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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-09-10
EARLY DAYS on the
COLUMBIA RIVER
Stray Leaves from Ross COTS Diary
BY REV. JOHN PATE

would therefore respectfully
suggest to the consideration OF the
benevolent individuals who constl-
tute the missionary societies, the
propriety of extending the sphere
of their exertions to the coast OF
Northwest America, and from
thence through the interior OF that
vast continent, the aboriginal m
habitants of which, with the excep-
ton of Canada and a very trit1lng
part Of the frontiers, are still buried
in the deepest ignorance. 49,.
"Odious as the vices are to which
I have referred, the few good quail
tiles which the Indians possess
would materially assist in bringing
them to a knowledge of the true
religion. Independently Of the bene-
fetal results which we might nat
urally expect to flow from their
exertions among the natives, there
is another inducement which in
ultCGS 1llC w G441llh OAAdV CAAO SOAAA-
pany would, for it's own interest,
render them every assistance in it's
power. Gle is speaking of the mis-
sionaries) ] alude to the situation
Of a number of men in it's employ
ment, (N.-W. Company whose
knowledge of Christianity, owing to
long absence from their native
country, has fallen into allegiance,
and which would undoubtedly be
revived by the cheering presence OF
minister of God.
"Cannibalisn, although unknown
among the Indians Of the Column
bia, is practised by the savages Of
the coast to the northward of that
river, so that by the progressive
labors Of the, missionaries, this
dreadful custom with the others
might be gradually abolished
Here MIR. Cox refers to the success
of the mission work established in
the Red River settlement, and then
goes on to say:
"The progress of civilization will
gradually gain ground among the
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-09-10
A FUR TRADERS APPEAL FOR
MISSIONARIES.

I We have hitherto confined our
selves in this series Of articles to
the work of the fur traders of the
Pacific and North-We companies
as they sought to capture the In
dian trade in the years 1812-13-14.
We now digress to call attention
to phase Of Ross Cox's character
which is worthy of consideration.
Time and again in perusing his mar
rative we have come across expires
siors of gratitude to God for His
goodness and care, who had watched
over his wandering steps, and res
cued him from many dangers.
Therefore, it is only logical to infer
that he was of deeply religious
bent of mind.
This is made abundantly clear
from suggestions made by him to
the missionary societies, which were.
written sometime in the early fall
of 1914. Cox was at that time living
at Fort George, making the neces-
sary arrangements for the winters
campaign.
He has been much among the
Indians, has observed their manner
of living, and the conclusion is
borne upon his mind that they need
the Gospel of the Son of God.
We copy verbatim from his mar
rative:
.Now that the Northwest and
Hudson's Bay companies have be-
come united and that rivalship in
trade cannot be brought forward
as an excuse for corrupting Indians,
it would be highly desirable that
the missionaries would turn their
thoughts to this remote and too
long neglected corner of the globe
Their pious lajbors have already
effected wonders in the compare
lively small islands in the Pacific,
where idolatry, human sacrifices
and other crimes more revolving to
humanity have been abolished.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-09-10
BACK AGAIN

No other governor created quite as much havoc
in this state as Roland H. Hartley. For eight years
while he was in Office the affairs of state were IN
a continuous hubbub.
A politician Of the old order, Hartley believed
in being the boss-and the only boss. 10 incur ms
he knew If you were in his favor however, every
thing was lovely.
With the denomination of Hartley. we may
pect return Of the good old days. and that Harley
is in as fine fettle as ever may be in his cam
paign literature in which he literally remarked
that sSome Democrats are fine men," and said,
after reminding his public that the Seattle Pl had
ALWAYS FOUGHT him while in office and had tried to
have him recalled that the Pr "prnts good sense
and supports sound government
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-09-10
A WEAK LAW

