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The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-03-23
enterprise News BureauI
by Mrs. Mary Church Terrell

WASHINGTON. March 22.-Whon
you call George Washington First
In peace" please remember that n
young slave girl was the first per-
son In the world. publicly, to refer
to him In that way. II was Phyllis
Wheatley, a young African poetess,
who wrote poem In his honor, and
In one OF the lines addressed him
as First In peace and honours, !"
several years before the Declaration
of Independence was signed.
The Fate of an African Girl
III you had been walking down the
streets OF Boston, Mass, one day In
17G1, you might have seen a poor
little black girl. wrapped only In a
piece OF carpet shivering with the
cold. II you had asked: what Is
your name. little glrl?" she would
not have understood you. and even
II she had understood and answered
your question her name would have
sounded very queer to you. For she
was little foreigner.
She had been born IN Africa, had
been stolen from her native land
packed like n sardine In slave
ship with many others OF her coun.
trymen and suffered the horrors and
tortures Of which was called "the
middle passage" and had been
brought to this country by white
men to be sold as slave.
A lady who wanted TO train q
young woman servant TO take the
place OF an old one who was grow
ing too old to work went to the slave
market IN Boston To see what she
could find in that line, The pathetic
face OF the shivering child appealed
to this woman 30 strongly that she
bought her despite the fnct that her
little body appeared so frail.
Given nm Opportunity
Sixteen months from that time
she was reading the most difficult
passage In the Bible. Six years
from tho day she was sold she had
become so proficient IN speaking
and writing the English language
that he had written n poem TO the
University Of Cambridge, which was
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-03-23

ST. LOUIS. Mo.--.Ths 81. Louis
American, a now publication. II
scheduled 10 make ia initial ap-
pearanco here Saturday. A. n.
Johnbon, once with the Chicago ID.
fender, 10 the business manager.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-03-23

The Northwest's Most~
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-03
CONTRACT SIGNED
 SCHOOL BUILDING

The contract for the construc- ton of the Juneau Public High School building has been definite ly signed with Peter Woeck Se- attle contractor. and it is expected actual construction work will be started this spring. it was an. nounced today by R. F. Robert son, president of the Juneau School Board.
 It is hoped preparation of the contracts with local firms will be completed and that they will be signed within a short time. These contracts will be with G. B. Rice for the installation of the heat ing system; the Harri Machine Shop for the installation of the plumbing and with the Alaska Electric Light & Power Company for the electric wiring.
 The School Board, it is expect ed, will, within the next few days make statement as to when the balance of the school bonds will be issued. Owing to shortage
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-03
MANY ATTEND PROM
 OF CLASS OF 1929

The Junior Prom, given last night in the Elks' Hall by the Class of 20 of the Juneau High School. was one of the incest dances of the year, and was popu- lar with Juneauites. judging from the large number present.
 Many dancers were on the floor early in the evening, most of whom remained until almost the end of the program. The feature of the affair was a dance number by Miss Harriet Holman, who ap- peared on the stage shortly after II o'clock She gave two num- bers, both of which were well applauded.
 The Moonlight Serenaders per. formed unusually well for the large number of Juneau's young. CT set who attended Punch was served during the dancing and intermissions. The hall was decorated in the class colors most gaily.
 The hall was prettily decorated in red and white, class colors. Streamers were extended from both sides of the hall, the bal cony and the stage, across the ceiling. One each side wall were several small black shields each with red "J' upon it and white and red streamers trailing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-03

proved manufae turing methods In 1891 development of an cleo tro-chemical method of manufac. ture and Improvement in means of generating electricity made DOS. sible further reduction to 57 cents. Today aluminium sells at about 25 cents a pound.
 France had three and Ina United States and Switzerland one each of the first five great aluminium producing companies A European aluminium trust now controls operations in Switzerland one of the greatest exporting countries, France, Germany. Great Britain, Austria and Norway.
 When the avIn century opened world aluminium production wa estimated at 1910 tons yearly The automobile increased the d. mand; World var needs doubled it, and since the war aluminun production has been tripled. Tba United States produces about 4o percent of the world supply and uses nearly 60 percent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-03
fiKEmEN TO INSPECT 2
 JUNEAU STRUCTURES

