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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-06

When he went to get it, however, he
found strange apathy Saturating
Washington on the subject of jump
ing jacks.
Maybe 1t was too hot for the city to
be interested in hts old jumping jacks.
Then, too, they didn't know Dee. II
they had, they might have done bit
of jumping themselves.
Henry first tried the biggest and best
place he could find. The toy depart
ment still looked like a section of Santa
Claus workshop, although 1t was the
dog days of August.
The number OF young ladies behind
the counters had been remarkably re-
duced, however. showing that toys were
somewhat of a drug on the market.
Gearshift remembered the way that
place had looked last Christmas.
Then there were 20 young ladies and
piles of toys and counters filled with
them, and remarkable doll houses that
cost hundreds of dollars land that no.
body bought. and electric trains that
everybody did buy, and surging parents
and clamoring offspring, and the air
and spirit of Christmas everywhere
Now it was deserted village. bravely
trying to look important. Henry looked
with the bright eyes who had such a
nice smile for him at Christmas.
She wasn't there. mo such luck, "
thought Henry Gearshift.. He was
sorry. because he knew she would SYM
pathize with him, and he thought any
gentleman ought to get a bit of SYM
pathy who went hunting for jumping
Jack with the temperature 96 degrees
hot In the shade.
One ought to hunt jumping Jacks
only when the snow is on the ground
Their tracks are more easily seen then.
and their cry carries farther on the
cool. crisp air.
If one Is determined to go hunting
for jumping jacks, let him do it in
December, when the crop is large and
the conditions right.
Jumping jacks, unlike bears. hiber-
nate in Summer. They are cold-blood-
ed creatures and cannot stand too much
sunshine so they retire behind counters
sd far that not even dark-eyed clerks
can find them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-06

Henry Gearshift combed the town
on the quest of a jumping jack.
Our whimsical friend would turn
two towns topsy-turvy, If necessary, to
please his small friend Dee.
No doubt Henry would jump of the
Washington Monument if his small
friend asked him to.
Let us hope that she does not.
In the role of an impromptu Santa
Claus he is much better, besides Being
more useful, and an example to the
community of how gentlemen should
act toward small friends.
When Dee preferred the. request for
jumping jack, Gearshift jumped.
The idea that jumped into his mind
was that of a jack-in-the-box
Some way or other his mind did not
click, as the younger generation insists
on saying, on the image of a true Jump
ing jack.
He saw a jack-in-the- box.
I'll get you jumping jack" he
said, instantly. as he thought of a
Jack -the-box.
Dee drawled a pleased smile in his
direction.
IN get you the biggest jumping jack
In town"
spurred on by another smile, he
added.
1.-THE biggest jumping jack in the
world
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"A man ought TO save his money,
said Uncle Eben unless he's In crap
game an thinks he's gotto save II by
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-06

@. What causes a mirage of water
in the deSert?-E E.
A. The layer of air next to the
ground becomes heated. usually be-
cause the sun oyerheats the ground,
and this heats the air next to It. This
hot layer Of air bends back the rays of
light Just as though 1t were a mirror,
so it reflects the light of the sky just
as water surface would.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-06

@. Is the Red Cross active In Mex
ico?-W. H.
A. The Mexican Red Cross is quite
active and progressive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-06

@. What is the full name Of the
Prince of Wales?-A. w.
A. The Prince Of Wales given names
are Edward Albert Christian George
Andrew Patrick David. David is the
name by which he is usually called in
the family circle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-06

@. Did Edgar Rice Burroughs. who
wrote the Tarzan stories, ever work for
Sears, Roebuck & COW. A. G.
A. Mr. Burroughs was born In Chi
cago in 1875, and was a department
manager for Sears, Roebuck g. Co. from
1906 to 1908.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-09-25
COLLEGE WOMEN
MAY ORGANIZE

