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Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-01-05
j. P. BRANCH
LINE TO DAM
UNDER WAY
EXPECT TO COMPLETE
PROJECT IN SIX
MONTHS

Actual work Of laying out tne
road-bed Of the Union Paca1ic
rail lime to the Boulder Dam
site In the Black Canyon was
begun this morning when y
group Of IL of the best en-
xineers on the staff Of the
railroad company set out upon
their trek across the desert In
search Of a suitable camp site.
With them came q carload OF
equipment. s
The engineering party IS IAeaoeo
by w. s. Woodworth. assistant
chief of the engineering staff OF
the Union Pacific who will direct
the important work.
Requires Skill
Perhaps no stretch of trackage
in railroad history will have re-
uuired the skill to lay out as WIZ
this thirty-two miles Of road-oeo
which these workmen began TINS
morning.
Railroad engineers usually have
an alternative course or many
altagnativeS. But it is not so WITH
this proiect. The branch line must
leave the main line at or near Las
Vegas and it insult reach Black
Canyon, Q short distance OF ~
miles away. There is not mucn
room for deviation. Whatever
problems confront these engineers
will have to be solved.
Howard A. Mann, Chief En-
Eineer for the Union Pacific sys-
tenn told the Associated Press last
night that the company had re-
ceived full cooperation from the
Bureau of Reclamation and that
both Raymond Walter, the gov
ernment's chief engineer m charge
Of the Boulder Dam construction
and himself viii come to Las We
gas TO assist In the laying Of the
new branch line.
viii Rush Work
The headquarters for the en-
Rineering staff of the railroad
company will be in Los Angeles,
according to Mr.. Mann. This ls
the general headquarters for the
Union Pacific engineering corps. 1t
was stated.
The construction of the 80 miles
of railroad will take approximately
six months. This is in accord with
the plans of DR.. Elwood Mead.
Commissioner of Reclamation that
the work on the dam viii COM
mence during the last part OF the
year.
A representative of The Age
will keep in constant touch with
the local engineering staff and
this paper will report the step
by-step progress of the work a.
1t proceeds.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-01-05
EVERY ROOM
IN CITY MUST
BE OCCUPIED

The Las Vegas Chamber Of Com
merce sends out another call for
rooms.
The housing situation In the
city 10 critical. Hundreds are COM
ing In daily, according to the
Chamber and there must be some
provision made for shelter.
T1he officers Of the civic clubs
state that many local people are
averse 10 registering their rooms
because they don't wan to make
a romtng house out OF their
home"
This is not the case in this ex-
treme emergency it is pointde out.
Every effort to extend the hand
Of hospitality ought to be made
and every available room and bed
ought to be registered with the
Chamber of Commerce or with the
hotels.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-01-05
KIWANlS WILL
FETE MOAPANS

The Las Vegas Kiwanis Club
viii entertain the members Of the
Moapa Valley Chamber Of Com
merce and their wives at a BAN
uuet In the social rooms OF the
Methodist Church tonight.
More than IS members Of the
Valley Chamber will attend the
banquet at which Bert Henderson,
Las Vegas philanthropist and Of
ficial ooastmaster viii preside.
There will be program Of ad-
dresses which will be interpreted
with musical selections. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Gildner viii render q
selection Of songs. Mrs. Roscoe
Thomas will play violin number.
Following the banquet the guests
will be entertained at the El Portal
theater.
The Ladies Auxiliary Of the
Methodist Church will serve the
dinner.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-01-05
RAIL ENGINEERS BEGIN WORK HERE
County Fathers Relieved After Term of Splendid Service
TEX RICHARD DYING
IN MIAMI BEACH
AFTER OPERATION

MIAMI BEACH, Fla, Jan. S, up
Tex Rickard, noted sports prom
oter and maker Of champions was
in a critical condition In hos
pital here after having been oper-
ated on for gangrenous appen0-
citiS.
Richards condition took q turn
for the worse last night and n1S
physicians were alarmed TO the
point of calling for relatives
Jack Dempsey called at the
hospital but was refused permls-
sion to see the patient.
A bulletin was issued this morn
ing stating that Richards pulse
was 196 and that his temperature
was 1924. Last night he reSlst-
cred a temperature of 104.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-01-05
TO BE OR
NOT TO BE

