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a time only because nothing more salts
factory had been offered. Many of the
ablest students of the problem in the
Senate and House, and outside of Con-
gress, saw the weakness of an enumer-
alton of foreign-born in 1890 or at any
other time as a quota basis. This
caused the national origins provisions to
be written by the Senate, after which
II was agreed to by the House and
Senate conferees. and still later, by the
House and afterward approved by the
President
The number of foreign born in the
country in 1890 is a foreign born basis.
The national origins computation of
every element of the whole population
of America, native and foreign-born, as
built from the first settlement of the
colonies. the territories and other parts
of the republic, running through the
census of 1890. and every census to
date, is an American basis
Misstatements Repeated.
The oft-repeated statement that the
national origins quotas are based solely
on the apparent origin of names shown
in the census of 1890. or exclusively on
the whole of that census, is not true
The history of the settlement of the
colonies, of the settlement of Florida,
of Texas. of the Louisiana Territory
and the parts of, Mexico. which went
into American States. the census of
1890, and each succeeding census, with
all our immigration figures and the
emigration records of Europe, went into
the computation made by experts who
had made thorough study of census
and population elements and had long
practical experience in dealing with
them. Each of the quota countries was
then given quota in approximate pro-
portion TO its contribution to our COM
posite population,
OF course they did not compute the
racial composition of individuals. The
law forbids that. To tell the public
that is involved, is to bubble and
equivocate.
An effort has. been made to impress
the country that the national origins
provisions furnish only an unavoidable
approximation of a quota basis. and
that the 1890 census Is an exact and
certain basis for the calculation of
quotas made in 1924. Between 1890
and 1924 period Of 81 years, the inter-
national boundaries of Europe had been
conglomerated. and rearranged on a
vast scale. All that the census of 1890
showed as to the country of the immi-
grants origin was that he was born in
Russia, or in. Germany, or France, or
Austria. or one of the many oft-chang-
ing Balkan states, as the. immigrant
understood and stated to the enumera-
tor in 1890. Even II the statements of
the foreign-bDrn, many of whom neither
understood nor spoke English. made to
the temporarily employed thousands of
unframed en5lmerators, as to where the
were born, had been correct,
some Of the countries to which quotas
were given in 1924 did not exist as
nations in 1890 and were, of course,
not listed in that census
People Under New Map.
Some European states had been
created out of the territory of other
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fact that when shipload of immi-
grants arrived in America in those
early days, If the ship bringing the i'm
migrants was a British ship. and tine
great pulk of them were British, then
these immigrants were recorded as
being of British origin. It is also q
we'll known fact that q large number
Of men who fought in Washington's
Continental Army bore names which
are not found upon the census rolls OF
1890, thus demonstrating how mac
Curats is the 1880 census. That bring
the case, it appeals to me, as it appeals
to many others. that we are better to
maintain the present basis of quotas,
which is that figured on the census
figures of 1890, showing the total num-
bEr OF foreign-born residents in Amer
lea at that time. and to maintain this
until some better scheme can be worked
out.
Figures Are Surprising.
Careful tabulation of the records of
immigration to America during the first
10 years of immigration statistics, start
ing in 1920 and ending in 1890, sur
prises one when these records are COM
pared with the temporary immigration
quotas which have been established by
virtus of the 1890 census of foreign
burn. These records disclose that Eng
land, Scotland and Wales sent to us,
during that 70-year period, an average
Of $3.50 immigrants annually. The
QUOTA Of Great Britain under the 1890
tasis, now operative is 34,007. Under
national origins it would be 65,721.
Belgium sent us an average, during
that 70-year period, Of 628, and under
the 1880 basis they sent us 512 immi-
grE1tS annually. Under national origins
they would send 1,4l3.
Russia sent an average Of 1858 and
under the present basis of quotas is
national origins plan would give Russia
2,7B4.
Greece sent us 80 immigrants on the
average during that 70-year period and
under the 1890 basis now operative
sends us f0o immigrants annually. I'm
der national origins Greece would have
307.
Germany sent us $3.50 on the aver
age through that longer periDd and
under the. present baSis OF quotas is
privileged to send US 81 ,227 immigrants
whereas national origins would
cut Germany to 25,957.
Ireland Ssnt an average in that first
7U-year immigration period OF 4e,7sl
each year and under the present basis
Of immigration is privileged to send
2B, SGT annually. The national origins
plan would reduce this number to
1883.
Norway, Sweden and Denmark in tlle
20 years sent an average of 1921 iuasfd-
grants year to us. Under the present
basis of quotas those countries are erti-
titled to- 18,803 per year Under the
national origins plan these Scandi-
nsVialI countries would be slashed TO
6,Sq2.
These figures show how much more
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People Under New Man.

