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The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1933-03-03
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By OTIS q. SPEER
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have a heavy name all around the
neck, which when they stand look
ing directly at you, resembles the
name of a lion. In no place that l
have ever been. have seen wolves
all look so very much alike as on
Kupreanof island. Apparently they
are a distinct breed all their own.
Etolin Wolves Are Mongrels
To me there is as much difference
in these wolves and those on Etolin
and neighbofing islands. as the diff
ference in different breeds of dogs.
have found the wolves on Etolin
and some of her neighboring islands
to be a very badly mixed lot both
in color and shape. They remind me
of bunch of mongrel dogs.
They are tall rangey, long-legged
animals and are mixture of colors.
Also l have found that they are not
so hard to trap and not as man
shy as the Kupreanof wolves.
In hunting wolf dens, capturing
the young for bounty, 1 have found
that they bring forth their young
between the middle of April and
the middle of May. This time may
vary slightly in different climates
but not very much. The young num-
Der from four to eight in litter,
six being quite a common number.
By the time the young are one
month old they will play around
outside of the den the same as 1
bunch of puppies. If a person goes
near the den or even walks past it.
the old wolves will move the young
to some other hiding place. l have
had them move so completely that l
was unable to locate them in a
weeks hunting. l once surprised an
old mother and her babies by crawl
ing some fifty or sixty feet into d
cave-like den. The narrow, straight
passageway suddenly made an
abrupt turn to where the old wolf
lay not over six feet away. My only
equipment was a small target
pistol and candle to light my way.
The candle which made dim light
for me blinded the old wolf so that
l was able to shoot and kill her
before she could spring to attack
Two Families In One Den
l have known two mother wolves
to bring forth young in the same
den, there being about weeks
difference in the age of the young.
Wolves will often dig their own
dens. However l have more often
found them in some cavern or
cave. AS soon as the young are old
enough to eat, the two old ones
start their slaughter. killing cattle.
deer, or most any game that hap
pens to be near.
At the age of two months the
pups are often travelling with the
old ones; then the real slaughter
begins.
They seem to kill often just for
the fun of it or perhaps training
the pups. have found many cattle
killed in their wake, with only a
small portion eaten. This family
group will travel together, usually
until sometime the next spring,
when the mother wolf begins to look
forward to the coming of her new
babies. then there is a split up as
the mother will not permit the
others around at this time How
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tactics in trying to capture game.
While ordinarily they are silent
when hunting game, yet while fol-
lowing the tracks of bunch 1 have
found where they spread out fanlike,
then sometime after heard them call
ing to each other a considerable dis
lance apart. While trapping in the
bad lands of Montana I have heard
them bowling after a killing and
have followed up this bowling and
found where they made their kill.
AT such times the bowling was
made after the feast and from all
appearances it was one of rejoicing.
Much has been said about the
speed of the wolf and his ability
to capture and kill. Arguments both
pro and con.
Out in the cattle country that
borders on the bad lands, l have
known of many cattle being killed,
also many colts and even grown
horses. Old cattle men are universal
in their opinion that two wolves
will kill as much as one thousand
dollars worth of stock in one year.
Some say that one lone wolf will
do it. Sometimes two or more wolves
will make run on a bunch of cattle
grazing. These half wild cattle
bunch very quickly at first sight or
scent of a wolf. The wolves then
circle the bunch, crowding in, max
ing occasional dashes in and out;
invariably some of the younger cat
tie will become excited and make
break for freedom. The first one
to leave the bunch seldom gets far
before it is pulled down, as 1t is
charged by all the wolves.
Wolf Tactics
Many times / have seen where the
wolves have headed some COW brute
straight for a deep washout or
cut-coulie, the wolves running on
both sides of the animal and closing
with it on the very brink where it
goes headlong to the bottom and
never gains its feet again,
once saw where five wolves
chased a good sized mare down
long slope; running on both sides
of her they closed in on the very
brink of sudden drop off. At the
foot of the drop they pulled her
down and tore her to ribbons.
l have seen where the same thing
has been done to deer and l know
they do often catch deer on
straight run away.
l have seen their tracks in snow
running where the wolves leaps
were equal to those of the deer.
l have also seen on several oc-
casions where wolves have sneaked
up on deer. killing them right by
their beds.
A year ago last spring I saw
where wolves had killed and eaten
black bear on two occasions. Appar-
emily these bear were about year
lings or two year olds.
Please remember this is first hand
information and not hearsay.
Hamstringing Stories Discounted
Many, many times l have heard
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ever the old male stands by her in
all her trials.
Evidently the male aid female
are mated for life or until one or
the other has been killed. At least
that is my opinion after much study.
Occasionally we find a wolf that
is travelling alone. Invariably it is a
male.
Then quite often we find two
travelling together; usually these
will be found to be mates. male and
female who have no young. l have
known large female wolves to go
barren throughout the summer.
Wolf Packs Not Large
While l have heard many stories
of large packs of wolves, yet have
never found evidence of more than
ten in a bunch and l am of the
opinion that these were a family
group. l am not saying that there
are no large packs, only that l
have never found them that way.
There have from time to time been
many different opinions about the
howl of the wolf with arguments
back and forth Evidently there are
two extremes on this question
never go much on extremes so
shall tell you just what 1 know to
be fact. The wolf often reminds me
of some people have known. He is
fond of his own voice.
First, seldom if ever, does he howl
on rainy nights, or rainy weather;
for some reason or other he loves
to sing to the moon and stars. He
bowls in the daytime also. whenever
he feels like singing. l say singing
for he tries his best to do that. Did
you ever see him during these happy
moments? Well, you should have
been with me a time or two. Now,
please do not call me liar. Often
have become quite amused at
coyote, sitting on some hump or
small hill, when he is feeling real
we'll, swinging his head from side
to side, his ringing ki-yi-ies sound
ing like three or four coyotes in
stead of one. While the wolf sell
dom swings his head as much as
the coyote, yet l have known some
of them to get several notes con-
siderably mixed.
Grief for Mate
However 1 have also heard him
go into the reverse, a time when he
did more crying than some people
do over losing a very dear friend.
have known this to happen num-
Der of times when l have caught
the mate of some old male, and
have heard the female do the same
thing. Only this last winter,
trapped the beautiful young bride
of a very large old wolf not far
from my camp. l have never heard
one grieve quite so much as this one
did. He tried about every note and
call that was ever invented to call
her to him, finally he went as close
as his courage would permit him,
there he sat down in the snow and
came as near crying as it seems
possible for a wolf to do.
The wolf is a very cunning ami
NAL and often captures his game
by sneaking up on it, taking it by
surprise. At such times he is a 81
lent shadow and he travels up wind.
So good is he at this that he some
times captures grouse and even
ducks and geese.
Silent While Hunting
have often followed the trail of
bunch of wolves and noted their
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The Nome nugget., 1933-11-18

