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The Alaska fisherman., 1927-10-15
The Transportation
 Question
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 the year less than a 6O%o cargo hardly more than 5O9o, the ebb and flow of freight on the Alaska routes is so even each way throughout the year that the ships could average an eighty per cent cargo-and they probably do; I have demonstrated that since 1907 the leading steam ship company on this coast has av eraged in net earnings some over fifty per cent per annum upon the capital invested by the stockholders and put into the property.
 Yet, the majority of the transpor tation committee of the Legislature of 1923 undertook to reprimand the Attorney General for mixing in- to the transportation question. One of the interesting features of this attitude is the fact that for many years, in fact ever since 1919, the delegation in both the House and the Senate from the Third Division of Alaska has been solidly opposed to the Attorney Generals work in ex- posing the transportation situation, and have made several attempts to have the office made appointive in- stead of elective. During the last session there were probably three members of the delegation from the Third Division who felt differently on this subject.
 This situation is especially inter discriminated against by the trans portation companies and as such is the greater sufferer. To illustrate: The steamships carry cannery freight to Ketchikan and neighbo1- hood for $4.OO per ton, and for tho extra distance from Ketchikan to Cook Inlet points they add only $1.O0 extra; but they charge $7.50 per ton for general freight to Ketch- ikan and on that freight which goes to the general public add, for the extra distance from Ketchikan to Seward, not $1.OO but $500. In other words, on freight beyon1 Kofohilar &ho nonanol ,a,ahlio nava
The Alaska fisherman., 1927-10-15

have not been able to see the justification for this discrimination, but that system has received the consistent support of the delega- tions which the people of the Third Division have sent to the Legisla- ture.
 To those who argue that the freight rates are not important, that it means only two cents on a hat and five cents On pair of boots, I can only state that the gross re- ceipts for freight alone taken from the public by the two transportation companies in quesion amounts to something like Nine Million Dollars per annum. do not know the exact figures, because the companies have refused to furnish them. I base my calculations upon the gross receipts
 
 for 1918, which I have been able to obtain, and the increase of the business during the last nine years
 Tn my various reports on the sub- ject of transportation I have call ed attention to the fact that freight originating near the Great Lakes comes west over the Canadian rail roads to Vancouver, thence south to Puget Sound ports by Canadian boats. The Grand Trunk Pacific railroad, now a part of the Nation al Railroads of Canada, is willing to handle this class of freight for Alaska at exactly the same figures at which it is now handled by the Canadian railroads for Seattle, pro- vided it is permitted the same right to carry this freight in Canadian boats to Alaska which is permitted for carrying it to Seattle.
 Under the present system such freight, before it can be shipped to Alaska must be landed at Seattle, and there transhipped by American steamers to Alaska. On this class of goods the freight from Seattle to, say, Juneau is an extra expense and an extra burden on the people of the Territory which would be rendered unnecessary if the Canadian boats
The Alaska fisherman., 1927-10-15

In my reports I have also demon strated that we cannot reach the eastern market with our fresh fish over the port of Seattle. All fish on ice from Alaska, in order to reach the Atlantic Coast, or the dis trict east of the Mississippi, must be shipped over Prince Rupert. The country east of the Mississippi Riv- CT. is our best customer because there is where two-thirds of the population of the United States live. Under the present system, by reas~ on of the Jones Shipping Act, our fishermen are forced to go all the way from our fishing banks to Prince Rupert with their small! boats to deliver their catches. This involves a loss of time to these people of from five to seven days each trip. With the hope, probably, of encouraging or eliciting some governmental relief, MT. Nylen of Nome, in 1925, introduced in the Legislature a joint memorial to Congress asking that commercially Alaska be put on an equality with the States so far as the use of for eign ships were concerned. With the full knowledge that this was in tended as a relief for the fishing in- dustry of the Territory the memor- ial was defeated in the House by nine to seven vote. The entire dele gation from the Third Division vot- ing against it, joined by the stand patters from other Divisions, in- cluding the, one from the First Di- vision, who happened to hail from Juneau, the community that would experience the greatest benefit from a di1 ect connection with Prince Ru- pert. I might add that I advised MT. Nylen not to introduce the memorial because it would be de- feated. I had counted noses and knew where each man stood on any question of this nature.
 Tn my report to the Legislature of 1927 I recommended a subsidy establishing a steam boat line be- 4r-oo,, Dr;noo Punort and tha north.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-01-19
TO FORM COUNTY
P.T.A. FEDERATION
AT MEETING FRIDA !

