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The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1939-09-29
WRANGELL MEM
.SUCCESSFU I'LL
GAME HUNTERS

Three moose. averaging we'll over
$40 pounds dressed, and two noun
tain goats, each weighing a little
over 100 pounds. were brought in
Thursday by Lloyd Benjamin, War
rem Gartley and Leo Cramer as the
result of a two-weeks' hunt on the
lower stikine river
The boys were so elated over the
success Of their hunt that they had
not thought of the commercial value
OF the meat until it was called to
their attention that 1900 pounds of
meat at comparable prices for the
excellent grade of beef which is
carried at local markets would be
well over $500.
All of the game animals were in
prime condition, and the moose and
goat steaks, roasts and savory stews
now in cold storage is something in
which the hunters find much pride
and satisfaction
Other successful moose hunters to
date are Louis Wigg, who brought
in a fine moose Saturday and Chad
Wyatt on Sunday.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1939-09-29

Regular monthly meetings of the
Executive Board of the Wrangell
Chapter, American Red Cross, were
resumed Monday night when the
Board met at the Health Center with
nine members present. In addition to
routine business, the Annual Roll
Call, health and relief, and the pos
sible need of a production program
to aid war sufferers were discussed.
P L. Stump who did such excel
lent work as Roll Call chairman last
year and put Wrangell's quota over
the top was unanimously elected to
fill that position again, the Roll
Call to begin October 1st. The sec
rotary reported that all supplies and
posters had been received and that
the quota was the same as last year,
$50. Mrs. M. o. Johnson was APP
pointed Publicity Chairman.
Nursing Service Appreciated
To help the Wrangell Health
Council in it's community work, the
sum of SIS was voted for incidental
expenses. Appreciation of the CO.
operation of the department of Pub
lie Health and the Bureau of In
dian Affairs as exemplified in the
full-time Nursing Service provided
Wrangell, was expressed and letters
so stating were authorized sent Mrs.
Mary K. Cauthorne and Miss Bertha
Tiber. Several specific health re-
lief measures in which the Red
Cross might cooperate were discus
sed. Reindeer was ordered purchased
when the government boat arrives.
Approval of the present relief
set-up was expressed and the Chap
ter appointed the Territorial Agent,
Mrs. S. D. Grant, Principal Geo. T.
Barrett of the Wrangell Institute
and Miss Helen Johnson, Community
NuRss. %, FaDresene the Had CEasa.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1939-09-29
MOTHER AND SON RETURN HERE
AFTER ABSENCE 10 YEARS

Mrs. Peggy Binkley who left here
nineteen years ago with her infant
son Charles, junior, returned this
week with Charles, now husky six
footer They plan to remain here in
definitely. The young man has
found much satisfaction in seeing
the Hazel B boats designed for the
Darlington Transportation Company
by his father who died when he was
a small child, in meeting his faith
er'a friends, and noting the welcome
extended tu his mother
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1939-09-29

Hosea Sarber and Howard Jensen,
wildlife agents aboard the Alaska
Game Commission boat Black Bear,
spent the night at Wrangell and
left this morning on patrol duty of
the Stikine flats and the lower Sti-
kline river They will be joined today
by Gareld Banta, wildlife agent from
Ketchikan aboard the Grizzly Bear,
to see that the migratory bird laws
are not violated.
Sarber and Jensen have just COM
pleted a trip through Rocky Pass,
circling Kupreanof island and put
ting in at Duncan Canal. There is
a good showing of ducks and geese
in all the regular hunting areas,
Sarber found.
Flight Ducks
There are a lot of flight ducks
on the Stikine, much more in pro-
portion to local birds, than else
where, Sarber said, Mallards pre-
dominate in number with many
widgeon, pintail and green wing
teal
Although too early to draw con-
clusiong," Sarber said, last night,
apparently there is an appreciable
increase in both ducks and geese
from several seasons past" He added
that he could not be sure until later
in the season There is also a good
showing of deer, he said; and hunt
ers are getting deer throughout the
country.
Valuable Resource
By careful checking. Mr.. Sarber
states. Alaska's wild life is held to
be worth, at a conservative figure
one hundred million dollars. -Four
per cent of this crop is harvested
each year I'm the way Of fur and
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1939-09-29
Wildlife Agents Report Abundance
Deer, Ducks And Geese

