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Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-02-17
LINCOLN SPIRIT IS
STILL DOMINANT IN
LIFE OF THE NATION
Washington Cherishes Asso-
Citations with Martyred
President Lincoln Char
acter Impressed on Nation
Many Memorial Exercises
Held Feb. 12.-One of Few
Who Knew Lincoln Speaks
at Great Memorial.

A sojourner in Washington Ike
myself cannot but be Impressed
yitn the devout manner in which
the Capital City cheriShes asSocl-
ations with the great characters
who here made history.
Especially is this true respecting
Abraham Lincoln, the anniversary
of whose birth was celebrated Sun
day, February II. AL churches
and practically all societies COM
memorated the day by special ex-
ercises and people generally turn
ed their thoughts 70 the LIE ana
death of the Martyred President,
and the many things here aSSocl-
ated with his memory.
With my friend, Mr.. w. B.
Mathews, / attended services Sun
day morning at the New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church, OF
which Mrs. Lincoln was member
and which the President attended
with her. We sat few seats back
of the pew, decorated with flowers
and marked with the Lincoln name
plate. which President and Mrs.
Lincoln occupied each Sunday and
heard an eloquent sermon IN their
memory.
An incident of the service was
the baptism of the infant grand
child OF DR.. Gurley, who was pastor
of the church while the Lincoln's
were attendants. Among those
who were present were Vice-PreSl-
dent and Mrs. Dawes and others
in official life. President Coolidge
attended services at the First Con-
gregational Church.
In the afternoon exercises were
held in the open air at the beauu-
full Lincoln Memorial in Potomac
Park, under the auspices OF VIII
liam B. Cushing Camp Sons OF
Union Veterans and the Auxiliary.
A large crowd stood in the icy
breeze Ui. the steps OF the Mem
orial and listened reverently to the
services. WreathS we're placed at
the entrance to the Memorial, ex-
tracts from Lincoln funeral ora
tions were read and also Lincoln's
immortal Gettysburg Address.
The most touching and appeal
ing part of the program was an
address by Rev. Charles F. Canady
of Springfield, Ill. whose family
were neighbors and close friends Of
the Lincolns and who. himself. as
a boy of 13, was often favored with
the attentions of the kindly man.
Rev. Canady is now 81 years of
age, well preserved and hale, but
it worried us not a little to have him
stand so long bare headed in the
cold wind. He told many personal
incidents of his contact with Lin
coin which somehow brought the
great man closer to our hearts.
The approach of Lincoln's birth
day and the articles in Liberty
Magazine about his assassination
Continued on page %
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-02-17
SECOND STRIKE MADE
At NEW GOLD FIELD
Three Foot Cropping of Two
Thousand Dollar Ore on
Thirty Foot Ledge Starts
Stampede.

Wahmoni, the new city eight-six
miles from Las Vegas, has all the
ear-marks of being the last thing
in rich gold fields A tent city
which houses Wahmoni's popul-
alton Of one hundred has sprung
UP almost over night. The old
roads which have been almost OBJ
liberated by the elements during
the past twenty-five years are be-
ing kept hot by speeding automo-
biles in spite OF the wintry winds
which blow over the barren noun
tains.
The entire mineralized section
which, according to the old-timers
who know their geology, is four
miles In width and fifteen miles
long has been plastered with
claims.
Excellent values have been found
throughout the entire district. the
latest and biggest find made by
McCrea and Letter. being mile
from the original strike, made by
Letter and Sandy.
The original strike values ran
about one thousand dollars to the
ton in gold and horn-silver while
the second strike highgrade runs
approximately two thousand dol
lars a ton of the same metals.
DR.. R. w. Martin and Mr.. Min
nette who returned from the scene
Of the new discovery Wednesday
report an excellent road from Las
Vegas to Indian Springs. From
there they Travelled the Oak Springs
road to a point about 80 miles
northwest of Indian Springs and
turned toward Kane Springs. After
following this road for about eight
miles or until they we're within a
half mile of the spring they turned
to the right up wash, which was
followed for four miles, arriving at
the camp in about three hours.
Tonopah and Goldfield are al
ready making a bid for the i'm
mense business and great prosperi-
ty that will result if the camp de-
velops as predicted by building a
fifty-five mile road from Beatty
This new road will shorten the
distance from Tonopah to Wah-
moni to about 1876 or 140 miles.
1t is possible for the Las Vegas
business men to have an excellent
road the entire distance by build
ing a fifteen or twenty mile road
from a point thirty miles beyond
Indian Springs on the Las Vegas
Tonopah highway. This will bring
the new camp within two and one
half hours driving time and insure
Las Vegas a thriving gold field at
her back door.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-02-17
BIG VOTE count
BEING PILED Up
BY CANDIDATES
Remaining Two Weeks of
Big Vote Period To Be
Highly Important. - Cam
paign Is Close.

