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The Alaska fisherman., 1929-02-15
WHY NOT IN SEATTLE :?

The Fairbanks Commercial Club has sent let terS to all the Chambers of Commerce in south eastern Alaska proposing that the election date be advanced to September and the meeting of the legislature to February 1st.
 This would give the Seattle residents of Fair banks chance to vote in elections without detaining them in Alaska unduly.
 This would also give the imported cannery help and foreign fishermen of the coast districts of Alaska the opportunity of voting before eaV- ing for the south.
 We would suggest to Fairbanks friends that all this fuss about voting could be avoided by simply holding the election in Seattle.
The Alaska fisherman., 1929-02-15
", A. BRYANT ON PRINCE RUPERT

Elsewhere we print article by w. A. Bry- ant manager of the J. R. Heckman & CO., SCOre on the matter of closing the port ot Prince Fu- pert by means of legislation.
 We agree with his object, the promotlon ol Ketchikan.
 We disagree with his argument because ne takes too much for granted, and the real remedy is tCo plain to be concealed.
 Mr. Bryant wishes that all the hallbut shall be sold in Ketchikan and therefore he wants nrohibitive tax placed on Prince Rupert. If the Canadians cannot buy our fish, they will come to Ketchikan,' he says
 The weak point of his argument is thls-the Eetchikan buyers get the entire market slmp- ly Ey paying the price that Prince Rupert pays'
The Alaska fisherman., 1929-02-15

ka" from all the good things enjoyed by the clUl- zens of the United States.
 Washington State does not allow our AlaSKa fishermen to fish in Puget Sound waters untll they have become residents of twelve months dura- tiOn.
 But our legislatures refuse to give Alaska re- isdents the same protection.
 The discrimination against Alaska ln poSCal rates is just called to our attention. The notice follows:
 Postage charges given in this book are intended for shipments to the States. snip ments by parcel post to Alaska the rate is higher.
 If the weight is one pound and the post age quoted is eight cents, (you AlaSkans) send FOURTEEN CENTS.
 If the weight is ten pounds the postage is twenty-s cents (you Alaskans) send ONE DOLLAR AND TWENTY-TWO CENTS.
 On every hand the United States govern ment penalzes us for living in Alaska.
The Alaska fisherman., 1929-02-15
EXCEPT ALASKA"

It seems to be the practice to except Alas
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1929-05-01
MAY l, 1929
AFRO-AMERICAN COURIER.

leader He has visited twice. and has made us strong
We have grown from IA to SO members strong The Lord
fit to call Outer Guard from few weeks ago.
that regret very much He also the treasurer OF our
Sunday School christian He died the 10th
of April and his dues mailed to the office after his
death but the Custodian mailed back to He
did not have any desire to keep that which did not belong
to him. Our Bro. Gpson and paid the beneficiary
the $7240 But, that loss of this good
is heavens gain. May God bless good Custodian
and Dr. L. T. Miller.
SISTER WILLIE MAE BROWN, F. S.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1929-05-01
YOUNG, BUT GROWING.

Indianola Miss-Dear Editor Please allow space
in paper to few words about ST. John Lodge No
BIB which is only month old have small member
ship of thirty-seven members going best
to increase the membership We pray the blessings of God
upon Prof T. Huddeston as we that he is the
sment of God to put this work of cooperation to
care for the widows and orphan children and help all
those who stand in need of the help that this
can give. MRS. BEATRICE BURNS F. S.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1929-05-01

If you find an Afro hungry, destitute and
down-and-out, administer unto him. If you find
any man or woman in such condition-adminis-
ter unto them. This is the true principle Of the
Afro-American Sons and Daughters.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1929-05-01
MISS VIRGINIA CLARK.
JUVENILE CIRCLE.

Dear Editor Please allow space in the Courier to
say few about organizing the Juvenile Circle in
Lodge No 544 1t organized May "a, by Mrs. L. T.
North at Holly Green Lodge, with twenty members We
young, but willing, trying to go the top
with God to help us and our Good Queen Mother God
bless Mr. T. j. Euddleston and his family pray that he
will live long time to carry out this work.
IRA v. NEWTON Daughter Recorder.
DECELL HOGUES, Daughter Receiver,
CARRIE DRAINS Queen Mother
EMMA L. WEST, Queen Daughter and Reporter
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1929-05-01
GOOD REPORT FROM MoORHEAD.

