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The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-13
Reapportioning Congress.
(New York Times.)

After postponng for ten years action on the constitutional mandate to reapportion the House of Representatives Congress last year passed law authorizing the Department of Commerce to draw up a plan If Congress does not modify it, the House will be recast accordingly. Under it eleven States gain seats twenty-one States lose. Con- gress knew this perfectly when it finally and re- luctantly obeyed the requirement of the Consttu- tion There is no excuse for agtating the question all over again. Yet this is what Representatives and Senators from the States which lose members propose to do at the short session of Congress.
 The new reapportionment law based on the principle that the House is already too large, 435 members and should not be increased. No new facts have arisen to change that decision or to call it's justice into dispute The only possible ground of opposition is the selfish wish of States which have lost in population to keep their present numerical representation.
 Advocates of reopenng the entire question say that they assured of aid from neutrals; that ls of States which have neither gained nor lost under the reapportionment It is to be hoped that this is not true The law having been adopted after long debate and delay neutrals should not permit themselves to be used to set it aside In this House the neutrals have "A votes; the States which gain under the reapportionment have 151-a total of 225 against the 210 which could be mustered by the States which to lose members in the Seventy third House. With only eleven weeks of life for the short session, the reapportionment question should not be allowed to consume any of the time. It rests with the neutras to that it does not. In the Senate 42 members from States which lose Representatives g from States which gain, leaving the neutras with 32, more than sufficient to sustain the report of the Department Of Com merce filibuster against it would work the wrong way, for in this case inaction means rati- fcation.
 On the face of the report, normal Republican territory will gain votes and Democratic areas will lose in the electoral college of 1882. But this should not be used to influence action The law is just the mandate is constitutional. There will be more than enough politics played in the Legis- Iatures of States where Congressional districts are to be carved out Any who had hoped that 1e31 would provide rest from political manoeuvres reckoned without this disturbing question:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-13
ADDING POWER TO DRIVE FOR INTERNATIONAL HIGHWAY.

No project in recent years has received so wide support the Pacific Coast as that accorded the Yukon Pacific Highway project. by means of which it is proposed to open northern British Columbia, Yukon Territory and Alaska to the motoring public of Canada and the United States. Prominent lead CTS in finance and business, automobile nssocia- tions city, county and State good roads organi- cations and officials of various kinds were quick to endorse it.
 The latest endorsement. that of the Western Division of the United States Chamber of Commerce at its Portland convention, is of the most important it has so far received Membership in this organization is widespread and embraces all of the leading commercial associations in the West It is one of the most influential of its kind in the country and through 1t be reached the national Chamber to which the resolution of endorsement will be submitted at its next meeting. Undoubtedly the impetus which has already been imparted to the movement will be augmented by the added power of the Western Divisions support
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-13

evolved by the Bradley interests in developing their | great mine here.
 It is of the greatest mining properties Of It's type in the world To arrive at its present profit able stage, it has been necessary to solve quite a number of unusual problems connected with the mining and milling of and in waste disposal Those who have shared in it's evolution have blazed the way in the handling of low grade and the credit given them by engineers everywhere for their remarkable pioneering achievement is well earned
 The development of the mine into a dividend payer is of very great import to Juneau, we'll to the entire Territory It is one of the largest employers of labor in Alaska. It's payroll might well be called the backbone of commerce here. As long it continues to be prosperous, Juneau will share in it's prosperity Its ore reserves tre- mendous and it's record long period of years evidences that the payment of dividends will not be merely temporary, but will last with the life of the mine
 The Bradleys and their aides deserve the con- gratuatons of the community for their splendid success. They have given Juneau well as their stockholders one of the very finest of Christmas gifts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-13
THE ALASKA JUNEAU'S PROGRESS.

