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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-05-19

The American Baptist Theological
Seminary will hold its fourth annual
commencement exercises beginning
May goth, 8 P. M, at First Bap-
tist Church. East Nashville. DR..
w. S. Ellington will preach the
annual sermon, Sunday, May goth,
at 8 P. M, and on Monday, at
8 p. NJ, the graduating exercises
will take place at the same church,
and Dr. W. F. Powell will deliver
the closing address.
Friends ard Tho public sre ~
vited to these exercises.
WILLIAM T. ANGER,
President.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-05-19

oner, John Gray, who had been shot
through the body by Officer Sweet
and his left arm had been broken
by another bullet-45- calibre. But
l had come to see Michael Lewis,
the sphinx, the prisoner who would
not talk. He lay on a bed nearest
the window. His features indicated
intense suffering. Lewis is of bright
complexion. He has slight sandy
moustache. His statement was made
in a direct manner implying that
he was telling the truth.
A Strange Story.
His companion knew about me,
Continued on page 8.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-05-19
ODD FELLOWS HOLD MONSTER
CELEBRATION HERE.

The Odd Fellows of Richmond OBJ
served the Soth Anniversary of the
Order in a monster meeting last
Sunday afternoon at the City Audi
torium. The meeting was preceded
by parade of a thousand Odd Eel
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-05-19
DO YOU KNOW THEM?

Lachawanna, N. Y, May 6, 1928.
Police Headquarters,
Richmond, Va.
Kindly notify Booker Alexander's S
people, on Baker Street, that he is
dead in our Lady of Victory Hos
pital, Lackawanna. Wire disposition
of remains.
RHODA McCLOUD,
20 Church Street.
High Point, N. c., May 10, 1928.
Chief of Police,
Richmond, Va.
Try locate M. Leeper, colored,
your city, works chair factory.
Advise.
BEATRICE LEEPER.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-05-19
IN MEMORIAM

WATSON-In memory of our dear
mother, Mrs. Rosa E. Watson.
who departed this life one year
ago today, May 20, 1927.
Darling, sainted mother,
Mother kind and true,
Now in peace with Jesus,
Mother, how we think of you.
JAMES AND SADIE HICKS,
Son and Daughter-in-Law-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-05-19
CALENDAR RALLY

A Grand Calendar Rally will be
given at Leigh Street M. M. E.
Church, Sunday, May 20, at P. M.
An interesting program has been
arranged. The Shepherds Chorus
will furnish the music for the oc-
casion.
Come over in Macedonia and help
us. Unit No. 13.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-05-19

Keep raw, red, ripe tomatoes and
green corn in husk (roasting ears) +,
whole and fresh all winter. No
chemicals. Cheap and simple. Com
plete instructions soc. ]. F. Clark,
Station c, Box 1901, Cleveland,
Ohio.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-05-19

A colored girl came to South
Richmond from the country. At
the place she stopped, the next
morning, newly born infant was
found in a garbage can April 4th.
She was arrested and bailed May
4th. She has since disappeared.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-05-19
DO YOU KNOW HER?

Wanted to know the whereabouts
of Willie Mey Sykes. Her father is
dead. If she will communicate with
the undersigned she will learn some
thing of interest to her. Address
Pearl Sykes, AZ Wall Street, Chatta-
nooga, Tenn.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-05-19

Forty-seven persons were in the
Police Court last Tuesday, charged
with being disorderly at 1900 W.
Clay Street, where a gay party was
in progress.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-05-19

Mrs. Edward Taylor, Of New
Rochelle, N. Y, called on US. She
was en- route home from Goldsboro,
N. c., where she was called on ac-
count of the serious illness of her
sister, Mrs. Hettie Hogans, who died
April 22nd, which was after her
arrival there, April 18th.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-05-19
REV. DIR. sKIPwITH CALLED

Mt. Tabor, pastored by the late
Rev. R. j. Bass, recently has called
one of the best known preachers
and singers of this country, Rev.
DR.. w. H. Skipwith.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-05-19
LOTS FOR SALE
$500 EACH

