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The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-11
SCHEDULED SAiLINGS

# SCHEDULED SAlLINGS :. Princess Alice scheduled to
 :. sail from Vancouver August < II at 9 pm.
 :. Prince Rupert scheduled to z. sail from Vancouver Aug. 5 ]. at pm.
 # Alameda scheduled to sail :. from Seattle August II at j. Princess Louise scheduled to
 :. sail from Vancouver Aug < ust 15, at pm. :. Queen scheduled to sail from 4 Seattle Aug 16 at 10 am. { < Yukon scheduled to sail from { < Seattle August IS at am. {
 < SOUTHBOUED SAlLINGS .:. Prince George due south :. bound am. Sunday.
 :. Admiral Evans due south
 < bound about August 16.
 !. Yukon due southbound about {
 7. August 16.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-11
CARLSON INJURIES RIBS

William Carlson was brought in to Juneau last night suffering from broken ribs received when he fell on a scow at the Sunny Point Packing Company plant at Funter Bay. He was brought to Aux Bay on cannery tender and from that point to Juneau by automobile. He is at St. Ann's Hospital.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-11

Mut D. Bothwell returned on the Queen last evening after making the round trip to Skagway and Sitka.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-11

Among those taking passage for Ketchikan on the Yukon was John F. Chamberlin, travelling salesman
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-11

PRINCE RUPERT, B. C., Aug. 11.-Twenty-six thousand pounds of halibut were sold here yester- day at 10 and 6 cents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-08-11
TIDES MONDAY

Low tide, 5:16 am, -1.2 feet. High tide, 11:49 am, IA feet. Low tide, 5:24 pm, 36 feet. High tide, 11:31 pm. I'll feet.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-13
BIGGEST UNCLE
TOM COMING

For two years past one of the
principal topics in film circles
has been the currently reported
news of the filming by Universal
on a huge scale of the widely
known story of Uncle Toms
Cabin"
The El Portal management an
nounces that this big entertain
ment has been booked for show
ing on Friday and Saturday of
this week.
Carl Laemmle, president of the
Universal Pictures Corporation,
makes no secret of the fact that
the present production, which
cost nearly 100000 and was
two years in the making, is the
realization of a dream of many
years. Great American classics,
he says, have always held a fas-
cination for him; and he is proud
of the fact that in this, the first
adequate filming of the Stowe
story, Director Harry Pollard has
avoided the queer traditions that
have crept into the many stage
versions, few of which have ever
been written, and has spent a
fortune If giving a true preSen-
tatton of the original, that has
entertained generation after gen.
GRAFTON for seventy-five years.
This is literally true with one
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-13
IMPERIAL FLOOD WORKS VOTED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, (AP)-The Senate voted
for the construction works Imperial Valley in
connection with the Boulder Dam project be carried
government expense the money to be returned
der long time arrangement.
The decision reached after Johnson argued
against the government assuming the burden, declaring
the project woud support itself
During discussion by the Senate whether the govern
should pay the $25OOOOOO the flood works would
declared he had always said the project
would the government penny and still held
that view.
The proposal finally adopted provides s25.OOOOOO
shall be repaid to the United States Treasury Of
629o of the in of the necessary
to periodical payments during amortization
the $25,000,O00 is repaid in full during the
period of amortization, then 6212% of all
shall be applied to the payment of the remainder
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-13
LIMITED DEBATE
Is STARTED
TODAY

WASHINGTON, Dec. IL, R-
The Senate voted to limit debate
on the Boulder bill to is minutes,
beginning at 3 tomorrow afternoon,
by each Senator, supporters ex-
pecting this will bring the final
vote on the measure before the
week END.
The Senate also settled another
dispute by the compromise route
when it accepted the proposal TO
permit the three lower basin
states TO arbitrate the question Of
how possible water claims of Mex
leo should be met.
The SenateS decision to invoke
drastic cloture rule which limits
debate and virtually insures a vote
at a given time, was reached by
unanimous agreement after the
proposal that lower basin states
arbitrate possible Mexican claims
had been reached with Pittman Of
Nevada, mediating between john
son, California, and Hayden, Arr
IONA.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-13
ROTARY SPIRITS
ARE OPTIMISTIC

