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The Alaskan., 1927-08-19
Wrangell Fans Put
 On Boat Races

The motor boat fans of Wrangell have scheduled September 4, Labor Day as the day on which they will measure the speed of different out board motor boats.
 The races are being sponsored by the Wrangell Commercial Club. Cash prizes ranging from $5. to $50 will be offered contestants. Several "motor-go" enthusiasts have been working hard on this matter and deserve the support of their fellow townsmen and others.
 When Ye Editor was in Wrangell last week he was told that Peters burg had nothing to race except a s'lot of old tubs and wagons that could not get out of their own way" Inasmuch as there are a couple of alleged fast ones in Pc tersburg it might be good adver- tising to enter some of the races
The Alaskan., 1927-08-19
Siamese Twins
ies this year

The following is from a state ment of the North Central States Agriculture Conference. They seem to believe that Hoover and Mellon sleep in the same bed.
 Our national policy as it relates to agriculture does not fit pre- sent conditions. But instead of statesmen who can see failure, we have at the head of administrative affairs of the Nation many men who are progressively pushing program of favoritism to industry, that will not only continue but must inevitably increase the dis advantage not only of farmers position, but the position of all those great sections of the United States which are primarily agri- cultural. $"
 The sound policy for America must aim toward the development of a well-balanced national life, careful that it's effect be not to stimulate any one form of product i've effort at the expense of other equally essential producers.
 If the Hoover-Mellon policy of definite submergence of agriculture. means anything at all it means the expanding industrial exports, no matter at what cost to other groups, These men and their policies say in substance that American farm CTS must provide food and raw material for American industry and labor at prices no higher than for eign manufactures and labor pay. Why? In order that American in- dustry may export manufactured goods in competition with Europe.
 Mellon and Hoover are regarded as the spokesmen for the policy makers of the present administra- tion. Hoover is the administra- tion's agricultural adviser. Jar dine is hardly in a position to op- pose him.
 It has been repeatedly pointed out that these men stand for the naturalization of America at the expense of agriculture.
The Alaskan., 1927-08-19
HoTIoH

NOTICE is hereby given that the Town Council has fixed the tax levy for the year 1927 at twenty mills on each dollar of assessed proper ty, for municipal purposes, and a special levy of five mills to apply On payment of interest on the bonded indebtedness.
 Taxes are now due and will be delinquent On the 1st day of Octo- Der, 1927 ,,at six o'clock P. M unless paid prior thereto, ten per cent of the amount of the tax will be added to the amount due, to. gether with interest at the rate o1 eight per cent per annum from date of delinquency until paid Payable at the office of the TowI Treasurer at the Bank of Peters burg. Petersburg, Alaska.
 T. s. Elsemore
 Town Treasurer.
The Alaskan., 1927-08-19
Aliens May Lose There
 Citizenship

Violation of the prohibition law by an alien who desires to become a naturalized citizen may result in refusal to grant citizenship, accord ing to statement issued by the Commissioner of Naturalization, R. F. Crfst. He reviewed decisions of Federal judges who refused citi- zenship on the ground that the ap- plicants had violated the Eight eenth Amendment.
 Tn one case cited by Commission CT Crist the naturalization certifi- cate of a recently naturalized citi- zen was withdrawn because after receiving it he pleaded guilty to intoxicating liquor and to the charge of assault on Internal Rev. enue officers of the United States. In that case the Federal judge held that the defendant had held bad faith in violating his oath that he would support the Constitution of the United States.
The Alaskan., 1927-08-19
Local Chamber
 Begins Meetings

The Petersburg Commercial Club convened on Wednesday evening at the Home Cafe. This meeting marks the resumption of the Clubs regular Wednesday Dinner Meet ings which were suspended for the
 The guests of the evening were MT. Charles w. Fairfield of Seattle and MT. Terhune, head of the Alas ka Game Commission. MT. Fair field is Secretary of the Alaska Branch of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and spoke relative to the advantages of the Federated Cham. bers of Commerce.
 In his speech, MT. Terhune em- phasized the necessity for game conservation in Alaska and express ed his appreciation of the assist ance the local Club has given him in his work.
 Mr. Ernest Schoenwald, manag- CT of the local cannery also address ed the Club giving a farewell talk to the members, telling them of the poor season for the Alaska canner- ies this year.
The Alaskan., 1927-08-19
Fish Regulations
 Are Failure