For the purpose Of forming 4
county federation Of Parent Teach
erS associations, Il meeting has been
called for Friday afternoon AT -
clock at the Hotel Barbara Worth.
Requests for the formation of
such Il federation have been rccciv-
ed several times during the last
year by the executive board Of the
ninth district, California Congress
Of Parents and Teachers, of which
Imperial Valley is part.
Mrs. w. A. Price and Mrs. \.
Muehlcisen, district Officers who
are here from San Diego for the
week, will be speakers at the meet
ing.
At the present time there are II
j.. 7. A. groups in the county, and
the district officials report the
unanimous interest and approval of
the branches visited which are plan
ming 10 cooperate enthusiastically
for the formation Of the federation.
Following the formation of a
county federation, local rcprcsen-
tatiyc for the county will be eligible
to attend the district board meet
ings held monthly in San Diego.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-01-19
EMMANUEL CIRCLE
MEMBERS DISCUSS
MISSIONARY WORK

Baptist Missionary Work in
Japan and the Philippines was the
subject of an interesting afternoon
program presented at the Emmanuel
Circle meeting held at the First
baptist church Yesterday under the
direction of Mrs. II. Z. Corkhill.
Various phases of the subject
were interestingly given by Mes
danes William Fleming. J. NJ
Stark, George Finley, W. A. Scott,
Will Mahaney, Sally Hill and Wits
tier.
Miss Reed, representing the Coun'
ell of Women for Home Missions,
spoke on the formation of a valley
wide organization to improve the
condition of the foreign population
CT the county.
Mrs. D. w. Williams was hostess
for the day and served refresh,
r.ents at the conclusion of the pro
gram, assisted by Mrs. w. \. Scott
y large number of members were
present.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-01-19
Saunders Declares
Conditions Good

j. 7. Saunders. traffic manager Of
the southern Pacific Railroad, made
4 tour of inspection of the Imperial
Valley yesterday. Upon his return
to FL Centre last night he declared
that conditions throughout the val
ley are excellent and predicted IN
increase i'll the lettuce market this
year.
Saunders was accompanied on the
trip by q. L. Gaylord, superintend-
cnt OF the Los Angeles division of
the road, and V. +. Frizzell, local
freight and passenger agent.
Conditions are very good, :
Saunders declared. land there IS
no reason why this should not be Il
record year for the valley The let
luce seems to be in the best kind If
shape. =
Inc traffic manager is well ae-
Quainted with the problems faced
by the valley. lie has had consid,
cradle experience with conditions
here through many years of associa-
ton with the valley in his duties
with the Southern Pacific.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-01-19
VISITING p. T. A.
LEADERS MAKING
SPEAKING TOU r

As a part of their week s visit in
Imperial Valley in the interest of
the Parent-Teachers' association,
Mrs. w. A. Price, state treasurer of
the California congress of parent
teachers, and Mrs. A. Muehleisen. of
San Diego, president of the ninth
district, are making a series of adj
dresses of encouragement before the
organizations in all parts of the
county.
Tomorrow afternoon Mrs. Price
will speak at inland and Mrs. Niue
hleisen at Jasper. Tomorrow night
Mrs. Muehleisen will be the guest
of the Imperial P. T. A.. which is
planning large meeting and Mrs.
Price will visit Seeley.
Friday noon Mrs. Price will ad-
dress the chamber of commerce
luncheon at Imperial, speaking on
Modern Parents.' Both Officers
will speak at a meeting at the Hotel
Barbara Worth on Friday afternoon,
information concerning which will
be found in another column, and be-
fore the Alamo association in the
evening
Mrs. Muehliesen and Mrs. Price
are making their headquarters at
the Hotel Barbara Worth.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-01-19
BRIDGE LUNCHEON
GIVEN FOR CLUB
BY MRS. LEROY HOLT

Tuesday Bridge Club members
were entertained by Mrs. Leroy
Holt at a charming luncheon at the
Hotel Barbara Worth Yesterday.
Sweet peas and fresias ccntcrcd the
luncheon table, where novel place
cards bearing the four card suits
marked the covers for the guests.
In the bridge contest which fol
lowed, Mrs. Arthur Edgar and Mrs.
Holt made high scores.
Mrs Warren Fishburn of Los An
geles was the only guest Members
Of the club are Mesdames Tom Ed
gar and W. II. Best of Brawley,
Mesdames Arthur Edgar. +. X. c.
Fenton, Will r. Conway, Ross 7.
Hickcox, Edgar \. Nance and lie
roy Holt of this city.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-01-19
IMPORTANT CLUB
MEETING TO BE
HELD TOMORROW

