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The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-10-30
GOLDEN STREAM
(Fairbanks News-Miner)

VI all BduhS 4NGN S- AlluGI
 Two great streams of traffic pre- vail between Alaska and the States. One great stream flows northward, bearing supplies of every kind, tens of thousands of tons annually. The other flows southwark bearing a wealth of Alaskan products, chiefly salmon and gold. On both tides also move thousands of travellers. Con- verging on the coastal route, this traffic engages a great fleet of mer- chant ships. Could they be viewed in birdseye from some lofty point of vantage this fleet would present an imposing spectacle.
 The seasonal northward traffic brings millions of dollars worth of equipment and supplies for the Alas kans. The counter stream pOurs out to pay for these supplies and as tribute of wealth to the States. The salmon shipments have moved, ana now the tide of golden tribute from the mines of Alaska is at it's height.
 From the thousands of mining op- erations the gold moves, first by air plane and over other local trans port lines, to the main coastal routes-eventually forming a veri- table coastal gold parade.
 If all America could picture in it's minds eye this golden flow of wealth into the States and trace its distribution into innumerable pock cts and into the huge national de- positories, where 1t helps nightly to fortify the nation as world power, it would be more apprecia- tive of Alaska in the national econ omy and as a factor in general pros perity.
 It is to be hoped that at least these facts be put over to the legis- lators and executives of the nation, and that they will be more appre- ciative of Alaska in the future than in the past and will express that appreciation by a more liberal poli- cy in supporting Alaskan develop ment with federal grants so much needed in making it possible to in- crease the golden flow into the life streams of the HatioR>
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-10-30
THE ORIGIN OF "RUCKERIzE"

Among the political factions of I century ago it frequently was the practice to pack, or "ruckerize' a convention with delegates favorable to their candidates.
 Of course it isn't done today, what with committees on credentials and all, but let's have a peek at the Democratic convention of 1885 and see how the expression to ''rucker- ize" originated.
 Doughty old ApdreW Jackson was determined, despite spreading oppos ition in his own party, to pass JA the presidential mantle to Martin Van Buren of New York. He first sought to calm the Democratic op- ponents of Van Buren and allay thelr fears of the Jackson autocracy. Next he issued a call for a party convention to be held in Baltimore in May, 1885, eighteen months be- fore the election. It was the first of the so-called snap conventions and it's advantages are obvious.
 More than 400 of the 622 dele gates who attended, history records, were from four states over which Jackson exercised absolute control. No one was permitted to make a speech and there was no platform adopted. Speeches, it was explained by the chairman who presided, might provoke angry discussion and prevent the harmony it sought.
 With none but the Jackson lieu tenants permitted to talk, the nOm- ination of Van Buren became a sir. pie matter. In fact, he was named on a single ballot.
 The embarrassing part to Jack son before the vote was cast was that no delegates were in atten- dance from Alabama, Illinois, South Carolina or Tennessee, the latter, as everyone knows, being his home state.
 So when Tennessee was found to be absent because of the split in the party inimical to Van Buren, Jack- sons lieutenants went into the streets of Baltimore and looked around. They seized the first Ten nessean they encountered, brought him into the convention and had him cast 15 votes in behalf of Ten ,nessee.
 This mans nanIe happens to have been Edward Fucker and for years afterward to ''ruckerize" meant, properly enough. the packing of a convention.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-10-30
BY ONE VOTE

Rutherford 8. Hayes of Ohio, nineteenth President ot the United States can be designated the man who Was elected by a single vote.
 His contest with Samuel j. Tide. of New York, the Democratic nom nee, threatened tor a time in lo16 and early 1611 to bring about a re- sumption ot the Civil war. Pernaps il explains in some measure the Dlt- terness Of battles today between Republicans aud Democrats.
 Hayes laced the disadvantage oI running ill tue wake of the eight years of the Grant administrations, followed as they were Dy sensational accusations oI financial frauds. There was little To choose between abilities ot the candidates and when accIalmed as winner.
 shorty alter election day. 1t was revealed thac Tilden managers were uncertain as to the results then party had achieved h Flollu,,, South Carolina and Louisiana. Normally Democratlc these states still were in the hands Of carpet baeger government.
 Tnden had lS4 electoral votes ana the ballots of any ol the three states t1rst returns were in, Tllden was named would have elected htm. Hayes, with 166, needed all ot them to have one more electoral vote tAan Tuden. In Louisiana, the canVasslng board threw out l5,z5O Democra z votes and gave the state to Hayes. Republicans asserted their candidate had won in both South Carolina and Florida. But Democrats oI the Ghr 9 states returned votes for Tllden.
 To make the situation a typical American scene, congress Was uIY- ided, one brancn being Democratlc, the other Republican.
 It was decided finally to appoiat live congressmen from each party and five judges of the Supreme court to make the decision as 10 which set of returns from the dispu- ted states should be accepted.
 The election of Hayes was assured by the vote Of Justice Bradley, whose parucipations gave the del lucrative body q margin of eight Republicans to seven Democrats. And congress approved these nom tntous findings just in time to ell- able Rutherford B. Hayes to take the oath of office as President.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-10-30
MISSING MEN