With the primary election fading away into the
past, even though the returns not vet entirely
complete it is possible to consider this system OF
nominating candidates IN clearer light.
There is little doubt that the campaign was one
Of the dirtiest that have had for some time, and
bv this we mean that the candidates guilty OF
some Of the lowest tricks that can be employed.
Not only the campaign filled With abuse and
determinations but every means was used to be-
cloud the issue and take advantage OF the lncom-
prehenslon OF the voters.
Several candidates entered the primary IN order
to attract voters from strong candidate, drop
piping out at the last minute and delivering those
votes to another candidate. Voters were con-
fused by the filing by several men whose names
were similar to other candidates.
Such actions showed many of the weaknesses
Of our present primary law, but the greatest weak
ness was demonstrated on the day OF election.
Under present law it's possible for minority
party to hold convention on election day, nom-
mating candidates whose names will be placed on
the general election ballot in November. There is
a provision in the law which prevents candidate
whose name appears on the primary election ballot
from being nominated at such convention, but
this provision is easily evaded.
For instance, minority group, not strong
enough to elect a candidate by itself, but strong
enough to nominate it's candidate on the Republl-
can or Democratic ticket if enough OF the partys
vote can be attracted will have candidate file for
c@eicc ia the primary election On election day
il can also meet in convention and nominate
another candidate for the same office. Thus Ii It's
candidate running for nomination as Republi-
can or Democrat is defeated, it's other candidate is
already in the field for election in November and
the vote split into 50 many parts that election in
that election can some times be ACCOMPLISHED
Under such weak law a small faction viz
tllally control an election, and man who is not
well known to face the electorate at the primaries
can slip into the general election through the back
door
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-09-10
Thursday. Sept. 10, 1886

western tribes, and we may indulge
the pleasing hope that the day Is
not far distant when the mission
aries in their glorious career east
ward and westward from the st.
Lawrence and the Columbia, despite
the many difficulties and dangers
they must .unavoidedly encounter,
may meet on the Rocky Mountains.
and from their Ice covered SUBMITS
proclaim to the benighted savages
glory to God in the highest, and
on earth, peace and good will to-
wards men,"
How far the prayer Of this good
man have been answered, has been
told time and again in song and
story
For the past few weeks the whole
country has rung with the names
Of Whitman and Spaulding Mem
Of light and leading, from the East ).
and West, have extolled the praises
of these truly great men and their
partners Allusion has been made IN
the addresses delivered to the four
natives who made their way to st.
Louis with the Macedonian cry,
"Give us the white mans book Of
Heaven The question has been
asked, who told them Of the white
mans book?
Theory after theory has been adj
vanced, but no satisfactory answer
has been given. May it not have
been this man who spenned the ap-
peal we have just laid before YOU?
He lived among the Nez Perces, his
appeal was made public some time
about 1921 or %, and who can say
but what some reference to the
white mans religion had fallen
upon the virgin soil Of the. Nez
Perces, heart and life.
His appeal antedated the coming
Of Marcus Whitman by at least
fifteen years, his narrative was pub
lislled in the year 1882, and there
is abundant evidence in the pages
of his book to show that he never
lost an opportunity to make known
in his simple way the things of the
Kingdom of God.
Next week: Among the Okan-
ogans. An Indian Cure for Tuber-
culosis"
Mr.. and Mrs. George Heller OF
Chicago were guests this week at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w r.
Roberts. Mr. Heller is brother Of
Mrs Roberts
Evening star., 1936-01-19
YANKEE DIVISION

