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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-09

LOS FREN0S. Sept. s.-Los Fres-
nos schools which opened Monday
with mn enrolment or 125. have set
tied down TO a regular routine Of
work OF the enrolment iii are I'M
the high school section.
W. X. Bowlcs is superintendent
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-09

have been checked OK cr rcrcndinnned
~ our expert merhHnicA
believe that no faircr system cf used CIR
merchandising has ever been worked out
for il assures the customer honest value
ms well as a dependable, satisfactory car
Come in today and inspect our stock of
O.K.'d used cars You are sure ~ hnd the
car YOU want. ~ a price thar will please you
and our terms are exceptionally easy
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-09

of The system and John Barron prin~
cipnl. Other members w the fac
ulfy are Mrs. Victor Mertx. Mrs.
Bowles, Miss Trina Watkins, Mrs.
III. AZ. Ivey and Miss Ruby redrr-
son.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-09

CHICAGO, Sept. S. Stockyards
Tommy" Murphy, q threat in the mid
dleweixht boxing ranks tnn years
ago. now IN IN lieutenant in the Chi
cage fire department.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-09
Soil Doctors Needed
For Golf Course Turf

EAST LANSING. Mich-Sept. S.
American golf courses need soil doc
tors and should look 10 agricultural
colleges for such q supply Of spe-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-09

AFTER nearly four years of imitation and
emulation Chrysler now brings TO the price
groups of the new rs" and "65' a lavish
ness of beautywhich was never there before.
The style of yesterday, still living in many
new cars, is rendered obsolete because it
is succeeded today by ChrysIer cars so
completely new in design thar they estab-
lish new measures of beauty and style.
New slender profile, chromium : plated
-adiator. arched- window silhouette, the
New ChrysIef ~7S- Prices - oysI
Sedan, $685. 7-passeHger Coupe
fnfb ram6k seafI <rssS; Roadfer
fuIfb rumble seal &rsSs; Tcnn Sc
Gan, $I6S5. f6.pJ faHbaAoon frrsk
an prices 4
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-09

language and literature. Exchange
Of professors will be- tried In the
American and Chinese schools.
The Alaskan., 1928-04-06
Dan Speaks
 Over Radio

Delegate Sutherland spoke over the radio on March the 14th rela- tive to the proposed purchase of the Ala ksPadnhnala4c-uai ccdiheg the Alaska Panhandle by Canada.
 He raised the question of purchase price and suggested that Territor- ial real estate has advanced con- siderably since the days when otter skins were tender for lease or pur- chase, and wonders what British Columbians have in mind to ex- change for our Panhandle. He mentioned the fact that Manhattan Island was purchased for s24.0O in trade (Ed., probably baubles and molasses) but that we would hesi- tate to compute it's present value
 The increase in value of Manhattan Island is quite analogous to the in. creased value of the Panhandle
The Alaskan., 1928-04-06
Klawock Putting A Big
 Spring Carnival

The people of Klawock are put ting on Spring Carnival the 28th of this month for the purpose of raising funds to complete their community hall.
 Weather permitting they are planning field sports and other amusements fitting for the occasion along with evenings spent in so- cials and dancing.
 They are featuring a Pageant of Nations" Every one is invited to appear in costume for this occa- sion representing his favorite na- tion. Suitable prizes will be award ed for best costumes. Among the prizes will be two beautiful silk ALASKA FLAGS.
The Alaskan., 1928-04-06
Most Citizens
 Were Asleep

Tuesday April 3rd rolled around bringing municipal elections and judging from the returns one may presume that the cittzenry were asleep, did not know of the elections or just did not give a hoot.
 Mayor c. E. Swanson, without op- position was reelected to succeed himself as Mayor Chris Gronseth, Andrew Johnson and Paul Lund were high on the ticket for mem bers of the Council; Mrs. c. Tveten was elected without opposition for the three year term on the School Board.
 The votes were as follows: For Mayor, c. E. Swanson, 14s votes, for Council, Gronseth, 122; John son, 119; Lund, 1O7; Jorgenson. 61; Enge, 58 and Walwick, 3S. for School Board, Mrs c. Tveten, 126.
 Rasmus Enge, the watchdog" of the city exchequer, was thrown into the discard as there was no further use for him by the machine. Jorgenson and Walwick were pledg- ed to a program of strict economy judging from the election returns the voters want the continuation of the money spending orgy of the past with no end in sight.
The Alaskan., 1928-04-06
"BiIls'' Did It
 Right

