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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-01
Washington Writer Represented This
Month IN Three Important Periodicals
Mrs. Reyes Hostess Be
fore Literary Morning
at Congressional Club;
Series a Great Success

al OOIlS1 SAuO3
Series a Great Success
WITH three articles on
w three extremely di-
verse subjects appearing in
three leading periodicals in
one month, Mrs. Henry Viii
der Keyes Frances Parkin-
son Keyes) seems to have
established q record even for
80 prolific and popular q
writer.
"A article on Whom Do You
a Choose for President" deal
ing with 10 presidential posi-
bilities, both Republican and
Democratic, is in the issue of
the Delineator which comes out
today. In the current Good
Housekeeping appears The
Service of God, devoted to
character studies of three great
religious leaders, the Pope, the
Bishop of London and the Arch
bishop of Rheims, one of Sc
ries that is the fruit of Mrs.
Keyes' stay abroad last sum-
mer. And q charming descrip-
zion Of Mrs. Emily Newell Blair's
home in Joplin, No., appears in
Better Houses and Gardens.
YESTERDAY morning Mrs.
Keyes was hostess at an in
formal breakfast party. entertain
ing for the group from the
Delineator, who came to Wash
fngton to present the program
ut the literary morning at the
Congressional Club, one of a
series arranged under Mrs. Keyes'
auspices. Mrs. Dawes was among
her guests and others who as
gembIed to meet the visitors over
the coffee cups were Mrs. Harlan
Tiske Stone, Mrs. Peter Goelet
Gerry, president of the Con.
Rressional Club, Mrs. Clyde Kelly,
vice president; Representative
Katherine Langley, Mrs. Henry
Allen Cooper and. Mrs. Edward
Heating.
A LARGE company Of women
n assembled at the club later
for the program and nearly $50
remained for luncheon afterward.
The delegation from the Delin-
Gator included Mrs. William
Iaimbeer, financial editor. who
gave brilliant talk on finances
for women, Mrs. Mildred Maddox
Bentley. head Of the Delineator
Institute, who spoke OF the work
Of that department and Miss
Helen Ufford, who talked on the
organization Of the magazine and
OF DelineatOr service. She writes
under the name of Mrs. John
Alexander King. The only man
IN the group was Kenneth N.
Chambers, head of the school
department, whose subject was
'sThe Right School for the Right
Pupil" Pictures of the work Of
the institute were shown at the
impromptu reception following the
program.
At the next of Mrs. Keyes'
series of morning programs at
the club on February %, Mrs.
Emily Newell Blair will give q
series of book reviews.
y y 4
Miss Marguerite Orme entertain
ed at luncheon today, having as
her guests Miss Frances Hopkins,
Miss Margaret Kerr, Miss Louise
Ehibley, Miss Betty McMorris,
Miss Peggy Burch. Miss Louise
Mason, Mrs. James Parker, r.,
and Miss Betty Ridsda'e.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-01

the Belgian Ambassador and Prin.
cess de Ligne, Miss Patten, Mr..
and Mrs. John Campbell White,
Mr.. and Mrs. Breckenridge Long,
Col. and Mrs. Arthur O'Brien, the
Air Attache OF the British Embassy
and Mrs. Hetherington and Mr..
ana Mrs. Perry Belmont.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-11-17
DRIVES OFF CAR:
ARRESTED HERE

F. w. Wolverton, formerly of
La Junta, Colorado, was arrested
at Glendale this morning by the
sheriff's office, and lodged in the
county Jail on a felony charge.
Wolverton is charged with driv-
ing off a Ford car on which Ralph
Wasson, the complaining witness
and his associates held a mort
gage for 500.
d. H. Houghton, sheriff Of Otero
county, at La Junta, wired the
local officers that Wolverton was
wanted, and forwarded the war
rant for arrest.
Wolverton, who has q wife and
child here with him, stated to
officers that he would refuse TO
return TO Colorado without extra
dition, but that he was willing TO
pay the amount due on the car.
The sheriffs office communicate
ed with Sheriff Houghton early
this afternoon and Is holding VOL
verton pending instructions from
the Colorado officers.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-11-17
i. P. NIGHT AT
BAPTIST CHURCH