Splendid lots for sale in Daven-
port Heights, Lake Hurst, N. j.
Write j. Williams, 2027 Seventh
Avenue, New York, N. Y.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-05-19
DR.. JOSEPH T.
HILL HERE.
Charms Large Crowds at 2nd
Baptist Church.
The "GOH'' for the Master and the Water from
BefhIehen's WeHz=M0derafOr Johnson i'm charge

him and said, Daddy, and brought
him weeds. 1t was the motive In
it, the spirit of that little Grip
pied child, trying to make her
father happy.
That Spirit of Love.
The water was all right, but it
was the spirit of love that made his
friends put their lives in jeopardy.
1t was the motive. He drew a
word picture of those three men,
resolving that they would get the
heroism. He
spoke of David building temple
with a name thereon.
Ny friends, you are in the capital
of Virginia. You are in the old
Confederate capital. Many own
your own homes. You can serve
your God under your own vine and
fig tree unmolested. When l look
over there and see that face (Rev.
DR.. 2. D. Lewis) it means some
thing to me.
The young Negroes today have
inheritedsso much, God is my judge.
These privileges YOU. now enjoy
were not handed down from the
sky. Somebody paid for them.
Glorious privileges. Somebody paid
for them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-05-19
A Widow's Child.

l am a child of a widow. My
father died when l was nine months
old. No one has had more priva-
tions and sufferings than I have
had. / have been away from you
for twenty-five years. | have been
all over the world. Temptations
that tended to drag me down have
held me up. Memories of that
sainted mother seemed to- be hold
ing me. These blessed national
privileges we have, somebody paid
for them. And in this matter of
salvation, though it is free, Jesus
has paid it all.
There was a noticeable COM
motion at the conclusion. Crowds
thronged the edifce at 8 P. M. and
at 8 P. M. The Baptist divine had
aroused the congregation, of the
Second Baptist Church and other
churches Of this city.
The Alaskan., 1928-11-23

sd for town for help to locate the bodies after the tide had receded returned shortly with Ed Locken, Heln1e Dahl and Ole Lund.
 The bodies were located in the r,eantime by the survivors with the aid of a lantern not far from were last seen py Greena, Holm having evidently swan short distance past Lund The survivors met the search party and were taken aboard the Lillian returning to town about 3 A. M. Monday morning.
 Thus ended the last chapter in the lives of two of Petersburg's capable energetic and popular citizens, whose loss will hc keenIy felt in the com muaity for long time to come.
The Alaskan., 1928-11-23
Enge To Remodel
 Variety Theater

Pasmus Fnge has started with a gang of carpenters to remodel his Theatre building.
 Enge says everything will be up 10 the minute when his plans arc carried out to completion.
 Asked if he was planning for taikies he evaded a direct answer Iut a smile and a twinkle in his eye convinced us hat the addition of the necessary equipment would be ar ranged for his plans, so that when patronage warrants he can install rho same with very little trouble or expense.
The Alaskan., 1928-11-23
A Treat For Local
 Music Lovers

The Metrakatla Presbyterian Choir alre3ted by Benja min Ridley and tour ng undc' the supervision of Rev 'fass1an, will give a concert in Petersburg, probably Sunday after noon, depending on the boat service.
 Nc admittence fee will be charged they have been able to meet their expences with sums received iron: popular contributions.
 lis choir has been very highly praised in every town where theu have given | concert. The people "i Guka being specially pleased with the Concerts given at Sitka. If you are q lover of music don't fail to at teDu this concert, you will thorough ly enjoy every bit of it,
 Watch for luther announcements,
The Alaskan., 1928-11-23
Chester Marvin Holm

Chester Marvin Holm was born in Ruthland North Dakota Janurary, 23, 1898. His father, Nels c. Holm anc nothey Ellen Holm reside at SnohCmish, Wash, two sisters Mrs R. Anders:4 who lives in Benson, Minn, and Mrs L. Swanson at Everett, Wash Four brothers Nen- cil, Harold and Benjamin residents of Snohom',h and Oliver now a re- sid 1t of Pc! ersburg, survive
 The body will be shipped to Sno- homish on the Yukon, for burial
 Chester N Holm or Chet as he vas known to children as we'll as grown ups has been an active resi- dent for several years, having start ed in the Electrical goods and Plumbing b. siness which he later discontinued to devote his entire time to tho installation of the local Telephone System which he has steadily built up into a very satib- factory system
 nuling the World War he enlisted in tho Sigrai Corps but was later transferred to the Aviation section at Kelly FiGd Texas where he was promoted to Warrant Officer and sent to Langley Field Va. as instructor in Areo Mechanics and Ground fly ing until 1919, when he moved to Washington, shortly after he moved to Petersbu'g where he has since resided.
 Chet alwas wore a pleasant smile that made him welcome everywhere he went saw only the bright side of everything, eagar t9 do more than his share, always a booster for his town, her projects and people.
 He was q member of the Local Lodge of Masons, of Juneau Lodge No 42O Benoyolent and Protective Order of Elks, Local Post of Amerl- car Legion and Local Chapter Boy Scouts and a local citizen whose rlqsing we all mourn
 Final rito.' will be held by his Fraternal associates.
The Alaskan., 1928-11-23
Funeral Service For Lund and Holm