The Elks of Petersburg were host 10 a number of Bills" from Wran- gell at a dance staged in the Sons of Norway Hall last Saturday eve. A large number of Wrangellites came over on the Marguerite, early Saturday for the merry time promis- cd them by the Petersburgonsons Cliff Buker's Orchestra furnished the music for the light fantastic.
 The Wrangellites all expressed themselves as highly pleased with their entertainment while here and take home with them that neigh borly feeling which can come only through friendy social contact. May come again.
The Alaskan., 1928-04-06

MT. and Mrs. Russell York are leaving on the Rogers for the States after a stay of seven years in Pe- tersburg MT. York had been op- erating the Citizens Steam Laundry under lease. Upon expiration of the lease he was unable to make satis- factory arrangements so the plant goes back to it's lessor.
 They plan to travel in the States for awhile before settling down. When seen Mir. York said that it woul dbe rather hard to make u2 his mind to stay in the States. irons his appreciation He
 He wishes to extend to his patrons his appreciation of their favors ot the past.
The Alaskan., 1928-04-06
A SNOW AUTOMOBILE

A man by the name of Carl Carl son, Cordova, says that he has a machine that'll travel over the snow wastes of the interior. It is an automobile rig on skis and pro pelled by two wheels of a paddle design from the rear. His idea isn't new, however, for man by the names of Henness got up such a de- vice for sno wtravel some 30 years back. It worked very we'll where the snow was tough" enough to firmly grip the paddles, but in light feathery stuff the machine stood still while the wheels kicked an immense furry of snow from be. hind. The Henness contrivance was operated by light steam engine. In Fairbanks there was another one of 'em in 1918. It wasn't. a success, however, except in packed snow. In crusted and fluffy snow 1t would n't travel good.
The Alaskan., 1928-04-06
REASON TO APOLOGIZE

"The cause for the names of so many Juneau Democrats appearing on the lists of candidates for dele gates to the National Convention is that the filing of those selected at the Seward convention were irregu- lar. ."-Stroller's Weekly, relative to the way the Demmy-Reps play their politics in the Territory.
 This stuff which is so irregular is getting quite regular with that bunch of political highbinders and the territory is tired of it. They are as much Democrats in principle as crow is white. The best that can be said of them is that they are federal buric rats.
The Alaskan., 1928-04-06
Editorial
Editorial The School Refund-- d--Petersburg's Plight--Too Much Henderson

ed the basis of the jockeying tha, later produced the law now on the
 books. The bill Gan early bill ir the House as the number indicates was held up in the Senate by Sen ator Tom Jensen (Nome) and amended so that nothing much re- mains of the original bill except $1O,OOO increases to large cities like Ketchikan, Juneau, etc., and the increase from 75 to S59o-a good provision except for growing towns like Petersburg where tho joker applies with more force than intended by Jensen and Henderson.
 Petersburg is the only town not benefited by the bill as it is.
 And heed this:-After the bill came from the Senate, before Paul and his friends, there were but two things to do with it. The bill was a House bill, remember, but since 1t was amended in the Senate, there was nothing that Paul, or his friends, could do with it but accent or kill it. In view of the greater increases to the big towns the biIl was let slide as it looked.
 We have talked with William Paul relative to the first measure and he stated to us that an endeavor would be made to have the original bill passed and effective as of Sep tember, 1928 He is confident that the entire progressive Republican party would pass such law.
 Spite work, personal grudges and dislikes and playing politics have destroyed many a fine bit of legislation. Misft laws are usual ly the result of this pulling, hauling and personal grouch as in this case.
The Alaskan., 1928-04-06
RETURNING HOME

The MS Princeton, Presbyteri- an Mission boat, Capt Waggoner, called in port Monday afternoon and pulled out at midnight enroute to Juneau, Skagway and Sitka. On board were Rev and Mrs. George B. Beck, Hoonah; Rev. and Mrs Bromley, Haines; Rev. and Mrs. Waggoner, Juneau, Rev. Pederson, Skagway, Lay Workers Seward Kunz, Klukwan and Sam Johnson, Angoon; Miss Laura Takanuchi and David Phillips, Petersburg were de- legates to the Christian Endeavor Convention also held at Metlakatla. They report one of the best attended conventions in the history of Pres byterian work in Alaska.
The Alaskan., 1928-04-06