The action of Henry O'Malley in closing fishing operations in the southern and west coast districts is an admission that the regula- tions promulgated by his depart ment since 1924 are a failure. He admits that ''too much gear" is be- ing used for proper escapement to spawning areas. Therefore the only proper thing to do is to turn about face and meet the prob lem in the only way that will in sure the future of the industry re- gardless of present effects on fish erman and canner.
 The canner is dissatisfied with his pack and conditions-the fisher man while not satisfied with his run of luck is satisfied that the canner will have proportionately as tough" a time, if not tough sr''.
The Alaskan., 1927-08-19

too late to be of any benefit to the section.
 The seine fleet from Rake, Tyee and Pybus Bays returned to their canneries learned of the regulations closing the Prince of Wales district
 It is estimated that the entire pack for southeastern Alaska will not exceed twenty percent of nor- nal. The Petersburg Packing Co.,, will close after tomorrows pack with a little over 32,O0O cases, which is less than 50 percent or their normal pack and about 35 per cent of their pack of last year. It is estimated that the Wrangell dis trict will not reach ten per cent of their normal pack.
 Many small operators will be forced to the wall by the poor sea- son. It is rumored that already action is being taken against the Mountain Point Packing Co.,, near Petersburg for wages due on their pack and operations The weaker canneries cannot survivie this sea- son. The larger outfits like the Alaska Consolidated will have such heavy losses that it will be diffi- cult to get by with present out looks and even though under the Bank of California will be in hard straits.
 The outlook for the opening of the September season is very du- bious as escapement to date has not warranted such action. Those canneries hoping for this season to open will doubt be disappointed as statements by representatives of the MBureau of Fisheries are to the ecect that he season ends for the year with present closing.
The Alaskan., 1927-08-19
The Chronicle Wonders
 Why Thers No Fish

For many years the Ketchikan area has enjoyed prosperity, has never known a failure in the run of salmon which is used for can ming purposes. For some UNI KNOWN REASON they are not here this year. It is not reason able to suppose that all the fish could have been wiped out in a year i'll view of the fact that the escap- ment ill 1923 and 1925 was great. Whatever the cause the fact re- mains that the fish are not here but there is 10 good reason to sup pose that they will not run we'll next season or there after.
 Some twenty canneries in the district will be hit quite hard. With one or two exceptions these can nery operating companies are strong financially and their bad luck of this year will not prevent their re- sumption next season. With one exception they are all financed in the statesThey have made their financial outlay for this season and will have to repeat it next year
 * The seiners will lose their seasons earnings but in the Ketchi- kan district there are not nearly so many ill this line of work as there are in other parts of Alaska.
 In view of the fact that the trollers have had the greatest year in history, and the further fact that halibut fishermen have had a pro fitable season so far the business of Ketchikan will not suffer so greatly as might be imagined. Business will go on as usual and conditions generally will be better than they were in 1921 when none of the canneries operated and when many of them were in bad condi- tiOn financially
 Ed. Note-In spite of the opto- mistic attitude into which the Chron- icle is lulling itself, word per colates here from the First City that already it is in it's doldrums; that a run was reported on one of it's banks by the withdrawal of large deposits of fishermen's money that not only fishermen would have real hard winter ahead of them.
 Such is the result of building d town on one industry and then do- ing all possible to destroy that in- dustry in order to get big packs and dividend each year without thought of the future. The Alaskan is not one bit optomistic about the fortn coming winter in any line of busi except the pulp business that has been promised us for several years.
The Alaskan., 1927-08-19
611 BOTTLES BEER CONFIsCATE

Marshal Lynn Smith confiscated 611 bottles of beer and arrested one man at Fairbanks recently He got sos bottles of beer and ar rested Louis Hertle and later de- scended upon William McGrath's s cabin and seized 103 bottles.
The Alaskan., 1927-08-19
Crops and Livestock
 in Alaska Improved