The vote count and standing OF
candidates in the Ages big Every
body Wins" campaign as puhlished
today shoWs q steady upward trend
in the totals. 1t can be seen that
active workers have entered VINO
have their minds set on the Dig
prizes which are to be awarded on
March path to the candidates VINO
get out and work. a lew names
have been left cut CT the standing
TODAY because they have taken no
active part since they entered.
More names viii be removed from
the list in the next count If it be-
comes apparent to the management
that the entrants are inactive.
This Is a subscription campaign
and subscriptions can be gotten by
those who viii go after them.
These Next Two Weeks
The next two weeks, the last two
of the first period" will, beyond
a doubt, prove the most important
of the netire campaign to the
candidates. The greatest vote offer
of the entire campaign is now in
force and offers the opportune
time for candidates to get lead in
the race: THOSE WHO ARE
WISE WILL GET BUSY AT ONCE
AND GATHER IN THE HARVEST
OF VOTES DURING THIS PER
IOD."
We wish to caution every candi-
date to hold your own this week
and next, to pile up goodly num-
Der of votes to your credit. To do
so means half the battle won.
Those who have been thinking
of entering the campaign and
those whose names already appear
on the list but who as yet, have
not started an active campaign,
will find no better time than right
now to begin.
With the present big vote sche-
dule now in effect, giving a can
didate a chance to pile up votes
on the double quick order, no one
should delay entering and with g
DETERMINATION TO WIN!
Real Opportunity
Once in a blue moon opportuni-
ty comes along that fairly shouts
its presence from the housetops.
Those who turn deaf ears to the
call have only themselves to blame.
Those who wait for opportunity
to come along and push them into
success will never get the good
things" of life. 1t takes initiative,
hustling. ambition, resourcefulnesS
and stick-to- mess to win sue
cess. You have to get out and
hustle for everything worth while
in this world
There is a real opportunity call
(Contiued on page 81
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-02-17
GOLF TOURNAMENT
is SCHEDULED
FOR THIS SUNDAY
Players Classified in Four
Groups. - Valuable Prizes
Will Be Awarded.

The first golf tournament ever
held in Las Vegas will be staged
Sunday morning beginning at 9
o'clock by the Las Vegas Country
Club. The players have been
classified into four groups.
The classification is as follows:
Under is, Glass A.
As to SIS, Glass B.
SIS to IS, Glass G.
Above IS, Glass D.
The playing will be started in
foursomes, the four lowest men In
each class to play in the finals
which will commence at 1:30.
The trophy for Glass A Is cup
which will be presented by the Las
Vegas Review. A medal given by
the club will be the prize for Glass
B. The White Cross Drug Com
pany has offered dozen golf
balls for the Glass G prize and
Thomas Quality Shop is donating
a nifty pair of plus fours as the
prize for Glass D.
No person will be permitted to
use the course Sunday except
those in the tournament.
A tournament for the women
will be played the twenty-sixth.
The articles of incorporation
have been drawn by the board OF
directors and have been sent to
Carson City Membership has been
closed for the present with eighty
four members.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-02-17
COURT
GRANTS DIVORCES

In the case of Harry Thorngren
versus Maud Thorgren, plaintiff
was granted decree on the
grounds Of desertion, through his
attorney, Harley A. Harmon.
Marion Ruth Scale secured di-
vorce from her husband Earl Will
liam Scale through her counsel O.
D. Breeze.
Seville Gene Parks was divorced
from Ethel Margaret Parks. Stew
ems and Henderson, attorneys for
the plaintiff.
Alta Randall secured a decree of
divorce from Charles E. Randall
through her attorney, Harley A.
Harmon. Stevens and Henderson
appeared for the defendant in this
action.
Ida Williamson secured a divorce
from Bert Williamson through her
attorney K. F. Dupray.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-02-17
LEAP YEAR BANQUET
FOR MESQUITE CLUB

The Mesquite Club will hold the
annual Club Husbands Banquet at
the Union Pacific dining room on
Wednesday evening, February 29th.
The affai rhas been planned as q
Leap Year Party and the members
as requested to invite some husband
other than their own. All mem
bers are requested to make reser-
vations not later than Monday
evening by telephoning Mrs. W. 8.
Park. chairman, or through theclub
members in charge of the different
groups,
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-02-17
BECKLEY BROTHERS
RETURN FROM TRIP

