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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-10-05
MEX. MUTINY
IS PUT DOWN

MEXICO CITY, Oct 5. = Gea.
Alavarez, Chief of the Presidential
Staff, declared today that the re.
bellious military movement has
been crushed with the exception
of two small forces, one Of then
commanded by Presidential can
didate Gen. Arnulfo Gomez. While
the government forces are In ac-
tive pursuit of the two band,
further executions in the cam
paign of the Gales government 10
stamp out the military revolt IS
announced.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-10-05
Gov. Harrington to
Seek New Legislation

WASHINGTON, Oct. s. - Gov.
w. r. Harrington, of Hawaii, TO-
day visited Secretary Of Interior
Work, whereafter he told the AS
sociated Press he intended to seek
legislation extending homestead
land laws to Hawaii, a budget
for a lighthouse headquarters al.
Honolulu and exemption of Ter
ritorial teachers from Federal in
come tax.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-10-05

| fur trade if they could obtain
the franchise held by the Hudsons
Bay Company and traded on thu
idea that Russia would prefer IL
deal with America, with whom
they had always been friendly
than with England. which was
a rival power. Father Kasheva-
rolf said. He told how several
companies wrote letters asking fof
permission to engage in fur trad.
ing. fishing and the ice business
in Alaska.
Investigation BY Russia
About this time, in 1861, an
expedition. was sent out to Alaska
from Russia to investigate the
conditions of the Territory, de-
clared Father kashevaroff, AMI
the conditions were found to be
very unsatisfactory. There wer,
no Russian government officials
in Alaska at that time, he en-
phasized. The officers of the
Russian American company did
what they pleased; no one could
engage in business. own property
or do anything without first gain
ing the permission Of the. com
pany.
Russia Agrees to Sell
Senator Cole of California con
tinued interviewing people aad
writing letters to Washington and
the American Minister at st. Pet
ersburg. Finally, owing to the
unsatisfactory situation of the
Territory, the fact that the furs
had been depleted, the great dis
lance of Alaska from Russia an
because nothing but fur was par
ticularly needed by Russia, as
they had other resources of fish.
gold, and coal, in their own vast
domain, and because Russia pre-.
ferred to deal with the United
States rather than England, who
also wanted the northern penin-
sula, the Russian government
agreed to sell Alaska for $7,200,-
600. The treaty had been given
to the Baron de Stockl, with au-
thority to act for the Russian
government, when he left for
America in the early spring If
1867. He told of the exciting
negotiations and the final concla-
sion of the treaty at four o'clock
in the morning of March &c. 1867.
The extra 100000 which was
included in the purchase price
was, declared Father Kashevaroff,
added by the United States ID
pay off any claims or vested
interests which any company
might have in the territory.
Transfer Described
He drew vivid picture of the
actual transfer, October IS of
1867, with the Russian and Am
erican ships in the harbor of
Sitka saluting, soldiers of botn
countries standing at attention. rs
the flag of Russia was lowered
and the Stars and Stripes raised
in it's place. 1t was told with
the familiarity of one who has
heard the story many times from
people who were themselves in
terested spectators at the momen-
tous event.
When the Russian flag was
being lowered, he said, it stuck
and sailor was sent up to ul-
fasten it. not hearing the order
to bring the flag down, the sailor
threw 1t to the ground and it fell
on the points of the Russia bay
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-10-05
DIVIDEND DECLARED

NEW YORK, Oct. 5.-The dl-
rectors of the South Porto Rico
Sugar Company have declared a
dividend of 10 per cent on com
mon stock, payable on November
Is.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-10-05
WED AT ANCHORAGE

Miss Pearl Edlund. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Edlund
of Wasilla, and Gilbert +. Oberg.
in charge of the mechanical de-
partment of the Government can
merry at Anchorage. were married
recently at Anchorage, where
they will continue to reside.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-10-05
Former Juneau Woman
Is Dead in Nevada

ELY, Nevada. Oct. 5.-Mrs. Al
fred Lambly, wife of the Mayo
of Ely, is dead from heart trousie
Before she was married she was
Miss Maymie |. Reach and 'was
once in charge of a hospital "a.
Juneau. Alaska. She is survived
by her husband, and sister, Mrs.
w. F. Hynes, of Portland, Ore
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-10-05

Mrs. Lambly was at one time
in charge of the Governemnt hos
pital in Juneau, coming here from
Haines but left for the States sew
eral years ago, according to IN
formation gathered here this al
ternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11
Studies Anti.Aircraft Firing

