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The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-23
DOUGLAS NEVIS
EARLY MORNING FIRE
 DOES LITTLE DAMAGE

Old lumber burning in the base ment of the Catholic church cot tage caused the second fire alarm of the month shortly after o'clock this morning, and within ten min utes the firemen were on the job with hose-line connected and chem icals ready to put out the blaze. ? The fire was discovered and alarm turned in by Sandy Stevens, who noticed the smoke coming out through the walls of the building as he was passing on his way home after having taken a boat load Of dancers home to Juneau. The ori- gin of the fire is not definitely determined but indications point to either spontaneous combustion or a carelessly, thrown-away cigarette, The building was occupied by work men who have been busy with some repairs. during the past few days. The damage is nominal.
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ESTHER RALSTON PROVIDES
 LAUGHS AND HEART THROBS

Laughs, chuckles and a few tugs at the old heart strings are said to be found in Esther Ralston's lat est starring vehicle for Paramount Ten Modern Commandments" But most important of all, it opens to- night at the Liberty Theatre.
 The story is woven about a maid in a theatrical boarding house, a child of the stage, who refuses to follow in the footsteps of her par ents. How she overcomes this feeling and attempts to learn the Ten Modern Commandments" for the chorus is the foundation for this last word in entertainment.
 In addition to Neil Hamilton, Miss Ralston is supported by cast which includes ArthulS 1oyt, Jose lyn Lee, Roscoe Karns, Romaine Fielding. Rose Burdick and Maude TrauX.
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Again-a ''luxury"-b the husband revolts in tomorrow's chapter of this story.
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!HgE: Hg: LUXURY u! l!REl HI HUSBAND ]: 3 AND

x&SYNOPSIS: Barbara and Ray are drifting apart. Ray, embit- tcrcd by his failure in the of flee scf Barbara's uncle and the necessity of continually accept ing money from her, is ap- iroaching a crisis. He refuses tD attend parties with Bar bara4 friends because he cannot bring himself to enjoy their company. Their acquaintance ts, quick to draw inscrences. whisper that Barbara aad Ray will soon separate. Then Ralph
 Henderson comes to New York
 and Barbara invites him to stay with licr and Ray. The men,
 6bpibua.y unfriendly, see little l6f each other but Barbara is al-
 Ways fin Henderson's company.
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LODE MINING CLAIM LOCA- TON NOTICES AT THE EMPIRE
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LET Arnquls. r1rss TOUT Suit We call and deliver. Phone 528.
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ectric Light and Power Company
 had donated Cinderella Washing Machine, electrically operated, which
 would be given away as prize.
 Several new. features have been added this year for the entertain ment of all those who patronize the Bazaar and the affair will close with the usual turkey dinner which will be served on the even ling of November Is.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-23

You seem to wake up so much soon- CT and make so much more of your youth. If you don't mind my say ing it, an English girl of your age would have a elf-conscious air two pigtails, an irritating giggle and shiny nose!'
 Cora Munford smiled It was a smile that began with her eyes and worked slowly all over her face.
 T noticed that when I was abroad last year. she told him they did seem awfully dumb to me. Why, at one country house where I visited, when they heard my age they expected me to have dinner in the nursery with the kids!"
 They both laughed
 What do you think makes the difference?"
 Cora appeared to be thinking.
 Its because we've got pep" she announced finally. That's what counts in a girl So long as you have pep and plenty of it, you can get any fellow you wantw Henderson regarded her with a tolerant smile. This sophisticated kid he found vastly entertaining.
 And what sort of a fellow do you want? If pep's your criterion, then, without doubt you'll land him!"
 "Oh, I intend to marry some wealthy man, divorce him, and then live off the alimony," she announced laughingly.
 Henderson strengthened up with a jerk. Such a diabolical state ment to come from the lips of this soft piece of femininity who but yesterday must have been a mere' babe! However, she might not be serious.
 That blasts my hopes complete ly" he said. Wed been getting on so famously tonight that I'd begun to hope "
 Cut out the sob stuff" she in- terrupted. Besides, every one knows that you're hooked already"
 Again he regarded her in amaze ment. These American girls could be frank; distressingly frank! But he answered, good humoredly.
 That's interestin'. On whose hook am I supposed to be dang ling?"
 Barbara Lowther's, of course. You're always together"
 With his innate reserve, Tender sons first impulse was to resent her outspokenness. But, on second thoughts he reflected that to be so openly coupled with Barbara might be to his decided advantage.
 "I'll admit that Barbara and I do hit it off pretty we'll" he con- ceded
 That's obvious! But what I can't figure out is how her husband stands for it. He doesn't look white-livered to mel"
 Henderson laughed shortly.
 The poor devil has to stand for it. All the money belongs to her and you know the old maxim: Who pays the piper is at liberty to call the tune!"
 Copyright, Dial Press) !
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FROM YAKUTAT

