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Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-14
EXPLAINS
ATTITUDE UPON
BOULDER CANYON
States He Desires Revision
of Present Bill.
Denies Backing Arizona in
Her Fight Against Dam.

Governor Balzar has made a
sweeping denial of the statement
telegraphed from Washington and
published in various state news
papers, to the effect that he is
opposing she Development of the
Colorado River at Boulder Can
yon, and that he had allied this
state with Arizona, in it's fight to
present any favorable action Of
congress upon the bill.
The Governor also stated that
ne IS not opposed TO the Swing
Johnson bill in principal, but that
he is opposed to the passage Of
The bill until it has been amended
to protect Nevada's interests. Up
on such amendment, the Governor
states that he will work as earn
estly as could be desired for its
passage. Balzar contends that a
tri-state compact should be per-
fcrted to assure this state of its
right to derive revenues from the
lower profits. He further states
hat whil9 Nevada and Arizona
have agreed upon certain reve-
nues which should accrue to the
TWO states, California has been
unwilling to accede the amounts
asked.
To quote the Governor, CAS- the
situation now stands, California is
urging the passage of the Swing
Johnson bill, which would permit
the government to proceed with
the project whether or not Ne
yada. Arizona and California enter
into q tri-s1ate compact, and with
out recognizing Nevada's rights.
If | were to consent to such legis-
lation by congress would be be-
traying the interests of Nevada
and accordingly l have entered a
protest against the bill until it
is revised to the extent that Ne
vada is fully protected"
THE intimation that myself or
the state administration favor
building the proposed dam wholly
within Arizona is absurd. To the
contrary The present Nevada ad-
ministration favors it's olcation at
Boulder or Black Canyon, where
the site of the reservoir and dam
would be upon Nevada and Ari-
zona I'll. With such a location
Nevada can then successfully
present her claim for state reve-
nues. part ownership in the pro-
ject, and AN adequate allotment OF
power and water"
Governor Balzar then closed his
statement by contending that his
position is identical with the
stand of Senator Oddie, Senator
Pittman, and Congressman Arentz.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-14
DIVORCE GRANTED IN
FAST TIME TUESDAY

Another record was hung up in
the local divorce court Tuesday
when Elinor C. Jobey was granted
decree of divorce from Louis
Jobey.
Mrs. Jobey, a resident of Cali
fornia. arrived In town Tuesday
morning with the intention of
divorcing her husband, Louis. The
fact that she was not a resident
Of Nevada did not bother her in
he lea9c.
Through e. F. Dupray, her at.
torney. she filed her suit on her
husbands residence Summons
was served and the decree granted
Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. Jobey re-
tursing to California the same
evening.
Jobey, whose residence Is in
this state, is a silk salesman.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-14
MORE PECAN TREES
FOR INDIAN SPRINGS

Mr.. and Mrs. Ira .MacFarland or
Indian Springs, accompanied by
Miss Nellie Heinzelman, also of
Indian Springs, spent Tuesday in
town. They came down to meet
Mr.. ]. A. Somers, who arrived on
the noon train from Los Angeles.
and who is spending some timo
with them at the ranch. Mr..
Somers was for years jbookkeeper
and accountant for the National
Soda Products Company at Keel
er, California, but resigned the
first of last December, when the
affairs of the company went into
the hands of receiver. following
the trial and conviction OF the
Watterson Brothers.
The MacFarlands report the
pecan orchard in fine shape and
that the alfalfa fields have al
ready turned green.
Mr.. MacFarland wishes to state
through the columns OF the Age
that he is ordering new ship
ment of pecan trees the latter
part of the month. and II there
are any desirous of planting pecan
trees this spring, he will be glad
to include their order with his
own, thus giving Vegas residents
the advantage of wholesale prices.
ANY who desire to order trees
should communicate with Mr. Mac
Farland before the Goth OF jan
uary
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-14
RAG. VS.. OgERTON
HERE JANUARY q
Local Athletic Organization
Expects To Take Fast
Game From Overton Town
Team.