Last Wednesday night the Pio- neers of Alaska held their first business meeting of the winter season The meeting was we'll at- tended. The most noticeable in cident of the meeting was the re- port of the hotel comm;tte which reported a substantial increase in the Pioneer hotel receipts for the past year In recognition of the good work of Mrs. Yaeger as man ager of the hotel. it was recom- mended that the pioneers present her with a suitable Christmas present as a testimonial of their esteeIh Ih for the faithful service she has rendered. A social committee for the winter season was appoint ed with that cheerful dispenser of hospitality. Henry Gumm, as chair mann The annual Pioneer Roof Garden committee with Tom Gaff- eny named as chairman was also agreed upon. The Roof Garden generally regarded as the opening social event of the winter season
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TRADE ON THE UPWARD TREND

NEW YORK. Nov. r, tAP) = Dun Brads reef's Review said "The entire trade p pcture is chang ed almost completely by momeu- Bum gained in retai. distribution f'~.owing a vigorous movement which stared week earlier in many cities, where the largest sales of the season are recorded. Stocks started and moved with an accelerated pace The best re- ports were received from widely scattered agricultural sections, where distr button of government bonus payments were turned into merchandise, and in the cities. where the sudden lowering of tenn peratures almost cleared the low Ipriees of clothing. hardware, auto accessor es and rubber footwear. The trend of industrial recession has now turned upward.
The Nome nugget., 1933-11-18
DIETRICH PLAYS GLAMoRoUs
PART IN NEW PICTURE