Wednesday afternoon at l P. M practically the entire population as semDled at the Sons of Norway Hall to attend the last sad rites for Paul Lund and Chester Marvin Holm
 The Hall was beautifully draped with evergrr ems and the National E ags of America and Norway in ront of which rested the cold forms Jf tWr of their sons.
 The two Baskets were almost com pletely hidden by the mass of floral tributes from friends and fraternal brothers.
 Thl ough the crowded hall still nes like unto the stiffness of the great unpeopled places of the land they loved, prevailed the place, bro len only by the voice of the Rev Naakestad who delivered wonder fully, beautiful and impressive, ser mon, reminding all of the fact that as they are so We shall be.
 And the organ like tones of the Choir which rendered several well sung hymns.
 After the services the lids of the caskets werC lifted so that friends cOI.ld have one last look and we mo- t.ccd several big strong men from whose eyes would steal a tear of sorrow and drop silently from red dened eye lids.
 The funeral of Paul Lund started from the he'll about two thirty, all thu available cars in town forming in line proceeded to the new ceme tary plot in which was inferred the fast remains of Paul Lund. The first to be buried in th9 cemetary
 The remains of c. M. Holm will be shipped to his parents in Snoho- nish, Washington on the steamer Yukon, Friday
The Alaskan., 1928-11-23
Paul Lund

Paul Luri was born Sept.5, 1882 a, BeI ii Norway. Came to America in !3C4, locating in Wisconsin, in 1907. He moved west to Seattle and in 1908 came to Petersburg wt.erc he has lived ever since. He was quick to grasp the opportunities held out to nim in this vicinity and for 2 time was engaged In the log ging business and various other en- terIt:nes having been quite success ful in all of his ventures. Later he took an interest in real estate gra- dually becoming interested in quite q number of buildings and industries in town and until recently was own CT of the Citizens Steam Laundry
 His was 2 pleasant personality alwas with ar every ready smile or friendly argument, and always ready tc help any worthy person or enter prise.
 He is survived by five sisters and four brothers, three sisters and one br' .hcr resid5 in Norway, two sisters and one brother il Wisconsin, two brothers, Ol. Lund and Pedar Lun0 of he Trading Union staff are resi- dents of Petersburg.
 The rems ms of Paul Lund were ! the first to he inferred in the new cemetary plos along the Scow Bay road, which the town has recently plotted.
The Alaskan., 1928-11-23
Look Elm Over

If you have not already visited the Mink Ranch" at the mouth of Petersburg Creek, do so at the first opportunity, you will be repaid for the tine spent visiting the long rows of pens, containing pair after pair of beautiful, dark silver Interior strain mink we stepped at the ranch last week at supper time and watch ed the feeding of the kittens, it sure was treat to watch them.
 The presence of strangers garbed in oi!hkins and Hoping gum boots did not bother the little fellows one bit, i'll fact they were as willing to play with us as they were with their keepers. Tie ranch also have few Coast Mink, which by way of com parison are as much like the Yukon strain as a rusty stove pipe ik like a black shiny new one.
The Alaskan., 1928-11-23
IA. N. B. Convention Largest Ever Held

The A N. B. Convention at Sitka ! opuIed Sunday Nov. IS tn with re- 'i@ioIs Union services at the Native
 Presbyterian Church, Dr Condit preached cautiful and appropriate Sermon after which the Klawock Choi under the direction of Eagle Horst rendered a delightful program o1 music
 1 In the evening a wonderful me- moral service was held for William Lewis of Wrangell and Will jam Irwin of Kasaan, the service was very impressive.
 Monday evening the reception by Sitka Brotherhood, was a big affair thoroughly enjoyed by the visiting Delegates.
 Tuesday vas taken up with re- Eorts from the many Delegates GOV erirg local activities, serioussess of the Liquor problems, slack school equlpment, buildings etc. Com plaints of the different teachers, several report conditions better but urge greater appropriations.
 Monday night the Sisterhood held their reception at which time the Nt Iakatla Delegation numbering forty one ard including Rev. Mars den joined the Alaska Native Bro- therhood.
 Over a thousand natives from six teen Alaska towns are attending this session making it the largest con- yention in the A. N B history.
 The general feeling is that the rel cent partial defeat of the Republican Candidates has healed all wounds and that the greater Alaska Native Brotherhood will continue their poll
 .ies as in the past Il, der the leader Iship of William L. Paul. There is a strong undercurrent among the Delegates that indicates the election of William Paul to the office of Grand President of the Brotherhood, William Paul being sept unaware of this part of the program.
 Wednesday Dr. Carlson of KetchI- kan eave a very educational and in tnre sting lecture on vision which was
The Alaskan., 1928-11-23
SEATING FOND FOR THE
 kTDGiFS LITTLE AND BIG