If the action shown by the
Royal Athletic Club basket ball
team in the scrimmage against
the local shop team last Monday
evening was a sample OF their
regular game VIC may safely say
that Las egas has one of the best
teams N the state. While the
shop team was not in ths best Of
shape, IL vas comprised Ot ath-
ietes whc were ex. -erienced in the
game.
One week from tonight the Roy
al team will clash with the Over
ton town team. The Vegas team
expects 70 take a fast game from
the Overton men who are for the
most part star basket shooters
who gained their experience on
high school teams in the Muddy
Valley.
The following men, under the
d rection 70 Capt. Bill Ronnow,
compose the team.
Ferman Goodwin. guard; Si
Wadsworth, guard and center,
Coach Butcher, center and guard;
Jack Sandy, guard; John Graglia,
forward; Bbbie Davis, forward;
Emil Wlckman, guard, and Gus
Edwards, guard.
Other games scheduled are
Caliente here on January 20;
Provo here on February 4th;
Laramie here on February 18th,
and Tonopah town team and Uni
versity OF Nevada at TonOpah cal
January 9th and 28th
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-14
U. P. MAGAZINE ~
FEATURES NEVADA

B. M. Prescott, regional repres-
entative for the Union Pacific
Magazine, official publication OF
he Union Pacific System, was a
Vegas visitor Thursday. Mr.. Pres
colt stated to a representative of
the Age that the next edition OF
the Union Pacific Magazine would
be devoted to Nevada. with a main
article written by Governor F. d.
Balzar. There mill be $4,000 copies
printed, which will be distributed
on the reading tables of all limit
ed trains, in Masonic and Elks
lodges, and among some four hun
dred schools. Besides the art Gle
by Governor Balzar there viii b.
group pictures OF the Union Pa
cific Employees. shops, at Las We
gas. Boulder Dam site. etc.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-14
LAS VEGAS HAS
SECOND LARGEST
SCHOOL IN STATE
Vegas School Second in Size
in State-Reno Leads. =
kindergarten Opens JAN
uary 3.

The Las Vegas school system is
second Only TO Reno in size &C.
cording 10 Miss Maude Frazier
superintendent of the local
SCHOOLS AT the present time there
are nine hundred and ton students
enrolled n the city.
The Teachers directory, recently
issued by the state educational
Offices, lists Las Vegas as having
80 teachers and Elko and Sparks
each as having 30. Two of the
Las Vegas teachers names were
omitted from the directory which
makes ube total number here
forty.
kindergarten will open on jan
uary %, at 8 am. for all children
who will De five years of age on
or before June 80, 1928.
The first semester will close
next Friday and the coming week
promises to be a bsuy one in the
with final examinations in
order.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-14
DEALS
ON EVANS PROPERTY

Mr.. Sartain reports also that a
deal has been made on the Evans
Group That practical mine oper-
ators from Montana will soon be
ont he ground to begin work at
tlBe rate OF ten shifts per day. The
Evans property covers a large
area OF the gold-sdlver zone of
Eldorado and in addition extends
out north ever the belt in which
the cinnabar has been found. 1t
wifi not be surprising to hear in
the near future that this property
contains other mtals in addition to
high values In gold and silver.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-14
POTOSI MINE
ALTERS MILL

Operations have been resumed
at the Potosi, which is under lease
to A. ]. Robbins Of Goodsprings,
with Reynolds Robbins in charge
as superintendent. The mine was
closed down abou. six weeks ago.
pending the installation OF new
machinery in the mill. but mining
is now Under way again. The
capacity OF the mill is being m
creased from so to 100 tons, and
alterations being mads should be
complete within thirty days.
The POtosi ore IS 4 high grade
laad-zinc. and has ilaen worked
most of the time 9uring the de-
preston. With the new favorable
contracts now being procured a
good profit should be made by the
leasers.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-14

