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Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-11
MASONS OF TWO
NATIONS MEET
HERE TONIGHT

F.. F. Dworark grand master of the
Masonic grand lodge of the Pacific
arrived in Douglas last night &C
companied by Alfonso Castanedo, grand
secretary of the grand lodge OF the
Pacific. These officials of the Ma
sonic lodge are here to attend an in
ternational meeting of the lodge which
will be held this evening at the Ma
sonic hall in Douglas. George F.
Mcmillan, of Yuma, grand master OF
the grand lodge of Arizona is ex-
pected in Douglas this morning to
attend the meeting.
MsSonS from many lodges in Mex
leo and Arizona are expected to be
present and delegations from Cana
nea, Nacozari and Aqua Prieta in
Sonora, and Yuma, Tucson, Phoenix,
Huachuca and Bisbee in Arizona, will
attend
The Masonic lodge of Aqua Prieta
will officiate in the work of the third
degree of the lodge. Masons were
assembling in the city yesterday and
last evening from many sections and
it was reported that the meeting,
which is considered of Importance is
expected to be very largely attended.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-11
BOY SCOUT BAND
ADOPTS new SET.
OF REGULATIONS.

At a meeting held last evening at
the Parish house for the purpose Of
laying plans for a better and more
efficient organization of the boy scout
band set of rules were adopted for
the boys of the band which, it is be-
lievcd by the parents and directors,
will create finer spirit of efficiency
among the youthful musicians.
More than so parents of band mem
bers attended and the band was there
and played a number OF pieces L. s.
Palmer, prominent scout leader and
backer of the boy scout band, presided
at the meeting. William p. Hanson,
director of the band introduced a set
of rules which he approved for the
opeartion Of the organization
The rules as adopted divide the band
into two sections for purposes of prac-
tice and discipline. The first section
will be composed of the older boys and
those most advanced as musicians.
This section will meet for practice each
week on Thursday at 7:30 a. m and
on Saturday at a. m. at the Parish
house.
The second section will be composed
of the younger boys and those not so
far advanced in their musical educa-
ton. This section will meet for prac-
tice each week on Friday at the gram
mar school at 7:30 a. m. and on SAT-
urday at the Parish house at 8 a. m.
Attendance both for practice and for
public appearances will be rigidly
checked on a quartedly basis. 1t was
brought out at the meeting that the
success of the band will depend on
the securing of a high record of at
tendance and the parents present at
the meeting fully endorsed the check
ing system.
This system will be that four un-
excused absences from practice or
eight tardinesses will be cause for de-
motion of bandsman from, the first
section of the band to the second or
for suspension from the organization.
Two late appearances will equal one
absence under the rules or two abb
sences and four tardinesses will be
equal to o demotion,
The doors of the practice hall will
be closed five minutes after the hour
for practice starts and no member OF
the band will be permitted to leave
the practice hall before the end Of the
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-11
FOREIGN CLUB
ENTERTAINERS
POPULAR HITS

Featuring Madge Rush, popular
dansuese of the Orpheum circuit and
with that stellar attraction offering
others not surpassed at a club or
cabaret at any other resort along the
international border, the Foreign club
at Naco is this week providing its pat.
ronS with quality of entertainment
rarely equalled in this part of the
southwest. This program is promised
for an indefinite period by the man
agement and when it is changed it is
the promise of the management that it
Will be supplanted by as good or bet
ter, as it Is the announced policy of
the Foreign club to maintain a high
standard of entertainers throughout
the season.
Gladys Dale, direct from the Chi
cago Varieties, another of the per-
formers, has a charming voice and a
captivating personality that aids her
in putting over her popular songs with
unusual effect. She offers all Of the
popular song hits in her repertoire.
The Hollywood Girls revue, five
classy girls of comely appearance and
ten twlinkling toes each are seen IN
some classic and modern dancing turns
every evening.
Along with all this array of feminine
beauty and musical ability is Joe Rob-
kinS, two years with the Southern or
chestra at Mexicali, who is at the For
eign club as master of ceremonies.
Robkins has demonstrated his ability
to put genuine paprika into the mix
ture of melody and mimicry so that
the entertainments every evening are
proving greater and greater attrac-
tionS.
Dinner at the Foreign club has be-
come a habit with a larger and larger
circle of people as the people have be-
come better acquainted with the ex-
ceptional cuisine that it affords.
American Spanish and Chinese dishes
all are available They are prepared
by chefs whose reputation extends
across the continent and into the tour
ist travelled areas of Europe, as well as
to the orient, for there are both white
and Chinese chefs, the latter Enrique
Fong who has nine assistants.
The cafe, adjoining the cabaret and
the ballroom, furnishes opportunity for
the patrons to enjoy the dinner dance
or dine and remain spectators as they
may choose The ballroom floor has
already gained popular favor with the
dancers.
The Foreign club, while located in
Old Mexico, caters to American pat
sonage only and has built up around
it's clientele an eXclusiveness that re-
suits in a visit to it proving pleasant
social evening 1t is rapidly gaining
the distinction of being the finest and
best club on the Mexican border.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-11
Location Secured
For Cigar Stand
Burned In C,adsden

