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The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-04-04
How Territory
 SpendCash
 Next Two Years

As finally signed by the Governor, the appropriations bill passed by the Legislature as it adjourned last week end called for a total expen- allure for the conduct of business Of the Territory for the next two years of S4.496.932. It is the largest appropriation in the Territory's his tory; s73,022 more than two years ago.
 In addition to the general appro- priation bill various separate appro- priation bills totaling more than s5OO.00O were passed this session.
 Missing from the act is any ap- propriation for the Alaska Planning Council and that office ceased to exist Monday midnight. Its S25.000 appropriation, favored by the Senate and opposed by the House was stricken in conference.
 Also missing is the customary $1,- 40 additional salary for the Sec retary to the Governor and the GUS tomary S25,000 appropriation for cleaning of salmon streams (Dolly Warden trout bounties)
 Inserted in the bill is an $8.0OO appropriation for the new office of Assistant Attorney General. The ac- eountant in the Auditors office is given the new title of Aeountant and Deputy Auditor and his salary is raised from s2,700 to s3,600 per year. The salary of the Deputy Com missioner of Education is also rais- ed from $3,000 to s3,600.
 University Trimmed
 The conference committee cut the University of Alaska administration appropriation from the $212,950 al- lowed by the Senate back to the $174.4OO favored by the House.
 Appropriations for telephone lines and industrial and agricultural fairs opposed by the Senate. were put back into the final bill.
 The conference committee cut the Department of Public Welfare ad- ministration appropriation to $61,- 085, as the Senate had recommend ed. The House favored the appro- priation of $8O,405.
 Included in the Pioneers Home appropriation is a $15,00O item for general maintenance incident to the hospitalization of outpatients. This will be paid back into the Treasury from fees charged these Sitka pa tients. Also inserted is $4.5O0 item for transportation of pioneers.
 The customary 5000 emergency appropriation was put back in the bill in conference.
 Item by Item
 Totals of the l941-43 appropria- tion act (with 1939-41 totals in parentheses fl there has been a rhange) are as follows:
 Office of the Governor-$23,1 100 (S23540).
 Office of the Attorney General S30,80O ($21, ,S00).
 Office of the Auditor - $54,650 (S53, 3,0O481).
 Office of the Treasurer-$64,1OO ($61, ,559.25).
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-04-04

With approval by the President of the Fourth Supplemental National Defense Appropriation Bill, which carried the appropriation for naval construction. a summary was made of all national defense appropria- tions, so far passed and approved. for projects in Alaska. covering the fiscal years 1940. 1941 and 1922. to date The totals are as follows. Total Navy appropriations. $4S.100s- roo; Total Army appropriations. $25.801.8S5. Army Housing lfrom U. s. Housing Authority funds1 $3.925.00O: Palmer, Richardson Highway. s1.O00,OO0s Total $7S.- S27.5S6.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-04-04
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that AL fred 4. Anderson has made appli- cation for q homesite. under the act Of May 26. 1894 148 Stat S09) Anchorage Serial No. 09604. for a tract of land described as Tract aJ' of the Wrangell Group of Home sites situated near Wrangell. Alas ka. Plat Of U. s. Survey No. 2321, containing 3.60 acres. and it is new in Che files of the |. $. Land Office. Anchorage. Alaska
 z=.E a.d all persons claiming ad- versely any of the above mentioned land should file their adverse claim in the district land office within the period of publication or thirty days thereafter. or they will be barred by the provisions Of the Sta f44fng
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-04-04
SINGER SEWING MACHINES

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 Singer Vacuum Cleaners, Maytag Washing Machines, Ironite Ironers, Maytag 110-volt AC light plants. Terms 85.00 down $5.0Q monthly. J. H. Anderson. Box 10l, Juneau, Alaska. Distributor. 38-tf
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-04-04
VISITORS

Recent visitors from Alaska at the office of the Delegate in Wash ington were. Nils Hagen. eannery operator of Seward; James J. De- laney of Anehorages EIdon J. Daly of Ketehikan. William Hooking of the Willow Creek District; Mr and Mrs. L.. E. Linck of Fairbanks; Mr. and Mrs Val Zitz of Sitka; Miss Jeanne Mozee, daughter Of U. s. Marshal Mozee. of Nome. Thomas V. Garry formerly of Wrangell.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-04-04
ON THlE WASHINGTON FRONT

