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Evening star., 1936-08-16
Unusual Camel Fossil
Mounted i'm Oklahoma

NORMAN, Okla. R.-The fossil of
prehistoric camel, rare find in
Oklahoma, soon will join other re-
mains in the museum Of paleontolo-
gy at the University of Oklahoma.
First discovered in Roger Mills
County near Cheyenne, Okla, three
years ago, the bones Of the huge
camel were carefully transported to
the State university's department Of
paleontology here. ]. Willis Stovall,
director Of the museum, has nearly re-
stored 1t.
"Camels were rare in Oklahoma, I"
said Ralph B. Shead Of the paleon-
tology project, land this specimen Is
the most complete of any yet found" I"
Evening star., 1936-08-16

brated last week the 127th
anniversary of the launching
L of its struggle for independ-
ence. This year, their national
day found the Ecuadoreans engaged in
an interesting task of political reform
and internal reconstruction. The firm
establishment of the 'Paez regime,
which less than year ago dissolved
an autocratic Congress and began the
study of constitutional changes which
would curtail parliamentary control
of the executive branch of the govern
ment, has definitely closed a disturb
ing chapter in the history Of that
South American republic.
The highlights of that period OF
congressional domination which has
now come to an end will not be for
gotten soon by observers OF Latin
American politics.
A few years ago, the government OF
Ecuador decided to inject new life into
the legislative body of the republic
by adopting a radical reform in its
makeup. With an eye on the cor
porative experiment of Mussolini IN
Italy, the Ecuadorean leaders en-
Enthusiastically transformed the upper
house of their Parliament into semi
occupational institution, in which rep
resentatives of professional classes and
organized groups were given seats be-
sides those of the traditional repre-
sentatives of the sovereign people"
elected by direct suffrage. In this
manner, the Ecuadorean Senate was
converted into an apparently technical
entity, in which for the first time the
various professions and organizations
which constitute the social fabric were
given a chance to participate in di-
recting national affairs.
"Politicos" Of Tradition.
That, at least, was the aim of the
men in the Ecuadorean government
who brought about the reform. But
they overlooked one fact; they forgot
that those, or the great majority Of
those, of their countrymen who are in
terested In public affairs are, by tradi-
ton, by education, by environment,
''poiiticos" above everything else. They
may be technicianA professionals, In
Evening star., 1936-08-16
Products of Australia
Are Barred i'm Belgium

BRUSSELS R.-Importation Of
Australian grain and preserved meat
is prohibited by Belgium as retail
alton for the higher tariffs the Aus
tralian government recently put into
effect. A similar measure against
Australian wool and barley is ex-
pected.
Australian exports to Belgium in
1885 totaled approximately $4,000
600, compared with only $4,000 900
worth of Belgian goods exported to
Australia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-08-27
FIVE IN FAMILY
PERISH IN FLAMES
Father Rescues Two Daughters,
but Dies in Attempt to Take
Others From Home.

BY the Associated Press.
HONESDALE, Pa, August 81
Flames roared through frame dwell
ing at Indian orchard early today.
killing five members of family and
tnjuring two.
Fire Chief Ray Smith of Homes
dale said George Griffin, "a; his wife,
Is, and their children, Donald, 10;
Mildred, 7, and Marion, IL, burned to
death.
Jean. 8, and Fay. 2, other daugh-
ters were partially overcome by
smoke, Smith said, and taken to q
hospital.
Smith said Jean told him her
father rescued her and Fay, then re-
turned to the blazing building to save
the others.
Firemen were handicapped by lack
OF water. They tapped nearby
stream, but were unable to save any
part of the structure.
Smith said the cause was unde-
termined. Neighbors told him Grit
I'm had complained recently of de-
Sective flue.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-06-05
13-YEAR--OLD GIRL SH0OS
 GRIZZLY BEAR WITH APRON

A grizzly bear was halted in a raid on a herd of goats last week by a 13-year-old girl, who ran in front of the bear, shooing it with her apron.
 According to the report brought to Ketchikan by George King, a nerd of goats belonging to MT. and Mrs. Preston Bishop, who have an island ranch in the mouth of the Unuk river. was stampeded by the grizzly. Betty Bishop, l3, rushed out to save the goats. The bear ap- reared bewildered by the sight of the girl waving her apron, and stopped He stood and snarled, but made no efort to approach.
 George Lennon, miner well known in Ketchikan, saw the hap pening and shot the bear with his rifle. After three shots the bear went into the river and another shot killed it,
 After the excitement was over, Betty confessed that she was so in- tent upon saving the goats that she forgot about possible danger to herself
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-06-05
PASSENGER LISTS