The first move this year to- wards more intelligent fire fight. ing in Juneau will be made to. morrow morning by members of the Juneau Fire Department when they meet in the Fire Hall at 10 o'clock before leaving on a tour of inspection of many of the larg CT private and public buildings in the city, it was announced today by Fire Chief J. l.. Gray.
 Members of the Department agreed at the last meeting they could fight fires much more eff ficiently if they knew the con. struction, exits and conditions in various buildings in Juneau in which fires would be apt to do the most damage if started
 Each member will inspect one building as his special assign ment, and these will be discussed one at time at fire meetings during the year, although all mem bers who turn out tomorrow will make the rounds of all the build ings selected to be inspected.
 Chief Gray also announced to- day the Department has pur- chased ten tickets for the Moose Baseball Dance. to be given at Thane on March 31.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-03
NEW PERSONAL VICE FIRM
 IS ORGANIZED
R. E. Robertson Incorpor- ates Business-J. H.
 Hart Be Manager

A corporation known as the Alaska Personal Service Agents has been organized by R. E. Rob- ertson, prominent local attorney, it was announced by him today. Articles of incorporation under the laws of the Territory of All aska, were filed this morning in the office of the Secretary Of Alaska Karl Theile. The incor- porators and directors are R. E. Robertson, c. B. Robertson and J. F. Robertson.
 The Alaska Personal Service Agents" has been formed for the purpose of acting as agents and representative of, and of render ing personal services to persons partnerships and corporations interested ill the Territory in ca pacities of wider and different nature than the services of an at torney at law. MT. Robertson said.
 J. H. Hart lately Assistant United States District Attorney for the First Judicial Division of Alaska. has become associated with MT. Robertson in the latter's law office. and will assume the management of the Alaska Per sonal Service Agents"
 MT. Hart will, also retain his law practice in which he has been engaged the past year
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-03
CITY TO TAKE NO ACTION ON
 COAL MATTER
Council Decides to Con tinue Sale of Coal
 Order Health Survey

The present City Council will take no action toward discontinu- ing the municipal coal business, it was made clear last night at it's regular semi-monthly meeting. Nor is it contemplated holding a referendum on the subject unless such action is initiated by a sub stantial number of citizens.
 Beyond a general discussion of the advisability of getting the City out of the business, there was little except routine business transacted at the session. For. mer Mayor Emery Valentine ad dressed the Council at some length on the coal matter. urging the wisdom of it's continuation and declaring no referendum was justified unless petitioned for by citizens. He gave some interest ing figures on savings claimed to have been made to local residents during the first years after the City went into the fuel business.
 The Council adopted a resolu ton last night requesting City Health Officer Dr. II. c. DeVighne in conjunction with Chief of Pc. lice Getchell, 10 make survey of local health and sanitation con ditions and make report and recommendations 10 the Council.
 Dr II. c. Freeburger Chairman of the School Committee, as- nounced that the contract for construction of the new High School building had been signed by Peter Woeck. Seattle contrac- tor and builder
 A communication from the Ju- neau Cold Storage Company was received asking that the City ap- point an appraiser to represent the City in appraising the old cold storage plant with view of ar irving at an equitable leasing rate for the five years following March l, 1928. Under the terms of the original contract of January 20, 1913, the City names one apprais- CT. the company one, and these select a third, filling out a board of three.
 City Clerk H. R. Shepard was granted vacation of two weeks. He expects to leave in few days for ketchikan to attend the Grand lgloo of the Pioneers of Alaska, of which he Is Grand President. The Council named w. E. Biggs as Acting City Clerk, Magistrate and Registration officer to relieve MT. Shepard during his absence. The latter was also appointed City Tax Collector for the cur rent year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-03
DEMAND FOR
 ALUMINIUM IS
 NOW CREATED

WASHINGTON, March 3-The development of the automobile gave the aluminium industry it's greatest impetus. since augmented by the World war. aviation, ex- banded use in electrical enter. prises and kitchen utensils, de- pertinent of commerce records show. A new field of use is seen in construction of the aluminium street car.
 Back in 1850 aluminium sold for approximately $570 a pound By 1870 a French company cut the price to $10 a pound through i'm
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-03

FLEETWOOD, England - St. Kilda Islanders in the Outer Heb rides, haven't got their Christmas mail yet. Bad weather has pre- vented shipment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-03
ATTENTION