Settlers and prospective settlers of Alaska will find considerable val uable and interesting information regarding the agriculture of the Territory in a report of the work of the five agricultural experiment stations during 1925. Work was carried on at Sitka, Matunuska, Fairbanks, Kodiak and Rampant, located in widely separated regions of varying climatic conditions. Each station carrying on a specific class of projects, such as field and garden crops and livestock, which are related to the region.
 At Sitka Station owing to climat- ic conditions, horticulture was giv- en most attention and much work done to improve the strawberries. Papke's ranch in the Narrows, how ever. has produced strawberry wholly Alaskan ill that it was crossed with an Alaskan berry giv- ing a richer red and firmer berry than that produced at Sitka.
 terior and most of those grown on the coast are of the Sitka variety. It is being demonstrated that these berries can be successfully and pro- fitably grown and will become an important branch of horticulture in the Territory.
 The report also contains sum- mary of meteorological data for the different regions, the figures of which have been obtained from The Weather Bureau. By referring to the map of Alaska one can readily locate each place from which the data have been collected and glean- ed commerct idea of climatic con ditions prevailing in different parts of Rlaska. A copy of the re- port can be obtained by writing to the United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. c.
 Perhaps no crop is more gener- ally cultivated than the potato. It is the principal crop raised and us- developed several variaties that yield well in other sections also.
 A seeding potato developed at the Sitka station, known as the Aida (No. 368), produced at the rate of 322 bushels per acre at the Matunuska Station, yielding S4 per cent first grade potatoes.
 Several Stations have developed hardy cattle by crossing the Gallo way breed with the Holstein Erie sian, and the Galloway with the Asiatic Yak. The former produced the standpoint of milk and butter ia ,as we'll as ability to stand the rigorous climate. Some of the and 5000 pounds of milk per year. The value of the Galloway cross has not been established as yet.
The Alaskan., 1927-08-19
TREASURY EXHAUSTED BUT

TREASURY EXHAUSTED BUT
 The finance committee reported that funds in the local treasury were exhausted bu all bills were paid up to August 1. With the tax assessments now settled it will not be long before there will be sui ficients to run affairs again for teh following quarter.
The Alaskan., 1927-08-19
1927 SEAL TAKE

Three thousand more seal skins were taken on the Pribilof Is'ands this season than last, according to report of the Bureau of Fisheries.
 The total take this year being 24,178 skins as compared to 2t S03 far last year.
The Alaskan., 1927-08-19

The many friends of Miss Ger trude Otness will be glad to hear that she has accepted the position of 1st grade teacher in the local school. Miss Otness is the neice of MT. John Otness of this city and formerly taught in the Scow Bay school.
The Alaskan., 1927-08-19

Mrs. Peter Jorgensen was at Far ragut Bay few days last week reporting s'just loads of berries"
The Alaskan., 1927-08-19
NEW HEATING SYSTEM FOR
 SCHOOL

The matter of expense of pre- sent heating system as compared with a modern oil burner was con- sidered and found that the cost of installing an oil-o-matic burner would be good economy. The Fry CT Machine Works of Petersburg was given the order for the burn CT and installation of same.
The Alaskan., 1927-08-19
OWNER OF T-4s4 MISSING

The owner of T-484 was report ed as being missing at Washingtcn Bay. Identity of the man Is not known at this writing.
The Alaskan., 1927-08-19
WORK ON SCHOOL HELD UP

The construction on the school building was ordered stopped by the Council until such time as building material can be put on the grounds preventing unnecessary delay in the work
The Alaskan., 1927-08-19

Councilman Allen reported that the shaft On the generator at the hydro-electric plant had been in- solated thereby eliminating the electrical action and keeping it from running hot.
The Alaskan., 1927-08-19

A dance will be held at the Sales Inn Saturday night.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-10
AL c. 5EDMUNDs GONE