The following persons have talk en passage from Wrangell during the past week:
 Alaska To Ketchikan-K. J. Me Leod, E. Edmunds; To Seattle: N. G. Shelley.
 Northwestern: To Seward-G. E. Austin; To Petersburg. Lawrence DeVeney.
 Aleutian: To Seattle-Mr and Mrs. Sam Cassida and child, Mrs. Ralph Prescott.
 Yukon: To Juneau-Mr. and Mrs. Innis Roberts; To Yakutat-Violet and sheldon James; To Petersburg, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Yaden
 Northland: To Sitka-Bishop P. TT. Rowe; To Petersburg, Robert Wakelin. Mrs. James Wheeler, Jr.; To Juneau-Mrs. Helen Moore and baby. Paul Ozawa
 Princess Louise: To Seattle-C. p. Kirtland, Karl Thiele. H R. Coulter, B. Y. Grant E. Peterson
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-06-05
DETECTIVE IS
 ARRESTED INI
 WENDEL CASE

NEW YORK-Ells B. Parker ST, chief of detectives of Burlington county. New Jersey, was arrested last night at Mount Holly, New Jersey. on a charge of Kidnapping Paul H. Wendell. former Trenton attorney With his son Ellis jr i, Parker is alleged to have abducted Wendell and tortured him for ter days until he signed a confession that he kidnapped the Lindbergh baby
 Parkers son. on the payroll 6t the New Jersey state motor depart ment. was indicted April g with four others on charges of Kidnapping Wendell whose repudiated comics sion" of the Lindbergh Kidnapping gave Bruno Hauptmann a three-day lease on life. The others indicted are Martin Schlossman. Harry Blee- field. Harry Wiess and Murray Blee, field. All are specifically charged with Kidnapping and second degree assault.
 It is uncertain whether Cover nor Harold G. Hoffman of New Jersey will grant eXtradition for the detective. who is his friend and was his trusted investigator in the Hauptmadn case. He declined to comment when notified of Parker 5 arrest
 Murray Bleefeld, a liquor sales man, in a detailed confession after his arrest, asserted that the 'entire thing" was a scheme of the elder Parker. Bleefeld told of meeting Parker in connection with efforts to have a prison sentence reduced for Bleefeld's brother.
 Wendell claimed that he was seized by a group Of men and driven to the home of Ellis Parker at Mount Holly on the night of February 24 and later was driven to the New Lisbon state institution for the feeble minded.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-06-05
Jim GreenSIate Passes
 Thurs. Pioneers Home

Jim Greenslate died Thursday al the Pioneers Home at Sitka which he entered from Wrangell last Feb ruary according to word received yesterday by Chas. Benjamin.
 Born near Springfield, Illinois, in 1852, Mr. Greenslate was a lifelong follower of frontiers. While still a bcy in his teens he wandered into Arkansas, then through Indian Ter ritory and Texas where in 1875 ha joined the Eleventh Regiment of Infantry at Fort Richardson.
 The next spring news arrived of the Custer Massacre and the regi- ment was ordered north landing at Standing Rock in September The men built Fort Yates as winter quarters and began disarming the Indians. Young Greenslate was given guard duty over Chief Kill Eagle all that winter. Next spring he helped to build Fort Custer.
 In 1880 he received an honor able discharge from the army to follow a trapping and prospecting career in wilder country. He came to Alaska in '93 on the flip of a coin whether to go to the Worlds Fair at Chicago or 10 Alaska. Ar irving in the north he pFospected the Unuk river country and later took part in all the gold camps O. Alaska, Yukon and Northwest Ter ritory until 1919 when he settled in Wrangell, living in the district until last February when he en- tered the Pioneers Home on ac- count of failing health and eye sight.
 Before leaving for Sitka he turn ed over his money to a friend here to hold in trust for Laurence Ba- hovec, Wrangell high school grad uate, class of '35, to help finance him through art school. Young Ba- hovec was not a relative but he did a good deal of work around Mir Greenslate's place, was very helpful when his health began failing and the two were great friends None in Wrangell mourn his passing more sincerely than Bahovec, his youngest friend.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-06-05
SP0RTsMEN ENJOY THRILLS
 OF HUNTING KODIAK BEAR