game, including birds. The four mil
lion dollars in annual revenue is
kept in the Territory and is we'll
distributed among Alaskans, Sarber
pointed out. In this light it is seen,
he said, that the wild life is we'll
worth protecting.
Mr.. Sarber expressed satisfaction
that so many Wrangell residents had
been successful in getting a moose.
Two have been brought in from the
Stikine by Petersburg hunters. One
was shot by Rev. Toleffson and the
other taken by Bob Allen party.
Pheasants Thriving
Deer is showing up nicely in the
Mitkof Game Refuge at Petersburg,
Mr.. Sarber said. At the Territorial
Experimental Farm there are SIS
Monaghan pheasants from the eggs
secured from the Wisconsin Game
Department last spring. The eggs
were Matched in an incubator. A few
of the baby pheasants fell prey to
hawk and owl depreciation and
some killed themselves by flying
against the netting of their pens.
The pheasants are now foraging for
themselves to some extent but they
frequently come back to the pens. 1t
is the intention of DR.. Jules Lotus
in charge of the farm, to keep these
pheasants domesticated through next
years Matching to form the nucleus
of bird planting. in this section.
The Alaska Game Commission last
month shipped grouse to Wisconsin,
in exchange for some more birds, al.
so of hardy breed, which it is be-
lieved will thrive here. The new
birds are due to arrive at Petersburg
\ Monday
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1939-09-29
NEW PACT

-
+ ROM E-Sept. 20 The new
+ Russo-German mutual assis-
+ lance pact was prominently
+ featured by the italian press
+ Friday evening. The papers do
4 not contain any editorial COM
4 ments ON the significance of
+ the pact, but the Couriere Del
4 la Eera declares that in the
+ event of the rejection of the
= German peace offer to the Allies,
r Germany would continue the
4 war with economic and prob
+ ably also military assistance
X from Russia"
+ The Italian newspaper Regina
+. Faseista violently criticizes the
y Vatican organ Osservatore Ro-
y mano because the paper regards
y it as highly regrettable that
r war has not yet been declared
+ upon Soviet Russia, although
II that country committed acts of
= aggression and is now setting
= up a soviet regime in Polish
> territory.
a - - a a n n a a N a
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1939-09-29
Red Cross Roll Call
Will Begin Next Week

The Annual Roll Call of the Am
erican Red Cross will begin next
week and everyone is invited to join
Fifty cents of every dollar member
ship is kept in Wrangell and the re-
mainder goes to keep UP the ma
tional program of good works which
includes First Aid and Life Saving
stations, disaster relief, fight against
communicable disease, nursing ser
vice. civilian relief and innumerable
other activities of peace-time serv-
ice.
Beginning with the New England
hurricane and flood last fall. trained
Red Cross workers were called to
LOT disasters in AZ states and Al
aska, expending for the relief of
such areas a total of $2,276,109,
10000 persons receiving emergency
rescue, medical attention. mass feed
ing. housing, rebuilt homes, replace
ment of clothing and provision for
essential household goods.
China's war-torn millions have re-
ceived $4,000 in Red Cross relief.
Indirectly, each Red Cross member
has assisted in this vast program
for suffering humanity.
The Wrangell Chapter of the Am
erican Red Cross was organized in
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1939-09-29
EASTERN STAR TO CHANGE
MEETING DATE IN NOVEMBER

The Eastern Star, which recently
voted to change meeting dates from
first and third Mondays to first and
third Tuesdays, will continue Mon
day meetings through October. 1t is
believed permission to make the
change will be received by the first
of November from the Most Worthy
Grand Matron of the General Grand
Chapter which has direct jurisdic-
tion over all chapters outside CONT
mental United States
Initiatory ceremonies and a social
meeting will feature the meeting
next Monday night.
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1939-09-29
SITKA AIR BASE MAY
EMPLOY 500 WORKERS

JUNEAU - Work will begin on
the 100000 enlargement of the
sitka naval air station probably
within two months, according to o.
l. Hall, superintendent for the pro-
ject. Between 900 and 500 men will
be employed on the Sitka project,
Hall said, adding that "All Alaska
labor possible will be used"
The plans have not been complet-
ed yet, but superintendent Hall
said the base will be built to "ac-
commodate more than one squad
ron"
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1939-09-29