The School Board received a jolt when it found out that the refund bill introduced by Representative William L. Paul and endorsed by them did not pass in that form. The joker is in this :-the law allows a rebate of 858o but on the 1926- 27 expenditures. In the case of Pe- tersburg, on account of it's rapid growth, the rebate will amount in dollars to what it would have on the old percentages of seventy-f1ve per cent-about $15,O0O instead of the increased s2,00O contemplated
 The question arises-why was the original bill changed and why did our delegation in the legislature not prevent the change?
 The original bill divided the cities ln AlaSKa into four classes as fol- lows: Ist class having a population of 1900; End class, 15OO to 200O; 3rd class, 20OO to 250O; 4th class, 2500 and over with rebates as fol- lows respectively: 90, S5, 80 and s5 per cent. Petersburg would have received 9O9o rebate.
 The opposition came first from Commissioner Henderson who ob- jected to the basis of classification preferring classification based on school attendance. The objection to that is that this system puts premium on low attendance when. ever the line of changing percent ages is reached. Robert Sheldon of Fairbanks who offered Hende.- sons amendment withdrew 1t. The bill passed the House in it's origin al form.
 In the Senate MT. Henderson re- newsd his objections and they form
The Alaskan., 1928-04-06
Teachers On a Trip

A party of ten teachers from the Ketchikan Public Schools were pass engers on the Estebeth which call ed in port Tuesday morning. The party was enroute to sitka on the staunch old mailboat. Not being bothered with hydro-electric plant troubles, the Ketchikan force of teachers could take their Easter holidays without interfering with the general program of their schools. They expressed much pleasure in the trip so far and an ticipate a lot more before the end of their voyage
The Alaskan., 1928-04-06
Bartley Howard In
 And Out

Senator Bartley Howard arrived in town the latter part of last week and spent several days overhauling political fences and putting in new piCkets along the line.
 Talking with our reporter he said that hes believed in supporting Henry O'Malley in his policy of sal n8n conservation in Alaska but did not believe in giving unlimited con- trol to one man to make or break regulations; that the fisheries prob lem should be taken out of politics, that he was in favor of Home Rule 0nd that it was no fault of his that the Controller Bill was defeat ed in the last Legislature. He said that had certain amendments been Incorporated in the bill as "he' suggested, it would have passed
 Of memory serves correctly, his suggested amendments were made but he ruled the bill of the floor of the Senate in very unfair ruling.) All in all, since he has covered much of the Territory he has learned great deal that he did not know but he believes himself the Moses who will lead the Alaskans out of the hands of the Tories.
The Alaskan., 1928-04-06
Banquet to Team

The local Chamber of Commerce is rendering the local High School basketball team a banquet in the Sons of Norway Hall Saturday the 7th. The big feed will be in the banquet hall of the s. of N. Hall and dance will be given on the main floor later in the evening. A charge of SIPS the plate will be charged while one dollar will allow of q lot of pleasure on the dance floor of the same hall.
 This is the first year that the To- cal boys have had any chance to be in at the finish of any of the tournaments held in the past. In spite of poor start the boys dog gedly fought their way along until they defeated Ketchikan Hi which made them the logical opponents of the Juneau squad. Tn the games at Wrangell the boys did not get the breaks of the game so lost on margin so close that Juneau would hesitate to play another series.
 To show that they and other ball fans are back of the local boys at all times, this dinner Is given. Ev- eryone is invited to be at this din- ner to make it the best of it's kind
 While much has been said of the boys and their playing those in the know of basketball appreciate the fact that team is only what it's coach makes 1t. So when speaking of the success of the local team we also speak of the excellent work of Jess Ames. their coach.
The Alaskan., 1928-04-06
Commercial Club Meets

Regular meeting and dinner of the Commercial Club was held in the Grand Cafe on Wednesday even ing with goodly attendance.
 A letter was received and read from W. c. Vandervoort, Supt or Railway and Mail Service, Seattle. Washington, relative to change in the Petersburg-Juneau route ad- vocated by the Club He advised that he would investigate the mat ter and give his findings later.
 Miss Mary Keep of the School faculty is arranging a program t., be carried out during and after the banquet which will begin at seven o'clock. Ten of the members VOL unteered to wait on the tables and the Boy Scouts will roll up their sleeves and take care of the after dinner dishes.
 The members of the Petersburg City Band were guests of the Club at this meeting. Earl Dinner in a brief talk gave an appreciation oi the efforts of the Band to give tc the community a good band with musical entertainment. Director Verney of the Band replied thank ing the Club for it's cooperation ana particularly for the interest ant support given the Band.
 Owing to the fact that the Fir, Department was to hold a meetin, immediately following the Clul meeting, adjournment followed lot earlier than usual.
The Alaskan., 1928-04-06
More Scouts

