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Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-12
$4,000 ROBBERY IN
DILLON is REPORTED
cash Depository Broken Into With
Blow Torch During Night; No
Details Are Learned

Dillon, 5. c., Dec. 12.-(AP)- The
,aerffs office here was advised today
Inc cash depository at Lakview was
robbed of $4,000 last night.
Meagrc details here included a re-
port that the robbers broke into the
building and used a blow torch to
enter the vault.
Attaches at the sheriff's office said
no clues to the robbers had been OBJ
tanned.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-12
R. o. SELF PLACED
ON EXAMINER BODY
One of Three Designated by Inter
state Commerce Commission
On Motor Carriers

Washington, Dec. 12.-(AP)-The
Interstate Commerce Commission to-
day named r. o. self, of Raleigh, N.
c.; John Cone, of Columbia, S. c., and
Lester Hooker, Richmond, Va, as
members of a joint board of motor
carriers examiners for North Caro-
lima South Carolina and Virginia.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-12
RAYBURN IS BEST
BET FOR SPEAKER
New Dealers Are Behind
Texan, But Genuine
Fight In Prospect
BY CHARLES p. STEWART
Central Press COIumniSt

Washington, Dec. Congressman
Sam Rayburn of Texas looks like
much the best bet for the post of
Democratic leader in the next House
of Representatives,
He will not be very popular choice
among many congressional Demo-
Gratis, howaver.
Why then, are the Democrats so
likely TO choose him?
Rayburn has been strong support
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-12
Immediate War Against
Japan Had Been De-
manded in Circular
by Marshal LANG
EMERGENCY STEPS
SOUGHT BY YOUTHS
Nationalist Government
Says Chang Kai-Shek's
Release Is First Urgent
Step Before Japanese Sit
uation Gomez Up; Troops
Lean to Communists

Shanghai. Sunday Dec. 13.-(AP)-
Authoritative Chinese dispatches from
Sianfu today said Generalissimo
Chang Kai-Shek, China's premier,
has hurried to that place to take con-
troll after an estimated 5000 Shensi
provincial troops had mutinied
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-12
WEEKLY WEATHER.

WEEhLY WEAI 1TE1N'
Some indications of scattered
precipitation in northern portion
first Of week, and more general
rainy period within latter part;
cool at beginning, mild in middle
and colder latter part Of week.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-12
YORK, MEANWHILE, IS
PROCLAIMED KING In
FORMAL CEREMONIES
Ireland Ratifies
Change In Crown

Dublin, Irish Free State, Dec. IL.
-(AP)-The Dali Eireann late to-
day passed the government bill
providing for recognition by the
Irish Free State of Edwards alb
dicatiOn as the British king, and
acknowledging his brother, George
vi, as his successor as head of the
British commonwealth.
Dublin, Irish Free State, Dec. IL.
(AP)-President EamOn de Valera.
whose government already has
abolished the office of the British
Kings representative in the Irish
Free State, asked the Dali Fire
mann today to ratify former King
Edwards abdicatiOn act.
The accession law approved yes
terday in London was brought for
mally before the Irish Parliament
to ratify two actions, the former
kings remuneration of the British
thrCne and King Georges success
sion.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-12

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The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-01-10

Mrs. Leo Mccormack and her daughters Mary. Elinor. Jean, Joa1 and Shirley returned home on the Victoria Tuesday morning from 9 trip to Nova Scotia. Mir. Mccormack remained in Seattle for a conference with steamship companies. He will be home a week from next Mon day.
 The trip across the continent was made by the Canadian route from Prince Rupert while the return trip was made through the United States.
 Enroute home stops were made at St. John. New Brunswick, Montreal, Toronto. Detroit. Chicago and Se- attle
 During the three months of their trip, the little girls experienced a succession of thrills afforded. witt the exception of New York by the biggest cities in Canada and the United States. and by the vast pan 2 rama of countryside which unrolled before them during their ten thou sand miles of travel Yet as they gathered at the rail while the boat was docking in the gloom of a 5 o'clock January morning at Wren gell, one of the children was heard to eXclaim. Well, thank goodness; we're back in civilization at last!"
 While the Alaskan familiy were visiting in Halifax. he following article appeared in the Halifax Star of Dec. 20:
 Chasing after milk-Wagons and bread teams does not sound exciting to people who take such vehicles as a matter of course but to the five little daughters of MT. and Mrs Leo Mccormack it was one of the biggest thrills of their first trip out of Alaska, their birthplace.
 Strange Experience
 Until they started on their jour ney to Kentyiile in October. the little girls, three of whom are now at the Carleton Hotel ih Halifax with their parents, had never seen a horse, nor any kind of horse drawn vehicle. outside of the nov ing-pictures.
 'Mr. and Mrs. Mccormack are both natives of Kentville and this
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-01-10