The Fifth Supplemental National Defense Appropriation Bill, which carries an appropriation of $5.3O0s- 900 for the change Of the seaboard terminus of the Alaska Railroad from Seward to Portage Bay. and upon which Delegate Dimond tes- tified before a subcommittee Of the House Committee on Appropriations on March 3. was reported out by that Committee on March q and passed by the House the same day.
 The bill also carries an appropri- ation of $4,500,000 for construction work on the Army's intermediate landing fields at Yakutat and An nette Island. Alaska
 An item amounting to s1,S67.O00 is the third Alaska item in the Fifth Supplemental National De- fense Appropriation Bill, for the purpose of equipping National Guard units in Alaska Of this amount S1,- 740,145 is to cover the purchase Of 14 airplanes and initial equipment for the 129th Observation Squadron. Alaska.
 Statehood
 Delegate Dimond has introduced House Resolution No. 142 asking that the House Committee on Ter ritories. or a duly authorized sub committee, be directed to make an investigation of questions relative to the matter of statehood for the Territory. and certain other mat ters. Under this resolution, inquiry would be made concerning:
 "la) the fitness of Alaska to be admitted to statehood and to under take the burdens of State govern ment;
 (b) the desirability of extending additional governmental powers to the present Territorial Government of Alaska, if it be deemed advisable not to grant a State government at this time;
 Co the need. if any, for addi- tional legislation to promote the development of Alaska;
 (d) the need, if any. for addi- tional legislation or for admins trative change with respect to the Matanuska farm settlement which was set up originally under the su- pervision of the Federal Emergency Relief Administration;
 (e) and such other matters con- corning Alaska as may properly come within the jurisdiction of said Committee
 House Resolution No. 143 was in troduced the same day by the Dele gate to provide the expenses of con- dueting the study and investigation authorized by H. Res. 142, not to exceed $15,O00, including the ex- penditures for the employment of experts, clerical, stenographic, and other assistants.
 National Defense In Alaska
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-04-04

INTESTINAL GAS PAINS - "Ad- lerika quickly relieved me of gas pains in the intestines. (C.B. .-Ohio)
 Gas pains due to delayed bowel ae- tion relieved thru QUICK results from ADLERIKA. Get it TODAY. At Your Drug Store -ady.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-30

there is no reasoning in addicts mind. Time
place, and circumstances all are swept away when
ones body screams for relief They always look
In the same obvious places. for something that was
put there only in a dream.
BY the time had ransacked everything in the
room, and that wasn't much l had become RATIONAL
enough to realize that had to get to my doctor
to get my morphine l frantcally counted nv
money Ehad enough to buy days supply
| hurried out into the street It was barev
SIX o'clock. 1t would be three hours before the
doctors office opened. | knew / would have to|
stand the agony that wracked me until that time
| had learned from experience that he wouldn't
appear early. He used to people who cringed
and begged and even threatened to get their shots
at all hours of the night
l thought of walking to his office lust to kill
time, but couldn't do it. The cold morning air
pierced my body. / was sneezing My nose and
eyes were streaming as an addicts do Nv face
was twitching with grimaces l couldn't contzA
scurried into subway station. hoping ~ 81
find seat on an early-morning train where I'd be
alone to hide my face.
In the subway station l found a jog in wall
where must have waited two hours or more AS
trains shuttled in and out new fantastic fear
seized me- What if there should be wreck traffic
tied up, and would be delayed? That thought grew
to such proportions that almost went mad.
When my train pulled in hurried toward an
end car Then l was afraid l might get shut out.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-30