If you need a good carpenter phone 49S. Handy Andy's Shop. A. P. LAGERGREN. Prop. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-03

of funds, MT. Robertson said, the bonds will not be put out until it becomes necessary 10 meet pay ments on the building, in order that the City may save amounts of interest.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-03
Stones from Every Land
 In Colorado Fireplace

CANON CITY, Colo, March g. Stones. fossils and petrified wood collected in every continent by Dall DeWeese during half a cen tury of globe-trotting form fire place in Canon City's new city hall.
 DeWeese had planned to use the unusual collection, 80 fraught with memories of his travels, for the hearth in his own home, bus later he felt this idea was very selfish. So he gave the fire place to the city to adorn the museum of the S60,000 municipal building
 He hopes that children of to- day and of years to come may find geology and history made in. teresting by the international hearth"
 Crystals from Australia, petri- fled wood from Asia, bright stones from Europe, dinosanr bones from South America, sharks teeth from Africa and many samples of geological formations in tho United States are assembled In the fireplace.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-03

 brain. Worry over the ailment is believed to have preyed on his mind.
 Eighteen years model em- ploye, Dalling had no reason for leaving the bank, according to of ficials. A checkup showed there was no shortage in his accounts.
 Dalling vanished in his Ford sedan, Illinois license No. 436-273.
 At his home, Dalling's wife is frantic. The Dallings have q daughter, five.
 Dalling is fee. s inches tall, weighs 150 pounds, is slender and has brown bair and blue eyes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-03

Advertising alwayh pays. Uss the columns of The Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-03
Mexican Priest Under
 Arrest tor Director
 Of Plot Against Coz.

MEXICO CITY, March 3-After trailing him four months. the Pc lice have the Catholic Priest Irenio Isio Leyya in jail charged with being one of the directors of seditious propaganda conducted by the League for Defense of Re- ligious Liberty against the gov ernment He will be sent to a penal settlement.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-03
VANISHED BANK
 TELLER SOUGHT

CHICAGO, March 3-Police and detectives throughout the city were searching for Charles Da,i- ing, teller at the Continental and Commercial Bank, missing since January 15.
 DallinS, u wds revealed, was from an ear affliction. He feared it would affect his
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-03
VdIentino's Estate
 Is Dwindling ;Many
 Bills Are UncOUered

LOS ANGELES, March 3-Bills ranging from S160,000 for 100 acres of land, to SIT for bow -ties were revealed as reasons for the shrinkage of the estate of tho late Rudolph Valentino from $677 ,000 to $2S7 ,000. Included in the bills were those of London merchants for clothing amounting to S27 .OOO.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-12-21
MANAGER BURFIELD
IMPROVES THEATER

Mr.. Burfield just couldn t b,
satisfied with that fine new thea
ter of his, so he has gone to worl
on it again.
He was simply boiling to make
further Improvements, so he has
purchased IA 2-ton boiler, which il
a very short time will be installed
lie is going to see to it that not
only is our interest to be kept at
fever heat by his pictures, but this
new Improvement in the heating
plant will keep our bodies like
wise.
MIR. Burfield is to be commend
ed for the constant effort he is
making to give to Vashon- Maury
the best that is to be had in his
line. We no longer have to go to
the city to see first run pictures,
so let's everybody that can get
there begin to fill the Vashon
theater so full that Mr.. Burfield
will never regret what he is do
ing for us.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-12-21
NEW WINDOWS
INSTALLED IN CHAPEL

Wednesday Martin Tiomsland
installed beautiful loaded glass
windows in the front and south
sides of Mr.. Garvin's mortuary
chapel at Vashon. The windows
which were purchased from the c.
c. Belknap Company of Seattle,
are of opalescent glass, with a
double border of darker glass, in
two shades.
Mr.. Garvin has been constantly
adding to his chapel, until he now
has one that is equalled by very
few places even larger than our
community He is untiring in his
effort to do all in his power to
give to Vashon those features pos
sible in much larger establish
ments than his.
But the greatest thing that Mr.
Garvin gives to us all, not only in
our hours of bereavement, but in
our daily contact with him, is his
constant kindliness, the spirit of
helpfulness and neighborliness.
that is unfailing. 1t is this spirit
that keeps him alert to service.
and makes him so necessary to the
whole community, Island-wide.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-12-21
JOHN BUSSANICH