All Las Vegas women who have
attended college for one year or
more, and who would be interested
in participating in the organi-
zation Of a chapter of the A. A
U. w. are requested to attend a
meeting to be held a tthe High
School this evening at 7:30.
1t is desired to form a chapter
here, but those interested feel
that there should be at least 10
members eligible to national mem
bership, outside of faculty mem
berS. Mrs. c. c. Boyer, chairman
of the committee on membership
has list of colleges and univer-
sites whose graduates, or former
students are eligible. If you are
uncertain as to whether your col
lege is on the list, attend the
meeting anyway. or communicate
with Mrs. Boyer
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-09-25
LEGION BOXING
ALL STAR SHOW

Matchmaker Johnnie Villarde
returned last night with the con-
tracts for his all-star show for
Monday october first.
For the main event he has
secured the services of Manuel
Vasquez the sensational welter-
weight of soutern California. Far
mer" Joe Cooper, Johnnie Adams,
Paul Debate and Roy Moore
have refused to meet Vasquez at
Hollywood, so this left an open
ing for Matchmaker Villarde to
secure him for Las Vegas.
Vasquez will be here tomorrow
toshow the fans just how he has
defeated every welterweight, mid
dleweight and somelight-heavy-
weights during the last year In
his only defeat which was by
Joe CORDOBA last year, VaSquez has
in turn defeated CORDOBA at Han
ford two weeks ago. In the list
of recent victories scored by Vas
quez are the prominent names of
Ray Still, Billy Harms, Jack Mil
Ter, Arizona Joe Rivers, frankie
Forbes, Jack Carroll, Bubber John
son and many other good boys. In
96 fights Vasquez has lost but 4
Manuel VaSquez is also mana
ged by George Oden who also has
Joe Mancillas who showed here
recently Oden declares that Vas
quez is far more experienced than
Mancillas and is even cleverer.
If VaSquez can come up to what
Oden says of him then the Local
fans are in store for a real treat
The semi-windup takes no back
seat for the main-event. Chris
Cardenaz also in the Oden stable
will hook horns with Sailor Moser
who held the all navy lightweight
title. during 1926 and 1927-de-
feated Ritchie King and Roy Baily
in the finals. More dope on Car
denaz will b had on his arrival
but the fans are in store for a
treat.
Kid" Miller our local product
will be put to a acid test in meet
ing the veteran Johnny Mendez
Miller showed up well in his last
start and Matchmaker Villarde be-
lieves that he Will eventually be
a greater card for Las Vegas
than Mickey Wallace. In one OF
the 4 FOUNDERS another local boy
Dory Strain will be pitted against
Dominic Azzerlla of San Jose.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-09-25
CITIZENS MADE
IN COURT TODAY

Ten petitioners for citizenship
appeared in the District court to-
day. and naturalization hearings
resulted in making Of nine new
citizens. The petition of Antonio
Bogris, a native Of Greece. was
continued without date TO allow
the presentation of further de-
positions showing residence in Ari-
zona.
The examinations were conduct
ed by District Attorney Harmon,
and further personal examination
Of each petitioner was given by
Judge L. o. Hawkins who is pre-
siding over the Tenth Judicial
District Court in the absence of
Judge Orr.
Petitioners. with their native
country and the date of their en-
try 10 the United States are as
follows.
Anna Mosso, Italy, 1912. Andrew
Jackson, Finland 1901, Berthold
Eggert, Germany, 1912. Andrea
Petri. Austria. 1899, Edith Rose
Pennington, England, 1918, Au-
gusta Merten. Germany, 1914.
AristideS PapavaSilopoulos. Greece,
1902. FauSto Edward Hernandez,
Mexico, Orazio Lorenzelli, Italy.
Andrea Petri had his name
changed by the court to Andy
Moar. Aristides Papavasilopoulos is
known as Arrest PappaS. while
Orazio LorenzelH now goes by the
name of Lorenzo.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-09-25
3 MUSKTEERS
NOW ONLY ONE

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 25, P-
Lieutenant w. L. Cornelius, one of
the army's Three MusketeerS of
The Air" met death almost in
stantly here today when his plane
crashed with another in midair
above Rockwell Field, North Is
land
Lieutenant Irving A. Wood
ring is now the sole survivor of
the noted trio. Lieutenant j. j.
Williams having been killed dur
ing the air races at Los Angeles
two weeks ago
Lieutenant Roger E. Williams,
said to be seriously injured in
the midair crash which caused the
death of Cornelius. reported that
the two planes locked wings dur
ing battle formation maneuverS
of pursuit squadron.
Lieutenant Cornelius parachute
failed to open.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-09-25
PHONE ROW
PLUNGES TOWN
BACK 40 YEARS

