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Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-07
SCHOOLS WILL HAVE
MORE Improvements
Tennis Courts, Fence on
Fifth Street and Shrubbery
Planned by School Board.

AS an example OF the practical
application OF education Is the
work now being done by Prof. w.
p. Bells drafting class. This class
is busily engaged In making a
map to 5cale OF the school prop
erty, including all buildings and
other improvements. AS soon as
this is completed Senator E. w.
Griffith, member OF the Board OF
Education, will take It to Los An
geles and submit II to landscape
gardener with a view to having
the grounds further beauttfied by
shruhbery, vines and more trees.
The Board is contemplating the
construction OF three tennis courts
south OF the High School building.
II has not been definitely decided
as to whether these will be con-
crete or gravel courts.
A contract has been let to w.
j Rhoads for the erection OF a
wire fence along the boundary OF
the school property on Fifta
street and the work OF setting
the posts has already begun. There
will also be a three foot cement
sidewalk the full length OF the
property on Fifth street, and all
around the new building.
Students and faculty OF the
High School are rejoicing at the
Christmas gift received from the
Parent Teacher Association. At the
last regular meeting OF the P.T-A-
held Just prior to Christmas, IT
was voted that the sum of $4,000
be appropriated for the purpose
CT buying a piece Of statuary for
the new building.
Miss Maude Frazier. superintend-
ent, states that it has not been
definitely decided just what will
be the subject selected, but wishes
to express the great appreciation
OF the student body and the
faculty for the splendid gift.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-07
CITY COMMMISS|ON
OUTLINES NEW
zON|NG SCHEME
Lengthy Ordinance Given
First Reading Last Even
ing.-WiII Be Discussed
with Organizations Before
Voted On.

A second zoning ordinance,
drawn up by the city commission
ers and city attorney, was dis
cusSed Friday afternoon and given
a first reading. Before II Is voted
upon various organizations In Las
Vegas which are interested In the
zoning matter will be given an
opportunity bo study the ordinance
and express their sentiments.
The ordinance is a lengthy docu-
ment of several thousand words
but the main idea set forth, ac-
cording 70 City Commissioners w.
b. Mundy, is as follows:
The area bounded by Stewart
street on the north, and Bonne-
vile street on the south. the al
hey between First and Second
streets on the east and the rail-
road property on the west to be
used as an industrial district. Here
would be located all lumber, coal
and wood yards; industrial sites
and warehouses.
The area bounded by Stewart
Street on the north, Bonneville
street on the south, the alley be-
tween Firtt and Second streets on
hte west and Tenth, Eleventh or
Twelfth (exact line not yet de-
cided upon) streets on the east to
be set aside for other business
houses such as stores, offices.
garages and such other CONNER
cial businesses.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-07
FIRST BOULDER
DAM HEARING
HELD YESTERDAY
House Committee on lrriga-
ton and Reclamation Hear
Swing and Winsor.
Especial to the Ags)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5. = The
House Committee on Irrigation
and Reclamation today held its
first hearing of the session on the
Boulder Dam project. Congress
Swing-Johnson bill, opened the
session with a very clear and
concise analysis of the bill with
convincing Arguments why
should be reported promptly and
passed by the congress.
Speaking for Arizona, Senator
Mufford Winsor consumed the re-
mainder of the day, the committee
continuing In session until after
five O'Clock. exhaustively recount
ing the history of the Santa Fe
Compact and the reasons why Ari-
zona had not ratified it. He was
asked many questions by members
of the committee seeking to
throw light ON Arizona's position
regarding the present legislation.
The speaker concluded with the
assurance that in his opinion the
lower basin states should come to
an agreement and that congress
should take no action to impern
the interests of Arizona until such
an aEeement is reached. He de-
clared th4I the Denver conference
as we'll as the tri-state conference
should be continued to conclusion
and expressed the belief that an
agreement is possible.
The committee room was crowd
cd all day and much interest In
the legislation manifested. Con
gresham Arentz and Chas. P.
Squires were present in Nevada's
/ interest. The hearings VIII con-
tinue tomorrow probably with
McCluskey continuing the fight
] against the bill for Arizona
| A noticeably stronger sentiment
in favor of legislative action is
apparent in Washington but the
| fight bids fair to be long with
many complications.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-07
nent of irrigation, power or other