While the initiation of dividend payments on it's common stock by the Alaska Juneau Gold Min ing Company has been foreshadowed for several years by the results of it's mining operations here and the recent action of the Board of Directors in fixing the rate therefore not unforeseen, the action itself was of the finest bits of news from local viewpoint that has been given out here in a long time. In his annual report to the stock holders, as of December 29. 1929, MT F W. Bradley President of the Company informed them that the affairs of the corporation were in such shape as to justify the commencement of dividend pay ments" and said these might begin in the second quarter of this year
 The rate fixed by the company-ten cents per quarter or 40 cents annually-is four per cent on the stock at part of s10 but than six per cent on the average quotations current in recent months While this is not excessive, it is gratify ing under all of the existing circumstances. The payment of dividends Of any kind, indeed, is a striking proof of the efficiency of the management of the property and its operations and of the soundness of the engineering program which was
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-13
A STATEMENT OF PROGRESS.

The financial statement and accompanying report made to the Chamber of Commerce by Secretary G. H. Walmsley covering the past years activities of that organization highly pleasing documents They constitute line record of progress ana con- structive service that the Chamber rendered pri- marily to this community and also to all of the Territory It is particularly gratifying to note that despite the unusually large number of endeavors IL engaged in during the year. it carried over Q sub stantial cash balance as a nucleus for next years work
 A large part of the credit is due to the Execu- tive Committee and it's officers for this showing. Expenditure of funds under the Chambers consti- tution rests mainly in their hands Their report is ample evidence that of the funds entrusted to them wasted or misapplied.
 To enumerate here again the projects engaging the attention of the Chamber last year not neces- sary They were listed in detail by Secretary walmsleys fine report appearing in The Empire last Thursday They covered every phase Of com munity activity and denoted the high plane on which the Chambers constructive work for com munity and territorial advancement is carried on The vote of thanks which the Chamber 50 heartily gave to the directors and officers was as timely as it was justified They are entitled to the thanks of the entire city
 The membership last year vas 228 the largest of any similar organization n Alaska As MT Walmsley pointed out, tn ne greatest number of members in the ChambeI history. But it should be even larger The towns population, and it's varied interests, would be better served and the membership of the organization more representa- tive if it could enroll $50 members This is goal that should not be difficult of achievement next year in the light of the splendid record of the year just ended.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-13
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE, Anchorage, Alaska.
 Sent 04 1Q2O

Sept. 24, 1930
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the ALASKA PACIFIC SAL MON CORPORATION, corpora tion organized under the laws of the State of Delaware and quali- fled to engage in business in the Territory of Alaska, has made ap- plication, Serial O7472, for Soldiers Additional Homestead, as assignee of Wm. J. ONeal, a beneficiary under Sections 2306 and 1907, U. S. Revised Statutes, for tract of land consisting of approximately 402 acres, situated on the west shore of Port Althorp, on Chicha- golf Island, one and one-half miles southeast of Point Lucan, Alaska, embraced in U. s. Survey No. 1909, from which corner No. l MIG. tU.SLM No. 1857 bears s. 34o 15' 26" E. 32.32 chains, Latitude 58' 08' %" N, Longitude 1862 20' 25" w., and which iS more particularly described as follows, to-wit:
 Commencing at Corner No. 1, identical with Corner No. 3, Deep Sea Salmon Company's Trade and Manufacturing site, U s. Non-mineral Survey No. 1857, Anchorage, Alaska, Serial No. 06519; thence north sos chains to Corner No. 2, identi- cal with Corner No. 3, Tongass National Forest elimination, August p, 1925; thence east 888 chains to Corner No. 3, identical with Corner No. 9, Tongass National Forest elim- ination, August p, 1925; thence, following the meanders of mean high tide line of Port Althorp, South 26h E. 3.02 chains, South COZ w. 436 chains to Corner No. 4; thence w. 6.85 chains to Corner No. l, the place of beginning
 Any and all persons claiming adversely any of the above de- scribed land should file their ad- verse claims within the period of publication or thirty days there after or they will be barred by the provisions of the Statutes.
 J. LINDLEY GREEN,
 Register. First publication, Nov. 5, 1880. Last publication. Jan. ', 1881.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-13

The membership of the Executive Committee for next year continues of the high rank as of previous years Messrs. J. J. Connors, H. Wander Leest M L. Merritt, w. w. Council, E. M Goddard, Ludwig Nelson and w. s. George, it has very capable board to direct it's activities for the coming twelve months. All have served the Chamber in some capacity in the past and bring to the direc- torate experience in the work we'll more than average ability.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-13
The Lure of the Road.
Steward Gateway.)