Presentation of a fine program
by Calexico club women and the
reading of amendments to cover
proposed changes in the bylaws
concerning. membership and dues
will make tomorrow's meeting of
the Woman's Ten Thousand Club
one of decided interest and import.
ance.
Through the courtesy of a group
Of members of the Woman S I'm.
provement Club of Calexico, an uu.
usual entertainment will be given
Mrs. Q. A. Pratt viii tell the story
of Tolstoi's "What Men Live By
and a quartet composed of Mes
damesJ. F. Steintorf, Fred GunteT,
man, George Willoughby and P. P
Anderson will assist her with selec
tions at the story's conclusion.
"Dear Brutus,'' BY Sir James NJ
Barrie, will be reviewed by Mrs
Nelson Birmingham.
A brief talk on the Curtis Reed
bill, which is being sponsored by the
General Federation of Women >:
Clubs, viii be presented by the leg.
islative committee. AS this bill pro,
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-01-19
BRAWLEY ELKS
CHANGE PLANS
FOR BIG DANCE

Owing to the limited dancing
space in the new Brawley Elk s
temple, and the large large number
of reservations made for the dinner
dance to be held there tomorrow
evening, as a climax to the two days
celebration and dedication cerc-
monies, it was announced this
,ooSling that arrangements have
been made TO hold the dance part
of the entertainment at the Red
Wing Pavilion, in Brawley.
The dinner will be held in the
temple us previously planned, with
music from two orchestras and caba-
ret entertainment providing amuse-
mcnt for the diners. After the dim
ner. the Elks will go to the Red
Wing Pavilion, and there complete
the evening s celebration.
All Elks who are unable to Sc
cure reservations for the dinner. be-
cause of the limited amount avail
able, or who are prevented from at
tending by previous engagements,
are invited to be present at the
dance held at the pavilion, and may
60 through the temple ON a tour of
inspection during the evening.
According to Warren Currier, now
of Ell Centre, Past Exalted Ruler
and life member of the Brawley
lodge. the townspeoplc of Brawley
are showing an unusual interest in
the new building. n demonstration
of this being given in the presenta-
ton to the club of fine Knabc
grand piano, by the Brawley Com
munitv Club. The ladies have made
this gift in appreciation of the
club S courtesy i'll allowing them
the use of the temple as a club room
for their meeting held each Friday.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-01-19
p AbOuT
CALIFORNIA
l WlRV1N ENe1ER,
DEATH VALLEY

Death Valley was discovered bv
William Lewis Manly and his party
in 1S49 while on their way to Cali
fornia to search for gold. One of
the party possessed a map showing
an imaginary and short route to
Los Angeles. From Salt Lake thew
attempted to follow map and soon
found themselves stranded in that
valley later called Death Valley be-
cause of the hundreds of emigrants
who lost their lives ON its dry burn
ing wastes Without water and food
the party of eighteen would have
persisted had not Manly and Rogers
struggled on for help, returning lust
Ill time to save them after being
trapped four months in the desert.
How did California s population
increase for the last census pcrio,
compare with that of other states
California S population in 1915
was 2,377,549; in 1920, 1926. SCI
The percentage increase of AL wa,
exceeded only by the percentages OF
: Arizona and Montana.
When did the Panama Pacific OK
position opent
February 20, 1915.
How did the city of Chico get its
namep
Named after the ranch of its
founder, Gen. John Bidwcll, known
rs Rancho Chico, (littlc ranch.)
These questions will be answered
tomorrow:
What was the route taken hv tn,
pony cxprcsS?''
How many miles Of improved state
highways are there in California!
When did the work of retaining
the Imperial Valley begin and what
Is the present crop valuation of the
valley?
Did Father Sierra die in Califor.
MIA?
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-01-19
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate Of Omer Joseph Schccrlinck,
Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the UNI
dersigncd Mcna Granillo Schcer-
linck, Administrators of the Is
tate of Omer Joseph Schecrlinck,
deceased to the Creditors of, and
all persons having claims against
the said deceased, to exhibit tho
same with the necessary vouchers,
within four (4) months after the
first publication of this notice TO
the said Mena Granillo Scheer-
linck, Administrators, at loo Reh.
kopf Bldg, in the City of FL Cen
tro, County of Imperial, State of
California, or in the office of the
County Clerk, at the County Court
House, III Centre, California,
Dated January 18th, 1927.
MElNlA GRANILLO SCHEER-
LINCK.
Ian II 10 26 T. q
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-01-19
INFORMAL BRIDGE
DINNER GIVEN AT
THE O'BRIEN HONE

