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The Alaskan., 1930-06-27
There is Need For Demonstration
 Fur Farms An Editorial

Acting on the recommenda- tion of Commissioner Charles II. Flory the Department of Agri- |culture recently gave approval Ito a plan for the establishment of a federal fur experiment sta tion in connection with the Alas ka College. This attitude of CO., operation on the part of the Commissioner and the Depart ment of Agriculture is highly commendable but the reason why such an institution should be placed at Fairbanks is not apparent.
 There is a crying need for ex- perimental research in solving the problems of the fur farmers The fur farming industry in Alaska is yet in it's infancy but
 n view of the numbers. engage he capital involved and the po- tential importance of the indus
 ry to the Territory at large, it devolves upon the federal gov ernment or the Territory to en courage the production in every possible way, and to this end it would seem only logical that the work should be carried on at such a point as will be most quickly and easily accessible to tlose who will benefit by the contact and in a locality where natural conditions most closely resemble those under which the fur farmers must operate. The Fur farms of the Territory com prise two major groups: South cast Alaska and Southwest Alas ka-both situated on the coast where climatic conditions and natural feed resources bear no resemblance to those of Fair banks on the great tundras of the interior.
 Two Or three reasons have been given for placing the eX- perimental fur farm at Fair banks and we shall give them due consideration.
 First. "The federal govern ment already has a similar work under way at the College, con- sisting of studies in crossbreed- ing reindeer and caribou and is also conducting feeding experi- ments with reindeer, etc"
 Just what connection there can be between experiments with reindeer and experiments to
 Continued on page 2
The Alaskan., 1930-06-27
Sifferman Funeral
 Attended by Many

E. N. Dinner of the Alaskan Glacier Seafood Company, who has been on a short trip to Se- attle on account of the sudden and unexpected death of his partner and brother-in-laW, Karl I. Sifferman, returned to Peters burg on the Aleutian with Capt. Glasscock.
 The loss of Karl is a severe blow to the shrimp business and to the town of Petersburg. From 2 small beginning, fifteen years ago, the business has grown steadily and gradually to an in
 1ustry of no mean proportions
 7nd few people realize the inn portant part MT. Sifferman has played in this development which has made possible a large and steady payroll in this town, Being in charge of the selling end of the business in Seattle, MT. Sifferman's duties have kept him close to Seattle but he has found time to make several trips to Alaska and on those trips he
 made many friends and personal acquaintanceS in Petersburg who extend their sincere con-
 tOlenceS and heart felt sympa- Shy at this time. It seems al most pity that he could not lave been spared to enjoy for many years the fruits of his h. DOTS. He was universally revered and trusted by his acquaintances md business associates who gathered in a mighty concourse to pay their last respects to friend wholesalers, bankers, re- tailers, longshoremen, truckdriv- ers and men from many walks of life who had come to know and love him, came with beautiful and expensive floral offerings The boys on the local shrimp boats sent a large anchor of roses IS an appreciation of their sym 'athy and respect. It was a pleasure to know him and to have been associated with such man must ever be a source of yenuine satisfaction to his part ner who will carry on the busi- ness along the same lines as heretofore.
The Alaskan., 1930-06-27
Longer Closure
 Bristol Bay Area

Recent supplementary regula- tions issued by the Secretary of Commerce impose a 6O-hour close period at Nushagak in the Bristol Bay area. Under the new regulation the close season is from 6 p. m. Friday to 6 a. m. Monday of each week.
 Advices from the Alaska Pen insula indicate a sight run up to last week with a fairly good run of pinks and chums.
The Alaskan., 1930-06-27
THE SOVIET WAY

Four men, including a former Chief Justice of the UZbekiStan Supreme Court, have been sen fenced to death following con- yiction of favoring Kulaks or rich peasants in court proceed ings and accepting bribes.
The Alaskan., 1930-06-27
CLIMATE HEAVEN AS
 COMPARED TO CHICAGO

With a seasons record of 9- degrees, twelve deaths were re- ported in Chicago on the 24th ot this month.
 Centralia, Washington, report ct pavements bsckling under a heat of 106 degrees. Farmers state that oats and corn parch- ed for lack of rain.
The Alaskan., 1930-06-27

Melvin Howe, who has been visiting here with his cousins, Paul and Arthur Tveten, return ed to his home in Ketchikan, on the Admiral Watson.
The Alaskan., 1930-06-27
Trolling Closure
 Ls Explained
From Pacific Fisherman