In view of the latest good news
on Boulder Dam legislation, the
most optimistic Of spirits prevail
ed at the regular weekly luncheon
of the Rotary Club this noon.
The program was in charge Of
Frank GuSewelle, who turned af-
fairs over to "Tige" Thompson.
Thompson introduced Mr.. George
o. Brophy, assistant to President
Gray, of the Union Pacific Sys-
tenn, who spoke on Union Pacific
Service" In the course Of his
talk Mr.. Brophy predicted that
Las Vegas would increase to ten
times its present size.
Mr.. Charles D. Morris, assistant
to the chairman of the Public
Relations Committee of Western
Railway Executives was next in
troduced. and spoke on Trans
portation.
Phe meeting was well attended,
and the five visitors were all Ro-
tarianS. Guests were w. r. Arm
strong, General Superintendent Of
the Los Angeles & Salt Lake,
Chas. D. Morris, George o.
Brophy. Warren Richardson and
Frank F. Garside.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-13
CONSTRUCTION Of POWER PLANT
SETTLED IN SENATE BY
PHIPPS AMENDMENT

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, (AP)-A prospective ngnt
in the Senate on the of the power plant at
Bode Dam was peacefully settled when Senator Phipps
of Colorado withdrew amendment the pending meas
ure designed to give the right to build the
power plant only private enterprise offered salts
factory contract.
The withdrawal took some of the Senators by sur
prise as several of them nterrogated Phpps whe-
ther or not he clear what he doing He as
sured them that The withdrawal leaves the bill
with the provision which the government con-
the plant the Secretary OF the Interior may exert
the option and let contracts construction private
capital
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-13
ELKS' CHARITY u.
: BALL SATURDAY

The committee IN charge Of the
Elks' Charity Ball for this year
promises a bigger and better af-
fair than heretofore given, and
everybody knows that that Is say
ing a good deal.
Art Harris, chairman, announces
music by the Union Pacific or
chastra Of Los Angeles, with spe-
ctal entertainment features proyid-
ed by this organization .'''
Assisting MIR. Harris on the COM
mittee are A. Corradetti and Vim
cent Cooley, and a committee COM
posed Of these three cannot fail to
pull off an affair well above the
ordinary.
The committee has placed
Charles Rea In charge of the dec
orations, and the big hall will
present q beautiful appearance,
decked in the Elks' colors OF purple
and white.
II Is said that there are many
new gowns awaiting that evening
for their first appearance, and all
the boys are getting on their Sun
day go to meeting clothes for some
extra pressing.
Don't fail to be on hand at the
Elks' Hall ct nine O'Clock Saturday
evening and you viii experience
the double satisfaction Of having
the time Of your life and assisting
n 1.-THE good work done by the
Elks.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-13
SENATE ARGUES
WATER DIVISION

WASHINGTON, Dec. II, R-
The Boulder Dam bill was again
taken up by the Senate with the
proposal by Hayden of Arizona,
that water division status be clari-
fled by giving California 100000
acre feet, Arizona 100000 acre
feet and Nevada 100000 acre feet.
Hayden's proposal also would
provide that any excess in the low
er basin be shared equally by Cali
fornia and Arizona, and Arizona
would have exclusive rights to the
waters Of the Gila River and trib-
utarieS.
He would stipulate that the Gila
River never could be subject to
domestic dimunition but if it were
reduced by reason by Mexican de-
mandS, Arizona would be retm-
burSed by Colorado waters, half to
be deducted from the upper basin
states, a quarter from California
and a quarter from Arizona
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-13
TEMPORARILY SIDETRACKED
FOR FEDERAL
APPROPRIATION

WASHINGTON, Dec. II, Up
The great Boulder Dam project
had been shaped up in the Senate
to the point where those working
for its approval felt that final
vote could be seen on the horizon
although the bill was temporarily
side?racked while the treasury
postoffice bill was being consid-
cred.
The spirit OF controversy which
yesterday settled some Of the wat
er division troubles started a move
ment to place q provision in the
bill allotting certain sum to Ari-
zona from power revenues to COM
penSate that state in the event OF
loss from taxation in case the dam
is built by the federal govern
ment.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-13
MORE MONEY FOR CALL CONFERECE
PROHIBITION ON FLU EPIDEMIC

WASHINGTON, Dec. IS, Pe
The Board of Strategy on In
fluenza, called into conference by
Surgeon General Cumming has
telegraphed physicians on the
west coast asking information re-
garding the critical aspects of the
disease, which information Is ne
cesSary before the Board can
make a formal statement regard
ing the situation.
The Board, which is composed
of three veteran health officers
n expected to submit q recon-
mendation for the control of the
epidemic this afternoon.
The increase of cases in Ten
nessee brought the nations total
TO 1920 cases, with the belief
that only one-fifth of the total
is reported.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-13
GOOD WILL MEET
AT j. P. HALL
THIS EVENING