was too grateful even to offer polite protest
The suite was in my friends hotel. There
were no strings tied to his generosity. Frankly,
expected some, but this man seemed to find his
happiness in an unselfish actin helping an unfor-
tunate.
1t was a great change from the sordid environ
ment of third-rate hotels and tawdry roomng
houses. lived there for several months con-
ceaied for time from the outside world under
a mask of responsibility, but it only mask.
/ was not happy. Demands of my body for
dope made my physical existence constant tor
ture, whether rags or fine raiment covered me.
When my efforts to get work in New York
failed my friend suggested l might do better in
London. | welcomed any opportunity
He arranged my transportation and bought
me new wardrobe. A few days later once again
saw the lights of New York twinkle out behind me
as my boat steamed down the harbor and out
to sea.
In London I took the same flat that Frank
Tinney and had occupied-so long ago, it seemed.
doctor was the first person contacted to ar
range for my morphine. Then l obtained an agent
who got an engagement for me at the Piccadilly
Theatre.
| tried hard to make comeback but my vital
ity was so low it was hopeless. The cold and fog
which addicts feel so much more than others, made
me miserable
| managed to get to the theatre for rehearsals
but caught cold The night was to open l had
raging fever. My voice was gone l couldn't
even speak.
The manager insisted that ! appear on the
stage and take bow. After all his efforts to put
me on he wanted the audience to see me at least.
hurried back to my flat and went right to bed
where | stayed for weeks, desperately i'll with
double pneumonia When finally began to con-
vaesce had my nurse cable my friend in New
York
He didn't fail me. Transportation for my re-
turn came the next mail
AS soon as | was able to travel / started for
home. 1t was not like my first return when came
with high hopes from my success in Ger
many. This time dreaded it. had failed COM
pletely.
With the last bit of will my al-consuming
habit had left me, made firm resolve on that
trip to New York If l salvaged my life knew
/ would have to do it on my own courage alone
/ would have to fight this thing out by myself
The kindness and charity of friends couldn't do it
for me.
My benefactor met me at the boat
Your old suite is waiting for YOU" he said
you have been so terribly i'll want to go on
helping you"
It was a big temptation to revoke the decision I
had had made. knew the comforts he would pro-
vide. He knew of my addiction and had offered TO
finance a cure but knew that wouldn't work I
would be pampered too much. If l won | would
have TO do it the hard way.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-30

No, thanks" told him and explained my
reason.
Il wish you luck and if ever can help call
on me-"
went back to the cheap rooming houses and
offered the few talents dope had left me to any
KIND or club that would give nights booking
In the days that followed believe met or
saw about every gangster in New York, Legs Dia-
mond, OWney Madden and all the rest The ONLY
places that would permit me to appear were the
dives that harbored the underworld
occasionally these would do me favor
perhaps out OF pity, because had lost all physical
attractveness. One would walk up to a table
where was waiting my turn to go on.
You're lucky, kid. Your horse Won" he
would say. hand would drop something in
front OF me. Here's what you got back"
- hadn't bet, but there usually was twenty
dollar bill or two, charity in the gangster fashion
=, some or the managers weren't SO considerable
More than one tried to pay me for nv poor efforts
IN drinks didn't want that. If they had offered
morphine | would have accepted gladly
AS the hypodermics of dope l was taking be-
came larger and larger l began living in ghost
world realm of fantastic creatures of nv inn
aglnatlon. At times it seemed as if were two ar
three different persons, each with separate per-
sonallty, each wanting to do a different thing
Mary Nolan was completely detached from them
There was one specter a little girl that used
to come into my room often at night Some
times would waken with a start to find this
Shestfy little figure leaning over me or lowering
over my ped IN misty cloud
probably didn't really wake up at all I inst
dreamed the whole thing in that distorted half
world of alteration
But the child came to me time and again in
my dope-born land of fantasy. It's presence was
as VIVID as any experience in my life There were
times when | even heard it's imaginary footsteps
pattering around the room or down the hall
Locked doors and windows were no barrier IN
my ethereal visitors The ghost child used to take
me by the hand and lead me off into the strangest
places, all awesome and grotesque
On those jaunts into dreamand became one
OF the personalities that detached itself COMPLETELY
from my weary body. could look at myself as
much as to say:
Shoes" N
There were other ghost-like figures that
harassed and tortured me. They would glide
noiselessly around me. their long thin fingers
reaching closer and closer to my body Some of
them seemed to have dozens of arms
Each spot they touched burned as if had been
touched with soaring needle That was Just nv
body setting up its cry for morphine my aching
physical being trying to a sodden mentality
to supply its need-anether shot
When the pain of the torturing fingers finally
brought me out of my troubled sleep would Jump
In agony would be frantic for morphine.
Addcts get lot of strange obsessions The
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-30
Weekly Rights
BY MARY NOLAN,
(The Former mogene Wilson, "Nss America" OF the
Ziegfeld Follies
MARY NOLAN.
CHAPTER VIII.

