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Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1920-11-27
A DROP TOO MUCH OF
POISON NOT FATAL
AirpIane PIunges to Ground
From Height of rs Feet
Pilot Not Injured

The only real thrill experience by
Vegas as the result of the visit of
the airplanes on Thanksgiving, was
a mishap to the small exhibition
plane Poison" which left the ground
and reached a height of about rs
feet. Then the motor stopped and
Poison poked her nose into the ground
with considerable force, doing some
damage to the machine. Mr.. G. O..
Prest, owner and pilot of the plane,
escaped with a slight shaking up.
There were some skeptics who
were sure that Poison would not fly.
The machine proved otherwise by
leaving the ground in nice shape.
The stoppage of the motor was caus-
ed by the fact that castor oil used
for lubricating the rotary engine with
which the plare is equipped, was
carelessly put in the gasoline tank.
Naturally, when the motor began to
call for gas, 1t got castor oil and
there was nothing further doing. The
damage to the plane consists of same
damage to the anding gear and
small damage to one of the wings.
The propeller was not broken.
Mr.. Prest is now considering as to
whether he shall repair Poison, or
use the motor and other parts in con-
structing a small monopiane for ex-
hibition flights. He is thinking seri-
ously of doing the latter, building the
plane in Vegas.
Mr.. C. o. Prest, who has establish
ed a reputation as one of the most
successful pilots in the country, in
voicing his impression of Las Vegas,
k6a I'M cfo
LAS Vegas possesses remarkable
natural attributes to make it as good,
or even a better flying country than
Southern California.
"The climate here is wonderful. The
air is good and storms are few and
we'll heralded before they break.
Then for miles and miles around the
country is fiat and a anding, If neces-
sary, could be made almost any place.
The altitude, of course, has some ef-
feet on a ship, but not enough so
that it makes a great deal Of differ
ence.
1--WE would like to see this aviation
proposition backed by every citizen
of Las Vegas and the surrounding
country. You have done wonder
full thing to have taken it this far,
but now is just Ine Ilme Co eltner
make 1t or break it.
bringing machines here is only
question of permanently establishing
a field. If that is here the machines
will come.
commercially, the establishing of
a field here would benefit Las Vegas.
1t will be only a matter of a short
time before Uncle Sam will have his
mail planes bound from Salt Lake to
Los Angeles, and then Las Vegas, if
it has a good field to offer will no
doubt be put on the route.
"a plane here will also bring such
towns as Goodsprings, Searchlight,
Goldfield, Tonopah, Carson City, Re
no, St. George and Moapa Valley into
close communication with Las Vegas.
This would be a valuable business
asset"
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1920-11-27
CHARGE AGAINST FLAGMAN
PILFERlNG FROM PULLMAN

Ray Jarman was held to answer
before the district court on charge
of burglarizing a Pullman sleeper up
on completion of his preliminary hear
ing before Judge Lillis today His
bond is fixed at $4,000. Frank A.
Stevens, acting district attorney, ap-
peared for the state and Richard
Busteed for the defendant.
The charge against Jarman is that
he took hand bag from under the
berth in which Miss Wanda Smith
was sleeping, on first No. 1, in the
cary morning of November 5th. That
he took it to the lavatory and opened
it. taking SIG in bills therefrom. The
evidence on behalf of the state was
to a certain extent circumstantial,
but the defense waived making
statement.
Testimony was given by Miss
Smith, Sammons, the sleeping car
porter, Mr.. Roach, fellow traveller
on the train, George A. Goodwin, con-
ductor and others.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1920-11-27
PRISON POPULATION Low;
WARDEN EXPECTS MORE

The population of Nevada's peni-
tentiary now is ninety-four convicts,
which is likely to be cut slightly by
the action of the present session of
the pardon board, but which undoubt-
edly will be boosted to the century
mark by coming terms of court in
various counties, is he opinion of R..
B. Henrichs, warden of the prison,
who is spending Thanksgiving in Re-
no.
The present mark is not the lowest
the prison has had. About year ago
the number of inmates was eighty-six
which is the lowest number on rec
ord within recent years. The prison
population has enjoyed a steady de-
cline since the prohibition law went
into effect-Reno Gazette.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1920-11-27
ATHLETIC EVENTS OF
THANKSGIVING DAY
Basket Ball Games and Boxing
and Wrestling Matches At
ford Good Sport