Charley Benson, wife and nephew recently arrived here from Yaku- tat to spend the winter and are located in their home, which was formerly owned by Frank Bach.
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HOCKEY ACTIVE AT 7s

LA CROSSE, Kas., Oct 23.-At the age of 78, Levi Burlingame still competes with jockeys one-fourth his years. His son, Charlie, who rode "big time" circuits few years ago, was forced to retire when he exceeded the weight limit. sf
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-23
LADIES LEAGUE MEETING

The Ladies League members will meet tomorrow night for sewing The session will be held in the League rooms in the Congregational Church.
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DONATION IS MADE
 FOR ANNUAL BAZAAR

Plans for the annual Parish Bazaar, to be held on November l4, Is and 16, are fast nearing completion and it was announced this morning that the Alaska El-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-27
Rural Teachers
Of County Form
An Organization

Organization Of an association Of
the common school teachers Of Cam
eron county was completed at a
meeting in Brownsville Saturday
morning, attended by all but TWO
Of the rural teachers Of the county.
j. L. Craig Of Briggs-Coleman was
elected president OF the association,
with Mrs. Grace of Las Yescas Sec
rotary. Plans for a definite program
Of activities were outlined, with
meetings TO be held monthly.
Primary work for Spanish-speak-
ing scholars was the principal theme
discussed. Mrs. Anne Putegnat,
Brownsville primary teacher, who
has made an extensive study Of the
problem Of primary work among
Spanish speaking pupils, gave sew
eral demonstrations Of methods she
has evolved which have proved very
successful, using her primary class
for the demonstration. The various
features brought u were discussed
in detail, and will be adopted, 50 far
Ms possible. in the common schools.
Mrs. W. X. Jones, county superin-
tendent, discussed orderliness in the
school room and Identification of
school grounds. Following her adj
dress it was voted TO make beautifi-
cation the subject for the next meet
ing to be held February 9.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-27
Forward Body of
DR.. Lucas to Old
Home In Illinois

The body Of Or. George n. Lucas
aged GO, Of FL Jardin, whuFdied Of 4
heart attack in an autOmoKile Friday
evening near the Brownsville air
port, was forwarded to The old FAM
ily home in Manchester, Illsr Satur-
day night The body was accom-
panied NV Mrs. Lucas.
Services for the decedcnt were con-
Quoted Saturday afternoon mt the w.
A. Darling funeral home here.
DR.. Lucas has been interested IN
the Valley for eight years and at
the time Of his death owned two
farms in the I'll Jardin community.
The aged physician took an active
part IN community affairs since set
Ting in the farming district.
lie began the practice Of medicine
early in life and maintained a pri-
waite practice over a lons span Of
years. Later he was superintendent
OF a state hospital in Illinois.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-27
CONTRACTS TO
WATER 2 new
TRACTS FILED
Los Fresnos System to
Supply Irri gation
For Kempner and
Porter Lands