scout got his early training in
fighting Indians. The place also
reminds US of the Colorado River
Compact, tor our friend DELPHI
Carpenter was hte moving spirit
in forming a compact between
Colorado and Nebraska which sci
lied the lcng and troublesome con-
troversy between the mo states
as to the use of North Platte
waters. The settlement permitted
the building Of dams and reser-
VoirS in Colorado and the irriga-
ton of d vast arreage OF land and
the result was most beneficial TO
Nebraska as the return flow keeps
plenty of water in the lower river
throughout the year, whereas it
formerly went entirely dry during
the summer. All of which shows
that it pays TO be fair.
Into Omaha right on time at
7:4O that evening. Walked about
the train shed a bit and found the
wind blowing bitter cold. oGing
over the bridge to Council Bluffs,
| could see that the Missouri was
entirely frozen over. They told
me it had been 20 degrees below
few days before. but was now
warming up.
During the night our train pass
ed through Iowa and Illinois. Ap
preaching Chicago We went
through many towns with large
industries, Elgin being one. Not
oh
through, Cicero.
Arriving at Chicago on time
promptly at nine O'Clock l took
the Parmalee transfer to- the
B. & o. sataion; then having four
hours TO wait went up town. The
weather was bitter cold, the
and the atmosphere dark with
,und covered with dirty sno>
smoke and fog. | went into the
Marshall Field store Long enough
to warm up, then over to Michi-
gan Avenue and TO the great Art
Gallery, where l spent an hour or
more. The Lake used to be COM
paratively near to Michigan Ave
nue., but is now, owing to the
great amount of land made by fill
ing, half or three-quarters OF a
mile from the Avenue.
Chicago is a great and busy
city. The municipality is spend
ing vast amounts of money in
civic improvements, especially in
opening great arteries for traffic.
The Baltimore & Ohio Capitol
Limited is a fine train, but no bet
ter than our Z. P. trains. We
left Chicago at 100 pm. and pass
ed through a great industrial sec
tion along the shore of Lake
Michigan. At Gary, Indiana, just
at the south end of the Lake were
vast areas covered with great iron
plOyment for many thousands of
men and supporting a large city.
One feature of the Capitol
Limited worthy of note is the din
ing cars. The one on this train
was named the Ann Bailey" after
a famous pioneer woman who per-
formed valuable services for the
troops during the Revolution. The
car is beautifully designed in
Colonial style of decorations and
adds real pleasure to the trip.
During the eveRing we passed
through Akron. ohio, and could
see the immense buildings of the
tire manufacturing companies.
was up in the morning in time
to see historic Harper's Ferry.
We passed out of the snow and
col dduring the night and, cross.
ing Maryland reached Washing.
ton at $500 am.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-14
CLERKS STATISTICS
SHOW BIGGER BUSINESS

The following statistics. compiled
by County Clerk VIM. L. Scott
show a great increase in the bust
ness conducted by his office dur
ing the year 1928.
The large increased n marriage
licenses Is due to the "anti-gin
marriage" law recently enacted by
the California State legislature.
Divorce suits have nearly doubled
since the three month divorce law
went into effect.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-14
"CALLOPING THROUGH
EUROPEE" Is PUBLISH
Ed BY SAM PLATT

The Age is pleased to acknOwl-
edge the receipt of a copy of
"Galloping Through Europe" a
compilation of some twenty five
or more newspaper articles haSti-
ly penned for an innocent and
unsuspecting" public by Sam Platt.
II is a handsome book from the
press OF A. Carlisle and Company
OF Reno and full of pleasing and
interesting notes made by Mr..
PIatt during his recent trip
abroad.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-14

This leaves a balance OF $47S.78
which will be used to take care OF
tire hearty cases of the communi-
ty for the current year. The gem
eral comm ttee extends a vote OF
thanks for the generous donations
of money and TO those who assist
ed with the tree exercises.
Mrs. R. E. Lake, Jr., is in
charge of the relief work and all
cases reported to her will be
promptly and thoroughly investi-
gated.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-14
CHRISTMAS COMMITTEE
GIVES FINANCIAL REPORT

The following report has been
by the Secretary of the
Community Christmas Fund:
RECEIPTS
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-14