Shanghai Express, Marlene Dietrich's first starring picture since, she returned from Europe, is scheduled as the feature at the Dream Theatre for Tuesday.
 Miss Dietrich plays the part of "a notorious and glamorous woman of the world. while Brook portrays a British officer who meets her. after years of separation. aboard tbe Shanghai Express. which is
The Nome nugget., 1933-11-18
"MADAME RACKETEER" DREAM THEATRE, SUNDAY

Il was on a Christmas afternoon thirty-two years ago that Alison Skipworth made her Christmas de- but. Tn those days. the Christ mas performance were in the na- ture of social events. The elite CT the city packed the theatre to wit ness the ini.ial performance, and to welcome the English star of "The Artists Model" Her steam CT from Europe reached it's pier at noon on Christmas day. A con veyance hurried her to the theatre and at two o'clock she stood be- fore her first American audience. lShe was greeted with tumultuous applause.
 Now. many years later, she is appearing with Richard Bennett in Madame Racketeer,' comedy drama of novel theme. lively in- cidents and bushels of fun--just the knd of comedy that makes one laugh uproariously.
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was set for December sixteenth at the large Eagle Hall. After the business meeting social gather ing of the members took place. The table stocked with choice est sandwiches was crowned with bottles of Anheuser, Blatz and other varieties of the beverage which in days of yore made pio- neer gatherings famous. For those that considered 3.2 too ex- hilerating or lacking the punch of pre-volstead dynasty: coffee was served Short speeches and stor- ies added spice to a most enjoy able evening. The pioneers plan continuation of those social af- fairs during the winter in which the lady Pioneers will be invited to take part and grace with their presence those festive gatherings.
 Cards and possibly dances VII he given at the socials in which the good people of Nome for nominal charge can be partakers of pioneer hospitality, and enjoy one of the happiest hours of Tie, in an atmosphere where the chilly countenance of old man depression or gloom will never gain entrance.
 4 praiseworthy effort will be re- newed by the pioneers and their fir ends this fall in sending a little money present to, the old timers at Sitka. It was unanimously az reed to start a voluntary contribu- tion gift. The pioneers ask that everyone participate by their mite in making the coming Christmas 8 as happy as possible at the home Let us not forget the forgotten pioneers. Few of us there are who can not afford from fifty cents to dollar for such a deserving cause. And we have no idea of the amount of appreciation and human kindness we bestow on the less fortunate of those trail blax- CTS when we make even the small est contribution. Boxes will be placed at A. Polet's store and at the Lomen Drug Store where you can deposit your gift, or see Jack Star. Secretary. at the Pioneer Igloo.
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HARRY c. TRExLER DEAD

EASTON. Penn. Nov. IT, (AP)
 - General Harry c. Trexler, aged seventy-nine, chairman of the board of directors of the Leigh Portland Cement Company. and a widely known banker. died from injuries received in an auto accident, His car side swiped parked oil truck.
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held up by Chinese bandit geh- eraL played by Warner oland
 shanghai Express" is a stirring ly melodramatic picture With ' large cast of celebrities. Mora than thousand orientals of var ious races were used as extras for atmosphere effect.
The Nome nugget., 1933-11-18

Anyone receiving news of friends or others returning. to Nome at any time, the Nugget would appre- ciate an opportunity of making local mention of same
The Nome nugget., 1933-11-18

Large siss envelopes, big e0, ough tO mall the Nome Weeki' Nugget and send via first clas> airplane mail. can now be lad ., the Nugget sllce.
The Nome nugget., 1933-11-18

Betty Linaberry. popular young lady, who was recently operated on for appendicitis left the hos?it-
 al during the week.
The Nome nugget., 1933-11-18
HOSPITAL NOTES

Lincoln ost, son of Rev. ost of Golovin was operated on success fully by pr. swartz this week and is now eonyalescing rapidly.
The Nome nugget., 1933-11-18

Andrew Wieklund is patient lat the hospital suffering from q lad cold.
The Nome nugget., 1933-11-18

Leonard Smith who was suffer ing from stomach trouble left the hospital during the week.
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LOCAL NEWS

Owing to the. fact that we re ceised a large amount of telegraph news late today the Nugget is un- avoidably delayed about three hours. -
Evening star., 1933-05-07
ANN HARDING ARRIVES
IN MIAMI FROM CUBA
Actress. Kirkland and Secretary
Ordered Before Havana Court
in Sailors Death.