Removal of the headquarters OF
Cameron County Water Improvement
District No. 8, the Los Fresnos sys-
TEN. from Brownsville to Matamoros.
inclusion Of the Porter tract Of 400
acres near 0lmito, and execution Of
a contract with the Kempner inter
ests TO water 1925 acres in District
No. IL, Immediately north Of the Los
Fresnos. we're voted by the district
directors at their regular meeting
Saturday.
Plans for removal Of the head
quarters to Los Fresnos have been
completed. Clyde Tandy. president Of
the board, reported. Two lots ad-
joining the Los Fresnos bank on the
north have been purchased, and the
district will erect a two-story office
and equipment building as soon as
plans are completed by the architect.
Headquarters at Los Fresnos will be
nearer the center of the district, di-
rectors stated. and the change is
made to facilitate work in ell
branches.
The contract with the Kempner in
terests to supply water for 1,025
acres. which has been organized Us a
separate district, provides for the
payment Of S25 per acre for use Of
the districts system, water TO be sup
piled at cost, the new district to pay
its pro rata maintenance on the
pumping plant and main canal. All
water will be delivered to the new
district under meter, and will be
handled through a concrete system.
Provide Storage
District No. IL will provide stor-
age in the Cuates resaca TO the
amount Of 1000 acre feet in compli-
ance with the recent ruling Of the
state water board requiring one foot
of storage per acre irrigated. The
Fresnos reservoir on the Cuates Will
be extended to the old Alice road,
and delivery from the reservoir 20
District IL will be by gravity.
Clearing Of the lands in the new
district is practically completed and
construction of the canal system un-
der way. All water will ~ delivered
through concrete lined canals or pipe
lines, and it is the intention OF the
owners TO develop the entire acreage
as n citrus project. While no defi-
mite contract has been entered into
with District No. Is. comprising ap-
nroximately 5000 acres north of the
Kempner lands. il is understood the
canal across No. Il will be con
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-27
SHIPMENTS
OF WEEK SET
NEW

The seasons record for ship
ments Of vegetables and fruit
from the Lower Rio Grande Val
ley was broken this week with the
movement Of 1OI cars Of fruit
and s43 cars of vegetables, a to-
tai of ga, or an average Of 1oI
cars daily.
On January 10, Valley ship
ments were $50 cars below the to-
tai for thecorre spending date last
season. Saturday the season to-
tai was only so cars below that or
the same date in 1928, with ship
mcnts increasing daily.
By February /, shippers predict,
Valley shipments will have set a
new record up TO that date with
over 5000 cars out.
Shipping reports Saturday
showed 1904 cars Of fruit and
Sill Of vegetables as compared
with 9s2 cars Of fruit and 3,25s az
vegetables to the corresponding
date last season.
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Rio Grande above its pump plant ar
rived the first OF the week and is be-
ing held here awaiting n permit from
the Mexican government TO pass the
customs without duty. Permit for in
stallatlon was received from the
Mexican government several weeks
ago, and work will start ~ soon Nv
the material can be placed on the
ground.
This viii be an innovation in bank
protection work on the Rio Grande.
The structure, which consist of steel
members and wire, placed at the tee
Of the river bank to prevent erosion.
will cost approximately s. per foot.
and district officials state IL will
prove more economical. and they be-
lieTe more efficient, than any type w
bank protection ever tried On the
stream.
Similar structures are being used
on the Red and Missouri rivers
where erosion conditions are yery
similar, and after several years Of
trial have proved very efficient, en-
gineers for the district state.
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structed sufficient size TO permit de-
livery of water TO No. Is from the
Los Fresnos canals. District No. Is
also will provide storage TO the
of 5000 acre feet. the plans
calling for utilization Of resacas and
other depressions.
Complete Pipe System
The 400 acres or the Porter tract,
admitted to the district, extends
from the Iowa Garden road 10 a point
below the Barreda-Point Isabel road.
This acreage is being brought into
the district upon a basis of SO per
acre, the wne TO construct their
own irrigation system. Clearing is
under way, and construction Of the
system. which viii be concrete pipe
throughout, is expected 70 start ut ~
early date, part Of the materials
having been delivered.
This will be one Of the most efficient
distribution systems in the United
States, the developers state, all water
to be supplied through concrete pipes
under a constant six-foot head. A
small reservoir viii be constructed in
the AuAbcE AtcaOd nGdL An6 culAl Gnu
Of the tract and an electric automat-
ically operated pump will maintain
the six-foot constant head.
The owners OF this tract also pro-
pose to develop the entire acreage as
a citrus project the sales to be han
died by the James-Dickinson COM
pany of Brownsville. This system
will operate under same flat rate and
water charge as the rest Of the Los
Fresnos district, the district TO pro-
vide maintenance.
Inclusion Of the Porter tract and
the contract with District No. AZ
brings the total area watered BY the
Los Fresnos system 10 approximate
ly $4,000 acres. and it is understood
that considerable additional acreage
will be brought under the district:
canals in a few months.
Bank Protection Work
Steel for the 1000 feet Of bank
protection work to be put in by the
district on the Mexican side az the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-27
RMgan Stresses
Coming Election


