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lative program which will be urged on Congress:
 Establishment Of a min i m m wage of $1 800 year for all adult, full-time employees. Extension of classification to the field services. Establishment of qualified cen tral agency to administer classifi- cation and other personnel legisla- tion. Liberalization of the retire ment law so as to provide greater annuities and optional retirement at an age two years below the present retirement age.
 Abolition of the average restric- tion in appropriation bills. Estab- lishment of Civil Service Court of appeals. One days rest in seven. Extra pay for night work and over time work Periodical promotion for meritorious work. A better sys- tenn of efficiency ratings. Saturday half f-holiday the year round, and standardized annual and sick leave.
 A uniform leave law such as is advocated in the resolution adopt ed today will be one of the princi pal objectives of the Federation at the next regular session of Con- gress, and very likely will be achieved.
 30-Day Leave Urged
 The federation will seek to have bill passed granting all employes 30 days annual leave as a matter
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persons between the ages of 16 and 21 years applying for drivers license must have the written con- sent of parents or guardians. Li- censes to drive taxicabs or other cars for hire will not be issued to persons under 21 years of age, and all persons applying for such li- censes are required to undergo a physical examination by a compe- tent physician.
 The usual clauses relative to driv- ing while intoxicated, reckless driv- ing, revocation of licenses for cause, etc, are contained.
 The maximum load limit is fixed at 10000 pounds for either motor vehicles or trailers.
 Aircraft Provisions
 Planes are prohibited from flying below 1000 feet over the congested portions of the city or over any open air assembly, and below 500 feet over other sections. This does not apply to planes taking off or landing.
 Stunt flying with passengers in plane is expressly forbidden. Stunt flying over the congested sections of the city, or over any open air assembly except by per- mission of the Police Department, or below 2,0O0 feet over any estab- lished civil airWay, or at any
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-21
GETS
 1881 C0NCLAvE
 OF FEDERATION
Federal Employees Come West for Next Convention
 -Re-elects Officers

Seattle was picked by the Fedora tion of Federal Employees for the 1881 annual convention of that or ganization when it met early this month in Sault Ste Marie, Mich :, nosing out Washington, D. C., in the third ballot The Federation holds it's conclaves biennially.
 Luther Stewart President, and Miss Gertrude McNally, Secretary Treasurer, were reelected for their respective offices. President Stew arts salary was raised from S7,50O to $9000 per year.
 Legislative Program
 At Sault Ste. Marie, the Fedora tion ratified the following Legis-
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CODE IS PASSED BY
 CITY COUNCIL
Comprehensive Co de for All Classes of Traffic
 Passed Last Night

By unanimous vote of all mem- bers present, the City Council last | night passed an ordinance giving Juneau a new traffic code, cover ing both street and air traffic. It is modelled afser the latest traffic codes in the country and most com prehensive in scope.
 The ordinance covers more than 43 pages of typewriter manuscript. It was prepared by Attorney Rob- ert c. Hurley. It will be published in full in a newspaper in the near future, and later issued in booklet form to be issued to all motor ve- hicle or operators license holders. Cancels Drivers Licenses
 All current drivers licenses are cancelled by the ordinance. Per sons driving cars are required to immediately obtain new licenses. A charge of $1 is made for each such license. In the past no charge has been made for them.
 Power of enforcement of the code, and to make all regulations nece5- sary to carry out it's provisions, is vested in the Police Department It is authorized to direct traffic by officers personally or by audi ble or visible signals. It may create safety zones, traffic lanes, mark out parking spaces, provide for emergency or special conditions and otherwise act to insure safety of both pedestrian and vehicular traf- lfic
 | Signalling Is Stressed | Use of signals by drivers of motor vehicles is stressed. The standard signals are provided for as at pres ent in vogue: the left arm extended horizontally for left hand turns, left and upward for right hand turns, left and down for slowing down or stopping, and horn sig nal for backward movement.
 Stands for busses, taxicabs, etc., are to be assigned by the Chief of Police, and the use of stands not so assigned is prohibited.
 Between ' am. and ' pm. park ing is limited to 30 minutes be- tween Third and Front streets on Seward, and on Fro:-.t Street from Main Street to the entrance to the Admiral Line dock. On Sec- ond, Third and Fourth Streets parking is limited to the north side and on Franklin Street be- tween Front and Fourth to the west side of the street.
 Four Arterial Highways
 Four through or arterial streets arc stablished-Main eward Franklin and Gold. Vehicles using intersecting streets are required to come to a full stop before cross ing them.
 Turning in midblock, or "Y" turn ing by backing into an intersect- ing street, are also prohibited. Three limits of speed are set. Ir passing schools during recess ol when pupils are going to or com ing from school a 13-mile limit s fixed, Is miles across intersecting streets and on curves, and 2C miles on straightaways.
 Fixes Age Limit No person under 16 years of age is permitted to drive cars. Anc
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AT THE HOTELS
Gastineau