HERRICK, III. Sept. 25 Up
Housewives toting market baskets;
alarmed fathers driving after doc
tors; the station agent delivering
kilograms in persona city Of
1928 without telephone commun-
ication, doing business in the best
style of 1888.
Such was the situation in Her
rick for several weeks after a
disagreement among shareholders
of the local telephone company
The exchange switchboard was
worn out and it was proposed
to assess each shareholder in town
$40 and each rural shareholder
50, to pay for a new board. The
farmers agreed but the towns
people objected and the service
was cut off.
When service was resumed, the
old switchboard continued to dc
duty.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-09-25

MOAPA VALLEY
SOIL SURVEY
NOW READY

The Moapa Valley Soil survey
publication has just been received
at the Clark County Farm Bu-
reau office. Copies may be had
without cost upon application TO
that office, either in person or BY
mail.
1t is a well written treatise on
soil conditions in the MOapa VAL
ley, sixteen soil types being given
consideration. Origin, nature and
treatment for improvement for
crop production are discussed in
this pamphlet. Two maps accom-
pany the description of soil types.
One print portrays, thru color
schemes, each type Of soil mapped,
the other map which shows al
kali concentrations of representa-
tive areas.
To the present land owner, as
well as to the prospective buyer
Of lands in the Moapa Valley, this
survey report shows the soil con-
ditions and requirements neces-
sary to develop to a maximum pro
duction Of such crops as are best
adapted to these respective soil
types.
The instigation and completion
of securing this report are due
in a large measure TO director S.
B. Doten of the Nevada State
Experimental Station at the Uni
versity of Nevada. Mr.. NJ. H.
Lapham, Inspector of District No.
of the U. S. Bureau Of Soils was
also instrumental in this work
Both Senator Tasker L. Oddie
and representative Samuel Arentz
have influenced the publication
of the work and the attention
given to having the field work
done.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-09-25

Allen is down in the wash dead.
am going to Kingman for the
sheriff. shot him in self de-
fense so don't bother him and
destroy evidence but keep every
thing away from him. He then
went down the Colorado river,
swan his horse across and went
on to Kingman.
There he reported to the Sher-
iff that he had killed John Allen
in self-defense. The Sheriff then
took him and the District At
torney Hubert Smith and came
to Overton Saturday arriving Sat-
urday about sundown.
In the meantime John Mosby
and Allen Nay had gone to the
Pahcoon ranch to find Allen.
When they arrived at the ranch
they asked Mr.. WEIGH where
John Allen was. He told them it
is alleged that Allen was over
in the wash dead. Also that he
was shot by Floyd Hubbard about
10 o'clock Thursday morning.
When they started to find the
corpse he drew his gun and or
dered them to leave the place
stating that they had no author
ity to come onto his place and he
would wait for the law to remove
the body.
MoSby and Nay then came to
Overton to report their find. They
wired deputy sheriff Joseph Freh-
ner at Littlefield who brought
Louis Adams with him and they
arrived Friday late at night.
Early Saturday morning a posse
and Coroners Jury composed of
Alex Swapp. Joseph Red" Adams,
Clarence Mcdonald, John Mosby,
Allen Nay, Louis Adams and
headed by deputy sheriff Frehner
left for Pahcoon to bring back
the body. They took photographs
Of the position of the body, search
ed his clothes, and found a little
change, a pipe, plug of tobacco
and a few other articles on him.
The gun was found lying off to
the side a little bit.
The gun was picked up by
one of the Jury and examined.
There were seven bullets in the
but no bullets in the
barrel loaded or blank. AS the
gun was automatic if a shot was
fired another shell would be
thrown into the barrel but all of
the jury testified to the before
mentioned fact. A nephew of Al
lens stated that Allen always
carried the gun with him but it
was in a As calibre holster that
was fastened to his saddle so as
to be unnoticeable and that he
never carried bullet in the bar
rel. He further stated that he
just carried the gun to shoot at
rabbits and other small animals
with. If it can be proven that the
gun was not fired then there is
a catch in Hubbard's story. There
was also every evidence it Is
said OF hand to hand fight on
the body of Allen. A long cut
was over his right eye and many
bruises on other parts of his
body. ALIENS watch was also
oent IN the back. This may have
been bent before he went out
there. Also some of the flrv
stated that the body was not w.
ing in the right position TO have
been shot there and stated that
he might have been carried there
Some are of the opinion it is al
legged that such a good shot as
Hubbard wouldn't miss two shots
out OF three when he was shoot
ing for his life in self-defense
But it is certain that only one
shot entered the body and that
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Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-09-25
STUDENT BODY
ELECTS SHEAHAN