Moorhead, Miss-Dear Editor: Please allow me to say
few words about Klondke Lodge No 316 Moorhead,
Miss We are doing fine. We had installation May
Bro c. Page State Organizer installed us, and
he wrote applications for four members but of the
members did not live to receive policy, Sister Hanna
Rollins We only four months old and the older we get
the better love the Afros We trying to engthen
the chain and trying to get stronger links We not
going to let our banner trail in the dust again.
BRO. U. G. CARTER Pres.
BRO. WILLIE WALKER, r. s.
SIS. JOSIE HUGHES r. s.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1929-05-01
PAGE EIGHT
STRIVING FOR THE TOP.

Dear Editor Please allow to say few words about
Lodge NO. BIT We in number about twenty
We make member then We striving for the
top, with God to help We pray Gods blessings upon
Prof T. j. Huddleston and DR.. Miller
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1929-05-01
A FINE GROWTH.

Kierns Miss-Dear Editor: Please allow me space in
paper to say few words for Lodge No. 303 We
glad to say that the Lord has blessed great
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1929-05-01

Farrell, Mss-Dear Editor: Please give us little
space in the Courier to say few Lodge
We regret that death took Brother Poney u.s.
but Custodian with at the funeral able
to add fourteen members to our number
T. J. JORDAN President
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1929-05-01
FROM CHICAGO.

Dear Editor: Please allow me space in your Courier
to commemorate the death of loving sser-in-aW Mrs
Amanda Hill feel that get this publicity to more
of people through Journal than any other On the
evening of April 49, 1929 the soul left the body Of Sister
Hill at $50 o'clock took its flight to that eternal home
beyond the skies She died in the triumph of Faith, having
lived consistent christian girlhood to ripe old
All who knew her testify this statement great
woman model christian loving mother and sympa-
thzng neghbor is She always ready to visit the
sick in the community administer their wants What
her hands found to do with all her might she
found doing and had but little to say.
She leaves husband five and three daughters to
their loss Long may she live in the memories OF
the people whom she most served have known Sister
Hill to stay up until late hours the night administering
to the sick.
Alas! She has peaceful slumber. She has paid the
debt that each of will have to pay She has gone
that city where sad parting more. 4
Around the home circle they will meet,
But they will miss her,
There will be vacant chair
They will lnger to her.
While they BREATHE their evening prayer
NJ R. FERRI1I,
6712 Eberhart Ave. Chicago Ill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-26
MAYEL0WER TO GO
TO PHILADELPHIA
Will Join the Fleet There-De-
parture Is Expected Week
From Today.

The presidential yacht U. S. s. May
flower is scheduled to proceed to Phila-
delphia for reconnaissance, probably a
week from today. While definite orders
have not been issued, yet it appeared
certain at the Navy Department that
the Mayflower will depart from the
Capital early next week. The crew of
the vessel which President Hoover has
ordered decommissioned is now engaged
in taking various articles belonging to
the vessel from storage IN Washington
and placing them aboard the craft.
Naval officials explained today there
are special facilities at the Philadelphia
Navy Yard for demonstrating vessels.
They made plain that the Mayfiower
is not being stricken from the rolls of
the Navy, but will join the idle fleet of
destroyers and other craft at Philadel-
phia.
The U. S. S. Sylph. official Yacht of
the Secretary of the Navy, will proceed
to Norfolk, Va, at a date vet to be
determined. Secretary Adams has or
dered the Sylph disposed of by sale or
otherwise.
Officers said that there are now only
three yachts on active duty in the serv-
ice-the U. S. S. Isabel which is on duty
with the Yangtse patrol in China: the
U. S. S. Nokomis and the U. S. S.
Niagara, both on survey duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-26
LAUNDRY MANAGER
IDENTIFIES ATTACkER
Accused Man Describes Himself as
Employe of District Street
Cleaning Department.