Mr.. and Mrs. Martin &. Q 'Brien
were host and hostess at an inform
al bridge dinner at their home on
Len Rev avenue last night. Corn
flowers and maiden hair fern were
combined in the centcrpiece for the
table, where covers were arranged
for Mr.. and Mrs. John kavanagh
of Los Angeles, Mr., and Mrs. Ncrn
Kavanagh of Seattle, Wash. Mr.
and Mrs. W. J. Strickland and the
host and hostess.
The award for the high combined
score was won by Mr.. and Mrs
Strickland at the close of the bridge
games.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-01-19
MRS. DOWD HOSTESS
TO MISSI ON A r Y
SOCIETY MEMBERS

Under the leadership of Mrs. Har-
~ Thacker, the study of "Moslem
Women,' which is being made by
the Methodist Missionary Society
this season was continued at meet
ing yesterday afternoon. Mrs. N.
j.. Dowd was hostess at her home,
669 Wensley avenue. Thirteen mem
bers were present.
An invitation TO the society TO
cooperate in work being planned
among the foreign population of
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-01-19
SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS

Imperial valley was extended by
Miss Reed, representative for the
Council of Women for Home Mis-
sions in a brief talk,
Mrs. T. D. Jacobs presided at the
business session, and Mrs. Joe +.
King led the devotions.
Mrs. Dowd, assisted by Mrs. W.
". McEuen, served refreshments at
the conclusion of the meeting.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-01-19
Truck Stolen
At Brawley

A Ford truck was reported stolen
to the Ell Centre police by the police
at Brawley last night. The machine,
owned by the Cherry Bloom Soda
Works, was stolen in Brawley at
about 1880 o'clock and it was be.
lieved that the thief had started to.
ward FL Centre. No trace of the
truck was seen hero although the
local police kept vigil throughout
the night.
The truck was described as hay
ing Il one and one-half ton capacity
and bore the license number 11-241.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-01-19
MISSIONARY GROUP
VOTE IN FAVOR OF
RELIEF PROGRAM

Enthusiastically voting to cooper
ate with the fine work being plan
ned for the valley by the undenomi-
national field missionary WORKER
Miss Sarah j. Reed, fifteen mem
: bers of the newly organized Mission
airy Society of the Presbyterian
| church went on record in favor Of
"a program of relief work among the
foreign population of the valley.
. The action was taken at a meeting
at Mrs. Clyde Dyer s yesterday aft
crnoon, following Il pot luck lunch-
con at which the Missionary soci-
ETY. and members of Mrs. \. c. Hurl-
burt s Bible class gathered.
Miss Reed S comprehensive talk
on "Visions," followed Mrs. Hurl-
burt s opening PRAYER and singing
led by Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Halliday
at the organ.
The need for local organizations
to act as forerunners of valley.
wide missionary federation was
stressed by Miss Reed, whose plan
calls for a clinic, mothers meet
ings, kindergarten classes and tn"
! organization of clubs for children
and young people. Miss Reed told
OF the need for voluntary workers
to assist with this program.
| The enthusiasm of the speaker re-
suited in the unanimous decision OF
! the society to aid the work in every
way possible. Mrs. Lee and Mrs.
Parker were appointed rs members
of committee to represent the So
ciety at general meeting to be
held next week.
Discuss Future Work
Activities of the society, which
are TO be divided between the for
cign field and local needs, were. dis
cussed. Alaska is the foreign field
chosen bv the society for it's out
side activities. A generous contri-
button is to be sent to the Sheldon
Jackson hospital and a box to tic
Haynes Mission.
Contributions for the box, which
is to include Bibles, pictures, books,
! toys, clothing for children and
adults may be left with Mrs. W. ].
lements, go Olive avenue. Mrs.
Clements, Mrs. j. II. Rank and Mrs.
Parker are to be assisted by the
young girls of the church in making
scrap books for the box.
Mrs. Dyer, president, was in
charge of the Missionary Society
meeting, and Mrs. Phinney of the
session of the Bible class. The Bible
class informally discussed its work,
which includes cheering the sick Of
the church By messages, flowers and
visits, in addition to its study of the
scriptures
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-01-19
Presbyterian Sunday
School Party viii BE
Girea January rs

