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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-09
Providence Baptist

The Sunday morning service :,
providence church began a, ION
o clock. Rev. Mr. Sails nreacho od
rom 81 Luke 2:19. subiec, o.,
On My Way" The message VS.
enjoyed by all present
AZ . pm. there was a mus,ca,
contest between the Blue jaw sirr.
- re- ana me King David singers
attendance was large
~ 9 pm. the BYPU lesson
was discussed beautlfullv
~. AZ $50 the night service began
me pastor Rev !. l. Te~ta
preached. text. job 30 p. % Tbrea
were added to the church
sunday, December 10. AZ Ann
Madam Robinson viii nroson p'"..
musical program. a
Providence is located AZ ,oso
Benton street. ''''
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-09

The week lust closed was a suc-
cessful one for The New Director
Mission. spiritually and otherwise
The Mission at 410f 81. Antoine Is
progressing nicely.
Thursday evening. Nov. 70. was
designated az "Anktor Evening {"
The sermon was delivered nv tho
Rev. T. n. Anktor. ono ~ shiloh's
progressive young ministers and
business men. The subject OF his
discourse was. Light" text. Matt
SIS.
Thursday. Dec. :. will he observed
AZ Kennedy Night" The Rev y
Kennedy. also OF Shiloh. will preach
the sermon.
All Christians are Invited N ~.
tend the services az New Director
Baptist Mission. under The leader
ship Of the minister. the Rev T.
y Jackson.
Mrs. Mamie Simmons Is church
secretary.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-09
Mrs. Ethel H. Taylor
Organist, Is Honored
By Second Baptist
By Frank y. Foster

A tribute To Mrs Ethel Harris
Taylor. senior organist OF Second
Baptist church.
Faithful. tried and true these
ere '-e oaslc ierLs we must tank
of when expressing Dur opinions
OF The services rendered % the Sec
oga Baptist church by our faithful
orsanist who has served in that
capacity for ihiriy-two years As
child she also attended sunday
school al ,ais church
Having always possessed a pleas
ins personality and keen apprecia-
ton for music, Mrs TAYLOR. A. an
carly $50 gave promise OF being
a musician OF ability Playing for
the sunday School IT, which she
showed great interest and pune
mahiy Mrs Taylor seemed to be
the osical choice as organist for
the thurch upon he resignation OF
Mis- Marietta Smith Boston who
served several years.
Dnting the Passionate OF the late
Rev W J Jones'. who together with
the laie J W Robinson. efficient
chorisier, recommended Mrs. TAYLOR
for mis- position she developed in
70 2 wonderful organisf when The
great Oia.orio Jehovah nv Ler-
man was first presented by the
choir with orchestra'lons arrang-
ed hy the late Mr.. Johns On. Mrs.
Taylor showed splendid ability IN
her fenditions n this work.
We cannot say too much IN praise
~ her efficient work with the Sem
Tor caoir over these many wears
OF VOL rendered service. We hone
thai IN The years 10 come Mrs. Tay-
Tor will still continue 10 do as the
Psalmist David suggested: Make
JOYFUL noise INTO The Lord and
praise We he Lord nnon The organ
and the high sounding cymbals >"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-09
Presiding Elder L. P Powell Pleads "Give God Chance
St. James CINE Civ.
Welcome Banquet T.
Minister And wiz.