Some European states had been
created out of the territory of other
countries. I'm some instances territory
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-15

has accomplished this season.
 MT. Sargent said plane in land ing by striking a waterlogged box or log or other debris, could easily smashup. He urged control of the situation before such an accident happened.
 Wonderful Work Done
 The Navy's Alaska Aerial Expedi- tion has done a wonderful work this year, declared MT. Sargent. Ii has mapped some 10000 square miles of Territory, made many oblique photographs of timber, wat erpower resources, roads, glacier front and other subjects.
 The mapping and other films made have a great economic value he declared. And the glacier photo graphs and others have scien- tific worth almost incalculable. AL together, it would be impossible to evaluate the work that has been done, he said.
 New Sources of Power
 In the discovery of new resources, particularly water power, the ex- petition has excelled. Two string of lakes were discovered on Baran- of Island, and a fine lake found near Taku Inlet. MT. Sargent esti- mated that 75,o00 to 100000 horse power has been added to the known waterpower resources of the district as result of these dis coveries. And all of it will even- tually be put into use, he added
 In closing he paid his respects to Commander Radford and his comrades flor the very wonderful work they have done" and to the people of Juneau for the aid and courtesies shown the entire expedi- ton.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-15
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R. A. J. .aWALLING------.-'-"

SYNOPSIS: Buried treasures archaeological gems-found be- meath Newplace Abbey, attract Roger Peil to Blackwater and into a circle of vicious hatred. Bertram Fotherbury, new own CT of the ancient abbey, is friendly but the parsOn Marling is especially bitter in his ami mostly toward Pell and spreads a story that Pell is an eX-con- vict. Tom Grenofen discrcdits Markings story, likes PeII but is more concerned with Veron- ica Sea broke's captivating charm. Veronica mysteriously Is being drawn into the baffling tangle. Late one night, Greno- fen and two friends, ROyle and Somerfield, hear a woman cry out. They run to the road and find Veronica, badly frightened but unharmed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-15
STEVE JOHNSON TO
 OPEN COMMODORE
 SATURDAY MORNING

The Commodore Cigar Store, op- poSite the Coliseum Theatre will be opened to the public Saturday morning. Newly decorated, painted and remodeled The Commodore is one of the finest billiard and ice cream parlors in the city. Steve Johnson is the proprietor and is well known in the city. Ice cream, candies, cold drinks, cigars, cigar
 cites and tobaccos will be on sale.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-15
Chapter 4
A MIDNICHT SURPRISE

