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The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-03-13
REGISTRATION OF CRIMINALS
 PROPOSED AT KETCHIKAN

Registration of all ex-eonyicts and parolees who entered ISetchikan is proposed in an ordinance undei consideration by the city council. reports the Chronicle The ordil. ance. introduced at the regular meeting of the aldermen. was re ierred t1 the police committee for study.
 Under the proposed measure al! persons who have been inmates Of penal institutions within the past ten years would be required to reg ister with the Identification officer of the local police force. This reg istration would be required within IS hours after persons affected ar uve in town.
 Furthermore. the or q imam Q would require those coming under it's provisions to notify the local police within 24 hours of any changes in address, The proposed act carries q clause providing pen alty for failure, a fine of $1OO or 90 days in jail. Failure to report is classified as a misdemeanor
 Aimed at Transients
 The measure, it was explained. is aimed at the spring influx of transients which in recent years has included an increasing number of men with criminal records Ketchikan police are of the 1pinion that many of this type come north during the spring and summer months when things get too hot for them in the states, while others visit Alaska iu search of new work ing ground.
 Introduction of the proposed or dinance was followed by consider able comment by councilmen. some of whom fayorel it and some Of whom opposed it. It is believed ! likely, however, that it will be a. dopted at a later meeting.
 Good Pickings'
 First comment on the proposal was that it could not be enforced. This was followed by the declara- tion that il deprived citizens If their rights and liberty. but the same councilman who made the as sertion later remarked that there are good pickings in Alaska" for visiting criminals during the fish | ing season. He revived the Mar shall murder case and said that ! lone fishermen and buyers offered the good pickings" he had pre- viously referred to.
 Another councilman, one who be- lieyes it will be effective in curb l ing crime, said that the meas ure would work to the advantage ] of eX-conYiets as well as to the pu- llee. Should a crime be commit ted. he explained the police would be able to check up immediately any suspect with criminal record and clear him of suspicion if he was not linked to the offense.
 still another councilman, stating that You'd be surprised at the number of eX-criminals here" be- i lieyed that adoption of the ordi 1 nance would be of mutual aid to suspects and enforcement officers.
 The ordinance as introduced is modelled after a similar measure enacted by the Los Angeles author l ities. Numerous cities throughout the nation have similar laws requir- ing registration by persons convict ed of felonies, but Ketchikan is the first in the Territory to consider such action.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-03-13
ST. PHILIPS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
 Arnold Krone

Third Sunday in Lent
 1O.30 a. m. Morning Prayer and Sermon: Blessed are They that Hear the Word of God and Keep It." from the Gospel for the Day
 11:30 a. m Church School and Confirmation Class.
 Lenten SerYices-Wedne ev- ening at 7:30 o'clock Litany and Meditation
 Friday afternoon service for children at 4.3O.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-03-13
CATHOLIC CHURCH

March 15, third Sunday of Lent. In the absence of Father Monroe there will be nc service today in the Catholic church.
 Thursday. Feast of St. Joseph. spouse of the Virgin Mary.
 Wednesday and Friday, Lenten services at D. m.
 Daily Mass at 7:30 a. m.
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Russell F. Pederson, Pastor

1O:3O a. m. Morning Worship: .'The orship of Jesus.
 12 noon, Bible School: Jesus Teaches His Diciples to Pray. study Matthew and Luke H.
 7:30 D. m. Evening Worship: Sunset in the old Faith, Sunrise before the New. "
 Monday, right after school, Week Day Bible Classes in the Church.
 Wednesday, 7:3O D. m. Annual Congregational Meeting in h ] Church Parlor.
 Come and Worship Take a part in Christian Service.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-03-13

Boyd Yaden. PWA Engineer. re eeived notice this week that he is to act in the same capacity al Petersburg when the PWA street improvement project starts thera on May l, dividing each week be- tween the two towns Wright X Stock. contractors, were successful bidders at sum slightly under SoO,O00 for the project
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-03-13
COURT NEWS