Somewhere in San Pedro there
is a honeymoon couple whose
marital status is somewhat IN
doubt.
On New Years Day there ap-
peared at the home of DR.. Roy w.
Martin the Rev. j. F. F1tzWater'
who had acquired divorce here
in December 1927, requesting per-
mission to use DR.. Martins living
room for the marriage Of his son.
Although the Martins were CIV
ing a dinner party for which the
guests were already assembling,
the doctor very graciouSly consent
ed to grant the favor. The cere-
mony was performed, joining IN
marriage, George Raymond F1tZ-
water, 26, of Los Angeles and Sela
Evelyn Knott. 10, of San Ber-
ardino.
This morning County Clerk VIM.
L. Scott received letter from the
Rev. Fitzwater, at San Pedro, en-
closing the marriage certificate Tor
recording. Mr.. Scott consulted the
records and found that Mr.. F1tz-
water had never been granted a
license to perform marriage cere-
monies in Clark county, and con-
sequently County Recorder 8. r.
Whitehead refused to record the
certificate.
The law requires that before any
minister Of the gospel shall per-
form marriages he shall receive q
license from the District Court
and that a copy Of this license
shall be recorded in the office OF
the county clerk Of every county
in which he shall perform mar
riages.
The question to be unraveled d
whether the newlyweds are mar
ried. and If SO, how much so. Also
did the Rev. Fitzwater commit
any offense in performing a cere-
mony without the license required
by law.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-01-05
Watch Out
For Spurious
Silver Dollars

The Age wants to warn the
merchants Of Las Vegas against
the acceptance Of spurious and
counterfeit silver dollars which
The Age has learned are IN
circulation in the city.
The dollars are easily de-
tected II they are weighed a
moment I'm the palm Of the
hand since they are much light
er than the legitimate silver
dollar.
The metal with which the
coin was made Is Of low grade.
It Is much duller than the
legitimate dollar.
The date upon the face OF
the coin Is 1924.
An attempt has been made
by the counterfeiter to initiate
the newer issue Of silver COINS
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-01-05
LAS VEGAS GETS
DIGEST NOTICE

In an interesting discussion en-
titled "Discord Over the Colorado
Dam" in the Literary Digest OF
January current, Las Vegas re-
ceives a goodly amount OF favor
able comment
Quoting the Digest:
"Shotguns and frying pans were
prest into service just before
Christmas by a joy-mad populace
in Las Vegas. Nevada, intent on
the proper celebration OF the en-
actment into law Of the Swing
johnson bill, generally known a
the Boulder Dam" bill, proWoln3
for the construction at the Alacx
Canyon site in the Colorado River
of a huge dam-the hiNheBe u ene
world. Men, women and oh1ldcn
of the little railroad city toeneG M
q parade led by the Mayor en6
the municipal band, and Travelled
in motor-cars the twenty -elght
miles to the canyon, in order to
offer prayers of thanks for the
gift from the Government and TIE
people of the nation"
Speaking of Las Vegas again t!!2
Digest remarks:
LAS Vegas and the State Of
Nevada seem to have good cause
to welcome the new legislation.
They would profit enormously
from the estimated expenditure OF
$l65, 900, 900, to be used in provid-
ing water, controlling floods, and
generating electricity in seven
Southwestern States"
And II @ representative from the
Literary Digest were to spend q
day in this city he would learn
that Las Vegas indeed has good
cause" to welcome the Boulder
Dam legislation.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-01-05
SICKNESS WILL
KEEP ATHLETE
OUT OF MEET

GLENDALE, Calf. Jan. 4. ~
ALI hope that Frank Wyckoff,
sprinting star, will be able to COM
pete In any track events this
spring faded when, although he
was reported improved, the doctors
attending him declared he was in
a very weakened condition.
Wyckoff has been seriously III
at his home here suffering from
pneumonia following an attack Of
influenza.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-01-05
ARIZONA AGAIN
OFFERS REBUKE

PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. S, RE
The Arizona Colorado Commission
has again gone on record as block
ing the Boulder Dam project.
In q conclusion today they again
asked that the legislature request
the Attorney General to file suit
to protect their interests.
There is no alarm, however, IN
dam circles over this action on
the part Of Arizona since they
have urged this action several
times before.
Since Utah has signified her In
tention to ratify the six-state COM
pact, Arizona's bone of contention
may well be dug up now and then.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-01-05
YOUNGSTERS
IN TROUBLE

Five youngsters appeared in
Justice Court this morning charg-
ed with second degree burglary
and were certified to the Juvenile
Court before which they will ap-
pear Monday afternoon at 4
o'clock.
The charge against them is the
robbing of the B. r. jefferson ranch
near town. One of the boys has
already been in the Industrial
School, but was paroled some time
ago. Since then, according to the
statements of authorities, he has
broken over twice.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-01-05