Lieut.. Manuel Villada of the Cuban
army. who has just completed
course of instruction at the proving
ground. Aberdeen. Md. has been
attached to the CID Coast Artillery at
Fort Totten. y. Y. TO study methods
of anti.aircraft firing in practice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11
"MatchLess" Gifts

For men, for women, for misses
there's no gift more sure to be ap-
preciated than a convenient automatic
lighter, and here is complete assert
ment of special gift lighters at attrac-
tive prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11
Dunhill-$1O

The aristocratic "Dunhill"
unique lighter in a nice size,
silver-plated case. Also the
new Dunhill sports lighter
with windbreaker. SIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11
Lighters-$1.5O

Attractive and very prac-
teal affairs in imitation coll
ored leather cases. Easily
Reliable and convenient to
handle. Excellent for a
friendly gift.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11
Chanel and Lelong'S Ne7ccst
Handbags-S16.5O

Exceptionally clever re-
productions-the Chanel
bag is a fiat pouch in a
stunning new wool fab
ric mounted OH a clever
gate frame-and the Le-
long bag is reproduced
in black antelope suede
with a stunning engine
turned frame and MARCIA
site ornament. b o { II
bags are beautifully lined
and fitted.
II IL CT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11
Napier-$7

The clever new Napier"
lighters, made in Paris, in
a pigskin or ostrich case. A
convenient fiat style lust
made to fit in a woman's
purse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11
Lighters-$2.50

A delightfully."- convenient
small lighter that men like
as we'll as women. M stal
case. engine turned and
easily Reliable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11
Centemeri French
Kid-$3.75 pair

With a charming new,
very narrow turn back cuff
smartly embroidered in gold
threads. Fine shades. Ex-
elusive with Jclleff 5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11
Gift Gloves

To aid you in selection, we illus
trate few very popular and as
suredly smart types from the extern
sive collection awaiting you here!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11
Lined Capeskin-$5

Warm, comfy slip-o n
gloves of supple capeskln
with a seamless knit lining.
Ideal for motoring and an
original gilt. !
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11
Doeskin Slip-on-
So. IS pair

Direct to us from France.
they're beautifully soft and
guaranteed washable. This
glove is a style favorite
with its pinked edges and
plain tailored backs. Smart
shades.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11
Indeed Is the Gift From JeLLefi
j e w e Try

Jewelry
Chanel reproduced crystal necklaces-$2.95
to $35.
Chanel reproduced crystal bracelets-$1 to
$3.50.
Chanel reproduced crystal pins-$1 to $3.75
Pearl and crystal chokers (constructed)-
So to SIS.
Novelty gold-fnished necklaces-$l.95 to
SIS.
Gold-finished bracelets-$195 to So
Real stone set gold necklaces-$l0 to SIS.
Real stone set pendants-$15 to SIS.
Real stone and sterling brooches-$7.50 to
SIS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11
Washable Capeskin
SO. rs pair

A very smart new one
clasp glove of washable
capeskin triple stitched and
cleverly piped. A favorite
with SIN art collegiates.
$3.75 pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11

No woman can have too
many pairs Of these lovely
washable suede gloves-im-
ported, Of course. and smart
for all daytime costumes.
Tan. mode, putty, peach.
white and black.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11
Lighters$5

A very efficient lighter in
stunning leather or two
tone enamel and silver-hn-
ished case. The latter style
is delightfully."- feminine and
comes in several colorings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11

Remember, exclusive Washington dis
tributors of Centereri, perfect fitting real
French kid gloves and there are hundreds of
stunning novelty cuffs for your choice.
Glove Shop-Street Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11

Hundreds of new styles have just
arrived to join our already wonder
fully comprehensive collections-tor
women, for men and for little tots.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-05
Matamoros May
Get Rotary Club

The Brownsville Rotary Club may
sponsor 4 Rotary Club in MAtamoros,
il was announced ~ the weekly
luncheon Of the local club NrdncS-
day hy President Clcvc Tandy.
Alfred Putegnat and q. G. Richard
son were appointed COMMITTEES 90
make survey of the city of Mata-
moros to determine whether an or
ranization is possible. after which
the usual steps will hg taken.
The Step Was brought 70 the atten-
tion W Harry Hedges 81 Houston re-
Gently. Mr. Hedges said that Mata-
Enoros Was outside his jurisdiction,
and that tire district governor ~ SAB
tillc. Senior Garza. was the proper
authority. Seno- Garxa requested the
Brownsville club a. art for him In the
prciiminaries.
II was announced also that A.
Wayne Wood would attend the inter
national convention at Ostend, Bel
xinm. next summer as the delegate
from the Brownsville clab. Nm. -
sst and :. c. Tucker were appointed
- an on to Austin committee for
the district conv sntion in March.
The Rorarians Nere entertained By
recitations by Miss Freddie Clindin-
ming, expression teacher at the high
school. and By Miss Landlord, a iu-
nlor high school pupil.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-05
Charges Mellon
Is Responsible