Yern Cool plead guilty on Thurs day March 12, before U. S. Com missioner Suratt to charges of theft of a rifle brought by Denny Barlow. He was sentenced to serve 60 days in jail and pay fine of $3O.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-03-13
Local Items

There will be no services next Sunday at the Catholic church as Father Monroe left this morning on the Northland for Petersburg where he will conduct services one Sun daK each mnnIh
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-03-13

Miss Edna Mather, elder daught- CT of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Mather of Wrangell. formerly of Metlakat- la. and William Choquette, son of Mrs. Thomas Ukas of Wrangell were married on Wednesday after noon, March Il. The ceremony was performed by Judge Richard Suratt.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-03-13
NEW DRESSES

New shipment of evening gowns and street dresses, various sizes and colors. SMART SHOPPE.-adv
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-03-13

Al Cramer returned on the Priu- cess Norah Monday from a five months trip to Denver and Califor- mia. Despite an attack of flu dur ing the past month in Seattle. he returned home much improved in health.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-03-13

The senate this week confirmed the appointment of B. Y Grant a. postmaster at Wrangell fer a sec ond four-year term.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-03-13

Donald Hartze'l, social service di- rector for the Bureau of Indian Af- fairs in Alaska. arrived here this week on an offical visit
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-03-13

Miss Margaret Weightman re turned on the North Sea from a month service at Petersburg as government nurse.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-03-13

John Coulter arrived home Mon day from an extended trip to the states. going as far east as North Dakota. He recently left his posi- ton with the Standard Oil Co.,. at Wrangell to become associated in the A R. B. Packing Company.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-03-13

Carl McCorkle and Miss Dorothy Green of Port Alexander were mar ried at Wrangell on March 6, the ceremony being performed by U. S. Commissioner Richard Suratt at his office in the court house.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-03-13

Dan McShane. who entered the Pioneers Home two years ago from Wrangell, died at that institution on December 2S, according to word received in Seattle by p. C. McCor- mack. Mir. MeShane was born S3 years ago in New York state. He had been for many years resident of Wrangell and nearby districts and had wide circle of friends.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-03-13
At the Churches
THE SALVATION ARMY
Prigadier and Mrs. Carruthers

Tuesday-7s30 p. m. Public Ser vice.
 Friday -3:30 D. m. Band of love.
 Sunday-10s00 a. m. Holiness meeting. S:00 D. m. Sun d y School 7:30 D. m. Salvation meet ing.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-03-13
DENNY BOAT WRECKAGE
 FOUND ON MIDDLE ISLAND

Continued from Page One)
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-09-19
PROMISE YOURSELF

Certainly we do not wish to bore our
readers with diatribes against the killing
of so many American citizens on the high
ways of the land but it is a serious mat
ter when nearly three thousands citizens
bite the dust every month in automobile
accidents.
The number of those injured is ap-
palling. The economic loss alone iustifies
campaign to reduce the accidents and
save life and limbs.
There is much that the average man
or woman can do in this drive for safety.
No one has to wait on his neighbor. You
can make up your mind today that, here
after, you will drive more carefully
Others can do the same. The cumulative
effect will be tremendous even if there is
no organization, no publicity and no boast
ing.
We hope that at least one reader of
this article will decide Immediately to take
the pledge of the safe driver. If you are
the one, you needn't bother about adver-
Using it to the world Just remember
your promise to yourself when you drive
your automobile.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-09-19
THE SPREAD OF DIVORCE