LOS ANGELES, Jan. S, lRl-Af-
ter making q perfect Fefuellin9
contact to take ON $50 gallons Of
gasoline this morning the giant
airplane Question Mark" reSum-
ed its old course between Metro
poltan Field at San Fernando
and San Diego.
Major Spatz, commander Of the
now famous ship, expressed ut
most confidence in the plane and
the men aboard. He said that the
motors were in perfect condition.
Instructions were sent to Lieut..
Moon, in charge of refuelling, to
again form a contact at noon and
four o'clock today.
AS the plane droned away 1t was
on the last leg Of the Tooth hour
of continuous flight. This is al
ready a worlds record.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-01-05
REALTORS ARE
BUSY CLOSING
LARGE DEALS
MARTIN fERRON SITE
SOLD TO cORRADETTi
FOR CASH

Another important real estate
transaction was negotiated In Las
Vegas yesterday when DR.. Roy w.
Martin and E. A. Ferron Of the
Boulder Realty Corporation sold
the two story property on FIRE.
mont street occupied by the Oasis
Confectionery to A. Corradetti OF
the Las Vegas Cleaning Works.
The terms Of the deal were a
trade for Mr.. Corradetti's lot
across the street and $500 In
cash paid by Mr.. Corradetti.
Both lots are IS feet wide.
A new business block loomed to-
day when a deal was completed
whereby Mr.. and Mrs. Morris New
kirk sold their so foot lot adjoin-
ing the Las Vegas Funeral Home
to an unnamed buyer.
The transaction was made
through o "A. Kimball, local
realtor. The price paid Is reported
to have been $4,000 cash.
The Boulder Realty Company
sold block % today for $450O cash.
This section is bounded by the
intersection of Fifth and Third
streets in Boulder Addition. An
auto camp will be erected on the
premises.
In order to take care of the
many newcomers who are arriving
in Las Vegas daily, the 20-30 Club
has decided to remodel their club
house to assist in housing the
visitors.
Plans are under way and it is
expected that the building will be
ready for occupancy within the
next week.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-01-05

their ceaSeless and untiring ef-
forts for the advancement OF Cne
community.
The Incoming Commissioners
Edwin G. McGriff. newly elected
commissioner from the southern
end of the county needs no intro
duction to the community he Will
serve. In his capacity as pioneer
orchardist of this section. he has
shown what hard worv and intel
ligence will do towards producing
fruit unequaled for taste and ap-
pearance. His ranch eight miles
south Of twon Is one Of the snow
places Of the county.
Mr.. MCGriff has served the p0o-
Lie before, both as chairman o. sne
Fair Board, and as q member o.
the Farm Bureau. His mowtedge
of the needs Of the cC9nty. h1s
observation-disclosures, coupled with
fine honesty Of purpose make Mr..
McGriff a man who can oe sa1ely
entrusted with our county govern
ment.
Albert l.. Jones, commissioner
from the northern end Of the
county, is also well known. About
the year 1916 he ran for the office
of county clerk on the RepuDhcan
ticket, being defeated by Harley
A. Harmon.
His long residence in the Moapa
Valley, where he has reared q
family, make him well acquainted
with the needs Of that section
While progressive In spirit, Mr.
Jones is not impulsive, but pos
sesses a sound sense Of judgment
An accident years ago, which
resulted In the loss Of one leg'
did not down him, for his indom-
table spirit helped him continue
in the struggle, although ODDS
were large against him.
To these gentlmen we extend
the good wishes Of the communi-
ty. and assure them, that as IN
the past, the Age will cooperate
with them in their efforts for the
welfare of the county.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-01-05
QUESTION MARK
IN TOOTH HOUR
BULLETIN

LOS ANGELES, Jan. s, w
The 10Oth hour Of . cOn-
secutive flight which has es-
tablished q new worlds record
for endurance flying, was
reached by the giant aircraft
Question Marx" at noon to-
day when she sailed out Of the
south from San Diego and
lOafed above San Fernando
valley under clear skies.
The motors appeared to be
functiOning perfectly.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-01-05
MISS WITHERS
BACK HOME

Miss Luciel A. Withers, county
nurse returned to Vegas at noon
today after taking little Martin
Eaton to Los Angeles where he
Is to be fitted with new feet.
Martin will remain in the city
for another week, at least, as the
feet have to be cast and fitted,
and he then must be taught to
walk all over again.
Martin is the six-year-old nephew
Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Stewart ana
since the terrible accident which
robbed him of both feet has spent
much of his time at their home
and In their care.
Through the activities Of the
service clubs Of Las Vegas, the
artificial feet are made possible.
and Martin is a most happy ana
appreciative youngster.
Although Miss Withers made the
return trip in just 8 hours, the
Journey down was quite another
story, requiring IA hours. A sand
storm was encountered this side
of Barstow, which made travel
impossible for considerable periods
Of time, and SCARED the windshield
Of the car to the extent that It
will require a new one.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-01-05