The closure of troll fishing in Southeast Alaska waters between August "A and September 30, re- gently ordered in amended fish cry regulation, is designed as a measure for the protection of Silver salmon and NOT FOR KING salmon, according to a statement by Henry Malley, commissioner of fisheries.
 A number of persons interest ed in the trolling and mild cur ing business wired the commits sioner in protest against the re- gulation. In one of his replies, MT. O'Malley explains the situa- tion in the following language:
 "In regard to your protest against that feature of the regu- lations which prohibits commer- cial trolling for salmon in South eastern Alaska from D. m Aug uSt "A to 6 D. m. September 30. you arc advised that this close season is necessary to afford pro lection to the COhO or Silver sal mon. This species has had com paratively little protection here tofore, but in the interests of conservations it is essential that adequate protective measures be adopted for Echoes as well a Chinook or King salmon.
 "As you are aware, Coho sal mon are more abundant late in the summer and in the fall after the run of King salmon has slackened, and more intensive for Cohoes naturally re- suits. It is therefore logical that a close season be made effective during at least part of this peri cd for conservation needs and to insure compliance with that fea- ture of the law requiring an es- exponent of not less than 50 per cent of salmon to the spawning grounds.
 T am glad to note that you consider prohibitive restrictions of King salmon, also that you commend that part of the re- cent regulations which provides that in commercial trolling op- erations in Southeastern Alaska no King salmon shall be caught which when dressed will weigh less than six pounds.
 50 far as the six-pound linn it is concerned, I would say that if every such undersized King salmon caught could he return ed to the water alive, which of course from a practical stand point is impossible, it would re- suit in a saving of only 3 per cent of king salmon caught by troll CTS in Southeast Alaska. You will appreciate, therefore, that additional regulatory measures are also necessary for adequate conservation requirements"
The Alaskan., 1930-06-27
THE FAMOUS BRIGADE

The Royal Northwest Mounted Police of Canada consists of if ty officers and 900 privates. It is an armed force organized in ten divisions under a commissioner.
The Alaskan., 1930-06-27

Jack Mcbride is over from the Gtikine metropolis renewing old acquaintances. Jack says the industrial school development at Shoemaker Bay is a great boon to WrangeTs.
The Alaskan., 1930-06-27
AN HEIR TO LINDBERGHS

Sunday afternoon was born to Col. and Mrs. Charles A. Lind bergh, a son, at the home of Mrs. Lindbergh's parents at Engle- wood, New Jersey. The little one arrived on the 24th birth date of it's mother.
The Alaskan., 1930-06-27
ENGINEER ASSUMES DUTIES

ENGINEER ASSUMES DUTIES Major Layson E. Atkins arrived in Juneau this week and asSum- ed his duties with the Alaska Road Commission. After get ting acquainted with his office and men, Major Atkins will make a swing thru the Territory with Major Elliott, president of the Commission and Governor Parks to become more familiar with the field personnel, the work and the people.
The Alaskan., 1930-06-27

Capt. Arthur Johnson of Rake is having a Deisel engine install ed in his boat, the Woodrow, at the Fryer Machine Shops.
The Alaskan., 1930-06-27
Seattle Times

The purpose prostate Washington have
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19
Boys Work Subject
OF Rotarv Members

Boys work for the coming year
was the principal subject before
members OF the Brownsville Rotary
club. Wednesday 1T noon.
Ed Mockbee advanced the idea
Of the club sponsoring one Boy
Scout troop. saying that requests
would b. made for each OF the
remaining civic clubs to also spon-
Sor a troop.
Plans for the observance OF BOYS
week, April Is to May 3, are also
being drawn up. Mr.. Mockbee X
planning that a program for each
day is hoped to be adopted at a
later meeting.
William S. West. who presided.
called attention to a pamphlet
setting forth the duties Of the new
highway officers soon to be placed
on patrol duty Of state roads.
j. w. Irvine called the attention
Of those present to the fact that
the Brownsville high school this
year enters play under the state
Specifications for district champion
ship, and asked the support OF the
club members and city. Assistance
OF business men in taking the
census was asked by letter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19
Bandits Admit All
Guilty in SlaYing

DENVER, Colo, March l9-tP)-
Warned that they probably will
hang for the fatal shooting Of
Deputy Sheriff c. A. Hickman. Of
Eads, Colo, and that a straight
forward story was their sole hope
for escape, three confessed robbers
OF the Manter, Kas., State Bank
have admitted they all are equally
guilty in the Staying.
Denying previous statements tina:
Claude Rhea killed Hickman, the
three men, Rhea. John Walker and
Andrew Halliday signed a state
ment that ali participated in the
affray.
The latest story OF the officers
death was told in the Denver county
jail. The trio was brought here
yesterday from Johnson, Kas.. fol-
lowing their arrest by possemen
near Jetmore, Kas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19
FARMERS ASKED
TO LIST NEEDS
Steps Suggested to Avoid
Labor Shortage In
Coming Harvest
Especial to The Herald.)