Many persons still living remember
away back when it was considered some
thing akin to disgrace to get divorce, ex-
cept for the most compelling reasons. To-
day divorces and annulments of marriages
are so common as to excite only passing
comment
An interesting table showing the
spread of divorce in this country is con-
tanned in the World Almanac, giving
statistics on the subject running back to
the year 1888, when the percentage of
divorces to marriages was only 5.4. Since
then divorce has increased with almost
continuous regularity, until it has reached
II for every 100 marriages, or about one
out of six
Taking the record of 40 years by in
tervalS of 10 years we find the following
There were divorces for every 100 mar
riages, in 1891; 80 in 1901; 9.3 in 1911;
1877 in 1921, and II in 1881. During the
same period the number of marriages per
100000 population has shown a slight in
crease
The lowest number of marriages,
population considered, during this 4O-year
period was in 1894, when there were 8.6
marriages per 100000 of population; the
highest was in 1920, when the number
rose to 11.98. - ...~f eAtird
Taking actual figures without con-
sidering the increase in population, it is
shown that in 1883 only 1868, persons in
the United States were divorced, while the
highest number was, reached in 1929, when
no less than POI ,469 couples were re-
leased from their marital bonds.
The most distressing feature of this
rapid and continuous spread of the divorce
habit is that more than 100000 children
are affected by it each year.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-09-19
NOT GUARANTEED BY US

sFi Vs. -
The All-American eAstrologers con-
ventiOn was recently attended by some
hundreds of star-gazers and students of
the celestial armament. 80
AS usual they come forth with some
predictions, including: % the average
citizen is going to fare well, ~ the eco
nOmic condition of the country is good, (3)
there will be boom in real estate. (Q
there will be no recurrence of the drought
and (5) ROOsevelt'S reelection.
We chronicle these items in order that
our readers may know what the stars say,
according to the processing students of
their messages. We do not guarantee
them and, in fact, despite the claim that
astrology is on a scientific basis, prefer to
put our money, if and when, upon some
other judgment than that based upon as
THEOLOGICAL dope
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-09-19

sumers, IL they think prices are too
high or the quality is poor. may. as
Stunning the existence OF competitive
conditions, withdraw their patron
age We may anticipate, therefore.
that private enterprise will usually
make goods and services available at
a price that consumers will be will
ing to pay.
The ability to withhold patronage
or transfer ii somewhere else gives
the consumers reasonable protection
against excessive prices and poor
quality.
Some services, however. can not
well be handled on price basis Ex-
ampIes are police protection. fire pro-
lection, national defense. weather re-
porting. flood control. and parks.
These services must be performed by
the State (using the term in its broad
sense). and the necessary funds OBJ
tanned through taxation.
In addition to performing the SER
vices that can not well be handled on
a price basis the State may also per-
form the services that can be handled
on a price basis: and in this day and
age we are witnessing wide extern
sion of state activity.
We are told that If state enterprise
were substituted for private enter
prise we could get goods and services
at cost price. and it would not be
necessary to pay tribute to profit.
seeking capitalists.
Address questions to the "A
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-09-19
"MORE IMPORTANT"

The Olympic games of 1910 will be
staged in Tokyo, Japan, much to the salts
faction of many eminent japanese who de-
sire to demonstrate that the island en-
pire can Guido the Germans when it comes
to staging the worlds greatest athletic ex-
hibitions.
A sour note however comes from the
all-powerful army group which reminds
civilian officials, educators and sports
leaders that by 1910 the japanese Empire
may have more important contests on its
mind.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-09-19
T0DAY'S WEATHER

eastward, being central this MORN
ing some distance off the Massa-
chusetts coast. 1t has caused
gales and heavy rains along the
Atlantic coast during the last IL
hours from New Jersey to the
southern New England coast.
Rains have been general in At
Iantic coast districts during the
last "a hours, New York City re-
porting Ala inches and Boston,
Mass, $50 inches. There have
also been moderate showers in
portions of the southern Plains
States and on the Florida Keys.
Temperatures have risen in the
Rocky Mountain and Plains States;
while elsewhere changes have been
unimportant, with readings below
normal from the Lake region east
ward over the north Atlantic
States.
e. s. KENNEDY,
Official in Charge
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-09-19