The Thanksgiving Day athletic
events were held in the High School
Auditorium and were well patronized
In the Basket ball game, Bunker
vile VS.. Clark County High School,
the BunkerVille boys were easily vic
tors with a score of SO to "a. The
members of the two teams were:
unkerville-Leavitt, Leavitt, Cox,
Graft, Waite, Leavitt, Pulsipher.
c. c. H. S.-Noblitt. Schuyler, Nor
rison, Tracht, Jones.
The game played by Bunkervi1le
VS.. Big Five also resulted in a vic
tory for Bunkerville, the score being
so to 27. In this game the players
were:
Bunkerville-Hunt, Hardy, Can
non, Graft, Cox.
Big Five-Wilson, Rich, Vaughn,
Mudgett, Earl, Stacy, Bailey.
The Shop Boys Team came off vic
torious by a narrow margin in their
game against Bunkerville, the score
standing 27 to %. The teams lined
up as follows:
Shop-Westlake Silk, Lee, Kramer,
Fahey, Hernandez.
unkerville-Ralston, Cox, Cannon,
Hardy, Graft.
The program arranged by the New
Las Vegas Athletic Club opened with
a four rounds bout between Young
Valencia and Battling Tony. The de-
cision was a draw, although Valen-
cia appeared to have his opponent
outclassed.
w. Duncan and Ernest Kessler fol
lowed with a wrestling bout in which
Kessler was far outclassed, Duncan
getting the first fall in minutes and
the second in three minutes.
Johnnie Silk won from N. Y. Kid in
their four round boxing bout, which
was fast and clever The enthusiast
ic crowd rained silver on the stage
and the winner gathered up $12.20.
Ray Jarman and Mickie Mailin
then went on for four rounds, which
furnished the fans with a lot of fun,
and everyone went home we'll pleas
ed.
Mr.. Leavitt, of Ogden, Utah, who
at present holds the light weight
championship of his home town,
challenged anyone of his weight for
the next meet, and Mickie Mailin OF
this city accepted.
The Athletic Club boys wish,
through the Age, to thank the school
board, teachers and the Grammar
School Band for their support and
assistance.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1920-11-27
VENICE TO VEGAS IN
4 HOURS 40 Minutes
Pacific Standard Plane Makes
Successful Flight From
Pacific Coast

Mr.. Emery Fl. Rogers, manager of
the Pacific Standard Airpane and Sup
ply Company, drove a Pacific Stand
ard Model OX5 plane from Venice
to Las Vegas Tuesday the 23rd. the
flying time being hours and 40 min
utes. Mr.. Rogers was accompanied
bl Mr.. H. T. Hill as mechanician
The start was made at Venice at
11:30 a. m, and Yermo was reached
at 1:2O p. m. Here a stop was made
for gas. The plane left Yermo at
200 and arrived in Vegas at 4:50.
making a perfect landing on the field
south of Vegas.
Speaking of his trip, this being the
first time plane has flown from the
coast to Las Vegas, Mr. Rogers said:
This is a wonderful country to
fly over, the air is so clear, and the
view so extensive. The coloring of
the mountains is ever changing and
has remarkable beauty and attraction
for the traveller. Then, because of
the numerous dry lake beds, a land
ing can be picked anywhere with per-
feet safety in case of emergency
"The maximum altitude reached on
the trip was 1000 feet.
1--WE met with a great reception at
the field established by the energy of
Mr. Hausler and the progressive peo-
pie of Las Vegas.
"The Plane used was a Pacific
Standard Model OX5 three passenger
job, the most economical and safe
plane on the market. This plane
sells for only $3.50, and yet it will
do the work of a $4,000 eastern plane.
Las Vegas should seize this oppor-
tunity to install planes in her new
field to hold the interest of the peo-
pie and to show the government that
they mean business and want the
aerial mail to come this way.
1--WE are the largest aircraft house
in the west and can give that class
of service on all planes which we
sell, that you expect from q good au-
tomobile house. The time to secure
a plane here, at this ideal location
is now.
'The total cost for oil and gas on
the trip from the coast to Las Vegas
was $12.25, carrying two people and
all baggage"
Numerous flights were made by
Mr.. Rogers with passengers. Thanks
giving Day and there was a general
expression of a feeling of security
while driving through the air which
was entirely unexpected by the mex
perienced. 1t may be of some in
terest to know that per mile of trav-
ell, fewer passengers are injured or
killed by airplane accidens than in
automobile accidents. The science
of air navigation has made immense
strides lately and the airplane as a
means of transportation has taken a
place as one of the safest methods
known. The old fear which was
nurtured during the early experiment
tai days of flying by the numerous
mishaps, has gradually passed. Great
planes are making three trips each
day between London and Paris in the
worst climate in the world for flying,
without accident. Mr.. Rogers states
that during the year he was in
charge of Chaplin field at Los An
geles, they carried over 5000 passen-
gers without the slightest injury to
any or any damage whatever to the
planes.
Mr. Rogers is still here but expects
to fly back to Venice within the next
day or two.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1920-11-27
PLURALITY
IN NEVADA WAS 5620
Oddie Defeated Henderson By
1148 Votes.-Arentz Won
By 4432 Votes