The services at the Baptist
Church tomorrow evening will be
of rather an unsual nature.
Union Pacific employees and Of
ficials will have charge Of the ser
vices under the direction of Mast
er Mechanic j. E. Norris. The pro-
gram is scheduled to begin ION
time" at 7:30, sharp.
Among the features are the fol-
lowing numbers:
Hymns.
Musical selections-Olive Broth
ers, assisted by Larry Bates.
Vocal solo-J. F. Corey.
Musical selection-Olive Broth
ers.
Voval solo-A. T. Stone.
Offertory.
Vocal solo-J. F. Corey.
Musical selection-Olive Broth
erS.
Scripture reading-J. E. Norris
Musical selection-Olive Broth
ers.
Remarks by pastor-Rev. Sloan
Remarks-J. E. Norris.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-11-17
CRACK TEAM
VISITS VEGAS

Thirty-five members Of Semi
Tropic Lodge l. o. o. F. left San
Bernardino by motor bus this
morning at loo and arrived in
Las Vegas about 11:0O.
The visitors include the crack
degree team and will tonight con-
fer the second degree Of the or
der on several candidates from
Las Vegas and Caliente.
A banquet will be held at the
Union Pacific dining room at six
O'Clock this evening Artesia Lodge
No. 43, I. o. o. F. will open its
meeting and receive the visiting
brethren in Beckley's Hall where
the degree work will be carried
through by the visiting Odd Pel-
lows.
A. D. Heinrichsen, Noble Grand,
Ray Snyder, Vice-Grand, 8. Gene
Park, Past Grand and Donald
Bremner, Secretary, are the prin-
cipal officers Of the local lodge.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-11-17
GOOD PROGRAM
MESQUITE Club

Members of the Mesquite Club,
fortunate enough to attend the
regular meeting held at the club
room yesterday afternoon, listened
TO a most delightful program,
which had been prepared for them
by Mrs. w. E. Ferron.
This being National Book Week,
Mrs. Ferron reviewed Death
Comes to the Archbishop by VIII
la Gather.
Mrs. James eastman played two
piano solos which were thoroughly
enjoyed, and Miss Fern Thomas
accompanied by Mrs. r. w Martin
delighted with two vocal solos.
Miss Thomas, who is a pupil OF
Prof. L. E. Rowe, and a native Of
the Moapa Valley, has a voice OF
much promise.
Mrs. Ferron introduced to the
club members Mrs. Powers who
gave two dramatic readings. Mrs.
Powers is a newcomer in Las We
gas, and displayed considerable
talent in the numbers given yes
terday.
The club decided to sponsor a
Saturday morning reading hour
for children, and Mrs. Begley, Mrs.
H. S. Baldwin and Mrs. James
eastman we're appointed a com
mittee to make the necessary ar
rangements.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-11-17
CITY BOARD
HELD MEETING

The Board Of City Commission
ers met in adjourned meeting yes
terday afternoon.
Those present we're Mayor Fred
Hesse and Commissioners Roy
Neagle, w. 3. Mundy and o. j.
Smith.
1t having come 10 the attention
Of members Of the board that a
rumor was being circulated to the
effect that the board proposes TO
raise the salary Of the Municipal
Judge to $500 per month, reSo-
luton was passed by unanimous
vote declaring that 1t is the sense
of the board that no raise what
ever be made in the salary Of the
Municipal Judge, but that the
same should remain at $50 per
month as a present.
A resolution was passed order
ing the paving district assessment
roll received and filed and direct
ing the City Clerk TO give notics
of hearing Of protests on the same
at 800 pm, December S.
A resolution was passed Great
ing a sinking fund for the retire
ment Of the $4,000 paving bond
issue which has been sold to the
First State Bank at a price TO
net 5i2 percent.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-11-17
Officers Picture
Nightmare. Hours