Louis Schwartz, with an unsavory
reputation. made vain fight to dodge
prison for income tax evasion and will be
required to serve year and one day in
federal prison besides having to pay fine
of 5000. Jacksonville court records reveal
that five judges and number of officials
had previously asked that the original and
heavier sentence be quashed. If judges of
one court ask clemency for the judged in
others what will become of respect for
justice? In this connection we are glad to
note that the state pardon board clamped
down general rule that it would not
consider clemency applications unless
prisoners have served at least one-third of
their sentence
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-09-19

what is this so-called tribute7 The
consumers want goods and services
of many kinds As an illustration,
take bacon. Seldom Is Ii practicable
for the consumers to produce their
own bacon. They must therefore get
it from someone who has il for sale.
They can not well get il from a pro-
Queer. because the nearest producer
may be hundreds of miles away. The
consumers must therefore resort to
intermediates - retail grocers and
others-who make il their business to
gather from numerous markets. often
far removed. the innumerable arti-
Giles that the consumer may want, and
to keep them fresh. and to bear the
loss in the event Of damage or decay.
Does tribute seem an appropriate
word to use in connection with such
valuable services? II is true that the
profits Of the retail grocer may be
large. but this is seldom the case, and
if they are. the field is usually open
to all Corners.
If the State displaced private enter.
prise, would the consumers be better
off? The answer depends, of course,
on whether the State could manage
the business more efficiently.
The State would presumably sell
goods and render services at the cost
price; it would not need to make
profit. though many public enter
prises do operate for profit, the same
as private enterprises. But the cost to
the State might easily be more than
the cost to private concerns plus a
profit, in which case the so-called
tribute to private enterprise Is seen
to be no tribute at all, but merely
necessary recompense for the per.
Torrance of indispensable services.
It must be remembered that the
present economic order is highly
complicated; it involves, the produc.
ton of thousands of commodities In
widely scattered localities, their
transportation to markets by many
agencies, and their storage and dis
tribution through innumerable
wholesale and retail outlets.
That the State could build up an
organization capable Of doing the job
more effectively than it is now done
is much to be doubted, especially IL
the government is run on the "spoils
system" as at present.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-09-19
WEATHER FORECAST
(Till 8 p. M, Sunday


Key West and Vicinity: Partly
cloudy tonight and Sunday with
scattered showers; gentle to mod
crate winds. mostly easterly.
Florida: Fair in north and part
y cloudy in south portion with
scattered showers on the extreme
south coast tonight and in ex-
treme south portion Sunday.
Jacksonville to Florida Straits
and East Gulf: Gentle variable
winds over north and gentle to
moderate winds mostly easterly
over south portion and partly
overcast weather tonight and Sun
day.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-09-19

Neither political party nor any gov
ernmental organization sees anything
wrong in the maxim: Ito the victors be-
long the spoils.' Disowned in theory per-
haps, it is nevertheless ingrained in our
political system. Some time back a Key
West politician disclaimed bitterly against
such policy, yet when elected his first
thought was nepOtic, reward for his
victory secured by the franchise of the
people. In this connection it is no sur
prise to this column to hear that every
Sholtz appointee will find his head on the
chopping block. Fred P Cone was elected
to the governorship with the aid of his
friends, and these friends expect their re-
ward and will get it: it's in the cards.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-09-19

The presidents powers to vary the
gold content of the dollar and to fix the
weight of the silver dollar expire on
January 10, four months hence. Then
what?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-09-19

power Of the storm EIn1S Three
top stories Of the McCzIzter Eu1el
are reported blown eff he T.
story NJ 1er-Kiser badding wzs 50
twisted that Il VII have 70 BE- g.
mOlishod. and many ether buIad-
ings suffered Deaths uepurzed
from Hollywood are - and F0-r
Lauderdale estimates the GezG a.
20 with every building IN the cry
suffering damz-e from The Ezie-
Five huge eleStric towers erec1eE
10y the Troniczl Radio S1zr5ou
were blown don They Were
erected n = cost Of SIS. zee
KEY West CHAMBER Of Cen
merce Is beginning 70 -eceire ~
quir;es regarding rooms Tor rhe
coming winter scEson- Many 0ues-
tiOns as 10 accommodations Of "a
riOuS kinds have been received and
others a4e arriving N e4ch wEI-
Particular emphasis Is beng plared
on boarding facil ties. about every
ether letter asking for Iuformzri0n
relative TO boarding houses and
hotel accommodations So HAIRY
Of the inquiries have been receI--
cd that the chamber finds Il mere
sary 10 ask the people Of Eey
West 10 telephone the chamhc- ~
nc in order that complete infer
nation may be sent 70 these ash
NJ. All house Owners or IN FAR
any person who has house. ~
rooms are requested 70 SO inform
the Chamber Of Commerce. Phone
599.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-09-19