BY the Associated Press
MIAMI. Fla. May 6.-Ann Harding.
blond Aim star. arrived here tonight
by plane from Havana and waved snlil-
ingly at crowds about the landing base.
She was accompanied by Alexander
Kirkland. the actor, and her secretary,
Maria Lombard.
Kirkland and Miss Harding declined
to be interviewed. Her secretary said
she was nervous as a result of shock
and exposure when she was thrown
into the water in Cuba earlier In the
week rs q sail boat capsized.
The party planned to leave probably
tomorrow by plane for Hollywood.
Miss Harding, the secretary said, will
establish a trust fund for the family Of
a Cuban sailor who was killed by sharks
when he attempted to swim ashore for
help after the sail boat capsiZed.
Ordered Before Court.
HAVANA. Nav fP)-Ann Harding
and Alexander Kirkland. screen stars.
and the formers secretary, Maria Lom-
bard who narrowly escaped drowning
last Wednesday when their sailboat cap
sized in the Gulf of Mexico, have been
ordered to appear with their rescuers
and all others connected with the case
before Judge Luis M. Cowley of the
Marianao Court of Instruction Monday
in an investigation into the death Of
Malta Alvarez, Cuban sailor.
Evening star., 1933-05-07
IL FOREST RECRUITS
JAILED IN MUTINY
New Jersey Camp Quiet After Dis
missal of As Following Mess
Hall Uprising.
BY the Associated Press.

6y the Associated fresS
CAMP DIX, N. j., May 6.-With calm
replacing the disorder caused by the
nu.iny OF As civilian Conservation
Corps recruits yesterday. military, State
and local police banded today to pre-
vent any recurrence Of trouble in the
camp or in the neighboring towns.
While Brig. Gen. H. L. Laubach,
cooperation Of the three police agencies
camp authorities revealed that IL re-
forestation Army recruits were serving
sentences in the Burlington County Jail,
Mount Holly. for disorderly conduct on
the roads and in the towns around the
camp.
Gen. Laubach also stated the dis
missal OF As Newark recruits after a
mess hall uprising yesterday appeared
to have a salutary effect on the rest of
the comp. The uprising occurred after
complaint over the food served at the
noon meal. but Army officers said it
was the result of plot for wholesale
mutiny, provoked by outside agencies
'communistic in type"
Gen, Laubach said that some of the
uprising ringleaders were still In camp
but were being kept under close sur
veillance. and would be summarily dis
missed at the first sign Of trouble.
The camp military police meanwhile
disclosed that nine automobiles. stolen
from Newark. had been found hidden
In the woods on the outskirts of the
camp. They said they apparently were
stolen by some Of the dismissed recruits
on previous trips to Newark
Evening star., 1933-05-07
THE PROPHET WINS
VIRGINIA GOLD CUP
Trophy Becomes Permanent
Property of Flying Horse
Farm.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WARRENTON, Va. May 6.-The
Virginia Gold Cup became the perma-
nent property of Flying Horse Farm,
Hamilton, Mass, Sumner Pingree
owner, when The Prophet came in first
in the field this afternoon. Seven Of
the IL entries started and finished
Mrs. Frank NJ Gould's Ostend making
second place, and Miniator. owned by
Robert B. Young of Middleburg, was
third
No tmie was kept but officials were of
the opinion that because Of the heavy
track the race was run in much slower
time than the record for the long
journey.
The field went away we'll punched
and from the time the flag fell until
Skinner brought the well-lathered The
Prophet home, the proverbial blanket
would have covered the straining
thoroughbreds.
Keep on Even Terms.
Royal Bonnie and Ostend raced on
even terms for three-fourths Of the
route. The Prophet came to the leaders
in the last half-mile, creeping upon
OStend as Royal Bonnie cut a flag
while leading the pack.
Stride by stride the Flying Horse
Farms entry and Ostend battled for
front as the horses swept through the
last furlong and came on to win in a
driving finish.
Race officials said no uuer race had
been run in the history of the classic.
Career. owned by William Almy, rid
den by Dick Wallach, threw his rider
at the first jump. Royal Play, owned
by Benjamin Leslie Behr, fell when
halfway round the course The riders
were not hurt, but could not remount
In spite of threatening rain an i'm
mense crowd was in attendance. In the
afternoon the clouds broke and there
was some sunshine
The first race for farmers was won
by P. H. Hughes with Mainsail; second,
E. Boyle; third, p H. Hughes.
The second race, Northwales Steeple-
chase, 2ls miles over brush course on
the estate of Robert c. Winmill. was
won by Fairy Lore, Noel Laing, owner
and rider; second, DR.. Rankin, owned
by Mrs. Alfred Nathan, jr.; third Star
Easter, Harry J. Dutfey, jr.
Eight in Warrenton Gun.
1nlrQ race, the Warrenton Hunt Cup.
had to start and 5 to finish Of
Il entries. Sir John L., owned by Ben
jamin Leslie Behr was we'll in the lead
at the first Jump but fell and left his
rider there. Miniator, Robert B. Young
and Preacher, w. w. Lanahan, also fell
curing the course. Mrs. T. H. Somer-
ville's Brittanicus and Top Twig, and
Mrs. Frank Gould's Wise Guy, I'd, were
scratched.
Engineer, I'd, Raymond Gust, was
first. Henry A. Colgates Golden Ingot,
second; B. o. F. Randolph's Lipan Lad
third
Evening star., 1933-05-07