Announcement has been made
of a good will meeting" which
is to be held this evening at TOO
O'Clock in the Assembly Hall in
the Union Pacific Store House
building.
Three exceptional speakers will
be present, and it is thought that
the occasion will be Of great in
terest to all
Mr.. Charles D. Morris, assist
ant to the chairman of the Pub
lie Relations Committee, Western
Railway Executives, Of Chicago,
Mr.. George D. Brophy, assistant
to President Carl r. Gray, Union
Pacific System, Omaha, Neb.. and
Mr.. w. R. Armstrong, General
Superintendent of the Los Angeles
& Salt Lake Railroad, of Los
Angeles, are the three speakers
who will address tonight'S meet
ing
The general public is cordially
invited to attend the meeting.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-13
POWER REVENUE ASSURED NEVADA

WASHINGTON, Dec 13, (SpeciaD-By a vote of As
10 the Senate this afternoon approved the Phipps
amendment the Boulder Dam bill making $25 900 900
contribution for flood control repayabe without interest
only from the surplus profits remaining after 371@%
thereof is divided between Nevada and Arizona.
Senator Johnson spoke and voted against the amend
the ground does conform his representa-
tions to the people that the project is able carry
financial burden.
Phfpps and Pittman spoke for the amendemnt, the
latter showing that the flood control portion will ultimately
be repaid under the set up of the bill.
Another great victory, increasing assurance that Ne
vada and Arizona will receive revenue from power.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-13
WEDDING UNITES
LOCAL COUPLE

A wedding which proved a sur
prise to their many friends, unit
ed Mr.. Gene Parks and Mrs. An
an Roberts Tuesday evening.
The ceremony was performed
by Judge Orr In his chambers at
the Court House. Mrs. Lille
Pistole attended Mrs. Parks, while
A. D. Hinrichsen stood up with
Mr.. Parks.
Both parties are prominent in
Las Vegas, Mr. Parks being en-
ployed by the Ed Vos Tobel Lum-
Der Company N Parks is
proprietor of the Palm Funeral
Home.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-13
WORK EXPLAINS
LEASE RENEWAL

WASHINGTON, Dec. IS, R-
Hubert Work told the Senate
Land Committee that he renewed
the Sinclair contract for Salt
Creek royalty oil while he was
Secretary of the Interior upon the
advice of four officials appointed
by President Coolidge and con-
firmed by the Senate and nine
other legal and technical experts.
work was summoned in connec-
ton with the committee conSid-
Grafton of the nomination of Roy
o. West as Secretary of the In
terror.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-13

WASHINGTON Dec. 13, Especial to the Age)-As
glorious as it startling and unexpected came the
splendid victory for the Boulder Dam late during yester
days session the Senate The astonishing denouemen
in Pittman the leading actor followed
series of tedious which Senators Ashurs and
Hayden fought relieve the Ga River from contributing
to Mexican obligation under the Colorado River Compact
Senator Pittman a compromise, presented an amend
providing that the lower basin states settle ella
water controversy resulting through the TState Com
pact Hayden and Ashurst agreed and Johnson and
Shortridge stated that they would support the
promise
Then nothing left fight over, said Sena-
tor Pittman whereupon Senator Kendrick quickly
asking a unanimous consent to limit the debate
Without objection it is ordered" said the Vice
President and the great victory leaving most OF
the Senators and gallery spectators wondering what had
happened
This stragetic coup reused the utmost enthusiasm
among the Boulder Dam supporters Only five
had any knowledge of the plans for the quick consumma
ton which furnished the sensation of the session.
Arizona's fight against legislation is end al
though Ashurst and Hayden may not for the bill.
1t now remains briefly consider the numerous
amendments and put the bill in form for the final
the Senate there being doubt of its passage The bill
then goes to conference committee of the two houses
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-13
DEATH COMES TO
CHARLIE BALL
PASSING OF PIONEER
SHOCK TO COMMUNITY