NEW YORK, Nov. H. (AP)-The two senior surviv-
ing the Vestris, pictured in hating
phrases today the nightmare hours
that preceded vessels sinking off the Virginia
Monday with the loss of more than hundred lives.
At 100 the hearing adjourned to Tuesday afternoon
Both men, First Officer Johnson and Chief Engineer
James Adams, told Of the pouring through doors in
the ship could be frightened of loosened
cargo crashing through the bukheads and of the ship
slowly turning her side like a wounded whale.
Yet Johnson said he did know what made the
ship sink and Adams told OF reporting the captain three
hours before the Vestrs foundered that he thought he
could keep her afloat indefinitely
Both spoke in voices scarcely above whisper they
the sinking scenes when the passengers
and taking to the hfeboats, which other wit
have testified improperly equipped leaked
through the seams.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-11-17
NEW OFFICERS
FOR AUXILIARY

Nevada Division No. 81. Ladies
Auxiliary to the Order Of Rail-
way Conductors, held its election
of officers for 1929 last Tuesday
evening, with the following re-
suits:
Past observation-disclosures Erdman.
President-Mollie Holland.
Vice-President-Sally Wilson.
Sec. & TreaS.-ThereSa ]. NC
Govern.
Senior Sister-Josephine Hinge.
Junior Sister - Margaret Nc
Quade.
Blanche Erdman.
Oh. Elk. COm.-Peggy McCann.
First Member-Sally Wilson.
Second Observation-Disclosures Erd-
man.
Correspondent-Peggy McCann.
Musician-Della DeVinney.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-11-17
LAS VEGAS LOTS

The California state real estate
commissioners have started a
drive to put a stop to the selling
of bogus business and residence
lots in the Las Vegas district. IN
anticipation of the much discussed
Boulder Canyon development, nu-
merous subdivisions have been
placed on the market by enter
prising realtors, many Of them
consisting Of distant tracts bought
up at delinquent tax sales for a
few dollars. and sold to California
investors as Las Vegas town lots
at enormously enhanced prices.
There are many meritorious or
carnations engaged in the legitl-
mate sale of Las Vegas property
who should not be confused with
the wildcatters who are disposing
Of waterless and worthless desert
sections as town lots. The legitl-
mate real estate activities are
bound to suffer in the long run
II the purchasers Of southern Ne
vada property are not given some
thing for their money, even though
the investment Is Of a speculative
nature. The Nevada and Call
fornia real estate laws are entirely
adequate to handle the situation
If they are property enforced.
The purchasers Of Las Vegas realty
need have no fear of being de-
frauded II they will deal with
agents whose activities are licens-
ed and supervised according to
state laws.-NeVada ate Journal.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-11-17
UNION PACIFIC
SAFETY MEET
Community Will Join With
U. P. officials For Notable
Event at El Portal Next
Friday.

Las Vegas will join whole heart
edly with Union Pacific officials
in the program next Friday morn
ing beginning at nine o'clock at
FL Portal Theatre.
The Safety Work is of inestim-
able value not only to the rail-
roads and industries of the coun-
try, but to all the people Of this
and every other community.
The arrangement committee rep
resenting the Los Angeles Division
has completed plans for a pro-
gram which will be participated. in
by State and City officials, rep
resentatives of High and Gram
mar school classes, pastors of all
churches. railroad officials and
the public in general.
One special feature which should
cause a large attendance will be
an address on First Aid" deliver
ed by Mr.. l.. E. Palmer of Los
Angeles who will demonstrate a
number of first aid practices with
the assistance Of five experts.
Statistics prove that about nine
ty percent OF all accidents occur
in the homes, on the streets and
on the highways and the informa-
ton impaired by Mr. Palmer
should prove to be very valuable
to those who are fortunate enough
to hear him
The Union Pacific Safety Com
mittee's work includes safety sug-
gestions for the home and COM
munities in which they live as
well as working or industrial con-
ditions.
A number of the general officers
of the railroad company will be
present. Splendid motion pictures
will be exhibited. Arrangements
have been made for number of
musical selections.
In order to get the full benefit
Of this community safety meet
ing, all should be at the theater
at 9 am, and remain until the
close.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-11-17
GERMANY WILL
NOT SACRIFICE
PROPERTY
BY CLINTON COFFIN
Associated Press Staff Writer