Under the direction of Mrs. Mae Grant Unit Rehabilitation Chair man, the Legion Auxiliary at its regular meeting last night voted to sponsor a plan to help veterans at the U. s. Veterans Hospitol earn money by rugmaking, 1t being revealed that less than half the pat tents there receive any compensa- tion and their only means of earn. ing money for their families or de- pendents is through the sale of something they can make.
 A request for rayOn Underwear and silk stockings for rugmaking was received by Mrs. Grant through Mrs. Mildred Culver. of Anchorage. Rehabilitation chairman, Depart ment of Alaska The Auxiliary de- cided to ask the cooperation of Wrangell citizens in filling a box for these veterans. Bundles of dis carded rayon underwear and silk stockings may be left in Legion Hal any time before the end of Jan uary. A telephone call to the Wrangell Sentinel office will be transmitted to Mrs. Grant and a messenger will call at homes where it is not convenient 0 take the bundles to the Hall
 A transportation company will ,arry the box without charge 10 Seattle where the Rehabilitation Chairman of the State of Wash ington will see that it reaches it's destination.
 Committee Appointments
 During the business session Mrs z. NJ. Bradford, Auxiliary presi- dent, in providing for additional committees, appointed Mrs. H. R. Coulter and Mrs. E. M. Campbell on the Poster committee, Miss Irene Coulter, Poppy chairman and Mrs H. R. Nettleton Fidac chairman. Hrs. Nettleton also consented to re- ceive subscriptions from members to the Auxiliary Bulletin, published monthly at national headquarters. Mrs. Bradford donated subscrip- tion to the school library and the unit a subscription to Wrangell
 Continued on Page Four
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-01-10
THE SUPREME COURT
BY R. J. SURATT

The Supreme Courts decision on the AAA, sensational and far reach- ing as it may prove to be, did not come as a surprise to those who nave closely observed the reactions of this august body to virtually every measure intended to give Con gross any greater control over com merce and industry The inyaIida- ton of AAA was foreshadowed by the recent decision on NRA, and by the 1922 decision in the Child Labor case, when the court held by a vote of ' to ? that Congress has no power to tax the products of child la bor for the purpose of driving such products out of commerce.
 The reports of both the majority and the minority in the AAA case should be read with care by every one interested in government, for they indicate unerringly the trend of political philosophy of two op- posing factions.
 The decision on AAA grew out of the now famous Schechter case, Tn which the plaintiff sought relief from the payment of processing tax on cotton. Counsel for Schechter argued that Congress has no power to levy taxes for any purpose other than revenue; that the processing tax was to pay producers for re- stricting production, and was ob- yiOusly intended for control of pro- duction rather than revenue.
 Probably no more obnoxious piece of legislation was enacted by the last Congress than this one, since it artificially raised the price of foOdstuffs, thus taking money from the pockets of one group and hand ing it over to another group. Yet there seemed to be no other swift method of lifting thousands of Even the consumer understood that 3-cent pork and 30 cent wheat meant poverty for the producer. T h e measure was successful in as far as 1t halted assaults on private pro erty and the manhandling of court officials by desperate farmers.
 The framers of cur constitution are all dead and nobody can say with certainty what thoughts and ideas lay behind the phrases they scrawled on parchment after much
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The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-01-10
Eastern Star InStallS
 Officers. Ensuing Year

