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The Alaskan., 1931-04-10
Commercial Club Seeks More
 Information Fibre Box Tax

lcOuld be secured. The property
 belongs to the P. A. F. Co.,, so fl
 vas decided to enter into nego- iationS with Manager Archie Shields to determine whether or not a concession can be secured
 It was recognized that it would ue difficult to raise any large
 nm of money in view of efforts now being made to raise funds for a gymnasium
 West Petersburg Road Held Up
 MT. Dinner reported that it is quite possible that the West Pe- 'tersburg highway project would, be lost. The roadway is survey ed and would pass through pa tented lands owned by w. H Royden (''Wabish Bill'O, who states in a letter that he has borne considerable expense ir the way of private surveys and feels that he should be reimburs- ed if the roadway passes through his land. Others along the pro- posed roadway feel that MT Royden would not be damaged but would rather benefit by the construction of the highway Communications with MT, Roy den have brought no response to date. Bids submitted by con- tractors for the construction work were to be opened yester- day but the results were not tC be published until the right-of- way matter had been settled.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10
Would Define
 Fishing Gear

The ziegler memorial to Cong ress asking it to bestoW author .ty on the Alaska legislature tC prescribe and define apparatus and methods to be used in talk ! .ng salmon. passed the House ! last Friday by a vote of 13 to 2; Rrosius and Foster opposing Fosters effort to amend the bill py striking out reference to Zap paratus and methods" and in- serting clause asking that the legislature be given authority to administer the whole of the Alaskan fisheries was defeated when ziegler took the floor against it, and declared that such action would have the eff feet of killing the memorial.
 The stage is all set for the legislative inquiry to be made into the conduct Of Alaskan ter ritorial offices. Vim, Donnelly Hellerich and Murray comprise inc House committee and Sen ators Hess, Lomen and Benja- min represent the Senate on the committee.
 Hearings on Fibre Box Tax
 The Ways and Means Commit tee is holding hearings on the 7iegler fibre box tax for the pro- lection of the Alaska lumber in- dustry, and Jchnston's measure boosting rates in net incomes from mining operations.
 LegaIize Common Law Marriages
 A measure which will have a tendency to raise question as to moral conduct was introduced ny Senator Lomen This meas ure provides common law marri- rges where persons concerned reside more than 50 miles from the U. S. Commissioner. Two witnesses are required and con- 1racting parties sign a statement 9cknowledging the marriage and this acknowledgment is to be cent forward to the nearest |, commissioner
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10
ALASKA FARMER DEAD

Dr. Charles Georgeson, fam ous Alaskan agriculturist, died Tn his home, Seattle, last week Funeral services and intermen+ in Seattle.
 Professor Georgeson under the Department of Agriculture, at Sitka made some very useful contributions to the study of agriculture and plant life during his many years in Sitka. A fine sturdy, lovable character. Hi departure from Alaska was a great loss and his death a severe blow.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10
P T.. 4. Presents Excellent Program,

At the high school auditorium Wednesday evening, was held the regular monthly meeting of the P. T. A. A musical comedy entitled "Cynthia's Strategy, J with a cast of four principal players and a supporting chorus of eighteen voices proved very entertaining. Two excellent vo- cal solos by Aubrey Shaquania were we'll received
 At the business meeting, the treasurer reported a balance of "231 in the P. T. A. gymnasium fund. This is in addition to sev- eral other funds now beinc raised by otker organizations fo' the same purpose.
 Mrs. Harold Lee and Mrs Charles Anderson were chOGer delegates to the Territorial P T A. meetings to be held in Ket- chikan, April 14th
 The following officers were chosen for the coming year Mrs. Charles Anderson, Presi- 1ent; Mrs. Harold Lee, Vic President: Miss Mable Ottness Secretary Treasurer.
 A luncheon was served follow ing the meeting.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10
WrangeIl
Lone Star State Leafc
 In Sulphur \ ring

Figures on sulphur prodycticn in the United States, issued by the U. s. department of com merce, show 2,439,378 long tons of "brimstone," as it once was known to have been taken out in 1929. It is valued a. $36, ,527 ,469 at the mines. Teyag aS usual, pro- duced mo nm 90 per cent of the cou, Sry's total Some came from Ne ada and Utah.
 The American production of sulphur by this report is shown to be more than double that of ten years ago when the produc- tion was 1,190,573 tons.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10
O'MALLEY RETURNS
 WITH FISH STORY

