The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-04-02

feet. "Thls, thls IS ehtirely out oi order"
 A low sob from Mathile Bevans caused the distressed focusing of in terest in her direction.
 "Mr. Lampere, kindly put this to vote"
 Those present voted unanimously to hear the message, and Judith. af- tc. a quick glance at Norman, turned to the judge who stood waiting for attention.
 My friends, There has come to
 me suddenly and unexpectedly. sknowleige that SUine oi you are
 working 10 undermine my plans.
 due 10 your desire to exploit the
 Rio DiaDlo land for selfish purposes.
 l am warned by my physician that
 haven't time 10 wait and prove
 your loyalty and SD am reposing
 all Of my faith in the girl who mas
 worked at my side the past four
 years Judith Lane. daughter of my
 former partner and life long friend.
 Emil Lane.
 Miss Lane has In the past carried
 out my plans with such perfection
 of detail that l feel no heSitancy In
 leaving my orders for the construc-
 ton of the dam in her hands. She
 is qualified to act as a construction
 engineer. but has preferred to re-
 main as my secretary, realizing her
 ambition vicariously, through me.
 It Is this quality in her which
 makes me feel she will not be
 SWAY ed by adverse opinions. but
 will subjugate her individual de-
 Dl carry out my ideas.
 With the storm of criticism which
 my will is bound to raise about her, it will not be an easy task. and am
 asking you who are my friends Tn
 truth to stand behind her in the
 reorganizat ton of the company
 There will be a reorganization, for
 can rec. even now. that the orig
 inal firm will disintegrate through
 dislpyalty.
 .I am eaving money for the actual
 construction of the dam, as feel
 linuIdation of stock may embarrass
 the financial standing of the old
 company. However, she will need
 the moral support and the help Of
 strong men and l am asking you.
 who listen to this and who under
 stand to supply these."
 Judge Morgan sat down and Jud itf arose.
 eCENTLEMEN." she said, those NJ of you who wish to carry on with the Bevins Construction Com pany may join me in Judge Morgan's office in the Oil and Cotton building, immediately after the adjournment here. It was Mr Bevins' desire that tn new company be organized and ready to start operation immediate ly upon the dissolution of the old. 2 the men at the dam would suffer nc loss"
 Mrs. Dale," Lampere was on his feet. what do you propose to call this new company"
 MT Bevins proposed that its present name be retained"
 Why. why. you can't do a thing like that. It's preposterous, presump tuous . the idea .. look at that poor bereaved daughter sobbing her heart out while you, you mere hire ling of our beloved friend dare stand there and say that you . you will carry on a company in his name. tue name of Tom Bevins."
 1"Lampere," Justin Cunard. re- tired engineer. tall. taciturn. ad- vanced towards the two. You insult the intelligence of this board. We are not a jury in a criminal court to be moved by emotional appeal. It seems to me that Tom had pretty thorough idea of what ee was doing when he took his legal affairs away from you. Now. young lady, I'm ready to join you; you may count on my full time if you desire it."
 "Cunard. parked Lampere. ''it isn't ethical to carry on O. reorgan- ize company using the name of a deceased man against the objections of his heirs"
 Tn this case it's not only ethical but legal" interrupted Morgan. flor it Is so expressed in the deceased's s papers. Now. Mrs. Dale, are you ready to leave for my office?"
 Judith was sure. in the hours '. hich followed. that she had said the things expected of her. cleared doubts in the minds of the seven men who followed them to Morgan g office, discussed the matters which needed their immediate attention but all the time like a low cry. her thoughts rang. Norman. Norman.
 Cunard drove her home. He had been made first vice-president of the newly organized company. and chairman of the new board. Judith retained the position of secretary to the late Tom Bevins, President, 2 peculiar arrangement, which Jeff her free to carry out his pos thumous orders.
 And they needn't lose a single days work" Judith said of the mel as the dam. as they stopped before Hillendale. {.
 The cottage was aglow with light! and the quaint oldEnglish standard lamps whicL lighted each flight O Iseps to the knoll were glowing il the purple dusk Cunard looked a the house, then at Judith and hi usually taciturn features relaxed into a semblance of sympathy Young lady, if an old mans suppor and confidence mean anything. yol have mine"