The Y. D. Club OF Washington, COM
posed OF local veterans OF the 26th
Yankee Division, A. E. F., will COM
memorate in special way at 2:3O
pm, February 2, the eighteenth ami
versary Of their departure from the
training area in France for their first
contact with the Germans at the
Chemin -des Danes, northeast Of Sois-
sons. The ceremony will take place at
the grave OF Maj. Gen. Clarence r.
Edwards.
The Massachusetts, Chapter, Amer
ican War Mothers, under the leader
ship of the national historian. Mrs.
Corabelle G. Francis Of Newton, Mass,
will unveil a footstone at the former
division commanders grave, similar
to fcotstones placed by the same
organization at the graves OF Mrs.
Edwards and the generals daughter,
Bessie Edwards, war nurse who died
in service at Fort Meade, Md.
Also cooperating with the Y. D.
Club is the Maj Gen. Clarence r.
Edwards Post, Veterans OF Foreign
Wars. The members OF the American
Legion, Veterans OF Foreign Wars and
other veteran organizations have been
invited.
The Army Band viii play number
OF Gen. Edwards favorite selections.
The footstone will be unveiled and
presented by Mrs. Francis. and accept
ed by Paul L. Hutchins, president OF
the Y. D. Club.
Several national officers OF the
Y. D. Veterans Association will be
present. 1t is also expected that the
New England delegation in Congress
will be well represented.
Evening star., 1936-01-19
JEWISH WAR VETERANS

The Ladies' Auxiliary to Washington
Post, No. So, will hold installation
ceremonies tomorrow at 3 O'Clock at
the Jewish Community Center. Mrs.
Judith s. Harmel, national treasurer.
will be installing ofdcer, assisted by
Mrs. Lena Finkelson of Philadelphia.
national chief Of stan, rs installing
conductress. Rabbi Norman Gersten-
field OF washington Hebrew Congrega-
ton viii be guest speaker. A musical
program and refreshments have been
arranged by the Installation Gem
mittee.
The following officers will be in
stalled: Hilda Barr, president; Jennie
Diamond, senior vice president; Ce-
celia Folsom, junior vice president:
Mollie Raines. corresponding secre-
ta-y; Tona Abrams. recording secre-
tary; Ray Orlove, treasurer; Minnie
Tr,,pp. chaplain; Hilda Schneider.
conductress; Ruth Sherman, assistant
conductress; Fannye Baker. guard;
Sara Segal. one-year trustee: Judith
S. Harmed. three-year trustee: Lena
Herman, historian; Rose Jacobson,
patriotic instructor; Anne Lilienthai.
Judge advocate: Gussy Solomon. JOS
ephine oreenberg, Lena Tabor. Ethel
Gordon, Rose Wallerstein ana Anne
Aronsohn. color bearers.
Evening star., 1936-01-19

were conducted in the armory on the
evening of January 8. The entire
proposition was handled in q most
satisfactory manner. The advertising
was sufficient to secure a crowd in
excess of the capacity of the small hall
in the armory by at least 200 to 300.
THE exhibition, conducted as it was
and with the splendid attendance,
can only reflect credit on the District
Of Columbia National Guard and
indicates a job well done.
Il am informed that Master Sergt.
Adam. J. Mouton. 12lst Engineers.
devoted q very considerable amount Of
his personal time and effort to this
matter, and desire him to know that
his efforts are appreciated and merit
commendation.
"The uniform excellence Of the
bouts and the action Of members Of
the National Guard who participated
indicates not only . desire on the
part Of the individual competitor to
excel, but also speaks well for the
conduct Of their training and condi-
ttoniag by the boxing coach, Matt
Twomey.
PLEASE accept for yourself and ex-
tend to all Of those associated with
you, including those boxing in the
competitions. my thanks and appre-
citation for their efforts"
The Medical Department Detach-
ment, 260th Coast Artillery, lead the
units Of that regiment in the matter
Of attendance last month, finishing
the period with q final score OF S6.5.
The other units in their respective
order. with percentages Of attendance
follow:
Headquarters Detachment and COM
bat Train, 1876: Battery G, e3.7; Bat.
terry B, 81; Battery A, sos: Battery
=, 6S.2, -
Evening star., 1936-01-19