A. J. Casper of Union, New Jer- sey and H. A. Benedict of East Orange, were aboard the Aleutian southbound at Wrangell Tuesday They were returning home from a big game hunt about Karluk bay and Wood river on Kodiak island with Charles Madison and an as soeiate as guides
 Each hunter brought down a Kodiak bear Casper's, which meas ured 10 feet, inches, caused lot of excitement before he was killed. He was asleep when Casper and his guide came upon him but the sportsman gave the monster a chance to escape before shooting him. The bear on being aroused reared up on his hind legs and charged Casper. He was turned aside for a moment by a bullet which served only to further en- rage the brute who was killed at close range.
 An eight-foot Kodiak was taken by Benedict with a single shot in the neck. Motion pictures, in which l500 feet of film were used, record ed the hunt by the Fasteners.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-06-05
BYRNS DIES SUDDENLY HEART ATTACK

WASHINGTON D. C. June 4- The speaker of the house of repre- sentatiyes. Joseph Wellington Byrns, died of a heart attack fol- lowed by a cerebral hemorrhage at midnight. He was 66 years old His death vas wholly unexpected
 speaker Byrus had a long career in Congress and was active almost to the last in the tremendous task of trying to clear up legislation so ds to adjourn congress this week end Friends believe that the strain was partly responsible for his death Death came to Speaker Byrns at l2:I5 a. III. at his May flower hotel room. Leaders of all parties expressed shock and grief oyer his passing
 The tall rangy pillar of the ma jority party spent turbulent hours in hard fighting batween the new deal and it's foes His death plunged the legislature into further uneer, tainty.
 Speaker Byrns suffered his first AA1ttA AtittAA at . OU D. III. llt. George Gaiyer. congressional phys ician. said that the fatal stroke
 anne at II o'clock last night. In
 ittle more than an hour he was tead Byrus suffered a severe at tack of influenza several years ago and has had bad heart since. His wife and two brothers, M. J. Byrns of Washington and John of Cincin- nati were at his bedside.
 President Roosevelt announced that he would attend the funeral at the capitol tomorrow and would accompany the funeral train and attend burial in Tennessee. A spe- cial house committee announced that a state funeral would be held at noon tomorrow at the capitol
 Byrns' only son, Joseph W tr., arrived here by plane from Nash vile this morning.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-06-05
SChOettler On Way To
 Regional Conference

A. E Schoettler. supervisor of vocational education, was aboard the c P. R. liner Princess Louise Sunday night, on his way to Boze~ man. Montana. where he was re- quested 10 attend a Regional Con ference called by the United States Commissioner of Education, June $ to 12.
 The Rocky Mountain and Pacific states and the territories of Alaska and Hawaii are included in the meeting in which conferences will be held in all three fields of yoca- tional education. agriculture, trades and industry and nome economics
 The main objective of Mr Schoet- tiers trip to the states. however, is to interview prospective yoca- tional teachers who might be Con- sidered for the position of assistant supervisor of home economies, as the employment of such a super visor is being contemplated by A E. Karnes, territorial commissioner of education.
 Mr Shoettler was accompanied by his wife who plans to remain in Seattle with their daughter, Betty, a student at the University, until school closes when they will drive to New York and possibly to Lon don, Ontario, to visit relatives and friends.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-06-05
Hospital Tea Saturday
 Was Successful Affair

The silver tea given by the Hos pital Auxiliary for the benefit of Bishop Rowe General Hospital the afternoon of Memorial Day was very successful and netted the hos pital $102.70. Included in this amount was a check for $50, the gift of tue American Legion Aux Hilary, and three five dollar gifts from Bishop Rowe, D. Sinclair and Mrs. Mary Grant, respectively. The dugout where the tea was given was attractive with sprays of cedar and bowls of yellow and white flowers. Tiny vases of yari-coloreh blooms centered the SIX tables where the patrons of the tea were served
 The program given during the ..-lernoon consisted of piano num- ners by DoIisanne Barnes; Voc&l solos by George Case and whistlins numbers by Mrs. Leith Meadows, Mrs. SharnLrolch accompanist, and vocal suet by Mrs. Sharnbroi, il and Arnold Krone with Mrs. Mead. ows at the piano
 Supplies for the tea were given by members of the Altar Society. the Presbyterian Aid Society, the American Legion Auxiliary, Civic Club, Eastern Star, Guild and Sal vation Army Members of these societies who helped with all ar rangemepts were: Mrs. z. M. Brad ford, Mrs. H. D. Campbell, Mrs. w, J. Carruthers, Mrs. L. B. Chisholm, Mrs B. '. Grant, Mrs. George Greene, Mrs. J. c. Johnson, Mrs. A. w. H. Smith and Mrs. c. L. Wies. The group of young girls who served included Jean Ferguson, Vivian Green, Airline shain, Irene Sundberg. Elouise Wellons and Pat ricia Wies
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-06-05
UNUSUAL WEATHER CONDITION NOTED TUES. BY PILOT HUNTER