John F. Chamberlin, Ketchikan; R. II. Chadwick, U. s. Rubber Co.,: Oscar Shineman and Charles Bin ming, Sitka; Danny Lewis, San Francisco; Dr. R. N Rogers, Port Alexander; R. Howell, Unalga.
 Alaskan
 H. G. Dickerson, Atlin, B. c.
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Robert Live, son of MT. and Mrs. John Livie, iss returning to North Pacific Dental College in Portland, Ore, where he will resume his studies for the coming year. MT. Livie left Juneau this morning on the Princess Louis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-21
AUTUMNAL EQUINOX
 TO BE NEXT MONDAY

. The autumnal equinox will . occur next Monday morning . at 3:53 o'clock Juneau time. c At that hour the sun will . cross the equator on it's c southward journey toward Q the Tropic of Capricorn to c remain in the Southern . Hemisphere for six months 0 and marking the beginning . of autumn in the Northern . Hemisphere. The sun will . continue it's swing toward Q the South until December 22, . the beginning of winter. . c . . . . . LET AnnquI~ rreSS Tour Su
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O. Hanson, who has been the guest of his sister, Mrs. Dalma Hanson, left Juneau this morning on the Princess Louise for Prince Rupert.
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Associated Press Photo

height over any established air port or landing field or within 1000 feet horizontally thereof, is also prohibited.
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ATTENTION MAsONs

A stated communication of Mt. Juneau Lodge No. l47, F. & A. M, will be held in the Masonic Tenn pie at 7:30 o'clock Monday even- ing. Work in the M M. Degree. Visiting Brethren cordially invited. By order of the w. M
 CHAS. E. NAGHEL, -adv. Secretary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-18
English Interested
In Magic Valley

Lonooners may find Valley grape
irult featured on their breakfast
menus. If inquiries now being on
ened up by a firm of British mer-
chants are satisfactorily answered
A letter received by the chamber 81
commerce asks that the firm be put
In touch with a produce exchange
able to supply the fruit in quanti-
ties for the English trade.
The letter has been turned over
20 q citrus growers exchange for
answer, and a representative OF the
Ell 1ish company who is to be in the
United States in September has
been extended an invitation TO visit
the Valley.
Another evidence of growing Eng
Iish interest in things pertaining Ia
Texas and the Valley is a letter
from NJ. +. Chickall. an English
writer. requesting photographs and
material regarding various sections
of Texas. to be used in a special
article for an English publication
A number Of typical Valley photo-
graphs and information regaroine
various phases of the section have
been sent him by G. G. Richardson
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-18
LOCAL SCOUT
BEST CAMPER
zoo Expected to Attend Sec
ond Session Beginning
Tuesday
Especial to The Herald)

RIO HONDO. Aug. 17.-Camp
Perry. Boy Scout camp near here,
was given an Al rating in the ma
tional system Of scout camps listing
when inspected during the encamp-
ment which closed Saturday morn
ing. The inspection was made by
Cecil Fleer, Laredo scout executive,
and Augustus Cyros, camp council
Tor at Laredo.
The inspection was made In &C
cordance with the rules Of the ma
tional camp council, and the camp
was judged as to comfort. SANTA
ton, and general conditions. This
is the highest rating which can be
given a camp.
Tom Sweeney Wins Medal
Thomas II. Sweeney, Jr., OF
Brownsville. received a gold medal
for being the best all-round camp
er. He is a member of troop three.
Freddie Phillips Of McAllen. troop
one. received a silver medal. and
Carl Griffin. troop one, La Feria.
was CIV a bAOAAGC AACAd1 wi
third. He also received an eagle
scout badge. The awards were
made at the court OF honor which
closed the camp on Friday evening.
San Benito and McAllen scouts
tied in the daily inspection contest
held throughout the camp, while
Brownsville troop four, was second.
CO. Perry presented each Of the
winning troops with a $50 bill, OF
the Republic OF Texas. signed by
Sam Houston. These are to be
framed and hung in the lodges,
with names of the boys In the
troops.
Boys Express Pleasure
AT the campfire gathering on Fri
DAY evening many of the boys ex-
pressed the pleasure they had had
IN attending the camp, and several
OF those who had attended previous
camps said that they believed this
10 be the best ever held, according
TO Tom Murray, Valley scout exec
utive.
Several Of the boys completed
their work for their eagle scout
awards. Among these were Walter
washington. OF Brownsville, and
MacMurray Richie of San Benito
ABOUT las boys were enrolled at
the camp for the first session. with
l6 leaders in charge.
It Is expected that 200 or more
VIII be at the camp for the SECOND
term. which opens Tuesday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-18
Dent Manager Not
Informed Of Deal