One of the most fascinating things in all the world is a winding road, It lures It beckons. It promises new and exciting scenes In fact, it hurls a veritable challenge to the man with an adyen- turous spirit to explore its unknown course, up hill and down dale to a gamorous journeys end. Few realize what completion of the International High way to Alaska from the States, means to this great Territory Alaska will begin to reap it's just reward when that road is built affording easy ingress and egress and inexpensive transportation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-13

President Hoover will not call a special session of Congress Tt is unnecessary for employment or anything else He has found that out by ex- perience-(St. Louis Globe)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-13

Conditions are improving. Nevertheless the com ing winter is going to be good time for every one who is provided for to have heart.-(Toledo Blade)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-13

There is tremendous lot of hokum in politics, remarks the Kansas City Times. And how the people do swallow itl-(Mlwaukee JournaL)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-12-13

Robert Griggs dscoverer of the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, reports finding lverwort, which is not sausage but the pioneer of vegetable life, growing Alaska glaciers. Let's pray that some conservation fanatic doesn't demand few liverwort reservations.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-23
Greatest Citrus Acreage In
The World

There is a Magic Valley. ard 81 years ago its pio-
neer builders and developers invaded it for developing
purposes. Now the claim is made BY the San Juan
Sentinel that this section Of Texas viii be the site
Of the greatest citrus fruit industry in the world BY
the end of the year 1881. Moreover. The Sentinel
presents figures on which 1t bases the siI'ement. On
april ]. 1880. the Magic Valley had COOL .1O1 citrus
trees. This seasons paintings are estimated at l50-
600 and by the end Of 1881 another $4,000 viii have
been planted. OF the April / total 4.201. $50 were
grapefruit; Of the present years paintings 100000
were Of grapefruit. and next years paintings are es-
tinated az 65oO00o. bringing the census OF the grape
fruit trees alone to 61O1 $50.
Florida. The Sentinel AYERS. present leader Of the
industry, has $4,000 bearing grapefruit trees and
+0c000 nonhearers. most of them requirements.
Paintings in Florida have been virtually al a stand
stu for several years, and the present total is not
expected materially to be changed BY the end Of
1851.
Speaking Of irrigation projects, the Harlingen
Star let's il be known that mo more seepage and
water logged land Is the slogan Of the Valley I'M
provement forces. that the Lower Flo Grande VALLEY
is now carrying our an irrigation construction pro-
gram involving an expenditure Of S35O00.000 that
this viii increase approximately $4,000 600 the value
Of irrigation works In the entire section including
Starr and WilIacy counties and lastly that it will
increase close 70 100000 acres the amount Of land in
cluded in irrigation districts. And all this has been
accomplished in the short space of 27 years.
Is there q new Texas?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-23

of"
John Mitchell's eyes were blood
shot. It was evident he too had
spent a sleepless night. Suddenly
he launched into a bitter denuncia-
ton Of Tod Jordan.
IF he's TO blame for this h
cried. If he's harmed Celia III
see he gets tia limitl' The man
was actually shaking with rage
4 don't trust Jordan" Shields
put n
Trust him. The mans "A no.
tor ous rogue. To think how Celia
could even have met such a coun-
crel is beyond me. He ought 70 be
in JAIL"
Barney Shields looked surprised.
But how he began. why did
YOU consent TO let Celia marry
him7"
Marry Jordan7 Are YOU crazy7'
Barney turned toward Mrs. Par
sons. But YOU told ne she vas
going to marry Jordan ne de-
clared.
John Mitchells eyes blazed
YOU" ne cried. addressing the
woman. 'Evelyn-is this true?"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-23