WASHINGTON. u. a.. Jan. 5.--L9
Responsibility for deaths In New
York from poisoned alcohol was
placed upon Secretary Mellon and
Chester II. Mills. prohibition en-
fcrcemcnt directors in New York. in
q speech IN the house today By Rep
rescntativc BaEuaria. republican, nf
that state.
Mills. Laguaniia declared. i ''re-
sponSihle fnr the diversion nf thr
poi~on airrnul and TIE resulting
deaths and ! charge that the scere-
tary 0f the treasury IN responsible
f0r not checking up on hi~ director
IN New York aud his loose methods
I'm failing in rrnneFly supervise I'm
dpstrial alcohol"
Iaguardia charged that IN "ea-
pinnare and wire tapping" system
WV being employed IN New York N.Y.
Bruce ". BielnSki an under cover
agent. Ey which "intimAtn AMI fam
iiy matters are aScertained EHd ~
system Of hlackmaii has developed"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-05
Charge Catholics
Lead in Attack

MEXICO CITY. Jan. 5.-tP'-Ai-
though adviccs received BY the govern
ment and thc Mexican cpiscopatc in-
hicate that Catholics. a. such. have
not been involved in the disorders re-
ported from various parts of Mexico,
special Dispatches from Saltillo say
that fifty Catholics. headed by mem
hers az the Young Mems Catholic
Association. carried out Mondays at-
tack on Parras dc Ia futnte. in the
state oF Coahuila-
The dispatches say that the revol-
tiers. shouting: Long live Christ
the King. arrested municipal and
federal authorities " the town. cap
trred three local congressman and
killed Rafael Deigadn ard Jose Niera.
Later they seized horses from neigh
boring ranches and burned several
railway bridges. Congress main Perez,
whow a. pursued BY the band. es-
capped by stopping passenger train
from SaltiIlo.
Workers 10 Saitillo. the dispatches
state. volunteered a. assist the fed
crai troops in pursuit VI the insur-
rcctionists. heing anxious 20 avengc
iiclpadu's death
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-05
ACCIDENT HALTS
GOOD WILL FLIGHT

GUATEMALA CITY. Guatemala.
Jan. 5.-'Ii-The goodwill Pan-Am-
erican fliEht ~aS temporarily halted
again TODAY when the New York.
flagship ~ the American Army ar
rnsf. made i forced landing "a the
Aurora flying field soon after the
aviators had hoppcd off for San SAL
sador.
Major Herbert A. nargue. flight
commander and his relief pilot.
Lieutenant Ennis 4. Whitehead. were
unhurt. except for slight injuries on
their hands. but the plane was dari-
aged.
The four other planes returned
immediately 20 the flying field.
II i expected that a week or two
viii be required for necessary rn-
pairs TO the New York.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-05
ROCK SHIPPED
TOPT. ISABEL
Initial Shipment For
Jetties Forwarded
Yesterday

The initial shipment az large rock
for the Padre Island jetty. which - 10
BE- "a par; of the Point Isabel Har-
hor project arrived ID Brownsville
yesterday Afternoon and was for
AaIded 10 the Point.
There we're five cars OF rock IN
the initial shipment, which arrived
here ~ o'clock II arrived over the
Missouri Pacific Lines and was for
waTdcd 10 the Point over the Rio
Grandc Railway at 3 o'clock.
The 700 feet of trcstlc built ont
into the gulf from Padre Island has
been completed. The rock now being
shipped a. the Point will be dumped
along this trestie 10 form a ietty.
The ears will be ferried 10 the is
land ~ means of an immense barge
and then shunted along the rails on
the trestic.
!; ~ estimated that between SEQ
ard Gao ears of stone will be re-
uuircd for the Padre Island iefty.
Daily shIprsents O. Point isabel from
now on viii average seven cars, IL
IL stated hy H. : Bourne. manager
gf the Rio Grandc Railway.
Engineers are now ready to start
driving pilinE On the Braxos Island
tgcstIe which is 70 be 400 feet long.
IL j. hoped e. have this trestle COM
plcs'A hv the tinic all the rock need
( IA fer the Padre Island ietty j. de-
livcred and shipments will continue
for the Kra-os Island jcttv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-05
SOLID TRAIN OF
CEMENT In VALLEY