An unusual weather condition was noted Tuesday by Herb Munter while flying to Prince Rupert. The thermometer on the outside of the plane registered 76 degrees at 1900 feet while going to Prince Rupert and so degrees at 1000 feet on the return trip to Ketehikan. The max imum temperature on the ground, however was 72 degrees.
 This inversion is rare, he says, the temperature at any distance in the air nearly always being lower than on the ground. The increase of s degrees at 1000 feet in the air is considered extremely unusual
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-06-05
Stedman CannerY Claim Probably Settled Soon

IL now seems probable tnat Jonn h. Stedmau oI Nraugeu wlll De reimbursed for a severe tinancia. loss lie sustained 32 years ago as settlement of long-standIng claim oi the Nales IsIand Tracking Oum- pany against the Government Wus authorized OH May when the Pres ideut signed the Act authorizing payment Of $lOO,0OU to the com pany Tor losses sustained when the Alaska boundary tribunal passed the possession of Wales island 10 Canada in 1903.
 The cannery, which forms the basis of the claim Was established on the island in 1902 and operated successfully for two seasons until -he boundary tribunal iu October ot 1905 decided that Wales Island should De the property of Canada. it had been in the posses sioE of the United States since it's acquisition from Russ7a. Under the customs, tariff and fishing laws the property of the company was made practically yalueless as il could not use the source of it's fish which were across the newly estab- Iished boundary line on the United States side The available fishing
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The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-06-05
HUNTERS GET BIRD SPECIMENS FOR UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

Dr. c. D. Boys. of Michigan, was u passenger aboard the Aleutian Tues day. He was returning to the states from Kodiak island where he hunt cd brown bear with A. c. Shurin of Chicago, who remained in the north for fishing.
 Besides the bear trophies the hunters obtained numerous bird specimens, both lad and water pecies, for the University of Mich gan. Up to tn present the Univers- ity has nothing in the way of bird life from Alaska. The two hunters took approximately 5000 feet stan card measurement of motion pie tures in colored film of their Alas ksn. tBtp.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-06-05

Bishop P. T. Rowe left on the Northland this morning for Juneau after spending busy week n Wrangell He delivered the address at the Memorial Day services con ducted by the American Legion Sat urday morning and in the afternoon attended the hospital tea at which he was the guest of honor. On Sunday he conducted long church services starting with Holy Com munion celebrated at nine o'clock in the morning An hour later he preached the sermon and confirmed a class of six, after which three were christened. He held a second christening service at three o'clock and held private confirmation for a member of the class, who was pre- vented by illness from being pres ent at church. Monday afternoon he performed a wedding ceremon. and on Thursday baptized two, tha rites being conducted in a home.
 Puts in Strenuous Week
 He received the report of the Bishop Rowe General Hospital board, conferred with Arnold Krone. in charge for the past several months of services at St Philips Episcopal church, met with church officers and in various ways spent a week here which would have been a strenuous one for much young CT man. The bishop carries his years lightly and his bearing gives no hint that he Is nearing his eight ieth birthday.
 The bishop left his Seattle office last October and went to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, where the Key stone lodge, P. & A. NJ, celebrated it's fiftieth anniversary with Bishop Rowe, the only living charter mem Der, it's honor guest. Five hundred ether guests from all over the coun- try were present, each one past master of a Masonic lodge. The size of the Masonic temple permit ted invitations outside Keystone lodge members, to be issued only to past masters
 Heaped with HonOrs
 The Sault Ste. Marie lodge on the Canadian side, also held a colorful
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-06-05
Council To Regulate
 Speed Boats In Harbor