lnquues have been received by the Otuce of the Governor, Juneau, AIasAa, regarding the following per sons supposed to be iu Alaska.
 Martens, Kari Gustav born Feb ruary 10, Ioog at Wymeer, Ger many. last heard rom In Alaska In Lg25.
 lnerylnski, Leonard NJ: Lett portland, Oregon Tor Alaska shortly alter December 3U, 1929 rumoreu ne and another person naa stakeu a gold mlue and were also lnteres- tea m DuyIug timDer III Alaska. supposedly located o0 miles from the nearest ouuposl, put name of tuls outpost couIa not De UDJalued. Pru- ueuual Insurance company Is trying 10 locate nIm III order To pay nm all accumulated dividend which $ que on an insurance policy.
 hIenger, AIDu. son of Albin and Fraclsca nee stadler o1 FIleneu- Brlslen, Canton oI Uri switzerland. Letu 1reka lSlsklyou County, Cau- IornIa) In I9U9 Tor the gold nelds oI hlondike, Yukon Territory and aceoruIug 10 reports o1 the Royal Canadian Mounted Police III DaW- son Is presumed to nave later lett Tor the goIu fields of Alaska.
 BIuges, Milton. Lett LaFayett5, Indaua, about 1916 or 1917 for the htonalKe region ln the Aukon river basin and mas never been heard 1rom| since; desire to know whether he isl uEug or uead, or what information any drecLOues of the Territory would snow as 10 whether or not. saiu Milton bridges ever reached tnaJ territory and now long he was d resident thereof.
 oJockIe, Nicolas: Went to Alaska III the goIdrush of lo9o, came to' oan traucIsco over the winter n I9U3; went to Alaska agaIn and came 10 Oakland over the winter In 1912 went that springtime again 10 Alaska; now since that date has never been seen or heard from till year 1927 fortune teller told broth CT Stockle had been killed in Alas ka. Nicolas StockIe was born in switzerland. kt. Suzern the eth of December, ,I667; last seen was Q -, brown hair brown eyes slow walk; very stout build; spoke good German, French, and English; also had hls American citizenship papers
 Rotman, Louis: Went to Alaska about eight years ago to enter fur business; exact age not known but he was probably about 3O at that time: first went to Nome and his last letter received four years ago was from kotzebue; wrote he had married. He is of Jewish descent and his mother living in Europe is. a widow with small children anal badly in need of assistance.
 Stubblefield, Roy: Went to Alas. ka six years ago; age g.; last letter from hIm was one year ago from Takotna; family anxious to get fnI touch with him on account recent death of his sister and illness of his, father
 krieger, Herman: Was doing some sort of mining in Alaska and re ceiyed his mail through a post at Big Squaw Creek. All mail sent him there has been returned unclaimed. He was supposed to be doing bus mess with them for about nine years Told inquirer some years ago that if he did not make connections with him for three years to write to the bank referred to above and ob- tain his legal papers but are unsuc- cessful even in making these con- nections.
 Anyone having aay information iii regard to any of these persons, is. requested to notify the Governor 5 Office, Juneau, Alaska.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-10-30
LIFE ON ATKA DESCRIBED BY ONE OF FOUR WHITE RESIDENTS