John Lilly, colored, 26 years old, de-
scribing himself as an employe OF OF
the District Street Cleaning Depart
ment. was identified at the sixth pre-
cinct headquarters this morning by Miss
Edna Lewis, 25-year-old manager OF
the Palace Laundry Co. branch at GA
Fifth street, as the man who attacked
her. March 2, while she was alone in
the laundry Office.
Miss Lewis was beaten severely about
the head with bottle. Her screams
attracted a laundry carrier, and the in
truder, frightened away, escaped.
Sixth precinct police say Miss Lewis
also described. clothing found In the
possession of Lilly, who lives in the 100
block of Third street southeast, as
identical with that worn by her
assailant
Lilly was arrested early Saturday
night by Policeman Avon Shockey of
the Traffic Bureau. and officers r. j.
Fraser and j. r. Leach Of the sixth
precinct. The latter two officers, re-
spending to a call from the vicinity,
say they surprised Lilly after he had
broken into a Palace Laundry branch
on FL street near North Capitol street
Lilly is said to have leaped from a
window. fleeing directly into the street
where Policeman Shockey was passing
A charge of housebreaking has been
lodged against Lilly pending further
investigation of the second allegation
Miss Lewis, who lives at 1923 Trini-
dad avenue northeast, has recovered
from the attack
Police say Lilly's description tallies
closely with that given by two white
women in describing a colored mar
who assaulted them under the X street
viadrct in the northeast section within
the past few weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-26
HOOVER EXPECTED
TO NAME LENRO0T
Recess Appointment to Court
of Customs Appeals
Held Likely.

The impression prevails that Presi-
dent Hoover will send the nominations
of former Senator Irvine Lenroot of Wis
consin to be a member of the United
States Court of Customs Appeals to the
Senate when it meets in extra session
next month. There is some likelihood
that Mr.. Hoover may give MIR. Lenroot
a recess appointment TO this court II
the meantime.
President Coolidge nominated Mr.
Lenroot for this bench appointment
shortly after Congress convened in thu
regular session last December, but the
session closed before he was confirmed
The White House has every reason II
know that the Senate would have con-
firned Mr.. Lenroot's nomination had II
had more time.
Mr.. Lenroot since leaving the Senate
more than two years ago has been prac-
ticing law in Washington.
1t is not thought likely, however, that
President Hoover will renominate Henry
G. Classic of Maryland for the new
judgeship created for the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia. Mr.. Classic
was nominated for this bench post by
President Coolidge, but the Senate ad-
journed before he was confirmed. There
are several candidates for this place,
prominent among them being John
Lewis Smith, former president of the
Bar Association of this city, who was
Endorsed by the Republican State COM
mittee for the District and the local bar
association at the time Mr.. Coolidge APP
pointed Mr. Classic.
The local bar association has REIN
dorsed Mr.. Smith. but the local Repub-
lican State committee has not yet taken
any action. The latter is understood to
be awaiting the return of Samuel j.
Prescott, Republican State chairman.
1t has not been determined yet
whether President Hoover will make
this bench appointment before the spe-
cial session of Congress starts. This
seems to be true also in the case of
filling the vacancy on the Public Utili-
ties Commission of Washington. There
are number of candidates for this
place, among them being Col. Harrison
Brand, who wasSrenominated by Presi-
dent Coolidge for another term on the
commission. but who failed to be con-
firmed by the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-26
D. C.. COMMISSIONERS
UPHOLD WALKER FINE
Policeman Assessed SIS for Leav-
ing Post Of Duty and Remov-
ing 0vercoat.

The District Commissioners today
finally disposed of the charges against
Policeman Luther j. Walker OF the
fifth precinct, by unfolding the SEN
tence of the police trial board, assessing
SIS fine against Walker. The board
had found him guilty of leaving his
post of duty. entering building, and
removing part of his uniform while on
duty.
Walker was tried twice. At the first
trial Policeman Robert j. Allen of the
third precinct sought to represent him
as counsel. The trial board ruled
against this and the case was heard
without lawyer representing the de-
PENDANT. Walker was fined SIS, but the
Commissioners ordered the case retired
before new trial board. On the Sec
ond finding of guilty, Walker appealed
but the Commissioners overruled the
appeal and ordered the fine to stand.
The alleged violations of the police
manual took place November 20, when
Walker was stationed on Highway
Bridge during the course of construc-
ton repairs there. He is said to have
entered the watchman's box and taken
off his overcoat.
The Commissioners also ordered two
policemen removed from the force for
desertion They were Clyde HUFF, thir-
tenth precinct, and w, l.. Hunt. tenth
precinct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-26
Ambitious Program Is Map
ped Out by Two Committees
of Trade Board.
PLANS ARE OUTLINED
FOR TACKLING TASK
Maj. Dawson Is Assembling Data
Compiled on Survey to Be Dis
cussed by City Heads.