Then you'd better come here. ]
want to talk 10 you"
Barney agreed and departed from
the shop. He hailed a cab and
rode TO Evelyn's apartment. Evelyn
herself opened the door in answer
to his ring.
Good morning, Mr. Shields On.
what a terrible night this has
been-l'
Mrs. Parsons tone was distressed
hIr for all that her cheeks were
tinted as healthily and her MORN
ing robe was ever more becoming
than usual.
Barney followed her into the liv-
Ing room. John Mitchell turned
from the window.
No news OF Jordan7' ne demand
ed without prelude. You didn't see
enything az ALP
Nothing. Any word from Bal
tlmore?"
Mitchell shook his head shes
not there. I talked with the woman
who keeps the flat. She's going
tn let me know II she hears any
thing. Ny God. I don't know what
the child could have been thinking
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-23
Legge In The Market Buying
Wheat

Alexander w. Lessee Ivy III the market buying wheat
ano his buying Is said to have placed wheat IS 70 %
Gems above the world price level Now il is said
that the wheat holding Of the government relief
cooperation has meen added 70 hy 2oo000oO bushels
owing to recent purchases ar a total Of l~o4o0o0o0
bushels since the farm relief board began to furc-
tior.
There is going TO be a very interesting closing ses-
sion Of a DYING congress. Hoover IS up IN the air, all
his cabinet officers are UP In the cir. most Of the
Congressional leaders are up In the air Borah isn't
Up in the air. He has a program and he is going r
fisat for 3. He IS the Wild bull in the republican
crc-kery shop.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-23
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in which Jordan lost his balance.
He pulled back. pushing the door
wide open. Another instant and
all three were inside.
Jordan cursed loudly. Barney
had pinned the others arm back
and was holding him helpless.
"Celia!" Mitchell cried, Celia.
are you here?"
In the subdued lights objects In
the room were vaguely outlined. II
was a large room, illuminated by q
single lamp on a table. At the rear
were two doors through ont Of
which a light was shining.
There was no one else in the first
room. A swift glance and then
Mitchell sprang for the inner cham
Der.
Let 20 my arm. you detll"
Jordan snorted.
Not until you tell US where Celia
Is"
But I don't know, I swear !
haven't seen her. Let 60, damn
YOU! You're vrenchng my shout
CERT"
They were struggling back and
forth when Mitchell ~reappeared.
shes not here" he said. "Jor-
dan. where did YOU leave herr"
Barney relaxed his hold. A
quick movement and Jordan had
freed himself. Il tell you I haven't
seen the girl!' he stormed. Why
do you come to me about it IL she
isn't home? Once and for all. are
YOU going to get out or do I have
to throw you out?"
Jordan's words were menacinE
but he made no effort to carry out
his threat.
Listen Barney said calmly.
you left Mrs. Parsons apartment
With Celia at four o'clock this after
noon"
L tell you I didn't"
do you own a black roadster7"
What's that got 10 do with It?
Who are YOU to stand here and ask
me ouestions7"
Have you7'
weller. YES. But it's in a gar
-" for rerairs. I had a smashup
last week"
Then YOU weren't driving your
CAV this afternoon7'
NO. OF course not"
Barney looked toward Mitchell
You'll not deny" the older nan
said. eveing Jordan. that you've
h~en seeing my daughter repeated
" of late though I forbade her to
hive anything 70 do With you7"
We'll. what are YOU going to do
about IT,"
Again Mitchell looked as though
r. would attack the Young nsn
'rd orce more Barney Shields in
.e-fered.
She isn't here-thst's clear"
Shields said. Il doubt II you'll get
envthirV ou. Of him BIZ asking
QUESTIONS. Mavbe we'd better 60"
You will IL YOU know what's
cood for vou!" Jordan threatened
John Mitchell hesitated. thought
hstter Of It and followed Shields to
the door. AS they we're about to
leave he turned. IF I find you've
lied" he warned Jordan. I'll break
every bone in your body
"Oh-ves? Listen. YOU old buzz
ard. IL you try coming around
here again you're going TO be sorryl"
The door snapped shut. Mitchell
and Shields went downstairs and
out Of the building. The father
launched into incoherent invectives.
III handle that Young scoundrel!"
te concluded. I'm going 10 find
ar officer"
You mean TO have Jordan arrest
II certainly do"
But. Mr. Mitchell-rhat good
will that dc? It's Celia We want
to find"
Jordan knows where she Is. I'd
swear TO it,"
Maybe. But YOU know shes not
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-23
BEGIN HERE D