Leon Wies was recently accepted
for enlistment in the Navy, his faith
er, C. L. Wies, has been told. Leon
was in this years graduating class
of Wrangell high school, but decided
not to remain in school for gradu-
alton, but to enlist in some branch
of the Navy service instead
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1939-09-29

April, 1911. and
h a s maintained
chapter activities
contin uOu sly,
meeting ever y
qu o t a whenever
relief has been
required 70 r a
The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1939-09-29
PETERSBURG OPTOMETRIST
TO SPEND WEEK HERE

DR.. H. H. 10y, Petersburg optom-
etrist, will be at the Wrangell Ho-
tel for one week starting Saturday,
Sept. 80. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-28
The Right to Differ
Cleveland Piain Dealer)

No matter how strenuously man at outs with demo- cratic ways in America may deprecate the forms ot government which challenge his activities he is usually ready appeal for protection to the very government which is author of his distress.
 Fritz Kuhn, German American Bund le Id e r, proves an mpudent and pertinacous witness before the Dies committee at Washington Between attacks on the chairman and on unfriendly witnesses before the committee Kuhn announces that the Bund IS raising the question of the committees legality ana that the question may be taken into court
 On the west coast the radical labor leader, Harry Bridges has been accused of activities justfyng hlS deportation to Australia the country of his origin For weeks the Department of Labor has been hearing testimony bearing the question of his Commnistc sympathies And his defense is that his rights under the Constitution and American law being violated
 Both Kuhn and Bridges may be thankful for one important fact the fact that they do not happen to be Americans resident in Germany or Russia and under such suspicion as brings them before these tribunals here.
 One may easily imagine what would happen to an American who adopted the attitude before NaZ committee that Kuhn has persistently held toward the Dies committee. No less easy to imagine would be the fate. of American in Russia accused, like Bridges here of activities dangerous to the welfare of the nation whose protection he demands.
 In speaking of Witness Kuhn bfeore the Dies committee do not defend this or any other com mittee for its of conducting inquiries. The average congressional committee has little respect for 
 tecton of the rights of witnesses This has been dem- onstrated time and again in recent years, In their zeal to facts committee chairmen too often ride roughshod common precedent and practice
 This does not however in the present case, excuse the contumacous attitude of the German American Bund leader.
 It is one of the glories of the American system Of democracy and justice that it permits, by constitu- tiona mandate, freedom which in many other coun- tries would lead only to suppression and punishment. Whatever the outcome of the Bridges and the Kuhn cases they will to point this moral; that men accused as American if not nmical to system of government yet given the protection of the very laws they decry.
 Ones own belief in the Bill of Rights is put to its severest test when utter sentiments or pursue lines of conduct which violate the democratic creed and then appeal to the Constitution for protection in what they say do It is then the American faces the question whether he really believes in free speech and the rest of it.
 If Kuhn appeals to the courts he will get the same quality of justice that any other individual gets We say this, still believing that his German American Bund has no legitimate purpose for existence, and might well and speedily be dispensed with.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-28
A CITIZEN PASSES

A small item in the papers announces the death at South Bellingham Washington, of Michael J. o. Connor. Every resident of Gastineau Channel today this a debt of gratitude for his long and spirited of devotion to the upbuildng of Douglas
 MT OConnor, many times it's Mayor known as the father of Douglas. During his long residence on Gastineau Channel he always the Island City's No l booster
 lasting monument to Mike OConnor is the Juneau-Douglas bridge. He of it's earliest proponents and worked many years laying the ground work for it's erection.
 In recent years MT. OConnor has lived at Belling- ham, where he made as much of a mark politically and a citizen he did here in the north He served on the Bellingham City Council, prominent mer- chant and at one time candidate for Mayor.
 Though it has been many years since Mike OCon- nor lived on Gastineau Channel his good works here will not be forgotten and his name will always be one of the most important in the history of the district
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-28
HELP THY NEICHBOR Telephone 713 or write
 The Alaska Territorial
 Employment Service for this qualified worker.