Joe O'Malley, widely-known Seattle businessman, sportsman and raconteur, recently return ed to Seattle from Los Angeles, Agua Caliente and way points and now gives reasons for nam ing a certain species of salmon "humpbackS."
 California sportsmen do not know what it is to have a stream full of water like we have in Washington" he declared. Down there. in California they've named their salmon "humpback" cause they're try ing to keep their heads and tails in the water at the same time. Smart boy that!
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10
Vista Auenue
 Before Council

At the regular meeting of of the City Council Monday even ing, a protest against the pro- posed improvement of Vista Av- enue, representing more than 50 per cent Of the property affected by the improvement was pre- ;ented. This improvement be- ing ordered twice and each time protested by the property own CTS, it was the opinion of the Council that it would be useless to further revise the plans or to re-advertise. It was decided af, Ter the discussion to obtain ar estimate of the cost of construc- tlng a gravel road to replace the present planked street.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10

Tn response to a request for 2 statement relative to the prob 'ems and conditions confronting the logging ad numbering indus try of Alaska, MT. Roy Ruther- ford makes the following state Iment:
 'InroadS made by fibrebOarc! containers in the Alaska salmon packers trade have put not only the Juneau Lumber Mills in a hazardous position, but every other similar enterprise in South cast Alaska and has greatly re- duced logging operations. We carried over at the end of last season some 155,OOO box shocks. At greatly reduced price, in fact for less than the cost of production, we sold 100000 of these for delivery this spring. The remainder will have to stay in our warehouse since there is no market for them anywhere.
 "Our salmon trade, apparently has been captured by the fibre board carton manufacturers. Of course, some of the Alaska pack CTS are still using wooden cases put Alaska mills have not been 1ble 10 interest them in their product despite the fact that we have offered to meet prices and make deliveries at convenient points"
 The present situation results III plans to operate the Juneau mills f0l about one month in stead of the usual ten months. Not over go men will be employ ed as against 100 used last sea- ~on from April to November. It goes without saving that log 2ing operations will be cut to tfe bone and only a small cut Of
 inber made. Ketchikan Spruce Mills is operating on a f1ve-day \ eek schedule and it has not op- anei it's box factory. The Wrar- gell Mill is defunct beyond re- demption.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10
DOLLAR VALUE IS REDUCED
 BY SILVER DECLINE

Sharp declines in the price of silver have reduced the intrinsic value of the silver dollar to a new low record.
 The silver dollar of the United States contains less than an ounce of real silver, which at present prices is worth only 26 cents. Although worth less than a third of it's face value, the sil- yer dollar passes everywhere for par because t has the full credit of the United States behind it.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10
N. Y. to Germany Tried
 TeIevisi0n Successfully

Television across the Atlantic Ocean became a fact last weeH when Professor KaroluS, radio and television expert of the Uni versity of Leipsic. standing be- fore a televisor in the General Electric Company's laboratory at Schenectady, N. Y, was recog- nized by friends ir Germany. T. was not a very clear image O. the professor that his friends saw overseas, but they were able to distinguish the fact that he was wearing glasses.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10

At the meeting of the Peters burg Commercial Club Wednes lay evening, a request from Nr Eldon E. Daily, manager of the Ketchikan Spruce Mills was pre- sented by Chairman Ohme". The request was that the Club urge the Legislature to pass "rsaSOn- able and sufficient legislation to assist the box factories and saw, mills of Alaska" Inasmuch as no definite plan was presented to the Club for relief of tn poX factories, it was deemed best 10 ask MT. Daiy to state th.. q e- cific purport of his plan, after which the Executive Commi T. will decide what cou. SC th.c Club will take and so advise the I.e . gislature. It appears to son.a that endorsement of s.''' a broad, all-inclusive request might be unwise Since .lc the Territory has Wo industrAes now in distress, there migf: ! ; other ways to revive the lunlocr Industry tha nby renalizing the 2annerieS.
 Propose City Park
 To help make the city beauti- full, Dr. Rude suggested creation 31 a city park out of the bit of woodland immediately below and in front of the schoolhOuse A. B. Holt reported that he had tested the land with an iron bar and found IS to 30 inches of muskeg but declared the land suitable for park purposes if it
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10
FISHING SCHOONER SAVES IS
 PIGEONS

The fishing schooner L. A. Dunton docked recently with the story of how fifteen pigeons had been saved from death by being blown onto the craft when it was 300 miles at sea. The birds were swept Seaward by a terrific wind. When the vessel reached shore the pigeons refused to leave They will be allowed to remain aboard.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10
Local Elections
 Quiet Affair