Celia Mltcnell, II, leaves Balti-
more where she has lived with her
seamstress mother. Margaret Rogers
to join her wealthy father, John
Mitchell, in New York. The par
eLts are divorced and Mrs. Rogers
Is a widow following a second mar
riage.
Barney Shields, young newspaper
photographer, Is In love with the
girl. Mitchell asks Evelyn Parsons.
beautiful widow, to introduce his
daughter to other young people.
Mrs. Parsons agrees, considering
Celia a means to win Mitchells
affections. She soon becomes jeal-
Gus Of the girl and schemes to
get rid of her by encouraging q
romance between Celia and Tod
jordan. fascinating but Of dubious
character. Mitchell has forbidden
his daughter to see Jordan.
Shields comes to New York to
work and meets Celia. She tells
him she cares for Jordan but later
realizes It Is Shields whom she loves.
Mrs. Parsons arouses Mitchells an
tagonism toward Shields and the
father and daughter quarrel. Celia
departs for Baltimore only to find
that her mother has disappeared.
leaving no clevs to her whereabouts.
Mitchell arrives. affects a reconcile
alton and takes Celia back to New
York.
Meanwhile Mrs. Parsons has in
formed Shields that Celia Is to mar
rs Jordan. When Celia meets the
Young man zach misunderstands
the other and the interview ends
with the affair between them broken
off. Mrs. Parsons tells Celia she
Is going to marry Mitchell. No word
comes OF Celia's mother. The girl
Is miserable and lonely and when
Jordan begs her TO elope she goes
away with him. It is midnight when
Mrs. Parsons notifies Mitchell the
Girl Is missing. The father is dis
traught. He goes to Shields and to-
gether they go to Jordan's apart
I mont
NOW CO ON WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER LVI
rs your name Jordan" Mitchell
asked the scowling youth in the
doorway. The corridor was dimly
Ii. and the faces Of all three men
we're Swallowed.
I'm Tod Jordan, yes. What do
-ou want7"
John Mitchell suddenly became
excitable. II want my daughter"
n. exclaimed. Celia What have
YOU done with herr If shes
here"
Just a minute Just = minute
7 cont know who YOU are or any,
thing about your daughter. What's
the idea Of breaking into a private
ansrtnent in the middle OF the
nlght? You'd better get OUT"
Mit-hell's face was livid. He
would have struck at Jordan but
Barney Shields stepped between the
trJ.
Execute me" he said MY name
is Shields and this is Mr.. Mitchell
Celia Mitchells father. She
didn't come home this evening and
LETT a note saying she vas going
cwav 10 stay. We have informa-
ton that she left the apartment in
your compnv. Where Is she7'
Why ask me? I don't know any
thing about 1t. II anybody says ]
was with her it's a liei" .
Il warn YOU. Jordan" John Mitch
ell choked out the words. that
you'd better tell me where she Isl
III put YOU behind bars for thisi"
"Oh-you will?" Jordan's voice
was contemptuous. We'll. let me
advise YOU two to get oct OF here
before ! call a cop. I told YOU ]
dent know anything about your
daughter. Nov get out"
He would have slammed the door
but Shields was too quick for him
Ba-ney's right arm caught Jordan
by surpri-e. There was a tussle
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-23
Brownsville Has:

l. A population in 1880 Of 22.050.
, a mean average temperature of %.
3. Bank deposits, $4,000 900.
T. Four railroads. seven paved highways.
5. international airport. five air lines.
s. A 100000 deep water port financed.
:. The best climate. soil in the world.