Edward K Inman, commander. Dis
trict OF Columbia Department. Vet
Grams of Foreign Wars, has launched
a drive to obtain at least 500 new
members during the present year.
Each post commander will be called
upon to report weekly as to the num-
Der OF new recruits and the percentage
of increases. Several posts have re-
ported increases Of IS to 35 per cent.
The fifth annual Hello, America"
radio program under the auspices OF
the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be
held next month.
Washington and McKimmie CATER
ton Posts held joint meeting last
night at Washington Posts club rooms,
1903 Fourteenth street. Comdr. An
drew w. McCallum of Police and Fire
Post, Comdr. Boehm, Senior Vice
Comdr. William j. Schmitz. Quarter
master Richard A. Burton. Adjt. Paul
w. Graves and Department Deputy
Chief of Staff John F. Nolte assisted
in the initiation.
Department Judge Advocate Phillip
F. Biggins spoke. Announcement was
made by Department Adjt. Fowle OF
the plans for participation in the
Woodrow Wilson memorial services at
the Lutheran Church of the Atone
ment the evening of February 2. Col
Alva ]. Braisted, chief of chaplains OF
the United States Army, will be the
principal speaker.
The recruiting contest between Po-
tomac and Washington Posts has been
enlarged at the request of Police and
Fire Post to include them. Frank r.
Heise, Richard A. Burton and Charles
F. Kenney have been appointed chair
men for their respective posts.
Members of Mount Vernon Chapter
of the Military Order Of the Purple
Heart will be the guests of Equality
Walter Reed tomorrow night at s35
G place.
National, Capital Post will cooper
ate With Treasury Post in the for
nation of boys drum and bugle
corps. Senior Vice Comdr. Richard
D. Dear is the chairman of the COM
mittee to assist Treasury and requests
that any member Of the post having
q. son or grandson musically inclined
to send him the name and address.
Comdr. Hopgood reported the post
will have a large class Of recruits for
initiation at the Hello America"
broadcast. Charles Weigandt CT Frank
lin Post, Paris, France, spoke.
Evening star., 1936-01-19
VT, v. LAUNCHES
DRIVE FOR 500
Membership Aims for Year
Announced by Comdr.
Inman.
Meetings This Week.


Monday: Equality-Walter Reed
8 pm, 935 G place.
Internal Revenue Post, 8 PM,
Portner Apartments.
Advance Post Junior Drum
and Bugle Corps, $50 pm. Ma
tional Guard Armory.
Tuesday: Top Notch Tent, M.
o. c.. 8 pm. 935 G place.
Wednesday: Defense Post. 8
pm, 2O30 Rhode Island avenue
northeast.
Overseas Military Band. Drum
and Bugle Corps. 8p.m., National
Guard Armory.
Thursday: Potomac Post. 3
pm. Northeast Masonic Temple.
Herbert L. Edmonds Post. =
pm. Hamilton Hotel.
National Capitol Auxiliary, 3
pm. l0l5 L street.
Friday: Advance Post, 8 pm,
Continental Hotel.
U. S. Treasury Post, 8 pm,
10l5 L street.
Evening star., 1936-01-19
OFFICERS NAMED
FOR ASTOR CAMP
Donovan PreSides at install.
Iation Services-McWiI-
IiamS OffiCiateS.
Meetings This Week.

Monday-Col. John Jacob
Astor Camp. Z pm, Stanley Hall.
Friday-U. S. Soldiers Home.
Gen. Nelson A Miles Camp, 8
pm. Pythian Temple.
Monday-A d miral George
Dewey Naval Auxiliary, 8 pm,
Northeast Temple.
Friday-Gen. Nelson A. Miles
Auxiliary, 8p.m., Pythian Temple.
Evening star., 1936-01-19
Banditry Big Business.

Banditry in China becoming a
business enterprise instead of wander
ing highwaymen. According to re-
ports received at M8ukden. organized
bands Of from 1000 to 1000 are oper-
ating in some districts Some are
remnants Of the old North Eastern
armies and rejoice in the patriotic
titles of National Salvation Armies,
and similar ones. Their specialties
are robbery. plunder. kidnapping and
murder. Recently the chief Of .
villages Self Defense Corps confessed
to being chief supply ofncer for
bandits. ~ .
Evening star., 1936-01-19
Chairmen Are Selected =
For Legion Ball, Feb. 19
COL Thompson, Head of Group Arranging
Annual Affair, Selects Aides American
ism Officers Hold Meeting.
Meetings This Week.