RIO HONDO, March 1e-The
Lower Rio Grande Valley can pre-
vent a threatened shortage in labor
If 1t viii take immediate action, in
the opinion OF S. L. Gill, general
manager Of the Lower Rio Grande
Valley, Inc.
MI. Gill spoke to farmers at a
meeting here, and asked them to
give him an accurate idea Of the
number Of laborers they will need
to harvest potatoes and other spring
crops.
He also asked the farmers Of other
sections of the Valley to make out
a list.
He suggested TO the farmers that
they place advertisements in Span
ish language newspapers, particu-
larry in San Antonio, as there are
many Mexicans there who might be
brought to the Valley.
Willacy county Is now bringing
400 laborers from Carlo Springs,
Mr.. Gill explained in talking TO the
farmers here.
He said that from all indications
there will be a considerable short
age of labor in the Valley for the
spring deal unless some more la
borers are brought into the Valley.
A large number will be needed 70
handle the record potato. bean and
tomato crops in Cameron and parts
Of Hidalgo county.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19
HOUSE FLAYS
SENATE over
LOBBY ACTION
Holder Says Colleges
Crippled by Refusal
To Vote Revenue

AUSTIN. March 19-P-Although
The legislature had finally eased
over penitentiary legislation today,
IL was far from having settled its
sulphur tax and appropriations
troubles, with only two days to 60.
Both houses continued their
adamant attitudes with reference
TO taxing sulphur, the house to
make the levy not less than rs
cents, preferably 81. and the SEN
ate not TO yield TO a tax in excess
OF fifty cents.
A movement in both branches
yesterday TO instruct their c~onferees
trying TO bring the two branches
together failed. The house rejected
proposals TO request its committee
men to settle on rs cents and so
cents, and tie senate did not act
on q resolution TO order its con-
ferees to accept a compromise Of rs
cents offered by the house last
Saturday. The committee was idle
Monday and Tuesday. after the
senate had fatty refused the houses
overtures.
House members said some pretty
hard things about the senate and
alleged sulphur lobbyists during
discussion OF the matter. repre-
sentative Ray Holder OF Dallas pro-
posing a resolution to not only
refuse to come down to the senate's
30 cents but TO have signs hung
on the state colleges and institu-
tons giving the senate credit for
closing summer schools and Grip
ping hospitals and asylums because
1t refused 10 vote revenue needed
70 give them emergency funds.
Holders resolution was voted down
and then expunged from the record
on motion of Representative Har-
old Kayton of San Antonio, who
said the proposal offered an insult
70 one branch Of the legislature.
The senate had passed an ap-
preparation bill directing the ex-
penditure Of approximately S., 000,-
600 over a two-year period. after
some Of the senators got in amend
ments carrying allotments for new
buildings for educational institu-
tons In their respective district.
The house was not inclined TO
look with favor on the senate's
apparent generosity with funds
which Governor Moody had pointed
out the previous day, in appropria-
tions, the state did not have. and
indications were there would be
some extensive trading in a last
minute free conference.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19
Six Persons Hurt
In Frisco Blast

SAN FRANCISCO, March l9-AP)
"A gas explosion following a flood
from a broken 16-inch water main
left six persons injured here today
and considerable damage. The
flood caused a break in the land
connection Of the trans-Pacific
cable OF the Postal Telegraph and
Gable company. holding up COM
m~unication with the Orient for
several hours.
For more than two hours the
torrent roared down the avenue and
was diverted into Balboa street
trapping automobiles IN a deluge
Of sand and water. Twisted and
broken gas lines loosed a flood o!
gas over the district, filling house:
snd adding 10 the danger from the
water.
A gas explosion soon followed In
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
A. Gerdes, demolishing the st-uc-
ture and hurting Mr.. and Mrs
Gerdes into their back yard. -Four
other persons were less seriously
hurt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19
Was a Problem
To His Mother