Will and Jake Beckley returned
Tuesday afternoon from a weeks
trip to Blythe, Los Angeles, and
other California points. Leaving
Riverside at nine o'clock Tuesday
moring, and stopping for luncheon
on the way, they reached Vegas at
three thirty that afternoon.
Jake Beckley who has been in
poor health for some time, reports
that he is feeling much better.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-02-17
COMMISSIONERS
SOLVING TRI-STATE
PROBLEMS
Pittman Introduces Series
of Amendments to Phipps
Bill.
Universal Service)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-Some
encouraging progress is being made
here on the Boulder dam project.
Daily conferences OF commission
ers of Arizona, California and Ne
vad are held in the endeavor TO
arrive at an agreement as to pow
er revenues. In an effort to shape
the ideas already accepted into
form for a compact different
groups are working separately out
side of conferences endeavoring to
write the general provisions.
No agreement on amounts has
been reached on either water or
power, but there seems to be an
earnest desire to do so.
Senator Pittman has introduced
a series of amendments to the lat
est Phipps bill designed to better
meet the needs of Nevada. If a tri-
state compact is reached the
amendments to one of the existing
bills Incorporating compact pro-
visions will be proposed and sup
ported by all three states. II no
compact is reached each state will
endeavor to protect its own inter
ests by such amendments as seem
necessary, Robert z. Tally, Dwight
B. Heard and additional members
of the Arizona commission are ex-
pected here soon.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-02-17
MORTGAGE SUITS
SET FOR TRIAL
Suits Against National Land
Value Guaranty Company
Set for Trial.

On motion of Chas. Lee Horsey,
Esq, attorney for the plaintiffs,
the suits of Vegas people against
the National Land Value Guaranty
Company have been set for trial
for February 23rd. The plaintiffs
are F. E. Matzdorf, w. H. Elwell,
j. C. Laravey, Antoine Matteucci,
Maranda Craner, P. M. Houseman,
Alice PasSno, Alexina Moffat. o. C.
Boggs, S. R. Whitehead, Mary E.
Hodgens, Geo. H. Cook, F. A. Glib
son, E. w. Nungesser, L. E. Dutton,
C. C. Ronnow, Cora j. Noblitt and
E. E. Smith.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-02-17
I.O.O.F. INITIATES
LARGE CLASS

At the regular meeting of the
Odd Fellows, held Wednesday night
at Levy's Hall, class of four were
given three degrees. The work was
conferred by three drill teams who
put on the work with a degree of
skill seldom before seen by those
present.
Noble Grand A. D. Hinrickson
presided. and at the close of the
ceremonies supper was served. This
was big event as it is customary
to confer but one degree in an
evening. The class consisted Of G.
E. Perry, James Muir, Roy De War
and j. G. Kileen.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-02-17
HENDERSON TELLS
OF COMPROMISE

The Rotary program at yeSter-
days luncheon was in charge OF
"Coach" Butcher, ?Senator Hend-
erson spoke on the various phases
of the Compromise Bill as well as
other features of the legislative
session.
A vocal solo by Miss Gilmore
Shirley, accompanied by Miss Fran
ces Martin was much enjoyed.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-02-17
INDIANA GOVERNOR
ACQUITTED ON
BRIBE CHARGE

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 16.-(Uni-
versal Service )-Goyernor Jackson
was acquitted today on the charge
of having offered a $1,000 bribe
to Warren T. McCray in 1928. The
statute of limitations was applied
to the case and the verdict was di-
rected by the Court.
"IndianaS honor is at stake and
it is regrettable that the defense
cannot be heard" said Judge
Charles M. McCabe, who scored
the Ku Klux Klan to which Jack
son belonged.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-02-17
MORRIS CONVINCED
COOLIDGE OUT

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-(Uni-
versal Service.) "A visit to the
White House and talk with
President Coolidge has convinced
George K. Morris, chairman OF
the New York Republican Commit
tee that Coolidg lie sdfeinitely out
of the race for the presidency in
1928.
The most likely candidate is
Hoover, he stated, after the inter-
view.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-02-17
SIMPLE BURIAL
FOR ASQUITH