A third troop of Boy Scouts is soon to be organized in Ketchiksn There are 50 enrolled and in good standing ata the present time. Ac- cording to arecent statement there are nine troops now in Alaska. Cor dova has 23, Skagway 16, Peters burg 23, Ketchikan 50, Juneau S2, and Anchorage IT. There is also a Native Troop at Metlakatla.
The Alaskan., 1928-04-06
MAY EXTEND NATURALIZATION
 LAW

Special naturalization privileges accorded aliens who served with the armed forces of the United States during the World War will again be extended for a three year period if favorable action is taken by Con- gress on a bill recently introduced by. Rep. W. B. Miller of the Amer can Legion National Rehabilitation Committee.
The Alaskan., 1928-04-06
AUX: sEWs MORE

The ladies auxiliary to the Am erican Legion met in the home of Mrs. Fred Nelson Tuesday evening last. They sewed a number of gar ments for children orphaned by the World War.
 Monday evening the Legion Aux Hilary held their regular meeting in the dining room of the Grand Cafe. At this meeting Mrs. Ensch and Mrs. Ellery Carlson were taken in as new members.
The Alaskan., 1928-04-06
Skagway, Alaska
 April 3, 1928

Editor Alaskan
 Petersburg, Alaska
 Dear Sir:
 am writing to you to let you know how was treated at the skag- way jail.
 I am Native boy of Hoonah, Alaska, at Present. But was born at Haines, Alaska.
 l was put in just for being drunk. could not pay my fine so stayed iE Jail and worked my fine out was arrested in Oct just came out today the third of April. I was broke when I came to Skagway Jail. So I borrowed $1.OO from my aunty at Skagway to send a tolagraham to Bushman My Supt asking for mon ey to buy things to eat hear at Jail because they don't give you know sugar milk or butter we have to buy that ourself. We'll he sent me $5O,OO I bought things to eat. so when I come out he the Marshal feld back what little money I had left that was $s.OO he would net give to me because he says he had
The Alaskan., 1928-04-06
Headed South

William Worth and Will A. Bar left on the Alameda bound for Sc attle, Sunday morning. MT. Bar rows for the past several months has been editor of THE ALASKAN and now that his sanctum santorum Is without his genial presence, the shop seems rather empty. His many friends hope for his early return.
The Alaskan., 1928-04-06
INVITATIONS

The Sheldon Jackson School at Sitka is sending invitations to it's graduates and former students to attend a reception given by the school in celebration of it's fiftieth anniversary. Truly this school has put it's mark upon the Territory.
The Alaskan., 1928-04-06
A HALF MILLION IN WIRES

..$500,00O will be the cost of light and telephone wires to take care of the demand for service during tha Democratic National Convention at Houston, Texas. This is exten- sion service for the work that will come up during the convention.
The Alaskan., 1928-04-06
NOTICE

All accounts due the Citizens Steam Laundry up to the first Of April are requested to be paid to me personally. All accounts after that date will be taken care of by Paul Lund who is taking over the management of the Laundry.
 RUSSELL YORK.
The Alaskan., 1928-04-06

There are some queer political bedfellows in the Territory-Grigs- by, Demcratic committeeman and Frame, Republican committeeman How comet
The Alaskan., 1928-04-06
From A He'll Hole In Alaska--Men Are
 Starved, Slaved and Robbed

orders to hold 1t for costs of court
 don't know what to do for eating when at Juneau because have to stay there all day Wed and all day thursday until evening know money for room. I worked very hard when at Skagway Jail wash dishes mop floors clean streets for two blocks also clean up Marshals wifes room. and nothing much to eat not enought. Yes he turned me out without SC. I tryed to borrow $500 but nothing doing I sure feel sorry for the boys in Jail. hope you put this in paper
 from
 JACK WRIGHT
 (This is a description of condt- tions existing in the hellhole where Tex" Gill was officially and legally murdered. Before his death "Tex" described the same lack of food and even sanitation. That such condi- tions exist in Alaska are almost un~ believable and does not make us feel like singing My Country 'tis of thee Sweet land of Liberty" Sweet land of Liberty. Omygawd! Sweet land of bureaucrats.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-11-15
Last Rites Held
For Dana r. Grant