It has hecn called to our attention Ehtt members of the American Le- zion l lost kcre are planning to com DltIr the pond where they will i'm pound water, that it may freeze and thua provide good skating which in- oiCcntallv VIII be safe from any drowning ha2ard-on vacant lots ad- ia ent to the building recently oc- cup;ou by the Native School, and this certainly is { commendable move on tho part cf the Legion members.
 Just another evidence of the will in2ness or the nart of some who want to be ptDlio eD.rited and prac- tica tie GOLDEN RULE.
The Alaskan., 1928-11-23
Alaska To Have Daily
 Air Plane Service

4 daily passenger and express ser"tce between Seattle and South eastern Alaska by which trip will be made in Q few hours will start ALri! 1, by reans of three giant S. passenger amphibian planes.
 This service means that a man iD hours and from Ketchikan in six hourH.
 Passenger, from the north may sperd the night in Seattle then be in I.ea Angeles the next evening by means of onr West Coast Air Trans port affiliated service.
The Alaskan., 1928-11-23

very we'll received.
 louis Paul, grand pres, directed discussion on the Fish Question, as part of his arguments using the Aug. Sept and Oct numbers of the Paci- fic Fisherman and Canadian Fisher ies reports to prove the contentious of the Brotherhood that their char gee of Depletion of our fisheries was correct, and O'Malley a servant of Corporations and the wrong man for the supervision of fisheries as compared to the Canadian system of fisheries control
 Eiotlakatla Choir gave another concert this evening to full house 5eing over a tho usand present, large collection was given in appre- ciat0n of their efforts, they offered to give another concert but time would not permit full concert.
 Thursday William Paul talked on the worK, aims and growth of the Brotherhood ID the evening he took up the political situation and the charges made hy the Chronicle and Juneau Empire.
 A thorough discussion of the Fisheries Question was then taken up and thras4ed out by the Delegates
 Tn the afternoon the Rhetorical Contest between pupils of the Blu reau Schools, under the auspices of the Crane Camp.
 1 Friday afternoon will be taken up with tl.e election of officers. Tn the evening a Reception by the Sheldon YacksOn School.
 Saturday will sec the winding up of the business of this year session.
 Sunday closing religious services, will be observed.
 N nday >ne Delegates will start returning home from the greatest and most successful convention in the history of tho Grand Camp.
 1ac spirit of harmony and under etan1ing extended William Paul proyes that he has completely vim dicated his character in every res rect, as wlIl be shown in future elections.
The Alaskan., 1928-11-23
of our spiri.aal faith and of our pro-

of our spiritIll faith and of our pro- found gratitude to God.
 GIVEN under my hand and the SEAL ci the Territory of Alas k. in Juneau, the capital, this tenth day of November, In the year of our Lord one thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty eight. cld of the Independence of the United States, the one Hundred, and Fifty-third.
 (Sigued) Geo. A. Parks
 Governor
The Alaskan., 1928-11-23
Red Cross Roll Call

Ire annues Red Cross Roll Call, which started Armistice Day and ends Thanksgiving is nearing the close, If you nave not already enroll d, te ready with your dues when th solicitor calls on you. Key, Make stad is in charge of the local Roll Call.
The Alaskan., 1928-11-23
All Bunk

A rumcr that the Admiral Rogers had sunk CT was in distress between Yahutat and Cape Spencer is ab- solutely false and without founda- tion she was at Cordova at one P. M. November Fl, she reported having encountered very heavy weather mak" ing progress slow.
The Alaskan., 1928-11-23
Montana Indians Speak For Alaska Brothers

HELENA. MONT, Sept. 3D. Gov. Alfr~d F. Smith faced a score If Indians ,,t the fair today. One Sioux. from Fort Beck, stepped for ward and addressed the Governor.
 i've have been told that Herbert c. Hoover, as Secretary of Com merc4, is personally responsible for the repreheGeible conditions of the fishing industry in Alaska, over re- peutGd pro; osts of the Alaska Indians that their very existence has been thre tined He has coldly turned these Indians down and granted the ff8hirg monopoly to nonresident canne~s of Seattl', Portland and San Francisco. Can We expect diff fcrent treatment? In the United States you are the Sachem of great organization and named after tne nctle ab1rigine Chief Tammany. He go. to our people. You are good to yours"
 After the speech, Gov Smith was presented with an Indian bonnet. pouch and pipe and daubed his checks with an orange colored powder.
 MRS. FREDERICK NELSON EN-
 EKTAINS LEGION AUXILIARY
The Alaskan., 1928-11-23
Thanksgiving
 ProCIimation
THANKSGIVING 1928