Royle and I dashed to Veronica'' side.
 "Hullo, Andy is it you?" she said puffing. And MT. Grenofen?"
 Veronica Royle was insisting what is it?'
 Nothing, Andy, only little gams of hide-and-seek."
 "veronical You cried out. Some. things up!"
 Steady, Royle," said I. Away accept a lady's word"
 Thanks" said Veronica, that the most sensible thing I've hear since we met"
 Before anybody spoke again Scmerfield came across the road.
 Missed him" he said What; up, Vcronica?"
 Nothing, Martin Tell you to morrow. MT. Grenofen-see me a, far as Standpoint, will you?"
 Royle seemed on the verge of an V II ou1OuloV puO OOiiici i1tlk caught his arm, both fingered z moment to say goodnight and ther walked toward their punt
 Veronica leaned back against the bank again.
 Better, now" she said after 6 few moments.
 A"That's fine said I. "Is thert anything you want to say to me?' Nothing tonight, think" sht replied I'm rather tired; Tvt walked from Hollam Bay station
 We moved away towards hei house, l by her side, wondering why she had told me that tara diddle. Hollam Fay was four miles and the station swarmed with taxis
 Suddenly Veronica said: You're an understanding person, MT. Gren- ofen, you know when to keep youl thoughts to yourself"
 And that was all that passed be tween us before I left her at the gate or SeaDfOKeS mouse.
 With my mind full of the chance that Laxton might have arrived at Woodcot while I was absent, hur- ried back.
 But not far. Just round the bend where the three of us had started running down, I staggered back, struck by the dazzling light Of a torch shot at me from dis tance of two or three yards.
 Instantly the light vanished, leav- ing me groping. I heard a sound of rapid footsteps. Then silence. Having hesitated a second or two I moved upwards. nerves a little frayed
 Don't be alarmed, MT. Greno- fen" said a voice, and a figure dimly moved out from the hedge. But I recognized the voice. It was Professor .Laxton's.
 Did you show that light?' l said angrlly.
 Certainly not, MT. Grenofen. l couldn't see the man who did-My car broke down at Brimpton, miles away and I was trying to find Woodcot. Fortunately for me, he lit up your face.'
 My anger subsided, and we walked on up to my home. Mother greeted us, set out supper for Lax ton, and retired. Afterwards, Lax ton and I sat in the den smoking. You know" said he. This Newplace Abbey is queer business. There were never any Romans at Blackwater.
 Then how"
 How did the stuff get there? Had Pell anything to do with it?' MT. Fotherbury made the discov- cry" I replied.
 "Tell you what, we'll go to New place Abbey now and see few things for ourselves"
 He seemed amused by my amaze- rr,1ent but assented. Thus while the clock in Marling's tower was rtriking twelve, we were vaulting 63er the walls of Newplace and
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-15
MRS. MCCORMICK TO LEAVE
 FOR DAUGHTERS BEDSIDE

Mrs Richard Mccormick, accom- panied by her daughter Rita, ex- poets to leave on the Princess Char lotte Friday morning for Pacific Grove, California, to be at the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. Mae Schuman, who is again in a very critical state, according to word lately received Some time ago Mrs. Schuman was seriously afflict- ed with so-called brain fever, from which she had apparently rallied. Her present illness is due to some infection of the spine, according to the message received.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-15
PETE DESfOI IS
 NOW AT FAIRBANKS

Pete Despot, one of the best known resaurant men who ever presided over a range in Juneau
 is now located in business in Fair banks, proprietor of the Model Cafe. Writing to friends in Juneau he says he wants to be remembered to all former associates and friends going into Fairbanks, to be sure and look him up, if only to shake hands and say "Howdye, old timer. .
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-15
ATTENTION

American Legion Auxiliary Members are notified that busi- ness meeting will be held at the Dugout August 18th at 800 pm.
 MRS. A. B. CLARK, adv. Secretary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-15
SARGENT WARNS OF DANGERS ID
 AIRCRAFT HERE
Debris in Harbor Is Men ace Praises Work of
 Navy Mapping Crew
Associated Press Photo

Deprls dumped into the waters of the local harbor constitute a serious menace to aircraft landing there, declared R. H. Sargent, representative of the Interior De- partment with the Navy Mappers, in a brief talk today to the Cham Der of Commerce. His warning was a preface to a high tribute to the Naval expedition for the work it
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-15

Laxton and Grenofen are des- tined to meet a still more en- crossing puzzle in tOmorrow's chapter.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-15
IN AND OUT OF HOSPITAL

Mrs. Arne Shudshift, who recent ly underwent a major operation in St. Ann's, returned home yesterday and is feeling fine.
 Jack Gravrock is recovering in the hospital from an attack of ap- pondicitis, for which an operation may not be necessary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-15
DOUGLAS NEVIS
MRS. SEY HOSTESS
 AT LUNCHEON

Mrs. Charles Sey entertained at a bridge luncheon at her h m e Wednesday afternoon. More than twenty guests from both Juneau and Douglas enjoyed the afternoon. With five tables engaged in play, the following received the honors: Mrs. w. E. Cahill, high score; Mrs. John Mills, low, and Mrs. A. R Edwards, cut rrize
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-15
LEAVES FOR SOUTH

H. J. Harvey left on the Dorothy Alexander for his home near Au- burn, Washington, yesterday aftel a weeks visit with L. w. Kilburn The two men were former mining partners more than g years ago
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-15
RETURNS FRCM TAKU

Lawrence Carlson, who has beeh working for mining company mp the Taku River for the past month returned home by plane Tuesday,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-15
Schumacher Plaster Wall Board