ment of irrigation, power or other
purposes.
This bill has been referred to
the director of the Bureau of the
Budget. who advises that the pro-
posed legislation would not be in
c5nflicl with the fins ncial program
OF the President unless the pend
ing revenue bill should result in
tax reduction in materially
greater amount than that recon-
mended by the Secretary Of the
Treasury and the President
The tax Oil now pending in
the Senate, was passed by the
House after 1t had increased the
proposd tax cut from tn $225,-
900 900 maximum recommended by
the Treasury to about $3.50 900 900.
Secretary Work said that in
passing upon the bill, he consid-
cred the proposed development as
including the following features:
A dam approximately $50 feet
high, creating a reservoir holding
not less than 20.000,0O0 acre feet
Of water: works for the gener-
alton OF electric power, and an
canal starting at La
guna dam and delivering water to
Imperial and Coachella Valley
canals.
Secretary Work said settlement
OF interstate and international
problems growing out OF the use
OF kh;s river will be promoted by
the construction OF these works.
"It will give a more. definite
basis for negotiztiOns OF the In
ternational Water Commission, ap-
pointed by the authority Of the
last Congress in formulating The
bas!s of a treaty with Mexico.
"The diversified benefits and
new rights 20 be GRATED include
shc &c. gsities Of cAiss for IT
.:~,.assd water supply large de
yel0pmen. Of latent agricultural
/. s.rrcta and industrial benefits
whi.s nay come from ne pIoduc-
zen Of cheap power.
'Those factors appear 10 render
co"stru6 on and subss zen CO..
.tyl e tFsse works a n sLii~s If
st-l nomics and s9cisl i'm
pOrtance that no agency other
than the Federal government
should be intrusted with the pro
lection Of rights or the distrfou-
lion OF its opportunities. All uses
can be co-ordinated and the full
est benefits be realized only by
their centralized national control.
The reservoir should be regu-
lated. primarily TO safeguard the
valleys in Arizona and California.
Including the Imperial Valley, with
its present extensive development,
from the destructive effect OF
large floods. The plan incOrporat-
ed in the bill for power develop
ment is approved The plan OF
financing seems sound
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-07
QUARTER MILLION
BONUS PAID TO
]. c. PENNEY WOMEN
$500, 10000 Distributed To
Employees of Nationwide
institution.

Harve Perry. manager OF the
local J. C., Penney store in this
city announces today that $780,
10000 was distributed in bonuses
to the employees OF the J. c. Pen
ney organization for the year
1927. This Is the largest bonus
distribution in the history OF the
company.
The J. C. Penney Company has
954 stores operating in 46 states.
Over 5000 women employees par
ticipate In the bonus in their vari-
GUS stores and las women associ-
ates In their New York and ST.
Louis offices.
They constitute a large and
vital factor In our organization,
said Mr.. Perry. when interviewed
today. "In order to encourage
them toward greater effort and to
give them soma special benefit
within the keeping of the prin-
ciple and policy OF the Organiza-
tion-the Golden Rule-this spe-
cial bonus plan has been adopted
for them"
The bonus distribution for wom-
en- In the offices is based on sal
airy and years OF service. The
women associates in the stores
share In the bonus In proportion
TO their productiveness in sales
end length of service.
Seven Of the women associates
iu the local J. C. Penney store re-
ceived the bonus.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-07
REPORT OF JUDGE
c. D. BREEZE

The report Of Municipal Judge
c. d. Breezsf for the year 1927
shows that the citizens of Las We
gas were twice as naughty during
the year just ended as they were
during the year 1926. The total
amount Of fines collected during
1926 was $3,1S9, while the year
1927 brought q total OF s7,718.
We are unlable to state authori-
tatively whether the increase is
due to a sag in the morals and
manners of the community. or
merely 1ue to the increase in
population whcih Is claimed by
the Chamber of Commerce. but in
either case the funds do not
come in amiSs.
Following is Judge Breeze's re-
port in full:
January 4, 1928.
To the Honorable Mayor and
Board of City Commissioners Of
the City of Las Vegas:
Gentlemen:
Your Municipal Judge respect
fully submits the following report
Of the transactions of the Munici-
pal Court for the year 1927, as
compared with such transactions
for the year 1926 towtt:
Total number Of cases
handled ............-.-....... SS 21S
Total number of fines
imposed, includ. cases
of fofeited ball. II III
Total number Of psi
sentences .. .--.-...---.------ II
Total fines and forfeit
ures collected ..........s3.1S9 $7,71S
Respectfully submitted.
G.. ID. BREEZE,
Municipal Judge.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-07
9y|NtAEYS4SSN 4SN f9YfS fs9gfSURRHR RHR RERE