FRANKLIN, "a, Jan. S, RE
Governor Huey P. Long granted
an 18th hour reprieve to Ada Bon
ner LeBouef and DR.. T. E. Dreher,
who are under sentence to hang
for the murder of Mrs. LeBouref's
husband.
Gov Long telephoned the peni-
tentiary to halt execution proceed
ings until the legal snarl over the
appointment Of a sanity commits
sion was disposed Of.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-01-05

FRANKLIN, Ia, Jan. 5, up
Tho legal aspects Of the
hanging Of Mrs. Anna Le-
bouef and Df. T. E. Dreher
grew even msre tangled later
today when Governor Long
rescinded his stay Of execu-
ton and asked the Louisiana
Supreme Court for instruc-
tons.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-01-05
The HOIdover Commissioner

James eastman, commissioner
from Southern Clark county 1or
eight years will be the holdover
member Of the Board.
, Mr.. eastman has been the prog
.ressiye member Of the Board, but
with this progressiveness has COM
bined q, knowledge Of the finan-
cial conditions Of the county. He
has worked harmoniously with Mr..
Stewart and Mr.. Rice, the retiring
commissioners, and shares in the
credit due this Board for Its &C
complishments.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-01-05
TONY ANDRINO DIES HERE

Tony Andrino died this after
noon at his reSidnce on South
Main street after months of ILL
ness.
Mr.. Andrino was born in Italy,
coming to this Country about 40
years ago. He came to Clark
county in $780, and has made his
home here since.
Plans for the funeral have not
been announced.
Paraguay and Bolivia are threat
enign to go to war and we hope
that both countries have their
nvies in good shape.
D. Pecetto Is in town on busi-
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-01-05

Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Beckley will
leave this evening for Los An
geles. They plan to be gone three
or four days.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-01-05

A Harvard professor has invent
ed a machine capable of exerting
800 1000 pounds of pressure per
square inch. Just think how valu-
able this machine will be for the
politician who is irving to get his
congressman or senator to do
something for him.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-01-05
DRAMATIC TURN
IN HAN GING
OF LOVE KILLERS
BULLETIN

BULLETIN
FRANKLIN, La, Jan. 5, Up
Sheriff Pecos has just an
nounced that Governor Long
has again reprieved Mrs. Le-
Bouef and Or. Dreher until
next Saturday.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1929-01-05

Continued on page Q. col. %
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-24

Of direct consumption sugars on the
plantation still yields as q bypro-
duct the sweet grades Of molasses
which are 0 fancy quality, besides
the 'blackstrap" molaSses Of final
product Of raw cane sugar manu-
facture as prscticed In Cuba.
The bureau Of chemistry and soils
has established a field laboratory
at Houma. La. n the heart of the
Louisiana sugar cane belt, TO inn
prove methods Of clarifying cane
juice.
Qualification. Paine says, Is an i'm
portant step preliminary TO recov-
ering sugar from the juice and prac-
tically determines the quality OF the
sugar and molasses obtained.
Bakers and confectioners already
have increased their output Of mo-
lasses products in the form OF cakes
and candles. Many bakers are in
Producing bread. as was done by the
colonial housewife.
One large m0laSses company on
the eastern seahoard again contem-
plates bringing full schooner ear
goes into New York and Boston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-24
Telco Club Enjoys
Big Christmas Tree

Members Of the Telco club en-
3oyed a Christmas tree az the tele-
phone office on sunday evening,
with Santa Claus present to dis
tribute the gifts. On Saturday ev-
ening the club entertained with
a dance at the Elks club. They
were invited to be guests Of John
Tanning. manager, at the midnight
matinee.
The Telco club Is m organization
among employees OF the telephone
company hegs. Members present at
both affairs we're: Mesdames Dor
othy Head. NJ. Carroll, Richard
Pitts. Hollingsworth. Emily Moore.
w. A. Franks, and Irene Farr. and
Misses Dolly 7urchfield. Lucille
Carson. RUBY Goode. Anita Allen.
Lena May Basset, Callahan. Mag
gle Pfeffer. Ruby ! cMinn, Myr.ie
KEY. Dema Shanks, Leila Millsrd.
Gertrude Gerdau. Donna Ryies
Stella Shanks. Ruti Helbig. Mabel
Wlggington. and Georgia West. Mr..
and Mrs. K. Z. Mockbee were also
present. Among the outside guests
az the dance were Charles Adrian.
Keath Tuggle, Arthur Shanks. BIZ
Guzell. Albert Enes. Seth Gabitsch.
Jimmie Farr. Harold McNfinn. and
Archie Groves. and Messieurs Lee.
Groves and Mead. r. and Mrs.
Norris Wiggington and Mr.. and
Mrs. Habeneck lso attended.
Nearly $5.OO0.OO0 worth az Ameri-
can proprietary medicines we're sent
to South America last year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-24
MEDICAL MEET
SET FOR JAN. II
Y. ;. VIII Be Represented
AT Seventh Latin
Congress
Especial 70 The Hersld)