EDINBURG. Jan. Distressing
the fact that the Hidalgo Good Gov
errment league was carrying its
fight into every precinct, school
district. and into the city elections
that are to he held in April. ID. +.
KirgRn az Weslaco addressed an
n~roximatclv ZOO members OF the
league who gathered for a social and
business meeting in the Klossner
building in Edinhurg Friday night.
He said that the members Of the
organization would demand of the
boards Of education a complete fl
nancial statement before they would
cast n vote for the present members.
Arain. "A he he's done AZ meetings
in McAllen and Mercedes during the
past week. and as other speakers
have done at those meetings, he
dwelt upon the necessity Of paying
poll taxes before February /.
A spelling bee and a ciphering
contest that were have TO been held
were dropned from the program.
A lengthy and entertaining liter
airy program and an old fiddler's
contest were held.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-27
PRObERS ARE
NOT EAGER TO
CALL WOMAN
Oklahoma House Fails
To Ask Testimony
Of Mrs. Hammonds
In Investigation

OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 2s.-lPj-
Showing interest in the part played
by Mrs. o. D. Hammonds in the adj
ministration Of Henry S. Johnston,
suspended governor, whom she has
served as confidential secretary. the
house OF representatives investigat-
ing committee today nevertheless,
evinced no eagerness to interview
her personally.
Although Mrs. Hammonds appeared
punctually yesterday at the hour
designated by the committee and
asked for privileges Of using her
W stenographer, in addition TO the
the regular committee clerk, to re-
cord her testimony, she was excused
and the committee today showed no
disposition Il recall her.
: Committee members refused TO
comment on deductions Of local
newspapers that she would not be
called.
4 Many Of Family on Job
! Much evidence taken today CEN
tered about the family loyalty OF the
woman secretary. Her husband, DR..
%. o. Hammonds, is state health
commissioner, an a%ppointee Of John
ston. Her brother, Reed Scott, has
been a salesman for a road machin-
cry company which witnesses testi-
fled has enjoyed a furnishing BUSH
ness with the state highway depart
ment. Her uncle James W. Arm
stdong, an advisor to Johnston-act-
ed as attorney for a bonding COM
pany which underworld contractors
doing business with the highway de-
partment.
r. L. Seamon. former secretary Of
the highway commission, testified
today that he once refused to show
acquisitions for machinery sent in
by divisional engineers, to Scott.
Seaman, discharged several months
ago, declined TO answer the interro-
gative speculation Of a committee
attorney hat a two weeks absence
of Mrs. Hammonds from the COVER
nor's office preceding his discharge
might have been a strike" by her
20 force his dismissal.
Senate Probe Closed
Seaman said the highway commits
sion commended him for his work
after IL discharged him.
Senate investigation of newspaper
reports that money had been used
10 persuade some members of the
senate to vote IN end TO the at
tempted impeachment in December.
1927, ended abruptly today. II had
adduced only the information that
road contractors and bonding agents
had contributed to q fund for the
legal defense Of Johnston, against
whom purported impeachment char
ges were preferred by legislators.
Carl Magee. Oklahoma City edi-
tor. who published the rumors
against the senator's more than a
year 60. admitted 10 the senate that
he could not produce conclusive
proof.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-27
X Protection Work

Steel Tor the 1000 feet Of bank
protection work to be put in by the
district on the Mexican side ~ the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-27

upon individual taste, / would ven
ture to say that to a certain degree
it can be cultivated and acquired.
There are innumerable subtle ways
in which a woman can make herself
attractive. 1t may have something
to do with clothes, manners, or edu-
cation.
The most important essential,
however, in my opinion, is a deli
cate kindness-inherent rather than
intentional-an innate desire TO
please. And no beauty salon has a
substitute to offer for this.
But. she hastily adds, pulling
herself together, II almost forgot
about ms business. Remember that
a delicate individual perfume adds
greatly to the alluring charm Of a
woman
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-27
Cisneros, Clerk
Awarded Trip In
Fidelity Contest