The funeral of AL. C. Edmunds,
who died at his residence Sunday
morning, September 4th, took place
Wednesday afternoon at 8 o'clock,
from the Third Street Bethel A. NJ.
e. Church with Rev. w. E. Spratley,
tine pastor officiating On the ros-
rum in addition to the pastor were
Rev. G. w. Gaines ID. and Rev
S. w. Watkins. The procession was
led by Rev. w. E. Spratley. Alfred
Harry, J. E. Hairston, F. L. Williams.
The choir sang. Prayer was offer
ed by Rev. S. w. Watkins. The 14th
Chapter of Job was read by Rev. G..
w. Gaines, D. D. Rev. W. E. Sprat-
ley announced that the family de-
sired Rev. James S. Hatcher to
officiate, but that he notified him
that he could not be present. He
sent telegram of sympathy. Then
Rev. Spratley delivered a most gym
pathetic and powerful discourse. F:e
stirred all present by his mastery
handling of the subject and by his
manner of delivering the eulogy.
The lodges represented were Per-
feet Ashlar, Lodge No. 159 Of Ma
sons, Al Edmunds, deceased was
Master, R. B. Bell acted in his stead,
Astoria Beneficial Club. Invinrible
Lodge No. 1914, Odd Fellows, TT.
Williams, N. g., Williams Lodge, No.
II, Elks. j. B. Neblett, Ex. R., Mocha
Temple Shriners.
The pallbearers were Rev. ]. S.
Johnson, C. A. Herndon, Benjamin
z. White, W. H. Harris, j. W. Dun
ston, E. A. Pollard, all of Perfect
Ashlar Lodge.
The casket was a magnificent one,
being bronze cedar with heavy ex-
tension handles finished in old gold.
The arrangements were perfect and
the casket was rolled into the church
upon unique two-tCne bier,
which seemed to correspond with the
color of the same. Funeral Directors
Cunningham & Minor had charge of
the arrangements.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-10
NEGRO YOUTH COVERS SO
MILES IN RUN

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, Sept. 6.
What is believed to be new rec
ord for marathon running in this
State was set by Wesley Smith,
diminutive Negro youth of this city,
who states that he left Newport News
at O'Clock Monday morning, ran
to Richmond, distance of approx
mately seventy-fve miles, turned
about without halt and covered
eighteen miles of the return journey
before he was forced to stop because
of exhaustion.
Smith, according to his statement,
was running exactly IL hours and
so minutes, and covered an approxi-
mate distance of ninety-two miles.
The runner was paced by an auto
mobile with official timers over the
entire distance. His average speed
was said to have been between seven
and eight miles per hour.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-10
Wilson justified in
Killing Law Officer
With Hooded Mob
Pr0fracfed Hearin9ss=Defense OF
Home and Family Plea Wins

Tom Davis, son-in-law of the ac-
cused, said he saw white robed body
being carried away.
Wilson was on the stand for nearly
an hour. He intended, it was said,
to shoot the second barrel of his gun,
but he did not have a cap. He said
the men tried to force their way
into the house.
His wife testified that she urged
her husband to "hold the other bar
rel until they came in," admitting
that she was badly frightened and
felt her husband had the right to
defend himself.
All the members of the household
said that one of the party fired at
Wilson. Nearly all the State wit
nesses said they heard two shots.
The gun was produced from police
custody; it was found that one barrel
was still loaded.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-10
WHIRLWIND FINISH, NEW SEN
SATICNALS AND SURPRISES
By w. A. Kersey, Manager.

MsEaass
By w. A. Kersey, Manager.
September whirlwind finish. Now
for sensations and surprises. Present
leaders must increase their vote
totals nightly if they wish TO finish
in the prize winning class. As may
be seen by glancing at the vote totals
below all the leading candidates are
entirely too close to be safe. so de-
velopmentr are bound to happen.
1t is in you to win if you will. This
is the final test. These are the days
that test your resourcefulness. Here
is where your courage upholds you,
and keeps you from trailing in the
dust. Sometimes, too, your supreme
courage urges you on, even when you
tie, but it is the gamest fight of all.
.Tis the coward who quits to mis-
fortune
'Tis the knave who wins half the bat
tie.
'Tis the fool who changes every day,
Then throws his chances away.
The time to succeed is when there,
Discouraged, shows traces of tire.
The battle is fought on the home
stretch"
And won-twixt, the flag and the
wire
The final vote scale is the one big
opportunity for success for a motor
car. that holds treasures of happiness
for you. Read the final instructions
carefully if you would be a prize
winner. Provisions that are absolute
ly vital to success.
The present indications point 10
hairbreath finish and appears certain
that the margin by which prizes will
be won, occasion the greates4 sur
prise. No candidate can feel certain
of victory, and there is ablndan5
room for speculation as to the out
come. The race is too close to bank
on any possibilities as there are many
people interested in each candidate
to assure anyone an easy victory.
Relaxation at this time is suicidal to
success. Determination to win, and
votes alone will win prizes for you.
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-10
OPENING OF THE VIRGINIA
SEMINARY.
Editor, The Richmond Planet,
Richmond Va