MEXICO CITY Dec "a rntsn.
B~itication Of relations between the
United States Department OF Pub
lie Health and the Mexican De-
partment Of Health viii be sought
~ the Seventh Latin American
Medical Congress, to be held in
Mexico City January II to 10, It is
announced here by the organizing
committee.
DR.. Hugh S. Cumming. OF the
United states Department OF Pub
lie Health in Washington, is ex-
pected 20 attend the medical con-
vention, according TO Aquilino
Vllanueva, director Of public health
in Mexico.
Six Latin American nations have
already notified the Mexican Gov
eminent, which is sponsoring the
congress, that T. " will send dele
gates. Besides these six nations,
which arc Argentina, Peru, Brazil.
Chile. Cuba, and San Salvador, all
or the other spanish American
countries are expected to be rep
resented.
The medical CONGRESS in jan
uary VIII be the first held since
1922 IN Latin America. President
Emilio Portes Gil has been invited
20 open the Convention.
In conjunction with the Latin
American congress the second nat
tonal hygiene con -ntion Of Ma
leo will b. k.eld. IN addition. thefe
viii be a scientific exposition M
which the tshool Of Medicine OF
the University OF Mexico the Fed
eral Department OF Health. the
Public Charities. and the Military
Medical School will take part.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-24

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 24.-Al-
most AZ important to the American
revolution as the flintlock and Saberf
old fashioned "Orleens' molasses Il
pointing again for a place In the
countrys economic structure.
II. s. Paine. chemist in charge Of
the carbohydrate division. bureau
Of chemistry and soils ct Washing
ton. cites a great revival Of interest
1n the g1lden sugary molasses once
found III hogsheads and barrels IN
Ievery grocery store and predicts a
Return AZ the 'molaSses boat TO the
htlantid seaboard.
lnf1r3actured from Louisiana and
Florida sugar cane. the mo4asses
took its name from the fact that II
was shipped chiefly fro New Or
leans. Until recent times. sailing
schooners crawling up the coast 10
New York ana Boston with their
holds stacked full or barreled mo-
laSses were a common sight.
In colonial days molasses was one
OF the major articles # commerce.
John Adams, the second president
Of the United States, quoting George
Washington. wrote.
General Washington always as
serted and proved that Virginisns
loved molasses as well as New Eng
landers did. I know not why We
should blush 10 confess that mo-
lasses was an essential ingredient In
American independence. Many great
events have proceeded from much
smaller causes
Paine ascribes the falling of in
production of old fashioned mo-
lasses as due largely to improve
ments in the manufacture Of sugar
and the consequent greater exhaus-
ton OF sugar from molaSses. leav-
ing a rather bitter tasting product.
However he saws the manufacture
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-24
Eckener Scouts Idea
PoIar Trip In 1880

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany,
Dec. 24-tFI- Dr. Hugo Eckener,
commander Of the dirizible Graf
Zeppelin, told tie Associated Press
today he no lon-er expected the
projected polar flight to take place
In 1880 as neither the Zeppelin
company nor the Aero Arctic So
ciety had been able to secure in
surance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-24
o Angeles
Air Route Opens Soon

ESPECIAL to The Herald.)
MEXICO CITY. Dec. "a The
14-hour Mexico c. TO Los Angel
es air route planned by the G. A. r..
lines viii be lnaugursted January
IS, II has been announced in the
Mexico City office Of the aviation
company. The company previously
announced the route would be op-
ened during aviation week. which
has just been closed here, but de-
LAYS have occurred.
The G. A. r. lines az present
operate a line from the capital 70
FL Paso. by way Of Chihuahua.
The Los Angeles line Is TO follow
the same route. but will branch OFF
~ chihuahua and will cross the
border at Nogales. Arizon..
Wealthy Chinese Of the Neither
lands. East Indies are buying auto
trucks and renting them to the ma
tive