Funeral service was held last
Thursday afternoon at Bonney-
Watson Mortuarv for Dana r. Grant,
Seattle postal clerk who died Mon
day, November 5, at Virginia Mason
Hospital after several weeks illness.
Mr.. Grant lived in Seattle l ! years.
residing at 1897 25th avenue. He
was 48 years old and native of Co
lumbus, Ohio, where he graduated
from a business school and later
from Wlberforce University, Xenia,
Ohio. He is survived by his widow,
Mrs. A. G. Grant, in Seattle and sew
eral brothers and sisters residing in
Cleveland and Chicago. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev. 4.
C. r. Pritchard. st. Phillips Episco-
pal Church. assisted by Rev. +. NJ.
Lewis, Grace Presbyterian Church.
Vocal selections were rendered by
Mrs. Estelle Slater Jackson. Inter-
ment was in Lake View Cemetery.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-11-15
John Reed Funeral to
Be Held Sunday

John Byron Reed, age SO years,
we'll known musician, died Monday
night at King County Hospital as a
result of pneumonia. The deceased
was a versatile musician, playing
several Instruments. and was COM
poser of considerable ability. He
was the author of several popular
marches and ballads. Mr.. Reed was
a native of Washington, d. c., and
resident of Seattle since 1908. He
lived at the Rainier Apartments.
Funeral services viii be held next
Sunday at 2:30 p. m. at Mt. Zion
Baptist Church under the auspices
of Local 492, Musicians Protective
Union. No known relatives survive.
The body is at Blackwell Undertake
ing Company.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-11-15
John Edmonds Dies
At ST. Luke's Hospital

John Edmonds, age AZ years, Ia
miliarly known among associates as
pants" died last Thursday morn
ing at ST. Luke's Hospital of stomach
trouble. He was a native of Hon
kinsville, KY. and resided in Seattle
80 years, living at 172 18th avAnue.
Funeral service was held Tuesday
afternoon at Bonney-Watson NOR
tuary, Rev. j.. Sterling Moore off
ciating. Vocsl selections were sung
by Mrs. Estelle Slater jackson. Mr..
Edmonds is survived by his widow,
Mrs. Eva Edmonds, of Seattle and a
stepfather. H. C. Fouse, and step
brother, Everett Fouse, in Los An
geles. The body will be shipped to
Los Angeles for burial.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-11-15
Woman Dies Suddenly
In Golden West Hotel

Saying she was very i'll, Mrs. Mel
lie Shelton Hill staggered into the
Golden West Hotel Saturday after
noon and asked to be allowed to
rest awhile. She died sitting in q
chair. before medical aid could be
summoned. The coroner pronounced
her death due to alcoholism. Mrs.
Hill was SO years old and resided
with her husband. James Hill. at 410
9Th avenue South. She way born in
Washington, d. c., and resided in
Seattle IL years. Funeral services
were held Wednesday at Blackwell
Undertaking Company. Besides her
husband the deceased is survived by
a brother, Joseph Clarke, Helena,
Mont.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-11-15
Seattle Youth Dies
In Marine Hospital

Fred Redell Pigford, Is years old,
steamship employee, died Saturday
IN Port Townsend at the Marine
Hospital. Young Pigford resided
with his step-mother. Mrs. Clara
Williams, in Seattle, at 412 goth
avenue. He was born in Bryant,
Texas, and came to Seattle with his
parents in 1920. He quit school as
a freshman at Garfield High where
he was popular with his classmates.
Funeral services were held Tuesday
afternoon, Rev. A. r. Dobbins Of
ficiating. Arrangements were in
charge of the Home Undertaking
Company. Interment in Mt. Pleas
ant Cemetery. Besides his step
mother the deceased is survived by
q father and relatives living In
Texas. W
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-11-15
Charles T. Franklin Dies
At King County Hospital

Charles t. Franklin, S. years old,
we'll known resident of. the East
Madison district, died Tuesday morn
inc of pneumonia at King County
Hospital. He was a native of Brad
dock. Pa, where a son Is residing.
The deceased was 4 resident Of Sc
attic is years and lived at the Wood
son Apartments, 1924 Gath avenue.
Funeral improvements have not been
completed. The body is at Black
we'll Undertaking Company.