Death, the Reaper, again visited
our Island on Dec. 10, calling from
his labors, John Bussanich, one of
the oldest residents of the com
munity of Docktou.
John Bussanich, who at the
time of his death was 90 years old,
was born in Austria, in 1863. AT
the age of 30 he came to the
United States, five years later set
Ting at Dockton, where he has
since continuously resided. For
many years he was employed as
head blacksmith by the Heller
man Dry Dock Company, but
when that company left Dockton,
MIR. Bussanieh established black.
smith shop of his own, working
actively in il until the day of his
death. 1t cannot be doubted that
the sad loss of his son, Louis, a
short time ago, shortened the faith
er's life, although his going was
totally unexpected. His active
life aud habits gave no warning
that his life was no nearly ended
Mr. Bussanieh was member OF
Tacoma Lodge No. 6, A. o. U. W,
also an active worker of st. Pat
rick 5 church at Dockton.
The sympathy of the community
is extended in this hour of be.
reavement to his faithful wife
Rosa Bussauich and his ) daugh.
ters. Mrs. Theo. Berry, Mrs. Matt
Radm, Mis-. A. Satlow. Mrs, John
Cosulich and Mrs. NJ Potich, whc
with grandchildren, survive him.
Funeral services will be held
from ST. Patrick S church at Dock
ton Saturday morning at ten
o'clock. burial at Calvary Gene
terry in Tacoma
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-12-21
MAY ELIZABETH MARSHALL

May Elizabeth Marshall was
born Oct, %. 1858, in Wapaca
Wis. % years ago she came tC
Vashon Island, to the home of Mr.
and Mrs. j. +. Dunn, of Quarter.
master, with whom she made her
home continuously.
Here her life was spent in de.
voted service for others, until
on Thursday, Dee. l3, she receiv-
ed the summons of her Master, bid.
ding her to rest.
Miss Marshall had always lived
a devout Christian life although
not an active member OF an Islaut
church, until about Z years ago
when she became a member of III,
Baptist church at Burton, wher,
she remained a conseientiou,
worker, until the close of MIR
Fretz's pastorate. Ill health mad,
it impossible for her to continu,
longer in active attendance, but
She never wavered in her zeal foI
serviee.
Funeral services were held on
Sunday afternoon. Rev. Fretz of
ficiating. She was carried from
the church at Burton. where she 81
many times she had received he'll
and Inspiration, to the Island Gem
ctery. where she wa slaid to rest
after a life devoted entirely to ser
vice for others,
As far as IS known, Miss Ma
shall leaves TO mourn her loss. oui
one relative, an aunt, Mrs E. VI
Hornie, of Tacoma.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-12-21
AGNES NELSON EDWARDS

The community was saddened
when, ON Saturday, it was known
that Mrs. Ole Edwards had been
taken from our midst.
Knokn through wide circle OF
friends as devoted wife and
mother, Mrs. Edwards still found
sufficient time fcr kindnesses per.
formed outside OF the home circle
time to take a part in the activi,
ties of her neighborhood, She was
an officer of the Mission Society
at Cove, and was always ready tc
serve in any capacity that was
found necessary.
Agnes Nelson was born at Great
Falls, Mimi, July 27, 1895. While
she was still a young girl the fam.
lily came to Seattle, where they
resided for a short time, later
moving to the west side of Wash
on Island, where the children at
tended the Columbia school.
Later the family returned to Sc
attic, where Mrs. Nelson died. AT
ter the death of the mother, the
family in 1920 returned to the Is.
land. Here. in 1921, Agnes Nelson
became the wife of Ole Edwards.
To this union was born daugh-
ter, Arlene, who with her father,
survive the wife and mother. Mrs.
Edwards is also survived by her
father, two brothers, and two sis
ters. Besides these she leaves a
wide circle of friends and sincere
admirers, who will mour her loss
Funeral services attended by
her neighbors and co-workers
were held Thursday afternoon
from the Cove Mission. She wa:
lovingly laid to rest in the Island
Cemetery.
The sympathy of her wide circlt
of friends is extended to those who
are left to mourn, and especially
TO her husband and the smal
daughter, who so deeply needs ,
mothers love.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-12-21
A TRIBUTE