Harold Doyle AMI Grant Ander-
son of Ely arrived n Las Vegas
last eveuin gon their way to
Southern California where they
will meter a flying school. They
will remain here Saturday and
Sunday, continuing on their way
Monday me: hing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-28

try than their foreign rivals were able to create for imports.
 During several years the hen ot the United States has been laying back in the race for foreign trade, and there has been more than a little head shaking among the sa- wants who study economic trend because of her failure. In 1925 and 1926 the United States actu ally imported more poultry pro ducts than 1t exported. which Is sad state of affairs for 2 coun- try that traditionally surpas ses all the world in the production of food products.
 But in 1927 the hen staged a magnificent comeback American exports of poultry products--most- ly eggs-have been figured out by the commerce department to nave value of $9,5S4, ,000. while i'm ports were worth but $6,9S5,0 ,000
 Canada is the chief rival of the United States in the western poultry trade. and naturally tue two countries are also the best markets for each others products.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-28
Horse Isn't Gone Yet;
 He Is Needed for War

PARIS, April 2S-The time when machines will supersede the horse in the Army has not yet come.
 Experience gained at the last French army field maneuvers shows that the horse must remain for the present the principal means of transport for both men and arms, although, in the future, cavalry is destined to become a mixed force.
 With this lesson in m.nd the army committee of the chamber of deputies, in it's report on the mili- tary effectives bill, urged that great caution should be used in motorizing the cavalry. It ap. proved however, the abolition of 20 regiments of cavalry, together with 24 regiments of infantry and 20 batteries of artillery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-28
FAIRBANKS FARMER DIES

John Grantz, aged GO, who had lived for the last several years on his homestead near Fairbanks, died in Fairbanks recently at St. Joseph Hospital which he entered April 4. He was native of Aus tria and came to the United States in his youth. He had re- sided in Alaska for 20 years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-28
EIGHTH GRADE WINS
 JUNIOR NINE TITLE

The eighth grade baseball team cinched the Junior High School series today in a Thinning game with the Freshman class nine. winning by a score of 13 to 10. Claude Baldwin struck out II men during the course of the game.
 Kielwasser caught Baldwin. Jacobaen, Powers and Gerritzen were on the mound for the Frosh and were, caught by Powers and Hurley, but combined efforts of the three pitchers struck out but four men.
 Only one safe hit past first was made and that was Bald wins two-bagger, while the Freshmen made 8 errors and the other team ,. Kielwasser knock ed out four hits and crossed the plate five times. The seventh and ninth grades are scheduled to tangle next week to decide runner-up in the series.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-28

NEW YORK, April 2S.-Three big league ball players who opened the 1928 season with a bang were Fred Mcguire of the Cubs, a rookie second baseman; Joe Judge of the Senators, veteran first sack CT; and the young and spectacular Andy Cohen of the Giants.
 Playing his first regular big league game Maguire hit what was probably the first home run of the season as the Cubs opened against Cincinnati. It saved them from a shutout. Mcguire is the lad of 27 who was brought up from the Toledo club to fill the shoes of Sparky Adams who was traded to the Pirates.
 In the Senator's opening game against the Red Sox, Judge made four hits in four times up thus starting off perfectly in his at- tempt to hold his first base job against the assaults of George Sisler who was acquired from the Browns last winter.
 Perhaps most spectacular of all on the opening day was Andy Co., hen, the Buffalo International star of last year, who has been picked to fill the shoes of Rogers Horns by at second base for the Giants. The two second sackers were ar rayed against each other in the BravesGiants opener and Andy more than held his own.
 Handy Andy made three hits in four times at bat. had hand in every one of his teams five win ming runs and covered his sector of the infield like the dew. Not all of the surprises were contributed by the players. Man ager John McGraw of the Giants stirred the multitudes by appear ing in full uniform when his team took the field, something lawn has not been accustomed to do in recent years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-28
American League
Ayiators Are Trained
 For 'Blind" Flying

PARIS, April 2S-Blind-flying is being taught airpiane pilots to equip them for navigation through fogs.
 The training is being given for the first time in France at Le Bourget, along lines successfully followed in Germany.
 The fog-flier is put in an en. closed compartment in a double control ship. One control is han. dled by the pilot in the customary position, while below him. but un- able to see, is the man being trained. The second pilot must rely upon his instruments for alti. tude, direction and evenness of keel. His errors are core by the pilot above, who ihssiieres only to prevent dangerous maneu vers and who takes off and lands the plane.
 By such training men soon de velop a capacity for safe flying . in the densest fog.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-28
FOR QUICK SERVICE CALL 1S7 HENRY c. G0RHAM
Contractor
or by the hour