CARSON, Nov. 23.-United States
Senator Tasker L. Oddie was elected
over the incumbent, Charles B. Hen
derson, by exactly 1148 votes at the
general election on November and
Samuel S. Arentz secured 4432 more
votes than his nearest rival, the pres
ent congressman, Chas. R. Evans, ac-
cording to figures compiled by Secre-
tary Brodigan from returns of cleo
ton received from the various coun-
ty clerks of the state. The figures are
from duplicates of abstracts of votes
which will be canvassed by the su-
preme court justices in this city on
December 20.
Miss Boyd Leads
Dele B. Boyd, Louis G.. Campbell
and H. v. Moorehouse, Republican
presidential electors, are shown to
have received 5G2S, 5565, and 5551
more votes respectively than their
nearest rival, William Forman, who
headed the list of Democratic presi-
Dental electors in the matter of votes
received.
Ben W. Coeman, Non-Partisan, re-
tains his position as justice of the
supreme court by virtue of MAORI
ty of 1892 over j. Emmett Wash,
Non-P Partisan and George F. Talbot,
Nom Partisan for ten-year term of
regent of the university, defeated A.
E. Cheney, Non-Partisan, for the
same office by Gil. B. F. Culrer, who
had no opposition as Non-Partisan
candidate for two-year regent Of the
university, received 17,467 votes.
Curiosity of Vote
fhA fol
States senator, the highest total vote
for any Office, was 1864 higher than
the vote for the same office In 1918,
Henderson received 1895 votes less
than he received two years ago. Cd
die ran 295 behind the figure he re-
ceived at the 1918 election when he
was a candidate against Emmett D.
Boyle for governor. Anne Martin
polled 1881 votes, 378 more than she
received for : the same office a the
previous general election.
The proposed amendments to the
state constitution, giving the supreme
court Jurisdiction in appeals in Grim
inal cases where the offense charged
is within the original jurisdiction of
the district court and allowing the
governor to call district judges to
sit on the supreme bench in place
of disabled or disqualified justices,
was carried by a majority of $500
votes.
Most Votes for Senator
The returns show that the highest
number of votes cast in the entire
state was for United States senator
27,427 persons voting for the four
senatorial candidates, 27,093 voted
for President and 1890 for congress
man.
For senator Henderson carried
Elko, Clark, Humboldt, Lincoln and
White Pine counties, the others be-
ing carried by Oddie. Arentz car
ried fifteen counties, tieing Evans in
Humboldt Evans carried Clark only.
Anne Martin, independent candi-
date for senator, polled her highest
votes in Washoe, Nye and White
Pine counties In Esmeralda county
she ran twenty votes ahead of Hen
dersOn.
Washoe Polls Most Votes
Washoe county led the state in the
number of votes cast with 1924, Nye
polled 2879, and Elko 2542. The small
est vote recorded was in Eureka
where the total vote was sos.
The total Socialist vote in the state
was 1S58.-Reno Gazette.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1920-11-27
AFTER THE RAILROADS
ON QUESTION OF FARES

The Nevada public service COM
mission has ordered the Southern
Pacific, Western Pacific and Los An
geles and Salt Lake railways to show
cause why they should not put in eff
feet in Nevada the basic passenger
fare of 3.6 cents per mile charged for
intrastate traffic in other states. The
present rates charged by the lines
named varies from four to seven
cents per mile in Nevada. Dining car
charges are also involved in the case
The matter has been set for hearing
in Carson City December 15th.-Car-
son City News.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1920-11-27
TEACHERS ARE GRANTED
A BONUS ON SALARIES