j. H. Scott announced yesterday
afternoon that through the thought
fulness and cooperation of F. O.
Mackey, the owner of Ithe Gadsen
hotel in the burning of which Scott,
who operated the Gadsden cigar
stand, lost all his furniture, fixtures
and stock, new cigar store, taxi
stand and barber shop will be opened
this morning on the site of the Doug
las cigar stand and the business will
be known as the Gadsden cigar stand.
W. H. carp whose taxi stand has
been in front of the Gadsden hotel
for years will now keep his stand at
the new Gadsden cigar stand. Scott
said yesterday that he was planning
extensive repairs and improvements
for the new location and would get
them under way in the near future.
The barber shop will be operated as
usual by VIM. r. Parks who has carried
on barber business at this location
for some years. Scott said yesterday
that he was very glad to get located
after the shock of the fire on Tuesday
morning
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-11
FIRE DESTROYS
PICKWICK STAGE
NEAR TOMBSTONE

Fire destroyed the Pickwick stage
due out of Douglas for Tombstone
at 1880 a. M but which left here
yesterday morning several minutes
late. It was reported by passengers
on the stage that there had been
trouble east OF Douglas causing the
delay but that the driver had been
able to put out the fire. There was
continued aggravation west of
Douglas and at Bisbee the driver
called mechanic and considerable
attention was given the machinery
before the trip was resumed. Finally,
when the mechanic had passed the
machinery as safe to proceed, the
driver took up his trip.
When the stage got within about
four miles OF Tombstone the driver
once more stopped and made an
examination but shortly started again.
He had driven only a short distance
when he stopped suddenly and
shouted to those in the stage, Get
out" and they obeyed. There was
then no indication, SO far as the
passengers could see, that there was
a fire in the car. But the driver
climbed out and hurIiedly unfasrened
the doors so that everybody got out
in good order and safely.
Among the passengers was j.. j.
Truttman, OF Levys store in Douglas,
who was on his way to do jury
service at Tombstone but due to the
delay of the stage he was late in
court Mr. Truttnan helped in taking
out the baggage and others helped
to get the trunks and boxes from the
top OF the stage. While they were
working at that. others were taking
cut the cushions and getting the spare
tires off. After the driver had used
the fire extinguisher and sand and
dirt in trying to put out the fire
he stepped back and cautioned all
to get away, another of his commands
which was obeyed. There was puff
of black smoke and then further
blast and flames soon had the stage
enveloped. When the fire was over
there was only the charred irons left
r. H. Caughlin, of the Douglas
branch, took another stage TO care
for passengers SO they could be sent
on their journey. Passengers and
luggage was picked up and their
journey resumed quite a bit late but
with the good fortune that not a
single INJURY had been sustained.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-11

period unless ne presents a proper ex-
Cuse.
Hanson read a letter he had received
from the master Of the largest boy
scout band in the country which is
at Springfield, Mo, and which has a
OF ABS boys. Comment on
the rapid growth of 't~ Douglas boy
scout band was expressed and the be-
lief that the band will become one of
the best assets TO the community
actuated the parents and the scout
leaders in their Reorganization ef-
forts at the meeting.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-11
THREE ARE DROWNED

STEVENS POINT, Wis, Feb. 10 (Rl
While his father, mother and
brother lay drowned in a water hole
in the family farm at Belmont, Alva
Rice, ten, today was found scraWling
a. letter to his aunt telling OF the
accident.
From the youngster authorities
pieced together an incoherent story
that pictured Allen, aged IL, breaking
through the ice and his parents vain
attempt to save him. A neighbor boy
visited the Rice home today and
learned of the tragedy.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-11