Such as carpenter, masonry, shingling, plumbing, kalsomin- ing or painting, in fact anything in new or repair work. ady. PHONE 137
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-28

There's many a woman who wouldn't recognize her old flan- mel nightie if she heard it called a robe de huit who has made a husband happy, raised a fine fam- fly and will get a front seat m heaven when she dies.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-28

furnished opening game fireworks Freddy Mcguire cen rookie of the Cubs made homer in his big league game Joe Judge Cleft above) Washington made times up thus taking the lead in his fight with George Siser the first base ob John Mcraw ght above)
 surprised the fans by appearing full uniform while Andy Cohen
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-28
|KEARNS FILES
 ANOTHER CASE

NEW YORK, April 2S-On the basis of the ruling handed down in his recent losing suit against Jack Dempsey, Jack Kearns has filed suit in the State Supreme Court against the ex-champion for $500,000.
 The jury decided that Q valid contract existed between the two men from 1923 to 1925 when it was mutually abrogated.
 Kearns' new action covers "all possible damages" during that period.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-28
eRouNDHoe IS MENACE

WASHINGTON, April 2S-Wo)1. chucks or groundhogs, the federal biological survey says, have be come a serious menace to crops in many parts of the eastern ard mid-western states. April and May are the best months to ex- terminate them by the gas method. Fumes may be forced into the burrows now without damage to other animals that wintered in them.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-28
SEATTLE WINS EXTRA INNING
 GAME, 8 TO 1

SEATTLE, April 2S. Over coming six-run lead, the Mis- sions scored two runs in the ninth yesterday afternoon and tied the score at '. With the bases loaded in the tenth frame Mitchell singled for the Tribe's winning run. The game was ragged and drawn out.
 Mission made 13 hits and six errors and Seattle 19 hits and four errors.
 The batteries were
 Mission - Davenport, Nelson Ludolph, Hollings and Whitney
 Seattle Teachout, Graham House and Borreani, Schmidt.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-28
American liens Regain
 Supremacy Over Rivals

WASHINGTON, April 23-Amer- ican hens during 1927 won back their rightful place in interna- tional trade. They provided more goods for export from this coun-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-28
RIVALS FOR SWITZERLAND

LAUSANNE, Switzerland. April 2S-The Swiss are alarmed for the future of their winter sports by reports that artificial snow is making cold weather diversions possible in many European capi- tals.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-28
GAMES YESTERDAY Pacific Coast League

Mission 2; Seattle &, 10 in- nings. Sacramento 5; San Francisco II. Hollywood 3; Portland 4. Oakland 9; Los Angeles 6.
 National League St. Louis 4, Chicago 2. Brooklyn 9; Boston O.
 American League Chicago 5; St. Louis IA. Detroit 6; Cleveland 10.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-28
EXCUSE IT, PLEASE

BOSTON, april 2S-Telephone users in Boston give the operators 40,000 wrcng numbers a day the telephone company says.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-29
CURB MARKET IS
 QUITE UNSETTLED
Price Movements Are Mixed
 Today

New York, May 29 Cp1-Tradine on the curb market was unsettled today and price movements mixed. /! The airplane issues regained some | lost ground and a few industrial specialties made small gains, but an casing tendency was noticeable, es- pecially among the utilities and oils.
 Aero supply B showed gain of ? points at noon and Wright Aero right were up nearly as much. Transcontinental air was heavy and Curtiss Aero exports unchanged. Stocks of companies catering to the automotive trade continued to gain under demand, among them Aluminium Co.,, Safe-T-Stat. A. O.. Smith and Motor Products. Motor shares were weak.
 Copper company stocks were strong. buying rehecting favorable trade conditions. Iron Cap reached a new top at 8 1-2 and Consolidated Copper Mines improved fractional ly. General Laundry Machinery. Ca vanaugh Dobbs. Brillo, General Bak- ing and Lehigh Coal & Navigation made further gains, the latter ris- ing more than points 10 a new peak at 14S%.
 Utilities were inclined to heav- ness. although most losses were limited. Oils remained sluggish.