JUST when life was blacklist helping hand was
stretched out to one day in New York.
had slipped out of my squalid hotel room,
taking to dodge the landlady with her in
evitabe questions about room rent and turned off
a side street into Eighth Avenue
My teeth chattering. A cold wind stabbed
through my thin clothes to the bone l had reached
the level about one step above the gutter
An examination of my purse brought back
memory of the first day l stepped timidly out of
the Grand Central Station into the streets of the
big city. had thirty-fve cents in my pocket that
day when l simple little convent girl of
thirteen, bewildered by the labyrinth around me.
Ten years and more had passed. l had just
thirty-five cents now
Fame and success, establishment and heart
aches had come to me in that span of time l was
back on the sidewalks of New York still bewld-
cred, but haggard and hard, dope fiend.
A well dressed man stepped up and caught my
arm | scarcely turned. To be approached by a
Grange man on the street was commonplace |
pulled my arm away to shake off his hand
pardon me, but aren't you lmogene Wilson ?"
The man had kindly voice He even tipped his
hat, courtesy no longer expected
Il used to be- l said coldly and started to
walk on
Wait moment" he said, I've admired you
ever since you in the Follies Isn't there some.
thing can do TO help you
mo. thanks
Now, come on up to my hotel and have a
drink. You look as if YOU need it.
Clothes of little concern then They came
only after more urgent things were provided but
at mention OF my appearance my eyes dropped to
the shabby coat and rumpled skirt was wearing
They weren't much like the satns and silks Miss
America wore
mo, don't drink"
Liquor and dope don't mix
But | sincerely would like to help Won" no
went on. This is my birthday Suppose cele-
brate by getting you a present"
%. K. You win" l managed smile. I didn't
nave much to lose My craving left me few
scruples.
few blocks away we turned into dress shop
Let this lady select anything she wants.
complete OUTFIT and send the bill to me- the man
said, handing the manager an engraved card
III be back shortly he said 10 me
Hall an hour later, when had finished picking
out the first respectable garments / had worn in
months my benefactor stepped in.
Here is the key to your suite F." he said. at
is ready for you"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-30

commonest one is that
they have a supply of
dope hidden some
place, in their clothes
or round their room.
1t probably is born of
the addict's greatest
fear, the terrible dread
of not being able to
get the next shot.
/ woke up one morn
ing in a frenzy, in my
back hall room after a
night spent with my
torturing ghosts. 1t
was just dawn. My
body was on fire. l
had that idea that l
had me morphine
hidden in the room.
| rolled back the
thin mattress. Cotton
spilled out Of a gaping
hole on the underside.
Into the opening went
my hand to search and
poke into every wad
of the matted filler.
There was nothing
tn ere. l had gone
through the S a m G
search many times be-
fore. Each time more
cotton spilled out, the
hole got bigger, but
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-03
NOTICE

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DIS- TRICT OF WATERBURY, ss. PROBATE COURT, May 1st, l941. NERA, late of the town of WRter- bury, in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said es- tate to exhibit their claims for set- tlement. Those who neglect to pre- sent their accounts, properly ate tested, within said time, will be de- barred a recovery. All persons in: debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 PASoUALE DE CICCO,
 Italian Vice Consul,
 151 Court St., New Haven. Ct.
 Administrator.
 By EDWARD MASCoLO. E.s-st His Attorney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-03
Room to Let
'7 Rooms and Board
For Rent Real Estate

BUILD1NG-Suitable for small fac tory, storage or business. Good loca- tion. Tel. 4-B907.
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NOTICE
LIQUOR PERMIT