MINING ENGINEER-A young man, "A years old. Graduated from the University of Washington ir Mining Engineering. Has had sev- eral years experience in mining surveying and assaying, both be- fore and after graduating from college.
 Postgraduate experience included one year as assistant to the En- gineer in a large eastern coal mine, as well as experience on sur vey parties as rodman and chain man. Postgraduate experience in- cludes temporary six months po- sition as Mining Engineer in one of the going mines in Alaska, where he did mine surveying, drafting sampling and assaying; six months experience in municipal surveying highways and streets, drafting, and mapping.
 Has pleasing personality; dis plays marked supervisory and exc cutive ability; thorough technical Knowledge of mining. Has wife and one child. Is free to go anywhere in the Territory. To contact this man, ask for ES O2l99.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-28
FRANCE x PREPARED;
 M0BILI:zi.ED !.
Discussions with Germany Are Reported fo Be
 All Off ioA

PARIS, Aug. 28.-France has sus- pended commercial air service and extended war preparedness with de- crees, applying censorship to news photographs, broadcasts and news reels.
 France now has reached the last stage of full preparedness With a progressive mobilization of troops and requisition of transportation.
 The French spokesman said he considered it virtually impossible to find ground for a common under standing between France and Ger many since the exchange of com munications between Premier Dala- dier and Chancellor Hitler.
 The spokesman said the exchange of messages showed that the two officials do not speak the same Ian guage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-28
WHAT EVER BECAME OF THAT WAR?

The lightning war the that was to start almost without the World being aware of it. the war we have all been in dread of long has not begun. Probably it won't begin now If Hitler wanted to fight he has had sufficient opportunity in the past week to last him a lifetime.
 But Hitler doesn't want to fight any more than YOU or I do Maybe he knows Germany couldn't win. Maybe he can't rely on Italian aid and on the new Soviet promise of non-a aggression Maybe he recog- nzes in war what the rest of the world has long be- leved it to be- international suicide Maybe he is weighing number of other factors in the Danzig equation
 Men fight hardest when they fight in defense of home and fatherland. That is why the Belgans in 1914 gave the invading Germans such desperate resistance It is why the Poles facing the possibility of another attack put such spirit into their plans for defense; why they embroidered to defy the Nazi forces gathering at their border.
 The Poles know, of course, the world knows, that they alone could not long stand up against the Germans Unless Britain and France come to Polands aid in case of attack, the incident must be as brief as it would be sacrificial If the Polish leaders were not convinced that these western European democra- cies are ready to join the defense they could scarcely assume the air of confidence which now characterizes their utterances
 That Danzig is not worth a war" has been re- peated many times and the Nazis themselves believe it. If Hitler strikes for possession of the Free City it is recognized everywhere that his aim is much broader involving probably the virtual extinction Of Poland as an independent nation.
 How this Nazi program worked in the case of Czechoslovakia is a matter of history Then the de- mocraces for their leaders thought adequate acquiesced ill one of the major political crimes of modern times It is incredible that, in view of what happened then they could be indifferent to like fate dealt out to the Poles
 Studiousy the government-controlled German press and spokesmen for Nazzism built up their case against the nation Hitler appeared until Saturday sbot to attack Millions of Germans III Poland "op-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-28
DAILY LESSONS
 IN ENGLISH
By W. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say Above a hundred men were there. ' Say, More than hundred men were there"
 Often Mispronounced: Docile Pronounce dos-il, o as in of, as in ill.
 Often Misspelled: Slight (slim; fraiD Sleight (skilD
 Synonyms: Blot (noun, blur blemish, stain, spot.
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word Dereliction; a failure in duty. There is no excuse for such dereliction."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-28
eHcroscobe The stars incline
 but do not compel"
TUESDAY. AUGUST 2a.. .,lase