On Tuesday eyeriuz No.
more than Ia members and 49,
OF the ST. James CME eaareb wa
wood ard w. Kirby SITS. grss,. ''as
new pastor aud his wife ,hs~
aud Mrs. j. NJ. Pettigrew WIN "a
Introductory banquet. The w -.
was beautifully deeofa,sd S4u'u
palms and flowers. wa
Seated at the speakers ~.
were the Rev. J. ". Bsrus,, ava
siding elder OF the De,,oit e,,' 'D's
and his wife; the Rev. ].
Claim. the Rev. A. G. William, Ae
Rev. W. NJ. CRANE. the Rev
Howell. the Rev. and Mrs ~
Hill. the Rev. and Mr. j. Ma
Mrs. b. Fleming, the Rev. ana sv W.
Seay, DR.. Lawson, ca,,os c. ~s
and I. w. Ross. na
kilograms OF greeNer. ws..
ceiyed from j. {. Dspc,
Charies Roxborough sad ,hs p'
W. IL. Peck. lIostesses Tor inv. NV
ming were. Mesdame. Ada Law
Mamie Coleman. johnnie po' Sa'l
Mabie Turner, Rose Barner ' ,"'a'
Ross, Katie Battles. ooldis S 0s
Lucy Hatcher, Jcolse KHAN ns'
Wise, Julia Jim and Miss rSs, "a
Bailey. Mrs. Claire BAILEY ~.
general hostess. Mis- Cons. :"
Jones. chairman.
The Rev. Mr.. Pc,tis cw lef, s..
day night TO meet h.. coafsr sa.
which coEyenes in F.oida De-
His report for the month ~ ~
yember was exceedingly GOOD TN ~
Rev. Mr.. Pettigrcw Na, FORM.
presiding elder OF M. Tampa A.
trict. Tampa, Fla. ~
The pastor and mt1.bers n, :,
James are looking !ofnald 10 On.
oil the greatest yeas 10 me bi.o.'
OF the church. their motto holm,
Kingdom First l.sors ara =
ways welcome.
Claire Bailey T. "a. cb rscor..
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-09
Standard -Four
Quartet Guest
AT Tabernacle
Rev. Pittman Urges
Christians To Be
Good Samaritans"

Notwithstanding the rain the
regular sunday morning church
goers occupied their respective
peWs az Tabernacle Baptist church
sunday. Dec. 8. Preceding the
morning message by the pastor. the
Rev. r. II Pittman. a selection was
rendered by the Standard Four
singers, and solo by Mrs. Sander
line. member OF the Serior choir.
Choosing the text Whatsoever
We would have men do to you. do
We also even 10 them" the pastor
said Christs mission was 10 estab-
hsh The kingdom OF God on earth
Stating that the devil gets closest
20 Christians when they lose their
head and get on balance. the Rev.
Nr. Pittman cautioned his hearers
that az such time. the Christians
should be more waichful. and mind
ful that the faiherhood OF God and
The brotherhood OF man must be
practiced. He pictured the human
weakness OF man 10 magrify the
bad rather than the good In indiv-
iouals. ana stressed that It Is far
better 10 play the part OF The good
Samaritan than that OF the priest.
who passed hy on The other side.
The tea sponsored hy the Educa-
tional committee Of the Committee
% Twelve from 10 pm. IT. the
home az Mrs Coates OF Hazlett
street wac unique affair The
Young Matrons society presented
A Dunbar program Monday evening
al the cnurtl. Interesting features
OF the program were the dramatiza-
tiors OF some OF Dunbar's out
standing works. water Boy" bv
the Mems chorus. "Old Man River
by The Junior choir and an ante
bellum sermon ny John Hall.
The Elks and the ladies' auxiii-
aries OF thar order Will hold their
memorial program a. Tabernacle
church. CHS Beechwood street.
SUNDAY afternoon, Dec. 10 The
public Is invited.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-09
Gospel Choral Union
BY Bobbie Blackman

The Gospel Choral union IL hold
.nz ~ conservation meeting al The
New Salem church The union f.
maklag rapid progress under the
presidency % Mrs. 4 W. Hutchins
The members received a hearty
welcome f'om The Rev. and Mrs
u Walker pastor and his wife. The
Rev. Mr.. Walker has STATED that
ne unior can meet a. New Salem
until their next move is heaven
Mrs Hu'chins and her group truly
appreciate this warm welcome ae-
corded them.
Many visitors are finding their
1sy 10 salem each Wednesday and
"a urdsy rign's To those OF YOU
who enjoy spiritual blessings YOU
are invited 10 attend these meet
i1ys
Within Few more DAYS We will
be engaged In our state conven-
fon Michigan and Canada will be
fepresen'ed. Many ~ our national
Officers are expected 10 he present
lnrlp1ing President Dorsey. press
Reporter Dr. A. ". Womack and
otrer outstanding characters.
Wa'ch this paper for further infor-
nation regarding the convention.
from s. John 1872. "she came 20
HE OWE and his own received him
not"
The Missionary Circle meets ev-
cry Wednesday from II am. 10 I
? I'M the PRAYER Band meets each
Thpr-day evening.
Visitors included the Rev Mr..
sullivan and the Rev Mr.. Bs.ley
The Rev y &. Nerrier IL nas,or
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-09
United Christian