Two boys who left town hurried
ly last week In a borrowed car to
ovade arraignmtnt before Judge
VIM. q. Orr of the district and
juvenile court were apprehended
In Los Angeles and placed In jail
In that city.
Bench warrants were issued for
the pair and Deputy Sheriff Nc
Cubrty left for the southern city
Thursday evening and will return
to Las Vegas with the boys who
will be placed IN JAN here. Their
trial will take place Monday
morning.
II 10 quite probable that the Two
boys who failed to walk the
straight and narrow path" under
the watchful eye of the probation
officer will spend a few months at
the State Industrial School at
Elko.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-07
COASTS INTO CAR,
DIES INSTANTLY
Ruby Olinghouse is Third of
Family To Die Within
Year.-All Phoebe Mourns.

Ruby Olinghouse of Phoebe was
instantly killed last week when
the sled upon which she was
cOasting struck an automobile.
hurltng the girl against the me-
chine and breaking her back.
This is the third death IN the
Olinghonse family within . epriod
OF eight or ten months. First
Mrs, Olinghouse was called and q
short time later the mother OF Mr..
OIinghousa died. Now Miss Ruby.
the mother of the little family
has been taken from this earthly
home.
The funeral services here held
from the Episcopal Church on
Tuesday afternoon and a large at.
tendance uas a mark of respect
to the family of the little one.
The entire community grieveS
with Mr. Olinghouse and family in
the loss Of their little daughter
and sister.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-07
SECRETARY WORK
INDORSES SWING
JOHNSON DAM BILL
Sees No Reason for Cues
tioning Ultimate SolVency
of Proiect.-PoWer Benefit
and Flood Protection Are
Stressed.

Secretary OF the Interior Work
endorsed the Swing Johnson bill
Wednesday after long and
thorough study OF the many differ
ent angles presented. He said
he has been advised by Director
Lord OF the Budget Bureau that
the proposed $125.000. 900 expendi-
ture will be in harmony with
President CooIidge's fiscal plans
unless tax reduction exceeded ma
terially what the Treasury regards
as safe cut in revenue.
Writing Chairman Smith of the
House Irrigation Committee,
which has Jurisdiction over the
proposal, the Interior Secretary
said trat engineers have estimated
that $125, 100000 viii cover the
construction cost and operating
expenses of the project and that
there Is no reason to question
the ultimate solvency OF this un-
dertaking II carried out along
lines proposed"
"The provisions relating to the
Colorado River Compact appear
we'll conceived" he continued, and
I believe are sufficient to afford
the necessary protection to all
states involved. The approval OF
this projsct should open the way
for other developments, and en-
courage the construction OF pro-
jects above this dam for develop
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-07
LEONARDS REPORTS
CANYON
MINING REVIVAL
Activity Increasing at Nelson
-Four Main Properties
Developing. - 3 o u Id Q
Flight Pleasing.

Returning from a trip 10 Eldor-
ndo Canyon IN Clark county, IN a
Glendale bi-plane, Jack O'Brien.
pilot, R. t. Leonards OF Los An
geles states that the Boulder dam
site is hut a twelve minute flighI
from Nelson, the metropolis OF
the Eldorado district. and that the
view OF the dam site and the Col
orado river and its windings is a
constant panorama of magnificent
views. The distance from Los An
geleS 10 EldOrado Canyon, Leon
ards says. is 367 miles, by plane
as the crow flies.
A revival of mining activities.
he reports, is quite noticeable.
major operations there being con
fined to three or four operators.
among the number being a Holly
wood company which is handling
the Rand and the Quaker City
gold mines. At the Rand machia-
cry for the construction of a new
milling plant has been delivered
on the ground, whiia a twelve-toot
1ody of gold ore of excellent mill
ing grade has been opened at the
Quaker City.
According to Mr.. LeOnards. Z.
E. L. Gresh, formerly of Holly
wood, and prominent figure in
Canyon mine development. Is
working two shifts at the Eldorado
Empire where machinery for the
installation of a milling plant has
also been delivered. the reduction
plant to handle the ores from the
Empire, and also custom ores
from district mines. Water for
mill use viii be drawn from the
workings of the mine which. It is
stated, Is in most promising
physical condition.
Production is still being main
tanned by the leaSars Of the fam
GUS old Techaticun mine whose
product is rich. tHing character
lied by native god in sulphide
ore. The leasers of the Techad-
Gun are making regular gold bull
Hon shipments to she U. S. mint.
Mr.. Leonards. with DR.. Roy w.
Martin of Las Vegas. and associ-
otes. have owned promising min
'rg pr pe~tins in Eldorado Canyon
since besora the World War, to-
qather with the Nelson townSfte.
-r,l figCr', entering tho canyon. al
an early date. with campaign OF
mine development.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-07
GOVERNOR BALZAR
ISSUES SPECIAL
SESSION CALL
Proclamation Summons Sem
atoss and AssembIymen
for Meeting on January
10. i.