When little Lynn Hannum came
20 the table with a far-away look in
mis- eyes instead OF bounding into
his chair to be the first n there.
his mother, who lives in Chicago at
2655 N. Melvina Ave, knew there
was really something wrong with
him. Lynn was usually a healthy,
robust boy. He would dash in and
out of the house. but for some rea-
son he would get droopy too often.
It worried me until ! was told too
much sweet food a giving him 4
sour stomach, and that Acidine
would help him. I gave him regu-
lar doses to get his stomach sweet
ened, and he Is fine now. We are
never without Acidine now"
More than 2 million people de-
pend on Acidine to sweeten sour
stomach; to relieve that dry sensa-
ton In throat: 70 eliminate gas;
TO give them & good appetite, all be-
cause 1t is so sure. tastes so good.
and costs so littlel You can get
Acidine ut any drug store. adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19
King Protests
High Animal Duties

W. A. King Of Snake Kings ranch.
Brownsville animal dealer. appeared
last night before the Matamoros
Chamber Of Commerce and request
ed that the chamber use its in
fiuence in establishing a quota
for the inspection OF birds, reptiles
and animals imported from Mex
leo. King alleged in his petition
that he Is charged as high as sixty
five cents fo- each animal inspect
ed. and that the payment of such
duty makes It Improbable for him
to import animals to the United
States.
Several other important matters
were also brought before the cham
Der for discussion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19
MUSICAL SHOW
IN READINESS
Play to Be Presented By
Local Talent Tonight
AT Dittmann Theater

The musical show, Revue Of Re-
vues." to be given by local talent
at hte Dittmann theater tonight, Is
said by Joe Crixell, manager. to be
in readiness for a smooth and ex-
cellent performance. The show Is
scheduled to open at 8 p. N.
A special feature Is the Jingle
Dance, an opening chorus with six
boys and six girls. Another fea-
ture is Ranger March," with a
chorus Of 10 girls from Browns
Vile and the upper Valley.
Down Among the Sugar Cane"
is another offering that is expected
to be a success. The cast includes
so or more persons, II was announ-
ced today.
Final rehearsals will be held at
the theater this afternoon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19

CHICAGO, March l9-Pl-Chi-
cage wondered today what had
become Of its notorious bad man.
Alfonso Capone.
Rumors varied widely as 10 the
whereabouts o. the scarfaced over
lord or ~gangiand since his release
from a Philadelphia jail Monday,
where he hal spent ten months for
carrying concealed weapons
The Herald and Examiner said
It had definitely learned that Cap
one arrived yesterday by plane and
Immediately slipped into hiding
with his lieutenants. After these
business conferences are over,
the newspaper said, Capone intends
to leave Observation-Disclosures un-
known. The Tribune said Capcne
was in one Of his hideouts in
Indiana.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19
Anti-P no Group l.
Refused Charter

AUSTIN, March 19.-CP-Assist-
ant Attorney General Rice M. Tilley
ruled today that under the law the
secretary Of state could not issue q
charter to the Texas Association
against Prohibition, Inc, with
headquarters in San Antonio.
The association applied for a
charter last month, but the applica-
ton was denied On grounds the law
prohibited the filing OF the char
ter Of any proposed corporation to
be organized for the purpose OF
aiding and assisting the success or
defeat Of any question to be voted
upon by the qualified voters OF the
state, or any subdivision thereof"
The applicants were Lawrence Fl.
Bates. George w. Stone and j. S.
Hooper, all OF San Antonio.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19
Wisconsin Acts On
Texas Land Permit

MADISON, Wis, March 194P1-
A permanent injunction restraining
the Wisconsin Real Estate Brokers
board from denying John Schunk
Of Milwaukee the right TO sell Tex
Is lands in Wisconsin was issued
last night by circuit Judge A. c.
Hoppmann.
At the same time the Judge
vacated an order obtained by the
board restraining Schunk from
selling Texas lands to Wisconsin
residents. Frank Kuehl, assistant
attorney general, who acted as
counsel for the board, called the
decision a mere moral victory" for
Schunk, an agent of the Progreso
Development company OF Texas.
Schunk Is still bound BY a promise
made the board, Kuehl said, to
abstain from selling Texas lands
regardless of the outcome Of the
case in court.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19
Friday Dollar Day
For Local Stores