At a meeting of the Board of Trus-
tees of the Las Vegas Grammar
Schools held November 23rd. a re-
quest from the teachers that salaries
be advanced, was considered. The
reason for asking the raise were
summed up as: Increased rates for
travel to and from their homes. In
crease in room rents and increas in
costs of foodstuffs and clothing.
In view of the fact that contracts
are in effect with all teachers, the
board decided to grain a bonus OF IL
per cent on present salaries to be
paid to all teachers fulfilling their
contracts for the years work.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1920-11-27
FORMER VEGAS ATTORNEY
PARTNER OF EARL ROGERS

Edmon G. Bennett, formerly of the
firm of Breeze and Bennett of this
city, but recently practicing law in
Los Angeles, has formed a partner
ship with Earl Rogers, the famous
criminal trial lawyer. The Office is
in the Washington building, Los An
geles.
The announcement of the partner
ship states that other lawyers will
be soon associated with the firm and
permanent offices opened.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1920-11-27
PRISONERS PAROLED

The board of parole recently grant
ed paroles to prisoners from Clark
county as follows:
Harry L. Daugherty, burglary, ef-
fective when he has served 51a years
with credits; Frank Johnson, forg-
cry, effective Immediately; Leo F.
Rivard, issuing fictitious check, ef-
fective when the Oregon authorities
call for him or when he has served
three years with credits.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1920-11-27
EPISCOPAL GUILD DINNER
WAS GRATIFYING SUCCESS

The dinner given by the ladies of
the Episcopal Guild was a most graft
flying success, sum in excess of
$500 being cleared for the church
Mrs. C. E. Bulette, chairman of the
committee, had charge of the affair
and it's success is largely due to her
indefatigable efforts. The ladies all
worked with vigor and are entitled
to thanks for the splendid home
cooked meals they enabled the COM
munity to enjoy.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1920-11-27
MADE A FLIGHT OVER
TO GOODSPRINGS CAMP

Dr. R. F. O'Brien and A. w. Ham
took a little spin this afternoon in
the Pacific-S Standard plane with EN-
cry H. Rogers as pilot. The round
trip was made in one hour, quite a
contrast with the mode of travel in
vogue in this region 20 years ago.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1920-11-27

Lucille Potter as their guest at din
nerf1
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Conklin en-
tertained a company, consisting of
Mrs. Elizabeth Conklin. Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Turner, and Messrs. C. J..
Black, H. D. Black and Archie Nc
Donald.
Prof. and Mrs. ]. F. Mayes had
Prof. Raitt as their Thanksgiving
dinner guest.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1920-11-27
COOPERATIVE STORE

The shelving is being put in the
Levy building for the Las Vegas
Cooperative store. 1t is hoped to
have the stock in place and the store
open for business about the middle of
December.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1920-11-27
MAJOR MCCARTHY NOW
STATIONED AT DOUGLAS

Maj C. E. Mccarthy is now sta
toned at Douglas, Arizona, with the
4Sth U. S. Infantry During and since
the war; he was attached to the gen.
eral staff at Washington.
Maj Mccarthy was for some time
prior to the war county assessor of
Clark county.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1920-11-27

Mrs. A. ]. Feetham, who has been
employed as housekeeper and office
assistant for the Las Vegas Land &
Water Company at the rooming
house, was taken to the Los Angeles
Hospital the first of the week seri-
ously i'll. Although she is reported
much better, she will not return to
Vegas, but under advice of her ply
sician, will remain in Los Angeles.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1920-11-27
CHRISTMAS VACATION
BEGINS DECEMBER %

The Christmas vacation of the Las
Vegas Grammar Schools will begin
December 23 and last until January
8, when school will open. This will
give the teachers a chance to go
home for the holiday if they wish.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1920-11-27
BORN

ZINZUN: In this city, Tuesday,
November 23, 1920, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Genaro Zinzun, daugher, Miss
Ruth. DR.. Mildren reports that all
are doing nicely.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1920-11-27

They are advocating jails for pro-
fiteers again, but for some reason
they never get any further than ad-
vocating.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1920-11-27

Gus Pendleton and Jas. s. Abbott
of Bunkerville were in this city early
in the week.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1920-11-27

Munro Brown is spending a few
days in Los Angeles on business.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1920-11-27

Advertising pays in the everything
except telling the reading public your
troubles.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1920-11-27

Levy Syphus and VIM. H. Sellers
of st. Thomas were in Vegas yester-
day.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1920-11-27

Mrs. C. e. Burdick of Searchlight
is spending a few days in this city.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1920-11-27

