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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-08
Official Publication
Report of the Financial Condition
OF the
Vashon State Bank

" dSl1On 0l0IO 0dllk
Located at vashon, State of Washing
ton, at the close of business on the
slst day Of December, 1880.
RESOURCES:
Loans and discounts ............s$ 125, s52. 90
C)yerdrafts SO
U. s. Securities owned .......... $4,000
Other Bonds and Warrants,
Securities, etc, owned .....,. l5s,s57.5l
Net balance due from APP
proved reserve agents, ex-
changes for clearing house
and cash on hand ............. 46,S58.42
Outside checks and other
cash items .-.......,................ 1883
Banking House $2,l05.00,
less encumbrance none...... 2,1o5oo
Furniture and fixtures ..... 100000
Total .............,..........,...s ss8.soo.5l
LIABILITIES:
Capital stock paid in ..........s 25,o0o00
Surplus fund ...................... 7,50o.O0
Undivided profits less ex-
penses and taxes paid. l2,55s.5l
Reserves .............................. 5,044.70
Demand deposits Except
bank deposits, 49,. ,........... 17l,2s7s2
Due to banks, certified Sand
cashiers checks, etc. ...,. 1861
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-08

There are thousands OF persons in
prison today because Of acts which in
themselves are not crimes but which
new" law makes crime. The
mania for lnw-making in this country
has been the greatest wholesale manu-
facturer Of criminals and the principal
cause for disrespect for law. More
laws to restrict individual rights and
liberties viii mean more law break
ing.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-01-08

Located at vashon, State of Washing
ton, at the close OF business on the
slst day Of December, 1880.
The Washington times., 1931-07-16
HEARST G|FT rs,
it0ANS ADORN
/ MUSEUM

SAN FRANCISCO, July Is.
fUS0-Its old exhibits rear
ranged and with a wealth of new
collections, the Memorial Mu-
scum in Golden Gate Park was
Teopened to the public today.
Seventeen galleries in the new
Building were thrown open for
the first time, giving the museum
q total Of SIS galleries with col
lections never before seen here
Among these are many gifts and
q large loan collection from Will
Ham Randolph Hearst.
s.. Period Furniture Shown
The great court of the new
wing Of the museum is almost
exclusively devoted to the collec.
ton Of period furniture loaned
~ Mr.. Hearst, This group GOV.
ers . wide variety, of which out
standing pieces are an English
9our.poSter bed with hangings, a
choir stall of the Renaissance
and an Eighteenth Century Ital-
ian cabinet of ebony, with cary
ing depicting the Judgment of
solomon.
The Hearst collection was
catalogued and arranged by
Miss Genevieve Kerwin and Di.
rector Rollins of the museum.
Aircraft From Islands
The gifts of Mr.. Hearst ir-
clude original artcraft work by
natives Of the Philippines, Alas
"a. Japan and India-Samoan
idols, q Persian drum-an1 also
interesting Roman bronzes as
Weu as an Egyptian head dress
OF bronze. Included is a col
lection Of various native Philip
pine pieces of clothing.
Most unusual of other collec-
donS placed on view today was
q group Of painted and printed
wall papers and wall paper
screens Of the Eighteenth and
early Nineteenth centuries.
The Washington times., 1931-07-16
Motorists viii Get
81 1882 T0qS Bu Mail

Distribution OF automobile tags
~ mail upon application by the
car owner, will be put into effect
with the issuance of 1882 plates,
Traffic Director William A. Van
Dlzer has announced.
He believes the system will
1reatly facilitate the distribution
M plates. A fee Of 10 cents to
cover mailing will be charged. The
department. has begun titling
1S5, 900 automobiles. Before tags
are obtainable for 1892, the
owner must obtain a certificate of
title from the traffic office.
The Washington times., 1931-07-16
Interstate Dentists
Re-eLect Executives
Photo by international

The Interstate Dental ASSocia-
ton meeting closed yesterday at
Howard University dental school.
DR.. Edward Downing, of Roanoke,
Va, was reelected president, while
DR.. M. D. Wiseman, of this city,
was reelected secretary and treas
urer. The association will hold
it's convention next year at Bor-
dentown, N. j.
The Washington times., 1931-07-16
Operator Predicts
Coal Slot Machines