Jan, % is the new date anlounrad
tor the Sunday school party whicn
was to have been given al the Pros
byterian church tomorrow night. Aii
members who We're planning to at
tend are asked to bear this change
in mind and keep the latter date
OPEN
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-01-19

Was Los Angeles ever the capital
of California?
Questions about California will
be answered if sent to the Califor-
MIA Information department of this
newspaper.)
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-01-19

vides for a secretary Of education
On the President s cabinet and for
educational research work, it is i'm
portant that club members under
stand the measure so they may give
it their intelligent support.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-01-19
THE WEATHER

LOS ANGELES AND VICINITY
Cloudy, unsettled weather tonight
and Thursday, with probably RAIN.
Moderate temperature.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA -
Cloudy tonight and Thursday; prob
ably rain in west portion. Modcr-
ate tcmUcraturc.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-01-19
UNCLE EXPRESSES BELIEF
GIRL WAS KIDNAPPED

by United Press Leased Wire
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19.-Fear
That Gladys Pieblow, II year old
Los Angeles girl, was kidnapped in
that city and brought to San Fran
cisco, was expressed to police today
by her uncle, George V. Archie, as
he enlisted local aid in the search.
The girl dropped from sight in
Los Angeles Thursday, on the eve
of her wedding to j. A. Miller, a
sailor.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-01-19
State of California,

State of California,
County of Imperial, IS
On this 9TH day of January,
1927, before me, Russie W. Shaw,
a Notary Public in and for the
County of Imperial. State of Cali
fornia, residing therein, duly com
misslone,, and sworn, personally APP
pcarcd i'ranl. J. Peacock. known
to me 20 be the person whose name
IS Subscribed to the foregoing in
s'rlment, ard acknowledged to me
that he executed INC Same.
In Witness Whereof. | have here
unto set NY hand and affixed my
official seal the al" ana year in
his certificate first above written.
RUSSIE w. SHAW,
Notary Public in and for the Coun-
~ of Imperial, State of Califor
MIA. (SEAL)
j II 0 26 + ,
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-01-19
SCICTS BALL TO
BE HELD FRIDAY
AT ROMANS CLUB

Outstanding as the largest soci1l
affair to be given in this city this
week j. the Fourth Annual SSciots
ball, which will be held at the Ten
Thousand Club Friday night.
ndcr the direction Of Earl
Northrup, chairman of the enter
tainnent committee, most success
tul event is beng planned Tom
Stewart viii act as chairman Of the
decorating committee, and Bet
Lemons Of the rcfrcshmcnt commit,
tee.
Herbert Holt viii be in charge Of
the music which will be furnished
Ly tho Sciots' own orchestra, di.
roctcd by Sciot Bill Roskc. The
best music in Imperial Valley, IS
the slogan the orchestra has prom
ised to live up 10.
Prize dances and feature numbers
viii add to the evening s fun. All
Nasons and their friends are invi5-
cd to attend.
Sciots are reminded to be sure to
wear their fcZZcs.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-01-19
CERTIFICATE OF BUSINESS
FICTITIOUS NAME

The undersigned does hereby Ger
tify that he is conducting a cream
cry business at Ell Centre, Califor-
MIA, under the fictitious firm name
of Arrowhead Creamery Co., and
that said firm is composed of the
following named person, to-wit:
Frank j. Peacock, whose address
IS 2l44 Violet Street, Los Angeles,
California.
Witness my hand this 9th day of
January, 1927.
FRANK J. PEACOCK.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-01-19

Money to Loan On Automobiles.
Sterling Securities Co. Inc, Fred X.
Cross, Mgr. 600 Main st. adv
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-01-19

Money to Loan on Automobiles.
Sterling Securities &C. Inc. Fred r
Cross, Mgr. GEO Main st. adv
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-01-19

Love docsn t always want to fint
the way.
Evening star., 1927-11-02

tional Constitution Liberty League Of
America for the Repeal or Modifica-
ton of the Eighteenth Amendment.
Announcing he had been invited by
Palms chief counsel to join the de.
fense. Cuvillier said he would leave
for Lansing Saturday, welcoming the
opportunity to correct perhaps the
greatest injustice that has ever been
known in this country"
Palm, who is 20 years old, was sen
fenced to life Imprisonment a month
ago. Carrying liquor is felony In
Michigan. and under State law life i'm
prisonment is mandatory after four
convictions Of felonies. OF Palm g
three other convictions, two were for
Illegally carrying liquor and the third
for raising currency.