The many blessings that were be- stowod on the God-fearing men and women who founded our nation in spire1 them to set apart one day each year when they refrained from perfo. ming their usual tasks and gave thanks to Almighty God for tle many Iavors they had received from him This pleasing custom mas been pcrpetuaied by succeeding generations and it is most fitting ItAat we should give due heed to it's observance. In keeping this ami, versa~y we should be reminded of our obligations to God, to our na- ton, and 70 our fellow men.
 c'he President of the United States havilS designated and set a. part Thuradav. the twenty-ninth day Of November ninteen hundred and twenly eight as
 THANKSGIVING DAY
 Therefore, I, George, A. Parks, Governor of the Territory of Alaska, in conformity herewith, do summon all people of this Territory to a
 des out observance of this day ana
 recommend that we assemble in oui customary places of worship and
 there give thanks to God for the DoIntics He has bestowed on us in l the past an1 invoke His Divine i guidance fer the future. Alaska has
 prcsDeyed during the year; the seq land the earth have yielded us mea-
 sure Gf their treasures; we have not expert 2nced the sec drage of pest1- ll.nce nor suffered from the visita-
 tion cf calamity Mindful of the
 many manifestations of Divine favor
 which we have recieved, let us ap-
 preach this Thanksgiving day with
 a ravorent, contrite spirit expressive
The Alaskan., 1928-11-23
TWO LOCAL MEN
 DROWNED At Blind Slough
PAtL LIND AND CHESTER HOLM DROWND AT
 DLIND SLOUGH

Wha& was intended to be a jolly hunting party in a moment turned int nhe of the saddest accidents that has happened in this vicinity
 Just befort noon Sunday, Charley GreeLa, Sam Gauffin, Ole Lein and CkcstAl Holm, decided that duck hunt would be in order, they then called on Paul Lund to try and get him 10 transport them to Blind Slough in his boat Alaska" Paul tod hem that they could take the ',:;t, but she would be hard to start he dld not ere to go himself.
 The four hunters then went down |" the boatE 0'lse, started the engine and ian over to another slip to pick up the tender, Paul having changed his mind during this time came down to the slip .sking the party to wait until he changed clothes and he would go alcng.
 Shortly after his return to the beat they started for Blind Slough. On the way down thy overlook Forrest Fly+r's beat Lillian, tying aloi2 aidr taey ran along together to Green Rocks, where in order to be on time for the incoming tide at Blind Slough they parted company with rhe Lillian and ran on to the anchorage in Blind Slough. After ;,nchoring, the tender was put over sud sma:, outboard motor attach ed, Charlie Sam, Paul and Ole with their guns, shells and hunting gear 20, in the tender and headed for .he Lillian. which had arrived in the mean time, to pick up Guaffin who had remained aboard Flyers boat After -,atting Sam aboard the prov of the tender was pointed up the Slough.
 A..er running a snort way it was h coming aboard and just below the rapids Paul called to Charlie who was operating the motor, to slow down, tt the same time he reached past Charlie and retarded the timer the boat at the same time was head ed for shore, after having gone only a few yarGs the bow suddenly dip- ped under throwing everybody into the Water, Gauf1in, Holm and Lund immediately started swimming for shore about hundred yards distant, Lein tecause he could not swim and Greena dazed from the shock ulung to the overturned boat. After vain attempts to get onto the bottom of the craft and seeing that the others were making good headway for shore. Greena decided to swim for it, on the way ashore he swan past Holm who he says was very low in the water t. tl!ing him to stick with it he swan on and in couple of n.irutes passed >Lund, whose face gave indications ot complete exhaus- tior, now thoroughly alarmed, !, Greena says he swan with every ounce of strenth he had and was barely able to make the beach and laid partly submerged until he re- covered his wind and strength, look. TIE dCk nE COuiO oOO @O1A oC1A clinging tc the boat, but could sec nothing Of Lund or Holm, thinking thoy landed above or below him he rested awhile, when his returning strength erabled him to lool around, he was mortified to find that his two companions had failed tt make shore
 A boat from the Lillian with Dr Rhone and Smith having picked III I.ein and the overturned boat. tn, party started for the Schmicken Club where a fire was soon started to dry out their sodden garments
 Gaufin and Dr. Rhone who start