MANCHESTER. England, July
16-Household coal delivered by
slot machines was . prospect ad.
vanced in a speech here by R. A.,
Burrows. coal operator.
The Washington times., 1931-07-16
Insane Population
GrOLUS in, Oregon

SALEM, Ore, July 16.-Populs
ton at the State Hospital for In
sane is the largest in its history.
OF the 2,102 inmates, 1,249 are
men and $50 are women.
The Washington times., 1931-07-16
Sunnnnery
Hand Bags
ST

Well made, smartly styled bags of pig
(imitation), washable patent leather,
beige calf, shantung and linen; enve-
lopes, with bone fastenings, vagabond,
pouch, and Upper bags; white and
pastel shades.
The Washington times., 1931-07-16
4 Special Vacation
Feature EUent
Chiffon or Mesh
Stockings

Three outstanding values in silk
hose! Full fashioned all-silk chif-
fons, with the smart dull finish
and lace top. .all-silk mesh hose,
with double silk mesh heel. and
the very new variable" top chif-
fon hose; 815 to 1912.
HOSIERY, STREET FLOOR
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-26
CLAC|ER's RETREAT MAY GIVE CANADA \ PART
 0F ALASKA PANHANDLE

Will the retreat of Grand Pacific Glacier eventually give the De-
 minion of Canada port in the heart of the Alaska Panhandle?
 This has been the principal topic of conversation among glaciolo- gists who visited the Territory this summer and the point has not been relegated into the discard yet. Rumors that Canadians contem- plate the establishment of tour ist resort at the head of Grand Pacific Inlet have been rife of late, says the Juneau Empire. The question was put to J. P. Forde, divisional engineer for the department of Public Works of Canada, who arrived in Juneau recently.
 we have had our eyes on Grand Pacific for some time-since 1925, at least" MT. Forde said, but just what use we can make of the three-quarters of a mile of land which retreating glacier has left for us is yet to be deter mined"
 During the summer of 1925, party of surveyors found that Grand Pacific Glacier, which has been trying for a good many years to decide whether it wanted to be an Alaskan or a Canadian glacier, had finally made up it's mind to change it's nationality. It has now withdrawn almost mile from the International Boundary Line, giv- ing Canada port of entry to mortimer nBritish Columbia.
 The Canadian government has withdraw nthis strip of land from the public domain" MT. Forde said. We don't know what use we can make of it, as the country beyond it is practically unexplored. It is doubtful, however, if we can ever use it as means of in- gress to the Whitehorse country are too many ice fields and high mountain ranges"
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-26
FRIENDS OF WILD LIFE

Everyone who loves animals and birds will rejoice at recent announcement concerning the Wild Life As socation organization endowed by Joseph Palmer Knapp, famous New York magazine publisher.
 A most pleasing feature of the announcement is that Senator Harry B. Hawes of Missouri will become the active head of the organization at the expiration of his term as United States Senator in March, 1933 In he meantime he will direct the preliminary work of the association.
 Senator Hawes is one of the foremost figures in the movement for wild life protection being the author of several works on various phases of the subject and representative of the Senate the migratory bird conservation commission. He is widely known sports man and outstanding authority wild life.
 MT. Knapp's generosity in providing such liberal endowment for this important conservation movement is most commendable, and it is fortunate that he will have Senator Hawes in active control of the work The efforts of these distinguished friends of American wild life should have the hearty cooperation of press and public.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-26

J. c. Penney, head of national chain of stores, stated in Seattle interview last week that the average Individual purchasing power was $40753 In the State of Washington the pro rata is S49529 As The Gateway pointed out few days ago the pro rata purchasing power of Alaskans amounts to approximately S7O0 which is something for Outside firms desiring to do business in Alaska, to think about.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-26
BABY BAPTIZED

At two o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Seward General Hospital, Rev. W. M. Macpherson admins tered the rite of Holy Baptism to the son of MT. and Mrs. Warren Hall. The child, which is eight and one-half months old, was named Warren Hall, Jr.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-26
WILL BE INVESTIGATED

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25. (P)- The proposed consolidation of the Standard Oil Company of Califor- mia and the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey may be investigated by the Department of Justice, ac- cOrding to advices received here.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-26

The SS Admiral Watson, which sailed today from Seattle for AL aska. is enroute on it's last sched- uled voyage of the season to this and Kodiak ports. The Admiral Evans, it is reported, will remain on the run over the winter.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-26