Wrangell Chapter, No. II, Order of the Eastern Star, held its annua installation Monday evening in the lodge rooms of Redmen's Hal WrangeIl Masons and members oI Eastern Star families were invited guests.
 Mrs. Carrie Bjorge, junior worthy matron, acted as installing officer Mrs. May Campbell, installing mar shal; Mrs. Mabel Chisholm. install ing chaplain and Mrs Gertrude Bradford, installing organist The following officers were placed at their stations by the regular ritual of the order.
 Worthy Matron Olive Johnson Worthy Patron, E. C. Anderson Associate Matron Mary Anderson: Associate Patron (. P. Kirtland ; Treasurer, l.. NJ Campbell. Con ductress, Sarah Pritchett; Associ- ate Conductress Frances NettIeton; Marshal, Edna Sinclair; Chaplain, Neya Coulter. Orgarist Gertrude Bradford; Warder. Adeliue kirt- land; Sentinel, bar smith.
 Adah, Mabel Chisholm; Ruth, Lempi SaarIkosKi; Esther Helen Angerman; Martha, Helen Moore {; Miss Margaret Weightman, who is absent in the States, will be installed as Electa on her return to Wran- gell and Mrs. Bjorge will be in- stalled as secretary at the next meeting.
 Following the installation cere monies a supper was served in the banquet room by Mrs. Bradford, Miss Lempi Saarikoski, Miss Ireul Coulter anG Mrs. H. R. Coulter. The tables were gay in winter deco ations. They were eeDtered wit bowls of silyered twigs, the worl. of Mrs. Bradford and an abunu. ance of holly the gift of Donalu Sinclair for the occasion. Req wax candelabra furnished the il- lumination.
 F. s. Barnes made the presenta- ton of the past matrons jewel to Mrs. Bjorge Yoicing appreciation ot the members for her successful man agement of the chapter through the year. Mrs. Bjorge responded with gracious thanks for the gift after which Mrs. Johnson the newly in stalled worthy matron, acted as toastmistress during a merry time of impromptu speeches. The social hour closed with informal card games in the lodge room.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-01-10
Town Council Plans Improvement Program

The regular meeting of the town council was held Thursday night of last week with Mayor Barnes and Councilmen Mcbride, Antonieb Mundy and Campbell present.
 V. L. Boardway appeared before the council in reference to an ex- tension of his present lease of the city dock upon which his crab can uey is located He stated that since taking over the property he has renewed approximately two thirds of the piling and has built and equipped a modern crab can nery acknowledged as one of the valuable assets of the town.
 In order to assist in the fin ancing of his business and to war rant farther expenditures he re- quested that the lease be extended for ten years after the expiration of ais present lease, which still has eight years to run.
 His request was fayorably re- ceived but no definite action was taken then in order to give the sub ject more consideration. Mir. Boaru- way was assured that the matter would be disposed of within a few days.
 An ordinance amending the fees for motor vehicles was passed and approved An ordinance to license public card rooms was passed with MCBriae voting against and An eonich, Mundy and Campbell vet ing in favor. Under the new or uinance each card table in use in public card rooms will be required 10 carry a fiYe-dollar annual i- eense.
 4 general municipal improvement project was passed which has for It's object the finishing of city streets and sewers. It was stated that the city during the past year spent S300U in street repairs, ot which there was little done in the way ot permanent improvement.
 Antonich, chairman ot h e Health and Police Department, re- ported that eight arrests were made during the month, five Of which were handled through the municipal court Violations of the liquor store ordinance as to closing hours were reported and recon mendations made that the parties concerned be required to comply with the ordinance.
 Campbell, of the Finance com 4nittee, made the following finan giaI report for the month of Dee em Der:
 Geueral collections, 5 932.0t
 Gen Fund bank bal, 6202.26
 Light Plant collections, 2527.1e
 Light Fund bank bal. 133O.oy
 Claims amounting to $3041.62 on the general fund and S16S0.oz on the light plant fund, were read and ordered paid.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-01-10
Funeral Service Held
 For Mrs. Fred Wigg

St Philips Episcopal Church WE, filled to overfloWing Tuesday aft ernoon with sorrowing friends who gathered for the last sad rites hel l for Mrs Fred Wigg who passe . away on December 31, 1885.
 Arnold Krone. in charge of serv- ices at St Philips read the beauti- full Episcopal service and gave the address. The Rev. H. P. Corser, who had been associated with Ms. Wigg in church work for the past 36 years, spoke briefly but eloqu- entity in tribute to the beauty and Value of her life to the community
 The church choir sang three of Mrs. Wiggs favorite hymns, Lead Kindly Light" Abide With Me-" and Jesus. My Saviour. Look On Me" MT. Krone sang as a solo. the hymn, Fade, Fade, Each Earth y Joy"
 The pail bearers were Lawrence Taylor, William Taylor, Orlando Bakke, James Bradley, Chas Borch and Robert Wigg.
 The floral offerings were very very beautiful. So many were sent that the church could hold only part in the space below the chancel rail. At the cemetery where final services were held, Mrs. Wigg was laid to rest with the grave com pletely covered with flowers from those who held her in higest res pect and loving affection and who will cherish her memory as long IS they live.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-01-10
Auxiliary Plans Help AlaSka'S Liquor Bill
 Disabled Veterans Gains $614,O15 In 1885