 Nothing flimsy or delicate about this superior wall board. IL its manufactured by pat ented processes that build a sturdy long life into every convenient sized strip. It is made for permanent con- struction for interior and ex- terior walls, to with stand hard knocks and tough usage and to stand up under any climatic conditions. Can be finished with paint, calcimine or wallpaper.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-15

found a path leading to the clois- ters.
 These were ruins. Hardly a vestige of the big church remained except three of the external walls pierced at short intervals by point ed windows. We entered the bay so formed, and here Laxton took the lead, sinking by the wall that outtted the excavations.
 Laxton fiercely grabbed my arm md pointed through a window. A iny quantity of light was reflected rom one spot in the disordered utted the excavations. Suddenly the light went out. We leard metallic sound repeated hree or four times. Then the light ! eappeared. Somebody was dig ing there on his own account-a CIV strokes and then an inspection with the aid of the light.
 Our observation of the uncanny fight was abruptly terminated. The ound of movement close at hand cached US out of the darkness ! kind of sliding footstep It was mmistakably coming towards us.
 Half a dozen footsteps and a pause. More steps, another pause The author of those steps, too, was watching the digger outside. He was reeping from window to window tn a few seconds he would reach )urs.
 My nerves gave an involuntary ,ump as the swish of a skirt struck ne on the knee as it passed. We heard a rapid padding of feet that indicated running
 "A womanl Well, I'm" Laxton ,xclaimed
 His voice had simply splintered he silence. The light outside was immediately abused. We heard a col dropped. Then silence.
 I'll go round to the right Lax on whispered. You take the other nd"
 I dashed to the other side of the xcavation. A minute later, I heard running step-I could see noth- ng. Following it another and ighter tread with longer stride. A hadow passed at about 20 feet and
 followed across the lawn until I net Laxton.
 In silence we searched up and lown the driveway, over the lawns, md all without result. The fugi- i've had melted away. We stood lesitating for a moment, afraid to make sound. This time I gripped his arm. I was looking up the drive when I saw shadow pass on to it from the turf The shadow anne swiftly towards us, went be- 'ond us and silently entered house.
 Ten minutes after Laxton and I were outside the walls of Newplace
 What house was that?" Laxton asked.
 "Marling's,' I replied
 Its puzzling Who was the wom- an I wonder?"
 "Marling was the woman" said I. 'Marling always wears a cassock. You'd easily mistake him for a woman in this pitchy darknessl" Copyright, 1929, Wm. Morrow Co)
 Laxton and Grenofen are des-
 fined tn meet a still more en-
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U. s. Patents protect the manufacturing processes that make Schumacher wall board different from any other. It is cured, kiln dried and pre- shrunk so that it will not warp, buckle, shrink, chip, crack or blister. For econ- omy, durability, permanence, be sure to use this study, de- pendabIe wall board. Look for the Schumacher" trade mark on each convenient sized strip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-13
Allowance

for your old machine,
regardless of make or
condition - toward the
purchase of any Free
Westinghouse Electric
Cabinet Model.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-04
ESTATE
FIRM TO MOVE
Dickinson To Be I'm
Attractive Office In Ell
Jardin Building

Carpenters Tuesday were complet-
ing work on the new offices OF
James Dickinson company. Browns
vile realtors, who will move into
their new quarters on the ground
floor of FL Jardin hotel the latter
part Of this week or early part Of
next week. Private offices have
been partitioned off, and carpenters
expected to finish work on the
cashiers office by Wednesday.
Painters will be ready to put on fin
iShing touches in the new place
Wednesday afternoon.
Our new offices will have a great
deal more room" A. ID. Dickinson,
Jr., said, and will enable us to
combine offices and make transac-
tions in a more concise and bust
neSSlike manner. Our fixtures will
be new, with a complete overhauling
Of all present equipment.
I'VE are preparing to begin q new
deal soon, which. when announced
will come as a pleasant surprise to
our many friends. Our business has
held up remarkably we'll during the
first five months of the year and
we expect no letdown during the re-
mainder OF 1929" Dickinson de-
clared.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-04
new CURRENCY
SHOWN HERE
New Bills Smaller, Handler
And Made of More En-
during Material