Governor Fred B. Balzar, from
his office in the capitol at Carson
City on Tuesday issued a proc
lamation which calls together all
the senators and assemblymen OF
the various counties in the state
for the enactment OF special legis-
ltaion changing the laws relative
to the state funds. Other matters
az set forth In the call will also
je acted upon. The proclamation
which follows, Is clear and COM
pIete In itself:
A Proclamation by the Governor
WHEREAS, Article ", Section
9, OF the Constitution OF this State
provides that THE Governor may,
on extraordinary occasions. con-
vene the Legislature Dy proclama-
tion, and state to both houses,
when organized, the purpose for
which they have been convened,
and the Legislature shall trans
act no legislative business except
that for which they have been
specially convened, or such other
Legislative business as the Cover.
nor may call to the attention OF
the Legislature while IN session d
and
WHEREAS, Believing that an
extraordinary occasion now exists
which requires legislative action
to solve, it becomes my duty Oy
proclamation TO convene the Leg
islature n special session.
NOW THEREFORE, |, T. b
Balzar, Governor Of Nevada, dc
hereby proclaim and call the Leg
islature of Nevada 10 meet al
Carson City. Nevada,
Monday. January 16, 1928
and all member thereof viii gov
ern themselves accordingly.
Among the subjects which vii
be called TO the attention of the
Legislature so especially Convened
are:
FIRST-To amend and modern
ize existing laws governing the
conduct and operation OF the
State Treasury.
SECOND-To authorize the in
ystment OF surplus funds IN tbs
state school fund, if necessary. al
a lesser rate of interest than five
per cent as now required by law
THRD-To authorize and pc
vide additional funds for the sup
port of the Colorado River Com
mission, and to enact additional
legislation to safeguard the inter.
ests OF this State in such river.
Under the provisions OF the
Constitution, as above cited. the
Governor shall state to the Senate
and Assembly. when organized
the purpose for which they have
been convened. At such time ]
will endeavor TO outline TO you
the necessary legislation required
for your careful consideration, in
accordance with the best welfare
OF the state.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
have hereunto set my hand and
caused to be affixed the Great
Seal of the State OF Nevada Done
at Carson City. this Sd day o.
January. in the year of our Lord
lone thousand nine hundred ana
tweuty-ei ght.
F. B. BALZAR.
Governor.
BY the Governor:
w. C. GREATHOUSE.
Secretary Of State.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-07
NEW NEW gIIA lIngg llI!.g WIS TaS
DED|cATEDLAST NIGHT
New High School Building
Dedicated cith Appropriate
Program.

Formal dedication Of the beauti-
full new high school building took
place last night before a packed
auditorium Simple, but most i'm
pressiye ceremonies were held TO
mark the formal opening
After the program the building
was open for the inspection of the
visitors. many Of whom had no
idea the school board had done
so much for the community. The
spacious gymnasium, the line
auditorium with its cOmforta Bile
seats and gorgeous velvet curtain,
the music room with fine new
grand piano. and the fine, AIRY
class rooms all came in for much
sdmiring comment Punch ana
cookies were prepared and served
by the home economics classes
under their teacher. Miss Bertha
Akin. II should also be noted
that the blue and rose velvet cur
tain which would be credit to
any theatre, was made by Miss
Akin's classes, and the assembling
and placing of the auditorium
seats was the work of the manual
arts classes under Instructor W.
p. Bell.
Following is the program pres
ented:
Musical selectiOn-High School
Orchestra.
Invocation-Bishop Ira ]. Earl.
Music-High School Glee Club.
Presentation of building-E. W.
Griffith.
Response Mayor J. F. Hesse.
Vocal solo-Mr. Eldon Larson.
Dedicatory service-Rev. Boyd
Parker.
Announcement Miss Maude
Frazier.
Vocal solo-Mr. Lewis E. Rowe
Benediction-Rev. S. G. Sloan.
Occupying the platform with
those taking part in the program
were the following: M. E. Ward
President of the Kiwanis Club ;
DIR. Roy w. Martin, President OF
the Chamber of Comemrce; w. j.
Stewart, Chairman of the Board
of County Commissioners; Miss
Amy Hanson, Deputy Superintend'
ent of Public Instruction, and the
Board of Trustees consisting OF
o. K. Adcock, Chairman. E. H
Hunting, Clerk, E. w. Cragin, c.
E. Barnum and E. w. Griffith:
The Board is to be congratulate
ed upon the improvements made
during it's year of office. By care
ful business management, and the
devotion of much time from theiI
own businesses, they have sue
ceeded in securing for Las Vegas
an educational plant second to
none In the state. and have. al
the same time saved the taxpayers
thousands OF dollars.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-07
NEW YEAR CELEBRA-
TON ENDS IN COURT