-Four OF BroTnsville's largest
stores will celebrate a Dollar Day
Sale Friday, March n.
The stores are Bollack's Depart
ment store. Dorfman, jeweler, G. E.
Stone. chain department store, and
Manatou, department sore.
Managers or the various stores
report that unusual bargains will
be on display for the Dollar Day
Sale.
The sale will last but one day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19
Mexican Capitalist
Held; Wife Is Shot

EAGLE PASS. March i9=P-
Fructuoso Garcia ZuaZua, cattle
man and capitalist OF Piedras Ne
gras. Mexico, was lodged in jail in
the Mexican border town last night
on a charge Of shooting his wife.
The woman, suffering from three
bullet wounds. was brought to an
Eagle Pass hospital for treatment.
Physicians believed she would re-
cover. She was the daughter OF
Rafael Bonnet or San Antonio.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19
Close Guard Kept
On Black Attackers

HOUSTON. March 1872
Closely guarded in the jail here to-
day. Tom Buckner and Robert
Johnson, negroes. faced charges Of
vagrancy. carrying a pistol. robbery
with firearms and criminal assault
in connection with the holdup Of
Ramiro Rodizy Of Galveston and
an attack upon Mrs. Rodizy. john
son was named on the assault
charge.
Rodizy told officers he and his
wife were returning from Dallas and
the negroes were allowed to get into
the a and ride. One Of them drew
a revolver and forced Rodizy from
the machine, and they drove away
with Mrs. Rodizy. She was found
later in the automobile and said
n Of the negroes had criminally
assaulted her.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19
Harrington Promised
New Station Action

Especial 70 The Herald.)
HARLINGEN, March 19-Har-
lingen's request for q new Missouri
Pacific passenger station has been
received In the office OF Fl. r. SAT-
ford, Houston. vice-president OF
the line, and will be considered by
him az an early date. a letter 10
the Harlingen Chamber OF Com
merce advises.
Mr.. Stafford Is at present out o.
Houston on business. the letter
stated. but will return to his Of
flee within q few days.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19
.Argotane Brings
Relief Medical
Aid Could Not

when three doctors failed to give
me relief from my suffering. I had
about given up hope Of obtaining
relief. But after ! had been taking
Argotane only a short time, ! had
improved to such an extent that It
was hard to believe. I'm ready TO
swear by Argotane now" The fore
going remarkable statement was
made to a representative Of the Ar
gotane company by Mr.. Gustav r.
Bruins. a we'll known cafe proprietor
residing at 1913 Leopard Street, Cor
pus Christi, Texas.
Il had a sluggish liver" contin-
ued Mr.. Bruins, "and I also suffered
from gallstones. Gas formations,
pains in my bowels. backaches and
headaches that I could hardly stand.
all combined to make my life mis-
cradle. I always felt tired and
WORKOUT when 7 got up in the
morning. and when I stopped over,
I turned blind as ! arose.
"Argotane had created such a
sensation all over the country that
I finally started the treatment my
self. a sort of last grasp at my fail
ing health. And this medicine Ger
tainly did the work for me. After
! had taken one and a half bottles
Of Argotane, my stomach was in a
fine condition. ! had no more head
aches. my g~allstones had disap-
peared. and now ! can stoop over
and rise up without a bit of dis
treSS.
ANY preparation that can do
this when medical attention fails is
worth any mans recommendation.
Hence, I have no hesitation about
recommending 1t and I an glad TO
give this statement"
Genuine Argotane may be bought
in Brownsville at the Martinez
Drug Stores. No. | Market Plaza
and No. q Victoria Heights. adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19
Boy Scout Campaign
Nears Goal Sought

Brownsville's Boy Scout cam
paign today reached the ST. 900
mark. in its march toward q goal
Of Sl2. 800.
Ed Mockbee. chairman of the
campaign committee. said the re-
naming $500 Is expected to be
raised within the next day or so
and the money contributed to Boy
Scout work OF the next three years.
This quota is the sum allotted
out OF the total Of $4,000 sought.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-19
Ray Wait Purchases
Donna Ford Agency

Ray s. Wait, for many years
known in Valley business and a re-
altor Of Brownsville, announces the
purchase OF the Ford Agency Of the
Tension Motor company Of Donna.
He will have as business associate
Sam a. Rodgers. for the past ten
years connected with the Ford and
Lincoln organization throughout
Texas.