WASHINGTON, Nov II, P-In
spite Of the long and greYious per
iod Of depression that Germany
had to undergo after losing the
war. it now IS apparent that her
industrial and economic recovery
is being achieved without a sacri-
flee OF her internal property 70
foreigners.
There were years after 1919
when the Germany mark-unit Of
the country's currenCy-Was de-
preciated to fantastic figures. and
there is a common notion in fin
ancial circles that foreign capi-
tahsts, taking advantage Of this
depreciation, had established large
ownerships Of real property and
securities inside the Reich.
This situation the American
commerce department brought un-
der investigation and the results
indicate that Germans in spite Of
all difficulty managed to avert that
danger in spite Of the sore straits
they underwent. American Consul
Conger Reynolds at Stuttgart di-
rected the inquiry and the final
result disclosed the triviality Of
foreign ownerships established dur
ing the period.
in all of Germany, the consul
found, 1,4l2 pieces of city prop
erty and 273 farms were the total
that actually went into foreign
hands between 1919 and 1923. Since
1923 a large number Of these have
been sold back to Germans and
the process IS continuing. The
smallneSs OF The foreign interven-
ton is further illustrated by the
fact that in Germany in an aver
age year some 10000 lots of real
estate ordinarily change hands.
Considerably more foreign money
went into mortgages on real es-
tate. but the laws re-estabhshing
a new mark currency prevented
these from becoming actual own
erships under foreclosure. The
fact is that more money from
abroad has been going in Germany
since the currency re-eStablish-
ment than during the period OF
crisis.
The real import OF foreign capi-
tai charges against Germany has
also been of a post-currency diff
ficulty character. From the Unit
ed States the borrowings OF in
vestment funds have been running
to huge sums, by municipalities,
business organizations and Ger
man state governments.
Notwithstanding, these debts,
though they may represent an in
terest burden, carry hardly the
slightest character Of ownership.
Most Of them mean the building
up Of new property values in
which the Germany equity is clear
and In which the earning power
means income to German interests
that In most cases will eventually
paw off the liabilities and leave
the wealth clear.
All In all, Germany's property
and business structure remains
German in ownership and man
agement and is likely to be clear
even of foreign debts in a gener-
alton.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-11-17
BOULDER BILL
VICTORY SEEN

DENVER, Nov. 16, R-A dis
cussion Of the protection Of water
rights in the Colorado River for
the four Upper Basin states -
Utah, Colorado, Wyoming and New
Mexico-will be held here late
this month when the Governors
Of the four states meet for a
conference, says a dispatch to the
Los Angeles Examiner.
Governor George H. Dern Of
Utah stopped in Denver late yes
terday on his way to Lincoln, Neb.,
for short conference with DELPHI
E. Carpenter, Colorado interstate
river commissioner. The planned
conference late this month was
the result of an invitation for such
a meeting issued by Governor
Frank G. Emerson Of Wyoming
recently.
The Swing-Johnson bill will
be passed during the next session
Of Congress" Dern predicted. He
believes that the bill does not pro-
tect Arizona and the four upper
states in their respective rights in
the Colorado River water.
The bill needs clarifying on
that point" said the Utah gov
ernor. "As it is, the proposition
is one of coercing Arizona. 1 don't
like that. However, we will be
given as much protection as we
can expect if the bill is made
binding and irrevocable as regards
the California share Of water"
According TO the present status
Of the proposed bill, California will
receive 100000 acre feet Of water
a year from the river project.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-11-17
ODDIE SAYS DAM
BILL WILL PASS
CLos Angeles Examinerl