Alaskans paid $1,525,833.80 for hard liquor, beer and wine during the year 1885, an Increase of $614, O15.70 over the year 1894 accord ing to the report of Oscar Olson, Territorial Treasurer. released la t Monday.
 The increased revenue by taxes through drinking over six hundred thousand dollars more than last year, was but $25 183.62 due to a change in the tax rate in 1885 from that in 1884.
 The value of liquor in 1885 was $920. 604 10 on which was collected tax of $36,358.52. the report shows. Value of beers and wines was $605,229.4O on which was col lected taxes of $37826.84, or total tax on both of $76.185.36.
 The 1894 liquor valuation was S535,734 on which was paid a tax of S13,393.35. Valuation of beers and wines the same year was $376,- OS39O which brought in a tax revenue of s37,6O8.39, making a total tax revenue that year of $51 . 00174
 In explaining the report, Treas urer Olson said:
 Although the amounts collected upon beers and wines during 1854 and 1885 are nearly equal, there is a large dissimilarity in the valua- tion of the amount of beverages up- on which they were levied. This dis crepancy is caused by the change in the basic tax rate made effective April 3, 1885. The former tax, in effect during 1894 was five cents per gallon. The present tax is five per cent ad valorem, or about 50 percent of the former tax rate Therefore though the amounts ot taxes collected during the two years are nearly equal, the taxes collect td for 1885 represent about double the values in beverages as that in 1884
 Similarly, the tax rate on hard and distilled liquors was raised from two and one-half to five percent ad valorem, effective April 2, 1885. This raise in tax rate results in that, though taxes collected on liquors during 1884 are only 40 rercent of those received during 1885, they still represent a yalua tion in liquor during 1894 that is about 50 percent of that upon which taxes were levied during 1885"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-01-10
DEC. TEMPERATURES RANGE FROM 19 TO 5S DEGREES ABOVE

The warmest temperature record cd at Wrangell during the month of December was 5S on Dec. IS The coldest day was on Dec. s when the thermometer went down to Is above. A summary of C. w. De Remer's report follows:
 Temperature Mean maximum, 46.4. Mean Minimum. 33.4. Maximum, 5S; date Dec IS. Minimum, 19 date Dec. 8. Greatest daily range, A degrees on Dec. IS (from 58 to 34).
 Precipitation Total 12.S8 inches. Greatest in A hours, 1.33; date Dec. IA.
 Snow
 Total snowfall, 3Z.2 inches; on ground 18th, none, at end Of month, IA inches
 Number of days; with .01 inch CT more precipitation 25.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-01-10
Redmen Install New
 .IOfflcerS Mon. Night

The Redmen Lodge installed the following officers last Tuesday night for the coming year
 Frank $. Barnes. Sachem
 J m Stevenson, Senior Sagamore Carl R Bradley Junior Sagamore. George Sumption Prorhet.
 L. M. Churchill, Custodian of records.
 s. Cunningham, Collector of Wam- 9um.
 L. A. Olsen, Keeper of Wampum. Oscar Carlson, First Sannip.
 J. Sundberg, Second Sannip Olaf Hansen, G. of W.
 John Olsen, G. of w.
 F. Angerman, First Warrior. Neil Grant. Second Warrior Donald (. Sinclair, Third Warrior. Roy L. Turner, Fourth Warrior Andy Johnson. First Brave
 Jorgen Running, Seconl 2reve. George Gunderson Third Brave. Martin Nore, Fourth Brave Chas Benjamin, Trustee
 Following the installation cere- monies a banquet was served under the direction of Olaf Hansen, J. Sundbarg and Andrew Eng,trom after which card games were play ed for tue remainder of the evening.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-01-10
WASHINGTON Jan. 9-senator

WASHINGTON Jan 9-Senator Bankhead. author of the Cotton Control Act, asseiled the Supreme Court decision If it becomes nt cessary," he told the Senate Thursday, the President can, anI should, protect farm prices by ir- creasing currency" He suggested the passage of a separate bill re- levying the processing tax as a gen. eral revenue measure, and appro- prlating out of general funds of the Treasury a suitable amount to be placed at the discretion of the Sec retary of Agriculture.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-01-10
LEO MCCORMACK FAMILY HOME FROM
 THREE MONTHS TRIP TO NOVA SCOTIA