No information has been received
by John Tanning. manager oil the
local Dent theaters. as to compile
ton Of a deal with the Publix the
aters management. by which the
latter company would take over the
Dent holdings. Mr.. Tanning stated
Saturday afternoon.
sale of the Dent theaters to the
rublix interests has been rumored
for some time. but no agreement
has been reached with Mr.. Dent
holder of the controlling interest IN
the Dent chain. who Is noy on his
way from Europe.
No change in policy in the man
aTement of the Valley houses Is ex-
pected II the deal goes through, Mr..
Farming declares.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-18
POST TO NAME
BEST CITIZEN
200 Legionnaires TO Choose
Between 0. c. Dancy and
w. 0. Washington

Cards bearing the names of Judge
o. C.. Dancy and w. o. Washing
ton, county engineer were mailed
out Saturday to 200 legionnaires OF
the John Hanson post for a de-
Gliding vote on which of these two Is
to bear the title of Brownsville's
most distinguished citizen In 1925
20. Ballots are to be sent in by
Tuesday Of next week. and the win
n>r will be announced "Wednesday.
according to w. II. Kiekel. COM
mander of the post.
The selection is a part of a state
wide move by the legion to recog-
nize public service. and the name
of the man chosen in each COM
munity Is to be inscribed on a roll
Of honor for the state. while each
will be presented with a certificate
Of recognition.
Service clubs. churches and other
organizations were asked to offer
nominations for the honor. final
selection to be determined by a vote
Of the legion. w. o. Washington
was first placed in nomination BY
the legion. in recognition of his
services to the city and county as
county engineer. in connection with
the flood protection and road pro-
grams. as we'll as his public spirited
interest in Boy Scouts and other
enterprises. He has served as a boy
scout official and organizer for sew
eral years. and has been a prime
mover in building up the troops in
Brownsville. He has also been active
in the Rotary club. of which he Is
now secretary. The legion found
IL advisable TO withdraw their NOM
nation. as they we're sponsoring the
selection. and he was later nom
mated by the Methodist church.
Judge Dancy was nominated by
the Lions. the Kiwanis. the Civic
League and the Business and Pro-
fessional Women's club. These clubs
give as the basis for their selec-
ton his work in building up the
road and flood control system, and
other public work.
Kiwanians' Letter
The Kiwanis. in q letter 10 the
legion. state that Judge Dancy is
an outstanding public man who eX-
emplifies devotion to public SER
vice. honesty in office. without any
consideration Of personal gain. Dur
ing the ten years of his admins
tration there has nassed under his
supervision more than ten millions
Of public money. without a sugges-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-18
Camp Perry RatedA1 in National Listing System

ton of misapplication or personal
favoritism. He has built up a re-
markable system Of roads. bridges
and flood control. and has been
active in adding the Hug-the-C Coast
highway to the list of projects now
under way. and has been in the
fore front of public enterprise for
the good Of Brownsville and the
county"
IN addition to supervision OF the
financial affairs of the county.
Judge Dancy has rendered a dis
tinguished service in the Juvenile
work coming before his court. show
ing a human sympathy which has
won the confidence OF those COM
PEELED to seek relief at the bar Of
Justice"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-18
SALE EXPECTED
DRAW CROWD
Rio Hondo to Hold First
Lot Auction Monday
Afternoon AT 2
Especial TO The Herald)