LONDON, Feb 16.-(Universal
Service. Earl Asquith will be
buried Monday from the church.
yard of Sutton Courtney, his vii
lage home on the Thames, his
family decided today, after declin-
ing burial in Westminster Abbey.
The simple services of the Church
Of England will be used.
Parliament adjourned today out
of respect for the passing of the
former prime minister.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-02-17
BODIES OF SLAIN
DEPUTIES FOUND
Universal Service)

DANVILLE, Ill, Feb. 16.-The
bodies of the two deputies who
disappeared nine days ago while
conducting two prisoners to the
penitentiary we're found today.
Both skulls were crushed and the
bodies covered with an automobile
robe. The prisoners are still miss
ing.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-02-17
MRS. COOLIDGE SUFFERS
FROM GRIPPE ATTACK

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-Uni-
versal Service e.)-Confined to her
room by severe attack of grippe,
Mrs. Coolidge was absent tonight
from the Army and Navy recep-
ton, the most imposing function
of the White House season. The
President, in the Blue Room, shook
hands with two thousand.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-02-17
SIXTEEN DEAD
ON SEA VOYAGE

HONOLULU, Feb. 16.-(Univers-
al Service. with fifteen passeng-
erS i'll with pneumonia and one
with small pox. the steamer Presi-
dent Cleveland docked here today.
Sixteen died of pneumonia on the
voyage from Manila.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-02-17
HICKMAN : HUNT
JURY IS STILL
NOT COMPLETE
Notice OF Intention to Appeal
Filed Yesterday. - Long
Trial Expected.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16.-CUni-
versal Service)-The jury in the
Hickman Hunt trial for the murder
of c. Ivy Toms, the Rose Hill drug
gist in a hold up ay ear ago last
December is still incomplete. 1t
may take until Monday to get the
Jury and from all indications it is
believed the trial may last longer
than that of the Parker case.
Notice Of intention to appeal
from the death sentence in the
Parker case was filed for Hickman
today.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-02-17
PROGRESS Being MADE ON RIVER PRObL EMS
OnlV Two Weeks More For Big Votes
DOLE FLYERS BODY
THOUGHT FOUND

VENTURA, Calf, Feb. 16.-Uni-
versal Service. 1.-The body found
on the beach here today may be
that of one of the aviators miss
ing from the Dole Hawaiian flight.
1t is thought it may be that of
Lieut.. Villas r. Knope of San
Diego who was in the plane with
Miss Doran.
The body has been so long in
the water that the face is in bad
condition for Identification. An
inquest viii be held at Oxnard to-
morrow.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-02-17
SHIPPING BOARD SELLS
THIRTY NINE SHIPS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-(Uni-
versal Service 1.-The u. S. Ship
ping Board today sold the Aus
tralian Orient, Oregon Oriental and
American Oriental Mail lines to
private concernes for operation
from Pacific Coast ports to the
far east.
The high bidders paid $S,743,-
66100 for 80 ships, aggregating
353,712 tons.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-02-17
HOUSE REPORTS FAV-
ORABLY FLOOD CONTROL
Universal SerYicel

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Feb. 16.-
The house committee on flood con-
troll today reported out a bill for
Mississippi Valley flood control
providing that the entire cost
shall be borne by the government.
A flood commission composed of
seven members to be appointed by
the president is provided for by
the bill to carry out the work. This
bill is not in harmony with the
suggestion of the President that
twenty percent of the cost of the
work should be paid by the states.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-02-17
NEW WORLD OUTLAWS
PROGRESSIVE WARFARE

HAVANA, Feb. 16. Universal Ser
vice. 1.-THE United States today ac-
cepted the proposal to outlaw pro-
gressive warfare in the new world.
Former Secretary of State Hughes
indorsed a resolution submitted by
Mexico before the Sixth Pan Amer
ican Conference that all aggres-
sion be considered Illegal and
thereby prohibited.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-02-17
UNION MEN ATTENTION

Strictly speaking there is no
union newspaper in Las We
gas. The Las Vegas Age con-
ducts its shop on as much Of
a union basis as is possible,
there being no union jurisdic-
ton in this end Of the state.
The majority Of the employees
have always been union work.
ers, and have been paid un-
ion wages, which is as much
as any newspaper in Clark
county can say. The local
shops are simply country shops
The Age is desirous of having
the union label and will If
possible, as soon as there are
enough printers here to form
a union Jurisdiction. How
ever, at all times in the past
the management Of the Age
has given union men in Las
Vegas every backing and sup
port possible for their best in
terests.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-02-17
JARDlNE ALSO FAVORS
HOOVER FOR PRESIDENT
Universal Seryice)