Despite the Indictment weather
fair audience was present TO hear
great presentation OF truth on
Thugs that remain" text Heb.
1877. by the pastor. the Rev. r. l..
Jordan at he United Christian
church sunday morning. Dec. ,.
The women OF the church rem
dered an appropriate program at
pm.
The membership OF the United
Christian church II looking for
ward 10 the biz event Monday eve
ming. Dec. II when Miss s. Luberta
WoOdfork will be presented IN n
recital at the Detroit Institute OF
Arts. Sponsors anticipate a large
audience judging by the sales OF
tickets.
The regular church services will
be held next Sunday at the usual
nours
4. X. Rouse Is church reporter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-09
Church Of God

The Rev u. p. Pahram delivered
an Inspiring sermon SUNDAY morn
~, , rom text found in st. John
w. My sheep hear my voice
ana know them and they follow
me- One was added TO the chnrcb
SUNDAY afternoon the Yopne
Mems Bible class held an In,eres,
ing service.
a testimonial service preceded
me sermon delivered by the Rey
william cromer from Romans s %
me Rev. T D. McGhee Is pas,or
OF me Church Of God located =,
Graiiot and Jos. campau. The NH
nc Is invited 10 atterd ''"
AIRS jamie Hair Is church repor,-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-09
Missionaries Meet In
Mrs. Stephens Home

The missionaries 81 Beihelhem
Temple met az tie home OF Mrs
Catherine Stephens. 2ei7 Maple
street recently. An elaborate din
ner wac served IN honor OF Elder
William Lee OF Muskegor. Mich
a birthday party was also given
IN honor Of Mrs. stephens little
niece. Mary, who received several
lovely gifts.
Those present We're Mesdames
Ethel Anderson Annie Williams.
Ethel Pourt. Anna Thomas. Be
atrice Ingram. Elvorice Williams.
Truitt. Daisy Johnson. Jean Ing
RAM Julia Zachary and Mrs. wal
lace.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-09
Rev. And Mrs. Ric.
OF Lansing Are Feted
At A Fine Banquet

The dining room of The Germ.
x. Collins AME church. Lauss,
Michigan was Beautifully decors,a
Thursday evening. 81, mber Vim
the seasons colors on black and
Gold. wher the pa.iss Aid Gin
honored their pastor. Reverend Wn
= Rice and Mrs. Rice Nrh com.
plimentary banquet
The tables were ezra attractive
with their beautif. spoi.ess linen
After the BLESSINGS ana invocatIo,
had beer given By Reverend Llsos
Stone OF the Friendship Baptist
church. about one tlndred and
twenty-five persons SAT dowa ,oa
a delicious meal ~ ran chicken.
mashed potatoes. gihist srau.
celery cabbage salad green bears
hot biscuits. relish apple pc,
cheese and coffee.
The very inspiring ? oeram viii
Doctor Eugene Bronl.Gs u !hs
Michigan state Dpay ment q
Health as Master ~ reremonss
was rendered a. Too conclusion q
the repast A violin solo vas rtn.
dered by Herbert Jnhr so. one o.
Lansings outsiandins ,iollrsH
with Mrs. Hunter a. atcampariN
d. d. Stanley Coor. X The Gen.
trail Methodist church Whiiel de-
livered The address " 'le eyenirr
In which he advocated dsmocsU
In human relations 3ni urged itr
each one strive 10 pno'c III
brotherhood OF mar veg rdless 4
race, creed or color trough divine
love. Two beautiful s1as wsfe ret
dered by Mrs. Harold Jak son.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-09