RIO HONDO, Aug. 17.-Prepara-
tons are complete TO handle one of
the largest crowds ever assembled
in this town Monday when several
lots are to be auctioned off by Col.
Rufus j. Lakeland. The sale Is to
begin at 2 p. m.
The lots are located just one and
a half blocks south of the main
street Of the town, which is paved,
and are in the original tovnsite.
This will be the first lot auction
ever held in Rio Hondo.
Big Tomato Country
CAS- a rule the town that does
not have any vacant business build
ings or residences. and in which
more buildings are being construct
ed, is a live and growing town."
said Col. Lakeland. "This condition
exists in Rio Hondo. Business
buildings are under construction
and already rented and at the same
time there is not a vacant struc-
ture in the town"
matoes were sold at Rio Hondo dur
ing the last season. according TO buy
ers, and a large citrus development
is taxing place on every side of the
town.
A large acreage OF tomatoes is
to be grown near this place this
fall.
Paved Highways
Paved highways enter Rio Hondo
from every direction and the town
is located on the banks of the
beautiful Arroyo Colorado. The Boy
Scout and Girl Reserve camps are
loca.Sd on this stream in the out
skirts OF the town.
Col. Lakeland. who has opened
more new Valley towns than all
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-18
McEraw Again Heads
ATTORNEYS of Texas

WACO, Aug. l~7.-tP-William
McCraw Of Dallas was reelected
president of the Texas District and
County Attorneys association in its
final session here today. Fort Worth
was selected as the 1880 convention
city, the meeting to take place i'm
mediately after the second primary.
r.. A. Stuart of Fort Worth. re-
elected vice president. will be the
next convention host.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-18
UDCEENJOIN
GRAIN EMBA
Five Roads Restrained From
Refusing Shipment to
Galveston

FORT WORTH, Tex. Aug. IT,
Hp-A temporary injunction was
granted today by Judge Hal S. Lat
timore in district court restraining
five railroads from refusing 10 re-
consign and accept shipments Of
wheat to Galveston for the Smith
Ingram Grain company Of Fort
Worth.
The roads were ordered 10 begin
shipments Immediately. The roads
against which the order was direct
ed are the Missouri x Texas
railway. internationally Great North
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-18
COURTEOUS COP
= =
GETS NE
X 4 X
ARRESTING MAN

SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 17.-R1-
Arresting a nan and making him
like it is the achievement Of Mo-
torcycle Off, B. r. Jackson.
1T is a pleasure TO be informed
about traffic rules, and even to
be arrested, when the officer is so
polite and courteous" Jack Flah-
erty, local business man. told po-
lice commissioner p il Wright in
speaking of officer Jackson.
Another man expressed his ap-
probation e Officer Jarkson's
courtesy in making arrests when
he presented the officer with
neckties after paying a 81 corpor-
alton court fine. Ee was F.. d.
Smithers. a salesman. crested for
driving on the left hand side of
the street.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-18

other auctioneers combined. has In
vited the public to drive TO RiC
Hondo Sunday and inspect the Iot'
to be sold. He points out that the
highway is paved all the way from
either Harlingen or San Benito
Leaving San Benito the route is
north on Sam Houston boulevard
and follow the pavement. Leaving
Harlingen the route is out North
First street.
An automobile Is TO be given away
during the sale.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-18
BLACKBERRY Sold To
White Sox BY Waco

WACO. Aug. 17.-R - George
BLACKBERRY. the hitting leader Of the
Texas league In 1928, and one OF
the leading hltters of the circuit
this year, has been sold by the Waco
Cubs to the Chic~go White Sox for
$4,000. 1t Is an outright sale. and
Blackberry is M longer the property
Of the Waco team, though he viii
remain with the Pratt men until the
close Of the season. President c. II.
Turner announced today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-18

ern railway, John A. Hulen. re-
ceiver for the Trinity and Brazos
Valley railway company, the Chi
cago, Rock Island and Gulf rail-
way and the Fort Worth and Den
yer City railway.
The grain company alleges that
during June and July it had ship
ped here from farms in Texas more
than 1,725,000 bushels of wheat VAL
ued at more than $4,000 900 for de-
livery on board ship at Galveston
during July and August. The wheat
was shipped to Fort Worth and
stopped here in order TO fill con-
tracts with purchasers Of wheat to
be shipped from Galveston. the
complaint alleges.
The railroads contend there was
no agreement to reconsign or &C
cept any wheat for transportation
to Galveston. The railroads en-
tering Galveston have had an en-
barge on wheat since July.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-18
Hard Luck Besets
Williams Plane