Editor, The Richmond Planet,
Richmond, Va.
The President and Trustee Board
of the Virginia Theological Seminary
and College take pleasure in an
nouncing the formal opening of the
Fortieth Annual Session on Septem-
Der 10, 1927. Courses of instruction
offered are: Preparatory, Academic,
College of Arts and Sciences and
Theological. These courses are under
the supervision Of experienced teach
ers which insures thoroughness of in
struction and satisfactory progress of
the student.
Fol information address either the
Presidents office or the Registrar 5
Prof. S. H. Clark, Virginia Theo-
logical Seminary and College, Lynch
burg, Virginia.
w. H. R. POWELL,
President.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-10
THE TUCKAHOE ASSOCIATION
TO MEET

The Tuckahoe Baptist Association
of Virginia will convene in its thirty
third annual session and the Woman's
Auxiliary in its twelfth annual ses-
sion with the West Wood Baptist
Church, Henrico County, Rev. l. H.
Hines. pastor, Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday, September IA, Is and
16, 1927. The public is invited to
attend. The church may be reached
by driving out Patterson Avenue or
by walking a short distance north
from Stop 21 on the Westhampton
car line.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-10
MARKET INN
A Place of Pleasure
Mr.. Frank F. Reed, President of
Fortieth Club.

The Fortieth Club entertained all
the inmates of the Afro-American
Old Folks Home, 1115 W. Moore
Street, Richmond, Va.
At Market Inn, a day of pleasure
long to be remembered in the hearts
of the inmates, and the president was
greatly renewed. Too much cannot
be said for the Fortieth Club. Such
broad-hearted young men. The Presi-
dent of the Afl o-American Old Folks
Home ]. C. Randolph extends thanks
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-10
DEACON SCOTT GONE

Rev. T. R. Scott, the well-known
shoemaker, died Thursday, Septem-
Der l, 1927, 6:20 P. NJ, at his resi-
dence, 821 N. First Street. He was
a deacon of the Fifth Street Baptist
Church, and Rev. DIR. sCharles S.
Morris preached his funeral Sunday,
4th inst, at l 80 P. M. Funeral Di-
rector A. D. Price had charge of the
remains.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-10

Rev. ]. E. East, D. D., Secretary
of the National Baptist Foreign Mis-
sion Board, who resides at Phila-
delphia, and Rev. Page M. Beverly,
of Newark, N. j., representing the
Publishing Board of the National
Baptist Convention, were in the city
during the session of the Lott Carey
Convention.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-10

Rev. R. Spiller, D. D., now pastor
ing in Durham, N. c., was in the
city attending the Lott Carey Con-
vention. He was central figure for
many years at Hampton, Va, and
founded Spiller Academy. He recent
ly lost his wife by death, bat he
carries the weight Of years himself
lightly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-10

millionaire" j. w. Johnson, well
known Richmond citizen, who is now
enjoving a residence in Washington,
D. c., with his madam, was in the
city last week locking after his real
estate interests here. He was the
picture of health.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-10
Farmer Sees Crowd.

Frank Sans, young farmer, tesn-
fled he saw at least twenty men gath
cred together, and eight or nine cars
parked near the Wilson home. Paul
Cross, with him in the car failed to
appear when called. A deputy
brought him from a tobacco field and
Gross testified that the officer who
left a summons at his house told him
he "need not come" Cross was
nervous and his memory seemed bad.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-10
That Driving Permit.
WORKED AS A MECHANIC

Questioning J. w. Brown at TAI
n. End St. at his auto repair shop,
he said that Willie Johnson had
worked for him. He was reluctant
to talk more but sta ted that when
he left his employ he did not quit
on his own motion. Calling at
Ryland Hunters grocery at 511
Adams st. it was ascertained thai
Johnson had appeared thera to re-
pair the carburetor of the Chevrolet
car and it was not known that he
hs6 taken the car out of the yard.
F'e had it cut an hour AMI half
and it was sometime afterwards
upon a closer examination il was
found that the glass in the lefa hand
door had been shattered.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1927-09-10
NO INFORMATION GIVEN

Hunter expected him to do the
work on tho car. to call the next
morning for his money. The sur
prise came when the officers came
to locate the car. 1t was found ouf
that Johnson had taken the car -
W. 1. Johnson's to be washed.
This concluded the information con
cerning the car and settled the
question as to just how Willie
MKinley Johnson who was employed
at Vaughans Filling Station came
in possession of this particular car.
At Hunters grocery he is said to
have represented himself as me
chanic.