Smith of Thomaston.
 The estate is 0 modest one and the amount will be divulged when appraised.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14
VALENTINE PARTY AT
 LEGION HOME TO-MORROW

Corp Coyle post auxiliary of the American Legion will sponsor q Valentine party to be given at the legion home on Holmes avenue to- morrow evening. Supper will be served at 6:30 o'clock to be fol- lowed by the regular meeting
 which has been called for 8 o'clock.
 Tho entertainment and social will
 follow. Mrs Gunnar Schlander Is
 chairman of the party and Olive
 Inglis is chairman of the enter tainment program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14
Brother of One Rescued Man Is
 Badly Injured

westport, Conn, Feb. 14-(UP) Bennetti, 17, Q brother of Tony Bennetti, who was Q mem- Der of the rescue party on the Schooner Saugatuck, was in Nor walk hospital today, seriausly in- jured in a coastlng accident yes- terday evening.
 Just when Tony had been pro- nounced fully recovered from the effects of tho Saugatuck experi- ence, when he was on the sound in freezing weather for two nights and a day, the family was inform ed tlfe other son had been hurt. William If. Moves, whose automo- bile coliided with Bennetti's sled was not held by police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14
HE RETURNS
 WITH KNOWLEDGE

Southampton, England, Feb IA. UP)--"I am returning to Amer len with full instructions regarding the British attitude on war debts" Sir Ronald Lindsay, British ambas- sador to Washington, said to-day when he sailed for New York on the Majestic.
 He was accompanied by T. k. Bewlny, assistant secretary of the treasury, ns financial adviser.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14
CUBAN POLICE FORCES

Havana, Feb 14--(UP) --- All Cuban police forces were incorpor- ated Into the national militia today by Q decree signed by President Cernrdo Mnchado. The forces in. olude judicial and secret police, prison guards, special agents for tho department of interior, and regular police forces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14
Legion Will Go
 Into Politics
 for a Purpose

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 14--(UP) The American Legion will go in- to politics, if necessary. to force provision for an adequate national defense, Louis A. Johnson, nation- al commander of the legion, told an audience last night.
 Johnson said the country's na- val defense had sunk to & new low order. He denounced the statement of General Frank T. Hines, admin istrator of veteran affairs, who es- timated the cost of veterans leg islation in 1946 would be $3,000, 100000 annually.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14
Former Attorney General Sargent
 Is Recovering

Burlington, Vt, Feb 14-(UP)-- John c. Sargent. attorney general in the Coolidge cabinet, Is "mak- ing q good recovery" after under going serious operation, 1t was reported at Mary Fletcher hospi- tai here today.
 "The operation performed upon R. Sargent comes under the cate gory of serious. His condition, however, Is very satisfactory and he Is making a good recovery. He will be at the hospital another week or so," said Dr W. c. Town send.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14
Ford Motor Co
 Is Blamed for
 Michigan Mess

Lansing. Mich, Feb. 14-(UP) Responsibility for the eight-day moratorium on banking in Michi- gan was laid at the door of the < Ford Motor Company today by Gov. Wm. A. Comstock.
 z, He said refusal of the company ..to subordinate it's deposits with the Union Guardian Trust Com pany to the claims of smaller de- positors and the R. r. c. forced the moratorium to protect small depositors and to save the states banking structure"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14
Local Legionnaires
 Hear National Chief
Louis A. Johnson in Hartford Speech Demands
 Adequate National Security

Delegations from Corporal Coyle Post, American Legion, and the Auxiliary, were among the 2,500 persons in Bushnell Memorial hall in Hartford last night to hear Louis A. Johnson, national commander of the American Legion, assall critics of that organization in round terms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14
PASSED BUDGET

Tokio, Feb 14--(UP)-The low CT house of parliament today passed the budget for 1883. which calls for expenditures exceeding two billion yen (s4f0,0 % ,000) and is the largest h tho history of Japan.
 Tho budget will Do adopted by tho house of peers later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14
PARTY" COUGH
 RELIEVED FAST

Barry was at Q birthday party ano came home cough. ing. Too much ice. cream, too much excitement, I guess, I quickly gave him Smith Brothers
 Cough Syrup.W the cough actually Oaf heffer in m
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14
pERsIIING BETTER

Midland, Tox. Feb 14--(UP)-- Con John J. Pershing, almost com. pletoly recovered from m attack of bronchitis and laryngitls,. was OK. pccted to leave Midland today for Ei PaBO,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-14

houri He was all well again the next
 day." Mrs. F. McMennamin, N. Y. C. s(Sn7ifh Bro others' Cough Syrup contains no narcotics. Only $50