Boulder Dam will be rushed
through the Senate during the
December session.
This is the opinion of United
States Senator TaSker L. Oddie Of
Nevada, who passed through Los
Angeles yesterday enroute to
Washington.
Senator Oddie does not look for
any further delay in this legis-
lation.
Il am a great supporter Of the
DAM" he declared at the Bilt-
more, and look forward to fav-
orable action by the Senate at the
coming short session. If it should
be delayed I feel Elect
Herbert Hoover will put it through
when he takes over the reins OF
government.
Senator Oddie gave Hoover
great credit for his work on the
Colorado River Commission. He
was the outstanding member Of
that body" he declared.
The huge majority which Hoov-
er received from the people and
the additional support he carried
to the Congress and Senate will
be factors in rushing through ne
cesSary legislation, according to
Senator Oddie. Farm relief viii
be dealt with promptly and other
urgent legislation disposed Of.
Oddie is determined to make a
fight for an elaborate appropria-
ton to protect the nations forests
from destruction by pests.
over $10O,0O0,OO0 loss is sus-
tanned annually by our forests
through destruction by pests" he
said. When Congress meets !
shall urge adequate appropriations
for the elimination Of these pests.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-11-17

NEW YORK, Nov. 10, R-Only
a few days after they had been
saved from the sea, ten survivors
Of the Vestris today booked pas
sage TO resume their interrupted
voyages TO South America.
WASHINGTON, Nov. I6, Up
High naval authorities generally
expressed perpleHty over the cause
of the sinking OF the steamship
VeStris.
Secretary Wilbur voiced regret
that the captain, William J. Carey
of the VeStrls, had not earlier call
ed for assistance, and Admiral
Charles F. Hughes chief OF naval
operations, was Of the opinion that
had Carey sent his SOS twelve
hours earlier every person aboard
could have been saved.
NEW YORK, Nov. 10, R)-Unit-
ed States Attorney Tuttle an
nounced that Chief Officer Frank
Johnson Of the steamer VeStrls,
checked out of his hotel almost at
once after being sought here on
the rescue ship and al efforts
to locate him had failed.
AS senior surviving officer OF
the foundered vessel, federal Off
cials had looked TO him TO clear
up much of the mystery about the
ships sinking.
Department Of Justice agents
sought johnson In vain.
NEW YORK, Nov. 10, F -
Frank johnson, chief officer of
the VeStrts, and three minor Off
GERS have been located and served
with subpoenas to appear at the
federal inquiry.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-11-17
BRITISH START CRUSADE
TO SAVE RURAL BEAUTY

LONDON, Nov. IT, P)-A Gal
lery of Horrors" 500 pictures
showing modern vandalism OF Eng
lands beautiful countryside-is to
be sent on tour through the coun-
try in an effort to stop the des-
truction of natural rural beauty.
The photographs show how bad
architecture, ugly highways, un-
slightly signboards and garish fill
ing stations along the roads are
changing the face Of England. A
walton of the country side drew at
yatio of the countryside drew at
tention to the destruction OF many
beauty spots.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-11-17
PARDON BOARD
PAROLES II

No Clark county prisoners are
among the 81 just paroled from
the Nevada State Prison by the
Board of PardonS and Paroles. 1O8
Of the 180 state prisoners are
asking parole.
Paroles were effective in most
cases November IS.
r. H. White, recently convicted
Of first degree murder in Elko
and sentenced to death by lethal
gas. has been given stay Of ex-
ecution and removed from the
death cell, on account OF the ap-
peal instituted by his attorneys.
Whites wife, who was at first
charged with being implicated IN
the crime, was cleared.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-11-17
ARIZONANS SET
FOR DAM FIGHT