prise We must
pay a price for
them sufficient
ly high to in
duce the sup
plier to con-
tinue in the
business. Tenn
por arily the
consumers may
take advantage
of the necesSi-
ties of the pro-
d u C RS. blu t
they ca q not
expect to do so
regularly.
On the other
hand, the con-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-09-19

Miami shuddered Saturday
morning under the lashings Of one
of the most terrible storms which
have visited the Florida coast in
many years. The unestimated
iamage will run into millions, it
: sad, and the people of the city
TODD dazcd and awed while wit
Messing the results of the terrible
forces Of nature. Miami's center
f a 70-mile area was swept by
the hurricane and the city felt the
NIL force of the wind which at
times reached a force of 100 miles
per hour, it was said. Some of the
finest buildings in Miami are
warped and otherwise show the
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-09-19

Ask a man for advice and he will
give it although believing it extremely
valuable; ask him for donation and he
will run like he is going to a fire This IL
Illustrates how much he thinks of his own
advice
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-09-19
KEY WEST IN
DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here Just 10 Years
Ago Today As Taken From
The Files Of The Citizen

Key West has been requested to
send to Miami by tran tonight
all available bread and other food
stuffs. Citizens of Key West are
urged to bring as much bread and
other food rs they can 10 The
Citizen office, 125 Duval street.
before 7:10 O'Clock this evening.
1t will be promptly taken TO the
train leaving at 1880 and Will be
distributed where most needed in
Miami under the superviso on of
the American Legion. Represen-
tatives of the Chamber of Com
merce ard the American Legion
are c;;llin.: on all bakeries and
wholesale houses and securing a
large quantity of bread and crack
ers and will later take up cOllec-
tions for the purpose of paying
for these purchases.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-09-19

Here is one for the young ladies: The
right age at which a girl should marry is
the age at which the right man asks her
to marry him.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-09-19
You and Your
Nations Affairs

By ELIOT JONES
Professor Of Trans Porfafion and Public Utilities,
Stanford University

The goods and services that we all
enjoy may be supplied to as by pri-
vate enterprise or by the State. If
they are supplied ~ private enter
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-09-19

The best preacher wins men by in
spring them; SO does the campaign
orator
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-09-19

We read that about 5000 stars are
visible on clear, dark night. If you don't
believe it. count 'em.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-09-19

Principles are often what you read
about in a book
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-09-19

People who speed on the highways
are often the ones to hurt drivers trying to
be careful
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-09-19
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

l. Water and Sewerage.
g Bridges to complete Road to Main
land
3. Free Port
4. Hotels and Apartments.
5. Bathing Pavilion
g. ArpOrts-Land and Sea-
7. Consoidat. on of County and City
Governments
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-09-19

The following marriage licenses
have been issred from the office
cf Judge Hugh Gum since the last
list was published. Ramisburg
Mitchell to Cornelia Boil; Harry
Ii. Young to Agnes L. Ward; Ivan
Watson to Mary Ogden; John How
ard Thrift to Nary Malone.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-09-19

Subscribe 20 The Citizen-20C
weekly.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-09-19
WEATHER CONDITIONS

The tropical storm has decreas-
ed in intensity and moved north
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-09-19

Edito.al comment: 1t is claim
cd that eur cities are too noisy
but towns where the merchants
won't advertise are not usually
comp'a aimed of on that account.
0t;r - ai'rEa } tvi
? "A baby boy was born yesterday
% Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Taylor in
heir home, 3S5 Simonton street.
A baby boy was born yesterday
to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Sands at
heir home, 623 William street.
There were two trains pulling
out from the East Coast Station
Yesterday afternoon. One of them
eft at o'clock and the other left
one hour later. Both of the trains
carried fairly large passenger
lists.