The blowing 70 the whistles
which ushered in the brand new
year inspired one R. Casey with a
desire to celebrate in a manner
befitting the occasion. With Mr..
Casey, to think was TO act, and
accordingly he steered the trusty
Ford onto the cement sidewalk.
where Henry contested the right
of way with midnight pedestrians.
But alas. an unfeeling officer.
Joe May, to-wit, unable to enter
into the spirit of the celebration.
took Mr.. Casey and Henry into
custody, and spoiled all the fun
Monday was a day Of rest for
all concerned and on Tuesday
morning Mr. Casey and his travel
ing companion Bill Dempsey were
hailed before Judge Breeze. who
also displayed a lack of sym
pathy in the playfulness of Mr..
Casey and Henry. for he charged
500 for the celebration, which
was paid by Andy Drum, highway
contractor for whom Casey works.
Bill Dempsey got off with s25
for being drunk, but was not blam
ed for the frisky actions of the
Ford and It's driver.
Calvin Turner (colored) was al
so a caller at Judge Breeze's
court Tuesday morning, and 1t ap-
pearing that Mr.. Turner had been
guilty of disorderly conduct. he
was fined s2500 for roundly cuss-
ing on of his friends. Dan Wig
gins was the cussee. The record
does not show whether Turner
considered the privilege worth
$500 or not.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-07
REBEKAHS TO HOLD
ANNUAL BALL

The Annual Ball TO be given by
the Oasis Rebekah Lodge No. 81.
LO.O.F., Saturday evening. Janu-
airy IA, ia an event which La looked
forward to with eager anticipation
by a greas many. both young and
old. In the past each ball has
eclipsed all previous ones. 1t will
take place In the Elk's Han. the
music to be furnished by Leh-
mans Orchestra.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-07

Donald Schuyler left Monday
morning for Los Angeles where
he will resume his work in Zim-
mermans architect office.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Tibbitts re-
turned Monday evening from Riv-
erside.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Burt OF
Caliente, passed through Las We
gas Thursday evening enroute to
Los Angeles where he has been
called by the death of his aunt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Walker OF
Pioche stopped In Las Vegas
Tuesday on their return trip from
California where they snent the
holidays. Mr.. Walker is the min
aral surveyor of lincoln county.
DIR. James C. Munich of Wash
ington, D. c., arrived in Las Va
gas Friday and will spend the
winter here. He Is accomDanie'
by his mother who will also re.
main with him. DIR. Munich Is a
nharmacoiogist for tho food and
drur administration of the Depart
ment of Agriculture. and bears a
letter of introduction from Repres-
entative Samuel 8. Arentz.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-07
GRAMMAR SCHOOL NOTES

The second section of the eight
B grade won the half holiday for
having the highest percentage OF
attendance during the past month.
A set of the Book Of knowledge
is given to the class until the
percentage of some other class is
higher. The class win close on
wednesday for their half holiday.
Prof. L. E. Rowe, music and art
director for the city schools is
now working along the lines of
Indian Art.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-01-07

DIR. Robt Updyke OF Los Angeles
Is visiting in Las Vegas for sew
eral days. Next week Mr. Updyke
expects to go to Phoebe for a
hunting trip.
George Baldwin OF Moapa ar
rived In Las Vegas Thursday for
a two or three day business visit.
Mr.. Baldwin is a prominent Moapa
Valley rancher.
J. N. Colvin OF Caliente spent
Wednesday and Thursday in Las
Vegas having some dental work
done.
Miss Reynolds and Miss Coline
have returned from San Diego
where they enjoyed a pleasant
vacation.