STu all section of the ruined walls here.
The work of bringing down the walls
4tof the Gadsden was started at the
southwest corner and quite a portion
was finally Jared loose but not with
out argument. At least two of the
shots caused no noticeable result other
than the detonation of the blast. Fin
ally one was placed and set off and
made quite q noise but brought no
immediate effect on the wall, Some
were getting ready to return to the
work of placing another shot when it
became apparent that the last blast
had BROUGHT greater success than was
thought and everybody got back The
wall toppled, swayed a bit and then
crashed down toward the center of the
building and everything was ready for
another shot.
The walls of the destroyed hotel on
the north and at the east corners
seem to be standing with considerable
tirmness yet. The middle portion of
the east wall tumbled down Thursday,
only stiff breeze being required to
unbalance it. The walls at the corner
are afforded a mutual brace by the
wall in each of two directions from
the corner and they will probably not
fall until given considerable blast
That work will be continued, it was
said yesterday, until it has been COM
pleted to point that there is no fur
ther danger from what is standing.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-11
BARRETT FUNERAL
WILL BE SUNDAY
AFTERNOON AT 3

Funeral of Robert B. S. Barrett,
father of James H. Barrett, OF 1857
SixteenUh street, who died at Selig-
man on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 6
p. M. will be held Sunday afternoon
at from the Methodist church. The
body arrived in Douglas yesterday,
being brought here by the son, who
was called to Seligman several days
ago because OF the critical illness OF
the parent.
Robert Brookmyer Scott Barrett
was born in Belfast, Ireland, Sept 8,
1912. He came to America in 1862.
settling at Pittsburgh, Pa, where he
was employed at his trade, a coal
miner. In March, 1876, he was mar
led at Pittsburgh to Miss Elizabeth
Jane and eight years later they re-
moved to Carthage, N. M. They
resided there, at Hillsboro and Albu-
Querque in order. Mrs. Barrett died
at the latter city. Later Barrett re-
sided for a time at Alamogordo and
then came to Douglas 19 years ago,
having since resided here.
He is survived by three sons and
two daughters, they being James H.
BARRETT, Douglas; Elizabeth Owen,
Seligman; Edward A. Barrett, Detroit
Mich; Robert Barrett, Jr., Los
Angeles; Mrs. Fannie Thompson,
Lincoln, Neb.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-11
GALES ON TOUR

NOGALES, Ariz., Feb. 10 GA
Herald dispatch from Mexico City
today says that President Gales, ac-
companied by Aaron Saenz, governor
of the state of Nuevo Leon, and an
escort have reached Monterey on an
official inspection of a national irri-
cation project there.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-11

OSLO, Norway, Feb. 10 tP)-Twenty
five persons have lost their lives in
this vicinity as a result of storms and
landslides of the. past few days, ac-
cording to estimates today.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-11

house bill providing for return of
alien property and settlement OF
American German war claims was
made the unfinished business of the
senate today as adjournment was
taken until Monday.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-11
Use POWDER In
KNOCKING DOWN
WALLS OF RUIN.

That fellow who knocked down the
walls of Jericho using the simple ex-
pedient of a blast from a rams horn
apparently knew his blasting ability
from low do to high G. That con-
clusion, it may be said, is based on
the experiences yesterday afterI oon
of the force employed to blow down
the walls of the Gadsden hotel left
standing after the fire of last Tues
day. It took several blasts of powder
applied according to the methods en-
ployed in such work to tear down
hotel corporation was evidenced by
a special delivery letter which reach
ed the Dispatch yesterday evening
and which reads:
Tombstone, Arizona, Feb. 10, 1928
Douglas Dispatch, Douglas, Artz.
"Gentlemen: Please include our
names on the petition to favor the
disbanding of the Douglas Community
Hotel corporation in favor of the New
Gadsden hotel project.
"It is impossible for us to get there
to sign the petition and I take this
means of notifying you. Yours truly.
HELEN B. KEELING.
MRS. M. A. BROWN"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-11

Dispatch Telephones-8l and 80.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-16
OXFORD TRUST FUND PLANNED IN. AMERICA