T. Fl. Wheaton, storekeeper and manager for the Kanega Ranching Company, on faraWay Atka island, arrived in Valdez on the coast guard cutter Daphne states the Miner and will attend court as a witness in the case of the United States vs. Mike Creeyden, held on an alleged charge Of murder.
 AIr. Wheaton said that there are 93 population on the island, which is about 2 miles long and five miles wide Four of the population are whites, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Wheaton. and Mr. and Mrs McMil- len, school teachers. he population raises foxes as it's only industry, de- pending on the sea to eke out their ltvlihood.
 The Kanega Ranching Company is a corporation formed in the states with H. E. Bowman of Seat tie as it's head, which stocked the island with blue foxes, and about 1000 to 1500 animals are kept The ranch is run on a community basis by the natives, the island being owned by the natives. Two othe1 large islands are owned by the ma tives of Atka, all stocked with foxes. These foxes are pelted every fall and the skins sent to Seattle and London They are claimed to be the be3ts skins on the market. The natives are all well fixed, owning islands individually, as well as an interest n the community islands.
 All have nice homes and all own one or two boats. A majority of the houses are very we'll furnished. They have a new school building with about 3S attending taught by MT. and Mrs. McMillan. The latter is also the weather observer. The na- tIves have a nice Russian church and are quite conscientious and re- ligious. Many of the women engage in the manufacture of the famous Attu baskets, which are readily dis posed of as fast as made. MT. Wheat on has fine collection of them. and it is almost invaluable.
 About 1000 reindeer are on the island, placed there by the govern ment for native use. Mail is re- ceived about once a month by the coast guard cutters, but in the win ter time there is a lapse of five or six months without mail. However the island has very good radio re ceptiOn, and a large number of theI islanders have their own radios Ja- pan and Russia are easily picked up, as the island is only about 500 miles from the Siberian coast.
 Mir. Wheaton stated that the com pany maintained a trading post and. a very good business is enjoyed. Al large stock is carried and consists of all staples and general merchant disc. The motorship Dorothea servesI the island.
 One thing badly needed on the is- land, said Mr. Wheaton, is a phys ician and surgeon. In case of acci-I dent or sickness, the school teacherI and MT. Wheaton are compelled toI fix up the patients as best they may. | A majority of the cases are tuber- cular large percentage of the na- tiyes being affected. The natives arel careless in mingling with those af-i flicted and the cases are thus com- municated. The islands appear to be very healthy for the whites, and MT. Wheaton stated he had never heard of a case being contracted by them.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-10-30
EARTHQUAKE AT ALASKAN
 TOWN BREAKS WINDOW

ANCHORAGE, Alaska. Oct. 23- An earthquake described by old timers as the worst in many years shook this city at .S:25 last night. The temblor lasted for several sec onds. Many persons ran from down town stores when the shocks star ted and stood in the streets and watched the buildings rock. Little damage was reported.
 A large window in the office of the Anchorage Times broke Plaster was clipped in other buildings The earthquake ran from east to west
 The earthquake was felt for 45 seconds at S:3Q last night at Faif- banks but no damage resulted thers, although lights swung wildly. Cordo- va also reported feeling the shocks which jiggled dishes and swung light cords at 9.3O last night, Cor doVo fine
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-10-30

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Seward Also Shaken

Seward reported a series of light quakes, the first Thursday night ard the last at 6:30 this morning. Some of the shocks were heavy, but no damage occurred.
 Anchorage reported that the most serious damage appeared to be 70 the Odd Fellows three-story con crete building The Times occupies the ground floor. Three other down town windows were cracked and sev- eral bottles of liquor were lost in liquor stores through breakage. They fell from the shelves during the quake.
 Streets were crowded as buildings swayed yisibly. The Empress the ater was crowded at the time, and half the audie6ce walked out in or derly fashion. When the quake was over they returned to the show.
Evening star., 1936-08-16
BY REX b. MAGEE.
Special Correspondent of The Star.

JACKSON. Miss. August 15.-Mis-
sissippi again will go Overwhelmingly
Democratic for President. A bitter
and intense campaign for the Demo-
cratic nomination for United States
Senator, with Senator Pat Harrison
and former Gov. Mike Conner rs the
chief contenders, is overshadowing the
national campaign
Senator Harrison, serving his third
time in the United States Senate. is
having the fight of his political career,
but apparently has the edge on Conner.
Frank Harper, State Senator, is con-
ducting "hitch-hike" campaign, but
has little chance of polling a large vote
in the primary.
With the primary set for August 25-
10 days off-both Harrison and Conner
stump speakers are laying down an
oratorial barrage in virtually every
county. Harrison and Conner are
doing their share on the stump, and
Conner is assisted by United States
Senator Theodore Bilbo, who broke
with Harrison over the Federal pro-
motion Of Judge Edwin Holmes, SON.
in-law of the late United States SEN
ator John Sharp Williams.
Gov. Hugh White, for whom Bilbo
as United States Senator stumped the
State year ago against Paul Johnson
has declared for Senator Harrison
Johnson, the only living man to de-
feat Bilbo and that In q race for the
Evening star., 1936-08-16
Con,er-Bilbo-J johnson Union
Puzsling Mississippi Voters