Death came quietly to Charles
P. Ball, known to Clark county
as Charlie" shortly before eight
o'clock yesterday morning.
Mr.. Ball had been in poor
health for several years, and had
been suffering from an attack of
influenza for the past few days.
On Wednesday, the patient hav-
ing failed to improve, and suf-
fering from a difficulty in breath
ing, DR.. Ferguson was called and
was able to relieve the condition.
While considering Mr.. Ball very
sick, his condition at that time
did not appear critical.
Yesterday morning, however,
without warning, while turning
over in bed, his heart failed him,
and he went quietly to sleep.
With him at the time were his
wife, mis- daughter Ellen and son
George.
Coming to Las Vegas in 1904,
Charlie Ball was one Of the city's
pioneers, and has been promi-
nently identified with the busi-
ness and social life Of Las Vegas
during the "a years of his resi-
dence.
During the first two years he
was employed by the Los Angeles
& Salt Lake Railroad Company,
having been in railroad service
in Colorado before coming here.
In 1906 he went into the trans
fer business which he managed
for II years. Selling this busi-
ness he then went into the gro
cery business at the location now
occupied by the Vegas Sweet
Shop.
In July of 1928 during the ex-
cayation work for he Lillis build
ing, a cloudburst caused the cav
ing in of the foundations Of the
building occupied by the Ball
store, with the result that the
roof caved in causing a heavy
loss. Mr.. Ball and his clerks just
escaped with their lives.
For the past few years Mr.. Ball
has been associated with E. H.
Hunting in the real estate and
transfer BUSINESS.
He has been active for years
as a member OF the Brotherhood
Of Railway Trainmen, and will be
sadly missed by that organization.
Charlie Ball was home low
ing man, devoted to his fanny,
and always enjoying an informal
visit with his friends. His going
leaves a real vacancy in the home
circle
He was born in Indiana March
%, 1858, and lived much Of his
life in Colorado before coming to
Las Vegas. Surviving him are
his wife, Emily R. Ball, three
daughters, Ellen Ball, Mrs. H. R.
Adams, Mrs. Al MoSher of Lyn-
dali, Utah, and one son, George;
two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Filky and
Mrs. Betrie Hudson of Akron,
Ohio, and two brothers Tuttie
Ball and Robert Ball of Denver.
Mrs. MoSher arrived last even
ing from LyndaIl, and Mr.. Mo-
sher Is expected this evening. One
brother and sister are on their
way from Denver.
Definite announcement Of the
time of the funeral will be made
as soon as word is received as
to the time of arrival of the
brother and sister. 1t Is thought
probable, however, that it will be
held at two o'clock Friday after
noon, from the Palm Funeral
home.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-13

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, P)-
Without a word Of debate the
Senate added more than $3.50
100000 to the treasury appropri-
ton bill for the enforcement Of
prohibition.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13. (P-
After another furry debate over
prohibition the House adopted an
amendment to the Interior Depart
ment Supply bill to increase by
S88,000.00 the appropriation for
enforcement of the liquor law
among the Indians.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-13
GL L0RI0US VICTORIES FOR BOULDER Dam
MAY ACT ON !
DAM BILL TODAY

WASHINGTNO, Dec. IL, (Spe-
ciaD-Early action on the Boulder
Dam bill was assured by the
unanimous agreement Of the Sen
ate that no Senator shall speak
more than once nor more than IS
minutes on any amendment after
three O'Clock tomorrow.
Today's session was devoted to
debate on various features includ-
ing the amendment by Senator
Pittman authorizing a three state
compact between the lower basin
states.
WASHINGTON, Dec. II, (Spe-
cial to the Age)-The discussion
of the Boulder Dam bill was re-
sumed in the Senate after part Of
the session had been devoted to
the appropriation bill Senator
Hayden took the floor speaking on
his amendment excluding the Gila
River from Mexican obligations.
WASHINGTON, Dec. II, tSpe-
ciaD-Discussion of the Boulder
Dam Dill was reSumcQ III Lne SEN
ate after a part Of the session had
been devoted to the Appropriation
bill.
Senator Hayden is speaking on
the amendment excluding the Gila
River from Mexican obligations.
Hayden said he wished to en-
phasize the Mexican part of the
proposal because if a treaty is
ever made with Mexico, whatever
disposition is made of the water
would have precedence over legis-
lation passed by the American
congress.
"I am sure my state will ratify
the compact if this provision is
inserted" Hayden declared, re-
ferling to the Colorado Compact.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-13
CLUB
MEETING OFF

The regular meeting of the
Mesquite Club, scheduled for Fri
day afternoon has been called off
in order that member may attend
the funeral of the, late Charles P.
Ball, which it is expected will be
held about that time.
Mrs. Ball was one of the char
ter members of the club, and has
been a tireless worker in the Or
ganization.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-13
PEASANT PARTY
WINS MAJORITY