OXFORD, England, June 16- An American trust fund for OK ford university is being establish ed, with headquarters in New York City.
 The foundation, of which Frank Aydelotte, president of Swarth- more college, Pennsylvania, will he grantor. aims at establishing scholarships, exhibitions, prizes, medals, fellowships, professor ships, lectureships, exchange pro fessorships, and donating land ana buildings to Oxford university or to one or more of it's colleges.
 The fund is being founded in connection with the organization of the Association of American Rhodes Scholars, the constitution of which will be approved at a meeting to be held June IS. The constitution of the association states that it is being formed "to encourage and foster among Americans an appreciation of the advantages which will result from
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-16
GOV. PARKS ON
 VISIT, WISEMAN
Aerial Party Spend Thurs day Night in Speeches
 and Dance

WISEMAN, Alaska, June 16-- Honored by an airplane visit Gov. George A. Parks, Major Elliott and k. J. Sommers arrived hero at o'clock Thursday i,i the plane piloted by Floyd Ben. nett. They departed yesterday morning at 9 o'clock. for Fort Yu kon and planned to fly to Circle and Eagle, thence to Fairbanks completing approximately a 2,500 mile trip through the Interior.
 Thursday evening was spent here in speeches and dance which lasted -a until yesterday morning. It was the first visit of the guests north of the Arctic Circle.
 Harry c. Watson, Secretary to Gov. Parks received q cabiegram today saying that the party was delayed at Wiseman by the weather and arrived at Fort Yu- kon yesterday morning. The mes sage stated that they would prob ably be at Eagle last night and were not stopping at Circle as there was no landing due to high water.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-16
THOUSANDS OF
 ACRES OF LAND
 FLOODED TODAY
Levee Collapses when Hun dreds of Men Work
 ing Frantically
700 FAMILIES ARE
 HOMELESS ONE STATE
Homes and Crops Lost Business Houses Close
 Men Fight Water

NEWPORT. Kansas, June 16. Nearly 100000 acres of the White River Valley are flooded this forenoon and thousands of more acres are being inundated gradually by water released late last night when the Stevens levee broke.
 More than TOO families are homeless.
 Many are being cared for by the Red Cross.
 The levee collapsed while 300 men were working frantically against the rising water. The crisis was believed to have pass ed when suddenly and without any warning, the great embank- ment gave way.
 Several workers narrowly es- caped death.
 Families whose homes were in the path of the flood were pre- pared to move.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-16
General Dissatis faction with Convention Bit
 terly Expressed
NEBRASKAN STRIKES
 OUT FROM SHOULDER
Plays "Bossism," Power Trusts Outlines Apolo-
 getic Plan for Senate

WASHINGTON, June 1e.-Dis- satisfied with the Republican Platform and with the party nominee, United States Senator George W. Norris, of Nebraska, today declared the action of the Republican convntion will be a sad disappointment to every pro gressive citizen of the United States"
 Senator Norris said a direct slap" has been given the farmers and he deplored the silence of activities of the power interests, disregard of disclosures made by the investigation of naval oil leases; silence as to the Boulder Dam project; Muscle Shoals and lame ducks.
 Beginning with Senator Simeon D. Fess, Norris made attacks on Mable Willebrandt, Senator Reed Shoot, William Ware. Ba@.Hs Slemp and Irvine Lenroot
 Senator Norris said: 'Tf this program is endorsed at the polls, it will be the duty of the Senate, when it reconvenes, to apologize to the Power Trust, Samuel In sul, and his man from Illinois for whose election he contributed more than $100,000 to seat Boss Ware" representative of the Philadelphia political ma chine; to reinstate Harry Daugh- erty; to apologize to Harry F. Sinclair and F. l.. Doheny, and pass law returning to them property which the Supreme Court said they had fraudulently obtained: to give a certificate of character to Ex-Secretary Fall; to ask for pardon for former Alien Property Custodian Miller, who has been sentenced to the penitentiary; to destroy incrim- mating evidence which the in- vestigation brought forth of fraudulent profit of O'Neil and Stewart; to invite Blackmer to return from his hiding place in Europe and to receive him in good society with open arms; to condemn the Supreme Court for declaring the Fall, Sinclair and Dcheny deals were disgraceful and fraudulent; to call upon the Federal Trade Commission to cease it's investigation where it discloses sinister attacks upon our Government by the Power Trust; to ask forgiveness for all its activities in disclosing fraud and honesty in high official places. !.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-16
R. A. PERKINS LEAVES SEATTLE TODAY WITH
 BUFFALO FOR ALASKA