At the municipal election Eeld Tuesday, April 7th, the following candidates were elected:
 Mayor, r. N. Dinner.
 Council: R. M. Allen, Charles Greenaa and A. B Holt.
 School Board: Forest Fryer. No one filled for School PoqrG but a large number of names were written in on the ballots Of these, MT. Fryer received 13 Mrs. Lee II, Frederick Nelson 10 Ed Locken 5, William H. Gribble 5 and 15 others received one or two votes each.
 Juneau
 Mayor, Judson; Council, krauSe RlOmgren and Green. BOthwell running dependent was defeat ed.
 The proposed ordinance to keep dogs from running loose on the streets was defeated
 Ketchikan
 Mayor N. R. Walker. elected mayor of Ketchikan, receiving zoo votes. For council (three tC be elected) Lem Mckay, BIT: J H. Davies, 349; Percy Charles 224; A. c. Erskine, 3l9; E W Brown, 3O5; B. R. Liebe, 282. For School Board. one year, W :, Dibbrell, three years, R. G Hall, both unopposed. Registra Ion 942.
 WrangeIl
 Mayor, Kirtland. For Council Campbell, Coulter and Nolan for School Board, B. Y. Gran and Mrs. Johnson.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10
QuinauIt Fishing Season
 To Remain Unchanged

There will be no change in the fishing season on the Quin- ault River. This was the deci- sion reached this week at a tribal meeting of the Quinault, Quillayute, Queets and Hoh h. dians at Taholah. The season now opens April 15 and some of the tribesmen favored an earlier opening. After considerable dis cussion the tribes decided to ad- here to the present opening.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10
BoW|es and Woman Face
 Morals Charge

Nelson Bowles and his para, :nour, Irma Loucks, who were acquitted of the murder of Mrs 3owles must stand trial on a morals charge according to an nouncement of district attorney [. Langley of Portland.
 The state will ask the maxi mum penalty of six months ill sail and a fine of $500.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10
FLU HITS NOME

A mild form of influenza has nit Nome so that 40 per cent of the inhabitants were affected. All public gatherings were can celled as a precautionary meas Ire to prevent further spread of of the sickness.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10
KILLER" BURKE ARRESTED

The man police call gang lands most dangerous killer" Fred Burke arrested, will at tempt to fight his case in court.
 He is alleged to have partici- Dated in the Bugs" Moran kill ng, Chicago, to have slain po- liceman Skelly and taken part in many other killings. His tria' will probably take place in May
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10
HERE THEY COME

Alaska can't get along with, )ut it's spring migrations-tht first of approximately 1000 go- Ing to Pacific American canner- les in the Bristol Bay area, left on the North King from Seattle last week.. Others will follow.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10
BIDS WILL BE OPEN FOR TWO
 ALASKA PROJECTS

Bids will be open for removal If 10000 yards of fill from the Petersburg Bar and 120,O0C yards from Seward harbOr. The work on Tongas Basin, Ketchi- Ian, is said to be more than one iDird completed.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10

Albert JorgenSon was on the local market Thursday with ov. er a thousand pounds of trout rom Farragut Bay.
 Marshal c. V. Brown was call ed Juneau on account of vacan- ties in the marShal'S office.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10

Robert Emmet Jordan, former U.. S. Marshal, Nome,. dropped dead on a. street. car, Seattle last week. He is survived by his widow.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10

H. H. Waller was a passenger m the Queen to Juneau after looking over the West Peters burg Highway proposition. It is understood that he will submit z. bid for the job.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10

c. c. Mundy, Baxter Felch, K. O. Scribner and Don Don Mo- Donald tookm passage on the Norco to WrangelL
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10

Mrs. Harold Lee and Mrs. ChaS Anderson plan to leave or the Northland tomorrow for Ketchi- kan. They will represent the Petersburg P. T. A. at the Ket- chikan meeting of the organiza- ton which convenes in the First City on the 14th.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10

MT. Joe Isom, manager of the Northern Seafood Company's crab plant at Cordova, returned to the Copper City after visiting nis brothers here for some time.
 MT. and Mrs. Garfield Bailey went to Juneau this week.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10

Born to MT. and Mrs. Wayne Walther at the Petersburg Hoc- pital Tuesday evening, daught- CT. Mother and babe were doing nicely and the cigars were fine
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10

The Edward Schenk is in port Ter a load of lumber from the Scow Bay Mills.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10

The Dixie" now renamed, is enroute to Juneau. She is the Seventh Day Adventist hospital and missionary beat.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10

Andrew Wanamaker, Presby- terian LayWorker at Klawock ie making a brief visit in town.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10

Doe" Johnson was defeated by Frank Peratroyitch in the t;lawock mayoralty contest.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10