At the special election held by
the Las Vegas High School stu
dent body today, for the purpose
of electing a vice-president Ben
Sheahan received q the highest
number of votes.
AT the election last week Abe
Miller and Ben Sheahan were
highest of four candidates, but
the constitution provides that
a candidate must have a majority
Of the votes to be elected. The
polls were open today from 7:45
to BIS a. m. and from 12:45 un-
til 1:1:15 p. m
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-09-25
BOATMEN GET
THRILLED BY
LIGHTNING

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. Sept
25, (PD-Stunned and deafened
but otherwise unharmed, the crew
Of the sponge boat AegIi brought
an unusual tale of the antics OF
lightning on the high seas when
the ship came into port for re-
pairs after the storm.
Striking the main mast of the
boat as it sailed the Gulf o. Mex
leo, the lightning ran down a
twisted wire cable TO the bow
spirit, cutting it into short lengths
and splitting it lengthwiSe. they
said. The bolt ran across the deck
to the galley. soaring the cook
half out of his wits by playing
among his pots and pans, and
then bored a hole through the
side OF the huh about five inches
above the water line.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-09-25
WINSIOW BOYS
BURIED ALIVE

SACRAMENTO, Sept. IS, Up
]. r. Quinn, investigator from the
Riverside sheriff's office, enroute
to Vancouver to bring back the
NorthcottS to stand trial on muir
der charges, said that Sanford
Clark had indicated that Nelson
and Louis Winslow were buried
alive.
Quinn said Clark had describ-
ed noises and the convulsions of
the victims after the axe struck
and the victims had been hurled
into the grave.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-09-25
COACH BARS HOT BATHS
DURING FOOTBALL SEASON

GREENVILLE, S. G. Sept. 25 ZAP,
The Furman University football
squad must foreswear hot water
baths this fall
Dad" Amis, coach of the team,
herds his charges under the icy
needles of the cold shower be-
cause, he says, hot water is
weakening and dangerous during
the strenuous workouts.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-09-25
DIR. EGLOFF SAYS
OIL SUFFICIENT
FOR CENTURY

LONDON, Sept. 25, R)-Dr.
Gustav Egloff, technical director
CT the Universal Oil Products of
Chicago told the World Power
conference that crude oil will be
the dominant source of gasoline
for at least a century. He said
that geologists report the possi-
bility of 1,1O0,O0O,OOO acres in the
United States alone bearing oil,
or So per cent of its land area
while only 100000 acres are now
producing.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-09-25
WOMAN AUTO RACER
TAKES UP AVIATION

ATLANTA, Ga. Sept. 25 Up
Joan La Costa, widely known wo-
man auto race driver who COM
peted in races from Daytona
Beach, Fla, to Edmonton, Alberta
Canada, and from Springfield,
Mass, to st. Paul, Mimi, expects
soon to receive a license as an
aviatrix.
She has been training at Cand-
Ter Field for several months and
has made number of solo flights
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-09-25
DEBATE CLUB IS
ALREADY ACTIVE