Today-Oyster roast. Vincent
B. Costello Post, No. is, Potomac
Boat Club, noon
Monday-Child welfare officers,
department headquarters. 8 pm.
Tuesday - Department Survey
Committee on Employment, De-
partment headquarters. 8 pm;
Vincent B. Costello Post. No. Is,
Arcade Building, 8 pm
ACKNOWLEDGMENT H. Nash
Post, No. 8. Bacas Restaurant,
Eighth and M street southeast, 8
pm.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Post,
No. 81, installation OF officers. st.
Elizabeth's Hospital, pm; Tank
Corps Post, No. 81. installation Of
officers, 1926 Massachusetts ave-
nue.. 8 pm.
Saturday - Employment OFF,
GERS Committee. part m n t
headquarters, 2 pm.
Evening star., 1936-01-19
Catholic War Veterans,

The Father Francis j. Hurney Post.
NJ. 112, will meet today at o'clock
in the knights of Columbus Club.
Thomas Cullen, commander OF the
post, and Alfred jacob, adjutant, are
receiving applications for membership
IA the new organioation,
Evening star., 1936-01-19
Moose Hall, l4l4 street, with Comdr
Frank Topash presiding.

Moose Hall, l4l4 street, with Comdr.
Frank Topash presiding.
The members will participate in the
slogan contest" being conducted by
the board Of directors Of the v. F. w.
National Home for Widows and Or
phans at Eaton Rapids, Mich.
Trustees were elected as follows:
Past Comdr. Frank E. Hagan for the
six-month term to fill vacancy and
Past Comdr. Albert w. Masters for a
full l8-month term. Past Department
Comdl. Charles B. Jennings announces
the degree team will give dress re-
hearsal at the next meeting. Past
Capt. Charles Lofgren, Admiral Robert
E. Perry Ship. will present travelogue
and movies of the Admiral Byrd expe-
dition to Little America. OF which he
was one Of the members.
Comdr. Rooster of Defense Post an
nounces at the next meeting many
things affecting the posts immediate
future will be considered.
T. N. r, M. o. c. met at the Ma
tional Guard Armory last Wednesday
night. Final arrangements were made
for the buffet dinner January ~ at
a25 G place.
At the last meeting Of Potomac
Auxiliary. President Florence v. Nor
ris initiated Mrs. Edyth N. Dewey Of
a., ~, nn T,,ckav.
Mrs. Julia Dabbs and Mrs. Mary
Lesley.
The following department officers
were honor guests: Mrs. Roberta Faw-
cett, Mrs Fay Whitener. Mrs. Joseph
inc Wright and Miss Esther Grubb.
Mrs. Hattie S. Byram, president Of
Follow Me Auxiliary, and Comdr.
Harry v. Krichton Of Potomac Post
spoke.
The Ladies' Auxiliary to National
Capital Post, No. 1877 made its MONTH
ly visitation to Mount Alto Hospi-
tai last Wednesday under the chair
manship of Dorothy Depro. Bingo was
played. Ice cream, cake and candy
we're served.
At the next regular meeting the
birthday Anniversaries of Katherine
Lawson, Claye Keene Miller. Ann Wal
lace and Margaret Pirione will be Gel
ebrated with q handkerchief shower.
The newly elected officers are: Pres
ident. Josephine Cardozo: senior vice
president, Ethel Sendlak; Junior vice
president, Marie Kramer: secretary,
Ethel Sendlak; treasurer, Dorothy
Depro; conductress. Gladys La Scola: !:
chaplain, Rosalina Morana; patriotic
instructress, Edith Hiser; color bear
ers. Josefa Fitzpatrick, Dorothy Allen,
Mildred Carter and Agnes Cronin: his
torian. Laura Weaver; trustees. Vir-
ginia Peck, Edith Hiser and Katherine
Lawson; guard, Sallie Clements. Com
mittees-Ways and Means. Irene
Yebens; Hospital, Dorothy Depro; Re-
lief, Ethel Sendlak. and Social. Marie
Kramer.
Evening star., 1936-01-19