PHOENIX, Nov. II, P-Plans
for preventing the passage Of the
Swing johnson bill in the coming
session of Congress, and of con-
tinuing the work Of the Arizona
Colorado River Commission have
been launched by the members Of
the commission, together with
Gov Elect Phillips and Senator
Hayden.
A conference. which started Mon
day and ended today, resulted in
the commission announcing def
mite plans for the continuation Of
the fight.
Mulford Winsor, secretary of the
commission. declared In a written
statement that Arizona'S stand on
the river question Is unchanged
and that there will be no dim
mutton of the effort of the COM
mission ito bring about the de-
velopment of the river on the
basis of justice TO Arizona as well
as to all of the States of the
BASIN"
The recent election" Winsor
declared, did not alter the dt1-
alton in any particular. There
appears to be no difference be-
tween the views of Gov.-elect Phil
lips and the principles which have
guided the River Commission. 1t
is expected that there will be COM
plete harmony and accord and
that Arizona will continue to pres
ent a united opposition to all
proposals to despoi her. No stone
will be left unturned in our ef-
forts to defeat the Swing johnson
bill in its present form or in any
form which fails to recognize Ari-
zona's rights"
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-11-17
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED
SPARKS -SCHuMAN

SPARKS -sCHUMAN, Robert
Miner, 25, Jean, Nevada and
Genevieve 18, of Boise, Idaho.
GALE-HALL, James F., 81, of
Bishop. California. and Adah. %,
of Los Angeles.
DITTRICH-SCHNEBEL, B.. SO,
and Emmy Waldner. As, both of
Los Angeles.
CATLIN-DENNIS Maurice, IS,
of Exeter. Calf, and Leona Agnes,
l8, of Lindsay, Calf.
BROWNE-McCAHAN, J. c., Sc,
and Naomi Maxwell, 48, both OF
San Francisco.
ENOMOTO-MORITA, Kintara.
SO. of Las Vegas, and Kimibo, %,
of San Francisco.
DAVISSON-LARSEN, Ray w,
A, Of Las Vegas, and Irene, IS, of
Los Angeles.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-11-17
ITINERARY NOT
AVAILABLE NOW

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Nov.
II, R-Herbert Hoover will be
well on his way towards South
America for his good will tour be-
fore the details Of his itinerary
for the trip will be announced.
No definite itinerary for the trip
will be available until the presi-
dent-elect confers with Ambassa-
dor Henry P. Fletcher aboard ship
The party sails from Los An
geles harbor Monday morning.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-11-17
CONCERT ARTIST
MAY SING HERE

The Mesquite Club is consider
ing the sponsoring Of a concert
by Mr.. Gage Christopher Of Los
Angeles, Friday evening, Novem-
ber 3Oth.
Mr.. Christopher, who will be
the guest of Mrs. M. Hanna dur
ing the Thanksgiving holiday, is
said to be an artist Of unusual
ability. According to Mrs. Roy
w. Martin, whose Judgment in
such matters is universally res
pected, Mr.. Christopher is one Of
the formoSt musicians Of Los An
geles, and the concert will be a
treat to all music lovers.
The matter was brought before
the Mesquite Club yesterday and
a committee appointed to make
the necessary arrangements, and
to consult with the presidents of
the Rotary, Kiwanis and Twenty
Thirty clubs for the purpose Of
ascertaining whether those Or
ganizations will assist in the sale
Of tickets. Expenses will probably
amount to SIS and the Mesquite
Club is anxious to sponsor the af-
fair If they can only be certain OF
making expenses.
Miss Fern Thomas will have
charge of the sale Of tickets
among members of the Latter Day
Saints church. and the affair will
be announced in the other
churches. It is probable that
pupils of the High School music
department will attend in a body,
and tickets will be sold to High
School students at soc. The charge
for adults will be 75c.
It is hoped that arrangements
may be made to secure the High
School Auditorium for the affair.