The Las Vegas man who argues
that all men are thieves will gener-
ally bear watching.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1920-11-27

Sir Oliver Lodge says dying is as
easy as discarding an old pair of
pants. With lot of us in Las Vegas
it's easier.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1920-11-27
THESE ARE FINAL FIGURES OF NEVADA VOTE

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS:
William Forman, (DemocraD -.
Sarah ]. George, Oemocrat) go.
Robert w. Hesson, (Democrat) -.
Dele E. Boyd. (Republican) -.
Louis G. Campbell, (Republican) f.
H. v. Moorehouse, (Republican)
AL limerick, (Socialist) ........
]. L. Russell, (SocialisD .......
Joseph York, (Socialist) .......
UNITED STATES SENATOR:
Charles B. Henderson, (DemocratD
James Jepson, (Socialist) .....
Anne Martin, independently 80.
Tasker L. Oddie, (Republican) -.
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS-:
Samuel S. Arentz, (Reupblican) :.
Jerry Donovan, (Socialist) .......
Charles r. Evans, (DemocraD -.
Paul Jones, independently .....
JUSTICE SUPREME COURT:
Ben w. Coleman, (Non-Partisan)
J. Emmett Walsh, (Non-Partisan)
REGENT UNIVERSITY:
(Ten Year Term)
A. E. Cheney, (Non-Partisan) -.
George F. Talbot, (Non-Partisan)
1.-TWO Year TERM
B. F. Curler, (Non-Partisan) 80.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT:
fes ...'....'....'. .....~........
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Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1920-11-27

James Mccoy, a former resident of
Vegas but now residing In Los Ange-
les, is here for few days stay Mr.:
Mccoy when here was part owner OF
the Manganese Association.
, 1920-01-23

LONDON, Dec. 10th 1919.
Sugar-Demerara Crystals duty paid price.
fixed by the Royal Commission per cwts
104s. Cd. -106s. Cd.
Muscoyado, 89oIo basis, floating terms in
bond, Ditto duty paid. 63s. Cd. 95s. Cd.
German Beet $500 fob. no further sales
during the war
White Java sugar elf U. Kingdom elf
without engagement. $3.50.
White Java Sugar, elf Uunited King
dom II arrives before 9th December 85/
Demerara Rum, per gal. nominal.
lrlmdad Cocoa, Good Middling Red per
cwt 1885, Cd. 1905. Cd.
Cotto Medium Fine Sea Island, at Liv
ercool nominal per ID.
Bank of England rate of Discount per
cent. g..
, 1920-01-23
OBITUARY.

News was received this morning. of
the death in Trinidad on the afternoon
OF FRIDAY the 10th inst. of Mr.. Bartholo-
new Bornn, after an illness Of but prac-
tlcally 1Our weeks. The deceased who
was not only very we'll known here but
beloved and esteemed for his ami able
qualities, and who for practically his life
time was engaged in all charitable works.
social, religious and otherwise, was born
here IN September 1882. Hence, he had
net MY long since passed his three
score years md ten, " but was tastm erq-
ing IN his goth year. Truly a blessed age
through the falling away of trade he
LETT with his family on the Goth November
I9U5 Tor Trinidad, where he ever since
resided. He leaves behind a widow. four
teen children, and a large number of
grandchildren and great-gran children
TO lament his loss. All of this large family.
with but the exception Of the Widow Mrs,
Vance and daughters and our Well-known
ana esteemed toWnsman Consul David
}. Bornn, and sens, are residing abroad;
some IN New York, others in Havana.
CuUa, but the majority in Trinidad.
Ii MS lie time among US, Mr.. BOrnn
manifested great concern, and evinced
much interest IN the uplifr of the poor.
and by his kindness and gentleness won
the hearts OF one and all. Nothing was
II too much trouble for him to undertakes:
ne was always ready and willing to as
slst every good and worthy cause, and
now that his allotted space on earth is
run and he has been called home by the
Master, we can but bow our heads in
submission to the Divine Will, hoDing
chat a life spent and given to so MANY
good and useful works will but receive
its just reward in the land of light.
10 the sorrowing and grief-stricken
members OF the family we beg to ex-
tend our Sincerest sympathy, assuring
them tAat as the deceased was VERY in
innate with, and well-known TO us, that
we too grieVe with them. Whatsoever
the Lord pleaseth, he doeth." He has
put taken u departed friend into the
realms Of bliss and felicity. st. Ih2D,-
as Mail Notes. lam 10Th