A recent Sunday edition of the Seattle Times pre- sened excellent picture of two Aleutian Island na tives Chief Makay Zoachney, head of the Atka tribe and lis daughter, Princess Zoachney They shown displaying couple of the famed Aka baskets Dressed in modern garb people in the States should have new conception of what the real Alaska s after seeing that picture Both credtable examples of the native Alaskans living in the Far West
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-26

PHOTO FINIsHNG-ENLARGNG
 Ten hour service. Rolls of film brought in before 10 a. m. out at 8 p. m. same day. ALASKA SHOP.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-26

Wonder what punishment Congress will next infict upon the people of the railroad belt because the citizens refuse to rend their garments and their noses in the sand? While visiting Congressional parties are in AL aska, new wave of hope perneates the majority but when cold thought comes, con lecture is over-r1pe.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-09
RIyOLI-SAN BENITO

Again the virile, fighting men who
battled their way into the unknown
wilderness Of the West to spread
new frontiers for a growing ma
ton IN seen in all their splendor
and spectacular daring in Para
mounts thrilling production of
Zane Grey's memorable saga.
Fighting Caravans" with Gary
Cooper at the Rivoli Theatre, San
Benito. today and Saturday.
No period Of history has gripped
the imagination OF the American
public with more force and reality
than that adventurous pioneering
time when men. with their wives
and children, left home and home
land and ventured forth into I'M
fathomed danger to open up a
wealth Of new land in the untrack-
ed West.
Everything possible was done TO
make Fighting Caravans" a true
picture OF the period which l. rep
resents, and a worthy monument TO
the brave spirits whose lives II re-
creates. II has a magnificent
theme. mas ificently portrayed.
against magnificent backgrounds.
Fighting Caravans" is a truly in
spring picture.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-09
\ MOW1E. \
HSlDElIGHTSB
CAPITOL

Skyline" the Fox production
which opens at the Capitol Theatre
today. is magnificent entertainment.
Thomas Meighan, Harlie Albright
and that dainty bit of Irish femini-
nifty, Maureen O'Sullivan, Myrna
10y and Donald Dillaway portray
the featured roles and Meighan adds
another personal triumph to his
string OF successful pictures.
Skyline" depicts the adventures OF
an ambitious youth Of uncertain
parentage, reared on a dilapidated
river barge, and dominated by ITS
brutal captain.
On her death bed, the boys
mother tells him the captain Is not
his father, and gives him a brooch
that vas presented to her by his
real father whom she never married.
The youngsteT escapes by swimming
10 land where he finally gets a job
on a New York building site.
The lad meets and falls in love
with the daughter of a fellow work.
er. but also becomes fascinated by
an alluring siren. To save him from
running his life, the boys father
manages to get himself caught by
the son in a compromising situation
with the adventures.
AT this point the climax OF the
picture comes with stunning force
and in a most surprising manner.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-09
DELEGATES OF
W CT U NAMED

AUSTIN, Oct. 8. R1-The 50th
convention of the Texas chapter Of
the Women's Christian Temperance
Union was concluded yesterday
with election Of delegates to the
national convention and a tea at
the governors mansion with Mrs.
R. S. Sterling as hostess.
Plans for a regional conference
OF w. c. T. u. chapters at Dallas
February IL and Is we're made.
Louisiana, Texas. Arkansas. Okla
homa and New Mexico will parti-
cipate in the conference at which
presidential prim.ry possibilities
will be discussed.
Five cities bid for the 1882 state
convention. They were Fort Worth,
Marshall, Midland, Palestine and
San Antonio. The convention city
will be selected by the executive
committee in January.
Plans for an intensive education
al campaign in the interest OF
temperance and to increase the
membership OF the organization
we're completed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-09
DEFENSE
TO GET UNDER
Way TODAY

HOUSTON, Oct. 8. (F-Presentl-
ton OF defense testimony In the
trial OF Thomas II. Ball, former con-
gresham and one-time guberna-
torial candidate. on a charge of theft
Of three Houston Harris county ship
channel navigation district war
rants valued at s222, 9e6.76 was plan
ned for today.
Transaction Aired.
Yesterdays testimony concerned
the transaction between Mrs. Rosa
c. Allen, the greater Houston I'm
provement Co. and the navigation
district in which the company, with
Ball as preidenst. purchased 1888
acres OF land and conveyed 484 acres
70 the navigation district.
The transaction began In 1927 AMI
continued down to the time the
grand jury began an investigation
which resulted in the indictment
against ball.
Governor on Stand.
Three members OF the port COM
mission. among them Gov. Ross s.
Sterling. at the time of the alleged
theft. occupied the stand in the
afternoon.
Gov. Sterling. who was chairman
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-09