The Sunday school ader HE d.
rectior Of Mrs. VI Dil,afi will PIE
sent a drama entitled The sam,
Today. Yesterday. sud Forever
Thursday evening. Doc ~
The Rev. Ennis Coos. former sa'
perintendent of the saaiay school
has received appoir'n'ni as pastor
in Muskegon. Mich
Mrs. Gertrude johns Is chuni
reporter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-09
GET JOYFUL
RELIEF FROM
B AC K AC H E
Caused by Sluggish
Kidneys
Stop Getting Up Nights
And Feel Younger

Here's one good WY 10 flush sr-
cess harmful waste from the kid
news and relieve bladder irritation
that often causes scanty, burning
and smarting passage.
Ask your druggist for a IS cent
box OF Gold Medal HARLEM OIL Cap
salss-a splendid safe and harm
less diuretic and stimulant for
weak kidneys and irritated bladder.
Besides getting up nights. some
symptoms OF kidney trouble may be
backaches, puny eyes. leg cramps.
and moist palms. But be sure TO get
GOLD MEDAI.-it's a genuine med
lcine for weak kidneys-rIght from
Harlem In Holland. ADV.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-09
Allen Temple Church

The Rev. w. A. Order. pastor.
preached Sunday morning from Gal.
o;S. For he that soweth TO his
flesh shall OF the flesh reap cor
ruption; hut he that soweth to the
spirit shall OF the spirit reap life
everlasting"
The Rev. o. c. Thomas will speak
at the evening service. Dec. 10.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-09
John Wesley Zion
Boasts Faithful
Membership
Miss Vivian Moore
Diligent Worker In
Youth Department

EDITORS Noie --fness Liftls Nisis
10 Detroit ~nursae- are iuace can
seek % Aftofnss q 'ret casey. mo
50 spella. Representatives y The Le-
tro.t rrio4re IN Ms sr'c.es Aiicr-
NJ, cassey gives si.id. close-e2
arc informative arcount % ~ frc<-
ress and acftvlties Of tf@ i1- s.--Ai
crlfcaes slsitec
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-09


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fiction. suspicion O. max AID l.s-
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vsyward ehillren. are msns e1-
frenNies ani God. Opportunities
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~ sermon cached > Johr IVES.
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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-03-07
Invite CUNTS
TO MEET KING.
QUEEN next MAY
Papa Dionne Is Opposed
10 Trip 10 Toronto
from CaIIander

CALLANDER, Ontario, March z.
OLIVIA Dionne said today he looks
with disfavor on the invitation that
his five famous daughters travel to
Toronto on May % to meet King
George and Queen Elizabeth.
II cannot see why the Govern
ment cannot arrange to have their
Majesties visit the nursery here"
said Dionne.
The invitation was sent by the
Ontario Government and two spec
ial railway cars will be provided to
transport Dionne, his wife and chill
dren.
Dionne said he will not make a
direct reply until he has consulted
his wife.
DR.. w. A. Dafoe refused to express
his opinion regarding the advisable
ity Of the trip.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-03-07
CLOSE ADVISER
OF COOLIDGE IS
DEAD IN BOSTON
Frank Stearns, Known as
White House FIoorwaIk-
er' Passes, Aged 81

BOSTON, Mass, March Frank
w. Stearns, Boston dry goods mer-
chant who become known as the
white House floorwalker," during
the Administration of President
Calvin Coolidge, died at his home
here last night as the result OF
pneumonia at the age of 80 years
He is the second close adviser of
President Coolidge who has died
within two days, John G. Sargent
Attorney General, having passed
away on Sunday.
National Figure
Many men who have achieved
fame in public office, like operate
and athletic stars, have had their
discoveries and the latter
through the success of their pro-
teges. have attained prominence
which otherwise they would not
have known.
Thus it was that Frank W.
Stearns became national figure
as the "discoverer" of and closest
friend of former President Calvin
Coolidge.
Generally, the Boston police
strike while Mr.. Coolidge was Gov
ernor of Massachusetts, is credited
with having brought the former
President into national promi-
hence. but it appears that that
strike was merely psychological
incident that aided and abetted
plans upon which Mr.. Stearns had
been working for several years.
Friendship Starts
The real discovery of Mr.. Cool
idge, according to Mr.. Stearns, was
made while the former President
Continued on Page Five)
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-03-07
HOUSE READY
TO WASH UP"
SESSION WORK
Representatives Expect TO
Clean Up Current
Calendar Today

