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Grigsby Is To Appear Before Canvass Board (From Juneau Empire ) Contests for at least a part of the seats from this Division in the Alaska Legislature were foreshad owed at the opening of the biennial session of the Territorial Canvass ing Board this morning. Appearing before the Board, before it formally began its work, S. Hellenthai, of the law firm of Hellenthai & Hel lenthal, requested for George B. Grigsby, former Attorney General and Delegate to Congress, that the Board defer its canvass of the vote of the First Division until last in order to allow Mr. Grigsby time to get here. This request was granted, all members of the Board, consisting of Gov. Scott C. Bone, Secretary Karl St Thiele, and Asst. Collector of Cus toms, M. S. Whittier, consenting to the procedure. Attorney General John Rustgard was also present when the Board convened. Since the final outcome of the election was definitely known, in fact before that time when reports were current of alleged irregulari ties at certain precincts and of widespread illegal voting, rumors have been prevalent that some of the seats won, on the face of the returns, by the Hunt-Paul combina tion which captured the Republican nomination last April, would be contested. The fact that Mr. Grigs by will appear before the Board and be present during the canvass of the vote of this Division appar ently makes it certain that the contests will be staged. How many of the seats will be contested has not been indicated. Three members of the House and il HEALY RIVER COAL THOUGHT SPACE THE HOUSEWIFE’S DELIGHT Free from Soot and all Foreign Natter; Clean and Economical Office Anchorage, Alaska Mine Healy Forks, Alaska HEALY RIVER COAL CORP. the Senator receiving votes suffi cient to elect if all of them were legally cast were members of the so-called Hunt-Paul combination re garded as strongly anti-administra tion. Forest J. Hunt of Ketchi kan, received 269 votes more than N. R. Walker, Democrat, also of Ketchikan. W. D. Grant, of Wran gell, on the Hunt-Paul ticket was high man in the House race receiv ing 2,384, or 1,040 more than Jas. McCloskey, low man on the Demo cratic ticket. It is virtually certain that a con test will be made agaiinst seatng W. L. Paul, J. J. Connors, being the contestant. The latter was bui 29 votes behind Paul on the com plete unofficial returns. Chris Chris tensen, of Petersburg, who received 1966 votes, was but 132 votes be hind Paul and 207 lower than C. B. Ferguson, the other member of the Paul combination. It is possible that the contests filed will include Fer guson’s seat and that of Mr. Hunt in the Senate. N. O. Hardy, the only successful Democratic candidate on the returns prior to the cavass, won out over Perry M. Hern, of Skagway, by 41 votes. There were some reports cir culated at one time that the latter might also file a contest but there was nothing to indicate such action at the opening session of the Board today. Steamship Starr In Port from Westward The steamship Starr arrived in port this morning, having made good time on the trip from Unalaska, despite the cold weather. Capt. Johansen and crew report no undue incidents on the voyage. Passengers arriving on the Starr were: C. W. Overturf, from Seldovia, with six companions. Max Peyser, and family, who have sold out their business in Selodvia, and are on their way back to An chorage. H. Norgard and Geo. Christensen. P. J. Lynch and Annabelle Com sotck from Kodiak. John C. McEachern, from Kanatak. Capt. H. Anderson, of Los Angeles and Unalaska, who is homeward bound, after a tour of the Aleutian islands in the interest of the codfish industry. He expects to return early in the spring on a combined business and honeymoon trip. J. Callias, from Portlock. C. A. Ristine, from Pearl Island. CAN USE A FEW MORE CUS TOMERS AT THE 0. K .BARBER SHOP. Heinie Berger and his partner are expected to arrive in port from Nuka Bay, some time today or tomorrow. Jos. Shulte will return with them, hav ing recovered from his recent burns, the result of a gasoline explosion. KEEP YOUR EARS WARM In a DRESSY CAP WITH INSIDE FUR BANDS neat, rich patterns PRICES $1.50—$3.50 Leon Urbach Specialists in Men's Wear I. 0. 0. F. DANCE SATURDAY NIGHT ADMISSION $1.00 Ladies Free RETURNED TO PRISON (By Associated Press) ATLANTA, Ga„ Jan. 24.—Gerald Chapman, notorious criminal, who es caped from the Atlanta penitentiary in March, 1922, was returned to the prison yesterday morning by Feder al authorities, after his recapture at Muice, Indiana. ANCHORAGE BUSINESS MAN RETURNS; FRUITFUL TRIP Returning yesterday on the Alaska from a business trip to Pacific coast markets with the vim of selling Al aska coal, Mr. Oscar Anderson, of the Evan Jones Company, of Anchor age, with mines at Jonesville, pass ed the day in Sevrard. In an interview with a representa tive of The Gateway, Mr. Anderson said that no order were obtainable in Frisco and other California cities visited, but succeeded in plac ing a 200 ton contract with the Copper River & Northwestern Rail road. The latter negotiations were closed in Seattle by Mr Anderson with E. T. Stannard, held of the Al- > aska Steamship Company and also in charge in the Kennecot and Cop per River holdings. While on his wray up the Alaska Coast, Mr. Anderson placed orders in Ketchikan for his coal. Business conditions are on an upward trend, along the Southeastern Alaska coast. Mr. Anderson holds very high hopes for this section of the country, es pousing as usual, his optimistic views. While in Cordova, on his way up, Oscar received the news by wire, in forming him of the late suicide of his valued employe, Cassidy Kassuth, and * is at a loss regard the motive of his employe. Mr. Anderson leaves for his home town on Monday’s train. Pre Inventory Sale Large Reductions BANBURY & OGLE The Woman's Store PIONEER GLUB John Nash, propr. SOFT DRINKS, CANDY CIGARS AND FRUITS FRESH VEGETABLES received on every boat CELERY, GRAPES, LETTUCE, JAP ORANGES, FRUITS, NUTS, CANNED GOODS, FISHERMEN’S SUPPLIES, BOOTS, AND RUBBER CLOTHING SEWARD TRADING COMPANY TELEPHONE MAIN 135 Prompt Delivery < Ford Touring Car DEMOUNTABLE RIMS, SELF STARTER, FULLY EQUIPPED STARTING JANUARY 3, 1925 You will receive one coupon with every dollar purchase, which entitles you to one chance on a late model, new FORD TOURING CAR No employe of our store is allowed to participate in this drawing in any way, shape or manner START YOUR BUYING TODAY SEWARD TRADING CO. CHAS. TECKLENBERG Staple and Fancy Groceries Phone Main 135 5