Manuel C~isneros, proprietor Of
Cisneros drug stores, and Jose San
doval, clerk and window trimmer at
store No. 2. will leave Friday morn
ing for San Antonio to join the FL
deity educational tour sponsored by
the San Antonio Drug co.
They will be guests of the COM
pany on the nine day trip to Chi
cago. with stops at Alton, Hl., St.
Louis. and Indianapolis.
Cisneros was a winner in the San
Antonio Drug Co.'s 74th anniversary
contest and Sandoval was adiudged
winner Of a clerks contest in
Texas. They both will have their ex-
penses paid on the trip.
Stops will be made at various
drug factories and many points Of
interest in Chicago are to be visited.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-27
CUTTER TO AID SHIP

BOSTON. Jan. 26.@PHThe coast
guard cutter Tampa was under or
GERS 10 leave the Boston navy yard
at Z o'clock tonight and proceed 70
the assistance Of the British steam
er Silver Maple. disabled $50 miles
cas- tot this port.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-27
AIRMEN MISSING IN
x | REPORT SAFE

MEXICO CITY. Jan. 26.-P-The
civil aviation department tonight
received word that the plane carry
ing Theodore Hull and two passen-
gers arrived safely yesterday at
Cajeme, Sonora. Hull had taken off
early yesterday from Mazatlan, Sina-
loa. presumably for Mexico City. and
had been unreported since, despite
inquiries broadcast by the govern
mpnt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-12

most thrilling and entertaining pic
lures produced this season. Al
though the story has an aviation
background and though it reaches
a great dramatic crescendo with a
scene in the air it is not entirely
an air story. 1t is a human drama,
which combines pathos and comedy
played by a cast OF capable actors
an dmoulded into fine entertain
ment.
Tom O'Brien, playing a buster
ing. bullying aviator who gets lick
ed plenty for his trouble. demon
strateS that he Is master of this
type Of role. Russell Gleason has a
fine character part.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-12

tory to have the worlds foremost
and highest-priced entertainer on
his knees singing for their par
ticular benefit but that Is not what
impressed Davey. To this unspoil-
ed baby wonder. a year ago un-
known and now loved by millions.
il was not AL Jolson. the star, who
was singing to him and the micro
phone but only his kind Uncle Al"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-12
SADLER BATTERY SHOP
GETS NEW EQUIPMENT

A new test bench, lathe and con-
slant potential are being installed
at the 5adler Battery Shop.
This places the shop i'm a posi-
ton to render better service, work
men state. All Of this machinery
Is new. The shop viii specialize in
generator and starter work I'm the
future in addition 70 maintaining
its battery service department.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-12
TEXAS

Strong in the conviction that a
star of Colleen Moore's ability, mer-
its the finest supporting cast avail
able. John McCormick, producer OF
Happiness Ahead" in which Miss
Moore is appearing at the Texas
theater. gathered an unusually we'll
balanced group of players for this
First National picture.
In the dominating role, Miss
Moore deserts pure comedy for a
portrayal demanding q greater
depth Of dramatic expression. and
has received universal recommended
ton for her work.
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= MON1E. \
HSlDEllGHIS II
CAPITOL

Eddie Bowling, "Broadway's Fa-
vorite Son." who is credited by his
friends with never having been as
ISOLATED with a flop" production on
the stage. seems to have carried
this personal tradition to the silver
sheet, in his first all-talking, all
singing venture at the Capitol
theater beginning Thursday.
The Rainbow Man." his initial
attempt In the movies. is the kind
of audible screen material that the
public likes. 1t has romance,
pathos, comedy. action; and spark
ling, catchy melodies which are in
diligently played and sung as part
OF the plot.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-12
RIvOLI, San BENTTO

Al Jolson has sung TO many dis
ttnguished and attentive audiences
but he has never had a more wor-
shipful one than when he sang his
new songs to Davey Lee during the
filming OF Say 1t With Songs"
showing at the Rivoli in San Be-
nito Sunday for four days.
It comes to few children in his
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-09-12
HARLINGEN

Rising to a tremendous climax
that will make most fans gasp,
The Flying Fool" now showing az
the Arcadia in Harrington. Pathe's
all-talking air drama starring Will
liam BOYD. Is said to be one Of u