The Dubrovnik, Capt. George Peratrovtich, arrived in Peters burg, Wednesday night.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10

Wm. B. Metz took passage for Cordova.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10
DEVIGHNE NAMED HEALTH
JOB

Dr. H. c. DeVighne was reap pointed Territorial Health Off, f1cer by Governor Parks.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10

Through a misunderstanding as to the itinerary of the mis- sion boat Princeton, Mrs. Will liam Tamaree, Presbyterian Lay Worker, missed connections ano failed to atten dthe Presbytery now in session at Sitka.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-10

The Juneau mailboat now sails north from Petersburg on friday moons. Not so good
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-30

MOTHER day dawned all hot and
fresh and, In pursuance Of my UNI
u Swerving policy at that time, was
singing Sonny Boy in my bath,
when Jeeves' voice Uttered through
the woodwork
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-07
ROASTING PROCESS
HAS ACCURACY OF
ANCIENT TIMEPIECE
Hour-glass and Hills Bros
Method of Roasting Coffee
Operate a Little at a Time

1t is fascinating to watch an
hour-glass flowing evenly, continu-
ously, little at a time. But the
flavor of coffee that's roasted con.
tinuously, little at time, is even
more fascinatingi
Controlled Roasting-Hills Bros.
patented process is the only
such roasting method. AS the ac-
curacy Of the hour-glass depends
upon an even, continuous flow
a little at time :. so the marvel
Gus flavor of Hills Bros. Coffee is
produced by this patented process
that roasts evenly, continuously
q little at time.
There is vast difference between
Controlled Roasting and ordinary
embarrassing methods. There is a
vast difference in results tool Con-
trolled Roasting fiawlessly CON-
pletes the work that Nature began
in the coffee-berry. 1t develops the
favor perfectly You have never
tasted the like, if you have never
tasted Hills Bros. Coffee.
Remember also that this coffee
never varies in flavor. And it is al
ways fresh! Air, which destroys
the flavor of coffee, is removed and
kept out of Hills Bros vacuum
cans. Ordinary, ''air-tight" cans
won't keep coffee fresh. Order Hills
Bros. Coffee today. Ask for it by
name, and look for the Arab trade
mark on the can.
Hills Bros. Coffee, Inc, Los
Angeles, Calf. @ 1881
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-07
RIVER READINGS

though Mr.. Hoover was said by one
to have two years in mind.
Garner Stands Pat
Garner declared he was opposed
to any cancellation Of the war
debts. He said it was a PROPOSE
ton to help international bankers
by wiping out s10,000,000,O0O OF gov
ernment debts and leaving the
bankers in better position to collect
their $4,000, 100000 private debts.
Garner said later Mr.. Hoover and
Undersecretary of Treasury Mills
argued this with him for 30 min
utes on the long distance telephone
before he left Texas Saturday.
AT the conference Garner said
that if those present agreed to Mr..
Hoover'S plan to make proposal
to Laval, it would be an inference
that they would support the extern
sion in congress. Mr.. Hoover agreed.
Garner said he couldn't be bound.
Rep. Grips, Dem. Ga, a member
Of the original debt funding COM
mission, interrupted to say he also
was OppOStQ " CdllCC44dL4Ol4s 1Ilcii
Senator Borah, chairman Of the
senate foreign relations committee.
repeated the vigorous argument
which he made privately TO Mr..
Hoover last week that he was op-
posed to any further concessions
until Europe disarmed. Senator
Watson, Republican senate leader
! joined the opposition as did Sena-
! tor Joseph T. Robinson, minority
leader. A Democrat, Senator Glass
Va, was the chief person to come
to Mr.. Hooyer's support.
One opponent Of the extension
commented later that Mr.. Hoover
had practically asked them 10 si3r
a blank check TO agree in advance
10 anything he discussed with La
val.
After the conference broke UP
several of the Democratic con-
gressmen accompanied Garner tt
his hotel block away. In the lob
by they staged what some described
as an "indignation meeting"
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-07
FRENCH REFUSE
TO help SEARCH
ASKED BY ITALY