NOTICE OF APPLICATIUN
 This is to give. notice that l. ,Geniuno Santilii, of 253 Tudor St. Waterbury, Conn, have hled an ap. the Liquor Control Commission for a Package Beer Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises, l63 Pemberton St., Waterbury. Conn. < The business Is owned by Arthur santilli. of 25s Tudor St., water water by Geniuno Santilli. of 253 Tudor st., Waterbury, Conn, as permittee. . GENUINO SANTILLI.
 . Dated April 25th, 1941. 4-26-b-3
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-03
Legal Notices
NOTICE! SEWER ASSESSMENTS

The Board of Commissioners of Public Works of the City of Water bury, at @ meeting held April 29th, 194l, made assessments for sewer purposes on property and against property owners on Delaware Ave- nue, from Grandview Avenue to l4O feet west of Gaylord Drive, in the amounts set to their respective names, to witt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-03
NOTICE
LIQUOR ETERNITY

!, " NorIcE 'eT oT APPLicATIoN
 This is to give notice that I, Gerardo Greco, of SI EaStSn S,ad Aye, an appiication dated May .2nd, 1o41, :. with the Liquor Control Comml ls- ' sion for q Package Store for the sale of alcoholic liquor on, the !, premises, 40 Bishop St., Waterbury. Eonn. The business IS owned by Gerardo Greco, of s7 TCaston Ave-, Waterbury, Conn, and will be con- ducted by Gerardo Greco. of " z Easton Ave, Waterbury, Conn., as 4 permittee. ano cprco
 Dated May End, 19S1 b-S-lO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-03
NOTICE
LIQUOR PERMIT

This Is to give notice that !. John L. Bickart, of Box 25, North 4 sWoodbury, Conn, have filed an ap- plIcation dated May End, l94l, with Inc Liquor Control Commission for q Beer Permit for the sale of 3Woodbury Market, Main St., North i. .Woodbury, Conn. The business Is cwned by John l.. and Linda l.. | isIckart, of Box 2b, North Woodbury. Conn, and will be conducted by Z John L.. Bickart, of Box %, North woodburys Conn.,; as pesmisseees;; p
 Dated May ands iolA b-s-lo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-03
NOTICE! SEWER ASSESSMENTS

The Board of Commissioners of Public Works of the City of Water bury, at Q meeting held April 2eth, 194l, made assessments for sewer purposes on property and against property owners on LounSbury Street, from North Place easterly 230 feet, in the amounts set to their respective names, to witt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-03

PERMANENT - Pleasant employ ment in child care and training for men and women of character in modern institution for mentally handicapped children. Vacation and sick leave. Call any day at any time at the institution or write or phone Southbury Training School, Southbury, Conn. Tel. Woodbury AOO. K N. Roselle, sgpt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-03
NOTICE! SEWER ASSESSMENTS

, The Board of Commissioners Of o Public Works of the City of Water
 bury, at a meeting held April 29th, ], 104l, made assessments for sewer purposes on property and against
 property owners on Tracy Avenue, from Raymond Street to Piedmont
 Street, in the amounts set to their respective names, to wit:-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-03

The above assessments are due and payable at the oftice of the Col lector of Taxes, City Hall, Water bury.
 Attest:-
 JOHN DI CoRpo, 5-2-3t Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-03
NOTICE! SEWER ASSESSMENTS

The Board of Commissioners of Public Works of the City of Water bury, at 6 meeting held April 2oth, l94l, made assessments for sewer purposes on property and against property owners on North Place, from Laval Street to Lounsbury Street, in the amounts set to their respective names, to wit:- Margaret R. Gill $l57.33 Annunziata Carozza 60.28 Westerly Side
 Louis Scigliano $l6l.43 George J. Bassett, Bank )
 Com. of the State of )
 Conn.,, Successor Re- ) ceiver of The Mer- )
 chants Trust Go. ) 237.90 Exempt
 Margaret R. Gill 28.W Louis Scigliano 29.3Y \ The above assessments are due and payable ct the office of the Col- lector of Taxes, City Hall, Water- bury.
 AtteSt:- ....
 JOHN pr coRPo, 6-2-3t Clerk.
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Real Estate For Sale
Houses For Sale

LOT OFT-East Main St., cor. Lyric and Hillcrest Ave. Front 166 by 90. Very good location, $7oo. WATERFRONT AvE-Three-faznily house, i2 rooms, first-clasS condi. ton, $500.
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