The meeting of the town councii held last night with Mayor Barnes. Councilmen Angerman, Antonich, Bradley, Mundy and Campbell pre- ent, consisted of disposition of num- erous routine matters Complaint having been registered as to exces- siYe speed o1 boats in the inner harbor, the clerk was instructed to prepare an ordinance for their regulation.
 In the absence of any definite Information as to what part of ex- pense might be had from PWA funds, no action was taken regard ing construction of sidewalks on Front Street.
 The council voted to approve re- neWal of liquor licenses of Mrs. Mary Grant and Mrs. Warren Chisholm. The members approved a liquor li- lense for the Wyatt Cramer Gro cery, but not a restaurant liquor license for that firm.
 Appointments of C. H. Lloyd as street and water commissioner ana chief of police, H. Wellons as light plant manager and city electrician. with Ralph Deyenny as assistant, Mrs. Josephine Mason as librarian, Dr. J. H. Clements as city healti, officer were made without opposi- tion.
 In the matter of a city marshal. Antonich moved that c. w. Brad ley be appointed to that position. Mundy seconded the motion. Upon he opposition of Bradley who pro posed the name of c. Don Miller, 1 the mayor called for boiled vote. with the result that Bradley re- eeiyed a unanimous vote. Salaries { for city officers have not yet been voted upon.
 Sixteen Arrests
 The health and police. commit tee, by Antonich reported 16 arrests during the month of May, four Of which were turned over to the Federal jail, seven dogs disposed of rnd two impounded with fines at tached.
 The harbor committee by Brad ley suggested that signs be placed on the city floats prohibiting the storage of skiffs on the floats. He was authorized to obtain cost esti- mates and order such signs.
 The finance comittee presented claims amounting to $4.446.80 On the general fund and $l,47S.53 for the light department.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-06-05
W0ODRUFF-BAIuEY

Jane Woodruff and Ernest Bail ey were married Tuesday night at 7:30 at the home of the brides parents, Mr and Mrs. George Wood ruff in Ketchikan. The Rev George J, Beck performed the ceremony. Betty Wood and w. c. Stump were the couples attendants Following the ceremony reception was held Mrs. Park l.. Stump of Wrangell, mother of MT. Bailey was present at the wedding.
 Mr. Bailey is a member of the faculty at the main school In Ketchikan and Mrs. Bailey Is sec rotary to w. c. Stuart. public utilities manager. They will make their home at 725 MahOnay street.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-06-05
Past Says
 Alaska 5. s. Official

That the United States is now definitely emerging from the de- pression and leaving hard times be nind is the belief of L. w. Baker, Traffic manager of the Alaska Steamship Company.
 Baker bases this belief ou the tact that people are now spending q great deal more for the extras. of life than was the case two and three years ago.
 More money is being spent for amusements and for travel today than has been spent on these things Tor number of years People who either have not had the money for the luXuries of life, or have been afraid to spend money on things not absolutely necessary seem to have more money now and to fee a greater confidence in spending :, TOT the things that make lie mole peasant" Baker said.
 This is a common phenoment when better times come back. Peo- pie find their amusements within
  as money becomes treer, they spend more on outside amusements, ana on travelling for pleasure. This ten dency first began to show last sea son in the tourist travel to Alaska, when this travel reached its great est height since 1929. Advance bookings for this tourist season are the largest in our history. More people will see Alaska and the scenic beauties of the Inland Pas sage this year than ever before. More people will carry home with them memories of Alaskan natural beauty, and the Territory's interest Ing and unique dustries-salmon fishing and canning, mining, and logging than any other year in AL aska's history,
 Alaska, too will benefit greatly from the money spent by these tourists for lodging, food. souvenirs, and other pleasures in the Terri tory. Many sections of the United States annually spend large amounts of money to attract the Tourist crop" Alaskans realize the value of the tourist to the country, and do everything they can to make visitors happy and comfort able.
 The greatly increased interest of American tourists in Alaska can be attributed to a number of factors, Baker continued Unsettled poll tical conditions in Europe have ua- doubtedly helped. More adyertising of Alaska by steamship lines, and railroads have accounted for some of the pick up. Advertising by the Canned. Salmon Industry i'll weekly and monthly magazines in the States, has also done good deal to publicize the romance of Alaska among the members of the family who frequently are the most h. fluential in making up the travel itinerary, the housewives.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-06-05
NEW FIREWORKS ORDINANCE
 IN FORCE AT KETCHIKAN

Ketchikan city council this week passed a fireworks ordinance which permits the use of flash crackers not more than two inches in length and d half inch in diameter All other fireworks come under the ban, and the approved crackers are re stricted in use to July 3, and 5. Tn the event that some organization wishes fireworks display for special occasions, the ordinance provides that the council may grant pssRsissiGHv