PARIS, Oct. T. U.P-The French
government. answering the appeals
OF Italian political refugees. said
today that neither the air force nor
secret police could be allowed to seek
the missing Italian Fascist
aviator, Lauro de BosiS, whose
mother, the widow Of an Italian
poet, is the former Lillian Vernon
of st. Louis, Mo, and Syracuse,
N. Y.
De Bosis disappeared Saturday
while dropping anti-fasciSt PAM
phletS from an airplane over Rome.
When last seen de BoSis was said
to have been flying away from a
squadron of pursuing Italian mill
tary airplanes. headed toward Cor
Sica.
Meanwhile the Italian govern
ment has announced its intention
of asking the French government
TO investigate how the airplane was
permitted to leave an official
French flying field carrying anti
4dSNASb PlOpaSdAANd'
The de BoSis family attracted
world wide attention last December
when Mrs. Lillian de Bosis was
tried by a special military tribunal
in Rome. and acquitted, on a charge
of inciting rebellion by pamphlets
clandestinely circulated No SEN
tence was passed on the son at that
time, though he was jointly impli-
Gated. as he was not in the country.
De Bosis, according to Italian po-
litical refugees in Paris, volunteered
for the propaganda mission in
which he is now believed to have
lost his life. He leased a German
airplane, the Klemm D1763. flew To
Vienna posing as Sir John Morris.
an English air tourist. From Wen
ma he went TO Marseilles thence to
Rome intending to drop the pam
phlets and land in Corsica, where
preparations had been made for his
escape. After he reached Rome fe
was not seen again.
Political refugees in Paris then
appealed to the French government
to allow naval seaplanes to search
for him. offering to pay any eX-
penses incurred.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-07

Driver Arrested-Connor Lowe of
Calexico was arrested by f. j.
Weatherbie of the state traffic force
last night on a charge of reckless
driving. He will appear before
Judge w. II. Lorenz.
The Coolest Eating ploce IN town.
California Hotel Coffee Shop-air
coolc1. Open all night. l5tf
Announce Arrival-Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Speer announce the arrival
OF seven-pound daughter, Helen
Edna. The young lady was born
Sunday morning at the Speer home
at $50 South Fifth street. The new
baby's father is employed at the
Southern SierraS company.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-07
City and County News Briefs

Angel Food Cakes - Home made
angel food cakes for special occa-
sions. Phone 2il. lt6
Held In Jail-Jack Smith. 81:
Frank Cedziwoda. "a, and Antonio
Joskise, Is, were arrested and jailed
last night on a charge of treSpaSs-
ing on Southern Pacific railroad
property
Mems conditioning and tap class
now forming at Woody Blesy Dance
Studio, 723 Orange. 6tf
Restraining Order Issued-An or-
der restraining Raul Barrigan from
molesting Jessie Shelton Barrigan
during the pendency Of her divorce
suit was made yesterday afternoon
in the superior court here. Also an
order to show cause why he should
not contribute 10 her support. and
the support of seven children while
the action is pending, was issued. II |
will be heard October Q.
DR.. Harry Hooper, Dentist - ll0 +
North Sixth St. Old plates refined !
25-uwf |
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-07

Demurrer Filed-Demurrer by the
American Surety company of New
York. one of the defendants, TO the
amended complaint of A. N. Myers
against the city of Calipatria and
others. was filed in the county
clerks office yesterday afternoon.
Myers, in the suit. seeks money al =
legged due for legal services.
DIR. A. b. Hanson, dentist, Davis
Bldg. Extraction specialist.
Divorce Asked-Mildred NJ Black
we'll Yesterday afternoon filed suit
for divorce from John J. Blackwell,
charging extreme cruelty.
Madame Priser-French designer
and dress maker. $50 Commercial
ST 6tf
Construction Started = Dirt flew
at the site Of the new Pacific Grey
hound Stage terminal this morning
as crews of workmen began pre-
liminary excavation necessary.
Relief Committee The master
committee OF the relief organiza-
tiou will meet in Veterans Memorial
hall tomorrow night TO formulate
plans for relief work during the
winter months. All organizations
n e Centre will be represented.
Special-HemStitchi SC per yard
80 days only Mrs. Wilson. 1923
Broadway. tito
Enlarge Office - Increase in the
size of the assessor collectors office
It Imperial Irrigation district will
esult from improvements now un-
ierway. Moving Of a partition will
sive the required space.
Elmer A. Todd announces that he
nd his associate teacher, EStelle
livingston, are to remain in charge
# the piano department OF the
Academy Of Music. Phone 466. l9tf
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-07
Two Gangsters
Slain In Toledo

TOLEDO, Ohio. Oct. 7. U.P)-Two
Toledo gangsters were killed and
third was wounded today in what
police termed an attempt Of rival
gunmen to muscle in" on liquor
and gambling rackets.
Abe Lubitsky, %, and Norman
Blatt. &c, were shot TO death by the
occupants of two automobiles which
swept past their car. Harry Abrams.
who was accompanying Lubltsky
and Blatt. was wounded. Physl-
clans said he would recover. Police
believed the slayers were "out-of-
town" gangsters.