The Debate Club, under the
leadership of Miss Wilma Squires,
is already organized, and the
members are sharpening their
pencils and wits. preparatory to
getting down to business.
Regular meetings are held on
Wednesday evening at TOO o'clock
The subject tomorrow evening is
Resolved that women are more
miSerly than men"
Officers for the year are Presi-
dent, Abe Miller, Vice-president,
Alice Doherty; Secretary, Mona
Kay, Treasurer, Ben Sheahan.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-09-25
COOLER WEATHER
in CALIFORNIA

SACRAMENTO. Sept. "a (P)-
A change in weather conditions,
with lower temperatures, higher
humidity and diminishing winds,
brought about an improvement in
the fire situation throughout Cal
ifornia today, reports to the state
forester disclosed.
The three fires in Butte county
are under control, while at Hemet
in Riverside county and on the
Coachilla mountains, it is believed
the fires are under control.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-09-25
SENATOR PHIPPS
DEFENDS POLICY
LEASING POWER

NEW YORK, Sept. 25 P)- De-
spite his indignant protests the
baggage of United States Senator
Lawrence c. Phipps was thorough
ly searched when he arrived on
the French steamer, lie de France
The republican senator found
time to speak on politics with the
ships reporters. He defended the
republican policy Of leasing Colo
RADIO river water power to private
interests and said that its present
high state of development was
due to private enterprise.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-09-25
POWER PROBE
REVELATIONS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 Up
j. S. Thomas, director of extension
work of the University of Ala
bama, testified today in the Fed
eral Trade Commission investi-
CATION of the power utilities, that
he was paid $666 dollars a month
from July of last year to July OF
this year by the utility interests
of the state during the same time
in which he received his Univer-
sity salary.
Thomas said the compensation
was for making researches ano
delivering speeches all over Ala
bama.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-09-25
DUNDEE FIGHTS
JACK THOMPSON

NEW YORK, Sept. 25 [P-The
New York State Athletic Com
mission has approved a title
match between Joe Dundee of
Baltimore, welterweight shampion,
and young Jack Thompson, CAL
ifornia negro.
The fight will be held at Madi-
son Square Garden November I6
over the IS round championship
route.
The winner will meet Sammy
Baker, New York contender, with
in so days after the fight.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-09-25
SECRETARY WEST
is COMING WEST

WASHINGTON, Sept. "a Up
Secretary of the Interior West
plans to leave Chicago Suday for
a trip through Colorado, New
Mexico, Arizona and possibly Cali
fornia, to investigate conditions on
the Indian Reservations, and re-
clamation projects under control
Of the department of the interior.
He will be accompanied by E.
G. Finney, first assistant secre-
tary Of the interior, and will meet
Elwood Mead, chief of the recla-
nation bureau, in the west.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-09-25
SIGNS OF WORRY
ON NORTHCOTT

VANCOUVER, B. c. Sept. 25 (F)
Gordon Stewart Northcott show
ed signs of worry when formal
charges of the Riverside murder
were served on him in his cell
lastnight by the Canadian gov
ernment under instructions from
the United States government at
Washington.
Upon arrival Thursday or Fri
day of the California officers ex-
tradition proceedings will be start
ed on the request of the United
States government that Northcott
and his mother be released to
the United States government to
stand trial at Riverside, Cal.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-09-25
COMMITTEE URGE
NO AMENDMENT
RELIGIOUS BAN

MEXICO CITY. Sept. 25, lP-
Flat rejection Of demands for the
amendment Of the religious pro-
visions Of the constitution was
recommended 10 the congress by
the executive committee of the
National Agragarian League.
The committee urged that con-
gresS discard the request Of the
Roman Catholics energeticauy
and definitely.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-09-25
OIL PRODUCTION
SHOWS INCREASE

TULSA, Sept. 25. LP)-With the
exception Of California, the oil
area in the United States showed
continued general increase in
the average production of light
and heavy oil during the week
ending September 22nd. the Oil
and Gas Journal says.
The California decrease was
5000 barrels. The grand total was
2,5l2,8O8 barrels daily an increase
Of nearly 5000.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-09-25
59TH BOMBING
FOR CHICAGO

CHICAGO, Sept. "a (P)-Chi-
cago's fifty-ninth bombing of the
year occurred last night and blew
out the front of a three-story
building.