"Because | know the park
OF God hath no eclipse
Now Death and | embark
And sail into the dark
With laughter on our lips.
Such is the faith Of DIR. join
Billmgsley to whose memory tn
Mems Bible elias. of Burton helc
pay loving tribute.
For years Dr. Billipaslev Shell
the quiet Influence OF his winsome
personality over the class.
A humble man Of God. firm
his faith. his counsel, in study has
explanations Of the texts from
mind alert with tie spirit of his
Master was ever a blessing to the
class.
His fund of illustrations drawn
from a long life Of devoted service
IN lifting souls up to a highec
ground from the lowly places, wa
constant Inspiration.
But above all the benign gooo-
ness of his character blessed The
class. Gods gantlcucss had
made him great
Now we ponder on the gladneas
of our friend ia his new rxperien e
where he carries with him thns"
traits for which we lowed him. bis
senss Of redemption expressed in
faithful counsel, loving serTiee aud
in adoring and reverent worship.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-12-21
FIRE CONSUMES
BARN AT BURTON

Wednesday morning about 6 As.
fire was discovered in the w. +.
Bentley harm, aud in very short
time consumed the building.
The origin Of the fire was unde-
termined. as the past of the barn
in which if broke out was used
only for the storage of baled hay
and straw. and there were no elec
tric wires in that part. Spontan-
cous combustion seems to be the
most plausible explanation.
NeighborS, who responded
quickly to the alarm. saved the
machinery stored in the she'd at
tached to the barn.
The old theory. that animals
viii rush into fire, wa sapparent-
" exploded. when Mrs. Bentley :
net horse came out OF the blazing
building in response to her whistle
The loss was partly covered by
insurance, Just to what extent.
however. has not been determined
Mr. and Mrs. Bentley feel that
ven though the insurance doe,
~ot cover their loss. that the kind
eSs of their friends in rushing 81
liekly and effectively 10 thei'
eseue is more than a eompensa
ton.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-12-21
LEAVE FOR CALIFORNIA

Abe Abrahamson and his good
wife, together with Mr.. and Mrs
J. r. Jensen of Lisabeula, left
Monday for a several months Wis
it in California. They will 90 tc
San Diego, making several stops
enroute, where they will visit
friends.
Later they will visit different
places in southern California. Abe
says they may even venture over
to Tia Juana. but has promised moi
to do anything reckless,
We hope they will have the best
trip ever. and we're glad they
can stay away for two months, but
we know they'll all be mighty glad
10 get back to Vashon.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-12-21

We could say whole lot abou,
the window at Tim s place but il
he were properly served he would
MT be mentioned. The mcu will
not agree with this, but, women
Just take a look at that splcndid
array of gifts, figure out what per
ccntage is for the men, and ther
say if you dare, that Tim is sin
cere when he says he likes th,
ladies. The best thing about tn,
window is that line of candy
canes, and anyway, Tim didn't
have a thing to do with the decor
alton of the window. All he did
was to tell Lois and Irene what
not to do, and they didn't pay th,
slightest attention to him.
AZ the Vashon Barber shop they
have added TO the already artist,
decorations, the ones they care fol
so tenderly all the year round. anC
share with their ueighbors. M
business house can boast Of sucl
a fine lot OF growing plants an,
shrubs as the ones Harry cares fol
as does a mother hen with hei
chicks. But anyway, they hav'
carried out their scheme Of dacora
tion throughout the entire shop
and the effect is charming
You surely are tired by thi
window shopping tour, but out
more stop. As you pass the Wash
on State Bank you can't help no
tieiug the magnificent holly
wrcaths that adotn the windows
then if you will stand on your tip
toes and look hard, away back yol
can lust catch a glimpse Of tha
huge bank account that will b
yours if you only adopt the bud
get that You viii find all ready 70
you in this weeks "Bit of lea
ven.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-12-21
MET-CRO INSTALLS NEW
CYLINDER BORING MACHINE

In keeping step with their poll.
cy of progress, the Met-Cro Garage
this week installed at Rottler cyl
inder boring machine.
This machine was purchased in
Seattle from the Rottler Boring
Bar Co., whose plant was featured
in the Rotogravure section of last
weeks Sunday Times.
Another result of the activities
Of this hustling firm was the re.
ceiving Of the largest shipment of
tires that has ever been delivered
OH Vashon Island.