Uncle Sans new currency was be-
ing displayed Tuesday at the State
National Bank. Officials had four
bills: 81, 50, IS. and $40 in a frame,
the first speciOlens of the new
money to be received here.
The bills are about three-fourths
the size OF the old currency in
length and width. and a great deal
more attractive. They are in III de-
nominations. the even remaining
being $50. $50. 500, $500, $1,000,
$4,000. and $4,000.
Those on display here carry the
portraits of washington, Jefferson.
Lincoln, and Hamilton.
The new paper money will h OF
greater folding endurance. paTticu-
larly in the cross direction. than
the older. and longer wear is as
sured. 1t is estimated. moreover that
the saving to the government on IS
suance OF the new bills will amount
to four or five millions Of dollars
annually.
The new bills in all likelihood will
be put into circulation here about
July 10. and the treasury depart
ment. plans to take the old bills
out gradually. after which they will
be torn into bits and burned.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-04
POSTALSALES
SHOW BICGAIN
Increase of 21.9 Per Cent
For May Over Year Ago
Is Revealed

The rapid growth and expansion
Of Brownsville continues to be re-
Elected monthly in mounting postal
receipts.
Figures released by Postmaster G.
w. bennett reveal a gain Of 2l.9
plus per cent for this month Of
May ove the corresponding period
a year ago.
Actual receipts, exclusive Of G. o.
DIS and money orders, amounted
to s5.506.03 as compared with s4,-
51483, a gain in cash Of $991.20.
The remarkable gain in airmail
stamps which started with the in
auguration Of the international line
March 9, also was continued.
There were $500 stamps Of the
five-cent variety sold: $50 of the
l0-cent variety, and $50 stamped en-
velopes; a grand total OF S253.98 as
against a total Of $50, a year ago, a
net gain Of $233.98.
For the year to date. sales have
amounted to S29.243.39. Receipts
for the same period in 1923 were
S~26,173.63. The gain is $2,069.T6 or
10 per cent.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-04
Edelstein Employees
Hear Miss Price At
Weekly Store Meet

Employees of Edelstein's Monday
night heard Miss Bernadine Price.
secretary Of the Brownsville Retail
Merchants Association explain the
service Of her organization. She
told her listeners the qualifications
necessary for a man to possess in
order to obtain employment. accord
ing to the standards OF the asso-
citation. These. she said, include not
only business intelligence but also
the correct moral aspect.
Miss Price also told of the direct
way in which the association helps
the merchant. by keeping him posted
on the financial responsibility OF the
city's residents, by working with him
on past due accounts, and in many
other ways.
About 30 employees heard the
talk.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-04
Mrs. Lena Carter
Dies At Home of
Her Daughter Here

Mrs. Lena Carter, for many years
a resident Of this city. died at the
home of her daughter. Mrs. G. Z.
Butler. 200 Adams. at 7 p. m. Mon
day, after a long illness.
Funeral services are TO be held at
4:30 p. m. Tuesday at the home,
with Rev. A. K. Scott. pastor of the
Central Christian church. of which
the deceased was a member. Off
ciating.
Mrs. Carter, who was 10 years of
age. is survived by her daughter,
Mrs. Butler: a niece. Mrs. c. C..
Clarke Of San Marcos. and one
nephew. j. l.. Lacy. also of San Mar
o Mrs. Clarke had been at her
aunt's bedside for the past 10 days.
The deceased was the youngest OF
nine children. the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Hiram Lacy. She was
born in Decatursville. Tenn. Nov.
20. 1851. She came to Texas from
Kentucky in 1896. and has lived in
Brownsville for the past 20 years.
Pallbearers are to be w. G.. Will
man. +. r. Starri-. G. N. Hill. Chas.
H. Jones, L. 3. Fard. o. G. Schen-
del, Sherwood Bishop and j. "A. Rus
sell.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-04
PALACE. McALLEN

Screen operetta is o a fact.
Through the magic of the talking
picture. "The Desert Song" one Of
the most tuneful and most popular
musical plays ever brought to the
stage. has been brought to the
screen. and has been produced on
a scale that would be impossible in
the theater.
Siigmund Romberg'S o with
its magnificent choruses and the
lifting charm OF its beautiful solo
numbers. has been reproduced by
Vitaphone in all its original glory.
The scenes throughout the pic
ture are especially beautiful. rang
ing from an extensive French mill
tary post in Morocco to encamp-
ments of the Red Shadow and his
band Of native Riffs IN rocky
passes Of the mountains. and far
flung vistas OF the rolling sands