is their first trip hack home in fif- teen yearc, arranged SO that thcir children could visit their grand mothers. Mrs Mccormack i. the former Alice Wiltshire and received part of her education ir the Kent vile school. as well as in England and in Mount St. Agne- Academy. Bermuda AIr. Mccormack runs a shipping agency the Mccormack Dock Company at Wrangell, South east Alaska. and from his long eX- perience in an enthralling situation can tell viyidly interesting stories of life in the country where he ami his fa aily make the home.
 Beautiful Country
 "Visious of dog-sleds .uushing2 Nr. Mccormack talked this morning cf picturesque and beautiful country where a current from Jap an keeps the temperature always mild and mellow and well above the zero mark all through the winter Mrs. Mccormack stated than in the Is years she has spent in WrangeI the temperature has been below zero only twice and then only two CT three degrees.
 Business in Alaska is making definite upward swing. declared Mr. Cormack. Last summer his com pany's boats were crowded to cap acity and he believes that it wilf be necessary to increase transpor- tation facilities this coming sum mer. Nr. and Mrs. Mccormack have never lost their affection for their own homeland and were delighted with their visit with relatives aud friends. But both are thoroughly in love with Alaska it's grandeur and beauty and its lovely climate and are looking forward 10 their re- turn next week Meanwhile the five little girls are taking in all the sights and not missing a thing Tho two oldest Eleanor and Mary. ID and II. are at school in Kentville while Jean and Joan. year old twins, and Shirley, T. are still in Halifax and locking forward 10 hearing a Mickey Mouse Band. To- day they go to Kentvtlle where they will all spend Christmas together "
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-01-10
EIDE THOMPSON

Miss Ann Eide, who resigned from the Wrangell grade school faculty last spring to take a place in the Petersburg school, was married on Dec. 27 to Knut Thomp- son, well known Petersburg busi- nessman. MT. and Mrs. Thompson passed through Wrangell last week on a two-months wedding trip to Puget Sound points and down the coast to California.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-01-10
WINDOW TRIM AT CAMPBELLS'
 SHOWS UNUSUAL DESIGNS

0. R. Keeney who has displayed many clever and amusing window displays at Campbell Bros. store during the past year, has a hard ware window trim this week that is attracting the attention of pas sersby. In one corner a straight line man made of lead pipe lengths ;s labeled Jack the Plumber. ," In the other corner, Gus the Ma chinist" holds forth. The heads are made of cocoanuts with head gear and other gadgets from the hardware department although Gus is favored with a silk bow tie from the clothing department.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-01-10
Night School Course
 Navigation Starts Mon

Al interested in night school course in navigation are asked ta meet at the Public School buildiqs next Monday at 7.3O D. m. It Is the intention to make this work as practical and useful as possible to owners and shippers of small wor, and pleasure boats in this locality Come around Monday and see what it is all about Everyone is vel come. John Selleyold, the Master of the Brown Bear has been se- cured to take charge of the class.
 A. Rasmussen,
 Clerk for the Comnitte
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-01-10

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9-Con- gressman Hamilton Fish RePubli- can, of New York, Thursday warned the House of Representatives that Le and other members of his party would oppose any move Q provide funds to pay the Soldiers Bonus through imitation. The House .l- dopted rule authorizing four hours debate on amendments to the bonus bill
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-01-10
TWELVE FROM WRANGELL
 DRAWN FOR JURY SERVICE

Wrangell residents drawn for duty on the Grand Jury to report at Ketchikan on Feb. 10 for a special term of district court are Mrs. I. c. Bjorge, c. s. Burch, Mrs w. c. Chisholm, L. M. Churchill George Gunderson and J. E. Ron hing.
 Petit jurors to report on Feb. 24 are L. M. Campbell, J. J. Coulter Helene Johnson, M. Nussbaumer, Hannah Otteson, Sarah Pritchett, Mrs. R. J. Suratt.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-01-10
c. OF c. MEETING

Dr. R. N. Scruby, president of the Chamber of Commerce, has called a meeting at 7:3O Saturday night at the Elks Club, for the election of a board of directors for the coming year. A full attend ance of members is desired.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-01-10

WASHINGTON-The Democrats National Committee selected Phila- delphia for the convention to begin June 23 Money talked. The Qua ker City bid $2OO,OOO besides offer ing convention facilities free.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-01-10

TRENTON,-Goy. Harold G. Hoffman expressed doubt today that the Court of Pardons would grant Bruno Richard Hauptman's request for a personal hearing when it con siders his mercy plea Saturday
 Never has a condemed man appeared before the court to ask clemency.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-01-10

ROME-Fascist forces were dis closed in the vicinity of the Italo- French border, from which troops supposedly were withdrawn at the conclusion 2 year ago of the Laval Mussolini accord.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-01-10

Frank p. Barnes, city engineer, left on the Victoria Tuesday for Juneau on official business concern ing the pending PWA general inn pFovement project in Wrangell.