With the Fourteenth Session OF
the Territorial Legislature scheduled
to close its doors Thursday night,
Representatives were lokoing for
ward today to setting records"
In the first place, the House claims
to have handled more bills than
any other House in Alaska Legisla-
tive history.
In the second place, the House
expected to finish its calendar this
afternoon-two days before the end
of the session, and finish up the
session with ease
On the calendar for this after
noon, however, were three highly
controversial bills One says but one
third Of a cannery's employees in
Alaska shall be nonresident. An
other is the highly controversial
Walker cocktail bill, and the third
is the matter of whether or not In
dams will be prohibited from buy
ing liquor in Alaska.
This morning, the House refused
to recede in its amendments to SEN
ate bill SO, referring to delegation of
powers of process serving, and Com
mittee Substitute for Senate bill 40.
which measure, originally defining
Territorial mining tax payment dat
es with the Territory having prior
lien rights, was amended by the
House to give labor liens priority.
Possibility that the Territorial
Chamber of Commerce appropria-
ton bill for $4,000 may get through,
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-03-07
GANDHII5
WINNER IN
HIS FIGHT
Reforms in Government
Promised-08 Hours and
Is Minutes OF Fast

RAJKOT, India, March Ma
hatma Gandhi ended his fast of go
hour and 25 minutes after winning
political reform.
Gandhi drank a glass of sweet
orange juice, the first nourishment
taken since he stared his fast unto
death" just four days ago.
British Viceroy to India, Marquis
Minlithgow, interviewed in Gandhi's
dispute with the ruler of Rajkot
Thakdore Saheb .Shri Dharmendra
sinhli, in securing more Demo
cratic form of Government for the
little state.
This victory is regarded as another
significant triumph for the aged
leader of millions of people in India
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-03-07
LASTING
RECOVERY
IS ISSUE
Secretary Of Treasury Nor
Qenthau Gives His Ad-
vice 10 Congress

WASHINGTON, March 7.-Secre-
tary of Treasury Henry Morgenthau
today advised Congress that last
ing recovery" is the. most important
thing before this country, consid-
ering the unsettled condition else
where in the world, and it is so inn
portant that it transcends polit-
ical consideration.
The Secretary spoke before the
House Coinage Committee consider
ing legislation extending the Adj
ministrations power to operate a
two billion Sollar sterilization fund
and power to alter the gold value of
the dollar.
Secretary Morgenthau said Demo-
Gratis and Republicans should work
together one hundred percent.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-03-07
Baby Cries.;
Snloihered
By Mother
Confession Is Reported
Made 10 Detective by
Woman, 81 Years

MAHONOY CITY Pa. March t.
Charges of baby Staying, the Sc
cond such case in Pennsylvania
within a week, have been placed
against a 32-year-old mother who
Lewis Buono, Chief Detective OF
Schuylkill County, said confessed
The woman, Mrs. Gus Edinger
confessed, says Buono, to smother
ing her baby son by clamping her
hand over the baby's mouth and
nose because he bothered" her and
was nuisance by disturbing her
with his crying.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-03-07
Boat Wretkage May Clear Up
Mystery, z Missing AIaskans