United States House of Representa-
tives for the vacancy caused by Harri-
sons election to the Senate, is an
avowed supporter of Conner. Bilbo
and Conner were opponents in two
different guberratorial campaigns,
Conner being eliminated in the first
primary both times Bilbo entered
both of the second primaries with one
defeat and one win. The Conner
Bilbo- johnson alliance is difficult for
the voters to understand.
Another political quirk in the pres
ent race is that among the supporters
of Senator Harrison are: Will Varda-
man. brother of the late United States
Senator James K. Vardaman, whom
Harrison defeated; Lee Russell, former
Governor, at one time close Bilbo ally,
and Lester C. Franklin, Bilbo ap-
pointed and strong ally.
Harrison supports the Roosevelt ad-
ministration.
The race for the House OF Represent
atives is attracting little attention
since the spotlight is on the Harrison
Conner campaign.
Evening star., 1936-08-16
DEMOCRATS FEAR
WYOMING PRIMARY
Three-Way Contest Develops
in Race for Senatorial
Nomination.
BY r. z. EVANS,
Special Correspondent of The Star.

opcCldI Correspondent Ol 4hc otdi'
CASPER, Wyo., August 15.-Demo-
Gratis were doing most of the worry
| ing as Wyoming made ready for Tues
days congressional primary. Uncer-
| tainty increased over the outcome of
what has developed into triangular
contest for an opponent for Senator
Robert D. Carey, Republican. whose
denomination over A. F.. Brubaker
Townsedite, was held certain.
The Democratic derby, in which
five are entered, was enlivened when
| Gov. L. A. Miller stated that an audit,
the results of which will not be known
until after the primary, was being
made of the State workmens COM
pensation department, under super
vision of State Treasurer J. Kirk Bald
win, regarded as one of the three lead
ing candidates.
Action was taken, the Governor
said, at the request of Southern Wyo-
ming coal operators and others to sift
reports of extravaganza" in the use
promptly labeled the audit an
eleventh-hour political move aimed at
his defeat, and its effects are largely
| speculative.
Baldwin won the State treasurer
| ship two years ago over the opposi-
ton of many party leaders, including
State Senator Harry H. Schwartz Of
Casper. Democratic nominee for Sen
ator six years ago. who is in the race
again this year. Schwartz has a wide
following in the central and northern
areas Of the State and enjoys strong
labor support.
Republican leaders confidence In
the denomination of Senator Carey ex-
tends to Frank A Barrett of Lusk, the
party's convention indorsed candidate
for Representative to oppose Repre-
sentative Paul r. Greever of Cody
who is unopposed for the Democrats
nomination. E. l.. Brubaker of Glen
rock, son of the senatorial aspirant
is a Townsend opponent Of Barrett
in the primary.
Major party leaders are looking to
the primaries for a preliminary test
of strength following predictions of
the Democratic State chairman that
his forces would poll the heavier vote
this year for the first time in Wyo-
ming political history. With both
tickets we'll filled for minor Offices the
result is doubtful, as in many places
local contests will hold first interest.
Evening star., 1936-08-16
UNIONISTS PUSHING
ARIZONA CAMPAIGN
Petitions Submitted to Secretary
of State Kerby Put Party
on November Ballot.
BY T. w. B. ANDERSON.

Special Correspondent OF Inc star.
PHOENIX. Ariz.. August 15.-The
Union party plans an active cam
paign in Arizona this Fall in behalf
of the Lemke- -O'Brien national ticket
On the last day for filing petitions
a group appeared at the office of Sec
retary of State James H. Kerby with
lit petitions carrying 1854 names,
sufficient to put the party on the
November ballot.
Desertion from the Democratic
party by so many Farmer Unionists
is viewed as a blow to the candidacy
of Rawghlie c. Stanford, Phoenix
attorney and former Maricopa County
superior Judge, contesting Gov. B. B
Moeur for the Democratic nomination
for Governor.
Eleven candidates are seeking the
Democratic nomination for repre-
sentative in Congress to succeed Mrs
Isabella Greenway, who is not can
didate for reelection.
It is believed Mrs. Greenway plans
to seek the governorship next elec-
ton. or will wait until 1910 and chal-
lenge the seat of Senator Henry F
AshurSt.
Brig. Gen. Pelham D. Glassford
former Washington, D. c.. chief OF
police. is confining his campaign for
the Democratic congressional nom-
nation largely to an attack on the
State administration of Gov. Moeur
Glassford isn't credited with even an
outside chance to win the congress
sional nomination.
Evening star., 1936-08-16
LEMkE PARTY FILES
FOR PLACE IN OHIO
Economy Issue Is Injected Into
State Campaign-Democrats
Debate Convention.
BY L. r. CONNOR.