R. A. Perkins, of Fairbanks, who is in charge of the trans portation of buffalo from the Montana bison range of the United States Biological Survey Department to the big delta country, 120 miles from Fair banks, arrived in Seattle last night with 23 head, 6 bulls and IT cows, and will leave with the animals on the freighter Denali today, according to a cable re- ceived by D. M. Goddard of the Biological Survey office here.
 The herd will be taken di- rectly to Seward, the message stated. From there the Animals will be transported into the In- terior. leaving three animals at the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines for experi- mentation purposes, according to the provisions of chapter 32 of the 1927 Legislature enactment. r Mr. Perkins passed through Ju- neau on his way south on June ,, when he consulted with Govern ment officials here concerning the transportation of the buffalo.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-16

the interchange of educational and cultural opportunities between English-speaking peoples through out the world, to promote the ex. change of students and scholars and to assist the diffusion of cul ture and scholarship among Eng. lish-speaking peoples, to caus some return to be made to the University of Oxford or to any o1 all of the colleges or halls there in for the benefit from that uni. versity which American Rhodes scholars have enjoyed and to ad wise the trustees under the last will and testament of the Righ! Honorable Cecil John Rhodes con cerning the administration of Rhodes scholarships allotted to the United States, the method of selection of such scholars and on any matters concerning said schol ars and scholarships"
 F. F. Russell of New York. a Rhodes scholar in 1911, is chair man of the fund.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-16
WILL CONSULT
 HOOVER ABOUT
 NATIONAL COM.
Special Committee Named for Conference, Per-
 manent Officers

KANSAS CITY, June 16-The Republican National Committed has named special committee headed by Ralph Williams, of Oregon, to consult with Herbert c. Hoover next Thursday on the selection of permanent officers of the organization.
 Until Hoover indicates his wishes concerning the National Chairman, this position will re- main open with several prospects in line, including Secretary of In terior Hubert Work, James c Goode, Hooyer's Campaign Man. ager;. Claudius Houston, Walter Brown, Ralph Williams and Will. liam Nj. Butler, present National Chairman.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-16
NEARLY ALL
 DEMOCRATIC
 MEN ELECTED

WASHINGTON, June 16-Ihl of the HOO delegates to fshe Democratic National Conven ion at Houston have been selected ex. cept "A from Virginia.
 Gov. A. E. Smith supporters claim 6S4 with 94 in dispute.
 Senator James A. Reed claims 129 with 97 in dispute. Pomerene claims AT, George 2S, Hull "A, Ayres 20, all disputed; Hitchcock 16, Ritchie 16.
 No candidate is claiming 156 delegates from Alabama, Arkan- sas, Florida, Mississippi. North Carolina, Texas or South Carolina.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-16
NEW BUILDING TO HOUSE BUSINESS
 OF LOCAL PEOPLE

Two new business establish- ments have or are preparing to move into the new building re- gently built by Charles Goldstein on the Front Street lot adjoining the Connors Motor Company.
 James McCloskey, Sr., and James McCloskey, Jr., have taken over one section of the structure and are operating a soft drink parlor, cigar stand and card rooms. In the other section Thomas McMullen, pioneer res taurant man of Juneau Is going to have a lunch counter, which will be ready for business some time next week. MT. McMullen closed his old cafe last winter when the building was torn down, and has been living here for many years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-16
ANOTHER LEvEE BREAKS

KENNETH. Missouri, June Is. The desperate fight for home and crops was lost today when the St. Francis River levee gave was spreading waste and destruc- tion over a large area One hundred families have been driv- en from their homes
 Weakened by seepage, which persisted in spite of anything that could be done by 5000 farm CTS, professional and business men, who labored far into the night. the levee crashed this morn- ing.
 The Mayor issued a proclama- ton early today asking all busi- ness houses to close so all avail able men could be sent to strengthen the levee in other places and repair the present break in anticipation of a third rise in the river.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-06-16
4MERFCANIST CONGRESS
 TO MEET IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, June 16- Ethnol- ogists, anthropologists, archaeolo- gists and other scholars here and abroad who are interested in the primitive populations of the Amer icas will meet in New York on September l7 for the twenty-third session of the International Con- gress of Americanists.
 The congress, organized in France in 1875, holds biennial meetings alternating between the old and new worlds, and the forth coming meeting will be the third to take place in the United States. President Coolidge was authorized by the senate and house to appoint three delegates