Opening of large airport in the Ma
tional Capital in 1882 to the accompani-
ment of the National Aeronautic Asso-
citation convention, huge aviation ex-
position and the national air races
forming part of the bi-centennial
celebration of the birth of George
Washington, was the goal set today by
the executive committee and the spe-
clal aviation committee of the Board
of Trade.
Lawrence E. Williams, flying head of
the Board of Trades aviation commit
tee, today announced that he expects
between 100000 and 100000 visitors in
the Capital for the opening of the air
port and its attendant attractions.
Full cooperation in the plans for an
international air exposition was prom
ised the Board of Trade today by Fred
erlck r. Nicely, general manager of the
National Aeronautic Association, speak
ing for the association.
General Plans Outlined.
Williams also announced today that
the proper applications would be made
and inducements offered to bring the
1882 National Aeronautic Association
convention to the Capital and to obtain
the national air races for the opening
of the airport.
The executive committee of the Board
OF Trade yesterday outlined the gen.
eral plans for the avtion committee
which include specifications for an
original unit for the airport to be 5000
feet wide and 5000 feet long.
Action of the executive committee
yesterday followed the report of Robert
j. Cottrell, executive secretary of the
Board of Trade, who has just completed
a tour of three big airports with As
sistant Engineer Commissioner D. A.
Dawson.
Maj. Dawson is assembling the data
he gathered on the tour and is prepar-
ing for conferences on the matter with
his superiors and associates. Later in
the week, Maj. Dawson will take up the
matter with Engineer Commissioner
Ladue and after that may make re-
port of his tour to the full Board of
Commissioners.
Hearings Due to Start Soon.
Hearings on the airport are expected
to start in about 10 days, when the per-
sonnet of the joint congressional COM
mittee gathers here for the special ses-
sion of Congress. Senator Vandenberg
of Michigan, author of the resolution
which created the committee to study
the airport situation at the last session,
already is in the Capital and making
plans for the hearings.
The boards aviation committee will
be hosts to the District Commissioners,
the assistant secretaries for aviation.
the officials of the N. A. A. and others
on April Is. at informal dinner at the
Willard Hotel, when a motion picture,
The History OF. Aviation" loaned by
Frederick B. Patterson, will be shown.
There will be luncheon meeting of
the aviation committee to work out
plans for the airport proposition on Fri
day at noon at the City Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-26
SUSPENSION LIFTED
+. ON $3.13C0AL RATE
i. C. C. Orders Ton Figure
Back Into Effect as
of Today.

The suspension of the $313 per ton
coal rate from the fields of Virginia
Kentucky and West Virginia to Wash
ington and other metropolitan area
terminals in nearby Maryland and Vir-
ginia was revoked today by the Inter
state Commerce Commission and that
rate, which was set by the commission
last July and suspended on protest OF
local trade bodies and Southern coal
operators, goes back into effect as OF
today, under the commissions order.
Washington consumers of bituminous
coal, however, saved from S250,000 to
100000 as the result of the suspension.
it was estimated today by the Board of
Trade.
The rate was ordered raised last July
from a base of $2.84 and applies to
shipments over the Chesapeake 81 Ohio,
Norfolk & Western and Virginian Rail-
way.
The rate for the Cumberland Pied
mont Meyersdale district, where the Bal
timore e. Ohio mines are located, and
the rate from the Clearfield district
served by the Pennsylvania, remain at
SAT-, 1t is announced.
The order Of the commission Is as
follows:
Proposed rates on bituminous coal
in carloads, from mines in the New
River district In Virginia, West Virginia
and Kentucky, on the Chesapeake &
Ohio, Norfolk & Western and Virginian
to Washington, d. c., and adjacent des-
tinations In Maryland and Virginia
found justified. Order of suspension va
Gated and proceeding discontinued"
The decision ends a long fight by
Washington trade bodies and consumers
of the District of Columbia aligned with
Southern coal operators to keep the
former $2.84 rate for coal delivered in
the District from the New River district
coal mines.
The fight was made by the Washing
ton Board Of Trade, the Merchants and
Manufacturers Association, the Wash
ington Real Estate Board. the Wash
ington Gas Light Co. the Operative
Builders Association, the New River
Coal Operators. Association and the
Winding Gulf Coal Operators Associa-
ton.
Owners of the fields affected declared
the increase would hurt their revenues.
and local consumers contend that the
New River coal was particularly fitted
to their needs and that the higher
rate meant adding an unnecessary
burden,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-26
SCHENCK ADMITS
z HOLD-UPS HERE
Formal Charges Made, De-
laying Return to Jersey to
Face Shooting Trial.