Special Correspondent Of The Star.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, August 15.-A-
Attorney General Bricker, the Obi
Republican nominee for Governor, ha'
begun to inject the economy issue into
the State campaign and Democrats
debate the date of their State con-
vention. much political interest centers
on the huge petition fled with the
secretary of State by the Lemke THIRD
party.
1t contained more than 345,00C
signatures, but there is question
whether, when all names are checked,
there will be enough valid signature
to insure the party place on the
ballot with equal prominence with
the Democratic and Republican tick
cts. But there is no doubt at all that,
even though it might miss that dis
tinction, it still will appear as an in
dependent party.
Some $4,000 signatures are neces-
sary to qualify the ticket for a symbol
and circle on the ballot
Twenty-Five thousand are necessary
to place the party on the ballot with
out any designation. The surprising
number of signatures has upset the
dopeSters and has indicated, if moth.
ing else, well-oiled and SMOOTH
functioning Lemke machine in Ohio.
Evening star., 1936-08-16
BITTERNESS MARKS
MONTANA PRIMARY
Scatter Sheets Embitter Demo.
crats-Effect Likely on Vote
for Senator, Governor.
BY l.. M THAYER.

Special Correspondent of The Star.
HELENA, Mont. August 15.-The
primary campaign is over, and battle
proper is about to begin.
Through wide distribution of scatter
sheets, indiscriminate in their state
ments bitterness has been engendered
among Democrats, which may have
vital effect in November in voting for
Senator, Governor and some State
Offices.
For the Democratic gubernatorial
nomination Representative Roy Ayers
of Lewistown emerged victorious over
Gov. Elmer Holt and three others.
For United States Senator James E.
Murray of Butte won in a field of four.
Whatever becomes of Montana's
electoral vote. Republicans hope to
elect the United States Senator and
one Representative. The Democratic
split will give State Senator T. C.
Larson, the Republican nominee, an
excellent chance.
In the race for Governor the Re-
publican outlook also is thought to be
bright.
Evening star., 1936-08-16
Political Pulse of the Nation

of both major parties smooth out differ
the West before the presidential gets swing
- month is dominant latest dispatches from political
these quabbe aftermath of
campaign anxious
chances presidential
for the politicians during these Summer days.
Each side united front nearly
possible before the election battle
Inability Townsendte candidates grade State
Arkansas Idaho and Kansas furnished definite
leader
Republican
Both had In Kansas all
the Democratic nomination the late
Andrews victor the Democratic primary for the uneped term
of the late Senator Tamme had the backing the ToVnsens
Septem-
IA the of the politicians elsewhere will
dispatches give
the esI 6 he a Iva hTse o ne @ no 5
also heered by the number of andon campaign tags being
Getting back the harmony being made both sides
s w Sn o 5 m I bs
ticket Minnesota will be the scene of close contest this year
to have organization direct the State and national
on uhs %m H
defeated for the Reubcan gubernaoa nomination in June
ticket Representative William emke
for reelection the House The situation without
years congress
oal in Texas after he had been placed the national ticket
Democratic dssenon Montana growing of primary
Republican
held by Senator Murray however
has strong grip the State for the national election according
Repub-
can Idaho instance still
to Roosevelt but by slender margin and observer there
the trend against him
primary
reelected
Arizona the Union filed petitions
the ballot there Supporters
third surprisingly petition
the ballot Ohio hdparty would improve
the Republicans carry
Nebraska Interesting Spot.
Looking further Nebraska of the inter-
political
of Senator Norris Republican
supported President Roosevelt this Although
formally expected
that Norris
substantial
gain by Simmons, Republican nominee
i2epublcans getting off
by holding the State convention this month
OF
serenely path
August attention will Mississippi where
Harrisons bid another being contested
Democratic by the
will national
which Democratic
aspirants will win the senatorial primary.
correspondent
believes the State headed for the Democratic column again this
In primary Tuesday Wyoming Republicans
Democratic senatorial
national steadily,
there nominating
conventions remain be held In number of the larger
primaries take place late the middle of Sep
emb