JOLIET. Ill, Oct. 9.-P9-John
prAst0n of Chicago was electrocut-
ed in the state ~penitentiary early
today for the Staying of Miss Agnes
Johnston, Chicago stenographer,
two years ago.
Irene Preston, his sister, failed TO
obtain a last minute stay from Gov.
L. L. Emmerson. He lost his last
appeal to the supreme court three
days ago when he was denied a re-
hearing.
Testimony at his trial showed
that on Oct. IL of that year he at
tackled and strangled Miss Johns
ton, IS. in an automobile on a road
near West Chicago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-09
Working For
ITS Per Cent Beer

cent beer Is Notwithstanding.
Canadian draft beer is Just what
We want in the states.
Within the Law.
What higher content is intoxica-
ting & something about which
authorities differ. We ask something
within the law-within the 18th
amendment. No one a dispute that
ITS beer is permissible under the
18th amendment.
Some people say: IF this beer is
permitted, what assurance Is there
that the saloon and speakeasy will
not flouriSh?" That Is not the ques-
ton. Il Is admitted that 2.75 beer
Is "non-intoxicating"-and experts
admit this-then the Volstead Act
was not justified.
Any law that takes away a right
OF the people must be interpreted
literally, that Is, 1t must be in
direct opposition 70 the right taker
away. The Volstead Act Is ami ~
GUS. Any legislation that limits a
right ri the people must be inter-
preted In the interest OF the party
from whom the right was taken
away.
Otherwise it becomes oppression
and contrary to interpretations
generally given on all other legal
acts than the Volstead Act. II con-
gress acted legally. the people should
have the percentage Of alcohol they
want, providing 1t Is non-intoxica-
ting.
From a physical and social view
point. we feel that men. particularly
those engaged in heavy physical
work. need refreshment and mild
stimulation.
We all realize that II people are
10 have the opportunity OF employ
ment. we must create jobs. Brew
ing Is an industry wanted by many,
Ii would set many men to work.
We don't think the 18th amend
ment prohibits congress from using
its powers Of Interpretation, and we
are working to cryStalize public
opinion in the congressional cleo
tons. We are not entering the presi-
Dental election.
/ don't saw that Illicit liquor wiz
stop II we have beer, but / do say
that when people have a good
beverage. 1t changes their taste. VIC
are becoming a whisky drinking ma
ton. because beer is too bulky 60
transport. Where beer is, there is
little hard liquor.
The beer demanded by millions OF
people Is enough for us. and II we
had beer the 18th amendment would
be better enforced. for the people
would want their beer safeguarded
and would see that laws against ILL
cit liquor were enforced.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-09
State ACTION
I'm RESOURCES
Is SIGNIFICANT

WASHING 7. Oct. Q. RD-The
movement to control natural re-
sources through state agreements.
exemplified particularly by the ef-
forts Of Texas, California. and Ok
lahoma TO curtail oil production, Is
regarded by the Hoover admins
tration as Of unusual significance.
Coal Compact Studied
The most recent step in this d.
rection has been taken by the
bituminous coal industry. Oper-
ators. faced with shutdowns or run
ming at a loss, have asked the gov
ernors of Pennsylvania. West Viz
ginia, Kentucky and Ohio TO ap-
point commissions to study the
possibility of an interstate COM
pact controlling coal production.
There have been indications Of q
growing sentiment among lumber
men, particularly on the west
coast, to apply the same principle
TO their industry. A strong trade
organization, however, will be CIV
eli u ClldilCC W OCtAlOAlotA aSC ALo
ability to deal with production be-
fore any steps are taken toward
q state compact.
The state compact idea had its
origin in the Colorado river basin
compact entered into by the states
alongside that stream. as the pre-
liminary move in the building OF
Hoover dam.
Idea Not New
Such action by oil producing
states was urged by Pres. Hoover
and by Sec. Wilbur early in 1929.
1t was discussed at length at a
conference OF oil state governors at
Colorado Springs in June, 1929. but
no decisive action was taken.
Shortly afterward California put
into effect an oil and gas law on
which Texas and Oklahoma have
based the laws dramatically applied
recently at the points Of national
guard bayonets.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-09