PRINCE RUPERT, B. c. March
provincial police believe they
have found the wreckage of a small
boat in which Mr.. and Mrs. John
w. Russick left Port Alexander last
November enroute to Seattle. The
couple has never been reported since
they took off from the little British
Columbia port.
The wreckage answers the des-
cription of the Russick boat This
wreckage was found on Prince Is
land, a short 300 miles north OF
Vancouver.
No trace of the owners was found.
A pair of mans boots, woman's
boot and a rifle were found in the
wreckage.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-03-07
MAN dies ABOARD
STEAMER BARAN0F

The remains of William b. Kline
of Nenana, were taken from the
steamer Baranof last night and are
at the Charles w. Carter Mortuary
pending funeral arrangements.
Mr.. Kline was to have entered
the Pioneers Home at Sitka He was
taken seriously i'll at Seward and
passed away Sunday evening at 1886
O'Clock on the steamer Baranof en-
route to Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-03-07
IMPEACHMENT
OF LABOR SEC.
TO BE DROPPED
That Is Plan Of House Com.
miffee in Request TO
Be Made Soon

WASHINGTON, March 7.-Three
members said the House judiciary
Committee is ready to vote almost
unanimously" to exonerate Secre-
tary of Labor Perkins of impeach-
ment charges involving the Labor
Departments enforcement of the
immigration laws.
The three members said privately
that the Committee might reach a
formal vote by Thursday on a mo-
ton to ask the House to drop the
accusations filed by Representative
Thomas.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-03-07
FouR CRUISERS oKAYEp

WASHINGTON, March 7.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt today authorized the
Navy to build four 6,000-ton cruisers
at private shipyards to add to his
National Defense Program.
Under the Vinson- Trammell Act,
two cruisers were designated to be
built at private yards and two at
Navy yards unless the President
specifically directed otherwise.
The cost of the four cruisers will
total about $4,000. 900.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-03-07
URGES ALASKA
COAST GUARD
BE IMPROVED
House Merchant Marine
Committee Requests
Congress 10 Act

WASHINGTON March Fol
lowing actions Of other committees
the House Merchant Marine Com
mittee also urges Congress to auth
orize the Coast Guard to build three
cutters and IS seaplanes, for Alaska
service, establish cutter and air bas-
es on the coast Of Alaska, one espec-
tally in the vicinity of Kodiak, the
Nays air base.
The bases will include docks fol
the cutters and air facilities at each
base for at least six seaplanes.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-03-07
BIG DEFENSE.
MEASURE IS
ENACTED NOW
President Also Authorizes
Construction of
a Cruisers

WASHINGTON, March 7. The
Senate, this afternoon, passed the
Administrations 3$58,000,000 Army
Expansion bill.
The vote was n to 8.
President Roosevelt told the news
men at a press conference that
that defense of the country might
very easily be impaired by the pro-
posed law requiring a referendum
vote prior to declaration of war, be-
cause of the time and element in
volve in starting military action.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-03-07
INDIAN Bill
JAMS HOUSE
LAST NIGHT
Senatorial SedIps Taken by
Natives Fighting
Measure

The sons and daughters Of the
Alaska Native Brotherhood jammed
the chambers of the House of Re-
representatives. last night, leaving
standing room only. to hear several
of their group protest against Sem
ator "Alabamp LaBoyteaux's Indian
prohibition measure.
Sandy" Stevens reference TO the
Senate vote Of six TO two on the
measure and the question of wheth-
er or not the Indian of Alaska is
civilized or uncivilized.
IF we were uncivilized,' shouted
Stevens, I'D have six scalps hang
ing from this hand right now"
No speaker arose from the ranks
Of the gallery to speak on the af-
firmative side of the bill. but num-
Der were heard on the negative side.
First to speak was Jake Cropley.
fOo~tyx,,~,<1 -. NJ ea UrfoIx<l
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-03-07
BENEDICTI0N
TO AMERICANS
GIVEN BY POPE
Pontiff Receives Two Car
dinaIs from u. 5. in
Private Audiences

VATICAN CITY. Italy, March Z.
AT an audience with American
Cardinals O'Connell and Mundelein,
the Pope today gave benediction
to the people of the United States.
The Pope received the two Card
inals in separate private audience
that lasted half an hour.