HAELINGEN. Texas, Jan SIN
celebration NV the arrival of The
firs: solid trainload of cemcn. into
Texas territory about fifty sncn.
among them representative lumber
rsen and contractors from all over
the Valley. ntten.Ied the luncheon
given at noon Tuesday at the Reese
vii Mond Hotel IN Harlinren. Thera
were A. cars in the train which
reached Iarlingen Monday ami will
be distributed over tho VALLEY
The Trinity Pnrtlant Cement COM
panv hSndled the shipment On The
program at the banquet were II. r..
H0rRar of the Triritv Portland c.
mrnt Company: RI. w. Bryant. Dali
las sales manager: r. n. Horton.
traffic manarer: IN Rue. Nelson.
general freight agent: and John WI.
Ball. assistaat general freiah. AGENT
wv Houston The latter was in charge
of the train. Mr. Nelson also ar
rived for the train over the Mis-
souri Pacific.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-05
TOSTAR[ Sale
INLOSEBANOS
Newest Addition To
City Will be Open
ed Tomorrow

The official opening Of Los Ebanos
addition 10 Brownsville by the James
Dickinson Company. beginning tomor-
rnw morning, will find the many city
improvements planned by the firm
we'll under way. Il u stated py COM
pany officials.
Sale Of lots will start N the morn
ing and those who 20 out With view
to looking over the property viii SEE
that concrete curbing Is well under
way. Paving contracts have been let.
six-inch water main pipes are on the
ground with a contract for their in-
stalIation let. and the gateway has
had sufficient construction done on
ID 10 give "A general idea of the fina.
appearance.
The gateway itself is costing more
than 81 900 and can be seen from the
corner of Elizabeth Street and Palm
Boulevard hy locking north on the
boulevard.
The curbing installed IL of IN en-
tsrelv new design in this section. IL
ia unique III that IL IL . curved curb
ing and harmonizes with the curved
driveways in the addition Palm
Boulevard will bc paved and esplan-
AIDED through the addition along the
same line rs in front Of the high
school. The paving will he Of six
inch rolled gravel base with rolled
asphalt topping. The Chaplin Paving
Company III 10 do the work.
The restrictions range from $4,000
TO $500 No cattle or hogs may be
kept III the addition. There ~ 40-
foot building line or Palm boulevard
and 3O-foot building line On All 9TH
cr streets and avenues IN the addi-
ti0n.
III j. stated that the lots have been
cur literally. allowing more square
feet than Brownsville city lots. Cash
discounts will he given IN the first
twenty lost sold.
The developers viii have fleet Of
automobiles at their offices tomor-
row morning subject u call ~ those
who desire 10 see the addition. The
company " preparing for record
sale of real estate subdivision lots ia
the Valley. They Will have repreSen-
tatlees on the ground with price lists
and full information Sales will be
mnde both on the ground and a. tho
offices downtown nj the corner of
Twelfth and Isevee Streets.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-05
PROTECTION OF
TREATY RIGHTS
BACK OF MOVE.
British And Italian
Representatives AL
SO Ask Protection
For Nationals

WASHINGTON. ID. C., Jan. j.-(Pt
Of the landing Of a
new force of American marines in
Nicaragua was followed today by a
statement hy Chairman Borah Of the
senate foreign relations committee
that the Monroe Doctrine has no re-
Nicaragua or the trouble in Mexico.
WASHINGTON. ID. a.. Jan. 5.-la1
Ia announcing today that an Amer
lean marine guard had been ordered
10 Managua. capital of Nicaragua, the
State Depa rtment disclosed that
British and Italian diplomatic repre-
scntatives there had requested out
side protection for their nationals.
The marines will &c sent from
torinto b. Rear Admiral Latimcr. in
command Of American forces in Mica
ragua Decision 10 send them WAS
reached yesterday and observers took
the decision as a definite answer 70
rumors current for several days that
the administration WAS contemplate
ing withdrawal Of its naval forces
from the Central American republic.
a State Department announcement
telling Of the plea Of the British and
Italian representatives said:
The Department Of State has been
informed bv the American ninists r
IT Managua that the British and
Italian charge d'affaires have made
representations 10 him that they
consider their subjects in imminent
peril in thC present situation without
outside protection and that he con
curs in these views which represent
the concensus of opinion there
ariong tn Americans and other for
eipners
The dispatches said that the ma
rines would be used as "a guard for
The American legation al Managua
and that high officials Of the Diaz
government. which j. recognized by
Continue on page two.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-05
DENY RUMORS
OF TROUBLE
Matamoros Offici a ! 8
Assert Entire Bor-
der Is Quiet