TUESDAY, AUGUST 29,s1939
 According to astrology tllis is an uncertain day in which adverse as- poets are active. In the morning there is promising sign for workers.
 Real estate continues unders the best possible direction of the stars A desire for possession of homes will continue with persons of many classes and vacations. SE
 Women should be cautious under this planetary government winch threatens the ambitions of many highly trained for business sor learned professions. In the autumn sex rivalry will be strong among teachers, office employees and bus mess executives.
 Astrologers prognosticate prosper ity for the coming months in the United States, but they discern DOT tents that indicate entanglements in international relations.
 This should be an suspicious sway under which to arrange household matters. It is favorable for autumn repairs and plans for interior inn provementS.
 The pendulum of fashion is to swing backward in home decoration Again colonial styles will be popu- lar and antique pieces will be in de- mand
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of good for tune Financial matters will be sat- isfactory and domestic life peaceful for many.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be kindly in nature and active in mind. Many of these sub jects of Virgo neglect small details in the pursuit of large ambitions.
 Copyright, 1939)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-28

ance the entire delegation went to luncheon.
 The fliers then turned in" for a well earned sleep.
 The plane was gassed and pre- pared during Sunday afternoon for the takeoff this morning.
 Weather Conditions
 Last Saturday afternoon weather conditions in the Nome area, report ed by the United States Weather Bureau, were primarily low over Northern Seward Peninsula with a secondary low over St. Lawrence Island, but cleared somewhat early Sunday morning.
 The Army radio station at Nome and also the PAA station at Nome stood hourly radio watches during Saturday night and early Sunday morning began getting in touch with the Nippon plane and reports came in every Is minutes until the air vessel was sighted and a safe and splendid landing was made.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-28
Communist Party
 kot Changing Plans

WINNIPEG, Man. Aug 28.-The Communist Party officials said to- day that there would be no change in the plans of the local party's policy despite the signing of the non-aggression pact between Ger many and Russia. The Communist party went ahead with plans for anti-Nazi picketing of German ships at Canadian ports.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-28
M o D E R N ETIQUETTE
 q
By Roberta Lee

Q. Should a man. in these mod ern times, when calling on a girl, ask permission to smokeP
 A. Yes; for even in these days smoke is disagreeable to some peo- pie.
 Q. Is it proper to say, q wish tc speak to these gentlemen?
 A. No It is better to say, T wish to speak to these men," when merely referring to sex
 @. Should a woman wear a hat when dining in restaurant, in day time clothes?
 A. Yes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-28
Squa|us Goes
 Back, Boftonl

PORTSMOUTH, N. H. Aug. 28.-- Navy officials announced this af- ternoon that the submarine Squalus has been allowed to sink back to the bottom of the ocean.
 The message said salvage work CTS were unable to lift the bow of the craft and it had been released from the supporting pontoorls.
 Divers were ordered to make in spections this afternoon in prepar- ation for another lifting attempt tomorrow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-28
LOOK and LEARN
 A By A. c. Gordon

1. What are the colors of the French flag?
 2. Which state is called the Nut meg State? 3. Who wrote "The Old Swimmin Hole?
 4. What is sepoy? 5. Which is the most important group of islands in the world?
 ANSWERS 1. Red, white, and blue. 2. Connecticut. 3. James Whitcomb Riley. 4. A native of India employed as soldier
 g. The British Isles.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-28
Fishermen Are 10
 Get Naval Traininq

OTTAWA, Ont, Aug 28.-More than 200 fishermen are expected to receive naval training at the Hali- fax naval station next winter as a part of Canada's naval defense program. The men will come from various maritime provinces Fish ermen already have been trained ill British Columbia.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-28
Queen WiIheImina
 Broadtasts Toniqhl

THE HAGJE, Aug. 28.-Queen Wilhelmina will broadcast peace message to the Dutch people to- night. The message will come in the way of an order for complete mobilization of defenses of The Netherlands and the Dutch East Indies.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-28

press and spokesmen for Nazism built up their along the border. The technique familiar as starting clock It looked like the final dress rehearsal of tragedy.
 But the curtain didn't go up on opening night and it looks like the World won't see this particular tragedy Of course we won't get money back at the box office either
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-28
MILDRED KENDLER ENROUTE

Miss Mildred Render, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joe Kendler, will arrive here on the steamer Aleutian tomorrow. During her vacation in the states, she was a Juneau repre- sentative at the Rainbow Girls con- vention ill Tacoma.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-08-28
NATIONAL AIR
 RECORD I5 SET

BURBANK, Cal, Aug. 28.-Jac- lueline Cochran set new National air record for 1000 kilometerss fly ng from Burbank to San Francisco and return at an average speed of 214.95 miles an hour.