ANNAPOLIS. Md. Aug. 17.-tPl-
A new misfortune today blighted
the hope Of Lieut.. Afford J. Will
liaEis of getting in the air for the
first flying test o the mercury rac-
er, the 24~-cylinder. tiny winged
plane he is grooming for the
Schneider cup race.
A short circuit in the ignition
and violent backfire when he went
to start the powerful motor did no
permanent damage to the plane. but
spoiled his chance TO take advan-
tage Of favoring wind and water.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-18
LIGHT o IS
FELT IN ITALY

BOLOGNA. Italy. Aug. IA
light earthquake shock was felt here
aat $50 a. m. today. There was no
damage but the. population was
alarmed. Many rushed to the public
squares.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-18
Valley Company to
Join Branch Forces
Especial TO The Herald

HARLINGEN. Aug. l7.-Head-
quarters OF the Rio Grande Hard
ware g. Machine company are TO
be consolidated here, according &c
Kent S. Manning. president.
Mr.. Manning has been a resident
of San Benito. but will move here,
bringing the executive offices with
him. and viii bring the bookkeeping
offices from Mercedes here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-18
PASADENA MID-WICKS
POLO TITLE

CHICAGO. Aug. 17.-tP-The
Mid Wick club of Pasadena. Cal,
today captured the national inter
circuit team polo championship by
edging out the Oakbrooks Of Chi
cago, 10 to q.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-18
o OF NAVY
PLANES TO RACES

SAN DIEGO. Cal. Aug. i7.-Pl-
Intensive training OF several months
completed. more than a score Of the
finest planes in the United States
navy will soar eastward tomorrow
and Monday TO the national air
races at Cleveland.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-18
VETERAN DIES

MARLIN. Aug. 17.-tP-W. L.
F~alqApner. 81. Confederate veteran
and prominent Dallas county resi-
dent. died &C his home here today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-08-18
MOSQUITO BITE FATAL

VERONA, ". J.-Mrs. Helen Da-
vies died as the result Of a mosquito
bite.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-11
Miss BInin
HOnO7~Gte
luncheon

Miss Edith Ann Stafford enter
tanned with a bridge at
the Woodstock Club Tuesday after
noon in honor of Miss Eleanor
Blain, whose marriage to E. Quincy
Mann will take place early in the
year. Miss Sarah Thomas, another
bride-elect; Miss Ann Torian, one of
the seasons debutantes, and several
recent brides were honor guests with
Miss Blain. The brides are: Mrs.
Paul Hoffman, Mrs. Edward Ander-
son, Mrs. Henry c. Atkins Jr.. Mrs
Rudolph Stempfel and Mrs. Donald
Ream.
Guests included Mrs. Irving Eau
we and Mrs. Thomas Belknap, Chi
cago, who is her house guests; Mrs.
w. M. lockwood Mrs. D. Lawrence
Chambers, Mrs. G.. B. Monkey, Mrs.
Fred M. Ayres, Mrs. Robert Mckee,
Mrs. George Doane, Mrs. John K.
Ruckelshaus, Mrs. Henry Frenzel
Mrs. Laurens Henderson, Mrs. Louis
HueSmann, Miss Caroline Sweeney,
Miss Frances Hamilton, Miss Betty
Lee Burns, Miss Betty Gould, Miss
Barbara Foltz. Miss Joan johnson,
Miss Betsy Green, Miss Sara Tice
Adams, Miss Martha Adams, Miss
Mary Ellen McNamee, Miss Betty
Brown. Miss Betty Hassler. and Miss
Ann Tyndall.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-11
Bride-EIect Is
Honor Guest at
Bridge ShOq0er

Miss Marie Browning Noel,
NoblesYille, daughter of Mrs. Wood
small Noel, whose marriage to
Arthur Max Schumacher, Chicago,
will take place Dec. %, was the hon
or guest at bridge party and mis-
cellaneous shower given Tuesday
night by Miss Dortha E. Thomas,
Miss Marriette L. Thomas and Miss
Mary Catherine Logsdon.
The party was given at the
Thomas home, 5255 Carrollton ave-
nue.. The hostesses were assisted by
Mrs. H. K. Thomas. Decorations
and appointments were carried out
in the bridal colors, orchid and
green.
Guests with Miss Noel were Mrs.
Jerilda Moore, Mrs. G. K. AleXan-
der, Mrs. Paul Gray Miss Florence
Moore, Miss Mary M. Wood, Miss
Betty Preston, Miss Mary Lou
Thomas, Miss Martha Noel, Miss
Margaret Schumacher, Miss Laura
Fay Wood, Miss Evelyn Garrett and
Miss Margaret Garrett. .. .