Barometric pressure was moder-
ately high over the eastern half OF
the II. 5. this morning, and rela-
lively low veg the plateau and
Rocky mountain regions. Except ior
scattered showers in the far eastern
states, the weather was mostly fair
TO clear throughout the country dur
ing the last "a hours. 1t vas con
siderably cooler in the northeastern
states this morning. but still unseas-
onably warm in the extreme south
ern portion Of the country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-09
University to Open
Love Clinic

CHICAGO, Oct. o. R-North-
western University OF Evanston
Is going to open q love clinic.
Couples contemplating mar
rage may take their troubles
to the clinic and get q stop"
or go" signal from the experts.
Couples already married and
wondering II they made q mis-
take will be given advice.
Prof. Arthur j. Todd. head Of
the department OF sociology,
will direct the clinic. the pur
poses Of which will be 20 make
folks happier and enable Prof.
Todd and his associates to
gather a greater collection Of
facts TO enrich the sciences OF
psychology, sociology and econ
omics.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-09
BY MATTHEW wOLL.
Third Vice President OF the
American Federation M Labor.

VANCOUVER, 3. c.. Oct. 8. Up
The committee Of which I am
chairman Is working for 2.75 PEI
cent beer, and the purpose Of our
action is TO bring back TO the people
q social institution which was wiped
out by law.
We feel in the Volstead act the
determination that one-half OF one
per cent alcohol Is intoxicating Is
carrying restrictions In rnanufac-
tured beverages TO the point Of abb
surdity. 1t does not even comply with
the intention of the 18th amend
ment.
Experts hold that even four per
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-09
WANTS BABY GIRLS

DELHl-After years Of destroying
female offsprings al birth because OF
their supposed wo-thlesSnesS, Kash
mir is alarmed at the decrease In
the number of female children. Ac
cordingly. the Maharajah Of KaSh-
mir is offering an acre Of land 10
every father Of a newborn baby
girl.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-09
JUST A JAUNT

SPRINGFIELD, MO-. A. Leav-
lit has retired from the u. s. mail
service-and it's about time. Leavitt
started TO work for Uncle Sam Is
years ago o a rural mail route.
During the Is years he was on the
job he figures that he Travelled more
thar 100000 miles.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-09
TIDE TABLE

High and low tide at Point Isabel
Friday, under normal meteorol-
oglcal conditions:
High .......... 2:25 a. m; 2:33 p. m.
Low ........ 6.lo a. m; 900 D. m.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-09
WEATHER

For east Texas: Generally fair
Friday night and Saturday; not
much change in temperature.
Light to fresh northerly to east
erly winds on the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-09

Of the port commission at the time
Of the land deal. was Intercepted
but the prosecutions line OF ques-
tioning met with objections from the
defense and In most instances they
were sustained.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-09
BULLETIN

CFirst figures. lowest tempera-
ture last night; second. highest
Yesterday; third. wind velocity al
a. m: fourth, precipitation in
last3 "a hrs.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-09
RIVER FORECAST

There will be no material change
In the river during the next "A 10
80 hours.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-09

I. German tourists now favor Sw t.
erland. Italy. France and Czecho-
slorakia
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-09
L DATA
SUMMARY

Sunset Friday 60
Sunrise Saturday ........... To
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-26
Jail Matron Named,
Construction Ordered

Especial 10 The Herald
EDINBURG. Feb. 26.-Mrs. Fred
Flanders. wife OF deputy sheriff
Flanders. who has charge OF the
iail. vas made matron OF the jail
hv Sheriff Tom Gill. the appoint
flcnt being approved BY the com
.alssioners' court late yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Flanders are living
TN the recently rehabilitated living
quarters or the jail. where adjoin-
ing bachelor quarters have also
been set I'D for several OF the 9TH
err deputies.
Other acts approved by the COM
miSSioners' court i'm connection with
the sheriff's department was the
building OF a six car garage FOR
the Jail. the work 10 be done under
the supervision OF Flanders. John
IT.. Grant vas given the contract.
The purchase OF a truck. with =
steel cab. to De used As a patrol
wagon. was also approved by the
court.