Front Line Post met last Monday in
Evening star., 1936-01-19

Mrs. Mary B. Kolhos. department
child welfare chairman, will hold a
meeting Of her committee in the de-
partment headquarters tomorrow at
pm. to discuss subjects to be taken
up at the coming Child Welfare Con-
ference. in Wilmington, Del, the latter
part of this month.
Evening star., 1936-01-19

The 2eth Division Stan. headed by
Maj. Gen. Milton "A. Reckord Of
Evening star., 1936-01-19

Charles J. Egner, department re-
Mobilization chairman, announced a
Joint meeting was held at the Ameri-
can Legion national hearquarters, 1903
K street. when plans we're made for
getting benefits for deserving veterans.
Comrade Egner requests any veterans
desiring assistance reach him at the
department welfare office, room 3l4,
Denrike Building.
Evening star., 1936-01-19


list. pending acceptance Of his resig-
nation.
Corpl. Arnold H. Moore Of Company
B and Sergt. Walton E. Shipley, Com
pany A, both Of the Engineer Regi-
ment, have been ordered reduced to
the grade Of private, upon the recon-
mendations Of their respective COM
pany commanders.
At the same time, the following
promotions were ordered In Company
A, 121st Engineers:
Corp. ROLAND r. Ruehlman to be
sergeant and Pvt. (first class) Ray
mond Lynch to be corporal.
First Lieut.. Merrill q. Reich. inac-
tive list, has been ordered transferred
to the 29th Division Military Police
Company In an inactive status.
In connection with the first boxing
bouts Of the local militia, under its
new and enlarged athletic plans, Col
John w. Oehmann sent the following
letter to Capt. Charles z. Smitkson,
athletic of1icer Of the Guard:
II extend to you and your asso-
ciates on the National Guard Athletic
Council my thanks and appreciation
for the splendid boxing bouts which
Evening star., 1936-01-19

T. N. r, M. o. c. met at the Ma
tional Guard Armory last wednesday
night. Final arrangements were made
for the buffet dinner January ~ at
o25 G place.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-11-21
Game Commission
 Meeting Postponed Until March End
(By The Associated Press)

(by The ASSoCldteu FIeSS)
 JUNEAU, Nov. 21, Due to transportation uncertainties as a result of the maritime strike, the annual meeting of the Alaska Game Commission scheduled for December End, has been poStpon- ed until March 2nd, it was an- nounced today by Executive Of ficer Frank Dufresne, who de- clared that representative of the Biological Survey from Wash ington, D. C. had intended to meet with the commission, but now could not be on hand for the new meeting date.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-11-21
President E Arrived Trinidad Enroute To Bue,nos Aires
Ntv The Assoclated Press)

Ntv The Assoclated PreSs)
 PORT O SPAIN, Trinidad, Nov 21, - Historic Trinidad, first dis covered by Christopher Columbus in 1496 welcomed President F. D. Roosevelt in ceremonial fash ion today.
 The President deferred landing until he returns from Buenos Air. es, where he is going to attend the nter-American peace confer ence.
 Deputy Governor A. w. Sey- mour, attired in gold braid, was received in the admiraPs cabin aboard the Cruiser Indianapolis. The President planned on doing some fishing in the harbor.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-11-21
Business Groups
 Renew Demands
 Govt. Intervene
(By The Associated PreSS)

(By The Associated PreSs)
 SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 21, - Business groups here renewed their demands today for govern ment intervention in the mari time strike, as the new peace pro- posal withered under the opposi- ton of employers.
 McGrady sought to attack the crucial hiring hall issue from a new angle after shipowners last night rejected his proposal for a neutral port, with committees to settle individual controversies.
 T. G. Plant, employers spokes- man, termed the plan impractic- able.