Following an admission last night to
Lieut.. Edward j. Kelly, chief OF the
headquarters homicide squad. that he
Is the man who held up Newark, N. j.,
garage January 90 and shot police
man, Frederick A. Schenck, former
Washington policeman, confessed to two
hold-ups here, and he was formally
charged with these this morning. Ac-
cording to Lieut.. Kelly, Schenck will
not be returned to New Jersey until
he has been tried for the Washington
offenseS.
Police say Schenck told them he held
up Kenny C. Van Meter. manager of
Standard Oil filling station at Four
tenth and d streets. lust in rear of
police headquarters, on February Is and
escaped with $40. Van Meter identi-
fed him today.
The second hold-up occurred two days
later at the Meridian Mansions Apart
ments, 2400 Sixteenth street. Russell
Bennett. the night clerk, was robbed
of $40 about 3 o'clock in the morning
by a young man answering Scheqck's
description, who forced him, at the
point of revolver, to hand over the
has not yet been located and conse-
quently police have not been able to
verify this part Of the confession.
ElabOrates on Confession.
Schenck was closeted with Lieut..
George E.. Kass and BENJAMIN. Birch of
Newark for two hours this morning
celebrating on his confession of last
night, but many details of the New
Jersey robbery still remained unex-
planned.
Seen this morning in his cell at the
second precinct, Schenck told reporters
that he came to Washington for the
purpose of surrendering himself and If
he had not been apprehended In Clar-
endon. Va, Sunday, would have come
to police headquarters as soon as he had
attended to business matter requiring
his attention.
Here After Jersey Shooting.
He has been in Washington three
times since the New Jersey hold-up and
shooting, Schenck declared, but it was
only on the last trip, he thinks that
he was seen and recognized. He has
also visited Canada and Chicago and
driven through the Middle West, he
said
Police think Schenck confessed to the
Washington robberies when returned to
Newark to answer charges there of rob-
berry, assault with intent to kill and
carrying concealed weapons seemed
certain.
This morning the former policeman
admitted that he would not have a
leg to stand on" II brought to trial in
New Jersey. He seemed particularly in
fear of the severity of the New Jersey
law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-26
PUBLIC BUILDING OFFICE
CHANGES ARE ANNOUNCED
+. w. Hoover Takes Post Vacated
by Capt. Parsons-Gill Will
Succeed Him.

Changes in the Office of Public Build
ing and Public Parks were announced
today involving three executives. Frank
w. Hoover has resigned as head of the
building division to take over the post
OF general manager of the Welfare and
Recreational Association of Public
Buildings and Public Grounds. Inc.
Mr.. Hoover succeeded Capt. M H. Par
sons, U. S. Army Coast Artillery ofiicer,
whose resignation was recently an
Capt. Parsons Is superintendent Of the
U. S. park police force.
James F. Gill, formerly chief Of the
supply division, succeeds Mr.. Hoover as
head of the building division. Mr.. ellis
place as head of the supply division is
taken by Sumpter j. Oliver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-26
UNDER BOND OF $4,000.
Washington Man Charged With
Robbing u. S. Consul.

Charged with, robbery on the COM
plant of Harry M Lakin, United States
consul to Montreal. Granville Robert
Simmons. 800 block of E street, was
held under $4,000 bond pending grand
jury action when arraigned in Police
Court today.
According to Lakin, Simmons &C
costed him at Thirteenth and streets
and invited him to visit his apartment
Mistaking Simmons for an acquaint-
ance, Lakin accepted. Reaching the
bed of his watch and purse, Lakin de-
clared.
On the following day the defendant
is said to have offered to "sell back
the watch and made an appointment
with Lakin. Detective Sergt. Howard
Ogle accompanied Lakin to the scene
and arrested Simmons.