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 16.-
The number of cabinet members
favoring the candidacy OF Herbert
Hoover now includes Secretary Of
Agriculture Jardine. Other cabi-
net members who favor the nom
ination Of Hoover include Secretady
Of the Interior Work, Postmaster
General New, Secretary Of the
Navy Wilbur, and Attorney Cen
eral Sargent.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-02-17
KIWANIS CONVENTION
REPORTED BY BULETTE

DR.. C. E. Bulette, program chair
man for the KiWanis luncheon held
Wednesday at the Union Pacific
dining room, gave an interesting
report of the district convention
held at Monetrery, California. At
ter relating in brief the history OF
the Monterrey Mission DR.. Bulette
told of the business transacted and
the entertainemnt afforded to the
visitors in the romantic city on
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-02-17
And They're Going Up!

Here folks! Mrs. Luela McAvoy right on top
today with lead of 1850 over Mrs. ARave Goodwin
today with a lead of 1850 Mrs Racie Goodwin.
the big question is-can she stay in the position
will retake will the others
in with big reports before Saturday night and
grab off the lead.
candidate n only subscrip-
lions to be the top by the next count Several of them
cnly need easily be that this
neck and neck for the big Buick Sedan
Comparative standing accepted for publication
up to Wednesday night:
Mrs. Luela McAvoy- .464 $50
Mrs. Racie Goodwin. ......... 460, 400
Mrs. Georgia Humphrey 456 $50
Mrs "Chck" Lawry- 4,575
Miss Martha Morrison It's
Frank At Emerson -432 625
Mrs Isabelle Dupray- .429 900
Miss Helen Beckett 81 l. 900
Miss Margaret Moffat 21 8, 900
WHO WILL LEAD TUESDAY?
ACT NOW! TALK LATER!
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-02-17

As a step toward new relief
measures for farmers, President
Coolidge completed a reorganizs-
ion OF the Federal Farm Loan
Bureau. Mr.. Eugene Meyer, Jr. Of
he War Finance Corporation will
be named Farm Loan Commission
er and will be entrusted with de-
veloping the Administration farm
plan.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-02-17
KICK IN WILL Be
PRESENTED BY THE
AMERICAN LEGION
Well Known Play Will Be
: Presented at High School
Auditorium by Legion.

Kick IN" is the play chosen by
the American Legion for presenta-
ton at the High School Audi
torium on the evenings OF March
17th and 18th.
The cast which has been chosen
is as follows:
IDENTITY Commander Caryey
Evening star., 1928-12-14

The loveliest of heavy flat crepe
and of crepe de chine garments.
Some combined with georgette.
Clever new styles, charmingly
trimmed with lace. hemstitching,
tucks, hand-embroidery and ap-
pliques. Also at the same price.
smartly tailored costume slips CT
crepe de chine, in sizes So to a..
Evening star., 1928-12-14
y CHRuDAAAC DOREe.

Clever, lacy models. trimmed
with hemstitching, touches of
hand-embroidery, handmade appli-
ques, contrasting colors--real filet
and crochet laces, Alencon and Val
laces. Chemise in sizes SO to So,
step-ins in regular and extra sizes.
gowns, Is, is and II; dance sets,
80 to So.
Kann's-Second Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-05
NAVY PLANNING NEW SYSTEM
IN LONG-DISTANCE RADIOINC
Will Experiment With Long-Distancc
Tube Transmitters From Giant Trans
atlantic Station at Annapolis

kilowatt and two 400-kilowatt gcnpr-
atorS provide the power The 750-kiln-
watt generator is used principally for
melting icr which forms on the an
tennae. Six steel towers. 600 feet high
support the antcnnae. In which there
arc 10000 feet Of wire
Messages transmitted by NNS arc re-
ceivcd ovci telegraph lines from radio
central at the Navy Department In
Washington.
Location Considered Ideal
Situated on peninsula across the
Severn River from the Naval Academy
and overlooking Chesapeake Bay, the
location Of the station is considered
ideal. It is sufficiently close TO the
Navy Department for economical dis
tant control and far enough away not
to interfere with reception at radio con-
trail. No messages arc received al ms
A staff OF d runs tho apparatus
As tho arc tranSnit'crs emit volume
of harmonics which interfere with
nroad beast reception III the vicinity. the
station is silent from 3 n l. O'Clock
every night except in emergency cascs,
To reduce the interference. a current
Transforming circuit has been cstab-
iished
In recent experiments the station has
had excellent communication Hith