Peace George 3. Phillips to be the son
Of George F. May. secretary Of the
Baltimore u Ohio Railroad.
Jack laurie Of New York, who is
visiting here, was making Q left turn
with his car, according to police, when
Mav's machine crashed into Laurie s
automobile and sent 1t careening into
third car operated by John M. King
Of Baltimore.
Mrs. Laurie was treated at the Uni
versity Of Maryland infirmary for cuts
and bruises. while Miss Lorraine Simms
Of Baltimore. an occupant Of the car
driven by May, was given first aid at
Washington hospital for similar hurts
All three cars were damaged
State Policeman E. r. Quandt arrest
ed the three drivers for reckless driving
Evening star., 1933-05-07
LEADERS NAMED
FOR RELIEF DRIVE
Montgomery Social Service
League Will Open $4,000
Campaign Wednesday.
BY Staff Correspondent of The Star.

ROCKVILLE, Md, May 6-Thirteen
branch committee chairmen were named
by the Montgomery County Social
Service League for its annual drive for
funds, which will get under way next
Wednesday with $4,000 goal set as
the objective for the workers who will
solicit contributions.
The new appointees, whose duty it
will be to direct the campaign work in
their respective communities, are to re-
ceive final instructions and assume
charge OF their committees at the drive
dinner scheduled for the Rockville
o'clock.
District Chairmen.
The appointments were announced by
George w. Davis of Silver Spring, gen.
eral chairman for the drive, as follows:
Clarksburg district. Mrs. Kenneth
Waters: Poolesville. Rev. G. H. Crock;
Rockville, Mrs. J. Darby Bowman;
Colesviile, Stanley Stabler Bethesda,
Robert E. Bondy; Somerset, Mrs. ]. E.
Shillinger; Cabin John, c. H. Godbold; !;
Oney, RlCNdTQ 1QOlllSS, NrdltIleISOuiR,
Mrs. Robert E. Palmer; Kensington-
Wheaton, w. I. Cleveland; Takoma
Park, J. Damn Faber; Silver Spring,
Mrs George w. Davis, and LaytonSville,
Laytonsville Boys Club.
Pep talks will be made at the din
ner by James w. Hepbron. director Of
the Community Fund Of Baltimore, and
number of officials of the local league,
including Dr. j. w. Bird of Sandy
Spring, president; Miss Lavinia Engle
Of Forest Glen, and Walter B. Arm
strong of Cabin John, members of the
board Of directors, and Chairman Davis.
Drive to Continue Two Weeks.
In addition, each of the 13 branch
committee chairmen will be called upon
to outline their plans for carrying on
the drive work in their hcme COM
nunities.
The drive will continue for two weeks,
closing May "a, and the proceeds will
be used to help finance the activities of
/ the league during the new fiscal year
beginning June /. The $4,000 repre-
sents about one-Sixth of the amount
needed for the leagues various welfare
functions, the remainder Of which is
scheduled to come from the county in
the form Of a budget appropriation
| and from various organizations in the
county.