Nothing disnuietinE has occurred
along the Matgmoros sector. which
has 4 T5-mile front On fhe Rio
Grande. and nothing can happen
without coming to the notice Of the
Mexican military authorities. IL was
stated cmphatically hy the officers
in command To-Day denying several
rumors called a. their attention.
They denied specifically the ru-
NOR that trains from Matamoros
and Nucva Laredo were unable ~
reach Monterrey Yesterday. General
Benigno Serrato, commander OF the
Matamoros sector. and General
Gabriel Ceryera. commander of the
Matamcros garrison. were inter
viewed and both said that such was
not the case. They produced copies
NJ "El P0rronir.- Mexican daily
rublished III Monterrey yesterday
as part evidence. The newspaper IT.
self contained no mention az the
affair rumored III Brownsville yes
terday afternoon and today. The
Officers stated that trains had been
coming III on time lately where
they had been coming in late for
some time previously
The Officers also denied that
there was disturbance al the
Mexican eEd RI the bridge early
this morning. causing II 70 be closed
for a short time. There were re-
ports today that there had been
such an occurrence. Customs. and
immigration officials on the Mex
lean ena also denied that X took
place.
IL was denied by the generals d.
rcctiv today that a large band of
revolutiOnnries had crossed the
river into Mexico recently as ~
rored some time ago. They ad-
mitfed that five men had crossed
into Mexico but declared that three
VI these had been captured BY the
military and two had escaped IN
To the mountains. II was stated
that none ~ the men were armed or
had horses. The authorities stated
that Aniceto Pisanr waa living in
Natamor0s now ard could not Tos-
sibly he at the head of rebel hand
The large group rnmured to have
CONTINUE on page two.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-01-05
REBEL BANDS
OPERATING IN
FIVE STATES
Mexico City Reports
Numerous Clash e s
Between FederalsI
And Revolutionaries

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 5.-Fedcral
troops IN az least half dozen diff
ferent parts or Mexico are chasing
groups OF rcvolutionists OF bandits.
Activities OF these banIs h.'vc
greatly increased IN the last fc~
days. although they are apparently
without central leadership or su-
ordination.
War Department reports say rcb-
er or bandit groups ranging in size
from 30 to 200. men are fleeing be-
fore the federal troops. who are
under orders 70 continue their pur-
suit until they exterminate or cap
ture their quarry.
One rebel success IL adm tilted hy
the government and this it claims
was short lived. Forty rebels cap
tured the small garrison 10 ParraS
de In Fuentc, Coahuila. only TO be
routed shortly aftcrward. by fed
eral reinforcements-
A rising a. Conception del Orc.
attempted revolt in the town "
Niipa Alta. about I5 miles fr0r.
Mexico City was last reported sur
rounded by troops In the Aiusco
mountains. The rebels are said 70
be commanded By two former Of
ficcrs of the notorious rebel CHEZ
Zapata.
A rising at Conception del Ora,
zacatecas. was put do'sn by the fed
eral forces. and several OF the lead
ers were executed.
Other bandit actiritics include
the tearing up OF railroad tracks
in attempts tc wreck trains at two
points, one above San Luis P0tosl
and the other between Torreon and
Saltiilo; automobile and train hold
urs near Mexico City. and the mur-
der, also near the capital Of one
member Of party Of Mexican
hunters.
Some newspaper dispatches de-
scribe this band a. Catholics" but
this u not borne out by the nd
vices received either BY the gov
crnment or the Mexican Episcorate
The report also says IL Is adhering
to its refusal 10 sanction armed
opposition to the governments re-
gigious measures.
News Of an unsuccessful rebel at
tack az Leon. Guanaiuat0, has beer
confirmed III an official dispatch
which says rhe municipal police aid
cd federal troops III routing the IN.
surrectionists who attacked the bar.
racks.
Three rival state legislatures have
established themselves in the stats
Of Puebla. giving rise 20 fears 81
clashes between the political groups
there
Advices saying General Arnulf'
Gomez. federal chief 81 militAr,
operations IN the state az Ners
Cruz. had revoltcd, were discounted
~ late dispatches from Vera Cru.
CITY giving assurance that all i
normal there.