BUCHAREST, Dec. Is, R)-The
National Peasants Party rolled up
an impressive victory in yeSter-
days parliamentary election, the
Minister of the Interior announc-
ing that the Peasants Party had
captured 361 seats of 387.
Returns indicated the Manu-
Party took IS of the popular vote.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-13
S. A. MIDDLE IS
STILL UJNSOLVED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, Up
Paraguayan Charge d'Affaires de-
livered identical notes to the
State Department and to Dr. Vic
tor Maurutua OF Peru. chairman
of the Pan-American conference
committee looking into the boun-
Diary dispute in which he describ-
ed the situation as giving rise to
danger of Imminent war"
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-13
INTRUDER KILLS
MAN AND WIFE

CARBONSDALE. Ill, Dec. 13,
P)-J. c. Huntley, 76. wealthy
former mayor, and his wife, Lu-
cille, 81, were shot to death by
an intruder in their pretentious
home before ,mindight.
A "grudge theory" was express
ed by police when nothing was
found missing from the home.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-13

incidental exception. While the
book was written before the CtVil
War, in the Universal production
the drama ends with the freeing
Of the saves co-incident with the
entry on the Southern scene of
the victorious Northern troops.
This dramatic license Director
Pollard insists is justified, mas
much as the conditions of slavery
which create the real drama of
the book. were ended by the war,
the only fitting ending for the
atrical presentation is TO show
that ending.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-13
LANE APPOINTED
ARIZ. STATE ENG.

PHOENIX, Dec. IS, up - APP
pointment of w. w. Lane as state
engineer, succeeding w. G. Lefe-
bvre was announced late yester-
day, following a meeting Of the
Arizona State Highway Commis-
sion.
Lane, now chief engineer Of the
highway commission, is to take
immediate charge.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-13
LADY HEATH
VISITS SENATE

WASHINGTON, Dec. Is, (spe-
cial to hte Age)-Lady Heath in
terrupted Boulder Canyon debate
this afternoon long enough to be
introduced on the floor to all the
senators.
Lady Heath will be remembered
as the aviatrix who toured Africa
alone in a tiny plane which she
afterward presented to Amelia
Earhart and which the latter re-
Gently flew through Vegas.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-13
KING RELIEVED
BY OPERATION

LONDON, Dec. 10. P)-The King
was apparently relieved by last
nights operation for the removal
of purulent fluid at the base of
the right lung, and is making
progress according to a statement
emanating from official sources.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-13
APPROPRIATION INCREASE VOTED

WASHINGTON Dec. 13, (AP)-The Senate voted TO
increase appropriation in the Boulder Bill from $685.
100000 to $165 100000
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-13
JOHNSON PREDICTS BOULDER DAM
VOTE IN SENATE BY
FRIDAY AFTERNOON

WASHINGTON, Dec 13, Especial to the Age)-A1Ier
disposng of many amendments and corrections the
Senate recessed this afternoon.
Senator Johnson expressed the hope that all amend
ments may disposed of and the bill reach final vote
tomorrow afternoon.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-13

Las VEGAS - THE
NATURAL GATEWAY TO
THE COLORADO RIVER
BOULDER DAM PROJECT
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-26
Radio Board To
Clear Ether For
Election Returns

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-(P-Be-
cause OF widespread public interest
in satisfactory reception Of election
returns, the Federal Radio commits
sion today took steps to insure clear
reception conditions from s p. m,
Nov. 6 to IL noon Nov. z.
Each amateur and experimental
station, including ~tefevision sets, was
asked to cease operation during the
period "if and to the extent that each
station causes interference with re-
option from broadcasting stations"
Broadcasting stations not engaged
in sending the returns were request
ed. so far rs consistent with the car-
rying on of necessary communica-
tions to conduct their stations with
the minimum Of interference.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-26
RADIO ADDITION STARS
PICKED FOR N. TEXAS

DALLAS, Tex, Oct. 26.-(P1-Miss
Virginia Anderson, soprano, and HUI
bert Woodward, baritone, both OF
Dallas, have been declared winners
in the north Texas Atwater Kent au-
dition after completion of the tabu-
lation Of ballots from listeners and
votes Of the judges.
They will not compete in the dis
trict addition to be held from Ra-
do Station WFAA on Nov. II.
In the north Texas contest, held
last Saturday evening from Station
WFAA, Miss Anderson's identity was
No. 50, and she sang "The Charming
Bird" Woodward was known as No.
65. and his selection was "The Even
ing Song" aria from Tannhauser.